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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:00

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners to hold budget workshop

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss budget items for various county departments and topics. This is a workshop for discussion rather than a formal decision-making meeting.

Budget discussions for Hart Springs and Otter Springs
Budget discussions for Community Development and Animal Services
Budget discussions for Soil & Water and Medical Examiner
Budget discussions for Rodeo Arena and Capital Improvements

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:00 pm Rules of Decorum • All persons should be seated. No person shall stand or sit along walls and may not block doorways. • Banners, flyers, or other signs are not permitted in the meeting. Distribution of other flyers are not permitted. • Demonstrations including cheering, yelling, whistling, clapping, foot stomping or other behavior which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meetings are prohibited. • All person shall observe proper decorum and shall speak in a civil or courteous manner and shall not yell, scream, or use foul language. • Speakers shall address the agenda topic; time limits will be adhered to. • Speakers shall address the Board and not turn to address the audience. • Adherence to these rules is required for the continued participation in the meeting. “Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to Call to Order (5:00 p.m.)1. Prayer / Flag2. Items to be Discussed The Purpose of this Budget Workshop is to discuss the following Departments/Topics Other Buildings• Hart Springs• Otter Springs• Community Development• Rodeo Arena• Soil & Water• Animal Services• Medical Examiner• Capital Improvements• Other Departments & Budget Discussions• a. 3. Adjourn4. participate in the proceeding should contact (352) 463-3170; TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service)." PLEASE BE ADVISED that if a person decides to appeal a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 09:00

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners to hold 2026 Budget Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss budget items for various county departments and services. This is a workshop intended for discussion of departmental funding and topics.

Tax Collector budget discussion
Supervisor of Elections budget discussion
Health Department budget discussion
Detention & Corrections budget discussion
Library and Veteran's Services budget discussions

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop Monday, July 13, 2026 at 9:00 am Rules of Decorum • All persons should be seated. No person shall stand or sit along walls and may not block doorways. • Banners, flyers, or other signs are not permitted in the meeting. Distribution of other flyers are not permitted. • Demonstrations including cheering, yelling, whistling, clapping, foot stomping or other behavior which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meetings are prohibited. • All person shall observe proper decorum and shall speak in a civil or courteous manner and shall not yell, scream, or use foul language. • Speakers shall address the agenda topic; time limits will be adhered to. Call to Order (9:00 a.m.)1. Prayer / Flag2. Items to be Discussed The Purpose of this Budget Workshop is to discuss the following Departments/Topics Tax Collector• Supervisor of Elections• Health Department• Bell's Community Mission• Tourist Development• Emergency Management• General• Detention & Corrections• Courthouse Operations• Library• Veteran's Services• Code Enforcement• Aid to Private Organizations• Clerk of Court• Other Departments & Budget Discussions• a. 3. Adjourn4. • Speakers shall address the Board and not turn to address the audience. • Adherence to these rules is required for the continued participation in the meeting. “Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact (35 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 16:00

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

Gilchrist County Board to set budget hearing dates and review audit reports

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2026 budget recap and set dates for tentative and final budget hearings. The meeting includes an audit presentation by James Moore and a review of the OPPAGA audit report regarding the discretionary sales surtax.

Request for Donald T. Bennick Memorial Highway designation
Property discussion for Parcel # 07-09-15-0000-0001-0000
Change order for NE 30th Street (Dixie Grade)
OPPAGA Final Report on Gilchrist County Disc. Sales Surtax Perf. Audit
Proposed budget hearing dates for September 10 and September 21, 2026

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Monday, July 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1. Prayer / Flag2. Agenda Changes3. Consent Agenda Approval of Bills for Previous Month On file in Clerk's Office a. Approval of Minutes Attachments: • 06.15.2026 BOCC Minutes (06.15.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf) b. Approval of Payments Attachments: • NFPS Invoice 20382 - Grant Funded (NFPS_Invoice_20382_-_Grant_Funde d.pdf) • NFPS Invoice 20383 - Grant Funded (NFPS_Invoice_20383_-_Grant_Funde d.pdf) • Saltwater Builders Invoice INV-001469 - Grant Funded (Saltwater_Builder s_Invoice_INV-001469_-_Grant_Funded.pdf) c. SHIPd. 4. Constitutional Officers No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still bring items to the meeting. County Administrator Attachments: • SHIP Reimbursement - A. Gamble (SHIP_Reimbursement_-_A._Gamble.pd f) Travel Requests Attachments: • Travel Request - Administration 07.13.26 (Travel_Request_-_Administratio n_07.13.26.pdf) • Travel Request - Fire Rescue 07.06.26 (Travel_Request_-_Fire_Rescue_0 7.06.26.pdf) e. Public Participation The Board welcomes you and thanks you for y [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 16:00

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider portable generator grant and medical director agreement

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will discuss emergency management grants and insurance rate increases. The board is also tasked with appointing members to the Value Adjustment Board and the Canvassing Board.

Grant for portable generators and a waiver for grant match
Medical Director Agreement for Fire/EMS
Appointment of two board members and one citizen member to the Value Adjustment Board
Appointment of a member to the County Canvassing Board
Discussion on PRM and Property and Casualty insurance rate increases

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✓ Decided: Board approves emergency equipment grants and new medical director agreement

The Board approved grants for portable generators and a side-by-side vehicle for Emergency Management. They also contracted a new medical director for Fire/EMS and authorized a bid process for property and casualty insurance.

Approved grant #H1351 for two pull-behind generators at $153,350.56 (5-0)
Approved grant #H1420 for matching funds of $47,923.50 (5-0)
Approved purchase of side-by-side from St. Johns Power Sports for $17,435.75 (4-1)
Approved Medical Director agreement with CUKakuna LLC and Chantiel Ulatowski for $50,000.04 annually (5-0)
Approved proclamation designating October 14th as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance (5-0)
Appointed Commissioners Tommy Langford and Darrell Smith to the Value Adjustment Board (All in favor)
Appointed Amy Owens as Citizen Member for the Value Adjustment Board (All in favor)
Approved sending out RFQ/RFP for Property and Casualty Insurance (5-0)

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1. Prayer / Flag2. Agenda Changes3. Consent Agenda Approval of Bills for Previous Month On file in Clerk's Office a. Approval of Minutes Attachments: • 06.01.2026 BOCC Minutes (06.01.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf) b. Approval of Payments Attachments: • Gray Construction Invoice # 3 - Grant Funded (Gray_Construction_Invoic e_3_-_Grant_Funded.pdf) • OnSyte Performance Invoice OP-2883 (OnSyte_Performance_Invoice_O P-2883.pdf) c. 4. Public Participation The Board welcomes you and thanks you for your time and concerns. If you wish to address the Board, this is the time set on the agenda for you to do so. When you are recognized, please step to the podium, state your name and address then address the Board. Your comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. The Board may not respond to your comments this evening, rather they may take your comments and suggestions under advisement and provide direction to the appropriate 5. Constitutional Officers No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still bring [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Minutes Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Call to Order (4:00 p.m.) Minutes: The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III: Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas Others in Attendance: Todd Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Caitlin Bourassa, County Administrator's Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Tonya Howell, Assistant Finance Director; Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Lisa Darus, Supervisor of Elections; Ralph Smith, GCEM; Chief James Campbell, GCFR; John Labriola; Trevor Noyes; Jim Ramos; Elsie Ramos; Megan Stalvey; Stephen Stalvey; Minnie Stalvey; Wayne Sta [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 16:00

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider noise ordinance amendment and lot vacating

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss local ordinances and resolutions. The session includes a budget recap and the scheduling of future budget workshops.

ORD 2026-08: Amending Gilchrist County Noise Ordinance
RES 2026-07: Vacating Lots 1, 2, and 31, Block D Wannee on the Suwannee Subdivision
Review of Budget Recap as of 05.27.2026
Scheduling of budget workshops and the July 20th meeting

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✓ Decided: Gilchrist County approves noise ordinance update and lot vacations

The Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the county noise ordinance and a resolution to vacate specific lots in the Wannee on the Suwannee Subdivision. The Board also scheduled three budget workshops for July and August 2026 and cancelled the July 20 meeting.

Approved Ordinance 2026-08 amending the Gilchrist County Noise Ordinance (5-0)
Approved Resolution 2026-07 vacating lots 1, 2, and 31, Block D in Wannee on the Suwannee Subdivision (5-0)
Cancelled the regular meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026
Scheduled budget workshops for July 13, July 14, and August 3, 2026
Approved the agenda as presented (5-0)
Approved the consent agenda as presented (5-0)
Consensus to post a request for 20 to 30 acres for a Solid Waste Facility online for 2 weeks

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Constitutional Officers No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still bring items to the meeting. Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1. Prayer / Flag2. Agenda Changes3. Consent Agenda Approval of Bills for Previous Month On file in Clerk's Office a. Approval of Minutes Attachments: • 05.18.2026 BOCC Minutes (05.18.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf) b. 4. Public Participation The Board welcomes you and thanks you for your time and concerns. If you wish to address the Board, this is the time set on the agenda for you to do so. When you are recognized, please step to the podium, state your name and address then address the Board. Your comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. The Board may not respond to your comments this evening, rather they may take your comments and suggestions under advisement and provide direction to the appropriate member of County staff for follow-up. There will also be an opportunity to address the board at the end of the meeting. Thank you. 5. County Administrator Attorney Report Clerk Report Time Certa [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Minutes Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Call to Order (4:00 p.m.) Minutes: The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III: Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas Others in Attendance: Todd Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Bryan Freeman, IT; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Tonya Howell, Assistant Finance Director; Sheriff Bobby Schultz, GCSO; Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Jeff M. Hardison; Matthew Harrell; Pat Watson; Trevor Noyes; Billy Wilson; Tammy Hale; Daniel Fussell; Julie Ann Parrish; Tyler Hemenway; Elsie Ramos; Allen Travis; Kyle Birman; Jim Ramos. Chairman Darrell Smith cal [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon May 18, 2026 · 16:00

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

Commission to review borrow pit application and noise ordinance changes

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a Development of Major Impact for a soil excavation borrow pit and a variance for a single-family residence. The meeting includes votes on a new speed limit for NW 10th Street and amendments to the county noise ordinance.

ORD 2026-09: Establishing speed limit on NW 10th Street from CR 341 East to CR 313
ORD 2026-08: Amending Gilchrist County Noise Ordinance
DMI 2025-02: Application by Pitman Engineering, LLC for a borrow pit to excavate soil
VAR 2026-02: Variance request by Richard and Dana Leach to reduce setbacks for a new home
RES 2026-09: Comprehensive Agreement between ROAMR LLC and the Board of County Commissioners

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✓ Decided: Commission approves borrow pit and $205K power pole relocation

The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including a borrow pit and electrical pole relocation for a paving project. They also established credit card limits for park and emergency management staff and granted a residential setback variance.

Approved $205,708.21 expenditure to CFEC for power pole relocation on NE 30th Street (5-0)
Approved DMI 2025-02 for a borrow pit on parcel 10-10-16-0000-0007-0010 (5-0)
Approved Resolution 2026-08 setting $8,000 credit limit for Otter Springs Manager and $5,000 for Emergency Management Director (5-0)
Approved MOU with Florida Dept of Emergency Management for WeatherSTEM stations (5-0)
Approved Locklear Engineering for CDBG Culvert Project (5-0)
Approved option to purchase parcel 07-08-16-0000-0003-0000 at $25,000 per acre (4-0, 1 abstention)
Approved speed limit change to 25 mph on NW 10th Street from CR 341 east to CR 313 (5-0)
Granted variance for side and front setbacks at 2060 SW 76th Ct (5-0)

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Constitutional Officers No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still bring items to the meeting. Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1. Prayer / Flag2. Agenda Changes3. Consent Agenda Approval of Bills for Previous Month On file in Clerk's Office a. Approval of Minutes Attachments: • 05.04.2026 BOCC Minutes (05.04.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf) b. 4. Public Participation The Board welcomes you and thanks you for your time and concerns. If you wish to address the Board, this is the time set on the agenda for you to do so. When you are recognized, please step to the podium, state your name and address then address the Board. Your comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. The Board may not respond to your comments this evening, rather they may take your comments and suggestions under advisement and provide direction to the appropriate member of County staff for follow-up. There will also be an opportunity to address the board at the end of the meeting. Thank you. 5. County Administrator Attorney Report Clerk Report Emergency [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Minutes Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Call to Order (4:00 p.m.) Minutes: The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III: Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas Others in Attendance: Todd Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Caitlin Bourassa, County Administrator's Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Ralph Smith, GCEM; Jeff M. Hardison; Matthew Harrell; Trevor Noyes; John Locklear; Justin Tabor; Pat Watson; Krystal Holley; Dorothy Ring; Caroline Popko; Junie Ann Parrish; Elsie Ramos; Jim Ramos; Ryan Reid; Brian Pitman; Hayden Royal. C [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon May 4, 2026 · 16:00

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider special use permit for retail and RV storage facility

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will review a request for a retail/office and boat/RV storage complex. The meeting also includes a proposed ordinance to change speed limits on several local streets and a resolution regarding local mitigation strategy.

SUP/SP 2025-02: Proposed ±1,800 sq ft retail/office building, ±1,350 sq ft maintenance building, and 102 boat/RV storage stalls
ORD 2026-06: Speed limit changes for NW 100 St, NW 101 St, NW 102 Pl, NW 103 Pl, NE 48 Ct, SE 77 Ln, SE 78 Pl, SE 78 St, and SE 79 Ct
Resolution 2026-06: Local Mitigation Strategy
CDBG Grant RFQ for Program Administration
Proclamation recognizing May 2026 as National Foster Care Month

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✓ Decided: Board approves boat and RV storage facility and new speed limits

The Board approved a special use permit for a retail/office and boat/RV storage facility. It also established 25 mph speed limits on nine specific streets and adopted a county-wide local mitigation strategy.

Approved SUP/SP 2025-02 for boat/RV storage facility and retail/office buildings (5-0)
Approved Ordinance 2026-06 establishing 25 mph speed limits on nine streets (5-0)
Approved Resolution 2026-06 adopting County-wide Local Mitigation Strategy (5-0)
Approved Cornerstone Community Partners for CDBG Grant culvert administration
Approved $8,000 limit credit card for Otter Springs manager (5-0)
Approved proclamation for National Foster Care Month (5-0)
Approved consent agenda with EMS travel request and Gray Construction invoice correction (5-0)
Removed Senior Center name change from consent agenda for future review

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1. Prayer / Flag2. Agenda Changes3. Consent Agenda Approval of Bills for Previous Month On file in Clerk's Office a. Approval of Minutes Attachments: • 04.20.2026 Property Tax Discussion Workshop Minutes (04.20.2026_Prop erty_Tax_Discussion_Workshop_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf) • 04.20.2026 BOCC Minutes (04.20.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf) b. Approval of Payments Attachments: • Locklear Invoice #12 - Grant Funded (Locklear_Invoice_12_-_Grant_Funde d.pdf) • North Florida Professional Invoices 20260 - Grant Funded (North_Florid a_Professional_Invoices_20260_-_Grant_Funded.pdf) • North Florida Professional Invoices 20273 - Grant Funded (North_Florid a_Professional_Invoices_20273_-_Grant_Funded.pdf) c. 4. Constitutional Officers No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still bring items to the meeting. County Administrator • Senior Center - **Item Not Approved - Name Change to be Brought Bac k to the Board at a Later Date** (Senior_Center.pdf) **Agenda Change** Travel Request Attachments: • EMS Request for [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Minutes Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Call to Order (4:00 p.m.) Minutes: The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III: Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas Others in Attendance: Todd Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Caitlin Bourassa, County Administrator's Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Tonya Howell, Assistant Finance Director; Deputy Robert Whitaker, GCSO; Ralph Smith, GCEM; Jeff M. Hardison; Matthew Harrell; Trevor Noyes; Elsie Ramos; Pat Watson; Justin Tabor; Tammy Hale; Christopher Gmuer. Chairman Darrell Smith called the meeting to order at 4:00 p [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 15:01

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider major subdivision preliminary plat for SD 2025-03

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will review a major subdivision preliminary plat request from REPJHB, Inc. and Gem Property, LLC. The Board will also discuss the 2027 budget and potential amendments to the noise ordinance.

Review and consideration of Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat SD 2025-03
Discussion of amendments to the noise ordinance
SW 10th Street Chip & Seal Agreement
Speed limit change request for NW 10th Street from CR 313 to CR 341
Confirmation of Greg Turner as Otter Springs Park Manager

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✓ Decided: Board approves Hagan Estates Phase 2 major subdivision plat

The Board approved a major subdivision preliminary plat for Hagan Estates Phase 2 with added speed limit and road repair requirements. Other actions included confirming a park manager and approving a road chip and seal agreement.

Approved SD 2025-03 for Hagan Estates Phase 2 major subdivision (5-0)
Confirmed Greg Turner as Otter Springs Park Manager (5-0)
Denied ROAMR proposal (3-2)
Approved SW 10th Street Chip & Seal Agreement with Michael Holbrook (5-0)
Approved speed limit change to 25 mph on NW 10th Street from CR 313 to CR 341 (5-0)
Approved moving forward with noise ordinance amendments (5-0)
Approved top two firms for CDBG project negotiations (5-0)
Directed departments to prepare a continuation budget for 2027

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:01 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Call to Order (Immediately Following 3:00 p.m. Workshop)1. Prayer / Flag2. Agenda Changes3. Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes Attachments: • 04.06.2026 BOCC Minutes (04.06.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf) a. Approval of Payments Attachments: • Anderson Columbia Invoice # 5 - Grant Funded (Anderson_Columbia_Invoi ce_5_-_Grant_Funded.pdf) • Gray Construction Invoice # 11 - Grant Funded (Gray_Construction_Invoic e_11_-_Grant_Funded.pdf) • Locklear Invoice 544-25-2 - Grant Funded (Locklear_Invoice_544-25-2_-_G rant_Funded.pdf) • North Florida Professional Services Invoice 20194 - Grant Funded (Nort h_Florida_Professional_Services_Invoice_20194_-_Grant_Funded.pdf) b. Approval of Bills for Previous Month On file in Clerk's Office c. TDCd. 4. Constitutional Officers No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still bring items to the meeting. County Administrator Attachments: • Consent Agenda Gilchrist County TDC 4-13-2026 (Consent_Agenda_Gilch rist_County_TDC_4-13-2026.pdf) Travel Requests Attachments: • Travel Request for Com [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Minutes Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:01 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Call to Order (Immediately Following 3:00 p.m. Workshop) Minutes: The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Immediately Following 3:00 p.m. Workshop, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III: Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas Others in Attendance: Todd Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Tonya Howell, Assistant Finance Director; Sheriff Bobby Schultz, GCSO; Captain Sheryl Brown, GCSO; Captain Scotty Douglas, GCSO; Captain Todd Holley, GCSO; Lieutenant Benita Rolling, GCSO; Sergeant Steven Cruze, GCSO; Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Lisa Darus, Supervi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 15:00

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Workshop

Commissioners to discuss impacts of possible property tax reductions

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to review the effects of potentially reducing property taxes. The discussion will be guided by a presentation on ad valorem tax reduction for 2026.

Review of PowerPoint on Revenue Workshop on Ad Valorem Tax Reduction 2026

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✓ Decided: Commissioners workshop property tax reduction impacts

The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop to discuss the potential effects of a proposed homestead non-school ad-valorem property tax exemption. No formal decisions were made during this session.

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Workshop Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:00 pm “Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact (352) 463-3170; TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service)." PLEASE BE ADVISED that if a person decides to appeal any decisions made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at said hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, that person may need to insure that a verbatim record is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA DARRELL SMITH, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: TODD NEWTON, CLERK OF COURT Contact: Todd Newton ([email protected] 352-463-3170) | Agenda published on 04/17/2026 at 2:00 PM Prayer / Flag (3:00 p.m.)1. Impacts of Possible Reduction of Property Taxes Attachments: • PowerPoint (Revenue_Workshop_on_Ad_Valorem_Tax_Reduction_2026.pdf) 2. Adjourn3.

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Workshop Minutes Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:00 pm Prayer / Flag (3:00 p.m.) Minutes: The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, convened in a Workshop to Discuss Impacts of Possible Reduction of Property Taxes on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 3:00 pm, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III: Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas Others in Attendance: Todd Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Tonya Howell, Assistant Finance Director; Sheriff Bobby Schultz, GCSO; Captain Sheryl Brown, GCSO; Captain Scotty Douglas, GCSO; Captain Todd Holley, GCSO; Lieutenant Benita Rolling, GCSO; Sergeant Steven Cruze, GCSO; Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Lisa Darus, Supervisor of Elections; Michael McElroy, Tax Collector; Chief James Campbell, GCFR; Ralph Smith, GCEM; Ashley Cook Gregory, Soil & Water; Matthew Harrell; Pat Watson; Ron Mills; Georgia Mills; Donna Lee; Rosemary McDaniel; Tammy Hale; Bryan Freeman; Jeff M. Hardison; Justin Tabor; Trevor Noyes; Michael Cohen; Hailey Hall; Kyle Young; [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Apr 6, 2026 · 16:00

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

Gilchrist County Board discusses 2027 budget and broadband infrastructure

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2027 budget and a proposal for emergency communications and broadband infrastructure. The meeting includes reviews of several grant agreements and requests for speed limit changes on three roads.

ROAMR Proposal for Emergency Communications / Broadband Infrastructure Partnership
CDBG Grant MS037 for culverts at various locations
Speed limit change requests for NW 100th Street, NE 48th Court, and SE 78th Place
FDLE Grant 6N274 (LEAP Grant Agreement)
Proposed rates for Otter Springs

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✓ Decided: Board approves $1.3M culvert grant and multiple neighborhood speed limit reductions

The Board approved a CDBG grant for culvert replacements and several speed limit reductions to 25 mph. Other key actions included approving a law enforcement training grant and a private-public agreement for road chip and seal.

Approved $1,298,634.00 CDBG grant for culvert replacements (4-0)
Approved speed limit reduction to 25 mph on NW 100th St, NW 101st St, NW 102nd Pl, and NW 103rd Pl (4-0)
Approved speed limit reduction to 25 mph on NE 48th Court (4-0)
Approved speed limit reduction to 25 mph on SE 78th Pl, SE 77th Ln, SE 78th St, and SE 79th Ct (4-0)
Approved $46,000.00 payment from residents for chip and seal on SW 10th Street (4-0)
Approved $45,000.00 FDLE Grant 6N274 for law enforcement training (4-0)
Approved Hope Fest at Otter Springs for no charge (4-0)
Approved Otter Springs rate changes and adjusted peak season dates (4-0)

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1. Prayer / Flag2. Agenda Changes3. Consent Agenda Approval to Correct Chairman's Name Under "Call to Order" Section of Previous Minutes Meeting Dates: 12.15.2025, 01.15.2026, 02.02.2026, 02.16.2026, 03.02.2026 a. Approval of Bills for Previous Month On file in Clerk's Office b. Approval of Minutes Attachments: • 03.16.2026 BOCC Minutes (03.16.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf) c. Approval of Payments Attachments: • North Florida Professional Services Invoice 20179 - Grant Funded (Nort h_Florida_Professional_Services_Invoice_20179_-_Grant_Funded.pdf) • North Florida Professional Services Invoice 20192 - Grant Funded (Nort h_Florida_Professional_Services_Invoice_20192_-_Grant_Funded.pdf) • Paul Stresing Associates, Inc Invoice 4367-26 - Grant Funded (Paul_Stres ing_Associates_Inc_Invoice_4367-26_-_Grant_Funded.pdf) d. 4. Constitutional Officers No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still bring items to the meeting. County Administrator • Wilks Site Prep Invoice 2026-4982 - Budget Item (Wilks_Sit [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Minutes Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Call to Order (4:00 p.m.) Minutes: The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III: Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas - absent Others in Attendance: Todd Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Caitlin Bourassa, County Administrator's Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Michael McElroy, Tax Collector; Lisa Darus, Supervisor of Elections; Sergeant Steven Cruze, GCSO; Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Ralph Smith, GCEM; Jessica Cooper, Extension; Jeff M. Hardison; Matthew Harrell; Trevor Noyes; Pat Watson; Robert Wells; Ryan Rei [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Mar 16, 2026 · 16:00

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider NE 30th Street construction and opioid settlement agreement

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will review infrastructure agreements for NE 30th Street and Hart Springs. The board is also considering an interlocal agreement regarding workforce development and a property tax reduction workshop.

NE 30th Street Construction Agreement and CEI Task Work Order
Six Remnant Defendants Opioid Settlement participation agreement
First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Local Workforce Development Area 26
SHIP requests for J. McLaughlin and R. Melpignano
Hart Springs boardwalk change order and invoice

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✓ Decided: Board approves $1.7M paving contract for NE 30th Street

The Board approved a construction agreement for paving on NE 30th Street and several grants for a Sheriff's Office safe room. Other actions included approving an opioid settlement and funding for Hart Springs dock work.

Approved $1,713,750.49 paving construction agreement with Anderson Columbia for NE 30th Street (4-0)
Approved $169,120.00 Pitman Engineering contract for NE 30th Street CEI Task Work Order (4-0)
Approved $88,254.40 DEM grant (#H1265) for Sheriff's Office safe room and generator design (4-0)
Approved $27,579.50 DEM grant (#H1273) to cover match for grant #H1265 (4-0)
Approved $153,600.00 Saltwater Builders invoice for Hart Springs dock and gangway (4-0)
Approved $72,000.00 Hart Springs change order for 40 stub pilings (4-0)
Approved Six Remnant Defendants Opioid Settlement - CL-2022740 (4-0)
Approved proclamation declaring May 8, 2026 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day (4-0)

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1. Prayer / Flag2. Agenda Changes3. Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes Attachments: • 03.02.2026 BOCC Minutes (03.02.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf) a. Approval of Payments Attachments: • Gray Construction Invoice # 10 - Grant Funded (Gray_Construction_Invoic e_10_-_Grant_Funded.pdf) b. SHIP Attachments: • SHIP Request J. McLaughlin (SHIP_Request_J._McLaughlin.pdf) • SHIP Request R. Melpignano (SHIP_Request_R._Melpignano.pdf) c. 4. Public Participation The Board welcomes you and thanks you for your time and concerns. If you wish to address the Board, this is the time set on the agenda for you to do so. When you are recognized, please step to 5. Constitutional Officers No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still bring items to the meeting. County Administrator the podium, state your name and address then address the Board. Your comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. The Board may not respond to your comments this evening, rather they may take your comments and suggestions under advis [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Minutes Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Call to Order (4:00 p.m.) Minutes: The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III: Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas - absent Others in Attendance: Todd Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Caitlin Bourassa, County Administrator's Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Tonya Howell, Assistant Finance Director; Sheriff Bobby Schultz, GCSO; Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Ralph Smith, GCEM; Trevor Noyes; Brandon Stubbs; Jim Pitman; Dorothy Ring; Caroline Popke; Jeff M. Hardison; Matthew Harrell. Chairman Darrell Smith calle [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Thu Mar 5, 2026 · 15:30

CANCELED Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Workshop

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Workshop canceled

The workshop scheduled for March 5, 2026, was canceled. The agenda had listed a discussion regarding the impacts of a possible reduction of property taxes.

Discussion on impacts of possible reduction of property taxes (Canceled)

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**CANCELED** Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Workshop Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:30 pm “Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact (352) 463-3170; TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service)." PLEASE BE ADVISED that if a person decides to appeal any decisions made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at said hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, that person may need to insure that a verbatim record is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA DARRELL SMITH, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: TODD NEWTON, CLERK OF COURT Contact: Todd Newton ([email protected] 352-463-3170) | Agenda published on 03/02/2026 at 2:30 PM Prayer / Flag (3:00 p.m.)1. Impacts of Possible Reduction of Property Taxes2. Adjourn3.

Mon Mar 2, 2026 · 16:00

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

Board considers establishing Otter Springs Fund

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss various leases, bid results, and emergency management grants. The board is scheduled to consider a resolution to establish the Otter Springs Fund.

RES 2026-05: Establishing Fund 470 - Otter Springs Fund
NE 30th bid results
Lease agreements for Ring Power and Royster
Otter Springs roof quote
Emergency Management Grant Agreement H1265 and Match Waiver H1273

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✓ Decided: Board approves $1.7M road project and establishes Otter Springs Fund

The Board approved a low bid for the NE 30th Street project and established a new fund for Otter Springs Park. Commissioners also authorized a search for a new solid waste site and approved several equipment and maintenance contracts.

Accepted $1,713,750.49 low bid from Anderson Columbia for NE 30th Street project (5-0)
Approved Resolution 2026-05 and BE26-002 to establish Fund 470 for Otter Springs Fund (5-0)
Approved search for solid waste property, grant extension request, and criteria list (5-0)
Approved $12,750.00 Keeler Roofing quote for Otter Springs cabins, waiving bid requirements (5-0)
Approved annual $31,762.58 lease for 2026 wheel loader from Ring Power (5-0)
Accepted transfer of Royster lease with Nextower Development Group II, LLC (5-0)
Approved consent agenda (5-0)
Removed Emergency Management items 8a and 8b from agenda (5-0)

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1. Prayer / Flag2. Agenda Changes3. Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes Attachments: • 02.02.2026 BOCC Minutes - Draft (02.02.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf) • 02.16.2026 BOCC Minutes - Draft (02.16.2026_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf) a. 4. Public Participation The Board welcomes you and thanks you for your time and concerns. If you wish to address the Board, this is the time set on the agenda for you to do so. When you are recognized, please step to the podium, state your name and address then address the Board. Your comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. The Board may not respond to your comments this evening, rather they may take your comments and suggestions under advisement and provide direction to the appropriate member of County staff for follow-up. There will also be an opportunity to address the board at the end of the meeting. Thank you. Attachments: • Heaton Fundraiser Flyer - provided at meeting (Heaton_Fundraiser_Flyer_-_provid ed_at_meeting.pdf) 5. Constitutional Officers No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Minutes Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Call to Order (4:00 p.m.) Minutes: The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III: Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas Others in Attendance: Todd Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County Administrator (absent); David Lang, County Attorney (absent); Caitlin Bourassa, County Administrator's Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Bobby Rush, Solid Waste; Jeff M. Hardison; Matthew Harrell; Trevor Noyes; Charlie Simpson; Tammy Hale; Jim Pitman; Brandi NesSmith; Cody NesSmith; Pat Watson; John Locklear. Chairman Darrell Smith called the meeting to [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Feb 16, 2026 · 16:00

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

Gilchrist County considers fire surtax and speed limit change on SE 30th Street

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss fire rescue grants and a lease termination for Otter Springs. The meeting includes time-certain hearings for a fire surtax ordinance and a speed limit change.

ORD 2026-05: Speed limit change on SE 30th Street
ORD 2026-04: Fire Surtax Ordinance
Grant Agreement FM1230 for $975,000.00
Grant Agreement FM1229 for $400,000.00
Otter Springs Termination of Lease Agreement

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✓ Decided: Board approves fire surtax referendum for November general election

The Board approved a discretionary 0.01 sales tax for Emergency Fire Rescue Services to be placed on the November ballot. Other key actions included approving $1.375M in fire apparatus grants and establishing a 35 mph speed limit on SE 30th Street.

Approved Ordinance 2026-04 for a .01 fire rescue sales tax referendum (5-0)
Approved $975,000 Grant Agreement FM1230 for fire apparatus (5-0)
Approved $400,000 Grant Agreement FM1229 for brush truck (5-0)
Approved Ordinance 2026-05 setting 35 mph speed limit on SE 30th Street (5-0)
Approved covering up to $2,000 balance for Centennial Monument (5-0)
Approved termination of Otter Springs lease (5-0)
Approved Otter Springs revenue and expense budget (5-0)
Approved non-binding MOU with Paralign Health for community paramedic billing (5-0)

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1. Prayer / Flag2. Agenda Changes3. Consent Agenda Approval of Payments Attachments: • Anderson Columbia Invoice # 4 - Grant Funded (Anderson_Columbia_Invoi ce_4_-_Grant_Funded.pdf) • Michael Baker International Inc. Invoice # 1273895-96 (Michael_Baker_Int ernational_Inc._Invoice_1273895-96.pdf) • NFPS Invoice 20070 - Grant Funded (NFPS_Invoice_20070_-_Grant_Funde d.pdf) a. SHIP Attachments: • Reimbursement Request - B. Brown (SHIP_Reimbursement_Request_fo r_B._Brown.pdf) b. 4. Public Participation The Board welcomes you and thanks you for your time and concerns. If you wish to address the Board, this is the time set on the agenda for you to do so. When you are recognized, please step to the podium, state your name and address then address the Board. Your comments will be limited 5. Constitutional Officers No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still bring items to the meeting. County Administrator to three (3) minutes. The Board may not respond to your comments this evening, rather they [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Mon Feb 2, 2026 · 16:00

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

Gilchrist County Board to review emergency shelter agreement and EMS certification

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss various county infrastructure and service updates. Key items include an interlocal agreement for emergency shelters and a certificate of public convenience and necessity for EMS.

Interlocal Agreement between BOCC and School District for Emergency Shelter
Resolution 2026-04: Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Gilchrist County EMS
Solid Waste Expansion proposal
Motor Grader Lease with Ring Investments
Locklear Engineering invoice for Gilchrist Hart WWTF Compliance Plan

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✓ Decided: Board approves road equipment lease and emergency medical upgrades

The Board approved a lease for four motor graders and several emergency service purchases, including a monitor/defibrillator and a RAM 2500. Other actions included approving a wastewater compliance plan payment and a new campsite site plan for Hart Springs.

Approved $226,618.13 annual lease for four motor graders (5-0)
Approved $54,788.65 purchase of monitor/defibrillator via DOH grant (5-0)
Approved $67,210.16 purchase of 2025 RAM Crew Cab 2500 (4-1)
Approved $26,332.50 payment to Locklear Engineering for wastewater compliance (5-0)
Approved $46,080.58 change order for Ag Extension building (5-0)
Approved Hart Springs campsite site plan and bid process (All in favor)
Approved Resolution 2026-04 for Gilchrist County EMS Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (5-0)
Approved School District Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Shelter (5-0)

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Thu Jan 15, 2026 · 16:00

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider land use amendment and speed limit change on NW 55th Avenue

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners will discuss a land use amendment (RZ 2025-01) and a speed limit change on NW 55th Avenue. The board will also review a budget amendment for a statutory salary increase for the Tax Collector.

ORD 2026-03: Speed limit change on NW 55th Avenue
RES 2026-02 and ORD 2026-02: Land Use Amendment RZ 2025-01
RES 2026-03: Budget amendment for Tax Collector statutory salary increase
MOU with Zero Hour Life Center for Fire Rescue / Community Paramedicine
Discussion of Royal Consulting Services, Inc. contract and Florida Commerce grant

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✓ Decided: Board approves land use change and new speed limits

The Board approved a land use amendment for Lot Five, Waterford, and established new 35 mph speed limits on NW 55th Avenue and SE 30th Street. Other actions included approving a new Solid Waste staff position and a $18,858.70 electronic message board for Emergency Management.

Approved Resolution 2026-02 and ORD 2026-02 changing Lot Five, Waterford to Agriculture-2 (4-0)
Approved Ordinance 2026-03 setting 35 mph speed limit on NW 55th Avenue (4-0)
Approved 35 mph speed limit on SE 30th Street from CR 337 to SE 80th Avenue (4-0)
Approved additional staff position for Solid Waste (4-0)
Approved $18,858.70 purchase of electronic message board via grant funds (4-0)
Approved $6,000 budget increase for Tax Collector salary (4-0)
Approved up to $15,000 additional funding for Royal Consulting Services, Inc. (4-0)
Approved sending letter opposing increased sovereign immunity cap limits (4-0)

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Call to Order (4:00 p.m.)1. Prayer / Flag2. Agenda Changes3. Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes Attachments: • 12.15.2025 BOCC Minutes (12.15.2025_BOCC_Minutes_-_Draft.pdf) a. Approval of Payments Attachments: • Gray Construction Invoice # 8 - Grant Funded (Gray_Construction_Invoic e_8_-_Grant_Funded.pdf) • North Florida Professional Services Invoice 19995 - Grant Funded (Nort h_Florida_Professional_Services_Invoice_19995_-_Grant_Funded.pdf) • Synergy Disaster Recovery Invoice 3066 (Synergy_Disaster_Recovery_Invo ice_3066.pdf) b. Travel Requestc. 4. Constitutional Officers No constitutional officers submitted any items for this meeting at the time of publication. They may still bring items to the meeting. County Administrator Attachments: • Travel Request for Animal Services (Travel_Request_for_Animal_Service s_.pdf) Public Participation The Board welcomes you and thanks you for your time and concerns. If you wish to address the Board, this is the time set on the agenda for you to do so. When you are recognized, please step to the podium, state your name and address then [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners Minutes Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting on the above date and time, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The following is a proposed agenda: Call to Order (4:00 p.m.) Minutes: The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners, in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, January 15, 2026, at 4:00 pm, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida, with the following members present to-wit: District I: Commissioner Sharon A. Langford District II: Commissioner Bill Martin, Vice Chairman District III: Commissioner Darrell Smith, Chairman District IV: Commissioner Tommy Langford District V: Commissioner Kenrick Thomas - absent Others in Attendance: Todd Newton, Clerk of Court; Kieran Bryan, BOCC Secretary; Bobby Crosby, County Administrator; David Lang, County Attorney; Caitlin Bourassa, County Administrator's Administrative Assistant; Richard Romans, Finance Director; Sheriff Bobby Schultz, GCSO; Sergeant Tracy Sanders, GCSO; Ralph Smith, GCEM; Bobby Rush, Solid Waste; Jeff M. Hardison; Matthew Harrell; Justin Tabor; Trevor Noyes; Geneva Cornwell; John Greist; Captain Rhan; Pat Watson; Christopher Gmuer; Paul Sch [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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