Polk County Board of County Commissioners

(Organizational)

Meeting Minutes - Final

November 18, 2025 Regular BOCC Meeting

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Organizational Meeting

Rollcall

Commissioner Becky Troutman, Commissioner Rick Wilson,

Commissioner Bill Braswell, Commissioner Martha Santiago,

and Commissioner Michael Scott

Present

CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (RICK WILSON, CHAIR)

INVOCATION

Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (RICK WILSON, CHAIR)

REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD (RANDY MINK, COUNTY ATTORNEY)

Comments from the General Public regarding Reorganization of the Board.

Minutes: There was no one from the public wishing to speak on the reorganization of

the Board.

Elect Chairperson.

Elect Martha Santiago as Chair.

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED

Bill Braswell

Becky Troutman

Troutman, Wilson, Braswell, Santiago, and Scott

SECONDER:

AYE:

Minutes

Minutes: Chair Santiago thanked her fellow Commissioners for the vote of confidence.

She said she appreciates it and she looks forward to this year being the Chair and

helping out with the different aspects of the county.

Elect Vice Chairperson.

Elect Bill Braswell as Vice Chair.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYE:

APPROVED

Becky Troutman

Rick Wilson

Troutman, Wilson, Braswell, Santiago, and Scott

Adopt Resolution Authorizing Banks to Honor and Cash Warrants signed by new

Chairperson and the Clerk effective November 18, 2025.

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED

Bill Braswell

Rick Wilson

SECONDER:

Troutman, Wilson, Braswell, Santiago, and Scott

AYE:

Recognition of the outgoing Chair.

Minutes: Chair Santiago recognized Rick Wilson as the outgoing Chair. She said it is a

privilege to recognize him for the outstanding job he has done as a leader. She said he

has touched on a lot of things and issues and he has accomplished a lot during his

tenure as Chair. She thanked him for his leadership and his commitment to our county

from taking the lead daily with legislative matters to hosting our Polk County Day in

Tallahassee; she stated he has made sure our priorities were heard. She said from

heading up our board meetings and leading us through the budget session and

Community Investment Program priorities he has continued to support the issues most

important to the Commission and our community. She thanked him for his passion and

dedication to Polk County and our residents.

Commissioner Wilson said it has been an honor working with the people on this Board

and the staff in this county. He said it has been an honor and that makes it a lot easier.

He said this past year, we always have our ups and downs, and working together we

get through it. He said we work hard to make this county better. He said he

appreciates the opportunity and he thanked everyone.

PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS

B.1. Comments.

Minutes: Stephanie Yocum, Polk Education Association, said the millage referendum

is not just part of their job but they should be in solid support of strong public schools.

She said state representatives are defunding public schools to funnel billions of

unaccountable tax dollars to private schools, for profit charters and home schools and

the decision must be made to fund strong public schools. She said strong public

schools are the foundation of democracy. She discussed the need for meaningful living

wages for everyone who works in our public schools. She said to use their political and

relational capital to lobby our state elected officials to fully fund public schools. She

said starting in January, the Board will enjoy a salary for part-time work on this Board

for $2,000 less than the average teacher salary and twice as much as the average

support staff is paid. She encouraged support.

Commissioner Wilson said he is not against this or any teacher and he wants things to

be better. He said with how this went down is what he was against and with the tone.

He said this is right where it needs to be and we got accomplished what we wanted to

get accomplished so the people of this county know where this comes from.

Kat Nickell said she is a life long resident and a public school graduate. She said that

the schools are funded as a rural area. She said with 446 posted instructional

vacancies we need something to recruit and retain high quality educators. She

discussed the various positions that are needed and said we are having a hard time

with the funding from the state. She said as soon as this is placed on the ballot, she

wants them to support this publicly.

Mathew Crowley said he is a special education para educator and a father. He said he

shows up everyday in our schools because our kids deserve stability and support. He

said that he make $16.60 an hour to work with our most vulnerable students. He said

because of the level of funding the schools receive we are in desperate need of more

resources. He said we cannot recruit and retain qualified educators. He said people are

not leaving because they do not love the work they are leaving because they cannot

survive on the wages. He said they should be proud to trust voters with this choice. He

said to put the measure on the ballot, support this publicly and let the community

decide.

Diane Dreskler said she is a highly qualified educator that was recruited from out of

state in 2017. She said since then she has seen the wages stagnate while the cost of

living rises. She said that she has to discuss every year with her family if they continue

staying here and hope everything gets better or do they leave and add to the problem

of a shortage. She said there are long term subs in every department who are not

qualified to teach and she said there is a substitute in her class trying to figure out how

to each AP Psychology and AP US History in the same day. She said she teaches her

students that the most impactful in government is the local government. She said they

can have the most impact for the county and the community. She said they can put the

power of supporting public schools into the hands of the voters.

Meg Gadley said she is a proud teacher of Polk County public schools and said the

millage impacts the classrooms. She said this is a dedicated revenue source that

strengthens the school system and would generate millions of dollars of recurring

funding and help with gaps in state funding. She said too many teachers leave because

they cannot afford to stay. She said without the funds teachers fill the gaps from their

pockets. She said additional revenue supports critical roles. She said the voters have

the right to decide.

Laura Allgood said she is a 24-year veteran music educator. She asked for them to put

the referendum on the ballot. She said her salary has not been sufficient to keep up

with inflation and the cost of living. She said many struggle and are working two jobs.

She said the schools are in desperate need for higher wages and teachers. She urged

them to do what is right and allow this to be placed on the ballot.

Michael Hayde said he is a 29-year veteran teacher. He discussed his roles as a

teacher. He discussed the need to pay for the teachers. He said we are not going to be

able to keep the good teachers here. He discussed a job offer with Hillsborough County

paying $22,000 more. He said he would like to spend the money that it takes to take

care of the teachers and fix the problems in the schools. He said in neighboring

counties you can see the differences in the facilities and the landscaping.

Tameris Roughl said she is an ESE inclusion teacher and her husband is a bus driver.

She said we are in dire need of resources to retain qualified educators. She said they

have substitutes teaching core classes and they do their best, but the students are not

receiving the level of instruction needed. She said the students with long term subs are

behind in school.

Bob Nickell asked them to place this on the ballot and to actively support this. He said

60% of the voters approved the environmental lands sales tax in 2022. He discussed

other counties voting for the school tax. He discussed losing staff to other counties. He

said voters will not be mad that this is placed on the ballot, they will be glad that they

support education.

Christy Kirkland discussed students sharing workbooks due to cost. She said from

2008 to now there has been an average increase of 4.8% for veteran teachers; she

said they are talking about $2,600 that is the difference for a 23 year veteran. She said

we have a county that is able to support. She asked for the referendum to be placed on

the ballot.

Patrick Bentley said they are not alright. He discussed the need for higher wages. He

said his colleagues cannot continue living and working here. He said to publicly support

this.

The Chair closed the public comments.

Commissioner Scott thanked everyone who spoke today. He said we are voting by

statute and it is administratively a vote that they do and there is not an opinion section

for us to say yes or no. He said he was curious for more information about this. He said

that education to the public is key. He said the voters will decide whether to approve

this or not. He responded to public comment. He said for Ms. Nickell he appreciates the

compassion that she had and the nature in which she delivered her message. He said

it comes through a lot more clear when it is not tense, emotionally charged or mean

sounding. He stated we look for ways to be better. He said he hopes Superintendent

Heid and the elected members of the School Board are listening to the fact that there

are quite a few issues that exist within the Polk County School Board that the

Commission here cannot fix. He said when his wife was an educator to have

administration come around and tell her to take signs off of walls for high frequency

words because it was not allowed for the current curriculum that is not right. He said to

let the teachers teach. He said there are a lot of avenues with what is going on and he

said to go to the state legislature to get what is necessary to provide the level of

education that our kids and teachers deserve. He said we should invest in the

teachers and the students and offer pay and benefits that are competitive. He said for

our fire fighters, law enforcement and county staff we strive to be world class and we

want to be the destination employer. He tasked the School Board to roll up their

sleeves and find a way to do that. He said hearing what he heard today, even the 1 mill

does not touch all of the areas that were addressed.

Commissioner Troutman thanked everyone for being here. She said she is a mom, a

tax payer, former special education teacher, and she has a child that attends public

school. She said she asked for this to be pulled off the Consent Agenda and she did

that because she thinks it is a firm responsibility of this Board to ensure that the public

understands the process and she believes they accomplished that. She said there

were comments that came up that this has been discussed for months and none of us

watch the School Board meetings and she is sure the School Board does not sit and

watch our meetings. She said this Board has taken two weeks to discuss this process

under the responsibility that she feels that the public deserves to know what is

happening. She stated that the more clear we can make it the better it will be for

everyone. She said she is glad she is not Superintendent Heid with the issues to fix

that have been communicated to many of us since this has come up. She said

somebody mentioned that if the voters know where the money is going they will

approve it and she said there appears to be a lot of distrust about where the money is

going. She said they do want to see the teachers stay and the children to get a good

education. She wished success on this and said from the very beginning no one on this

Board never said they had a desire for this to not be on the ballot. She said they

wanted the public to understand the process. She said we will support this going on the

ballot and we do not have a choice in it.

Chair Santiago said no one on this Board said they do not approve of this. She said her

career has been embedded in education. She said some of the issues she has been

hearing are issues she has been hearing for many many years. She said she supports

education and she has two children who are teachers and she asked do you think that

she does not hear what is going on. She said one of their responsibilities is fiscal

responsibility. She said this was brought to their attention two weeks ago and this is her

eighth year as a Commissioner and they have never raised the millage rate. She said

this is the year when they did not do anything with them so when all of the sudden we

get this information that we have to increase the millage rate it blew her mind how

someone is telling us to do that. She said she supports education and the teachers.

She said she wanted to make sure she had the correct information and she still does

not like the process and she wants people to know that she supports education. She

said she will vote for this even though people think we raised the millage rate.

Commissioner Scott said the public school system is badly broken and if it is that

broken then 1 mill of a property tax is like throwing a squirt gun on a forest fire. He said

from the union, the individual teachers, and anyone who has a voice to use that and be

empowered and make a change.

Chair Santiago welcomed Superintendent Heid and the School Board members

present. She said she knows how their schedule is busy and they appreciate them

being here with us.

Commissioner Troutman said she hopes in the future that we go back to the basics of

reaching out to individuals and using your own relationships of political capital to make

the process better.

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

C.1. Approve Consent Agenda.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYE:

APPROVED

Rick Wilson

Bill Braswell

Troutman, Wilson, Braswell, Santiago, and Scott

COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA)

D.1. Disbursements.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYE:

APPROVED

Becky Troutman

Michael Scott

Troutman, Wilson, Braswell, Santiago, and Scott

D.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on November 4, 2025.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYE:

APPROVED

Becky Troutman

Rick Wilson

Troutman, Wilson, Braswell, Santiago, and Scott

COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)

F.1. Adopt Resolution Calling for a School Board of Polk County Referendum on

November 3, 2026, General Election Ballot on the School Board of Polk County,

Florida authorization to impose an additional 1.0 mill ad valorem tax annually on

taxable property in Polk County for School Operating Purposes beginning July 1,

2027, and ending June 30, 2031.

Minutes: County Attorney Randy Mink discussed the resolution calling for a School

Board of Polk County Referendum on November 3, 2026, General Election Ballot on

the School Board of Polk County, Florida authorization to impose an additional 1.0 mill

ad valorem tax annually on taxable property in Polk County for School Operating

Purposes beginning July 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2031.

Commissioner Troutman said that she hopes that this will be our first and last as we

hope this process is visited by the state legislature.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYE:

APPROVED

Michael Scott

Bill Braswell

Troutman, Wilson, Braswell, Santiago, and Scott

F.2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. QG010 between Florida

Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Polk County and to fund

the Wilson Ranch Reserve Hydrological Restoration Project. (no fiscal impact)

Minutes: County Attorney Randy Mink discussed the Amendment No. 1 to Agreement

No. QG010 between Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Polk County

and to fund the Wilson Ranch Reserve Hydrological Restoration Project.

Commissioner Wilson recused from voting.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYE:

APPROVED

Bill Braswell

Michael Scott

Troutman, Braswell, Santiago, and Scott

Wilson

Recused:

F.3. Approve the Conservation Easement with HGS, LLC, dba RES Environmental

Operating Company (Grantor) in favor of Polk County, a political subdivision of

the State of Florida (Grantee). (No Fiscal Impact)

Minutes: County Attorney Randy Mink discussed the conservation easement with

HGS, LLC.

Commissioner Wilson recused from voting.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYE:

APPROVED

Bill Braswell

Becky Troutman

Troutman, Braswell, Santiago, and Scott

Wilson

Recused:

COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY)

G.1. Accept the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of

Homeland Security, 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response

(FF) Grant (SAFER) funding opportunity for 50 additional firefighter positions

and approve the establishment of the new positions. ($10,228,826.66 one-time

revenue, $6,358,459.84 cash match).

Minutes: County Manager Bill Beasley recommended the Board approve the Federal

Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 2024 Staffing for

Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant by authorizing Holly Newton, Financial

Administrator of Polk County Fire Rescue to accept the grant on the Boards behalf,

approve the 50 additional firefighter positions, and approve the budget resolution to

establish FY25/26 budget for the unanticipated revenue in the amount of

$5,529,095.50. He stated that the remaining years will be budgeted during the yearly

budget process.

Upon question, Mr. Beasley said we had one of these grants eight years ago. He said

then it was a four year agreement and now it is three years. He said the last one was in

2017, but we had one or two prior to 2017.

Upon question, Fire Chief Shawn Smith said for 2024-2025 overtime is down 22% and

the mandatory overtime is down 82%. He confirmed that there will always be a level of

overtime but not mandatory overtime. He said they had the 72 positions to help with

overlapping resources with vacation, sick and FMLA. He said the paramedic

classification is majority of the mandatory overtime.

County Attorney Randy Mink confirmed that the motion covers all three parts included

in the recommendation.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYE:

APPROVED

Rick Wilson

Bill Braswell

Troutman, Wilson, Braswell, Santiago, and Scott

G.2. Approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Winter Haven (CITY) and

Polk County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (COUNTY) for the

protection of Astute Financial Land Trust property, located on the eastern shore

of Lake Pansy and accept Conservation Easement for recordation. ($600,000

one-time expense)

Minutes: County Manager Bill Beasley discussed an interlocal agreement between the

City of Winter Haven and Polk County for the protection of Astute Financial Land Trust

property, located on the eastern shore of Lake Pansy and accept conservation

easement for recordation. He recommended approval.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYE:

APPROVED

Becky Troutman

Bill Braswell

Troutman, Wilson, Braswell, Santiago, and Scott

G.3. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2025-032-01 with

AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (Consultant) for the Spirit Lake Road

Roundabout Project. ($846,132.75 one-time expense)

Minutes: County Manager Bill Beasley discussed the Consultant Services

Authorization No. 2025-032-01 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for the Spirit

Lake Road roundabout project. He recommended approval.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYE:

APPROVED

Rick Wilson

Michael Scott

Troutman, Wilson, Braswell, Santiago, and Scott

COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN)

H.1. Reappoint Matthew S. Swingle as a Member of the Lakes Access Advisory

Committee, for the three-year term, November 17, 2025 through November 16,

2028. (District 1 Appointment)

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYE:

APPROVED

Becky Troutman

Rick Wilson

Troutman, Wilson, Braswell, Santiago, and Scott

H.2. Commissioner Troutman Comments.

Minutes: Commissioner Troutman had no comments.

COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON)

I.1.

Reappoint Linda M. Schultz, Esq. as an Alternate Member of the Polk County

Planning Commission, for the three-year term, January 3, 2026 through January

2, 2029. (District 2 Appointment)

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED

Rick Wilson

Bill Braswell

SECONDER:

Troutman, Wilson, Braswell, Santiago, and Scott

AYE:

I.2.

Commissioner Wilson Comments.

Minutes: Commissioner Wilson had no comments.

COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL)

J.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments.

Minutes: Commissioner Braswell had no comments.

COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO)

K.1. Appoint Cyle Rickner to the Polk County Lakes Access Advisory Committee for

the three-year term, November 17, 2025, to November 16, 2028.

RESULT:

APPROVED

Bill Braswell

Michael Scott

Troutman, Wilson, Braswell, Santiago, and Scott

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYE:

COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT)

L.1. Commissioner Scott Comments.

Minutes: Commissioner Scott thanked Waste and Recycling Director Dale Henderson

and said he is moving onto the City of Miami. He said we have grown a lot as a county

to better serve our residents from garbage to hurricane debris and everything in

between. He said we will miss him and it will be big shoes to fill. He thanked all the

staff with helping him complete his first year on the Board. He said he has been

blessed with knowledge and intelligence across the county with every single division

and he said all are valuable to him and he appreciates the support. He wished

everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Chair Santiago said we are upset Mr. Henderson is leaving and we wish him the best.

Waste and Recycling Director Dale Henderson said he is humbled. He said that

because of staff and the Board's leadership Solid Waste is in a much better position

than it was two and a half years ago. He said we have set the stage for world class

performance both at the landfill and our collection services. He said his team and the

contractors all know what to do moving forward. He thanked the Board for the

leadership and for allowing him to do the job that he loves. He said the residents and

businesses are going to benefit with what they have done with the Solid Waste

Division.

Commissioner Braswell said since he has been here he does not think he has gotten

two emails about garbage.

K.2. Commissioner Santiago Comments.

Minutes: Chair Santiago wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels.

EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Minutes: County Attorney Randy Mink reminded the audience of the procedures for

public hearings and swore in those who plan to speak.

O.1. Public Hearing to consider the adoption of an Ordinance of the Polk County

Board of County Commissioners establishing the "Mandatory Milestone

Inspection Program."

Minutes: County Attorney Randy Mink reviewed the ordinance of the Polk County

Board of County Commissioners establishing the "Mandatory Milestone Inspection

Program". He recommended approval.

The Chair opened a public hearing; no one spoke.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYE:

APPROVED

Becky Troutman

Michael Scott

Troutman, Wilson, Braswell, Santiago, and Scott

REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE

HEARD

P.1. Colleen Harrison - Land Development/Road Issues

Minutes: Colleen Harrison discussed her road and said it is a dirt road. She said that

George Burt was to pave the road and he has not. She said there are three streets that

make up the road. She said that he finished two roads and said a large pipe was

installed that diverts all of the road from a canal off of Knights Station Road onto their

road. She said they are not able to receive emergency services and said it is a serious

problem. She asked that he not be able to develop the property until he brings the road

into compliance. She asked that the road be repaired and maintained.

County Attorney Randy Mink confirmed this is a private road. He said we cannot use

tax money for a private road.

P.3. Comments.

Minutes: Danny Ballard discussed Margo Burt Road. He discussed rains and said that

the road turns into a river and the dirt washes to his house. He said he has had to

shovel mud out of his driveway. He asked if there is anything they can do about it.

Upon question, Roads and Drainage Director Jay Jarvis said he is not aware of any

easements that exist that would make them public. He said if they would be willing to

consider easements if they are connected or if an easement was acquired along the

entire drainage system.

County Attorney Randy Mink said they can look at water being directed to the property

and make sure it has been permitted and done accurately.

Kay Bourque discussed animal control and said we have the lowest save rate. She said

that it is disappointing that they are not willing to consider the proposals or engage in

constructive dialogue. She said she is saddened that we are not doing more. She

asked for an animal welfare advisory committee.

Kristen Ahlberg said Polk County has one of the highest kill rates. She discussed

concerns with sick animals being adopted and said there is no ventilation in the shelter.

Patricia Jacques said she is here on behalf of Cecilia Jennings and Cat Rescue

Alliance. She said that Ms. Jennings was told she could not feed cats. She discussed

the services that are needed and asked when will the county acknowledge this crisis.

Debbie Hicks said they know where she stands. She said she is waiting to see if any

Commissioners are on board so she can repeat what she would like to happen. She

wished them a Happy Thanksgiving.

Brother Anthony Lawrence said he loves this great nation that we are living in. He

wished everyone peace and blessings. He congratulated Chair Santiago. He said he

got a speeding ticket and offered the state trooper strawberries even though he was

guilty and he did not have a bad attitude. He discussed being uplifting so we can all

work together. He said we love our county and the northeast section is growing. He

thanked them for being who they are and said the Board and the sheriff is doing a

great job. He said they must understand Polk County is growing by leaps and bounds.

He wished them a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Chair Santiago thanked Bishop Lawrence for the work he does with the communities.

Commissioner Scott said the way that you deliver a message is often more impactful

than the words that you state. He said he appreciates those that have come up and

been professional.

James Abercrombie said we have a decision making body and asked why don't we put

some of these parks on school grounds. He said Mr. Mink was trying to investigate Ms.

Liseo and embarrassed her and put her entire life out to the public. He said the

Charter states he answers to the Board. He discussed approved agenda items and

said that it was based upon the county manager and county attorney recommendations

without research. He said it was done behind closed doors on Friday. He discussed an

intersection on Deeson Road and the Ross Creek subdivision. He said every project

has promised a traffic light on Kathleen Road at Deeson Road. He discussed people

crossing busy lanes and having to make a u-turn.

Commissioner Scott said this has been a priority project for the county and involves

multiple entities including CSX. He said we are encouraging CSX to move quickly with

that.

P.2. Kevin Noble to discuss semi truck issues on Alturus Road & Alturus Loop Road

Minutes: Kevin Noble discussed semi truck traffic on Alturas Loop Road and Alturus

Road. He said it is not safe for bicyclist. He discussed how he almost lost his life being

run off the road by a semi. He said they need signs. He said they need to divert the

semis and to make this safe. He asked to address this issue.

Commissioner Wilson said it is a lot less than it was and it is in the middle of citrus. He

said a lot has changed and there is a lot of traffic moving out of that area.

County Manager Bill Beasley said maybe a speed feedback sign might be appropriate

in a couple locations. He said along with that and a targeted enforcement with the

Sheriff's office.

Chair Santiago said we will look into this. She adjourned the meeting at 10:46 a.m.