DeSoto County public meetings in 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several FDOT agreements for street resurfacing and sidewalk design. The meeting also includes discussions on hurricane recovery funding and public hearings for new minor plats.

• FDOT resurfacing agreements for SE Hargrave Street and NE Cubitis Avenue
• Sidewalk design services for S.E. West Avenue, S.W. Kingsway Circle, and County Road 760
• Public hearing for Barkman Arcadia, LLC (Site-0113-2023) improvement plan
• Resolution for Hurricane Ian Local Match funding agreement
• Lease-purchase agreement for Atmax Mower Max

The Board of County Commissioners approved several FDOT agreements for road resurfacing and sidewalk design. They also adopted budget amendments for the 2023/2024 fiscal year and approved various grant agreements and service contracts.

• Adopted budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 (unanimous)
• Approved FWC grant #23099 for the Liverpool project (unanimous)
• Approved administrative services agreement with Fred Fox Enterprises, Inc. for CDBG-CV project (unanimous)
• Approved window and storefront mitigation agreement with Integrity Builders for Mills Building (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for Hurricane Idalia federally funded sub-award grant Z4065 (unanimous)
• Approved FDOT agreements for resurfacing SE Hargrave Street and NE Cubitis Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved FDOT sidewalk design services for SE West Avenue, SW Kingsway Circle, and County Road 760 (unanimous)
• Adopted lease-purchase agreement for an Atmax Mower for Road and Bridge (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review multiple rezoning and land use resolutions during quasi-judicial hearings. The agenda also includes budget amendments for fiscal years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024.

• Rezoning ordinances for Kimble Rentals, LLC and Jose and Mary Rivas
• Land use resolutions for Dentinger, Bethel International Ministries, and Jose Castro
• Budget amendments for General Fund, Special Revenue, and E911 funds
• Resolution for Mixon East Estates plat (Plat 0143-2023)
• Contract for Central Florida Glass office doors and windows retrofit

The Board approved the subdivision of 72.73 acres into the Mixon East Estates development. It also granted special exceptions for agricultural activities in a commercial zone, a house of worship expansion, and commercial vehicle parking. Budget amendments for fiscal years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 were adopted.

• Approved major plat for 'Mixon East Estates' to subdivide 72.73 acres into 8 parcels (4-0)
• Approved budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 (4-0)
• Approved budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 (4-0)
• Approved contract with Central Florida Glass for Extension Office doors and windows retrofit (4-0)
• Approved special exception USE-0129-2023 for agriculture activities at 4426 SW Highway 17 (4-0)
• Approved special exception USE-0135-2023 for house of worship and garage storage at NE Cubitus Ave (4-0)
• Approved special exception USE-0136-2023 for commercial parking of up to 5 vehicles at 8981 SE County Road 763 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including FDACS agreement and Habitat for Humanity MOA amendment (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several budget amendments for fiscal years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024. The meeting also includes decisions on utility service agreements, equipment purchases, and the election of a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Budget amendments for Environmental Services, Emergency Management, and Hurricane Ian funds
• Bid award to Sanders Laboratories, Inc. for water and wastewater quality sampling
• Purchase of a landscape boom truck with chipper box and four John Deere Gator utility vehicles
• Solicitation award for emergency debris management services to Thompson Consulting Services, LLC
• Utility Service and Conveyance Agreements for GFY Phase 1 and Phase 2

The Board approved several service contracts for water and wastewater testing, landfill leachate treatment, and emergency debris management. They also adopted budget amendments for fiscal years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 and approved a minor plat for 'Shaver's Ranchettes'.

• Approved $18,487.72 contract with Sanders Laboratories, Inc. for water and wastewater testing (unanimous)
• Approved contract with e3 Solutions, LLC for Landfill Alternate Leachate Treatment and Disposal System Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved piggyback contracts with In Depth, Inc. and Bearing Point Construction for utility services (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Thompson Consulting Services, LLC for Emergency Debris Management Services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution for Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement with Florida Division of Emergency Management (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Osburn Signs, Inc. for Road and Bridge sign materials (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Plat resolution for 'Shaver's Ranchettes' to subdivide 44.85 acres into three lots (unanimous)
• Adopted budget amendment resolutions for fiscal years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a resolution regarding a variance request for Craig’s RV Park, Inc. (VAR-0002-2023). The meeting also includes a proof of publication review.

• Resolution/Craig’s RV Park, Inc VAR-0002-2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several applications for special uses and rezoning ordinances. The agenda includes items regarding land use resolutions, plat approvals, and proposed ordinances.

• Rezoning ordinance for Kimble Rentals, LLC (RZNE-0043-2023)
• Rezoning ordinance for Jose and Mary Rivas (RZNE-0044-2023)
• Rezoning ordinance for Dialys Gonzalez (RZNE-0041-2023)
• Resolution for Land South DeSoto LLC, Plat 0143-2023 (Mixon East Estates)
• Use resolutions for Dentinger, Bethel International Ministries, and Jose Castro

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several budget amendments for fiscal years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding rezoning ordinances for Jane Watson and The Preserve RV Resort, LLC.

• Rezoning ordinance for Jane Watson (RZNE-0042-2023)
• Rezoning ordinance for The Preserve RV Resort, LLC (RZNE0039-2022)
• Purchase of Ford F-550 Crew Cab with dump body
• Purchase of Dodge Ram 3500
• Purchase of F350 Utility Truck

The Board approved construction and engineering contracts for S.E. Reynolds Street and adopted budget amendments for fiscal years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024. Other actions included approving a $150,000 financial audit contract and a disaster recovery agreement with North Hillsborough Baptist Church.

• Approved CEI services contract with Johnson Engineering, Inc. for S.E. Reynolds Street (5-0)
• Approved construction services contract with Excavation Point, Inc. for S.E. Reynolds Street (5-0)
• Adopted budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 (5-0)
• Adopted budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 financial audit engagement with Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP (5-0)
• Approved disaster recovery agreement with North Hillsborough Baptist Church (5-0)
• Accepted 2021/2022 audited financial statements (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including vehicle purchases and CDBG policies (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several budget amendments for fiscal years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024. The meeting also includes discussions on wastewater facility plans, housing assistance revisions, and legislative priorities.

• Budget amendments for Clerk of Courts, General Fund-Sheriff Grant, and budget carryovers
• Technical revision of the Local Housing Assistance Plan
• Update to the 2022 Wastewater Facility Plan
• Wastewater Utility Capacity and Reservations Update
• State Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Legislative Priorities

The Board of County Commissioners denied an ordinance to approve a rezoning application for the Reardons. Other actions included adopting budget amendments for two fiscal years and updating the 2022 Wastewater Facility Plan.

• Approved Consent Agenda including technical revision of Local Housing Assistance Plan and revised pay plan (5-0)
• Proclaimed October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (5-0)
• Adopted budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 (5-0)
• Adopted budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 (5-0)
• Accepted July 2023 update to the 2022 Wastewater Facility Plan (5-0)
• Approved utility reservation agreements while holding back 100 ERUs (5-0)
• Adopted 2023/2024 State Legislative Priorities (5-0)
• Denied ordinance to approve Reardons' rezoning application RZNE 0024-2021 (3-2)

Tourism Development Council

The council appointed Trent Anthney as Chair and Zac Varner as Vice-Chair. Members approved the minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting. The session included updates on a rebranding project and tourism statistics from Visit Florida.

• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Appointed Trent Anthney as Chair of Tourism
• Appointed Zac Varner as Vice-Chair of Tourism

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will review applications for rezoning properties owned by Dialys Gonzalez and Jane Watson. The commission will also consider a resolution regarding a special exception for a dog kennel.

• Rezoning ordinance RZNE-0041-2023 (Gonzalez)
• Special exception resolution USE-0121-2023 for a dog kennel (Gonzalez)
• Rezoning ordinance RZNE-0042-2023 (Watson)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will review the July 27, 2023, meeting minutes and discuss a $30,000 grant from Florida Commerce. The committee will also view promotional videos for the Destination by Design re-brand of DeSoto County.

• $30,000 grant from Florida Commerce
• Destination by Design re-brand promotional videos

The committee approved the July 27, 2023, meeting minutes as amended. Members received updates on city wastewater hookups, a $30,000 Florida Commerce grant, and county rebranding videos. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved July 27, 2023, minutes as amended (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board adopted the final budget and millage rates for FY 2023-2024 and approved a five-year Capital Improvement Plan. Commissioners also extended the five-cent local option gas tax through 2033 and approved several land development plats and agreements.

• Extended five-cent local option gas tax from Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2033 (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2023-2024 Final Budget (unanimous)
• Set FY 2023-2024 Final Millage Rates at aggregate total of 10.0583 mills (unanimous)
• Adopted Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 funding agreement with Cypress Garden, LLC for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved Major Plat 0131-2023 (West 760 Estates) for Land South DeSoto LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Major Plat 0132-2023 for Land South DeSoto LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Improvement Plan for Ongrade Contracting, Inc. office and warehouse (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a public hearing regarding the 2023-2024 tentative budget. The meeting includes presentations on proposed millage rates and the tentative budget resolution.

• Resolution 2023-2024 Tentative Millage Rates
• Resolution 2023-2024 Tentative Budget

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a tentative budget of $165,482,317 for 2023/2024. They also established tentative millage rates, resulting in an aggregate total of 10.0583 mills.

• Adopted 2023/2024 Tentative Budget of $165,482,317 (Unanimous)
• Set General Operating millage rate at 7.9048 mills (Unanimous)
• Set Law Enforcement M.S.T.U. operating millage rate at 2.4399 mills (Unanimous)
• Set E.M.S. M.S.T.U. operating millage rate at .0 mills (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several items including contract renewals for lawn maintenance and engineering services. The meeting also includes resolutions for multiple minor plats and updates to the 2022/2023 fiscal year budget.

• Renewal of Boehm’s Lawn & Landscape, Inc. contract for lawn maintenance
• Design and construction engineering agreements with Weiler Engineering
• Grant agreement for RapidSOS Next Generation 911 Upgrade
• Award of Tourist Development Marketing Matching Grants to Arcadia Main Street and others
• Resolutions for minor plats including Land South DeSoto, LLC and Warren Bucher

The Board of County Commissioners approved three minor plats for new subdivisions and authorized golf cart use on a portion of SW Reece Street. They also confirmed the appointment of a new Environmental Services Director and awarded $8,775 in tourism marketing grants.

• Approved $8,775 in Tourist Development Marketing Matching grants (unanimous)
• Confirmed Nathan Persons as Environmental Services Director (unanimous)
• Adopted budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat for Johnson Avenue Estates (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat for Morgan Ranchettes (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat for C.M.R. Subdivision (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to exclude tax notices of $5.00 or less (unanimous)
• Authorized golf cart use on SW Reece Street west of SW Lettuce Lake Avenue (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will consider several action items regarding land use and major plats. The meeting includes reviews for Thomas Butler, West 760 Estates, and Hull River Estates.

• Resolution for Thomas Butler Use-0118-2023
• Major Plat for Land South DeSoto LLC, Plat 0131-2023 (West 760 Estates)
• Major Plat for Land South DeSoto LLC, Plat 0132-2023 (Hull River Estates)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider a resolution declaring a local state of emergency regarding Tropical Storm Idalia. The agenda contains no other regular business items.

• Resolution/Declaring a Local State of Emergency (LSE TS Idalia)

The Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution declaring a Local State of Emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Idalia. County offices were closed starting at noon on August 29 and the following day to allow staff to prepare for the storm.

• Adopted Resolution declaring a Local State of Emergency (Enactment No: 2023-112) (3-0, 2 absent)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several budget amendments for Hurricane Ian, utilities, and special projects. The meeting also includes consideration of the County Administrator's compensation and property and casualty insurance renewals.

• Budget amendments for Hurricane Ian, Utilities Capital Water-Wastewater, and Special Projects
• Approval of Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal for fiscal year 2023/2024
• Contract extension with TECHGROUPONE for office doors and windows replacement
• Capital equipment purchase for a Building Department truck
• Small County Consolidated Solid Waste Management Grant Agreement

The Board of County Commissioners approved a salary increase for the County Administrator and renewed property and casualty insurance. They also adopted budget amendments for the 2022/2023 fiscal year and approved several consent items, including a building department truck purchase.

• Approved $12,000 base salary increase for County Administrator to $125,000 (5-0)
• Approved Property and Casualty Insurance renewal for fiscal year 2023/2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution for 2022/2023 budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Building Department Truck purchase and Small County Waste Grant Agreement (5-0)
• Proclaimed September 2023 as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness month (5-0)
• Pulled Agenda Item 7 regarding Extension Office Doors and Windows Replacement (5-0)
• Agreed to allow Habitat for Humanity to use four R.V. sites at Turner Center with fees waived
• Discussed and declined to make changes to the current Alcohol Ordinance

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a presentation and discussion regarding the 2023/2024 Budget. This meeting serves as the fourth scheduled budget workshop for the current cycle.

• Discussion of the 2023/2024 Budget

The Board reviewed the 2023/2024 budget presentation and a revised budget request from the Sheriff's Department. The Board agreed that no further budget workshops are needed before the Tentative and Final Budget Hearings.

• Agreed to not hold another budget workshop

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding residential solid waste collection and disposal services. The meeting includes discussions on a resolution for the Garbage MSBU 2023-24 and a sixth amendment to the Garbage Franchise Agreement.

• Public hearing for Residential Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services
• Resolution regarding Garbage MSBU 2023-24
• Sixth Amendment to the Garbage Franchise Agreement

The Board approved a residential solid waste collection rate of $221.32 per unit for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. The rate allows for annual inflation adjustments up to 6% until a maximum assessment of $268.39 is reached. The approval also requires an audit of Womack Sanitation's business.

• Adopted Resolution amending Residential Rate for FY 2023/2024 to $221.32 per unit (3-2)
• Approved Sixth Amendment to the Garbage Franchise Agreement with Womack Sanitation, Inc. (3-2)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting its third budget workshop for the 2023/2024 period. The meeting is dedicated to the discussion of the upcoming budget.

• Discussion of the 2023/2024 Budget

The Board reviewed the 2023/2024 Proposed Budget, which totals $115,917,775 less grants. The Board directed staff to increase the County Administrator's salary to $125,000 in the proposed budget. The Sheriff will rework his budget request for a follow-up meeting on August 17, 2023.

• Directed staff to increase County Administrator's salary to $125,000 in the proposed budget
• Agreed to meet August 17, 2023, to review the Sheriff's re-worked budget

Tourism Development Council

The Tourism Development Council will review marketing matching grant applications for Little Britches Rodeo and Arcadia Main Street. The council will also discuss collaborating with other Florida Heartland counties and a proposal regarding a possible reality show in the county.

• Marketing Matching Grant applications for Little Britches Rodeo
• Marketing Matching Grant applications for Arcadia Main Street
• Discussion of collaboration with Florida Heartland counties
• Discussion of a possible reality show in DeSoto County

The Council approved marketing matching grant applications for three local organizations. Members also discussed regional collaboration with other Florida Heartland counties and a potential reality show production in DeSoto County.

• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved marketing matching grants for Little Britches Rodeo, Arcadia Youth Rodeo Association, and Arcadia Main Street

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several Hazard Mitigation Grant Program applications for generators, windows, and safe rooms. The agenda also includes decisions on utility agreements, plat resolutions, and a contract award for an asphalt restoration project.

• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program applications for Mills generator, Library windows/generator, Fire Stations 1, 2, and 3 safe rooms, Utilities equipment, and DOH generator
• Contract award for Asphalt Restoration Project to Excavation Point, Inc.
• Change Order for 113 N. Volusia Ave, Arcadia, FL
• Utility agreements for Cayman Lakes Project water and wastewater phases
• Resolution for A+ Environmental Restoration, LLC (Plat-0122-2022) and Thomas Rickenbrode (Plat-0129-2023)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review an ordinance regarding The Preserve RV Resort, LLC. This action item includes a review of the PUD application and associated maps.

• Ordinance for The Preserve RV Resort, LLC (23-386)
• Review of RZNE0039-2022 Draft Staff Report
• PUD Application for The Preserve RV Resort LLC

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will hold a discussion regarding broadband updates. The meeting also includes a discussion on county-wide web improvements.

• Broadband development update
• Discussion of county-wide web improvements

The committee approved the amended minutes from a previous meeting. Members received updates on a proposed 169-townhouse development and fiber optic expansion in southeast Arcadia. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved amended meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will discuss and review the budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, including a PowerPoint presentation.

• Discussion of the 2023-2024 Budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several items including building permit fee schedules, group insurance renewals, and budget amendments for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The meeting also includes quasi-judicial public hearings regarding site resolutions and a rezoning ordinance.

• Resolution for Building Permit & Inspection Fee Schedule
• Bids for SHIP-HHRP projects including Imogene St., Manatee Ave, SW Deer Run Ave, Cypress St, and NE Sugarbabe
• Budget amendments for Environmental Services, Sheriff grants, and LIHEAP-LIHWAP
• Ordinance for Cin-Mar rezoning (RZNE-0038-2022)
• Resolution regarding private wastewater service for Oak Stone Development

The Board approved a resolution allowing Ni Florida Inc. to provide wastewater services for the Oak Stone development, conditioned on a formal agreement. Other actions included approving group insurance renewals, SHIP-HHRP home repair bids, and several grant-related delegations of authority.

• Approved private wastewater service for Oak Stone Development via Ni Florida Inc. (3-2)
• Approved group insurance plans for 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved five bids for home repairs/replacement under SHIP-HHRP (unanimous)
• Approved contract renewal for Boro Building and Property Maintenance custodial services with 8% price increase (unanimous)
• Approved piggyback contract with Danus Utilities, Inc. and City of Leesburg for lift station rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for County Administrator to execute NRCS grant documents (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for County Administrator to execute 2023/2024 Hurricane Legislative Appropriation Program documents (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to amend the 2022/2023 adopted budget (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a presentation and discussion regarding the 2023-2024 Budget. This meeting serves as the first scheduled budget workshop for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Discussion of the 2023-2024 Budget

The Board of County Commissioners conducted a budget workshop to review the proposed 2023-2024 General Fund and Constitutional Officers' requests. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several budget amendments for the 2022/2023 fiscal year, including funds for Hurricane Ian and environmental services. The meeting also includes discussions on mosquito control work plans and a revised classification and pay plan.

• Approval of 2023/2024 Mosquito Control Detailed Work Plan and Operational Work Plan
• Budget amendments for General Fund, Hazard MIT Grant, Environmental Services, SHIP, Hurricane Ian, and Curbside Collection
• Contract amendment for Utilities Sludge Management Services with Synagro South LLC
• Resolution regarding American Software Capital (Paradise Island)
• Agreement amendment for Tourism & Economic Development Marketing Services with Destination by Design Planning, LLC

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved several administrative items, including a budget amendment for the 2022/2023 fiscal year and a minor plat for K & M Ranch. Contract extensions were granted for sludge management and tourism marketing services. An executive session was deferred to the next meeting due to a member's absence.

• Approved Consent Agenda including 2023/2024 Mosquito Control work plan (4-0)
• Declared July 16-22, 2023 as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week (4-0)
• Approved one-year contract extension with Synagro South LLC for sludge management (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-090 to amend the 2022/2023 adopted budget (4-0)
• Approved Minor Plat for K & M Ranch to divide 20 acres into two 10-acre parcels (4-0)
• Approved one-year agreement extension with Destination by Design Planning, LLC (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-091 appointing Summer Lempenau to the Tourist Development Council (4-0)
• Deferred Attorney-Client Executive Session to the next regular meeting

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will review action item RZNE-0038-2022 regarding the Cin-Mar project. The meeting includes a review of proof of publication for item 23-339.

• Rezoning application RZNE-0038-2022 (Cin-Mar)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider resolutions for the Local Housing Assistance Plan and several budget amendments. The agenda also includes reviews of road paving change orders and requests for public hearings regarding sanitation rate petitions.

• Resolution for 2023 Local Housing Assistance Plan
• Budget amendments for Library, Transportation, Utilities, and Hurricane Ian funds
• Change Order #1 for FY 22/23 Annual Road Paving Contract with Pavement Maintenance, LLC
• Request for a public hearing regarding the Womack Sanitation Rate Petition
• State Grant application for regional E911 RapidSOS Premium Upgrade

The Board adopted a three-year Local Housing Assistance Plan and approved several budget amendments for FY 2022/2023. Officials authorized emergency repairs to a paint booth and the purchase of a public safety mechanic truck. The Board also scheduled a public hearing for August 15, 2023, to consider a 23% rate increase for Womack Sanitation.

• Approved $47,000 for Vulcan Construction to repair the Road and Bridge paint booth (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $73,000 to bid on a 2021 F450 mechanic truck for Public Safety (unanimous)
• Approved FY 22/23 Annual Striping Project contract with AKCA, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Pavement Maintenance, LLC for additional road paving (unanimous)
• Adopted the Local Housing Assistance Plan and Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $8,300 change order for White Sands Construction for home rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution for FY 2022/2023 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved minor plats for Boll Weevil Estates and Gamez Estates (unanimous)

Insurance Committee

The committee will review minutes from the June 2022 meeting and discuss current medical, dental, prescription, and vision issues. The agenda includes a presentation on claims review and options for plan renewal.

• Review of June 16, 2022, meeting minutes
• Presentation on claims review
• Discussion of plan renewal options
• Information on United Healthcare Rewards wellness program

The committee reviewed claims and plan renewal options. Members discussed current medical, dental, prescription, and vision issues. No substantive policy or funding decisions were recorded.

• Approved Insurance Committee Meeting Minutes from June 16, 2022

Tourism Development Council

The council will review minutes from the February 2023 meeting and receive updates on the Turner Center and branding. The agenda also includes discussions regarding short-term rentals and host compliance.

• Approval of February 14, 2023, meeting minutes
• Turner Center update
• Branding update
• Short term rentals discussion
• Host compliance review

The council approved the minutes from the February 14, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed updates on Turner Center events and tourism branding, and discussed a short-term rental data service. No formal action was taken regarding the rental data service.

• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several minor plat resolutions for properties including Nott's Landing and Mahon Acres. The agenda also includes approvals for the DeSoto County Transportation Plan and various budget amendments for fiscal year 2022/2023.

• Approval of the DeSoto County Transportation Plan 2023
• Bid awards for SHIP & HHRP rehabilitation and rebuilding at 113 N. Volusia Ave, 169 S Lee Ave, 196 Bridle Path, and 4649 NW CR 661A
• Engineering services contract for bridge repair on Second Bunker Ave
• Budget amendments for utilities, building department, and emergency management
• Interlocal agreement for funding the District 12 Medical Examiner Facility

The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2023 Transportation Plan and four minor plat resolutions for land division. Other key actions included approving contracts for courthouse elevator modernization and bridge engineering services.

• Approved DeSoto County Transportation Plan 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with KCI Technologies, Inc. for Second Bunker Avenue bridge repair/replacement (unanimous)
• Approved contract with TKE Elevator Corporation for courthouse elevator modernization (unanimous)
• Approved four SHIP and HHRP housing bids for home rehabilitation and reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved minor plats for Bunker & 661 Estates, JM Johnson Farms, Nott's Landing, and Mahon Acres (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Sarasota County for District 12 medical examiner facility funding (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 (unanimous)
• Declared June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth Day (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution ending the current burn ban. The agenda also includes a resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency.

• Resolution to end the Burn Ban
• Resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved two resolutions. One resolution ended the current burn ban, and the other extended the local state of emergency resulting from Hurricane Ian.

• Adopted Resolution ending Burn Ban (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution extending the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board held a workshop to discuss a request from Womack Sanitation to increase rates from $211.17 to $267.50 per assessment for 2023-2024. No formal decisions were made; the meeting served as a preliminary discussion before a potential public hearing.

• No substantive decisions were made during this workshop

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several rezoning requests, including a planned development for Charlotte Harbor Landing, LLC. The agenda also includes discussions on wastewater treatment plant expansion design services and budget amendments for public safety and utilities.

• Rezoning ordinance for Charlotte Harbor Landing, LLC (RZNE-0037-2022)
• RFQ agreement for Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Design and Permitting Services
• Budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 regarding Library, Utilities, Public Safety, LIHEAP, and SHIP HHRP
• Contract amendment for HVAC maintenance with D&D Mechanical Services dba Myakka Heating & Cooling
• Contract amendment for Emergency Debris Management & Removal Services with Phillips & Jordan, Inc.

The Board approved contracts for the Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion and emergency repairs to gateway signs. Other actions included extending the local state of emergency for Hurricane Ian and approving a minor plat for the Bushouse property.

• Approved agreement with Kimley-Horn for Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion (5-0)
• Approved contract with Central Concrete Products for emergency gateway sign repairs (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution extending the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Stantec Consulting Services for Fire Rescue and EMS rate recalculation (4-0)
• Approved minor plat for Bushouse property dividing 30.12 acres into three parcels (5-0)
• Granted outdoor event permit for Jennifer Daniels for June 3, 2023 (5-0)
• Accepted road Right-of-Way deed from James A. and Jenice H. Stark (5-0)
• Approved Utility Service and Conveyance Agreement with S&L Properties Arcadia, LLC (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several budget amendments for fiscal year 2022/2023, including funds for the library, utilities, and Hurricane Ian recovery. The meeting also includes discussions on affordable housing awards for Cypress Garden Apartments, LLC and various utility agreements.

• Budget amendments for Library, Utilities, Hurricane Ian, and Special Projects
• Affordable Housing Funding award and lien for Cypress Garden Apartments, LLC
• Utility easement for 'Popeye's' in Arcadia, FL
• Contract with JSM Services, Inc. for athletic turf maintenance and reconstruction
• Amendments to water and wastewater service agreements for Lettuce Lake Travel Resort

The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution amending the 2022/2023 budget and authorized several utility agreements for Lettuce Lake Travel Resort. Other actions included approving a home reconstruction bid and a minor plat for Tin Buck 2 Estates.

• Approved budget amendments 2023-78, 2023-79, 2023-81, 2023-83, and 2023-84 (unanimous)
• Approved bid award to Jesse's Services, Inc. for home reconstruction at 4803 Provau Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Piggyback Contract with JSM Services, Inc. for Brewer Park baseball field renovations (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat for Tin Buck 2 Estates to divide 82.56 acres into two parcels (unanimous)
• Approved three utility agreements with Lettuce Lake Travel Resort for water and wastewater services (unanimous)
• Approved utility easement for fire hydrant and service line for Popeye's franchise owners (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for Economic Development Week, National Nurses Month, Emancipation Day, and Mental Health Month (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including CAT Financial lease amendment and Florida Humanities Grant (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will review an ordinance regarding a rezoning request for Charlotte Harbor Landing, LLC. The meeting also includes the review of previous meeting minutes and proof of publication.

• Rezoning ordinance for Charlotte Harbor Landing, LLC (RZNE-0037-2022)
• Review of March 14, 2023, meeting minutes
• Proof of Publication 23-224

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several infrastructure projects including bridge scour countermeasures for Airport Road and C.R. 760A. The agenda includes contract awards for landfill erosion repairs and discussions regarding utility service agreements for Preserve DeSoto Two. A public hearing is scheduled to discuss an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping in certain areas.

• Contract award for Comanco Environmental Corporation Landfill Erosion Washout Repairs
• Contract award for Viking Diving Services for Airport Road Bridge and C.R. 760A Bridge scour countermeasures
• Utility Service and Conveyance Agreements for Preserve DeSoto Two (Phases 3 and 4)
• Ordinance regarding smoking and vaping prohibited in certain areas
• Quasi-judicial resolution for New Florida Ventures Corp.

The Board of County Commissioners approved two utility service agreements for Preserve DeSoto Two, LLC, granting a total of 572 wastewater and water ERUs. Other actions included approving several infrastructure contracts and extending the local state of emergency for Hurricane Ian.

• Approved Utility Service and Conveyance Agreement for Preserve DeSoto Two Phase 3 (321 ERUs) (5-0)
• Approved Utility Service and Conveyance Agreement for Preserve DeSoto Two Phase 4 (251 ERUs) (5-0)
• Adopted resolution extending Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (5-0)
• Approved $69,901 annual road striping project priority list (5-0)
• Approved contract with Viking Diving Services for Airport Road and CR 760-A bridge scour projects (5-0)
• Approved contract and change order with Comanco Environmental Corporation for landfill erosion repairs (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Airboat Addict for herbicide application services (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for FY 2022/2023 budget amendments (5-0)

Tourism Development Council

The council will review updates regarding the Turner Center and Destination by Design. The agenda also includes a discussion on short term rentals.

• Turner Center Update 23-205
• Destination by Design Update 23-210
• Short Term Rentals 23-211

The meeting minutes list several agenda items for update and discussion, but do not record any votes, approvals, or denials. The record is procedural and does not state the outcomes of the items discussed.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several budget amendments for Sheriff, roads, E911, and utilities. The agenda also includes a resolution for a burn ban due to drought conditions and various infrastructure agreements.

• Resolution for a Burn Ban due to drought conditions
• Budget amendments for Sheriff-Law Enf-Corrections, Capital Road Grant Projects, E911, and Utilities Wastewater Capital
• Seminole Gulf Railway agreement for work on S.W. Hull Avenue railroad crossing
• FDOT construction and engineering service contracts for S.W. Hull Ave.
• Renewal of the FEMA Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) agreement

The Board approved several infrastructure projects on S.W. Hull Ave and C.R. 760A, including a $2.9M construction contract. Other actions included implementing a burn ban, extending the local state of emergency for Hurricane Ian, and amending the 2022/23 fiscal year budget.

• Approved $2,933,982.00 construction contract for S.W. Hull Ave with Excavation Point, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $202,413.00 proposal for S.W. Hull Ave railroad crossing work with Seminole Gulf Railway (Unanimous)
• Approved CEI Services agreement with Johnson Engineering, Inc. for S.W. Hull Ave (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution implementing a burn ban (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution extending the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (Unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment Resolution for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved FDOT LAP Resolution and Termination Agreement for C.R. 760A sidewalk design (Unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with LJ Power, Inc. for generator maintenance (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, including plats, surplus property, and grant agreements, followed by regular business items such as a fuel supply contract, a road paving project, and a budget amendment. The meeting also includes a public hearing on four quasi-judicial site plan and rezoning requests.

• Agreement for supply of gasoline and diesel fuels with Rogers Petroleum
• Fiscal Year 22/23 Annual Road Paving Project contract with Pavement Maintenance, LLC
• Resolution/Budget Amendment FY 2022/2023 (Public Safety, ARPA)
• Ordinance on Local State of Emergency and Curfew Authority
• Public hearing on rezoning for BNR Property Holdings (RZNE-0036-2022)

The Board unanimously denied a multi-family residential project due to infrastructure and environmental concerns. However, it approved a development plan for two FPL solar energy centers and a rezoning for an electrical power yard.

• Denied 110-unit residential development at SW Sunnybreeze Road (5-0)
• Approved two FPL solar energy centers with added buffers (3-1)
• Approved rezoning for BNR Property Holdings electrical power yard (5-0)
• Approved $841,503.05 road paving contract with Pavement Maintenance, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $208,217 contract for 815 N. Mills Avenue exterior repairs (5-0)
• Approved fuel supply agreement with Rogers Petroleum (5-0)
• Approved development plan for William E. Martin repair service building (5-0)
• Approved ordinance granting County Administrator emergency and curfew authority (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board held a workshop to discuss wastewater capacity and private utility options for developers. The meeting concluded with a consensus for staff to update the Franchise Ordinance, advance non-PSC preparations, and meet with developers regarding ERU updates.

• Consensus reached to update the Franchise Ordinance
• Consensus reached to move non-PSC preparations forward
• Consensus reached to meet with developers for updates on their ERUs

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will review development updates and establish EDAC priorities. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding upcoming housing projects in Arcadia.

• Development Update 23-143
• EDAC Priorities 23-144
• Upcoming Housing Projects in Arcadia 23-151
• Staff Report 23-152

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency regarding Hurricane Ian. This item is listed under regular business for the March 21, 2023, meeting.

• Resolution/Local State of Emergency Extension - IAN

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including a local state of emergency extension and multiple budget amendments. The agenda also includes discussions regarding grant applications, nonprofit funding, and public safety personnel recognition.

• Extension of Local State of Emergency Resolution - IAN
• Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 (Environmental Services, Hurricane Ian, and Special Projects)
• Florida Boating Improvement Program Grant Application
• Funding for All Faiths Food Bank and Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
• Memorandum of Agreement with Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity, Inc.

The Board voted to oppose a Florida Department of Transportation project at NE Livingston and McKay Streets. Other actions included extending a state of emergency for Hurricane Ian and awarding COVID-19 relief grants to two nonprofits.

• Approved further action in opposition to FDOT Project FPID #440671-1-52-01 (3-2)
• Extended Local State of Emergency resulting from Hurricane Ian (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendments for fiscal year 2022/23 (unanimous)
• Approved grant application for Florida Boating Improvement Program at Liverpool Boat Ramp (unanimous)
• Awarded $30,000 to All Faiths Food Bank and $70,000 to Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity for COVID-19 relief (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 MOA with Habitat for Humanity for hurricane relief repairs (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor event permit for Jennifer Daniels at 1401 S.W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including surplus property and IT services amendment (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a major plat resolution for Jewel Subdivision and a rezone ordinance for BNR Property Holdings, LLC. The meeting also includes a review of the February 7, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Major Plat Resolution for Jewel Subdivision (PLAT-0125-2023)
• Rezone Ordinance for BNR Property Holdings, LLC (RZNE-0036-2022)
• Review of February 7, 2023, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to extend the local state of emergency declared after Hurricane Ian. The meeting includes a call to order, roll call, board member comments, and adjournment.

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

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency resulting from Hurricane Ian. This action was recorded as Enactment No: 2023-028.

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

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on four quasi-judicial development proposals: Thornton Creek Motor Coach Resort, Arcadia Dreams LLC, FPL Solar Energy Center at Prairie Creek, and Chapman Family Partnership. They will also consider extending the local state of emergency, a budget amendment, and a revised pay plan.

• Thornton Creek Motor Coach Resort resolution and PUD amendments
• Arcadia Dreams LLC development proposal (SITE-0042-2020)
• FPL Solar Energy Center, Prairie Creek (SITE-0083-2022)
• Chapman Family Partnership use applications (USE-0067-2021 & USE-0068-2021)
• Budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 (General Fund and Building)

The Board of County Commissioners approved several development plans, including an FPL solar energy center and a mining operation. They also extended the local state of emergency for Hurricane Ian and approved budget amendments for fiscal year 2022/2023.

• Approved extension of Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (5-0)
• Approved 2022/23 Budget Amendments (5-0)
• Directed staff to develop Capacity Reservation Agreements for ERU projects (4-1)
• Amended Thornton Creek PUD Exhibits 1 and 3 (5-0)
• Approved Arcadia Dreams LLC Development Plan with conditions (5-0)
• Approved FPL Solar Energy Center Development Plan with conditions (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Chapman Family Partnership Special Exception for excavation and irrigation (5-0)
• Approved revised Classification and Pay Plan (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to extend the local state of emergency declared for Hurricane Ian. The meeting includes a call to order, roll call, and board member comments before adjournment.

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

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency resulting from Hurricane Ian. Board members also reached a consensus regarding the use of clay at the Turner Center for an upcoming Steer Show.

• Approved Resolution extending the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (unanimous)
• Reached consensus to allow clay use at Turner Center for the Steer Show with a post-event review

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions including budget amendments for fiscal year 2022/2023, a park fee schedule update, and a local state of emergency extension. Other items include a minor plat approval, a drainage easement for Dollar General on State Road 70, and a contract for courthouse exterior restoration.

• Resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency
• Resolution for Parks and Recreation Amended Fee Schedule
• Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 including capital road grants, law enforcement trust, Hurricane Ian, SHIP HHRP, Extension Hazard MIT Grant, and Environmental Services
• Minor plat approval for S + C LLP (PLAT-0120-2022)
• Drainage easement for Dollar General on State Road 70

The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency following Hurricane Ian. The board also approved several budget amendments, a minor plat division, and a sidewalk construction contract.

• Extended Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (5-0)
• Approved six budget amendments for FY 2022/2023 (5-0)
• Approved amended Parks Department lighting fees (5-0)
• Approved minor plat division for S+C Partnership into four 10-acre parcels (5-0)
• Accepted drainage easement for Dollar General on State Road 70 (5-0)
• Approved sidewalk construction contract with Thomas Marine Construction, Inc. (5-0)
• Appointed Simon M. Harrison as Special Magistrate for the Reardon case (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including surplus property and courthouse restoration services (5-0)

Tourism Development Council

The DeSoto County Tourism Development Council will meet to discuss a video from Visit Florida and the Turner Center, along with other tourism-related business. The meeting is scheduled for February 14, 2023, at 1:30 PM.

• Discussion of Visit Florida and Destination by Design video (Item 23-081)
• Discussion of Turner Center and Tourism (Item 23-082)

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider extending the local state of emergency related to Hurricane Ian. The agenda includes a resolution for this extension and board member comments, with no other substantive business items.

• Resolution to extend Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency resulting from Hurricane Ian. This action was the only item of business conducted during the meeting.

• Approved Resolution to extend Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (4-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will consider two land-use resolutions for the Chapman Family Partnership (USE-0067-2021 and USE-0068-2021). The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a proof of publication. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Resolution for Chapman Family Partnership, LLLP / USE-0067-2021 & USE-0068-2021
• Proof of Publication 23-045
• Approval of January 3, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

This is a public workshop where the Board of County Commissioners will hear presentations on phosphate mining reclamation and radiation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and public comment only.

• Phosphate Mining Public Workshop with multiple expert presentations
• Presentations on reclamation and radiation by various professionals
• Public comments accepted in person and virtually
• Board member discussion and questions

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to extend the local state of emergency related to Hurricane Ian. The meeting includes roll call, regular business, and board member comments.

• Resolution to extend Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency resulting from Hurricane Ian. This action was recorded as Enactment No: 2023015.

• Approved Resolution to extend Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (4-0)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The DeSoto County Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to approve draft minutes from its Nov. 17, 2022 meeting and receive a presentation on development updates. The agenda includes public comments, committee comments, and staff comments. No other decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Approval of draft meeting minutes from Nov. 17, 2022 (Item 23-058)
• Presentation of development updates (Item 23-059)
• Public comments period
• Committee and staff comments

The meeting was called to order and included a presentation of development updates. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, or formal decisions.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on several resolutions including budget amendments for transportation, environmental services, administration, and sheriff operations. They will also consider a contract for courthouse exterior restoration, sidewalk construction agreements with FDOT, and a minor plat approval. Additionally, the board will hold quasi-judicial public hearings on land-use requests and a PUD revision.

• Budget amendments for FY 2022/2023 totaling multiple funds (Transportation, Environmental Services, Administration, Sheriff Article V Q1)
• Contract amendment for purchase of bank run shell material from CJC Shell, LLC
• Agreement for architectural/engineering services for Courthouse Exterior Restoration Project (Bid #23-02-00RFQ)
• Supplemental agreements for FDOT LAP Robert Sidewalk and E. Maple St. Sidewalk construction with additional funds
• Quasi-judicial hearings on resolutions for Mark Stockdale (USE-0089-2022), Arcadia Properties LLC (SITE-0087-2022), Arcadia Dreams LLC (SITE-0042-2020), and Thornton Creek Motor Coach Resort PUD revision

The Board approved the sale of county land at 11386 SE Herbert Ave for $280,900. Other actions included approving sidewalk funding from FDOT and granting a special exception for a private aviation facility. The Board deferred a development plan for Arcadia Dreams LLC due to noise and traffic concerns.

• Approved sale of 11386 SE Herbert Ave for $280,900 (5-0)
• Approved $211,645 in additional FDOT funds for Robert Avenue Sidewalk (5-0)
• Approved $109,793 in additional FDOT funds for East Maple Street Sidewalk (5-0)
• Approved special exception for Mark Stockdale's private aviation facility (5-0)
• Approved development plan for a 4,827 sq ft restaurant by Arcadia Properties, LLC (5-0)
• Approved minor plat for Hereford Acres (5-0)
• Approved $7.00 per ton price increase for bank run shell material from CJC Shell, LLC (5-0)
• Deferred Arcadia Dreams LLC development plan for revised noise and traffic details (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to extend the local state of emergency related to Hurricane Ian. The meeting includes call to order, roll call, regular business on the resolution, and board member comments.

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

The Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency related to Hurricane Ian. This action was recorded as Enactment No: 2023006.

• Approved Resolution extending Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution for the 2022-2023 EMS County Grant, approve the purchase of a budgeted Chevrolet 2500 truck for the Water Utility, and discuss an annual salary adjustment for line paramedics/firefighters from the rank of Lieutenant and below. Other items include a revised Classification and Pay Plan, a mobile library van purchase, and approval to waive building permit fees.

• Resolution for EMS County Grant 2022-2023
• Purchase approval of a budgeted Chevrolet 2500 truck for Water Utility
• Annual salary adjustment for line paramedic/firefighter from Lieutenant and below
• Approval to waive building permit fees
• Resolution for budget amendment Fiscal Year 2022/2023 (Public Safety, Hurricane Irma, Donations)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $7,000 annual salary increase for credentialed paramedics and firefighters at the rank of Lieutenant and below. Other key actions included approving a new mobile library van and extending building permit fee waivers for Hurricane Ian victims.

• Approved $7,000 annual salary increase for paramedics/firefighters rank Lieutenant and below (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2023 RAM 3500 Promaster for Mobile Library (5-0)
• Approved waiving building permit fees for Hurricane Ian damaged structures through April 10, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023/2024 through 2028/2029 Transportation Project Priorities Letter (5-0)
• Approved Public Safety Department's educational Step-Plan (5-0)
• Adopted two budget amendment resolutions for FY 2022/2023 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including EMS County Grant and Water Utility truck purchase (5-0)
• Consensus reached to replace Animal Control Building roof with metal (5-0)

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; the rest of the meeting consists of procedural actions.

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

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency related to Hurricane Ian. This action was recorded as Enactment No: 2023-02.

• Approved resolution to extend Local State of Emergency (5-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two action items: a resolution regarding Mark Stockdale (USE-0089-2022) and a resolution for Thornton Creek. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, public comment, and director remarks.

• Resolution / Mark Stockdale (USE-0089-2022) — a proposed use or rezoning
• Resolution / Thornton Creek — a development proposal
• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2022 meeting
• Proof of publication for Thornton Creek and related advertisement

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider Resolution 23-006 to extend the local state of emergency declared due to Hurricane Ian. The meeting includes call to order, roll call, and board member comments.

• Resolution 23-006 to extend the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency following Hurricane Ian. County Administrator Mandy Hines reported that $6.7 million has been expended from the Hurricane Fund, with $7.4 million received by the state on the county's behalf.

• Approved resolution to extend Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (unanimous)