Board of County Commissioners
Gadsden County, Florida
Emergency Meeting
November 9, 2022
5:00 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
Crystal Jimenez, Deputy Clerk
INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Green welcomed everyone at 5:00 pm. Had a moment of silence for the invocation and then the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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AMENDMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Holt/Nesmith 3-0 |
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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.
Chair Green asked if anyone citizens wanted to be heard. There were none. |
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GENERAL BUSINESS |
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Approve Resolution 22-035 regarding Tropical Storm Nicole Mr. Dixon asked the board to review and approve the resolution above due to Tropical Storm Nicole and calling for declaration of emergency in Gadsden County. Holt/Nesmith 3-0 Commissioner Holt asked the attorney if they can vote by call in, in the case of an emergency. They were able to suspend meetings during COVID and wants to know if there’s any literature that says that. Attorney Knowles said if they are in a dangerous situation, they can do that legally. Commissioner Holt said if there is anything in writing then they don’t have to look for this later. Attorney Knowles said no. Commissioner Holt asked him to check with the attorney general. Attorney Knowles said they can request to get the Attorney Generals opinion. He said they should look at the ordinance and suggested they authorize the chairman to declare a state of emergency until board can meet. Commissioner Holt said they don’t need to worry about it today, it’s for future references. |
MOTION TO ADJOURN Adjourned at 5:04 pm. |
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