DeSoto County public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to extend the local state of emergency declared in response to Hurricane Ian. The meeting agenda lists this as the only regular business item.

• Resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian

The Board of County Commissioners met to extend the Local State of Emergency resulting from Hurricane Ian. This action allows the county to continue disaster emergency response activities following flooding and property damage. The resolution was approved unanimously by the members present.

• Approved Resolution 2022-111 to extend the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to extend the local state of emergency declared for Hurricane Ian. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian

The Board of County Commissioners met to extend the Local State of Emergency resulting from Hurricane Ian. This action allows the county to continue disaster emergency response activities following property damage and flooding. The resolution was approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2022-110 to extend the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (unanimous)

Tourism Development Council

The DeSoto County Tourism Development Council will consider two marketing matching grant applications from the Arcadia Youth Rodeo and Little Britches Rodeo, and hear a presentation from Destination by Design. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and staff comments.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved $75,000 for the Cypress Gardens Apartment Complex via an RFP process and authorized up to $100,000 for nonprofit COVID-19 recovery funding. Several minor plats and land vacations were approved, while a special exception for a tilapia pond excavation was denied. The Board also elected Commissioner Schaefer as Chairman and Commissioner Gross as Vice Chair.

• Approved $75,000 for Cypress Gardens Apartment Complex via RFP process (unanimous)
• Approved up to $100,000 for nonprofit COVID-19 recovery funding (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Positive Mobility, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $65,727 for Jones Edmunds wastewater plant geotech testing (unanimous)
• Denied special exception for Eugene H. Turner & Son, Inc. tilapia pond excavation (unanimous)
• Approved minor plats for Greene Acres, Brown Ranchettes, and Woodson Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for Type 4 Excavation for Spanish Trails Farming & Land Company (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution for Arcadia Dreams LLC development plan (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners will consider two resolutions to extend the local state of emergency declarations for Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. The meeting is scheduled for 2:30 PM on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

• Resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian
• Resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Nicole

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved resolutions to extend the Local State of Emergency for both Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. These extensions support ongoing disaster emergency response activities following property damage and flooding in the county.

• Adopted Resolution extending Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution extending Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Nicole (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two action items: a resolution for Spanish Trails Farming & Land Company and a resolution for Eugene H. Turner & Son, Inc. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Resolution for Spanish Trails Farming & Land Company, LLC (USE-0087-2022) regarding Chastain excavation
• Resolution for Eugene H. Turner & Son, Inc. (USE-0108-2022) with Florida Department of Agriculture documents
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from August 2, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider two resolutions to extend the local state of emergency declared in response to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. This is a procedural item to continue emergency management measures.

• Resolution to extend Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian
• Resolution to extend Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Nicole

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved resolutions to extend the Local State of Emergency for both Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. These extensions allow the county to continue disaster emergency response activities. The Board was also informed that the Building Department waived $97,000 in storm-related permit fees.

• Approved extension of Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (3-0)
• Approved extension of Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Nicole (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider two resolutions to extend the local state of emergency declarations related to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. This is the only substantive action on the agenda.

• Resolution to extend local state of emergency for Hurricane Ian
• Resolution to extend local state of emergency for Hurricane Nicole

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved two resolutions to extend the local state of emergency for Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. These extensions allow the county to continue disaster emergency response activities following flooding and property damage.

• Adopted Resolution extending Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution extending Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Nicole (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider two resolutions to extend the local state of emergency declared in response to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution to extend Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian
• Resolution to extend Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Nicole

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved resolutions to extend the local states of emergency resulting from Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. Additionally, the Board voted to extend a permit fee waiver through January 10, 2023.

• Approved resolutions extending Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (Unanimous)
• Approved resolutions extending Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Nicole (Unanimous)
• Approved extension of permit fee waiver through January 10, 2023 (Unanimous)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive a development update. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Long Term Recovery Group.

• Approval of September 26, 2022, meeting minutes
• Development Update 22-506
• Discussion of the Long Term Recovery Group 22-507

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution declaring a local state of emergency in response to Tropical Storm Nicole. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, alongside standard reports and comments.

• Resolution declaring a Local State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Nicole

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution declaring a Local State of Emergency in anticipation of Tropical Storm Nicole. The decision follows a presentation on potential wind speeds and impacts on roads and rivers.

• Adopted Resolution declaring a Local State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Nicole (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to extend the local state of emergency. The meeting includes reports from the administrator and county attorney, along with board member comments.

• Resolution to extend the local state of emergency

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency. This action allows the county to continue disaster emergency response activities following property damage and flooding caused by Hurricane Ian.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-078 to extend Local State of Emergency (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on extending the local state of emergency and on authorizing disaster debris collection. These are the only two substantive action items on the agenda.

• Resolution extending the Local State of Emergency (LSE)
• Resolution authorizing disaster debris collection (PPDR)

The Board of County Commissioners extended the Local State of Emergency and authorized debris collection and disposal on private and commercial properties following Hurricane Ian. The Board also extended a waiver for building permit fees for 30 days.

• Adopted Resolution extending Local State of Emergency due to Hurricane Ian (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution authorizing disaster debris collection and disposal on private and commercial property (4-0)
• Approved extension of building permit fee waiver for an additional 30 days (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a resolution to suspend Land Development Regulations to implement a temporary housing program. They will also vote on multiple budget amendments for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, and approve several capital asset purchases including an excavator, clam shell truck, mechanic service truck, Ford F-150, and a mower.

• Resolution to suspend Land Development Regulations for temporary housing program
• Budget amendments for FY 2021/2022 and FY 2022/2023
• Purchase of CAT Excavator 308 (capital asset)
• Purchase of Clam Shell truck (capital asset)
• Purchase of Ford F-150 (capital asset)

The Board approved a resolution to suspend Land Development Regulations for 18 months to allow displaced residents to use temporary housing units. Other actions included approving budget amendments for two fiscal years and purchasing several capital assets. The Board also approved a design contract for SE Reynolds Street.

• Approved suspension of Land Development Regulations for Hurricane Ian temporary housing (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for FY 2021/2022 (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for FY 2022/2023 (5-0)
• Approved $71,984 contract with Weiler Engineering for SE Reynolds Street design (5-0)
• Approved financial audit services contract with Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP (5-0)
• Approved purchase of CAT Excavator 308, Clam Shell truck, Mechanic service truck, Ford F-150, and Max Boom Mower (5-0)
• Approved agreement with University of South Florida Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved brokerage services agreement with Risk Management Associates, Inc. (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to extend the local state of emergency. The meeting also includes reports from the county administrator and attorney, as well as board member comments.

• Resolution to extend local state of emergency

The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a resolution extending the Local State of Emergency due to ongoing impacts from Hurricane Ian, including severe property damage and flooding in low-lying areas such as Horse Creek and Peace River. The extension continues disaster response activities. No other business was conducted.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-072 extending the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider awarding a contract to AC Disaster Consulting for FEMA program consulting services. The agenda also includes standard reports from the administrator and attorney, and board member comments.

• Bid Award/Agreement/AC Disaster Consulting for FEMA Program Consulting Services

The Board approved a $1,000,000 contract with AC Disaster Consulting, LLC to help the County apply for and manage FEMA reimbursement for Hurricane Ian damages. The contract runs three years with two optional one-year renewals. Commissioners also discussed ongoing disaster response, including a new debris site and concerns about emergency housing for residents still in tents.

• Approved $1M agreement with AC Disaster Consulting for FEMA program consulting services (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to extend the local state of emergency. The meeting also includes an administrator's report and board member comments.

• Resolution to extend Local State of Emergency

The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a resolution extending the Local State of Emergency due to ongoing impacts from Hurricane Ian, including severe property damage and flooding in low-lying areas such as Horse Creek and Peace River. The extension allows the county to continue disaster emergency response activities.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-071 extending Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (4-0, Schaefer absent)

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider and vote on an Emergency Facility Use and Hold Harmless Agreement. The agenda also includes the County Administrator's report and board member comments.

• Emergency Facility Use and Hold Harmless Agreement (revised version attached)
• County Administrator's Report
• Board Member Comments

The Board unanimously approved an Emergency Facility Use and Hold Harmless Agreement with Island Groves to use warehouse space for 90 days to store donations after Hurricane Ian. No money will be exchanged. The Board also agreed to temporarily stop accepting construction and demolition (C&D) waste at the County Landfill due to staffing shortages and high volume of spoiled food from Walmart Distribution Center.

• Approved Emergency Facility Use and Hold Harmless Agreement with Island Groves for 90-day warehouse use (4-0, Gross absent)
• Agreed to stop accepting C&D waste at County Landfill; loads redirected to C&D Landfills on Highway 70

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several budget amendments for fiscal years 2021/2022 and 2022/2023. The body is also considering the purchase of a 0.19 acre property for the replacement of Lift Station 21.

• Purchase of 0.19 Acre Property for Lift Station 21 Replacement
• Budget Amendment Fiscal Year 2021/2022 (Resolution 2022-189 Budget Carryovers)
• Budget Amendment Fiscal Year 2022/2023 (Resolution 2023-1 Budget Carryovers)
• Piggyback Contract Extension for Professional Services with Public Consulting Group, LLC
• State of Florida Department of Health Fiscal Year 22-23 Contract

The Board approved the purchase of a 0.19-acre property from Victor Trey Barnwell for $12,500 to replace Lift Station 21. Several consent agenda items were approved, including accounts payable, surplus property, and contract extensions. Two presentations were tabled to a future date. A proclamation declaring Case Management Week was adopted. Three budget amendments and a temporary Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for West Coast Southern Medical Services were also approved.

• Approved purchase of 0.19-acre property for Lift Station 21 replacement for $12,500 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable, surplus property, and contract extensions (unanimous)
• Tabled presentation on REACH Act implementation to future date (unanimous)
• Tabled presentation on Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading to future date (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation declaring October 9-15, 2022 as Case Management Week (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-067 for FY 2021/2022 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-068 for FY 2021/2022 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-069 for temporary Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to West Coast Southern Medical Services (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding the extension of a Local State of Emergency. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and an administrator's report.

• Resolution/Local State of Emergency Extension

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 2022-066 to extend the local state of emergency due to Hurricane Ian. The board also agreed to authorize two emergency procurements: one for a FEMA public assistance contractor and one for emergency road repairs. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-066 extending local state of emergency (unanimous)
• Authorized emergency procurement for FEMA public assistance contractor
• Authorized emergency procurement for emergency road repairs contractor

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a new classification and pay plan. The agenda also includes extensions for a local state of emergency and a burn ban.

• Adoption of New Classification & Pay Plan 8-09-22
• Local State of Emergency Extension
• Affirmation of Administrative Executive Order/Burn Ban

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a final budget hearing. The body is deciding on the final budget and millage rates for fiscal year 2022-2023.

• Final Budget Hearing
• Resolution for Final Millage Rates FY 2022-2023
• Resolution for Final Budget FY 2022-2023
• Adoption of Capital Improvement Plan FY 2022-2023

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the final millage rates and the FY 2022-2023 budget, totaling $125,150,722 (less grants, $101,492,122). The millage rates were set at 7.9048 mills for ad valorem, 2.4399 mills for law enforcement, and 0 mills for EMS, with an aggregate 1.51% increase over the rolled-back rate. The board also approved the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan and authorized staff to advertise new positions under the new pay plan. All votes were unanimous with three members present and two absent.

• Adopted final millage rates for FY 2022-2023 (7.9048 mills ad valorem, 2.4399 mills law enforcement, 0 mills EMS) (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2022-2023 final budget of $125,150,722 (unanimous)
• Approved administrative authority to advertise new positions under the new pay plan (unanimous)
• Adopted 5-year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to add remaining agenda items to the October 11, 2022 meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously adopted an emergency curfew resolution from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM due to dangerous conditions from Hurricane Ian, including severe wind, rain, flooding, and historic river levels. The curfew allows travel for work or essential errands but prohibits loitering. The Board also received updates on shelter populations, road washouts, and incoming state and volunteer resources.

• Adopted emergency curfew resolution (unanimous, 3-0; two absent)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the final millage rates, the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget, and the Capital Improvement Plan. Additional business includes a property purchase for Lift Station 21 replacement and a resolution involving Florida Power & Light Company.

• Adoption of Final Millage Rates FY 2022-2023
• Adoption of Final Budget FY 2022-2023
• Adoption of Capital Improvement Plan FY 2022-2023
• Purchase of 0.19 acre property for Lift Station 21 replacement
• Resolution regarding Florida Power & Light Company (USE-0084-2022)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to address a resolution regarding a Local State of Emergency. No other substantive business items are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution declaring a Local State of Emergency

The Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution declaring a Local State of Emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Ian. The vote was unanimous among the four commissioners present, with Chairman Langford and Commissioner Coone absent. The regular Board meeting scheduled for September 27 was cancelled and will be rescheduled.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-061 declaring a Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (4-0)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will conduct regular business including the election of officers and a development update. Members will also discuss priorities for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Election of Officers
• Development Update
• Priorities for EDAC to Present to BOCC
• Discussion of Destination by Design Site Visit
• Discussion of Trade Mission

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the use of American Rescue Plan Act allocations. The meeting includes votes on insurance renewals, utility contracts, and several infrastructure agreements.

• Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal for fiscal year 2022/2023
• FDOT LAP sidewalk agreements for Maple St. and Roberts Ave.
• Agreement with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for landfill leachate treatment design
• Utilities piggyback contract with John Mader Enterprises and Lee County
• 2022/2023 Annual Certified Budget for Mosquito Control

The Board unanimously approved a $278,415 agreement with Jones Edmunds & Associates for landfill leachate treatment storage and spray field disposal design, permitting, and CEI services. They also approved the State Housing Initiative Partnership annual report, property and casualty insurance renewal, a piggyback contract for utility services, and several change orders and resolutions. Two agenda items (GIS grant applications) were pulled and not voted on.

• Approved $278,415 landfill leachate design contract with Jones Edmunds & Associates (5-0)
• Approved State Housing Initiative Partnership annual report and certification (5-0)
• Approved property and casualty insurance renewal for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved piggyback contract with John Mader Enterprises for utility services (5-0)
• Approved change order #2 for potable tank repairs with Razorback, LLC (5-0)
• Approved change order #2 for Sheriff's office garage paving with Excavation Point, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for FDOT LAP sidewalk design services on CR 760A (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions excluding tax notices $5 or less and extending tax rolls (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to conduct a tentative millage rate budget hearing. The body will address the 2022-2023 tentative budget and millage rate resolutions.

• Resolution 2022-2023 Tentative Millage Rates
• Resolution 2022-2023 Tentative Budget

The Board of County Commissioners adopted a tentative budget of $125,077,663 and a tentative millage rate of 10.0825 mills (a 1.51% increase over the rollback rate) after a public hearing. The budget was adjusted during the meeting to reflect the rollback rate following public comment and board discussion. The votes were 4-1, with Chairman Langford dissenting on both resolutions.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-053 setting tentative millage rates: General Operating 7.9048 mills, EMS MSTU 0 mills, Law Enforcement MSTU 2.4399 mills, aggregate 10.0825 mills (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-054 approving tentative budget of $125,077,663 (4-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for Budget Workshop #4. The primary purpose of the meeting is the discussion of the 2022-2023 Budget.

• Discussion of 2022-2023 Budget

The Board of County Commissioners held Budget Workshop #4, discussing the $126.2 million countywide budget. They agreed to keep the millage rate at 8.5060 and discussed a compensation study to raise minimum wage to $15/hour, with a $1.31 million total impact. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a workshop with guidance given for the tentative budget.

• Agreed to keep millage rate at 8.5060 for tentative budget
• Discussed compensation study with $1.31 million total impact, including raising minimum wage to $15/hour
• Discussed bringing 11 staff members to minimum pay range at $50,000 cost from reserves
• Discussed Clerk of Court's record scanning project funded with ARPA funds

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several land use resolutions and a rezoning ordinance during a quasi-judicial public hearing. The meeting also includes discussions on road paving history and a compensation and classification study.

• Rezoning ordinance for Ongrade Contracting, Inc. (RZNE-0032-2022)
• Resolution for Florida Power & Light Company (USE-0084-2022)
• Resolution for Coral Cove RV Resort (Southern Sands RV Resort) (SITE-0072-2022)
• Resolution for S.E. Reynolds Road Resurfacing agreement with F.D.O.T.
• Contract award to Boehm’s Lawn & Landscape, LLC for lawn maintenance services

The Board approved a $1,033,861 FDOT SCOP agreement for resurfacing S.E. Reynolds Road, a $751,094 change order for the DCR Wastewater Treatment Plant, and a $39,670 lawn maintenance contract with Boehm's Lawn & Landscape. A rezoning for a trade contractor's office and two development plans were also approved. A resolution for an FPL substation was tabled after a resident complained about inadequate public notice.

• Approved $1,033,861 FDOT SCOP agreement for S.E. Reynolds Road resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved $751,094 change order #5 for DCR Wastewater Treatment Plant with Cardinal Contractors (unanimous)
• Approved $39,670 lawn maintenance contract with Boehm's Lawn & Landscape (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Ongrade Contracting, Inc. from CG to PUD for trade contractor office (unanimous)
• Approved development plan for Fender's Auto Parts metal storage warehouse (unanimous)
• Approved modification to Coral Cove RV Resort clubhouse and amenities (unanimous)
• Tabled FPL substation resolution (USE-0084-2022) for re-posting of public notice (4-0, Deriso recused)
• Approved retiree health insurance eligibility for two former City Fire Department employees (unanimous)

Tourism Development Council

The Tourism Development Council will meet to approve minutes from June 14, 2022. The primary business item is an introduction and presentation by Destination by Design.

• Presentation by Destination by Design

Board of County Commissioners

The Board is conducting its third budget workshop for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The session includes presentations from several constitutional officers regarding their budgets.

• Discussion of the 2022-2023 Budget
• Sheriff presentation
• Property Appraiser presentation
• Tax Collector presentation
• Clerk of Courts presentation

The Board of County Commissioners held Budget Workshop #3, reviewing the 2022-2023 budget and presentations from constitutional officers. The board directed ARPA funds to be used for the Clerk of Courts' records scanning project with US Imaging, estimated at $392,721.60. No formal votes were taken; the workshop was for discussion and direction.

• Directed ARPA funds for Clerk of Courts records scanning with US Imaging (est. $392,721.60)
• Reviewed Sheriff's budget: $1,328,426 for Communications (3% increase), $14,096,640 for Law Enforcement (5% increase)
• Reviewed Property Appraiser's budget, including salary study increases and new computers ($5,400)
• Reviewed Tax Collector's budget with 5.38% state salary increase and reduced operating expenses
• Reviewed Clerk of Courts budget with 3% payroll increase pending state approval
• Reviewed Supervisor of Elections budget with 3% personnel services increase
• Scheduled budget workshop for August 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM to review salary study

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several consent agenda items including pay plan revisions and a holiday schedule. Regular business includes proposed new road names, budget amendments for various departments, and a housing program bid award.

• Budget amendments for General Fund, Sheriff Law Enforcement, and Environmental Services
• State Housing Initiative Program bid for 107 Watson
• Proposed new road names
• Womack Sanitation agreement amendment
• DeSoto County Courthouse Exterior Restoration grant award resolution

The Board unanimously approved a consent agenda including a revised pay plan, 2023 holiday schedule, and a resolution for courthouse restoration grant funds. They also approved budget amendments for FY 2021/2022, a bid for home rehabilitation under the State Housing Initiative Program, and Amendment 5 to the Womack Sanitation franchise agreement reflecting a 4% rate increase. The Board canceled the December phosphate mining workshop placeholder and agreed to follow latest CDC guidelines, rescinding a prior COVID policy.

• Approved consent agenda including pay plan, holiday schedule, and courthouse grant resolution (5-0)
• Adopted budget amendments 2022-160, 2022-161, 2022-163 (5-0)
• Approved bid to Jesse's Services for home rehab at 107 Watson Ave (5-0)
• Approved Amendment 5 to Womack Sanitation garbage franchise agreement with 4% rate increase (5-0)
• Approved CDBG-MIT Contract MT041 amendment (5-0)
• Approved FDEP amendment for Peace River Basin nitrogen reduction project (5-0)
• Canceled December phosphate mining workshop placeholder (unanimous)
• Agreed to rescind COVID policy and follow latest CDC guidelines (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a resolution regarding Florida Power & Light Company and an ordinance for Ongrade Contracting, Inc. The meeting also includes a review of the July 5, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Resolution / Florida Power & Light Company (USE-0084-2022)
• Ordinance / Ongrade Contracting, Inc. (RZNE-0032-2022)
• Review of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from 7/5/2022

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates regarding development, planning, zoning, and building. The agenda includes a presentation by Matt Powell of Destination by Design and a SWOT/SWOC analysis.

• Update on Development, Planning & Zoning and Building
• Presentation by Matt Powell of Destination by Design
• SWOT/SWOC Analysis

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is convening a workshop regarding wildlife. The meeting includes presentations from MOSAIC and Kevin L Erwin Consulting Ecologist, Inc.

• Presentation by Dr. Raoul K Boughton, Senior Research Ecologist
• Presentation by Shannon Gonzalez, PWS, Senior Ecologist/Principal
• Presentation by Kevin L Erwin, President and Principal Ecologist

The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop on wildlife regulations and programs related to Mosaic's mining operations. Presentations covered regulatory oversight, species surveys, and reclamation efforts. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a discussion regarding the 2022-2023 Budget. This meeting is designated as Budget Workshop #2.

• Discussion of the 2022-2023 Budget

The Board of County Commissioners held Budget Workshop #2 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, reviewing revenues, expenditures, and fund balances across departments. The only formal decision was a unanimous motion to set the maximum millage rates at 8.5060 for the county's ad valorem rate and 2.4399 for the Law Enforcement MSTU. The board also agreed to advertise tentative and final budget adoption hearings for September 12 and September 27, 2022, respectively. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Set maximum ad valorem millage rate at 8.5060 (unanimous)
• Set Law Enforcement MSTU millage rate at 2.4399 (unanimous)
• Agreed to advertise tentative budget hearing for September 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM
• Agreed to advertise final budget hearing for September 27, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss budget amendments, contract awards, and land development regulations. The agenda includes a public hearing on solid waste collection rates and several rezoning requests.

• Resolution for Curbside Collection Rate Increase (Solid Waste Collection MSBU 2022)
• Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 affecting General Fund, Sheriff, and Transportation
• Rezoning ordinances for Habitat for Humanity (RZNE-0031-2022), Kevin & Asya Shine (RZNE-0033-2022), and Merlo Family Trust (RZNE-0034-2022)
• Bid award to Johnson Engineering, Inc. for FDOT LAP & SCOP Design Services
• Solicitation award to Destination by Design Planning, LLC for Tourism and Economic Development Marketing Services

The Board of County Commissioners approved a series of items including LDR amendments on minor plats, CG zoning, PUD plans, and special exceptions; a curbside collection rate increase to $211.17 per residence; and several rezoning and development plan approvals. All votes were unanimous except for the Merlo rezoning, which passed 3-1 with Commissioner Schaefer voting no. The board also approved the audited financial statements, budget amendments, and various contracts.

• Approved LDR amendments on minor plats, CG zoning, PUD plans, and special exceptions (unanimous)
• Approved curbside collection rate of $211.17 per residence for FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved development plan for Eugenia M. Martin Trust at SR 70 and CR 661 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Habitat for Humanity at 1508 NE Turner Ave to ROI (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Shine property at SE Durance and SR 31 to RSF-2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Merlo property at CR 760A and CR 763 to RSF-2 (3-1, Schaefer nay)
• Approved FY 2020/2021 audited financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for FY 2021/2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a budget workshop. The discussion includes the 2022-2023 Budget and the allocation and uses of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) State and Local Recovery Funds.

• Discussion of the 2022-2023 Budget
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) State and Local Recovery Funds

The Board held a budget workshop, receiving an overview of the $7.3 million ARPA allocation and the preliminary 2022-2023 budget. No formal votes were taken; discussions covered potential uses for the remaining $1,875,143 in ARPA funds, including a request to digitize courthouse records, and budget details such as a $54.46 million General Fund expense and the option of using the rollback rate. The meeting was adjourned without any decisions.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• Discussed ARPA fund allocation, including $2M wastewater, $1.43M fire engines, $828K radios, $1.25M facilities
• Heard request to use ARPA funds for courthouse records digitization
• Reviewed preliminary 2022-23 budget with $54.46M General Fund expense
• Discussed rollback rate option, which would reduce revenue by $1,628,362

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2021/2022. The meeting includes decisions on utility agreements and several bid awards for county maintenance and construction projects.

• Bid award for Razorback, LLC for potable water tanks repair and maintenance
• Bid award for McShea Contracting, LLC for annual striping project
• Bid award for Excavation Point, Inc. for Fire Station #2 parking lot paving and road restoration
• Utility Service and Conveyance Agreement with Boing US Holdco, Inc. (Take 5 Car Wash)
• Budget amendments for General Fund, Building Fund, Public Safety, Utilities Capital, Sheriff Supplemental, and ARPA Fund

The Board approved a utility service and conveyance agreement with Boing US Holdco, Inc. d/b/a Take 5 Car Wash, allocating 26.9 ERUs of water and 22 ERUs of wastewater, despite concerns that this would push the county over the 95% capacity threshold and limit future connections. The motion passed 3-2, with Commissioners Deriso and Coone voting against. The Board also approved several contracts, including a $301,100 potable water tank repair contract with Razorback, LLC, and an annual striping project with McShea Contracting, LLC.

• Approved utility agreement with Take 5 Car Wash allocating 26.9 water and 22 wastewater ERUs (3-2)
• Approved $301,100 contract with Razorback, LLC for potable water tank repair and maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved contract with McShea Contracting, LLC for FY 21/22 Annual Striping Project (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Excavation Point, Inc. for Fire Station #2 parking lot paving and asphalt restoration (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Integrated Fire and Security Solutions extending security contract one year (unanimous)
• Adopted budget amendments 2022-139 through 2022-144 (unanimous)
• Proclaimed July 17-23, 2022 as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week (unanimous)
• Proclaimed June 19, 2022 as Juneteenth Day in DeSoto County (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several rezoning ordinances during this meeting. These items include requests related to Habitat for Humanity, Kevin & Asya Shine, and the Enrique & Enedina Merlo Family Trust.

• Habitat for Humanity rezoning ordinance (RZNE-0031-2022)
• Kevin & Asya Shine rezoning ordinance (RZNE-0033-2022)
• Enrique & Enedina Merlo Family Trust rezoning ordinance (RZNE-0034-2022)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several budget amendments for fiscal year 2021/2022. The meeting includes a public hearing on Land Development Rule amendments and quasi-judicial hearings regarding rezoning requests.

• 2022/2023 Annual Certified Budget for Mosquito Control
• LDR Amendments - First Reading
• Rezoning Ordinance for Kimworth Estates, LLC
• Rezoning Ordinance for Dennis Fullenkamp
• Resolution for Cendejas Investments, LLC

The Board approved the purchase of APX Next Series portable radios for first responders, funded with ARPA funds, and denied a $160,000 offer from Vertical Bridge for a 65-year easement on a communications tower. It also approved a utility agreement with Preserve DeSoto One for 116 ERUs, tabled a septic tank exemption request, and approved several rezoning and special exception requests.

• Approved APX Next Series portable radios for first responders, funded from ARPA (unanimous)
• Denied Vertical Bridge 65-year easement offer of $160,000 for tower at Fire Station #2 (unanimous)
• Approved Utility Service and Conveyance Agreement with Preserve DeSoto One, LLC for 116 ERUs (unanimous)
• Tabled R.D. Welch Company exemption from mandatory utility connections for two lots (unanimous)
• Approved FDLE grant for law enforcement salary adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved Johnson Engineering contract for Middle School Generator project (unanimous)
• Approved DCR Wastewater Treatment Plant Change Order #3 with Cardinal Contractors (unanimous)
• Approved LDR Amendments first reading (unanimous)

Insurance Committee

The Insurance Committee is meeting to review health insurance benefits and the wellness program. Members will also discuss options for plan renewals.

• Health Insurance Benefits and Wellness Program discussion
• Plan Renewal Options discussion

Tourism Development Council

The DeSoto County Tourism Development Council approved the April 12, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. Members discussed needs and priorities for a new marketing agency, agreeing on branding, website redesign, photography/videography, and marketing strategy as top priorities. No formal action was taken on the agency selection; the council will negotiate with a firm. The meeting was largely discussion-based, with no public comments and no other substantive decisions.

• Approved April 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed on marketing agency priorities: branding, website, photography/videography, marketing strategy (discussion only)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a revised classification and pay plan and a new building permit and inspection fee schedule. The body is also deciding on several contract amendments and the appointment of Affordable Housing Advisory Committee members.

• Resolution for Building Permit & Inspection Fee Schedule
• Revised Classification and Pay Plan for various staff roles
• Agreement award for SHIP Homeless Rental Housing Development with DeSoto Cares Homeless Services, Inc.
• Authorization to negotiate FDOT LAP Sidewalk and SCOP Road Resurfacing design services
• Appointment of Affordable Housing Advisory Committee members

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda and all regular business items, including authorizing negotiations with Johnson Engineering for sidewalk and road resurfacing design, revising the Classification and Pay Plan, adopting a new building fee schedule, appointing Affordable Housing Advisory Committee members, and approving a SHIP homeless rental housing agreement with DeSoto Cares. The board also approved a subgrant modification, a utility service assignment, and set a private attorney-client meeting regarding a lawsuit. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including warrants, minutes, and multiple agreements (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation with Johnson Engineering for LAP sidewalk and SCOP road resurfacing design (unanimous)
• Approved revised Classification and Pay Plan adding Planning Manager, Administrative Assistant, and Building Inspector I (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-036 amending building permit and inspection fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-037 appointing Affordable Housing Advisory Committee members (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with DeSoto Cares Homeless Services for SHIP homeless rental housing development (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG subgrant modification extending grant to Dec 9, 2022 and moving $3,000 to housing rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Set private attorney-client meeting for June 28, 2022 regarding Reardons v. DeSoto County lawsuit (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will consider several ordinances and resolutions regarding land use and rezoning. The body will also review a county-initiated ordinance concerning minor plats and development.

• Resolution for Cendejas Investments, LLC (USE-0080-2022)
• Rezoning ordinance for Kimworth Estates, LLC (RZNE-0028-2021)
• Rezoning ordinance for Dennis Fullenkamp (RZNE-0030-2022)
• County-initiated ordinance regarding Minor Plats, SE Savings, CG, and PUD CDP

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss a resolution regarding the burn ban. The item relates to the end of drought conditions in June 2022.

• Resolution to end the burn ban due to drought conditions

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting and unanimously adopted Resolution 2022-035 to lift the county's burn ban, citing the fire danger index now in the green. The motion was made by Commissioner Gross and seconded by Commissioner Deriso, with all present commissioners voting aye. Chairman Langford and Commissioner Coone were absent.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-035 lifting the burn ban (unanimous, 3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a workshop regarding the MOSAIC beneficiation process. The meeting includes presentations by MOSAIC and opportunities for board discussion and public comment.

• MOSAIC Workshop - Beneficiation Process

The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop where Mosaic Fertilizer presented the beneficiation process for a proposed plant in DeSoto County. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the workshop. Board members and the public asked questions about the plant's size, reagents used, waste handling, and environmental monitoring.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will review several departmental updates and reports. Discussion items include presentations from CareerSource Heartland and the Local Technology Planning Team.

• Presentation by CareerSource Heartland
• Local Technology Planning Team Report
• Update on Marketing Firm Selection
• Update from Planning, Zoning & Building
• SWOT Analysis

The DeSoto County Economic Development Advisory Committee met and heard presentations from CareerSource Heartland, the Local Technology Planning Team, and staff updates on marketing firm selection, planning and zoning activity, and economic development. No formal votes were taken; the only action was approval of the previous meeting's minutes. All other items were discussion only.

• Approved March 24, 2022 meeting minutes (motion by Gamiotea, second by Bautista)
• Heard CareerSource Heartland presentation (discussion only)
• Heard Local Technology Planning Team report (discussion only)
• Heard update on marketing firm selection (discussion only)
• Heard update from Planning, Zoning & Building (discussion only)
• SWOT analysis pulled from agenda (no action)
• Heard staff report (discussion only)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several items including a presentation on the Cypress Garden Apartments project and various ordinances. The meeting includes public hearings regarding PUD improvement plans and quasi-judicial matters involving Zamindar OM LLC, Maronda Homes LLC, and Bridlewood of Arcadia LLC.

• Purchase of 2 new Fire Engines utilizing ARPA funds
• Purchase and sale agreements for Ag-Com Communications Tower and real estate
• Presentation of the Cypress Garden Apartments Project
• Ordinance revising Improvement Plan Review for PUDs
• Resolution regarding Zamindar OM LLC

The Board unanimously denied a special exception use application for an establishment with alcohol and gaming at 2757 SE Hwy 70, after staff noted the use was not defined in the Commercial General zoning district. The Board also approved several other items, including a sidewalk repair contract, purchase of two fire engines, and a comprehensive plan text amendment changing the minimum acreage for industrial uses in the Rural/Agricultural category from 5 to 10 acres.

• Denied special exception USE-0003-2019 for alcohol/gaming at 2757 SE Hwy 70 (unanimous)
• Approved $162,160.78 sidewalk repair contract with Rogar Management (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2 fire engines using ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Ag-Com tower and land for $609,700 total (unanimous)
• Adopted budget amendment resolution 2022-032 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance requiring Board review of PUD Improvement Plans (unanimous)
• Adopted comprehensive plan text amendment changing industrial minimum from 5 to 10 acres (unanimous)
• Established Bridlewood of Arcadia Community Development District (unanimous)

Insurance Committee

The Insurance Committee is meeting to review health insurance benefits and the wellness program. The body will also conduct a claims review and discuss plan renewal options.

• Health Insurance Benefits and Wellness Program discussion
• Claims Review of Health Insurance Benefits and Wellness Program
• Plan Renewal Options

The DeSoto County Insurance Committee met on May 12, 2022, and unanimously voted to table the approval of the February 3, 2022 meeting minutes. The committee discussed health insurance billing issues, reviewed claims data showing a 56.9% loss ratio, and considered plan renewal options, including possibly going to market if UHC offers a flat renewal without increased benefits. No formal decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Tabled approval of February 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to explore stipend option for employees with other insurance (discussion only)
• Agreed to consider passive open enrollment if no plan changes (discussion only)
• Set next meeting for June 16, 2022 at 2:00 pm

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a 2022 Wastewater Facilities Plan and related utility expansion authorizations. The meeting includes votes on budget amendments for the 2021/2022 fiscal year and various grant agreements.

• Wastewater Facility Plan Update and ARPA Project Allocation
• Budget Amendments for Construction Fund, LIHEAP, and Environmental Services
• Purchase of John Deere Mowing Tractor and Bush Hog Mower
• CDBG-MIT Environmental Review Services agreement
• Small County Waste Grant Agreement Amendment #1

The Board unanimously accepted the 2022 Wastewater Facilities Plan Update and approved using American Rescue Plan funds for wastewater expansion, public safety, and facilities projects. It also approved proceeding with geotechnical work and design/permitting for wastewater treatment expansion up to 2MGD in phases. Other actions included adopting a budget amendment resolution, approving a utility bill credit, and dismissing a request for relief from Jason and Joy Reardon (4-1).

• Accepted Wastewater Facilities Plan Update (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA funds for wastewater, public safety, and facilities projects (unanimous)
• Approved geotechnical work and design/permitting for wastewater expansion up to 2MGD (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-029 for budget amendments (unanimous)
• Authorized $6,610.88 utility bill credit for Gregory C. Rich (unanimous)
• Approved DEO agreement modification for Low Income Household Water Assistance (unanimous)
• Dismissed Reardon request for relief with prejudice (4-1, Deriso nay)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a land use resolution regarding Zamindar OM LLC and Iron Cast Holdings. The meeting includes a review of the April 5, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Resolution/Zamindar OM LLC-USE-0003-2019 22-165
• Iron Cast Holdings Game RPM Staff Report USE 0003-2019

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several rezoning ordinances and a land use request for a dog kennel. The meeting includes a resolution to implement a burn ban due to drought conditions and a first reading of an ordinance regarding PUD improvement plan reviews.

• Resolution for a burn ban due to drought conditions
• Rezoning ordinances for Daughtrey (RZNE-0020-2021), Dollar General (RZNE-0026-2021), and Lowe (RZNE-0029-2022)
• Land use resolution for Cui Hai Ying dog kennel (USE-0075-2021)
• Utility agreements for Preserve DeSoto One (116 ERUs) and Preserve DeSoto Two (571 ERUs)
• Contract amendments for D & D Mechanical Services and Airboat Addicts, Inc.

The Board denied two Utility Service and Conveyance Agreements with Preserve DeSoto One, LLC (116 ERUs) and Preserve DeSoto Two, LLC (571 ERUs) over concerns about wastewater plant capacity and fair allocation of ERUs. The Board also approved a burn ban due to drought conditions, adopted four budget amendments, and approved three rezoning ordinances and a special exception for a dog kennel. A resolution accepting drainage easements in Lake Suzy Estates was tabled for further research.

• Denied Utility Service and Conveyance Agreement with Preserve DeSoto One, LLC for 116 ERUs (3-2)
• Denied Utility Service and Conveyance Agreement with Preserve DeSoto Two, LLC for 571 ERUs (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-027 implementing a burn ban (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-026 approving four budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 13.38 acres to PUD for Daughtrey (Enactment 2022-006, unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of A-5 to CG for Dollar General (Enactment 2022-007, unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of RSF-3 to ROI for Lowe (Enactment 2022-008, unanimous)
• Approved Special Exception for dog kennel with conditions (Enactment 2022-028, unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several contract awards and professional service agreements. The meeting includes a proposed business incentive grant for Maronda Homes and a resolution regarding tourism marketing grants.

• Economic Development Business Incentive Grant Agreement with Maronda Homes
• Bid award for Derelict Vessel Removal Project to Charlotte County Marine dba Sea Tow Charlotte Harbor
• Bid award for Generator Maintenance & Repair Services to LJ Power, Inc.
• Piggyback contracts for professional services with Stantec Consulting Service and ADG Architecture, LLC
• Appointment of Dontae Shepherd as Interim Mosquito Control Director

The Board unanimously approved a Business Incentive Grant agreement with Maronda Homes, allowing up to $74,000 over five years in exchange for creating 10 above-medium-wage jobs. They also awarded housing rehabilitation bids to Jesse's Services, approved a derelict vessel removal contract with Sea Tow Charlotte Harbor, and adopted a resolution modifying the Tourism Development Marketing Grant. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Business Incentive Grant agreement with Maronda Homes (unanimous)
• Awarded housing rehabilitation bids for 2193 SW Lois Ave and 4302 NE Andrea Terrace to Jesse's Services (unanimous)
• Approved derelict vessel removal contract with Charlotte County Marine dba Sea Tow Charlotte Harbor (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-025 modifying Tourism Development Marketing Grant (unanimous)
• Approved MOU forming Heartland Regional Resiliency Coalition (unanimous)
• Approved generator maintenance contract with LJ Power, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved piggyback contract with Stantec Consulting Services (unanimous)
• Approved piggyback contract with ADG Architecture, LLC as Architect of Record (unanimous)

Tourism Development Council

The Tourism Development Council will discuss a Board of County Commissioners decision regarding marketing grant changes. The meeting includes a presentation from Team Arcadia and a discussion on film opportunities in DeSoto County.

• BOCC decision on Marketing Matching Grant Program changes
• Presentation by Dr. Allen Reesor of Team Arcadia
• Discussion of film opportunities in DeSoto County

The Tourism Development Council approved changes to the Marketing Matching Grant Program, increasing the county's share to 75% of marketing/advertising costs, with a maximum of $3,000 per applicant and a total grant pool of $10,000. The council also approved the minutes from the December 7, 2021 and February 1, 2022 meetings. Presentations were given on the Storqry app and Team Arcadia's Opera House restoration, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved changes to Marketing Matching Grant Program: county pays 75%, applicant pays 25% (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 7, 2021 and February 1, 2022 TDC meetings (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the County's Subdivision of Lands. The session focuses on minor plats, right-of-ways, parcel size, and area calculations.

• Discussion regarding Subdivision of Lands, Minor Plats, Right-of-Ways, Parcel Size and Area Calculations

The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop to discuss issues with unrecorded minor plats and inconsistent inclusion of right-of-way areas in lot size calculations. No formal decisions were made; the board heard presentations and public input and asked staff for direction on potential LDR changes.

• Discussed minor plat recordation issues and potential LDR changes (no vote)
• Discussed whether to include right-of-way in lot size calculations (no vote)
• Heard public input from surveyors and property appraiser on plat and right-of-way issues

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several rezoning ordinances and special event resolutions. Items include a Planned Unit Development for Daughtrey, a Dollar General rezoning, and a dog kennel land use resolution.

• Daughtrey PUD Rezoning Ordinance (RZNE-0020-2021)
• Dollar General CG Rezoning Ordinance (RZNE-0026-2021)
• Eva Lowe ROI Rezoning Ordinance (RZNE-0029-2022)
• Cui Hai Ying Dog Kennel USE Resolution (USE-0075-2021)
• Zamindar OM LLC Iron Cast Holdings Game RPM SE Resolution (USE-0003-2019)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates from the Development Department and discuss local business community needs. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding film opportunities in DeSoto County.

• Update from Development Department 22-081
• Discussion of DeSoto County’s Business Community Needs 22-082
• Film Opportunity in DeSoto County 22-094
• Staff Report of current activity 22-095

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several rezoning ordinances and a comprehensive plan amendment. The meeting includes decisions on utility chemical contracts, mowing services, and a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.

• Rezoning requests for Nocatee Holdings LLC, Habitat for Humanity, and Dollar General
• Contracts for water/wastewater treatment chemicals with Allied Universal, Hawkins, and Univar Solutions USA
• Annual mowing services contract with Aero Groundtek, LLC
• Resolution for the vacation of Right of Way, Albritton (VAC-0010-2020)
• Budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 regarding Special Projects and Construction Fund

The Board of County Commissioners approved several rezoning and development items, including a Dollar General store on McIntyre Street, a rezoning for Nocatee Holdings, and a comprehensive plan amendment for Maronda Homes. They also approved contracts for water/wastewater treatment chemicals, mowing services, and a $1 million FDEP grant for landfill leachate treatment. The Habitat for Humanity rezoning was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved rezoning for Dollar General at McIntyre Street (RZNE-0025-2021) (unanimous)
• Approved development plan for Dollar General site (SITE-0062-2021) (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Nocatee Holdings from Commercial General to Industrial (RZNE-0019-2021) (unanimous)
• Approved transmittal of comprehensive plan amendment for Maronda Homes (COMP 0006-2021) (unanimous)
• Tabled Habitat for Humanity rezoning (RZNE-0023-2021) for applicant to meet with staff (unanimous)
• Approved contracts with Allied Universal, Hawkins, and Univar for water/wastewater treatment chemicals (unanimous)
• Approved $1M FDEP grant agreement for landfill leachate treatment (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of right-of-way on Holly Avenue (VAC-0010-2020) (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several administrative items including a budget amendment for capital infrastructure. Discussion includes an annual road paving contract award and a letter of support for United States Bicycle Route 15.

• Annual Road Paving Project contract award to Pavement Maintenance, LLC
• Resolution/Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Capital Infrastructure
• Letter of Support for United States Bicycle Route 15
• Lease documents for Tractor and Mower equipment
• vTECH io Managed IT Services Agreement Amendment

The Board approved the purchase of the property at 815 North Mills for $945,000 after the seller reduced the price from $1 million to match the appraisal. The vote was 3-2, with Commissioners Deriso and Coone dissenting. The Board also approved several resolutions and contracts, including a road paving contract and a lease for tractor and mower equipment.

• Approved purchase of 815 North Mills facility for $945,000 (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-013 for lease of tractor and mower equipment with Truist Bank (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-014 for budget amendments for FY 2021/2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-015 supporting US Bicycle Route 15 (4-1, Coone nay)
• Approved contract with Pavement Maintenance, LLC for FY 21/22 annual road paving project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, warrants, IT agreement amendment, and surplus declaration (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several ordinances and resolutions regarding property rezoning and land use. The body will review requests from Nocatee Holdings LLC, Habitat for Humanity, Cui Hai Ying, and Palmetto Arcadia.

• Rezoning request RZNE-0019-2021 for Nocatee Holdings LLC
• Comprehensive Plan amendment for Maronda COMP 0006 2021
• Rezoning request RZNE-0023-2021 for Habitat for Humanity
• Land use request USE-0075-2021 for a dog kennel (Cui Hai Ying)
• Rezoning request RZNE-0025-2021 for Dollar General (Palmetto Arcadia)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several quasi-judicial matters including rezoning ordinances and a development plan. The agenda also includes work authorizations for bridge scour countermeasures and budget amendments.

• Weiler Work Authorization: Airport Road Bridge 044012 Scour Countermeasures Design
• Weiler Work Authorization: County Road 760A- Bridge 044010 Scour Countermeasures Design
• Ordinance/Geraci-King-RZNE-0012-2020 rezoning
• Ordinance/Reardon-RZNE-0024-2021 rezoning
• Resolution for Point Charlotte, LLC - Kingsway Golf Course / Development Plan

The Board unanimously denied a rezoning request from Geraci-King for a 649-acre Planned Unit Development (PUD) for residential and recreational vehicle use, citing flooding, traffic, and density concerns. The Board also approved two Weiler Engineering work authorizations for bridge scour countermeasures designs, a budget amendment, and several resolutions. A separate rezoning request from the Reardons for a PUD to allow industrial use failed for lack of a second, effectively denying it.

• Denied Geraci-King rezoning from Agricultural-5 to PUD for 649 acres (5-0)
• Approved Weiler Work Authorization 21/22-07 for Airport Road Bridge scour design (5-0)
• Approved Weiler Work Authorization 21/22-08 for CR 760A Bridge scour design (5-0)
• Adopted budget amendments 2022-49 (SHIP) and 2022-50 (Public Safety) (5-0)
• Set public hearing for vacation of right-of-way for Maynard and Norma Albritton (5-0)
• Extended temporary use permit for Christopher Daughtrey (5-0)
• Reardon PUD rezoning motion failed for lack of second; ordinance not adopted
• Approved Point Charlotte, LLC Kingsway Golf Course development plan for clubhouse and maintenance building (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a bid award for the Jail Control Room System Upgrade Project and a budget amendment for the Law Enforcement Trust. The meeting also includes several vendor agreements and a revised workplace policy.

• Bid award for Jail Control Room System Upgrade Project
• Budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 regarding Law Enforcement Trust - Gen Fund
• LIHEAP vendor agreements with FPL and Peace River Electric
• Interlocal agreement with Charlotte County for leachate disposal
• Revised Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy

The Board unanimously approved several items, including a contract with Stanley Convergent Security Solutions for the jail control room system upgrade, an interlocal agreement with Charlotte County for leachate disposal, and a budget amendment resolution. The Board also gave the County Administrator approval to proceed with an offer to purchase the Ag-Com Tower property from its owner.

• Approved consent agenda including warrants, vendor agreements, policy revisions, and procurement resolution (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Charlotte County for leachate disposal (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Stanley Convergent Security Solutions for jail control room upgrade (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-008 for FY 2021/2022 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent to assignment of utility service agreement to MHC Riverside II (unanimous)
• Directed Administrator to proceed with offer to purchase Ag-Com Tower property

Tourism Development Council

The council will review the Tourism Development Marketing Grant Program guidelines and applications. The meeting also includes discussion regarding DeSoto County’s 135th Anniversary and event calendar promotion.

• Review of Tourism Development Marketing Grant Program
• DeSoto County’s 135th Anniversary
• Event Calendar Promotion

The Tourism Development Council met and discussed, but did not vote on, changes to the Tourism Development Marketing Grant Program, including a possible 50/50 to 75/25 match ratio and year-round applications. Members also discussed promoting DeSoto County's 135th anniversary and the new community event calendar. No formal decisions were made; the minutes approval was postponed to the next meeting.

• Minutes of December 7, 2021 meeting pulled; approval postponed to April 12, 2022
• Discussed changing grant match to 75% county / 25% business (no vote)
• Discussed opening grant applications year-round (no vote)
• Discussed adding points for DeSoto resident-owned businesses in grant evaluation (no vote)
• Discussed changing grant filing deadline from 45 to 30 days after event (no vote)
• Discussed promoting Arcadia's 135th anniversary with community campaign (no vote)
• Discussed promoting visitdesoto.com community calendar (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review action items regarding two specific rezoning requests. The body will consider ordinances related to the Geraci and Reardon projects.

• Ordinance/Geraci-King-RZNE-0012-2020 22-019
• Ordinance/Reardon-RZNE-0024-2021 22-020

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a vision for economic development success. The agenda includes a presentation on the 2020 Strategic Plan and an update on broadband planning.

• Presentation of the DeSoto County EcoDev Strategic Plan 2020 reVision by VFA
• Broadband update and review of the DEO Broadband Planning Toolkit
• Approval of October 14, 2021 meeting minutes

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved a motion to accept the vision for economic development success, which includes short-term goals and a focus on business retention and expansion. The committee also discussed broadband needs, with members volunteering to help form a Technology Planning Team. No other formal votes were taken; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes of October 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted vision for economic development success (motion by Janet Harvin, second by Lynn Shelfer)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a commercial contract for real property and a contract for the jail roof project. The meeting includes budget amendments for various departments and a presentation on American Rescue Plan funds.

• Commercial contract for purchase of real property at 815 N. Mills Avenue, Arcadia, FL
• Contract with Tremco for Jail Roof Project
• Declaration of 1064 N. Mills Ave and 11386 NE Herbert Ave as surplus property
• Resolution and agreement with F.D.O.T. for S.W. Welles Avenue road paving
• Budget amendments for Mosquito Control, Law Enforcement Trust, and Animal Control

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several resolutions and contract agreements. Items include emergency management planning, bridge scour countermeasures, and environmental monitoring services.

• EMS-LIFEPAK grant award over $25,000
• Amended 2021/2022 Mosquito Control budget
• Resolution for Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan adoption
• FDOT SCOP Airport Road Bridge scouring countermeasures agreement
• FDOT SCOP CR760A bridge scouring countermeasures agreement

The Board unanimously adopted the 2020 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan as the county's formal emergency management guide, along with resolutions appointing the Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group and accepting FDOT bridge scour countermeasure agreements. It also approved contracts for landfill monitoring and EOC glass replacement, and the consent agenda covering policy and financial items. No items were denied or tabled.

• Adopted 2020 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (unanimous, Enactment 2022-001)
• Adopted resolution appointing Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group (unanimous, Enactment 2022-002)
• Accepted FDOT SCOP agreement for Airport Road bridge scour countermeasures (unanimous, Enactment 2022-003)
• Accepted FDOT SCOP agreement for CR760A bridge scour countermeasures (unanimous, Enactment 2022-004)
• Approved contract with M&D Industrial Services for landfill water and gas monitoring (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Central Florida Glass and Mirror for EOC storefront replacement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including sick leave policy, warrants, equipment purchase, FDACS agreement, and mosquito control budget (unanimous)