Upcoming Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners Meeting – March 17, 2025

Join Us for the Regular Public Meeting

The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular public meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. This meeting serves as an important opportunity for residents to engage with their local government and stay informed about community matters. Whether you're a long-time resident or a newcomer, your input is vital in shaping our county's future.

Agenda and Key Discussions

Awards and Presentations

· Adopt A Shelter Pet Day, March 29th – Walter Class, Animal Operations Manager (5 minutes)

· Extension Living Well Month – Samantha Kennedy, Extension Director (5 minutes)

· USA 250 Year Birthday – Greg James, Clerk of Court (5 minutes)

Consent Highlights

All items contained herein may be voted on with one motion unless specifically pulled out by a commissioner, the county attorney, or the county administrator.

· Request Board Approval of a Resolution for the Tax Collector’s Office to Operate as a Budget Office for the Current Term (Lisa Craze, Tax Collector)

· Request Board Approval of a Proclamation Declaring March 29, 2025 as Adopt A Shelter Pet Day (Louis Lamarche, Public Safety Director/Fire Chief)

· Request Board Approval of a Proclamation Declaring March 2025 as Extension Living Well Month (Samantha Kennedy, Extension Director)

· Request Board Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the Florida Division of Emergency Management for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program Seeking Funds for Demolition of a Building at the Big Bend Maritime Center and Designating the County Administrator as the Signatory for the Grant Application (Michelle Metcalf, Intergovernmental Affairs Director)

· Request Board Approval to Accept and Award ITB 2025-03 Azalea Park Walking Trail Improvements to Premier Surface Solutions Inc. and Approval of the Construction Agreement (Michelle Metcalf, Intergovernmental Affairs Director)

General Business

(Items of a general nature that require Board directions or pertain to Board policy)

· Request Board Select and Appoint a Citizen At Large Member to the Recreation Advisory Committee and approve others.

· Request Board Approval of the Submission of Grant Applications to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Florida Boating Improvement Program for Improvements to the Newport Boat Ramp, Mashes Sands Boat Ramp, and Wakulla River Boat Ramp at US 98.

Planning and Zoning

· Application for Change of Zoning R24-14 (Pafford Properties & Construction, LLC, Applicant; Edwin Brown & Associates, Inc./Wade Brown, Agent)

· Board Approval to Conduct the Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Amending and Revising Policy 2.3.1 of the Public School Facilities Element and Policies 1.8 and 7.1 of the Capital Improvements Element of the Wakulla County Comprehensive Growth Management Plan CP25-01 (Wakulla County, Applicant)

· Request Board Approval to Schedule and Advertise Public Hearings to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Amending Section 6-20 of the Land Development Code Pertaining to the Setbacks for Accessory Use Swimming Pools

Your Voice Matters

By attending or being engaged online with the regular public meeting, you can provide feedback on issues that matter to you. Public comments are integral for keeping our civic leaders both elected an non elected in check. This level of engagement is essential for fostering a strong community connection and ensuring transparency in local governance.

In conclusion, mark your calendar for the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners regular public meeting on March 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Hope to see you in the chat!