Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Meeting - Follow-Up Memo

The meeting was held in the Leon County Courthouse, County Commission Chambers, Fifth Floor, located at 301 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301.

The media and the public could access the meeting in real time on Comcast channel 16, the Leon County Florida channel on Roku, the County’s Facebook page, YouTube channel, Twitter and County web site.

Citizens wishing to provide input on any item(s) on the published agenda (or a non-agenda subject) for the meeting could share public comment by using one of the following options:

• In-person at the meeting; or
• Register to provide comments using communications media technology during the meeting through the registration form using the following link https://www2.leoncountyfl.gov/coadmin/agenda/.

Citizens wishing to provide virtual comment must have registered by 8 p.m. on the day before the meeting to provide County staff sufficient time to provide instructions to citizens for comment during the meeting.  Anyone needing assistance with registration may contact County Administration at 850-606-5300.

Please note that Board of County Commissioners Policy 01-05, Article IX., Section E., titled “Addressing the Commission”, and Article IX., Section F., entitled “Decorum”, shall remain in full force and effect.

• Invocation
  Provided by Pastor Quincy Griffin of Family Worship and Praise Center
   
• Pledge of Allegiance
  Chairman Nick Maddox
   
• Remarks and Presentation
  • Presentation of Years of Service Pins to County Commissioners
    • 1 year - Commissioner Caban
    • 1 year - Commissioner O’Keefe
    • 5 years - Commissioner Minor
  • Presentation to Outgoing Chairman Nick Maddox
  • Remarks by Outgoing Chairman Nick Maddox
     
• Reorganization

The Honorable Clerk of the Court Gwen Marshall Knight presiding.

• • Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
    • Commissioner O’Keefe moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to nominate Commissioner Carolyn Cummings for Chair of the Leon County Board of County Commissioners.
      The motion passed 7-0

• • • Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner O’Keefe to nominate Commissioner Brian Welch for Vice-Chair of the Leon County Board of County Commissioners.
      The motion passed 7-0

• • Administration of the Oath of Office to the newly-elected Chair
    • Commissioner Cummings took the oath of office as Chairman
  • Remarks by New Chair, Carolyn Cummings
     
• Closing Prayer

Provided by Rev. Dr. R.B. Holmes, Jr., Richard Mashburn, Asst. Pastor of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

• Official Board Photo

• Recess for Reception

The regular public meeting reconvened following the recess

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 

• Proclamation Recognizing the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Bend and its CEO/President Kacy Dennis, for its Fort Braden Community Afterschool Program
  (Commissioner Caban)
  • Kacy Dennis, CEO/President of the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Bend, thanked the Board for its support.
     
• Acceptance of $100,000 Donation from the Friends of the Leon County Public Library 
  (Lisa Harvey, President of the Friends of the Leon County Public Library)   
  • Lisa Harvey, President of the Friends of the Leon County Public Library presented the donation.
     
• Presentation of the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls Annual Report
  (Stephanie Shumate, Director & Adela Ghadimi, Chair, Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls)
  • Stephanie Shumate, Director and Bernice McMillan, Vice-Chair, of the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls provided an overview of the CSWG annual report.

Citizens to be Heard on CONSENT AND Non-Agendaed Items

3-minute limit per speaker; there will not be any discussion by the Commission.

The following speaker provided in-person comment:

• Stanley Sims commented on the voluntary and involuntary annexation process, and the pros and cons of annexation.

The following speakers provided virtual comments:

• none

CONSENT 

ACTION TAKEN:  Commissioner O’Keefe moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of items #1, 7, 14, 15 and 22 that were pulled from the agenda.

The motion passed 7-0        

1. PULLED - Minutes:  September 12, 2023 Regular Meeting, September 26, 2023 Budget Public Hearing, and October 26, 2023 HUD Grant Public Hearing
   (Clerk of Court)
    
2. Payment of Bills and Vouchers
   (County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship/ Office of Management & Budget) Payment of Bills and Vouchers
   The Board approved Option #1:  Approve the payment of bills and vouchers submitted for November 14, 2023 and the pre-approval of payment of bills and vouchers for the period of November 15, 2023 through December 11, 2023.
    
3. Ratification of Board Actions Taken at the October 24, 2023 Workshop on the 2024 State and Federal Legislative Priorities
   (County Administrator/ County Administration)
   The Board approved Option #1:  Ratify the actions taken by the Board at the October 24, 2023 Workshop on the 2024 State and Federal Legislative Priorities.
    
4. 2024 Citizen Engagement Series, Club of Honest Citizens, and To the Village Square, Inc. Events
   (County Administration/ Community & Media Relations)
   The Board approved Option #1:  Approve the tentative proposed events for the 2024 Citizen Engagement Series, Club of Honest Citizens, and To the Village Square, Inc., events; and
   
   Option #2:      Approve the first Amendment and Renewal to the existing agreement with To the Village Square, Inc., and authorize the County Administrator to enter into and execute the renewal agreement, and any amendments henceforth, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
    
5. Acceptance of a Federal Emergency Management Performance Grant for FY 2023-2024
   (County Administrator/ Emergency Management)
   The Board approved Option #1:  Accept the Federal Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $90,730 and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Grant Agreement, including any future modifications, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
    
6. FY 2023 Year-End Adjustments
   (County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship)
   The Board approved Option #1: Approve the FY 2023 year-end budget adjustments, and the Resolution and associated Budget Amendment.
    
7. PULLED - Acceptance of Federal Department of Justice Grants for the Leon County Sheriff’s Office
   (County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship)
    
8. Approval of Amendment to the Fire Protection Agreement with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
   (County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship)
   The Board approved Option #1:  Approve the Amendment to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agreement to provide fire protection services within the County, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Amendment, including any subsequent amendments, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
    
9. FY 2024 Agreement for the Provision of State-Mandated Baker Act and Marchman Act Services
   (County Administration/ Human Services & Community Partnerships)
   The Board approved Option #1:  Approve the Agreement with Apalachee Center, Inc. for Baker Act and Marchman Act state-mandated services for FY 2024, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement, and any future amendments, subject to legal review by the County Attorney; and
   
   Option #2:  Approve the revised amount of up to $319,504 in Baker and Marchman funding as a local match for the Low-Income Pool funding for Apalachee Center Inc., and authorize the County Administrator to execute all necessary documents related to the implementation of the Low-Income Pool, and any future amendments, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
    
10. FY 2024 Health Care Program Agreements
    (County Administration/ Human Services & Community Partnerships)
    The Board approved Option #1: Approve the FY 2024 Agreements with Bond Community Health Center, Inc., Neighborhood Medical Center, Inc., Apalachee Center, Inc., Capital Medical Society Foundation, Inc./We Care Network, and the Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health to provide health care services for qualified county residents, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreements, and any amendments thereto, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
     
11. 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Funding
    (County Administration/ Intervention & Detention Alternatives)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Ratify the submittal of the application for the 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant – Countywide in the amount of $111,111 and approve the distribution of funds upon the grant award;
    
    Option #2:      Approve the Agreement with DISC Village, Inc., as the subrecipient of the Justice Assistance Grant – Countywide (JAGC) funds for the Juvenile Assessment Center, and pending the award of the JAGC Grant funds, authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement, and any amendments thereto, subject to legal review by the County Attorney; and
    
    Option #3:      Approve the Agreement with the City of Tallahassee and the Leon County Sheriff’s Office for the distribution of $161,226 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice under the 2022 Justice Assistance Grant – Direct (JAGD) program, and pending the award of the JAGD Grant funds, authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement, and any amendments thereto, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
     
12. Acceptance of $100,000 Donation from the Friends of the Library
    (County Administration/ Library)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Accept the $100,000 donation from the Friends of the Leon County Public Library, Inc., and approve the Resolution and associated Budget Amendment.
     
13. Proposed Resolution Authorizing Assignment of Easement Interests to the City of Tallahassee for Continued Operation and Maintenance of Improvements Associated with Belair/Annawood Wastewater Retrofit Project
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Adopt the Resolution authorizing assignment of six (6) sanitary sewer utility easement interests, located within and adjacent to the Belair Subdivision, to the City of Tallahassee to allow for the continued operation and maintenance of the City’s sanitary sewer collection system; and
    
    Option #2:      Authorize the Chairman to execute the Assignment of Easements and any associated documents, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
     
14. PULLED - Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Tallahassee and Leon County to Manage and Control Illicit Discharges to the Leon County Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)
     
15. PULLED - Locally Funded Agreement Amendment Between Leon County and Florida Department of Transportation for the Design of the Springhill Road Bridge Replacement
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)
     
16. Approval of Maintenance Map for Blocker Circle
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Approve the Maintenance Map for Blocker Circle.
     
17. Request to Schedule the First and Only Public Hearing Regarding Intent to Use the Uniform Method for the Levy, Collection, and Enforcement of Non Ad Valorem Assessments for the Purpose of Collecting the Full Amount of all Charges Related to Sewer Service Imposed on Certain Real Property Located on Susie B. Lane, for December 12, 2023
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Schedule the first and only public hearing regarding the County’s intent to utilize the Uniform Method for the levy, collection, and enforcement of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for the purposes of collecting the full amount of all charges related to Sewer Service imposed on certain real property located on Susie B. Lane for December 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Procurements: (These items are included under Consent.)

18. Award for the Provision of Residential Real Estate Services
    (County Administrator/ Purchasing/ Office of Financial Stewardship)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Approve the award to Hamilton Realty Advisors LLC for the provision of residential real estate services and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
     
19. Ratification of the Purchase of Ambulances for Emergency Medical Services
    (County Administrator/ Purchasing/ Public Works)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Ratify the purchase of two ambulances utilizing the Florida Sheriffs Association Purchasing Agreement, Contract # FSA23-VEF 17.0 Item 495, from Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC in the amount of $592,174.

Status Reports: (These items are included under Consent.)

20. Status Report on the Voluntary and Involuntary Annexation Processes
    (County Attorney)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Accept the status report on voluntary and involuntary annexation processes and take no further action at this time.
     
21. Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls Annual Report
    (County Administrator/ County Administration)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Receive the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls 2023 Annual Report.
     
22. PULLED - Southside Sewer Service Extension Update
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)

Consent Items Pulled for Discussion

1.  Minutes:  September 12, 2023 Regular Meeting, September 26, 2023 Budget Public Hearing, and October 26, 2023 HUD Grant Public Hearing
(Clerk of Court)

• Pulled from Consent by Commissioner Proctor
• Commissioner Proctor confirmed with the County Attorney that the County has a lease agreement with the Federal Government for office space at the County Annex.  He suggested capitalizing on that relationship to advance development of affordable housing in the National Forest.
• Commissioner Proctor commented on the recently released Biden Administration plan to grow radio spectrum access used for wireless communication, and the possible County benefit for wireless broadband, and expressed the need for the staff to explore the implications for Leon County.  He made a motion requesting additional information, seconded by Commissioner Minor.

Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to request staff provide an agenda item with information on the recently released Biden Administration plan to grow radio spectrum access for wireless communication and the potential benefit for wireless broadband in Leon County.

The motion passed 7-0

Staff: County Administration / OEV – Ben Pingree / Keith Bowers

• Commissioner Proctor stated his opposition to Florida Senate Bill 438 that establishes 8-year term limits for County Commissioners, and expressed that the issue should be a FAC priority.   He requested that FAC be notified of the Board’s opposition to the Bill.  The County Attorney and County Administrator confirmed that staff is working with FAC and that it is part of the County’s Legislative Priorities.
• Commissioner Maddox confirmed that he will be attending the FAC Legislative Conference on November 15-17, 2023 and that he will express the County’s position.

Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner O’Keefe to approve Option #1:  Approve the minutes for the September 12, 2023 Regular Meeting, September 26, 2023 Budget Public Hearing, and October 26, 2023 HUD Grant Public Hearing.

The motion passed 7-0

7.   Acceptance of Federal Department of Justice Grants for the Leon County Sheriff’s Office
(County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship)

• Pulled from Consent by Commissioner Proctor
• Commissioner Proctor commented on the recently exposed poor conditions at the local Women’s Federal Correctional Facility, and commended the County Detention Center.

Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve Option #1: Accept the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Smart Reentry Initiative grant in the amount of $491,576, and authorize the Leon County Sheriff’s Office to recognize and spend the funds within the requirements of the Grant Agreement;

Option #2:      Accept the State of Florida, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Project Safe Neighborhoods pass-through Department of Justice grant in the amount of $63,988, and authorize the Leon County Sheriff’s Office to recognize and spend the funds within the requirements of the Grant Agreement;

Option #3:      Accept the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Body-worn Camera Policy and Implementation program grant in the amount of $56,000, and authorize the Leon County Sheriff’s Office to recognize and spend the funds within the requirements of the Grant Agreement; and   

Option #4:      Approve the Resolution and associated Budget Amendment to realize the grant funds into the Sheriff’s FY 2024 budget.

The motion passed 7-0

14. Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Tallahassee and Leon County to Manage and Control Illicit Discharges to the Leon County Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
(County Administrator/ Public Works)

• Pulled from Consent by Commissioner Proctor

• Commissioner Proctor reflected on the recent sewage spill in the City of Tallahassee, and stated his opposition to contracting with the City to investigate spills.
• Anna Padilla, Stormwater Management Coordinator, confirmed that all spills are reported, no matter the size, and the County is mandated to investigate any illicit discharges into County pipes or ditches, and the County contracts the City to do the investigation.
• Commissioner O’Keefe confirmed with Ms. Padilla that the recent spill was a major spill, and testing is done by the City’s testing lab which is a Florida DEP regulated lab, and results are provided and reviewed by the County for spills impacting the County’s MS4.

Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve Option #1:  Approve the First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tallahassee and Leon County – Investigation, Analysis and Reporting of Illicit Discharges, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the First Amendment, and to approve and execute future amendments, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.

The motion passed 6-1 with Commissioner Proctor opposed

15. Locally Funded Agreement Amendment Between Leon County and Florida Department of Transportation for the Design of the Springhill Road Bridge Replacement
(County Administrator/ Public Works)

• Pulled from Consent by Commissioner Proctor
• Commissioner Proctor questioned the wording of a Whereas clause in the proposed Resolution and expressed concern regarding the amount due by the County.

Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor Option #1:  Approve the Locally Funded Agreement Amendment with the Florida Department of Transportation for the County to pay an additional $398,529 in design costs for the Springhill Road Bridge replacement project, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Amendment, subject to legal review by the County Attorney;

Option #2:   Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Locally Funded Agreement Amendment with the Florida Department of Transportation for the County to pay the additional design fee for the Springhill Road Bridge replacement project; and

Option #3:  Approve the Resolution and associated Budget Amendment realizing $398,529 from the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency for the County local match.

The motion passed 7-0

22. Southside Sewer Service Extension Update
(County Administrator/ Public Works)

• Pulled from Consent by Commissioner Proctor.
• Commissioner Proctor questioned the start date for the City’s sewer expansion project in the southside triangle, and expressed that more sewer expansion is needed between Crawfordville and Springhill Rd.
• Anna Padilla confirmed that the timeline for the southside triangle sewer project is included in the agenda item with the final design to begin this spring and take approximately 24 months.  The design and property acquisition will need to be completed before construction can begin.
• Commissioner Proctor questioned why some areas in the USA are not receiving City sewer services, especially those properties near the sewer plant including Balkin Road, and asked the County Attorney what actions could be taken to get the services to properties inside the Urban Services Area (USA).
  • County Attorney O’Steen stated that information could be brought back to the Board if the Board would like staff to research the issue.

Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Caban, to direct staff to provide an agenda item exploring strategies for properties inside the Urban Services Area (USA) near the TP Smith Water Reclamation Facility to receive sewer services.

The motion passed 7-0

Staff: PLACE / Public Works / County Attorney – Ben Pingree / Artie White / Brent Pell / Anna Padilla / Chasity O’Steen

Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve Option #1:  Accept the Southside Sewer Service Extension Update.

The motion passed 7-0
 

General Business

23. Promoting Resident Ownership of Manufactured-Mobile Home Communities
    (County Administrator/ County Administration)
    Commissioner O’Keefe moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve Option #1:  Adopt the proposed legislative priority related to the sale of manufactured-mobile home parks.

The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Welch out of Chambers

24. Overview of the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency’s Current Organization Structure
    (County Administrator/ County Administration/ PLACE)

• County Administrator Long provided an extensive overview of the Blueprint structure.
• The following speakers provided in-person comments:
  • Stanley Sims thanked the County Administrator for the clarification, and expressed concern about how he is being treated by the City.
• Commissioner Maddox stated that Blueprint structure has been effective, as has the Intergovernmental Management Committee (IMC).  He commended the current chain of command in Blueprint and made a motion for Option #1, seconded by Commissioner Welch.
• Commissioner Minor recognized the logic and rational that created the current Blueprint structure, and commended the current structure.
• Commissioner Proctor reflected on the process and legal advice from the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency (IA) Attorney, and expressed a need for a lawyer who answers to the Blueprint IA Board not Blueprint staff.
• County Administrator Long confirmed the duties of the Blueprint IA Attorney.
• Commissioner Welch stated the current Blueprint structure works and did not believe restructuring is needed at this time since so many Blueprint projects are about to commence.
• Commissioner Caban stated that he could not support the motion.  He stated his frustration with the Blueprint Attorney controlling the meetings and input from elected officials. 
• Commissioner O’Keefe stated that change in small increments might be in order. He confirmed with the County Administrator the hiring process for Blueprint employees.  He questioned the information he has received from Blueprint in the past.  He confirmed with the County Administrator that the February 2024 Blueprint meeting agenda will include, as requested by the IA Board, information regarding to whom the Blueprint Attorney reports.
• Commissioner Cummings confirmed with the County Administrator that changes to the interlocal agreement need to be bifurcated and voted on by each commission individually.  She reflected on the upcoming agenda items for the next Blueprint meeting.  She stated her support of the Blueprint Attorney.  She recognized the Commissioners’ level of distrust of the Blueprint Attorney’s legal advice and suggested that hiring an attorney that is answerable to Blueprint IA Board may be an option to be discussed at the February Blueprint meeting.
• County Administrator Long confirmed that based on IA direction at the November 7, 2023 Blueprint meeting, the issue of the direct reporting of the attorney, OEV and PLACE Director will be agendaed as an informational item at the February 2024 Blueprint meeting.
• Commissioner Maddox stated that he could not support having two separate attorneys.

Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve Option #1:  Accept the overview of the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency’s current organizational structure.

The motion passed 5-2 with Commissioners Proctor and Caban opposed

25. Report on Additional Information on Homelessness
    (County Administrator/ Human Services & Community Partnerships)

• Commissioner O’Keefe expressed concern on where the homeless people would go when prohibited from private property, and commented that it may create a more visual problem.  He stated that he would not support the ordinance.
• Shington Lamy, Assistant County Administrator, clarified that the proposed ordinance would only address panhandling and solicitation, not sleeping or camping, and confirmed that currently private property owners have the right to have law enforcement remove trespassers from their property.

Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox to approve Option #1:   Accept the report on additional homeless information; and

Option #2:  Direct staff to bring back an agenda item to consider an ordinance that authorizes law enforcement to enforce solicitation and panhandling prohibition on private properties.

The motion passed 6-1 with Commissioner O’Keefe opposed

SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS, 6:00 P.M.  

26. Second and Final Public Hearing to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Amending the Definitions and Accessory Uses Sections of Chapter 10 of the Land Development Code, Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units
    (County Administration/ Development Support & Environmental Management)
    Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner O’Keefe to approve Option #1:  Conduct the second and final public hearing and adopt an Ordinance amending the Definitions and Accessory Uses Sections of Chapter 10 of the Land Development Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units.

The motion passed 7-0
 

Citizens to be Heard on Non-Agendaed Items

3-minute limit per speaker; Commission may discuss issues that are brought forth by speakers.

• The following speaker provided in-person comment:
  • Jessie Betts-Bono, Clifford Hill Road Homeowners Association, spoke regarding damage in their neighborhood made by Waste Pro trucks.
    • Chair Cummings stated that staff will follow-up with her.
       

COMMENTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS

Items from the County Attorney

• none

Items from the County Administrator

• none

Discussion Items by Commissioners

Commissioner Caban

• none

Commissioner Cummings

• Thanked the Board for electing her as the new Chair.
   

Commissioner Maddox

• Requested a proclamation to recognize the retirement of Deputy County Administrator, Alan Rosenzweig

Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner O’Keefe to approve a proclamation recognizing Alan Rosenzweig, Deputy County Administrator, for his years of service and upcoming retirement.

The motion passed 7-0

Staff:  Commission Aide – Sinclair Yoshikawa

Commissioner Minor

• Commented on the Tallahassee Airport applying for foreign trade zone designation, and asked for the County’s support of the application.  Asked for a letter of support.
• County Administrator Long confirmed that it is already part of the County’s legislative priorities

Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox to approve a letter of support for the City’s applications for a foreign trade zone designation at the Tallahassee Airport.

The motion passed 7-0

Staff:  County Administration – Nicki Paden

• Commended his aide Jodi Wilkof for her work to advance the period poverty initiative.

Commissioner O’Keefe

• Requested information back from staff on the Waste Pro issue previously reported in the Clifford Hill Homeowners Association.

Staff:  Office of Resource Stewardship – Maggie Theriot

Commissioner Proctor

• Provided a letter regarding the Leon County Detention Center to the County Attorney for follow-up.

Staff:  County Attorney – Chasity O’Steen

Commissioner Welch

• Requested a proclamation recognizing Stan Goldstein retired teacher and coach for Chiles High School.

Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Proctor to approve a proclamation recognizing Stan Goldstein retired teacher and coach for Chiles High School.

The motion passed 7-0

Staff:  Commission Aide – Kyle Frost

• Commended staff for Operation Thank you.
   

RECEIPT AND FILE

• Canopy Community Development District Fiscal Year 2024 Meeting Dates
• Capital Regional Community Development District Meeting Minutes for July 13, 2023 and September 5, 2023
• Children’s Services Council FY 2023 Fourth Quarter Financial Report
• Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service FY 2022-2023 Annual Report for Fire Control and Forestry Assistance Activities in Leon County

ADJOURN

The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.

The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners is tentatively scheduled for

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting

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