LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on September 4, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Comm. Mike Joyner

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

 

 

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:07 AM.  Osborn Barker 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	108981-109081
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,178,233.63
ROAD	124,040.20
TRANSPORTATION	2,138.92
911	14,000.00
COURT FACILITIES	16.00
EMS	9,229.65
FIRE	18,087.23
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	446.35
UTILITIES	2,455.38
ADD COURT COSTS	1,300.00
DEBT SERVICE	1,000.00
LANDFILL	21,943.83
TOTAL	$  1,372,891.19

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Meeting held August 21, 2012 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting held August 21, 2012 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

The minutes for the Regular Meeting held July 17, 2012 and the Budget Workshop held July 31, 2012 with corrections as previously approved were presented for review.

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

David Pieklik, Executive Director

Proposed 2012-13 Budget

 

Mr. Pieklik requested Board approval of the proposed 2012-13 budget for the Nature Coast Business Development Council.  Included in the proposed budget is a two year car lease in the amount of $4,800.  The total budget amount is $55,769.25.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the budget for the Nature Coast Business Development Council as presented, including the two year vehicle lease.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Stevens votes NO.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

1.  Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council requests approval of Renate M. Cannon’s re-appointment to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval to re-appoint Renate M. Cannon to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board for a three year term.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to re-appoint Renate M. Cannon to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board as requested.   Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1.  Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council requests approval of the appointment of Amy Burton to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board; replacing Tom Porter.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval to appoint Amy Burton to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board for a three year term; replacing Tom Porter.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to appoint Amy Burton to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1.  Presenting Recapitulation for Board Signatures.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Recapitulation Report.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Recapitulation Report as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Presenting request from Levy County Fair Association for the donation of decommissioned buildings formerly used by the Supervisor of Elections office.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval for the donation of two decommissioned buildings formerly used by the Supervisor of Elections office to the Levy County Fair Association.  The two buildings available are the voting precinct buildings for Judson and Raleigh.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to donate one of the buildings to the Levy County Fair Association and offer the other to a local organization.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1.  Request to ratify the decision to give permission to the Property Appraiser to correct the scrivener’s error in the date for the hearings on the tentative budget and tentative millage contained in the TRIM notices by advertising the corrected information in the Gainesville Sun; September 6, 2012.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board ratification of the decision to give the Property Appraiser permission to correct a scrivener’s error in the date for tentative budget hearings and tentative millage contained in the TRIM notices by advertising corrected information in the Gainesville Sun.  The meeting date was printed as September 16, 2012 and has been re-advertised for the correct date of September 6, 2012.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to ratify the decision to give the Property Appraiser permission to correct the tentative budget and tentative hearings dates as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

Mark S. Johnson, Director

Request approval of the recommended quote to update the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and authorize the Director to fund the project through the P.O. process.

 

Mr. Johnson presented three quotes received for updating the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to the Board as follows:

 

DSI (Disasters, Strategies & Ideas Group, LLC)                       $  4,500

Blue Skies Professional Services                                               $  7,450

Emergency Response Educators and Consultants, Inc.   $16,125

 

Mr. Johnson stated the purchase will be made using State and Federal EMPA and EMPG Grant funds and recommended approval of DSI.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the quote from DSI for $4,500 as recommended.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LIBRARY

 

Lisa Brasher, Director

1.  Request approval for “State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement.”

 

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval of the “State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement.”

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the “State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement” as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1.  Request approval of the Inter-local Agreement between the City of Chiefland and Levy County.

 

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval of the Inter-local Agreement between the City of Chiefland and Levy County.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Inter-local Agreement between the City of Chiefland and Levy County as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

1.  Request approval to purchase dual temperature cabinets for transport units.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to purchase dual temperature cabinets for the transport units to hold drugs which are required to be kept at different temperatures.  The one quote received is from Mermaid Manufacturing as they are currently the only manufacturer of these dual temperature units.  The price quote for the 10 cabinets needed is $24,950.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the purchase of 10 dual temperature cabinets for transport units from Mermaid Manufacturing as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

1.  Request authorization to purchase 200 “D” oxygen cylinders and establish a refill station for them.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to purchase 200 “D” oxygen cylinders from Airgas at a cost of $6,786.  Currently, the Department of Public Safety rents oxygen tanks from Airgas.  There will be a significant cost savings to own the tanks and fill them in-house.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the purchase of 200 “D” oxygen cylinders from Airgas in the amount of $6,786 and establish a refill station for them as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1.  Request approval to execute a loan agreement with Streit’s Motorsports for two (2) 2013 Kawasaki Mules.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to execute a loan agreement with Streit’s Motorsports for (2) 2013 Kawasaki Mules.  Kawasaki sponsors a Utility Vehicle loaner program for Public Safety organizations to use in large events and gatherings for maneuvering in crowded areas where conventional EMS transport units are unable to make access.  The Department of Public Safety is required to carry insurance and provide scheduled maintenance as part of the agreement.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the execution of a loan agreement with Streit’s Motorsports as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1.  Request Board direction to proceed with the narrowband compliance initiative.

 

Mr. Knowles reported to the Board on January 1, 2013, Levy County must begin operating with reduced RF bandwidth on its FCC assigned frequencies as part of the FCC’s National Narrow Banding initiative.  Failure to comply could result in a $16,000 a day fine.  He requested Board approval to proceed with the narrowband compliance initiative, waive bid procedures, and authorize himself, Mr. Moody and Atty. Brown to negotiate an agreement with ICom America, Inc., provider of the narrowband services and equipment.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve proceeding with the narrowband compliance initiative, waive bid procedures, and authorize Mr. Knowles, Mr. Moody and Atty. Brown to negotiate an agreement with ICom America, Inc., provider of the narrowband services and equipment.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent.

1.  Request approval of Blanket Utility for New Buried Service Drops Permit, Centurylink-FL.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of the Blanket Utility for New Buried Service Drops Permit with Centurylink-Florida.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Blanket Utility for New Buried Service with Centurylink-Florida as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1.  Request approval of the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cedar Key and Levy County for Debris Management.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Cedar Key and Levy County for debris management.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Cedar Key and Levy County as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1.  Presenting quotes to repair positrac on #274 (skid steer).

 

Mr. Greenlee presented the following quotes to repair the positrac on #274 (skid steer):

 

Ring Power                              $  8,731.92

Florida Track & Power            $  9,060.00

Heavyquip.                               $10,136.00

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to use Ring Power to make this repair using next year’s budget.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the request to repair the positrac on #274 (skid steer) using the quote from Ring Power.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1.  Request permission to repair motor grader #80.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to repair motor grader #80 replacing the motor and presented a quote from Highland Tractor Company in the amount of $13,080.73.  The grader is a John Deere and a John Deere engine replacement is preferred.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the request to repair motor grader #80 replacing the motor using Highland Tractor Company.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

CLERK OF COURT

 

Danny Shipp

S.C. Service and Pioneer Credit presentation to Clerk.

 

Mr. Shipp introduced LeeAnn Klinger from S.C. Services and Pioneer Credit in Lake City, a Collection Agency working to recover outstanding court costs, fines and fees from defendants due to the Clerk of Court.  Ms. Klinger presented a check for year-to-date collections in the amount of $159,384.88.  Mr. Shipp explained the Clerk then distributes the fees to the appropriate municipalities, State agencies and to the Board, depending on the type of fee collected.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

Consider settlement of litigation relating to HB 5301 for Medicaid payment.

 

Atty. Brown presented information to the Board and requested they consider settlement of litigation relating to HB 5301 for Medicaid payment.  The Options are to be a Settlement County, an Abatement County or to go out on our own.  The “Abatement”option would hold the litigation in abeyance, not prosecuting or pursuing any Motions or Hearings to decide the litigation until the end of the year.

 

The Commissioners agreed to take no action, the Abatement option.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:30 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:51 A.M.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson reminded everyone of the upcoming Levy County Education Foundation Beast Feast on Saturday, September 29^th at Black Prong.  The Suwannee River Fair fat steer weigh-in is also on the morning of September 29^th.  Comm. Johnson stated he had been appointed to the Legislative Committee of the FLOW Board (Florida Leaders Organized for Water).  The Board met last Wednesday in Lake City and will meet again on September 10^th and he will give a report afterwards to the other Commissioners.  Broadband is still moving forward with a great amount of assistance from SVIC.  The Williston tower is about two weeks away from completion.

 

Comm. Drew mentioned the Seafood Festival coming up for information to Mr. Knowles if he was interested in setting up a booth for the Department of Public Safety.

 

Comm. Bell let everyone know next Tuesday is the Chiefland Chamber of Commerce Industry Appreciation luncheon.  Also, the Florida Greenways and Trails will be putting together their 5 year plan for their Goals, Strategies and Objectives for 2013-2017.  If anyone is interested, they will be holding an open workshop soon.

 

Comm. Joyner let everyone know there will be a Haven Hospice event, “Fall on the Prairie” October 13th at the Whitehurst Lodge.

 

 

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AS GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT TO THE GEORGE T. LEWIS (CEDAR KEY) AIRPORT

 

Presentations were made by the following engineering consultants regarding the George T. Lewis (Cedar Key) Airport:

 

Todd Zimmerman with Amherst Consulting from Orlando

Lee Lewis and Tim Shay with Avcon, Inc. from Orlando

Don Ramdass with Passero Associates, LLC from Jacksonville

Steven Henriquez and Bill Prange with URS Corporation from Lake City and Tampa

 

The Commissioners discussed the ranking of the Engineering Consultants upon completion of their presentations.  The results were:

 

1. Passero Associates, LLC
2. Avcon, Inc.
3. URS Corporation
4. Amherst Consulting

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Passero Associates, LLC as engineering consultant for the George T. Lewis (Cedar Key) Airport.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1: 06 P.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

AUGUST 21, 2012

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on August 21, 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

Comm. Mike Joyner

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

 

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:02 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	108847-08980
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	75,472.24
ROAD	64,233.26
SHIP	8,050.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	78.63
TRANSPORTATION	26,935.75
COURT FACILITIES	19.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	1,739.60
EMS	43,350.84
FIRE	66,826.07
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	567.63
UTILITIES	176.78
ADD COURT COSTS	550.80
LANDFILL	77,472.54
TOTAL	$1,035,152.24

 

 

MINUTES

 

The following minutes were presented to the Board for approval:

 

Regular Meeting on July 17, 2012                                             Regular Meeting on August 7, 2012

Budget Workshop on July 31, 2012

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes from the Board meetings as follows:

 

Regular Meeting on July 17, 2012, with changes                        Regular Meeting on August 7, 2012

Budget Workshop on July 31, 2012, with changes

Regular Meeting on August 7, 2012

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

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

1. Open bids for yearly items.

 

Mr. Greenlee presented bid tabulations for the Board and stated the following vendors were recommended for the purchase of yearly items for the Road Department for fiscal year 2012-2013:

 

Bid Item                                   Vendor

Motor Oil                                   Lewis Oil

Porta-potty                               Jones Plumbing

Sign Materials                         Ro-Cal, Universal, Vulcan

Striping                                     RoadScape ofNorth Florida

Emulsion Prime-Tar              Blackleg Emulsions

Culvert                                       Metal Culverts

Safety Products                       Safety Products, Inc., Safety Zone Specialists

Sod                                            Shearer Quality Sod

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the bids for yearly items for the Road Department as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval of Resolution 2012-50, authorizing the execution of a construction and maintenance agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for bridge replacement on CR 326 at theWaccasassaRiver.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-50, authorizing the execution of a construction and maintenance agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for bridge replacement on CR 326 at theWaccasassaRiver.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-50 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

IVAN CHUBB

 

RequestCountyAttorneyto look at creating connection for Veterans organizations access.

 

Mr. Chubb requested the Board have theCountyAttorneyhelp find a way to slow down out of county organizations from using Vets names or Vets organizations to solicit money.

 

Mr. Lowyns spoke to the Board and stated the problem is not just isolated toLevyCounty, and is working with officials on the State and National level to find a solution.  He stated Atty. Brown’s assistance may be needed in determining how to go about enforcement here inLevyCounty.

 

 

CLERK OF COURT

 

Danny Shipp

1. Request approval for the Renewal of Lease Agreement between Hudson Properties, Inc. andLevy County.

 

Mr. Shipp requested Board approval for the Renewal of Lease Agreement between Hudson Properties, Inc. andLevyCountyfor one year from 10/01/2012 to 09/30/2012 in the amount of $1,712.48 per month.  The split betweenLevyCountyand Gilchrist is 74/26.  This amount is based upon case load for each county.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Renewal of Lease Agreement as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Suggestion for Board to select VAB Homestead Representative for 2012.

 

Mr. Shipp suggested the Board select a VAB Homestead Representative for 2012.  A letter had been received from Skipper Henderson expressing an interest in serving on this Board.  Mr. Chubb has been serving and is still willing to do so.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to appoint Skipper Henderson as the VAB Homestead Representative for 2012.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Stevens votes NO.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

1. Request approval for an Amendment to the PRIA contract (Brown & Brown).

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval for an Amendment to the PRIA contract.  This amendment will limit Brown & Brown to Dental and Vision Insurance only.  In consideration of recent developments concerning Health Coverage, the Board will remain with Public Risk Management pool.

 

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

 

1. Request approval of Resolution 2012-51, rescinding Resolution 2012-40, withdrawing from Public Risk Management-Health Trust.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-51, rescinding Resolution 2012-40, withdrawing from Public Risk Management-Health Trust.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-51 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 CORRESPONDENCE

 

Karen Blackburn

1. Request a Motion to approve the annual Consulting Engineer Contract with Mills Engineering Company.

 

Mrs. Blackburn requested Board approval of the annual Consulting Engineer Contract with Mills Engineering Company.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the annual Consulting Engineer Contract with Mills Engineering Company as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request to approve a one year re-appointment of Curt Bromund to the WellFlorida Council Board as the Levy County Representative.

 

Mrs. Blackburn requested the Board re-appoint Curt Bromund to the WellFlorida Council Board as the Levy County Representative.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to appoint Curt Bromund to the WellFlorida Council Board as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request re-appointment of Lenore Jones as a “Public Representative” to the Central Florida Community Action Agency (CFAA), Inc. Board of Directors.

 

Mrs. Blackburn requested the Board re-appoint Lenore Jones as a “Public Representative” to the Central Florida Community Action Agency (CFAA), Inc. Board of Directors.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to re-appoint Lenore Jones as a “Public Representative” to the Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. Board of Directors as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mrs. Blackburn stated she had been contacted by David Pieklik requesting the Board fill a vacancy on the Board for the Nature Coast Business Development Council formerly held by Carol McQueen.  According to the e-mail received from Mr. Pieklik, Dick Streeter has agreed to serve and is currently the President of theWithlacoocheearea Chamber of Commerce, serves on the Inglis Planning Commission, and has an extensive background in economic development and a passion for business growth and planning.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to appoint Dick Streeter to the NCBDC Board as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, General Manager

1. Request approval of the Service Agreement forNatureCoastMiddle Schoolfor transportation for current school year beginning August 20, 2012.

 

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval of the Service Agreement forNatureCoastMiddle Schoolfor transportation for the current school year beginning August 20, 2012.

 

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

 

1. Request approval of the Creekside Christian School Agreement for transportation for current school year beginning August 20, 2012.

 

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval of the Creekside Christian School Agreement for transportation for the current school year beginning August 20, 2012.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Creekside Christian School Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

1. Request approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Levy County Sheriff andLevyCounty.  The MOU specifies the number and type of equipment purchased forLevyCountyand delineates the responsibilities of both parties.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Levy County Sheriff andLevyCounty.  The price of the 20 radios is $75,956.40 and is purchased with grant funds.

 

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

 

1. Presenting 3^rd Quarter Progress Report.

 

Mr. Knowles presented the 3^rd Quarter Progress Report for the Department of Public Safety to the Board.

 

 

 COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

1. Decision regarding whether to accept 85% payment of Medicaid backlog as certified by Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), less any additional credits, or to challenge backlog through a Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) proceeding.

 

1. If decision A is to pay the 85% of certified amount less any additional credits, provide direction on whether to make a one-time full or partial payment from source of Board’s choosing.

 

Atty. Brown requested a decision from the Board regarding whether to accept 85% payment of Medicaid backlog as certified by Agency for Health Care Administration, less any additional credits, or to challenge backlog through a Division of Administration Hearings proceeding.  The current obligation forLevyCountyis $596,082.94.

 

Stephanie Emrick from the Clerks Office, Finance Division also spoke to the Board.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to accept the amount as presented and to pay this over the next four years instead of a one-time payment.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson shared information on the Levy County Beast Feast which is coming up September 29^th.

Comm. Johnson also gave information regarding Broadband.

 

Comm. Bell reported of the last meeting of the NCBDC and the development of a Levy Economic Development “Strike-Team”.

 

Mr. Moody gave information to the Board regarding RFP’s for Consulting Services for the CedarKeyAirportto revitalize the master plan update.  He stated there had been three responses to the request and asked if the Board would like to hear these after the next regular meeting scheduled for September 4^th.

 

The Board agreed by consensus to place this on the agenda for the September 4^th meeting.

 

Mr. Moody also stated the Restore Act meeting is in St. Pete on Wednesday, September 19^th from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. if any one of the Commissioners would like to attend.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:41 A.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 11:26 A.M.

 

PUBLIC RISK MANAGEMENT

 

Richard Schell, Area Vice President

Presenting group health, life and vision plans for consideration for Open Enrollment.

 

Mr. Schell presented group health, life and vision plans to the Board for consideration for Open Enrollment.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion for the County to change the Base Rate for the PPO to the PRM Plan 1553, a/k/a Blue Options 3559 with the option to “buy up” to the PRM Plan 719, a/k/a Blue Choice 727, which is what we have now.  On the HMO side base plan, the HMO 42, a/k/a Blue Care 42, with the option to “buy up” to the HMO 5, a/k/a Blue Care 5 under the same parameters of what we currently compensate for.  Employee coverage will remain at 100% and Dependent care will remain at the current fixed percentage amount as today.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Johnson votes NO.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:26 P.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

 

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LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JULY 17, 2012

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on July 17, 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

Comm. Mike Joyner

 

            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.  Mr. Shipp 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	108566-108690
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	473,399.58
ROAD	38,657.31
SHIP	8,555.00
TRANSPORTATION	30,532.42
COURT FACILITIES	19.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	672.48
EMS	27,472.74
FIRE	2,097.42
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	1,375.19
UTILITIES	1,487.06
DRUG TASK FORCE	1,079.00
ADD COURT COSTS	1,733.24
LANDFILL	4,772.05
MSBU’S	172,289.08
TOTAL	$      764,141.57

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board meetings held on July 3, 2012 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Board meeting on July 3, 2012 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONER MIKE JOYNER

 

Introducing Roger Morgan, Request approval of Resolution 2012-43 dedicating a portion of County Road 326 between US Highway 19 and theWaccasassaRiverin memory of U.S. Army Specialist Four Michael S. Osteen.

Comm. Joyner introduces Roger Morgan who spoke to the Board requesting approval of Resolution 2012-43 dedicating a portion of CR 326 between US 19 and theWaccasassaRiverin memory of U.S. Army Specialist Four Michael S. Osteen.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-43 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SUWANNEE RIVER FAIR

 

Loran Brookins, President,SuwanneeRiverYouth Fair

Requests funds to pay building fees for the new fair building.

 

Mr. Brookins requested from the Board a contribution of $3,000 toward the cost of building fees for the construction of the new Suwannee River Fair building. GilchristCountyandDixieCountyhave agreed to each pay the same amount asLevyCounty.

 

After discussion, Comm. Bell made a motion to approve $3,100 from the Commissioners Recreation Fund for building fees associated with construction of the Suwannee River Fair building as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

GOETHE STATE FOREST

 

Bobby Cahal

Presenting a Public Notice for a Public Meeting on the 10 Year Management Plan forGoetheStateForest.

 

Mr. Cahal announced the dates of an upcoming public meeting and a public hearing on the 10 year management plan for GoetheStateForest.  The first Public Meeting and Public Hearing will be held at the Levy County School Board Office on Wednesday, August 8^th at 6:30 P.M. and on August 9^th at 1:00 P.M. there will be a Public Meeting at Goethe State Forest Headquarters.  The purpose of the first meeting is to solicit comments on the future management ofGoetheStateForest over the next 10 years.  The meeting on the second day is to allow the Management Plan Advisory Group to review the comments from the public.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

 

Johnny Smith, Sheriff

Request ratification of the grant application for Byrne Memorial JAG Grant Program, Drug Task Force Unit. ($48,644)

 

Sheriff Smith requested Board approval to ratify the grant application for the Byrne Memorial JAG Grant Program, Drug Task Force Unit in the amount of $48,644.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to ratify the grant application for the Byrne Memorial JAG Grant Program, Drug Task Force Unit as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

David Pieklik, Executive Director

Presenting regular scheduled progress report.

 

Mr. Pieklik gave a progress report to the Board of the Nature Coast Business Development Council. 

 

Renate Cannon and Chuck Tillman both asked questions and were answered by Mr. Pieklik.

 

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

1. Request permission to close the street on election night; request from Supervisor of Elections, Connie Asbell.

 

Mr. Moody requested on behalf of Connie Asbell, Supervisor of Elections Board approval to close Court Street on election night.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the closure of Court Street on election night as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval of Resolution 2012-40, a Resolution of the BOCC of Levy County, Florida providing verification of election to withdraw from the Public Risk Management of Florida – Health Trust.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-40 which would provide verification of election to withdraw from the Public Risk Management of Florida – Health Trust.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-40 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval of Proposed Agreement with Brown & Brown AND Risk Management Associates, Inc., d/b/a Public Risk Insurance Agency for Agent of Record/Broker Services for Employee Benefits/Placement and Administration of Employee Group Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance Benefits.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the proposed Agreement with Brown & Brown and Risk Management Associates, Inc. d/b/a Public Risk Insurance Agency for Agent of Record/Broker Services. 

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the proposed Agreement with Brown & Brown and Risk Management Associates, Inc. d/b/a Public Risk Insurance Agency for Agent of Record/Broker Services as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Bell votes NO.

 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

Mark S. Johnson, Director

1. Request to accept the Emergency Management Preparedness & Assistance (EMPA) Agreement.

 

Mr. Johnson requested Board acceptance of the Emergency Preparedness & Assistance Agreement in the amount of $105,806.  The agreement period runs from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the EMPA Agreement as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request to accept the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Agreement. 

 

Mr. Johnson requested Board acceptance of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Agreement in the amount of $58,348.  The agreement period runs from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the EMPG Agreement as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request to accept the Modification #1 to the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Agreement.

 

Mr. Johnson requested Board acceptance of Modification #1 to the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Agreement which will extend the ending date to July 31, 2012.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept Modification #1 to the SHSGP Agreement as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the      MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

            Request authorization for the Director to electronically sign for submission of the Safer Grant application.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board authorization to electronically sign for submission of the Safer Act Grant application through the Department of Homeland Security.  This Grant will help the Volunteer Fire Departments within the county.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to authorize Mr. Knowles to electronically sign for submission of the Safer Act Grant application as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Tommy Sholes to come to the podium and announced the merger of the Yankeetown Volunteer Fire Department with the Department of Public Safety.

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

1. Request approval for an Amendment to the Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant Agreement.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval for an Amendment to the Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant Agreement.  After completion of the re-roofing project for theRecyclingBuilding, Grant funds in the amount of $1,280 were left over from the amount allocated.  An amendment is necessary in order to utilize the remaining funds from the Grant for the purchase of the Skid Steer.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Amendment to the Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval for Solid Waste Contract withNew River, extending the contract an additional five (5) years.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval of the Solid Waste Contract withNew River, extending the contract an additional five (5) years.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Solid Waste Contract withNew Riveras presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown,CountyAttorney

1. Request to approve Emergency Declaration 2012-39 rescinding Emergency Declarations 2012-36 and 2012-38 discontinuing the Local State of Emergency for ensuing damages resulting from Tropical Storm Debby.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of Emergency Declaration 2012-39 rescinding Emergency Declarations 2012-36 and 2012-38 discontinuing the Local State of Emergency for ensuing damages resulting from Tropical Storm Debby.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Emergency Declaration 2012-39 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Consider and act on desired version of Resolution 2012-44, adopting local preference purchasing policy, and determine an effective date for the Resolution.

 

Atty. Brown requested the Board consider and act on a desired version of Resolution 2-12-44, adopting a local preference Purchasing Policy and determine an effective date for the Resolution.

 

The board agreed by consensus to wait until after budget discussions to made a decision on this item.

Comments from individuals in the audience were made by Mrs. Cannon and Teresa Barron.

 

NABORS, GIBLIN & NICKERSON

 

Heather Encinosa, Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson

Request approval of Preliminary Rate Resolutions for the four Annual Assessment Programs;

1. Resolution 2012-48, Preliminary Resolution for Fire Protection Services.

 

Ms. Encinosa presented and requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-48, Preliminary Resolution for Fire Protection Services.  Changing from last year are the fire assessments for residential property which were previously assessed in square foot tiers.  They are now calculated per square foot.  This Resolution also sets a final Public Hearing for September 11^th at 6:30 P.M.  The rates in the Resolution will be included on trim notices sent out to the public and are as follows:

 

$110 per dwelling unit

$.33 per square foot for commercial

$.05 per square foot for industrial

$.37 per square foot for institutional

$9.00 per parcel for land up to 160 acres and

$.02 per acre over 160 acres

 

Questions were asked from the audience by Mrs. Cannon.

 

Atty. Norm Fugate questioned the methodology of the assessments and asked why the report is not available for the public yet.

 

Ms. Encinosa answered the report is not yet completed.

 

Ronnie McQueen asked at the maximum rate established, how much would be generated?

 

Comm. Stevens answered if everything was completely paid in full, the amount would be $2,319,378.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-48 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Resolution 2012-45, Preliminary Resolution forEMSTax Assessment.

 

Ms. Encinosa presented and requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-45, Preliminary Resolution for EMS Tax Assessment.  This Resolution sets a final Public Hearing for September 11^th at 6:30 P.M.  The rates in the Resolution will be included on trim notices sent out to the public and are as follows:

 

$119 per dwelling unit

$.07 per square foot for commercial

$.18 per square foot for institutional

$.01 per square foot for industrial/warehouse property

 

Mrs. Cannon stated she strongly protests not having access to the report before the Board votes and asked what the current residential rate is.

Comm. Stevens answered the current residential rate is $76.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-45 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

1. Resolution 2012-46, Preliminary Resolution for Roadway Maintenance Services Assessments.

 

Ms. Encinosa presented and requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-46, Preliminary Resolution for Roadway Maintenance Services Assessments.  This Resolution sets a final Public Hearing for September 11^th at 6:30 P.M.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-46 and Resolution 2012-47 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Resolution 2012-47, Preliminary Resolution for Solid Waste Assessment.

 

Ms. Encinosa presented and requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-47, Preliminary Resolution for Solid Waste Assessment.  She stated the rate is $25 per parcel, the same as last year.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Teresa Barron apologized to Comm. Bell for how things went in the previous meeting in Chiefland regarding Fire Services.

 

Atty. Norm Fugate spoke regarding the merging of Fire Departments with the County and requested a public forum for the public to give input on this topic.

 

Comm. Stevens responded stating this issue has been dealt with in the past with everyone in favor of streamlining services until it comes time to actually do it.

 

Comm. Drew stated Mr. Knowles is doing a good job working with the Fire Departments and the smaller Fire Departments have approached him about joining in with the county.

 

Jason Kennedy asked who Mr. Fugate is representing and stated he is not representing the Town ofBronson.

 

Atty. Fugate stated he is representing the Municipal Fire Departments for the cities he serves.

 

The Commissioners were in agreement to not hold a forum regarding the Fire Departments.

 

Susan Haines commented to the Board regarding the “Pledge of Allegiance”.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Bell stated the issue of debris from the Suwannee River Fair demolition project may need to be addressed regarding tipping fees.

 

Comm. Stevens stated Max Agiree from the Bronson Youth League had contacted him and stated there is a Soccer Team from Bronson going to a tournament at Disney World inOrlandoand they are asking for financial assistance. 

 

The Commissioners agreed they would check into their Recreation Funds to see how much could be given.

 

There will be a bake sale fundraiser this Thursday at the Baptist church in Bronson.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:42 A.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 10:55 A.M.

 

Commissioners agreed to give the same as, but not to exceed what was given last time.  Mr. Shipp stated the amounts of what each commissioner had left as follows:

 

Comm. Joyner              $3,979.25

Comm. Johnson            $2,174.20

Comm. Drew               $2,217.76       

Comm. Bell                  $1,203.33

Comm. Stevens            $   611.84

 

The meeting recessed at 10:58 A.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 1:07 P.M.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

 

Impasse and vote on resolution of impasse between County and LIUNA Local 630.

 

Comm. Stevens called the Public Hearing to order at 1:07 P.M.

 

Atty. Brown stated this Hearing is regarding the impasse on the 2010-2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the County and LIUNA Local 630.

 

Andy Bemis, representing the Local 630 spoke to the Board stating the following issues are at impasse:

 

1. Article 8, Section 1 (Union’s proposal to sell back up to eighty (80) hours of accrued leave)
2. Article 12, Section 3 (County’s proposal to eliminate daily overtime)
3. Article 12, Section 3 (Union’s proposal to allow accrual of compensatory to eighty (80) hours)
4. Article 14, Section 5 (Union’s proposal to increase reporting time from a minimum of 3 hours to a minimum of 5 hours)
5. Article 15 (Union’s proposal for a 3% wage increase)
6. Article 22 (Union’s proposal for a multi-year agreement: County’s proposal for a one year agreement)

 

Wayne Helsby of the Law Offices of Allen, Norton & Blue, representing theCountyCoordinatorspoke to the Board.  He stated the position of theCountyCoordinatoris in these economic times afford these kinds of increases in benefits.

 

Comm. Stevens asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the information presented.

 

Terry Padgett spoke in favor of the proposal given by Mr. Bemis.

 

Comm. Stevens then asked if the Board members had any comments.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to resolve the issue concerning Article 8, Section 1 (Union’s proposal to sell back up to eighty (80) hours of accrued leave) in favor of theCountyCoordinator.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Atty. Brown stated the issue concerning Article 12, Section 3 (County’s proposal to eliminate daily overtime) was resolved and a vote would not be necessary.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to resolve the issue concerning Article 12, Section 3 (Union’s proposal to allow accrual of compensatory to eighty (80) hours) in favor of theCountyCoordinator.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to resolve the issue concerning Article 14, Section 5 (Union’s proposal to increase reporting time from a minimum of 3 hours to a minimum of 5 hours) in favor of theCountyCoordinator.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to resolve the issue concerning Article 15, Section 1 (Union’s proposal for a 3% wage increase) in favor of theCountyCoordinator.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to resolve the issue concerning Article 15, Section 4 (Union’s proposal for a call-out guarantee increase from 3 to 4 hours) in favor of theUnion.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the votes were cast as follows:

 

            Yes                              No

            Comm. Joyner              Comm.Bell

            Comm. Johnson            Comm. Drew

            Comm. Stevens

 

The MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to resolve the issue concerning Article 22 (Union’s proposal for a multi-year agreement: County’s proposal for a one year agreement).  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:00 P.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

                                                                                                           LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

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