1.

Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  Vice-Chair called meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Chair led into invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

Simpkins appeared at 5:06 p.m.     

   4.

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.

  Vice-chair read aloud the above statement

   5.

General Business

  5.a

Establishment of a Citizen Advisory Committee and the process for the Committee’s involvement in the hiring of the County Administrator

  Morris presented. HR Director was not present.

  Discussion points:

-confirmation of application scoring criteria

-determining public engagement opportunities

-reviewing timeline for completion

-addressing any logistical consideration for panel participation

  Morris stated Holt has selected Tracey Stallworth and Bishop Green

 Wood appeared at 5:10 p.m.

  Green stated it was his understanding they were selecting two from their district

  Simpkins stated she can submit her two names

  Morris mentioned ordinance regarding this; has to be citizen of county

  Green mentioned name being citizens review committee

  Attorney read requirements

  Wood stated he selected Rob Presnell and Antonio Jefferson.

  Green stated he selected Joe Parramore and Juliet Fisher Jackson.

  Simpkins stated her names are Michael Mason and Kendra Wilkerson       

  Morris mentioned dates…

  Simpkins stated

  Morris stated item 5.a was just a foundation for this workshop.

  Attorney mentioned redacting applications

Holt appeared at 5:31 p.m.

   Green asked Morris about finding headhunter

  Morris mentioned using HR attorney

  Green asked how many applicants; Morris stated 95 applicants

  Attorney stated

  Simpkins stated 10 would go to board and board takes it down to like 5 finalists and then do background check.

  Simpkins stated committee normally doesn’t do ranking

  Green asked if they wanted to change anything

 Simpkins wanted to add the vision for Gadsden County future

 Simpkins stated change public admin experience to government; local specifically 

   Attorney stated in the advertisement, they put and or state government

  Simpkins asked if could add additional points for local government experience; attorney stated legally, they can, but keep it close to what advertisement states  

   Holt wanted to stick as close to advertisement as possible

  Attorney stated it is recommended to reduce committee to 6 people, one per district   

   Morris stated board to continue with 2 per district since that is what they already agreed on

Attorney mentioned giving his written opinion.  

   6.

Motion to Adjourn

Vice-Chair adjourned workshop at 6:16 p.m.