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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$28.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$20.9M (FY2023)
Taxes$13.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$911K (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,139 (FY2023)

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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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.

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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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DRAFT 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 …
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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.

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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.

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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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DRAFT 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 …
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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.

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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.

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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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DRAFT 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 …
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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.

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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.

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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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DRAFT 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 …
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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.

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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.

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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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DRAFT 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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 …
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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.

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✓ 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.

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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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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; …
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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.

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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.

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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 …
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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.

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✓ 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.

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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 …
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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.

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✓ 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.

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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 …
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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.

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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.

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✓ 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.

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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 …
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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.

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✓ 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.

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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 …
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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.

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✓ 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.

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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 …
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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.

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✓ 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.

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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 …
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🌐 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

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

$28.3M
Annual budget
$911K
Debt outstanding
94
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

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
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.393
All kids
0.384
Black kids
0.303

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Where it’s happening

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