Regular Meeting Commission Board Room Dixie County Courthouse 214 NE Hwy 351, Cross City, FL 32628 October 03, 2024 - 10:00 AM  The Board meetings are audio recorded. The public can hear and participate in the meeting via conference call  by dialing 1(917,900-1022 and enter code. 32628.  CALLTOORDER  The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Jamie Storey INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TOTHE AMERICANI FLAG  The Invocation and Pledge to the American Flag was held by Commissioner Storey  APPROVALOF COMMISSION MINUTES 9/5/2024 Regular BOCC Minutes  Motion to approve the 09-05-2024. Regular BOCCMinutes made. by Commissioner Osteen.  Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Boardapproved: 9/5/2024 Budget Meeting Minites  Motion to approve the 09-05-2024 Budget Meeting Minutes made by Commissioner Woed.  Seconded. by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. 9/16/2024 Regular BOCC-Minutes  Motion to approve the 09-16-2024. Regular. BOCC Minutes made by Commissioner Osteen.  Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Boardapproved. 09/16/2024 Budget Meeting Minutes  Motion to approye the 09-16-2024. Budget Meeting Minsates made by Commissioner Osteen.  Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Boardapproved.  VOUCHER APPROVAL Board approved. None present.  Motion to approve vouchers made by Cummissioner. Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen.  CONSTITUTIONALOEFICERS  Regular Meeting Minules October 03, 2024-1 10:00A AM-) Page 1of10    Motion to goi into a public hearing maie by Commissiongr Osteen, Seconded by Commissioner Wood. PUBLICHEARING: THE PUBLICHEARINGMAYBECONTINUED TOONE ORI MORE FUTURE DATES. ANTINTERESTED PARTY ISADVISED THATTHE DATE, TIME, AND. PLACE OFANY CONTINUATIONOF: THE PUBLIC HEARINGSHALL BE ANNOUNCED DURING THE. PUBLIC HEARING AND THAT NO FURTHER NOTICE CONCERNING THE MATTERS WILL BE  Board approved.  PUBLISHED.  APPLICATIONS for SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS  A petition by HEATH & KRISTINA GREENE requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS oft the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle (RSF/MH). zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 02/14/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows; Dixie County Parcel # 19.134229.000.3520 36 SE893AVE, OLDTOWN,FL32880; - 0).  (COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 MARK HATCH) Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Boardapproved.  :  Motion to approve the, Special Exception for Heath & Kristina Greene made by Commissioner Hatch. A petition by Kathryn McCallister 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.IRSFME), zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated described as follows: Dixie County Parcel#1 1841542299-00022840 374 SE 241 ST, Old  08/20/2024 to be located on the property as Town, FL 32680 (Suwanhee); 0), (COMMISSION DISTRICT3M MARK HATCH). Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  Motion to approve the Special Exception for Kathryn McCallister made by Commissioner Hatch. Motion 10 go back to" the Board made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood.  Boarda approved.  RESOLUTIONS  RESOLUTION 2024-86  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 COUNTYLAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECEREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY/MOBILE HOME AREA (RSF/MH) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITHTHE, PETITION DATED FEBURARY 14, 2024. WHEREAS, HEATH and KRISTINA GREENE 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  Regular Meeting Minutes October 03, 2024- 10:00. AM- - Page2o of10    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 02/14/2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to bel located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 19-13-12-2994-  0003-3520 (36SE8 893. AVE, Old Town, FL: 32680). (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch) Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-86 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by  RESOLUTION 2024-87  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 COUNTYLAND DEVBLOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECEREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY/MOBILE HOME AREA (RSF/MH) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITHTHE, PETITION DATED. AUGUST20, 2024. WHEREAS, KATHRYN MCCALLISTER have filed al Petition requesting Dixie County, Board ofCounty Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.7.5 special exceptions of the 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 08/20/2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is tol be located on Dixie County Parcel No.:1 19-13-12-2994-  0002-2540 (374 SE2 241 ST, Old' Town, FL 32680). (Commission District 3 Markl Hatch) Commissioner Wood. Board approved.  Motion to approve Resolution 2024-87 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Mr. Leon Wright stated that another inspector is coming in for the Horseshoe Beach and Jena area and that they captured some high-water marks of up to 16.3 feet. He stated that the owners who have losttheir homes have applied for demo permits and that he is working on them. KATRENA VANAERNAM AND SHIELA FRIERSON.DIXIE COUNTY ANTI-DRUG Mrs. Shiela Frierson stated that the Anti-Drug Coalition is volunteering in Horseshoe Beach and Jena. She: stated that they are working with the Lutheran World Relief to provide hygiene items, clothing and  COALITION  bedding tot the community. She gave the Board aj printout of their services. STEVE COPELAND. SUWANNEE WATER AND SEWER MANAGER  Commissioner Hatch stated that the water has been turned off and that they were able to save the reservoir tank but that both wells suffered saltwater intrusion. He stated that only 10% of the residents had power  and that they are hoping the water will be turned on over the upcoming weekend.  Regular Meeting Minutes October 03, 2024-1 10:00 AM- - Page3 3 of10    GREG BAILEY,NORTH FLORIDA ROIESIONALSERVICIS Mr. Greg Bailey updated thel Board on some oft the ongoing projects, these included: Old' Town Fire Station He stated that the Old' Town Fire station is ongoing.  Sheriff's Office Evidence Building He stated that the plans for the Sheriff's Officel Evidence Building Hal Chaires Road - He stated that they are waiting on approval to advertise for Hal Chaires Road. He stated that the Restore Act money is at the point where it needs to be submitted and needs Board approval to approve them sO that they can amend the documents and move forward.  are ready to submit for permitting.  The projects included are:  Jena Highway Bridges - $3,657,330.00 dollars  Motion to approve moving. forward with the. Jena Highway. Bridges project in the amount of $3,657,330.00 dollars made. by Commissioner Osteen, Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board  approved.  The Commercial Dock in Horseshoe Beach -$ $610,000.00: ist money left over, ift the Board wanted to add onto it.   Mr. Bailey stated that the Commercial Dock in Horseshoe Beach was $610,000.00 dollars and that there The Board discussed and changed the amount to $1,000,000.00 dollars instead of $610,000.00 Motion to approve movingforward: with the Commercial. Dock in Horseshoe Beach in the amount of $1,000,000.00 dollars lade by Commissinner Osteen. Seconded. by Commissioner Hatch. Board  approved.  Shired Island impgpun4:51500900  The Board discussed and agreed to keep the amount at $1,500,000.00  Motion to approve moving forward with the, Shired Island Campground. in the amount of $1,500,000.00 dollars made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded. by Commissioner. Hatch. Board  approved.  The Seawall in Suwannee- $2,400,000.00  Motion to approve movingforward with the seawall in Sewannee is the amount of $2,400,000.00 dollars made by Commissioner. Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved.  JOHN LOCKLEAR, LOCKLEAR AND ASSOCIATES Mr. John Locklear had nothing to bring to the Board.  Regular Meeting Minutes October 03, 2024 - 10:00. AM- - Page 4 of10    KAYI MCCALLISTER, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL  Mrs. Kay McCallister and) Mrs. Karen VanAernam discussed the current lease with the Stephenson property next to Shired Island which has been in place since February 3nd, 1992, he asked that the Board Motion to approve to bring the lease between. Margie Stephenson and Dixie County financially current made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded. by Commissioner. Hatch. Board approved. Motion to approve getting a current appraisal on the property to helpfinalize the purchase details made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Boirdapproved.  bring the lease financially current and to make revisions.,  CINDY BELLOT.LIBRARY DIRECTOR  Mrs. Cindy Bellot stated that there was significant saltwater intrusion in the Suwannee Tech Center that resulted in the loss of books and the bookshelves. She stated that the. Jena Tech Center did notl have any water come in, but that part oft the metal on the roof! had come off during the storm. She: stated that they are seeing a lot of! people who have been completely devastated by the hurricane and that they are doing STEVE FREMEN, CODE ENFORCEMENT: & VETERANS SERVICEOFFICER  everything they can to help them.  Mr. Steve Fremen had nothing to bring to the Board. STEVE HUTCHISON, COUNTY: ROADSUPERINTEADENT Mr. Steve Hutchison was not present. att the meeting, IIMJOHNSO.SOUD WASTE DIRECTOR Mr. Tim Johnson had nothing to bring tot the Board. LEON WRIGITBUILDING ANDZONING OFFICIAL Mr. Leon Wright presented earlier in the meeting and! had to leave early. SCOTTPINDARVE.IE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Mr. Scott Pendarvis was not present at the meeting.  & LT-ADMINISTRATOR  DARIANBROWN. DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES  Chief] Darian Brown informed the Board that the roofi is being installed on Fire Station Four (4). He stated that the EOC (Emergency Operations Center will have the plumbing installed next week and that the ChiefBrown: stated that there were damages to thel Fire stâtion in Suwannee from the storm and that the insurance company has already cleaned it out. He stated that station 51 in Jena was damaged also and Chief Brown informed the Board that they set up ai mobile: medical unit at the Cross City Airport and Chief Brown presented a' Water Use. Agreement between Dixie County and the new Dollar Stores to tie in and use the water as needed. He stated that Attorney Chana Watson had reviewed the agreement.  footers are being, dug. that the doors were repaired.  stated that they had seen 175 patients ini five (5) days.  Regular Meeting. Minutes October 03, 2024-1 10:00 AM = Pags 5of10    Motion to approve the Water Use Agreement! between Dixie County Fire Rescue and Dollar General stores to tie into and use water as needed made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner ChiefBrown stated that they had applied for al Department ofHealth Grant and that eight departments were awarded. He stated that they shouid be receiving a minimum of $66,000.00 ay year for three (3) years. He stated that the Grant would allow them to hire another person tol help with the Paramedicine ChiefGarner gave ai few updates and stated that there is 15% of people without power. He stated that there are 467 accounts in Horseshoe Beach and' 707 accounts in Suwannee without power. Hes stated that there are 1399 accounts with Central Florida Electric without power in Dixie County, ChiefGarner stated that The National Hurricane Center and1 National Weather Service are in the area He stated that there were three (3) fatalities in the County and stated that two (2) were indirect and one (1) Chief Garner stated that they are working on a housing plan for the people who have lost their homes due to the storm. He stated that the State would give a person at trailer through FEMA, but that it could not go into ai flood: zone. He stated that ify you qualify for those trailers that the State would deed the trailer to the County and then the County would deed the trailer to the individual. It would be upt to thei individual to apply for the permits and move the trailer. He stated that when the County deeds the trailers to the individuals it ist theirs forever more. He stated that Attorney. Watson has more. information.  Wood. Boardapproved.  Program.  mainly coastal communities. doing highwater marks. was directly related to the Storm:  GAILCARTER, INDIGENT CARE Mrs. Gail Carter was not present at the meeting.  HOLIYHOUGHTON. COUNTY EXTENSIONAGENT Mrs. Holly Houghton was not present at the meeting. ANGIECROMIEVIHUNAY RESOURCESADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Angie Crowley was not present at the) meeting. JOHNJENKINS. ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER  Action Items:  1. Request Board approval of the SHIP Rehab Reimbursement for James Ellenberg in the amount Motion to approve the SHIP Rehab Reimbursement for James Ellenberg in the amount of $22,396.90. made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 2. Request Board approval oft the SHIP Rehab Reimbursement for. Judith Smith in the amount  of$22,396.90.  of$24,705.30.  Regular Meeting Minutes October 03, 2024- 10:00 AM- Page 6 of10    Motion to approve the SHIP. Rehab Reimbursement) for. Judith Smith in the amount of $24,705.30 made by Commissioner. Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board  approved.  3. Request Board approval of the SHIP Down Payment Assistance for Caleb Anderson in the Motion to approve the SHIP Down PaymentAssislance, for Caleb. Anderson in the amount of $20,000.00 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner. Wood. Board 4. Request Board approval to execute the contract between Dixie, County. and Anderson Columbia for the LAP Project NE: 592nd St: from US1 19 tol NE 272nd Ave int the amount of $1,430,959.81. Motion to approve and execute the confract between Dixie County and Anderson Columbia for the LAP Project NE. 592nd Stj from US 191 to NE 272"d Ave in the amount of $1,430,959.81 made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by Commissioner  amount of $20,000.00.  approved.  Osteen. Board approved.  5. Request Board approval to execute Amendment # 7 for the PTGA FDOT CTY Airport Design & Rehab Runway 4-22. Additional funds in the amount of $74,000.00. Motion to approve and execute. Amendment # 7for the PTGA FDOT CTY Airport Design & Rehab. Runway 4-22.Additional, funds in the amount of $74,000.00 made by Commissioner 6. Request Board approval to execute Resolution 2024-85 in support of Amendment # 7 for the PTGA FDOT CTY Airport Design & Rehab Runway 4-22. Additional Funds in the amount Motion to approve and execute Resolution 2024-85 in support of Amendment # 7fort the PTGA FDOTCTYA Airport Design & Rehab Runway 4-22. Additional. Funds in the amount of $74,000.00made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board  Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved.  of$74,000.00:  6af  approved.  7. Request Board approval to execute the contract between Dixie County and Anderson Columbia for the PTGA FDOT CTY Airport Design & Rehab Runway 4-22 in the amount of Motion to approve and execute. the coytract between Dixie County snd. Anderson Columbia for the PTGA FDOT CTY Airport Design & Rehab Runway 4-22 in the amount of  $2,048,134.15.  Regular Meeting Minutes October 03, 2024- 10:00 AM- - Page 7of10    $2,048,134.15 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board  approved.  8. - Request Board approval oft the Annual Certified Budget for Arthropod (Mosquito) Control as Motion to approve the Annual Certified. Budgetfor-Arthropod. (Mosquito) Control as presented made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Baard  presented.  approved. Information Items: and September. Day.  1. Please see the handouts for Mosquito Control Spray Routes for the months ofJuly, August 2. Reminder County Offices will be closed Monday, October 14 in observance of Columbus 3. Reminder there will be a Workshop on Thursday, October17,2024, at 5:00 pm to review the  Employee Policy & Procedure Manual. CHANA WATSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY  Attorney Chana Watson read a resolution sent to the County condemning Amendment four (4). The Board decided not to take any. action on the resolution and felt it was best to leave it up to the Attorney Watson updated the Board regarding the seawall that is believed to be encroaching upon the Commissioner Osteen made ai motion to have Attorney Watson reach out and obtain d survey of the County, property to see ifinfact the seawall was on the property of Mr. Rom and to issue a hold harmless agreement! to Mr. Rom regarding any injury that might incur due to the seawall. Seconded by  citizens.  property ofMr. Michael Rom and request direction from the Board.  Commissioner Wood, Board approved. BARBIE HIGGINBOTHAM: CLERK OF COURT  Mrs. Barbie. Higginbotham stated that Mrs. Dot Futch had a SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) loan for roof replacement and that there js ai five-year lien on the property. Mrs. Higginbotham stated that unfortunately Mrs. Futch's] house was damaged, and shel has to demoiish it. She stated that she was not at her five (5): year mark yet on thel lien. Mrs. Higginbotham stated that she had: reached out to Stephanie Mrs. Higginbotham informed the Board that a county employee had not turned in a time sheet in time and She mentioned that at the last meeting they had voted on the accrued sick leave and that no money was mentioned, so it was not budgeted. She stated that there is $109,000.00 dollars that willl have to be paid Mrs. Higginbotham stated that she is here for all oft the citizens and the community during these tough  Barrington to try to resolve it.  will notl be getting a paycheck this week because ofit.  out ini full to the three (3) employees.  times.  Regular Meeting Minutes October 03, 2024- - 10:00 AM- Page 8 of10    OAINIKCOMMIESONITNS  Commissioner Daniel Wood stated that almost everybody in District Two (2) has power and that the community came out and helped clear the roads. He stated that he is continuing to pray for Dixie County Commissioner Mark Hatch stated that it isl heartbreaking for everybody in the coastal communities that  have lost their homes. He stated that he is keeping everybody in his prayèrs.  Hei thanked everybody for their help. he can tol help the community.  Commissioner David Osteen stated that the storm was devastating and that he is trying to do everything Commissioner Jamie Storey mentioned to keep all oft the EMS (Emergency Medical Seryices). in your  thoughts and prayers because oft the recent hardships from Hurricare Helene.  PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS  There were: none. ADJOURN  Commissioner Storey made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Osteen seconded. Board approved.  Regular Meeting Minutes October 03, 2024- - 10:00 AM-) Page 9 of10    BOARDOF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA  ATTEST:  fami My Jamie Storey, Chairmàn  oaoi M Ss Susthp Barbie Higginbotham," Clerk-Auditor  COUNTYEL  PLEASE BE ADVISED that ifaj person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered ats such meeting or hearings, he/s she will need a record oft 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 ofe each P onth at 10:00. AM and the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM. Individuals that would like te be! placeu on the agenda should call Barbie igginbotham, Clerk ofCourt, by  testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.  (352) 486-4931 (Voice & TDD) or via Florida Relay, Service at (800) 955-8771." 4:00 PM on the Friday Preceding he Aoard meeting, at (352) 498-1200.  Regular Meeting Minutes October 03, 2024- - 10:00 AM- Page 10of10