Board of County Commissioners
Gadsden County, Florida
Regular Public Meeting
September 27, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Present: Ronterious “Ron” Green, Chair, District 5
Kimblin NeSmith, Vice-Chair, District 3
Eric Hinson, District 1
Brenda Holt, District 4
Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator
Clayton Knowles, County Attorney
Nicholas Thomas, Clerk
Marcella Blocker, Deputy Clerk
CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair called meeting to Order at 6:01 p.m., Jamaal Lockwood gave invocation and Jordan Moore led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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AMENDMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Pull Item 9 & add Item 15a and Item 15b-Emergency Resolution
Holt/NeSmith 4-0 |
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AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES
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CONSENT Holt/Green 4-0
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Ratification Memo
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Approval of State Aid Grant Agreement
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ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
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CITIZENS REQUESTING TO BE HEARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Anyone wishing to speak on agenda items or non-agenda items should schedule or notify the County Administrator’s Office before attending the meeting and will be asked to follow the Gadsden County Public Meetings Citizens Access Guidelines. Also, public comment for Commission meetings can be submitted via email to CitizensToBeHeard@gadsdencountyfl.gov until noon on September 27, 2022. Comments submitted after the deadline but prior to the meeting will be added to the official record, but the County cannot guarantee that Commissioners and staff will have adequate time to review comments prior to the meeting. Green read aloud the above statement.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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GENERAL BUSINESS
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Approval of Resolution 2022-020 Grant Budget Amendments for FY 2022 Dixon introduced above item
Holt/NeSmith
Hinson asked for brief explanation
Dixon said this was additional salary to deputies for $500,000 and would raise their salaries to the explained level.
Chair called for vote. 4-0
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Approval of Fraud, Abuse and Waste Policy Dixon introduced above item
Hinson/Green 4-0
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Medicaid Provider Supplemental Wage Agreement Dixon introduced above item
Holt/Nesmith Hinson question
Hinson asked if this was for everyone-Dixon said this only EMS
Chair called for vote 4-0
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City of Gretna Animal Control Interlocal Agreement Dixon introduced above item
Holt/Hinson 4-0
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Approval of the Agreement with the Krizner Group to Provide Interim Human Resources Services While Simultaneously Providing an Overall Assessment of the Human Resources Department Dixon said need to make change-contract will be $57,000 and will be
manning the
Hinson/Holt
Green asked for clarity on $57,000
Dixon said previous contract only went through September 31st. $28,000 went through the end of the fiscal year.
NeSmith asked if have an agreement with Krizner at the moment-yes
Daniels appeared before the Board to explain and said this was like a task order.
Chair called for the vote. Board voted 4-0
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Consideration of the Execution of an Option for the Purchase of Property located at Gadsden County Parcel ID# 3-24-2N-4W-0000-00311-0000 Dixon said have opportunity to consider purchase of property on Pat Thomas Highway, owner requested $20,000 retainer and will give an opportunity to have appraisal done, etc. Money is returnable if decide to not purchase property. Price will be negotiated but is asking price of $750,000 and is 52 acres. Is an opportunity to jump-start economic development.
Green said have had opportunity to discuss this property and have to step out at some point to invest in economic development in the County.
NeSmith motion to approve/Holt second with question
Holt said stipulations were on page 3. Hinson asked if anything on east side of county that could generate development.
Dixon said have spoken with folks in Hampton Heights area and have had conversations.
Chair called for vote 4-0
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Item Pulled |
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Off-System Project Maintenance Agreement Realigning the Dover Road and SR 10 (US 90) Dixon explained this item and said FDOT attempting to realign
Hinson/Holt 4-0
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Off-System Project Maintenance Agreement for the Sidewalk on CR 274 (Barack Obama Blvd) from Ben Bostic Road to Martin Luther King Blvd. Dixon introduced above item.
Holt/NeSmith 4-0
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Havana Middle School Sidewalk Project Supplemental Agreement Dixon introduced above item
Hinson/Holt
Dixon said costs has increased due to increase in materials.
Hinson said goes up to Concord Road and have large family in area, could another grant be written to increase to Concord Road. Dixon explained this was old grant
4-0
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Ralph Strong Road Sidewalk Supplemental Agreement Dixon introduced above item
Holt/Hinson 4-0
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CR-159 Dover-Scotland Road Guardrail Project Supplemental Agreement Dixon introduced above item
Hinson/Holt 4-0
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Iron Bridge Road Supplemental Agreement Dixon introduced above item.
Hinson/Holt 4-0
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Approval to Change the Personnel Policy, Section 4-Pay Plan, Adding Language Provided by FEMA to Clarify Payroll During Declared Dixon introduced above item
Holt/NeSmith
Hinson question-said looking
Chair called for vote 4-0
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State of Emergency
Knowles introduced above item Holt/Nesmith 4-0
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CLERK OF COURT
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Updates Mr. Thomas was present and said there has been conversations regarding the hospital and wanted to clarify some things regarding the terms. There is a 15-year contract with 2 5-year renewals. No longer pay them money and why have money in indigent tax. Has to be used for hospital and indigent services. $4.5 Million left on bond to be paid. One thing could consider was accelerating paying bond. HCA (parent company) only leases portion of hospital. County owns building but has use of unleased portion. Counties that receive less than $10 Million from ARP, can receive Would encourage them to read the Ordinance, Statute before diverting money.
Hinson asked how much was disbursed to health department-$400,000/yr. Hinson said that was a state-funded organization and asked how the County could enhance it.
Dixon said contract with health department will be forthcoming soon. When talking about health care-different animal, not dollar for dollar.
Holt said this would be for a workshop and need to see all plans Clerk mentioned.
NeSmith thanked Holt for mentioning workshop. Lot of moving parts with healthcare.
Clerk said another important factor in the numbers. When started was only collecting $1.2 Million and now up to $2 Million.
Dixon asked if non-compete clause in contract-will discuss in workshop.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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Updates Dixon said hurricane news, have fallen out of cone of influence and looks to be coming to shore around Tampa. Do expect to have 40-45 mile an hour winds on Thursday and will meet tomorrow to review.
Hinson asked if the State of Emergency covered constitutionals and he said covered all of county.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
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Updates Knowles said trying to settle a case and asked to schedule a shade meeting next Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
NeSmith motion to have shade meeting next Tuesday at 5:00/Holt second 4-0
Knowles said did pass pharmaceutical settlement and once receive money, will ask for workshop.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS
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Report and Discussion of Public Issues
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Commissioner Eric Hinson, District 1 Hinson reminded citizens to take pictures of house and property before storm for insurance purposes.
He said have received questions regarding sandbags.
Jeremiah Lee appeared before Board and have taken dirt to different parks and available there.
Hinson mentioned large item pick-up. Green said his date was October 31-November 3rd.
Received call that a commissioner resigned and withdrew from election for personal reasons.
Wanted to thank the Board for bringing this agenda item and thanked the Clerk.
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Commissioner Brenda Holt, District 4 Requested Proclamation for Careers in Construction/NeSmith second with question
Want to review policy on advertising on meetings for review.
Want to look at sewer lines going out west on 90.
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Commissioner Kimblin NeSmith, Vice Chair, District 3 Recognized his aide.
Congratulated new attorney in the County, Landous Anderson.
Time to evaluate their staff people. Need policy or develop one. Need to set up system.
Asked if ED plan would come before them-yes.
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Commissioner Ronterious Green, Chair, District 5 Thanked Joe Adams and High Bridge community for coming to meeting last week regarding stop sign.
Mentioned Bulky Item pickup dates-
Failed to mention the beautification of the chambers.
Thanked Tashonda Whaley for her work with Emergency Management.
Dixon said new generator will be installed next week
Green said Mr. Thomas Taylor, County employee, passed and gave his funeral information.
Hinson also announced Linwood Herron passed away.
Greenlight moment-Every day may not be good, but something good in every day
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MOTION TO ADJOURN Adjourned 7:18 |
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