Board of County Commissioners
Gadsden County, Florida
Regular Public Meeting
March 15, 2016
6:00 p.m.
Present: Brenda A. Holt, Chair, District 4
Eric Hinson, Vice Chair, District 1
Dr. Anthony “Dr. V” Viegbesie, District 2
Gene Morgan, District 3
Sherrie Taylor, District 5
Nicholas Thomas, Clerk of Court
Robert Presnell, County Administrator
David Weiss, County Attorney
Marcella Blocker, Deputy Clerk
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INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair called meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., asked for moment of silence and then led in Pledge of Allegiance. Silent roll call conducted by Marcella Blocker. |
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AMENDMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA V/Morgan 5-0 |
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AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES
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Gadsden County Chamber of Commerce Update David Gardner appeared before the Board to give an update for the Small Business Service Center
Taylor stepped out at this juncture of the meeting.
Dr. Nick Comerford appeared before the Board and said a few words.
Commissioner Taylor re-appeared at this juncture of the meeting.
Rob Brown appeared before the Board and said a few words. Do not have to be member to take advantage of program. Helped three businesses to become incorporated. He gave a breakdown of the Program Metrics.
Marlon Marshall appeared before the Board and told them how the Chamber has helped in presenting his invention to FAMU and they were now in the process of putting it into fruition.
Chair Holt asked Mr. Nixon is he has been checking with the cities and county regarding permitting.
Dr. V entered into record that he was a member of the Canvassing Board and would not be present for the entire meeting because his presence was required there.
Commissioner Taylor thanked them for the presentation.
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Recognition of Linshell’s Boutique and Gifts, LLC Chair Holt presented a Certificate of Recognition to Linda Dixon and Linshells’ Boutique and she brought models with her.
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Super Why Summer Reading Camp
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Commissioner Hinson asked to recognize all females and said there were 2 distinguished ones that was on the Board.
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CLERK OF COURTS
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Value Adjustment Board Information Clerk Thomas told the Commissioner that the Value Adjustment Board was a statutory requirement that allowed citizens to petition. Wanted to give them enough time to replace Martha |
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CONSENT Morgan/H 4-0
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Approval of Minutes a. November 5, 2015-Workshop Meeting b. January 19, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes
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Ratification to Pay County Bills
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Consideration of a Transmittal of a Support Letter to the Apalachee Regional Planning Council for the Application of a Grant to Study the Feasibility of a Trail in Western Gadsden County
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ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
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CITIZENS REQUESTING TO BE HEARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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Linda Dixon appeared before the Board and had questions regarding the Chamber and asked how individuals received help regarding their program and stated there had been no contact with her regarding her business.
Chair Holt said the individuals that appeared here tonight stated they had gone to the Chamber but she was looking for the Chamber to contact businesses.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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PUBLIC HEARING-(First) Community Development Block Grant Mr. Presnell Need to adjourn for short hearing.
Hinson/Taylor 4-0
Hearing re-opened to obtain citizens comments concerning the County’s economic and community development needs.
Chair Holt asked if there was any public input and there was none.
The meeting was re-convened at this point.
Commissioner Morgan asked if there was any specific project in mind.
Dee Jackson appeared before the Board and said there was a project they were looking at but was not able to elaborate until the second public hearing was held.
Chair Holt said they were simply approving the process tonight, not the project
Hinson/Taylor second with question-was process to re-open correct-yes
Chair called for vote 3-1 Morgan opposed
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GENERAL BUSINESS
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FDOT Grant Application Cycles Mr. Presnell introduced above item
Hinson said had road in his district not on list and asked Curtis Young to step forward and Mr. Young said it was Horseshoe Road.
Morgan moved approval option 1
Taylor said her understanding was roads in districts already looked at and asked when work would be done-Justin said within 5 year window-can swap roads out
Hinson asked if Glade Road was part of this-no-tones of roads in each district and tried to select strong candidates.
Morgan approval option 1/Hinson 4-0
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Approval of Task Order 2016-001 with DPB & Associates, Consulting Engineers, for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Bettstown Road Paving Project Mr. Presnell introduced above item.
Morgan option 1/Chair 4-0
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Approval of Task Order 2016-002 with DPB & Associates, Consulting Engineers, for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Brickyard Road Paving Project Mr Morgan/Hinson 4-0
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Approval of Task Order 2016-003 with DPB & Associates, Consulting Engineers, for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Howell Road Paving Project
Morgan option 1/Hinson 4-0
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Approval of Task Order 2016-004 with DPB & Associates, Consulting Engineers, for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Peck Betts Road Paving Project Presnell introduced Hinson/Morgan 4-0
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Approval of Task Order 2016-005 with DPB & Associates, Consulting Engineers, for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Telogia Creek Road Paving Project Presnell introduced Morgan/Hinson 4-0
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Approval of Task Order 2016-006 with DPB & Associates, Consulting Engineers, for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the McPhaul Road Paving Project Presnell introduced Morgan/Hinson 4-0
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Approval of Task Order 2016-007 with DPB & Associates, Consulting Engineers for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for Phase II of the Gadsden County Road Improvements Projects in County Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Presnell introduced Taylor asked
Morgan/Hinson 4-0
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Approval of Lease Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the William A. Inman Agriculture Center-Livestock Pavilion (Material to be Provided) Mr. Presnell introduced above item.
Morgan asked if deadline-yes with USDA
Taylor/Chair 4-0
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Request for Law Enforcement Educational Fund for Training Purposes Mr. Presnell introduced above item.
Taylor asked if funds identified in other source-collected
Hinson/Chair 4-0
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Approval to Appoint New Library Commission Member Mr. Presnell introduced above item.
Morgan/Hinson 4-0
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Approval and Signature(s) for Satisfaction of Special Assessment State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Down Payment and Closing Cost Program Mr. Presnell introduced above item.
Taylor/Morgan 4-0
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Request for Monetary Support for the Relay For Life of Gadsden-American Cancer Society Mr. Presnell introduced above item.
Morgan asked why giving funds from taxpayers’ money-felt should be personal contribution
Hinson wanted to make sure public had clear understanding and asked how much team raised so far-2 events and so far raised $1500 approximately
Chair/Taylor 3-1 Morgan opposed
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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Update on Various Board Requests Reminded board summer coming and youth employment gearing up-getting word out March 24- Holt concerned about hospitality training
Hinson talked about training and mentioned this last year and needed to make sure staff was patient with kids and parents – start with training with staff
Thursday is chicken dinner for Relay for Life at lunch
Industrial Development workshop
Thursday workshop for hospital in Havana
Roberta Stephens-100th birthday-recognize
Library Week-Taylor/Hinson Hinson said would like meeting or workshop with librarian and would like one with all staff and when have meeting each one make presentation
Chair said look at holding it once a month
Melvin Ray resolution Hinson/Taylor 4-0
Reported to Taylor regarding property and nothing restricts property from being used as park if wish to pursue
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
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Update on Various Legal Issues Nothing available for questions |
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DISCUSSION ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS
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Report and Discussion of Public Issues
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Commissioner Anthony “Dr. V” Viegbesie, District 2
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Commissioner Gene Morgan, District 3 Nothing
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Commissioner Sherrie Taylor, District 5 Taylor said understood from second round bidding for paving-came in under costs and ample dollars left-Presnell said some districts have money and some nothing left Also said if have something wish to change-let them know to can address it.
Agenda park item and let them know how they concluded it safe area
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Commissioner Eric Hinson, Vice Chair, District 1 Hinson had question regarding lease agreement for ag center and wondered with rural development if could have Farmers’ Market on east side of county instead of west side
Holt said trying to get money built up-building belonged to state-need renovations
Taylor said very touching him recognizing her and Holt-very heartfelt
Able to get $150,000 for water study in Midway and $300,000 in Chattahoochee for replacing water lines-maybe have meeting to see how can jump in front for infrastructure and increase tax base
Presnell said having joint meeting with Auburn Ford Friday to discuss projects dealing with infrastructure.
Morgan stepped out at this juncture of the meeting.
Holt advised him to meet with Manager concerning what he wants
Morgan returned at this juncture
Hinson asked when large items will be-usually fall of year-Hinson said because of Christmas-maybe need to look at doing it during spring
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Commissioner Brenda Holt, Chair, District 4 Holt asked everyone to keep ears open to help veterans
City/County joint meeting-make sure get with them and get/give list of wants and needs
Industrial Board-meeting April 5th 4:30-need to have information on new industry and casino not dead yet
Minority farmers-will be able to go after contracts
Hinson wanted to add caution lights/speed sign showing how fast drive
Also complaints on 159/12 where some folks have been killed
Hinson said need to have press release regarding High Bridge Road-lot of folks died-found funding to widen the road
Holt saidlook at list and publish that
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Receipt and File
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Substitute Canvassing Board Member Appointment
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
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April 5, 2016-Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. April 19, 2016-Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
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MOTION TO ADJOURN Adjourned at 7:52 p.m. |
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