Gadsden County public meetings in 2024
9 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several grant acceptances and procurement requests. Key discussions include economic incentive funding for Main Street organizations and the selection of firms for a state-funded Public Safety and EOC project.
- Approval to use Economic Development funding for Main Street Organizations in Chattahoochee, Havana, and Quincy
- Procurement of architectural and construction management firms for the state-funded Public Safety and EOC Project
- Approval of a one-time employee bonus for eligible staff
- Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the sale, lease, or redevelopment of a County-owned parcel
- Approval of signatures for SHIP-ARPA funds special assessment liens and contracts
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will discuss the Interim County Administrator’s Agreement and evaluate the criteria for advertising the County Administrator position. Commissioners will also hear the County Attorney’s update on the upcoming Shade Meeting and consider a new Legal Services Agreement. These items are presented for discussion and possible action during the special meeting.
- Interim County Administrator’s Agreement
- Review of County Administrator’s Position and Criteria for Advertising
- County Attorney discussion regarding upcoming Shade Meeting
- County Attorney Legal Services Agreement
Board of County Commissioners
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will consider multiple consent items and general business items at its December 2, 2024 meeting. Key decisions include approving task orders with The Integrity Group for FEMA disaster recovery reporting and APRA funds compliance, a modification to the hurricane shelter retrofit contract, and discussions on former and interim county administrator compensation. The agenda also includes appointments to regional boards and approval of a library annual plan.
- Board approval of a task order with The Integrity Group for FEMA disaster recovery reporting and F-ROC calculation
- Board approval of a task order with The Integrity Group for APRA funds compliance
- Approval of modification #1 to the Hurricane Shelter Retrofit Contract for retrofitting Gadsden County Hospital as a special needs evacuation shelter
- Discussion and direction on former County Administrator's severance pay
- Discussion and direction regarding Interim County Administrator's compensation
Board of County Commissioners
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to approve Resolution 2024-028, which amends the general and grant budget for FY2024. The meeting also includes approvals of a Waste Pro contract renewal, the City of Gretna Love’s Travel Center project, an annual health department contract with the Florida Department of Health, and a Microsoft Enterprise annual renewal. Swearing‑in of newly elected Commissioner Shawn Wood and re‑election of Commissioners Eric Hinson and Ronterious Green are also on the agenda.
- Approval of Resolution 2024-028 General and Grant Budget Amendments for FY2024
- Approval of Waste Pro contract renewal
- Approval of City of Gretna Love’s Travel Center
- Approval of annual contract with Florida Department of Health for Gadsden County Health Department
- Approval of Microsoft Enterprise Annual Renewal
Board of County Commissioners
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving budget amendments for FY24 and FY25, renewing a waste management contract, and extending the state of emergency declaration.
- Approval of Resolution 25-007 Budget Amendments for FY25
- Approval of Resolution 24-037 Budget Amendments for FY24
- Approval to Renew Waste Pro Contract
- Approval to Extend State of Emergency (Resolutions 2025-003, 2025-004, 2025-005)
- Approval to Upgrade Avtec Radio Dispatch Software
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss the prioritization of remaining ARPA funds. The goal is to ensure funds meet US Treasury allowable uses and deadlines.
- Approval on the ARPA Prioritization of Remaining Funds
Board of County Commissioners
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving a $4 million grant to renovate the Chattahoochee Library, a contract for graphic design services, and the confirmation of the Chief Financial Officer and Growth Management Director. The meeting also includes a public hearing and a resolution to extend a state of emergency.
- Approval of $4M grant to renovate and expand the Chattahoochee Library
- Confirmation of Chief Financial Officer and Growth Management Director
- Approval of Mosquito Control Certified Budget and Detailed Work Plan FY2024-25
- Resolution 2025-002 to Extend the State of Emergency
- Approval of Tourist Development Council Marketing Services contract
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to receive a presentation on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) from the Chief Financial Officer. The meeting also includes a period for citizens to speak on non-agenda items.
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) presentation by Chief Financial Officer Janice Harris
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review a salary assistance grant from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and a legal services contract. The meeting includes discussions on task orders for budget services and a project involving the City of Gretna Love’s Travel Center.
- FDLE Salary Assistance for Fiscally Constrained Counties Grant
- Legal Services Contract
- Task Orders with the Integrity Group for Office of Management and Budget Services
- City of Gretna Love’s Travel Center
- Dismissal of a pending bid protest