1.

Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

 Chair called meeting to order at 5 p.m. led into invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag.

   4.

Amendments to the Agenda

Morris stated no amendments. 

   5.

Approval of Agenda

 Wood/ Simpkins 3-0

   6.

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. 

Tangela Chipman, 225 Sand Pine Cir.

  Chipman appeared to discuss driveway issue.  

  7.

General Business

 7.a.

Approval of Agreement Between Gadsden County and Browning Medical and Wellness, LLC

for Healthcare Services Funding Support

  Morris presented. 

Lemonteh Horne, 4434 Gearhart Rd. Tallahassee, FL

  Horne appeared before the board to oppose of this funding.

  Holt stated no process in place and need an RFQ.

 Green appeared at 5:31 p.m.

  Holt stated was not questioning the need; their job is policy.

  Baptiste mentioned procurement policy. He stated Browning is not providing services to Gadsden County. It was operating more like a grant.

  Green stated they will get repercussions on this. Others will come in with expectation that they are a loan company.

  Chair motion to approve item/ Simpkins

  Simpkins asked about bond; Baptiste stated there are performance bonds.

  Holt stated was interested in bond

  Green thought that 10% should be higher and is why he is not supporting it.

  Wood thought 10% was low.

Baptiste stated need to amend motion.

  Chair amended motion to approve item and make it 20% instead of 10%/ Simpkins 3-2

Holt, Green opposed.    

 7.b.

Approval of Delegating an Appointment to NACo

  Green/ Holt 5-0

  8.

Motion to Adjourn

Chair adjourned meeting at 5:55 p.m.