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Staff described the change as creating a “remove-and-replace” provision under a newly created section 6-18g. Under the provision, a sign owner may remove two existing off-premise signs and replace one of them with a new sign in the same location as one of the previously existing signs. The stated aim is to reduce the total number of off-premise signs while allowing owners to modernize sign faces and structures. The proposed ordinance also removes the prohibition on digital display billboards in Crawfordville Town Center, Crawfordville Cottage Commercial, Crawfordville High Intensity Commercial and Crawfordville Low Intensity Commercial, but only where signage is approved pursuant to the new section 6-18g.

Staff recommended Option 1; the board passed the ordinance by voice vote, 5-0.

Why it matters: The ordinance changes local sign policy by allowing sign owners a pathway to replace and modernize billboards while aiming to reduce sign count overall, and it permits digital-display billboards in specified Crawfordville commercial zones if they comply with the new approval provision.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wakulla County BOCC Regular Public Meeting 02.03.25","oneSentenceSummary","The board adopted an ordinance amending the land development code to permit removal-and-replace off-premise signs in Crawfordville commercial zones and lift a prohibition on digital display billboards where approved under a new section 6-18g.","taxTitle","Wakulla County, Florida","taxId",28293,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6351898,"Wakulla County adopts changes to ambulance service rules, removes annual application window",66,523000,589000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2226223-dc4b74414cd067b614f5611adcdd7a74&start=523&end=589","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2226223-dc4b74414cd067b614f5611adcdd7a74/thumbnail_523000.jpg","/articles/6351898/Wakulla-County/Florida/Wakulla-County-adopts-changes-to-ambulance-service-rules-removes-annual-application-window","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6351898-734efbb2d6ba8f67d7f6cfa463b0c382/orig.mp4?Expires=1777348394&Signature=FCmCAZNMJ4u7eOVX601OGTOR2HsLFe-97lUGewJh-1QjmMuph~i99xC1BQQuwFXuwL8nunN-2k27egDJ90x5wrRtbaIP5yFUMYyJQaGPpA09SSzH65~rVz3sWW0p08mRXMVI06oGArEilVRALpHmte1NyPA1vKpP5FkDkQU2yzoB8~y7adIQrixPRHHQf0wJpOQOu4PpGLK0ey8ez1gz4n9VQZTaN9frpCjB0uwX9VX2~pwiE9~4WRCK0UFnbeqpN4FefF2fIg7tn4Ynr~NNPGFWAL7-Noyy0mGIDh6TTuagj0mv7GXsIyXLYim2SP67N5DWc1jji7wxSMAhFkcI4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 to adopt amendments to chapter 11.5 of the Wakulla County Code of Ordinances governing ambulance services.

County staff said the draft ordinance implements board direction from December, clarifying the review and application process, splitting certificate types for air transport and ground transport and removing a prior application period restriction that had limited submissions to May 1–June 30. Under the change, applicants may submit requests at any time, and staff recommended the board adopt Option 1 as presented.

Commissioners adopted the ordinance by voice vote, 5-0.

Why it matters: The amendment alters the procedural pathway by which ambulance providers request board approval and seeks to streamline the application process by allowing submissions year-round and distinguishing between air and ground transport certificates. The meeting record does not specify the text of Option 1 beyond the summary presented by staff.","The board adopted amendments to chapter 11.5 of the county code to clarify application and review procedures for ambulance service certificates, separate air and ground transport certificates and remove restrictive annual application windows.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6351903,"Wakulla County amends departmental organization; personnel reassignments noted",111,399000,510000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2226223-dc4b74414cd067b614f5611adcdd7a74&start=399&end=510","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2226223-dc4b74414cd067b614f5611adcdd7a74/thumbnail_399000.jpg","/articles/6351903/Wakulla-County/Florida/Wakulla-County-amends-departmental-organization-personnel-reassignments-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6351903-fc4e48852c8851a519b8c87f33f28436/orig.mp4?Expires=1777348394&Signature=Uq-Zn6IeGy3PH9lnUkg-vHQuvDacvSdI1WOnxm5YTnW4G3LHq5Ew72hAoz8120ZloWZCjVq-5uYKO6eqvYYCGZxWNTq-0ZCHtKHSstKqDd3si2ukawm1~L5724kMT0G3Wy6W-76ZhYYTInESqBqUIirlsN5e3cbFPd9QQWRXrENVX9YRluu52TrFSyqOnmBwxQSJAwM1KlkJWAI6erK-w9WYRSSaMWeyJwUclRwoHCrrCzZhikkzKUc1p2F1Ol~cSUp2644lNKJnIfZOAK2yB86LLXsuVt1bISSSvbUDMiBCYRBWfBatsFg6UkxVUCqC2MfGxtQ-LfD6NB5P5m~-BA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution amending the county’s organizational chart and department responsibilities.

County staff described changes that realign certain duties: Summer Pell is listed as assistant county administrator; Michelle Metcalfe will serve as government coordination affairs officer overseeing grants, communications, the radio system and contract management; Kelly Graves will be responsible for physical operations including revenue collection, procurement, solid waste and acquisitions; human resources is currently held by Debbie DeBose, who is retiring, and Jennifer Hoffman will assume HR and risk management responsibilities starting Monday.

Staff said the resolution reflects a minor reorganization and corrects a line that previously listed “20 assistant county administrator.” Commissioners voted to approve the resolution by voice vote, 5-0.

Why it matters: The resolution reallocates responsibilities among senior staff and notes an imminent personnel change in human resources; the board recorded the updates as organizational housekeeping required when major adjustments are made to departments.","The board approved a resolution amending county department offices and divisions, realigning duties among several senior staff and noting an upcoming human resources transition.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6351907,"Wakulla County approves new sewer billing software and sales agreement with vendor",71,323000,394000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2226223-dc4b74414cd067b614f5611adcdd7a74&start=323&end=394","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2226223-dc4b74414cd067b614f5611adcdd7a74/thumbnail_323000.jpg","/articles/6351907/Wakulla-County/Florida/Wakulla-County-approves-new-sewer-billing-software-and-sales-agreement-with-vendor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6351907-bd9dc8f33527ba523352f8a732e149f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1777348394&Signature=agOAEpom9An1X1rbV50vul0bzcQhl4lopUYmNN7DSLUfhRSvaNCiC3sjvGX3PwmDShXTkY4-FkXr4-0lFnzBgSFriR5j5e7hz9Q7ZKqtZ8~ChJGlm3tpjdwrD4IhZJO1g5~vDgf3vntZR60jT~ZQhogNW1waiIaP1Lg3TOEaHZwXPcGuR3eE2fA5o7YuyLz6hCZRSbG297VQMZiWWLga2KZynRZjdJ-z1e54b-Zu-JizRvClbTugR5OW4BxWBTmWW4N~BbkTIAvMwfYmlH8btzwF61Xm5cLT-NGSO5QZU8f6Jr0O7rDGFLTbdmB1Ohb5SOTdFg5rwZ2apJom9HYzpw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a sales agreement and software license with Continental Utility Solutions, Incorporated to replace an aging sewer billing system.

County staff said the current billing approach varies among customers: some sewer bills are bundled with city water bills (making single billing possible), while other customers are billed directly by the county based on meter data the county receives. Staff described the existing county system as “all over and antiquated” and said the new platform will enable better customer service and more reliable data downloads from Taplin meters.

Commission discussion was brief. The motion to approve the agreement passed on a 5-0 voice vote.

Why it matters: The new software is intended to standardize billing across different collection arrangements, improve customer-facing service and allow automated downloads from meters that are currently handled with varied processes. The vendor named in the agenda is Continental Utility Solutions, Incorporated; the contract dollar amount and specific implementation timeline were not specified in the meeting record.","The Wakulla County Board approved a sales agreement and software license with Continental Utility Solutions, Inc. to modernize sewer billing and better integrate meter data from Taplin-style meter systems.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6351913,"Wakulla County asks FDOT to take lead on county airport, approves $397,248 engineering authorization",183,71000,254000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2226223-dc4b74414cd067b614f5611adcdd7a74&start=71&end=254","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2226223-dc4b74414cd067b614f5611adcdd7a74/thumbnail_71000.jpg","/articles/6351913/Wakulla-County/Florida/Wakulla-County-asks-FDOT-to-take-lead-on-county-airport-approves-397248-engineering-authorization","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6351913-11f837a7beaffc02c38ec512849906d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1777348394&Signature=QumF7XfjGLYFybTA02NQCG~lddb8ShVcKhF8nruRo1B6d82V531FYPbiGIfKY23tiLw0LN6YGpJ0oXFJGdEmKdOebxkrLABGtqi3uggKjjePXTthqnnVxMguwEwjYwqcc5PGVtWcjLo3kcZZSxYSZJyDExiIGdtMnycuuZYjcQprHKcU1FdV3nPVKmCzAE8N6xZdWPQ0x6b-cyKZXWHGknaYnQ41WEvUZ~kjqnomei6rR7AFM64X38F16ea997NbH9yN5d4N3RSzjycp6NSrO~l~3kr4HFI2WVp8BIR9kT~99DWWu2IvuqCbclmDwBIEWQoquslpqaVO-aYcRehf2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to send a letter to the Florida Department of Transportation asking FDOT to maintain ownership, operation and maintenance of the Wakulla County Airport and approved an engineer work authorization for $397,248.20 to support design and studies.

County staff told the board the board’s letter would allow FDOT to “step in” and, if the department moves forward, to use the department’s capital program and JSEP funding to cover acquisitions and studies necessary to widen or otherwise advance the airport. The staff presentation said the county would initially pay invoices to the consultant and that FDOT would reimburse the county under its program.

The action covers two linked agenda items: approval of the letter to FDOT asking the department to move forward with airport ownership/maintenance, and a separate work authorization (number 2506) for consulting design and engineering services totaling $397,248.20. Staff said the engineer will not begin work until FDOT has placed funds into the JSEP program and authorized work; the arrangement is described as cost-reimbursement to the county.

Commissioners asked whether the county would be financially committed if the state declined to proceed; staff replied the county would not be on the hook unless the state moved forward and authorized the funds. Both motions passed on voice votes, recorded as 5-0.

Why it matters: County staff said the steps are intended to show commitment to FDOT and enable state-led studies and acquisitions needed for airport improvements, including potential widening. The county’s ability to recover the initial engineering costs depends on FDOT approving and funding the work through its capital program and the JSEP mechanism.

The board’s approvals were limited to sending the letter and authorizing the engineering contract; no transfer of ownership or final funding commitments by FDOT were recorded in the meeting minutes.","The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners approved sending a letter to the Florida Department of Transportation asking FDOT to assume ownership/operation/maintenance of the county airport and approved a work authorization for engineering services tied to state reimbursement.","actionData","errors"]

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