SUWANNEE SEPT. 21 MEETING AGENDA

Live Oak, Fla.,

SUWANNEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JUDICIAL ANNEX BUILDING

218 PARSHLEY STREET SOUTHWEST

LIVE OAK, FLORIDA  32064

TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR September 21, 2021, 5:00 P.M.

Invocation

Pledge to American Flag

ATTENTION:

• The Board may add additional items to this agenda.
• Affirmative action on any item includes authorization of Chairman’s or designee’s signature on all associated documents.
• Individual speakers from the audience will be allowed three (3) minutes to speak following recognition by the Chairman and must speak from the podium. Speakers may only make one (1) trip to the podium regarding each item they wish to speak on.                                                   
• Groups or factions representing a position on a proposition or issue are required to select a single representative or spokesperson.  The designated representative will be allowed to speak for seven (7) minutes following recognition by the Chairman and must speak from the podium.  Speakers may only make one (1) trip to the podium regarding each item they wish to speak on.                                                   
• For general updates or questions regarding County business, contact the County Administrator during regular business hours (386) 364-3400.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

1. September 2, 2021 – Special-Called Meeting

September 9, 2021 – Tentative Budget Hearing

CONSENT:

1. Approval of payment of processed invoices.

1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Suwannee County and the Town of Branford regarding Florida Department of Transportation Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) funding grant for the construction of Express Street from Henry Avenue to Feed Mill Avenue.

1. Approval of Small County Outreach Program agreement with Florida Department of Transportation for design, construction, and construction engineering and inspection for road reconstruction of Express Street from Henry Avenue to Feed Mill Avenue and adoption of enabling resolution.

1. Approval of agreement with the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council, in the amount of $7,421.00, for Annual Monitoring of Hazardous Waste Generators for FY 2021-22.

1. Approval of agreement with the Florida Department of Health in the amount of $100,000.00 for the operation of the Suwannee County Health Department for the Fiscal Year 2021-22.

1. Approval of Funding Agreement between Suwannee County and Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. in the amount of $61,500 for the provision of mental health, baker act, and addiction services.

1. Approval of Sub-recipient Administration agreement between Suwannee County and Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. for administering the SHIP program.

1. Approval of agreement with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $9,797.08 for professional services associated with sampling and review of petroleum clean-up, pending County Attorney review. Budget impact: to be paid from professional services line.

1. Award bid and authorize to purchase from the lowest bidder, Parker Sod Farms, Inc., on an as-needed basis.  (Bid Solicitation No. 2021-19, opened September 14, 2021)

1. Approval of change order no. 1 with Anderson Columbia, Inc. in the amount of $17,813 for additional paving associated with 175^th Road. Budget impact: funded by FDOT.

1. Authorize implementation of new Statewide Minimum Wage, effective September 30, 2021, and adopt changes to pay scale.

1. Authorize payment of invoices for Property Appraisers office.

1. Renew agreement with Madden Media for marketing/advertising services for the SuwanneeCounty TDC. (Budgeteditem)  

1. Renew agreement with Madden Media for marketing/advertising services for the Suwannee County EDO. (Budgeted item)

1. Authorize County Administrator to execute lease agreement with Ring Investments, LLC for six (6) replacement motor graders utilizing Florida Sheriff’s Contract Bid # FSA20-EQU18.0 for the Public Works Department, pending County Attorney review.
   

TIME-SPECIFIC ITEMS:

1. At 5:05 p. m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, hold a public hearing to consider adoption of a ordinance pertaining to LDR 21-03, an application, by Charles Jacob Garrett, to amend the Official Zoning Atlas of Suwannee County by Changing the Zoning designation from AGRICULTURE-1 (A-1) to COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD (CN).

COMMISSIONERS ITEMS:

1. Discuss Employee Retention Credit program. (Chairman Len Stapleton)

COUNTY ATTORNEY ITEMS:

GENERAL BUSINESS:

1. Discuss solid waste options.  (Randy Harris, County Administrator)

1. Discuss, with possible Board action, sale of surplus property. (Randy Harris, County Administrator)

1. Additional Agenda Items. The Chairman calls for additional items. 

1. Public Concerns and Comments.  (Filling out of Comment Card required, and forward to

Chairman or County Administrator. Individual speakers from the audience will be allowed three (3) minutes, and a single representative or spokesperson will be allowed seven (7) minutes to speak following recognition by the Chairman and must speak from the podium – one (1) trip to the podium.)

1. Administrator’s comments and information.

1. Board Members Inquiries, Requests, and Comments.