Regular Meeting Commission Board Room Dixie County Courthouse August 15, 2024 - 6:00 PM  214 NE Hwy 351, Cross City, FL 32628  The Board meetings are audio recorded. The public can hear and participate in the meeting via conference call  by dialing 1(9177900-1022 and enter code. 32628. COMMISSIONERS Jody Stephenson, District 1, Vice Chairman Daniel Wood, District 2 Mark Hatch, District3 Jamie Storey, District 4, Chairman David Osteen, District5 STAFF Paul Gainey, County Manager Chana Watson, County Attorney Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk of Court Verna Wilson, ChiefDeputy Clerk Brenda Royal, ChiefFinancial Officer Joannie Morse, Deputy Clerk Victoria Darkow, Deputy Clerk 1. CALLTO ORDER  Martha McCaskill, Administrative Asst/Grant Coordinator  2. INVOCATION. AND PLEDGE TOTHE AMERICAN! FLAG  3. APPROVAL OF COMMISSION MINUTES Regular BOCC Minutes August 1, 2024  Motion to approve the Regular BOCC. Minutes August 1, 2024, made by Commissioner  Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  4. VOUCHER APPROVAL  The motion to approve Vouchers was made by Commissioner Osteen. Secondedby  Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved. 5. CONSTITUTIONAIONALOFFICERS  None present.  Regular Meeting Minutes August 15,2024- - 6:00PM - Page lof13    Motion to go into public hearing made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner PUBLIC HEARING: THE PUBLIC. HEARING. MAY BE CONTINUED TO ONE OR MORE FUTURE DATES. ANY INTERESTED PARTY IS ADVISED THAT THE DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF ANY CONTINUATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARINGI SHALL BE ANNOUNCED DURING THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THAT NO FURTHER NOTICE  Wood. Board approved.  CONCERNING THE. MATTERS WILL. BE PUBLISHED. APPLICATIONS for SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS  A petition by Sandra Branson requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS oft the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle (RSF/MH) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 04/30/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 15-10-13-4607-0000-0140 1122 NE 143rd  Ave, Old Town, FL 32680; 0).  COMMISSION DISTRICT 2 DANIEL WOOD)  Commissioner Wood made the motion to approve the Special Exception request made by A petition by Alicia Zurbrick requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle (ESA) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 06/20/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 12-10-13-4513-0000-0290 1246 NE 743rd  Sandra Branson. Commissioner Hatch seconded. Board approved.  St, Old Town, FL 32680; 0).  (COMMISSION DISTRICT 2 DANIEL WOOD)  Commissioner Wood made the motion to approve the Special Exception request made by A petition by JASON PAGEL requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle (RSF/MH) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 03/12/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 19-13-12-2952-000F-0130 108SE240ST,  Alicia Zurbrick. Commissioner Hatch seconded. Board approved.  OLD TOWN,FL 32680;0).  (COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 MARK HATCH)  Commissioner Hatch made the motion to approve the, Special Exception requestmade by  Jason Pagel. Commissioner Woodseconded. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2024 - 6:001 PM - Page 2 of13    The motion to. go back to the Board was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by  Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  RESOLUTIONS  RESOLUTION 2024-49  Al RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECEREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY/MOBILE HOME AREA (RSF/MH) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED APRIL 30, 2024. WHEREAS, SANDRA BRANSON has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board ofCounty Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.7.5 special exceptions of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Residential Single Family/Mobile Home Area (RSF/MH), Zoning District, by Petition dated April 30, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is tol be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 15-10-13-4607-  0000-0140 ( (1122 NE 143rd Ave, Old Town, FL 32680). (Commission District 2 Daniel Wood)  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-49 made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by  Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  RESOLUTION 2024-50  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN ENVIROMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA (ESA) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED JUNE 20, 2024. WHEREAS, JEFFREY A BIDDULPH and ALICIA K ZURBRICK has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.3.5 Special Exceptions of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA), Zoning District, by Petition dated June 20, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 12-10-13-4513- Motion to approve Resolution 2024-50 made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by  0000-0290 (1246 NE 743rd St, Old' Town, FL 32680). (Commission District 2 Daniel Wood) Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes August 15,2024 6:00PM- - Page 3 of13    RESOLUTION 2024-68  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO. APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTIONTOBE: GRANTED, ASI PROVIDEDI IN SECTION 4.7.7 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTYLANDDEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RSF/MH) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED MARCH 12, 2024. WHEREAS, JASON PAGEL has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.7.7 RSF/MH subparagraph (2) of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations in accordance with Section 12.3 VARIANCE PROCEDURES WHEREAS, the permit for one recreational vehicle (RSF/MH) zoning district, by the petition dated 03/12/2024 to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 19-  5-2292.00-030008: SE: 240 ST, Old Town, FL 32680).  (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch) Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-68 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by 6. Denny George, Chief Executive Officer for Central Florida and Electric Corporation Mr. Denny George stated that the outages that occurred from Hurricane Debbi are the exact same Mr. George informed the Board that the CFEC (Central Florida Electric Corporation) has selected ten circuits that they are going to put underground to reduce some storm related He stated that there is al brick grant coming up that is a 25% match grant and that (CFEC) will do the matching part. Mr. George informed the Board that it is 14.9 million dollars ofinfrastructure Chief Scott Garner stated that he wanted Mr. George to come before the Board to answer any questions and stated that he does not need any resolutions and just wanted to inform the Board Mr. George stated that they are using OVID Solutions as a consultant to help navigate through 7. KATRINA VANAERNAM AND SHIELA FRIERSON, DIXIE COUNTY ANTI-DRUG Mrs. Shiela Frierson thanked the community for the support that she has received. She stated that the program has been active for the last 13 years. She stated that two oft the grants that they have were going to end September 30th, 2024, and that they were wondering how they were Mrs. Frierson asked County Manager Paul Gainey ifh he was the one who announces what the  as the outages that occurred from Hurricane Idalia in 2023.  damages going forward.  work and that 75% of that would be covered by the grant.  on what was taking place. the process. COALITION  going to pay for salaries. County was offering.  Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2024. 6:00 PM- - Page 4 of13    Mr. Gainey stated that no he does not announce that and that it was Commissioner Hatch at the last meeting who stated that they might be able to use some ofthe funds from the Shired Island Mrs. Frierson presented al budget for the Board to review. She stated that the Anti-Drug Coalition is audited twice a year by Lutheran Services of Florida and Community Coalition Alliance and that they participate annually in a 501C3 audit that cost about $5,000.  Temporary Construction Easement.  Commissioner Hatch thanked Mrs. Frierson for her budget  Commissioner Storey thanked them for all that they do for the community. Mrs. Katrina VanAernam stated that they support EMS (Emergèncy Medical Services) and that they appreciate anything that the Board can do tol help the Anti-Drug Coalition, 8. STEVE COPELAND, SUWANNEE WATER AND SEWER MANAGER  Mr. Steve Copeland stated that they have 932 active accounts.  He: stated that Hurricane Debbie was a challenging time for them and that the lift station was submerged and they lost power to the wells. He stated that they could not power the wells Mr. Copeland stated that after the power was restored, they went to restart the plant and had a lightning strike hit the power plant and had to shut down for the night to catch up. Mr. Copeland updated the Board on several ongoing projects which included: with plug in failures. He stated that they had 3 pumps totally fail.  without a generator until the water receded.  1. Grinder Pumps- He stated that since replacing the grinder pumps, they had about 60 issues 2. Incident reports- He stated that one incident report is under investigation by FDEP (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) and the other one will be discussed at the upcoming Mr. Copeland stated that they had a complaint about a massive sewer leak, he stated that they pumped out 65,000 gallons offluid out of a ditch. He stated that Florida Rural Water Association came out and they determined that it was not a sewer leak, it has just been sitting there for SO long the water was bad. Mr. Copeland stated that he could not find a culvert and Commissioner Hatch informed Mr. Copeland talk to Mr. Paul Gainey and look at the design  Board meeting.  asked the Board ift the County could come out to find it. build that was done and that the culvert should be in there.  Regular Meeting Minutes August 15,2024 6:00PM- - Page 5 of/13    9. GREG BAILEY,NORTH FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Mr. Greg Bailey updated the Board on several ongoing projects which included:  EOC (Emergency Operations Center) - He stated that the preconstruction meeting was held on August 7,2024, and that the contractor anticipates starting on the first or second week of  September.  Old Town Fire Station - He stated that the project is ongoing  Sheriff's Office Evidence Building - He stated that the building plans are moving forward. CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) - He stated that the comment period ends August 28, 2024, and they are anticipating approval to start construction after that, Hal Chaires Road - He stated that they sent the contract to the County to be executed then they Mr. Bailey stated that the floor plan has been approved by Chief Browns staff on the two Fire  will schedule aj preconstruction meeting.  Stations the County is working on in Horseshoe Beach and Highway 351. and that they are awaiting the final selection of property.  Mr. Bailey stated that at the last Board Meeting they discussed a few different projects. Jena Highway Bridges - He stated that the total estimated cost to replace the bridge in Jena and widening the culvert on the other bridge is approximately $4,000,000 dollars. Horseshoe Beach Parking Lot - Mr. Bailey stated that he does not have the property acquisition because oft the work that ChiefDarian Brown already has planned, the cost to add aj parking lot tot that project would be approximately $600,000 dollars plus the property acquisition. Shired Island Campground Mr. Bailey stated that assuming they could get the cooperation from the United States Federal Government the project would be approximately $1.5 million dollars. Suwannee Seawall - Mr. Bailey stated that that project would cost about 2.4 million dollars to Mr. Bailey stated that the total cost for the projects would be 8.2 million dollars. Commissioner Hatch asked about a temporary solution for the bridge in Jena. Mr. Bailey stated that the new bridge would be slightly shifted sO that residents could still come and go. He stated that they would widen the bridge to be 44ft wide and 75ft long.  execute the final phase.  Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2024 6:00 PM - Page 6 of13    Mr. JDI Nobles confirmed that Mr. Bailey stated the estimate for the parking lot was $600,000  without aj property acquisition.  Mr. Bailey stated that it does not include property.  Mr. Gainey stated that Mrs. Brook Hiers sent him the information on the property owners and  that he would have to get with them to find out ift they are interested. Commissioner Hatch asked ift the County docks would be included in the Grant  Mr. Bailey stated that yes but that the reason they didn'td discuss the pier was because it is being Chief Garner stated that he recommends ift there is any extra money for Shired Park and the Pier, Mrs. Kay McCallister asked Mr. Bailey to elaborate on what the 1.5 million dollars would be Mr. Bailey stated that it would involve constructing an RV Park that would require some cooperation with the Federal Government. He stated that ift they could use the area between the Chief Garner stated that ift the Government allows the County to use that land that they could get  covered by FEMA for the storm damage from Hurricane Idalia. to design a jetty system to protect it during a storm surge. used for regarding the Shired Island Campground.  road and where the park is that they could create a spot for camping.  the camping offt the Beach.  10. OHNLOCKLEAR,LOCKLEAR AND ASSOCIATES  Mr. Locklear stated that they have completed the survey work on the Horseshoe Beach dredging and the Shired Island Renourishment project. He informed the Board that he received the lab data back from Shired Island samples from the beach and that they are waiting on the data from Suwannee.  11. CINDY BELLOT.LIBRARY DIRECTOR Mrs. Cindy Bellot was not present at the meeting.  12. STEVE FREMEN, CODE ENFORCEMENT & VETERANS! SERVICE OFFICER Mr. Fremen stated that att the last meeting, Mr. Jerry Everett spoke about some violations going on next to his store, the Suwannee Waterfront Market. He stated that Mr. and Mrs.. Johnson came into the office and explained how everything got to where it is at now. He stated that they will get a survey done and are  aware and cooperating.  13. STEVE HUTCHISON.COUNTY ROAD SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Steve Hutchison had nothing to bring to thel Board  Regular Meeting Minutes August 15,2024 - 6:001 PM - Page 7 of/13    14. TIMJOHNSON.SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR Mr. Tim Johnson was not present at the meeting. 15. LEON WRIGHT.BULDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL Mr. Leon Wright had nothing to bring to the Board. 16. SCOTT PENDARVIS, 911 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR  IADMINISTRATOR Mr. Scott Pendarvis was not present at the meeting.  17. DARIAN BROWN, DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES  Chief Scott Garner stated that he met with the Disaster Recovery Center and FEMA and stated that they are going to start their Disaster Recovery Center on Monday August 19,2024, starting at 9:00 AM. Chief Garner stated that they are going to run it from 9:00 AM to 7:001 PM for at least the first two weeks. He stated that the County has an agreement for them tol be at the library for 60 days but that he thinks 30 days Chief Garner stated that he met with DOT (Department ofTransportation) and Roads Inc out of Pensacola, Florida for the debris pick up. He stated that they are going to start cutting leaners and hangers on August 16, 2024, and start picking up debris on August 191,2024. ChiefGarher stated that if anybody gets complaints that it has nothing to do with the County, that DOT handles the trucks and ChiefGarner stated that they had gave Roads Inc the maps of the County Roads and that the employees  ise enough time for residents to call and go see somebody ifthey need too.  certifications.  will meet with Mr. Kevin Bush everyday about what roads were completed. Commissioner Wood stated that hei is concerned about Hammock  Chiefc Garner stated that they will be going down every road and that the only place they are not going is Chief Garner asked the Board to extend the Local State of Emergency because oft the river that is still Motion to extend the Local State of Emergency. for Dixie County foraperiod of anothers seven days taking effect on August 16, 2024, until August 23, 2024, made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded. by Chief Garner stated that the Suwannee River is supposed to crest at 10.91 ft and hold about 3-5 more days and then start receding. He stated that he informed the debris contractor do not go down any roads that Commissioner Osteen stated that during Hurricane Idalia some oft the trucks would go hide and not do  Timber Company Land. flooding.  Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  are close to the river due to the weight oft the trucks.  theirj job and ifit happens this time, he wants them out ofhere. ChiefGarner stated that the trucks have geo codes on them for tracking.  Regular Meeting Minutes August 15,2024 6:00PM- - Page 8 of13    18. KAYMCCALLISTR, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL  Mrs. Kay McCallister informed the Board that she moved the pavilion start dates to Wednesday August She stated that they are working with Mrs. Karen VanAernam on designing and replaçing the billboard  21,2024, because oft the local elections going on. that is North of Cross City heading South. 19. GAIL CARTER, INDIGENT CARE Mrs. Gail Carter was not present at the meeting. 20. HOLLYHOUGHTON.COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT Mrs. Holly Houghton was not present at the meeting. 21. ANGIE CROWLEY, HUMAN SOURCISADMINSTRATOE 21, 2024, through August 22, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 22. AULGAINPY.COUNTY MANAGER  Mrs. McCallister mentioned that she will be at the Ocala Expo on August 17,2024.  Mrs. Angie Crowley reminded the Board about the onsite open enrollment in the Board Room on August  Action Items:  1. Request Board approval to accept the correction of funds to the FY 2024-2025 Detailed Work Plan Budget - Arthropod Control for the reimbursement program. There was an increase in funds Motion to approve to accept the correction offunds to the FY2024-2025 Detailed Work Plan Budget 4 Arthropod Control for the reimbursement program. There was an increase in funds provided. Made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  provided.  2. Request Board approval to adjust the purchase price of the Mulching Head for the Excavator from $31,500.001 to $31,900.00. The additional $400.00 was for special tuning ofthe mulching Motion to approve to adjust the purchase price of the Mulching Head for the Excavator from $31,500.00 to $31,900.00. The additional $400.00 was for special tuning of the mulching head. Made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved. 3. Request Board approval for the purchase of 11 Laptops for SmartCop from Innovative Motion to approve the purchase of 11 Laptops for SmariCopfrom Innovative Network. for the Sheriff in the amount of $28,814.94. Made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by  head.  Network for the Sheriffin the amount of$28,814.94.  Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes August 15,2024 - 6:00 PM - Page 9of13    4. Request Board approval to execute the contract between Anderson Columbia andl Dixie County for thel LAP Project: NE: 82nd Ave from NE: 592nd SttoSR55(USI9) int the amount of$1,997,899.61. Motion to approve and execute the contract between Anderson Columbia and Dixie Countyfort the LAP Project: NE 82nd Ave. from NE 592nd St to SR 55 (US19) in the amount of $1,997,899.61. Made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. 5. Request Board approval to readvertise for the CR 349 South CEI Services. Due to at technicality Motion to approve to readvertise for the CR. 349South CEI, Services. Due to a technicality in the advertisement. Made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board  in the advertisement  approved. Information Items:  1. Reminder ofLabor Day holiday on Monday, Sep 4, 2024, County Offices will be closed. 2. Reminder of Early voting is until Saturday, Aug 17, 2024, and Primary Election Day on  Tuesday, Aug 20, 2024.  County manager Paul Gainey stated that the request for Arial spraying for mosquito control was Mr. Gainey stated that Commissioner Stephenson isi int thel hospital and tol keepl him in your prayers. Mr. Gainey stated that he was contacted by a company named Eco Team that will be working with Central Florida to do some of the Fiber installation in the Cross City area. He stated that they are interested in leasing two (2) acres at the Cross City Airport and asked the Board for permission to Mr. Gainey stated that the County staffdidati tremendous job during and aftert the storm and wanted Chief Garner mentioned that they had a gentleman from the Mutual Aid Agreement located in Palm Beach County come in that said the crews in Dixie County have grown tremendously from Commissioner Hatch asked Mr. Gainey about the business behind Cross City Lumber and stated that Mrs. Diane Shultz received the price and that she needed direction from the Board. He said he wanted to give her permission toj pursue the grant to get the land for the County.  submitted to the State.  speak with them and try to work something out.  toj publicly thank everybody.  Hurricane Idalia to Hurricane Debbie.  Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2024- - 6:00 PM - Page 10of13    Mr. Gainey stated that he spoke with Mrs. Shultz and that would be sought through part of the Rural Infrastructure funds that are available and have identified another piece of property that Motion to give Mrs. Diane Shultz permission to pursue the Rural Infrastructure Grant made by Chairman Storey asked Mr. Gainey ifthe Building and Zoning Department needed another person Mr. Gainey stated that the Board approved to add another position to the office and that it is  could be used as well.  Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  tol help issue permits.  budgeted to start October 1, 2024.  Mrs. Angie Crowley stated that Mr. Wright has asked for staffhelp.  Commissioner Hatch stated that another staffmember would help out tremendously.  23. CHANA WATSON.COUNTY ATTORNEY Attorney Chana Watson had nothing to bring to the Board. 24. BARBIE HIGGINBOTHAM,CLERK OF COURT Clerk Barbie Higginbotham had nothing to bring to the Board.  25. COUNTY COMMISSION ITEMS  Commissioner Wood stated that he wanted to thank everybody for an outstanding. job during and after the Mr. Gainey stated that Mr. Locklear met with the engineer from Duke Energy to put lights at the. Joe Anderson Boat Ramp and that they are going to check and see if the existing lights are working and  Hurricane, that it was handled much better than Hurricane Idalia. placing another light on the other side of the Boat Ramp. Commissioner Hatch thanked the EOC (Emergency Operations Center)  Commissioner Hatch stated that he would like to keep the families with fatalities from Hurricane Debbie in his prayers. Commissioner Hatch asked the Board to keep Mr. Hutch in their prayers. Commissioner Hatch informed the Board that him, Mr. Wright and Mr. JD: Nobles had a meeting with the DBPR (Department of Business and Professionai Regulation) and that Mr. Wright fixed the square  footage problems that hel had been working on.  Commissioner Hatch reminded everybody to vote on August 20, 2024. keep Mr. Hutch and Commissioner Stephenson int their prayers. Commissioner Osteen asked Mr. Locklear about the Boat Ramp. Mr. Gainey stated that they can start as soon as they get the proper permitting.  Commissioner Osteen thanked everybody for their help during the Hurricane and asked everybody to  Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2024 - 6:00F PM - Page 11 of13    Chairman Storey thanked everybody for their help during the storm and asked to keep everybody in their prayers. Chairman Storey thanked the power company and stated that the last time it was eleven (11)  days without power and that this time it was three (3) days. 26. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS  Mrs. Mary Goodrich stated that most of her questions had been answered, but that she would like to know ifthere was a way to have better communication with the elderly residents during storms. ChiefGarner stated that they use. Alert Dixie toi inform residents of what is going on.  Mrs. Goodrich asked ift the County began spraying for mosquitos.  Mr. Gainey stated that there are currently three (3) trucks spraying the County and that they put in a Mr. Gainey mentioned that the County just got a shipment of mosquito pellets in and that the mosquito Mr. JDI Nobles thanked Mr. Wright and Commissioner Hatch for the opportunity to attend the meeting in Daytona with them. Mr. Nobles thanked the County for cleaning up the Boat Ramp in Horseshoe Beach. Mr. Nobles stated that in the Funds Allocation workshop, the County spoke about the Oyster Restoration Mr. Nobles asked ift the County had a cleanup plan for the debris from the hurricane or ift that would  request to the State of Florida for arial spraying.  control trucks have them.  Program, and he wanted to remind the Board that that program is very important.  affect the dredging oft the canals.  Chief Garner stated that there is no Water Board cleanup this time.  Mr. William Stockton asked for an update on Fiber by Central Florida installation for Cross City. Mr. John Cherry stated that Central Florida and Electric is working with Echo and that they are working out a contract. He stated it could be after September but to give them a little bit longer. Mr. Stockton asked which areas have Fiber internet now and which areas do not. Mr. Cherry replied stating that Jack Roberts Curve up to Chavous Road and Mccrabb Church. Mr. Cherry stated that he does not think anybody with Duke Energy has Fiber right now.  Mr. Stockton asked which Board member represented Cross City.  Commissioner Hatch stated that the City Council represents Cross City including David Osteen, Jamie Kirk Marhefka mentioned that he would like to start the meetings with Cross City and the County in  Storey and Kirk Marhefka. September.  Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2024- 6:00 PM - Page 12 of13    27. ADJOURN  Commissioner Osteen made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner. Hatch seconded. Board approved.  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIXIE COUNTY,FLORIDA  COUR)  ATTEST:  fare Mny JamieStorey, Chairman  COUNTY  Aask-St Barbie Higginbotham, Elerk-Auditor  PLEASE BE ADVISED that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered ats such meeting or hearings, he/s she will need a record of the proceedings, andj for such purpose, he/ she will need to ensure that a verbatim record oft the proceedings is made, which record includes the "Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations. to) participate in this proceeding should contact The Board meets thej first Thursday of each month at 10:00AM andi the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM. Individuals that would like to be placed on the agenda should call Barbie. Higginbotham, Clerk ofCourt, by  testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.  (352) 486-4931 (Voice & TDD) or via Florida Relay. Service at (800) 955-8771." 4:00 PM on the Friday Preceding the Board meeting, at (352) 498-1200.  Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2024 6:00 PM - Page 13of13