Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

Minutes

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County Administration Building - Jack Durrance Auditorium
12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
Present:
  • Chair Mary Alford, 
  • Vice Chair Charles S. Chestnut, IV, 
  • Commissioner Ken Cornell, 
  • Commissioner Anna Prizzia, 
  • and Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler 

A.
Invocation

 

 Dr. Taraneh Darabi provided the Invocation.

B.
Pledge of Allegiance

 

C.
Call to Order

 

Commissioner Cornell called the meeting to order at 11:30am.

D.
Approval of Regular and Consent Agenda

 

Commissioner Wheeler moved to approve Commissioner Chestnut and Chair Alford to participate in the meeting via zoom due to extenuating circumstances. 

 

2nd Commissioner Prizzia

 

The motion carried 5-0.

 

County Manager Lieberman stated the following changes should be made to the agenda adding attorney report, manager report and commission comments to the agenda.

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved adoption of the Regular and Consent Agenda as printed with the addition of adding manager, attorney, and commission comment under L2, L3, and L4.

 

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

 

Public Comment

Commissioner Cornell recognized Tamara Robbins who presented comments. 

 

The motion carried 5-0.

E.
Announcements

 

Communications Director, Mark Sexton, presented the following announcements:

Mr. Sexton shared a video of the groundbreaking ceremony for the new fire station in Alachua. 

Commissioner Cornell presented County Manager Lieberman and Tommy Crosby 10 year certificates to honor all of their hard work.  

F.
Approval of Recognitions

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved approval of all recognitions.

2nd Commissioner Wheeler 

 

The motion carried 5-0.

1.
Approval of a Proclamation Declaring April 2024, as “Water Conservation Month” in Alachua County, Florida - 24-00181

 

Commissioner Wheeler presented the above proclamation. 

  • Proclaim April 2024, as “Water Conservation Month” in Alachua County, Florida

2.
Leadership Academy 2023 Recognition - 24-00203

 

Elisha Cash presented the above item honoring all graduates of the leadership academy, 

  • Recognize Leadership Academy graduates

G.
Public Comments

 

Commissioner Cornell recognized Bill Gracey, Bruce Borders, Tess Marken, Khali Blount, Tamara Robbins, Kathleen Ruppert, Adele Francen, and Armando Gundy-Gomez who presented comments.

H.
Items Pulled From Consent

 

I.
Action Items

 

1.
Request Approval of Joint Wild Spaces Public Places Project with the City of Newberry - 24-00236

 

Travis Parker, Director of Parks, recreation and facilities for the city of Newberry presented the above item. 

 

Commissioner Prizza moved to approve staff recommendation to approve the municipal partnership program surtax grant funding for the city of Newberry not to exceed $133,333.

 

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

 

Public Comment

Commissioner Cornell recognized Tamara Robbins who presented comments. 

 

Dave Forziano with the county attorney office presented comments. 

 

The motion carried 5-0.

  • Approve the City of Newberry’s application for Municipal Partnership Program surtax grant funding for WSPP grant funding in an amount not to exceed $133,333; authorize County staff to finalize the Grant Agreements using the attached Form Grant Agreement, and upon approval from the County Attorney’s Office authorize the Alachua County Chair and Clerk to sign the Grant Agreements.

2.
Request Approval of the material terms of the new Six County CareerSource Interlocal Agreement - 24-00223

 

Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby presented the above item to the Board.

Chair Alford, Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby, Commissioner Cornell, Chair Alford, Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Prizzia, Commissioner Wheeler, Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby, Commissioner Cornell, Todd Hutchison Finance Director for Alachua County Clerk of Court, Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Prizzia, Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby, Commissioner Wheeler, Commissioner Cornell, and Chair Alford presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved staff recommendations to approve the material terms of the Six County CareerSource Interlocal Agreement and authorize a Chair Letter to transmit the agreement to the other five counties with the following amendments:

- Revise the interlocal agreement so that the Council shall consist of 7 members with the following representatives and liability allocation:

- Two (2) Alachua County commissioners each of which shall have a weight of 2.5 votes (25% each).  In a commissioner’s absence they can name another Alachua County commissioner as an alternate or assign their weighted votes to the sole commissioner that can attend.   

           - The other 5 counties shall each appoint one commissioner which shall have a weight of 1 vote (10%) and may designate an alternate commissioner from their county having the ability to vote in case of an absence.

- Change the liability of Alachua County from 66% to 50% and the other counties’ liability should be revised to be reflective of their voting percentage (10%). 

 

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

 

Public Comment

Commissioner Cornell recognized Khali Blount who presented comments. 

 

The motion carried 5-0.

  • Approve the material terms of the Six County CareerSource Interlocal Agreement and authorize a Chair Letter to transmit the agreement to the other five counties.

J.
Public Hearings

 

1.
Public Hearing for the Alachua County Local Provider Participation Fund Ordinance - 24-00239

 

Assistant County Attorney Bob Swain gave a brief overview of the above item to the Board. 

 

Coleen Ernest representative of Shands presented comments to the Board regarding the above item.

 

Christy Redhatchy from HCA North Florida Hospital, Dr. Carey Bush, and Commissioner Prizzia presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to approve staff recommendations and create the Alachua County local provider participation fund ordinance. 

 

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

 

Commissioner Wheeler, and Chair Alford presented comments. 

 

Public Comment

There were no comments presented. 

 

The motion carried 5-0.

  • Take public comment and adopt the ordinance.

K.
NOTE: This meeting will NOT reconvene at 5:01 PM

 

L.
Closing Comments

 

1.
Public Comment

 

There were no comments presented.

2.
County Attorney Comment

 

There were no comments presented. 

3.
County Manager Comment

 

There were no comments presented. 

4.
Commission Comment

 

Commissioner wheeler asked staff to contact deputy secretary of corrections because she would like to know the status of the facility work camp that's been closed for a while, to see what is possible as far as using the building.  

Commissioner Prizzia asked for an update on the RFP for reentry. Also, Commissioner would like an update on IT agenda software and emails for doing a keyword search. 

Commissioner Cornell wanted to make sure the Board was aware of the letters received from Family Promise about the COC and the letter from DOT. Also, Commissioner would like the Chair to see if the next Joint City meeting could possibly start earlier to ensure they do not lose quorum on both sides and possibly limit it to one major item instead of multiple items. 

M.
Adjournment

 

There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 1:51 p.m.

  • To adjourn the meeting. 

N.
Consent Items

 

1.
Clerk of the Court

 

2.
Community Support Services

 

1.
Lutheran Services of Florida Amendment 117 funding for 988 and Opioid Program - 24-00242

 

  • Approve Amendment 117 and Resolution for Unanticipated Revenue

2.
Approve Contract for Services for Office of the Medical Examiner - 24-00254

 

  • Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement with Jon R. Thogmartin, M.D. P.A. to provide medical examiner services to District 8 on interim basis

3.
County Attorney's Office

 

4.
Environmental Protection

 

1.
Addition of Land Conservation Projects to the Alachua County Forever Active Acquisition List - 24-00238

 

  • Approve the addition of the following property on the Active Acquisition List.

    1.Lochloosa Creek Flatwoods – Cobble (Full Price List)

5.
Fire Rescue

 

6.
Growth Management

 

1.
Reapproval of Plat for Oakmont Planned Development Phase 5A - 24-00234

 

  • The DRC recommended approval of the Plat to the BoCC at the November 2021 hearing based on a finding of consistency with Florida Statutes, the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan, the Alachua County Unified Land Development Code, and Final Development Plan

2.
Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Board (BPAB) Appointment - 24-00214

 

  • Recommend appointment of Michael Rubenstein to the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Board with a term ending August 31, 2024.

7.
Human Resources

 

8.
Procurement

 

1.
Sole Source and Addendum Agreement 14078 with Teleflex LLC, for Powered Intraosseous Vascular Access Products, for Fire Rescue. - 24-00231

 

  • Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Sole Source and Addendum Agreement 14078 with Teleflex LLC., NTE $90,000.00 annually.

2.
Purchase Order to Five12 Painting and Remodeling LLC, in the amount of $90,902.59 for Facilities Management. - 24-00248

 

  • Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Five12 Painting and Remodeling LLC, in the amount of $90,902.59.

3.
Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 24-875 with Limestone Products, Inc., in the amount of $50,000.00 for Public Works. - 24-00251

 

  • Approve the issuance of Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 24-875 with Limestone Products, Inc., in the amount of $50,000.00.

9.
Public Works

 

1.
Conveyance of Public Utility Easement to City of Alachua for Fire Station 21 - 24-00180

 

  • Adopt a Resolution approving the conveyance of a Public Utility Easement to the City and authorize the Chair to sign the Easement, Resolution and any other documents approved by the County Attorney that are necessary to complete the conveyance.

2.
A Warranty Deed to Alachua County for a Portion of Tax Parcel Number 06233-014-005 for Additional Right-of-Way - 24-00229

 

  • That the Board adopt the resolution authorizing the acceptance of the deed and execute the deed.

O.
Notation for Record

 

1.
Arts Council Minutes – Feb. 5, 2024 - 24-00237

 

  • N/A. For informational purposes only.

2.
Healthcare Advisory Board Approved Meeting Minutes January 17, 2024 - 24-00255

 

  • No action necessary; for informational purposes only

P.
Notice of Upcoming Meetings

 
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