Regular Meeting Commission Board Room Dixie County Courthouse 214NE Hwy 351, Cross City, FL 32628 January 02, 2025 - 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 Jamie Storey, District 4, Chairman David Osteen, District 5 STAFE John Jenkins, County Manager Roy Bass, Assistant County Manager Chana Watson, County Attorney Barbie Higginbotham, Clerk ofCourt Verna Wilson, ChiefDeputy Clerk Brenda Royal, Chief Financial Officer Victoria Darkow, Deputy Clerk CALLTOORDER Martha McCaskill, Administrative Asst/Grant Coordinator Thel Board Meeting/Workshop. was called to order at 10:00. AMI by Commissioner Hatch. Thel Invocation was led, by Commissioner Storey and thel Pledge tot the American! Flag was led by INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TOTHE AMERICANELAG Commissioner Storey. VOUCHER. APPROVAL Board approved. Commissioner Osteen made the motion to approve the vouchers. Commissioner Woodseconded. CONSTITUTIONALOFFICERS broke down the funds as follows. Labor-$139,614.82 Equipment $52,261.44 Materials -$1 1,232.84 Sheriff Darby Butler spoke about the last workshop and asked thel Board for reimbursement for the funds from Hurricane Idalia. He stated that Mrs. Brenda Royal and Mrs. Rhonda Cannon worked together and The total is $193,109.10 that Sheriffl Darby Butleri is requesting from the Board. Commissioner Storey made a motion to reimburse Sheriff Darby. Butler $193,109.10 on behalf ofthe County. Commissioner Osteen seconded. Board approved. Regular Meeting Minutes- - January 02, 2025 - 10:00 AM - Page 1 of7 KATRINA VANAERNAM, AND SHIELAI FRIERSON, DIXIE COUNTY ANTI-DRUG COALITION Mrs. Katrina VanAernam was not present for the meeting. KAYI MCCALLISTER, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Mrs. Kay McCallister had nothing tol bring to the Board. GREG BAILEY, NORTH FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Mr. Kellen Bailey updated thel Board on 95th and 97th and stated that thel bids will be open on' Tuesday. Hei informed thel Board that they will review the bids tol bring back att the next Board meeting. JOHN LOCKLEAR, LOCKLEAR AND ASSOCIATES Mr. John Locklear had nothing to bring to the Board. CINDY BELLOT, LIBRARY DIRECTOR Mrs. Cindy Bellot wished everybody al Happy New Year. Mr. Stevel Fremen had nothing to bring to thel Board.: STEVE FREMEN,CODE ENFORCEMENT & VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER STEVE HUTCHISON, COUNTYROADSUPERINTENDENT Mr. Steve. Hutchison was not present for the meeting. TIMJOHNSON, SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR Mr. Tim Johnson had nothing to bring to the Board. LEON WRIGHT, BUILDING ANDZ 7ONINGOFFICIAL Ordinance 2025-01 Ordinance 2025-02 For application #24001 Kathie Ebaugh of. JBPro, agent for Yellowfin Group, LLC, For application #24002 Kathie. Ebaugh of. JBPro, agent for Yellowfin Group, LLC. Mr. Leon Wright reminded thel Board that the LPA (Local Planning Agency) meeting willl be held next Thursday on January 9th. He: stated that there will be 13RV special exceptions on the agenda. Mr. Wright informed thel Board that House Bill 267 takes effect today which reduces timeframes for Commissioner Hatch asked ifthere was a way that they could change the wording where you cannot sell a Building Department applications and toi include private providers. property with a special exception without having that removed first. Regular Meeting Minutes January 02, 2025 - 10:00 AM- - Page 2 of7 Attorney Chana Watson reminded thel Board that a special exception runs with thej property, not the individual and that they are renewable each year. She stated that she would do morei research. Attorney Watson also asked for permission from thel Board to move: forward withl Non ad valorem tax that Commissioner Hatch stated that there would have to be bookkeeping on the County's end to make sure will get collected each year. the special exceptions are or are not renewed. Mr. Wright stated that having it on the tax bill guarantees that they will pay it. He also informed thel Board that the Ordinances werej just an informational item and willl be coming up at thel LPA meeting. SCOTT PENDARVIS.9UICOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR RITADMINISTRATOR requesting I.T. support and billing. Mr. Scott Pendarvis. asked for direction from the Board on' how to handle Suwannee Water and Sewer Commissioner Hatch stated tol bill them and to come up. with a cost structure to present at the next Board Mr. Pendarvis stated that the Board might need tol looki into hiring another person tol help as needed. meeting. DARIAN BROWN. DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Chief Garner informed the Board that last Saturday morning, al Dixie County ambulance was involved in an accident, but fortunately nobody had any injuries. He stated that both airbags had deployed, and the Hel had some. good news and stated that they received confirmation back on the truck they bought in Chief Garner stated that hes spoke with thel DOT (Department of" Transportation) representative and that Mrs. Sarah Ross asked for clarification ift the showers and laundromat at. D-Trac were still in use. Chief Garner stated that the 30-day deadline for the showers and laundromat are up on January 6th or 7th. Mrs. Gail Carter provided a defined letter to the Board ofv what her and her program do for the County. Mrs. Carter explained that residents from Dixie County who need medical care are transported to Shands Hospital in Gainesville and that the resident will completea form fori indigent health carei ini the event the windshield was busted, and it has been sent overt to insurance. Texas and that it is ready to bej picked up. they will bel back in the area on January 3r to start picking up debris again. GAILCARTER, INDIGENT CARE resident had no other means ofinsurance. Regular Meeting Minutes January 02, 2025 -1 10:00 AM - Page 3of7 HOLLYIHOUGHTON. COUNTY EXTENSIONA AGENT Mrs. Holly Houghton was not present at the meeting, ANGIE CROWLEY, HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Angie Crowley informed the Board that the Optum Finance cards have been mailed out to the She clarified and stated that these cards are for medical expenses only and that ift there is any remaining County employees. money left over at the end of the year, it will go back to the County. JOHNJENKINS. COUNTY MANAGER Action Items: 1. Request Board approval to accept the FHFC (Florida Hôusing Finance Corp.) funds allocated tol Dixie County in the amount. of$117,000.00 for the 2024 hurriçanes to assist homeowners with roof replacement. This allocation is managed, by SREC (Suwannee River Economic Motion to approve and accept the FHFC (Florida Housing Finance Corp.)funds allocated to Dixie County in the amounte fs117,000.00) for the 2024 hurricanes to assist homeowners with roofreplacement. This allocation is managed by, SREC (Suwannee River. Economic Council) SHIPprogram made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Storey. Board Council) SHIP program. approved. 2. Request Board approval oft the SHIP program Sub-Recipient Agreement language revision to include Fred Fox Enterprises as the Housing Construction Manager to administer the demo/rehab projects for Dixie County HHRP (Hurricane Housing Recovery Program) Motion to approve the, SHIP program Sub-Recipient/ Agreement language revision to include Fred Fox. Enterprises as the Housing Construction Manager to administer the demo/rehab projects for Dixie County HHRP(Hurricane Housing Recovery Program) program managed by SREC (Suwannee River Economic Council) made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by 4. Request Board approval of the SHIP Rehab Reimbursement for Kerry Osteen ini the amount Motion to approve the. SHIP Rehab Reimbursement, for Kerry Osteen in the amount of $24,655.00 made by Commissioner Storey. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board program managed by SREC (Suwannee River Economic Council). 3. Commissioner Wood. Board approved. of$24,655.00. approved. Regular Meeting Minutes- January 02, 2025- 10:00. AM- - Page 4 of7 5. Request Board approval oft the Local Workforce Development Area 26 ("LWDA 26") (formerly known as "CareerSource North Central Florida") Interlocal Agreement between Motion to approve the Local Workforce Development. Area 26 ("LWDA 26") (formerly known as "CareerSource North Central. Florida") Interlocal. Agreement between Alachud, Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Dixie, and Union Counties made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Dixie, and Union Counties. 6. Commissioner Storey. Board approved. 7. Request Board approval. oft the Locklear' TWO Amendment # 2 for 22FRP81 Dixie County Airport & Prison Flood Abatement to include Attachment 8-B requirements for compliance Motion to approve the Locklear TWO. Amendment #2for 22FRP81 Dixie County Airport & Prison Flood. Abatement to. include. Attachment 8-B requirements. for compliance with SLFRF made by Commissioner Osteen. Seconded by Commissioner Wood. Board approved. 8. - Request Board approval of the Passero. TWO: 24-18. to update the Airport DBE (Disadvantage Business Enterprise Plan) pert the new: rule: requirements. with SLFRF. Motion to approve the Passero TWO. 24-18 to update the Airport DBE (Disadvantage Business Enterprise Plan) per the new pule requirements inade by Commissioner: Storey. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. 9. Request Board approval to renew the Mosquito Control Director agreement with Matt Weldon for 6 (six) months in the amount of$1200.00 per month. Motion to approve and renew the Mosquito Control. Director agreement with Matt Weldon for 6( (six) months in the amount ofS1200.00 per month made by Commissioner Storey. Seconded by Commissioner Osteen. Board approved. Information Items: 1. Rural County Days Network reception will be on Wednesday, Mar 19, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, at the Dunlap Champion West at Doak Campbell Stadium. There is a $35.00 fee per ticket paid in advance. Would any ofthe Commissioners like to attend this event? Rooms can be reserved overnight as the Courtyard event is the following day, Thursday, Mar 20, 2025, The Commissioners stated that they would attend the event, however Commissioner Storey and 10:00. am - 2:00 pm at the Capitol Plaza. Commissioner Osteen would not be staying overnight. Regular Meeting Minutes- - January 02, 2025-1 10:00 AM -) Page 5 of7 CommissionerJ Jody Stephenson could not attend this meeting. Mrs. Kay McCallister stated that the County will have a tent set up at the event also. Mr. Jenkins stated that NE 82nd Ave and NE. 592nd St has been awarded to the contractor and willl be starting next week. CHANA WATSON.COUNTY ATTORNEY Attorney Chana Watson asked thel Board ift they would like toj proceed with the ad valorum on special Attorney Watson also stated that shel has five (5) trailers left andi is giving them out tomorrow to the people on thel list. She stated ift the County Commissioners had anybody elset then to let her know today. She stated that they are still short quite a few titles and is working with thel housing person to find the exceptions, she stated that she will work on it and bring it back before thel Board. missing titles. BARBIE HIGGINBOTHAM, CLERK OF COURT astt s EA Deputy Clerk Verna Wilson.represented Clerk of Court Barbie. Higginbotham and had nothing to bring to. thel Board. COUNTY COMMISSION ITEMS being clean and clear the day after Christmas. Commissioner Wood wished Mr. Wright al Happy Birthday and commended Mr.. Johnson for the dump Commissioner Osteen thanked Mr. Johnson and asked what thei County will do with the trailers ifthey Attorney Watson stated that they belong to the County and suggested to get rid oft them. Commissioner Storey wished Mr. Wright al Happy Birthday and commended Mr. Johnson Commissioner Hatch stated that hei is excited for thei new year and] has plans for quite a few changes this year. He wished. everyone a Happy New Year and Mr. Wright al Happy Birthday. have any they don't use. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS Mr. Kirk Marhefka reminded everyone that the Town of Cross City will bel holding a City/County Mrs. McCallister asked ift the County was still doing debris pickup and Commissioner Hatch answered meeting on January 15th at 5:00PM at the County Manager's Office. yes. ADJOURN Commissioner Storey made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Woodseconded. Board approved. Regular Meeting Minutes January 02, 2025 - 10:00 AM -] Page 6 of7 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA ATIES MANE Mbari Hysbsthan Barbie Higginbotham, Elerk-Auditor 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/ she will need a record oft the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/ shey 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 ofeach 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 - January 02, 2025-1 10:00 AM - Page 7 of7