Clay public meetings in 2022

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance applications. The first seeks to reduce a side setback from 20 ft. to 10 ft. in the AR zoning district. The second requests permission to place an accessory structure in the front yard of a lot under one acre in the AG zoning district.

• Public hearing on variance BOA 22-19 to reduce side setback from 20 ft. to 10 ft. in AR zoning district
• Public hearing on variance BOA 22-20 to allow accessory structure in front yard in AG zoning district
• Approval of minutes from the September 22, 2022 meeting
• Public comment periods are scheduled before and after hearings

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance to reduce side setbacks for a home in the AR zoning district. A request to allow an accessory structure in a front yard was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved September 22, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Approved BOA-22-19 to reduce side setbacks from 20-foot to 14-foot on both sides (5-0)
• Continued BOA-22-20 regarding a front yard accessory structure until January 26, 2023 (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board will hold multiple public hearings, including adoption of a comprehensive impact fee ordinance for various county facilities and several rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment applications. They will also consider contracts for a courthouse security system upgrade ($1.4M) and a smart corridor project ($145,780), among other items.

• Public hearing on adoption of Clay County Comprehensive Impact Fee Ordinance for government, jails, fire/rescue, law enforcement, parks, and library facilities
• Agreement with Miller Electric Company for courthouse access security system upgrade, $1,407,312.41
• Memorandum of Agreement with Smart North Florida, Inc. for Smart Corridor along Wells Road, $145,780
• Final public hearing on rezoning 1153 Clay Street from AR to PS-1 for a daycare facility
• Final public hearing on CPA-2022-16 and PID-2022-10 changing a parcel from Rural Residential to Industrial

The Board approved a Comprehensive Impact Fee Ordinance for government, fire, law enforcement, parks, and library facilities effective June 1, 2023. The Board also approved several land use changes and a $1.4M courthouse security upgrade. A request to change land use for a multi-family development on Blanding Boulevard was denied.

• Approved Comprehensive Impact Fee Ordinance effective June 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved $1,407,312.41 agreement with Miller Electric Company for courthouse security upgrades (5-0)
• Approved $145,780.00 agreement with Smart North Florida, Inc. for Wells Road smart corridor (5-0)
• Approved $2.1M School Concurrency agreement for Branan Field Park (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1153 Clay Street to PS-1 for a daycare facility (5-0)
• Approved land use change and rezoning for a cabinetry warehouse (5-0)
• Denied future land use map change for multi-family development on Blanding Boulevard (4-1)
• Approved $41,083.00 subscription payment to OpenGov, Inc. (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Clay County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment applications. Items include a corrective FLUM amendment, rezoning 0.51 acres to Public Services, modifying the Governors Park DRI/PUD, changing two parcels to Urban Core 16, and converting a rural parcel to Industrial. One rezoning application (REZ 2022-23) has been withdrawn by the applicant.

• REZ 2022-23 withdrawn by applicant — no hearing will be held
• CPA 2022-21: amend FLUM to reflect NE FL Greenway Trail segment along SR 21
• Z-2022-24: rezone 0.51 acres from Agricultural/Residential to Public Services 1
• CPA-2022-17 & REZ-2022-25: change two parcels from Commercial/UC-10 to UC-16 and rezone from BB/BB-2/PUD
• CPA-2022-16 & PID-2022-10: change one parcel from Rural Residential to Industrial and rezone to Planned Industrial Development

The Commission approved a multi-family residential rezoning and an industrial land use change despite resident opposition. It also approved amendments for a multi-use trail and the Governors Park DRI. One rezoning application was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved CPA 2022-21 to add NE FL Greenway Trail segment to comprehensive plan (6-0)
• Approved CPA 2022-12 corrective amendment to Future Land Use Map (7-0)
• Approved Z-2022-24 rezoning 0.51 acres to Public Services 1 for a daycare (5-1)
• Approved PUD amendment and development order for Governors Park DRI (7-0)
• Approved CPA-2022-17 changing land use to Urban Core 16 (5-2)
• Approved REZ-2022-25 rezoning parcels to Multi-family Residential RD-4 (5-2)
• Approved CPA-2022-16 changing land use to Industrial (4-2)
• Approved PID-2022-10 rezoning from AR to Planned Industrial Development (4-2)

Finance and Audit Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee will consider awarding multiple contracts, including a $451,295.35 bid for exhaust extractors at fire stations and a $1,783,983 grant agreement for CR 220 intersection improvements. They will also discuss franchise agreements for container service, grant applications for recycling carts and derelict vessel removal, and a donation of surplus property.

• Bid No. 22/23-5: Award to Safe Air Corporation for $451,295.35 for exhaust extractors at fire stations 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26
• Bid No. 22/23-8: Award to Two Fold Water Engineering for inspection of county-owned water treatment facilities
• First Supplemental to LAP Agreement: $100,000 additional funds for CR 220 at Town Center Parkway intersection improvements
• LAP Agreement for CR 220 intersection improvements at Lakeshore Drive and Old Hard Road: $1,783,983
• Grant application to EPA for $4,000,000 to purchase 96-gallon recycling collection carts

The committee reviewed and recommended 12 items for the Board's December 13, 2022, consent agenda, including equipment awards, franchise agreements, and grant applications. No final approvals were made during the meeting as items were moved to the Board for action.

• Recommended award of $451,295.35 to Safe Air Corporation for exhaust extractors (2-0)
• Recommended award to Two Fold Water Engineering, Inc. for water facility inspections (2-0)
• Recommended approval of container service franchise agreements for 11 providers (2-0)
• Recommended $100,000 supplemental agreement for CR 220 intersection improvements (2-0)
• Recommended $2,644 agreement for Evergreen Lane pedestrian improvements (2-0)
• Recommended $1,783,983 grant agreement for CR 220 intersection improvements (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Annual Report (2-0)
• Recommended donation of surplus 1995 Flex Bus to C and C Ministries, Inc. (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners will review a presentation regarding a Development Impact Fee Study. This study analyzes fees required to fund public facilities such as fire, law enforcement, and parks through 2045.

• Presentation of Clay County Development Impact Fee Study Administrative Draft
• Proposed residential impact fees ranging from $2,729 to $6,103 per dwelling unit
• Proposed nonresidential impact fees for various commercial and industrial uses

The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop to discuss a Development Impact Fee Study designed to fund infrastructure for future growth through 2045. No formal votes were taken; the Board requested further vetting and staff coordination with developers before the next meeting.

• Tabled formal adoption of impact fees pending further vetting
• Proposed $227.1M in non-impact fee funding to address existing facility deficiencies

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board will hold public hearings on several land-use changes, including a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment and a rezoning, both continued at the applicant's request. Commissioners will also consider business incentives for two projects, Project Gator and Project Buzz, and approve final plats for multiple subdivisions. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and a stormwater master plan update.

• Consideration of business incentives for Project Gator ($225M+, 80+ jobs) and Project Buzz ($26M, 90+ jobs)
• Final public hearing on CPA 2022-15, a small-scale FLUM change from Rural Fringe to Commercial (continued at applicant's request)
• Public hearing on Z-2022-22, rezoning 0.52 acres from AR to BA (continued at applicant's request)
• Final public hearing on CPA 2022-13, changing FLU designation from Rural Residential to Branan Field Rural Suburbs
• Public hearing on an ordinance extending the moratorium on residential density increases in the Lake Asbury Master Plan Area

The Board approved a one-year extension of the moratorium on land use amendments that increase residential density in the Lake Asbury Master Plan area. Other key actions included approving business incentives for two industrial projects and electing new leadership for 2023.

• Extended Lake Asbury residential density moratorium for one year (5-0)
• Approved business incentives for Project Gator (5-0)
• Approved business expansion incentives for Project Buzz (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Holiday Schedule as presented (3-2)
• Approved text amendments for Lake Asbury Village Centers under 10 acres (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Traffic Circulation Map to add Radar Road, Town Center Blvd, and Tynes Blvd/Royal Lakes Parkway (5-0)
• Waived staff costs for lien reduction at 2696 Greenwood Lane (5-0)
• Elected Betsy Condon as Chair and James Renninger as Vice-Chair for 2023 (5-0)

Finance and Audit Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee will consider eight business items, including a $262,771.97 playground equipment contract for W.E. Varnes Park and Island Forest Park, a $72,000/year lobbying services agreement, and a $26,498.98/month 911 network contract. Other items include advance payment for a pumper and ladder truck, a health insurance amendment, and a flooding vulnerability assessment grant amendment.

• Agreement with Playcore Wisconsin dba GameTime for $262,771.97 for playground equipment at W.E. Varnes Park and Island Forest Park (ARPA-funded)
• Agreement with The Southern Group of Florida, Inc. for lobbying services at $6,000/month ($72,000/year) for three years
• Advance payment for one Pumper Truck and one Ladder Truck from Ten-8 using Sourcewell contract
• Supplemental Agreement with AT&T for Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet) at $26,498.98/month for 60 months
• Seventh Amendment to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida administrative services agreement extending term to 12/31/2025

The committee voted to recommend eight separate agreements and funding requests be placed on the November 22, 2022, Board consent agenda. These items include park equipment, lobbying services, emergency vehicles, and grant amendments.

• Recommended $262,771.97 Playcore Wisconsin agreement for playground equipment (2-0)
• Recommended $6,000 monthly lobbying agreement with The Southern Group of Florida, Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended advance payment for Pumper and Ladder Trucks from Ten-8 (2-0)
• Recommended supplemental agreement with AT&T for Next Gen 911 services (2-0)
• Recommended Seventh Amendment to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of FL agreement (2-0)
• Recommended First Amendment to FL Dept of Environmental Protection flooding grant (2-0)
• Recommended Executive Compensation Attestation for FDACS grant (2-0)
• Recommended $4,000 TDC Sports Grant for Cattle at the Cove (2-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will discuss officer roles and nominate a new chairman following the resignation of Felician Hirsch. The board will also consider filling multiple vacancies across districts. No certificates of approval or other action items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of officer roles and nomination of new chairman
• Vacancies in Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and At Large (except District 5)
• Approval of minutes from September 1 and October 6, 2022 meetings

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board will hold a final public hearing on a zoning code change that would cap the number of residential units on lots narrower than 50 feet to 20% of total lots in a Planned Unit Development. Commissioners will also consider a road construction impact fee agreement for the County Road 218 extension, a $147,644 demolition contract for the voluntary home buyout program, and a vacation of a portion of Seminole Avenue right-of-way.

• Final public hearing on LDC-2022-16: limits narrow-lot homes in PUDs to 20% of total units
• Interlocal agreement with Shadowlawn CDD for CR 218 extension impact fee credits
• $147,644 demolition contract award for CDBG-DR Voluntary Home Buyout Program
• First reading of LDC 2022-07 exempting Lake Asbury Village Centers under 10 acres from use quantification
• Vacation of a portion of Seminole Avenue right-of-way near Shedd Road

The Board approved a zoning change limiting narrow residential lots in Planned Unit Developments to 20%. It also authorized participation in a Walmart opioid settlement and approved several interlocal and consulting agreements. The meeting included emergency updates regarding Tropical Storm Nicole.

• Approved LDC-2022-16 limiting PUD lots narrower than 50 feet to 20% of total lots (5-0)
• Approved participation in Walmart opioid settlement estimated at $336,000 local and $897,000 regional funds (5-0)
• Approved suspending yard waste fees at Rosemary Hill from Nov 11 to Nov 21, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Shadowlawn CDD for CR 218 Extension (5-0)
• Approved cooperative bid with Gate Fuel Services for gasoline and diesel (5-0)
• Approved continuing architectural/engineering agreements with GAI Consultants, Chen Moore & Associates, and Bhide & Hall Architects (5-0)
• Approved appointment of 6-11 members to Middleburg/Clay Hill Citizen Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Doug Conkey to North Florida TPO Citizen Advisory Committee (5-0)

Tourist Development Council

The Clay County Tourist Development Council will hear quarterly marketing reports from EVOK Advertising and Airstream Ventures, review budgets for fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23, and discuss the next steps for the Tourism Strategic Plan. The council will also approve minutes from the October 10, 2022 meeting and set meeting dates for 2023.

• EVOK Advertising quarterly marketing update with September 2022 performance data
• Airstream Ventures quarterly sports marketing report showing $66,000 annual contract and $6,000 tourism impact to date
• Final review of the 2018 Tourism Strategic Plan and its accomplishments
• Budget review for FY 21-22 and FY 22-23
• Setting 2023 meeting dates for the council

The Council approved a sports event grant for Cattle at the Cove and adopted the 2023 meeting schedule. Members also reviewed quarterly marketing and event reports and discussed priorities for the Tourism Strategic Plan.

• Approved $4,000 sports event grant for Cattle at the Cove (6-0)
• Approved October 10, 2022, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 2023 TDC meeting dates (6-0)

Finance and Audit Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee is deciding on multiple contract awards and approvals, including playground equipment for W.E. Varnes Park and Island Forest Park, demolition services for a home buyout program, and unclaimed decedent disposition services. They will also consider agreements for roadway striping, data monitoring, rescue units, and various grants and budget resolutions.

• Award $262,771.97 to Playcore Wisconsin dba GameTime for playground equipment at W.E. Varnes Park and Island Forest Park (ARPA-funded)
• Award $147,644.00 to B&M Land Construction, Inc. for demolition services under the CDBG-DR Voluntary Home Buyout Program
• Award $999.00 per case to Eternity Funeral Home and Crematory for unclaimed decedent disposition services
• Approve $124,888.58 startup and maintenance agreement with FirstWatch Solutions for CAD and staffing data monitoring
• Accept $43,914.00 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for the Sheriff's Office

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed several contracts, grant awards, and budget resolutions, recommending that all 11 business items be placed on the November 9, 2022, Board agenda. No final approvals were granted during this meeting as items were moved to the full Board for decision.

• Recommended $262,771.97 playground equipment award to Playcore Wisconsin dba GameTime (2-0)
• Recommended $147,644.00 demolition services award to B&M Land Construction, Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended $999.00 per case decedent disposition award to Eternity Funeral Home and Crematory of Jacksonville, LLC (2-0)
• Recommended roadway striping awards to Acme Barricades, LLC, P & P Striping, LLC, and Traffic Control Products of FL, Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended CAD and staffing data monitoring agreement with FirstWatch Solutions, Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended advance payment for four Braun rescue units (2-0)
• Recommended Equitable Sharing Agreement with Clay County Sheriff's Office (2-0)
• Recommended one-year container service renewal with Nixon's Outdoor Services, LLC (2-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold first public hearings on a comprehensive plan amendment to reclassify 23.52 acres on Live Oak Lane from Rural Residential to Branan Field Rural Suburbs, and on a zoning code change limiting narrow-lot homes in PUDs. One zoning application has been withdrawn. The commission will also review regional meeting times.

• CPA-2022-13: First hearing to change future land use on 23.52 acres at Live Oak Lane from Rural Residential to Branan Field Rural Suburbs
• LDC-2022-16: First hearing to limit residential lots narrower than 50 feet to no more than 20% of total lots in a PUD
• CPA-2022-15: Public hearing to amend 0.52 acres from Rural Fringe to Commercial
• Z-2022-22: Public hearing to rezone 0.52 acres from Agricultural/Residential to Neighborhood Business
• LDC-2022-14: Application withdrawn by applicant

The Commission approved a land use change for a cell tower and a code change limiting narrow lots in Planned Unit Developments. Two requests to rezone land for an emergency veterinary clinic were denied. The Commission also moved its regular meeting time to 5:00 pm.

• Approved staff report for CPA-2022-13 to change land use to Branan Field Rural Suburbs for a cell tower (5-2)
• Approved LDC-2022-16 to limit lots narrower than 50 feet to 20% of total lots in a PUD (4-3)
• Denied Z-2022-22 rezoning from Agricultural/Residential to Neighborhood Business for a vet clinic (7-0)
• Denied CPA-2022-15 land use change from Rural Fringe to Commercial for a vet clinic (7-0)
• Approved moving Planning Commission meeting start time to 5:00 pm (7-1)
• Scheduled January PC meeting for January 17, 2023, at 5:00 pm

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board will consider several major funding agreements, including a $957,582 contract with the Florida Department of Health for the Clay County Health Department and a $3.5 million amendment for owner's representative services for the Bonded Transportation Program. Public hearings are scheduled on impact fees for government, fire, law enforcement, parks, and library facilities, as well as a property purchase for the transportation program. Two rezoning requests have been continued to December.

• Funding agreement with State of Florida Department of Health for Health Department operations, not to exceed $957,582 plus $73,770 for two vehicles
• Sixth Amendment to Agreement with WGI, Inc. for Owner's Representative Services for Bonded Transportation Program, $3,532,555.78
• Public hearing on adoption of Comprehensive Impact Fee Ordinance for government, jails, fire, law enforcement, parks, and library facilities
• Public hearing on purchase of real property (Tax Parcel No. 22-05-25-010109-002-01) for Bonded Transportation Program
• Final public hearings on CPA-2022-07 and PUD-2022-07 continued to December 13, 2022

The Board approved a major roadway improvement project on Sandridge Road and a funding agreement for the County Health Department. A proposed comprehensive impact fee ordinance was postponed for 30 days following public opposition, and a new lobbying firm was selected via ranking.

• Approved $25,342,825 contract with Kiewit Infrastructure South Company for Sandridge Road improvements (5-0)
• Approved funding agreement for Clay County Health Department not to exceed $957,582 plus $73,770 for two vehicles (5-0)
• Approved $3,532,555.78 amendment for WGI, Inc. Owner’s Representative Services (5-0)
• Approved $600 purchase of real property on Sandridge Road for the Bonded Transportation Program (5-0)
• Approved resolution designating SR 100 as Veterans Honor Highway (5-0)
• Tabled comprehensive impact fee ordinance until December 13, 2022 (4-1)
• Ranked The Southern Group of Florida, Inc. as the top firm for professional lobbying services
• Tabled cooperative fuel bid with Gate Fuel Services, Inc. until next meeting (5-0)

Finance and Audit Meeting

The Finance & Audit Committee will consider awarding a $846,030.39 construction contract to Hubbard Construction Company for intersection improvements at CR 220 and Town Center Boulevard. The committee will also review several other items, including a $3.5M amendment for transportation program services, a $1.5M state grant for a greenways expansion, and a $4M SAFER grant for firefighter staffing.

• Bid No. 21/22-54: $846,030.39 contract award to Hubbard Construction for CR 220/Town Center Blvd intersection improvements
• Sixth Amendment to Agreement with WGI, Inc. for $3,532,555.78 for Owner's Representative Services for the Bonded Transportation Program
• State-Funded Grant Agreement with FDOT for $1,500,000 for Greenways Expansion Project from Live Oak Lane to Jennings State Park
• Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant in the amount of $4,057,906.50 for firefighter staffing
• First Renewal to Agreement with Locality Media, Inc. dba First Due Size Up for $40,162.50 for public safety software modules

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed nine agenda items and voted unanimously (2-0) to recommend most for the Board's consent agenda on October 25, 2022. One item — the Sixth Amendment with WGI, Inc. for $3,532,555.78 — was recommended for full Board discussion rather than the consent agenda. No items were approved, denied, or tabled by the committee itself; all recommendations will go to the full Board for final action.

• Recommended consent agenda: Bid No. 21/22-54 intersection improvement project to Hubbard Construction ($846,030.39) (2-0)
• Recommended consent agenda: RFP No. 21/22-72 mentoring/tutoring services for SWEAT Program to Bright Minds Youth Development (2-0)
• Recommended consent agenda: First Renewal to Agreement with Locality Media/First Due Size Up ($40,162.50) (2-0)
• Recommended consent agenda: Second Amendment/Renewal for public safety uniforms with Galls, LLC (2-0)
• Recommended consent agenda: ProCare Services agreement with Stryker Sales Corp. ($370,159.00) (2-0)
• Recommended full Board discussion: Sixth Amendment with WGI, Inc. for owner's representative services ($3,532,555.78) (2-0)
• Recommended consent agenda: State-funded grant agreement with FDOT for Greenways Expansion Project ($1,500,000.00) (2-0)
• Recommended consent agenda: FY 22-23 TDC Event Marketing Grant ($3,500.00) and three FY22/23 grant budget resolutions (2-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

This is a procedural meeting with only standard agenda items: approval of minutes, public comment, and old/new business. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are detailed in the provided agenda.

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on amending the Capital Improvement Plan and purchasing properties for a disaster recovery home buyout program. The board is also considering a land use change for 1,263 acres south of SR 16 from Commercial and Agriculture to Mixed Use and Urban Fringe.

• Proposed land use change for 1,263 acres south of SR 16 (CPA-2022-08)
• Purchase of three properties for CDBG-DR Voluntary Home Buyout Program: 4202 Scenic Drive, 744 Arran Court, and 2157 Hill Road
• Construction and Maintenance Agreement with FDOT for SR 15/US 17 from Water Oak Lane to Eagle Harbor Parkway
• Agreement with Kiewit Infrastructure South Company for Bonded Transportation Program services
• Public hearing to amend the Capital Improvement Element (CIE) of the County Capital Improvement Plan

The Board approved an ordinance amending the Capital Improvement Element of the Capital Improvement Plan, a resolution amending the non-CIE portion, and gave consensus to move forward with an impact fee ordinance for fire/rescue, law enforcement, parks, libraries, and government facilities. Three purchase and sale agreements were approved for the CDBG-DR Voluntary Home Buyout Program. A construction and maintenance agreement with FDOT for SR 15/US 17 improvements was also approved. The Board deferred a construction management at risk agreement for a bonded transportation project to the next meeting.

• Approved ordinance amending Capital Improvement Element of CIP (5-0)
• Approved resolution amending non-CIE portion of CIP (5-0)
• Gave consensus to move forward with impact fee ordinance for fire/rescue, law enforcement, parks, libraries, and government facilities
• Approved three purchase and sale agreements for CDBG-DR Voluntary Home Buyout Program (5-0)
• Approved construction and maintenance agreement with FDOT for SR 15/US 17 improvements (5-0)
• Approved purchase of real property for county facilities (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Town of Orange Park's USDOT Reconnecting Communities Grant application (5-0)
• Deferred item 12C (Kiewit agreement for Bonded Transportation Program) to October 25, 2022

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council is meeting to receive quarterly marketing reports from EVOK and Airstream Ventures and a final presentation on the Tourism Strategic Plan. The body will also review Tourist Development Tax collections and consider a marketing grant recommendation.

• Recommendation on FY 22-23 Event Marketing Grant for MVPA- Winter Rally and Swap Meet
• Final presentation of the Clay County Tourism Strategic Plan from CSL
• Five-year trend report of Tourist Development Tax (TDT) collections
• Quarterly marketing report from EVOK
• Quarterly report from Airstream Ventures

The Clay County Tourist Development Council approved a $3,500 event marketing grant for the MVPA Winter Rally and Swap Meet, held February 24-26, 2023 at Reynolds Industrial Park. The council also heard quarterly marketing reports from EVOK and Airstream Ventures, and received the final Tourism Strategic Plan from CSL. Minutes from the August 8, 2022 meeting were approved 9-0.

• Approved $3,500 event marketing grant for MVPA Winter Rally and Swap Meet (9-0)
• Approved minutes from August 8, 2022 TDC meeting (9-0)

Public Safety Coordinating Council

The Public Safety Coordinating Council will meet to select a Vice Chair and review relevant statutes and the Florida Sunshine Law. The council will also receive an update on the current status of the Clay County Detention Facility.

• Selection of Vice Chair
• Review of FSS 951.26 (1) (a) and 394.657 (2) (a)
• Review of the Florida Sunshine Law
• Status update on the Clay County Detention Facility

The Public Safety Coordinating Council unanimously re-elected Mark Wright as Vice-Chairman (11-0). Members reviewed relevant Florida statutes, discussed the Sunshine Law, and received updates on the Clay County Detention Facility's population and mental health services. No other formal decisions were made.

• Re-elected Mark Wright as Vice-Chairman (11-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Board is meeting to discuss officer roles and nominate a new Chairman following the resignation of Felicia Hirsch. The session also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.

• Nominations and selection of a new Chairman
• Approval of September 1, 2022 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Board met but could not take any action because it lacked a quorum. No minutes were approved, no officer roles were discussed, and no certificates of approval were considered. The meeting was adjourned after brief comments about a cemetery cleanup committee and a museum event.

• No action taken on approval of September 1, 2022 minutes
• No action taken on nominations or selection of a new chairman
• No certificates of approval were issued

Finance and Audit Meeting

The committee is reviewing several contracts for infrastructure, public services, and non-profit funding. Key items include a large FEMA grant for fire staffing and engineering services for Radar Road improvements.

• Acceptance of $4,057,906.50 SAFER Grant to hire 15 new firefighters
• Selection of England-Thims & Miller, Inc. for Radar Road improvements from SR-17 to Town Center Blvd
• Contract with North Florida Removal and Cleaning Service, Inc. at $300.00 per transport for deceased persons
• Additional $10,714.00 for HVAC and lighting at Aging True Community Senior Center
• Funding agreements for non-profits including Clay Behavioral Health Center, Inc. (up to $350,000.00) and Episcopal Children's Services, Inc. (up to $108,000.00)

The Finance and Audit Committee voted 2-0 to recommend placing all nine business items on the October 11, 2022 Board consent agenda, including a $4,057,906.50 SAFER grant to hire 15 firefighters, a $300-per-transport deceased persons transport contract, and a $10,714 HVAC upgrade at the senior center. No public comments were heard. The committee also received live updates on Hurricane Ian response and recovery efforts.

• Recommended placing RFQ for Radar Road engineering contract on consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended awarding deceased persons transport contract to North Florida Removal and Cleaning Service at $300/transport (2-0)
• Recommended approving $10,714 HVAC upgrade at Aging True Community Senior Center (2-0)
• Recommended renewing CDBG junk/debris removal contract with 904 Junk Removal for one year (2-0)
• Recommended renewing CDBG demolition contract with Conner Construction for one year (2-0)
• Recommended approving $570,612 in FY22/23 funding agreements with four non-profits (2-0)
• Recommended approving $4,057,906.50 SAFER grant to hire 15 firefighters (2-0)
• Recommended placing FDOT construction agreement for US 17 improvements on full Board agenda (2-0)

Public Safety Coordinating Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and test items. No substantive business, decisions, or specific projects are listed.

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board will review the FY 22/23 budget, millage rates, and employee benefit renewals. Discussion includes funding agreements for senior services, fire rescue equipment grants, and several public hearings regarding zoning and land use amendments.

• Funding agreement with Aging True Community Senior Services: $588,784.00 and $150,000.00
• FEMA grant for 24 portable radios for Fire Rescue: $174,545.45
• Middleburg Fuel Filling Station upgrade amendment: $179,325
• Public hearing on FY 22/23 budget and final millage
• Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendments for various parcels

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the final FY 2022-2023 budget of $702,827,040 and set the aggregate millage rate at 8.3427 mills, a 10.31% increase over the rolled-back rate. The Board also approved a $588,784 funding agreement with Aging True Community Senior Services, a $174,545 FEMA grant for firefighter radios, and a conditional alcohol permit for the Rotary Club's Swine and Dine Derby. Two land-use items (CPA-2022-07 and PUD-2022-07) were continued to October 25, 2022.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 budget of $702,827,040 and final millage rate of 8.3427 mills (5-0)
• Approved $588,784 funding agreement with Aging True Community Senior Services (5-0)
• Approved $174,545 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for 24 portable radios (5-0)
• Conditionally approved Rotary Club alcohol permit for Swine and Dine Derby (5-0)
• Approved $179,325 amendment for Middleburg Fuel Filling Station upgrade (5-0)
• Approved non-profit funding process plan and application review (discussion only)
• Continued CPA-2022-07 and PUD-2022-07 to October 25, 2022 (4-1)
• Approved rezoning of 1.15 acres at 211 Knight Boxx from PS-2 to RE (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding application BOA 22-16. The request seeks a variance to increase the required lot size from 21,780 sq. ft. to 64,787 sq. ft. within an AR zoning district.

• Public hearing for Application BOA 22-16: Variance to exceed maximum lot size in AR Zoning District

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance (BOA 22-16) allowing Caleb Crowder to exceed the maximum lot size in the AR zoning district with UC-10 future land use, from 21,780 sq ft to 64,787 sq ft, for a parcel at 4348 Logan Avenue, Orange Park. The 4-0 vote followed staff recommendation citing special circumstances from a 1993 code change that made the parcel nonconforming. The variance will enable splitting the 2.91-acre property into two lots, one with a renovated home and two mobile homes.

• Approved variance BOA 22-16 to increase maximum lot size from 21,780 sq ft to 64,787 sq ft for parcel at 4348 Logan Avenue (4-0)
• Approved August 25, 2022, Board of Adjustment meeting minutes (4-0)
• Consensus to hold combined November/December meeting on December 15, 2022, with no October meeting

Finance and Audit Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee is reviewing several service agreements, grant approvals, and contract amendments. Key items include funding for park improvements, jail expansion, and professional legal and medical services.

• Contract for $333,444.00 to El Faro Group, LLC for pickleball court conversions at W.E. Varnes Park and Twin Lakes Park
• $1,000,000.00 grant from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the Clay County Jail Expansion Project
• Agreement with Kayak Bass Fishing, LLC for $170,000.00 for tournament series and media promotion
• Agreement with North Florida Land Trust, Inc. for a land conservation study not to exceed $50,000.00
• Legal services agreement with McCabe & Ronsman for code enforcement at an hourly rate of $250.00

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed 16 agenda items and recommended all but one be placed on the September 27, 2022 consent agenda. The only item recommended for full Board discussion was the renewal of employee benefits. No final approvals were made; the Board will act on these recommendations at its next meeting.

• Recommended posting Notice of Intent and Award for Bid No. 21/22-63 (pickleball courts) to El Faro Group, LLC for $333,444.00
• Recommended approval of agreement with Greer Enterprises for Household Hazardous Waste Management Services (Oct 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2025)
• Recommended approval of legal services agreement with McCabe & Ronsman for code enforcement at $250/hour
• Recommended approval of first amendment to Black Creek Marina lease to allow liveaboards and Airbnb rentals
• Recommended approval of FY22/23 agreement with Challenge Enterprises for commodities distribution ($50,922.48)
• Recommended approval of agreement with North Florida Land Trust for conservation study ($50,000)
• Recommended approval of second extension for Medical Director Services with Justin Deaton, M.D. ($125,000)
• Recommended approval of surplus property declaration for escheatment properties

Finance Meeting

The Finance Department is meeting to approve payments and financial requests. The body will also review documents for the record and the disposal, transfer, and acceptance of equipment.

• Approval of payments
• Approval of equipment disposal, transfer, and acceptance
• Approval for refunds and financial requests

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the FY 22/23 budget and the purchase of land for a fire station. The body is also considering a $699,000 contract for the Tax Collector Middleburg Office buildout and updates to the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.

• First Public Hearing for Adoption of Tentative Millage and Budget for FY 22/23
• Agreement with STG Contracting Group, Inc. for Middleburg Office Buildout Project for $699,000
• Public hearing for Purchase and Sale Agreement for real property for a fire station (Tax Parcel No. 03-07-26-015782-000-00)
• Proposed text amendment to add RV and Boat Storage as a Conditional Use in Lake Asbury Rural Community zoning
• Second Renewal to Banking Services agreement with Wells Fargo Bank through September 30, 2025

The Board approved a $701 million tentative budget for FY 2022-2023 with an aggregate millage rate of 8.3427 mills, a 10.31% increase over the rolled-back rate. They also approved a $699,000 contract for the Tax Collector Middleburg office buildout, a $1.74 million FDOT contribution for road projects, and a purchase agreement for land to expand Fire Station 24. Several proclamations, appointments, and subdivision acceptances were also approved unanimously.

• Adopted tentative millage rate of 8.3427 mills (5-0)
• Approved $699,000 contract with STG Contracting for Tax Collector Middleburg office buildout (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 5+ acres for Fire Station 24 expansion (5-0)
• Approved second renewal of banking services agreement with Wells Fargo for three years (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of Willow Springs 3 and Foxmeadows Unit 8-A subdivisions with MSBU (5-0)
• Appointed Kimberly Evans to Tourist Development Council and Howard Fryer to Lake Asbury/Penney Farms CAC (5-0)
• Accepted resignations from Fleming Island Advisory Committee and Historic Preservation Board (5-0)

Finance and Audit Meeting

The committee is considering various service agreements for waste management, legal aid, and court services. The body will also review a new fee schedule for the Board of Commissioners and a design firm selection for a county building.

• Award of Bid No. 21/22-65 for Household Hazardous Waste Management to Greer Enterprises, LLC
• Funding agreement with Clay Behavioral Health Center, Inc. not to exceed $168,100.00 per fiscal year
• Funding agreement with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc. for $158,410.00
• Phase I Preconstruction agreement with D.E. Scorpio Corporation for $45,000.00
• Adoption of the FY 22/23 Schedule of Fees and Services

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed 21 agenda items and unanimously recommended each be placed on the September 13, 2022 Board consent agenda. No public comments were made. The committee also received live project updates from Grants, Public Works, Engineering, Facilities, and Parks & Recreation divisions.

• Recommended award of HHW management services to Greer Enterprises (2-0)
• Recommended approval of roll-off container service agreement with United Site Services (2-0)
• Recommended selection of Walker Architects for design services (2-0)
• Recommended $168,100 drug court funding agreement with Clay Behavioral Health (2-0)
• Recommended $56,160 drug court case manager agreement with Nekesha Robinson (2-0)
• Recommended $158,410 legal aid funding agreement with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (2-0)
• Recommended $66,981.40 sheriff security services MOA for Administration Building (2-0)
• Recommended $66,981.40 inmate work crew MOA with Clay County Sheriff (2-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners held a joint workshop to discuss revisions to the Land Development Code. The session focused on updating sign regulations and zoning regulations.

• Discussion of Article 7 Sign Regulations
• Discussion of Article 3 Zoning Regulations
• Proposed relocation and consolidation of sign definitions into Section 1-15
• Proposed reformatting and renumbering of Section 1-15 definitions

The Clay County Planning Commission held a workshop to review proposed revisions to Article 7 (sign code) of the Land Development Code and to kick off work on Article 3 (zoning code). No formal decisions were made; the workshop was for discussion and feedback. The commission provided input on sign regulations, including concerns about lighting, feather flags, and digital billboards, and discussed broader zoning issues such as parking, tree preservation, and infrastructure.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• Reviewed proposed Article 7 sign code changes
• Kicked off Article 3 zoning code rewrite discussion
• Commission provided feedback on sign lighting, feather flags, and billboards
• Commission discussed zoning issues: parking, trees, infrastructure

Planning Commission Meeting

The Commission held a public hearing regarding a proposed text amendment to allow RV and boat storage as a conditional use within the Lake Asbury Rural Community zoning district. Discussion included concerns from residents about land use appropriateness, lighting standards, and the lack of formal review by the Citizens Advisory Committee.

• LDC-2022-12: Proposed text amendment to add RV and Boat Storage as a conditional use in LA RC
• Z-2022-15: Rezoning of 1.15 acres from PS-2 to RE
• CPA-2022-10: Small-scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Urban Core-10 to Commercial
• REZ-2022-19: Rezoning of 1.041 acres from AR to BB-3
• PCD 22-08: Rezoning of 1 acre from BB-3 to PCD

The Planning Commission approved a text amendment allowing RV and boat storage as a conditional use in the Lake Asbury Rural Community, with a 10-acre minimum parcel size and 50% site coverage limit, voting 4-2. They also denied a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for a commercial use on Hansen Avenue, voting 5-1 and 5-2 respectively. Other actions included approving a rezoning for a free medical clinic, a text amendment exempting small village centers from use mix requirements, and a transportation map update.

• Approved LDC-2022-12 adding RV and boat storage as conditional use in LA RC with 10-acre minimum and 50% site coverage (4-2)
• Denied CPA-2022-10 changing land use from Urban Core-10 to Commercial at 411 Hansen Avenue (5-1)
• Denied REZ-2022-19 rezoning 1.041 acres from AR to BB-3 at 411 Hansen Avenue (5-2)
• Approved Z-2022-15 rezoning 1.15 acres from PS-2 to RE at 211 Knight Boxx Road (6-0)
• Approved PCD-22-08 rezoning 1 acre from BB-3 to PCD for The Way Free Medical Clinic at 302 College Drive (6-0)
• Approved LDC-2022-07 exempting Lake Asbury Village Centers under 10 acres from use mix requirements (6-0)
• Approved CPA-2022-09 text amendment to exempt small village centers from use mix requirements (6-0)
• Approved transmittal of changes to Transportation Element Map 1 adding Radar Road, Town Center Boulevard, and Tynes Boulevard/Royal Pines Drive (6-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Board is meeting to approve minutes from the August 4, 2022 meeting and discuss the placement of a historical marker. The board approved a request to commemorate the Blue Angels' practice history at Branan Field.

• Approval of historical marker for Blue Angels at Branan Field, favoring the location at the intersection of Plantation Oak Boulevard and Oakleaf Village Parkway

The Historic Preservation Board approved the August 4, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0). Chairman Felicia Hirsch resigned; the board agreed to wait before electing a new chair. No certificates of approval were issued. Staff presented information on board vacancies and a cemetery preservation program.

• Approved August 4, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Agreed to delay election of new chair until consulting Vice-Chairman Chris Stubbs

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing requests to reduce property setbacks in the Agricultural/Residential district. One request involves a rear setback reduction for an existing deck, and another proposes reducing front, side, and rear setbacks to allow for a new dwelling.

• Variance BOA 22-13: Reduce rear setback from 35 ft. to 29 ft. 8 in. at 7230 Lazy Bone Road
• Variance BOA 22-14: Decrease front setback from 30 ft. to 5 ft., side setback from 20 ft. to 5 ft., and rear setback from 35 ft. to 5 ft. at 2569 Pinellas Ln.

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance (BOA-22-14) for Boyd Brown to decrease front, side, and rear setbacks from 30 ft., 20 ft., and 35 ft. respectively to 5 ft. each at 2569 Pinellas Lane, Middleburg. The decision was based on the parcel's triangular shape and size making it unbuildable with standard setbacks. Staff recommended approval, finding special circumstances not caused by the applicant.

• Approved variance BOA-22-14 to reduce front setback from 30 ft. to 5 ft., side setback from 20 ft. to 5 ft., and rear setback from 35 ft. to 5 ft. for 2569 Pinellas Lane

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review several land use amendments, including a large-scale change for 1,263 acres south of SR 16. The meeting also includes discussions on non-profit funding, professional auditing agreements, and annual road maintenance assessments.

• Agreement with James Moore & Co., P.L. for auditing services ($295,000 for FY2022; $270,000 for FY2023; $270,000 for FY2024)
• Purchase and sale agreements for five properties in the CDBG-DR Voluntary Home Buyout Program
• Rezoning of 94.87 acres from Industrial Select to Industrial Heavy
• Future Land Use amendment for 1,263 acres south of SR 16 from Commercial/Agriculture to Mixed Use and Urban Fringe
• Annual assessment rate resolutions for Hidden Waters MSBU, Oak Forest MSBU, and Blue Jay Drive Roads MSBU

The Board approved a land development code change allowing manufactured dwelling units as a permitted use in the Branan Field Rural Suburbs land use category outside recorded subdivisions (4-0). They also approved a rezoning of 94.87 acres from Industrial Select to Industrial Heavy for a manufacturing facility (4-0). A large-scale comprehensive plan amendment for the G Bar Ranch development (up to 4,000 homes and 400,000 sq ft commercial) was continued to October 11, 2022, after concerns about traffic, schools, and public safety.

• Approved LDC amendment allowing manufactured homes in Branan Field Rural Suburbs outside subdivisions (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 94.87 acres from IS to IB for manufacturing facility (4-0)
• Continued CPA-2022-08 (G Bar Ranch) to October 11, 2022 (3-1)
• Approved lien reduction for Julissa Lopez property at 3206 Bear Run Blvd (4-0)
• Approved 3-year auditing agreement with James Moore & Co. for $295K/$270K/$270K (4-0)
• Approved alternative procedure to notice public hearings for transportation program property purchases (4-0)
• Approved wetland mitigation credit reservations for Cathedral Oak Parkway project (4-0)
• Approved solid waste collection assessment rate of $161.00 (3-1)

Finance and Audit Meeting

The committee is considering the renewal of 23 container service franchise agreements and a memorandum of agreement for a public safety training facility at Camp Blanding. The body will also review grant awards and consulting services for landfill compliance.

• Renewal of 23 container service franchise agreements for one year (Oct 1, 2022 – Sept 30, 2023)
• Addendum No. 42 with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for Rosemary Hill landfill permit compliance up to $129,200.00
• Memorandum of Agreement with Camp Blanding Joint Training Center for a 15-acre public safety training facility
• FY 2022-2023 TDC Event Grant requests totaling $125,697.00
• Secondary Employment Government Contract with Clay County Sheriff's Office for the SWEAT Program ($38-$42/hour)

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed nine agenda items and voted unanimously to recommend each for placement on the August 23, 2022 Board of County Commissioners consent agenda. No final approvals were made; all decisions are pending full Board action. The items include franchise agreement renewals, a consulting contract, an interlocal agreement, a sheriff's contract, a Camp Blanding MOA, a solicitation, and TDC grant matters.

• Recommended 24 container service franchise renewals for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended $129,200 Jones Edmunds addendum for landfill compliance for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended interlocal agreement with Green Cove Springs for pickleball courts for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended SWEAT program contract with Sheriff's Office for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended Camp Blanding MOA for public safety training facility for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended solicitation for solid waste franchise applications for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended FY 22-23 TDC grant guideline changes for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended $125,697 in TDC event grants for consent agenda (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several items including a bid for monument signage, land development code amendments, and an interlocal agreement with the School Board. The meeting also includes updates on the Bonded Transportation Program and the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Award of Bid No. 21/22-31 for Monument Welcome Signage to West Central Signs Inc. for $27,337.16
• Interlocal Agreement with Clay County School Board for use of the county radio system for five years
• Public hearing for LDC 22-13 regarding manufactured dwelling units in Branan Field Rural Suburbs
• Final Public Hearing for PUD 2022-06 to change zoning for 39.98 acres
• Renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Century Ambulance Service, Inc.

The Board approved PUD 2022-06, rezoning 39.98 acres at Russell and Sandridge roads to allow a 280-unit cottage-style multifamily community and up to 75,000 sq ft of commercial space. The vote was 3-2, with Vice-Chairman Condon and Chairman Bolla opposing. The project does not increase density beyond current zoning and includes a publicly accessible park with parking.

• Approved PUD 2022-06 for 280 cottage-style units and commercial space at Russell and Sandridge roads (3-2)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Clay County School Board for use of county radio system, $135,000 total (5-0)
• Approved resolution declaring Green Cove Springs area slum/blighted and creating a Community Redevelopment Agency (5-0)
• Awarded bid for monument welcome signage at Oakleaf Plantation Parkway and Wells Road to Signstar for $27,337.16 (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including ambulance service renewal, finance business, and final plat for Zappulla (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Patrick Faulkner from Lake Asbury/Penney Farms CAC (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 26, August 2 Finance/Audit, and August 2 Standing Committee meetings (5-0)
• Held first public hearing on LDC amendment to allow manufactured homes in Branan Field Rural Suburbs (no action taken)

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council is meeting to make funding recommendations for special, signature, and sports event marketing grants. The body will also conduct a third discussion on the FY 22-23 Tourism Department Budget Draft and review quarterly marketing reports.

• Funding recommendations for 14 event grants, including the Clay County Agricultural Fair and Green Cove Springs RiverFest
• Review of FY 22-23 Draft Budget
• Request to use Tourist Development Tax funds for two Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performances
• Proposed changes to FY 21-22 Sport Event Grant guidelines
• Discussion of an Entertainment Economic Development Summit requested by Commissioner Renninger

The Tourist Development Council approved the FY 22-23 grant awards, including a $45,000 grant to the Clay County Agricultural Fair, and adopted new Sports Event Grant guidelines with a $35,000 maximum award. The council also approved $3,500 for the Black Creek Paddling Festival and $25,000 for the Northeast Florida Scottish Games and Festival. A motion to reduce BASCA's grant to $1,500 failed, but a $2,500 grant was approved.

• Approved $45,000 grant for Clay County Agricultural Fair (6-0)
• Approved Sports Event Grant guidelines with $35,000 max award (6-0)
• Approved multi-year agreement for sports grants (6-0)
• Approved $2,500 grant for BASCA CapeAbilities 5K (5-1)
• Approved $3,500 for Black Creek Paddling Festival and $25,000 for Scottish Games (6-0)
• Approved staff recommendations for special event grants except BASCA (6-0)
• Approved minutes from March 21 and May 9, 2022 meetings (6-0)

VAB

The Value Adjustment Board is meeting to appoint an attorney and special magistrates for property tax appeals. The board will also establish administrative procedures and a filing fee for petitions.

• Adoption of a $15.00 filing fee for petitions for the 2022 tax year
• Appointment of an attorney to represent the VAB
• Selection and review of contracts for Special Magistrates
• Approval of resolution to extend and certify 2022 Real Property and Tangible Personal Property Ad Valorem Tax Rolls
• Adoption of Local Administrative Procedures for hearings and evidence exchange

The Clay County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) held its second certification meeting, appointing Commissioner James Renninger as chairman (5-0) and re-appointing William Davie II as VAB attorney (5-0). The board also approved a $15 petition filing fee, adopted local administrative procedures, re-appointed current special magistrates, and approved resolutions directing the property appraiser to certify the 2022 tax rolls and initial certifications. No substantive decisions beyond these procedural actions were made.

• Appointed Commissioner James Renninger as VAB chairman (5-0)
• Re-appointed William Davie II as VAB attorney (5-0)
• Approved $15 petition filing fee resolution (5-0)
• Adopted Clay County VAB Local Administrative Procedures (5-0)
• Re-appointed current special magistrates (5-0)
• Approved resolution directing property appraiser to extend and certify 2022 tax rolls (5-0)
• Approved initial certifications of VAB for 2022 tax rolls (5-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to discuss an application for a historic marker commemorating the Blue Angels. The application was submitted by Mary Justino of the Clay County Archives.

• Application for historic marker at Branan Field Outlying Airfield for the Blue Angels

The Clay County Historic Preservation Board approved an application for a historic marker commemorating the Blue Angels' practice at the former Branan Field, now the Oakleaf development. The board favored the yellow star location at the intersection of Plantation Oak Boulevard and Oakleaf Village Parkway due to public access. The application was presented by Clay County Archives staff, and the board voted 5-0 to approve the marker.

• Approved June 2, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Blue Angels historic marker application, favoring yellow star location (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Commission is reviewing several public hearing items including text amendments for RV and boat storage, large-scale future land use changes, and various rezoning applications. Discussion includes residential conversions and industrial zoning adjustments.

• LDC-2022-12: Add RV and Boat Storage as a conditional use in LA RC
• CPA-2022-07: Change 26.4 acres from Commercial to UC-10
• PUD-2022-07: Rezoning at southwest corner of Blanding Blvd. and Venture Lane
• PUD-2022-06: Rezoning of 39.98 acres from LA MPC and LA VC to PUD
• Z-2022-18: Rezoning of 94.97 acres from IS to IB

The Clay County Planning Commission approved a rezoning for a 26.4-acre parcel at Blanding Blvd. and Venture Lane from BB to PUD, with a 35-foot height restriction, by a 4-2 vote. The commission also approved a comprehensive plan amendment for the same site, a rezoning for a manufacturing facility, a large-scale land use amendment for G Bar Ranch, and a code change allowing manufactured homes in Branan Field Rural Suburbs. A rezoning for a Lake Asbury PUD tied 3-3 and will go to the BOCC without a recommendation.

• Approved PUD-2022-07 with 35-foot height restriction (4-2)
• Approved CPA-2022-07 changing 26.4 acres from Commercial to UC-10 (6-0)
• Approved Z-2022-18 rezoning 94.97 acres from IS to IB (6-0)
• Approved CPA-2022-08 transmittal for G Bar Ranch (6-0)
• Approved LDC-2022-13 allowing manufactured homes in BF RS (6-0)
• Tied 3-3 on PUD-2022-06, goes to BOCC without recommendation
• Continued LDC-2022-12 (RV/boat storage) to September 6, 2022 (6-0)

Finance and Audit Meeting

The committee is reviewing multiple contract amendments, renewals, and grant awards. Items include architectural services for parks, water resource development, and school board lease renewals.

• Approval of top 3 ranked firms for Parks and Recreation architectural/engineering consulting
• First Amendment to Black Creek Water Resource Development Project agreement
• Ten-year renewal of Neptune Park lease with Clay County School Board
• Increase of contract funding for the Sheriff's Work Ethic and Training (SWEAT) Program
• Annual operational funding of $125,000 for St. Johns River State College Performing Arts Complex

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed nine agenda items and unanimously recommended all for placement on the Board's August 9, 2022 consent agenda. These items include contracts, amendments, and budget resolutions for various projects and services. No final approvals were made; the recommendations will be considered by the full Board.

• Recommended approval of top 3 ranked firms for RFQ 21/22-47 (2-0)
• Recommended approval of First Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with SJRWMD (2-0)
• Recommended approval of First Renewal to Neptune Park lease (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Fourth Amendment to SWEAT funding agreement (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Eighth Renewal to SJRSC Performing Arts Complex agreement (2-0)
• Recommended approval of First Amendment to JTA transit study MOU (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Grant Agreement for Flooding Vulnerability Assessment (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Sixth Modification to Hurricane Loss Mitigation sub-grant (2-0)

Standing Committee Meeting

The Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on Century Ambulance Service, Inc.'s application to renew its Class B, C, and D Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCNs) for ambulance service in Clay County. The committee will make findings and provide a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. The Fire Chief's review found the application complete and the applicant competent, and recommends approval.

• Public hearing on Century Ambulance Service, Inc.'s renewal application for Class B, C, and D COPCNs
• Application fee of $150.00 ($50 per classification) submitted
• Century Ambulance contracts with Orange Park Medical Center, St. Vincent's Medical Center Clay County, Baptist Health's Clay County Medical Campus, and Haven Hospice
• Fire Chief recommends issuance of the certificates
• Committee may recommend issuance, denial, or a public hearing before the Board

Board of County Commissioners Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss financial planning and revenue. The session focuses on budget management and federal funding.

• Revenue Streams
• Fund Budgets
• 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan
• American Rescue Plan

The Board of County Commissioners held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY22/23 budget, including revenue estimates, expenditure plans, reserve analysis, personnel plan, and the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. No formal votes were taken; the workshop was for discussion and staff presentations. The proposed budget includes a $15 minimum pay implementation, a 3% COLA, and using $24 million in mobility fees for bonded road projects.

• Reviewed proposed FY22/23 budget with $104.85M General Fund expenditures
• Discussed using $24M in mobility fees for bonded road projects
• Presented 5-year Capital Improvement Plan with no new projects
• Noted CIP years 3-5 not balanced with current revenues
• Implemented $15 minimum pay one year early
• Factored 3% COLA into personnel plan

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review the FY 2022/2023 tentative budget and maximum millage rates. The agenda includes several land use decisions, including multiple rezoning applications and comprehensive plan amendments. Additionally, the Board is considering professional service contracts for auditing, facility renovations, and stormwater modeling.

• Agreement with Jones Edmunds & Associates Inc. for stormwater modeling: $1,677,960.61
• Request for local support grants: $500,000 for Animal Services, $500,000 for Regional Sports Complex, and $1,000,000 for Substance Abuse Recovery Center
• Rezoning of 39.98 acres to PUD (hearing moved to August 9, 2022)
• Rezoning of 1.04 acres from BA-2 to BB-3 on CR 218
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 15.46 acres in Keystone Heights

The Board approved the proposed FY 2022/2023 millage rate of 8.601 (with an unincorporated services MSTU adjustment) by a 4-1 roll call vote, with Chairman Bolla dissenting. They also scheduled the first public budget hearing for September 13, 2022, and the final hearing for September 27, 2022. Additionally, the Board approved several contracts and agreements, including a $1.68M stormwater modeling contract and a $135,000 radio system agreement with the School Board.

• Approved FY 22/23 millage rate of 8.601 (4-1, Bolla opposed)
• Scheduled budget hearings for Sept 13 and Sept 27, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved $1,677,960.61 stormwater modeling contract with Jones Edmunds (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft radio system agreement with School Board for $135,000 with annual true-up and CPI escalation (5-0)
• Approved RFQ for auditing services to James Moore & Co. (5-0)
• Approved RFQ for CMAR services to D.E. Scorpio for Health Dept renovation (5-0)
• Approved CDBG Annual Action Plan FY 2022-23 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning and land use changes for multiple properties (5-0)

Finance and Audit Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee is reviewing several contracts and project approvals. Key items include a transportation funding agreement and the selection of a security system vendor.

• Proposed $881,869.00 funding agreement with Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) for FY 22-23
• Selection of Miller Electric Company for the Courthouse Access Security System Upgrade (ARPA Project)
• Rejection of a $282,454.00 bid from Hager Construction for Clay County Jail 3rd Floor Mezzanine Projects
• Approval of the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for three fiscal years
• Second renewal of landfill maintenance agreement with Erosion Control Seeding & Mulching, Inc.

The Finance and Audit Committee voted 2-0 to recommend placing five items on the July 26, 2022, Board agenda. It recommended rejecting the sole bid for the jail mezzanine project as over budget, and recommended approving the courthouse security system upgrade with Miller Electric, the SHIP housing plan, the JTA funding agreement, and the landfill maintenance renewal. All items are recommendations to the full Board, not final approvals.

• Recommended rejecting Hager Construction bid for jail mezzanine project (2-0)
• Recommended awarding RFQ to Miller Electric for courthouse security upgrade (2-0)
• Recommended approving SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan 2022-2025 (2-0)
• Recommended approving $881,869 JTA funding agreement for FY 22-23 (2-0)
• Recommended approving second renewal of landfill maintenance agreement (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review several contract amendments for transportation and engineering projects. The agenda also includes bids for jail air handler replacement and elevator modernization.

• Award of $1,064,000.00 bid for CCSO Jail Air Handler Replacement to STG Contracting Group
• Award of $112,500.00 bid for CCSO Jail Elevators Modernization to Mowrey Elevator Company of Fl, Inc.
• Amendment to FDOT Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement providing $271,884.00 in funding
• Amendment to GAI Consultants, Inc. for engineering services in the amount of $75,755.07
• Amendment to Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for engineering services in the amount of $176,534.86

The Board approved awarding the CCSO Jail Air Handler Replacement bid to STG Contracting Group for $1,064,000, waiving the requirement that the contractor be registered in SAM before the agreement, contingent on registration prior to execution. The Board also approved several other items, including lien reductions, a partial lien release, and amendments to transportation agreements. All votes were 4-0 except the partial lien release (3-1) and the jail elevator modernization (3-1).

• Approved $1.064M jail air handler replacement to STG Contracting Group, with SAM registration waiver (4-0)
• Approved $112,500 jail elevator modernization to Mowrey Elevator Company (3-1)
• Approved lien reduction to $2,500 for 1072 Little Ruth Road (4-0)
• Approved Special Magistrate's lien reduction for 1068 Little Ruth Road (4-0)
• Approved partial lien release for SR 21 parcel (3-1)
• Approved $271,884 FDOT traffic signal maintenance amendment (4-0)
• Approved $75,755 value engineering amendment with GAI Consultants (4-0)
• Approved $176,535 amendment with Jacobs Engineering (4-0)

Finance and Audit Meeting

The committee is reviewing several bid awards for county services and supplies. It is also considering an amendment to a development agreement with St. Johns Classical Academy.

• Bid No. 21/22-55 for CCSO Jail Elevators Modernization to Mowrey Elevator Company of Fl, Inc. for $112,500.00
• Bid No. 21/22-56 for Roll Off Container Service to United Site Services of Florida, LLC
• Bid No. 21/22-58 for EMS Medical Supplies to multiple vendors
• Second Amendment to Development Agreement No. 2017/2018-130 AM2 with St. Johns Classical Academy, Inc.
• Purchasing Policy Waiver for medications and supplies

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed three bid awards and a development agreement amendment, recommending all four items for full Board consideration at the July 12, 2022 meeting. No final approvals were made; the committee only forwarded items. Project updates were provided for grants, public works, engineering, facilities, and parks.

• Recommended Bid No. 21/22-55 (CCSO Jail Elevators Modernization) to Mowrey Elevator Company for $112,500 to full Board
• Recommended Bid No. 21/22-56 (Roll Off Container Service) to United Site Services of Florida, LLC to full Board
• Recommended Bid No. 21/22-58 (EMS Medical Supplies) to multiple vendors to full Board
• Recommended Second Amendment to Development Agreement with St. Johns Classical Academy to full Board

Planning Commission Meeting

The Commission held public hearings regarding several land use amendments and rezoning applications. One significant discussion involved a request to change the future land use of 0.72 acres from Branan Field Primary Conservation Network to Urban Core.

• CPA 2022-03: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment for 0.72 acres at 3207 Wilderness Drive
• CPA 2022-05: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment for 1.094 acres
• REZ 2022-11: Rezoning of 1.094 acres from Rural Estates (AR-2) to Neighborhood Business (BA)
• PUD 2022-06: Rezoning of 39.98 acres to Planned Unit Development (postponed to August 2, 2022)
• CPA-2022-06: Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment for 15.46 acres

The commission approved a land-use change and rezoning for a 1.094-acre parcel in Middleburg to allow a Dunkin Donuts shop, and also approved a land-use change and rezoning for a 15.46-acre parcel in Keystone Heights to allow residential use. A third rezoning for a 1.04-acre parcel on CR 218 was approved to allow retail and outdoor display. One planned unit development hearing was postponed due to an advertisement error.

• Approved CPA 2022-05, changing future land use from Rural Residential to Commercial for 1.094 acres (8-0)
• Approved REZ 2022-11, rezoning 1.094 acres from AR-2 to Neighborhood Business District for a Dunkin Donuts (8-0)
• Approved CPA-2022-06, changing future land use from Commercial to Agriculture/Residential for 15.46 acres (8-0)
• Approved REZ 2022-14, rezoning 15.46 acres from Neighborhood Business to Agricultural/Residential (8-0)
• Approved REZ 2022-13, rezoning 1.04 acres from BA-2 to BB-3 for retail and outdoor display (7-0)
• Postponed PUD 2022-06 hearing to August 2, 2022 due to advertisement error

Board of County Commissioners Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss updates to the Land Development Code, including articles III and VII. The body will also review water conservation programs and sewer connection requirements.

• Comprehensive update of Articles III and VII of the Land Development Code
• Discussion on manufactured housing vs modular housing
• Review of stormwater ponds, landscape standards, and narrow lots
• WaterSense Program and Florida Friendly Landscaping penalties
• CCUA sewer connection requirements of 500 ft for development and 250 ft for failed septics

The Board directed staff to prepare an ordinance allowing manufactured housing in the Branan Field Rural Suburbs district for parcels not in platted subdivisions, with a draft due in August. Staff will also work with consultants on Lake Asbury and report back in October. No final votes were taken; all items were workshop discussions and staff directives.

• Directed staff to draft ordinance allowing manufactured housing in Branan Field Rural Suburbs (unanimous)
• Directed staff to work with WGI on Lake Asbury manufactured housing options, report in October
• Directed staff to bring stormwater pond code amendments in October
• Directed staff to bring narrow lot code amendments in October
• Directed staff to bring landscape and tree mitigation code amendments in October
• Directed staff to consult with CCUA on sewer connection requirements and irrigation restrictions

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review several infrastructure items including a $250,706.16 road resurfacing agreement and various drainage repair bids. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding land rezoning, a comprehensive plan amendment, and solid waste disposal fee adjustments.

• Agreement with CGC, Inc. for Louie Carter Road Resurfacing CDBG Project ($250,706.16)
• Bid No. 21/22-49 for Drainage Repair and New Public Works Construction ARPA Projects
• Rezoning application REZ-2022-03 for a 1.61-acre parcel from Agricultural Residential to Private Services
• Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment CPA 2022-03 regarding .72 acres of land
• Ordinance to amend the frequency of disposal fee exceptions for solid waste

The Board denied a requested future land-use change for 0.72 acres in the Branan Field Primary Conservation Network after public opposition and evidence of illegal clearing, bulkheading, and filling. The Board also directed staff to pursue a lawsuit against the landowner for violations. Additionally, the Board approved a $161.00/year universal collection assessment rate with a $22.71 recycling rebate, and gave consensus to move forward with a new event ordinance.

• Denied CPA 2022-03 land-use change and continuance (5-0)
• Directed staff to pursue lawsuit against landowner for violations (5-0)
• Approved $161.00/year universal collection assessment with $22.71 recycling rebate (4-1)
• Approved initial assessment resolution for subdivision roads MSBU with 175% maximum rate (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for August 23, 2022 to reset assessments for five subdivisions (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.61 acres from AR to PS-1 for St. Johns Classical Academy (5-0)
• Approved $250,706.16 agreement with CGC, Inc. for Louie Carter Road resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved $180,943.75 purchase of Sandridge Road property for stormwater retention (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a variance request to reduce a rear setback from 35 to 29 feet 8 inches in an AR zoning district. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the May 26, 2022, meeting.

• Application BOA 22-13: Variance to reduce rear setback from 35 to 29 ft. 8 in. in AR Zoning District

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance (BOA 22-13) allowing a rear setback reduction from 35 feet to 29 feet 8 inches at 7230 Lazy Bone Road, Keystone Heights, to permit a roof cover over an existing deck. The vote was 4-0. The board also approved the May 26, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved variance BOA 22-13 reducing rear setback from 35 ft to 29 ft 8 in at 7230 Lazy Bone Road (4-0)
• Approved May 26, 2022 Board of Adjustment meeting minutes (3-0)

Finance and Audit Meeting

The committee will review the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Report and a budget resolution for the FY21/22 post-audit true-up. Members are also considering several contract awards and amendments for health, juvenile justice, and flood mitigation services.

• Award of RFP No. 21/22-46 for a Strategic Conservation Plan and Land Acquisition Assistance to North Florida Land Trust, Inc.
• Agreement with Command Counseling Center, LLC for clinical services in the amount of $75,000.00
• Third Amendment to the Department of Juvenile Justice agreement for the Clay County Youth SWEAT Program adding $135,000
• Second Amendment to Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Agreement for 4055 Lazy Acres Road
• Amendment to Agreement No. 2021/2022-16 AM1 with State of Florida Department of Health

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed eight agenda items and voted unanimously (2-0) to recommend most for placement on the June 28, 2022, Board consent agenda, including the award of a strategic conservation plan contract, a counseling services agreement, and several amendments. The FY 2021 Audit Report was recommended for full Board discussion rather than consent. No final approvals were made by the committee; all items require full Board action.

• Recommended award of RFP 21/22-46 to North Florida Land Trust, Inc. for strategic conservation plan (2-0)
• Recommended agreement with Command Counseling Center, LLC for $75,000 clinical services (2-0)
• Recommended amendment to agreement with FL Dept. of Health for Clay County Health Dept. operations (2-0)
• Recommended third amendment to DJJ agreement for SWEAT program, adding $135,000 (2-0)
• Recommended second amendment to flood mitigation grant for 4055 Lazy Acres Road (2-0)
• Recommended modification two to subgrant for 4055 Lazy Acres Road (2-0)
• Recommended FY 2021 Audit Report for full Board discussion (2-0)
• Recommended resolution for FY21/22 post-audit true-up (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review a report from the Charter Review Commission regarding proposed home rule charter amendments and a special election. Additionally, officials will discuss road project options funded by Community Development Block Grants.

• Proposed Clay County Home Rule Charter amendments and special election
• CDBG Public Infrastructure Road Projects for Cattail Street and Louie Carter Road
• CR 209 Safety Improvements Project supplemental agreement for $4,607.70
• Acceptance of final plats for Sugar Leaf Farms and Anabelle Island Phases 1A and 1B
• CDBG Annual Action Plan FY 2022-23 public hearing

The Board approved Option 4 for the CDBG road projects, awarding a negotiated $250,706.16 contract for Louie Carter Road resurfacing, and approved a resolution to place three proposed charter amendments on the November ballot. The Board also approved an early lease termination with the Chamber of Commerce, added Juneteenth to the holiday schedule, and accepted the Charter Review Commission's report.

• Approved CDBG Option 4: Louie Carter Road resurfacing negotiated proposal for $250,706.16 (5-0)
• Approved resolution to place 3 charter amendments (commissioner salary COLA, term limit removal, CRC frequency) on November ballot (5-0)
• Approved early termination of Clay County Chamber of Commerce lease, authorizing County Manager to sign agreement (5-0)
• Approved Supplemental Agreements 3 & 4 with FDOT for CR 209 Safety Improvements Project (5-0)
• Approved amendment to 2022 holiday schedule to include Juneteenth (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including final plats, mortgage satisfactions, and easement releases (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of Joshua Allen's resignation from Historic Preservation Board (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Gerard Casale to Historic Preservation Board (5-0)

Finance and Audit Meeting

The committee is deciding on several awards for homeless stabilization and home reconstruction projects under the SHIP program. They are also reviewing emergency preparedness grants and firefighter staffing funds.

• Rejection of bids for Courthouse 2nd Floor build-out and covered parking due to high costs
• Proposed $300,000 award to Mercy Support Services for homeless stabilization
• Proposed $198,450 awards to Conner Construction and Demolition for Lazy Lane and North Street projects
• Renewal of OD2A Paramedicine Agreement with Florida Department of Health not to exceed $394,574
• Approval of $2,778,696 FEMA SAFER Grant to support 12 new firefighters

The Finance and Audit Committee voted 2-0 to recommend placing all eight business items on the June 14, 2022, consent agenda. These include rejecting two bids for the courthouse build-out and covered parking due to costs exceeding estimates, and re-bidding the parking area separately. The committee also recommended awarding contracts for homeless stabilization, demolition/reconstruction projects, and various grants. No final approvals were made; all items are recommendations to the full Board.

• Recommended rejecting both bids for Courthouse 2nd Floor Build-out and Covered Parking (2-0)
• Recommended awarding RFQ to Mercy Support Services for homeless stabilization ($300,000) (2-0)
• Recommended awarding Bid to Conner Construction for Lazy Lane demolition/reconstruction ($198,450) (2-0)
• Recommended awarding Bid to Conner Construction for North Street demolition/reconstruction ($198,450) (2-0)
• Recommended approving second renewal of SHIP down payment agreement with Finance Housing Authority (2-0)
• Recommended approving OD2A Paramedicine Agreement renewal with FL Dept. of Health ($394,574) (2-0)
• Recommended approving EMPA Grant with FDEM ($105,806) (2-0)
• Recommended approving budget resolutions for SAFER Grant ($882,132) and EMS Matching Grant ($57,741) (2-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and a rezoning request. One proposed change to the LA TRA Policy has been withdrawn by staff.

• CPA 2022-03: Proposed change of Future Land Use from BF-PCN to UC for 0.72 acres
• REZ-2022-03: Continued hearing to rezone 1.61 acres from Agricultural/Residential to Public Services-1
• Withdrawal of proposed changes to LA TRA Policy 1.1.3

The Clay County Planning Commission denied CPA-2022-03, a request to change the future land use of 0.72 acres at 3207 Wilderness Drive from Branan Field Primary Conservation Network to Urban Core (10), following staff's recommendation due to negative impacts on wetlands and ecosystems. The commission also approved REZ-2022-03, rezoning 1.61 acres at 148 Canova Street from Agricultural/Residential to Public Services-1 for St. John's Classical Academy, and approved the May 3, 2022 meeting minutes. A third item, transmittal of proposed changes to LA TRA Policy 1.1.3, was withdrawn by staff.

• Denied CPA-2022-03, land-use change from BF-PCN to UC (10) for 0.72 acres at 3207 Wilderness Drive (6-0)
• Approved REZ-2022-03, rezoning 1.61 acres at 148 Canova Street from AR to PS-1 for St. John's Classical Academy (6-0)
• Approved May 3, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes (5-0)
• Withdrawn by staff: transmittal of proposed changes to LA TRA Policy 1.1.3

Historic Preservation Board

The board is meeting to select its officers and discuss the status of the Slim Whitman Historic Marker project. The agenda also includes a review of certificates of approval.

• Selection of Board officers
• Status update on Slim Whitman Historic Marker project
• Review of Certificates of Approval

The board approved the officer slate of Felicia Hirsch as Chairperson, Chris Stubbs as Vice Chairperson, and Karla Logston as Secretary, effective August 4, 2022. Chris Stubbs volunteered to take over the Slim Whitman Historic Marker project after Josh Allen resigned. No certificates of approval were issued, and no new business was discussed.

• Approved May 5, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved officer slate: Hirsch, Stubbs, Logston (7-0)
• Chris Stubbs volunteered to lead Slim Whitman Marker project
• Adjourned meeting at 6:43 pm (7-0)

Charter Review Commission

The commission is conducting final public hearings on three proposed amendments to the Clay County Home Rule Charter. The body will also consider approving its 2021/2022 final report and a payment for legal services.

• Public hearing on cost of living increase for Clay County Commissioners salaries (Section 2.2.C.)
• Public hearing on removing term limits for elected county constitutional offices (Section 3.3.1.)
• Public hearing on revising the appointment of the Charter Review Commission (Section 4.2.B.)
• Payment of $3,675.00 to Glenn A. Taylor, P.A. for professional legal services
• Approval of the Charter Review Commission 2021/2022 Final Report

The Clay County Charter Review Commission held its final public hearings and approved three proposed charter amendments to be placed on the November 8, 2022 ballot: a cost-of-living increase to commissioner salaries (8-3), removal of term limits for elected county constitutional officers (8-3), and revising the appointment process for future Charter Review Commissions (unanimous). The Commission also approved a $1,012.50 payment to its attorney and adopted its final report with minor corrections. No public comments were made during the hearings.

• Approved charter amendment for cost-of-living increase to commissioner salaries (8-3)
• Approved charter amendment removing term limits for elected county constitutional officers (8-3)
• Approved charter amendment revising appointment of Charter Review Commission (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $1,012.50 to Glenn A. Taylor, P.A. for legal services (unanimous)
• Approved 2021/2022 final report with corrections (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a request to reduce the minimum lot width requirement for a property in the Southampton Unit One subdivision. The decision allows for a single-family residence on a parcel that is 50.1 feet wide instead of the required 60 feet.

• Approval of variance BOA 21-25 to reduce minimum lot width from 60 feet to 50.1 feet in the RB zoning district
• Public hearing regarding application BOA 22-06 for a rear setback reduction in RD zoning
• Public hearing regarding application BOA 22-07 for an accessory structure setback reduction in RA zoning
• Public hearing regarding application BOA 22-08 for a setback reduction in BB-3 zoning abutting a residential district

The Board of Adjustment approved all three variance applications on the agenda. Each was approved unanimously (3-0) despite staff recommendations for denial. The variances allow reduced setbacks for a roof extension, an accessory structure, and a commercial building.

• Approved BOA-22-06: rear setback variance from 20 ft to 12.3 ft for Enola Carter at 84 Fox Valley Drive (3-0)
• Approved BOA-22-07: accessory structure setback variance from 7.5 ft to 2.5 ft for Christian Carlson at 7501 Fleming Island Drive (3-0)
• Approved BOA-22-08: setback variance from 25 ft to 5 ft for EDGLYN, Inc. at 51 Knight Boxx Road (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the naming of the First Coast Connector as Cathedral Oak Parkway and award two CDBG contracts for junk removal and demolition. The meeting includes public hearings on rezoning a parcel on Henley Road and amending drive-thru rules in Lake Asbury.

• Award of RFP No. 21/22-33 for CDBG Junk/Debris Removal to 904 Junk Removal
• Award of Bid No. 21/22-34 for CDBG Demolition & Removal Services to Conner Construction and Demolition
• Proposed rezoning of a 2.07 acre parcel on Henley Road from PS-1 to LA RF (REZ-2022-04)
• Proposed text amendment to allow specified drive-thru uses in Lake Asbury Village Center (LDC 2022-02)
• Approval of Opioid Litigation Participation Form for settlement with Walgreens

The Board approved participation in the Walgreens opioid settlement, expected to bring over $1.1M directly to the county and about $2.6M to a regional fund over 18 years. It also gave consensus to continue the current solid waste collection model with citizen drop-off centers, rather than resuming curbside recycling or moving to every-other-week pickup. The Board approved several rezoning and land development items, including allowing drive-thru uses in the Lake Asbury Village Center district, and voted not to move forward with a proposed business tax.

• Approved opioid settlement participation with Walgreens (5-0)
• Continued solid waste option 1: citizen drop-off centers, no curbside recycling (consensus)
• Approved LDC-2022-02 allowing drive-thru uses in Lake Asbury Village Center (4-1)
• Approved rezoning REZ-2022-04 on Henley Road to LA RF (5-0)
• Approved naming First Coast Connector as Cathedral Oak Parkway and related plats (5-0)
• Approved RFP for junk/debris removal to 904 Junk Removal (5-0)
• Approved bid for demolition services to Conner Construction (5-0)
• Voted not to move forward with a business tax (3-2)

Finance and Audit Meeting

The committee is deciding on mowing service awards, a transit study partnership, and various grant allocations. They will also consider rejecting intersection improvement bids due to budget concerns.

• Award of Right-Of-Way Mowing (North) to Greenway Lawn & Landscape, LLC for $185,260.40
• Award of Right-Of-Way Mowing (South) to Greenway Lawn & Landscape, LLC
• Proposed 50/50 cost-split MOU with Jacksonville Transportation Authority for a transit study, capped at $100,000 for the County
• Rejection of two bids for the CR 220 At Town Center Blvd. Intersection Improvement Project due to budget concerns
• TDC grant recommendations including $12,000 and $10,000 for Girls Lacrosse Showcases

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed eight agenda items and unanimously recommended each be placed on the May 24, 2022, Board consent agenda. Items include awarding two right-of-way mowing bids to Greenway Lawn & Landscape, rejecting two over-budget bids for a road project, renewing a parks equipment RFP, approving a transit study MOU with JTA, accepting two grant budget resolutions, approving four TDC event grants, and a budget adjustment. No final approvals were made; all actions are recommendations to the full Board.

• Recommended awarding Bid 21/22-36 (Right-of-Way Mowing North) to Greenway Lawn & Landscape (2-0)
• Recommended awarding Bid 21/22-37 (Right-of-Way Mowing South) to Greenway Lawn & Landscape (2-0)
• Recommended rejecting two bids for CR 220 at Town Center Blvd. project due to budget (2-0)
• Recommended approving first renewal of RFP 18/19-2 for parks equipment (2-0)
• Recommended approving MOU with JTA for transit study, cost split 50/50 up to $100,000 each (2-0)
• Recommended approving two budget resolutions for grants ($10,000 and $35,000) (2-0)
• Recommended approving four TDC event grants totaling $28,500 (2-0)
• Recommended approving $81,265 budget adjustment for sidewalk projects (2-0)

Charter Review Commission

The commission held public hearings to consider three proposed amendments to the Clay County Home Rule Charter. The body also reviewed a payment for legal services.

• Public hearing on Charter Amendment to Section 2.2.C regarding cost of living increases for Clay County Commissioners' salaries
• Public hearing on Charter Amendment to Section 3.3.1 to remove term limits for elected county constitutional offices
• Public hearing on Charter Amendment to Section 4.2.B regarding the appointment of the Charter Review Commission
• Approval of $675.00 payment to Glenn A. Taylor, P.A. for professional legal services

The Clay County Charter Review Commission held public hearings on three proposed charter amendments and approved payment for legal services. The commission voted 10-1 to conclude its business at the end of the next public hearing on May 31, 2022, rather than scheduling a separate final meeting. No amendments were approved or denied during this meeting.

• Approved May 4, 2022 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved $3,675 payment to Glenn A. Taylor, P.A. for legal services (all in favor)
• Voted 10-1 to conclude CRC business after next public hearing instead of scheduling a final meeting

Board of County Commissioners Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a Solid Waste Management Plan covering the years 2021-2040. The discussion includes potential changes to curbside collection, rate adjustments, and future requirements for environmental convenience centers and transfer stations.

• Solid Waste Management Plan (2021-2040)
• Curbside RFP – Carted Collection
• Environmental Convenience Centers (ECCs) and disposal allowance
• New Transfer Station discussion
• Waste Management recycling and rate adjustments

The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop to review a 20-year solid waste management study, discussing challenges like increasing waste, costly facility repairs, and staffing shortages at Waste Management. No formal votes were taken; instead, the Board gave staff direction to explore options, including continuing drop-off recycling, phasing in rate increases, and studying potential changes to disposal limits. Staff will return with more details at a future meeting.

• Directed staff to continue current recycling drop-off program and explore every-other-week curbside option
• Agreed to phase in rate increases rather than implement all at once
• Asked staff to study reducing free disposal allowance from 13 tons to 3 tons per year
• Directed staff to research options for in-house yard waste and recycling collection
• Agreed to delay decision on new transfer station until economic conditions improve
• Asked staff to research ordinance requiring waste disposal at Rosemary Hill
• Directed staff to prepare RFPs for future collection and disposal contracts

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review several land development code amendments and a public hearing regarding street closures. The meeting also includes presentations on the North Florida Transportation Improvement Program and professional engineering services for stormwater modeling.

• Stormwater Modeling RFQ presentations: Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. and Stinghofen & Associates, Inc.
• Public Hearing on closing/vacating portions of Vermont Avenue, St. Louis Avenue, and Des Moines Avenue
• Zoning text change hearing for LDC-2022-03
• Land Development Code amendment hearing for drive-thru uses in Lake Asbury Village Center (LDC 2022-02)
• Land Development Code amendment hearing regarding Mini-Warehouse criteria (LDC-2021-14)

The Board approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Clay County Fire/Rescue Professionals (Local 3362), selected Jones Edmunds for stormwater modeling services, and confirmed new precinct and polling place boundaries. It also approved a lien reduction, an alternative property notice procedure, and several zoning text amendments. The mini-warehouse LDC item was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Firefighters Local 3362 (5-0)
• Ranked Jones Edmunds top firm for stormwater modeling RFQ (6-9 vote)
• Confirmed precinct and polling place changes (5-0)
• Reduced lien to zero for 105 Suzanne Ave (5-0)
• Approved alternative notice procedure for property purchases (5-0)
• Approved LDC-2022-03 clarifying Board of Adjustment powers (5-0)
• Appointed Colin Groff to Penney Farms/Asbury CAC (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including planning district map update (5-0)

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council is discussing the draft business plan and budget for FY 22-23. The body is also reviewing a new communications plan from EVOK Advertising and receiving progress updates on several county tourism projects.

• Review of FY 22-23 Tourism Department Business Plan and Budget drafts
• Grant requests for Girls Lacrosse Showcase, Bella Notte, and Rock the Box 2
• Progress updates on Clay County Gun Range, Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, Visitor Center, and Fairgrounds Master Plan
• Airstream Ventures sports marketing contract valued at $66,000 per year
• Proposed changes to FY 21-22 Grant Guidelines for special events and sports

The Tourist Development Council approved a $12,000 grant for the Girls Lacrosse Showcase (August event) contingent on equipment purchase becoming county property, and a $10,000 grant for a second lacrosse event with equipment purchase. They also approved $3,500 for Bella Notte and $3,000 for Rock the Box 2. The council received updates on the gun range, sports complex, fairgrounds, and visitor center projects.

• Approved $12,000 grant for Girls Lacrosse Showcase (6-0) contingent on equipment purchase
• Approved $10,000 grant for second lacrosse event (6-0) with equipment purchase
• Approved $3,500 grant for Bella Notte (6-0)
• Approved $3,000 grant for Rock the Box 2 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from March 21, 2022 meeting (6-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Board discussed the eligibility of a Slim Whitman historic marker and the status of an Augusta Savage marker. Members also reviewed a draft internal process for reviewing new historic marker applications and discussed current budget and procurement procedures.

• Discussion of $5,000.00 total budget and $2,100.00 expenditure for the August Savage Marker
• Proposed Slim Whitman Historic Marker at The Woodpecker Paradise property
• Review of draft Historic Marker Review Process document
• Status update on Augusta Savage Historic Marker installation

The Clay County Historic Preservation Board approved the April 7, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections, and discussed officer nominations and a tourism collaboration. No certificates of approval were issued, and no formal votes were taken on substantive items.

• Approved April 7, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (all in favor)
• Discussed officer nominations; vote deferred to next meeting
• Discussed tourism collaboration with Explore Clay program; no action taken
• Received Sunshine Law refresher training; no action taken

Charter Review Commission

The Commission is reviewing proposed charter amendments regarding commissioner salaries, term limits for constitutional offices, and meeting intervals. These items are being prepared for inclusion on a future ballot.

• Charter amendment for cost of living increases to Clay County Commissioner salaries
• Charter amendment to remove term limit provisions for elected county constitutional offices
• Charter amendment to change the Charter Review Commission meeting interval from four to eight years
• Payment to Glenn A. Taylor, P.A. for professional legal services

The Clay County Charter Review Commission held the first of three public hearings on three proposed charter amendments: cost-of-living increases for commissioner salaries, removal of term limits for constitutional officers, and revising the appointment process for the commission. No decisions were made; the commission only heard public comment. One resident spoke against the salary amendment, and no comments were made on the other two. The commission also approved the minutes from March 29 and approved a $675 payment to the commission attorney.

• Approved March 29, 2022 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved $675 payment to Glenn A. Taylor, P.A. for legal services (all in favor)
• Held public hearing on charter amendment for commissioner salary cost-of-living increase (no action)
• Held public hearing on charter amendment to remove term limits for constitutional officers (no action)
• Held public hearing on charter amendment revising Charter Review Commission appointment (no action)

Finance and Audit Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee will review several budget adjustments and contract approvals. Key items include a budget transfer for the Supervisor of Elections and the selection of a firm for stormwater modeling.

• Proposed $55,000 General Fund budget transfer for Supervisor of Elections hardware for the Clear Ballot System
• Selection of Singhofen & Associates, Inc. for RFQ No. 21/22-17 Professional Engineering Services for Stormwater Modeling
• Rejection of the single bid for Bid No. 21/22-35 CDBG - Lawn Service due to disqualification of Island Outdoor Management, Inc.
• Approval of a franchise transfer from Collier's Waste Containers, Inc. to Allsite Contracting, Inc. for container service
• Update of FY 2021/2022 Schedule of Fees and Services for Animal Services and Parks & Recreation

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed six agenda items but made no final approvals, instead recommending all six be placed on the May 10, 2022 Board agenda. Items include a $55,000 budget transfer for election hardware, a stormwater engineering contract, rejection of a lawn service bid, a franchise agreement transfer, fee schedule updates, and budget adjustments. The committee also received project updates from county staff.

• Recommended $55,000 budget transfer for Clear Ballot System hardware for May 10 consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended stormwater engineering RFQ award to Singhofen & Associates for May 10 agenda (2-0)
• Recommended rejection of CDBG lawn service bid and re-bid for May 10 consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended franchise agreement transfer to Allsite Contracting for May 10 consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended FY 2021/2022 fee schedule update for May 10 consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended FY 2021/2022 budget adjustments for May 10 consent agenda (2-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss several rezoning requests and text amendments to the Land Development Code. The meeting includes discussions on drive-thru uses, mini-warehouses, and the powers of the Board of Adjustment.

• REZ 2022-04: Rezoning 2.07 acres from Private Services (PS-1) to Lake Asbury Rural Fringe (LA RF)
• LDC 2022-02: Text amendment to allow specified drive-thru uses in Lake Asbury Village Center
• REZ-2022-03: Rezoning 1.61 acres from Agricultural/Residential to Public Services-1
• LDC-2021-14: Text amendment regarding mini-warehouses
• Proposed changes to LA TRA Policy 1.1.3 regarding Lake Asbury Adequate Public Facilities (APF) fee

The Clay County Planning Commission denied a proposed text amendment to allow specified drive-thru uses in the Lake Asbury Village Center zoning district (LDC 2022-02) with a 3-3 vote, which constitutes denial. The commission also denied the staff recommendation for the mini-warehouse code amendment (LDC 2021-14) after denying a continuance request, voting 6-0 against the staff report. Additionally, the commission approved a rezoning for a single-family residence, continued another rezoning, and approved a code amendment clarifying the Board of Adjustment's powers.

• Approved rezoning of 2.07 acres from PS-1 to LA RF with agreement limiting to one dwelling (6-0)
• Denied drive-thru amendment for Lake Asbury Village Center (3-3 vote, motion failed)
• Denied continuance for mini-warehouse code amendment (5-1)
• Denied staff recommendation for mini-warehouse code amendment (6-0)
• Continued rezoning REZ-2022-03 to June 7, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved LDC amendment clarifying Board of Adjustment powers (6-0)
• Continued LA TRA Policy 1.1.3 amendment to June 7, 2022 (4-2)

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing a request for a side setback reduction at 3318 Byron Road. They are also considering a variance for a proposed multi-story mini-warehouse project at 2530 County Road 220.

• Variance to reduce required minimum lot width from 60 ft. to 50.1 ft. (Application BOA 21-25)
• Variance for side setback reduction from 20 ft. to 5 ft. at 3318 Byron Road (Application BOA 21-34)
• Variance for mini-warehouse access, buffering, and fencing standards at 2530 County Road 220 (Application BOA 21-30)
• $11M to $14M estimated construction cost for proposed self-storage facility

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance (BOA-21-25) allowing a reduction in the minimum lot width at the building line from 60 feet to 50.1 feet for Lot 94 in the Southampton Unit One subdivision. The applicant, Marjus Kollcaku, plans to build a single-family residence on the non-conforming lot. Staff recommended approval, noting that denial would make the parcel unbuildable. The motion carried 5-0.

• Approved variance BOA-21-25 to reduce minimum lot width from 60 ft to 50.1 ft (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 24, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a broadband infrastructure agreement with Comcast and a pool management contract for Camp Chowenwaw Park. The meeting also includes public hearings on rezoning and mobility fee subsidies.

• Broadband infrastructure agreement with Comcast Cable Communications, LLC totaling $3,350,000 ($2,000,000 County portion)
• Camp Chow Pool Management agreement with YMCA of Florida's First Coast, Inc. for a maximum cost of $73,100
• Public hearing for rezoning parcel Z-22-06 from Single-Family Residential to Private Services
• Public hearing to consider Mobility Fee Subsidies for Most Uses
• Approval of Opioid Litigation Participation Forms for settlements with CVS, Teva, and Allergan

The Board approved a $3.35M broadband infrastructure agreement with Comcast, with the County contributing $2M and Comcast $1.35M, to extend service to northwest Clay Hill and south Keystone Heights. The Board also approved a $1M advance payment for the project. Additionally, the Board approved a resolution to place the School Board's one-mil property tax continuation referendum on the November 8, 2022 ballot.

• Approved Comcast broadband infrastructure agreement, $2M county share (5-0)
• Approved $1M advance payment for broadband project (5-0)
• Approved resolution placing school safety mil continuation on Nov. 8 ballot (5-0)
• Approved opioid settlement participation forms for CVS, Teva, Allergan (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 2771 Secret Harbor Drive to PS-5 for senior living (5-0)
• Approved Bazely PUD text change allowing 24-hour fast-food use (5-0)
• Approved $4,000 lien reduction offer for 1284 Bee Street North property (5-0)
• Approved $73,100 Camp Chowenwaw pool management contract with YMCA (5-0)

Finance and Audit Meeting

The committee is considering several agreements for park lighting, netting, and mowing services. The meeting also includes reviews of tourism advertising contracts, engineering services for the CR220 widening project, and grant award resolutions.

• Agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for Thunderbolt Park lighting: $118,000.00
• Agreement with Bliss Products & Services, Inc. for sports netting at seven parks: $334,261.45
• Mowing services contract for Parks & Recreation awarded to Greenway Lawn and Landscape, LLC
• Fourth Amendment to advertising agreement with EVOK Advertising & Design, Inc.: $205,479.00 annual fee
• Fifth Supplemental Agreement with Eisman & Russo for CR220 Widening Project: $86,274.93

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed seven agenda items, including contracts for sports lighting, netting, mowing, advertising, engineering, and grant budget resolutions. After discussion, the committee unanimously recommended that the full Board place all seven items on the April 26, 2022 consent agenda. No final approvals were made; the committee's recommendations will be considered by the Board.

• Recommended Musco Sports Lighting agreement ($118,000) for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended Bliss Products sports netting agreement ($334,261.45) for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended mowing services bid award to Greenway Lawn and Landscape for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended EVOK Advertising amendment ($205,479) for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended Eisman & Russo engineering supplemental agreement ($86,274.93) for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended SHIP Program annual report closeout for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended two budget resolutions for grant awards ($71,255 and $5,792.13) for consent agenda (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss infrastructure updates, lien reductions, and the acceptance of subdivision maintenance. The body is also reviewing appointments for the Tourist Development Council and the Northeast Florida Regional Council.

• Agreement with Willdan Financial Services, Inc. for $79,980.00 for a Planning and Development Impact Fee Study
• Acceptance of maintenance with MSBU of the Willow Springs Phase 2 subdivision
• Proposed public hearing on April 26, 2022, to vacate right of way adjacent to Goose Creek Subdivision
• Lien reduction requests for 224 Aldersgate Street and 951 Copperridge Court
• Acceptance of permanent easement at 5733 Pine Avenue for drainage

The Board approved a $79,980 agreement with Willdan Financial Services for a planning and development impact fee study (4-1). They also approved a $2M county investment in a broadband partnership with Comcast to serve about 3,700 homes in the Keystone-McRae and Middleburg-Clay Hill areas. Two lien reductions were approved, and the Board continued a mini-warehouse land development code change to April 26.

• Approved $79,980 impact fee study with Willdan Financial Services (4-1)
• Approved $2M county share for broadband expansion with Comcast (5-0)
• Reduced lien to $1,920 staff cost for 224 Aldersgate St (5-0)
• Reduced lien to $1,360 staff cost for 951 Copperridge Ct (5-0)
• Continued mini-warehouse LDC change to April 26 (5-0)
• Approved Brian Knight for TDC citizen seat (5-0)
• Approved Steve Kennedy for NEFRC municipal seat (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda with correction (5-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Board discussed the status of several historic markers, including updates on the Augusta Savage and Slim Whitman projects. Members also reviewed a proposal for a new marker in Oakleaf regarding Branan Field and the Blue Angels.

• Discussion of the 2021-2022 Budget and Procurement Process
• Proposed historic marker for Branan Field/Blue Angels in Oakleaf
• Status update on the Augusta Savage Historic Marker production
• Progress report on the Slim Whitman Historic Marker project
• Review of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report and 2040 Historic Preservation Element

The Clay County Historic Preservation Board met and discussed the budget and procurement process, the Slim Whitman historic marker eligibility, the Augusta Savage marker installation, and a draft historic marker review process. No formal decisions were made; the board approved the previous meeting's minutes and discussed future steps.

• Approved March 17, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Discussed budget and procurement process for historical markers
• Discussed Slim Whitman historic marker eligibility and next steps
• Discussed Augusta Savage marker installation and unveiling coordination
• Reviewed draft Historic Marker Review Process
• Opened nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair positions

Planning Commission Meeting

The Commission reviewed several public hearing items including a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment and a planned unit development revision. These items involve changes to future land use designations, commercial retail square footage, and the realignment of the First Coast Connector near Willow Springs.

• Rezoning of an existing single-family dwelling for use as an assisted living facility (REZ-22-06)
• Small-scale comprehensive plan amendment to change 8.92 acres from Rural Fringe to Commercial (CPA 2022-01)
• PUD rezoning to realign the First Coast Connector and include a 4-acre civic site for a potential fire station (PUD-2022-02)
• Text amendment to existing Bazely PUD (PUD-2022-04)
• Rezoning of 1.61 acres from Agricultural/Residential to Public Services -1 (REZ-2022-03)

The Clay County Planning Commission approved a rezoning to allow an assisted living facility for seniors at 2771 Secret Harbor Drive, and approved a text amendment to the Bazely PUD to allow 24-hour fast-food operations (for a planned McDonald's) at 2583 Henley Road, with the 24-hour use restricted to the northwest corner. A rezoning for St. Johns Classical Academy was continued, and a mini-warehouse code amendment failed and was continued.

• Approved REZ-22-06 rezoning to PS-5 for assisted living facility at 2771 Secret Harbor Drive (7-0)
• Approved PUD-2022-04 text amendment allowing 24-hour fast-food use at 2583 Henley Road, restricted to northwest corner (7-0)
• Continued REZ-2022-03 rezoning for St. Johns Classical Academy at 114 Canova Street (7-0)
• Failed LDC-2021-14 mini-warehouse text amendment (3-4)
• Continued LDC-2021-14 mini-warehouse text amendment to May 3, 2022 (6-2)
• Approved March 1, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Finance and Audit Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee is reviewing several service agreements and project updates. Key items include a contract amendment for the Clay County Courthouse remodel and an award for the Middleburg Fuel Filling Station upgrade.

• Second renewal of agreement with Cathedral Corporation for TRIM notice and exemption services
• $12,760.30 amendment for STG Contracting Group, Inc. for Clay County Courthouse Remodel-Design Areas 1 & 4
• $55,593.00 agreement with Mechanical Services of Central Florida, Inc. for HVAC system replacement at Aging True Center
• $719,008.00 award to Advantage Contracting Group for Middleburg Fuel Filling Station Upgrade
• Project updates for Grants, Public Works, Engineering, Facilities, and Parks & Recreation

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed four agenda items and unanimously recommended each be placed on the April 12, 2022, consent agenda for the full Board. These include a renewal for TRIM notice services, an amendment for courthouse remodel design work, a new HVAC control system agreement, and a bid award for a fuel station upgrade. No final approvals were made by this committee; all actions are recommendations to the Board.

• Recommended TRIM notice services renewal with Cathedral Corp. for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended $12,760.30 amendment with STG Contracting for courthouse remodel for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended $55,593.00 HVAC control system agreement with Certified Control Systems for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended $719,008.00 bid award to Advantage Contracting Group for fuel station upgrade for consent agenda (2-0)

Charter Review Commission

The commission is reviewing proposed ballot language for several charter amendments. Discussions include potential salary adjustments for commissioners and the elimination of term limits for constitutional offices.

• Proposed ballot text for BCC salary recommendations
• Proposed elimination of term limits for elected Clay County Constitutional Offices
• Proposed change to CRC meeting interval from four to eight years

The Clay County Charter Review Commission approved final ballot language for three proposed charter amendments: adding cost-of-living increases to commissioner salaries, eliminating term limits for constitutional officers, and changing the CRC meeting interval from four to eight years. All three items will go to public hearings in May before appearing on the ballot. The salary and term-limit measures passed 6-3; the meeting-interval change passed unanimously.

• Approved ballot language for commissioner salary cost-of-living increases (6-3)
• Approved ballot language to eliminate term limits for constitutional officers (6-3)
• Approved ballot language to change CRC meeting interval from 4 to 8 years (unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment held public hearings regarding land development code variances. The board denied two requests to reduce setbacks for residential construction on Clay Street and continued two other variance applications to a future meeting.

• Denied BOA 22-02: Request to reduce front, side, and rear setbacks for a lot on Clay Street in Fleming Island
• Denied BOA 22-03: Request to reduce front, side, and rear setbacks for a companion lot on Clay Street
• Continued BOA 21-34: Request to reduce side setback from 20 ft. to 5 ft. at 3318 Byron Road
• Continued BOA 21-30: Variance request for multi-story mini-warehouse access, side buffering, and fencing

The Board of Adjustment approved two variances. The first allowed a reduced side setback from 20 feet to 6 feet for a home at 3318 Byron Road. The second allowed a mini-warehouse at 2530 County Road 220 to have direct access to a non-arterial road, a reduced buffer, and a chain-link fence beyond 100 feet from the right-of-way. Both motions passed 4-0.

• Approved variance BOA-21-34 for 6-foot side setbacks at 3318 Byron Road (4-0)
• Approved variance BOA-21-30 for mini-warehouse at 2530 CR 220 with reduced buffer and fence (4-0)
• Approved February 24, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop to review water demand, conservation efforts, and water quality regulations. The session included updates on the Clay County Utility Authority's (CCUA) long-term resource planning and compliance with the Clean Waterways Act.

• Review of CCUA Integrated Water Resource Planning (IWRP) for future growth
• Discussion of septic to sewer conversion requirements under the Clean Waterways Act
• Update on the Black Creek Water Resource Development Project
• Overview of Resiliency and Environmental Services Grants
• Information regarding the May 5th Outdoor Water Use Stakement Meeting

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several large infrastructure contracts and multiple zoning changes. The meeting includes decisions on economic development incentives and the management of Knights Marina.

• Proposed $34,710,000.00 award to Superior Construction Company Southeast, LLC for First Coast Connector design-build
• Proposed $3,991,167.22 award to Kirby Development, Inc. for Aquarius Concourse project
• Lease agreement with LSA Sales, LLC for Knights Marina at $1,400.00 monthly base rent
• Public hearing to rezone 1,809 acres from PUD to LA MPC, LA VC, and LA GW
• ARPA funding award for workforce housing at Nathan's Ridge

The Board approved a $34.7M design-build contract for the First Coast Connector (SR 23 to Maryland Avenue) with Superior Construction Company Southeast, LLC, and authorized the Chairman to execute the agreement. The Board also approved $600,000 in ARPA funding for workforce housing at Nathan's Ridge, economic development incentives for Borland-Groover, and multiple rezoning and land use changes related to the Saratoga Springs DRI abandonment. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $34.7M First Coast Connector design-build contract to Superior Construction (5-0)
• Approved $600,000 ARPA funding for workforce housing at Nathan's Ridge (5-0)
• Approved economic development incentives for Borland-Groover medical facility (5-0)
• Approved abandonment of Saratoga Springs DRI and related land donations (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1,809 acres from PUD to Lake Asbury districts (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 458.92 acres to PUD (Rural Fringe) (5-0)
• Approved $3.99M Aquarius Concourse utility relocation bid to Kirby Development (5-0)
• Approved Knights Marina lease with LSA Sales, LLC (5-0)

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council is reviewing quarterly reports from marketing and sports vendors and discussing the draft business plan and budget for FY 22-23. The body is also considering the creation of a new Mural Grant Program for product development.

• First discussion of FY 22-23 Tourism Department Business Plan and Budget drafts
• Proposed creation of a Mural Grant Program
• Quarterly reports from EVOK Advertising and Airstream Ventures
• Update on $30,000 Product Development grant awarded to Town of Penney Farms Museum
• Review of contracts with Arrivalist Co. for visitor research and Visit Florida for a Google Audit program

The Tourist Development Council approved a motion to earmark $10,000 in the product development budget to pursue a matching grant for a county-wide mural plan. The council also approved the January 26, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0). No other formal votes were taken; the meeting consisted primarily of reports and updates on tourism marketing, events, and projects.

• Approved $10,000 for mural grant match (7-0)
• Approved January 26, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The board will receive status updates on the Augusta Savage and Slim Whitman historic markers. Members will also review background information regarding local, state, and federal historic preservation and the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

• Status update on Augusta Savage Historic Marker production
• Progress update on Slim Whitman Historic Marker
• Review of Evaluation and Appraisal Report and 2040 Historic Preservation Element
• Presentation on Board responsibilities under Article XII of the Land Development Code
• Selection of a new meeting date and time

The Historic Preservation Board approved the February 8, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (8-0) and voted to change its meeting schedule to the first Thursday of each month (8-0). The board discussed a proposed historical marker for Branan Field and the Blue Angels in Oakleaf, giving consensus to move forward, and received updates on the Augusta Savage and Slim Whitman markers. No certificates of approval were considered.

• Approved February 8, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (8-0)
• Approved changing meetings to first Thursday of each month (8-0)
• Gave consensus to move forward on Branan Field/Blue Angels historical marker proposal
• Discussed Augusta Savage marker production update (shipping in 3-4 weeks)
• Discussed Slim Whitman marker process and next steps

Finance and Audit Meeting

The committee will review several financial matters including budget adjustments for new staff positions, grant awards, and various service agreements. Discussions include funding for emergency medical services, tourism planning, and infrastructure projects.

• Creation of Assistant County Attorney and Risk Manager positions
• $150,000.00 resolution to establish Damages Processing Cost Center
• $124,760.00 agreement for a Tourism Strategic Plan
• $475,964.00 advance payment for two Braun Express Plus Chevy Ambulances
• $92,140.22 supplemental agreement for CR220 Widening Project

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed 11 agenda items and voted unanimously to recommend each for placement on the March 22, 2022, full Board agenda. No final approvals were made; all decisions are pending full Board action. The items include budget adjustments, grant resolutions, contracts, and bid awards.

• Recommended placing SRMC subgrant decline on March 22 agenda (2-0)
• Recommended FY 2021/2022 budget adjustments and resolutions for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended three grant budget resolutions under $50,000 for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended tourism strategic plan agreement with CSL International for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended waste tire disposal bid award to Empire Tire of Edgewater for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended stormwater pond mowing bid award to Island Outdoor Management for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended advance payment for two ambulances from Ten-8 Fire Equipment for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended FDOT agreement for Pine Avenue Pedestrian Bridges for consent agenda (2-0)

Charter Review Commission

The Commission discussed proposed ballot language regarding Board of County Commissioners salary recommendations and the elimination of term limits for elected constitutional offices. Members debated whether current compensation levels are sufficient to attract qualified candidates as the county grows.

• Proposed text for BCC salary recommendation for inclusion on ballot
• Proposed text for elimination of term limits for elected Clay County Constitutional Offices
• Request by Chris Russell to remove 'Community Activist Committees' from topic suggestions

The Clay County Charter Review Commission voted 10-2 to have the CRC attorney review revised ballot language for a proposed cost-of-living increase to commissioner salaries, with the new wording to be brought back at the next meeting. The commission also approved changing the Charter Review Commission's meeting interval from every four years to every eight years, and removed 'Community Activist Committees' from the list of charter topic suggestions.

• Approved motion to have CRC attorney review revised ballot language for commissioner salary cost-of-living increase (10-2)
• Approved changing CRC meeting interval from every four years to every eight years (all in favor)
• Removed 'Community Activist Committees' from 2021/2022 Charter Topic Suggestions list
• Approved motion to include 'The County' with a colon in ballot question on eliminating term limits for constitutional offices (all in favor)
• Approved February 3, 2022 CRC minutes (all in favor)
• Approved February 15, 2022 CRC minutes (all in favor)

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board will consider several amendments to the Capital Improvement Plan and various transportation program agreements. Additionally, the Board will hold public hearings regarding the establishment of the Shadowlawn Community Development District and several rezoning requests.

• Amendment to GAI Consultants Inc. agreement for $315,509.16 to include a roundabout study
• Amendment to WGI Inc. agreement for $95,197.88 regarding the Shadowlawn/CR209 intersection
• Amendment to WGI, Inc. agreement for $1,619,113.31 for CR218 services
• Petition to establish the Shadowlawn Community Development District
• Ordinance to amend the Capital Improvement Element

The Board approved the petition to establish the Shadowlawn Community Development District and the accompanying ordinance creating it, both by 5-0 votes. The Board also approved amendments to the Capital Improvement Plan and associated agreements for the Bonded Transportation Program, including a roundabout study and design work for the CR209/CR209B/Sandridge Road intersection. Additionally, the Board approved adding 4135 Bronco Road to the code enforcement foreclosure process and adopted an updated Animal Services ordinance and fee schedule.

• Approved petition to establish Shadowlawn Community Development District (5-0)
• Approved ordinance creating Shadowlawn Community Development District (5-0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan amendments and associated agreements (5-0)
• Approved $315,509.16 amendment for GAI roundabout study and design (5-0)
• Approved $95,197.88 amendment for WGI roundabout study and design (5-0)
• Approved $1,619,113.31 amendment for WGI CR218 design services (5-0)
• Approved adding 4135 Bronco Road to foreclosure process (5-0)
• Approved Animal Services ordinance and fee schedule update (5-0)

Charter Review Commission

The commission is reviewing proposed ballot text regarding Board of County Commissioners (BCC) salary recommendations and the elimination of term limits for elected constitutional offices. The body is also considering the removal of 'Community Activist Committees' from its topic suggestions.

• Proposed ballot text for BCC salary recommendations
• Proposed ballot text to eliminate term limits for elected Clay County Constitutional Offices
• Request to remove 'Community Activist Committees' from Charter Topic Suggestions
• Review of Article IV, Section 4.2.B regarding amendments and revisions by the Commission

The Clay County Charter Review Commission met on March 2, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so no substantive decisions were made. The only action was a request to remove 'Community Activist Committees' from the topic list, and the next meeting was set for March 15, 2022.

• Requested removal of 'Community Activist Committees' from Charter Topic Suggestions (no vote recorded)
• Set next meeting for March 15, 2022 at 7:00 pm

Finance and Audit Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee is reviewing an amendment to allow the Clay County Fair Association to fund a new restroom facility using rental fees. The committee is also considering the donation of a surplus vehicle and selecting a firm for a planning and development impact fee study.

• Amendment to Fairgrounds Lease Agreement #2018/2019-79 for a Restroom Facility Project exceeding $200,000
• Donation of a 2013 Chevrolet Impala to Mercy Auto Charitable Foundation
• Selection of a firm for RFQ No. 21/22-19 Planning and Development Impact Fee Study
• Project updates for Grants, Public Works, Engineering, Facilities, and Parks & Recreation

The Finance and Audit Committee voted 2-0 to recommend three items for the Board's March 8, 2022 consent agenda: an amendment to the fairgrounds lease for restroom improvements, donation of a surplus 2013 Chevrolet Impala to Mercy Auto Charitable Foundation, and acceptance of staff's ranking for an impact fee study RFQ with authorization to negotiate. No public comments were received. The meeting also included project updates from grants, public works, engineering, facilities, and parks and recreation.

• Recommended fairgrounds lease amendment for restroom capital improvement to consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended donation of surplus 2013 Chevrolet Impala to Mercy Auto Charitable Foundation to consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended acceptance of Willdan Financial Services as top-ranked firm for RFQ 21/22-19 and authorization to negotiate to consent agenda (2-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission held public hearings regarding several land development code changes and zoning amendments. Discussions included a request to rezone property for heavy business, a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment for professional offices, and various other rezoning applications.

• LDC 2021-15: Land Development Code change to create a Regional Event Venue use
• CPA 2022-01: Change 8.92 acres from Rural Fringe to Commercial
• PUD 2022-02: Rezoning of one parcel from PUD to PUD
• LDC 2022-01: Text amendment to Article XII regarding Citizen Advisory Committees
• LDC-2021-14: Land Development Code change for Mini-warehouse conditional use

The Clay County Planning Commission approved a rezoning for the Willow Springs North PUD, reducing residential lots from 25 to 6, increasing commercial retail from 87,120 to 242,542 square feet, and setting aside 4 acres for a potential fire station. The vote was 5-2, with the chairman and one commissioner opposing due to a digital sign allowance. The commission also approved a companion comprehensive plan amendment (CPA 2022-01) changing 8.92 acres from Rural Fringe to Commercial, and a separate 42-acre rezoning from PUD to PCD (planned commercial development) for the Saratoga East project, both 7-0 and 5-2 respectively.

• Approved CPA 2022-01, changing 8.92 acres from Rural Fringe to Commercial (7-0)
• Approved PUD 2022-02, Willow Springs North rezoning with 6 lots, 242,542 sq ft commercial, 4-acre civic site (5-2)
• Approved PCD 2022-01, 42-acre Saratoga East commercial rezoning with LAMP standards (5-2)
• Approved LDC 2022-01, codifying Citizen Advisory Committee procedures, contingent on removing term-limit language (7-0)
• Approved REZ 2022-02, rezoning 0.722 acres from RB to RE at 6244 Oberlin Ave, Keystone Heights (7-0)
• Continued LDC 2021-15 (Regional Event Venue) to April 5, 2022 (7-0)
• Continued LDC 2021-14 (Mini-warehouse conditional use) to April 5, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved February 1, 2022 minutes with spelling correction (7-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider four separate requests for variances to the Land Development Code. These requests primarily concern reductions in required setbacks for properties in the AR zoning district and a multi-story mini-warehouse.

• BOA 21-34: Request to reduce side setback from 20 ft. to 5 ft. in AR zoning district
• BOA 22-02: Request to reduce front, side, and rear setbacks in AR zoning district
• BOA 22-03: Request to reduce front, side, and rear setbacks in AR zoning district
• BOA 21-30: Request for variance regarding multi-story mini-warehouse access, side setback, and fencing

The Board of Adjustment denied two companion variance requests (BOA 22-02 and BOA 22-03) by Maxxim Construction and Roofing, LLC to reduce front, side, and rear setbacks on two AR-zoned parcels on Clay Street, Fleming Island. The board also continued two other variance applications (BOA 21-34 and BOA 21-30) to the next meeting on March 24, 2022. Minutes from January 27, 2022, were approved.

• Denied variance BOA 22-02 to reduce setbacks on Clay Street, Fleming Island (3-0)
• Denied companion variance BOA 22-03 to reduce setbacks on Clay Street, Fleming Island (3-0)
• Continued variance BOA 21-34 for 3318 Byron Road to March 24, 2022 (3-0)
• Continued variance BOA 21-30 for multi-story mini-warehouse to March 24, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved January 27, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing proposed changes to the Land Development Code, including tree protection requirements and stormwater pond standards. The workshop also covers adjustments to Lake Asbury APF costs and the removal of mobility fee subsidies for commercial uses.

• Proposed modification of Lake Asbury APF roads to a 4% fee
• Proposal to remove mobility fee subsidies for all commercial uses
• Creation of a $450,000 annual cap on available mobility fee subsidies
• Discussion of updates to the Capital Improvement Plan and American Rescue Plan projects

The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop to discuss planning and zoning topics, including a proposed increase to the Lake Asbury Adequate Public Facilities (APF) fee from 1.35% to 4% and the removal of two roads from the APF list to slow growth. Staff also recommended capping the mobility fee subsidy for commercial uses at $450,000 annually and removing subsidies for most commercial businesses. No formal votes were taken; these items are scheduled for future BCC meetings.

• Discussed increasing Lake Asbury APF fee from 1.35% to 4% and removing two roads from APF list (no vote)
• Discussed capping mobility fee subsidy at $450,000 and removing commercial subsidies (no vote)
• Discussed amending tree protection requirements, including increasing fines for clearing without a plan (no vote)
• Discussed options for stormwater pond regulations, including size and depth limits (no vote)
• Discussed maintaining 40-foot lot limits in Master Plan areas and considering percentage limits in PUDs (no vote)
• Discussed comprehensive update of Land Development Code Articles III and VII (no vote)
• Reviewed Capital Improvement Plan and ARPA project statuses (no vote)

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss budget adjustments, utility and animal ordinances, and various land agreements. Several public hearings regarding rezoning and development were requested to be continued by the applicants.

• Budget adjustment of $90,896.00 for Fire Inspection Fund vehicle purchase
• Mosquito Control Grant of $36,960 from FDACS
• Sports Event Grant of $40,000.00 to MotoSurf World Cup
• Supplemental Agreement for CR209 Safety Improvements Project for $10,265.13
• Proposed Donation and Sponsorship Policy to optimize non-tax revenue

The Board approved the consent agenda and several resolutions, including a donation and sponsorship policy and agreements for road projects. The Board gave consensus to move forward with the Community Redevelopment Area for Green Cove Springs and discussed but did not approve a utility tax increase. The animal ordinance changes were discussed, with the Board directing staff to require liability insurance for dangerous dogs and to research arming Animal Control Officers.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved donation and sponsorship policy (5-0)
• Approved mobility fee credit agreement for Robinson Ranch (5-0)
• Approved FY21/22 budget adjustment and mosquito control grant (5-0)
• Approved resolution for FY22 First Responders grant application (5-0)
• Approved agreements with FDOT for CR 220 utility subordination (5-0)
• Approved time extension for Youth Sports Complex agreement (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 sports grant for MotoSurf World Cup (5-0)

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission is meeting to discuss recommendations for Board County Commissioner salaries and the text for a related ballot item. The body is also reviewing the potential elimination of term limits and minimum qualifications for elected county constitutional offices.

• Recommendation for BCC Salary
• Proposed ballot text for salary recommendation
• Proposed elimination of term limits for elected Clay County Constitutional Offices
• Review of Section 3.1 regarding minimum qualifications for elected county constitutional offices

The Charter Review Commission voted 10-5 to give County Commissioners a cost-of-living increase tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and to modify the Charter so future CPI-based increases continue automatically without voter approval. A separate motion for a one-time $5,000 pay raise (from $37,000 to $42,000) was made but withdrawn. The Commission also voted 14-0 not to establish additional minimum qualifications for Constitutional Officers, and agreed to have the attorney draft ballot language for the salary change and for eliminating term limits for Constitutional Officers.

• Approved 10-5: Cost-of-living increase for County Commissioners tied to CPI, with Charter language modified to keep such increases in perpetuity without voter approval.
• Approved 14-0: No additional minimum qualifications for Clay County Constitutional Officers.
• Agreed to have CRC Attorney Glenn Taylor draft ballot language for the commissioner salary change and for eliminating term limits for Constitutional Officers.
• Withdrawn: Motion for a one-time $5,000 pay increase for County Commissioners (from $37,000 to $42,000).
• Failed 4-10: Motion to increase commissioner salary to 66% of state EDR ($52,303) with future increases tied to that rate.
• Failed: Motion to increase commissioner salary to $47,550 per year (no second).
• Failed: Motion to increase commissioner salary to $52,700 (withdrawn before vote).
• Set next meeting for March 2, 2022, at 7:00 pm.

VAB

The Value Adjustment Board is meeting to certify the 2021 Personal Property and Real Property Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls. The board will also review a finance update and invoices from Special Magistrates.

• Certification of 2021 Personal Property and Real Property Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls
• 2021 Finance Update: 663 petitions filed and $9,975.00 collected in filing fees
• Invoice for Special Magistrate Alex Ruden for VAB Training: $450.00
• Review of 663 withdrawn petitions from 2021

The Value Adjustment Board certified the 2021 Personal Property and Real Property Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls, a motion made by Vice-Chairman James Renninger and seconded by Joseph Wiggins, which carried unanimously. The board also reviewed the 2021 finance update, noting 663 petitions were filed and $9,975.00 in filing fees were collected, with all petitions withdrawn. No other substantive decisions were made; the item on special magistrate recommendations was informational only.

• Certified the 2021 Personal Property and Real Property Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls (motion by Renninger, seconded by Wiggins, carried unanimously).
• Noted 663 petitions were filed in 2021, with $9,975.00 collected in filing fees.
• Acknowledged all 2021 petitions were withdrawn, with no scheduled appearances or appeals.
• Received a $450.00 invoice from a special magistrate, paid from filing fees; other invoices pending.
• Requested a letter detailing costs associated with the petition process (Chairman Bolla).

Finance and Audit Meeting

The committee is reviewing several financial and contractual items including tourism grants, engineering services, and health department design agreements. Discussion includes various professional service renewals and the donation of surplus county property.

• $40,000.00 Sports Event Grant for MotoSurf World Cup
• Tourism Strategic Plan RFP selection process
• Agreement with Bhide & Hall Architects for $184,256.00 for Health Department Building design
• Donation of a 2004 Ford F-150 to St. Johns Classical Academy
• Engineering consulting agreements with Jones Edmunds and Associates, Inc., GAI Consultants, Inc., and WGI, Inc.

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the award for the Clay County Broadband Project and a $74,428 amendment for Fire Station 18 renovations. The meeting includes several public hearings for rezonings and comprehensive plan amendments.

• Recommendation for RFP No. 21/22-12, Clay County Broadband Project
• First Amendment to Agreement #2021/2022-65 for Fire Station 18 repairs: $74,428.00
• Final Public Hearing for REZ-2021-18: rezoning 0.918 acres to Heavy Business
• Final Public Hearing for CPA-2021-19: changing 1.02 acres to Commercial
• Final Public Hearing for PUD-2021-10: rezoning 1.02 acres to Planned Unit Development

The Board approved the award of RFP No. 21/22-12 for the Clay County Broadband Project to Comcast, with a 5-0 vote, to begin negotiations for high-speed internet service. They also approved a five-year Trap Neuter Vaccinate and Release (TNVR) plan (4-1), several lien reductions, and rezoning and land-use amendments. Two public hearings were continued to a later date.

• Approved Comcast broadband RFP award (5-0)
• Approved five-year TNVR plan (4-1)
• Approved lien reduction to $2,500 for CE-07-183 (4-1)
• Approved lien reduction to $2,080 for CE-14-025 (3-2)
• Approved rezoning REZ-2021-18 to BB-4 (5-0)
• Approved CPA-2021-19 land use change to Commercial (5-0)
• Approved PUD-2021-10 with Planning Commission changes (5-0)
• Continued DRI 2021-02 and CPA 2021-10 to later date (5-0)

Charter Review Commission

The Commission is reviewing the structure of the Board of County Commissioners, including potential changes to term limits and minimum qualifications. Members discussed whether the current five-member board can handle population growth with increased support staff.

• Accession of Charles Hodges to District 4 seat
• Accession of Christine Backscheider to District 5 seat
• Discussion regarding BCC term limits and minimum qualifications
• Discussion regarding BCC salary recommendations

The Clay County Charter Review Commission voted 9-2 to recommend removing term limits for constitutional officers (Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector, Clerk of Court and Comptroller, Property Appraiser) from the county charter. The commission also tabled a discussion on increasing county commissioner salaries until the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended removing term limits for constitutional officers (9-2)
• Tabled discussion on county commissioner salary increase until next meeting

Finance and Audit Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee is considering several service contracts and a mutual aid agreement for firefighting assistance. The body will also review the sale of dental equipment to the Florida Department of Health in Baker County.

• Sale of dental equipment to Florida Department of Health in Baker County for $1.00
• Mutual Aid Agreement with Naval Air Station Jacksonville for firefighting assistance (up to 10 years)
• Award of Bid #21/22-11 for Limerock Base to Liberty Trucking, LLC and Pritchett Trucking, Inc.
• Renewal of mowing services agreement with J&D Maintenance & Services of North Florida, LLC, including Keystone Heights Senior Center at $105.00 per cut
• Architectural services agreement with Dasher Hurst Architects, P.A. for public safety facilities

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed five agenda items and voted unanimously (2-0) to forward each to the full Board for the February 8, 2022 meeting. These include a dental equipment donation, a mutual aid fire-fighting agreement with Naval Air Station Jacksonville, a limerock base bid award, a facilities mowing services renewal, and an architectural services agreement. The committee also received live project updates from county staff on grants, public works, engineering, facilities, and parks and recreation.

• Forwarded dental equipment donation to Baker County to full Board (2-0)
• Forwarded mutual aid fire-fighting agreement with NAS Jacksonville to consent agenda (2-0)
• Forwarded limerock base bid award to Liberty Trucking and Pritchett Trucking to consent agenda (2-0)
• Forwarded facilities mowing services renewal with J&D Maintenance to consent agenda (2-0)
• Forwarded architectural services agreement with Dasher Hurst Architects to consent agenda (2-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding REZ 2021-14 to rezone eight parcels owned by the Clay County Redevelopment Authority to BB-2 zoning. Residents expressed concerns regarding drainage, flooding, and traffic impacts on the Forest Glen neighborhood. The Commission tabled the item pending further information regarding water management.

• Rezoning of 4.75 acres from various districts to BB-2 (REZ 2021-14)
• Discussion of a moratorium on residential density increases in Lake Asbury
• Public comment regarding drainage and illegal retention ponds near College Drive

The Clay County Planning Commission approved the abandonment of the Saratoga Springs Development of Regional Impact (DRI), along with several related rezoning and land use changes for the 2,421-acre property. The commission also approved a rezoning for a 0.918-acre parcel on Suzanna Avenue to Heavy Business, and continued a land development code change for mini-warehouses to the next meeting.

• Approved DRI 2021-02 to abandon Saratoga Springs DRI (6-0)
• Approved PUD 2021-06 rezoning 458.92 acres from PUD to PUD (6-0)
• Approved REZ-2021-11 rezoning 1,809 acres from PUD to LAMPC, LA VC, and LA GW (6-0)
• Approved REZ-2022-01 rezoning 11.13 acres from PUD to LAMPC (6-0)
• Approved REZ-2021-19 rezoning 5 acres from PUD to PS-2 (6-0)
• Approved PUD 2021-09 rezoning 94.68 acres from PUD to PUD (6-0)
• Approved REZ-2021-18 rezoning 0.918 acres from BB/RB to BB-4 (5-1)
• Continued LDC 2021-14 mini-warehouse text amendment to March 1, 2022 (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is holding public hearings to consider three variance requests regarding land development codes. The body will decide on requests to reduce setbacks and increase lot coverage for residential and commercial properties.

• BOA 21-22: Request to reduce front setback from 20 to 8 feet in the RB zoning district
• BOA 21-29: Request to reduce setback from Outstanding Florida Waters from 100 ft. to 70 ft.
• BOA 21-31: Request to reduce side setback in the AR zoning district from 20 ft. to 10 ft.

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance to reduce a front setback from 20 to 16.5 feet for a shed (BOA 21-22), and approved a variance to reduce the waterfront setback from 100 to 70 feet for a residential addition (BOA 21-29). A request to reduce a side setback from 20 to 10 feet (BOA 21-31) was denied. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved variance BOA 21-22 to reduce front setback from 20 to 16.5 feet (3-0)
• Approved variance BOA 21-29 to reduce waterfront setback from 100 to 70 feet (3-0)
• Denied variance BOA 21-31 to reduce side setback from 20 to 10 feet (3-0)

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council is reviewing quarterly marketing reports from EVOK and Airstream Ventures and evaluating a sports event grant request for the MotoSurf World Cup. The body is also discussing updates on the Visitor Center, Fairgrounds Master Plan, and the Northeast FL Sports Complex.

• Sports Event Grant Request for MotoSurf World Cup
• FY 21-22 budget report and Bed Tax Collections update
• Quarterly marketing report from EVOK
• Update on the Northeast FL Sports Complex
• Update on the Fairgrounds Master Plan

The Tourist Development Council approved a $40,000 sports grant for the MotoSurf World Cup event, contingent on the applicant filing an emergency action plan. They also approved a $100,000 request for a local advertising campaign and moved $110,000 from out-of-cycle grants to the general line. The council approved the November 2021 meeting minutes and set future meeting dates.

• Approved $40,000 MotoSurf World Cup grant, contingent on emergency plan (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 for local advertising campaign (6-0)
• Moved $110,000 from out-of-cycle grants to general line (6-0)
• Approved November 17, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Agreed to 2022 meeting dates: March 21, May 16, Aug 15, Oct 17, Nov 14

Board of County Commissioners Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a workshop to discuss proposed ordinance changes for animal services and review county revenue streams. The meeting includes updates on a new animal shelter and the evaluation of various fee schedules and taxes.

• Proposed ordinance changes regarding aggressive dogs, hobby breeders, pet shops, and citations
• Update on the New Shelter
• Review of the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and Building Fund
• Discussion of alternate revenues including Utility Tax, Business License, and Impact Fees
• Review of the Donation/Sponsorship Policy

This was a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. The Board discussed proposed changes to animal services ordinances (aggressive dogs, hobby breeders, pet shops, citations), the TNVR program, a new animal shelter, and various revenue options including utility taxes, business licenses, and impact fees. Staff was directed to research several items and bring back reports and draft ordinances for future meetings.

• No formal votes taken; workshop only
• Directed staff to research $100,000 dangerous dog insurance cost and availability
• Directed staff to analyze dog licensing program and report back
• Consensus to research local business tax and bring back recommendations
• Directed staff to prepare long-term TNVR plan and cost estimate
• Agreed to bring animal ordinance drafts back for discussion at February 22, 2022 BCC meeting
• Agreed to change February 8 workshop topic from broadband to Land Development Code

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss transportation priority projects, zoning changes, and various public hearings. Key decisions include the selection of a manager for Knight's Marina and the allocation of federal health relief funds.

• Award of RFP No. 20/21-25 for Management of Knight's Marina to LSA Sales, LLC DBA Black Creek Marina
• Budget Resolution for U.S. HHS Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 payment of $441,752.07
• Lump sum payment of $150,000.00 to UNF for Small Business Development Center services
• Public hearing for CPA 2021-18 to change 100.17 acres from Lake Asbury Rural Fringe to Lake Asbury Rural Community
• Public hearing for an ordinance and permit to allow beer and wine at the Northeast Florida Scottish Highland Games and Festival

The Board approved several items including the 2022 transportation priority list, the Knight's Marina management contract award, and a $441,752 budget resolution for rescue units. The most significant action was the withdrawal of the TEAMeffort comprehensive plan amendment (CPA 2021-18) to change 100.17 acres from Lake Asbury Rural Fringe to Rural Community, after extensive public comment and commissioner opposition. The applicant withdrew the application, so no vote was taken on the land-use change.

• Approved 2022 transportation priority projects list (5-0)
• Awarded Knight's Marina management contract to LSA Sales, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $441,752 budget resolution for two rescue units (5-0)
• Approved UNF Small Business Development Center MOU with $150,000 advance (5-0)
• Approved Scottish Highland Games alcohol ordinance amendment and permit (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 8 parcels to BB-2 for Clay County Development Authority (5-0)
• Approved LDC 2021-17 public notice text amendment (5-0)
• Approved CPA 2021-21 and REZ 2021-17 for Reinhold Corporation (5-0)

Finance and Audit Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to discuss several professional service renewals, grant applications, and inter-agency agreements. Key items include a $699,000 pier removal project and a $150,000 small business consulting agreement.

• Agreement with Hal Jones Contractor, LLC for Shands Pier Removal Project not to exceed $699,000.00
• Lump sum payment of $150,000.00 to University of North Florida for Small Business Development Center services
• Award of professional design services for Clay County Department of Health Building to Bhide & Hall Architects, P.A.
• Approval for Clay County Sheriff’s Office to apply for FY 2022/2023 grants
• Four budget resolutions for grants under $50,000, including $46,871.01 for MIS System Replacement

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed 10 agenda items and recommended each for placement on the January 25, 2022, Board meeting agenda. No final approvals were made; all items were forwarded for full Board consideration. The recommendations include grant applications, agreements, and budget resolutions.

• Recommended CCSO grant applications for FY 22/23 for consent agenda
• Recommended UNF Small Business Development Center MOU ($150,000) for full board discussion
• Recommended FDVA VetraSpec agreement for consent agenda
• Recommended Bhide & Hall Architects contract renewal for consent agenda
• Recommended Shands Pier Removal bid award to Hal Jones Contractor ($699,000) for consent agenda
• Recommended RFQ award for Health Department design to Bhide & Hall Architects for consent agenda
• Recommended NAS Jacksonville mutual fire aid agreement for consent agenda
• Recommended four budget resolutions for grants under $50,000 for consent agenda

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss infrastructure projects, including jail renovations and a new communications center. The meeting also includes a public hearing on code enforcement and building regulation ordinances.

• Agreement with Strollo Architects, Inc. for jail renovations in the amount of $331,200
• Agreement with Architects Design Group/ADG, Inc. for a Co-Located Communications Center not to exceed $148,210.00
• State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement with an estimated amount of $77,339.00
• Public hearing on ordinances amending the County Code regarding code enforcement, building regulations, and the housing code
• Award of RFQ #21/22-9 for engineering consulting to WGI, Inc., GAI Consultants, and Jones Edmunds

The Board approved a $331,200 architectural services agreement with Strollo Architects for jail renovations to add 86 beds, reduced a code enforcement lien on a property at 408 Hansen Avenue to $5,000, and approved a $148,210 design services agreement for a co-located communications center. The Board also approved the 2022 goals and priorities, including a workshop schedule, and reappointed four members to the Planning Commission. All votes were 5-0 unless otherwise noted.

• Approved $331,200 jail renovation design contract with Strollo Architects (5-0)
• Reduced code enforcement lien on 408 Hansen Avenue to $5,000 (5-0)
• Approved $148,210 design services for co-located communications center (5-0)
• Approved 2022 goals and priorities and workshop schedule (consensus)
• Reappointed four Planning Commission members (5-0)
• Approved State Aid to Libraries grant agreement of $77,339 (5-0)
• Approved ranking and award of engineering consulting RFQ to WGI, GAI, Jones Edmunds (5-0)
• Approved MLK Day proclamation (5-0)

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission is meeting to discuss the legislative branch of the county charter, specifically regarding County Commission composition, term limits, qualifications, and salaries. The body will also review suggestions for revised charter topics.

• Discussion of Section 2.2: Legislative Branch (composition, term limits, minimum qualifications, and salaries)
• Review of revised charter topic suggestions
• Approval of December 2, 2021 meeting minutes

The Clay County Charter Review Commission discussed but did not finalize changes to the Board of County Commissioners' composition, term limits, qualifications, and salaries. The commission agreed to keep five single-member districts, a two-term limit, and current minimum qualifications. It voted to recommend increasing commissioner pay, with the amount to be determined at a future meeting, and also voted to recommend creating a turnover package for future commissions.

• Agreed to keep Board of County Commissioners at five single-member districts
• Agreed to keep commissioner term limits at two terms
• Agreed to keep current minimum qualifications for commissioners
• Motion to increase County Commissioners' pay (amount to be determined) carried unanimously
• Motion to recommend BCC create a turnover package for future commissions carried unanimously
• Approved December 2, 2021 minutes unanimously

Finance and Audit Meeting

The committee will consider multiple agreements including wetland credit purchases for CR218, a school board interlocal agreement for Sandridge Road, and a demolition bid. Other items include Microsoft licensing payments, pet adoption processing services, and a CDBG grant.

• First Amendment to Agreement #2020/2021-179 with Town Branch, LLC for $95,200.00 in wetland credits
• Interlocal Agreement with School Board of Clay County regarding Sandridge Road pond use
• Bid #21/22-13 for SHIP Demolition and Reconstruction Project - Fuzzy Lane awarded to Maxxim Construction and Roofing, LLC for $277,000.00
• Agreement with Stripe, Inc. for pet adoption payment processing services
• Annual advance payment of $225,549.50 for Microsoft product licensing via SHI International Corp

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed seven agenda items and recommended six for placement on the January 11, 2022, consent agenda, including a wetland credit purchase, an interlocal agreement with the school board, a demolition bid award, a Microsoft licensing payment, an emergency alert system agreement, and a CDBG grant. One item, the Stripe payment processing agreement, was recommended for full Board discussion. No final approvals were made; all actions are recommendations to the full Board.

• Recommended First Amendment to Agreement #2020/2021-179 with Town Branch, LLC for $95,200.00 for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended Interlocal Agreement with School Board of Clay County for joint pond use for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended award of Bid #21/22-13 to Maxxim Construction and Roofing, LLC for $277,000.00 for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended Stripe, Inc. payment processing agreement for full Board discussion (2-0)
• Recommended Enterprise Enrollment Agreement with SHI International Corp for $225,549.50 for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended Memorandum of Agreement with FDEM for emergency alert system for consent agenda (2-0)
• Recommended CDBG FY2021 Entitlement Grant of $1,084,880.00 for consent agenda (2-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss several rezoning requests, a text amendment to public notice requirements, and comprehensive plan amendments. The meeting includes proposals for commercial and residential developments in various districts.

• REZ 2021-14: Rezoning of eight parcels owned by Clay County Redevelopment Authority to BB-2 district
• LDC 2021-17: Proposed text amendment to Article XII regarding legal advertising and public notice signs
• CPA 2021-21: Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the 2040 Future Land Use Map
• REZ 2021-17: Rezoning of three parcels owned by Reinhold Corporation at CR 218 and Bus Loop Blvd
• CPA 21-18: Large Scale FLUM Amendment to change 100.17 acres to Lake Asbury Rural Community

The Planning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend approval of a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment (CPA 21-18) to change 100.17 acres at 839 Lake Asbury Drive from Lake Asbury Rural Fringe to Lake Asbury Rural Community, a density decrease. The item now goes to the Board of County Commissioners for a transmittal hearing. The Commission also approved several other items, including a rezoning for the Clay County Redevelopment Authority and a text amendment to the Land Development Code.

• Approved CPA 21-18, land-use change for TEAMeffort property (5-2)
• Approved REZ 2021-14, rezoning 8 parcels to BB-2 (4-3)
• Approved LDC 2021-17, text amendment to Article XII (7-0)
• Approved CPA 2021-21, small-scale FLUM amendment (7-0)
• Approved REZ 2021-17, contingent on CPA 2021-21 (7-0)
• Approved PUD 21-08, rezoning 4.7 acres from PUD to PUD (4-3)
• Continued approval of December 7, 2021 minutes to next meeting (8-0)