Board of County Commissioners
Gadsden County, Florida
AGENDA & NOTES
Regular Public Meeting
January 7, 2014
6:00 p.m.
Present: Brenda Holt, Vice Chair, District 4
Doug Croley, District 1
Gene Morgan, District 3
Sherrie Taylor, District 5
Nicholas Thomas, Clerk of Court
Robert Presnell, County Administrator
David Weiss, Assistant County Attorney
Marcella Blocker, Deputy Clerk
Absent: Eric Hinson, Chairman, District 2
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INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL Vice Chair Holt called the meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m. and asked everyone to stand for the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Eric Erskine from the First Baptist Church of Havana came forward to give the Invocation.
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AMENDMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Chair Holt asked for amendments to and approval of the Agenda.
UPON MOTION OF COMMISSIONER CROLEY AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MORGAN, BEFORE THE BOARD VOTED, MR. PRESNELL REQUESTED ITEM 10 TO BE PULLED.
Vice Chair Holt asked if anyone was present that came to speak on Item 10 and there was no-one.
VICE CHAIR HOLT CALLED FOR THE VOTE. THE BOARD VOTED 4-0 BY VOICE VOTE TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AGENDA. ITEM 10 REMOVED.
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AWARDS, PRESENATIONS AND APPEARANCES
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Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Presentation on Black Bear Issues Mr. Presnell introduced the above item and said a representative of Florida Fish and Wildlife was present for a presentation on black bear issues in the Gadsden County area.
Dave Telesco, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, appeared before the Board to speak on behalf of Florida Black Bear issues. He gave examples of “bear-proofing” the garbage cans, etc. to prevent foraging by the bears. Commissioner Croley asked questions and Vice-Chair Holt asked questions.
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CLERK OF COURTS
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County Finance and County Clerk Issues Mr. Thomas said for information purposes he had sent the Commissioners an email regarding long-term debt and gave a quick overview. Reserve on contingency is $27,892.
Commissioner Morgan asked how long term debt was defined and Mr. Thomas explained.
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CONSENT
UPON MOTION OF COMMISSIONER MORGAN AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER CROLEY, THE BOARD VOTED 4-0 BY VOICE VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
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Approval of Minutes -December 3, 2013 Regular Meeting
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Ratification of Approval to Pay County Bills
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Approval of Commissioner Hinson’s Travel to the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections Canvassing Board Workshop
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Approval to Appoint Commissioner Brenda Holt as the BOCC Representative on the Tourist Development Council
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ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
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CITIZENS REQUESTING TO BE HEARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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GENERAL BUSINESS
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APPOINTMENT TO THE BIG BEND CONTINUUM OF CARE (CoC) BOARD Mr. Presnell introduced the above item and said was for appointment to the Big Bend Continuum of Care (Coc) Board.
Commissioner Taylor stepped out at this juncture of the meeting.
Commissioner Taylor returned to the meeting at this juncture.
Commissioner Taylor said there was a meeting scheduled for Friday and this organization had funding to help with renovation of homes, utilities, etc. She added she was willing to serve if the Board so wished and would like to see them move forward with this.
Commissioner Croley had comments.
UPON MOTION OF COMMISSIONER CROLEY AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MORGAN, THE BOARD VOTED 4-0 BY VOICE VOTE TO APPROVE COMMISSIONER TAYLOR TO SERVE ON THE BOARD.
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SMALL COUNTY OUTREACH PROGRAM COUNTY ROAD 270a-FLAT CREEK ROAD-FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Mr. Presnell introduced the above item.
UPON MOTION OF COMMISSIONER MORGAN AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER CROLEY, BEFORE THE VOTE WAS TAKEN COMMISSIONER TAYLOR HAD QUESTIONS.
Commissioner Taylor asked what part of Flat Creek Road was being done.
Mr. Presnell explained this was same project and this was actual bid.
THE BOARD VOTED 4-0 BY VOICE VOTE TO APPROVE THE ABOVE ITEM.
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Jason and Cindy Broshears; Parcel ID#:5-01-OR-OS-1140-0000A-1111/CODE ENFORCEMENT Mr. Presnell introduced the above item and asked Board approval to proceed.
UPON MOTION OF COMMISSIONER MORGAN AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER CROLEY, THE BOARD VOTED 4-0 BY VOICE VOTE TO APPROVE COMMISSIONER TAYLOR TO APPROVE OPTION ONE.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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UPDATE ON BOARD REQUESTS Retreat Reminded everyone of upcoming retreat scheduled for next Tuesday, January 14th at 4:00 at West End Grill.
Affordable Care Workshop Reminded everyone workshop is January 15th at Gadsden County Library.
Renaming/Dedication of Gretna Fire Station Renaming dedication will be held January 16th at Gretna Fire station.
Legislative Delegation Coming up on January 23rd in BOCC Chambers.
Annual Report Pointed out annual report that had been finalized.
Beautification Project Commissioner Croley asked status of money in place for beautification of roadways and Mr. Presnell said was in Consultant’s (Woods and Woods) corner and they are to re-draw and get approval from DOT to change specifications. Commissioner Croley said did not want to lose money and asked for update at next meeting.
Collector Roads Commissioner Croley asked if had list of collector roads in writing.
Sidewalks Commissioner Croley asked about sidewalks-Mr. Young and Justin presented 2 projects and Croley said needed list-can’t advocate funding without list.
Commissioner Holt asked about beautification at intersections-Croley said money was for all municipalities.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
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UPDATE ON BOARD REQUESTS Mr. Weiss stated he had nothing to report, but was available if there were any questions. |
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DISCUSSION ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS
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Report and Discussion on Public Issues and Concerns Pertaining to Commission Districts and Gadsden County
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Commissioner Taylor, District 5 Didn’t want to stop flow-asked how getting information was getting out regarding affordable healthcare workshop.
Mr. Presnell said it is on website, had been in newspaper twice, Facebook & twitter accounts.
Commissioner Taylor suggested posting flyers because not everyone reads the paper or has access to internet.
FRDAP Grant FRDAP cannot do anything without land being available and said he would send list of raw land available.
Road List Little off center why have not done formal list of roads to be submitted to CRTPA and Mr. Presnell said has been several lists done in the past. Mr. Presnell said had been fast-tracked and DOT doing safety study on High Bridge and Old Federal. She asked that Mr. Presnell keep her abreast of situation. She said it imperative Preble-Rish to finish what they need to do to get info to Commissioner Croley.
Capital Regional She said she had met briefly with CEO of Capital Regional and he mentioned he was starting to post job listings at the ER.
Sidewalks Mr. Presnell said all had found so far was DOT safety money. She asked that by the middle of March he have a list for.
National Solar She asked the County attorney if the Solar Plant was a myth and he said he would follow up with them.
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Commissioner Morgan, District 3 He commented that the annual report really looked good.
Affordable Care Act –said local churches might be good way to get word out.
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Commissioner Croley, District 2 He asked on list of property, SHOP housing referenced if included Brumby Street house, mentioned there was a fire Christmas Eve in Shaw Quarters where family was burned out. Red Cross sent family to Midway for 2 nights but had no place for family go after that. He asked why family couldn’t go into house on emergency basis to help family on temporary basis. County Attorney said could not do and he asked why-have family with legitimate need for house. He responded they may open themselves up for liability if lease house out. He said way to do it but he had concerns.
He said Mr. Presnell may have gotten more info than he had, but no money goes into 5 year plan. Croley said whatever Commissioners want to submit, he would be happy to as long as meets criteria.
Commissioner Taylor asked if they could find out how Red Cross figures the proportion of money they give to give to families (formula used).
Commissioner Holt said might be good to have them do presentation.
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Commissioner Holt, District 4 Affordable Health Care Coverage- important to get word out concerning this. Need to have meetings in every district.
Economic Development- interested to try to get incentive to get empty building.
Commissioner Croley said wanted to urge to hold meeting with CHP regarding changes in plan because could have substantial impact.
Asked Mr. Presnell for list of roads by district.
Commissioner Taylor said would be a good workshop to hash out.
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Commissioner Hinson, District 1
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RECEIPT AND FILE
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A. November 19, 2013 letter from Douglas Croley to FDLA’s Office of Criminal Justice Grants (Distribution of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant)
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B. December 4, 2013 letter from Robert F. Bendus, Division of Historical Resources Director (Centennial Courthouse Celebration)
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C. Letter from FDLE (Receipt and acceptance of financial and programmatic reports for Contract No. 2013-JAGC-GADS-1-D7-157)
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January Meeting(s): -January 21, 2014, Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
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FEBRUARY MEETING(S): -February 4, 2013, Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. -February 18, 2014, Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
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MOTION TO ADJOURN Adjourned 7:10 p.m. |
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