1.

Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

   Chair called meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Green led into invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

   4.

Amendments to the Agenda

  Mr. James requested the below amendments:

Pull under general business items 11.c., 11.d. 11. e., 11.g.

Add under Public Hearing items 10.c. and 10.d.

Add under General Business items 11.h. and 11.i.

Green/ Wood 4-0

   5.

Approval of Agenda

  Green/ Wood 4-0

   6.

Awards, Presentations, and Appearances

  6.a.

Recognition of Ms. Dorothy Gunn Wood

Chair presented recognition to Ms. Dorothy Gunn Wood

  7.

Consent

  Wood/ Simpkins 4-0

7.a Ratification Memo

7.b BOCC Meeting/Workshop Minutes

1. September 30, 2025, Boys & Girls Club Meeting

2. October 7, 2025, BOCC Meeting 

7.c. Approval of Signature for Special Assessment Liens-Foreclosure Prevention Assistance-SHIP

7.d. Approval to Accept the State-Funded Agreement (DMS-P2-25-07-09) between Gadsden County and the FL Department of Management Services

7.e. Approval of the Renewal of EMS Reporting Software Subscription

   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.

Kate McFall, 1206 Walton Dr. Tallahassee, FL

  McFall appeared regarding animal services. She asked about possibility of moving animal services to Sheriff’s office and had concerns over those changes.

  10.

PUBLIC HEARING

 10.a.

Approval for Resolutions 2025-054 & 2025-055 to balance the Fine & Forfeiture FY 24-25 Budget

 James presented

 Derrick Elias, P.O. Box 2171

Asked to elaborate on this item.

  Raynak appeared to expound on item  

 Green advised to have finance director give explanation first before allowing public comments. 

Green/ Simpkins 4-0

 10.b.

Approval for Resolution 2025-056 and Budget Amendment 2025-88 to set up budget for unanticipated revenues and expenses to a Capital Project for Public Works in FY24-25 Budget

 James presented.

Raynak appeared to expound on item. No fiscal impact.

Derrick Elias appeared again and asked about total amount.  

Simpkins/ Green 4-0

 10.c.

Approval of Resolution 2026-002 Budget Amendment for FY25-26 Sheriff’s Department

 James presented.

Raynak appeared to expound on item.

Chair asked if any public comments and there were none.

Chair asked if task force was included and James stated yes.

Green/ Wood 4-0

 10.d.

Approval of Resolution 2026-001 Grant Budget Amendment for FY2026

 James presented.

Raynak appeared to expound on item.

Chair asked if any public comments and there were none.

Chair asked if could take money from Midway and use for this.

Simpkins/ Wood 4-0

  11.

GENERAL BUSINESS

 11.a.

Approval of Modification No.2 which extends the expiration date of the Hurricane Shelter Retrofit Agreement #F0100

  James presented.

Wood/ Green 4-0

 11.b.

Approval of Resolution 2025-053 Grant Budget Amendment for FY 2025

  James presented.

Green/ Simpkins 4-0

 11.c.

Approval of Fire and Rescue Interlocal Agreement Between Gadsden County and the Town of Havana

 11.d.

Approval of Resolution 2025-057 Gadsden County Chamber of Commerce Agreement for FY2025

 11.e.

Approval of Resolution 2026-001 Grant Budget Amendment for FY25-26 Sheriff’s Department

 11.f.

Approval of Renewal of Contract for Federal Lobbyist Services

James presented.

Raynak appeared to expound on item.  

  Wood motion to not approve and do RFP/ Green 4-0   

Wood stepped out at 6:51 p.m.

 11.g.

Approval to Amend the existing Volunteer Fire Department Contracts to allow for a 5% increase from base funding for the next 2 years of their contracts

 11.h.

Approval of Resolution No. 2026-003 Designating Administrative Authority for Plat and Replat Approvals Pursuant to Senate Bill 784

 James presented.

Wood returned at 6:52 p.m. 

Green/ Wood 4-0

  11.i.

Approval of LAP Expiration of Agreement/Time Extension for 436992-1-CR 268 Adams St from CR 274 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to Clark St.

  James presented.

Baptiste stated this was regarding South Adams St Sidewalk

Green/ Simpkins 4-0

  12.

Clerk of Court

No updates.

  13.

County Attorney  

  Baptiste requesting workshop on Kratom.

Green asked for it to be Special meeting.

  Baptiste mentioned procurement policy and special meeting on that as well.

  14.

County Administrator

  James stated met with Enterprise and will have first phase on agenda in next meeting.

James mentioned legislative agenda.

James mentioned strategic planning.

 15.

DISCUSSION ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS

 15.a.

Commissioner Alonzetta Simpkins, District 2

Simpkins asked for proclamation for domestic awareness

Simpkins/ Green 4-0

Simpkins motion for … / Green 5-0

Holt appeared at 7:05 p.m.

Nov. 6 – Town Hall Meeting at Havana Library

 15.b.

Commissioner Shawn Wood, District 3

 15.c.

Commissioner Brenda A. Holt, District 4

 15.d.

Commissioner Ronterious Green, District 5

Green asked about Planning Commission. Baptiste stated there is a planning mtg on 10/23

Hopefully will have a quorum

Green motion for proclamation for Careers & Construction month/ Simpkins 5-0

 15.e.

Commissioner Eric F. Hinson, District 1

  16.

Motion to Adjourn

Chair adjourned meeting at 7:57 p.m.