Regular Meeting Commission Board Room Dixie County Courthouse June 20, 2024-6 6:00 PM  214 NE Hwy 351, Cross City, FL 32628  The Board meetings are audio recorded. The public can hear and participate int the meeting via conference calll by  dialing 11917/900-1022 ande enter code 32628.  1. CALLTOO ORDER  The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Storey. 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TOTHE AMERICAN FLAG  The invocation was led by Commissioner Hatch and pledge was led by Commissioner Hatch.  3. APPROVAL OF COMMISSION MINUTES Regular BOCC meeting on 06/06/2024 Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 4. VOUCHER APPROVAL Board approved. 5. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS None present. Board approved.  The Motion to approve the. June 06, 2024, BOCC Minutes made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by  The Motion to approve the vouchers made by CommisionerOsteen. Seconded. by Commissioner Wood.  The Motion to goi into public hearing made by Commissioner Osteen, Seconded by Commissioner Wood.  Regular Meeting Minutes June 20, 2024- - 6:00PM- -] Page 1 of11    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 BEA ANNOUNCED DURING THE PUBLICHEARINGANDTHATNOFURTHERNOTICE  CONCERNING THE MATTERS WILL BE PUBLISHED. APPLICATIONS for SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS  Aj petition by Jesus & Martha Santana requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS oft the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle (ESA) zoning district, in accordance withi the petition dated 04/26/2024 to be located ont the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel #C 01-10-13-4512-0000-08104341 NE  791st ST, Old Town, FL3 32680; .00). (Commission District 2 Daniel Wood)  The Motion to approve the special exception for. Jesus and Martha Santand made by Commissioner The Motion to approve to acknowledge that several of the commercial properties that are shown as residential. should be shown as commercial, these include (14975 NW Hwy 19 Cross City, Fl. and 15007 NW Hwy. 19 Cross City, FI.) as previously discussed at a BOCC Meeting held on December. 3, 2015, was made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. The Motion to go back to the Board was made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner  Wood. Seconded by Commissioner. Stephenson. Board approved.  Osteen. Board approved. RESOLUTIONS  Resolution 2024-42  ARESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE, A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TOI BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OFT THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN ENVIROMENTALLYSENSITIVE AREA (ESA) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED WHEREAS, JESUS and MARTHA SANTANA has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.3.5 Special Exceptions of the Dixie CountyLand Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Environmentally. Sensitive Area (ESA), Zoning District, by Petition dated April 26, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.:0 01-40134512.000.0810 (434 NE 7915ST, Old Town, FL: 32680). The Motion to approve Resolution 2024-42 made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by Commissioner  APRIL 26, 2024.  (Commission District 2 Daniel Wood) Stephenson. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - June 20, 2024- - 6:00 PM - Page 2 of1l    6. KATRINA VANAERNAM AND SHIELA FRIERSON, DIXIE COUNTY ANTI-DRUG COALITION  Mrs. Katrina VanAernam was not present at the meeting. 7.5 STEVE COPELAND, SUWANNEE WATER AND SEWER MANAGER Mr. Steven Copeland stated they currently have! 928 active accounts. He updated thel board regarding several ongoing projects which include:  1. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management. Agency) He stated they are in the final stages of approval for 2. Lift Station Control Panel FEMAI has denied replacing the lift station control panel and moving the station across 349 to the Suwannee Water and Sewer District property. Mr. Copeland said hei is working onal.2-milion-dolar grant with Rural Water. Association for help to move the station and the control 3. Mr. Copeland stated he has completed the 2022-2023 audit and has had zero corrective actions on Mr. Copeland mentioned to the Board that they had a meeting last Monday, June 17,2024, and the Dixie County Sheriff's Office was called out to diffuse the situation between a Board member and an 4. Grinder pumps are int thei final stages of replacement with approximately fifteen percent to be completed and some have contractor concerns. They! have stopped one contractor from going forward with any more installations in order to go back and do corrective issues. Mr. Copeland stated he looked Commissioner Hatch asked if thei issue with the Board member on the Suwannee Water and Sewer Mr. Copeland answered yes, that on Monday, the Chairman will refuse himself and the Vice-Chairman  reimbursement for water meters and labor costs.  panel.  the report fort the first time in 10 years.  employee.  at 60 of the pumps and 10 of the 60 had corrective issues.  Board was resolved and ift the Vice President is scheduled to take over.  will take over the gavel.  Regular Meeting Minutes- June 20, 2024-6 6:00PM - Page 3 of11    8. GREG BAILEY, NORTH FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES  Mr. Kellan Bailey updated the Board on several ongoing projects, these included:  1. Emergency Operations Center (EOC)- Mr. Bailey stated they are still working on value engineering items to see about reducing the cost oft those. Mr. Bailey met with Chief Darian Brown and willl have something to present at the next board meeting. He said they also discussed two new fire stations and got a scope of worki fori thet floor plan moving forward and are working on task work orders and will have  those readyt to present ati the next Board meeting.  2. Old Town Fire Station- He stated the fire station is under ongoing construction.  3. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)- - Mr. Bailey has provided the County with documents that will allow them to: submit the plans and the environmental review to Florida Commerce for review. 4. Hal Chaires Road - It has been approved by DOT (Department oft Transportation) and is being advertised. He stated they have a pre bid meeting scheduled for. June 27, 2024, and the bid opening will 5. Sheriff's Office - Mr. Bailey sent another iteration oft the floor plan and is waiting for the: sheriff's  He stated Once they are approved, they will advertise.  be. July 16, 2024. office to approve.  9. JOHNLOCKLEAR, LOCKLEAR AND ASSOCIATES  Mr.. John Locklear stated they have started the Horseshoe Beach and Suwannee Dredging and the Shired Island Projects. He also said the survey work has started at Horseshoe Beach and this could take another 30 days to complete. Mr. Locklear said they have site visits set up to check the: sediment int the canals Mr.. James Nobles stated he would be glad to provide a survey of Horseshoe if that would help. Mr. Locklear stated FEMA requires them to do a certain type of survey to show the present conditions.  and beaches.  He said he appreciates Mr. Noble's help and will take any data he can collect.  10. CINDY BELLOT, LIBRARY DIRECTOR Mrs. Cindy Bellot was not present at the meeting. Mr. Steve Fremen was not present at the meeting.  11. STEVE FREMEN, CODE ENFORCEMENT & VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER  Regular Meeting Minutes- - June 20, 2024- - 6:00 PM - Page 4 of11    12. STEVE HUTCHISON, COUNTY ROAD SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Steve Hutchison,was not present at the meeting. 13. TIM. JOHNSON, SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR Mr. Tim. Johnson was not present at the meeting. 14. LEON WRIGHT,BUILDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL  Building and Zoning Official Mr. Leon Wright stated they have received the order from DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) regarding the tires behind the Old Town Methodist Church, he stated the property owners have 21 days to comply withi the order and that there are very high fines associated with the order because they! have already been issued a warning. He said the fines include an initial Commissioner Hatch askedi if there was a cap ont the amount of fines based on the property value. Mr. Wright and Attorney Watson stated iti is int the DEP hands at this point. Mr. Wright said that once they reach the 21 days the County will: start to will see the State move int to stop the issue. He said that Mr. Wright updated the Board about the grinder pumpi in Suwannee. He said due to the volume of calls and complaints he must attend the next' Water Board meeting to answer some questions. He performed a site visit and there were various code violations. Mr. Wright stated he reported the violations back to the utility company to make them aware ofi it. He stated they will not approve oft the Mr. Magic, Owner of All American Coffee Company' whose proposed site is at 82"d Ave in Old Town, presented his business plan tot the Board. He: stated they specialize in the production of liquid coffee concentrate that supplies hotels, hospitals, etc. He said they also would like to implement: ar retail business as well and offer ai full variety of coffee products. He said he is hoping to be fully operational by the end of the year. He noted that if anyone has any questions, they can visit his website at  court fee of around $2,000 and then a $10,000 per dayf fine after that.  he will send a copy of the order over to the Commissioners for their review.  installations set up the way they are.  Alamericancoffee.com.  15. DARIAN BROWN, DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY: SERVICES  Chief Darian Brown presented Mrs. Allison Stephens (Paramedicine Program Director) to the Board stating she was previously recognized by the State of Florida for her work ini the Paramedicine Program while they attended the State EMS (Emergency Medical Services) conference. He: said that because of her exceptional worki int the program our protocols are in high demand all over the State. Mr. Brown said hei is working on funding for the Community Health Worker Program. He explained that the State is working on a contract that will specify the patients' primary care provider to bill for the Paramedicine  Regular Meeting Minutes- June 20, 2024- - 6:00P PM- - Page 5of1l    Services and pay the County 70 percent of the cost and keep 30 percent for themselves for maintaining patient records and billing. Mr. Brown. stated Mrs. Stephens will be the first certified community paramedic in the State of Florida and is also a Certified Community Health' Worker. He said the County signed the first contract int the State of Florida with a practitioner to start billing and collecting through the Mobile Integrated Health System. Mrs. Stephens stated that int the first year of doing paramedicine Chief Brown presented: al Resolution (Resolution 2024-47) to the Board for the Dixie County Community The motion to approve Resolution 2024-47 Dixie County Community Paromedicine/Mobile Integrated Health Program made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. Chief Garner stated that with the upcoming rain, the river could rise meaning boat ramp closures. He stated he will get with the FWC (Florida Wildlife Commission) and will notify the Board if that happens. He explained about the Hazard Mitigation Grant, stating that when a County is effected by a storm, a percentage oft the cost goes to mitigation for other issues. He said there are six projects totaling $11,055,317.00. The first project is the Old Town Canal to help with flooding in the Hammock area. The second project is to make the. JO911 generator at fully powered self-sufficient unit. The third project is the 349 South Erosion control. Thet fourth project is road elevations in Suwannee. The fifth project is the County wide Emergency Warning System. The last project is putting a new. self-sufficient generator at Chief Garner spoke about the LAP (Local Agency Program) which is paying for the dredging of the canals in Suwannee and Horseshoe andi is also the funding for the newi fire stations in the amount of $10,105,596.00. Chief Garner provided a printout for the Board to examine the dollar amounts for the  she had ran 36 reports and last year she had 1,096 reports. Paramedicine/Mobile Integrated Health Program.  the Dixie County Court House.  LAP fund program.  16. SCOTTPENDARVIS, 911 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR  BIT-ADMINISTRATOR  Mr. Pendarvis updated the Board about the State Grant the County received last year to do the Nex Gen 911 system. He stated the project was converted overi to the new company in April of 2024 andi is now completed. He said the grant agreement the Board: signed ends in March of 2025; however, since it took longer than expected to receive everything from AT&T, the service agreement with the company stems beyond that grant. Mr. Pendarvis presented an amendment for the Board to sign, which the State The Motion to approve to sign the extension, fort the grant. $22-23-01-17 NextGen Core. Service made by  had already approved to extend the grant.  Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- June 20, 2024 - 6:00 PM- - Page 6of1l    17. GAIL CARTER, INDIGENT CARE Mrs. Gail Carter was not present at the meeting. 18. HOLLY HOUGHTON, COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT Mrs. Holly Houghton was not present at the meeting. 19. ANGIE CROWLEY, HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Angie Crowley had nothing to bring to the Board. 20. PAUL GAINEY, ACTING ASSIGNMENT COUNTY MANAGER  Action Items:  1. Request Board approval to execute the Preliminary Rate Resolution 2024-43 for Fire Protection The Motion to approve to execute the Preliminary Rate Resolution 2024-43 for Fire Protection Services of the special Assessment FY. 2025 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded. by Commissioner Hatch. 2. Request Board approval to execute the Preliminary Rate Resolution 2024-44 for Solid Waste and The Motion to approve the Preliminary Rate Resolution 2024-44. for Solid Waste and Disposal Services of the special Assessment FY: 2025 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. 3. Request Board approval to execute the Hudson Ballfield Lease Agreement between Dixie County and North Florida Heat C/O William D. Cannon for the purpose of Recreational Use (Baseball Field). The tenant will prepare an annual maintenance of the field and property in lieu of payment and allow The Motion to approve to execute the Hudson Ballfield Lease Agreement between Dixie County and North Florida Heat C/O William D. Cannon for the purpose of Recreational Use (Baseball Field). The tenant will, prepare an annual maintenance oft the field and propertyi in lieu of payment andallowaccess to other individuals and organizations made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner 4. Request Board approval to execute the agreement between Dixie County and Mathew Weldon to assign him as Mosquito Control Director for a term of 6 months to begin Thursday, June 20, 2024, The Motion to approve to execute the agreement between Dixie County and Mathew Weldon to assign him as Mosquito Control Director for a term of6 6 months to begin Thursday, June 20, 2024, through Dec 20, 2024, in the amount of $600.00 per month made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by 5. Request Board approval to accept Liberty Partners of Tallahassee, LLC as Dixie County Grant Services. The Motion to approve to accept Liberty Partners of Tallahassee, LLC as Dixie County Grant Services made by commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  Services of the special Assessment FY 2025.  Board approved.  Disposal Services oft the special Assessment FY: 2025.  Board approved.  access to other individuals and organizations.  Hatch. Board approved.  through Dec 20, 2024, in the amount of $600.00 per month.  Commissioner. Stephenson. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - June 20, 2024 - 6:00PM- - Page 7of11    6. Request Board approval to execute Resolution 2024-45 for the FDOT Bridge Delivery & Design of Road Closure during construction for CR: 357 Shired Creek & CR357 California Swamp bridges. The Motion to approve to execute Resolution 2024-45 for the FDOT Bridge Delivery & Design of Road Closure during construction for CR3 357: Shired Creek & CR3 357 California. Swamp bridges made by 7. Request Board approval for a Goal Day for County Employees on. July 8, 2024. There have beenn no The Motion to approve a Goal Day for County Employees on. July 8, 2024. There have been no long- term worker comp claims for the period of Jan. 1, 2024, to present made by Commissioner Osteen.  Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. long-term worker comp claims for the period of. Jan 1, 2024, to present.  Seconded by Commissioner. Stephenson. Board approved.  Information Items:  1. Reminder oft the FAC Conference June 24-28, 2024, in Orlando.  2. Reminder of the first BOCC meeting in. July will be held. July 3, 2024, at 10:00 am. 3. County Offices will be closed July 4, 2024, in observance oft the Independence Holiday.  The motion to approve closure of County offices in the event that Governor DeSantis gives Friday, July 5th as an extra holiday was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson.  Board approved.  21. CHANAI WATSON, COUNTYA ATTORNEY  Attorney Watson stated she had the deeds prepared for the Board to sign for the property the County agreed to sell to Mrs. Heather Davis Revocable Fund. She said: she hasn't received the money' yet, but anticipates it coming in shortly and once the money is in she can record them, but will hold until such She also stated there was an issue with a SHIP (State Housing Initiative Partnership Program) loani that was taken outi in 2005 for Brandy Corbin. Attorney Watson talked with the Tallahassee SHIP office and was advised by them that the Dixie County Board could take action and there is nothing int the SHIP policy that keeps them from making a decision on the loan. She said there is a possible default either at the six (6) month point or the 30r month mark. She said due to a discrepancy in the property there is between $18,700 to $37,500 owed to the County, but the Board has option of pursuing or forgiving the The motion to accept the lien satisfaction, for the. SHIP lien for Brandy Corbin made by Commissioner  time.  loan.  Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - June 20, 2024- - 6:00PM- - Page 8of11    Attorney' Watson updated the Board on the mediation oft the Meldon case: stating that it went well, and shei is awaiting a response. She stated she has another mediation pending on the Neesmith case and will  update the Board when she receives morei information. 22. BARBIE HIGGINBOTHAM, CLERK OF COURT  Mrs. Barbie Higginbotham showed her appreciation for being voted back into office and invited everyone to an appreciation cookout she will be hosting at the City Park in Cross City, Saturday. July 29,  2024, at 11:00.  23. COUNTY COMMISSION ITEMS  Commissioner Wood stated he would like to improve the lights at. Joe Anderson Boat Ramp.  Mr. Paul Gainey said he would get that looked at as soon as possible.  Commissioner Hatch made: a motion to approve the County to implement the FSA (Flexible Spending The Motion to approve the FSA (Flexible. Spending. Accounts) made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded Commissioner Osteen: stated that D Track has started movie nights again and asked the public to come and support them. Commissioner Osteen asked Mr. Leon' Wright if there was any way to help Mr. Brady Mr. Wright stated that there are some issues, but that he would look intoi it. He saidi if they could not Commissioner Stephenson stated Mr. Hutchison got some trees off the road and wanted to make sure he was recognized for his hard work. He is trying to get Gronto Springs segregated out with 12 camper spots. He mentioned that Purvis Landing Road was fixed and received thanks from the citizens. Commissioner Stephenson presented a $106 check to Mrs. Barbie Higginbotham and said that it was Mrs. Higginbotham stated that the check was bounced in 2019 when neither her nor Commissioner Stephenson were in office. She said the county's finances are better now than they have ever been. Commissioner. Storey mentioned he has been here six years and thanked Mrs. Higginbotham and her staff for getting the County Finances straightened out and caught up. He said that lasty year was thet first  Account) Program.  by Commissioner. Stephenson. Board approved.  with getting electricity turned back on at his property.  turn the electric back on, he would point him in the right direction to geti it fixed.  presumably bounced in 2020.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - June 20, 2024 - 6:00 PM - Page 9 of1l    year the audit was on time. He stated the county isi in better shape now than it was when het first came Commissioner Wood welcomed Mr. Magic to the County. He also mentioned the County had a park attendant pass away, Mr. Shane White Eagle and to please keep his family in our prayers.  into office.  24. PUBLICCOMMENTS AND CONCERNS  Mr. James Nobles spoke to Chief Brown about trying to negotiate a piece of land within the 5-mile radius fort the new Fire: station in! Horseshoe Beach. Mr. Nobles said they have a meeting on. June 27, Chief Brown said he would be backi in town in two weeks and would be happy to sit down and talk with  2024, and he would bring it to the council at that time.  Mr. Nobles about the land.  Mr. Nobles inquired about an update on the County Parki in Horseshoe Beach.  Chief Brown stated it was under insurance review and they are awaiting answers from FEMA. Mrs. Mary Goodrich asked where the County was with clearing other culverts ini the area.  Commissioner. Stephenson. stated that Dwight Knight received 1.5 million dollars of funding to be spent Mr. Paul Gainey stated the budget has been signed but the County hasn'tr received any money' yet.  for drainage in canals and ditches in the Old Town area.  Regular Meeting Minutes- June 20, 2024- - 6:00PM- - Page 10of1l    25. ADJOURN approved  Commissioner Stephenson made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Wood: seconded. Board  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA  ATTEST:  Jarie  Storey, Chairman  COURT  faHySakas Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk-Auditor  - COUNT  PLEASE BE ADVISED that ifaj person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearings, he/ she will need a record oft the proceedings, and fors such purpose, he/ she will need to ensure that a verbatim record oft the proceedings is made, which recordi includes "Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact (352) 486-4931 (Voice & TDD) or via Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771." The Board meets the first Thursday of each month at. 10:00 AM and the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM. Individuals that would like to be placed on the agenda should call Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk of Court, by  the testimony ande evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.  4:00 PM on the Friday Preceding the Board meeting, at (352/)498-1200.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - June 20, 2024- - 6:001 PM - Page 11 of11