Franklin County public meetings in 2023
37 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on December 19, 2023. Key items include a hearing on voting requirements for building height changes and a public hearing to abandon a public road on St. George Island. The Board will also act on multiple variance requests for docks and residential setbacks, as well as sketch and final plat applications for property subdivisions and combinations.
- Public hearing on a county ordinance regarding voting requirements for building height changes.
- Public hearing to abandon a 30-foot wide alley (Gunn Street) in Block 3 East, St. George Island.
- Variance requests for docks at 1911 Hwy 98 W, 1227 Watkins Drive, 2164 Hwy 98, and 1988 Hwy 98 W.
- Variance requests for residential setbacks at 1915 Indian Harbor Road and 4050 St. Theresa Avenue.
- RFP for Code Enforcement Services, seeking a 1-year continuing services contract with renewal options.
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 5-Year Capital Improvement Schedule. They will also review a task order for West Hangar Development planning and design services. Additionally, the board will open sealed bids for parking improvements and host a workshop on golf cart regulations for St. George Island.
- Public hearing on the 5-Year Capital Improvement Schedule
- Task Order No. 12 for West Hangar Development planning and design
- Sealed bid opening for SGI Parking Improvements at 1st and Chili Blvd
- Invitation to bid for Critical Facilities Generators
- Workshop on Golf Carts and Low Speed Vehicles on St. George Island
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will consider a zoning workshop request for The Landings PUD and a grant application for abandoned African-American cemeteries. The agenda also includes the opening of sealed bids for road widening and washout repairs, as well as proposals for auditing and engineering services.
- The Landings PUD Zoning Workshop Request
- Abandoned African-American Cemeteries Grant Application
- Sealed Bids: CR 67 Phase II Widening and Resurfacing
- Sealed Bids: C30A East Gulf Avenue Washout Repair
- Request for Proposals: Auditing Services
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review various department reports and project updates. Discussion items include building height restrictions and updates on the Franklin 98 Project and CDBG.
- Discussion on building height restrictions
- Franklin 98 Project update
- CPTA Agreement update
- Bid opening for Franklin County Health Department roof replacement in Carrabelle
- CDBG update
Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review a proposed addendum regarding the Gulf State Bank Building. This item involves a potential reduction in the purchase price for the property located at Highway 98 and Island Drive in Eastpoint. The meeting also includes an information item regarding Formosa termites.
- Proposed addendum to reduce the purchase price of the old Gulf State Bank Building
- Discussion of the Gulf State Bank Building at Highway 98 and Island Drive
- Information session regarding Formosa termites
Board of County Commissioners - Workshop
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss stormwater plans, fill, and clearcutting of lots on St. George Island and other unincorporated areas. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker.
- Discussion of stormwater plans, fill, and clearcutting on St. George Island and other unincorporated areas
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding stormwater regulation and golf cart use in Lanark Village. The meeting also includes reviews of lot reconfigurations, critical shoreline dock applications, and a final plat for Sand Oaks Beach.
- Public hearing: Golf carts in part of Lanark Village
- Public hearing: Regulating and requiring stormwater on SGI
- Public hearing: Regulating fill and stormwater in Unincorporated Franklin County
- Lot reconfiguration requests for 2140 Hwy 98 West and 1808 Hwy 98 West
- Critical shoreline dock applications for 2154 Hwy 98 East, 1567 Alligator Drive, and 2118 Highway 98 E
Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss fill and stormwater issues. The Board will also consider an emergency temporary ordinance.
- Discussion on fill and stormwater issues
- Consideration of an emergency temporary ordinance
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine approvals, department reports, and public comments. The main actionable items are two lot reconfiguration requests on Highway 98 West in Carrabelle, both tabled from the September 19 meeting. The board will also open bids for dune walkovers on St. George Island.
- Lot reconfiguration at 2140 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle (applicant Martin Wohl)
- Lot reconfiguration at 1808 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle (applicant David Quackenbush)
- Bid opening for 8th, 9th, and 10th Street West Dune Walkovers on St. George Island
- Approval of county bills and minutes
- Reports from department directors and constitutional officers
Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting
This special meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 29, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. The main listed action is Payment of County Bills under the FY 2022-23 Final Bill List, with no total dollar amount shown in the agenda. Public comments are limited to that special meeting agenda item.
- Payment of County Bills: FY 2022-23 Final Bill List
- Public comments limited to the special meeting agenda item
Board of County Commissioners - Budget Public Hearing
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is holding the final public hearing to adopt the millage levy and budget for fiscal year 2023-24. Fiscal Manager Erin Griffith will provide a budget update and state the proposed final millage levy. The Board will take action to adopt the final millage rate and the final budget via resolution.
- Final Budget Public Hearing for FY 2023-24
- Adoption of the final 2023-24 millage levy by Resolution
- Adoption of the final 2023-24 budget by Resolution
- Public comment period with a 5-minute time limit per speaker
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will review two lot reconfiguration applications in Carrabelle. The agenda also includes reports from department directors and the Planning and Zoning Adjustment Board.
- Lot reconfiguration at 2140 Hwy 98 West to split three lots
- Lot reconfiguration at 1808 Hwy 98 West to create two 80-foot wide lots
- RFP for Emergency Planning, Disaster Recovery, and Mitigation Grant Program Services
- Approval of minutes and payment of county bills
- Reports from EOC Director, PanCare, Weems CEO, and SJLV Fire Department
Board of County Commissioners - Budget Public Hearing
The Board of County Commissioners is holding the first public hearing to adopt the tentative millage levy and budget for fiscal year 2023-24. The fiscal manager will present the proposed tentative millage rate, followed by public comments and board discussion. The board will then vote on resolutions to adopt the tentative millage rate and budget.
- Public hearing on FY 2023-24 tentative millage levy and budget
- Adoption of resolution for tentative 2023-24 millage levy
- Adoption of resolution for tentative 2023-24 budget
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes in person, 3 minutes via Zoom
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will review department reports and open sealed bids for the reconstruction of two baseball and softball fields at Vrooman Park. The meeting includes two public hearings to consider rezoning approximately 5 acres of land from single-family estate residential to a district allowing mobile homes. No specific dollar amounts for the construction project are listed in the agenda text.
- Open sealed bids for Vrooman Park Ballfield Improvements (reconstruction of two fields in Eastpoint)
- Public Hearing: Rezone 5.00 +/- acres from R-3 to R-3MH (Single Family Estate Residential/Mobile Homes)
- Public Hearing: Rezone 5.28 +/- acres from R-3 to R-3MH (Single Family Estate Residential/Mobile Homes)
- Report from Sheriff A J Smith regarding Camera System
- Report from Interim Airport Manager Ted Mosteller
Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners holds a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on a sales contract to purchase the old Gulf State Bank Building. The property is located at the intersection of Highway 98 and Island Drive in Eastpoint, Florida. The meeting includes time for public comments on this specific agenda item.
- Discussion of a sales contract to purchase the old Gulf State Bank Building
- Property located at the intersection of Highway 98 and Island Drive, Eastpoint, Florida
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings to adopt an ordinance allowing golf carts on part of Bald Point and to amend the Leave No Trace ordinance to include Carrabelle, McKissack, Alligator Point, and Bald Point beaches. The board will also consider zoning variances and site plans for commercial properties, including a seafood distribution building at 454 US Highway 98. Additionally, the board will open bids for improvements at Vrooman Park, including a metal roof for the batting cage and fencing for multiple fields.
- Public hearing to adopt ordinance for golf cart use on part of Bald Point
- Public hearing to amend Leave No Trace ordinance for Carrabelle and McKissack beaches
- Public hearing to amend Leave No Trace ordinance for Alligator Point and Bald Point beaches
- Variance request to build at 7 feet in VE 13 Flood Zone for seafood distribution building at 454 US Highway 98
- Invitation to bid for metal roof installation over batting cage at Vrooman Park
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on August 1, 2023, to consider a range of planning and zoning items, including variance requests, critical shoreline applications, commercial site plans, a plat approval, and rezoning requests. The board will also receive reports from constitutional officers, department directors, and other officials, and will open bids for a re-roofing project and solicit qualifications for dune restoration engineering services.
- Variance and critical shoreline application for 324 Patton Street, St. George Island (seawall, riprap, backfill)
- Critical shoreline application for 371 Smith Road, Apalachicola (single-family dock)
- Commercial site plan for 24 Island Drive, Eastpoint (two enclosed storage facilities)
- Final plat approval for Heron's Crossing, 31 lots on Leisure Lane, St. George Island
- Rezoning of two parcels (5-acre and 5.28-acre) from R-3 to R-3MH in Eastpoint
Board of County Commissioners - Budget Workshop
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is conducting a budget workshop to review financial plans for various departments and agencies. The agenda lists updates for the Sheriff, Health Department, and other county offices, as well as discussions on grants and redevelopment trusts. No final budget decisions are made at this workshop; it is for information and public comment only.
- Budget update presentation by Mrs. Erin Griffith
- Departmental budget reviews including Sheriff, Health Department, and Weems Hospital
- Discussion on Carrabelle Redevelopment Trust and Apalachicola Redevelopment Trust
- Review of grants, insurance, and other funds
- Public comment period allowed for agenda items
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several land-use and development items, including a dredge project, a variance, a dock, a convenience store, and a subdivision plat. The board will also hear updates on the Eastpoint Medical Clinic, legislative matters, and an audit. Public comments are invited.
- Eastpoint Dredge Project
- Variance request at 1250 Alligator Drive to encroach ~2.3 ft into front setback
- Dock construction at 2248 Highway 98 East (924 sq ft)
- Commercial site plan for 4,178 sq ft convenience store at 214 US Highway 98
- Final plat review to reduce density to 30 lots at Enclave at St. James Bay
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on two separate rezoning ordinances. Each item involves reclassifying 0.16 +/- acre land in Section 29, Township 9 South, Range 6 West, from C-2 Commercial Business District to C-4 Commercial Mixed Use Residential District. The agenda also includes department reports and the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with CareerSource.
- Public Hearing 16: Rezoning 0.16 +/- acre in Section 29 from C-2 to C-4
- Public Hearing 17: Rezoning 0.16 +/- acre in Section 29 from C-2 to C-4
- Approval of MOU/IFAs with CareerSource (Item 14)
- Sheriff A.J. 'Tony' Smith report on parking issues on Alligator Point (Item 4)
- Zoning Department Reorganization Update by Building Official Steve Paterson (Item 12)
Board of County Commissioners - Workshop
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss a workforce affordable housing project. The agenda includes presentations from the Eastpoint Water and Sewer District administrator and the project developer, followed by a discussion. No formal votes are scheduled; it is a discussion-only workshop.
- Discussion of workforce affordable housing project
- Presentation by Billy Fuentes, Eastpoint Water and Sewer District Administrator
- Presentation by Joseph Wilch, CEO of ADONAI (project developer)
Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss a dredge agreement, presented by County Attorney Michael Shuler. The agenda includes public comments, the dredge agreement item, and commissioners' comments. No other substantive items are listed.
- Dredge agreement discussion led by County Attorney Michael Shuler
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom; not live-streamed on Forgotten Coast TV
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on proposed ordinances regulating golf carts on Alligator Point and electric bicycles countywide. The board will also consider a request to increase the subsidy for Southland Emergency Medical Services, along with several variance, shoreline, and site plan applications.
- Public hearing on ordinance allowing golf carts on certain Alligator Point roads under restrictions
- Public hearing on ordinance prohibiting electric bicycles on beaches, paths, and parks in unincorporated areas
- Request to increase subsidy to Southland Emergency Medical Services
- Variance request at 328 Patton Street, St. George Island, for seawall encroachment
- Critical shoreline applications for docks at 380 Alligator Drive, 1469 E Gulf Beach Drive, and 2812 US Hwy 98 E
Board of County Commissioners - Workshop
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss travel trailers, motor homes, and mobile campers. The discussion will include presentations from Sheriff A. J. Smith and Department of Health Environmental Health staff, followed by commission discussion. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Discussion on travel trailers, motor homes, and mobile campers
- Presentation by Sheriff A. J. Smith
- Presentation by Department of Health Environmental Health staff
- Public comments allowed on the agenda item
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners holds its regular meeting on May 2, 2023. The primary action item involves reviewing a bid for tree and vegetation removal at the Apalachicola Airport. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as approving minutes and paying county bills.
- Item 13: Obstruction Removal bid for Apalachicola Airport (survey, removal, and disposal of trees/vegetation)
- Item 1: Approval of the County Bill List for Payment
- Item 2: Approval of Minutes
- Item 11: Presentation by Frank 'Dusty' May regarding Waterflow
- Item 12: Update from St. James/Lanark Village Fire Department
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review several land use and zoning applications, including requests for new docks and commercial site plans. The meeting also includes public hearings for rezoning ordinances and a bid opening for bridge repairs.
- Critical shoreline dock construction requests at 2816 and 2186 East Hwy 98
- Commercial site plan reviews for a carport at 383 Hwy 98 and a pole barn at 446 Hwy 98 E
- Public hearings for rezoning land at 139 and 135 E Gulf Beach Drive
- Public hearing to consider abandoning 0.15 acres at the end of Bay City Road
- Sealed bid opening for Womack Creek Bridge Culvert Repair (Bridge #494035)
Board of County Commissioners - Workshop
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public workshop to discuss the use of golf carts on Alligator Point and Bald Point. This meeting is a workshop and will not be live-streamed.
- Discussion regarding golf carts on Alligator Point/Bald Point
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider a broadband partnership proposal and a commercial site plan for Beach Cottages. The meeting also includes department director reports and the approval of county bills.
- Commercial Site Plan review for Beach Cottages at 2118 Hwy 98 E, Lanark Village
- Public/Private Broadband Partnership proposal from Consolidation Communications
- Request for Extension to Provide Direct Services from CareerSource
- Approval of County Bill List for Payment
- Recognition of Franklin County School District Boys Basketball Team and Cheerleaders
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will open sealed bids for a new fuel farm at Apalachicola Regional Airport and a wood dune walkover at 7th Street West, St. George Island. The board will also hold public hearings on a travel trailer ordinance, a rezoning of 8.03 acres, and a planned unit development amendment for Serenity Seaside Resort. Additionally, the board will consider variance requests and site plan applications for properties in St. George Island, Lanark Village, and Eastpoint.
- Bid opening for Fuel Farm Replacement at Apalachicola Regional Airport, including 12,000-gallon Jet-A and Avgas tanks
- Bid opening for 7th Street West Dune Walkover construction on St. George Island
- Public hearing on an ordinance regulating the occupancy and use of travel trailers
- Public hearing on rezoning 8.03 acres of land
- Public hearing on Serenity Seaside Resort Planned Unit Development Amendment
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and the payment of county bills. The meeting includes public comments and reports from constitutional officers and department directors.
- Approval of County Bill List for Payment
- Approval of Minutes
- Public Comments (3-minute limit)
- Awards for Coach Ray Bailey and John Solomon
- Reports from Department Directors
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on adopting an updated 5-Year Capital Improvement Schedule, repealing the local setback for onsite sewage systems from waters and wetlands, and amending the Serenity Seaside Resort PUD to rearrange its layout and relocate an access from Island Drive to South Bayshore Drive. The board will also consider a dock application, a rezoning request, a final plat, and various reports.
- Public hearing: 5-Year Capital Improvement Schedule adoption
- Public hearing: Ordinance to repeal local setback for onsite sewage disposal systems from waters/wetlands
- Public hearing: Serenity Seaside Resort PUD amendment to relocate access from Island Drive to South Bayshore Drive
- Critical shoreline application: 760 sq ft dock at 348 Patton Street, Eastpoint
- Rezoning request: ARK OZB II, LLC for 8.3 acres in Eastpoint from R-1A to R-1
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and paying bills, plus department reports. The main action item is a request to build a commercial dock at 399 Hwy 98, Eastpoint, which was previously tabled; the board will consider approving it with a contingency that construction waits until the dredge project is completed. Several presentations and reports are also scheduled, though one item (Senior Services Update) has been moved to a later meeting.
- Commercial dock application at 399 Hwy 98, Eastpoint: 49'x4' walkway, 60'x6' terminus, 5 boat slips, contingent on state/federal permits and dredge completion
- County bill list for payment and approval of minutes
- Reports from Roads and Bridges, Solid Waste, Emergency Management, Mosquito Control, Extension Office, Library, TDC, Airport, Hurricane Housing Recovery
- Presentation by ANERR manager Jenna Harper (late addition)
- Elder Care Community Council senior services update moved to February 21 meeting
Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners holds a special meeting on January 26, 2023. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding the Eastpoint Dredge Project. The meeting also includes standard procedures for public comments and commissioner remarks.
- Discussion of the Eastpoint Dredge Project
Board of County Commissioners - Workshop
This meeting is a public workshop consisting of presentations and question-and-answer sessions. The agenda includes comments from the Weems CEO and the Superintendent of Schools, along with presentations from T-Mobile and Consolidated Communications.
- Comments from David Walker, Weems CEO
- Comments from Steve Lanier, Superintendent of Schools
- Presentation by T-Mobile
- Presentation by Consolidated Communications
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review several land development applications, including shoreline and commercial site plans. The meeting also includes invitations to bid on park and dune walkover projects and several staff reports regarding grants and airport rehabilitation.
- Critical Shoreline application for a private dock at 2364 Schooner Landing
- Commercial Site Plan for a 12,000 square foot pole barn at 79 Otterslide Road
- Preliminary Plat for 4 lots at 1911 and 1917 US Highway 98 E, Carrabelle
- Public Hearing request to amend PUD Ordinance 2019-06 for Serenity Seaside Resort
- Invitation to Bid: Renovation to Carrabelle Beach Wayside Park Pavilions and Restrooms
Board of County Commissioners - Workshop
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners held a workshop on January 3, 2023. The agenda included a presentation by Mitchell Brown from Mediacom. The meeting also featured public comments and commissioners' comments.
- Presentation by Mitchell Brown of Mediacom
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Capital Improvement Schedule. The Board will also consider a variance request to encroach 15 feet into a wetland setback for a septic system at 1909 Indian Harbor Road. Other items include updates on grant cycles and local projects.
- Public hearing on the Capital Improvement Schedule
- Variance request for 1909 Indian Harbor Road to encroach 15 feet into a 75-foot wetland setback
- Updates on SCOP, SCRAP, CIGP, and Transportation Alternatives grant cycles
- Information on the SGI Playground Project and Island View opening
- Discussion on LSE Hard Freeze Conditions and the County 'On-Call' Policy