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County staff said bidders at a mandatory pre‑bid meeting raised timing concerns about ordering materials and completing construction within the original schedule; the amendment responds to those concerns by giving contractors and staff more time to complete procurement and construction steps. “They had agreed that, yes, we do understand you're going to need some additional time,” County staff said during the meeting.

Public comment focused on resident concerns about service quality, transparency and governance. Multiple Plantation Bay residents asked the commission to create a water‑user board to give customers oversight and asked for a moratorium on new building permits within the Plantation Bay system until repairs and governance are clarified. One resident told the board: “Don't risk my money anymore,” and warned that the DEP extension language notes the legislature must re‑authorize funding each year.

Staff explained the timeline: bids were due Jan. 16; the pre‑bid meeting occurred in late November 2018 and raised bidders’ concerns about timing. Staff said the county had originally sought to use the grant to fund both design and construction so as not to use ad valorem tax dollars for design work.

Commissioners said they understood residents’ calls for oversight; several urged the creation of a user board or similar forum so residents could review bids and recommendations. No formal board was created at the meeting; commissioners approved the DEP amendment to avoid forcing the procurement schedule to run out of time.

Ending: With the extension approved, county staff will proceed with the bid process and return with contract awards, while residents continue to press for a permanent governance mechanism (water board) and clarity on funding risk if the legislature does not re‑appropriate the grant in future budgets.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","County Commission Regular Meeting 1/14/2019","oneSentenceSummary","Flagler County on Jan. 14 approved a one‑year extension to a $2 million Florida Department of Environmental Protection grant to allow more time for bidding and construction of Plantation Bay water system work.","taxTitle","Flagler County, Florida","taxId",2877,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6146012,"Flagler County delays demolition of Bunnell ‘old jail’ after food‑pantry operators seek more time",2171,880000,3051000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5528512-2fae87936f14191ca7961d4fe9984d70&start=880&end=3051","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5528512-2fae87936f14191ca7961d4fe9984d70/thumbnail_880000.jpg","/articles/6146012/Flagler-County/Florida/Flagler-County-delays-demolition-of-Bunnell-old-jail-after-foodpantry-operators-seek-more-time","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6146012-7c45ca21708f150db06622965fe8e913/orig.mp4?Expires=1769783861&Signature=FkPIkEuhvcG8s9m4RMvmevwXFVy3Ayn4lO2s1TTJo2Zzzy3Vkw23e3LZDV2ecBrjX6AAfQXS2oVT~NtzoojZiPR4jMMqztjB0Cttqaswqx5U2nr-rIcPlh89J9g~pD1ac2WtcAB89qCpg87E1TETbzvap7zKuiPU0FNornS9bQZAxt4BbjskW-GAot8qA9qWS1cqwrbTEVbbLeQcaGyQHNUplanig9KTO41cHRXsjKigfd~1ulNCP61EIisoaYd1YoxACuY8g59a1nrIMJB~K9Og~EXeVmG3qyJkxFB0btE9dGiBUpq9~RneV6ZNOV0IZHOx44Q~w17r85CGbjnu-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Flagler County commissioners agreed on Jan. 14 to delay demolition of the former Bunnell jail, which has housed the Flagler County Resource Center food pantry, for about three months and to provide monthly updates while staff searches for alternative space.

The decision followed more than an hour of public comment from volunteers and residents who said the pantry serves hundreds of families and would be left homeless if the building were demolished on the county’s original schedule. “This decision now leaves the food bank homeless,” Denise Bonayuto, chair of the Ocean Hammock Community Outreach Committee, said during public comment.

The pantry’s long-time operator, Betty Rountree, identified herself as president of Church Women United and told commissioners the county has provided the building and paid utilities for more than a decade, enabling donations to go directly to food. Barbara Royer, a volunteer, described the pantry’s operations and asked the board to delay demolition so volunteers could find new space. Joe Roy and other community volunteers urged a cooperative plan with county staff and area charities.

Staff told commissioners demolition funds had been budgeted more than two years earlier and a schedule was set; Faith Alquety (county engineer/staff) said county staff could delay demolition for “another few months” if needed. The board reached a consensus to delay the demolition approximately three months, to work with pantry leaders to identify alternative locations (including consolidation with other pantries), and to require monthly status updates back to the commission.

County staff said they have compiled a list of more than a dozen food pantries in the area and will explore consolidation or relocation options. Pantry leaders said Church Women United and other volunteers cannot absorb building rent, liability insurance and utilities on short notice; the pantry estimated small space needs (roughly 1,000 square feet) but said fundraising for a new facility could not be completed within 30 days.

The commission asked staff to coordinate with the pantry’s contact and return with a report on progress within a month.

Ending: The board’s temporary delay is intended to preserve service while staff and volunteers seek a durable relocation. If staff is unable to identify suitable space within the three‑month window, commissioners said they expect follow‑up reports and additional options to be presented.","After public pleas from volunteers and users of the Flagler County Resource Center food pantry, the Board of County Commissioners agreed to delay demolition of the old Bunnell jail by roughly three months and directed staff to work on relocation options and monthly status updates.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6146005,"Flagler Beach A1A improvement work to begin next week; officials warn of detours and a 300‑day schedule",169,2217000,2386000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5528512-2fae87936f14191ca7961d4fe9984d70&start=2217&end=2386","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5528512-2fae87936f14191ca7961d4fe9984d70/thumbnail_2217000.jpg","/articles/6146005/Flagler-County/Florida/Flagler-Beach-A1A-improvement-work-to-begin-next-week-officials-warn-of-detours-and-a-300day-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6146005-fc8b3198ae3618478caf5f98b34d4154/orig.mp4?Expires=1769783861&Signature=DT3S~W~NQFMU~zWgGMH5nhjqpA5Emuij-CGXugRFJIFOlxazaszCoxiEtj2WwvavmHAlGixnhbbFhxMYsdkmEt66kIbtrfr74RwA225rNERhrzv-lqkKpYb-ibIqCsp-Kg0Y44Nnxlj3RGosuFk8nYvUPc4e4hx69WE7GbZmvdCZj34ZBoOtvCTUU3mLxULUuA8iKcwKXDOdGor~jLCJV0eRNhrb2JonkxsJOrDmTc0HiJbBLKpNV-yfKBqw71pbNIrWNqWvF09ueh6Z3RKZ-zeufOKMi3MqYxTZCU-JfqBmlQ8Acc6WyYHMjBCXVWZclBCKRzt3D1b1lgeeoZDN6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Flagler Beach officials told the Flagler County commission on Jan. 14 that a major A1A roadwork project will begin next week and could last roughly 300 days.

Kim Carney, identified in the meeting as from Flagler Beach, said the project carries incentives for on‑time completion and will be done in sections so the full mile will not be closed at one time. She advised that the northern section would generally remain on A1A but that the southern section near the Hotel Topaz will require detours: northbound traffic will remain on A1A, while southbound traffic will be detoured off A1A at Seventh Street onto Central Avenue through a residential 30‑mph zone.

Carney said the city is coordinating with businesses to provide alternative entrances and signage and will work to reroute large trucks off A1A where possible. She also said weekly progress updates will be posted — through local channels such as the city website and social media — to keep residents and visitors informed.

Ending: Officials asked for county coordination on messaging; the project manager and city staff will post weekly updates to minimize disruptions to tourism and local businesses during the construction period.","Flagler Beach officials said work on a 300‑day A1A repair and improvement project will begin next week, with phased work, local detours in the southern section and weekly progress updates to help businesses and residents plan.",{"_32":99,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":100,"_40":101,"_42":102,"_44":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6146009,"Commissioners agree to draft proclamation recognizing Flagler Countywide opioid task force",1245,1910000,3155000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5528512-2fae87936f14191ca7961d4fe9984d70&start=1910&end=3155","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5528512-2fae87936f14191ca7961d4fe9984d70/thumbnail_1910000.jpg","/articles/6146009/Flagler-County/Florida/Commissioners-agree-to-draft-proclamation-recognizing-Flagler-Countywide-opioid-task-force","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6146009-39ac42b74bd944390f0366a5ef913000/orig.mp4?Expires=1769783861&Signature=oa5pNZ4LcFGeEkpZ5SObODJQn9Ksj-O4WYcO9KZrBcLJ0asrieBFCypHCRk-Vq8QsEwhX-9BXdPu3yikyOXCJ5wdIyb2xqDOT6et7iHUk9okyvY-AJSxzR0y-c-kT-KbUnSxMTmmitQmsjk26spfJFKMEUXcJTCqdsIPhycvTngJ40rAScwPeCtSFXb4WKC6EudMc22H4S4hG-y9RPjIngqc1yRxZRac49O9YITqh5hyGBsPvVS8W1ovn9lQBa8lUPLNiWdD0vdCXazYQBCVRiKD8ehkhHL5QCJ7SRTm0BgzEKp63WwwG-uZuuNOpV9A8whJ33EhTQ0hrZJMuR0FYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Flagler County commissioners on Jan. 14 directed staff to prepare a proclamation recognizing the Flagler Countywide Opioid Task Force after members of the group and family members of overdose victims appealed during public comments.

Pastor Solano, listed in the meeting as a co‑founder of the task force, told the board the group wanted recognition — not funding — to support awareness and outreach. Kathleen Dalton, speaking in memory of her son, read an excerpt of a letter she had received and called opioid abuse “a national health emergency.” She asked the board for public recognition to help the task force raise awareness and connect residents with services.

Commissioners asked staff to draft a proclamation and suggested including recent presentations about local resources and treatment options. The board also discussed public education efforts and repeating prior briefings made by the sheriff and other officials.

Ending: Staff will draft the proclamation and include information about a possible public presentation to update the commission and the community on available resources.","Flagler County commissioners directed staff to prepare a proclamation recognizing the Flagler Countywide Opioid Task Force after members and family members of overdose victims urged the board to raise awareness and support prevention efforts.",{"_32":111,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":112,"_40":113,"_42":114,"_44":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6146010,"Commissioners seek more public workshops and oversight for Sheriff’s Operations Center repairs",1306,3354000,4660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5528512-2fae87936f14191ca7961d4fe9984d70&start=3354&end=4660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5528512-2fae87936f14191ca7961d4fe9984d70/thumbnail_3354000.jpg","/articles/6146010/Flagler-County/Florida/Commissioners-seek-more-public-workshops-and-oversight-for-Sheriffs-Operations-Center-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6146010-7345f9c77e620b4b4dfac0472587239c/orig.mp4?Expires=1769783861&Signature=VqCqF~O4eKz8JXkRRO3IXUmnR7ZSQm97Jl0Jn8c0zVyTk-zEd-P9dgOM1aBDdu8OPaYTYkiTGhE-k8ZFq8h2OnU-R2M5-WL25KHwfahQdu--7r2dNA2ZM~eHH6R7GP5uBMJp1u53gVeGRqYzafeVOhGxZ-tGrJV~ggcWgQP43JHogUUjqjOMr3wJ0aazC1VjXHfDwJ26pwogp-xa9AT7T5JCFqsrbhMoLo4k2uh0W6qn0c7iDa8~QD6biBKmMajocC1V7BBIdUZyLAZXpx7yC0Nv6a07mGgCSTLId~y4lxJxyDF-woj21TSftkrtMXdrZ91B0vls8b4-ytSNehQq3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Flagler County commissioners discussed the future of the Sheriff’s Operations Center on Jan. 14, directing staff to provide more frequent public workshops, maintain transparency and continue work with sheriff’s staff and consultants while final test results are awaited.

The discussion followed reports that employees assigned to the operations center have experienced health concerns; the sheriff’s office vacated portions of the facility and operations were redistributed across county buildings. Sheriff Rick Staley said employees “deserve a safe, an efficient workplace” and urged a timely plan for both a cost‑effective interim solution and a long‑term decision.

Commissioner Sullivan urged that the board plan for multiple contingencies — from repair to full replacement — and to “game out options” including cost estimates and timelines. County staff and consultants are awaiting final testing results from Terracon, the CDC and other specialists, commissioners said; those results will inform whether the facility can be remediated or must be replaced.

County Attorney Hadid cautioned that how the board structures commissioner involvement matters for public‑meeting law: an informal commissioner point person can observe ad hoc staff working groups without triggering formal public‑meeting notice requirements; a formal task force or advisory committee would require public notices, minutes and defined authority. Clerk Tom Bexley reminded the board the facility is “a very large capital asset” and that commissioners bear responsibility for decisions in the sunshine.

Commissioners agreed to a path of more frequent, public workshops on the issue and to keep the sheriff and staff coordinating on interim steps; several commissioners proposed appointing a commissioner as a liaison to the working group (naming of representatives was discussed but not formally voted). The board emphasized urgency: the sheriff’s staff remain decentralized and requested a clear, cost‑efficient plan for short‑term consolidation and long‑term disposition.

Ending: Staff will continue testing and reporting; commissioners asked for more regular workshop updates and clearer cost estimates for repair, replacement, and temporary facilities while the sheriff and staff maintain operations.
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