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Votes at a glance: Jackson County approves permits, grants, change orders and courthouse sculpture funds
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Summary
At its meeting, Jackson County commissioners approved a package of routine and grant‑funded items — from a FDOT bridge resolution and a temporary alcohol permit to a CDBG‑funded hospital change order and up to $15,000 for a courthouse sculpture — detailed below.
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved a series of motions covering permits, grants, contracts and capital items during its regular meeting.
Key votes and approvals
- FDOT bridge resolution (Prim Road, Graceville): Commissioners approved a resolution to accompany an FDOT agreement authorizing bridge work.
- Temporary alcoholic beverage permit (Partners for Pets): Board authorized a temporary permit for a private event on the Bontrager property.
- Public hearing set for telecom variance: A public hearing on a vertical telecommunications variance was set for Feb. 24, 2026, at 6 p.m.
- Consent agenda: Included bills, a right‑of‑way use permit and internal policies; adopted by unanimous consent.
- Indian Springs Sewer Project change order (Phase 2B): Change order number 3 ($21,213.97), grant‑funded, approved to add striping work on Apalachee Trail.
- Interlocal reciprocity agreement (contractor competency cards): Board approved an interlocal MOU to revoke reciprocity for certain competency cards issued in Calhoun County during a specific timeframe when testing procedures were not followed; county attorney said the MOU does not expose Jackson County to liability.
- Standby ambulance agreement (Ag Center event 03/24/2022): Approved a contract to provide ambulance coverage and specified hourly charges.
- Medication‑management software trial: Approved a one‑year trial for Fire & Rescue; the state agreed to pay the first year and the annual license cost if unpaid would be about $4,500.
- Community Wildfire Protection Plan: Approved a plan developed by Florida Forestry Service that may open mitigation grant opportunities and is filed with the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
- Purchase of 5 ventilators: Approved purchase as a budgeted item with preventive maintenance to be covered by core funds.
- Holy Neck Road overlay: Authorized staff to put the overlay project out for bid to address repeated claims and work orders.
- RJ Young contract renewal (printing/copying): Approved renewal, with a small projected budget overrun in the category.
- Florida Boating Improvement Grant (Howells Landing, ~$65,000): Approved acceptance and authorized the chair to sign; board later approved purchase of a docking system funded by the grant.
- Jackson Hospital air‑purification change order (CDBG): Approved change order #2 using 100% CDBG funds and extending the schedule by 150 days; any costs beyond grants would be the hospital’s responsibility.
- EHP master service agreement: Approved a voluntary employee program agreement previously negotiated and reviewed by counsel.
- Marianna High School band fee waiver: Approved a request to waive facility rental fees for a fundraiser to support the band’s participation in the Sugar Bowl parade (fundraising target ~$82,000 for ~81 students).
- Courthouse tree removal and sculpture (up to $15,000, courthouse funds): Approved removal of a diseased courthouse tree and authorized use of courthouse funds (not county general funds) up to $15,000 to commission a sculpture; staff will return with artist renditions before final sculpture approval.
Most motions were moved and seconded on the record and carried; votes were taken by show of hands. The board instructed staff to carry out implementation steps and to return with additional details where necessary.
