BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA AGENDA SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 TIME / PAGE NO. 1. Meeting Called to Order 9:00 a.m. 2. Pledge and Invocation 3. Consent Agenda 4-141 4. County Staff Business 5. Board Business 6. South Seminole Street Beach Access c : 142-144 7. Quasi-Judicial Hearing — Review & Consideration of P.D.R.B. Applications 145-146 - Variance — Anglin Built, LLC * Parcel ID #03794-036R * Section 31, Township 6 South, Range 11 West - Variance — Diane Zimmerman * Parcel ID #03694-000R * Section 5, Township 7 South, Range 11 West 8. Administrative Report & Update 9. Public Comment F.S, 286.0105: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.CONSENT AGENDA September 28, 2021 1. Approval of Checks & Warrants for August 2021 which are incorporated herein by reference, pursuant to Chapter 136.06 F.S. 2. Minutes - April 27, 2021 - Regular Meeting —May 11, 2021 - Conflict Assessment Meeting May 17, 2021 - Special Meeting May 25, 2021 - Regular Meeting — June 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting — June 28, 2021 - Special Meeting — July 20, 2021- Regular Meeting = July 21, 2021 - Special Meeting August 13, 2021 - Emergency Meeting 3. Agreement — Bay County (Amended Interlocal * Medical Examiner Services * October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022) ~ FL Division of Emergency Management (Statewide Mutual Aid) —FL Department of Health (Operation Gulf County Health Department * FY2021-22 * October 1, 2021 — September 30, 2022) 4, Bid — Advertise to Receive Sealed Bids (Fuel Depot System * Public Works) — Advertise to Receive Sealed Bids (Road Grading Services) — Reject #2021-26 (Eastern Shipbuilding Concrete Slab) 5. Budget Amendment #9 — Public Works Fund (Amend the FY2020-21 Budget for Public Works Fund for Line Item Adjustments in Mosquito Control) 6. Change Order - GAC Contractors, Inc. (#5 * County Road 386/Overstreet Road * Bid #1920-29 * decrease in the amount of $14,500.00) — Roberts & Roberts, Inc. (#2 * County Road 387/Doc Whitfield Road, Howard Creek * Bid #1920-43 * increase 18 days, completion September 18, 2021) 7. Grant — Agreement (FL Department of Transportation * S.C.O.P./Small County Outreach Program * Repair County Road 22 Lake Grove Road Bridge * $89,150.00) — Application (FL Department of Environmental Protection * FL Recreation Development Assistance Program/F.R.D.A.P. * Salinas Park * Any Matching Funds Required will be Paid from Insurance Proceeds) — Application (FL Department of Health * Emergency Medical Services Program * Employee Training and Classes * $3,521.00) 1-13 14-17 18-20 21-33, 34-47 48-50 51-63 64-67 68-69 70-77 78 79-86 87 88 89 90 1 92 93 95— Agreement (FL Department of Environmental Protection * Small County Solid Waste * FY2122 * $93,750.00 * #SC211) G 96 — Change Order (FL Department of Health * Emergency Medical Services County Grant * Reallocate Funds to Purchase E.M.S. Uniforms * $1,917.87 * #09023) 97-98 ~ Extension Request (Economic Development Administration * Cessna Drive Infrastructure Project * New Completion Date March 10, 2022 * P#04-79-07474) 99 = Ratify Extension Request (FL Department of Law Enforcement * Corona- virus Emergency Supplemental Funding * Extend to January 31, 2022 * 2021-CESF-GULF-1-C9-126) 100 — Extension Request (FL Department of Transportation * Small County Out- reach Program Bridge/S.C.O.P.-B * County Road 30A Bridge/Money Bayou * New Completion Date December 31, 2021 * #G1P98) 101 — Extension Request (FL Department of Transportation * Small County Out- reach Program/S.C.0.P. * Resurfacing County Road 386/Overstreet * New Completion Date December 31, 2021 * #G0E04) 102 — Extension Request (FL Department of Transportation * Joint Participation Agreement * PORT Project * Eastern Shipbuilding PORT Grant * New Completion Date December 12, 2022 * #GOT15) 103 8. _ Inventory — Public Works (Asset Transfer to Mosquito Control Programs * Asset #72-33 * Monitor 4 System * Serial #GEOTR13328 * Asset #72-34 * Monitor 4 System * Serial #GEOTR13329 * Asset #72-35 * Monitor 4 System * Serial #GEOTR13330 * Asset #72-36 * Monitor 4 System * Serial #GEOTR13331 * If No Other Agency is Interested, then These Will be Used for Parts and/or Disposal) . 104 9. Request - Submit a Use of State-Owned Uplands Application * Renew Existing Sublease * Troy Deal Tract on Cape San Blas 105 — Purchase 720 Linear Feet of 24” Pipe and Any Other Necessary Accessories * Welton Drive Project * Waive Bid Policy, Exception #1 Emergency Exists * to be paid from Secondary Road and Bridge Fund 106 — Approval to Accept Neal Land and Timber Company's Gift Offer of 11.4 Acres of Property Located on U.S. Highway 22 * Portion of Land from Parcel ID #01738-000R 107-108 ~ Purchase Eight (8) Laptops for Gulf County Sheriff's Office * Dell Tech- ologies as part of the Alternate Contract Source * $2,210.53 each * to be paid from JAGC Grant * #2021-JAGC*GULF-2-3B-074 * Exception to Bid Policy Prior Experience with Vendor & Vendor is Known to be Compatible with Existing Systems 10910. _ Request for Funds — Gulf County Sheriff (Sheriff's Office Health Insurance Pool * $34,000.00 * to be paid from 2020-21 Health insurance Budget) 110 — Gulf County Tax Collector (2020 Property Tax Refund * Parcel ID #02669-005R * $142.06 * 2020 Property Tax Refund * Parcel ID #02973-020R * $295.45 * 2020 Property Tax Refund * Parcel ID #04121-000R * $267.89 * 2020 Property Tax Refund * Parcel ID #04259-045R * $551.67 * 2020 Property Tax Refund * Parcel ID #05399-050R * $245.12) = 111-121 11, _ Resolution - Amending FY2020-21 Budget (Unanticipated Revenues in the EMS Grant Fund) c : 122 — Amending FY2020-21 Budget (Unanticipated Revenues in the General Grant Fund) : 123-124 — Amending FY2020-21 Budget (Unanticipated Revenues in the BP/ RESTORE Act Fund) . 125 — Amending FY2020-21 Budget (Unanticipated Revenues in the E911 Grant Fund) . 126 — Amending FY2020-21 Budget (Unanticipated Revenues in the Disaster Fund) 127 — Amending FY2020-21 Budget (Unanticipated Revenues in the Non-Ad Valorem Debt Service Fund) 128 — Committing to Participation in the FL Association of Counties Trust 129-131 = Grant Application (Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Services System E.MS. County Grant) 132 — Authorizing the Chairman to Enter into a S.C.O.P. Joint Participation Agreement with the FL Department of Transportation for County Road 22/Lake Grove Road Bridge Repair/Bridge over Dead Lakes 133 — Authorizing the Chairman to Enter into a S.C.0.P. Joint Participation Agreement with the FL Department of Transportation for Stone Mill Creek Road Resurfacing Project . : 134 — Authorizing the Chairman to Enter into a S.C.O.P. Joint Participation Agreement with the FL Department of Transportation for Widening and Resurfacing Pine Street 135 — Authorizing the Chairman to Enter into a S.C.O.P. Joint Participation Agreement with the FL Department of Transportation for Resurfacing Pleasant Rest Road 136 — Requesting a Sublease from the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund with includes the Deal Tract Parking Lot on Cape San Blas . 13712. Task Order — Dewberry (Tasks A-C * Professional Services * Widening and Resurfacing Pine Street * $16,143.00) 138-139, — Dewberry (Tasks A-C * Professional Services * Resurfacing Stone Mill Creek) : 140-141APRIL 27, 2021 REGULAR MEETING PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Chairman Sandy Quinn, Jr., Vice Chairman Phil McCroan, and Commissioners David C. Rich, Ward McDaniel, and Patrick Ferrell Others present were: County Attomey Jeremy Novak, Clerk Rebecca L. Norris, Deputy Clerk Leanna Roberts, County Administrator Michael L. Hammond, Deputy Administrator Kari Summers, Building Official Brad Bailey, Emergency Management Director/Fire Coordinator Matt Herring, County Engineer Clay Smallwood, Ill, Grant Administrator Kaci Rhodes, Grant Administrator Maegen Conners, Office of Management & Budget Director Sherry Herting, Mosquito Control Director Austin Horton, Public Works Director Mark Cothran, Assistant Public Works Director Raymond Hart, Sheriff Mike Harrison, T.D.C Administrative Staff Adrianne Glass, and Veterans’ Service Office Director & S.H.L.P. Director Joe Paul Sheriff Harrison called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., E.T. Chairman Quinn opened the meeting with prayer and led in the Pledge to Allegiance to the Flag CONSENT AGENDA Chairman Quinn called for public comment regarding the Consent Agenda. There being no public comment, Chairman Quinn called for a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as printed. Commissioner McDaniel so moved as presented. Commissioner McCroan seconded the motion. Chairman Quinn called for public comment. There being none, the motion passed unanimously, as follows: 1. Approval of Checks & Warrants for March 2021 which are incorporated herein by reference, pursuant to Chapter 136.06 F.S. 2. Agreement — Ratify Amended (DataMark * GIS Remediation Addressing NG911) 3. Budget Amendment #4 — General Fund (Amend the FY2020-21 Budget for Line Adjustments), as follows: Budget Amendment #4 ‘Amend the FY2020-21 Budget for General Fund for line item adjustments within the funding allocations. This Amendment is being requested to fund approved expendituresGeneral Fund Current Increase! Amended Budget (Decrease) Budget Expenditures: Property Appraiser: 00151300 523000 Life & Health Ins 72,093 (1,453) 70,640 (00151300 591001 Property Appr-Stipend 2.907 1,453 4,360, Tax Collector: 00151301 534000 Other Services 1,050 us 1,122 00151301 591000 Tax Coll-Oper 546,062 (72) 545,990, This Budget Amendment duly approved and adopted by the Gulf County Board of County ‘Commissioners at their regular meeting on the 27" day of April 2021 (End) 4. Grant— Agreement (FL Department of Law Enforcement * JAG/Justice Assistance Grant * 2020-JAGC-GULF-4-5R-164 * Laptop Upgrade * $21,564.00 * Additional cost being funded by the Sheriff Departments’ Operating Budget) — Certificate of Participation (FL Department of Law Enforcement * JAGC/ Justice Assistance Grant Countywide Program * $37,527.00) ~ Extension Request (FL Department of Transportation * S.C.0.P./Small County Outreach Program “ Contract #G0E04 * Resurface County Road 386/Overstreet Road * New Completion Date October 31, 2021) ~ Extension Request (FL Department of Transportation * S.C.R.A.P./Small County Road Assistance Program * Contract #G1000 * Resurface County Road 387/Doc Whitfield Road * New Completion Date October 31, 2021) 5. _ Inventory - Economic Development Council (Asset Disposal * Asset #235-7 * Dell Latitude 5580 Laptop * Serial #2L VRZM2 * Asset #235-8 * Dell Laptop * Serial #2DKBNN2) 6. Policy ~ Allow County Employees to Sale Eighty Hours Annual Leave from June 1, 2021 until December 31, 2021 * All Sales Must be Signed-off on by Department Head and Approved by the County Administrator 7. S.H.LP,— Plan (LHAP/Local Housing Assistance Plan * 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023- 24 * contingent upon approval from Florida Housing) (End of Consent Agenda)ROOF REPAIR - GULF COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS BUILDING County Administrator Hammond presented a copy of the insurance coverage for the Senior Citizens Building, following up on the previous meeting regarding the County lease of land and the ownership of this building. He recommended that the Board pay 1/3 (one third) of the cost to fix the roof (Senior Citizens Building located in Port St. Joe). Senior Citizens President Lynn Lanier appeared before the Board to thank the Board for their support of the Senior Citizens of Gulf County; reporting there was insurance coverage prior to Hurricane Michael, but not windstorm coverage which was the cause for the roof damage. She stated the Association now has windstorm coverage on the building, effective April 1, 2021. Senior Citizens President Lanier also reported that the three (3) previous quotes provided in August and October of last year are old and they are currently obtaining new quotes for this project. She stated once updated quotes are obtained, she will forward them to County Administrator Hammond and the City (of Port St. Joe) for review. Senior Citizens President Lanier reported that the Center will be reopening May 15, 2021 and would like to have the repairs completed before opening. Discussion followed regarding the two Centers and the program. County Administrator Hammond suggested the Board give the Senior Citizens Association $17,000.00, reduce Reserves, and move it to their line item to cover the County's portion for the roof repair. He requested the County be named as an additional loss payee on the Centers’ liability policy. Senior Citizens President Lanier had no objections to this request. Chairman Quinn called for a motion to move forward. Commissioner McCroan so moved. Commissioner Farrell seconded the motion. Chairman Quinn called for public comment. There being none, the motion passed unanimously. APPLICATION: FUNDING ROUND 4 OMB Director Herring recommended the following to the Board to consider regarding H.H.R.P. Funding, Round 1; the original $5.9 million : 1. fund one (1) very low income rehab from District Il, in the amount of $20,000.00; 2. one (1) low income purchase assistance, in the amount of $50,000.00 in District ll; 3. one (1) low income purchase assistance in District IV, in the amount of $50,000.00; and 4. readvertise Round 1 funding for moderate income purchase assistance Countywide and include in the advertisement that all applications that have been submitted for Round 2, received by the closing date, will also be included in the Round 1 drawings. Chairman Quinn called for a motion to move forward with the program Commissioner Rich so moved to move forward. Commissioner McCroan seconded the motion. Chairman Quinn called for public comment. There being none, the motion passed unanimously. County Administrator Hammond stated that depending on the City, the County may be short one (1) mobile home; reporting that the prices have greatly increased beyond what the County's low maximum is. He stated that the “piggy-back” bid from Calhoun County went up approximately $13,000.00 for a 500 square feet mobile home and it is not doable to purchase a 500 square foot mobile home for $52,000.00.4 CODE ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE Commissioner McDaniel reported that Code Enforcement has begun implementing the new Code Enforcement Ordinance (#2020-08); cleaning up houses, trailers and lots that have been neglected. MOSQUITO CONTROL Commissioner McDaniel discussed the mosquito population; reporting he has received phone calls regarding this matter, but knows the Mosquito Control Department is working on the issue. CODE ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE Building Official Bailey discussed the newly adopted Code Enforcement Ordinance (#2020-08); stating the County went out for RFQs (request for qualifications) for contractors to do debris cleanup and he will present the bid findings to the Board for approval at the next meeting (Bid #2021-19). He reported that there is a site ready for demolition; stating that Code Enforcement would like to go ahead and start the cleanup process on this location, using Public Works to clean this property located in Highland View (2251 Cobia Avenue). Commissioner McDaniel stated the County needs to do one (1) clean-up to give a base-line projection cost; reporting that all the time will be accounted for, all the debris will go through the Landfill (Transfer Station), the cost for disposal will be calculated, and that monetary figure will be placed on the property tax bill. He stated the contractors will be required to deposit debris at the Transfer Station, and if they do not, then the contractor will be pulled from the project. After discussion by Commissioner McDaniel, County Administrator Hammond requested a motion of the Board to approve Public Works to do this project (Highland View location) as a test case. Chairman Quinn called for a motion to move forward. Commissioner McDaniel so moved. Commissioner Farrell seconded the motion. Chairman Quinn called for public comment. There being none, the motion passed unanimously. WATER DRAINAGE - ST. JOE BEACH AREA Commissioner Farrell thanked Public Works for the work done at St. Joe Beach and Gulf Aire; stating that the water jet is working great on the culverts. MORATORIUM — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS / CAPE SAN BLAS AREA Commissioner McCroan requested that County Administrator Hammond give his recommendation regarding RV (recreational vehicles) Parks. County Administrator Hammond stated the Board placed a moratorium in certain areas but is recommending the Board amend the LDRs (Land Development Regulations) to require any future RV Parks, Countywide, have ten (10) acres at minimum, with 200-foot buffers on any side that abuts residential property. He stated that if the Board wants to proceed, then staff will advertise for an ordinance change and hold two (2) Public Hearings. Commissioner McCroan made the motion to go with it, Commissioner Farrell seconded the motion. Chairman Quinn restated the motion as moving forward with the recommendation of the Administrator in reference to the RV Parks. After discussion, Chairman Quinn called for public comment. Natalee Kleenex, of Indian Pass appeared to inquire whether this proposed change was for future RVs, not grandfather in. Commissioner McCroan stated5 it is for RV Parks, not individual RVs. Upon inquiry by Ms. Kleenex, Commissioner McCroan stated that it would apply to anything (development) in the future. County ‘Administrator Hammond reported that there are no pending applications for RV Parks at this time. Chris Schroeder, of Cape San Blas appeared before the Board to inquire how the Board is defining a residential area. County Administrator Hammond stated that his definition of a residential area is a homestead exempted house, someone's residence, not a rental. Following discussion regarding the proposed requirements, Mr. Schroeder thanked the Board for their leadership regarding this matter and the concems of the residents in the Indian Pass and Cape San Blas area. Chairman Quinn called for additional public comment. Pat Hardman, President Coastal Community Association appeared before the Board in support of County Administrator Hammond's recommendation; stating this will take care of the majority of the problems in the south coastal area. Lynwood (Woody) Brewer, of Cape San Blas appeared to request clarification regarding contiguous land and residential areas; stating he would not want them to be able to use land from one area to count to the ten (10) acres. He requested the Board to consider going ahead and ban RV Parks in the Cape San Blas and Indian Pass area, discussing his concerns regarding density and infrastructure. Mr. Brewer discussed the petition submitted to the Board regarding banning RV Parks in Indian Pass and on the Cape and thanked the Board for their hard work, Chairman Quinn called for additional public comment. There being none, the motion passed unanimously. MORATORIUM — RECREATIONS VEHICLE PERMITS Commissioner McCroan discussed receiving phone calls and emails regarding concerns at Indian Pass and Cape San Blas; making a motion for a moratorium on all new RV (recreational vehicle) permits at the Cape Road south, all the way around the Cape, and all the way down to Indian Pass Raw Bar, and the all the way down Indian Pass to the boat ramp. Commissioner Farrell seconded the motion. Upon inquiry by Commissioner McDaniel, Commissioner McCroan specified RVs (recreational vehicles) as a primary structure; reporting this does not mean you cannot store an RV on your property. Commissioner Rich asked for more clarity on what is meant by primary structure. Commissioner McCroan stated he is talking about permitting an RV as a primary structure, living in it instead of a house. He also stated one could store an RV (recreational vehicle) on their property but not live in it. Commissioner Rich asked about the times; stating a week, one (1) month, or six (6) months is all considered short-term. ‘Commissioner McCroan stated all he is saying is a moratorium on new permits for RVs as a primary structure on a lot; reporting that it does not affect anything that is already there. Discussion followed regarding working out the details during the moratorium: Chairman Quinn called for public comment. Chris Holley, of Simons Bayou appeared before the Board to inquire whether his neighborhood is included in this motion. Commissioner McCroan stated not at this time. Chairman Quinn called for additional public comment. Lynwood (Woody) Brewer, of Cape San Blas appeared before the Board to inquire if there are any permitted commercial RV Parks on the Cape or Indian Pass currently. County Administrator Hammond reported that the biggest RV Park is in the State Park, which is not currently online, but there are permitted RV Parks exciting, none pending. He stated that we are talking about two (2) different things, reporting the Countydoes not permit RVs today so the moratorium on permitting is not going to do anything County Administrator Hammond stated that he does not know how staff would be able to track this; adding the County does not permit RVs today. He stated that everyone that brings in an RV gets a power pole and that is what the County permits; suggesting that the Board may want to put a moratorium on power poles. Discussion followed regarding tracking and power poles permits. Upon inquiry by County Administrator Hammond, Commissioner McCroan stated the Board is trying to eliminate RVs as primary structures. (in place of a house) just in those areas. Further discussion continued by members of the Board. County Administrator Hammond stated that staff needs to know what the County wants them to stop doing, because the Building Department does not issue RV permits but can stop selling power pole permits if the Board so directs. Commissioner McCroan said whatever the County needs to do. Commissioner Farrell stated that new property owners need to be made aware that they cannot do what the previous owner did because it has changed hands. Commissioner Rich discussed his concems regarding enforcement. Following discussion, County Attorney Novak stated that he can look into the issue; noting the County has had six (6) variations of RV Ordinances. He stated he can bring back a recommendation before the Board, but for the purpose of today's discussion and the motion that is on the floor, staff needs to know what the defined corridors are, clearly for the record, and the fact that the County does not currently permit RVs, so another approach is needed. County Administrator Hammond discussed problems with tracking and enforcement; suggesting the County consider implementing zoning. County Attorney Novak discussed the justification, whenever you pass a law, you must be able to support and defend it if it is challenged before judicial review. He stated that if it is not County-wide, then the Board needs justification; reporting the last twelve (12) years the County grabbled with RVs, egress/ingress, emergency evacuations, public safety, next to homes on evacuation routes, and using State science. County Attorney Novak recommended they make the moratorium County-wide unless there is a basis for a specific area. Chairman Quinn inquired of Commissioner McCroan on whether he wanted to amend his motion. Commissioner McCroan stated he could amend it to go with power poles. Commissioner McDaniel recommended the Board table this until members of the Board can get with staff and the County Attorney to get this better defined Commissioner McCroan stated he will pull his motion back and allow staff time to work ‘on a recommendation. Commissioner Farrell expressed the need for a timeline to bring back a recommendation before the Board. County Administrator Hammond stated that he needs direction from the Board as to what they want staff to do. After discussion, Commissioner McDaniel directed County Administrator Hammond to sit-down with Commissioner McCroan. County Administrator Hammond stated that he and the County Attorney will meet with each Board member individually between now and the next meeting and present a recommendation at the next meeting. 10™ STREET PARK & WASHINGTON GYM - CITY OF PORT ST. JOE Chairman Quinn reported that the City of Port St. Joe has accepted the letter from the County regarding 10" Street Park and Washington Gym; directing County Attorney Novak to draft a memorandum of understanding to submit to the City of Port St. Joe for executionWATER LEAK — GULF AIRE Commissioner Farrell thanked the City of Port St. Joe for their assistance with a bad leak in Gulf Aire. GULF COUNTY WATER SERVICE AREA ORDINANCE Chairman Quinn discussed his concerns regarding the proposed Gulf County Water Service Area ordinance; requesting the Board pull it until the County can sit down and discuss in more detail with the City of Port St. Joe. He stated that he is unclear where the County is going with this proposed ordinance and does not want to take anything away from the City of Port St. Joe, his constituents, or the rates (water bill) to go up. Upon inquiry by Commissioner McDaniel, Chairman Quinn confirmed that he is asking for the proposed service ordinance to be tabled or pulled for the time being. Commissioner McDaniel made the motion followed by Commissioner McCroan’s second. Commissioner McCroan stated the County needs to sit down with the City of Port St. Joe and work things ut; reporting the intent of the proposed ordinance is to build a new plant away from the coast, as suggested by the (Northwest Florida) Water Management District. Following discussion by members of the Board, County Administrator Hammond addressed the City of Port St. Joe water increases; stating the City needs to go back to the aquifer due to this option being so much cheaper. He stated there is nothing in this proposed ordinance that proposes that takes a single customer away from the City of Port St. Joe today and probably will not in five (5) years from now; noting this is all in the unincorporated areas After discussion by Commissioner McDaniel, City Mayor Rex Buzzett appeared before the Board to discuss the Water Plant and the process to treat and filter the water; reporting the City of Port St. Joe's debt service is tied to current customers and future growth Chairman Quinn called for a motion to extend the Mayor Buzzett’s time. Commissioner McCroan so moved. Commissioner Farrell seconded, and it passed unanimously. City Mayor Buzzett stated the City would like the proposed ordinance to be more specific regarding the service area. Commissioner McCroan requested that County Administrator Hammond look at avenues where the County can help the City of Port St. Joe lower their rates. After discussion, Chairman Quinn called for public comment. Karen Reid, representing Laundry Basket appeared before the Board to discuss her monthly water bill; stating that if the rumors are true, customers are looking at a $3.00 per load washing machine (cost) going to $6.00. Chairman Quinn called for additional public comment. Robert Redman, of White City appeared before the Board to discuss concems regarding high bills for set income residents; stating it is time for the Board to cut bait and do something. He stated the Board needs to do long-term planning for the County's future. City Commissioner Scott Hofman appeared before the Board to discuss the water, sewer, and garbage bill, thanking the Board for tabling this idea. He discussed the ask (money request) for the funding of the proposed water plant; noting that under the County's Mitigation Plan ($20-$30 million) it states it is for a backup system for the City and that is not the case; requesting the Board revisit their request to the State and Federal Government in the way they are asking for this money (funding). City Commissioner Hoffman stated he would object to the City (of Port St. Joe) currently signing-off on that request because he does not think it is appropriate. County Administrator Hammond stated the County did not turn it in as a backup system, it was submitted as a system off the coast, out of the surge zone. After discussions regarding the aquifer, long-termplanning and working with the City of Port St. Joe to get the water bill down, the motion passed unanimously to pull (the ordinance). PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ABANDONMENT — BUTLER BAY ROAD County Administrator Hammond presented a recorded aerial view of Butler Bay Road for the Board's review . He stated the Board will need to call for public comment and then the County Attorney will discuss the proposed agreement; detailing what the County would be getting from the Developer. Chairman Quinn then opened to the public for comment. Harlan Haddock, of Port St. Joe appeared before the Board to speak in opposition of abandoning any County road Chairman Quinn called for additional public comment. There was no further public comment. Commissioner Farrell discussed the abandonment and the agreement details with the Developer. Commissioner McCroan stated if the construction on this development does not start in a certain amount of time, the County should request it revert to the County. Chairman Quinn called for any additional public comment. There being none, Chairman Quinn closed comment to the public. Commissioner McDaniel stated he agrees with a reverter clause; discussing the history of this dead-end road, its current condition, and the cost to repair the road and bridge. County Attorney Novak presented the proposed resolution to the Board ; reading it for the Board to consider. Chairman Quinn stated for the record that the Board will abandon the road (Butler Bay Road) from the bridge back to Butler's property and the applicant plans to build a bridge, resurface the road all the way back to U.S. Highway 98, which will still be a County road, place parking lots for six (6) vehicles, and give the County ten-feet (10') to allow the public to walk across the developers property to get to the water. Chairman Quinn noted that he agrees with the reverter clause. County Attorney Novak stated he will add the reverter clause as Section J under the pre-conditions. Commissioner Farrell discussed the standard and if it reverts to an HOA (Homeowner Associations) that it will also have to apply to them. Chairman Quinn directed County Attorney Novak to put some teeth in, in the event something goes south. Commissioner McDaniel motioned to proceed with the abandonment. Commissioner Rich seconded the motion, For the record, Chairman Quinn asked for clarification on what the County is abandoning. County Attorney Novak stated from the bridge forward. Chairman Quinn ‘stated the County will own from the bridge to U.S. Highway 98. He then called for public comment. There being no public comment, the motion passed 3 to 2, with Commissioners McCroan and Farrell voting no, as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2021-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE GULF COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION FOR ITS AUTHORIZING VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF RIGHT OF WAY ALONG BUTLER BAY ROAD PURSUANT TO GULF COUNTY ABANDONMENT POLICY WITH NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVING VOTE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING COUNTY OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE INFURTHERANCE OF THE ABANDONMENT DIRECTIVES HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. *Complete Resolution on file with Clerk* (End) GULF COUNTY TAX ABATEMENT ORDINANCE County Attorney Novak requested and recommended the Board table this Public Hearing (Gulf County Tax Abatement Ordinance); stating it requires two Public Hearings and statutory language for a referendum of the electors of Gulf County. Commissioner McDaniel motioned to table. Commissioner Farrell seconded the motion. Chairman Quinn called for public comment. There being no public comment, the motion passed unanimously. PLAT AMENDMENT APPLICATION — VILLA DEL SOL LAND HOLDINGS Jack Husband, of Southeastern Consulting Engineers, Inc. appeared before the Board to provide a handout for their review . He stated he is representing Villa Del Sol Land Holdings; reporting the new developer that purchased the majority of the lots (within this subdivision) would like to do some replating of the lots, and Lot 53 will join the exciting HOA property. Mr. Husband discussed the removal of Lot 53 and an additional Gulf front lot, and in doing this they are not changing the density; reporting there are 59 lots today and there will be 59 buildable lots once complete. He stated the proposed name would be Villa Del Sol, Phase Il replat of Lots 53, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 28, 29, & 30. Mr. Husband reported a new survey has been completed and an amended declaration of convents, conditions, and restrictions. Commissioner McCroan inquired whether, going forward, plat amendments should go before the P.D.R.B. County Administrator Hammond stated the Board can set a policy, but he chose to send it directly to the Board because they are the ones to make the final decision, as this application did not change density. He reported that under Florida Statutes the requirement is to hold a Public Hearing and the County Commission must approve it. Discussion followed regarding future plat amendment applications being presented to the P.D.R.B. Upon inquiry by Chairman Quinn, Commissioner McCroan stated for the future, if not the P.D.R.B., then let the T.A.C. (Technical Advisory Committee) review them. County Attorney Novak reported the County has a policy from 2013 regarding abandoning plats; recommending the Board accept an amendment to that current policy to include this additional provision about amendments to existing plats. Opening to the public, Chairman Quinn called for public comment. There being no public comment, Chairman Quinn then closed comment to the public. Commissioner McCroan so moved to approve the replat. Commissioner Rich seconded the motion. Chairman Quinn called for public comment. There being no public comment, the motion passed unanimously. OPENING BID #2021-18 - SALE VACANT LOT / PARCEL ID #06268-285R Clerk Norris reported that no bids were received for Bid #2021-18, the sale of the vacant lot (Parcel ID #06268-285R).10 ALERT GULF — BOIL WATER NOTICES Emergency Management Director Herring provided an update to the Board regarding the Alert Gulf System WATER RESCUE TRAINING ~ SOUTH GULF FIRE DEPARTMENT Upon inquiry by Commissioner McCroan, Fire Coordinator Herring discussed the water rescue training held this week at South Gulf Fire Department; reporting that a person is currently in training to be certified in water rescue and will provide training to other fire department members OPIOID LITIGATION UPDATE & RESOLUTION County Attorney Novak stated there is a proposed memorandum of understanding regarding the opioid litigation. He provided a summary of the MOU and read a proposed resolution to the Board for consideration. Chairman Quinn called for a motion to accept this Resolution. Commissioner McDaniel so moved. Commissioner McCroan seconded the motion. Chairman Quinn called for public comment. There being none, the motion passed unanimously, as follows RESOLUTION NO. 2021-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FO GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA (“GULF COUNTY”) AUTHORIZING, APPROVING THE PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND RESOLUTION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND GULF COUNTY'S PENDING LITIGATION AGAINST = MULTIPLE CONTRIBUTORS OF THE OPIOID ADDICTION CRISIS. *Complete Resolution of file with Clerk* (End) LITIGATION REPORT County Attorney Novak discussed the City Ordinance 584 regarding annexation; reporting that a Conflict Assessment Meeting will be held on May 11, 2021 at 9:00 a.m., E.T. with the City of Port St. Joe, to be held in the County Commission Meeting Room. He stated that a Notice will be advertised, pursuant to Florida Statute 164 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - _APALACHEE RESILIENCE COLLABORATIVE Josh Adams, of Apalachee Regional Planning Council appeared before the Board to present a memorandum of understanding regarding the Apalachee Resilience Collaborative for the Board to consider. Commissioner Farrell made the motion to approve, to accept the MOU. Commissioner McCroan seconded the motion. Chairman Quinn called for public comment. There being no public comment, the motion passed unanimously. 1011 COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE LOTS IN CAPE SAN BLAS Chairman Quinn called for Lynwood Brewer to appear (placed on the Agenda to speak). Members of the Board stated this topic had already been discussed. GRANT EXTENSION ~ FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE GRANT OMB Director Herring stated the County received and accepted a grant agreement with Florida State Fire Marshal for the Cancer Decontamination Equipment (washer) Grant Program (for South Gulf Fire Department); stating that due to the purchase and delivery date, the County could not meet the original June 30, 2021 deadline, requesting the Board's approval for an extension to September 30, 2021 . Chairman Quinn called for a motion to move forward. Commissioner McDaniel so moved. Commissioner McCroan seconded the motion Chairman Quinn called for public comment. There being none, the motion passed unanimously CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT — HURRICANE LOSS MITIGATION PROGRAM County Administrator Hammond presented a request to the Board to approve the Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program Construction Contract. Commissioner McCroan made the motion. Commissioner Farrell seconded the motion. Chairman Quinn called for public comment. There being none, the motion passed unanimously. APPOINTEE — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COALITION County Administrator Hammond presented a request from E.D.C. Director McKnight to appoint Al McCambry to serve on the Economic Development Coalition, filing the vacancy left open by Doug Kent. Chairman Quinn called for a motion to accept to move forward. Commissioner McDaniel so moved Commissioner Rich seconded the motion. Chairman Quinn called for public comment. There being none, the motion passed unanimously, TRIUMPH — FLOATING DRY DOCK County Administrator Hammond requested permission from the Board to apply to Triumph for the Floating Dry Dock; stating the numbers will be contingent upon what Franklin County does next Tuesday. Commissioner McCroan so moved to approve ‘Commissioner Farrell seconded the motion. Chairman Quinn called for public comment. There being none, the motion passed unanimously. APPLICATION FOR BIOFUEL FACILITY County Administrator Hammond discussed the application for the Biofuel Facility that will make jet fuel and diesel, requesting a letter of support from the Board. He stated this is a five (6) million dollar Department of Energy Grant. Commissioner Rich so moved to send a letter of support. Commissioner McCroan seconded the motion. Chairman Quinn called for public comment. There being none, the motion passed unanimously. 1112 ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE — HUMANE SOCIETY County Administrator Hammond discussed meeting with the (St. Joseph Bay) Humane. Society; stating that representatives want to bring up the Animal Control Tethering Ordinance. He suggested that if the Board is interested, then staff will advertise to hold a Public Hearing next meeting. Upon inquiry by Chairman Quinn regarding advertising, County Administrator Hammond stated a motion was in order. Chairman Quinn calling for a motion, Commissioner McDaniel so moved. Commissioner McCroan seconded the motion for discussion. After discussion, Chairman Quinn called for public comment. There being none, the motion passed unanimously. AMNESTY DAY - BCC WASTE SOLUTIONS Public Works Director Cothran reported that BCC Waste Solutions will hold Amnesty Day at the Gulf County Courthouse parking lot on May 15, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., E.T.; stating the accepted items are household hazardous waste. TRANSFER STATION - FIVE POINTS LANDFILL, Public Works Director Cothran provided a status update regarding the Transfer Station; reporting it is open six (6) day a week from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, ET. ADVERTISE FOR SEALED BIDS ~ PROPERTY CASUALTY & WORKERS’ COMP County Administrator Hammond discussed the need to advertise (to receive sealed bids) for the County's property casualty insurance and workers’ compensation coverage for the upcoming fiscal year. Commissioner Rich so moved. Commissioner Farrell seconded the motion, Chairman Quinn called for public comment. There being none, the motion passed unanimously BATH FACILITY - VETERANS’ MEMORIAL BEACON HILL PARK County Administrator Hammond reported the County decided not to purchase the State contract portable bath facility; therefore, staff will be building a bath facility at Veterans’ Memorial Beacon Hill Park. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ~ SAULS CREEK ROAD County Attorney Novak reported that FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission) provided a Memorandum of Understand regarding the transfer of Sauls Creek Road. He stated he has reviewed it and is requesting permission by vote of the Board for the Chairman to sign the MOU to move forward with the commencement of the transfer. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Farrell regarding a maintenance schedule in the MOU, County Attorney Novak reported that FWC will provide the maintenance, but there is no schedule in the MOU. Chairman Quinn called for a motion to accept it’ Commissioner McDaniel so moved. Commissioner McCroan seconded the motion. Chairman Quinn called for public comment. There being none, the motion passed unanimously Commissioner McDaniel moved to adjourn, and Commissioner McCroan seconded the motion. Chairman Quinn called the meeting back to order; requesting Commissioner McDaniel to pull his motion to adjourn. Commissioner McDaniel pulled his motion 1213 LETTER OF SUPPORT - LIBERTY COUNTY Chris Langston, of Liberty County appeared before the Board to read a letter that asks Gulf County to assist Liberty County in obtaining property. After discussion, Chairman Quinn called for a motion to send a letter of support. Commissioner McDaniel so moved to send the letter. Commissioner McCroan seconded the motion. Chairman Quinn called for public comment. There being none, the motion passed unanimously There being no further business, and upon motion by Commissioner McDaniel, second by Commissioner Farrell, and unanimous vote, the meeting did then adjourn at 11:30 am., €.T. SANDY QUINN, JR. CHAIRMAN ATTEST: REBECCA L. NORRIS. CLERK OF COURT 1314 MAY 11, 2021 CONFLICT ASSESSMENT MEETING PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners met this date in special session with the following members present: Chairman Sandy Quinn, Jr., Vice Chairman Phil McCroan, and Commissioners David C. Rich, Ward McDaniel, and Patrick Ferrell City of Port St. Joe Commissioner Board members present: Mayor Rex Buzzett, and Commissioners Scott Hoffman, Brett Lowry, David Ashbrook, and Eric Langston. Also present were: County Attorney Jeremy Novak, Deputy Clerk Leanna Roberts, County Administrator Michael L. Hammond, County Assistant Administrator Clay Smallwood, ll, Deputy Administrator Kari Summers, Emergency Management Director/Fire Coordinator Matt Herring, Grant Administrator Kaci Rhodes, Grant Administrator Maegen Conners, Office of Management & Budget Director Sherry Herring, Mosquito Control Director Austin Horton, Public Works Director Mark Cothran, Assistant Public Works Director Raymond Hart, and Sheriff Mike Harrison. City Staff members present: City Clerk Charlotte Pierce, City Attomey Clinton McCahill, and City Manager Jim Anderson GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA RESOLUTION 2021-16 IN RESPONSE TO CITY OF PORT ST. JOE ORDINANCE 584 County Attorney Novak discussed Gulf County Resolution No. 2021-16; presenting a copy of City Ordinance 584 for the Board members to review . He discussed the timeline regarding City Ordinance 584; stating that today's meeting is to discuss the dispute and ideally find some resolve before it goes under Judicial evaluation. Chairman Quinn opened the meeting to City Mayor Buzzett. City Mayor Buzzett stating that the City Board is here today to try and negotiate something in good faith with Gulf County; reporting the City Board is open to the concern the County had regarding density. Following discussion regarding density, Chairman Quinn opened the floor to the City Commissioners. City Commissioner Ashbrook discussed capping in the 200 range; suggesting a 50-unit apartment complex and have individual lots for homeowners that will quality for programs and the City will give them the land. Discussion followed regarding agreeing on 172, affordable housing, and waiver of impact fees. City Mayor Buzzett stated the City of Port St. Joe needs to get through the process with D.E.0 (Department of Economic Opportunity); reporting the final reading and adoption is scheduled for Tuesday. He stated he does not have a problem signing anything that says after the City gets through the process for this piece of property, reporting the City of Port St. Joe will change or create a PUD to set the maximum at 172 for this piece of property. City Commissioners Hoffman and Langston stated they would support 172; reporting that he would like to see more of townhouses and individual units. Upon inquiry by 14