Board of County Commissioners

Gadsden County, Florida

AGENDA

Regular Public Meeting

May 2, 2006

6:00 p.m.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

Amendments and Approval of Agenda

Awards, Presentations and Appearances

1. Recognition of Mr. Jerome Robinson, Public Works

(Robert Presnell, Public Works Director)

2. Approval of the USDA Rural Development’s Issuance of a Letter of Conditions

and Obligation Documents for the McDaniels Piggly Wiggly Project

(Farnita Saunders, Community Development Director)

3. Update on FDOT Five Year Work Plan

(Robert Presnell, Public Works Director)

Consent

4. Ratification of Approval to Pay Bills

5. Approval of Award to Replace HVAC Unit at Judicial Complex – Bid #06-03

(Arthur Lawson, Sr., Assistant County Manager)

6. Adoption of Resolution for May 2006 as Older Americans Month in Gadsden County and Support of the Communities for a Lifetime (CFAL) Statewide Initiative

(Jon Brown, Public/Intergovernmental Relations Officer)

7. Adoption of Resolution Creating the County’s Comprehensive Financial Management Policy

(Davin Suggs, OMB Director)

8. Florida City/County Managers Association Annual Conference – Authorization for County Manager to Attend

(Marlon Brown, County Manager)

Consent Items Pulled for Discussion

Public Hearings – 6:00 p.m.

9. Public Hearing – Funding for Gadsden Community Hospital Settlement Agreements (Davin Suggs, OMB Director)

10. Public Hearing – Approval of “State of Florida Road Bicycle Racing Championships” –Outdoor Festival Permit

(William D. McCord, Growth Management Director)

11. Public Hearing – Conceptual/Preliminary Site Plan for Robertsville Community Park (William D. McCord, Growth Management Director)

12. Public Hearing – Conceptual/Preliminary Site Plan for St. Johns Community Park

(William D. McCord, Growth Management Director)

13. Public Hearing – Land Development Code Amendment – (LDR-2006-01) – Proposed Sidewalk Ordinance and Issues/Policy

(William D. McCord, Growth Management Director)

14. Public Hearing – Administrative Text Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan

(CPA 2005-12AD) (Transmittal)

(William D. McCord, Growth Management Director)

15. Public Hearing – River Oak Plantation Comprehensive Plan Amendment – CPA 2005-22- Large Scale Plan Amendment (Transmittal)

(William D. McCord, Growth Management Director)

16. Public Hearing -- Conceptual Plat for Rolling Greens Paradise Subdivision

(SD 2006-02)

(William D. McCord, Growth Management Director)

17. Public Hearing – Conceptual Plat for Whispering Pines Subdivision (SD 2006-03)

(William D. McCord, Growth Management Director)

18. Public Hearing – Preliminary Plat for Carmen Maria Phase I Subdivision (SD 2005-11)

(William D. McCord, Growth Management Director)

19. Public Hearing – Preliminary Plat for The Shade Farm Subdivision (SD 2005-12)

(William D. McCord, Growth Management Director)

20. Public Hearing – Preliminary Plat for The Grove Subdivision (SD 2005-13)

(William D. McCord, Growth Management Director)

General Business

County Manager

21. Informational – Use of Vacated Library Space

(Marlon Brown, County Manager)

22. Miscellaneous Items

County Attorney

23. Discussion of Draft Ordinance on Expenditures of Funds for Miscellaneous General Purposes

(Thornton Williams, County Attorney)

24. Miscellaneous Items

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

Discussion Items by Commissioners

25. Commissioner Lamb

Commissioner Watson

Commissioner Price

Commissioner Holt

Chairman Dixon -- Tourist Development Council Vacancy

-- NACo Elections/Board of Directors

Receipt and File

26.

· Award of Emergency Medical Services County Grant - $17,960.00 by Department of Health

· Letter of Support for West Gadsden Historical Society, Inc.’s Application for Historical Preservation Funding – Restoration of Dezell House in Greensboro, Florida

Adjourn