Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  Chair called meeting to order at 6 p.m. Chair led into Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to U.S. Flag. 

Amendments to the Agenda

  Dixon stated the below amendments 

Pull item 11g

Request to be added under Consent:

7.d. Approval of Mosquito Control Certified Budget and Detailed Work Plan Budget FY2024-25

Request to be added under General Business:

11.h. Approval on the ARPA Prioritization of Remaining Funds to Meet US Treasury Allowable Uses and Deadlines

Approval of Agenda

Holt/ NeSmith

 4-0

Awards, Presentations and Appearances

6a. Parks and Recreation Presentation

Hinson appeared at 6:03 p.m.

  Appeared to provide presentation on Parks and Rec

  upcoming events and activities for Parks & Rec

  Parks & Rec plans/goals

  Holt stated would like to see schedule of renovations at parks

7. Consent

  Holt/NeSmith

5-0

7a. Ratification Memo

7b. BOCC Meeting/Workshop Minutes:

1.       September 17, 2024, Regular BOCC Meeting

7c. Approval of State Aid Grant Agreement

7d. Approval of Mosquito Control Certified Budget and Detailed Work Plan Budget FY2024-2025

8. Items Pulled for Discussion

9. Citizens Requesting to be Heard on Non-Agenda Items (3-Minute 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.

10. Public Hearing

11. General Business

11a. Approval of FY2025 SC508 Small County Consolidate Waste Grant Agreement with Florida Department of Environmental Protection

  Dixon presented

Holt/Hinson 5-0

11b. Approval of the Florida Commerce Agreement BB212 Awarding the County Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000)

  Dixon presented

  NeSmith asked Dixon to clarify

  Dixon stated they spend money first then they are reimbursed.

NeSmith/Holt 5-0

11c. Approval of Agreement for Graphic Design Services with MediumFour, LLC

  Dixon presented

  Simpkins asked if this covers infomercials – asked if $4500 a month was necessary and if they were putting out things monthly

  Hinson confused about the $4500 a month

  Holt stated there are things needed to be done professionally and monthly

Simpkins stepped out at 6:36 p.m.

Simpkins returned at 6:37 p.m.

Holt/NeSmith 5-0

11d. Approval of Agreement for Tourist Development Council Marketing Services with MediumFour, LLC

  Dixon presented

  Simpkins asked if everything related to marketing will be done by MediumFour

  Steele stated yes

  Hinson asked if did RFP on this

  Williams stated there was an RFP issued

  Williams stated normally do not put in RFP for selected vendor

You do put contract in item

  Holt stated they advertised for vendors – TDC can do that themselves

Holt/NeSmith 5-0

11e. Approval to Confirm the Chief Financial Officer

  Dixon presented

  Burroughs appeared and introduced the Chief Financial Officer, Janice Harris.

  Hinson stated Clerk had heartburns about CFO title – asked how they could have two of the same. Mentioned letter from Clerk

  Dixon stated no problem with it – she is the CFO for the BOCC

  Dixon stated will look at it again with the attorney

  Holt stated the position is under the BOCC – if there are any problems, attorney will let them know.

5-0

11f. Approval to Confirm the Growth Management Director  

  Burroughs presented Mr. Beau Scott as Growth Management Director

Holt/ NeSmith 5-0

11g. Approval to Upgrade Aging Fleet Through a Lease Program with Truck Worx

Item pulled.

11h. Approval on the ARPA Prioritization of Remaining Funds to Meet US Treasury Allowable Uses and Deadlines

Chair stepped out at 6:58 p.m.

  Dixon presented – seeks approval on the ARPA prioritization of remaining funds.

  Hinson stated he thought they were having workshop first

Chair returned at 7 p.m.

  Dixon stated they were mainly approving the shifting of funds

   Harris appeared before the board. Only concern was that it was pushing deadline – they do need to obligate some funds.

   Simpkins wanted clarification on option 1 - Chair stated she could modify motion   

  NeSmith stated he met with CFO and was comfortable with agenda item

  Simpkins asked what was amount that was referred to – Harris state anything that is allowable under Treasury rules.

  Dixon stated it did not matter how much they shift

  holt asked for recommendation on fund shift – Harris stated they all qualify

  Simpkins stated she was not comfortable with this right now and did not think they should approve this item tonight.

  Chair asked if they could pull item – asked how soon they could meet

  Hinson stated to meet 4 p.m. before the next meeting

  Chair asked about doing this on Tuesday

  Dixon asked to approve the fund shift 

  Hinson stated they could wait a week

  Chair asked Dixon what difference would it make to discuss this next week and Dixon stated there was no difference

Holt motion to table item and schedule special meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday/ Hinson

5-0

12. Clerk of Court

No updates.

13. County Administrator

  Dixon stated Nov. 5 was election day – asked if Board wishes to reschedule meeting to Nov. 4

  Simpkins asked to just cancel it

Simpkins motion to cancel Nov. 5 BOCC Meeting/ Hinson 5-0

14. County Attorney

  No updates

15. Discussion Items by Commissioners

15a. Commissioner Eric F. Hinson, District 1

  Hinson asked about units

15b. Commissioner Kimblin E. NeSmith, District 3

  NeSmith stated Love Where You Live was in full swing

  NeSmith stated they need to emphasize the importance of STEM

15.c. Commissioner Brenda A. Holt, District 4

  Holt mentioned the Industrial Board

15.d. Commissioner Alonzetta Simpkins, District 2

  Simpkins thanked Public Works regarding cross drain in Reston  

  Mentioned striping and asked for update – Dixon stated was hoping to piggy back contract; may have to come back for RFP 

Holt returned at 7:58 p.m.

  NeSmith asked about the thermoplastic

  Young stated paint was temporary and will be done with thermoplastic

  Simpkins mentioned volunteer fire depts and asked about paying courses

  Chief Hood appeared. Can offer EVOC free of charge

Chair stepped out at 8:04 p.m.

Chair returned at 8:06 p.m.

  Simpkins stated they need to figure out how to recruit more firemen

  Dixon asked Chief how Fire 2 works

  Simpkins mentioned Scott Town Park

  Oct 26 will have trunk or treat at Fontana Park

  Oct 17 – Comm. Mtg at Mt. Zion church at 6 p.m. regarding services available in GC

  Still waiting on CHP workshop

  Simpkins stated email from Clerk was sent to her because she called that morning and requested info

  Holt stated need to set aside money for Economic Development

15.e. Commissioner Ronterious Green, District 5

  Chair mentioned Boys & Girls club

Asked for clarity on clearing of Strong Rd

  Dixon stated they cleared it to see what that property presents and what was useful

  Mentioned Mobile Health bus – asked for clarity

  Dixon stated the health council and BOCC agreed during COVID to acquire a mobile unit     

  Chair stated bulky item pickup is coming up in District 5 

  Chair requested proclamation

Holt/NeSmith 5-0

  Chair provided greenlight moment

16. Motion to Adjourn

Chair adjourned meeting at 8:31 p.m.

17. Receipt and File

17a. Resolution 2025-002 to Extend the State of Emergency