Regular Meeting Commission Board Room Dixie County Courthouse 214 NE Hwy 351, Cross City, FL 32628 December 05, 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(9177900-1022 and enter code 32628. COMMISSIONERS Daniel Wood, District 2 Mark Hatch, District 3, Vice Chairman Jamie Storey, District4 STAFF John Jenkins, County Manager Chana Watson, County Attorney Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk ofCourt Verna Wilson, Chief Deputy Clerk Brenda Royal, ChiefFinancial Officer Joannie. Morse, Deputy Clerk CALLTOORDER Martha McCaskill, Administrative. Asst/Grant Coordinator Commissioner and newly elected' Vice Chairman Mark Hatch called the meeting to order. Thel Invocation and Pledge to the American Flag was led by Commissioner Jamie Storey. INVOCATION AND PLEDGETOTHE. AMERICANFLAG APPROVALOF COMMISSIONT MINUTES 11/07/2024 Regular BOCC Meeting Motion to approve 11/07/2024 Regular BOCCA Meeting Minutes made by Commissioner Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. Storey. 11/15/2024 Workshop for Animal Control Position Hiring Discussion Motion to approve 11/15/2024 Workshop, for Animal Control Position Hiring Discussion Minutes made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by Commissioner Storey. Board approved. Motion to approve 11/19/2024 Organizational Meeting Minutes made by Commissioner 11/19/2024 Organizational Meeting Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. Storey. Regular Meeting Minutes-- December 05, 2024 - 10:00 AM- Page 1 of16 11/19/2024 Regular BOCCI Meeting Motion to approve 11/19/2024. Regular BOCC. Meeting Minutes made by Commissioner Storey. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. VOUCHER APPROVAL Board approved. Motion to approve vouchers was made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by Commissioner Storey. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS Wood. Board approved. Motion to goi into public hearing was made by Commissionerstorey. Seconded by Commissioner PUBLICHEARING: THE PUBLIC HEARING. MAYBE CONTINUED: TOONE ORI MORE FUTURE DATES. ANYINTERESTED, PARTYISADVISED: THATTHE! DATE, TIME, AND PLACEC OF ANY CONIINUATION OFTHE. PUBLICHEARING SHALL BE ANNOUNCED DURING THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THAT NO FURTHER NOTICE CONCERNING THE MATTERS WILL BE PUBLISHED. APPLICATIONS for SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS A petition by Ronald Parrish 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 in a Residential Single Family/Mobile Home (RSF/MH) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 10/22/2024 to be focated on the properly as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 1913-42294-0003-850 168 SE 903 AVE, OLD TOWN (Suwannee), FL 32680;0). Motion to appreve the special exception for Ronald Parrish was made by Commissioner Storey. A petition by CROOK ALLEN B CROOK JEANNE K requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided in Section 4.7.5 SPEGIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations 10/24/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 19-13-12-2994- (COMMISSION DISTRICT 31 MARK HATCH) Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. recreational to permit one vehicle (RSF/MH) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 0003-4660 20 SES 901 AVE, OLD TOWN (Suwannee), FL 32680; 0). (COMMISSION! DISTRICT 3 MARKI HATCH) Motion to approve the special exception for Crook. Allen B Crook Jeanne K was made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded. by Commissioner Storey. Board approved. A petition by BARRY & JENNIFER HESS requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as Section 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to provided recreational vehicle (RSF/MH). zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 10/18/2024 permit to be one located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 19-131228940038501 65SE in 894 AVE, OLDTOWN,FL3 32680; 0). Regular Meeting Minutes- December 05, 2024 - 10:00 AM- Page 2 of16 (COMMISSION DISTRICT 31 MARK HATCH) Motion to approve the special exception for Barry and. Jennifer Hess was made by Commissioner Storey. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. A petition by PHILLIP & ABBIE SAMUELS requesting a Special Exception to be Section 4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development granted, as provided in recreational vehicle (RSF/MH): zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated Regulations 11/13/2024 toj permit one located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 19131229940003.38207 to be Motion to approve the; special exception, for Phillip and Abbie Samuels was made Commissioner 894 AVE, OLDTOWN, FL 32680; 0). (COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 MARK HATCH) 70SE Wood. Seconded by Commissioner, Storey. Board approved. by : : Ap petition by, John: Blakely requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as in Section 4.7.5 on the SW HWY3 358, Storey. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations provided to vehicle (RSF/MH) zoning district,: in accordance with the petition dated 10/23/2024 permit to bel one located recreational propérty. as described as followis: Dixie County Parcel #: 30.09.40.900.0380.00 49848 Motion to approve the special exception, for. John Blakely was made by Commissioner A petition by Sheila Flowers requesting a Special Exception to be granted, as provided SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS of the Dixie County Land Development Regulations to vehicle (RSF/MH) zoning district, in accordance with the petition dated 10/16/2024 permit to be one located recreational property as described as follaws: Dixie County Parcel # 1913-4229.4.000.0040 32 SE Steinhatchee, FL: 32359; 0). (COMMISSION DISTRICT 5 DAVID OSTEEN) Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. in Section 4.7.5 on the 245th St, Old Town (Suwannee), FL: 32680;0). (COMMISSION DISTRICT 31 MARK HATCH) Seconded by Commissioner Storey. Board approved. Motion to approve the special exception, for Sheila Flowers was made by Commissioner Wood. Motion to go back to the Board made by Commissioner: Storey. Seconded by Commissioner Board approved. Wood. Regular Meeting Minutes- - December 05, 2024- 10:00 AM - Page3of16 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION 2024-107 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 TOI PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN ANC (RSF/MH) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED OCTOBER 22, 2024.WHEREAS, RONALD PARRISH 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) oft the Dixie County Land Development Regulations in accordance with Section 12.3 VARIANCE PROCEDURES WHEREAS, the recreational. vehicle, by the petition dated 10/23/2024 tol bel located onl Dixie County Parcel No.:3 30.0-10.00.0300-0304SWHWY 358, Steinhatchee, FL 32359). (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch) : Motion to approve. Resolution 2024-107. made. by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by Commissioner, Storey. Board approved. Itn was pointed out by the owner ofthe property that the address listed on the Resolution was incorrect. The Board will have it corrected and signed. RESOLUTION2D2-DS AI 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 THEI DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN (RSF/MH) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED OCTOBER 24, 2024.WHEREAS, ALLEN CROOK and JEANNE CROOK have filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board ofCounty 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 recreational vehicle, by thej petition dated 10/24/2024 to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 19-13-12-2994-0003- 4660 (20SE901 Ave, Old Town, FL: 32680). (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch). Motion to approve Resolution 2024-108 made by Commissioner Storey. Seconded! by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. Regular Meeting Minutes - December 05, 2024-1 10:00 AM- Page 4of16 RESOLUTION, 2024-109 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 COUNTYLAND: DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN RSPME)ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED OCTOBER 18, 2024. WHEREAS, BARRY and JENNIFER HESS 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@)ofthel Dixie County Land Development Regulations in accordance with Section 12.3 VARIANCE PROCEDURES WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle, by thè petition dated 10/18/2024 to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 9.13-1229X-0005-3850 (65SE Motion to approve Resolution 2024-109 made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by 894. Ave, Old Town, FL: 32680). (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch). Commissioner Storey. Board approved. RESOLUTION, 2024-110 AJ 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 ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN (RSF/MH). ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2024.WHEREAS, PHILLIP and ABBIE SAMUELS have filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board ofCounty Commissioners to grant a Special Exception as provided in Section 4.7.7 RSF/MH: subpamagmphQ)ofihel Dixie County Land Development. Regulations in accordance with Section 12.3 VARIANCE PROCEDURES WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle, by the petition dated 11/13/2024 to bé located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 9-5-12299-000.3620 (70 SE Motion to. approve. Resolution 2024-110 made by Commissioner Storey. Seconded by 894. Ave, Old Town, FL32680). (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch); Commissioner Wood. Board approved. RESOLUTION 2024-111 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 SPBCIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN (RSF/MH) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED OCTOBER 23, 2024. WHEREAS, JOHN BLAKELY have filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Regular Meeting Minutes - December 05, 2024 -1 10:00. AM- - Page 5of16 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 recreational vehicle, by the petition dated 10/23/2024 tol bel located onl Dixie County) Parcel No:300,10.000.0360360.0300(984SWHWIY 358, Steinhatchee, FL: 32359,(Commision District 5 David Osteen). Motion to approve. Resolution 2024-111 made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by Commissioner Storey. Board approved. RESOLUTION 2024-112. 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 ONE: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. IN AN (RSF/MH) ZONING : DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED OCTOBER 16, 2024.WHEREAS, SHEILA FLOWERS haye 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) ofthe Dixie County Land Development Regulations in accordance with Section 12.3 VARIANCE PROCEDURES WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle, by the petition dated 10/16/2024 to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: -13-12294-000.0040 (32 SE 245th Motion to approve Resolution 2024-112 made by Commissionèr Wood. Seconded. by ST, OldT Town, FL: 32680). (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch). Commissioner Storey. Board approved. Mr. Wright asked the Board for approval for the Old Town Cracker House Winery for a zoning change from a 2APS licènse to a 2COP license, He stated that the current 2APS license covers sales ofs sealed containers/package only, but now the winery is having wine tasting onsite and the State has ruled it as a consumption on premises. He said the change ofzoning codes will allow Motion to approve the signing of the zoning change from a 2APS zoning to a 2COP zoning, for the Cracker House Winery in Old Town made by Commissioner Storey. Seconded by KATRINA VANAERNAM AND SHIELA FRIERSON. DIXIE COUNTY ANTI-DRUG for the wine tasting on the premises. Commissioner Wood. Board approved. COALITION Mrs. Shiela Frierson informed the Board that the Anti-Drug Coalition is going to be holding a' Town Hall Community Meeting soon with guest speakers including Director of Emergency Services Darian Brown forac community update after the: storms to inform residents of where the County stands on: recovery. She handed out a flyer regarding this. Regular Meeting Minutes- - December 05, 2024-1 10:00A AM - Page 60 of16 Mrs. Frierson gave an update on thel Lutheran Relief Supplies Kits they have been handing out and stated they have given out 4,184 and have a few left that they are saving for an event with the homeless ofDixie Mrs. Frierson: introduced Mrs. Nikki Waits, who is with pier support and is a Certified Recovery Peer Mrs. Waits stated that she has ten (10) years' experience ini recovery and that shel holds a. Jail Bridge Program and support meetings in thej jail with 97 active piers whoj participate int the meetings as of October of2024, which includes 35 men and 14 women. She added that four (4) women: and six (6) men have entered rehab because of the peer support program and who have been actively engaged since 2022. County. Specialist. She reiterated thei importance oft these programs within our County. KAYMCCALLISTER. TOURISM DEVEIOPMENTCOUNCL Mrs. Kay McCallister and Mrs. Karen Vanaernam presented ai reminder ofupcoming events int the month of] December within the County. Events include: Christmas tree lighting at Dyals Park in Suwannee on December 05, 2024, at 6:00PM to light the tree at City Hall with the Anti-Drug Coalition serving refreshments. Golfcart/ATV parade at 5:30 PM: Friday, December 6, 2024, to proceed around the town circle and then Cross City Restore and Renew and Resolute havé purchased three Christmas trees for. Jena, D-Track and Suwannee as well as a Nativity Scene and those will be taken and set up soon, She said the Suwannee Christmas treel has been set up and. gave at testimonial ofa resident saying that it made her cry because it Christmas inl Dixie will bel held at thel Ball Field on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 3-9PM Christmas on the Farm will be héld at the Cracker House Winery on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 9 Horseshoe Beach Park will bes showing The Grinch Movie on Saturday, December 7,2024, at 7:00 PM. There willl be a drive thru Nativity at the Church of God in Cross City on Friday, December 6, 2024, and was so beautiful. AM lasting throughout the day. Saturday, December 07, 2024, starting at 7:001 PM. Update: The Turkey Trot went very well. SUWANNEE WATER AND SEWER Commissioner Hatch stated that he would present on behalf of Scott Rome thel Interim Manager who was not present. Commissioner Hatch stated that Suwannee is working hard to get the grinder pumps up and going and everything is working well. Regular Meeting Minutes- December 05, 2024- - 10:00A AM - Page 7of16 GREG BAILEY,NORTH FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Mr. Greg Bailey updated thel Board ont the following projects which included: EOC (Emergency Operations Center) is moving along. Sheriff's Evidence Building-Did the Geo Tech testing, and it resulted in low Flow counts which could be an indicator of1 karst activity. Hes said there would: need to be additional testing to check for voids. CDBG- Was advertised today and the bids are scheduled to be back àround January 7h. Fire Stations- Thet two (2) new. fire stations designs are: moving'ahead, the building plans are due to be BP Restore. Act projects- all projects have been submitted. Hes said there will be a meeting in April of 2025 to approve the projects, then they should be able to immediately: secure the funds for Horseshoe Beach. He reminded thel Board that the amount of funds requested was originally $600,000 but then it was bumped to one (1) million dollars to allow for the scope ofworkt to bel loose enough to do a lot of different things, including an additional parking lot and purchase ofland: He added that storm damage items will bej provided for with FEMA money to replace items and then the BPI Restore Act will help with The other projects on the list ofthei items to be restored can bei requested, in] May of2025 and they willl be available in December of2025. He said they are: seeking a way that the County can phase those projects and bank rolli them/cash flow them; but they. haven't had too much success with that so far. He added that they are still exploring how to go about doing this where the County doesn't! have to pay up front and then : Mr. Bailey also mentioned another treasury fund the County has with the amount of about two (2) million dollars ini related funds, not through the BP] Restore Act Grant, but through thel Department ofTreasury that may, be eligible for use on some of these projects. He stated that some are: restricted and some not, Commissioner Hatch asked ift those funds can be used to purchase property like the fifly acres fort the complete around January 15. additional funding for what is not covered by FEMA. get paid back. some. have to bet tied to economic development and tourism type items. Industrial Park for 1.2 million dollars. Mr. Bailey said yes. Commissioner Hatch: recommended looking into that hard. JOINLOCKLEAR, LOCKLEAR AND ASSOCIATES Mr. Jared Lizotte ofLocklear and Associates presented the Board with updates as to what they are doing within the County. Regular Meeting Minutes- December 05, 2024-1 10:00 AM- - Page 8 of16 Hal Chaires Road: Should seei movement this coming Monday, December 9th. He said he would Commissioner Hatch recommended Mr. Lizotte to keep Director of Emergency Services Darian Brown coordinate with County Manager. John Jenkins for School Zone issues. and EMSi informed as to what they are doing as well. CINDY BELLOT.LIBRARY DIRECTOR Mrs. Cindy Bellot was: not present at the meeting. STEVE FREMEN, CODE ENFORCEMENT & VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER Mr. Steve Fremen was not present at the mecting. STEVE HUTCHISON, COUNTY) ROADSUPFRINTENDENT Mr. Stevel Hutchison stated that he had nothing to present to the Board. TIM JOHNSON.SOLD WASTE DIRECTOR Mr. Tim Johnson was not present at the meeting. Commissioner Hatch requested a dumpster for Christmas at the Glen Dyals Park this Saturday, December 7th. Mr. John. Jenkins said he would work on it this afternoon. LEON WRIGHT, BUILDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL Building and Zoning Official Leon Wright reminded the Board that the first LPA (Local Planning Agency) meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 12th. He said this first mecting will be an He also told the Board that he had a site visit from FEMA (Federal! Emergency Management Agency) yesterday for a Hurricane Idalia follow-up. He explained that the County will moret than likely get a CAV (Community Assisted Visit) after the first of the year (2025). He recommended starting code enforcement on flood plain violations. He stated that the County already has an Ordinance in place, Commissioner Hatch reminded thel Board that ifthe CAV happens at the County level it will cause Mr. Wright stated that they have processed almost 800 permits since October Istand have recently seen Organizational Meeting. which was redesigned after the last CAV. suspension of grant activities. an increase ini mobile homes and houses in the County. SCOTT PENDARVIS, 911 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Mr. Scott Pendarvis stated that he had nothing to present to thel Board. DARIAN) BROWN, DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES &LT. ADMINISTRATOR Regular Meeting Minutes- - December 05, 2024 - 10:00AM- - Page 9 of16 Mr. Darian Brown provided al budget report for the Board to review. He said they asked Lisa to collect He reminded the Board oft the upcoming Christmas Party Saturday night, December 07, 2024, from 6-9 He also reminded the Board oft thel Fire Expo scheduled for December 13, 2024, from 6-9 PM at thel Roy He gave an update on fire stations #3 and 6: Station #3(First District Station) and Station #6 (Horseshoe Hes said they are: stilli in thej process of! purchasing land and have agreed on numbers with the owners oft the property for sale, but they are also having an appraisal done to seei ift they agree with the numbers the owner: is asking for. Mr. Brown asked for ai motion to move forward with thej purchase of thej property if the number oft the appraiser falls into line with the purchase priçe and the guidelines the County has for Motion made to approve going, forward with the purchase ofland for Fire Stations #3 and #6 pending the numbers afier the appraisal are good and fall in line with the Cornty guidelines made by : Mr. Brown updated thel Board on Ambulance repairs. He said the ambulance damaged in the wreck is still being repaired and thei new truck is having the stretcher installed and stickers placed. He said they more, and shei is $17,500 over budget so far. PM. Ward Ball Field Beach Station). purchasing. :3. : Commissioner Storey. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. should be back and ready in a couple of weeks. Mr. Brown gave an update on Fire Stations 1 and 4. Station 1, the EOC had the walls go up last week and is currently under construction, but coming along Station 4, the new station on Chavous Road, has been built. He said the electrician came this week and HVACg guy should be coming and then the sheet rock will be installed. He said it should be ready around He asked thel Board for à motion on1 the DRC: in Old' Town at the Old School: He said there are around 11 people a day utilizing the site and wanted a motion from the Board to either closei it down after 30 days or The Motion to approve to keep the DRC in ou Town open for thirty more days and then close after the thirty days is complete made by Commissioner Storey. Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board Mr. Brown told thel Board he would not be at the 12/19/2024 BOCC meeting due to a dentist's Mr. Brown stated that the Idalia CAT A Debris was submitted and is under review and the CAT B money RFI (Request for information) was answered and submitted this morning for final review. He said Hurricane Debby CAT A and CAT B have been sent to the State and then willl be sent to FEMA. well, February of2025.. keepi it open. approved. appointment and wished everyone al Merry Christmas. Regular Meeting Minutes- December 05, 2024-1 10:00. AM Page 10 of16 He said Hurricane Milton didn'tl have al lot ofcosts other than manpower costs and sheltering costs, but He stated that their department would bel handling the recovery portion and all the PWs for the Helene Contracts. Hes said they started those andl have met with Mrs. Twist regarding the exploratory costs and days and time to collect, which is sixty days to get all the damage information and have it submitted. Hej provided a printout oft the arial surveys for Horseshoe Beach, Jena and Suwannee which showed the Commissioner Hatch recommended looking at the wording from DOT (Department ofTransportation). for Mr. Brown said that is a legal issue and recommended getting with Attorney Watson for help with this. Mr. Brown also asked for recommendations on getting rid ofthe Comfort Stations in the coastal Commissioner, Hatch recommended extending the timeframe for another thirty days in Suwannee due to thet town still having grinder pump issues, but he wasn't sure about Horseshoe Beach or. Jena. we should get covered for those. cubic yards oft the debris. definition ofright ofway. t communities. Mr. JD: Nobles said Horseshoe Beaches. have already been removed. D' Track's are still inu use. Mrs. Sarah Ross stated that she is still witnessing people using them in the. Jena area. Noi motion was made at this time, but thel Board. recommended revisiting this at a later time. GAIL CARTER, INDIGENT CARE Mrs. Gail Carter stated that hel had nothing to present to the Board: HOLLY HOUGHTON, COUNTY EXTENSION. AGENT Mrs. Holly Houghton gave an update on the Fair and the add-ons (extra money on hogs/gifts of extra money. for the children).. She said they are going to try and do add-ons differently going forward. She said this could bei in the form ofa set a flat dollar amount for add-ons or personally give the child money She also stated that they are: no. longer going to absorb the credit card fees as they have been doing in the past because these fees are. increasing and cost them a lot ofmoney. She added they are trying to look Commissioner Storey asked how much the commissioner ratei is.. She said it is 7-13% for each animal sold. She also added that this percentage goes to thel Fair Association. She also reminded that the costs of electricity and maintenance to run the fair are around $2,000. She stated she could get a finance report or donate to the Fair. Association. into trying Zelle or Venmo. and bring it back to the Board ifneeded. Regular Meeting Minutes- - December 05, 2024 - 10:00 AM- -] Page 11 of16 ANGIE CROWLEY, HUMAN RESOURCES. ADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Angie Crowley stated that hel had nothing toj present to thel Board. JOHN JENKINS. COUNTY MANAGER Action Items: 1. Request Board approval to set the dates and time for the BOCC: meeting for the 2025 year. In previous years they were set for the first Thursday of the month at 10:00 am and the third Motion to approve te set the dates and time for the BOCCmeeting for the 2025 year. In previous years they were: set for the first. Thursday of the month at 10:00 am and the third Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm mede by Commissioner Storey. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board 2. Request Board approval of the SmartCop Invoices 48365 & 47994 and: Dana Supply Invoice Motion to approve the, SmartCop Invoices 48365 & 47994 and Dana Supply Invoice 913011for ARPA audit purposes made by Commissioner Storey. Seconded. by Commissioner Wood. Board 3. Request Board approval oft the SHIP Repair Reimbursement for Martin Barber Jri in the Thursday oft thei month at 6:00 pm. approved. 913011 for ARPA audit purposes. approved. amount of$ $7,700.00. Motion to approve the SHIP Repair Reimbursement, for Martin Barber Jr in the amount of $7,700.00 made by Commmissioner Wood. Seconded. by Commissioner Storey. Board approved. 4. Request Board approval oft the 2FRSP81 Dixie County Airport & Prison Flood Abatement- Motion to approve. the. 2FRSP81 Dixie County Airport & Prison Flood Abatement-Ph II in the amount of $350,000.00 made by Commissioner Storey. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board 5. Request Board approval oft the Sheriff Evidence Building Grant Amendment AMD002 to reallocate $7,720.00 from the "F" Construction category to the "G" Consultant/Contracts category for the required ERI (Electrical Resistivity Image) Survey. This is to determine the Motion to approve the Sheriff Evidence Building Grant Amendment AMD002 to reallocate $7,720.00 from the "F" Construction category to the "G" Consulanv/Contracis category for the required ERI (Electrical Resistivity Image) Survey. This is to determine the stability of the soil Ph Ii in the amount of $350,00.00. approved. stability oft the soil for the foundation of thel building. Regular Meeting Minutes December 05, 2024 - 10:00 AM- - Page 12 of16 for the foundation of the building made by Commissioner Storey. Seconded by Commissioner 6. Request Board approval for Liberty Partners to seek appropriations for the Sheriff Evidence Motion for approval for Liberty Partners to seek appropriations for the Sheriff Evidence Building made by Commissioner Storey. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 7. Request Board approval for Liberty Partners to seek appropriations for ai new Library. Motion approval. for Liberty Partners to seek uppropriations, for a new. Library made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by Commissioner Storey. Board approved. 8. Request Board direction on placing a BOCC Christmas ad in the Dixie Couty Advocate for Motion for Board direction on placing @ % page BOCC Christmas ad in the Dixie County Advocate for the Dec 19, 2024, edition made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded. by Commissioner 9. Request Board approval to move the 1:00 pm Workshop to bel held today to Dec 19, 2024, at Motion. for Board approval to nove the 1:00 pm Workshop to be held today to. Dec 19, 2024, at 4:00 pm made. by Commissioners Storey. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. Wood. Board approved. Building. - 1 :: the Dec 19, 2024, edition. Storey. Board approved. 4:00 pm. Information Items: 1. Reminder oft the Employee Safety Meeting to bel held on Thursday, Dec 19, 2024, at 12:00 Motion to make a donation in the amount of$500 from the Board and an additional $100 each from each Commissioner made by Commissioner Storey. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. 2. The Shired Island bridge has reopened to light traffic and weight restrictions do apply. 3. The 7th Annual Christmas in the Park will bel held at Glen Dyals Park in Suwannee on Dec 7, pm at the Trail Riders Community Center. Board approved. 2024, at 2:00 pm. Regular Meeting Minutes- December 05, 2024 -1 10:00 AM- Page 13of16 4. Cracker House Winery will bel hosting Christmas on the Ranch on Dec 14, 2024, from 9:00 Motion to make a donation in the amount of $250 from the Board toj purchase a banner for the Christmas on the Ranch made by Commissioner Storey. Seconded by Commissioner Mr. John Jenkins announced Mr. Roy Bass as the new Assistant County Manager. am -4:00 pm. Wood. Board approved. CHANA WATSON.COUNTY/ ATTORNEY Attorney Watson stated that Michal Roma is seeking compensation for the seawall in Horseshoe that is encroaching on his] property. She said shel had the document ready for signature and making thel Board Update: Non-Congregate Sheltering Housing Program. Attorney Watson stated that FEMA met yesterday, December 04, 2024, to discuss options for travel trailers. She said the County is int thej process ofreceiving ten (10) more trailers. She added that the County has received 951 trailers in total and she provided al list of 50j plus applicants and is requesting the Board. look at the applications for the individuals in their districts and let her know which to approve. She said there have been 155 total Attorney' Watson also asked thel Board for a decision on what to, do regarding the titles for the FEMA trailers. She stated that each title has tol be recorded in the County's name and then transferred overt tot the It was recommended by Attorney Watson to require the owner to transfer thet title into their name and not allow it to remain in the County's namel because of liability reasons and toi maybe meet thei individual at Commissioner Hatch: said that he didn't liket the: idea of charging the owner after originally saying that Commissioner Storey recommended the County covering the transfer from FEMA to the County, but then the applicant/owner of thet trailer be: responsible for the transfer from the County to their name. Finance Direçtor, Brenda Royal stated that the County doesn't have any money ini thel budget toj pay: for aware that hei is asking for compensation. applications and 85 trailers given out within the County. owner with transfer fees ofa around $85-$115 each trailer. the' Tax Collector's Office to ensure that the transfer has taken place. these trailers would bei issued at no cost to the applicant. this right now, Motion to require the individual. FEMA trailer applicant to be responsible toj pay $100 towards the title transfer into the individual's name made by Commissioner Storey. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. BARBIE IIGGINBOTHAM, CLERK OF COURT Regular Meeting Minutes December 05, 2024-1 10:00 AM - Page 14 of16 Mrs. Barbie Higginbotham stated that he had nothing to present to thel Board. COUNTY COMMISSION ITEMS Commissioner Wood encouraged everyone to come support the Bears football team tomorrow night. Commissioner Storey stated that the little league field sketches are being reviewed and there will bea a meeting after the first oft the year to pick a design and then go forward with building. Grant Coordinator Martha McCaskill added that they are also planning on adding al FDOC staging area to Commissioner Hatch welcomed Roy Bass as the new Assistant County Manager. He also asked everyone to keep Commissioner Osteen in your prayers for travel and others that are: siçk. He said he was sending the field for storm events. the contact information for the dumpster requested earlier in the meeting. PUBLICCOMMENTS. AND CONCERNS Mr.J.D: Nobles addressed the Board with an update on the' Town ofE Horseshoe Beach items. Hes stated that hel heard. that the canal cleanup was finished, and equipment pulled out and wanted Chief Scott Garner said the clean-up is handled through DOT (Department ofTransportation). Commissioner Hatch asked for a contact person with DOT sO they can find out. verification if that was fact because things are still: not cleaned up. Chief Garner said he would get that information. Mr. Steve Hutchison said they can't dredge the canals as they are with all the debris in them. Mr. Nobles also stated hes received a drawing to review from Mr. Locklear with Locklear and Associates, and has a1 main concern with the staging areas taking up 100% oft the community boat ramp and 40% of thej park area as well as the four (4). month timeframe for dredging and said they would almost be shut down by the end of that amount oftime. He asked Locklear and Associates to consider getting other help to get this done. Possibly Mr. Buckley inl Horseshoe Beach. Regular Meeting Minutes- December 05, 2024- - 10:00 AM - Page 15of16 ADJOURN The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Storey. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA UI COUR COUNTYE Adig 1aMyasth Barbie Higginbotham, Cferk-Auditor PLEASEI BE ADVISED that ifap person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered. at such meeting or hearings, he/s she will need a record ofthe proceedings, andj for such purpose, he/ shes will need to ensure that a verbatim record oft the proceedings is7 made, which record includes the lestimony "Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to) participate in this proceeding should contact The Board meets thej first Thursday ofe each month at 10:00AM and the third Thursday ofeach month at 6:00PM. Individuals that would like to be placed on the agenda. should call Barbie Higginbotham, Clerkof Court, by 4:00 and evidence upon) which the appeal is to be based. (352) 486-4931 (Voice & TDD) or via Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771." PM on the Friday Preceding the Boardi meeting, at (352)498-1200. 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