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Wed Jul 22, 2026
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Fri Jul 17, 2026
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Session
Board considers forgiving $546,138 in Landfill Fund loans
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss forgiving loans from the Landfill Fund to the Transportation Trust Fund and Fire/Rescue Fund. The meeting includes a public hearing on a zoning change and a presentation on a proposed High Speed Rail System.
- Proposed forgiveness of $424,780 for Wolff Road and NE 168th Street construction
- Proposed forgiveness of $121,358 for a fire truck and ambulance
- Public hearing on Petition 95-428-R to change zoning from Residential Mixed to Commercial-Recreational Vehicle
- Review of Ordinance 91-9 regarding transient merchants, street vendors, and peddlers
- Approval of warrants totaling $89,809.33
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
304 NW 2ND STREET
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
941-763-6441
941-763-9529 Fax
AGENDA
OCTOBER 26, 1995
CLIF BETTS, JR. - CHAIRMAN
SUSAN B. HUGHES - 1ST VICE CHAIRMAN GENE WOODS
JOHN W. ABNEY, SR. - 2ND VICE CHAIRMAN CLOIS J. HARVEY
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George A. Long John D. Cassels, Jr.
County Administrator County Attorney
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Call to Order 9:00 AM
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Revisions
BUSINESS: CLERK
1. Approval of Minutes: Recommend that the BOCC approve minutes from
October 12, 1995.
BUSINESS: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
2. 9:00 AM Public Hearing - Petition 95-428-R: Recommend that the
BOCC not grant the requested change in zoning from Residential Mixed
(RM) to Commercial-Recreational Vehicle (C-RV).
3. 9:15 AM Proclamation - Epilepsy Awareness Month: Recommend
that the BOCC approve and authorize issuance of a Proclamation
designating November 1995 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in Okeechobee
County (Mr. Dale Barrett will be in attendance to receive the
Proclamation).
4. 9:15 AM Douglas M. Anderson - Assistant County Administrator
-St. Lucie County: Recommend that the BOCC receive presentation from
Mr. Anderson regarding the proposed High Speed Rail System.
5. 9:45 AM O.L. Raulerson - Annual Financial Report: Recommend
that the BOCC receive the Sheriff's End of Y
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MINUTES OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR SESSION
OCTOBER 26, 1995
The Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida met in regular
session at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 26, 1995 in the County Commission Chambers,
Courthouse, Okeechobee, Florida.
Chair Betts presided with the following members present: Commissioners Hughes,
Woods, Abney and Harvey. Also present were: County Administrator George Long, County
Attorney John Cassels and Deputy Clerk Debra Lewis.
Chair Betts called the meeting to order. Father Shaw gave the invocation. Following
the invocation, Planning Director William Royce led the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVISIONS
Chair Betts asked for any additions or deletions to the agenda for this meeting.
County Administrator Long advised that there were several additional items to be
incorporated into today's agenda. He added that there were four or five of these items that
would require discussion.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 12, 1995
It was requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve the minutes from the
regular session of October 12, 1995.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ABNEY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM
THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 12, 1995, AS SUBMITTED. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER HARVEY. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. PUBLIC HEARING - PETITION 95-428-R, HOWARD & DOROTHY LAMB
Mr. William Royce, Planning Director for Okeechobee County, was recognized to
conduct
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Fri Jul 10, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
Board to hold wrap-up discussion on proposed FY 2026/2027 budget
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a final budget workshop discussion for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. This session follows workshops held on July 6, 7, and 8, 2026, to address remaining questions and outstanding matters regarding departmental and agency funding requests.
- Budget wrap-up discussion for proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget
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Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Location
304 NW 2nd Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
BOCC Budget Workshop 863-763-6441
www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov
~ Agenda ~
Friday, July 10, 2026 9:00 AM Historic Courthouse, Room 270
Board of County Commissioners Page 1 Updated 7/8/2026 4:45 PM
Call to Order
David Hazellief Chairman
Terry W. Burroughs 1st Vice-Chair
Bradley G. Goodbread 2nd Vice-Chair
Frank DeCarlo Commissioner
Michael Sumner Commissioner
Jessica Bezares County Administrator
Gemma Torcivia County Attorney
I. Commencement
II. Agenda
1. Administration
a. BOCC BUDGET WORKSHOP WRAP-UP DISCUSSION FOR FY27— Jessica
Bezares
That the Board of County Commissioners conduct a budget wrap-up discussion
regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget.
III. Adjournment
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Thu Jul 9, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
Board approves warrants, vehicle purchases, and zoning changes
The Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners will approve warrants totaling over $6.6 million, authorize the purchase of seven sheriff's vehicles, and conduct a public hearing on a zoning change for a property on NE 110th Street.
- Approve warrants list 2026-12 in the amount of $6,615,495.26
- Authorize purchase of seven sheriff's vehicles for $156,050
- Public hearing on zoning change from RM to NC-2 at 253 NE 110th Street
- Approve donation of $3,750 for hog wash extension at Agri-Civic Center
- Approve Master Engineering Service Agreements with five firms
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Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Location
304 NW 2nd Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Regular Session 863-763-6441
www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov
~ Agenda ~
Thursday, July 9, 2026 9:00 AM Historic Courthouse, Room 270
Board of County Commissioners Page 1 Updated 7/1/2026 4:38 PM
I. Call to Order, Invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance
David Hazellief Chairman
Terry W. Burroughs 1st Vice-Chair
Bradley G. Goodbread 2nd Vice-Chair
Frank DeCarlo Commissioner
Michael Sumner Commissioner
Jessica Bezares County Administrator
Gemma Torcivia County Attorney
II. Awards and Proclamations
III. Public Comments
IV. Revisions to Agenda
V. Agenda
1. Consent Agenda
a. MINUTES JUNE 18, 2026 REGULAR SESSION— Thomas Hudek
That the Board of County Commissioners approve the Minutes from June 18, 2026
Regular Session.
b. WARRANTS 2026-12— Kristen Lightsey
That the Board of County Commissioners approve Warrants list 2026-12 in the
amount of $6,615,495.26.
c. TRANSFER OF FEDERALLY AWARDED INCENTIVE FUNDS FOR THE CHILD
SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FROM THE BOCC TO CLERK OF
CIRCUIT COURT - FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2023— Jessica Burnette
That the Board of County Commissioners approve the transfer of federally awarded
child support enforcement program incentive funds for Fiscal Year 2023 in the
amount of $520.00 from the Board of County Commissioners' General Operating
Account to the Clerk of Circuit Court's General Operating Account.
d. APPROVE
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Wed Jul 8, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
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Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Location
304 NW 2nd Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
BOCC Budget Workshop 863-763-6441
www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov
~ Agenda ~
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 9:00 AM Historic Courthouse, Room 270
Board of County Commissioners Page 1 Updated 7/1/2026 4:03 PM
Call to Order
David Hazellief Chairman
Terry W. Burroughs 1st Vice-Chair
Bradley G. Goodbread 2nd Vice-Chair
Frank DeCarlo Commissioner
Michael Sumner Commissioner
Jessica Bezares County Administrator
Gemma Torcivia County Attorney
I. Commencement
II. Public Comments
III. Fire Rescue Fund (118)
1. FY27 FIRE RESCUE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BUDGET WORKSHOP
PRESENTATION— Justin Hazellief
That the Board of County Commissioners receive the Fire Rescue and Emergency
Medical Services proposed budgets for FY27 presented by the Public Safety
Director/Fire Chief, Justin Hazellief.
IV. State Housing Initiative Partnership {SHIP} Fund (119)
1. FY27 STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) BUDGET
PRESENTATION— Denise Whitehead
That the Board of County Commissioners receive the FY27 State Housing Initiative
Partnership (SHIP) budget presentation by Assistant County Administrator - Community
Services, Denise Whitehead.
V. Community Development Block Grant {CDBG} Fund (120)
1. FY27 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) BUDGET WORKSHOP
PRESENTATION— Lisa Ridley
That the Board of County Commissioners receive the proposed budget for Co
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
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Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Location
304 NW 2nd Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
BOCC Budget Workshop 863-763-6441
www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov
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Tuesday, July 7, 2026 9:00 AM Historic Courthouse, Room 270
Board of County Commissioners Page 1 Updated 7/1/2026 3:32 PM
Call to Order
David Hazellief Chairman
Terry W. Burroughs 1st Vice-Chair
Bradley G. Goodbread 2nd Vice-Chair
Frank DeCarlo Commissioner
Michael Sumner Commissioner
Jessica Bezares County Administrator
Gemma Torcivia County Attorney
I. Commencement
All Constitutional items will be presented at 1:00 pm (XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII)
II. Public Comments
III. Public Safety Fund (103)
1. State Attorney (103-06) and Victim's Advocate (103-48)
a. FY27 STATE ATTORNEY AND VICTIM'S ADVOCATE BUDGET REQUEST— Lisa
Ridley
That the Board of County Commissioners receive the FY27 State Attorney/Victim's
Advocate budget request as presented by Administrative Services Director, Lisa
Ridley.
2. Public Defender (103-07)
1. FY27 PUBLIC DEFENDER BUDGET PRESENTATION— Lisa Ridley
That the Board of County Commissioners receive the FY27 Public Defender's budget
presentation, as presented by Lisa Ridley, Administrative Services Director on behalf
of Diamond Litty, Public Defender, 19th Circuit.
3. Guardian Ad Litem (103-49)
1. FY27 GUARDIAN AD LITEM BUDGET PRESENTATION— Lisa Ridley
That the Board of County Commissioners receive a presentation of the Guardian
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Mon Jul 6, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
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Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Location
304 NW 2nd Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
BOCC Budget Workshop 863-763-6441
www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov
~ Agenda ~
Monday, July 6, 2026 9:00 AM Historic Courthouse, Room 270
Board of County Commissioners Page 1 Updated 7/1/2026 2:57 PM
Call to Order
David Hazellief Chairman
Terry W. Burroughs 1st Vice-Chair
Bradley G. Goodbread 2nd Vice-Chair
Frank DeCarlo Commissioner
Michael Sumner Commissioner
Jessica Bezares County Administrator
Gemma Torcivia County Attorney
I. Commencement
II. Administrator Budget Overview
1. FY27 ADMINISTRATOR'S BUDGET OVERVIEW— Jessica Bezares
That the Board of County Commissioners receive the FY27 Administrator Budget
Overview presentation by Jessica Bezares, County Administrator.
III. General Fund 001 Presentations
1. Board of County Commissioners (001-01)
a. FY27 BOCC BUDGET WORKSHOP PRESENTATION— Lisa Ridley
That the Board of County Commissioners receive the BOCC proposed budget for
FY27 presented by Administrative Services Director, Lisa Ridley.
2. County Attorney (001-03)
1. FY27 COUNTY ATTORNEY BUDGET WORKSHOP PRESENTATION— Lisa Ridley
That the Board of County Commissioners receive the County Attorney proposed
budget for FY27 presented by Administrative Services Director, Lisa Ridley.
3. County Health Department (001-09)
1. FY27 COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATION— Lisa Ridley
That the Board of County Commissioners receive
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Thu Jun 18, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
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Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Location
304 NW 2nd Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Regular Session 863-763-6441
www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov
~ Agenda ~
Thursday, June 18, 2026 9:00 AM Historic Courthouse, Room 270
Board of County Commissioners Page 1 Updated 6/17/2026 4:17 PM
I. Call to Order, Invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance
David Hazellief Chairman
Terry W. Burroughs 1st Vice-Chair
Bradley G. Goodbread 2nd Vice-Chair
Frank DeCarlo Commissioner
Michael Sumner Commissioner
Jessica Bezares County Administrator
Gemma Torcivia County Attorney
II. Awards and Proclamations
III. Public Comments
IV. Revisions to Agenda
V. Agenda
1. Consent Agenda
a. MINUTES May 28, 2026 REGULAR SESSION— Thomas Hudek
That the Board of County Commissioners approve the Minutes from May 28, 2026
Regular Session.
b. WARRANTS 2026-11— Kristen Lightsey
That the Board of County Commissioners approve Warrants list 2026-11 in the
amount of $2,592,594.39.
c. 2026-2027 HOME CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (HCE) - STANDARD AGREEMENT
(IH026-9400) - JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 - $59,290— Debra Austin
That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to
execute the Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) Standard Agreement (IH026-9400)
with the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) in the amount of $59,290 for the contract term
July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
d. 2026-2027 COMMUNITY CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (CCE) STANDARD
AGREEMENT (IC026-
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Fri Jun 5, 2026
Lake County Coalition Meeting
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Friday, June 5, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
Judge William L. Hendry Courtroom
304 NW 2nd Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972
1. Introductions (Organizations/Individuals)
2. Review/Adoption of Agenda
3. Adoption of Minutes from February 6, 2026
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. Update on County Commission Activities and Actions:
a. Highlands County Commissioner Tuck
b. Lee County Commissioner Ruane
c. Glades County Commissioner Stanley
d. Okeechobee County Commissioner Hazellief (Secretary)
e. Charlotte County Commissioner Doherty (Chair)
f. Martin County Commissioner Heard (Treasurer)
g. Palm Beach County Mayor Sara Baxter
h. Osceola County Commissioner Booth
i. St Lucie County Commissioner Townsend
j. Hendry County Commissioner Iglesias
k. Broward County Mayor Furr
l. Collier County Commissioner McDaniel
6. Comments from the Public on Agenda items (please observe a 3-minute limit)
7. Agency Project Updates
a. United States Army Corps of Engineers, Project Updates
b. South Florida Water Management District. Jennifer Reynolds, Director for
Ecosystem Restoration
c. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Dr. Thomas Reinert
d. Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Ed Smith
8. Comments from the public on Coalition related items (please observe a 3-minute limit) *
9. Board and Staff comments
Next Meeting: September 4, 2026
County Coalition for Responsible Management of
Lake Okeechobee • St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Estuaries
• Lake Worth
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Thu May 28, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Location
304 NW 2nd Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Regular Session 863-763-6441
www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov
~ Agenda ~
Thursday, May 28, 2026 9:00 AM Historic Courthouse, Room 270
Board of County Commissioners Page 1 Updated 5/22/2026 9:44 AM
I. Call to Order, Invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance
David Hazellief Chairman
Terry W. Burroughs 1st Vice-Chair
Bradley G. Goodbread 2nd Vice-Chair
Frank DeCarlo Commissioner
Michael Sumner Commissioner
Jessica Bezares County Administrator
Gemma Torcivia County Attorney
II. Awards and Proclamations
1. PROCLAMATION - GLOBAL MAINTENANCE DAY - JUNE 9, 2026 ISSUED TO
COUNTY MAINTENANCE STAFF— Jessica Bezares
That the Board of County Commissioners issue a Proclamation to Okeechobee County
Maintenance staff designating Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as Global Maintenance Day in
Okeechobee County.
III. Public Comments
IV. Revisions to Agenda
V. Agenda
1. Consent Agenda
a. MINUTES May 14, 2026 REGULAR SESSION— Armanda Joiner
That the Board of County Commissioners approve the Minutes from May 14, 2026
Regular Session.
b. WARRANTS 2026-10— Kristen Lightsey
That the Board of County Commissioners approve Warrants list 2026-10 in the
amount of $797,402.16.
c. APPROVE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REQUISITION TO
PURCHASE CRIME PREVENTION ITEMS AND BUDGET TRANSFER 26-103—
Stacey Nelson
That the Board of County Commissioners approve a requisition in
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Thu May 14, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Location
304 NW 2nd Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Regular Session 863-763-6441
www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov
~ Agenda ~
Thursday, May 14, 2026 9:00 AM Historic Courthouse, Room 270
Board of County Commissioners Page 1 Updated 5/11/2026 2:14 PM
I. Call to Order, Invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance
David Hazellief Chairman
Terry W. Burroughs 1st Vice-Chair
Bradley G. Goodbread 2nd Vice-Chair
Frank DeCarlo Commissioner
Michael Sumner Commissioner
Jessica Bezares County Administrator
Gemma Torcivia County Attorney
II. Awards and Proclamations
1. (2) PROCLAMATIONS - MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH - MAY 2026 - MRS.
LEAH SUAREZ, OUR VILLAGE AND MR. GREGORY JACKSON, NEW HORIZONS
OF THE TREASURE COAST AND OKEECHOBEE— Denise Whitehead
That the Board of County Commissioners issue a Proclamation to Mrs. Leah Suarez,
Chief Executive Officer of Our Village Okeechobee, Inc., and Mr. Gregory Jackson of
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee, designating the month of May
2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Okeechobee County.
2. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK - MAY 3-9,
2026 PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR/FIRE CHIEF JUSTIN HAZELLIEF— Denise
Whitehead
That the Board of County Commissioners issue a Proclamation to Public Safety
Director/Fire Chief Justin Hazellief designating the week of May 3 -9, 2026 as National
Hurricane Preparedness Week in Okeechobee County.
3. P
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Thu Apr 23, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Location
304 NW 2nd Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Regular Session 863-763-6441
www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov
~ Agenda ~
Thursday, April 23, 2026 9:00 AM Historic Courthouse, Room 270
Board of County Commissioners Page 1 Updated 4/21/2026 4:33 PM
I. Call to Order, Invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance
David Hazellief Chairman
Terry W. Burroughs 1st Vice-Chair
Bradley G. Goodbread 2nd Vice-Chair
Frank DeCarlo Commissioner
Michael Sumner Commissioner
Jessica Bezares County Administrator
Gemma Torcivia County Attorney
II. Awards and Proclamations
1. EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2026—
Laura Mejia
That the Board of County Commissioners present service awards to qualifying
employees for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
2. PROCLAMATION FOR SOIL AND WATER STEWARDSHIP WEEK - APRIL 25, 2026
TO MAY 6, 2026 MS. VICKI WHEELER, PROGRAM SPECIALIST FOR
OKEECHOBEE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT— Deborah Manzo
That the Board of County Commissioners issue a Proclamation to Ms. Vicki Wheeler,
Program Specialist for Okeechobee Soil & Water Conservation District, designating April
25 through May 6, 2026 as Soil and Water Stewardship Week in Okeechobee County.
3. PROCLAMATION - FLORIDA WATER REUSE WEEK - MRS. ELIZABETH PIGMAN
MAY 17-23, 2026— Jessica Bezares
That the Board of County Commissioners issue a Proclamation to Mrs. Elizabeth
Pigman, External Affairs Directo
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Thu Apr 9, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Location
304 NW 2nd Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Regular Session 863-763-6441
www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov
~ Agenda ~
Thursday, April 9, 2026 9:00 AM Historic Courthouse, Room 270
Board of County Commissioners Page 1 Updated 4/6/2026 1:11 PM
I. Call to Order, Invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance
David Hazellief Chairman
Terry W. Burroughs 1st Vice-Chair
Bradley G. Goodbread 2nd Vice-Chair
Frank DeCarlo Commissioner
Michael Sumner Commissioner
Jessica Bezares County Administrator
Gemma Torcivia County Attorney
II. Awards and Proclamations
1. PROCLAMATION - CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH (APRIL 2026) - MS.
AMANDA RIEDEL ON BEHALF OF HIBISCUS CHILDREN'S CENTER— Jessica
Bezares
That the Board of County Commissioners issue a Proclamation to Ms. Amanda Riedel
on behalf of Hibiscus Children's Center designating April 2026 as National Child Abuse
Prevention Month in Okeechobee County.
2. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK - APRIL 19-25, 2026 MS. KRESTA
KING, LIBRARY DIRECTOR— Jessica Bezares
That the Board of County Commissioners issue a Proclamation to Ms. Kresta King,
Library Director, designating April 19-25, 2026 as National Library Week in Okeechobee
County.
3. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH APRIL 2026 -
CHAIRMAN DAVID HAZELLIEF— Jessica Bezares
That the Board of County Commissioners issue a Proclamation to Board Chairman,
David Hazellief, recognizing April 20
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Wed Apr 8, 2026
Tourist Development Council Meeting
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Okeechobee County
Tourist Development Council
Meeting Location
304 NW 2nd Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Regular Meeting 863-763-3959
www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026 9:00 AM Historic Courthouse, Room 270
Tourist Development Council Page 1 Updated 4/6/2026 11:02 AM
Roll Call
Bradley G. Goodbread Chairman
Monica Clark Councilwoman
Dave Desai Councilman
Mary Hayes Councilwoman
Margaret Garrard Helton Councilwoman
Jerri Lynn Hill Councilwoman
Bob Jarriel Councilman
Rebecca Marsocci Councilwoman
Dwayne Rexroad Councilman
Denise Whitehead Assistant County Administrator: Community Services
Thomas Hudek Deputy Clerk
I. Commencement
II. Public Comment
III. Revisions
IV. Consent Agenda
a. MINUTES - JANUARY 2026 REGULAR SESSION— Jacalyn Schooley
That the Tourist Development Council (TDC) Advisory Board consider minutes from the
January 14, 2026 regular session meeting.
V. Regular Agenda
1. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX - TREASURER'S REPORT— Jacalyn Schooley
That the Tourist Development Council (TDC) Advisory Board consider the Treasurer's
Report to date on the Tourist Development Tax.
2. SPECIAL FUNDING REQUEST - SMITHSONIAN NATIVE AMERICAN EXHIBITION—
Jacalyn Schooley
That the Tourist Development Council (TDC) Advisory Board consider a funding request
from the Okeechobee Historical Society and Okeechobee Main Street for the
Smithsonian Native American Exhibition happening October 17- December 5, 2026 at
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Thu Mar 26, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting (03/26/2026)
Board considers $1.4 million in warrants and multiple flood mitigation grants
The Board of County Commissioners will review a warrants list totaling $1,419,050.41 and several grant modifications for stormwater and flood risk projects. The meeting also includes requests for fee waivers for community events and several code enforcement lien reductions.
- Approval of Warrants list 2026-06 in the amount of $1,419,050.41
- Grant modifications for Berman Road Flood Risk Reduction and the County Watershed Master Plan
- Proposed $525,000 project for an airboat launch at Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreational Area
- Budget transfer of $46,245.00 for a Sheriff's Office server and vehicle upfits
- Five requests to reduce code enforcement liens, including one from $45,300.00 to $4,530.00
budgetflood-mitigationgrantscode-enforcementpublic-safety
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Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Location
304 NW 2nd Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Regular Session 863-763-6441
www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov
~ Agenda ~
Thursday, March 26, 2026 9:00 AM Historic Courthouse, Room 270
Board of County Commissioners Page 1 Updated 3/20/2026 2:37 PM
I. Call to Order, Invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance
David Hazellief Chairman
Terry W. Burroughs 1st Vice-Chair
Bradley G. Goodbread 2nd Vice-Chair
Frank DeCarlo Commissioner
Michael Sumner Commissioner
Deborah Manzo County Administrator
Gemma Torcivia County Attorney
II. Awards and Proclamations
III. Public Comments
IV. Revisions to Agenda
V. Agenda
1. Consent Agenda
a. MINUTES MARCH 12, 2026 REGULAR SESSION— Thomas Hudek
That the Board of County Commissioners approve the Minutes from March 12, 2026
Regular Session.
b. WARRANTS 2026-06— Kristen Lightsey
That the Board of County Commissioners approve Warrants list 2026-06 in the
amount of $1,419,050.41.
c. APPROVE MODIFICATION 2 OF GRANT AGREEMENT - HAZARD MITIGATION
GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) (CONTRACT #H1080 (PROJECT #4673-028-R)) -
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, BERMAN ROAD, FLOOD RISK REDUCTION - PHASE I
- FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM), FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)— Steph Matthes
That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to
execute Modification 2 to the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM),
Federal Emergency Management
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Location
304 NW 2nd Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Regular Session 863-763-6441
www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov
~ Agenda ~
Thursday, March 12, 2026 9:00 AM Historic Courthouse, Room 270
Board of County Commissioners Page 1 Updated 3/6/2026 1:50 PM
I. Call to Order, Invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance
David Hazellief Chairman
Terry W. Burroughs 1st Vice-Chair
Bradley G. Goodbread 2nd Vice-Chair
Frank DeCarlo Commissioner
Michael Sumner Commissioner
Deborah Manzo County Administrator
Gemma Torcivia County Attorney
II. Awards and Proclamations
1. PROCLAMATION - RECOGNIZING 114TH ANNIVERSARY OF GIRL SCOUTS OF
SOUTHEAST FLORIDA MS. ELLE HARRIGAN ON BEHALF OF GIRL SCOUTS OF
SOUTHEAST FLORIDA— Deborah Manzo
That the Board of County Commissioners issue a Proclamation to Ms. Elle Harrigan, the
Chief Advancement Officer, on behalf of the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida,
recognizing the 114th anniversary of Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida in Okeechobee
County.
2. PROCLAMATION OF RECOGNITION FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT TO MR.
GABRIEL GONZALEZ— Deborah Manzo
That the Board of County Commissioners issue a Proclamation of outstanding
achievement to Mr. Gabriel Gonzalez.
3. PROCLAMATION - 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF COWTOWN RODEO MR. FLINT JOHNS
AND MR. JOHN WILLIAMS ON BEHALF OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY CATTLEMEN'S
ASSOCIATION— Deborah Manzo
That the Board of County Commissioners issue a Proclamation to M
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