Board of County Commissioner

Gadsden County, Florida

AGENDA & NOTES

Regular Public Meeting

February 17, 2015

6:00 p.m.

Present:                 Brenda Holt, Chair, District 4

                                Eric Hinson, Vice-Chair, District 1

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

                                Gene Morgan, District 3

                                Sherrie Taylor, District 5

                                Robert Presnell, County Administrator

                                David Weiss, County Attorney

                                Marcella Blocker, Deputy Clerk

INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL  Chair called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Silent prayer was said and she led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag.  Silent Roll call was taken by Marcella Blocker, Deputy Clerk.
AMENDMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES
1.	Presentation from the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Bend (Lee Wagner, Executive Director)  Mr. Lee Wagner, Boys and Girls Club of the Big Bend appeared before the Board and had two groups to perform for the Board. Mr. Wagner then gave a quick update for the Quincy chapter. Commissioner Morgan and Commissioner Hinson stepped out at this juncture.
2.	May 23-24, 2015 Bike Race (Pete Butler, Event Organizer)  Mr. Pete Butler appeared before the Board to brief them on an upcoming bike race coming to Gadsden County May 23-24, 2015. Commissioner Morgan returned at this juncture of the meeting. Commissioner Hinson returned at this juncture of the meeting. Commissioner Viegbesie thanked them for the idea and said an event like this could help generate an identity and become an annual event.
CLERK OF COURTS
CONSENT   Taylor/V 5-0
3.	Approval of Minutes December 20, 2014 Meeting Minutes
4.	Approval to Accept the FY-2015 1^st Quarter Budget Report
5.	Approval to Declare EMS Items as Surplus
6.	Approval of Signatures for Special Assessment Liens and Rehabilitation Contract-SHIP Program
7.	Approval of Signatures for Special Assessment Liens and Rehabilitation Contract-SHIP Program
ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
CITIZENS REQUESTING TO BE HEARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
	Lateresa Jones, 6824 71 FL-GA Hwy, Havana, FL, medical marijuana, appeared before the Board and said she was a new resident of Gadsden County.  She said there was a couple of bills going to the legislature  concerning this and thought was something this county could do and bring a lot of jobs to the county.
	Melissa Peterson, 686 Hickory Lane, Havana, FL  32333, animal control policies and procedures, appeared before the Board and asked that they consider animal euthanization rate. She also spoke about relocating the animal shelter and starting an adoption program.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.	PUBLIC HEARING-Amendment to the Citizen’s Growth Management and Planning Bill of Rights  Mr. Presnell introduced the above item. Marian Lasley, 5 Dante Court, Quincy, FL, appeared before the Board and was a proponent of the current Bill of Rights. She asked that they amend the Bill and not start over with it. Ms. Sarah Figgers, 930 West Crawford Street, Quincy, FL, appeared before the Board and asked if possible to use previous Bill of Rights and as stands now, hard for elderly to understand it.  She added as it currently stands, it turns away developers and asked that the super majority be removed from the document. Ms. Joyce Denis Rory, 615 Sparkleberry Blvd., Quincy, FL, appeared before the Board and asked that it be repealed. Mr. Sam Palmer, 1225 Berry Street, Quincy, FL, appeared before the Board, and asked that the Bill of Rights be repealed.  He asked why put money up for businesses to come in and then have barriers in place to keep business out. Montez Palmer, 329 South Patton Street, Quincy, FL, appeared before the Board, said longtime resident and wanted to see growth and was against the Citizens Bill of Rights. Charles Morris, 23209 Blue Star Highway, Quincy, FL, appeared before the Board and was against the Citizens Bill of Rights.  Commissioner Hinson asked that Allara Gutcher come forward.  He said someone had mentioned a prior Bill of Rights and he asked about that.  She said this was adopted in 2010 as far as she knew, was the only one ever adopted.  She explained the process.  Dr. V said Commissioner Hinson asked some of the questions he had.  Dr. V said there was a planning commission that Board members appointed to represent them Moved that they adopt recommendations of planning commissioner/Hinson second Morgan wanted to clear up implications made and said all growth not good growth.  Chair Holt stepped out at this juncture of the meeting. Chair Holt returned at this juncture of the meeting. He said had not heard good argument as to why any of the language needed to be changed.  Commissioner Taylor said wanted to get on path of clarity, one commissioner no longer here decided not to run, other one not here but had nothing to do with Bill of Rights.  She has been on side of changing language.  A lot of factors businesses look at before they decide to come to area.  She cautioned them to make sure a super majority was making decision as to what was coming into their backyard. Chair Holt said had been businesses that wanted to come and didn’t because of super majority.  Dr. V said she made a statement in reference to one thing he was going to say.  Gadsden County only county where super majority in place.  Glad to hear everyone on Board say open to workshop.  Viegbesie move option 2/    Morgan/Taylor opposed  motion died, no prevailing side Holt moved to workshop/V 5-0
GENERAL BUSINESS
9.	Approval of EMS Consultants 2015 Annual Support Agreement  Mr. Presnell introduced item. Morgan out. V/Holt 4-0
10.	Appointment of Members to the Gadsden County Tourist Development Council  Mr. Presnell introduced above item. Morgan returned. Dr. V asked questions. V move to replace Mr. Knight with Ms. Ford contingent upon official resignation/Holt Morgan question, Taylor question, Mr. Weiss stated person who replaces Knight needs to be associated with Tourist Council. Holt called for vote.  Hinson had comments before vote. Morgan moved to table until received information and Mr. Knight submit letter of resignation. Holt said to address first motion and second. Called for vote.  2-3  Morgan, Taylor, Hinson opposed Morgan moved approval of Jackson, Thro, Dubree/V second Chair Holt suggested to bring document back and correct terms.
11.	Shedric Woods/Winston Woods/James Pindleton; Parcel ID No. 2-26-3N-2W-0210-0000k-0110 Code Enforcement   Mr. Presnell introduced the above item. Taylor/Morgan 5-0
12.	Willie Maxwell, Parcel ID No.: 2-26-3N-2W-0210-0000C-0120  Mr. Presnell introduced above item Morgan/V 5-0
13.	Marcellete Akins King & Alton Baker, Parcel ID No: 2-15-3N-4W-00000-0134-2300 Code Enforcement  Mr. Presnell introduced item. Morgan/V 5-0 Taylor asked if Administrator coming up with way to recoup costs of tearing houses down. Mr. Presnell said second year budgeted funds for this-some funds have been collected. Morgan commended Mr. Collins, he has gone above and beyond call of duty. Mr. Weiss said lien could be foreclosed on but may not be priority lien.
14.	Approval of Agreement for Actuarial Services for Optional Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) a GASB Requirement  Mr. Presnell introduced above item. Taylor/Morgan 5-0
15.	Approval to Refinance the 2013 Florida Gas Tax Revenue Refunding Bond (Infrastructure) and to Bid for Additional Borrowing of $6.4 Million  Mr. Presnell introduced above item. Taylor/Hinson Holt had questions Called for vote 5-0
16.	Discussion of Possible Amendment to Ordinance 2014-002 Relating to Private Road Acquisition  Mr. Presnell introduced above item. Taylor said wanted to see move forward because of number of private roads in County.  Said 60 foot right of way limited amount of roads. Mr. Weiss said state law requires compliance with FDOT green book standards and doesn’t establish minimum right of way. Recommend no less than 50 feet right of way.  Think do have to comply with Land Development Code.  Could probably remove 60 foot right of way, however still minimum road standard requirements.  Could omit reference to Section 6100 and can go by Section 5600.  Dr. V said some programs currently looking at working through CRTPA and not sure if changing LDC would change Commissioner Morgan asked if they could hear from Public Works Director. Curtis Young appeared before the Board.  His opinion if reduce down from 60 foot, would cause problems. Commissioner Taylor said always same discussion, same argument.  Until criteria set, standards in place, talk to public and let know what being done. Chair said agree with accepting roads, want to start with ones that qualify. Have placed on next agenda. Hinson/Holt 5-0
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
17.	Update on Various Board Issues  Nothing
COUNTY ATTORNEY
18.	Update on Various Legal Issues  Nothing
DISCUSSION ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS
19.	Report and Discussion of Public Issues and Concerns Pertaining to Commission Districts and Gadsden County
	Commissioner Anthony O. “Dr. V” Viegbesie, PhD District 2  Request-citizen in county lived for 105 years, 26 days short of 106 years and would like to declare a day as her day Move work on second meeting in March and invite family to receive/Morgan 5-0
	Commissioner Gene Morgan, District 3  Asked that Board agenda item to televise meetings/died for lack of second Mentioned composition of P&Z board and have agendaed made motion/Taylor 4-1 Holt opposed
	Commissioner Sherrie Taylor, District 5 Nothing
	Commissioner Eric Hinson, Vice-Chair, District 1   What commission overall strategy, what type business want to attract, Morgan left. Requested retreat made motion/Holt Morgan returned 4-0
	Commissioner Brenda Holt, Chair, District 4  Chair said lady that brought medical marijuana was on point. Do have farmers interested in becoming growers.  Asked that they agenda for information purposes. Made motion/V 5-0 Asked that Industrial Board issue to be agendaed Dr. V said when sworn in given list of boards and functions. Holt motion to agenda to look at board/V 5-0 Holt would like to have one hour workshop before meeting to review all items on agenda to make meeting shorter, made motion to agenda Morgan said could motion for discussion, not agendaed item. Died for lack of second. Motion for 5:00 workshop to discuss agenda items before meeting to bring for discussion/V 3-2-Morgan, Hinson, Taylor opposed
RECEIPT AND FILE
20.	Competitive Florida Partnership Program 12/15/14 Kickoff Meeting Report
UPCOMING MEETINGS
21.	March 3, 2015-Regular Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. March 17, 2015-Regular Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.
MOTION TO ADJOURN  Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.