1.

Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  Vice- Chair called meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Green led into invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. 

   4.

Amendments to the Agenda

  James stated below amendments.

Request to add under public hearing:

·         Item 10.b. Public Hearing: Approval of Resolution 2025-041 and 2025-042 Budget Amendments for FY25

·         Item 10.c. Public Hearing: Approval of Resolution 2025-039 and Budget Amendments for FY2

·         Item 10.d. Public Hearing Approval of Resolution 2024-040 and Budget Amendment for FY 2024-2025

·         Item 10.e. Public Hearing: Approval of Resolution 2025-043, 2025-044 and Budget Amendment for FY 2024-2025

Request to Add under General Business:

·         Item 11.g. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between The Florida Department of Health and Gadsden County for The Emergency Medical Services Matching Grant

Pull Item 10. a.

Holt/ Wood 4-0

   5.

Approval of Agenda

   Holt/ Wood 4-0

  6.

Awards, Presentations, and Appearances

  Green presented proclamation to Big Bend Rodeo. 

Chair appeared at 6:06 p.m.

Holt stepped out at 6:11 p.m.

  7.

Consent

   Simpkins/ Wood 4-0

7.a Ratification Memo

7.b BOCC Meeting/Workshop Minutes

1. July 25, 2025 Workshop

7.c. Approval and Signatures for Satisfaction of Special Assessment Lien

   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.

Holt returned at 6:13 p.m.

Linda Barkley, 530 Dusty House Rd Quincy, FL

  Barkley appeared to discuss ARPA funds, CARES and if they still have that money.

Also asked about SHIP. 

  Steele stated has public records request already from Barkley and they are working on it.

Richele Robinson, 318 Stanley St Quincy, FL

   Robinson appeared before the board to discuss issues on boys & girls club location, hiring a permanent county administrator, and increasing starting salary. Opposed raising millage rate.

  10.

Public Hearing

 10.a.

Public Hearing (Legislative)- 13480 Pat Thomas Parkway, Mainline Contracting LLC Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment (SSPA 2025-01

Pulled.  

 10.b.

Public Hearing: Approval of Resolution 2025-041 and 2025-042 Budget Amendments for FY25

  Raynak presented item.

Holt/ Green 5-0

 10.c.

Public Hearing: Approval of Resolution 2025-039 and Budget Amendments for FY25

  Raynak presented item.

Holt/Simpkins 5-0

 10.d.

Public Hearing: Approval of Resolution 2024-040 and Budget Amendment for FY 2024-2025

  Raynak presented item.

  Derrick Elias appeared before the board and asked if they prioritized that was the best place for funding to go.

  Richele Robinson appeared. 

Wood/ Simpkins 5-0

 10.e.

Public Hearing: Approval of Resolution 2025-043, 2025-044 and Budget Amendment for FY 2024-2025

  Raynak presented item. 

Holt/ Simpkins 5-0

  Raynak stated second part of amendment

Baptiste stated motion needs to be withdrawn. Holt and Simpkins withdrew.

  Baptiste stated need to ask for public comments on second item.

Green/Holt 5-0

  11.

General Business

 11.a.

Revised Gadsden County Indigent Burial Application

  appeared before the board to discuss the revised amendments.

Green/ Holt 5-0

 11.b.

Approval of 2025 Older American Act Program III Amended Contract

  James presented item.

Simpkins/ Holt 5-0

 11.c.

Approval of Bid Award to Sandco, LLC. For South Adams Street Sidewalk

  James asked Mr. Young to appear.

  Young presented item.

Green/ Holt 5-0  

Wood asked to communicate better with Quincy on this so no problems.

 11.d.

Approval of the EAP Services Contract with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

  James presented item.

Holt/ Simpkins 5-0

 11.e.

Approval of the Medical Director Service Agreement

  James presented item.

Simpkins/ Holt 5-0

 11.f.

Park Presentation and Request

  Ms. Moye appeared before the board to provide presentation on parks.

  Department needs/ requests

  Green mentioned lighting at parks.

Wood stepped out at 7:16 p.m. and returned at 7:17 p.m.

Green stepped out at 7:21 p.m.

 11.g.

Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between The Florida Department of Health and Gadsden County for The Emergency Medical Services Matching Grant

  Holt/ Wood 5-0

Green returned at 7:24 p.m.

  12.

Clerk of Court

  Mr. Thomas appeared to discuss reports and emails he has sent.

  Green thanked Clerk for info and emails and would love to see him more often.

  Holt mentioned Stevens School.

  Clerk discussed cash report and indigent healthcare

  Clerk mentioned email he sent about property tax.

  Clerk mentioned cash report and Dori Slosberg $181,105.31

James stated will follow up on that.

  Clerk talked about process with property tax.

  Holt stated they need a hospital.    

  13.

County Attorney

  No updates. 

  14.

County Administrator

  James thanked board for opportunity to serve.

  James mentioned having 89 county vehicles and reducing that.

  James mentioned getting grant dollars spent and focusing on that. Determined to get these projects going.  

  15.

Discussion Items by Commissioners

 15.a.

Commissioner Alonzetta Simpkins, District 2

  Simpkins thanked the Clerk and they will continue to work together.

  August 21 at 6 p.m. – Scottown Park   

 15.b.

Commissioner Shawn Wood, District 3

  Wood stated helping Florida State hospital with grant process. Asked James for letter of support

Wood motion for support letter/ Holt 5-0

  Wood mentioned needing walkway from Gretna to Quincy

 15.c.

Commissioner Brenda A. Holt, District 4

  Holt stated they need to zone property correctly in order for people to come in. Sewer lines are also very important.

  Holt stated they need a swimming pool to train people.

 15.d.

Commissioner Ronterious Green, District 5

  Green welcomed interim county administrator and asked to continue process of finding permanent county administrator.

  Baptiste provided update on Kratom; requesting workshop on it.

  Green mentioned Champs Chance and working with the owner, Ms. Bopp, with finding a location.  

  Green mentioned planning & zoning board and their quorum issues. Baptiste stated will place this issue on agenda so each commissioner can look at the member they each appointed.

  Baptiste stated Bouie has been doing great job; will look at attendance.

  Green mentioned maintenance on McCook Rd. and doing ride with public works on that road.

  Holt mentioned TDC being honored. Also mentioned condos.

15.e.

Commissioner Eric F. Hinson, District 1

  Thanked Mr. James for accepting position.

  16.

Motion to Adjourn

Chair adjourned meeting at 8:37 p.m.