Regular Meeting Commission Board Room Dixie County Courthouse July 18, 2024 - 6:00 PM  214 NE Hwy 351, Cross City, FL 32628  The Board meetings are audio recorded. Thej public can hear and participate in the meeting via conference call  by dialing (917900-1022 and enter code. 32628. COMMISSIONERS Jody Stephenson, District 1, Vice Chairman Daniel Wood, District2 Mark Hatch, District3 Jamey Storey, District 4, Chairman David Osteen, District 5 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 TOTHE AMERICANFLAG  The invocation was led by Commissioner Hatch and pledge was led by Commissioner Hatch.  3. APPROVALOF COMMISSION MINUTES Regular BOCC Minutes July 03, 2024  The Motion to approve the Regular BOCC Minutes July 03, 2024, Minutes made by Commissioner  Osteen. Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  4. VOUCHER APPROVAL Stephenson. Board approved.  The motion to approve Vouchers was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner  Regular Meeting Minutes- - July 18, 2024-6:001 PM - Page I of19    5. CONSTITUTIONALOFFICERS None present at this meeting. Wood. Board approved.  Motion to go into public hearing was made by Commissioners Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner PUBLICHEARING: THE PUBLICHEARINGMAYBE CONTINUED TO ONE OR MORE. FUTURE DATES. ANYINTERESTED, PARTY, IS ADVISED THATTHE. DATE, TIME, AND. PLACE OFANY CONINLATIONOFTIE PUBLIC. HEARING, SHALL BE ANNOUNCED DURING THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THAT NO FURTHER NOTICE CONCERNING THE MATTERS WILL BE  PUBLISHED.  APPLICATIONS for SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS  Al petition by Russell Fisher requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle (RSF/MH) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated follows: Dixie County Parcel # 19134229-00022570 340 SE 241st St, Old Town, FL  05/03/2024 to be located on the property as described as (COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 MARK HATCH) Fisher. Commissioner Woodseconded. Board approved.  32680; 0).  Commissioner Hatch made the motion to approve the. Special Exception request made by Russell A petition by Sandra Branson requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle (RSF/MH) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 15-10-13-4607-0000-0140 1122 NE 143rd Ave, Old Brandon Butler opposed the petition stating that he owns the property next door and will be putting al brand-new trailer on his property and that they should as well. Mr. Butler stated that if Commissioner Wood made the motion to table the Special Exception request made by, Sandra Branson. A petition by Alicia Zurbrick requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle (ESA) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 06/20/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 12-10-  04/30/2024 to be located on the property as (COMMISSION DISTRICT: 2 DANIEL WOOD)  Town, FL 32680; 0).  they want an RVt to live in an RV park. Commissioner Osteen seconded. Board approved.  13-4513-0000-0290 1246 NE 743rd St, Old Town, FL 32680; 0). (COMMISSION DISTRICT: 2 DANIEL WOOD)  Regular Meeting Minutes- - July 18, 2024-6:00 PM - Page 2 of19    Building and Zoning Official, Leon Wright stated that this is the second attempt on this petition Commissioner Wood stated that he had a late opposition come in and as soon as he resolves Commissioner Wood made the motion to table the Special Exception request made by Alicia Zurbrick. A petition by Brian Henderson 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. ("AG" AGRICULTURE) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 05/28/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 2X09.134489.000.0460 1849 NE 497th St, Old Town, FL 32680; 0).  and that the time limits expired on the first application. that he will get back with Mrs. Alicia Zurbrick. Commissioner Osteen seconded. Board approved.  (COMMISSION DISTRICT 4 JAMIE STOREY)  Commissioner Stephenson made the motion to approve the Special. Exception request made by Brian  Henderson. Commissioner Woodseconded. Board approved.  Ap petition by John K Bass requesting a Special Exception tol be granted, as provided in Section 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle (RSF/MH) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated follows: Dixie County Parcel # 1913122862.000.0090 55 SE 237th St, Old Town, FL 32680  05/09/2024 to be located on the property as described as (COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 MARK HATCH) Commissioner Stephenson. seconded. Board approved.  (Suwannee); 0).  Commissioner. Hatch made the motion to approve the Special Exception request made by. John K. Bass. A petition by Donald McCullers requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle (RSF/MH) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 19-13-12-2994-0003-4740 66SE 903 Ave, Old Commissioner. Hatch made the motion to approve the Special Exception request made by Donald  06/13/2024 to be located on the property as Town FI. 32680(Suwannee); 0). (COMMISSION DISTRICT 31 MARK HATCH)  McCullers. Commissioner Wood seconded. Board approved.  A petition by James Anderson requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle (ESA) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 06/17/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 16-13-  12-2927-0000-1000 20579 SE Hwy 349, Old Town, FL 32680; 0).  (COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 MARK HATCH)  Regular Meeting Minutes July 18, 2024- - 6:00PM - Page 3 of19    Commissioner Hatch made the motion to approve the. Special Exception request made by. James A petition by Lesa Colvin 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. ("AG" AGRICULTURE), zoning district, in accordance with the described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 22-09-13-0000-4358-0100 1928 NE 389th Ave, Old  Anderson. Commissioner Wood seconded. Board approved.  petition dated 05/21/2024 to be located on the property as (COMMISSION DISTRICT 2 DANIEL WOOD) Commissioner Stephenson seconded. Board approved.  Town, FL 32680; 0).  Commissioner Wood made the motion to approve the. Special Exception request made by Lesa Colvin. Mrs. Lori Hartmen stated she had heard in the previous Board meetings that the County was not going to approve RV'S (Recreation Vehicles) unless they are followed up with building al house within 61 months. Richard Discano from Old Town Forest Subdivision stated that int the OR Book 108-page 546 Section C iss states that campers, trailers and recreational vehicles are allowed to be on the property permanently.  He stated there is no caveat from the developer saying you must build al home.  APPLICATIONS for VARIANCE  A petition by Ronald E. Arnold located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 19-13-422994.000170 (148 SE 245th ST. Old Town, FL 32680) to request a variance for a Permit for A Boat House to exceed the square footage; requesting a total of 1288 square feet. also to exceed the 25% percent width of the canal by an additional 8 feet 3 inches for a total of2 24 feet (38%). by the petition dated 04/23/2024 which is located within. Mr. Wright stated that there is al boat house already there and that Mr. Arnold does not want to exceed any further into the canal, he wants to widen it. He stated DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) granted him aj permit and the engineer already has submitted everything and there is no opposition. Commissioner Hatch made the motion to approve the variance for. Ronald. E. Arnold. Commissioner  (COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 MARK HATCH)  Osteen Seconded. Board approved.  A petition by Terry Upchurch located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 19-1342294-0003-5080 (27 se 904th Ave. Old Town, FL 32680) to request a variance for a Reduction of setbacks from 10' to 5'1 for construction of new home. by the 4.7.7 RSF/MH subparagraph (2) of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations in  petition dated 06/06/2024 which is located within Section accordance with section 12.3 VARIANCE PROCEDURES. (COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 MARK HATCH)  Regular Meeting Minutes - July 18,2024- - 6:001 PM - Page 4 of19    Commissioner. Hatch made the motion to approve the variance for Terry Upchurch. Commissioner The motion to go back to the Board was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner  Osteen Seconded. Board approved. Stephenson. Board approved. RESOLUTIONS  RESOLUTION No 2024-48  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION1 TOBEC GRANTED, ASPROVIDED IN SECTION 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTY: LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECEREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY/MOBILE HOME AREA (RSF/MH) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED MAY 3, 2024. WHEREAS, RUSSEL B FISHER AND CATHRINE FISHER have filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.7.5 special exceptions ofthe) Dixie County Land Development Regulations toj permit one recreational vehicle ina an Residential Single Family/Mobile Home Area (RSF/MH), Zoning District, by Petition dated May 3, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel  No.: -5-1229X-00022570 (340 SE241 ST, Old Town, Florida 32680).  (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-48 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  Commisiomer-siepkeson. Board approved.  RESOLUTION 2024-49  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO. APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TOBE GRANTED, ASE PROVIDED: IN SECTION 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTYLAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECEREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY/MOBILE HOME AREA (RSF/MH) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED APRIL 30, 2024. WHEREAS, SANDRA BRANSON has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board ofCounty Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.7.5 special exceptions of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Residential Single Family/Mobile Home Area (RSF/MH), Zoning District, by Petition dated April 30, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 15-10-13-4607-  0000-0140 (1122 NE 143rd Ave, Old Town, FL 32680). (Commission District 2 Daniel Wood) Tabled until next BOCCmeeting 08-01-2024  RESOLUTION 2024-50  AE RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE. A SPECIAL EXCEPTIONTOBE: GRANTED, AS PROVIDEDIN SECTION 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT  Regular Meeting Minutes - July 18, 2024-6 6:001 PM. - Page 5of19    REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN ENVIROMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA (ESA) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED JUNE 20, 2024. WHEREAS, JEFFREY A BIDDULPH and ALICIA K ZURBRICK has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.3.5 Special Exceptions of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA), Zoning District, by Petition dated June 20, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 12-10-13-4513-  0000-0290 (12461 NE 743rd St, Old Town, FL 32680). (Commission District 2 Daniel Wood) Tabled until next BOCCmeeting 08-01-2024  RESOLUTION 2024-51  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTIONTOBE: GRANTED, ASI PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.4.5 OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN. ANAGRICUILTURAL AREA (AG)ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED MAY 28, 2024. WHEREAS, BRIAN A HENDERSON has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section-4.4.5ofthe. Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Agricultural (AG) Zoning District, by Petition dated May 28, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle ist tol be located on Dixie County Parcel N0:2909-13485.00004OdB49PNE49PS, Old Town, FL3 32680). Motion to approve Resolution 2024-51 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  (Commission District 4. Jamie Storey) Commissioner Wood. Board approved  RESOLUTION 2024-52  AI RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTIONTOBE: GRANTED, AS PROVIDEDIN SECTION 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTYLAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECEREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY/MOBILE HOME AREA (RSF/MH) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED MAY 9, 2024. WHEREAS, PAMELA M BASS and JOHN K BASS JR have filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.7.5 special exceptions ofthe Dixie County Land Development Regulations toj permit one recreational vehicle in an Residential Single Family/Mobile Home Area (RSF/MH), Zoning District, by Petition dated May 9,2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 19-13-12-2952-  000C-0090 (55 SE: 237th St, Old' Town, Florida 32680). (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch)  Regular Meeting Minutes - July 18, 2024- - 6:001 PM. - Page 6 of19    Motion to approve Resolution 2024-52 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  Commissioner Wood. Board approved  RESOLUTION No 2024-53  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO. APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION: TOBEGRANTED, ASI PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTYLAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECEREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY/MOBILE HOME AREA (RSF/MH) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED JUNE 13, 2024. WHEREAS, DONALD MCCULLERS and SHERRI MCCULLERS have filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board ofCounty Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.7.5special exceptions oft the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Residential Single Family/Mobile Home Area (RSF/MH), Zoning District, by Petition dated June 13, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel  No.: 9-5-1229-0003-4740 (66 SE903 Ave, Old Town, Florida 32680).  (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch) Commissioner Wood. Board approved  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-53 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  RESOLUTION 2024-54  Al RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO. APPROVE. A SPECIAL EXCEPTIONTOBE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN ENVIROMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA (ESA) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED JUNE 17, 2024. WHEREAS, JAMES A ANDERSON and JAYNE M ANDERSON have filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.3.5 Special Exceptions of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA), Zoning District, by Petition dated JUNE 17, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 16-13-12-2927-  0000-1000 (20579 SE Hwy 349, Old Town, FL 32680).  (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch)  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-54 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved  RESOLUTION 2024-55  AF RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOAPPROVE/ AS SPECIAL EXCEPTIONTOBE: GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.4.5 OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO  Regular Meeting Minutes - July 18, 2024-6 6:00P PM - Page 7 of19    PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN AGRICUILTURAL AREA (AG)ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED MAY 21, 2024. WHEREAS, CHARLES COLVIN and LESA COLVIN has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board ofCounty Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.4.5 of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Agricultural (AG) Zoning District, by Petition dated May 21,2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 2.0.1.000435.0100 (19281 NE: 389th Ave, Old Town,  FL32680).  (Commission District 2 Daniel Wood) Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-55 made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by  RESOLUTION 2024-56  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A VARIANCE TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.3.1 OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, TO GRANT A VARIANCE FOR 1.TOBUILD: A 1288 SQUARE FOOT BOAT HOUSE (EXCEEDS THE 500 ALLOWED). 2. EXCEED THE 25% WIDTH OF CANAL BY 8 FEET 3 INCHES WHICH IS LOCATED IN AN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY/MOBILE HOME AREA (RSF/MH) ZONING DISTRICT, ASPROVIDED: IN THE PETITION DATED APRIL23, 2024. WHEREAS, by Petition dated April 23, 2024, RONALD E. TARNOLD SR. and JILL TARNOLD has requested the Dixie County Board of County Commissioners to grant a variance for 1. to build a 1288 square foot boat house (exceeds the 500 allowed). 2. exceed the 25% width ofcanal by 8 feet 3 inches which isl located within a Residential Single Family/Mobile Home Area (RSF/MH) Zoning District at the following: Dixie County Parcel ID No.: 19-13-12-2994-0000-  0170(148 SE245 St, Old' Town, FL. 32680). (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-56 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  RESOLUTION 2024-57  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A VARIANCE TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.3.1 OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, TO GRANT A VARIANCE WITHIN SECTION 4.7.7 RSF/MH SUBPARAGRAPH (2) OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR A VARIANCE FOR A REDUCE THE SETBACK: FROM 101 FEET TO5 51 FEET FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOME WHICHI ISLOCATED WITHIN SECION4.7.7.AF RESIDENTIALSINGIE FAMILY/MOBILE HOME AREA (RSF/MH) ZONING DISTRICT, AS PROVIDED IN THE PETITION DATED JUNE 06, 2024. WHEREAS, by Petition dated June 06, 2024, TERRY & CAYE UPCHURCH has requested the Dixie County Board ofCounty Commissioners to grant a variance as provided in Section 4.7.7 RSF/MH Subparagraph (2) of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations for a variance for a reduce the setbacks from 10 feet to 5 feet for the construction of new home  Regular Meeting Minutes- July 18,2024-6 6:00 PM - Page 8 of19    which is located within a Residential Single Family/Mobile Home (RSF/MH), Zoning District at the following: Dixie County Parcel ID: N6,19.3-2294003500 (27th SE904A Avenue, Old  Town, FL 32680).  (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch) Commissioner Osteen. Boardapproved 6. Brad Hoard ofUS Employee Benefits  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-57 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  Mr. Brad Hoard gave an update on the Blue Options Wellness Program. He stated hel has had several meetings about open enrollment for Blue Options and it's going very well. He stated that the health Mr. Hoard informed the Board that Open Enrollment for 2024 will be from August 15, 2024, to September 15, 2024. He stated this move was to allow for more time for payroll deductions.  insurance will have a 5%: renewal increase this year.  7.Bill) Palmer of Red Roof Aviation Mr. Bill Palmer had nothing to bring to the Board. 8. Bear Environmentalist Scott Matthewman  Mr. Scott Matthewman stated he was contracted by Mr. David Silverstein of Gateway Marina in Suwannee to look into dredging McGriff Pass. He said that the Army Core of Engineers did an environmental study in the past regarding dredging the Suwannee River's last few miles where it meets the Gulf. Mr. Matthewman stated there has been no movement on sending the dredging material to Cat Island since the environmental study was done. He said they are trying to find State or Federal funding to get the channel dredged. Mr. Matthewman said it will be 61 million dollars to fund partial dredging which would allow access. He stated Mr. Silverstein asked him to come before the Board and ask the County's permission to find funding. He also asked forac copy of the economic feasibility report. Mr. Paul Gainey stated hel had the report at the County Managers Office and would get with Mr. Commissioner. Hatch told Mr. Matthewman to get with Mr. Leon Wright for the special exceptions and Commissioner Stephenson stated he and the Board will greatly appreciate it ifMr. Matthewman can get 9. KATRINA VANAERNAM. AND SHIELA FRIERSON. DIXIE COUNTY ANTI-DRUG  Matthewson to provide the report to him.  variances.  funding for McGriff Pass. COALITION  Mrs. Katrina VanAernam was not present at the meeting. Mr. Steve Copeland was not present at the meeting.  10. STEVECOPELAND. SUWANNEE WATER AND SEWER MANAGER  Regular Meeting Minutes - July 18, 2024- - 6:001 PM- - Page 9 of 19    11. GREG BAILEY,NORTH FLORIDA ROIESIOMALSERVICES Mr. Greg Bailey updated the Board on several ongoing projects which included:  EOC (Emergency Operations Center) -1 He stated the EOC contract was delivered to the contractor, and they are working on signing the documents and bringing them back to the County for final execution.  Old Town Fire Station - Mr. Bailey stated it is still ongoing.  Sheriff's Office Evidence Building- He stated they received approval today on the floor plan. CDBG -1 He stated they received comments back from DEO and the staff is working through that to Hal Chaires Road - He stated the bid opening was Tuesday and they received one bid from Anderson Columbia, in the amount of $1,997.899.61 which was within the budget for funding from DOT (Department ofTransportation) and he recommends awarding that to. Anderson Columbia. Motion to approve awarding the contractj for the Hal Chaires Road Project to. Anderson Columbia in the amount os1,997.899 for the Hal Chaires Road project made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded Mr. Bailey gave an update on the two fire stations that the County is working on, he stated they met with  respond to those comments.  by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  staff earlier today and are working on securing a piece of property for the stations. 12. JOHNLOCKLEAR LOCKLEAR AND ASSOCIATES Mr.. John Locklear was not present at the meeting. 13. CIND/BELIOTIIBRARL DIRECTOR  Mrs. Cindy Bellot updated the Board about the Summer program at the library, she explained that they Mrs. Bellot stated they had some damage from the lightning and had to shut down their computers. She informed the Board about a program coming up on gardening and seed saving and said the library will 14. STEVE FREMEN, CODE ENFORCEMENT & VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER  have one program left coming up on Wednesday, 07/24/24 at 10 AM.  receive their fall seeds in August at all three facilities. Mr. Steve Fremen was not present at the meeting.  15. STEVEHUTCIISON. COUNTY ROAD SUPERINTENDENT  Mr. Steve Hutchison was not present at the meeting. 16. TIMJOHNSON, SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR  Regular Meeting Minutes- - July 18, 2024-6 6:00PM- - Page 10of19    Commissioner Hatch stated Mrs. Lorraine Watson is on the home replacement SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program) program due to losing her home. Commissioner Hatch stated that she needs a dumpster on her property so that she can clean up the debris of! her old home. Motion to place a dumpster on Mrs. Lorraine Watson's! property) for debris cleanup made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. 17. LEON WRIGHT, BUILDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL  Mr. Leon Wright stated he was aware oft the problem at the library and is looking into getting a surge protector for the computers. Mr. Wright updated the Board on the Building Code requirements and stated that the next step is to submit a declaratory statement to the Commission to give a reprieve for the code requirement size limitations oft the structures. He stated the petition has been submitted to the State of Mr. Wright said he is hoping to get the petition signed and that will give the County the legal authority to not be penalized. Mr. Wright stated he reached out to BOAF (Building Officials Association of Florida) and that the President oft thel Building and Zoning Department ofTallahassee was unaware that the Mr. Wright stated that they will get their declaratory statement in January then he can work on code  Florida and that he will go before the Commission on August 13, 2024.  language was put into the code cycle and did not support it.  revisions.  Commissioner Hatch stated he would go to the meeting on. August 13,2024.  Mr. Wright stated he had a zoom call with Attorney Chana Watson and that they spoke with Mrs. Diana Johnson, the senior attorney for Alachua County. He said that Mrs. Johnson sent over the verbiage that Mr. Wright informed the Board about the contractor portal, stating that he has been working on that to get  they need to add to the documents to make them legally binding.  itready for the contractors.  18. SCOTT PENDARVIS.9IICOMMUNICATIONSI DIRECTOR  AHLADMINSIRATOR  Mr. Scott Pendarvis was not present at the meeting.  19. DARIANBROWN. DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES  Chief Garner stated that he brought the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement for Chairman Storey to sign. Motion to approve to. sign the Statewide. Mutual. Aid Agreement made by Commissioner Hatch.  Seconded. by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  20. KAYMCCALUISTER. TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL  Mrs. Kay McCallister spoke about the two pickleball court pavilions in Suwannee. She requested Board approval to move forward with the following contracts. She stated Freedom Metal had the best price on  the pole barns at $3,317.68. She stated the pole barn is a 15x30.  Regular Meeting Minutes- July 18, 2024- 6:00PM - Page 11 of19    Motion to approve to accept the bid for Freedom Metals in the amount of $3,317.68 for the picklebal! court pavilion in Suwannee made by Commissioner. Hatch. Seconded. by Commissioner Osteen. Board Motion to approve to accept the bidj for Freedom Metals in the amount of $3,317.68 for the pickleball court pavilion in, Jena made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded. by Commissioner Osteen. Board She stated that the company that bid the lowest for concrete for the pavilions is Bryan Construction int the Motion to approve to accept the bidj for Bryan Construction Services Inc. in the amount of $6,025.00 for the pickleball. court concrete work. in Suwannee made. by Commissioner. Hatch. Seconded by Motion to approve to accept the bid for Bryant Construction in the amount of $6,025.00for the picklebal! court concrete work in. Jena made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Mr. Paul Gainey stated that the money for the pickleball courts will be coming out of the TDE (Tourism  approved.  approved  amount of $6,025.00 and requested Board approval.  Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  Hatch. Boardapproved. Development Council) funds.  21. GAILCARTER, INDIGENT CARE Mrs. Gail Carter was not present at the meeting.  22. HOLIYHOIGITONCOINTZ EXTENSION AGENT Mrs. Holly Houghton was not present at the meeting.  23. ANGIE CROWLEY.HUMANI RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR  Mrs. Angie Crowley had nothing to bring to the Board. 24. AULGAINP.COUNTY MANAGER  Action Items:  1. Request Board approval for the SHIP down payment assistance for Mackenzy Johnson in the Motion to approve the, SHIP down payment assistance for Mackenzy Johnson in the amount of $25,000.00 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board 2. Request Board approval to execute the contract between Dixie County Board of County  amount of $25,000.00.  approved.  Commissioners and Chana M. Watson, Attorney at Law, P.A.  Regular Meeting Minutes - July 18,2024- 6:00 PM- - Page 12 of19    Motion to approve and execute the contract between Dixie County Board of County Commissioners and Chana M. Watson, Attorney at Law, P.A made by Commissioner Osteen.  Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  3. Request Board approval of CR 349 Supplemental Agreement # 1 for additional funds in the Motion to approve the CR. 349 sappemenalAgrcemen #. Ifor additionalfunds in the amount of $316,344.42 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board  amount of$316,344.42.  approved.  4. Request Board approval ofResolution 2024-58 in support ofCR349: Supplemental Agreement Motion to approve Resolution 2024-58 in support of CR 349 Supplemental Agreement # 1for additional funds in the amount of $316,344.42 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  #1for additional funds in the amount of $316,344.42.  Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  5. Request Board approval to execute the FY 2025 SCCSW (Small County Consolidated Solid Motion to approve and execute the. FY 2025SCCSW (Smal! County Consolidated. Solid Waste) Grant for Dixie County in the amount of $93,750.00 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded  Waste) Grant for Dixie County in the amount of $93,750.00.  by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  6. Request Board approval to execute the Mosquito Control Interlocal Agreement between Dixie Motion to approve and execute the Mosquito Control Interlocal Agreement between Dixie County and Horseshoe Beach pending attorney review made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by 7. Request Board approval to execute the Liberty Partners of Tallahassee, LLC contract for grant Motion to approve and execute the Liberty Partners of Tallahassee, LLC contract for grant consulting services made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board 8. Request Board approval to execute the Deductive Change Order for Runway 4-22 Rehab in the amount of $31,900.00 which will reduce the Passero Associates TWO 20-11 and TWO20-11SA Motion to approve and execute the Deductive Change Order for Runway 4-22. Rehab. in the amount of $31,900.00 which will reduce the Passero Associates TWO 20-11 and TWO 20-11SA to $250,700.00 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner. Hatch. Board approved.  County and Horseshoe Beach pending attorney review.  Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  consulting services.  approved.  to $250,700.00.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - July 18, 2024- 6:00 PM-) Page 13 of19    9. Request Board approval oft the Dixie County FY 2024-2025 Holiday Schedule. Motion to approve the Dixie County. FY2024-2025. Holiday Schedule made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved. 10. Request Board approval for al Memorial Plaque and a Sign on the large pavilion at Waldo Park Motion to approve a Memorial. Plaque and a Sign on the large pavilion at Waldo. ParkforShane White Eagle made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board  for Shane White Eagle.  approved.  11. Request Board approval to set up a workshop on Thursday, Aug 1,2024, at 1:30 pm- -3:30 pm Motion to approve to set up a workshop on Thursday, Aug 1, 2024, at 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm to discuss Restore Act Grant funds made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded by  tod discuss Restore Act Grant funds. Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  12. Request Board approval to advertise and accept sealed bids for CR351 from SE 163SttoCR Motion to approve to advertise and accept sealed bids for CR. 351 from SE 163. St to CR. 351A made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved. 13. Request Board approval for the purchase of 2-60"x40' culverts in the amount of $13,067.20 from Gulf Atlantic Culvert Co. These culverts were purchased May 8, 2024, based on SWTF Motion to approve the purchase of2-60'x40' culverts in the amount o$13,067.20from Gulf Atlantic Culvert Co. These culverts were purchased May 8, 2024, based on SWTF recommendation. This approval is needed to satisfy grant requirements. Made by Commissioner 14. Request Board approval for the purchase of2-48"x40' culverts and 1-36"x40' culvert in the amount of $11,804.00 from Gulf. Atlantic Culvert Co. These culverts were purchased May 8, 2024, based on SWTF recommendation. This approval is needed to satisfy grant requirements. Motion to approve the purchase of 2-48"x40' culverts and 1-36'"x40' culvert in the amount of $11,804.00from Gulf Atlantic Culvert Co. These culverts were purchased May 8, 2024, based on SWTF recommendation. This approval is needed to satisfy grant requirements made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded. by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  351 A.  recommendation. This approval is needed to satisfy grant requirements.  Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  Information Items:  1. Reminder oft the workshop with HSB on July 30, 2024, at 6:00 pm.  Regular Meeting Minutes - July 18, 2024- - 6:00F PM - Page 14of19    2. There will be aj public meeting held at the Cross City Library on August 1, 2024, at 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm to inform the public of the Shired Creek/California Swamp Bridge project.  3. Mosquito Control is back up and running. 25. CHANA WATSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY  Attorney Chana Watson thanked thel Board for renewing her contract. Commissioners) and Suwannee Water and Sewage Board.  Commissioner Hatch asked Attorney Watson to go over the ordinance rules for BOCC (Board of County Attorney Watson stated that Commissioner Hatch asked her who could remove a sitting Board Member of the Suwannee Water and Sewage Board. She stated in the ordinance 2024-04 page 06 it states that members of the Water Board are subject to removal by the (BOCC) Board of County Commissioners. She stated there is an ongoing investigation, and she suggested finding outi ifthe investigation will be Commissioner Hatch stated the BOCC does have the right to remove or appoint any person in Suwannee. He stated every Board member in Suwannee has been appointed by the BOCC. Commissioner Hatch Commissioner Hatch stated that he would talk to the Board members before the next Board meetings and  impeded ifthe BOCC removes al Board Member.  stated the County needs to be patient and let the investigation take place.  would like to hold more orderly meetings in Suwannee.  Mr. Matthew Skyler presented 10 questions to the Board listed as follows:  1.Is it ethical for employees of the Suwannee water and sewer district to be awarded contracts for work 2.1 Is it ethical for Board members oft the Suwannee Water and Sewer District to be awarded contracts for 3. Does a conflict ofi interest exist for the Water District Manager to perform the duties of project manager 4. What policy is in place for disclosure of possible conflicts ofinterest within the Water District? 5. What policy is in place by the County to provide oversight oft the Suwannee Water and Sewer district? 6. What Parliamentary Procedures and rules should be used by the Suwannee Water and Sewer District 7. Does the Water District have all the required Policies and Procedures in place to effectively carry out 8. Why is thel Manager of the Water District not required to hold the appropriate license and have  required by the water district? work required by the Water District?  fora a contract that (his boss) the President oft the Board is the contractor?  Board?  its responsibilities.  previous utility experience for Water and Sewer?  Regular Meeting Minutes- - July 18,2024- 6:00 PM - Page 15 of19    9.Do Bylaws or any other documents exist that govern the Suwannee Water and Sewer District other than 10. Ist there a Code ofE Ethics that elected members and employees of Dixie County and subsidiary  Ordinance 2024-04?  organizations are required toi follow?  Attorney Watson stated there is al Florida Statue that the bylaws fall under. Mr. Skyler is asking the Board to step in for order and organization in Suwannee. Commissioner Hatch stated the Board would get it taken care of.  Mrs. Linda Brock read a statement to the Board. She stated the Board needs to take a closer look at Stephen Copeland, Jimmy Lamb and Karen Ross. She informed the Board that she had lost the confidence inj Mr. Copeland and his abilities to be Suwannee Water and Sewer Manager. She stated nowhere ini the minutes has she seen the Board in Suwannee allowing Mr. Jimmy Lamb the authority to sign a letter of designation to give Mr. Copeland the power to execute the MOU  (Memorandum ofUnderstanding).  Mrs. Brittany Huffman asked ift the Board received an agenda before they prepare for meetings in Dixie Commissioner Hatch stated that yes, they review the agenda and minutes before the meetings and that he  and ifs so, she asked if the Board could encourage the practice at Suwannee.  can encourage that in Suwannee.  Commissioner Hatch asked about the HWY 349 project.  Mr. Paul Gainey stated that the project is moving along and that they accepted the submittals for CEI (Construction Engineering and Inspection) RFQ (Request for Quotation) and ife everything goes well, they will send out the advertisements for RFP (Request for Proposal) for the design build on 07/25/24. He  stated they are looking at the project being done by the end oft the year. 26. BARBIEI HICGINEOTHANCUIRK OF COURT  Clerk Barbie Higginbotham stated that her department is up and running on Passports and has processed Mrs. Brenda Royal reminded the Board ofthe upcoming Budget Meetings on September 5, 2024, at 5:30pm and September 16, 2024, at 5:30pm. She provided a packet to the Board with information on the millage rates and is requesting the Board to adopt the millage rate of$10,000,000 for general funds, $3,200,000 for EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and $500,000 for Recreational and Library funds. Motion to adopt a millage rate of SI0,000,000for; general funds made by Commissioner Hatch. Motion to adopt a millage rate of $3,200,000for EMS made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  (6) six passports already.  Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- July 18, 2024- -6 6:00PM- - Page 16of19    Motion to adopt a millage rate of $500,000for Recreational and Library made by Commissioner Deputy Clerk Joannie Morse reminded the Board that the VAB (Value Adjustment Board) is coming up and provided aj printout ofl last year's Board Members for review and to see ift the Board wanted to have Motion to appoint Chairman Jamie, Storey to represent as Chairman, for the VAB Board made by Motion to appoint Commissioner Wood as an alternate for the VAB Board made by Commissioner Motion to appoint Thomas Kennon as attorneyfor the VAB was made by Commissioner Hatch. Mrs. Morse asked if the Board wanted to keep the same Residential Homestead Member as last year, which was. Mr. Paul Martin, and said ifso, she would reach out to Mr. Martin. Commissioner Hatch said Commissioner Hatch asked about the School Board Members on the Board and ift there is a need for the Mr. Gainey said that the School Board Members and the Business Owner is voted on by the School  Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Boardapproved.  the same Board members this year.  Commissioner. Hatch. Seconded. by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Boardapproved. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  that would be good. Board to vote on them. Board.  27. COUNTY COMMISSIONJ ITEMS  Commissioner Wood asked Mr. Wright to get partial maps for the two exemptions that were tabled. Commissioner Wood asked Mr. Gainey for updates on the Old Town School sidewalk.  Mr. Gainey stated that the sidewalk was completed last week.  Commissioner Wood asked Mr. Gainey for updates on the crosswalk at Ruth Rains Middle School. Mr. Gainey stated that he has reached out to FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) for funding sources fort that project. He stated that Mr. Pat Upshaw with the Chiefland DOT sent the requirements and that ift the Board would like to have it done prior to school starting that he would have to get quotes Motion to obtain quotes for painting the crosswalk for Ruth. Rains Middle School made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded. by Commissioner. Hatch. Boardapproved. Commissioner Wood asked Mr. Gainey for updates on the lights for Anderson Boat Ramp. Mr. Gainey stated that Duke Energy will send an engineer to look at replacing the poles and lights at Commissioner. Hatch stated he spoke to superintendent Hutch about finishing up the sidewalks.  for painting the crosswalk.  Anderson Boat Ramp.  Regular Meeting Minutes - July 18, 2024- - 6:00PM- - Page 17of19    Mr. Gainey stated officer Landrum has done the West side, but that the East side still needs done. Commissioner Hatch spoke about Crossfire Volleyball and stated that they need sponsorship. He stated that he would like to donate $500 oft the $1,871 int the Board account to the Crossfire Volleyball Team. Motion to donate $500 to the Crossfire Volleybal! Team was made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded Commissioner Hatch stated he would like to challenge the Board members to donate $100 dollars each to Mr. Gainey stated that the Crossfire Volleyball team consists of girls grades 3-7, with 97 members as of this year. He stated that they have Bible study before and after practice and the program has been a Mrs. Brittany Huffman stated that her business will donate $500 to the Crossfire Volleyball Team. Commissioner Hatch stated that if anyone would like to donate, go see. Mr. Gainey.  by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  the Crossfire Volleyball team and said that he would also donate an additional $100.  tremendous impact on the girls.  Commissioner Osteen thanked everybody who has worked on the budget. Commissioner Osteen thanked Mrs. Bellot for everything she does at the library. He stated that the work the employees have done down on the. Jena Highway looks good and he appreciates everybody's! hard work. He stated he hopes that all  thei issues in Suwannee are worked out soon and that everybody needs to get along. Commissioner Stephenson asked for updates on quotes on lighting at Purvis landing.  Mr. Gainey stated that is another issue he had reached out to DOT for because 349 is a State Highway and he needs to see ift there are any requirements. He stated Mr. Upshaw is looking into that as well.  Chairman. Jamie Storey thanked everyone for a great meeting. 28. FUBLICCOMMENTSAND CONCERNS  Mr. Kirk Merhefka ofr retail strategies thanked the Board for the due diligence and unity in coming back Mr. Gainey stated that he would like to recognize Mrs. Jennifer Green ofLiberty partners.  together.  ADJOURN  Commissioner. Hatch made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Woodseconded. Boardapproved.  Regular Meeting Minutes - July 18, 2024-6 6:00PM- - Page 18 of19    BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA  ATTEST:  doi BE Jamie Storey, Chairman  dalwale Barbie ligambolamicts-Audior  50  PLEASE BE ADVISED that ffay person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered ats suchi meeting or hearings, he/s she will need a record oft the proceedings, andj fors such purpose, he/s she will need to ensure that a verbatim record oft 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 ofe each month at 10:00AM: and the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM. Individuals that would like to be placed on the agenda should call Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk ofCourt, 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." 4:001 PM on the Friday Preceding the Board meeting, at (352): 498-1200.  Regular Meeting Minutes - July 18, 2024-6 6:00PM- - Page 19of19