Regular Meeting Commission Board Room Dixie County Courthouse  214 NE Hwy 351, Cross City, FL 32628 February 01, 2024- - 10:00 AM  The Board meetings are audio recorded. The public can hear and participate int the meeting via conference calll by  dialing. 1(917)900-1022 ande enter code 32628. COMMISSIONERS Jody Stephenson, District: 1, Vice Chairman Daniel Wood, District2 Mark Hatch, District 3 Jamie Storey, District 4, Chairman David Osteen, District5 STAFF  Paul Gainey, Acting Assignment County Manager Marthal McCaskill, Acting Assignment Asst. County Manager/ Administrative Asst/Grant Coordinator Chana Watson, County Attorney Jacki Johnson, Chief Financial Officer Brenda Royal, Chief Financial Officer Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk of Court Verna Wilson, Chief Deputy Clerk Joannie Morse, Deputy Clerk 1. ÇALLTOORDER  The Board Meeting was called to order at: 10:03. AMI by Commissioner Storey.  2. INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE TO1 THE AMERIÇANFLAG  The Invocation was led by Commissioner Hatch and the Pledge to the American Flag was led by  Commissioner Stephenson.  3. APPROVAL OF COMMISSION MINUTES  Commissioner Osteen made the motion to approve Minutes from the BOCC: and CCI Workshop of  January 17, 2024. Commissioner Hatch seconded. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- February 01,2024-1 10:00 PM- Page lof17    Commissioner. Stephenson made the motion to approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January Commissioner, Stephenson made the motion to approve Minutes from the SRECand Community Center Workshop of. January 18, 2024. Commissioner Wood: seconded. Board approved.  18,2024. Commissioner Osteen seconded, Board approved.  4. VOUCHER, APPROVAL Board Approved. 5. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS None were present.  Commissioner. Stephenson made the motion to approve the vouchers. Commissioner Wood: seconded.  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 THEPUBLICHEARINGANDTHAFNOFVRTHERNOTICE The motion to go into the Public Hearing was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by  CONCERNING THE MATTERS WILL BE PUBLISHED. Commissioner. Stephenson. Boardapproved. Dixie County Land Development Code Asr required by Section 163.2202 F.S. Consistent with the Dixie County Comprehensive Plan  Repeals Land Development Code adopted September 1990 and all subsequent amendments Adopts Dixie County Land Development Code consisting oft thei following articles,  ARTICLE : GENERAL PROVISIONS ARTICLE I: ZONING ARTICLE I: SPECIAL DISTRICTS ARTICLE IV: NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION. STANDARDS ARTICLE V: ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES ARTICLE VI: DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS ARTICLE VI: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ARTICLE' VIII: SIGNS ARTICLE IX: AGENCIES, BOARDS. AND OFFICERS ARTICLEX: ADMINISTRATION ENFORCEMENT ARTICLE XI: DEFINITIONS  ARTICLE: XI: INTERPRETATIONS, EXCEPTIONS, EQUITABLE RELIEF, AND  (First Reading: 12-07-2023, Second Reading Tabled: 12-21-2023, 01-18-2024) Thisi is the Second Reading. Second Reading Tabled on 02-01-2024, recommended to start from scratch with a new one.  Regular Meeting Minutes. - February 01,2024- - 10:00 PM- Page 20 of17    Building Official Leon' Wright states that hei is requesting to table this because of an issue with chapter sixteen (16) in Municode. He said that in. January 20181 the planning council placed chapter sixteen (16) inside thel Land Development Code. He added that there used to be a standalone flood plan ordinance; however, iti is nowi tucked into the Land Development Code. He states further that the Federal Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) did not approve this and wasi in opposition to this decision. Mr. Wright recommends tabling and! bringing thei flood plan ordinance backi into chapter sixteen (16) where it should go and prepare to bring a new reading oft the Flood Plan and Thel Land Commissioner. Stephenson made the motion to table The Land Development Code Second Reading.  Development Code at1 the same time.  Commissioner Osteen. Seconded. Board Tabled.  Attorney Chana Watson recommended when they are finished with the Land Development Code they will readvertise and bring back to the Board for thet first and second reading again. Mr. Wright recommended once these documents are ready to bring allt three back tot the Board at the same time; The Land Development Code, Flood Plain, and Code Enforcement and also mentioned that Mr. Wright also recommended, going ahead and voting to appoint the members of the Local Planning  these will all three! be individual codes.  Council. He provided al list of names ofi those to be voted on.  These include: Gary. Jones Chris McKenzie Collen Dyals Karen VanArnam Sarah Ross  Commissioner Osteen made the motion to appoint the Local Planning Council Board Members. Mrs. Mary Goodrich askedi if these codes affect the residents already livingi int the county.  Commissioner Stephenson: seconded. Board approved.  Mr. Wright said it would not.  Mr. Wright presented the Preliminary Plat for Topagena Subdivision and requested approval from the Commissioner. Stephenson made the motion to move forward in discussion of the Topagena  Board to move forward with construction documents.  Subdivision. Commissioner Hatch: seconded. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- = February 01,2024-1 10,00PM-Page3ofl7    Mr. Wright stated the lot sizes previously were different but have been changed to meet the lot size Mr.Johnl Lamb addressedt thel Board regarding the retention pond area. He stated that the retention pond was previously shown farther down intot the wetlands, but they have since moved it up higher. Mr. Lamb stated that the engineer saidi iti is acceptable nowt that it is higher on the! hill. Mr. Wright added that any changes in construction documents must come! backt to the Board for approval. Commissioner Stephenson asked ift the roadi issue with the neighbor was resolved. Mr. Lamb stated the neighbor ended up moving it himself and he thanked him for doing that.  requirements.  Commissioner Hatch stated that the Retention area was in question.  APPLICATIONS for VARIANCES  Ap petition by Jeffrey and Rebecca McGuire located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 3013-423595.00100, 119 SEZ 218 Street, Old Town, FL 32680, to request a' Variance fora reduction of front setbacks from 25 feet down to zeroi feet, reduce rear setback of 151 feet down to zero feet and reduce: side: setbacks (east & west) from 10f feet to zero feet for new! home construction. byt the petition dated 01/11/20241 which is located within Section 4.7.7 RSF/MH: subparagraph (2) oft the Dixie County Land Development Regulations in accordance with section 12.3 Variance Procedures.  (Commission District: 3, Mark Hatch)  Mr. Wright recommended not going closer than five feet on: setbacks because it would change the fire Commissioner Stephenson stated that ify you got to: zero setbacks this couid encroach upon your  code.  neighbor's property.  Commissioner Hatch asked ift there was any opposition. no concern about runoff on each: side of him.  Property Owner. Jeff Mcquire stated that the lots were designed for narrow homes, and there should be Commissioner Stephenson asked Mr. Mcquire ift that would be a zero setback fromi the eve or the side of Mr. Mcquire said that the wayt the home is going to be positioned thati its should be about: seven (7) feet Commissioner Hatch asked Mr. Mcquire if five (5) feet would be sufficient fort the setbacks.  the home. setback.  Mr. Mcquire answered yes.  Commissioner Hatch made the motion to approve the variance with the reduction of setbacks from  Zero (0) feet to five (5/feet. Commissioner Wood seconded. Board approved,  Regular Meeting Minutes - February 01,2024-1 10:00 PM-I Page 4 of17    Mr. Wright also mentioned thati in review oft the Land Development Codes they found some mistakes withi the maps that need tol be corrected. He stated they willl looki into the vested rights of some of the Commissioner Osteen made the motion to go back to the Board meeting. Commissioner. Stephenson  subdivisions and get this as well as other mistakes corrected.  seconded. Board approved.  RESOLUTION 2024-05  Al RESOLUTION OF1 THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA,TO APPROVE ASPECIAL EXCEPTION' TOE BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.7.7: SUBPARAGRAPH (2) OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT, Al REDUCTION OF FRONT: SETBACKS FROM 25 FEETE DOWN TOI FIVE FEET, REDUCE REAR: SETBACK OF: 15 FEET FORI NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION, IN ACCORDANCE WITHT THE PETITION DATED. JANUARY 11, 2024  2024-05. Jeffrey and Rebecca McGuire  Commissioner Hatch made the motion to approve the Resolution 2024-05 request made by. Jeffrey and  Rebecca McGuire. Commissioner Wood: seconded. Board approved.  ORDINANCE 2023-12  AN ORDINANCE OF THE DIXIE COUNTY BOARD OF DIXIE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA, REPEALING ANDI REPLACING ITS LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, ORDINANCE NO. 1990-04, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 163.3202 FLORIDA STATUTES WHICH REQUIRES REGULATIONS TO BE PREPARED AND ADOPTED WHICH IMPLEMENT THE COUNTY OF DIXIE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, FOR" THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND, THE USE OF LAND AND WATER, AREAS SUBJECT TO SEASONAL AND PERIODIC FLOODING, PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENTALY SENSITIVE LANDS DESIGNATED IN THE COUNTY OF DIXIE, FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,SIGNAGE RESERVED), PROVISIONS FOR" THE PROTECTION OF POTABLE WATER WELLFIELDS, DRAINAGE. ANDS STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, ENSURING THATE POUBLICI FACILITIES AND SERVICES MEET ORI EXCEED THE STANDARDS ESTABLISHED IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT OF THE COUNTY OF DIXIE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ARE AVAILABLE WHEN NEEDED FOR DEVELOPMENT ANDI PROVISIONS FOR ENSURING SAFE AND CONVENIENT ONSITE TRAFFIC FLOW AND CONSIDERING NEEDED VEHICLEPARKING; PROVIDINGFORSEVERABILITFREPEAING ALLORDINANCES  IN CONFLICT; ANDI PROVIDING ANI EFFECTIVE DATE.  First Reading 12-07-2023 Second Reading: 12-21-2023 Tabled Second Reading 01-1B-2024Tabled Second Reading 02-01-2024Tabled  Regular Meeting Minutes- February 01,2024-1 10:001 PM- - Page 5of17    6. DENNY GEORGE- Cancelled and Rescheduled to 2-15-24 BOCCmeeting.  Flag Presentation  7. KAYMCCALUSTER, TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL  Mrs. McCallister informed everyone that the Hurricane recovery is coming along nicely. She states there  with the Shired Island and Horseshoe Beach Parks, but they are working on  have been some challenges  these and are hoping to get grants to build them back better than before.  Mrs. McCallister also shared that the VFW group: state meeting was held at The Putnam Lodge and brought a nice boost to thet tourism economy. She said all the rooms ati the Putnam Lodge were booked Mrs. McCallister said she just returned from at four (4) day Amana RV and Camping Show promoting Dixie County. Shei is still working on1 the short-term overnight license program, buti it was delayed Mrs. McCallister stated that The' Visit Florida Program has provided our county witha a $100,000.00 dollars hurricane relief grant for marketing recovery, and they also have at film crew coming to Dixie at the end of month. Thet film crew will! be making a film about fishing, cycling, fresh seafood and other activities. After thet filmi is made, they will marketi it to inform people that the county has recovered Mrs. McCallister said the Christmas on the Farmi in December went well. They had: some rainy weather, Mrs. McCallister. said there was al Horseshoe Music Festivai last weekend. She stated they had some bad  for several nights and they! had overfiow to other hotels.  because of the hurricane.  area  from the hurricane, and we are open for business. but they want to have another one again next year. weather, but the festival kept going.  She reminded ofac couple of events coming up which include: The Fiddler Crab Festival on February 16-18*h.  March 2024. This 9,  The Suwannee. Arts and Nature Festival run through the Library will take place on Horseshoe Beach Shrimp Festival is scheduled: for April 6, 2024. The Main Horseshoe Beach Festival is scheduled for May 25, 2024. The Cross City Centennial event is scheduled for April2 20, 2024.  ist their seventh (7") year.  Mrs. McCallister shared that the" Tourism Board isi int the process of updating their website andi this will calendar for community events. She also encouraged everyone toj join them on Facebook at  contain a VisitDixie Facebook Group.  Regular Meeting Minutes- February 01,2024-1 10:00PM-P Page6of17    Commissioner Hatch shared about the Board's experience at thel Rural County' Days. He said that all the board members were present. He also stated they promoted peanuts and farming as well as gave tourist information concerning boating and fishing. He also thanked Mrs. McCallister for her help. Mrs. McCallister informed the board of some new Tourism Council Board Members from the. Jena area. Mrs. McCallister reminded ofa Workshop on Tuesday, March! 5,2024, at 4:00 PM: at the Library Board 8. KATRINA VANAERNAM. AND SHIELAI FRIERSON, DIXIE COUNTY ANTI-DRUG COALITION Mrs. Sheila Frierson spoke regarding thet four (4) recovery groups available weekly for anyone who may need help with recovery in many ways. She states these groups are open and free to the public. Mrs. Frierson also mentioned" that in April they willl be sponsoring Uplift to Tri County. She explained that this is a community-Dased program designed to help prepare churches andi faith-based communities inl Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy Counties to reach people who are at risk for suicide, mental illness, and substance abuse. She said thisi is at free program which can be assessed for registrationon  These include: Shelly Ross, Sara Ross, and Paul Greenwood.  Room for a' Visit Floridal Meeting regarding rental propertwyadvertsement.  their Facebook page.  9. STEVE COPELAND, SUWANNEE WATER ANDSEWER MANAGER said they have gone from 956 accounts down to 929 accounts.  Mr. Copeland: stated that they are down to 929 active accounts in Suwannee duet to Hurricane Idalia. He He also mentioned they have completed 161 reinstalls of grinders, lids, control cables and control boxes Mr. Copeland also stated that he has been in contact with The Floridal Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), andi they were: supposed to help with the grinder installs in December of 2023, but they backed out att the last minute, but have since said thati they will start again in about two (2) Mr. Copeland said he has been riding around the county with Federal EmergeneyManagement Association (FEMA) and they are marking storm damaged meters and hopefully will approve a 400- Mr. Copeland informed the Board that the sewer and water main leak have been repaired.  and have about 814 more to go.  weeks. They will try and get around 10 completed daily.  meter purchase for us- provided through their department. He also states that the: sewer plant inspection by (FDEP) has been postponed to March 12, 2024.  Florida Department of Environmental Protection  Mr. Copeland also said that theyr received al letter of warning from FDEP for al lift station overflow in December, this was directly due to thes storm, butt they are waiting on partst to get the third pump  running.  Regular Mceting Minutes February 01, 2024-1 10:001 PM-F Page7of17    Mr. Copeland is aiso speaking with The Fioridal Rural Water Association to get funding to move the lift station across the street onto their property and raise it up, so1 the canal is noti in danger.  Commissioner Hatch thanked Mr. Copeland for always stepping up. 10. GREGE BAILEY, NORTH FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES  Mr. Greg Bailey stated that they had a site visit regarding the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and are: submitting: a response tot the REI by the end oft the day and once the permit is ready, they will Mr. Bailey also said that there are a couple of meetings coming up for the purpose off fine tuning the  advertise.  Information technology.  Mr. Bailey also gave reports on the following projects:  Old" Town Fire Station- The notice of award and contract has been set to Slack Construction and they! have 15 days to turni int tot the Board for Board approval and execution, then they can Library roof repair- They shouid be delivering bid documents to the County Managers Office on The 95th and 97th Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project- During their design and investigation they discovered two large oak trees that need taken down and several encroachments from the neighborhoodi as well, but theyt thinkt they can work around the Hal Chaires Road- They received Department ofTransportation (DOT) comments on. January 18, 2024, in which they are addressing and resubmitting back for approval to advertise. Sheriff's evidence building- Waiting ont the! Sheriff to set upa ac coordinationmeting. Commissioner Hatch inquired specifically about the! Suwannee Seawall on the LMS deleted projects list.  schedule a pre-construction meeting toi initiate construction.  Monday.  encroachments.  He: asked if Mr. Bailey had: any direction on thes seawall. Mr. Bailey answered that hei is still tryingt to find funding. 11. JOHN LOCKLEAR, LOCKLEAR AND ASSOCIATES  Mr. Locklear gave an update on CR351. He stated that' Thel Department ofTransportation (DOT) had a concern with the hydrants, and they met with them fora a solution and will be submitting that today and Mr. Locklear also stated that the Vulnerability Assessments project kickoffi is int two (2) weeks and will consist ofsome public meetings and he encouraged representation from the Board if possible.  hope to get authorization to advertise within the next couple weeks.  Regular Meeting Minutes. - February 01,2024-1 10:00) PM- Page 8of17    12. CINDY BELLOT, LIBRARY DIRECTOR  Mrs. Cindy Bellot stated that iti ist timei to renew the contract for the Library! Summer Program with Commissioner. Stephenson made a motion to renew the Library Summer Program Contract.  Alphine James.  Commissioner Osteen seconded. Board approved.  Mrs. Bellot informed the Board that the library received notification that Dixie and Gilchrist County Libraries received a $5,000.00 FENRA Grant through Three Rivers to buy financial books for helping readers to learn how to take care of their finances. These books are available in eBooks or online as well Mrs. Bellot also reminded of the Volunteer meeting for the Loer Suwannee Art and Nature Festival this Commissioner Stephenson asked ift the library could hang a plaque for his recently passed Father. Johnny Commissioner Hatch made a motion to hang a recognition plaque in honor of Johnny: Stephenson in the Library and to allow his son Commissioner: Stephenson to help design the plaque. Commissioner  asi in Library.  Saturday atl The Suwannee Technical Center.  Stephenson inr recognitionf fora all his hard work and dedication to the library.  Osteen Seconded. Board approved.  13. STEVEFREMEN, CODE ENFORCEMENT & VETERANS: SERVICE OFFICER Mr. Fremen: stated that he! had nothing to! bring before the Board fort this meeting.  14. STEVE HUTCHISON.COUNTY ROAD SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Hutchinson was not present for this meeting. 15. DWAYNE CHAUNCEY.MOSQUITO CONTROLI DIRECTOR Mr. Chauncey was not present for this meeting. 16. TIM. JOHNSON, SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR  Mr. Tim. Johnson stated that thet trucki is supposed to be delivered by tomorrow andi it should be ont the Commissioner Hatch asked about the! 55A roll off building and expressed the needi forr repair and  road by Monday.  rebuilding this roll off site as well as some of the others. Mr.. Johnson said they would get quotes on1 the building.  Commissioner Hatch made a motion to replace the! 55A Rolloff Building. Commissioner Osteen  seconded. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- February 01,2024-1 10:00P PM-Page 9of17    Commissioner Wood asked for an update on1 the compactor. cylinder or something! hung up ini the blade andi it needs to be repaired. Commissioner Stephenson asked ift the County tried to compact too much.  Mr.. Johnson said that hes spoke with! Burt Griffin, the technician, yesterday and Burt thinks iti is eithera Mr.. Johnson said that Mr. Burt's helper stated that he thought it was a manufacturer error and that it may be best to replace it and1 that he'll push for that replacement. Mr. Johnson said that he agrees. Mr.J Johnson said that he spoke withi the Acting Assignment County Manager Paul Gainey regarding the Mr. Gainey stated that Mr. Hutchinson met with Tri County Electric and as soon as the proper utility easement was signed by the surrounding landowners they could move forward.  power in. Jena and asked Mr. Gainey to give an update.  Commissioner Hatch asked how the burning was going? Mr.J Johnson said that hei is working oni it.  Commissioner Stephenson askedi ifit would help the county if all1 thel burn stuff was taken to one Mr.. Johnson said yes, money-wise, but he didn't know where the County would puti it alli if the debris Commissioner. Stephenson asked about looking into purchasing a chipper So1 that the County could chip the debris and selli itt to the power planti in Gainesville to make fuel rather than just! burning it.  location to burn?  was gathered into one location.  17. LEON WRIGHT, BUILDING AND: ZONING OFFICIAL  Building and Zoning Official Leon Wright stated that the Building Department still has al Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) representative herei int the County. Currently they have 1,597 inspections to submit and havei identified 150 as ones to report by March of 2024. Mr. Wright said that they had a resignation within the department. He: also said that this created an opening in the Building Department, and he recommended hiring another inspector.  Mr. Wright states they are working on the Ordinances.  Commissioner Hatch askedi ifa a PRN position would be sufficient for the Building Department? Commissioner Storey asked if we need a motion to advertise for inspector?  Mr. Wright answered no. Mr. Wright said not rightr now.  Regular Mceting Minutes- = February 01,2024- - 10:00PM- - Page 10of17    18. DARIAN BROWN, DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCYSERVICES  Matt Furgeson presented al Resolution for a State matching grant-forar mobile oxygen generating system Commissioner Hatch made ther motion to approve the matching grant for the Mobile Oxygen Generating Mr. Furgeson expressed the need to get the match lifted on the hurricane repair grants otherwise the  int the amount of $106,633.00, making our part of the grant to be $21,336.00 (20%).  System. Commissioner Osteen seconded. Board approved.  County won't be able to afford the twenty percent needed for1 the repairs. He also informed the Boardi that the ventilators are going on thet truck next week. He: said they are: submitting the Assistance for Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the purchase of cardiac monitors. He further stated that justl last month they were: selling for $36,000.00 eacha and now they are $47,000.00 each without chargers or batteries. They found some for $480,000.00 that are about to go  out of date and arel hoping to get this grant to be able to make the purchase. Mr. Furgeson said that allt the ambulance chassis have arrived.  Het told the Board they took delivery of the new tanker truck, which will carry 3,000 gallons of water to Commissioner Hatch asked to set upa a' Workshop with the BOCC, the County Manager's Office and the Emergency Management regarding! local mitigation strategies and hurricane recovery project status. Commissioner Hatch made the motion to approve the Workshop with the BOCC and Emergency Management on February: 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Commissioner Wood: seconded. Board approved.  any fire within the county.  19. SCOTT PENDARVIS, 911 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR  BLT.ADMINISTRATOR  Mr. Pendarvis stated that he recently attended the Florida Local Government Information Security Conference in which they discussed thati the Cyber Security Granti is at risk for non-renewal for the upcoming year. He said this grant helps the County stay compliant with Florida Statute 282 andi if it goes away allt the services which help to secure the network and keep us compliant will go away. These services all together cost around $131,000.00. Hes states they have until the end of June to figure out Mr. Pendarvis said. Jovante Teague had a meeting with the Government Policy Group and they have He also mentioned that. Jovante is supposed tol be: sending him the Directors information sO that he can speak directly with him as well as Senator Cory Simon and Representative Jason! Shoaf ont the legislative  what they will do.  been discussing this and are working on a solution.  side.  Regular Meeting Minutes - February 01, 2024- 10:00P PM-) Page 11of17    Commissioner Hatch asked Mr. Pendarvis to get the number of the Florida! Statutei to all five commissioners and1 they would also reach outt tot the Director and Legislative team.  20. GAILCARTER, INDIGENT CARE Mr. Carter was not present fori this meeting. 21. HOLIYHOUGHTON, COUNTY EXTENSION. AGENT Mrs. Houghton was not present for this meeting. 22. ANGIE CROWLEY, HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR Ms. Angie stated that she had nothing to bring before the Board for this meeting. 23. PAULGAINEV.ACTING, ASSIGNMENT COUNTY MANAGER  Action Items: $20,000.00.  1. Request Board approval for the SHIP Down Payment Assistance for Cory Brant in the amount of Commissioner Hatch made the motion for approval for the SHIP Down Payment Assistance. for Cory Brant in the amount of$ $20,000.00. Commissioner: Stephenson seconded. Board approved. 2. Request Board approval fort the SHIP Emergency Repair Reimbursement for Robert: Zimmerman in the Commissioner Osteen made the motion forapproval fort thes SHIPI Emergency Repair Reimbursement for Robert Zimmerman in the amount of $13,400.00. Commissioner Wood seconded. Board 3. Request Board approval to change the fee schedule for the Community Center fees as discussed in  amount of $13,400.00.  approved,  the previous workshop.  1sDistrict 55A  $100.00 rental fee per day $100.00 deposit  Trail Riders $85.00 rentali fee per day  $100.00 deposit $75.00 deposit  $65.00 rental fee per day  Commissioner Stephenson made the motion for approval to change the fee schedule for the  Community Center fees. Commissioner Hatch seconded. Board approved.  4. Request Board approval of the NGN( (Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson) FY 2024-2025 legal services for Solid  Waste and Fire Assessments in the amount of $8,000.00.  Regular Meeting Minutes. February 01,2024-10:00P PM-Page 12of17    Commissioner Hatch made the motion for approval of the NGN (Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson) FY 2024-2025 legal services for Solid Waste and Fire Assessments in the amount of $8,000.00.  Commissioner Osteen seconded. Board approved.  5. Request Board approval oft the Bascom Southern' Land Entry Permit FY: 2024. FY2024. Commissioner Osteen seconded. Board approved.  Commissioner. Stephenson made the motion for approval oft thel Bascom Southern Land Entry Permit 6. Request Board approval to execute the contract for the Florida Opioid Alocation/Settement Distribution between LSF (Lutheran Services Florida, Inc.) and Dixie County Board of County Commissioner Stephenson made the motion to execute the contract for the Florida Opioid Allocation/Settiement Distribution between LSF (Lutheran Services Florida, Inc.) and Dixie County Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Osteen seconded. Board approved.  Commissioners.  Information Items:  1. SHIP DPL Hurricane Housing time limit for loan.  2. SWTF updates. 3. Tallahassee updates. Plan are under review.  4. Notification from FDOT that the three (3) Road Projects submitted for the 5-year Road Project  NE 349th Ave, Ne 765th Ave, NE 356th Ave from SR 3491 to NE 339th Ave SE 71st Ave, SE 265th ST, SE: 269th Stf from CR: 351 Sto SE 60th Ave  CR: 358 from US: 19 to SW6 661sSt  Commissioner Hatch: stated that the Commissioners purchased a cake at auction from the Future Farmers of America (FFA) for $525.00 and then donated it back and it made another $400.00 for the FFA Commissioner Osteen made ther motion to approve the purchase of these cakes fort the FFA and Heehaw  program. Another cake was purchased at the Heehaw program for $500.00. programs. Commissioner Wood seconded. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- February 01,2024 - 10:001 PM-I Page 13 of17    Commissioner Hatch reminded the Board that the Fairi is coming up and they need to! know how much moneyi is int thei fair account and need tol be mindful ofs spending out oft this account so that they can Commissioner Stephenson asked Mr. Gainey ift he had checked on using GatorGas Propane to supply our Mr. Gainey said that he had not checked on this yet, but he would: start doing a survey to: see where Commissioner Wood asked ift the reflectors werei included on the quote for the new road repairs on Mr. Gainey said no, it was noti included, only the striping of center lines was included. Commissioner Wood asked if we could get a quote for1 the reflectors?  make sure there is enough money int the account fort the fair.  propane gas fort the county.  propane is used within the county and then proceed from there.  Willow Hole Road.  Mr. Gainey replied yes, they could get a quote.  Commissioner Wood: stated that he spoke with Mrs. Karen' VanAernam regarding the Dixie County Road sign on Hwy 19 close tot the Suwannee River Bridge and she would liket to get with the Chamber of Commerce to get the go ahead to make beautications/upgrdes to the sign and may need the Road Mrs. Shiela Frierson said they were meeting tomorrow regarding three (3) county road signs that need Mr. Gainey said that he spoke with Mrs. Karen' VanAernam this morning regarding the signs and told her Commissioner Hatch and Commissioner Osteen said that Mrs. VanAernam can also work on1 the  Department's help if possible.  to be upgraded and establishing: some garbage pickup days. he would put heri int touch with Mr. Hutchinson for! help.  Steinhatchee sign as well.  24. CHANA WATSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY  Attorney Watson said shei is working on1 the Short-Term Overnight Rental Ordinance, and this should be ready to advertise soon, and she will plan on the first reading ati the next Board meeting. Commissioner: Stephenson made the motioni to perform thef firstreading oft the Ordinance fort the Short- Term Rentals at the next Board meeting. Commissioner Osteen seconded. Board approved. Attorney Watson also brought an update on the body of Ms. Nicole Darling. She said that thel body! has been picked up! by the mother on. January: 30, 2024. She alsos stated that she will continue to work on the Ordinance concerning this so that we won't runi into this situation againi in thei future. Attorney' Watson askedi if the county could vote to close Shired Island and Horseshoe Beach Parks because of the condition oft the buildings and pavilions and the concern that they may present a safety hazard to the public. She also mentioned that there is no potable water at the park. She suggested  Regular Meeting Minutes- February 01,2024-1 10:00 PM - Page 14of17    closing the park to overnight camping andr not accepting any money until something is done about these Commissioner Stephenson said theyl have tried to close the park and rope it off, but people keep going Commissioner Hatch recommended including the parks and the community centers in the next  structures. into the park. workshop meeting.  Attorney' Watson also recommended posting signs for safety.  Commissioner Hatch made the motion to rope off buildings, post signage, and accept no camping fees at Shired Island and Horseshoe Beach Parks until the buildings are fixed and safe for the public. Ms. Angie Crowley asked if she would need to write a new contract with new wording for the Commissioner Hatch told Angie to create the new worded contract and Attorney' Watson canv verify. Ms. Crowley asked what the deadline should bei for the deposit when reserving the community buildings and wanted clarification regardingi ifs someone reserves the buildingt for a year or So1 from now. Commissioner Hatch: said the deposit would be due thirty days prior to the date oft the reservation. Clerk of Court Barbie Higginbotham stated thats she had nothing other than what was already discussed Mrs. Higginbotham opened thet floor to Chief Financial Officers. Jacki. Johnson and Brenda Royal. Mrs.. Johnson provided a handout containing write offi fixed assets items which are under the $5,000.00 Commissioner Stephenson made the motion to write-off the fixed asset items. Commissioner Osteen Mrs. Brenda Royal presented: a recap of the budget so far fort this year and stated that the finance team isworking with Mr. Powel! to get ready fort their upcoming audit and: sO far, they are ahead of schedule. Commissioner. Stephenson asked if there was any possible way to build a reserve for the county, earmarking certain money to puti into special accounts, fori instance, the recent money from WCI Mills. Mrs.. Johnson responded that the Solid Waste fund is ini the negative every year and is subsidized by General funds, and the County doesn't! have access to build ai fund balance. Mrs.. Johnson said that the Commissioner Hatch: stated that the news subdivision willl bring thirty something new: site-built homes into the county and that should help with the incoming funds. He also stated that building site-built  Commissioner Stephenson seconded. Board approved.  community' buildings and their new fees.  25. BARBIE HIGGINBOTHAM, CLERK OF COURT  by Attorney' Watson.  threshold and have been on books fora al long time.  seconded. Board approved.  County must continue to bringi in more revenue.  homes is one oft the best ways to gain revenue for the county.  Regular Mceting Minutes- February 01,2024-10,00PM-1 Page 15of17    Commissioner Stephenson and Commissioner Hatch shared appreciation for Mrs., Johnson and Mrs.  Royal and thei finance team for all their hard work within the last three years.  26. COUNTY COMMISSION ITEMS thanked everyone for all they do. everyone else behind the scenes.  Commissioner Wood apologized for not being here last week and explained that he was sick. He also Commissioner Hatch thanked the Finance Department for the hard work they do for the county and Commissioner Osteen thanked everybody fori the jobst they dot fort the county and expressed special thanks fort those that participated in thei festival ink Horseshoe Beach. He also thanked Mr. Robert. Jones Commissioner Stephenson: stated that he wants to get with Paul at Gornto Springs and needs to get a He also said thet turnip trailer in remembrance of his father. Johnny Stephenson is going very well. Commissioner. Storey stated that he is pleased because our meetings seem to be going better and  for helping navigate the Florida Crown process in our county.  platting graph for RV parking at the park.  thanked everyone.  27. PUBLIC COMMENTS. AND CONCERNS front of the correct members,  Mrs. Barbara Cummings asked if we could move the nameplates for the Board members to be directly in Mr. Donald O'Clare stated that he lives next tot the new trailer part goingi in on Hicks Road and hei is concerned about some of the leveling going on and1 the way the owner wants to run a sewer system at each site. He: said that his well is Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulatedi for farming and any runoff that comes onto property his property could harm his land and animals and would Commissioner Stephenson informed Mr. O'Clare that he talked tot the owner when he first moved here, and he is supposed to take dirt and puti it all the way around the edge so1 that there are no runoffs tot the Commissioner Hatch stated that the septic systems willi follow all the State and Department of  completely shut him down.  neighboring properties.  Environmental Protection (DEP) guidelines.  Regular Meeting Minutes- February 01,2024 - 10:00P PM-Page 16of17    28. ADJOURN approved.  Commissioner Stephenson made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Osteen seconded. Board The Board meetings are audio recorded. The public can heard and! participate in the meeting via conference call by  dialing 1/917/900-1022 and enter code 32628.  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIXIE COUNTY,FLORIDA  ATTEST*   57  'e 6335 s  Doaslui Hasadlin Barbie Higginbotham, Clèr-Auditor  PLEASE BE ADVISED that ifuy person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearings, he/s she will need ( record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/s she will need to ensure that u verbatim: record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the "Persons with disabilities requesting reasonuble accommodations. to participate in this) proceeding should contuct The Board eets the first Thursduy of each month at 10:00AM and thet third Thursduy ofe euch month at 6:00 PM. Individuals thut would like to he placed on the agenda should call Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk ofCourt, by  testimony and evidence upon which the appealis to be based.  (352) 486-4931 (Voice & TDD) or via Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771." 4:00 PM on the Friduy Preceding thei Board meeting, at (352) 498-1200.  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