Regular Meeting Commission Board Room Dixie County Courthouse  214 NE Hwy 351, Cross City, FL 32628  May 02, 2024-1 10:00 AM  The Board meetings are audio recorded. The public can hear and participate in the meeting via conference calll by  dialing 1/917)900-1022 and enter code 32628. COMMISSIONERS Jody Stephenson, District: 1, Vice Chairman Daniel Wood, District2 Mark Hatch, District 3 Jamie Storey, District 4, Chairman David Osteen, District! 5 STAFF  Paul Gainey, County Manager John Jenkins, Assistant County Manager Chana Watson, County Attorney Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk of Court Verna Wilson, Chief Deputy Clerk Joannie Morse, Deputy Clerk Victoria Darkow, Deputy Clerk 1. CALLTOORDER  Martha McCaskill, Administrative Asst/Grant Coordinator  The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Storey. 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TOT THE AMERICAN FLAG  The invocation was led by Commissioner Hatch and pledge wasl led by Commissioner Hatch.  3. APPROVAL OF COMMISSION MINUTES Regular BOCC Meeting of April 04, 2024 Regular BOCC Meeting of April 18, 2024  Motion to approve the Regular BOCCI Meeting of April 04, 2024, made by Commissioner Osteen.  Seconded by Commissioner. Stephenson. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- May 02,2024- 10:00AM-Page 10 of17    Motion to approve the Regular BOCC Meeting of April 18, 2024, made by Commissioner Osteen.  Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  4. VOUCHER APPROVAL Osteen. Board approved. 5. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS None Present at this meeting. Stephenson. Board approved.  Motion to approve the vouchers made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner  The Motion to go into Public. Hearing was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner PUBLIC HEARING: THE PUBLIC HEARING MAY BE CONTINUED TO ONE OR MORE FUTURE DATES. ANY INTERESTED PARTY IS ADVISED THAT THE DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF ANY CONTINUATION OF THE PUBLICHEARING: SHALL BE ANNOUNCED DURING THE PUBLICHEARING. AND: THATNOFURTHERT NOTICE  CONCERNING THE MATTERS WILL BE PUBLISHED. APPLICATIONS for SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS  A petition by' Wayne & Theresa Whirle requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS ofthe Dixie CountyL Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle (ESA) zoning district, in accordance witht the petition dated 04/12/2024 to be located on the property: as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel #: 250.134423.000.0160 522 NE 796 ST, OldT Town, FL 32680; .00). Motion to approve the Special Exception, for Wayne & Theresa Whirle was made by Commissioner A petition by Robert Merriman requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.3.5SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie Countyl Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle (ESA): zoning district, in accordance withi the petition dated 04/10/2024 tol be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 19-13-12-2952-  (Commission District 1. Jody Stephenson)  Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  000D-0110 129SE 237th St, Old Town, FL 32680; .00).  (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch)  Motion to approve the Special Exception for Robert Merriman was made by Commissioner Hatch. A petition by Simone Lennon requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.4.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS oft the Dixie CountyLand Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle. ("AG" AGRICULTURE) zoning district, in accordance with the petition  Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - May 02, 2024 - 10:00AM- - Page 2of17    dated 04/17/2024 to! be located ont the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # Motion to approve the Special Exception for Simone Lennon was made. by Commissioner. Stephenson. Ap petition by Phillip W. Padgett requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.4.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle. ("AG" AGRICULTURE) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 3109.100376.000.050 438 SW Hwy 361,  13.09.134051-000.0800 270 NE 799th St, Old Town, FL32680;.00).  (COMMISSION DISTRICT: 1. JODY STEPHENSON) Seconded. by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  04/17/2024 to be located on the Steinhatchee, FL3 32359; .00). (Commission District 5 DAVID OSTEEN)  Motion to deny the Special Exception for Phillip W. Padgett was made by Commissioner Osteen.  Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  APPLICATIONS for VARIANCES  A petition by Harold Barry located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel 9434229940053960 (39 SE 892 Ave. Old" Town, FL 32680) to request a variance for a Reduce front setbacks from 25' to 5'8 & reduce side setbacks from 10' to! 5" by the petition dated 04/11/2024 which is located within Section 4.7.7 RSF/MH subparagraph (2)ofthe Dixie County Land Development Regulations in accordance with. section 12.3 VARIANCE Motion to approve the variance. for Harold Barry was made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  PROCEDURES.  (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch) Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  RESOLUTIONS  RESOLUTION; 2024-34  ARESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVEA 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 ENVROMENTALYSENSTIVE AREA (ESA): ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED APRIL 12, 2024. WHEREAS, WAYNE and THERESA WHIRLE 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 April12,2 2024;and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 2509.134423.0000160 (522 NE 796  St. OldTown, FL 32680). (Commission District 1J Jody Stephenson)  Regular Meeting Minutes - May 02, 2024-1 10:00 AM- - Page 3 of17    Motion to approve Resolution 2024-34 made by Commissioner. Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner  hatch. Board approved.  RESOLUTION 2024-35  ARESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERSI OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE. A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TOI 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)ZONINGI DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED APRIL 10, 2024. WHEREAS, ROBERT MERRIMAN 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 April 10, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 19134228520000110 (129S SE237ST. Old Town, Motion to approve Resolution 2024-35 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner  FL32680).  (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch) Stephenson. Board approved.  RESOLUTION, 2024-36  ARESOLUTION OFTHE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.4.5 OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TOI PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN ANA AGRICUILTURAL AREA( (AG) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED APRIL 17, 2024. WHEREAS, SIMONE LENNON 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, byF Petition dated April17,2024;andv WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 1309.134051.000.000 (270 NE Motion to approve Resolution 2024-36 made by Commissioner. Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner  799 ST. OLDTOWN, FL 32680). (Commission District 1. Jody Stephenson) Wood. Board approved.  RESOLUTION 2024-37  ARESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVEA SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.4.5 OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONSTO! PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN AGRICUILTURAL AREA (AG) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED APRIL 17, 2024. WHEREAS, PHILLIP W. PADGETT has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Commissioners to grant a Special  Regular Meeting Minutes- May 02, 2024- 10:00AM- - Page 4 of17    Exception as provided in Section 4.4.5 of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehiclei in an Agricultural (AG) Zoning District, by Petition dated April 17, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 31.09.100376.000.050 (438SW  Hwy 361, Steinhatchee, FL32359). (Commission District! 5 David Osteen)  Denied  RESOLUTION 2024-38  ARESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE. A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.7.7 SUBPARAGRAPH (2) OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT A REDUCTION OF FRONT SETBACKS FROM 25 FEET DOWN TO FIVE FEET, REDUCE SIDE SETBACK FROM 10 FEET DOWN TO FIVE FEET, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED APRIL 11, 2024. WHEREAS, HAROLD BARRY has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.7.7 subparagraph (2)oft the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit reduction of front setbacks from 25 feet down to five feet, reduce side setback from 10 feet down to five feet (RSF/MH), Zoning District, by Petition dated April 11, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie Motion to approve Resolution 2024-38 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner  County Parcel No.: 1943122994.000-360 (39SE892AVE OLD TOWN, FL3 32680)  (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch) Stephenson. Board approved. ORDINANCES  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 BODYORGANZATIONOFGOVERNING BODY;POWERS OF BOARD; COLLECTION OF RATESA AND CHARGES; CONNECTION WITH SEWER AND WATER SYSTEM; AUDIT; SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE  DATE.  First Reading 04/18/2024 Second Reading 05/02/2024 Stephenson (5-0). Board approved.  Motion to approve Ordinance 2024-04 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Mr. W.C. Mills presented toi the Board regarding a price change in the contract between himself and the County for recycling metal. He stated he would like to have a contract for 1/3 basis- 1/3 for the  County, 1/3 for himself and 1/3 for equipment.  Regular Meeting Minutes- May 02, 2024-1 10:00 AM- - Page 5of17    Motion to accept W.C. Mills offer to amend his contract and make itai 1/3 contract between him and the County-1/3 himself, 1/3t the County and 1/3 for equipment made by Commissioner Stephenson. Dlscusion.commisioner Wood asked Attorney' Watsoni ift the County can change the contract like Attorney' Watson answered yes, the County could amend the contract, but it can be done. She said the County can amend the contract now, but when up for contract renewal in September the County would have to renegotiate and readvertise if someone else shows interest in submitting al bid. Commissioner Hatch asked how the County will be notified of fee changes and such.  Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  that.  Mr. Mills answered that the County will get a weight ticket for each load that he will turn into the  County.  Mr. Mills also requested signage placement at the sites that say water softeners only and wire only for specific places to dump those items. He said loads are being rejected because of these items beingi in the loads and his crewi is having to unload the whole truck to get these items out of the load before Solid Waste Director Tim. Johnson stated that all wire is supposed to be taken to Greenville. There was also some expressed concern regarding residents entering the County dump roll-off sites and cursing at the: site employees and the question was asked by several Commissioners of what the  the load is accepted.  County can do to enforce stopping this behavior.  Attorney Watson stated the only enforcement would be through law enforcement.  Mr. Mills alsoi informed the Board hel has a trash compactor for sale just like thel kind the County has and said that he heard the County needed one. He also said he has at trash hauling trailer for sale. Commissioner Hatch asked Mr. Johnson to have Mr. Birch come look ati thet trash compactor the County currently has and see ifi it can be repaired and for how muchi it will cost before agreeing to  Mr. Johnson stated Mr. Mills trash compactor is in good shape.  purchase the compactor from Mr. Mills.  Mr. Gainey stated the County Solid Waste Budget is almost exhausted.  Mr. Mills stated the cost of the trash compactor is $25,000.00 and the trailer is $45,000.00.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - May 02, 2024- 10:00 AM- - Page 60 of17    Mr. Gainey stated he will meet with the County Finance Department and seei ift there are any other avenues for funding to purchase the compactor and trailer. He also stated he would get with Attorney' Watson and draft the contract amendments and contact Mr. Mills when ready to sign and  then they will bringi it back to the Board. 6.. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Shired Creek Bridge Discussion.  Planning and Environmental Manager for the Florida Department of Transportation (DOT) District two (2) Mr. Jamie Driggers gave an update on the Shired Creek Bridge replacement project, as well as the Mr. Driggers gave a status update and stated that from a design perspective DOT are approaching 60% plans mark. He said these projects have gone up significantlyi in cost over thel last few years. He introduced Mrs. Melissa Morgan a Representative of the Bridge Offset and Replacement Program. He said she has been able to secure 3.5 million dollars towards the delta, but they are still significantly short, and he presented three (3) opportunities the County could consider helping resolve.  California Swamp AKA Sandfly" Bridge replacement project.  1. The County could contribute funding to help with the project. emergency because the road would: still have to be closed.  2. The County could kill one project to fund one completely, but it could be a while before the second project will come back for repairs, this will put the County at riski if we have an 3. The County could close both roads for eighteen months for repairs and not build ai temporary structure but put the temporary: structure funds back into the funding for the two bridge repairs. This would unfortunately fully close the road to the park and use of the road with no continual access while fixingt the bridges but would replace both at once. This would add about  as seventy-year life span to the bridge.  Commissioner Stephenson stated he didn't like thei idea of removing one of the bridges off the repair roster because he has experienced times when items taken off the roster have not been put back on it. Commissioner Osteen asked ift there is any other funding available for building temporary bridges. Mr. Driggers stated it would be tough int the amount of time the County has to repair these bridges. Commissioner Osteen asked if the County could reach outt to the Army Corp of Engineers for funding? Mr. Driggers reiterated the challenge by saying that there are thousands of these being applied for throughout the state and the County would be competing with other counties as well. Mr. Hutchison stated that while the bridges are closed the public could use the federal boat ramp  (Fishbone Boat Ramp).  Regular Meeting Minutes- - May 02, 2024- - 10:00. AM - Page 7 of17    Mrs. Higginbotham expressed concern that if the roads are closed that could prevent FEMA from Mr. Gainey stated that Chief Garner has a plan in place to ask for an extension off funding from FEMA and considering the circumstances the County should be able to get an extension granted. Mr. Gainey also mentioned that some of the repairs to Shired Island would take place prior to. June of 2025, meaning that some of the Shired Island work would be completed prior to the bridge closing. Emergency Operations Director Darian Brown stated the County should be able to start construction at Shired Island and have the beach engineered before DOT shuts the roads down and he doesn't think Mrs. Barbara Cummings asked what the impact on people who live down int that area would be as far as Commissioner Stephenson stated his mom has a parcel of land down in that area and would not be able Mr. Driggers said there is a property owner that DOT would have to work with for them to access their Commissioner Hatch stated that he is good withi it as long as citizens could use the Fishbone Boat Ramp. The Motion to shut the road down when Department of Transportation (DOT) starts construction on the bridges and to accept option three (3) to work on both bridges ati the same time was made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. (4-1)Commissioner. Stephenson opposed. 7. KATRINA VANAERNAM AND SHEILA FRIERSON, DIXIE COUNTY ANTI-DRUG COALITION Mrs. Sheila Frierson thanked the Board for giving access to some of the Opioid abatement dollars and gave feedback on what they have done with the money. She stated they have purchased Deterra Mrs. Sheila also stated that they are working with the Dixie County EMS Paramedicine Program to go into target areas with campaigns primarily regarding Deterra, Narcan and Overdose Programs.  accessing the Shired Island Beach for their repairs.  there will be any complications with asking for an extension if needed.  being able toi travel on the road.  to access the land if the bridge/road is closed.  property.  Deactivation System packages for disposal of old drugs.  8. STEVE COPELAND, SUWANNEE WATER AND SEWER MANAGER  Mr. Steve Copeland stated they have 924 active accounts and within two (2) weeks the contractors did 176 units, and these have been inspected and have passed the manufacturer inspections.  Regular Meeting Minutes- May 02, 2024- 10:00 AM - Page 8 of17    Mr. Copeland thanked Commissioner Hatch and Mr. Tim. Johnson for getting them the roll off because Hes stated they are, getting al lot of complaints of people who don't like how the contractors are doing everything, but he wanted it on the record that Suwannee Water and Sewer has nothing to do with the contractors, Suwannee Water and Sewer collects information and sends it to the State, andi the State is  they have al lot of material to get rid of.  inc charge oft the contractors and pays the contractors. 9. GREG BAILEY, NORTH FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES  Mr. Greg Bailey Updated the Board on several ongoing projects, these included:  Emergency Operations Center (EOC) expansion- They had five (5) contractors attend and the bid  opening is scheduled for May 14th.  Old" Town Fire Station- There was a groundbreaking at the Old Town Fire Station a couple of days ago  and they are now moving ahead with the contractors.  Library Roof Repair- They received an updated agreement from Attorney Watson.  Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)- The CDBG Project at 95th and 97th-T They still completing the environmental review and waiting response for coordinating agencies, but plans are almost  complete and should be able to advertise in about two (2) months.  82"d Ave/ Hal Chaires Road- Working with DOT local program and Gainey office, our part of plans ready to go but trying to combine LAP project that the County has been trying to get procured. (NE 592nd Commissioner Wood asked if that willi that push the Chaires Road construction back. Mr. Gainey stated  Chavous Road) Looking at combining 82"d and! 592nd together.  itwould not.  The Sheriff's Office Evidence Building- Still waiting for thet final review of the floor plan.  Mr. Bailey stated that at the last BOCC meeting Mr. Ritter presented the Board with his plans to builda community swimming pool and other community items on his property, but was asking if the County knew of any funding available to help. Mr. Bailey said he and Mr. Gainey have a meeting with Mr. Ritter at: 1:301 today at Mr. Gainey's office to seei if they can help point him in the right direction for some  funding.  10. JOHN LOCKLEAR, LOCKLEAR AND ASSOCIATES  Mrs. Natalie Oliverria stated that she had nothing to bring to the Board at this time.  Regular Meeting Minutes- May 02, 2024-1 10:00 AM- - Page 9of17    11. CINDYE BELLOT, LIBRARY DIRECTOR Mrs. Bellot was not present for this meeting.  12. STEVE FREMEN, CODE ENFORCEMENT & VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER Mr. Fremen stated that he had nothing to bring to the Board at this time. 13. STEVE HUTCHISON, COUNTY ROAD SUPERINTENDENT  Commissioner Stephenson asked Mr. Hutchison about getting several culverts looked at and cleaned out because oft flooding concerns from the residents close by. He said he would get with Mr. Hutchison on He also said that the County needs to put more speed limit signs up around Wade Higginbotham's old  which ones these are after the meeting.  store because they keep getting taken down. 14. DWAYNE CHAUNCEY.MOSQUITO CONTROL DIRECTOR Mr. Chauncey was not present for this meeting. 15. TIM. JOHNSON, SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR  Commissioner Stephenson stated that Dan Gilbert told them that there is a place in Lake City that may be able to rebuild the hydraulic pumps and that Mr. Gilbert would get Mr. Johnson connected with the  guy that does that work and see if he can get him a price. 16. LEON WRIGHT, BUILDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL  Mr. Wright stated they had code enforcement training for two (2) days this week in the library regarding code enforcement and the Local Planning Agency. He thanked the Dixie County Public Library for their He said there may be a delayi int the reading of the Land Development Regulations (LDR) and Code Enforcement Ordinances. So that they can follow up with Attorney. Jennifer Kerkoff  use of the conference room.  and make sure the County policies are correct.  He also stated that Mr. Scott Pendarvis withi the Information' Technology Department talked to the Local Planning Agency members regarding security and: setting upi their emails. He said he will be setting this up soon. Mr. Wright said he would like to have the new codes inp place so the new members of the  Planning Board will be familiar with these.  Mr. Wright stated there are multiple projects up for review including;  Regular Meeting Minutes- - May 02, 2024- - 10:00AM - Page 10of17    1. The Jena Project. He said this project had errors int the application and it was sent back. 2. The rezoning project next to Anderson Elementary School should be coming up for rezoning  shortly.  17. DARIAN BROWN, DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES  Director of Emergency Services Darian Brown thanked all the attendants present at the groundbreaking He added that he has two (2) shovels from the groundbreaking in the back of his truck and would like to have all the Commissioners that attended the groundbreaking stop by after the meeting to sign them. Mr. Brown informed the Board of the upcoming hurricane season which starts. June 1st. He also gave a public invitation for the pre-hurricane meeting at the Emergency Operations Office (EOC) on May 31, 2024, at 11:00A AM. He said hei is going to Thomasville on May 29th, the day before to get thei final numbers to give outi in the May 31 meeting. He added they will provide lunch. Mr. Brown stated they are working on improving the Federally Qualified Healthcare Services for our County. He said we currently have limited services, and hel has a meeting in about two (2) weeks in Tallahassee regarding FQHC's and moving forward for better medical care in the community.  for the Old" Town Fire Station.  18. SCOTTPENDARVIS. 911 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR  BLLADMINSTRATOR  911 Communications Director Scott Pendarvis stated he needed approval from the Board for the Annual Maintenance Spring Grant and presented thei terms of agreement contract for signing. The Motion to approve and sign the Annual Maintenance. Spring Grant contract was made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Boardapproved.  Mr. Pendarvis also stated he discussed upgrading the Courthouse camera system with the Security Staff and had a conversation with some security system vendors regarding upgrades and they have agreed upon the best option, which costs ai total of $71,359 over a three-year term. He said the County Manager's Office told him there is some federal money available that was designed for these types of items int the amount of around $40,000 and the Sheriff's Office is willing to pay for the  remainder. He said they would complete two separate invoices for these.  The Motion to approve and goj forward with the upgraded camera: security system purchase was made by Commissioner. Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  19. KAY MCCALLISTER, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL  Regular Meeting Minutes- May 02, 2024- 10:00 AM - Page 1lof17    Mrs. Kay McCallister congratulated the Cross City Centennial Committee for the successful Centennial She stated they have added notices to the Dixie County Website regarding the Shired Island closure. Also, she: said in about two (2) weeks they should have notices posted toi the Dixie County' Website She reminded everyone of the Cowboy Country Festival ati the Cracker House' Winery, located at the  event and recognized Commissioner Stephenson for his BMX: and dirt-bike show.  about the Short term Overnight Rental License. Herring Ranch on Saturday at 9:00 AM. 20. GAIL CARTER, INDIGENT CARE Mrs. Carter was not present for this meeting. 21. HOLYHOUGHTON, COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT Miss. Houghton was not present fori this meeting. 22. ANGIE CROWLEY, HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Crowley was not present for this meeting. 23. PAUL GAINEY, ACTING ASSIGNMENT COUNTY MANAGER  County Manager's Report  Action Items:  May 2, 2024  1. Request Board approval for the purchase of a Volvo- VHD - 64B Dump Truck from Nextran Corp. in the amount of $187,545.62 based off the SWTF recommendation using ARPA funds. The Motion to approve 1. the purchase ofo a Volvo = VHD-6 64B Dump Truck from Nextran Corp. in the amount of $187,545.62 based off the SWTF recommendation using ARPAJ funds made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded. by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  2. Request Board approval to replace the culverts at 55A Canal System (Sanders Property) based on The Motion for approval to replace the culverts at 55A Cana! System (Sanders Property) based on SWTF recommendation was made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by Commissioner. Steph.  SWTF recommendation. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- May 02, 2024-1 10:00 AM- - Page 12 of17    3. Request Board approval to reallocate funds from the CR 351 ARPA Project to the purchase oft fencing materials from Langford Farms, LLC. in the amount of $116.50 to clear up documentation for audit The Motion, for the approval to reallocate. funds from the CR. 351 ARPA Project to the purchase of fencing materials from Langford Farms, LLC. in the amount of$ $116.50 to clear up documentation for audit purposes was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded. by Commissioner: Stephenson. 4. Request Board approval of the SmartCop Invoices SCICT0000097 in the amount of $21,503.00 and SCICT0000099 in the amount of $54,304.001 to clear up documentation for audit purposes. The motion for approval of the SmartCop Invoices. SCICT0000097 in the amount of $21,503.000 and SCICT0000099 in the amount of$54,304.00 to clear up documentation, for audit purposes was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  purposes.  Board approved.  5. Request Board approval to move forward with the quote from Dixie Dragline Service, LLC. to install culverts at 3 separate locations on an hourly basis of $165.00 based on SWTF recommendation. The Motion, for the approval to move. forward with the quote from Dixie Dragline. Service, LLC. to install culverts at 3 separate locations on an hourly basis of $165.00 based on SWTF recommendation was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board  approved.  6. Request Board approval to purchase 1000 Press-n-Stick Calendars and 2500 Large Almanac The Motion for approval to purchase. 1000 Press-n-Stick Calendars and 2500 Large Almanac Calendars, for approximately $6200.00 was made. by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by  Calendars for approximately $6200.00. Commissioner. Stephenson. Board approved.  Information Items: 1. McGriff Pass update.  Mr. Gainey stated the County had a meeting with the Army Corp of Engineers regarding two (2) ways offundingi fort thel McGriff Pass dredging and these include meeting the economici impact study, which we do not, and the other way is through congressional authority. He said the County has tried to reach out to our Congress woman Kat Cammack but has been unsuccessful. He said if anyone can reach Congress Woman Kat Cammack, please let him know and it will be greatlyappreciated. Hwy 349 paving project-the County is in the process of making the Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI): scope ofworkand getting the advertisement prepared. He said the County must have the CEI in place priort to: sending out the design bid advertisement andi that should be happenings soon.  2. CR349 update.  3. Grant Services Bid opening today at 3:00 pm int the BOCC meeting room.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - May 02, 2024- 10:00AM-F Page 13 of17    4. EOC Fire Station Bid Opening on May 14, 2024, 2:00 pm at the BOCC Meeting Room. 5. T-Hangar Bid Opening May 14, 2024, 2:00 pm at the BOCC Meeting Room.  6. Mosquito Control Update.  Mr. Gainey stated the Program is going to be on hold temporarily because Mosquito Control Director Dwayne Chauncey has submitted his resignation. He said the County has reached out to the Florida Department of Agriculture for options on howi to move forward to start providing services again. Mr. Gainey also introduced Ms. Katy Roberts. He said she willl be interning with the County Managers  Office during the summer.  24. CHANA WATSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY  Attorney Watson stated the County has mediation on a lawsuit the County is involved in, and she will  keep the Board involved in: and everything else is moving forward.  25. BARBIE HIGGINBOTHAM, CLERK OF COURT  Mrs. Higginbotham stated that she had nothing to bring to the Board att this time. County Finance Director Brenda Royal reminded everyone that the Truth in  Millage (TRIM) and budget will be starting, and they will have to rearrange a Board meeting in the month of September to facilitate the budget meeting from a Thursday niht to al Monday night andi itis  important for everyone to attend. 26. COUNTY COMMISSION ITEMS Commissioner Wood: stated hel had nothing.  Commissioner Hatch stated that the Centennial Celebration turned out awesome. He reminded everyone of the City and County meeting at the Dixie County Public Library on May 7th at5 5:00 PM: and Commissioner Osteen apologized for not being able to attend the groundbreaking ceremony oft the Old Commissioner Stephenson said he would like to have Mr. Pendarvis look at his County phone because it  encouraged everyone to attend.  Town Fire Station, but saidi it was all hands-on deck at the prison.  keeps sending him a message that someone is trying to airdrop him something.  Regular Meeting Minutes- May 02, 2024 = 10:00 AM - Page 14of17    Commissioner Storey stated this has been a good meeting today and he was glad to see everyone show  up.  27. PUBLICCOMMENTS AND CONCERNS  Mr.John Nelson oft the Citizens on Patrol (COP) representing Dixie County approached the Board regarding their volunteers not having County injury and liability Insurance. He expressed a concern about having volunteers out there doing their job and not being covered if something happens. Mr. Gainey asked if Mr. Nelson was referring to health or liability insurance and thinks there may have  been a misunderstanding about which one is being mentioned int the policy. Mr. Gainey said he would talk to Captain Forehand regarding this.  Attorney' Watson also expressed that shei thought it was: some misunderstanding.  Mr.J.D. Nobles of the Town Council in Horseshoe Beach asked the Board for an update on the canal Mr. Darian Brown updated the Board ont the dredging and said the money to dredge has been sent to the County. He said there is al legal process which includes advertising and al bid process. He said this usually is ai thirty-day process and once the contract is awarded, the County can set the amount of time He stated that the Horseshoe Beach Park is not part of that money but is under FEMA funds from storm damage. He: said they have submitted for1 this, and it has been reviewed locally in Gainesville and forwarded to Atalanta and now the County is waiting on FEMA to approve and fund and send the checks. He recommends the County not start projects until approved, because the County could be Mr. Nobles asked for clarification about the amount of funding for the Horseshoe Beach dredging. He stated that he attended the meeting where the bill was passed by Senator Corey Simon for five (5) million dollars, but then he heard in the last meeting and in the minutes Dixie County would receive 2.25 million dollars for dredging. He wanted to know why the difference in the amount. Mr. Brown explained that whatever number submitted to the EOCI by the engineering firm was submitted to the State and was approved at that requested amount. He stated the projects are all approved at 100%. Ifito costs more than what was submitted there will need to be more funding will  dredging in Horseshoe Beach and the Horseshoe Park.  to begin construction.  responsible for repaying if not approved.  need to bet found.  Regular Meeting Minutes - May 02, 2024- 10:00 AM- - Page 15 of17    Mr. Gainey stated part of the application process requires submission of a cost estimate, and this was Commissioner Hatch asked ift the dredging for Horseshoe Beach and Suwannee Canals were ready to Mr. Gainey said the County is in the process of building the Horseshoe and Suwannee scope of work and preparing the advertisement to put out for bid. He said this should be done within the next 14-24 days Mr. Nobles asked ift the Town Council of Horseshoe can be part of the scope of work review before  submitted with the application.  send out for bid.  and it's at thirty-day advertisement.  advertisement.  Mr. Gainey explained the current scope of work.  Mrs. Karen VanAernam of Cross City Restore and Renew thanked the County Commissioners, Road Department Supervisor Steve Hutchison, Solid Waste Manager Tim. Johnson and all County departments She also introduced the members of Cross City Restore and Renew; Barbie Higginbotham, Verna Wilson, She thanked the County work crews (David Ellison, Bradley Hurst, the inmate work crew) for their help She also listed the buildings theyl have been upgrading, which include, Miss. Holly Houghton's UF Extension Agency office, the Supervisor of Elections Office, the United Christian Services building and Mr.. John Cherry with Central Florida Electric Company (CFEC) updated the Board on fiber internet access. He said the fiber has been installed down the Horseshoe Road to their hut and upt to Scrub Creek Church ont the. Jack Roberts Curve on 351. He brought brochures fori information on how to sign Mr. Cherry also reminded everyone of the 85th Annual CFEC meeting this coming Saturday ati the Suwannee Livestock Pavilion in Fanning Springs at 8:00 AM. He said members that attend the annual meeting will receive $30.00 off their electric bill, but the applicant must be a direct member or spouse. He also stated CFEC will readvertise for the district position since Mr. Osteen passed away.  for their support and efforts with the Centennial Celebration.  Beverly Pivicheck, Christy Roberts, Katrina' VanAernam, and Sheila Frierson. with thei town clean up and building upgrades they have been doing recently.  the Dixie County Advocate building.  up.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - May 02, 2024- - 10:00 AM - Page 16 of17    28. ADJOURN Board approved.  Commissioner, Stephenson made the motion to adjourn at 7:53 PM. Commissioner Osteen seconded.  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIXIE COUNTY,FLORIDA niesiomy.Chaimer dody Skephenson,Vice ckafman  TTEST  J  -  Hhl Barbie liggnbufamfCes-Audior  PLEASE BE ADVISED that ifap 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 oft the proceedings, andj for such purpose, he/ she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record 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 thej first Thursday ofe each month at 10:00. AM and the third Thursday ofe each month at 6:00 PM. Individuals that would like to be placed on the agenda. should call Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk of Court, by  the testimony and evidence upon which the appeali is to be based.  4:00 PM on the Friday Preceding the Board meeting, at (352)498-1200.  Regular Meeting Minutes- May 02, 2024- - 10:00 AM - Page 17of17