Franklin County public meetings in 2021
20 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board will consider rejecting all bids for the CR30A resurfacing and SGI Fishing Pier Access Road FEMA repairs due to costs exceeding available funds, and rebid with reduced scope. They will also vote on several other actions, including a change order for CR67, advertising for the Alligator Drive Multi-Use Path, and accepting grant funds. Informational reports from county departments and presentations on the flood map update and Weems hospital are also scheduled.
- Reject bids and rebid CR30A resurfacing (low bid $4,840,217.74 vs $3,671,550 available)
- Reject bids and rebid SGI Fishing Pier Access Road FEMA repairs (low bid ~$70,000 over $109,921.67 estimate)
- Approve Change Order #2 reducing CR67 SCOP contract by $66,629.20
- Advertise for construction of Alligator Drive Multi-Use Path (marina to Tom Roberts Road)
- Accept $250,000 supplemental grant for Fort Coombs Armory fire suppression
Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board is meeting to consider specific land use applications. Items include a variance for a property on Firefly Circle, final plat approval for Miller's Landing, and a public hearing for a rezoning request by Knight Financial Partners.
- Variance request for 3398 Firefly Circle to construct a Rock Revetment within the setback
- Final Plat approval for Miller's Landing, a 6-lot subdivision in Lanark Village
- Public hearing for Knight Financial Partners LLC to rezone 79.67 acres in St. James West PUD
- Building report covering new home permits in Apalachicola, Eastpoint, and other areas
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will vote on increasing the cost of a FEMA-funded mobile home replacement to $114,752.10 due to a supplier contract change. The board will also open sealed bids for road improvements on CR 30A and repairs to the St. George Island Fishing Pier Road. Additionally, the board will approve contracts for engineering services and a modular scale house replacement at the landfill.
- Motion to change mobile home replacement cost for 552 Oyster Road from $89,752.21 to $114,752.10
- Sealed bid opening for CR 30A Improvements from Thirteen Mile Road to US 98 (approx. 5.291 miles)
- Sealed bid opening for St. George Island Fishing Pier Road repairs including rip-rap and asphalt patching
- Approval of CEI contract with AECOM for LAP CR370 Alligator Drive Multi-Use Path Project
- Approval to advertise for bids for a replacement modular scale house at the landfill
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Commission will vote on several action items, including a $20,000 museum grant, a FDEP permit application for Alligator Drive reconstruction, a SCOP agreement for Womack Creek culvert repairs, an architectural fee proposal for Carrabelle Beach Park restoration, nine budget resolutions, four line-item budget amendments, and appointments to the ACCESS 67 broadband program. The board will also consider two variance requests and a preliminary plat application, and receive informational reports from county departments.
- Approve $20,000 Museum Project Grant to Camp Gordon Johnston Museum for paving
- Approve FDEP permit application for Alligator Drive reconstruction
- Approve SCOP grant agreement for Womack Creek Culvert Repairs on CR67
- Approve $23,800 architectural fee proposal for Carrabelle Beach Wayside Park Restoration
- Adopt nine budget resolutions totaling over $3.5 million in unanticipated revenues
Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board will consider several variance requests, a critical shoreline application, a preliminary plat, and an easement revision. The board will also review the building report and approve the previous meeting's minutes.
- Variance request at 667 Bald Point Road for a 1,000 sq ft house encroaching into front setback and wetlands zone
- Variance request for Bill Thomas Cottages and Townhomes on St. George Island for setbacks on 2nd Street and West Pine Avenue
- Variance request at 4198 St. Theresa Ave for an addition encroaching 15' into front setback (previously approved but expired)
- Critical shoreline application at 19 Carousel Terrace for a dock, seawall, and turbidity barrier
- Preliminary plat for Miller's Landing, a 6-lot subdivision in Lanark Village
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Commission will hold public hearings on the 5-year capital plan and a beach warning flag ordinance, and consider a request to add a non-binding poll question on St. George Island incorporation to the ballot. They will also vote on several contracts, including a FEMA repair extension for Alligator Drive and a construction contract for a multi-use path.
- Request to add non-binding poll question on St. George Island incorporation to next ballot
- Public hearing on 5-Year Capital Improvements Schedule
- Public hearing on ordinance excluding Saint George Sound from Beach Warning Flag System
- Contract extension for Alligator Drive FEMA repairs (120-day change order)
- Approval of $24,696 change order to re-stripe Alligator Drive
Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board is meeting to consider specific development requests. Items include dock construction permits, a preliminary plat for Miller's Landing, and an easement revision for Silent Waters Subdivision. The board will also hold a workshop on recreational improvements for Vrooman Park and Lighthouse Park.
- Dock permits for 39 and 19 Carousel Terrace, Alligator Point
- Preliminary sketch plat for Miller's Landing (6 lots, 2.01 acres)
- Easement revision for Silent Waters Subdivision, Carrabelle
- Workshop on improvements to Vrooman Park and Lighthouse Park
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on funding the remaining match for a fire suppression system at Fort Coombs Armory, approve a supplemental grant for the Alligator Drive path, and consider several other action items. They will also hold public hearings on a land use and zoning change for a 38.54-acre parcel. Most other agenda items are informational reports from county departments.
- Board action to request $124,996 match from TDC funds for Armory sprinkler system
- Approval of $163,628 supplemental grant for LAP CR370 Alligator Drive Multi-Use Path
- Public hearing: change 38.54 acres from Agriculture to Residential (Section 25, T6S R4W)
- Public hearing: rezone 38.54 acres from A-2 to R-6 Rural Residential
- Approval of 2021-2022 State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement
Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners holds a special meeting on September 30, 2021. The primary action is approving the final bill list for Fiscal Year 2020-21 for payment. The agenda contains no public hearings, zoning changes, or new contracts.
- Approval of the final Bill List for Fiscal Year 2020-21
Board of County Commissioners - Budget Public Hearing
The Board of County Commissioners is holding its second and final budget public hearing to adopt the final millage levy and budget for fiscal year 2021-22. Staff will report any changes since the first hearing on September 7, 2021, and the public may comment for up to three minutes. The board will then vote on resolutions to adopt the final millage rate and budget.
- Adoption of final 2021-22 millage levy resolution
- Adoption of final 2021-22 budget resolution
- Public comments on FY 2021-22 millage and budget (3-minute limit)
- Budget changes since September 7, 2021 hearing reported by Erin Griffith
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is set to approve a $208,888 contract with Southeastern Consulting Engineers for highway resurfacing and a $5 million match for the Eastpoint dredge project. The Board will also accept an $80,000 state grant for boat ramp improvements and consider zoning applications for a dock and airplane hangar.
- Approve $208,888 contract with Southeastern Consulting Engineers for CR30A resurfacing project.
- Sign agreement for $5 million match for Eastpoint & 2-mile dredge project.
- Accept $80,000 Florida Boating Improvement Grant for St. George Island boat ramp.
- Approve site plan for 60'x50' airplane hangar at 373 Airport Road.
- Approve critical shoreline application for dock at 219 West Gorrie Drive.
Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board is meeting to consider specific development requests and an ordinance amendment. Staff reports indicate that two dock applications meet requirements pending federal or state permits. The board will also review a site plan for a new airplane hangar and a proposed amendment to the Private Property Rights Comprehensive Plan.
- 39 Carousel Terrace: Request for dock additions contingent on federal permit.
- 1494 Alligator Drive: Request for dock access walkway contingent on state and federal permits.
- 28 Airport Road: Site plan review for a new 60'x50' airplane hangar.
- Franklin County Private Property Rights Comp Plan Amendment: Proposed ordinance change.
Board of County Commissioners - Budget Public Hearing
The Board of County Commissioners is holding the first of two public hearings to discuss the tentative millage levy and budget for fiscal year 2021-22. Mrs. Erin Griffith will present updates since the last workshop and propose the tentative millage rate. The Board will also vote to adopt the Classification and Pay Plan and the tentative budget resolutions.
- First Budget Public Hearing for FY 2021-22
- Adoption of the Classification and Pay Plan
- Adoption of the tentative 2021-22 millage levy
- Adoption of the tentative 2021-22 budget
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve several action items, including a dredging agreement for the Eastpoint and Two Mile Channels, a pay and classification plan, and contracts for disaster debris monitoring and removal. The board will also consider allowing golf carts on fishing piers and approving SHIP housing reports.
- Corps Memorandum of Agreement for dredging Eastpoint Channel and Two Mile Channel
- Pay and classification plan presented by Evergreen Solutions
- Disaster debris monitoring contractors: Tetra Tech, Disaster Program & Ops; removal contractors: SDR, Crowder Gulf, CERES Environmental
- Request to authorize golf carts on Eastpoint and St. George Island Fishing Piers for ADA accommodation
- SHIP Annual Report closeout FY 2018-2019 ($462,870.11 expended) and HHRP 2019-2020 report
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is deciding on several action items, including an emergency electrical update for the Emergency Operations Center and the purchase of new airport equipment. The Board will also determine whether to apply for Round 2 CDBG Disaster Recovery funding for Hurricane Michael impacts. Additionally, the Board will vote on two variance requests for properties on St. George Island and consider a critical shoreline application for a dock.
- Request to proceed with emergency electrical update and roof repair for the EOC
- Request to purchase a new 20’ Bat-Wing mower for approximately $27,000
- Decision on applying for CDBG Disaster Recovery funding for Hurricane Michael
- Variance request for 355 Bruce Street to build a house in setback zones
- Variance request for 219 West Gorrie Drive to build a storage building in setbacks
Board of County Commissioners - Budget Workshop
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is conducting a budget workshop for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The agenda lists departmental budget reviews for entities including the Sheriff, Health Department, and Weems Hospital. No final actions or votes are scheduled for this workshop session.
- Budget review for Weems Hospital
- Budget review for the Health Department
- Review of Carrabelle and Apalachicola Redevelopment Trusts
- Discussion of Solid Waste Grant funding
- Review of Auditor Fees and Insurance
Board of Adjustments - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of Adjustments will consider a variance request from Billy G. Blackburn to build a house and swimming pool that encroach into the Critical Habitat Zone setback and front setback at 355 Bruce Street, St. George Island. The board will also approve the June 9, 2021 meeting minutes. Public comment is allowed via Zoom or in writing.
- Variance to build a 1,458 sq ft house 18 ft into Critical Habitat Zone setback and 3 ft into front setback
- Variance to build a swimming pool 38 ft into Critical Habitat Zone setback
- Property: 355 Bruce Street, Block 57, Lot 1, Unit 5, St. George Island
- Approval of June 9, 2021 meeting minutes
Planning & Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider multiple shoreline dock permits, commercial site plans, an ordinance amendment for St. James Bay, and a rezoning request. Public comment is allowed via Zoom or in person.
- Dock applications at 1474 Alligator Drive, 26 Mardi Gras Way, 147 Harbor Circle, 333 River Road, 1927 Indian Harbor Road, 1968 Highway 98 West, 2392 Highway 98 West, and 4530 St. Theresa Landings Road
- Commercial site plan for RV park at 2118 Highway 98, Lanark Village
- Site plan for 12 additional villa units at St. James Bay Golf Course (160 Laughing Gull Lane)
- Ordinance amendment for St. James Bay PUD to allow 575 residential units, 18-hole golf course, 210,000 sq ft commercial space
- Rezoning of 5.9-acre parcel in Eastpoint from C-2 to R-7 Multi-Family High Density (Seacured Storage LLC)
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will approve a $100,000 transfer to fund a new airfield vault generator. The Board will also set public hearing dates for the 2021/2022 county budget and approve several grant applications for the Sheriff's Department. Additionally, the Board will open RFPs for disaster debris services and receive bids for a road resurfacing project.
- Approve $100,000 for airfield vault generator and fuel tank
- Set public hearing dates for 2021/2022 County Budget (Sept 7 and 21)
- Approve $48,100 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Sheriff's Dept
- Approve $34,366.21 E911 Rural Grant Agreement for Sheriff's Dept
- Open RFPs for Disaster Debris Monitoring and Removal Services
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
The Franklin County Commission will vote on several action items, including approval of emergency management grants totaling over $173,000, a rezoning request for 0.129 acres at 336 Patton Road, and an increased cost for a hurricane housing mobile home replacement. The board will also hear reports from department heads and consider advertising for a solid waste equipment operator position.
- Approve EMPA Grant #A0197 for $105,806.00
- Approve EMPG Grant #G0230 for $53,504.00 and EMPG-ARPA Grant #G0248 for $13,926.00
- Rezoning 0.129 acres at 336 Patton Road (public hearing at 10:35 a.m.)
- Increase mobile home replacement cost at 522 Oyster Road from $81,324.05 to $85,452.21
- Advertise for Solid Waste Equipment Operator position