Jackson County public meetings in 2021
28 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Commission is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including a public hearing on the five-year capital improvement schedule, a code change removing mandatory landscaping, and numerous contract awards and approvals. The agenda is largely routine administrative business, with recognitions and consent items dominating the list.
- Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvement Element Five-Year Schedule Update (FY 2021-2026)
- Adoption of ordinance removing mandatory ornamental landscaping provisions (Chapter 74, Section 74)
- Award of 2122-ENG-01 Annual Culvert Pipe Contract to Gulf Atlantic Culvert Co.
- Approval of ESO software purchase for Fire Rescue report writing
- Approval of short-term lease for Peacock Bridge Boat Ramp
Special Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss two items: an executive session on firefighter union contract negotiations and a request to schedule a public hearing on removing mandatory ornamental landscaping requirements from the county code. The landscaping change would be considered as an amendment to Chapter 74, Section 74.
- Executive session on Local 3043 International Firefighters bargaining negotiations
- Request to set public hearing on removing mandatory ornamental landscaping provisions from Chapter 74, Section 74
Special Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider routine consent items, a public hearing on the FY 20-21 supplemental budget, and a request to approve a 180-foot Verizon Wireless telecommunications tower. The board will also discuss the Capital Improvements Element of the comprehensive plan and appoint a commissioner to the Tri-County Community Council.
- Public hearing on FY 20-21 Supplemental Budget
- Approval request for 180-foot Verizon Wireless tower
- Change Order 1 for Sweet Pond Rd
- Change Order 2 for District 3 Paving project
- HMGP contract modification for Blueberry Drive (4177-38-R)
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like bill payments and permits, plus several individual requests. Key items include purchasing a fire engine and extrication tools, applying for a state EMS grant, approving fee schedules and a new position for NextStep at Endeavor Academy, and discussing development agreements for a church, an RV park, and Waste Management. The board will also set a public hearing for a Verizon wireless tower and consider a technical assistance agreement for the Community Rating System.
- Purchase of an E-One fire engine from Hall-Mark RTC off the Orange County, Florida Contract
- Purchase of extrication tools from Municipal Emergency Services off the Lake County Contract
- Apply for 2021-2022 Florida Dept. of Health EMS County Awards Grant
- Fee schedule and creation of Transition Program Coach position at NextStep at Endeavor Academy
- Extension of Development Agreement for Dove Rest RV and Mobile Home Park and for Waste Management
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will discuss and decide on a range of administrative and financial items, including a $437,245.72 budget amendment for school board contracts and sick leave buybacks, a change order for Bumpnose Road, and a public hearing for a CDBG-CV grant application with Jackson Hospital. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as paying bills, approving permits, and renewing insurance, as well as setting public hearings for development agreements and appointing planning commissioners.
- Budget amendment of $437,245.72 for School Board contract costs and Sick Leave Buyback payouts
- Change Order No. 2 for Bumpnose Road
- CDBG-CV grant application with Jackson Hospital (public hearing)
- Matching funds for City of Marianna Mashburn Road infrastructure project
- Annual renewal of Storage Tank Insurance
Special Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider two road-related task work orders, set an executive session, and discuss redistricting, including a presentation from the NAACP. The agenda includes both consent items and discussion items, with no final decisions on redistricting expected at this meeting.
- Task Work Order 2021-3 CEI for Sweet Pond Road
- Task Work Order for District 2 Chip Seal CEI Services
- Request to set an Executive Session
- Discussion of redistricting with Dave's Redistricting website and NAACP report
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a range of items, including grant applications, contract renewals, equipment purchases, and public hearings on road abandonments and zoning amendments. The agenda includes both routine consent items and more substantive discussions, such as redistricting and a large-scale land use amendment.
- Fire Rescue accounting adjustments of $35,587.29
- Grant match of $7,500 to Cottondale Volunteer Fire Department
- Purchase of fire bunker gear and helmets for $24,400 contingent on grant
- Road abandonment petitions for Volusia Circle and Maple Street
- Large Scale Amendment for Endeavor
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on re-adopting the 6th-cent gas tax and will consider several road-related items, including abandonment petitions and engineering contracts. The board will also vote on appointments, grants, and various agreements, many of which are on the consent agenda. This is a regular meeting with a mix of routine approvals and a few public hearings.
- Public hearing on re-adoption of 6th-cent gas tax
- Approval of $9,604.00 in training funds for JCSO employees
- Approval of $5,500.00 grant to Spanish Trail Farms for 2021 Pumpkin Patch
- Approval of change order for Southern Blvd and engineering design for Poplar Springs Road
- Set public hearings for road abandonment petitions and large-scale amendments
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including payments, minutes, and various contracts. The board will also hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a utility system revenue bond, road abandonment, film and motion photography, floodplain, and recreational vehicle regulations. Additionally, they will consider budget amendments, interlocal agreements, and appointments.
- Budget amendment of $33,993.62 for FEMA reimbursements related to Hurricane Michael
- Public hearing on Utility System Revenue Bond Ordinance
- Public hearing on Road Abandonment Ordinance
- Public hearing on Film and Motion Photography Ordinance
- Appointment of Thomas Leuenberger to Tri-County Airport Authority
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and vote on several financial and development items, including extending the gas tax, setting public hearings for bond ordinances, and approving contracts and change orders. The agenda also includes public hearings on disaster recovery applications and a development agreement for Waste Management, as well as a presentation on a riparian stakeholder coalition.
- Opioid Litigation MOU and Resolution approval
- Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds for Waste Management via FDFC
- Change Order No. 3 for Southern Blvd. paving project
- Quit Claim deed transfer from county to School Board
- Public hearings for Gas Tax and Utility System Revenue Bond Ordinances
Special Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will discuss setting public hearings for a Gas Tax Revenue Bond Ordinance and an additional 5-cent gas tax. The board will also receive presentations on road construction products and a salary study update.
- Public hearing request for Gas Tax Revenue Bond Ordinance
- Discussion and public hearing request for additional 5 cent gas tax
- Presentation on road construction products by Roger Limbe, Forta
- Salary study update from Jeff Ling, Evergreen Solutions
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including approving fire rescue accounting adjustments, spending law enforcement automation funds for emergency repairs, and using state aid for library upgrades. They will also discuss setting public hearings on various ordinances and a development agreement extension.
- Approve Fire Rescue accounting adjustments of $41,158.31
- Expend $4,708.38 from Law Enforcement Automation Funds for Sneads repeater repairs
- Approve $41,935.00 and $69,475.35 in Library State Aid funds for upgrades at Marianna and Graceville Libraries
- Set public hearing for Waste Management Development Agreement extension
- Set public hearing for Road Abandonment ordinance
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a public hearing on a gas tax refunding and revenue bond ordinance, along with several contracts and agreements. These include a facility plan for a State Revolving Fund loan, a lease agreement, a cogon grass control agreement, an emergency sign repair contract, road construction award, fire services operating plan, EMS debt collection contract, and land surveying services contract. The board will also review demolition/reconstruction exceptions for several properties and a community planning grant.
- Public hearing on Gas Tax Refunding and Revenue Bond Ordinance
- Approval of Facility Plan for State Revolving Fund loan
- Award of Mockingbird Rd. to lowest qualified bidder
- Contract 2021-25 with Credit Business Services, LLC for EMS debt collections
- Exceptions for HHRP Demolition/Reconstruction at Sand Ridge Church Rd, Blue Arrow Dr, Pilgrim Rest Church Rd
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Commission will vote on several financial and administrative items, including refinancing gas tax bonds, approving contracts, and setting a public hearing. They will also consider land use changes and a new RV ordinance.
- Approve Fire Rescue accounting adjustments of $46,749.56
- Increase budget line item 340 by $38,000 for building inspection services
- Award RFP 2021-17 for Sheriff's Office (HWY 90) interior repairs to lowest bidder
- Set public hearing for Gas Tax Refunding and Revenue Bond Ordinance
- Consider transmittal of Large Scale Map Amendment for Endeavor
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to decide on a range of items, including funding for the Sheriff's Office, road and sewer projects, and several public hearings. The agenda includes consent items, a public hearing for a development order, and setting future hearings for road abandonments and ordinance changes.
- $28,649.13 for Sheriff's crime prevention materials
- $5,099.83 for K9 GPS tracking devices
- $37,242.00 for text-to-911 services from Lumen
- Public hearing for Partners for Pets, Inc. development order
- Set hearings for road abandonments by Cumbie and Colvin Farms
Special Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review the Film and Motion Picture Ordinance, as requested by Community Development Director Wendy Schlesinger. The agenda contains this single substantive item for discussion.
- Review of the Film and Motion Picture Ordinance
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Commission will vote on multiple road construction awards, budget amendments, and agreements, including a $126,432 grant amendment for the Sheriff's Office. They will also consider a temporary use permit for a triathlon and review a film ordinance. The agenda is largely routine administrative items.
- Award Project 2021-ENG-03 Longview Rd. to Anderson Columbia
- Budget Amendment $126,432 for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant
- Fire Rescue Accounting Adjustments $29,740.40
- Road survey services for Bumpnose, New Salem, Syfrett, Collins, & Shiloh Rd.
- Set public hearing for Partners for Pets, Inc.
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Commission will consider a consent agenda with routine items, several tourism grants, contract renewals, and interlocal agreements to extend a fuel tax. They will also hold a public hearing and discuss a SHIP mortgage subordination.
- Approve $4,000 TDC grant to The Lazy Acres Family Farm
- Approve $4,000 TDC grant to Emancipation Day Festival of Northwest Florida
- Approve $7,000 TDC grant to Southern Lights
- Approve change order for Indian Springs Sewer Extension Phase 2A with L&K Contracting
- Approve interlocal agreements to extend Six Cents Local Option Fuel Tax
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Commission will consider adopting a resolution on towing rates for service providers, setting a public hearing for a six-cent local option motor fuels tax ordinance, and approving several contracts and amendments. They will also receive updates on Hurricane Michael recovery and the North Florida Inland Long Term Recovery Group's efforts.
- Resolution regarding towing rates for service providers
- Public hearing for Ordinance No. 06-11 re-enacting six-cent local option motor fuels tax
- Fire Rescue accounting adjustments of $63,316.46
- Temporary Use Permit for The Emancipation Day Festival
- Amendments to SHIP 2018-2021 and 2021-2024 LHAPs
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a range of items, including a public hearing on a new borrow pit, a modification to increase the alcohol license for Sonny's BBQ, and several consent agenda items. The board will also review a COVID-19 leave policy and approve various agreements and grants.
- Public hearing on General Development Order for Bar R Borrow Pit to open a new private borrow pit
- Modification request to increase Sonny's BBQ alcohol beverage series from 2COP to 7COP
- E-911 Budget Amendment of $1,000 for new server installation at MPD
- Resolution to apply for Cultural Facilities Grant for Endeavor Museum
- Approval of New Markets Tax Credit Agreement with Davis Business Advisory Services, LLC
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Commission is meeting to vote on a consent agenda covering routine payments, permits, and agreements, plus several public hearings and community development requests. Notable items include an economic development incentive agreement with DDCU, LLC, a fire rescue accounting adjustment of $32,047.49, and a resolution for a boating improvement grant application. The board will also consider two variance requests and a public hearing for a new borrow pit.
- Economic Development Incentive Agreement with DDCU, LLC
- Fire Rescue Accounting Adjustments of $32,047.49
- Resolution for Florida Boating Improvement Program application
- Public hearing for new private borrow pit for clean dirt extraction
- Variance for James Godwin to run a trade business on residential lot in Compass Lake in the Hills
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including paying bills, surplussing a Cessna aircraft, purchasing water meters, and approving change orders. The board will also hear reports on the Travel Trailer Pilot Program and consider donating 20 units to the Chipola Baptist Association, as well as select a newspaper for publishing delinquent tax lists.
- Surplus Cessna aircraft from JCSO
- Donation of 20 travel trailer units to Chipola Baptist Association
- Purchase of 250 water meters (single source)
- Change Order 1 for Fire Rescue Pole Barn Replacement (Contract 2021-08)
- Hazard Mitigation grant for County Road 286 (Blueberry Rd.)
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes paying bills, approving fire rescue accounting adjustments of $33,074.44, and issuing right-of-way permits to West Florida Electric. They will also discuss and potentially award several contracts for county services, including uniforms, generator maintenance, and cleaning services, and set a public hearing for a development order.
- Approve Fire Rescue accounting adjustments of $33,074.44
- Approve $400 petty cash for JBS concession stand at Jackson Blue Springs
- Award RFP 2021-10 County Uniform Services to highest-ranking proposal
- Award RFP 2021-13 Health Dept. Generator Repair to lowest bidder
- Set public hearing for General Development Order for Wendelta Property Holdings, LLC
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Commission is meeting to decide on a range of items including awarding a sewer extension contract, approving a solar energy center, adopting road funding resolutions, and various other contracts and policies. The agenda also includes several routine consent items and reports.
- Award contract for Indian Springs Phase 2A Sewer Extension Project to lowest bidder
- Public hearing for Apalachee Solar Energy Center approval
- Adopt ordinance updating Tourist Development Plan
- Adopt resolutions for FDOT Small County Road Assistance Program (SCRAP), Small County Outreach Program (SCOP), and County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP)
- Approve lease agreement with Endeavor Forward, Inc. and contract with CareerSource regarding Endeavor
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a large consent agenda covering routine approvals, several public hearings on development orders, and multiple requests for purchases and contracts. The board will also receive updates on COVID-19 and other programs.
- Consent agenda includes approval of bills, minutes, and various contracts and permits
- Public hearing: Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Small Cities Program application
- Public hearing: General Development Order for Magnolia 71, LLC
- Public hearing: General Development Order for The Shepherd's Rest
- Request to approve purchase of two ambulances from Frazer Company
Special Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to review several community development items. They will hear presentations on uninhabitable structures, discuss a possible ordinance related to recreational vehicles, receive an update on the Building Concierge Service, and review information on building fees.
- Review of uninhabitable structures in Jackson County with presentations by local directors and elected officials
- Review of ordinance related to recreational vehicles
- Update from County Administrator on Building Concierge Service
- Review of information on building fees
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda covering routine items like bill payments, minutes, and a mileage rate decrease, plus several larger items including a $236,271 wheel loader purchase and a new Road and Bridge Office Building. They will hold a public hearing on changing a 2-acre parcel's future land use from Agriculture 1 to Agriculture 2. The board will also set public hearings for several development projects, including a solar energy center and a wireless tower, and consider a change order for demolition work.
- Purchase of wheel loader for $236,271 from Thompson Tractor Company
- Public hearing on changing 2-acre parcel from AG1 to AG2 land use
- Set public hearings for Magnolia 71, PowerSouth wireless tower, Apalachee Solar Energy Center, and Shepherd's Rest Campground
- Approval of FDOT agreement for CR 277 (Piano Road) resurfacing
- Change order for Endeavor Site Redevelopment Demolition Phase 1
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a lengthy agenda covering COVID-19 updates and vaccine discussions, consent agenda items, a public hearing on code enforcement, and numerous requests for approvals. The board will consider budget amendments, contract renewals, and various project awards.
- COVID-19 update from Florida Department of Health and board discussion on COVID vaccine
- Budget amendment for JCSO Sick Leave Buy Back in the amount of $3,290.06
- Contract renewal with Smith Travel Research
- Public hearing for code enforcement abatement of blighted property
- Approval of amended agreements with Florida Housing Finance Corporation for Hurricane Housing Recovery Program