Hardee County Board of County Commissioners

MINUTES Hardee County Board of County Commissioners REGULAR MEETING October 16, 2025, at 8:30 AM COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS 412 WEST ORANGE STREET, ROOM 102, WAUCHULA, FL 33873DRAFT

Hardee County Board of County Commissioners October 16, 2025 2 1. INVOCATION, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Timothy E. Wells Commissioner Present Noey A. Flores Vice Chair Present E. Donald Chancey, Jr. Commissioner Present Russell A. Melendy Chair Present Kenneth A. Miller Commissioner Present Terry Atchley County Manager Present Victoria L. Rogers Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Present Sarah Johnston County Attorney Present Doug Baber Assistant County Manager Present Christopher Simpron Assistant County Manager Present Holly Smith Administrative Services Manager Present Brandy Crawford Executive Assistant Present Joley Pleger Deputy Clerk Present Chair Melendy called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND AMENDMENTS Chair Melendy opened for a motion to approve today’s agenda. Motion by Commissioner Flores and second by Commissioner Chancey to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Ayes – Wells, Flores, Chancey, Melendy, and Miller 4. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL No meeting minutes were submitted for approval. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chair Melendy called for general public comment. 6. PROCLAMATIONS No proclamation agenda items were presented. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Chair Melendy opened for a motion. Motion by Commissioner Wells and second by Commissioner Flores to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Ayes – Wells, Flores, Chancey, Melendy, and Miller A. Motion to approve the ratification and acceptance of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program grant application in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for enhancements to Pioneer Park Peace River Boat Ramp; authorizing the County Manager or Chair to signDRAFT

Hardee County Board of County Commissioners October 16, 2025 3 any necessary documents in furtherance thereof, and to expend funds as provided for in the grant application and agreement. B. Motion to approve the fixed asset transfers and disposals as presented. 8. PRESENTATIONS A. 2025 Brotherhood Ride: Hardee County Public Safety Director/Hardee County Fire Chief, Casey Dasher, B. The Development Group (TDG) - 90 Day Plan: The Development Group President/CEO, Sarah Evers, C. Parks, Recreation & Marketing Department Update: Parks, Recreation & Marketing Manager, Lacey Webb, 9. BUSINESS AGENDA - Ordinances: A. Ordinance 2025-04 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Planner I, Jorden Eisenstein, Motion by Commissioner Flores and second by Commissioner Chancey to approve Ordinance 2025-04, an ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Hardee County, Florida, regarding land development, amending the adopted future land use map of the 2030 Hardee County Comprehensive Plan within the unincorporated area; changing the future land use designation of approximately 3.42 +/- acres from agriculture to rural center future land use category; providing for a legal description; providing for severability, and providing for an effective date. Motion carried unanimously. Ayes – Wells, Flores, Chancey, Melendy, and Miller 10. BUSINESS AGENDA - Quasi-Judicial Items: A. Ordinance 2025-02 - Rezoning of 3.42 Acres from Agriculture (A-1) to Neighborhood Commercial (C-1): Chair Melendy announced the meeting publication was advertised in The Herald-Advocate on County Attorney Johnston explained the BCC General Rules of Procedure: • Quasi-Judicial Proceedings: o Decisions of the Board must be supported by substantial and competent evidence presented to the Board during the hearing o Substantial and competent evidence is such evidence as a reasonable mind would accept as adequate to support a conclusion o In rendering its decision, the Board will rely solely upon testimony and evidence, which is relevant, material, and fact-based o Any testimony given in the form of an opinion will not be relied upon, unless given by a qualified witness o Each applicant shall have the right to give testimony, present evidence, and witnesses o The applicant, the Board, and any interested parties shall be given an opportunity to ask any questions of witnesses o Any person who wishes to testify shall be administered an oath to swear or affirm to tell the truthDRAFT

Hardee County Board of County Commissioners October 16, 2025 4 County Attorney Johnston administered the oath of witness to those who wished to offer testimony. Deputy Clerk Pleger questioned whether any Commissioner had received any oral or written communication regarding the land use items under discussion; requested each Commissioner disclose the substance of the communication and to identify the person making the communication. Commissioner Communications: Commissioner Flores Planner I, Jorden Eisenstein, Motion by Commissioner Chancey and second by Commissioner Wells to approve Ordinance 2025-02, an ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Hardee County, Florida, regarding land development, amending the Hardee County zoning map within the unincorporated area; providing for a rezoning of approximately 3.42 +/- acres from agriculture (A-1) to neighborhood commercial (C-1) in the agricultural future land use category; providing for a legal description; providing for severability, and providing for an effective date. Motion carried unanimously. Ayes – Wells, Flores, Chancey, Melendy, and Miller 11. BUSINESS AGENDA - Action Items: A. Resolution 2025-85, RFQ 25-007 Hardee County Fire Station 1 CMAR (Construction Management At-Risk) Services: Assistant County Manager Simpron Motion by Commissioner Flores and second by Commissioner Chancey to approve Resolution 2025-85, a resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Hardee County, Florida, approving the ranking of proposals submitted in response to Request For Qualifications (RFQ) number 25-007, Construction Management At-Risk (CMAR) Services for the Hardee County Fire Station number 1 and authorizing the County Manager or Chair to enter into negotiations with the top ranked firm and if unable to negotiation a fair, competitive and reasonable agreement to negotiate with the next highest ranked firm; providing for authorization; and providing for an effective date. Motion carried unanimously. Ayes – Wells, Flores, Chancey, Melendy, and Miller B. Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC - Financial Assurance: County Attorney Johnston Motion by Commissioner Wells and second by Commissioner Miller to go ahead and execute this at this time. Chair Melendy called for Commissioner comments. Commissioner Chancey County Attorney Johnston Commissioner Chancey Chair Melendy called for public comments. None given.DRAFT

Hardee County Board of County Commissioners October 16, 2025 5 Motion carried unanimously. Ayes – Wells, Flores, Chancey, Melendy, and Miller 12. APPOINTMENTS No appointment items were presented. 13. COUNTY MANAGER NON-CONSENT County Manager Atchley 14. COUNTY ATTORNEY County Attorney Johnston 15. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS OR OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS Chair Melendy called for Commissioner comments. Commissioner Flores County Manager Atchley Commissioner Flores Commissioner Wells Assistant County Manager Baber Commissioner Chancey 16. REMINDERS Chair Melendy reviewed the following reminders:  October 21, 2025 - Brotherhood Ride at 11:00 a.m. (Fire Station 1)  October 26, 2025 - GFNY Cycling Marathon at 7:30 am  October 31, 2025 - Trunk or Treating at 5:30 p.m. (Pioneer Park)  October 31, 2025 - A Spooktacular Flick at 7:00 p.m. (Pioneer Park)  November 3, 2025 - EDA Meeting at 8:30 a.m.  November 6, 2025 - BOCC Meeting at 8:30 a.m. 17. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:21 a.m. X Russell A. Melendy, Chair Board of County CommissionersDRAFT

Hardee County Board of County Commissioners October 16, 2025 6 X Victoria L. Rogers, Ex-Officio Clerk Board of County CommissionersDRAFT