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8/12/25 City budget meeting 8/12/25 City Hall 4:30 PM email me if you want a copy of the budget ccitizensnfl@gmail.com

8/12/25 Budget workshop becomes business as usual; I want for my district not what is best for the City. Click on articles button for full story.

8/27/25 City receives $4.56M for water system, home repairs. Click on articles button for full story.

9/9/25  LIVE OAK CITY COUNCILE WANTS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE OLD CITY HALL BUILDING .Click on articles button for full story.

City tentatively approves millage 3.41% above rollback rate. Click on articles button for full story.

9/23/25 City approves final budget with some discussion over a new generator for city hall and the annex. Click on articles for full story.

10/12/25 Council Meeting: Council Feud Nearly Boils Over, Yulee Honor One Step Closer,  City-County luncheon will kick off Florida City Week.  Click on articles for full story.

11/10/25 Council Meeting: Old City Hall renamed in honor of Yulee, CRA expands to a larger ares, Avery Smith tells what changes she would make if she were Mayor.  Click on articles for full story.

12/9/25 Council Meeting: The meeting started out with a civil tone while honoring Joann Luther's retirement after 39 years of service to the city, The mood quickly changed when councilwoman Robinson asked about a letter given to the council regarding employees that feel the council is adversarly toward them at meetings, the tone continued when councilman Jefferson questioned why some of his items were not on the agenda which lead into an attack on the city administrator and  attorney, two rowes of citizens abrubtly left the meeting as councilman Jefferson continued on his rampage while the chairman did his best to bring the meeting to order. Click on articles button for the full story.

8/5/25 BOCC MEETING: Here we go folks NFWUA will take over operations and billing of OUR WATER & SEWER facilities on October 1, 2025 at a cost of $822K to Suwannee's residents.

8/19/25 BOCC MEETING:  Jason Furry named temporary county administrator as of September 27, 2025 the day after Greg Scott retires. Click on articles button for full story.

8/19/25 EMAIL INFORMATION FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY: EOC audit delayed till end of September.

8/28/25 SUWANNEE COUNTY P & Z MEETING: The Florida Department of Ag withdrew its request for special exception for a gun range at 252 & 49. Don't get too excited they are continuing construction as of 8/29/25, and in my opinion do not need the exception to build the range, see state statute 790.333. Click on articles button for full story.

9/2/25 BOCC MEETING: Final assessments: Fire $151, Solid Waste $250 per household. Click on articles button for full story.

9/2/25 BOCC MEETING: Suwannee County adds restrictions on groups’ comments. Click on articles button for full story.

9/2/25 BOCC MEETING: Special permit request by Suwannee Iron Works –

9/16/25  BOCC Meeting: Suwannee Iron Works reportedly moving to Hamilton County, Commissioner Land wants to review and amend LDR's to update .This was the last meeting Greg Scott attended prior to his retirement.  Click on articles button for our thank you letter to Mr. Scott.

9/22/25 County cuts tax rate for first time in 12 years. Click on articles button for full story.

10/7/25 BOCC Meeting: County offers to offload roads to the City of Live Oak, SCSO adds useful tool in Flock cameras, Board supports no wake zone on lower Ichetuuknea, Board recognizes 4-H group. Click on articles button for full stories. County attorney Morrison advised that the EOC audit will most likely be completed in November.

10/21/25 BOCC Meeting: Courthouse copper roof repair cost rejected and going out to bid,

A citizen expressed concerns over dogs running loose killing chickens and scaring residents no resolution made at this meeting, Interim County Administrator Jason Furry discussed compensation and compensation study for employees, Powell & Jones presented the finical report for 2023/2024 with comments regarding the SCSD and possible fraud. Sam St John in the hot seat again, Bo Hancock called for him to resign. I can't wait for the EOC audit in November. Adam Morrison advised the board that they have received subpoenas for records from public works and EOC for work done at Mills repair shop. Click on articles button for full story and link to the audit.

11/4/25 BOCC Meeting: Commissioner Perkins out sick for this meeting, FDOT representatives were present and gave an update on road projects they are involved with. Consent agenda approved with not discussion, Moses Clepper complained about the time limit for public comments. RUMOR has it that the EOC audit will be completed by 11/14/25 (just rumor no confirmation) . Zoning change could lead to new mobile home park by Frier, Legislative representatives here 11/12/25 @ 10:00AM, Six apply for administrator position.  Click on articles button for full story .

11/12/25 Legislative Update: Legislators waiting for tax plan on property taxes, Senator Simon stated Mental Health needs to be addressed before campus carry, CRA's are still a concern, Wayne Hannaka voiced his concerns. Click on articles button for full story,

Here is the link for full video:  https://thefloridachannel.org/videos/11-12-25-suwannee-county-legislative-delegation-meeting/

11/18/25 BOCC Meeting: Commissioner Perkins still out sick prayers for his recovery, Charlene Moss made a statement regarding praise for the commission, Thank you Ms. Moss for mentioning Wayne Hannaka and Concerned Citizens of North Florida in you opening statement, Commissioner White elected to chairman and Commissioner Hale vice chair beginning December 2, 2025, A presentation and proclamation presented to the Gwinn family honering Terry Donnell Gwinn, Consent agenda with 18 items approved with no discussion, Fire Chief Miller gave a presentation on CORE funds available and asked the board to approve the project after review by the attorney at the next meeting, Chairman Land discussed a property purchase that would be for future buildings and expansion of county resources the property purchase was approved , Additional funds were approved in the consent agenda for the EOC Audit by Cherry Bekaert in the amount of $15,000 due to expanded scope and delays in receiving information, the audit should be ready for discussion at the December 2nd BOCC meeting per county attorney. Click on articles button for full story.

 12-3-25  EOC Special Meeting Agenda and Audit on Suwannee County Page

11/26/25 Previous Sheriff's Office Finance Director arrested today Click on articles button for full  story

11/26/25 We are sad to hear of the passing  of Commissioner Perkins, he was a good christian man and served his duty well on the county commission, he will be missed, God Bless his family.

12/2/25 BOCC Meeting:, a new cell tower was approved 4-0, just a little background the commission has no ability to deny a cell tower without a potential federal lawsuit. The company that proposed a new tower at the fairgrounds has remove their petition, county welcomes Elite Industries, a letter to the Governor regarding the passing of Commissioner Perkins was approved to be sent, next step is for the Governor to appoint someone or he may just wait for the next election, each commissioner stated their sadness for the passing of Mr. Perkins and asked for prayers for his family,  Jimmy Norris recognized Charissa Setzer for her economic development certification. Click on Articles for full stories.

12/3/25 Special Meeting to review findings of Cherry Baekert Audit: A video of findings by the Baekert firm was played for the audience that gave a overview of the findings, it was quite long however it did give enough detail for the public to understand what their findings were, none of which shined a good light on EOC and the Sheriff's Department. In the end the commision decided to take over the EOC in 90 days and allow the fire chief to be the primary contact until a new management team could be put in place. The position will be filled following hiring guidelines and current people would be welcome to submit for the position along with any qualified persons. The full audit will be forwarded to state representatives and law enforcement agencies for their review and action. Video of the meeting will be posted on our Suwannee County page when available.

12/16/25 BOCC Meeting: Jason Fury voted to become next Suwannee County Administrator, Brenda Flanagan to become Director of Public Works, a deicion on grant money and 25% match by the county to help flood prone property delayed till next meeting, Doggie Dude Ranch rescure asked for help, but were not clear what they needed since City Pound is closed due to damage, Fire Chief Miller presented the CORE funds agreement which will pay for additional personnel and resources for at home help the agreement which is earmarked for Suwannee at $7777K was unanimously approved. Airport rules and regulations adopted.

 Wayne's short version of NFWUA. Click on NFWUA Button below

7/30/25 Meeting: The board approved an interlocal agreement to take over Columbia and Suwannee County water and sewer operations. This agreement will now go to each county for approval. Agreement on NFWUA page APPROVED 8/6/25 AT BOCC MEETING

8/7/25 Columbia County approves interlocal agreement at 8/7/25 commission meeting

8/5/25 Here we go folks NFWUA will take over operations and billing of OUR WATER & SEWER facilities on October 1, 2025 at a cost of $822K to Suwannee's residents, and $870K to Columbia County residence.

9/3/25 Meeting: October 1 meeting will stay as is after that meetings will be changed to the third Monday of the month.

 Per Raftelis update rate study will be completed in the next couple of months,

 Per Shannon Roberts business plan should be completed by the end of September.

 Legal services contract approved for $6,250 per month on a yearly basis.

 Edmunds/UMBS billing service contract approved in the amount of $22, 180 (not budgeted).

 Data Integrity Services agreement approved in the amount of $4,573. Approval for a credit card with $12,500 per month approved for Shannon Roberts.

 Wayne Hannaka asked why meetings are not videotaped, with no reply and why Shannon has been applying for grants without the board prior approval, the reply was we do not require it at this time. Click on articles button for full story.

10/1/25 NFWUA Officially Takes Over Utility Operations. Click on articles button for fully story.

10/1/25 NFWUA Identifies goals for the state  at regular meeting and sets dates for meetings for the comming year. Click on articles button for full story.

11/12/25 Kevin Kirby, Columbia County’s Co-Commander, files ethics complaint, including collusion, against County Commissioner Rocky Ford  Click on NFWUA Button below

11/17/25 NFWUA Meeting canceled after Director Roberts fails to properly advertise the public meeting.

12/13/25 County fined by DEP for Ellisville plant. Click on Articles Button for full story

12/15/25 NFWUA Meeting:January meeting date changed to the 20th at Suwannee County, Special called meeting scheduled for January 5th location to be determined, Ratillis report to be completed in January only 5 months late, Web site services contract approved in the amount of $4,800, Lease agreement of 2025 ford 4X4 crew cab truck for Shannon approved in the amount of $1,400 per month after 3 citizens object to the type and amount, Bulk rate to sell water to Fort White set at $8.00 per 1,000 gallons, multiple issues with Ellisville water plant including over $11,000 in fines along with site in Suwannee County discussed with no real resolution other than schedule a meeting for 1/5/26, Letter from FDEP has been in the hands of the director since September with no action until this date, the repairs estimated to be in the millions of dollars, and fines will continue.