Franklin County public meetings in 2024
30 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a business/occupational license ordinance, consider two shoreline dock applications and a sketch plat for a new subdivision, and recognize outgoing officials. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, plus staff reports and a software presentation.
- Public hearing on Business/Occupational License Ordinance at 9:15 a.m.
- Critical shoreline application for a 2,624 sq ft dock at 1632 Alligator Drive, Alligator Point
- Critical shoreline application for a 1,222 sq ft dock and rip rap at 287 Magnolia Bay Drive, Eastpoint
- Sketch plat for The Sea Shire Subdivision, 7 one-acre lots at 100 Gilbert Street, Eastpoint
- Resolutions of appreciation for Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, and TDC member
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of minutes and the payment of county bills. Department directors and county staff will also provide various reports to the Board.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Payment of County bills
- Department director reports
- Public comment period
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct an organizational meeting to swear in Commissioners Jones, Croom, and Ward. The Board will also select a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for a two-year term.
- Oath of Office for Commissioners Jones, Croom, and Ward
- Selection of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for a two-year term
- Variance request for a 250' communication tower at 3567 East Highway 98
- Critical Shoreline applications for 331 Land Street and 2280 Highway 98
- Bids for batting cages at DW Wilson and Will S. Kendrick Sports Arenas
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and pay county bills, hear department reports, and open sealed bids for three construction projects: SGI Beach Park facilities upgrades, a new Lanark EMS headquarters, and St. George Island stormwater drainage improvements. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker.
- Sealed bids: SGI Beach Park facilities upgrades (demolition of basketball/pickleball court, new shared court, pickleball court, two pavilions, water fountain, bike rack)
- Sealed bids: Lanark EMS headquarters (new EMS building near Oak St and Spring St intersection)
- Sealed bids: SGI stormwater drainage improvements (new pipes, structures, ponds from 3rd Street West to 3rd Street East)
- Approval of minutes and payment of county bills
- Department reports from Roads, Solid Waste, Emergency Management, Mosquito Control, Extension, Library
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board will consider several critical shoreline applications for docks and piers on St. George Island and in Carrabelle. They will also review an amended application for a beach cottage and parking slips at 2118 Highway 98.
- Critical shoreline applications for docks at 541 West Bayshore Drive, 2235 Coquina Drive, 331 Wing Street, and 1259 Avocet Lane
- Critical shoreline application for a dock at 325 River Road, Carrabelle
- Amended application for a beach cottage, tiki hut, and four RV/boat parking slips at 2118 Highway 98
- Request for Qualifications: CEI Services for St. George Island Stormwater Improvement Construction Project
- Presentation on the East Bay sediment study and pilot project
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes and pay bills, hear public comments, and receive reports from department directors. The main business item is opening proposals for a consulting firm to handle financial and grant administration for state and federal grants. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major ordinances or rezonings listed.
- RFP for Financial and Grant Administration consulting firm
- Approval of minutes and county bill list
- Reports from Emergency Management, Roads and Bridges, Solid Waste, Mosquito Control, Extension Office, and Library directors
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a standard regular meeting, including the approval of minutes and payment of county bills. The agenda includes reports from department directors and constitutional officers, as well as a discussion on C-Pace financing. The Board will also take action on a sketch plat approval and open sealed bids for road striping projects.
- Approval of sketch plat for 496 Avenue A
- Opening of sealed bids for Franklin County District 2 Striping
- Opening of sealed bids for Franklin County District 3 Striping
- Board action on unclaimed funds and disposal of records by Clerk of Court Michele Maxwell
- Discussion of C-Pace financing by Florida Development Finance Corp.
Board of County Commissioners - Budget Public Hearing
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the FY 2024-25 millage levy and budget. The meeting includes a public comment period for residents to discuss these financial plans. The Board is scheduled to take action on adopting the final millage rate and budget resolutions.
- Adoption of 2024-25 final millage levy resolution
- Adoption of 2024-25 final tentative budget resolution
- Public hearing on FY 2024-25 millage levy and budget
Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding two budget amendments. These requests involve funding for a statutory salary increase for the Tax Collector and tourism-related public safety expenses for the Sheriff's Office.
- Proposed $11,104 budget increase for Tax Collector salary and benefits
- Proposed $172,338 budget amendment for Sheriff's Office tourism-related expenses
- Sheriff's Office request to use Tourist Development Sales Tax proceeds for public safety
- Sheriff's Office funding for traffic control signs and two patrol vehicles
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and payment of county bills. They will also receive reports from department directors and consider several requests, including an airport fly-in event and approval of a local/regional plan from CareerSource.
- Approval of County Bill List for Payment
- Resolution of Appreciation for Ted Mosteller
- Airport Fly-in Event Request and Budget
- CareerSource Local/Regional Plan Approval
- ARPC Update and Dues Approval
Board of County Commissioners - Budget Public Hearing
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing to discuss and adopt the tentative millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2024-25. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom, but will not be live-streamed on Forgotten Coast TV.
- Adoption of 2024-25 tentative millage levy resolution
- Adoption of 2024-25 tentative budget resolution
- Public comments on FY 2024-25 millage levy and budget
- 10-year millage rate comparison chart available
- Summarized budget by fund available
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several applications for shoreline construction and commercial site plans. The meeting also includes reports from department directors and the approval of county bills and minutes.
- Five critical shoreline applications for docks and boardwalks at Alligator Drive and E Gulf Beach Drive
- Commercial site plan for a beach cottage and RV parking at 2118 Highway 98
- Commercial site plan for an open pole barn at 43 Island Drive
- Final plat approval to reconfigure 21 residential lots at Twin Lakes Estates
- Lot reconfiguration request for 111 Indiana Street in Lanark Village Beach
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with reports from department heads, presentations on bear funding and Apalachicola Bay, and funding requests from two community groups. The board will also consider proposals for disaster debris monitoring and removal services, and handle routine approvals of minutes and bill payments.
- RFP for disaster debris monitoring services
- RFP for disaster debris removal and disposal services
- Funding request from Community Moving Education Inc.
- Funding request from Early Learning Coalition
- Bear funding and Apalachicola Bay update by FWC Regional Director
Board of County Commissioners - Budget Workshop
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to review the proposed FY 24-25 budget, including presentations from all county departments and outside agencies. The agenda is a series of budget presentations and discussions, with no final votes scheduled.
- Review of Sheriff, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, and other constitutional officer budgets
- Discussion of Road Department, Solid Waste, and Animal Control budgets
- Review of Weems Hospital and Tourist Development Council budgets
- New funding requests from NGOs including Early Learning Coalition and Keep Franklin County Beautiful Grant Match
- Review of other funds including 160 MSBU, 1700 Airport, and LOGT Road Paving
Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance regarding the Franklin County Zoning Code. The proposed ordinance would repeal Section 220.02 and adopt a new section to define accessory structures and construction commencement rules.
- Public hearing on repealing and replacing Section 220.02 of the Franklin County Zoning Code
- Proposed definition of accessory structures and construction commencement
- Proposed rules for when accessory structures may be constructed
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting covering routine approvals, a resolution of appreciation, and department reports. The most significant item is the opening of sealed bids for the Hickory Dip Road widening and resurfacing project. Public comments and commissioner comments are also scheduled.
- Sealed bids for Hickory Dip Road widening and resurfacing (0.37 miles from Old Ferry Dock Road to Bayshore Drive)
- Resolution of Appreciation for County Planner Mark Curenton
- Approval of minutes and payment of county bills
- Report from Emergency Management Director Jennifer Daniels
- Report from Fiscal Manager/Grants Coordinator Erin Griffith
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding parking prohibitions on public streets and property in unincorporated Franklin County. They will also discuss amending the zoning code regarding dock exemptions. One hearing regarding travel trailer occupancy has been cancelled.
- Public hearing on prohibiting parking of motor vehicles, campers, water vessels, and trailers in designated no-parking areas
- Public hearing to amend Section 220.02 of the Franklin County Zoning Code regarding dock exemptions
- CareerSource budget approval
- Cancelled public hearing regarding travel trailer occupancy and use
- Approval of County Bill List for Payment
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will review several land-use requests, including critical shoreline applications and variance requests for properties in Lanark Village. The agenda also includes updates on airport grants, a Weems audit, and a sketch plat for Twin Lakes Estates. Standard procedural items such as agenda approval and bill payments are also scheduled.
- Critical shoreline application for a 200'x4' dock at 2326 Highway 98 E, Lanark Village
- Variance request to encroach 15 feet into a setback for a residence at 2285 US Highway 98, Lanark Village
- Sketch plat application to reconfigure 21 lots north of Twin Lakes Rd, Eastpoint
- Request for a multi-family dock totaling 2,080 sqft at Palms of St Teresa
- Weems Audit Presentation by Bryan Hall Jr. of Carr, Riggs, & Ingram
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will consider an ordinance amending Ordinance 82-6 to add prohibitions on travel trailers. A separate hearing on increasing parking fines at Alligator Point was cancelled. The Board will also approve minutes and pay county bills.
- Ordinance amending Ordinance 82-6 regarding travel trailer use and location
- Cancelled public hearing on parking fines at Alligator Point (Ordinance 2014-3)
- Approval of minutes and payment of county bills
- Department reports from Roads, Solid Waste, and EMS directors
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on three items: a rezoning for 0.99 acres at 496 Ave A in Eastpoint, a policy regulating public access to enclosed facilities, and a new Business/Occupational License Ordinance. The agenda also includes consideration of critical shoreline applications and a commercial site plan review.
- Public hearing on rezoning 0.99 acres at 496 Ave A, Eastpoint
- Public hearing on ordinance regulating public access of enclosed facilities
- Public hearing on new Franklin County Business/Occupational License Ordinance
- Consideration of critical shoreline application for 2360 Schooner Landing
- Consideration of commercial site plan for 322 Patton Drive, Eastpoint
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is deciding on two items previously tabled from the last meeting: a special exception and a variance for Deseret Ranches to build a 185-foot communication tower in Apalachicola. The Board also reviews a request for civil engineering services for the Hickory Dip Road widening project in Eastpoint. Other agenda items include department reports and public presentations on healthcare and workforce housing.
- Deseret Ranches of North Florida LLC requests a special exception and variance to construct a 185-foot communication tower at Parcel ID 07-09S-08W-0000-0010-0000 in Apalachicola.
- RFP for civil engineering services for the Hickory Dip Road Widening and Resurfacing Project in Eastpoint (0.372 miles from Old Ferry Dock Road to North Bayshore Drive).
- Clerk of Court Michele Maxwell reports on property placed on the list of lands available for taxes and fixed asset disposal.
- Sheriff's Office Captain Brad Segree presents on the Barnacle Boot Device.
- Presentations on healthcare by Jeff Sommer (Stroudwater) and James Riley (BakerTilly), and workforce housing by Bill Williams.
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will vote on ordinances to rezone two parcels from residential to commercial recreational districts. The meeting also includes reviews of dock construction requests, a communication tower variance, and updates on senior services and oil permits.
- Ordinance to rezone 1.23 acres in Section 12, T8S, R6W from C-4 Mixed Use Residential to C-3 Commercial Recreational
- Ordinance to rezone 0.93 acres in Section 31, T8S, R6W from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-3 Commercial Recreational
- Variance request for a 185-foot communication tower at Deseret Ranches of North Florida in Apalachicola
- Critical shoreline applications for docks at 173 Kal Lane, 2812 Hwy 98 E, 305 Bruce Street, and 782 Mill Road
- Re-zoning request for 496 Avenue A in Eastpoint from R-4 to R-1A
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will open sealed bids for the Courthouse Renovation project at 34 Forbes Street. The agenda also includes standard approvals of minutes and county bills, along with reports from department directors and staff.
- Bid opening for Courthouse Renovations at 34 Forbes Street
- Approval of minutes and payment of county bills
- Reports from Roads, Solid Waste, and Emergency Management directors
- Presentation on Sea Turtle Signs by SGI Turtle Patrol
- Awards for Brenda LaPaz and Friends of the Library
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on multiple shoreline construction applications, variance requests, commercial site plans, and rezoning requests. The board will also receive updates from county staff and constitutional officers, and open sealed bids for the Old Ferry Dock boat ramp improvements. A public workshop on the Sea Shire PUD is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
- 7 Critical Shoreline applications for docks and riprap revetments at locations including 1273 E Gulf Beach Drive, 1567 Alligator Drive, 857 Hwy 98, and others
- 2 variance requests: 143 W Gorrie Drive (13-foot setback encroachment) and 1273 East Gulf Beach Drive (50-foot setback encroachment)
- 3 Commercial Site Plan reviews: 900 sq ft pole barn at 20 Shuler Street, 870 sq ft storage addition at 143 W Gorrie Drive, 8,000 sq ft building at 114 Oyster City Drive
- 2 Re-Zoning requests: 2390 Oak Street (C-4 to C-3) and 263 Patton Drive (R-1 to C-3)
- Sealed bids for Old Ferry Dock Boat Ramp Improvements in Eastpoint
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review bids for the CR67 Phase III widening and resurfacing project. The meeting also includes a public workshop regarding The Landings at St. George Island.
- Notice to receive bids for CR67 Phase III widening and resurfacing (1.79 miles)
- Public workshop regarding The Landings at St. George Island
- Resolution regarding Franklin School District ballot language
- Franklin County Volunteer Week Proclamation
- Excellence In Volunteerism Award
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing to consider abandoning a 30-foot alley on St. George Island. The board will also open bids for stormwater infrastructure improvements at Apalachicola Regional Airport and receive presentations on opioid settlement funds, CPR classes, CDBG awards, and boat ramps.
- Public hearing on abandoning 30' alley/Gunn Street in Block 3 East, St. George Island Gulf Beaches, Unit 1
- Bid opening for Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements at Apalachicola Regional Airport
- Sheriff A.J. Smith to present on opioid settlement
- CDBG Program Funding Awards presentation by Dennis & Marie Dingman
- Presentation on Alligator/Bald Point Boat Ramps by Edwin Lott
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the TDC Spending Plan and review a request for proposals for roadway construction inspection on County Road 67. The board will also hear a presentation on the Comp Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update during a workshop session.
- Public hearing on the TDC Spending Plan at 11:00 a.m.
- RFP for civil engineering services for CR 67 widening and resurfacing (approx. 1.80 miles)
- Workshop presentation on ARPC Comp Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update at 3:00 p.m.
- Approval of minutes and payment of county bills
- Department directors' reports from Roads, Solid Waste, and Emergency Management
Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with one main agenda item: an update and possible action on the Eastpoint Dredge Project, led by Chairman Jones. The meeting includes public comments, limited to 5 minutes per speaker, and will be held virtually via Zoom. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Eastpoint Dredge Project: update and possible action
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
- Special meeting held via Zoom, not live-streamed on Forgotten Coast TV
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board will approve minutes and county bill payments during the regular session. A workshop regarding The Landings at St. George Island was cancelled.
- Approval of County Bill List for Payment
- Eastpoint Building Update from Building Official
- Weather Stem Update from Emergency Management Director
- Cancelled workshop: The Landings at St. George Island
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider abandoning a 30-foot wide alley known as Gunn Street in Block 3 East, St. George Island. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, payment of county bills, and department director reports.
- Public hearing on abandoning Gunn Street alley in Block 3 East, St. George Island
- Approval of minutes and payment of county bills
- Reports from directors of Roads and Bridges, Solid Waste, and Emergency Management
- Report from Interim Airport Manager Ted Mosteller