Jeffrey Barnes

The agenda included several key components, such as presentations on Building Bicycle Tourism and Lake 38. A public hearing was scheduled regarding the possible removal of Tourist Development Council Member Linda Dixon for just cause due to unexcused absences and failure to maintain contact. General business covered the approval of a U.S. Bike Route 90 Realignment Resolution, modification of a Fuel Services Inter-Local Agreement, and actions related to RFQ 26-01 for Professional Engineering Services for Road and Bridge Projects. Other general business items included approvals for RFQ 26-02 for Facility Engineering Services, an RFP for Environmental Professional services for a Brownfield Assessment Grant, reallocation of funding for the Gadsden County Senior Foundation, and budget amendments related to senior services in Greensboro. Updates were provided by the Clerk of Court, County Attorney, and County Administrator, including the County Attorney's analysis on a recent statement by the County Administrator. Commissioners discussed ongoing projects such as the fire contract, lease contracts on county buildings, the Cane Creek project timeline, the allowable use of the Stevens School building, and funding for the PAMS program.

The agenda for the regular meeting included standard opening procedures, amendments to the agenda, and citizen requests for non-agenda items. Key general business items involved the approval of a Hold Harmless Agreement with the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program, approval of an agreement for Gadsden County Legislative Advocacy Public Relations Services, and approval of an RFP for Federal Legislative Lobbying Services. Other discussions included the approval of Resolution 2026-015 concerning senior centers funding, an amendment for a Boys and Girls Club Grant Agreement, and awarding professional engineering services for Road and Bridge Projects. Updates were anticipated from the Clerk of Court, County Attorney, and County Administrator, alongside scheduled discussion items by Commissioners.

The meeting agenda included modifications, public comment opportunities, and a consent agenda covering the Minutes of the November 4, 2025, CMAC Meeting and the Draft Fiscal Year 2027 & FY 2028 Unified Planning Work Program. A key discussion item involved the adoption of the 2026 CRTPA Safety Targets, with a recommended long-term goal of zero fatalities and serious injuries by 2040. The committee also addressed future meeting dates and concluded with adjournment.

The December 17, 2013 meeting agenda included several key items. The Clerk of Courts presented on County Finance and Clerk Issues. The Consent agenda covered the approval of minutes from the November 19, 2013 meeting, ratification of county bills, and approval of a resolution for a new Chairman's facsimile stamp. Three public hearings were scheduled regarding amendments to Chapter 66 (Housing Initiatives Partnership - SHIP), Chapter 5 (Communication Towers development standards), and Chapter 6 (Subdivision of Land - Family Exception). General Business included appointments to the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC), reappointments to the Apalachee Regional Planning Council, accepting existing non-maintained roads into the county system, and a vendor performance evaluation for Legacy Marketing. Discussions were also planned for updates from the County Administrator and County Attorney, as well as public issues raised by Commissioners.

The General Business section of the meeting addressed the approval of the PEMT Letter of Agreement with Gadsden County Emergency Medical Services and the Agency for Healthcare Administration. Additionally, the Board was asked to review and provide direction on the site selection for a proposed new hurricane-resistant, COVID-19 sensitive Boys & Girls Club & Community Center. Candidate sites considered included locations such as the New Life Church site, former Patches Roller Skating Rink, former Stevens School site, MLK Track Site, and several county-owned parcels.