Gadsden County public meetings in 2025
62 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss bonding for infrastructure. The agenda otherwise consists of standard procedural items.
- Bonding for infrastructure
Board of County Commissioners
The board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance to put a half-cent school capital outlay sales surtax referendum on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Other business includes bid awards to Peavy & Son Construction for road widening and resurfacing on Dogtown Rd and Providence Rd, approval of software purchases for the Gadsden Management System, and a heavy equipment lease purchase for public works. Several items were pulled for discussion, including the software purchases.
- Public hearing on approval of public works heavy equipment lease purchase
- Adoption of ordinance for half-cent school capital outlay sales surtax referendum (November 2026)
- Approval of departmental software purchases for Gadsden Management System (GMS)
- Bid award to Peavy & Son Construction Co. for Dogtown Rd widening and resurfacing
- Bid award to Peavy & Son Construction Co. for Providence Rd resurfacing
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting. The primary item of business is a report on Elderly Affairs presented by Interim County Attorney Louis J. Baptiste.
- Report on Elderly Affairs
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding budget amendments for FY25. The body is also deciding on grant agreements, project amendments, and construction change orders.
- Public hearing for Resolution 2025-059 and FY25 budget amendments
- Change Order #4 with Graybelle Construction for W.S. Stevens Covid Shelter
- BB219 Broadband MPCF project amendment with Florida Commerce for Havana Facility
- Time extension for CR 12 Fairbanks Rd from CR 157 Concord Rd to Leon Co Line-Phase II
- Grant agreement between Gadsden County and the Florida Department of Transportation
Board of County Commissioners
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the AHCA EMS Medicaid Billing and Reimbursement Agreement and consider approval of two budget resolutions. General business includes awarding a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract, extending time on multiple road and bridge projects, and approving various service agreements for security, GPS tracking, software, and emergency management.
- Public hearing on year one payment of the AHCA EMS Medicaid Billing and Reimbursement Agreement
- Approval of Resolution 2026-008 and Budget Amendments for FY26
- Approval of Notice of Intent to Award Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) RFP
- Approval of year two payment of the Flock Safety Agreement
- Approval of Boys & Girls Club Design Task Order
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a legislative public hearing on the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment (SSPA 2021-03) for 1600 Reynolds Road, presented by Growth Management Director Justin Stiell. The meeting also includes updates from the Clerk of Court, County Attorney, and County Administrator, followed by discussion items from each commissioner. No decisions are recorded in the agenda beyond the hearing and updates.
- Public Hearing (Legislative) – 1600 Reynolds Road Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment (SSPA 2021-03)
- Updates from Clerk of Court – Nicholas Thomas
- Updates from County Attorney – Louis J. Baptiste
- Updates from County Administrator – Reginald James
- Discussion items presented by Commissioners Youmans, Moore, Williams, Fisher-Jackson, Jimenez, Bouie, Spears, Sherman, Roberts, and Hannigon
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment to change the future land use map designation for 1600 Reynolds Road (SSPA 2021-03). The meeting also includes citizen comments, routine procedural items, and updates from county officials. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.
- Public hearing (legislative) on Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment SSPA 2021-03 for 1600 Reynolds Road
- Citizen comments on non-agenda items (3-minute limit, email submissions accepted until noon on meeting day)
- Clerk of Court updates (Nicholas Thomas)
- County Attorney updates (Louis J. Baptiste)
- County Administrator updates (Reginald James)
Board of County Commissioners
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will consider renewing a fire and rescue interlocal agreement with the Town of Havana and approving streetlight agreements for the Magnolia Forest Subdivision. The agenda also includes multiple items to amend volunteer fire contracts across various communities and a study on Medicaid billing processes.
- Renewal of Fire and Rescue Interlocal Agreement with Town of Havana
- Streetlight agreement for Magnolia Forest Subdivision
- Amendments to volunteer fire contracts in 10 communities
- Study on Medicaid billing processes and revenues
- Grant agreement for Robertsville Fire Station Generator
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board will consider how to engage with national opioid settlement funds from Purdue and secondary manufacturers. It will also review the acceptance of a property lot from the County School Board for nonprofit development. Both items are presented for the Board's decision at this meeting.
- Participation in national opioid settlements (Purdue and secondary manufacturers)
- Acceptance of Wards Lot property from Gadsden County School Board for nonprofit development
Parks & Recreation
The Gadsden County Parks & Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting with primarily procedural items. They will discuss updates on park signs and restrooms, and provide input on a Youth Employment Program. No specific votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda includes citizen comments and updates from county officials.
- Recap of August 18, 2025 meeting
- Park updates: signs, restrooms
- Discussion/input on Youth Employment Program
- Citizens comments on non-agenda items (3-min limit)
- Updates from Clerk, County Attorney, County Administrator
Board of County Commissioners
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will consider several budget amendments and partnership agreements at its October 21, 2025 meeting. Items include approval of a fire‑and‑rescue interlocal agreement with the Town of Havana, a FY2025 agreement with the Gadsden County Chamber of Commerce, and a FY25‑26 budget amendment for the Sheriff’s Department. The board will also vote on a 5 % funding increase for volunteer fire department contracts and designate administrative authority for plat and replat approvals under Senate Bill 784.
- Approval of Fire and Rescue Interlocal Agreement between Gadsden County and the Town of Havana (Item 11.c)
- Approval of Gadsden County Chamber of Commerce Agreement for FY2025 (Item 11.d)
- Approval of Resolution 2026-001 Budget Amendment for FY25‑26 Sheriff’s Department (Item 11.e)
- Approval to amend Volunteer Fire Department contracts to allow a 5 % increase in base funding for two years (Item 11.g)
- Approval of Resolution No. 2026-003 designating administrative authority for plat and replat approvals pursuant to Senate Bill 784 (Item 11.h)
Board of County Commissioners
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving municipal inter-local agreements for animal control services in Havana, Chattahoochee, Greensboro, Quincy, Gretna, and Midway. The board will also vote on grant budget amendments for FY2025 and FY2026, a contract for Corrections Software Solutions, and a Small County Consolidate Waste Grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
- Municipal Inter-local Agreement for Animal Control Services-Havana
- Municipal Inter-local Agreement for Animal Control Services-Chattahoochee
- Municipal Inter-local Agreement for Animal Control Services-Greensboro
- Municipal Inter-local Agreement for Animal Control Services-Quincy
- Approval of FY 2025-26 Small County Consolidate Waste Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a letter of agreement with Emergency Medical Services and the state healthcare agency, and select a location for a new Boys & Girls Club and community center. Only two substantive items are on the agenda.
- Approval of PEMT Letter of Agreement with Gadsden County Emergency Medical Services and Agency for Healthcare Administration
- Approval of Site Selection for Boys & Girls Club and Community Center
Board of County Commissioners
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will consider multiple inter-local agreements for animal control services with the towns of Havana, Chattahoochee, Greensboro, Quincy, Gretna, and Midway. The consent agenda includes approval to use opioid settlement funds for a Drug Take Back Day, payment for holiday outdoor decor, lien satisfactions, and a corrections software contract. General business also features resolutions for grant budget amendments (FY2025 and FY2026), a small county consolidate waste grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and amendments to the procurement policy. The meeting includes a public hearing and updates from the clerk, county attorney, and administrator.
- Municipal inter-local agreements for animal control services with Havana, Chattahoochee, Greensboro, Quincy, Gretna, and Midway
- Approval to use opioid settlement funds for Gadsden County’s Drug Take Back Day
- Approval of Request for Corrections Software Solutions Contract
- Approval of FY 2025-26 Small County Consolidate Waste Grant Agreement with Florida DEP
- Approval of Resolution 2025-034 and Resolution 2026-001 for grant budget amendments
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
This is a workshop meeting of the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners. The board will discuss architectural and engineering services, as well as a prescription assistance medical service request. No votes or final decisions are scheduled on these items.
- Discussion on architectural and engineering services
- Discussion on prescription assistance medical service request
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will vote on a resolution urging a responsible approach to re-establishing navigation on the Apalachicola River. Under general business, commissioners will consider approvals including FRDAP grant agreements for ADA improvements at Pat Thomas Park and Shiloh Park, a no-cost amendment for the South Adams Street Sidewalk LAP Project, and site selection for a proposed Boys & Girls Club. Multiple interlocal agreements for animal control and human services are also on the consent agenda.
- Resolution urging responsible approach to re-establish navigation on Apalachicola River (consent 7.j)
- Approval of FRDAP agreements for Pat Thomas Park and Shiloh Park ADA improvements (11.r)
- No-cost amendment No. 2 to construction contract with Sandco, LLC for South Adams Street Sidewalk LAP Project (11.t)
- Approval of site selection for proposed Boys & Girls Club and Community Center in Quincy (11.n)
- Fire and rescue interlocal agreement between Gadsden County and Town of Havana (11.p)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a first public hearing to consider adopting a tentative millage rate and budget for FY2025-2026. Department presentations from Fire Control, Public Works, Emergency Medical Services, and Public Safety/Sheriff are scheduled. The board may then vote to adopt the tentative millage rate and budget.
- First Public Hearing for Adoption of Tentative Millage Rate and Tentative Budget for FY2025-2026
- Department presentations: Fire Control, Public Works, Emergency Medical Services, Public Safety/Sheriff
- Adoption of Tentative Millage Rate and Tentative Budget (vote expected)
Planning Commission
The Gadsden County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two ordinances: one revising the county's alcoholic beverage ordinance and another amending the Land Development Code. The meeting will also include updates from county officials and a public hearing.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-01 revising the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-02 revising the Land Development Code
- Updates from the Clerk of Court, County Attorney, and Interim County Administrator
- Discussion items for all County Commissioners
- Citizens may speak on non-agenda items for up to 3 minutes
Board of County Commissioners
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving contracts for road resurfacing projects, a no-cost amendment to a sidewalk construction contract, and funding allocations for senior services and emergency medical support. The board will also vote on appointments to the Planning Commission.
- Approval of Barineau Road bridge rehabilitation contract
- Approval of Dogtown Road and Providence Road widening and resurfacing
- Approval of funding re-allocation for Senior Services
- Approval of Handtevy EMS mobile application contract
- Approval of appointments to the Planning Commission
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving the tentative budget at this special meeting, which is then scheduled to be presented at a public hearing on September 15, 2025. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as the call to order, invocation, and public comment periods.
- Approval of tentative budget for presentation at public hearing on 9/15/25
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners is holding Budget Workshop #5, led by the Interim County Administrator and the Director of Finance. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda. Public comments are accepted in person or via email before the meeting.
- Budget Workshop #5 presented by Reginald James (Interim County Administrator) and Rose Raynak (Director of Finance)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on several budget amendments for FY25 and FY 2024-2025. The body is also reviewing contracts for emergency medical services, health programs, and sidewalk construction.
- Public hearings for budget amendments via Resolutions 2025-041, 2025-042, 2025-039, 2024-040, 2025-043, and 2025-044
- Bid award to Sandco, LLC for South Adams Street Sidewalk
- Memorandum of Agreement with Florida Department of Health for Emergency Medical Services Matching Grant
- EAP Services Contract with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
- Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment for 13480 Pat Thomas Parkway (Item 10.a pulled)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners holds a regular meeting with mostly procedural items and updates. Key discussions include park sign design, restroom structure updates, and revenue generation from facility rentals and special events. No ordinances, rezonings, or contracts with dollar amounts are on the agenda.
- Park Signs and Design discussion
- Restroom Structures / Update
- Revenue Generation Update (Facility Rentals, Special Events, Programs)
- Discussion of Future Meeting Date for Community Day Organizers
- Discussion of Future Meeting Dates and Times for Parks and Recreation Board
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss revisions to the county's alcoholic beverage and land development codes. The body will also consider a comprehensive plan amendment for a property on Shade Farm Road.
- Ordinance 2025-01: Revising the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance
- Ordinance 2025-02: Revising Land Development Code Chapter Five, Subsection 5003
- SSPA 2025-01: Future Land Use Map Amendment for 673 Shade Farm Road
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will review the employment agreement for the Interim County Administrator. The Board may approve the contract during the meeting. Public members may speak for up to three minutes on non‑agenda items, and any general business items will be addressed.
- Review and vote on the Interim County Administrator employment agreement (Employment Agreement.pdf)
- Public comment period for non‑agenda items (3‑minute limit)
- General Business discussion
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The commissioners will hear an introduction by the interim county administrator, followed by a departmental budget presentation from the Emergency Services director. The main focus is a Budget Workshop where the interim administrator and the director of finance will present FY26 budget milestones. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion and information.
- Introduction by Interim County Administrator Roosevelt Morris
- Emergency Services departmental budget presentation by Director Dewayne Ford
- Budget Workshop #5 presentation of FY26 milestones by Roosevelt Morris and Director of Finance Rose Raynak
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss capital health insurance rates and the reallocation of funding for senior citizens, along with a county administrator update.
- Capital Health Insurance Rates
- Senior Citizen Reallocation of Funding
- County Administrator Update
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a budget workshop. The meeting includes a departmental budget presentation from Emergency Services Director Dewayne Ford.
- Departmental Budget Presentation by Emergency Services Director Dewayne Ford
- Budget Workshop # 4 led by Interim County Administrator Roosevelt Morris and Finance Director Rose Raynak
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Resolution 2025-037 for FY25 budget amendments and consider a bid award for Ben Bostick Resurfacing to CWR Contracting, Inc. Other actions include approving health insurance rates, extending a CDBG-DR EMS Quincy grant agreement, and modifying the Emergency Operations Center and Public Safety Complex agreement.
- Public hearing on Resolution 2025-037 Budget Amendments for FY25
- Bid award to CWR Contracting, Inc. for Ben Bostick Resurfacing
- Approval of Health Insurance Rates
- Approval of CDBG-DR EMS Quincy Grant Agreement amendment extending expiration to September 30, 2027
- Modification #1 of Emergency Operations Center and Public Safety Complex Agreement #F0098
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will hear an introduction by Interim County Administrator Roosevelt Morris, a departmental budget presentation for Emergency Services by Director Dewayne Ford, and conduct the fourth budget workshop covering the county’s fiscal plan. No formal decisions are listed beyond the motion to adjourn.
- Introduction by Roosevelt Morris, Interim County Administrator
- Departmental Budget Presentation by Dewayne Ford, Director of Emergency Services
- Budget Workshop #4 at Edward J. Butler Governmental Complex, 9-B East Jefferson Street, Quincy
- Public comment period for non‑agenda items (3‑minute limit per speaker)
- Motion to adjourn
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for Budget Workshop #3. The session includes a presentation on the Economic Development budget.
- Budget Workshop #3
- Economic Development Budget Presentation
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners holds a special meeting to consider several items, including modified state-funded agreements for GIS and NextGen 911 PSAP upgrades, a healthcare services funding support agreement with Browning Medical and Wellness, LLC, and submission of a Florida Department of Transportation grant application. The board will also discuss the Boys & Girls Club and decide whether to participate in Governor DeSantis's proposed day off for the July 4th weekend. A presentation of the audit report for fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, is also scheduled.
- Approval of modified Florida Department of Management Agreements for GIS and NextGen 911 Core Services PSAP Upgrades
- Approval of Agreement with Browning Medical and Wellness, LLC for Healthcare Services Funding Support
- Approval of Submission of FDOT Service Development Grant Application
- Discussion of Boys & Girls Club
- Request to participate in Governor DeSantis's proposed day off for July 4th weekend
Board of County Commissioners
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on budget amendments and consider multiple contract approvals, including grant agreements for road projects, a $355,200 state grant to expand the library's IT device loan program, and two fire service contracts. The board will also vote on using opioid settlement funds for first responder training on substance use disorder. Appointments to the Value Adjustment Board and Planning Commission are scheduled.
- Public hearing on budget amendments for FY 2024-2025
- Approval of Opioid Settlement Funds for First Responder Operational Readiness Training
- Approval of $355,200 Florida Department of Commerce grant for Library IT Device Loan Program
- Approval of Providence Road and Dogtown Road state-funded grant agreements
- Approval of fire contracts for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the Gadsden County Administrator position and the location of the Boys & Girls Club. The board will also address a transfer of vehicle title.
- Location of the Boys & Girls Club
- Gadsden County Administrator Position
- Transfer of Vehicle Title
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a budget workshop. The session focuses on a preliminary budget discussion led by the Interim County Administrator and Finance Director.
- Preliminary Budget Discussion
Board of County Commissioners
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will consider several funding approvals, including a $258,080.65 state grant for 911 services and a state‑funded grant agreement for Dogtown Road. They will also review a request for a paramedic sign‑on bonus, two work authorizations for broadband‑grant design work in Chattahoochee and Havana, and allocations for law‑enforcement education and other community programs. The agenda includes a public hearing, updates from county officials, and discussion items from each commissioner.
- Approval of $258,080.65 2025 911 State Grant Program funds (item 7.h)
- Approval of Dogtown Road – State Funded Grant Agreement (item 11.c)
- Request for Paramedic Sign‑On Bonus (item 11.b)
- Approval of two work authorizations for broadband grant design work in Chattahoochee and Havana (item 11.a)
- Approval of Law Enforcement Education Funds for DARE Officer Training (items 7.c and 7.d)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $355,200 state grant to expand the Library's IT device loan program, interlocal agreements for emergency services and a sidewalk project, approval of animal adoption fees, and an opioid settlement amendment. Under general business, commissioners will discuss and possibly approve employee raises, a funding request from Stallworth & Associates Global, and an interlocal agreement for the South Adams Street Sidewalk Project. Two proclamations honoring EMS Week and Public Works Week are also scheduled.
- $355,200 Florida Department of Commerce grant for Library Digital Connectivity Technology Program
- Discussion and approval of employee raises and PAMS Program/Health Council Mobile Unit
- Local Agency Program (LAP) contract for South Adams Street Sidewalk Project with City of Quincy
- Approval of animal adoption fee changes
- Approval of Business Agreement for Opioid Settlement Amendment #01
Planning Commission
The Gadsden County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinance changes: one to repeal the prohibition on serving alcohol near churches, schools, and playgrounds and allow restaurants to sell alcohol in sealed to-go containers; another to remove time restrictions on legal non-conforming residential and non-residential uses. The commission will also approve minutes from July 11, 2024, and hear public comments.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-01: Repealing alcohol service prohibition near churches, schools, and playgrounds and permitting restaurants to sell/deliver sealed to-go containers per Florida Statute 561.20(2)(a)(4)
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-02: Amending Land Development Code Section 5003 to remove time restrictions for legal non-conforming residential and non-residential uses
- Approval of minutes from July 11, 2024 meeting
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting on May 14, 2025. The sole substantive item is a presentation on the Gadsden County Summer Youth Program by the Interim County Administrator. The meeting will also include public comment and routine procedural items.
- Gadsden County Summer Youth Program presented by Interim County Administrator
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider beginning negotiations with proposers for professional architectural and engineering services for the Public Safety Complex. The meeting also includes several contract approvals and grant applications for county infrastructure and social services.
- Negotiation phase for RFQ 25-02 Professional Architectural/Engineering Services for the Public Safety Complex
- Old Courthouse Renovation 2nd Phase Agreement (No. 25.h.sc.100.009)
- CDBG RWQ 25-01 Asbestos Inspections of Private Residential Dwellings
- Settlement Agreement with Coombs/Geathers/Lawson v. Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners
- 2025 Small County Consolidated Waste Grant Application with the Florida DEP
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
This is a special meeting of the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners. The board will discuss the County Administrator's position and consider approving funding for six municipalities (Chattahoochee, Greensboro, Gretna, Havana, Midway, Quincy), a resolution regarding the Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), funding for the 20th of May Celebration in Havana and Chattahoochee, and funding for high school mega reunions. Public comments are accepted on non-agenda items and on agenda items.
- Discussion of County Administrator's position
- Approval of funding for six municipalities (Chattahoochee, Greensboro, Gretna, Havana, Midway, Quincy)
- Approval of resolution regarding Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
- Approval of funding request for Havana and Chattahoochee 20th of May Celebration
- Approval of funding request for High School Mega Reunions (Havana Northside, East Gadsden, Shanks, Greensboro, Chattahoochee)
Board of County Commissioners
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several funding and service agreements, including human services contracts and a food service contract with Elder Care Services. They will also consider a change order extending the completion deadline for the William S. Stevens COVID Shelter to June 1, 2025. A public hearing will address a grant application to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and a budget amendment linked to Resolution 2025-029. Additional items include a policy for attorney services up to $10,000 per firm and a purchase of a day cab truck for Public Works.
- Approval of Funding Agreements for Human Services
- Approval of The William S. Stevens COVID Shelter Change Order No. 2 to extend deadline to June 1, 2025
- Approval of the Food Service Agreement with Elder Care Services
- Public Hearing: Approval of Resolution 2025-029 and associated budget amendment
- Policy authorizing County Attorney to retain outside legal services up to $10,000 annually per firm
Planning Commission
The Gadsden County Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one to repeal the prohibition of serving alcohol near churches, schools, and playgrounds and to allow certain restaurants to sell or deliver sealed to-go alcohol containers per Florida law; and another to remove the time restriction for legal non-conforming residential and non-residential uses. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period for non-agenda items.
- Public Hearing: Repeal alcohol prohibition near churches, schools, and playgrounds; allow to-go alcohol sales for restaurants (Ord 2025-01)
- Public Hearing: Remove time restriction for legal non-conforming residential and non-residential structures (Ord 2025-02)
- Approval of minutes from July 11, 2024 meeting
- Citizens may speak on non-agenda items (3-minute limit) or submit comments via email
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will hold public hearings on a FY2025 budget amendment (Resolution 2025-025) and on public input for a CDBG Recovery Housing Program grant. Consent items include approval of minutes, a special assessment lien satisfaction, and a lease renewal with Marie Brooks Gallery for 11 W. Jefferson Street. General business items include approval of a task order for FEMA disaster recovery services, funding requests, and direction for road striping projects.
- Public hearing on Resolution 2025-025 Budget Amendment for FY2025
- Public hearing for public comments on CDBG Recovery Housing Program grant
- Approval of The Integrity Group's Task Order #2024-03.E1 for FEMA disaster recovery continuation
- Approval of lease renewal with Marie Brooks Gallery for 11 W. Jefferson Street, Quincy
- Board direction for Gadsden County road striping projects
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a cure of prior board action by reconsidering a legal services contract with Attorney Thornton Williams of the Williams Law Group. Other agenda items are procedural, including call to order, public comments, and adjournment.
- Cure of Prior Board Action – Reconsideration of Legal Services Contract with Attorney Thornton Williams of the Williams Law Group
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review a plan and appointees for a Citizen Review Committee to assist in hiring a County Administrator. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure projects and various administrative appointments.
- Payment of $43,744.00 to United Rentals for an emergency chiller to cool the jail
- Approval to use District 1 paving funds for resurfacing Frank Pais Road
- Local Agency (LAP) contract for the South Adams Street Project with Sandco, LLC
- Inter-Local Agreement with the City of Midway for animal control
- Approval of Resolution 2025-024 for a FY2025 grant budget amendment
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the Summer Youth Program during this workshop meeting. The program is presented by Interim County Administrator Roosevelt Morris. No other substantive items are on the agenda. The meeting also includes time for public comments on non-agenda items.
- Discussion of Summer Youth Program (presented by Interim County Administrator Roosevelt Morris)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners holds a workshop meeting to discuss three health-related items: overall health services, the Prescription Assistance Medical Services (PAMS) program, and Mobile Health Unit 1. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the items are listed for discussion only.
- Discussion of Health Services
- Discussion of Prescription Assistance Medical Services (PAMS)
- Discussion of Mobile Health Unit 1
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss a contract update presented by the Interim County Attorney and a bid process for construction and engineering led by the Interim County Administrator. No specific contract details or bid amounts are listed in the agenda. The meeting includes public comment periods for non-agenda items.
- Contract update discussion (Louis J. Baptiste, Esq., Interim County Attorney)
- Bid process for construction and engineering (Roosevelt Morris, Interim County Administrator)
- Public comments accepted in person or via email until noon on meeting day
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the establishment of a Citizen Advisory Committee. This committee would be involved in the process of hiring the County Administrator.
- Establishment of a Citizen Advisory Committee for the County Administrator hiring process
Board of County Commissioners
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will consider several approvals, including a work order for the Cane Creek Bridge, a waste‑grant amendment, a Florida Sun Trail agreement, a senior‑center renovation contract, and a mosquito‑control budget. A public hearing will be held on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Recovery Housing Program providing $100,000,000. Additional items include approval of an indigent burial service provider, a $2,000,000 Florida Commerce Agreement for a telehealth and career center at 604 E. 5th Avenue in Havana, and adoption of a new HRIS system.
- Approval of FY25 Small County Consolidated Waste Grant Amendment #1
- Florida Sun Trail Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation
- Task Order with CSI Contracting, Inc. to renovate and repair the Gadsden County Senior Center
- Public hearing on CDBG Recovery Housing Program Grant – $100,000,000
- Approval of Florida Commerce Agreement awarding $2,000,000 for a Telehealth and Career Center at 604 E. 5th Avenue, Havana
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting for a legislative delegation meeting called by Senator Corey Simon and Representative Gallop Franklin. The agenda contains only this item, with no other business listed.
- Legislative delegation meeting with Senator Corey Simon and Representative Gallop Franklin
Board of County Commissioners
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners holds a regular meeting with consent items including meeting minutes and a ratification memo. Notable business items include funding requests for Dr. Camron Browning and Gadsden County Senior Services, and approval of the Summer Youth Employment program for 150 students. The public may comment on non-agenda items.
- Funding request for Dr. Camron Browning
- Funding request for Gadsden County Senior Services (Gretna, Midway, Gadsden Wellness, and Greensboro)
- Approval of Summer Youth Employment for 150 students
- Approval of Management Audit Attestation Letter
- Citizens may speak on non-agenda items (3-minute limit) or submit comments via email
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The board will open with a public‑comment period allowing citizens up to three minutes to speak on non‑agenda items. Commissioners will then hear a presentation on legislative priorities from Interim County Administrator Roosevelt Morris and discuss direction for those priorities. No specific actions or votes are listed; the meeting will end with a motion to adjourn.
- Public comment period: citizens may speak up to 3 minutes on non‑agenda items
- Discussion and direction on legislative priorities presented by Interim County Administrator Roosevelt Morris
- Motion to adjourn
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
This special meeting includes three general business items: approving an interim county attorney legal services agreement, an interim county administrator employment agreement, and a funding request for Gadsden Wellness Senior Services. The board will also hear public comments on non-agenda items. No dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.
- Interim County Attorney Legal Services Agreement
- Interim County Administrator’s Agreement
- Funding Request for Gadsden Wellness Senior Services
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider consent items including FDOT grant applications, USDA lease extension, and various contracts. A key discussion item is the lease agreement with the City of Quincy for a property identified for the Boys and Girls Club, which was pulled from consent for discussion. Other general business includes approvals for bridge projects, road closures, and budget amendments.
- Approval of Lease Agreement with City of Quincy for Boys and Girls Club property (pulled for discussion)
- Approval of State Funding Grant Agreement for Cane Creek Bridge #504020
- Approval of Hanna Mill Pond Road Closure Agreement
- Approval of Off-System Bridge Project Agreement for Little River Bridge
- Approval of landscaping and maintenance of memorial for 1962 drowning event at Robinson's Landing
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
This is a workshop meeting of the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners. The only substantive item is a discussion and direction on legislative priorities, led by the Interim County Administrator. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural (call to order, public comments, adjournment).
- Discussion and direction on legislative priorities
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss and provide direction on legislative priorities for the county. The agenda includes only this substantive item after routine procedural items and public comment.
- Discussion and direction on legislative priorities (Interim County Administrator Roosevelt Morris)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners is holding an emergency meeting to consider a resolution declaring a state of emergency. The meeting includes a period for citizens to be heard on non-agenda items.
- Approval of Resolution 2025-019, Declaring a State of Emergency
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners holds a workshop to discuss and provide direction on legislative priorities for the upcoming state session. The board will also hear public comments on non-agenda items. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
- Discussion and Direction on Legislative Priorities (presented by Interim County Administrator Roosevelt Morris)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
This is a special meeting of the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners with one business item: discussion of the county administrator position and its description. All other agenda items are procedural (call to order, invocation, public comments, adjournment).
- Discussion of County Administrator's position and position description
Board of County Commissioners
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will vote on the FEMA Public Assistance Grant Agreement #Z4924 for Hurricane Helene. They will also consider contracts for professional auditing services, architectural services for the Chattahoochee Library Telehealth and Career Center project, and an amended Older American Act Program III contract. Additional items include approval of the FY 2025‑26 budget calendar and the county's indigent burial service provider.
- Approval of State Division of Emergency Management FEMA Public Assistance Grant Agreement #Z4924 for Hurricane Helene
- Approval of a contract with Purvis‑Gray for Professional Auditing Services (RFP 24‑02)
- Approval to engage Clemons Rutherford & Associates for architectural services for the Chattahoochee Library Telehealth and Career Center grant project
- Approval of the Older American Act Program III – American Rescue Plan amended contract
- Approval of the FY 2025‑26 Proposed Budget Calendar