Board of County Commissioners

Gadsden County, Florida

AGENDA AND NOTES

Regular Public Meeting

May 19, 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 Holt called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
AMENDMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA  Pull Item 1  V/Morgan 5-0
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES
1.	Recognition of Miller’s Lighthouse Seafood & Grill
2.	Proclamation – Chattahoochee Woman’s Club   Commissioner Morgan read aloud the proclamation and then presented it to the Chattahoochee Woman’s Club.
3.	FDOT Presentation-Florida Transportation Plan and Strategic Intermodal System Update  Ms. Virgie Bowen appeared before the Board Commissioner Morgan stepped out at this juncture of the meeting. Ms. Bowen explained the FDOT Transportation Plan. Commissioner Morgan returned at this juncture of the meeting.
CLERK OF COURTS  Nothing to report
CONSENT Morgan/V 5-0
4.	Approval of Signatures for Special Assessment Liens and Rehabilitative Contract-SHIP Program
5.	Approval of Signatures for Special Assessment Liens and Rehabilitative Contract-SHIP Program
ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
CITIZENS REQUESTING TO BE HEARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
GENERAL BUSINESS
6.	Request Directions from the Board on the Process of Reviewing the Legal Services Proposals  Mr. Presnell introduced the above item. Dr. V said as newest commissioner not familiar with criteria used in determination of where to go from this point.  Suggested tabling until next meeting V motion to table/Hinson 5-0
7.	Request Board Approval to Approve Award of Bid and Allow Chairperson to Sign the Contract for the Replacement of Three (3) High Efficiency Commercial Water Heaters at the CRMC-Gadsden Campus  Mr. Presnell introduced above item. Hinson asked where was advertised-all papers, website Taylor said not in favor of change order-difference in bid amounts. Morgan moved approval option 1/V Holt had questions Asked life span of heaters-no longer make parts-took from 3 to make 1 Hinson wanted to advertise in Tallahassee Democrat to try to get more bids and better prices Holt called for the vote. 5-0
8.	CDBG Options  Mr. Presnell introduced the above item. Dee Jackson, Grant Writer, appeared before the Board Dr. V recalled that Citizens Task force suggested Board write CDBG grant to build new EMS facility Ms. Jackson explained the score sheet to the commissioners Taylor asked in going forward, looking at options for community center, Jackson said odds were very low Dr. V asked how we prepare ourselves in the application to make more substantive to have them give us grant Hinson said should focus on community center to go in Midway for children and seniors Dr. V asked out of the two options, which one had better chance of getting funding Hinson mentioned using a school as a business incubator but school board decided to go in different direction Taylor said instead of honing in on one, give Ms. Jackson a free hand to go after something fundable Hinson said reason to narrow down, time is energy- Dr. V stepped out at this juncture of the meeting Dr. V returned at this juncture of the meeting. Holt said needed to wind up, Presnell said had perfect CDBG score and needed to be used Dr. V asked if it would help if bundling was done on two items if would enhance chance of approval-can’t be bundled V moved for adoption of option 1/Hinson 5-0
9.	Pat Thomas Park Dock Replacement Bid Award  Mr. Presnell introduced the above item. Taylor said was concerned about difference in amount of bid Taylor moved to table until next agenda/V 5-0
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
10.	Update on Various Board Requests  Budget workshop next Thursday at 4:00 Banking Services-fees running $1200-1300/month-Clerk said for record Clerk goes out for banking services and explained risks they could face with changing banking services.  He further explained there were certain qualifications banks had to meet Morgan stepped out Morgan returned Grants- Senior Citizens-meeting on Thursday with Board, need names from commissioners Job Fair-23 employers present 150 job seekers Taylor asked about summer jobs and process-three orientation meetings coming up-selections and placements been made Holt stated they needed to “dress the part-appropriately”
COUNTY ATTORNEY
11.	Update on Various Legal Issues  Nothing Hinson asked if update on Havana Heights-not been contacted, guess need to determine what next step is
DISCUSSION ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS
12.	Report and Discussion Of Public Issues and Concerns Pertaining to Commission Districts and Gadsden County
	COMMISSIONER GENE MORGAN, District 3 Nothing
	Commissioner Anthony “Dr. V” Viegbesie, PhD, District 2   Dr. V asked when Scottown could expect money for their park-grant will be approved approximately 1 year-they are next Update on Quincy By-pass North and South-CRPTA finalized funding cycle for vision projects beyond 2014 Morgan thought PBE studies were done but not done to environmental impact  Asked what $700,000 covered Asked if possible to stream meetings-Clerk’s office doing it already
	Commissioner Eric Hinson, Vice Chair, District 1  Nothing
	Commissioner Sherrie Taylor. District 5  Taylor said for clarification as well as professionalism-make time valuable & felt taken out of context.   Professional courtesy goes a long way Hinson said he wanted to personally thank Dee Jackson for everything she was doing
	Commissioner Brenda Holt, Chair, District 4  Holt said has spoken with Sheriff and need a workshop-to look at several items regarding the jail Dr. V said what happened over the weekend-this Board responsible for what happens at jail, Sheriff runs it but this Board responsible for facility not operation Holt said several options-need to workshop issue and look at options V clarified she was asking for motion to hold workshop-yes Morgan felt important have detailed documents before workshop and proper parties at table Hinson/V 5-0 Asked that the Manager and staff look at 5 year plan for County, economics, facilities, I-10, social issues, etc.
Receipt and File
13.	Mediacom Letter
UPCOMING MEETINGS
14.	June 2, 2015-Regular Meeting
MOTION TO ADJOURN  Adjourned 7:44 p.m.