1.

Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

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

Simpkins arrived at 6:04 p.m.

   4.

Amendments to the Agenda

   Morris stated the below amendments.

Request to PULL under Consent:

Item 7.c SHIP Annual Report and Certification

Request to ADD under General Business:

-          Item 11.h Approval of Tammy Jimenez’s appointment to the Gadsden County Board of Planning Commission.

-          Item 11.i Approval Funding Re-Allocation to Support Gadsden County Senior Services

-          Item 11.j Approval to Accept DOH Funding and a Proposal from Handtevy for an EMS Lifesaving Mobile Application, Training, and Support

-          Item 11.k Approval for Florida Department of Law Enforcement Salary Assistance for Fiscally Constrained Counties Grant

-          Item 11.l Approval of No-Cost Amendment No. 1 to Construction Contract with Sandco, LLC – South Adams Street Sidewalk LAP Project

-          Item 11.m Approval of Marty Spears’s appointment to the Gadsden County Board of Planning Commission

Holt/ Wood 5-0

   5.

Approval of Agenda

  Holt/ Green 5-0

  6.

Awards, Presentations, and Appearances

  7.

Consent

    Holt/ Green 5-0

7.a Ratification Memo

7.b BOCC Meeting/Workshop Minutes

1. August 4, 2025, Budget Workshop

2. August 5, 2025, Regular BOCC Meeting

3. August 11, 2025, Special Meeting

4. August 14, 2025, Special Meeting

5. August 19, 2025, Regular BOCC Meeting

7.c. SHIP Annual Report and Certification

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

7.e. Approval and Signatures for Special Assessment Liens and Contracts-SHIP

   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.

Carolyn Ford

  Ms. Ford appeared before the board to discuss Stevens School. 

  Baptiste stated

Holt motion to appeal to allow commissioner comments/ Green 5-0

  Holt stated Ford was correct on this issue.   

Gary Murray

  Mr. Murray appeared before the board to discuss Woodberry Rd issues.

  Baptiste provided update on this road. They will send additional notices in 30 days.

  10.

Public Hearing

  11.

General Business

 11.a.

Approval of Barineau Road Over Willachoochee Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Notice of Award, Supplemental Agreement, Task Order, Resolution

  James presented item.

Holt/ Simpkins 5-0

 11.b.

Board Direction and Approval of Resolution 2025-045 Gadsden County Development Council Amendment for FY2025

  James presented item.

  Baptiste stated should have pulled item for it to go under public hearing.

Green motion to pull item/ Holt 5-0

 11.c.

Approval of CEI Task for WSB for the Providence Road (CR 274) Widening and Resurfacing

   James presented

Holt/ Wood 5-0

 11.d.

Approval of CEI Task Work Order for Dogtown Road (CR 161A) Widening and Resurfacing

  James presented item. 

Wood/ Holt 5-0

 11.e.

Approval of the Updated William M. Inman Agricultural Pavilion and Grounds Rental Agreement (2025)

  Baptiste presented item.

  Holt asked about cancellation.

Holt/ Green 5-0

 11.f.

Approval of the Updated MOU between the Gadsden County Board of County Commission and the Gadsden County Soil and Water Conservation District for governmental support

  Baptiste presented item. 

Green/Holt 5-0

 11.g.

Approval of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for Survival Flight, Inc.

  Baptiste presented item.

  Janet Hardman and Trent Robinson appeared.

Holt/ Green 5-0

 11.h.

Approval of Tammy Jimenez’s appointment to the Gadsden County Board of Planning Commission

  James presented item.

Holt/ Green 5-0

 11.i.

Approval Funding Re-Allocation to Support Gadsden County Senior Services

  Baptiste asked to pull item 11.i. due to needing public hearing.

Green motion to pull item/ Holt 5-0

Holt motion to allow comments/ Wood 5-0

Avis Woods, 719 Strom Rd. Quincy, FL

  Woods appeared. 

 11.j.

Approval to Accept DOH Funding and a Proposal from Handtevy for an EMS Lifesaving Mobile Application, Training, and Support

  James presented item.

Holt/ Green 5-0

 11.k.

Approval for Florida Department of Law Enforcement Salary Assistance for Fiscally Constrained Counties Grant

  James presented item. 

Holt/ Wood 5-0

 11.l.

Approval of No-Cost Amendment No. 1 to Construction Contract with Sandco, LLC – South Adams Street Sidewalk LAP Project (FPID 436992-1-58-01)

 James presented item.

Derrick Elias, P.O. Box 2171

  Elias appeared before the board. 

Wood/ Green 5-0

11.m.

Approval of Marty Spears’s appointment to the Gadsden County Board of Planning Commission

  James presented item.

Green/ Holt 5-0

  12.

Clerk of Court

No updates.

  13.

County Attorney

   Mentioned traffic crash that messed up bridge. County paid to fix bridge

  14.

County Administrator

  James stated appreciated Ford and Wood coming.

  James mentioned Enterprise

  Green mentioned looking for permanent legal services.

  15.

Discussion Items by Commissioners

 15.a.

Commissioner Alonzetta Simpkins, District 2

  Simpkins stated to not remain a house divided.  

 15.b.

Commissioner Shawn Wood, District 3

  Wood has concerns about buildings and asked for special meeting.

   Wood mentioned Stevens School and wants update every 2 weeks.

 15.c.

Commissioner Brenda A. Holt, District 4

  Holt mentioned strategic plan

   Holt mentioned Stevens School

 15.d.

Commissioner Ronterious Green, District 5

  Green asked about discussing things even when it relates to employment situations.

  Baptiste explained process

  Green mentioned animal shelter and re-locating it. 

 15.e.

Commissioner Eric F. Hinson, District 1

  Chair mentioned lighting 

Holt stepped out at 8:17 p.m.

  Chair mentioned bonds 

  16.

Motion to Adjourn

Chair adjourned meeting at 8:22 p.m.