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 1(9177900-1022 and enter code. 32628. COMMISSIONERS Jody Stephenson, District 1, Vice Chairman Daniel Wood, District2 Mark Hatch, District3 Jamie Storey, District 4, Chairman David Osteen, District 5 STAFF Paul Gainey, County Manager Chana Watson, County Attorney Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk of Court Verna Wilson, Chief Deputy Çlerk Brenda Royal, Chief Financial Officer Joannie Morse, Deputy Clerk Victoria Darkow, Deputy Clerk 1. CALLTOORDER 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 COMMISSIONI MINUTES 07-30-2024 Town of Horseshoe Beach and BOCC Workshop Motion to approve the 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 approve the. Funds. Allocation Workshop on 08-01-2024 made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. Regular Meeting Minutes September 05, 2024- - 6:001 PM- - Page 1 of19 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. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS 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 PUBLICHEARING THE. PUBLIC. HEARING. MAYBE CONTINUED TO ONE OR MORE FUTURE DATES. ANY INTERESTED PARTK 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. APPLICATIONS for 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- - 6:00 PM -1 Page 2 of19 A petition by Edward Deutsch 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 07/03/2024 to be located on the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 19-13- 12-2994-0003-5430 14 SE 908th Ave, Old Town, FL 32680;0). (COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 MARKI HATCH) 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 SPECIAL 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 # 1608134110.0015.0170 140 NE 470th Ave, Old Town, FL 32680;0). Motion to approve the Special Exception for Nicholas Mole made by Commissioner Stephenson. Seconded by Commissioner. Hatch. Boardapproved. there are RVs across the street from them and across the canal. Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved, (COMMISSION DISTRICT 1. JODY STEPHENSON, Al 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. CAG'AGRICULTURE) zoning district, in the property as described as follows: Dixie County Parcel # 470134519.0000450 1444 NE accordance with the petition dated 07/11/2024 to be located on 239th Ave, Old Town, FL 32680;5). COMMISSIONDISTRICT 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. AI petition by Sheri Pugh 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 petition dated 06/22/2024 to be located oni 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. 0140 490 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 # 01342294.0003.550 (83 SE 908th St. Old Twon FL 32680(Suwannee), to request a variance for al 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. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved. Motion to go back to the Board made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. RESOLUTIONS Resolution 2024-71 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL BXCEPTION" TOI BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION4.7.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTY LAND: DEVELOPMENT 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 providedi mn 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 to be located onDixie County Parcel No.: -13-1229-0005-440 (20SE908"AVE, OldTown, FL: 32680). (Commission District 31 Mark Hatch) Tabled until the next 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 SECTION4.7.7 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF THE DIXIE COUNTYLAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT REDUCTION OF SIDE SETBACKS FROM 10' TO5'ON BOTH SIDES FOR. A CONSTRUCTIONOF: Al BOATHOUSE RSF/MEDZONING 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- 6:00 PM -) Page 4 of 19 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 Side Setbacks From 10 To 5' On Both Sides For A Construction OfA Boathouse, by the petition dated 07/30/2024 to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: DPSPAODSPIBNEYeY ST, Old' Town, FL32680). Motion to approve. Resolution 2024-72 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by (Commission District 31 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 COUNTYLANDDEVELOPMENT 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 Section 4.7:5special exceptions ofthel 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 recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 19-13-12-2994- 0003-5430 (14 SE 908th AVE, Old Town, FL3 32680). (Commission District 3 Mark Hatch) Motion to approve Resolution 2024-73 made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. Bourd approved. RESOLUTION202+74 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 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN AGRICUILIURAL AREA (AG)ZONING DISTRICT, INACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED. JULY31,2024. WHEREAS, NICHOLAS MOLE has filed a Petition requesting Dixie County Board of County Commissionersto, grant a Special Exception as provided in Section4.4.5 ofthe. Dixie County Land Development Regulations to permit one recreational vehicle in an Agricultural (AG) Zoning District, by Petition datedJuly 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 1609-13410.0015-0170 (140 NE 470th AVE, Old Town, FL Motion to approve Resolution 2024-74 made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by 32680). (Commission District 1 Jody Stephenson) Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved. Regular Meeting Minutes- = September 05, 2024- 6:001 PM- - Page 5 of19 RESOLUTION 2024-75 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 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN AGRICOILTURAL AREA (AG)ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PETITION DATED JULY 11, 2024. WHEREAS, WILIAM BRIGHT. ANDI NICOLE BRIGHT has fileda al 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 Agriçultural (AG) Zoning District, by Petition dated July 11, 2024; and WHEREAS, the recreational vehiçle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 0A10134519.000.0A50 (1444 NE 239th AVE, Old' Town, FL 32680). (Commission District 2 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 EXCEPTIONS TO BE GRANTED, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4.3.5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF' THE DIXIE COUNTYLANDDEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT ONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN AN ENVIROMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA (ESA) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITHTHE PETITIONI DATEDJUNE 22, 2024. WHEREAS, SHERI PUGH has filed al 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 toj permit one recreational vehicle in an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA), Zoning District, by Petition dated June 22, 2024; and. WHEREAS, the vehicle is to be located on Dixie County Parcel No.: 25- 09-13-4423-0001 (490NE356"Ave, Old Town, FL 32680). (Commission District 1Jody Stephenson) Commissioner Hatch. Board approved. Motion to approve Resolution 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 help with 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 1206 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- - 6:001 PM- - Page 60 of19 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 ofeyes for reassurance to validate Mr. Wright stated that they had talked tot two different attorneys and that they need to that everything is correct. He stated that he needed clear direction. incorporate some oft the language and verbiage in the LDR's Attorney Watson stated that they had to get its sent out and advertised quickly tol have. the roll out Mr. Wright stated that he disagreed with adopting it and then making amendmentsi ifs something date in October. She stated her recommendation is to follow the Statues was wrong and that he needed the Verbiage to be cut copied ànd pasted, Attorney Watson stated that she would try to get it to Mr. Wright by mid-week. Commissioner Hatch stated they could be adopted on the next BQCC meeting on October 3rd and Commissioner Hatch stated that Mr. Greg Bailey could be a second set ofeyes tol look over and Motion to approve Mr. Greg Bailey to proceed with trying to establish a reasonable, fee schedule for reviews made by Commissioner. Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Stephenson. then the second reading on the 17h and approve: it: verify that the LDR's are correct. Board approved. 6. Audit Presentation by Powel! and Jones Powell and Jones representative presented a budget packet for the Board to review and discuss. 7.Florida Department. ofAgriculture Fiscal Year Report- Commissioner Storey Commissioner Storey presented copies oft 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 ofthe Board during the meeting. Regular Meeting Minutes- - September 05, 2024-6:001 PM- - Page 7of19 9. GREG BAILEY.NORTH FLORIDA ROTPSSIOMALSERVICIS 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 stated that 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. a suitable site. by late October 2024. Commissioner Osteen askedifthere 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 çoming 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 toj prioritize. 10. JOHNIOCKLEAR.LOCKLEAR AND ASSOCIATES Mr. John Locklean updated thel Board on some ongoing projects. 351 Design - He: stated that they met with the' Water Management District on a variety oft 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 he had sent out the draft plans to Mr. Paul Gainey today and Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) does not have any labi 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 week. 11. CINDY BELLOT, LIBRARY DIRECTOR Mrs. Cindy Bellot thanked everybody for praying forl 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 int the Summer Program at the Library and that they had Mrs. Bellot informed thel Board that the library'sroofi 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 ofthei money for thel library. She stated that the director oft the Three Rivers Regional Library System had to bei involved in the Grant. Mr. JohnLocklear volunteered to write the Grant for the new Library, Motion to approve allowing Mr. John Locklear and Associates to find a Grant for a new Libraryfor Dixie County was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board 12. STEVE FREMEN.CODE ENFORCEMENT & VETERANSSERVICEOFFICER approved. Mr. Steve Fremen had nothing to bring to the! Board. 13. STEVE HUTCHISON.COUNTYROAD SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Steve Hutchison was not present at this meeting. 14. TIMJOINSON.SOLDI WASTE DIRECTOR be closed on Thursdays: insteadof Wednesdays. Mr. Tim Johnson updated the Board and stated: that the: site at Suwannee changed their schedule and will 15. LEONWRIGHT.BUILDINGAND: ZONING OFFICIAL Mr. Leon Wright presènted at the beginning of the meeting due to having to leave early. 16. SCOTT PENDARVIS91ICOMICOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR AITADMINISTRATOR 911 Communications Director & LT. Administrator Scott Pendarvis presented two Grants to the Board to be signed which are: 1. 911 System Maintenance in the amount of $46,245.80 dollars. Motion to approve and sign the 911System. Maintenance Grant in the amount of $46,245.80 dollars was made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded. by Commissioner Osteen. Boardapproved. 2. 911 System Refresh in the amount of$154,156.94 dollars Regular Meeting Minutes - September 05, 2024 - 6:00 PM- - Page 9of19 Motion to approve and sign the 911 System Refresh Grant in the amount fS154,156.94. dollars was made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded. by Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved. Mr. Pendarvis asked Attorney Chana Watson that ift they arej just applying for the Grant does hel have to bring it to thel Board to sign to apply fori it or can hel 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 for 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 Sofiware Contract pending Attorney. Chana Watson' 's review made by Mr. Pendarvis stated that therei is a second contract fort the hosting side ofthet mapping solution that Motion to: sign the hosting side of the mapping solution pending Attorney Chana Watson's review made by Commissioner. Hatch. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. 17. DARIAN BROWN.DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCYSIRVICES 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 tropiçal forecast stating that we are in the peak ofHurricane Chief Brown stated that almost all ofthe debris left behind from Hurricane Debby has been picked up and ChiefBrown handed out a packet to thel Board about the Hurricane Idalia LAP (Legislative Appropriation Program) fund: money and updated thel Board on a few oft the projects. He stated that if the Board had any Station six (6)-1 He stated that they had made an offer on a parcel ofl land and are currently waiting on an Season. that they are moving into 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. Chief Brown stated" that all of the projects through thel Hazard Mitigation Grant are in State Review and that a match of25% has been confirmed by the State of Florida. He went over the PA Grants Manager Process Steps with the Board. Hes stated that he had reached out to the State Contractor and stated that the contractor had assured him that ChiefBrown and his staff are doing everything correct and in at timely manner, ChiefGarner stated that thel biggest issue that they might have, is with Shired Island, informing the Board that once the money is 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 ai 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 ift the Board approved. Regular Meeting Minutes - September 05, 2024- - 6:00 PM-) Page- 10of19 Thel Board stated to move forward pending attorney review. Chief Brown stated that thel logistics building: suffered storm damage and that there is1 mold around the outlets andi ini 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 on1 the report from thei insurance company for the building. Chief He stated that one oft the old school portables is a concrete building and the cost of moving it is $10,000 Motion to moye the building for $10,000 dollars made by Commissioner Hatch. Seconded by ChiefBrown stated that the Florida Department ofHealth has a 3,000,000.00 dollar grant for the Community of Paramedicine that iss split over three (3)years for 15 departments in the State of! Florida that have Mobile Integrated Health. He stated that iti is about $40,0001 to $60,000.d dollars a year. Chief] Brown stated that he met with HCA Hospital earlier today and stâted that they are trying to help He stated that he has been in contact with ai 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 Chief Brown stated that the Health Department advertised for a doctor and that they had an interview over the phone and that it went well and was going to come. meet the staff and tour the facility. ChiefBrown 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 ai 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. ChiefBrown updated the Board on the wait time for1 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 ChiefBrown, informed the] 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 ofthe sheetrock out from the building. Brown stated he would like to have a supply building at his station. dollars to move from Cross City to Old Town. Commissioner Stephenson. Board approved. with billing and fuel costs for the ambulances wait time. and willl bei 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 replace it. 18. KAYMCCALLISTE. 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 6:001 PM - Page 11 of19 19. GAIL CARTER. INDIGENTCARE Mrs. Gail Carter was not present at the meeting. 20. HOLLYHOUGHTON.COUNTY EXTENSION/ AGENT Mrs. Holly Houghton was not present at the meeting. 21. ANGIE CROWLEV.HUMAN RESOURCESADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Angie Crowley was not present at the meeting. 22. PAULGANEY.COINIY MANAGER Action Items: $30,172.70. 1. Request Board approval for the SHIP Release of Lien for Allie Lou Corbin. in the amount of Motion to approve the SHIP. Release of Lienj 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 Chayous in the amount of $24,904.30 made of$24,904.30. by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded.by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 3. Request Board: approval for the SHIP Down Payment Assistance for Kenneth Sluss II int the amount Motion to approve the-SHIP Down Payment Assistance for Kenneth Sluss I 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 Servicesofthe Special Assessment in the amount of $125.00 for FY 2025. Motion to approve executing the Annual Rate. Resolution 2024-62for Fire Protection Services ofthe. Special. Assessment in the amount of$125.00for FY2025 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 in 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 $180.00 for FY 2025 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved. of:$20,000.00 Wood. Seconded by Commissioner Hatch. Board approved. Regular Meeting Minutes- September 05, 2024- - 6:00 PM - Page 12of19 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 Dixie County. approved. 7. Request Board approval to execute the Bridge Right of Way Easement 43063; BOT file 150368623, CR 357 at California Swamp between FDOT and Dixie County. Motion to approve executing the Bridge. Right ofl Way Easement 43063, BOTfile. 150368623, CR. 357 at California Swamp between FDOTand. Dixie County made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded. by 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 approve executing the Bridge. Right ofWay Easement 43025, BOTfile 150367743, CR357 at Shired Creek between FDOTand, Dixie County made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 9. Request Board approval oft the updated Restore Act Horseshoe Beach Working Waterfront Motion to approve the 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 approve executing the FAA BIL (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) Construct Taxilane to T-Hangar Ph II Grant in the amount of $336,000.00 made by Commissioner application. Taxilane to T-Hangar Ph II Grant in the amount of $336,000.00. Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 11. Request Board approval to execute the FAA. AIP (Airport Improvement Program) Construct Motion to approve. and execute the. FAA. AIP (Airport Improvement. Program) Construct Taxilane to T-Hangar. Ph. III Grant in the amount of $214,500.00 made by Commissioner Taxilane to T-Hangar Ph III Grant ini 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 Oct31,2024, from 4:00 -7:00 pm. This event is open to the public. Regular Meeting Minutes- September 05, 2024-6 6:00PM- - Page 13 of19 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 tol 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. Oct 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 oft the NCFRPC Agreement between Dixie County and the Planning Council for the Annual Monitoring of Hazardous. Waste Generators FY 2025. Motion to approve the NCFRPC, Agreement between Dixie County and the Planning Council for the Annual. Monitoring of Hazardous Waste Generators: FY 2025 made by Commissioner Osteen. Dec 7, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 16. Request Board approval to réallocate 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. BuldingLoning. for digitization of documents made by Commissioner Hatch. of$30,000.00 tol 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 toapprove to apply for the RIF (Rural Infrastructure) Grant to do afeasibility study fora wastewater freutment plant in Old Town made by Commissioner Wood. Seconded by for a wastewater tréatment 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 NE. 209 Ave, and NE. 544Sti in the amount of $33,000.00 made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by 209 Ave, and NE: 544 St in the amount of $33,000.00. Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 19. Request Board approval to apply for al 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 14 of19 the purpose ofl leasing the property to a company to build ai 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 of the Final budget Hearing on Monday, Sept 16, 2024, at 5:30 pm. 2. Reminder of the BOCC meeting on Monday Sept 16, 2024, at 6:00 pm. 3. Horseshoe Beach would like to set meeting dates and times for aj joint workshop, Commissioner Osteen stated that Mr. Gainey should coordinate with Horseshoe Beach to set up a time and date for aj joint workshop. 4. Horseshoe Beach has sent a letter requesting some of thel Restore Act funds. Mr. Gainey stated that ift the Board allowed it, that hé would respond back to them and ask them toj provide the County with the projects that they had in mind. 5. Grandfathering of Sick Leave Policy question: Thel 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 dll 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 ofl Horseshoe Park to bring ideas for discussion and stated that the bath house has toi meet FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) requirements. 7. Direction on how toi 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 then 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 promotion and 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 toj 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. He stated that hei feels that hei isnoti informed properly, and that Mr Gainey needs tot fix the Policies Mr. Gainey stated that iti is the Boards Policies and. Procedures manual, and. that he is following it and stated that he was okay with whatever decision the Board decided to make. Commissioner Hatch stated that Mr. Gainey needs to agree to fix thel Policies and Procedures. Mr. Gainey stated again that it is the Boards responsibility, for any updates to their manual. Mrs. Barbie Higginbotham statedthat she tries toi update her Policies and Procedures annually and that if 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 ifhe doesn'tmake updating the manual apriority and asked when the last time was" that the Human Resources updated it. Attorney Watson stated that it was updated in February of2022. Commissioner Hatch seconded the motion. Board approved with discussion. advertised. and Procedures. Mrs. Higginbotham 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 Policies and 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 workshop and 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 ofi in private and not 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,2 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 letteradvising the Board and Department heads that they need to continue and prèserve any records that could potentially involve the lawsuit. She stated that there might be an increase in Opioid Funding. 24. BARBIE HIGGINBOTHAM, CLERK 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 to keep that momentum going. 25. COUNTY COMMISSIONI ITEMS Commissioner Jody Stephenson did not feel well and had to 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 for winning the Commissioner Osteen stated that the lights for the pickleball court at DTRAC need" to be fixed. Commissioner Storey congratulated Commissioner Hatch, Commissioner Osteen and Stephenson for Hei thanked thel Emergency Medical Services for their hard work and Mr. Leon Wright for his hard work. Landing Road were also installed. election and Mr. Gainey for the County Manager position. winning the election. 26. PUBLICCOMMENTS AND CONCERNS Mrs. Linda Brock asked ifthe County had aj policy on Violence of a Board member. against an employee and ifs she could have ac copy. Commissioner Hatch stated that there would have to be an investigation. Mrs. Barbara Cummings was curious about whère thei feasibility study for a waste treatment facility in Old' Town. Mr. Gainey defined the feasibility. study. Regular Meeting Minutes- September 05,2024-6 6:00 PM - Page 18of19 27. ADJOURN Commissioner Hatch made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Osteen seconded. Boarda approved BOARDOF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Jamié A N VTY, ybasis N bthgn Barbie igmhohamycls-Audion PLEASE BE ADVISED that ifa 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 of the proceedings, andj for such purpose, he/s 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 of each month at 10:00AM and the third Thursday ofe each month at 6:00 PM. Individuals that would like to be placed on the agenda should call Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk of Court, 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 the Board meeting, at (352) 498-1200. Regular Meeting Minutes- - September 05, 2024-6 6:00 PM - Page 19of19