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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 jail expansion and renovation, and to address administrative items. The board received progress reports on the jail project and discussed potential amendments to the county's comprehensive plan.

Why it matters

Residents should care because these minutes document decisions regarding local infrastructure projects and land-use planning that affect county resources and development.

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People and votes

Burroughs

11 recorded votes

  1. Recorded vote

    Moved by Michael Sumner, Commissioner, seconded by Frank DeCarlo, 2nd Vice-Chair — APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  2. Recorded vote

    Moved by Terry W. Burroughs, Commissioner, seconded by Michael Sumner, Commissioner — APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  3. Recorded vote

    Moved by Terry W. Burroughs, Commissioner, seconded by Michael Sumner, Commissioner — ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  4. Recorded vote

    Moved by Terry W. Burroughs, Commissioner, seconded by Bradley G. Goodbread, 1st Vice-Chair — APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  5. Recorded vote

    Moved by Bradley G. Goodbread, 1st Vice-Chair, seconded by Terry W. Burroughs, Commissioner — APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  6. Recorded vote

    Moved by Bradley G. Goodbread, 1st Vice-Chair, seconded by Michael Sumner, Commissioner — APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  7. Recorded vote

    Stormwater Master Plan report should come before the Board within thirty to forty-five days Motion: Motion to authorize the purchase of two chiller replacements - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  8. Recorded vote

    Motion: Motion to close Public Comments - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  9. Recorded vote

    Approve receipt of the Jail Expansion & Renovation Project progress report. - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

  10. Recorded vote

    Moved by Terry W. Burroughs, Commissioner, seconded by Bradley G. Goodbread, 1st Vice-Chair — RETRACTED [UNANIMOUS] - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  11. Recorded vote

    Moved by Bradley G. Goodbread, 1st Vice-Chair, seconded by Frank DeCarlo, 2nd Vice-Chair — APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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Moved by Michael Sumner, Commissioner, seconded by Frank DeCarlo, 2nd Vice-Chair — APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Hazellief
  • Burroughs
  • Goodbread
  • DeCarlo
  • Sumner

Moved by Terry W. Burroughs, Commissioner, seconded by Michael Sumner, Commissioner — APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Hazellief
  • Burroughs
  • Goodbread
  • DeCarlo
  • Sumner

Moved by Terry W. Burroughs, Commissioner, seconded by Michael Sumner, Commissioner — ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Hazellief
  • Burroughs
  • Goodbread
  • DeCarlo
  • Sumner

Moved by Terry W. Burroughs, Commissioner, seconded by Michael Sumner, Commissioner — APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Hazellief
  • Burroughs
  • Goodbread
  • DeCarlo
  • Sumner

Moved by Terry W. Burroughs, Commissioner, seconded by Bradley G. Goodbread, 1st Vice-Chair — APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Hazellief
  • Burroughs
  • Goodbread
  • DeCarlo
  • Sumner

Moved by Bradley G. Goodbread, 1st Vice-Chair, seconded by Terry W. Burroughs, Commissioner — APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Hazellief
  • Burroughs
  • Goodbread
  • DeCarlo
  • Sumner

Moved by Bradley G. Goodbread, 1st Vice-Chair, seconded by Michael Sumner, Commissioner — APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Hazellief
  • Burroughs
  • Goodbread
  • DeCarlo
  • Sumner

Stormwater Master Plan report should come before the Board within thirty to forty-five days Motion: Motion to authorize the purchase of two chiller replacements

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Hazellief
  • Burroughs
  • Goodbread
  • DeCarlo
  • Sumner

Moved by Bradley G. Goodbread, 1st Vice-Chair, seconded by Terry W. Burroughs, Commissioner — APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Hazellief
  • Burroughs
  • Goodbread
  • DeCarlo
  • Sumner

Motion: Motion to close Public Comments

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Hazellief
  • Burroughs
  • Goodbread
  • DeCarlo
  • Sumner

Moved by Terry W. Burroughs, Commissioner, seconded by Michael Sumner, Commissioner — APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Hazellief
  • Burroughs
  • Goodbread
  • DeCarlo
  • Sumner

Approve receipt of the Jail Expansion & Renovation Project progress report.

passedYes 4No 0

Voted yes

  • Goodbread
  • Hazellief
  • Sumner
  • Burroughs

Moved by Terry W. Burroughs, Commissioner, seconded by Bradley G. Goodbread, 1st Vice-Chair — RETRACTED [UNANIMOUS]

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Hazellief
  • Burroughs
  • Goodbread
  • DeCarlo
  • Sumner

Moved by Terry W. Burroughs, Commissioner, seconded by Michael Sumner, Commissioner — APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Hazellief
  • Burroughs
  • Goodbread
  • DeCarlo
  • Sumner

Moved by Terry W. Burroughs, Commissioner, seconded by Bradley G. Goodbread, 1st Vice-Chair — APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Hazellief
  • Burroughs
  • Goodbread
  • DeCarlo
  • Sumner

Moved by Bradley G. Goodbread, 1st Vice-Chair, seconded by Frank DeCarlo, 2nd Vice-Chair — APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Hazellief
  • Burroughs
  • Goodbread
  • DeCarlo
  • Sumner

Moved by Bradley G. Goodbread, 1st Vice-Chair, seconded by Frank DeCarlo, 2nd Vice-Chair — APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Hazellief
  • Burroughs
  • Goodbread
  • DeCarlo
  • Sumner

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Minutes textBoard of County Commissioners — Minutes

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: ________________________

Agenda packet textBoard of County Commissioners — Packet

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OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

BOARD OF COUNTY

COMMISSIONERS

BOCC REGULAR MEETING

~ AGENDA ~

Meeting Location:

304 NW 2nd Street

Okeechobee, FL 34972

9:00 AM

863-763-6441

www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov

Saturday, December 13, 2025 9:00 AM test

1. Call to Order, Invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS

3. Awards and Proclamations

a. APPROVAL FOR OFFICAL COUNTY MEME

b. Celebration of tree lighting ceremony

c. test item

4. Revisions to Agenda

a. PROGRESS REPORT - JAIL EXPANSION & RENOVATION PROJECT— Justin Nelson

5. Consent Agenda

a. APPROVAL FOR STAFF HOLIDAY PARTY CATERED BY CHICK-FLI-A AND

STARBUCKS

b. PROGRESS REPORT - JAIL EXPANSION & RENOVATION PROJECT— Justin Nelson

c. DISCUSSION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE AND POTENTIAL PLAN

AMENDMENTS— Bill Royce

d. PROGRESS REPORT - JAIL EXPANSION & RENOVATION PROJECT— Justin Nelson

Limited to 3 minutes per person.

none

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.

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.

That the Board of County Commissioners provide further direction regarding the potential

amendments to the Okeechobee County Comprehensive Plan.

Board of County Commissioners 1

e. test ada compliance

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