1.

Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

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

   4.

Amendments to the Agenda

No amendments

   5.

Approval of Agenda

  Baptiste stated they need to look at resolution banning burning due to upcoming dry weather   

Wood motion to add resolution/ Holt 5-0

  Baptiste stated for item 11.m., there needs to be a motion to add the work authorization

Wood/ Green 5-0

 Holt motion to approve amended agenda/ Wood 5-0

   6.

Awards, Presentations, and Appearances

 6.a.

Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman

  Wood nominated Hinson and Holt nominated Green

 Motion to elect Hinson as Chair passes 3-2

Holt nominated Green as Vice-Chair and Hinson nominated Simpkins.

Nominate Green as Vice-Chair passes 5-0  

  7.

Consent 

  Green asked to pull item 7.d. for discussion  

Green motion to approve consent/ Hinson 5-0

7.a Ratification Memo

7.b. BOCC Meeting/ Workshop Minutes: 

        1. October 30, 2025, Special Meeting

        2. November 4, 2025, Regular BOCC Meeting

7.c. Approval of Signature for Special Assessment Lien and Contract – SHIP

7.d. Approval of 2026 Holiday Schedule

7.e. Approval of the 2026 BOCC Meeting Calendar

7.f. Approval of Library Annual Plan of Service 2025-2026

   8.

Items Pulled for Discussion 

 7.d.

Approval of 2026 Holiday Schedule

  Green motion for item 7.d. to be consistent with state schedule/ Wood 5-0 

   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.

  10.

Public Hearing

 10.a.

Approval of Resolution 2026-008 and Budget Amendments for FY26

  James presented

  Holt asked Moye about report on parks. 

Wood/ Green 5-0

  Ms. Washington appeared and stated they follow same schedule as county.

 10.b.

Approval of Resolution 2025-058 Budget Amendments for FY25

Wood motion to table item – failed due to no second.

   Simpkins motion to approve item/ Green 3-2

Wood, Hinson opposed.  

  James stated this needed to be done by the 28^th 

  11.

General Business

 11.a.

Approval of an Amendment to the existing contract for I.F.W. Security LLC Services at county buildings

  James presented.

Holt motion to approve/ Simpkins  

Withdrew motion and second

  Green motion to increase from $15 to $20/ Holt 4-1

Wood opposed.  

 11.b.

Approve changes to the Vehicle Use Policy and Take-Home Policy for Vehicles

  James presented.

  Holt asked about the vehicles; Meeks appeared.   

Wood asked that they report speeding ticket within 24 hours

Green motion to approve with additions/ Wood

Withdrew motion and second

Green motion to approve item with language that follows FL Law/ Holt 5-0   

 11.c.

Approval of Verizon Connect GPS

  James presented.

Simpkins/ Green 5-0

11.d.

Approval to accept the Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement #G0606

 James presented.

Wood/ Green 5-0

 11.e.

Approval of Amendment 1 to Hammond Design Group, LLC Continuing Services Contract for Professional Architectural Services

 Wood/Simpkins 5-0

 11.f.

Approval of the Agreement for GIS Services with the ARPC

  Holt/ Simpkins 5-0

 11.g.

Approval of LAP Expiration of Agreement/Time Extension for 441193-2-Barineau Road Over Willacoochee Creek Bridge No. 504135

   Simpkins/ Green 5-0

 11.h.

Approval of LAP Expiration of Agreement/Time Extension for 453007-2-Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek Bridge No. 504020 Rep Air

  Holt/ Green 5-0

 11.i.

Approval of LAP Expiration of Agreement/Time Extension for 446637-2-CR 12 Fairbanks Road from CR157 Concord Road to Leon Co Line – Phase II

   Green/ Holt 5-0

 11.j.

Approval of LAP Expiration of Agreement/Time Extension for 448611-1-CR 274 Ben Bostick Road from I-10 Overpass to SR 10 (US 90)

   Holt/ Green 5-0

 11.k.

Approval of LAP Expiration of Agreement/Time Extension for 446637-2-CR 12 Fairbanks Road from CR157 Concord Road to Leon Co Line – Phase II

Duplicate

 11.l.

Approval of the payment of year two of the Flock Safety Agreement

  James presented

Holt/ Green 5-0

11.m.

Approval of the Boys & Girls Club Design Task Order

  Holt/ Wood 5-0

  Baptiste asked to amend motion to approve Hammond Design work authorization

Holt amended motion to approve item and include the approval of Hammond Design work authorization/ Wood 5-0    

 11.n.

Approval of Resolution Prohibiting Outdoor Burning 

Holt/ Green 5-0

  12.

Clerk of Court

No updates.

  13.

County Attorney

No updates.

  14.

County Administrator

  James announced additional office closure dates for holidays

  James mentioned strategic planning session on December 13  

  15.

Discussion Items by Commissioners

 15.a.

Commissioner Alonzetta Simpkins, District 2

   Simpkins stated would like for bonds workshop

Green stepped out at 7:25 p.m.

  Simpkins stated would like for procurement policy to be on agenda for next meeting. 

  Simpkins stated would like update on software

Green returned at 7:27 p.m.

Simpkins stepped out at 7:31 p.m.

 15.b.

Commissioner Shawn Wood, District 3

  Wood would like a PSA on fires.

 15.c.

Commissioner Brenda A. Holt, District 4

  Rev. Tony Hannah appeared before the board. 

Holt stated it was an error made by the board; Green stated would not call it an error since they did ask.

   Wood stated to allow manager and attorney to come back with this.   

  Holt mentioned policy with getting items on agenda.

 15.d.

Commissioner Ronterious Green, District 5

 15.e.

Commissioner Eric F. Hinson, District 1

  16.

Motion to Adjourn

Chair adjourned meeting at 7:56 p.m.