Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

   Chair called meeting to order at 6 p.m. Simpkins provided invocation. Chair led into Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag.  

Amendments and Approval of Agenda

  Dixon stated amendment to pull item 9,10,11 and add items 12a, 12b Big Bend contract

  Hinson asked how 12a and 12b impact budget.

  Dixon explained 12a and 12b

Request to be added under Consent:

12a. Approval for the Finance Office to Process Payment for Keshia’s Kitchen

NeSmith/ Holt 5-0

Awards, Presentations and Appearances

1.       Proclamation for Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month

  Dixon presented above.

  Hinson presented proclamation.

CONSENT

Holt/ NeSmith 5-0

NeSmith asked to pull item 5 for discussion

2.

Ratification Memo

3.

BOCC Meeting/Workshop Minutes:

a.       March 19, 2024, Regular BOCC Meeting

4.

Approval of Bid Award for the construction of the Barack Obama Roundabout

5.

Approval of CR 274 Ben Bostick Road Agreement

6.

Appointment of Substitute Medical Examiner for District II of the State of Florida and Gadsden County

7.

Approval and Signatures for Satisfaction of Special Assessment Lien

8.

Approval of the Judicial Inquiry System (JIS) Inter-Agency Agreement provided through the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA)

9.

Approval to Submit Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application to Purchase and Install Generator at the Robertsville Fire Station

10.

Approval to Submit Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application to Purchase and Install Generator at the EMS Facility (Joe Adam Road Location)

11.

Approval to Submit Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application to Purchase and Install Generator at the Special Needs Shelter (Hospital Location)

12.

Approval of Emergency Operation Center Construction

12a.

Approval for the Finance Office to Process Payment for Keshia’s Kitchen

12b.

Approval of the Big Bend Community Based Care, Inc. d/b/a NWF Health Network Business Agreement – Opioid Settlement

ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

5.

Approval of CR 274 Ben Bostick Road Agreement

 Dixon stated they got money to resurface and widen Ben Bostick. Project is 1.7 million dollars. It is funded and ready to go

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. The Board’s meetings are also broadcast live on the Board’s Facebook page.

  Chair read aloud the above statement.

Christopher Holt, 385 Hogan Lane

  Part of HOV Farm, stated received death threats. Stated they go and take pics on his property. Asking CA to have convo with these residents.

Cynthia Reese-Donaldson, 1066 Harbin Road

 Ms. Donaldson stated her concerns are about harassment on neighbors, HOV Farms.

  Hinson asked if Sheriff was informed.

  Collins stated his responsibility was site safety  

Selentia Holt

PUBLIC HEARINGS

GENERAL BUSINESS

13.

Approval of Resolution 2024-009 and Budget Amendments for FY 2023-2024

  Dixon presented above item

Holt/NeSmith 4-0

14.

Approval of the Florida Department of Commerce Agreement HL-222 Providing the County with State Funding for the Design and Construction of a Boys and Girls Club

 Simpkins stated they all need to come to table. Under assumption on both sides that

Has been requesting workshop as relates to boys & girls club.

  Dixon stated already set meeting with boys & girls club.

  Hinson asked what happen to last proposal

  Holt asked if design was portable

 Hinson/NeSmith

  Chair stated would like to table this to have meeting with City of Quincy

Hinson rescinded motion

  Elias stated they have more questions than answers; needs to be some land attached bc should already been identified. Should be tabled.

 NeSmith rescinded his second

NeSmith motion to table item and have workshop/Hinson 5-0

CLERK OF COURT

Updates

No updates

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Updates

No updates

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Updates

No updates

DISCUSSION ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS

Commissioner Alonzetta Simpkins, District 2

    Simpkins thanked ladies at library; showing importance of literacy.

  Motion to give Havana 35k to purchase equipment needed to increase ISO ratings/ Hinson 2-3 motion failed

  Simpkins stated sad that citizens have to come up with own money instead of County helping.

Commissioner Brenda Holt, District 4

  Proclamation for Charlie Harris/ Green 5-0

  Holt asked for comm parks that have requests to get repairs done. 

  Holt asked county attorney to bring back ordinance on getting invoices from clerk’s office; see if could tighten it up. Need to be consistent with paying bills.

  Holt stated Treasure Hunt May 4 starting at Courthouse.

Commissioner Ronterious Green, District 5

   Thanked Mr. Young for work done; stated signs need to be larger

  Mentioned ditch maintenance and asked if there was a schedule.

  Young stated they have a schedule for dirt roads but not paved roads.

  Thanked ppl who came out to Bass Tournament

  Next community meeting on May 6.

  District 5 bulk item pickup on April 29- May 2

   Mentioned making amendments to ordinances

  Hinson stated GC Extension having plant sale on April 20, 10-2 p.m. 

  Provided greenlight moment

Commissioner Eric Hinson, Vice-Chair, District 1

  Hinson asked about update for summer youth employment

  Dr. Burroughs appeared. Stated everything is going to plan.  Over 250 slots for businesses.

 Hinson stated need to focus on budget workshop

Hinson motion Kappa Alpha have annual biz crawl/ Green 5-0

Commissioner Kimblin NeSmith, Chair, District 3

  NeSmith thanked CA for update on Providence Rd and asked to share

  Young appeared. Stated Providence Rd is in design phase, will come back once done to get into construction.

 NeSmith asked about Hardaway hwy; Young stated 100% designed in 30 days.

 NeSmith asked about bulky item pickup; Young stated

 NeSmith mentioned summer youth program and stated he had seen middle schoolers learning to code in Michigan.

  NeSmith asked CA about; Dixon stated it was still open. June 1 is veto date. 

MOTION TO ADJOURN

Chair adjourned meeting at 8:14 p.m.