UNIONLty  LAKE URUR-WORTHMOTON SPRINGS RAIFORD  Union County Board of County Commissioners  15N Northeast 15 Street, Lake Butler, FL32054- Phone: 386-496-4241" Fax: 386-496-4810  AGENDA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2024 6:00P.M.  NOTE: Ifany person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered. at this meeting orl hearing, he or  she will needa a record for the proceedings andi may needt toe ensure that a verbatim record is made  1. Meeting Called to Order., 2. Invocation and Pledge.. 3. Public Comments 5. Approval of Consent Agenda.. Finance Report Budget Amendment 2024-06 6. UCHS FFA Ag Issues Team, Food Waste..  Chairman Dobbs Commissioner Tallman  4. Report/ Discussion from Thomas Howell and Ferguson..  John Beall Chairman  Minutes: February 19, 2024 Board of Adjustment Meeting, February 19, 2024 Regular Meeting, February  22, 2024 Emergency Meeting and March 11, 2024 Special Meeting  Joseph Harris Tabitha Fitzgerald Attorney Wade Attorney Wade Attorney Wade Attorney' Wade Michaela Clemons Chairman Toby Witt Toby Witt Toby) Witt Toby' Witt  7. Consideration of Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation. 8. Consideration of Ordinance 2024-01 Designating Sheriff as Chief Correctional Officer.. 9. Consideration of Ordinance 2024-02 Allowing Alcohol Sales on Sunday. 10. Discussion of Medical Examiner Interlocal. Agreement. 11. CDL License Employment Contract.. 12. Policy Revision for Hiring Practices.. 14. District 1 Fire Station.. 15. Providence Fire Station.. 16. COPCN for Amerimed. 17. Public Emergency Transport Program.. 18. Report from Department Heads  13. Discussion of Statement of Professional Charges for County Attorney Russ Wade for Payment..  Lamar Griffis, Solid Waste Director Shelton Arnold, Jr., Road Department Mary Brown, Public Library Toby Witt, EMS Director Jim DeValerio, Extension Director 19. Report Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, Clerk of Courts and Comptroller. 20. Report from Russell A. Wade IlI, County Attorney. 21. Report from County Commissioners Donna Jackson, District1 Channing Dobbs, District2 Jimmy Tallman, District3 Mac. Johns, District4 Willie Croft, District5  Clerk Rhoades Attorney' Wade  22. Adjournment  BOARD MEMBERS:  DONNAJACKSON. District1- CHANNINGI DOBBS, District2. IMMYTALLMAN. District3- MAC) JOHNS, District 4. WILLIECROFT, District5  KELLEHENDRICKS RHOADES Caku/Caur/Campmale  RUSSELLWADE County Attorney    BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA CONSENT AGENDA MARCH18, 2024  1. Minutes:  February 19, 2024 Board of Adjustments Meeting February 19, 2024 Regular Meeting February 22, 2024 Emergency Meeting March 11, 2024 Special Meeting  2. Finance Report:  Checks submitted for approval of payment Additional bills submitted after processing    BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SERVING. AS THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA PUBLIC HEARING FEBRUARY 19, 2024  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 a record for the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim recordi is made.  PRESIDING: Channing Dobbs, Chair RECORDING: Reagan E. Robinson, Deputy Clerk  ATTENDING: Commissioner Willie Croft; Commissioner Mac. Johns; Commissioner Donna Jackson; Commissioner  James A. Tallman; Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, Clerk of Court & Comptroller; Dianne Hannon, Board Secretary; Russ Wade, County Attorney; Pamela H. Woodington, Finance Director  MEETING CALLEDTOORDER of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS  Chair Dobbs called the meeting to order at 5:55 pm. Commissioner Croft offered the invocation and led the Pledge  Chair Dobbs called for public comments, hearing none he closed the floor. DAWN MCCARTHY, 12460 NE 216""PLACE, RAIFORD, FLORIDA  CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION AND RESOLUTION BA SE24-01, FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION 24-01SE, JEFF & Attorney Wade read the header of Resolution SE 24-01. Chair Dobbs explained the location of the property and mentioned the couple's plans tot turni it intoa a wedding venue. He stated that he had no concerns with their plans. Mrs. Dawn McCarthy, one of the applicants, stood before the Board and shared how they had purchased Mrs. Tessie Cason's 92-acre ranch. She explained that, with the support of Mrs. Cason, they plan to build a wedding venue while still keeping the integrity of the log cabin, which they would call "The Cason Lodge". She noted her extensive experience in weddings and belief in the sanctity of marriage, sharing that it is something they hope to inspire in younger generations. Mrs. Tessie Cason, former owner of the property, shared her support of the McCarthy's plans, stating that she knew how much her late husband,. Jack, loved the land and is pleased that Mr.  PUBLIC COMMENTS IN FAVOR OF:  and Mrs. McCarthy hold within them the same fondness.  PUBLIC COMMENTS OPPOSEDTO: ACTION BY THE BOARD  There was no discussion against Resolution SE 24-01. Chair Dobbs then closed the floor to public comments. Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Special Exception Application SE 24-01, filed by Jeff & Dawn McCarthy, and the accompanying Resolution SE 24-01. Commissioner Croft seconded the motion and it passed Seeing no further business, Chair Dobbs adjourned the meeting by general consent at 6:04 P.M.  unanimously.  APPROVED:  ATTEST:  Channing Dobbs, Chair  Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, Clerk & Comptroller  Pagelof1    BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY: 19, 2024  NOTE: Ifa any 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 fort the proceedings and may need to ensuret that a verbatim record is made.  PRESIDING: Channing Dobbs, Chair RECORDING: Reagan E. Robinson, Deputy Clerk  ATTENDING: Commissioner Willie Croft; Commissioner Mac Johns; Commissioner James A. Tallman;  Commissioner Donna Jackson; Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, Clerk of Courts & Comptroller; Pamela  Woodington, Finance Director; Diane Hannon, Board Secretary  MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMENTS backa a week.  Chairman Dobbs called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M.  Mr. Chris Towne of Kimley-Horne noted that he would be present to answer any questions regarding road projects. Chair Dobbs asked about CR-229 and Mr. Towne explained that its commencement had been pushed  Hearing no further requests to speak, Chair Dobbs closed the floor to public comments. CONSIDERATION OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION 24-01, JEFF AND DAWN MCCARTHY Commissioner Tallman seconded the motion andi it passed unanimously. REPORT/DISCUSSION FROM THOMAS HOWELL8 & FERGUSON  Commissioner Jackson moved to approve Special Exception 24-01 and its accompanying documents.  Mr. John Beall presented the TH&F. January report and shared that he had no questions or concerns. He noted that he met with the Purchasing & Procurement Policy Committee and will schedule a meeting to continue the  review.  APPROVAL OFT THE CONSENT AGENDA  Commissioner. Jackson and Chair! Dobbs discussed corrections on verbiage that neededt to ber madei int the proposed minutes, and Clerk Rhoades agreed with the changes. Clerk Rhoades noted that a payment for a floral arrangement for a staff member's family member's funeral was included in the bills, and asked that the Board declare the purchase a public purpose for promoting goodwill and morale with staff. Mrs. Woodington then brought up returning $83.901 to the NRA for unspent grant funds and other bills that arrived today. Commissioner Tallman then moved to approve the Consent Agenda which includes the Minutes (changed as discussed) and Finance Report, including the additional bills and declaring the floral arrangement a public Mrs. Woodington explained that Commissioner. Jackson had asked her to reach out to gather more information and report to the Board an update on1 the FRDP Grant. She found that they don't have a grant contract and hadn't received an answer to the question proposed by Commission Jackson if changes can be made. Commissioner Jackson inquired as to how much the grant is for and what its purpose is. Mrs. Woodington shared that it is $190,000 to fund the purchase of recreation equipment such as ballfields, ADA sidewalks and batting cages,  purpose. Commissioner Croft seconded the motion andi it passed unanimously.  amongst other items.  Page 1of4    Regular Meeting February 19, 2024  Mrs. Woodington then addressed that the 911 Department was awarded $100,000 to use for cybersecurity. Commissioner Tallman moved to accept the grant and appropriate the funds accordingly. Commissioner Croft Mrs. Woodington also disclosed that Commissioner Johns asked her to find out recent updates about the Providence Fire Station. She spoke to Mrs. Tingle in the Fire Marshall's office, and discovered that they don't approve plans. As a result oft that conversation, she also discovered information regarding State appropriations fori fire vehicles, and shared that funds have been appropriated for equipment, but that pieces of information are needed tot further the process, and a contract has not yet been received from the Fire Marshall's office. Mr. Fred Sirmones, Jr. came before the Board to provide reassurance about. JUKKA's mission to help children and senior citizens. He explainedi that he wasn't present to down anyone, rathert tos shedI light on pertinent information. He noted that his appearance was intended to give the Board the opportunity to review what. JUKKA does at final time. He noted as sit down he had witht the late Mr. Marvin Pritchett in 2012 regarding Mr. Sirmones. Jr.'s business plan for. JUKKA. He then discussed how partnering with the trash service could allow them to obtain grants he wouldn't be able to otherwise. Mr. Sirmones Jr1 then detailed the work he did with Hope Alliance, a youth center inJ Jacksonville. He went ont tor request that the Board consider exiting their agreements witht thel Recreation Board. Commissioner Tallman informed him of how difficult it was to fill board seats, hence why the afore-mentioned agreement was enacted. Mr. Sirmones Jr. then passed out a flyer of a photo from Mrs. Vicky John's Facebook which included nine individuals, including Commissioner Johns and Mrs.. Johns. He stated that their involvement was ac conflict of interest. He noted that this number of people and their contribution broke bylaws of the board. Mr. Sirmones. Jr. stated that he provided thei information in hopes that the Board would maket their own decisions. Discussion then ensued regardingar maintenance position and the status of itsi fulfillment. Chair Dobbs questioned if he was refencing the Code Enforcement Officer position and Mr. Sirmones Jr. said no. Chair Dobbs then explained that Mr. Tommy Mobley was hired as the sole Recreation employee who reports to the Road Department. Confusion arose in the discussion. In summation, Chair Dobbs then clarified that Mr. Sirmones Jr. was asking the Board to dissolve the Recreation Board and join forces with. JUKKA. Mr. Sirmones Jr. confirmed, stated that he wouldn't work with hand-picked people. Chair Dobbs thanked him for his time.  seconded the motion andi it passed unanimously.  REQUEST FROM. JUKKA TO DISSOLVE THE RECREATION BOARD  MALLORY SOUTHWELL RECREATION BOARD SECRETARY  Mrs. Mallory Southwell, Recreation Board Secretary, came before the Board to discuss information previously stated. She shared how Recreation has higher numbers than ever. She brought up the 275 children involved in spring sports and addressed how needs have been met with the creation oft thes soccer club. She noted that herself and Mrs. Chelsey Dukes, thet treasurer, were approached by Mrs. Woodington to fillt the positions, whicht the! Board of County Commissioners approved. Mrs. Southwell shared that she had never spoken to Commissioner Johns about the position. She explained that Commissioner and Mrs. Johns are helpful to the Board. She noted the picture Mr. Sirmones Jr. brought up and stated that Mrs. Johns was over Babe Ruth, Porsche was over football, and. Jeff was over soccer. She explained that she was not aware of any concerns with ori from. JUKKA or others and shared that she was open to suggestions for any improvements. On that note, she referenced Mrs. Mary Brown of the UC Public Library, who had shared that she would love a disc golf course. She reminded everyone that progress is made when everyone works together, andi noted that she had shared reports witht the Board secretary. Clerk Rhoades requested that Mrs. Southwell includet the Clerki ine emails moving forward, as she was unaware that the County had those records, and had public record requests fort them. Mrs. Southwell obliged before addressing that after school programs are not possible because of a lack of workforce and funding. She closed by thanking  Page 2 of4    Regular Meeting February 19, 2024  the Board and community for their support. Chair Dobbs noted that he could not thank the Recreation Board enough for donating their time and efforts. Hes shared that nothing is more important than children. The Board decided by general consent that Attorney Wade and Chair Dobbs would review the bylaws, as well as the interlocal agreement between the City of Lake Butler and County. Commissioner Johns noted that the Recreation Board deserveda pat on the back. Het then mentioned: a new organization called Paced Labor, founded by Mr. Craig Slocum, who came back tot the communityt to create: as seven-on-seven touch football team. Her noted that the organization raised over $10,000 inj private donations, showing that there is al better way to go about this issue. Clerk Rhoades and Commissioner Tallman provided history regarding the City of Lake Butler and the previously dissolved Interlocal Agreement. Clerk Rhoades noted that she would work with Mrs. Hannon to get  records to Attorney' Wade: so he can al begin to draft language for a new agreement. 10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER'S AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH BUS (BRAIN BUS)  Miss Donna Lee, program manager for the Alzheimer's Association read the 10 signs of Alzheimer's before providing details for support and Resources for victims of Alzheimer's and their caretakers, as well as loved ones. She provided a2 24/7 helpline number, 1-800-282-3900, for anyone who needs information and support regarding Alzheimer's Disease. She explained that more than 300 of Union County's population have Alzheimer's or dementia, 25% of who's caretakers are unpaid. She noted that she covers rural counties from Gilchrist to Tallahassee and Jacksonville. She further explained that her purpose is to bring resources to rural counties who  don't have assistance for these people and their families otherwise. CONSIDERATION OF PAYMENT FOR PAST DUE EMPLOYEMENTTAX  Ms. Michaela Clemons, human resources, brought to the Board's attention past due employment taxes. She explained that they were old issues that the county did not agree that they owed and that most should not have been paid out by the State. She explained that she had contested the payments in every way she knew how. She shared that Dolores from the Department of Revenue told her to take the issue to the board and requested that they approve her to go ahead and make the payments. Commissioner Tallman noted al long conversation he had this afternoon in which it was revealed that the County doesn't have much of a choice. He explained that the Department of Revenue has the ability to take legal action ift the payments aren't made. Commissioner Tallman moved to pay $3,699.69 tot the Department of Revenue andt to release the check. Commissioner. Johns seconded  the motion and it passed unanimously. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS  Mr. Lamar Griffis, Solid Waste Director, noted that he spent his first week as Solid Waste Director learning the Mr. Shelton Arnold. Jr., Road Department Superintendent, shared that he picked up Trucks from Marion Countya at no cost to the County, and attributed the assets being received at no cost to Mr. Williams. He asked the Board to think with their heart and make the decision that's best for the county, and to not look at what he's accused of, but only look at the good parts, when it comes to Mr. Williams's situation. He closed by noting that the County Mrs. Brown noted publiclyt that the library has after school, senior, teen, and adult programs as well as other large community events. She shared her excitement for new recreation possibilities and reminded the Board that she  ropes and thanked Mrs. Kim Hayes for leaving the department in such great condition.  needs to do more to increase its revenue.  had four months until retirement. Chair Dobbs thanked her for everything she does.  Page 3of4    Regular Meeting February 19, 2024  Mr. Toby) Witt, EMSI Director, was absent.  Mr.. Jim DeValerio, Union County UF/IFAS Extension director, bragged ont theiry youtho Outreach programs. He noted thes significance of blending athletics with academic programs and hows students in Extension programs participate actively Recreation programs at the OJ Phillips Recreation center. He closed by asking for if he could join a grant  to helpwith the funding of the removal ofi invasive weeds, and the Board agreed. REPORT FROM KELLIE RHOADES HENDRICKS, CLERK OF COURTS AND COMPTROLLER  Clerk Rhoades shared that the Chief. Judge asked that the County. Judge and a Court Administrative Representative be added to all Courthouse-related grants. Commissioner. Jackson move to approve this action. Commissioner  Croft seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. RUSSELL A. WADE III, COUNTY ATTORNEY  Attorney Wade noted that Mr. Collin Thacker, Labor Attorney, was appointed to handle thei internal investigation as moved by Commissioner. Jackson in ap previous meeting. He shared that he provided Mr. Thacker with the State  Attorney'sreport.  REPORT FROM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  Commissioner Jackson stated that Clerk Rhoades brought to her attention that the Board needs to draft an Ordinance designating! Sheriff Brad Whitehead Chief Correction Officer of thej jail, and directed Attorney Wade to Commissioner Jackson then addressed that the Board doesn't have a signed copy of Attorney' Wade's contract, and recapped history whichi indicatedi it was approved anda accepted by the Board, and that Commissioner Tallman was the chair at that time. She iterated that the only issue seems tol be thel lack ofs signatures on the contract, and the easiest solution is for Commissioner Tallman to sign the contract and move forward. The Board agreed for Chair Dobbs thanked Mr. Arnold. Jr., the Recreation Department and 4-H fora alli that they dot for the County. Commissioner. Johns stated that Mrs. Woodington was working on obtaining information about the state of the Providence Fire Station. He also mentioned that a Broadband meeting is March 6 at either 12 or 1F P.M. Clerk Seeing no further business, Chair Dobbs adjourned the meeting bys general consent at 7:26P.M.  draft the ordinance and advertise it for adoption at the next meeting.  Commissioner Tallman sign Attorney Wade's contract by general consent.  Rhoades consented to Mrs. Woodington: sitting in on the meeting.  APPROVED:  ATTEST:  Channing Dobbs, Chairman  Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, Clerk of Courts  Page 4 of4    BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA EMERGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 2024  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 a record for the proceedings andi mayr need to ensure that a verbatim record is made.  PRESIDING: Channing Dobbs, Chair RECORDING: Reagan E. Robinson, Deputy Clerk  ATTENDING: Commissioner Willie Croft; Commissioner Mac Johns; Commissioner James A. Tallman;  Commissioner Donna Jackson; Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, Clerk of Courts & Comptroller; Diane Hannon, Board Secretary; Russell A. Wade, County Attorney; Pamela Woodington, Finance  Director  MEETING CALLEDTOORDER INVOCATION AND PLEDGE PUBLIC COMMENTS DISCUSSION  Chairman Dobbs called the meeting to order at 4:00P.M.  Commissioner Tallman presented the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Hearing no requests to speak, Chair Dobbs closed thet floor to public comments.  Commissioner Jackson asked if the Board needed to declare an emergency purpose for the meeting. Attorney Wade: stated that he didn'tthink there actually was an emergency, and explainedi that the meeting was called due toar miscalculation of dates, sO it was for a specific purpose. Commissioner Jackson moved to declare the situation an emergency. Commissioner Croft seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Chair Dobbs explained that, per Mr. Collin Thacker, Labor Attorney, Mr. Williams should've been suspended based on workdays, not calendar days. Commissioner Jackson then clarified that the motion she made at the previous meeting was to place Mr. Williams on administrative leave until the labor attorney finishes his investigation. She recapped that the originallystated "in accordance with policy", but noted that the policyonly discusses suspension without pay for disciplinary purposes, and that was not the case for this matter, as this suspension is for investigative purposes. Commissioner Jackson moved to clarify Mr. Williams' suspension to be until March 11, when the meeting to review the matter is scheduled. Commissioner Croft seconded the motion and it passed Seeing no further business, Chair Dobbs adjourned the meeting by general consent at 4:05P.M.  unanimously.  APPROVED:  ATTEST:  Channing Dobbs, Chairman  Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, Clerk of Courts  Page 1of1    BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA SPECIAL MEETING MARCH: 11, 2024  NOTE: Ifa any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he or she will needa ar record for the proceedings and may need to ensure that av verbatim recordi is made.  PRESIDING: Channing Dobbs, Chair RECORDING: Reagan E. Robinson, Deputy Clerk  ATTENDING: Commissioner Willie Croft; Commissioner Mac Johns; Commissioner James A. Tallman;  Commissioner Donna Jackson; James Williams, County Coordinator; Diane Hannon, Board Secretary; Russell A. Wade, County Attorney; Pamela Woodington, Finance Director  MEETING CALLED TOORDER INVOCATION. AND PLEDGE PUBLIC COMMENTS  Chairman Dobbs called the meeting to order at 5:00P.M.  Commissioner Croft presented the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Mr. Shelton Arnold Jr., Road Department Superintendent, addressed how difficult it's been finding drivers with CDLS tol hire. He requested that the Board create ap policy that would allow him to hire people without their CDLS and pay for them to attend classes, which cost $2,100, with the understanding that they stay with the County for acertain amount of time. Commissioner. Jackson noted that Clerk Rhoades informed her that EMS has a similar policy. Mr. Toby Witt, EMS Director, explained that the program doesn't work well for them because it's a scholarship, and not county funds. Clerk Rhoades asked Mr. Witt that it would be a good starting point for the road department need, and he confirmed that it should. Commissioner Jackson requested that Attorney Wade Mr. Asher Sullivan shared that he asked Mrs. Hannon add him to the agenda at the previous meeting and she stated that she hadi tos speak to Chair Dobbs about the addition. He noted the agenda was released and he wasn't on it. He went on to question why the agenda for the last meeting was posted half an hour before the 4:00 meeting. Mrs. Hannon explained thats she posted it as soon as she found out. He closed by: stating that the Building Mr. Greg Williams, pastor and brother of Mr. Jimmy Williams, shared that our Constitution was made on morality and faith. He noted that Union County is a flickering light of hope in a world full of darkness. He stated that he loves that we can still talk about Jesus and would love toi think thatlcould be maintained. He that if Mr. Williams has in fact broken the code of conduct, than he: should be given the according consequences, but that they not take away! his livelihood. Hea askedi the Board to dot things ina away that honors. Jesus. He closed byr reciting Galatians 6:7, "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows," and asked that the Board not let  draft a policy/contract to present at the March 18 meeting and he obliged.  Department and County are broken.  politics not get in the way of doing what's best for the County.  Hearing no further requests to speak, Chair Dobbs closed the floor1 to public comments.  ATTORNEYS FOR JIMMY WILLIAMS  Attorney Wade shared his understanding that the labor attorney would report back to the Board beforehand, whereas the labor attorney thought that he would be present to hear Mr. Williams' attorneys before sharing his finding. Due to the miscommunication, Mr. Williams' attorneys overcommitted and were unable to attend. Mr.  Page 1of2    Special Meeting March 11, 2024  Williams shared that her met with thel labor attorney and provided allo compiled information. Commissioner. Jackson shared her fears that decisions are being made based on how the County could best mitigate legal ramifications. She explained that it wouldn't be fair to hold the meeting without Mr. Williams's attorneys present. Chair Dobbs noted that the labor attorney's report would be done by the end of the week. Taking this into consideration, Commissioner Tallman suggested that the Board handle everything at the regular meeting the next week. Mr. Williams'sshared that his attorneys had previously understood the meeting tol be on March: 25. Chair Dobbs noted that March 25 would be the safest bet. Commissioner Tallman moved to hold and properly advertise ai meeting on March 251 to discuss ther results of thei investigations. Commissioner Croft seconded the motion andi it passed Chair Dobbs shared that he received a call from the Governor's Office at 4:001 that afternoon, regarding awarded funding for a new EMS: station in Lake Butler. Discussion ensued regarding underspending the funds versus using ARPAI funds to coverad difference. Agreeing to accept thet funds, and make any concrete decisions on how to cover the shortage at a later date, Commissioner Tallman moved to accept $2.25 million from the State for the replacement of the EMS, Fire and Forestry Station in Lake Butler. Commissioner Croft seconded the motion and Commissioner Johns asked that Providence Fire Station bid to be on the March 18 Regular Meeting and it was Seeing no further business, Chair Dobbs adjourned the meeting bys general consent at! 5:29P.M.  unanimously.  it passed unanimously. confirmed to already be oni it.  APPROVED:  ATTEST:  Channing Dobbs, Chairman  Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, Clerk of Courts  Page 2 of2    Union County Board of County Commission 15 Northeast: 1"Street . Lake Butler, FL. 32054 Phone: 386-496-4241 . Fax: 386-496-4810  Budget Amendment 2024-06 Amended Budget  Account Number  Current Budget  Account Description  Revenue Expenditure  Reason  FUND: GRT MISC GRANTS 366-00-02-00 PRIVATE! SOURCE CONTRIBUTIONS RCD 574-40-02-00 TRAVEL SPECIAL EVENTS RCD 574-48-02-00 PROMOTIONAL SPECIAL EVENTS RCD 574-54-02-00 MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL EVENTS RCD  4,000  4,000 Contributions made by private business, 2,000 citizens and North FL Economic 1,250 Development. For participation of Rural  2,000 1,250 750  750  County Days FY2024  TOTAL OF AMENDMENTS $ 4,000 $ 4,000 TOTAL OF ALL AMENDMENIS $ 4,000 $  4,000  March 18, 2024  CHAIR: Channing Dobbs  COMPTROLLER:  Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, CPA    UNION RUTIER WOPTHINGTON SPRINGS-BAIORNA PALE  art  Union County Board of County Commissioners  151 Northeast P Street, Lake Butler. FL32054 Phoner 386-496-4241 Fax: 386-496-4810  UNION COUNTY - FLORIDA APROCLAMATION  Declaring April 2024 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month"  in Union County, Florida  WHEREAS: Children are our most valuable resource, and they are also our most vulnerable WHEREAS: child abuse and neglect cause significant trauma tot the abused child(ren) resulting WHEREAS: Child abuse prevention activities succeed because of the partnerships created  population; and  inl long term physical and emotional effects, and  between child welfare professionals, mental health organizations, law enforcement  agencies, and community-Dased organizations; and  WHEREAS: The University of Florida ChldrensAdvocacy Centerwas established to achieve  better outcomest for children and their families who arey victims of child abuse and neglect by providing collaborative, community-Dased services to all those affected;  and  WHEREAS: During the month of April, public and private-sector agencies, childcare  professionals, child advocates, and residentswill bei increasing the public's  awareness of child abuse and neglect prevention County, Florida, I do hereby proclaim April 2024 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Union County, Florida.  Now, therefore, through the authority vested in me by the Board of County Commissioners of Union  BOARD OFCOUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFUnion COUNTY, FLORIDA  BY:.  BOARD MEMBERS:  DONNA IACKSON, Districtl CHANNINGI DOBBS, Daind2-INMITALINAN.Dsinats MACI TOHNS, District 4. WILECROFT, District5  MEHADRCSEACADS CiakaChun/Chmyiaile  RUSSELL WADE County Attorney    ORDINANCE 2024-01  AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA DESIGNATINGTHE UNION COUNTYS SHERIFF AS THE CHIEF CORRECTIONAL OFFICER OF THE UNION COUNTY CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 951.061, FLORIDA STATUTES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  WHEREAS, Section 951.061, Florida Statutes, authorizes the Board of County Commissioners of Union County, Florida to designate the Union County Sheriff as the chief  correctional officer of the Union County correctional system; and  WHEREAS, the Union County correctional system has traditionally been under the WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Union County, Florida has found and determined that the designation of the Union County Sheriff as the chief correctional officer of the Union County correctional system in accordance with Section 951.061, Florida Statutes, is in  command of the Union County Sheriff; and  the best interest of Union County and its citizens.  NOW THEREFORE, bei it adopted and ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Section 1. Adoption and Incorporation of Recitals. The Board of County Commissioners of Union County, Florida adopts the above-outlined recitals and incorporates them herein as part  Union County, Florida as follows:  and parcel of this ordinance.  Section 2. Purpose and Authority for Ordinance. This ordinance is adopted for the purpose of designating the Union County Sheriff as the chief correctional officer of the Union County correctional system and is adopted pursuant to the authority granted by Section 951.061, Florida Statutes, Chapter 125, Florida Statutes-, and other relevant provisions of Floridal law. Section 3. Designation of Union County Sheriff as Chief Correctional Officer of1 the Union County Correctional System. The Board of County Commissioners of Union County, Florida designates the Union County Sheriff as the chief correctional officer of the Union County  correctional system in accordance with Section 951.061, Florida Statutes.  Section 4. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict; Effective Date of Ordinance. All ordinances inc conflict are hereby repealed. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon filing  with the Secretary of State of the State of Florida.    THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County  Commissioners on the  day of  2024.  Attest:  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA  By:  Kellie Hendricks Rhoades Clerk of Court  Channing Dobbs, Chair Board of County Commissioners  OFFICIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT from the Department of State that the foregoing  Ordinance has been filed therewith was received the, day of  2024.  Kellie Hendricks Rhoades Clerk of the Circuit Court    ORDINANCE 2024-02  AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING ORDINANCE 00-3; AMENDING SECTION2 ORDINANCE 80-1, PROHIBITING THE SALE, CONSUMPTION, OR SERVING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ATI ESTABLISHMENTS LICENSED BY THE DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING CERTAIN HOURS, PROVIDING THAT NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BE SOLD, CONSUMED, SERVED, OR PERMITTED TO BE SERVED OR CONSUMED AT SUCH ESTABLISHMENTS BETWEEN 1:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. SUNDAY, 12:00 A.M. TO7:00 A.M. MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, AND 1:00 A.M. TO 7:00 A.M. SATURDAY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners has, by prior ordinances 80-1, 84-2 (repealed), and 00-3, regulated the appropriate times for sale of alcoholic beverages within the  County; and  WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners finds that Ordinance 00-3 should be abolished and Ordinance 80-1 should be amended extending the hours of the: sale, consumption and service of alcoholic beverages within the unincorporated areas of the county on Sundays. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Union  County, Florida, as follows:  Section 1: Ordinance 00-3 is hereby abolished.  Section 2. Section 2 of Ordinance 80-1 is hereby amended to read as follows:  Section 2. No alcoholic beverages may be sold, consumed, served, or permitted to be served or consumed in or at any place holding a license under the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco of the Department of Business Regulations of the State of Florida, within the  unincorporated areas of Union County, Florida between the following times:  a. b. C.  1:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Sunday; 1:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. Saturday.  12:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; and  Section 3: All ordinances in conflict are hereby repealed. This ordinance shall take effect  upon filing with the Department of State.    THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County  Commissioners on the  day of  2024.  Attest:  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA  By:  Kellie Hendricks Rhoades Clerk of Court  Channing Dobbs, Chair Board of County Commissioners  OFFICIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT from the Department of State that the foregoing  Ordinance has been filed therewith was received the day of  2024.  Kellie Hendricks Rhoades Clerk of the Circuit Court    Dianne Hannon From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status:  Russ Wade wadelaw@gmail.com> Friday, March 8, 2024 1:23PM Dianne Hannon billing) Follow up Flagged  Diana M.. Johnson; Bob Swain; Sylvia E. Torres; Channing Dobbs Re: Assistance requested (Medical Examiner changes to appointment, structure and couny,mews,150pP142E5780-a50s39283ca5ideapng  Dianne can you add this to the agenda for the next regular meeting? On Fri, Mar 8, 2024, 1:16F PM Sylvia E. Torres SoTEseAEAtunVP wrote:  Good afternoon, Wade:  On Tuesday (March 12, 2024), the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners will be considering certain changes to the structure and billing oft the District 8 Medical Examiner's Office, the office that covers Union County. The relevant agenda item is L(1) here. Our current Medical Examiner, Thomas M. Coyne, M.D., Ph.D, has taken other employment. While we wait fort the Governor to appoint a new Medical Examiner for District 8 (and Dixie County), the State Attorney has expressed his intent to appoint a "substitute" Medical Examiner, pursuant to Sec. 406.15, Fla. Stat.  Under the current structure and billing for the Medical Examiner's Office, the University of Florida administers the day- to-day with costs paid by the counties. The counties individually entered into three party agreements between UF, the Governorappointed Medical Examiner, and the counties for services provided and billing. The new: structure being proposed to the Alachua County Board would have Alachua County acting as the administrator (as opposed to UF), through a single contract between Alachua County and the Medical Examiner. Alachua County, as the host county, would be responsible for a single periodic payment to the Medical Examiner, and the other counties would pay their share to Alachua County, pursuant to an interlocal agreement. This new structure and billing model is common around  the state.  Ifthe Board approves thei interlocal agreement between the counties on Tuesday, please be on thel lookout for a snail- mail letter from me and the circulated interlocal, draft attached. We're asking that your Board consider this as soonas possible, because the current Medical Examiner is leaving on April 11. We appreciate your assistance.  Please let me know ify you have any questions,    Sylvia  Sylvia E. 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INTERLOCALAGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES  AMONG ALACHUA COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, BRADFORD COUNTY, LEVY COUNTY,GILCHRIST COUNTY, UNION COUNTY, & DIXIE COUNTY This INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is regarding Medical Examiner Services and is entered by and between Alachua County, Baker County, Bradford County, Gilchrist County, Levy County, Union County, and Dixie County, all of which are political subdivisions of the State of Florida (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties" or the  "District 8 Counties").  WITNESSETH:  WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 406.06, Florida Statutes, al District Medical Examiner is WHEREAS, the Medical Examiner may appoint physicians as Associate Medical Examiners and other substitutes toj provide medical examiner services, as specified in Chapter 406, Florida Statutes and Florida Rules Administrative Procedure 11G-1.002, as may be amended; and WHEREAS, Medical Examiners are entitled to fees, salaries and expenses from the general funds or other funds under the control of the board of county commissioners within the WHEREAS, the Medical Examiners Commission within the State ofFlorida, Department ofLaw Enforcement had established the Florida Medical Examiner District 8 to include within it: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union Counties, and also, covering Dixie County WHEREAS, Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, Union and Dixie counties are "public agencies" within the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969, Section 163.01, Florida WHEREAS, Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, permits public agencies to make the most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with other localities on a basis of mutual advantage, and to provide services that will accord best with geographic, economic, population, and other factors influencing the needs and development of local communities; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into this Agreement for the purpose of agreeing to the joint operation of the Medical Examiner District 8 Office in accordance with Chapter 406, WHEREAS, the District 8 Counties agree to allocate the costs and expenditures relating to the medical examiners services to be provided by the Medical Examiner District 8 Office; and WHEREAS, the District 8 Medical Examiner and the State Attorney for the Eighth Judicial Circuit seek to designate Alachua County to serve as the administrating agency to administer this Agreement and the medical examiner services to be provided to and on behalfthe  appointed by the Governor for each Medical Examiner District; and  respective Medical Examiner District; and  (Dixie County isi in District 3 but is covered by District 8); and  Statutes; and  Florida Statutes, as may be amended; and  Parties; and  Interlocal Agreement, Medical Examiner_y.3.8.24  Page I of13    WHEREAS, the Parties find that it is in the public benefit and in the public interest to NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual terms, understandings, conditions, promises, covenants and payment set forth in this Agreement, and intending to be  enteri into this Agreement.  legally bound, the Parties hereby agree as follows:  1. 2. be amended.  Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated in this Agreement. Purpose. The purpose of this Interlocal Agreement is to provide for the joint operation of the District 8 Medical Examiner's Office in accordance with Chapter 406, Florida Statutes, as may 3. Term. This Agreement will be the first billing cycle of the District 8 Medical Examiner ("effective date-"), and shall continue to be in effect until September 30, 2030, unless carlier terminated as provided inj paragraph 5 below ("Initial term"). The Initial term of this Agreement may be continued at Alachua County's option, and upon notice to thel Parties, for one (I)additional  period of five (5) years, unless earlier terminated.  4.  Agreement.  A. The Parties agree to the joint operation for the Florida District 8 Medical Examiner's Office, in accordance with this Agreement and Chapter 406, Florida Statutes, as may be amended. The appointed Medical Examiner for District 8 will provide to the Parties the medical examiner services, duties, and responsibilities set forth in Florida laws related to medical examiner services, including, but not limited to, autopsies, examinations, investigations, and possession and disposition of bodies and specimens B. Alachua County accepts the responsibility, and the Parties agree that Alachua County will service as the "Administrator" for the purpose of(a) carrying out the provisions of this Agreement, (b): managing funds associated with this Agreement, and (c) providing services to manage the contract with the Medical Examiner. The Administrator, by and through its Board of County Commissioners, is authorized to enter into a separate written contract with the appointed Medical Examiner for District 8, including any interim appointments. The Administrator will provide a copy of such contract including any amendments thereto and the associated budgets to a Party upon request. Alachua County will provide documentation, upon request, to the other District 8 Alachua County agrees to make available and supply an office space and facility to be used as the District 8 Medical Examiner's Office ("Office"). Unless otherwise stated in the contract for medical examiner services between the Administrator and the appointed Medical Examiner, the Administrator will provide the utilities, IT, maintenance, repair, janitorial, security, mowing, and upkeep of the Office ("maintenance expenses"). The Administrator may use its own staffing and resources, or contract with others, for the maintenance expenses of the Office.  ("Services").  Counties as to use of the funds for audit and accounting purposes.  Interlocal Agreement, Medical Examiner_y.3.8.24  Page 2of13    5.  Termination.  A. Any Party may notify the Administrator at any time of the failure of the appointed Medical Examiner to provide the Services to one or more of the Parties. The Administrator shall then act on its separate contract with the Medical Examiner to B. The: failure ofany Party to comply with any provision ofthis Agreement willj place that Party in default. Priort to terminating the Agreement, ai non-defaulting Party will notify the defaulting Party in writing. This notification will make specific reference to the provision that gave rise to the default. The non-defaulting Party will give the defaulting Party seven (7) business days to curet the default. Ifthedefault: situation isi not corrected within the allotted time, the non-defaulting Party may provide notice of the default to Alachua County, as the Administer of this Agreement, who then has the right to (1) terminate this Agreement as to such defaulting Party, (2) recover from the defaulting the Party the outstanding amounts and fees due, and (3) utilize any other remedy C.I Int the event any single county desires to terminate their involvement or party status to this Agreement, with or without cause, then the Administrator, upon receipt of the terminating Party's written notice, and without prior approval of any other the other Parties, may enter into a separate termination agreement with the county who is the terminating Party. In this event, the county who seeks to terminate shall pay any outstanding amounts and fees to the Administrator due under this Agreement. Any change (removal or addition) in the Parties listed in this Agreement, or the termination by a single county oft that county's participation in this Agreement, shall not invalidate this Agreement or any obligations between the other Parties. In such event, this D. Notwithstanding paragraph C, this Agreement may not be terminated without a A. The Medical Examiner will prepare a proposed annual budget by May 1st for each ensuing fiscal year and will deliver such to the Alachua County Office ofl Management & Budget (fiscal year October 1 through September 30). The proposed budget shall include the separate amounts to be charged to each of the District 8 Counties, including Alachua County. The amounts due will be based upon an apportionment methodology for the Services provided by the Medical Examiner to such County plus the operational expenses of the Office during the fiscal year (hereinafter the "Budgeted Amount"). B. Each of the District 8 Counties agree that Alachua County will be compensated ai fee calculated at five percent (5%) for the administrative services provided by Alachua County under this Agreement "Administrative Fee"). The Budget Amounts to be due and paid in paragraph 6(A) above, shall include a fee for the facility and the  attempt tol have the default cured.  available under Florida law or in equity.  Agreement will remain in effect for the other Parties. separate written termination agreement.  6.  Budget and Expenses.  Administrative Fee.  Interlocal Agreement, Mediçal Examiner.y.3.8.24  Page 3of13    C. The Parties acknowledge that the Budgeted Amounts are anticipated to change each year during thet term of this Agreement. The following estimates are provided: The Budgeted Amount for April 12th 2024 through September 30th 2024 time  period is estimated to be: Alachua - $1,194,712.37 Baker - $62,956.32 Bradford $46,065.86 Dixie $62,956.32 Gilchrist - $46,065.86 Levy -$121,306.64 Union - $16,890.95  The Budget. Amount estimated for FY25 (Oct 1St 2024 - September 30th 2025) is:  Alachua - $1,532,684 Baker-S126,774 Bradford-$ $92,762 Dixie - $126,774 Gilchrist - $92,762 Levy - $244,273 Union - $34,013  D. Alachua County, as Administrator, shall deliver invoices to the other District 8 Counties and each County agrees to pay Alachua County the invoiced amounts. Alachua County will designate and inform the other District 8 Counties where  payments are to be addressed and delivered.  7. Dispute Resolution. Any Party to this Agreement may notify the Administrator that it wishes to commence formal dispute resolution with respect to any default or unresolved problem under this Agreement. The Administrator then agrees to notify all of the other Parties of such. The matter will be submitted to a Florida Certified Circuit Court Civil Mediator, of the Administrator's choosing, for mediation to be held within 90 calendar days following the written notice of the Administrator. In the event the dispute cannot be resolved by mediation, it may be filed as a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction in Alachua County, Florida. The Parties agree to waive the right to jury by trial. In the event of legal action, each Party agrees to bear its Insurance. Each Party shall maintain adequate insurance coverage to protect its own interests and obligations under this Agreement. The contract with the Medical Examiner will Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned except with the written consent of the  own attorneys' fees and costs.  8. 9. Parties.  require the Medical Examiner to provide proofofinsurance coverage.  Interlocal Agreement, Medical Examiner_V.3.8.24  Page 40 of13    10. Amendment. This Agreement may not be amended, modified, discharged, or rescinded, 11. Public Records. Each Party acknowledges that they are a local government subject to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes and that each filea and allj papers pertaining to any activities performed fororinrelationt to this Agreement: are publici recordsavailable fori inspection by any person, unless is confidential information or an exemption applies. The Parties acknowledge their own 12. Independent Contractor. The Parties intend that with regard to the provisions and respective responsibilities of this Agreement, the Parties are independent contractors and no Party shall receive any other benefits besides those expressly provided for herein. Persons employed by one Party are deemed not to be employees or agents of any other Party to this Agreement. 13. Indemnification. Nothing herein isi intended to serve: as a waiver ofs sovereign immunity by any Party, nor shall anything included herein be construed as consent by any Party to this Agreement to be sued by third parties in any matter arising out oft this Agreement. The Parties are State agencies or subdivisions oft the State of Florida, as defined in Florida Statutes, and all Parties agree to be fully responsible for the acts and omissions of their own officers and employees, 14. Responsibility. Nothing herein shall be deemed to be an assumption of liability of any County for any acts, inactions, omissions, or negligence of any other Party. Although Alachua County will provide ai facility and administrative: services as stated herein, the Parties acknowledge and agree that the Medical Examiner is responsible at any and all times for the operations of the Medical Examiner's Office and the Services provided. The Parties agree that Alachua County shall not be responsible, and it shall not be assumed that Alachua County is liable for the acts, inactions, omissions or negligence oft the Medical Examiner, or his/her associates, employees and 15. Conflict ofI Interest. The Parties shall not engage in any action that would create a conflict ofinterest int the performance ofi its obligations pursuant tot this Agreement, or which would violate or cause others to violate the provisions of Part III, Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, relating to ethics in government. Further, the Parties certify that none ofi its officers, agents, or employees has any material interest (Section 112.312, Florida Statutes) either directly or indirectly, in the business of the other Parties to be conducted here, and that no such person may have any such interest at any time during the term of this Agreement. Each Party agrees to report to the other Parties any 16. Force Majeure. The Parties will exercise every reasonable effort to meet their respective obligations under this Agreement, but will not be liable for delays resulting from force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of nature, state of emergencies, acts or omissions of the other party, fires, strikes, national disasters, wars, riots, and 17. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement is made under, and in all respects will be interpreted, construed, and governed by and in accordance with, the laws of the State of Florida.  except by a written instrument duly executed by the Parties.  obligations as toj public records.  respectfully, to the extent permitted by law.  agents.  information that indicates aj possible violation oft this section.  any other cause whatsoever beyond the reasonable control oft the Parties.  Interlocal Agreement, Medical Examiner_v.3.8.24  Page 5of13    Venue for any legal action resulting from this Agreement will lie solely in a court of competent 18. Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any particular provision of this Agreement will not affect the other provisions of this Agreement, and this Agreement must be construed in all respects as if such invalid or unenforceable provisions were omitted. The failure ofany Party at any timet to enforce any ofthe provisions ofthis Agreement willi ini no way constitute or be construed as a waiver of such provision or ofany other provision of this Agreement, nor in any way affect the validity of, or the right to enforce, each and every provision of this Agreement. 19. Construction. This Agreement shall not be construed more strictly against one Party than against the others merely by virtue oft the fact that it may have been prepared by one oft the Parties. 20. Notice. Wherever provision is made in this Agreement for the giving, service, or delivery ofa any notice, statement or other instrument, such notice must be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given, served, and delivered, if delivered by hand or mailed by United States registered or certified mail, to the certain County. Any Party may change its mailing address by giving to the other Parties, by hand delivery, United States registered or certified mail, notice of 21. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of and by the Parties on separate counterparts, each of which when sO executed shall be deemed to be: an original, and such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument. Receipt via email with pdf attachment by aj party or its designated legal counsel of an executed counterpart oft this Agreement shall constitute valid and sufficient delivery in order to complete execution and delivery of this 22. Electronic Signatures. The Parties agree that an electronic version oft this Agreement shall have the same legal effect and enforceability as a paper version. The Parties further agree that this Agreement, regardless ofv whether in electronic or paper form, may be executed by use ofe electronic signatures. Electronic signatures shall have the same legal effect and enforceability as manually written: signatures. Delivery ofthis Agreement or any other document contemplated hereby bearing amanual written or electronic signature, by electronic mail in "portable document format" ("pdf") form, or by any other electronic means intended to preserve the original graphic and pictorial appearance of a document, will have the same effect as physical delivery of the paper document 23. Recording. The Parties agree that this Interlocal Agreement may be: recorded int the Official Records of Alachua County, Florida, at the option and expense of Alachua County. 24. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the Parties regarding medical examiner services for District 8 Medical Examiner and the Office. Any prior agreements by or between the Parties regarding medical examiner services is hereby terminated as of the effective date oft this Agreement. Either prior to or promptly after execution ofthis Agreement, each of the Parties hereto agree to terminate any existing agreements that they may have, including any three-party agreement(s) with Dr. Thomas M. Coyne, M.D., Ph.D. and/or the University of Florida Board of Trustees, regarding medical examiner services for its own  jurisdiction in and for Alachua County, Florida.  election to change such address.  Agreement and bind the Parties to the terms hereof.  bearing an original or electronic signature.  Interlocal Agreement, Medical Examiner_V.3.8.24  Page 60 of13    county and/or District 8. Thist termination of such agreements ist thej purpose of ensuring that there is a joint operation of the District 8 Medical Examiner's Office and coordination with the  appointed, or soon to be appointed, District 8 Medical Examiner.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have made and executed this Agreement on the respective dates under each signature by and through their representatives, who are authorized to  sign.  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ALACHUA COUNTY,FLORIDA By: Mary C. Alford, Chair Date: APPROVED ASTOFORM  ATTEST:  J.K. "Jess" Irby, Esq., Clerk (SEAL)  Alachua County Attorney's Office  Interlocal Agreement, Medical Examiner_V.3.8.24  Page 7of13    BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA  By: Printed Name: Date:  ATTEST: Clerk  APPROVED AS TOFORM  County Attorney  (SEAL)  Interlocal Agreement, Medical Examiner_V.3.8.24  Page 8 of13    BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BRADFORD COUNTX,FLORIDA  By: Printed Name: Date:  ATTEST: Clerk  APPROVED ASTO: FORM  County Attorney  (SEAL)  Interlocal Agreement, Medical Examiner_.v.3.8.24  Page 9of13    BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA  By: Printed Name: Date:  ATTEST: Clerk  APPROVED ASTOI FORM  County Attorney  (SEAL)  Interlocal Agreement, Medical Examiner_V.3.8.24  Page 10of13    BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LEVY COUNTY,FLORIDA  By: Printed Name: Date:  ATTEST: Clerk  APPROVED ASTO FORM  County Attorney  (SEAL)  Interlocal Agreement, Medical Examiner_v.3.8.24  Page 11 of13    BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA  By: Printed Name: Date:  ATTEST: Clerk  APPROVED ASTOFORM  County Attorney  (SEAL)  Interlocal Agreement, Medical Examiner_V.3.8.24  Page 12of13    BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA  By: Printed Name: Date:  ATTEST: Clerk  APPROVED AST TO FORM  County Attorney  (SEAL)  Interlocal Agreement, Medical Examiner_y.3.8.24  Page 13 of13    Employee Policy Revisions for Appointments and Hiring Practices  Current Policy A. APPOINTMENTS  The Department Directors and the Attorney shall be appointed by and serve at the discretion of the Board. All other employees of the Board: shall be interviewed by thel Department Director who shall make ar recommendation to1 the Board of County Commissioners regarding who to hire and at what All employees shall be hired in accordance with procedures established by the Director, unless otherwise authorized on a case- by-c case basis byt the Board. Its shall bet the policy of the Board to recruit, select, and advance employees on1 the basis of their relative ability, knowledge, and skill giving priority to existing  starting salary.  County employees whenever possible. D.A ADDENDUM ADVERTISING  Alla advertising shall be coordinated byt the Board of County Commissioners. The content of all such advertisements shall be based ont the essential minimum qualifications oft the position, in addition to specific departmental preferences. Specific departmental preferences shall be consistent with all applicable laws. Alla advertisements aret to include both the required EEO notice and veteran preference. Position openings will be posted internally, in plain view, in a place accessible to all employees and be posted and advertised to the general public on the Union County website at the same time. All advertising expenses shall come from the Department's budget. The source, duration and extent of all advertising is contingent upon fund availability: and budgetary constraints. Iff funds are available, the Board of County Commissioners shall advertise the position once int the newspaper of general circulation All responses to the advertisements of vacant positions shall be directed tot the Director who shall  within the county.  provide applications and compile al list of qualified applicants.  Revision A. APPOINTMENTS  Itshall bei the policy of the Board to recruit, select, and advance employees on1 the basis of their relative ability, knowledge, and skill giving priority to existing County employees whenever possible.  Employees Who Report Directly tot the Board  The County Attorney and employees who report directly to the Board shall be appointed by and serve at the discretion oft the Board. Open positions shalll be advertised in accordance withs subsection D. of this policy, Addendum Advertising, for no less than two weeks. Applications shall be vetted by Human Resources to ensure they meet the minimum qualifications specified int the. Job Description. Applicants shall undergo two rounds of interviews. Priort to advertising, the Board shall appoint al hiring committee to conduct thet first round ofi interviews. The hiring committee shall evaluate the interviews and select the top three applicants to proceed to the second round of interviews that shall be conducted byt the  Board. The Board shall make their appointment ands set the starting salary.    Employees Who Report to Department Directors  Employees who report to a Department Director and not directly to the Board, shall be hired in accordance with procedures established by the Director, unless otherwise authorized on a case-by-case basis byt the Board. Open positions shall be advertised in accordance with subsection D. of this policy, Addendum Advertising. Applications shall be vetted by Human Resources prior to thes start ofi interviews. Directors shall interview applicants and provide to Human Resources theiri intent to hire. Starting salaries shall be set in accordance toi the department's existing pay scale. Salaries that fall outside oft the existing Alla applications received shall be maintained by Human Resources in accordance with the General Records Schedule GS1-SL For State and Local Government Agencies under Rule 1B-24.003(1)a), Florida  pays scale shall be approved by the Board prior to advertising.  Administrative Code.    Russell A. Wade III,PA.  P.O. Box 172 620 East Main Street Lake Butler, FL32054 February 2024 29,  386.496.9656 wadelaw@gmal.com www.russwadelaw.com  Russell A. Wade III Attorney at Law  STATEMENT OF Professional Charges For LEGAL SERVICES UNION COUNTY County Commissioners 15 NE: 1stStreet Lake Butler, FL 32054  Date Hours 2023 40ct  Description  Hours @ Rate of. $207./ /hr. $931.50 $207.00 $310.50 $517.50 $207.00 $621.00 $207.00 $207.00 $103.50 $51.75 $103.50 $51.75 $1,552.50 $207.00 $621.00  30ct 4.5 Work on County interlocal agreement; Tommy Mobley 50ct 1.5 Review PACE Litigation orders; Review emails re: 90ct 2.5 Phone calls with Theriaque and. Jimmy Willias; met with Bob 10Oct 1 Emails regarding interlocal agreement; land use issues;  employment issue; right of way/easement LDR issue  1 Work on AG center rental agreement  zoning/LDR issues Floyd  Rodriguez subordination request statute and email same Rodriguez  11Oct  3 Meeting with HR, Commissioner Johns, Jimmy Williams, Tommy Mobley; research electronic legal advertising 1 Draft mutual aid agreement resolution; emails regarding  12 Oct 1 Conferwith. Jimmy; Work on Interlocal flood plan issue  13 Oct  18 Oct 5 Emails regarding Rodriguez issue 25 Oct .25 Emails re: Sutton Square issues  1Nov  .5 Review emails and RPC comments on Sutton Square plat  9N Nov. .25 Review emails from attorney on Sutton Square issues 20 Nov. 7.5 Meeting with Bruce Dukes re: Sutton Homes Subdivision; 30 Nov. 1 Draft satisfaction of mortgage for Rodrigue; respond to  Meet with Denise re: document production pursuant to subpoena; Meetings with Channing and. Jimmy  publicrecords request  41 Dec  3 Conferences with. Jimmy regarding upcoming land use issue    Page 2- Union County February 29 Invoice  Date Hours 2023 5D Dec 7D Dec  Description  Hours @ Rate of $207. /hr. $103.50 $414.00 $310.50 $310.50 $724.50 $724.50 $103.50 $51.75 $155.25 $103.50 $207.00  .5 Meet with. Jimmy re: Interlocal  2 Prep for and meet with Theriaque re: LDR changes coordination on county jail; meet with sheriff'soffice  21 Dec 1.5 Deal with Public records request regarding sheriff 28 Dec 1.5 Research LDR issue and emails to applicant, Denise, Jimmy 31 Dec 3.5 Research Federal claim forms for Wilson forfeiture case; 8Jan 3.5 Meet with Denise re: survey: and build questions; meeting  draft forms and email Lisa Johnson  2024 9. Jan  with. Jimmy Williams; research on Alcohol ordinance .5 LDR Research; draft email to applicant and Denise  10. Jan .25 Email to Denise on land use issue 12. Jan .5 Review LDRS; Email to Sandra. Joseph  11 Jan .75 Confer with Denise and LDR research; conference with Chair  17 Jan  1 Conferences with Denise; LDR research  24. Jan 5.5 LDRI Research regarding hardships; conferences with Denise; $1,138.50  emails to applicants regarding Sutton Square, hardship case; Meeting with Commissioner Jackson re: county issues 6 Phone conferences with Attorney for Sutton Square Subdivision; emails to Denise; phone calls with Commissioner Johns; Review State Attorney report emergency meeting; Phone Conference with Gary' Wheeler; Phone call with Commissioner, Jackson; Phone call with all commissioners; calls to Gary Wheeler; meet with Sheriff call with Clerk; emails to state attorney and clerk Wheeler; calls to HR and finance; email county insurer  25. Jan .5 Phone call with Denise re: LDR issues  $103.50 $1,242.00 $1,759.50  30. Jan  31Jan 8.5 Phone conferences with all Commissioners regarding  Sheriff Whitehead and Chair  1Feb 6.5 Meeting with clerk re: document shredding; phone calls to 2Feb 1.5 Phone Calls with Commissioner Jackson, Johns, and Dobbs; 6Feb 1.25 Calls to U.S. attorney re: forfeiture funds; call to Gary  $1,345.50 $310.50 $103.50 $258.75  5Feb  .5 Phone call with Chair    Page 3 - Union County February 29 Invoice  Date Hours 2024 7Feb  Description  Hours @ Rate of $207. /hr. $414.00 $724.50 $517.50 $310.50 $103.50 $103.50 $155.25 $103.50 $310.50  2 Answer zoning emails; call re: Sutton square subdivision; emails to insurer; phone call with chair Sutton Square; Meeting with FL Crown rep. variance issues; emails to Denise regarding rules  8Feb 3.5 Phone call with Denise; conference with Aaron Dukes re: 12 Feb 2.5 Confer with Denise; research LDRS and resolution on 13 Feb 1.5 Phone call with Commissioner Jackson; phone call with Gary  Wheeler  14Feb .5 Phone call with Denise re: LDR issues 15Feb .5 Phone call with Commissioner Croft 16Feb .75 Phone call with Constangy Brooks  19F Feb .5 Respond to public record request regarding GIS data; phone 26Feb 1.5 Phone calls to Aaron Dukes and 2 citizens re: Sutton Square  call w/Commissioner Jackson use and draft response to citizen  Subdivision; review emails regarding Raiford parcels land  87.5 TOTAL HOURS 87.5 x $207/HR. = $18,112.50 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE AS OF2/29/24  $18,112.50    UNION COUNTY SOLID WASTE MONTHLY REPORT  PRIVATE PRISON TONAGE FOR CHARGE FOR SALE OF SURPLUS MONTHLY  MONTH RENTALS CONTRACTS UNION COUNTY COUNTY AND SCRAP METAL TOTAL  10/01/23 $4,167.20 $2,340.00 11/01/23 $3,229.24 $2,635.00 12/01/23 $3,436.36 $1,720.00 01/01/24 $3,202.80 $2,465.00 02/01/24 $5,419.68 $2,640.00  349.04 280.07 355.87 306.27 301.13  $11,979.88 $11,238.48 $13,249.28 $13,418.28 $12,862.96  $2,327.15 $2,365.09 $1,365.90 $1,386.00 $2,300.10  $21,163.27 $19,747.88 $20,127.41 $20,778.35 $23,523.87 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $105,340.78  03/01/24 04/01/24 05/01/24 06/01/24 07/01/24 08/01/24 09/01/24  YTD $19,455.28 $11,800.00  1592.38  $62,748.88  $9,744.24    UNION COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL MONTHLY REPORTS  02/01/2024 - TOTAL INTAKES FOR THE MONTH  LIVE INTAKES STRAY/AT LARGE RELINQUISHED BY OWNER OWNER INTENDED EUTHANASIA TRANSFERRED IN FORM AGENCY OTHER 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 LOST IN CARE SHELTER EUTHANASIA OWNER INTENTED EUTHANASIA SUBTOTAL OUTCOMES TOTAL OUTCOMES MONTHLY MONIES COLLECTED  CANINE FELINE TOTAL 8 0 8 5 0 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 14 4 0 4 2 0 2 11 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 18 0 18 $610.00    Floridal Department of Agricullure and Consumer Services Division ofAgricullural Environmental! Services MOSQUITO CONTROL MONTHLY REPORT- PESTICIDE ACTIVITY  Submitt to: macausnsEpAsss or Mosquito Control Reports 3125Conner Bivd, SuiteE Tollahassee, FL: 32399-1650 Month: February FiscalYear 2023-2024  COMVISS IORION General Information Program: Completedby: I. Adulticides Product Name MasterLine) Kontrol4-4  FAC.  Union Counly Mosquito Control Alexandra Sullivan  Activel Ingredient(s): and Percentage EPARegistrationi Number Permethin- 4.6% PiperonylE Butoxide. -4.6% 73748-4  Mix Ratio Total Monthlyi Output in Acres Treated Totall Undiluted Acres Treated (see Calcutation Tab) Gallons Monthly Vearlyin Yearly  Gallons  x  1.00 1.00 1,00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00  .Larvicides: Liquids  Product Name  Active Ingredient(s) and Percentage  EPA Registration Number  Mix Ratio Total Monthly Output in Acres Treated Totall Undiluted Acres Treated  (eec Calculation Tab) Gallons 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00  Monthly Yearlyin Gallons Yearly    Program: IV. Larvicides: Units Product Name  Union County Mosquito Control  Month: February FiscalYear: 2023-2024  Total Output Units  Active Ingredient(s) and Percentage EPA Registration Number  Unit Weight Monthlyin Acres Treated Total Yearlyin Acres Treated  (see CalculationTab) D  Monthly Pounds  Yearly  V.Larvicides: Solids  Product Name  Activel Ingredient(s) and Percentage  EPAF Registration Number  Mix Ratio Total Monthly Output in Acres Treated Total Yearlyin Acres Treated Pounds Monthly Pounds Yearly  D  1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Director's Signaturo  0223 Pagezdz    233    ROAD DEPT February 2024 MONTHLY WORK SUMMARY  DISTRICT3  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  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  DISTRICTS  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  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 holesi in roads for district Graded roadsi in district    Union County Public Library  250 SE sth Avenue Lake Butler, FL 32054  Phone 386-496-3432  Library Director Report - February 2024  Feb1,7,8, 14,15,21,22,28, 29-R Renee presented preschool storytime programs about winter, Valentine's  and more.  449  Feb 1&1 15-) Renee held the bi-monthly after school programs at the library for students in the area. Feb 6&27-7 The library hosted Senior Social programs about heart health and rock tumbling.  Feb 8-1 Priti attended the LBES Advisory Council meeting.  Feb 13-Tennille presented the monthly adult craft program where participants made spring crafts.  Feb 15-Tennille met with the. JFOL teen volunteers at the UCHS Club Day. Feb 27 - Sadie Langenegger successfully completed her first year at the library.  Feb 19- -lattended the UCBCC regular meeting.  www.UionCountyPabiclieraryerg    UNION COUNTYLIBRARY Feb-24 ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION E-BOOK CIRCULATION COMPUTERU USE REFERENCE NUMBER OF MATERIALS DAYSOPEN PROGRAMS ON-SITE OFF-SITE YAON-SITE YAOFF-SITE ADULT VOLUNTEER HOURS ATTENDANCE PERI DAY CIRCULATIONI PERI DAY  FY24 1737 7968 365 2177 284 570 40,519 25 11/197 0 0 1/14 4/47 21 70 102    NTY  DEPARIMENT OF  EMERGENCY SERVICES  P.O.BOX:266 LAKEI BUTLER, FL 32054  PHONE (386) 496-3839 FAX (386)496-2158  TOBY WITT DIRECTOR  Total Call Report for February 2024  Total 911 Calls: Total Transports: 145 Total Non-Transports: 59 Total DOC Calls: 37 Total LBH Calls: 21 Average Calls Per Day: 7  204  Total Times UCEMS Requested Mutual Aid: 6 Total Times UCEMS was Requested for Mutual Aid: 2  Total Call Report for March 2024  Total 911 Calls: Total Transports: 50 Total Non-Transports: 33 Total DOC Calls: 4 Total LBH Calls: 11 Average Calls Per Day: 7  88  Total Times UCEMS Requested Mutual Aid: 0 Total Times UCEMS was Requested for Mutual Aid: 0    UF/IFAS EXTENSION & UNION COUNTY  WORKING  MARCH 2024 COMMISIONERS REPORT  Featured 4-H Action: Insectathon & Horse. Judging Competitors, Visits tot the Capital and. Judge  9Union County 4-H members participated in the  were introduced to embryology by incubating eggs. management. Both were additionally assisted provid- trytis and Neopestalotiopsis disease in strawberry. Rhizoctonia disease in cabbage was diagnosed and thei farmer was provided with a management plan. Workshops in Landowner Assistance, Pesticide Appli- cation, Dairy Products and Beekeeping were attend- ed by 25, 18, 49 and 13, participants. 120 4-H youth attended 114 club meetings. The DOC used auditorium on 5 occasions.  state 4-H Insectathon where they demonstratedi their Twot farmers were assisted with water and fertilizer 36 4-H members and chaperones attended 4-H Day at ed with a disease management plan to manage Bo-  knowledge of entomology.  the Capitol in' Tallahassee where they learned about citizenship and what our city leaders do. 4Union County 4-H members competed ini the State Horse. Judging competition at the Florida State Fair. 4-H members increased knowledge of civic duties as they participated in Camp USA where they visited our judge and the supervisor of elections. 101 fourth grade math and science classes at LBES  FEBRUARY 240 CONTACT1 TYPE 4-H SECRETARY AG/HORT ADMIN TOTALS  Event Calendar  Union County Beekeepers 3/19, BCE 7PM Shooting Sports Match 3/23, Jacksonville Promised LandF Forestry Day 4/5 4-H State Archery Match 4/6, Newberry Union County Beekeepers 4/16, BCE 7PM Watermelon Spring Fieldi Day 4/18, Archer, 5PM Pond Workshop, Lake Butler 4/23 4-HA Awards Banquet 5/3 Memorial Day Flags for Veterans 5/23&24  Office Visits Phone/Texts Emails Field & Farm Visits Educational Program Social Media Post Reach TOTAL Educational Works Created 15 Education Programs Held Meetings Attended  54 136 254 20 124 48 475 2,884 3,791 204 20 7  8 198 32 3 309 21 9 202 17 4 21 591 48 1,114 176 3,060 845 64 4,904 4 1 20 6 1 27 6 1 14 UNION  UF IFASI Extension UNIVERSIYAHONION  Equal Opportunity Institutions