Board of County Commissioners

Gadsden County, Florida

Regular Public Meeting

November 22, 2016

6:00 p.m.

Present:               Sherrie Taylor, Chair, District 5

                                Eric Hinson, Vice Chair, District 1

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

                                Gene Morgan, District 3

                                Brenda Holt, District 4

                                Robert Presnell, County Administrator

                                David Weiss, County Attorney

                                Marcella Blocker, Deputy Clerk

Swearing in of Re-elected Commissioners, Eric F. Hinson, District 1 Commissioner; Gene Morgan, District 3 Commissioner; and Sherrie D. Taylor, District 5 Commissioner (The Honorable Kathy Garner, County Judge) Chair Holt called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., welcomed everyone to the special meeting, asked them to silence their phones.   Judge Kathy Garner, County Judge swore in Commissioner Gene Morgan; Attorney Marva Davis held the Bible for Commissioner Hinson when he was sworn in and he had a few words to say; and then Commissioner Sherrie Taylor was sworn in.
INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   Chair Holt asked everyone to stand for the Invocation that was given by Commissioner Viegbesie and she then led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. Flag.
AMENDMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA  V/Morgan 5-0
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES
1.	Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman  Chair Holt said there were five people on board that loved the County and would do a wonderful job. Morgan nominated Commissioner Taylor and there were no other nominees and Commissioner Taylor was elected Chair. Morgan nominated Hinson for Vice-Chair and there were no other nominations and Hinson was elected Vice-Chair.
2.	Proclamation Honoring Amberly Renee Williams, Miss FAMU   Chair Taylor asked Ms. Amberly Renee Williams to come forward for the presentation of the Proclamation that was presented to her.  Commissioner Hinson had a few words to say.  After the presentation of the Proclamation, Ms. Williams had a few words to say.
CLERK OF COURTS
CONSENT
ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
CITIZENS REQUESTING TO BE HEARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
GENERAL BUSINESS
3.	Approval of the City of Quincy’s Representative to the Gadsden County Tourist Development Council  Mr. Presnell introduced the above item.  V/Holt 5-0
4.	Approval of Professional Services Agreements for Engineering Consulting Services for Gadsden County  Mr. Presnell introduced the above item. V/Holt  Morgan had questions-asked if effective retro back to October-yes. Chair Taylor called for the vote-5-0
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
5.	Update on Various Board Requests  Mr. Presnell said there would be Planning Commission appointments and asked the re-elected commissioners to consider who they would like to appoint or re-appoint.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
6.	Update on Various Legal Issues  Nothing to report
DISCUSSION ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS
7.	Report and Discussion of Public Issues
	Commissioner Brenda A. Holt, District 4  Congratulated everyone.
	Commissioner Anthony “Dr. V” Viegbesie, District 2 Congratulated everyone
	Commissioner Eric Hinson, District 1 Thanked everyone for showing up
	Commissioner Gene Morgan, District 3  Congratulated everyone.
	Commissioner Sherrie Taylor, District 5
Receipt and File
UPCOMING MEETINGS
8.	December 6, 2016-Regular Meeting-6:00 p.m. December 20, 2016-Regular Meeting-6:00 p.m.
MOTION TO ADJOURN  Adjourned at 6:41 p.m.