3.2.26 BOCC Mtg Minutes.remediated.pdf?t=202603181411590

Board of County Commissioners Regular Public Meeting Monday, March 2, 2026 The Board of County Commissioners in and for Wakulla County, Florida met for a Regular Public Meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. with Chairperson Ralph Thomas presiding. Present were Commissioners Josh Lawhon, Quincee Messersmith, Valerie Russell, and Fred Nichols. Also present were County Administrator David Edwards, County Attorney Heather Encinosa, and Deputy Clerk Brandy King. The invocation was provided by Commissioner Nichols. The Pledge of Allegiance was provided by Commissioner Nichols. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (CD6:01) Commissioner Nichols moved to approve the agenda as presented; second by Commissioner Lawhon and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0. (CD6:01) The County Administrator requested to add a Letter of Support Regarding Wakulla Springs Water Quality Funding. Commissioner Nichols moved to add this item under the County Administrator’s time; second by Commissioner Lawhon and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS (CD6:02) Wakulla Wonderful Event on March 14, 2026 – Rachel Pienta, Wakulla County Extension Agent III / 4-H Agent (CD6:06) Commissioner Nichols moved to Approve a Proclamation Declaring March 8-14, 2026 as Wakulla Wonderful Week; second by Commissioner Lawhon and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0. (CD6:06) Announcement of Wakulla County 4-H Food Challenge Winners – Rachel Pienta, Wakulla County Extension Agent III / 4-H Agent (CD6:11) KWCB Year In Review – Tammie Nason, KWCB Executive Director (CD6:20) Commissioner Messersmith moved to Approve a Proclamation Declaring March 2026 as Greatest American Cleanup & Leaders Against Litter Month; second by Commissioner Nichols and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0 (CD6:20) Announcement of Flood Awareness Week March 9-15, 2026 – Ashley Rowland-Yost, Planner, Wakulla County Planning and Community Development

(CD6:24) Commissioner Nichols moved to Approve a Proclamation Declaring March 9-15, 2026 as Flood Awareness Week; second by Commissioner Lawhon and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0. (CD6:24) Government Finance Professionals Week March 16-20, 2026 – Greg James, Clerk of Court (CD6:34) Commissioner Nichols moved to Approve a Proclamation Declaring March 16-20, 2026 as Government Finance Professionals Week; second by Commissioner Russell and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0. CONSENT (CD6:35) Commissioner Lawhon made a motion to approve the consent agenda; second by Commissioner Nichols and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0. 1. Approval of Minutes from the February 17, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Approve - Minutes from the February 17, 2026 Regular Board Meeting 2. Approval of Bills and Vouchers Submitted for February 12, 2026 through February 25, 2026 Approve - Bills and Vouchers Submitted for February 12, 2026 through February 25, 2026 3. Request Board Approval of the Disposal of County Property Approve - Disposal of County Property 4. Request Board Approval of a Proclamation Declaring March 16-20, 2026 as Government Finance Professionals Week Approve - Proclamation Declaring March 16-20, 2026 as Government Finance Professionals Week This Item was voted on during Awards and Presentations 5. Request Board Approval of a Proclamation Declaring March 8-14, 2026 as Wakulla Wonderful Week This Item was voted on during Awards and Presentations 6. Request Board Approval of a Proclamation Declaring March 2026 as Greatest American Cleanup & Leaders Against Litter Month This Item was voted on during Awards and Presentations 7. Request Board Approval of a Proclamation Declaring March 9-15, 2026 as Flood Awareness Week

This Item was voted on during Awards and Presentations 8. Request Board Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Submission of Grant Applications to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ 2025 Urban and Community Forestry Natural Disaster and Recovery Grant Seeking Funds to Plant Trees on Multiple County Properties and Designating the County Administrator as the Signatory for the Grant Applications Approve - Resolution Authorizing the Submission of Grant Applications to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ 2025 Urban and Community Forestry Natural Disaster and Recovery Grant Seeking Funds to Plant Trees on Multiple County Properties and Designating the County Administrator as the Signatory for the Grant Applications 9. Request Board Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the United States Department of Interior’s Slip-On Tanker Units Grant Program Seeking Funds for Two Tanker Units for Wakulla County Fire Rescue and Designating the County Administrator as the Signatory for the Grant Application Approve - Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the United States Department of Interior’s Slip-On Tanker Units Grant Program Seeking Funds for Two Tanker Units for Wakulla County Fire Rescue and Designating the County Administrator as the Signatory for the Grant Application 10. Request Board Approval of Dewberry Engineers, Inc. Work Authorization No. 26-05 in the Amount of $645,310 for Design, Permitting, Engineering, and Inspection Services for The Park Septic to Sewer Project Approve - Dewberry Engineers, Inc. Work Authorization No. 26-05 in the Amount of $645,310 for Design, Permitting, Engineering, and Inspection Services for The Park Septic to Sewer Project 11. Request Board Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Submission of Grant Applications to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Florida Boating Improvement Program Seeking Funds for Improvements to the Newport Boat Ramp, Roho Road Boat Ramp, and the Navigational Channel Markers Along Shell Point and Spring Creek, Authorizing the County Administrator as the Signatory for the Grant Applications, and Authorizing the Grant Manager to Administer the Grants; and Approval of a Transmittal Letter Prioritizing the Applications Approve - Resolution Authorizing the Submission of Grant Applications to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Florida Boating Improvement Program Seeking Funds for Improvements to the Newport Boat Ramp, Roho Road Boat Ramp, and the

Navigational Channel Markers Along Shell Point and Spring Creek, Authorizing the County Administrator as the Signatory for the Grant Applications, and Authorizing the Grant Manager to Administer the Grants; and Approval of a Transmittal Letter Prioritizing the Applications CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION None GENERAL BUSINESS (CD6:35) 12. Request Board Approval of an Application for Reduction of Code Enforcement Lien Pertaining to Case No. CE2020-232 Commissioner Nichols moved to Approve the Application for Reduction of Code Enforcement Lien Pertaining to CE2020-232 to Reduce the Lien to Hard Costs Associated with Prosecuting the Case, Plus 20% Said Total Administrative and Actual Costs ($2,782.76), with the Condition that the Reduced Lien Amount be Satisfied Within 60 Days; second by Commissioner Lawhon and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0. (CD6:36) Add On – Letter of Support Regarding Wakulla Springs Water Quality Funding Commissioner Nichols moved to Approve a Letter of Support Regarding Wakulla Springs Water Quality Funding; second by Commissioner Messersmith and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0. PUBLIC HEARING(S) None PLANNING AND ZONING (CD6:38) 13. Request Board Approval to Conduct the Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Amending Sections of the Land Development Code Pertaining to Zoning District Regulations and Self-Service Vending Businesses Commissioner Messersmith moved to Approve to Conduct the Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Amending Sections of the Land Development Code Pertaining to Zoning District Regulations and Self-Service Vending Businesses; second by Commissioner Lawhon and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0. COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS None

COUNTY ATTORNEY None COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR (CD6:39) Congressman Dunn’s office reached out about grant opportunities for the Dunn Community Project Program and staff is seeking approval from the Board to submit the following two projects: $3M for a fire training tower and EVOC at the new Fire Training Grounds; and $2.5M for construction of a new fire station in Wakulla Station. Commissioner Messersmith moved to approve the submission of the two grant applications; second by Commissioner Nichols and the motion passed unanimously 5/0. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None DISCUSSION ISSUES BY COMMISSIONERS (CD6:41) Commissioner Nichols – direct staff to develop a proposed plan establishing a boundary for cottage commercial area. The Board agreed for staff to draft the plan. (CD6:43) Commissioner Russell – plan to reduce taxes for next budget year There being no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Nichols moved to adjourn; second by Commissioner Lawhon and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0. The meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m.