Jackson County public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving contracts for road projects, a convention center concessionaire, and a volunteer fire department grant. The meeting also includes requests to set public hearings for various development proposals.
- Approval of contract 2324-17 Project Jaws Professional Engineering Design and CEI Services with DHM Engineering
- Approval of contract 2324-36 Endeavor Convention Center Concessionaire with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
- Approval of contract RB-2425-05 Annual Pavement Striping with Guettler & Guettler, Inc.
- Approval of lease at Endeavor with Lord Cattle, LLC
- Approval of tank inspection proposal from US Tank
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt a supplemental budget for fiscal year 2023‑24. The commission will also review a request to approve the RaceTrac Marianna gas station and convenience store project and consider extending the development agreement for the Holiday Inn Express. Several items on the consent agenda will be voted on, including contracts for pavement striping, museum demolition, and a concessionaire for the convention center, as well as a grant for JaCo Comic Con. Additional agenda items include discussion of new board appointments and termination of a lease on Panhandle Road.
- Adopt Supplemental Budget for FY23‑24
- Approve RaceTrac Marianna Gas Station and Convenience Store
- Extend Development Agreement for Holiday Inn Express
- Award RB-2425-05 Pavement Striping Annual Contract to Guettler & Guettler, Inc.
- Terminate P4P lease on Panhandle Road and purchase assets
Special Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Commission will swear in three new district commissioners and appoint a chairman and vice‑chairman. It will consider routine finance items, approve a contract with Data Works Plus for the 2024‑2025 period, and approve an agreement for ambulance standby services at the Decker Training Facility Moto Cross.
- Swearing‑in of District 1 Commissioner Dr. Willie E. Spires, District 3 Commissioner Paul Donofro, Jr., and District 5 Commissioner Jamey Westbrook
- Appointment of Chairman and Vice‑Chairman by the Board
- Request to pay outstanding bills (Finance)
- Board approval of the 2024‑2025 Data Works Plus contract
- Board approval of public‑service agreement for ambulance standby at Decker Training Facility Moto Cross
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will consider several recognitions, resolutions, and public hearings. Key items include a public hearing on the Bethlehem Ridge Subdivision and approvals of bridge and road agreements. The board will also vote on policy updates, contracts, and a new interlocal agreement with the Town of Sneads.
- Adopt FDOT B‑SCOP Resolution and approve Reddick Mill Bridge Supplemental Agreement
- Review and approve Bethlehem Ridge Subdivision
- Approve Amendment No. 4 for the Bellamy Bridge Project
- Approve Change Order #1 and award amount increase for the HHRP project
- Approve Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Sneads for C R 286 (Gloster Ave) paving
Special Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will convene to review a vulnerability assessment report prepared by Dewberry. The meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2024, at 5:00 PM.
- Review of Jackson County Vulnerability Assessment report
- Hannah Hart to present the Dewberry report
Regular Commission Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes numerous requests for contract awards, equipment purchases, and budget amendments.
- Public hearing for Comprehensive Plan transmittal to Florida Commerce
- Request to set a public hearing for Bethlehem Ridge Subdivision
- Paving contracts for New Hope Road (Southeast Construction) and 4th Street (Anderson Columbia)
- Purchase of two ambulance remounts from Frazer and a FEMA AFG Grant tanker truck
- Purchase agreement for Dozier Cottage with CHROME Ministries
Regular Commission Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an updated ordinance for a School Board 1/2-cent sales tax referendum. The meeting includes decisions on inmate medical and mental health services and various infrastructure contracts.
- Public hearing for updated ordinance authorizing School Board 1/2-cent sales tax referendum
- Resolution authorizing the condemnation of real property
- MOU with HealthCred Care Insurance Services for inmate medical insurance
- Award of Jackson Endeavor Museum Phase 1 - Demo to Great Southern Demolition, Inc.
- Award of 2324-33 AG Center Concessionaire to the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
Special Commission Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider the adoption of the final millage rate and the final budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Both items were requested by Commissioner Donofro of District 3.
- Adoption of final millage rate for FY 2024-2025
- Adoption of final budget for FY 2024-2025
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will consider a series of consent agenda items, including the ratification of a settlement agreement with Justice Software. They will also review the final draft amendment to the Jackson County Comprehensive Plan and set a public hearing for it. Additional items include approvals of contracts, change orders, and grant agreements.
- Board ratification of Settlement Agreement with Justice Software
- Review and public hearing request for amendment to the Jackson County Comprehensive Plan
- Board approval of annual website maintenance contract
- Board approval of Inspired Technologies managed services agreement
- Board approval of the 2024-2025 USDA Cooperative Service Agreement
Special Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will consider adopting tentative millage and budget figures for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2024, in the Commission Meeting Room.
- Adoption of tentative millage for FY 2024-2025
- Adoption of tentative budget for FY 2024-2025
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will consider a range of items, including approvals for park expansion, a new subdivision, and a major contract and fee schedule for FY 24‑25. They will also decide on the surplus of ten county vehicles to be sold at auction and set a public hearing for a School Board 1/2‑cent sales tax referendum. Additional items include grant acceptances, contract renewals, and fee waivers for community events.
- Board review and approval for Eastgate Park Expansion
- Board review and approval for Bethlehem Ridge Minor Subdivision
- Board approval of FY 24‑25 Core Contract and Fee Schedule
- Board approval to surplus 10 vehicles and sell at auction
- Board approval to set a public hearing for School Board 1/2‑cent sales tax referendum
Regular Commission Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review requests for public hearings on the Eastgate Mobile Home Park Expansion and Bethlehem Ridge Subdivision. The body is also deciding on a new utilities service call fee schedule and several funding requests for the Sheriff's Office.
- JCSO Budget amendment for Sick Leave Buy Back of $10,013.65
- Payment of $9,218.50 to JCSO for Law Enforcement training
- Adoption of Jackson County Utilities service call fee schedule
- Change Order #2 for Watson Street Drainage Project
- Alcoholic Beverage License request for Dollar General Store #17392
Regular Commission Meeting
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will consider adopting an ordinance for a School Board sales tax referendum, approve various road and infrastructure projects, and address grant funding for the Endeavor Convention Center and local fire departments.
- Request to adopt updated ordinance for School Board 1/2-cent sales tax referendum
- Request to approve Old Spanish Trail (RB-2324-06) Change Order #3
- Request to approve Bellamy Trail Improvements Grant Letter of Approval
- Request to approve FDLE Grant in the amount of $23,854.00 for Tenprint Livescan machine
- Request to approve agreement 2324-21 with Acme Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc.