Regular Meeting Commission Board Room Dixie County Courthouse April 18, 2024 - 6:00 PM  214 NE Hwy 351, Cross City, FL 32628  The Board meetings are audio recorded. The public can hear and participate in the meeting via conference call  by dialing 1(9177900-1022 and enter code. 32628.  1. CALLTOORDER  The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Storey. 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TOTHE AMERICANI FLAG  The invocation was led by Commissioner Hatch and pledge was led by Commissioner Hatch.  3. APPROVALOF COMMISSION MINUTES Regular BOCC Meeting of March 21, 2024  Motion to approve the Regular BOCC Meeting ofl March 21, 2024, made by Commissioner  Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  4. VOUCHER APPROVAL Wood. Board approved. 5. CONSTITUTIONALOFFICERS None Present at this meeting.  Motion to approve the vouchers made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner  The Motion to go into Public Hearing was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by  Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  PUBLICHEARING: TMEPURLICHEARINGAAYBECONTINUED TOONE ORI MORE. FUTURE DATES. ANTINTERESTED PARTYISADVISED THATTHE. DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OFANY CONTINUATION OFTHE PUBLIC HEARING. SHALL BE ANNOUNCED DURING THE. PUBLIC HEARING AND THAT NO FURTHER NOTICE CONCERNING THE MATTERS WILL BE  PUBLISHED.  APPLICATIONS for SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS  A petition by WILLIAM & ASHTON KRAUSE located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 19-13-229-0022180 (287SE241 STREET. OLDTOWN, FL32680) to request a variance for a REDUCTION OF SIDE: SETBACKS FROM 10 FEET DOWNT TO. ZERO: FEET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BOATI HOUSE by the petition dated 11/09/2023 which is located within Section 4.7.7 RSF/MH subparagraph (2) oft the Dixie  Regular Meeting Minutes- - January 18, 2024 - 6:00 PM- - Page 1 of17    County Land Development Regulations in accordance with section 12.3 VARIANCE  PROCEDURES.  (Commission District: 3 Mark Hatch)  There was opposition to this originally and Building Official Leon Wright met with the owner and two neighbors who were in opposition. He stated that you can legally build out eighteen feet and the property owner is only going sixteen feet and the neighbor across the canal has no permits on his boat shelter and he is extending his out 31 feet and wants to deny Mr. Krause Motion to approve the Special Exception for WILLIAM & ASHTON KRAUSE was made by  sixteen feet. Mr. Wright recommended approving.  Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  Aj petition by TIMOTHY RENFROE located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 19-13-1229-002-1970 (111 SE241ST STREET. OLD TOWN, FL. 32680) tor request a variance for al REDUCTION OF SIDE SETBACK FROM' TEN: FEET DOWNTO ZERO FEET TO. REPLACE EXISTING DOCK by the petition dated 12/08/2023 which is located within Section 4.3.7 ESA subparagraph (1)ofthel Dixie County Land Development Regulations in accordance with section 12.3 VARIANCE PROCEDURES.  (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch) This was tabled from March 07, 2024.  Mr. Wright said that he went out to the property and the loti is an irregular shape and inj person it makes better sense. On paper it looked like it could be slid over, but in person they can't. Motion to approve the Special Exception for TIMOTHY RENFROE was made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  Aj petition by BRUCE COOK- DAVID JAMES requesting a Special Exception tol be granted, as provided in Section 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS ofthe Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle (ESA) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 03/08/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 30-08-14-6889-000.01802857NE709. AVE,OLD TOWN, FL 32680; .00).  (Commission District 1. Jody Stephenson)  Commissioner Stephenson stated that the complaints about flooding on property, table it again, under water and at this point determine if what the spec ex: is causing issues, do more Commissioner Stephenson stated to leave it tabled until the next night meeting.  assessment.  A petition by BRIAN NEWSOME requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS oft the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to  Regular Meeting Minutes - January 18, 2024- - 6:00 PM- -1 Page 2of17    permit one recreational vehicle (ESA) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 03/28/2024 tol be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 04-10- 10-0423-0000-0220 3350SW661 STREET, STEINHATCHBE, FL 32648; 10.22). Commissioner Osteen stated that he has had opposition and made ai motion to deny.  (Commission District 5 DAVID OSTEEN)  Motion to deny the Special Exception for BRIAN NEWSOME was made by Commissioner Aj petition by GREGORYTSCHOEN 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 with the petition dated 02/14/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 35-09-13-4498-000E-0010 828NE312AVE OLD1 TOWN, FL: 32680; 2.38).  Osteen. Seconded. by Commissioner, Stephenson. Board approved.  (Commission District 2 Daniel Wood)  Motion to approve the Special Exception for GREGORY T SCHOEN was made by A petition by LYNNE PALISANO requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.4.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS oft the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle. ("AG" AGRICULTURE) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 03/15/2024 to bel located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 03-0.134515.000.060 501 NE: 249. AVE, OLD TOWN, FL: 32680; .00).  Commissioner Wood. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  (Commission District 2 Daniel Wood)  Motion to approve the, Special Exceptionfor) LYNNE PALISANO was made by Commissioner A petition by THOMAS & DARLENE FISHER requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS ofthe Dixie County Land Development Regulations toj permit one recreational vehicle (ESA) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 03/26/2024 to be located on1 the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 01-0134512.000.020 561 NE 743 STREET, OLD TOWN, FL: 32680; .00).  Wood. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  (Commission District 2 Daniel Wood)  Motion to approve the Special Exception for THOMAS & DARLENE FISHER was made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  The Motion to go back to the Board was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by  Commissioner, Stephenson. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- January 18, 2024- 6:00 PM- - Page 3 of17    RESOLUTIONS  Resolution 2024-11  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A VARIANCE TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.7.7 (RSF/MH) SUBPARAGRAPH (2) OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TOF PERMIT A REDUCTION OF SIDE SETBACKS FROM 10 FEET DOWN TO ZERO FEET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BOAT HOUSE, IN ACCORDANCE  WITH THE PETITION DATED! NOVEMBER 9, 2023.  (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch) William and Ashton Krause  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-11 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  Resolution 2024-15  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A VARIANCE TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.3 VARIANCE PROCEDURES OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, TO GRANT A VARIANCE WITHIN SECTION 4.3.7 ESA SUBPARAGRAPH (1) OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR. A VARIANCE FOR. Al REDUCTION OF SIDE SETBACKFROM TEN FEET DOWNTO ZERO FEET TO REPLACE EXISTING DOCK WHICH IS LOCATED WITHIN SECTION 4.3.7. A ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA (ESA) ZONING DISTRICT, AS  PROVIDED IN THE PETITION DATED DECEMBER 8, 2023.  (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch) Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  Timothy Renfroe  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-15 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  RESOLUTION No 2024-27  ARESOLUTION OFTHEI BOARDOFCOUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFDIXIECOUNTY,FLORIDA, TO APPROVE 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 IN AN ENVIROMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA (ESA) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED MARCH 08, 2024. WHEREAS, BRUCE COOK-DAVID JAMES 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 thel Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA), Zoning District, by Petition dated March 08, 2024; and' WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 3008-14-689-000.080 (2857 NE 709 AVE,Old  Town, FL 32680). (Commission District 1J Jody Stephenson) Tabled on 04/04/2024  Tabled again until next Evening BOCC Meeting on 05/16/2024.  Regular Meeting Minutes- January 18, 2024- -6:00F PM - Page 4 of17    RESOLUTION No 2024-30  ARESOLUTIONG OFTHE BOARDOF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DAECOUNTPLOADA, TO APPROVE 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 IN AN ENVIROMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA (ESA) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED MARCH 28, 2024. WHEREAS, BRIAN NEWSOME 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 oft the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA), Zoning District, by Petition dated March 28, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle ist to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 04-10-10-0423-00-022003505W661 Street, Steinhatchee,  FL32648). Denied  (Commission District 5 David Osteen)  RESOLUTION No 2024-31  AR RESOLUTIONOFTHE BOARDOF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DAECOUNIPLOADA, TO APPROVE 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 IN AN: ENVIROMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA (ESA) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED FEBRUARY 14, 2024. WHEREAS, GREGORY T SCHOEN 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 County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA), Zoning District, by Petition dated February 14,2024; and' WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 5:09-1-495-00E-0010 (828 NE: 312. Ave, Old Town, FL Motion to approve Resolution 2024-31 made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by  32680).  (Commission District 2 Daniel Wood) Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  RESOLUTION No 2024-32  AF RESOLUTIONG OFTHEI BOARDOFCOUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY,FLORIDA, TO APPROVE. A SPECIALI EXCEPTIONTOBE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.4.5OF THEI DIXIE COUNTYLANDDEVELOPMENT REGULATIONSTO. PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN AGRICUILTURAL AREA (AG) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED MARCH 15, 2024. WHEREAS, LYNNE PALISANO has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.4.5 of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Agricultural (AG) Zoning District, by Petition dated March 15, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehiclei ist to bel located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 03-10-13-4515-0000-0500(S0NE249 Ave, Old Town, Motion to approve Resolution 2024-32 made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by  FL32680).  (Commission District 2 Daniel Wood) Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes - January 18, 2024 -6:00PM- - Page 50f17    RESOLUTION No 2024-33  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO. APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TOBE GRANTED, ASI PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN ENVIROMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA (ESA) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WHEREAS, THOMAS and DARLENE FISHER has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board ofCounty Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.3.5 Special Exceptions ofthe Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA), Zoning District, by Petition dated March 26, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 01-10-13- Motion to approve Resolution 2024-33 made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by  WITHT THE PETITION DATED MARCH: 26, 2024.  4512-0000-0020 (561 NE 743 Street, Old' Town, FL 32680).  (Commission District 2 Daniel Wood) Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  ORDINANCES  Ordinance 2024-03  AN ORDINANCE OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROVIDING THAT THE DIXIE COUNTY CODE BE AMENDED BY AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 07-05 SETTING THE WIND SPEEDS RISK CATEGORIES IN DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE DIXIE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  First Reading postponed from 03/21/24 meeting to 04/04/24 meeting.  First Reading 04/04/2024 Second Reading 04/18/2024  Motion to approve Ordinance 2024-03 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  Commissioner Wood (5-0). Board approved.  ORDINANCE 2024-04  AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REPEALING AND REPLACING IN ITS ENTIRETY ORDINANCE NUMBER 2023-06, FURTHER REPEALING ANY LANGUAGE IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND REPLACING SAID ORDINANCE WITH ORDINANCE 2024-04, PROVIDING FOR BOUNDARIES; DEFINITIONS; OBJECTS AND PURPOSES OF THE DISTRICT; GOVERNING BODY; ORGANIZATION OF GOVERNING BODY; POWERS OF BOARD; COLLECTION OF RATES AND CHARGES; CONNECTION WITH SEWER AND WATER SYSTEM; AUDIT; SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  First Reading 04/18/2024  Regular Meeting Minutes- January 18, 2024- 6:00 PM - Page 6 of17    6.KATRINA VANAERNAM. AND SHEILA FRIERSON, DIXIE COUNTY ANTI-DRUG  COALITION  Mrs. VanAernam was not present at the meeting. Mr. Copeland was not present at the meeting.  7. STEVECOPELAND.SUWANNEE WATER AND SEWER MANAGER 8. CR/GBALEANORTI FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Mr. Greg Bailey Updated the Board on several ongoing projects, these included:  Emergency Operations Center (EOC) expansion- Advertised on April 11"a and then a pre bid meeting on Old Town Fire Station- They are sending a receipt to the contractor with an effective date on April 29w Library Roof] Repair- They received an updated agreement from Attorney Watson. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)- The CDBG Project at 95th and 97h-T They are addressing Phase three (3) comments and have heard back from Central Florida Electric, and they had: no problem relocating the one pole they had an issue with. Environmental review is moving forward to Hal Chaires Road- Sent revised plans back to Department ofTransportation (DOT) on April 4th Nothing The Sheriff's Office Evidence Building- Still waiting comment on approval oft the floor plan. Mr. Bailey also stated he received a request from Mr. Pendarvis to look at the Communication Tower and  April 25", then should be opening the bid on May 14h. and will begin construction the first of May.  completion as well. back yet.  assess the damage from thel hurricane.  9. JOHNLOCKLEAR,LOCKLFAR AND ASSOCIATES  Mr. Locklear stated that Chief Scott Garner will be speaking about projects when it gets to his turn in the  meeting.  10. CINDYBELLOT,LIBRARY DIRECTOR Mrs. Bellot was not present for this meeting.  11. STEVE FREMEN.CODE ENFORCEMENT & VETERANSSERVICE OFFICER  Mr. Fremen stated that he had nothing to bring to the Board at this time. 12. STEVE HUTCHISON, COUNTY ROADS SUPERINTENDENT 13. DWAYNE CHAUNCEY.MOSOUIO CONTROL DIRECTOR  Mr. Hutchison was not present for this meeting. Mr. Chauncey was not present for this meeting. 14. TIMJOHNSON. SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR  Regular Meeting Minutes- January 18, 2024- 6:00P PM -) Page 7of17    Mr.Johnson stated that he had nothing to bring to the Board at this time. to get a quote to get the hydraulic pump rebuilt. Mr. Johnson said yes. 15. LEON WRIGHT, BUILDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL County Public Library and there are twelve already attending.  Commissioner Stephenson asked ifh he and Mr. Johnson could schedule ai time next week to gotol Daytona  Mr. Wright stated there will be at training on April 30" for code enforcement procedures at the Dixie He added that Attorney and University of Florida Law Professor Jennifer Kerkhoffy will bet there to instruct on how to do procedural code enforcement cases. He stated she will also review the enforcement part ofthe Land Development Regulations (LDR's). He then it will be vetted twice and will be brought He also stated they plan to have the Local Planning Citizen Board (LPA) training in the beginning of He said the process would be that before going to the public meeting the Local Planning Agency (LPA) will vet all items presented and make recommendation to pass or deny, then it would come back to the Commission Board for final approval or denial. He stated at the end of the day the Commission Board He stated hel has seen a trend for more complex projects coming into the county that is outside ofhis wheelhouse and he recommended having aj planning committee on these projects. Mr. Wright presented the Board with several packets from project developers who are willing to be processed under the fee schedule ofMr. Greg Bailey and have already included checks for fees. Mr. Wright recommends that since the Baileys office has been handling these projects already to go ahead Mr. Wright added that Mr. Gene Boles of the Building and Zoning Department wanted to retire but has agreed to stay on staff until December to make sure ofas smooth transition into whatever direction the Commissioner Stephenson expressed concern with the new Special Exception fees and stated this is because these are much higher than the current fees and he didn't want to. just throw these new higher fees Mr. Bailey stated there are other ways they can discuss to have different levels of special exceptions at Mr. Wright assured us there are times when the County wants a third party to help make these decisions. Commissioner Hatch proposed why not let Mr. Bailey finish the two (2) projects and stated since Mr. Bailey is on staffa already a vote is not needed, the fees would just have to be disclosed. Mr. Wright mentioned that himself and Mr. Jason. Jean of Building and Zoning will be in conference in San Destin all week next week for training on the new policies for the flood plain management.  back to the Board in the beginning of May.  May.  will still have power to veto.  and let them continue with these.  He also reminded that the County is going to need engineering and planning services.  County chooses.  on to the public. smaller costs.  Regular Meeting Minutes - January 18,2024- -6 6:00PM- - Page 8 of17    Commissioner Stephenson stated that Taylor County had been allowing four (4) RVs per lot, but this can Mr. Wright explained that there needed to be clarification on this to define a detached structure. Mr. Wright said he would get clarification from the State before denying anybody. 16. DARIAN BROWN, DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES  longer be a pole barn.  Mr. Darian Brown presented the Board with al Billing Report for February and explained it was late because the company that submits the nationwide billing department was hacked and shut down. He added they haven'tt been able to bill since February. He stated everything is back up and running and February's collections was $57,484 dollars and they are still $40,319 dollars over budget. Mr. Brown presented a list ofs seventy-two public work projects that have been submitted to thel Federal He stated that the County should be receiving a check for $31,814 dollars for the Shired Island picnic He added that the other projects on the list haven't been verified and these are projected costs, and the numbers are: subject to change. He said to keep in mind these are FEMA's seventy-five percent, the state matches twelve and al half percent, and the state has agreed to waive the other twelve and a half percent, but the County has yet to see the waiver forms, but they are in the works. He added there are nineteen Commissioner Hatch asked Mr. Brown for clarification on the debris removal 100% county wide listed Mr. Brown stated this covers the fee for debris removal the County had to do after Hurricane Idalia. Mr. Brown stated they received a check in the amount of$10,105,596 dollars out oft the LAP: funding appropriated after Hurricane Idalia. He said this came out ofl last year's appropriations. He said there were fifty million dollars laid aside for recovery ofrural counties in which each county had to apply for projects that didn't fall under FEMA. He said a prime example is the Shired Island Beach-FEMA would not pay to putt the sand back on the beach after the storm because it wasn'tan engineered beach prior to He stated that they have applied for the Shired Island Beach project along with building a new fire station in Horseshoe Beach outside of the surge zone, repairing station three damages-they asked to rebuild the living area and was approved to increase to full fire station ift the County would like, also included dredging all canals in Horseshoe Beach the internal and rim canal and select canals on the saltwater side He said the State of Florida had to spend this money by June 30", so they sent a check to the County. Mr. Brown said he also met with Mr. Locklear on specific engineering details for Shired Island Beach and met with Mr. Bailey concerning the fire stations and asked about options there. He said) Mr. Bailey seems to think that with modifications they can build two (2) new fire stations and replace the ones at 349 and  Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). tables, grills, and trash cans.  projects in total.  with the amount of $5,000 dollars.  the storm.  oft the Suwannee as well.  Regular Meeting Minutes- January 18, 2024- -6 6:001 PM - Page 90 of17    351, unfortunately the land there is not big enough. He said they are looking for aj piece ofl land not far from the intersection and are looking at a lot that he has been told the owner may be willing to sell. He also stated they need land in Horseshoe Beach and have reached out to the investment holding company that owns some land int the area as well as the New Beginnings Church, which is also close to Mr. Gainey said he spoke to a member of thel New Beginnings Church, Mr. Sammy Corbin, and he told Mr. Gainey he wasn'tsure how the Church Board would feel about selling the property, but he would Mr. Brown stated the County could work with the displaced resident who is currently living int the Church and could possibly work something out for him to stay there while the new building is being built. Mr. Brown reminded the Board they can'tg go beyond that Church because they must stay within 5 miles oft the beach to get the proper insurance coverage, but outside the surge zone. He stated Station four (4) on Chavous Road in Old Town is int the process of being built. Mr. Brown also stated they are working on staffing the. Jena station and it is within their five (5): year He said they are in the process ofs submitting for Seawalls in Suwannee and the deadline has been Mr. Brown also informed the Board the Suwannee River is in flood action stage and by April 251h is expected to be at 10.1 flood stage. He recommended the Commissioners to close the County boat ramps. The Motion to close county boat ramps was made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded. by Commissioner Mr. Gainey stated he would get closure signs placed at the County boat ramps in the morning. Commissioner Hatch asked ifthe County could see about putting into effect an Ordinance regarding the  the area, to: see ifany oft them would be willing to sell.  present it to them.  plan.  extended from April 30"t to. June 7th.  Hatch. Board approved.  boat ramp closures.  Attorney Watson stated she will coordinate with the County to create an ordinance.  Commissioner. Hatch asked the County to look into thel Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) Eel Grass Program which replaces eel grass in canals after dredging tol help inland fishing on the coastline. Commissioner Stephenson recommended coordination with FWC about closing the boat ramps to help Mr. Gainey stated he spoke to FWC prior to the meeting in anticipation ofb boat ramp closures and they Mr. Brown updated on Station 4 on Chavous Road in Old Town. He said the building was ordered last week and is due to arrive on June 6th and they plan to break ground on April 29t at 8:30 AM.  with looters.  said they already have patrol and enforcement in place.  Regular Meeting Minutes- January 18, 2024 -6:001 PM- - Page 10 of17    Mr. Brown updated on the Emergency Operations Center Expansion and stated iti is going well. They are going to get furniture supplied by the state, including air compressors, washers, dryers, furniture, and  exercise equipment.  He said the State has agreed to give fifty percent of funds up front for the buildings.  Mr. Brown stated he was advised by thel Bureau Chiefoft the Florida Department of Health that the State Matching Grant has been approved for the oxygen producing machine and he added this will save the He advised that Hurricane season is coming June 151 and is expected to be a very active season. Mr. Brown informed the Board about the Community Paramedicine Program. He said they started with some oft the Opioid money, but can't bill currently, but are trying to get actual billing codes to begin Mr. Brown stated that the Federally Qualified Healthcare (FQHC) is a federal program to help support rural counties that have residents with no insurance and lowi income. He said they provide funds to a clinic sO that the clinic can provide comprehensive medical care. He said it has been brought to his attention that the local FQHC company is not able to provide care and is referring residents out oft the county and this is becoming al burden on our citizens. He said this week while in a meeting in Orlando he met someone over the FQHC program, and she assured him they could fix the local FQHC problem and Commissioner Stephenson asked what the plans are: for the first district volunteer fire: station. Mr. Brown answered that they would like to build the new: fire station on 351 and combine these two stations reducing the footprint because currently this station isj just housing some trucks and the volunteers that are not able to respond to calls because they work full-time jobs. Mr. Brown Darian also answered questions about Horseshoe Beach project repairs and stated the Town of Horseshoe Beach is their own entity and has their own, governing board, authority, and statutory guidelines they must abide by. He said the County has always worked closely with them to help assist them, but there have been times where they went around our office and it created turmoil. He added that the County can'tjust step in and take over projects that we haven't been made aware of. He stated that the last thing he wants to happen is to get involved in aj project they started without the County's knowledge ofwhat occurred and then years later have to pay back money for something not processed correctly. He reiterated that the County would try tol help any way they can ift they know about it and to Commissioner Storey thanked Mr. Brown for the many hours that he has worked for this County. Commissioner Stephenson thanked Mr. Brown, Clerk oft the Court Barbie Higginbotham and the Board  County over $2,000 dollars a month.  billing and to see revenue coming in.  set up a meeting in Tallahassee to discuss.  please inform them of things that need attention.  staff, and EMS staff for all their help to our County in the State of Emergencies. 17. SCOTTI FENDARVIS.9IICOMICOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Mr. Pendarvis stated that he had nothing to bring to the Board at this time.  &IT. ADMINISTRATOR  Regular Meeting Minutes- January 18, 2024- -6 6:00 PM - Page 11 of17    18. KAYMCCALLISTER, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL  Mrs. McCallister stated she attended al National North Florida Meeting inl Monticello, Florida today. She said they performed a Facebook Insight Report and the results showed that from one post about Dixie County there were 231 thousand views, 219 shares, 115 comments, and 1.8 thousand likes. She reminded oft the Centennial event this Saturday April 20" and the Cowboy Country Festival at the She also stated she was assured by the representative in charge oft the making oft the Visit Florida videos that they are covered as far as the waivers for photos and videos posted on the website and Mrs.  Cracker House Winery on May the 4th.  McCallister is working on this with them as well. 19. GAILCARTER, INDIGENT CARE Mrs. Carter was not present at the meeting. 20. HOLLYE HOUGITON.COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT Mrs. Houghton was not present at the meeting. 21. ANGIE CROWLEY, HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Crowley was not present at the meeting. 22. PAULGAINEY.ACING ASSIGNMENT COUNTY MANAGER  County Manager's Report  Action Items:  Apr 18, 2024  1. Request Board approval to execute thel FY 2024-2025 Small County Consolidated Waste Grant Commissioner Osteen made the motion to execute the FY. 2024-2025 Small County Consolidated  for Dixie County in the amount of $93,750.00. Waste Grantfor. Dixie County in the amount of $93,750.00. Commissioner Stephenson seconded. Board approved.  2. Request Board approval oft the Title VI Plan and Resolution 2024-29 in support of the Title VI Plan. This is updated every three (3) years and posted to the County website. Commissioner Hatch made the motion to approve the Title VII Plan and Resolution 2024-29 in support oft the Title VI Plan. This is updated every three (3). years and posted to the County 3. Request Board approval of the Title VI Nondiscrimination Assurance. This is updated every Commissioner Osteen made the motion to approve the Title VI Nondiscrimination Assurance.  website. Commissioner Woodseconded. Board approved. three (3): years and posted to the County website. Commissioner Stephenson. seconded. Board approved.  This is updated every three (3). years and posted to the County website.  Regular Meeting Minutes- January 18, 2024- -6 6:00PM-I Page 12of17    4. Request Board approval oft the Transition Plan Section 504/ADA Compliance. Thisi is Commissioner. Hatch made the motion to approve the Transition. Plan Section 504/ADA Compliance. This is updated every three (3)J years and posted to the County website.  updated every three (3)years and posted to the County website.  Commissioner Osteen seconded. Boarda approved.  5. Request Board approval to execute the contract between Dixie County and the Taylor County Reef Research Team (Services Provider) in the amount of $8,800.00. This contract will avoid any delay in reimbursement for the Dixie County Artificial ReefMonitoring 2023-2024 grant Commissioner Osteen made the motion to approve the contract between Dixie County and the Taylor County Reef Research Team (Services Provider) in the amount of $8,800.00. This contract will avoid any delay in reimbursement, for the Dixie County. Artificial. Reef Monitoring 2023-2024. grant and is not an extrafee. Commissioner Stephenson seconded. Board 6. Request Board approval for the SHIP Rehab Reimbursement for Joulene Fuller in the amount Commissioner Osteen made the motion to approval for the. SHIP. Rehab Reimbursementfor Joulene. Fuller in the amount of $24,906.00. Commissioner Stephenson seconded. Board  and is not an extra fee.  approved.  of$24,906.00. approved. Information Items:  1. There will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the Old Town Fire Station # 4 on Monday, April 29, 2024, at 10:30-11:00 am located at 2271 NE: 211 Ave Old Town. 2. Reminder oft the Cross City Centennial Celebration Parade begins at 10:30. Please meet 3. The Bid Opening for the Dump Truck is tomorrow at the BOCC Office at 2:00 pm. 4. The Grant Services Bid Opening is at 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at thel BOCC  at the County Manager's Office at 9:30 am. Bring candy.  Office.  5. Update on River Levels.  6. Mr. Todd Begue is interested in leasing some county property behind the Dixie Horseman's. Association for the purpose ofremanufacturing lumber & building pallets. Ifthe Board approves, we will have our attorney prepare the terms and contract.  The Motion to movejorward with leasing the County property behind the Dixie Horseman's Association to. Mr. Todd. Begue for the purpose fremanufacturing lumber and building pallets was made by Commissioner, Stephenson. Seconded. by Commissioner Osteen. Board  approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes - January 18, 2024 - 6:00PM- - Page 13 of17    There was discussion on how much to charge for the lease oft the property. business up and going and then start charging the lease fee after the first year.  Commissioner Stephenson recommended charging no lease fee for the first year to help Mr. Begue get the Clerk oft the Court Barbie Higginbotham, Chief Deputy Clerk Verna Wilson and Commissioner Hatch Commissioner Stephenson stated he didn't want to give the property away but wanted tol help Mr. Begue get started and then the County can draw up a contract that states something to this effect...Mr. Begue must start processing permits through Building and Zoning andi ifhe does not, he would have to pay the lease. Mr. Stephenson stated he would like to see it happen because hei is bringingj jobs tot the County. Mr. Gainey stated he will get with Mr. Begue and Attorney Watson and come up with something to  were in opposition to not charging anything for the lease.  present to the Board for final approval.  7. Introduction of the Assistant County Manager, John Jenkins.  Mr. Gainey reminded the Board oft the Florida Association of Counties Conference on June 25th through Mr. Gainey asked for information regarding any knowledge of who built thel Dessert Storm Memorial Monument, or any photos related to the Monument that anyone can provide to help the County bringi it Mr. Gainey also announced and welcomed the new. Assistant County Manager. John Jenkins.  the 28h.  back to its original state.  23. CHANA WATSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY  Attorney Watson stated she had been contacted by a business regarding al Resolution ofthe Board from 2007 regarding ai road closure. The Resolution and minutes from the Board meeting were located and she reviewed them, the road that was closed is Leon Street, which runs between The records show the road was officially closed and given back to the property owners on. July 7, 2005; however, the Resolution was not signed until 2007. The Resolution returned half the road to. Anderson Columbia and the other half the adjoining property owners, Edward and Joann Sheppard. After the road closure, Anderson Columbia purchased the Sheppard's property. Anderson Columbia's Attorney, advised Attorney Watson that he had spoken to the Property Appraiser, Robbie Lee. Mr. Lee advised Anderson's attorney that he did not have a copy ofa recorded Resolution and the road closure was not noted inl his records. There may be an issue with the halfofthei road that was given to the Sheppards being omitted from their deed when the Sheppards transferred the property to Anderson Columbia. Anderson Columbia wants the County to deed them over the property. Attorney Watson advised the Resolution issued by the County stated the property was deeded to the Shepperds; therefore, Attorney Watson advised the County no longer owns the property and she would not recommend them issue a deed at this  Elan Salon and King's Tire in Old Town, Florida.  point.  Regular Meeting Minutes January 18, 2024- - 6:00P PM - Page 14of17    Attorney Watson, also, advised the Board on another property issue in the County. The property owner is landlocked without a clear easement to their property. There is a road that accesses the landlock piece of property that the owners have been utilizing. The owners oft the landlock piece is wishing to sell the property and the lender is requiring a clear easement. The question has been asked ifthe road is a county road. The servient piece of property provided a copy ofa survey completed by Mr. Herbert Raker, Sr. for al Mrs. Francis Knight on January 21, 1993, which indicated that road is an eighteen-foot-wide County road. Attorney Watson asked the Board how they wished to proceed. There was discussion oft the survey being a historical document, the servient property owner advised the Property Appraiser that she believed the road was a County Road and had no issue with the road remaining open; however, she did not want to The Motion was made by Commissioner Hatch to recognize the survey as a historical document and to accept the road as a County Road. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. Attorney Watson also asked for approval to attend the county conference coming upi in. June. The Motion to approve. Attorney Watson to attend the County Conference on June 25" through the 28", 2024, made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board  give an easement.  (5-0)  approved.  24. BARBIE HIGGINBOTHAM. CLERK OF COURT  Clerk of Court Barbie Higginbotham stated the Clerk's Office did not use all the ARPA money and has The Motion was made to accept the money back by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Mrs. Higginbotham stated as ofJuly 1,2024, they will be required to have mandatory property fraud protection and have received three (3) quotes and the one they are accepting is $15,000 dollars. The. Motion was made to get approved funds in the amount ofs $15,000 dollars to the Clerk's Office for Property Fraud Protection by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Brenda Royal presented a budget recap sheet and stated that the budget workshops will be starting, and they are getting ready for Truth in Millage (TRIM)again. She also stated Commissioner Wood stated he is looking forward to seeing everyone this Saturday for the Centennial  approximately $30,000 dollars that needs to go back sO that someone can use it.  Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  Board approved.  they are done with their audit, and she feels that it went well.  25. COUNTY COMMISSION) ITEMS  celebration.  Regular Meeting Minutes = January 18, 2024- -6 6:001 PM - Page 15 of17    Commissioner Hatch asked Mrs. Higginbotham if she was using the ARPA money for scanning documents, and she stated yes. Mr. Hatch recommended getting with Mr. Wright to see ifhe could use some oft the funds at his office and ifthey could possibly reallocate those funds. Commissioner Osteen thanked Mr. John Locklear and Mr. Gainey for working on trying to get al boat ramp for the Cow Creek Bridge. He also said they should be starting on the walking trail at D Track on Monday or Tuesday. He added that the tour at the Coastguard base went well. Commissioner Stephenson stated he appreciated everyone int the County for all their help with the Commissioner Storey asked everyone to please come out and support the County at the Centennial  Hurricane Reliefefforts and rebuilding ofthe County.  Celebration this Saturday.  26. PUBLICCOMMENTS AND CONCERNS  Mr. John Cherry ofCentral Florida Electric Cooperative stated thati ifthe County has any questions or needs, please contact Mr. Denny George or they can contact him (Mr.. John Cherry), and he will direct the Commissioner Hatch thanked Mr. Cherry for all his hard work and public service for this County. Mr. Bob Ritter stated that he lives in Old Town in District 1 close to the Trading Post. He said his family has a commercial property in District 2 on US Hwy 19 and has formed Ritters Entertainment Group and has aj project in development. He said they are calling the project The Oasis and they hope for it to be a community swimming pool or park. Mr. Ritter brought a draft copy oft the plans and a concept picture. Mr. Ritter stated it is in the development stages and he has met with the Department ofTransportation (DOT) and Suwannee River Water Management (SRWM) and is currently at the engineering stage but doesn'thave enough private funding to go forward. He said hei is looking for guidance and support in finding money for construction. He stated the general contractor quoted a cost of around 1.4 million dollars. He asked ift the County knows ofany Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, economic Commissioner Hatch asked Mrs. Kay McCallister ifs she could look into the economic development side ofi it and Mr. Gainey ifl he could get with Mr.. Jeff Henry with North Florida Economic Development. Mrs. Mary Goodrich stated she just wanted to say thank you to the Board for all they do.  proper people.  grants, state rural development programs, etc...  Mr. Gainey thanked Mrs. Mary Goodrich for supplying a up close photo of the Dessert Storm Monument  tol help with the repairs.  Regular Meeting Minutes- January 18, 2024- -6:00 PM -1 Page 16 of17    The Board meetings are audio recorded. The public can hear and participate in the meeting via conference call  by dialing 1(9177900-1022 and enter code. 32628.  27. ADJOURN approved.  Commissioner Stephenson made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Osteen seconded. Board  SUM COLp  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA fami SEs Jamie Storey, Chairman  6  ATTEST:  asMgfatha Barbie Higginbotham, Cferk-Auditor  PLEASE BE ADVISED that if a 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 a record of the proceedings, andj fors such purpose, hel 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 in this proceeding should contact The Board meets thej first Thursday of each month at 10:00AM 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  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." 4:001 PM on the Friday Preceding the Board meeting, at (352) 498-1200.  Regular Meeting Minutes- January 18, 2024- - 6:00PM- - Page 17of17