Gilchrist County public meetings in 2025

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will discuss several land development and construction permit ordinances. The meeting also includes reviews of drainage bids, boat ramp contracts, and a 2026 budget recap.

• ORD 2025-10, ORD 2025-11, and RES 2025-43 regarding Land Development Code amendments
• ORD 2025-12 amending permits for construction within the right of way
• Bids for 80th Street Drainage Improvements
• Contract for Hart Springs Boat Ramp
• Agreement with Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. for chip and seal services

The Board approved a grant application for a sports complex and awarded several infrastructure contracts. They also passed two ordinances regarding construction permits and land development codes, while tabling two other land development amendments.

• Approved grant application for up to $3 million for new sports complex at Ag Complex (5-0)
• Approved $298,980.00 contract with Saltwater Builders for Hart Springs dock project (5-0)
• Approved Wilks Site Prep as low bid for 80th Street Drainage Project at $37,795.31 (5-0)
• Approved adding SW 10th Street and CR 342 to SCRAP and SCOP submittals (5-0)
• Approved posting 35 mph speed limit notice on NW 55th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved agreement to piggyback on Sumter County contract with Asphalt Paving Systems Inc. (5-0)
• Approved telecommunications audit with Spyglass on a contingency basis (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-12 regarding construction permits within right of way (5-0)

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will discuss updates to the Land Development Code. The meeting includes votes on vacating specific lots and approving various grant-funded invoices.

• ORD 2025-10: Land Development Code Amendment
• RES 2025-42: Land Development Code Amendment
• RES 2025-41: Vacating Lots 87 and 88 of Suwannee River Highlands, 3rd Addition
• Payment approvals for Anderson Columbia, ESO, Hoffman Construction, NFPS, and NV5
• Dominion Voting invoice

The Board approved amendments to the Land Development Code to comply with Senate Bills 784 and 954. Commissioners also voted to vacate two lots in Suwannee River Highlands and approved a payment to Dominion Voting. No action was taken regarding a proposed chip and seal project on SW 10th Street.

• Approved Resolution 2025-42 amending Land Development Code (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-10 amending Land Development Code (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-41 vacating lots 87 and 88 of Suwannee River Highlands, 3rd Addition (5-0)
• Approved $18,059.04 payment to Dominion Voting from General Fund (5-0)
• Approved release of lien for Stockman property subject to receipt of surplus funds (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Nominated Commissioner Darrell Smith as Chairman and Commissioner Bill Martin as Vice Chair (All in favor)
• Reached consensus to personally fund sandwiches for generator contractor meeting

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review budget amendments for law enforcement, housing, transportation, EMS, and E911 funds. The meeting includes discussions on road department leases and quotes, as well as grant agreements for emergency management and fire rescue.

• Budget amendments for Sheriff body cameras (Res 2025-35) and Flock cameras (Res 2025-36)
• Caterpillar Lease Agreement and Chip & Seal quote for the Road Department
• Ginnie Springs Agreement
• Budget amendments for SHIP, Transportation, EMS, and E911 funds
• Grant agreements for Emergency Management (EMPG) and Fire Rescue

The Board approved a $492,734.96 chip and seal proposal for five roads and a lease for a Caterpillar CTL. Several budget amendments were passed to increase funding for law enforcement, housing, transportation, EMS, and E911. An agreement with Ginnie Springs Outdoors was also approved to set new operational parameters.

• Approved chip and seal proposal for five roads at $492,734.96 (4-0)
• Approved 5-year lease for 2025 Cat 265 CTL at $24,666.96 (4-0)
• Approved EMPG grant G0581 for $48,564.47 (4-0)
• Approved grant FM1052 ($34,575.00) and equipment purchase from NAFECO ($47,500.00)
• Approved agreement with Ginnie Springs Outdoors for new operational parameters (3-0)
• Approved budget increases for State ($10,000) and Federal ($2,500) Law Enforcement Trust Funds
• Approved Resolution 2025-37 increasing SHIP budget by $5,000 (4-0)
• Approved budget increases for Transportation ($545,000), EMS ($894,000), and E911 ($50,000)

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will discuss several infrastructure projects and interlocal agreements. The meeting includes reviews of a boat ramp project in Hart Springs and a road agreement for NE 30th Street.

• NFPS Task Work Order for Hart Springs Boat Ramp and Dock
• Amendment to NE 30th Street Agreement
• Behavioral Health Transportation Plan 2026
• EMPG Grant agreement
• Interlocal Agreement to reduce quorum for Careersource North Central Florida Council from 6 to 4 Commissioners

The Board approved several infrastructure and grant agreements, including a funding increase for NE 30th Street and a task order for the Hart Springs Boat Ramp. Commissioners also approved recommendations for ordinances to comply with two Senate Bills and renewed a behavioral health transportation plan.

• Approved amended agreement # G3H59 for NE 30th Street increasing amount to $2,345,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved EMPG Grant Agreement # G0581 for $47,888.00 (5-0)
• Approved $9,250.00 task order for Hart Springs Boat Ramp and Dock (5-0)
• Approved Gilchrist County Behavioral Health Transportation Plan 2026-2029 (5-0)
• Approved recommendations for Ordinance changes to comply with Senate Bill 784 (All in favor)
• Approved recommendations for Ordinance changes to comply with Senate Bill 954 (All in favor)
• Approved reducing quorum for Careersource North Central Florida Council from 6 to 4 Commissioners (5-0)
• Approved proclamation declaring November 2025 as National Adoption Month (5-0)

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a building permit exemption ordinance and review funding for community paramedic services. The meeting includes reviews of road project bids and equipment quotes for the road department.

• Ordinance 2025-09 regarding Building Permit Exemption
• Community Paramedic CORE funding in the amount of $236,261.00
• Bid results for Hart Springs Boat Ramp Dock Improvements and CR 339
• Quotes for a wheel loader and compact track loader for the Road Department
• State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement for Three Rivers Regional Library System

The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including the repaving of CR 339 and dock improvements at Hart Springs. They also authorized new emergency medical equipment and a new position classification for Mechanic III. A building permit exemption ordinance was passed.

• Approved $1,166,506.50 contract with Anderson Columbia for CR 339 repaving (5-0)
• Approved $298,980.00 bid from Saltwater Builders for Hart Springs Boat Ramp Dock improvements (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-09 providing building permit exemptions (5-0)
• Approved $4,221,652.00 grant agreement with Florida Department of Environmental Protection for solid waste (5-0)
• Approved purchase of defibrillator equipment for $17,696.00 and cardiac monitor for $56,296.00 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 for $38,799.00 (5-0)
• Approved new position control classification for Mechanic III at $25.00/hr (5-0)
• Approved 5-year leases for CAT wheel loader ($31,762.58/yr) and compact track loader ($24,666.96/yr)

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on the final budget and millage rates for the county and MSTU. The meeting includes discussions on road construction projects and a land transfer to the school board.

• Resolution 2025-29, 2025-30, 2025-31, and 2025-32 regarding final budget and millage rates
• Resolution 2025-33 for construction of NE 30th Street from SR 47 to NE 58th Terrace
• Resolution 2025-34 for CR 138 from US 129 to SR 47
• Quit Claim Deed for property around the Bell School to the Gilchrist County School Board
• Review of Gilchrist Ice/Food Truck Project (SMD 2025-01; SUP 2025-03; SP 2025-03)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a final budget of $63,508,471.00 and set the general millage rate at 8.5 mills. The board also authorized several road construction projects and approved zoning applications for a food truck project.

• Approved final budget of $63,508,471.00 (4-0)
• Set general millage rate at 8.5 mills (4-0)
• Set MSTU millage rate at 0.9026 and budget at $3,260,414.00 (4-0)
• Approved $2,345,000.00 SCOP agreement for NE 30th Street construction (4-0)
• Approved $25,201.52 supplemental agreement for CR 138 resurfacing (4-0)
• Approved zoning applications SMD 2025-01, SUP 2025-03, and SP 2025-03 for Gilchrist Ice/Food Truck Project (All in favor)
• Approved $88,388.00 Department of Health Core Contract for FY 2025-2026 (4-0)
• Approved quit claim deed for property bordering Bell Schools to the school district (4-0)

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider the tentative budget and millage rates for the county and MSTU. The meeting includes discussions on land donation, a transportation equipment loan, and a special use permit.

• Tentative Budget and Millage Rate resolutions (2025-21 through 2025-24)
• Resolution 2025-27: Loan from Capital City Bank for 2025 Transportation Equipment
• SUP/SP 2025-02: Special use permit for Santa Fe Local Supply and Storage
• Ordinance 2025-09
• Donation of land to the School Board

The Board approved a tentative budget of $63,508,471.00 and set a tentative millage rate of 8.5 mills. Other key actions included approving a $1.04M fire truck purchase and a $400,000 loan for transportation equipment.

• Approved tentative budget of $63,508,471.00 (5-0)
• Set tentative millage rate at 8.5 mills (5-0)
• Approved purchase of fire apparatus for $1,043,585.00 (5-0)
• Approved $400,000 loan from Capital City Bank for transportation equipment (5-0)
• Approved donation of parcel 31-08-15-0000-0009-0000 to Gilchrist County School Board (All in favor)
• Approved participation agreement for opioid lawsuit (4-1)
• Ratified LESA grant for state appropriations of $601,256.00 (5-0)
• Continued Santa Fe Local Supply and Storage request for 60 days (5-0)

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will discuss land development and building ordinances. The meeting includes reviews of construction invoices, a gas pipeline permit, and tax roll errors.

• ORD 2025-08: Land Development Code Amendment (LDC 2025-02)
• ORD 2025-XX: Ordinance regarding Accessory Buildings
• RES 2025-20: Request for FDEP and SRWMD permit fee reduction
• Right of Way Use Permit for CR 232 Gas Pipeline
• Payment approvals for Gray Construction and Hoffman Construction (Grant Funded)

The Board approved funding for an Ag Extension complex and a new ordinance for temporary RV permits. Other actions included approving a bank loan for the Transportation Fund and a right-of-way lease with Quikrete.

• Approved $207,635.00 for Ag Extension complex Option 1 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-08 amending Section 7.25.03 for temporary RV permits (5-0)
• Approved Capital City Bank loan for Transportation Fund at 4.9% fixed rate for 5 years (5-0)
• Approved 20-year right of way lease with Quikrete at $15,923.41 with 1.5% annual increase (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-20 requesting permit fee reduction from Suwannee River Water Management District (5-0)
• Approved 2026 holiday schedule with one floating holiday and removal of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (5-0)
• Accepted 2024 Tax Roll Recapitulation of Errors and Insolvencies (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including TDC waiver for Lars Anderson (5-0)

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the county budget. The session focuses on millage rates for the general fund and Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTU), as well as other department budget discussions.

• Discussion of General and MSTU millage rates
• Departmental budget discussions

The Board reached consensus to use $250,000 from the Fund Balance to cover a portion of Chip and Seal costs and balance the budget. Members also agreed to reduce the ad valorem millage rate to 8.5 mills and go to rollback for the MSTU rate.

• Consensus to utilize $250,000.00 from Fund Balance to balance the budget and pay for Chip and Seal costs
• Consensus to reduce ad valorem millage rate to 8.5 mills
• Consensus to go to rollback for the MSTU rate

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss budget items for various county departments and topics. The meeting includes discussions on millage rates for the general fund and Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTU).

• Discussion of millage (General & MSTU)
• Budget review for Fire Services and Ambulance/Rescue Services
• Review of Fire and Solid Waste Special Assessments
• Budget discussion for Capital Improvement
• Budget review for Supervisor of Elections, Library, and Veterans Services

The Board of County Commissioners reviewed department budget presentations and discussed property values and fund balance. The Board decided to grant half of the Sheriff's requested increase and requested budget cuts from the Supervisor of Elections.

• Decided to provide half of the requested budget increase for the Sheriff
• Requested Supervisor of Elections to identify cuts to decrease her budget request
• Directed Clerk to calculate General Millage at 8.5
• Directed Clerk to calculate MSTU at the rollback rate

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners will 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 Sheriff, Property Appraiser, and Tax Collector
• Budget discussions for Road Department and Community Development
• Review of Opioid Mitigation Funds
• Budget discussions for Solid Waste, Code Enforcement, and Animal Control
• Budget discussions for Library, Hart Springs, and Ag Extension

The Board reviewed and discussed proposed budget presentations from various departments, constitutional officers, and department heads. No substantive decisions were made; all recommendations will be considered during the budgeting process for future workshops.

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss Land Development Code amendments and the appointment of authority to process final plats. The meeting includes reviews of debris management contracts and a potential settlement regarding opioid litigation.

• Land Development Code Amendment (RES 2025-18 and ORD 2025-08)
• Debris Management Services contracts with Southern Disaster Recovery, LLC and Ceres Environmental Services, Inc
• Proposed participation in Purdue bankruptcy plan and settlement with the Sackler family
• Resolution RES 2025-19 regarding administrative authority for final plats and replats
• Request to go to bid for Road Department Loan

The Board approved several debris management contracts, a new fire inspector, and a bid for a $400,000 road department loan. They also passed a resolution and the first reading of an ordinance regarding temporary RV use permits. Additionally, the Board confirmed a new 911 Coordinator and approved the transfer of an RV to the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved $400,000 loan bid for Road Department for 5 years at fixed rate (5-0)
• Approved RES PZ/LPA LDC 2025-18 amending Temporary RV Use Permit (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ORD 2025-08 amending Temporary RV Use Permit (5-0)
• Approved RES 2025-19 designating County Administrator as authority for final plats and replats (5-0)
• Approved hiring Ben Buckner as Life Safety Fire Inspector at $100/hr as needed (5-0)
• Approved debris management contracts with Southern Disaster Recovery, LLC and Ceres Environmental Services, Inc (5-0)
• Confirmed Lt. Benita Rolling as 911 Coordinator (5-0)
• Approved transfer of one RV to GCSO for deployments (5-0)

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss budget items for various county departments. This is a workshop for discussion rather than a formal decision-making meeting.

• Health Department budget discussion
• Tourist Development budget discussion
• Courthouse Operations budget discussion
• Emergency Management budget discussion
• Detention & Corrections budget discussion

The Board conducted a budget workshop to review the state of the county, the economic outlook, and proposed budget presentations. No substantive decisions were made during this session; recommendations will be considered during the budgeting process.

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several grant-funded projects, equipment purchases, and a proposed ordinance to change penalties for code violations. The meeting also includes a public hearing for the Hillcrest Heights Minor Subdivision and discussions on fire surtax and tax analysis.

• ORD 2025-04: Adjusting penalties for various county code violations
• EMS Grant for Ambulance: $184,500.00
• EMPA Grant: $105,806.00
• SD 2025-01: Public hearing for Hillcrest Heights Minor Subdivision
• Purchase of a motor grader and an emergency management truck

The Board approved funding for law enforcement cameras, an emergency management truck, and an ambulance grant. They also set proposed millage rates for the upcoming budget and approved a wireless tower and a minor subdivision.

• Approved $104,239.54 from various trust funds for GCSO cameras (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Chevy 2500 HD for $62,485.00 (4-0)
• Approved $184,500.00 grant for ambulance purchase (4-0)
• Approved $108,336.00 for mobile oxygen generating system (4-0)
• Approved proposed millage rates: 8.7, MSTU 1.000, Fire $177, Solid Waste $120 (4-0)
• Approved DMI 2025-01 for monopole wireless tower at parcel # 24-08-14-0000-0012-0023 (4-0)
• Approved SD 2025-01 Hillcrest Heights Minor Subdivision into four lots (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-04 adjusting county code violation penalties (4-0)

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners - CANCELED

The meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025, was canceled. The agenda indicates there was no new business for discussion.

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will review several ordinance amendments and land use requests. The meeting includes decisions on noise and animal control, as well as a special use permit for a storage facility.

• SUP 2025-01 and SP 2025-01: Fowler Boat and RV Storage Facility
• ORD 2025-05: Land Development Code Amendment LDC 2025-01
• ORD 2025-06: Amending Noise Control Ordinance
• ORD 2025-07: Amending Animal Control Ordinance
• RES 2025-17: Vacating Lots 34-40 in Suwannee River Highlands, 3rd Addition

The Board of County Commissioners approved a special use permit and site plan for a 122-stall RV and boat storage facility. They also passed ordinances amending noise control fines and animal control requirements. Additional approvals included equipment for the Ag Extension and Hart Springs campground.

• Approved SUP 2025-01 and SP 2025-01 for a 122-stall RV and Boat Storage Facility
• Approved Ordinance 2025-06 amending noise control fines to $300 (1st), $400 (2nd), and $500 (3rd)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-07 amending animal control sec 14-92 to change minimum to three days, excluding Sunday
• Approved Ordinance 2025-05 amending Land Development Code 7.01 Accessory Uses and Structures
• Approved Resolution 2025-17 vacating lots 34-40 of Suwannee River Highlands 3rd Addition (5-0)
• Approved $14,900.47 purchase of ND-60T multi drill for Ag Extension Dept (5-0)
• Approved $14,950.00 purchase of playground equipment for Hart Springs Campground (5-0)
• Approved $16,745.74 task order with North Florida Professional Services for Hart Springs floating dock (5-0)

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will consider a budget amendment and the purchase of property near the solid waste site. The board is also reviewing several high-cost equipment purchases and infrastructure payments.

• Purchase of Squad Truck for $373,725.00
• Final payment to Allstate Construction for $208,371.42
• Final payment to CRA for $78,631.57
• Rural Grant for E911 in the amount of $46,169.20
• Resolution 2025-16 regarding a Budget Amendment

The Board approved several high-cost emergency service purchases, including a new ambulance and squad truck. They also authorized payments for the Jail project and approved a grant for boat ramp improvements. A motion to purchase land near the Solid Waste facility passed 4-1.

• Approved $350,000 offer for property adjacent to Solid Waste (4-1)
• Approved $373,725.00 purchase of a squad truck from Rosenbaum (5-0)
• Approved $280,800.00 purchase of ambulance module from Frazer (5-0)
• Approved $408,644.00 FWC Agreement for Hart Springs Boat Ramp improvements (5-0)
• Approved $208,371.42 final payment to Allstate Construction for Jail project (5-0)
• Approved $78,631.57 final payment to CRA for Jail project engineering (5-0)
• Approved Mental Health Services Agreement with Andrews Healthcare Consulting at $25.50 per employee per quarter (5-0)
• Approved contract for Evan D. George as Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement (5-0)

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several action items. They will consider Resolution 2025-14 supporting the State of Florida's EOG DOGE efforts. Other business includes a property appraisal for NW 20th Avenue related to solid waste, a proposed land gift adjacent to NE 70th Avenue, and a closeout letter on the Duke Solar Case. The board will also receive a budget recap and a presentation from State Attorney Brian Kramer.

• Resolution 2025-14 - Support for State of Florida's EOG DOGE Efforts
• Agenda Change - Solid Waste: NW 20th Avenue Property Appraisal
• Proposed gift of approximately 1 acre adjacent to Gilchrist County Road NE 70th Avenue from Nelson Lande
• Closeout letter from Patrice Boyes on Duke Solar Case
• Budget recap as of May 1, 2025

The Board approved Resolution 2025-14 and the consent agenda, including payment approvals. Members discussed road conditions and the status of a revoked land gift.

• Approved Resolution 2025-14 supporting State of Florida EOG DOGE efforts (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda and payment approvals (5-0)
• Tabled NW 20th Avenue property appraisal to May 19, 2025
• Noted revocation of one-acre land gift from Nelson Lande

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will discuss and possibly approve a Land Development Code amendment (LDC 2025-01) via a resolution and an ordinance. They will also consider accepting a gift of approximately one acre of land from Nelson Lande adjacent to County Road NE 70th Avenue, vacate a utility easement for property owned by Kathy Young (Fun 'N' Sun), and hear a presentation from the Gilchrist County Prevention Coalition. Other items include rescheduling second meetings in June and July, a solid waste property discussion, and routine consent agenda items.

• Discuss and possibly approve Land Development Code amendment (LDC 2025-01) via Resolution 2025-13 and Ordinance 2025-05
• Consider acceptance of approximately 1-acre gift from Nelson Lande adjacent to Gilchrist County Road NE 70th Avenue
• Vote on Resolution 2025-11 to vacate utility easement for property owned by Kathy Young (Fun 'N' Sun)
• Discuss rescheduling second meetings in June and July to avoid conflicts with City of Trenton
• Solid waste property discussion regarding 48 acres (Bell property)

The Board approved amendments to the Land Development Code and authorized the purchase of 48 acres for solid waste and animal control expansion. They also accepted a gifted parcel of land and vacated a utility easement in the Sun 'N' Fun Subdivision.

• Approved contract and appraisal for 48 acres beside Solid Waste facility (5-0)
• Accepted gift of parcel # 11-08-16-0000-0012-0000 from Nelson Lande subject to title search and lawsuit dismissal (5-0)
• Approved County Attorney to draft resolution regarding DOGE (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11 vacating utility easement in Sun 'N' Fun Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. PZ/LPA LDC 2025-13 amending Ordinance 93-01 and Section 7.01 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-05 amending Ordinance 93-01 and Section 7.01 Accessory Uses and Structures (5-0)
• Rescheduled June 16th meeting to June 23rd at 2:00 pm
• Rescheduled July 21st meeting to July 24th at 4:00 pm

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items including minutes and grant-funded payments. Discussion items include a resolution for an agreement with FDOT for road work, a committee recommendation for disaster debris removal services, and a memorandum of understanding with Another Way, Inc. for community paramedic services. The Supervisor of Elections will present proposals for an MSP provider and website services. The Board will also consider transferring county files from one law firm to another.

• Resolution 2025-12 - Agreement with FDOT for road work
• Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services Committee recommendation
• MOU with Another Way, Inc. for community paramedic services
• Elections Office MSP Provider (Netit4u, Inc. sole source letter)
• Transfer of county files from Stearns Weaver Miller to Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak, PLLC

The Board approved several infrastructure payments and administrative contracts, including a website provider for the Supervisor of Elections. They also established a committee for disaster debris removal and approved a community paramedic MOU. The Ag Arena has returned to County management and will remain closed for rentals until procedures are set.

• Approved consent agenda including final payment for Hart Springs Boat Ramp (5-0)
• Approved Revise as website provider for Supervisor of Elections (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Another Way, Inc. for Community Paramedic program at no cost to County (5-0)
• Appointed committee of Ralph Smith, Bobby Crosby, Todd Newton and Bill Martin to review disaster debris removal submittals (5-0)
• Approved $142,197.33 Finlay Invoice 5591 for rock crusher rebuilding (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 for FDOT street lighting agreement to receive $4,807.46 (5-0)
• Approved transfer of county files to law firm Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak, PLLC (All in favor)
• Approved engagement letter to Holtzman Vogel for legal services regarding Dairy and Ginnie Springs SUP (All in favor)

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss a proposed Emergency Fire Rescue Services and Facilities Surtax. The goal is to potentially reduce the existing Fire Assessment and Emergency Services MSTU (Municipal Service Taxing Unit). No other substantive items are on the agenda beyond this one discussion.

• Discussion of Emergency Fire Rescue Services and Facilities Surtax
• Potential reduction of existing Fire Assessment
• Potential reduction of Emergency Services MSTU

The Board held a workshop to discuss a potential reduction of the existing Fire Assessment and Emergency Services MSTU. No final decisions were made during the session.

• Requested surtax discussion be brought back to a regular meeting in 90 days

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 17, 2025, to consider a budget amendment and multiple grant-funded task orders. Items include approval of minutes and payments, engineering services for Tudeen Boat Ramp and Hart Springs RV Park, a disaster recovery task order, and a memorandum of understanding with Hanley Foundation. The board will also receive legal advice on Florida Senate Bill 432 regarding special assessments.

• Resolution 2025-10 Budget Amendment (time certain at 4:15 p.m.)
• NFPS Task Order $19,710 for engineering services at Tudeen Boat Ramp (grant funded)
• NFPS Task Order $45,700 for engineering services at Hart Springs RV Park
• Synergy Task Order $50,000 for disaster recovery services (FEMA reimbursed)
• MOU with Hanley Foundation for community paramedic program

The Board approved a $1,197,630.00 Ag Extension project and a $413,795.00 budget amendment for EOC expansion engineering. Several engineering task orders for boat ramp and RV park improvements were approved. The Board tabled a discussion on upgrading the County and Supervisor of Elections websites.

• Approved Ag Extension project option 3 for $1,197,630.00 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03 and BE 25-003 to amend Capital Improvements budget by $413,795.00 for EOC expansion engineering (5-0)
• Approved $19,710.00 task order with North Florida Professional Services for Tudeen Boat Ramp improvements (5-0)
• Approved $45,700.00 task order with North Florida Professional Services for Hart Springs RV Park engineering (5-0)
• Approved $50,000.00 FEMA-reimbursable task order with Synergy Disaster for recovery services (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Hanley Foundation for Community Paramedic program (5-0)
• Tabled County and Supervisor of Elections website upgrade discussion until April 7th
• Scheduled Fire/EMS Facilities Surtax Workshop for March 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, payments (several grant-reimbursed invoices), property dispositions for seven vehicles, a SHIP payment request, and a paramedic travel request. The regular agenda features presentations on a vulnerability study and the Keys to Home program, discussion of a Hart Springs Park Phase II quote, a proposed MOU with Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center, a Zoll service plan for EMS, and a $413,795 grant-funded task order from North Florida Professional Services for emergency management. Additionally, the board will consider a courtroom roofing repair quote, Resolution 2025-9 authorizing a loan agreement, and a budget recap.

• Consider task order for North Florida Professional Services at $413,795 grant funded
• Hart Springs Park Phase II quote discussion
• Memorandum of Understanding with Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center for community paramedic program
• Zoll service plan contract for EMS equipment
• Resolution 2025-09 authorizing a loan agreement

The Board approved a $1.3 million loan for the Spring Ridge project and authorized over $413,000 for EOC building design services. Other approvals included courthouse roof repairs and playground equipment for Hart Springs. The Board also entered into a no-cost MOU for a community paramedic program.

• Approved Resolution 2025-09 authorizing $1,300,000 for Spring Ridge project (4-0)
• Approved $413,795.00 agreement with North Florida Professional Services for EOC addition (4-0)
• Approved $23,450.00 and $400.00 warranty for Keeler Roofing to repair courthouse roofs (4-0)
• Approved $16,557.00 for Hart Springs playground equipment via FRDAP grant (4-0)
• Approved no-cost MOU with Ayers Health and Rehab for community paramedic program (4-0)
• Approved Zoll Service Plan for 20 monitors at a cost of $3,240.00 (4-0)
• Appointed County Administrator designee to North Central Florida Homeless Continuum of Care (Consensus)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payments, disposition requests, SHIP, and travel requests (4-0)

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, payments, a travel request, and a subordination agreement. Discussion items include a position reclassification, a Hazmat Awareness Week proclamation, a request for SE 41st Way, and the SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP). Commissioner reports and public participation are also scheduled.

• Approval of payments including Locklear & Associates invoice and SDR invoice
• Travel request for Chief Campbell for March 4-5, 2025
• Position reclassification in Community Development
• Request concerning SE 41st Way
• Consideration of SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP)

The Board approved a Local Housing Assistance Plan for FY 2026-2028 and reclassified a vacant Community Development position to a Building Inspector/Permit Clerk. The commission also authorized estimates for a road paving project on SE 41st Way.

• Approved reclassifying vacant Community Development position to Building Inspector/Permit Clerk with salary range $55,000 - $65,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-08 for Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) FY 2026, 2027, and 2028, increasing emergency repairs to $18,000 maximum (5-0)
• Approved obtaining estimates for Special Assessment Paving Project on SE 41st Way (5-0)
• Confirmed Tommy Langford as Board representative for the Suwannee River Economic Council (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for Hazardous Materials Awareness Week, Feb 24 - March 2 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payments, travel request, and SHIP (5-0)
• Reached consensus to move forward with design for new Ag Complex sign

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss permitting rules regarding accessory buildings. The session includes a review of accessory building discussion points and a structures analysis.

• Discussion of permitting rules for accessory buildings

The Board held a workshop to discuss permitting rules for accessory buildings, including lot size and power cap considerations. No formal actions were taken; the Board will schedule an additional workshop to consider changes.

• Tabled changes to accessory building rules pending an additional workshop

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on February 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. to consider several budget amendments, comprehensive plan amendments, and other operational items. The meeting includes public participation periods and a discussion of fines for code violations.

• Resolution 2025-06 and 2025-07 budget amendments for Sheriff positions and Spring Ridge
• Resolution 2025-03, 2025-04 and Ordinances 2025-02, 2025-03 for comprehensive plan amendments
• Proposal discussion for Solid Waste Transfer Station
• AIA contract for Sheriff's Office hardening with Hoffman Construction
• Discussion of fines for code violations (added as agenda change)

The Board approved several budget amendments for road paving and law enforcement staffing. They also authorized a new solid waste facility phase and approved multiple comprehensive plan amendments for land use. Additionally, the Board agreed to align littering fines with Florida State Statutes.

• Approved $1.28M budget increase for Spring Ridge paving project (5-0)
• Approved $361,880 budget increase for Sheriff's Detention and Corrections for five positions (5-0)
• Approved $486,388 contract with Hoffman Construction for Sheriff's Office hardening (5-0)
• Approved $125,000 for Phase I of Solid Waste Facility with Locklear (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03 and Ordinance 2025-02 to change land use from A-2 to Public (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04 and Ordinance 2025-03 to change land use from Industrial to A-2 (5-0)
• Consensus to change littering fines to match Florida State Statutes
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payments, SHIP, and disposition requests (5-0)

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on a Master Services Agreement with Royal Consulting Services for engineering work related to special use permits submitted by North Florida Dairies. Other action items include a resolution to approve a replat of part of Gil Crest Farm, a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office, and quotes for an animal control vehicle and a fire/EMS chassis. Non-action items include a CDBG monitoring report and a second public outreach meeting on the county's flooding vulnerability study.

• Master Services Agreement and Task Order with Royal Consulting Services, Inc. for engineering services related to North Florida Dairies special use permits
• Resolution 2025-02 requesting approval of a replat of a portion of Lots 3 & 4, Gil Crest Farm (time certain 4:30 p.m.)
• Budget amendment request from Sheriff Bobby Schultz
• Quote for a vehicle for Animal Control
• Quote for a chassis for Fire/EMS

The Board approved a $361,879.56 budget increase for additional corrections positions and authorized the purchase of an animal control vehicle and an ambulance chassis. Other actions included approving a replat for Gil Crest Farm and funding for the local Health Department.

• Approved $361,879.56 budget increase for four corrections officers and one transport position (5-0)
• Approved purchase of used 2021 Chevrolet Suburban for Animal Control at $40,000.00 (4-1)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Ram 5500 ambulance chassis for $62,918.00 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-02 to replat portion of Lots 3 & 4 Gil Crest Farm as Hodge Farms (5-0)
• Approved $83,888.00 annual contract for the local Department of Health (5-0)
• Approved contract with Royal Consulting Services for engineering up to $10,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-05 designating the Tax Collector as a budget officer (5-0)
• Scheduled workshop for reviewing permitting accessory buildings for February 3, 2025