1.

Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

    Chair called meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Simpkins led into invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag.

   4.

Amendments to the Agenda

 Holt wanted to add strategic plan and asked why it was not added to agenda

  Chair stated once they get budget out the way then they can discuss strategic plan.

  Holt stated they do strategic plan before they do the budget.

  Chair stated to remove 7.b. and change 7.d. to 7.b.

  Baptiste stated they were conflating the process; chair sets agenda for regular meetings

Under special meeting, administrator conducts a poll

  Holt motion to add strategic plan item to regular meeting next Tuesday/ Wood 5-0

  Holt motion to remove item 7.b./ Wood 5-0

  Wood motion to move item 7.d. to item 7.b./ Simpkins 5-0 

   5.

Approval of Agenda

  Holt/ Wood 5-0  

   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. 

  7.

General Business

 7.a.

Capital Health Insurance Rates

  Morris presented.

  Morris went through options; staff recommended option 1

   Green asked when will they see other comparisons for health insurance; Morris stated staff is working on comparisons at the moment.

  Baptiste stated was asked by staff to research process related to health insurance; operating on previous agreement and recommended to put out RFP to put them in compliance.

  Baptiste stated they have a broker and a broker agent. It was a 2-party system. They do not have a contract with either.  

  Ms. Goldwire appeared. They do not have a broker and an agent.

  Simpkins stated CHP would deal with them directly if they choose.

  Simpkins motion for option 1/ Green 5-0

 7.b.

Senior Citizen Reallocation of Funding for Gadsden County Senior Citizens

Item pulled.

 7.b.

Approval of Bid Award to Titan Construction for Cane Creek Bridge Repair

   Morris presented.

  Young stated they only received 2 bids.

 Holt/ Wood 5-0

 7.c.

County Administrator Update

  Morris wanted to bring forth timeline by FACM

   Simpkins motion to bring in Reginald James as month-to-month/ Hinson

Green asked about month-to-month

  Simpkins stated did not want to lock them in

  Chair stated spoke with Morris about difficulties with juggling different job titles.

  Green stated his concern was that Morris would still need to train Mr. James.

He did not see the urgency in making changes now.

  Holt stated she liked Mr. James but this was not his expertise. That was why she chose Robert Presnell at the last meeting.

Simpkins motion to bring in Reginald James as month-to-month/ Hinson 3-2

Green, Holt opposed.

 7.d.

Approval of Bid Award to Titan Construction for Cane Creek Bridge Repair

*Moved to item 7.b.*

  8.

Motion to Adjourn

Chair adjourned meeting at 6:47 p.m.