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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final 3:00 PMTuesday, September 24, 2024 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Commissioner Elton Langford Commissioner JC Deriso Chairman Jerod Gross Commissioner Steven Hickox Present: Commissioner Judy SchaeferAbsent: TURN OFF OR SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Ed Horne, of Pine level United Methodist Church, gave the invocation. INTRODUCTION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS Sheriff Potter, Desoto County Sheriffs Office, and David Williams, DeSoto County Property Appraiser, were in attendance. SET/AMEND Chairman Gross said before the agenda is set, there is an addition to the agenda, therefore, he will need a motion to amend it. A motion was made by Commissioner Langford, seconded by Commissioner Deriso, to amend the agenda and have it set. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS None CONSENT AGENDA-MOTION TO APPROVE Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner Langford, seconded by Commissioner Deriso, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Langford, Deriso, Gross, and HickoxAye: SchaeferAbsent: 1. Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding with CareerSource Heartland. Attachments: Job Services MOU Amendment 2024 Heartland Workforce MOU for services 2009 Page 1 of 9

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 24, 2024 2. Accounts and Warrants Drawn Per Schedule of Bills Payable. 3. Declaration of Surplus Property Attachments: Copy of Surplus Declared 09-24-2024 4. Resolution / FDOT SCOP Agreement for S.W. Liverpool Road. Attachments: 448741-1-54-01 Resolution 448741-1-54-01 Agreement Enactment No: 2024-068 5. FDACS - State Financial Assistance Recipient Agreement Attachments: DeSoto Co MC-FDACS CONTRACT #31506 6. 2024/2025 Annual Certified Budget for Mosquito Control Attachments: DOC090924-09092024153559 7. State of Florida Department of Health Fiscal Year 24-25 Core Contract Attachments: 24-25 Health Dept Core Contract 24-25 Health Dept Fee Schedules 8. Resolution / LAP Agreement for C.R. 661 Bridge # 040044 Attachments: 452692-2-58-01 Resolution 452692-2-58-01 LAP Agreement Enactment No: 2024-069 9. Agreement Amendment / Risk Management Associates, Inc. dba Public Risk Insurance Advisors / Brokerage Services - Property and Casualty Insurance. Attachments: Property & Casualty Ins Brokerage Agreement 10. Agreement #1 - Brokerage Services - Employee Benefits Agreement / Brown & Brown, Inc. Attachments: 23-32-00RFP Agreement Amendment # 1 11a Resolution/Declaring a Local State of Emergency Attachments: LSE Tropical Storm Helene Enactment No: 2024-070 11. State-funded agreement for NGCS Implementation Project Attachments: 1. DMS-P1-24-07-06 PSAP Upgrade Project Contract_DeSoto080924_updated090324 (1) (1) for 9-24-24 PRESENTATIONS 12. Employee & Recognition Awards Latrinda Jones presented several employees awards for their exceptional contributions to the County, and or for their longevity in service in increments of 5 years. Page 2 of 9

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 24, 2024 13. Educational Presentation/Fair Housing Act Attachments: September FAIR HOUSING PRESENTATION.pptx Lauri Benson gave a presentation to help educate the staff, elected officials, and the public on the Fair Housing Act. REGULAR BUSINESS 14. Contract / S.W. Georgia Street Culvert Replacement / Diller Ventures, LLC Attachments: 24-18-00ITB Contract 24-18-00ITB Bid Tabulation Mike Giardullo presented a request to approve a contract with Diller Ventures, LLC, for the FEMA funded culvert replacement on S.W. Georgia Street. A motion was made by Commissioner Langford, seconded by Commissioner Hickox, to approve a contract with Diller Ventures, LLC, for the FEMA funded culvert replacement on S.W. Georgia Street. The motion carried unanimously. Langford, Deriso, Gross, and HickoxAye: SchaeferAbsent: 15. Bid Award / Pine Level Bridge Repair / Thomas Marine Construction, Inc. Attachments: 24-17-00ITB Contract 24-17-00ITB Bid Tabulation Mike Giardullo presented a request to approve a contract with Thomas Marine Construction, Incorporated for the Pine Level Bridge repair project. A motion was made by Commissioner Hickox, seconded by Commissioner Langford, to approve a contract with Thomas Marine Construction, Inc. for the Pine Level Bridge repair project. The motion carried unanimously. Langford, Deriso, Gross, and HickoxAye: SchaeferAbsent: 16. Grant Application/Community Development Block Grant Attachments: 1st hearing information.pdf Lauri Benson presented a request to approve staff to move forward with an application Community Development Block Grant federal fiscal year 2023 cycle. She said this was the first of two required public hearings, which is required in order to apply for the grant, and asked for any public comments for this grant. A motion was made by Commissioner Langford, seconded by Commissioner Deriso, to approve staff to move forward with an application Community Development Block Grant federal fiscal year 2023 cycle. The motion carried unanimously. Langford, Deriso, Gross, and HickoxAye: SchaeferAbsent: 17. Resolution adjusting Turner Center fees and policies Attachments: Resolution #2024-- Turner Center Price Changes Page 3 of 9

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 24, 2024 Sondra Guffey presented a request to adopt a resolution adjusting the Turner Center fees and policies. She briefly went through the updated policies and fees, and asked the Board if they had any questions. Commissioner Deriso asked that the Board consider removing the half rental fee, and to only allow the full rental fee. This was because when it is half rented, it blocks out the whole arena for any other rentals. Much discussion continued about the policies and fees, as well as the current status on the sign being fixed. The Board agreed that the half rental fee could be removed, only allowing full rental of the arena. A motion was made by Commissioner Langford, seconded by Commissioner Hickox, to adopt a resolution adjusting Turner Center fees and policies, with the exception of pulling any and all half rental fees. The motion carried unanimously. Langford, Deriso, Gross, and HickoxAye: SchaeferAbsent: Enactment No: 2024-071 18. Resolution / State Road 31 Extension Attachments: SR 31 Location Map Summary Evaluation Matrix 2 SR 31 Matrix 2 SR 31 Resolution Mandy Hines presented a request to adopt a resolution supporting Alternative J for the State Road 31 extension project. After much discussion, the Board decided to table this item until the next meeting. This was to allow for the Board to have another meeting with FDOT to answer some questions. This resolution was tabled. 19. Master Water Supply Contract/Third Amendment Attachments: Third Amended Authority MWSC 2024.docx Donn Conn presented a request to approve the third amendment to the Master Water Supply contract of the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority, as presented. A motion was made by Commissioner Langford, seconded by Commissioner Deriso, to approve the third amendment to the Master Water Supply contract of the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority, as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Langford, Deriso, Gross, and HickoxAye: SchaeferAbsent: 20. Garbage Franchise Agreement Attachments: WOMACK FRANCHISE AGREEMENT 2024(Final).docx Don Conn presented a request to approve the Garbage Franchise Agreement with Womack Sanitation, as presented. He explained the agreement in depth and when the Board could consider extending the agreement again, or open the franchise up for bid. Much discussion took place between the Board and Mr. Page 4 of 9

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 24, 2024 Conn before opening it up for public comment. Ed Johnson approached the Board and said he does not think the franchise has met the burden of proof that Womack is entitled to any raise. He said the CPI index that was provided is not an accurate comparison to submit, and there has never been an audit done. He went on to explain more in depth and asked the Board to consider being frugle with taxpayers money. Richard Johnson addressed the Board to express how lucky the county is to have a franchise like Womack, and the lower rate for residential pickup. He explained that he has a home here, but his residential pickup in Polk County is much higher, and not a great service at all. Mr. Johnson said he fully supports Womack and hope the Boards considers keeping them. Robert Womack addressed the Board and provided them with letters of support from several employees and customers. He also said that he agrees with Mr. Conn on the agreement that has been presented. He explained this agreement has flexibility for the Board, and said that in 2025 he will be back asking if the agreement will be extended, or not, to protect him on his Capital Investment. A motion was made by Commissioner Langford, seconded by Commissioner Hickox, to approve the Garbage Franchise Agreement with Womack Sanitation, as presented. The motion carried three to one. Langford, Gross, and HickoxAye: DerisoNay: SchaeferAbsent: PUBLIC HEARING AT 3:00PM 21. Resolution / Moore Acres / PLAT-0171-2024 Attachments: Staff Report-Moore Acres Location Map Plat_5394 SW Welles Ave_Arcadia-signed Resolution-Moore Acres Laura McClelland requested a motion to enter into the record the staff report and approve the resolution for the minor plat to be known as "Moore Acres" with the recommended conditions of approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Langford, seconded by Commissioner Deriso, to enter into the record the staff report and approve the resolution for the minor plat to be known as "Moore Acres" with the recommended conditions of approval. The motion carried unanimously. Langford, Deriso, Gross, and HickoxAye: SchaeferAbsent: Enactment No: 2024-072 22. Resolution / Rhoden Lots on Thigpen / PLAT-0175-2024 Page 5 of 9

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 24, 2024 Attachments: Staff Report-Rhoden Location Map 315 Rhoden Plat APP RH 8-29-24 Resolution - Rhoden Laura McClelland presented a request to enter into the record the staff report and approve the resolution for the minor plat to be known as "Rhoden Lots on Thigpen" with the recommended conditions of approval. Much discussion occured between the Board and Ms. McClelland. A motion was made by Commissioner Hickox, seconded by Commissioner Deriso, to enter into the record the staff report and approve the resolution for the minor plat to be known as "Rhoden Lots on Thigpen" with the recommended conditions of approval. The motion carried unanimously. Langford, Deriso, Gross, and HickoxAye: SchaeferAbsent: Enactment No: 2024-073 23. Resolution / Albritton Graze / PLAT-0163-2024 Attachments: Staff Report Suarez LOCATION MAP 7189 Albritton St-PLAT APP RH 8-29-24 Plat Resolution Suarez Laura McClelland presented a request to enter into the record the staff report and the resolution for the minor plat to be known as "Albritton Graze" with the recommended conditions of approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Deriso, seconded by Commissioner Langford, to enter into the record the staff report and the resolution for the minor plat to be known as "Albritton Graze" with the recommended conditions of approval. The motion carried unanimously. Langford, Deriso, Gross, and HickoxAye: SchaeferAbsent: Enactment No: 2024-074 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Mandy Hines addressed the Board and provided them with an update on the search for a County Attorney. She informed them that to this date, they have received two proposals, and she will be getting them out to everyone for review. She asked the Board if they were available to schedule a date for individual interviews, and then a group interview. She then informed the Board that everyone was provided with the 2023/2024 annual report, and asked if the Board could provide a direction on the meeting schedule for November and December this year. She said a normal meeting date falls the day before a Holiday. The Board agreed to re-set the meeting to not be the day before a Holiday. Ms. Hines then discussed the ongoing issue at Fire Station 1, with the air conditioning condenses in the duct work and ceiling tiles. COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT None Page 6 of 9

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 24, 2024 BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Commissioner Langford thanked the staff for their work and asked that everyone keep the Country in their prayers. Commissioner Hickox congratulated everyone on their employee awards. He asked that everyone keep an eye on the storm in the next few days and to be careful. Chairman Gross also thanked the staff and acknowledged everyone for their awards received. RECESS UNTIL 6:30 PM PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING 24. Resolution-Final Millage Rates FY 2024-2025 Attachments: FINAL Millage Resolution 2024-2025 Brian Wagner presented a request to adopt a resolution setting the FY 2024-2024 final millage rates as follows: Ad Valorem Tax 7.6153 mills, Law Enforcement Tax 2.4399 mills, EMS TAx .0 mills, and all operating taxes, ad valorem, and taxing units, equal an aggregate total of 9.7643 mills which is a .59% increase over the rolled-back rate of 9.7071. He explained the budget to the Board and asked if they had any questions. A motion was made by Commissioner Langford, seconded by Commissioner Deriso, to adopt a resolution setting the FY 2024-2024 whereas, the board of County Commissioners of DeSoto County, Florida, has in accordance with chapter 129 and 200, Florida statutes, adopted a tentative millage rate, whereas, said board of DeSoto County Commissioners held a public hearing as required by Florida statute 200.065; and whereas, the gross taxable value for operating purposes not exempt from taxation within DeSoto County regarding the general ad valorem has been certified to the board of DeSoto County Commissioners by the county property appraiser as $2,576,596,964 for the ad valorem tax; and whereas, the gross taxable value for operating purposes not exempt from taxation within the unincorporated area of DeSoto County regarding law enforcement municipal services taxing units is $2,269,412,381; and now therefore, be it resolved, by the board of DeSoto County commissioners that: 1 The 2024/2025 general operating millage rate is 7.6153 mills, 2 The 2024/2025 law enforcement m.s.t.u. operating millage rate is 2.4399 mills, 3 The EMS MSTU operating millage rate is 0 mills having been replaced by special assessment. 4 All operating ad valorem taxes as well as MSTU equal an aggregate total of 9.7643 mills which is a .59% increase over rolled-back rate of 9.7071. 5 this resolution will take effect immediately upon its adoption. The motion carried unanimously. Langford, Deriso, Gross, and HickoxAye: SchaeferAbsent: Enactment No: 2024-075 25. Resolution-Final Budget FY 2024-2025 Attachments: FINAL Budget Resolution 2024-2025 Page 7 of 9

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 24, 2024 Brian Wagner presented a request to adopt a resolution approving the FY 2024/2025 final budget as presented with an effective date October 1, 2024. He presented the 2024/2025 budget to the Board and asked if they had any questions. A motion was made by Commissioner Deriso, seconded by Commissioner Hickox, to adopt a resolution approving the FY 2024/2025 final budget as presented, whereas, the board of County Commissioners of DeSoto County, Florida, has held a public hearing as required by Florida statute 200.065; and whereas, the board of County Commissioners of DeSoto county, Florida, set forth the appropriations and revenue estimate for the 2024/2025 budget in the amount of $175,517,407. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the board of DeSoto County Commissioners that one, the 2024/2025 final budget be adopted, and two, this resolution will take effect immediately upon its adoption with an effective date October 1, 2024. The motion carried unanimously. Langford, Deriso, Gross, and HickoxAye: SchaeferAbsent: Enactment No: 2024-076 26. Capital Improvement Plan FY 2024-2025 Attachments: CIP - Summary Version (9-06-2024) CIP FINAL Brian Wagner presented a request to adopt the 5 year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2024-2025 as presented. A motion was made by Commissioner Hickox, seconded by Commissioner Langford, to adopt the 5 year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2024-2025 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Langford, Deriso, Gross, and HickoxAye: SchaeferAbsent: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING 27. Ordinance / Michele Weed / RZNE-0054-2024 Attachments: 2024-08-21 RZNE 0054 2024 M Weed SR Location Map ZONING MAP FLUM Michele Weed Ordinance BOCC Misty Servia presented a request to adopt/deny the proposed Ordinance approving the rezoning and enter into the record this development review report, the findings, and conclusions, and all other competent substantial evidence as presented. Much discussion took place between the Board, Ms. McClelland, and the applicant in regards to the parcels, and the rezoning. Jerry McGowen addressed the Board and expressed his objections to the rezoning. He said when he purchased his property around six years ago, they researched the area and received information that the requested property would be 5 acres dwelling sites. He said now he is finding out they can become 1 acre sites, which allows for more housing development by him. Mr. McGowen said he felt this would negatively impact him and the neighbors. Much discussion Page 8 of 9

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 24, 2024 took place between the Board, the applicant, and planning about the rezoning. A motion was made by Commissioner Deriso, seconded by Commissioner Langford, to adopt the proposed Ordinance approving the rezoning and enter into the record this development review report, the findings, and conclusions, and all other competent substantial evidence as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Langford, Deriso, Gross, and HickoxAye: SchaeferAbsent: Enactment No: 2024-008 ADJOURNMENT Being no further business before the Board, Chairman Gross adjourned the meeting at 7:26 pm. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA _______________________________ ________________________________ MANDY HINES JEROD GROSS COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CHAIRMAN NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the written material . If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator's Office by calling 863-993-4800 at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Page 9 of 9