1.

Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

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

   4.

Amendments to the Agenda

   James stated below amendments

Request to add under general business: items 11.e., 11.f., 11.g., 11.h., 11.i., 11.j., 11.k., 11.l., 11.m., 11.n., 11.o., 11.p., 11.q., 11.r., 11.s., 11.t., 11.u. 

   5.

Approval of Agenda

  Holt/ Wood 4-0

Hinson appeared at 6:06 p.m.

   6.

Awards, Presentations, and Appearances

 6.a.

Presentation of Legislative Agenda

   McGlonn appeared before the board to present.

  Project categories and rankings

  Public safety projects

  Water & Infrastructure projects

  Green asked about timeframe; McGlonn stated by Nov. 10 it has to be submitted.

Wood stepped out at 6:23 p.m. and returned at 6:24 p.m. 

 6.b.

Presentation of Right Sizing Vehicle Inventory

   Mr. Meeks appeared to present and recommended to reduce leased vehicle count.

Meeks stated they identified 6 luxury vehicles with annual cost 90k

  Chair asked about vans for seniors 

  7.

Consent  

  Baptiste asked to pull item 7.e. and move to 11.v.  

Simpkins motion to approve consent and move item 7.e. to item 11.v./ Green 5-0

7.a Ratification Memo

7.b. BOCC Meeting/ Workshop Minutes: 

        1. October 21, 2025, BOCC Meeting

7.c. Approval of Authorization for Chairperson to Execute Agreement

7.d. Approval of Surplus Personal Transfer from Wakulla County BOCC to Gadsden BOCC for show hog pens and livestock equipment for the Inman Ag Pavilion

7.e. Approval of IOPS 360 Software Agreement Renewal

   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.

Akirria Robinson, 805 Bainbridge, GA

  Robinson appeared to check on progress of complaint she submitted.

  Baptiste asked to have limited discussion regarding this issue. 

  10.

Public Hearing

 11.

General Business

 11.a.

Approval for EMS Ambulance Remounts and Stryker Power-Pro 2 stretcher

  James presented.

  Chief Ford appeared to provide overview

Wood/ Green 5-0

 11.b.

Approval of the Return of Enterprise Rental Vehicles and payout for early return

  James presented.

  Baptiste stated there is a master lease agreement… 

Simpkins/ Green 5-0

 11.c.

Approval of Addendum to Engineering & Design Services Agreement with Consolidated Design Professionals, LLC for the South Adams Street Sidewalk Project – Project No. 18-02

  Baptiste presented item.

Green/ Holt 5-0

 11.d.

Approval of an Amendment between the FL Department of Health and Gadsden County to supervise and facilitate the Prescription and Ambulatory Medical Services (PAMS) program.

  James presented.

  McGlonn appeared.

Wood/ Simpkins 4-1

Holt opposed.   

 11.e.

Approval of Amendment Three to CDBG-DR Subrecipient Agreement M0026 with the FL Department of Commerce

  James presented item.

Simpkins/ Wood 5-0  

  11.f.

Approval of Resolution No. 206-004 finding a public purpose and Authorizing the County to assume responsibility for the electricity costs associated with streetlights located within County rights-of-way in the Magnolia Forest Subdivision, and approval of a related agreement with the Magnolia Forest Homeowners Association

  Baptiste presented.

  Green stated there was no dollar amount for this and wanted more details.  

Wood stepped out at 7:21 p.m. and returned at 7:22 p.m.

  Jackie Johnson, President of Magnolia Forest HOA, appeared.

Simpkins motion to approve item with limit of 10k/ Green 4-1

Holt opposed.

 11.g.

Review and Approval of the 2026 Gadsden County Legislative Priorities

  James presented.

  Wood motion with amendment of adding county wide fire dept./Green

Green stepped out at 7:34 p.m. and returned at 7:36 p.m.

Simpkins stepped out at 7:35 p.m. and returned at 7:37 p.m.

Wood motion to approve with amendment of adding county wide fire dept./Green 5-0

 11.h.

Approval of a two-year renewal of the Fire and Rescue Interlocal Agreement between Gadsden County and the Town of Havana

  James presented.

  Wood stated would like to see 10k across the board. 

Hinson/ Green 5-0

 11.i.

Approval to amend existing Volunteer Fire Contracts (Gretna)

  Simpkins motion to approve for Gretna/Green 5-0  

 11.j.

Approval to amend existing Volunteer Fire Contracts (Concord)

Simpkins motion for 10k increase for Concord/ Wood 5-0

 11.k.

Approval to amend existing Volunteer Fire Contracts (Wetumpka)

Green motion for 10k increase for Wetumpka/ Wood 5-0

 11.l.

Approval to amend existing Volunteer Fire Contracts (Greenshade)

Simpkins motion for 10k increase for Greenshade/ Green 5-0

11.m.

Approval to amend existing Volunteer Fire Contracts (Sycamore)

Wood motion for 10k increase for Sycamore/ Green 5-0

 11.n.

Approval to amend existing Volunteer Fire Contracts (Midway)

Green motion for 10k increase for Midway/ Holt 5-0

 11.o.

Approval to amend existing Volunteer Fire Contracts (Greensboro)

Wood motion for 10k increase for Greensboro/ Holt 5-0

 11.p.

Approval to amend existing Volunteer Fire Contracts (Chattahoochee)

Wood motion for 10k increase for Chattahoochee/ Holt 5-0

 11.q.

Approval to amend existing Volunteer Fire Contracts (Mt. Pleasant)

Wood motion for 10k increase for Mt. Pleasant/ Holt 5-0

11.r.

Approval to amend existing Volunteer Fire Contracts (Robertsville)

Holt motion for 10k increase for Robertsville/ Green 5-0

Green asked about estimated costs for fire hydrants. Chief Walker appeared.

 11.s.

Approval of a study facilitated by Vibrant Medical Professionals to examine Medicaid billing processes and resulting revenues

   James presented.

  Raynak appeared

Holt/ Wood 5-0  

 11.t.

Approval to move funding from a Due To Liability owed to the Gadsden Senior Center 2025-26 budget

  Raynak presented item.

Wood motion to table item/ Green 5-0

 11.u.

Approval of Grant Agreement between Gadsden County and the FL Division of Emergency Management for HMGP funding of the Robertsville Fire Station Generator

  Holt/ Green 5-0

 11.v.

Approval of IOPS 360 Software Agreement Renewal

  Baptiste presented.

Holt/ Green 5-0

  12.

Clerk of Court

No updates.

  Al Lawson appeared to discuss legislative priorities. 

Simpkins stepped out at 8:37 p.m. and returned at 8:39 p.m.

  13.

County Attorney

No updates.

  Green asked about policy regarding employee issue; asked for meeting or workshop on policy

  14.

County Administrator

  Pleased with progress on building projects.

  15.

Discussion Items by Commissioners

 15.a.

Commissioner Alonzetta Simpkins, District 2

  Simpkins stated on Nov.8, there will be garage sale at Magnolia Hills at 7 a.m.

Holt stepped out at 8:52 p.m.

Community Mtg Nov. 6 at Havana Library at 6 p.m.

Holt returned at 8:54 p.m.

Simpkins mentioned bonds and having discussions on it.

 15.b.

Commissioner Shawn Wood, District 3

  Wood stated it was concerning that they give 90k to someone who does not show up.  

  Sawdust Park – staff did amazing job at that park

  Wood stated need cameras at parks

  Wood mentioned North FL Fair and Gadsden High 

 15.c.

Commissioner Brenda A. Holt, District 4

  Holt agreed with Wood on high school and stated was not in favor of large schools.

Wood stepped out at 9:09 p.m. and returned at 9:11 p.m.

 15.d.

Commissioner Ronterious Green, District 5

  Derrick Elias appeared to ask about their grievance process.

  Green mentioned operation green light for veterans

 15.e.

Commissioner Eric F. Hinson, District 1

Holt motion for proclamation for Bonnie Francis/ Green 4-0

Holt motion for Nov. 17 mtg/ Green 3-2

Hinson, Simpkins opposed.

  Chair mentioned second harvest and thanked everyone who contributed. 

  16.

Motion to Adjourn

Chair adjourned meeting at 9:39 p.m.