Marianna public meetings in 2021
34 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Airport Commerce Park Board Meeting
The Board will review airport financial reports including hangar payments, fuel sales, and financials through November 30, 2021. The agenda also includes an update on the government fuel contract and a discussion regarding joint pilot training with Chipola College.
- Review of hangar payments through October 2021
- Review of fuel sales reports
- Government fuel contract update
- Discussion of joint education and pilot training with Chipola College
The Airport Commerce Park Board met on December 15, 2021, but lacked a quorum (only two members present), so no formal decisions were made. Discussions included a proposal to close the airport on weekends due to staffing and the self-serve fueling station, the airport's government fuel contract through World Fuel, a potential flight training program with Chipola College, and updates on the Fuel Farm and General Aviation Apron Rehabilitation projects. All items were informational only and will be revisited at a later meeting.
- No formal decisions made due to lack of quorum
- Discussed weekend closure proposal (no action taken)
- Discussed government fuel contract via World Fuel (no action taken)
- Discussed flight training program with Chipola College (no action taken)
- Received update on Fuel Farm and Apron Rehabilitation projects (no action taken)
City Commission
The Marianna City Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 7, 2021, with first readings of ordinances updating the Capital Improvements Element and flood-related chapters, plus a public hearing. The commission will also consider a variance request, several equipment purchases, a grant for fire and police station improvements, and proposed road resurfacing projects.
- First reading of Ordinance #1118 (CIE Update) and Ordinance #1119 (Revisions to Chapters 18 and 30)
- Variance request from Edward Jones
- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for Fire and Police Station Phase I
- Purchases of Caterpillar 259D3 track loader, 303 mini excavator, and 420 backhoe
- Proposed road resurfacing/overlay projects and Old Cottondale Road change order #3
Special Meeting
The Marianna City Commission will hold a special meeting to consider several grant agreements, budget amendments, and resolutions for building restorations. Items include a FDLE Justice Assistance Grant, a Rural Infrastructure Fund grant, and resolutions for restoring Saint Luke Baptist Church and Graham's Place. The commission will also review a USDA Emergency Rural Health Care Grant and discuss a CDBG-CV email.
- FDLE Justice Assistance Grant for shoulder lights
- DEO Rural Infrastructure Fund Grant Agreement D0184
- Resolution 2022-012 for Saint Luke Baptist Church restoration (AACH grant)
- Resolution 2022-013 for Graham's Place Building restoration (AACH grant)
- USDA Emergency Rural Health Care Grant approval
Planning and Zoning
The board will review a variance request from Edward Jones and discuss annual CIE updates for the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes discussions regarding changes to flood and building ordinances and an alternative transportation connectivity study.
- Variance Request - Edward Jones
- Annual CIE Updates to the Comprehensive Plan
- Changes To The Flood And Building Ordinances
- Alternative Transportation Connectivity Study
City Commission
The Marianna City Commission is meeting to consider a draft lease for the Old Marianna Middle School gym, several grant agreements, and multiple engineering task orders and change orders for infrastructure projects including 4th Street improvements and the airport fuel farm. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, a public forum, and a report noting that MHRC financials are not ready due to year-end work.
- Draft lease for Old Marianna Middle School gym
- Resolution 2022-010 for FDOT Small County Outreach Project (SCOP) 4th Street resurfacing and drainage
- Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity public-private partnership MOA for affordable housing
- FDLE Justice Assistance Grant for TruNarc analyzer
- Change Order #1 for Project Blue Sky Rural Infrastructure Fund and for Marianna Airport fuel farm
City Commission
The Marianna City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a CDBG-CV grant application and several resolutions, including a bond resolution for a new fire and police station. They will also consider a collective bargaining agreement with the fire fighters union, purchase two Scag zero-turn mowers, and approve change orders for the wastewater treatment plant and Old Cottondale Road projects.
- Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant-CV application
- Authorizing Bond Resolution 2022-006 for Fire and Police Station (USDA Rural Development and Regions Bank financing)
- International Association of Fire Fighters collective bargaining agreement
- Purchase of two Scag zero-turn mowers
- Change Order #2 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project and Old Cottondale Road Resurface & Water Project
Special Meeting
The Marianna City Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the final millage rate and budget, and to hear a presentation from Florida Gas Utilities on a natural gas expansion. The commission will also consider a change order for a Community Development Block Grant infrastructure project and review redistricting options per the city charter.
- Public hearing on final millage and budget
- Florida Gas Utilities natural gas expansion presentation
- Change Order No. 4 for CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization infrastructure improvement
- Redistricting review under Section 6.05 of the City Charter
Airport Commerce Park Board Meeting
The Airport Commerce Park Board is meeting to review and approve the June 2021 minutes, discuss airport financial reports including hangar payments and fuel sales, and receive updates on the Fuel Farm & Access Road and General Aviation Apron Rehabilitation projects. The board will also discuss other business such as Industrial Park Drive and the Jackson County Economic Development Committee meeting.
- Review and approval of June 16, 2021 minutes
- Airport financial reports: hangar payments through 8-31-21, fuel sales, August 2021 financials
- Fuel Farm & Access Road Project update
- General Aviation Apron Rehabilitation Project update
- Discussion of Industrial Park Drive and Jackson County Economic Development Committee meeting
The board unanimously elected James Hart as Chairman and Byron Ward as Vice-Chair, and approved the June 16, 2021 meeting minutes. City Manager Jim Dean reported on airport finances, and Public Works Director Clay Wells updated on paving about 1,000 feet of Industrial Park Drive. AVCON's John Collins noted the Fuel Farm and Access Road Project is behind schedule due to credit card machine issues, and the General Aviation Apron Rehabilitation Project is progressing. Tiffany Garling introduced a new airport website, mariannaairport.com, funded by an Enterprise Florida Marketing Grant.
- Elected James Hart as Chairman (unanimous)
- Elected Byron Ward as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
- Approved June 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Special Meeting
The Marianna City Commission is holding a special meeting to review and potentially approve the tentative millage rate and budget, and to discuss a redistricting review per the city charter. Public comment will be heard during the public forum and hearing.
- Tentative millage and budget review
- Redistricting review under Section 6.05 of the City Charter
- Public hearing on tentative millage and budget
- Approval of meeting agenda and minutes
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a first reading for Ordinance #1117 regarding the Chipola River Greenway Land Management Plan. The meeting also includes public hearings for federal disaster recovery grants and a review of a conditional major development order for Dollar General.
- First reading of Ordinance #1117: Chipola River Greenway Land Management Plan
- Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery - Cycle 2
- Public hearing for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and CDBG
- Conditional Major Development Order for Dollar General
- Review of Change Orders #7 & #8 for the Peel Building Renovation Project
Code Enforcement Board Meeting
The Marianna Code Enforcement Board is holding a hearing to consider an appeal in Case #2021-01 involving Margaret Lee at 4112 Cedar Street. The agenda includes only this one case, along with standard procedural items like call to order and roll call.
- Case #2021-01 appeal hearing
- Property at 4112 Cedar Street
- Meeting via Zoom and in person at City Hall
Planning and Zoning
The Board will review July minutes and consider a Conditional Major Development Order for Dollar General. The agenda also includes requests for variances and updates to the dilapidated structures list.
- Conditional Major Development Order - Dollar General
- Jackson County School Board variance exception
- Addition to 2021-2022 Dilapidated Structures List
City Commission
The Marianna City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and discussions on various contracts, policy changes, and project updates. Items include a dangerous dog policy, multiple service contracts, change orders for construction projects, and a scholarship recipient. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a special meeting to set the millage rate.
- Dangerous dog policy draft from Police Department Animal Control
- Contracts for engineering design/inspection services for airport and city (ranking documents attached)
- Change orders for Peel Building Renovation Project (#5 and #6) and Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades (#1)
- Purchase of 6 Axon Taser 7's for Police Department
- Special meeting to set millage rate on September 13 and 20 at 5:01 PM
Planning and Zoning
The Marianna Planning and Zoning Board will review the Chipola River Greenway Land Management Plan, including its appendices and checklist. The board will also consider the minutes from the June 2021 meeting. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.
- Review of Chipola River Greenway Land Management Plan (LMP721FINAL.PDF)
- Review of 2021 LMP appendices A through K
- Approval of June 2021 meeting minutes
Special Meeting
The Marianna City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially set the millage rate for the FY 2021-2022 TRIM notice. The agenda includes reports from the mayor, commission, city attorney, and city manager, but the primary item is the millage rate establishment.
- Establishment of millage rate for TRIM notice, FY 2021-2022
- Mayor and Commission reports
- City Attorney report
- City Manager/Administrative reports
City Workshops
The Marianna City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The agenda includes routine items like roll call and agenda approval, with the budget discussion as the sole substantive item. A special meeting may follow if time permits.
- Budget discussion for fiscal year 2021-2022
City Commission
The Marianna City Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 6, 2021, to consider a range of items including grant agreements, purchases for the police department, and property-related resolutions. The agenda includes public hearings, presentations, and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.
- Resolution 2021-21: Modify FDOT Aviation 5-Year Work Plan
- Resolution 2021-22: FDACS grant application for agriculture lab at Marianna High School and K-8
- FDEP State Revolving Fund Grant Agreement SG320251 Loan Amendment #2
- Purchase of full-size message board and LED portable light towers for Police Department
- Resolution 2021-23, 2021-24, 2021-25: Various resolutions (details in agenda)
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Board met to review the 2021-2022 Dilapidated Structures List and a response document regarding Herring. The agenda also included the approval of minutes from the May 24, 2021 meeting. No specific dollar amounts, ordinances, or rezoning decisions were listed in the provided text.
- Review of 2021-2022 Dilapidated Structures List
- Review of City of Marianna Response 06.24.2021 -4127 HEERING
- Approval of Minutes from May 24, 2021
Airport Commerce Park Board Meeting
The Airport Commerce Park Board is meeting to approve the March minutes and review financial reports, including billing and fuel sales. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of March 17, 2021 minutes
- Review of March 2021 billing report
- Review of fuel sales report
- Financial statements provided at meeting
The Airport Commerce Park Board approved the airport financial reports and the minutes from the March 17 meeting. They also approved a recommendation to accept FDOT funds for 2022 to rehabilitate taxiways on RW 8/26. Updates were given on the military fuel bid (under review), the Fuel Farm Project (behind schedule), the access road project (expected 100% complete by next meeting), and the General Aviation Apron Rehabilitation Project (60% design plans submitted).
- Approved minutes from March 17, 2021 meeting (all in favor)
- Approved airport financial statements, fuel sales, and billing reports
- Approved recommendation to accept FDOT funds for 2022 taxiway rehab on RW 8/26
City Commission
The Marianna City Commission will hold public hearings on three ordinances (future land use and zoning changes) and consider resolutions for a USDA loan for a new fire and police station, as well as several other policy items. The meeting also includes the selection of a new mayor and mayor pro tem, and an update on the FY 2019-2020 audit.
- Ordinance #1114: Future land use change for Jackson County Board of County Commissioners (second reading)
- Ordinance #1115: Zoning change for Jackson County Board of County Commissioners (second reading)
- Ordinance #1116: Zoning change for Stephen and Sussie Durham (second reading)
- Resolution for USDA Rural Development loan for new fire and police station
- Resolution 2021-018: FDOT state highway lighting and maintenance agreement
Planning and Zoning
The Marianna Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to consider additions to the 2018-19 Dilapidated Structures' List, specifically reviewing two properties. The agenda also includes other business and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.
- Additions to 2018-19 Dilapidated Structures' List
- 2836 Stuart Avenue
- 4233 Lillianette Street
Special Meeting
The City Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve an interlocal agreement with Jackson County. The primary policy item is the extension of the six-cent local option fuel tax. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and reports from the City Manager and Attorney.
- Interlocal Agreement with Jackson County to extend the six-cent local option fuel tax
City Commission
The Marianna City Commission will hold first readings on three ordinances: a future land use change and a zoning change for Jackson County, and a zoning change for Stephen and Sussie Durham. The commission will also hold a public hearing on a wastewater collection hardening project, and consider several other items including a preliminary plat for Gillis Ridge Subdivision, a farmers market RFP award, a lien release, a task order for road resurfacing, and purchases of a service truck and flail mower.
- Ordinance #1114: Future Land Use Change (Jackson County BOCC) - First Reading
- Ordinance #1115: Zoning Change (Jackson County BOCC) - First Reading
- Ordinance #1116: Zoning Change (Stephen and Sussie Durham) - First Reading
- Public Hearing: HMGP Wastewater Collection Hardening
- Award Farmer's Market - Request For Proposals
Planning and Zoning
The Marianna Planning and Zoning Board will consider three land-use and zoning changes, including two involving Jackson County and one for Stephen and Sussie Durham, and will review the Gillis Ridge Subdivision development. The board will also approve minutes from its February 22, 2021 meeting.
- Ordinance #1114: Future Land Use Change by Jackson County Board of County Commissioners
- Ordinance #1115: Zoning Change by Jackson County Board of County Commissioners
- Ordinance #1116: Zoning Change by Stephen and Sussie Durham
- Gillis Ridge Subdivision review
- Approval of February 22, 2021 meeting minutes
Special Meeting
The Marianna City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 2021-014, which approves a supplemental agreement for a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) state-funded grant. The agenda contains only this one policy item, along with routine procedural steps like roll call and agenda approval. No other business is listed.
- Resolution 2021-014: FDOT State Funded Grant Supplemental Agreement
City Commission
The Marianna City Commission will hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant for Hometown Revitalization and consider second readings of four ordinances changing land use and zoning for properties owned by Schulz and Umphrey. The commission will also review several agreements, including a FEMA lease amendment at the airport, a fuel system services agreement, a DEO grant amendment, and a proposed lease with Cowan Systems LLC. Other items include a property transfer with the Jackson County School Board and the Old Cottondale Road resurfacing project.
- Public hearing on CDBG-Hometown Revitalization grant
- Ordinance #1110: Land use change (Schulz) - second reading
- Ordinance #1111: Zoning change (Schulz) - second reading
- Ordinance #1112: Land use change (Umphrey) - second reading
- Ordinance #1113: Zoning change (Umphrey) - second reading
Airport Commerce Park Board Meeting
The Airport Commerce Park Board approved the minutes from the December 16, 2020 meeting and the airport financial statements, fuel sales, and billing reports. The board noted the resignation of Harold Donaldson and will discuss a recommendation to fill the position after the meeting. Project updates were given on the Access Road Rehabilitation, Fuel Farm Relocation and Backup Generator (operational within 30 days), and Runway 18/36 Remarking (100% complete). The board also discussed site certification for 250 acres north of Runway 8/26, which is ready for growth.
- Approved the minutes from the December 16, 2020 meeting.
- Approved the airport financial statements, fuel sales, and airport billing reports.
- Noted the resignation of Harold Donaldson; recommendation to fill the position to be discussed after the meeting.
- Received an update on the Access Road Rehabilitation Project progress.
- Received an update on the Fuel Farm Relocation and Backup Generator Project; fuel farm operational within 30 days.
- Received an update on the Runway 18/36 Remarking Project; project 100% complete.
- Discussed site certification for 250 acres north of Runway 8/26; area ready for growth.
Special Meeting
The Marianna City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the Old Marianna Middle School property with the school superintendent and to consider a task order for repainting the Madison Street Park Farmers Market. The agenda includes routine items like roll call and agenda approval, with the property discussion and repainting task order as the main business.
- Discussion of Old Marianna Middle School property with Superintendent
- Repainting of Madison Street Park Farmers Market task order
- MW Construction cost proposal for repainting
City Commission
The Marianna City Commission will hold first readings on four ordinances (1110-1113) that would change land use and zoning for properties owned by Schulz and Umphrey. The agenda also includes public hearings on CDBG COVID-19 and economic development funding, a request to waive permitting fees, and several other policy items such as a tax savings agreement, a Hurricane Sally sub-grant agreement, and a street overlay project.
- Ordinance #1110: Land use change (Schulz) - first reading
- Ordinance #1111: Zoning change (Schulz) - first reading
- Ordinance #1112: Land use change (Umphrey) - first reading
- Ordinance #1113: Zoning change (Umphrey) - first reading
- Purchase of one new service truck for Public Works Department
Planning and Zoning
The Marianna Planning and Zoning Board will review four ordinances proposing land use and zoning changes for properties owned by Schultz and Umphrey. They will also consider additions to the 2018-19 dilapidated structures list and approve the December 2020 minutes.
- Ordinance #1110: Land use change for Schultz property
- Ordinance #1111: Zoning change for Schultz property
- Ordinance #1112: Land use change for Umphrey property
- Ordinance #1113: Zoning change for Umphrey property
- Additions to 2018-19 Dilapidated Structures List
Special Meeting
The Marianna City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 2021-010, which authorizes the sale of surplus property. The only substantive item on the agenda is this resolution; the rest of the meeting consists of standard procedural items like roll call and agenda approval.
- Resolution 2021-010: Sale of surplus property (no specific property or dollar amount listed in the agenda)
City Commission
The Marianna City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment and a public hearing. They will consider several contracts and resolutions, including a South Street sidewalk project, a fire protection inter-local agreement, a WWTP upgrade bid award, and an agreement amendment with the engineer. Other items include meter purchases, change orders for infrastructure projects, and a street overlay project.
- Resolution 2021-009 for South Street sidewalk project
- WWTP upgrade SRF project recommendation of award
- Fire protection inter-local agreement with Jackson County Fire Rescue
- Purchase of gas and water meters with ERTS
- CDBG NR lift station and road improvements change order #3
City Workshops
The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the fire and police pension plans. The discussion includes a proposal to convert from a Chapter Plan to a Local Law Plan.
- Workshop discussion regarding Fire and Police Pension Plans
- Proposal to convert from Chapter Plan to Local Law Plan
City Commission
The Marianna City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on several policy items. Key actions include adopting the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and the Complete Streets Plan, approving an amendment to a wastewater treatment plant loan agreement, and discussing a gym agreement with Marianna Middle School. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.
- Resolution 2021-006: Adoption of City of Marianna Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
- Resolution 2021-008: Complete Streets Plan
- FDEP State Revolving Fund Amendment No. 1 Grant Loan Agreement (Design) for Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Marianna Middle School Gym Agreement
- MERE Food Concession Agreement