DeSoto County public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to extend the local state of emergency declared in response to Hurricane Ian. The meeting agenda lists this as the only regular business item.

• Resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian

The Board of County Commissioners met to extend the Local State of Emergency resulting from Hurricane Ian. This action allows the county to continue disaster emergency response activities following flooding and property damage. The resolution was approved unanimously by the members present.

• Approved Resolution 2022-111 to extend the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to extend the local state of emergency declared for Hurricane Ian. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian

The Board of County Commissioners met to extend the Local State of Emergency resulting from Hurricane Ian. This action allows the county to continue disaster emergency response activities following property damage and flooding. The resolution was approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2022-110 to extend the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (unanimous)

Tourism Development Council

The DeSoto County Tourism Development Council will consider two marketing matching grant applications from the Arcadia Youth Rodeo and Little Britches Rodeo, and hear a presentation from Destination by Design. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and staff comments.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved $75,000 for the Cypress Gardens Apartment Complex via an RFP process and authorized up to $100,000 for nonprofit COVID-19 recovery funding. Several minor plats and land vacations were approved, while a special exception for a tilapia pond excavation was denied. The Board also elected Commissioner Schaefer as Chairman and Commissioner Gross as Vice Chair.

• Approved $75,000 for Cypress Gardens Apartment Complex via RFP process (unanimous)
• Approved up to $100,000 for nonprofit COVID-19 recovery funding (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Positive Mobility, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $65,727 for Jones Edmunds wastewater plant geotech testing (unanimous)
• Denied special exception for Eugene H. Turner & Son, Inc. tilapia pond excavation (unanimous)
• Approved minor plats for Greene Acres, Brown Ranchettes, and Woodson Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for Type 4 Excavation for Spanish Trails Farming & Land Company (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution for Arcadia Dreams LLC development plan (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners will consider two resolutions to extend the local state of emergency declarations for Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. The meeting is scheduled for 2:30 PM on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

• Resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian
• Resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Nicole

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved resolutions to extend the Local State of Emergency for both Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. These extensions support ongoing disaster emergency response activities following property damage and flooding in the county.

• Adopted Resolution extending Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution extending Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Nicole (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two action items: a resolution for Spanish Trails Farming & Land Company and a resolution for Eugene H. Turner & Son, Inc. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Resolution for Spanish Trails Farming & Land Company, LLC (USE-0087-2022) regarding Chastain excavation
• Resolution for Eugene H. Turner & Son, Inc. (USE-0108-2022) with Florida Department of Agriculture documents
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from August 2, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider two resolutions to extend the local state of emergency declared in response to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. This is a procedural item to continue emergency management measures.

• Resolution to extend Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian
• Resolution to extend Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Nicole

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved resolutions to extend the Local State of Emergency for both Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. These extensions allow the county to continue disaster emergency response activities. The Board was also informed that the Building Department waived $97,000 in storm-related permit fees.

• Approved extension of Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (3-0)
• Approved extension of Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Nicole (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider two resolutions to extend the local state of emergency declarations related to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. This is the only substantive action on the agenda.

• Resolution to extend local state of emergency for Hurricane Ian
• Resolution to extend local state of emergency for Hurricane Nicole

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved two resolutions to extend the local state of emergency for Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. These extensions allow the county to continue disaster emergency response activities following flooding and property damage.

• Adopted Resolution extending Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution extending Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Nicole (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider two resolutions to extend the local state of emergency declared in response to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution to extend Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian
• Resolution to extend Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Nicole

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved resolutions to extend the local states of emergency resulting from Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. Additionally, the Board voted to extend a permit fee waiver through January 10, 2023.

• Approved resolutions extending Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (Unanimous)
• Approved resolutions extending Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Nicole (Unanimous)
• Approved extension of permit fee waiver through January 10, 2023 (Unanimous)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive a development update. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Long Term Recovery Group.

• Approval of September 26, 2022, meeting minutes
• Development Update 22-506
• Discussion of the Long Term Recovery Group 22-507

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution declaring a local state of emergency in response to Tropical Storm Nicole. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, alongside standard reports and comments.

• Resolution declaring a Local State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Nicole

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution declaring a Local State of Emergency in anticipation of Tropical Storm Nicole. The decision follows a presentation on potential wind speeds and impacts on roads and rivers.

• Adopted Resolution declaring a Local State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Nicole (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to extend the local state of emergency. The meeting includes reports from the administrator and county attorney, along with board member comments.

• Resolution to extend the local state of emergency

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution to extend the Local State of Emergency. This action allows the county to continue disaster emergency response activities following property damage and flooding caused by Hurricane Ian.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-078 to extend Local State of Emergency (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on extending the local state of emergency and on authorizing disaster debris collection. These are the only two substantive action items on the agenda.

• Resolution extending the Local State of Emergency (LSE)
• Resolution authorizing disaster debris collection (PPDR)

The Board of County Commissioners extended the Local State of Emergency and authorized debris collection and disposal on private and commercial properties following Hurricane Ian. The Board also extended a waiver for building permit fees for 30 days.

• Adopted Resolution extending Local State of Emergency due to Hurricane Ian (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution authorizing disaster debris collection and disposal on private and commercial property (4-0)
• Approved extension of building permit fee waiver for an additional 30 days (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a resolution to suspend Land Development Regulations to implement a temporary housing program. They will also vote on multiple budget amendments for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, and approve several capital asset purchases including an excavator, clam shell truck, mechanic service truck, Ford F-150, and a mower.

• Resolution to suspend Land Development Regulations for temporary housing program
• Budget amendments for FY 2021/2022 and FY 2022/2023
• Purchase of CAT Excavator 308 (capital asset)
• Purchase of Clam Shell truck (capital asset)
• Purchase of Ford F-150 (capital asset)

The Board approved a resolution to suspend Land Development Regulations for 18 months to allow displaced residents to use temporary housing units. Other actions included approving budget amendments for two fiscal years and purchasing several capital assets. The Board also approved a design contract for SE Reynolds Street.

• Approved suspension of Land Development Regulations for Hurricane Ian temporary housing (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for FY 2021/2022 (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for FY 2022/2023 (5-0)
• Approved $71,984 contract with Weiler Engineering for SE Reynolds Street design (5-0)
• Approved financial audit services contract with Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP (5-0)
• Approved purchase of CAT Excavator 308, Clam Shell truck, Mechanic service truck, Ford F-150, and Max Boom Mower (5-0)
• Approved agreement with University of South Florida Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved brokerage services agreement with Risk Management Associates, Inc. (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to extend the local state of emergency. The meeting also includes reports from the county administrator and attorney, as well as board member comments.

• Resolution to extend local state of emergency

The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a resolution extending the Local State of Emergency due to ongoing impacts from Hurricane Ian, including severe property damage and flooding in low-lying areas such as Horse Creek and Peace River. The extension continues disaster response activities. No other business was conducted.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-072 extending the Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider awarding a contract to AC Disaster Consulting for FEMA program consulting services. The agenda also includes standard reports from the administrator and attorney, and board member comments.

• Bid Award/Agreement/AC Disaster Consulting for FEMA Program Consulting Services

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to extend the local state of emergency. The meeting also includes an administrator's report and board member comments.

• Resolution to extend Local State of Emergency

Board of County Commissioners

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider and vote on an Emergency Facility Use and Hold Harmless Agreement. The agenda also includes the County Administrator's report and board member comments.

• Emergency Facility Use and Hold Harmless Agreement (revised version attached)
• County Administrator's Report
• Board Member Comments

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several budget amendments for fiscal years 2021/2022 and 2022/2023. The body is also considering the purchase of a 0.19 acre property for the replacement of Lift Station 21.

• Purchase of 0.19 Acre Property for Lift Station 21 Replacement
• Budget Amendment Fiscal Year 2021/2022 (Resolution 2022-189 Budget Carryovers)
• Budget Amendment Fiscal Year 2022/2023 (Resolution 2023-1 Budget Carryovers)
• Piggyback Contract Extension for Professional Services with Public Consulting Group, LLC
• State of Florida Department of Health Fiscal Year 22-23 Contract

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding the extension of a Local State of Emergency. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and an administrator's report.

• Resolution/Local State of Emergency Extension

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a new classification and pay plan. The agenda also includes extensions for a local state of emergency and a burn ban.

• Adoption of New Classification & Pay Plan 8-09-22
• Local State of Emergency Extension
• Affirmation of Administrative Executive Order/Burn Ban

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a final budget hearing. The body is deciding on the final budget and millage rates for fiscal year 2022-2023.

• Final Budget Hearing
• Resolution for Final Millage Rates FY 2022-2023
• Resolution for Final Budget FY 2022-2023
• Adoption of Capital Improvement Plan FY 2022-2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the final millage rates, the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget, and the Capital Improvement Plan. Additional business includes a property purchase for Lift Station 21 replacement and a resolution involving Florida Power & Light Company.

• Adoption of Final Millage Rates FY 2022-2023
• Adoption of Final Budget FY 2022-2023
• Adoption of Capital Improvement Plan FY 2022-2023
• Purchase of 0.19 acre property for Lift Station 21 replacement
• Resolution regarding Florida Power & Light Company (USE-0084-2022)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to address a resolution regarding a Local State of Emergency. No other substantive business items are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution declaring a Local State of Emergency

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will conduct regular business including the election of officers and a development update. Members will also discuss priorities for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Election of Officers
• Development Update
• Priorities for EDAC to Present to BOCC
• Discussion of Destination by Design Site Visit
• Discussion of Trade Mission

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the use of American Rescue Plan Act allocations. The meeting includes votes on insurance renewals, utility contracts, and several infrastructure agreements.

• Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal for fiscal year 2022/2023
• FDOT LAP sidewalk agreements for Maple St. and Roberts Ave.
• Agreement with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for landfill leachate treatment design
• Utilities piggyback contract with John Mader Enterprises and Lee County
• 2022/2023 Annual Certified Budget for Mosquito Control

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to conduct a tentative millage rate budget hearing. The body will address the 2022-2023 tentative budget and millage rate resolutions.

• Resolution 2022-2023 Tentative Millage Rates
• Resolution 2022-2023 Tentative Budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for Budget Workshop #4. The primary purpose of the meeting is the discussion of the 2022-2023 Budget.

• Discussion of 2022-2023 Budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several land use resolutions and a rezoning ordinance during a quasi-judicial public hearing. The meeting also includes discussions on road paving history and a compensation and classification study.

• Rezoning ordinance for Ongrade Contracting, Inc. (RZNE-0032-2022)
• Resolution for Florida Power & Light Company (USE-0084-2022)
• Resolution for Coral Cove RV Resort (Southern Sands RV Resort) (SITE-0072-2022)
• Resolution for S.E. Reynolds Road Resurfacing agreement with F.D.O.T.
• Contract award to Boehm’s Lawn & Landscape, LLC for lawn maintenance services

Tourism Development Council

The Tourism Development Council will meet to approve minutes from June 14, 2022. The primary business item is an introduction and presentation by Destination by Design.

• Presentation by Destination by Design

Board of County Commissioners

The Board is conducting its third budget workshop for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The session includes presentations from several constitutional officers regarding their budgets.

• Discussion of the 2022-2023 Budget
• Sheriff presentation
• Property Appraiser presentation
• Tax Collector presentation
• Clerk of Courts presentation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several consent agenda items including pay plan revisions and a holiday schedule. Regular business includes proposed new road names, budget amendments for various departments, and a housing program bid award.

• Budget amendments for General Fund, Sheriff Law Enforcement, and Environmental Services
• State Housing Initiative Program bid for 107 Watson
• Proposed new road names
• Womack Sanitation agreement amendment
• DeSoto County Courthouse Exterior Restoration grant award resolution

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a resolution regarding Florida Power & Light Company and an ordinance for Ongrade Contracting, Inc. The meeting also includes a review of the July 5, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Resolution / Florida Power & Light Company (USE-0084-2022)
• Ordinance / Ongrade Contracting, Inc. (RZNE-0032-2022)
• Review of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from 7/5/2022

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates regarding development, planning, zoning, and building. The agenda includes a presentation by Matt Powell of Destination by Design and a SWOT/SWOC analysis.

• Update on Development, Planning & Zoning and Building
• Presentation by Matt Powell of Destination by Design
• SWOT/SWOC Analysis

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is convening a workshop regarding wildlife. The meeting includes presentations from MOSAIC and Kevin L Erwin Consulting Ecologist, Inc.

• Presentation by Dr. Raoul K Boughton, Senior Research Ecologist
• Presentation by Shannon Gonzalez, PWS, Senior Ecologist/Principal
• Presentation by Kevin L Erwin, President and Principal Ecologist

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a discussion regarding the 2022-2023 Budget. This meeting is designated as Budget Workshop #2.

• Discussion of the 2022-2023 Budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss budget amendments, contract awards, and land development regulations. The agenda includes a public hearing on solid waste collection rates and several rezoning requests.

• Resolution for Curbside Collection Rate Increase (Solid Waste Collection MSBU 2022)
• Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 affecting General Fund, Sheriff, and Transportation
• Rezoning ordinances for Habitat for Humanity (RZNE-0031-2022), Kevin & Asya Shine (RZNE-0033-2022), and Merlo Family Trust (RZNE-0034-2022)
• Bid award to Johnson Engineering, Inc. for FDOT LAP & SCOP Design Services
• Solicitation award to Destination by Design Planning, LLC for Tourism and Economic Development Marketing Services

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a budget workshop. The discussion includes the 2022-2023 Budget and the allocation and uses of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) State and Local Recovery Funds.

• Discussion of the 2022-2023 Budget
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) State and Local Recovery Funds

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2021/2022. The meeting includes decisions on utility agreements and several bid awards for county maintenance and construction projects.

• Bid award for Razorback, LLC for potable water tanks repair and maintenance
• Bid award for McShea Contracting, LLC for annual striping project
• Bid award for Excavation Point, Inc. for Fire Station #2 parking lot paving and road restoration
• Utility Service and Conveyance Agreement with Boing US Holdco, Inc. (Take 5 Car Wash)
• Budget amendments for General Fund, Building Fund, Public Safety, Utilities Capital, Sheriff Supplemental, and ARPA Fund

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several rezoning ordinances during this meeting. These items include requests related to Habitat for Humanity, Kevin & Asya Shine, and the Enrique & Enedina Merlo Family Trust.

• Habitat for Humanity rezoning ordinance (RZNE-0031-2022)
• Kevin & Asya Shine rezoning ordinance (RZNE-0033-2022)
• Enrique & Enedina Merlo Family Trust rezoning ordinance (RZNE-0034-2022)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several budget amendments for fiscal year 2021/2022. The meeting includes a public hearing on Land Development Rule amendments and quasi-judicial hearings regarding rezoning requests.

• 2022/2023 Annual Certified Budget for Mosquito Control
• LDR Amendments - First Reading
• Rezoning Ordinance for Kimworth Estates, LLC
• Rezoning Ordinance for Dennis Fullenkamp
• Resolution for Cendejas Investments, LLC

Insurance Committee

The Insurance Committee is meeting to review health insurance benefits and the wellness program. Members will also discuss options for plan renewals.

• Health Insurance Benefits and Wellness Program discussion
• Plan Renewal Options discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a revised classification and pay plan and a new building permit and inspection fee schedule. The body is also deciding on several contract amendments and the appointment of Affordable Housing Advisory Committee members.

• Resolution for Building Permit & Inspection Fee Schedule
• Revised Classification and Pay Plan for various staff roles
• Agreement award for SHIP Homeless Rental Housing Development with DeSoto Cares Homeless Services, Inc.
• Authorization to negotiate FDOT LAP Sidewalk and SCOP Road Resurfacing design services
• Appointment of Affordable Housing Advisory Committee members

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will consider several ordinances and resolutions regarding land use and rezoning. The body will also review a county-initiated ordinance concerning minor plats and development.

• Resolution for Cendejas Investments, LLC (USE-0080-2022)
• Rezoning ordinance for Kimworth Estates, LLC (RZNE-0028-2021)
• Rezoning ordinance for Dennis Fullenkamp (RZNE-0030-2022)
• County-initiated ordinance regarding Minor Plats, SE Savings, CG, and PUD CDP

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss a resolution regarding the burn ban. The item relates to the end of drought conditions in June 2022.

• Resolution to end the burn ban due to drought conditions

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a workshop regarding the MOSAIC beneficiation process. The meeting includes presentations by MOSAIC and opportunities for board discussion and public comment.

• MOSAIC Workshop - Beneficiation Process

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will review several departmental updates and reports. Discussion items include presentations from CareerSource Heartland and the Local Technology Planning Team.

• Presentation by CareerSource Heartland
• Local Technology Planning Team Report
• Update on Marketing Firm Selection
• Update from Planning, Zoning & Building
• SWOT Analysis

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several items including a presentation on the Cypress Garden Apartments project and various ordinances. The meeting includes public hearings regarding PUD improvement plans and quasi-judicial matters involving Zamindar OM LLC, Maronda Homes LLC, and Bridlewood of Arcadia LLC.

• Purchase of 2 new Fire Engines utilizing ARPA funds
• Purchase and sale agreements for Ag-Com Communications Tower and real estate
• Presentation of the Cypress Garden Apartments Project
• Ordinance revising Improvement Plan Review for PUDs
• Resolution regarding Zamindar OM LLC

Insurance Committee

The Insurance Committee is meeting to review health insurance benefits and the wellness program. The body will also conduct a claims review and discuss plan renewal options.

• Health Insurance Benefits and Wellness Program discussion
• Claims Review of Health Insurance Benefits and Wellness Program
• Plan Renewal Options

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a 2022 Wastewater Facilities Plan and related utility expansion authorizations. The meeting includes votes on budget amendments for the 2021/2022 fiscal year and various grant agreements.

• Wastewater Facility Plan Update and ARPA Project Allocation
• Budget Amendments for Construction Fund, LIHEAP, and Environmental Services
• Purchase of John Deere Mowing Tractor and Bush Hog Mower
• CDBG-MIT Environmental Review Services agreement
• Small County Waste Grant Agreement Amendment #1

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a land use resolution regarding Zamindar OM LLC and Iron Cast Holdings. The meeting includes a review of the April 5, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Resolution/Zamindar OM LLC-USE-0003-2019 22-165
• Iron Cast Holdings Game RPM Staff Report USE 0003-2019

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several rezoning ordinances and a land use request for a dog kennel. The meeting includes a resolution to implement a burn ban due to drought conditions and a first reading of an ordinance regarding PUD improvement plan reviews.

• Resolution for a burn ban due to drought conditions
• Rezoning ordinances for Daughtrey (RZNE-0020-2021), Dollar General (RZNE-0026-2021), and Lowe (RZNE-0029-2022)
• Land use resolution for Cui Hai Ying dog kennel (USE-0075-2021)
• Utility agreements for Preserve DeSoto One (116 ERUs) and Preserve DeSoto Two (571 ERUs)
• Contract amendments for D & D Mechanical Services and Airboat Addicts, Inc.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several contract awards and professional service agreements. The meeting includes a proposed business incentive grant for Maronda Homes and a resolution regarding tourism marketing grants.

• Economic Development Business Incentive Grant Agreement with Maronda Homes
• Bid award for Derelict Vessel Removal Project to Charlotte County Marine dba Sea Tow Charlotte Harbor
• Bid award for Generator Maintenance & Repair Services to LJ Power, Inc.
• Piggyback contracts for professional services with Stantec Consulting Service and ADG Architecture, LLC
• Appointment of Dontae Shepherd as Interim Mosquito Control Director

Tourism Development Council

The Tourism Development Council will discuss a Board of County Commissioners decision regarding marketing grant changes. The meeting includes a presentation from Team Arcadia and a discussion on film opportunities in DeSoto County.

• BOCC decision on Marketing Matching Grant Program changes
• Presentation by Dr. Allen Reesor of Team Arcadia
• Discussion of film opportunities in DeSoto County

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the County's Subdivision of Lands. The session focuses on minor plats, right-of-ways, parcel size, and area calculations.

• Discussion regarding Subdivision of Lands, Minor Plats, Right-of-Ways, Parcel Size and Area Calculations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several rezoning ordinances and special event resolutions. Items include a Planned Unit Development for Daughtrey, a Dollar General rezoning, and a dog kennel land use resolution.

• Daughtrey PUD Rezoning Ordinance (RZNE-0020-2021)
• Dollar General CG Rezoning Ordinance (RZNE-0026-2021)
• Eva Lowe ROI Rezoning Ordinance (RZNE-0029-2022)
• Cui Hai Ying Dog Kennel USE Resolution (USE-0075-2021)
• Zamindar OM LLC Iron Cast Holdings Game RPM SE Resolution (USE-0003-2019)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates from the Development Department and discuss local business community needs. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding film opportunities in DeSoto County.

• Update from Development Department 22-081
• Discussion of DeSoto County’s Business Community Needs 22-082
• Film Opportunity in DeSoto County 22-094
• Staff Report of current activity 22-095

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several rezoning ordinances and a comprehensive plan amendment. The meeting includes decisions on utility chemical contracts, mowing services, and a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.

• Rezoning requests for Nocatee Holdings LLC, Habitat for Humanity, and Dollar General
• Contracts for water/wastewater treatment chemicals with Allied Universal, Hawkins, and Univar Solutions USA
• Annual mowing services contract with Aero Groundtek, LLC
• Resolution for the vacation of Right of Way, Albritton (VAC-0010-2020)
• Budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 regarding Special Projects and Construction Fund

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several administrative items including a budget amendment for capital infrastructure. Discussion includes an annual road paving contract award and a letter of support for United States Bicycle Route 15.

• Annual Road Paving Project contract award to Pavement Maintenance, LLC
• Resolution/Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Capital Infrastructure
• Letter of Support for United States Bicycle Route 15
• Lease documents for Tractor and Mower equipment
• vTECH io Managed IT Services Agreement Amendment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several ordinances and resolutions regarding property rezoning and land use. The body will review requests from Nocatee Holdings LLC, Habitat for Humanity, Cui Hai Ying, and Palmetto Arcadia.

• Rezoning request RZNE-0019-2021 for Nocatee Holdings LLC
• Comprehensive Plan amendment for Maronda COMP 0006 2021
• Rezoning request RZNE-0023-2021 for Habitat for Humanity
• Land use request USE-0075-2021 for a dog kennel (Cui Hai Ying)
• Rezoning request RZNE-0025-2021 for Dollar General (Palmetto Arcadia)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several quasi-judicial matters including rezoning ordinances and a development plan. The agenda also includes work authorizations for bridge scour countermeasures and budget amendments.

• Weiler Work Authorization: Airport Road Bridge 044012 Scour Countermeasures Design
• Weiler Work Authorization: County Road 760A- Bridge 044010 Scour Countermeasures Design
• Ordinance/Geraci-King-RZNE-0012-2020 rezoning
• Ordinance/Reardon-RZNE-0024-2021 rezoning
• Resolution for Point Charlotte, LLC - Kingsway Golf Course / Development Plan

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a bid award for the Jail Control Room System Upgrade Project and a budget amendment for the Law Enforcement Trust. The meeting also includes several vendor agreements and a revised workplace policy.

• Bid award for Jail Control Room System Upgrade Project
• Budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 regarding Law Enforcement Trust - Gen Fund
• LIHEAP vendor agreements with FPL and Peace River Electric
• Interlocal agreement with Charlotte County for leachate disposal
• Revised Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy

Tourism Development Council

The council will review the Tourism Development Marketing Grant Program guidelines and applications. The meeting also includes discussion regarding DeSoto County’s 135th Anniversary and event calendar promotion.

• Review of Tourism Development Marketing Grant Program
• DeSoto County’s 135th Anniversary
• Event Calendar Promotion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review action items regarding two specific rezoning requests. The body will consider ordinances related to the Geraci and Reardon projects.

• Ordinance/Geraci-King-RZNE-0012-2020 22-019
• Ordinance/Reardon-RZNE-0024-2021 22-020

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a vision for economic development success. The agenda includes a presentation on the 2020 Strategic Plan and an update on broadband planning.

• Presentation of the DeSoto County EcoDev Strategic Plan 2020 reVision by VFA
• Broadband update and review of the DEO Broadband Planning Toolkit
• Approval of October 14, 2021 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a commercial contract for real property and a contract for the jail roof project. The meeting includes budget amendments for various departments and a presentation on American Rescue Plan funds.

• Commercial contract for purchase of real property at 815 N. Mills Avenue, Arcadia, FL
• Contract with Tremco for Jail Roof Project
• Declaration of 1064 N. Mills Ave and 11386 NE Herbert Ave as surplus property
• Resolution and agreement with F.D.O.T. for S.W. Welles Avenue road paving
• Budget amendments for Mosquito Control, Law Enforcement Trust, and Animal Control

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several resolutions and contract agreements. Items include emergency management planning, bridge scour countermeasures, and environmental monitoring services.

• EMS-LIFEPAK grant award over $25,000
• Amended 2021/2022 Mosquito Control budget
• Resolution for Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan adoption
• FDOT SCOP Airport Road Bridge scouring countermeasures agreement
• FDOT SCOP CR760A bridge scouring countermeasures agreement