Jefferson County, Florida

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several contract awards and budget amendments. Discussions include a letter of support for a Foreign Trade Zone and requests for data center workshops.

• Award and contract for ITB 2026-12 Courthouse Renovation
• Award and contract for RFP 2026-14 Consultant Services for CPTA Grant
• Final budget amendment for the Property Appraiser
• State funded agreement for Public Safety Answering Points (Sheriff Dept)
• Proposed updated travel policy

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners

The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 9:00 am at the Courthouse Annex, 435 W. Walnut Street, Monticello. The board will take up general business including a SEP Amendment tied to Gulf Consortium RESTORE funds, an updated travel policy, a citizen award program, an updated non-profit funding policy, and a courthouse renovations notice of award. A consent agenda covers vouchers, meeting minutes, a Department of Health core contract and fee schedule, a Boston Hwy change order, and a Big Bend Healthcare Coalition grant award. Several items are listed only by title or attachment, so the agenda does not state dollar amounts or outcomes.

• SEP Amendment (Gulf Consortium RESTORE funds)
• Courthouse Renovations - Notice of Award
• Jefferson Dept of Health Core Contract and Fee Schedule (consent agenda)
• Boston Hwy - Change Order (consent agenda)
• Big Bend Healthcare Coalition Grant Award (consent agenda)

Jefferson County Planning Commissioners

The Jefferson County Planning Commissioners meet Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Courthouse Annex, 435 W. Walnut Street, Monticello. The agenda lists approval of the September 10, 2026 minutes and one general business item: a tower application at 2008 St. Augustine Rd. (referenced in attachments as the Groom Tower / FL-093 Waukeenah site). Much of the agenda text is procedural boilerplate about citizen participation and appeal rights rather than substantive business.

• Tower application at 2008 St. Augustine Rd. (Groom Tower; attachments reference FL-093 Waukeenah, a 195' SST with 6 carriers)
• Approval of the September 10, 2026 Planning Commission minutes
• Supporting documents include a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, zoning drawings, and a 500' mailed notice
• Public comment rules: up to 3 minutes per speaker, name and address required

The draft minutes for the October 8, 2026, Jefferson County Planning Commissioners meeting list a Tower Application at 2008 St. Augustine Rd. under General Business, but do not record any vote, approval, denial, or discussion outcome for this item. The document primarily contains procedural guidelines for citizen participation and meeting rules.

• Tower Application at 2008 St. Augustine Rd. listed on agenda (no outcome recorded)
• Previous Meeting's Minutes listed on agenda (no outcome recorded)

Jefferson County Economic Development Committee

The Jefferson County Economic Development Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 10:00 am. The agenda lists approval of the previous meeting's minutes from 8/31/2026, a 30-day survey report, a presentation by Jeff Hendry of NFEDP, and an item on the ARPC role. The published agenda text ends mid-item, so the full list of business is not established by the supplied record.

• Review of minutes from the 8/31/2026 meeting
• 30-day survey report
• Presentation by Jeff Hendry - NFEDP
• Discussion of ARPC role

The Jefferson County Economic Development Committee met on September 28, 2026 and reviewed the minutes of its August 31, 2026 meeting. The only substantive item was general business: a 30-day survey report, including a presentation by Jeff Hendry of NFEDP and an item on the ARPC role. The minutes as published record no votes, approvals, denials, or other decisions.

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners

The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to approve the final millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda, public announcements, citizen input on non-agenda items, a consent agenda with vouchers, and general business reports from county officials. The meeting is largely procedural, with the budget approval as the main substantive item.

• Public hearing on final millage rate resolution for FY 26/27
• Final budget resolution and budget presentation with Exhibit A and PowerPoint
• Consent agenda includes vouchers and lists of accounts and pre-approved vendors
• Citizen input limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners

The Jefferson County Commission will hold a public hearing to set the tentative millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2026-27, followed by approval of the agenda and consent items. General business includes adopting policies for P-Card use, fire and solid waste assessments, and several special district assessments, plus an interlocal agreement for animal control. The meeting also allows citizen input on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing on tentative millage rate and FY26-27 budget
• Resolution adopting P-Card policy
• Fire assessment resolution
• Solid waste assessment resolution
• Animal control interlocal agreement

Jefferson County Planning Commissioners

The Jefferson County Planning Commissioners will hold a regular session to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss a tower application for 2008 St. Augustine Rd. The agenda includes only these two substantive items, along with procedural matters.

• Approval of July 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of tower application at 2008 St. Augustine Rd.

The Jefferson County Planning Commission met on September 10, 2026, and considered a tower application for 2008 St. Augustine Rd. The minutes do not record any final decision on the application; the item was listed under general business. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Tower application at 2008 St. Augustine Rd. discussed (no outcome recorded)

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several budget amendments, including items for the Library and Clerk of Court. The meeting also includes discussions on a new proclamation policy, auditing services, and various grant awards.

• Budget amendment for Library Grant
• Budget amendment regarding Clerk of Court Return of Funds
• Auditing Services Agreement Amendment No. 1
• Proclamation Policy discussion
• CPTA grant award and FDOT Beautification Grant

Jefferson County Economic Development Committee

The Jefferson County Economic Development Committee is meeting to review the previous meeting's minutes and discuss general business, including an update on a Duke Energy grant, distribution of survey materials, a presentation by Doug Baber, and an introduction to Sunshine Law training. The agenda is mostly procedural and informational, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of July 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Duke Energy Grant update
• Survey distribution via business cards, Facebook, and flyers
• Farmers Market flyer distribution
• Sunshine Law training introduction

The Jefferson County Economic Development Committee met on August 31, 2026, and reviewed the previous meeting's minutes. They discussed updates on the Duke Energy grant, a survey, and distribution of materials, and introduced Sunshine Law training. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

• Reviewed previous meeting minutes (no action taken)
• Discussed Duke Energy grant update (no action taken)
• Discussed survey update and material distribution (no action taken)
• Introduced Sunshine Law training (no action taken)

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider updates to building and planning permit fees. The agenda also includes a construction agreement for the Wolf Creek Bridge and a change order for Boston Highway.

• Proposed 2026 Building and Planning permit fees
• Wolf Creek Bridge construction agreement with Webber Infrastructure
• Boston Highway change order
• EMPA Grant agreement
• GIS Services SaaS amendment

Jefferson County Tourist Development Council

The Jefferson County Tourist Development Council will review the 3rd Quarter Expenditure Report and the proposed 2026-27 budget. The council will also consider several grant applications and marketing initiatives, including a proposal for a new Visitors Guide.

• Review of 2026-27 Proposed Budget
• Grant application for Wildlife Center- Totally Tabular Event
• Grant application for Wildlife Center- After Dark
• Grant proposal for North Florida Wildlife Center signage
• Proposal for Jefferson County Visitors Guide by Hoffner Digital

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners

The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners will discuss several general business items, including a lease for the Lamont Schoolhouse and legal representation agreements for the Winchester and Hilltop cases. The agenda also includes updates on the county website and the Waukeenah Highway project.

• Lamont Schoolhouse lease discussion
• Legal representation agreements for Winchester case (Homestead Barn)
• Legal representation agreements for Hilltop RV
• Waukeenah Hwy contractor notice to proceed update
• Recreation Park site plan discussion

Jefferson County Economic Development Committee

The Jefferson County Economic Development Committee is meeting to review the previous meeting's minutes, discuss how and where to distribute surveys (including flyers and business cards to local businesses), review county-owned and school board properties, and appoint a vice-chair. The agenda is largely procedural and administrative.

• Review of June 29, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion on survey distribution methods (flyers, business cards)
• Review of county-owned properties list
• Review of school board properties
• Appointment of vice-chair

The Jefferson County Economic Development Committee met on July 27, 2026, and reviewed the previous meeting's minutes. They discussed county-owned properties and surveys, and appointed a vice-chair. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Appointed a vice-chair
• Reviewed minutes from 6/29/2026 meeting

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners

The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular session to approve the agenda, consent items, and general business. Key actions include preliminary rate resolutions for fire rescue, solid waste, and Aucilla Shores subdivision, plus contract extensions for emergency debris removal and monitoring. The board will also hear the 24-25 audit presentation and consider an updated pre-approved vendor list.

• Preliminary rate resolutions for Fire Rescue, Solid Waste, and Aucilla Shores Subdivision
• Contract extensions for emergency debris removal (RFP 2023-05) and debris monitoring (RFP 2023-06)
• 24-25 audit presentation by Trey Hightower
• Updated pre-approved vendor list resolution
• Surplus equipment trade-in and modernization initiative with CAT quote

Jefferson County Planning Commissioners

The Jefferson County Planning Commission will consider an appeal from John Broadway regarding a planning official's decision on a minor site plan. The discussion involves documentation related to Solero Land Company and various site studies.

• Appeal of Planning Official Decision - John Broadway
• Review of Minor Site Plan Application
• Review of Stormwater and Conveyance Report
• Review of Traffic Study and Photometric Plan

The Jefferson County Planning Commissioners met on July 9, 2026, and the only substantive item was an appeal by John Broadway of a planning official's decision. The minutes do not record the outcome of the appeal, only that it was on the agenda. No other decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Heard appeal of Planning Official Decision by John Broadway (outcome not recorded)

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review the proposed 2026-27 budget presentation. Other business includes storm repair awards for the Lamont Schoolhouse and a study regarding building and planning fees.

• FY 26-27 Proposed Budget presentation
• NOI Award for 2026-10 Lamont Schoolhouse Storm Repairs
• Building & Planning Fee Study proposal
• Solid Waste Director appointment/resolution
• Kimley-Horn professional services contract

Jefferson County Economic Development Committee

The Jefferson County Economic Development Committee will review minutes from May 18, 2026. General business includes reviewing language for a survey and a placeholder webpage, discussing potential focal points, and reviewing a Duke Energy Foundation grant submitted on June 26, 2026.

• Review of Duke Energy Foundation Grant submitted 6/26/2026
• Review of language for survey
• Review of language for placeholder webpage
• Discussion of potential focal points

The Jefferson County Economic Development Committee met on June 29, 2026, and reviewed the minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting. The committee discussed and reviewed language for a survey and a placeholder webpage, reviewed the Duke Energy Foundation grant submitted on June 26, 2026, and discussed potential focal points. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded.

• Reviewed previous meeting minutes (May 18, 2026)
• Reviewed survey language
• Reviewed placeholder webpage language
• Reviewed Duke Energy Foundation grant (submitted 6/26/2026)
• Discussed potential focal points

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners

The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners will consider a moratorium ordinance regarding data centers. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments, engineering contracts, and the sale of surplus property.

• Data Center Moratorium Ordinance discussion
• Mid-year budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office
• SCOP Award for Boston Hwy I & II
• Award of RFP 2026-07 for Building & Planning Fee Study
• Discussion of sale of surplus property (Natural Shrimp Property)

Jefferson County Planning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning Commission will review a Future Land Use Map Amendment application from Eshden Partners, LLC. The commission will also discuss a proposed Data Center Moratorium Ordinance.

• Future Land Use Map Amendment Application - Eshden Partners, LLC
• Data Center Moratorium Ordinance

The Jefferson County Planning Commission met on June 11, 2026, and reviewed the previous meeting's minutes. The agenda included a Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment application by Eshden Partners, LLC, and a Data Center Moratorium Ordinance, but no final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Reviewed previous meeting's minutes (3/12/26) — no action noted
• Discussed Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment application by Eshden Partners, LLC — no decision recorded
• Discussed Data Center Moratorium Ordinance — no decision recorded

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a budget workshop reviewing requests from several constitutional officers. The regular session includes discussions on a county manager selection, road construction awards, and property sales.

• FY 2026-27 budget workshops for Clerk of Court, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector, and Sheriff's Office
• SCOP Award for Waukeenah Hwy Phase II
• Surplus Property Sale for Industrial Park Rd (Shrimp Lot)
• Discussion regarding County Manager selection
• G-Fast Grant Agreement and Fire Fighter Grant

Jefferson County Tourist Development Council

The Jefferson County Tourist Development Council will review fiscal year budget reports and the proposed budget for 2026-27. Members will also discuss marketing strategies, including a visitor's guide proposal and social media plans. Additionally, the council will review a post-event report for the Monticello Christmas.

• Review of 2026-27 Proposed Budget
• Monticello Christmas 2026 After Action Report
• Visitor's Guide proposals from Chamillah Designs and Truelove
• Discussion regarding Dirty Pecan funding
• Appointment of two representatives for Visit Natural North Florida

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners

The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special session with a single substantive item: considering a resolution related to the Governor's proposed tax relief, with attached estimates from the Property Appraiser. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, public announcements, and adjournment.

• Resolution on Governor's Proposed Tax Relief
• Jefferson County Property Appraiser Estimates attached
• Public announcements and presentations
• Citizen speaking rules (3-minute limit, sign-up form)

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners

The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners will discuss several general business items, including awards for continuing attorney and engineering services. The board will also consider an animal ordinance, small non-profit grants, and an update on the County Manager recruitment process.

• Consideration of intended awards for Continuing Attorney and Continuing Engineering services
• Discussion of a new Animal Ordinance
• Review of Small Non-Profit Grants
• County Manager recruitment update
• EOC Budget Amendment

Jefferson County Economic Development Committee

The Jefferson County Economic Development Committee will review the minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting and recap the May 7, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting. The agenda includes a discussion on next steps for survey dissemination and a Duke Energy Foundation grant application. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

• Review of previous meeting minutes from 4/27/26
• Recap of 5/7/26 BOCC Meeting
• Discussion of next steps for survey dissemination
• Discussion of Duke Energy Foundation Grant Application

The Jefferson County Economic Development Committee met and reviewed the minutes from the previous meeting, recapped the May 7 Board of County Commissioners meeting, and discussed next steps for survey dissemination and the Duke Energy Foundation grant application. No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded; the meeting was procedural and planning-focused.

• Reviewed and discussed previous meeting minutes (4/27/26)
• Recapped the 5/7/26 BOCC meeting
• Discussed next steps for survey dissemination and Duke Energy Foundation grant application

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a budget workshop covering several departments including Road, Solid Waste, and Library services. The meeting also includes presentations for small non-profit grants and professional service consultants.

• Budget workshop for Road, Solid Waste, Library, Extension, and Manager's offices
• Interlocal Agreement for Building Department services with Monticello
• Hazard Mitigation Grant for a jail generator
• Department of Health wind retrofit award for hurricane windows
• Presentations for continuing attorney and engineering consultant services

The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners met for a budget workshop on May 7, 2026, at 9:00 am. The agenda included departmental presentations from Road, Solid Waste, Library, Extension, and the Manager's Office, as well as general business items such as an economic development update, a hazard mitigation grant for a jail generator, and presentations for grants and consultant services. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes; the meeting was procedural and informational in nature.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the budget workshop

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners

The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and special meeting. The main item is a public hearing on a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resolution, which includes attachments showing a shelter with and without a covered basketball court. The board will also discuss an item related to Trulieve, a cannabis company, under general business.

• Public hearing on Small Cities CDBG Grant resolution
• Discussion of Trulieve item under general business
• Citizen input on non-agenda items (3-minute limit)
• Consent agenda approval
• Reports from Clerk of Courts, County Engineer, County Attorney, County Manager

Jefferson County Economic Development Committee

The Jefferson County Economic Development Committee is meeting to review the minutes from its March 30, 2026 meeting and to discuss a draft report packet that will be sent to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The agenda contains only these two routine items, with no specific proposals, contracts, or public hearings listed.

• Review of March 30, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of draft report to BOCC (packet dated 05/07/2026)

The Jefferson County Economic Development Committee met and reviewed the minutes from the March 30, 2026 meeting. The committee discussed a draft report to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) but took no final action on it. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a budget workshop and a public hearing regarding the Small Cities CDBG Grant. The meeting also includes discussions on animal control staffing, impact fees, and a mid-year budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office.

• Public Hearing: Small Cities CDBG Grant
• Budget Workshop: Tourist Development, Veteran Affairs, and Small Local Programs & Grants
• Discussion: Animal Control staffing levels (2, 3, or 4 FTE)
• Mid-Year Budget Amendment: FY25-26 Sheriff's Office
• Discussion: Impact Fee direction

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget workshop and discuss several general business items. Topics include affordable housing, small non-profit grant funding, and various department budget summaries.

• Affordable housing discussion
• SHIP consultant services award
• Janitorial services contract award
• Road department equipment purchases including a John Deere Motor Grader and excavator
• Small non-profit grant funding discussion

Jefferson County Economic Development Committee

The Jefferson County Economic Development Committee is meeting to review the minutes from its February 23, 2026 meeting and to conduct general business. No specific action items, proposals, or financial matters are listed on the agenda, making this a largely procedural meeting.

• Review of previous meeting's minutes from 2/23/26

The Jefferson County Economic Development Committee met on March 30, 2026, and the minutes indicate only procedural actions: a call to order, review of the previous meeting's minutes from February 23, 2026, and a general business item. No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

• Reviewed previous meeting's minutes (2/23/26)

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review updates to the Land Development Code and consider several budget amendments for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The meeting also includes a presentation on Conexon fiber installation and discussions regarding employee background ordinances.

• Jefferson County Land Development Code updates
• FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
• Level II Employee Background Ordinance
• Conexon Fiber Installation presentation
• SHIP Award discussion