Franklin County public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will review sealed bids for the Apalachicola Regional Airport fuel farm replacement and two road widening projects. The agenda also includes action items for grant agreements, bid rejections, and design permissions for various county infrastructure projects.

• Sealed bids for Fuel Farm Replacement at Apalachicola Regional Airport
• Sealed bids for CR 67 Phase II Widening and Resurfacing Project
• Sealed bids for C.R. 370 Alligator Point Multi-Use Trail and Bike Path
• Board action on Gulf Consortium Addendum to Dredge Project Agreement
• Board action on rejection of bid and readvertise for 3rd Street Dune Walkover

Board of County Commissioners - Workshop

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop to hear a presentation from Duke Energy on site readiness, which may relate to economic development. The agenda includes public comments, the presentation, and commissioners' comments. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Duke Energy site readiness presentation by Mary Swoope, Chris Wimsatt, and Josh Bays
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Workshop not live-streamed; participation via Zoom available

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan to adopt a flood-peril policy in the Coastal Conservation Element, as required by state law. The board will also consider several infrastructure projects, including a CEI request for County Road 67 widening, sealed bids for an intersection repair in Eastpoint and a dune walkover on St. George Island, and receive updates from county departments and outside organizations.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan change for Perils of Flood (10:30 a.m.)
• Request for Qualifications: CEI for CR 67 widening from Crooked River Bridge to State Forest Road 166 (approx. 2 miles)
• Sealed bids: 2nd Street and US 98 intersection repair in Eastpoint
• Sealed bids: 3rd Street West dune walkover on St. George Island (6-ft wide, 187.8-ft long)
• Presentations: Apalachicola Bay update, Weems' new building project, Riverkeeper amicus brief, Second Harvest, broadband update

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with an organizational component (swearing-in of two commissioners, selection of chairman and vice chairman). The board will consider two rezoning requests from agricultural to rural residential, three variance requests, and two critical shoreline applications. Public hearings are scheduled for the rezoning requests at 10:30 a.m. and 10:35 a.m.

• Rezoning 32.97 acres from A-2 Agricultural to R-6 Rural Residential (Section 26, Township 6 South, Range 4 West)
• Rezoning 50 acres from A-2 Agricultural to R-6 Rural Residential (Section 24, Township 6 South, Range 4 West)
• Variance request at 537 Gulf Shore Drive, Dog Island, to build 25 feet into 50-foot wetlands setback (Duke Energy Florida)
• Variance request at 1420 Camellia Court, St. George Island, to rebuild stairs 5.8 feet into front setback
• Critical shoreline application at 399 Hwy 98, Eastpoint, for commercial dock with 5 boat slips

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with routine items: paying bills, public comments, and reports from department directors and other officials. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Payment of county bills
• Reports from Roads and Bridges, Solid Waste, Emergency Management, Extension Office, and Library directors
• Update from ABSI (Dr. Sandra Brooke)
• Reports from TDC Administrator and Interim Airport Manager

Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special emergency meeting to consider enacting a temporary burn ban declaration. The agenda includes public comments, the burn ban item, and commissioner comments. This is a single-item special meeting, not a regular business meeting.

• Enact Temporary Burn Ban Emergency Declaration Order
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom; not live-streamed on Forgotten Coast TV

Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special emergency meeting to discuss Hurricane Ian preparedness. The board will consider declaring a local state of emergency, hear an update on new FEMA reimbursement rules, and decide whether to close county offices and cancel the September 30 special meeting due to weather.

• Update on Hurricane Ian from Emergency Management
• Local State of Emergency Declaration
• Update on new FEMA reimbursement rules by Traci Buzbee
• Closing of County Offices due to weather conditions
• Cancellation of September 30, 2022 Special Meeting

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Commission will hold public hearings on amendments to the Leave No Trace ordinance (adding Carrabelle Beach and three Alligator Point/Bald Point beaches), an electrical wiring code change, and new restrictions on out-of-county specialty contractors. The board will also consider four shoreline dock/pier applications, a sketch plat for St. George Bay Phase II, and two rezoning requests, plus receive department and agency reports.

• Public hearing: Leave No Trace ordinance amendment to include Carrabelle Beach and three Alligator Point/Bald Point beaches
• Public hearing: repeal of 12-gauge minimum wire size requirement (Ordinance 92-10)
• Public hearing: specialty contractors ordinance amendment to grandfather existing out-of-county contractors and bar new ones
• Critical shoreline applications for docks/piers at 1919 Gulf Shore Blvd, 265 Magnolia Bay, 63 South Bayshore Dr, 1407 E Gulf Beach Dr
• Rezoning/land use change requests at 387 Mill Road (Carrabelle) and 42 Bayshore Drive (Apalachicola)

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners is holding the final public hearing to adopt the millage levy and budget for fiscal year 2022-23. The meeting includes a presentation of the proposed final millage rate and budget, public comments, and board discussion before voting on two resolutions to adopt the final millage levy and budget.

• Final public hearing for FY 2022-23 millage rate and budget
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Board action to approve resolution adopting final 2022-23 millage levy
• Board action to approve resolution adopting final 2022-23 budget

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners is holding the first of two public hearings to adopt the tentative millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2022-23. The agenda includes public comments, a budget update, a presentation by Sheriff A. J. "Tony" Smith, and board discussion, followed by votes on resolutions to adopt the tentative millage levy and budget. No specific dollar amounts or rates are listed in the agenda.

• Public comments limited to 3 minutes on FY 2022-23 millage and budget
• Presentation by Sheriff A. J. "Tony" Smith
• Resolution to adopt tentative 2022-23 millage levy
• Resolution to adopt tentative 2022-23 budget

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with reports from department heads and county staff. The board will open bids for two airport projects: fuel farm replacement and obstruction removal at Apalachicola Regional Airport. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes for non-agenda items and 1 minute for agenda items.

• Bid opening: Fuel Farm Replacement at Apalachicola Regional Airport
• Bid opening: Obstruction Removal at Apalachicola Regional Airport
• Report: Sheriff's Finance Officer on FDLE Grant
• Presentation: Duke Energy Site Readiness Update
• Reports from Roads, Solid Waste, Emergency Management, Extension, TDC, Airport

Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several land-use requests, including a variance for a home on Indian Harbor Road, a dock application, a commercial addition in Eastpoint, and final plat approvals for two subdivisions. The board will also review a lot reconfiguration request and approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance request for 1909 Indian Harbor Road to build 7 ft into front setback and 31 ft into rear wetlands setback
• Critical shoreline application for a 1,620 sq ft dock at 1909 Indian Harbor Road
• Commercial site plan for a 10'x20' addition at 357 Highway 98, Eastpoint
• Final plat for Coastal Paradise Subdivision (3 lots, 5+/- acres, Eastpoint)
• Final plat for Destiny Subdivision (8 lots, 9.67+/- acres, Frank McKamey Way, Carrabelle)

The Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board unanimously approved all seven items on the agenda, including two variance requests, a commercial site plan, two final plats, and a lot reconfiguration. No items were denied or tabled. The Coastal Paradise Subdivision plat was approved with a condition that the plat include language requiring lots north of Highway 98 to be purchased with their counterpart lots south of the highway.

• Approved July 12, 2022 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved variance request at 1909 Indian Harbor Road (6-0)
• Approved critical shoreline application at 1909 Indian Harbor Road (6-0)
• Approved commercial site plan at 357 Hwy 98 (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Coastal Paradise Subdivision with condition on lot pairing across Highway 98 (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Destiny Subdivision (6-0)
• Approved lot reconfiguration for Elaine Boone, contingent on letters from other parcel owners (6-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Workshop

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss the county's requirements and standards for accepting private roads. The meeting includes public comments, with a 3-minute limit per speaker, and will be conducted via Zoom. No formal votes are scheduled; it is a discussion item.

• Discussion on county requirements and standards to accept private roads
• Public comments on the agenda item (3-minute limit)
• Meeting held via Zoom; not live-streamed

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will review several action items, including a contract with Ferrovial and the purchase of property in Eastpoint. The board will also discuss expanding the Carrabelle Tax Increment District and selecting the Franklin County Airport for an aviation center project. Other items include a grant for library state aid and updates on road and solid waste operations.

• Board Action: Ferrovial Contract
• Board Action: Property Purchase in Eastpoint
• Board Action: Carrabelle Tax Increment District Expansion and Budget Update
• Board Action: Franklin County Airport as site location for aviation center – Project Pebble
• Board Action: Dewberry Task Order – SGI Beach Parking Improvements

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Workshop

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to discuss funding for several local organizations. The agenda lists presentations from groups such as Franklin's Promise, Carrabelle Food Pantry, and the Humane Society, followed by additional discussion and commissioner comments. This is a workshop, so no final decisions are expected, only discussion.

• Budget presentations from Franklin's Promise, Carrabelle Food Pantry, Franklin County Humane Society, Refuge House, Gulf County ARC, Area Agency on Aging, and Franklin Foods
• Public comments allowed on non-agenda items for up to 3 minutes
• Meeting held via Zoom and in-person; no livestream
• Speaker cards required to address the board

Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board will consider two variance requests, two commercial site plan applications, and two plat approvals. The board will also approve minutes from the June 14 meeting. Public comment is allowed on agenda items.

• Variance to encroach 13 ft into front setback at 700 East Pine Ave for a home addition
• Variance to encroach 20 ft into front setback at 575 US Hwy 98 for a porch
• Commercial site plan for pole barns at 136 US Highway 98, Eastpoint
• Commercial site plan for a storage shed at 160 E Pine Avenue, St. George Island
• Preliminary plat for 8 lots on Frank McKamey Way, Carrabelle

The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board approved all items on the July 12, 2022 agenda, including two variance requests, two commercial site plans, and two sketch plat applications. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also approved the June 14, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved June 14, 2022 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance request at 700 East Pine Ave (5-0)
• Approved variance request at 575 US Hwy 98 (5-0)
• Approved commercial site plan at 136 Hwy 98, noting 5 structures instead of 4 (5-0)
• Approved after-the-fact commercial site plan at 160 E Pine Avenue (5-0)
• Approved sketch plat for Destiny Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved sketch plat for Coastal Paradise (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Workshop

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop with a single substantive item: a presentation from Weems CEO David Walker regarding Carrabelle Pharmacy. Public comments are limited to this agenda item, and the meeting will not be live-streamed but available via Zoom.

• Presentation by Weems CEO David Walker on Carrabelle Pharmacy
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker on the agenda item
• Workshop not live-streamed; Zoom participation available
• Speaker cards required for in-person or virtual comments

Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board will consider two variance requests, several critical shoreline and commercial site plan applications, and a final plat approval. The board will also approve minutes from the May 10, 2022 meeting.

• Variance for stairs and HVAC platform at 667 Bald Point Road, Alligator Point
• Variance for riprap within critical shoreline setback at 315 Gander Street, St. George Island
• New 1,260 sq ft dock with boat lifts at 1269 East Gulf Beach Drive, St. George Island
• Commercial site plan for storage buildings at 136 US Highway 98, Eastpoint
• Final plat approval for 3 by the Sea at 1788 Highway 98 West, Carrabelle

The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board approved all variance, critical shoreline, commercial site plan, and plat review applications on the agenda, except for the commercial site plan at 136 Hwy 98, which was tabled because the applicant or agent did not appear. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also approved the May 10, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved May 10, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance at 67 Bald Point Road (5-0)
• Approved variance at 315 Gander Street (5-0)
• Approved critical shoreline application at 1269 East Gulf Beach Drive (5-0)
• Tabled commercial site plan at 136 Hwy 98 due to applicant no-show (5-0)
• Approved commercial site plan at 1 Gulf Beach Drive (5-0)
• Approved commercial site plan at 48 Island Drive (5-0)
• Approved plat review for 3 by the Sea (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to decide on several action items, including a zoning change for 5 acres in Section 10, Township 9 South, Range 8 West. The Board will also vote on construction contracts for the SGI Fishing Pier Access Road and Armory Sprinkler System, as well as grant applications for solid waste and E911 services. Additionally, the Board will hold public hearings for a Community Development Block Grant and a zoning change.

• Zoning Change: Rezone 5+ acres from R-3 Single Family Estate Residential to R-2 Single Family Mobile Home District.
• Contract: SGI Fishing Pier Access Road Repairs Construction Contract.
• Contract: Armory Sprinkler System Construction Contract.
• Grant: Consolidated Solid Waste Grant Application.
• Grant: E911 Sole Source Supplier and Grant Agreements.

Board of County Commissioners - Workshop

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners holds a workshop on May 17, 2022. The agenda includes a public comment period and a discussion item regarding beach parking issues presented by the Sheriff's Department. The meeting is conducted via Zoom and is not live-streamed.

• Sheriff's Department - Beach Parking Issues Update

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with multiple action items, including approving contracts for the Alligator Point Beach Restoration Project, a dune restoration project, and an armory sprinkler system. They will also consider several rezoning and land use changes, variance requests, and critical shoreline applications. The agenda includes informational reports from county departments and a public comment period.

• Alligator Point Beach Restoration Project Scope and Coastal Consulting Agreement
• RESTORE County-wide Dune Restoration Project Report and Scope
• Armory Sprinkler System Project CEI Contract and Construction Award
• Re-zoning applications: Kit Mashburn (256 Hathcock Road), Joseph Gander (Apalachicola), Franklin County (959 US Highway 98, Carrabelle, St. George Island)
• Variance request at 1931 Indian Harbor Road; critical shoreline applications at 143 Rio Vista Drive and 315 Gander Street

Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board approved all five variance, critical shoreline, and commercial site plan applications on the agenda, each by a 5-0 vote. The board also voted 5-0 to send five rezoning and land use change applications to public hearing. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved variance at 1931 Indian Harbor Road (5-0)
• Approved critical shoreline application at 143 Rio Vista Drive (5-0)
• Approved boat slip and lift at 315 Gander Street (5-0)
• Approved commercial site plan at 219 W Gorrie Drive (5-0)
• Approved Kit Mashburn rezoning for public hearing (5-0)
• Approved Joseph Gander rezoning for public hearing (5-0)
• Approved Franklin County TDC Building rezoning for public hearing (5-0)
• Approved Franklin County Island View Park and Franklin Blvd rezoning for public hearing (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Workshop

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is holding a public workshop on May 3, 2022. The agenda includes a presentation from the State Fire Marshal's Office and time for commissioners' questions. The meeting is not live-streamed but is available via Zoom.

• Presentation by the State Fire Marshal's Office
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Virtual participation via Zoom required for remote attendees

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including adopting a code enforcement ordinance, approving a temporary fire and rescue service agreement with Carrabelle, and opening bids for road and airport repairs. The board will also discuss a half-cent sales tax update from the superintendent of schools and consider various grant and contract actions.

• Adoption of County Ordinance for code enforcement procedures and penalties (Chapter 162)
• Franklin County/City of Carrabelle Temporary Fire & Rescue Service Agreement
• St. George Island Fishing Pier Road Repairs - sealed bids for storm damage repairs
• Apalachicola Regional Airport Apron Rehabilitation - sealed bids for concrete pavement replacement
• Action items on RESTORE storm water project, CR30A widening, and FEMA washout repairs

Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board meets to consider several variance requests, including setbacks for additions on St. George Island. The board also reviews critical shoreline applications for new docks and commercial site plans for storage buildings. Additionally, three rezoning requests are on the agenda to change land use classifications in Apalachicola and Eastpoint.

• Variance for 156 East Pine Avenue to encroach into a 25-foot setback (Withdrawn)
• Variance for 832 East Gorrie Drive for 1.03 feet into the front setback
• Re-zoning of 1 Wildflower Lane from R-3 to R-2 (Mobile Home)
• Re-zoning of 256 Hathcock Road from R-3 to R-2 (Mobile Home)
• Re-zoning of 959 US Highway 98 to Z-1 Public Facilities

The Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board approved several variance requests, critical shoreline applications, and a commercial site plan, while tabling others due to parking/stormwater issues or absent applicants. One variance application was withdrawn. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved variance at 832 East Gorrie Drive (4-0)
• Approved critical shoreline application at 283 Magnolia Bay Drive, contingent on state/federal permits (4-0)
• Tabled critical shoreline application at 143 Rio Vista Drive due to no applicant/agent (4-0)
• Approved critical shoreline application at 518 River Road (4-0)
• Approved critical shoreline application at 1583 Alligator Drive (4-0)
• Approved critical shoreline application at 1931 Indian Harbor Road, contingent on state/federal permits (4-0)
• Tabled commercial site plan at 48 Island Drive until parking issues addressed (4-0)
• Tabled commercial site plan at 219 West Gorrie Drive until parking and stormwater addressed (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will approve the Local Housing Assistance Plan for FY 2022-2025, which updates down payment assistance and rehabilitation award limits. The Board will also consider a request to transport a John Deere 110 tractor for specialized repairs estimated at $10,000. Additionally, the Board will vote on several grant agreements and contract extensions related to FEMA and CDBG-MIT funding.

• Approval of Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for FY 2022-2025
• Request to transport John Deere 110 for repairs estimated at $10,000
• Contract Extension for Alligator Drive FEMA Repairs
• CDBG-MIT Grant Applications for Weems Hospital Window Replacement
• Variance request for 2251 Hwy 98 E to construct a new shed

Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board will hold a rescheduled regular meeting to consider several land-use requests, including two variance requests, two critical shoreline dock applications, a rezoning request, and a lot reconfiguration. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive a building report. Public comment is allowed via Zoom or in person.

• Variance request at 2251 Hwy 98 E to replace a shed protecting a well pump
• Variance request at 156 East Pine Avenue to encroach 13'-11" into a 25-foot setback
• Dock construction at 143 Rio Vista Drive (1,324 sq ft dock with boat ramp)
• Dock construction at 2374 Highway 98 E (200' dock with boat lift)
• Rezoning of 5 acres at 1 Wildflower Lane from R-3 to R-2

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Commission will vote on several action items, including authorizing a $6 million manual check for the Eastpoint and Two Mile dredge projects, approving a $3.45 million road contract for CR 30A, and awarding a $107,015.60 mobile home replacement bid. The board will also hold public hearings on multiple land use and zoning changes, including a large-scale change for the St. James West PUD. Informational updates will be given on dredge projects, airport activities, and a new interactive zoning map.

• Authorize manual check up to $6,000,000 for Army Corps of Engineers for dredging, with $5M from Gulf Consortium and $1M interim financing
• Approve Notice of Award to Roberts and Roberts, Inc. for CR 30A widening/resurfacing in amount of $3,445,863.82
• Approve bid of $107,015.60 to Ironwood Mobile Homes for mobile home replacement at 354-25th Avenue, Apalachicola (over $86,000 max)
• Public hearings: Land use and zoning changes for 79 Otter Slide, 478 Ave A, 16 N Franklin, and St. James West PUD (79.67 acres)
• Approve task orders for grant writing services not to exceed $7,020 each for dune restoration and stormwater projects

Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to ratify the Chairman's emergency enactment of a countywide fire ban on March 5, 2022, and to consider extending it until March 15, 2022. The board may decide to extend the ban further on March 15 if conditions do not improve.

• Ratify Chairman's action enacting countywide fire ban on March 5, 2022
• Consider extending countywide fire ban until Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Commission will vote on a new code enforcement response plan, including hiring a building inspector, converting a part-time clerk to full-time, transferring zoning supervision to the Building Official, and a $10,000 salary increase. They will also consider several other actions, such as withdrawing a hazard mitigation grant application, approving a contract amendment for RESTORE program consulting, and setting a public hearing for the St. James West development. The agenda includes updates on dredging, airport projects, and a road construction bid opening.

• Code enforcement plan: advertise building inspector, full-time permitting clerk, transfer zoning to Building Official, $10,000 raise, RFQ for Magistrate
• Withdraw Hazard Mitigation Grant for Alligator Point Fire Dept; negotiate sales contract
• Approve RESTORE Act contract amendment with Langton & Associates (time & materials)
• Set public hearing March 15 for St. James West land use change and PUD ordinance
• Sealed bids for CR 30A improvements from Thirteen Mile Road to US 98 (5.291 mi base, 3.496 mi alt)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Commission will consider several action items, including authorizing bids for the $1.3 million FEMA-funded restoration of Island View Park, approving FDOT road grant applications, adopting a new procurement policy that raises the bid threshold to $25,000, and accepting a $57,500 highway beautification grant. They will also hear updates on dredging projects, airport matters, and code enforcement, and decide on a shoreline pier application and a commercial site plan.

• Authorize advertising for construction bids for Island View Park restoration (est. $1,325,471 FEMA project)
• Adopt resolutions for FDOT SCOP/SCRAP road grant applications for CR67, CR30A, and Mill Road
• Approve procurement policy raising formal bid threshold from $10,000 to $25,000
• Accept $57,500 FDOT Highway Beautification Grant for Eastpoint landscaping along Highway 98
• Consider commercial site plan for 100'x80' building at 118 Oyster City Drive, Eastpoint

Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board met on February 8, 2022, to consider three specific applications. Staff recommended approval for a new pier at 55 South Bayshore Drive and a commercial site plan at 118 Oyster City Drive. The board also reviewed a request to reconfigure three lots at 1788 Highway 98 West.

• 55 South Bayshore Drive: Consideration of a single-family pier and terminus; staff recommends approval.
• 118 Oyster City Drive: Commercial site plan review for a 100'x80' building on 2.98 acres; staff recommends approval.
• 1788 Highway 98 W: Request to reconfigure three lots originally deeded prior to 1978.
• New Homes Report: 19 homes built Nov 15–Dec 15, 2021; 12 homes built Dec 16, 2021–Jan 18, 2022.

Board of County Commissioners - Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners holds a workshop to review the final report for the Franklin County Code Enforcement project, presented by Ms. Caroline Smith of ARPC. The agenda includes time for commissioners' questions and public comments on this specific item.

• Presentation of the final Franklin County Code Enforcement project report by Ms. Caroline Smith of ARPC

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several fiscal actions, including approving a $108,189 design proposal for Womack Creek culvert repairs and signing contract addendums for FEMA-funded recovery projects. The Board will also approve a $66,195 cost reduction for the CR67 road project and a grant agreement for emergency generators. Additionally, the Library Director seeks approval to close branches for staff development and sign a state aid grant application.

• Approve $108,189 design proposal for Womack Creek Culvert repairs on CR67
• Approve contract addendums for FEMA-funded repairs on Alligator Drive, Eastpoint Fishing Pier, and C30 Washouts
• Approve Change Order #3 reducing CR67 widening/resurfacing contract by $66,195 with C.W. Roberts
• Approve Hazard Mitigation Grant Program agreement for generators at EOC, airports, and hospitals
• Library Director requests permission to close branches on Feb 7 for staff development

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several land use requests, including rezonings in Eastpoint and variance applications on St. George Island. The Board will also decide on the scope revision for the CR 30A resurfacing project, where bids exceeded available grant funds. Additionally, the Board will ratify a grant acceptance and approve an amendment to the University of Florida Extension agreement.

• Rezoning requests for 79 Otter Slide Road, 478 Avenue A, and 16 North Franklin Street in Eastpoint.
• Variance requests for construction setbacks on St. George Island and Alligator Point.
• Critical shoreline applications for piers and docks on St. George Island and Carrabelle.
• Board action to proceed with a $3,500 scope revision for the CR 30A Resurfacing Project.
• Ratification of acceptance for the Eastpoint FDOT Beautification Grant ($57,500).