Board of County Commissioners

Gadsden County, Florida

AGENDA

Regular Public Meeting

January 6, 2015

6:00 p.m.

Present:               Brenda Holt, Chair, District 4

                                Eric Hinson, Vice-Chair, District 1

                                Dr. Anthony “Dr. V” Viegbesie, PhD, District 2

                                Gene Morgan, District 3 - absent

                                Sherrie Taylor, District 5

                                Nicholas Thomas, Clerk of Court

                                Robert Presnell, County Administrator

                                David Weiss, County Attorney

                                Marcella Blocker, Deputy Clerk

INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL  Chair called meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., led in silent prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag.
AMENDMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA  1 amendment-Resolution honoring First Responders  Approval of Agenda-Hinson/V 4-0
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES
1.	Pat Thomas & Associates Insurance Company John Pat Thomas, Pat Thomas Insurance, appeared before the Board with a late Christmas Present.  Premium return of $30,021 to the County.
2.	First Responders Week-Resolution 2015-001  Chair Holt presented a resolution to each of the Volunteer Fire Departments and a plaque to the Fire Departments.
CLERK OF COURTS  Mr. Thomas was present and had couple of comments to make-general fund-collected about 98.4% of general revenue and fund balance should go up this year.  Transportation fund-held expenses in check-fund broke even.
CONSENT
2.	Approval of Minutes
ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
CITIZENS REQUESTING TO BE HEARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.	PUBLIC HEARING-Adoption Hearing for the Amendment of the Intergovernmental Element of the Comprehensive Plan  Mr. Presnell introduced above item. Chair asked if anyone who wished to speak-no-one. Taylor asked comparison of changes. Allara Gutcher, Planning and Community Development Director, appeared before the Board to explain the changes. Hinson/V 4-0
GENERAL BUSINESS
4.	Public Officials Bond Review  Mr. Presnell introduced the above item. Mr. Weiss had comment. V/Hinson 4-0
5.	Approval of Contractual Agreement Between CenturyLink and Gadsden County BOCC  Mr. Presnell introduced above item.  Maurice Peddie, 911 Coordinator, appeared before the board to address questions of the Board. Commissioner Viegbesie had questions regarding the providers. Mr. Peddie explained no bids were placed-done through rural grants. V/Hinson 4-0
6.	Approval to Accept the Department of Homeland Security Grant Funding for Local Training, Planning and Exercise Under Contract Number: 15-DS-P4-02-30-01-__(CFDA# 97-067)  Mr. Presnell introduced above item.  V/Hinson 4-0
7.	Approval of Revised Agreement Task Authorization and Additional Terms with The Management  Experts, LLC to Provide Emergency Management Training  Mr. Presnell introduced the above item. Hinson/V 4-0
8.	Approval to Award Bid 14-18 to Gulf Atlantic Culvert Company, Inc. for the Supply of Asphalt Coated Culvert Pipes  Mr. Presnell introduced the above item and said was only bid received. Taylor asked if this was specific for any project or stock-piled-stock-piled. Hinson asked for physical address-all shows is PO box Dr. V asked if the whole stock-pile was used annually-deliver truckload at time. Hinson/V 4-0
9.	Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Chattahoochee Regarding Public Boat Ramp Improvements on the Apalachicola River  Mr. Presnell introduced above item. Taylor asked how amount was derived at-engineer estimate-Chattahoochee to pay. County needs some form of idea on total amount Chair Holt had comments-wants to see who bids. Mr. Weiss explained if approved as drafted, obligated to reimburse up to $50,000. Hinson provided documentation/V 4-0
10.	Approval of the Economic Development Services Agreement with the Gadsden County Development Council  Mr. Presnell introduced above item. Commissioner Taylor had major issues – had attorney reviewed it-not before on Agenda but did before meeting. Another concern-at execution of contract, to give GCDC $80,000-thought all agreed with performance base Hinson-feel need to move forward-approve tonight and then have attorney review. Holt asked if attorney had reviewed-yes, but not in his preferred format. V-did not see any measurement-before money disbursed-need performance Taylor-need measurable items- Hinson/Holt 3-1 Taylor opposed
11.	Approval of the Gadsden County Agricultural Education and Promotion Facility Request for USDA Loan and Grant Funding  Mr. Presnell introduced above item. Hinson/V Taylor had question- Presnell said may or may not receive grant-for Livestock Pavilion-applying to build brand new facility. Dr. V said happen to see Senator Montford at Larry Campbell’s funeral and offered assistance. Chair called for vote 4-0
12.	Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Planning Services with the City of Midway for FY 2014/2015  Mr. Presnell introduced above item. Dr. V had questions. Hinson/V 4-0
13.	Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Road Maintenance and Special Projects with the City of Quincy  Mr. Presnell introduced above item. Mr. Weiss explained agreement. Dr. V asked if driver hits pothole on county road and within city limits, county not responsible for damage. Mr. Weiss explained. Taylor asked how many county roads were within city limits-plenty Dr. V asked if organization wants to have event and use particular road and it’s in city, who would they go to. Mr. Weiss-if county road, authorization from county V/Hinson 4-0
14.	Approval to Confirm the Appointment of the Library Services Director  Mr. Presnell introduced above item and asked for Board confirmation of Tabitha Washington as Library Services Director. Hinson/V seconded and requested more mobile library to Midway.  4-0
County Administrator
15.	Update on Various Board Requests  Mr. Presnell said-Gadsden County Coordinating Safety Council-Hinson was on board-now decided want to have bi-annual meetings Waiting for nominations for Senior Citizen board. Rep. Williams made contact for Monday, January 26 at 6:00 p.m. Crappie tournament one week from Friday-lot of folks coming from out of town.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
16.	Update on Various Legal Issues  Nothing but can answer questions
DISCUSSION ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS
17.	Report and Discussion of Public Issues and Concerns Pertaining to Commission Districts and Gadsden County
	Commissioner Anthony “Dr. V” Viegbesie, PhD – District 2  Nothing specific but want to tell commission happy new year and hopes Board comes together and grow and no personal attacks.
	Commissioner Gene Morgan, District 3
	Commissioner Sherrie Taylor, District 5   Asked progress on Hogan Lane-being designed-once done, ready to go out for bids.  Said at one time-looked at refinancing bond, where at with that-around March-limited to 24 months. Appreciated having First Responders here tonight and appreciated report from Clerk.
	Commissioner Eric Hinson, Vice-Chair, District 1  Ditto’d everything Dr. V said-thanked Shawn Wood for doing outstanding job along with Curtis Young last couple of weeks with weather. Wants to have quick retreat to get direction of board.
	Commissioner Brenda Holt, Chair, District 4  Stephens school-received several complaints from roof to contracts and needs to be placed on agenda ASAP since property owned by County. Should be concerned when see no applications for new development under public hearings. Really need project manager Dr. V said Hinson raised concern regarding job description classification and if something Board was going to visit-discussion among board. If not progressive with what doing, Taylor said need to entertain during budget season-great idea
RECEIPT AND FILE
18.	a. Gadsden County Division of Emergency Management Quarterly Report (August 1, 2014-November 3-, 2014) b. December 12, 2014 Letter from Mediacom c. December 12, 2014 Letter from Mediacom
UPCOMING MEETINGS
19.	January 20, 2014 – Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. February 3, 2015 – Regular Meeting
MOTION TO ADJOURN  Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.