Hernando County  
Board of County Commissioners  
Regular Meeting  
Minutes  
October 24, 2023  
CALL TO ORDER  
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in the John Law  
Ayers County Commission Chambers, Government Center, Brooksville, Florida.  
Attendee Name  
John Allocco  
Title  
Chairman  
Elizabeth Narverud  
Steve Champion  
Jerry Campbell  
Brian Hawkins  
Toni Brady  
Carla Burrmann  
Scott Herring  
Jon Jouben  
Vice Chairman  
Second Vice Chairman  
Commissioner  
Commissioner  
Deputy County Administrator  
Aquatic Services Manager  
Public Works Director/County Engineer  
County Attorney  
Christopher Linsbeck  
Michelle Miller  
Gordon Onderdonk  
Jeffrey Rogers  
Carla Rossiter-Smith  
Heidi Kurppe  
Community Services Director  
Planning Administrator  
Utilities Director  
County Administrator  
Chief Procurement Officer  
Deputy Clerk  
Invocation  
Pledge of Allegiance  
AGENDA  
Motion  
To approve the Agenda.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Elizabeth Narverud  
Brian Hawkins  
Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins  
REPRESENTATIVE SHARON CHRISTIAN OF AMERICAN RED CROSS OF  
FLORIDA  
Presentation by American Red Cross of Florida Recognizing Janie Morales for  
Extraordinary Personal Action Taken at Tampa Bay Rays Game on June 9, 2023  
SHERIFF AL NIENHUIS  
Update Regarding Boating on Weeki Wachee River  
CITIZENS' COMMENTS  
Citizens commented on various topics and issues.  
BOARD/STAFF RESPONSES  
The Board and/or staff responded to questions and concerns expressed during Citizens'  
Comments.  
Comm. Champion temporarily left the meeting and returned shortly thereafter.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Ratification of License/Use Agreement With Federal Emergency Management Agency,  
and U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Disaster Recovery Center Located at  
Hernando County Spring Hill Branch Library at 9220 Spring Hill Drive  
Approval of Letter to Office of Criminal Justice Grants Regarding FY 2023 Drug Court  
Testing  
Discharges of Orders and Satisfactions of Sheriff’s Office Special Master Liens for  
Deonna R. Tucker, Lisa Mungo, and Mathew Adam Latos  
Release of Special Master’s Order Liens to Correct Error of Lien  
Satisfactions of Interim Disposal Special Assessment Liens for Ashley Suarez; Samuel  
Wingate; and Jerome James Odell and Amber Dawn Odell  
Transmittal of List of Accounts Payable Disbursements for Weeks Ended September 15,  
2023, September 22, 2023, and September 29, 2023  
Various Discharges of Orders and Satisfactions of Code Enforcement Special Master  
Liens  
Various Satisfactions of Code Enforcement Public Nuisance Abatement Special  
Assessment Liens  
Final Plat for Anderson Snow Estates  
Final Plat for Waterford Phase 2  
Motion  
To approve the Consent Agenda.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Steve Champion  
Brian Hawkins  
Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins  
CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE  
Correspondence From Attorney Jeff Gaddy Regarding Proposed Settlement Reached in  
Opioid Lawsuits With Masters Pharmaceutical; and Executed Masters Pharmaceutical  
Settlement Participation Agreement and Settlement Statement  
Correspondence From Various Customers Expressing Appreciation for Services  
Provided by Department of Public Works Staff  
Letter From U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Regarding  
Community Development Block Grant Program Urban County Requalification for FY  
2024-2026  
Notice of Conditional Use Permit Actions Taken by Planning and Zoning Commission  
on October 9, 2023  
Notice of Purchasing Policy Exceptions for September 2023  
Notice of Special Exception Use Permit Action Taken by Planning and Zoning on  
October 9, 2023  
Transmittal of FY 2024 Adopted Budget for Southern Hills Plantation Homeowners  
Association, Inc.  
Transmittal of Rabies Surveillance Quarterly Summary Report for July 1, 2023, Through  
September 30, 2023, From Health Department  
Transmittal of Southwest Florida Water Management District FY 2024 Meeting Schedule  
and Boundaries Map  
RECESS/RECONVENE  
The Board recessed at 11:00 a.m. and reconvened at 11:10 a.m.  
PUBLIC HEARING  
Proof of publication of Notice of Public Hearing was noted for the scheduled public hearing.  
Ordinance Establishing Cabot Citrus Farms Community Development District  
There was no public input.  
Motion  
To approve the staff recommendation (Ordinance No. 2023-14).  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Steve Champion  
Brian Hawkins  
Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JEFFREY ROGERS  
Interlocal Agreement With Cabot Citrus Farms Community Development District  
Motion  
To approve the staff recommendation.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Steve Champion  
Brian Hawkins  
Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins  
Ratification of Proclamation No. 2023-07 Extending Declaration of Local State of  
Emergency Due to Hurricane Idalia  
Motion  
To ratify.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Jerry Campbell  
Brian Hawkins  
Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins  
Update Regarding Ongoing Board Directives  
DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TONI BRADY  
Comm. Champion temporarily left the meeting.  
Budget Resolution Recognizing Revenue From State Department of Transportation  
Grant for Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport Eastside Roadway Improvements  
Project  
Motion  
To approve the staff recommendation (Budget Resolution No. 2023.213).  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Brian Hawkins  
Jerry Campbell  
Allocco, Narverud, Campbell and Hawkins  
Champion  
ABSENT:  
Budget Resolution Reducing Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services FY  
2023-24 Funding for Mosquito Control Operations  
Motion  
To approve the staff recommendation (Budget Resolution No. 2023-214).  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Brian Hawkins  
Jerry Campbell  
Allocco, Narverud, Campbell and Hawkins  
Champion  
ABSENT:  
Budget Resolutions Recognizing Additional Revenue From Grant Funding and Mid-Year  
Adjustment for FY 2022-23  
Motion  
To approve the staff recommendation (Budget Resolution Nos. 2023-215 and 2023-216).  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Brian Hawkins  
Jerry Campbell  
Allocco, Narverud, Campbell and Hawkins  
Champion  
ABSENT:  
Discussion Regarding Proposed Agenda Topics for Second Planning Retreat Workshop  
Scheduled for December 5, 2023  
Comm. Champion returned to the meeting.  
CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER CARLA ROSSITER-SMITH  
Ratification of Emergency Purchase Order to Dobbs Equipment, LLC, for Equipment  
Repair for Solid Waste Department (Amount: $45,097.62)  
Motion  
To approve the staff recommendation.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Steve Champion  
Elizabeth Narverud  
Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins  
UTILITIES DIRECTOR GORDON ONDERDONK  
Modified Utility Work and Design by Highway Contractor Agreement (at Utility Expense)  
With Department of Transportation; and Three-Party Escrow Agreement for Utility Work  
Along US 301 From Pasco County Line to State Road 50/Cortez Boulevard and  
Associated Resolutions  
Motion  
To approve the staff recommendation (Budget Resolution No. 2023-217 and Resolution No.  
2023-218).  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Steve Champion  
Elizabeth Narverud  
Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins  
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/COUNTY ENGINEER SCOTT HERRING  
Acceptance of Deed of Dedication From Sexton-Harburg, LLC, for Right of Way on  
County Line Road  
Motion  
To approve the staff recommendation.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Brian Hawkins  
Elizabeth Narverud  
Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins  
Contract for Purchase and Sale of Property With Gazelle Home Offers, LLC, for Property  
Located on Josephine Street to be Used to Mitigate Flooding Issues (Key # 13087)  
Motion  
To approve the staff recommendation.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Steve Champion  
Brian Hawkins  
Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins  
Resolution Establishing Inventory List of All Real Property Within Its Jurisdiction to  
Which County Holds Fee Simple Title That is Appropriate for Use as Affordable Housing  
Motion  
To approve the staff recommendation (Resolution No. 2023-219).  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Steve Champion  
Jerry Campbell  
Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins  
AQUATIC SERVICES MANAGER CARLA BURRMANN  
Update Regarding Projects Under RESTORE ACT Oil Spill Impact Allocation  
Comm. Campbell temporarily left the meeting and returned shortly thereafter.  
There was Board consensus to move forward with the staff recommendation.  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR CHRIS LINSBECK  
Discussion Regarding Jenkins Creek Park Fishing Pier Replacement Project  
There was Board consensus to direct the staff to add this to and to advertise for pot one  
projects under the RESTORE Act grant funding.  
Naming of Park Facility in Memory of Lorenzo Hamilton  
Motion  
To approve the name of Coach Lorenzo Hamilton Sr. Park.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Steve Champion  
Brian Hawkins  
Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins  
RECESS/RECONVENE  
The Board recessed at 1:20 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m.  
PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MICHELLE MILLER  
Petition Submitted by Else McCord and Jerry D. McCord for Hardship Relief From  
Subdivision Regulations  
There was no public input.  
Motion  
To approve the staff recommendation (Resolution No. 2023-220).  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Steve Champion  
Brian Hawkins  
Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
Proofs of publication of Notices of Public Hearing were noted for the scheduled public  
hearings.  
Ex Parte Communications  
Chairman Allocco and Comms. Campbell, Champion, Hawkins and Narverud announced the  
ex parte communications that they had had concerning the quasi-judicial petitions being  
considered at this meeting.  
County Attorney Jon Jouben advised the Commissioners that any ex parte communications,  
however received, could play no part in their deliberations.  
Adoption of Informational Packet  
The Agenda packet that was submitted to the Board included written information regarding the  
cases to be considered which needed to be accepted into evidence for the hearings.  
The staff recommended that the Board accept the Agenda packet, including the staff reports,  
into evidence as if read aloud in their entirety.  
Motion  
To approve.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Elizabeth Narverud  
Brian Hawkins  
Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins  
Rezoning Petition Submitted by M. Daniel Construction, Inc. (H2263)  
There was no public input.  
Motion  
To approve the request for an expansion of the PSF (public service facility) overlay with  
deviations and modified performance conditions to include asbestos collection and disposal  
no less than 600-feet from the southern border, and with striking Performance Condition No.  
11 (Resolution No. 2023-221).  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Brian Hawkins  
Steve Champion  
Allocco, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins  
Narverud  
NAYES:  
Appeal of Administrative Decision Submitted by John Henry and Pamela Henry  
There was no public input.  
Motion  
To repeal the Planning and Zoning recommendation and to direct staff to move forward in  
having art removed.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Jerry Campbell  
Elizabeth Narverud  
Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins  
Mediated Settlement Agreement With Adam Webster, Wayne Karastury, and Civil-Tech  
Consulting Services, LLC, on Behalf of Mohamed Nazir Hamoui and Nada Hamoui as  
Trustees of the N & N Family Revocable Trust Dated October 12, 2022, and Associated  
Resolution  
The Board accepted public input on this matter.  
Motion  
To deny the mediated proposed settlement.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Jerry Campbell  
Elizabeth Narverud  
Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins  
Rezoning Petition Submitted by Brightwork Real Estate, Inc., on Behalf of Kenneth L.  
Haber, Martha Haber, Gary Haber, and Evelyn Haber (H2167)  
The Board accepted public input on this matter.  
Comm. Hawkins temporarily left the meeting and returned shortly thereafter.  
Comm. Hawkins made the following Motion:  
Motion  
To deny.  
Comm. Narverud seconded the Motion.  
Comm. Hawkins modified his Motion:  
Modification to Motion  
To deny based on request for frontage road waiver.  
Comm. Narverud rescinded her second to the Motion.  
The Motion died for lack of a second.  
Comm. Hawkins made the following Motion:  
Motion  
To deny.  
Comm. Narverud seconded the Motion.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
Brian Hawkins  
Elizabeth Narverud  
Allocco, Narverud, Champion, Campbell and Hawkins  
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  
The Board commented on various issues.  
Deputy County Administrator Toni Brady requested the Board to provide direction for the  
financing of repairs to damage at Pine Island caused by Hurricane Idalia. The Board provided  
direction regarding the financing and for the staff to bring back an item at a future Board  
meeting.  
ADJOURNMENT  
The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.