Board of County Commissioners
Gadsden County, Florida
AGENDA
Regular Public Meeting
March 4, 2014
6:00 p.m.
Present: Eric Hinson, Chair, District 1 (appeared by phone)
Brenda Holt, Vice-Chair, District 4
Gene Morgan, District 3
Sherrie Taylor, District 5
Nicholas Thomas, Clerk of Court
Robert Presnell, County Administrator
Deborah Minnis, County Attorney
Marcella Blocker, Deputy Clerk
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INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL Vice Chair Brenda Holt called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and said Chair Hinson would be appearing by phone. She then asked everyone to stand for a silent prayer and then led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. A silent roll call was taken by Deputy Clerk Marcella Blocker. |
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AMENDMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Croley/Morgan 5-0 |
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AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES
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County Commissioners Briefing & Request to Conduct Realistic Military Training by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) ISO Emerald Warrior 14 Gave a presentation regarding their interests in conducting realistic military training in the area by Emerald Warrior. Croley/Morgan option 1 5-0 |
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Capital Area Community Action Agency Tim Center, Capital Area Community Action Agency, appeared before the Board, introduced himself and informed the Board of what the agency offered.
Commissioner Morgan stepped out at this juncture.
Chair Hinson thanked Mr. Center for coming before the Board and welcomed him to Gadsden County.
Mr. Center said he appreciated the warm welcome and gave his contact information: 850-212-2684 cell/850-222-2043 x 102 office number.
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Capital Regional Medical Center Brian Cook, CEO, Capital Regional Medical Center, appeared before the Board to give a brief overview of the status of the Hospital. He introduced the specialists that will be at the hospital.
Commissioner Croley thanked Mr. Cook for everything he has done to date at the Quincy facility.
Chair Hinson concurred with Commissioner Croley.
Commissioner Holt asked about beds in the future.
Mr. Cook said getting doctors here was first step, beds could be possibility down the road, but not in the next twelve months.
A resident in the audience stepped forward to ask if a family member
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CLERK OF COURTS Mr. Thomas said for information, he forwarded them an analysis of revenue and said they should collect 95%, but EMS would probably need to be monitored a little closely.
He wanted to confirm they had received the 2012 audit and 2013 financial from Quincy CRA and the money was disbursed on Friday.
He said he mis-stated the figure
On record requesting financials of economic development council.
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CONSENT Morgan/Croley 5-0 |
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Approval of Minutes -January 14, 2014 Board Retreat
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Ratification of Approval to Pay County Bills
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Approval of Spring 2014 E911 Rural County Grant Application
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Approval and Signature on the Spring 2014 E911 Rural County Grant Application for Software Subscription/Evergreen Maintenance
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Appointment of Gadsden County Economic Developer Representative to CareerSource Region Board of Directors
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Approval of EMS Consultants 2014 Annual Support Agreement
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Approval of Physio Control Technical Support Agreement for Cardiac Monitoring Equipment
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Gadsden County Courthouse Partial Reroofing Renovations Change Order No. 1
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Approval to Renew the Services Contract Solutions EAP
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ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
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7, 8, 12 |
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CITIZENS REQUESTING TO HE HEARD ON NON-ADGENDA ITEMS
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GENERAL BUSINESS
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Appointments to the Apalachee Regional Planning Council Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board Holt appoint Chair Hinson/ Morgan 5-0
Commissioner Croley asked if this was still going through CRTPA.
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Right-of-Way Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Havana for Proposed 2013 CDBG Neighborhood revitalization Grant Project Mr. Presnell introduced the above item .
Hinso/Croley 5-0 |
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Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Midway to Provide Building Inspection and Permitting Services Pulled |
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Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between Gadsden and the Town of Greensboro for Animal Control Services Commissioner Morgan asked if proactively approaching municipalities regarding this. Mr. Presnell stated yes. Morgan/Morgan 5-0 |
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Moselle Butler Parcel ID #: 2-03-3N-6W-0000-00433-0200, Code Enforcement Case No.: 13-194 Mr. Presnell introduced. Morgan/Croley 5-0 |
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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UPDATE ON BOARD REQUEST Mr. Presnell said the attorney asked for formal approval from the Board. Croley motion to approve and if needed to be agendaed, do so. Croley withdrew, new motion
Croley-agenda for decision by Board,
Taylor pointed out would be additional costs and should be placed on the agenda to be discussed.
Mr. Presnell stated problem with road-Woodrow B also questions regarding internet cafes.
Approve Proclamation for former
Joint workshop March 20 @ 6:00 p.m. with P&Z and Board with David Theriaque present to assist.
New veterans’ van-very impressed with students and their interaction with the veterans.
Had chili cook-off and raised $685.00 for Relay for Life.
Commissioner Croley asked if standards for size of road work signs and said inconsistency in size of lettering for directional signs.
Commissioner Croley asked if the County had any control over Internet cafes and Mr. Presnell said |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
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Update on Various Legal Issues Nothing |
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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 Question for administrator-why cameras here-for military exercise.
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COMMISSIONER MORGAN, District 3 Reminded Board legislative session started today and need to have ear to ground on items concerning Gadsden County and maybe could bend ear of legislatures regarding internet cafes.
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COMMISSIONER CROLEY, District 2 Filed with Commission petition signed by nine property owners closing north-end of Jamison Road and asked Administrator to contact Ted Thomas, if desire of Commission, Said may be issue with emergency management-one way in and one way out.
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COMMISSIONER HOLT, Vice Chair, District 4 Gaming issue before governor, met with Indians and City of Gretna, have received 8 licenses.
Internet cafes-question came receive taxes from dollars spent.
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Commissioner Hinson, Chair, District 1
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RECEIPT AND FILE
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a. Clerks of Court Operations Corporation 318 Summary Report-Qtr 1013 to 1213
b. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Closeout Notice
c. Gadsden County Small Business Service Center Quarterly Report (January 2014)
d. Proclamation in Recognition of the 125th Anniversary of Florida Public Health (February 20, 2014)
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UPCOMING MEETINGS -March 18, 2014 - Regular Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. -April 1, 2014 – Regular Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.
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MOTION TO ADJOURN Meeting adjourned 7:16 p.m. |
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