Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

   Chair called meeting to order at 6 p.m.

Amendments and Approval of Agenda

Dixon request to pull for discussion item 5.

Request to be added under Awards, Presentation and Appearances:

1a. Presentation on Coping Connections

(Jackie Robinson)

Request to be added under General Business:

12a. Approval of Gadsden County Bicentennial Cycling Event Agreement with TopView Sports

  Hinson asked if anything in consent that impact budget

Holt/ Green 4-0

Awards, Presentations and Appearances

1.

1. Proclamation Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week

  Chair presented Proclamation

1a. Presentation on Coping Connections

  Dixon presented Jackie Robinson.

   Ms. Robinson appeared to provide a presentation on Coping Connections. She stated it was a free resource and citizens need to know about it.

  Started coping connections to help people connect and cope during difficult times during COVID.

  Coping with stress, depression, grief, etc. and how to find therapists

  June 27 will talk about the impact of heat on brain and behavior.

  Stated needs help on how to get this info out to citizens

   Robinson stated this was through Zoom, had handouts to give out to audience.

  Hinson mentioned mental health and thanked her for taking on this issue.

  Chair stated had sat at one of her workshops and stated it was phenomenal

  Simpkins stated should put it on the website

CONSENT

Chair stated they pulled 5 and 11 for discussion

  Holt motion to approve consent with exception of item 11/ Simpkins 4-0

2.

Ratification Memo

3.

BOCC Meeting/Workshop Minutes:

a.       May 21, 2024, Regular BOCC Meeting

4.

Approval to renew Digital Service Grant Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Management Services

5.

Approval of Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation

6.

Approval of Adopt–A–Road Agreement with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Tau Theta Omega Chapter

7.

Approval of 2023 Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement between the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management and Gadsden County, Florida

8.

Approval of Florida Humanities Summer Reading Grant

9.

Approval of Dollar General Foundation Grant

10.

Re-Appointments to the Quincy-Gadsden Airport Authority (QGAA)

11.

Approval to Award ITB 24-06 Rebid W.S. Stevens COVID Shelter to Graybelle Construction, LLC., and Approval to Negotiate the Contract

12.

Approval of the Agreement for Gadsden County Professional Architectural Consulting Services with Hammond Design Group, LLC.

ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

5.

Approval of Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation
  Dixon stated need to include Robert F. Munroe

11.

Approval to Award ITB 24-06 Rebid W.S. Stevens COVID Shelter to Graybelle Construction, LLC., and Approval to Negotiate the Contract

  Simpkins asked

  Dixon stated anticipated no change orders.

Holt/ Simpkins 4-0

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.

Harvey Suber,

   Stated will be hearing a presentation from Kate regarding Animal Services and about grant for new facility for domesticated animals.

Kate MacFall, 1206 Walton Dr Tallahassee, FL

  Macfall appeared. Stated needs for their shelter was outstanding.

  Stated hoped they would not turn down grant. Offer has been out there for 6 months.

  Holt asked if any group that could apply for grant that does this.

  Macfall stated maybe private ones; Less so in rural communities.

 Holt asked if other counties have this grant and Macfall stated several.

  Simpkins stated did receive email on this. Stated it would be good to take a look at what services they were willing to offer in the email.

Terry Meek, 2465 Arvah Branch Blvd Tallahassee, FL

  Regarding re-appointment for Robbie Maxwell.

  Stated the airport was a class act. Appreciated what the county does for them.  

Forest Vickery, 1964 Queenwood Dr Tallahassee, FL

Did not wish to speak anymore.

Tracey Stallworth

  Stated Dixon could not receive award Saturday for Juneteenth and wanted to present it.

  Stallworth gave background on Mr. Dixon and his accomplishments.

  Dixon gave his thanks and stated it was an honor to serve the public.

  Chair stated received 135 emails regarding Champs Chance and will give them to the clerk.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

GENERAL BUSINESS

12a.

Approval of Gadsden County Bicentennial Cycling Event Agreement with TopView Sports

   Dixon presented item.

Holt/ Hinson 3-1

12b.

Proposed Lease Agreement with Neighborhood Medical Center

  Dixon presented item. Stated Attorney will take the lead.

  Attorney stated this was brought back as a request from Hinson.

  HVAC Units need to be replaced/repaired. Neighborhood was only paying $100 a month.

  Proposed lease agreement would up the lease amount and increase security deposit.

  Attorney stated agreement has a provision that stated if tenant vacates the premises, the county would be getting money back for making the necessary repairs to the HVAC requirements. 

  Dixon stated have secured a grant to renovate the building.

  Hinson stated the board did not instruct CA to move in that direction

  Chair asked about original time frame being October. Hinson stated board did not agree to that  

Matt Thro, 31 Egret St. N. Crawfordville, FL

    Thro appeared before the Board. Stated would like to come back and show the services they offer.

  Holt stated was in favor of the lease. Want to make sure the dates match up. Was under impression they received grant

  Thro stated have very strict things they have to spend on

  Thro stated committed to GC

  Dixon stated already been awarded, site visit on 26^th

 Dec 2026 is contract end date.

  Hinson asked why septic tank; everyone else has sewer system. 

  Holt stated there would have to be contractors; scope of work needs to match grant.

  Simpkins asked CA if able to begin since inspection is next week.

  Dixon sated did not see why not. Got the grant in anticipation of them leaving facility. 

  Simpkins asked about time frame and Thro stated can’t full provide services due to state of it right now, can work thru whatever time frame they have, in design phase right now. 

  Dixon asked if being directed to look at the other issues as well. Chair stated would need to do the necessary things, especially with the grant.

  Hinson stated to talk to Havana about sewer system; asked for Thro to have ED call him

  Holt asked about what would do to building if empty; what it should look like.

  thro stated ED and attorney have been back and forth regarding lease.

  Chair asked if possible until they find out about issues to do month to month.

  Attorney stated they did not want to move back until AC fixed. Legally, they could do month to month

  Hinson stated the one year is wonderful; once approve AC, should have it within next week. 

  Attorney stated not in contract to have AC done within the next week

  Simpkins stated if doing year lease then June 2025, gives year and half to complete

  Hinson asked about contract; Attorney stated technically no contract, lease ended 2019.

Hinson made motion to go with 6-month lease and finish AC repairs ASAP/ Simpkins 4-0

CLERK OF COURT

13.

Updates

No updates.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

14.

Updates

  Dixon stated tmrw at 10 renaming ceremony for GC Extension office.  

EMS Blood drive on 20^th

  GC Misdemeanor traffic clinic on 22^nd 

  Housing program will have workshop

  August 10 job fair from 9-1 p.m.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

15.

Updates

  Stated Holt asked at last meeting about the CRA.

  County can set up own CRA. County selects separate board or they can delegate themselves.

  Holt asked if could outline the advantages for having CRA in County

  Dixon mentioned Havana submitted re-response. Havana asked to combine the 50k and stipend and go down 3 year to one year for contract

Hinson moved approval/ Simpkins

  Holt stated do not approve things they have not seen, can approve it to come before them first. Had problem with insurance on vehicles not belonged to county. They should have own insurance.  

  Hinson stated Dixon preferred to have vote today.

  Chair stated should have special meeting on this. 

Hinson rescind motion and Simpkins rescind her second

Hinson made motion for special meeting concerning Havana Contract/ Simpkins 4-0

DISCUSSION ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS

16.

Commissioner Eric F. Hinson, District 1

  Hinson asked if cleared up issues with Clerk of Court

  Dixon stated not sure how to clear issue with clerk; have sent info they requested.

  June 29^th having Alpha Kappa Alpha Biz Crawl    

Commissioner Kimblin E. NeSmith, J.D., District 3

   Had good meeting with CRTPA – will get with the CA

  Dixon stated CareerSource could only take care of 11 students for summer youth

  Asked if got response regrading Lincoln dr. and Dixon stated they were on it. 

Commissioner Brenda A. Holt, District 4

  Holt asked about RFP for legal services – Dixon stated will go out again this week

  Holt asked about fencing for back parking lot

  Morris appeared and stated they have design already put together for the fencing

Commissioner Alonzetta Simpkins, Vice-Chair, District 2

  August 3^rd requesting setup for annual back to school drive at Gadsden East Park

  Mentioned legal services – never received info regarding 1^st proposal

   Stated before letters are sent to clerk’s office, need to address first

   stated need to look at emails from clerk; asked CA how he addressed concerns

  Attorney stated need to be discussed in open meeting due to Sunshine Law

  Simpkins asked commissioners if want meeting with clerk to address concerns. Issues need to be addressed.

  Holt asked if attorney received emails – attorney stated yes

  Holt asked if he had legal opinion – attorney asked which one and holt stated all of them.

  Holt stated was used to attorneys saying should or should not discuss something.   

  Attorney stated if could provide specific example of what clerk said

Stated whenever board requests something, he brings it back in timely manner

  Hinson stated clerk was not talking about the board, was just warning them about what transpired.

Hinson stepped out 8:42 p.m.

Hinson returned at 8:42 p.m.

  Simpkins asked CA to schedule meeting with Clerk

Simpkins made motion to direct CA to schedule workshop with Clerk/ Holt

  Dixon stated one of the emails was saying driving county cars – stated he has a

They have interpreted that he has a Car and spare care – when given list, they came back with hundreds of questions. Stated he said may need line of credit – clerk referred to it as a scheme

And crooked. Did not know what they were doing across the street. Not going back and forth with the clerk.

Commissioner Ronterious Green, Chair, District 5

  Green stated for everyone to have great fourth of July and thanked Kappa for adopting Strong Road.

  Green asked if gov entities will be out July 5^th.

Holt motion to have Friday July 5^th off/ Green 4-0

NeSmith appeared 7:36 p.m.

Green stepped out 7:37 p.m.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

Chair adjourned meeting at 9:02 p.m.