Minutes (PDF)

BoCC Special Meeting · 2026-07-07 · minutes

[case 26-00460, 26-00461] This document details the Alachua County Special Meeting minutes from July 7, 2026. The meeting included discussions and votes on an FY26 Annual Report Presentation (Case Number 26-00460) and an Organizational Realignment concerning Commission Support Model, Chief of Staff Position, and Assistant County Manager Reorganization (Case Number 26-00461). Key decisions were made regarding the hybrid model for commission support, the minimum central support model, and the approval of the Chief of Staff position. Public comment included Patricia Lee speaking to the Board. Commissioner Prizzia raised questions about the revised Justice Services Report, the Sheriff's Office quarterly report, and the Sheriff's inclusion in bidding processes for food and healthcare contracts. Commissioner Wheeler requested involvement from the Animal Services Advisory Board in reviewing the Animal Services Center report and recommendations. The County is hiring a consultant to review Animal Services Department policies and procedures.