CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

  Holt started workshop at 4:04 pm. Holt led into moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag.                                                                        

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 are 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 aloud the above statement. 

Hinson appeared at 4:06 pm.

GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Introduction
  (Edward J. Dixon, County Administrator)

2. American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Remaining Funds
  (Jenifer Burgess, Budget Manager / Georgette Daniels, County Administrator)

·         FY 2023-24

·         FY 2024-25

·         FY 2025-26

 Dixon presented above item.

 Burgess appeared before the Board. Took comments from last ARPA workshop and tried to re-work numbers. 

  Increased amount for Parks Upgrade and Expansion to $350,000.

  Recommending to allocate 2 million from ARPA Funds.

  For year 25-26 recommending $104,048.99

  Hinson asked about cost for implementing lighting.  

Dixon stated

  Green wanted to know if they could utilize some of $150,000 for… 

  Dixon stated the chiefs are looking at stipend; included in money

Hinson asked about fire hydrant

Dixon stated Talquin own most of lines. Talquin would not invest on their own

Hinson wanted the cost for it.

  Green asked if any particular areas they were already considering for the study as it related to visibility…  

Dixon stated

Holt stated everyone has to meet first before…

  Hinson asked if they ever got in contact with…   

  Hinson stated they needed something that could help them now. He mentioned fire hydrants...

  Dixon stated Chief informed him they already met with…

  Hinson asked if they were already using

  Simpkins stated she met with Ms. Burgess

  Burgess mentioned the Half Cent Sales Tax.

  Green mentioned Boys and Girls Club. He had concern over operation of this club and what they were bringing to the table.

Dixon stated…

 Simpkins asked if any add funding to go towards fire services.

 Daniels stated putting 150k to fire. Fire has own budget  

 Simpkins mentioned maneuvering...

Dixon stated to give them until after the bonds meeting

 Hinson stated 100% of half cent sales tax should go to infrastructure

   Green asked about issues about Quincy fire contract

 Dixon stated…  

Dixon stated the $800,000 would hopefully…

 Green stated they were all in favor of having meeting with City.

 Holt stated they need some type of data so they know what they are putting their money in.

 Green stated it should be ongoing workshop with fire services and EMS. Workshops on quarterly basis.

 Simpkins mentioned bonds and asked Hinson if…

 Hinson stated

Simpkins mentioned about the Board meeting with GCDC.

Dixon stated yes.

Simpkins stated …

  Hinson stated need to address immediate needs now.  

Simpkins stepped out at 5:07 pm.    

3. Questions/Answers

MOTION TO ADJOURN

Workshop adjourned at 5:10 pm.