Regular Meeting Commission Board Room Dixie County Courthouse April 04, 2024 - 10:00 AM  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(917900-1022 and enter code. 32628.  1. CALLTOORDER  The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Storey. 2. INVOCATIONANDPLEDGETOTHE AMERICAN FLAG  Invocation was led by Commissioner Storey and pledge was led by Commissioner Storey  3. APPROVAL OF COMMISSION MINUTES Regular BOCC Meeting of March 07, 2024  Motion to approve the BOCC Meeting Minutesfrom March 07, 2024, made by Commissioner  Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  4. VOUCHER APPROVAL Wood. Board approved. 5. CONSTITUTIONALG OFFICERS 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 Hatch. Board approved.  PUBLICHEARING: THEI PUBLICHEARINGMAYBECONTINUED TOONEE OR MORE. FUTURE DATES. ANYINTERESTED PARTYI ISADVISED THATTHE. DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OFANY CONTINUATIONOF: THE. PUBLICHEARING. SHALL BE. ANNOUNCED DURING THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THAT NO FURTHER NOTICE CONCERNING THE MATTERS WILL BE  PUBLISHED.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - April 04, 2024- -6 6:00PM-F Page 1of16    APPLICATIONS for SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS  A petition by JOSEPH BIRCHFIELD 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 02/28/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 3209-13-492.020180597NE20AVE, OLD TOWN, FL  32680; 2.50).  (Commission District 4 Jamie Storey)  Commissioner Storey stated there is an opposer, a neighbor who doesn't want a camper in the neighborhood, but he spoke to most oft the other neighbors on the street and everybody says the same thing, that the owner ofthe camper bought the property and has cleaned it up. Motion to approve the Special Exception for Joseph Birchfield was made by Commissioner A petition by CARL D. RIHERD requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS ofthe Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle (RSF/MH) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 03/11/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 19-13-  Wood. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  12-3285-000G-0010 63SE217STREET, OLDTOWN, FL32680;.12).  (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch)  Motion to approve the Special. Exception for Carl D. Riherd was made by Commissioner Hatch. Aj petition by KIMBERLY SWEET requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS oft the Dixie County Land Development Regulations toj permit one recreational vehicle (ESA) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 03/12/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 04-10- 10-0423-0002-0060 446 SW: 320. AVE, STEINHATCHEE, FL: 32359; 10.01). Commissioner Osteen stated there is opposition and made the motion to deny.  Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  (Commission District 5 DAVID OSTEEN)  Motion to deny the Special Exception for Kimberly Sweet was made by Commissioner Osteen. A petition by Myrna Wolfe Edward Thad Osteen requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS ofthe Dixie County Land Development Regulations toj permit one recreational vehicle (RSF/MH) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 03/14/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 5-5-1229-0002-1510 146 SE8 884AVE, OLDTOWN,FL  Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  32680; .00).  (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch)  Regular Meeting Minutes- April 04, 2024. - 6:001 PM - Page 2 of16    Motion to approve the Special. Exceptionj for Myrna Wolfe Edward Thad Osteen was made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved. Aj petition by THOMAS WAYNE WEATHERALL: requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle (RSF/MH) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 03/04/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 19-13-12-2994-00035-3047SE892/ AVE, ,OLDT TOWN, FL  32680; .00).  (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch)  Motion to approve the Special Exception for Thomas Wayne Weatherall was made by A petition by BRUCE COOK- DAVID JAMES request AVE, Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations toj 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 # 90-1K4HORdIW27AEAVE,OIDTOWN, FL 32680; .00).  Commissioner Hatch. Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  (Commission District1Jody Stephenson)  There was opposition. Neighboring property owners Robert and Gloria Manley approached the podium and stated they have lived directly beside the property for forty years. Mrs. Hanley stated the property has changed hands several times and the property is only 100: feet from the Suwannee River, and it floods from the road to the river. Mrs. Hanley stated that there is no septic or well on the property either. Permit Technician John. Jenkins stated the owners have the septic permits secured. Mrs. Hanley stated that they are concerned about people buying it and after realizing it floods, they leave  and flipt the property.  Commissioner Stephenson suggested tabling until he can talk to the property owner. Motion to table the Special Exception for Bruce Cook and David James was made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. Commissioner Hatch reminded the Board that the tabled boat shed for William and Ashton Krause and Timothy Renfroe that was tabled previously will be addressed. He stated hei is meeting with the property The Motion to go back to the Board was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by  owners on April 12th and planning to bring back to the next Board Meeting,  Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- April 04, 2024- - 6:001 PM - Page 3 of16    RESOLUTIONS  RESOLUTION No.: 2024-23  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TOI BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.4.5 OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN. ANAGRICUILTURAL AREA (AG). ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2024. WHEREAS, JOSEPH BIRCHFIELD 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 toj permit one recreational vehicle in an Agricultural (AG) Zoning District, by Petition dated February 28, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 2-09-13-4492-002.0180 (537NE280 Ave, OLD  TOWN, FL: 32680).  (Commission District 4. Jamie Storey)  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-23 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  Commissioner Stephenson. Boarda approved.  RESOLUTION202424  AR RESOLUTION OF THE BOARDOF COUNTYCOMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY,FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECEREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY/MOBILE HOME AREA (RSF/MH) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED WHEREAS, CARL D RIHERD has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.7.5 special exceptions of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Residential Single Family/Mobile Home Area (RSF/MH), Zoning District, by Petition dated March 11,2024; and' WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle ist tol bel located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 19-13-12-3285-0000-000G-0010(63SE217  MARCH11,2024.  Street, Old Town, FL 32680.) (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch) Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-24 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  RESOLUTION2U2+25  ARESOLUTIONG OFTHE BOARDOFCOUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFI DAECOUNIVLONDA 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 WITHTHE PETITION DATED MARCH 12, 2024.  Regular Meeting Minutes - April 04, 2024 6:00 PM -) Page 4 of16    WHEREAS, KIMBERLY SWEET 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 toj permit one recreational vehicle in an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA), Zoning District, by Petition dated March 12, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle ist to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: A10-10042-0U2.0060 (446SW/320. Ave, Steinhatchee,  FL32359). Denied.  (Commission District 5 David Osteen)  RESOLUTION22+26  ARESOLUTION OF THE BOARDOF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: OF DIXIEC COUNTY,FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECEREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY/MOBILE HOME AREA (RSF/MH) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED WHEREAS, THOMAS WAYNE WEATHERALL has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board ofCounty Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.7.5 special exceptions of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Residential Single Family/Mobile Home Area (RSF/MH), Zoning District, by Petition dated March 04, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 19-13-12-2994-0003-  MARCH 04, 2024.  3350(47SE892/ AVE, Old" Town, FL: 32680.) (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch) Commissioner Wood. Boarda approved.  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-26 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  RESOLUTION No 2024-27  AR RESOLUTION OFTHEI BOARDOF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFI DXIECOUNTY,FLORDA 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 the 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.: 30.08-14-6859-000.0180 (2857 NE709 AVE, Old  Town, FL 32680).  (Commission District 1. Jody Stephenson) Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  The Motion to table Resolution 2024-27 made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded by  RESOLUTION No.: 2024-28 Regular Meeting Minutes- - April 04, 2024. - 6:00 PM - Page 5of16    Al RESOLUTION OFTHEI BOARDOF COUNTY COMMISSONERSOFDAIECOUNTAFIONIDA, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECEREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY/MOBILE HOME AREA (RSF/MH) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED WHEREAS, Myrna Wolfe Edward Thad Osteen has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board ofCounty Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.7.5 special exceptions of thel Dixie County Land Development Regulations toj permit one recreational vehicle in an. Residential Single Family/Mobile. Home. Area (RSF/MH), Zoning District, by Petition dated March 14,2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: -3-22994-0002-15101 (146SE  MARCH 14, 2024.  884 AVE, Old Town, FL: 32680.) (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch)  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-28 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  Commissioners Stephenson. Board approved.  ORDINANCES  ORDINANCE 2024-02  AN ORDINANCE OF THE DIXIE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, DIXIE COUNTY, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA, BY REPEALING AND REPLACING DIXIE COUNTY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 8, TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TOTHE: FLORIDA BUILDING CODE: IN: CTOMANDPHCTONEAR ACCORDNACE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 163.3202; AMENDING THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS PROVIDING FOR DELETING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE 8 ENTITLED FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION REGULATIONS; AND READOPTING AND AMENDING THOSE PROVISIONS IN THE DIXIE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS A NEW CHAPTER 16, FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT; AND; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY AND SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN  CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR. ANEFFECTIVEDATE.  First Reading 03/21/2024 Second Reading 04/04/2024  Motion to approve Ordinance 2024-02 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  Commissioner Wood (5-0). Board approved.  Ordinance 2024-03  AN ORDINANCE OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROVIDING THATTHE DIXIE COUNTY CODE BE AMENDED BY AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 07-05 SETTING THE WIND SPEEDS RISK CATEGORIES INI 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.  Regular Meeting Minutes - April 04, 2024- - 6:00P PM - Page 6 of16    First Reading postponed from 03/21/24 meeting to 04/04/24 meeting.  First Reading 04/04/2024  Attorney Watson updated the Board on the pending lawsuits and said that they are tracking as they expect. She also stated there is another case pending in which the County was ai third party ona foreclosure on a State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) loan. She said they are tracking 6. BRAD HOARD, U.S. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE  that one and will keep the Board updated.  Mr. Hoard presented the Board with documentation regarding the employee wellness program. He stated  that the County had fifty percent oft the insured participate. Mr. Hoard also explained the new Blue Value Solutions Program.  Some benefits:  Comes with additional features. Access to' Value Consultants Quarterly progress review Customized plans fort thei individual Screenings for wellness Care pathway for health issues. Nurse consultants  Mr. Hoard also. stated that as far as the money aspect this program will help rates. He said the County can earn points to buy down the renewais. He said that ift the County is in the program for more than two (2) years the renewal rates can'tgol higher than nine (9) percent and according to participation in the biometric screening we could get three (3) percent offofrenewal charges, plus two (2) percent for completing adult wellness, and one (1) percent for completingi the care pathway for a total ofs six (6) percent. That would make our renewal at three (3) percent regardless ofclaims. Mr. Hoard also stated that the measurement period for points starts in April ends next March and this Mr. Hoard said the County would also have al Florida Blue Value Consultant, Clinical Consultant, Better Mr. Hoard also added that the effect on renewal for this year would be a cap at five (5) percent regardless ofclaims or lower if claims dictate it, plus an additional $15,000 dollars for wellness.  would be for the 2025 renewal period.  You Wellness Consultant, and a Designated Nurse Advocate.  Mr. Hoard highly recommended implementing this plan.  Commissioner Hatch asked if we. are locked into this plan or ifiti is a year-to-year plan.  Mr. Hoard answered it isa ayear-to-year plan.  Regular Meeting Minutes - April 04, 2024- - 6:00PM-F Page 7of16    Attorney Watson asked ift the percentage rates were based on employees only or alli insured.  Mr. Hoard answered that it was all the insured. Mr. Hoard answered 1.4 million dollars.  Commissioner Hatch asked what is the overall yearly amount paid for insurance?  Motion to accept going forward with the wellness program made by Commissioner Hatch.  Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  7. KATRINA VANAERNAM AND SHEILA FRIERSON.DIXIE COUNTY ANTI-DRUG Mrs. Katrina VanAernam thanked thel Board and the County for the funds they received for the program. She presented the Board with ai flyer showing the different sectors that they have worked with over the years. She stated they promote alcohol and drug free family safe community events. She also stated they  COALITION  provide prevention education and recovery services.  8. STEVE COPELAND. SUWANNEE WATER AND SEWER MANAGER and Commissioner Hatch would like to appoint Mr. William Brooks to the seat.  Mr. Steve Copeland stated that the Suwannee Water and Sewer Management had a Board member resign Motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Bill Lee made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Motion to accept appointment of Mr. William "Bill" Brooks to the, Suwannee Water and Sewer District Seat number four (4) was made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner  Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  Osteen. Board approved.  Mr. Copeland stated they have 929: active accounts.  Mr. Copeland also said that the State has sent the purchase order to two companies to replace the grinder pumps and one contractor should start next Monday, the other by the end of next week and within three He stated the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) sewer treatment plant inspection went well. He said they did fail on thel PH ground levels and he asked FDEP how to fix this, but they said they don'tknow, and they would either send an expert out to give suggestions or they may lower the level Mr. Copeland also thanked Mr. Scott Pendarvis for helping solve the Information Technology (IT) issues. He said Mr. Pendarvis helped with installing a new routing switch and registering the firewall for virus protection. He also stated they are working on getting their own server and being able to use the County  (3) months they should be done.  of expectations.  Regular Meeting Minutes - April 04, 2024 6:00 PM - Page 8 of16    email as well as getting work cell phones for the employees, so they won't! have to use their personal cell Commissioner Hatch asked ifthe bids for the grinder pumps went through the State and were State Mr. Copeland stated that the State advertised, and Suwannee Water and Sewer had nothing to do with the process. He said the State picked them and told Suwannee Water and Sewer to work with them.  phones. selected.  9. GREG BAILEY.NORTH FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Mr. Greg Bailey Updated the Board on several ongoing projects, these included:  Emergency Operations Center (EOC) expansion-Sent the bid advertisement package to the County Manager and County Attorney yesterday, plan to advertise Thursday April 11th and then a pre bid meeting  on April 25!h, then should be opening the bid on May 14"h.  Old Town Fire Station- The contractor is waiting for delivery of the metal package.  Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)- The CDBG Project at 95th and 97h- They are reviewing almost 90% of Phase Three (3) plans, sent to utility companies to make sure no utility conflicts, and would like to see one pole moved and have contacted Central Florida Electric. 82"d Ave- Central Florida Electric has moved power poles and they are reviewing and resubmitting plans to thel Department ofTransportation (DOT) and should be getting approval to advertise quickly. The Sheriff's Office- There have been three (3) floor plan revisions at the Sheriff's Office request and  they are now waiting on the Sheriff's Office approval oft the last floor plan. 10. JOHNLOCKLEAR, LOCKLEAR AND ASSOCIATES Mr. Locklear stated she had no updates at this time.  Commissioner Hatch asked to see plans for the Horseshoe Road culverts around the Little Red Store.  Mr. Gainey said he has a copy at the County Managers Office. Commissioner Hatch stated he will get the copy from Mr. Gainey. 11. CINDY BELLOT, LIBRARY DIRECTOR  Mrs. Cindy Bellot stated that she didn'thave any updates; however, she did mention that the Library went through the last hurricane well, but is leaking from the recent rain we had, but is already scheduled to be 12. STEVE FREMEN.CODE ENFORCEMENT & VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER  looked at.  Mr. Fremen stated hel had nothing to bring to the Board at this time. 13. STEVE HUTCHISON, COUNTY ROAD SUPERINTENDENT  Regular Meeting Minutes- April 04, 2024 = 6:001 PM - Page 9 of16    Mr. Hutchison stated hel had nothing to bring to the Board at this time. 14. DWAYNE CHAUNCFY.MOSOUITO CONTROL DIRECTOR  Mr. Chauncey was not present at the meeting. 15. TIMJOHNSON.SOLD WASTE DIRECTOR Mr. Johnson was not present at this meeting.  16. LEON WRIGHT.EUILDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL  Mr. Leon Wright stated that hei is presenting the Board with the proposed fee schedule for planning services. He said that he emailed a copy to each Commissioner via email and spoke regarding this at the last Board meeting. He said there are a couple projects on hold until they figure out what direction to  head in with this.  Commissioner Hatch stated that he read the email and was ins sticker shock.  Commissioner Storey asked ift the applicant must pay for this, and to clarify, not the County. Mr. Wright answered yes, previously the County was paying the Planning Council and subsidizing everybody's projects; however, the new way would require the applicant to pay for the entire project.  Commissioner Wood asked ift these fees are a onetime fee or annual? Mr. Wright said they are one time, per each project.  He also stated the biggest change and the ones that the County may get the most calls about are the RV Special Exceptions. He said currently an RV Special Exception Permit is around 300 dollars and will be Commissioner Storey asked ifthe applicant would have to pay the fee up front and ift they would get their Mr. Wright stated yes, they do have to pay upfront, and they wouldn't get the money back, even ifit Commissioner Stephenson stated that the County was previously paying the Planning Council to do all  around 4,300 dollars plus an additional 1,000 dollar impact feei ifit passes.  money back ifit doesn't pass. doesn't pass.  this, paying them $13,500.00 for the whole year, but they didn't do anything. Commissioner Hatch agreed that their response was hideous.  Mr. Greg Bailey stated that the "special exception" is supposed to be for the controversial stuffand that thei intent of classification was for bigger and more controversial items. He said that if he (his company) does these they have private liability coverage, and the county is limited on liability coverage. It would Commissioner Hatch agreed, but asked how this changes the Special Exception process at the Board Mr. Bailey stated each of those are advisory, the Board would be the final say; however, it would  also mean a lot more documentation required than what the County is used to. level. He said that in al little while these won'tcome before the Board anyway.  two shots to fail or succeed.  give  Regular Meeting Minutes April 04, 2024 - 6:00 PM - Page 10of16    Mr. Wright also stated that when someone realizes that it costs $4,300 dollars to put an RV on aj property versus a $260 dollar permit to build al house it could motivate to build al house, rather than an RV. Commissioner Stephenson asked ifit would also cost more on regular special exceptions on docks and  such.  Mr. Wright stated no, not on permitted items.  He also reminded the Board that there are big projects on hold until the County has a planner on staff. Attorney Watson agreed that having aj planner would remove. some ofthe liability offt the County. Commissioner Hatch recommended waiting until the Board can have ai meeting with Mr. Bailey and Mr. Mr. Wright asked what to tell clients int the meantime and Commissioner Hatch said to tell them to give Attorney Watson stated the County will have to affect an ordinance, which Mr. Bailey has drafted, and it would require advertisement. This will give the County time to discuss everything before voting. Commissioner Stephenson stated that he sits on the North Florida Regional Planning Council that we were paying to do these services currently and he reminded the Board they have committees that Mr. Wright stated that the North Florida Regional Planning Council didn't show up one time during the recent court trial case and then said that what the. Judge said didn'tmatter, but then it ended up costing the Attorney Watson stated the County would have to advertise, then go forward with the voting on the The Motion to move forward with advertisement, for planning services was made by Commissioner Mr. Wright stated that the Flood Plan and Wind Speed Ordinance would be the next two Ordinances  The County must have a planner on staff to move forward with these projects.  Wright to discuss further in order to make an educated decision.  them two more weeks.  generally do this.  County. He said there has been years oft no response from the Council. Ordinance and would have the time the Commissioner is requesting. Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved. (5-0)  presented.  17. DARIAN BROWN.DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES  Director of Emergency Services Darian Brown presented to the Board for approval to sign the 10.1 million dollars Lap Funding contract for the renourishment of Shired Island Park, the engineering of Shired Beach and the dredging ofHorseshoe and Suwannee Canals, the replacement of Fire Station number three (3) and the new. Fire Station Number 61, which is the Horseshoe Beach area. He stated they The Motion to sign the contract to receive the LAPfunding was made by Commissioner Hatch.  have a contract prepared, reviewed and ready to sign ift the Board approves. Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. (5-0)  Regular Meeting Minutes April 04, 2024 6:001 PM - Page 11 of16    Commissioner Hatch asked about the other projects in) Horseshoe and Suwannee.  Mr. Brown said they are all moving forward, but he doesn't have specific details regarding these, but can  get details ifneeded.  Mr. Brown said all the projects have been submitted and at least reviewed once.  Commissioner Hatch also inquired to see if the County is still on schedule to make the HMGP deadline Chief Garner said there is a meeting with Tidewater on Friday, then a State meeting on April gth at 1:30  on April31,2024. PM: at his office.  Mr. Brown assured the Board they will be within the deadline. 18. SCOTT PENDARVIS.91ICOMMUNICATIONSDIRECTOR  &IT.A ADMINISTRATOR  Mr. Pendarvis stated the Cyber Security Grant willl ber renewed and once the State budget is finalized with the Governor, they will open the process. He also mentioned that because oft the short timeframe he is requesting authorization to move forward and sign all documents related to that grant so that he will not He also stated hei is working with the County Manager and County Attorney to make sure everything is Thel Motion to movej forward and sign all documents related to the Cyber Security Grant was made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded. by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. (5-0) Mr. Pendarvis also said he would like to push to get some oft these funds allocated in the budget for next  have to bring the conversation back to the Board again.  correct.  year.  19. KAYMCCALLISTER. TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL  Mrs. Kay McCallister oft the' Tourism Development Council stated Mr. Jesse Sampley has composed a newl Dixie County website on visitdixie.com and everyone is welcome to send her their individual opinions or point out items they may see that are missing because the site is continually growing. Mrs. McCallister stated that Mrs. Shelley Ross is moving forward with the Short-Term License Program. Attorney Watson placed a word of caution regarding the posting of photos on the website and asked that Mrs. McCallister make sure they have the proper license, and the photos are not copyrighted. She also recommended having a release signed giving permission to use any photos of people who participate inj photos for the website because if we don't have this in place repercussions can be quite Mr. Pendarvis stated they discussed this together and they will be trying to meet with Attorney Watson  costly.  and send out information.  Mrs. McCallister asked Attorney Watson if she could draft something up.  Regular Meeting Minutes April 04, 2024- 6:001 PM - Page 12 of16    20. GAILCARTER, INDIGENTCARE Mrs. Carter was not present at the meeting. 21. HOLLYHOUGHTON.COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT Mrs. Houghton was not present at the meeting. 22. ANGIE CROWLEY, HUMAN RESOURCESADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Crowley was not present at the meeting. 23. AULGAINEY.ACTING ASSIGNMENT COUNTY MANAGER  County Manager's Report  Action Items:  Apr4, 2024  1. Request Board approval ofthe SHIP SubondinationAgrement for Andie Osteen to: remove the The Motion to approve the SHIP Subordination Agreement for Andie Osteen to remove the ballon payment and amortize the loan over the remaining terms was made by Commissioner Wood.  ballon payment and amortize the loan over the remaining terms.  Seconded. by Commissioner Osteen. BoardApproved.  2. Request Board approval to execute the Contract Agreement with DBT Transportation Services for the AWOS system at the Cross City Airport in the amount of$5,995.00. The Motion to approve to execute the Contract. Agreement with DBT Transportation Services for theAWOSsystem. at the Cross CityAirport in the amount of85,995.00 was made by Commissioner  Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board.Approved.  Information Items:  1. RFP for Grant Services has been advertised starting today. The ads will run ini the Dixie 2. The' T-Hangar Construction advertisement for a contractor began running on March 28, Commissioner Hatch asked Mr. Gainey if he had gotten the Jack Fulford issue handled. He stated that he Mr. Gainey answered yes, and he informed Attorney Watson to move forward with documentation.  County Advocate and the Gainesville Sun Apr 4, 11,18,25, 2024.  2024, and will run Apr4,11,18,2024.  looked into it and it's fine.  24. CHANA WATSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY Mrs. Watson stated hel had nothing to bring to the Board at this time.  Regular Meeting Minutes - April 04, 2024- 6:001 PM - Page 13 of16    25. BARBIE HIGGINBOTHAM. CLERK OF COURT Mrs. Higginbotham stated he had nothing to bring to the Board at this time.  26. COUNTY COMMISSIONI ITEMS  Commissioner Wood thanked Mrs. VanAernam of Cross City Restore and Renew for the work at foot of the bridge with the Welcome to Dixie County sign and thanked the Road Department fort their help. Commissioner Hatch stated he went to the Republican meeting Monday afternoon and was posed a question about code enforcement. He said that he directed the gentleman with the question to Building Official Leon Wright. He also reminded everyone to be mindful that the County doesn'thandle anything Commissioner Osteen reminded everybody about the open house at the Mayport Coast Guard Base- on  inside the city limits.  April 13, 2024, from 10:00. AMto2 2:00PM.  Commissioner Stephenson stated he didn'thave: anything at this time. Commissioner Hatch asked about the rocks in Horseshoe.  Road Department Superintendent Steve Hutchison stated he thought the County was giving those to Dale  Colson?  Commissioner Hatch stated yes, we voted years ago to do give them to Dale Colson.  Commissioner Stephenson suggested putting the rocks down to keep the sand from washing in and filling the canal during storm surge and wel have some more rocks somewhere else that the County can give Mr. Mr. Hutchison stated that he is not against Dale for getting the rocks, but he would like to see the rocks be placed across the canal and then make a deal with Mr. Dale to get him some different rock. Commissioner Osteen said that he would get with Mr. Dale and Mr. Hutchison and get this figured out. Commissioner Storey stated it was a good meeting and thanked Mr. Hutchison for everything he has Mrs. Katrinia VanAernam reminded everyone about the Cross City Centennial on April 20, 2024. Bart Mauldin stated that hel bought a property from at tax auction and was under the belief that a motion was put before the county, and he thought it passed to put a camping power pole on a river property. He stated he found out later that it didn't finalize and wanted to know if one can be approved. Mr. Wright stated that years ago al homestead pole was allowed, which allowed a power pole on river properties that weren'teligible for septic tanks, and this created a nightmare. He said there is nothing in He also stated that int the LDR (Land Development Regulation) it states no electricity is to bei issued  Colson.  done.  27. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS  writing and no ordinance that he is aware of. without approved wastewater containment.  Regular Meeting Minutes - April 04, 2024. 6:00 PM - Page 14 of16    He said he can look at all oft this and bringi it back to the Board, but there is nothing in writing to grant this at this time. He stated that ifthere was, every lot on the river would have a power pole. Mr. Mauldin asked could it be that under the sale of property the power pole has to be removed? Commissioner Hatch stated this would have to be in an Ordinance and there is no ordinance regarding this that we know ofat this time. He said the Board would need more information. Mr. Wright stated that he could get more information and bring it back to the Board.  Mrs. Barbara Cummings stated she remembered the previous Commissioner W.C Mills was the one who wanted to allow a 120-amp pole on the river lots for camping and she thought another commissioner Mrs. Becky Williams stated she was there during that meeting, and it was her understanding that the  wanted it as well, but she couldn'tremember who that was.  Board voted fori it and passed it that night.  Attorney Watson stated it should be recorded in the Board minutes.  Commissioner Storey asked Clerk Joannie Morse to see if she could find something.  Mr. Greg Bailey announced hei is looking for two CAD Designers ifanyone knows anyone that has math  and computer skills.  Regular Meeting Minutes- April 04, 2024- 6:00PM- - Page 15of16    28. ADJOURN approved.  Commissioner Stephenson made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Osteen seconded. Board  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA  ATTEST:  domi By Jamie Storey, Chairman    6  TaduNp-bck Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk-Auditor  PLEASE BE ADVISED that ifay person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered. at such meeting or hearings, he/ she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/: 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 10:00. AM and the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM. Individuals that would like to be placed on the agenda. should call Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk of Court,  testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.  (352) 486-4931 (Voice & TDD) or via Florida Relay. Service at (800) 955-8771." 4:00 on the Friday Preceding the Board meeting, at (352) 498-1200.  PM  by  Regular Meeting Minutes - AprilO 04, 2024 6:00 PM - Page 16 of16