BAKER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA AUGUST 4, 2020 **This meeting will be conducted in a virtual environment due to COVID-19 and in accordance with State of Florida Executive Order 20-69. Please see the attached procedures for participating in this meeting. **All written comments submitted to the Commission through e-mail or the Zoom Chat function will be distributed to each Commissioner and also be included with the public record, but will not be read aloud during the meeting. Anyone wishing to speak will be given the opportunity during the PUBLIC COMMENT section of the agenda as part of the virtual meeting through Zoom. MEETING CONNECTION INFORMATION: To access the meeting please use the following: Web Access: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84633159918 Telephone Access: 1-301-715-8592 Secondary Access Line: 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 846 3315 9918 REGULAR SESSION 5:00 P.M. I. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 1. Minutes- July 21, 2020 – Regular Session 2. Minutes – July 21, 2020 – Public Hearing 3. Expense Report 4. Request to Advertise – Community Development Director 5. Acceptance of Property from LaBuena Farms for Midpoint Pkwy 6. Confirmation of CDBG-MIT Grant application 7. Approval of County Manager Contract IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS All public comments should be made at this time. Not as each item is discussed. V. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval FDOT Supplemental Agreement for CR 23A; Robert Fletcher Action Item 2. Award BID 2020-06 for CR 23A; Robert Fletcher Action Item 3. Approval of Agrmnt with FL Gulf RR for Midpoint Parkway; Robert Fletcher Action Item If any member of the public desires to appeal a decision made at these hearings, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and for that purpose he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is transcribed, which record would include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation of an interpreter to participate in these proceedings should contact the County Commissioners Office at (904) 259-3613, at least 48 hours prior to the time of the hearing. Please Note: Items marked as “information only” or “for discussion” may have Board action taken at the time of discussion. BAKER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA AUGUST 4, 2020 VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Pending Business Report; Sara Little Info Only 2. Expense Report over $4500 Info Only VIII. COUNTY MANAGER 1. CARES Act Plan Supporting Documents Action Item 2. Acceptance of CRF (SHIP) Funds Action Item IX. COUNTY ATTORNEY X. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS XI. PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M. SECOND READING – FINAL ACTION REQUIRED 1. Ord. No. 2020-17 Rezoning (Conley) 2. Ord. No. 2020-19 Rezoning (Tomlinson) 3. Ord. No. 2020-20 Small Scale Land Use Amendment (Terrell) 4. Ord. No. 2020-21 Rezoning (Terrell) 5. Ord. No. 2020-22 Small Scale Land Use Amendment (Allen) 6. Ord. No. 2020-23 Rezoning (Allen) FIRST READING – PUBLIC COMMENT ONLY; NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN 1. Ord. No. 2020-15 Rezoning (Knabb) 2. Ord. No. 2020-16 Exemption to Subdivision Requirements (Knabb) 3. Ord. No. 2020-24 Small Scale Land Use Amendment (Knabb) 4. Ord. No. 2020-25 Rezoning (Knabb) 5. Ord. No. 2020-26 Rezoning (Crews) 6. Ord. No. 2020-27 Small Scale Land Use Amendment (Lee) 7. Ord. No. 2020-28 Rezoning (Lee) 8. Ord. No. 2020-29 Rezoning (Varnes) 9. Ord. No. 2020-31 Small Scale Land Use Amendment (Baker County Econ. Dev. Comm.) 10. Ord. No. 2020-32 Rezoning (Baker County Econ. Dev. Comm.) 11. Ord. No. 2020-34 Small Scale Land Use Amendment (Raulerson) 12. Ord. No. 2020-35 Rezoning (Raulerson XII. ADJOURN If any member of the public desires to appeal a decision made at these hearings, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and for that purpose he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is transcribed, which record would include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation of an interpreter to participate in these proceedings should contact the County Commissioners Office at (904) 259-3613, at least 48 hours prior to the time of the hearing. Please Note: Items marked as “information only” or “for discussion” may have Board action taken at the time of discussion. Baker County Board of County Commissioners Meeting August 4, 2020 MEETING ATTENDEE TYPE PANELIST ATTENDEE Commissioners, Attorney, Clerk & County Manager Everyone Else * Can be seen on video * Can speak upon request * Can talk openly during meeting * Cannot be seen on video * Can screenshare if needed * Cannot screenshare * Can observe meeting in full capacity * Can observe meeting in full capacity HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT A. IF YOU WANT TO SPEAK IN THE MEETING, USE “RAISE YOUR HAND” FUNCTION. While participating in the Zoom meeting, the raise your hand function is available. If using phone only for Zoom press *9 to “raise your hand”. Phone number 1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 865 9092 0582 B. EMAIL [email protected] Staff are actively monitoring this account and will forward comments on to the Chairman C. ZOOM “CHAT” FUNCTION While participating in the Zoom meeting, the chat function is available. This will allow you to type a message in the chat box D. CALL (904)259-0210 This option will place you on a brief hold then connect you with a County staff member. Staff will take your comment and forward to the Chairman PLEASE NOTE THAT COMMENTS PROVIDED VIA OPTIONS B, C & D will be distributed to each Commissioner and also be included with the public record, however, will not be read aloud during the meeting. If you would like your comment to be heard during the live meeting you must participate and request to speak through zoom. Please see Option A. VIRTUAL MEETING PROCEDURES Baker Co. Commission Meeting – August 4, 2020 1.) The August 4, 2020 meeting of the Baker County Board of County Commissioners will be held virtually via Zoom. To access the meeting please use the following: Web Access https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84633159918 Telephone Access: 1-301-715-8592 Secondary Access Line: 1-312-626-6799 Backup Lines: 1-929-205-6099 1-253-215-8782 1-346-248-7799 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 846 3315 9918 2.) For persons that wish to participate and/or provide public comment the following may be used: a. While participating in the Zoom meeting use the “Raise your Hand” Function FOR PHONE ONLY USERS RAISE YOUR HAND WITH *9 b. While participating in the Zoom meeting use the “Chat” Function c. Call (904) 259-0210. d. Email public comments to [email protected] This account will be monitored throughout the meeting; comments will be read into the record. PLEASE NOTE THAT COMMENTS PROVIDED VIA OPTIONS B, C & D will be distributed to each Commissioner and also be included with the public record, however, will not be read aloud during the meeting. If you would like your comment to be heard during the live meeting you must participate and request to speak through zoom. Please see option A. HELPFUL HINTS: • Zoom will be used for voice conferencing only. Video function will not be in use(except for panelist) • A complete agenda packet is available to the public at www.bakercountyfl.org • All public comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. Each speaker shall state their name and address for the record. • While held in an unconventional setting, this meeting should still be conducted in a professional manner. We ask all participants to be respectful and courteous. • Any additional information or modification to these procedures will be posted at www.bakercountyfl.org Please join us for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance BAKER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES JULY 21, 2020 The Baker County Board of Commissioners met in a scheduled meeting with the following members present: Chairman, James G. Bennett Commissioner, James Croft Commissioner, Cathy Rhoden Commissioner, Jimmy Anderson Commissioner, Bobby Steele Also Present: Interim County Manager, Sara Little County Attorney, Rich Komando County Clerk, Stacie D. Harvey Note: These meeting minutes are a summarized version of the actual discussions at the meeting. These are not verbatim transcripts. For a complete audio recording of the discussion please visit www.bakercountyfl.org/board or contact Sara Little at [email protected] This meeting was conducted in a virtual environment due to COVID-19 and in accordance with State of Florida Executive Order 20-69. REGULAR SESSION Chairman Bennett welcomed everyone in attendance and called the meeting to order. Commissioner Cathy Rhoden led in the invocation and pledge. Chairman Bennett called for approval of the agenda. Commissioner Bobby Steele moved to approve the amended agenda. Commissioner Jimmy Anderson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimous. Chairman Bennett requested approval of the consent agenda which consisted of: 1. Minutes- July 7, 2020 – Regular Session 2. Expense Report 3. Approval of FL Firefighter Assistance Grant Application 4. Approval of 2020 AAA Traffic Safety Grant Application Commissioner Jimmy Anderson moved to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Cathy Rhoden seconded the motion. Chairman Bennett called for public comment. (Can be heard on audio file) Wendy Owen, Owen and Associates presented the updated Health Benefit Plan for FY 20/21. The plan included an increase of 3.82% but had no plan changes.