UNIONte UNION COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  LAKET BUTLER*V  PROVI  REORGANIZATION MEETING AGENDA NOVEMBER 22, 2022 6:00 P.M.  1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER  2. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN 3. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN 4. APPOINTMENT OF BOARDS/COMMITEES  5. ADJOURNMENT    LAKE BUTLER WORTHINGTON  UNIONPute  SPRINGS RAIFORD-PALESTINE: PROVIDENC  Union County Board of County Commissioners  151 Northeast 1s1 Street, Lake Butler, FL32054- Phone: 386-496-4241- Fax: 386-496-4810  AGENDA REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER: 22, 2022 6:00P.M.  NOTE: Ifany person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he or she will needa a record for the proceedings andi may need to ensure thata a verbatim recordi is made  1. Meeting Called to Order.. 2. Invocation and Pledge.. 3. Public Comments 4. Approval of Consent Agenda.. Finance Report  Chairman Commissioner Perez  Chairman Sheriff Whitehead Carol Saviak Jimmy Williams Jimmy Williams Jimmy Williams Jimmy Williams Jimmy Williams Jimmy Williams Jimmy Williams Jimmy' Williams  Minutes October 17, 2022 Regular Meeting 5. Consideration of Sheriff Needs from ARPA.. 7. Consideration of Farm-City Week Proclamation.  6. Florida Power & Light Check Presentation for Park/Recreational Project..  8. Disçussion of Union County Central Landfill Monitoring Services FY: 2023 Work Order 2.. Tim Cully, Jones  Edmunds 9. Discussion of RV/Campsites.  10. Notice of FDOT Tentative Five-Year Work Program-Hybrid Public Hearing 12/1/22..  11. Consideration of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month Proclamation... Samantha Roper, Haven Hospice  12. Consideration of Minimum Wage Increase with Compression. 13. Consideration of Resolution 2022-12 CR: 229N.. 14. Consideration of Resolution 2022-13 NE 149th.. 15. Consideration of Proposed Park/Recreation Upgrades.. 16. Discussion of Proposed Code Enforcement..  17. Report from County Coordinator, Jimmy Williams and Department Heads  Kim Hayes, Solid Waste Director Shelton Arnold, Jr., Road Department Mary Brown, Public Library Toby Witt, EMS Director Luke Harlow, Extension Office  Tim Allen, Emergency Management IInterim Fire Director 18. Report Kellie, Hendricks Rhoades, Clerk of Courts and Comptroller. 19. Report from Russell A. Wade III, County Attorney. 20. Report from County Commissioners Ryan Perez, District1 Channing Dobbs, District: 2 Jimmy Tallman, District3 Mac Johns, District4  Clerk Rhoades Attorney Wade  BOARDMEMBERS:  RYANI PEREZ, District1. CHANNING DOBBS, District: 2. JIMMYTALLMAN, District3" MAC/OHNSDistrict: 4. WILLIEC CROFT, District5  KELUEHENDRICKS RHOADES Clerk ofCour/Comptroler,  RUSSELLWADE County Attorney    Willie Croft, District5  21. Adjournment    BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA CONSENT AGENDA NOVEMBER 22, 2022  1. Minutes:  October 17, 2022 Regular Meeting  2. Finance Report  Checks submitted for approval of payment Additional bills submitted after processing    BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2022  NOTE: If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he or she will need ar record for thep proceedings and may need to ensuret thata a verbatim recordi is made.  PRESIDING: James A. Tallman, Chair  RECORDING: Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, Clerk of Courts & Comptroller  ATTENDING: Commissioner Lacey Cannon; Commissioner Willie Croft; Commissioner Channing Dobbs;  Commissioner Ryan Perez; Dianne Hannon, Board Secretary; Russ Wade, County Attorney; Jimmy  Williams, County Coordinator  MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS  Chair Tallman called the meeting to order 6:00 pm. Commissioner Dobbs offered thei invocation and led Pledge of  Chair Tallman welcomedi the public and called for public comments. There were none. Report. Commissioner Dobbs seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH MERIDIAN HEALTHCARE  APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA  Commissioner Cannon moved to approve the consent agenda presented by Clerk Rhoades, which the Finance Chair Tallman asked the pleasure of the Board regarding the proposed agreement. Clerk Rhoades mentioned to the Board that the Mental Health Coordinator from the School District had contacted her regarding the funding, and that she had put him in touch with Commissioner Perez to gain a better understanding of their needs. It was also noted that the amount of the agreement was much more than what was budgeted for, which was $15,000. Commissioner Dobbs moved, and Commissioner Cannon seconded, to approve the agreement with the amendment made to correct the amount of annual funding to $15,000. The motion passed unanimously. William Garst, from Lake Butler Hospital, informed the Board of the importance of pharmacists in the healthcare system, and asked the Board adopt a Proclamation regarding such recognition for the month of October. Commissioner Dobbs moved, and Commissioner Cannon seconded, to adopt the proclamation. The motion Attorney Wade read a proclamation regarding the importance of the family court system, emphasizing that the system prioritized child safety and acts in the best interest of children. Commissioner Croft moved, and Commissioner Perez seconded, to adopt the proclamation. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Williams indicated to the Board that he has signed thes settlement agreement that was approved ini the shade session, but it is subject to ratification in a public meeting. The agreement was for $60,000: $28,000 in unpaid wages, $28,000 in liquidated damages and $14,000 in attorney fees. Commissioner Cannon requested the floor, and asked that the record reflect that once he and Mr. Williams were notified of the issue that Mrs. Burkel was working over 40 hours a week, but was only being paid for 40, they tried toi talk tol her and agreed that the County owed! her some overtime wages. Mr. Williams met with! her, buts sher refused1 to agree witha anythingt that the County offered, andt the County was forced through this lawsuit, where: significant legal fees werei incurred. He emphasized that the County tried to rectify the: situation, and thati iti is very unfortunate that the employee wouldn'twork) with the County to come to an agreement of the amount of wages that were owed, and put a significant burden ont the  AMERICAN PHARMACISTS MONTH PROCLAMATION  passed unanimously.  FAMILY COURT AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION  FLSA SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT  Page 1of5    October 17, 2022 Regular Meeting  County. He said that int the shade session, the Board agreed tot this agreement, but that they did notl likei it. Itwas accepted because continuing to fight the issue would only put additional financial burden on the County, as the County would havet to pay her attorney fees plus liquidated damages. He expressed thati iti is very unfortunate that an employee chose this route. Commissioner Cannon confirmed with Attorney' Wade that aj judge can reject this agreement. The attorney answered that, while it is possible, iti is unlikely that a judge will reject it. He noted that the judge! will need minutes from this meeting showing ratification of the acceptance of the agreement. Commissioner Cannon moved to accept the agreement, and Commissioner Perez seconded the motion. It Chair Tallman expressed that the County needs protection from this happening again, and that the new timekeeping system be made top priority. Clerk Rhoades added that a system is only as good as the people that operate it, and stated that manager training should be provided to all directors. Mr. Williams indicated that such JR Davis approached the Board, asking about the rectification of the problem with commercial garbage. Mr. Williams indicated that he has had conversations about the issue with Property Appraiser Bruce Dukes. Mr. Davis further inclined about the RV Park in Worthington Springs. Mr. Williams said that they have inquired about a dumpster, but have not gotten one from the County. There was discussion regarding amending the LDR's for mobile home parks, which would allow the county to charge an amount per lot, and also to give each lot a 911 address. Attorney Wade indicated that this may require changing the Comprehensive Land Use Code. Chair Tallman questioned whether most oft these residents are truly transient ori ift they are semi-permanent, and noted that he believes semi-permanent should have to pay the same as a home, as they are generated the same costs for EMS and garbage. He asked Mr. Williams to contact Gilchrist County to see how they treat RV parks. Commissioner Perez said that he has made many connections that may prove to be a good option for County insurance, both Property, Casualty & Liability and Health Insurance. Commissioner Perez moved to create a committee consisting of himself, Mr. Williams, Michaela Clemons, Pam Woodington, Lisa Johnson and a representative from the Sheriff's Office to gather more information and pursue any potential options. Commissioner Dobbs moved to accept the proposed agreement with DOC. Commissioner Croft seconded the EMSI Director. Toby Witt approached the Board, and explained that the County has to issue itself a COPCN. He said one yeari is common, buti it does not have to have an expiration date. He noted that the EMS license renews every two years. Commissioner Dobbs moved, and Commissioner Croft seconded, to approve the COPCN for Union Mr. Williams provided an update regarding ongoing road and grant projects. He stated that FPL has given the countya$ $2,000 grant to be usedi fore economic development, which would include al branded tent for Rural County Days or hotel stays for Commissioners. He said that FPL is planning an additional solar field, to be expanded off of He also directed the Commissioners' attention to an addendum agenda, with one item regarding an organizational chart for EMS. Mr. Witt stated the county needs a permanent solution for the Fire! Department. Mr. Witt has room in salaries for a Director and Fire Chief, and recommends that the Admin Assistant be EMS certified, which will  passed unanimously.  training has been provided and recently reviewed. ESTIMATED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FROM PROPERTY APPRAISER  INSURANCE COMMITTEE  Commissioner Dobbs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.  DOCI LOCAL AGREEMENT motion and it passed unanimously.  CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES  County EMS for fivey years. The motion passed unanimously.  REPORT FROM COUNTY COORDINATOR  the existing one, which will more than double the size and will be completed by 2025.  Page 2of5    October 17, 2022 Regular Meeting  allow the operation of an additional truck, when necessary, without additional expense, because the Director and the Admin Assistant would be capable of operatinga at truck and are already on the clock. Under the news structure, the Captain would provide training during the day while on shift. He recommends the Board hire someone that cand dol both Fire and EMS, and that the Board change the name back to Union County Emergency Medical Services. Commissioner Cannon asked how long it should be to allow the Admin Assistant to get her EMTI license. Mr. Witt answered that a two-year window would be sufficient, and that the County has scholarships to pay for it. Commissioner Cannon asked about the certifications for the Fire position, and Mr. Witt answered that he may need to be flexible depending on the applicants. Commissioner Dobbs moved, and Commissioner Perez seconded, to approve the proposed structure putting Fire back under EMS operations, and changing the name Mr. Williams asked the Board to consider a mid-sized SUV to be used as a QR for EMS. Commissioner Cannon added that it does not need to be an SUV, a small truck with ai topper would work. Commissioner Dobbs asked how much, and Mr. Williams answered approximately $80,000. Mr. Witt will bring options back to the Board. Commissioner Cannoni indicatedi that hev would liket to getaf few things done with ARPAI money, includingt the vehicle for EMS, and also playground equipment for multiple county parks. There was discussion about the funding requirements, and no one was sure how much the needed equipment would be. Chairman Tallman and Commissioner Dobbs confirmed to Commissioner Cannon that they would vote to fund playground equipment when the needed information was presented at the November meeting. Commissioners Perez and Croft also Commissioner Cannon also expressed concern about the current ARPA Budget, stating that he has been told that the money can not bei in Reserves", and that the Federal Government is pushing for it to be spent. Additionally, since Union County received less than $10r million, the entire amount has been reported as lost revenue, and there should not be a budget. Clerk Rhoades explained that she discussed the issue with Commissioner Cannon, and recommended a Budget Amendment to move the balance from the ARPA Budget to the General Fund, and then also from the General Fund to a fund called General Fund Special Account 2. Commissioner Cannon moved to adopt the Budget Amendment described by Clerk Rhoades. Attorney Wade questioned why not leave the money int the General Fund, and Commissioner Cannon answered that by leaving it there, it would be difficult tot track and would be spent on normal operations, which is not the Board's intention. Attorney Wade expressed that he did not havela at full understanding of the ARPA regulations, and had concern about the proposed Budget Amendment. Mr. Williams said that Mary Brown needs a storage building now that the Library Cooperative is moving. Mrs. Brown also invited all to the fall festival on October 18 from 5:30-7:30. Mr. Williams suggested moving the November meetingt tol Tuesday, November 11 so thati ther new commissioner would participate, as hev willl be sworn Mr. Williams also recommended a committee of himself, Kim Hayes, Mary Brown, Michaela Clemons, Pam Woodington and Toby Witt to plan an Employee Appreciation Lunch on December 14 or: 15. The Commissioners agreed, and Commissioner Perez indicated he would only be available on the 15th. They all agreed to host an Employee Appreciation Lunch on December 15th at noon. He asked that the Board agree to purchasing: a $150 gift card for a drawing. Commissioner Perez moved to declare the purchase of $150 gift card a public purpose to improve employee morale. Commissioner Dobbs seconded the motion, and all voted fori it. Commissioner Dobbs moved to purchase a: shed fort thel library, and Commissioner Cannon seconded the motion. The exact purchase amount was not known, but all agreed it was necessary. The motion passed unanimously.  to Union County Emergency Medical Services.  agreed.  After mudh discussion, Commissioner Cannon withdrew! his motion.  in that day.  Page 3 of5    October 17, 2022 Regular Meeting  Mr. Arnold approached the Board, and stated that the employee responsible for Parks and Rec Maintenance reports to him for supervision purposes, and asked if the Board wanted him to also oversee the equipment purchases. Commissioner Croft voted, and Commissioner Dobbs seconded, for Parks and Recreation equipment Commissioner Dobbs asked Mr. Arnold and Mrs. Hayes how hard they are finding it to hire CDL Drivers. They expressed that it isl difficult with the current pay rate. There was a lengthy discussion regarding pay rates. Chair Tallman said it sounds good to give everyone a raise, but would cost the County hundreds of thousands, and we can't afford it. Chair Tallman also asked Mr. Arnold about the status of the two mowing tractors. He responded that there is a hydraulic problem with one that is being worked on, and that the other has been vandalized, and Mary Brown approachedi the Board andi indicated that it'si important to let new! hires and current employees know Mr. Williams indicated that he met with IFAS, and they are proposing a 30-hour per week position, with 35%1 time spent on 4-H, 35% on agriculture and 10% on administrative tasks. He suggested an advisory committee to see Clerk Rhoades asked that the Board fund a major cleaning of the courthouse, as it still smells of bat guano. The Board agreed a professional cleaning was needed. Other discussion arose about thel handicap entrance, with Chair Tallman relaying that he received a call from Tax Collector Lisa. Johnson, and the doors do not lock at all, and she told him someone recently came into the courthouse after hours. Chair Tallman instructed Mr. Williams to have  tob be approved by Mr. Arnold.  the exhaust was broken, so it's not usable and is being repaired. how much the County pays on their behalf for healthi insurance.  what citizens. need.  REPORT FROM KELLIE HENDRICKS RHOADES, CLERK & COMPTROLLER  the doors replaced.  REPORT FROM RUSSELL Al WADE, III, COUNTY ATTORNEY  Attorney Wade read a Proclamation supporting Operation Greenlight for Veterans, which had been proposed earlier by Commissioner Perez, which encourages citizens to display green lights in support of veterans from November 7-November 11. Commissioner Perez moved to adopt the Proclamation, Commissioner Dobbs Commissioner Perez thanked the other commissioners for their support of Operation Greenlight. Commissioner Perez also addressed Commissioner Cannon, stating that al lot goes on behind the scenes and that Commissioner Cannon has done al lot as a commissioner that others have not seen, including 45 hours of course work tol become ac certified county commissioner. He, along with the other commissioners, presented Commissioner Cannon with Commissioner Dobbs echoed appreciation for Commissioner Cannon, stating that he is the reason that Mr. Witt is here, which has been instrumental in turning the finances of EMS around, and thus the County. He noted that Commissioner Cannon has mowed parks and went above and beyond his duties as a commissioner. Commissioner Chair Tallman also praised Commissioner Cannon, and said it's been an honor and privilege to serve with him. Chair Tallman noted that he was instrumental in getting a Fire Station for District 4. He expressed thatA many  seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. REPORT FROM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  agolf bag as at token of appreciation for his service as a commissioner.  Dobbs said he will miss him.  people will see how much he has done when he is gone.  Commissioner Croft said it has been a pleasure working with Commissioner Cannon.  Page 4 of5    October 17, 2022 Regular Meeting  Commissioner Cannon praised department directors, and said that they have built good working relationships. He expressed to Commissioner Perez that he has a lot of great ideas, and to keep pushing forward. He told Chair Tallman that he was right when he told him being a commissioner was the most unappreciated job when he was campaigning four years ago, and that he had looked up to Chair Tallman as a role model. He expressed that he would miss working with everyone, and that het felt like his biggest accomplishment in four years was establishing the County Coordinator position, and bringing in Mr. Williams. He said he has loved his term as a commissioner.  The meeting adjourned by general consent at 8:30 pm.  APPROVED:  ATTEST:  James A. Tallman, Chair  Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, Clerk & Comptroller  Page 5of5    Farm-City Week Proclamation  Florida farmers and ranchers help feed the world by producing a bounty of nutritious foods. To dot this, they rely on essential partnerships with urban and rural communities to supply, sell and deliver finished products to consumers across Florida and around the globe. Rural and urban communities working together have built our nation's rich agricultural resources so that they contribute to the health and well-being of our country and the strength During National Farm-City Week, we recognize the importance oft this cooperative network. Agriculture and related enterprises employ more than 2 million workers, including farmers and ranchers, shippers, processors, marketers, retailers, inspectors and others who contribute an As they perform their daily work, farmers and ranchers preserve freshwater recharge areas, wildlife habitat and greenspace. Consumers help farm families maintain their superior natural resource conservation practices by purchasing Florida'sa agricultural products. Farm-City Week activities celebrate the mutually beneficial relationships that support the quality of life we all enjoy. This week, as we, gather with family and friends around the Thanksgiving table, we count these relationships among our many blessings. We commend the many Floridians whose hard work and ingenuity provide us with food Now, therefore, we, the Board of County Commissioners of Union County Florida, by virtue of the authority vested in us, do hereby proclaim November 16-23, 2022 as Farm-City' Week. We call upon all citizens, on this, the 22nd day of November, to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of all those who, working together, produce and supply our community, our  of our economy.  annual impact of $146 billion to Florida's economy.  abundance and reflect the true spirit of our state and nation.  nation and the world with an abundance of agricultural products.  Signed:  Chairman, Union County Board of County Commissioners    vonesEdmunds:  Integrity . Knowledge . Service  November 3, 2022  James Williams, County Coordinator 15 NE First Street Lake Butler, Florida 32054  Union County, Florida - Board of County Commissioners  RE: Jones Edmunds - Work Order No. 27  Union County Central Landfill Monitoring Services - Fiscal Year 2023  Jones Edmunds Proposal No.: 95192-356-22  Dear Mr. Williams and Union County Board of County Commissioners:  Jones Edmunds has prepared Work Order No. 27 for continued Extended Long-Term-Care Monitoring Services at the Union County Central Landfill for Fiscal Year 2023. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) issued a renewed permit for the landfill on Jones Edmunds prepared and submitted the initial permit application on March 15, 2022. Based on site history and project status at that time, we initially recommended a sampling program that was further reduced from the requirements at that time. Our initially proposed sampling program reduced the number of sampling locations and sampling frequency. In the recent past, FDEP had been receptive to progressively decreasing requirements for the However, regulatory "climates" at FDEP vary over time. FDEP rejected our initially proposed sampling program. Despite submitting significant justification for reducing the sampling requirements through three successive Requests for Additional Information, the final permit We fully realize the financial burden these requirements place on Union County. We have historically worked to reduce requirements and the associated financial impact. With this proposed Work Order No. 27, we have strived to contain costs and will continue to execute the work efficiently. A sampling event is required by the end of calendar year 2022. We hope the County will approve this Work Order No. 27 sO that these services can be Iff future efforts are made by the County to contact FDEP or State governmental officials to reduce the sampling requirements, Jones Edmunds will support the County as appropriate. Iff future sampling reductions can be accomplished, our costs will be reduced accordingly.  October 10, 2022.  landfill.  issued by FDEP significantly increased the sampling requirements.  continued.  800.237.1053  JONESEDMUNDS COM    James Williams November 3, 2022 Page 2  We greatly appreciate the opportunity to serve Union County. If you have any questions regarding this proposal, please contact me at (352)377-5821 or cully@ionesedmunds.com.  Sincerely, 7mohggany Timothy G. Cully, PG Project Manager 730 NE Waldo Road Gainesville, FL 32641 Letter.docx  Y,121200-Union: CountyOpportunitest95192-356-22- Monitoring Svcs  FY2023Union County Central Landfill wor No: 27 -Proposal    AGREEMENT  BETWEEN UNION COUNTY AND JONES EDMUNDS  FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WORK ORDER NO. 27  This WORK ORDER, made and entered into this. day of.  2022, by mutual  agreement of the parties hereto, is made a part oft the Professional Services Agreement dated March 17, 2008 by and between Union County, Florida (OWNER) and Jones Edmunds &A Associates, Inc. [Jones Edmunds] (ENGINEER), and by being made a part of said Agreement is therefore subject to the conditions and considerations contained in the This WORK ORDER consists of providing engineering and environmental services and serving as the Engineer of Record for the work described in the attached Workscope and Fee Estimate. The maximum compensation authorized by this WORK ORDER is $31,800. Compensation for these services shall be in accordance with "Attachment A" of this WORK IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have accepted, made, and executed this  Agreement unless otherwise indicated.  ORDER.  WORK ORDER upon the terms and conditions above written.  OWNER:  ENGINEER:  UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA  JONES EDMUNDS & ASSOCIATES, INC.  By:  By:  & Stanley F. Ferreira, Jr., PE President & CEO ATTEST:  Date: ATTEST: By:  Date_otamabu 12021  tgmonunouw  Kathy M. Mercer-Miller Contracts & Liability Coordinator D.lacmbal,2a  Date:  EK  KSK KSV  95192-356-22 November. 2022  Work Order No. 27 Agreement/Scope of Services    Tentative Five-Year Work Program Fiscal Years 2023/2024 - 2027/2028  FDOT  HYBRID PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, December 1, 2022 Open House: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Presentation: 6 p.m.  In Person: 2198 Edison Avenue Jacksonville, FL: 32204  Virtual Public Hearing: Online: nfroads.com/VPH By phone: (415)930-5321 Access code: 534-069-144  Jacksonville Urban Office Training Facility  This meeting will serve as the official public hearing for the Tentative Five-Year Work Program for FDOT District Two. There will be a brief work program development presentation at 6 p.m. followed by a public comment period. Department staff will be on hand to answer questions or concerns for all Interested persons may join the virtual public hearing (VPH) from a computer, tablet or phone or participate in person at the FDOT Jacksonville Urban Office Training Facility, 2198 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, FL: 32204. All participants, regardless of their chosen platform, will experience the same Participants who are unable to attend the webinar online can listen to the hearing by calling (415) 930-5321 and entering access code 534-069-144 when prompted. Please note that while the call-in number is listen-only, callers may submit comments directly to Mr. Greg Evans, FDOT District Two Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Brandi Ify you cannot make the hearing, visit nftroads.comvpn to geti information and submit comments. Comments will be received by the Department at the hearing, at firoads.comvph or by mail until  counties in District Two.  live hearing.  Secretary, at the address listed below.  Vittur at (800) 749-2967 ext. 7468 at least 7 days before the hearing.  December 16, 2022, to be documented as part of the public hearing transcript.  Comments should be addressed to: Greg Evans, District Two Secretary Florida Department of Transportation 1109 S. Marion Avenue, Mail Station 2000 Lake City, Florida 32025-5874 (386)758-3700 or (800)749-2967 Email: gregevans@ooisale.us     V, HAVEN V  National Hospice and Palliative Care Month - November 2022  PROCLAMATION  WHEREAS, for more than 40 years, Haven has helped provide comfort and dignity to thousands of people in north Florida, allowing them to live their last months, weeks or days comfortably WHEREAS, Haven utilizes an interdisciplinary, team-oriented approach to treatment, including expert medical care, quality symptom control, and comprehensive pain management as a WHEREAS, beyond providing physical treatment, Haven attends to the patient's emotional, spiritual and family needs, and provides family services like respite care and bereavement WHEREAS, Haven provides community-Dased palliative care, which delivers expertise to improve quality of life and relief from pain and can be provided at any time during an illness; WHEREAS, in an increasingly fragmented and broken health care system, hospice is one of the few sectors that demonstrates how health care can - and should - work at its best for its WHEREAS, every year 1.5 million Americans living with life-limiting illness, and their families, received care from the nation's hospice programs in communities throughout the United States, WHEREAS, Hayen is an advocate and educator about Advance Care Planning that helps WHEREAS, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have pledged to put patients first in all ofi its programs - including hospice - ensuring a coordinated and patient-led approach to care, protecting patient choice and access toi individualized services based on a patient's unique care NOW,THEREFORE, be it resolved that we the Union County Board of County Commissioners, dol hereby proclaim November 2022 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and encourage citizens to increase their understanding and awareness of care at the end of life, discuss their end of life wishes with their families, and observe this month with appropriate  with the people they love; foundation of care; counseling;  patient;  including Haven;  individuals make decisions about the care they want;  needsi and wishes.  activities and programs.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 22nd day of November, 2022 and caused this seal to be affixed.  Chairman, Union County Board of County Commissioners    RESOLUTION 2022-12  Small County Rural Assistance Program Agreement  Design Construction and Construction Engineering and Inspection For Resurfacing of CR-229N From SR-121To Baker County Line  Financial Project ID: 438212-1-54-01  WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT has authority, under Section 334.044 (7) Florida Statutes, to WHEREAS, the COUNTY has certified to the DEPARTMENT that it has met the eligibility WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT is willing to provide the COUNTY with financial assistance, under FMI No 438212-1-54-01, for costs directly related to the resurfacing or reconstruction of CR-229N from SR-121 to Baker County Line in Union County, Florida, hereinafter referred to as WHEREAS, the COUNTY needs additional time extension until December 31, 2023 due to the addition of scope to extend resurfacing Baker County Line to Norman Lane and to repair the bridge that crosses at tributary of Turkey Creek, just north of Norman Lane; and  enter into this Agreement; and  requirements ofs said Section 339.2816, Florida Statutes; and  the PROJECT; and  WHEREAS, the COUNTY by Resolution No. 2022-12 dated the 22nd day of November, 2022, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, has authorized the Chairman of its  Board of Commissioner to enter into this Agreement.  APPROVED:  ATTEST:  Chairman Union County  Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, Clerk Union County    RESOLUTION 2022-13 Small County Outreach Program  Design Construction and Construction Engineering and Inspection For Flexible Pavement Reconstruction of NE 149th Street From  West of NE 222nd Place to CR-229 Financial Project ID: 438177-1-54-01  WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT has authority, under Section 334.044 (7) Florida Statutes, to WHEREAS, the Small County Outreach Program has been created within the DEPARTMENT pursuant to Section 339.2818, Florida Statutes, to assist small counties in repairing or rehabilitating county bridges, paving unpaved roads, addressing road-related drainage improvements, resurfacing or reconstructing county roads, or constructing capacity or safety WHEREAS, the COUNTY has certified to the DEPARTMENT that it has met the eligibility WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT is willing to provide the COUNTY with financial assistance, under FM No 438177-1-54-01, for costs directly related to the resurfacing or reconstruction of NE 149th Street" from West of NE 222nd Place to CR-229 in Union County, Florida, hereinafter  enter into this Agreement; and  improvements to county roads; ; and  requirements of said Section 339.2816, Florida Statutes; and  referred to as the PROJECT; and  WHEREAS, the COUNTY needs additional time extension until December 31, 2023 due to the recent addition ofi funds and scope on the projects that are being bundled in order to maximize WHEREAS, the County by Resolution No.2022-13 dated November 22, 2022, a copy of which isa attached hereto and made a part hereof, has authorized the Chairman of its Board of  funding with economy of scale; and  Commission to enter into this Agreement.  APPROVED:  ATTEST:  Chairman Union County  Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, Clerk Union County    UNION COUNTY SOLID WASTE MONTHLY REPORT  SALE OF SURPLUS METAL $1,255.69  PRIVATE  PRISON TONAGE FOR CHARGE FOR AND SCRAP MONTHLY  MONTH RENTALS CONTRACTS UNION COUNTY COUNTY  TOTAL $18,129.92  10/01/22 $2,608.59 $3,085.00  257.16  $10,923.48  11/01/22 12/01/22 01/01/23 02/01/23 03/01/23 04/01/23 05/01/23 06/01/23 07/01/23 08/01/23 09/01/24  YTD $2,608.59 $3,085.00  257.16  $10,923.48  $1,255.69  $6,949.28    UNION COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL  MONTHLY REPORTS  10/1/2022 2-26TOTAL INTAKES FOR THE MONTH  LIVE INTAKES STRAY/AT LARGE RELINQUISHED BY OWNER OWNER INTENDED EUTHANASIA TRANSFERRED IN FORM AGENCY OTHER INTAKES PREVIOUS INTAKES TOTAL LIVE INTAKES OUTCOMES ADOPTION RETURN TO OWNER TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER AGENCY RETURN TO FIELD OTHER LIVE OUTCOME SUBTOTAL LIVE OUTCOMES DIED IN CARE LOSTI IN CARE SHELTER EUTHANASIA OWNER INTENTED EUTHANASIA SUBTOTAL OUTCOMES TOTAL OUTCOMES TOTAL IN CARE ATI END OF MONTH MONTHLY MONIES COLLECTED  CANINE FELINE TOTAL  15 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 3 0 26 0 0 0 9 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 10 0  15 1 0 0 7 3 26 0 9 7 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 16 10 $1,129.00    ROAD DEPT OCTOBER 2022 MONTHLY WORK SUMMARY  DISTRICT3  Picked upr paper and trash throughout district Mowed and weeded throughout district Patched and repaired pot holes in roads for district Graded roads in district  DISTRICT4  Picked up paper and trash throughout district Mowed and weeded throughout district Patched and repaired pot holes in roads for district Graded roads in district  DISTRICT5  Picked up paper and trash throughout district Mowed and weeded throughout district Patched and repaired pot holesi in roads for district Graded roadsi in district  DISTRICT1  Picked up paper and trash throughout district Mowed and weeded throughout district Patched and repaired pot holes in roads for district Graded roads in district  DISTRICT2  Picked up paper and trash throughout district Mowed and weeded throughout district Patched and repaired pot holes in roads for district Graded roads in district    Union County Public Library  250 SE 5th Avenue Lake Butler, FL 32054  Phone 386-496-3432  Library Director Report - October 2022  Oct3 - Priti attended thel LBMS Advisory Council meeting.  Oct3- Renee visited LBES and presented Halloween stories for the kindergaten and first grade classes. Oct 4 & 25- - The library held its bi-monthly Senior Social Club programs where the seniors played Bingo and Oet5,6,12,13,19,20,26827-1 Renee presented preschool storytime programs for the children in the Oct6&20-1 Renee presented Ocean Science and Halloween after school programs for students.  enjoyed learning about charcuterie boards.  community.  Oct6-Tennille: met with the teen. JFOL members at UCHS to discuss upcoming events. Oct 10-The Friends oft the Library met and discussed their annual book sale and other library events. Oct 11 - Priti instructed the making ofal Halloween craft at the library's monthly adult program.  Oct 15-The. JFOL held a community rummage sale at the library. Oct17-Iattended the depatment head and UCBCC meeting. Oct 18-The library held al Fall Festival with over 250 attending!  Oct 19- Amy Johnson, from the State Library visited the library.  www.UnionCowntyPabiclleraryerg    UNION CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY  FY23 2201 8956 330 2095 292 770 40,070 26 1/100 10/271 2/40 1/20 1/11 5/149 123 85 94  Oct-22 ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION E-BOOKS CIRCULATION COMPUTER USE REFERENCE NUMBER OF MATERIALS DAYS OPEN MEETING ROOM PROGRAMS CHILDREN ON-SITE CHILDREN OFF-SITE YA ON SITE YA OFF SITE ADULT VOLUNTEER HOURS AVE. ATTENDANCE PER DAY AVE. CIRCULATION PERI DAY    UF IFAS Extension UNIVERSITYA/HORIDA  UNION  Porutay  Commissioner's Report - UF/IFAS Extension October 2022-1 Union County 4-H Extension Agent Activities -1 Meagan Daniel  November 16, 2022  554-Hmembers rode in the UCHS Homecoming parade All 9 community 4-H clubs met for their 1s or 2nd time in October  Wea are up to 153 clubi members work with youth  Wenow] have 16 adult volunteers whol have been background screened and approved to  Westarted our first Teacher Workday Camp on October 17th Space Camp with trip to Santa Fel Planetarium Purpose is toh help parents with childcare on these days 23s student participants with 3 adult volunteers  Presented bat facts and activities to 1st grade classes at Lake Butler Elementary School Completed Resilience program with 6th grade health classes tol help build self-esteem in Union,County had 15j participants at the State Archery Field Match inl Newberry on  middle schoolers October 22nd  Assisted 3rd grade at LBES in solar oven project  MATAAN  Anl Equal Opportunity Institution