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Hernando County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes February 13, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in the John Law Ayers County Commission Chambers, Government Center, Brooksville, Florida. Attendee Name Title Elizabeth Narverud Chairwoman Brian Hawkins Vice Chairman Jerry Campbell Second Vice Chairman John Allocco Commissioner Steve Champion Commissioner Albert Bertram Office of Management and Budget Director Toni Brady Deputy County Administrator Carla Burrmann Aquatic Services Manager Scott Herring Public Works Director/County Engineer Jon Jouben County Attorney Dennis O'Keefe Building Official Gordon Onderdonk Utilities Director Brenda Peshel Fleet Operations Manager Jeffrey Rogers County Administrator Carla Rossiter-Smith Chief Procurement Officer Peter Schwarz Development Services Director Heidi Kurppe Deputy Clerk Pledge of Allegiance Invocation AGENDA Motion To approve the Agenda. Hernando CountyPage 1Board of County Commissioners

Minutes February 13, 2024Regular Meeting RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Brian Hawkins SECONDER: Jerry Campbell AYES: Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion COMMISSIONER BRIAN HAWKINS Comm. Hawkins requested Board consensus to move Consent Agenda Item No. F-3 up in the Agenda, and to be heard before Item Nos. C, D and E. The Board concurred. Resolution Proclaiming February 2024 as Boy Scout Month Motion To approve Consent Agenda Item No. F-3 (Resolution No. 2024-035). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Brian Hawkins SECONDER: John Allocco AYES: Narverud, Hawkins, Allocco and Champion NAYES: Campbell ELECTED OFFICIALS There were no Elected Officials’ comments. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Citizens commented on various topics and issues. BOARD/STAFF RESPONSES The Board and/or staff responded to questions and concerns expressed during Citizens' Comments. Comm. Champion temporarily left the meeting and returned shortly thereafter. There was Board consensus to direct the staff to bring back an Agenda Item for discussion regarding speed zones on the Weeki Wachee River at a future Board meeting. RECESS/RECONVENE The Board recessed at 11:20 a.m. and reconvened at 11:35 a.m. CONSENT AGENDA Hernando CountyPage 2Board of County Commissioners

Minutes February 13, 2024Regular Meeting License Agreement With Tampa Bay History Center for Continued Operations of Chinsegut Hill Manor House and Retreat Request Submitted by Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services to Apply for Walmart Community Grant Program Resolution Proclaiming February 2024 as Boy Scout Month This item was pulled, moved up in the Agenda prior to Item No. C and voted on separately. Declaration of Various Tangible Property as Surplus for Disposal and Removal From Fixed Asset Inventory Satisfactions of Interim Disposal Special Assessment Liens for Charles A. Kuzas and Janice F. Kuzas; and Jireh Llanes and Jacquelynn Suzanne Penia Satisfactions of Various Mortgages Through Homeownership Down Payment Assistance; and Satisfactions of Various Deferred Loan Agreements Through Homeownership Rehabilitation Program Transmittal of List of Accounts Payable Disbursements for Weeks Ended January 12, 2024, January 19, 2024, and January 26, 2024 Various Interim Disposal Special Assessment Liens Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of July 11, 2023 Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of July 25, 2023 Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of August 8, 2023 Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of August 22, 2023 Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of September 12, 2023 Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of September 26, 2023 Final Plat for Avalon East Final Plat for Caldera Phase 1 Motion To approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. F-11 and F-2, and F-4 through F-16. (Note: The Motion pertained to direction from County Attorney Jon Jouben for the Clerk to fill in the date on Page 2, Section 3-A of the agreement for Item No. F-1.) Hernando CountyPage 3Board of County Commissioners

Minutes February 13, 2024Regular Meeting RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Brian Hawkins SECONDER: Jerry Campbell AYES: Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE Notification of Withdrawal of Rezoning Petition Submitted by Vision Development & Construction on Behalf of James R. Weot and Christine J. Weot (H2362) PUBLIC HEARINGS Proofs of publication of Notices of Public Hearing were noted for the scheduled public hearings. Ex Parte Communications Chairwoman Narverud and Comms. Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion announced the ex parte communications that they had had concerning the quasi-judicial petitions being considered at this meeting. County Attorney Jon Jouben advised the Commissioners that any ex parte communications, however received, could play no part in their deliberations. Adoption of Informational Packet The Agenda packet that was submitted to the Board included written information regarding the cases to be considered which needed to be accepted into evidence for the hearings . The staff recommended that the Board accept the Agenda packet, including the staff reports, into evidence as if read aloud in their entirety. Motion To approve with changes. (Note: The Motion pertained to including an updated staff report (3-pages) for Item No. H-6 [Rezoning Petition Submitted by Gary L. Blackwell as Trustee(s) of Gary L. Blackwell Trust Agreement Dated April 8, 1991 (H2335)] as submitted by the Planning Department.) RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: John Allocco SECONDER: Jerry Campbell AYES: Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion Hernando CountyPage 4Board of County Commissioners

Minutes February 13, 2024Regular Meeting Motion To move Item No. H-6 [Rezoning Petition Submitted by Gary L. Blackwell as Trustee(s) of Gary L. Blackwell Trust Agreement Dated April 8, 1991 (H23350] up in the Agenda as the first Public Hearing. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Brian Hawkins AYES: Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion Motion To move Item No. H-3 forward as the second public hearing after Item No. H-6. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: John Allocco SECONDER: Brian Hawkins AYES: Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion Rezoning Petition Submitted by Gary L. Blackwell as Trustee(s) of Gary L. Blackwell Trust Agreement Dated April 8, 1991 (H2335) The Board accepted public input on this matter. Comm. Allocco made the following Motion. Motion To approve and for the maximum units to be 400, maximum park model would be 25%, and no park models along the eastern, southern or western perimeters. Comm. Allocco amended his Motion as follows: Amendment to Motion To 400 total with 35% (Resolution No. 2024-036). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: John Allocco SECONDER: Jerry Campbell AYES: Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion Rezoning Petition Submitted by Silverstone Investment Properties, LLC (H2358) Comm. Champion temporarily left the meeting and returned shortly thereafter. Comm. Hawkins temporarily left the meeting and returned shortly thereafter. Hernando CountyPage 5Board of County Commissioners

Minutes February 13, 2024Regular Meeting The Board accepted public input on this matter. Comm. Allocco made the following Motion. Motion To allow the transition from C-3 to C-1 for the legal expansion of the restaurant to its maximum capacity. Comm. Allocco amended his Motion as follows: Amendment to Motion To either put in the sidewalks or pay into the fund (Resolution No. 2024-037). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: John Allocco SECONDER: Steve Champion AYES: Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion Comm. Allocco temporarily left the meeting. Petition Submitted by PPG Sherman Oaks, LLC, to Vacate Utility Easement and Pump Station Located in Ridge Manor Estates Comm. Allocco returned to the meeting. The Board accepted public input on this matter. Motion To approve the staff recommendation (Resolution No. 2024-038). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Brian Hawkins AYES: Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion Rezoning Petition Submitted by Tri County Development, Inc. (H2328) There was no public input. Motion To postpone to a date uncertain and for readvertising at cost to applicant . Hernando CountyPage 6Board of County Commissioners

Minutes February 13, 2024Regular Meeting RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Brian Hawkins AYES: Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion Rezoning Petition Submitted by Michael Olivera on Behalf of M. Oliveira Holdings, LLC (H2360) There was no public input. Comm. Champion made the following Motion. Motion To approve the staff recommendation. Comm. Champion modified his Motion as follows: Modification to Motion To include usage of right-of-way for staff parking, and to be responsible for maintenance of right-of-way. Comm. Champion modified his Motion as follows: Modification to Motion To approve the staff recommendation including bringing Washington Street to frontage road standards. Comm. Allocco seconded the Motion. Comm. Champion revised his Motion as follows: Revised Motion To approve with no access to Washington Street, only access on Stefanik Street, paved up to entrance on Stefanik Street, and with an agreement for usage of right-of-way (Resolution No. 2024-039). Comm. Hawkins seconded the Motion. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Brian Hawkins AYES: Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion Rezoning Petition Submitted by Tim Oldemoppen on Behalf of AGAP Spring Hill Land, Hernando CountyPage 7Board of County Commissioners

Minutes February 13, 2024Regular Meeting LLC (H2356) There was no public input. Motion To approve with No. 7 reading, "no occupancy shall exceed 180-days", and No. 8 as minimum RV perimeter setbacks and lot (Resolution No. 2024-040). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Brian Hawkins SECONDER: John Allocco AYES: Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion RECESS/RECONVENE The Board recessed at 3:15 p.m. and reconvened at 3:20 p.m. Proposed Ordinance Modifying Requirements to Allow Property Owner With an Active Building Permit to Change Contractor Without Voiding Building Permit and Submitting New Building Permit Application Unless There is Change in the Scope of Work There was no public input. Motion To approve the staff recommendation (Ordinance No. 2024-01). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: John Allocco AYES: Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR PETER SCHWARZ Petition Submitted by James Beadling and Debra Beadling for Hardship Relief From Subdivision Regulations Motion To approve the staff recommendation (Resolution No. 2024-041). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Brian Hawkins AYES: Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion Hernando CountyPage 8Board of County Commissioners

Minutes February 13, 2024Regular Meeting Petition Submitted by William Cada and Bailey Cada for Hardship Relief From Subdivision Regulations The Planning Department clarified that the incorrect Property Key Number was entered on the application. The correct Key Number is 1538367 and all materials submitted for the Agenda Item are correct. Motion To approve with the updated staff recommendation (Resolution No. 2024-042). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Brian Hawkins SECONDER: Steve Champion AYES: Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion COUNTY ATTORNEY JON JOUBEN Renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Requested by Rocky Mountain Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Bayflite for Provision of Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support Helicopter Ambulance Transport Services Motion To approve the staff recommendation. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: John Allocco SECONDER: Brian Hawkins AYES: Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JEFFREY ROGERS Consideration of Community Service Agreement to Compromise Outstanding Civil Restitution Lien Order Filed Against Timothy David Martin Motion To approve a $10.00 per hour rate for every hour worked and for a date certain of acceptance of March 1, 2024. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Brian Hawkins SECONDER: Steve Champion AYES: Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion Update Regarding Ongoing Board Directives Hernando CountyPage 9Board of County Commissioners

Minutes February 13, 2024Regular Meeting Chairwoman Narverud passed the gavel to Vice Chairman Hawkins and left the meeting. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DIRECTOR ALBERT BERTRAM Budget Amendment Realigning Funds From Impact Fee Reserve and Capital Accounts to Fund Impact Fee Demonstrated Need Study Motion To approve the staff recommendation. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Jerry Campbell SECONDER: Steve Champion AYES: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion ABSENT: Narverud Budget Resolution Realigning Funds Within Mass Transit Fund for FY 2023-24 Budget Resolution Recognizing Bequest From Lucille E. Robison Living Trust to Ridge Manor Library for FY 2023-24 Budget Resolution Reversing Funds to Record Accurate Available Balance in FY 2023-24 Hernando County Septic Upgrade Incentive Program CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER CARLA ROSSITER-SMITH Approval of Quote With Minuteman Security Technologies, Inc., d/b/a Minuteman Security & Life Safety for Installation of Access Control and Video Communication Systems at Department of Public Works and Associated Budget Resolution (Contract No. 23-T00041; Amount: $344,227.19) Award of Contract to SOS Care Solutions, LLC, for Emergency Medical Services Medical Director for Hernando County Fire Rescue Department (Contract No. 23-RFP00361/TPR; Amount: $69,950.00) Award of Sole Source Contract to EFE, Inc., d/b/a Everglades Equipment Group for John Deere Commercial Turf Equipment Repairs as Needed for Fleet Department (Contract No. 23-TSS00464/TPR; Amount: $100,000.00) This item was pulled and voted on separately. Award of Sole Source Contract to REV RTC, Inc., d/b/a Hallmark RTC for E-ONE, Spartan, and Ferrara Fire Apparatus and Road Rescue and Wheeled Coach Ambulance Repairs As Needed for Fleet Department (Contract No. 23-TSS00402/IR; Amount: $100,000.00) Hernando CountyPage 10Board of County Commissioners

Minutes February 13, 2024Regular Meeting Award of Sole Source Contract to Wesco Turf, Inc., for Toro Equipment Repair for Fleet Department (Contract No. 23-TSS0432/TC; Amount: $50,000.00) This item was pulled and voted on separately. Award of Sole Source Lease Agreement With Ring Power Corporation for Landfill/Soil Compactor for Fleet Department (Amount: $358,716.24) Change Order No. 1 to Purchase Order to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for Post Design Engineering Services for Airport Wastewater Treatment Expansion Project (Contract No. 18-R00015/PH; Amount: $51,300.00) Change Order No. 16 to Purchase Order to Mason Blau & Associates, Inc., for Architectural and Engineering Services for Judicial Renovations (Contract No. 19-R00110/PH; Amount: $155,197.00) Final Close-Out of Contract With AJ General Construction Services, Inc., for Spring Hill Drive, Mariner Boulevard, Northcliffe Boulevard, Landover Boulevard and Seven Hills Drive Sidewalk Repair Projects (Contract No. 23-C00002/DK; Amount: $18,582.05) Final Close-Out of Contract With B.R.W. Contracting, Inc., for Dirt Excavation for Landfill Cell No. 4 Project (Contract No. 22-C00025/DK; Amount: $349,375.00) Final Close-Out of Contract With PAW Materials, Inc., d/b/a PAW Demolition for Spring Hill Water Reclamation Facility Demolition Project (Contract No. 23-C00051/GL; Amount: $32,299.74) Professional Services Agreement With Guardian Community Resource Management, Inc., for Grant Administration Related to Small Cities Community Development Block Grant for FY 2021-22 (Contract No. 23-RFPG00380/FH; Amount: $90,000.00) Ratification of Emergency Purchase Order to Amen Air, Inc., for Air Conditioning Unit Replacement Project at Utilities Department (Amount: $38,000.00) Utilization of City of Clearwater Contract With Rowland, Inc., for Sewer Point Repairs and Improvements As Needed for Utilities Department (Contract No. 24-P0147/FH; Amount: $300,000.00) PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/COUNTY ENGINEER SCOTT HERRING Local Agency Program Agreement With State Department of Transportation for Construction and Construction Engineering Inspection Services for South Linden Drive Sidewalk Project From North of County Line Road to Spring Hill Drive and Associated Resolutions Local Agency Program Agreement With State Department of Transportation for Construction and Construction Engineering Inspection Services for South Linden Drive Hernando CountyPage 11Board of County Commissioners

Minutes February 13, 2024Regular Meeting Sidewalk Project From North of County Line Road to Spring Hill Drive and Associated Resolutions RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Jerry Campbell AYES: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion ABSENT: Narverud State Funded Grant Agreement With State Department of Transportation for Construction Activities Associated With CR581/Emerson Road From Powell Road to SR50/Cortez Boulevard Resurfacing Project and Associated Resolutions State Funded Grant Agreement With State Department of Transportation for Construction Activities Associated With CR581/Emerson Road From Powell Road to SR50/Cortez Boulevard Resurfacing Project and Associated Resolutions RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Jerry Campbell AYES: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion ABSENT: Narverud Motion To approve Item Nos. N-2 through N-4, O-1, O-2, O-6 through O-14, and P-1 and P-2 (Budget Resolution Nos. 2024-043 through 2024-046 and Resolution Nos. 2024-047 through 2024-050). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Jerry Campbell AYES: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion ABSENT: Narverud Award of Sole Source Contract to EFE, Inc., d/b/a Everglades Equipment Group for John Deere Commercial Turf Equipment Repairs as Needed for Fleet Department (Contract No. 23-TSS00464/TPR; Amount: $100,000.00) Motion To approve Item No. O-3. Hernando CountyPage 12Board of County Commissioners

Minutes February 13, 2024Regular Meeting RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Jerry Campbell AYES: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion ABSENT: Narverud Award of Sole Source Contract to Wesco Turf, Inc., for Toro Equipment Repair for Fleet Department (Contract No. 23-TSS0432/TC; Amount: $50,000.00) Motion To approve Item No. O-5. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: John Allocco AYES: Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion ABSENT: Narverud BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Board commented on various issues. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. Hernando CountyPage 13Board of County Commissioners