Regular Meeting Commission Board Room Dixie County Courthouse 214 - NE Hwy 351, Cross City, FL 32628 September 16, 2024 - 6:00 PM  The Board meetings are audio recorded. The public can hear and participate in the meeting via conference call  by dialing 1(917,900-/022 and enter code. 32628. COMMISSIONERS Jody Stephenson, District 1, Vice Chairman Daniel Wood, District 2 Mark Hatch, District 3 Jamie Storey, District 4, Chairman David Osteen, District 5 STAFF Paul Gainey, County Manager Chana Watson, County Attorney Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk ofCourt Verna Wilson, ChiefDeputy Clerk Brenda Royal, ChiefFinancial Officer Joannie Morse, Deputy Clerk Victoria Darkow, Deputy Clerk 1. CALL7 TO ORDER  Martha McCaskill,. Administrative Asst/Grant Coordinator  The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Jamie Storey. 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TOTHE AMERICANELAG The Invocation and Pledge to the. American Flag was led by Commissioner Hatch. The motion to approve Vouchers was made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded. by  3. VOUCHER APPROVAL Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. 4. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS  None present.  Motion to go into public hearing made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner  Wood. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - September 16, 2024- 6:001 PM - Page 1 of10    PUBLICHEARING 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 HEARING SHALL BE ANNOUNCED DURING THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THAT NO FURTHER NOTICE  CONCERNING THE MATTERS WILL BE PUBLISHED. APPLICATIONS for SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS  A petition by AlexKemp 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 06/07/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 19-13-12-2994-  0003-5440 20 SE 908th Ave, Old Town, FL 32680; 0). (COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 MARK HATCH)  Tabled on 9/5/2024  Motion to approve the Special Exceptionfor.Alex. Kemp made by Commissioner/Hatcl, Motion to go back to the Board was made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded by  Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  RESOLUTIONS  Resolution 2024-71  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED: IN SECTION 4.7.5 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 JUNE 7, 2024. WHEREAS, ALEX KEMP have filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.7.5 special exceptions of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations toj permit one recreational vehicle in an Residential Single Family/Mobile Home Area (RSF/MH), Zoning District, by Petition dated 06/07/2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 19-13-42-29-003540354AOQ0SE9OB-AVE,  Old Town, FL 32680). (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch) Tabled on 09/05/2024  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-71 made by Commissioner Hatch. Secondedby  Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- September 16, 2024 - 6:00F PM - Page 2 of10    Mr. Leon Wright stated that he reached out tol Mr. Greg Bailey's office for a quote on reviewing Motion to advertise for quotes on reviewing items for planning and zoning made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  items for planning and zoning and that he would like to advertise.  Attorney Chana Watson stated that she and Mr. Wright had talked, and they anticipate to roll out Motion to advertise pending approval made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded! by  the LDR's by the October 171 BOCC: meeting. Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  5. BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY-BUDGET APPROVAL  Motion to approve the Big Bend Water Authority. Budget made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by  Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  6.KATRINA VANAERNAM AND SHIELA FRIERSON. DIXIE COUNTY ANTI-DRUG Mrs. Shiela Frierson informed the Board that September is national recovery month and that they will be doing a silent recovèry stand on Highway 19 on September 30, 2024, at 9:30. AM. Mrs. Frierson distributed packets to the Board informing them on the risks ofr marijuana use and a substance abuse survey in Dixie County. She stated that they surveyed 52% oft the youth in Dixie County and among the middle school, 30.99 have reported using marijuana and 44.3 % of the Highschool has used marijuana. She stated that Amendment three (3) is coming up for a vote, which is the Legalization ofRecreational Chairman Jamie Storey asked Mrs. Katrina VanAernam the amount that the County needed to find the Mrs. VanAernam prèsented a budget to the Board and stated that they would need about $50,000 dollars.  COALITION  Marijuana and that they wanted to give facts to make an informed decision.  Anti-Drug Coalition  7. KAYI MCCALLISTER, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL recovered from Hurricane Idalia and are down about $15,000 dollars.  Mrs. Kay McCallister stated that they worked on their new budget and that they have not fully Mrs. McCallister stated that they are going to start a monthly vlog program on the website with more information On Dixie County. She stated that they will soon be starting a video co-op that they will offer to tourist businesses to make videos that they can use on their website to regain Mrs. McCallister stated that she is still getting quotes for the picnic tables and grills for the pickleball courts and that her and Mr. Paul Gainey are working on the electric.  business they lost from last year.  Regular Meeting Minutes- September 16, 2024- - 6:00 PM - Page 3 of10    Mrs. McCallister stated that she will be attending quite a few Camping and Fishing shows around the state and that she is still looking for one more show to attend. She stated that they had increased their marketing grants for advertising outside oft the area. She stated that she will be sponsoring the music festival and fishing tournament in Horseshoe Beach Mrs. McCallister informed the Board that Horseshoe Beach has a new restaurant called the  tol help out with their recovery.  Sunset Grill that réplaced the Shrimp Boat.  8._STEVE COPELAND, SUWANNEE WATER AND SEWER MANAGER  Attorney Watson stated that the County needs to add language into the ordinance regarding elections. She stated that this election will proceed as scheduled, but that they need to make a few changes moving forward. She statedthat the previous policy stated that all of district three (3) would vote,and that one of  the changes is that it'sf for the citizens that have an account.  Mr. Tim Ward asked ifthat is for Dixie County residents or ifyoul have a service meter?  Attorney Watson stated that that is something they are trying to straighten up. She stated that she believes  itwould be better ifit was members who have an active account. She stated that she would bring it back to the Board to address.  9. GREG BAILEY,NORTH FLORIDA PROFESSIONALSERVICES 10. JOHNLOCKLEAR LOCKLEAR AND ASSOCIATES tentative start date for that project is scheduled on October 14, 2024. 11. CINDYE BELLOT.LIBRARY DIRECTOR Mrs. Cindy Bellot was not present at the meeting. Mr. Steve Fremen was not present at the meeting. 13. STEVEHUTGHISON. COUNTY ROAD SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Steve Hutchison was not present at the meeting. 14. TIMJOHNSON.SOLD WASTE DIRECTOR Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  Mr. Greg Bailey was not present at the meeting.  Mr.. Jerry Lizzet stated that they had aj pre-construction meeting for Hal Chaires Road and that the  12. STEVE FREMEN.CODE ENFORCEMENT & VETERANSS SERVICE OFFICER  Commissioner, Hatch made a motion to place a dumpster in Suwannee for canal cleanup. Seconded. by  15. LEON WRIGHT, BUILDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL Mr. Leon Wright présented earlier in the meeting.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - September 16, 2024 - 6:001 PM - Page 4 of10    16. SCOTT PENDARVIS.911 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR  SIT.ADMINISTRATOR  Mr. Scott Pendarvis'had nothing tol bring to the Board.  17. DARIAN BROWN, DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES  ChiefDarian Brown stated that they have been negotiating with Horseshoe Beach and that they will come to an agreement tomjorrow. Chiefl Brown stated that Old Town Station four (4) is almost done with metal and they will put the roofon. He stated that the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) building receiveda notice toj proceed that has been presented to Mr. Bailey and is pending Board signature. He stated that he and Mr. Garner will be going to Tallahassee tomorrow to meet with Senator Corey Simon to discuss possible advancements for medical care in the County. Chief Brown stated that he would be traveling most of October and would miss both oft the Board meetings, but that his staff would bet there to answer any questions.  18. GAILCARTER, INDIGENT CARE Mrs. Gail Carter was not present at the meeting. 19. HOLLYHOUGHTON.COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT Mrs. Holly Houghton was not present at the meeting. 20. ANGIE CROWLEY.HUMAN RESOURCESADMINISTRATOR  Mrs. Angie Crowley stated that she will have everything the Finance Department needs no later than  September 23rd, 2024.  21. AULGAINEY.COUNTY MANAGER  Action Items:  1. Request Board approval for the SHIP Release of Lien for Christopher J Hodge and Tiffany A Motion to approve the SHIP Release ofl Lien for Christopher Ji Hodge and Tiffany. A Hodge in the amount of $24,999,50 made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board 2. Request Board/approval to execute the FDACS Mosquito Control Agreement # 31505 for FY Motion to approveand. execute the FDACS Mosquito Control Agreement #. 31505 for FY 2024-2025 in the dmount of $65,494.12 (to be electronically signed) made by Commissioner  Hodge in the amount of $24,999.50.  approved.  2024-2025 in the amount of $65,494.12 (to be electronically signed).  Osteen. Secondedby Commissioner, Stephenson. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes - September 16, 2024- 6:00 PM - Page 5of10    3. Request Boardapproval to execute Supplemental Agreement # 3 for NE 592"d St from US 19to Motion to approve and execute Supplemental Agreement # 3. for NE 592"d St from US 19 to NE 272nd Ave in the amount of $216,443.81 made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded by 4. Request Board approval to execute the Passero Associates, LLC Work Order 23-14R for the T-Hangar and Taxilane Construction at the Airport in the amount of $97,756.00. Motion to approve and execute the Passero Associates, LLC Work Order 23-14R for the T- Hangar and Taxilane Construction at the Airport in the amount of $97,756.00 made by Commissioner Hdtch. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 5. Request Board approval to execute the Passero Associates, LLC Work Order 23-15R for the Motion to approve and execute the Passero Associates, LLC Work Order 23-15R. for the T- Hangar Taxilane at the Airport in the amount of $86,961.00 made by Commissioner Osteen. 6. Request Board approval to execute the Notice of Award for the T-Hangar Building to Gray Motion to approve and execute the Notice of Award for the T-Hangar Building to Gray Construction, Inc in the amount of $2,939,932.00 made by Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner 7. Request Board approval to execute the Addendum to the Construction Agreement Deductive Change Order # 1 for the T-Hangar and Taxilane Construction in the amount of $693,839.00 Motion to approveand execute the Addendum to the Construction Agreement Deductive Change Order # 1for the T-Hangar and Taxilane Construction in the amount of $693,839.00 reduction made by Commissipner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 8. Request Board approval of FDOT New Hangar Building Amendment # 2 additional funding Motion to approve the FDOT New Hangar Building Amendment # 2 additional funding amount of $400,000.00 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board  NE272nd Avelin the amount of $216,443.81.  Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  T-Hangar Taxilane at the Airport in the amount of $86,961.00.  Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  Construction, Inc in the amount of$2,939,932.00.  Hatch. Board approved.  reduction.  amount of $400,000.00.  approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2024- - 6:001 PM - Page 6of1 10    9. Request Board approval of Resolution 2024-83 in support of the FDOT New Hangar Building Motion to approveResolution 2024-83 in support ofthe FDOTI New Hangar Building Amendment #2 additional funding amount of $400,000.00 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by 10. Request Boardlapproval to issue the NTP (Notice to Proceed) to Gray Construction, Inc. for the Motion to approve to issue the NTP (Notice to Proceed) to Gray Construction, Inc. for the EOC Expansion made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved. 11. Request Board approval to accept Locklear's RFQ for CEI Services on CR 349 South Paving Motion to approve and accept Locklear's. RFQf for CEI, Services on CR3495 South Paving Project and to begin negotiations) for contract made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner 12. Request Board approval to reschedule the Oct 3, 2024, Policy & Procedure Workshop due to Motion to approve and reschedule the Oct 3, 2024, Policy & Procedure Workshop due to several key Department heads not being available and postponing it to October 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM before the regular scheduled. BOCC meeting at 6:00 PM made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded 13. Request Board approval for the Hatchee Haunts event to be held at DTRAC in Jena on Oct 25,26 Motion to approve the Hatchee. Haunts event to be held at DTRACI in Jena on Oct 25,26 &31, 2024 and Nov. 1 &. 2, 2024 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. County Manager Paul Gainey informed the Board that he turned his resignation and thanked them for Chairman Jamie Storey thanked Mr. Gainey and asked the Board for a motion to advertise the Motion to advertisefor the County Manager position made by Commissioner Stephenson.  Amendment # 2 additional funding amount of$400,000.00.  Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  EOC Expansion.  Project and to begin negotiations for contract.  Osteen. Board approved.  several key Department Heads not being available on that day.  by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. &31,2024 andNov 1 &2,2024.  Board approved. the opportunity.  County Manager position.  Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes - September 16, 2024 6:00 PM - Page 7 of10    22. CHANA WATSON.COUNTY ATTORNEY  Mrs. Chana Watson)advised the Board that it would take two weeks to advertise the position. She said personally she thinks that the County needs someone who has ai few years of experience or training in that area. She stated that there is a lot that comes out oft that office and that the County needs Commissioner Jamie Storey stated that the County needs someone who works well with the clerk'soffice Clerk Barbie Higginbotham stated that Mr. Gainey worked well with everybody and that he is leaving Attorney Watson stated that she willl have Mrs. Angie Crowley make a copy of the advertisement for the County Manager Assistant position for the Board to reflect on for the County Manager position. Attorney Watson updated the Board on the Melton case and stated that it is expected to go to trial and will  someone who has experience in supervising large departments.  as well.  because he was backed into a corner and had no other choice.  inform thel Board as'they proceed.  23. BARBIE HIGGINBOTHAM. CLERK OF COURT  Mrs. Barbie Higginbotham stated that her and the staff have worked together to move forward as a team and that when Mr. Duane Cannon decided to leave, Mr. Gainey was able to fill his shoes. She stated that when she came back from the Conference, she received the call that Mr. Gainey resigned. She stated that she hates that Mr. Gainey feels the need tol leave and is hoping the Board réconsiders their decision. She statedthat it is a shame we are sitting here having this discussion. Mrs. Verna Wilson stated that it is leaking in the offices and that they need someone to come out and fix Mr. Gainey stated that he spoke to HVAC to come and look at the situation and that there should be some  the roofl leaks.  quotes and opinions coming back. 24. COUNTY COMMISSIONI ITEMS working with Mr. Gainey.  Commissioner Wood asked to look into the speedbumps at Hinton Landing and stated it was good  Commissioner Hatch thanked Mr. Gainey for what hel has done for the County.  Commissioner Osteen thanked Mr. Gainey for everything.  He stated that he hashad a few calls from citizens by DTRAC and that they are having problems using the baseball fields at the school because the gates are locked. He stated he would like toj put in batting  cages.  Mr. Gainey stated that he can look at the cost and bring numbers to the next meeting.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - September 16, 2024 - 6:00 PM - Page 8 of10    Commissioner Stephenson stated that he appreciates everything Mr. Gainey has done and that he hates to Commissioner Stephenson stated that in 2024 the County secured $5,000.000 more debt than before. Mrs. Higginbotham stated that al lot oft that is Grants and that Mrs. Brenda Royal has the entire audit book Chairman Jamie Storey spoke to Mr. Gainey and stated that it was a pleasure working with him and that if  see him go.  and will let Commissioner Stephenson borrow it.  Mr. Gainey had a change of heart to give him a call and he will relay the message.  25. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS Noj public comments at this time.  Regular Meeting Minutes- September 16, 2024 - 6:00 PM - Page 9 of10    26. ADJOURN  Commissioner Osteen made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner. Hatch Seconded. Board approved.  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA  CUIT 6  domi Ky Jamie'Storey, Chairman  SCINN,ERLS  Mlade Barbie igmhohp,dei-Audier  PLEASE BE ADVISED that ifay person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered. at such meeting or hearings, he/s she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of 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 and thei third Thursday ofe each month at 6:00 PM. 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