Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  Chair started meeting at 6 p.m. Chair led into invocation and pledge of allegiance.

Amendments and Approval of Agenda

  Dixon stated to pull item 18 and add 19a - Board Direction Regarding RFP 24-05 Legal Services

Holt/ NeSmith 5-0

Awards, Presentations and Appearances

  Pulled item 1 

1.

Recognition of Diane Williams-Cox

CONSENT

  Holt/NeSmith 5-0

2.

Ratification Memo

3.

BOCC Meeting/Workshop Minutes:

a.       August 1, 2024, Budget Workshop

b.      August 1, 2024, Special Meeting

4.

Approval of SHIP Annual Report and Certification

5.

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

6.

Approval and Signatures for Satisfaction of Special Assessment Lien

7.

Approval to Authorize the Clerk’s Office to Process Stryker Invoices

8.

Approval of the E911 2024 Fall Rural County Grant Application for Eventide NexLog DX Voice Recorder Annual Support, Warranty, and Maintenance

9.

Approval of Big Bend Jobs & Education Council, Inc. d/b/a CareerSource Capital Region, Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners, Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners, Leon County Board of County Commissioners, and Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners Agreement

10.

Approval of AE Engineering, Inc, Task Orders for Bus Shelter Design: Gadsden Express Bus Stop Upgrades

11.

Approval of AE Engineering, Inc, Task Orders Threatened and Endangered Species Evaluation on Joe Adams Road

12.

Approval of AE Engineering, Inc, Task Orders for Traffic Study on Joe Adams Road

13.

Approval of the FY 2024-25 Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) Grant Application to the Florida Department of Commerce

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

  Chair read aloud the above statement.

Gary Murray, 481 Woodberry Road

  Stated citizen did not need to speak anymore as he already spoke with Holt.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

GENERAL BUSINESS

14.

Approval of IOPS 360 Software Agreement

  Dixon introduced

  Chief Hood appeared.

 Simpkins/Holt 5-0

15.

Approval of Resolution for Budget Amendment for FY 2023-2024 – Summer Youth

  Dixon introduced.

  Hinson stated need everything outlined to approve this.

Holt motion to table item until end of meeting/ NeSmith 5-0

Holt motion to approve item/ NeSmith 5-0

16.

Approval of Task Orders with the Integrity Group for Office of Management and Budget Services

  Dixon introduced.

  Chair asked if they were finished and Dixon stated no. Will be additional costs

  Holt asked if can advertise asap for budget director and Dixon stated there will be interview on Thursday

  Simpkins asked about costs – asked if additional things are needed. Dixon stated budget amend.

  Hinson stated should have had emergency meeting.

  Simpkins asked if they gave bill for 1^st week or if they billed both weeks at same time – Dixon stated they billed both at same time.

  Dixon stated prices were high – was not his best work.

  Holt asked who was doing budget

  Dixon stated they were far enough to get through budget

  Dixon stated did not anticipate this rate

Holt motion to negotiate/ NeSmith 5-0

17.

Discussion Regarding the Lease Agreement between the Gadsden County BOCC and the St. Hebron AME Church and St. Matthews Primitive Baptist Church as owners of a 2.0 +/- acre parcel of land to be used as a County Park

  Dixon introduced. Holt brought back item to ask questions, item was already approved at last meeting.

  Holt mentioned leases – not comfortable doing it with churches.

  Want it brought back for a vote.

  Attorney stated had some leases have been successful and some were problematic

  Hinson motion to approve option 1/ NeSmith 5-0

18.

Discussion and Approval of Lease Agreement with the City of Quincy Lease for property located at S 9^TH Street, Quincy, Florida (Martin Luther King, Jr. Track Field) for the placement of a Community Center featuring a Boys and Girls Club

Pulled

19.

Approval of Public Emergency Medical Transportation (PEMT) LOA with Gadsden County Emergency Services

  Dixon introduced.

  Chief Hood appeared.

  Digitech was online if anyone had questions.

  Zach Cordino appeared online.

County Match – not to exceed $624,894.46

Total New Revenue – up to $834,116.55

Digitech will receive up to 6% of total new revenue

  Holt asked about timeline for reimbursement

 Simpkins/ Holt 5-0

19a.

Board Direction Regarding RFP 24-05 Legal Services

  Dixon introduced.

  Simpkins stated she thought they were having special meeting where law firms presented in front of board.

  Chair stated he enjoyed all 4 law firm candidates.

    Hinson stated he was not able to attend the scheduled interviews. They were giving commissioners 2 days to make decision.

  Chair stated he was told that Hinson agreed to the interview times.

  Hinson read aloud the email he sent to county administrator regarding interview times.

Fairness was his problem.

  Simpkins stated she was about process- there was supposed to be presentations.

She only received calls regarding setting interviews and not about the process. This was being rushed and they need to follow the process.

Holt motion to approve Thornton Williams Law Group/ NeSmith 3-2

Simpkins, Hinson opposed.

Clerk Of Court

No Updates.  

County Administrator

Updates.  

County Attorney

  Mentioned public records lawsuit.  

Discussion Items by Commissioners

Commissioner Eric F. Hinson, District 1

  Hinson mentioned internet access.

  Mentioned Neighborhood Health services

  Hinson stated within a couple of years of paving roads, striping disappears.

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

  NeSmith asked CA about trip – Dixon stated trying this month.

  Asked update on Providence Rd – Dixon stated still in design phase

Hinson stepped out at 8:03 p.m.

Commissioner Brenda Holt, District 4

  Holt stated interested in striping more than lighting

  Requesting meeting with all entities providing healthcare in county

  Holt mentioned economic development

Commissioner Alonzetta Simpkins, District 2

  Requested proclamation for Linda Mason

Simpkins/ Green 4-0

  Asked status on Quincy Fire Contract – Morris did not have that info

   Need to take a look at fire services

Not spending anything close to what other counties are spending on fire

  Holt requested proclamation for Grandson Isaiah…

Holt/ NeSmith 4-0

Commissioner Ronterious Green, District 5

  Chair thanked district 5 for electing him again for commissioner

  Mentioned Spooner Road – hoped the striping was good so it could last

  Cane Creek and Champs Chance update – Morris stated no update on cane creek but on champs’ chance, the magistrate has announced 45-day period on what will take place. 45 days will end on Sept. 22.

  Mentioned GC Jail Maintenance

Morris stated they do maintain GC Jail, just did emergency repair on control panels.

  Chair stated was concerned on conditions of facility

Morris stated just repaired some lighting last month and also had fire inspection

Working on air conditioning as well.  

  Chair encouraged board members to do a walk thru of jail

  NeSmith asked about maintenance schedule for county buildings

All county buildings need to be put on schedule

  Chair mentioned boys & girls club and asked about schedule for meetings

  Dixon stated scheduled first 3 meetings.

Stiell stated the dates are the next 3 Mondays starting Sept 9.

  Asked about Quincy fire contract – Dixon stated he will find out.

  Simpkins asked for updates on each dept – Dixon stated they will get monthly report.

  Simpkins asked about ordinance on property…

  Chair provided greenlight moment

Motion to Adjourn

Chair adjourned meeting at 8:41 p.m