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Who’s on the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Municipal budget
Total revenue$28.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$20.9M (FY2023)
Taxes$13.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$911K (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,139 (FY2023)
Recent meetings
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 17:00
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
County to consider SHIP housing plan changes, contracts, and interim pay
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, a resolution on permit fee reductions, and several contracts and grants. They will also discuss the SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan changes, a generator quote, a chipper quote, and pay for the interim county administrator. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Resolution 2026-15: SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) changes
- Resolution 2026-13: FDEP and SRWMD permit fee reduction request
- Locklear Engineering Invoice 544-25-3 (grant funded)
- Wilson Gas customer agreements and generator quote
- LESA Grant AJ009
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (5:00 p.m.)
1.
Prayer / Flag
2.
Agenda Changes
3.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Bills for Previous Month
On file in Clerk's Office
a.
Approval of Minutes
Attachments:
• 08.03.2026 Budget Workshop Minutes (08.03.2026_Budget_Workshop_Min
utes_-_Draft.pdf)
• 08.03.2026 BOCC Minutes (08.03.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf)
• 08.04.2026 Budget Workshop Minutes (08.04.2026_Budget_Workshop_Min
utes_-_Draft.pdf)
• 08.10.2026 Special Meeting Minutes (08.10.2026_Special_Meeting_Minute
s_-_Draft.pdf)
• 08.13.2026 Budget Workshop Minutes (08.13.2026_Budget_Workshop_Min
utes_-_Draft.pdf)
b.
Approval of Payments
c.
4.
Constitutional Officers
No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still
bring items to the meeting.
County Administrator
Attachments:
• Locklear Engineering Invoice 544-25-3 - Grant Funded (Locklear_Engineer
ing_Invoice_544-25-3_-_Grant_Funded.pdf)
Public Participation
The Board welcomes you and thanks you for your time and concerns. If you wish to address the
Board, this is the time set on the agenda for yo …
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 09:00
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop
Budget workshop to discuss fire, ambulance, and road department funding
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget workshop to discuss funding for fire services, ambulance/rescue services, solid waste, the road department, and other departments. No decisions are being made at this workshop; it is solely for discussion.
- Discussion of Fire Services budgets for both Fanning Springs and Trenton
- Discussion of Ambulance/Rescue Services funding
- Discussion of Solid Waste department budget
- Discussion of Road Department budget
- General discussion of other department budgets
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✓ Decided: Board sets 2026-27 budget, keeps millage at 8.5
The Board of County Commissioners held a budget workshop and made several adjustments. They agreed to remove $7,000 from Aid to Private, increase Fanning Springs Fire funding to $150,000 (split 50/50 with EMS), add $15,000 for road materials, and add $30,000 for solid waste contracted services. They also confirmed maintaining the millage rate at 8.5, MSTU at .9026, and fire and solid waste fees at $177 and $120 respectively.
- Removed $7,000 from Aid to Private (consensus)
- Approved $10,000 funding to City of Trenton for Fire Services (requested)
- Increased Fanning Springs Fire funding to $150,000, split 50/50 with EMS (consensus)
- Confirmed $15,000 increase for road materials budget
- Increased Solid Waste budget by $30,000 for contracted services
- Maintained millage rate at 8.5, MSTU at .9026, fire fee $177, solid waste fee $120
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Budget Workshop
Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 9:00 am
Rules of Decorum
• All persons should be seated. No person shall stand or sit along walls and may not block doorways.
• Banners, flyers, or other signs are not permitted in the meeting. Distribution of other flyers are not
permitted.
• Demonstrations including cheering, yelling, whistling, clapping, foot stomping or other behavior which
disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meetings are prohibited.
• All person shall observe proper decorum and shall speak in a civil or courteous manner and shall not
yell, scream, or use foul language.
• Speakers shall address the agenda topic; time limits will be adhered to.
• Speakers shall address the Board and not turn to address the audience.
• Adherence to these rules is required for the continued participation in the meeting.
“Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to
participate in the proceeding should contact (352) 463-3170; TDD/TTY
users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service)."
PLEASE BE ADVISED that if a person decides to appeal any decisions made by the Commission with
respect to any matter considered at said hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and
Call to Order (9:00 a.m.)1.
Prayer / Flag2.
Items to be Discussed
The Purpose of this Budget Workshop is to discuss the following
Departments/Topics
Fire Services•
Fire Services (Fanning Springs and Trenton)• …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Budget Workshop
Minutes
Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 9:00 am
Call to Order (9:00 a.m.)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Budget Workshop on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 9:00 am,
in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main
Street, Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit:
District I:
Commissioner Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice
Chairman District III: Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV:
Commissioner Tommy Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas
Others in Attendance:
Todd Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary;
Tammy Moore, Interim County Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Caitlin
Bourassa, County Administrator's Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance
Director; Sheriff Bobby Schultz, GCSO; Captain Todd Holley, GCSO; Sergeant Steven
Cruze, GCSO; Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Krystal Holley, GCSO; Lisa Darus,
Supervisor of Elections; Michael McElroy, Tax Collector; Chief James Campbell, GCFR;
Bobby Rush, Solid Waste; Rodney Tomlinson, Road Dept; Ralph Smith, GCEM;
Brittany Mills; Trip Lancaster; Kat DeJesus; Sherlene Michaelis; Chief Wallace Taylor,
FSFR; Captain Pitman, FSFR; Matthew Harrell.
Chairman Darrell Smith called the
meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
1.
Prayer / Flag
Minutes:
The Prayer was led by Commi …
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 16:00
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting
Board to discuss hiring process for new county administrator
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the county administrator position, including the interim appointment, job description, and advertisement for the role. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
- Discussion of interim county administrator
- Review of job description for county administrator
- Consideration of advertisement for the position
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✓ Decided: Board appoints Tammy Moore as Interim County Administrator
The Board unanimously approved appointing Tammy Moore as Interim County Administrator. The job description for the permanent position will be finalized at the August 17th meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Tammy Moore as Interim County Administrator (unanimous)
- Finalized job description for County Administrator deferred to August 17th meeting
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Special Meeting
Monday, August 10, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Rules of Decorum
• All persons should be seated. No person shall stand or sit along walls and may not block doorways.
• Banners, flyers, or other signs are not permitted in the meeting. Distribution of other flyers are not
permitted.
• Demonstrations including cheering, yelling, whistling, clapping, foot stomping or other behavior which
disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meetings are prohibited.
• All person shall observe proper decorum and shall speak in a civil or courteous manner and shall not
yell, scream, or use foul language.
• Speakers shall address the agenda topic; time limits will be adhered to.
• Speakers shall address the Board and not turn to address the audience.
• Adherence to these rules is required for the continued participation in the meeting.
“Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to
participate in the proceeding should contact (352) 463-3170; TDD/TTY
users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service)."
PLEASE BE ADVISED that if a person decides to appeal any decisions made by the Commission with
respect to any matter considered at said hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and
that for such purpose, that person may need to insure that a verbatim record is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GILCHRIS …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Special Meeting
Minutes
Monday, August 10, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Special Meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in
the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street,
Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit:
District I: Commissioner
Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III:
Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy
Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas
Others in Attendance:
Todd
Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; David Lang, County Attorney;
Caitlin Bourassa, County Administrator's Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans,
Finance Director; Sheriff Bobby Schultz, GCSO; Lieutenant Benita Rolling, GCSO;
Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Krystal Holley, GCSO; Chief James Campbell, GCFR;
Ralph Smith, GCEM; Bryan Freeman, IT; Tammy Moore, HR; Rodney Tomlinson, Road
Dept; Greg Turner, Otter Springs; Bobby Rush, Solid Waste; Jessica Cooper,
Extension; Donna Lee; Tommy Darus; Tammy Hale; Daniel Fussell; Holli Moore;
Matthew Harrell; Brittany Mills; Jackie Barron; Pat Watson; Adam Elliott; Trevor Noyes;
Penny Anderson.
Chairman Darrell Smith called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
1.
Prayer / Flag
Minutes:
The Prayer was led by Clerk Todd Newto …
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 09:00
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners to hold budget workshop
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss budget items for various departments and topics. This workshop is intended for discussion rather than final decision-making.
- Suwannee Valley League (Gilchrist League) budget
- Property Appraiser budget
- Fire Services (including Fanning Springs and Trenton)
- Ambulance/Rescue Services and Community Paramedic
- Opioid Mitigation Funds
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✓ Decided: Board discusses fire funding, defers decisions to Aug. 13 workshop
The Board held a budget workshop to discuss several departments, including fire, EMS, solid waste, and roads. No formal votes were taken, but the Board directed staff to transfer an additional $65,000 to the Road Department and add a chipper at $65,000 to Capital, and to review a possible increase for limerock costs. The Board will continue discussions on fire, EMS, solid waste, and roads at the August 13, 2026 workshop.
- Directed transfer of additional $65,000 to Road Department
- Directed adding chipper at $65,000 to Capital
- Directed review of possible increase for limerock costs
- Continued fire, EMS, solid waste, and road discussions to Aug. 13 workshop
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Budget Workshop
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 9:00 am
Rules of Decorum
• All persons should be seated. No person shall stand or sit along walls and may not block doorways.
• Banners, flyers, or other signs are not permitted in the meeting. Distribution of other flyers are not
permitted.
• Demonstrations including cheering, yelling, whistling, clapping, foot stomping or other behavior which
disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meetings are prohibited.
• All person shall observe proper decorum and shall speak in a civil or courteous manner and shall not
yell, scream, or use foul language.
• Speakers shall address the agenda topic; time limits will be adhered to.
• Speakers shall address the Board and not turn to address the audience.
• Adherence to these rules is required for the continued participation in the meeting.
“Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to
participate in the proceeding should contact (352) 463-3170; TDD/TTY
users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service)."
Call to Order (9:00 a.m.)1.
Prayer / Flag2.
Items to be Discussed
The Purpose of this Budget Workshop is to discuss the following
Departments/Topics
Suwannee Valley League (aka Gilchrist League)•
Property Appraiser•
Fire Services•
Fire Services (Fanning Springs and Trenton)•
Ambulance/Rescue Services•
Community Paramedic•
Opioid Mitigation Funds•
Other Departments & Budget Discussions•
a.
3.
Adjourn4.
PLEASE …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Budget Workshop
Minutes
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 9:00 am
Call to Order (9:00 a.m.)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Budget Workshop on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 9:00 am, in
the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street,
Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit:
District I: Commissioner
Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III:
Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy
Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas
Others in Attendance:
Todd
Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; David Lang, County Attorney;
Caitlin Bourassa, County Administrator's Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans,
Finance Director; Sheriff Bobby Schultz, GCSO; Sergeant Steven Cruze, GCSO;
Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Krystal Holley, GCSO; Damon Leggett, Property
Appraiser; Lisa Darus, Supervisor of Elections; Chief James Campbell, GCFR; Ryan
Clemons, GCFR; Rodney Tomlinson, Road Dept; Chief Wallace Taylor, FSFR; Captain
Pitman, FSFR; Donna Lee; Trip Lancaster; Sherlene Michaelis; Cody NesSmith; Brittany
Mills; Devin Smith; Tammy Hale; Matthew Harrell.
Chairman Darrell Smith called the
meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
1.
Prayer / Flag
Minutes:
The Prayer was led by Clerk Todd Newton and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Comm …
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 15:30
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners to hold budget workshop
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss budget items for several county departments. This is a workshop for discussion rather than a voting session.
- Budget discussions for Meridian
- Budget discussions for Mental Health
- Budget discussions for Sheriff
- Budget discussions for Solid Waste
- Budget discussions for Road Department and Ag Extension
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✓ Decided: Budget workshop reviews department requests; decisions deferred to Aug. 4
The Board of County Commissioners held a budget workshop to discuss department funding requests. No formal votes were taken; items such as solid waste repairs and a road department wood chipper were requested for consideration. All requested items will be revisited at the next meeting on August 4, 2026.
- No formal decisions made; workshop only
- Solid waste requested landfill and push wall repairs
- Road department requested wood chipper for roadside cleanup
- All requested items deferred to August 4, 2026 meeting
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Budget Workshop
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Rules of Decorum
• All persons should be seated. No person shall stand or sit along walls and may not block doorways.
• Banners, flyers, or other signs are not permitted in the meeting. Distribution of other flyers are not
permitted.
• Demonstrations including cheering, yelling, whistling, clapping, foot stomping or other behavior which
disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meetings are prohibited.
• All person shall observe proper decorum and shall speak in a civil or courteous manner and shall not
yell, scream, or use foul language.
• Speakers shall address the agenda topic; time limits will be adhered to.
• Speakers shall address the Board and not turn to address the audience.
• Adherence to these rules is required for the continued participation in the meeting.
“Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to
participate in the proceeding should contact (352) 463-3170; TDD/TTY
users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service)."
PLEASE BE ADVISED that if a person decides to appeal any decisions made by the Commission with
Call to Order (3:30 p.m.)1.
Prayer / Flag2.
Items to be Discussed
The Purpose of this Budget Workshop is to discuss the following
Departments/Topics
Meridian•
Mental Health•
Sheriff•
Solid Waste•
Ag Extension•
Road Department•
Other Departments & Budget Discussions•
a.
3.
Adjourn4.
respect to any matter considered a …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Budget Workshop
Minutes
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Call to Order (3:30 p.m.)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Budget Workshop on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 3:30 pm, in
the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street,
Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit:
District I: Commissioner
Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III:
Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy
Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas
Others in Attendance:
Todd
Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; David Lang, County Attorney;
Richard Romans, Finance Director; Sheriff Bobby Schultz, GCSO; Captain Scotty
Douglas, GCSO; Captain Todd Holley, GCSO; Lieutenant Benita Rolling, GCSO;
Sergeant Steven Cruze, GCSO; Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Krystal Holley, GCSO;
Rebecca Groom, GCSO; Damon Leggett, Property Appraiser; Lisa Darus, Supervisor of
Elections; Michael McElroy, Tax Collector; Rodney Tomlinson, Road Dept; Bobby Rush,
Solid Waste; Jessica Cooper, Ag Extension; Tommy Darus; Tammy Hale; Cherl Holley;
Matthew Harrell; Donna Lee; Laura Cribbs; Tony Gaston; Laurie Gaston; Pat Watson;
Ray Rauscher; Lauren Cohn; Jenniffer Williams; Nina Salmi; Scottie Hodget; Dena
Griffith.
Chairman Darrell Smith called the meeting to order a …
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 16:30
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Board to discuss solid waste property and naming CR 232 as Bennink Highway
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several notable items. They will discuss a proposed speed limit change on Ira Bea's Oasis roads, a rock price increase, and a request from the Town of Bell. A resolution to name a portion of CR 232 as the Donald T. Bennink Memorial Highway will be considered. The board will also hold a time-certain discussion at 6:00 p.m. regarding solid waste property, and consider a budget amendment for a Safe Schools Grant.
- Resolution 2026-14 to name a portion of CR 232 as Donald T. Bennink Memorial Highway
- Time-certain discussion at 6:00 p.m. on solid waste property
- Proposed speed limit change on Ira Bea's Oasis roads
- Budget amendment (Resolution 2026-12) for Florida Safe Schools Grant
- Approval of fire and solid waste rates
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✓ Decided: Board sets millage rates, approves speed limits and Bennink Highway naming
The Board set the general millage at 8.5 and EMS millage at .9026, approved speed limit changes (15 mph in Ira Bea's Oasis with a 3-way stop, 25 mph on chip and seal roads), and approved Resolution 2026-14 naming a portion of CR 232 as Donald T. Bennink Memorial Highway. The County Administrator's resignation was accepted, with Chairman Smith appointed interim. Solid waste property discussion was continued to August 17.
- Set general millage at 8.5 and EMS millage at .9026 (unanimous)
- Approved speed limit change to 15 mph in Ira Bea's Oasis with 3-way stop at NE 2nd Way and NE 127th St (5-0)
- Approved 25 mph speed limit on chip and seal roads (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-14 naming portion of CR 232 as Donald T. Bennink Memorial Highway (5-0)
- Accepted County Administrator's resignation; appointed Chairman Smith as interim (5-0)
- Approved Town of Bell use of fuel depot with monthly reimbursement (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-12 budget amendment for Safe Schools grant, increasing budget by $66,930 (5-0)
- Discontinued consideration of parcel B on CR 232 for solid waste (3-1, Thomas abstained)
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 4:30 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (Immediately following 3:30 p.m. Budget Workshop)1.
Prayer / Flag2.
Agenda Changes3.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Bills for Previous Month
On file in Clerk's Office
a.
Approval of Minutes
Attachments:
• 02.02.2026 Corrected BOCC Minutes - Corrected Item 10d - Medical Exa
miner changed to Medical Director (02.02.2026_Corrected_BOCC_Minute
s_-_Draft.pdf)
• 05.18.2026 Corrected BOCC Minutes - Corrected Item 8b - Parcel numb
er corrected (05.18.2026_Corrected_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf)
• 07.06.2026 BOCC Minutes (07.06.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf)
• 07.13.2026 Budget Workshop Minutes (07.13.2026_Budget_Workshop_Min
utes_-_Draft.pdf)
• 07.14.2026 Budget Workshop Minutes (07.14.2026_Budget_Workshop_Min
utes_-_Draft.pdf)
b.
Approval of Paymentsc.
4.
Constitutional Officers
No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still
bring items to the meeting.
County Administrator
Attachments:
• Anderson Columbia Invoice # 1 - Grant Funded (Anderson_Columbia_Invoi
ce_1_-_Grant_Funded.pdf)
• Locklear Invoice # 429-23-8 - Grant …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Minutes
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 4:30 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (Immediately following 3:30 p.m. Budget Workshop)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, August 3, 2026, at immediately
following 3:30 p.m. Budget Workshop, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida, with the following
members present to-wit:
District I: Commissioner Sharon A. Langford District II:
Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III: Commissioner Darrell Smith,
Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy Langford District V: Commissioner
Kenrick Thomas
Others in Attendance:
Todd Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran
Bryan, BOCC Secretary; David Lang, County Attorney; Caitlin Bourassa, County
Administrator's Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Sheriff
Bobby Schultz, GCSO; Captain Scotty Douglas, GCSO; Sergeant Tracy Sanders,
GCSO; Krystal Holley, GCSO; Lisa Darus, Supervisor of Elections; Bobby Rush, Solid
Waste; Rodney Tomlinson, Road Dept; Jessica Cooper …
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:00
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners to hold budget workshop
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss budget items for various county departments and topics. This is a workshop for discussion rather than a formal decision-making meeting.
- Budget discussions for Hart Springs and Otter Springs
- Budget discussions for Community Development and Animal Services
- Budget discussions for Soil & Water and Medical Examiner
- Budget discussions for Rodeo Arena and Capital Improvements
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✓ Decided: Board directs budget shifts for raises and sets proposed tax rates
The Board directed the removal of $500,000 from chip and seal funds to provide a 2% raise. Commissioners set proposed budget rates at 8.5 for General and .9026 for MSTU. The Board also requested a review of creating a joint Medical Examiner office with other local counties.
- Directed removal of $500,000 from 301 for chip and seal to add a 2% raise
- Set proposed budget rates at 8.5 for General and .9026 for MSTU
- Requested Clerk and County Administrator investigate creating a joint Medical Examiner office with other local counties
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Budget Workshop
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Rules of Decorum
• All persons should be seated. No person shall stand or sit along walls and may not block doorways.
• Banners, flyers, or other signs are not permitted in the meeting. Distribution of other flyers are not
permitted.
• Demonstrations including cheering, yelling, whistling, clapping, foot stomping or other behavior which
disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meetings are prohibited.
• All person shall observe proper decorum and shall speak in a civil or courteous manner and shall not
yell, scream, or use foul language.
• Speakers shall address the agenda topic; time limits will be adhered to.
• Speakers shall address the Board and not turn to address the audience.
• Adherence to these rules is required for the continued participation in the meeting.
“Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to
Call to Order (5:00 p.m.)1.
Prayer / Flag2.
Items to be Discussed
The Purpose of this Budget Workshop is to discuss the following
Departments/Topics
Other Buildings•
Hart Springs•
Otter Springs•
Community Development•
Rodeo Arena•
Soil & Water•
Animal Services•
Medical Examiner•
Capital Improvements•
Other Departments & Budget Discussions•
a.
3.
Adjourn4.
participate in the proceeding should contact (352) 463-3170; TDD/TTY
users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service)."
PLEASE BE ADVISED that if a person decides to appeal a …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Budget Workshop
Minutes
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Call to Order (5:00 p.m.)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Budget Workshop on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 5:00 pm, in
the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street,
Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner
Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III:
Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy
Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas Others in Attendance: Todd
Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County
Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Sheriff
Bobby Schultz, GCSO; Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Krystal Holley, GCSO; Ralph
Smith, GCEM; Ashley Cook Gregory, Soil & Water; Julie Ann Parrish; Cheri Holley;
Matthew Harrell. Chairman Darrell Smith called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
1.
Prayer / Flag
Minutes:
The Prayer was led by Commissioner Bill Martin and the Pledge of Allegiance was led
by Commissioner Kenrick Thomas.
2.
Items to be Discussed
The Purpose of this Budget Workshop is to discuss the following
Departments/Topics
Minutes:
The Board asked for the Clerk and County Administrator to get together and
look at Medical Examiner situation to see if we could get w …
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 09:00
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners to hold 2026 Budget Workshop
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss budget items for various county departments and services. This is a workshop intended for discussion of departmental funding and topics.
- Tax Collector budget discussion
- Supervisor of Elections budget discussion
- Health Department budget discussion
- Detention & Corrections budget discussion
- Library and Veteran's Services budget discussions
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✓ Decided: Board discusses proposed budget and employee raises
The Board of County Commissioners held a budget workshop to review department presentations and an economic outlook. The Board requested to see raise options starting at 1%, 2%, and $1. No final budget was approved during this session.
- Requested budget options for raises starting at 1%, 2%, and $1
- Directed that all vacancies be brought to the Board until November to allow for hiring of inmate supervisor
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Budget Workshop
Monday, July 13, 2026 at 9:00 am
Rules of Decorum
• All persons should be seated. No person shall stand or sit along walls and may not block doorways.
• Banners, flyers, or other signs are not permitted in the meeting. Distribution of other flyers are not
permitted.
• Demonstrations including cheering, yelling, whistling, clapping, foot stomping or other behavior which
disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meetings are prohibited.
• All person shall observe proper decorum and shall speak in a civil or courteous manner and shall not
yell, scream, or use foul language.
• Speakers shall address the agenda topic; time limits will be adhered to.
Call to Order (9:00 a.m.)1.
Prayer / Flag2.
Items to be Discussed
The Purpose of this Budget Workshop is to discuss the following
Departments/Topics
Tax Collector•
Supervisor of Elections•
Health Department•
Bell's Community Mission•
Tourist Development•
Emergency Management•
General•
Detention & Corrections•
Courthouse Operations•
Library•
Veteran's Services•
Code Enforcement•
Aid to Private Organizations•
Clerk of Court•
Other Departments & Budget Discussions•
a.
3.
Adjourn4.
• Speakers shall address the Board and not turn to address the audience.
• Adherence to these rules is required for the continued participation in the meeting.
“Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to
participate in the proceeding should contact (35 …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Budget Workshop
Minutes
Monday, July 13, 2026 at 9:00 am
Call to Order (9:00 a.m.)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Budget Workshop on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 9:00 am, in
the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street,
Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner
Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III:
Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy
Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas Others in Attendance: Todd
Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County
Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Caitlin Bourassa, County Administrator's
Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Sheriff Bobby Schultz,
GCSO; Lieutenant Benita Rolling, GCSO; Sergeant Steven Cruze, GCSO; Sergeant
Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Krystal Holley, GCSO; Lisa Darus, Supervisor of Elections;
Michael McElroy, Tax Collector; Donna Creamer, TDC; Jennifer Joyner, Code
Enforcement; Ralph Smith, GCEM; Steve Hutson, Veteran's Services; Natalie
McKellips; Dorothy Ring; Margaret Hilliard; Caroline Popke; Matthew Harrell.
Chairman Darrell Smith called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m.
1.
Prayer / Flag
Minutes:
The Prayer was led by Commissioner Tommy Langford and the Pledge of Allegiance
was …
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 16:00
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Gilchrist County Board to set budget hearing dates and review audit reports
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2026 budget recap and set dates for tentative and final budget hearings. The meeting includes an audit presentation by James Moore and a review of the OPPAGA audit report regarding the discretionary sales surtax.
- Request for Donald T. Bennick Memorial Highway designation
- Property discussion for Parcel # 07-09-15-0000-0001-0000
- Change order for NE 30th Street (Dixie Grade)
- OPPAGA Final Report on Gilchrist County Disc. Sales Surtax Perf. Audit
- Proposed budget hearing dates for September 10 and September 21, 2026
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✓ Decided: Board approves road extension and directs data center moratorium draft
The Board approved a $446,725.27 road extension for NE 30th Street and an honorary highway designation. Commissioners also directed the County Attorney to draft a moratorium on data centers and scheduled budget hearings for September.
- Approved Change Order #1 to extend NE 30th Street by .55 miles for $446,725.27 (4-0)
- Approved honorary designation of CR 232 from US Hwy 129 to SW 22nd Court as Donald T. Bennick Memorial Highway (4-0)
- Directed County Attorney to draft a moratorium on data centers (4-0)
- Appointed Chairman Darrell Smith as Canvassing Board member and Commissioner Sharon A. Langford as alternate for Primaries (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda, including final payment for North Florida Professional Services for CR 138 (4-0)
- Scheduled tentative budget hearing for September 10, 2026, at 5:30pm
- Scheduled final budget hearing for September 21, 2026, at 5:30pm
- Reached consensus to move meeting start time to 5:00pm starting August 3, 2026
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Monday, July 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1.
Prayer / Flag2.
Agenda Changes3.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Bills for Previous Month
On file in Clerk's Office
a.
Approval of Minutes
Attachments:
• 06.15.2026 BOCC Minutes (06.15.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf)
b.
Approval of Payments
Attachments:
• NFPS Invoice 20382 - Grant Funded (NFPS_Invoice_20382_-_Grant_Funde
d.pdf)
• NFPS Invoice 20383 - Grant Funded (NFPS_Invoice_20383_-_Grant_Funde
d.pdf)
• Saltwater Builders Invoice INV-001469 - Grant Funded (Saltwater_Builder
s_Invoice_INV-001469_-_Grant_Funded.pdf)
c.
SHIPd.
4.
Constitutional Officers
No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still
bring items to the meeting.
County Administrator
Attachments:
• SHIP Reimbursement - A. Gamble (SHIP_Reimbursement_-_A._Gamble.pd
f)
Travel Requests
Attachments:
• Travel Request - Administration 07.13.26 (Travel_Request_-_Administratio
n_07.13.26.pdf)
• Travel Request - Fire Rescue 07.06.26 (Travel_Request_-_Fire_Rescue_0
7.06.26.pdf)
e.
Public Participation
The Board welcomes you and thanks you for y …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Minutes
Monday, July 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in the
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street,
Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner
Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III:
Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy
Langford - absent District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas Others in
Attendance: Todd Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby
Crosby, County Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Caitlin Bourassa, County
Administrator's Administrative Assistant; Tonya Howell, Assistant Finance Director;
Sheriff Bobby Schultz, GCSO; Lieutenant Benita Rolling; Sergeant Tracy Sanders,
GCSO; Lisa Darus, Supervisor of Elections; Jeff M. Hardison; Robbie Jenkins; Jeff
Jenkins; Vanessa Jenkins; Cindy Manion; Bruce Swartley; Guy Jenkins; Trevor Noyes;
Tommy …
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 16:00
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Board to consider portable generator grant and medical director agreement
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will discuss emergency management grants and insurance rate increases. The board is also tasked with appointing members to the Value Adjustment Board and the Canvassing Board.
- Grant for portable generators and a waiver for grant match
- Medical Director Agreement for Fire/EMS
- Appointment of two board members and one citizen member to the Value Adjustment Board
- Appointment of a member to the County Canvassing Board
- Discussion on PRM and Property and Casualty insurance rate increases
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✓ Decided: Board approves emergency equipment grants and new medical director agreement
The Board approved grants for portable generators and a side-by-side vehicle for Emergency Management. They also contracted a new medical director for Fire/EMS and authorized a bid process for property and casualty insurance.
- Approved grant #H1351 for two pull-behind generators at $153,350.56 (5-0)
- Approved grant #H1420 for matching funds of $47,923.50 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of side-by-side from St. Johns Power Sports for $17,435.75 (4-1)
- Approved Medical Director agreement with CUKakuna LLC and Chantiel Ulatowski for $50,000.04 annually (5-0)
- Approved proclamation designating October 14th as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance (5-0)
- Appointed Commissioners Tommy Langford and Darrell Smith to the Value Adjustment Board (All in favor)
- Appointed Amy Owens as Citizen Member for the Value Adjustment Board (All in favor)
- Approved sending out RFQ/RFP for Property and Casualty Insurance (5-0)
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1.
Prayer / Flag2.
Agenda Changes3.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Bills for Previous Month
On file in Clerk's Office
a.
Approval of Minutes
Attachments:
• 06.01.2026 BOCC Minutes (06.01.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf)
b.
Approval of Payments
Attachments:
• Gray Construction Invoice # 3 - Grant Funded (Gray_Construction_Invoic
e_3_-_Grant_Funded.pdf)
• OnSyte Performance Invoice OP-2883 (OnSyte_Performance_Invoice_O
P-2883.pdf)
c.
4.
Public Participation
The Board welcomes you and thanks you for your time and concerns. If you wish to address the
Board, this is the time set on the agenda for you to do so. When you are recognized, please step to
the podium, state your name and address then address the Board. Your comments will be limited
to three (3) minutes. The Board may not respond to your comments this evening, rather they may
take your comments and suggestions under advisement and provide direction to the appropriate
5.
Constitutional Officers
No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still
bring …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Minutes
Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in the
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street,
Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner
Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III:
Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy
Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas Others in Attendance: Todd
Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County
Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Caitlin Bourassa, County Administrator's
Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Tonya Howell, Assistant
Finance Director; Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Lisa Darus, Supervisor of Elections;
Ralph Smith, GCEM; Chief James Campbell, GCFR; John Labriola; Trevor Noyes; Jim
Ramos; Elsie Ramos; Megan Stalvey; Stephen Stalvey; Minnie Stalvey; Wayne Sta …
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 16:00
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Board to consider noise ordinance amendment and lot vacating
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss local ordinances and resolutions. The session includes a budget recap and the scheduling of future budget workshops.
- ORD 2026-08: Amending Gilchrist County Noise Ordinance
- RES 2026-07: Vacating Lots 1, 2, and 31, Block D Wannee on the Suwannee Subdivision
- Review of Budget Recap as of 05.27.2026
- Scheduling of budget workshops and the July 20th meeting
noise-ordinancezoningbudgetland-use
✓ Decided: Gilchrist County approves noise ordinance update and lot vacations
The Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the county noise ordinance and a resolution to vacate specific lots in the Wannee on the Suwannee Subdivision. The Board also scheduled three budget workshops for July and August 2026 and cancelled the July 20 meeting.
- Approved Ordinance 2026-08 amending the Gilchrist County Noise Ordinance (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-07 vacating lots 1, 2, and 31, Block D in Wannee on the Suwannee Subdivision (5-0)
- Cancelled the regular meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026
- Scheduled budget workshops for July 13, July 14, and August 3, 2026
- Approved the agenda as presented (5-0)
- Approved the consent agenda as presented (5-0)
- Consensus to post a request for 20 to 30 acres for a Solid Waste Facility online for 2 weeks
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Constitutional Officers
No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still
bring items to the meeting.
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1.
Prayer / Flag2.
Agenda Changes3.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Bills for Previous Month
On file in Clerk's Office
a.
Approval of Minutes
Attachments:
• 05.18.2026 BOCC Minutes (05.18.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf)
b.
4.
Public Participation
The Board welcomes you and thanks you for your time and concerns. If you wish to address the
Board, this is the time set on the agenda for you to do so. When you are recognized, please step to
the podium, state your name and address then address the Board. Your comments will be limited
to three (3) minutes. The Board may not respond to your comments this evening, rather they may
take your comments and suggestions under advisement and provide direction to the appropriate
member of County staff for follow-up. There will also be an opportunity to address the board at the
end of the meeting. Thank you.
5.
County Administrator
Attorney Report
Clerk Report
Time Certa …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Minutes
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in the
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street,
Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner
Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III:
Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy
Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas Others in Attendance: Todd
Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County
Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Bryan Freeman, IT; Richard Romans,
Finance Director; Tonya Howell, Assistant Finance Director; Sheriff Bobby Schultz,
GCSO; Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Jeff M. Hardison; Matthew Harrell; Pat
Watson; Trevor Noyes; Billy Wilson; Tammy Hale; Daniel Fussell; Julie Ann Parrish;
Tyler Hemenway; Elsie Ramos; Allen Travis; Kyle Birman; Jim Ramos. Chairman
Darrell Smith cal …
Mon May 18, 2026 · 16:00
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Commission to review borrow pit application and noise ordinance changes
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a Development of Major Impact for a soil excavation borrow pit and a variance for a single-family residence. The meeting includes votes on a new speed limit for NW 10th Street and amendments to the county noise ordinance.
- ORD 2026-09: Establishing speed limit on NW 10th Street from CR 341 East to CR 313
- ORD 2026-08: Amending Gilchrist County Noise Ordinance
- DMI 2025-02: Application by Pitman Engineering, LLC for a borrow pit to excavate soil
- VAR 2026-02: Variance request by Richard and Dana Leach to reduce setbacks for a new home
- RES 2026-09: Comprehensive Agreement between ROAMR LLC and the Board of County Commissioners
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✓ Decided: Commission approves borrow pit and $205K power pole relocation
The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including a borrow pit and electrical pole relocation for a paving project. They also established credit card limits for park and emergency management staff and granted a residential setback variance.
- Approved $205,708.21 expenditure to CFEC for power pole relocation on NE 30th Street (5-0)
- Approved DMI 2025-02 for a borrow pit on parcel 10-10-16-0000-0007-0010 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-08 setting $8,000 credit limit for Otter Springs Manager and $5,000 for Emergency Management Director (5-0)
- Approved MOU with Florida Dept of Emergency Management for WeatherSTEM stations (5-0)
- Approved Locklear Engineering for CDBG Culvert Project (5-0)
- Approved option to purchase parcel 07-08-16-0000-0003-0000 at $25,000 per acre (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved speed limit change to 25 mph on NW 10th Street from CR 341 east to CR 313 (5-0)
- Granted variance for side and front setbacks at 2060 SW 76th Ct (5-0)
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Constitutional Officers
No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still
bring items to the meeting.
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1.
Prayer / Flag2.
Agenda Changes3.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Bills for Previous Month
On file in Clerk's Office
a.
Approval of Minutes
Attachments:
• 05.04.2026 BOCC Minutes (05.04.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf)
b.
4.
Public Participation
The Board welcomes you and thanks you for your time and concerns. If you wish to address the
Board, this is the time set on the agenda for you to do so. When you are recognized, please step to
the podium, state your name and address then address the Board. Your comments will be limited
to three (3) minutes. The Board may not respond to your comments this evening, rather they may
take your comments and suggestions under advisement and provide direction to the appropriate
member of County staff for follow-up. There will also be an opportunity to address the board at the
end of the meeting. Thank you.
5.
County Administrator
Attorney Report
Clerk Report
Emergency …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Minutes
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in the
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street,
Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner
Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III:
Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy
Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas Others in Attendance: Todd
Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County
Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Caitlin Bourassa, County Administrator's
Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Sergeant Tracy Sanders,
GCSO; Ralph Smith, GCEM; Jeff M. Hardison; Matthew Harrell; Trevor Noyes; John
Locklear; Justin Tabor; Pat Watson; Krystal Holley; Dorothy Ring; Caroline Popko; Junie
Ann Parrish; Elsie Ramos; Jim Ramos; Ryan Reid; Brian Pitman; Hayden Royal.
C …
Mon May 4, 2026 · 16:00
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Board to consider special use permit for retail and RV storage facility
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will review a request for a retail/office and boat/RV storage complex. The meeting also includes a proposed ordinance to change speed limits on several local streets and a resolution regarding local mitigation strategy.
- SUP/SP 2025-02: Proposed ±1,800 sq ft retail/office building, ±1,350 sq ft maintenance building, and 102 boat/RV storage stalls
- ORD 2026-06: Speed limit changes for NW 100 St, NW 101 St, NW 102 Pl, NW 103 Pl, NE 48 Ct, SE 77 Ln, SE 78 Pl, SE 78 St, and SE 79 Ct
- Resolution 2026-06: Local Mitigation Strategy
- CDBG Grant RFQ for Program Administration
- Proclamation recognizing May 2026 as National Foster Care Month
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✓ Decided: Board approves boat and RV storage facility and new speed limits
The Board approved a special use permit for a retail/office and boat/RV storage facility. It also established 25 mph speed limits on nine specific streets and adopted a county-wide local mitigation strategy.
- Approved SUP/SP 2025-02 for boat/RV storage facility and retail/office buildings (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-06 establishing 25 mph speed limits on nine streets (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-06 adopting County-wide Local Mitigation Strategy (5-0)
- Approved Cornerstone Community Partners for CDBG Grant culvert administration
- Approved $8,000 limit credit card for Otter Springs manager (5-0)
- Approved proclamation for National Foster Care Month (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda with EMS travel request and Gray Construction invoice correction (5-0)
- Removed Senior Center name change from consent agenda for future review
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1.
Prayer / Flag2.
Agenda Changes3.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Bills for Previous Month
On file in Clerk's Office
a.
Approval of Minutes
Attachments:
• 04.20.2026 Property Tax Discussion Workshop Minutes (04.20.2026_Prop
erty_Tax_Discussion_Workshop_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf)
• 04.20.2026 BOCC Minutes (04.20.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf)
b.
Approval of Payments
Attachments:
• Locklear Invoice #12 - Grant Funded (Locklear_Invoice_12_-_Grant_Funde
d.pdf)
• North Florida Professional Invoices 20260 - Grant Funded (North_Florid
a_Professional_Invoices_20260_-_Grant_Funded.pdf)
• North Florida Professional Invoices 20273 - Grant Funded (North_Florid
a_Professional_Invoices_20273_-_Grant_Funded.pdf)
c.
4.
Constitutional Officers
No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still
bring items to the meeting.
County Administrator
• Senior Center - **Item Not Approved - Name Change to be Brought Bac
k to the Board at a Later Date** (Senior_Center.pdf)
**Agenda Change** Travel Request
Attachments:
• EMS Request for …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Minutes
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in the
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street,
Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner
Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III:
Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy
Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas Others in Attendance: Todd
Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County
Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Caitlin Bourassa, County Administrator's
Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Tonya Howell, Assistant
Finance Director; Deputy Robert Whitaker, GCSO; Ralph Smith, GCEM; Jeff M.
Hardison; Matthew Harrell; Trevor Noyes; Elsie Ramos; Pat Watson; Justin Tabor;
Tammy Hale; Christopher Gmuer. Chairman Darrell Smith called the meeting to order
at 4:00 p …
Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 15:00
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Workshop
Commissioners to discuss impacts of possible property tax reductions
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to review the effects of potentially reducing property taxes. The discussion will be guided by a presentation on ad valorem tax reduction for 2026.
- Review of PowerPoint on Revenue Workshop on Ad Valorem Tax Reduction 2026
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✓ Decided: Commissioners workshop property tax reduction impacts
The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop to discuss the potential effects of a proposed homestead non-school ad-valorem property tax exemption. No formal decisions were made during this session.
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Workshop
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:00 pm
“Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in the proceeding
should contact (352) 463-3170; TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service)."
PLEASE BE ADVISED that if a person decides to appeal any decisions made by the Commission with
respect to any matter considered at said hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and
that for such purpose, that person may need to insure that a verbatim record is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA DARRELL SMITH, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST: TODD NEWTON, CLERK OF COURT
Contact: Todd Newton (tnewton@gilchrist.fl.us 352-463-3170) | Agenda published on 04/17/2026 at 2:00 PM
Prayer / Flag (3:00 p.m.)1.
Impacts of Possible Reduction of Property Taxes
Attachments:
• PowerPoint (Revenue_Workshop_on_Ad_Valorem_Tax_Reduction_2026.pdf)
2.
Adjourn3.
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Workshop
Minutes
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Prayer / Flag (3:00 p.m.)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Workshop to Discuss Impacts of Possible Reduction of
Property Taxes on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 3:00 pm, in the Board of County
Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida,
with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner Sharon A.
Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III:
Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy
Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas Others in Attendance: Todd
Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County
Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Tonya
Howell, Assistant Finance Director; Sheriff Bobby Schultz, GCSO; Captain Sheryl
Brown, GCSO; Captain Scotty Douglas, GCSO; Captain Todd Holley, GCSO;
Lieutenant Benita Rolling, GCSO; Sergeant Steven Cruze, GCSO; Sergeant Tracy
Sanders, GCSO; Lisa Darus, Supervisor of Elections; Michael McElroy, Tax Collector;
Chief James Campbell, GCFR; Ralph Smith, GCEM; Ashley Cook Gregory, Soil &
Water; Matthew Harrell; Pat Watson; Ron Mills; Georgia Mills; Donna Lee; Rosemary
McDaniel; Tammy Hale; Bryan Freeman; Jeff M. Hardison; Justin Tabor; Trevor Noyes;
Michael Cohen; Hailey Hall; Kyle Young; …
Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 15:01
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Board to consider major subdivision preliminary plat for SD 2025-03
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will review a major subdivision preliminary plat request from REPJHB, Inc. and Gem Property, LLC. The Board will also discuss the 2027 budget and potential amendments to the noise ordinance.
- Review and consideration of Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat SD 2025-03
- Discussion of amendments to the noise ordinance
- SW 10th Street Chip & Seal Agreement
- Speed limit change request for NW 10th Street from CR 313 to CR 341
- Confirmation of Greg Turner as Otter Springs Park Manager
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✓ Decided: Board approves Hagan Estates Phase 2 major subdivision plat
The Board approved a major subdivision preliminary plat for Hagan Estates Phase 2 with added speed limit and road repair requirements. Other actions included confirming a park manager and approving a road chip and seal agreement.
- Approved SD 2025-03 for Hagan Estates Phase 2 major subdivision (5-0)
- Confirmed Greg Turner as Otter Springs Park Manager (5-0)
- Denied ROAMR proposal (3-2)
- Approved SW 10th Street Chip & Seal Agreement with Michael Holbrook (5-0)
- Approved speed limit change to 25 mph on NW 10th Street from CR 313 to CR 341 (5-0)
- Approved moving forward with noise ordinance amendments (5-0)
- Approved top two firms for CDBG project negotiations (5-0)
- Directed departments to prepare a continuation budget for 2027
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:01 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (Immediately Following 3:00 p.m. Workshop)1.
Prayer / Flag2.
Agenda Changes3.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Attachments:
• 04.06.2026 BOCC Minutes (04.06.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf)
a.
Approval of Payments
Attachments:
• Anderson Columbia Invoice # 5 - Grant Funded (Anderson_Columbia_Invoi
ce_5_-_Grant_Funded.pdf)
• Gray Construction Invoice # 11 - Grant Funded (Gray_Construction_Invoic
e_11_-_Grant_Funded.pdf)
• Locklear Invoice 544-25-2 - Grant Funded (Locklear_Invoice_544-25-2_-_G
rant_Funded.pdf)
• North Florida Professional Services Invoice 20194 - Grant Funded (Nort
h_Florida_Professional_Services_Invoice_20194_-_Grant_Funded.pdf)
b.
Approval of Bills for Previous Month
On file in Clerk's Office
c.
TDCd.
4.
Constitutional Officers
No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still
bring items to the meeting.
County Administrator
Attachments:
• Consent Agenda Gilchrist County TDC 4-13-2026 (Consent_Agenda_Gilch
rist_County_TDC_4-13-2026.pdf)
Travel Requests
Attachments:
• Travel Request for Com …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Minutes
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:01 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (Immediately Following 3:00 p.m. Workshop)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Immediately
Following 3:00 p.m. Workshop, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida, with the following members
present to-wit: District I: Commissioner Sharon A. Langford District II:
Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III: Commissioner Darrell Smith,
Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy Langford District V: Commissioner
Kenrick Thomas Others in Attendance: Todd Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran
Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County Administrator; David Lang, County
Attorney; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Tonya Howell, Assistant Finance Director;
Sheriff Bobby Schultz, GCSO; Captain Sheryl Brown, GCSO; Captain Scotty Douglas,
GCSO; Captain Todd Holley, GCSO; Lieutenant Benita Rolling, GCSO; Sergeant Steven
Cruze, GCSO; Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Lisa Darus, Supervi …
Mon Apr 6, 2026 · 16:00
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Gilchrist County Board discusses 2027 budget and broadband infrastructure
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2027 budget and a proposal for emergency communications and broadband infrastructure. The meeting includes reviews of several grant agreements and requests for speed limit changes on three roads.
- ROAMR Proposal for Emergency Communications / Broadband Infrastructure Partnership
- CDBG Grant MS037 for culverts at various locations
- Speed limit change requests for NW 100th Street, NE 48th Court, and SE 78th Place
- FDLE Grant 6N274 (LEAP Grant Agreement)
- Proposed rates for Otter Springs
budgetbroadbandroadsgrantspublic-safety
✓ Decided: Board approves $1.3M culvert grant and multiple neighborhood speed limit reductions
The Board approved a CDBG grant for culvert replacements and several speed limit reductions to 25 mph. Other key actions included approving a law enforcement training grant and a private-public agreement for road chip and seal.
- Approved $1,298,634.00 CDBG grant for culvert replacements (4-0)
- Approved speed limit reduction to 25 mph on NW 100th St, NW 101st St, NW 102nd Pl, and NW 103rd Pl (4-0)
- Approved speed limit reduction to 25 mph on NE 48th Court (4-0)
- Approved speed limit reduction to 25 mph on SE 78th Pl, SE 77th Ln, SE 78th St, and SE 79th Ct (4-0)
- Approved $46,000.00 payment from residents for chip and seal on SW 10th Street (4-0)
- Approved $45,000.00 FDLE Grant 6N274 for law enforcement training (4-0)
- Approved Hope Fest at Otter Springs for no charge (4-0)
- Approved Otter Springs rate changes and adjusted peak season dates (4-0)
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1.
Prayer / Flag2.
Agenda Changes3.
Consent Agenda
Approval to Correct Chairman's Name Under "Call to Order" Section of
Previous Minutes
Meeting Dates: 12.15.2025, 01.15.2026, 02.02.2026, 02.16.2026, 03.02.2026
a.
Approval of Bills for Previous Month
On file in Clerk's Office
b.
Approval of Minutes
Attachments:
• 03.16.2026 BOCC Minutes (03.16.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf)
c.
Approval of Payments
Attachments:
• North Florida Professional Services Invoice 20179 - Grant Funded (Nort
h_Florida_Professional_Services_Invoice_20179_-_Grant_Funded.pdf)
• North Florida Professional Services Invoice 20192 - Grant Funded (Nort
h_Florida_Professional_Services_Invoice_20192_-_Grant_Funded.pdf)
• Paul Stresing Associates, Inc Invoice 4367-26 - Grant Funded (Paul_Stres
ing_Associates_Inc_Invoice_4367-26_-_Grant_Funded.pdf)
d.
4.
Constitutional Officers
No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still
bring items to the meeting.
County Administrator
• Wilks Site Prep Invoice 2026-4982 - Budget Item (Wilks_Sit …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Minutes
Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in the
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street,
Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner
Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III:
Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy
Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas - absent Others in
Attendance: Todd Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby
Crosby, County Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Caitlin Bourassa, County
Administrator's Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Michael
McElroy, Tax Collector; Lisa Darus, Supervisor of Elections; Sergeant Steven Cruze,
GCSO; Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Ralph Smith, GCEM; Jessica Cooper,
Extension; Jeff M. Hardison; Matthew Harrell; Trevor Noyes; Pat Watson; Robert Wells;
Ryan Rei …
Mon Mar 16, 2026 · 16:00
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Board to consider NE 30th Street construction and opioid settlement agreement
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will review infrastructure agreements for NE 30th Street and Hart Springs. The board is also considering an interlocal agreement regarding workforce development and a property tax reduction workshop.
- NE 30th Street Construction Agreement and CEI Task Work Order
- Six Remnant Defendants Opioid Settlement participation agreement
- First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Local Workforce Development Area 26
- SHIP requests for J. McLaughlin and R. Melpignano
- Hart Springs boardwalk change order and invoice
roadsinfrastructuretaxeslegal-settlementsworkforce-developmenthousing
✓ Decided: Board approves $1.7M paving contract for NE 30th Street
The Board approved a construction agreement for paving on NE 30th Street and several grants for a Sheriff's Office safe room. Other actions included approving an opioid settlement and funding for Hart Springs dock work.
- Approved $1,713,750.49 paving construction agreement with Anderson Columbia for NE 30th Street (4-0)
- Approved $169,120.00 Pitman Engineering contract for NE 30th Street CEI Task Work Order (4-0)
- Approved $88,254.40 DEM grant (#H1265) for Sheriff's Office safe room and generator design (4-0)
- Approved $27,579.50 DEM grant (#H1273) to cover match for grant #H1265 (4-0)
- Approved $153,600.00 Saltwater Builders invoice for Hart Springs dock and gangway (4-0)
- Approved $72,000.00 Hart Springs change order for 40 stub pilings (4-0)
- Approved Six Remnant Defendants Opioid Settlement - CL-2022740 (4-0)
- Approved proclamation declaring May 8, 2026 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day (4-0)
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1.
Prayer / Flag2.
Agenda Changes3.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Attachments:
• 03.02.2026 BOCC Minutes (03.02.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf)
a.
Approval of Payments
Attachments:
• Gray Construction Invoice # 10 - Grant Funded (Gray_Construction_Invoic
e_10_-_Grant_Funded.pdf)
b.
SHIP
Attachments:
• SHIP Request J. McLaughlin (SHIP_Request_J._McLaughlin.pdf)
• SHIP Request R. Melpignano (SHIP_Request_R._Melpignano.pdf)
c.
4.
Public Participation
The Board welcomes you and thanks you for your time and concerns. If you wish to address the
Board, this is the time set on the agenda for you to do so. When you are recognized, please step to
5.
Constitutional Officers
No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still
bring items to the meeting.
County Administrator
the podium, state your name and address then address the Board. Your comments will be limited
to three (3) minutes. The Board may not respond to your comments this evening, rather they may
take your comments and suggestions under advis …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Minutes
Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in
the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street,
Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner
Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III:
Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy
Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas - absent Others in
Attendance: Todd Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby
Crosby, County Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Caitlin Bourassa, County
Administrator's Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Tonya
Howell, Assistant Finance Director; Sheriff Bobby Schultz, GCSO; Sergeant Tracy
Sanders, GCSO; Ralph Smith, GCEM; Trevor Noyes; Brandon Stubbs; Jim Pitman;
Dorothy Ring; Caroline Popke; Jeff M. Hardison; Matthew Harrell. Chairman Darrell
Smith calle …
Thu Mar 5, 2026 · 15:30
**CANCELED** Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Workshop
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Workshop canceled
The workshop scheduled for March 5, 2026, was canceled. The agenda had listed a discussion regarding the impacts of a possible reduction of property taxes.
- Discussion on impacts of possible reduction of property taxes (Canceled)
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**CANCELED** Gilchrist County Board of County
Commissioners Workshop
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:30 pm
“Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in the proceeding
should contact (352) 463-3170; TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service)."
PLEASE BE ADVISED that if a person decides to appeal any decisions made by the Commission with
respect to any matter considered at said hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and
that for such purpose, that person may need to insure that a verbatim record is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA DARRELL SMITH, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST: TODD NEWTON, CLERK OF COURT
Contact: Todd Newton (tnewton@gilchrist.fl.us 352-463-3170) | Agenda published on 03/02/2026 at 2:30 PM
Prayer / Flag (3:00 p.m.)1.
Impacts of Possible Reduction of Property Taxes2.
Adjourn3.
Mon Mar 2, 2026 · 16:00
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Board considers establishing Otter Springs Fund
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss various leases, bid results, and emergency management grants. The board is scheduled to consider a resolution to establish the Otter Springs Fund.
- RES 2026-05: Establishing Fund 470 - Otter Springs Fund
- NE 30th bid results
- Lease agreements for Ring Power and Royster
- Otter Springs roof quote
- Emergency Management Grant Agreement H1265 and Match Waiver H1273
budgetinfrastructureemergency-managementleasesparks
✓ Decided: Board approves $1.7M road project and establishes Otter Springs Fund
The Board approved a low bid for the NE 30th Street project and established a new fund for Otter Springs Park. Commissioners also authorized a search for a new solid waste site and approved several equipment and maintenance contracts.
- Accepted $1,713,750.49 low bid from Anderson Columbia for NE 30th Street project (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-05 and BE26-002 to establish Fund 470 for Otter Springs Fund (5-0)
- Approved search for solid waste property, grant extension request, and criteria list (5-0)
- Approved $12,750.00 Keeler Roofing quote for Otter Springs cabins, waiving bid requirements (5-0)
- Approved annual $31,762.58 lease for 2026 wheel loader from Ring Power (5-0)
- Accepted transfer of Royster lease with Nextower Development Group II, LLC (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Removed Emergency Management items 8a and 8b from agenda (5-0)
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1.
Prayer / Flag2.
Agenda Changes3.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Attachments:
• 02.02.2026 BOCC Minutes - Draft (02.02.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf)
• 02.16.2026 BOCC Minutes - Draft (02.16.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf)
a.
4.
Public Participation
The Board welcomes you and thanks you for your time and concerns. If you wish to address the
Board, this is the time set on the agenda for you to do so. When you are recognized, please step to
the podium, state your name and address then address the Board. Your comments will be limited
to three (3) minutes. The Board may not respond to your comments this evening, rather they may
take your comments and suggestions under advisement and provide direction to the appropriate
member of County staff for follow-up. There will also be an opportunity to address the board at the
end of the meeting. Thank you.
Attachments:
• Heaton Fundraiser Flyer - provided at meeting (Heaton_Fundraiser_Flyer_-_provid
ed_at_meeting.pdf)
5.
Constitutional Officers
No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Minutes
Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in the
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street,
Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner
Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III:
Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy
Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas Others in Attendance: Todd
Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County
Administrator (absent); David Lang, County Attorney (absent); Caitlin Bourassa, County
Administrator's Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Sergeant
Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Bobby Rush, Solid Waste; Jeff M. Hardison; Matthew Harrell;
Trevor Noyes; Charlie Simpson; Tammy Hale; Jim Pitman; Brandi NesSmith; Cody
NesSmith; Pat Watson; John Locklear. Chairman Darrell Smith called the meeting to …
Mon Feb 16, 2026 · 16:00
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Gilchrist County considers fire surtax and speed limit change on SE 30th Street
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss fire rescue grants and a lease termination for Otter Springs. The meeting includes time-certain hearings for a fire surtax ordinance and a speed limit change.
- ORD 2026-05: Speed limit change on SE 30th Street
- ORD 2026-04: Fire Surtax Ordinance
- Grant Agreement FM1230 for $975,000.00
- Grant Agreement FM1229 for $400,000.00
- Otter Springs Termination of Lease Agreement
fire-rescueroadsordinancesgrantspublic-safety
✓ Decided: Board approves fire surtax referendum for November general election
The Board approved a discretionary 0.01 sales tax for Emergency Fire Rescue Services to be placed on the November ballot. Other key actions included approving $1.375M in fire apparatus grants and establishing a 35 mph speed limit on SE 30th Street.
- Approved Ordinance 2026-04 for a .01 fire rescue sales tax referendum (5-0)
- Approved $975,000 Grant Agreement FM1230 for fire apparatus (5-0)
- Approved $400,000 Grant Agreement FM1229 for brush truck (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-05 setting 35 mph speed limit on SE 30th Street (5-0)
- Approved covering up to $2,000 balance for Centennial Monument (5-0)
- Approved termination of Otter Springs lease (5-0)
- Approved Otter Springs revenue and expense budget (5-0)
- Approved non-binding MOU with Paralign Health for community paramedic billing (5-0)
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1.
Prayer / Flag2.
Agenda Changes3.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Payments
Attachments:
• Anderson Columbia Invoice # 4 - Grant Funded (Anderson_Columbia_Invoi
ce_4_-_Grant_Funded.pdf)
• Michael Baker International Inc. Invoice # 1273895-96 (Michael_Baker_Int
ernational_Inc._Invoice_1273895-96.pdf)
• NFPS Invoice 20070 - Grant Funded (NFPS_Invoice_20070_-_Grant_Funde
d.pdf)
a.
SHIP
Attachments:
• Reimbursement Request - B. Brown (SHIP_Reimbursement_Request_fo
r_B._Brown.pdf)
b.
4.
Public Participation
The Board welcomes you and thanks you for your time and concerns. If you wish to address the
Board, this is the time set on the agenda for you to do so. When you are recognized, please step to
the podium, state your name and address then address the Board. Your comments will be limited
5.
Constitutional Officers
No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still
bring items to the meeting.
County Administrator
to three (3) minutes. The Board may not respond to your comments this evening, rather they …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Minutes
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 4:00 pm,
in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main
Street, Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I:
Commissioner Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice
Chairman District III: Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV:
Commissioner Tommy Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas
Others in Attendance: Todd Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary;
Bobby Crosby, County Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Caitlin Bourassa,
County Administrator's Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance Director;
Deputy Brian Langford, GCSO; Ryan Clemons, GCFR; Donna Creamer, Gilchrist
County; Jeff M. Hardison; Matthew Harrell; Julie Thomas; Cindy Jo Ayers; Grady
Inglett; Jennifer Joyner; Trevor Noyes; Tammy Hale; Jackie Barron; Daniel Fussell;
Sherlene Michaelis; Tr …
Mon Feb 2, 2026 · 16:00
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Gilchrist County Board to review emergency shelter agreement and EMS certification
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss various county infrastructure and service updates. Key items include an interlocal agreement for emergency shelters and a certificate of public convenience and necessity for EMS.
- Interlocal Agreement between BOCC and School District for Emergency Shelter
- Resolution 2026-04: Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Gilchrist County EMS
- Solid Waste Expansion proposal
- Motor Grader Lease with Ring Investments
- Locklear Engineering invoice for Gilchrist Hart WWTF Compliance Plan
emergency-managementemssolid-wasteroadspublic-works
✓ Decided: Board approves road equipment lease and emergency medical upgrades
The Board approved a lease for four motor graders and several emergency service purchases, including a monitor/defibrillator and a RAM 2500. Other actions included approving a wastewater compliance plan payment and a new campsite site plan for Hart Springs.
- Approved $226,618.13 annual lease for four motor graders (5-0)
- Approved $54,788.65 purchase of monitor/defibrillator via DOH grant (5-0)
- Approved $67,210.16 purchase of 2025 RAM Crew Cab 2500 (4-1)
- Approved $26,332.50 payment to Locklear Engineering for wastewater compliance (5-0)
- Approved $46,080.58 change order for Ag Extension building (5-0)
- Approved Hart Springs campsite site plan and bid process (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2026-04 for Gilchrist County EMS Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (5-0)
- Approved School District Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Shelter (5-0)
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1.
Prayer / Flag2.
Agenda Changes3.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Attachments:
• 01.15.2026 BOCC Minutes (01.15.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf)
a.
Approval of Payments
Attachments:
• Gray Construction Invoice # 9 - Grant Funded (Gray_Construction_Invoic
e_9_-_Grant_Funded.pdf)
• North Florida Professional Services Invoice # 20037 - Grant Funded (Nort
h_Florida_Professional_Services_Invoice_20037_-_Grant_Funded.pdf)
b.
TDC
Attachments:
• TDC Request (TDC_Request.pdf)
c.
4.
Public Participation
The Board welcomes you and thanks you for your time and concerns. If you wish to address the
5.
Constitutional Officers
No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still
bring items to the meeting.
County Administrator
Board, this is the time set on the agenda for you to do so. When you are recognized, please step to
the podium, state your name and address then address the Board. Your comments will be limited
to three (3) minutes. The Board may not respond to your comments this evening, rather they ma …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Minutes
Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in
the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street,
Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner
Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III:
Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy
Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas Others in Attendance: Todd
Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County
Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Caitlin Bourassa, County Administrator's
Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Sergeant Tracy Sanders,
GCSO; Chief James Campbell, GCFR; Ralph Smith, GCEM; Bobby Rush, Solid Waste;
Niki Parris, Hart Springs; Bryan Freeman, IT; Jeff M. Hardison; Matthew Harrell; Scott
Mixon; Pat Watson; Tori Humphries; Chris Anderson; Lisa Baker. Chairman …
Thu Jan 15, 2026 · 16:00
Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Board to consider land use amendment and speed limit change on NW 55th Avenue
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will discuss a land use amendment (RZ 2025-01) and a speed limit change on NW 55th Avenue. The board will also review a budget amendment for a statutory salary increase for the Tax Collector.
- ORD 2026-03: Speed limit change on NW 55th Avenue
- RES 2026-02 and ORD 2026-02: Land Use Amendment RZ 2025-01
- RES 2026-03: Budget amendment for Tax Collector statutory salary increase
- MOU with Zero Hour Life Center for Fire Rescue / Community Paramedicine
- Discussion of Royal Consulting Services, Inc. contract and Florida Commerce grant
zoningroadsbudgetpublic-safetyland-use
✓ Decided: Board approves land use change and new speed limits
The Board approved a land use amendment for Lot Five, Waterford, and established new 35 mph speed limits on NW 55th Avenue and SE 30th Street. Other actions included approving a new Solid Waste staff position and a $18,858.70 electronic message board for Emergency Management.
- Approved Resolution 2026-02 and ORD 2026-02 changing Lot Five, Waterford to Agriculture-2 (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-03 setting 35 mph speed limit on NW 55th Avenue (4-0)
- Approved 35 mph speed limit on SE 30th Street from CR 337 to SE 80th Avenue (4-0)
- Approved additional staff position for Solid Waste (4-0)
- Approved $18,858.70 purchase of electronic message board via grant funds (4-0)
- Approved $6,000 budget increase for Tax Collector salary (4-0)
- Approved up to $15,000 additional funding for Royal Consulting Services, Inc. (4-0)
- Approved sending letter opposing increased sovereign immunity cap limits (4-0)
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1.
Prayer / Flag2.
Agenda Changes3.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Attachments:
• 12.15.2025 BOCC Minutes (12.15.2025_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf)
a.
Approval of Payments
Attachments:
• Gray Construction Invoice # 8 - Grant Funded (Gray_Construction_Invoic
e_8_-_Grant_Funded.pdf)
• North Florida Professional Services Invoice 19995 - Grant Funded (Nort
h_Florida_Professional_Services_Invoice_19995_-_Grant_Funded.pdf)
• Synergy Disaster Recovery Invoice 3066 (Synergy_Disaster_Recovery_Invo
ice_3066.pdf)
b.
Travel Requestc.
4.
Constitutional Officers
No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still
bring items to the meeting.
County Administrator
Attachments:
• Travel Request for Animal Services (Travel_Request_for_Animal_Service
s_.pdf)
Public Participation
The Board welcomes you and thanks you for your time and concerns. If you wish to address the
Board, this is the time set on the agenda for you to do so. When you are recognized, please step to
the podium, state your name and address then …
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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners
Minutes
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm
NOTICE OF MEETING
Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida.
The following is a proposed agenda:
Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)
Minutes:
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, January 15, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in
the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street,
Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner
Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III:
Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy
Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas - absent Others in
Attendance: Todd Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby
Crosby, County Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Caitlin Bourassa, County
Administrator's Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Sheriff
Bobby Schultz, GCSO; Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Ralph Smith, GCEM; Bobby
Rush, Solid Waste; Jeff M. Hardison; Matthew Harrell; Justin Tabor; Trevor Noyes;
Geneva Cornwell; John Greist; Captain Rhan; Pat Watson; Christopher Gmuer; Paul
Sch …
🌐 County-level context (Gilchrist County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities6 (2024)
Business establishments295 (2,222 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,583/mo (49 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy23.0% (low numeracy 36% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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94
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$28.3M
Spending$20.9M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$911K
Debt-to-revenue0.03×
Debt-load index26 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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