Regular Meeting Commission Board Room Dixie County Courthouse May 16, 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(9171900-1022 and enter code 32628.  COMMISSIONERS Daniel Wood, District 2 Mark Hatch, District 3 Jamie Storey, District 4, Chairman David Osteen, District5 STAFF  Paul Gainey, Acting Assignment County Manager Martha McCaskill, Acting Assignment County Manager and Administrative Asst/Grant Coordinator Chana Watson, County Attorney Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk of Court Verna Wilson, Chief Deputy Clerk Brenda Royal, Chief Financial Officer Joannie Morse, Deputy Clerk Victoria Darkow, Deputy Clerk 1. CALLTOORDER  The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Storey. 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG  The invocation was led by Commissioner Hatch and pledge was led by Commissioner Hatch.  3. APPROVAL OF COMMISSION MINUTES Emergency Meeting of April 22, 2024  Motion to approve the Regular BOCC Meeting of April 22, 2024, made by Commissioner Osteen.  Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes - May 16, 2024 - 6:00PM- - Page 1of17    4. VOUCHER APPROVAL Board approved. 5. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS None Present  Motion to approve vouchers was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood.  PUBLIC HEARING: THE PUBLIC HEARING MAY BE CONTINUED TO ONE OR MORE FUTURE DATES. ANY INTERESTED PARTY IS ADVISED THAT THE DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF ANY CONTINUATION OF THE PUBLICHEARING: SHALL BEA ANNOUNCED DURING THE PUBUCHEABINGANDTHATNOFURTMERNOTICE Motion to go into public hearing made by Commissioner Osteen, Seconded. by Commissioner Wood.  CONCERNING THE MATTERS WILL BE PUBLISHED.  Board approved.  APPLICATIONS for SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS  A petition by BRUCE COOK- DAVID. JAMES requesting 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 (ESA) zoning district, ina accordance with the petition dated 03/08/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel #: 30-08-14-6889-0000-01802857  NE 709 AVE, OLD TOWN, FL 32680; .00). (Commission District 1. Jody Stephenson) Tabled on 04/04/2024 until 04/18/2024. Tabled again on 04/18/2024 until 05/16/2024.  Mr. Paul Gainey said he spoke with Commissioner Stephenson who had the opportunity to go look at the property and Mr. Stephenson said that he was okay with passing the special exception. Motion to approve the: special exception for Bruce Cook/David. James made by Commissioner Hatch,  Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  A petition by Christopher Mahannah requesting 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 (ESA) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 04/19/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 2409.13000.4417.0800 23 NE 796th Lane, Old Town, FL 32680; 4.88).  (Commission District 1 Jody Stephenson)  Regular Meeting Minutes - May 16,2024 - 6:00PM-F Page 2 of17    Building Official Leon Wright asked the board toi table this special exception due to a problem with access to the property because it was an unrecorded plait of land. Mr. Wright explained that the property owners put a gate up to block access and he hasn't had the time to go there Motion to table special exception for Christopher Mahannah made by Commissioner Hatch, Seconded  and explain tot them they cannot do that. by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  APPLICATIONS for AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT  REGULATIONS  A PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR AN APPLICATION BY: Sandcastles Foundation, Inc. TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT FROM: RSF/MH-1 (20,000 SQFT LOT SIZE) TO RSF/MH-2 (10,000 SQFT LOT SIZE) ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS PARCEL NUMBER: 09-10-12-2449-000D-0050 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 5 and 6, Block D, Bodiford-Barber Farms, all being and lying in the East half of the Southwest % of Section 9, Township 10 Range 12 East, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 20, of the Public Records of Dixie County, Florida Acres: 8.37 ADDRESS: 511S SE 49th AVE CROSS CITY FL 32680. Motion to approve the amending of the Official Zoning. Atlas of the Land Development Regulations for Sandcastles Foundations, Inc. and to accept the site plan of only twenty-three homes made by Motion to go back to board made by Commissioner Osteen, Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board  Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - May 16, 2024- - 6:00 PM - Page 3 of17    RESOLUTIONS  RESOLUTION 2024-27  A RESOLUTION OFT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE 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 IN AN ENVIROMENTALLY: SENSITIVE AREA (ESA): ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITHTHE 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.: 3008.14689.0000180 (2857 NE  709 AVE, Old Town, FL32680). (Commission District 1J Jody Stephenson) Tabled on 04/04/2024 until 04/18/2024 Tabled again on 04/18/2024 until 05/16/2024  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-27 made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by Commissioner  Hatch. Board approved.  RESOLUTION. 2024-40  ARESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE. A SPECIAL EXCEPTIONTO 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 ENVIROMENTALLYSENSITIVE AREA (ESA) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITHTHE PETITION DATED WHEREAS, CHRISTOPHER MAHANNAH 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 vehiclei in an Environmentally: Sensitive Area (ESA), Zoning District, by Petition dated April 19, 2024; and' WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 74.09.150004417-0600 (23 NE 769 Lane, Old Town, FL32680). Motion to table Resolution 2024-40 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen.  APRIL19, 2024.  (Commission District1J Jody Stephenson)  Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- May 16, 2024- -6:00PM-F Page 4 of17    RESOLUTION 2024-41  ARESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFDIXIEC COUNTY,FLORIDA, TOAMENDTHE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT FROM: RSF/MH-1 (20,000 SQFT LOT SIZE) TO RSF/MH-2 (10,000 SQFT LOT SIZE) IN AN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY/MOBILE HOME AREA (RSF/MH) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION. WHEREAS, SANDCASTLES FOUNDATION, INC. 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 Amend The Official Zoning Atlas Of The Land Development Regulations, By Changing The Zoning District From: RSF/MH-1 (20,000: Sqft Lot Size)To RSF/MH-2 (10,000 Sqft Lot Size) in an Residential Single Family/Mobile Home Area (RSF/MH), Zoning District, by Petition; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 010127449.00050. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 5 and 6, Block D, Bodiford-Barber Farms, all being and lyingi int the East half of the Southwest % of Section 9, Township 10 Rane 121 East, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 20, of the Public Records of Dixie County, Florida. Acres: 8.3 (511  SE 497H AVE CROSS CITY, FL3 32628.) (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch) Osteen. Boardapproved.  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-41 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner  6. KATRINA VANAERNAM AND SHIELA FRIERSON, DIXIE COUNTY ANTI-DRUG COALITION  Mrs. VanAernam was not present at this meeting. Mr. Copeland was not present at this meeting.  7. STEVE COPELAND, SUWANNEE WATER AND SEWER MANAGER 8. GREG BAILEY, NORTH FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES  Mr. Greg Bailey updated the Board on several ongoing projects, these included:  Emergency Operations Center (EOC)- Still in bidding process, had some questions come up and they have extended the bid until the end of May for revisions. The new bid receipt date: should be May 28,  2024.  Old Town Fire station-Undergoing construction.  Library Roof Repair-Attorney Chana Watson sent the revised agreements for review, andi they are ready Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application is still on track for. July to go out to bid and  to proceed.  finishing up on environmental review.  Regular Meeting Minutes- = May 16,2024 - 6:00PM- = Page 5of17    Hal Chaires Road- finished review comments with Department of Transportation (DOT), waiting on DOT to tell us we can advertise, the County can't combine the two projects (Hal Chaires Rd and paving of shoulders on Chavous) together but can bid at the same time. This willl be a good opportunity to get Sheriff's Office - Received a review from the Sheriff's Office on the floor plan for the evidence building, working on revisions. Things were held up a little because the architect is in Tallahassee where they just Mr. Bailey stated after thel last BOCC meeting he met with the developer for the water park, Mr. Bob Ritter of Ritters Entertainer Group. He also mentioned that he spoke with Mr.. Jeff Hendry of Retail Strategies who has been ini touch with the developers also. Mr. Bailey stated the biggest hurdle for Mr. Commissioner Osteen thanked Mr. Bailey for meeting with him on the. Jena Highway bridges.  bids on both projects.  recently had severe storms and power outages.  Ritter is finding private financing.  9. JOHNI LOCKLEAR, LOCKLEAR AND ASSOCIATES  Locklear and Associates, Mr.. Jerrod Lazot attended for Mr. Locklear tonight to give a quick update. He stated they are continuing to work with the Storm Water Task Force to address flood litigation He also said they are going to have at task force workshop on. June 4th, to address the Old Town Hammock canals and the drainage ini the area. Mr. Lazot also mentioned they found a grant to help Mr. Wright with the Land Development Regulations (LDR's) and will be working with him as soon as possible.  improvements.  Commissioner Osteen: said he would like to keep pushing fora a Cow Creek permit.  10. CINDY BELLOT, LIBRARY DIRECTOR  Library director, Cindy Bellot, said the Dixie County Library is all set for the summer programs that start Wednesdays at 10 AM. She also mentioned she is ready to have the library roof fixed.  Commissioner Storey thanked Mrs. Bellot for everything she does. working out well for them because they're ablei to communicate. 11. STEVE FREMEN, CODE ENFORCEMENT & VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER Mr. Fremen stated he had nothing to bring to the Board at this time.  Ms. Bellot says the library has al lot of non-English speaking people coming in now and everything is  Regular Meeting Minutes- May 16, 2024- - 6:00PM-F Page 6of17    Commissioner Storey thanked Mr. Fremen for everything he does. 12. STEVE HUTCHISON, COUNTY ROAD SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Hutchison was not present at this meeting. 13. DWAYNE CHAUNCEY, MOSQUITO CONTROL DIRECTOR Mr. Chauncey was not present at this meeting. 14. TIM JOHNSON, SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR Mr.. Johnson was not present at this meeting. 15. LEON WRIGHT, BUILDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL Workshop with the Storm Water Task Force.  Building and zoning official Leon Wright asked County Manager Paul Gainey for clarification on the  Mr. Gainey stated it willl be on. June 4th att the County Managers Office.  Mr. Wright said they are working on the code changes fori the coastal towns in our County. He spoke to Jason Shultz Office and thinks we have their attention because they have scheduled at future meeting.  Mr. Wright informed the Board that Building and Zoning is very busy at this time.  Commissioner Osteen asked if the County could get together with other counties for revision oft the code books. Mr. Wright stated the other counties have a different approach and it would take someone  atal higher level to write the changes.  Commissioner Osteen thanked Leon for his hard work. Mr. Pendarvis was not present at this meeting. 17. DARIAN BROWN, DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES  16. SCOTTPENDARVIS 911 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR & IT-ADMINISTRATOR  Director of Emergency Services Darian Brown: stated that one of the new fire engines was struck bya deer and did about $17,000 worth of damage and it will be going back to DeFuniak Springs Mondayi fora a He also said they are looking at digging the footers for fire station four (4) in Old Town and the building  new hood, radiator and paint job. ise expected to be here on. June 6, 2024.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - May 16, 2024 - 6:00PM - Page 7of17    Mr. Brown reminded everyone of Family Day, which is tomorrow, May the 17th, at Camp Anderson from Mr. Brown stated he has had some requests from his staff for: stress-related issues also regarding alcohol, divorce, sickness, etc.... He: said the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) have not hada chaplain for a while and his pastor Mr. Raymond Wilcox has been stepping in. He said the plan is to let Mr. Brown said Mr. Wilcox has a Georgia driver's License and it is the County policy that any employee oft the county must have al Florida Driver License. Mr. Brown is asking to make an exception for Mr. Wilcox given the circumstances that if the Board doesn'tapprove, Mr. Wilcox would have to have his Motion to make an exception for Chaplin Raymond Wilcox to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) with an out of state Driver's License was approved by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  4-8 PM.  Mr. Wilcox use one of their vehicles because he's ar resident in Georgia.  own car and own per diem.  Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  Attorney' Watson stated that the County and her office can address all these issues and how it will affect Mr. Gainey recommended taking the opportunity to draft something and come back to the Board for policy revision. He also recommended using the word exception instead of deviation. Mr. Brown said funding has arrived for The Horseshoe Beach Fire Station, but they are bound by insurance reasons to keept the station within 5 miles of Horseshoe Beach. He expressed the intent to present to the State Legislature and! State! Senate that the reason for1 the replacement was to be moved outside of the surge zone, sO they don'thavet to evacuate every time there is as storm. He said this year with the decrease of six (6) or seven (7) foot surge due to the change of weather status the water came tot the Willie Locke Mainline, which means the station needs to be between the Mainline and New  the County.  Beginnings Church.  Mr. Brown stated hel has checked with several landowners in the targeted area except one and so far, he hasn't had anyone interested in selling three (3) to five (5) acres of land. He said the land between the Pump Mainline up to! Sammy Royal's place is owned by at timber company. He is still waiting to hear Mr. Brown said that Mr. Sammy Royal said he would be open to selling a piece of swamp land that he owns but that would be a drastic amount oft money. Mr. Brown says they are, going into 3 years on these two stations and are on a very tight timeframe and if anyone knows of any available land to let  from thet timber company officially, but currently the company hasn't called.  them know because they have exhausted their options.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - May 16, 2024- - 6:00 PM - Page 8 of17    Mr. Jim Ward stated nobody likes thei imminent domain process but that's what it's for, and if the timber company is ideal that's one way to go about this because it's immediate.  Mr. Brown says he would like to avoid thati if possible.  Commissioner Storey asked for an update on the canal dredging down in Horseshoe,  Mr. Brown informed the Board that he can'tanswer the question particularly, but the money was awarded for that project and was turned in, the recommendations for the dollar amounts came through the engineering firm, the County Managers Office turned the project in and is working on the specifications for the bid. He: said hei is not sure ifi it went out for bid yet, but oncei iti is out for bid it will  be around thirty days.  Mr. James Nobles asked for a timeline for the engineering group.  Mr. Gainey said he spoke with Mr. Locklear, and hei is int the process of preparing the Request for  Proposal (RFP).  Mr. Brown requested another Board action. He stated that a few years ago they were awarded opioid funds in the amount of 174,000 dollars. The board voted to give the Dixie County Fire Department fifty percent of that funding for the Paramedicine Program and the other fifty percent to the Anti-Drug He: said they met with a contract group earlier today that manages these funds. He also said their budget is running out by. July 1st. He added that amount reduces by half this coming year. He: said he is ina a situation where to maintain the! 50-50: split they will have to find another $40,0001 for the  Coalition.  Paramedicine Program.  Commissioner Storey asked Mr. Brown to explain paramedicine.  Mr. Brown explained that the Paramedicine Program is a program that assists county residents who have medical issues and/or other issues. He said Mrs. Allison Stephens handles phone calls fori the medically needy patients, arranges forr medication pick up, helps with fall recovery patients, handrail installations, referrals for behavioral issues. He said it benefits the County by reducing the amount of Program employee Mrs. Allison Stephens is funded through at three (3) year grant which includes part time one (1) year andi full time two (2) years, and this grant has expired. Mr. Brown stated this is an unfunded program and the County can't bill fori its services. He is requesting a motion to give one  repeat transport callers.  hundred percent of the Opioid money for 2024-2025 to this program.  Regular Meeting Minutes- = May 16, 2024- = 6:00PM - Page 9 of17    Mr. Brown said he understands that the Anti-Drug Coalition needs money as well, but this is a service Commissioner Storey said that Mrs. Allison Stephens helps al lot of people and assists the Antidrug  that affects every citizen int the County that they are all responsible for.  Coalition as well as al lot of doctors' offices.  Commissioner Hatch said that the paramedicine program is one oft the best programs for the County and  the County will find a way to keep this program, going, iti is a must for our County.  Clerk of Court Barbie Higginbotham agrees.  Motion to approve giving 100% oft the Opioid money for the year 2024-2025 to the Paramedicine Program made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  Mr.. James Nobles commends the program and Ms. Allison Stephenson.  Mr. Brown reminded everyone that hurricane season starts. June 1st, and they! have a pre hurricane  meeting May 31, 2024, at 11:00 AM.  18. KAYN MCCALLISTER, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL  Tourism development Council Kay Mccalister: stated she is getting everything ready for the short-term rental registration and has put together a brochure that explains the program. She said thet first mailing should be going out before. June 1sts starting in the. Jena area going out to 100 people. She also said anyone publicly advertising short-term overnight rentals can find it online, but she is waiting on IT Commissioner Hatch asked if the incorporated towns of Cross City and Horseshoe fall under that too.  Administrator Scott Pendarvis to activate the link for online access.  Ms. McCallister says yes. 19. GAILC CARTER, INDIGENT CARE Mrs. Carter was not present at this meeting. 20. HOLYHOUGHTON, COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT Ms. Houghton was not present at this meeting. 21. ANGIE CROWIEV.HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Crowley was not present at this meeting.  Regular Meeting Minutes- May 16, 2024-6 6:00PM- -) Page 100 of17    Mr. Gainey said Mrs. Crowley hadi to leave but wanted to express her gratitude for the prayers, texts and  calls that she received while she was out.  22. PAULGAINEY, ACTING ASSIGNMENT COUNTY MANAGER  1. Request board approval to hold at tentative budget hearing on sept 5th 2024 at! 530 PM: ati the Motion to approve to hold a tentative budget hearing on. September 05, 2024, at. 5:30 PM made by  BOCCI meeting room at the courthouse.  Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  2. Request Board approval to change the September! 5, 2024, BOCC meeting from 10:00 AM to Motion to approve changing the September. 5, 2024, BOCCI meeting from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM due to the Tentative Budget Hearing made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood.  6:00 PM due toi the Tentative Budget Hearing.  Board approved.  3. Request Board approval to hold final budget hearing on September 16, 2024, at! 5:30 PM at the Motion to approve to hold final budget hearing on September. 16, 2024, at: 5:30 pm made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  BOCC meeting room.  4. Request Board approval to change the September 19, 2024, BOCC 6:00 pm meeting from Thursday to Monday Sept 16, 2024, at 6 pm to coincide with thei final budget hearing. Motion to approve to change the. September. 19, 2024, BOCC 6:00 pm meeting from Thursday to Monday Sept. 16, 2024, at 6 pm to coincide with thej final budget hearing made by Commissioner  Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  5. Request Board Approval to have the Lamar brothers repair 2001 ft of pavement on N.E 300 St. Commissioner Hatch had concerns about the cold patch and howi it needs to be fixed every time it rains. Motion to approve to have the Lamar brothers repair. 200ft of pavement on N.E. 300 St. (shady oaks rd.) in the amount of $19,000 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen.  (shady oaks rd.) in the amount of $19,000.  Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes - May 16, 2024- 6:00PM- - Page 11 of17    6. Request Board approval for the Title VI correction of the County Website address and resolution Motion to approve the Title VI correction of the County Website address and resolution 2024-29in support of the title VI plan made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board 7. Request Board approval to execute the Passero Associates LLC work order 24-17 for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Compliance at the airport in  2024-29 ins support of the title VIp plan.  approved.  the amount of $7,590.00.  Motion to approve to execute the Passero. Associates LLCI work order. 24-17 for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Compliance at the airport in the amount of $7,590.00 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  8. Request Board. Approval to advertise for CR 349 South CEI services pending Florida Department Motion to approve to advertise for CR 349. South CEI services pending Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and attorney approval made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by  ofTransportation (FDOT) and attorney approval.  Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  9. Request Board Approval to enter an interlocal Agreement with Levy County for Mosquito Control pending Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS) and Attorney approval, Mr. Gainey says the mosquito control director is resigning they need to have someone in place to sign off ont the program. They have a meeting with (FDACS) on Monday to make sure  they've met the requirements.  Attorney' Watson asked if we have an interlocal agreement yet.  Mr. Gainey said they need to draft it.  Motion to enter an interlocal Agreement with Levy County for Mosquito Control pending Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer. Services (FDACS) and Attorney approval, Mr. Gainey says the mosquito control director is resigning they need to have. someone. in place to. sign off on the program, They have a meeting with (FDACS) on Monday to make sure they've met the requirements made by  Commissioner Hatch. Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  10. Request Board approval to execute the DEP 22PLN32 Resilient Vulnerability Assessment Peril of Flood & Adaption Planning Amendment #1 for the purpose of Advance Pay of the Grant pending  attorney review to help get the funding up front.  Regular Meeting Minutes - May 16, 2024 - 6:00PM- - Page 12of17    Motion to approve the DEP 22PLN32 Resilient Vulnerability Assessment Peril of Flood & Adaption Planning Amendment #1 for the purpose of Advance Pay of the Grant pending attorney review to help get the funding upj front made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board 11. Request Board approval to partner with thet town of Cross City for the Board to cover the remaining $7500 paid to retail strategies for economic development and business recruitment, Duke Energy has provided a grant of $25,000 which leaves $15,000 left to be paid for that  approved.  company.  Motion to approve to partner with the town of Cross City for the Board to cover the remaining $7500 paid to retail strategies for economic development and business recruitment, Duke Energy has provided a grant of $25,000 which leaves $15,000 left to be paid fort that company made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  Information items:  1. Lease information at the airport. 1 year to show any progression. County to rocki that.  Three (3) items Mr. Todd Begue (Lessee) requested to move forward.  Asked to keep the same ratei that was fori the previous lessee at $353.33 per acre pery year. Asking that the Board clear trees and vegetation for an easement and a right of way and the Commissioner Hatch said that he personally doesn't have an issue with the one-year progression and that all the County leases should have that, and he also doesn't have an issue with the easement. Mr. Gainey provided a printout with a map oft the property. He said the red highlighted area is the property in question behind the old Cross City' Veneer behind the old Trailriders Club. Commissioner Osteen asked ift there was another partyi interested in this same property. Mr. Gaineyi informed Mr. Osteen there was another person that expressed interest, but he informed them they were already inr negotiations with: someone and that's where they left it. Commissioner Osteen asked if the County has two pieces of property to lease? Mr. Gainey answered yes, there is another piece of property on the other side of the road.  Commissioner Osteen says he'd likei to accommodate both parties.  Regular Meeting Minutes - May 16, 2024- - 6:001 PM - Page 13of17    Attorney' Watson informed the Board that it was to her understanding they both have the same business Mr. Gainey stated they will move forward with negotiations and draft the documents and bring it back  design in mind, and she doesn't know if that is an issue.  to the next meeting for execution.  2. Workshop dates for Budget and Finance Discussion on Thursday. June 20, 2024, at 3:00 pm at Motion to approve to have the workshop dates for Budget and Finance Discussion on Thursday. June 20, 2024, at 3:00 pm at the BOCC Meeting Room prior to the regularlyscheduled, Board meeting made  the BOCCI Meeting Room priort tot the regularly scheduled Board meeting  by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  3. Reminder the County Offices will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial 4. Reminder oft the Lorenzo George retirement at the county yard on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 5. All Commissioners have been signed upi for the FAC Conference in Orlando June 24-28, 2024, all will attend the Ethics Class on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, starting at 1:00 PM. 6. Discussion with the Board about the purchase ofa a compactor from Mr. W.C. Mills. Commissioner Storey stated that Solid' Waste Director Tim. Johnson looked at Mr. Mills Compactor and Mr. Gainey stated that some of the Commissioners have expressed maybe having someone go out and look: at the compactor to see ifi it can bei fixed, but it has no power and it would be hard to check. Mr. Gainey stated that Mr. Milis said that he would stand behind his equipment and if anything, ever Motion to buy the compactor, from Mr. Mills made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by  Day 2:00 PM  said it isi in very good shape.  happened he would take care ofit.  Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 23. CHANAV WATSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY but will be available to call if needed.  Attorney Watson stated she is operating on summer hours at her office, she will not bet there on Fridays  Regular Meeting Minutes - May 16, 2024- 6:00F PM - Page 14of17    Attorney Watson updated the Board on the Nessmith VS. Dixie County Case. She: said mediation is imminent and informed the Board that the Plaintiffs' attorney from the insurance company reached out tot the County for negotiations to settle int the amount of between $150,000 up to the requested amount of $175,000. Attorney' Watson is requesting direction from the Board on how to proceed. She stated that if the County settles this would stop mediation. She also said there is a motion filed to dismiss the case, but they have agreed to allow the plaintiff to amend the petition. She said if they file to dismiss, even ift the judge granted the dismissal, they agree to let the plaintiff refile and reamend the motion, this will make the motion to dismiss a mute issue. She also said the Florida State cap is $200,000 and the Commissioner Osteen asked how the County can be liable when someone is parked in our ambulance's Commissioner Hatch says iti isa a no-win situation and he disagrees with it, but if the County can settle, go Attorney' Watson told the Board about a new law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called the Mr. Brown said related to one of his comments earlier about staff members with al lot of stress, the ambulance driver saved the Plaintiff's life and then had to go and get an attorney to keep from going to Attorney Watson expressed that iti is to the credit oft the ambulance driver that the Plaintiff is still alive  amount requested is under the State cap.  lane on the wrong side of the road and out of the vehicle.  ahead and settle.  Tort Reform Bill that should help with lawsuits against negligence.  prison.  and that none of our staff were hurt. 24. BARBIE HIGGINBOTHAM, CLERK OF COURT  Mrs. Higginbotham stated she had nothing to bring to the Board at this time.  25. COUNTY COMMISSION ITEMS  Commissioner Wood asked everyone to come out and support the Dixie County Bears tomorrow night. Commissioner Hatch also asked everyone to come out and support the Dixie County Bears tomorrow  night.  Commissioner Storey said it has been a good meeting so far.  Regular Meeting Minutes- May 16,2024-6:00PM- - Page 15of17    26. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS  Mr.. James Nobles stated that Mr. Gainey answered the question regarding the scope of worki in Horseshoe. He also reminded the Board that Horseshoe is about 40% behind and bait sales are 30-35% Saffron Dodd stated she lives out in Horseshoe and: says she has concerns about funding for the dredging of the canals. She said as a property owner she owns the canal however it's being documented Attorney Watson replied that County doesn'to own the canals, but the lots are owned by the citizens, and Ms. Dodd said her concern is when the County dredged the canals last time there was an attempt do quick claim deeds and agreements which fell through. She said as the project moves forward her concern is how the Board is going to address those issues, and can the County spend grant money on Commissioner Hatch stated that the County included the Horseshoe Canals in the damage assessments which went to Tallahassee to retain funding. He said the cost estimate was between three (3) million and five (5) million dollars. He: said the Horseshoe Board tried to process it but couldn't show ownership; therefore, they brought itt to County Managers Office for help. The County had to applya cost estimate and Locklear and Associates estimated it ai two (2) million dollars and the dredging funding was secured. He stated that is exactly what the County is doing and at that cost. He said they are, going too only maintain the canal about two feet out, soi it doesn't destroy private property seawalls. Commissioner Hatch stated it is completely legal to use the funding on private property. Mr. Gainey stated that is why there is a process in place to do everything legal and proper. Attorney' Watson stated that the County won't be able to touch anything that is not int the scope of  behind and anything the Board can do to help would be great.  that the County owns it as well.  out to the center of the canals, but the County is responsible for maintenance.  private property.  work.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - May 16, 2024-6 6:001 PM -I Page 16of17    27. ADJOURN approved.  Commissioner Osteen made the motion to adjourn at 7:30PM. Commissioner Wood: seconded. Board  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA fAmie-skory,Chaimar Jody eyemsn,MacCharman  -  NTY,  hiMIR Barbie iginhohm,Chak-Audion  PLEASE BE ADVISED that ifa person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to matter considered at such meeting or hearings, he/s she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such any purpose, he/s she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which recordi 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,  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 PM on the Friday Preceding the Board meeting, at (352) 498-1200.  by  Regular Meeting Minutes - May 16, 2024 - 6:001 PM - Page 17of17