1.

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      

   4.

Amendments to the Agenda

   Green stated they should move 11.f to 11.a

Green/ Wood 5-0

  Attorney recommends to pull that item, spoken to director of elderly affairs and mentioned email from Clerk. What was stated in email could mean a crime; board has right to review all finances 

  Audit currently being done for Gadsden Senior Foundation; advised to wait for results

  Holt stated the seniors are already here and have right to speak.

  Attorney stated citizens can speak; just requested to pull item

  Holt stated accusation made by clerk should have been done prior

  Green asked how long for this investigation; Attorney stated an audit is currently underway, will find out timeline

  Green stated wanted to have emergency mtg on this

  Simpkins stated they have 700k budget for 3 centers; commission is not holding money.

   5.

Approval of Agenda

Simpkins/ Wood 5-0

   6.

Awards, Presentations, and Appearances

   7.

Consent

   Green/Holt 5-0

7.a Ratification Memo

7.b BOCC Meeting/ Workshop Minutes

7.b.1. - February 18, 2025, Regular Meeting

7.c Approval of Appointments to the Public Safety Coordinating Council

7.d Approval to Pay United Rentals $43,744.00 for the Emergency Rental of a Chiller to Cool the Jail

7.e City of Midway Animal Control Inter-Local Agreement

7.f Approval of Signatures for Special Assessment Liens and Contracts - ARPA Funds and State Housing Initiative Partnership Program (SHIP) Programs

7.g Approval and Signature(s) for Satisfaction of Special Assessment Lien

7.h Approval of Local Agency (LAP) contract for South Adams Street Project between Gadsden

County and Sandco, LLC.

7.i Reinstatement and Adjustment of Annual Leave for Interim County Administrator

   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.

Reginald Cunningham, 329 Robinson Dr. Quincy, FL  

  Cunningham appeared to talk about Gadsden Senior Foundation.

Gwen Parker, 405 Fox Fire Ct Quincy, FL

 Parker appeared before the board to talk about Gadsden senior foundation. 

Evelyn Alexis, 944 Strong Rd. Quincy, FL

  Alexis appeared to talk about Gadsden senior foundation.

Dannie McMillan, P.O. Box 1196 Havana, FL

  McMillan appeared to talk about Gadsden senior foundation.

Charles Morris, 23201 Blue Star Hwy

  Here on behalf of United Gadsden Incorporated 

  Attorney mentioned ordinance and no discussion by commission is permitted under citizens to be heard.

Everline Brown, P.O. Box 32332 Chattahoochee, FL

   Brown appeared to talk about Gadsden senior foundation.

  10.

Public Hearing

  11.

General Business

 11.a

Funding Request for Dr. Camron Browning

  Morris presented. 

  Attorney stated did not believe funds can be expended through indigent funds

  Green thought it was premature   

  Holt stated not in favor of amount of money

  Green stated his biggest issue was the funding source

    Mayor Protem, 105 NE 7th Avenue, Havana

            Protem appeared before the board in support of funding Dr. Browning

  Dr. Browning appeared before the board. Stated was asking for commitment from the board in order for the clinic to have stability.  

  Chair stated to make commitment but not approve anything yet

  Attorney stated could not come from indigent fund; county can commit that amount of money and direct staff to provide funding source

Chair stated to bring item back next meeting

 11.b

Board Direction Regarding Appointments/Reappointments of Board Members to the

Gadsden Hospital, Inc. Board of Directors

  Morris presented

Green stepped out at 8:04 p.m.

  Chair stated thought the board was dissolved already

Wood stepped out at 8:06 p.m. and returned at 8:07 p.m.

Green returned at 8:07 p.m.

  Simpkins motion to advertise for hospital board for citizens interested in serving/ Holt 5-0

  Laurel Bradley appeared before the board and stated expired in May, need new members

 11.c

Approval of Resolution 2025-024 Grant Budget Amendment for FY2025

  Morris presented. 

Simpkins/ Green 5-0

 11.d

Approval to Utilize District 1 Paving Funds for the Resurfacing of Frank Pais Road

  Morris presented. Paving fund balance $204,198.07 

  Curtis Young appeared and stated they wanted to go with Peavy and Sons

Debra Robinson, 380 Frank Pais Rd.

  Robinson appeared before the board asking to approve this item.  

Green/ Holt 5-0

 11.e

Approval of the Gadsden County Citizen Review Committee Plan and Appointees to Assist

in the Hiring of the County Administrator

  Morris presented. 

  Attorney stated several board members stated they would like committee to have access to all applications  

  Ms. Robinson and Ms. Goldwire appeared.

  Simpkins asked if they were comfortable with the dates – they stated yes.

Chair stated his 2 members were Davey Clay and Artevious Jackson  

Simpkins motion to approve with the addition of Chair’s 2 names/ Green 5-0

 11.f

Approval of Payment to Be Dispersed to the Gadsden County Senior Center Foundation

Item pulled.

 12.

Clerk of Court

 13.

Interim County Attorney

  Baptiste stated he met with HR in regards to employees on suspension; HR completed 90% of investigation.

  Baptiste stated he asked commission to give authority over this matter

  Holt stated it should have been brought back to Morris – asked what the results were

  Baptiste stated board has no authority over day-to-day operations. Board vote for him to have authority.      

  Baptiste stated

  Wood stated to have SHADE meeting – Baptiste stated no need for SHADE mtg

  Baptiste stated will request SHADE mtg regarding former county attorney

Green/ Holt 5-0

  Baptiste stated sent out draft copy of boys’ and girls’ agreement; wanted direction if can share doc with city on behalf of county

Green motion to share doc with city of Quincy/ Wood 5-0

  Baptiste mentioned memorandum

Wood stepped out at 8:39 p.m. and returned at 8:40 p.m.

 14.

Interim County Administrator

No updates.

 15.

Discussion Items by Commissioners

 15.a

Commissioner Alonzetta Simpkins, District 2

  Proclamation for Elizah Hutley

Green stepped out at 8:41 p.m. 

  Big Bend rodeo received recognition “rodeo of the year”

Simpkins wanted to recognize them. 

  Requested resolution for organization  

Simpkins/ Holt 4-0

  Simpkins stated she wanted to recognize volunteer firefighters 

  Simpkins mentioned striping on Jaimeson Rd.

  April 19^th - Planning family fun day in Havana from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 15.b

Commissioner Shawn Wood, District 3

  Wood stated Morris met with fire chiefs.

  Wood mentioned electric bill at cigar bar

  Wood stated would like to look at Corey Field and Joe Ferolito center to maybe purchase    

 15.c

Commissioner Brenda A. Holt, District 4

  Holt mentioned striping on Dewey Johnson Rd.

  Holt mention on the 27^th they will be having a community meeting, and stated she hoped all commissioners would be there.

  Holt asked Morris for an update on the EMS and Firetrucks GPS systems; Baptiste stated he had spoken with Morris and they intend to create an ordinance for this as there is not one in place at this time.

  Wood stated communication error with GPS

  Holt mentioned invoice and issues with clerk  

 15.d

Commissioner Ronterious Green, District 5

  Green mentioned speed bumps on Shiloh

 15.e

Commissioner Eric F. Hinson, District 1

  Chair mentioned bond and stated they need to jump on that quick; may be difficult to receive bond again. 

  16.

Motion to Adjourn

Chair adjourned meeting at 9:12 p.m.