Board of County Commissioners
Gadsden County, Florida

AGENDA

Regular Public Meeting
March 3, 2009
6:00 p.m.

Updated: Additions in blue and deletions in red.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

• Invocation
• Pledge of Allegiance

Amendments to the Agenda

Awards, Presentations and Appearances

• 1. Recognition of Paramedic Franklin Springer for 26 Years of Service to Gadsden County Residents in Emergency Medical Services
  (Brian Beasley, EMS Director)
  Item 1.pdf
• 2. Hospital Update
  (Craig McMillan, Gadsden Hospital, Inc., Board Chairman and Clyde Collins, County Building Official) (Memorandum from the Clerk)
  Item 2.pdf

Consent

• 3. Approval of Minutes
  • December 16, 2008 – Regular Meeting
    Item 3.pdf
  • December 29, 2008 – Special Meeting
    Item 3a.pdf
• 4. Ratification of Approval to Pay County Bills
  Item 4.pdf
• 5. Sale of County Property
  (Nicholas Thomas, Clerk of the County Court)
  Item 5.pdf
• 6. Approval to Enter into an Agreement with the Florida League of Cities to Provide Actuarial Services as Required by GASB 45
  (Nicholas Thomas, Clerk of the County Court)
  Item 6.pdf
• 7. Approval of Bid Award for Janitorial Services (Bid #08-12) for the Bill McGill, Chattahoochee & Havana Library and the Urgent Care Center
  (Arthur Lawson, Sr., Assistant County Administrator)
  Item 7.pdf
• 8. Approval to Negotiate a Lease Agreement with the Department of Revenue to Establish a Child Support Office Outpost
  (Arthur Lawson, Sr., Assistant County Administrator)
  Item 8.pdf
• 9. Approval of the EMS Consultant Agreement for Ambulance Claims
  (Brian Beasley, EMS Director)
  Item 9.pdf
• 10. Approval of Resolution #2009-009 and Acceptance of Grant Award from the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
  (Bud Parmer, Interim County Administrator)
  Item 10.pdf
• 11. Approval of Change Order #1 to the Small County Road Assistance Grant Contract for Luten Road
  (Robert Presnell, Public Works Director)
  Item 11.pdf

Items Pulled for Discussion

Citizens Requesting to be Heard on Non-Agenda Items (3 minute limit)

Public Hearings

• 12. Public Hearing – Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Capital Improvements Element Ordinance – CPA-2008-03AD – Large Scale Amendment – Adoption Hearing
  (Howard Douglas, Growth Management Director)
  Item 12.pdf
• 13. Public Hearing – Request Board Approval to Amend the Sheriff’s Department Budget
  (Bud Parmer, Interim County Administrator)
  Item 13.pdf
• 14. Public Hearing – Request Board Approval to Amend the 2009 Fiscal Year Budget
  (Bud Parmer, Interim County Administrator)
  Item 14.pdf

General Business

• 15. Discussion of a Contract for Fire Service with the City of Quincy (Letter from the City of Quincy)
  (Brian Beasley, EMS Director)
  Item 15.pdf ITEM 15n.pdf
• 15-A. GAP Interlocal Fire and Rescue Service Agreement Between the City of Quincy and Gadsden County
  ITEM 15a.pdf
• 16. Discussion and Direction of a Drainage Improvement Project on Spooner Road
  (Robert Presnell, Public Works Director)
  Item 16.pdf
• 16-A. Economic Stimulus Funding (Material Attached)
  (Douglas Croley, Commissioner)
  ITEM 16a.pdf
• 16-B. Approval of the Gadsden County Tourist Development Council Grant Requests for the First of Two Funding Cycles for 2009 – ($17,500)
  (Farnita Saunders, Community Development Director)
  ITEM 16b.pdf

County Administrator

• 17. Miscellaneous Items
• 17-A. Discussion of Top Ranked County Candidates (Replacement)
  (Bud Parmer, Interim County Administrator)
  ITEM 17a.pdf ITEM 17n.pdf

County Attorney

•  Miscellaneous Items
• 18-A. Extension of County Attorney’s Contract Pending Selection of a Law Firm to Serve as County Attorney
  (Thornton Williams, County Attorney)
  ITEM 18a.pdf

Discussion Items by Commissioners

• 19.
  
  • Commissioner Morgan, District 3
  • Commissioner Holt, District 4
  • Commissioner Taylor, District 5
  • Commissioner Croley, Vice Chairman, District 2
  • Commissioner Lamb, Chairman, District 1

Receipt and File

• 20a. Letter to Florida Department of State Regarding Gadsden Arts Center’s Application for Funding
  Item 20a.pdf
• 20b. Letter from Comcast Regarding Payment Locations
  Item 20b.pdf
• 20c. Memorandum for the Record Regarding Sheriff’s Report for December 9, 2008 Workshop
  Item 20c.pdf
• 20d. Email Correspondence from the Clerk Regarding Budget Reductions
  Item 20d.pdf
• 20e. Letter from the Clerk of the Circuit Court Regarding the Cash Report
  Item 20e.pdf

March Meetings

March 17, 2009

Commission Meetings
Previous Meeting Agendas

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