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Hernando County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes September 26, 2023 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in the John Law Ayers County Commission Chambers, Government Center, Brooksville, Florida. Attendee Name Title John Allocco Chairman Elizabeth Narverud Vice Chairman Steve Champion Second Vice Chairman Jerry Campbell Commissioner Brian Hawkins Commissioner Toni Brady Office of Management and Budget Director/Chief Procurement Officer Todd Crosby Interim Public Works Director/County Engineer Paul Hasenmeier Public Safety Director/Fire Chief Scott Herring Interim Deputy County Administrator Jon Jouben County Attorney Christopher Linsbeck Community Services Director Michelle Miller Planning Administrator Valerie Pianta Economic Development Director Jeffrey Rogers County Administrator Heidi Kurppe Deputy Clerk Invocation Pledge of Allegiance AGENDA Motion To approve the Agenda with changes. (Note: Item No. K-2 [Appointment of W. Steve Hickey to Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for Two-Year Term in Accordance With State Housing Initiatives Partnership Act] was added to the Agenda.) Hernando CountyPage 1Board of County Commissioners

Minutes September 26, 2023Regular Meeting RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Jerry Campbell AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR/FIRE CHIEF PAUL HASENMEIER Ratification of Proclamation Nos. 2023-03 and 2023-04 Extending Declaration of Local State of Emergency Due to Hurricane Idalia Motion To ratify. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Brian Hawkins AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins 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. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES CONSUMER ADVOCATE LENORA SPENCE Presentation by State Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Regarding Consumer Services Related to Fraud CONSENT AGENDA Contract With State Department of Health for Provision of Services by Hernando County Health Department for FY 2023-24 Letter of Agreement With State Agency for Health Care Administration for Public Emergency Medical Transportation Services Low Income Pool Letter of Agreement on Behalf of Premier Community HealthCare Group and State Agency for Health Care Administration for FY 2023-24 Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement With District 5 and District 24 for Cost Hernando CountyPage 2Board of County Commissioners

Minutes September 26, 2023Regular Meeting Share of Medical Examiner Services and Related Matters Easement With Duke Energy Florida, LLC, for Installation of Electrical Services Equipment and Lines Along Newly Constructed Portion of Telcom Drive and Technology Drive for Property Located at 15741 Technology Drive at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport Resolution Proclaiming October 6, 2023, as Florida Manufacturing Day This item was pulled and voted on separately. Declaration of Various Tangible Property as Surplus for Disposal and Removal From Fixed Asset Inventory Resolution Regarding Reimbursement of Certain Costs Relating to Acquisition, Construction, and Equipping of New Fire Station Facilities for Fire Station No. 15 and Fire Station No. 16 Satisfaction of Interim Disposal Special Assessment Lien for DEC Incorporated Transmittal of List of Accounts Payable Disbursements for Weeks Ended September 1, 2023, and September 8, 2023 Final Plat for Cabot Citrus Farms Phase 1 This item was pulled and voted on separately. Final Plat for Suncoast Landing Phase 2 Motion To approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 5 , 7 through 10 and 12 (Resolution No. 2023-192). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Brian Hawkins SECONDER: Elizabeth Narverud AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins Resolution Proclaiming October 6, 2023, as Florida Manufacturing Day Motion To approve Consent Agenda Item No. 6 (Resolution No. 2023-193). Hernando CountyPage 3Board of County Commissioners

Minutes September 26, 2023Regular Meeting RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Jerry Campbell SECONDER: Steve Champion AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins Final Plat for Cabot Citrus Farms Phase 1 Motion To approve Consent Agenda Item No. 11. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Brian Hawkins SECONDER: Elizabeth Narverud AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE Notice of Conditional Use Permit Actions Taken by Planning and Zoning Commission on September 11, 2023 Notice of Purchasing Policy Exceptions for August 2023 Notice of Special Exception Use Permit Action Taken by Planning and Zoning Commission on September 11, 2023 Transmittal of Lake Hideaway Community Development District Adopted Budget for FY 2024 Transmittal of Minutes From Spring Ridge Community Development District Board of Supervisors Meeting of June 19, 2023 Transmittal of Somerset Bay Community Development District Final Adopted Budget for FY 2023-24 Transmittal of Somerset Bay Community Development District FY 2023-24 Meeting Schedule COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JEFFREY ROGERS Designation of Carla Rossiter-Smith as Chief Procurement Officer Motion To approve the staff recommendation. Hernando CountyPage 4Board of County Commissioners

Minutes September 26, 2023Regular Meeting RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Elizabeth Narverud SECONDER: Steve Champion AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins Update Regarding Ongoing Board Directives Comm. Champion temporarily left the meeting and returned shortly thereafter. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DIRECTOR/CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TONI BRADY Amendment No. 2 to 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/AP; Amount: $134,545.73) Approval of Quote With Right Way Elevator Maintenance, Inc., for Elevator Upgrade Project at Courthouse/Government Center for Facilities Maintenance Department (Contract No. 22-T00066/JF; Amount: $65,345.92) Change Order No. 4 to Purchase Order to DesignLab, Inc., for Uniforms and Related Items for Hernando County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services (Contract No. 20-P00099; Amount: $35,006.00) Pre-Qualification of Vendors for Construction Services for Projects Under $500,000.00 (Contract No. 23-T00040/AP) This item was pulled and voted on separately. Ratification of Emergency Purchase Order to Amax Welding and Fabrication, Inc., for Aeration Equipment Repair at Ridge Manor Wastewater Treatment Plant for Utilities Department Ratification of Emergency Purchase Order to Environmental Equipment Services, LLC, for Centrifuge Machine Repair at Glen Lakes Wastewater Reclamation Facility for Utilities Department (Amount: $36,785.00) Treasury Consulting Services Agreement With PFM Group Consulting, LLC, for Treasury Consulting Services Utilization of Lee County Contract With Alfred Benesch and Company for Miscellaneous Planning Services for Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services (Contract No. 23-P0118; Amount: $65,000.00) This item was pulled and voted on separately. Motion Hernando CountyPage 5Board of County Commissioners

Minutes September 26, 2023Regular Meeting To approve Item Nos. J-1, J-2, J-3, J-5, J-6 and J-7. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Brian Hawkins AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins Pre-Qualification of Vendors for Construction Services for Projects Under $500,000.00 (Contract No. 23-T00040/AP) Motion To approve Item No. J-4. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Brian Hawkins SECONDER: Steve Champion AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins Utilization of Lee County Contract With Alfred Benesch and Company for Miscellaneous Planning Services for Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services (Contract No. 23-P0118; Amount: $65,000.00) Motion To approve Item No. J-8. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Brian Hawkins AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR MICHELLE MILLER Approval of Summary of Board Action and Zoning Interpretation for SE2116 as Pertains to Special Exception Use Permit Petition Submitted by John Henry Comm. Campbell made the following Motion: Motion The intent of the Board of County Commissioners on May 10, 2022 was for the structure to be removed by May 31, 2023. Comm. Campbell modified his Motion as follows: Modification to Motion Hernando CountyPage 6Board of County Commissioners

Minutes September 26, 2023Regular Meeting To move forward with a quasi-judicial hearing to understand the intent of the Motion from May 10, 2022. Comm. Campbell amended his Motion as follows: Amendment to Motion To review the zoning officials' determination as to this parcel and its allowed uses thereon. Comm. Campbell modified his Motion as follows: Modification to Motion To a date certain of October 24, 2023. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Jerry Campbell SECONDER: Steve Champion AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins RECESS/RECONVENE The Board recessed at 11:30 a.m. and reconvened at 11:40 a.m. Comm. Hawkins was not present when the meeting reconvened. Appointment of W. Steve Hickey to Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for Two-Year Term in Accordance With State Housing Initiatives Partnership Act Motion To approve the staff recommendation. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Jerry Campbell SECONDER: Steve Champion AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion and Campbell AWAY: Hawkins Comm. Hawkins returned to the meeting. Motion To move Agenda Item M-4 before Agenda Item M-3. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Elizabeth Narverud SECONDER: Steve Champion AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins Hernando CountyPage 7Board of County Commissioners

Minutes September 26, 2023Regular Meeting INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TODD CROSBY Approval of State Department of Transportation Proposed Removal of Current Rectangle Rapid Flashing Beacon and Installation of Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon for Good Neighbor Trail Crossing Located at Jefferson Street Motion To approve the staff recommendation. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Brian Hawkins SECONDER: Steve Champion AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins Contract for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate With Michael Denktsis and Helen Denktsis for Property Located on Commercial Way and Atlanta Avenue for Fire Station No. 16 Motion To approve the staff recommendation. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Jerry Campbell SECONDER: Brian Hawkins AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins Declaration of County Owned Property Located on Oakhurst Drive as Surplus Property and Consideration of Purchase Offer Submitted by Brooksville Investment Group, LLC (Key #350934) Motion To approve the staff recommendation. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Brian Hawkins SECONDER: Jerry Campbell AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins Declaration of County Owned Property Located on Summit View Drive as Surplus Property and Consideration of Purchase Offer Submitted by GTG Spire Homes, LLC (Key #1637802) Motion To approve the staff recommendation. Hernando CountyPage 8Board of County Commissioners

Minutes September 26, 2023Regular Meeting RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Brian Hawkins SECONDER: Jerry Campbell AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins Resolution Providing for Installation of Designated Stop Signs Within Royal Highlands Area Motion To approve the staff recommendation (Resolution No. 2023-194). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Brian Hawkins AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins PUBLIC HEARINGS Proofs of publication of Notices of Public Hearing were noted for the scheduled public hearings. Ex Parte Communications Chairman Allocco and Comms. Campbell, Champion, Hawkins and Narverud 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. Hernando CountyPage 9Board of County Commissioners

Minutes September 26, 2023Regular Meeting RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Brian Hawkins AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins Petition Submitted by Christopher J. Murray and Rosa L. Murray to Vacate Utility and Drainage Easements Located in Royal Highlands There was no public input. Motion To approve the staff recommendation (Resolution No. 2023-195). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Brian Hawkins SECONDER: Steve Champion AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins Petition Submitted by Tanjier Walker-Pontante and Anthony Pontante to Vacate Internal Utility and Drainage Easements Located in Royal Highlands There was no public input. Motion To approve the staff recommendation (Resolution No. 2023-196). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Brian Hawkins SECONDER: Elizabeth Narverud AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins Mediated Settlement Agreement With Adam Webster, Wayne Karastury, and Civil-Tech Consulting Services, LLC, on Behalf of Mohamed Nazir Hamoui and Nada Hamoui as Trustees of the N & N Family Revocable Trust Dated October 12, 2022, and Associated Resolution There was no public input. Comm. Champion made the following Motion: Motion To postpone. Comm. Champion amended his Motion as follows: Hernando CountyPage 10Board of County Commissioners

Minutes September 26, 2023Regular Meeting Amendment to Motion To postpone to a date certain of October 24, 2023. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Elizabeth Narverud AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins Proposed Ordinance Relating to Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services Capital Facilities Impact Fee; Amending Hernando County Code to Reflect Abolition of Spring Hill Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Services District and Hernando Beach Volunteer Fire Company There was no public input. Motion To approve the staff recommendation (Ordinance No. 2023-11). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Brian Hawkins AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (Boats and Waterways), Article IV (Protection of Aquatic Marshes and Grasses), to Incorporate Sections Regarding Noise Pollution From Vessels Motion To approve the staff recommendation (Ordinance No. 2023-12). Comm. Champion temporarily left the meeting. The Board accepted public input on this matter. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Steve Champion SECONDER: Brian Hawkins AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Campbell and Hawkins AWAY: Champion Ordinance Creating Kensington Woods Street Lighting Municipal Service Benefit Unit Comm. Champion returned to the meeting. There was no public input. Hernando CountyPage 11Board of County Commissioners

Minutes September 26, 2023Regular Meeting Motion To approve the staff recommendation (Ordinance No. 2023-13). RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Brian Hawkins SECONDER: Jerry Campbell AYES: Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Board commented on various issues. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m. Hernando CountyPage 12Board of County Commissioners