Washington County BOCC public meetings in 2023
13 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Board Meeting
The Washington County Board of Commissioners is holding an emergency/special meeting to consider two agenda items: a lawsuit involving the county and a request to approve a county pageant. The meeting also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, approving previous minutes, and public participation.
- Wacasey vs. Washington County - David Pettis Jr., Chairman
- Request for approval of Washington County Pageant - Tray Hawkins, Commissioner
Regular Meeting
The Washington County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider adopting amendments to the Land Development Code. The board will also discuss and potentially approve items including opioid settlement funding allocations, a mosquito control contract with FDACS, and a public relations services RFP, among other administrative matters.
- Public hearing on Land Development Code text amendments
- State of Florida Opioids Settlement Funding discussion
- FDACS contract for mosquito control
- Public Relations Services RFP discussion
- November vouchers totaling $7,550,656.67
Regular Meeting
The Washington County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a line of credit resolution and approve related loan documents. The board will also adopt the agenda and allow public participation on non-agenda items. The meeting is largely procedural, focused on financial approvals.
- Line of Credit Resolution
- Approval of Loan Documents
- Authorization for Chairman to Execute Loan Documents
Regular Meeting
The Washington County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, adoption of the agenda and minutes, and public participation. Key agenda items include a citizen's concerns about property tax increases, a request to waive fees for a United Way tax preparation program, and discussion of fire department grants and budgets. The board will also consider various contracts, grants, and budget amendments.
- Concerns regarding increase in property taxes (citizen comment)
- Request for usage of Ag Center for United Way's Volunteer Income Tax Preparation Program and waiver of fees
- Firefighter Assistance Grant acceptance of $45,197.10 for Orange Hill Fire Department
- E911 Equipment Cyber Security Firewall Grant in the amount of $63,000
- Cyber Security Network Upgrade to PSAP Grant in the amount of $143,719.67
Special Board Meeting
The Washington County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a burn ban proposed by Chairman Tray Hawkins. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as call to order, invocation, pledge, agenda adoption, and public participation. No other substantive business is listed.
- Burn ban discussion led by Chairman Tray Hawkins
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker) for non-agenda topics
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for November 16, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. CST
Regular Meeting
The Washington County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on three small-scale future land use map amendments, an animal control ordinance amendment, and several consent agenda items including grants and agreements. The board will also hear updates from the sheriff, a legislative update, and discuss a loan agreement.
- Public hearing: Williams property on Highway 77, Chipley, from General Commercial to Agriculture/Silviculture for residential development
- Public hearing: Bruner property on Highway 77, Chipley, from General Commercial to Agriculture/Silviculture for residential development
- Public hearing: Benson/Chambers property on St. Mary's Road, Caryville, from Agriculture/Silviculture to Residential Low for multiple single-family dwellings
- Animal Control Ordinance Amendment
- Approval of September vouchers totaling $8,220,374.82
Board Workshop
The Washington County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss and potentially act on several administrative and operational items, including a legislative update, a grant approval for a tanker pumper, a reappointment to the Tri-County Airport Authority, and the cancellation of the November workshop. They will also review the Medical Examiner interlocal agreement for FY2024, set the 2024 board workshop and meeting schedule, and adopt the 2024 holiday schedule. Updates will be provided on the Williams Road Bridge Replacement bid, park projects, the FDACS Ag Center Portico third bid opening, and a Mudhill remediation system task order. The agenda includes routine items and no major public hearings or zoning changes.
- Approval of Washington County Tanker Pumper Grant
- Reappointment of Ross Staham to Tri-County Airport Authority
- Cancellation of November workshop due to holiday conflict
- Medical Examiner Interlocal Agreement for FY2024
- Williams Road Bridge Replacement bid tabulation
Special Board Meeting
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single substantive agenda item: a discussion led by Chairman Tray Hawkins regarding a FEMA time extension. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as call to order, invocation, pledge, adoption of the agenda, and public participation.
- FEMA time extension discussion led by Chairman Tray Hawkins
- Public participation allowed per Florida Statute 286.0114, with 3-minute speaking limit
- Next regular meeting scheduled as a workshop on October 12, 2023
Washington County Legislative Delegation Meeting
The Washington County Legislative Delegation is meeting to hear presentations from local officials and representatives of various organizations. The agenda includes opening remarks, prayer, and appearances by the City of Chipley, Town of Wausau, and several nonprofit groups. Public comments will be taken before adjournment.
- Mayor Tracy Andrews, City of Chipley, appearance
- Roger Hagan, Town of Wausau, appearance
- Jennifer Jones, Florida Cultural Alliance, appearance
- Robert Thompson, PanCare of Florida, appearance
- Public comments period
Final Budget Hearing
The Washington County Board of Commissioners holds its final budget hearing to adopt the millage rate, the general budget, and the MSBU budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. The millage rate remains at 8.5000, which is 8.54 percent above the rolled-back rate of 7.8313, with the increase in ad valorem revenue attributed to higher gross taxable value. Public comment is allowed per Florida Statute 286.0114, with three minutes per speaker.
- Millage rate resolution set at 8.5000 mills, 8.54% above rolled-back rate
- Adoption of 2023-2024 fiscal year budget resolution
- Adoption of 2023-2024 MSBU (Municipal Services Benefit Unit) budget resolution
- Public participation allowed on agenda and non-agenda items, 3 minutes per speaker
Regular Meeting
The Washington County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, grants, and appointments, including road construction awards and grant acceptances. They will also discuss items such as a land use change waiver, health department contract, and county administrator contract. The meeting includes public participation and several updates.
- Approval of ITB 2023-10 REBID for Road Zone 4.3 (Jewel Road, Kent Mill Pond Road, Porter Pond Road) to Anderson Columbia Company, Inc.
- Approval of ITB 2023-11 REBID for Countywide Pavement Maintenance to American Sand & Asphalt Paving
- Approval of Resilient Florida Grant Acceptance
- Approval of FDOT Grant Agreement for Dumajack Road
- Reallocation of FY23 Budgeted Funds for MSBU in the amount of $10,500
Board Workshop
The Washington County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss and potentially act on a wide range of items, including a hospital lease update, an animal control ordinance amendment, appointments, grant agreements, and multiple road and infrastructure projects. Several items involve approvals for bids, change orders, and task orders, many related to Hurricane Sally recovery and FEMA-funded work. The agenda is substantive, with numerous concrete decisions and discussions scheduled.
- Hospital lease and Northwest Florida Community Hospital facts presentation by CEO Michael Kozar
- Proposed amendment to Animal Control Ordinance No. 2011-4
- FDOT grant agreement approval for Dumajack Road
- ITB 2023-10 REBID for Jewel Road, Kent Mill Road, and Porter Road: recommendation for award
- ITB 2023-14: Installation of generators at five critical facilities
Board Workshop
The Washington County Board of Commissioners holds a tentative budget hearing to set the millage rate and adopt the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget. The proposed millage rate is 8.50, which is 8.54 percent above the rolled-back rate of 7.8313, due to increased gross taxable value. The board will also consider the MSBU budget and schedule a final budget hearing for October 2, 2023.
- Millage rate resolution set at 8.5000 mills
- 2023-2024 fiscal year budget resolution
- 2023-2024 MSBU budget resolution
- Final budget hearing scheduled for October 2, 2023 at 5:05 p.m.