Regular Meeting Commission Board Room Dixie County Courthouse 214 NE Hwy 351, Cross City, F132628 January 04, 2024 - 10:00 AM  The Board meetings are audio recorded. The public can hear and participate in the meeting via conference call  by dialing (917,900-1022 and enter code. 32628. COMMISSIONERS Jody Stephenson, District 1, Vice Chairman Daniel Wood, District 2 Mark Hatch, District3 Jamie Storey, District 4, Chairman David Osteen, District5 5 STAFF  Paul Gainey, Acting Assignment County Manager Martha McCaskill, Acting Assignment Asst. County Manager/ Administrative Asst/Grant Coordinator Chana Watson, County Attorney Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk ofCourt Della. J.) Rhymes, Asst. Chief Deputy Clerk Jacki Johnson, Chief Financial Officer Brenda Royal, Chief Financial Officer CALLTOORDER  The Board Meeting was called to order at 10:00. AM by Commissioner Storey. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO' THE AMERICAN FLAG  The Invocation was led by Commissioner Hatch and the Pledge to the American Flag was led by  Commissioner Stephenson.  APPROVALOF COMMISSION MINUTES 2023. Commissioner Stephenson seconded. Board approved. VOUCHER APPROVAL There were no vouchers presented for approval. CONSTITUTIONAIONALOFFICERS None were present.  Commissioner Osteen made the motion to approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 21,  Regular Meeting Minutes- January 04, 2024 - 10:00AM- - Page 1of13    PUBLICHEARING THEPUBLICHEARINGMAYBE CONTINUED TOONE OR MORE FUTURE DATES. ANYINTERESTED! PARTY IS ADVISED THATTHE. DATE, TIME, AND. PLACE OFANY CONTINUATION OF THE. PUBLICI HEARINGSHALL BE ANNOUNCED DURING THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THAT NO FURTHER NOTICE CONCERNING THE MATTERS WILL BE The motion to go into the Public. Hearing was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by  PUBLISHED.  Commissioner Stephenson. Boardapproved. APPLICATIONS for SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS  A petition by Wayne Robert Dowler requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.3.5 Special Exceptions oft the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA)z zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 11/30/2023 to be located on the property described as follows: Dixie County Parcel #: 30- 10-14-0000-7019-0400, 251 SEI HWY317, Old Town, FL. 32680. (Commission District 2, Daniel Building Official Leon Wright appeared before the Board and read the Special Exceptions request made Commissioner Wood made the motion to approve the. Special Exception request made by Wayne Robert Aj petition by Robert and Catherine Block 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 in a Agriculture (AG) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 09/26/2023 to be located on the property described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 25-10-13-0000- Leon Wright appeared before the Board and read the Special Exception request made by Robert and Commissioner Wood made the motion to approve the, Special Exception request made by Robert and Aj petition by Dean Chambers 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 in a Agriculture (AG): zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 12/13/2023 to be located on the property described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 610.13.0004525.002 425 NE 268th Ave,  Wood) (Tabled from 12-21-2023)  by Wayne Robert Dowler. There was opposition.  Dowler. Commissioner Stephenson. seconded. Board approved.  4908-0800, 340SE 896th Street, Old' Town, FL 32680. (Commission District 2, Daniel Wood)  Catherine Block.  Catherine Block. Commissioner Hatch seconded. Boardapproved.  OldTown, FL: 32680.  (Commission District 4, Jamie Storey)  Leon Wright appeared before the Board and read the Special Exception request made by Dean Chambers. Commissioner, Stephenson made the motion to approve the Special Exception request made by Dean  Chambers. Commissioner Wood seconded. Boarda approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - January 04, 2024- - 10:00 AM- - Page 20 of13    APPLICATIONS for VARIANCES  A petition by Kelly Keisert to request a' Variance for the property described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # I-11-135-6674-02.0140, 72 SE 827th Street, Old Town, FL32680, forar reduction of front setbacks of30 feet down to 20 feet for construction of new home by the petition dated 12/04/2023 which isl located within Section 4.3.7 ESA subparagraph (1)oftl the Dixie County Land Development Regulations Leon Wright appeared before the Board and read the Variance request made by Kelly Keiser. Commissioner Wood made. the motion to approve the Variance request made by Kelly. Keiser. The motion to go out of the Public Hearing was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded. by  in accordançe with section 12.3 Variancel Procedures.  Commissioner. Hatch seconded. Board approved. Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  RESOLUTION2023-23  AI RESOLUTION OFTHEI BOARDOF CANIYCOMMESCMRSOFONIECOUMTAIPONDA 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 NOVEMBER 30, 2023. Leon Wright appeared before the Board and read Resolution 2023-128 in support of Wayne Robert Commissioner Wood made the motion to approve the Resolution 2023-128. request made by Wayne  Wayne Robert Dowler (Tabled from 12-21-2023)  Dowler.  Robert Dowler. Commissioner. Hatch seconded. Board approved.  RISOLUTION2D24-01  Al RESOLUTION OF THE: BOARDOF COUNTY COMMISSIONERSOP DIXIE COUNTY,FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.4.5OF THE DIXIECOUNTYLAND DEVELOPMENTREGULATIONSTOPERMIT: ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN AGRICUILTURAL AREA (AG) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH Leon Wright appeared before the Board and read Resolution 2024-01 in support of Robert and Catherine Commissioner Wood made the motion to approve. the Resolution. 2024-01 request made by Robert and  THE PETITION DATED SEPTEMBER 26, 2023.  Robert and Catherine Block  Block.  Catherine Block. Commissioner Stephenson seconded. Board approved.  RESOLUTION: 2024-02 Regular Meeting Minutes - January 04, 2024 - 10:00 AM- Page 30 of13    AF RESOLUTION OFTHE! BOARDOF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIECOUNTA,FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.4.5 OF THE DIXIE COUNTYLAND: DEVELOPMENTREGULATIONS TOPERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN AGRICUILTURAL AREA (AG) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH Leon Wright appeared before the Board and read Resolution 2024-02 in support ofI Dean Chambers. Commissioner Hatch made the motion to approve the Resolution 2024-02. request made by Dean  THE PETITION DATED DECEMBER 13, 2023.  Dean Chambers  Chambers. Commissioner Osteen. seconded. Boardapproved.  RESOLUTION2U2403  Al RESOLUTION OF THE BOARDOF COUNTYCOMMISSIONERS OF DIXIEC COUNTY,FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A VARIANCE TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.3 OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, TO GRANT. A VARIANCE WITHIN SECTION 4.3.71 ESA SUBPARAGRAPHODOF THEI DIXIE COUNTY: LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR. A VARIANCE FOR A REDUCTION OF FRONT SETBACKS OF 30 FEET DOWNTO20F FEET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOME WHICH IS LOCATED WITHIN SECION 4.3.7. A ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA (ESA) ZONING DISTRICT, AS PROVIDED IN THE Leon Wright appeared before the Board and read Resolution 2024-03 in support ofKelly Keiser. Commissioner Wood made the motion to approve the Resolution 2024-03 request made by Kelly Keiser. Mr. Wright also brought forward an update on the LDR (Land Development Regulations). He received the review back from the law firm of Douglas and Douglas and has set up a meeting for Monday, January 08, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. with our legal department to go over the review. There are two (2) or three (3)n more items to clarify, but these items are with enforcement procedure in compliance with Florida statute.  PETITION DATED DECEMBER 4, 2023. Kelly Keiser  Commissioner Stephenson. seconded. Board approved.  ORDINANCE 2023-11  AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARDOFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE DIXIE COUNTY CODE TO ADD A NEW SECTION 24-18 PROHIBITING SMOKING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF DIXIE COUNTY PUBLIC PARKS,AND PUBLIC BEACHES; 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. (Tabled from 12-07-2023) (First Reading was 12-21-2023) (This is the Second Reading) County Attorney Chana Watson appeared before the Board and read Ordinance 2023-11 in support of prohibiting smoking within the boundaries of Dixie County public parks and public beaches.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - January 04, 2024- - 10:00 AM- Page 4 of13    Commissioner Hatch made the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-11 in support of prohibiting smoking within the boundaries of Dixie County public parks and public beaches. Commissioner Wood  seconded. Board approved. ANTI-DRUG COALITION  KATRINA VANAERNAM. AND SHEILA FRIERSON, DIXIE COUNTY  Mrs. Sheila Frierson appeared before the Board and thanked them for having the confidence in the Dixie County Anti-Drug Coalition to give them the Opioid settlement dollars. She said they will be good stewards oft that money. That money will allow them to provide prevention and recovery programs as Mrs. Frierson stated that people often ask how the program is monitored and what are the guidelines and does the program follow these guidelines. The program is audited annually by three organizations; The Lutheran Services ofl Florida and the Community Co-Alliance conduct desk audits and then a general audit is done by Powell and Jones-the 401C3. state certified CPAS that monitor the programs in our area. Lastly, since 2014 they have been providing aj presentation called "Know the Law"-It's available through the community schools-primarily the middle and high schools. Itallows them to interact, understand. and communicate with you as we express the laws necessary to be good citizens. It's an evidence-based program. They are opening it up and having the first presentation to a community group, our local 4-H group, int the middle of. January 2024. Ifanyone needs or wishes to have this program it is available as one of the many strategies, they do with the Opioid settlement dollars. Mrs. Katrina VanAernam spoke  well as treatment options for those still struggling with addiction.  The audits are always available should anyone wish to look at these.  up and added that the program was written for the parents as well as the students. STEVE COPELANDSUWANNEE WATER AND SEWER MANAGER GREG BAILEY.NORTH FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES  Mr. Copeland was not present for this meeting.  Mr. Bailey stated regarding the EOC, they submitted the modification for the storm water system to include the new addition to the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) last month. They are finalizing that and as soon as the permit gets in then they will be able to advertise that work.  Old Town Fire Station will be open for bid January 16, 2024, they had a couple of addendums Library roof repair- They are finalizing specifications on that and working with Attorney Chana The 95th and 97th Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project- They are about 30 percent through the plans on this. This should come along fast, there are not a whole lot of Hal Chaires Road- They submitted last month to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and still haven't heard anything from them. It takes a little while and with the holidays it takes Sherif'sevidence building- They provided the first draft ofthe floor plan to the Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's staff is reviewing and once reviewed will get with him to go over the details.  they were working on.  Watson on agreements needed to be able to access that property.  options with those roads,, just construction details for the main part.  even longer.  Regular Meeting Minutes January 04, 2024-1 10:00 AM - Page 5 of13    JOHN LOCKLEAR, LOCKLEAR, AND ASSOCIATES Mr. Locklear was not present for this meeting. CINDY BELLOT.LIERARY DIRECTOR Mrs. Bellot was not present at this meeting.  STEVE FREMEN.CODE ENFORCEMENT & VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER Mr. Fremen stated in reference to the property behind the Methodist Church, the Department of Environmental Protection was contacted yesterday, and compliance letters will be sent to the two (2) property owners. The property owners are not the people causing the mess on the property but are the owners. They will give them four (4) months to comply and after that the law enforcement side will take effect. They will do a site visit next week toi inform the guy on the property that thisi is coming. Before  the process can continue the state must do their part. Mr. Hutchison was not present at this meeting. Mr. Chauncey was not present at this meeting. IMDOINSON.SOLD WASTE DIRECTOR Mr. Johnson was not present at the meeting.  STEVE HUTCHISON.COUNTYROADSUPERINTENDENT DWAYNE CHAUNCEY.MOSOUITOCONTROL DIRECTOR  LEON WRIGHT, BUILDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL  Mr. Wright stated that on December 27,2023, Building and Zoning had a meeting with our regional FEMA office, and they have assigned what they are callinga a "long-term damage support team member" to Dixie County for one year. This person willl be in the county and in and out ofthe Building and Zoning Office and will be an auditor for compliance. Mr. Wright stated that the FEMA office already did the initial review for compliance, and wej passed with exceptionally high standards. The County Managers office will be getting some kind of notification from the state on that audit as well. Ifanyone gets notification that someone is taking pictures of their property, the photographer can do this from the road, but the landowner needs to understand that the FEMA team membetrphotographer is there to audit them Commissioner Hatch asked ift this is part oft the money that FEMA gave out to see if people complied Mr. Wright replied no, iti is because the county was in the landfall area of Hurricane Idalia. They assigned four (4) people toi four (4) different areas to look for substantial damage and non-permitted work and even  and to check for compliance.  with what they had on their paperwork. permitted work with compliance.  DARIAN BROWN, DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES  Mr. Brown presented the budget report for October and November which shows a deposit of $281,455.42. The goal for heri is to collect $100,000.00 a month and she is well over budget on collections. Mr. Brown said please keep in mind that funds come and go with Medicare and Medicaid and all their timeframe schedules but reports from years past for this time ofy year (Oct-Dec) have shown that these months usually are the slow months with $40,000.00 to $60,000.00 collection amounts. Mr. Brown stated they are getting ready to start with the bids for the Old Town Fire Station and moving forward with the  Regular Meeting Minutes- January 04, 2024- = 10:00 AM- - Page 6of13    Emergency Operations Center (EOC) expansion soon. They ordered two trucks and a chassis. Their tanker is almost finished, and they will be calling to find out the date it will arrive. SCOTT PENDARVIS.IICOMICOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR  AITADMINISTRATOR GAILCARTER, INDIGENT CARE Mrs. Carter was not present for this meeting. HOLLVHOUGHTON. COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT Mrs. Houghton was not present for this meeting. ANGIE CROWLEY.HUMAN RESOURCESADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Crowley was not present for this meeting. PAULGAINEYACTING ASSIGNMENT COUNTY MANAGER Jenkins Painting, Inc in the amount of $4,110.00.  Mr. Pendarvis stated that he had nothing to bring before the board for this meeting.  Mr. Gainey requested Board approval ofthe NE 272nd (Willow. Hole Road) center line painting by Commissioner Wood made the motion to approve NE 272nd (Willow Hole Road) center line painting by. Jenkins Painting, Inc in the amountofs4,10.00. Commissioner Osteen seconded. Mr. Gainey requested Board approval oft the SHIP Rehab Reimbursement for Robert Doxtater. Jr. Commissioner Stephenson made the motion to approve. SHIP, Rehab Reimbursement) for Robert Doxtater. Jr. in the amount of $20,791.30. Commissioner Hatch seconded. Board approved. Mr. Gainey requested Board approval to add SREC to the Workshop on Thursday Jan 18, 2024, and to change the time to 4:30 pm to discuss SHIP funds received in the amount of$ $3,423,000.00 through the Hurricane Housing Replacement Program (HHRP) for the damage caused by Commissioner Osteen made the motion to approve add. SRECto the Workshop on Thursday. Jan 18, 2024, and to change the time to 4:30, pm to discuss SHIP funds received in the amount of $3,423,000.00 through the Hurricane Housing Replacement. Program (HHRP)for the damage caused by Hurricane Idalia. Commissioner, Stephenson seconded. Board approved. Mr. Gainey requested Board approval to cancel the Taxilane T-Hangar Design Passero TWO23- Commissioner Osteen made the motion to approve to cancel the Taxilane T-Hangar Design Passero TW02-5AAmemdnent", 1 in the amoumtofs26,8/000. Commissioner Stephenson Mr. Gainey requested Board approval to execute the Design & Construction of the new hangar  Board approved.  ini the amount of $20,791.30.  Hurricane Idalia.  15A Amendment # 1 in the amount of $26,810.00.  seconded. Board approved.  building Passero TWO23-14A Amendment # 1i in the amount of $26,810.00.  Regular Meeting Minutes - January 04, 2024 - 10:00 AM- - Page 70 of13    Commissioner Osteen made the motion to approve to execute the Design & Construction ofthe new hangar building Passero TWO 23-14A Amendment # 1 in the amount of $26,810.00. Mr. Gainey requested Board approval to sign the letter ofs support for NFEDP 2024 Regional Rural Commissioner Stephenson made the motion to approve to: sign the letter ofsupportfor/ NFEDP 2024 Regional Rural. Development Grant. Commissioner Osteen seconded. Board approved.  Commissioner, Stephenson seconded. Board approved.  Development Grant  Mr. Gainey presented the following information items:  The Small County Coalition will bel held Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 5:15-7:15 P.M. at There will be al BOCC/Cross City. joint meeting held at Cross City, City Hall on AV Workshop will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 4:30 P.M. at the BOCC Thel Rural County Days Legislative Networking Reception will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the Double Tree Hilton downtown in Tallahassee. Tickets for all five (5) Commissioners, the County Manager and the Assistant County  Sittig Hall, 301 S Bronough St, Tallahassee. Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 5:00P.M.  meeting room to discuss the community center fees.  Manager have been purchased.  Mr. Gainey stated there have been some phone calls from employees concerning the payroll deductions that have ended with some of our insurance venders, mostly Aflac and Liberty National. He wanted to clear up any questions and provided information regarding the workshop with Brad Hoard. In this workshop, a solution of bringing all those policies available through Standard was discussed. This would make Liberty National and Aflac a non-offered vender through the BOCC and would stop the payroll deductions for those services. He stated in the BOCC meeting immediately following the workshop the Board approved to accept the additional employee insurance benefits packets for the 2023 fiscal year, which would stop payroll deductions from Liberty National. Mr. Gainey stated this should have happened in October of 2022, but it did not. In October of this year (2023) the HR director sent an email to the Finance Office informing them that effective October 01, 2023, Liberty National would no longer be payroll deducted and was voted on by the Board back in 2022. Employees affected were contacted by Liberty National letting them know that payroll deductions had stopped, and their policies were inj jeopardy of cancellation. Mr. Gainey provided a letter from the Liberty National Representative waiving the fees for the last three (3) months and information on how policy holders can continue benefits by setting up bank drafts from their personal accounts. Mr. Gainey  said that all this information was provided to the affected employees.  Regular Meeting Minutes January 04, 2024- - 10:00 AM- - Page 8 of13    Commissioner Hatch asked how many other Commissioners received phone calls concerning Most all the Commissioners had received at least one call and Commissioner Osteen stated he Commissioner Hatch stated that he was displeased that the employees were not notified from our office prior to the discontinuation of the payroll deductions. He stated that he is ok with Commissioner Osteen asked how many employees have that type of] policy.  this issue.  had about ten (10) calls.  whichever way is easier for the employee.  Mr. Gainey replied around seven (7) employees. He added the policies and premiums did not change; the only change was the premium will be deducted from the policy holder's personal Commissioner Osteen said the biggest complaint he received is that the premium is deducted once a month instead oftwice ai month and that it'si now taxed, whereas, before it was not. Mr. Brown stated the EOC staff were notified beforehand by email oft the change. Commissioner Stephenson asked how much it costs the county to have the insurance payroll Mr. Gainey explained the process ofhow the bills would have to go to the HR Department to be Commissioner Hatch made the motion to have thei insurance payroll deducted to help the Mr. Gainey asked ifthe county plans to offer this service back to those same employees who  bank account.  deducted.  processed and then sent to the finance office to set up payroll deductions.  employee. Commissioner Stephenson seconded.  have already made the changes.  Clerk of Court Barbie Higginbotham stated it's already been corrected.  Commissioner Stephenson said he is in favor of giving the employees the option of payroll Attorney Chana Watson explained that pre-taxed means the insurance premium comes out before Commissioner Osteen said he would like to help the employees; however, it may be difficult to Mr. Gainey stated his concern is that the county has entered into ai new contract with the other Commissioner Stephenson stated he wishes to withdrawal his motion afier getting more  deduction.  taxes are taken out oft the employee's paycheck. change back toj payroll deductions. insurance companies.  information concerning the taxes.  Regular Meeting Minutes January 04, 2024- - 10:00 AM - Page 9of13    Attorney Watson suggested meeting with Mr. Brad Hoard again since it's been almost a year  since the last meeting.  Commissioner Storey. stated the original motion is dead due to lack of votes.  Commissioner, Stephenson made the motion to have Mr. Hoard attend the next Board meeting. Commissioner Wood stated that he is not voting on payroll deduction until he gets more Commissioner Hatch asked how many workshops are set up: for Thursday.  Commissioner Osteen seconded. Board approved.  information.  Mr. Gainey replied there is a workshop with the Suwannee River Economic Council and The  Community Center Fee Schedule.  Commissioner Hatch also inquired about the resilience schedule.  Mr. Gainey replied that he spoke tol Mr. Scott Garner this morning. Mr. Garner stated that the only grant for resiliency is for flooding and sea-level rising, and hel has found nothing for roads Mr. Garner stated that if any oft the Board is aware of a grant that provides this type of funding, Commissioner Hatch said he would get with Mr. Garner later and point him in the right  and anything ofthat nature.  please let him know and he will be happy to do the research.  direction.  Commissioner Hatch asked Mr. Gainey ift the letter of support for the city regarding the purchase Mr. Gainey replied the city was supposed to provide the county with the information to place on county letterhead. In turn the county would provide a letter ofs support to the city when ready to make an offer to The Department of Environmental Protection. The county has not received this Commissioner Hatch suggested this be discussed in the next Workshop with the Town of Cross  of the depot property has been prepared.  information yet. City Council.  CHANA WATSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY  County Attorney Chana Watson stated that mediation is going on right now on the lawsuit that David Scott filed against the Board of County Commissioners regarding the accident near Suwannee Gardens involving our county driver and the motorcycle driver. Hopefully they will reach a settlement today. If Attorney Watson stated in December of2022 the body ofMs. Nicole Darling was found and has been at the Medical Examiner's office this entire time. The Medical Examiner has reached out to the County for  not resolved today, then the lawsuit will move towards ai trial.  Regular Meeting Minutes- January 04, 2024- - 10:00 AM- - Page 10of13    the removal of! her body. The County has a contract with the Medical Examiner and the local funeral home to pick up: and dispose ofi indigent bodies iftherei is no next ofkin. Mrs. Darling has next of! kin (her mother). The next of kin must sign for the release of the body to Goodings Funeral Home; however, Ms. Darling'smother doesn't want to release to Goodings, but instead wants the body to go to Gainesville. Attorney Watson recommended the Board move forward with an order issued by the County Judge to Attorney Watson stated the County does not have al Resolution or Ordinance in place that she has found through her research. She would like to have the Board establish a procedure and outline this process. Attorney Watson stated according to Florida Statute 406.52 The Board of County Commissioners may by Resolution or Ordinance in accordance with applicable laws and rules prescribe policy and procedures for the burial or cremation of the entire unclaimed remains ofa an indigent person whose death occurred or Attorney Watson recommended the Board give direction, by Resolution or Ordinance, to pick up the body Commissioner Hatch made the motion to direct the County. Attorney to establish an indigent body procedure by Resolution or Ordinance, and also to pick up Ms. Darling's body, from The Medical Examiner and dispose of the same. Commissioner Osteen seconded. Motion approved. Clerk Higginbotham stated she had nothing to bring before the Board att this time.  have the body released to Goodings.  whose remains were found in the county.  from cold storage and dispose of Ms. Darling's body.  BARBIE HICGINBOTHAM, CLERK OF COURT  COUNTY COMMISSIONITEMS  Commissioner Wood wished everyone a happy new year. Commissioner Hatch wished everyone a happy new year.  Commissioner Osteen wished everyone al happy new year. Hei informed everyone that he is still dealing with as sailboat issue in the Steinhatchee River. Hel has been dealing with Taylor County and has also had ar meeting with FWC and made a complaint with the Coast Guard in Yankeetown. He hopes to resolve Secondly, Commissioner Osteen requested to address the power being ran out to the roll-off site in. Jena Commissioner Osteen made the motion to run power to the. Jena roll-off site. Commissioner. Hatch  the issue soon.  before summer. He said it will cost approximately $13,000.00.  seconded. Board approved.  Commissioner Wood-stated that this would cost a lot ofmoney.  Commissioner Storey stated the county will need power at these sites for the new compactors that will be Mr. Gainey said it should be aj phase approach and that the total cost will be around $45,000.00 for one Commissioner Stephenson said he was under the impression that once we, got the compactors, we could  purchased one: at a time.  site.  reduce some oft the roll-offs sites we have in the county.  Regular Meeting Minutes- January 04, 2024 - 10:00 AM- Page 11of13    Commissioner Stephenson wished everyone al happy new year and he stated that hel hopes that we can Commissioner Storey wished everyone a happy new year and reminded the meeting attendees to state their names before speaking to the Board sO that the press and others know who is speaking.  make it through this year without a disaster.  PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS  W.C Mills addressed the Board concerning improvements to the roll-off sites. He presented the Board with a check for approximately $39,850.00: from scrap metal sales. Mr. Mills asked why this money can't be devoted to the Solid Waste Services. He states that all other funds are budgeted for other things, and Mrs.. Jacki Johnson, from the Finance Department, stated that the money from scrap metal goes into the Solid Waste Fund. It offsets the costs of running solid waste operations which includes special assessment, some fees collected and general fund that subsidizes the solid waste operations yearly. She said solid waste is far from being self-sufficient even with the extra revenue from scrap metal. All the money being collected goes right into solid waste operations; nothing goes to general funds. Clerk Higginbotham thanked Mr. Mills for presenting the revenue from the scrap metal.  he thinks this is money that isn't budgeted.  Commissioner Storey also thanked Mr. Mills for the same and said it has been around $70,000.00 in total Ms. Cathy Block thanked the county for all the roll-off sites. She stated that she owns a house in Alabama which has very few drop-off sites. She suggested the Board consider where people will put the  that has been received from scrap metal.  trash ift the county cuts back on roll-offs sites and the mess this may create. Commissioner Stephenson stated enforcement makes the difference. Ms. Block asked ifinmate labor is still used to pick up trash. area had been cleaned, it was full of litter again.  Commissioner Hatch said they were picking upt trash on Hwy 55A yesterday. He said no sooner than the Mrs. Karen VanAernam spoke up and promoted Cross City Restore and Renew and encouraged everybody to dot their part inl helping pick up litter and not grow weary in doing good. She encouraged: all the County Commissioners to attend thel BOCC and Town Council Workshop coming up on January 17, 2024. She also reminded the Board that Cross City Restore and Renew is having a meeting next Friday,  January 12, 2024, and she thanked the Board for their contribution and support.  Regular Meeting Minutes - January 04, 2024- 10:00 AM Page 12of13    ADJOURN approved.  Commissioner. Hatch made the motion to adjourn at 11:07AM. Commissioner Wood: seconded. Board  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Jamje   ATTEST:  Sug Chairman  AHhT Barbie igmholiCles-Audier  PLEASE BE ADVISED that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearings, he/ she will need a record oft the proceedings, andj for such purpose, he/s 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, by  testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.  (352) 486-4931 (Voice & TDD) or via Florida Relay, Service at (800) 955-8771." 4:00 PM on the Friday Preceding the Board meeting, at (352) 498-1200.  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