Hernando County public meetings in 2022
48 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Value Adjustment Board
The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board will hold a Special Magistrate Hearing on December 20, 2022. The meeting focuses on reviewing several petitions regarding commercial real property valuations.
- Petition No. 22-268
- Petition No. 22-269
- Petition No. 22-270
- Petition No. 22-271
- Petition No. 22-272
Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization will review FDOT and Florida Turnpike Enterprise five-year work programs. The board is scheduled to approve Title VI and Limited English Proficiency Plans and adopt the Public Participation Plan. Additionally, the meeting includes several committee appointments.
- FDOT Tentative Five-Year Work Program FY 2024-FY 2028 presentation
- Florida Turnpike Enterprise Tentative Five-Year Work Program FY 2024-FY 2028 presentation
- Approval of MPO Title VI and Limited English Proficiency Plans
- Adoption of the MPO Public Participation Plan (PPP)
- Appointments for BPAC, CAC, and TDLCB committees
The Board adopted updated Title VI, Limited English Proficiency, and Public Participation plans. Members also reappointed several individuals to advisory committees and approved a new appointment to the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board.
- Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
- Reappointed Jim McLean and Dennis Reiland to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (7-0)
- Reappointed Ron Lawson, Beverly Howard, and Karen Esty to the Citizens Advisory Committee (7-0)
- Approved appointment of Kimberly Dibenedetto to the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (7-0)
- Approved MPO Title VI and Limited English Proficiency Plans (7-0)
- Approved MPO Public Participation Plan (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review a request from LDG Development to use American Rescue Plan Act funds for affordable housing. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding collective bargaining with Professional Firefighters Local Union 3760 and several rezoning petitions. Additionally, the board will consider various infrastructure contracts for parks and utilities.
- Request from LDG Development for ARPA funds to support affordable housing
- Contract award to Seggie Custom Builders, LLC, for $117,200.00 for Pioneer Park restroom replacement
- Contract award to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, for $161,710.00 for tennis court lighting at Delta Woods Park
- Ordinance prohibiting smoking in County Parks and Recreation Areas
- Term contract to Core and Main, LP, for $605,206.00 for utility meter boxes
The Board of County Commissioners approved an ordinance prohibiting smoking in county parks and recreation areas. Several rezoning and master plan petitions were decided, including the denial of a C-2 use request and a rezoning request by A & I Land Association, LLC. The Board also awarded multiple utility and infrastructure contracts.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2022-24 prohibiting smoking in County Parks and Recreation Areas (5-0)
- Denied request to reestablish a master plan with C-2 use for N. Hamoui (5-0)
- Denied rezoning petition by A & I Land Association, LLC (4-1)
- Approved rezoning petitions for Keith Marko and Lonestar Properties NC, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved $605,206 term contract to Core and Main, LP for utility meter boxes (5-0)
- Approved $117,200 contract to Seggie Custom Builders, LLC for Pioneer Park restrooms (5-0)
- Approved ARPA funds for affordable housing via LDG Development (5-0)
- Appointed Dennis J. O’Keefe as Building Official (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission will review several land use and rezoning requests. These items include proposals for a community residential home, mini-warehouses, and various property reclassifications.
- Rezoning 40.4 acres from Rural to Residential at Godwit Avenue and Gyrafalcon Avenue
- Special Exception Use Permit for a Community Residential Home at Lincoln Avenue and Hodza Street
- Master Plan Revision for a mini-warehouse on County Line Road
- Rezoning from R-1C to AR-2 on the west side of Shasta Street
- Master Plan Revision for Racetrac Petroleum, Inc. on Broad Street (US Hwy 41)
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended several land use and rezoning requests to the Board of County Commissioners. It approved a special exception for a congregate care home and postponed three petitions to January 9, 2023.
- Recommended Board of County Commissioners approve changing 40.4 acres from Rural to Residential for Oak Development Group, LLC (3-1)
- Approved Special Exception Use Permit for Elevated Youth Services, Inc. congregate care home (4-0)
- Postponed Oak Development Group, LLC rezoning petition to January 9, 2023 (4-0)
- Recommended Board of County Commissioners approve mini-warehouse use for Tri-County Development, Inc. (4-0)
- Recommended Board of County Commissioners approve master plan revision for Oak Hill Land LLC (4-0)
- Postponed Jesus Espinal rezoning petition to January 9, 2023 (4-0)
- Recommended Board of County Commissioners approve Racetrac Petroleum, Inc. rezoning and master plan revision (4-0)
- Postponed Sobel Fund VII, LLC master plan revision to January 9, 2023 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Value Adjustment Board
The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board is scheduled for a Special Magistrate Hearing regarding residential real property valuation petitions. The agenda lists several groups of petition numbers for review.
- Petition No. 22-013
- Petition Nos. 22-146, 22-147, 22-148 and 22-149
- Petition Nos. 22-150, 22-151 and 22-152
- Petition Nos. 22-153, 22-154, 22-155 and 22-156
- Petition Nos. 22-157, 22-158 and 22-159
Value Adjustment Board
The board will conduct a Special Magistrate Hearing regarding several residential real property valuation petitions. The agenda lists multiple groups of petition numbers for review. Specific addresses or dollar amounts are not provided in the document.
- Residential real property valuation petitions Nos. 22-132 through 22-173
Value Adjustment Board
The board will conduct a special magistrate hearing regarding several commercial real property value adjustment petitions. The provided agenda does not include specific addresses or assessed values for these cases.
- Commercial property value petitions 22-266, 22-263, 22-264, and 22-259
- Commercial property value petitions 22-300 through 22-305
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Hernando County Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to adopt the budget for fiscal year 2023 and establish the 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from a December 2021 meeting.
- Resolution adopting the FY 2023 Community Redevelopment Agency budget
- Establishment of the 2023 CRA meeting schedule
- Approval of minutes from the December 14, 2021 meeting
The Community Redevelopment Agency approved the budget for FY 2023. The agency also adopted the 2023 meeting schedule and approved the minutes from December 14, 2021.
- Approved FY 2023 Budget via CRA Resolution No. 2022-01 (5-0)
- Approved 2023 Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Schedule (5-0)
- Approved minutes from December 14, 2021 meeting (5-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will elect its 2023 Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Second Vice Chairman. The meeting includes a report on actions taken during Hurricane Nicole and a review of the half-cent sales tax referendum. Several large procurement contracts for infrastructure and emergency services are also scheduled for consideration.
- $11,300,000 contract for Tax Collector Building construction management services
- $788,398.08 contract for English Sparrow Road and Eskimo Curlew Road resurfacing
- $189,632.10 purchase of Life Pak Defibrillators for Fire and Emergency Services
- Election of 2023 Board Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Second Vice Chairman
- Report regarding actions taken during Hurricane Nicole
The Board elected John Allocco as Chairman, Elizabeth Narverud as Vice Chairman, and Steve Champion as Second Vice Chairman. The commission approved several high-value contracts for the Tax Collector building and road resurfacing, and ratified an emergency declaration for Hurricane Nicole.
- Elected John Allocco as Chairman, Elizabeth Narverud as Vice Chairman, and Steve Champion as Second Vice Chairman
- Ratified Proclamation No. 2022-02 declaring a State of Local Emergency for Hurricane Nicole
- Approved $11.3M contract to Charles Perry Partners, Inc. for Tax Collector building construction management
- Approved $11.3M contract to Straughn Trout Architects for Tax Collector building architectural and engineering services
- Approved $788,398.08 contract to Goodwin Bros. Construction, Inc. for road resurfacing
- Approved $2.6M term contract to Palmdale Oil Company, Inc. and Petroleum Traders Corporation
- Approved Final Plat for Verano Phase I
- Approved Development Agreement with Somerset Land, LLC for Somerset Bay Combined Planned Development Project Phase I
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Value Adjustment Board
The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board will hold a Special Magistrate hearing regarding several residential real property value adjustment petitions. The board will review evidence for these petitions, with some evidence to be heard in absence.
- Petition Nos. 22-174, 22-175, 22-176, 22-177 and 22-178
- Petition Nos. 22-179, 22-180, 22-181, 22-182 and 22-183
- Petition Nos. 22-184, 22-185, 22-186 and 22-187
- Petition Nos. 22-160, 22-161, 22-162, 22-163 and 22-164
- Petition Nos. 22-165 through 22-173
Value Adjustment Board
The Value Adjustment Board will hold a Special Magistrate Hearing regarding ten petitions for commercial real property value adjustments. The provided agenda does not list specific property addresses or dollar amounts.
- Petitions 22-017, 22-018, 22-019, 22-020, and 22-021
- Petitions 22-023, 22-024, 22-025, 22-026, and 22-061
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission will hold public hearings on various land use applications. These include requests for a distillery, event venues, and rezoning for industrial and commercial developments.
- Special Exception Use Permit for a venue south of Cortez Boulevard
- Special Exception Use Permit for a distillery east of Gobbler Run
- Rezoning to Heavy Highway Commercial south of Cortez Boulevard
- Rezoning to Industrial use on the north side of Ayers Road
- Master Plan establishment with single-family and commercial uses on Commercial Way
The Commission approved three special exception use permits for a distillery and event venues. It also recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve several rezoning requests for industrial, commercial, and agricultural uses. Two items were postponed pending further action or studies.
- Approved Special Exception Use Permit for event venue (SE-22-11) with modified conditions (4-0)
- Approved Special Exception Use Permit for distillery (SE-22-12) with unmodified conditions (4-0)
- Approved Special Exception Use Permit for event venue (SE-22-13) with unmodified conditions (4-0)
- Recommended approval for mini-warehouse use (H-22-58) with modified conditions (4-0)
- Recommended approval for rezoning to allow two miniature cows (H-22-67) (4-0)
- Recommended approval for rezoning to Heavy Highway Commercial (H-22-23) with modified conditions (4-0)
- Recommended approval for rezoning to Industrial (H-22-48) with modified conditions (4-0)
- Recommended approval for Master Plan on Commercial Way (H-22-51) with modified conditions (4-0)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider a $1,320,986.00 purchase for mass transit buses and vehicles. The agenda also includes several rezoning petitions and contract awards for utility meter boxes and HR software.
- Purchase of mass transit buses and vehicles ($1,320,986.00)
- Contract for utility meter boxes ($608,182.00)
- Software agreement with NEOGOV ($239,473.00)
- Concrete work at Solid Waste and Recycling Center ($194,487.48)
- Rezoning petitions for HWY 98 N. Project, LLC
The Board of County Commissioners approved several land-use petitions, including rezoning and master plan requests. They also authorized contracts for transit vehicles, human resources software, and concrete work. Budget amendments to true up funds for FY 2022 were adopted.
- Approved $1.32M for mass transit buses and cutaway vehicles (4-0)
- Approved $239,473.00 for NEOGOV HR professional services software (4-0)
- Approved $194,487.48 contract to Goodwin Bros. Construction for concrete work (4-0)
- Approved Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for HWY 98 N. Project, LLC (4-0)
- Approved rezoning for Alexander Pinckney, Harold and Lorna Barker, and Panther I, LLC (4-0)
- Approved master plan petitions for Pace Center for Girls, Inc. and Cabot Citrus OPCO, LLC (4-0)
- Postponed master plan petition for Adam Webster to December 13, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved budget amendments to true up funds through end of FY 2022 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (29 roll-call votes)
Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization is considering service scopes for traffic counts and a vulnerability study with Benesch and Associates. The board will also review the 2023 meeting schedule and appointments for local coordinating boards in Citrus and Hernando counties.
- Scope approval for traffic counts by Benesch and Associates
- Scope approval for a vulnerability and risk assessment study by Benesch and Associates
- Proposed 2023 meeting schedule for the MPO Board and Committees
- Appointments for the Citrus County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board
- Appointments for the Hernando County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board
The MPO Board approved two service scopes for Benesch and Associates regarding traffic counts and a vulnerability and risk assessment study. The board also adopted the 2023 meeting schedule and appointed two representatives to transportation coordinating boards.
- Approved traffic count scope for Benesch and Associates (5-0)
- Approved Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Scope of Services to Benesch and Associates (5-0)
- Approved 2023 meeting schedule (5-0)
- Appointed Debbie Letterman to the Citrus County LCB (5-0)
- Appointed Oliver Cromwell to the Hernando County TDLCB (5-0)
- Approved September 1, 2022, meeting and workshop minutes (5-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use applications. These include rezoning requests, master plan establishments, and a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment. The items involve residential, agricultural, and commercial development across the county.
- Small-scale comprehensive plan amendment for 48.70 acres from Rural to Residential on McKethan Road
- Rezoning at Suncoast Parkway and Centralia Road from Agricultural to Planned Development Project (Rural)
- Establishment of a Master Plan for an educational facility at Landover Boulevard and Chalmer Street
- Rezoning on Algood Road from Agricultural to Planned Development Project (Multifamily)
- Rezoning at Antietam Drive and Richardson Boulevard from Residential to Agricultural/Residential
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a second residence and recommended several rezoning and master plan requests to the Board of County Commissioners. One request for a mini-warehouse master plan was postponed. The commission also recommended a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment to change land use from rural to residential.
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for second residence at Grant St and Star Rd (4-0)
- Recommended rezoning from R-1C to AR at Antietam Dr and Richardson Blvd (4-0)
- Recommended rezoning from R-1C to AR at Glenchester Dr (4-0)
- Recommended rezoning from AG to PDP(RUR) at Suncoast Pkwy and Centralia Rd (4-0)
- Recommended re-establishment of master plan at Outer Banks Dr and US Hwy 19 (4-0)
- Recommended rezoning from AG to PDP(MF) at Algood Rd (4-0)
- Recommended master plan for educational facility at Landover Blvd and Chalmer St (4-0)
- Postponed master plan request for mini-warehouse at Pythia Pl and Linden Dr (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Value Adjustment Board
The Value Adjustment Board will conduct Special Magistrate Hearings for several petitions. These hearings concern the valuation of commercial real property.
- Commercial real property valuation petitions
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several infrastructure and public safety items. This includes approving road resurfacing projects and a large contract for fire equipment and supplies. The meeting also involves confirming the new Public Safety Director/Fire Chief.
- $328,779.44 contract for Lambeth Road and Hope Hill Road resurfacing
- $800,000 Lake County contract for fire equipment, supplies, and services
- Confirmation of Paul Hasenmeier as Public Safety Director/Fire Chief
- $150,000 increase to Petroleum Traders Corporation diesel fuel contract
- Ordinance creating Penn State Road and Scaup Duck Avenue Road paving MSBU
The Board of County Commissioners approved several infrastructure and public safety contracts, including road resurfacing and fire equipment. They also declared four parcels of land as surplus property and created a new municipal service benefit unit for road paving.
- Approved $328,779.44 contract to Goodwin Brothers Construction, Inc. for Lambeth and Hope Hill Road resurfacing
- Approved $800,000.00 use of Lake County contract for fire equipment, supplies and services
- Approved $50,000.00 sole source contract to Ring Power Corporation for Caterpillar repairs
- Approved $150,000 increase for diesel and unleaded fuel from Petroleum Traders Corporation
- Declared county property on Ardmore Road, Campbell Drive, Cedar Ridge Drive, and Frampton Avenue as surplus
- Approved Ordinance No. 2022-22 creating Penn State Road and Scaup Duck Avenue Road Paving Municipal Service Benefit Unit
- Confirmed Paul Hasenmeier as Public Safety Director/Fire Chief
- Directed staff to continue negotiating land swap or lease with SWFWMD for Shoal Line Boulevard Recreation Project
Value Adjustment Board
The Value Adjustment Board is scheduled to conduct special magistrate hearings regarding several residential real property value adjustment petitions. No specific property addresses or dollar amounts are provided in this agenda.
- Petition No. 22-072
- Petition No. 22-094
- Petition No. 22-316
- Petition No. 22-317
- Petition No. 22-295
Value Adjustment Board
The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board will conduct Special Magistrate Hearings for residential real property value adjustments. The meeting includes hearings for 14 specific petitions.
- Residential real property value adjustment petitions 22-202 through 22-215
Value Adjustment Board
The board will conduct Special Magistrate Hearings regarding residential and commercial real property value petitions. The agenda does not provide specific property addresses or valuation amounts.
- Residential Petition No. 22-090
- Commercial Petitions 22-312, 22-313, 22-314, 22-315, and 22-319
- Commercial Petitions 22-099 and 22-100
- Commercial Petitions 22-086, 22-087, and 22-088
Value Adjustment Board
The Value Adjustment Board will conduct Special Magistrate Hearings regarding residential real property values. The agenda includes ten scheduled petitions for review.
- Petition No. 22-030
- Petition No. 22-033
- Petition No. 22-034
- Petition No. 22-036
- Petition No. 22-037
Value Adjustment Board
The board will conduct Special Magistrate Hearings regarding Tangible Personal Property and commercial real property values. These sessions include telephonic hearings and evidence reviews for specific petitions.
- TPP Petition No. 22-085
- TPP Petition No. 22-073
- TPP Petition No. 22-074
- TPP Petition No. 22-091
- Commercial Real Property Petitions No. 22-113 and 22-114
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will review actions taken during Hurricane Ian and consider issuing revenue bonds for various capital projects. The agenda also includes several rezoning petitions and grant agreements for utility infrastructure.
- Issuance of Non-Ad Valorem Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, to finance capital improvements
- $50,000 contract for sod delivery and installation with Quality Sod and Landscape, LLC
- Grant agreements for Elgin Boulevard, Hut Pumping Station, and Northcliffe Boulevard projects
- Multiple Master Plan and Rezoning petitions during quasi-judicial hearings
- Naming rights agreement for the Anderson Snow Park Splash Park
The Board ratified Proclamation No. 2022-01 declaring a state of local emergency due to Hurricane Ian and approved a gift agreement with the Rotary Club of Brooksville for naming rights at Anderson Snow Park Splash Park. Commissioners also authorized $50,000 in non-ad valorem revenue bonds for capital improvements, approved multiple master plan and rezoning petitions, and postponed three master plan petitions to November 8, 2022. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except one rezoning petition that passed 4-1.
- Ratified Hurricane Ian emergency proclamation (5-0)
- Approved gift agreement for Rotary Club naming rights at Anderson Snow Park Splash Park (5-0)
- Authorized issuance of non-ad valorem revenue bonds Series 2022 for capital improvements (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including budget resolutions and various proclamations (5-0)
- Postponed three master plan petitions (Hillpointe, Cabot Citrus, Continental 682 Fund) to November 8, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved master plan petition by 34601 Realty Partners with modified condition (5-0)
- Approved rezoning petition by DemiSar Properties (5-0)
- Approved family hardship relief from subdivision regulations (4-1, Narverud dissenting)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners Budget Hearing
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a rescheduled budget hearing for fiscal year 2022-23. The meeting includes resolutions to set countywide millage rates and various non-ad valorem assessments.
- Resolution setting FY 2022-23 countywide millage rates
- Resolution setting FY 2022-23 municipal service taxing unit millage rates
- Resolution setting FY 2022-23 non-ad valorem assessments and budgets for municipal service benefit units
- Resolution adopting the FY 2022-23 final budget
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY 2022-23 final budget and set countywide millage rates, including a General Fund rate of 6.9912 mills. Five resolutions were approved, covering millage rates, municipal service taxing unit rates, non-ad valorem assessments, and the final budget. The board also accepted public input on the budget before voting.
- Adopted Resolution 2022-169 setting FY 2022-23 countywide millage rates (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-170 setting FY 2022-23 Municipal Service Taxing Unit millage rates (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-171 setting FY 2022-23 non-ad valorem assessments and budgets for Municipal Service Benefit Units (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-172 setting FY 2022-23 non-ad valorem assessment for Local Provider Participation Fund (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-173 adopting FY 2022-23 final budget (5-0)
Value Adjustment Board
The Value Adjustment Board is conducting Special Magistrate Hearings regarding residential real property valuation petitions. The agenda lists specific petition numbers but does not provide property addresses or assessed values.
- Petition No. 22-008
- Petition No. 22-009
- Petition No. 22-010
- Petition No. 22-011
- Petition No. 22-012
Board of County Commissioners Budget Hearing
The Board is conducting a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-23 final budget. The agenda includes setting countywide and municipal service taxing unit millage rates. It also covers non-ad valorem assessments for various units.
- Resolution setting FY 2022-23 Countywide Millage Rates
- Resolution setting FY 2022-23 Municipal Service Taxing Unit Millage Rates
- Resolution adopting the FY 2022-23 Final Budget
- Non-Ad Valorem Assessments and Budgets for Municipal Service Benefit Units
- Non-Ad Valorem Assessment for Local Provider Participation Fund
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to authorize Non-Ad Valorem Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, to finance various capital improvements. The agenda also includes discussions on the five-year Capital Improvement Plan and school district impact fee rates.
- Resolution authorizing Non-Ad Valorem Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, for capital improvements
- Amendment to the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2023 through FY 2027
- T-Hangar lease agreement with Mustang Technology at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport
- Grant agreements with the State Department of Environmental Protection for various force main projects
- Discussion regarding future school district impact fee rates
Board of County Commissioners Budget Hearing
The Board will review the FY 2022-23 tentative budget and tentative millage rates. County Administrator Jeffrey Rogers is scheduled to provide a presentation regarding these figures.
- Presentation regarding FY 2022-23 Tentative Budget and Tentative Millage Rates
The Board of County Commissioners adopted the FY 2022-23 tentative budget as amended, removing the Hunters Lake and Pine Island projects and cutting $658,000 from capital reserves. They also approved tentative millage rates and voted to eliminate funding for the Tampa Bay Regional Transit Authority (TBARTA). A final budget hearing was set for September 27, 2022.
- Adopted tentative FY 2022-23 budget as amended, removing Hunters Lake and Pine Island projects and cutting $658,000 from capital reserves (5-0)
- Eliminated funding for Tampa Bay Regional Transit Authority (TBARTA) (5-0)
- Approved tentative millage rates: General Fund 6.9912, Transportation Trust 0.8091, Health Unit 0.1102, EMS MSTU 0.9100, Stormwater MSTU 0.1139 (5-0)
- Set final budget hearing for September 27, 2022, at 5:01 p.m. and authorized advertising (5-0)
Board of County Commissioners
The meeting includes reviews of several rezoning and master plan petitions for local developments. Commissioners will also address various infrastructure contracts, including fire alarm replacement and fence repairs. Additionally, the Board will consider airport lease assignments and surplus property declarations.
- Contract to Rowland, Inc. for wastewater flow diversion ($447,022.28)
- Contract to Mission Critical Solutions, Inc. for fire alarm replacement ($322,071.00)
- Contract to DEEB Construction and Development Company for fence replacement ($122,294.00)
- Rezoning petition submitted by Pulte Home Company, LLC
- Ordinance creating Holland Spring Industrial Park Street Lighting MSBU
The Board approved multiple consent agenda items and public hearing petitions, including a $447,022.28 contract for the Spring Hill Water Reclamation Facility Wastewater Flow Diversion Project. A rezoning petition by Pulte Home Company was approved 3-2 with modified conditions. The Board also directed staff to bring back an impact fee discussion and allowed a Hernando Beach Marine Group lessee to cure a lease by September 30 or face eviction.
- Approved $447,022.28 contract for Spring Hill Water Reclamation Facility Wastewater Flow Diversion Project (5-0)
- Approved $322,071.00 contract for Government Center Fire Alarm Replacement Project (5-0)
- Approved $122,294.00 contract for Linden and Deer Water Treatment Plant Fence Replacement (5-0)
- Approved rezoning petition by Pulte Home Company with modified conditions (3-2)
- Denied master plan petition by Todd Mooney (5-0)
- Approved rezoning petition by Oronzo Triggoano (5-0)
- Approved ordinance creating Holland Spring Industrial Park Street Lighting Municipal Service Benefit Unit (5-0)
- Directed staff to bring back impact fee discussion as advertised agenda item
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold hearings on several land use changes. These include rezoning requests for residential and commercial properties, as well as master plan revisions. The meeting also includes reviews of conditional plats for two subdivisions.
- Special Exception Use Permit for an Assisted Living Facility at Amero Lane and Diane Street
- Rezoning to Highway Commercial with Outdoor Storage at Cortez Boulevard and Kettering Road
- Rezoning from R-1A to PDP(HC) near Colorado Street
- Master Plan Revision on Trillium Boulevard north of County Line Road
- Rezoning from AG to PDP(CP) at Lockhart Road and Cortez Boulevard
The Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of 10 rezoning, master plan, and special exception requests to the Board of County Commissioners, all with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. One application was withdrawn, one was postponed, and one master plan revision for multifamily units was approved 4-1. No applications were denied.
- Approved special exception for assisted living facility at Amero Lane & Diane St (5-0)
- Recommended approval of rezoning from R-1A to PDP(HC) at Cortez Blvd west of Colorado St (5-0)
- Recommended approval of master plan revision for multifamily at Trillium Blvd north of County Line Rd (4-1)
- Recommended approval of rezoning from R-1A to AR on Budowski Rd west of Citrus Way (5-0)
- Recommended approval of rezoning from AG to AR on Powell Rd at Racers Way (5-0)
- Recommended approval of master plan for single-family at Torchwood Ct terminus (5-0)
- Recommended approval of rezoning from AG to PDP(CP) at Lockhart Rd & Cortez Blvd (5-0)
- Recommended approval of master plan with rezoning to multifamily on Cobb Rd & Fort Dade Ave (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Metropolitan Planning Organization
This workshop includes discussions regarding annual project prioritization, safety initiatives, and funding sources for capital projects. The agenda also features an update on Project Development and Environmental processes.
- Annual Project Prioritization discussion
- Safety Priorities and Initiatives discussion
- Sources of Funding for Capital Projects discussion
- Expediting Construction Projects - State & Federal Funds discussion
- Project Development and Environmental Update
The Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization held a workshop on September 1, 2022, with presentations on funding sources, safety priorities, and project prioritization. The board agreed to update Project Development and Environment studies but took no formal action on any agenda item.
- Agreed to update Project Development and Environment studies (no formal vote taken)
Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Hernando/Citrus MPO will review information regarding the FDOT Strategic Intermodal System 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan. The board will consider approving a scope of services for Kimley-Horn and Associates for the 2050 LRTP. Additionally, the MPO will consider a support letter for Hernando County’s Safe Streets for All grant application.
- Approval of Kimley-Horn and Associates scope of services for 2050 LRTP
- Consideration of support letter for Hernando County’s Safe Streets for All grant application
- Review of FDOT Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan
- Approval of July 7, 2022 meeting minutes
The Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization approved a $110,507 contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates for Scope A of the 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan and authorized staff to issue a Notice to Proceed. The board also authorized the chairman to sign a letter of support for Hernando County's Safe Streets for All grant application. Both actions were adopted unanimously. The meeting included updates on FDOT repaving and a request to study accidents at Highway 41 and Croom Road.
- Approved $110,507 contract with Kimley-Horn for 2050 LRTP Scope A (unanimous)
- Authorized chairman to sign support letter for Hernando County's SSFA grant application (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of July 7, 2022 (unanimous)
Board of County Commissioners
The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider ordinances regarding water and sewer connections and the creation of a septic to sewer conversion district. The agenda also includes reviews of impact fee studies and various county contracts.
- Ordinance creating the Hernando County Septic to Sewer Conversion District
- Purchase order ratification to West Florida Aggates, LLC for $371,000.00
- Contract award to DEEB Construction and Development Company for $71,503.91
- Grant agreements with the State Department of Environmental Protection for septic to sewer projects
- Discussion regarding a potential roundabout at Ayers Road, Hayman Road, and Culbreath Road intersection
The Board of County Commissioners voted 4-1 to adopt updated impact fee rate studies and directed staff to evaluate a 55% increase in impact fees, with Chairman Champion dissenting. The Board also approved multiple ordinances, including a septic-to-sewer conversion district, and awarded contracts for engineering services and a warehouse purchase. Several variance petitions and a settlement offer for a nuisance abatement lien were approved.
- Adopted updated impact fee rate studies (4-1, Champion dissenting)
- Directed staff to evaluate a 55% impact fee increase (4-1, Champion dissenting)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-19 amending water/sewer connection requirements (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-20 creating Septic to Sewer Conversion District A (5-0)
- Approved grant agreements with DEP for septic-to-sewer and sewer connection incentive programs (5-0)
- Approved contract for purchase of warehouse/office building at 15470 Flight Path Drive (4-0, Holcomb away)
- Approved settlement offer of $6,219.48 for nuisance abatement lien (5-0)
- Approved variance for Florida Coast Shrimp LLC with modified setbacks (3-2)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners will review budget amendments for boat ramp upgrades and an airport water reclamation facility expansion. The agenda also includes several rezoning petitions and contract close-outs. Additionally, the Board will consider a mutual aid agreement with Citrus County for fire and rescue services.
- Budget amendment for Bayport Boat Ramp and Hernando Beach Boat Ramp Dock Upgrade projects
- Increase of purchase order to Ring Power Corporation for heavy equipment lease ($94,000.00)
- Purchase of intravenous infusion pumps for Fire and Emergency Services ($61,071.05)
- Interlocal Agreement for Mutual Aid with Citrus County for Fire and Rescue Services
- Rezoning petition for a communication tower overlay district at Temple Beth David Jewish Center, Inc.
The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to deny a rezoning petition from Shutts & Bowen, LLP on behalf of Temple Beth David Jewish Center to establish a Public Service Facility Overlay District for a communication tower. Several other rezoning petitions were approved, including one for Flammer Ford of Spring Hill and one for Lennar Homes with modified conditions. One petition from Land Builder, LLC was postponed to October 11, 2022.
- Denied rezoning for Temple Beth David communication tower (4-0)
- Approved rezoning for Flammer Ford of Spring Hill (4-0)
- Approved rezoning for Gregory Thomas et al. (4-0)
- Approved rezoning for Scott & Sons Properties (4-0)
- Approved rezoning for Lennar Homes with emergency access only (4-0)
- Approved rezoning for Stein Investment Group (4-0)
- Postponed rezoning for Land Builder, LLC to October 11, 2022 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including mutual aid agreement with Citrus County and various contracts
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on various land use applications. These include requests for rezoning, master plan revisions, and conditional use permits. The agenda also includes a review of the Bromley Avenue Subdivision conditional plat.
- Rezoning US Hwy 41 to general commercial use (H2236)
- Master plan for Earthgroup, LLC near Anderson Snow Road (H2237)
- Rezoning Powell Road from agricultural to single-family (H2219)
- Special exception permit for a transitional living facility (SE2209)
- Master plan revision at Commercial Way and Centralia Road (H2208)
The Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission approved several conditional use permits, special exception permits, and rezoning requests, including a congregate care facility and multiple residential and commercial rezoning proposals. The commission also postponed several items to future meetings due to advertising issues or other reasons.
- Approved CU2208 - Conditional Use Permit for second residence on Valley Ridge Lane (5-0)
- Approved CU2209 - Conditional Use Permit for second residence near Nodoc Road and Switchback Road (5-0)
- Approved SE2209 - Special Exception Use Permit for congregate care facility on Olympic Village Lane (5-0)
- Recommended approval of rezoning H2236 - PDP(OP) to PDP(GC) with C-2 use on US Hwy 41 (5-0)
- Recommended approval of rezoning H2237 - Master Plan for Earthgroup, LLC on Anderson Snow Road (5-0)
- Recommended approval of rezoning H2219 - Pulte Home Company from AG to PDP(SF) on Powell Road (5-0)
- Postponed H2208 - NVR Inc. master plan revision to September 12, 2022 (5-0)
- Postponed H2235 - CFB Realty master plan to September 12, 2022 (5-0)
Value Adjustment Board
The board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and appoint special magistrates for property valuations and exemptions. The agenda also includes ratifying legal counsel and reviewing legislative changes.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Ratification of Holly E. Cosby as legal counsel
- Appointment of Special Magistrates for various property classifications
- Adoption of a resolution for petition filing fees
- Approval of the 2022 tentative hearing schedule
The Hernando County Value Adjustment Board held its organizational meeting and unanimously approved all agenda items. The board elected Commissioner John Allocco as Chair and appointed Thomas Beisacher as Vice Chair, ratified Holly E. Cosby as legal counsel, and approved the appointment of seven special magistrates. It also adopted Resolution 2022-01 for the petition filing fee and approved initial certifications for real and tangible personal property.
- Elected John Allocco as Chair (4-0)
- Appointed Thomas Beisacher as Vice Chair (4-0)
- Approved agenda and minutes of Feb 24, 2022 (4-0)
- Ratified contract with Holly E. Cosby as legal counsel (4-0)
- Authorized VAB counsel to designate/authorize actions (4-0)
- Accepted all seven special magistrate applicants (4-0)
- Approved special magistrate contract and telephonic hearings (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-01 for petition filing fee (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will discuss the submittal of proposed maximum millage rates for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The agenda also includes a rezoning petition by Pulte Group and several infrastructure contracts. Additionally, officials will consider street lighting rate increases in Hernando Beach South.
- $1,206,337.04 contract for Elgin Boulevard sidewalk construction
- $358,556.10 contract for Anderson Snow Road and Corporate Boulevard improvements
- Rezoning petition submitted by Pulte Group
- Street lighting rate increase for Hernando Beach South
- $202,585.79 software contract with Brightly Software, Inc.
The Board approved the staff recommendation for the maximum millage rate, after a motion to set it at 6.99 died for lack of a second. They also directed staff to research a potential 0.15 millage rate reduction for the September 13, 2022 meeting. The Board approved the consent agenda, several contracts, and rezoning and variance petitions.
- Approved staff recommendation for maximum millage rate (5-0)
- Directed staff to research 0.15 millage rate reduction for Sept. 13 meeting
- Approved consent agenda except items 3 and 4 (5-0)
- Approved Mermaid Trail of Statues sponsorship agreements (5-0)
- Approved Purple Heart Day proclamation (5-0)
- Approved rezoning petition H2204 (4-1, Holcomb nay)
- Approved variance petition for Todd Mooney (5-0)
- Approved Hernando Beach South street lighting assessment rate increase (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider ordinances to adopt a 10-year water supply facilities work plan and amend the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes several rezoning petitions and contract awards for county infrastructure projects.
- Contract award to Right Way Elevator Maintenance for $154,642.00
- Ordinance adopting a 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan
- Ordinance amending the 2040 Comprehensive Plan regarding land use and lot size
- Multiple rezoning and master plan petitions
- Proposed cost increase for Flamingo Smartcard for TheBus
The Board approved the 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan and revisions to the Utilities Element of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance No. 2022-17), and amended the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to revise Future Land Use Element sections on lot size compatibility (Ordinance No. 2022-18). Several rezoning and master plan petitions were approved, postponed, or withdrawn as recorded. The Board also approved a $154,642 contract for elevator modernization at the detention center and other consent agenda items.
- Approved 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan and Utilities Element revisions (Ordinance 2022-17, 5-0)
- Approved 2040 Comprehensive Plan amendment on lot size compatibility (Ordinance 2022-18, 5-0)
- Approved $154,642 contract to Right Way Elevator Maintenance for Detention Center elevator modernization (5-0)
- Approved Master Plan Revision for One Hernando LLC (Resolution 2022-135, 5-0)
- Approved rezoning for Joseph A. Giarratana and Donna M. Giarratana (Resolution 2022-136, 5-0)
- Approved Master Plan Revision for Maxx Development Partners with condition on Spring Hill Drive entrance (Resolution 2022-139, 5-0)
- Postponed Master Plan petitions H2205, H2207, H2208, H2213, and rezoning H2225 to September 13, 2022
- Withdrew rezoning petition by Rain Dancer, LLC and Evergreen Partners, LLC (H2211, 5-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission will consider multiple rezoning applications for residential, commercial, and multifamily developments. The agenda also includes reviews of conditional plats and permits for a produce stand and a religious establishment.
- Rezoning request for Lennar Homes, LLC on Cortez Boulevard to Planned Development Project
- Rezoning request for Stein Investment Group on County Line Road to General Commercial
- Conditional Use Permit for a produce stand on Wiscon Road
- Rezoning request for Land Builder, LLC on Bourassa Boulevard to Multifamily development
- Special Exception Use Permit for a religious establishment on Batten Road
The Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission denied a special exception use permit for a religious retreat on Batten Road due to incompatibility with surrounding uses (4-1). The commission also approved two conditional use permits for a produce stand and a second residence, and recommended approval of several rezoning requests to the Board of County Commissioners, including a multifamily development and a commercial project. All votes were unanimous except for the denial, which had one dissenting vote.
- Approved conditional use permit for portable produce stand on Wiscon Road (5-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for second residence on Old Crystal River Road (5-0)
- Denied special exception for religious retreat on Batten Road (4-1)
- Recommended approval of rezoning to PDP(SF) for Lennar Homes on Cortez Boulevard (5-0)
- Recommended approval of rezoning to PDP(GC) for Stein Investment Group on County Line Road (5-0)
- Recommended approval of rezoning to PDP(GC) for Scott & Sons Properties on Ponce De Leon Boulevard (5-0)
- Recommended approval of rezoning to AR for multiple owners near Albany Road (5-0)
- Recommended approval of rezoning to C-2 for Flammer Ford on Middlesex Drive (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Hernando/Citrus MPO will vote to adopt a list of priority projects and the five-year Transportation Improvement Program. The board will also consider appointments for the Citrus County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board. Presentations include updates on vehicle weights on interstates and corridor options for Turkey Oaks Dr By-Pass.
- Adoption of MPO List of Priority Projects (LOPP)
- Adoption of Transportation Improvement Program FY 2023-FY 2027
- Citrus County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board appointments
- Request to publish Letter of Interest for Hernando County Community Transportation Coordinator
- Presentation on Citrus County/Crystal River Corridor Options (Turkey Oaks Dr By-Pass)
The Hernando/Citrus MPO approved its List of Priority Projects and the FY 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program, both unanimously. It also approved appointments to the Citrus County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board and authorized publishing a letter of interest for a Community Transportation Coordinator. A discussion on vehicle weight on the interstate was tabled to the next meeting.
- Approved MPO List of Priority Projects (unanimous)
- Approved Transportation Improvement Program FY 2023-2027 (unanimous)
- Approved Citrus County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board appointments (unanimous)
- Approved request to publish letter of interest for Community Transportation Coordinator (unanimous)
- Tabled Vehicle Weight on the Interstate System to next agenda
Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. County Administrator Jeffrey Rogers is scheduled to present the recommended budget figures. The meeting also includes time for citizens' comments.
- Presentation of FY 2022-2023 Recommended Budget
The Board of County Commissioners held a budget workshop and approved the staff recommendation for the FY 2022-2023 recommended budget. The motion was adopted unanimously by the four commissioners present, with one commissioner absent. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved staff recommendation for FY 2022-2023 budget (4-0, Narverud absent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will receive an update on the proposed half-cent local government infrastructure surtax for roadways and recreation. Public hearings are scheduled regarding solid waste collection rates and commercial vessel docking at boat ramps. The agenda also includes several contract awards for construction and maintenance.
- $21,457,116 contract for the Judicial Center Renovation Project
- $82,036 contract for Spring Hill Drive at Suncoast Parkway West Interchange
- Resolution to increase solid waste collection assessment rates in Southwest Hernando County
- Proposed ordinance prohibiting commercial vessel mooring and docking at boat ramps
- $65,880 contract for Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport mowing services
The Board approved a $21,457,116 contract with Manhattan Construction Company for the Judicial Center Renovation Project, along with other contracts and consent agenda items. They also adopted resolutions on solid waste assessments, a hardship relief petition, and an ordinance prohibiting commercial vessel mooring at boat ramps. All votes were unanimous except for the solid waste assessment, which passed 4-1 with Commissioner Narverud dissenting.
- Approved $21,457,116 contract to Manhattan Construction for Judicial Center Renovation (5-0)
- Approved $82,036 contract to Goodwin Bros. Construction for Spring Hill Drive at Suncoast Parkway West Interchange (5-0)
- Approved $65,880 contract to M & G Lawn Service for airport area mowing (5-0)
- Approved $19,220 change order for seagrass mitigation monitoring (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-128 increasing solid waste assessment rate (4-1, Narverud nay)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-129 granting hardship relief from subdivision regulations (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-16 prohibiting commercial vessel mooring at boat ramps (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-127 inviting City of Brooksville to negotiate interlocal boundary agreement (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The provided agenda contains only procedural headers and boilerplate information. No specific items, such as public hearings or legislative actions, are detailed in this text.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct quasi-judicial public hearings for applications H2004, H2005, and H2006. These items include reviews of site plans, narratives, and location maps.
- Public hearing for application H2004
- Public hearing for application H2005
- Public hearing for application H2006
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review multiple rezoning petitions and land use amendments. The meeting also includes consideration of various county contracts and grant applications for emergency services.
- Rezoning petition by Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc. (H2220)
- Contract for Fire Station No. 14 driveway replacement ($52,997.00)
- Purchase of landfill GPS software upgrade ($98,475.00)
- Emergency purchase order for Jamaica Water Treatment Plant ($44,936.00)
- Amendment to the Building Division Fee Schedule
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on various land use applications. These include requests for rezoning, establishing new master plans, and approving special exceptions for uses such as an off-road vehicle track and a produce stand.
- Special exception for an off-road vehicle track on the west side of Citrus Way
- Rezoning from agricultural to single-family at McKethan Road and Portage Path
- Master plan revision for AWN Spring Hill, LLC at Cortez Boulevard and Brookridge Central Boulevard
- Establishment of a master plan for mini-warehouses and multifamily near the Suncoast Parkway
- Rezoning from residential to heavy highway commercial on Dent Street
The Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special exception use permit for an off-road vehicle track (SE-22-02) with modified performance conditions, and a conditional use permit for a second residence (CU-22-03). It also recommended approval of multiple rezoning and master plan requests to the Board of County Commissioners, including H-22-29, H-22-17, H-22-18, H-22-24, H-22-26, H-22-27, H-22-11, and H-21-82, and recommended denial of H-22-13. Several items were tabled to future meetings.
- Approved special exception for off-road vehicle track (SE-22-02) with modified conditions (4-1)
- Approved conditional use permit for second residence (CU-22-03) (5-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for temporary security residence (CU-22-04) (5-0)
- Tabled produce stand permit (CU-22-05) to July 11, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for temporary security residence (CU-22-06) (4-1)
- Approved special exception for event venue (SE-22-06) (5-0)
- Recommended approval of master plan for industrial property (H-22-29) (5-0)
- Recommended denial of master plan revision (H-22-13) (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Hernando/Citrus MPO Board approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes unanimously. No formal votes were taken on the Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) FY 2023-2027 or the List of Priority Projects (LOPP) because no public comments were received. The Board authorized the MPO Executive Director to contact FDOT directly without prior Board approval. Public comments included requests to delay Suncoast Parkway construction and adopt a no-build resolution for the Northern Turnpike Extension.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Authorized MPO Executive Director to contact FDOT directly without Board approval
Board of County Commissioners
The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners will review several infrastructure contracts and workforce service plans. The meeting includes discussions on wastewater agreements with Pasco County and updates regarding the Dr. Dennis Wilfong Center for Success. The Board will also consider property surplus declarations and zoning petitions.
- $6,987,500.00 contract to B.R.W. Contracting, Inc. for excavation of Landfill Cell No. 4
- $371,651.37 contract to American Construction Services, Inc. for ADA bus stop improvements
- $290,329.31 purchase of a hydropneumatic tank from Rowland, Inc. for Ridge Manor Water Treatment Facility
- Lease amendment with American Aviation, Inc. at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport
- Petition to vacate utility and drainage easements in Royal Highlands