Board of County Commissioners
Gadsden County, Florida
AGENDA
Regular Public Meeting
August 5, 2014
6:00 p.m.
Present: Eric Hinson, Chair, District 1
Brenda Holt, Vice-Chair, District 4
Doug Croley, District 2
Gene Morgan, District 3
Sherrie Taylor, District 5
Nicholas Thomas, Clerk of Court
Robert Presnell, County Administrator
Marcella Blocker, Deputy Clerk
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INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL Chair called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. , gave the Invocation and led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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AMENDMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Pull Item 16, move Item 23 to 14A Croley/Holt 4-0 approve amendment Croley/Holt 4-0 approve agenda
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AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES
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CLERK OF COURTS
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CONSENT Pull 2 Croley/Morgan 4-0 |
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1. |
Approval of Minutes -June 3, 2014 – Regular Meeting
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Proclamation Recognizing National Breastfeeding Month, August 2014
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Resolution 2014-014 Supporting the City of Quincy Adams Street Restoration and Sidewalk Project
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Approval to Declare EMS Items as Surplus
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Approval to Sell Surplus Equipment/Vehicles at Auction
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Approval of Small Road Assistance Program Agreement for Hogan Lane-FDOT and Resolution 2014-013
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Approval of Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement for Design of the South Atlanta Street Sidewalk Project and Resolution 2014-012
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Approval to Propose Safety Studies for County Roads
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Authorization for the Chairman to Execute a Letter in Support of the County’s Competitive Florida Partnership Program Application
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Approval of Signatures for Special Assessment Liens and Rehabilitation Contract-SHIP Program
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Approval of Participation in the Application Process for the FFY 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
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Approval to Accept the Grant Award from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Recreation Development Assistance Grant Program (FRDAP) to Renovate Rosedale Park-$50,000
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Approval and Authorization for the Chairman to Execute the Satisfaction of Agreement and Lien Between Gadsden County and Eddie M. Horne and Martha Kemp Horne-Code Enforcement
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ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
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Proclamation Recognizing National Breastfeeding Month, August 2014 Put on next agenda Croley/Morgan 4-0
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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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Approval of CR 270 (Woodward Road) Widening and Resurfacing Additive Change Order Mr. Presnell introduced the above item. Commissioner Taylor appeared at this juncture. Morgan/Croley 5-0
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14a |
Review and Discussion of Ordinance 2001-010; an Ordinance Providing for the Regulation of Festivals Providing for Legislative Finding; Providing for the Establishment of Rules Regarding Festivals; Providing for Exemptions; Providing for Severability; and Providing for an Effective Date Hinson pulled item because had complaints about number of people allowed at event.
Commissioner Taylor stepped out at this juncture.
Commissioner Taylor returned at this juncture.
Commissioner Croley stated he gets complaints about loud music from a distance away and traffic issues regarding the events.
Commissioner Hinson said they had a pilou in Havana with 2,000-3,000 people in attendance. Understands maybe limiting the time event runs too.
Commissioner Holt-look at ordinance and bring into compliance.
Commissioner Morgan asked if the ordinance was being enforced at the moment, understand reason to regulate certain activities not in favor of ordinances that could not be enforced.
Mr. Presnell said would protect if a large event was to be scheduled.
Commissioner Morgan-have no problem in getting deposit and if area not cleaned up, don’t get deposit back.
Mr. Presnell-up number of people, get deposit.
Mr. Weiss-if look at what regulates in ordinance, and gave definition of festival.
Commissioner Holt-want something to cover if want to have activities with large numbers, covered; make sure people are not skittish in having events in the county and not limited to city events.
Commissioner Croley used for example, when the festivals were at the Ball Farm Road, music went into all hours of the night and disturbed people who were trying to sleep.
Commissioner Taylor said agreed with taking this case by case, if manager felt comfortable in authorizing it, be able to. Make ordinance clearer where families could have reunions.
Commissioner Holt-give manager opportunity to look at language and bring back/Hinson 5-0
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Approval to Award Gateway Signage and Landscaping Project to Grounds Maintenance Services, Inc. Mr. Presnell introduced the above item.
Commissioner Croley-move approval Commissioner Morgan called for discussion. Asked reason for difference in amount of bid.
Commissioner Taylor said if change order comes back, will not vote for it.
Chair called for vote 5-0
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Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Gretna to Provide Building Inspection and Plans Review Services
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Appointments to the Gadsden County Industrial Development Authority Mr. Presnell introduced the above item. Commissioner Croley move to table/Morgan 5-0
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Approval of Health Insurance Rates/Options Mr. Presnell introduced the above item.
Commissioner Hinson said would be great to have workshop regarding this matter.
Mr. Lawson appeared before the board. Been with CHP for approximately 20 years and renewal rate increase is 1.7%. Recommendation is Board accept renewal rate of 1.7% increase with Capital Health as well as absorb increase so employees continue to pay.
Commissioner Holt asked about the affordable healthcare plan. Mr. Lawson stated individual policies were cheaper, commercial plans were not.
Croley/Morgan 5-0
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Approval of Contract with Capital City Bank to Purchase the Thomas Motor Cars Property for an EMS Facility Mr. Presnell introduced the above item. Said had been before Board twice before.
Commissioner Holt asked if soil had been tested yet-yes, was all clean. Did not believe CDBG grant for this, did not need this piece of property, jobs were needed. Lots of space at health department where dentist office moved out of.
Morgan/Croley
Commissioner Holt called for discussion. Board’s fault no grant writer. If get this grant, limits what grant writer could apply for.
Hinson called for vote 4-1 motion passed. Commissioner Holt opposed.
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Approval of the Agreement with the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office (GAL) for FY 2015 Trust Fund OPS Position Reimbursement Mr. Presnell introduced the above item. Croley/Holt 5-0
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Authorization for Chairman to Sign the Advertising Matching Grant Letter of Agreement to Receive the Visit Florida $2,500 Grant for the Tourist Development Council Croley/Morgan 5-0 |
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Approval of the Tourist Development Council 2015 Spring Event – Crappie Tournament Mr. Presnell introduced the above item.
Taylor/Morgan Holt called for discussion
Holt said two groups want to present, one group made presentation for $5,000, second group was not given opportunity to make presentation before TDC met, now needs to be bid
Taylor asked about group that did not get opportunity to present-why-group could not make presentation before TDC met again.
Hinson called for vote. 3-2 Motion passed.
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Moved to Item 14a.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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Update on Board Requests Mr. Presnell introduced the VAB Croley/Holt 5-0
Want to put TCC building on agenda next building.
Commissioner Hinson said issue with building, they got audit, if need to get rid of building, Sheriff needs to find place to go. Commissioner Taylor said this not time to discuss.
Final Budget meeting scheduled for 8/21 at 4:00 p.m.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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Update on Various Legal Issues Mr. Weiss said he needed advice on how to handle litigation, need to have attorney-client session towards end of meeting regarding Escape Lounge v. Gadsden County and deals with code enforcement.
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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 Commissioner Taylor asked what type of recourse with business that has intercom on outside, if inside municipality, falls under city codes, County has no recourse.
Commissioner Taylor left the meeting at this point.
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Commissioner Morgan, District 3 No items
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Commissioner Croley, District 2 No items
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Commissioner Holt, Vice Chair, District 4 Asked that RFP process be brought to board.
Interlocal agreements with cities, if annex, annex roads and streets in at same time.
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Commissioner Hinson, Chair, District 1 Appointed Board of Directors –board meeting on 17th, Holt can handle.
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RECEIPT AND FILE
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a. Gadsden County Development Council-Economic Development Q2014 Report
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
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August 19, 2014-Regular Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. August 21, 2014-3rd Budget Workshop @ 4:00 p.m.
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MOTION TO ADJOURN Adjourned 7:15 p.m. |
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