Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda
August 1, 2023, at 6:00 PM
Edward J. Butler Governmental Complex
PRESENT: Kimblin NeSmith, Chair, District 3
Eric Hinson, Vice-Chair, District 1
Alonzetta Simpkins, District 3
Brenda Holt, District 4
Ronterius “Ron” Green, District 5
Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator
Clayton Knowles, County Attorney
Tammy Young, Clerk’s Office
Marcella Blocker, Deputy Clerk
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Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Chair welcomed everyone and called meeting to order at 6:02 p.m., asked Commissioner Green to give the Invocation and then led in Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. Flag.
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Amendments and Approval of Agenda Mr. Dixon asked to pull items 1 & 5-add new Item 1, Recognition of Jaylen Martin, Item 1a-Proclamation of Sheriff Morris Young under Awards, Presentations and Appearances and add items 17a and 17b under General Business. Holt/Green 5-0
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Awards, Presentations and Appearances
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Proclamation to Jaylen Martin Proclamation read aloud by NeSmith and it was presented to him
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Proclamation to Sheriff Morris Young Green read aloud Proclamation and it was presented to Sheriff Young.
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Consent Holt/Green 5-0
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BOCC Meeting/Workshop Minutes: a. June 5, 2023 @ 4:00pm Organizational Workshop b. June 6, 2023 @ 4:00pm Pre-Meeting Workshop c. June 6, 2023 @ 6:00pm Regular Board Meeting d. June 20, 2023 @ 4:00pm Pre-Meeting Workshop e. June 22, 2023 @ 3:00pm Special Meeting
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Items Pulled for Discussion
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Citizens Requesting to be Heard on Non Agenda Items (3-minute limit) The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners welcomes and encourages public participation at all meetings of the Board. Citizens are free to speak for up to three (3) minutes on non-agenda items. Public comments and participation is also encouraged for items on the agenda. Additionally, if you are unable to attend a meeting in person, comments from the Public can also be submitted via email to CitizensToBeHeard@gadsdencountyfl.gov until noon on the date of the meeting. 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. Citizens are further encouraged to participate via Zoom using the credentials on the County’s website. The Board’s meetings are also broadcast live on the Board’s Facebook page. Simpkins read the above statement aloud.
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Chrissy Shorter Arnold
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Janet Watson
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Mike Watson
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Pastor Willie Gaines
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Linda Clemons
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Willie Chandler
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Michael Brown
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Public Hearings
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General Business
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Approval to Confirm the Director of Economic Development Dixon introduced TJ Lewis, new ED Director Green/Holt 5-0
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Dixon introduced above item. Dean Mitchell’s art building is now closed and was for sale. They happened upon it when they were touring the County. Mitchell let them know the building might be available. Holt motion to approve to lease/NeSmith 5-0
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Approval of Appointments to the Tourist Development Council Dixon introduced above item. Holt/Green with question. How many people applied? Dixon said special positions. Board voted 5-0
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Approval to Award RFP 23-05 Emergency Management Contractual Services to The Integrity Group Professional DBA of Blue-Sky Emergency Management, LLC Dixon introduced item Simpkins wants applications with proposals to review Simpkins moved to table until have proposals Holt said ready to vote Holt/? 3-2 Hinson, Simpkins opposed
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Approval of the Contract with Clemons, Rutherford and Associates, Inc. for Architectural Services Dixon introduced item Holt/NeSmith 5-0
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Approval to Award RFP 23-07 Emergency Debris Removal Services Dixon introduced above item Green/Holt Laurice Thomas appeared before the Board. Holt motion to call question 5-0 Call for vote 3-2 Hinson, Green
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Approval to Award RFP No. 23-04 EMS Billing Services to Digitech Computer, LLC Holt/Green 5-0
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Approval of Resolution 2023-014 Grant Budget Amendment for FY 2023 Dixon introduced Hinson asked if anything not approved? Daniels said all grant budget amendments Green/Holt 5-0
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Dixon introduced Simpkins said some events, especially in Sept., should be itemized. Simpkins said saw nothing celebrating Hispanics. She asked if mega-reunion still had concert-no. Asked what funding-costs? Charles Hayes appeared, said funding $4,000. NeSmith asked if based on recommendations of advisory board-yes.
Green stated was behind in planning and was embarrassed had not paid vendors. Know will have to have conversation at some point.
Dixon said next week will review procurement policy, want to be right and efficient. Have invited Clerk’s Office to be on same page.
Holt asked if other schools have been contacted or had anything planned?
Simpkins wanted to make sure they were utilizing local artists and promote locals.
Green/Holt 5-0
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Moved to Item ? Green/Simpkins second 5-0
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Daniels introduced
Holt motion to set at 9.5/NeSmith 3-2 Hinson, Simpkins opposed
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Approval of Fuel Services Inter-Local Agreement Daniels introduced
Holt/NeSmith 5-0
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Discussion and direction of agreement between Florida, Gulf & Atlantic Railroad Contraction and Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners Daniels introduced Simpkins/Hinson 5-0
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Clerk of Court Updates
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County Administrator Updates Daniels said movie night is Friday night at Tanyard Creek
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County Attorney Updates
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Discussion Items by Commissioners
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Commissioner Alonzetta Simpkins, District 2 Safety issue on line on Salem Road needs to be replaced Motion to rename bridge to Earline Chandler Bridge/Hinson 5-0
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Commissioner Brenda A. Holt, District 4 Is there an agreement for railroad repairs? Young said have to look case by case.
Holt asked updates on Massy building, Stevens School & Health unit, agreement with hospital
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Commissioner Ronterious Green, District 5 Updates on Stevens School, Boys & Girls Club
Sept. 15th homecoming for Gadsden High, they asked for help’
August 7th-School Board-Back to School Prayer
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Commissioner Eric F. Hinson, District 1 Mtn to change Jaylen Martin from Recognition to Proclamation
Marva Davis retiring-asked for Proclamation/Holt second 5-0
Hinson thanked everyone hosting back to school events
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Commissioner Kimblin E. Nesmith, J.D., District 3 Congrats to Green on Southern Regional Director
County Administrator contract & legal services contract coming up
Holt asked for copy of contracts
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Motion to Adjourn Adjourned 10:59 pm |
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