Aaron Carter

The board discussed several items, including proposals for the annual car show at Cooper's Park, the appointment of members to the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Task Force, and the awarding of FEMA and road project bids. A resolution was passed to relinquish the county's easement on Glory Hill Road, and multiple task orders for engineering design services were approved. Additionally, the board addressed the installation of a security light, approved an office space commitment for a grant match, declared obsolete assets for disposal, and modified the Public Participation Policy. Appointments to the District Four IDA Board were also processed, and ongoing county road and park projects were reviewed.

The board addressed three main items: the award of a bid for a mid-mount articulated boom mower to J. D. Swearingen Equipment Company, updates and land access planning for the Ag-Pavilion project including the granting of a quit claim deed to the Department of Agriculture, and the evaluation of cooling solutions for the Emergency Operations Center which resulted in a request for further cost quotes for a new air conditioning unit.

The Board discussed a contested car repair claim, which was subsequently referred to the liability insurance carrier. Resolutions were passed to support the creation and operation of the Florida Aquaculture Processors Cooperative, Inc. for tax credit program eligibility. The Board tabled a discussion regarding county liability for hospital employee annual leave pending further legal clarification. Additionally, the Board reviewed and accepted insurance bids for a comprehensive package from Pat Thomas and Associates Insurance, Inc. and selected Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida for group health insurance. Discussions also took place concerning a contract dispute with Baskerville-Donovan Engineers regarding engineering fees for the Ag Park. Finally, the Board scheduled a future budget review meeting and a joint session with the Industrial Development Authority and the Apalachee Regional Planning Council.

The board addressed several administrative and infrastructure matters. Key actions included tabling a subdivision proposal, awarding construction and demolition bids, and approving engineering services for road construction. A contract change order for road paving projects was authorized, and the IDA Board provided updates on park development. The board also reviewed communication line item expenses, discussed deeds for property, and considered amendments to the personnel sick leave policy. Additionally, the board resolved issues regarding water drainage on specific roads and established a new policy requiring board approval for employees taking county vehicles home.

The board discussed and took action on several administrative and financial items. Key actions included clarifying the extension date for the Conditional Use Permit for Innovative Solar, approving an Interlocal Agreement for Medical Examiner Services, and authorizing the 2019 Community Planning Technical Assistance Grant Agreement and the 2019-2020 Small County Solid Waste Grant Application. The board also approved a contract with Lewis Walker Roofing for fire department repairs, a change order decrease and final payment for the CIGP Alliance Road project, and the adoption of Resolution 2019-37 regarding the abandonment of NW North Avenue. Additional discussions covered inmate work crew agreements, the status of housing assessments, potential staffing for the State Housing Initiative Program, and traffic complaints regarding Roy Golden Road.