Board of County
Commissioners
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Meeting - Follow-Up
Memo
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Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board |
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Vincent S. Long, County Administrator |
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Follow-up to County Commission Regular Meeting of February 20, 2024 |
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:
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 & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation by Don Tolliver, Associate Minister, Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Bill Proctor
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Proclamation Recognizing DJ Demp for his Contributions to the Community
(Commissioner Minor)
- DJ Demp accepted the proclamation and thanked the Board for its support.
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:
- Michael McBride spoke in support of Restorative Justice.
CONSENT
ACTION TAKEN: Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner O’Keefe to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of items #6 and #11 that were pulled from the agenda.
The motion passed 7-0
- Minutes: December 12, 2023 Regular Meeting
(Clerk of Court)
The Board approved Option #1: Approve the minutes for the December 12, 2023 Regular Meeting.
- Payment of Bills and Vouchers
(County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship/ Office of Management & Budget)
The Board approved Option #1: Approve the payment of bills and vouchers submitted for February 20, 2024 and the pre-approval of payment of bills and vouchers for the period of February 21, 2024 through March 18, 2024.
- Ratification of the County’s Funding Agreement with the Florida Civil Rights Museum, Inc.
(County Administrator/ County Administration)
The Board approved Option #1: Ratify the County’s Grant Funding Agreement with Florida Civil Rights Museum, Inc.
- Commissioner Appointments to the Public Safety Coordinating Council and the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls
(County Administrator/ County Administration)
The Board approved Option #1: Ratify Commissioner Cummings’ appointment of Kelli Mercer to fill Seat Category j. (the director of a local substance abuse treatment program) on the Public Safety Coordinating Council for the remainder of the unexpired term ending December 31, 2025; and
Option #2: Ratify Commissioner Minor’s appointment of Tiffany Martin to the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls for the remainder of the unexpired term ending September 30, 2024 and a full two-year term ending September 30, 2026.
- Request to Schedule the First and Only Public Hearing to Consider Abandoning a Platted, Unimproved Right-of-Way Located in the Capitola Plat for March 19, 2024
(County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)
The Board approved Option #1: Schedule the first and only public hearing to consider abandoning a platted, unimproved right-of-way located in the Capitola Plat for March 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., and adopt a resolution declaring that the public hearing is scheduled.
- PULLED - Florida Department of Health Resuscitation Training for Emergency Medical Services
(County Administrator/ Emergency Medical Services)
- Request to Schedule a Workshop on the County’s Purchasing Policy
(County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship)
The Board approved Option #1: Schedule a workshop on the County Purchasing Policy, Policy No. 96-1, for Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
- Memorandum of Understanding for Use of the Driver and Vehicle Information Database System
(County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship)
The Board approved Option # 1: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to utilize the Driver and Vehicle Information Database System, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the MOU, and any amendments and annual certification thereto, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
- Proposed Revision to Section XII of the Leon County Personnel Policies and Procedures
(County Administrator/ Human Resources)
The Board approved Option #1: Approve the proposed revision to Section XII-Separation of the Leon County Personnel Policies and Procedures to add Subsection 12.03.2 – Name-clearing Hearing.
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection Waste Tire Amnesty Event Grant
(County Administrator/ Public Works)
The Board approved Option #1: Accept the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Waste Tire Amnesty Event grant in the amount of $25,000; and
Option #2: Approve the Resolution and associated Budget Amendment realizing the $25,000 into the FY 2024 budget.
- PULLED - Resolution in Support of the Welcome Sign Installations on Roads Maintained by Florida Department of Transportation
(County Administrator/ Public Works)
- Resolution Authorizing the Conveyance of an Easement Interest in County-owned Property at 10995 Buck Lake Road to Talquin Electric Cooperative
(County Administrator/ Public Works)
The Board approved Option #1: Adopt the Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a nonexclusive perpetual easement over a portion of a County-owned parcel located at 10995 Buck Lake Road, to Talquin Electric Cooperative, Inc.; and
Option #2: Authorize the Chair to execute the Electric Utility Easement (Attachment #2) and any associated documents, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
- Memorandum of Understanding between Leon County and Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency for the East Drainage Ditch Stormwater Modeling
(County Administrator/ Public Works)
The Board approved Option #1: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Leon County and Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency for East Drainage Ditch Modeling, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
Status Reports: (These items are included under Consent.)
- FY 2023 Annual Domi Entrepreneurial Community Impact Report
(County Administrator/ PLACE/ Office of Economic Vitality)
The Board approved Option #1: Accept the Domi Entrepreneurial Community Impact Annual Report for FY 2023.
- North Monroe Corridor Charrette Update and Final Report
(County Administrator/ PLACE/ Planning)
The Board approved Option #1: Accept the North Monroe Corridor Charrette Final Report and implement the 10 action items included in the Report.
- Status Report on Intersection Sightline Standards and the Maintenance of County Intersections
(County Administrator/ Public Works)
The Board approved Option #1: Accept the status report on intersection sightline standards and the maintenance of County intersections.
Consent Items Pulled for Discussion
- Florida Department of Health Resuscitation Training for Emergency Medical Services
(County Administrator/ Emergency Medical Services)
- Pulled from Consent by Commissioner Proctor.
- Commissioner Proctor asked for an explanation of high performance resuscitation training. He expressed concern about the relocation of Neighborhood Medical Center on Orange Ave., and lack of medical services on the southside for uninsured citizens. He expressed that the County should continue to assist with the coordination of the move.
- Chief Chad Abrams provided a descriptions of high performance resuscitation training.
- County Administrator Vincent Long explained that Neighborhood Medical Center is moving from the Orange Ave. location into a new building on S. Monroe, and the County has been working closely with them to provide a smooth transition of services.
- Commissioner O’Keefe expressed that the next time the Economic Vitality strategic goals are updated to add recruiting businesses that expand medical care.
Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner O’Keefe to approve Option #1: Accept funding in the amount of $218,400 from the Florida Department of Health as reimbursement for the costs associated with procuring a FDOH approved vendor to provide high performance resuscitation workforce training to Emergency Medical Services staff in accordance with the terms outlined by the Florida Department of Health in the formal Scope of Work; and
Option #2: Approve the Resolution and associated Budget Amendment realizing $218,400 as reimbursement for training costs from the Florida Department of Health.
The motion passed 7-0
- Resolution in Support of the Welcome Sign Installations on Roads Maintained by Florida Department of Transportation
(County Administrator/ Public Works)
- Pulled from Consent by Commissioner O’Keefe. He stated that he pulled the item due to the costs, but upon further review expressed that the cost was reasonable and made a motion for Options #1 and #2.
- Commissioner Proctor questioned why Tourist Development Council (TDC) funds are being used for this expense, and why the State of Florida are not covering the cost of the signs.
- County Administrator Long expressed that the Board is responsible for the Tourism budget, not the TDC, and that this is an appropriate use of Tourist Development Tax dollars.
Commissioner O’Keefe moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve Option #1: Adopt the Resolution in support of the Welcome Sign Installations on Roads Maintained by the Florida Department of Transportation, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Community Aesthetic Feature Agreement, and any current or future amendments thereto, subject to legal review by the County Attorney; and
Option #2: Approve the Resolution and associated Budget Amendment.
The motion passed 7-0
General Business
- Status Report on the Tallahassee-Leon County Local Broadband Technology Planning Efforts
(County Administrator/ PLACE/ Office of Economic Vitality)
- The following speakers provided in-person comments:
- Stephanie Bowden, Comcast, provided a brief explanation of Comcast’s ongoing efforts to expand its network throughout the area.
- Carl Meyerhoefer, Conexon, explained that his company focuses on building rural broadband, that is affordable high-speed broadband, by partnering with local electric cooperatives. He stated that Conexon is not a utility, but rather a broadband provider like other ISPs, and that they are currently in talks with Talquin Electric.
- Keith Bowers, Director of the Office of Economic Vitality, provided a presentation on the Tallahassee-Leon County Local Broadband Technology Planning Team’s ongoing efforts.
- Commissioner Welch commended OEV staff and Comcast for the recent $6,250,944 grant awarded to Comcast to expand broadband access in rural areas of Leon County including in the Miccosukee community.
- Commissioner Caban expressed concern about the State’s grant process.
Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve Option #1: Accept the Status Report on the Tallahassee-Leon County Local Broadband Technology Planning Efforts and information on the National Spectrum Strategy to grow radio spectrum access.
The motion passed 7-0
- Resolution to Acknowledge and Apologize for the History of Slavery and Racism in Leon County
(County Administrator/ County Administration)
- The following speakers provided in-person comments:
- Stanley Sims spoke in support of the Resolution.
- The following speaker provided virtual comment:
- Priscilla Hawkins, Director of Black History Alliance, spoke in support of the Resolution and thanked the Board for the acknowledgement and apology. She asked for a task force to explore acknowledgement, apology, repentance and repair. She invited the Commissioners to a luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 29th at noon at the First Presbyterian Church, to include a speaker, the Presbyterian USA’s Director for the Center for the Repair of Historic Harms.
- Commissioner Proctor commended the First Presbyterian Church’s apology statement, and the entire Board of County Commissioners for their support of the Resolution, and made a motion for Option #1. He amended his motion to add that the Resolution be widely disseminated in the newspaper, County’s Comcast channel, FAMU’s Meek-Eaton Black archives, the Gray State Library and Archives.
- Commissioner Maddox accepted the amendment.
Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox to approve Option #1 as amended: Adopt the Resolution to acknowledge and apologize for the history of slavery and racism in Leon County; to be widely disseminated in the community including in the newspaper, via the County’s Comcast channel, inclusion in the FAMU Meek-Eaton Black archives, and the R.A. Gray State Library and Archives.
The motion passed 7-0
Staff: CMR – Matt Cavell / Kiana Gilley
- Bid Award for the Magnolia Drive Multi-Use Trail Phase II Construction
(County Administrator/ Purchasing/ Public Works)
- Commissioner O’Keefe and Commissioner Proctor commended the project.
- Commissioner Cummings commended the vendor for meeting the MWSBE goals.
Commissioner O’Keefe moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve Option #1: Approve the bid award for the Magnolia Drive Multi-Use Trail Phase II project to Sandco LLC in the amount of $8,769,096 and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement, and any amendments thereto, subject to legal review by the County Attorney; and
Option #2: Approve the Resolution and associated Budget Amendment.
The motion passed 7-0
- Status Report on the Extension of Sewer Service to Properties in Unincorporated Leon County Located within the Urban Services Area
(County Administrator/ PLACE/ Planning)
- Laurel Harbin, Planning Director, provided an overview of the Status Report.
- Commissioner Proctor commended staff efforts to pursue the sewer grants, and for the sewer projects.
- Commissioner Minor commended the County’s efforts to leverage grant dollars.
- Commissioner Caban commended the County for these sewer lines projects.
- County Administrator Long commended staff for their project management and for the ongoing protection of the Springs.
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Caban to approve Option #1: Accept the Status Report on the Extension of Sewer Service to Properties in Unincorporated Leon County within the Urban Services Area.
The motion passed 7-0
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection Springs Restoration Grant Amendments for the Northeast Lake Munson and Woodville Sewer System Projects
(County Administrator/ Public Works)
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Caban to approve Option #1: Approve the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Springs Restoration Grant Agreement Amendment No. 3 for the Northeast Lake Munson Sewer System Project, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the grant amendment, including any future modifications, subject to legal review by the County Attorney;
Option #2: Approve the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Springs Restoration Grant Agreement Amendment No. 3 for the Woodville Sewer System Project, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the grant amendment, including any future modifications, subject to legal review by the County Attorney; and
Option #3: Approve the Resolution and associated Budget Amendment.
The motion passed 7-0
- Authorization to Submit Two Northwest Florida Water Management District Springs Restoration Grant Applications for Woodville Sewer System Project and Munson Slough Embankment Repair Project
(County Administrator/ Public Works)
- Commissioner Proctor asked why the County has been so successful in acquiring these type grants.
- County Administrator Long expressed that the County has a past history of utilizing the grant funding to protect the Springs, and has demonstrated the ability to get the work done.
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve Option #1: Authorize the County Administrator to submit a Northwest Florida Water Management District Springs Restoration Grant application for $10 million for the Woodville Sewer System Project; and
Option #2: Authorize the County Administrator to submit a Northwest Florida Water Management District Springs Restoration Grant application for $2 million for the Munson Slough Embankment Repair Project.
The motion passed 7-0
- Full Board Appointments to the Advisory Committee for Quality Growth and the Joint City/County Bicycling Workgroup
(County Administrator/ County Administration)
Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox to approve Option #1: Appoint one nominated citizen, Karrie Larson, to Seat 12 (a person who represents a business association or organization, nominated by the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce) on the Advisory Committee for Quality Growth for the remainder of the unexpired term ending May 31, 2025; and
Option #2: Appoint one citizen, Melissa Hill, to the Joint City/County Bicycling Workgroup for the remainder of the 3-year term ending December 31, 2026.
The motion passed 7-0
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS, 6:00 P.M.
- First and Only Public Hearing on Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map to Change the Zoning Classification from Single-Family Detached, Attached and Two-Family Residential (R-3) to The Dwellings II Planned Unit Development (PUD) for 33.52 Acres Located at 5100 Blountstown Highway
(County Administrator/ PLACE/ Planning)
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner O’Keefe to approve Option #1: Conduct the first and only public hearing and adopt the proposed Ordinance thereby amending the Official Zoning Map to change the zoning classification from the Single-Family Detached, Attached and Two-Family Residential (R-3) zoning district to The Dwellings II PUD zoning district (Attachment #1) for 33.52 acres located at 5100 Blountstown Highway, based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law of the Planning Commission, this report, and any evidence submitted at the hearing hereon.
The motion passed 7-0
- First and Only Public Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution to Abandon a Platted, Unimproved Right-of-Way Located in the Woodville Plat
(County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)
Commissioner O’Keefe moved, seconded by Commissioner Caban to approve Option #1: Conduct the first and only public hearing and adopt the resolution to abandon a platted, unimproved right-of-way located in the Woodville Plat.
The motion passed 7-0
- First and Only Public Hearing to Consider Adopting the Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting Unauthorized Solicitation on Private Property
(County Administrator/ Human Services & Community Partnerships)
- Commissioner Minor stated his support of the Ordinance but stated the definition of “solicit” is too broad and proposed removing the following from the definition of “solicit”: signature gathering, registering of voters and advocacy of public issues or candidates. He made a motion for Option #1 as amended to remove “petition signatures” from the definition and deferred to the County Attorney on the final language.
- The County Attorney recommended adding a new sentence to explicitly exclude the activities raised by Commissioner Minor from the definition of “solicit.”
- The following speakers provided comments:
Spoke in Support Spoke In Opposition
1. Rob Clarke, Chair of the 1. Darwin Gamble
Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce 2. Nathan Pugh, Little Sunshine Pantry
2. Ed Murray, NAI Talcor 3. Madeline Bowman
3. Mat Tharpe 4. Jessica Yeary, Public Defender in 2nd
4. Kathy McGuire Judicial Circuit
5. Bob McClure 5. Barry Munroe
6. Drew McCleod 6. Samuel Dohler
7. Spencer Brass (provided virtual comment) 7. Tarish Bryan
8. Robert Lee
- The Board confirmed with the County Attorney that:
- Current laws would prohibit trespassing which is a criminal offense.
- The proposed Ordinance would make solicitation a non-criminal infraction and would have to be witnessed by law enforcement.
- Law enforcement has prosecutorial discretion.
- There is judicial discretion for the amount of the fine and the amount of jail time.
- The size of the sign and location of the required sign will be tailored to the specific property, and must be prominently displayed.
- The City of Tallahassee does not have an ordinance to address soliciting on private property.
- The private-property owner could request prosecution for trespassing.
- The prosecution would be in the manner of a misdemeanor only for soliciting activities as defined in the proposed ordinance.
- There is no first amendment right to exercise free speech on private property.
- Law enforcement has to observe the behavior.
- Commissioner Cummings stated that the private property owners would have the responsibility to conspicuously post the sign. She confirmed with Jessica Yeary, Public Defender, that trespassing arrests are frequent. She stated that no one wants to criminalize homelessness. She stated that her downtown business has experienced some of the issues that were brought up by the speakers.
- Commissioner O’Keefe confirmed that no data exists on the potential impact on the amount of panhandling in the County.
- County Attorney stated that the Chamber of Commerce has done research and indicated that generally in other jurisdictions that have similar ordinances that they saw an appreciable decline, which staff has not researched or verified.
- Commissioner Proctor confirmed with Teresa Broxton, Director of Intervention and Detention Alternative, that the cost of per night for an inmate in the Detention Center, the average daily jail population, the average length of stay, and that a small percentage are held for misdemeanors, while the majority of individuals held at the Detention Center are for felony offenses. Jessica Yeary, Public Defender, stated that the Ordinance has the potential to increase the jail population, and stated that continual arrests compound issues for homeless which is why they try to connect these individuals to re-entry and community resources to avoid incarceration. Commissioner Proctor reflected on the burden of the cost of enforcement, and the lack of definition of the sign size and location. He questioned why the City has not adopted an ordinance since the majority of the business impacted are in the City.
- Commissioner Maddox confirmed with a Sheriff’s Deputy in attendance that the person would be given a warning first, and asked to leave. If they return, they would be arrested for trespassing, or prosecuted under the proposed Ordinance. If there is a mental health issue it may lead to a Baker Act.
- Commissioner Welch stressed that the Ordinance is for private property, and expressed the need to support the local business owners.
- Commissioner Caban reflected on the tax dollars used to address homelessness that come from property values that would be protected by the Ordinance.
- Commissioner Minor expressed compassion for the homeless persons and compassion for business owners and their employees.
- Commissioner Proctor confirmed with Shington Lamy, Assistant County Administrator that an arrest does not disqualify the individual from receiving human services, with the exception of sexual predators.
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner Caban to approve Option #1 as amended: Conduct the first and only public hearing and adopt the proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 12 to include Article IV, entitled “Prohibition of Unauthorized Solicitation on Private Property”, to be applied countywide; removing “petition signatures” from the definition of “solicit” and explicitly exclude signature gathering, registering of voters, and advocacy of public issues or candidates in the Ordinance.
The motion passed 5-2 with Commissioners O’Keefe and Proctor in opposition.
Staff: County Attorney – Chasity O’Steen
While developing the proposed Ordinance for this public hearing, a current County Ordinance on peddling and solicitation was evaluated, which is codified in Chapter 11, Article VI of the Leon County Code. The County Attorney’s Office identified potential conflicts with both the proposed Ordinance and the U.S. Constitution. As a result, an agenda item will be brought back to the Board later this spring for consideration whether to repeal the Peddler Ordinance.
Staff: County Administration – Miranda Hernandez
Citizens to be Heard on Non-Agendaed Items
3-minute limit per speaker; Commission may discuss issues that are brought forth by speakers.
COMMENTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Items from the County Attorney
Items from the County Administrator
- Introduced Nicki Paden, the Assistant to the County Administrator for Legislative Affairs for a legislative session update.
- Nicki Paden provided an overview of legislation that could have a potential fiscal impact to the County including: 1) additional homestead exemption for ad valorum taxes 2) cost of living adjustment for FRS pension plan members. FAC is opposing the legislation and the County will continue to keep the Board apprised through the weekly Capitol Update.
Discussion Items by Commissioners
Commissioner Caban
- Invited the Commissioners to the March 16th Woodville Founders Day.
Commissioner Cummings
- Requested a proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month to be presented at the Board’s March 19th meeting.
Commissioner O’Keefe moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve a proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month.
The motion passed 6-0 with Maddox out of Chambers
Staff: Admin – Stephanie Holloway
- Reflected on a recent celebration for the 30th Anniversary of the Tallahassee Lenders Consortium, and their recognition of the County for being a supporter of the Consortium. She presented the County’s award from the Tallahassee Lenders Consortium to the County Administrator.
Commissioner Maddox
- Requested a proclamation to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the Iota Delta Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. to be presented off site at FSU on April 3, 2024, and offered the Chair the option of presenting the proclamation.
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner O’Keefe to approve a proclamation to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the Iota Delta Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
The motion passed 7-0
Staff: Admin – Stephanie Holloway
Commissioner Minor
- Commended the N. Monroe Charrette Update and Final Report (Agenda Item #15) and the 10 action items to be implemented.
Commissioner O’Keefe
- Commended County staff member Anna Padilla, Stormwater Management Coordinator, for assisting a constituent with the $7,500 grant for the installation of their nitrogen-reducing septic tank.
Commissioner Proctor
- Asked for a workshop on the Southside Action Plan (previously the Southern Strategy Area), to include an update on the Banking Community Reinvestment Act for May 28, 2024.
- County Administrator Long confirmed that based on the Board’s previous direction that the Workshop on the Purchasing Policy was scheduled for May 28th at 1 p.m.; however, should the Board desire a second workshop could be scheduled on the same date. He also confirmed that based on previous Board direction that staff is the process of preparing an update on the Community Reinvestment Act.
Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Caban to approve scheduling a workshop on the Southside Action Plan including an update on the Banking Community Reinvestment Act for May 28, 2024.
The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Maddox out of Chambers
Staff: PLACE / OEV/ OMB - Artie White / Keith Bowers / Roshaunda Bradley
- Asked the Board representatives on the CRTPA to advocate for the widening of Crawfordville Hwy. (319 South) in Leon County, and commended the work already done in Wakulla County. He asked for an acceleration of the improvements on Tharpe Street, including a traffic count.
- Commissioner Caban stated that the Tharpe Street project has been accelerated. He expressed that there may be additional Blueprint funding available for Tharpe Street if the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board approves a reduced scope for the Springhill Road / Airport Gateway project.
Commissioner Welch
RECEIPT AND FILE
- Capital Region Community Development District November 9, 2023 Meeting Minutes
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners is tentatively scheduled for
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting
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