INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  Chair welcomed everyone at 10:04 am and called the meeting to order.

Amendments and Approval of Agenda

  Holt motion to approve/Morgan second with question

  Morgan wanted to confirm email box has been checked and had all emails had been received.  Dr. Grant said yes.

4-0

Awards, Presentations and Appearances

CONSENT

CITIZENS REQUESTING TO BE HEARD (3-Minute Limit)

Due to COVID-19 and the efforts of the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners to continue the practice of social distancing, Commissioners want to continue to hear from citizens under the Citizens Requesting to be Heard section of the agenda.

If citizens have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email CitizensToBeHeard@gadsdencountyfl.gov and anticipate receiving a response within 48 hours.

The Board of County Commissioners would like to thank everyone for their patience and flexibility during this time.

  Dr. V read aloud the COVID-19 statement.

Shelia Shellman

  Dr. V read aloud her email

Perry Henry

  Dr. V read aloud Ms. Henry’s email

GENERAL BUSINESS

1.

Gadsden County Public Meetings Citizens Access Guidelines

  Dr. Grant introduced the above item and read the analysis aloud.

  Holt asked how complies to anything the Governor may have said-have not responded to any guidelines, was really up to Board.  Holt said as long as legal, have no problem.  Does have a problem not addressing public meetings.  In favor, especially for public hearings.

Morgan said did not disagree with Holt, did not know why could not open to public meetings as long as follow guidelines.

  V said in analysis provided by Administrator, also included regular meetings to opening plan that has been submitted

  Taylor said had no questions at this time, hearing ready to open to minimum and had no problem as long as follow CDC guidelines

  Holt approval/V second

Morgan question-understanding will be opening all public meetings as long as follow CDC guidelines -said no, following County guidelines.  V then read aloud the County Public Meetings guidelines.  Morgan said his specific question was if they were limited to CDC guidelines as to number of people allowed in any given place at a particular time.  Morgan recommended to increase that up to 25 citizens properly spread out.  V responded that looking at the room, did not know how could fit up

COMMISSIONER HINSON             NOT PRESENT

COMMISSIONER TAYLOR              YES

COMMISSIONER MORGAN          NO

COMMISSIONER HOLT                   YES

CHAIR VIEGBESIE                             YES

Passed 3-1

2.

Approval of COVID-19 Resolution 2020-054

  Dr. Grant introduced the above item.

  Clayton said concerns are mask, curfew,

Spoke with Col. Collins and they are not in favor of changing the curfew and having it stay as currently is.

  V said hear this resolution every week and up to 7 days---Also Col. Collins was in opposition of changing curfew  

  Holt said live in Florida & will do what Governor says.  If he pre-empts what doing, will it call for another meeting.

  V said if preempts restaurant capacity, will resolution need to be re-written?

  Knowles said once preempted, will take it out.  Moment receives order from Governor, will preempt whatever in our resolution. 

  V said when governor preempts something, unless specific to one county, pertains to all counties within Florida.

  Morgan move approval as presented with changing mandatory to strongly recommend– died lack of second

  Holt asked if could say move approval contingent upon any motions from Governor

  Knowles said could do and for clarity, could take out.

She said do not take out, do what we’re going to do

Holt motion for approval as is contingent on Governor’s preemptive statement

Taylor asked about internet cafes-V said his understanding in Florida they are illegal.  Taylor asked for comment from attorney regarding that.

  Knowles said as is in resolution and V has said, they are illegal pursuant to statute, in the hands of law enforcement.  She wanted to make sure was following law. 

  V said had statute that electronic gambling and internet cafes are illegal.  It is a state law and County has nothing to do with that.

  Holt said she has received calls on that; can ask for opinion from Attorney General, otherwise leave it alone and move on.

  Mr. Bush, attorney for Boy Scouts, appeared remotely.  Boy Scouts want to comply with resolution as is now.  At Wallwood, have 4 separate camps and will comply with 4 separate bubbles at the 4 camps.  If move around, will move as a bubble and will be tested constantly.  Think complying completely

  V asked if plan was available to Commissioners appearing remotely.  Morgan said have not seen it nor had Taylor.

V asked when was planning to have 1^st camp-looking at beginning of October – will be groups of 10 at 4 different campsites.

V asked if could make plan available to other commissioners and let them have time to review, and take this up at next Friday meeting, would that be too late-no.

  Holt asked Bush if there would be COVID testing at camp-no-left to parent.  Parents make decisions if young people will attend camp.  Have waivers to be signed.  Asked how long (days) was camp, may be overnight trip. 

  V said bush willing to wait until next Friday on decision.

  Holt motion to approve with contingency statement about possible Governor preemption/V second   

COMMISSIONER HINSON             NOT PRESENT

COMMISSIONER TAYLOR              YES

COMMISSIONER MORGAN          NO

COMMISSIONER HOLT                   YES

CHAIR VIEGBESIE                             YES

MOTION PASSED 3-1

3.

Discussion of the Revised CARES Act Spending Plan to be Submitted to FDEM

  Grant introduced above item and said was presented to Board for discussion of the revised CARES Act plan and request for full allocation.

  Holt said there was a part in for Health Counsel and asked Grant if have chance to look at-all health-related items under first line.

  Darrell Cox, Integrity Recovery Manager, appeared before the Board-no items have changed-just taking original plan with new changes to be implemented to receive additional funding.

  Holt motion to approve/V

V made suggestion to Integrity-suggested that additional manpower be provided to Ms. Hamilton-can’t answer phone and deal with questions and help citizens at same time.  If they need assistance from staff, will be able to provide staff

  Taylor said she agreed and concurred, did not thing needed to be at expense of County government.  Integrity needs to be responsible.

  Grant said thought had been addressed, but presented for record Hinson’s request for meeting to discuss ways to make CARES Act application process easier and more simplified-has been addressed.

COMMISSIONER HINSON             NOT PRESENT

COMMISSIONER TAYLOR              YES

COMMISSIONER MORGAN          HAD LEFT MEETING

COMMISSIONER HOLT                   YES

CHAIR VIEGBESIE                             YES

PASSED  3-0

MOTION TO ADJOURN

  Adjourned at 11:03 am