REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 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 Earnest L. Jones, Dist. 5; and  Leenette McMilan-fredriksson, County Attorney.  APPROVE THE MINUTES  Onar motion by Mr. Byrd and a second by Mr. Lamb, the Board voted  unanimously to approve the minutes as presented.  REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE COMMUNITY Mr. Kerry Waldron with the Florida Department ofHealth appeared before the Board to discuss septic tank inspections transferring to the Florida Department of  Environmental Protection.  CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY On a motion by Mrs. Walker and a second by Mr. Byrd, the Board voted unanimously to allow the Chairman to sign a Certificate ofPublic Convenience and Necessity for the Emergency Medical Services Department allowing Specialized Event Services LLC to provide both BLS and ALS Transport Services in Lafayette County.    RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-09-02  Onamotion by Mr. Lamb and a second by Mr. Byrd, the Board voted unanimously to read Resolution Number 2024-09-02 by title only. On a motion by Mrs. Walker and a second by Mr. Byrd, the Board voted unanimously to adopt Resolution Number 2024-09-02 extending the state of emergency for Hurricane Debby.  TAX COLLECTOR  On a motion by Mr. Lamb and a second by Mrs. Walker, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Tax Collectors request for a budget amendment.  SW CR 534 DRAINAGE MPROVEMENTS  The Board opened sealed bids for the drainage improvements project on SW CR  534. The bid amounts were:  Anderson Columbia CO, Inc. - $729,605.77 Curt's Construction, Inc. $640,713.57  On a motion by Mr. Byrd and a second by Mr. Lamb, the Board voted unanimously to allow North Florida Professional Services to review the submitted bids  and make a recommendation to the Board at a later date.  FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONTRACT  On a motion by Mr. Byrd and a second by Mrs. Walker, the Board voted unanimously to approve the contracts with the Florida Department ofHealth for the  Lafayette County Health Department contract year 2024-2025.    WARRANT LIST  Ona a motion by Mr. Lamb and a second by Mrs. Walker, the Board voted  unanimously to approve the following bills:  General Fund- $431,896.21 Emergency 911 Fund - $388.28  ADJOURN  On a motion by Mr. Byrd and a second by Mr. Lamb, the Board voted  unanimously to adjourn.  danatdfa Earnest L. Jones, Chairman  Attest: Sa SteveLand, Clerke  ECOUNT  Approved this 24th day of September, 2024.