SNEADS TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY9,2021  The Town Council oft the Town of Sneads, Florida, met in a regular session at the Sneads Town Hall on  Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.  Mike Weeks called the meeting to order with the following present:  Mike Weeks, Alton Ranew, and George Alexander; Council Members Daniel Cox, Attorney Mike Miller, Police Chief Sherri Griffin, City Clerk Danielle Guy, Deputy Clerk And the following were absent: All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.  Tim. Arnold and Donovan Weeks; Councilman  Alton Ranew made a motion to approve the January minutes as presented. George. Alexander  seconded.. All voted aye.  Sherri Griffin, City Clerk presented Financial Statements and Budget Review Summary. (See Attached) George Alexander made a motion to accept them as presented. Alton Ranew seconded. All voted aye. Alton Ranew made a motion to pay approved bills. George Alexander seconded. All voted aye. Mr Garner asked for approval ofa agreement 2021-0lwith Melvin Engineers for $13,000 to submit FDEP WWTP Permit Renewal. This is retroactive since we received it late and had to get it done. George Alexander made a motion to approve the agreement for $13,000 with Mclvin as presented. Mr Garner asked for authorization to approve SRF amendment 1 to Loan. Agreement WW320520. This gives us a longer time limit to turn in hurricane damage items. Alton Ranew made a motion made a motion to authorized Mr Garner to approve the SRF the amendment to the SRF loan as presented. Mr Garner: informed Council that the Florida League of Cities and Attorneys had come to a settlement agreement in the Wright/Town case and need Council's agreement with it. He stated that this was in no way an admission of guilt, just a settlement, SO that it didn't go any further before a court. Alton Ranew made a motion to agree with the settlement as present. George Alexander seconded.. All voted RFP's for the Gazebo and the Health Dept Hurricane Michael repairs were presented to the Council for approval. George Alexander made a motion to approve them as presented. Alton Ranew seconded. All  Alton Ranew seconded. All voted aye.  George Alexander seconded. All voted aye.  aye.  voted aye.    Regular Meeting February 9, 2021 Page 2  Resolution #2021-02,Authorizing the submission of an Application for the Municipal Small County Outreach Program (MSCOP) to the Florida Department ofTransportation for Church St to Third Ave. Alton Ranew made a motion to approve Resolution #2021-02, as present. George Alexander seconded.  All voted aye.  Mr Garner presented his managers' report as follows: (See Attached)  He stated he had received several quotes for pole barns to go where the pavilion was at the ball park. (See Attached). After discussion George Alexander made a motion to go with purchasing the pole barn kit from Beauchamp' s and having the inmates put it up. He stated that we are having a strategy meeting with our consultants and Melvin on February 23rdt to assess what is still pending and plans for completion of projects. He stated that ChiefMiller was able to secure ai replacement vehicle from the City of Auburndale Police Department to replace one of our current ones at no cost.  Rick Pettis with Melvin Engineering stated that the Town ofs Sneads made it to the next level in the Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrade Project, with that being said we will have aj pre-site visit conference and need approval things coming up. (See Attached). After discussion, Alton Ranew made ai motion to authorize Issuance oft request for Proposals for Administration and Project Implementation Services and Issuance ofa Request for Qualifications for Engineering/ Design, Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services. This action relates to all disaster- related funding opportunities.  George Alexander seconded. All voted aye.  George Alexander made a motion to adjourn at 6:30 pm.  Respectfully Submitted, Dnulle Danielle Guy,  Clerk Gug Deputy  APPROVED:  MIKE WEEKS, COUNCIL PRESIDENT    Regular Meeting FEBRUARY 9, 2021  Budget Summary  GENERALFUND CARES Act Funds) GASTAX  ANVARY-Revenues are 28.68% above budgeted amount. (Hurricane Relief] Funds & Expenditures are 15.68% above budgeted amount. (CARES Act Purchases)  JANUARY- Gas Tax County is 4.88% above budgeted amount. Local Option Gas Tax is  16.48% above budgeted amount. Expenditures are 8.42% below budgeted amount.  SOLID WASTE  ANUARY-Garbage revenues are 2.48% above budgeted amount. Expenditures are 2.02% below budgeted amount.  WATER & SEWER  JANUARY-Sewer Special is less than 7.02% below budgeted amount and. ACI Sewer is 1.62% below budgeted amount.. Water Sales and Sewer Sales are just above budgeted amount.  Total Expenditures are less than 1% above budgeted amount.  RECREATION FUND  JANUARY- Expenditures are above budgeted amount. Hurricane Repairs.    ATTACHMENT "A"  TOWN OF SNEADS ENGINEERING WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 2021-01 PROJECT: Town of Sneads WWTP - Application for FDEP Permit Renewal  ENGINEER'S PROJECT NO: SNE21WWR  SCOPE: Complete the required forms and calculations required to submit a complete permit renewal application for the Town of Sneads WWTP and respond as required to support permit renewal issue by FDEP. Application fees to agency are responsibility of Town of Sneads. Permit application preparationi fee does not include any engineering design work that maybe required due to WWTP deficiencies that may be discovered and require correction by FDEP. Permit application preparation fee does not include additional tasks that may be required by FDEP such as land surveying, geotechnical investigations, soil borings, ground water or  wastewater quality testing, etc.  Ina accordance with thei terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement dated  between the Town of Sneads and hereby authorizes the ENGINEER to proceed with the Project described above within the Time of Performance and fort the Compensation as follows:  1.  TIME OF PERFORMANCE:  Application shall be presented to FDEP in timely fashion and all RAI shall be answered as  soon as possible to supportrapid process oft the permit renewal request.  2. 3. Town. ACCEPTEDE BY:  COMPENSATION:  Lump Sum Amount Total Fee: $13,000.00  ADDITIONAL SERVICES: If required will be reimbursable after pre-authorization by  /-/9-202/ Date 123021 Date  FAe 2E5a  own of nea  Page 1    Florida Department of Environmental Protection Northwest District 160 W. Goverument Street, Suite 308 Pensacola, Florida 32502-5740  Rackscns Ggeros BARGHL Gsmon 33R4T Mibat Scuresey  FLORIDA August 26, 2011  BY ELECTRONICMAIL oaemgrlinmadtlien In the Matter of an Application for Permit by: Town of Sneads Honorable Donovan Weeks President, Town Council Post Office Box 159 Sneads, Florida 32460  File Number FLA010115 Jackson County Town of Sneads WWTP  PA File Number LADOISOADWIP/NRL  NOTICE OF PERMIT SSUANCE  Enclosed is Permit Number FLA010115 to construct and to operate the Town of Sneads WWIP, Monitoring requirements under this permit are effective on the first day of the second month following permit issuance. Until such time, the permittee shall continue to monitor and report The Department's proposed agency action shall become final unless a timely petition foran administrative hearing is filed under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, within fourteen days of receipt of notice. The procedures for petitioning for a hearing are set forth A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department's proposed permitting decision may petition for an administrative proceeding (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes. The petition must contain the information set forth below and must be filed (received by the Clerk) in the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000.  issued under Chapter 403, Florida Statutes.  in accordance with previously effective permit requirements, ifa any.  below.  Under Rule 62-110.106(4), Florida Administrative Code, a person may request an extension of the time for filing a petition for an administrative hearing. The: request must bei filed (received by the Clerk) in the Office of General Counsel before the end of the time period for filinga Petitions by the applicant or any of the persons listed below must be filed within fourteen days of receipt of this written notice. Petitions filed by any persons other than those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), Florida Statutes, must be filed within fourteen days of publication of the notice or within fourteen days of receipt of the written notice, whichever occurs first. Section 120.60(3), Florida Statutes, however, also allows that any person who hasi  petition for an administrative hearing.  aeeilepshata.s    Town of Sneads Town of Sneads WWTP Page 2of3  PAI Filel Number LA0OIS-QPADWIPNRL  asked the Department fori notice of agency action may file a petition within fourteen days of The petitioner shall mail a copy of the petition to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time of filing. The failure of any person to file a petition or request for an extension of time within fourteen days of receipt of notice. shall constitute a waiver of that person's right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes. Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the discretion of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28- Aj petition that disputes the material facts on which the Department's action is based must contain the following information, as indicated in Rule 28-106.201, Florida Administrative (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency's file ori identification (b) The name, address, and telephone number of thej petitioner; the: name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner's representative, if any, which shall be the address fors service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner's substantial interests will be affected by the determination; (c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the Department's (d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. Ift there are none, the petition must sO (e) A concise statement oft the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the Department's proposed (f) As statement of the specific rules or statutes thej petitioner contends require reversal or (g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action petitioner wishes the Department to take with respect to thel Department's proposed action. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the Department's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this notice. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the Department have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in Mediation under Section 120.573, Florida Statutes, is not available for this proceeding. This permit action is final and effective on the date filed with the Clerk of the Department unless aj petition (or request for an extension of time) is filed in accordance with the above. Upon the timely filing of a petition (or request for an extension of time), this permit will not be effective Any party to the permit has the right to seek judicial review of the permit action under Section 120.68, Florida Statutes, by the filing of a notice of appeal under Rules 9.110 and 9.190, Florida  receipt of such notice, regardless of the date of publication.  106.205, Florida Administrative Code.  Code:  number, if known;  decision; indicate; action;  modification of the Department's proposed action; and  accordance with the: requirements set forth above.  until further order of the Department.  2    Town of Sneads Town of Sneads WWTP Page3of3  PA Filel Number LADOISOPDWIPNRL  Rules of Appellate Procedure, with the Clerk of the Department in the Office of General Counsel, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-3000, and by Filinga copy of the notice of appeal accompanied by the applicable filing fees with the appropriate district court of appeal. The notice of appeal must be filed within 30 days from the date when  this permit action is filed with the Clerk of the Department.  Executed in] Pensacola, Florida, STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION Bplons David Morres, P.E. Program Administrator  FILING. AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT  FILED, on this date, under Section 120.52, Florida Statutes, with the designated Deputy Clerk,  receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.  CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE  The undersigned hereby certifies that this NOTICE OF PERMIT ISSUANCE and all copies were  mailed before the close of business. Odhlugduungs  August 26, 2011 Date  ame  Enclosure Permit, File No. LADOIOADWIPNRL  Statement ofl Basis, File No. LATOISODADWIP/NRL David H. Melvin, P.E., David H. Melvin, Inc. Consulting Engineers Glen Allen, Plant Operator, Town of Sneads aleneneadsf.com) Chair, Jackson County Board of County Commissioners, Jeremy Branch Tommy Harkrider- Jackson County Environmental Health Department Director, NWFWMD, Division of Resource Management, (Attn: Chief Bureau of Environment & Resource. Planning DuncanJ. Cairns) Cuncan.caims@nwfwmdstatellus) Toni Edwards, FDEP, complane/emorement midwarsepatieaw, Elsa Potts, P.E., FDEP, Tallahassee BWF chsapotsedepasatelu)  C:  Gvameimimevinengen, adsidpasomoumylom, tommy.harkrideredoh.state.fl.us)  NWD Panama City Office, FDEP  3    STATE REVOLVING FUND TOWN OF SNEADS  AMENDMENTITOLOAN AGREEMENT WW320520  This amendment is executed by the STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (Department) and the TOWN OF SNEADS, FLORIDA, (Local Government) existing as a local governmental entity under the laws of the State of Florida. Collectively, the Department and the Local Government shall be referred to as "Parties" The Department and the Local Government entered into a State Revolving Fund Loan Loan repayment activities need rescheduling to give the Local Government additional time to Certain provisions of the Agreement need revision and provisions need to be added to the  orindividually as Party".  Agreement, Number WW320520; and complete construction; and Agreement.  The Parties hereto agree as follows:  1. Section 1.01 oft the Agreement is amended to include the following definition: "Final Unilateral Amendment" shall mean the Loan Agreement unilaterally finalized by the Department after Loan Agreement and Project abandonment under Section 8.06 that  establishes the final amortization schedule for the Loan.  2. Section 8.06 oft the Agreement is deleted and replaced as follows: 8.06. ABANDONMENT, TERMINATION OR VOLUNTARY CANCBLLATION.  Failure oft the Local Government to actively prosecute or avail itself oft this Loan (including e.g. described inj para 1 and 2 below) shall constitute its abrogation and abandonment ofthe rights hereunder, and the Department may then, upon written notification to the Local  Government, suspend or terminate this Agreement.  (1) Failure oft the Local Government to draw Loan proceeds within eighteen months after the effective date ofthis Agreement, or by the date set in Section 10.07 to establish the  Loan Debt Service Account, whichever date occurs first.  (2) Failure ofthe Local Government, after the initial Loan draw, to draw any funds under the Loan Agreement for twenty-four months, without approved justification or  demonstrable progress on the Project.  Upon a determination ofa abandonment by the Department, the Loan will be suspended, and the Department will implement administrative close out procedures (in lieu oft those in    Section 4.07) and provide written notitication of Final Unilateral Amendment to the Local  Government.  Int the event that following the execution ofthis Agreement, the Local Government decides not to proceed with this Loan, this Agreement can be cançelled by the Local  Government, without penalty, ifno funds have been disbursed.  3. Unless repayment is further deferred by amendment oft the Agreement, the Loan Payment as set forth in Section 10.05 shall be received by the Department on July 15,2021. 4. The items scheduled under Section 10.07 of the Agreement are rescheduled as (2) Completion of Project construction is scheduled for. January 15, 2021. (4) A clear site title certification shall be submitted no later than January 15, 2021, (5) The Loan Payment ini the amount of $174,424 shall be due July 15,2021. 5. All other terms and provisions of the Loan Agreement shall remain in effect.  follows:  REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLYI LEFT BLANK  2    This Amendment 1 to Loan Agreement WW320520 may be executed in two or more counterparts, any of which shall be regarded as an original and all ofwhich constitute but one IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Department has caused this amendment to the Loan Agreement to be executed on its behalf by the Secretary or Designee and the Local Government has caused this amendment to be executed on its behalfby its Authorized Representative and by its affixed seal. The effective date oft this amendment shall be as set forth below by the  and the same instrument.  Department.  for TOWN OF SNEADS  Town Manager  Attest:  Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:  Town Clerk  Town Attorney  SEAL  for  STATE OF FLORIDA  DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  Secretary or Designee  Date  3    RESOLUTION NO. 2021-02  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE MUNICIPAL SMALL COUNTY OUTREACH PROGRAM (M-SCOP) TO THE FLORIDA  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.  WAEREAKAKTomaSasN C ownsa andr mainuainssicelsandasaciatedrightsofway within its WHEREAS, the Town of Sneads is designated as a "Rural Area of Opportunity" under Section 288.0d56(7)(a), Florida Statutes. Asasmall disadvantaged community, adequately addressing the significant, existing podmbattamsdissewstmiimpheafaman hardship on the WHEREAS, this funding shortfall creates a negative impact on both public and private development, creates a potential threat to public safety and threatens to negatively affect the NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council ofthe Town of Sneads as That the M-SCOP application forimprovements to the project listed below is hereby endorsed asa high priority infrastructure project, which the Town will maintain once developed.  jurisdiction; and  Town and its' citizens; and  economic sustainability ofthe Town ofSneads.  follows:  1) Church Street - Section Avenue to 3rd Avenue  That the Town Council appreciates the opportunity and hereby authorizes submission of the FDOT Municipal Small County Outreach Program (M-SCOP) project application for That the Council President or Town Manager are hereby authorized to execute all documents PASSED AND ADOPTED by theT Town Council ofthe Town ofSneads, Florida on this  program funding; and  required in connection with the filing ofsaid application to bes submitted.  day ofFebruary 2021.  Mike Weeks, Council President  ATTEST:  Sherri Griffin, Clerk    Town of Sneads PO Drawer 159 Sneads, Florida 32460  PH (850) 593-6636 Fax (850)593-5079 Email: Sneadsmgr@sneadsfl.com  February 5, 2021  MEMOTO: Council President and Council Members SUBJECT: Town Manager's Report - February 2021  1. Attached please find a copy of] Resolution No. 21-02 authorizing the submittal of a MSCOP grant application to Florida DOT for assistance with re-surfacing Church Street. It was submitted last year and did not get funded, sO based on our observations, it should be 2. discovered about mid-January that our renewal for our WWTP permit had to be submitted inl February 2021, and instead of having a called meeting, since Melvin Engineering did the last application for us, I signed an agreement with them to submit the permit and all documentation for a fee of$13,000 due to time constraints. Iam submitting this to you for 3. We are still working with the FDEP SRF Agreement No. WW320520 to determine what will be approved for payment under this agreement, and they have granted an extension to. July 15, 2021 that requires signature by the Town. They have my signature block on the extension, and I would like to requestyours authority to execute this agreement on behalfof 4. Attached please find a five (5) page document to be approved by the Town regarding the mediated settlement Agreement and General Release regarding the Connie Wright and Town of Sneads. There was no funding required by the Town in this regard, as everything was covered by ouri insurance who strongly recommended the agreement during mediation. Since this is a lawsuit, I would feel better if the Council President signed the agreement. 5. Iam attaching a copy of the agenda and minutes of the recent Opportunity Florida meeting 6. At the recent Economic DevelopmentTDC meeting I was informed that the request for installation of floating docks at Sneads Park had not been approved under the CARES. Act funding and the TDC would continue to solicit funding assistance with that project. I will keep an eye open for funding also. I hope in the next sixty (60) days to have a general updated plan for consideration of the Sneads Park upgrade for you. 7. Iam happy to report that the City ofTallahassee Electric Department came on Tuesday and repaired/adjusted the lights at the varsity baseball field and replaced bulbs. While here they assisted with the rehanging of the backstop the best they could. The School Superintendent agreed to pay for 50% of the charge which is expected to be $1058.00. Once we get invoice, it will be paid, and Iwill request portion of reimbursement from School Board.  considered again this year.  ratification due to the amount of the project.  the Town.  fory yourinformation.    8. Iam enclosing a copy of the Congressional Record of December 17, 2020 where Congressman Dunn recognized our Volleyball Champions. When we get the original, Iwould like to schedule him to come make the presentation, if possible, if not would like for the Town to make it. Iam not publicizing this at this time, just wanted you to be aware that they 9. Iattended the FCCMA Winter Institute via Zoom Wednesday PM, Thursday PM, and this AM in the office due to COVID restrictions still in effect, so the travel you previously approved, will not be completed. Iwill provide you with an update of the topic once. I receive the printouts. The topic was Communications in a Crisis, and dealt with the shooting in Parkland, Florida, cyber hack in Naples, Florida requesting $700,000 ransom, and the total devastation of Paradise, California by wildfire in November 2018, where 85 people were 10. Using the City County Management net-working system, Iwas able to obtain a 2010 Chevrolet Impala from the City ofAuburndale for use as our detective vehicle as the one he isu using is on its last leg. ChiefMiller and I will arrange pick-up soon. 11.Ihave several quotes from various companies regarding the purchase and installation ofa 30x100x12 ft carport for our Sports Complex that we discussed previously. I am waiting for word from our consultants regarding this as it could be paid with city insurance money. They quote's Ihave are for $18,075.00, $19,775.00, and $16,753.00. All of them meet Florida building and wind codes and the lowest one is from Carolina Carports, Inc. I hope to have 12.Ihave a summary of all the bills that have been filed so fari for the upcoming legislative session in Tallahassee printed off. Iti is 36 pages printed and I am not making individual copies for each ofyou, but ifyou desire to know about any pre-filed bill, please let me. know 13. As an FYI, Ihave a time share vacation in Hilton Head, SC, which starts on Sunday, May 9, 2021 sO Iwould like to request a week of vacation and miss the May 2021 council meeting. I willl have Sherri fully briefed. Ifthis is not ok, please let me know now so I can attempt to  were recognized by Congress.  killed.  more information at council meeting.  and Iwill get you a summary.  rescheduleit. LEEGARNER TOWN MANAGER B  CC: Town Clerk, Town Attorney, Deputy Clerk    OPPORTUNITY FLORIDA - AGENDA  Date:  Wednesday, January 27, 2021  Location: Conference Call, Instructions Emailed  Time:  12:00 Noon Central 1 1:00 p.m. Eastern  Call to Order Consent Agenda  Ted Everett, Chair Ted Everett Scott Davis  Minutes - 12/9/2020 Finance Report Gopher Tortoise Relocation Project  Lampl Herbert Consultants Mike Grissom, Becker & Poliakoff  Legislative Update Board Chair Report Executive Director Report Staff Activity Adjourn  Ted Everett Roy Baker  Richard Williams, Executive Director  Other Business, /County Updates    OPPORTUNITY FLORIDA  Minutes of Opportunity Florida Board Meeting  12:00 p.m. Central, Wednesday, December 9, 2020  Conference Call Board Members Present: Bill Imfeld Kevin Vaughn Daniele Ruiz Kristy Terry Sandy Spear Kevin Vaughn Partners & Guests Present: Bob Gitzen Sydney Armstrong Staff Present: Richard Williams  Joe Rone Jennifer Conoley Ben Chandler Jeff Good Jessica Ward Larry Moore Mike Grissom Roy Baker  Jim McKnight Jim Dean Kenny Griffin Anthony Millender Antonio Jefferson Omar Franco  Kevin Vaughn, Vice-Chair, called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m. Central.  Consent Agenda  Jim McKnight made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Antonio Jefferson  seconded, and the motion was approved without dissent.  Legislative Update  Mike Grissom told the group the upcoming session would be a tight budget year with a $4 to $6 billion shortfall. The legislature will be looking for places to cut funding. The good news is that the Rural Areas of Opportunity shouldn't have to worry about the Incentives are still nonexistent. However, the Qualified Target Industry (QTI) tax refund may be coming back. Itis a priority with the Governor's office. Grissom said funding requests regarding infrastructure would have the best chance of being funded. >>Appropriations - Chair: Jay Trumbull, supports and familiar with our rural community, >>Infrastructure & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee - Chair: Jayer Williamson, >>Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism & Economic Development -  increase to the Regional Rural Development Grant going away.  Committee Chairslappointments - House  Grissom has discussed Opportunity Florida with him  Senate  >>Appropriations = Chair: Kelli Stargel, also on Enterprise Florida board  Chair, George Gainer    >>Commerce & Tourism Chair - Ed Hooper  US Congress- Senate  >>Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee = Marco Rubio: Trumbull, Williamson & Gainer are all local to Northwest Florida. This should be helpful regarding a response for Hurricane Michael counties for a FEMA match. Omar Franco talked about what our region can expect from the US Congress. He noted that the appropriations focus right now is on agriculture and environmental concerns; although with the changes in the administration much is still up in the air. There are serious talks among house Democrats to bring back earmarks. Infrastructure will also a focus, including rural broadband. Deregulation is probably out and taxes are likely to be raised, including corporate tax rates. Transportation will be a big issue, especially that Counties & cities should be sure their projects are actually shovel ready. Franco recommended they take a serious inventory of projects and sites and decide which they could begin immediately, and which could connect to other projects since larger, more Jim Dean commented that Tort Reform was of great importance, especially with COVID concerns. He also noted that rural housing was of concern to our region. USDA offered assistance but they were extremely short-staffed and were sending applications to other Mike Grissom said that COVID liability will be a big issue this year, which will be very important for local business. He believed hospitais would be taken care of but said he  on getting goods to market.  expensive projects will have a better chance of being funded.  parts oft the state to be processed.  will monitor this. Senate Republicans are strong on this issue  Board Chair Report  Ted Everett was not present to give this report.  Executive Director Report  Richard Williams introduced Commissioner Jeff Good-Holmes County, Commissioner Jessica Ward-Franklin County, Larry Moore-Florida Panhandle Technical College, Commissioner Anthony Millender-City of Carrabelle, Jennifer Conoley introduced Williams told the group Susan Estes had moved into Business Retention and Expansion position. She will be working directly with businesses and reaching out to counties and  Florida's Great Northwest's (FGNW) new staff person, Mary Swoope.  economic development members.  Opportunity Florida minutes - December 9, 2020  2    Bob Gitzen talked about the Minimum Internet Download Speeds map created by DEO. The map shows minimum fixed internet speeds by census block in Florida. Green areas show served areas-all other colors show under or unserved. The map indicates the minimum speed available and the population of the census tract. Link to map: Minimum Internet Download Speed by Census Block (arcgis.com)  Staff Activities  Roy Baker reported the CARES Act Business Grants are winding down. Franklin County has closed out their grant period. There was a total of21 applications reviewed. Nearly $100K in grants were awarded with the maximum award set at $10K, Calhoun County's grant period is still open, thus far 16 applications have been reviewed and around $48,000 awarded. The maximum award there is $7500. Jackson County's grant period was open the longest with 45 applications reviewed. The maximum award in Jackson is $20,000 with $475,000 in grants awarded. It was important to the counties to do whatever we could to help these businesses qualify for assistance. The grant programs showed great need in our region. Businesses are stretched very thin and many still need help. Baker encouraged the group to shop local. These are the businesses that support our local teams and undraisers--every day should be Small Baker noted that several projects were underway in the region in various stages of development. Opportunity Florida has also been working with Boards of County Commissions and county planning committees on presentations for their project Opportunity Florida is working with West Florida Electric & PowerSouth on a strategic sites inventory. Staff has also been collaborating with FGNW on a marketing strategy  Business Saturday  for the region. #Chipsin person.  The awarding of chips will continue to be tabled until such time as we meet again in  Other Business /County Updates  Joe Rone, Holmes County Development Commission (HCDC), told the group he was excited to welcome Commissioner Jeff Good to the board. Commissioner Good has very active in the community. Rone said that HCDC was purchasing 100 acres along I-10 near the Highway 79 Corridor and already has a commitment for that property that  will bring in newj jobs.  Opportunity Florida minutes - December 9, 2020  3    Town of Sneads PO Drawer 159 Sneads, Florida 32460  PH (850)593-6636 Fax (850)593-5079 Email: sneadsmgr@sneadsfl.com  February 9, 2021  MEMO TO: Council President and Council Members SUBJECT: Recommendation for Pole Barn at Sports Complex  Ihave researched both carports and pole barn prices for placement on the cement pad at the suggestions, my recommendation is the construct a pole barn 30 ft by 96 ft on the site, using inmate labor, which has been approved by the warden. The pole barn would have the same the dugouts sO all the tops match the best they can. Prices quotes were as follows and roofing can be  near  Complex  the playground areas that we have been discussing. After getting several quotes Sports and  as all paid  with insurance funding the city has obtained from FMIT: A. Pole Barn from Beauchamp (local purchase) for 30 x9 96 B. Carport Steel Buildings and Structures for 30: x 100 Installed C. Carolina Carports for 30 x 100 Installed D. Gatorback Carports for: 30 x 100 Installed  $10,070.71** $17,415.00 $16,753.50 $19,775.00  ** Inmate labor to construct approved by Warden if we select this Note: All construction would meet Florida Building Codes and Standards Based on the above,Iwould suggest we go the pole barn route, make a local structure that is well constructed. Also, ifs we go. with either of the aj portable lift to assist with construction. Inmate's  and have: a materials  purchase,  carport firms, we will have to rent  can do it with our backhoe. Based on  ise estimated that it would not take more than two weeks to do the construction, once the weather; it  are on site.  TOWN  AALRT  MANAGER        Cityo of Tallahassee Your Own Utiller  Project Cost Estimating and Tracking Worksheet  Fund 415 A/Rs Only  Engineer's Ref  Activity  Billing Information:  Project Manager: Contactinformation: Name Company: Address City State Zip Phone: 2nd Phone Email Project Description: Replacing 61 lightbulbs. Estimated Cost:  Alvin Wiliams  Billing Information Name Company: Address Address (2) City  (if different from Contact Information):  ELMON GARNER TOWN OF SNEADS PO DRAWER 159 SNEADS  SAME  Address (2) 2028 THIRD AVE  TOWN OF SNEADS, FLORIDState 2028 THIRD AVE, SNEADS, p32460  850-593-6636 850-372 -0146 neadsngreeneadsi.com  Customer PO (if needed)  $1,058.00  Authorization to Proceed:  As the customer for the above referenced, project, Ihereby agree to the Description ofv work requested. lam authorizing the City of Tallahassee to perform the work and to bill me for the total actual cost of the work. I understand that the amount that has been quoted is an estimate and that the actual cost may be more or less.  These costs are good for 60 days,andare subject lochange based on material prices.  Authorized Signature  MANAGER  Date: 13.AN-2021  76  ARR4 4S SmaaAsp9tCompisLsasK  1/12/2021, 4:02PM    E1172  CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Extensions of Remarks December 17, 2020  In so doing, we can suppok_this next gen- mittee, and would-lkert6'honor: someone who Assessment  poncies and agency. legacy banks and  eration to ensure that the black Weallhgep-ber prayed" a critical and important role in sup- practices of entities regulated by the  gins to narrow and all can realize and take porting me.  But this cannot be  part in the American dream.  For the past two years Chris has served as We must also ensure enough. that Ethics Committee. This is an extraordinary black own banks are sources ofc capital to sup- signment to accept, and Chris has conducted as- port financing of projects for minority commu- sionalism and legal scholarly advice. He has We must also ensure that we support the been integral and pivotal in assisting my fellow MBDA, the Minority Business Development Ar native of Indiana, Chris has a deep com- tasked with promoting the growth and com- mitment to public service that has continued petitiveness of minority-owned businesses. o his service with the Ethics Committee, Chris seek it, especially those groups that have  Counsel to the Ranking Member for the House himself with the highest levels of profes- nities. Republican Members of the Ethics Committee Agency.  SNEADS HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL HON. NEAL P. DUNN OF FLORIDA Thursday, December 17, 2020  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and me this Congress.  The MBDA is the only federal agency  Mr. DUNN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to hroughout more than three decades of serv- Madam Speaker, if we do this, we in this recognize the outstanding accomplishments of ce in the House of Representatives. A Con- Chamber will ensure that the the Sneads High School Volleyball program in gressional jack of all trades, immediately prior American Dream is within reach promise of all of who the They recently set a new Florida High School ferved as Legal Counsel to the Clerk of the been historically marginalized.  Sneads, Florida.  Athletic Association (FHSAA) record by win- House. I am most fortunate that Chris brought ning their eighth straight state championship. pis vast experiences and great wisdom to holp This accomplishment was achieved through y fellow Members of the Ethics Committee This dedicated team was made up of the The House Ethics Committee is unique following Sneads High School students: mongst the committees in this chamber, as it Caleigh Davis, Brooke A. Smith, Jada Cole- 56 evenly split between the Majority and Minor- man, Lily Glover, Kiara Garrett, Sister Arnold, ty parties. The committee fulfils many key Jade Fitzsimmons, Chloe King, Katelyn foles for the House community in providing Aaliyah Baker, Brooke R. Smith, Gabby Bel- proper compliance. Perhaps the most difficult The Sneads High School Volleyball program tand in judgment of Members and staffers Mr. JOYCE of rent head coach Heather Edge and former oing. It takes a very special staffer to serve DelGrosso of today Blair  hard work and excellence.  ndme during this Congress.  IN HONOR OF MICHAEL DELGROSSO HON. JOHN JOYCE OF PENNSYLVANIA Thursday, December 17, 2020  Chumly, Taylor-Reese Howell, Janiyah Jones, advice, education, and training to help ensure IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is fortunate to have the leadership of their cur- yhen they are accused of potential wrong- er, rise Pennsylvania. to recognize Michael Speak- Coach Roberts started this legacy with five nd character, coupled with the desire to sional District on Pennsylvania's the U.S. Congres- consecutive state championships followed by erve in a position that is often met with emy Nomination Committee. 2020 Service Acad- championships to break the state record for a skf for a better person than Chris to fulfill this Nominating nation's service exceptional candidates to attend Congratulations to the Sneads High School Chris has earned himself a well-deserved During this process, I rely on members of the Lady Pirates on this outstanding accomplish- ptirement at the conclusion of this Congress. Service Academy Nomination Committee, I know that they make their hometown of ill for long and I wish him all the very best who have served our nation with distinction. Sneads and the Jackson County School Dis- pr his continued service and new endeavors. Michael is one of nine academy alumni who  lamy, and Ella Sprouse. head coach Sheila Roberts.  ssignment for the Ethics Committee is to  Madam Pennsylvania  this role--someone of the highest integrity his service to County, 13th  for  Coach Edge raking in three more consecutive nique challenges and high stress. I could not total of eight consecutive state championship ssential role for me and the greater House our  academies is one of my  wins. ment. trict very proud.  ommunity.  most important responsibilities in Congress. which is comprised of dedicated volunteers Class of 2025. As a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, Mi- chael knows firsthand the qualities and dedi- academies. He provided wise counsel and ex- pertise throughout the nominating process, and - am grateful for his time and commit- Michael DelGrosso of Blair County is an outstanding Pennsylvanian and American, as well as an excellent role model for future nize Michael for his service to our community PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. PETE OLSON OF TEXAS Thursday, December 17, 2020  jowever, knowing Chris, I know he won't sit  ask for all of my colleagues to join me in graciously volunteered their time to meet with thanking Chris Donesa for his service to the and evaluate perspective nominees for the IMPORTANCE OF MINORITY AND cation that are critical for succeeding at the  House Ethics Committee.  PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. STEVE KING OFI IOWA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, December 17, 2020 unable to vote on December 16, 2020 due to not being in DC. Had been present, I would  WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES HON. KWANZA HALL Thursday, December 17, 2020 Women owned businesses. During the Obama Administration, this One of the key parts of this legislation was Section 342, the office of minority and' Women inclusion. The law ensured the eventual devel- opment of standards for the following areas: Equal employment opportunity and the ra- force and senior management of the agency;  ment.  Mr. KING of lowa. Madam Speaker, I was INTHE HOUSE OF OF GEORGIA REPRESENTATIVES  have voted as follows: YES on Roll Call No. Mr. HALL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to academy students. On behalf of the 13th Dis-  242.  speak to the importance of Minority and trict of Pennsylvania, it is my honor to recog-  and our nation.  HONORING CHRIS DONESA, COUN- together with our colleagues across the body, Cap- SEL TO THE RULEMAKING MEM- itol, passed DodèFiank-legendary financial BER FOR THE HOUSE ETHICS reforms in the wake of the great recession.  COMMITTEE  HON. KENNY MARCHANT OFTEXAS IN' THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, December 17, 2020  cial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the work- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise Increased participation of minority-owned  today to pay special tribute to a long-standing and women-owned businesses in the pro- Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, due to a fam- Capitol Hill veteran, Chris Donesa. For this grams and contracts of the agency, including ily matter, I was unable to make votes on 12/ Congress, 1 have had the honor of serving as standards for coordinating technical assistance 16/20. Had been present, would have  Member Ranking  voted  for the House Ethics Com- tos such businesses; and  YEA on Roll Call No. 242.    DEC FLORIDA DEPARTMENTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNTY  February 9, 2021 Vance Coley, Rick Pettis 4428 Lafayette Street Marianna, FL 324446 Visit Conference  RE: Rebuild Florida Hurricane Michael General Infrastructure Repair Program Pre-Site  Dear Mr. Coley and Mr. Pettis,  The Rebuild Florida General Infrastructure Repair program would like to invite your organization to present and answer questions about the Town of Sneads: Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrades project. Your application for the Rebuild Florida General Infrastructure Repair Program has been selected to advance to the next stage of our Being selected for this stage means your application has received a score high enough to move forward with a virtual pre-site visit conference with the Infrastructure Team. A Microsoft Teams meeting link will be set up in which your team and the CDBG Infrastructure Team will virtually "meet" to review details from your project application. The objective of this conference is to discuss any issues that could impact an award decision. We would like to meet with representatives from the Town of Sneads who would be responsible for the project mplementation and the execution of activities, along with any other staff that you deem appropriate based on the agenda. Attached for your use is a PowerPoint presentation template developed by the Rebuild The pre-site visit conference will not exceed 30 minutes during which the applicant will present a PowerPoint presentation based on the attached template and answer any questions DEO has. Site images must be included in your PowerPoint presentation.  selection process.  Florida Infrastructure Team.  Please ensure that the images provided are clear and visible.  Agenda:  Introductions (5 minutes)  Applicant Project Presentation(s) (15 minutes per project)  Q&A(10 minutes per project)    DESS FLORIDA DEPARTMENTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY  At a minimum, applicants should be prepared to elaborate on the following areas:  Detailed Budget Project Description Project timeline  Community Value Capacity LMI/area of benefit  Following the pre-site visit conference, the Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Team may send a follow-up email requesting additional documents and/or further clarifications and will provide any next steps for you and your team. If you have any questions regarding ORinfrasrnclureApp@deomylorida.com. On behalf of our team, we look forward  this letter, please contact the Infrastructure Team at CDBG-  ton meeting with you. Sincerely,  Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Team  Enclosures: PowerPoint Template