🗓️ August 4, 2025 – Regular BOCC Meeting Preview

Wakulla Reports Keeping Citizens Informed, One Agenda at a Time

The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is scheduled to hold its Regular Meeting on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in Crawfordville. The Draft Agenda, now publicly available, outlines a mix of infrastructure plans, funding proposals, recognitions, and procedural housekeeping. Here’s a straightforward summary of key items currently listed—pending release of the Final Agenda and supporting documentation later this week.

🔹 Presentations & Recognitions

Scheduled briefings and acknowledgments include:

• Employee of the Quarter: Jennifer Hoffman, Director of Employee Support Services

• Final Legislative Session Report by CAS Governmental Services

• Overview of Wakulla County Probation Services

• Recognition of Eagle Scout Declan Walsh for Mashes Sands restoration project

🔹 Consent Agenda Proposals

These items may be approved in a single motion unless pulled for separate discussion:

• Approval of prior meeting minutes and routine bill payments

• Temporary road closure permit for the Blue Crab Parade (Sept. 27)

• Multiple budget amendments and grant-related resolutions, including:

• E911 reserves allocation

• Florida DMS Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) upgrades

• CDBG change order for a residential well pump ($2,500)

• Amendments tied to the Gulf Consortium RESTORE funding ($12.4M for wastewater expansion)

• Energy efficiency letter to FDACS requesting noncompetitive procurement for Otter Creek filter replacement

Note: Noncompetitive procurement requests and large funding amendments may require additional scrutiny once final documentation is released.

• Appointments to:

  • Historic Preservation Committee

  • Apalachee Regional Planning Commission

  • City of Sopchoppy Council Member delegation

• Easement acceptance for a sewer lift station on Jean Drive

🔹 General Business Items

Proposals expected to receive individual discussion include:

• Purchase of a Rosenbauer Viper 78’ aerial fire truck ($1,218,799)

• Authorization for consulting enhancements to the Visit Wakulla website via BowStern

Note: Scope of work details for BowStern’s involvement have not yet been published.

🔹 Commissioner Proposal

• Commissioner Thomas has introduced a zoning amendment to allow “Livestock Services” in C-2 districts

Note: Conditional use changes may have long-term impacts on land use planning and development. Supporting documents will be key to understanding the proposal’s full implications.

🔍 What to Watch For

The Final Agenda may include:

• Clarified budget figures and procurement details

• Additional exhibits on grant applications and contracts

• Updates or additions to general business items

• Supporting documentation for the zoning amendment

Wakulla Reports will follow up with a post-final breakdown to help residents track outcomes and ask informed questions. Until then, this preview offers a reliable snapshot of what’s currently on deck.