Citrus County public meetings in 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special Master Code Compliance meeting. The agenda includes a call to order, pledge to flag, approval of minutes, and a staff update on abated and continued cases. Commissioners will also review old and new code compliance cases and address any other business.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Staff update on abated and continued code compliance cases
• Review of old and new code compliance cases
• Discussion of other business related to code compliance

Aviation Advisory Board

The Aviation Advisory Board will discuss status updates on several major airport projects, including the Crystal River Airport (CGC) runway extension, fuel tank replacement, and a $200,000 airfield lighting replacement funded 80% by FDOT and 20% by the county. Additional items include the Inverness Airport (INF) business park development, corporate hangar lease negotiations, and the replacement of automated weather observing systems at both airports. The meeting also includes routine items such as hanger status, old business, and minor project reports.

• CGC Airfield Lighting Replacement – $200,000 project, 80% FDOT, 20% county funding
• CGC Fuel Tank Replacement – two new 12,000‑gallon tanks, bid deadline Feb 18 2025, award pending
• CGC Runway 9/27 Extension – Phase II environmental assessment to finish Mar 31 2026, new end date Sep 9 2026
• INF Business Park Phase 2 – bid documents being prepared, bids due Nov 7 2025
• INF & CGC AWOS Replacement – total cost $164,205, funded FAA 95%, FDOT 4%, county 1%

Board of County Commissioners

The Beverly Hills Advisory Council meeting will approve the draft minutes from November 12 and the FY26 Period 2 financial report. Members will receive special reports on trees and mowing, entrances, public works, parks/community building, and overall maintenance. The council will also update entrances/signs and discuss any new business items.

• Approve November 12 draft minutes
• Approve FY26 Period 2 financials
• Special report: Trees and mowing
• Special report: Entrances
• Update entrances/signs

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will recognize a $16.4 million grant for sewer system repairs and consider several contracts, including a $9 million project at the Inverness Airport. The body will also address budget transfers and set a public hearing for emergency services fee amendments.

• Construction of Business-Industrial Park-Phase 2 at Inverness Airport with Commercial Industrial Corp. for $9,000,000
• Release of retainage to Pave-Rite, Inc. in the amount of $226,975.45
• Agreement with Charlotte County Bio-Recycling Center, LLC for wastewater bio-solids disposal at $0.103 per gallon
• Public hearing set for January 6, 2026, to amend Chapter 38 regarding Emergency Medical Transportation fees
• Write off of $3,196.90 for uncollected utility accounts

The Board approved the meeting agenda with added items and adopted three proclamations, including a check from Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative and Farm‑City Week. It adopted the consent agenda and approved a $16.4 million grant to replace the county’s sanitary sewer system. Additional actions included budget resolutions, asset deletions, a retainage release to Pave‑Rite, and scheduling a public hearing on emergency‑services ordinance amendments.

• Adopted agenda with changes (ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek)
• Approved proclamations B1‑B3, including $16.4 M sewer grant (ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek)
• Adopted consent agenda (ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek)
• Approved budget resolution 2025‑122 for FY 2025/26 purchase order roll‑forward
• Approved budget transfers for Citrus Springs MSBU, Systems Management, EMS, Beverly Hills MSBU, and Article V Facility
• Approved release of retainage $226,975.45 to Pave‑Rite, Inc. (ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek)
• Approved deletion of Library Services asset #30434‑002 and Fire Rescue asset #30426 (4" Well)
• Set public hearing for Jan 6 2026 to amend Chapter 38, Emergency Services ordinance

Board of County Commissioners

The Code Review and Appeals Board will approve the minutes from the previous meeting, discuss proposed edits to Chapter 18, review a model code and bylaw, and hear comments from board members and staff.

• Approval of minutes from the prior meeting
• Discussion of edits to Chapter 18
• Review of a model code and bylaw
• Board members' comments
• Staff comments

Board of County Commissioners

The commission will consider three development applications, including a Planned Unit Development (PUD) submitted by Sam’s Mobile Home Service, LLC. They will also review a CPA/AA/PUD application for Local Engineering, Inc. on behalf of Edward J. Gerrits. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and staff announcements.

• Review of PUD-2025-00011 submitted by Sam’s Mobile Home Service, LLC
• Review of CPA/AA/PUD-2025-00003 submitted by Local Engineering, Inc. for Edward J. Gerrits
• Review of PDC 12-4-25 agenda, directions, and map

Value Adjustment Board

The Value Adjustment Board is meeting to conduct Special Magistrate hearings. The agenda includes one specific petition regarding property value adjustment.

• Petition 68: Pearson Leslie Blake and Pearson Ryan

Value Adjustment Board

The Citrus County Value Adjustment Board will hold special magistrate hearings for several pending petitions. Petitions 30, 31, 37‑39, and 67 will be considered, each submitted by a different business or entity. The board will review the petitions but no decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Petition 30 – Lecanto 5522 APL RKC LLC
• Petition 31 – Target Corporation
• Petitions 37‑39 – CR Outparcel LLC; Crystal River Hotel Investment Group; Sarina Asha Hotels
• Petition 67 – Metal Industries Inc.

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus Springs Advisory Council will consider routine agenda items, including approval of the November 5 draft minutes and the FY26 Period 2 financial report. Members will receive updates on streetlights, road resurfacing, boulevard beautification, grate/fountain installation, and roadway maintenance. The council will also discuss an update on the fountain pump and review mower service quotes. Public input will be invited before adjourning.

• Approve FY26 Period 2 Financials – Citrus Springs MSBU
• Approve November 5 draft minutes – CS MSBU
• Update on fountain pump (old business)
• Review of mower service quotes (new business)
• Streetlights update from Tom Mize (review from point persons)

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Library District Advisory Board will approve draft minutes from its October 28, 2025 meeting, receive reports from officers, workgroups, and library branches, and discuss several old‑business items. The board will also hear a presentation by the CCLS Director on the upcoming Community Needs Assessment project. Additional items include a Certificate of Appreciation and routine updates.

• Approve Draft Minutes – Special Library District Advisory Board Regular Meeting: October 28, 2025
• Certificate of Appreciation
• Director's Report
• Branch Updates
• Community Needs Assessment presentation by CCLS Director

Value Adjustment Board

The Value Adjustment Board will conduct special magistrate hearings at 9:00 AM and 1:45 PM on December 2, 2025. The agenda lists petitions 41‑46 submitted by the Citrus County Hospital Board and petitions 114‑116 submitted by Walmart Inc. These hearings allow parties to present testimony and evidence for potential appeals. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Petitions 41‑46 – Citrus County Hospital Board
• Petitions 114‑116 – Walmart Inc

Board of County Commissioners

The Historical Resources Advisory Board will discuss requirements for its recommendations to go before the Board of County Commissioners and review a grant application to update survey work and design guidelines. The board will also approve tentative meeting dates for 2026.

• Review of grant application to Division of Historical Resources
• Approve tentative 2026 meeting dates
• Review changes to Citrus County owned historic structure
• Update on draft procedures for nominating local landmarks
• Discussion on HRAB recommendations to Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission is meeting to review several land use applications and code standards. The body will consider proposals regarding medical marijuana treatment centers and the Cardinal Interchange Management Area.

• CU-2025-00012 Rise Construction for Jason and Shannon Hopp
• OA-2025-00003 Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers
• OA-2025-00002 Cardinal Interchange Management Area (Land Development Code Standards)
• CPA-2025-00008 CR-486 Interchange Management Area Workshop
• Approval of 2026 PDC Hearing Dates

Value Adjustment Board

The Citrus County Value Adjustment Board will hold special magistrate hearings on November 20, 2025. Four petitions will be presented to Special Magistrate Matthew Frey at 10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. The listed board members and officials will be present. No other agenda items are noted.

• Petition 6 – Louis A Marton, Jr. – hearing at 10:00 a.m.
• Petition 35 – Michael Stanley Pietras – hearing at 10:45 a.m.
• Petition 7 – Nicholas Joseph Kugler – hearing at 1:00 p.m.
• Petition 111 – Makenzie Tomczak – hearing at 1:30 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will convene with a Special Master to review and decide on code compliance cases. The meeting agenda lists old and new cases for review.

• Review of old and new code compliance cases
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Staff update on abated and continued cases

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners approved the agenda and authorized new bank signature cards for Truist and TD Bank. It approved multiple budget transfers and adopted budget resolutions that amend FDOT, FAA, utilities and State Housing Initiative Partnership grant budgets for fiscal years 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026. The board also approved the subdivision of a 189.5‑acre parcel at 1650 East Withlacoochee Trail, Dunnellon, designating 130 acres as surplus for exchange with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Finally, a purchase order change reduced the software‑license amount by $16,799.

• Approve and authorize new bank signature cards for Truist and TD Bank
• Approve budget transfers for numerous departments for FY 2024‑2025 and FY 2025‑2026
• Adopt budget resolutions amending FDOT, FAA, utilities and SHIP grant budgets
• Approve subdivision of the 189.5‑acre parcel at 1650 East Withlacoochee Trail, Dunnellon into 60‑acre and 130‑acre parcels, declaring the 130‑acre parcel surplus for exchange with FDEP
• Approve purchase order #87420 change reducing total by $16,799 for software licenses

The Board elected Diana Finegan as Chair, Janet Barek as First Vice Chair, and Jeff Kinnard as Second Vice Chair. It adopted budget resolutions 2025-116 and 2025-117 covering special assessment and grant budgets. The Board approved budget transfers for FY 2024‑2025 and FY 2025‑2026, a $16,799 reduction to purchase order #87420, and set a public hearing for street vacate SV‑2025‑00003.

• Elected Diana Finegan as Chair (adopted, 5‑0)
• Appointed Janet Barek as First Vice Chair (adopted, 5‑0)
• Appointed Jeff Kinnard as Second Vice Chair (adopted, 5‑0)
• Approved agenda changes (adopted, 5‑0)
• Adopted budget resolutions 2025‑116 and 2025‑117
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 and FY 2025‑2026 budget transfers
• Reduced purchase order #87420 by $16,799 (adopted)
• Set public hearing for street vacate SV‑2025‑00003 (adopted)

Aviation Advisory Board

The Aviation Advisory Board will review the Fiscal Year 2025 revenue report and consider the Crystal River Airport airfield lighting replacement project, a $200,000 effort funded 80% by FDOT and 20% by Citrus County. The board will also receive updates on major airport projects, including the Runway 9/27 extension, fuel tank replacement, and automated weather observing system replacement. These items are presented for discussion and possible budget resolution to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Approval of $200,000 Crystal River Airport Airfield Lighting Replacement (80% FDOT, 20% county)
• Review of Fiscal Year 2025 Revenue Report
• Update on CGC Runway 9/27 Extension Phase II EA, new projected completion September 9, 2026
• Update on CGC Fuel Tank Replacement project; bids higher than budget, funding discussions with FDOT
• AWOS Replacement for both airports, total cost $164,205 (FAA 95%, FDOT 4%, County 1%)

Board of County Commissioners

The Veterans Services Advisory Board will call to order, approve the agenda, and open the meeting to the public. Commissioners will approve the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. The board will discuss veterans served, input from the VA Secretary and Rep. Bilirakis, and updates on veterans/families served, feedback from Veterans Week, 2025 VSO numbers, outreach events, and board member updates.

• Approve minutes from the 9-11-25 meeting
• Discuss veterans served and input from VA Secretary & Rep. Bilirakis
• Review feedback from Veterans Week
• Present 2025 VSO numbers for veterans/families served and outreach events
• Board member updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Tourist Development Council is meeting to approve 2026 meeting dates and travel initiatives for staff. The council will also consider recommending a public relations project proposal to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Recommendation for Board of County Commissioners to approve Hayworth Public Relations Project Proposal and a $40,500 budget transfer
• Approval for one individual to attend Ragan Social Media Conference in Orlando, FL (Mar. 9–11, 2026)
• Recommendation for one individual to attend U.S. Travel Assoc. ESTO Tourism Conference in Philadelphia, PA (Aug. 24–26, 2026)
• Recommendation for one individual to attend STS Board Meeting in Atlanta, GA (Dec. 10–12, 2025)
• Approval of 2026 TDC meeting dates

Board of County Commissioners

The Beverly Hills Advisory Council will consider the minimum reserve fund amount needed for the Municipal Services Business Unit. The meeting also includes updates on entrances, signage, and the Beverly Hills Blvd walls, as well as reports on trees, mowing, and public works. Financial reports for FY25 Period 13 and FY26 Period 1 will be approved.

• Approve FY25 Period 13 and FY26 Period 1 financial reports
• Discuss minimum required reserve dollars for the MSBU
• Update on entrances and signage
• Update on Beverly Hills Blvd wall project
• Special reports on trees, mowing, and public works

Value Adjustment Board

The Citrus County Value Adjustment Board will hold a special magistrate hearing with John Robinson at 3:30 p.m. on November 12, 2025. The hearing concerns Harold A. Morton. No other agenda items are listed.

• Special magistrate hearing for Harold A. Morton

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus Springs Advisory Council will approve the October 1, 2025 draft minutes and FY25 Period 13 and FY26 Period 1 financial reports. It will review and discuss a quote for a new fountain pump, a proposal for a new full‑time employee, and a quote for new plantings. The meeting also includes routine updates on streetlights, road resurfacing, boulevard beautification, grate installation, and roadway maintenance.

• Approve October 1, 2025 draft minutes
• Approve FY25 Period 13 and FY26 Period 1 financial reports
• Review Fountain Pump Quote
• Consider hiring a new full‑time employee
• Review New Plantings Quote

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of Commissioners will consider a public hearing on a one‑percent discretionary infrastructure sales surtax to fund pavement management. They will also approve several budget transfers, adopt resolutions, and authorize contract amendments for road resurfacing and wastewater projects. Additional actions include accepting easements, releasing water‑utility liens, and approving service agreements for public safety and behavioral health.

• Set a public hearing on Nov 18, 2025 for a 1% sales surtax to fund road resurfacing (C.12)
• Approve budget transfers for Housing Services, Community Care for the Elderly, Solid Waste, Support Services, Supervisor of Elections, and Beverly Hills MSBU (C.4)
• Approve Amendment No. 2 to the road resurfacing contract with Superior Asphalt, Inc., extending the agreement to Dec 9, 2026 (E.1.a)
• Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Northwest Quadrant Wastewater Extension Project with Amici Engineering Contractors LLC, extending final completion to Mar 8, 2026 (E.1.b)
• Approve agreement with LifeStream Behavioral Center, Inc. to provide substance‑abuse and mental‑health services for FY 2025‑2026 (E.5)

The Board approved the meeting agenda and several proclamations, adopted the consent agenda including budget transfers and resolutions, and set a public hearing on a one‑percent sales surtax ordinance. It also approved amendments to three bid contracts and a School Resource Officer agreement for FY 2025‑2026.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Approved proclamations for Veterans Appreciation Week, Champion Day, and Epilepsy Month (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including budget transfers and resolutions (5-0)
• Set public hearing on one‑percent sales surtax ordinance for Nov 18, 2025 (4-1)
• Approved amendment to Superior Asphalt road resurfacing contract (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Amici Engineering wastewater extension contract (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Nouveau Construction for residential projects (5-0)
• Approved School Resource Officer agreement for FY 2025‑2026 (5-0)

Value Adjustment Board

The Citrus County Value Adjustment Board will hold a series of Special Magistrate hearings on October 30, 2025. Each hearing will consider a separate petition filed by individual property owners, with times ranging from 10:00 am to 4:15 pm. The board will review the petitions and record testimony for possible appeals.

• 10:00 am – Petition 24 – Danny K Ahrens
• 10:30 am – Petition 23 – Danny K Ahrens
• 11:00 am – Petition 17 – Scott L and Ann Lee
• 1:00 pm – Petition 18 – William S Schmoranc
• 1:30 pm – Petition 19 – Williams S Schmoranc

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Library District Advisory Board is meeting to review the FY 2026 Annual Plan of Service. The board will also discuss the reallocation of Book Page Funds for Memorial.

• Review of CCLS Annual Plan of Service FY 2026
• Discussion of Book Page Funds reallocation for Memorial
• FY 2025 Review
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several contracts, including a three‑year GIS mapping software and web development agreement costing $295,540. The Board will also consider budget transfers for airports, libraries, and stormwater, and will adopt resolutions for water‑supply and elder‑care grant budgets. Additional items include a partial release of lien for 10588 E. Gobbler Dr. and a public hearing on conveyance of escheated property to the City of Inverness.

• Approve GIS mapping software and web development contract for $295,540 (E.1.b)
• Approve modernization of two courthouse elevators and related budget transfer (E.1.j)
• Approve budget transfers for Crystal River Airport, Inverness Airport, Library Services, Stormwater, and Supervisor of Elections (C.6)
• Authorize partial release of lien for 10588 E. Gobbler Dr., Floral City (C.2)
• Set public hearing on November 4, 2025 for conveyance of escheated property to City of Inverness (C.9)

The Citrus County Board unanimously adopted the agenda, proclamations, and the consent agenda. It approved budget transfers for FY 2024‑2025 and FY 2025‑2026, authorized park use agreements for the Lecanto Halloween event and the Hernando Beach Dragon Boat Festival, approved the deletion of a copier from the public‑works asset list, set a public hearing on November 4 for an escheated property conveyance, and approved a $295,540 three‑year GIS software and mapping services contract.

• Approved agenda as read (unanimous AYES: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek)
• Adopted proclamations for Alternative Dispute Resolution Week and Friends of the Library Month (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including partial release of lien for 10588 E. Gobbler Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers for multiple departments for FY 2024‑2025 and FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized park use agreements for Lecanto Community Park Halloween event and Hernando Beach Dragon Boat Festival (unanimous)
• Approved deletion of OCE Colorwave 500 Scanner/Copier from public‑works capital assets (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on Nov 4, 2025 at 1:15 pm to consider conveyance of escheated property to City of Inverness (unanimous)
• Approved GIS software, licenses and services purchase contract for three years at total cost $295,540 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Beverly Hills Advisory Council will approve the September 15, 2025 draft minutes and the period‑12 financial report for the community building. Council members will receive special reports on trees and mowing, entrances, public works, and parks. The council will discuss a proposal to move regular meetings to the second Wednesday or second Thursday of each month. They will also note updates on entrance signs and upcoming expiring terms for two members.

• Approve September 15, 2025 draft minutes – Beverly Hills MSBU
• Approve period‑12 financial report – Beverly Hills MSBU
• Discuss proposal to change meeting day to the 2nd Wednesday or 2nd Thursday each month
• Update on entrances/signs
• Note upcoming expiring terms for Janice Smith and Constance Martin‑Carter

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet on October 15, 2025 at the Citrus County Resource Center Cafe. The committee will approve minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting and review its agenda. No new business or decisions are scheduled; the next meeting is set for January 21, 2026.

• Approve minutes from May 14, 2025 meeting
• Review October 15, 2025 agenda
• Schedule next meeting for January 21, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Master for Code Compliance will meet to review staff updates and address old and new cases. The agenda consists of procedural items and case reviews.

• Review of abated and continued staff updates
• Hearing of old and new code compliance cases

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will consider a $157,000 grant agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation to repair a depression on the Crystal River Airport runway. The agenda also includes authorizing contracts for engineering services and asphalt work related to the project.

• FDOT Emergency Sinkhole Repair Grant for Crystal River Airport Runway 9-27 Depression Remediation Project ($157,000)
• Approve Work Authorization with Tierra, Inc. for geotechnical investigation ($91,199.10)
• Approve Superior Asphalt, Inc. for runway surface restoration ($46,163.50)
• Discuss grant match funding source between General Fund Contingency and CIP GF2025-11
• Adopt resolution adopting the grant budget for fiscal year 2025/2026

The Board approved the Florida Department of Transportation Emergency Sinkhole Repair Grant for the Crystal River Airport runway depression remediation project, authorizing the Chairman to execute the grant agreement and related resolution. Funding will be drawn from the General Fund Contingency. Work authorizations were approved for Tierra, Inc. ($91,199.10) and Superior Asphalt, Inc. ($46,163.50). All motions passed unanimously (4-0).

• Approved FDOT grant of $157,000 for runway remediation (4-0)
• Authorized Chairman to execute grant agreement and resolution (4-0)
• Approved funding source from General Fund Contingency (4-0)
• Approved work authorization with Tierra, Inc. for $91,199.10 (4-0)
• Approved contract with Superior Asphalt, Inc. for $46,163.50 (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Aviation Advisory Board

The Aviation Advisory Board will meet to discuss new business including the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and a sinkhole at CGC. The board will also review status reports for major projects at Crystal River Airport (CGC) and Inverness Airport (INF).

• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• CGC Runway 9/27 Extension
• CGC Fuel Tank Replacement
• INF Master Plan & Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE)
• Electric Meter Retrofit

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will approve several grant agreements, including a $512,000 FDOT grant to rehabilitate security fencing and gates at Inverness Airport. Additional approvals cover a $200,000 grant for Crystal River Airport airfield lighting, a $159,590 grant for a weather observing system at Crystal River Airport, and the release of $487,209.89 retainage for the Cambridge Greens septic‑to‑sewer project. The meeting also includes budget transfers, surplus property disposal, and the scheduling of a public hearing on non‑ad valorem assessments.

• Approve FDOT Grant No. FM 450280-1-94-01 ($409,600 FDOT, $102,400 County) for Inverness Airport security fencing and gates (total $512,000).
• Approve FDOT Grant No. FM 457353-1-94-01 for Crystal River Airport airfield lighting replacement ($160,000 FDOT, $40,000 County) – total $200,000.
• Approve FDOT Grant No. FM 457202-1-94-01 for Crystal River AWOS replacement – total project cost $159,590 (County share $1,598).
• Release retainage funds of $487,209.89 to Commercial Industrial Corp. for the Cambridge Greens septic‑to‑sewer project.
• Approve budget transfers for Land Development, Parks and Recreation, and the Extension Center for FY 2024‑2025.

The Citrus County Board adopted the agenda and several proclamations. It approved budget transfers, authorized the sale of surplus property, and approved an intergovernmental agreement for a disaster debris site. The Board also authorized multiple connection‑charge lien agreements and set a public hearing on non‑ad valorem assessments. Finally, it approved four FDOT grant agreements for airport projects, including a $512,000 grant for Inverness Airport security fencing.

• Adopted agenda with changes (5-0)
• Adopted proclamations for National 4‑H Week, Kiwanis Club 100th anniversary, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and National Service Dog Month (5-0)
• Approved budget transfers for Land Development, Parks and Recreation, and Extension Center (5-0)
• Authorized online auction and disposal of surplus property (5-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Florida Dept. of Transportation for Disaster Debris Management Site (5-0)
• Approved Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreement for Carlos R. Diego (5-0)
• Set public hearing on Nov 18, 2025 for uniform method of collecting non‑ad valorem assessments (5-0)
• Approved FDOT grant for Inverness Airport security fencing and gates: $512,000 total, FDOT $409,600, County $102,400 (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Historical Resources Advisory Board is meeting to review proposed historical exhibits for the Duval-Metz House located at 7801 S. Old Floral City Road in Floral City.

• Proposed Historical Exhibits for Duval-Metz House at 7801 S. Old Floral City Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus Springs Advisory Council will first approve the draft minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. It will then consider and vote on the Period 12 financial statements for the Citrus Springs MSBU. The council will also receive updates on streetlights, road resurfacing, and boulevard beautification projects. The meeting concludes with public input and scheduling of the next session.

• Approve Draft Minutes – September 3, 2025
• Approve Period 12 Financials – Citrus Springs MSBU
• Review streetlight update – Tom Mize
• Review road resurfacing update – Vince Micklem
• Review boulevard beautification update – Tyler Thompson

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special Magistrate Building Code meeting. Staff will give updates on both ongoing and newly opened code‑compliance cases. The agenda includes a review of listed cases and a brief other‑business segment. No specific decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Staff update on old and new building code compliance cases
• Review of listed cases (alphabetical order) with case numbers, officers, and experts
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Call to order and pledge to flag
• Other business item for additional case discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance that amends Chapter 66, Article II, Division 4 on fertilizer use and landscape maintenance. The board will also approve budget transfers for road maintenance, extension services, code compliance, housing, transit, technical services, grounds maintenance, Citrus Springs MSBU and animal services. Additional actions include authorizing contracts for P&A Group health, vision and flexible spending accounts, a Medicaid assessment program agreement, and service agreements for fire rescue, solid waste and landfill hauling.

• Proclaim October 2025 as Florida Native Plant month (proclamation)
• Approve budget transfers for road maintenance, extension services, code compliance, housing, transit, technical services, grounds maintenance, Citrus Springs MSBU and animal services
• Authorize execution of P&A Group agreements for health savings, flexible spending and vision insurance
• Approve contract with SOS Care Solutions LLC for medical director services for Citrus County Fire Rescue
• Conduct public hearing and adopt ordinance amending fertilizer use regulations (Chapter 66)

The commissioners adopted the agenda and approved three proclamations designating October as Florida Native Plant month, Business Appreciation Month and Fire Prevention Week. They approved a series of contracts and agreements—including releases of liens, P&A Group benefits agreements, and a health department contract—and authorized budget transfers and grant‑budget resolutions. The board also voted to participate in the Purdue opioid settlement and related secondary manufacturers settlements.

• Adopted agenda with changes (5-0)
• Approved proclamations for Florida Native Plant month, Business Appreciation Month and Fire Prevention Week (5-0)
• Approved release of liens for multiple special assessment districts (5-0)
• Approved P&A Group COBRA Services Agreement (5-0)
• Approved budget transfers for Road Maintenance, Extension Services, Code Compliance, Housing, Transit, Technical Services, Grounds Maintenance, Citrus Springs MSBU and Animal Services (5-0)
• Adopted budget resolutions for FDOT 5307 Operations/Capital grant and FDEM grant (5-0)
• Approved contract with State of Florida Department of Health to operate Citrus County Health Department FY 2025‑2026 (5-0)
• Approved participation in Purdue and secondary manufacturers opioid settlement agreements (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission will hold a public hearing to review and consider application PUD‑2025‑00004 submitted by Shahzad Mahmood/Kimley‑Horn for Wal‑Mart Stores East, LP. After the hearing, the commission will formulate a recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, staff announcements, and an ex parte communication from the County Attorney.

• Public hearing on application PUD‑2025‑00004 for Wal‑Mart Stores East, LP
• Commission to provide recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Staff announcements
• Ex parte communication from the County Attorney

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will convene a Special Master Code Compliance meeting to review old and new cases. The agenda includes approval of minutes and a staff update on the proceedings.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 minutes
• Staff update on Special Master Code Compliance
• Review of old and new code compliance cases
• Meeting held at Citrus County Courthouse, 110 N. Apopka Avenue

Board of County Commissioners

The Beverly Hills Advisory Council will approve the draft minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting and the latest financial report. Council members will receive special reports on trees and mowing, entrances, public works, parks/community building, and overall maintenance. The council will review updates to entrances and signs, the Turtle Floater launch into Lake Beverly on September 4, and ongoing work on the community building. New business includes a proposal to remodel the information board and to change the regular meeting day.

• Approve August 18, 2025 draft minutes
• Approve Per 11 financials
• Discuss info board remodel
• Discuss change of meeting day
• Review Turtle Floater launch into Lake Beverly (Sept 4)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss and set the tentative budget and millage rates for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The meeting includes a public hearing to explain the proposed tax levy and budget amendments.

• Proposed tentative budget of $505,866,078
• Proposed tentative aggregate millage rate of 8.8733 mills
• Proposed ad valorem tax revenue of $143,075,355
• Proposed total millage of 8.9249 including County-Wide and Special Districts
• Final budget hearing scheduled for September 23, 2025

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners adopted the tentative millage rates for FY 2025-2026, totaling 8.9249 mills. They also approved the individual component millage amounts and adopted the FY 2025-2026 tentative budget. The date, time, and location for the final budget hearing were announced for September 23, 2025.

• Adopted overall tentative millage rates (total 8.9249) – Ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard; Nays: Finegan, Barek
• Adopted General Fund millage of 6.9898 – Ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard, Finegan, Barek
• Adopted Transportation millage of 0.9860 – Ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard, Finegan, Barek
• Adopted Health Department millage of 0.0564 – Ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard, Barek; Nay: Finegan
• Adopted Library Services millage of 0.3147 – Ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard; Nays: Finegan, Barek
• Adopted Fire MSTU millage of 0.5780 – Ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard, Finegan, Barek
• Adopted Stormwater MSTU millage of 0.0000 – Ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard, Barek, Finegan
• Adopted FY 2025-2026 tentative budget – Ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard, Finegan; Nay: Barek

Board of County Commissioners

The Tourist Development Council will first approve the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then consider and vote on the recommended FY 2026 media plan for the Visitors and Convention Bureau. Additional items include a request for unbudgeted in‑state travel, updates to grant applications, and financial reports.

• Approve July 22, 2025 TDC meeting minutes
• Approve FY 2026 media plan for the Visitors and Convention Bureau
• Review unbudgeted in‑state travel request
• Updates to grant applications
• Financial reports

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a range of items, including the renewal of commercial insurance policies costing $1,281,632 for the 2025‑2026 period. Other actions include budget transfers and resolutions, an interlocal solid‑waste disposal agreement with the City of Crystal River, and the scheduling of public hearings on fertilizer and building‑code ordinances. The meeting also covers asset deletions, lien releases, and the approval of several service contracts.

• Authorize purchase of commercial insurance policies for $1,281,632 (effective Oct 1 2025‑Oct 1 2026)
• Approve interlocal agreement with City of Crystal River for solid‑waste disposal (Oct 1 2025‑Sept 30 2026)
• Continue landfill tipping fee waivers for FY 2025‑2026
• Release lien for 10665 W Pine Bark Ln. – $2,091.79
• Set public hearing on fertilizer ordinance for Sept 23 2025 at 1:20 p.m.

The Citrus County Board adopted the agenda and approved a proclamation for Crime Stoppers Awareness Month. It approved the consent agenda, including asset deletions and budget transfers, and authorized a $1,281,632 insurance renewal. The board also approved an interlocal solid‑waste disposal agreement with the City of Crystal River, continued landfill fee waivers, and set public hearings on fertilizer and building ordinance amendments.

• Adopted agenda with changes (ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek; nay: none)
• Approved Crime Stoppers Awareness Month proclamation (ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek; nay: none)
• Approved consent agenda, pulling item C21 for discussion (ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek; nay: none)
• Approved budget transfers for multiple funds (adopted)
• Authorized insurance renewal costing $1,281,632 for coverage 10/1/2025‑10/1/2026 (adopted)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Crystal River for solid waste disposal (adopted)
• Approved continuation of landfill tipping fee waivers for FY 2025‑2026 (adopted)
• Set public hearing on fertilizer ordinance for Sept 23, 2025 (ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan; nay: Barek)

Board of County Commissioners

The Code Review and Appeals Board will first approve the minutes from its June 30, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss proposed edits to Chapter 18 of the county code. The agenda also includes time for public comments, board member remarks, staff updates, and setting the next meeting date.

• Approve the June 30, 2025 minutes
• Consider edits to Chapter 18
• Open public comments
• Board members comments
• Staff comments

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission will meet to discuss land use and development applications. The primary item for consideration is a request from Patrick Kennedy for Paradise Meadows RV Riverside Resort, LLC.

• CPA-AA-2024-00017 – Patrick Kennedy for Paradise Meadows RV Riverside Resort, LLC

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus Springs Advisory Council will approve draft minutes from August 6, 2025 and the Period 11 financial report for the Citrus Springs MSBU. The council will receive updates on land clearing for County Roads 41 and 491 and discuss the C39 RV Park project. New business includes introducing Assistant Public Works Director Mitch Eakin, a crepe myrtle planting initiative, and SCOP resurfacing in Deltona.

• Approve Draft Minutes – August 6, 2025
• Approve Period 11 Financials – Citrus Springs MSBU
• Update on 41 and 491 Land Clearing
• Discussion of C39 RV Park
• Crepe Myrtle Planting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a 5-Year Local Mitigation Strategy and appoint a new Emergency Management Director. The meeting includes decisions on multiple service contracts for libraries, public works, and water resources, as well as budget transfers for fiscal year 2024-2025.

• Agreement with Rethinking Libraries, LLC for Community Needs Assessment Project at $29,000
• Right-of-Way Mowing Services contract with GMR Fence Land Services LLC at $16,634.70 per mowing schedule
• Release of retainage to Southern Road & Bridge, LLC for N Museum Pt Bridge Repair in the amount of $78,414.30
• Release of retainage to Pave-Rite, Inc. for Work Order# PR-3 (Gas Tax portion) in the amount of $108,271.72
• Public hearing set for September 9, 2025, regarding an ordinance on Ex-parte Communications

The Citrus County Board approved its agenda, added item K3, and adopted three proclamations. It approved budget transfers, a series of contract bids, and a non‑commercial hangar lease at Inverness Airport. The Board appointed Hillary Whirel as Emergency Management Director and adopted the 5‑Year Local Mitigation Strategy.

• Approved agenda with added item K3 (5‑2 vote)
• Adopted proclamations for Keep Citrus County Beautiful, Save our Waters Week, Breastfeeding Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers for Capital Improvement, Fire Rescue and Housing Services (no vote recorded)
• Approved bids for 10 contracts covering software, consulting, plumbing, waste services, elevators, mowing, water utilities, irrigation, medical equipment, and risk management (unanimous)
• Appointed Hillary Whirel as Emergency Management Director (unanimous)
• Adopted 5‑Year Local Mitigation Strategy (unanimous)
• Approved Non‑Commercial Hangar Lease Agreement with Livewire Aviation at Inverness Airport (no vote recorded)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a workshop focused on responsible growth. The session includes presentations on comprehensive plan options and mobility and impact fees.

• Presentation on Comp Plan Options by Inspire Place Making
• Presentation on Mobility Fees & Impact Fees by Heather Encinosa of Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, PA

The board held a regular meeting on August 26, 2025, featuring presentations on comprehensive plan options and mobility and impact fees. Public members addressed the board on various issues. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled.

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Library District Advisory Board will review and approve meeting dates for fiscal year 2026 and consider the Citrus County Library System Budget for FY 2026. The board will also authorize the chair to release funding for the BOOKED fundraiser.

• Authorize Chair to release funding for BOOKED fundraiser
• Review and approve upcoming meeting dates for fiscal year 2026
• Citrus County Library System Budget FY 2026 Presentation and Review

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission will meet to discuss applications and approve previous minutes. The primary item for consideration is a Planned Unit Development application from Formation Portfolio I, LLC.

• PUD-2025-00005 application for Formation Portfolio I, LLC

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Master will hold a meeting to address code compliance hearings. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a staff update on abated and continued cases.

• Code Compliance Hearing

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Historical Resources Advisory Board will approve the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes and then consider a request to designate the Yulee Sugar Mill as a local historic site. The board will also provide staff updates and set the date for its next meeting on October 6, 2025.

• Approve minutes from 6/16/2025
• Discuss local historical designation request for Yulee Sugar Mill
• Staff updates
• Schedule next meeting for October 6, 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Beverly Hills Advisory Council will consider several routine items. Members will vote to approve the draft minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting and the Period 10 financial report for the Beverly Hills MSBU. The council will receive special reports on trees and mowing, entrances, public works, parks and community building, and overall maintenance, followed by updates on entrances and signs, and introductions of a new assistant public works director and a new employee. The meeting will conclude with general discussion and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approve July 21, 2025 Draft Minutes – Beverly Hills MSBU
• Approve Period 10 Financials – Beverly Hills MSBU
• Special Report: Trees and Mowing – Janice Smith
• Special Report: Entrances – Michael Belkin
• Introduction of Mitch Eakin, Assistant Public Works Director

Aviation Advisory Board

The Aviation Advisory Board is meeting to review status reports for major and minor airport projects. The board will discuss the replacement of the Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) at Crystal River Airport.

• Crystal River Airport (CGC) Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) replacement
• Crystal River Airport (CGC) Runway 9/27 Extension status
• Inverness Airport (INF) Master Plan and Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) status
• Status of rezoning property south of Venable
• Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Ionospheric Experiment status

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will review the mid-year progress report and strategic planning goals. The board will also discuss and vote on the 2026 state legislative priorities and appropriations request.

• Mid-Year Progress Report on Strategic Planning Goals
• 2026 State Legislative Priorities and Appropriations Request
• Florida Association of Counties 2025 Legislative Session Final Report

The Board gave consensus to staff to support the Public Safety Training Facility, the Floral City Septic‑to‑Sewer Expansion, the Septic‑to‑Sewer Incentive Program, the Halls River Multi‑Use Path, and to work with FDOT on the CR‑491 Road Widening project. It also directed staff to strike the Cardinal Street Fire Station, Fire Station #3 Relocation, and Holder Industrial Park Road Resurfacing projects from the Legislative Priorities list. Additionally, the Board ordered staff to submit a policy request to the State of Florida to restore flow in the lower Withlacoochee River.

• Support Public Safety Training Facility project (consensus to staff)
• Support Floral City Septic‑to‑Sewer Expansion project (consensus to staff)
• Support Septic‑to‑Sewer Incentive Program as appropriation request (consensus to staff)
• Support Halls River Multi‑Use Path project (consensus to staff)
• Direct staff to work with FDOT on CR‑491 Road Widening PD&E project (majority consensus)
• Strike Cardinal Street Fire Station project from priorities (consensus to staff)
• Strike Fire Station #3 Relocation project from priorities (consensus to staff)
• Strike Holder Industrial Park Road Resurfacing project from priorities (consensus to staff)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several service contracts, including roof restoration and insurance brokerage. The meeting also covers budget transfers for fiscal year 2024-2025 and interlocal agreements for law enforcement services in Inverness and Crystal River.

• Roof coating restoration at West Citrus Government Center for $315,999
• Insurance broker services agreement with Risk Management Associates, Inc. for $70,000 annually
• Waste Disposal Account Agreement with GFL Solid Waste Southeast, LLC for fees up to $75,000
• Water supply grant agreement with Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority for $47,174
• Interlocal Agreements for enhanced law enforcement services for the cities of Inverness and Crystal River

The Citrus County Board adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved a series of budget transfers and several contracts, including waste‑disposal agreements, a water‑grant, a roof‑coating project and insurance brokerage services. The Board also approved an interlocal agreement to provide enhanced law‑enforcement services for the City of Inverness.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved budget transfers for Road Maintenance, EMS, Inverness Airport and other departments
• Approved Waste Disposal Account Agreement with GFL Solid Waste up to $75,000 and termination of prior agreement
• Approved $47,174 grant agreement with Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority (matched by $47,174)
• Approved $315,999 silicone roof coating contract for West Citrus Government Center
• Approved $70,000 insurance broker services contract with Risk Management Associates
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for enhanced law‑enforcement services with City of Inverness (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to conduct a Space Needs Presentation. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items and a public comment period.

• Space Needs Presentation

The Board heard a Space Needs presentation from the Public Works Director, the City of Inverness Manager, County Judge Edward Spaight, and others. The Board gave a consensus to staff to bring back options for future expansion and to place an item on the regular meeting agenda about leasing Commissioner Offices at the Inverness Government Building. No formal vote tally was recorded.

• Consensus given to staff to develop and return options for future space expansion (no vote recorded)
• Item placed on regular meeting agenda to consider leasing Commissioner Offices at the Inverness Government Building (no vote recorded)

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will hear a presentation on the county's five‑year financial forecast. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the call to order, an open public comment period, and a notice of the next regular meeting.

• Workshop: 5‑Year Financial Forecast Presentation
• Open to the Public: citizen comments (3‑minute limit per person)
• Notice of upcoming regular meeting on August 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Commissioners heard a presentation on the county’s five‑year financial forecast from Danielle Scott Parker of PFM Group Consulting LLC, with County Administrator Steve Howard answering questions. No votes, approvals, or other decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 9:56 AM.

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission will meet to discuss two specific applications. These include a request from RF Construction & Builders, LLC and a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for White Stone Landings.

• Application AA-2025-00003 from RF Construction & Builders, LLC
• CPA-AA-PUD-2025-00006 from Terrill A LaGree for White Stone Landings

Value Adjustment Board

The Value Adjustment Board will ratify its legal counsel and approve the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It will appoint several special magistrates to handle exemption, classification, portability, real estate, and tangible personal property petitions. The board will vote on a resolution to set the 2025 petition filing fee at either a nonrefundable $15 or an increased $50, with a $15 rate for homestead portability transfers. Additional actions include approving initial certifications, authorizing payment of invoices, and setting the next meeting date.

• Ratify Attorney Richard R. Kosan as private legal counsel for 2025
• Appoint two special magistrates for exemptions and classifications, four for real estate, and two for tangible personal property
• Vote on filing fee resolution: $15 nonrefundable fee or $50 fee (homestead portability stays $15)
• Approve and authorize initial certifications (DR-488P) for real and tangible personal property
• Authorize Clerk to pay all invoices for 2025 Value Adjustment Board services

The Value Adjustment Board adopted resolution 2025-002, increasing the nonrefundable petition filing fee to $50 while keeping the portability fee at $15. The board also appointed several new special magistrates and designated Attorney Richard Kosan as the board designee. Internal operating procedures were approved and the next meeting was scheduled for March 4, 2026.

• Ratified Attorney Richard R. Kosan as private legal counsel (unanimous)
• Elected Sandy Counts as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph Haynes Davis and Matthew Frey as special magistrates for exemptions (unanimous)
• Appointed Lawrence Golicz, Steven Nystrom, David Taylor, and John Robinson as appraiser magistrates (unanimous)
• Appointed Steven Nystrom and John Robinson as magistrates for tangible personal property (unanimous)
• Appointed Attorney Richard Kosan as Value Adjustment Board designee (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-002 increasing petition filing fee to $50 (unanimous)
• Approved internal operating procedures on duplicate petition fees (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus Springs Advisory Council will meet on August 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM. The agenda includes approval of the July 2, 2025 draft minutes and the Period 10 financial report for the Citrus Springs MSBU. The council will receive updates on the reclassification of a Grounds Maintenance Tech II position and on a fountain vacuum. New business includes an introduction of Assistant Public Works Director Mitch Eakin and a discussion of proposed grounds‑maintenance projects.

• Approve draft minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting
• Approve Period 10 financial report for the Citrus Springs MSBU
• Update: Reclassify Grounds Maintenance Tech II to Grounds Maintenance Coordinator (approved by BOCC)
• Update: Status of the fountain vacuum
• Discussion of proposed grounds‑maintenance projects (new business)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold an attorney/client session concerning the case Cardinal Farms Group, LLC v. Citrus County, Florida. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items such as call to order and public comments. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Attorney/client session: Cardinal Farms Group, LLC v. Citrus County, Florida

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will adopt resolutions for stormwater and utility availability assessment rolls and set public hearings on August 26, 2025. It will approve budget transfers for several programs and adopt grant budget changes for FY 2024‑2025. The Commissioners will also approve a series of contracts and bids, including a $37,350 traffic study and a $34,999 Visitors Magazine. Finally, the Board will authorize the execution of a letter confirming Crystal River has met its financial obligations to receive Restore Act funding for the Riverwalk.

• Approve and authorize funding and paperwork for the Crystal River Riverwalk under the RESTORE Act
• Set public hearing on August 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM for the proposed Stormwater MSBU assessment for FY 2025‑2026
• Set public hearing on August 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM for the proposed Utility Availability Assessment Roll for FY 2025‑2026
• Approve budget transfers for Water Connection Fees, LIHEAP, Gas Taxes and other programs for FY 2024‑2025
• Approve contracts including a $37,350 traffic study (DRMP, Inc.), a $117,983 water utility services contract (McKim & Creed, Inc.), and a $34,999 Visitors Magazine production (Akers Media Group, Inc.)

The Board adopted the agenda with changes, proclaimed August 7, 2025 as Purple Heart Day, and approved the consent agenda. It approved budget transfers for water fees, utilities, LIHEAP and other programs, and adopted resolutions to set public hearings on storm‑water and utility‑availability assessments for FY 2025‑2026. The Board also approved a series of contracts and service agreements covering pavement management, engineering studies, waste processing, EMS billing, insurance, and a visitors magazine.

• Adopted agenda with changes (5‑0 vote)
• Proclaimed August 7, 2025 as Purple Heart Day (5‑0 vote)
• Approved consent agenda in full (5‑0 vote)
• Approved budget transfers for water connection fees, utilities, LIHEAP and other programs
• Adopted resolutions to set public hearings on storm‑water MSBU (Aug 26, 2025) and utility‑availability assessment roll (Aug 26, 2025)
• Approved contracts for pavement management services, engineering study ($37,350), landfill yard waste processing, EMS billing, fire‑rescue electronic payments, water‑utility services ($117,983), senior in‑home care, employee benefits ($164,000 + $36,000 software), third‑party claims administration, and 2026 visitors magazine ($34,999) (5‑0 vote)
• Authorized release of special assessment liens for Citrus Springs waterlines
• Approved disposal of surplus fencing items from the county inventory

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public workshop at 9:00 a.m. to consider a revision of the county's impact fees. The workshop will review a demonstrated‑need study documenting extraordinary circumstances for increasing the fees, as required by Florida statutes. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as the invocation, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and an open‑to‑the‑public segment.

• 9:00 a.m. public workshop to consider revising impact fees based on a demonstrated‑need study

The July 29, 2025 meeting featured a public workshop on revising Citrus County impact fees, presented by Growth Management Director Eric Landon and Stantec’s Peter Napoli. Commissioners and the public discussed the proposed fee changes, but no resolutions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board will hold a preliminary budget hearing. Commissioners will vote on a motion to set tentative millage rates for the General Fund, Transportation, Health Department, Libraries, and Fire for fiscal year 2025/2026. They will also consider a motion to authorize staff to file required tax certification and levy documents electronically. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a public comment period.

• Motion to set tentative millage rates for General Fund, Transportation, Health Department, Libraries, and Fire for FY 2025/2026
• Motion to authorize staff to execute Certification of Taxable Value (DR420's) and related tax documents via e-TRIM

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the tentative millage rates for the General Fund, Transportation, Health Department, Library Services, and Fire Rescue for fiscal year 2025/2026. The rates set are 6.9898% for the General Fund, 0.9860% for Transportation, 0.0564% for Health, 0.3147% for Libraries, and 0.5780% for Fire Rescue, totaling 8.9249%. The board also approved authorizing staff to execute the Certification of Taxable Value, Maximum Levy Calculation Preliminary Disclosure, and Tax Increment Adjustment Worksheets for FY 2025/2026 via electronic format (e‑TRIM). Both motions were adopted with all five commissioners voting aye and none voting nay.

• Adopted tentative millage rates for FY 2025/2026 (General Fund 6.9898, Transportation 0.9860, Health 0.0564, Libraries 0.3147, Fire Rescue 0.5780) – ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek; nay: none
• Approved staff authorization to execute Certification of Taxable Value, Maximum Levy Calculation Preliminary Disclosure, and Tax Increment Adjustment Worksheets via e‑TRIM – ayes: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek; nay: none

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of Commissioners will conduct a preliminary budget hearing for the Citrus County Fire Protection Special District. The hearing will review the district's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal period. The meeting also includes standard call‑to‑order items and a public comment segment.

• Fire Protection Preliminary Budget Hearing for Citrus County Fire Protection Special District
• Open to the public comments

The Board amended the motion to set the fire protection special district millage to zero for fiscal year 2025/2026. The amendment was adopted with five votes in favor and none against. No citizen comments were recorded.

• Approved zero millage for Fire Protection Special District (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Governing Body of the Special Library District of Citrus County will present its preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025/2026. The board will recommend a millage rate and overall budget to the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners for approval. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as invocation, pledge of allegiance, and roll call.

• Recommend FY 2025/2026 millage and budget for the Special Library District to the County Commissioners

The Governing Body of the Special Library District approved its meeting minutes unanimously. The board also voted to defer discussion of the FY 2025/2026 millage rate and budget to the County Commissioners’ preliminary budget hearing. A motion to reconsider the minutes was withdrawn after a unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (7-0)
• Deferred FY 2025/2026 library millage and budget to County Commissioners (7-0)
• Reconsideration of minutes withdrawn (7-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Tourist Development Council will consider several agenda items, including requests for unbudgeted in‑state and out‑of‑state travel funding and a presentation on GovOS short‑term rental software. The meeting will also approve minutes from May 14 and May 22, and receive a destination update and financial reports. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Unbudgeted In‑State Travel Request
• Unbudgeted Out‑of‑State Travel Request
• GovOS – Short‑Term Rental Software presentation
• Approval of May 14 TDC meeting minutes
• Approval of May 22 TDC Strategic Planning Retreat minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Beverly Hills Advisory Council will consider and vote on the approval of the May 12th, 2025 draft meeting minutes and the Period 8 and Period 9 financial reports for the Beverly Hills Municipal Services Business Unit. The meeting also includes special reports on trees, mowing, public works, parks, community building, overall maintenance, and entrances, as well as updates on entrance signage and general discussion.

• Approve May 12th, 2025 draft meeting minutes
• Approve Period 8 financial report for Beverly Hills MSBU
• Approve Period 9 financial report for Beverly Hills MSBU
• Special report on trees and mowing
• Update on entrances and signage

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission will open the meeting with standard procedures, approve minutes, hear staff announcements and a county attorney ex parte communication, and consider the application V‑2025‑00001 from Aluminum Structure, LLC on behalf of Walter and Annette McFall. The commission will also provide member training by the county attorney and accept public comments.

• Approve minutes from the previous meeting
• Review ex parte communication from the County Attorney
• Consider application V‑2025‑00001 Aluminum Structure, LLC for Walter and Annette McFall
• Member training session conducted by the County Attorney
• Public comment period

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Magistrate is convening to review code compliance cases. The agenda consists of procedural items and a staff update, but no specific cases or outcomes are listed.

• Staff update on abated and continued cases

Board of County Commissioners

The Veterans Services Advisory Board is meeting to review veteran service statistics and discuss new business. The board will address the Veteran Homeless standdown and a pending appointment of a new member by the BOCC.

• Report of 776 veterans/families served and 11 community outreaches from April-March
• Report of 784 veterans/families served and 8 community outreaches from May-June
• Veteran Homeless standdown scheduled for October 24 at American Legion
• Discussion regarding Veterans Court/Public Defender’s office
• BOCC appointment of a new VSAB member

Aviation Advisory Board

The Citrus County Aviation Advisory Board will meet on July 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the Lecanto Government Building. The agenda includes approval of the June 12, 2025 draft minutes and new business items such as the status of Right Rudder Aviation, the rezoning of property south of Venable, and a meeting on FDOT aviation funding. Old business items cover a fair market value appraisal, the Crystal River Airport (CGC) Runway 9 GPS approach, airport minimum standards, and the Inverness Airport fire station project. Additional sections provide project status reports, presentations, and updates on tower operations and airport security.

• Status of Right Rudder Aviation
• Status of rezoning property south of Venable
• FDOT Aviation Funding Meeting
• Fair Market Value Appraisal
• Crystal River Airport (CGC) Runway 9 GPS Approach

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board will vote on a resolution to apply for Florida Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds for school generators and related contracts. It will also adopt an Adopt‑a‑Highway regulation, approve a $6,955.32 retainage release for a park pickleball court, and authorize a $71,221.52 amendment to the street‑sweeping services contract. Additional items include revisions to a centralized addressing system policy and a septic incentive program Phase 2 resolution.

• Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application for generators at multiple schools
• Release retainage of $6,955.32 to Pave‑Rite, Inc. for the Central Ridge Community Park Pickleball Court Project
• Amend USA Services of Florida, LLC contract to modify service area and rate; annual cost $71,221.52
• Adopt Administrative Regulation 11.20 – Adopt‑a‑Highway
• Approve revisions to AR 13.25 – Centralized Addressing System policy

The Board approved budget resolutions (Resolution 2025-062) amending the Emergency Management Services and Conservation Water Sensor Labeled Irrigation budget for FY 2024‑2025. It also approved budget transfers for several departments, authorized the Citrus County Septic Upgrade Incentive Program Phase 2, and released $6,955.32 retainage to Pave‑Rite, Inc. Additional actions included adopting AR 11.20 Adopt‑a‑Highway, revising AR 13.25, and approving three Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreements.

• Adopted Budget Resolutions (2025‑062) – AYES: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek; NAY: none
• Approved Budget Transfers for multiple departments – AYES: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek; NAY: none
• Approved Citrus County Septic Upgrade Incentive Program Phase 2 – Adopted
• Approved release of retainage $6,955.32 to Pave‑Rite, Inc. – AYES: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek; NAY: none
• Adopted AR 11.20 Adopt‑a‑Highway – Adopted
• Adopted revisions to AR 13.25 – AYES: Davis, Bays, Kinnard D.C., Finegan, Barek; NAY: none
• Approved Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreement for Klement’s Investment Properties, LLC – Adopted
• Approved Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreement for Fred Tompkins IV – Adopted

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a workshop on homelessness cooperation. Commissioners and staff will hear presentations from the Community Services Housing Director, the PATH of Citrus County, the Mid‑Florida Homeless Coalition, Catholic Charities – Shelters of Hope, and Citrus County Schools’ Youth and Young Adult Shelter. After the presentations, the meeting will open to public comment. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Community Services Housing Director, Michelle Alford
• Presentation by PATH of Citrus County, DuWayne Sipper
• Presentation by Mid‑Florida Homeless Coalition, Barbara Venditto
• Presentation by Catholic Charities – Shelters of Hope, Maggie Rogers
• Presentation by Citrus County Schools District Services Youth and Young Adult Shelter, Nichelle Mohre‑Cassidy

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners convened a workshop on homelessness cooperation. Commissioners and the County Administrator heard presentations from the Housing Services Director, the PATH of Citrus County, the Mid‑Florida Homeless Coalition, Catholic Charities, the school district youth shelter liaison, and the Family Resource Center. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission will hold a public hearing to consider application AA-2025-00002 submitted by Chuck Pigeon for Southern Oaks Property Group, LLC concerning the Pine Ridge Reserve. The commission will also review and vote on draft minutes from the April 17, 2025 and May 15, 2025 PDC meetings. Recommendations from this hearing will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Approve draft minutes from the April 17, 2025 Planning and Development Commission meeting
• Approve draft minutes from the May 15, 2025 Planning and Development Commission meeting
• Public hearing on application AA-2025-00002 submitted by Chuck Pigeon for Southern Oaks Property Group, LLC (Pine Ridge Reserve) with recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus Springs Advisory Council will meet to discuss the proposed FY 26 operating budget and receive a presentation from Lumos. The council will also review updates on streetlights, road resurfacing, and fountain maintenance.

• Proposed FY 26 Operating Budget
• Presentation by Lumos
• Review of streetlights, road resurfacing, and roadway maintenance/mowing
• Discussion on vacuum for fountain and grate installation
• Approval of Per 9 Financials for Citrus Springs MSBU

Board of County Commissioners

The Code Review and Appeals Board will consider Appeal‑BLD2024334153 concerning 2233 S. FERNDELL POINT. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Appeal‑BLD2024334153 (2233 S. FERNDELL POINT)
• Approval of minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special Master hearing to consider application CPA/AA/PUD-2025-00001 related to the Southworth Mine. The agenda includes procedural items such as appeal process instructions, ex parte communication from the County Attorney, and staff announcements. No final decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Special Master hearing for Southworth Mine (CPA/AA/PUD-2025-00001)
• Appeal process and meeting procedures notice
• Ex parte communication from County Attorney
• Application submitted by attorney Darryl W. Johnston for George L. Southworth Revocable Trust

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider approval of the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. It will receive a staff update and review old and new code‑compliance cases presented by the Special Magistrate. The agenda also includes a brief other‑business segment.

• Approve minutes from April 28, 2025
• Staff update (abated & continued)
• Review old and new code‑compliance cases
• Other business item listing case name, number, officer, and experts

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Library District Advisory Board will meet to conduct regular business and review a drafted Request for Reconsideration Feedback form. The board will also receive a status report from the US Family Foundation.

• Review of drafted Request for Reconsideration Feedback form
• US Family Foundation status report dated 03.31.2025
• Library Public Relations Update

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of contracts and budget actions, including a $2.2 million fuel farm installation at Crystal River Airport. It will also approve new waste‑disposal agreements, terminate older waste contracts, and move budget funds for American Rescue Plan utilities and other services. Additional items include a $537,594.85 road resurfacing grant project and funding for the LIHEAP energy assistance program.

• Approve $2,201,800 contract with Gonzalez & Sons Equipment, Inc. for Crystal River Airport fuel farm installation
• Approve Waste Management Inc. waste‑disposal agreement for fees up to $425,000 and terminate the 2017 agreement
• Approve Waste Pro of Florida waste‑disposal agreement for fees up to $200,000 and terminate its 2024 agreement
• Approve $537,594.85 SCOP resurfacing project on N. Deltona Blvd (W. Homeway Loop to CR 491) funded by FDOT grant
• Approve budget transfers for American Rescue Plan Act utilities, transit services, long‑term care, circuit court and water connection fees for FY 2024‑2025

The Citrus County Board adopted a series of contracts and budget actions, most notably a $2,201,800 fuel farm project at Crystal River Airport. It also approved waste‑disposal agreements up to $425,000, the LIHEAP grant program agreement, and budget transfers for ARPA, transit, and other services. The board authorized the FY24 Edward Byrne JAG support and several asset and lien releases. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $2,201,800 Crystal River Airport fuel farm project (unanimous)
• Approved Waste Management disposal agreement for fees up to $425,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Waste Pro disposal agreement for fees up to $200,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted LIHEAP grant program agreement and authorized Chairman to execute (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers for ARPA utilities, transit, long‑term care, circuit court and water fees (unanimous)
• Authorized release of lien for property abatement assessments (unanimous)
• Approved deletion of four coastal region furniture assets from capital asset list (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 Edward Byrne JAG 51% letter of support for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public workshop to consider revisions to impact fees. This includes a review of a demonstrated-need study to document circumstances for increasing these fees per Florida Statutes.

• Public workshop to consider a revision to impact fees

The commissioners reached a consensus to direct staff to increase the Citrus Impact Fees based on the demonstrated‑need study. Growth Management Director Eric Landon announced a second public workshop on July 29, 2025, and that the fee increase will be voted on at the July 29 regular meeting. No vote tally was recorded.

• Directed staff to raise Citrus Impact Fees (consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the Port Citrus project. Commissioners will seek consensus on the appropriate next steps for acquiring property to establish the physical port. The meeting also includes standard public input and scheduling items.

• Workshop: Port Citrus – seek board consensus on next steps to acquire property for the port (presented by Economic Development Director Steven Baham)

The Board reached a consensus, with a majority vote and one dissent, to direct staff to move forward with the proposed land swap with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The land swap is intended to facilitate development of a boat ramp for Port Citrus.

• Directed staff to pursue land swap with FDEP (majority, one dissent)

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and review one application. The body is considering a request from Mattaniah S. Jahn, P.A. regarding the First Baptist Church of Beverly Hills.

• Application CU-2025-00007 for First Baptist Church of Beverly Hills

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Magistrate is convening to review abated, continued, old, and new code compliance cases. The agenda consists of procedural items and case reviews.

• Review of abated and continued cases
• Review of old and new code compliance cases

Board of County Commissioners

The Historical Resources Advisory Board will consider an update to the Certificate of Appropriateness and discuss a courtesy matter regarding the Yulee Sugar Mill. Staff will provide updates on local designation procedures, signage for Dessie Smith, the Chassahowitzka Hotel, and the Ozello Community Center, as well as board member vacancies and a CLG training video. The meeting will conclude with scheduling of the next session.

• Certificate of Appropriateness Update
• Yulee Sugar Mill Courtesy Discussion
• Staff update on Local Designation Procedures
• Updates on Dessie Smith sign, Chassahowitzka Hotel, Ozello Community Center
• Discussion of Board member vacancies and CLG training video

Aviation Advisory Board

The Aviation Advisory Board will approve the May 8th, 2025 draft minutes. It will award a landscaping maintenance contract to Hill Street Enterprises, LLC. The board will receive updates on several airport projects, including the Crystal River Airport runway extension, fuel tank replacement, and other major and minor project status reports. The meeting will also include reports on hangar status, BOCC updates, and set the next meeting for July 10, 2025.

• Landscaping Maintenance Contract awarded to Hill Street Enterprises, LLC
• Fair Market Value Appraisal (old business)
• Crystal River Airport (CGC) Runway 9 GPS Approach (old business)
• CGC Runway 9/27 Extension status report
• CGC Fuel Tank Replacement status report

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will set public hearings for July 29, 2025, to consider water and sewer assessments, solid waste tipping fees, and property abatement fees. The board also approved agreements for waste disposal and water conservation grants.

• Approve Waste Disposal Account Agreement with Flash Trash up to $45,000
• Approve Water Supply & Conservation Grant application for $47,175
• Set public hearing for Solid Waste Tipping Fees for FY 2026-2030
• Set public hearing for Proposed Citrus Springs 2025 Assessment Area
• Set public hearing for Proposed Ft Island Trl Septic to Sewer Remediation Project

The commissioners adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda without opposition. They approved a series of contracts and releases, including a $45,000 waste disposal agreement with Flash Trash and its termination, a $1,500 waste disposal agreement with Townsley Construction, and a $47,175 water‑conservation grant. Several resolutions were adopted to set public hearings for upcoming solid waste tipping fees, property abatement assessments, and water and wastewater assessment areas. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 Flash Trash waste disposal agreement and terminated prior agreement
• Approved $1,500 Townsley Construction waste disposal agreement
• Approved $47,175 grant for water‑conservation program
• Approved releases of lien for special assessment districts
• Set public hearing for solid waste tipping fees on July 29, 2025
• Set public hearing for 2025 Property Abatement Assessments on July 29, 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to seek consensus on creating a Citrus County Industrial Development Authority. This entity would be used to finance and refinance projects for public purposes and foster economic development.

• Workshop regarding the establishment of the Citrus County Industrial Development Authority

The Board gave majority consensus to direct staff to establish an Industrial Development Authority for financing and economic development projects. The decision was presented by Economic Development Director Steven Baham and discussed with County Attorney Denise A. Dymond Lyn. No vote count was recorded, only that a majority consensus was reached.

• Directed staff to establish an Industrial Development Authority (majority consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

The Beverly Hills Advisory Council will consider approval of the draft minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting and the Period 8 financial reports. Members will receive updates on tree maintenance, mowing, entrances, public works, and park facilities, followed by discussion of ongoing entrance and signage work and a change to the council’s meeting day beginning in July. A new business item will include a presentation titled “Lumos.” The meeting will conclude with general discussion and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approve May 12, 2025 draft minutes
• Approve Period 8 financial reports
• Update on entrances and signs
• Meeting day change effective July
• Presentation – Lumos

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Planning and Development Commission will meet on June 5, 2025 to consider several development applications listed on the agenda. Items include a CPA/AA/PUD submission for LKQ Southeast and two private development proposals for Summer and Macie Ermatinger and for Paul and Linda Parsons. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as minutes approval and staff announcements.

• G.2. CPA/AA/PUD-2024-00018 Michael Wilburn for LKQ Southeast
• G.3. CU-2025-00005 Summer and Macie Ermatinger
• G.4. CU-2025-00006 Bruce Kaufman, Inc. for Paul and Linda Parsons

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus Springs Advisory Council will approve the draft minutes from May 7, 2025 and eight financial reports for the Citrus Springs MSBU. It will receive updates on streetlights, road resurfacing, boulevard beautification, grate/fountain installation, and roadway maintenance, as well as updates on fountain lights and a part‑time employee. The council will then review the proposed FY 2026 budget.

• Approve draft minutes – May 7, 2025
• Approve eight financial reports – Citrus Springs MSBU
• Update on fountain lights
• Update on part‑time employee
• Review proposed FY 2026 budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will consider several routine items, including proclamations, a tax roll extension, and disposal of obsolete IT equipment. They will approve waste disposal agreements—up to $18,000 with Waste Connections of Florida and $500 with Royals Furniture—and authorize the sale of a surplus 2015 Turtle Top Odyssey bus. The board will set two public hearings, one on June 10, 2025 to adopt extensive amendments to the solid waste code, and another on June 23, 2025 for a street vacate application (SV-2025-00002).

• Approve Waste Disposal Account Agreement with Waste Connections of Florida, Inc. for fees up to $18,000 and terminate the July 23 2024 agreement.
• Approve Waste Disposal Account Agreement with Royals Furniture for fees up to $500, terminate the Badcock Home Furnishings agreement, and transfer a $500 security deposit.
• Set a public hearing on June 10 2025 at 1:45 p.m. to consider multiple amendments to Chapter 82 of the Citrus County Code (solid waste ordinance).
• Set a public hearing on June 23 2025 at 1:20 p.m. for street vacate application SV‑2025‑00002 (Schroder for SM Industries/Suncoast Pools).
• Approve the purchase of voting booths from Phoenix Metal Products, Inc. (d/b/a Phoenix Metal Industries) for the Supervisor of Elections office.

The Board approved the meeting agenda and two proclamations unanimously. It authorized new waste‑disposal agreements, terminated prior contracts, and approved the sale of a surplus bus. Public hearings were scheduled for a street vacate request on June 23 and for a comprehensive solid‑waste ordinance amendment on June 10, 2025, and the purchase of voting booths was approved.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Men's Health Week and Keep Citrus County Beautiful proclamations (unanimous)
• Approved waste‑disposal agreement with Waste Connections up to $18,000 and terminated 2024 agreement
• Approved waste‑disposal agreement with Royals Furniture up to $500 and transferred $500 security deposit
• Authorized sale of surplus 2015 Turtle Top Odyssey bus (Asset #51715)
• Set public hearing for street vacate SV‑2025‑00002 on June 23, 2025
• Set public hearing for solid‑waste ordinance amendment on June 10, 2025
• Approved purchase of voting booths for Supervisor of Elections (unanimous vote)

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Magistrate will meet to review old and new code compliance cases. The agenda consists of procedural items and staff updates regarding abated and continued cases.

• Review of old and new code compliance cases

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Planning and Development Commission will approve draft minutes from three prior meetings. The commission will hear staff announcements and an ex parte communication from the County Attorney. It will review two development applications: CPA/AA/PUD-2024-00024 submitted by Local Engineering for B and B Land Management, LLC, and V-2024-00005 submitted by Rodney Beebe.

• Approve PDC 2.6.25 draft minutes
• Approve PDC 3.6.25 draft minutes
• Approve PDC 4.3.25 draft minutes
• Review application CPA/AA/PUD-2024-00024 (Local Engineering for B and B Land Management, LLC)
• Review application V-2024-00005 (Rodney Beebe)

Board of County Commissioners

The council will vote to approve the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It will present a FY 2025/2026 budget overview and recommend approval to the Board of County Commissioners. Information-only updates on destination planning and financial reports will be provided. The agenda also announces upcoming meetings, including a strategic plan retreat on May 22 and the next regular meeting on July 9.

• Approve March 12, 2025 TDC meeting minutes
• FY 2025/2026 Proposed Budget Overview recommendation
• Destination Update (information only)
• Financial Reports (information only)
• Upcoming meetings: Strategic Plan Retreat May 22, Regular Meeting July 9

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board will hold a strategy session to seek consensus on the decision‑tree framework and network priority multipliers used in the county’s pavement management optimization. The meeting also includes routine items such as the call to order, a public comment period, and scheduling of the next regular meeting.

• Data‑Driven Decisions: Network Pavement Management Strategy Session – seek consensus on decision‑tree framework and priority multipliers
• Call to Order (Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call)
• Open to the Public – public comment period
• Upcoming regular meeting scheduled for May 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will approve several proclamations for May, delete multiple Fort Island Gulf Beach assets, and authorize releases of water and wastewater utility liens for several property owners. The Board will also accept bond continuation certificates for Waste Management Inc. and Florida Express Environmental, and approve contract amendments for community meals, building mowing, and right‑of‑way mowing services. A public hearing is scheduled for June 10, 2025, on the street vacate application SV‑2025‑00001 submitted by McKenzie for Bellandi.

• Proclaim May as International Beef Month, National Historic Preservation Month, National Water Safety Month, EMS Week, and Mental Health Awareness Month
• Delete assets for Restroom Building, Fishing Pier, Shower Tower, Boardwalk, and Beach Sand Replenishment at Fort Island Gulf Beach
• Release and Satisfaction of Liens for water and wastewater services against properties owned by Billy Lamb, John T. Herbert, Valerie J. Debay, Gregory Schweighart, Robert J. Glassburn, and A.B. Stroup
• Set public hearing on June 10, 2025, for street vacate SV‑2025‑00001 (McKenzie for Bellandi)
• Approve right‑of‑way mowing contract with American Grounds Services LLC at $20,244.11 per cut

The Citrus County Board adopted the meeting agenda with added items E18 and E19. It approved five May proclamations and the consent agenda, which included multiple asset deletions and agreements. The Board also approved an amendment extending the Older Americans Act meal contract through December 2026. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda with additions (5-0)
• Approved proclamations for International Beef Month, National Historic Preservation Month, National Water Safety Month, National EMS Week, and Mental Health Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including deletion of several Fort Island Gulf Beach assets (5-0)
• Approved DRC Sports Triathlon agreement for Fort Island Gulf Beach (5-0)
• Approved Firehouse Subs donation of non‑asset items (5-0)
• Approved Vietnam Veterans Gathering donation of non‑asset items (5-0)
• Approved amendment to extend OAA meal contract to Dec 31, 2026 and CCE program to Jun 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Authorized release and satisfaction of liens for multiple property owners (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Beverly Hills Advisory Council will meet to approve the April 14, 2025 minutes and Period 7 financial reports for the Beverly Hills MSBU. Members will discuss community maintenance, including trees, mowing, and entrances.

• Oath of Office for Richard Fontaine
• Approval of Period 7 Financials for Beverly Hills MSBU
• Reports on trees, mowing, and entrances
• Discussion on overall maintenance and public works
• Update on the Info Board

Aviation Advisory Board

The Aviation Advisory Board will approve the draft minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting and consider a request from the Air Force Research Laboratory to conduct an ionospheric experiment at Inverness Airport in December 2025. The board will also review updates on several airport projects, including runway extensions, fuel tank replacement, and signage design. Additional old‑business items such as a fair market value appraisal and airport policy for non‑aviation events will be discussed.

• AFRL ionospheric experiment request: use of Inverness Airport property for a three‑week project, including a 40‑foot transmit antenna and receive array
• Fair Market Value Appraisal (old business)
• Airport Policy for Non‑Aviation Events (old business)
• CGC Runway 9/27 Extension (major project status report)
• Airport Signage design concept (minor project status report)

Board of County Commissioners

The Veterans Services Advisory Board is meeting to review service statistics and updates on veteran outreach. The board will discuss VA clinic delays and current vacancies on the advisory board.

• Report of 851 veterans/families served and 12 community outreaches from Jan-Feb
• Report of 776 veterans/families served and 11 community outreaches from Apr-May
• Update on 90 day delay for VA Clinic
• Discussion of 3 vacancies on the Veterans Advisory Board
• Review of Veterans Expo/Information seminar attendance

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus Springs Advisory Council will approve the draft minutes from April 2, 2025. It will approve the Period 7 financial report for the Citrus Springs MSBU. The council will review updates on streetlights, road resurfacing, boulevard beautification, grate installation, and roadway maintenance. New business includes discussion of a new left‑turn arrow at the intersection of County Road 491 and State Road 41.

• Approve Citrus Springs MSBU draft minutes – April 2, 2025
• Approve Period 7 financial report for Citrus Springs MSBU
• Review updates on streetlights, fire hydrants, road resurfacing, boulevard beautification, grate installation, and roadway maintenance
• Discuss additional filter quote and salt system quote (old business)
• Consider new left‑turn arrow at County Road 491 & State Road 41

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will approve agreements for water and sewer projects, including the Homosassa Phase 5 sewer system and the Cambridge Greens septic-to-sewer program. The board will also authorize budget transfers for various county departments and approve several construction contracts and proclamations.

• Approve $136,751 contract for Citrus County Historic Courthouse streetscape update
• Authorize acceptance of easements for Homosassa Phase 5 sewer project
• Approve budget transfers for Law Enforcement Impact Fees, Utilities, and Solid Waste
• Approve agreements for water conservation digital billboard advertising
• Approve proclamations for National Volunteer Week and Earth Day

The Citrus County Board of Commissioners adopted the agenda after deleting items T2, M1 and M2. It approved five proclamations, the consent agenda, and a series of contract and budget actions. Notably, the board approved FY 2024‑2025 budget transfers for Management & Budget, Law Enforcement Impact Fees, Sheriff's Office, Utilities, Housing Services, and Solid Waste Management. It also authorized acceptance of perpetual utility easements for the Homosassa Phase 5 sewer project.

• Approved agenda with deletion of items T2, M1, M2 (4‑0)
• Adopted five proclamations (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda in its entirety (4‑0)
• Approved termination of Cutting Edge Property Maintenance mowing contract (4‑0)
• Approved UniFirst uniform purchase agreement (4‑0)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 budget transfers for multiple departments (4‑0)
• Adopted budget resolutions for several grant programs (4‑0)
• Approved acceptance of perpetual utility easements for Homosassa Phase 5 sewer project (4‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Library District Advisory Board will approve the minutes from its February 25, 2025 meeting. The board will recognize Debbie Reilly with the Florida Department of Education 2024‑2025 Outstanding School Volunteer Award. Additional agenda items include branch updates, public relations updates, and several presentations on upcoming events and library services.

• Approve minutes of the Special Library District Advisory Board meeting held on February 25, 2025
• Presentation of Debbie Reilly – Florida Department of Education 2024‑2025 Outstanding School Volunteer Award
• Booked 2026 Event presentation
• Children’s “Restricted Access Card” presentation
• Material Shelving Location presentation

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission will conduct public hearings to review several land-use applications. The body will make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding specific gym and development projects.

• CU-2024-00018: Local Engineering for Mikel Allen
• PUD-2025-00001: Navarro Family Gym, LLC
• DA2024-00002: Beverly Hills Development LLC and Tuscany Ranch 491, LLC
• PUD2663: Beverly Hills Development LLC and Tuscany Ranch 491, LLC

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Magistrate will meet to review old and new code compliance cases. The agenda does not list specific cases, names, or properties to be addressed.

Board of County Commissioners

The Beverly Hills Advisory Council will approve the March 10th, 2025 draft minutes and the Period 6 financial report. Members will receive special reports on trees, medians, public works, parks, and overall maintenance. New business includes reviewing a floating turtle platform for Lake Beverly, selecting a color scheme for a sign remodel at Forest Ridge and 491, reviewing a planting map for landscaping at Forest Ridge and 491, and considering a new employee, Desmond Campbell.

• Review and discuss floating turtle platform for Lake Beverly
• Review and choose color scheme for sign remodel at Forest Ridge and 491
• Review and discuss planting map for landscaping at Forest Ridge and 491
• Consider new employee appointment for Desmond Campbell

Aviation Advisory Board

The Aviation Advisory Board will approve the March 13 minutes and discuss several ongoing items. Topics include a fair market value appraisal draft, airport policy for non‑aviation events, and updates on major projects such as the Crystal River Airport runway extension and fuel tank replacement. The board will also review draft airport minimum standards and the Inverness Airport fire station pre‑design status.

• CGC Fuel Tank Replacement – bids received higher than budget, additional funds identified, award letter drafted
• CGC Runway 9/27 Extension – Phase II environmental assessment kickoff held, completion planned for March 31, 2026
• Airport Minimum Standards, Rules, and Regulations – draft under legal review, public comment link to be posted after meeting
• Inverness Airport (INF) Fire Station – pre‑design phase started, site surveys ongoing, design phase targeted for completion by Oct 1, 2025
• Fair Market Value Appraisal – work authorization drafting in progress

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to conduct an attorney-client session. The session concerns the case of Cardinal Farms Group, LLC v. Citrus County, Florida.

• Attorney/Client Session: Cardinal Farms Group, LLC v. Citrus County, Florida

The Board of County Commissioners met on April 8, 2025 at the Citrus County Courthouse. The session included an invocation, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and an attorney‑client session regarding Cardinal Farms Group, LLC v. Citrus County. No votes or approvals were taken, and the meeting adjourned at 9:14 AM.

Board of County Commissioner Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to present the Citrus County Fire Assessment Program update and solicit policy direction from commissioners. The workshop is led by Fire Chief Craig Stevens. After the workshop, the public may address the board during the Open to the Public segment. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 1:00 PM the same day.

• Fire Assessment Program Update Workshop – presentation and policy direction (Craig Stevens, Fire Chief)
• Open to the Public – citizens may speak for up to three minutes (or five minutes for organizations)
• Upcoming regular meeting at 1:00 PM, Citrus County Courthouse, Room 100, 110 N. Apopka Avenue, Inverness

The Board reached consensus to give staff direction on three fire‑service items. They will add a third firefighter, increase the Municipal Service Benefit Unit to a minimum of $150 per dwelling, and explore reducing the Municipal Service Taxing Unit to fund EMS and the MSBU buy‑down. No vote tally was recorded.

• Add a third firefighter – direction to staff (consensus)
• Increase MSBU to a minimum of $150 per dwelling – direction to staff (consensus)
• Consider reducing MSTU to cover EMS subsidy and MSBU buy‑down – direction to staff (consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop on the Solid Waste Rate Study. Commissioners will provide direction on whether to adopt scenario one or scenario two and whether to implement an annual index beginning Fiscal Year 2031. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and a public comment period.

• Solid Waste Rate Study Workshop – direction on adopting scenario one or scenario two
• Solid Waste Rate Study Workshop – direction on implementing an annual index starting FY 2031
• Public comment period – Open to the Public
• Call to Order – invocation, pledge of allegiance, roll call
• Upcoming regular meeting notice for April 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM

At the April 8, 2025 Citrus County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board gave consensus to staff to pursue Scenario 1 of the solid waste rate study. The board also agreed to implement an annual solid waste index beginning Fiscal Year 2031. No vote tally was recorded.

• Provide direction to staff to adopt Scenario 1 of the solid waste rate study (consensus)
• Implement an annual solid waste index starting Fiscal Year 2031 (consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board will approve several routine items, including proclamations, disposal of surplus assets, youth athletic agreements, and a transit Title VI plan update. It will also reallocate Hurricane Helene and Milton HMGP funds to the Elevate Florida project and set a public hearing on a transit bus purchase using FFY2020 lapsing funds. Additional actions include a bond extension, asset removals, and approvals of various contracts and lien releases.

• Reallocate Hurricane Helene (DR-4828) and Hurricane Milton (DR-4834) HMGP funds to the Elevate Florida project
• Adopt Citrus County Transit 2024 Title VI Plan – 2025 Update
• Set public hearing (April 22, 2025) for Section 5307 Capital FFY25 lapsing funds to purchase an 18‑passenger bus
• Extend Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Bond No. 285074253 for Webber Infrastructure waste disposal to April 13, 2026
• Donate surplus shower trailer (Asset #55639) to Daystar Life Center and remove it from capital assets

The Board approved the reallocation of Hurricane Helene (DR‑4828) and Hurricane Milton (DR‑4834) HMGP funds to the Elevate Florida project, authorizing the required LMS letter. It also set a public hearing for April 22 to discuss a transit grant for an 18‑passenger bus. In addition, the agenda, four proclamations, the consent agenda, several youth athletic agreements, and a surplus shower‑trailer donation were approved.

• Approved reallocation of Hurricane Helene and Milton HMGP funds to Elevate Florida project (approved)
• Approved public hearing on April 22 for transit bus grant (approved)
• Adopted agenda with addition of item G2 and move of item N1 (4‑1 vote)
• Adopted proclamations for Gopher Tortoise Day, Water Conservation Month, National Library Week, and Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (approved)
• Approved consent agenda covering minutes, IT equipment disposal, lien releases, and other items (approved)
• Approved youth athletic organization agreements with Crystal River Little League, Central Citrus Little League, and Sun Coast Swim Team (approved)
• Approved donation of shower trailer to Daystar Life Center and removal from capital assets (approved)
• Authorized removal of two Volvo L110H wheel loaders from capital asset listing (approved)

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission will review the application identified as CU-2025-00001 submitted by Probuilt US, Inc for Spencer Truman. The commission will also approve the draft minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting, hear staff announcements, and address any ex parte communication from the county attorney.

• Approve draft PDC minutes from 11.7.24
• Staff announcements
• Ex parte communication – County Attorney
• Application CU-2025-00001 Probuilt US, Inc for Spencer Truman

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus Springs Advisory Council will approve draft minutes from March 5 and the Period 6 financial report for the Citrus Springs MSBU. Members will review updates on streetlights, fire hydrants, road resurfacing, and boulevard beautification. The council will consider adding a new employee, Jennifer Doherty, and will examine quotes for a fountain filter. Public input and reports of vandalism will also be addressed.

• Approve Citrus Springs MSBU Draft Minutes – March 5, 2025
• Approve Period 6 Financials – Citrus Springs MSBU
• Review streetlights and fire hydrants
• Review road resurfacing plans
• Consider hiring new employee Jennifer Doherty and review fountain filter quotes

Board of County Commissioners

The Code Review and Appeals Board will meet to discuss administrative updates and fee structures. The board is reviewing a building fee study and the use of permitting software.

• Proposal to waive fees for Septic to Sewer project
• Building fee study
• Permitting software discussion
• Construction trailers on multi lot subdivisions
• Update on hurricane damage

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Magistrate is convening to review old and new building code compliance cases. The agenda consists of procedural items and a review of cases listed by name and case number.

• Review of old and new building code compliance cases

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting on March 25, 2025. The agenda includes a presentation of the Citrus County Interactive Growth Model by David Farmer of Metro Forecasting Models. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes standard opening remarks and a commissioner discussion.

• Presentation on Citrus County Interactive Growth Model by David Farmer

The board held opening remarks and a presentation on the Citrus County Interactive Growth Model, followed by discussion. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 10:22 AM.

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several contracts and budget items, including the purchase of two Osage Warrior ambulances for $565,320. They will also consider a public official bond for Commissioner Barek, the sale of a surplus fire‑rescue stretcher, and the approval of a subdivision plat for The Narrows of Crystal River. Additional items include setting workshops for a solid waste rate study and a pavement management strategy.

• Approve purchase of two Osage Warrior ambulances for $565,320 (Ten‑8 Fire & Safety, LLC)
• Approve and authorize a $2,000 public official bond for Commissioner Barek
• Declare Asset #55872 (Stryker Stretcher Power Pro XT 6500) surplus and authorize its sale on Gov Deals
• Approve RPLT2024-00020 plat for The Narrows of Crystal River subdivision
• Set a workshop on April 8, 2025 for a Solid Waste Rate Study

The Citrus County Board adopted its agenda and several proclamations, approved a $2,000 public official bond for Commissioner Barek, and authorized multiple contracts and budget actions. Notably, the Board approved the purchase of two Osage Warrior ambulances for $565,320. All items were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (all AYES, no NAY)
• Approved proclamations recognizing April 2025 as Fair Housing Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month (all AYES)
• Authorized $2,000 public official bond for Commissioner Barek (all AYES)
• Approved purchase of two ambulances for $565,320 (all AYES)
• Approved amendment to Bicentennial Park Sewer Improvement Project (no cost) (all AYES)
• Approved budget amendment and transfers for the Sheriff's Office (all AYES)
• Set workshop for Solid Waste Rate Study on April 8, 2025 (all AYES)
• Approved contingency allowance use of $191,519.67 for landfill road repaving (all AYES)

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission will hold public hearings on three Planned Unit Development applications and recommend decisions to the Board of County Commissioners. The meeting agenda lists no specific dollar amounts or ordinances.

• Public hearing for PUD3063 US 19 and 98 Acquisitions, LLC
• Public hearing for PUD2217 BFB Storage, LLC
• Public hearing for AA/PUD-2025-00001 Garden Street Communities
• Approval of draft minutes from previous meetings
• Staff announcements and ex parte communication

Aviation Advisory Board

The Aviation Advisory Board will meet to discuss policies for non-aviation events and a fair market value appraisal for Citrus County airports. The board will also review status reports for several major airport projects and infrastructure updates.

• Discussion of airport policy for non-aviation events
• Airport Fair Market Value (FMV) appraisal for Citrus County
• Status reports for CGC Runway 9/27 Extension and Fuel Tank Replacement
• Status reports for INF Business Park and Corporate Hangar
• Review of Crystal River Airport Runway 9 GPS Approach

Board of County Commissioners

The Veterans Services Advisory Board is meeting to review service statistics and updates regarding a new VA clinic. The board is also addressing three current vacancies on the advisory board.

• New VA Clinic location at 3949 W Gul to Lake Hwy
• FY24 data: 4,852 veterans and families served and $297M in VA Expenditures
• Jan-Feb 2025 data: 851 veterans/families served and 12 community outreaches
• Three vacancies on the Veterans Advisory Board
• Gus Senior Fair scheduled for April 22nd

Board of County Commissioners

The Tourist Development Council is meeting to approve minutes and elect a Vice Chair. The council will consider recommending a funding update to the Board of County Commissioners for a weather camera project.

• Approval of $13,764 additional fee from Special Projects to reactivate and relocate the WFLA Weather Camera
• Election of Vice Chair
• Approval of January 8, 2025, meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Board will approve a $1,891,001 contract with Superior Asphalt, Inc. to resurface East Turner Camp Road. It will also adopt a new waste‑disposal agreement with Hook Company for fees up to $26,000 and terminate the prior agreement with an $18,000 deposit return. Additional items include budget transfers, staffing approvals, and release of retainage to contractors.

• Approve $1,891,001 road resurfacing contract (ITB 24-128) for East Turner Camp Road with Superior Asphalt, Inc.
• Approve Hook Company Waste Disposal Account Agreement for fees up to $26,000 and terminate prior agreement with $18,000 deposit return
• Approve budget transfers for the Housing and Beverly Hills MSBU for FY 2024‑2025
• Approve hiring of two inspector positions for Transportation and two for Stormwater, each costing $193,105
• Approve release of $147,889.61 retainage to Superior Asphalt, Inc. for completed work

The Board approved PUD3026 for the Clearview Estates commercial tracts, subject to the four conditions approved by the Planning Development Council and required intersection improvements. The Board also approved a Land Development Code amendment (OA-2024-00006) and directed staff on budget development, including exploring a Law Enforcement MSTU with local cities. Several other items were approved, including road resurfacing contracts, budget transfers, and a voting system upgrade.

• Approved PUD3026 for Clearview Estates commercial tracts with conditions (Ordinance 2025-A03).
• Approved OA-2024-00006, amending the Land Development Code (Ordinance 2025-A04).
• Approved a $1,891,001 road resurfacing contract with Superior Asphalt for East Turner Camp Road.
• Approved budget transfers for Housing and Beverly Hills MSBU, and adopted budget resolutions for FDEP and SHIP grants.
• Approved adding four inspector positions (two transportation, two stormwater) and one part-time grounds technician.
• Approved a one-year lease for Citrus Springs Civic Association office space at the Citrus Springs Community Center.
• Approved the JAGC grant agreement and ratified the County Administrator's signature on an ICE Basic Ordering Agreement.
• Approved replacing all voting tabulators and high-speed scanners using reserve funds.

Board of County Commissioners

The Beverly Hills Advisory Council will approve the draft minutes from February 10, 2025 and the Period 5 financial report for the MSBU. They will also review past Duke quotes for additional lighting. Additional updates include signage, landscaping, and staffing matters.

• Approve February 10, 2025 draft minutes – Beverly Hills MSBU
• Approve Period 5 financial report – Beverly Hills MSBU
• Review past Duke quotes for additional lighting
• Update on entrances/signs and landscaping projects
• Discuss status of hiring another employee

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Planning and Development Commission will consider two pending development applications: PUD3116 submitted by One Oak Homosassa, LLC and PUD3064 submitted by Hampton Hills, LLC and associated partners. The meeting also includes staff announcements and an ex parte communication from the County Attorney.

• Review PUD3116 application – One Oak Homosassa, LLC
• Review PUD3064 application – Hampton Hills, LLC and partners
• Ex parte communication from County Attorney
• Staff announcements
• Open public comments

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus Springs Advisory Council will meet to approve financial reports and minutes for the Citrus Springs MSBU. Members will provide updates on local infrastructure and maintenance projects. The council will also discuss by-law edits and vandalism.

• Approval of Period 5 Financials for Citrus Springs MSBU
• Review of streetlights and fire hydrants
• Review of road resurfacing
• Review of boulevard, median, and flower beautification
• Review of roadway maintenance, mowing, and grate installation

Value Adjustment Board

The Citrus County Value Adjustment Board will vote on several actions, including approving the minutes from its August 7, 2024 meeting and adopting recommended decisions on numerous petition numbers. It will also consider raising the special magistrates’ hourly rate from $125 to $175, establishing a non‑refundable filing fee of up to $15, and either extending its contract with Attorney Richard R. Kosan or seeking new legal counsel for 2025. Additional items include authorizing the chair to sign certification forms, reviewing 2024 petition filing results, and scheduling the next organizational meeting.

• Approve minutes of the August 7, 2024 Value Adjustment Board meeting
• Adopt recommended decisions for petition numbers 8, 14, 15, 16, 22, 44, 49, 50, 90, 92, 93, 97, 99, 100, 106, 107, 117, 119, 120, 133, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 185
• Increase special magistrates’ hourly rate from $125 to $175
• Set a non‑refundable petition filing fee not to exceed $15
• Extend contract with Attorney Richard R. Kosan or request proposals for new legal counsel for 2025

The Citrus County Value Adjustment Board approved all recommended decisions from special magistrates for 29 petitions and authorized the chair to execute the corresponding DR-485V forms. The board also increased the hourly rate for special magistrates hearing real property petitions from $125 to $175 and approved an open bid process for appraiser magistrates handling tangible personal property cases. Legal counsel's contract was extended for 2025, and the board set a $15 petition filing fee for the 2025 cycle.

• Adopted recommended decisions for petitions 8, 14, 15, 16, 22, 44, 49, 50, 90, 92, 93, 97, 99, 100, 106, 107, 117, 119, 120, 133, 160-167, 185 (5-0)
• Authorized chair to execute Form DR-485V for the listed petitions (5-0)
• Approved 2024 VAB forms DR-488 for real and tangible personal property (5-0)
• Extended legal counsel contract with Attorney Richard R. Kosan for 2025 (5-0)
• Increased special magistrate hourly rate from $125 to $175 for real property petitions (5-0)
• Approved open bid process for appraiser special magistrates for tangible personal property (5-0)
• Set petition filing fee at $15 for 2025 VAB cycle (5-0)
• Scheduled 2025 organizational meeting for August 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to conduct an attorney-client session. The session concerns the case Southwest Florida Water Management District v. Citrus County, Florida (Case No.: 2023 CA 000135).

• Attorney/Client Session: Southwest Florida Water Management District v. Citrus County, Florida (Case No.: 2023 CA 000135)

The Board of County Commissioners convened, took roll call, and immediately entered a closed attorney-client session to discuss the case Southwest Florida Water Management District v. Citrus County (Case No. 2023 CA 000135). No public comments were made, and no substantive decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 AM.

• Held closed attorney-client session for pending litigation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 AM

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on contracts for wastewater projects, a landfill expansion, and laboratory services, along with budget transfers for stormwater and housing programs. The agenda also includes proclamations and the setting of a public hearing for transit funding.

• Approve $2.47M for Old Homosassa East Septic to Sewer Project
• Approve $474,194 for FDOT Rural Area Funding FY26
• Approve $271,356 for Inverness Airport Business-Industrial Park Engineering Services
• Approve $27,456 for Landfill Leachate Tanks Lining Project
• Approve $1.3M for aquatic plant control with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners approved a $2,470,800 grant agreement with the Southwest Florida Water Management District for the Old Homosassa East Septic to Sewer Project, and renewed a contract with CoreCivic to house U.S. Virgin Islands inmates through 2028. The board also approved a resolution supporting hands-free driving legislation, a street vacation for the Campbell property, and multiple contract amendments and budget transfers. Items C4 (small claims action against Edward Sardegna) and E14 (CoreCivic contract monitoring update) were pulled from the agenda without action.

• Approved $2,470,800 SWFWMD grant for Old Homosassa East Septic to Sewer Project (5-0)
• Approved CoreCivic contract renewal for Virgin Islands inmate housing through Dec 2028 (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting hands-free driving legislation (5-0)
• Approved street vacation SV-2024-00005 Campbell (5-0)
• Approved $1.3M aquatic plant control agreement with FWC (5-0)
• Approved $271,356 amendment for Inverness Airport Business-Industrial Park engineering (5-0)
• Approved budget transfers for Stormwater, Housing, Library, Elections, and Covid Grant programs (5-0)
• Pulled small claims action against Edward Sardegna and CoreCivic monitoring update from agenda

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Library District Advisory Board will approve minutes and hear routine updates, including a member roster and a certification of appreciation for Elaine Kleid. Officers will present a director's report, branch updates, and a public relations update. The board will also receive a status report from the US Family Foundation dated September 30, 2024. No formal decisions beyond standard approvals are indicated.

• Special Library District Advisory Board – Member Roster
• Certification of Appreciation – Elaine Kleid
• Director's Report
• Branch Updates
• US Family Foundation Status Report (09/30/2024)

Board of County Commissioners

The Planning and Development Commission will consider two development applications identified as PUD2663 and DA2024-00002, submitted by Beverly Hills Development LLC and Tuscany Ranch 491, LLC. The commission will also approve the draft minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting and address routine staff announcements and an ex parte communication with the County Attorney. Public comments are invited before the meeting adjourns.

• Approval of November 21, 2024 PDC draft minutes
• Ex parte communication with County Attorney
• Review of application PUD2663 for Beverly Hills Development LLC
• Review of application DA2024-00002 for Tuscany Ranch 491, LLC
• Staff announcements and open public comments

Board of County Commissioners

The Special Magistrate will conduct a meeting regarding code compliance. The agenda consists of procedural items and a review of old and new cases.

• Review of old and new code compliance cases

Aviation Advisory Board

The Citrus County Aviation Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting and welcome new member Patrick Crippen. The board will discuss the Capital Improvement Program and conduct a review, discussion, and possible adjustments to its operating budget. Several ongoing items will be updated, including powerline marker balls on W. Penn Street, the Crystal River Airport runway GPS approach, and status reports on major airport projects.

• Welcome of new member – Patrick Crippen
• Operating Budget Review, Discussion, and Adjustments
• Powerline Marker Balls on W. Penn Street
• Crystal River Airport (CGC) Runway 9 GPS Approach
• CGC Runway 9/27 Extension (major project status report)

Board of County Commissioners

The Governing Body will approve the minutes from its previous meeting. It will also nominate and appoint four individuals to serve as regular members of the Special Library District Advisory Board for two-year terms beginning February 11, 2025 and ending January 31, 2027.

• Approve minutes for the Governing Body of the Special Library District of Citrus County
• Nominate and appoint four individuals to the Special Library District Advisory Board (terms Feb 11 2025 – Jan 31 2027)

The Governing Body of the Special Library District of Citrus County approved the reappointment of Lorraine Benefield and Justin Strickland, and the appointment of Katie Myers and Rhys Campbell, as regular members to the Library Advisory Board for terms running from February 11, 2025, through January 31, 2027. The motion was adopted unanimously with no dissenting votes. The meeting also included public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Approved minutes for the Governing Body of the Special Library District (unanimous)
• Reappointed Lorraine Benefield to Library Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Justin Strickland to Library Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Katie Myers to Library Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Rhys Campbell to Library Advisory Board (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved an audit engagement letter with Forvis Mazars for FY 2024 and adopted the 2025‑2028 SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan. It authorized several contracts and amendments, including a $1,364,071.93 purchase of a TANA H555 landfill compactor from Humdinger Equipment. The Commissioners also approved multiple budget transfers and resolutions covering housing, utilities, and road impact fees.

• Approve audit engagement letter with Forvis Mazars for FY ending Sep 30 2024, with option to renew five one‑year terms
• Adopt and authorize execution of the Citrus County 2025‑2028 SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan
• Approve purchase of a 2024 TANA H555 Landfill Compactor for $1,364,071.93 plus a three‑year service agreement with Humdinger Equipment Ltd.
• Approve annual $15,300 mowing, trimming, edging, and litter pickup contract with J & K Lawncare Specialists for Zone 3 parks and properties
• Approve budget transfers for facilities, housing, utilities, road impact fees (Districts A, B, & C) and General Government Vehicle Trust for FY 2024‑2025

The Board approved a planned unit development (PUD2790) for Jump Station Sales, LLC, with conditions, and adopted the 2025-2028 SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan. It also approved numerous contracts, budget transfers, and appointments, and denied a motion to pause a non-performance assessment against CoreCivic. Several items were pulled or died for lack of a second, including a proclamation for the American Freedom Canal and a motion to rescind the PACE program.

• Approved PUD2790 for Jump Station Sales, LLC (5-0)
• Adopted 2025-2028 SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (5-0)
• Approved $1.36M landfill compactor purchase (5-0)
• Denied pause of CoreCivic non-performance assessment (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Planning and Development Commission (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Beverly Hills Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved budget transfers and resolutions (5-0)
• Approved FDOT grants for airport projects (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Beverly Hills Advisory Council will approve the draft minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting and the four financial reports for the community building. Members will receive special reports on trees and mowing, entrances, public works, and parks/community building. The council will discuss updates to signage, including the large sign at Forest Ridge Blvd/491, blue wooden signs, and signage for the Sam Kellner Memorial and Jerry’s signs. An update on hiring an additional employee will also be provided.

• Approve draft minutes from the January 13, 2025 Beverly Hills MSBU meeting
• Approve four financial reports for the Beverly Hills MSBU
• Discuss clarification of the board decision on updating the large sign at Forest Ridge Blvd/491
• Blue wooden signs scheduled for completion over the next month
• Provide update on hiring another employee

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus County Planning and Development Commission will approve minutes from December 2024, hear public comments, and discuss two development applications, including a commercial tract project and a multi‑chapter amendment to the Land Development Code.

• Approve December 5, 2024 PDC draft minutes
• Approve December 19, 2024 PDC draft minutes
• Review PUD3026 Citrus Hills Investment/Clearview Est commercial tracts
• Consider OA-2024-00006 amendment to the Land Development Code (multiple chapters)
• Address ex parte communication from the County Attorney

Board of County Commissioners

The Citrus Springs Advisory Council will consider routine items, including approval of the January 8th draft minutes and the Period 4 financial reports. Members will receive updates from point persons on streetlights, road resurfacing, boulevard beautification, grate installation, and roadway maintenance. The council will discuss removal of debris piles and will review and approve proposed updates to its By-Laws, as well as acknowledge the hiring of a new part‑time employee. Public input and citizen reports will also be heard.

• Approve Citrus Springs MSBU Draft Minutes – January 8th, 2025
• Approve Period 4 Financial Reports – Citrus Springs MSBU
• Review and approve updates to the Advisory Council By-Laws
• Hire new part‑time employee, J Michael
• Remove debris piles – transfer locations to Road Maintenance

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners will review the county's 2023‑2024 performance, hear three expert presentations on growth modeling, space needs, and pavement assessment, and then establish action targets for 2025.

• 24‑Month Performance Review covering 2023/2024 targets and ongoing projects
• Presentation: Citrus County Interactive Growth Model (Dave Farmer, Metro Forecasting Models)
• Presentation: Space Needs Analysis (AECOM/Tom Henry)
• Presentation: Pavement Assessment Tool (Mott MacDonald/Walt Eastmond)
• Establish 2025 Targets for Action with discussion by Commissioners