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BCC-Retreat - No Video - Audio Only

Friday, December 8, 2023 · County government meeting record

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BCC-Retreat - No Video - Audio Only

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Recorded votes

9 recorded votes0 split

Split votes (0)

Every recorded vote passed unanimously.

Unanimous votes (9)
approved

2024 Election of Officers — unanimous

approved

2024 Travel and Associated Expenses — 5-0 vote

approved

2024 Board Meeting Schedule — 5-0 vote

passed

2024 Board Meeting Schedule

passed

2024 Committee Appointments

passed

2024 Election of Officers

passed

2024 Travel and Associated Expenses

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (BCC)

Yes
5
No
0
How they voted (5)
BOARD RETREAT Ron Cutsingeryes
Michael A. Moranyes
Mark Smithyes
Neil Rainfordyes
Joe Neunderyes

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (BCC) (motion 2)

Yes
5
No
0
How they voted (5)
BOARD RETREAT Ron Cutsingeryes
Michael A. Moranyes
Mark Smithyes
Neil Rainfordyes
Joe Neunderyes

People and votes

Joe Neunder

County Commissioner

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6 recorded votes

  1. Recorded voteItem 2024

    2024 Board Meeting Schedule - Voted yes on the motion “Approve the 2024 Board Meeting Schedule”; the record reports passed.

  2. Recorded voteItem 2024

    2024 Committee Appointments - Voted yes on the motion “Approve the 2024 committee appointments”; the record reports passed.

  3. Recorded voteItem 2024

    2024 Election of Officers - Voted yes on the motion “Nominate Rainford as 2024 Pro Tem of the BCC”; the record reports passed.

  4. Recorded voteItem 2024

    2024 Travel and Associated Expenses - Voted yes on the motion “Approve the 2024 travel and associated expenses for the Commissioners' representation and business”; the record reports passed.

  5. Recorded vote

    BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (BCC) - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  6. Recorded vote

    BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (BCC) (motion 2) - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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BCC-Retreat - No Video - Audio Only

December 8, 2023

08:30 a.m.

MINUTES

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

THE TERRACE BUILDING

101 SOUTH WASHINGTON

ROOF GARDEN ROOM, 10TH FLOOR

SARASOTA, FLORIDA

BOARD RETREAT

Ron Cutsinger, Chair, District 5

Michael A. Moran, Vice Chair, District 1

Mark Smith, District 2

Neil Rainford, District 3

Joe Neunder, District 4

Also present were:

Jonathan R. Lewis, County Administrator

Steven Botelho, Deputy County Administrator

Mark Cunningham, Assistant County Administrator

Brad Johnson, Assistant County Administrator

Joshua Moye, County Attorney

Katrina Johnson, Deputy Clerk

(08:30 a.m.)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Chair Cutsinger

(08:30 a.m.)

1.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Charles Hines commented on Trust for Public Land.

Items submitted: Copies of maps for Florida Gulf Coast Trail

DISCUSSION SECTION:

(08:34 a.m.)

2.

ADMINISTRATION

The Board considered the Retreat Overview.

Staff Presenter: County Administrator Jonathan Lewis

(08:36 a.m.)

3.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (BCC)

The Board considered the Annual Organizational Session:

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| | | | --- | --- | | December 8, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. |

THE TERRACE BUILDING

101 SOUTH WASHINGTON BLVD.

ROOD GARDEN ROOM, 10TH FLOOR

SARASOTA, FL

Ron Cutsinger, Chair, District 5

Mike Moran, Vice Chair, District 1

Mark Smith, District 2

Neil Rainford, District 3

Joe Neunder, District 4

| | | --- | | [PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1844&doctype=1#) |

| | | | --- | --- | | 1. | [OPEN TO THE PUBLIC](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1844&doctype=1#) | | | Persons wishing to speak at Open to the Public shall complete a Request to Speak card, including the number of the agenda item or, if not an agenda item, the topic to be addressed. Comments on scheduled agenda items will be heard first, followed by up to 5 speakers related to topics not on the advertised agenda. Any remaining speaker cards will be held for the final Open to the Public session at the end of the meeting. |

| | | --- | | [DISCUSSION SECTION:](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1844&doctype=1#) |

| | | | --- | --- | | 2. | [ADMINISTRATION](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1844&doctype=1#) | | Welcome and Retreat overview. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 3. | [BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1844&doctype=1#) | | Annual Organizational Session to consider the following:<br>1. 2024 Election of Officers; <br>2. 2024 Travel and Associated Expenses; <br>3. 2024 Board Meeting Schedule<br>1\. City of Sarasota Joint Meeting Request;<br>D.2024 Committee Appointments. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 4. | [ADMINISTRATION](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1844&doctype=1#) | | Strategic Planning. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 5. | [OPEN TO THE PUBLIC](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1844&doctype=1#) | | | Persons wishing to speak at Open to the Public shall complete a Request to Speak card, including the number of the agenda item or, if not an agenda item, the topic to be addressed. This segment may include speakers deferred from the morning Open to the Public segment. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 6. | [OTHER BUSINESS](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1844&doctype=1#) |

| | | --- | | [NOTE:](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1844&doctype=1#) | | Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, familial status, religion, or genetic information. Persons with disabilities who require assistance or alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.), or who wish to file a complaint, should contact: Sarasota County Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Civil Rights Coordinator, 1660 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida 34236, Phone: 941-861-5000, Teletype (TTY): 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771. Email: adacoordinator@scgov.net. Persons needing assistance are asked to provide notice as soon as practicable in advance of the event to allow time to accommodate the request. |

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