Home
/
2012
/
Page 3

BOCC Regular Meeting – October 5, 2010

July 24, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OCTOBER 5, 2010

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on October 5, 2010, at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairperson Nancy Bell

Vice Chairperson Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm.ChadJohnson

Also present were:

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

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

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	102739-102782
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	988,260.81
ROAD	40,617.28
TRANSPORTATION	15.00
911	26,524.76
COURT FACILITIES	62.00
EMS	54,873.83
FIRE	4,290.81
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	15.00
UTILITIES	600.00
TOTAL	$ 1,115,259.49

MINUTES

Approval of the minutes for the following meetings:

Regular Meeting held September 7, 2010 Budget Hearing held September 20, 2010

TRIM Hearing held September 9, 2010 Regular Meeting held September 21, 2010

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the above listed minutes as presented. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

NON AGENDA ITEM – 1

Comm. Bell asked if a non-agenda item could be heard regarding Emergency Management.

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

Mark Johnson introduced Jim Britts, State Division Emergency Management Coordinator, Region 3 and thanked him for his work as Mr. Britts is retiring. Mr. Johnson presented a plaque to Mr. Britts in recognition of his service.

ZONING

Rob Corbitt, Director

A. Petition No. Ha.Va. 8-10, Hardship Variance.

Atty. Brown swore in members of the audience wishing to speak for or against the Hardship Variance or the Preliminary Plats.

Comm. Bell asked if any of the Board members had ex-parte communication with either of the petitioners. 1.Comm. Johnson stated he had spoken with Mr. Crane regarding Petition No. PP 4-10 ( Item B.).

Mr. Corbitt presented Petition No. Ha.Va.8-10, Hardship Variance for Board approval.

Comm. Bell asked if there was anyone to speak for or against.

Angie Medieros stated the petition is to move her parents onto her property she owns with her husband. She also explained the severity of the health of her parents as this is the reason to move them here from up north.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Petition No. Ha.Va. 8-10, Hardship Variance as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Petition No. PP 4-10, Preliminary Plat of “Crane Acres.”

Mr. Corbitt presented Petition No. PP 4-10, Preliminary Plat of “Crane Acres” for Board approval.

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

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Petition No. PP 4-10, Preliminary Plat of “Crane Acres” as presented. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Petition No. FP 6-10, Final Plat of “Vaughn’s Acres.”

Mr. Corbitt presented Petition No. FP 6-10, Final Plat of “Vaughn’s Acres” for Board approval.

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

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Petition No. FP 6-10, Final Plat of “Vaughn’s Acres” as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOITON CARRIES.

PUBLIC HEARING

Bruce Greenlee, Road Department Administrative Superintendent

A. Adopt Resolution 2010-47 approving the Petition to Vacate, Abandon, and Close a Portion of SE 137^th Terrace.

Mr. Greenlee requested approval of the Board to adopt Resolution 2010-47, Petition to vacate, abandon, and close a portion of SE 137^th Terrace as petitioned by Alan and Carol Ward.

Comm. Bell asked if anyone wanted to speak for or against.

Alan Ward, one of the petitioners, spoke to the Board and requested their approval of the Resolution.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to adopt Resolution 2010-47 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

CITY OF CHIEFLAND

A. Request approval of Fire Protection Services Agreement for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 between the County and the City ofChieflandfor Fire District 6 (Fowler’s Bluff) and 7 (Chiefland).

Norm Fugate Attorney for the City of Chiefland requested approval from the Board of the Fire Protection Services Agreement for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 between the County and the City of Chiefland for Fire District 6 (Fowler’s Bluff) and 7 (Chiefland).

Those speaking in favor of the Fire Protection Services Agreement were:

Chiefland Vice-Mayor, Teresa Barron

Gene Stockman

Chiefland Fire Chief, James Harris

Those speaking against the Fire Protection Services Agreement and in favor of the Fowler’s Bluff Fire Department functioning without the aid of the Chiefland Fire Department were:

Fowler’s Bluff Fire Department President, Robert Mount

Fowler’s Bluff Fire Department Vice-President, Craig Miller

After discussion, Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the Fire Protection Services Agreement as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the votes were as follows:

Yes No

Comm. Drew Comm. Stevens

Comm. Rooks

Comm. Bell

Comm. Johnson

The MOTION FAILS.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to leave Chiefland with District 7. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

The meeting recessed at 11:26 P.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:40 P.M.

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Lt. Scott Finnen

A. Ratification of the application originally submitted and approval of the acceptance of the award documents sent by DOJ, regarding a Federal Grant award of $100,000.

Lt. Finnen requested ratification of the application originally submitted and approval of the acceptance of the award documents sent by DOJ, regarding a Federal Grant award of $100,000.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the ratification of the application originally submitted and approval of the acceptance of the award documents as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Mrs. Daldine speaks about barking dogs in her neighborhood. She asked if anything had been done and why current laws are not enforced. Mrs. Daldine also provided a handwritten timeline she had documented of the times the dogs were barking to the Commissioners.

Mr. Tummond spoke to the Commissioners and stated Animal Control and the Sheriff’s Department had both responded.

WILLIAMS COMMUNICATION

A.J. Smith, Williams Communication

A. Maintenance Agreement for radios and related equipment.

Mr. Tummond spoke to the Board regarding a maintenance agreement for the 330, 800 MHz radios and related equipment as previously discussed at the September 7^th Board meeting. After negotiations with Williams Communication, Mr. Tummond stated the rate per radio is $125 for yearly maintenance. For a one-time call for repairs, the rate would be $50 per radio. Mr. Tummond stated the rate for all radios and dispatch equipment would be $54,273.60.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the maintenance agreement amount of $54,273.60 with Williams Communication and to move forward with the contract. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator

A. LevyCountyFiscal Year 2011-2012 Assessment Program Proposal by Government Services Group and Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. – TABLED –

ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTY COORDINATOR

Dick Tummond, Assistant to theCountyCoordinator

A. Request to reject current bids for Manatee Utilities Chlorine Monitoring and re-bid the project.

Mr. Tummond requested the Board reject the current bids for Manatee Utilities Chlorine Monitoring and re-bid the project.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to reject the current bids for Manatee Utilities Chlorine Monitoring and re-bid the project. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request to award bids for University Oaks Utility Electrical Upgrade.

Mr. Tummond presented the two bids received for the University Oaks utility electrical upgrade and they are as follows:

C & H Electric $24,478

Robert Shipp Electric $33,000

Mr. Tummond stated it is his recommendation to enter into a contract with C & H Electric.

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the bid from C & H Electric in the amount of $24,478 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

PLANNING

Shenley Neely, Director

A. Renewal Service Agreement withWithlacoocheeRegional Planning Council for Planning and Zoning Services for Fiscal Year 2010-2011.

Ms. Neely requested approval from the Board for renewal of the Service Agreement with Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council for Planning and Zoning Services for Fiscal Year 2010-2011.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve renewal of the Service Agreement with Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

SOLID WASTE

Benny Jerrels, Director

A. Request Board approval to renew the annual Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council contract.

Ms. Neely requested on behalf of Mr. Jerrels approval from the Board to renew the Annual Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council Contract. She stated this contract is renewed annually for verification of hazardous waste management practices.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the renewal of the Annual Withlacoochee Regional Planning Contract as presented. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Anne Bast Brown,CountyAttorney

A. Discussion and director on proposed settlement in class action suit, The County of Monroe, Florida v. Priceline.com, Inc. et al.

Atty. Brown asked for direction from the Board regarding the class action suit, The County of Monroe, Florida v. Priceline.com, Inc. et al. She stated the proposed settlement would meanLevyCountywould receive about $250. Atty. Brown then gave details of the terms of the settlement to the Board members.

The board decided by consensus to stay in the suit.

B. Request approval and authorization for Chair to sign Short Form Consent Order with Department of Environmental Protection for settlement of proposed civil penalties.

Atty. Brown requested approval and authorization from the Board for the Chair to sign Short Form Consent Order with Department of Environmental Protection for settlement of proposed civil penalties. Atty. Brown stated DEP had made an inspection at the Landfill and issued a warning letter listing proposed violations and penalties in the amount of $66,100. Staff from the Landfill then had a meeting with DEP and the alleged violations and penalties were reduced to two violations for the amount of $4,000 and $250 in costs.

After discussion, Comm. Rooks made a motion to pay $500 for the improper slope penalty, but to re-negotiate the remaining $3,500 penalty. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS

Comm. Johnson gave follow up information on the Levy County Beast Feast.

Comm. Rooks stated the Clam Association would donate and come to the Beast Feast to cook the clams. The Board members will serve.

Comm. Bell presented a letter requesting a letter of support forFlorida’s Pure Water Wilderness application for a Rural Regional Development Grant to the Governor’s office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to submit a letter of support as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

NON-AGENDA ITEM – 2

Comm. Rooks made motion to hear non-agenda item. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Rooks asked Pat O’Neal and George Sresovich to come to the podium and Mr. O’Neal presented for Board approval a Proclamation to designate October, 2010 as the Helen Denham Month. He explained the Helen Denham was a paddle-wheel steamer recently found in the #4 Channel at Cedar Key. Work is being done to bring it up to the surface. This steamer was used to ferry cypress and lumber on theSuwanneeRiver. Mr. O’Neal then read the Proclamation into record.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the Proclamation as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Rooks introduced Lindon Lindsey and Toni Collins from the Levy County Historical Society.

On behalf of the Levy County Historical Society, Toni Collins made a contribution to the fund designated for the excavation of the Helen Denham in recognition of the entities trying to preserve a piece of Florida History.

NON-AGENDA ITEM – 3

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

Comm. Johnson asked Pat O’Neal to bring the Board up to date on the progress of theChieflandHospital. Mr. O’Neal statedLevyCountywould need to send a letter drafted by Atty. Brown to the State to ask for re-allocation of funds and to send to Chiefland so they can send the appropriate attachments with it. Discussion followed as to whether the College could be included in the request for re-allocation of funds.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to have Atty. Brown draft a letter asking for re-allocation of funds as requested for the Hospital as well as for the College. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Rooks announced there will be a “meet and greet” with Rod Smith at theDoganCobbMunicipalBuildingFriday starting at 8:30 A.M.

Atty. Brown stated in order for the College to be included in the letter, the Board would need to adopt a Resolution naming is as a Recovery Zone Project and authorize the Chairperson to sign.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to adopt a Resolution naming the College in Chiefland as a Recovery Zone Project and authorize the Chairperson to sign. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1:08 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp Chairperson, Nancy Bell

1. Ex-Parte Communication Comm. Johnson

BOCC Regular Meeting – September 30, 2010

July 24, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on September 30, 2010, at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Vice Chairperson Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm. Chad Johnson

Also present were:

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Assistant to the County Coordinator – Dick Tummond

Vice-Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	102586-102738
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	418,093.93
ROAD	7,140.15
SHIP	2,233.21
LIBRARY	1,251.06
PERMANENT MOSQUITO	357.69
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	414.88
TRANSPORTATION	1,862.24
COURT FACILITIES	54,588.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	10,593.32
EMS	22,242.26
FIRE	9,463.77
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	1,147.20
UTILITIES	344.44
CAPITAL PROJECTS	3,743.25
LANDFILL	126,783.40
TOTAL	$ 660,258.80

TRANSFER TO EMS	$ 200,000.00

E911 RURAL COUNTY GRANT APPLICATION CORRECTIONS

Mike West requested the Board to rescind approval of the two E911Grant Application previously approved on 9/21 and approve a combined Grant.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to rescind the previously approved Grant Applications from 9/21 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Rooks then made a motion to approve the combined E911 Rural County Grant Application as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

FINAL BUDGET AMENDMENTS

Sheila Rees presented budget amendments for the Board’s approval. The Mosquito Control Department has an increase of $23,760 in the Chemicals line item and a decrease of the same amount from the Overtime line item. In the Maintenance Department there is an increase of $10,000 in the Rep/Maint-Equipment line item and a decrease of the same amount from the Wages line item. In BOCC-Operations there is an increase of $100,000 in Inmate Medical, $50,000 in Rep/Maint-Major $50,000 and $38,000 in LCSO Transfer-Jail. There is a decrease of this combined total of $188,000 in Reserve.

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

OTHER BUSINESS

Berlon Weeks spoke to the Board and presented a letter for their review from the Town of Bronson to FEMA proposing the Town of Bronson be allowed to gauge the ditches to determine if it does or does not flood. If flooding is found to take place, they will pay the amounts assessed for flood insurance, and if not, then they will go back and look at it again to see if this is truly not what is happening. If a moratorium is granted, it would allow Bronson to do a master stormwater plan on the ditch, to get rights to it and clean it out and use it as it was originally designed.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to join with the Town of Bronson in their letter of request to FEMA. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Johnson asked the Commissioners able to attend the Beast Feast if they would like to do clams or if there area other suggestions.

Comm. Rooks stated she would check with the Aquaculture Association about getting clams.

The Commissioners agreed to check into serving clams.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:15 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp Chairperson, Nancy Bell

BOCC Regular Meeting – September 21, 2010

July 24, 2012 by SuperAdmin

Listen to Audio

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on September 21, 2010, at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairperson Nancy Bell

Vice Chairperson Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm.ChadJohnson

Also present were:

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

Chairperson Bell called the meeting to order at 9:10 AM. Comm. Bell 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. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

CHECK NUMBER	102430-102585
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	206,281.09
ROAD	305,416.64
SHIP	47,895.90
LIBRARY	1,242.08
PERMANENT MOSQUITO	6,742.80
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	977.54
TRANSPORTATION	24,172.08
COURT FACILITIES	26.99
PROGRESS ENERGY	17,137.12
EMS	189,688.02
FIRE	2,447.85
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	3,974.73
UTILITIES	2,765.95
ADD COURT COSTS	439.90
DEBT SERVICE	1,000.00
LANDFILL	114,223.17
TOTAL	$ 924,431.86

MINUTES

Approval of Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held August 17, 2010.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Steve Minnis

A. Payment in Lieu of Taxes.

Mr. Minnis presented a check to the Board for payment in lieu of taxes in the amount of $25,108.88 from the Suwannee River Water Management District. Mr. Minnis also wanted to let the Board know the Water Management District will have a public meeting on October 12^th, at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall in Fanning Springs regarding the water supply assessment.

Mr. Minnis stated the Bronson north ditch, south ditch and long pond area maps have been revised and submitted to the respective communities. The date on the maps is September 30^th at which time there will be a 90 day appeals and protest period.

CHILDREN’S TABLE

William Brown

A. RecognizeBronsonHigh Schoolstudent’s community service and present an award.

Mr. Brown called the Beauchamp family forward and recognized Tyler Beauchamp for his efforts through his involvement in FFA in planting produce which he provided to the Children’s Table. Mr. Brown presented Mr. Beauchamp with a plaque and thanked him for his work.

B. Report and plan a county wide food drive and food bank.

Mr. Brown informed the Board of plans for a community outreach project and asked Mrs. Barbara Locke from the Levy County Health Department to explain.

Mrs. Locke explained the Health Department will be conducting health screenings, assistance with food stamp and medicaid applications and will also have people with information to help the elderly at various locations within the county in cooperation with the Children’s Table.

Mr. Brown explained how the Levy County Food Bank had been established and stated Comm. Rooks had been elected the Chairperson of this project.

Comm. Rooks spoke about the Levy County Food Bank and recognized people in attendance from within the county involved with the project. She asked if the communities and businesses would place drop-off boxes to collect canned goods.

The Board decided by consensus to assist Mr. Brown with the efforts of the Children’s Table.

The meeting recessed at 9:35

The meeting reconvened at 9:43

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Major Evan Sullivan

A. Request approval and signature on the Certificate of Acceptance for the 2011 Application of the Levy County Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force 19 Grant.

Major Sullivan requested approval and signature on the Certificate of Acceptance for the 2011 Application of the Levy County Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force 19 Grant. Major Sullivan explained this is the Edward Byrne Grant in the amount of $75,725.

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

Major Sullivan explained this grant helps to pay for salaries for the Drug Task Force.

NON AGENDA ITEM – LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Major Sullivan requested approval for the Board to hear a non-agenda item.

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

Major Sullivan requested on behalf of Sheriff Smith approval from the Board to move $38,000 from the contingency money in the Sheriff’s budget to the inmate medical line item.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve moving $38,000 from the Sheriff’s contingency fund to the inmate medical line item. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

911 ADDRESSING OFFICE

Mike West

A. Request Board approval and signature to apply for E-911 Rural County Grant to cover the cost of Evergreen maintenance for a period of one year.

B. Request Board approval and signature on the E-911 Rural County Grant Application to cover the cost of maintenance for our GeoComm software products.

Mr. West requested Board approval and signature to apply for the E-911 Rural County Grant to cover the cost of Evergreen maintenance for one year and the E-911 Rural County Grant Application to cover the cost of maintenance for their GeoComm software products.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve both E-911 Grants as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Pat O’Neal

A. Ratification of letter of support and commitment of dues for the North Florida Economic Development Partnership (NFEDP) for Fiscal Year 2010/2011.

Mr. O’Neal requested a letter of support and commitment of dues in the amount of $2,041 for the North Florida Economic Development Partnership (NFEDP) for Fiscal Year 2010/2011.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the letter of support and commitment of dues as presented. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

ZONING

Rob Corbitt, Director

A. Petition No. PP 4-10, Preliminary Plat of “Crane Acres” – TABLED

B. Petition No. FP 4-10, Final Plat of “Rejoli Acres.”

Atty. Brown swore in members of the audience wishing to speak for or against the Final Plat of “Rejoli Acres.”

Comm. Bell asked if there were any ex-parte communications by the Board members. There were none.

Mr. Corbitt presented Petition No. FP 4-10, Final Plat of “Rejoli Acres” to the Board for approval. He stated Jason Murphy of Croft Land Surveying was present to represent Jorge Alfonso and Renan Garcia.

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

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the petition as presented. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Barbara Locke

A. Request approval of the 2010/2011 contract betweenLevyCountyand the Department of Health.

Mrs. Locke requested approval of the 2010/2011 contract betweenLevyCountyand the Department of Health and presented a booklet of services for each Commissioner.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the contract betweenLevyCountyand the Department of Health as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator

A. Proposed Interlocal Agreement withGilchristCountyfor Guardian ad Litem.

B. Commercial Lease for office space for the Guardian ad Litem program.

Mr. Moody requested approval of the proposed Interlocal Agreement withGilchristCountyfor Guardian ad Litem and the Commercial Lease for office space with Hudson Properties in Chiefland.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement withGilchristCountyand the commercial lease as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Resolution 2010-53 requesting an extension of time for performance under a Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the design and construction of an airport security fence at theGeorgeT.LewisAirport.

Mr. Moody requested approval of Resolution 2010-53 requesting an extension of time for performance under a Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the design and construction of an airport security fence at theGeorgeT.LewisAirport.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-53 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

D. Request approval of annual contract for H. Lee Mills, Mills Engineering Company as Consulting Engineer for the County.

Mr. Moody requested approval of the Annual Contract for H. Lee Mills, Mills Engineering Company as Consulting Engineer for the County. He stated the amount for Principal Engineer has not changed and is $95 per hour.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the Annual Contract as presented. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Mark Johnson, Director

A. Request to accept the Progress Energy Contract for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 and Fiscal Year 2011/2012.

Mr. Moody requested on behalf of Mr. Johnson for the Board to accept the Progress Energy Contract for fiscal year 2010/2011 and fiscal year 2011/2012.

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the Progress Energy Contract as presented. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

LIBRARY

Lisa Brasher, Director

A. Request to approve an application for State Aid.

Ms. Brasher thanked Mr. Moody and the Maintenance Department for helping to move the books for the book sale held on Friday and Saturday. She also thanked Mr. Ivan Chubb for taking all the remaining books to distribute among the Veterans.

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval for an application for State Aid for the Library System.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the application for State Aid as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request to approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City ofChiefland.

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval for the Interlocal Agreement with the City ofChiefland. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTY COORDINATOR

Dick Tummond

A. Service and Maintenance Contract – 800 MHz Communication Equipment: Williams Communications, Inc. – TABLED –

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A. Request permission to seek right-of-way for SW 110 Avenue. – TABLED –

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown,CountyAttorney

A. Request approval of Resolution 2010-50 certifying that the County meets the criteria for reduction of Department of Environmental Protection and Water Management District fees.

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of Resolution 2010-50 certifying the County meets the criteria for reduction of Department of Environmental Protection and Water Management District fees.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-50 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS

Comm. Johnson stated the Levy County Education Foundation’s Wild Beast Feast will be held at Black Prong on October 23^rd. He stated they are seeking different groups and organizations to help cook and serve. Tickets are $25 each and there will also be a live auction. The Commissioner’s discussed cooking and/or serving as a group.

Comm. Stevens stated there will be a Rodeo this Friday and Saturday at the Horseman’s Park in Williston. There will be a BBQ dinner available at 5:30 P.M. and the events will start at 7:00 P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Marie Daldine asked the Board if they could do something about the excessive noise from barking dogs in her neighborhood. She asked if there could be stiffer laws made or current laws enforced more to deal with the noise.

MOSQUITO CONTROL

Matt Weldon, Director

A. Request approval of contract betweenLevyCountyand the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Mr. Moody requested on behalf of Mr. Weldon approval of the contract betweenLevyCountyand the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the contract betweenLevyCountyand the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as presented. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Bell stated there will be a meeting on September 30^th at 9:00 A.M. to pay final bills for the fiscal year.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:29 A..M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp Chairperson, Nancy Bell

BOCC Budget Hearing – September 20, 2010

July 24, 2012 by SuperAdmin

BUDGET HEARING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

The Budget Hearing of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on September 20, 2010, at 6:30 P.M. in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairperson Nancy Bell

Vice Chairperson Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm.ChadJohnson

Also present were:

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

Chairperson Bell called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. Mr. Shipp gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Comm. Bell stated the purpose of this meeting was to adopt the Resolutions for the final millage and final budget for fiscal year 2010/2011.

A. Resolution 2010-54, Adopting Final Millage Rates.

Sheila Rees stated the actual rollback rate is 7.8436 and the proposed millage rate is 7.4212 which is 5.39% less than the rollback rate. Resolution 2010-54 is to adopt the final millage rate.

Comm. Drew made a motion to adopt Resolution 2010-54 setting the final millage rate as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Resolution 2010-55, Adopting Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2010/2011.

Mrs. Rees stated the budget had been advertised as required and requested the Board consider some budget amendments before adopting the budget. She stated this involved combining some funds. The Library had been combined into the General Fund and the Mosquito Funds had been moved as well as some of the Sheriff’s Funds. In addition to these changes, there were some line item changes in the Road Department and the Planning Department. Changes were also made to the SHIP Fund and for Progress Energy. The total amount for the amendments is $302,889 less than what was last approved. Mrs. Rees stated the total budget is now at $58,531,978.

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

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-55 setting the final budget for fiscal year 2010/2011 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:36 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp Chairperson, Nancy Bell

BOCC Trim Hearing – September 9, 2010

July 24, 2012 by SuperAdmin

TRIM HEARING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

The Trim Hearing of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on September 9, 2010, at 6:30 P.M. in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairperson Nancy Bell

Vice Chairperson Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm.ChadJohnson

Also present were:

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

Chairperson Bell called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. Mr. Shipp gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Shipp presented for Board approval Resolution 2010-51 for a tentative trim hearing to levy ad valorem taxes. Mr. Shipp stated the rollback rate is 7.8436 and the proposed millage rate is 7.4212, which is a -5.39% change of the rollback rate.

Comm. Bell asked if anyone would like to speak for or against. There were none.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-51 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Shipp presented for Board approval Resolution 2010-52 to adopt a tentative budget. Mr. Shipp stated the total budget amount is $58,834,867.

Comm. Bell asked if anyone would like to speak for or against. There were none.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-52 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the votes were as follows:

Yes No

Comm. Stevens Comm. Johnson

Comm. Rooks

Comm. Bell

Comm. Drew

The MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Stevens spoke to the Board regarding a pay raise for all full-time Board and Constitutional employees, excluding the Sheriff’s Department and part-time employees. Comm. Stevens stated he had excluded the Sheriff’s Department because they had been given a raise earlier this year already. He stated after speaking with Mrs. Rees, the amount necessary for this would be $332,000. The funding for this could be supplemented by using $200,000 of the fiscally constrained money, leaving roughly $100,000 to come from Reserve.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to give a 3% pay raise to all Board and Constitutional officer full-time employees, excluding the Sheriff’s Department. Second was made by Comm. Rooks. As Comm. Bell called for a vote, Comm. Johnson asked if discussion could be done before voting. Comm. Bell then called for discussion.

Comm. Johnson stated if the raises were given, this would pull from the current reserve amount which is $1,297,849, leaving a balance of $967,845 with a total budget of nearly $59 million.

Comm. Stevens explains where the money had been found within the current budget to fund the raises.

Comm. Johnson explains his view of why he is not in favor of giving the raises. He states he is afraid if reserves are used up with no additional revenues projected to come into the budget, people will be sent home and does not feel giving a raise is the right thing to do right now.

Comm. Bell asked if anyone from the audience would like to speak.

Pam Owens from the Mosquito Control Department spoke in favor of raises.

Larry Feldhusen from Yankeetown spoke against raises.

Comm. Rooks stated the funding Comm. Stevens had identified would not have been possible had it not been for her work inTallahasseeto get the fiscally constrained money for this county in the amount of $2.7 million over the past three years and is in favor of using this money for raises.

Comm. Johnson stated he would like to fight for State funding sources for some of the unfunded State mandates and wait until after March to then look into the possibility of giving raises to all employees, full and part-time.

Comm. Bell called for a vote and the votes were cast as follows:

Yes No

Comm. Stevens Comm.Bell

Comm. Rooks Comm. Drew

Comm. Johnson

The MOTION FAILS.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:15 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp Chairperson, Nancy Bell

BOCC Regular Meeting – September 7, 2010

July 24, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on September 7, 2010, at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairperson Nancy Bell

Vice Chairperson Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm.ChadJohnson

Also present were:

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

Chairperson Bell called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM. Mr. Shipp gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	102258-102429
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,034,291.79
ROAD	87,924.56
SHIP	150.00
LIBRARY	2,483.34
PERMANENT MOSQUITO	3,042.85
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	2,063.90
TRANSPORTATION	18,501.70
911	16,583.37
COURT FACILITIES	692.69
PROGRESS ENERGY	2,046.76
EMS	25,667.41
FIRE	45,446.34
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	582.19
UTILITIES	1,581.46
CAPITAL PROJECTS	48,000.00
LANDFILL	86,115.69
TOTAL	$ 1,375,174.05

MINUTES

Approval of Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held August 17, 2010. – TABLED

ZONING

Rob Corbitt, Director

A. Request Chair’s signature on the NFIP, AW 214 Annual Recertification.

Mr. Corbitt requested the approval to have the Board Chairperson’s signature on the NFIP, AW 214 Annual Recertification due by October 1^st.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Board Chairperson to sign the NFIP, AW 214 Annual Recertification. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Special Event, SEP 1-10, Goethe Benefit Challenge.

Mr. Corbitt requested approval of Special Event, SEP 1-10, Goethe Benefit Challenge, to be held at the Black Prong Equestrian Facility on December 17^th and 18^th from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Comm. Drew pointed out items within the packet given to the commissioners not completed or information missing. Mr. Corbitt stated he would let his office know to check applications more thoroughly before submitting to the Board for approval.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Special Event, SEP 1-10, Goethe Benefit Challenge. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Special Event, SEP 1-10, Eerie Acres Haunted Attraction.

Mr. Corbitt requested approval of Special Event, SEP 1-10, Eerie Acres Haunted Attraction on behalf of Ms. Susan Watson to be held on property owned by Joe Giglia located on CR 321 near Chiefland.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve Special Event, SEP 1-10, Eerie Acres Haunted Attraction as presented. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

Fred Heinrich, Disabled American Veterans

A. Proclamation

Mr. Heinrich, requested the Board make a Proclamation to set aside a day to recognize disabled American Veterans.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve a Proclamation in support of Disabled American Veterans similar to one approved by the City of Chiefland as provided by Mr. Heinrich, changing the wording to reflect Levy County. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Toni Collins

A. LevyCountyRailroad Days

Ms. Collins presented information about Levy County Railroad Days to the Commissioners and stated the Levy County Historical Society is planning a celebration on Saturday, March 19, 2011 called Levy County Railroad Days. The daylong event will be staged in the three communities still standing along the 42 mile segment of the Levy County Rail Line; Bronson, Otter Creek and Cedar Key.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

LIBRARY

Lisa Brasher, Director

A. Request to approve the PAL Public Library Cooperative Interlocal Agreement.

Ms. Brasher requested approval of the PAL Public Library Cooperative Interlocal Agreement.

Comm. Rooks asked Brasher to confirm they would not be entering into the same situation as they had withMarionCounty. She also wanted to make sureLevyCountywould have a say and would not have to put any money into it.

Comm. Stevens stated he is in favor of entering into the Cooperative on a trial-period.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the PAL Public Library Cooperative Interlocal Agreement. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request for appointments to the PAL Public Library Cooperative Governing Board.

Ms. Brasher named two individuals willing to serve on the Governing Board; Virginia Meizenheimer from the Bronson Library and David Kendall from the Williston Library and recommended them to be appointed.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Ms. Meizenheimer and Mr. Kendall to the Governing Board as recommended. Second was made by Comm. Rooks.

Comm. Stevens rescinded his motion.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Governing Board members as presented for a three month appointment. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

PARKS AND RECREATION

Matt Weldon, Director

A. Request approval to accept bid for Devil’s Hammock Check Station.

Mr. Weldon requested Board approval of DuBois Resources, LLC for the Devil’s Hammock Check Station. Mr. Weldon stated they received one bid from the above named company in the amount of $22,550.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to accept the bid from DuBois Resources, LLC for the Devil’s Hammock Check Station as presented. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A. Presentation and request for bid awards for road department materials.

Mr. Greenlee presented the following bid awards for Road Department materials to the Board for approval:

Bid Item Vendor Awarded

Asphalt Central Materials Colmix – Yes

V.E. Whitehurst Asphalt – Yes

Duval Asphalt No

John C. Hipp No

Sod Scherer Quality Yes

Signs Hall Signs Yes

Rocal Yes

Vulcan Yes

Safety Items Safety Products Yes

Safety Zone Yes

Porta Potty Jones Plumbing Yes

Culvert Pipe Contech Const. Prod. Yes

Gulf Atlantic No

Metal Culverts No

Emulsion Prime Blacklidge No

EA Mariani Yes

Motor Oil Rozier’s Yes

Lewis Oil No

United Fuel No

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the bids as presented. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Adoption of Resolution 2010-46 to schedule a public hearing on October 5, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. for the closure of a portion of SE 137^th Terr. as requested by petitioners, Allan and Carol Ward.

Mr. Greenlee requested the Board adopt Resolution 2010-46 to schedule a public hearing on October 5, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. for the closure of a portion of SE 137^th Terr. As requested by petitioners, Allan and Carol Ward.

Comm. Drew made a motion to adopt Resolution 2010-46 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

UNION CONTRACT

Mark Levitt, Allen, Norton, and Blue P.A.

A. Ratification of Union Contract.

Mr. Levitt presented approval from the Board for Ratification of the Union Contract. He explained the modification to Article 8 – Leave Plans, which gives 14 hours/month to employees with 15 years or more of service.

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept Ratification of the Union Contract. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

Robert Hastings, Superintendent of Schools

A. Proposed Resolution calling a referendum election regarding the two year continuation of a .25 mills levy of School District Critical Operating Needs.

Mr. Hastings requested approval of a proposed Resolution calling a referendum election regarding the two year continuation of a .25 mills levy of School Districtcritical operating needs. This will be placed on the November 2^nd ballot for the citizens to vote on.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Resolution as presented. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

SOLID WASTE

Benny Jerrels, Director

A. Request approval to extend leachate hauling contract for one year as approved in the original contract to Dean Trucking.

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval to extend the leachate hauling contract with Dean Trucking for one year.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to extend the leachate hauling contract as presented. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Anne Bast Brown,CountyAttorney

A. Discussion and direction on inclusion of recordable orders for Hardship Variances.

Atty. Brown requested direction from the Board regarding the inclusion of recordable orders for Hardship Variances.

After discussion, Comm. Drew made a motion to have Atty. Brown provide written recommendation for how many documents would be needed to record a Hardship Variance in order to bring it back to the Board for discussion at an open meeting. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the votes were as follows:

Yes No

Comm. Drew Comm. Stevens

Comm. Johnson Comm. Rooks

Comm. Bell

The MOTION CARRIES.

B. Update onCity of Weston,Florida, et al., vs. Crist, et al, litigation challenging 2009 SB 360 (Ch.2009-096, Laws of Fla.)

Atty. Brown gave an update on the City ofWeston,Florida, et al, vs. Crist, et al, litigation challenging 2009 SB 360 (Ch. 2009-096, Laws of Fla.).

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson asked if the Guardian ad Litem contract would be ready by the next Board meeting. Atty. Brown responded it is her plan to have it ready at the next meeting for approval.

Comm. Bell

A. Proposed re-appointment to the Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. Board of Directors.

Comm. Bell read to the Board members a letter from the Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. requesting re-appointment of Dick Tummond, who has agreed to remain on their Board of Directors for an additional year.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to re-appoint Mr. Tummond to the CFCAA Board of Directors. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Drew thanked Mr. Greenlee and the Road Department employees for their work regarding recent flooding in Inglis and Yankeetown.

Comm. Drew had also been in touch with Mark Johnson from Emergency Management and Kirk Scraggins from the Division of Emergency Management about programs for disaster mitigations for repetitive loss. Mr. Johnson is trying to set up meetings in Comm. Drew’s district as well as Comm. Rooks’s district for homeowners to come out to find out what programs might be available for them for either raising their buildings out of the flood or possibly purchasing other properties available

Comm. Drew stated she had met with the Fire Advisory Board regarding consolidating some of the smaller fire departments and also doing some re-districting. She also discussed possibly in the distant future having a fire-rescue service combining the two services. She stated she along with Mayor Hethcoat, Comm. Darren, Rick Bloom, and Paul Shear volunteered to read the report done by Mizell, Hodges and Associates in 2005 and report back to the Fire Advisory Board with their recommendations. Comm. Drew stated all of the Fire Departments were present with the exception of Fowler’s Bluff.

Comm. Rooks gave update on the Class I and Class II animals after attending a final hearing for FWC inPensacola last Wednesday. She stated they took the “solely residential” out of the rule and have since added a notification which requires the applicant to give a project description as well as a disclaimer to acknowledge the applicant’s signature to FWC indicating they are aware if they fill out the application with false information it will be a first degree misdemeanor. As a result of this progress, the Building and Zoning officials will be notified when an application is filed. Also, First Responders, Law Enforcement,EMS and Emergency Management will have notification if such animals are kept on a person’s property.

The meeting recessed at 10:48 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 1:03 P.M.

BUDGET WORKSHOP

Mrs. Rees explained the adjustments she had made to the budget as requested by the Board. She left the Emergency Management budget as it was with no cuts, as any cuts to the County portion of this budget meant equal cuts from the State portion. TheEMStransfer is down about $500,000 due to an increase in revenue of $50,000 each month for the last three months. All reserve money has been combined and with the new adjustments, there will be over $1.2 now in reserve under the General Fund.

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Sheriff Smith spoke to the Board and stated he had cut his budget by $250,000 and stated “God forbid if we have a major event in our county.” He requested the Board approve his budget as presented.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the budget for the Sheriff’s Department as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMUNICATIONS

Dick Tummond

A.J. Smith, Williams Communications

A. Narrowbanding – TABLED –

B. Communication Equipment Maintenance Service Agreement.

Mr. Tummond provided information to the Board regarding a Communication Equipment Maintenance Service Agreement with Williams Communications. Mr. Tummond stated the County has a total of 330 radios at $132 each. The total charge to cover all of the equipment would be $56,640 per year. If they only service the dispatch center equipment, the cost would decrease to $32,496.

After discussion, the Board decided to re-discuss this issue at a future board meeting. A.J. Smith stated he would relay the Board members’ concerns and get back to Mr. Tummond.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Mr. Greenlee requests permission from the Board to hire one new employee to burn debris at the landfill within the budget for this next year. Mr. Greenlee stated they have a DEP mandate to operate an incinerator site. This requires a full-time certified individual at the site. He asked if the position could be hired as an Equipment Operator I so the individual might also be used elsewhere. Money could be moved within his budget to accommodate this person’s salary.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to allow the Road Department to hire an employee to the incinerator site. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Greenlee let the Board know he would need to purchase three new dump trucks in the next year as the present trucks have high mileage and require constant expensive repairs. The cost with trading in the present trucks would be about $113,000 each.

Mr. Greenlee let the Board know he would need to purchase two new tractors in the next year for mowing. The tractors used currently used are breaking down often and are in need of replacement parts difficult to find. The cost would be around $40,000 to $50,000 each.

Mr. Greenlee stated he would also like to liquidate the Road Departments Drag Line in the next year as it is inefficient and expensive to repair. He stated he would like to replace it with a Track Hoe with an extended boom. The cost would be around $260,000.

EMS

Trish Siebold gave an update to the Board regarding their service. They have had two medics leave recently and now she has received news of a third and fourth medic leaving as well. Ms. Siebold stated she has 25 medic positions open for next month and no one to fill them. Applications are not coming in due to low wages. The current starting rates of pay are as follows:

$10.04 – Paramedic 8.88 – EMT Levy County pay rate

$12.70 – Paramedic 10.28 – EMT State and Area Localization Average pay rate

Ms. Siebold asked the Board if they could give some direction as to what she could do to keep the six current ambulances running and consider increasing the starting rate of pay.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to give a 3% pay raise to all Board employees and constitutional officers excluding the Sheriff’s Department as they received a 3% raise in May. Second was made by Comm. Rooks.

Comm. Stevens identified two sources from which the raises could be funded; 1) Constraints Money and 2) the interest from Debt Service. He stated there are three areas which are self-sufficient and would not need to be included in this raise amount.

Comm. Bell stated she would rather give a one-time cost of living adjustment to full-time employees only.

Comm. Rooks suggested Comm. Stevens and Mrs. Rees identify if there is money available to give a 3% raise and come back to the Board with an answer.

After discussion, Comm. Stevens withdrew his motion.

Comm. Stevens made a motion for the Board to allow him to speak with Mrs. Rees to identify if there is funding for a raise of 3% or less or a one time cost of living adjustment and come back with an answer to the Board on the 9th. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the votes were as follows:

Yes No

Comm. Stevens Comm. Drew

Comm. Rooks

Comm. Bell

Comm. Johnson

The MOTION CARRIES.

Mrs. Rees mentioned the Capital Projects Fund to the Board members and stated some money would need to be moved into different funds to cover the expense of some major repairs being done to the courthouse.

Important Meeting Dates and Times

Thursday, September 9, 2010 6:30 P.M.: Trim Hearing

Monday, September 20, 2010 6:30 P.M.: Final Budget Hearing

The meeting recessed at 2:52 P.M.

The meeting reconvened at 6:31 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING: ANNUAL RATE RESOLUTIONS

After Comm. Bell called the meeting to order, Atty. Brown stated the purpose of the meeting was to conduct a public hearing and to adopt the Annual Rate Resolutions. Atty. Brown then presented each of the Resolutions for the Board’s approval.

A. Resolution 2010-42, Fire Protection Services.

Atty. Brown stated the rates reflected the amount adopted at the preliminary hearing of $31 for residential and varying rates based on square footage for commercial.

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

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-42, Fire Protection Services as presented. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Resolution 2010-43, Solid Waste Assessments.

Atty. Brown stated the rates for Solid Waste Assessments are the same as last year at $25.

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

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-43, Solid Waste Assessments as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Resolution 2010-44, Roadway Maintenance Service Assessments.

Atty. Brown stated the rates for Roadway Maintenance Service Assessments are the same as last year.

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

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-44, Roadway Maintenance Service Assessments as presented. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

D. Resolution 2010-45,EMSTax Assessments.

Atty. Brown stated the rates for EMS Tax Assessments are the same as last year with $38 for residential, and varying rates by square footage for commercial.

Comm. Bell asked if there was anyone to speak for or against

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-45, EMS Tax Assessments as presented. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Moody reminded everyone of the next meeting to be held on Thursday, September 9^th at 6:30 P.M. for the Trim Hearing.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:36 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp Chairperson, Nancy Bell

BOCC Regular Meeting – August 17, 2010

July 24, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

AUGUST 17, 2010

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on August 17, 2010, at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairperson Nancy Bell

Vice Chairperson Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm.ChadJohnson

Also present were:

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

Chairperson Bell called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM. Comm. Bell 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. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

CHECK NUMBER	102098-102257
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	406,076.76
ROAD	140,941.87
SHIP	150.00
LIBRARY	2,699.55
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	20,814.81
TRANSPORTATION	36,144.87
COURT FACILITIES	742.09
PROGRESS ENERGY	5,881.42
EMS	19,427.47
FIRE	8,754.76
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	575.68
UTILITIES	2,538.50
ADD COURT COSTS	1,970.06
DEBT SERVICE	491,612.50
CAPITAL PROJECTS	7,419.46
LANDFILL	183,144.70
MSBU’S	190,745.27
TOTAL	$ 1,519,639.77

TRANSFERS TO FIRE	$ 346,398.00
TRANSFER TO LIBRARY	$ 47,004.75
TOTAL	$ 393,402.75

MINUTES

Approval of Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held August 3, 2010.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT BID OPENING

Bruce Greenlee,

A. Road Department Materials.

Mr. Greenlee requested to open all of the bids in the Board office with Board staff present, as there were about 30 envelopes and the mail had not yet been delivered for today. He will then bring the bid results to the next Board meeting.

The Board members agreed by consensus to hear the bid results at the next Board meeting.

ZONING

Rob Corbitt,

A. Petition No. Ha.Va., Hardship Variance.

Atty. Brown swore in members of the audience wishing to speak for or against the Hardship Variance or the Special Exception.

Atty. Brown asked if there were any ex-parte communications by the Board members.

Mr. Corbitt presented Ha.Va., Hardship Variance to the Board for approval. He explained the Hardship Variance is to allow a second dwelling in order for a family member to assist Edna Nute and help with her daily chores. The dwelling to be moved onto the property is a FEMA trailer as explained by Christine Howard.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Hardship Variance as presented. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Petition No. SE 2-10, Special Exception to allow aPrivateFamilyCemetery.

1. Comm. Johnson stated he had ex-parte communication with Judge Smith regarding the Special Exception to allow aPrivateCemetery as requested by Wade Bullock.

Mr. Corbitt presented to the Board Petition No. SE 2-10, Special Exception to allow aPrivateFamilyCemeteryas requested by Wade Bullock.

Jason Murphy of Croft Surveying speaks on behalf of the Bullock family and offers to answer any questions the Board members may have.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Special Exception, but rescinded as a public hearing had not been called for.

Comm. Bell called for public hearing.

Judge Smith spoke on behalf of the Bullock family in favor of the Special Exception.

Comm. Bell asked if anyone would like to speak against. There were none.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Special Exception as presented. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Major Evan Sullivan

A. Request for $38,000 in contingency money that was designated for the Sheriff’s Office.

Major Sullivan requested on behalf of Sheriff Smith approval of $38,000 in contingency money designated for the Sheriff’s Office to be used for Law Enforcement and Corrections.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the request as presented.

After discussion, the motion dies for lack of a second.

Major Sullivan requested everyone keep Henry Sapp, a family member of his in their prayers as he was involved in a boating accident this past weekend inAlabama. Major Sullivan then led the audience in a prayer for Mr. Sapp.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator

A. Discussion of Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds.

Mr. Moody spoke to the Board regarding a request made by the Florida Association of Counties of pooling the unused recovery bond zone allocations at the State level for use by other local governments.

Pat O’Neal spoke to the Board and stated the funds would be too small to be used for bonds.

Comm. Bell stated she would like to return the unused recovery bond zone allocations to the State along with a letter stating we have a need for hospital funding and funding for the college and if any of these funds can be reimbursed, we would like to be included in any of the counties needing the funds regardless of population.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to send a letter from the Board office addressing the waiver back to FAC identifying our concerns for the hospital and college and would like for these bonds to be redirected for these two projects.

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

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Trish Seibold, Director

A. Request Board to give authority to Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator, to sign title work for new Emergency Medical Services mobile home.

Ms. Seibold requested the Board give authority to Fred Moody,CountyCoordinatorto sign title work for the new Emergency Medical Services mobile home.

Comm. Drew made a motion to allow Mr. Moody to sign title work for the newEMSmobile home. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Desiree Painter, General Manager

A. Request approval of the 2010/2011 agreement betweenLevyCountyandCreeksideChristianSchoolfor the provision of trips.

Ms. Painter requested approval of the 2010/2011 agreement betweenLevyCountyandCreeksideChristianSchoolfor the provision of trips.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the agreement as presented by Ms. Painter. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request approval of the 2010/2011 agreement betweenLevyCountyandNatureCoastMiddle Schoolfor the provision of trips.

Ms. Painter requested approval of the 2010/2011 agreement betweenLevyCountyandNatureCoastMiddle Schoolfor the provision of trips.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the agreement as presented by Ms. Painter. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

PARKS AND RECREATION

Matt Weldon, Director

A. Request approval of application for State-owned Submerged Lands Authorization Package Number 8.

Mr. Weldon requested Board approval of the application for State-owned Submerged Lands Authorization Package Number 8.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the application as presented by Mr. Weldon. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greeenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A. Update on speed humps. – TABLED-

SHIP

Dick Tummond, SHIP Director

A. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application Update.

Mr. Tummond gave a CDBG Application update. He stated Levy county will not be in the fundable range for this year. He stated there will be another application cycle closing in November andLevyCountycould re-apply.

NON-AGENDA ITEM – VAB

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

Mr. Moody presented information to the Board regarding VAB representatives on behalf of Mr. Shipp. He stated the Board needed to select two members for the VAB Board and one alternate.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to select himself and Comm. Johnson to serve as representatives for the VAB Board with Comm. Drew serving as an alternate and to select Ivan Chubb to serve as the homeowner representative. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONER REPORTS

Comm. Rooks

A. Adopt Resolution 2010-47 encouraging the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) to consider county home rule authority in rules relating to captive wildlife, and requesting the FWCC and Legislature work with counties to address conflicts.

Comm. Rooks presented and made a motion for the Board to approve Resolution 2010-47 encouraging the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) to consider county home rule authority in rules relating to captive wildlife, and requesting the FWCC and Legislature work with counties to address conflicts. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Johnson

A. Guardian ad Litem Space Allocation.

Comm. Johnson spoke to the Board regarding the Guardian ad Litem space allocation. After researching the other locations mentioned at a prior meeting, the recommendation for office space is for the Chiefland location owned by Hudson Properties.

Paige Brookins of Hudson Properties was in attendance at the meeting and answered questions from Board members.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the lease one year at a time.

Comm. Drew rescinds her motion after Atty. Brown advised the Lease Agreement would need to be reviewed by her office.

After discussion, the Board agreed to work with Mrs. Brookins to enter into a one year Lease Agreement upon Atty. Brown’s review.

Comm. Johnson

Comm. Johnson let everyone know there will be a Casino Night fundraiser by the Williston Junior Women’s Club for the March of Dimes.

The meeting recessed at 10:32 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 1:30 P.M.

BUDGET WORKSHOP

Board ofCountyCommissionersrevised budget summary presented by the Clerk to the Board.

Sheila Rees presented the revised budget summary for the Board and stated changes were made to the Road Department Budget per their request. Budgeted salaries from employees who had left the Road Department were moved to other line items.

The Fire Department budget was reverted back to this year’s contract amount.

The only adjustment forEMSwas for insurance and retirement.

Cuts were made in several departments with the General Revenue funds which will place roughly $500,000 in Reserve.

The budget is now balanced with approximately $4 million from Reserve.

Mrs. Rees stated the more the departments can cut, more money can be brought forward to Reserve for future use.

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Sheriff Smith stated he removed $265,000 from the most recent budget request, which leaves the current budget request at $11,022,084.

Comm. Drew stated she would like the sheriff to take last year’s budget and reduce it by 5%.

Comm. Bell states the Sheriff’s reduction in the budget request is less than ¼ of 1% and she would like to see it reduced more.

Major Sullivan stated the Sheriff’s Department had purchased 6 new cars for their K9 officers with one time stimulus money in the amount of $180,000. He stated they needed to hire new dispatchers, but did not due to not having enough money in current budget.

Mrs. Cannon asked which services the Sheriff’s Office will no longer render with the current proposed budget. Major Sullivan answered there will be no Swat Team, Dive Team, CERT Team in the jail, and no Marine Team. The Sheriff stated services will have to be cut.

Major Sullivan referred to the 5% cut to their budget and stated this would amount to $552,477.70. He then compared the Sheriff Departments insurance plan expense and the Board of County Commissioner’s insurance plan justifying the raise given to the Sheriff’s Department employees given back in May of this year.

Comm. Bell asks Mr. Moody to explain the history of the insurance plan and how we got to where we are.

Mr. Moody explainedLevyCountyis in a pool with several other counties and municipalities. Years ago the county would go out for bids on insurance each year. High loss ratios resulted in insurance companies not wanting to offer quotes. At this time, the Sheriff’s office was still on the same plan as the Board. The Board checked with the company they were pooled in with already providing property and casualty insurance, Blue Cross, Blue Shield. They invitedLevyCountyin even with the high loss ratio and the Board has stayed with this company ever since. Even though the plan offered by the Board for its employees has a much less deductible than offered by the Sheriff’s Department for its employees now, it was beneficial for everyone at that time due to the age group of Sheriff’s Department employees even though they were in a high-risk category.

Comm. Rooks referred to the handout given to the Board office regarding the employees and their pay for June salaries. Discussion followed regarding payroll for Dispatchers and Comp Time. After review, Comm. Rooks pointed out how two new dispatchers could be hired on.

Comm. Drew stated she would like for the Board to be included in meetings between the Sheriff and the municipalities to discuss dispatching. Sheriff Smith stated he would notify the Board of the next meeting. Comm. Drew then requested a radio from the Sheriff’s Department for a short time to listen as she had done this recently with the EMS Department. Major Sullivan stated he would check with the State to make sure this was allowable and get back to her. Donna Capps invited any of the Board members to sit in the Dispatch area for a time to see what they do.

Comm. Rooks stated to the Sheriff she was trying to set a meeting up with an individual who has some funding available for help in Dispatch to put people in the workforce and would like for the Sheriff and Major Sullivan to be a part of it. She stated this would not come out of the Sheriff’s budget but Sheriff Smith would have full control over the work by these people.

Sheriff Smith spoke about housing Federal Inmates and the costs incurred. He stated the money received from this goes directly to the Board and while the Sheriff’s Department is out the expense of transporting and housing these inmates they do not get any of this money back.

Comm. Rooks stated the Board was told when the new jail was being built, the money received from housing the Federal Inmates would go to offset the bond issue the Board took out to build the jail. Sheriff Smith stated as a follow up he had made a promise to the taxpayers to do his very best to offset the cost of the new building to them and this has been done. Major Sheffield stated the amount generated by housing federal inmates is about $180,000. Sheriff Smith stated it is costing his budget to provide this service and stated if he could be reimbursed just the amount for the officers to transport these inmates, it would help greatly. Comm. Stevens stated he had requested these figures from the Sheriff’s Department back at the beginning of the year and has not seen them yet.

Comm. Bell asked again for the Sheriff to work with the Board to lower his budget.

Sheriff Smith stated if he has to make cuts, he will, but if an emergency comes up during the year, he will have to come before the Board to ask for funds.

The meeting recessed at 2:38 P.M.

The meeting reconvened at 2:47 P.M.

Mr. Moody spoke regarding insurance on the Inmate Medical expense as arrest for some individuals is access to health care. This comment comes from speaking with theCountyManagerinAlachuaCountyas they are dealing with the same issue. Mr. Moody stated the Sheriff’s Department is currently budgeted at $200,000 for inmate medical care. They had to come before the Board for a $150,000 amendment earlier this year. Mr. Moody stated he had checked with Hunt Insurance, an insurance company which insures most of the correctional facilities inFlorida. Of the three options given, the one which seemed as though it may work out the best offers $250,000 coverage per inmate with $10,000 deductible at a cost of $64,443 per year.

Comm. Rooks stated she would like to see two letters drafted, one to the National Association of Counties and copied to all of our Federal Representatives and another sent to the Florida Association of Counties and copies sent to our Legislative Delegation and the Small County Coalition expressing concerns of the County for unnecessary medical procedures done by hospitals as well as incorrect billing regarding inmate care.

Comm. Drew made a motion to sign up for the inmate medical as stated by Mr. Moody from Hunt Insurance for $64,443. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Moody stated he would contact Hunt insurance in an effort to get the policy to take effect on October 1, 2010.

ANIMAL SERVICES

David Weatherford spoke to the Board and stated he could have to come before the Board to request additional funds at some point during the upcoming year with the budget as it is now.

He also stated the salaries had been cut due to one employee retiring and one resigning while the number of calls has not changed. He asked the Board if he could add back one employee to help with the work load. Lena Hooker spoke to the Board and explained items in the Animal Services budget.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to add back to the salary line item enough for one new employee. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the votes were as follows:

YES NO

Comm. Stevens Comm.Bell

Comm. Rooks Comm. Drew

Comm. Johnson

The MOTION DOES NOT CARRY.

CLERK OF COURT

Danny Shipp stated his budget was cut an additional $5,000 from the last budget meeting although his total budget request is up due to reduced revenue from recordings, as this is a fee office. Sheila Rees gave an explanation to the Board as to how the revenues have been drastically cut.

The Commissioners asked if Mr. Shipp could look at his budget and see if there is any way it can be further reduced.

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

Comm. Bell stated Mrs. Asbell was asked to come back to the Board with a reduced budget and she was not present.

Comm. Drew made a motion to reduce the Supervisor of Election’s budget by 5% using last year’s amount. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the votes were as follows:

YES NO

Comm. Drew Comm. Stevens

Comm. Johnson Comm. Rooks

Comm. Bell

The MOTION DOES NOT CARRY.

CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE

Mr. Moody explains the Maintenance Department is requesting approval to purchase a new 30 hp gas, 60” mower from Suwannee River Kubota as per quotes received from local vendors. They had been mowing in places where Transportation used to mow and has been billing the Road Department for the mowing. Discussion followed as to who is to be billed for the mowing.

Comm. Drew made a motion to deny the purchase of a new mower for the Construction/Maintenance Department. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY AGENT

Albert Fuller could not be present and Mrs. Rees stated further cuts were made to their budget and she had not heard back from his office yet. Mrs. Rees had asked the office if it was necessary to have so many volunteers, as the background checks are expensive.

DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Rob Corbitt stated his Other Salaries and Wages is one area which cannot be reduced. He proposed to hold quarterly meetings for the Licensing Board and for the Board of Adjustments to meet three times a year. He also has one employee which will not be replaced, reducing his budget further.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to change the meetings line item in the Development Department’s budget to $3,500 to accommodate the meetings Mr. Corbitt had spoken of. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Mr. Moody requested on behalf of Mark Johnson to purchase a new vehicle to replace his current vehicle. Mr. Johnson had contacted the Division of Emergency Management. They responded and stated they had reviewed his request and approved the expenditure of a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe in the amount of $33,400 on a State bid for Emergency Management use. Any future trade in or resale funds received related to the new vehicle are applied toward the EMPA base grant contract expenditures.

Comm. Drew stated she did not approve of any new vehicle purchases at the end of the year. Discussion followed as to the impact of purchasing of a new vehicle and the use of grant funds.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of a new vehicle as requested by Emergency Management. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the votes were as follows:

YES NO

Comm. Stevens Comm. Drew

Comm. Rooks Comm. Bell

Comm. Johnson

The MOTION CARRIES.

EMS

Trish Seibold stated theEMSbudget had been cut in addition to what had been presented at the last budget meeting and they would be willing to go with the new budget amount of $4,137,965. If they run short during the year, they will have to request for additional funds from the Board, as they will have re-certifications to be done this fiscal year.

Comm. Drew stated she was not in favor of replacing so many ambulances at once, as there will be two more purchased this year in addition to what had just been replaced. She would prefer the purchase of one ambulance each year and rotating out the older ones.

Comm. Rooks stated she would like to get the two new units as soon as possible as the existing ambulances require constant costly repairs.

Comm. Bell is in favor of getting into a gradual rotation of the ambulance fleet, but for now the two new ambulances are needed.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to keep theEMSbudget as is, including the funding for the two new ambulances. Second was made by Comm. Stevens.

Comm. Johnson proposed to keep the funding for one ambulance in theEMSbudget and wait until next year to purchase the second one.

Comm. Stevens asked Ms. Seibold if she would be willing to purchase one ambulance at the beginning of the new fiscal year and one later in the year and Ms. Seibold agreed.

Comm. Bell called for a vote and they were as follows:

YES NO

Comm. Rooks Comm. Bell

Comm. Stevens Comm. Drew

Comm. Johnson

The MOTION DOES NOT CARRY.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to allow for the purchase one ambulance within the proposedEMSbudget. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the votes were as follows:

YES NO

Comm. Stevens Comm. Drew

Comm. Rooks

Comm. Bell

Comm. Johnson

The MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Rooks wished to go on record she feels it is a mistake to not purchase two ambulances at this time as she was in favor of the purchase of both.

The following Departments budgets were discussed and department representatives stated they had made reductions and were willing to work with their given budgets:

Fire

Landfill

LevyCountyTransit

Mosquito Control

Veterans

Water/SHIP

Parks

Planning

Soil Conservation

Road Department

Tourist Development

LEGAL

Atty. Brown stated she has some items of office equipment which will need to be purchased at some point during the year. If additional funds are needed during the year, she will make a request from the Board.

Comm. Drew made a motion to reduce the line item for professional services-attorneys to $50,000. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

LIBRARY

Mrs. Rees stated the Library only asks the Board to pay for actual salaries which is $250,315.

The Board discussed reducing the following Agency budgets by 5%:

Central Florida Community Action Agency

NatureCoastBusiness Development/EZDA

Meridian Health Care

Comm. Rooks made a motion to leave the LARC budget at $40,392. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Drew made a motion to reduce the budget for the Nature Coast Business Development/EZDA of $42,000 by 5%, add back the rent amount. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the votes were as follows:

YES NO

Comm. Rooks Comm. Stevens

Comm. Bell

Comm. Drew

Comm. Johnson

The MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Drew made a motion to reduce the budgets for Central Florida Community Action Agency and Meridian Health Care by 5%. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Drew made a motion to reduce the budgets for the Public Defender, State Attorney by 5%. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Drew made a motion to reduce the budget for Recreation funds currently at $12,000 by 5%. Second was made by Comm. Johnson. The votes were cast as follows:

YES NO

Comm. Bell Comm. Stevens

Comm. Drew Comm. Rooks

Comm. Johnson

The MOTION CARRIES.

The Board agreed to schedule the next Budget Workshop on September 7^th at 1:00 P.M. and a Communications Workshop following afterwards. The final hearing for the Rate Resolutions will be on the same day at 6:30 P.M.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:19 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp Chairperson, Nancy Bell

1. Ex-Parte Communication Comm. Johnson

BOCC Regular Meeting – August 3, 2010

July 24, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

AUGUST 3, 2010

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on August 3, 2010, at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairperson Nancy Bell

Vice Chairperson Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm.ChadJohnson

Also present were:

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

Chairperson Bell called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM. Comm. Bell gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	101957-102097
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,267,826.61
ROAD	69,499.52
LIBRARY	1,029.07
PERMANENT MOSQUITO	134.74
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	4,429.74
TRANSPORTATION	18,785.25
911	16,583.33
COURT FACILITIES	11,068.22
PROGRESS ENERGY	160.25
EMS	25,779.10
FIRE	78,905.32
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	246.04
UTILITIES	706.68
ADD COURT COSTS	439.90
LANDFILL	6,051.93
TOTAL	$ 1,501,645.70

MINUTES

Approval of Minutes for the Budget Hearing held July 12, 2010.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes as presented with correction as stated by Mr. Shipp. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting held July 20, 2010 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

US CENSUS BUREAU

LeonArmstrong,U.S.Census Bureau,AtlantaRegion

A. Presentation of Plaque to the Board ofCountyCommissioners.

Mr. Armstrong indicated as of May,LevyCountywas at 68% for the Census numbers, an increase from the Census taken in 2000 of 54%. These numbers did not get unnoticed. On behalf of the Census Bureau, Mr. Armstrong presented a plaque of appreciation to the Board and a letter of accommodation to Chairperson Bell from the Regional Office inAtlanta.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Constance Greenlee spoke to the Board as the representative of a new organization BCAC (BronsonCommunityAccessCenter). Ms. Greenlee spoke about a community cleanup for the Town ofBronson. She asked the Board if fees could be waived for dumping once the trash has been collected.

Claude Blackburn spoke to the Board regarding having 120^th Terrace paved. Mr. Blackburn stated he has been told this road will be paved and it has not been done. Mr. Blackburn called Bruce Greenlee to the podium to speak. Mr. Greenlee explained what roads were ahead of 120^th Terrace for paving and why there has been a delay in road construction.

Aggie Mease stated she received a list from the road department and indicated she was told by someone at the Road Department their road would not be addressed until 2012-2013. Mr. Greenlee informed Ms. Mease this was not correct information.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CountyCoordinator, Fred Moody

A. Interlocal Agreement with the Town ofBronsonfor Collection and Disbursement ofEMSImpact Fees.

Mr. Moody stated he had received the Interlocal Agreement with the Town ofBronsonfor Collection and Disbursement of EMS Impact fees back from the Town ofBronsonand requested approval of the Agreement by the Board.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement with the Town ofBronsonas presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request from theFirstBaptistChurchto consider placing speed bumps along Court Street.

Mr. Moody read a letter to the Board from the Bronson First Baptist Church Pastor, Troy Turner requesting speed bumps along Court Street.

After discussion, the Board requested Mr. Greenlee to research information regarding the different types of speed bumps which would be appropriate and the construction cost for the Board to review at the next meeting.

Comm. Rooks requested Captain Sache, who was present in the audience, to address the ATV situation on 120^th Terrace as mentioned by Mr. Blackburn.

CORRESPONDENCE

Heather Lombardo

A. Recapitulation Report.

Mrs. Lombardo requested approval of the Recapitulation Report as submitted by the Levy County Tax Collector.

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

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Trish Seibold, Director

A. Donation of spare ambulance to Central Florida Community College Training Department.

Ms. Seibold requested permission to donate a 2001 spare ambulance not in use to the Central Florida Community College Training Department.

Comm. Rooks made a motion giving permission for the EMS Department to donate a 2001 spare ambulance to the Central Florida College Training Department. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

LIBRARY

Jeanine Turner

A. Request the Board delegate authority to Fred Moody (or his designee) to authorize the SIRSI annual renewals.

Mrs. Turner requests the Board to delegate authority to Fred Moody (or his designee) to authorize the SIRSI annual renewals.

After discussion Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the SIRSI annual renewal and to allow Mr. Moody or his designee to sign.

The motion dies for lack of a second.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the renewal. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Drew made a motion to bring this back each year for Board approval.

The motion dies for lack of a second.

The Board decided by consensus to renew this each year.

B. LevyCountyPublic LibrarySystem Interlocal Agreement with the Town ofBronson.

Mrs. Turner requested approval of the Levy County Public Library System Interlocal Agreement with the Town ofBronson.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement as presented. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown,CountyAttorney

A. Discussion and decision regarding Agreement between County and Town of Otter Creek for fire protection services and discussion of related agreements between Town of Otter Creek and City ofChieflandfor fire protection.

Atty. Brown presented a revised County/Otter Creek Fire Agreement and discussed the related agreements between the Town of Otter Creek and City ofChieflandfor fire protection.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Agreement betweenLevyCountyand the Town of Otter Creek as presented. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

NON-AGENDA ITEM

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

Comm. Johnson spoke regarding renting a building located on the property behind the courthouse (the oldBronsonHigh School) or one of the portables located at the Hilltop site for the Guardian ad litem office space.

Comm. Johnson asked if the commissioners if they would like to pursue one of these for office space or go ahead with renting the office space in Chiefland withGilchristCountyas discussed at a previous meeting.

The space available at Hilltop is a 24 x 48 portable unit available for $750, plus utilities. The building behind the courthouse is available for $1,500, which includes utilities. This space was once used as two classrooms and includes a central located kitchenette, with separate restrooms for each.

Comm. Johnson asked if the Commissioners would like to make a decision at the next Board meeting. The Commissioners agreed to have this on the agenda to make a decision at the next meeting.

Comm. Johnson stated he and the Clerk will research the buildings mentioned and come back with information at the next meeting.

Comm. Drew reported on the Community Outreach gathering in Inglis on Saturday to give away food from the Children’s Pantry and to do basic medical evaluations was successful as 25 families came in for assistance within the first 30 minutes.

Comm. Rooks stated there will be a Back to School Jamboree Saturday, August 14^th at theWillistonMiddle School auditorium from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M.

Comm. Stevens stated he has been in contact with Berlon Weeks regarding Town ofBronson to be put on next Board meeting agenda to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Town ofBronson.

The meeting recessed at 10:22 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:37 A.M.

LIBRARY WORKSHOP

Lisa Brasher

A. Putnam, Alachua Levy Public Library Cooperative Interlocal Agreement.

Librarians, library volunteers and friends of the library from theLevyCountylibraries introduced themselves

Ms. Brasher gave a presentation

Ms. Brasher explained what PAL is and the benefits it could provide for the Library system inLevyCounty. PAL stands for the Putnam-Alachua-Levy Library Cooperative and is a free-standing special district funded by multicounty state aid. The State PAL funding amount could be $350,000. In order forLevyCountyto be a part of this Cooperative, Ms. Brasher stated an Interlocal Agreement would be necessary.

Comm. Drew made a motion to move forward with the Interlocal Agreement. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

The meeting recessed at 12:12 P.M.

The meeting reconvened at 1:31 P.M.

BUDGET WORKSHOP

Mrs. Rees pointed out to the Board members an updated budget for the General Fund which reflected the adjustment for Retirement and Insurance as well as Library, leaving $138,909 in Reserve. She stated the budget is still out the amount for the Fire Departments request of $130,517.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

CLERK OF COURT

Mr. Shipp stated his request is the same as from the last presentation.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Major Sullivan stated the Sheriff’s Department had cut $100,000 from their previous budget, making the new budget total $11,252.642.

Major Sullivan stated the Sheriff’s Department plans to hire on four new dispatchers with approval of the budget as presented. The cost for this would be about $150,000 and the Sheriff would absorb the amount over $100,000.

Comm. Bell stated she didn’t know how the Board would be able to fund this budget and asked if he would work with the Board.

Major Sullivan stated if they are not able to hire the four new dispatchers as presented, the dispatch service will not be done for free with municipalities as of October of next year.

Comm. Drew stated she would like for the Sheriff’s Office to not give a 3% pay raise and still cut more from the budget.

Sullivan made a comparison of the insurance rates paid by the Board for its employees and stated the Sheriff’s Office does not have the same insurance and does not have to budget as much.

Comm. Bell stated she would like to see a significant cut to the Sheriff’s budget. She did not specify a percentage.

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

Connie Asbell stated she had made no changes to her budget.

Comm. Drew stated she would like to see her budget cut as well as everyone else.

OTHER AGENCIES

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/EZDA

Pat O’Neal stated their budget request is for $44,940.

Mr. Moody stated the following agencies were placed on the agenda for the Board to determine if they would keep the budgeted amounts the same as these agencies will need to plan their coming year’s budget according to what they will be receiving from the Board.

Agency Current Funding

Central Florida Community Action Agency $ 5,000

Meridian Health Care $ 71,368

LARC $ 40,392

Health Department $346,398

There was discussion among the Commissioners as to which, if any of the Agency amounts would change.

FIRE ADVISORY BOARD

After discussion, Comm. Bell suggested the amount to be distributed throughout the 14 Fire Departments in the county should be $1,188,955 and not give a 3% increase to the employees.

Rick Bloom stated he would go back to the Fire Advisory Board to see if any changes could be made.

ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Moody spoke to the Board regarding a Catastrophic Inmate Medical Program and stated the current budgeted amount for Inmate Medical is $200,000. He stated this type of insurance might be something the Board might want to consider in the future.

Discussion of Employee Health Insurance Premiums

Mr. Moody stated there is an increase of 11.8% for the health insurance premiums for Board employees. The Board is absorbing this increase for the employees.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS

Construction/Maintenance

Mr. Moody stated the portion of roof over the Sheriff’s Civil office down to Courtroom A and the Felony/Misdemeanor division of the Clerk’s office has had extensive roof leakage and re-roofing is necessary. Chuck Cook stated Perry Roofing can replace the roof for $60,676. The total square footage area is 4,600.

The area of the Clerk’s office located near Courtroom A, Traffic/Felony/Misdemeanor, has recently lost the function of the air conditioning unit for this area of the courthouse. Mr. Cook stated the existing unit has been temporarily repaired and a new unit is being built by Brooks Air Systems at a cost of $261,800.

Water Systems

Mr. Tummond gave an update on the water system at University Oaks and stated a new pump-house building is being constructed. A new tank and backup generator have already been purchased in order to get the plant in order. Mr. Tummond also gave information on upcoming plans for this water system.

PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTIONS

Atty. Brown presented the following Preliminary Rate Resolutions for Board approval:

A. Resolution 2010-38, Preliminary Rate Resolution for Fire Protection Services.

Atty. Brown stated Resolution 2010-38, Preliminary Rate Resolution for Fire Protection Services sets the rate at the same charge as last year of $31 for residential.

Comm. Drew made motion to raise the assessment to the maximum amount of $40.

Comm. Drew rescinded her motion.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Resolution with the proposed maximum preliminary rate of $40. Second was made by Comm. Johnson.

The votes were as follows:

YES NO

Comm. Drew Comm. Stevens

Comm. Johnson Comm. Rooks

Comm. Bell

The MOTION FAILS.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to set the preliminary rate at $31 and adopt the Resolution. Second was made by Comm. Rooks.

The votes were as follows:

YES NO

Comm. Stevens Comm. Drew

Comm. Rooks Comm. Johnson

Comm. Bell

The MOTION CARRIES.

B. Resolution 2010-39, Preliminary Rate Resolution for Solid Waste Assessments.

Atty. Brown stated Resolution 2010-39, Preliminary Rate Resolution for Solid Waste Assessments sets a flat rate at $25 per parcel.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-39 and set the preliminary rate at $25 per parcel. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Resolution 2010-40, Preliminary Rate Resolution for Roadway Maintenance Service Assessments.

Atty. Brown stated Resolution 2010-40, Preliminary Rate Resolution for Roadway Maintenance Service Assessments will set the rate the same as last year.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-40 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

D. Resolution 2010-41, PreliminaryEMSTax Assessment Rate Resolution.

Atty. Brown stated Resolution 2010-41, Preliminary EMS Tax Assessment Rate Resolution sets the rate at $38, residential.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-41 and set the preliminary rate at $38 for residential. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES. Comm. Johnson votes NO.

Atty. Brown stated the final hearings for these Resolutions are set for September 7^th at 6:30 P.M.

TENTATIVE MILLAGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011

Mrs. Rees stated the proposed budget millage rate is set at 7.4212. The rollback rate is set at 7.8436. The maximum millage rate which could be set at a majority vote is 9.5379. The maximum millage rate which could be set at a 2/3 vote is 10.4917.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to set the tentative millage rate at 7.8436. The motion dies for lack of a second.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to set the tentative millage rate at 7.4212. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES. Comm. Stevens votes NO.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:03 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp Chairperson, Nancy Bell

BOCC Regular Meeting – July 20, 2010

July 24, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JULY 20, 2010

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on July 20, 2010, at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairperson Nancy Bell

Vice Chairperson Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm.ChadJohnson

Also present were:

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

Chairperson Bell called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM. Comm. Bell 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. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

CHECK NUMBER	101810-101956
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	536,288.92
ROAD	126,049.26
LIBRARY	1,564.03
PERMANENT MOSQUITO	550.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	6,313.04
TRANSPORTATION	56,894.16
COURT FACILITIES	1,101.48
PROGRESS ENERGY	1,070.70
EMS	33,680.44
FIRE	114,002.21
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	4,194.45
UTILITIES	8,561.87
ADD COURT COSTS	2,381.75
CAPITAL PROJECTS	577.04
LANDFILL	97,677.14
TOTAL	$ 990,906.49

MINUTES

Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting held July 6, 2010.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting held July 6, 2010 with changes. Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

2008/2009 AUDIT REPORT

Alan Nast, CPA

Carr, Riggs, & Ingram, LLC

A. Presentation of Audit for Fiscal Year 2008/2009.

Mr. Nast presented the audit for the fiscal year 2008/2009 to the Board and gave a brief explanation of the audit results. There was no non-compliance reported.

AMVETS

Ivan Chubb

A. Presentation of Amvets Officer of the Year.

Mr. Chubb presented Amvets Officer of the Year Award to Roger Bell of the Levy County Sheriff’s Department.

BRONSON COMMUNITY ACCESS CENTER

A. Community Clean-up. – Not Present

TOWN OF INGLIS

MayorLake, Town ofInglis

A. Discuss Recreation Funds.

MayorLakethanked Comm. Drew for recreation funds used to install misting system in the children’s park.

LARC

Betty Walker, Executive Director

A. Request additional funds.

Ms. Walker requested additional funds from the Board to cover insurance premiums. She explained their revenues were not as much as they had been in the past due to a reduced number of clients and did not expect the amount would be available each time the bill was due.

Comm. Stevens made motion to approve a cash advance for LARC in the amount of $23,761.37. Second was made by Comm. Rooks.

After discussion by the Commissioners and Ms. Walker, Comm. Bell called for a vote.

The votes were as follows:

Yes No

Comm. Stevens Comm. Drew

Comm. Rooks Comm. Johnson

Comm. Bell

The MOTION FAILS.

Comm. Johnson made a motion for a cash advance to cover insurance costs in the amount of $18,121.79. Second was made by Comm. Rooks.

After discussion by the Commissioners and Ms. Walker, Comm. Bell called for a vote.

The votes were as follows:

Yes No

Comm. Stevens Comm.Bell

Comm. Rooks Comm. Drew

Comm. Johnson

The MOTION CARRIES.

CLYATT HOUSE LEARNING CENTER

Frank Pitts

A. Request for school zone signs. – TABLED

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

NON-AGENDA ITEM

Mr. Moody requested the Board hear a non-agenda item regarding the Guardian ad Litem office space issue.

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

Mr. moody presents information on the

Guardian ad Litem office space. The office space in question is in Chiefland and the monthly rent is $1,570. Levy and Gilchrist would split the rent 60/40, making theLevyCountyportion $942.00 per month. The only additional cost would be for phones.

Comm. Drew made a motion to rent the office space in Chiefland for the Guardian ad Litem as presented.

Comm. Drew then rescinded her motion after Atty. Brown pointed out the lease agreement needed to be approved before the County entered into this agreement.

After discussion Comm. Drew made a motion to move forward to look at the Lease Agreement for the office space in Chiefland. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator

A. Resolution Number 2010-37 appointing Chair to Oil Spill Coastal Zone Authority Recovery Committee.

Mr. Moody requested approval of Resolution 2010-37 by the Board.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution Number 2010-37 appointing Chairperson Bell to the Oil Spill Coastal Zone Authority Recovery Committee. Second was made by Comm. Johnson.

After discussion, Comm. Rooks requests the Resolution be approved leaving out a particular name and state the “Chairperson” would be appointed, whoever this may be.

Comm. Drew amended her motion to approve the Resolution amended to state the Chairperson would be appointed to this committee. Second was made by Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Discussion of Fire Agreement. Re: Chiefland – Fowler’s Bluff – Otter Creek

Mr. Moody asked the Board if they would discuss the Fire Agreements with Chiefland, Fowler’s Bluff and Otter Creek.

Mrs. Teresa Barron, Vice-Mayor of the City ofChieflandand the Chiefland Fire Commissioner stated their contracts have a clause stating they must have the County approve any contracts they may have with other districts.

With these two contracts, the Districts will have one Fire Chief and three Firefighter/EMS personnel available to respond to fires during working hours and one Firefighter, two First Responder and eight volunteers after 6:00 P.M. Mrs. Barron then pointed out to the Board in attendance was the Otter Creek Attorney, Brent Barris and the Chiefland Attorney, Norm Fugate if there were any legal questions.

After discussion Comm. Rooks requested to table this item since Fowler’s Bluff not present.

Comm. Stevens requested to have Atty. Fugate send a letter to Mr. Shipp addressing questions regarding the contracts and Mr. Shipp will forward these questions to the auditing company Carr, Riggs & Ingram. Mr. Shipp will present the results at the next Board meeting.

Comm. Drew made a motion to consent to working on the Agreement with Otter Creek and to review at the next Board meeting. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

The meeting recessed at 11:11 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:23 A.M.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Trish Seibold, Director

A. Request approval to order new ambulance from Wheel Coach with 90/10 Grant Money.

Ms. Seibold requested Board approval to order a new ambulance from Wheel Coach with the 90/10 Grant money.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the EMS Department ordering a new ambulance with the 90/10 Grant money. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

LIBRARY

Lisa Brasher, Director

A. Request to schedule a workshop to discuss aMulti-CountyCo-op.

Ms. Brasher thanked individual Commissioners for attendance at different functions and visits to the Libraries recently. She then requested the Board to schedule a workshop date to discuss aMulti-CountyCo-op.with the Libraries.

The Commissioners decided to address this immediately following the next Board meeting.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson

A. Request to install and maintain two caution lights at CR 341 nearChieflandElementary School.

Comm. Johnson requests the County to install and maintain two caution lights donated by Plum Creek and Tarmac at CR 341 nearChieflandElementary School.

Bruce Greenlee of the Road Department states the expense would be minimal for the county to install. Angela Johnson of the Levy County Schools Foundation explained the caution lights are run by solar panels and have a 5-year warranty, making maintenance minimal.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the installation and maintenance of two caution lights nearChieflandElementary School. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Drew

A. Resolution Number 2010-36 Urging Governor to ConveneSummit.

Comm. Drew requested approval of Resolution Number 2010-36 Urging Governor to Convene Summit. Comm. Rooks would like wording added to address aquaculture and fishing industries in the language of the document. Atty. Brown clarifies where the language is to be added.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution Number 2010-36 with the added language. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Drew stated Bill and Verna Brown from The Children’s Table in conjunction with Barbara Locke from the Health Department and the Department Children and Families will be offering food and basic health screenings along with help with State Aid starting July 31^st at 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. in Inglis a the Town Hall. Another opportunity for these services will be offered on the same day in Otter Creek from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Comm. Rooks

A. Tenth Amended and Restated Agreement to Establish the Citrus, Levy, Marion Regional Workforce Development Board.

Comm. Rooks presented and made a motion to approve the Tenth Amended and Restated Agreement to Establish the Citrus, Levy, Marion Regional Workforce Development Board. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Rooks gave an update regarding work with Emergency Management and presented copies showing work done to get areas along our coastline protected and explained how this would now be protected with booming and other measures in an effort to protect the aquaculture industry should any oil from the oil spill come our way.

The meeting recessed at 12:00 P.M.

The meeting reconvened at 1:33 P.M.

BUDGET WORKSHOP

FIRE ADVISORY BOARD

Chief Lamar Stegall stated by not hiring a Fire Director, as originally planned, this decreased their budget by 7.9%. This leaves the Fire Departments as a whole with a 3% increase for operational expenses. The Commissioners asked Chief Stegall to talk with the Fire Advisory Board to see if they could further reduce their budget.

REVISED BUDGET SUMMARY

Board ofCountyCommissionersrevised budget summary presented by the Clerk to the Board.

Sheila Rees presented the revised budget to the Board stating some of the departments cut and some did not. The line item for insurance will be increased more than originally budgeted. She stated the General Revenue Fund had a total of $253,509 and put $206,496 in Reserve. It is still out the amount of the Library which is $34,000 and the Fire amount of $130,317.

LEVY COUNTY CLERK OF COURT

Mr. Shipp stated the total reduction for the Clerk’s office was $17,170 from the last meeting. This took away the 3% raise amount. Comm. Drew stated she used last years actual budget, calculated what was used, added insurance and retirement increases and came up with a $90,000 reduction from last year. She stated she had also done this for all budgets she had available with the expenditures and came up with the amount of $797,000, not counting all of the Constitutional Officers.

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Major Evan Sullivan stated the Sheriff’s budget did not cut and are asking for a 2.33% increase. Without asking for additional money, they would like to hire on four new dispatchers dedicated toEMSand Fire and a Law Dispatcher. Comm. Drew questioned the budgeted amount for Comp time. Comm. Bell asked if this budget could be reduced.

Comm. Drew stated there is one Command Administrative Staff person for every 2.4 Law Enforcement Officers and these Command Administrative Staff employees are making considerably more than the Law Enforcement Officers. If cuts are to be made, Comm. Drew stated she hoped it would not reflect public safety, but that it would reflect office staff, if anything.

LEVY COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

Mrs. Asbell stated she did not turn in a reduced budget, but kept it the same as last year. Comm. Drew asked if she could take another look at her budget to try to reduce it.

The Commissioners discussed having Mr. Moody get each Department to go back to their actual expenditures from previous years to find areas to reduce.

Comm. Drew stated she is not in favor of purchasing two new ambulances, as this would put all ambulances aging together and later having to be replaced at the same time again.

The next workshop date is set for August 3^rd immediately after the Regular Board meeting.

Comm. Johnson stated there is a ball-park figure to work with for revenue. The other side is expenses which can be broken down into payroll and operating expenses. Every department has an opportunity to cut, based on how these moneys are utilized and encouraged every department to try to identify waste in their budget.

Comm. Bell asks all of the departments to pull together to make the budget work.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 2:46 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp Chairperson, Nancy Bell

BOCC Budget Meeting – July 12, 2010

July 24, 2012 by SuperAdmin

BUDGET HEARING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JULY 12, 2010

The Budget Hearing of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on July 12, 2010, at 10:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairperson Nancy Bell

Vice Chairperson Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Also present were:

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

Chairperson Bell called the meeting to order at 10:02 AM. Comm. Bell gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Danny J. Shipp, Clerk to the Board

Presentation of Tentative Budget FY 2010-11

Mr. Shipp stated more spending continues than what is in revenues and the budget revenues are dropping and then asks Mrs. Rees to give the numbers.

Mrs. Rees stated a budget had to be presented within 15 days, however, a millage rate does not have to be set for 35 days, making the deadline August 4^th. Each fund is balanced with the exception of the General Revenue Fund, Library Fund and the Fire Departments. In each of these funds, the expenditures exceed the revenues.

The shortfalls for each fund are as follows:

General Revenue $ 47,013

Library $ 34,187

Fire $173,176

Comm. Bell stated the tentative budget amount is $57,390,433 and the taxable value is less this year by 5.5% in the amount of $13,886,900.

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Johnny Smith,LevyCountySheriff

Sheriff Smith presented his budget to the board with a request for an increase of $265,000, a 2.33% increase from last year to give a 3% pay increase.

Comm. Bell asks for Sheriff Smith to reconsider the increase and consider a one time cost of living adjustment for employees instead. She asks Sheriff Smith to take another look at his budget and bring back adjusted figures to the next workshop.

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, EZDA

Pat O’Neil,NatureCoastDevelopment Authority, EZDA

Mr. O’Neil submitted a budget request for $3,000 in addition to the amount requested last year for the agreement with the Town ofBronsonoffice spacing.

Comm. Bell asks Mr. O’Neil to re-examine his budget and try to cut the amount.

LEVY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Barbara Locke,LevyCountyHealth Dept

Mrs. Locke states their budget request is the same as last year with no pay increases for the amount of $150,000.

LARC

Betty Walker, LARC

Ms. Walker submitted a budget request for $25,000 in addition to the budget amount requested last year. After discussion, Comm. Stevens asked LARC to be placed on the next meeting agenda for funding assistance.

CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Robert Wilford, Central Florida Community Action Agency

Mr. Wilford submitted a budget request for $5,000, the same amount as last year.

LEVY COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER

Oz Barker, Property Appraiser

Mr. Barker submitted a budget in the amount of $1,102,559, which is a 5.51% decrease from last year and does not include any raises. Mr. Barker stated if money is granted for another department to give raises, he would come back to the Board for an increase for his employees to also to have a raise.

LEVY COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

Connie Asbell, Supervisor of Elections

Mrs. Asbell submitted the same budget amount as approved last year with no salary increases.

LEVY COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

Mrs. Rees stated for Mrs. Fugate the Tax Collector budget is an estimate of what is charged by statute to collect the taxes and she has not yet submitted her budget to DOR as it is not required until August.

LEVY COUNTY CLERK OF COURT

Danny J. Ship, Clerk of Court

Mr. Shipp submitted his budget with a $30,000 increase in his budget due to the reduction in revenues from recording, the increase in insurance and retirement as well as a 3% increase.

Comm. Bell asked for Mr. Shipp to consider a cost of living adjustment for his employees, rather than a salary increase and would like to see a budget decrease.

Mr. Shipp stated his State budget for the court side may decrease in the 4^th quarter by about $200,000.

Desiree Painter,LevyCountyTransit

FIRE ADVISORY BOARD

Joe Rinaudo, Assistant Fire Chief, Morriston Fire Dept.

Mr. Rinaudo speaking on behalf of Lamar Stegall submitted a budget request in the amount of $1,389,524, which includes a 3% pay increase.

Chief Ronnie McQueen, Fanning Springs explained to the Board the need for additional funds.

The meeting recessed at 11:21 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:41 P.M.

Budgets were presented for the following departments with no significant increases other than for Retirement and Insurance:

County Administrator Soil and Conservation

Human Resources Parks and Recreation

County Attorney Guardian ad Litem

County Maintenance Mosquito Control

Building & zoning Road Department

Animal Control Landfill

Planning Department EMS

County Agent Library

Emergency Management SHIP

Mrs. Rees states the tentative millage rate deadline is August 4^th.

Mr. Moody gave the following upcoming meeting dates for the Board:

August 3^rd at 6:30 P.M./GSG Preliminary Rate Resolution for MSBU’s

September 7^th at 6:30 P.M./GSG Final Rate Resolution for MSBU’s

September 9^th at 6:30 P.M./Tentative Hearing

September 20^th at 6:30 P.M./Final Hearing

September 30^th

Set millage at next regular meeting date July 20

The Board agreed to hold a Budget Workshop after the regular Board meeting on July 20^th at 1:30 P.M. and asked for all who will be submitting a reduced budget to send in a tentative budget to Mrs. Rees no later than Thursday before the meeting date.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE WORKSHOP ADJOURNED AT 1:05 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp Chairperson, Nancy Bell