Board of County Commissioners

Gadsden County, Florida

AGENDA AND NOTES

Regular Public Meeting

May 5, 2015

6:00 p.m.

Present:               Brenda A. Holt, Chair, District 4

                                Eric Hinson, Vice Chair, District 1-arrived late

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

                                Gene Morgan, District 3

                                Sherrie Taylor, District 5

                                Nicholas Thomas, Clerk of Court

                                Robert Presnell, County Administrator

                                David Weiss, County Attorney

                                Marcella Blocker, Deputy Clerk

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Chair called meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
AMENDMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA  Remove Item 4 Morgan/V 4-0
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES
1.	Proclamation (National Public Works Week)  Chair read and then presented Proclamation to Public Works
2.	Proclamation (Women’s Lung Health Week)  Chair read and then presented the Proclamation Commissioner Taylor appeared at this juncture of the meeting.
3.	Recognition of Sandy’s Kickin Kitchen
4.	Recognition of Miller’s Lighthouse Seafood & Grill
CLERK OF COURT  Mr. Thomas spoke to the Commissioners and gave an update of the Gas Tax refunding and then spoke regarding EMS.  Still $69,000 negative cash and may need to be fixed.
CONSENT  Morgan/Hinson 5-0
5.	Approval of Minutes                 -March 17, 2015-Regular Board Meeting
ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
CITIZENS REQUESTING TO BE HEARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.	PUBLIC HEARING-Ordinance No. 2015-006 to Address Special Exception Uses (SEU) in the Gadsden County Land Development Code  Mr. Presnell introduced the above item. Chair stated before public input, have discussion first so public would know what about. Allara Gutcher, Planning & Community Development Director, appeared before the Board to better explain Ordinance. Dr. V said for clarity, defining perimeter to better define. Chair asked if public had any comments. Dr. V/Hinson 5-0
GENERAL BUSINESS
7.	Approval to Accept the FY2015 2^nd Quarter Report  Mr. Presnell introduced item. Morgan had question regarding line item regarding contingency. Jeff Price appeared before the Board to address questions Commissioners had. Hinson/V 5-0
8.	Cooperative Equipment Loan Agreement  Mr. Presnell introduced above item. Morgan asked if any fiscal impact-responsible for V/Hinson 5-0
9.	Code Enforcement Lien Satisfaction/Alice Cox; Parcel ID No. 315N4W09110000B0120  Mr. Presnell introduced above item. V/Morgan 5-0
10.	Re-Appointments  to the Gadsden County Industrial Development Authority  Mr. Presnell introduced the above item. V/Hinson 5-0
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
11.	Update On Various Board Requests  ED Workshop-May 19^th @ 4:00  if want retreat prior, can schedule first Taylor said real deliverables not in place in contract Taylor allow manager to set meeting to have dialogue starting at 4:00 on 19^th /V  5-0 Reminded them of Summer Youth Employment-went through process-each commissioner gets selection of 5 youth and asked that they get that wrapped up.  Hinson asked how advertised because some youth said had not heard about it.  Presnell said ads ran in papers, notice sent to schools, cities, on website and had 310 applications.  Dr. V asked if 5 youth that commissioners recommend if had to go through application process or could commissioners appoint-cut-off date was April 30^th.  Morgan said was publically advertised, how can it be changed after the fact.  So now saying Commissioners can pick and choose of their choice.  V said his understanding was each commissioner pick 5 and did not have to fill application out.  Thursday 4:00 p.m. James Thompson road dedication CRPTA appointment-working on issue Dr. V said had been contacted by 2 municipalities regarding replacements
COUNTY ATTORNEY
12.	Update on Various Legal Issues  Nothing to report Hinson asked for update regarding Havana Heights-Attorney stated sent letter and waiting for response Holt asked if county right-of-way-yes Dr. V said one side City and one side County
DISCUSSION ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS
13.	Report and Discussion of Public Issues and Concerns Pertaining to Commission Districts and Gadsden County
	Commissioner Gene Morgan, District 3   Nothing
	Commissioner Sherrie Taylor, District 5   Said Commissioners were to give names for Senior Citizens appointees-need to do that because starting to lose members Commissioner Hinson left the meeting at this juncture. Formal letter would be nice on County letterhead.
	Commissioner Anthony “Dr. V” Viegbesie, PhD, District 2  Dr. V said his comment was what Taylor addressed
	Commissioner Eric Hinson, Vice Chair, District 1
	Commissioner Brenda Holt, Chair, District 4  Spoke with our lobbyists and of  opinion bill process would have to start all over again-hoping can lobby representatives for out issues and needs for county
RECEIPT AND FILE
14.	a. Quarterly Report Gadsden County Division of Emergency Management b. Gadsden County Chamber Small Business Service Report c. Mediacom
UPCOMING MEETINGS
15.	May 19, 2015 – Regular Meeting
MOTION TO ADJOURN  Meeting adjourned 7:00