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BOCC Regular Meeting – April 5, 2011

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REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 5, 2011

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on April 5, 2011 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

 

 

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.  Bruce Greenlee gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the following expenditures presented for payment.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

CHECK NUMBER

 104381-104503
FUND

        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

     1,532,097.16
ROAD

          76,137.65
SHIP

          16,450.00
TRANSPORTATION

          12,142.15
911

          16,250.00
COURT FACILITIES

            3,198.70
PROGRESS ENERGY

               674.95
EMS

          12,176.63
FIRE

            7,753.69
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

            4,927.46
UTILITIES

            1,122.76
ADD COURT COSTS

               439.90
CAPITAL PROJECTS

            5,933.34
LANDFILL

            3,294.76
TOTAL  $  1,692,599.15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

Approval of minutes for the Public Hearing held March 8, 2011 and the Regular Board Meeting held March 22, 2011.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes for the Public Hearing held March 8, 2011 and the Regular Board meeting held March 22, 2011 with corrections.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

ZONING

 

Rob Corbitt, Director

A.    Hardship Variance

 

Mr. Corbitt requested Board approval of Petition No. Ha.Va. 1-11, a Hardship Variance for Linda Cunningham.

Comm. Stevens asked if there was any ex-parte communication from any of the Commissioners.  There was none.

Comm. Stevens asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak for or against the petition.

Mr. Scott spoke in favor of the petition stating the petitioner is his mother in law.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Petition No. Ha.Va. 1-11 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Atty. Brown swore in anyone wishing to speak for or against the petitions presented.

 

B.     Final Plat, “Crane Acres”

 

Mr. Corbitt presented and requested Board approval of Petition No. FP 4-10, Final Plat of “Crane Acres.”

Comm. Stevens asked if there was any ex-parte communication from any of the Commissioners.  There was none.

Comm. Stevens asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak for or against the petition.  There was none.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Petition No. FP 4-10, Final Plat of “Crane Acres” as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A.    Resolution 2011-08, Approving a Petition to Vacate, Abandon, and Close Portions of Roads inBronsonHeightsSubdivision.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested approval of Resolution 2011-08, a petition to vacate, abandon and close portions of roads in Bronson Heights Subdivision.

Comm. Stevens asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak for or against the petition.

Rex Paramore asked if 92nd Court would remain open.

Comm. Stevens responded 92nd Court would remain open.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-08 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

VFW

 

Ivan Chubb

A.    Award forCountyEmployee.

 

Mr. Chubb presented an award from the VFW to Willie Barnes of the Levy County Sheriff’s Department.

 

B.     Proposed Proclamation 2011-11 “Because We Care” Day.

 

Mr. Chubb requested approval of Proclamation 2011-11, “Because We Care” Day.  Atty. Brown read the Proclamation into record.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Proclamation 2011-11 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

C.     Letter of Thanks.

 

Mr. Chubb presented a letter of thanks to the Board from the local Veterans.

 

Mr. Chubb also let everyone know of the Memorial Day Services planned for Sunday May 29th and Monday May 30th in Cedar Key.

 

COMMISSIONER MARSHA DREW

 

A.    Certificate of Appreciation.

 

Comm. Drew thanked Mr. Barney and Mrs. Renate Cannon for their service and dedication toLevyCounty.  She then presented a Certificate of Appreciation to them.

 

 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

Jordan Greeen

A.    Tentative Five Year Work Program.

 

Mr. Green gave a presentation to the Board and discussed the Department of Transportation’s five year work program.  He stated each year he comes to meet with theCountyCommissionto solicit for work program priorities, projects the Commission would like to see DOT undertake inLevyCounty.

Mr. Green went over the work program timeline the DOT will use.  He stated they are requesting LevyCountysubmit their letter of work program projects by May 15th.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

 

Barbara Locke, Swain Strickland

A.    Proposed Resolution 2011-15, Establishing a Health Care Citizens Advisory Board

 

Barbara Locke introduced Swain Strickland, who works in Health Promotion and Education at the Health Department.  She requested approval of Resolution 2011-15, establishing a Health Care Citizens Advisory Board which would consist of 17 members.  The Advisory Board would provide access to the Health Care Community; help the Commissioners to identify some gaps in the health care services ofLevyCounty; research funding sources to enhance current health care services.

The Commissioners questioned if a board consisting of less than 17 members would work better.  They had concerns of the 9 members necessary to have a quorum.

After discussion, Mrs. Locke agreed to come back to the next meeting with a definite number of members for the advisory board.

 

 

CLERK OF COURT

 

Danny J. Shipp

A.    Report on School Board Proposal and Space Committee Meeting.

 

Mr. Shipp spoke to the Board in reference to purchasing the old BronsonHigh Schoolproperty for Courthouse expansion.   He stated the Space Committee met on March 15th and presented information on the property available from the School Board and price.  Mr. Shipp asked the Board to make a decision to either move forward with the school property purchase or seek other accommodations.

The consensus of the Board was to pass on the school property acquisition and to look into other property options.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Director

A.    Request the Board Schedule a Public Meeting to Hear a ProposedSmallScaleLandUse Amendment for May 3, 2011. – TABLED –

 

Rob Corbitt requested the Board set a Public Hearing for Tarmac on May 3, 2011 at 6:30 P.M. in Courtroom A.  The Board agreed to set a Public Hearing on the date and time requested.

 

B.     Letter of Support for the Town ofBronson.

Ms. Neely requested a letter of support for the Town ofBronson’s proposal to expand the Town’s existing sewer collection system.

Comm. Bell made a motion to send a letter of support to the Town ofBronsonas requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Carol McQueen stated the 47th Cedar Key Spring Arts Festival held this past weekend was a success.  She then shared with everyone a few upcoming events to take place inLevyCounty:

 

LevyCountyFair begins April 7th –April 10th

Garden Festival atFanningSpringsState Parkthis weekend

Wild Hog Canoe Race on April 30th benefiting LARC

 

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

A.   EMSTax Assessment Proposal

 

Mr. Moody presented the Proposal from Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson for professional services for the EMS Tax Assessment program.  The fee for professional services from Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson will be $13,800 and the fee for GSG’s scope of services is $25,000.

Mr. Moody stated there are three options the Board could choose from for the scope of services:

 

1.      Update the existing methodology by incorporating the tiers used in the Fire Assessment methodology as opposed to square foot rates for non-residential properties.

2.      Update the existing methodology by incorporating more discrete property use categories based onEMScall data.

3.      Develop a new methodology using occupancy factors to create fore discrete property use categories (similar to methodology used for County’sEMSimpact fee program).

 

After discussion among the commissioners, it was agreed to leave the EMS Tax Assessment as is and not have another study done at this time.

 

 

SHIP/WATER

 

Dick Tummond

A.    Satisfaction of Mortgage.

 

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of the Satisfaction of Mortgage for Mary Simmons in the amount of $4,600 in Purchase Assistance.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Satisfaction of Mortgage as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     CDBG

 

1.      Request Approval to Advertise for Proposals to Provide Administration Services for CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant.

 

Mr. Tummond requested approval to advertise for proposals to provide administration services for the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve advertising for proposals as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

2.      Request  Board to Appoint a Committee to Review, Evaluate and Rank Applicants and Submit Back to the Board at a Subsequent Meeting.

 

Mr. Tummond requested the Board appoint a Committee to review, evaluate and rank applicants.

Comm. Stevens suggested appointing Danny Shipp, Fred Moody andDick Tummondto the Committee.  All agreed to these appointments.

 

 

The meeting recessed at 10:50

 

The meeting reconvened at 11:00 A.M.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Drew stated she went to Legislative Day inTallahassee.  Some of what she learned was two entities, the Veterans and the Elder Affairs would not be cut but the Transportation Disadvantaged will be cut by 7%.  Comm. Drew stated she along with Mr. Moody and Donna Capps toured theAlachuaCountyDispatchCenterand saw how they are using technology to streamline their system.

 

Comm. Bell stated there will be a Greenways & Trails meeting this Thursday at 10:00 A.M. in Fanning Springs.  Comm. Bell also let everyone know CLM Workforce is still in need of representation.

 

Comm. Johnson reported the Suwannee River Fair was a success, having $615,000 in sales this year.

Comm. Johnson stated coming up this Sunday at the Levy County Fair there will be a Trashy Art Can Sale.  The cans are painted by different school organizations and the proceeds will go back to the schools.

Comm. Johnson stated he had also attended Legislative Day and spoke of House Bill 5005 which deals with deregulation of several different industries.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ ROUND TABLE

 

A.    Open Discussion on Projects Underway or Items that Commissioners Feel Need to be Addressed.

 

Comm. Drew stated she had requested the round table so the commissioners could discuss openly topics with each other.

 

Comm. Bell stated he is working with Atty. Brown to present a Special Events Ordinance to address some concerns with festivals.

 

Comm. Bell is checking into utilizing a work crew from the Jail.

 

Comm. Bell shared his thoughts on how they could organize working with each department to prevent double work.

Comm. Bell stated he is in favor of a department liaison for the commissioners to work with in each department on budget matters.

Comm. Stevens stated this is how it was done with the departments when he first was elected as a Commissioner and was in favor of it then as well as now.

Comm. Johnson stated he is in favor of a liaison and going back through the county administrator and does not like having a commissioner “over” individual departments.

 

Comm. Drew discussed ideas for Fire andEMSand a Fire/EMS consolidation as a future consideration.

Mr. Moody stated there are vacancies from people retiring or leaving, two retired recently, and just this week Royce Barber and Trish Seibold have resigned fromEMS.  They will be trying to fill these open positions from within.

Comm. Drew spoke about the current phone system and she was interested in having a single phone system for the Board in an effort to lower the cost of phone lines and is also trying to work with one company for all office machines for the County.  Discussion followed of new technology available which could reduce the number of phone lines needed and lower the total cost.

 

Comm. Drew brought up the idea of moving offices from rented office space to County owned office space not currently being used to reduce the cost of rent.

 

Comm. Drew discussed the need for an application and selection policy for selecting the different Boards within the County, as currently there is not one.

Rob Corbitt stated the Board of Adjustments is down to two members and will soon need at least one other member in order to function.

The Licensing Board currently has only three members.

Comm. Stevens advised Mr. Corbitt to put this item on the next agenda to fill the vacancy on the Board of Adjustments Board.

Comm. Drew stated she is interested in having a County grant writer; an employee incentive program; using an intranet service for the County.

 

Comm. Drew asked about Atty. Brown’s contract with the Board.  Atty. Brown answered her contract comes up for renewal every year on October 1st.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:19 P.M.

 

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                          Chairman, Danny Stevens

 

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – March 22, 2011

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MARCH 22, 2011

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on March 22, 2011 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

 

 

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.  Bruce Greenlee gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the following expenditures presented for payment.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

CHECK NUMBER  104237-104380
FUND

        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

        411,118.89
ROAD

        542,089.34
SHIP

            4,595.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV

                 70.62
TRANSPORTATION

          29,365.87
COURT FACILITIES

                 99.00
PROGRESS ENERGY

               306.72
EMS

          40,048.62
FIRE

            8,399.93
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

            1,030.32
UTILITIES

            7,369.46
COMMUNICATION

            9,855.01
CAPITAL PROJECTS

            2,264.50
LANDFILL

          71,583.82
TOTAL  $  1,128,197.10

 

 

MINUTES

 

Approval of minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held March 8, 2011.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting held March 8, 2011 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A.    Adoption of Resolution 2011-08, approving the petition to vacate, abandon and closed portions of roadways and alleys located in Bronson Heights Subdivision, Unit 1 as petitioned by William R. Coutts, Jr.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested approval of Resolution 2011-08, a petition to vacate, abandon and close portions of roadways and alleys located in Bronson Heights Subdivision, Unit 1 as petitioned by William R. Coutts, Jr.

 

Chairman Stevens calls for public comment.

Steven Tuttle spoke and stated he has no problem with the closure except forEasy Blvd.  Mr. Tuttle stated he would like to see this road left open as he owns property which he may sell one day accessible by this road.

Deborah Claskins stated she is Mr. Coutts daughter and had no problem with leavingEasy Blvd.open as well asWilliams Blvd.

Rex Paramore stated he is against the road closure entirely and has a concern with 92nd Court.

 

Atty. Brown states if certain roads are removed from the petition, the Resolution will need to be revised.

The Board decided to TABLE this item until the April 5th meeting due to the discrepancies with petition.  The Public Hearing is continued as well until the April 5th meeting.

 

B.     Request approval to award bid for purchase of two mowers

 

Mr. Greenlee read into public record the four bids received.  The bids are listed below:

 

Ring Power                 $56,266.00 each

HighlandTractor         $42,715.92 each

Live Oak Tractor         $42,849.07 each

GreenSouth                 $40,350.00 each

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to purchase the two mowers from GreenSouth, which was the lowest bid.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

C.     Request guidance from Board on Florida Department of Transportation grant projects.

 

Mr. Greenlee stated the following grants are available and asked if the Commissioners had anything in their Districts they wished to be addressed, to let him know.

 

SCOP – SmallCountyOutreachProgram

SCRAP –Small County RoadAssistance Program

CIPG –CountyIncentiveGrant Program

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERRIFF’S OFFICE

911 ADDRESSING

 

Mike West,

A.    Request Board Chairman’s signature on the E911 Rural County Grant Application.

 

Mr. West requested the Board Chairman’s signature on the E911 Rural County Grant Application in the amount of $25,732.59.   He stated this grant is for software maintenance and maintenance on their 911 equipment.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve having the Chairman sign the E911 Rural County Grant Application as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEVY COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION

 

A.    Proposed Proclamation 2011-14, recognizing Levy County Fair Week, April 4 through April 10, 2011.

Jim Smith, Executive Director and Michelle Jones, Fair Director requested approval and read into public record Proclamation 2011-14, recognizing Levy County Fair Week, April 4 through April 10, 2011.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Proclamation 2011-14 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF THE NATURE COAST

 

Amanda Lovett

A.    Proposed Proclamation 2011-10 recognizing and observing March 21 through March 25, 2011 as Children’s Week inLevyCounty.

 

Ms. Lovett requested Board approval and read into public record Proclamation 2011-10 recognizing and observing March 21 through March 25, 2011 as Children’s Week inLevyCounty.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Proclamation 2011-10 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Barbara Snow

A.    Request approval to place mobile structure at residence for the purpose of a non-profit War Dog Veteran’s group.

 

Ms. Snow, representing the United States War Dog Association, Southern Chapter, spoke to the Board and presented commemorative jewelry for commissioners to view.  Ms. Snow requested Board approval to place a mobile structure at her residence for the purpose of a non-profit War Dog Veteran’s group.

Commissioners suggested Ms. Snow consult Rob Corbitt regarding placing a mobile structure at her residence.

 

 

Anna Prizzia

Slow FoodGainesville

A.    Proposed Proclamation 2011-12, declaring April 12, 2011 as Reinvest Day in support of Buy Local North Central Florida campaign.

 

Ms. Prizzia requested approval of Proclamation 2011-12, declaring April 12, 2011 as Reinvest Day and gave information about the Buy Local North Central Florida campaign.  Ms. Prizzia then read Proclamation 2011-12 into public record.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Proclamation 2011-12 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

Peggy Rowe

 

A.    Discussion about thecountyPolicyregarding Volunteer Drug Screening and Volunteerism.

 

Ms. Rowe, speaking as an active Volunteer and representing Bronson HCE Club spoke to the Board expressing concerns regarding the county’s policy on Volunteer Drug Screening and Volunteerism.

Comm. Stevens explained why drug screening was implemented for volunteers.

Mr. Moody explained the testing is a result of “Drug Free” workplace requirements.

Sylvia Penny spoke to Board stating she thinks the policy is ridiculous.

Mr. Moody stated he will check into the requirements to see if drug testing requirements can be lessened for volunteers.

 

 

 

 

VFW

 

John Wayne Myers, Jr.

Vice Commander, VFW Rebel Post #5625

A.    Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation with cash award to EMT Terri NesSmith, Firefighter David Florance, and Sheriff Investigator Joe Barrera.

 

Mr. Myers, Jr. Vice-Commander of VFW Post 5625 presented Certificates of Appreciation to EMT Terri NesSmith, Firefighter David Florance, and Sheriff Investigator Joe Barrera.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Major Evan Sullivan

A.    Status report on proposed communication center.

 

Major Sullivan, speaking on behalf of Sheriff Johnny Smith, spoke to the Board and gave a status report of the mobile data dispatching system to let them know where they are at now and where they are going.  He stated the Sheriff’s Department had recently gone live with mobile data terminals and silent dispatch.  They believe this new process has the potential to reduce some of the work load of the dispatchers by 20%-30%.  Major Sullivan stated the Sheriff’s Department has traditionally provided dispatch services at no cost to the agencies in the county.  They currently have 12 dispatchers employed at this time, one of which is still in training.  Major Sullivan stated the Sheriff’s Department needs to hire four new dispatchers which would be a cost of $195,142.  The county could not provide the additional money to cover this cost, so each agency would be charged for dispatching services. In light of difficult economic times and uncertainty inTallahassee, the Sheriff has decided not to charge any of the agencies October 1 of this year, as previously discussed.

Major Sullivan stated the following conditions would be required of the agencies in order to continue dispatching services:

 

1.  Agencies will be required to sign an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding), renewing each June.

2.  Agencies must have mobile data terminals, excluding Fire Departments.

3.  Agencies must have data cards for laptops.

4.  Agencies must have e-agent, a software allowing the police officer to run tags at their fingertips.

 

Major Sullivan introduced Hal Floyd, CEO of Beacon Software Solutions.  Mr. Floyd spoke to the Board and explained the silent dispatching system his company provides.  The cost for the software will be $7,500 per agency, which includes one year of support.  After the first year, the support and maintenance fee would be 15% of the $7,500 per year.  The system has been offered toEMSfor a 30-day trial before purchasing.  Currently, Beacon Software Solutions provides services for the following agencies:  Levy County Sheriff’s Department, Chiefland Police Department, Cedar Key Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Department andRoswellCountyDetentionCenterinNew Mexico.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Chief Harris of Chiefland Fire and Rescue stated he was concerned about an article he read recently in the Chiefland Citizen concerning a historical building the fire department had burned.  He stated he had received a disturbing phone call from Ms. Toni Collins indicating he should have consulted with Mr. Corbitt.  Chief Harris asked the Board if she is employed by the Board and has she been appointed with any authority to determine if a building can or cannot be burned?

Comm. Drew answered Ms. Collins is a member of the Planning Board.  The other Board members answered they are not aware of any authority concerning the fire department.

Mr. Moody stated theAdamsvilleCemeterygroup had authorized the burning of the building.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

Heather Lombardo

A.    Proposed Resolution 2011-06, supporting funding for mental health and substance abuse services.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-06 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Proposed Resolution 2011-13, authorizing the execution and recording of aCountyDeedto the State of Florida Department of Transportation forState Roadpurposes.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-13 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

The meeting recessed at 11:27 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:33 A.M.

 

 

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE

 

Trish Seibold, Director

A.    Request removal of Resolution 2007-25, no longer being utilized for implementation of Paramedic Training Program. – REMOVED –

 

B.     Proposed Resolution 2011-09, providing for reimbursed funds forParamedicSchool.

 

Ms. Siebold requested board approval of Resolution 2011-09, providing for reimbursed funds forParamedicSchool.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-09 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

C.     Request approval of contract withCentralFloridaCollege, allowing students to ride on LCEMS ambulances.

 

Ms. Siebold requested board approval of the contract withCentralFloridaCollege, allowing students to ride on LCEMS ambulances.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the contract withCentralFloridaCollegeas presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

A.    Proposed Budget Workshops.

 

Mr. Moody informed the Board his office will assemble some staff and start some fact finding and data gathering in preparation for upcoming budget workshops.  His intention is not to set budget workshop dates at this time, but to start meeting with the departments first.

 

 

COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to hear a non agenda item.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Drew requested approval to prepare a letter of support for the concept of the Bike Path Project in Yankeetown to be extended to the end of SR 40 at the boat ramp.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve sending a letter of support to the Bike Path Committee as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Drew asked the other Commissioners if they were interested in looking into the public awareness campaign regarding ambulance abuse.

 

Comm. Bell stated he would be interested in getting withEMSon this issue.

Comm. Bell stated the Nature Coast State Trail Management Plan will be holding a public meeting on Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at theFanningSpringsWildlifeParkif anyone is interested in attending.

Comm. Bell stated there is a free workshop and dinner on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at theTommyUsherCommunity Centeron how to be fire wise and learn how to protect your home.

Comm. Bell stated he will be attending the Suwannee River Fair sale tomorrow morning.

 

Each of the Commissioners will be inTallahasseefor Legislative Day tomorrow.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:56 A.M.

 

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                          Chairman, Danny Stevens

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – March 8, 2011

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MARCH 8, 2011

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on March 8, 2011 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

 

 

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.  Bruce Greenlee gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the following expenditures presented for payment.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

CHECK NUMBER

 104108-104236
FUND

        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

     1,016,399.09
ROAD

89,343.55
TRANSPORTATION

27,633.98
911

16,250.00
COURT FACILITIES

5,013.75
PROGRESS ENERGY

463.62
EMS

11,568.98
FIRE

5,344.28
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

2,838.90
UTILITIES

20,178.50
DRUG TASK FORCE

3,000.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS

                 31.68
LANDFILL

          19,314.50
TOTAL  $  1,217,380.83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

Approval of minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held February 8, 2011 and the Regular Board Meeting held February 22, 2011.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting held February 8, 2011 and February 22, 2011 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

911 ADDRESSING

 

 

Mike West, 911 Director

A.    Request for approval and signature on Centurylink Product and Services Agreement.

 

Mr. West requested Board approval and the Board Chairman’s signature on the Centurylink Product and Services Agreement.  Mr. West explained this is a software maintenance contract which has already been granted and requires no matching funds

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Centurylink Product and Services Agreement with the Chairman’s signature as presented. Second was made by Comm.Belland the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

A.    Proclamation 2011-05 Recognizing April, 2011 as Water Conservation Month.

 

Mr. Moody requested approval of Proclamation 2011-05 recognizing April, 2011 as Water Conservation Month inLevyCountyand read the Proclamation into record.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Proclamation 2011-05 recognizing April, 2011 as Water Conservation Month.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Dick Tummond

A.    Neighborhood Stabilization Program – Funding Available forLevyCounty.

 

Mr. Tummond statedLevyCountyhas been notified by the Department of Community Affairs of being selected as a possible recipient of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds in the amount of $1,029,844.  Mr. Tummond explained this program allows for the purchase of foreclosed or abandoned properties based on targeted areas of the county and does not require matching funds.  Mr. Tummond requested the Board make a decision to either accept or reject the funds available by the March 18, 2011 deadline and have the Board Chairman sign a letter of intent.  If it is determined at a later date the funds cannot be used, they are to be returned.

Comm. Bell made a motion to accept the funds available and to send a letter of intent with the Chairman’s signature.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

Letha Keene

A.    Request to accept the Amendment to the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC) Agreement.

 

Mrs. Keene requested Board approval to accept the Amendment to the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC) Agreement.  Mrs. Keen explained the Amendment adds two additional projects to the original Agreement approved on December 7, 2010.  The additions are to add the scope of work outlines the Levy County HsEEP Tabletop Exercise in the amount of $17,060.25 and the development of a Countywide Community Wildfire Protection Program (CWPP) in the amount of $12,500.  These projects will be funded by Homeland Security dollars and are non-matching.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Amendment to the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC) Agreement as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A.    Present bids for mowing tractors.

 

Mr. Greenlee presented the bids received for mowing tractors to the Board.  The bids received were from:

 

Live Oak Tractor

GreenSouth Equipment

HighlandTractor

RingPower

 

Mr. Greenlee opened the envelopes at the podium and then took to Board office to review and stated he would bring a recommendation to the Board at the next meeting.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Bruce Borders, with Standing United as Americans spoke to the Board regarding Memorial signs for three soldiers fromLevyCountykilled in the war inIraqand Afganistan.  He stated the first Veteran’s Day Parade was held in Chiefland this past year.  Two signs have been donated for Cpl. Brian Busey to be placed on the roadway entering and leaving Cedar Key.

Mr. Borders asked if the Board could approve placing a sign at CR 347 for Brian Busey, as this is the road where he lived and another on the road heading to Cedar Key from Chiefland near Fowler’s Bluff.

Campbell.  Mr. Borders asked if the Board would ask the Town ofBronsonto send letter to Senator Dean and Representative Bembry’s office to ask for a memorial sign for Cpl. Paige, from Bronson and to follow up on the signs to be placed in Chiefland for Cpl. Campbell.

Comm. Stevens stated the Board would check into what they could do and will contact him as soon as possible.

 

Renate Cannon spoke to the Board regarding an article in the Levy County Journal stating the Journal is considered the newspaper of record forLevyCounty.  She asked for clarification of this statement as it was her understanding there was no newspaper of record.

Comm. Stevens advised Mrs. Cannon there is no official newspaper of record designated by the Board.

 

 

COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS

 

Comm. Stevens reminded everyone there will be a Public Hearing this evening at 6:30 P.M. regarding a Proposed Large Scale Land Use Map Amendment.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:38 A.M.

 

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                          Chairman, Danny Stevens

 

 

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – February 22, 2011

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on February 22, 2011 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

            Also present were:

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

 

 

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.  Bruce Greenlee gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the following expenditures presented for payment.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

CHECK NUMBER

 103977-104107
FUND

        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

          98,399.30
ROAD

        506,798.13
SHIP

          19,883.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV

          26,312.21
COURT FACILITIES

                 71.56
PROGRESS ENERGY

               227.68
EMS

          33,378.32
FIRE

            7,021.83
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

               124.03
UTILITIES

            2,752.34
ADD COURT COSTS

            1,355.78
CAPITAL PROJECTS

               264.03
LANDFILL

          75,909.66
TOTAL  $     772,497.87
CASHIER CHECK

     4,250.00

 

 

LEVY COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

 

Joe Renaudo, Fire Dept

A.    Request approval to accept a Department of Forestry owned tanker from Marion County Fire Rescue.

 

Joe Renaudo, who spoke on behalf of Rick Bloom requested Board approval to accept a Department of Forestry owned tanker from Marion County Fire Rescue.  This tanker will replace the tanker in Gulf Hammock.

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the tanker from Marion County Fire Rescue as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

CITY OF CHIEFLAND

 

Teal Pomeroy, Mayor

A.    Discussion of Silent 911 System

 

Mr. Pomeroy spoke of concerns by the City ofChieflandregarding the proposed 911 fee increase to the cities.  He asked the Board what their plans were regarding the proposed spending increase in the 911 system.

Comm. Stevens stated a proposal has not yet been presented to the Board.  He stated when the proposal comes before the Board, each of the municipalities would be given an opportunity to express their concerns before a decision is made.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

MayorLakeof the Town ofInglisspoke to the Board and stated he also had concerns of the proposed 911 system, but is now aware this had not yet come before the Board.  He stated the 911 service at this time is satisfactory without a new system.

 

Constance Greenlee spoke to the Board regarding concerns she has with the No Parking signs on CR 318.  She stated these signs were originally placed at the request of the residents in the area and are no longer necessary.  Ms. Greenlee asked what the procedure would be to have them removed?

Comm. Stevens stated they will check to see if there was any Board action at the time when the signs were installed.  If there was no Board action when the signs were placed at the location in question, they may be removed, but if Board action was taken, the Board would need to make the decision to remove them.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

A.    Amended Amendment to Lease Agreement between Yankeetown/Inglis Woman’s Club andLevyCounty.

 

Mr. Moody presented an Amended Amendment to Lease Agreement between Yankeetown/Inglis Woman’s Club for Board approval.  There was an addition to provide the Woman’s club with a key to the area the air conditioning/heating unit is.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Amended Amendment as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A.    Proposed adoption of Resolution 2011-07 to schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. for the closure of portions of roadway as requested by Petitioner, William R. Coutts, Jr.

 

Mr. Greenlee presented proposed adoption of Resolution 2011-07 to schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. for the closure of portions of roadway as requested by Petitioner, William R. Coutts, Jr. for Board approval.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-07 to schedule a Public Hearing as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Request permission to place LCR 494 (NW 92Ct.) in Chiefland Golf and Country Club on paving list.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to place LCR 494 (NW 92Ct.) in Chiefland Golf and Country Club on the paving list.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES

 

C.     Present to the Board the Changes/Additions to the Tentative 5-year Work Program.

 

Mr. Greenlee presented to the Board the Changes/Additions to the Tentative 5-year Work Program.

 

 

SHIP/WATER

 

Dick Tummond

A.    Deferred Payment Loan.

 

Mr. Tummond requested Board Approval of the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Austin F. Ratchford in the amount of $16,133.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Drew reported she had attended the Rural Economic Development Summit inSt. Augustineand stated it was very informative.

 

Comm. Bell reported he had also attended the Rural Economic Development Summit inSt. Augustineand after speaking with the Governor, they would appreciate local feedback on who would be the right person to fill the vacant seat.

 

Comm. Stevens reminded everyone the Williston FFA will be holding a fundraiser on March 5th at Rhino Outdoors and invited everyone to attend.

 

 

The meeting recessed at 9:25 A.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 11:04 A.M.

 

 

WORKSHOP

 

LAKE-SUMTER EMS

 

A.    Jim Judge, Executive Director, Lake-SumterEMS-“When to Call 911” Program.

 

Mr. Judge gave a powerpoint presentation to the Board of how to educate the public on when to call 9-1-1.  The “When to Call 911” public awareness/education campaign was implemented by Lake-Sumter EMS in 2007.  The program focuses on providing the community with educational information on when it is appropriate and inappropriate to call 911.  Its goal is to provide the public with strategies to use in the case of a medical emergency, and to reduce the use of emergency resources in non-emergency situations.

Mr. Judge explained the dispatchers taking the 911 calls are trained to use a “Priority dispatch system”, which can be used to prioritize 911 calls.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:21 P.M.

 

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                          Chairman, Danny Stevens

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – February 8, 2011

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on February 8, 2011 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

            Also present were:

LevyCountyClerkof Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

 

 

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.  Bruce Greenlee gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the following expenditures presented for payment.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

CHECK NUMBER

103774-103976

FUND

        AMOUNT

GENERAL REVENUE

     1,733,157.33

ROAD

        205,418.76

SHIP

          32,205.00

COURT TECH/CRIM PREV

               720.62

TRANSPORTATION

          28,308.92

911

            9,880.00

COURT FACILITIES

          22,637.00

PROGRESS ENERGY

          13,075.27

EMS

          37,575.27

FIRE

          83,489.55

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

            3,001.61

UTILITIES

          27,141.83

DRUG TASK FORCE

            7,265.59

ADD COURT COSTS

            3,583.67

DEBT SERVICE

        125,762.50

LANDFILL

        132,597.05

TOTAL $  2,465,819.97  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

Approval of minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held January 18, 2011.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular meeting held January 18, 2011, with corrections.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

ZONING

 

Rob Corbitt, Director

A.    Petition No. FP 5-10, Final Plat “HamptonCorners.”

 

Atty. Brown asked if there was any ex-parte by any of the Commissioners.  Comm. Stevens stated he had spoken with staff and with Mr. Croft.

Atty. Brown swore in members of the audience wishing to speak for or against the Petition.

Mr. Corbitt presented and requested Board approval of Petition No. FP 5-10, Final Plat “HamptonCorners.”

Comm. Stevens asked if there was anyone to speak for or against.  There were none.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Petition No. FP 5-10, Final Plat “HamptonCorners.”  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

 

Major Evan Sullivan

A.    Request to transfer a budget item to move a position from Corrections to Communications.

 

Major Sullivan requested to transfer $20,106 from Corrections to Communications.  Major Sullivan explained there were 12 positions in dispatch, but they have only 11 at this time, due to one employee leaving in December.  They are eliminating one position in the jail and would like to transfer this person to dispatch as there is a critical need in this department.  The amount asked for would be used for this employee’s salary.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the transfer of $20,106 from Corrections to Communications in the Sheriff’s budget.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Noel Desmond spoke to the Board regarding theTri-CountyHospitaland the Certificate of Need.  After reading a statement to the Board, Mr. Desmond requested the Board not to stand behind another extension for the Certificate of Need which ends in April of this year.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator

A.    Proposed Amendment to Lease Agreement for A.F. Knotts library in Yankeetown.

 

Mr. Moody presented and requested Board approval of the proposed Amendment to Lease Agreement for A.F. Knotts library in Yankeetown.  He stated the Woman’s Club is requesting a key and access code to the library.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the amendment adding the language for a key to be issued with a unique access code and in the event the lessee does not comply with the terms of this provision, the key shall be returned promptly.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to add language to the amendment to state the key issued to the Woman’s Club is not to be duplicated.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOITON CARRIES.

 

B.     Request from the Town of Otter Creek to place rumble strips within the city limits.

 

Mr. Moody reported the Town of Otter Creek had voted and approved the installation of rumble strips in the Town of Otter Creek.

 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

Mark Johnson, Director

A.    Request to accept the 2011 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Agreement.

 

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval to accept the 2011 State Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement in the amount of $15,000, which is a federal non-matching grant.

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the 2011 State Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Director

A.    Request the Board confirm the appointment of the Levy County School Board representative to the Levy County Planning Commission.

 

Ms. Neely requested the Board confirm the appointment of Jeff Edison, Director of Administration at the Levy County School Board, to the Levy County Planning Commission.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to confirm appointment of Jeff Edison to the Levy County Planning Commission as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Request the Board to direct staff to proceed with the necessary modifications and revisions to the Devil’s Hammock Management Plan to meet requirements of Rule Chapter 9K-7, Florida Forever Program.

 

Ms. Neely requested direction from the Board to proceed with the necessary revisions and modifications to the Devil’s Hammock Management Plan.  Comm. Stevens suggested working on the side not designated for hunting first, then work over to the other side.

 

C.     Request the Board schedule a Public meeting to hear a proposed large scale land use amendment for March 8, 2011.

 

Ms. Neely requested the Board schedule a Public meeting to hear a proposed large scale land use amendment for March 8, 2011.  Comm. Stevens suggested the Board members visit the site.  The Board agreed by consensus to hold the meeting on March 8, 2011 at 6:30 P.M.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A.    Proposed Resolution No. 2009-56 regarding a release of easements inGracelandShores.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval and Chairman signature on proposed Resolution No. 2009-56 regarding a release of easements inGracelandShores.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2009-56 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Presentation of Quotes for courthouse parking lot and EOC parking lot striping.

 

Mr. Greenlee presented the following quotes for the courthouse parking lot and EOC parking lot striping:

 

Courthouse         EOC             Options              Total

Hicks Seal Coating and Striping, LLC           $3,925.00        $  550.00         $825.00           $5,300.00

H. Roath Seal Coating                                                  4,800.00            700.00                                 $5,500.00

ACP                                                                  4,582.50        1,350.84                                 $5,933.34

 

Discussion followed among the Commissioners regarding using local businesses.

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the lowest bid from Hicks Seal Coating and Striping, LLC as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the votes were cast as follows:

 

Yes                                          No

Comm. Johnson                      Comm.Bell

Comm. Drew                          Comm. Stevens

 

The MOTION DOES NOT CARRY.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to accept the local bid from ACP as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

C.     Presentation of quotes for mowing tractors.

 

Mr. Greenlee presented quotes for mowing tractors as follows:

 

HighlandTractor/John Deere              $40,394.95

GreenSouth Equipment, Inc.              $43,325.00

Live Oak Tractor                                 $43,500.00

SuwanneeRiverKubota                     $44,300.00

Ring Power                                         $61,542.00

 

Mr. Greenlee requested approval to purchase from Highland Tractor/John Deere, the low bid as presented.

Mr. Shipp questioned if this should have been done as sealed bids due to the amount of the purchase.  He pointed out if the policy states if the amount is over $10,000, sealed bids are required, as the auditors will question it later and point out policy was not followed.

Comm. Bell made a motion to table the item in order to use the sealed bid process.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Stevens votes No.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to hear a non-agenda item.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to hear a non-agenda item.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Greenlee explained to the Board US Pipeline is currently completing installation of the gas pipeline on HWY 19 and they have an excess amount of limerock boulders which they would like to donate and deliver toLevyCounty.

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the rock from US Pipeline.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SHIP/WATER

 

Dick Tummond

A.    Satisfaction of Mortgage.

 

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of a Satisfaction of Mortgage for Geneva K. Bell in the amount of $4,600 in Purchase Assistance and $2,745.00 in Rehabilitation Repairs for a combined total of $7,345.00.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Satisfaction of Mortgage as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Deferred Payment Loan.

 

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Michelle E. Powell in the amount of $14,450.00.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

Anne Bast Brown,CountyAttorney

A.    Discussion and Direction of Amended Lease or Transfer ofSouthLevyPark.

 

Atty. Brown requested direction on some issues withSouthLevyPark.  She stated after an accident in 2006 where an individual filed a personal injury lawsuit, it was recommended by legal counsel provided by the County’s insurance carrier for the County to either quitclaim theSouthLevyParkproperty to Inglis or amend the Lease to provide additional protection.

MayorLakespoke to the Board and suggested the Board to transfer title to the Town ofInglis.

Comm. Stevens stated he didn’t think the Board which had originally done the lease intended to deed the land to Inglis.  He stated he would like to talk more with the Town ofInglisas this property is a county asset and could be tied to a bond.  He suggested this issue be addressed at a later date, such as in May.

 

B.     DEP Consent Order Discussion and Direction.

 

Atty. Brown requested the Board authorize and the Chair to sign a proposed Short Form Consent Order with the DEP for settlement of civil penalties for alleged violations of DEP permit requirements at the Levy County Landfill.  She explained the Consent Order proposes fines in the amount of $4,250 and is a settlement of the matter to avoid further administrative action and costs for both parties.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Consent Order as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson stated the Levy County Education Foundation will be hosting a gala this Saturday at 6:00 P.M.

He stated he had attended a brief meeting on septic tanks and will keep Board updated.

 

Comm. Bell stated he had attended the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Development Council meeting last month and was sworn in.  The next meeting is scheduled for March.  He stated the North Florida Economic Development Partnership retreat was hosted in Chiefland at Capital City Bank and the Rural Economic Development Summit is coming up February 16-18 inSt. Augustine. He had attended the CLM Workforce Connection Consortium Briefing and was sworn in.  There are funds available withLevyCountyrepresentation.

Comm. Bell announced Tommy Dunford had passed away and there will be a service later in the week.

 

Comm. Stevens spoke about Senate Bill 248 regarding the BP oil spill.  He has contacted Senator Dean and Senator Oelrich’s offices in an effort to addLevyCountyto the list of County’s affected by the oil spill as we were not listed in the bill.

 

 

The meeting recessed at 10:50 A.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 1:02 P.M.

 

 

WORKSHOP

 

A.    Discussion of Current andFutureCountyIssues.

B. EMSOverview.

 

Introduction to the audience as to the purpose of the Workshop was given by Comm. Drew.  She stated she did not post any rumor on Facebook regarding taking one ambulance off the road.

Mr. Moody stated the rumors about the Cedar Key EMS station closing were not true.  Mr. Moody added, due to the Board having new members, having these workshops is a good way for them to talk with them have the other Commissioners present to ask questions.

Comm. Bell stated he is interested in hearing from this and all of the other departments as to what they can and cannot cut in order to run more efficiently due to budget constraints.

Comm. Johnson stated he was glad to see everyone who showed up for the workshop and is interested to hear what they have to say.

 

The following members of the audience spoke in opposition to cuts within the EMS Department:

Carol Graves

Ronald Grant

Renate Cannon

Terri Ezell

Carol Sutton

Patti Collins

Paul Shear

Trish Siebold

David Florence

Katie Graves

Shawn Holcomb

Nancy Thames

Jerry Zeigler

Bob Dickman

Quinn Lesher

Elysia Foran

 

The meeting recessed at 3:01 P.M.

The meeting re-convened at 3:13 P.M.

 

Scott Dennison spoke to the Board summarizing what those who had spoken before him had said.  He then offered suggestions to the Board which could be helpful for the EMS Department.

 

The Commissioners asked questions as to how things could be improved from the EMS Director and employees of this department as they would best know what would and would not work.

 

The various suggestions offered by members of the audience andEMSemployees during the meeting are summarized below:

Raising part-time pay to encourage applicants,

Educating the public on when to call 911 and what is a real emergency

Raising theEMStax assessment

Changing to 12-hour shifts

Training and equipping dispatchers with a standardized list of questions to ask callers which would help them code and prioritize calls toEMS

Combining Fire and EMS Departments.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:51 P.M.

 

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                          Chairman, Danny Stevens

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – January 18, 2011

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JANUARY 18, 2011

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on January 18, 2011 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

            Also present were:

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

 

 

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.  Bruce Greenlee gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the following expenditures presented for payment.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

CHECK NUMBER

 103628-103773
FUND

        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

1,027,591.24
ROAD

668,468.49
SHIP

298.71
TRANSPORTATION

6,200.40
COURT FACILITIES

77.95
PROGRESS ENERGY

2,473.86
EMS

89,096.03
FIRE

68,231.75
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

2,818.80
UTILITIES

206.12
COMMUNICATION

7,391.10
ADD COURT COSTS

439.90
LANDFILL

59,442.38
TOTAL  $  1,932,736.73

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

Approval of minutes for the regular meetings held December 21, 2010 and January 4, 2011.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meetings held on December 21, 2010 and January 4, 2011 with amendments to the December 21, 2010 meeting as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SPRINGS AND WATER SUPPLY

 

Annette Long

A.    Presentation of educational materials relating to our springs and water supply.

Annette Long gave information to the Commissioners and presented them each with a copy of the book “Mirage” written by Cynthia Barnett as well as a copy of the DVD “Water’s Journey.”  She also gave a printout to each Commissioner and spoke about concerns of our water resources.  On February 9th from 9:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Tommy Usher there will be a Springs Working Group meeting and she invited the Commissioners to attend.

 

 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

Bill Henderson

A.    Discuss Cedar Key Bridges.

 

Mr. Henderson from the Florida Department of Transportation,LakeCityoffice spoke to the Board regarding their request to look at four bridges inLevyCountyin need of repair or replacement.

Brandi Vittur spoke to the Board regarding the three bridges in Cedar Key in question:  theCStreetBridge, the bridge over Daughtry Bayou on CR 456, and theLewisPassbridge on CR 456.

 

The repair recommendation for theC Streetbridge is to install Crutch Bents which will improve the load rating and add 20-25 years of service life.  The cost of this project would be approximately $300,000.

The replacement option would be done through staged construction.  This would eliminate load rating issues and add approximately 50 years of service life.  The cost of this project would be approximately $838,000.

 

The repair option for the CR 456 bridge over Daughtry Bayou is to sandblast, clean, repair rebar and recast the concrete which will add 10-15 years of service life.  The cost for this project would be approximately $1,176,000.

The replacement option would require temporary construction easements and would add approximately 50 years of service life.  The cost of this project would be approximately $4,245,221.

 

The repair option for the CR 456 bridge over Lewis pass is to install structural pile jacket with cathodic protection which would add 20-25 years of service life.  The cost for this project would be approximately $100,000.

No replacement alternative was recommended at this time.

 

Rick Valeer from Florida Department of Transportation spoke regarding the bridge on CR 326 over theWaccasassaRiver.  He stated the State would replace this 160’ bridge with a larger bridge of 180’.  It will also be widened and 8’ shoulders will be added and the travel lanes will be 12’.

Mr. Henderson stated this project will be fully funded by the State and construction will begin in 2015 but there is no funding for the Cedar Key bridges at this time.

Scott Hamilton spoke regarding the process for selecting bridges to be repaired or replaced.

 

 

911 ADDRESSING

 

Chris Sheppard,

A.    Request Board approval of and signature on the GeoComm Dispatch Mapping Support Project Agreement with a cost of $9,980.00.

 

Mrs. Sheppard requested Board approval and signature on the GeoComm Dispatch Mapping Support Project Agreement

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the GeoComm Dispatch Mapping Support Project Agreement and to allow the Chairman to sign.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Desiree Painter, General Manager

A.    Request approval to submit with authorizing Resolution, FY 2011/2012 US Section 5310 Grant Application.

 

Ms. Painter requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-01 for FY 2011/2012 US Section 5310 Grant Application.  This is an 80/10/10 Grant in the amount of $72,928, of which the County’s portion is $7,293.  These funds will be used this year for the purchase of security equipment to monitor the area where busses are parked in the evenings.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-01 authorizing FY 2011/2012 US Section 5310 Grant Application.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Request approval to submit with authorizing Resolution, FY 2011/2012 US Section 5311 Grant Application.

 

Ms. Painter requested approval of Resolution 2011-02 for FY 2011/2012 US Section 5311 Grant Application.  This is a 50/50 soft match grant used to offset payroll expense in the amount of $324,716 of which the County’s portion is $162,358.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-02 for FY 2011/2012 US Section 5311 Grant Application.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

C.     Request approval to submit with authorizing Resolution, FY 2011/2012 US Section 5317 Grant Application.

 

Ms. Painter requested approval of Resolution 2011-04 for FY 2011/2012 US Section 5317 Grant Application.  This is a 50/50 soft match grant used to provide transportation service to the disabled population of the County in the amount of $87,824 of which the County’s portion is $43,921.  A fare of $1 per trip is charged to the rider.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-04 for FY 2011/2012 US Section 5317 Grant Application.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A.    Request Board Direction regarding Paving on LCR 206.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board direction regarding paving on LCR 206.  He stated Whitehurst Construction is already in place and he asked them to give an estimate on resurfacing this road.  The cost for this project would be $17,400.  Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Whitehurst Construction to resurface LCR 206.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Whitehurst Construction to resurface LCR 206 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

RodHastings, Solid Waste

A.    Request permission to purchase a new Mack tractor for hauling garbage from the transfer station toNew River.

 

Mr. Hastings representing Benny Jerrels in his absence requested Board approval to purchase a new Mack tractor for hauling garbage from the transfer station toNew River.  The County’s portion will be $32,996 using the 2010-2011 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement.  The Grant will pay $70,588 of the total cost of $103,584.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the purchase of a new Mack tractor as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

Heather Lombardo

A.    Notification of a Public Hearing for Andrews Wildlife Management Area scheduled for Thursday, January 27, 2011 in Fanning Springs at 7:00 P.M.

 

Mrs. Lombardo stated the Board office had received a request from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission to announce a Public Hearing for the Andrews Wildlife Management Area to be held Thursday, January 27, 2011 at the City of Fanning Springs office from 7:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve notification of the Public Hearing as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SHIP/WATER

 

Dick Tummond

A.    Proposed write-off uncollected bills for University Oaks Water System for Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009.

 

Mr. Tummond requested the Board approve the proposed write-off of uncollected bills for University Oaks Water System for Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009 in the amount of $1,259.46.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the proposed write-off of uncollected bills for University Oaks Water System for Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Satisfactions of Mortgages.

 

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of the following Satisfactions of Mortgages:

 

Shirley Young                                                 $15,000

Johnny A. and Nita A. Martin, Sr.                 $12,500

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Satisfactions of Mortgage as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson stated he had attended the Broadband Authority meeting last Wednesday and indicated there is concern with in-kind contributions from counties and whether or not those contributions were obtained through Federal funding.  Otherwise this is on schedule and should be in the construction phase by the middle of March.

 

Comm. Drew stated she had attended the Citrus County Task Force meeting and had requested notification of any future meetings.  The focus of the meeting was environmental issues such as water quality inLakeRusseauand the lowerWithlacoocheeRiver.  A topic of interest discussed was minimum daily flows on the rivers, which she felt was something to keep an eye on.

Jack Schofield spoke in regard to the minimum daily flow issue.

Comm. Drew stated she had attended the Fire Sub-Committee meeting and reported the meeting went well.

Comm. Drew announced the Wild Hog canoe race is coming up April 30th and challenged any of the Commissioners to a race.

 

Comm. Bell gave information on the Andrews Wildlife meeting he recently attended.  He also stated he is working on cash flow report with University Oaks and Manatee Utilities to present to the Commissioners at a later date.

Comm. Bell also stated he rode with theEMSunit Med 2 yesterday and was able to see first hand how they operate and stated he plans to ride again with Med 4 at a later date.

 

Comm. Stevens stated the 30th of this month is the one year anniversary of having the Ten Commandments placed at the Courthouse.  There will be a circle prayer at 3:00 P.M. on that day.

Comm. Stevens addedLevyCountyhas a Water Resolution in place to prevent water from this county leaving its borders except for the need of fire suppression.

 

 

The meeting recessed at 10:16 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 1:09 P.M.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORKSHOP

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley

D.    Request approval to submit with authorizing Resolution, FY 2011/2012 US Section 5316 Grant Application.

 

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-03 for FY 2011/2012 US Section 5316 Grant Application.  This is a 50/50 match Grant in the amount of $203,234, of which the County’s portion is $101,617.  This allows them to provide transportation to individuals for job training and runs seven days a week.  The rider pays a $1 per trip fee to ride.

Comm. Drew made a motion to Resolution 2011-03 for FY 2011/2012 US Section 5316 Grant Application as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NABORS, GIBLIN & NICKERSON / GOVERNMENT SERVICES GROUP

 

Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Programs

 

Mr. Moody stated the purpose of the Workshop is to give the newer Commissioners a better understanding of how these programs work and introduced Ms. Encinosa.

Heather Encinosa from Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson gave a brief legal overview of the material given to the Commissioners.

Jeff Rackley, Senior Project Manager from Government Services Group spoke about the four programs in which GSG works with the County:  Fire,EMS, Road Maintenance and Solid Waste.

EMSand Fire Assessment methodology was discussed in detail.  The Commissioners expressed an interest in looking at a tier system for assessments as it seems with the current system inLevyCountythe commercial businesses are being hit the hardest.  The Commissioners are interested in achieving a reasonable solution.

Members of the audience who spoke were:

 

Larry Feldheusen

Barney Cannon

Renate Cannon

 

Mr. Rackley and Ms. Encinosa indicated they would work on this system and notify the Commissioners of an estimated cost before proceeding.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:08 P.M.

 

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                          Chairman, Danny Stevens

 

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – January 4, 2011

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JANUARY 4, 2011

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on January 4, 2011 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

            Also present were:

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

 

 

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.  Pastor Billy Keith gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the following expenditures presented for payment.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

CHECK NUMBER

103516-103627
FUND

        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

     1,219,207.85
ROAD

        249,194.48
SHIP

            7,350.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV

            2,420.00
TRANSPORTATION

            1,307.27
911

          16,250.00
COURT FACILITIES

               627.00
PROGRESS ENERGY

               805.83
EMS

          31,025.83
FIRE

            3,787.31
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

               243.04
UTILITIES

               525.65
COMMUNICATION

          27,289.28
LANDFILL

               138.78
TOTAL  $  1,560,172.32

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONING

 

Rob Corbitt, Director

A.    CUP 1-10, Development of a “CowboyChurch.”

 

Atty. Brown swore in members of the audience and Commissioners wishing to speak for or against the Conditional Use Permit.

 

[1]Comm. Johnson stated he had spoken to Mike Smith and Ginny Keith.

[2]Comm. Drew stated she had spoken to Ms. Neely.

[3]Comm. Bell stated he had spoken to Ginny Keith.

[4]Comm. Stevens stated he had spoken to staff and to the petitioners.

 

Mr. Corbitt requested Board approval of CUP 1-10, Development of a “CowboyChurch.”  He stated William E.  Keith III had requested a Conditional Use Permit for Cross Brand Cowboy Church, Inc. to develop aCowboyChurch.  It is a place of worship in which sermons may be preached from horseback. He stated the petition comes to the Board from the Planning Commission with a recommendation for approval with several conditions.

 

Mike Smith spoke to the Board and explained what the CrossBrandCowboyChurchrepresents and stated its purpose is to offer a non-denominational soul winning and soul saving mission to the community and to the world.  After addressing the recommendations made by staff and the Planning Commission, Mr. Smith asked the Board to consider eliminating the time constraints requirement as well as the requirement to pave NE 162nd Court.

 

Comm. Stevens asked if anyone from audience would like to speak for or against.

The following individuals spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit for theCrossBrandCowboyChurch:

 

Dr. Jerry Nash             Sandy Haddock

Ginny Keith

 

Discussion followed regarding the hours of operation.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to change Condition #5 to read:  the suggested hours for outdoor equestrian events shall be the following dates and times:

 

Monday – Thursday    7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.

Friday – Saturday       9:00 P.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Sunday                        9:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

 

In the event of residential complaints, concerning noise and/or lighting, this Board reserves the right to implement set hours of operation.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Discussion followed regarding the condition of the road.

Atty. Brown stated conditions she had roughly prepared with regard to the road and stated there could be a 4a. and a 4b.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion for Condition 4a. to read:  if at any time during the subject property under the application approved herein, the State DOT requires improvements to the connection of NE 162nd Court and US Alt 27, the applicant or its successors or its assigns or any one of them shall provide the necessary improvements consistent with the construction requirements of the State DOT.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Corbitt questioned if the Sanctuary would be build first or the arena.  Pastor Keith responded the arena would be constructed first as it is the family life center.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion for Condition 4b. to read:  in the event of obvious road deterioration as documented by Road Department staff or CountyEngineer, the applicant is responsible to make repairs or reconstruction of the road from connection of NE 162nd Court up to the Northern most access driveway connection.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to accept an amendment to Condition 4b as stated by Atty. Brown to read:  the road construction shall be performed consistent with the construction requirements of the Levy County Road Department.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve CUP 1-10 based on the conditions previously approved.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Drew votes NO and stated her reason for voting no was based strictly on the intensity of use.

The meeting recessed at 10:44 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:58 A.M.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Mr. Schofield asked if the Board could appoint someone to attend the meetings of the Lake Restoration Task Force which includes LakeRousseauon the boundary of LevyCounty.  The next meeting is scheduled for January 10th at 2:00 P.M. at the Lecanto county headquarters.  Comm. Drew stated she would be willing to attend.

 

Pat O’Neil reminded the Commissioners the Nature Coast Business Development Council would be holding an Economic Development Summit called “Building Stronger Businesses” on January 20th atBronsonHigh School from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

 

 

NATURE COAST REGIONAL WATER

 

Randy Durden, Chair

A.    Update on recent activities regarding the Nature Coast Regional Water Supply Authority.

Mr. Durden spoke to the Board and gave an update on recent activities regarding the Nature Coast Regional Water Supply Authority.  He stated the Feasibility Study had been completed.  Steve Minnis from the Water Management District also spoke.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Desiree Painter, General Manager

A.    Title III-B Transportation Contract betweenSuwanneeRiverEconomic Council, Inc. andLevyCountyTransit.

 

Ms. Painter requested Board approval of Title III-B Transportation Contract between Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. and Levy County Transit to provide the Senior meal trips to the meal sites in Williston and Chiefland.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Title III-B Transportation Contract between Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. and Levy County Transit.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

A.    Proposed Letter of Support for “The Reel Rosewood Documentary” project.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of a proposed letter of support for the “Reel Rosewood Documentary” project as requested by Lizzie Jenkins.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve a proposed letter of support for the “Reel Rosewood Documentary.”  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Drew wished everyone a Happy New Year.

Comm. Bell asked if the other Commissioners could attend the Summiton the 20th as he will be attending the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Board meeting on the same evening.

Atty. Brown gave an update to the Board and stated the County had won the hearing on the exotic animals issue and the code was upheld.  Also, the City ofWestonissue has been appealed.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:43 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 1:03 P.M.

 

 

COMMISSIONER AND DEPARTMENT HEAD WORKSHOP

 

A.    Department Head Introductions and Department Overview.

 

Mr. Moody stated the purpose of the Workshop was to give the new Commissioners a chance to meet all of the Department heads get an overview of the Departments.

Comm. Drew stated she had wanted to have a chance to talk to all the Department heads and pass along some things she felt were important as well as some goals she would like to see from the Departments such as monthly reports.

Comm. Bell stated his biggest concern was communication between the Commissioners and the Departments.

Comm. Johnson stated he would like to get input from the Department heads as to what can be done better with what they have control over and for the Department heads to be honest with their input.

Comm. Stevens stated he felt more could be accomplished by the Commissioners visiting each Department individually.

 

Listed below are the Departments and representatives in attendance:

 

Department                                         Representative

 

Fire                                                      Chief Rick Bloom

LevyCountyTransit                          Desiree Painter

Animal Services                                  David Weatherford

Soil Conservation                                Wilbur Dean

Parks/Mosquito Control                      Matt Weldon/Lee Williams

Emergency Management                    Mark Johnson

Library                                                Lisa Brasher

Road Department                               Jessie Durrance/Bruce Greenlee

County Agent                                                 Albert Fuller

Construction/Maintenance                  Chuck Cook

 

The meeting recessed at 3:10 P.M.

The meeting reconvened at 3:24 P.M.

 

Legal                                                   Anne Bast Brown

Emergency Medical Services              Trish Siebold

Tourist Development                          Carol McQueen

Planning                                              Shenley Neely

Building & Zoning                              Rob Corbitt

Water/SHIP                                        Dick Tummond

 

Mr. Moody read a portion of a letter prepared by Chris from Veterans Affairs as Mr. Lowyns was unable to attend.  Benny Jerrels from Landfill was also unable to attend.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:18 P.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                          Chairman Danny Stevens

 


1  Ex-parte communication Comm. Johnson

2   Ex-parte communication Comm. Drew

[3]   Ex-parte communication Comm. Bell

[4]   Ex-parte communication Comm. Stevens

BOCC Regular Meeting – June 19, 2012

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JUNE 19, 2012

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on June 19, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

 

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.   Sheriff Johnny Smith gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

EXPENDITURES

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the following expenditures presented for payment.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

CHECK NUMBER

  108305-108438
FUND

         AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

         218,253.23
ROAD

           30,366.98
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV

                862.17
TRANSPORTATION

           45,567.21
COURT FACILITIES

                148.50
PROGRESS ENERGY

                672.48
EMS

           44,230.35
FIRE

             6,979.00
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

             2,531.60
CDBG

             9,540.00
UTILITIES

             1,758.24
DRUG TASK FORCE

             1,233.96
ADD COURT COSTS

                550.80
LANDFILL

           72,787.70
TOTAL    $    435,482.22

 

 

MINUTES

 

The following minutes for the June 5th Board of County Commissioners meeting were presented for Board approval.            – TABLED –

 

 

AUDIT REPORT

 

Martha Garcia-Baker

Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

 

Presenting 2011 Audit Report.

 

Mrs. Garcia-Baker presented the Audit Report to the Board for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011.

CLERK OF COURT

 

Danny Shipp, Clerk of Court

 

Presenting a request from the 8th Judicial Circuit to continue to contract with Paul Silverman as a special foreclosure magistrate.

 

Mr. Shipp requested Board approval of a request from the 8th Judicial Circuit to continue to contract with Paul Silverman as a special foreclosure magistrate.  The estimated time frame for this contract would be from July 1, 2012 to the end of June 2013 at a cost of approximately $15,750.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to continue contracting with Paul Silverman as a special foreclosure magistrate as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator

 

A.       Consider reclassifying Ms. Connie Conley from Levy County Transit Interim Director to Levy County Transit Director.

 

Mr. Moody requested reclassification of Connie Conley from Levy County Transit Interim Director to Levy County Transit Director.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to reclassify Connie Conley as Levy County Transit Director as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Request from Mrs. Toni Collins of the Levy County Historical Society for a letter of support to be included with a grant application.

 

Mr. Moody requested on behalf of Mrs. Collins for a letter of support to be submitted with a small matching grant application submitted by the Cedar Key Historical Society for grant funds pertaining to a survey of the Helen Dunham.  This was a late 19th century sternwheeler-steamboat which once played a vital part in the development and commerce ofLevyCounty’s timber industry.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve providing a letter of support for the Cedar Key Historical Society as requested.  Second was made byBelland the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Moody reminded the Board of the following upcoming events:

 

LARC has challenged all political candidates to a softball game on Saturday, June 23rd atStricklandPark in Chiefland.  The gates will open at 5:00 P.M. and the game will start at 7:00 P.M.

 

A ceremony for Sgt. Carl Campbell is scheduled for Friday June 29th at 4:00 P.M. at the train depot in Chiefland.

 

The Finance Department is ready to start meeting with the departments about their budgets for the upcoming year.

 

 

LIBRARY

 

Lisa Brasher, Director

A.    Request approval of Amendment 1 to the Auto-Graphics Contract.

 

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval of Amendment 1 to the Auto-Graphics Contract.  Ms. Brasher explained the amendment is to eliminate the Pre-Project Consultation Visit and add an additional day of Training.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Amendment 1 to the Auto-Graphics Contract as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Florida Celebrating 500 years in 2013.

 

Ms. Brasher presented to the Board a “time capsule” which had been provided to the Levy County Library by the Florida Department of State.  The Department of State is coordinating “VivaFlorida500”, a statewide, year-long, multicultural commemoration in 2013.  They are encouraging the Libraries to work with theCountyCommissionto plan activities and programs in 2013 celebrate this event.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A.    Open timber bids. (for bridge repair)

 

Mr. Greenlee presented a bid from Florida Forest Products inCrossCityto the Board for the purchase of timber to repair the bridge on Buck Island Grade.  Below are the amounts from the bid received:

 

Quantity          Item                                         Price

8                      12 x 12 x 24 timbers               $624.96 / smooth        560.28 / rough

60                    3 x 8 x 24 decking board        $100.88 / smooth or rough

66                    6 x 8 x 14 stringers                  $  98.00 / smooth or rough

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the bid as presented from Florida Forest Products.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Start yearly bid process for items for the Road Department.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to start the bid process for the following items for the Road Department:

 

Asphalt                        Emulsion Prime Tar

Motor Oils                   Galvanized Culvert Pipes

Porta Potty                  Safety Items

Sod                              Sign Materials

Striping

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Road Department starting the bid process for the above listed items for the Road Department.  Second was made by Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

Request permission to purchase John Deere 328D Skid Steer.

 

Mr. Jerrles requested Board approval to purchase a John Deere 328D Skid Steer and a Worksite Pro GS72 Scrap Grapple for use in theRecyclingBuilding.  Utilizing the Florida Sheriff’s Association, Florida Association of Counties & Florida Fire Chief’s Association, the bid received is listed below:

 

John Deere 328D Skid Steer                                      $34,954.28

John Deere Worksite Pro GS72 Scrap Grapple          $  3,933.00

 

Mr. Jerrels explained $26,424.00 will come from the 2011-2012 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement and the remainder $12,463.28 will be taken from the Recycling Equipment budget.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the purchase of a John Deere 328D Skid Steer and a Worksite Pro GS72 Scrap Grapple as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Johnny Smith,LevyCountySheriff

Lt. Scott Finnen

Chief Dennis Strow, Williston Police Department

 

Allow Williston Police Department to use $2,077 out of countywide communication fund to pay for electronic radio pay to talk to Levy County First Responders.

 

Lt. Scott Finnen requested Board approval to allow the Williston Police Department to use $2,077 from the Countywide Communication Fund to purchase radios from Williams Communications, Inc. for the Williston Police Department.  The Sheriff’s Office has a base station which will be used for this.  The addition of these radios will allow the Williston Police Officers and dispatchers to communicate with the Sheriff’s Department in the event of an emergency.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to tentatively approve the purchase of radios from Williams Communication, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown,CountyAttorney

Approval of Settlement Agreement for David Lugo Maldonado, in settlement of potential foreclosure claim by County.

 

Atty. Brown requested board approval of a Settlement Agreement for David Lugo Maldonado, in settlement of potential foreclosure claim by the county for the SHIP mortgage in the amount of $24,500.  A settlement agreement has been negotiated with Mr. Maldonado for him to make payments of $150 per month to the SHIP Department to reduce the balance of $26,460 (original principal amount + 4% interest since the past 24 months), with a final balloon payment due in July of 2014.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Settlement Agreement with David Lugo Maldonado as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Bell

Request approval of the Twelfth Amended and Restated Agreement to Establish the Citrus, Levy, Marion Workforce Development Board (“CLM Workforce”).

 

Comm. Bell presented and requested Board approval of the above stated Agreement.  The Twelfth Amended and Restated Agreement amends the Eleventh Amended and Restated Agreement adopted by the Board on August 2, 2011 establishing up to two (2) Private Training Provider Representatives with one (1) representing not for profit training providers.  The Agreement will be effective July 1, 2012.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Twelfth Amended and Restated Agreement to Establish the CLM Workforce Development Board.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Moody informed the Board members Karen was preparing a calendar of upcoming political events and will be sending copies out.

 

The meeting recessed at 9:57 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:08 A.M.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

A.        Request authorization for the Director to electronically sign for submission of Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) application.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval for the Director to electronically sign for submission of Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) application which is due by July 6th.  The items requested through this grant are two new ambulances, heart monitors, communications equipment, a water tender, bunker and air packs for the fire departments in the county.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Mr. Knowles, the Public Safety Director to electronically sign for submission of Assistance to the Firefighter Grant application as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Knowles brought three items to the Board’s attention:

 

1. EMSis currently working with the Department of Environmental Protection Agency on the Department of Corrections facility (the old Levy Forestry Camp) and moving forward in a positive way.  Currently, Legislation will not be able to turn over ownership of the property to the County, but a Lease Agreement can be done for $300 per year, if approved.

 

2. EMSwas awarded a $50,000 Grant, which had been applied for earlier in the year and will be used to purchase chest compression equipment for the outlying ambulances and transport units.

 

3.  In the past few weeks, theEMShas had some vehicle problems:  two of the ambulance motors need to be replaced.  Mr. Knowles has been working with Mr. Moody to determine what could be done to keep enough units up and running.

 

B.  Request approval of the agreement for Fowlers Bluff Volunteer Fire Department to merge with Levy County Fire Rescue.  Requires signature.

 

Mr. Knowles introduced Chief David Florance of Fowlers Bluff Volunteer Fire Department and Dr. Robert Mount of Chiefland.  Mr. Knowles then requested Board approval of the Agreement for Fowlers Bluff Volunteer Fire Department to merge with Levy County Fire Rescue renaming it to Levy County Fire Station #4.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Agreement for Fowlers Bluff Volunteer Fire Department to merge with Levy County Fire Rescue.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:18 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:03 A.M.

 

 

AGENT OF RECORD/BROKER SERVICES FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

Presentations were made from the following for Agent of Record/Broker services for employee benefits:

 

Bethany Schenk, BeneTek Corporation located inOrlando

 

Robin Riley, Brown & Brown, Public Risk Insurance Agency located inDaytona Beach

 

John K. Harman, Trace Milam and Patsy Stark, Compass Consulting Group, Inc., located in Jacksonville and Gainesville

 

Michael E. Michaelis, Don Martin Insurance, Inc. located in Williston

 

William W. Erwin, Sr. and Brett McMillan, Erwin Insurance Agency, Inc., located in Chiefland andJacksonville

 

Upon completion of interviews by each of the providers, Comm. Bell stated he ranked his top three choices as follows:

 

1.  Don Martin Insurance

2.  Brown & Brown

3.  BeneTech

 

 

 

Comm. Drew ranked her top three choices for providers as follows:

 

  1. Brown & Brown
  2. BeneTech
  3. Compass Consulting Group

 

Comm. Johnson ranked his top three choices for providers as follows:

 

  1. Brown & Brown
  2. Don Martin Insurance
  3. BeneTech

 

Comm. Stevens ranked his top three choices for providers as follows:

 

  1. Brown & Brown
  2. Don Martin Insurance
  3. BeneTech

 

 

After discussion, the Board agreed to contact Brown & Brown to begin negotiation process.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:09 P.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                          Chairman, Danny Stevens

 

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – June 5, 2012

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JUNE 5, 2012

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on June 5, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

 

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.   Benny Jerrels gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

EXPENDITURES

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the following expenditures presented for payment.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

CHECK NUMBER

      108195-108304
FUND

             AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

          1,206,043.83
ROAD

               72,534.87
SHIP

                    150.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV

                 2,478.00
TRANSPORTATION

                 3,986.08
911

               14,000.00
COURT FACILITIES

                        4.00
EMS

                 9,065.51
FIRE

               51,546.75
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

                 1,349.55
UTILITIES

                 1,138.08
DRUG TASK FORCE

                 1,001.00
COMMUNICATION

               27,136.80
LANDFILL

                 1,623.10
TOTAL        $ 1,392,057.57
TRANSFER TOEMS        $      20,000.00
WIRE TRANSFER-MEDICAID        $      34,856.96
TOTAL        $      54,856.96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

The following minutes for the Board of County Commissioners meetings were presented for Board Approval:

 

May 8, 2012                May 12, 2012

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held May 8, 2012 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held May 22, 2012 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

 

Connie Asbell, Supervisor of Elections

A.  Precinct Changes

 

Mrs. Asbell provided information to the Board and explained changes to the precincts and voting locations and requested Board approval.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve changes to the precinct and voting locations as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

 

Steven Minnis, Suwannee River Water Management District

A.  Water Shortage Restrictions

 

Mr. Minnis presented information to the Board regarding the recently approved Modified Phase III Water Shortage Order by the Suwannee River Water Management District restricting water usage due to reduced rainfall taking effect on June 13th.  It was explained it would be up to local Law Enforcement to enforce restrictions.

 

Comments from the audience were made by Renate Cannon and Barney Cannon.

 

The Commissioners agreed adopting a Resolution to encourage voluntary water conservation and to educate the public on water management practices rather than an Ordinance would be a wiser choice.  The Commissioners agreed the Order and State Statute is already in place mandating water usage and were not in favor adding to the Sheriff’s Department or Code Enforcement Department’s already burdened personnel to police this Mandate.

 

Sheriff Smith spoke and agreed educating the public and encouraging water conservation would be the most sensible approach.

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

A.  Request approval of Resolution 2012-34, authorizing the Chair to sign application for “Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant” and appointing the Director of Solid Waste as authorized representative under the grant.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-34, authorizing the Chair to sign application for “Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant” and appointing the Director of Solid Waste as authorized representative under the grant.  Mr. Jerrels stated the amount of the grant is $70,588.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-34 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

A.  Request approval of Resolution 2012-35, as required by Florida Statute Section 381.00651, periodic evaluation and assessment of onsite sewage treatment and disposal system.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-35, as required by Florida Statute Section 381.00651 which requires local governments containing a first magnitude spring either opt-out by resolution or adopt by local ordinance an onsite sewage treatment and disposal system evaluation and assessment program by no later than January 1, 2013.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-35 as requested with corrections.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Roxanne Gruver, an onsite engineer with Florida Onsite Wastewater Association spoke from the audience and suggested having legal counsel look into this before voting and also the expressed the importance of educating the public on how to better maintain their own septic systems.

 

 

SHIP

 

Shenley Neely, Director

A.  Request approval of Modification number one (1) to the CDBG Grant Agreement.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of Modification #1 to the CDBG Grant Agreement between the Department of Economic Opportunity andLevyCounty.  The proposed modification is being requested to revise the County’s Activity Work Plan to reflect current “Date Start” and “Date End” timeframes.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Modification #1 to the CDBG Grant Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

A.  Request permission to repair rock crusher at Gulf Hammock pit.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to have the rock crusher at the Gulf Hammock pit repaired.  There is only one quote from Southeast Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $18,691.50, as they are the only company in the Southeast with a technician to do the work.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Southeast Equipment, Inc. to repair the rock crusher as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, General Manager

A.    Request approval of Medicaid Amendment No. 4 for continuation of services for the period of July 1, 2012 thru June 30, 2013; contract amount $475,855.

 

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of the Medicaid Amendment No. 4 for continuation of services for the period of July 1, 2012 thru June 30, 2013.  The amended amount is $475,855.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Medicaid Amendment No. 4 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Request approval of Resolution 2012-31 authorizing the filing of a Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Grant Trip and Equipment application with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged; contract from July 1, 2012 thru June 30, 2013, contract amount $320,950.

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-31 authorizing the filing of a Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Grant Trip and Equipment application with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged; contract from July 1, 2012 thru June 30, 2013 in the amount of $320,950.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-31 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

C.     Request approval of Resolution 2012-29 authorizing the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council to file a Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Grant application with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged; contract from July 1, 2012 thru June 30, 2013, contract amount $17,861.

 

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-29 authorizing the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council to file a Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Grant application with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged; contract from July 1, 2012 thru June 30, 2013 in the amount of $17,861.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion the approve Resolution 2012-29 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY AGENT

 

Albert Fuller, Director

A.  Request permission to purchase a riding lawn mower.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval on behalf of Mr. Fuller of a riding lawn mower for the Ag. Center and presented the bids received:

 

Lanes Yardware                      60” cut                        $4,695.20

Lanes Yardware                      52” cut                        $4,607.20

Greensouth Equipment           60” cut                        $7,794.00

Greensouth Equipment           60” cut                        $5,750.00

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the purchase of one of the mowers as above from Lanes Yardware, not to exceed $4,700.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Moody informed the Board of notification of the State Farm Service Agency inLevyCountyclosing.  Soil and Water and NRCS will remain in their current location.

 

Mr. Moody informed the Board the Clerk’s Finance Department is working on budget figures in preparation of upcoming budget meetings to begin.

 

Mr. Moody reported to the Board today is the deadline to receive RFP’s for insurance and next Tuesday is the date scheduled for interviews beginning at 9:00 A.M.

After discussion by the Commissioners, it was agreed to change the date for the interviews to June 19th, rather than on June 12th.

 

 

The meeting recessed at 10:27 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:37 A.M.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Andy Andrews presented each Commissioner with a current copy of the Levy County Journal and spoke to the Board concerning where public notices from the Board are published.  He questioned why the same notices were published more than once in all three of Landmark Communications newspapers recently costing the county $600 more than if it had been published the one time they were published with the Levy County Journal.  Mr. Andrews requested the Board consider their policies concerning legal notices and urged them to consider the Levy County Journal for their publishing needs.

 

 

NON AGENDA ITEM – LIBRARY

 

Lisa Brasher, Library Director requested Board approval to hear a non-agenda item.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to hear a non-agenda item.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval of the contract with SirsiDynix which will provide records for around $.04 per record in a marked format which will immediately go into the new contract.  The total amount is $3,800.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONER REPORTS

 

Comm. Bell reported the Chiefland Watermelon Festival was a success this past weekend.

Comm. Bell stated Chiefland will be hosting the State T-Ball Tournaments the week of June 13th.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:00 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 5:03 P.M.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

  1. 2nd Public Hearing to consider Adoption of Ordinance 2012-03 relating to Special Events Permits.

 

Atty. Brown presented information to the Board regarding changes to Special Event Permits to be done with the adoption of Ordinance 2012-03.

 

Comm. Stevens asked if there was anyone in the audience to speak for or against the proposed Ordinance.

 

Individuals in the audience who spoke were:

Renate Cannon

Susan Watson stated she objected to the change regarding the 60-day time frame and the requirement to estimate of how many would be in attendance.

 

Comm. Stevens closed the hearing to the public and asked for comments from the Board.

 

Comm. Bell commented on the proposed Ordinance and made motion to Table the item until further review.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Adoption of Resolution 2012-26 amending fee schedule for permit fees and services charges for Development Department and adding the Road Department.

 

Atty. Brown presented Resolution 2012-26 for Board approval amending the fee schedule for permit fees and service charges for the Development Department and adding the Road Department.

 

After discussion, Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-26 with the following amendments:

Amend Paragraph 4 by deleting Section A8 of the Schedule and delete the references to statutory changes concerning non-residential farm buildings.

Section 5 and 6 are to remain as written in the Resolution.

 

Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:44 P.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                          Chairman, Danny Stevens

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – May 22, 2012

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MAY 22, 2012

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on May 22, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

 

 

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.   Comm. Joyner gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the following expenditures presented for payment.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

CHECK NUMBER   108064-108194
FUND

         AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

       (222,375.04)
ROAD

         115,102.08
SHIP

           10,380.00
NSP

                173.70
TRANSPORTATION

           35,031.25
COURT FACILITIES

                  19.00
PROGRESS ENERGY

                474.69
EMS

           34,602.36
FIRE

           17,688.76
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

             4,078.11
CDBG

                213.59
UTILITIES

                  87.83
ADD COURT COSTS

             2,200.80
IMPACT FEES – RD DIST II

             1,530.00
LANDFILL

           69,811.52
TOTAL  $        69,018.65

 

 

CRIMESTOPPERS OF LEVY COUNTY

 

Paula Sprague, President

Request approval to continue function as previously authorized by the Commission to serve as a group within and for the Citizens of Levy County.

 

Mrs. Sprague requested Board approval of Crimestoppers of Levy County to continue function as previously authorized to serve as a group within and for the Citizens of Levy County.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the group “Crimestoppers of Levy County” as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

 

Barbara Locke, Administrator

Presenting Amended Land Agreement as required to submit Fixed Capital Outlay request to the Department of Health for new facility.

 

Mrs. Locke requested Board approval of the amended Land Agreement as required to submit Fixed Capital Outlay request to the Department of Health for a new facility.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the amended Land Agreement as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

David Pieklik, Executive Director

Presenting Progress Report, March – April.

 

Mr. Pieklik presented a Progress Report of the Nature Coast Business Development Council for March – April, 2012 to the Board.

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING

 

Dr. Kathryn Frank,UniversityofFlorida

Presentation on a project funded by the Florida Sea Grant:  Planning for Sea Level.

 

Dr. Frank gave a power point presentation to the Board on a project funded by the Florida Sea Grant:  Planning for Sea Level.

 

Individuals from the audience who spoke were Jeff Hardison and Mike West.

 

The meeting recessed at 9:59 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:13 A.M.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

A.    Request approval of Proclamation 2012-30, recognizing week of May 20-26 as Emergency Medical Services Week.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of Proclamation 2012-30, recognizing the week of May 20-26 as Emergency Medical Services Week and read the Proclamation into public record.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Proclamation 2012-30 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Request approval of proposed draft letters for the former DOC Levy Forestry Camp facility.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of letters of support for the Department of Public Safety to acquire the former DOC Levy Forestry Camp facility as the Public Safety Department is in need of a larger facility and this site would be ideal.  The letters of support from the Board would then be sent to the local Delegates requesting their support to pressure the Department of Corrections Secretary in acquiring this property.  Mr. Knowles explained the property was originally purchased by the Board and donated to the State DOC.                        Over the past few months, Mr. Knowles has been diligently working with the Department of Corrections Secretary, Kenneth Tucker regarding the acquisition of this property with positive response.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve letters of support as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Knowles requested the Board hear a non-agenda item.

 

Comm. Bell made motion to hear a non-agenda item.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Johnson votes NO.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval for him to electronically sign for a 100% Grant from Globe Firefighting Gear which is due back by May 31st.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Mr. Knowles to electronically sign and submit for the Globe Firefighting Gear Grant as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Joyner commended the Department of Public Safety for their work at the Expo from the weekend held at theWillistonAirport.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

A.    Release of County right of way deeds through Resolution 2012-32 authorizing the Chair to execute the deeds for Dorsett Hills Subdivision.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval for the release of County right-of-way deeds through Resolution 2012-32 authorizing the Chair to execute the deeds for Dorsett Hills Subdivision.  He explained the Road Department been attempting to secure right of way since 1997 upon a resident’s request, but since all residents have not agreed to deed right of way to the county, he is requesting this file be closed and all currently deeded right of way’s be returned to the landowners.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-32 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Request approval of Resolution 2012-25 supporting the Legislative action establishing theMarine Lance Corporal Brian R. Buesing Memorial Highway.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-25 supporting the Legislative action establishing the portion of SR 24 between C347 and Bridge No. 340053 be known asMarine Lance Corporal Brian R. Buesing Memorial Highway.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-25 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested the Board hear a non agenda item.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to hear a non agenda item.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Johnson votes No.

 

Mr. Greenlee stated on May 9th, they were contacted by Kissinger, Campo & Associates, the Engineering firm which does bridge inspections for the county.   A detailed report of critical deficiencies and corrective action notice was received recently concerning Bridge No. 344005, which is theWatsonBridge on the way to the Gulf Hammock Rock Pit.   Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to advertise for bids as the cost will be around $20,000 for replacement of the bridge.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Road Department requesting bids for materials to replace Bridge No. 344005 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

Request permission to increase contract with Clean Harbors by 3%.

 

Mr. Jerrels first reported to the Board theRecyclingCenteris now back up and running.

Mr. Jerrels then requested Board approval to increase the contract with Clean Harbors by 3%.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the proposed contract increase with Clean Harbors by 3% as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

A.    Request direction regarding solid waste licensing, flow control and franchising and, if applicable, approval of proposal of Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson for legal services for completion of licensing ordinance, flow control regulations, and notice procedure for privatization of solid waste collections and disposal.

 

Atty. Brown presented to the Board a proposal from Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson to continue with amendments to an Ordinance to address flow control and licensing of the current and future haulers for Solid Waste through the County.  Direction from the Board was requested if they would like to move forward with the flow control and licensing issue.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the proposals from Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Atty. Brown requested if September 11th at 6:30 P.M. would be an agreeable date to schedule a Final Adoption Hearing on the Assessments.

The Commissioners agreed to this date.

 

B.     Approve standard Memorandum of Agreement for Limited County Access to Florida System Data and authorize Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator, to execute final Memorandum when prepared.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of the standard Memorandum of Agreement for limited county access to the Florida System Data and to authorize Fred Moody to execute the Final Memorandum when prepared.  This gives access for staff doing the review of the Medicaid charges to the DCF site.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

A.    Reporting back on the County Agent’s request to purchase a riding lawn mower.

 

Mr. Moody reported back to the Board on the County Agent’s request to purchase a riding lawn mower.  The mowers currently owned by the County are listed below:

 

Road Department                   6 push mowers

Road Department                   1 riding mower (42” cut)

Solid Waste                             2 riding mowers (60” cut)

Construction/Maintenance      2 riding mowers (60” cut)

Construction/Maintenance      1 push mower

Parks/Rec                                1 riding mower (50” cut)

Parks/Rec-Shellmound            1 riding mower (48” cut)/out of commission

Parks/Rec                                1 push mower

Levy Fire                                 1 riding mower (42” cut)

 

 

Mr. Moody then presented quotes received for mowers:

 

Suwannee River Kubota         1 riding mower (60” cut)        $9,008.23

Dixie Chopper                         1 riding mower (60” cut)        $8,750.00

Greensouth Equipment           1 riding mower (60” cut)        $9,565.00        John Deere

1 riding mower (60” cut)        $7,525.00        Hustler

 

After discussion, the Commissioners agreed they would like to see quotes for a more suitable mower.  The quotes above reflect the price for commercial use mowers.

 

Mr. Moody stated he would return to the Board at the June 5th meeting with new quotes for non-commercial riding mowers.

 

B.     Request approval of RFP for Agent of Record/Broker Services for Employee Benefits.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of RFP for Agent of Record/Broker Services for Employee Benefits.  Mr. Moody stated a date would need to be scheduled to rank the proposals received.  A date was set for Tuesday, June 12th at 9:00 A.M.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the RFP for Agent of Record/Broker Services as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LIBRARY

 

Lisa Brasher, Director

Request approval of contract with Auto-Graphics.

 

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval of the Contract presented with Auto-Graphics for three years.  The total amount of $23,468 is broken down as follows:

 

First Year total price including Data Migration and Training            $11,656

Second Year total price                                                                      $  5,906

Third Year total price                                                                          $  5,906

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the contract with Auto-Graphics, Inc. as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

 

Carol McQueen, Director

A.    Request approval of Resolution 2012-17 amending Resolution 2002-07.

 

Mrs. McQueen requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-17 amending Resolution 2002-07.  The Levy County Tourist Development Council had voted at their meeting on March 29, 2012 to add one more accommodation owner/operator to the TDC.

After discussion, the Commissioners agreed they were not in favor of adding a fourth member.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-17 amending the number of members to three (3).  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Request appointment of Kathy Koren of Best Western & Days Inn of Chiefland to the Levy County Tourist Development Council. – TABLED –

 

Mrs. McQueen gave an update to the Board regarding television advertising for the Visitors Bureau.  Fox TV of Orlando recently aired a segment on diving at Devils Den as a “one tank trip”.  Mrs. McQueen reported Fox TV of Tampa Bay and the local television station TV20 aired a segment on Cedar Key.  The June issue of Southern Living will have editorial on Cedar Key as well.

 

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

Karen Blackburn

Request approval to add Commissioner Chad Johnson as an Alternate Member to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board, WRPC.

 

Mrs. Blackburn requested Board approval to add Comm. Johnson as an Alternate member to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board, WRPC.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to appoint Comm. Johnson as an Alternate member as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SHIP

 

Shenley Neely, Director

Request motion to approve Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Christina S. Williams – PA #513.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Christina S. Williams – PA #153 in the amount of $10,230.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson stated he has a conflict with the earlier appointment of himself as the alternate member to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board, WRPC.  The meeting is on May 24th. Comm. Stevens asked if Comm. Joyner could attend his place for this meeting and he agreed.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to rescind his earlier motion to appoint Comm. Johnson to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board, WRPC.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Bell then made a motion to appoint Comm. Joyner for the meeting on May 24th and for Comm. Johnson to be appointed going forward from this date.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Bell stated there was a great turnout for the Rotary Fishing Tournament over the weekend in Cedar Key.  He expressed congratulations to all graduates for this year.  Comm. Bell also confirmed there will be a Public Hearing on June 5th at 5:01 P.M.

 

Comm. Stevens stated Jack Foley’s vehicle is available for the Commissioners to ride in for the Chiefland Watermelon Parade.

 

Mike Mikaelis thanked Comm. Johnson for participation in Fishing Tournament.

 

Comm. Stevens brought to the attention of the Commissioners a letter sent in by Glen Wilson regarding proposed change of Ordinance for “Special Events”.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:52 A.M.

 

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

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Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                          Chairman, Danny Stevens