Escambia County public meetings in 2023

Development Review Committee

The December 27, 2023, meeting of the Escambia County Development Review Committee contains no scheduled final applications, pre-application meetings, or initial applications for review.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a case regarding outdoor storage at multiple addresses on Airport Blvd. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the November 15, 2023, meeting.

• Case No. CU-2023-16: Request for outdoor storage at 104, 110, 112, 118, 122, 126 Airport Blvd. and 100 BLK Airport Blvd.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to finalize applications for a cell tower on Coast Road and the Leeward Minor Subdivision. The committee will also hold pre-application meetings for several projects, including hotels, townhomes, and an office building.

• Final application: Cell Tower at 54 Coast Rd
• Final application: Leeward Minor Subdivision at 10700 Gulf Beach Hwy (2 lots)
• Pre-application: Hilton H3 Hotel on Plantation Road
• Pre-application: Lost Key Townhomes at 700 Blk Lost Key Drive
• Pre-application: Avenue Food Truck Park at 3110 W Michigan Ave

Development Review Committee

The Escambia County Development Review Committee is meeting to review final applications for several development projects. The committee will also conduct pre-application meetings for five new proposed developments.

• Final application: Sagewood residential development at 9700 Bridewood Road (60 lots)
• Final application: Lift Station 107 replacement and sewer rehabilitation at 5086 Mobile Hwy
• Final application: Pensacola Beach Pier Addition at 41 Fort Pickens Road
• Pre-application meeting: Stratford-Davis Subdivision at 2683 Stratford Road (64 lots)
• Pre-application meeting: Nine Mile Road Multi-Tenant at 1312 W Nine Mile Road

Tourist Development Council

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council will meet to discuss the status of available funds and review several specific funding requests. The agenda also includes a facility assessment for the Pensacola Bay Center and discussions regarding Bay Bluffs Park.

• $50,000 funding request for Visit Pensacola - Navy Days
• $450,000 funding request for General Chappie James Memorial
• $315,000 funding request for Sail Pensacola and Foiling Events, Ltd.
• Pensacola Bay Center Facility Condition Assessment
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman

Marine Advisory Committee

The committee will review status updates regarding the Escarosa Regional Artificial Reefs and Escambia County boat ramps. The agenda also includes a briefing on Sunshine Law and the delivery of the 2023 Hot Topics Summary Report.

• Escarosa Regional Artificial Reefs status updates
• Escambia Boat Ramps winter maintenance updates
• Delivery of 2023 Hot Topics Summary Report
• Sunshine Law briefing by the Escambia County Attorney

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County CRA is considering a public hearing to amend the Atwood Redevelopment Area boundaries and its related trust fund ordinance. The Board is also reviewing several funding and lien agreements for residential roof improvements.

• Public hearing scheduled for January 9, 2024, regarding Atwood Redevelopment Plan boundaries
• Approval of three Residential Rehab Grant Program agreements totaling $11,332 for roof repairs
• Cancellation of a $3,450 residential rehab lien for 31 Milton Road following program compliance
• Approval of three Residential Roof Program agreements totaling $28,308.36 for roof repairs

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a public forum intended for matters not included on the agenda for the upcoming Board of County Commissioners' meeting. The session allows citizens to address topics through a sign-up process.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several rezoning requests and a new ordinance for pedestrian and roadway safety. The meeting also includes discussions on affordable housing incentive plans and the adoption of a uniform method for collecting special assessments.

• Public hearing to adopt an ordinance relating to Pedestrian and Roadway Safety
• Rezoning Case Z-2023-24: 6000 West Nine Mile Road from Low Density Residential to Low Density Mixed-Use
• Rezoning Case Z-2023-25: 5205 West Nine Mile Road from Low Density Residential to Commercial
• Review of the 2023 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Incentive Plan Report
• Acceptance of TDT collections for October 2023 totaling $1,718,649

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will review contractor applications and conduct hearings regarding complaints. The meeting includes probable cause hearings for two cases and disciplinary hearings for three contractors.

• Probable cause hearing: Jonathan M. Rushing (dba Elevate Roofing & Exteriors, Inc.)
• Probable cause hearing: Shaun C. Carpentier (dba First Onsite Property Restoration)
• Disciplinary hearing: James B. Freeman (dba Freeman Roofing)
• Disciplinary hearing: John C. Fortner (dba Fortner's Home Improvements, Inc.)
• Disciplinary hearing: Jonathan C. Harrington (dba REO Construction and Repairs, LLC)

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final development applications and conducting pre-application meetings for various projects. Some items are for staff internal review only and do not include a public meeting.

• Final application: Dollar General #30038 at 219 N. New Warrington Rd
• Final application: Turtle Creek, 134 lots at 2100 Blk Hwy 29
• Final application: Escambia Collision Warehouse at 7733 N Palafox Street
• Pre-application meeting: Olive Road Self-Storage at 3320 E Olive Road
• Pre-application meeting: Fowler Ave Duplexes at 8912 Fowler Ave

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning application for property at 400 and 450 Meharg Rd. The request seeks to change the land use from Agricultural district to Rural Residential district.

• Public Hearing Case No. Z-2023-26: Rezoning 35.18 acres at 400 and 450 Meharg Rd from Agricultural to Rural Residential
• Approval of November 7, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review an ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map. The proposal seeks to change the land use category for two parcels on Meharg Road from Agriculture to Agriculture Residential.

• Public hearing for SSA-2023-11 to amend the 2030 FLU Map
• Rezoning of 35.18 acres on Meharg Road from AG to AR
• Review of November 7, 2023, meeting minutes

Extension Council

The Escambia County Extension Council will conduct candidate interviews and hold a ballot vote. The meeting also includes the introduction of Interim District Director Julie Dillard.

• Candidate interviews for Murata and Serrano
• Ballot voting and tabulation of votes
• Introduction of Julie Dillard, Interim District Director

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to review final site plan applications and conduct pre-application meetings for several projects. Some initial applications are listed for staff internal review only and will not be part of the public meeting.

• Final application: Carpenter Creek Headwater Project, 725 E Olive Road
• Final application: Riker Storage, 9450 Bowman Ave
• Pre-application: New Circle K at 4 N Navy Blvd
• Pre-application: Hancock Subdivision, 300 Blk Hancock Lane (38 Lots)
• Pre-application: Sears Boulevard Warehouse, 7801 Sears Boulevard

Development Review Committee

The committee will conduct final reviews for one subdivision application and hold pre-application meetings for four different development projects. Several other initial applications are undergoing staff internal review only and will not be part of the public meeting.

• Final review of Las Olas Minor Subdivision at 14118 Perdido Key Road
• Pre-application meeting for Winston Place Subdivision at 1325 N 69th Ave
• Pre-application meeting for Brett Robinson Parking Lot at 13654 Perdido Key
• Pre-application meeting for Bronson Avenue Townhomes at 1170 Bronson Road
• Pre-application meeting for Sonnyboy Triplex's at 7300 Blk Sonnyboy Ln

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review requests for a conditional use at 611 Rue Max St. and a request to allow townhomes on Sommerville Ct. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the September 20, 2023, meeting.

• Case CU-2023-13: Request for an accessory dwelling at 611 Rue Max St.
• Case CU-2023-14: Request to allow townhomes in Medium Density Residential zoning on Sommerville Ct.

Marine Advisory Committee

The scheduled regular meeting of the Escambia County Marine Advisory Committee for November 13, 2023, has been canceled.

Professional Advisory Committee

The Professional Advisory Committee is reviewing proposed language changes for connectivity, parking, and setbacks within the Design Standard Manual. The committee will also discuss the process for reviewing stormwater design standards.

• Proposed language for Connectivity (DSM, Chapter 1, Article 2-1.6)
• Proposed language for Parking (DSM, Chapter 1, Article 3)
• Proposed language for Setbacks regarding Plats vs. Zoning Requirements
• Proposal to remove reference to Density Bonus
• Discussion on the path forward for stormwater design standards review

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to review final applications for several land use projects. The committee will also hold pre-application meetings for various commercial and residential developments.

• Final application for Perdido Landfill NE Borrow Pit at 13002 Beulah Rd
• Final application for GE Pensacola Warehouse Expansion at 8301 Scenic Hwy
• Final applications for Calabria Place, 66 lots at 9000 Blk Bowman
• Pre-application meeting for Jim 'N Nicks Bar-B-Q at 7001 N Davis Hwy
• Pre-application meeting for Maple Forest Addition at 4455 Mobile Hwy

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding two rezoning requests on West Nine Mile Road. The board will also review and approve minutes from the September 12, 2023, meeting.

• Rezoning Case Z-2023-24: 6000 W Nine Mile Rd. from Low Density Residential to Commercial
• Rezoning Case Z-2023-25: 5205 W Nine Mile Rd. from Low Density Residential to Commercial
• Approval of September 12, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review and recommend an ordinance to the BCC for amending the Future Land Use Map, changing a parcel's designation from Commercial (C) to Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U). Otherwise, this meeting covers routine procedural items.

• Public Hearing Concerning Review of Ordinance Amending Future Land Use Map - SSA-2023-10

Opioid Abatement Board

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board is meeting to discuss potential areas of funding and the scope of work for a Request for Proposals (RFP). The board will also review community survey results and RFP samples from other counties.

• Review of community survey results
• Discussion of RFP samples from other counties
• Determination of scope of work for the RFP
• Discussion regarding areas of funding

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss rezonings, amend the Future Land Use Map, and review an ordinance related to parking requirements in several districts.

• Public hearing on rezoning case Z-2023-06 for 349.24 acres from Agricultural to Rural Residential district
• Amending the Official Zoning Map to include rezoning case Z-2023-06
• Reviewing an ordinance amending parking requirements in Barrancas, Brownsville, Englewood, Palafox, and Warrington overlay districts

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Board will consider a resolution to amend the boundaries of the Atwood Redevelopment Area. The meeting also includes decisions on funding for residential window, roof, and rehab grants.

• Resolution to amend Atwood Redevelopment Area boundaries
• Two Residential Rehab Grant agreements totaling $12,000.00 for window improvements
• Cancellation of four Residential Rehab Grant liens following two years of compliance
• Residential Roof Program funding agreement for 4514 Landes Drive in the amount of $10,376.00
• Approval of October 5, 2023, CRA meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a public forum intended for matters not included on the agenda for the upcoming regular Board of County Commissioners' meeting. The session allows citizens to address topics through a sign-up process.

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will review contractor applications for examinations and reinstatements. The meeting also includes four probable cause hearings and one disciplinary hearing regarding contractor complaints.

• Contractor examination applications for Omar Macho and Steve Allen Jenkins (Roofing Unlimited)
• Reinstatement application for Michael McCombs
• Probable cause hearing for James B. Freeman (Freeman Roofing) regarding a complaint at 101 S F St.
• Probable cause hearing for John C. Fortner (Fortner's Home Improvements, Inc.)
• Disciplinary hearing for Christopher W. Brown (Shooting Stars Construction, LLC)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will conduct final reviews for several site plan applications and hold pre-application meetings for new projects. Some items listed under initial applications are for staff internal review only and will not be part of the public meeting.

• Final review of site plans including Ronnys Carwash at 593 Tampico Blvd
• Final review of Krystal Key Beach Homes at 16557 Perdido Key Drive
• Pre-application meeting for La Rua Street Homes at 6303 W La Rua Street
• Pre-application meeting for Betmark Place Phase III at 200 E Ten Mile Road
• Pre-application meeting for a used car lot at 810 Beverly Parkway

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to finalize several site plan applications and conduct pre-application meetings for new developments. The agenda includes reviews for commercial expansions, retail stores, and residential townhomes.

• Final review of Pall Corp South Building Expansion at 8780 Ely Road
• Final review of Cefco at 610 E. Nine Mile Rd
• Final review of Wawa Store #5428 at 5888 W. Nine Mile Rd
• Pre-application meeting for Zoomies Pet Hotel at 7253 Plantation Road
• Pre-application meeting for Suwannee Road SD involving 65 lots at 9829 Aloha Lane

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a public forum intended for matters not included on the agenda for the upcoming Board of County Commissioners' meeting. The session provides an opportunity for citizens to address specific topics under time-limited rules.

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will review and decide on a rezoning case from HDR to HDMU for a property at 1019 West Leonard Street. The board also considers approving two residential subdivisions, Emerald Heights and McKenzie Ridge Phase 2.

• Review and decision on Rezoning Case Z-2023-17 for property at 1019 West Leonard Street
• Approval of Emerald Heights subdivision with 38 lots in District 1
• Approval of McKenzie Ridge Phase 2 subdivision with 52 lots in District 5

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several commercial projects and conducting pre-application meetings for new developments. Some items are for staff internal review only and do not include a public meeting.

• Final application: Pen Air Credit Union branch at 1495 E. Nine Mile Rd
• Final application: My Pensacola Credit Union at 10330 Pensacola Blvd
• Final application: Pensacola Inflatables at 6688 N Palafox
• Pre-application meeting: Quick-Service Restaurant/Dental Office at 4735 Mobile Highway
• Pre-application meeting: Sunbelt Rentals at 104 Airport Blvd

Electrical Examiner

The Board of Electrical Examiners will conduct a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and review contractor applications. The agenda also includes the election of a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

• Approval of August 15, 2023, meeting minutes
• Examination application for Kevin R. Smith (Master Electrician)
• Examination application for Mark Furches (Journeyman Electrician)
• Reciprocity application for Timothy Gamble (Master Electrician)
• Examination application for Douglas Quigley (Master Electrician)

Tourist Development Council

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council will review the status of available funds and discuss budget items for Visit Pensacola and a request for an indoor sports facility feasibility study. The meeting also includes a funding request for Bay Bluffs Park Public Facilities.

• Review and approval of August 8, 2023, meeting minutes
• Status of available funds report
• Visit Pensacola budget discussion
• Indoor Sports Facility Feasibility Study request
• Bay Bluffs Park Public Facilities funding request

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to conduct final reviews of several site plan applications. The agenda also includes pre-application meetings for two projects, though initial application reviews are noted as staff internal review only.

• Final site plan for Innerarity Point at 13640 Innerarity Point Rd
• Final site plan for St John Evangelist Catholic School Sports at 325 S Navy Blvd
• Final site plan for Meadow Brook Village, 65 lots at 8825 Chisholm Rd
• Pre-application meeting for Jiffy Lube at 4400 Block W Fairfield Dr
• Pre-application meeting for Cantonment FSED at 400 Highway 29 Blk

Marine Advisory Committee

The committee will review the draft 'Hot Topics' Summary Report and hear a Florida Sunshine Law presentation from the County Attorney's Office staff. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding EscaRosa Regional Artificial Reefs.

• Florida Sunshine Law presentation by County Attorney's Office staff
• Review of draft 'Hot Topics' Summary Report
• Discussion on EscaRosa Regional Artificial Reefs

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County CRA is reviewing several residential grant agreements for roof and window improvements. The Board will also discuss the Commercial Improvement Grant Program, which offers 50% matching reimbursements up to $25,000 for eligible businesses.

• Approval of two Residential Rehab Grant agreements for 645 Polk Avenue ($6,000.00) and 318 West Sunset Avenue ($5,194.00)
• Cancellation of five residential grant liens following two years of compliance
• Approval of three Residential Roof Program agreements totaling $32,805.52
• Discussion regarding the Commercial Improvement Grant Program for businesses

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a public forum intended for matters not included on the agenda for the upcoming Board of County Commissioners' meeting. Citizens may sign up to speak for up to three minutes regarding these topics.

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will meet on October 4, 2023, to review contractor applications and conduct disciplinary hearings regarding four specific complaints. The board will also approve minutes from the September 6, 2023, meeting.

• Examination application for Blake Erickson (Air Conditioning "B")
• Disciplinary hearing: My D. Tran dba M & H Construction Services, LLC
• Disciplinary hearing: Christopher W. Brown dba Shooting Stars Construction, LLC
• Disciplinary hearing: David C. Poole dba DC Poole Custom Homes of Florida, LLC
• Disciplinary hearing: Randy L. Everson dba Jobes Dirt Works, LLC

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for Mckenzie Ridge Phase 2 and Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for Tate Rd and Southern Tire Mart.

• Final application: Mckenzie Ridge Phase 2, 909 W Kingsfield Rd
• Final application: Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery Renovation & Expansion, 539 E Fontaine Street
• Pre-application: Tate Rd Minor Subdivision, 1600 Blk Tate Rd
• Pre-application: Southern Tire Mart, 7800 Pitman Avenue
• Pre-application: Caldwell Minor Subdivision, Hwy 99 3 Lots

Opioid Abatement Board

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting focusing on procedural items such as approving past minutes and conducting an annual election for chair and vice chair.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Annual election for Chair and Vice Chair

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several developments, including Bayshore Condos and Emerald Heights. The meeting also includes pre-application meetings for storage facilities and building projects.

• Final application for Bayshore Condos at 101 Bayshore Drive
• Final application for Cefco-Airport Blvd at 6106 Palfox Hwy
• Final application for Emerald Heights on Halcyon Circle involving 38 lots
• Pre-application meeting for Gaddy Self Storage at 1232 N Pace Blvd
• Pre-application meeting for Jackson St Storage at 6020 W Jackson St

Budget Workshops

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt the final budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. The meeting includes consideration of a $16,717,926 budget amendment and the adoption of final millage rates.

• Adoption of Final Budget Resolution of $718,681,245
• Adoption of Final Millage Resolution (County-wide: 6.6165; Library MSTU: .3TB590; Sheriff MSTU: .6850)
• Adoption of a $16,717,926 Supplemental Budget Amendment
• Approval of a 3% employee pay increase effective September 30, 2023
• Ratification of AHCA Low-Income Pool agreement for Lakeview Center up to $340,059

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting serves as a public forum for matters not included on the upcoming Board of County Commissioners' agenda. Citizens may address the board on various topics provided they sign up to speak.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review requests for specific land use exceptions. These include a request for an accessory structure on Grainger Avenue and a retail building expansion on New Warrington Road.

• Case CU-2023-11: Request for an accessory structure in the front yard of 2709 Grainger Ave
• Case CU-2023-12: Request for a retail building larger than 6,000 square feet at 221 N New Warrington Rd. and 217 N Tyson St.

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several developments, including Ascend at Pathstone and Rustic Oaks Mobile Home Park Expansion. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for multifamily and residential projects.

• Final application: Ascend at Pathstone, 4400 Youpon Road
• Final application: Brookchase at Pathstone, 4444 Youpon Rd
• Final application: Lavelle Way Hotel, 8061 Lavelle Way
• Final application: Rustic Oaks Mobile Home Park Expansion, 1500 N. 65th Avenue
• Pre-application: Fowler Ave Multifamily at Fowler Ave

Inspection Fund

The board will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss fire safety reintegration documentation. No specific decisions or votes are listed for the upcoming session.

• Approval of August 24, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding Fire Safety Reintegration Documentation

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several development projects, including the Northview Shopping Center and Kingsport Minor Subdivision. The meeting also includes pre-application meetings for new commercial proposals.

• Final application: Northview Shopping Center, 235 E. Nine Mile Rd
• Final application: Kingsport Minor Subdivision, 2455 Kingsport Rd (4 Lots)
• Final application: Seminole Bend, Beauth Road (65 Lots)
• Final application: Redfish Harbor Marina, 13700 Osprey Drive
• Pre-application meeting: John's Big Truck, 691 Diamond Dairy Road

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold public hearings to recommend future land use map amendments to the Board of County Commissioners. These proposals involve changing several parcels from recreation, mixed-use, and commercial categories to industrial.

• Public Hearing SSA-2023-07: Rezoning 25.6 acres along Beggs Lane from Recreation and Mixed-Use Urban to Industrial
• Public Hearing SSA-2023-09: Rezoning 13.8 acres along Herman Street and Pearl Avenue from Commercial to Industrial
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman

The Planning Board recommended approval of a land use map amendment to change 13.8 acres along Herman Street and Pearl Avenue from Commercial to Industrial. One other requested land use amendment was dropped. The board also elected its Chairman and Vice Chairman.

• Recommended approval of land use change from Commercial to Industrial for 13.8 acres at Herman Street and Pearl Avenue (4-0)
• Dropped land use amendment SSA-2023-07 for 25.6 acres along Beggs Lane as requested by applicant (4-0)
• Elected Walker Wilson as Chairman (4-0)
• Elected William Van Horn II as Vice Chairman (4-0)
• Approved August 1, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted the meeting packet (4-0)
• Waived the reading of the legal advertisement (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding several property rezonings. These requests involve changing land use designations for properties in Beggs Lane, Herman St., and other locations.

• Rezoning 25.6 acres on Beggs Lane from High Density Mixed-Use/Recreation to Industrial district
• Rezoning 13.8 acres at Herman St. & Pearl Ave. from High Density Mixed-Use and High Commercial/Light Industrial to Industrial district
• Rezoning 5.3 acres at 7998 Mobile Hwy from Low Density Residential to Low Density Mixed-Use
• Rezoning 11.10 acres at 9110, 9200, and 9210 Fowler Ave from High Density Mixed-Use/High Commercial/Light Industrial to High Commercial/Light Industrial-NA
• Rezoning 1.65 acres at 8860 Pine Forest Rd. from Medium Density Residential/High Commercial/Light Industrial to High Commercial/Light Industrial-NA

Budget Workshops

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing to discuss the tentative budget and millage rates for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also includes a request to determine funding amounts for Community Partners and the adoption of special assessments.

• Adoption of $701,963,319 tentative budget resolution for FY 2023/2024
• Adoption of tentative millage rates: 6.6165 (County-wide), .359 (Library MSTU), and .685 (Sheriff's Law Enforcement MSTU)
• Determination of funding amounts for Community Partner Funding Agreements
• Adoption of the FY 2023/2024 Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments Roll

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a tentative budget of $701,963,319 and the associated tentative millage rates. The Board also adopted the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments Roll. A second public hearing for the final budget is scheduled for September 25, 2023.

• Adopted Tentative Budget Resolution [R2023-110] of $701,963,319 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Tentative Millage Resolution [R2023-109] with rates of 6.6165 for County-wide, .359 for Library MSTU, and .685 for Sheriff's Law Enforcement MSTU (Unanimous)
• Adopted Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments Roll (Unanimous)
• Scheduled second Public Hearing for budget adoption for September 25, 2023, at 5:01 p.m. (Unanimous)

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will review and comment on a draft ordinance prohibiting floating structures. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, public forum for citizen input, and discussion of other marine resource issues.

• Draft Floating Structure Prohibition Ordinance review
• Approval of June 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Approval of August 2023 Meeting Minutes

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County CRA is reviewing several funding and lien agreements for residential repairs. The Board will also consider the cancellation of liens for residents who have met program compliance requirements.

• Approval of two Residential Rehab Grant Program agreements for roof improvements totaling $11,100.00
• Approval of three Residential Roof Program funding and lien agreements totaling $29,290.37
• Cancellation of four Residential Rehab Grant Program liens following two years of compliance
• Acceptance of the August 3, 2023, CRA meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a public forum intended for matters not included on the agenda for the upcoming Board of County Commissioners' meeting. Citizens may sign up to speak for up to three minutes on various topics.

The Board conducted a public forum to hear comments from residents. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded during this meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several rezoning cases, including a request for 1019 West Leonard Street. The meeting also includes public hearings on future land use changes and an ordinance regarding floating structures.

• Rezoning Case Z-2023-17: 1019 West Leonard Street from High Density Residential to High Density Mixed-Use
• Rezoning Case Z-2023-08: 1400 BLK Highway 97 from Agricultural to Rural Residential
• Ordinance to prohibit anchoring or mooring floating structures on County waters
• Land use change for 13040 Gulf Beach Highway from Commercial to Mixed-Use Suburban
• Operational permit for resource extraction at Barth Sand Mine Borrow Pit, 9520 North Barth Road

The Board of County Commissioners approved an ordinance prohibiting the anchoring or mooring of floating structures in county waters. Several other public hearings regarding right-of-way vacations and rezoning were either dropped or tabled for future discussion.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-26 prohibiting anchoring, mooring, or affixing floating structures to county waters (unanimous)
• Tabled petition to vacate Triumph Street right-of-way until September 21 (unanimous)
• Dropped public hearing for drainage easement vacation at 1500 Dogwood Place (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning case Z-2023-17 for 1019 West Leonard Street (unanimous)
• Dropped public hearing for Future Land Use Map amendment SSA-2023-06 at 13040 Gulf Beach Highway (unanimous)
• Approved Investment Portfolio Summary Report for month ended July 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Records Disposition Document No. 796 for BCC records (unanimous)
• Adopted multiple proclamations including National Suicide Prevention and Action Month (unanimous)

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will review contractor applications for examinations and reciprocity. The meeting also includes scheduled probable cause and disciplinary hearings regarding specific contractor complaints.

• Contractor examination applications for demolition, master plumber, general, and residential contractors
• Probable cause hearing for James B. Freeman (dba Freeman Roofing) regarding 101 S F St.
• Probable cause hearing for David C. Poole (dba DC Poole Custom Homes of Florida, LLC) regarding 8615 Beulah Rd.
• Probable cause hearing for Randy L. Everson (dba Jobes Dirt Works, LLC)
• Disciplinary hearings for M & H Construction Services, LLC, Tekton Building Group, Inc., James F Howard Construction Inc., and Shooting Stars Construction, LLC

Development Review Committee

The committee is meeting to review final applications for several developments and hold pre-application meetings for new proposals. These items include site plans for Martin Preserve, U-Haul on Davis Highway, and various other local projects.

• Final application for Martin Preserve at 2120 Dogtrack Rd
• Final application for U-Haul at 7300 North Davis Highway
• Final application for minor subdivision at 133 E Johnson Ave
• Pre-application meeting for Project Yellowtail at 4040 Ashland Ave
• Pre-application meeting for Oak Meadow Condos Building E at 7225 W Fairfield Dr

Development Review Committee

The committee will review final applications and conduct pre-application meetings for several development projects. Some initial applications are listed for staff internal review only and will not be part of the public meeting.

• Pre-application meeting for Leah Gardens at 9701 Chemstrand Road
• Pre-application meeting for Gonzalez Baptist Church MSD at 1415 Old Chemstrand Road
• Pre-application meeting for Hwy 97 Warehouse at 2900 Hwy 97
• Pre-application meeting for GE Pensacola at 8301 Scenic Hwy
• Pre-application meeting for Escambia-Santa Rosa RTMC & ECRE

Inspection Fund

The meeting will focus on procedural matters and a presentation about the Sunshine Law.

• Fire/Life Safety Discussion
• Sunshine Law Presentation by Christi Hankins

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to finalize applications for several site plans. The committee will also hold pre-application meetings for various residential and commercial projects.

• Final site plan for Hugh's Warehouse at 9720 Palafox Hwy
• Final site plan for Dollar General #25369 at 1405 Gulf Beach Hwy
• Final site plan for Alligator Creek Development at Crabtree Church Road
• Pre-application meeting for Waffle House at 6030 W Nine Mile Road
• Pre-application meeting for Brickton Borrow Pit Expansion #3 at 8800 N Highway 29

Professional Advisory Committee

The Professional Advisory Committee is meeting to review parking requirements for single-family and multi-family residential developments. The committee will also review minutes from the June 13, 2023, meeting.

• Staff presentation on parking requirements for single-family & multi-family dwellings
• Review and approval of June 13, 2023, meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the June 13, 2023, meeting. Members discussed proposed parking requirements for single-family and multi-family developments and the use of updated NOAH Atlas 14 data, but no formal actions were taken on these items.

• Approved June 13, 2023, Meeting Resume Minutes (5-0)

Value Adjustment Board

The Value Adjustment Board is meeting to review applications for private counsel, an attorney special magistrate, and an appraiser special magistrate for the 2023 tax year. The board will also confirm existing filing fee resolutions and schedule upcoming hearing dates.

• Review of Suzanne Whibbs' application for Private Counsel for the 2023 tax year
• Review of Joseph Haynes Davis' application for Attorney Special Magistrate
• Review of Steven L. Marshall's application for Appraiser Special Magistrate
• Confirmation of $15 filing fee per parcel for petitions
• Scheduling of VAB hearings for October 17-18, November 3, and November 7, 2023

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to conduct final reviews of several site plan applications. The committee will also hold pre-application meetings for various residential and subdivision projects.

• Final review of Morning Star Phase 2 at 70 Hunter Ave
• Final review of Tower Ridge Estates, 17 lots at 9720 Tower Ridge Rd
• Final review of Panera Bread at 2405 W Nine Mile Road
• Final review of Escambia County Tax Collector at 5045 N. Palafox Hwy
• Pre-application meetings for Joel St Lots and Kingsfield Manor phases

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several residential and commercial subdivision plats for final recording. The meeting also includes discussions on workforce development agreements, environmental studies, and tax roll extensions.

• Approval of final plat for Yacht Harbor 17-lot residential subdivision
• Approval of final plat for Fairchild Village 32-lot townhome subdivision
• Approval of final plat for Ransley Station Phase Two 2-lot commercial subdivision
• Review of FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget for CareerSource Escarosa, Inc.
• Approval of July 2023 TDT collections totaling $2,975,933

The Board of County Commissioners approved final plats for Yacht Harbor, Fairchild Village, and Ransley Station Phase Two. Additionally, the Board approved the FY 2023-2024 budget for CareerSource Escarosa and appointed Lauren Green to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.

• Approved final plat and street names for Yacht Harbor subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved final plat, street name, and easements for Fairchild Village (3-0)
• Approved final plat and easements for Ransley Station Phase Two (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget for CareerSource Escarosa (Unanimous)
• Appointed Lauren Green to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved MOUs between CareerSource Escarosa and Pensacola State College, National Caucus Center on Black Aged, Inc., and School District of Santa Rosa County (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU with U.S. EPA for aquatic ecosystem study in Pensacola and Perdido Bay (Unanimous)
• Ratified proclamation for retiring employee Cliff L. Rooker (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a public forum intended for matters not included on the upcoming Board of County Commissioners' agenda. It provides an opportunity for citizens to address topics before the regular meeting begins.

The Board conducted a public forum to hear comments from residents. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy actions were recorded during this session.

Electrical Examiner

The Board of Electrical Examiners will meet to review contractor applications and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a Sunshine Law presentation.

• Approval of June 20, 2023, meeting minutes
• Master Electrician reciprocity application for Jonathan McCullough
• Master Electrician examination applications for Steve C. Romey and Donald Schmitz, Jr.
• Sunshine Law presentation by Christi Hankins

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will meet to review a draft ordinance regarding the prohibition of floating structures. The committee will also formally welcome new member Donald B. Loerch.

• Draft Floating Structure Prohibition Ordinance
• Welcome appointment of Donald B. Loerch

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several residential and commercial developments. The agenda also includes scheduled pre-application meetings for various projects in the county.

• Final application for 60 lots at 13591 Lost Key Blvd
• Final application for 20 lots at 7500 Blk Mobile Hwy (Pamela Place)
• Final application for Myers Duplex Development at 5913 W Jackson Street
• Pre-application meeting for Silurian Pond II at 2800 Hollywood Blvd
• Pre-application meetings for drive-thru coffee shops on Davis Hwy and W Nine Mile Road

Tourist Development Council

The Council will review the June 15, 2023, meeting minutes and receive a status of available funds. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Pensacola Bay Center and Visit Pensacola.

• Review and approval of June 15, 2023, Meeting Minutes
• Status of Funds Available report
• Public Facilities funding request
• General Chappie James Memorial Foundation discussion

Opioid Abatement Board

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on August 7, 2023. The agenda includes a presentation by the Pensacola Police Department regarding handheld narcotic analyzers and an update from Chief Torsell.

• Presentation by Pensacola Police Department on Handheld Narcotic Analyzers
• Update from Chief Torsell
• Purchasing update from Jeff Lovingood

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board unanimously voted to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve the purchase of three True Narc units and kits. The board also approved the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023.

• Approved minutes from June 20, 2023 (unanimous)
• Recommended Board of County Commissioners approve $80,379 for three True Narc units and kits (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several land use and rezoning requests, including a change for 7103 Mobile Highway. The meeting also includes a public hearing to amend the Tourism Development Tax ordinance.

• Public hearing to amend the Tourism Development Tax (TDT) ordinance
• Rezoning Case Z-2023-12: 7103 Mobile Highway from Low Density Residential to High Density Mixed-Use
• Rezoning Case Z-2023-06: 10000 South Century Boulevard from Agricultural to Rural Residential
• Future Land Use amendment for 349.24 acres on Highway 29, Century Boulevard, and Pine Barron Road
• Approval of final plat and street name 'Westpointe Lane' for Westpointe Place subdivision

The Board of County Commissioners approved rezoning for properties on Mobile Highway and South Century Boulevard. They also adopted an ordinance amending the Tourism Development Tax and granted partial lien relief for a property on Sonnyboy Lane.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-22 amending the Tourism Development Tax (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning Case Z-2023-12 at 7103 Mobile Highway from Low Density Residential to High Density Mixed-Use (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-24 changing Future Land Use for 349.24 acres on Highway 29, Century Boulevard, and Pine Barron Road from Agricultural to Rural Community (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning Case Z-2023-06 for 349.24 acres from Agricultural to Rural Residential (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-25 to amend the Official Zoning Map for Case Z-2023-06 (unanimous)
• Approved waiving all fines and liens for 8600 Sonnyboy Lane upon collection of $2,969.79 within 60 days (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamations for Employee of the Month and two employee retirements (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a public forum intended for matters not included on the agenda for the upcoming Board of County Commissioners' meeting. The session provides an opportunity for citizens to address topics through a sign-up process.

The Board conducted a public forum to hear comments from 31 individuals. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded during this session.

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing several funding and lien agreements for residential improvement programs. The Board will consider new grants for rehab, roofing, and hurricane loss mitigation, as well as the cancellation of liens for residents who met program compliance.

• Approval of four Residential Rehab Grant Program agreements totaling $13,528.00
• Approval of seven Residential Roof Program agreements totaling $108,910.82
• Approval of one Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program agreement for $21,713.44
• Cancellation of ten previously recorded liens following two years of program compliance
• Approval of June 8, 2023, CRA meeting minutes

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to review final applications for several development projects. The agenda also includes pre-application meetings for new proposals and a list of initial applications currently under staff internal review.

• Final application for Fairchild Village, 1300 Blk Fairchild Street
• Final application for Nine Mile Retail Shops, 2852 W Nine Mile Road
• Final application for Preserve at Russell Crossing, 2404 Kingsport Ave (29 Lots)
• Final application for Tommy's Express Carwash, 4305 W Fairfield
• Pre-application meeting for Take 5 Oil Change, 5300 N Davis Hwy

Contractor Competency

The board will review contractor examination applications and conduct a probable cause hearing regarding a complaint against Lee Hunter Construction, LLC. The meeting also includes a Sunshine Law presentation by the Assistant County Attorney.

• Examination application for Skylar Starin (Residential Contractor)
• Examination application for Dalton Payne (Doors, Windows, and Siding)
• Probable cause hearing regarding Wade Hunter dba Lee Hunter Construction, LLC
• Sunshine Law presentation by Christi Hankins

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding two rezoning cases. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the July 13, 2023, meeting.

• Rezoning Case Z-2023-17: 1019 W Leonard St from HDR to Commercial district
• Continued Case Z-2023-18: 7998 Mobile Hwy from LDR to HDMU district

The Planning Board recommended approval of a rezoning request for a 0.44-acre property to High Density Mixed-Use. One other rezoning case was continued by the applicant.

• Recommended approval of Case No. Z-2023-17 (1019 W Leonard St) for rezoning to HDMU, High Density Mixed-Use (6-0)
• Case No. Z-2023-18 (7998 Mobile Hwy) continued by applicant
• Approved July 13, 2023, rezoning meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings to review recommendations for two ordinances amending the Future Land Use Map. The Board will also discuss a development agreement regarding UWF.

• Rezoning 3.4 acres at 13040 Gulf Beach Highway from Commercial to Mixed-Use Suburban
• Rezoning 20.06 acres on Old Novak Road from Mixed-Use Suburban to Agriculture
• Discussion regarding the UWF Development Agreement
• Review of July 13, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Board recommended approval for a land use change at 13040 Gulf Beach Highway and the UWF Development Agreement. The Board recommended denial for a land use change on Old Novak Road.

• Recommended approval to BCC for land use change from Commercial to Mixed-Use Suburban at 13040 Gulf Beach Highway (5-1)
• Recommended denial to BCC for land use change from Mixed-Use Suburban to Agriculture on Old Novak Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval to BCC for UWF Development Agreement (6-0)
• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will conduct final reviews for several site plan applications. The meeting also includes pre-application meetings for multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial projects.

• Final review of Storage King at 2640 E Olive Road
• Final review of Cozy Corner at 4178 N Hwy 29
• Final review of Warrington Veterinary Clinic Expansion at 7197 Highway 98 West
• Pre-application meeting for Airport Road Multifamily at 422 Airport Road
• Pre-application meeting for Quickmart Addition at 10401 Chemstrand Road

Development Review Committee

The committee will review final applications for several development projects and hold pre-application meetings. Some items involve residential carriage homes, hotels, and storage facilities.

• Final application for Woodspring Suites Hotel at 8973 Pine Forest Rd
• Final application for Heron's Landing Carriage Home at 899 Dog Track Road
• Final application for Iron Rock Phase 2, consisting of 67 lots on W. Hwy 97
• Pre-application meeting for Creighton Road Storage at 3928 Creighton Road
• Pre-application meeting for Bluewater Creek Estates in the 1400 Blk of Hwy 97

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a request for outdoor storage at 9775 South Loop Rd. The meeting also includes the rotation of the Chairman and Vice Chairman positions.

• Case No. CU-2023-10: Outdoor storage request for 9775 South Loop Rd.

The Board approved a conditional use request for outdoor storage at 9775 South Loop Rd. The board also elected a new Chairman and Vice Chairman. Procedural motions to accept the meeting packet and previous minutes were approved.

• Approved conditional use for outdoor storage at 9775 South Loop Rd. (5-0)
• Nominated Michael Godwin as Chairman (5-0)
• Nominated Jennifer Bass as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Approved June 21, 2023, resume meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted July 19, 2023, meeting packet (5-0)
• Waived reading of the legal advertisement (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on rezoning requests and the creation of a Municipal Services Benefit Unit for roadway improvements. The meeting also includes reviews of subdivision plats and a conditional use permit for a recycling facility.

• Ordinance creating the Water Oaks Community Roadway Improvements Municipal Services Benefit Unit
• Rezoning of 6290 West Nine Mile Road from Low Density Residential to Commercial
• Rezoning of 561.32 acres on Pate Road to Conservation district
• Conditional use permit for an asphalt/concrete crushing recycling facility at 175 West Burgess Road
• Final plat approval for Lexlee Estates (56 lots) and Walker Heights Townhomes (77 lots)

The Board approved the creation of a Municipal Services Benefit Unit for roadway improvements in the Water Oaks community. Additionally, the Board remanded a rezoning request for 6290 West Nine Mile Road back to the Planning Board for further review of stormwater and drainage issues.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-19 creating Water Oaks Community Roadway Improvements MSBU (unanimous)
• Remanded Rezoning Case Z-2023-11 (6290 West Nine Mile Road) to Planning Board for stormwater and drainage review (unanimous)
• Approved Petition to Vacate portion of alleyway in Block 159 of Beach Haven Subdivision (unanimous)
• Cancelled 5:45 p.m. Public Hearing for Rezoning Case Z-2023-09 (unanimous)
• Dropped 5:47 p.m. Public Hearing for Rezoning Case Z-2023-11 (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamations for Employee of the Month, Center for Independent Living, and other recognitions (unanimous)
• Accepted Investment Portfolio Summary Report for month ended May 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of lien for 2110 Eliasberg Avenue (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a public forum intended for matters not included on the upcoming Board of County Commissioners' agenda. Citizens may address topics during this session provided they sign up to speak.

The Board of County Commissioners conducted a public forum to hear comments from 22 individuals. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy actions were recorded during this meeting.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding several rezoning requests. These items involve changing land use designations for properties ranging from 0.51 to over 148 acres.

• Rezoning of 7103 Mobile Hwy from Low Density Residential to High Density Mixed-Use
• Rezoning of 148.63 acres at Highway 196 and Barrineau Park Rd to High Density Residential
• Rezoning of 113.89 acres at 3400 BLK John Wilson Rd to High Density Residential
• Rezoning of 114.57 acres at 3400 BLK John Wilson Rd to High Density Mixed-Use

The Planning Board recommended one rezoning request for approval by the Board of County Commissioners. Three other rezoning requests were dropped at the applicant's request.

• Recommended approval to BCC for Case Z-2023-12 (7103 Mobile Hwy) to change from LDR to HDMU (5-0)
• Accepted request to drop Case Z-2023-13 (Highway 196; Barrineau Park Rd) (5-0)
• Accepted request to drop Case Z-2023-14 (3400 BLK John Wilson Rd.) (5-0)
• Accepted request to drop Case Z-2023-15 (3400 BLK John Wilson Rd.) (5-0)
• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold public hearings to review recommendations for four rezoning cases. These cases propose changing various parcels from conservation and garden designations to Mixed-Use Suburban.

• Public Hearing OSP-2023-02: Rezoning 148.63 acres on Highway 196 to Mixed-Use Suburban
• Public Hearing OSP-2023-03: Rezoning 113.89 acres on 3400 Block John Wilson Road to Mixed-Use Suburban
• Public Hearing OSP-2023-04: Rezoning 114.57 acres on 3400 Block John Wilson Road to Mixed-Use Suburban
• Public Hearing OSP-2023-05: Rezoning 184.86 acres on John Wilson Road to Mixed-Use Suburban

The Planning Board recommended the denial of three land use amendments to change properties to Mixed-Use Suburban (MU-S) on John Wilson Road. Additionally, the Board accepted a request to drop one other rezoning application. All votes on these items were unanimous.

• Accepted request to drop Case No. OSP-2023-02 for Highway 196 property (5-0)
• Recommended denial to the BCC for Case No. OSP-2023-03 at 3400 BLK John Wilson Rd. (5-0)
• Recommended denial to the BCC for Case No. OSP-2023-04 at 3400 BLK John Wilson Rd. (5-0)
• Recommended denial to the BCC for Case No. OSP-2023-05 on John Wilson Road (5-0)
• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted Molino Utilities Capacity Analysis Report into evidence (5-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will hold pre-application meetings for four different projects across various districts. There are no final applications or initial applications scheduled for decision at this meeting.

• Pre-application for FPL Hwy 29 at 5498 N Hwy 29, Molino
• Pre-application for Singleton Marine at 3221 Barrancas Ave
• Pre-application for WMG at 2261 W Nine Mile Road
• Pre-application for BLF Insurance offices at 2400 Blk East Olive Road

Contractor Competency

The Competency Board will review contractor applications for reinstatement and examination. The board is also scheduled to conduct several probable cause and disciplinary hearings regarding contractor complaints.

• Contractor application for reinstatement: JOSEPH D. ROBINSON II
• Contractor examination applications: DUSTIN A. VAUGHN, JEREMY J. WIDEMAN, JAKE HENRY, and ADAM "HUNTER" MOTES
• Probable cause hearing: HALLEY S. LOVATO dba Highpointe DBR, LLC
• Probable cause hearing: JONATHAN PRUITT dba Addison Riley, LLC
• Probable cause hearing: MICHAEL E. PROUTY, JR. dba Tekton Building Group, Inc. (two complaints)

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will review and discuss a draft ordinance that prohibits certain types of floating structures. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public forum for comments, and other regular business.

• Draft of Floating Structure Prohibition Ordinance

Budget Workshops

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting budget workshops. The meeting includes reviews of budgets for Constitutional Officers and various Board departments.

• Budget overview
• Constitutional Officer budget reviews
• Board department budget reviews
• Community partner reviews

The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop to review the proposed balanced budget of $701,963,319. The session included presentations on millage rates, personnel changes, and budget requests from Constitutional Officers. No formal votes were recorded during this workshop.

• Proposed FY 2023/2024 balanced budget of $701,963,319 presented
• Proposed no changes to millage rates (County Wide 6.6165, Library MSTU .3590, Sheriff’s MSTU .6850)
• Proposed 3% pay increase for BCC employees totaling $2.2 million
• Proposed deletion of 54 positions ($5.3 million) and addition of 73 positions ($5.4 million)
• Proposed $30 million contingency reserve and $2.5 million operating reserve
• Proposed $59 million in planned LOST IV project expenditures

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to conduct final reviews of several development applications. The agenda also includes pre-application meetings for various local projects.

• Final review of East Quinetette Cell Tower at 2222 N Highway 95A
• Final review of Walmart #1222 OGP Expansion at 8970 Pensacola Blvd
• Final review of Lexlee Estates for 56 lots at 6089 N. Blue Angel Parkway
• Pre-application meeting for Archer Road Food Court at 810 Archer Road
• Pre-application meeting for Beulah Elementary Lift Station Replacement at 6201 Helms Road

Development Review Committee

The committee will review final applications for the Barth Sand Mine and Walker Heights Townhomes. The meeting also includes pre-application meetings for several projects, including a pavilion and a Wawa station.

• Final application: Barth Sand Mine at 9520 N Barth Road
• Final application: Walker Heights Townhomes (77 lots) at 9811 Fowler Ave
• Pre-application: St John's Covered Pavilion at 303 S Navy Blvd
• Pre-application: Wawa Ransley Station at 8840 Boesch Lane
• Pre-application: Hamilton Warehouse & Office at 509 Gulf Beach Hwy

Development Review Committee

The committee will review and decide on several development applications. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Final DRC Applications: Cottages on Doris, Blue Angel Station, Canal Drive Eatery
• Pre-Application Meetings: Waters at Ransley Phase II, Pine Barren Creek Estates, Pensacola FL POP, Simms Apartments

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment will review three specific land use cases. These include requests for townhouses on Toni St. and accessory dwelling/setback adjustments on Kings Way Dr.

• Case CU-2023-07: Request to allow townhouses at 1600 Toni St.
• Case CU-2023-09: Request for an accessory dwelling at 1841 Kings Way Dr.
• Case V-2023-02: Request to reduce side yard setback from 14.5’ to 10.0’ at 1841 Kings Way Dr.

The Board denied a request to allow townhouses at 1600 Toni St. due to incompatibility with existing dwellings. The Board approved a conditional use and a setback variance for an accessory dwelling at 1841 Kings Way Dr.

• Denied conditional use for townhouses at 1600 Toni St. (4-1)
• Approved conditional use for accessory dwelling at 1841 Kings Way Dr. (5-0)
• Approved variance to reduce side yard setback from 14.5’ to 10.0’ at 1841 Kings Way Dr. (5-0)
• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted June 21, 2023 meeting packet (5-0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (5-0)

Opioid Abatement Board

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board will discuss a community's opioid response, fentanyl test kits, budget updates, and new business.

• Presentation on how West Virginia addressed opioid overdose problem
• Sheriff’s Department presentation on fentanyl test kits
• Budget update by Wes Moreno

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board unanimously approved a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to purchase 14 handheld narcotics analyzers. The equipment is intended to help the Sheriff's Office identify fentanyl and other controlled substances.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of 14 handheld narcotics analyzers for $490,000 from the Opioid Abatement Fund (unanimous)

Electrical Examiner

The Board of Electrical Examiners will conduct a regular meeting to review contractor applications for examination. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the April 18, 2023, meeting.

• Master Electrician examination applications for Michael Paul Warren, Kelvin L Pogue, and John Gillespie
• Business and Law examination application for Yamill Garcia Lopez
• Approval of April 18, 2023, Board minutes

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council will review the 2024 proposed TDT budget for recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. The meeting also includes updates from several outside agencies and a review of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of 2024 Proposed TDT Budget
• National Naval Aviation Museum update
• UWF Historic Trust update
• Chamber of Commerce/July 4th Fireworks update
• Approval of April 11 and May 16 meeting minutes

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for Ray's Chapel Expansion and Tucci Commercial Site. The meeting also includes pre-application meetings for several restaurant, rental, and hotel projects.

• Final application: Ray's Chapel Expansion at 170 W Bogia Drive
• Final application: Tucci Commercial Site at 14395 Highway 95A South
• Pre-application: Breakfast Restaurant at 2193 E. Nine Mile Road
• Pre-application: Sunbelt Rentals-PC 1625 at 9521 Pine Cone Dr
• Pre-application: Hotel-Scenic Hwy at 7575 Scenic Hwy

Professional Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and review infrastructure for minor subdivisions, including road construction.

• SWPPP-Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan discussion
• Minor Subdivisions with infrastructure infill lots
• Road Construction plans for internal driveways

The board reviewed procedures for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) inspections and mass grading permits. Discussions also covered requirements for minor subdivisions and infrastructure infill lots. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Marine Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates regarding maintenance for the Navy Point Boat Ramp. Members will also discuss EMAC Secretary functions, agenda processes, and procedures.

• Update on Navy Point Boat Ramp Maintenance
• Discussion on EMAC Secretary function, agenda processes, and procedures
• New business regarding Manna Fish Farm

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several rezoning cases and future land use amendments. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a recycling facility permit and the adoption of a capital improvements schedule.

• Rezoning Case Z-2023-07 for 561.32 acres on Pate Road from None to Conservation district
• Land use change for 185.88 acres on Highway 97 from Agriculture to Agriculture Residential
• Land use change on Copter Road from Commercial to Mixed-Use Urban
• Conditional use and recycling permit for an asphalt/concrete crushing facility at 175 West Burgess Road
• Adoption of the 2022-2026 update to the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements

The Board approved a Future Land Use Map amendment for parcels on Copter Road. It also granted partial environmental lien relief for two properties, requiring owners to pay specific costs. A rezoning case for Pate Road was rescheduled to July 18.

• Approved Future Land Use Map amendment for parcels on Copter Road from Commercial to Mixed-Use Urban
• Approved partial lien relief for 7720 Gregg Road requiring payment of hard and court costs
• Approved partial lien relief for 1525 North 50th Avenue requiring payment of $235 court costs
• Rescheduled Rezoning Case Z-2023-07 (Pate Road) to July 18 meeting
• Adopted proclamations for Employee of the Month, Mount Zion Baptist District Association, Amateur Radio Week, and the Spanish Delegation
• Accepted Investment Portfolio Summary Report for month ended April 30, 2023
• Accepted Tourist Development Tax collections data for April 2023
• Approved minutes for May 18, 2023, Regular and Attorney-Client sessions

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a public forum intended for matters not included on the agenda for the upcoming Board of County Commissioners' meeting. Citizens may sign up to speak on various topics for up to three minutes.

The Board conducted the Gary Sansing Public Forum to hear comments from 19 individuals. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy actions were recorded during this meeting.

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County CRA is reviewing several funding and lien agreements for residential rehabilitation and roofing programs. The Board will also consider the cancellation of liens for residents who have met program compliance requirements.

• Approval of two Residential Rehab Grant Program agreements for electrical work at 1210 Dexter Avenue ($5,325) and 103 Northwest Kalash Road ($5,969)
• Cancellation of two Residential Rehab Grant Program liens for properties on 111 Syrcle Road and 904 Paulding Avenue
• Approval of eight Residential Roof Program funding and lien agreements totaling over $96,000
• Review of May 4, 2023, CRA meeting minutes

Development Review Committee

The committee will conduct final reviews for Northview High School sports facilities and hold pre-application meetings for several subdivision and restaurant projects. Some initial applications are listed for staff internal review only and will not be part of the public meeting.

• Final review: Northview High School Softball and Baseball at 4100 W Hwy 4
• Pre-application: Kingsfield Subdivision at 2025 Kingsfield Road
• Pre-application: Walnut Ave Homes at 8601 Walnut Ave
• Pre-application: Pinewood Lane Subdivision
• Pre-application: Breakfast Restaurant at 2193 E Nine Mile Rd

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding three different property rezoning requests. These cases involve changing land use designations from low density residential to either commercial or high density residential districts.

• Rezoning 7998 Mobile Hwy from Low Density Residential to Commercial
• Rezoning Hwy 297A and Pine Forest Rd. from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential
• Rezoning 6290 West Nine Mile Rd. from Low Density Residential to Commercial
• Approval of May 2, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review an ordinance amending the Land Development Code regarding Barrier Island Lighting. The Board is tasked with reviewing and making a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for adoption.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Section 4-5.8 regarding Barrier Island Lighting
• Review of May 2, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for May 2023

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for the Ellie's Cove development. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for several warehouse, residential, and office projects.

• Final application for 18 lots at Ellie's Cove, 800 Blk Mills Ave
• Pre-application for Hugh's Warehouse, 9720 N. Palafox
• Pre-application for Toni Street Homes, 1600 Toni Street
• Pre-application for Hilburn Road Storage, 8081 Hilburn Road
• Pre-application for Creighton Road Mini-Warehouse, 4110 E Creighton Rd

Inspection Fund

The Board is scheduled to discuss Forerunner and the Milestone Inspection Fee Schedule. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the March 29, 2023, meeting.

• Discussion regarding Forerunner
• Discussion regarding Milestone Inspection Fee Schedule
• Approval of March 29, 2023, meeting minutes

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several subdivisions and office buildings. The meeting also includes pre-application sessions for various commercial and residential projects.

• Final application for Pine Top Subdivision on Well Line Road
• Final application for Reyco Office Building at 9571 Pinecone Drive
• Final application for Beulah Plaza at 5950 W Nine Mile Rd
• Pre-application for Bayshore Condos at 101 Bayshore Drive
• Pre-application for a car wash at 4810 Mobile Hwy

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a public forum intended for matters not included on the upcoming Board of County Commissioners' agenda. Citizens wishing to speak must sign up using forms located at the back of the Chambers.

• Public comment period for non-agenda items

The Board conducted a public forum to hear comments from ten individuals. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy actions were recorded during this session.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a land use amendment for a 133-acre parcel on Kingsfield Road. Other items include discussions on emergency medical services, water projects, and traffic restrictions.

• Land use amendment for 133.68 acres on Kingsfield Road to Mixed-Use Suburban
• Public hearing scheduled for June 8 regarding Delta Contractors Recycling Facility at 175 West Burgess Road
• Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Century for a Water Meter Replacement Project
• General Agreement with National Park Service, Gulf Islands National Seashore for EMS provision
• Speed reductions on Schaag Road, Green Hills Road, Tanton Road, and Walton Street

The Board adopted an ordinance to reassign a 133.68-acre parcel on Kingsfield Road to a Mixed-Use Suburban land use category. Other actions included approving a water meter project agreement with the Town of Century and establishing new traffic restrictions on several county roads.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-16 assigning Mixed-Use Suburban category to 133.68 acres on Kingsfield Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Town of Century for Water Meter Replacement Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Lease Agreement with School Board of Escambia County for Bellview Athletic Park (Unanimous)
• Approved General Agreement with National Park Service for emergency medical services at Gulf Islands National Seashore (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions R2023-48 through R2023-51 for speed reductions on Schaag, Green Hills, Tanton roads and Walton Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R2023-52 for weight restriction on Schaag Road (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for June 8, 2023, regarding Delta Contractors Recycling Facility permit (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for July 18, 2023, regarding alleyway vacation in Beach Haven Subdivision (Unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The committee will conduct pre-application meetings for several projects. Six initial applications are undergoing staff internal review and are not scheduled for public discussion at this meeting.

• Pre-Application: Veronica's Dream, 3532 N. 'W' Street
• Pre-Application: Lepley Minor Subdivision, 1621 Lepley Road
• Pre-Application: Bowman Boat & RV, 9200 Bowman Ave
• Pre-Application: Green's Paradise, 4874 Seely Road
• Staff Internal Review: Walker Heights Townhomes, 9811 Fowler Ave

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review three cases regarding land use and residential construction. These include a request for townhouses on Toni St. and two requests regarding a property on Kings Way Dr.

• Case CU-2023-07: Townhouse request at 1600 Toni St.
• Case V-2023-02: Side yard setback reduction at 1841 Kings Way Dr.
• Case CU-2023-09: Accessory dwelling request at 1841 Kings Way Dr.

The Board of Adjustment did not grant any variances or conditional uses during this meeting. Three cases regarding townhouses, setbacks, and accessory dwellings were either tabled or rescheduled.

• Tabled Case CU-2023-07 regarding townhouses at 1600 Toni St. to June 21, 2023 (6-0)
• Rescheduled Case V-2023-02 regarding side yard setback at 1841 Kings Way Dr. (6-0)
• Rescheduled Case CU-2023-09 regarding an accessory dwelling at 1841 Kings Way Dr. (6-0)
• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Extension Council

The council will conduct a regular meeting including team building and the election of new officers. The agenda also includes a program update regarding 4-H.

• Election of New Officers - Beth Bolles
• Program Update - 4-H, Brian Estevez & Aly Schortinghouse

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for Beulah Self Storage and the Ashton-Brosnaham Park Multi-Purpose Building. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for several hotel, housing, and commercial projects.

• Final application: Beulah Self Storage at 5991 W Nine Mile Road
• Final application: Ashton-Brosnaham Park Multi-Purpose Building at 10370 Ashton Brosnaham Rd
• Pre-application: Marriot Hotel at 14125 Perdido Drive
• Pre-application: Saufley Field Rd Housing for Workforce Tenants at 4851 Saufley Field Rd
• Pre-application: Olde City Food Court at 4852 Mobile Hwy

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee is meeting to review maintenance updates for the Navy Point Boat Ramp. The committee will also handle nominations and elections of officers for 2023.

• Update on Navy Point Boat Ramp Maintenance
• EMAC Nominations and Elections of Officers for 2023
• Approval of April 10, 2023, minutes

Opioid Abatement Board

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board is reviewing suggestions from the CDAC Prevention Committee and the Treatment Community Meeting. The discussion includes potential programs for youth, community media campaigns, and support services for first responders.

• CDAC prevention committee suggestions including a 2025 Opioid Summit
• Discussion of community media campaign and school-based prevention
• Treatment community proposals for youth treatment and family support
• Review of EMS support services and increased access to treatment
• Discussion regarding survey next steps and new strategies with Cathy White

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from its May 8, 2023 meeting and heard presentations from Lakeview Center and CDAC on youth substance abuse treatment gaps. No substantive decisions were made beyond approving the minutes and moving agenda items.

• Approved minutes from May 8, 2023 (unanimous)
• Moved Items 6 & 7 on the agenda (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several land use amendments and rezoning requests, including a change for a 4.07-acre parcel on North 9th Avenue. The meeting also includes discussions on vacating an alleyway in Highland Park and establishing a street lighting benefit unit for Beulah Oaks Subdivision.

• Rezoning of 4.07 acres at 8800 North 9th Avenue from Medium Density Residential to Public
• Creation of the Beulah Oaks Subdivision Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit Ordinance
• Petition to vacate an alleyway in Block 10 of Highland Park Subdivision
• Petition to vacate a temporary easement in Graystone Estates Subdivision
• Amendment to ordinance regarding signage in the Perdido Key Habitat Conservation Plan

The Board unanimously approved a petition to vacate an alley in Highland Park Subdivision and a temporary easement in Graystone Estates. They adopted an ordinance allowing limited beach signage in the Perdido Key Habitat Conservation Plan and created a street lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit for Beulah Oaks Subdivision. A future land use map amendment and rezoning for 8800 North 9th Avenue from Mixed-Use Urban to Public were also approved.

• Approved petition to vacate alley in Block 10 of Highland Park Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate temporary ingress/egress easement in Graystone Estates (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-11 allowing limited beach signage in Perdido Key Habitat Conservation Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-12 creating Beulah Oaks Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU (unanimous)
• Approved future land use map amendment SSA-2023-03 for 8800 North 9th Avenue from Mixed-Use Urban to Public (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning Z-2023-05 for 8800 North 9th Avenue from Medium Density Residential to Public (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a public forum intended for matters not included on the upcoming Board of County Commissioners' agenda. Citizens may sign up to speak for up to three minutes on various topics.

The Board of County Commissioners held a public forum where 16 individuals spoke. No votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was purely for public input.

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County CRA is reviewing funding and lien agreements for several residential improvement projects. The Board will also consider the cancellation of liens for five properties that have met program compliance requirements.

• Approval of two Residential Rehab Grant Program agreements: $2,350 for sewer connection at 103 Northwest Gilliland Road and $6,000 for a roof at 307 Edgewater Drive
• Cancellation of five Residential Rehab Grant Program liens totaling $22,341 for improvements including rewiring, windows, and roofing
• Approval of one Residential Roof Program agreement for $12,365 at 12 West Hope Drive
• Acceptance of the April 6, 2023, CRA meeting minutes

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing final applications for several residential and commercial projects. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for various retail and dining developments.

• Final application for Mckinnon Townhomes, 30 lots at 480 Mckinnon Lane
• Final application for Eagle Pointe Subdivision, 138 lots at 8300 Klondike Rd (tentative)
• Final application for Bronson Road Minor Subdivision, 5 lots at 1170 Bronson Road
• Pre-application meeting for WaWa on Blue Angel Pkwy, Hwy 298-B
• Pre-application meeting for Miller's Ale House at Interstate 10 & Pine Forest Rd

Contractor Competency

The Board will review examination applications for air conditioning and plumbing licenses. The meeting also includes probable cause and disciplinary hearings regarding contractor complaints.

• Examination applications for Allen Small, Austin Brewton, and Stephen Quinn
• Probable cause hearing for Michael E Prouty Jr (Tekton Building Group, Inc.)
• Probable cause hearing for Matthew S Banks (Banks Construction, LLC)
• Probable cause hearing for Madison W Bonner (Logical Choice Heating & Air, LLC)
• Probable cause hearing for Jesse W Lacoste (LaCoste Construction Group LLC)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding land use changes for two properties. The board will also review and approve minutes from the April 4, 2023, meeting.

• Case Z-2023-07: Rezoning 561.32 acres on Pate Rd to Conservation district
• Case Z-2023-08: Rezoning 185.88 acres at 1400 BLK Hwy 97 from Agricultural to Rural Residential district

The board approved two rezoning requests, recommending them to the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The first was a 561-acre conservation district rezoning on Pate Road, approved 6-0. The second was a 185.88-acre agricultural-to-rural-residential rezoning on Highway 97, approved 4-1 with Jay Ingwell voting no.

• Approved staff findings and recommended approval of Z-2023-07, rezoning 561.32 acres on Pate Road to Conservation district (6-0)
• Approved staff amended findings and recommended approval of Z-2023-08, rezoning 185.88 acres on Highway 97 from Agricultural to Rural Residential (4-1, Ingwell opposed)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several ordinances for recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. Items include rezoning parcels on Hwy 97 and Copter Road, as well as an update to the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements.

• Rezoning 185.88 acres on Hwy 97 from Agriculture to Agriculture Residential
• Rezoning portions of parcels on Copter Road from Commercial to Mixed-Use Urban
• Review of the 2022-2026 Update to the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements
• Review of the 2021/2022 Comprehensive Plan Annual Report
• Review of the NAS Pensacola Compatible Use Study

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several development projects, including residential subdivisions and commercial sites. The agenda also includes pre-application meetings and staff internal reviews for new proposals.

• Final application for Brownsville Library at 3300 W Desoto Street
• Graystone Estates Phase 3 development at Nowak & Upton Rd (61 lots)
• Eagle Pointe Subdivision at 8300 Klondike Rd (138 lots)
• TTRES 9 Mile Road Apartments Complex at 5251 W. Nine Mile Rd
• Pre-application meeting for HCA Florida West Hospital at 8383 N. Davis Hwy

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a public hearing regarding the Warrington Overlay ordinance. Additionally, several residential and commercial subdivision plats are up for approval, including Pecan Valley and Muldoon Pointe.

• Public hearing for Warrington Overlay (Warr-OL) ordinance amendment
• Pecan Valley 103-lot residential subdivision plat approval
• Muldoon Pointe 33-lot private residential subdivision plat approval
• Bridlewood 2nd Addition 69-lot single family residential subdivision plat approval
• Ransley Station 12-lot commercial subdivision plat approval

The Board adopted an ordinance amending the Warrington Overlay district and approved final plats for four subdivisions. Additionally, the Board approved a dock permit and ratified a time extension for the Eleven Mile Creek Stream Restoration Project.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-10 amending Warrington Overlay (Warr-OL) (4-0)
• Approved final plat and street names for Pecan Valley subdivision (4-0)
• Approved final plat and street name for Muldoon Pointe subdivision (4-0)
• Approved final plat and street name for Bridlewood 2nd Addition (4-0)
• Approved final plat and street names for Ransley Station commercial subdivision (4-0)
• Approved dock permit application for 300 Calhoun Avenue (4-0)
• Ratified time extension for Eleven Mile Creek Stream Restoration Project (4-0)
• Accepted Tourist Development Tax collections of $1,035,776 for March 2023 (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a public forum intended for matters not included on the upcoming Board of County Commissioners' agenda. It provides an opportunity for citizens to address topics outside of regular legislative items.

The Board of County Commissioners conducted a public forum to hear comments from residents. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded during this session.

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several residential developments, including Cedar Grove Townhomes and Walker Heights Townhomes. The agenda also includes a pre-application meeting for North Brew.

• Cedar Grove Townhomes: 40 lots at 1500 Blk Lansing Drive
• Cefco-Van Pelt & W Street: 5801 W Street
• Walker Heights Townhomes: 77 lots at 9811 Fowler Ave
• North Brew pre-application meeting: 7270 Highway 97

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review several land use cases, including requests for alcohol consumption on-premises and a residential fraternity house. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Seafarer Owners Association, Inc. vs. Escambia County court order.

• Case CU-2023-05: On-premise alcohol consumption request for 7999 Pensacola Blvd
• Case V-2023-01: Side setback variance for a pool enclosure at 7544 Lillie Lane
• Case CU-2023-06: Residential fraternity house request for 2480 E Nine Mile Rd
• Discussion of Seafarer Owners Association, Inc. vs. Escambia County court order

The Board of Adjustment approved three land-use requests, including a conditional use for a residential fraternity house and a pool enclosure variance. A request for on-premise alcohol consumption was approved following an initial denied motion.

• Approved conditional use for on-premise alcohol consumption at 7999 Pensacola Blvd (4-0)
• Approved side setback variance for pool enclosure at 7544 Lillie Lane (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for residential fraternity house at 2480 E Nine Mile Rd (4-0)
• Approved March 9 and March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted April 19, 2023 meeting packet (4-0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (4-0)

Electrical Examiner

The Board of Electrical Examiners will hold a regular meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda includes approving previous minutes and reviewing one contractor application for examination.

• Approval of February 21, 2023, meeting minutes
• Low Voltage examination application for Seth Keenan

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for a brew pub and a residential station. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for a subdivision and two other property uses.

• Warrior Beer Company Brew Pub, 10605 Sorrento Rd
• Ransley Station, Pine Forest Road (12 Lots)
• Holsberry Road Subdivision, 9995 Holsberry Rd
• North Loop RD Residential, 9869 N Loop Rd
• Personal storage / Office workshop, 651 Batten Rd

Tourist Development Council

The Council will review previous meeting minutes and the status of available funds. The agenda includes reports from outside agencies and discussions on several action items.

• Review of December 13, 2022, and January 27, 2023, meeting minutes
• Status of Funds Available report
• Reports from Pensacola Bay Center, Visit Pensacola, and Pensacola Sports
• Action item regarding Pensacola Beach Chambers Fireworks
• Discussion on Sargassum on the beach

Marine Advisory Committee

The committee is dedicating its meeting time to a Seafood Safety Public Workshop. The discussion will cover making wise dietary choices regarding seafood and addressing concerns about mercury and other chemicals.

• Seafood Safety Public Workshop regarding mercury and chemical concerns
• Discussion of natural sources of toxic and harmful substances

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a public forum intended for matters not included on the agenda for the upcoming Board of County Commissioners' meeting. The session allows citizens to address topics through a sign-up process.

The Board conducted a public forum to hear comments from ten individuals. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy actions were recorded during this meeting.

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County CRA is reviewing several grant agreements for residential repairs, including roofing, windows, and sewer connections. The Board will also consider the cancellation of liens for seven properties that have met program compliance requirements.

• Approval of four Residential Rehab Grant Program funding and lien agreements totaling $14,896
• Approval of six Residential Roof Program funding and lien agreements totaling $67,273
• Cancellation of seven Residential Rehab Grant Program liens following two years of compliance
• Acceptance of the CRA's Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Independent Auditors' Report by Warren Averett LLC

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on federal transit grants for electric buses and charging equipment. The agenda also includes decisions on street lighting for Allison Acres, multiple rezoning requests, and a recycling facility permit.

• Public hearing for $18.5 million FTA grant applications for electric buses and charging stations
• Ordinance to create the Allison Acres Subdivision Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit
• Rezoning Case Z-2023-03 for Motley Court from Low Density to Medium Density Residential
• Rezoning Case Z-2023-04 for 3300 West Desoto Street from Medium Density to Public district
• Conditional use and recycling permit hearing for a facility at 175 West Burgess Road

The Board approved several major infrastructure projects, including a multi-use path and drainage repairs. It also denied a rezoning request for Motley Court and authorized millions in housing revenue bonds. Several grant applications for electric buses and transit facilities were processed.

• Approved $4,227,499.70 contract with Chavers Construction, Inc. for Perdido Key Multi-Use Path
• Approved $993,312.98 agreement with Chavers Construction, Inc. for Front Street Drainage Repairs
• Denied rezoning request Z-2023-03 for Motley Court (unanimous)
• Approved $18.5M in grant applications for electric buses and charging equipment
• Authorized up to $24.6M in bonds for Sunrise Apartments and $26M for The Moorings
• Approved creation of Allison Acres Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU
• Approved $113,000 agreement with Perdido Services, LLC for oyster reef removal
• Tabled recycling permit for 175 West Burgess Road for 60 days

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will review contractor applications for reciprocity and examination. The meeting also includes several probable cause and disciplinary hearings regarding contractor complaints.

• Probable cause hearing for Samuel Soto (dba Sammi's Construction Inc.)
• Probable cause hearing for James Howard (dba James F Howard Construction Inc.) regarding two separate complaints
• Probable cause hearing for Jonathan Pruitt (dba Addison Riley, LLC)
• Probable cause hearing for James Thompson (dba Deer Point Construction Co Inc.)
• Disciplinary hearings for Jesse W Lacoste and My D Tran

Development Review Committee

The committee will conduct final reviews for several site plan applications. The meeting also includes scheduled pre-application meetings for various retail, warehouse, and residential projects.

• Final review of site plan for Gulf Coast Environmental Contractors at 1690 Success Drive
• Final review of site plan for Jarrell Warehouse at 9875 Palafox Hwy
• Final review of Pecan Valley project at 130 Cedar Tree Lane involving 103 lots
• Pre-application meeting for a retail store at 221 New Warrington Road
• Pre-application meeting for Cottage Creek at 1400 N Highway 29

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two property rezoning requests. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the March 7, 2023, meeting.

• Rezoning Case Z-2023-05: 4.07 acres at 8800 N 9th Ave from Medium Density Residential to Public district
• Rezoning Case Z-2023-06: 349.24 acres at 10000 S Century Blvd, 1000 N Hwy 29, and US 95 at N Barth Rd from Agricultural to Rural Residential district

The Planning Board reviewed two rezoning requests and recommended both for approval by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The actions included changing one property to a Public district and another to a Rural Residential district.

• Recommended approval to the BCC for Case No. Z-2023-05 to rezone 8800 N 9th Ave from Medium Density Residential to Public district (5-0)
• Recommended approval to the BCC for Case No. Z-2023-06 to rezone 10000 S Century Blvd from Agricultural to Rural Residential district (5-0)
• Approved waiver of the reading of the legal advertisement (5-0)
• Approved March 7, 2023, rezoning meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted the meeting packet (5-0)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding several ordinances to amend the Future Land Use Map. One item includes a request to change 349.24 acres from Agriculture to Rural Community designation.

• Review of Small Scale Amendment SSA-2023-03
• Amendment LSA-2023-01 to change 349.24 acres from Agriculture to Rural Community
• Review of Small Scale Amendment SSA-2023-04
• Approval of March 7, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Board reviewed and recommended three ordinances to amend the Future Land Use Map to the Board of County Commissioners. These included two small scale amendments and one request to change 349.24 (+/-) acres from Agriculture to Rural Community.

• Recommended approval of Small Scale Amendment SSA-2023-03 to the BCC (5-0)
• Recommended approval of LSA-2023-01 to change 349.24 (+/-) acres from Agriculture to Rural Community to the BCC (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Small Scale Amendment SSA-2023-04 to the BCC (5-0)
• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Waived reading of the legal advertisement (5-0)
• Accepted the meeting packet (5-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to conduct final reviews of several site plans and prepared for pre-application discussions. Some items on the agenda are for staff internal review only and will not be part of a public meeting.

• Final review of Pall Corporation Parking Expansion at 8780 Ely Rd
• Final review of Muldoon Pointe at 5800 Muldoon Road
• Pre-application meeting for Innerarity Point Substation Expansion at 13159 Sorrento Road
• Pre-application meeting for Lownde Project at 1250 Lownde Avenue (5 lots)
• Pre-application meeting for Maria's Food Truck at 8677 N Old Palafox

Inspection Fund

The Board will review the current budget analysis and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 23-24 Budget. The agenda also includes discussions regarding Milestone Inspection Fees and the Escambia County Homeowner Recovery Fund.

• Current Budget Analysis
• Proposed Fiscal Year 23-24 Budget
• Milestone Inspection Fee Discussion
• Escambia County Homeowner Recovery Fund Discussion

Opioid Abatement Board

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board is meeting to discuss Narcan vending machines and a free Narcan giveaway scheduled for May. The agenda contains these two specific discussion items.

• Narcan Vending Machine discussion
• Free Narcan Giveaway in May

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board unanimously passed a motion to request $25,000 from the Board of County Commission. The funds are intended for a Narcan vending machine and a free Narcan giveaway in May targeting the Brownsville area in partnership with the sheriff's department.

• Unanimously approved request to Board of County Commission for $25,000 for a Narcan vending machine and May giveaway

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss prioritized grant applications for infrastructure repairs following Hurricane Sally. These potential projects include transit center upgrades, arena improvements, and various stormwater mitigation efforts.

• ECAT Energy Efficient Transit Center and Solar Powered Bus Shelters: $30,000,000
• Pensacola Bay Center Upgrades: $2,500,000
• Future Ashton Brosnaham Indoor Multiuse Sports Facility: $20,000,000
• Beach Haven Stormwater and Septic-to-Sewer Project: $6,000,000
• Stormwater Projects (multiple locations): $46,296,768

The Board authorized staff to submit three grant applications for Hurricane Sally repairs, including ECAT and Beach Haven projects. Other actions included approving various stormwater contracts, purchasing emergency vehicles, and appointing Tim Pyle to the Planning Board.

• Prioritized ECAT, Beach Haven, and a combined LMI stormwater project for grant submittal (unanimous)
• Appointed Tim Pyle to the Escambia County Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved $1.47M contract for Jones Swamp Floodplain Restoration (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 for 2023 Gulf Coast Summerfest Jazz Edition (3-2)
• Approved $152,316 for three Ford Expedition XL 4x4s for EMS (unanimous)
• Approved $22,807 settlement for Mary Caro workers' compensation claim (unanimous)
• Authorized $7,500 in legal fees for Lawrence Salter (4-1)
• Approved $581,220 contract with Sigma Consulting Group for Beulah Master Plan (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a public forum intended for citizens to discuss matters not included on the upcoming Board of County Commissioners' agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes per presentation.

The Board conducted a public forum to hear comments from residents. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded during this session.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address an impasse resolution hearing. This hearing concerns issues between the Board and the ATU Local 1395.

• Impasse Resolution Hearing concerning ATU Local 1395

The Board of County Commissioners held an impasse resolution hearing regarding three articles of a contract with ATU Local 1395. The Board voted to adopt the Bulletin Board, the Sick Leave Pool, and an amended version of Article 7 regarding Union Leave.

• Adopted Bulletin Board as it stands (4-1)
• Adopted Sick Leave Pool as presented by management (4-1)
• Adopted amended Article 7, Union Leave (4-1)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several final development applications for various subdivisions and commercial projects. The meeting also includes several scheduled pre-application meetings for new project proposals.

• Mallard Landing, 1200 Turnbuckle Trail (22 Lots)
• Pinehurst Subdivision, 810 Neal Road (62 Lots)
• Paisleigh Place, 8365 Bowman Ave (25 Lots)
• Holiday Inn Express - Revised, 7827 N Davis Hwy
• 77th Minor Subdivision, 1519 77th Avenue (3 Lots)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review three conditional use cases regarding alcohol consumption near places of worship and retail building size limits. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes from January 2023.

• CU-2022-01: On-premise alcohol consumption at 5950 W Nine Mile Rd
• CU-2022-03: Retail building greater than 6,000 square feet at 1405 Gulf Beach Hwy
• CU-2022-04: Bar/nightclub and alcohol consumption at 10001 N Palafox St and 10000 BLK Palafox Hwy

The Board of Adjustment denied a request for on-premise alcohol consumption near places of worship at 5950 W Nine Mile Rd. However, the Board approved a retail building size request at 1405 Gulf Beach Hwy and a bar/nightclub request at 10001 N Palafox St.

• Denied conditional use for on-premise alcohol consumption at 5950 W Nine Mile Rd (5-1)
• Approved conditional use for retail building greater than 6,000 sq ft at 1405 Gulf Beach Hwy (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for bar/nightclub and alcohol consumption at 10001 N Palafox St (5-0)
• Approved January 12 and January 18, 2023 resume meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted March 15, 2023 BOA meeting packet (6-0)
• Waived reading of the legal advertisement (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications and conducting pre-application meetings for various development projects. Initial application reviews are undergoing internal staff review only and will not be part of the public meeting.

• Final application: Pole Barn at 12600 Sorrento Road
• Pre-application: Gilligan Terrace, 1490 Lansing Drive
• Pre-application: Take 5 Express Car Wash, 10291 Sorrento Road
• Pre-application: The Christina Plaza, 1924 N Pace Blvd
• Pre-application: Ameron Apartments, 2160 Academy Drive

Professional Advisory Committee

The committee will review its duties and select officers during this meeting. Members will also discuss future topics including minor subdivisions, stormwater, and fire protection.

• Selection of Officers
• Establishing Meeting Policies & Procedures
• Discussion of future topics: Minor Subdivisions, SWMMP, Fire Protection, Access Management, Stormwater, and Buffering

The committee appointed a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Members decided to prioritize the review of Mass Grading/Clearing and Minor Subdivisions among six discussed project topics.

• Approved Tim Day as Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved Dale Long as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Selected Mass Grading/Clearing and Minor Subdivisions as the first projects to review

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss action items including a Waterways Management Public Workshop #2 and review old business on the Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline Project, Bayou Chico Sediment Remediation Project, and Perdido Bay Boat Ramp. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a public forum.

• Waterways Management Public Workshop #2 as an action item
• Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline Project update
• Bayou Chico Sediment Remediation Project update
• Perdido Bay Boat Ramp project update
• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2023, and January 9, 2023

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hear an administrative appeal of the Development Review Committee's denial of the Outpost Bayou project (AP-2023-02) at multiple addresses. The meeting includes swearing in staff, accepting evidence, and proof of publication.

• Administrative appeal of Development Review Committee denial for Outpost Bayou (Case AP-2023-02)
• Addresses: 8900 Westside Dr, 8900 BLK E Jojo Rd, Jojo Rd, 1400 BLK Finley Dr
• Applicants: Phillip Pugh and Haley Hadley, agent for Matrix Property Services, LLC
• Development Review Number: 22083649PSD-PP

The Board of Adjustment denied an administrative appeal regarding the Development Review Committee’s denial of Outpost Bayou. The board adopted the staff's decision in a 3-2 vote.

• Accepted March 9, 2023, BOA meeting packet (5-0)
• Waived reading of the legal advertisement (5-0)
• Accepted Tom Hammond as an expert witness for Case AP-2023-01 (5-0)
• Accepted petition for intervention into evidence for Case AP-2023-01 (5-0)
• Denied Jean Brown's exhibit into evidence for Case AP-2023-01 (5-0)
• Accepted Allara Mills-Gutcher as an expert witness for Case AP-2023-01 (5-0)
• Denied report exhibit from Allara Mills-Gutcher for Case AP-2023-01 (5-0)
• Denied administrative appeal for Outpost Bayou (Case AP-2023-01) (3-2)

Contractor Competency

The board will review seven contractor applications for licensure or reciprocity, hold four probable cause hearings, and conduct three disciplinary hearings regarding complaints against licensed contractors.

• Contractor applications: Kelly Hardman (reciprocity, Residential), Matthew Infinger (exam, Underground Utilities), Travis McCain (exam, Residential), David Poole (exam, General), Kenneth Robinson (exam, General), Tyler Phillips (exam, AC 'B'), Chris Zimmerman (exam, Marine), Clifford Cone (exam, Master Plumber w/ Gas), Patrick Gancel (exam, Master Plumber w/ Gas)
• Probable cause hearings: Elmer J. Hudson (107 Garfield Dr., Pensacola), Jesse W. LaCoste (1704 Ensenada Uno, Pensacola Beach), Samuel Soto (3743 W Gadsden St., Pensacola), Mark P. Nunez (1005 N 16th Ave., Pensacola)
• Disciplinary hearings: James F. Howard (11152 Bridge Creek Dr., Pensacola), Jesse W. LaCoste (1022 Bucyrus Ln., Pensacola), Ronald Mangum (9743 Harlington St., Cantonment)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider three final applications: Lansing Medical (1501 Lansing Drive), Zayd Convenience Store (3805 Patricia Drive), and Tibetts Lumber (2620 W Michigan Avenue). Six pre-application meetings are scheduled for projects including a subdivision, tree service, Circle K with fuel, Starbucks/Chipotle, Ashok Retail, and a community center. Several items are in Community Redevelopment Areas.

• Final DRC: Lansing Medical, 1501 Lansing Drive
• Final DRC: Zayd Convenience Store, 3805 Patricia Drive
• Final DRC: Tibetts Lumber, 2620 W Michigan Avenue
• Pre-application: New Circle K Store w/Fuel Dispensing, 2000 N Highway 95A
• Pre-application: Starbucks/Chipotle, 6100 Mobile Highway

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold public hearings on two items: a small-scale amendment to the Future Land Use Map (SSA-2023-02) and an amendment to the Warrington Overlay district rules regarding separation of same uses. The board will also review minutes from January 2023 and a monthly action follow-up report. The meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2023, at 8:30 AM.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Future Land Use Map (SSA-2023-02)
• Public hearing on ordinance amending Warrington Overlay (Warr-OL) separation rules
• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2023, regular meeting
• Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for February 2023
• Planning Board 6-Month Outlook for March 2023

The Planning Board recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners for a Future Land Use Map amendment and an update to the Warrington Overlay district. The board also approved the January 10, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Recommended approval of Future Land Use Map amendment SSA-2023-02 to the BCC (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Land Development Code amendment to Section 3-3.8 Warrington Overlay (Warr-OL) to the BCC (6-0)
• Approved January 10, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved motion to waive reading of legal advertisement (6-0)
• Accepted meeting packet (6-0)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold a public hearing and vote on two rezoning requests. One request seeks to rezone 7.43 acres on Motley Court from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. The other seeks to rezone 0.36 acres at 3300 W Desoto St from Medium Density Residential to Public. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other procedural items.

• Rezoning of 7.43 acres on Motley Court from LDR to MDR (10 du/acre)
• Rezoning of 0.36 acres at 3300 W Desoto St from MDR to Public
• Approval of minutes from February 7, 2023 meeting

The Planning Board voted to recommend approval to the Board of County Commissioners for two rezoning cases. One request involves increasing residential density on Motley Court, and the other changes a property on W Desoto St to Public use.

• Recommended approval to BCC for Case No. Z-2023-03 to rezone 7.43 acres on Motley Court from LDR to MDR (6-0)
• Recommended approval to BCC for Case No. Z-2023-04 to rezone 0.36 acres at 3300 W Desoto St from MDR to Public (6-0)
• Approved February 7, 2023 rezoning meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved waiver of legal advertisement reading (6-0)

Opioid Abatement Board

The Escambia County Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss opioid abatement efforts. Items include a presentation from Lakeview, a Sequential Intercept Mapping update, and a Narcan distributor report. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Presentation from Lakeview representative
• Sequential Intercept Mapping update by Cathy White
• Narcan distributor report by Cathy White
• Roundtable/workshop discussion on opioid abatement

The board approved the minutes from the February 13, 2023 meeting. Members discussed potential uses for opioid funding, including Narcan distribution and school prevention programs, but noted that funds have not yet been recognized by the Board of County Commissioners for expenditure.

• Approved minutes from February 13, 2023 (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving six residential rehab grant agreements totaling $28,240, six roof program agreements totaling $81,859.45, and five lien cancellations. The board will also discuss reducing the match reimbursement for non-homestead sanitary sewer connections from 50% to 25%.

• Six Residential Rehab Grant agreements for electrical rewiring, roofs, windows, and sewer work totaling $28,240
• Six Residential Roof Program agreements totaling $81,859.45
• Five lien cancellations for properties that met two-year compliance
• Discussion on reducing match reimbursement for non-homestead sanitary sewer connections from 50% to 25%
• Approval of minutes from December 8, 2022 and January 5, 2023 meetings

Board of County Commissioners

This is a regular meeting agenda with only procedural items: call to order and public forum for citizen comments. No substantive decisions, ordinances, or contracts are listed for discussion or vote.

The Board conducted a public forum to hear comments from 23 individuals. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy actions were recorded during this meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a rezoning case for Highway 297A and consider an ordinance to change the future land use of a parcel on Hillock Drive. The meeting also includes several proclamations and updates regarding county investment reports and organizational name changes.

• Rezoning Case Z-2023-02 for 56.45 acres on Highway 297A
• Land use amendment for a 40.38 acre parcel on Hillock Drive
• Investment portfolio summary report with a market value of $616,166,815
• Name change of Keep Pensacola Beautiful, Inc. to Our Corner, Inc.
• Memorandum of Understanding with United Way of West Florida, Inc. for the 9-8-8 Lifeline

The Board approved a $6.3 million broadband system agreement with Escambia River Electric Cooperative, Inc. and the purchase of 322.60 acres for county projects for $913,280.60. Other actions included approving various rezoning cases, residential rehab grants, and public safety equipment purchases.

• Approved $6.3M broadband system agreement with Escambia River Electric Cooperative, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $913,280.60 purchase of 322.60 acres on Blue Angel and Highway 98 (unanimous)
• Approved Rezoning Case Z-2023-02 from LDR to LDMU (unanimous)
• Approved $3,952,801 for commercial property insurance via USI Insurance Services, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $256,480 for four Ford F-250 pickup trucks for EMS (unanimous)
• Approved $155,060.03 for one 2024 Freightliner water truck for Solid Waste Services (unanimous)
• Reappointed Robin Reshard to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance (4-1)
• Authorized $5,000 max bid per parcel for eight tax deed parcels on Kause Road (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider one final application for Swamphouse Commercial Development at 10421 Mills Swamp House Road. Seven pre-application meetings are scheduled for subdivisions, townhomes, a storage building, and a monopole tower. Four initial applications are for staff review only with no public meeting.

• Final DRC application: Swamphouse Commercial Development, 10421 Mills Swamp House Road
• Pre-application: Bauer Estates Subdivision, 12600 Blk Sorrento Road
• Pre-application: Leila Dela Mar Subdivision, 14750 Innerarity Point Road
• Pre-application: Weatherwood Townhomes, 6900 BLK Weatherwood Dr.
• Initial review: Pecan Valley, 160 Cedar Tree Lane, 103 lots

The Development Review Committee approved one final application. The committee also held several pre-application meetings and conducted internal staff reviews for initial applications.

• Approved Swamphouse Commercial Development at 10421 Mills Swamp House Road

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider three final applications: a recycling facility in District 3, a warehouse in District 1, and a 8-lot subdivision in District 1. Pre-application meetings are scheduled for a restaurant, storage facility, subdivision, and pallet depot. Three initial applications will be reviewed internally without public meeting.

Acting DRC Chairman Jennifer Hampton approved three final applications for a recycling facility, warehouses, and a residential phase. The committee also held pre-application meetings for six projects and conducted internal staff reviews for three others.

• Approved Delta Contractors Recycling Facility at 175 W. Burgess Rd
• Approved W Nine Mile Warehouses Phase II at 2041 W Nine Mile Rd
• Approved Preserve at Deer Run Phase 5 (8 Lots) at 10700 Blk Beulah Rd

Electrical Examiner

The Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners will consider approving minutes from January, review contractor applications for Nathan Adair (journeyman) and Cory Parker (master), and hold probable cause hearings on complaints against Brody McElhany and Michael Allen.

• Probable cause hearing: Brody McElhany, dba McElhany Electric Company, complaint by Luke Hyder at 1692 Calle Bonita, Pensacola Beach
• Probable cause hearing: Michael Allen, dba Unity Enterprises, complaint by Melissa Hankins at 1011 Amiens Way, Pensacola
• Application for journeyman electrician examination: Nathan Adair
• Application for master electrician examination: Cory Parker

Board of County Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting consisting of a call to order and a public forum for citizen comments on matters not on the agenda. No specific decisions, ordinances, contracts, or hearings are listed in the agenda text.

• Public forum for citizen comments on non-agenda items
• Speakers limited to three minutes each

The Board conducted a public forum to hear comments from residents. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy actions were recorded during this session.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving final plats for two new subdivisions: Residences at Nature Creek Phase 2 (140 townhomes) and Mary Annetta Estates (45 single-family homes). Commissioners will also vote on a temporary concrete crushing permit, appointments to the Planning Board, and several consent agenda items including a noise waiver for the Flora-Bama Mullet Toss and a resolution supporting Pensacola and Perdido Bays for national estuary designation.

• Residences at Nature Creek Phase 2 final plat approval — 140-lot townhome subdivision off West Nine Mile Road
• Mary Annetta Estates final plat approval — 45-lot subdivision off North Eight Mile Creek Road
• 14-day temporary concrete crushing permit for Chavers Construction at 801 Virecent Road
• At-large appointment to Planning Board between Tim Pyle and Keith Wilkins
• Limited noise ordinance waiver for Flora-Bama Mullet Toss (April 28-30, 2023) on Perdido Key

The Board approved final plats for Residences at Nature Creek Phase 2 and Mary Annetta Estates. It also authorized millions in federal grants for countywide and ranch lands neighborhood acquisitions. Additionally, the Board acknowledged a $33 million offer from D.R. Horton, Inc. for the OLF-8 property.

• Approved final plat and street names for Residences at Nature Creek Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat and street name for Mary Annetta Estates (unanimous)
• Approved 14-day temporary concrete crushing permit for Chavers Construction, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized $3,495,359 grant for Countywide Acquisitions Project (unanimous)
• Authorized $1,091,130 grant for Ranch Lands Neighborhood Acquisitions Project (unanimous)
• Approved $3,403,000 for Canoe Creek Bridge replacement design (unanimous)
• Acknowledged $33M purchase offer for OLF-8 property from D.R. Horton, Inc. (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment to the Escambia County Planning Board until March meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

This meeting of the Escambia County Board of Adjustment was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Case CU-2023-02 withdrawn by applicant

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider three final development plans: a new tank farm for Pall Corp on Ely Road, a Navy Crossing project on West Highway 98, and a hotel project on Pine Forest Road. Four pre-application meetings are also scheduled for projects including a hotel, convenience store, and subdivision.

• Pall Corp New Tank Farm, 8780 Ely Road (final DRC application)
• Navy Crossing, 8485 W Highway 98 (final DRC application)
• Woodspring Suites Hotel, 8973 Pine Forest Road (pre-application meeting)
• Cedar Grove Townhomes, 1500 block Lansing Drive (40 lots, initial review)
• Salt Meadow, 16296 Perdido Key Drive (initial review)

Acting DRC Chairman Jennifer Hampton approved two final applications. The committee also held pre-application meetings for five projects and conducted internal staff reviews for four additional applications.

• Approved Pall Corp New Tank Farm at 8780 Ely Road
• Approved Navy Crossing at 8485 W Highway 98 AIPD-2

Opioid Abatement Board

The Escambia County Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with several action items. They will vote on the annual meeting date and on by-laws, and will hold a workshop and discuss a county questionnaire. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific funding decisions or project approvals listed.

• Vote on annual meeting date per Section 3 of Bylaws
• Vote on by-laws
• Workshop discussion led by Catherine White
• County questionnaire discussion led by Catherine White
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

The board approved its bylaws and established the first Monday in August as the date for its annual meeting. Members discussed organizing a workshop for late March or April and heard presentations from community members regarding youth substance abuse surveys and treatment services.

• Approved bylaws for the Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Approved the first Monday in August for the annual meeting date (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 9, 2023 (Unanimous)

Marine Advisory Committee

The committee will review several ongoing marine resource projects and strategic plan updates. Discussion includes status reports on shoreline, sediment remediation, and boat ramp projects.

• Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program update
• Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline Project update
• Bayou Chico Sediment Remediation Project update
• Perdido Bay Boat Ramp update
• Review of reef programs, derelict vessels, and public access topics

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final applications for Cabrito Village (54 lots on E Lansing Drive), Atwood Place (8 lots on Olive Rd), a Coastal Sunrise Animal Hospital revision, and a Pensacola Winsupply addition. The committee will also hold pre-application meetings for six projects including a new Asia Oriental Market and a coffee shop. One initial application (Ransley Station, 12 lots) is for staff internal review only with no public meeting.

• Cabrito Village — 54 lots at 1610 E Lansing Drive (final D4 applications)
• Atwood Place — 8 lots on 2600 block Olive Rd (final D4 applications)
• Coastal Sunrise Animal Hospital revision at 6209 N 9th Ave (final D4 SP)
• Pensacola Winsupply Addition at 3777 N Palafox Street (final D3 SP)
• Asia Oriental Market pre-application at 3705 Mobile Hwy (D1, 1:00 PM)

Acting DRC Chairman Jennifer Hampton approved six final applications for residential and commercial projects. The committee also held pre-application meetings for seven different sites.

• Approved Cabrito Village (1610 E Lansing Drive, 54 Lots)
• Approved Coastal Sunrise Animal Hospital Revision (6209 N 9th Ave)
• Approved Pensacola Winsupply Addition (3777 N Palafox Street)
• Approved Atwood Place (2600 Blk Olive Rd, 8 Lots)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications. One seeks to rezone 56.45 acres on Hwy 297A from Low Density Residential to Low Density Mixed-Use (7 du/acre). The other seeks to rezone 7.43 acres on Motley Court from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential (18 du/acre). The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and review monthly reports.

• Case Z-2023-02: 56.45 acres on Hwy 297A rezone from LDR to LDMU (7 du/acre)
• Case Z-2023-03: 7.43 acres on Motley Court rezone from LDR to HDR (18 du/acre)
• Approval of January 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for January 2023
• Planning Board 6-Month Outlook for February 2023

The Planning Board recommended approval for a rezoning request on Hwy 297A to allow low density mixed-use. A separate request for high density residential at Motley Court was denied and amended to medium density residential for future consideration.

• Recommended approval to the BCC for Case No. Z-2023-02 (Hwy 297A) to change from LDR to LDMU (4-0)
• Denied petition for Case No. Z-2023-03 (Motley Court) to change from LDR to HDR (4-0)
• Continued Case No. Z-2023-03 application to next month's meeting (4-0)
• Approved amendment of Case No. Z-2023-03 request from HDR to MDR (4-0)
• Approved January 10, 2023, rezoning meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda is primarily procedural, outlining the Gary Sansing Public Forum for citizen comments (3-minute limit) followed by the regular Board of County Commissioners meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or action items are listed.

• Gary Sansing Public Forum for citizen input on non-agenda items
• Speaker limit of three minutes per person
• Meeting recorded and televised
• ADA accommodation contact provided

The Board conducted a public forum to hear comments from residents. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy actions were recorded during this meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on two land-use changes: rezoning 3 acres at 511 North Palafox Parkway from Recreation/Commercial/Mixed-Use to Public, and removing 133.68 acres on Kingsfield Rd from the Mid-West Sector Plan to assign a Mixed-Use Suburban category. It will also consider vacating a portion of Rosalyn Way and creating a street lighting benefit unit for Carrington Phase 1 subdivision.

• Public hearing to rezone 511 North Palafox Parkway (3 acres) from Rec/Commercial/Mixed-Use to Public district
• Public hearing to remove 133.68 acres on Kingsfield Rd from Mid-West Sector Plan and assign Mixed-Use Suburban FLU category
• Public hearing to vacate a 160-foot right-of-way on Rosalyn Way between Hansen Blvd and North Palafox St
• Adoption of Carrington Phase 1 Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU ordinance with contract with Florida Power and Light
• Lien relief request for code enforcement liens on 438 West Winthrop Ave and 2617 West Lee St

The Board of County Commissioners approved a major supplemental budget amendment to cover unanticipated needs and ongoing operations. Other key actions included awarding paratransit transportation contracts and rezoning property at 511 North Palafox Parkway to Public use.

• Approved Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-23020 for $248,581,782 (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3.0 acres at 511 North Palafox Parkway to Public district (unanimous)
• Awarded ADA and Disadvantaged Paratransit contracts to Innovative Transport and Logistics Solutions, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $1.06M contract with Centennial Roofing Corporation for Road Prison Barracks roof replacement (4-0)
• Approved $628,898 purchase of a USFA Demo Unit #H1001 Fire Truck (4-0)
• Approved $525,000 change order to JayKay Medical Staffing for temporary corrections staffing (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-2 creating Carrington Phase 1 Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU (unanimous)
• Approved updated rates for Indigent Burial, Cremation, and Removal Program (4-0)

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Contractor Competency Board will hold a regular meeting to review four contractor license applications and conduct six disciplinary hearings, including complaints against Spencer Stapleton (three cases) and others involving residential and commercial work. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comments.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider four final applications, including a 146-lot subdivision on W. Quintette Road and a fire station on N. Blue Angel Parkway. Six pre-application meetings are also scheduled for projects such as a warehouse, a brewery, and a health center. Four initial applications are under staff review with no public meeting.

• Carrington Valley: 146 lots on W. Quintette Road
• Beulah Fire Station Revised: 6400 W Nine Mile Road
• Pen Air Federal Credit Union-Beulah Branch
• Mary Annetta Estates: 45 lots at 9100 Eight Mile Creek
• Graysstone Estates Phase 3: 143 lots at Nowak & Upton Rd

Acting DRC Chairman Jennifer Hampton approved four final applications for residential subdivisions and commercial sites. The committee also held pre-application meetings for seven projects and conducted internal staff reviews for four additional applications.

• Approved Carrington Valley, 600 Blk W. Quintette Road (146 Lots)
• Approved Beulah Fire Station Revised, 6400 W Nine Mile Road
• Approved Pen Air Federal Credit Union-Beulah Branch
• Approved Mary Annetta Estates, 9100 Eight Mile Creek (45 Lots)

Tourist Development Council

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council will hear the Florida Auditor General's preliminary and tentative audit findings on the use of the Tourist Development Tax by the Board of County Commissioners and Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. The meeting includes a call to order, roll call, and public forum.

• Presentation of Florida Auditor General's preliminary and tentative audit findings on Tourist Development Tax use

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider four final applications: a residence at Nature Creek Phase II, the revised Riverchase project at 3350 Fallschase Boulevard, a minor subdivision on Elliot Street, and Highway 97 Retail Shops at 11331 Highway 97. The committee will also hold four pre-application meetings for proposed developments including a parking lot, two multi-family rental projects, and a Rambler Court development. Six initial applications are listed for staff internal review only with no public meeting.

• Riverchase-Revised at 3350 Fallschase Boulevard (final application)
• Highway 97 Retail Shops at 11331 Highway 97 (final application)
• Elliott Street Minor Subdivision at 1221 Elliot Street (final application)
• Blue Angel Multi-Family at 1786 N Blue Angel Parkway (pre-application, in CRA)
• W Nine Mile Warehouse Phase 2 at 2041 W Nine Mile Rd (initial review, no public meeting)

Acting DRC Chairman Jennifer Hampton approved four final applications for residential, commercial, and subdivision projects. The committee also held pre-application meetings for four additional projects and conducted internal staff reviews for six others.

• Approved Residence at Nature Creek Phase II (D1 FP 22073336PSD-FP)
• Approved Riverchase-Revised at 3350 Fallschase Boulevard (D1 SP 22114948PSP)
• Approved Elliott Street Minor Subdivision at 1221 Elliot Street (D3 MSD 22125304PSD-MSD)
• Approved Highway 97 Retail Shops at 11331 Highway 97 (D5 SP 22094389PSP)

Professional Advisory Committee

The Professional Advisory Committee is holding its first meeting of 2023 to review committee duties, receive a Sunshine Law briefing, select officers, establish meeting policies, and discuss future topics including subdivisions, stormwater, fire protection, and buffering.

• Sunshine Law briefing by Kristin Hual
• Selection of officers
• Discussion of minor subdivisions including infill lots and infrastructure
• Review of stormwater management (SWMMP) and mass grading/clearing
• Consideration of fire protection (water pressure) and access management

Board of County Commissioners

This is a regular meeting of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, preceded by a public forum for citizen comments. The agenda contains only procedural items such as the call to order and speaker sign-up rules. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Public forum for items not on the agenda
• Speaker sign-up required, three-minute limit per speaker

The Board conducted a public forum to hear comments from residents. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded during this session.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider amending the County Purchasing Ordinance, raising the threshold requiring board approval for purchases and awards to $50,000. Change orders exceeding $50,000 or 10% of the award amount would also require board approval. Emergency purchases over $50,000 could be authorized without prior board approval but must be reported at the next meeting.

• Public hearing on ordinance raising purchase approval threshold to $50,000
• Resolution of support for Project SPARK, an economic development prospect, with up to 10-year tax exemption
• Derelict vessel removal grant of $12,580 from FWC for the 'Soon Come' in Bayou Chico
• Mosquito control grant agreement of $38,892.42 from Florida Department of Agriculture
• Scheduling of public hearing for Carrington Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU

The Board adopted an ordinance requiring approval for purchases and change orders exceeding $50,000. It also approved several high-value contracts for infrastructure, including a $2.7M locker room facility and a $1.9M landfill design project.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-1 requiring Board approval for purchases and change orders over $50,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,714,510 contract with AAA Affordable Structures, Inc. for Ashton Brosnaham Locker Room Facility (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,966,848 agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for Perdido Landfill siting design (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,177,691.80 agreement with Chavers Construction, Inc. for Maple Oaks Stormwater Rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Approved $937,076 agreement with Site and Utility, LLC for Macky Bluffs Restoration (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,700,000 purchase price for 1100 West Scott Street and parcels for a community center (Unanimous)
• Approved $27,500 settlement payment to Myles Harvey (Unanimous)
• Voted to terminate contract with joint venture entity regarding Correctional Facility contract issues (Unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on two conditional-use requests: an accessory dwelling at 2301 Juno Circle and a retail store with fuel sales in high-density mixed-use zoning on Blue Angel Parkway.

• CU-2023-01: Allow accessory dwelling on lot less than one acre at 2301 Juno Circle, requested by owner Vivian Street
• CU-2023-02: Allow retail store >6,000 sq ft with automotive fuel sales in HDMU zoning at 1400 BLK Blue Angel Pkwy, requested by agent Denise Anderson for Montrose 47 LLC

The Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use request for an accessory dwelling on a lot smaller than one acre. One request for a retail store with fuel sales was tabled. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and the current meeting packet.

• Approved accessory dwelling at 2301 Juno Circle with condition that design matches primary home (5-0)
• Tabled retail store request at 1400 BLK Blue Angel Pkwy to February 15, 2023
• Approved December 21, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 18, 2023 meeting packet (5-0)
• Approved waiver of legal advertisement reading (5-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider four final applications, including a Hilton Garden Inn on Via De Luna and a Dollar General on Dog Track Road. Four pre-application meetings are scheduled for projects such as a hotel on Perdido Key Drive and a restaurant on Sorrento Road. Three initial applications are for staff internal review only with no public meeting.

• Final DRC: Hilton Garden Inn, 12 Via De Luna
• Final DRC: Dollar General #24913, 951 Dog Track Road
• Pre-application: Perdido Key Hotel, 13585 Perdido Key Dr.
• Pre-application: Perdido Park Restaurant, 12385 Sorrento Rd.
• Initial review: Blue Angel Pkwy Outparcels, US 98 & Blue Angel Pkwy

Acting DRC Chairman Jennifer Hampton approved four final site plan applications. The committee also held pre-application meetings for four additional projects.

• Approved Hilton Garden Inn site plan (12 Via De Luna)
• Approved Dollar General #24913 site plan (949 Dog Track Road)
• Approved Big Dog Storage site plan (3904 Mobile Hwy)
• Approved Safe Storage site plan (Muscogee Rd)

Electrical Examiner

The Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners will consider five contractor applications, including four for master electrician examination and one for reinstatement of a delinquent license. The board will also hear updates on two complaints against Steven W. Gunter, doing business as G & S Electrical of Northwest Florida.

• Applications for master electrician examination: Talor Lundstrom, Kindall Blackmon, David Mullins, William Lee
• Application for reinstatement of delinquent license: Henry H. Mehl (inactive status)
• Hearing update: BOEE Complaint No. 2208150COM — Steven W. Gunter, complainant William Ward, 2034 Juno Cir., Pensacola
• Hearing update: BOEE Complaint No. 2209173COM — Steven W. Gunter, complainant Patrick Cardwell, 710 W Mallory St., Pensacola (city limits)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment reviewed an administrative appeal regarding a denied alcohol site inspection application. The Board voted to uphold the staff's original decision and deny the appeal.

• Accepted January 12, 2023, BOA meeting packet (5-0)
• Waived reading of the legal advertisement (5-0)
• Accepted staff's exhibit 1 alcohol inspection packets into evidence (5-0)
• Accepted staff's exhibit 2 property appraisers report into evidence (5-0)
• Denied motion to accept appeal based on incorrect measurements (2-3)
• Approved motion to accept staff's decision and deny appeal for Case No. AP-2023-01 (3-2)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider rescinding and re-approving a Memorandum of Agreement with Pensacola State College for a Commercial Vehicle Driving program to train county employees or candidates, and will take action on broadband procurement proposals.

• Rescind and re-approve agreement with Pensacola State College for CDL training program
• Action on broadband proposals presented by County Administrator

The Board of County Commissioners rescinded a previous action from January 5, 2023, and subsequently approved and ratified the County Administrator's signature on a Memorandum of Agreement. This agreement with the District Board of Trustees of Pensacola State College establishes a Commercial Vehicle Driving program for current and future county employees.

• Rescinded January 5, 2023 action (CAR II-19 item A) regarding the Pensacola State College agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved and ratified the Memorandum of Agreement with the District Board of Trustees of Pensacola State College for the Commercial Vehicle Driving program (Unanimous)

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will consider contractor applications, probable cause hearings on six complaints, and two restitution and two disciplinary hearings involving local construction companies.

• Contractor applications: William Clyde Coker IV (Master Plumber with Gas exam), Timothy D. Dillard (Roofing Unlimited reciprocity), John Paul Madison (Roofing license reinstatement)
• Probable cause hearings for James F. Freeman, My D. Tran, Chadwyck Clark, Spencer Stapleton (2 complaints), and Jeannie Johnson
• Restitution hearings for Jesse W. LaCoste and Matthew S. Banks
• Disciplinary hearings for Matthew S. Banks and Jesse W. LaCoste
• Public forum and board secretary status report also on agenda

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final applications for Carrington Valley (W. Quintette Road, 146 lots), Midtown Oaks (E Johnson Ave, 56 lots), and Outpost Bayou (JoJo Road, 157 lots), plus a revision for Coastal Sunrise Animal Hospital. Pre-application meetings are scheduled for Scooter's Coffee, Gulf Beach Highway RV Park, Countri Crest Estates, and other projects.

• D5 PP Carrington Valley, 600 Blk W. Quintette Road, 146 lots
• D4 PP Midtown Oaks Subdivision, 2975 E Johnson Ave, 56 lots
• D4 CP Midtown Oaks Subdivision, 2975 E Johnson Ave, 56 lots
• D4 SP Coastal Sunrise Animal Hospital Revision, 6209 N 9th Ave
• D5 PP Countri Crest Estates, 600 Blk N Hwy 95 A, 83 lots (pre-application)

The Development Review Committee approved three final applications for the Midtown Oaks Subdivision and Outpost Bayou. Two other applications were tabled. The committee also held several pre-application meetings for new projects.

• Approved Midtown Oaks Subdivision 22052333PSD-PP (Shannon Pugh)
• Approved Midtown Oaks Subdivision 22052335PSD-CP (Shannon Pugh)
• Approved Outpost Bayou 22083649PSD-PP (Jennifer Hampton)
• Tabled Carrington Valley 22073227PSD-PP
• Tabled Coastal Sunrise Animal Hospital Revision 21104548PSP

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a rezoning request for 3 acres at 511 N Palafox Parkway from Recreation and High Density Mixed-Use to Public district. The item is the only substantive action on the agenda.

• Rezoning of 3 acres at 511 N Palafox Parkway from Rec and HDMU to Public district

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Map for a 174.68-acre parcel on Kingsfield Rd, changing its designation from Conservation and Regional Employment to Mixed-Use Suburban. The board will also review and approve minutes from the December 6, 2022 meeting and other procedural items.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Future Land Use Map for 174.68 acres on Kingsfield Rd (Case OSP-2023-01)
• Proposed change from Conservation Neighborhood and Wetlands/Regional Employment to Mixed-Use Suburban (MU-S)
• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2022 regular meeting

Opioid Abatement Board

The Escambia County Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, hear a personal account of addiction from Mrs. Stephanie Sheppard, review research findings from Cathy White, and discuss invitations to bid. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific funding decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Mrs. Stephanie Sheppard - personal experience with addiction
• Invitations to Bid - Purchasing
• Research Findings - Cathy White
• Public comment period

The board approved the minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting. Members discussed research on other counties' funding strategies and the legality of fentanyl test strips in Florida.

• Approved minutes from November 14, 2022 (unanimous)

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will consider a Florida Sunshine Law training session, review updates on three major marine projects (Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline, Bayou Chico Sediment Remediation, and Perdido Bay Boat Ramp), and continue discussions on the committee's strategic plan and a proposed relationship with the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program.

• Coordinate a Florida Sunshine Law briefing from County staff in February 2023
• Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline Project update
• Bayou Chico Sediment Remediation Project update
• Perdido Bay Boat Ramp update
• Discussion on relationship between EMAC and Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving five residential rehab grants totaling $22,358 for roof and sewer work in Brownsville and Warrington, and discuss lowering the matching reimbursement requirement for non-homestead exempt properties.

• $5,308 roof grant for 2711 W. Gadsden Street (Brownsville)
• $4,390 roof grant for 320 East Winthrop Avenue (Warrington)
• $3,782 sanitary sewer grant for 303 Flannan Road (Warrington)
• $6,000 roof grant for 414 South First Street (Warrington)
• $3,625 sanitary sewer grant for 305 Flannan Road (Warrington)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting consisting of a public forum followed by a regular Board of County Commissioners meeting. The agenda contains only a call to order and a speaker sign-up period, with no listed discussion or decision items.

• Public forum for non-agenda matters
• Speaker sign-up required, 3-minute limit per speaker

The Board of County Commissioners conducted a public forum to hear comments from 17 individuals. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded during this meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on a $124,745 federal justice assistance grant and an operational permit for expanding the Devine Farms Borrow Pit. Commissioners will also review three requests for environmental code enforcement lien relief on properties at 7201 North Palafox Highway, 1530 North P Street, 438 West Winthrop Avenue, and 2617 West Lee Street.

• Public hearing on $124,745 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for the Sheriff's Office
• Public hearing on operational permit for expansion of Devine Farms Borrow Pit at 4478 Devine Farms Road
• Lien relief request for property at 7201 North Palafox Highway
• Lien relief request for property at 1530 North P Street
• Lien relief request for properties at 438 West Winthrop Avenue and 2617 West Lee Street

The Board approved several high-value infrastructure contracts, including a boat ramp project and drainage improvements. It also granted lien relief for two properties and authorized a $875,000 budget amendment for Sheriff's healthcare costs.

• Approved $4,210,116.39 contract to Hewes and Company, LLC for Perdido Bay Boat Ramp Project
• Approved $845,525 agreement with Sigma Consulting Group, Inc. for Oakfield Acres Palafox Street Drainage Project
• Approved $875,000 budget amendment for Sheriff's Group Healthcare Plans
• Approved $449,824.53 agreement with DRMP, Inc. for Perdido Key Multi-Use Path East
• Approved $308,815.37 agreement with Moffatt & Nichol, Inc. for Carpenter Creek Headwater Water Quality Improvements
• Approved limited expansion of Devine Farms Borrow Pit to 8.6 acres adjacent to the interstate
• Granted lien relief for 7201 North Palafox Highway (collected $550, waived remainder)
• Granted full waiver of fines and costs for 1530 North 'P' Street

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider a final application for the Coastal Sunrise Animal Hospital revision at 6209 N 9th Ave, and discuss three pre-application meetings: R&N Investment Warehouse Building at 4050 US Hwy 29, Burgess Terrace in the 500 block of E Burgess Rd, and Brownville Library at 3300 W Desoto Street. Two initial applications (Mary Annetta Estates, 45 lots at 9100 Eight Mile Creek; Pall Corp New Tank Farm at 8780 Ely Rd) are for staff internal review only with no public meeting.

• Final DRC application: Coastal Sunrise Animal Hospital Revision, 6209 N 9th Ave
• Pre-application: R&N Investment Warehouse Building, 4050 US Hwy 29
• Pre-application: Burgess Terrace, 500 blk E Burgess Rd (in CRA)
• Pre-application: Brownville Library, 3300 W Desoto Street (in CRA)
• Initial review (no public meeting): Mary Annetta Estates, 45 lots at 9100 Eight Mile Creek

The committee tabled the final application for the Coastal Sunrise Animal Hospital revision. Pre-application meetings were held for three projects, and two initial applications underwent internal staff review.

• Tabled Coastal Sunrise Animal Hospital Revision at 6209 N 9th Ave