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.

Amendments and Approval of the Agenda

  Dixon stated no amendments 

Holt/NeSmith 4-0

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.

General Business

7.a. - Approval on the ARPA Prioritization of Remaining Funds to Meet U.S. Treasury Allowable Uses and Deadlines

  Dixon presented item. Item seeks board discussion and approval on APRA prioritization of remaining funds

Simpkins appeared at 6:03 p.m.

  Janice Harris appeared 

  Hinson stated would like for them to look into adding 2 community centers

  Hinson stated has not spoke with staff yet about this. 

  Chair stated wish they had numbers to go with what Hinson is requesting – he supports comm. Centers but would love to see an outline 

  Hinson asked CA

  Dixon stated once obligated, they will go into GR  

  Harris stated will be coding EMS salaries for this fiscal year and the next – will come out of ARPA

  Dixon stated working with NACO and they revealed other options

  Harris stated will free up GR budget due to EMS salaries coming out of ARPA

  NeSmith stated was also interested in community centers   

   NeSmith asked about allocation of funds for infrastructure

  Dixon stated it was a small pot 

  Hinson mentioned setting money aside for businesses

 Dixon stated $100K in industrial park and 120k for infrastructure

Holt motion to approve the original priority list with re-allocation/ NeSmith 5-0

8. Motion to Adjourn

Chair adjourned at 6:31 p.m.