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Board of County Commissioners

April 14, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting

John Law Ayers Commission Chambers, Room 160

Agenda — 68 items

  1. 1 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT MARYELLEN WAITE, RISK MANAGEMENT MANAGER, 15470 FLIGHT PATH DRIVE, BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34604, (352) 540-6289. IF HEARING IMPAIRED, PLEASE CALL 1-800-676-3777. If a person decides to appeal any quasi-judicial decision made by the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, he or she will need a record of the proceeding, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING HAS A START TIME OF 9:00 A.M., AND ALL ITEMS CAN BE HEARD ANYTIME THEREAFTER. UPCOMING MEETINGS:
  2. 2 The Board of County Commissioners' is scheduled to attend an interlocal governmental meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, beginning at 9:00 A.M., at the Pasco-Hernando State College North Campus, 11415 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, B- Building, Room B-104 and B-105, Brooksville. The Board of County Commissioners' next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, beginning at 9:00 A.M., in the John Law Ayers County Commission Chambers, Room 160.
  3. A. CALL TO ORDER
  4. 1. Invocation ▶ jump to 5:27
  5. 2. Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 6:43
  6. B. AGENDA adopted Pass ▶ jump to 7:19
  7. C. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR AMY BALDWIN ▶ jump to 7:28
  8. P. PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR/FIRE CHIEF PAUL HASENMEIER
  9. 11 Presentation Regarding 2025-2026 Inaugural Citizen Academy Program 17232 ▶ jump to 7:43
  10. D. FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION BIOLOGIST CONOR WALSH ▶ jump to 15:16
  11. 14 Presentation by Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Regarding Gopher Tortoises 17276 ▶ jump to 15:42
  12. H. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 209:12
  13. E. ELECTED OFFICIALS ▶ jump to 42:17
  14. F. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ▶ jump to 50:22
  15. G. BOARD/STAFF RESPONSES ▶ jump to 98:42
  16. H. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 170:27
  17. 23 AGREEMENT/GRANT
  18. 1. Amended State Financial Assistance Recipient Agreement With State Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for FY 2025-26 Funding for Mosquito Control Operations and Associated Budget Resolution 17322 adopted Pass
  19. 2. Annual Update to Transit Development Plan for FY 2026 Through 2035 17233 adopted Pass
  20. 3. Hernando County Public Library System Long Range Plan for October 2026 to September 2031 for State Aid to Libraries Grant Program Compliance 17331 adopted Pass
  21. 4. Request Submitted by Library Services to Apply for Florida Humanities Public Humanities Program Grants 16767 adopted Pass
  22. 5. Request Submitted by Sheriff’s Office to Apply for FY 2025 Local Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant 17300 adopted Pass
  23. 6. Tourist Development Council Special Events Marketing Grant Awards to Promote Florida’s Adventure Coast Events for FY 2026 17329 adopted Pass
  24. 36 MISCELLANEOUS
  25. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of March 10, 2026 17364 adopted Pass
  26. 8. Approval of Minutes for Workshop of March 10, 2026 17362 adopted Pass
  27. 9. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of March 24, 2026 17361 adopted Pass
  28. 10. Declaration of Emergency Management Trailer Tangible Property as Surplus for Donation to a County or Surplus and Removal From Fixed Asset Inventory 17327 adopted Pass
  29. 11. Declaration of Various Tangible Property as Surplus for Disposal and Removal From Fixed Asset Inventory 17326 adopted Pass
  30. 12. Resolution Ratifying Decision to Affirm Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Determination of Public Nuisance Vessel Issued to Registration No. FL 1693LJ, Decal No. 08029041 17332 adopted Pass
  31. 13. Resolution Ratifying Denial of Mediated Settlement Agreement With Mark Keschl of Meridien Development, LLC, on Behalf of Gary Haber, Evelyn Haber, Kenneth L. Haber, and Martha Haber, Dated January 27, 2026 (H2482) 17295 adopted Pass
  32. J-3. Award of Quote and Work Authorization Agreement With Seggie Custom Builders, LLC, for Eastside Library Gutter and Soffit Replacement Project for Facilities Department (Contract No.23-T00040/AP; Amount: $101,159.06) 17307 adopted Pass
  33. 14. Satisfaction of Interim Disposal Special Assessment Lien for Jeremy Massingill and Macy Massingill 17271 adopted Pass
  34. 53 PROPERTY
  35. 15. Acceptance of Perpetual Utility Easement From Touchstar Cinemas, Inc., With Hernando County Water and Sewer District for Water Infrastructure Located at 2955 Commercial Way 17282 adopted Pass
  36. 56 RESOLUTION
  37. 16. Resolution Congratulating Community Legal Services Upon Occasion of 60th Anniversary 17346 adopted Pass
  38. 17. Resolution Proclaiming April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month 17317 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 183:50
  39. 18. Resolution Proclaiming April 2026 as Fair Housing Month 17337 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 195:27
  40. I. CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE ▶ jump to 209:17
  41. 64 Transmittal of Minutes From Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of February 9, 2026 17284
  42. 65 PAGE BREAK
  43. J. DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES CARLA ROSSITER-SMITH ▶ jump to 229:03
  44. 1. Award of Construction Contract to Air Mechanical and Service Corporation for Hernando County Detention Center Bravo Rooftop Air Conditioning Unit Replacement Project (Contract No. 26-C01184/JG; Amount: $1,214,000.00) 17258 adopted Pass
  45. 2. Award of Quote and Work Authorization Agreement With Goodwin Bros. Construction, Inc., for Old Spring Lake Pond Retrofit Project for Public Works Department (Contract No. 23-T00040/AP; Amount: $199,359.36) 17287 adopted Pass
  46. 3. Award of Quote and Work Authorization Agreement With Seggie Custom Builders, LLC, for Eastside Library Gutter and Soffit Replacement Project for Facilities Department (Contract No.23-T00040/AP; Amount: $101,159.06) 17307
  47. 4. Award of Quote and Work Authorization Agreement With TITAN, Consultants & Engineers, LLC, for Linda Pedersen Boardwalk Repair Project for Parks and Recreation Department (Contract No. 24-TFG00704/AP; Amount: $222,976.00) 16878 adopted Pass
  48. 5. Award of Term Contract to Action Environmental, LLC, for Household Hazardous Waste Transportation and Disposal Services for Solid Waste Department (Contract No. 25-T001174/GB; Amount: $125,000.00) 17319 adopted Pass
  49. 6. Award of Term Contract to Quality Equipment & Parts, Inc., for Purchase of Remote Controlled Tree Trimmer for Fleet Department (Contract No. 26-T01248/JG; Amount: $208,545.00) 17283 adopted Pass
  50. 7. Change Order No. 1 to Purchase Order With Seggie Custom Builders, LLC, for Cypress Lakes Residence Renovation and Repair Project for Parks and Recreation Department (Contract No. 23-T00040; Amount: $19,829.78) 17324 adopted Pass
  51. 8. Change Order No. 3 to Purchase Order With Mohsen Design Group, Inc., for Design and Construction Engineering Inspection Services for Runway 3-21 and Abandoned Runway Conversion Project at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport and Associated Budget Amendment (Contract No. 24-RFQG00712; Amount: $278,961.00) 17309 adopted Pass
  52. 9. Utilization of Florida Sheriffs Association Contract With Mid Florida Diesel, Inc., for Purchase of Generators Utilizing Equipment, Repair and Parts for Utilities Department (Contract No. 26-P0270B; Estimated Amount: $137,144.00) 17296 adopted Pass
  53. 10. Utilization of Omnia Partners Contract With Safari Micro, Inc., for Fortinet Cyber Security Software for Fifth Judicial Circuit Court (Contract No. 26-P0282B; Amount: $54,288.32) 17292 adopted Pass
  54. 86 PAGE BREAK
  55. K. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SCOTT HERRING ▶ jump to 231:56
  56. 1. Acceptance of Deed of Dedication From Hawk Sunrise, LLC, for Right of Way Expansion Project on Kettering Road 17029 adopted Pass
  57. 2. Contract for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate Between Hawk Lake Hideaway, LLC, and Hernando County Water and Sewer District for Property Located on Hexam Road for Proposed Water Treatment Plant for Utilities Department 16482 adopted Pass
  58. L. CHAIRMAN JERRY CAMPBELL ▶ jump to 237:25
  59. 93 Discussion Regarding Proposed Heart of Florida Landfill Leachate Disposal Well 17360 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 245:37
  60. M. COMMISSIONER RYAN AMSLER ▶ jump to 245:39
  61. 96 Discussion Regarding Funding for County Maintained Roads Resurfacing and Expansion Projects 17358 ▶ jump to 245:43
  62. 97 PAGE BREAK
  63. N. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JEFFREY ROGERS ▶ jump to 275:07
  64. 1. Appointment of Colby Artalona to Citizen Advisory Task Force for Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program 17269 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 282:04
  65. 2. Update Regarding Ongoing Board Directives 16924 ▶ jump to 282:22
  66. O. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ▶ jump to 291:01
  67. P. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 309:51
  68. 106 RECESS/RECONVENE ▶ jump to 163:07