BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA

AGENDA

REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING

MAY 21, 2013

6:00 P.M.

INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL  Chair Croley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag.  He asked everyone to please silence all cell phones. Commissioner Hinson arrived at this juncture of the meeting.
AMENDMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOLT AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MORGAN, THE BOARD VOTED 5-0 BY VOICE VOTE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRINTED.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES
1.	Discussion of Proposed Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code Text Changes to Increase Density in Agricultural Land Use Districts As Part of a Long-Term County-Wide Economic Development Strategy  Mr. Presnell introduced the above-referenced matter and explained Mr. Sewell had recommendations for the Board regarding the changes. John Sewell, Project Manager, Kimley-Horn and Associates, gave the Board an update on the proposed changes  and explained the updated future land use map and the new existing land use map and to develop some economic development strategies specifically around the interchanges. Marion Laslie, 5 Dante Court, Quincy, FL  appeared before the Board and stated she was pleased with what she heard as opposed to what was presented at the Planning and Zoning meeting and looked forward to reading the new plan and had been looking for the maps on the website and asked that they be posted for all to see. Clay Vanlandingham, Gadsden County Property Appraiser, appeared before the Board and had maps to show everyone the different classifications of AG 1, 2 & 3. Chair Croley stated was a very complicated subject and thought it would be  beneficial in having a workshop. Commissioner Morgan asked how many citizens attended the workshop and was told 15-20 citizens.
2.	Presentation on YMCA   Ray Purvis, CEO/President, YMCA, appeared before the Board regarding a presence of the YMCA in Gadsden County.  He stated at this point there was no firm plan but was eager to pursue the possibilities and he represented Jefferson, Wakulla, Gadsden, Leon and Taylor counties.
CLERK OF COURTS
3.	County Finance and County Clerk Issues  Clerk Thomas was present and had nothing to report.
CONSENT  Commissioner Morgan asked to pull Item # 6. UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOLT AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER TAYLOR, THE BOARD VOTED 5-0 BY VOICE VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.  (ITEMS 4-5 and 7)
4.	Approval of Minutes                 -April 16, 2013-Regular Meeting
5.	Ratification of Approval to Pay County Bills
6.	Approval  of Commissioner Croley, Commissioner Hinson, Commissioner Morgan, Commissioner Holt and Commissioner Taylor’s Travel to the Florida Association of Counties’’ 2013 Annual Conference Pulled for Discussion
7.	Signature of Chairman on Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification
ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
6.	Approval  of Commissioner Croley, Commissioner Hinson, Commissioner Morgan, Commissioner Holt and Commissioner Taylor’s Travel to the Florida Association of Counties’’ 2013 Annual Conference Commissioner Morgan pulled this item and stated he would not be able to attend the Annual Conference. UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MORGAN AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HOLT, THE BOARD VOTED 5-0 BY VOICE VOTE TO APPROVE THE TRAVEL AS AMENDED.
CITIZENS REQUESTING TO BE HEARD
	There were no citizens requesting to speak.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.	Public Hearing-Approval of Budget Amendment and Resolution for Hospital Office Space Construction  Mr. Presnell introduced the above item. Jeff Price stated this was basically housekeeping and they were doing a budget amendment and Resolution to move the money from General Funds to a Capital Account for the hospital. Chair Croley called for any public comments and there was none. Commissioner Holt stated her concern was the loss of revenue each year in the amount of $125,000.  Commissioner Hinson stated more research needed to be done. Chair Croley stated this was a housekeeping item from a budget standpoint. UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MORGAN AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER TAYLOR, BEFORE THE VOTE, COMMISSIONER HOLT CALLED FOR DISCUSSION. The Commissioners had discussion. THE BOARD VOTED 4-1 BY VOICE VOTE TO APPROVE OPTION ONE.  COMMISSIONER HOLT OPPOSED.
GENERAL BUSINESS
9.	Development of Physicians Office Space in the Hospital   Mr. Presnell introduced the above item and stated it was for build-out of the physician space located at the hospital.  Mr. Presnell asked that CRMC be construction manager of the build-out and the County would only be responsible for $155,000. Commissioner Hinson had comments. Clyde Collins appeared before the Board to address questions posed by the Board. UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MORGAN AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER TAYLOR, BEFORE THE VOTE WAS TAKEN, COMMISSIONER HOLT CALLED FOR DISCUSSION. Commissioner Holt asked to bid the job out locally. Commissioner Taylor had comments. Commissioner Morgan asked the Board to keep in mind that the County has a currently opened facility and added this was a good decision. Commissioner Hinson said he was not voting for this because he couldn’t tell citizens in his district they were not qualified to do the job on the build-out. THE BOARD VOTED 3-2 BY VOICE VOTE.  MOTION FAILED.  COMMISSIONER HOLT, COMMISSIONER HINSON AND COMMISSIONER TAYLOR OPPOSED. UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TAYLOR AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HINSON, THE BOARD VOTED 4-1 BY VOICE VOTE TO ALLOW CRMC TO BE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, REQUIRE THEM TO BID LOCALLY AND NOT TO EXCEED $155,000.
10.	Request Approval to Fund an Additional 25 Slots for the 2013 Summer Youth Employment Program   Mr. Presnell introduced the above item. Emily Rowan, 1200 Little Sycamore Road, Quincy, FL, appeared before the Board and stated she was upset with the opinions around the Board concerning the hospital and asked the Board to not “screw it up”.  She added this County needed the hospital and the Emergency Room.  She then spoke concerning the summer jobs and said she thought the County was spending too much money on this.  She added, “Until this County gets up off its royal rear-end and goes to work, this County is not going to amount to anything and please don’t approve any more jobs for young people, make them get them.” Mrs. Mary Smith, 3137 Atwater Road, Chattahoochee, FL, appeared before the Board and stated no-one could get a job, young or old, there was nothing here for jobs. Tracy Stallworth, 770 Selman Road, Quincy, FL, appeared before the Board and stated the youth needed a job in this county.  He apologized for being so emotional but said the kids needed this chance and opportunity to make it.  Commissioner Hinson stated with the youth program, it was needed. Commissioner Morgan had comments. Commissioner Taylor had comments and stated when the youth apply for the program jobs, they have to fill out an application, meet the criteria, be interviewed and go throught the same steps as if they went to a retail store. Commissioner Holt had comments. Commissioner Hinson had comments. Chair Croley had comments. UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HINSON AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HOLT, THE BOARD VOTED 4-1 BY VOICE VOTE TO APPROVE.  COMMISSIONER MORGAN OPPOSED.
11.	Approval to Refinance 2003B Revenue Bonds (Infrastructure) and Impose the One Cent Local Option Fuel Tax and Ninth Cent Motor Fuel Tax  Mr. Presnell introduced the above item and stated this item had several parts to it and was dealing with revenue sources for Public Works.  He asked for direction from the Board concerning the bond. Chair Croley asked questions of the Assistant County Attorney. Antonio Jefferson, City of Gretna Manager, appeared before the Board and stated he was not opposed to what the County was attempting but wanted to share some concerns.  Clerk Thomas stated fuel tax was down because gas prices were up.  Commissioner Holt has comments. Commissioner Hinson had comments. Chair Croley asked questions of the County Administrator.  He then stated he was in favor of refinancing the bond.  UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOLT AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER TAYLOR, THE BOARD VOTED 5-0 TO SEPARATE THE ITEMS AND VOTE SEPARATELY ON THEM. UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MORGAN AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HINSON, THE BOARD VOTED 5-0 TO APPROVE OPTION 4 AND REFINANCE THE BOND. Commissioner Holt asked question on 1 cent local option $180,000 county share motion to bring back if no time constraints. Chair Croley-understand desire to see capital improvement projects- Chair Croley declared Item dead and asked to move to the next item.
12.	Approval and Execution of the Environmental Assessment for HUD Funded Proposals.  Disaster Recovery Grant #12DB-P5-02-30-01-K65   Mr. Presnell introduced the above item. UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOLT AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MORGAN, THE BOARD VOTED 5-0 BY VOICE VOTE TO APPROVE.
13.	Approval of “Offer to Contract”-Economic Development Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant, Contract #:13DB-OI-02-30-01-E 10 and for the Chair to Sign and Execute All Contract Documents Prior to June 11, 2013 Submittal to Department of Economic Opportunity   Mr. Presnell introduce the above item. Commissioner Holt stepped out at this juncture of the meeting. AUBURN FORD, 905 ROZENA LOOP, Havana, FL and CHARLIE HARRIS, 2255 Luten Road, Quincy, FL appeared before the Board. Anthony Matheny appeared before the Board and explained the contract. Commissioner Holt returned at this juncture of the meeting. Chair Croley asked questions concerning the $385,000 grant. Mr. Ford addressed the Board regarding comments made by Mr. Matheny and asked the Board to strike items 25 and 26 of the contract. Chair Croley asked to let record show that he and Mr. Harris had a conversation in Havana regarding this item. Chair Croley asked Mr. Presnell for the record, the pipe on County Road 267 is not large enough and wants to make sure pipe is of adequate size. Commissioner Morgan asked how the surety bond originated and suggested Mr. Harris meet other items and re-appear before Board. Commissioner Morgan stepped out at this juncture. Chair Croley asked the Clerk if he had any input concerning this item. Commissioner Morgan returned at this juncture of the meeting. UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOLT AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER TAYLOR, THE BOARD VOTED 5-0 BY VOICE VOTE TO APPROVE OPTION ONE.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
14.	Update on Board Requests  Mr. Presnell reminded the Board of the Budget workshop scheduled for Thursday, May 23rd, 4:00 p.m. Chair Croley asked if Emergency Management Interlocal Agreement had been received and Mr. Presnell and it should be forthcoming. Commissioner Hinson had comments regarding the emergency Management workshop that he attended last week.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
15.	Update on Various Legal Issues  Nothing to report.
DISCUSSION ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS
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	Commissioner Taylor, District 5 Interlocal Agreement between Counties Commissioner Taylor mentioned interlocal agreement between counties and needs to be part of budget process. Stephen Dam She asked questions concerning the emergency meeting regarding Stephen Dam on Luten Road and he explained no decision was made. She warned him of the proper process on handling emergency items. Gas Tax She asked to agenda the gas tax issue at Manager’s discretion to bring back before the Board to discuss the paving and road projects. Commissioner Holt-questions UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TAYLOR AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HOLT TO PLACE THE ITEM ON THE AGENDA, BEFORE THE VOTE WAS TAKEN, COMMISSIONER HINSON HAD QUESTIONS. THE BOARD VOTED 3-2 BY VOICE VOTE.  MOTION DENIED.   CHAIR CROLEY, COMMISSIONER MORGAN AND COMMISSIONER HINSON OPPOSED.
	Commissioner Holt, District 4 Stephen Dam Commissioner Holt spoke on dam issue and stated it should not be decided or anyone meet without the commissioner from that district being involved. Tax Amendment She stated this needed to be brought back it could be further discussed. UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOLT AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER TAYLOR TO HAVE A WORKSHOP/SPECIAL MEETING, BEFORE THE VOTE WAS TAKEN THERE WAS DISCUSSION. THE BOARD VOTED 4-1 BY VOICE VOTE.  MOTION PASSED.   CHAIR CROLEY OPPOSED.
	Commissioner Morgan, District 3  Commissioner Morgan had nothing to report.
	Commissioner Hinson, Vice-Chairman, District 1  Commissioner Hinson spoke of the Emergency Management Workshop he attended and the need to bring someone here for informational purposes on emergency management.  He said he would get information to Mr. Presnell so this could be agendaed. He thanked public works and all employees for their quick response when needed. He informed everyone of Havana Northside’s reunion coming up the weekend and stated he would be the grand marshal.
	Commissioner Croley, Chairman, District 2  Chair Croley publicly apologized to Commissioner Morgan for earlier attempting to interfere with remarks from Commissioner Morgan regarding the Summer Youth Program. Budget Workshop He stated he would be out of town for the meeting to be held Thursday, it required no quorum and Commissioner Hinson would be handling it. Politics Chair Croley stated there were a lot of motions starting to be made about going into the cash balance and cautioned the entire Board to be mindful if they kept pulling down reserves, money won’t be there when needed.  He advised them to be slow and cautious.
RECEIPT AND FILE
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a.	For the Record: April 26, 2013, Gadsden County Health Department’s Prevention and Education Program 2^nd quarter report.
b.	For the Record: May 3, 2013, Gadsden County Health Department report of activities and expenditures for period October 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013.
MAY AND JUNE MEETING(S)
	-May 23, 2013, Budget Workshop, 4:00 p.m. -June 4, 2013, Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. -June 18, 2013, Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. -June 20, 2013, Budget Workshop, 4:00 p.m.
MOTION TO ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.