John C. Blanchard

The agenda for the Regular Session included approval of the agenda and consent agenda items, which covered minutes from previous meetings (February 3, 2026, and February 9, 2026), expense reports, and contract extensions for services including FEMA assistance and library renovation. New Business items featured presentations on vulnerability assessment results, grant acceptances for AEDs and Lifepaks, updates on the CDBG Program, awarding design/engineering for CR229S, adoption of an LMS resolution, an emergency management update concerning Turner Cemetery Bridge, approval of a Watershed Planning Grant application, and discussion of an OPEB Proposal (Actuary Report). Prior business involved discussions on the operational audit action items, pending business report, and the grant application and acceptance policy.

The agenda for the Regular Session included general items such as the invocation, approval of the agenda, elected officials, and public comment. Consent agenda items covered approvals for previous minutes (excluding December 2, 2025), expense reports, camp host agreements for Shoals Park, a proclamation for CRNA Week 2026, an amendment to the Plant AS Inducement & Development Agreement, E911 grant acceptance, a letter of support for First Coast Crime Stoppers, renewal of a fire protection MOA, declaration of surplus property for BCFR, and approval of a purchase for a Fire Pump for Brush Truck 70. New Business included recognition of Baker Co COAD, approval of Change Order #2 for 2nd Story Completion, award of RFP 2025-14 for the Shoals Park FEMA Project, approval of Change Order #1 for the Boat Ramp FEMA Project, and discussion of New River Solid Waste Tipping Fees. Prior Business included status updates on the Pending Business Report, Expense Reports Over $5,000, American Rescue Plan Phases 1 & 2, and the FY 23/24 Audit Update. The Public Hearing section involved first readings and second readings for several Ordinances related to Small Scale Land Use, Rezoning, and the Property Rights Element.

The agenda includes discussion and potential action on items such as the National Parks Service's Rivers, Trails and Conservation program, approval of a purchase for Otter Run Subdivision roadway piping, a resolution regarding an FDOT Supplemental Agreement for CR229N, approval of a purchase for a BCFR Service Truck, amendments to contracts for the Boat Ramp project (Phases 1 and 2), approval of a contract for a State of FL Appropriation Pumper Truck, and the FY 25/26 Liaison List. The agenda also includes a public hearing for items such as ordinance 2025-36 rezoning, special exception, variance, and subdivision development preliminary & final review.

This document outlines the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) for Baker County, establishing a framework for managing emergencies and disasters. It details the county's approach across four key phases: Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation. The plan defines functional roles and responsibilities for various government entities, aiming to reduce loss of life, injury, and property damage from natural, technological, and human-caused hazards. Key focus areas include hazard analysis, demographic and economic impact assessment, operational concepts for emergency management, financial management, and compliance with relevant statutes and regulations.

The Baker County Board of Commissioners convened a meeting to address various items including a CDBG Housing Ast Plan, approval of a grant application for Baker Co Fairgrounds, grant acceptances for BCFR, JAG, and EMPA, and an Emergency Management Update. Also discussed were Barber Pointe Subdivision Road Improvements and the approval of a task order for a New PW Facility Design. A public hearing was held to discuss the Final Millage, Final Budget, and Final Plan Approval for Camryn Crossing.