BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA
AGENDA
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
JUNE 4, 2013
6:00 P.M.
Present: Doug M. Croley-District 2, Chairman
Eric Hinson-District 1, Vice Chairman
Gene Morgan-District 3
Brenda Holt-District 4
Sherrie Taylor-District 5
Deborah Minnis, County Attorney
Robert Presnell, County Administrator
Marcella Blocker, Deputy Clerk
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INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL Chair Croley called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the prayer and the pledge of allegiance to the U.S. Flag.
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AMENDMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Croley asked Mr. Presnell if there were any amendments to the Agenda and Mr. Presnell responded there were.
Mr. Presnell informed the Board there was Item #7 to add to the Consent Agenda-Support of a Grant Proposal for Second Chance Act Two-Phase Adult Reentry Demonstration Program: Planning and Implementation FY 2013 Competitive Grant Announcement
UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MORGAN AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HINSON, THE BOARD VOTED 4-0 BY VOICE VOTE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED.
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AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES
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Presentation on the Florida Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Funding Agency Program Mr. Presnell stated the first item was a presentation of the PACE program.
Jonathan F. Schaefer, Program Manager, Third Party Administrator for the Florida PACE Funding Agency and David Ash, Regional Adversary, appeared before the Board to present the item.
Commissioner Holt appeared at this juncture of the meeting
Mr. Schaefer gave a brief overview of the PACE program and the benefits that are provided.
Commissioner Morgan asked questions regarding the program.
Commissioner Holt asked that Mr. Schaefer explain the payback of the loan.
Commissioner Taylor had questions.
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CLERK OF COURTS
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County Finance and County Clerk Issues Clerk Thomas was not present. |
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CONSENT UPON MOTION OF COMMISSIONER MORGAN AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HOLT, THE BOARD VOTED 5-0 BY VOICE VOTE TO ACCEPT THE AGENDA.
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Approval of Minutes -May 7, 2013-Regular Meeting
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Ratification of Approval to Pay County Bills
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Approval of Signatures for Special Assessment Liens and Rehabilitation Contract-State Housing Initiative Partnership “SHIP” Program
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Approval to Sell Surplus Vehicle to the City of Quincy
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Support of a Grant Proposal for Second Chance Act Two-Phase Adult Reentry Demonstration Program: Planning and Implementation FY 2013 Competitive Grant Announcement
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ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
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CITIZENS REQUESTING TO BE HEARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Morgan stepped out at this juncture of the meeting. |
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Paisley Pryor, 352 Ashton Court, Quincy, FL, appeared before the Board regarding an unpermitted soccer field that was in the neighborhood and tournaments were held weekly there causing a disruption with heavy traffic in the neighborhood.
Commissioner Morgan returned at this juncture of the meeting.
Chair Croley asked Mr. Presnell to look into the complaints of the area residents. |
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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GENERAL BUSINESS
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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Update on Board Requests Emergency Management Mr. Presnell informed the Board that the Emergency Management Agreement had been signed by Commission and Sheriff and would be proceeding with the requirements of the agreement.
SHIP Money Legislature funded SHIP money-will be updating the SHIP committee.
Community Surveys Have people out doing some community and business needs assessments-gathering statistical data.
Privatization of Probation Schedule workshop for June 18th-4:30 p.m.
Budget Workshop scheduled for June 20, 2013
Chair Croley said historically, because of the FAC meeting, has been customary that the 2nd meeting in June because of the meeting. Asked if anyone had problem with meeting on 18th. Commissioner Holt said she did.
UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOLT AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER TAYLOR, THE BOARD VOTED 5-0 THAT THE MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 18, 2013 WOULD NOT BE HELD.
UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HINSON AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MORGAN THAT THE BUDGET WORKSHOP SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 20, 2013 SHALL BE RESCHEDULED FOR JULY 2, 2013 AT 4:30.
Mr. Presnell informed the Board of a Rural County Summit held at the Pat Thomas Academy on July 9 & 10, 2013. First day on school safety, second day emergency preparedness.
Chair Croley thanked Mr. Presnell for the leadership shown in getting the emergency management agreement signed and in code enforcement and magistrate proceedings.
Chair Croley asked Mr. Presnell what precautions were being taken regarding public drinking that have resurfaced.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
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Update on Various Legal Issues There were no updates. |
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DISCUSSION ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS
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Commissioner Taylor, District 5 Commissioner Taylor asked to have placed on agenda the emergency agreement for an update.
UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TAYLOR AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HOLT, THE BOARD VOTED 5-0 BY VOICE VOTE TO PLACE THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT ON THE AGENDA FOR A REVIEW.
Commissioner Taylor also said she was not certain of actual plan in case of hurricane and asked for update.
UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TAYLOR AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MORGAN, THE BOARD VOTED 5-0 BY VOICE VOTE TO PLACE THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT ON THE AGENDA FOR A REVIEW.
Privatization of Probation Asked if Judge and/or representative from probation to present pros and cons for board.
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Commissioner Holt, District 4 Asked if any economic development groups had brought any reports, i.e Chamber, Small Business coalition - NO
Chair asked if Board would like Administrator to make request formally to groups for update-Yes
Asked status of Jail and facility next-door- asked if vacant or going to be vacant
Mr. Presnell-not vacant-plans to move inmates to newly constructed building in Midway-
Jail locks Board needs to make decision if replace locks or wait to go after another facility.
Mr. Presnell stated locks going out for bid and will be action item to come before Board.
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Commissioner Morgan, District 3 Commissioner Morgan-place PACE on agenda for discussion and decision.
UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MORGAN AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HINSON, THE BOARD VOTED 3-2 BY VOICE VOTE TO PLACE ITEM ON AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION AND DECISION. COMMISSIONER HOLT AND COMMISSIONER TAYLOR OPPOSED.
Commissioner Morgan asked Mr. Presnell for copy of mowing schedule.
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Commissioner Hinson, Vice Chairman Commissioner Hinson stated he had spoken with Mr. Presnell regarding advertisement had problem with wording of advertisement for summer youth program.
Mr. Lawson came forward and said initially Board approved 50 slots-he specifically remembered the Board asked the Administrator to set criteria for selection of children for program-used same criteria for second round. If Board chooses to change program, might as well scrap it because no time to review all applications and start from scratch.
Chair Croley asked Commissioner Hinson to write out his thoughts and give to Administrator to incorporate it for future program.
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Commissioner Croley, Chairman Chair Croley- lighting for Greensboro, Gretna, Midway interchanges will be designed this month and construction monies should be developed after July 1st.
Positive things regarding port in St. Joe-beneficial to economic development.
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Receipt and File
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For the Record: May 13, 2013, FY2012 Audit Result Letters to Constitutional Officers from Chairmen Doug Croley
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June Meeting(s): -June 18, 2013-Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. -June 20, 2013, Budget Workshop, 4:00 p.m. |
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MOTION TO ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. |
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