Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

   Chair called meeting to order at 6 p.m. Chair led into moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance. 

Citizens Requesting to be Heard on Non-Agenda Items (3-minutes 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. 

Green appeared at 6:02 p.m.

5. GENERAL BUSINESS

5.a. Discussion on Architectural and Engineering Services

   James presented. 

   Chair recessed workshop at 6:15 p.m.

   Chair resumed workshop at 6:26 p.m.

  Brian Yarborough, Architect, and William Rutherford, Owner, appeared to discuss projects.  

  Green stated most of concern is plethora of projects they have and want to make sure they are comfortable with meeting deadlines.

  Brian stated will have docs done on time, EMS building is done.     

  Holt stated they need calendar from administrator

  Wood stated has not really seen anything in Chattahoochee and was concerning, but he had faith in them.

  Chair asked if gave instructions on deadlines with RFP

  Simpkins asked if could push to beginning or middle of October for design completion.

  Public Safety Complex update

  Simpkins asked about timeframe and square footage

  Baptiste stated EOC footprint was not being amended - about 5900 sq ft

    Holt asked about deadline for complex; Rutherford stated 12 or 14 months to build it, 2 months to advertise and hire construction mgr.

  Baptiste stated will get timeline on each grant agreement expiration date.

  McGlonn appeared to discuss dates

  Simpkins asked if able to put timelines on RFP to make sure they are able to meet deadlines.

Simpkins stepped out at 7:14 p.m.

Holt stepped out at 7:20 p.m.

     Bret Hammond appeared regarding boys & girls club.

Simpkins returned at 7:20 p.m.

Holt returned at 7:21 pm.

   James stated has not heard back from city yet on special meeting.

  Baptiste stated they plan on attending city mtg tomorrow.

  Green stated would rather not have this convo yet

  Hammond stated site is crucial and impacts the design.   

5.b. Discussion on Prescription Assistance Medical Service Request

 James asked to remove item 5.b. from agenda.

  Holt asked what was the hold up for PAMS

  Baptiste stated money with PAMS was not reimbursement mechanism 

  Baptiste read through ordinance

Baptiste stated hopefully in next commission meeting could bring back more info.

  Holt stated need to come back with contract for PAMS 

  Simpkins stated prior convo needs to be had with health dept prior to next meeting   

6. Motion to Adjourn

Chair adjourned workshop at 7:39 p.m.