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Board of County Commissioners

Friday, December 12, 2025 · County government meeting record

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The Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners met to discuss county projects, including a progress report on the jail expansion and updates to the county's comprehensive plan. The board also addressed routine administrative items and heard public comments regarding road maintenance.

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The board received a progress report on the ongoing jail expansion and renovation project, which involves coordination between county officials, architects, and construction managers.

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Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners Okeechobee County, Florida Friday, December 12, 2025 The Board met this date in a in the Okeechobee County Historic Courthouse in the “Judge William L. Hendry Courtroom”, Room 270, at 304 NW 2nd Street in Okeechobee, Florida at 9:30 AM. 1) Call to Order, Invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance The meeting was called to order at 950am. Staff Present: County Attorney Attendee Name Status Bradley G Goodbread Present David Hazellief Present Michael Sumner Present Terry W Burroughs Present 2) PUBLIC COMMENTS George Bush was called to speak and spoke about fixing pot holes around the county George Washington was called to speak Bob Jones was called to speak 3) Awards and Proclamations 3.a) APPROVAL FOR OFFICAL COUNTY MEME note goes here 3.b) Celebration of tree lighting ceremony Requested Action: none note goes here 3.c) test item note 4) Revisions to Agenda 4.a) PROGRESS REPORT - JAIL EXPANSION & RENOVATION PROJECT? Justin Nelson Requested Action: That the Board of County Commissioners receive a Progress Report on the Jailn Expansion & Renovation Project from the Architect of Record, Joe Mrak with Securitecture, LLC., and Senior Project Manager, Paul Fernandes with Ajax Building Company, LLC.

RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Bradley G Goodbread Michael Sumner Bradley G Goodbread, David Hazellief, Michael Sumner, Terry W Burroughs RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Bradley G Goodbread David Hazellief Bradley G Goodbread, David Hazellief, Michael Sumner, Terry W Burroughs RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Bradley G Goodbread Michael Sumner Bradley G Goodbread, David Hazellief, Michael Sumner, Terry W Burroughs Motion: Motion to approve That the Board of County Commissioners receive a Progress Report on the Jailn Expansion & Renovation Project from the Architect of Record, Joe Mrak with Securitecture, LLC., and Senior Project Manager, Paul Fernandes with Ajax Building Company, LLC. 5) Consent Agenda 5.a) APPROVAL FOR STAFF HOLIDAY PARTY CATERED BY CHICK-FLI-A AND STARBUCKS Requested Action: Approve 5.b) PROGRESS REPORT - JAIL EXPANSION & RENOVATION PROJECT? Justin Nelson Requested Action: That the Board of County Commissioners receive a Progress Report on the Jailn Expansion & Renovation Project from the Architect of Record, Joe Mrak with Securitecture, LLC., and Senior Project Manager, Paul Fernandes with Ajax Building Company, LLC. Item was pulled from consent and voted on separately Motion: Motion to continue That the Board of County Commissioners receive a Progress Report on the Jailn Expansion & Renovation Project from the Architect of Record, Joe Mrak with Securitecture, LLC., and Senior Project Manager, Paul Fernandes with Ajax Building Company, LLC. 5.c) DISCUSSION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE AND POTENTIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS? Bill Royce Requested Action: That the Board of County Commissioners provide further direction regarding the potential amendments to the Okeechobee County Comprehensive Plan. 5.d) PROGRESS REPORT - JAIL EXPANSION & RENOVATION PROJECT? Justin Nelson Requested Action: That the Board of County Commissioners receive a Progress Report on the Jailn Expansion & Renovation Project from the Architect of Record, Joe Mrak with Securitecture, LLC., and Senior Project Manager, Paul Fernandes with Ajax Building Company, LLC. Motion: Motion to approve Consent Agenda Test Item Requested Action: Recommendation

Consence of the board to move foward wity public hearing 6) Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 10:14. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FL By: ______________________ David Hazellief - Chairman ATTEST: Jerald D. Bryant Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller By: ______________________________ (SEAL) Thomas Hudek, Deputy Clerk Approved: ________________________

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