Donald Burkhardt

This Community-Driven Economic Development Strategic Action Plan for Hendry County serves as a roadmap to achieve its vision: a community where development and infrastructure support business, eco-tourism, and community, preserving a hometown feeling. The plan is structured around six strategic areas: Infrastructure, Housing, Education-Workforce, Health-Human Service, Commercial Development, and Community Development. It outlines specific outcomes and strategies within each area, emphasizing community input and regional collaborations, with a long-term goal for post-secondary attainment by 2025.

The meeting included discussions regarding bids and a consent agenda. An update was provided on the Crossroads Behavioral Center, including their contract, billing concerns, and technical assistance received. Public hearings were held for petition number SC 17.000 related to South Florida Water Management. There was also discussion on changing the dressing restrictions on the use of fresh water and price-gouging. The agricultural labor program incorporated their 50th annual corporate legend. Additional topics included design work, intersections, sidewalks, funding, fingerprinting, and policy adoption.

The meeting included discussions regarding revenue from traffic cameras, clarification on expenses, and the implementation and effectiveness of the camera program. The board also discussed a proposed LDC amendment to allow temporary RV use for owner-builders, touching on zoning designations and permit requirements.

The meeting addressed various topics, including approval for rock enterprises, an amendment to the state of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the EDC's addendum. Discussions also covered code enforcement amendments, golf cart operation ordinance amendments, and the capital improvement schedule.

The meeting included discussions on bid number 20 17-21, adoption of the tentative millage rate, adoption of the tentative budget for fiscal year 2017 18, and the adoption of the assessment for the East Hendry County Fire MSBU. There were concerns raised about increased taxes and their impact on residents, with a call for a rollback to alleviate the burden. The board also discussed the need to address issues such as solid waste fees and building repairs.