Regular Meeting Commission Board Room Dixie County Courthouse 214 NE Hwy 351, Cross City, FL 32628 March 21, 2024 - 6:00 PM  The Board meetings are audio recorded. The public can hear and participate in the meeting via conference call by  dialing 1(917)900-1022 and enter code 32628.  1. CALLTOORDER  The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Stephenson. 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGET TOTHE AMERICANF FLAG  The invocation was given by Commissioner Stephenson and the pledge was led by Commissioner  Osteen.  3. APPROVAL OF COMMISSION MINUTES  BOCC and' Town of Cross City Workshop of March 06, 2024 Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  The motion was made by Commissioner Osteen to approve the March 06, 2024, Workshop Minutes.  4. VOUCHER APPROVAL 5. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS  No Constitutional Officers present at this meeting.  Chief. Jamie King approached the Board requesting the Opioid Settlement be reallocated to the Dixie  County Anti-Drug Coalition.  The Motion was made by Commissioner Hatch to approve the reallocation oft the Opioid: Settlement funds from the Cross City Police Department to the Dixie County Anti-Drug Coalition. Seconded. by  Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  Allocation as follows: EMS-584,096.96  Regular Meeting  March 21,2 2024-6:00 PM- - Page 1of13    Antl-Drug-84,096.96  Cross City olce/,08Urealccated toi the Dixie County Anti-Drug Coalition.  The Motion was made by Commissioner Osteen to goi into Public Hearing. Seconded by Commissioner  Wood. Board approved.  PUBLIC HEARING: THE PUBLIC HEARING MAY BE CONTINUED TO ONE OR MORE FUTURE DATES. ANY INTERESTED PARTY IS ADVISED THAT THE DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF ANY CONTINUATION OF THE PUBLICHEARING. SHALL BE ANNOUNCED DURING THE PUBLIC HEARING, ANOTHATNOPURTRERAOTC  CONCERNING THE MATTERS WILL BE PUBLISHED. APPLICATIONS for SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS  A petition by DANIEL & XIAOLI BONZO requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle (ESA) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 03/04/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 06-10-10-0428-00U1-0220335W  337 AVE,STEINHATCHE, FL3 32359; 10.03). (Commission District5 DAVID OSTEEN)  There was opposition to this application for special exception. received several phone calls and face to face opposition.  Commissioner Osteen stated that there has been al lot of opposition toi this application. He said he has He: stated that usually ift there is any opposition regarding RV's he usually denies the application. Mrs. Laura Courier, neighboring property owner, stated that she is under the impression that no businesses are allowed int the area. She also stated that she is under the impression that the owner, Mr. Neighboring property owner, Luis Dikes stated that they already have problems in that area with ATV's and Four-Wheelers and thinks that ift the owner is allowed to put an RV park on the property this would Commissioner Hatch stated that the application is forj just one single RV andi if the owner tries to put more onto the property the County would tell the owner that he had to remove: them. Commissioner Osteen stated that he still denies the application for special exemption.  Bonzo, wants to make an RV park on the property.  host more similar problems int the area.  Commissioner Hatch askedi if the opposition was still opposing with the understanding thati it isj just an  application for approval ofas single Recreation Vehicle (RV).  The opposition stated yes.  Regular Meeting  March 21,2024- - 6:00PM- - Page 2 of13    The motion was made by Commissioner Osteen to deny the application, for Special Exception. A petition by LARRY& CHRISTY KEEN requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.4.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle. ("AG" AGRICULTURE) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 02/27/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel #: 26-10-13-0000-  Seconded by Commissioner Hatch.  5545-06001468 SE 349 HWY, OLD TOWN, FL: 32680; 11.38).  (Commission District 2 Daniel Wood)  Commissioner Wood asked Mrs. Christy Keen what she was planning on doing on the property. Mrs. Keen answered that she was seeking to place an RV on the property until they can build al house. The Motion was made by Commissioner Wood to approve the Special Exception by Larry and Christy A petition by JOSEPH BIRCHFIELD requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.4.5SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS oft the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle. ("AG" AGRICULTURE) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 02/28/2024 to bel located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel #: 32-09-13-4492-  Keen. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  0002-0180! 537 NE: 280 AVE, OLD TOWN, FL: 32680; 2.50). (Commission District 4. Jamie Storey) Tabled until 4/4/2024.  There was opposition tot this application for Special Exception.  Neighboring property owner, Mrs. Diane VanHook stated that she has spoken to Mr. Birchfield, and he wants to use the propertyas: al hunting camp. She said this propertyi is residential and she doesn't want any hunting to be allowed. She stated that her horse had already been shot by other hunters out ini the Commissioner Stephenson stated that it will be brought to the Board again ati the next Board meeting Mrs. VanHook stated that she works during the day and can't come to the next Board meeting. Commissioner Stephenson informed her that someone would get with her, and she can also call into the The Motion was made by Commissioner Osteen to table the application for Special Exception by  area and the owner hadi the property up for sale. when the owner can be present.  meeting via online conference.  Joseph Birchfield. Seconded by Commissioner Wood.  RESOLUTIONS  RESOLUTION No: 2024-21  AF RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE ASPECIAL EXCEPTION TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OFTHE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN  Regular Meeting  March 21, 2024- - 6:00PM- - Page3 of13    ENVIROMENTALLY: SENSITIVE AREA (ESA) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITHT THE PETITION  DATED MARCH 4, 2024. DANIEL & XIAOLI BONZO Denied 03/21/2024.  RESOLUTION No: 2024-22  Al RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE ASPECIAL EXCEPTION TOI BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.4.5 OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN AGRICUILTURAL AREA (AG)ZONINGI DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITHTHE PETITION DATED FEBRUARY27, 2024.  LARRY & CHRISTY KEEN  The motion was made by Commissioner Wood to approve the Special Exception for Larry and Christy  Keen. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  RESOLUTION No: 2024-23  ARESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE AS SPECIAL EXCEPTION TOI BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.4.5 OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN AGRICUILTURAL AREA (AG) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2024.  JOSEPH BIRCHFIELD Tabled until 4/4/2024.  ORDINANCES  ORDINANCE No: 2024-01  AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING SHORT-TERM OVERNIGHT RENTAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR OWNERS OF SHORT-TERM VAÇATION RENTALS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  First Reading 03/07/2024 Second Reading 03/21/2024  The motion was made by Commissioner Hatch to approve Ordinance. 2024-01 for the Short-term Overnight Rental Registration Requirements. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 4-0  ORDINANCE No: 2024-02 Regular Meeting  AN ORDINANCE OF1 THE DIXIE COUNTY BOARD OFCOUNTY COMMISSIONERS, DIXIE COUNTY,CROSSCIV, FLORIDA, BY REPEALING AND REPLACING DIXIE COUNTY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CODE OF  March 21, 2024 -6 6:00PM-F Page 4 of13    ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 8, TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE IN SECTION 8-5 ANDS SECTION: 8-6, IN ACCORDNACE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER: 163.3202; AMENDING THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS PROVIDING FOR DELETING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE 8 ENTITLED FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION REGULATIONS; AND READOPTING AND AMENDING THOSE PROVISIONS IN THE DIXIE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES AS A NEW CHAPTER 16, FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT; AND; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY AND SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES  IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  First Reading 03/21/2024  Kay McCallister with the Tourism Development Council presented the Board with three short videos about Dixie County that are to be posted oni the Visit Florida Website. The videos showed some of the bike trails, fishing spots, recreational parks, and other areas and activities oft the County.  6. GREG BAILEY, NORTH FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Mr. Greg Bailey updated the Board on several projects:  Emergency Operations Center (EOC) expansion- Got review back from the town and had no comments. He statedi the civil: side is complete, now they are finishing up the building plains. Old Town Fire Station- No update, still waiting on the contractor to get the materials in, looking  at the first of May.  95thand 97th Roads- Working towards phase three (3) of plans. Sent to utility companies ini the area to make. sure there are no conflicts with the utilities from that construction. Are close to 82"d Ave-They have at few power poles to be moved this week, then sending plans back to Department of Transportation (DOT) fori formal authorization to advertise. Thisi is the last item  the end once the utility coordination is complete.  for that road before they can advertise for construction.  7. JOHN LOCKLEAR, LOCKLEAR AND ASSOCIATES  Mr. Locklear stated that hel had nothing to bring before the Board for this meeting.  8. CINDY BELLOT, LIBRARY DIRECTOR  Mrs. Bellot stated that the Dixie County Public Library has a vacant part-time position, and she needs  permission to filli it.  The Board told hert to go ahead and filli it, no motion needed. 9. STEVE FREMEN, CODE ENFORCEMENT & VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER Mr. Fremen stated that he had nothing to bring) before the Board fort this meeting.  Regular Meeting  March 21, 2024 - 6:00 PM - Page 50 of13    10. STEVE HUTCHISON, COUNTY ROADS SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Hutchison was not present for this meeting. 11. DWAYNE CHAUNCEY, MOSQUITO CONTROL DIRECTOR Mr. Chauncey was not present for this meeting. 12. TIM JOHNSON, SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR  Mr. Johnson stated hei is having problems with the loader and has spoken to the vendor mechanic, Scott Brady, who told him the pump was going bad. Mr.. Johnson called Hydro Powert fora a price quote to get iti fixed and was told best case would be $5,000 dollars, worst case $18,000 dollars. He said a new. John Deere brand newi is around $27,000 dollars. He said to fixt the old one it would be around $2,700 dollars for labor costs, to remove, clean andi install the hydraulic tank and pump and around. $700.00 fort the filter and: seals. He said for 100 gallons of premium hydraulic fluid it would be around $2,000 dollars. The total best-case scenario would be around $10,400 dollars to worst case scenario would be around $23,000 dollars. He said the current pump has about 20,000 hours oni it and ift they put all this money Commissioner Stephenson stated there is a place towards Daytona that rebuilds hydraulic pumps fora a fraction of the cost ofar new pump and recommended to get a quote on rebuilding. Acting Assignment County Manager Mr. Gainey stated that justt to be clear, this is the log! loader that loads trash off the trash hill over headi into thet trash trailer, or otherwise known as the knuckle boom Mr.. Johnson also mentioned to the Board that he has an employee that feels like hel has been  into it, the pump could still blow up.  loader. Mr. Johnson said, yes, itis.  shortchanged and would like to get six (6) more cents an hour. Commissioner Hatch told him he would talk to him later. 13. LEON WRIGHT, BUILDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL  Building and Zoning Official Leon' Wright stated that applications are starting to show up at the Building Department for multifamily projects. He stated that last year Florida passed al law called the Live Local Law to allow density to go to maximum density inz zoning districts. He said currently this is within the Mr. Wright updated the Board on the Flood Plain Ordinance. He said that al lot has been removed that was considered higher standards not needed at this point and that was just causing the County to have  cityl limits. He stated that the County is going to get some calls regarding this.  more wright-ups.  He stated that he has met with two (2) County Commissioners and there are three (3) left to sit down with for review of thet fees for planning services. He said these fees willl be substantially Higher than what the County has been charging. This is somewhat caused byt the element of liability.  Regular Meeting  March 21, 2024 - 6:00F PM - Page 6 of13    Her reminded the Board that the next ordinance will be regarding wind speeds and be presented for the first reading at the next board meeting. He also saidi they are moving forward with the Land Development Regulations (LDR) and Code Enforcement Ordinance. He also mentioned that after they develop the new Code Enforcement Ordinance, he recommended the County get a new Special Commissioner Stephenson asked ift the County should repeal the code enforcement cases that Code Mr. Wright answered no that he didn't think they needed repealing. Maybe re-evaluating those and separating them out into the code enforcement and land development cases sO that there isno question how the violations should be classified. He said this leaves little roomi for loopholes. He also added that there is no need to repeal these because Mr. Freman has many years of working in the Code  Magistrate.  Enforcement Officer Mr. Freman has filed.  Enforcement Department and the violations are legit. 14. DARIAN BROWN, DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES  RESOLUTION No: 2024-20 County Match EMS Grant  Chief Garner presented Resolution 2024-20 to the Board for approval.  The motion was made by Commissioner Hatch to approve. Resolution 2024-20. Seconded by  Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  15. SCOTT PENDARVIS, 911 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR  &IT.A ADMINISTRATOR  Mr. Scott Pendarvis presented the $6,339 dollar Rural Grant. He asked for approval for this grant. The motion was made by Commissioner Hatch to approve the Rural Grant in the amount of $6,339.00. Mr. Pendarvis also presented al letter of reallocation for the Smart Cop money from the Sheriff's Office asking to renew the motion for reallocation since the amount has changed. He stated the Sheriff's Office paid some invoices and changed the reallocation amount to $35,000 dollars. The motion was made by Commissioner Osteen to approve the reallocation of the Smart Cop money in the amount of $35,000 dollars. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. Mr. Pendarvis also informed the Board that Central Florida Electric Fiber internet is goingi in at the First  Seconded. by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  District and will be at the station around. April 2nd.  16. GAILCARTER, INDIGENT CARE Mrs. Carter was not present for this meeting.  Regular Meeting  March 21, 2024 - 6:00PM- - Page 7of13    17. HOLYHOUGHTON, COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT Mrs. Houghton was not present for this meeting. 18. ANGIE CROWLEY, HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR  Mrs. Crowley said the Employee Health Screening went great last Thursday. She stated there were seventy-one participants, which was twenty more than last year. She reminded everyone that the  make-up dayi is on Mondayi from 4:30-7:30 PM at the Courthouse. 19. PAUL GAINEY, ACTING ASSIGNMENT COUNTY MANAGER  County Manager's Report  Mar 21, 2024  Action Items:  1. Request Board approval of the FDOT Grant Agreement fori the Airport Terminal Backup Generator in The motion was made by Commissioner Osteen to approve the FDOT Grant Agreement, for the Airport Terminal Backup Generator in the amount of $200,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board 2. Request Board approval of Resolution 2024-18 in support of the FDOT Airport Terminal Backup The motion was made by Commissioner Osteen to approve Resolution 2024-18 in support of the FDOT Airport Terminal Backup Generator in the amount of $200,00.00. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch.  the amount of $200,00.00.  approved.  Generator in the amount of $200,000.00.  Board approved.  3. Request Board approval of Resolution 2024-19 in support of the FDOT New Hangar Building The motion was made by Commissioner Hatch to approve Resolution 2024-19. in support of the FDOT New Hangar Building Amendment #1 1 additional, funding amount of $551,620.00. Seconded by  Amendment #: 1 additional funding amount of $551,620.00.  Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  4. Request Board approval for the SHIP Rehab Reimbursement for Royce Hanshew in the amount of The motion was made by Commissioner Wood to approve the. SHIP Rehab Reimbursement, for Royce Hanshew in the amount of $18,734.30. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  $18,734.30.  Regular Meeting  March 21,2024 -6 6:00PM- - Page 8 of13    5. Request Board approval of the letter of support for the Big Bend Forest Florida Forever Project to The motion was made by Commissioner Hatch to approve the Request Board approval of the letter of support for the Big Bend Forest Florida Forever Project to make 53,000 + acres in Dixie County eligible  make 53,000 + acres in Dixie County eligible for conversation.  for conversation. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  6. Request Board approval to issue a letter of cancellation to Florida Fish and Wildlife fori the Freeman The motion was made by Commissioner Osteen to approve the issuance of a letter of cancellation to Florida Fish and Wildlife for the Freeman House MOA. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board  House MOA. approved.  7. Request Board approval to hold a Workshop on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 5:00 pm with the County/City and NFEDP to discuss Economic Development. This will be held at the Cross City! Library. The motion was made by Commissioner Wood to approve to holdal Workshop on Tuesday, May7,2024, at 5:00 pm with the County/City and NFEDP to discuss Economic Development. This will be held at the  Cross City Library. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Boardapproved.  Information Items:  1. Reminder that County Offices will be closed Friday March 29, 2024, in observance of 2. Flood & Stormwater Mitigation! Phl IIi in the amount ofs1,500,000.00ofAppropriations isi in the proposed budget. It is awaiting the Governor's signature. No other 3. Our office is working on preparing the RFP for grant consulting services. We hope to  Good Friday.  appropriations requests were approved. have an advertisement ready next week.  20. CHANA WATSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY  Attorney Chana Watson stated that she received al letter from the Medical Examiner's Office regarding the resignation of our current Medical Examiner Dr. Thomas Coe. The letter stated that as of April 11th,  he will no longer bet the District 8 Medical Examiner.  Attorney' Watson also read in the letter the recommendation to terminate thei third-party agreement  with Medical Examiner Thomas Coe and University of Florida (UF).  Regular Meeting  March 21, 2024- - 6:00PM- - Page 9 of13    Attorney' Watson stated that for our District (District 8) Alachua County would act as the administrator. She also said that Dixie County would receive the same Medical Examiner services and she also shared  the estimated proportional shares for each county.  Alachua $1,194,712.37 Baker $62,956.32 Dixie $62,956.32 Bradford $46,065.86 Gilchrist $46,065.86 Levy $121,306.64 Union $16,890.95  The motion was made by Commissioner Hatch to terminate Medical Examiner' Thomas Coe. Seconded The motion was made by Commissioner Hatch to sign the interlocal agreement with medical examiner Mrs. Martha McCaskill asked if Attorney Watson would send the cancellation letter or does she need to send it. Attorney' Watson said she wasn'tsure, but that she would get with Mrs. McCaskill. Mr. Gainey Attorney' Watson also brought up a proposed land swap off Rollison Rdi in Cross City. She provided maps explaining the area(s) for the: swap. She stated there is an agreement that came from the United States of America acting by and through the War Assets Administration and pursuant to the Reorganization Plan of 1947. This was regarding 591 acres ofs surplus land that was agreed tol be given to the County after the war. She reiterated this was not a deed, but an agreement. She said she had prepared a deed Commissioner Hatch stated that he wants to look at the survey because there is an important canal that Attorney' Watson stated that based on the document provided there are also a few things she had questions about as well. She also would need to know whether the County wants to process this as a She said a Quick Claim Deed would just give ownership rights, but a Warranty Deed would guarantee a good title. She stated that ift the County just did a Quick Claim Deed it could come back on the County  by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  services. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. stated that they hold the original at the County Managers Office.  to give the blue strip on the map in exchange for the strip of land along the canal.  comes from the prison that he doesn'twant to deed over.  Warranty Deed or a Quick Claim Deed. She explained both to the Board.  down the road for us to provide a good title.  Mr. Gainey stated that he thinks this transaction has already been approved and they came up with a proposal to sell the piece of property to the county for $90,000 and the canal in exchange for the strip  and theyl have been waiting on the survey.  Regular Meeting  March 21, 2024 - 6:00PM- - Page 10of13    The Board agreed to research this further and come to an agreement.  Attorney' Watson stated that she is tracking the lawsuit regarding the ambulance trip and fall, and mediation is scheduled. She said she will bring more on that at the last meeting in April. Mrs. Higginbotham stated that she had nothing tol bring before the Board for this meeting.  21. BARBIE HIGGINBOTHAM.CERK OF COURT  22. COUNTY COMMISSION ITEMS  Commissioner Wood stated that the Roll-off Sites in District two (2) are the best he has ever seen. He Commissioner Hatch: stated that the Board voted to replace the Dessert Storm War Monument ati the Mr. Gainey said they are trying to find somebody that may have a picture or information on the broken parts sO they can go back and make it as original as possible. Commissioner Hatch stated he would like Commissioner Hatch also expressed thanks for Mrs. Jane of the Library in Suwannee for overseeing the longest running festival in our County. He stated she sent al letter thanking the staff of the Road Department and the Dixie County Sheriff's Office (Daniel) for helping her to prepare Glen Dyals Park for Commissioner Hatch also said there will be a BBQ cookoff this Saturday in Suwannee and he needs The motion was made to place a porta-potty in Suwannee for the BBQ Cookoff by Commissioner Commissioner Hatch also wanted to thank Mr. Billy in Suwannee for getting power back on after Commissioner Osteen asked everyone to please keep Mr. Steve Hutchison in our prayers. He also thanked Mrs. Bellot fori taking the donated books that he received from the lady that passed away. He also asked ift the County could look into: some possible funding or grants fort the replacement oft the rock  thanked Mr.. Johnson for all his hard work out there.  courthouse and asked ifi it could be fixed before the Centennial event.  to get it done before the Centennial if possible.  the festival.  approval to place a porta potty.  Wood. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board Approved.  Hurricane Idalia.  crusher.  Commissioner Stephenson stated that the Courthouse building has leaked over the years and every time he is in the building for several hours, he gets all stuffed up. He suggested checking for mold int the  building.  23. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS  Mrs. Diane VanHook asked the Board about the status of the Old Town Fire Station.  Regular Meeting  March 21, 2024 -6 6:001 PM - Page 11 of13    Mr. Gainey stated there has been a contract awarded to a construction firm for building a redi iron metal building, which has already been ordered. He said they are just waiting to get closer to time of arrival Mrs. VanHook asked about Chavous Road stripes and reflectors being removed. She said she thought the County was going to widen the road and then replace the stripes and reflectors, but they haven't Mr. Gainey stated the reason is because the County has bid this out three times and the first time all bids were way over budget, then the next two times there were no bids. He said the County reduced the scope of work from 5ft paved shoulders down to 3ft hoping to get responsive bids that would come within budget. He said the County is in discussion with the Department of Transportation (DOT) on how Mrs. VanHook asked if the County could get the lines done at least temporary because she is scared to Mrs. VanHook also asked about the status oft the Old Thompson Road repairs. She said that there were Mr. Gainey informed the Board that Mrs. VanHook is speaking of where buried stumps were cut out of the road and the holes repacked in hopes of paving it when 305 is paved to get a good deal. Commissioner Stephenson recommended adding milling or patching the road for now until the County Commissioner Wood said he would get Road Department Employee Mikel Gainey (Monk) to look at it. Karen VanAernam of Cross City Restore and Renew reminded everyone of the Cleanup scheduled for March 30th. She said they will. meet: at City Hall and go throughout the County. She also thanked the County for their support with thei freshly updated andi improved Dixie County welcome signs.  before starting site prep work.  replaced them yet.  to move forward.  death to drive it at night. She stated it is hard to see where you: are going. big chunks taken out and left as dirt and when it rains, it makes big potholes.  gets money for paving.  Regular Meeting  March 21, 2024 - 6:00PM- - Page 12 of13    24. ADJOURN  The motion was made to adjourn by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood.  Board Approved.  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA  COL ES 63 OUN  ATTES  Bhy Chairman  Jamje A  AFH Barbie Higginbotham,t 4Clerk-Auditor  PLEASE BE ADVISED that ifap person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to matter considered at such meeting or hearings, he/ she will need a record oft the proceedings, and fors such any purpose, he/s she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the "Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations. to participate ini this proceeding should contact The Board meets thej first Thursday ofe each month at 10:00AM and the third Thursday ofe each month at 6:00 PM. Individuals that would like to be placed on the agenda should call Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk  testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.  (352) 486-4931 (Voice & TDD) or via Florida Relay. Service at (800) 955-8771." 4:00 PM on the Friday. 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