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1 APRIL 7, 2026 JASPER, FLORIDA REGULAR SESSION The Board of County Commissioners, Hamilton County, Florida, met in regular session on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room, 207 Northeast First Street, Jasper, Florida. Present were Commissioners Travis Erixton, Robbie Roberson, James Howell, Richie McCoy and Jimmy Murphy, a full Board being present. Also, present was County Attorney Andy Decker and County Coordinator Gary Godwin. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Roberson led in prayer by Commissioner Howell with the Pledge of Allegiance being led by Chairman Roberson. CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND PROGRAM (AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN) – THOMAS HOWELL FERGUSON P.A. – STATUS REPORT AND UPDATES Chris Smith, with Thomas Howell Ferguson, provided the Board with a status report for the American Rescue Plan and the Management Consulting. Mr. Smith advised the Board that he along with staff are working on the final documentation for the Broadband/Windstream project. SUWANNEE VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LINE WORKER APPRECIATION WEEK – KATELYN BARRINGER, MANAGER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Trevor Touchton, with the Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative, presented the Board with a proclamation recognizing “Line worker Appreciation Week”. Mr. Touchton explained the job of a Lineman and requested that the Board approve the proclamation. ➢ Motion by Commissioner Erixton to approve the proclamation recognizing Line worker Appreciation Week as requested. Second was made by Commissioner Howell, motion carried with a unanimous vote.

2 SHIP GRANT PROGRAM/CDBG GRANT PROGRAM/CDBG-CV GRANT PROGRAM – STATUS REPORTS AND REQUESTS Ship Administrator Spencer Nabors provided the Board with a written status report for each of the current grant programs. PUBLIC HEARING – ORDINANCE ENACTMENT – ORDINANCE TO GRANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTIONS TO NEW BUSINESSES AND EXPANSIONS OF EXISTING BUSINESSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 196.1995, FLORIDA STATUTES Chairman Roberson recessed the Board meeting and called the public hearing to order at 9:24 a.m. County Attorney Andy Decker discussed the details of the Ordinance with the Board and advised that the prior documentation was a 2017 Resolution. Mr. Decker recommended that the Board adopt the Ordinance for Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions. Mr. Decker recommended that the Board approve the recommendation to adopt the Ordinance by vote. ➢ Motion by Commissioner McCoy to recommend the adoption of an Ordinance to grant economic development ad valorem tax exemptions to new businesses and expansions. Second was made by Commissioner Howell, motion carried with a unanimous vote. There being no further comments from the public or Board, Chairman Roberson closed the public hearing and reconvened the Board meeting at 9:26 a.m. ➢ Motion by Commissioner McCoy to adopt the Ordinance as recommended by legal staff. Second was made by Commissioner Murphy, motion carried with a unanimous vote.

3 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO LAND USE FEE SCHEDULE – MATT MORGAN, LAND USE ADMINISTRATOR Land Use Administrator Mathew Morgan presented the Board with a proposed amendment to the current Land Use Fees. Mr. Morgan provided the Board with a comparison to the Land Use Fees for the surrounding counties and reviewed the proposed changes to the current fee schedule. ➢ Motion by Commissioner McCoy to approve the Resolution adopting the proposed amendment to the Land Use Fees as suggested by Land Use Administrator Mathew Morgan. Second was made by Commissioner Erixton, motion carried with a unanimous vote. NUTRIEN WHITE SPRINGS – REQUEST PERMISSION FOR THE #2 DRAGLINE TO CROSS CR 135 THE WEEK OF APRIL 20, 2026 – RACHEL GARLAND, MANAGER, STATE GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY AFFAIRS Rachel Garland, with Nutrien, requested permission to allow the #2 Dragline to cross CR 135 during the week of April 20th. Ms. Garland also stated that the same Dragline would also be crossing the Eight Mile Still road during the same week. Ms. Garland stated that all signage will be provided by Nutrien as previously. ➢ Motion by Commissioner Erixton to approve the crossing of CR 135 and the Eight Mile Still road as requested by Nutrien. Second was made by Commissioner Howell, motion carried with a unanimous vote. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Economic Development Director Chuck Burnett provided the Board with a status report for the current economic development projects. Mr. Burnett advised the Board that Gibson Park will be re-opening to the public within the next few days.

4 ROAD PAVING PROJECTS – STATUS EREPORT Greg Bailey, with North Florida Professional Services, provided the Board with a written status report on the current road projects. Mr. Bailey also provided the Board with an update on the Hatley building construction project. The Board accepted for the record a petition signed by residents residing on SW 40th Ave. requesting certain portions of the road be milled. After a brief discussion, Chairman Roberson stated that he would meet with the individuals and report back to the Board regarding the condition of the road. Jered Lizotte, with Locklear and Assoc., provided the Board with a status report on the final punch list for the CR 132 paving project. Mr. Lizotte advised the Board that the road project is being closed out. Commissioner Howell requested permission to allow Mr. Bailey to provide a quote to the Board for the paving of the other half of the parking area for New Bethel Baptist Church. The Board also reviewed the proposed plans provided by Nutrien for the relocation of SE 191st Ave. due to mining in the area. Clerk of Court Greg Godwin provided the Board with documentation regarding an incident that occurred where an individual was forced off the edge of the road and hit an area that was damaged during the debris removal causing the individuals tire and rim to be damaged. The Board reviewed several quotes and requested that a quote be obtained from Suwannee Valley Tire due to them being a local business. ➢ Motion by Commissioner McCoy to allow staff to determine the best price and to allow the repair. Second was made by Commissioner Howell, motion carried with a unanimous vote. CONSENT AGENDA ➢ Motion by Commissioner Erixton to approve the consent agenda. Second was made by Commissioner Murphy, motion carried with a unanimous vote.

5 LANDFILL CLOSURE The Board agreed to table this agenda item. APPROVE BILLS ➢ Motion by Commissioner Erixton to approve the bills (vouchers 177383 – 177670, checks 077752 – 07832, pon 314-349) excluding the McCoy Land Services invoices. Second was made by Commissioner Howell, motion carried with a unanimous vote. ➢ Motion by Commissioner Erixton to approve the McCoy Land Services invoices as presented. Second was made by Commissioner Murphy, motion carried with a unanimous vote. Commissioner McCoy abstained from the vote. LEGAL ISSUES AND REPORT County Attorney Andy Decker stated that there is nothing new to report at this time. Mr. Decker advised the Board that the Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Jennings for EMS services has been forwarded to Jenning’s legal counsel and that the lease agreement and development agreement for Project Front Porch is still being reviewed. CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ➢ County Coordinator Gary Godwin advised the Board that a request from the Hamilton County Riding Club would be submitted at the next meeting for a waiver for EMS services and to rent a restroom facility for the Rodeo. ➢ Commissioner McCoy discussed the need for material to be placed on a portion of NW 11th Place in the Forest Town subdivision. The Board agreed to allow the road to be repaired.

6 ➢ The Board discussed the Technical Assistance Grant and agreed to move forward with a grant application. ➢ The Board announced that a Code Enforcement workshop would be held on April 20th at 10:00 a.m. ➢ Stan Driggers addressed the Board with concerns regarding garbage and debris from cleared lots being dumped in the Suwannee River Campsites. Mr. Driggers advised that Board that on numerous occasions, individuals have started burning the debris and just left, leaving the Fire Department to have to respond to extinguish the fires. The Board directed staff to discuss the issue with the Division of Forestry for enforcement. ➢ Lee Garner, Town Manager for the Town of White Springs, discussed with the Board the direction of Code Enforcement and the need to discuss the roads in the Town. Commissioner Erixton will meet with Mr. Garner to look at the road issues. There being no further business before the Board, Chairman Roberson adjourned the meeting at 10:40 a.m. ________________________________ ROBBY ROBERSON, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: __________________________________ GREG GODWIN, EX-OFFICIO CLERK

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