REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2024 9:00. A.M.  Thel Lafayette County Commission met on the above date and hour for a regular scheduled meeting. The meeting was held in the County Commissioners Meeting Room at the Lafayette County Courthouse in Mayo, Florida. The following members were present: Commissioner Lance Lamb, Dist. 1; Commissioner Mason Byrd, Dist. 2; Commissioner Lisa Walker, Dist. 3; Commissioner Anthony Adams, Dist. 4; Commissioner Earnest L. Jones, Dist. 5; and Leenette McMillan-fredriksson, County  Attorney.  APPROVE THE MINUTES  On a motion by Mr. Lamb and a second by Mr. Adams, the Board voted  unanimously to approve the minutes as presented.  BUILDING PERMITS  On a motion by Mr. Adams and a second by Mr. Byrd, the Board voted unanimously to extend the reduced permit fees for storm related damage for 60 days.  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-10-02  On a motion by Mrs. Walker and a second by Mr. Byrd, the Board voted unanimously to read Resolution Number 2024-10-02, extending the State ofEmergency  for Hurricane Debby, by title only. No action was taken.    RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-10-03  Ona ai motion by Mrs. Walker and a second by Mr. Byrd, the Board voted unanimously to read Resolution Number 2024-10-03 by title only. On a motion by Mr. Byrd and a second by Mr. Lamb, the Board voted unanimously to adopt Resolution Number 2024-10-03, a temporary construction easement with the Department of Transportation for the Britt Creek Bridge Project on State Road 51.  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-10-04  On a motion by Mr. Lamb and a second by Mr. Byrd, the Board voted unanimously to read Resolution Number 2024-10-04 by title only. On a motion by Mr. Lamb and a second by Mr. Byrd, the Board voted unanimously to adopt Resolution Number 2024-10-04, a perpetual easement with the Department ofTransportation for the  Britt Creek Bridge Project on State Road 51.  LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AGREEMENT On a motion by Mr. Adams and a second by Mr. Lamb, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Services Agreement with North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.  HAZARDOUS WASTE MONITORING AGREEMENT On a motion by Mr. Lamb and a second by Mr. Adams, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Hazardous Waste Monitoring Agreement with North Central  Florida Regional Planning Council.    COUNTY ROAD 411/COUNTY ROAD 410 ENGINEER PROJECT The Board opened sealed bids for the widening and resurfacing ofCR 411/CR  410. The bid amounts were:  Anderson Columbia CO, Inc. -$1,768,884.84  On a motion by Mr. Adams and a second by Mr. Lamb; the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Department ofTransportation to ask for additional funding  in the project budget.  On a motion by Mr. Adams and a second by Mr. Byrd, the Board voted unanimously to share a copy of the bid tabulation with North Florida Professional  Services.  WARRANT LIST  On a motion by Mr. Byrd and a second by Mrs. Walker, the Board voted  unanimously to approve the following bills:  General Fund -  $596,522.51  Emergency 911 Fund - $383.39  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-10-06  On motion by Mr. Adams and a second by Mr. Byrd, the Board voted unanimously to read Resolution Number 2024-10-06 by title only. On a motion by Mr. Lamb and a second by Mr. Byrd, the Board voted unanimously to adopt Resolution Number 2024-10-06, extending the State of Emergency for Hurricane Helene.  DEBRIS CONTRACT  On a motion by Mr. Byrd and a second by Mrs. Walker, the Board voted unanimously to approve the debris management services contract extension with Grubbs  Emergency Services, LLC.    RURAL GRANT APPLICATION  On a motion by Mr. Adams and a second by Mrs. Walker, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 911 Rural Grant Application for the 2024911Fall  Maintenance.  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-10-07  On motion by Mr. Lamb and a second by Mr. Adams, the Board voted unanimously to read Resolution Number 2024-10-07 by title only. On a motion by Mr. Byrd and a second by Mrs. Walker, the Board voted unanimously to adopt Resolution Number 2024-10-07, declaring a State ofEmergency for Hurricane Milton.  HURRICANE MILTON  On motion by Mr. Lamb and a second by Mr. Adams, the Board voted unanimously to not open a shelter for Hurricane Milton at this time. On a motion by Mr. Adams and a second by Mr. Lamb, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Sheriff  to issue an evacuation order as he sees necessary.  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-09-05  Marshall Rawson addressed the Board about the proposed Resolution. On motion by Mr. Lamb and a second by Mr. Byrd, the Board voted unanimously to read Resolution Number 2024-09-05 by title only. On a motion by Mr. Lamb and a second by Mr. Adams, the Board voted unanimously to adopt Resolution Number 2024-09-05, opposing  the pro-abortion amendment to Florida State Constitution.    ADJOURN  On a motion by Mr. Byrd and a second by Mrs. Walker, the Board voted  unanimously to adjourn.  DathPaa EarnestI L. Jones, Ckairman  Attest: tu Steve Land, Clerk  Approved this 22nd day of October, 2024.