Franklin County public meetings in 2025
32 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board will consider an ordinance to adopt a Tourist Development Council spending plan. Additionally, the Board will hold public hearings regarding shoreline variances and dock construction in Alligator Point and Lanark Village.
- Adoption of TDC Spending Plan Ordinance
- Variance request for 1,213 sf of clean fill at 1567 Alligator Drive
- Variance request for 1,193 sf of clean fill at 1569 Alligator Drive
- Critical shoreline application for a 1,000 sf dock at 2640 Highway 98
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review several land use and zoning applications, including rezoning requests in Eastpoint and Carrabelle. The meeting also includes updates on the Sheriff's Department administrative building and the adoption of 2023 State of Florida building codes.
- Rezoning 595 Highway 98 from C-1 Commercial Fishing to R-4 Single Family Home Industry
- Rezoning 216 Airport Road from A-2 Forestry Agricultural to C-2 Commercial Business
- Adoption of 2023 State of Florida's Building Codes
- Critical shoreline dock applications for 1583, 1585, and 1587 Alligator Drive
- Commercial site plan for four condominium units at 139 West Gulf Beach Drive
Board of County Commissioners - Public Hearing
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review Ordinance 2025-07. The agenda includes a presentation by consultant Allara Mills-Gutcher, followed by public comments and a possible vote on the ordinance. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Review of Ordinance 2025-07 by consultant Allara Mills-Gutcher
- Public comments on Ordinance 2025-07
- Commission discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2025-07
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board will review bids for dune construction at Carrabelle Beach Park and Lighthouse Park. They will also consider a request for proposals for civil engineering services and an ordinance regarding the Tourist Development Spending Plan.
- Invitation to Bid: Dune construction and vegetation projects for Carrabelle Beach Park and Lighthouse Park
- Notice to Receive Sealed Bids: Widening and resurfacing of Patton Drive from Island Drive to U.S. Highway 98
- Request for Proposals: Civil engineering services for the Patton Drive project
- Public Hearing: Ordinance approving a plan for Tourist Development in Franklin County
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and county bill payments. They will also hear reports from constitutional officers, department directors, and county staff, and consider a request to authorize the Chairman's signature on a federal justice assistance grant award. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker.
- Authorization of Chairman's signature on FDLE Award #JG222 (Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant)
- Approval of County Bill List for Payment
- Approval of Minutes
- Discussion & request from Ken Jones & Jim McClellan (Riparian County Stakeholder Coalition)
- Letter of support for The Nest Program (Stephanie Howze)
Board of County Commissioners - Workshop
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss the possibility of enacting mandatory garbage pick-up for unincorporated residents. Public comments will be heard, and representatives from FWC, Rehrig Pacific Company, and Waste Management may speak. No formal decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.
- Discussion of mandatory garbage pick-up for unincorporated Franklin County
- Public comments with 5-minute limit per speaker
- Possible presentations from FWC, Rehrig Pacific Company, and Waste Management
Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single action item: approval of emergency department doctors' contracts and a malpractice insurance policy. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, public comments, and adjournment.
- Approval of Emergency Department Doctors contracts
- Approval of Malpractice Insurance Policy
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance for property safety, nuisance abatement, and dilapidated structures. The meeting also includes invitations to bid for courtroom renovations and several road resurfacing projects.
- Public hearing on ordinance for dilapidated structures, junk, and lot mowing
- Invitation to bid: Courtroom Renovation Project
- Invitation to bid: 2025 Roads Resurfacing in Eastpoint, Carrabelle, and Apalachicola
- Variance request for 612 Mariner Circle, Alligator Point
- Executive Session regarding The Landing at SGI, LLC v. Franklin County
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review reports from various department directors and consider several administrative items. Key discussions include a solicitation for professional executive administrator services for the Tourist Development Council and updates regarding emergency department doctor contracts.
- Notice & Request for Competitive Solicitation for Professional Executive Administrator Services for the Franklin County TDC
- Discussion of Emergency Department Doctors Contracts and malpractice premium estimates from Weems Memorial
- Update on County Fire Department communication systems
- Presentation regarding drones by Ken Weeks and Robby Lewis
- Isolated Wetlands Report from the County Planner
Board of County Commissioners - Final Budget Public Hearing
The Board of County Commissioners holds a final public hearing to adopt the FY 2025/2026 budget and millage rate. The proposed total budget is $112,590,105 with a millage rate of 5.0459 mills, which is 2.70% above the rolled-back rate. The increase is attributed to higher retirement contributions, health insurance costs, inflationary pressures, and new staff positions. Public comments are accepted before the board votes on the millage levy and budget resolutions.
- Total budget: $112,590,105
- Millage rate: 5.0459 mills (2.70% above rolled-back rate of 4.9131 mills)
- Public hearing for FY 2025/2026 budget and millage levy
- Adoption of 2025-26 Millage Levy Resolution and Budget Resolution
- Reasons for increase: FRS retirement, health insurance, inflation, new positions
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider routine approvals (minutes, bills) and several notable items: opening sealed bids for the St. George Island Multiuse Path resurfacing project, a variance and critical shoreline request for a dock and fill at Alligator Drive, a commercial site plan for a Sherwin Williams store in Eastpoint, and reports on emergency services and grants. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker.
- Sealed bids for St. George Island Multiuse Path resurfacing from West 3rd to East 3rd Street
- Variance and critical shoreline request at 1571 Alligator Drive for 1,334 sf fill, riprap wall, and 2,543.25 sf dock
- Commercial site plan for 4,000 sf Sherwin Williams paint store at 118 US HWY 98, Eastpoint
- New ambulance purchase quotes and Southland EMS transition update
- FRDAP grant applications for Sylvester Williams Park and Gene Sewell Park
Board of County Commissioners - Budget Public Hearing
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing to discuss and adopt the tentative FY 2025/2026 budget and millage rate. The tentative budget totals $112,590,105 with a millage rate of 5.0459 mills, which is 2.70% above the rolled-back rate. The increase is attributed to higher retirement contributions, health insurance costs, inflationary pressures, and new positions. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker.
- Tentative budget: $112,590,105
- Tentative millage rate: 5.0459 mills (2.70% above rolled-back rate of 4.9131 mills)
- New positions: sheriff's department, tax collector's office, animal control, planning and zoning
- 4% inflationary wage adjustment for all county employees
- Final budget hearing set for September 22, 2025, at 5:15 PM, 34 Forbes Street, Apalachicola
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review several critical shoreline applications for seawall and dock construction. The meeting also includes department director reports and a commercial site plan request for a building in Eastpoint.
- Seawall and riprap request for 39 Carousel Terrace, Alligator Point
- New dock construction request for 47 South Bayshore Drive, Eastpoint
- New dock construction request for 2004 Highway 98 West, Carrabelle
- New dock construction request for 2162 Highway 98, Lanark Village
- 7,500 sf building and stormwater system request for 575 Houston Lane, Eastpoint
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on three ordinances: establishing a uniform addressing system, rescinding property-owner vote requirements for fire/rescue MSBU assessments, and banning fires on public beaches. The board will also consider routine items such as minutes, county bill payments, commendations for deputies, and reports from department heads and staff.
- Public hearing at 11:00 a.m. on ordinance establishing a uniform addressing system
- Public hearing at 11:05 a.m. on ordinance to rescind property-owner vote requirement for fire/rescue MSBU special assessments
- Public hearing at 11:10 a.m. on ordinance banning all fires on public beaches
- Approval of county bill list and minutes
- Letters of commendation for Franklin County deputies from Sheriff A. J. Smith
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss and vote on its response to a Bert Harris claim filed by The Landing at SGI, LLC, related to the 2018 SGI Overlay ordinance. The proposed settlement offer states the claim is not covered by the Bert Harris Act and reaffirms the county's decision. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, department reports, and public comments.
- Discussion and action on response to Bert Harris Claim by The Landing at SGI, LLC
- Proposed Settlement Offer regarding ordinance 2018-02 (SGI Overlay)
- Statement of Allowable Use for C-3 Commercial Recreational zoning
- Approval of minutes and county bill list for payment
- Department reports from Roads, Solid Waste, Emergency Management, Mosquito Control, Extension, Library, Airport
Board of County Commissioners - Public Hearing
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing to review a draft ordinance presented by consultant Allara Mills-Gutcher. The board will discuss the item, take public comments (5-minute limit), and may take possible action. The agenda provides no details on the ordinance's content.
- Draft ordinance review by consultant Allara Mills-Gutcher
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
- Possible commission action after discussion
Board of County Commissioners - Budget Workshop
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a workshop to discuss budget proposals for various county departments and agencies. The session includes reviews of millage rate comparisons and individual budget presentations for services ranging from law enforcement to public works.
- Review of Budget Millage Rate Comparison Summary 2025-2026
- Budget discussions for Sheriff, Property Appraiser, and Tax Collector
- Solid Waste and Consolidated Solid Waste Grant budget review
- Budget reviews for non-governmental agencies including Franklin's Promise and Carrabelle Food Pantry
- Discussion of Auditor Fees and Insurance fees
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings to consider changing a 10-acre parcel at 75 Highway 65, Eastpoint, from conservation to commercial land use and from P1 preservation to C2 commercial zoning. The board will also hear updates on the Apalachicola Bay Oyster Restoration project and Weems EMS finances, and consider a resolution of appreciation and a request for proposals for sidewalk design services.
- Land use change: 10 acres at 75 Highway 65, Eastpoint, from conservation to commercial
- Zoning change: same parcel from P1 preservation to C2 commercial
- RFP for design engineering services for Otterslide/Avenue A to Vrooman Park Sidewalks Project (5' sidewalks, ADA compliant)
- Resolution of appreciation for Danny Gay
- EMS financial update from Weems CEO and Alliant CFO
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board will consider updates to the SHIP Downpayment Assistance Program and requests to designate 'Team Franklin' as the managing entity for economic development. Other items include a hospital equipment purchase and discussions regarding EMS structure.
- Updates to SHIP Downpayment Assistance Program maximum awards and purchase prices
- Designation of 'Team Franklin' as the managing entity for the Economic Development Council
- Request for qualifications for the First Responder Communications Project
- Invitation to bid for renovations to the Apalachicola Clinic
- $16,762.00 capital outlay purchase for a radiometer for the respiratory department
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board will review land use changes and rezoning requests for properties in Eastpoint and St. George Island. The meeting also includes invitations to bid for reef projects and armory renovations, and a request to add beach fire restrictions during sea turtle season.
- Variance and site plan request for 139 West Gulf Beach Drive and 124 W Pine Avenue (St. George Island)
- Rezoning and land use change request for 75 Highway 65 (Eastpoint)
- Invitation to Bid: Franklin County 2024-25 Artificial Reef Project
- Invitation to Bid: Ft. Coombs Armory and Convention Center Renovations – Phase 2
- Invitation to Bid: New Mobile and Modular Homes
Board of County Commissioners - Workshop
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop regarding the transfer of Emergency Medical Services from Weems Memorial to the Franklin County Department. Consultant Richard Lewis will provide an update on the proposed structure for this transition.
- Update on proposed Emergency Medical Services structure by consultant Richard Lewis
- Discussion regarding transfer of EMS from Weems Memorial to Franklin County
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to receive department reports, approve minutes and bill payments, and discuss a comprehensive plan update. The board will also consider sealed bids for the Fort Coombs Armory renovations and the County Road 67 widening project, plus a request for proposals for construction engineering and inspection services.
- Sealed bids for Ft. Coombs Armory and Convention Center Renovations – Phase 2
- Sealed bids for CR 67 Phase IV Widening and Resurfacing Project (FPID No. 451770-1-54-01), 2.45 miles from State Forest Road 172 to the Franklin/Liberty County line
- Request for Proposals for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) for CR 67 widening and resurfacing (2.6 miles)
- Comprehensive Plan Update presented by County Planner Justin Stiell (ARPC)
- County bill list for payment approval
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold two public hearings: one on a proposed animal control ordinance (continued from May 7) and one on abandoning part of St. Teresa Avenue. The board will also consider several shoreline dock permits, two variance requests, and a review of the PUD ordinance.
- Public hearing: Animal Control Ordinance (continued from May 7)
- Public hearing: Abandonment of part of St. Teresa Avenue
- Dock permit at 2368 Highway 98 East (1,000 sq ft uncovered dock)
- Dock permit at 1569 Alligator Drive (1,965 sq ft dock)
- Variance request at 537 Gulf Shore Drive (25 ft encroachment into wetland setback)
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several ordinances and department requests. Key items include public hearings on animal regulation, local planning agency establishment, and zoning staff enforcement authority.
- Public Hearing: Ordinance regulating animals and repealing previous animal ordinances
- Public Hearing: Ordinance establishing a Local Planning Agency
- Public Hearing: Ordinance amending zoning code regarding staff stop work order authority
- EMS request for Certificate of Need and discussion on ambulance numbers
- Supervisor of Elections request for funding for a new website
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider two planning items: a request to replace a dock with a larger one at 612 River Road, Carrabelle, and a preliminary and final plat for a 3-lot subdivision at 496 Avenue A, Eastpoint. The board will also hear reports from county staff, including the solid waste director, fiscal manager, county coordinator, and county attorney, as well as updates on EMS, clinics, and an audit presentation. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker.
- Critical shoreline application: replace old dock with new 970 sq ft dock (706 sq ft uncovered, 264 sq ft covered) with one boat lift at 612 River Road, Carrabelle
- Preliminary and final plat approval for subdivision of parcel into 3 lots at 496 Avenue A, Eastpoint
- Discussion on new telecommunications tower construction by Building Official Steve Paterson
- EMS county department update by Richard 'Loui' Lewis
- Weems audit presentation by Bryan Hall Jr. of Carr, Riggs & Ingram
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with routine approvals of minutes and bill payments, followed by reports from department directors and constitutional officers. The board will also receive two presentations: a vulnerability assessment from ARPC and a building address identification presentation from ABCDemocracy. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
- Tax Collector Budget Officer Option Letter from Honorable Amy Cook
- Vulnerability Assessment Presentation by ARPC (Lydia Johnson/Josh Adams)
- Building Address Identification Presentation by ABCDemocracy (Barbara McInturff)
- Reports from Roads, Solid Waste, Emergency Management, Mosquito Control, Extension, Library, TDC, and Airport
- County Bill List for Payment and Approval of Minutes
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board will hold a second public hearing regarding the FFY 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant application. The meeting also includes requests for new heart monitors and several shoreline and commercial site plan applications.
- FFY 2023-24 CDBG Application adoption of enabling resolution
- EMS Director request for new heart monitors
- Critical shoreline dock construction at 1632 Alligator Drive
- Critical shoreline dock and rip-rap request at 419 McCloud Street
- Commercial storage building site plan at 50 North Bayshore Drive
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on March 12, 2025. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as bill payments and minutes approval, along with reports from various department directors. The most specific substantive items are an update on the Sheriff's Department new building and a presentation of the BakerTilly Weems report.
- Sheriff's Department new building update presented by Ginger Coulter
- BakerTilly Weems report presented by James Raley
- Clerk of Court request for fixed asset disposal
- DOR Child Support Program Standard Sheriff's Contract
- Response to The Landings at SGI, LLC Notice by Attorney David Theriaque
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several shoreline construction and variance requests, a commercial site plan for a mixed-use building, and a public hearing on an updated 5-year Capital Improvements Schedule. The board will also hear reports from county staff and discuss EMS services and a CDBG application.
- Critical shoreline application for a 325' x 4' pier with terminus and slips at 1473 E Gulf Beach Drive, St. George Island
- Variance requests for riprap at 2232 and 2330 Highway 98 West, Carrabelle, and 287 Magnolia Bay Drive, Eastpoint
- Variance and commercial site plan for a 2,400 sq ft mixed-use building at 160 W Pine Ave, St. George Island
- Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendment updating the 5-year Capital Improvements Schedule (Ordinance 2023-15)
- EMS discussion with Alliant Management Services and CDBG public hearing with Summit Professional Services
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will review department reports and open bids for infrastructure projects, including dune walkover replacement and vegetation planting. A public workshop is scheduled to discuss a draft PUD Evaluation Ordinance. One public hearing regarding a property at 116 Otter Slide was postponed until further notice.
- Bid opening for demolition and replacement of the 6th Street West Dune Walkover in St. George Island
- Bid opening for County-Wide Dune Vegetation Project involving 212,710 native species
- Bid opening for County Hangar Generator Improvements and Roof Upgrades
- Public Workshop to consider PUD Evaluation Ordinance at 11:00 a.m. ET
- Postponement of Public Hearing for 116 Otter Slide, Eastpoint, Florida
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Franklin County Commission will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, department reports, and several action items. Key decisions include a variance request for a 255-ft wireless tower exceeding the 47-ft height limit, a commercial site plan for a storage building, and appointments for a homebuyer class instructor. The board will also hear updates on oyster restoration, bear-resistant trash can funding, and a new CDBG cycle.
- Variance request for 255-ft wireless tower at 178 Highway 65, Eastpoint (208 ft above 47-ft limit)
- Commercial site plan for 2,340 sq ft storage building at 25 Island Drive, Eastpoint
- Appointment of Linda J. Stratton as SHIP homebuyer class instructor
- FWC update on Apalachicola Bay Oyster Restoration and Bear Resistant Trash Can Funding
- New CDBG Cycle update from consultant Dennis & Marie Dingman
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board will consider a request from Weems CEO David Walker to fund optional CT equipment items and a public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance to rescind Ordinance 2022-11. The meeting also includes reports from various department directors and the opening of sealed bids for the Lanark EMS Headquarters.
- Weems CT machine purchase request including $45,629 for optional equipment
- Public hearing for proposed ordinance to rescind Ordinance 2022-11
- Sealed bid opening for Lanark EMS Headquarters
- Annual service agreement for CT equipment costing $72,899
- Department reports from Roads and Bridges, Solid Waste, Emergency Management, Mosquito Control, Extension Office, and Library