The February 6, 2024 Board of County Commissioner’s meeting will open with 2 Proclamations. The first recognizing February 2024 as Black History Month and the second commemorating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Otis A. Mason.
Read more about Dr. Mason here: News coverage of Dr. Mason
Consent Agenda
One item of interest in the Consent Agenda is Item 29, the separation agreement for County Attorney David Migut. It appears this is a “mutual separation.” David Migut separation item. Coming on the heels of legal concerns at the Board of County Commissioners and a lawsuit filed by Commissioner Joseph against the other 4 Commissioners, we can expect to see some commentary about this item.
A second item of interest is Consent Agenda item 31, an Economic Development Agreement with Publix Super Markets. Publix Economic Development Agreement
Publix anticipates creating initially 118 new jobs, expanding to 400 jobs over a nine year period. The Board has previously approved a 9 year incentive request on ad valorem taxes in the amount of $5,821,779. This item is the execution of the formal agreement regarding that incentive.
Regular Agenda
Agenda Item 2 is a hearing for a rezoning application for the Mills Workforce Housing to be located off Lewis Speedway. This was recommended for denial by the PZA with a split vote of 3-3.
Full presentation is here: Agenda Item 2
Agenda Item 3 is an appeal of a Planning and Zoning Agency denial of a Special Use Permit for an event space at 3253 State Road 13 North. This project was denied by the PZA on November 2, 2023 and the applicant is requesting the Board overturn that denial. This project was originally approved by the PZA in March of 2022. Because the applicant did not commence the project within one year of the approval, they had to return to the PZA for approval in 2023. At that meeting it was denied. Thus the applicant is coming forward with their appeal.
The full Presentation is here: 3253 State Road 13 North project
Agenda Item 4 is a Request for a Reconsideration or Waiver of One-Year Time Limit to Reapply for the Deer Run PUD.
What does that mean? The Deer Run PUD request was denied by the Board of County Commissioners on September 19, 2023. Under the Land Development code, the applicant cannot reapply for 1 year after the denial. The applicant is requesting the Board to either reconsider their denial or waive the one year requirement. Agenda Item 4
Agenda Item 5 – Proposed Ordinance Amendments for Special Care Housing
This is the first reading of an amendment to the LDC regarding Assisted Living Facilities. This comes at a request made at the September 19, 2023 Board of County Commissioners Meeting. Special Care Housing Amendment
Agenda item 6 – Appointment to the Land Acquisition Management Program (LAMP)
Conservation Board. There is one vacancy on the Board because of the resignation of Jimmy Watson from District 3. There are 3 applications, Lauren Howington, George Spiegel, and Kevin Gamble. LAMP Appointment
Agenda Item 7 – Appointment to the North Coastal Design Review Board
There are 3 vacancies on the North Coastal Design Review Board created by 2 expired terms and an alternate member being appointed as a regular member. There are 3 applications, Sacha Martin, Linda LaCerva, and William Morton.
Full package is here: Appointment to the North Coastal Design Review Board
Agenda Item 8 – Appointment to the Tourist Development Council
Under Saint Johns County Ordinances, 2 elected municipal officials must serve on the council. This is a request to have St. Augustine Beach City Mayor Dylan Rumrell appointed as the representative for St. Augustine Beach. Appointment to the Tourism Development Council
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Beth Tate 
Not sure if this comment will get to your inbox, but it seems puzzling to me that Migut and the County are going their separate ways, especially in light of the last I heard was that the BCC was turning the Joseph legal matter over to the County legal attorneys office.
I must be missing a great deal…
Dianne Battle
It appears Mr. Migut is going to work for Jacksonville Beach.