Regular Meeting Commission Board Room Dixie County Courthouse July 3, 2024 - 10:00 AM  214 NE Hwy 351, Cross City, FL 32628  The Board meetings are audio recorded. The public can hear and participate. in the meeting via conference call by  dialing 1(917)900-1022 and enter code 32628.  COMMISSIONERS Jody Stephenson, District: 1, Vice Chairman Daniel Wood, District 2 Mark Hatch, District 3 Jamey Storey, District 4, Chairman David Osteen, District5  STAFF  Paul Gainey, County Manager Chana Watson, County Attorney Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk of Court Verna Wilson, Chief Deputy Clerk Joannie Morse, Deputy Clerk Victoria Darkow, Deputy Clerk 1. CALLTOORDER  Martha McCaskill, Administrative Asst/Grant Coordinator  The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Stephenson. 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TOT THE AMERICAN FLAG  The invocation was led by Commissioner Hatch and pledge was led by Commissioner Hatch.  3. APPROVAL OF COMMISSION MINUTES Budget/Planning Workshop Minutes. June 20, 2024 Regular BOCC Minutes June 20, 2024  Regular Meeting Minutes July 03,2024- - 10:00 AM-I Page 1 of12    The Motion to approve the Budget/Planning Workshop Minutes June 20, 2024, Minutes made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. The Motion to approve the Regular BOCC Minutes. June. 20, 2024 Minutes made by Commissioner  Osteen. Seconded. by Commissioner. Stephenson. Board approved.  4. VOUCHER APPROVAL  The Motion to approve the vouchers made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner  Stephenson. Board approved. 5. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS None present at this meeting. PUBLIC HEARING:  No Public Hearing items presented at this meeting. 6. DARIAN BROWN, DIRECTOR OF MERGENCYSERVICES  Chief Darian Brown: spoke to the Board about ongoing projects and stated he received the task work orders from Mr. Greg Bailey for Station 3 and Station 6. He mentioned they are getting close to securing a parcel of landi in Horseshoe Beach for Station 6 and that the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) hasa Chief Brown introduced Mrs. Natalie McKellips, the administrator for DOH (Department of Health) who updated the Board on some changes that are coming to the County regarding sustainable health carei in Dixie County. She mentioned that they have some grant funding and would like to bring on an OPS (Other Personal Services) position for three (3) days a week as well as Marinda Norton their APRN (Advanced practice registered nurse) who already has clinic one (1) day a week. She stated the DOH has been working with the Dixie County Emergency Management and the Community Paramedics to develop a program for the Countyi in hopes of reducing trips to the emergency room. She stated that DOH has a new pediatric dentist on Board two (2) days a week and are also in the process of getting a schedule for their mobile clinic for specific areas within the County. She mentioned that they have a CDC (Center for Disease Control) infrastructure grant for two (2) years which is for the expansion oft the Public Health Workforce. She said they are actively looking and recruiting people for the programs. Mrs. Elizabeth Powers, Nursing Director for Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy Counties mentioned to the Board that shei is happy they are finally getting primary care backi in Dixie County. She also defined public health and the programs implemented by the Health Department. Mrs. Powers stated she appreciates the support oft the County and wanted to get the word out about what the DOH is doing.  meeting with Horseshoe Beach scheduled for. July 30, 2024.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - July 03, 2024- - 10:00 AM - Page 2 of12    Mrs. Cheryl Turner, DOH Nursing Director explained core public health and provided a brochure explaining the programs that the Department of Health offers, these include:  Environmental Health including animal bite investigations and septic permitting.  Preparedness and Response Epidemiology Investigation including: Communicable Disease Testing including: Sexually Transmitted Diseases  Infectious disease investigations and potential disease outbreaks.  HIV/AIDS Hepatitis Tuberculosis  Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion  Child Immunizations Clinical Programs Community Programs  Mrs. Turner added that patients with no insurance who come to the DOH will: still have availability for labs, medication and assessment or diagnosis. She stated they also provide WIC (Women, Infants, and Commissioner Hatch thanked the DOH for their hard work and stated this was a much-needed. addition Chief Darian Brown stated withi the joint MOU1 they have with the Department of Health with and Mrs. Allison and the Community Paramedicine; they will be sending Mrs. Allison Stephens out monthly with the Health Department's Mobile Clinic to: set upi in places withini the community. He: said they are  Children) int the office and offer birth control and pregnancy tests.  to Dixie County.  scheduled to start in August 2024.  7. STEVE COPELAND, SUWANNEE WATER AND SEWER MANAGER Mr. Steve Copeland stated that they currently have 931 active accounts.  Regular Meeting Minutes - July 03, 2024- - 10:00 AM - Page 3 of12    He stated they had an emergency meeting last Monday, July 1, and that a lot ofinformation was given out to the public about the grinder pump installation. He stated he had to correct the last manager  report where he said the audit was 2023-2024 when it was really 2022-2023. He updated the Board regarding several ongoing projects which include:  1. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management)-He stated they received their first check for reimbursement 2. He stated that they are int the final stage of replacement fori the grinder pumps with about 120 left to Commissioner Stephenson asked Mr. Copeland about the issues with getting the pumps sealed properly.  last Tuesday, July: 25.  install.  Mr. Copeland stated he made corrections and resealed them. 8. GREG BAILEY, NORTH FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES  Mr. Greg Bailey asked the Board to officially vote on awarding the EOC contract to Gray Construction as The Motion to approve to award the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) Expansion Construction Contract to Gray Construction was made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen.  the lowest bidder.  Board approved.  Mr. Bailey updated the Board on several ongoing projects whichi include:  1. He stated the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) project is at Tallahassee under review 2. He stated that the Hal Chaires Road is out for bid right now andi the bid opening is. July 16, 2024. Mr. Paul Gainey commented that N.E! 592 Chavous Road is also advertised in conjunction with Hal  and should be advertised by the end of July 2024.  Chaires Road in hopes of getting ar responsive bid. 9. JOHN LOCKLEAR, LOCKLEAR AND ASSOCIATES  Mr.John Locklear gave an update about the three (3) projects under the Hazard Mitigation Program  (HMP) program that include:  Regular Meeting Minutes - July 03, 2024- - 10:00A AM-I Page 4 of12    The Town of Horseshoe dredging, the Town of Suwannee dredging and Shired Island Beach renourishment: He stated that they went to all three sites and got the samples they needed and its off toi the lab awaiting testing. Mr. Locklear mentioned that at the last Board meeting Commissioner Osteen asked for as status update on the Ritter's Entertainment Group Park and he stated Locklear and Associates are laying out conceptional designs that should help with the grant process. Commissioner Hatch asked for clarification if they were dredging the inner canals and not the McGriff  Pass.  Mr. Locklear said yes, just the inner canals.  Mr. Steve Hutchison stated that it was, just the Salt Creek side, not the riverside.  10. CINDY BELLOT,LIBRARY DIRECTOR Mrs. Cindy Bellot was not present at the meeting. Mr. Steve Freemen was not present at the meeting. 12. STEVEHUTCHISON, COUNTY ROAD SUPERINTENDENT  11. STEVE FREEMEN, CODE ENFORCEMENT & VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER  Commissioner Hatch thanked Mr. Hutchison for what hel has done in Suwannee.  Commissioner Stephenson stated that he and Mr. Hutchison went out to Gronto Springs, and they will Commissioner Stephenson stated that the rock pit dump site needed ai fence but asked Mr. Hutchinson ift they can build a dirt berm instead in order to detour people from coming in and out. He also mentioned looking into who is taking all the signs from the dump sites. Mr. Hutchinson said they have Mr. Locklear stated that regarding the septic issue at Gronto Springs, the DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) extended the Spring Grant deadline until the 17th of July 2024 and that he Commissioner Hatch asked Chief Scott Garner if he could look at adding a few projects for the dredging. Chief Scott Garner stated that the Lap Funding has already been paid for and there is no extrai funding  have 14 sites numbered.  cameras and will be addressingi that next week.  would get with the manager to get that done.  right now, but that he would look into it. 13. TIM. JOHNSON, SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR  Regular Meeting Minutes July03,2024- - 10:00 AM- Page 5 of12    Mr. Tim. Johnson requested direction from the Board about when demo permits will stop and end. Commissioner Hatch stated that they need to look at a sunset date on the demo permits and asked Mr. Mr. Wright explained that they still have substantially storm damaged houses and they are trying to get Commissioner Hatch recommended getting a list oft the Hurricane Idalia damaged properties from Building and: Zoning and requiring thei individual to have proof of a Hurricane Idalia Demo Permit The Motion to waive the disposal fees ifi individuals can provide proof from Building and Zoning ofa Hurricane Demo Permit made by Commissioner Hatach. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board  Leon' Wright how his demo permits were going.  grant funding to elevate the structures but right now they are in limbo.  through Building and Zoning for the disposal fees to be waived.  approved.  Exactly the hurricane demo only,  14. LEON WRIGHT, BUILDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL  Mr. Leon' Wright spoke to the Board about House bill 1049 that was passed. He stated that in the past people who werei trying to apply for assistance were getting turned down because it was already previously applied for at the location they applied. He stated that right now, if you buy a piece ofl land, you're only told that it'si in ast flood zone and not given any! history on it. He stated that withi this bill that was passed, they are forced to disclose whether it has flooded before or not. Mr. Wright stated he attended the Suwannee Water Board meeting in Suwannee and said the Building and Zoning Department has zero involvement with the utility company. Mr. Wright stated that the LDR'S (Land Development Regulations) arei in thet final process of code enforcement procedure. Mr. Wright stated that he has a phone conference on July 10, 2024, with the State of Florida and Building Commission regarding the code for flood related items. Mr. Wright presented: a graph to the Board to show the need Commissioner Hatch recognized Mr. Wright for his hard work and stated hei is in full: support of adding The motion was made to add a staff member to Building and Zoning Staff as of the opening of the new  to add another staff member to building and zoning.  someone to their staff.  Fiscal Year on October1, 2024.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - July 03, 2024- - 10:00A AM - Page 6 of12    Mr. Wright stated that int the previous years they were doing 200 applications per person andi in 2023 they were about 500 per person. Het thanked the commissioners for their support and stated that they  would start on October 1, 2024, fort the new budget year.  Commissioner Hatch asked for clarity on LDR's and asked ift they had an attorney.  Attorney Chana Watson stated that yes, they do, and she has been in communication with an attorney and has done some networking with the Attorney. Attorney' Watson. stated they must publish the advertisement and bring it back to the Board; she said at the very latest it would be September. Mr. Wright stated hel had reviewed items sent over from the attorney and there are: some text amendment changes he would have to write in and then have the Board review it.  Commissioner Stephenson asked about the new costs for the new permit fees affecting the citizens. Mr. Wright stated that the LDR's are different from Code enforcement and explained the difference.  Commissioner Hatch asked how long we have before this is implemented. command. Attorney' Watson. stated she didn'tanticipate much cost.  Attorney' Watson stated thati is something the Attorney is trying to work out through her chain of  Mr. Wright stated that he is waiting on the legal for1 the LDR's and would like to have them adopted by  the beginning of October 2024.  Attorney Watson stated she thinks this is an achievable goal.  Mr. Wright asked to be able to bring a plan of action toi the next Board meeting.  Commissioner Hatch also told Mr. Tim. Johnson to honor all demo permits upt to noon today, but anything after is required to contain a stamp from the Building and Zoning Office for waiving fees. Commissioner Stephenson asked Mr. Johnson about where the compactor is going. Mr. Tim said he The motion to put the compactor at the Rockpit made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by 15. KATRINA VANAERNAM AND SHIELA FRIERSON, DIXIE COUNTY ANTI-DRUG COALITION  would likei to put it at the Rock pit.  Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  Mrs. Katrina VanAernam was not present at the meeting.  Regular Meeting Minutes - July 03, 2024 - 10:00. AM - Page 7 of12    16. SCOTT PENDARV5S,911COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Mr. Scott Pendarvis had nothing to bring to the Board at this time.  BIT.ADMINSTRATOR  17. GAIL CARTER, INDIGENT CARE Mrs. Gail Carter was not present at the meeting. 18. HOLLY HOUGHTON, COUNTY EXTENSION. AGENT Mrs. Holly Houghton was not present att the meeting. 19. ANGIE CROWLEY,HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR 20. KAY MCCALLISTER, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL  Mrs. Angie Crowley recognized Insurance Manager for FACT, Mrs. Denise Verbalsang.  Mrs. Kay McCallister stated that the Tourism Development Council allocates part of their tourism tax to be used fori improvements to the recreational facilities in Dixie County. She stated they used some of the funds to buy pavilions for the pickleball courts here in Dixie. Mrs. McCallister mentioned there are  several firework programs set up and listed these: Jody Stephenson 07/04/24 at 4:00pm Steinhatchee Community Center 07/04/2024 Horseshoe Beach 07/06/2024  Horseshoe Beach Parade 07/04/2024: and 07/06/2024 at 7:00 pm Suwannee 07/06/2024 Parade at 5:00 pm, band at 8:00 pm, Fireworks at 9:30 pm Chief Garner mentioned that in the new Florida Building Code, the largest pavilion allowed in a flood Mrs. Kay McCallister stated that they are, getting bids for a 15x30 Pole Barni instead of bleachers. She  zone is a 10x10.  stated that she needs the bids in by next week.  21. PAULGAINEV,ACTING ASSIGNMENT COUNTY MANAGER  Action Items:  1. Request Board approval to accept the quote from Tyler Technologies in the amount of$11,496.00for  Purchase Order software initial setup, then $5,196.00 for recurring fees yearly.  Regular Meeting Minutes- July 03, 2024. - 10:00 AM - Page 8 of12    The Motion to approve to accept the quote from Tyler Technologies in the amount of $11,496.00 for Purchase Order: software initial setup, then $5,196.00 for recurring. fees yearly made by Commissioner 2. Request Board approval to execute the Passero Associates, LLCWork Order 24-11R for the Runway 4- The Motion to approve to execute the Passero. Associates, LLC Work Order. 24-11R for the Runway 4-22 Pavement Rehabilitation at the Airport in the amount of 189,370.00 made by Commissioner Osteen. 3. Request Board approval of the NFPS Task Order for the District 1 Fire Station 31 for Engineering The Motion to approve the NFPS Task Order for the District. 1 Fire Station 3j for Engineering and CEI in the amount of $223,250.00 made by Commisonerstephemson. Seconded by Commissioner 4. Request Board approval of the NFPS Task Order for the HSB Fire Station 6 for Engineering and The Motion to approve the NFPS Task Order for the HSB Fire Station 6j for Engineering and CEli in the amount of $287,700.00 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. 5. Request Board approval of the Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Contract for FY: 2024-2025 in the amount of $56,361.00. As well as donate the use oft the land fori the Center located at Veteran's Road and US Hwy 19 Cross City. The value of this space is estimated at $1,800.00 per year. The Motion to approve the Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Contract. for FY. 2024-2025 in the amount of$56,361.00.. As well as donate the use oft the land for the Center located at Veteran's Road and US Hwy 19 Cross City. The value of this space is estimated at; $1,800.00 per year. made by Commissioner 6. Request Board approval to use NFPS as consultant for the Restore Act grant. We will bring the The Motion to approve to use NFPS as consultant, for the Restore Act grant made by Commissioner  Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  22 Pavement Rehabilitation at the Airport in the amount of189,370.00.  Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. and CEI in the amount of $223,250.00.  Osteen. Board approved.  CEI ini the amount of $287,700.00.  Board approved.  Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  contract back to the Board for approval.  Osteen. Seconded. by Commisonerstephemson. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes - July03,2024- - 10:00AM- = Page 9 of12    7. Request Board approval for the SHIP Rehab Reimbursement for Jennifer King in the amount of The Motion to approve the. SHIP Rehab Reimbursement, for. Jennifer King in the amount of $24,604.95 made by Commissioner. Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 8. Request Board approval to allow Richard Vizcaino to hold a community celebration event at Purvis Landing on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm. The local residents agree to clean up any The Motion to approve to allow Richard Vizcaino to hold a community celebration event at Purvis Landing, open to the public, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 8:00 PM-10:00 PMI made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded. by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved. The local residents agree to clean up Attorney Watson stated that the only issue she had was the fact that you cannot shoot offf fireworks in a County Park. She also stated that no alcohol is allowed but that iti is a police enforcement issue ift they Mr. Paul Gainey said they would not bel having the fireworks in the park, butt would do the fireworks  $24,604.95.  refuse after the event. This event is open to the public.  after the event.  don't abide by that. Information Items:  from the private property next to the park.  1. The SWTF will hold a public meeting at the BOCC meeting room on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 5:00 pm to inform the public of the past projects completed and future projects for the floodingi issues. 2. The Mayor and Council of the Town of HSB has requested a public workshop with the County to discuss options for future collaborations between the County and the Town of HSB and Emergency 3. Reminder that County offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2024, Friday, July 5, 2024, in observance  Response Services on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 6:00 pm. of Independence Day and Monday, July 8, 2024, for a Goal Day.  22. CHANA WATSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY  Attorney Chana Watson stated there was a settlement agreement reached int the Nessmith Case. She stated that the Melton Case is still ongoing, and she is anticipating a much smaller settlement of  $135,000.  23. BARBIE HIGGINBOTHAM, CLERK OF COURT  Mrs. Barbie Higginbotham gave her condolences to Attorney Watson's for her Aunt Kathryn McGinnis'  passing.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - July 03, 2024-1 10:00AM-F Page 10of12    Attorney' Watson stated the viewing willl be at1 the new gym at the Dixie County High School on Saturday, July 6, 2024. She stated the viewing willl be at 10:00. AM and the service will be at 11:00 AM. Mrs. Brenda Royal reminded the Board that the TRIM: started. July: 1, 2024. She stated that they received their information from the property appraisers and that the Finance Department is working on numbers now with different millage rates that they will bring back to the Board to vote on. She stated they are still working with the County Managers Office on budgets and reminded the Board of the budget  meeting in September. 24. COUNTY COMMISSION ITEMS  Commissioner Wood gave his condolences to Attorney' Watson's family. He asked Mr. Gainey to get the sidewalks at the school cleaned up before school starts and to keep on with the crosswalk at Ruth Rains. Mr. Gainey stated he has reached out to Mr. Paddock Shaw with DOT (Department of Transportation) in Chiefland, and he responded with some options and possible funding for that project. Commissioner Hatch gave his condolences to Attorney' Watsons family. Commissioner Hatch presented Mr. Palmer stated he would like to propose extending his lease at the Cross City Airport for an additional Commissioner Hatch asked Mr. Gainey to review the numbers and bringi it back to the Board at the next Mr. Gainey stated they could do that and possibly get an execution oft that at the next Board meeting. Mr. Palmer added that he could go ahead and start making the double payment on the lease which is scheduled to take effect after the existing lease expires in five years, but he is willing to go ahead and  Mr. Bill Palmeri to the Board.  ten years to make iti financially feasible to put up: some more shade hangers.  Board meeting.  start paying the double payment. 25. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS No public comments or concerns at this time.  Regular Meeting Minutes - July 03,2024 = 10:00 AM- Page 11 of12    26. ADJOURN  Commissioner Wood made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Hatch seconded. Board approved.  Cou  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA  foi Sy  Jamie Storey, Chairman  Barbie  ssgsi Higginbotham, Clerk Auditor  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/s she will need a record of the proceedings, andj fors such purpose, he/ she will need to ensure that a verbatim record oft the proceedings is made, which record includes "Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact (352) 486-4931 (Voice & TDD) or via Fiorida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771." 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 calll Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk of Court, by  the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.  4:00 PM on the Friday Preceding the Board meeting, at (352) 498-1200.  Regular Meeting Minutes- July 03, 2024- - 10:00 AM - Page 12 of12