AUGUST 22, 2024 JASPER, FLORIDA  SPECIAL SESSION  The Board of County Commissioners, Hamilton County, Florida, met in special session on Tuesday, August 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room, 207 Northeast First Street, Jasper, Florida. Present were Commissioners Travis Erixton, Jimmy Murphy (telephonic), Robbie Roberson, Richie McCoy and Robert Brown, a full Board being present. Also present were County Attorney Andy Decker, County Coordinator Gary Godwin and Finance  Director Sheri Davis.  The meeting was called to order by Chairman McCoy.  BUDGET WORKSHOP  County Auditor and Clerk of Court Greg Godwin provided the Board with an  overview oft the 2024/2025 budget.  Motion by Commissioner Erixton to lease dump truck in the amount of $235,000 with ab buyback in the amount of$185,000 and to remove the previous amount of $202,112. Second was made by Commissioner Murphy, motion carried with a  unanimous vote.  Fire Coordinator Henry Land provided the Board with the bid results for the new Fire ) Engine. The bids were as follows: Deep South - $467,384, Ten 8- $522,888 and South  Florida Emergency Vehicles - $554,907.  Motion by Commissioner Brown to award the bid for the Fire Engine to Deep South in the amount of $467,384. Second was made by Commissioner Erixton, motion The Board also agreed by unanimous consent to allow Mr. Land to order the F-550 truck due to the lengthy wait time. Mr. Land also discussed issues with the radio repeater system due to the 107.5 radio interference. After a lengthy discussion, the Board directed County Attorney Andy Decker to issue al letter to the radio station owner requesting  carried with a unanimous vote.  assistance. salaries.  Land Use Administrator Matthew Morgan provided the Board with a presentation on Motion by Commissioner Roberson to approve a five (5) percent pay raise for county employees. Second was made by Commissioner Erixton, motion carried with a  unanimous vote.  1    Motion by Commissioner Erixton to remove an additional $50,000 from the Sheriff's budget. Second was made by Commissioner Murphy, motion caried with a Motion by Commissioner Erixton to approve the office furniture in the amount of $6,000 for the new Road Dept. office complex. Second was made by Commissioner  unanimous vote.  Brown, motion carried with a unanimous vote.  There being no further business before the Board, Chairman McCoy adjourned the  meeting at 5:25 p.m.  LUAL RICHIE MCCOY,CHATRMAN  ATTEST:  G22S GREG GODWIN, EX-OFFICIO CLERK  2