CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

   Chair Green called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Donovon Woods provided the Invocation and led into the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag.

AMENDMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

   Dixon stated had amendments. Pull items 11a and 15a and add items 10a, 10b, and 15b.

   Holt/ NeSmith 4-0

AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES

1.       Proclamation Honoring Ida Price Simmons

  Dixon presented above.

  Hinson stated will deliver it personally.

CONSENT

  Holt/ NeSmith 4-0

2.       Ratification Memo

3.       BOCC Meeting/ Workshop Minutes

a.       December 5, 2023 Regular BOCC Meeting

b.       February 15, 2024 Fire Services Workshop

c.       February 20, 2024 Non-Profit Workshop

d.       February 20, 2024 Regular BOCC Meeting

4.       Approval of Signatures for Special Assessment Liens – State Housing Initiative Partnership Program (SHIP)

5.       Approval and Signature for Satisfaction of Agreement and Lien

6.       Approval of Off-System Utility Adjustment Agreement 441188-1 Hanna Mill Pond Road Bridge Replacement

7.       Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement No. SC408 between (FDEP) and the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners

8.       Approval of the Lease Renewal Agreement with Great American Financial Services via Advanced Business System

9.       Approval of a Proclamation for Family Abduction Awareness Day May 25, 2024

10.   Approval of FY 2024 February – Monthly Expenditure Report of transactions outside the County Administrator’s Threshold

      10a. Approval to Apply for the Florida E911 State Grant Program Application to Replace the      Current 911 Call Handling System

      10b. Approval of the Addendum to the Agreement for Legal Services with Pittman Law Group, P.L.

Items Pulled for Discussion

CITIZENS REQUESTING TO BE HEARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

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.org 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. 

  Chair Green read aloud the above statement.

Public Hearings

General Business

11.   Approval of MOU Between Gadsden County Emergency Services and Gadsden County Health Department

 Dixon presented above.

   Allows EMS Staff to ride neighborhood and Chief Hood and staff would know who all is in that neighborhood. Give supplies as necessary without calling 911.   

  Dixon stated work in progress with DOH.

  Chief Hood appeared. Collaborating with DOH.

Hinson/ Holt 4-0

      11a.  Approval of the Town of Havana Interlocal Fire and Rescue Service Agreement

                Pulled

12.   Approval of Appointment/Re-appointment of Value Adjustment Board Members

  Dixon presented above.

Hinson/ NeSmith 4-0

13.   Board Direction Regarding Appointments/Re-appointments of Board Members to the Gadsden Hospital, Inc. Board of Directors

  Dixon presented above. 

  Chair asked how many to fill vacancy- Dixon said 5. Chair asked how many agreed and Dixon stated most have resigned; did not appoint last year  

  Chair asked if Commissioners responsibility to asking someone to join 

  Hinson stated they did not have leg to stand on with this; maybe attorney could negotiate.

  NeSmith stated talk about this for a while; based on his reading, 7 openings out of 9.

  Hinson stated to have workshop to read contract and see where they could go

Holt motion for option 1 /NeSmith 4-0

14.   Approval of Supplemental Agreement for South Adams Street

   Dixon presented above.

Green/ NeSmith 4-0

15.   Approval of Flock Safety Agreement  

  Dixon presented above.  

Holt/ NeSmith 4-0

       15a. Approval of the Gadsden County Implementation Plan Relating the Gadsden County Opioid Settlement Funding

 Pulled.   

       15b. Approval of a Resolution, the Florida Department of Transportation Agreement 451999-1-94-01, and the Big Bend Transit Memorandum of Agreement to Accept $245,000 for Bus Shelters in Gadsden County

   Hinson/Holt 4-0

Clerk of Court

Updates

County Administrator

County Attorney

Updates

Discussion Items by Commissioners

Commissioner Eric F. Hinson, District 1

  Hinson asked proclamation for 30^th chapter anniversary for Alpha Fraternity

Hinson/Holt 4-0

  Recognize Don White

Hinson/ Green 4-0

  Hinson stated to continue to stay positive.   

Commissioner Kimblin E. NeSmith, District 3

  NeSmith thanked CA for bicentennial free concert; had opportunity to meet stakeholders.

  NeSmith asked about update for Cane Creek Bridge

    Mr. Young appeared and stated engineer gave 2 quotes, 2.1 million dollars, 4.1 million to get it torn out and replaced.

  NeSmith asked CA about Summer Youth – Dixon stated met with both programs; looking to meet with public safety institute as well as school district. Talked through program and their approaches.

  Chair stated need workshop on Summer Youth.

  Hinson stated he believed they were overthinking things for the kids; want to make sure the kids are busy doing something.

  NeSmith stated one of their bosses wanted to make a comment. Chair stated for him to continue.

Bonnie Foshee, 19 Sugarmill Way, Havana

  Appeared before the Board. Mentioned flock program and was worried about AI.  

Commissioner Brenda A. Holt, District 4

  Proclamation for Ruby Bradley

Holt/ Green 4-0

  Holt stated has been talking to counties about fire

  Holt stated has had 4 complaints about the emergency room

2 were complaining about nobody being in the lobby, one complained about kiosk, one complained about being taken to wrong hospital.

Vice-Chair Alonzetta Simpkins, District 2

Absent.

Chair Ronterious Green, District 5

  Chair stated they pulled 15a but need to have more detail convo; would like workshop on this on Wednesday, March 27

Motion for workshop NeSmith/ Holt 4-0

Rescinded motion and second

Green motion for special meeting to take vote/ NeSmith

4-0

  Thanked Ms. Whaley on presentation

  Chair asked not put out bulky items too early    

   Chair stated need to put other things in budget as it related to security.

  Chair thanked Schools and special Olympics; gave invocation. Stated they had a great time. Wanted to do something for special needs individuals; want to find a special needs park

  Holt stated bass tournament on 30th; stated $5,000 on first fish

  Hinson stated need budget workshop soon. 

  Dixon stated to not confuse a party with selling the county; thousands show up. Changing the way people think about Gadsden County.

  NeSmith provided greenlight moment.

Motion to Adjourn

Chair adjourned meeting at 7 :19 p.m.