March 2019 Commission Meetings

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1 March 2019 Commission Meetings Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, March 5, :00 p.m. Judicial Annex Building Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, March 19, :00 p.m. Judicial Annex Building FAC 2019 Legislative Day (Hale, Fleming, Gamble, Stapleton & Richardson) March 26 29, 2018 Challenger Learning Center, Leon County NCFRPC Board Meeting (Stapleton) Thursday, March 28, :00 p.m. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Lake City

2 SUWANNEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JUDICIAL ANNEX BUILDING 218 PARSHLEY STREET SOUTHWEST LIVE OAK, FLORIDA TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR MARCH 19, 2019, 6:00 P.M. Invocation Pledge to American Flag ATTENTION: The Board may add additional items to this agenda. Affirmative action on any item includes authorization of Chairman s, or designee s, signature on all associated documents. Individual speakers from the audience will be allowed three (3) minutes to speak following recognition by the Chairman and must speak from the podium. Speakers may only make one (1) trip to the podium regarding each item they wish to speak on. Groups or factions representing a position on a proposition or issue are required to select a single representative or spokesperson. The designated representative will be allowed to speak for seven (7) minutes following recognition by the Chairman and must speak from the podium. Speakers may only make one (1) trip to the podium regarding each item they wish to speak on. For general updates or questions regarding County business contact the County Administrator during regular business hours (386) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. March 5, 2019 Regular Board Meeting March 7, 2019 Douglass Center Community Workshop CONSENT: 2. Approval of payment of processed invoices. 3. Adoption of resolution supporting the application of Suwannee County Library for a public library construction grant for the construction of an expansion to the Branch Library at Branford. 4. Approval of Supplemental Local Agency Program Agreement (SA #2) with Florida Department of Transportation associated with Live Oak Rail Trail project for additional funds, adoption of enabling resolution, and authorize staff to execute any other necessary documents.

3 5. Approval of Task Order with North Florida Professional Services, Inc. for engineering / design services associated with 175 th Road paving at the Catalyst Site. Budget impact: funded by FDOT. 6. Approval of Task Order with North Florida Professional Services, Inc. for engineering / design services associated with US 90 turn lanes at the Catalyst Site. Budget impact: to be funded by County. 7. Approval of Modification No. 3 Z to Subgrant Agreement with the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management for funds associated with Hurricane Irma. 8. Authorization to utilize funds that were budgeted for improvements to County Administration office to cover cost of demolition of buildings at Douglass Center. 9. Authorization to extend the hauling and disposal agreement with Waste Management for an additional 5 years pursuant to the 2014 agreement. 10. Authorize the purchase of 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan for the Extension office in the amount of $28, utilizing the Florida Sheriffs Association Sate Contract No. FSA 18-VEL26.0. Budgeted item. 11. Authorization to apply for membership with Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy. 12. Authorization to advertise for bids for Aviation Fuels (includes Aviation Gas and Jet A Fuel) at Suwannee County Airport, and authorize staff to execute all other related documents. 13. Authorization to purchase an acre parcel of property in the amount of $54, for use as a solid waste collection site. Budget impact: funded from Solid Waste Department. 14. Declare surplus a acre parcel located on US 90 and authorize sale of same. Parcel was previously purchased as potential collection site. Parcel ID No S-15E Authorization to enter into an agreement with Comcast for internet access circuit and an increase in band width at a cost savings of approximately $49,000.00annually. 16. Authorization to create a position in Fire/Rescue; HIPPA Compliance and Safety Officer. Budget impact: to be funded within current budget. 17. Authorization to create one position in Building Maintenance; Electrician II. Budget impact: to be funded within current budget.

4 18. Authorization to create one position in the Road Department; Sign Specialist. Budget impact: to be funded within current budget. 19. Authorization to modify Mizell building to provide for relocating Supervisor of Elections office. Budget impact: estimated at $175, COMMISSIONERS ITEMS: COUNTY ATTORNEY ITEMS: GENERAL BUSINESS: 20. Discuss, with possible Board action, authorization to purchase a property for taxes owed in the amount of approximately $3, (Randy Harris, County Administrator) 21. Discuss, with possible Board action, any issues associated with Water or Waste Water Plant at I-75 / CR 136 interchange. (Randy Harris, County Administrator) 22. Additional Agenda Items. The Chairman calls for additional items. 23. Public Concerns and Comments. (Filling out of Comment Card required, and forward to Chairman or County Administrator. Individual speakers from the audience will be allowed three (3) minutes and a single representative or spokesperson will be allowed seven (7) minutes to speak following recognition by the Chairman and must speak from the podium one (1) trip to podium.) 24. Administrator s comments and information. 25. Board Members Inquiries, Requests and Comments.

5 Book 67, Page?? March 5, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Judicial Annex Building Live Oak, Florida 6:00 p.m. The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met on the above date and time for a regular session and the following were present: Chairman Ricky Gamble; Commissioner Don Hale; Commissioner Clyde Fleming; Commissioner Len Stapleton; and Commissioner Ronnie Richardson. Ken Williams, Chief Deputy Clerk of Finance; Eric Musgrove, Deputy Clerk; Randy Harris, County Administrator; and James W. Prevatt, Jr., County Attorney, were also present. Chairman Gamble called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and asked Commissioner Fleming to lead the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The first item on the agenda was to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2019 Regular Board Meeting. Commissioner Hale moved to approve the minutes from the February 19, 2019 Regular Board Meeting, as written. Commissioner Fleming seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. CONSENT: Chairman Gamble noted that consent agenda item number six had been pulled for brief clarification. The second item on the agenda was to approve the payment of processed invoices in the amount of $2,087, The third item on the agenda was to approve a Subterranean Termite Control Contract & Limited Warranty with Live Oak Pest Control, Inc. for the Commercial Building and Hangar-Experimental Aircraft Station at the Suwanee County Airport-24J. (Agreement No ) 1

6 Book 67, Page?? March 5, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Judicial Annex Building Live Oak, Florida The fourth item on the agenda was to approve an agreement with Nabors, Giblin and Nickerson for consultant services associated with the Fire and Solid Waste Assessment. (Agreement No ) The fifth item on the agenda was to approve an agreement with Nabors, Giblin and Nickerson for consultant services associated with Municipal Services Benefit Unit for roadway improvements. (Agreement No ) The sixth item on the agenda was to approve an agreement with Leasing 2, Inc. for cardiac monitors for Fire/Rescue. Budgeted item. This item was pulled from the consent agenda for discussion. The seventh item on the agenda was to approve an amended agreement with EMSMC for additional report tablets. Budgeted item. (Agreement No ) The eighth item on the agenda was to approve the Storage Tank Liability Warranty renewal. (Agreement No ) The ninth item on the agenda was to approve the destruction of records that have met their retention in County Records Disposition Request #19 and Clerk s Records Disposition Request #39. The tenth item on the agenda was to authorize the bidding of interior painting for the Douglass Center gymnasium. Not budgeted. The eleventh item on the agenda was to authorize the Chairman s signature and approve a United Way of Suwannee Valley, Inc. submission of a Unified Homelessness grant. The twelfth item on the agenda was to authorize the application for a grant through the E911 Rural County Grant Program in the amount of $59, for the yearly maintenance of the 911 System including 911 System Manufacturer Support, Database Support, GIS Map Generation Support, and GIS Map Display Support. 2

7 Book 67, Page?? March 5, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Judicial Annex Building Live Oak, Florida The thirteenth item on the agenda was to award a bid and authorize purchase on an as needed basis from R. H. Moore & Associates, Inc. for geotextile fabric. (Bid Solicitation No ) (Bids were opened February 19, 2019) (Agreement No ) Commissioner Fleming moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 2-5 and Commissioner Stapleton seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The sixth item on the agenda was to approve an agreement with Leasing 2, Inc. for cardiac monitors for Fire/Rescue. Budgeted item. County Attorney Prevatt stated that the agreement in the agenda was not the actual lease to be approved, as the original vendor could not provide the items. He noted that the items had been approved for purchase and the final contract would be less than the amount within the agenda pack. Commissioner Hale moved approve the updated agreement with Leasing 2, Inc. for cardiac monitors for Fire/Rescue as noted by County Attorney Prevatt. Commissioner Fleming seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. (Agreement No ) PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: The fourteenth item on the agenda was to hear a proclamation honoring Pam Wilkes for her long service on the Suwannee County Historical Commission. Eric Musgrove, Chairman of the Historical Commission, read into the record the proposed proclamation and thanked Mrs. Wilkes for her many years of service. Commissioner Richardson moved to adopt a proclamation honoring Pam Wilkes for her long service on the Suwannee County Historical Commission. Commissioner Stapleton seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. (Resolution No ) The Board took photographs with Mrs. Wilkes and thanked her for her community service. 3

8 Book 67, Page?? March 5, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Judicial Annex Building Live Oak, Florida Mrs. Wilkes thanked the Board for their assistance over the years. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS: There were none. COUNTY ATTORNEY ITEMS: The fifteenth item on the agenda was to discuss, with possible Board action, the adoption of a resolution conveying certain surplus property in Suwannee County to American Legion, Post 107 with a reverter clause. County Attorney Prevatt stated that the Board had asked him to research the conveyance of property to the American Legion and then he gave an overview of the conveyance process. The first step in the process would be to motion to declare certain property as surplus. Chairman Gamble stated that the property s use and intent was clear. Commissioner Richardson moved to declare certain property as surplus within Suwannee County. Commissioner Stapleton seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. County Attorney Prevatt stated that the County could now convey the property to an authorized entity. He suggested that a reverter clause be placed within the deed transferring the property, should the County wish to convey it to the American Legion. County Attorney Prevatt then discussed certain specifics of the deed. Commissioner Stapleton moved to approve adoption of a resolution conveying certain surplus property in Suwannee County to American Legion, Post 107 for $0 with a reverter clause that if the property ceased to be used for American Legion purposes, the property would revert to the County. Commissioner Hale seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. (Resolution No ) 4

9 Book 67, Page?? March 5, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Judicial Annex Building Live Oak, Florida Mr. Robert Gentry, st Road, Live Oak, adjutant for Post 107, stated that the group s name would be legally changed to American Legion Harry C. Gray II Memorial Post 107. County Attorney Prevatt stated that the American Legion could accept ownership of the property now, or he could wait until the corporate name was legally changed. The American Legion decided to wait until the name change had been approved before the transfer of ownership. Jim Broe, th Court, Live Oak, thanked the Board and fellow veterans for their assistance, and invited everyone to the American Legion s 100 th anniversary to be held on March 17, :22 p.m. Chairman Gamble called a brief recess at 6:20 p.m. Chairman Gamble called the meeting back to order. March 5, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Judicial Annex Building Live Oak, Florida STAFF REPORTS: The sixteenth item on the agenda was staff reports. Jimmy Norris, Economic Development Director, discussed an economic summit that he recently attended, noting that faster internet access was of vital importance to bringing in more businesses. Commissioner Fleming stated that he was proud of the Economic Development Director and then discussed some of the positive comments spoken about Suwannee County during the economic summit. Mr. Norris discussed an Economic Partnership meeting in Chiefland he had attended. He also commented upon a meeting with the Live Oak CRA the previous week regarding use of the Passenger Depot as a satellite office for North Florida Community College, which was progressing with the County 5

10 Book 67, Page?? March 5, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Judicial Annex Building Live Oak, Florida Attorney s help. Mr. Norris stated that the rail spur being completed at the Catalyst Site on West 90 was highly anticipated by local businesses, as was the Echo River Solar Farm. He discussed several grant awards made by the Tourist Development Council for events being held in Suwannee County and noted a call with State staff regarding the great impact the Busy Bee in Live Oak had on welcome-center related functions. Discussion ensued on workforce requirements for potential future businesses. Mr. Greg Scott, Parks and Recreation Director/Airport Manager, noted adult sports tournaments that his office was attempting to organize once again, including softball. Discussion ensued on the need for an expansion of recreation facilities to provide more fields, and the impending completion of playgrounds at the Douglass Center and Heritage Park. GENERAL BUSINESS: The seventeenth item on the agenda was to discuss, with possible Board action, waste tire removal. (Bid Solicitation No ) (Bids were opened on February 19, 2019) County Administrator Harris stated that the bids received had been higher than the County s current disposal method of shipping tires to Andalusia, Alabama. He recommended that the Board reject all bids and continue shipping to Alabama. Commissioner Richardson moved to reject all bids associated with Bid Solicitation No and authorize staff to continue shipping tires to Andalusia, Alabama for disposal. Commissioner Fleming seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The eighteenth item on the agenda was to discuss, with possible Board action, County Road 49. County Administrator Harris stated that bids had been opened for the first phase of work on CR 49; this was a rebid after issues with the original bid. He asked for approval. 6

11 Book 67, Page?? March 5, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Judicial Annex Building Live Oak, Florida Commissioner Fleming moved to award the bid for CR 49 reconstruction to Anderson Columbia Company, Inc. in the amount of $2,676, Commissioner Hale seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. (Agreement No ) County Administrator Harris noted that the new bids were lower than the original ones. He also discussed in detail patching on the north end of CR 49 by milling out and filling in the damaged areas. The estimate for the milling was approximately $82,000, which although more than the original patching plans would be more efficient and last longer. County Administrator Harris stated that he had money in his storm water drainage budget to pay for the project. After further discussion, it was determined that the first phase of reconstruction would only reach from US 27 to south of CR 252 (at 207 th Road). Discussion also ensued on funding. Commissioner Richardson moved to make repairs to the north end of CR 49 for approximately $82,000. Commissioner Stapleton seconded, and after clarification from County Administrator Harris that the motion would include some paving work on 102 nd Road, the motion carried unanimously. Chairman Gamble moved to public comments. The twenty-second item on the agenda was public concerns and comments. (Filling out of Comment Card required, and forwarded to the Chairman or County Administrator. Individual speakers from the audience would be allowed three (3) minutes and a single representative or spokesperson would be allowed seven (7) minutes to speak following recognition by the Chairman and must speak from the podium one (1) trip to podium). Mr. Dan Hartley of Lake City, staff member for Representative Chuck Brannan, updated the Board on various bills moving through the Florida Legislature. Discussion ensued on various bills that Representative Brannan was co-sponsoring. 7

12 Book 67, Page?? March 5, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Judicial Annex Building Live Oak, Florida Chairman Gamble returned to the nineteenth item on the agenda. The nineteenth item on the agenda was to schedule a workshop to discuss a Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) for road improvements. County Administrator Harris stated that an MSBU workshop was needed to update the Board on the progress. He suggested sometime in March. Discussion ensued on several possible meeting dates. The Board by consensus agreed to hold an MSBU workshop at 5:15 p.m. on March 17, 2019 at the Judicial Annex, before the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. The twentieth item on the agenda was to discuss, with possible Board action, any issues associated with the Water or Waste Water Plant at the I-75/CR 136 interchange. County Administrator Harris noted that engineers were still working on the test well. The twenty-first item on the agenda was Additional Agenda Items. There were none. The twenty-second item on the agenda was public concerns and comments. (Filling out of Comment Card required, and forwarded to the Chairman or County Administrator. Individual speakers from the audience would be allowed three (3) minutes and a single representative or spokesperson would be allowed seven (7) minutes to speak following recognition by the Chairman and must speak from the podium one (1) trip to podium). Mr. Robert Ford, th Loop, Live Oak, discussed in great detail the Douglass Center. He stated that the Douglass Alumni Association had attempted to keep at least part of the school for future generations, but he was concerned with the County s attitude and response over the last few years that culminated in the decision at the last regular Board meeting to tear down the school. Mr. Ford stated 8

13 Book 67, Page?? March 5, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Judicial Annex Building Live Oak, Florida that the Alumni Association were blindsided by the decision and had not been allowed greater input during the entire process, especially since the Association had submitted a maintenance plan for the building at a very early date. He added that the group would attempt to place the site on the National Registry of Historic Places. Chairman Gamble stated that there had been much discussion in the nine years since the County had accepted ownership of the Douglass School, but not much had been done. He clarified that the decision of the Board was not racially motivated and had to be made. Chairman Gamble added that the Douglass School s story would continue to live through other means. Ms. Anita Williams, 4242 Don Luis Drive, Los Angeles, California, thanked Mr. Ford for his work to try to preserve the Douglass School. She then discussed future painting of the Douglass Center Gym, which would not be torn down. Chairman Gamble stated that the Board had already authorized advertising for bids for the interior and exterior painting of the Douglass Center Gym. Ms. Williams continued to discuss painting of the Douglass Center Gym and a possible future community center. She asked that artifacts be removed from the Douglass Center before demolition and recommended that minorities be allowed to bid on the process as well. Chairman Gamble stated that artifacts of historic note had been removed from the Douglass Center for preservation and clarified that the painting bids were open to anyone, regardless of race, creed, or other differences, just like any other bidding project for the County. The twenty-third item on the agenda was Administrator s comments and information. County Administrator Harris noted that a pre-construction meeting had been held recently on repairs to US 129 that would close the street at the railroad for 18 days. He also discussed signage for the 9

14 Book 67, Page?? March 5, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Judicial Annex Building Live Oak, Florida truck routes and that the Department of Transportation had asked the County to pass an ordinance designating the truck route. The twenty-fourth item on the agenda was Board Members inquiries, requests, and comments. Commissioner Richardson had nothing to discuss. Commissioner Fleming informed the Board of a meeting to be held at the Douglass Center Gym on March 7 at 6 p.m. to discuss Douglas Center updates. Commissioner Hale had nothing to discuss. Commissioner Stapleton thanked Mr. Ford for his work and that he respected him and his efforts. He added that he would not be drawn into race baiting, as the Board did not use race as a factor in their decision to tear down the Douglass Center. Chairman Gamble had nothing to discuss. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS The twenty-fifth item on the agenda was to inform the Board of an emergency repair to a cracked main frame on the dragline. Commissioner Richardson moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fleming seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m. ATTEST:, DC BARRY A. BAKER CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT RICKY GAMBLE, CHAIRMAN SUWANNEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 10

15 Book 67, Page?? March 7, 2019 Douglass Center Community Workshop Douglass Center Gymnasium 1101 Douglas Street SW Live Oak, Florida 6:00 p.m. A public meeting of the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners was held on the above date and time and the following were present: Commissioner Clyde Fleming and Commissioner Len Stapleton. Chairman Ricky Gamble, Commissioner Don Hale, and Commissioner Ronnie Richardson were not present. Eric Musgrove and Logan Woods, Deputy Clerks; Randy Harris, County Administrator; Greg Scott, Parks and Recreation Director; and Jimmy Norris, Economic Development Director, were also present. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss future plans for the Douglass Center property. Mr. Arnold Philmore opened the meeting at 6:01 p.m. and led a prayer followed by the pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Mr. Scott discussed the purpose of the meeting and then turned it over to Commissioner Fleming. Commissioner Fleming introduced County elected officials and staff. He then discussed the Board s decision to tear down the Douglass Center buildings, other than the gymnasium. Commissioner Fleming clarified that the problems with the school buildings had been ongoing for many years and despite some improvements to the facilities (such as new restrooms, heating/air conditioning systems, and painting to the gym), the rest of the buildings had been deemed unsafe. Commissioner Fleming asked for questions or comments from the public and offered drafts of potential future plans for the Douglass Center site. Mr. Scott discussed several recreation-related projects underway or applied for regarding the Douglass Center site, including new fencing, playground expansions, ballfield improvements, and the like. He asked that those present review the various draft plans and write down their suggestions for future 1

16 Book 67, Page?? March 7, 2019 Douglass Center Community Workshop Douglass Center Gymnasium 1101 Douglas Street SW Live Oak, Florida improvements. Mr. Scott asked for community involvement and noted that future improvements were contingent upon funding. Discussion ensued about the possibility of family functions, pavilions, grills, and other related facilities for parties and family get-togethers at the Douglass Center. Chief of Police Buddy Williams asked about the possibility of installing a police substation at the Douglass Center to foster law enforcement-community cooperation. Mr. Scott replied that there was potential office space onsite for such a station. Discussion ensued on a more permanent police presence to foster support and familiarity with the community, a community center that could be used for rentals for non-sports related activities, and parks for special-needs children. Comments were also made about demolishing the old restrooms in the gym and converting them to office space, as the County had added newer restroom facilities to the rear of the gym, and possible renovations of the main entrance to make it ascetically pleasing. Mr. Scott stated that a memorial park was being developed by the Douglass Alumni Association where the old pool was located, which would help improve the look of the entrance area. Suggestions were made for murals, kiosks, or some other way to preserve the history of the Douglass Center site for future generations. Commissioner Fleming noted that the City CRA director, Gabrielle Redfern, was present and he hoped that funding could be appropriated to improve the facilities. County Administrator Harris noted that future plans allowed for vendor areas for concessions during large events. He stated that his introduction to the Douglass Center upon becoming County Administrator was when he was called to court due to repeated break-ins at the facilities. County Administrator Harris was glad that the old buildings would be torn down, as it would allow better facilities 2

17 Book 67, Page?? March 7, 2019 Douglass Center Community Workshop Douglass Center Gymnasium 1101 Douglas Street SW Live Oak, Florida for the future. He stated that the focal point of the Douglass Center had always been the gym (which would remain) and that better lighting would be installed to reduce the amount of illegal activities in the vicinity at night. County Administrator Harris discussed possible plans for relocation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to allow for use of the current building for community events. He also noted that a pre-bid demolition meeting had been held earlier in the day and that the demolition process should go quickly (with a construction fence around the site for liability purposes), allowing for future plans to be hastened. County Administrator Harris stated that the new restrooms were installed on the rear of the gym due to updated building codes which required a much larger number of restrooms while still allowing access to outside activities, even when the gym itself was closed. He cautioned the painting of outside murals, as it would encourage graffiti; he instead suggested painting murals on the inside of the gym. County Administrator Harris added that the County had saved several items of historic interest for the future, including the bus drop-off area, the flagpole, and building signage, that may be utilized in future improvements. Mr. Jimmy Norris, Economic Development Director, thanked the public for attending the meeting. He stated that he and Commissioner Fleming had attended an economic development summit recently and was encouraged to do better for the community. Mr. Norris stated that community education was important for the success of the entire County, especially since many businesses were looking at elementary reading levels to determine if they wished to relocate to Suwannee County. Sheriff Sam St. John stated that he agreed with law enforcement presence at the Douglass Center site and thanked the volunteers for their work at the Douglass Center to help reduce crime in the community. 3

18 Book 67, Page?? March 7, 2019 Douglass Center Community Workshop Douglass Center Gymnasium 1101 Douglas Street SW Live Oak, Florida Chief of Police Williams stated that the Douglass School had history for many people of all races through the site s use as an African-American school and then as the Suwannee Middle School. He stated that community support and outreach was important, and was excited about cleaning up the Douglass Center site for future use. Ms. Gabrielle Redfern, CRA Director, thanked those present for attending the meeting. She stated that the site itself was more historic than any building, and the City was excited to help the County improve it for future generations. Mrs. Betty Lawrence, Director of Libraries, stated that it took the entire community to raise its children, and hoped that the community would continue to work together through the improvements to the Douglass Center site. Commissioner Stapleton stated that the meeting tonight was just the first step of the process to revitalize the Douglass Center. He asked that the community be involved in future plans, then discussed his own experiences at the Douglass Center when it was the Suwannee Middle School. Commissioner Stapleton stated that walking through the buildings showed him the poor condition of the site and the numerous illegal activities that continued to transpire. He also stated that despite comments to the contrary in recent Board meetings, race had nothing to do with the Board s decision to tear down the buildings. Commissioner Fleming thanked the public for their attendance and participation, and encouraged the community to continue to support efforts to improve the Douglass Center. He also thanked County staff for their hard work on a variety of issues. Ms. Anita Williams stated that the fight to preserve the Douglass School buildings was over, and after walking through the buildings at the Douglass Center, she realized that they were too far gone for 4

19 Book 67, Page?? March 7, 2019 Douglass Center Community Workshop Douglass Center Gymnasium 1101 Douglas Street SW Live Oak, Florida economic salvaging. She added that most of the Alumni s fond memories were from the gym, which would not be demolished, and the site s history would remain. Councilwoman Robintina Reed stated that she was not originally from Live Oak, but had been in the community for over 20 years. She added that her mother had attended the Douglass School, and there were many fond memories. Mr. Philmore thanked those who supported the Police Athletic League and other activities at the Douglass Center. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. ATTEST:, DC BARRY A. BAKER CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT RICKY GAMBLE, CHAIRMAN SUWANNEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 5

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95 Agenda Item No. 21 Discuss, with possible action, any issues associated with Waste or Waste Water Plant at I-75 / CR 136 interchange. (Randy Harris, County Administrator)

96 CHAIRMAN CALLS FOR ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS

97 PUBLIC CONCERNS AND COMMENTS

98 ADMINISTRATOR S COMMENTS AND INFORMATION

99 BOARD MEMBERS INQUIRIES, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS