Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

   Chair Green called meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led into invocation and pledge of allegiance.

Amendments and Approval of Agenda

Holt/NeSmith 4-0

Hinson appeared at 6:02 p.m.

Citizens Requesting to be Heard on Non-Agenda Items (3-minutes 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 on the County’s website at www.gadsdencountyfl.gov.

   Chair read aloud the above statement.

Cathy and William Farr, 564 Middle Creek Road Quincy, FL

  Ms. Farr appeared and stated businesses are struggling and groceries are high. If tax rates are lower, more people will move here.

  Mr. Farr appeared. Asking to lower millage rate.  

Public Hearing

1.       First Public Hearing for Adoption of Tentative Millage Rate and Tentative Budget for FY 2024/2025

Simpkins appeared at 6:04 p.m.

  Morris introduced above item.

  Morris read through Analysis

  millage rate 9.000 mills

  Holt made motion for 9.000 mills/ NeSmith 5-0

  NeSmith stated spoke with Mr. Farr about revenue needs in GC.

 Need to find additional revenue sources.

  Ms. Farr appeared.

  Hinson asked how many EMS vans purchased. Morris stated 3 last year

Holt made motion for 9.000 mills/ NeSmith 5-0

   Hinson stated should approve what they had last year and can make adjustments

  Chair stated to approve what is presented and can always make amendments later

Holt motion to adopt budget for FY24-25 / NeSmith 5-0

  Holt moves to accept option 3 / NeSmith 5-0

Motion to Adjourn

Chair adjourned meeting at 6:26 pm