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

• In-person at the meeting; or
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Citizens wishing to provide virtual comment must register 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 & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation by Pastor Quincy Griffin from Family Worship and Praise Center
Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Christian Caban

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

• Proclamation Recognizing Elder Chris Burney from Greater Saint Mark Primitive Baptist Church for Being Elected State President of the Primitive Baptist Church
  (Chairman Maddox)
   
• Proclamation Recognizing January 2023 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
  (Chairman Maddox)
   
• Proclamation Recognizing January 22-28, 2023 as National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Week
  (Chairman Maddox)
   
• Proclamation Recognizing Duke Energy
  (Commissioner Caban)
   
• Acceptance of $100,000 Donation from the Friends of the Library
  (Lisa Harvey, President of the Friends of the Library)

• Presentation by 211 Big Bend
  (Victoria Greer, President/CEO of 211 Big Bend)

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON CONSENT AND NON-AGENDAED ITEMS
3-minute limit per speaker; there will not be any discussion by the Commission.

CONSENT

1. Minutes: October 25, 2022 Legislative Priorities Workshop, October 25, 2022 Policies and Process for Land Use Changes and Land Development Workshop, and November 22, 2022 Regular Meeting
   (Clerk of Court)

2. Payment of Bills and Vouchers
   (County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship/ Office of Management & Budget)
    
3. Commissioner Appointments to the Library Advisory Board
   (County Administrator/ County Administration)
    
4. Proposed Revisions to Policy No. 01-05, “Rules of Procedure for Meetings of the Leon County Board of County Commissioners”
   (County Administrator/ County Administration)
    
5. 2023 Citizen Engagement Series, Club of Honest Citizens, and Village Square Events
   (County Administrator/ Community & Media Relations)
    
6. Request to Schedule Two Public Hearings to Consider an Ordinance Amending the Lake Protection Zoning District for February 21, and March 21, 2023
   (County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)
    
7. Approval to Rename Russell Street, from Eugenia Street to Floral Street, to George Calvin Bess Jr. Way
   (County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)
    
8. U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services FY22 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Implementation Project Grant
   (County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship/ Office of Management & Budget)
    
9. Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Calendar
   (County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship/ Office of Management & Budget)
    
10. Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Corrections Institution, Tallahassee
    (County Administrator/ Library)
     
11. Authorization to Submit a National Endowment of the Arts “The Big Read” Grant Application
    (County Administrator/ Library)
     
12. Authorization for a Letter of Support to the City of Tallahassee for its Safe Routes to School Grant Application for Sidewalks Within the County’s Right-of-Way Along Fred George Road
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)
     
13. Approval of the Plat for Bannerman Commons Subdivision Phases II and III
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)

Procurements: (These items are included under Consent.)

• • none

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

14. Status Report on Volunteer Fire Departments
    (County Administrator/ Emergency Medical Services)
     
15. Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Performance and Financial Report
    (County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship)
     
16. Comprehensive Wastewater Treatment Facilities Plan Final Report
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)
     
17. Status Update Regarding Curbside Collection Service Provided by Waste Pro, Inc.
    (County Administrator/ Office of Resource Stewardship)
     
18. Annual Sustainability Program Status Report
    (County Administrator/ Office of Resource Stewardship)

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

GENERAL BUSINESS

19. Consideration of Street Lights and Funding Options for School Bus Stop Locations
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)
     
20. Acceptance of $20,000 Donation from Duke Energy
    (County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship/ Office of Management & Budget)
     
21. Acceptance of $100,000 Donation from the Friends of the Library
    (County Administrator/ Library)
     
22. FDEP Springs Restoration Grant Amendment for Leon County Septic Upgrade Incentive Program
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)
     
23. Nominations to the Governor for Appointment to the Children’s Services Council of Leon County
    (County Administrator/ County Administration)
     
24. Full Board Appointment of Commissioners to Authorities, Boards, Committees and/or Councils
    (County Administrator/ County Administration)
     

SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS, 6:00 P.M.

25. First and Only Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Article II of Leon County Code of Laws Regarding Animal Control
    (County Administrator/ Animal Control)
     

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON NON-AGENDAED ITEMS
3-minute limit per speaker; Commission may discuss issues that are brought forth by speakers.