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Gadsden County, Florida JOINT
WORKSHOP AGENDA |
Present: County Present: City
Brenda A. Holt, Chair, District 4 Derrick Elias, District 3
Eric Hinson, Vice Chair, District 1 Andy Gay, District 4
Dr. Anthony “Dr. V” Viegbesie, District 2 Keith Dowdell, District 1
Gene Morgan, District 3 (absent) Angela Sapp, District 2
Sherrie Taylor, District 5 Daniel McMillan, District 5
Robert Presnell, County Administrator Mike Wade, City Manager
David Weiss, County Attorney John Rudolph, Acting City Attorney
Beryl H. Wood, Deputy Clerk Sylvia Hicks, City Clerk
Agenda Items
1. Call to Order (Brenda A. Holt, Chairperson)
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Chair Holt called the workshop to order at 6:05 p.m. and welcomed everyone present at the Workshop. She gave the purpose of the joint meeting. She discussed lobbying and aligned with the municipalities. She discussed formalities with The joint commissioners. She said she would like to start lobbying earlier.
Dr. V said the Chair should acknowledge who should speak. |
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Citizens Requesting to be Heard on Non-Agenda Items (3 minute limit) – N/A
General Business
2. Legislative Priorities
(Robert M. Presnell, County Administrator)
Mr. Presnell reported on the Strategic Planning Workshop
1. Develop a marketing plan in order to highlight county resources
2. Streamlining growth management by revising the comprehensive plan. Including stepping down land use planning
3. Offer primary health care at the hospital
4. Provide certification of 10 industrial sites pursuant
Commissioner Dowdell voiced his concerns with the Business park and providing jobs for the citizens. Try to get infrastructure in the business park. He also discussed on the south side with the ditches # 6 dealing with dirt road paving, sewer lines, interchanges, etc. Public safety, and economic development without incurring debt or raising taxes.
Commissioner Elias discussed how the County and City will work together.
Commissioner Holt said they may have their own set of strategies.
Dr. V suggested as an entire body have a retreat yearly to focus on a 10year development plan. How do we work collaborate with the different municipalities? We should all work for the good of Gadsden County.
Commissioner Hinson commented on the GCDC how it was formed.
Presnell said they should prioritize for example he mentioned the G. Project and Support Agriculture & Municipal Water Projects.
Commissioner Elias asked who will have the final say. He felt each municipality will be bias.
Chair Holt said let’s come together as other cities
Commissioner Sapp said this is a good start, but asked would this be an ongoing process.
Chair Holt said yes.
Commissioner Taylor arrived at this juncture about 630pm
Dr. V said at joint meeting should be scheduled with the School Board. It should be brought into this conversation. Each year
Freda Bass have county and cities take a look at jobs, infrastructure, property values.
Commissioner Gay commented on the collaboration with the GCDC and the City.
Commissioner Taylor commented that all municipalities should be placed on the legislative agenda. Once list placed out there
Marketing of Annex Property267-e90, Infrastructure, Jobs
Commissioner Holt mentioned Gretna Exchange lighting in Gretna. She mentioned lighting and beautification process.
Commissioner Gay appreciate BOCC with the MainStreet will bring big benefits to Gadsden County. He brought of sewer study, he said the have issues due to the aging infrastructure. He said they will probably need funds.
Commissioner Taylor asked did the do the pricing. Elias said once the study is done, they will have more information.
Commissioner McMillian discussed the King St repair.
Commissioner Gay mentioned sidewalk on Strong Rd.
Commissioner Dowdell said this should have happen along time ago. He suggested a grant team. One municipality can’t solve all the problems of Gadsden County.
Commissioner Sapp said the Pepperhill community, two cars can’t pass.
Chair Holt commented on the beautification project.
Commissioner Taylor discussed water projects. Replacement of water tank, refurbish of above ground.
Commissioner Taylor said one focus group after all commissioners, then the managers should meet. Discussion was held on annexation.
Commissioner Elias said the have not come together unified list. He said they would go back and come up with a unified list.
Dowdell commented on the TDC theme. Do something original. He mentioned the amphitheater, give citizens something to do, entertainment for kids and adults. He mentioned CRA to do murals downtown. He mentioned the Stewart TV and Coke murals.
Commissioner Sapp burying powerlines and making downtown look good. Approve appearance of downtown which will bring jobs and higher moral for Gadsden County.
Rev. Charles Morris, United Gadsden commented said this is a great start. He said based on the townhalls meeting are infrastructure, job creation, health issues and school system.
Commissioner Holt commented on health issues, where no comment was given.
Commissioner Taylor mentioned the Wednesday Meeting we are taking step to correct this issue.
Commissioner Holt said if the info goes out disseminate they all will be on one accord.
Commissioner Elias asked when was the deadline to get the ball rolling. A prioritize list.
Dr. V said once the list come together. The managers come together after each municipality come up with on list.
Presnell said they need each list from the municipalities, then the Managers meet. He said they would do as directed.
Chair Holt suggested one joint meeting with all municipalities in a place large enough to hold all of them such as the Armory.
Commissioner Dowdell discussed how they received funding. Florida League of Cities, Florida County of Association
Chair Holt discussed protocol, etiquette when
dealing with officials.
3. Capital Region
Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) Appointment
(Robert M. Presnell, County Administrator)
Dr. V. discussed the CRTPA appointment. Coverage is needed since it has been extended to the municipalities. He suggested municipalities get together and choose one. Municipalities need to get together and route the representation. He asked City Manager to get with other City Managers to select the appointment which is for 2 years.
Atty Rudolph commented the City Managers should meet and from their they choose a representative. Could be more than 2 years could be 4 years.
Wade commented on the length of terms.
Dr. V. said due to different language used. It should be 2 year terms.
Consensus
take back to municipalities and Managers work together.
4. Infrastructure
(Robert M. Presnell, County Administrator)
5. General Discussion (All Board Members)
Motion to Adjourn @7:42pm