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Chief Brunner explained the county purchased six transport-rated ventilators in 2020 early in the COVID-19 era; the original vendor discontinued support, parts became unavailable and the county's in-service unit is not repairable. \"They have used all their parts and they're no longer parts available... if that company didn't have it, then all of them are gone,\" Chief Brunner said, describing why a replacement from Hamilton Medical is necessary. Hamilton sells the product factory-direct, has a Florida representative, and the company's ventilator received FDA approval last year, staff said.

The quoted total cost for the replacement ventilator is $18,360 and the vendor offered trade-in for the nonworking unit. Staff told the board the device is transport-rated for ambulance use and that routine annual recalibration and maintenance are required.

A motion to declare Hamilton Medical the sole source and authorize the purchase passed by voice vote. Staff said the purchase was budgeted and that the county would proceed with procurement directly with Hamilton Medical.

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Murdock explained the application process requires a $300 initial outlay per certificate (a $75 application fee and a $225 title search fee) and that last year the county applied for five certificates and the subsequent sales brought gross receipts of $6,100, $6,800, $5,705 and $5,100 on the properties she cited. \"Initially it's $300 per certificate,\" she said.

Administration recommended the county staff handpick properties most likely to be redeemable or sellable; commissioners moved to authorize staff to pursue up to 10 selected certificates this round and to coordinate selections with the property appraiser and the tax collector.

The goal stated by staff is to get properties back on the tax roll and to encourage payment of back taxes; commissioners noted some properties may remain costly to develop because of lack of utilities. The board approved the motion by voice vote; staff will return with the specific list and anticipated costs for each certificate prior to initiating each application.

","The tax collector asked the board whether to apply for county-owned tax certificates that are expiring; commissioners approved pursuing up to 10 certificates selected by staff, at an initial cost of $300 per certificate for application and title search.",{"_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},6059410,"Jackson County moves to seek injunction after property owner creates berm that blocks roadway drainage",552,4468000,5020000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3295131-10b5cac285c5ee39f514662a89855d88&start=4468&end=5020","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3295131-10b5cac285c5ee39f514662a89855d88/thumbnail_4468000.jpg","/articles/6059410/Jackson-County/Florida/Jackson-County-moves-to-seek-injunction-after-property-owner-creates-berm-that-blocks-roadway-drainage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059410-7814ab0a97cbd80461e13e74476129ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1773619503&Signature=GP7YEkH0WgHLa17CgLYkF1zb2ngbEVYHu2iilKH2gRe8DPXtppC3b88J0aNtW5eEXhL3R6-zkcvjXybGgE0YLE2A9ubVDnK4FuK3U76yAWhV0HElCQUK02HdIAOZPjJtyPWrbF66BZ0HN1PH2wT37NICyXvwTIVRHvb527H9hL2CKTiTumZga3oFBzVjNiKK7RusveAIp91KIfobe~8oRd04ivyqpMl9DIuePWC0Vm70DvO5br-ga0fScbBmYwD~PD3OnHBbUfRnMdSi4omr6-S4j5ILMq87MSh7XRxYt~S4NzMERwxspv0xxUs1kw46RY1JaET7kk68BKLPV3dn8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff asked the Board of County Commissioners to authorize seeking a court injunction after a neighboring landowner constructed a berm on Garrett Road near Malone that the county says diverts historic water flow and now contributes to roadway flooding.

Rhett Daniels and county staff described recent observations: heavy rains left the road inundated and staff reported the berm had impounded water that normally flowed across the property. County Attorney Michelle Jordan told the board the landowner, Mr. Rogers, has been highly litigious in prior suits and has appealed cases as far as the U.S. Supreme Court. \"I would put him in the category of vexatious,\" Jordan said, adding that past litigation had required the county to defend actions.

Given those circumstances, Jordan recommended the county pursue a temporary injunction on an emergency basis to order removal of the berm and restore natural water flow; the board authorized the county attorney to proceed and also approved using the Northwest Florida Water Management District as a technical resource for hydrologic analysis and expert testimony.

Public-works staff noted alternatives such as raising the roadway would shift water onto neighboring properties or timber stands and could worsen impacts. The board approved the motion to pursue injunctive relief and to consult David H. Melvin Engineering because of its prior familiarity with the road.

No timetable for filing was provided at the meeting; staff said they would ask the court for temporary relief given the start of the county's rainy season and that longer litigation could take much longer if appealed.

","County staff told commissioners a privately created berm on Garrett Road near Malone is impeding drainage, flooding the road after storms; the board authorized legal action and work with the Northwest Florida Water Management District.",{"_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},6059415,"Jackson County administrator announces resignation effective June 3",435,5411000,5846000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3295131-10b5cac285c5ee39f514662a89855d88&start=5411&end=5846","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3295131-10b5cac285c5ee39f514662a89855d88/thumbnail_5411000.jpg","/articles/6059415/Jackson-County/Florida/Jackson-County-administrator-announces-resignation-effective-June-3","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059415-f1929fd1c4d863a69452c752833d6e89/orig.mp4?Expires=1773619503&Signature=bo6M8Cnyt8mSlMLpn~Oup6AgmXqvQQ7yobvg5YhUvcj1ZhCBJgqrtIfYQ91b5qdoHabvNU10-2vORdfekwsxz9Uv6cSEavfLZ4iJrqwD9ndIKHiF-WBIzYHlXz2hWfw76K8DmsaEMXpitr6-3THRKc3ipmaWPEBKF0UY7jUU05fHGw2SpXjnZpWhNvtEhvROTxOEYjFmHiiUiWplYK~Jf5rXvcLvhRz~7lcfPRAQ82~5ThXAsikxqwB34tCOTXGy6tFBdAlQo33tdodtq07S3IZk3AxAck2mVGVxX8wy-uJEwhbaHdzsu2~RfqfXJxe~WpoSNtSE63bJyI7~BWy9LA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Miss Daniels, the county administrator for Jackson County, formally submitted her resignation effective June 3, 2025, and read a letter to the Board of County Commissioners at the meeting.

In her prepared remarks she wrote, \"After much reflection and prayer, I'm writing to formally submit my resignation as county administrator for Jackson County, Florida effective 06/03/2025.\" She summarized her tenure: \"It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of Jackson County for the past 18 years, including the last 7 in the role of county administrator.\" Daniels also thanked family members who supported her public service.

Commissioners responded with expressions of gratitude. Chairman Westbrook and other commissioners praised Daniels' leadership through events the letter enumerated, including hurricane Michael and the COVID-19 pandemic. \"I think you've done a wonderful job,\" one commissioner said, and others said they wished her well in future endeavors.

Daniels said she would continue to support the county during the transition and expressed confidence in staff. No personnel action or timeline to replace the administrator was taken at the meeting; commissioners and staff noted next steps would follow the county's established personnel and transition procedures.

","County administrator Miss Daniels submitted a written resignation, citing 18 years of service and effective date of June 3, 2025; commissioners offered public thanks.",{"_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},6059419,"Jackson County approves Florida Blue renewal; board warns budget hit of roughly $500,000",985,2013000,2998000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3295131-10b5cac285c5ee39f514662a89855d88&start=2013&end=2998","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3295131-10b5cac285c5ee39f514662a89855d88/thumbnail_2013000.jpg","/articles/6059419/Jackson-County/Florida/Jackson-County-approves-Florida-Blue-renewal-board-warns-budget-hit-of-roughly-500000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059419-f4800577b2e8dc4b417044d082d91f5e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773619503&Signature=Mc9UQ48rdaOTmwgj~RhP8HwdL7jSe14L0YJZgurAgeExF7eMm~wOnzbzBQy9FPfUSuiv96y9OMhhZE5EMlYPq1W7pi4jxJwkluTa8CzcuYOq1rkQXXeSr7DsoWty7j7Ennih-TSuVfST1~4KBg1VfYooRfiZlOmuvdRbLMJhcuueN23YUhzxMtlIWw~viI2FrijvtxtSKoHlsIdbbv3KuqmPVX64rzy18~UOWycdLoPuH5K9Le6LpV4dK47qGoxRmxHgGBahFl8NJfnkrYgDUh7kXW9SrSDE1EotsmAygCyQqnxPW3klElMRRSx9SXEBacK1hnGSWDo1YS7eR-g3KA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jackson County commissioners voted to renew the county's group health insurance with Florida Blue, moving employees to plan 51-90/91 after staff presented recent claims data showing unusually high costs.

The change was approved after Michael John Milton, the county's insurance consultant, told the board the plan had produced over a 100% medical loss ratio in the most recent 12-month lookback and that one small share of members were driving most costs. \"You have 24 people that have $50,000 more paid in that period of time... 5% of the group is driving 60% of the claims at $2,900,000 paid,\" Milton said. He summarized renewal scenarios and said Florida Blue offered a 16% increase on the current plan or lower increases under alternative plan designs; the county committee recommended the 51-90/91 option.

The board was presented with direct cost impacts: switching to plan 51-90/91 would raise the county's contribution by about $511,000 based on an enrollment projection of about 352 employees, and would increase the typical family monthly premium paid by employees from $410.00 to $468.24 (a $58.24 monthly rise). Milton said Florida Blue also offered a 6.4% concession to the renewal, approximately $293,000, because of the county's long relationship with the carrier.

Commissioners asked for clarity on deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums. Milton explained the deductible levels would remain the same but the employee out-of-pocket maximum would rise from $3,300 to $4,800 and family out-of-pocket maximums would change under the new plan's embedded versus non-embedded design. \"The deductible will stay the same,\" he said. The board discussed whether to shift costs to employees but did not adopt that course at the meeting.

After discussion the board approved the renewal motion, and staff said ancillary voluntary benefits (dental, vision, voluntary life, voluntary LTD) would remain employee-paid as before. Milton also noted the telemedicine program the county pays for will increase from $11 to $11.55 per employee per month.

The board and staff agreed the increase will be built into upcoming budgets and asked administration to provide additional comparison data (state pay comparisons and positions funded through one-time revenue) ahead of budget finalization.

","The Board of County Commissioners voted to renew the county's fully insured health plan with Florida Blue under a different plan design after hearing that recent claims drove steep increases in renewal quotes.","actionData","errors"]

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