Regular Meeting Commission Board Room Dixie County Courthouse 214 NE Hwy 351, Cross City, FL 32628 November 7, 2024 - 10:00 AM 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, District 3 Jamie Storey, District 4, Chairman David Osteen, District 5 STAFE John Jenkins, County Manager Chana Watson, County Attorney Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk ofCourt Verna Wilson, ChiefDeputy Clerk Brenda Royal, Chief Financial Officer Victoria Darkow, Deputy Clerk CALLTO ORDER Martha McCaskill, Administrative Asst/Grant Coordinator Jamie Storey called the meeting to order. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TOTHE AMERICANFLAG Thel Invocation and Pledge to the American Flag was led by Commissioner Mark Hatch. APPROVALOF COMMISSION MINUTES 10/03/2024 Regular BOCC Meeting Minutes Motion to approye 10/03/2024. Regular. BOCCI Meeting Minutes made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner, Stephenson. Board approved. 10/17/2024 Regular BOCC Meeting Minutes Seconded! by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. Motion to approve 10/17/2024. Regular BOCC Meeting Minutes made by Commissioner Osteen. 10/28/2024 Emergency Meeting to hire a consultant regarding Disaster Recovery Motion to approve 10/28/2024. Emergency. Meeting to hire a consultant regarding Disaster Recovery made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Boardapproved. Regular Meeting Minutes = November 07, 2024 - 10:00. AM - Page 1 of15 VOUCHER APPROVAL Board approved. resigned. Motion to approve vouchers was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS Dixie County Sheriff Darby Butleri informed the Board that his animal control deputy Mr. Tank Johnson He asked the Board ift they could amend his budget so that he could add another position. for animal control and stated that the County is growing, and that one animal control officer is not enough. Clerk Barbie Higginbotham stated that there is not money in thel budget to add a secondary employee. Commissioner Stephenson stated that they lost a substantial amount ofmoney through taxi revenue due to the hurricane destroying many coastal homes and that they don'thavei it in the budget. The Board discussed and stated that they would hold a workshop to discuss the matter with Finance on Attorney Chana Watson asked the Board if they could change the Regular Meeting date on November Motion to hold an organizational meeting and to: swear in elected officials on November 19", 2024, at 5:00PM made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. Motion to amend the regular meeting date from November. 21",2024, at 6:00PM to November 19", 2024, at 6:00PM made by Commissioner, Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. Motion to hold a workshop on Friday, November 15", 2024, at. 5:00PM to discuss with the Finance Department, for budget changes made by Commissioner. Hatch. Seconded. by Commissioner Osteen. Sheriff Butler stated that thère was an issue at one ofthe County Buildings and that thei investigation is Hes stated that there are allegations of trespassing and asked the Board forj permission to trespass Commissioner Hatch made a motion to allows Sheriff's office to trespass civilians involved in the issue at one ofthe County buildings ifinvestigation, proves guilt. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board PUBLICHEARING: THEPUBLICHEARINGMAYBE CONTINUED TOONE OR MORE FUTURE DATES. ANTINTERESTED, PARTYISA ADVISED THATTHE. DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OFANY CONINLATIONOFTHE: PUBLIC. HEARINGSHALL BE. ANNOUNCED DURING! THE. PUBLIC HEARING AND THAT NO FURTHER NOTICE CONCERNING THE MATTERS WILL BE Motion to go into public hearing made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Sheriff Butler asked thel Board to amend the budget by $57,366.80. Friday November 15th, 2024, at 5:00PM. 21#,2024, tol November 19t,2024. Board approved. ongoing. everybody involved that werei ini the County buildings. approved. PUBLISHED. Board approved. Regular Meeting Minutes - November 07, 2024 - 10:00 AM - Page 2of15 APPLICATIONS for SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS A! petition by Brenda Williams requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.4.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS oft the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle. ("AG" AGRICULTURE) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 10/04/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 610.134925.000.0250 628 NE 434th St, Old Town, FL 32680; 3). (COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 MARK HATCH) Motion to approve the Special Exception for Brenda Williams made by Commissioner A petition by DOBSON, ROSCOE & JOAN requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS oft the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle (ESA) zoning district, in accordance with the described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 17208.14688.0003.0080 1503 NE 930th St, Old Motion to approve the Special Exception for Dobson, Roscoe & Joan made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. petition dated 08/20/2023 to! be located on the property as Town, FL 32680.4) (Commission District 1. Jody Stephenson) Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved. APPLICATIONS for VARIANCE A petition by Richard Feagle. located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 013123596.0001-0060 (107 SE 218th St. Old Town, FL 32680 (Suwannee)) to request a variance for a Reduction of rear setback from 15' to 0' for construction of pole within Section 4.7.7 RSF/MH subparagraph (2) of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations in accordance with section 12.3VARIANCE PROCEDURES. barn. byt the petition dated 10/17/2024 which is located (COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 MARK HATCH) Motion to approve the Variance for Richard Feagle made by Commissioner Hatch. Motion to go back to the Board made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded. by Commissioner Seconded, by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. Stephenson. Board approved. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION 2024-90 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO. APPROVE. A SPECIAL EXCEPTIONTOI BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN Regular Meeting Minutes- November 07, 2024 - 10:00 AM - Page 3 of15 ENVIROMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA (ESA) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED AUGUST 20, 2023. WHEREAS, DOBSON, ROSCOE & JOAN has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.3.5 Special Exceptions of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one: recreational vehicle in an Environmentally Sensitive. Area (ESA), Zoning District, by Petition dated August 20, 2023; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 17-08-14.685.0005-0060 (1503 NE 930th ST. Old' Town, FL: 32680). (Commission District 1Jody Stephenson) Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. Motion to approve Resolution 2024-90 made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded by RESOLUTION 2024-97 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO. BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SBCTION 4.7.7S SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO- PERMIT REDUCTION OF REAR SETBACK FROM 15' TO 0' FOR CONTRUCTION OF POLEI BARN IN AN(RSF/MH): ZONINGDISTRICI, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED OCTOBER 17, 2024. WHEREAS, RICHARD FEAGLE have filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as 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 Rear Setback from 15' to 0' for construction of a pole barn, by the petition dated 10/17/2024 to be loçated on Dixie County Parcel No.:: 30-13-12-3596-0001- 0080 (107 SE2 218th ST, Oldi Town, FL32680). (Commission District 3 Mark: Hatch) Commissioner Wood. Board approved. Motion to approve Resolution 2024-97 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by RESOLUTION 2024-98 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 PERMITONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN ANAGRICUIETURAL AREA(AG)ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED OCTOBER 4, 2024. WHEREAS, BRENDA WILLIAMS has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County 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 October 4, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to Regular Meeting Minutes = November 07, 2024- - 10:00. AM - Page 4 of15 be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 06-10-13-4525-0000-0250 (628 NE 434th St, Old' Town, FL32680). (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch) Commissioner Wood. Board approved. Motion to approve Resolution 2024-98 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by DANIEL PIIMON-REGARDING ISSUE WITH COUNTY ROLL-OFF SITE EMPLOYEE Mr. Daniel Philmon informed thel Board that on September 23rd, 20241 he was approached by a dump site employee and was told he would be trespassed from the dump if he did not have his sticker in the Mr. Philmon stated that hel keeps the sticker in his door panel and that he was told he would be expelled Commissioner. Hatch stated that he would go over their policies and procedures with said employee. KATRINA VANAERNAM AND SHIELA FRIERSON, DIXIE COUNTY ANTI-DRUG window. for two (2) years ifhe didn't have it in view. Mr. Philmon identified the employee as Keith Murray. COALITION Mrs. Shiela Frierson stated that November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month and presented She stated that in 2021 to 2022 the homeless youth rates had gone up to 106 students, while the prior She stated that there is aj program available called "Credible Minds" where the public can scan a QR code Mrs. Frierson stated that Mrs, Michelle Snyder provides housing to the community and has an office an informative packet to thel Board. years were only 48 students. and can get resources. within the coalition. STEVE COPELAND, SUWANNEE WATER AND SEWER MANAGER Commissioner Hatch stated that Mr. Steve Copeland resigned and that they are: advertising for ai new He stated that Mr. Jimmy Lamb turned: in his resignation and would like to appoint Mr. Pat Miles until the Commissioner Hatch made a motion to appoint Mr. Pat Miles on the Suwannee Water and, Sewer Board until the next election. Commissioner Osteen seconded. Boardapproved. GREGI BAILEY,NORTH FLORIDA PROFESSIONALSERVICES Mr. Kellan Bailey updated the Board on the following projects which included: OldTownl Fire Station - He stated that project was moving along. manager. next Suwannee Water: and Sewer Board election. EOC (Emergency Operations Center) He stated that the concrete slab was poured, andi it is coming along. Regular Meeting Minutes - November 07, 2024 - 10:00. AM - Page 5of15 Sheriff's Evidence Building - He stated that they are finalizing the' Water Management District and CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) - He stated that they received approval and are Mr. Bailey informed the Board that thel EOC reviewed the building plans on the two (2) new Fire Stations and that the survey is done on Station Six (6) in Horseshoe Beach and that they are scheduling the survey permit modification submittal. scheduling ai meeting for next week before they advertise for bid. for Station Three (3). Mr. Bailey stated that hel had the projects submitted: for the Restore Act Funds. JOHN LOCKLEAR, LOCKLEAR AND ASSOCIATES Mr. John Locklear updated thel Board on the following projects which included; Hal Chaires Road - He stated that the contractor received the notice to proceed ands should start at the end HMGP (Hazard Mitigation Grant Program)- He stated that they completed the permit applications for Mr. Locklear informed thel Board that he would be meeting with Mrs. Cindy Bellot tomorrow for ofNovember. Horseshoe Beach and Shired Island. discussion on the money for ai new library. CINDY BELLOT.LIBRARY DIRECTOR anybody that would like some. Mrs. Cindy Bellot informed thej public that the Dixie Countyl Public Library still has plenty of seeds for She stated that she is still getting ready fori inventory and working out issues with the system. STEVE FREMEN, CODE ENFORCEMENT & VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER Mr. Stevel Fremen had nothing to bring to thel Board. STEVE HUTCHISON, COUNTY ROAD SUPERINTENDENT and asked thel Boardi ift they could go ahead and purchase one. Mr. Steve Hutchison stated that hel has been renting a front-end loader for the rock pit for $5,000 a month He stated that he had Beard Equipment Representative, Mark Litherland present for quotes. Thel Board had discussion and stated that they would come back tol Mr. Hutchison at the end oft the meeting once Mr. Litherland ran some numbers. TIM JOHNSON, SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR Commissioner Hatch commended Mr. Tim Johnson for going above and beyond for the community. LEON WRIGITBUILDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL Mr. Leon Wright had nothing to bring to the Board. Regular Meeting Minutes - November 07, 2024 - 10:00 AM - Page 6 of15 SCOITPENDARVE.9TICOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR &LT. ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Scott Pendarvis stated that het needed Board approval on thei two (2) grants that they had applied for. Motion to approve and sign the 911. System Maintenance Grant Agreement Contract in the amount of $46,245.80 dollars was made by Commissioner, Stephenson. Seconded. by Commissioner Osteen. Motion to approye and sign the 911 System Refresh Grant. Agreement Contract in the amount of $154,156.94 dollars was made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. Board approved. KAYI MCCALLISTER, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Mrs. Kay McCallister updated thel Board on some oft thel businèssès in) Horseshoe Beach that are back Bills Fish Camp - She stated that they have RV sites open and are close to having rooms ready. open since Hurricane Helene. Jasmine Breeze RV: Park They are fully operational andi in business. Suwannee Marina - They are back open for breakfast and lunch. Croft Seafood - She stated that they. are open and are selling fresh oysters. Salt Creek Restaurant - Starting this Thursday Salt Creek Restaurant willl be serving outdoors starting at 4:00PM while they rebuild. Mr. JD! Nobles informed thel Board that Lacey's Place in) Horseshoe Beach is open: for business and stated that she serves breakfast lunch and dinner. Mrs. McCallister stated that Good Times Marina is rebuilding but thati it willl be a while. She stated that she is sending aj post card out with a survey on it to see what is open and that she will put it She informed. the Board that Visit Florida is giving the' Tourism Council a grant for advertising worth $160,000.00. Shè stated that Jesse Samply is doing the marketing videos for overnight businesses. Mrs. on the website. McCallister presented a video to thel Board that is on visitdixie.com. DARIAN BROWN.DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES 13", 2024, from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at Roy Ward Littlel League Field. Chief Scott Garner presented updates to thel Board and stated that Christmas in Dixie willl bel December ChiefGarner presented a graph to thel Board breaking down the areas DOT (Department of Transportation) has cleared from hurricane debris. He stated that the State of Florida has hired Roads Inc. to clean up the debris, and that they also hired two (2) monitoring companies to follow thet trucks and take pictures. Regular Meeting Minutes - November 07, 2024 - 10:00 AM - Page 7 of15 GAILCARTER, INDIGENT CARE Mrs. Gail Carter was not present at the meeting. HOLLYHOUGITON. COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT Mrs. Holly Houghton was not present at thei meeting. ANGIE CROWLEY, HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Angie Crowley was not present at the meeting. JOHN JENKINS, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER Action Items: $24,775.00. 1.F Request Board approval oft the SHIP Repair Reimbursement for Darrell Corbin in the amount of Motion to approve the SHIP. Repair Reimbursement, for Darrell Corbin in the amount of $24,775.00 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 2. Request Board oft the SHIP Rehab Reimbursement for Lillie Blocker in the amount of $21,794.80. Motion to approve the SHIP Rehab. Reimbursement, for Lillie Blocker in the amount ofs $21,794.80 made. by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded. by Commissioner Hatch, Board approved. 3. Request Board approval to execute Resolution 2024-94 in support of Supplement Agreement # 1 for CR: 349 from Dead End in Suwannee to beginning ofNew Pavement on CR3491 in the amount of Motion to approve and execute Resolution 2024.94 in support of Supplement. Agreement # 1for CR. 349. from Dead End in Suwannee to beginning ofNew Payement on CR3491 in the amount of $546,878.51 made by Commmissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. 4. Request Board approval to execute the Supplemental Agreement # 1 for NE 82ND Ave from NE Motion to approve and execute the, Supplemental. Agreement # 1for NE 82NDAvej from NE. 592ND Stto. SR. 55 (US 19). Advance Pay Request made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by $546,878.51. 592ND St1 to. SR 55(US 19) Advance Pay Request. Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. SR55(US 19). Advance Pay Request. 5.1 Request approval to execute. Resolution 2024-101 in support ofNE 82ND. Ave from NE: 592NDS Stt to Motion to approve and execute. Resolution 2024-101 in support of NE 82NDAve from NE. 592NDSt to. SR55 (USI 19). Advance. Pay Request made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded. by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved. Regular Meeting Minutes November 07, 2024 - 10:00 AM -1 Page 8 of15 6. Request Board approval to execute the contract for CR 349 from Dead End in Suwannee to beginning ofl New Pavement on CR: 3491 between Dixie County and Anderson Columbia CO., Inc. in Motion to approve and execute the contract for CR. 349 from Dead End in Suwannee to beginning ofNew Pavement on CR349 between Dixie County and. Anderson Columbia CO., Inc. in the amount afS7.23,4929made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded. by Commissioner Osteen. 7. Request Board approval to execute Supplemental Agreement # 2 for CR 349 Advance Pay Motion to approve and execute Supplemental. Agreement # 2for CR349Advance. Pay Request made by Commissioner. Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen, Board approved. 8. Request Board approval to execute Resolution 2024-102 in support OfCR 349 Advance Pay Motion to approve and execute. Resolution 2024-102 in supportofCR. 349 Advance Pay. Request made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved. 9. Request Board approval to execute the Notiçe of Award for CR351 from SE 163SttoCR351A Motion to approve and execute the Notice of Award for CR. 351from SE. 163Si1 to CR. 351A1 to Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. in the amount of $2,398,960.10 made by Commissioner Osteen. 10. Request Board approval to exécute the contract for CR: 351 from SE 1635 Stt to CR: 351A between Motion to approve and execute the contract for CR. 351 from SE. 163. St to CR. 351A between Dixie County and. Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. in the amount of$2,398,960.101 made by Commissioner 11. Request Board approval to execute the Notice to Proceed for CR351 from SE 163 Stto CR351A Motion to approve and execute the Notice to Proceed for CR. 351 from SE. 163Stto CR351AL to Anderson Columbia Co., Inc made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner 12. Request Board approval to execute Supplemental Agreement # 1 for CR3 351 Advance Pay Motion to approve and execute Supplemental. Agreement # 1 for CR. 351. Advance Pay Request made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. the amount of$ $7,423,449.29. Board approved. Request. Request. to. Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. in the amount of$2,398,960.10. Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. Dixie County and Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. in the amount of$2,398,960.10. Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved. to. Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. Stephenson. Board approved. Request. Regular Meeting Minutes- November 07, 2024- - 10:00 AM - Page 9 of15 13. Request Board approval to execute. Resolution 2024-103 in support ofCR 351 Advance Pay Motion to approve and execute. Resolution 2024-103 in supporte ofCR 351 Advance Pay Request made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 14. Request Board approval to execute Supplemental Agreement # 4 for) NE: 592ND. Advance Pay Motion to approve and execute Supplemental Agreement # 4for NE. 592NDAdvance Pay Request made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded. by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved. 15. Request Board approval to execute Resolution 2024-104 in support ofNE 592ND Advance Pay Motion to approve and execute. Resolution 2024-104 in support OfNE 592ND.Advance Pay Request made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved. 16. Request Board approval to execute 22FRP81 Améndment # 2 for the Dixie County Airport and Motion to approve and execute. 22FRP81 Amendment # 2for the Dixie County Airport and Prison Flood. Abatement Grant reducing the grant amount to $150,000.00 made by Commissioner Osteen. 17. Request Board approval to continue the Annual Maintenance Services Agreement with Anser Advisory (GSG) for thel Fire, Solid Waste and Mosquito Control Assessment Program ini the amount Motion to approve to continue the Annual Maintenance Services Agreement with. Anser. Advisory (GSG). for the Fire, Solid Waste and Mosquito Control Assessment Program in the amount of $20,500.00 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson, Board 18. Request Board approval toj purchase 5 -3 36"x40' culverts and 10 - 48"x40' culverts in the amount of Motion to approye and purchase 5-36"x40', culverts and 10 - 48"x40' culverts in the amount of 74,382.001 based on, SWTF: recommendation made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded. by 19. Request Board approval to apply for the Rural Community Development Revolving Loan Program for financial assistance to purchase property located int the industrial area near the Airport. Motion to approve and apply for the Rural Community Development. Revolving Loan Program. for financial assistance to purchase property located in the industrial area neari the Airport made by Request. Request. Request. Prison Flood. Abatement Grant reducing the grant amount to $150,000.00. Seconded. by Commissioner. Hatch. Board approved. of$20,500.00. approved. 74,382.00b based on SWTF recommendation. Commissioner, Stephenson. Board approved. Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved. Regular Meeting Minutes- November 07, 2024 - 10:00. AM - Page 10 of15 20. Request Board approval to update the applications for the 5-year Road Project Plan with FDOT for the following and add one: more road. CR 358 has been programmed for 2028. . SE 71stAve, SE: 265th ST, SE 269th St from CR 351 S to SE 60th Ave NE: 349th Ave, NE 765th Ave, NE 356th Ave from SR 3491 to NE: 399th Ave Commissioner Osteen made the motion to add CR358- - SW661 STto Beginning ofCR. 361 at the caution light to the 5-Year. Road Project Plan with FDOT. Seconded. by Commissioner Hatch. Commissioner Stephenson made the motion to keep NE. 349thAve, NE 765th Ave, NE. 356th Ave from SR. 349 to NE. 399Ave on the 5-Year. Road Project Plan with FDOT. Seconded by Osteen. Commissioner Hatch made the motion to keep SE 71sAve, SE 265hST,SE: A 269tstfrom CR351 StoSE 60tAve on the 5-Year. Road. Project Plan with FDOT. Seconded by Osteen. Board 21. Request Board to approve the funding for the Anti-Drug Coalition FY 2024-2025 in the amount Motion to approve the funding. for the Anti-Drug Coalition FY: 2024-2025 in the amount of $50,000.00 made by Commissioner: Stephenson, Seconded by Commissioner Hatch, Board Board approved. Board approved. approved. of$50,000.00. approved. Information Items: 1.1 Reminder County Offices will be closed om Nov 11, 2024, in observance ofVeteran'sI Day. 2. Requesting from the Board to determine what fund to use to pay the School Board Shelter Invoices The Board decided tol have discussion about the School Board Shelter Invoice on Friday, November totaling $71,070.69: 15tha at 5:00PM at the workshop. 3. The motor for Leon'st truck will cost approximately $4,500.00. Mr. Jenkins informed Mr. Wood that the lights at. Joe. Anderson Park should be coming soon. Commissioner Osteen made a motion to approve the Florida Crown Workforce. Seconded. by Commissioner Hatch stated for the Veterans Day Parade he bought 1601 hotdogs and will be grilling in Commissioner Hatch. Board approved. front oft the Supervisor of Elections office at 11:30 AM. Regular Meeting Minutes November 07, 2024 -1 10:00. AM - Page 11 of15 CHANA WATSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY Attorney Watson stated that the County had interviews yesterday and that thel Board needed tol hirea Commissioner Osteen stated that he felt that Mr. Jenkins needs tol learn some: more and that it is nothing Commissioner Osteen made a motion to hire Brad. Brady as County. Manager. Commissioner Storey Commissioner Storey stated that he would be happy with either Mr. Jenkins or Mr. Brady. Clerk Barbie. Higginbotham stated that she sati in on the County Manager interviews and, inl her opinion, Commissioner Stephenson stated that he had asked Mrs. Martha McCaskill who would bel best for their The Board discussed and could not come to a unanimous vote on hiring Mr. Brad Brady as County County Manager. against him, but that they need someone right now tol hit the ground running. seconded the motion. The Board opposed and went into discussion. there was only one that was qualified and that it was Mr. Brad Brady. office. Manager. Commissioner Storey stated that due to lack ofvotes thei motion died. Commissioner. Hatch made a motion to hire Mr. John Jenkins as County Manager. Commissioner Commissioner Hatch made a motion to advertise for Assistant County Manager. Commissioner Attorney Watson stated that. she had received àl Memorandum of Agreement from the State ofFlorida in She stated that its similar to the first Memorandum of Agreement and puts thet total trailer count at 85. Attorney Watson informed the Board that Mrs. Katie Hammer sent the first batch trailer titles out and that Commissioner Osteen made a motion to sign the Emergency 1206 with Savinaucious, pending attorney Commissioner Stephenson made a motion to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the. State of Wood: seconded. Board approved. Osteen seconded. Board approved. regard to the trailers and asked for a motion from thel Board to approve the signing. She stated that she will confirm the' VIN numbers as she receives thet trailers. they havei not arrived yet; review. Commissioner. Hatch seconded. Board approved. Florida for the travel trailers. Commissioner Hatch seconded. Board approved. BARBIE ICGINBOTHAMLCLARK OF COURT Chief Financial Officer Brenda Royal asked the Board forai motion to sign the annual State Aide to Commissioner Osteen made a motion to approve and: sign the annual State Aide to Libraries Grant. Libraries Grant. Commissioner Hatch seconded. Board approved. Regular Meeting Minutes- November 07,2024- - 10:00. AM - Page 12 of15 COUNTY COMMISSIONI ITEMS Commissioner Wood congratulated Mr. John Jenkins on his new County) Manager position. Commissioner Hatch stated that Christmas in Suwannee will bel December 7,2024, at 5:00PM Commissioner Hatch made a motion to donate 500 dollars to Christmas in Suwannee, Commissioner Commissioner Hatch stated that he would like toj paint the restrooms before December 7th and asked Mr. Commissioner Hatch asked for clarity on the point of contact for FEMA (Federal Emergency Chief Garner stated that thel Board went under contract with a consultant that works for the County. He asked who thel Board would like for the grants.gov portal for Hurricane Helene. Mr. James Sowinsky stated that Grant management is in théir scope of services within the agreement that Mr. Jasion Benoit of Savinaucious stated that usually the County Manager's office is thej point of contact Commissioner. Jamie Storey clarified that they hired Savinaucious for 60 days for the exploratory call and that after the 60 days after proper advertisement the County would havet to rehire them. Commissioner Storey stated to put one ofthe requirements ini the advertisement for Assistant Manager FEMA Response Representative. Mrs. Rebecca Baker stated that the County Official would have tol be the Administrative Asst/Grant Coordinator Martha McCaskill asked for Mrs. Nicki Black and Mr. Benoit of Savinaucious to meet with her at 4:00PM after the meeting to have a better understanding ofhow the Mr. Benoit stated that the deadline to apply for disaster assistance for Hurricane Debby is December: 2, Commissioner Hatch welcomed Mr. Jenkins aboard and thanked Mr. Larry Downs Jr. and Mr. Finn for Osteen seconded. Boarda approved. Jenkins to get with Steve Hutchison to schedule thej painting. Management Agency) thel Board signed with Liberty Partners. and that the Board can add additional contacts.: that they need to have knowledge of grants point of contact for the County so that there is transparency. She stated that a consultant would be able to do thel leg work. point of contact works. 2024. coming. Commissioner Osteen congratulated: Mr. Jenkins. Commissioner Stephenson made a motion to require all department heads to attend the BOCC meetings. Commissioner Hatch seconded the motion. Board approved. Regular Meeting Minutes - November 07, 2024 - 10:00 AM - Page 13 of15 Commissioner Stephenson asked Mr. Jenkins to run numbers on all of the departments for comparisons Commissioner Wood: stated that the caution light off 27th and Chavous Road needs to be repaired. Mrs. McCaskill stated that shel has made the calls and that wiring needs to bei replaced, but that they are before the Workshop on November 15#,2024. working on it. Commissioner Storey stated that the meeting was good. Mr. Litherland stated that the finance amount for the new front-end loader for the County Road. Department would be $159,668.00. He stated that thei interest rate would be 5.2%s Commissioner Osteen made ai motion to purchase thej front-end loaderj for the County Road Department, pending on interest rates from the bank, discussion with Finance and wants to bring back to the Board on November 19", 2024. Commissioner Stephenson seconded. Board approved. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS Mr. JD: Nobles asked for clarification on the cleanup of road debris. Chief Garner stated that County wide clean up would be completed within the next 30 days Mr. Nobles asked Mr. Bailey about Fire Station Six (6) and ift the plans were to extend the 5000 feet. Mr. Bailey stated that yes, they arej just weighing options and gathering information. Mr. Nobles reminded everyone oft the' Town Meèting in Horseshoe Beach at 6:00PM. Mrs. Karen VanAernam informed the Board of the. Annual Dixie County Turkey' Trot. She asked the Board, for their support and stated that any funds raised for the Turkey Trot goes to Cross Mrs. VanAernam said that she would: like to invite everybody on December 7th tot the tree. lighting in Suwannee at Glen Dyals Park. Mrs. VanAernam stated that they willl be decorating for Christmas in Cross City on December, 2: and December 3, 2024. She stated that thet tree lighting willl be December 6, Commissioner Storey made a motion to give 500 dollars out ofthe BOCC Account to the 2024. Annual Mr. Larry Downs, Jr. withl Mission Obvious LLC, gave a summary ofk his company and explained that his City Restore and Renew Organization. 2024. Turkey Trot. Commissioner Osteen seconded. Board approved. companyi is for thej purpose of stating the obvious regarding government entities. Mr. Downs thanked the Commissioners for letting him speak. Mr. Downs had opposition from aj public attendee that stated he shouldn't be allowed to speak when hei is Commissioner Stephenson stated that Mr. Downs has freedom of speech, and thisi is aj public meeting. not from the County. Regular Meeting Minutes November 07, 2024 - 10:00. AM - Page 14 of15 Mr. Downs wife, Alice Downs, stated that Dixie County has been wonderful and appreciate the hospitality. She said her husband is very passionate about what he does and that they are not here to cause any trouble. ADJOURN approved. Commissioner Hatch made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner. Stephenson seconded. 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