Regular Meeting Commission Board Room Dixie County Courthouse 214 - NE Hwy 351, Cross City, FL 32628 September 05, 2024 - 6:00 PM  The Board meetings are audio recorded. The public can hear and participate in the meeting via conference call  by dialing (917,900-1022 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 ofCourt Verna Wilson, ChiefDeputy Clerk Brenda Royal, ChiefFinancial Officer Joannie Morse, Deputy Clerk Victoria Darkow, Deputy Clerk 1. CALL' TO ORDER  Martha McCaskill, Administrative Asst/Grant Coordinator  The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Jamie Storey. 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TOTHE AMERICANFLAG The Invocation and Pledge to the. American Flag was led by Commissioner Hatch.  3. APPROVALOF COMMISSION MINUTES 07-30-2024 Town offHorseshoe Beach and BOCC Workshop  Motion to approvethe Town ofHorseshoe Beach and BOCC Workshop on 07-30-2024 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  08-01-2024 Funds Allocation Workshop  Motion to approvethe Funds. Allocation Workshop on 08-01-2024 made by Commissioner  Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - September 05, 2024- - 6:00) PM - Page 1of19    08-04-2024 Emergency Meeting for Hurricane Debby  Motion to approve the Emergency Meeting for Hurricane Debby on 08-04-2024 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  08-15-2024 Regular/BOCC Meeting  Motion to approve the Regular BOCC Meeting on 08-15-2024 made by Commissioner Wood.  Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  4. VOUCHER APPROVAL Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 5. CONSTITUTIONAIONALOFFICERS  The motion to approve Vouchers was made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  None present.  Motion to go into public hearing made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner PUBLIC HEARING: THE. PUBLIC, HEARING. MAYBE 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  Stephenson. Board approved.  CONCERNING THE MATTERS WILL. BE PUBLISHED. APPLICATIONSfOr: SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS  A petition by Alex Kemp 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)  Mr. David Fritz stated that he lives across the street and opposed the exemption. Commissioner Hatch stated that he would talk with Mr. Alex Kemp and table the Special Motion to table the Special Exception for Alex Kemp until Monday, September 16, 2024, made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board  Exception until the next meeting.  approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- September 05, 2024 - 6:001 PM Page 2 of19    A petition by Edward Deutsch 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 07/03/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 19-13- Property Owner, Edward Deutsch informed the Board that he recently purchased the property and that him and his wife would be building his home and making improvements. He stated that Motion to approve the Special Exception for Edward Deutsch made by Commissioner A petition by Nicholas Mole requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.4.5 SPEÇIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle. ("AG" AGRICULTURE) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 07/31/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 1609-1341000150170 140 NE 470th Ave, Old Town, FL 32680;0).  12-2994-0003-5430 14 SE 908th Ave, Old Town, FL 32680;0). (COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 MARK HATCH)  there are RVs across the street from them and across the canal. Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  (COMMISSION DISTRICT 1J JODY STEPHENSON)  Motion to approve the Special Exception for Nicholas Mole made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Boardapproved.  A petition by Bright William D Bright Nicole requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.4.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle. ("AG" AGRICULTURE) zoning district, in the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 410134519.000.0450 1444 NE  accordance with the petition dated 07/11/2024 to be located on  239th Ave, Old Town, FL: 32680; 5). (COMMISSION DISTRICT 2 DANIEL WOOD)  Commissioner Wood stated that the couple were planning on retiring and building a home on Motion to approve the Special Exception for Bright D William D. Bright Nicole made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  the property.  Ap petition by SheriPugh 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 06/22/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 25-09-13-4423-0001- Motion to approve the Special Exception for Sheri Pugh made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  0140490 NE 356th Ave, Old Town, FL: 32680; 2). (COMMISSION DISTRICT 1. JODY STEPHENSON)  Regular Meeting Minutes September 05, 2024- 6:001 PM - Page 3 of19    APPLICATIONS for VARIANCES  A petition by Patrick Miles located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 013122994-000.550 (83 SE 908th St. Old Twon FL 32680Suwannee), to request a variance for a Reduction of side setbacks from 10' to 5' on both sides for construction of a boathouse. by the petition dated 07/30/2024 which is located within Section 4.7.7 RSF/MH subparagraph (2) of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations in  accordance with section 12.3 VARIANCE PROCEDURES. (COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 MARK HATCH)  Motion to approve the Variance for Patrick Miles made by Commissioner Hatch. Motion to go backto the Board made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner  Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  Wood. 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 LANDDEYELOPMENT 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 oft 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 tol bel located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 19-3-4229+003.354035440205E9O"AVE,  Old Town, FL: 32680). (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch)  Tabled until the néxt meeting on September 16, 2024  RESOLUTION 2024-72  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.7.7 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND: DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT REDUCTION OF SIDE SETBACKS FROM 10 TO5ON BOTH SIDES FOR. A CONSTRUCTION OF A BOATHOUSE RSF/ME)ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED JULY 30, 2024. WHEREAS, PATRICK MILES have filed al Petition requesting Dixie County Board ofCounty Commissioners to grant a  Regular Meeting Minutes September 05, 2024- - 6:001 PM - Page 4 of19    Special Exceptionas 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 Reduction Of Side Setbacks From 10' To 5' On Both Sides For A Construction Of Al Boathouse, by the petition dated 07/30/2024 to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 044229-0005-350 (83'SE908TH, ST,Old" Town, FL 32680). Motion to approve Resolution 2024-72 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch)  Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  RESOLUTION 2024-73  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 COUNTYI LAND DEYELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECEREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY/MOBILE HOME AREA (RSF/MH) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED JULY 5, 2024. WHEREAS, EDWARD DEUTSCH have filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section4.7.5 special exceptions ofthe 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 07/05/2024; and WHEREAS, the repreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 19-13-12-2994-  0003-5430 (14SE 90gth AVE, Old Town, FL. 32680). (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch)  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-73 made by Commissioner Hatch. Secondedby  Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  RESOLUTION202474  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.4.5 OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE REÇREATIONAL VEHICLE. IN AN AGRICUILTURAL AREA (AG)ZONING DISTRICT, IN AQCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED JULY 31, 2024. WHEREAS, NICHOLAS MOLE has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section4.4.5ofthe Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Agricultural (AG) Zoning District, by Petition dated July 31,2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 16.09-13410.0015-0170 (140 NE 470th AVE, Old Town, FL Motion to approve Resolution 2024-74 made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by  32680). (Commission District 1Jody Stephenson) Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - September 05,2024- - 6:00 PM - Page 5 of19    RESOLUTION 2024-75  A RESOLUTIONIOF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.4.5 OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMITONE! REÇREATIONAL VEHICLE! IN AN. AGRICUILTURAL AREA (AG)ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED JULY 11, 2024. WHEREAS, WILIAM BRIGHT ANDI NICOLE BRIGHT has filedal Petition requesting Dixie County Board ofCounty Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.4.5 of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations toj permit one: recreational vehicle in an Agricultural (AG) Zoning District, by Petition dated July 11, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational yehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 4104134519-000.050 (1444 NE 239th AVE, Old Town,  FL32680).  (Commission District 21 Daniel Wood) Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-75 made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded by  RESOLUTION 2024-76  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 COUNTYLAND DEYBLOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN ENVIROMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA (ESA) ZONING DISTRICT, IN AÇCORDANCE WITHTHE PETITION DATED. JUNE: 22, 2024. WHEREAS, SHERI PUGH has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board ofCounty Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.3.5 Special Exceptions ofthe Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA), Zoning District, by Petition dated June 22, 2024; and WHEREAS, the vehicle ist to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.:2 25-  09-13-4423-0001 (490 NE: 356th Ave, Old Town, FL 32680).  (Commission District 1Jody Stephenson) Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  Motion to approve/kesolution 2024-76 made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded. by Mr. Leon Wright stated that at the last meeting the Commissioners asked how they could help him in the Building and Zoning Department. Mr. Wright stated that he needed helpwith the inspections for FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) in Suwannee and Jena. Mr. Wright stated that he came before the Board to ask the County Commissioners to approve He explained that the 1206i is aj program that FEMA pays to come in and do the inspections for Commissioner Hatch approved advertising. for help with the inspections for FEMA through  advertising for the inspections through the 1206 program.  you.  the 1206 program. Commissioner Osteen Seconded. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes September 05, 2024 - 6:00 PM - Page 6of19    Mr. Wright stated that he has the Land Development Regulations and is waiting on Legal insert to go into them, but that he needed someone to be a second set ofe eyes for reassurance to validate Mr. Wright stated that they had talked to two different attorneys and that they need to  that everything is Correct. He stated that he needed clear direction. incorporate some dft the language and verbiage in the LDR's  Attorney Watson stated that they had to get it sent out and advertised quickly to haye the roll out Mr. Wright stated that he disagreed with adopting it and then making amemimemtsifsomething  date in October. She stated her recommendation is to follow the Statues was wrong and that he needed the Verbiage to be cut copied and pasted. Attorney Watson stated that she would try to geti it to Mr. Wright by mid-week.  Commissioner Hatch stated they could be adopted on the next BOCC meeting on October 3rd and Commissioner Hatch stated that Mr. Greg Bailey could be a second set of eyes to look over and Motion to approve Mr. Greg Bailey to proceed with trying to establish a reasonablefee schedule for reviewys made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by CommisionerSiephenson  then the second reading on the 17th and approve it verify that the LDR's are correct.  Board approved.  6. Audit Presentation by Powell and Jones  Powell and Jones representative presented a budget packet for the Board to review and discuss. 7.Florida Department of Agriculture Fiscal Year Report - Commissioner Storey Commissioner Storey presented copies of the Agriculture Fiscal Year Report to each  Commissioner. COALITION  8. KATRINA VANAERNAM AND SHIELA FRIERSON, DIXIE COUNTY ANTI-DRUG  Mrs. Katrina VanAernam was not present at this meeting.  8. STEVECOPELAND,SUWANNEE WATER AND SEWER MANAGER  Mr. Steve Copeland stated that there are 932 active accounts.  Mr. Copeland informed the Board that there was an Emergency Water Board meeting last night and that they addressed the Standard Operating Procedures ofthel Board during themeeting.  Regular Meeting Minutes- September 05, 2024- 6:001 PM - Page 7of19    9. GREG BAILEY.NORTH FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL: SERVICES Mr. Greg Bailey updated the Board on ongoing projects, these included:  The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Mr. Bailey stated that the contract was submitted to  Mr. Leon Wright for review.  Old Town Fire station - Mr. Bailey stated that it is continuing.  Sheriff's evidence building - Mr. Bailey stated that they are working through the storm water CDBG - He statedthat he had received environmental review approval and are reviewing the Hal Chaires road -He stated that the pre-construction meeting is next Thursday September 12, Fire stations in Horseshoe Beach and Hwy 351 - He stated that they are on hold until they locate Restore. Act Funds  Mr. Bailey stated that the amendments need to be complete and submitted  design.  plans for bidding. 2024, at 11:00 AM, asuitable site. by late October 2024.  Commissioner Osteen asked ifthere would be monies left over for a splash pad Mr. Bailey stated that yes there would be money left over for park improvements and that monies would continue coming until 2030 for the projects that they spoke about.  Mr. Scott Niland asked about repairing the Oyster Reef's  Mr. Bailey stated that the Board has to decide which projects to prioritize. 10. JOHN LOCKLEAR, LOCKLEAR AND ASSOCIATES Mr.. John Locklear updated the Board on some ongoing projects.  351 Design - He stated that they met with the Water Management District on a variety of topics Cow Creek Boat Ramp - He stated that there is one component that has to be approved by the Florida Shired Island Restoration - He stated that hel had sent out the draft plans to Mr. Paul Gainey today and  Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)  does not have any lab results yet.  Regular Meeting Minutes - September 05, 2024- - 6:00 PM - Page 8 of19    Horseshoe Beach Dredging- He stated that the surveying is done and working on plans and that Suwannee  will be done next wéek.  11. CINDY BELLOTLIBRARY DIRECTOR  Mrs. Cindy Bellot thanked everybody for praying for her while she was out. partnered with the school system to hand out 11,200 meals for the kids.  She stated that they had 992 kids participate in the Summer Program at the Library and that they had Mrs. Bellot informed the Board that the library's roofi is stilll leaking and that books are still getting ruined. She stated that the County really needed a freestanding library and was hoping to find a grant that covered some oft themoney fort the library. She stated that the director oft the Three Rivers Regional  Library System had to bei involved in the Grant.  Mr. John Locklear volunteered to write the Grant for the new Library.  Motion to approve dllowing Mr. John Locklear and Associates toj find a Grant for a new Libraryfor Dixie County was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board 12. STEVEI FREMEN.CODE ENFORCEMENT & VETRANSFAVICEOITICR  approved.  Mr. Steve Fremen had nothing to bring to the Board. 13. STEVEI HUTCIISON.COUNTY ROAD SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Steve Hutchison' was not present at this meeting. 14. TIMJOHNSON.SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR be closed on Thursdays instead of Wednesdays.  Mr. Tim Johnson updated the Board and stated that the site at Suwannee changed their schedule and will  15. LEON WRIGITABUILDING, AND ZONING OFFICIAL  Mr. Leon Wright presented at the beginning of the meeting due to having to leave early. 16. SCOTT PENDARVIS.911 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR  AITADMINISTRATOR  911 Communications Director & I.T. Administrator Scott Pendarvis presented two Grants to the Board to  be signed which are:  1.9 911 System Maintenance in the amount of $46,245.80 dollars.  Motion to approve and sign the 911, System Maintenance Grant in the amount of $46,245.80 dollars was made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  2. 911 System Refresh in the amount of$154,156.94 dollars  Regular Meeting Minutes September 05, 2024 - 6:001 PM - Page 9 of19    Motion to approve dnd sign the 911 System Refresh Grant in the amount of $154,156.94 dollars was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved. Mr. Pendarvis askedAttorney Chana Watson that ifthey are just applying for the Grant does he have to bringi it to the Boardto sign to apply fori it or can he have the County Manager sign to apply for the Grant. Attorney Watson stated that depending on the Grant, the County Manager could sign it as applying fori it, Mr. Pendarvis stated that at the last meeting they had agreed to sign the Grant for an upgraded mapping solution for 911. He stated that he had two contracts that he needed approval for the Rapid Deploy Motion to. sign the Rapid Deploy Software Contract pending Attorney Chana Watson's review made by Mr. Pendarvis statedthat there is a second contract for the hosting side oft the mapping solution that Motion to sign the hosting side of the mapping solution pending Attorney Chana Watsoh'sreview made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. 17. DARIAN BROWN, DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES  and then bring it to the Board to be accepted.  Software Contract pending Attorney Review.  Commissioner. Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  needed approval pending attorney review.  ChiefBrown updated the Board on the tropical forecast stating that we are in the peak ofHurricane Chief Brown stated that almost all of the debris left behind from Hurricane Debby has been picked up and Chief Brown handedout aj packet to the Board about thel Hurricane Idalia LAP (Legislative Appropriation Program) fund money and updated the Board on a few oft the projects. He stated that ifthe Board had any Station six (6)-1 He stated that they had made an offer on aj parcel of land and are currentlywaiting on an  Season.  that they are movinginto the second round of cleanup. questions on the packet, to call and that they will explain.  answer back from the owner.  Suwannee Dredging He stated that Suwannee Dredging will begin next week. that a match of25% has been confirmed by the State ofFlorida. He went over the PAGrants Manager Process Steps with the Board.  Chief Brown stated that all oft the projects through the Hazard Mitigation Grant are in State Review and Hes stated that he had reached out to the State Contractor and stated that the contractor had assured him that Chief Brown and his staffa are doing everything correct and in a timely manner. ChiefGarner stated that the biggest issue that they might have, is with Shired Island, informing the Board that once the money js allocated that they have 18 months do the projects including the park and bathhouse He stated that they will not separate them into smaller projects and that it is a reimbursement Chief Brown stated that he reached out to a local provider for crisis intervention and would like to go  project totaling $2,721,060.00 dollars. forward with the contract ifthe Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- - September 05, 2024- - 6:00 PM - Page 10of19    The Board stated to move forward pending attorney review.  ChiefBrown stated that the logistics building suffered storm damage and that there is mold around the outlets and in the walls. He stated that is where they keep all their medical supplies, and that insurance won'tcover it. He stated that the medical supplies were temporarily moved and that the inmate crews Chief Brown stated that they are waiting on the report from the insurance company for thebuilding. Chief Hes stated that one ofthe old school portables is a concrete building and the cost of moving it is $10,000 Motion to move the building for $10,000 dollars made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Chief Brown stated that thel Florida Department of Health has a 3,000,000.00 dollar grant for the Community of Pararnedicine that is split over three (3)years for 15 departments in the State of Florida that have Mobile Integrated Health. He stated that iti is about $40,000 to $60,000 dollars ayear. Chief Brown stated that he met with HCA Hospital earlier today and stated that they are trying tol help He stated that hel hasbeen in contact with a few different hospitals in hopes of building al hospital in the County. He stated that he offered two different parcels and that they left the office to go look at the land ChiefBrown: stated that the Health Department advertised for a doctor and that they had an interview over the phone and that itwent well and was going to come meet the staff and tour the facility. Chief Brown stated that they are getting the roof on Station four (4) in Old Town and that the permit for Chief Brown informed the Board that he spoke to a representative with the senator's office to submit a request for appropriations to replace the circle drive and repave the office so that the trucks will: fit. Chief Brown updated the Board on the wait time for the ambulances at the emergency room and stated that they have been charging the hospital for wall time. He stated that they had sent a letter and received Chief Brown informed thel Board that one of the ambulances wrecked during the storm and that the driver was at fault. He stated that insurance was contacted for repairs, but that they would not service it and that  removed most of the sheetrock out from the building. Brown stated he would like tol have a supply building at his station. dollars to move from Cross City to Old Town. Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved.  with billing and fuelcosts for the ambulances wait time.  and will be in contact.  the EOC is moving forward.  the first month'st total in the amount of$10,332.00 for 40 calls.  he needed to replaceit.  18. KAYMCCALLISTER, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL  Mrs. Kay McCallister stated that both pickleball pavilions are up and are waiting on the concrete slab. Commissioner Hatch stated that she is going to need two (2) picnic tables for each pavilion, four (4)in Commissioner. Hatch made a motion to purchase four (4) brand new picnic tables for the pickleball  total.  pavilions. Commissioner Osteen Seconded. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes- September 05, 2024- - 6:00 PM- - Page 11of19    19. GAILCARTER, INDIGENT CARE Mrs. Gail Carter was not present at the meeting. 20. HOLLYHOUGITON. COUNTY EXTENSION. AGENT Mrs. Holly Houghton was not present at the meeting. 21. ANGIE CROWLEY, HUMAN: RESOURCESADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Angie Crowley was not present at the meeting. 22. PAULGAINEY.COUNTY MANAGER  Action Items: $30,172.70.  1.1 Request Board approval for the SHIP Release of Lien for Allie Lou Corbin in the amount of Motion to approve the SHIP Release ofLien for Allie Lou Corbin in the amount of $30,172.70 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  2. Request Board Approval for the SHIP Rehab Reimbursement for Sara Chavous in the amount Motion to approve the SHIP Reimbursement, for. Sara Chavous in the amount of $24,904.30 made 3. Request Board approval for the SHIP Down. Payment Assistance for Kenneth Sluss II in the amount Motion to approvethe SHIP Down Payment Assistance for Kenneth Sluss II in the amount of $20,000.00 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved. 4. Request Board approval to execute the Annual Rate Resolution 2024-62 for Fire Protection Services ofthe Special Assessment in the amount of$125.00 for FY: 2025. Motion to approvele executing the Annual Rate Resolution 2024-62for. Fire. Protection Services ofthe. Special Assessment in the amount of $125.00for1 FY2 2025 made by Commissioner 5. Request Board approval to execute the Annual Rate Resolution 2024-63 for Solid Waste and Disposal Services oft the Special Assessment ini the amount of $180.00 for FY 2025. Motion to approve executing the Annual. Rate Resolution 2024-63 for Solid Waste and Disposal Services ofthe. Special. Assessment in the amount of $180.00for FY2 2025 made by Commissioner Ostèen. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  of$24,904.30.  by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  of$20,000.00  Wood. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes September 05,2024 - 6:00 PM - Page 12 of19    6. Request Board approval to execute the Scrap Metal Services Agreement renewal between WC Motion to approve executing the Scrap Metal Services Agreement renewal between WC Mills and Dixie County made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board  Mills and DixieCounty.  approved.  7. Request Boardlapproval to execute the Bridge Right of Way Easement 43063, BOT file 150368623, CR357 at California Swamp between FDOT and Dixie County. Motion to approveexecuting the Bridge Right of Way Easement 43063, BOTfile 150368623, CR. 357 at California Swamp between FDOTand. Dixie County made by Commissioner  Osteen. Secondedby Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  8. Request Board approval to execute the Bridge Right of Way Easement 43025, BOT file 150367743, CR 357 at Shired Creek between FDOT and Dixie County. Motion to approveexecuting the Bridge Right of Way Easement 43025, BOTfile 150367743, CR. 357 at Shired Creek between FDOTa and Dixie County made by Commissioner Osteen.  Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  9. Request Board approval of the updated Restore Act Horseshoe Beach Working Waterfront Motion to approvethe updated. Restore Act Horseshoe Beach Working Waterfront application made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 10. Request Board approval to execute the FAA BIL (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) Construct Motion to approvelexecuting the. FAA BIL (Bipartisan imfrastructure Law) Construct Taxilane to T-Hangar Ph. III Grant in the amount of $336,000.00 made by Commissioner  application.  Taxilane to T-Hangar Phl III Grant in the amount of $336,000.00. Osteen. Secondedby Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  11. Request Board approval to execute the FAA AIP (Airport Improvement Program) Construct Motion to approve and execute the FAAAIP (Airport Improvement. Program) Construct Taxilane to T-Hangar Ph II Grant in the amount of $214,500.00 made by Commissioner  Taxilane to T-Hangar Ph III Grant in the amount of $214,500.00. Hatch. Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  12. Request Board approval to allow Shelly Hatmaker to hold a Trunk-n-Treat event at Waldo Park  on Oct 31, 2024, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. This event is open to the public.  Regular Meeting Minutes- September 05, 2024 - 6:001 PM - Page 13of19    Motion to approve to allow Shelly Hatmaker to hold a Trunk-n-Treat event at Waldo Park on Oct 31, 2024,from 4:00- - 7:00 pm. This event is open to the public made by Commissioner Osteen.  Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  13. Request Board approval to allow Carly Gray to hold a" Trunk-n-Treat event at Glen Dyals Park on Motion to approve to allow Carly Gray to hold a Trunk-n-Treat event at Glen Dyals Park on Oct 26, 2024,from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. This event is open to the public made by Commissioner Hatch.  Oct2 26, 2024, from 4:00 -7:00 pm. This event is open to the public.  Seconded. by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved  14. Request Board approval for the Christmas in Suwannee event to be held at Glen Dyals Park on Motion to approve the Christmas in Suwannee event to be held at Glen Dyals Park on Dec 7, 2024, at 2:00 pm made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 15. Request Board approval of the NCFRPC Agreement between Dixie County and the Planning Council: for the Annual Monitoring ofHazardous Waste Generators FY 2025. Motion to approve the NCFRPC Agreement between Dixie County and the Planning Council for theAnnual. Monitoring of Hazardous Waste Generators FY2 2025 made by Commissioner Osteen.  Dec 7,2024, at 2:00 pm.  Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  16. Request Board àpproval to reallocate ARPA money not used by the Clerk of Court in the amount Motion to approve to reallocate ARPA money not used by the Clerk of Court in the amount of $30,000.00 to Bul4ing/Zoning. for digitization of documents made by CommisionerHarcl.  of$30,000.00 to Building/Zoning for digitization of documents.  Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  17. Request Board approval to apply for the RIF (Rural Infrastructure) Grant to do a feasibility study Motion to approve to applyfor the RIF (Rural. Infrastructure) Grant to do aj feasibility study. fora wastewater treatment plant in Old Town made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by  fora a wastewater treatment plant in Old Town. Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  18. Request Board approval for Lamar Brothers Construction to complete asphalt patch work on NE Motion to approve the Lamar. Brothers Construction to complete asphalt patch work on NE209 Ave, and NE. 544Stin the amount of $33,000.00 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by  209 Ave, and NE 544 Sti in the amount of $33,000.00.  Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  19. Request Board approval to apply for a Rural Revolving Loan Fund through Florida Commerce in the amount up to $1,000,000.00. This would be to purchase property near Cross City Lumber for  Regular Meeting Minutes September 05, 2024- - 6:001 PM Page 140 of19    the purpose of leasing the property to a company to build a mill that utilizes the by products from Motion to approve to pursue applying. for a Rural Revolving Loan Fund through Florida Commerce in the amount up to $1,000,000.00 made by commissioner Hatch. Seconded. by  other nearby mills.  Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  Information Items:  1. Reminder ofthe Final budget Hearing on Monday, Sept 16, 2024, at 5:30 pm. 2. Reminder ofthe BOCC meeting on Monday Sept 16, 2024, at 6:00 pm. 3. Horseshoe Beach would like to set meeting dates and times for a joint workshop.  Commissioner Osteen stated that Mr. Gainey should coordinate with Horseshoe Beach to set up a  time and date for ajoint workshop.  4. Horseshoe Beach has sent a letter requesting some oft the Restore Act funds.  Mr. Gainey stated that ift the Board allowed it, that he would respond back to them and ask them  to provide the County with the projects that they had ini mind. 5. Grandfatheringlof: Sick Leave Policy question:  The/Policy was effective Feb 1, 2001, and stated that anyone who holds over 480 accrued hours of Sick Leave at the time could continue to accrue Sick Leave.  There are Employees questioning.  Motion to grandfather all three employees in to continue to accrue, Sick Leave made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  6. Horseshoe Park discussion.  Mr. Gainey provided aj printout ofHorseshoe Park to bring ideas for discussion andstated that the bath house has to meet FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) requirements. 7. Direction on how to move: forward with the County Manager position. The. Acting Assignment Chairman Jamie Storey asked Attorney Watson if the Board chooses to take away acting  ends September 9,2024.  assignment and make him the County Manager, do they have to advertise?  Regular Meeting Minutes- September 05, 2024- - 6:001 PM - Page 15of19    Attorney Watson stated that the acting assignment position would be a promotionand that under the County's procedures for promotion there are no requirement for advertisement, Attorney Watson stated that the statute does not suggest that the County must advertise and that it is up to the Board to promote Mr. Gainey or to advertise the position. Commissioner Wood made the motion to advertise for the County Manager position. Commissioner Wood stated that he was happy with Mr. Gainey but that he feels it should be Commissioner Hatch stated that he is not happy with Paul and what they give him to work with. Hes stated that hei feels that hei isi noti informed properly, and that Mr. Gainey needst to fix the Policies Mr. Gainey stated that it is the Boards Policies and Procedures manual, and that heis following it Commissioner Hatch stated that Mr. Gainey needs to agree to fix the Policies and Procedures. Mr. Gainey stated again that it is the Boards responsibility for any updates to their manual. Mrs. Barbie Higginbotham stated that she tries to update her Policies and Procedures annually and that ift the Boards Policies and Procedures need to be updated, then that is on the Board to do. Commissioner Hatch stated he cannot support Mr. Gainey ifh he doesn'tn make updating the manual aj priority and asked when the last time was that the Human Resources updated it.  Commissioner. Hatch seconded the motion. Board approved with discussion.  advertised.  and Procedures.  and stated that he was okay with whatever decision the Board decided to make.  Attorney Watson stated that it was updated in February of2022.  Mrs. Higginbothan, stated that we cannot hold Mr. Gainey at fault for following the manual. Commissioner Hatch stated that Paul needs to make it a priority to go over the Policies and Mr. Gainey stated that he would be happy toj put together a committee to look at the policies Commissioner Hatch asked for a commitment from Mr. Gainey to hold a workshop annually to Mr. Gainey stated that it is the Boards Policies and Procedures not the County Manager's.  Procedures.  review the Policiesland Procedures  The Board Continued the discussion with Mr. Gainey.  Regular Meeting Minutes- September 05, 2024- - 6:001 PM - Page 16of19    Mrs. Angie Crowley stated that she started to review the Policies and Procedures last year and that Duane Cannon kept putting it off. She stated that she is ready to have a workshopland update the Mrs. Linda Brock asked what was holding up Mr. Gainey' s promotion since he already agreed to Mrs. Larie Hartman stated that this should have been taken care ofin private andnot in front of  manual.  holding a workshop. everybody.  Commissioner Hatch and Commissioner Wood recanted their motions.  Motion to hire. Mr Paul Gainey as County Manager made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded  by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. Mr. Gainey asked the Board for a date on the workshop.  Commissioner Hatch stated after the October 3rd, 2024, Board meeting.  Motion to hold a Policy and Procedure Workshop on October 03, 2024, at 1:00PM after the regular BOCC meeting made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen.  Board approved.  23. CHANA WATSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY  Attorney Chana Watson updated the Board on the status oft the addition of other defendants to the lawsuit and distributed a letter advising the Board and Department heads that they need to continue and preserve any records that could potentially involve the lawsuit. She stated that there  might be an increasein Opioid Funding.  24. BARBIE IGGINHOTHANCUERK OF COURT  Clerk Barbie Higginbotham congratulated the Commissioners and stated she is looking forward to the next four (4): years. She stated that she has a great team, and that Mr. Gainey is doing great and would  like tol keep that momentum going.  25. COUNIYCONMIESION ITEMS  Commissioner. Jody Stephenson did not feel well and had tol leave the meeting early.  Regular Meeting Minutes- September 05, 2024- - 6:00 PM- - Page 17of19    Commissioner Wood congratulated Mr. Gainey.  Mr. Gainey gave an update on the lights at. Joe Anderson Park and stated that Duke Energy is going to install another light on the other side. Mr. Gainey also stated that the lights at Willow Hole and Purvis Commissioner Hatch congratulated Commissioner David Osteen and Jody Stephenson forwinning the Commissioner Osten stated that the lights for the pickleball court at DTRAC need to be fixed. Commissioner Storey congratulated Commissioner Hatch, Commissioner Osteen and Stephenson for He thanked the Emergency Medical Services for their hard work and Mr. Leon Wright forhis hard work. Mrs. Linda Brock asked if the County had aj policy on Violence ofal Board member against an employee  Landing Road were also installed.  election and Mr. Gainey for the County Manager position.  winning the election.  26. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS  and ifs she could havé a copy.  Commissioner Hatch stated that there would have to be an investigation.  Mrs. Barbara Cummings was curious about where the feasibility study for a waste treatment facility in  Old Town.  Mr. Gainey defined the feasibility study.  Regular Meeting Minutes- September 05, 2024 - 6:00) PM - Page 18of19    27. ADJOURN  Commissioner Hatch made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Osteen seconded. Board approved  BOARDO OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA  fe Muy Jamié Storey, Chairman  COAPLES  ybasoi MDathens Barbie ighbaiapet-Audien  PLEASE BE ADVISED that ifay person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to matter considered at such meeting or hearings, he/s she will need a record ofthe proceedings, and fors such any 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 and the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM. Individuals that ould 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. 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