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BOCC Regular Meeting – January 19, 2010

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REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JANUARY 19, 2010

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on January 19, 2010, at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairperson Nancy Bell

Vice Chairperson Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm. Chad Johnson

            Also present were:

 

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Assistant to the County Coordinator – Dick Tummond

 

 

Chairperson Bell called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM.  Bruce Greenlee gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

Comm. Stevens moved to approve the following expenditures presented for payment. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

 

CHECK NUMBER

   100041-100169
FUND

           AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

720,835.34
ROAD

98,408.79
SHIP

19,400.00
LIBRARY

1,457.11
PERMANENT MOSQUITO

95.85
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV

414.88
TRANSPORTATION

16,826.93
911

2,083.28
SP LAW ENF

0.00
COURT FACILITIES

1,528.07
PROGRESS ENERGY

516.56
EMS

46,465.44
FIRE

104,026.19
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

5,370.63
UTILITIES

1,785.60
DRUG TASK FORCE

1,342.45
COMMUNICATION

0.00
JUV JUSTICE

0.00
ADD COURT COSTS

439.90
IMPACT FEES – EMS

0.00
IMPACT FEES – PARKS

0.00
IMPACT FEES – RD DIST II

0.00
DEBT SERVICE

0.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS

4,729.33
CONSTRUCTION

0.00
LANDFILL

47,406.87
MSBU’S

0.00
TOTAL  $      1,073,133.22

 

 

 PUBLIC HEARING

 

A.     Ordinance 2010-10 relating to the Public School Facilities Element and Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan as Submitted.

 

Ms. Neely presented the Board with Ordinance 2010-01 which is a County initiated application to amend the text of the Levy County Comprehensive Plan Public School Facilities and Capital Improvements Element relating to the annual update of the 5-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements.

Comm. Bell called for public comment.  There was none for or against.

Atty. Brown read the Ordinance title into public record.

Comm. Drew made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2010-01.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ZONING

 

Rob Corbitt, Director

A.     SEP 3-09, Special Event:  Fun in the Sun Endurance Festival.

 

Mr. Corbitt requested approval of SEP 3-09, Special Event:  Fun in the Sun Endurance Festival to be held March 4 – 6, 2010 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.  Valerie Kanavy spoke regarding the event and answered questions from the Board members.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve SEP 3-09, Special Event:  Fun in the Sun Endurance Festival.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

911 ADDRESSING

 

Mike West, 911 Coordinator

A.     Request approval of the Dispatch Mapping Support Project Agreement with GeoComm Incorporated.

 

Mr. West requested approval of the Dispatch Mapping Support Project Agreement with GeoComm Incorporated.  He explained it provides for one year of GIS maintenance services and software support services.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the Dispatch Mapping Support Project Agreement with GeoComm Incorporated.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Request approval of an Amendment to the Embarq Agreement.

 

Mr. West requested approval of an Amendment to the Embarq Agreement changing payment of maintenance annually rather than monthly.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the Amendment to the Embarq Agreement changing payment of maintenance annually rather than monthly.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody, County Coordinator

A.     Request termination of Lease Agreement with Aquis.

 

Mr. Moody requested termination of Lease Agreement with Aquis regarding the Guardian ad litem housing agency and program due to roof leaks as well as mold and mildew in the building.  Mr. Moody stated Mr. Aqui had indicated repairs would not be done right away and was intending to wait until after his taxes were done to make any repairs.  The County leases half of the building while Another Way leases the other half.  Mr. Moody stated the Board is required to give six months notice in order to terminate.  He indicated a lease could be done through the Levy County School Board for a cost of $750 per month at the Workforce Connection location.  The lease could be done immediately.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to terminate the Lease Agreement with the Aquis.

The motion dies for lack of second.

The Board members discussed the situation of continuing paying the Aquis $450 per month for the next six months as well as rent to the Levy County School Board at $750 per month.

Atty. Brown offered to write a letter to the Aquis citing health concerns of the building for the employees and clients in an effort to terminate the Lease Agreement without continuing with the six-month additional rent.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to terminate the Lease Agreement with an effective date of February 1, 2010.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Rooks requested an update at the next Board meeting from Mr. Moody on this situation.  Comm. Rooks suggested allowing the Guardian ad litem employees to meet with clients in the Board meeting room and use the Board office phones temporarily until office space can be made available.

 

B.     Request approval of Lease Agreement with the Levy County School Board. – TABLED

 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

Mark Johnson, Director

A.     Request permission to begin sealed bid process and permitting process for the construction of the new Emergency Operations Center metal storage building.

 

Mr. Johnson requested permission to begin sealed bid process and permitting process for the construction of the new Emergency Operations Center metal storage building.  The estimated cost will be $50,000 to $52,000.  The first funding source for this building is from Progress Energy.  Emergency Management has had a two-year contract through the (REP) Radiological Emergency Planning Program Contract and have been able to hold back $40,000 in the program over the two year period.  The second source of funding is the (FDEM) Florida Division of Emergency Management (EMPA) Emergency Management Preparedness & Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $12,000.  No County matching funds are required as all the funds are currently in their budget.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to move forward with the bid process of the metal storage building as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Bell votes NO.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A.     Request Approval of C32 Drainage Easement.

 

Mr. Greenlee brought Lee Mills to the podium to give explanation of widening and resurfacing of C32 and drainage easement.  Mr. Mills explained the easement is necessary to ease the drainage problem for land owned by Louie Gilbert.  The problem occurs close to where the School Board has an existing drainage facility for the school.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the C32 Drainage Easement.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Resolution 2010-07 Authorizing the Execution of Amendment #1 to Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation for maintenance of Traffic Signals and Intersection Control Beacons in Levy County.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Resolution 2010-07.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-07.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Greenlee gave information to the Board regarding a letter the Road Department had sent to the State regarding traffic accident information at the intersection of 320 and 341.  A response indicated there was only one confirmed traffic accident with injury during the time surveyed of one year and therefore did not warrant the control beacons to be placed at this location.

 

 

SHIP

 

Dick Tummond

A.  Deferred Payment Loan.

 

Mr. Tummond requested approval of the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Tarrin E. Luke in the amount of $19,400.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Tarrin E. Luke.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

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

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval to renew the annual Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council Contract.  This contract is for the annual verification of hazardous waste management practices.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to renew the annual Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council Contract.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

 

Comm. Drew stated there was a positive response to the recent Census Job Fair she hosted.  Comm. Drew also gave information regarding SB 218 and HB 318.  These are pertaining to inmate housing and an attempt is being made by Legislature to allow the Counties to pay only Medicare rates for inmates and to get medical rates uniform state-wide for all medical facilities.

 

Comm. Bell stated she had recently spoken with Frank Shoup regarding the Tri-County Hospital.  Mr. Shoup indicated an agreement was made between Ameris and Dasko.  Dasko would be building the hospital and Ameris would still be managing the hospital.  He indicated this agreement was on Mr. Lewis’s desk in the second draft form awaiting approval.

 

Comm. Rooks stated she had spoken with Lora Hollingsworth regarding the bridge funding.  She is expecting a response soon by e-mail.

 

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

Comm. Rooks stated she and Mark Johnson had attended the funeral Sunday for Captain Chad Reed from Dixie County and is asking for consensus from the Board to draft a Resolution to be sent to the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office and the Dixie County Board of County Commissioners in regard to Chad Reed.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to have a Resolution drafted by the County Attorney in regard to Captain Chad Reed of the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:20 AM.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

 

 

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – January 5, 2010

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JANUARY 5, 2010

 

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

 

Chairperson Nancy Bell

Vice Chairperson Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm. Chad Johnson

            Also present were:

 

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

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

 

CHECK NUMBER

      99968-100040
FUND

          AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

1,105,923.11
ROAD

28,496.42
SHIP

0.00
LIBRARY

291.16
PERMANENT MOSQUITO

359.92
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV

0.00
TRANSPORTATION

526.46
911

345,361.55
SP LAW ENF

0.00
COURT FACILITIES

0.00
PROGRESS ENERGY

0.00
EMS

3,010.32
FIRE

7,193.99
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

263.39
UTILITIES

394.97
DRUG TASK FORCE

0.00
COMMUNICATION

3,334.95
JUV JUSTICE

0.00
ADD COURT COSTS

0.00
IMPACT FEES – EMS

0.00
IMPACT FEES – PARKS

0.00
IMPACT FEES – RD DIST II

0.00
DEBT SERVICE

0.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS

0.00
CONSTRUCTION

0.00
LANDFILL

4,482.74
MSBU’S

0.00
TOTAL  $      1,499,638.98

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular meeting held November 17, 2009 were presented for approval.  Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIED.

 

The minutes for the Regular meeting held December 8, 2009 were presented for approval.  Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIED.

 

CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON ELECTION

 

Comm. Rooks commended Comm. Bell for her leadership in the past year as Chairperson and made a motion to re-appoint her as the Board Chairperson and Comm. Stevens as the Vice-Chairman.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ZONING

 

Rob Corbitt,

A.     HaVa. 4-09, Hardship Variance

 

Mr. Corbitt presented Hardship Variance HaVa. 4-09 to the Board for approval.  The Hardship Variance is to allow for a second dwelling on the property owned by James and Janet Sharpe in order for their children to care for them.

Comm. Bell called for public comment.  There was none.

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

 

B.     Request approval of Resolution 2010-04 amending Resolution 2007-24, Adopting Amendments to Schedule of Permit Fees and Service Charges for Services provided by the Levy County Development Department.

 

Mr. Corbitt stated this Resolution provides for repeal of conflicting fee schedules and provides an effective date.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-04 amending Resolution 2007-24.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

 

Carol McQueen introduced Carolyn Cohen of Chiefland to everyone and provided information about her new book about Levy County.  Ms. Cohen spoke about her new book “Levy County, Images of Florida”.  It focuses on the builders, founders and sites of Levy County.  She stated the books are available at local stores.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Desiree Painter, General Manager

A.     Request approval to submit w/authorizing resolutions the FY 2010-2011 Section 5311 (operating expenses) grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation.

 

Ms. Painter requested approval to submit with authorizing resolutions the FY 2010-2011 Section 5311 operating grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation.  Ms. Painter stated this is a 50/50 soft match grant in the amount of $400,000.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-01 for the FY 2010-2011 Section 5311 operating grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Request approval to submit w/authorizing resolutions the FY 2010-2011 Section 5310 (capital equipment) grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation.

 

Ms. Painter requested approval to submit with authorizing resolutions the FY 2010-2011 Section 5310 capital equipment application to the Florida Department of Transportation.  Ms. Painter stated this is an 80/10/10 hard match grant in the amount of $70,529 to be used for the purchase of a generating system for the transit building and one E-350 Club Wagon van.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-02 for the FY 2010-2011 Section 5310 capital equipment application to the Florida Department of Transportation.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

C.     Request approval to submit w/authorizing resolutions the 2010-2011 Section 5316 (operating and capital expenses) grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation.

 

Ms. Painter requested approval to submit with authorizing resolutions the 2010-2011 Section 5316 operating and capital expenses grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation.  Ms. Painter stated this is a 50/50 soft match for operational and 80/20 hard match for capital equipment grant in the amount of $350,000 to be used for job access reverse commute.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-03 for the 2010-2011 Section 5316 operating and capital expenses grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

D.  Request approval of the 5316 Joint Participation Agreement for capital with 80/20 hard match.

 

Ms. Painter requested approval of the 5316 Joint Participation Agreement for capital with 80/20 hard match in the amount of $89,291 with a 10% match with a date change.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the 5316 Joint Participation Agreement for capital with date change.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

D.     Request approval of the 5316 Joint Participation Agreement for operational expenses 50/50 soft match.

 

Ms. Painter requested approval of the 5316 Joint Participation Agreement for operational expenses 50/50 soft match in the amount of $187,500 with changes.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the 5316 Joint Participation Agreement for operational expenses with changes.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A.     Request adoption of Resolution 2010-05 to schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. for the closure of Lacoocha Street as requested by Petitioners Foster Pericciuoli and Nezmer and Patricia Calzolari.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested adoption of Resolution 2010-05 to schedule a Public Hearing as stated above.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to adopt Resolution 2010-05.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Bill Phillips of Cedar Key Bed & Breakfast spoke about starting a private bus company with a goal of servicing five counties.  His vision is to provide upscale transportation on busses equipped with restrooms and galleys.  The busses will also have T.V. monitors as well as wi-fi and GPS tracking.

 

Mr. Moody stated Gerald Heathcoat, Mayor of Williston, inviting the Board to a workshop on Thursday, January 14, 2010 from 4:30 to 6:00 P.M. at the R.V. Crossings in Williston with the Florida League of Cities Special Legislative Workshop for the Suwannee River League of Cities.

Mr. Moody stated FACT is hosting a series of workshops at several UF/IFAS extension offices.

Mr. Moody stated the Levy County Health Department still has the H1N1/Swine Flu vaccine available and will be available at the Courthouse Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. for anyone interested in getting the vaccine at no charge.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Bell reminded everyone interviews will be held today at 1:00 P.M. for Library Services Director.

 

Comm. Stevens reminded everyone there will be fundraisers coming up in Williston in March and April at Rhino Outdoors.  The Sporting Clay’s Fundraiser for both the Williston FFA and Tri-County Pregnancy Center are planned again for this year.

 

Comm. Drew questioned Mr. Corbitt about the County’s CRS rating changing from an 8 to a 7, which corresponds to insurance rates going down.  She thanked Mr. Corbitt for his work on this.

Comm. Drew also stated she will be co-sponsoring a Census Bureau Job Fair January 16, 2010 at Inglis/Yankeetown Lions Club from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.  For every person in Levy County who does not sign up when they receive their application, the county looses $3,600.

Comm. Drew stated the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve, a 400 acre wilderness park in Yankeetown has partnered with Disney to do a “Give a Day – Get a Day Program”.  If you volunteer your time to help clean up the park, Disney will give you a day free at their park.  To participate, you would go online to sign up.  This was so popular, it is now full.  She suggested if anyone has any ongoing projects where volunteers could come in to do work, it might be something to check into.

Comm. Drew also announced today is Mr. Moody’s Birthday.

 

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:13 AM.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – July 3, 2012

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JULY 3, 2012

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on July 3, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Comm. Mike Joyner

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

 

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

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER

     108439-108565
FUND             AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

         1,199,450.79
ROAD

            210,302.60
SHIP

              14,995.26
TRANSPORTATION

                3,242.06
911

              41,766.23
COURT FACILITIES

                     12.00
PROGRESS ENERGY

                   104.56
EMS

              13,804.73
FIRE

                3,758.69
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

                4,083.63
UTILITIES

                1,340.21
DRUG TASK FORCE

                1,603.93
ADD COURT COSTS

                1,650.00
IMPACT FEES -EMS

                   824.50
IMPACT FEES – PARKS

                   824.50
LANDFILL

              17,777.35
TOTAL       $ 1,515,541.04

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board meetings held on June 5, 2012 which includes the minutes taken from the BOCC/NCBDC Workshop in Chiefland and June 19, 2012 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Board meeting on June 5, 2012 and June 19, 2012 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Rob Corbitt, Development Director

  1. Petition Ha.Va. 5-12, Marvin and Sharon Detweiler petitioning the Board for a Hardship Variance to allow a third dwelling in order to care for their daughter.

 

Mr. Corbitt presented and requested Board approval of Hardship Variance Petition 5-12 as requested by Marvin and Sharon Detweiler.

 

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

Mrs. Cannon asked a question which was answered by Mr. Corbitt.

Comm. Stevens then closed floor to public comment.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Ha.Va. 5-12 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Atty. Brown did swearing in for anyone wishing to speak from the audience and asked if any of the Commissioners had ex-parte communication regarding Special Exception 2-12.

 

Comm. Drew stated she had communication with the applicant and attorneys.

 

B.  Petition SE 2-12, Morris-Depew Associates, Inc., representing Colby Gwyn-Williams and Jose Raul Hernandez, petitioning the Board for a Special Exception to allow a Dog Kennel located at 551 SE 215th Avenue,Morriston,Florida.

 

Mr. Corbitt presented SE 2-12 for Board approval and read into record the conditions of the Petition.

 

Comm. Stevens asked if there was anyone from the audience wishing to speak for or against the Petition.

 

Charlie Gotier of Morris, Depew and Associates fromTallahasseespoke to the Board giving information regarding the petitioners’ plans for construction and operation of the kennel.

Raul Hernandez and Colby Williams both spoke to the Board explaining plans for the operation of the proposed kennel and Mr. Hernandez’s background in dog training.

 

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

 

Ms. Cannon spoke.

 

Comm. Stevens then closed the floor to public comment.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve SE 2-12 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

CLERK OF COURT

 

Danny Shipp

  1. Request selection of new Value Adjustment Board (VAB) representatives and advertise, if needed, for the citizen representative.  Mr. Chubb is currently serving as our citizen representative, and has for many years.

 

Mr. Shipp requested Board appointment of VAB members; one Citizen of the county, two Commissioners as regular members and one as an alternate.  Mr. Shipp stated Ivan Chubb had been serving as the Citizen member and was willing to continue to serve.

 

After discussion, the Commissioners agreed to appoint Comm. Joyner and Comm. Bell as members.  Comm. Drew agreed to serve as the Alternate.

 

The Commissioners agreed to advertise for the Citizen Representative as there had been interest made known to Comm. Bell in this position.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Mike West, 911 Coordinator

 

Requesting Board Chair’s signature on two contracts:

  1. Viper 4.1 upgrade
  2. 9-1-1 mapping project

 

Mr. West requested Board approval of the Viper 4.1 upgrade to PSAP equipment which allows the dispatch center to remain in concurrence with the State E911 Plan.  Mr. West also requested Board approval of a 9-1-1 mapping project which will convert their maps to a solution with next generation 9-1-1 capabilities.  Both projects are fully funded by grants from the State ofFlorida E911 Board.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve both items as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

Lt. Scott Finnen

 

Request approval of application for 2012 Edward Byrne JAG Grant in the amount of $11,883.

 

Lt. Finnen requested Board approval to apply for a 2012 Edward Byrne JAG Grant in the amount of $11,883.  The Sheriff’s Department plans to use these funds for:

Senior Management training, $9,000

K9 equipment for training and daily operations of managing a K9 unit, $2,883

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Edward Byrne JAG Grant application.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

Major Michael Sheffield

 

Request approval of RFP for Inmate Video Visitation.

 

Major Sheffield requested Board approval to advertise for RFP for Inmate Video Visitation system.  Research has shown the cost is estimated to be around $150, 000 to $175,000.  The Inmate Fund has $20,000 which can be used toward this expense.

 

The Commissioners agreed by consensus for the Sheriff’s Department to advertise for RFP’s for Inmate Visitation system and to set the due date for them to be received by July 23rd.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

David Leach spoke about promoting tourism forLevyCountyand commented about the striping being done onManatee Springs Roadand stated whoever was doing this was doing a sloppy job and believes this could leave a bad impression on anyone visiting the area.  He also expressed concerns aboutClay Landing Roadstating the patching done to the road was inadequate.  Mr. Leach requested the Commissioners rescind their decision on the Tarmac Mine as he is concerned about the wear and tear on roads and is also concerned about the blasting which will be done and the quality of the water supply.

Mr. Moody addressed Mr. Leach’s concerns about the road condition.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator

  1. Presenting proposed agreement with Brown & Brown, Public Risk Insurance Agency for our Broker/Agent of Record Services for Employee Benefits. – TABLED –

 

  1. Request dates for a Budget Workshop; Thursday 7/12/12 or Friday 7/13/12.

 

Mr. Moody requested dates for a Budget Workshop.

 

The Commissioners agreed to set a Budget Workshop on July 12th at 9:00 A.M.

 

Mr. Moody then requested the Board hear a non-agenda item.

 

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

 

Mr. Moody stated he had been contacted by Grady Hartzog who had been contacted by Curtis Cupp with Linn Lease Group in connection with the construction of theTri-CountyHospital.  In order for them to obtain a retention pond permit the Suwannee River Water Management has requested they get permission from both the City ofChieflandandLevyCountyto work in their right-of-ways.  Mr. Moody stated they are requesting a letter from the Board of County Commissioners authorizingTri-CountyHospitaland Ingram Civil Engineering to be the agents for the work being done in the right-of-ways.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve a letter to be prepared as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Moody gave the Commissioners information on the inmate work crew situation.

Mr. Moody also informed the Commissioners of an invitation to a Community Partnership event to be held at the LowellReceptionCenteron August 2nd at 10:00 A.M.

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

Karen Blackburn

  1. Request approval to replace Comm. Mike Joyner (approved at the May 22, 2012 Regular meeting) and add Commissioner Chad Johnson as an Alternate Member to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board, W.R.P.C.

 

Mrs. Blackburn requested Board approval to replace Comm. Mike Joyner (approved at the May 22, 2012 Regular meeting) and add Commissioner Chad Johnson as an Alternate Member to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board, W.R.P.C.

 

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

 

  1. Request approval of Proclamation 2012-23, recognizing July as Water Safety Month and promoting water safety through public awareness.

 

Mrs. Blackburn requested Board approval of Proclamation 2012-23, recognizing July as Water Safety Month and promoting water safety through public awareness.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Proclamation 2012-23 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

  1. Request approval to purchase two heart monitors from Physio Control (sole supplier).  We have been issued payment from EMS Matching Grant Funds in the amount of $50,000.  The remaining balance for the monitors ($17,801.30) will come from the EMS Impact Fee Fund.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to purchase two heart monitors from Physio Control for $67,801.30.  Mr. Knowles explained $50,000 will be funded by EMS Matching Grant Funds and the remaining balance of $17,801.30 will be paid from the EMS Impact Fee Fund.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the purchase of two heart monitors from Physio Control as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request approval to re-chassis unit 105.  The bid price of $102,646.00 from Beck Auto Sales was agreed upon under the Florida Sheriff’s Association Bid Award Announcement 11-19-0907.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to re-chassis Unit 105.  The bid price of $102,646 from Beck Auto Sales was agreed upon under the Florida Sheriff’s Association Bid Award Announcement 11-19-0907.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the request to re-chassis Unit 105.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request approval to apply for the attached agreement regarding the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS); requires signature.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to apply for the Partner Application and Agreement for the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS).  SLERS establishes a single, common radio network servicing all state agency law enforcement radio communications.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve application for the Partner Application and Agreement for the SLERS as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request approval to submit the Upland Lease Application to acquire the Levy Forestry Camp Facility located at 1251 CR 343 Bronson,Floridato house the Department of Public Safety Complex.  The lease agreement between the County and the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State ofFloridashall be $300.00 per year.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-37 and to submit the Upland Lease Application to acquire the Levy Forestry Camp Facility to house the Department of Public Safety Complex.  The Lease Agreement between the County and the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State ofFloridawill be $300.00 per year.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-37 and to submit the Application as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

 

Carol McQueen, Director

  1. Requesting approval to move forward with the Visit Florida Grant and arrange for advertising in Geo Saison’s 2012 Winter edition, where Cedar Key editorial will be featured.

 

Mrs. McQueen requested Board approval to move forward with advertising in Geo Saison’s 2012 Winter edition, a leading travel guide magazine forGermany, in which Cedar Key will be featured.  The cost for this advertising will be $8,643 and will be funded through the Visit Florida Grant, a $5,000 dollar for dollar matching grant.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve advertising in Geo Saison’s 2012 Winter edition as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Presenting three printing proposals/quotes for reprinting out “Discover Your Next Adventure” 20 page tourism brochure.

 

Mrs. McQueen presented three printing/quotes for reprinting out “Discover Your Next Adventure” 20 page tourism brochure.  The quotes received are listed below:

 

Quantity / Price                                 Quantity / Price                                       Quantity / Price

Lunar Cow   10,000 = $3,991            Print Shop  10,000 = $4,216            StorterChilds   10,000 = $4,168

15,000 = $4,926                              15,000 = $5,530            Printing             15,000 = $5,300

20,000 = $6,846                                    20,000 = $6,433

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the purchase from Print Shop of 10,000 copies at $4,216.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mrs. McQueen presented additional promotional items to the Commissioners.

 

Danny Shipp added information regarding a link from the Clerks website to the Visit Levy site.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

  1. Ratification of Emergency Declaration 2012-36 enacted by the Chair on June 25, 2012.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board ratification of Emergency Declaration 2012-36 enacted by the Chair on June 25, 2012 as a result of heavy rainfall and winds throughout the county from Tropical Storm Debby.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to ratify Emergency Declaration 2012-36 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Atty. Brown then requested the Board hear non-agenda item.

 

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

 

Atty. Brown requested Board ratification of Emergency Declaration 2012-38 extending Emergency Declaration 2012-36.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to ratify Emergency Declaration 2012-38 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request approval, purchase of upgrade for the Abacus software as a sole source provider of software used by the Office of theCountyAttorneyin the amount of $2,904.30.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval for the purchase of an upgrade for the Abacus Software as a sole source provider of software used by the office of theCountyAttorneyin the amount of $2,904.30 for three years.

 

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

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson reported there were several Levy County Students who did well at the recent FFA Convention.

 

Comm. Bell reported there will be Regional Baseball playoffs in Chiefland this weekend.  The girls 12 & under Softball team from Chiefland will be competing in State playoffs.

Comm. Bell reported the merger of Duke Energy and Progress Energy merger.

 

Comm. Joyner reported he is working on getting a portion of road from SR19 to CR 326, from the Gulf Hammock Post Office to the boat landing dedicated to Michael O’Steen.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:20 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

BOCC Budget Meeting – July 11, 2011

by

BUDGET WORKSHOP

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JULY 11, 2011

 

 

The Budget Workshop of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on July 11, 2011 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm. Chad Johnson

Comm. Marsha Drew

            Also present were:

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Assistant to the County Coordinator – Dick Tummond

 

 

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:01 A.M.

 

Mrs. Rees reported to the Board the amounts provided to them were the same as before with the exception of a couple of line item changes.  The amounts included the estimated transfers from General Revenue into EMS, Fire, Technology and the Water Department’s budget was reduced as requested by Mr. Tummond.  The difference of $4,168,991 is a reflection of Revenues to Expenditures.  The estimated cash forward amount is $2,750,000, which means $1,418,991 is needed to balance the General Fund budget.  The amounts are calculated using the current millage rate of 7.4212 and the rolled back rate is 8.0614.  Mrs. Rees stated 1 mill is equal to $1,731,342.

 

PROPERTY APPRAISER – Mr. Barker stated he has cut his budget by 14.6%.

 

CLERK OF COURT – Ann Moody presented the budget for the Clerk of Court and stated it had been reduced by almost 6%.

 

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – Sheriff Smith stated the original budget submitted was $10,831,058.  The budget was then reduced by $375,998 to bring it to a total of $10,455,060 for a 3.5% reduction.

It was requested of Sheriff Smith to reduce his budget by an additional 4%.

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Rick Bloom asked the Board for approval to proceed with application for the Fire Act Grant.  The Commissioners stated Mr. Bloom could proceed with application for the Grant as soon as it becomes available.

 

Mr. Moody spoke regarding Nature Coast Business Development/EZDA.

 

Budgets were presented by Directors of the following departments:

 

Animal Control – David Weatherford

Construction/Maintenance – Jimmy Jones

University Oaks/Manatee Water – Jimmy Jones and Dick Tummond

Building & Zoning – Rob Corbitt

Parks & Recreation/Mosquito Control – Matt Weldon

EMS – Paige Holt

Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

Planning – Shenley Neely

Veterans Services – Robert Lowyns

Road Department – Bruce Greenlee

Tourist Development – Carol McQueen

 

The Commissioners discussed:

Recreation Fund amounts allotted for each Commissioner.

Reducing funding for Meridian Behavioral Healthcare.

Funding for LARC and the Community Action Agency.

Possibility of eliminating funding to Nature Coast Business Development for the Director position until this position is filled.

 

Mrs. Rees asked the Commissioners to set the next budget hearing dates.  She suggested the tentative budget be set on September 8th at 6:30 P.M. and to set the final budget on September 19th.

The tentative millage has to be set by August 4th.  The Commissioners agreed to set the tentative millage at the regular Board Meeting on August 2nd.

 

The Commissioners asked for any changes to their budget be submitted to the Board office by this Thursday no later than 4:30 P.M.

 

The next budget workshop was set for July 19th at 5:00 P.M. or shortly thereafter.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE BUDGET WORKSHOP ADJOURNED AT 11:24 A.M.

 

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – December 20, 2011

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DECEMBER 20, 2011

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on December 20, 2011 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Mike Joyner

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator–Dick Tummond

 

 

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

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER

 106726-106860
FUND

        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

        763,415.12
ROAD

        850,788.03
SHIP

          14,854.00
TRANSPORTATION

          41,837.60
911

          25,756.50
COURT FACILITIES

                 18.00
PROGRESS ENERGY

               705.37
EMS

          31,583.54
FIRE

            6,429.44
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

            3,559.81
CDBG

            4,796.72
UTILITIES

            1,546.97
COMMUNICATION

          27,136.80
ADD COURT COSTS

               461.90
LANDFILL

          73,306.47
TOTAL  $  1,846,196.27

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes from the regular Board Meeting held October 18, 2011 were presented for approval.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held October 18, 2011 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LYNN E. SLAUGHTER

 

A.    Information sought on process of Inmate Work details.

 

B.     Request for Police Review Board made up of citizens.

 

C.     Problem involving Sheriff’s Office.

 

Ms. Slaughter stated she was formerly a Sheriff’s Department employee and requested a Review Board be set up to review police actions.  She stated this puts the Sheriff’s Office on notice there is another way of dealing with citizens complaints.

Ms. Slaughter stated she will provide all of the Commissioners with packets of information regarding her request and past problems with the Sheriff’s Department as a former employee and come back to the Board at a later date with her request.

Ms. Slaughter informed the Board Sheriff Smith had taken care of things with the exception of $5,000, which she states is due to her.

 

 

911 ADDRESSING

 

Mike West, 911 Addressing Coordinator

A.    Request Board Chair’s signature on agreement with A K Associates.

 

Mr. West requested Board approval of the Chairman’s signature on the agreement with A.K. Associates.  This is for the upgrading of the 911 system.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Chairman signing the agreement with A.K. Associates as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

WORKFORCE CONNECTION

 

Rusty Skinner

A.    Presenting information of Workforce Connection Services.

 

Comm. Bell gave information regarding what Workforce Connection does and how it works before Mr. Skinner spoke.

Mr. Skinner then presented information of Workforce Connection Services.

Jack Schofield asked if people can go to the closest Workforce Connection office, even if it is in neighboring county?  Mr. Skinner answered yes.

It was also asked if Workforce Connection could come to the Inglis/Yankeetown area so residents don’t have to go out of county.

 

The meeting recessed at 9:35 A.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 9:44 A.M.

 

 

COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S DISTRICT BOUNDARIES

 

Kurt Spitzer

A.    Presentation of proposed District Maps.

 

Mr. Spitzer gave a Powerpoint presentation to the Board regarding proposed changes to District maps.

It was asked why the Town ofBronsonwas included in a single district, but Fanning Springs was split into two districts.

 

Mr. Spitzer stated he will make a call about the change and report back later in the meeting.

Mr. Spitzer reported back to the Board at 11:06 A.M. the change could be made to keep all of Fanning Springs in one district and gave information on the number of people this would change from one district to the other.

 

B.      Adopt Resolutions 2011-66, to change theCountyCommissioner’s District Boundaries.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to adopt Resolution 2011-66 with Exhibit A, Plan B2 and the boundary change to Fanning Springs.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Dana Sheffield spoke thanking everyone for their efforts to make this a better community.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Desiree Painter, General Manager

A.    Request approval to purchase three (3) new vehicles to replace current inventory that is being donated toEMS.

 

James Shields requested in place of Ms. Painter Board approval to purchase three (3) new vehicles to replace current inventory that is being donated toEMS.

 

Florida Sheriff’s Assoc., Bartow Ford – Western Zone         $23,733.00

Florida Sheriff’s Assoc., Bartow Ford – Northern Zone       $23,733.00

Florida Sheriff’s Assoc., Bartow Ford – Central Zone          $23,619.00

Florida Sheriff’s Assoc., Bartow Ford – Southern Zone       $23,723.00

White Ford, ChieflandFlorida                                               $26,826.88

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to purchase three (3) Ford Explorers from White Ford in Chiefland based on it being the “best bid”.  Second was made by Comm. Bell.  Discussion followed.

 

Comm. Johnson questions the need for 4×4 for all of the vehicles.

 

Comm. Joyner amends his motion to approve the purchase from White Ford to purchase one (1) all-wheel drive/4×4 Explorer in the amount of $26,826.88, per the quote provided and two (2) 2×4 Explorers, as he feels this would be the “best” bid, not the “lowest” bid.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Request approval of the Zero Tolerance Drug and Alcohol Policy.

 

Ms. Painter requested Board approval of the Zero Tolerance Drug and Alcohol Policy.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Zero Tolerance Drug and Alcohol Policy as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

A.    Authorize County expenditures for fees associated with the submittal of land use change and rezoning application to the Town ofBronsonfor property owned byLevyCounty.  The fee to apply is $600.00.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval to authorize expenditures associated with the submittal of land use change and rezoning application to the Town ofBronsonfor property owned byLevyCounty.

 

After discussion, Comm. Drew made a motion to authorize expenditures associated with the submittal of land use change and rezoning applications, authorize appropriate person to sign enclosed application and approve enclosed County Staff Report and application packet for submittal with application for land use change and rezoning to the Town of Bronson as requested in items A, B, and C.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B.     Authorize appropriate person to sign enclosed application for land use change and rezoning.

 

 

C.     Approve enclosed County Staff Report and application packet for submittal with application for land use change and rezoning toTown of Bronson,Florida.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

A.    Request for approval of the Short Terms Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of the Short Terms Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan.

 

George Shenya spoke regarding using a separate company to collect EMS fees and suggestsLevyCountyaggressively pursue collecting payment.

Jack Schofield also spoke regarding collections.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Short Terms Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Submitting a conceptual layout for the Levy County Department of Public Safety Complex and request approval to move forward with the planning process.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of the conceptual layout for the Levy County Department of Public Safety Complex and requested approval to move forward with the planning process.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the conceptual layout for the Levy County Department of Public Safety Complex and approval to move forward with the planning process as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

C.     Request the approval and adoption of Resolution 2011-67, establishing Department of Public Safety and providing for the dissolution of the Fire Advisory Board.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-67, establishing Department of Public Safety and providing for the dissolution of the Fire Advisory Board.

 

Atty. Brown read the Resolution title into public record.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-67, establishing Department of Public Safety and providing for the dissolution of the Fire Advisory Board as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

The meeting recessed at 11:10 A.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 11:21 A.M.

 

 

COMMISSIONER REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson brought to the other Commissioner’s attention the list of goals and objectives from each Commissioner to be discussed at the January 3rd meeting.

Comm. Johnson read into record a letter received from Pat O’Neal regarding North Florida Broadband and requested Atty. Brown look into information regarding adding a “fiberlink” from the Courthouse to the Jail as this item will be on the January 3rd Regular Meeting Agenda.

Comm. Johnson reminded everyone of the Levy County Education Foundation Gala coming up on January 28th atChieflandElementary School.  The price is $50 per ticket.

 

Comm. Drew gave an update of the Fire Departments consolidating issue and had recently attended meetings in South Levy.

Comm. Bell stated he had attended the Friends of the Library event last week and stated there was a very good turnout.

Comm. Bell stated he had attended the Supervisor of Elections Canvassing Board Workshop.

Comm. Bell stated he had been contacted by Amy Magnan regarding the Atomic Safety Licensing Board Hearing in CrystalRiveron January 12th and has requested Board representation.

 

Comm. Joyner thanked the other Board members for welcoming him as a new Commissioner.

 

All Commissioners wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:35 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – December 6, 2011

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DECEMBER 6, 2011

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on December 6, 2011 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Mike Joyner

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator–Dick Tummond

 

 

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

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER

 106619-106725
FUND         AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

     1,178,923.44
ROAD

          95,062.25
SHIP

          13,260.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV

                 71.97
TRANSPORTATION

               307.52
911

          14,000.00
COURT FACILITIES

                 15.00
EMS

          20,781.50
FIRE

          18,978.07
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

               320.92
UTILITIES

               438.09
COMMUNICATION

            1,035.93
LANDFILL

            2,353.31
TOTAL  $  1,345,548.00

 

 

MINUTES

 

The following minutes were presented for Board approval:

 

Budget Workshop held July 11, 2011

Budget Workshop held July 14, 2011

Regular Meeting held September 30, 2011

Regular Meeting held October 4, 2011

 

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

 

KENTUCKY COLONEL PRESENTATION

 

A presentation of the Kentucky Colonel Award was made by Barbara Blackburn on behalf of her husband Claude Blackburn to Lou Elliott Jones.  She then explained the origin of the Kentucky Colonel Award to the Board.

 

 

VFW

 

Ivan Chubb requested the Board recognize the Sons of AmVets Squadron 88 for their service to our Veterans; specifically the December 3rd luncheon for homeless veterans at the Honor Residence in Gainesville.  There are also plans for a wreath placement ceremony at Rosemary Cemetery in conjunction with the National Wreaths Across America to honor our deceased Veterans on December 10th at 12:00.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Board Chairman signing a letter to the Sons of AmVets Squadron 88 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Tim Haines

Gray,Ackerman&Haines,PA

HUD Section 108 application.

 

Mr. Haines spoke to the Board on behalf of Steven H. Gray regarding a HUD Section 108 application and requested approval of a resolution approving and authorizing submission of an application with the U.S. Department of Housing.  He stated Gray, Ackerman & Haines, P.A. are representing Whitestone Capital Partners on a proposed project in Ocala to build an Assisted Living Facility which will have 60 assisted living units, 40 independent living units and 20 Alzheimer’s units.  The planned funding for this project is about $5 million in equity from the developer and $14 million in guaranteed HUD loans to the developer for this project.  The HUD loans will come through the CDBG.  SinceLevyCountyis a non-assessed community, unlikeMarionCountyand the City ofOcala, it gets it’s funding through the State.  UponLevyCountyauthorizing application of these funds, they can become directly available to the developer once approval is granted by the State ofFloridaand HUD National.   The benefit toLevyCountyand the reason it is asked to participate in this project is:

 

1.     LevyCountyis adjacent toMarionCounty.

2.     LevyCounty, likeMarionCountyis an underserved county for Senior Services.

3.      By virtue of the provision of funds based upon its request,LevyCountyresidents will get priority in the beds and units in the Senior Housing Facility, equivalent to 86%.

4.      This will not compete with any private enterprises.

 

Comm. Stevens asks if there is anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item.

Mr. Schofield asks a question regarding the 86% available toLevyCountyresidents

Barney Cannon stated he has doubts regarding this proposal and is against it.

 

The Commissioners then asked questions to Mr. Haines and the Public Hearing was closed at 9:32 A.M.

 

 

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

 

Connie Asbell, Supervisor of Elections

A.    Appointment ofCountyCommissionerto the Canvassing Board.

 

Mrs. Asbell requested approval of Comm. Bell and Comm. Stevens to be appointed to the Canvassing Board for the 2012 election cycle.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion the appoint Comm. Bell and Comm. Stevens to the Canvassing Board as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

911 ADDRESSING

 

Mike West, 911 Addressing Coordinator

A.    Request approval for the CenturyLink Evergreen Software contract.  This contract provides coverage on the Evergreen for 10/23/11 – 10/22/12.

 

Mr. West requested Board approval of the CenturyLink Evergreen Software contract for their 911 system.  The cost of the Evergreen, $15,012.99 is covered by a grant received from the State E911 Board.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the renewal of the contract as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator

A.    Redistricting update, present proposed map.

 

Mr. Moody presented a proposed updated redistricting map to the Commissioners, explaining adjustments to some of the District lines.

 

B.     Request motion to adopt resolutions 2011-64 and 2011-65 electing to withdraw from the Public Risk Management pool.

 

Mr. Moody requested approval of Resolutions 2011-64 and 2011-65 electing to withdraw from the Public Risk Management pool and suggested the Board to go out for bids for both.  Atty. Brown explained notifying Public Risk Management is the first step to inform them we will be going out for bids.  A second notice would need to be sent in order to leave Public Risk Management and, if not,LevyCountywould stay in the pool.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolutions 2011-64 and 2011-65 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

A.    Requesting a transfer of three Levy County Transit Supervisors’ vehicles to the Department of Public Safety.  All three vehicles have clear titles.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of an agreement allowing shared usage of a Public Safety owned bariatric unit with the Transit Department and the following vehicle transfers:

 

Transfer from Public Safety to Road Department one surplus ambulance vehicle.

Remove from Public Safety inventory an S-10 Blazer which is no longer usable and offer it to any other Department, if they can use it.

Transfer three vehicles from Transit to Public Safety.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the vehicle transfers as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

James Shields

A.      Request approval of the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Support Grant.

 

Mr. Shields requested on behalf of Ms. Painter Board approval of the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Support Grant.  Mr. Moody explained the total amount is $69,223 and the County’s portion is $6,922.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve application of the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Support Grant as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.      Request approval for amendment #3 of the Medicaid Non-Emergency Agreement between the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Commission and the Levy County Board ofCountyCommission; purpose of the amendment is a net increase of $10,498.

 

Mr. Shields requested Board approval of Amendment #3 of the Medicaid Non-Emergency Subcontracted Transportation Provider Agreement between the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Commission and the Levy BOCC.  Mr. Moody explained the agreement is increased by $10,498 and the monthly breakdown is listed in the agreement.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Amendment #3 of the Medicaid Non-Emergency Subcontracted Transportation Provider Agreement as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

C.      Request approval to purchase three (3) vehicles from the Florida Sheriff’s Association Bid Award.

 

Mr. Shields requested Board approval to purchase three vehicles from the Florida Sheriff’s Association Bid Award.  He explained these three vehicles would replace the three vehicles to be donated to the Public Safety Department.

After review of the vehicle quotes and discussion by the Commissioners, this item was TABLED with a request for comparable quotes from local vendors of basic vehicles with no extras.

 

D.      Request to donate one 2003 bus (wrecked and salvaged) to Suwannee Valley Transit; Gwen Pra.

 

Mr. Shields requested Board approval for the Transit Department to donate a 2003 bus which has been wrecked and is currently located at the Road Department to Gwen Pra at Suwannee Valley Transit.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve donation of the 2003 bus as requested to Gwen Pra at Suwannee Valley Transit.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

SHIP

 

Dick Tummond

A.    Request motion to approve Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Christine J. Campbell, PA #508.

 

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Christine J. Campbell in the amount of $13,260.

 

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

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

A.    Request approval for the 2011-12 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval of the Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement.  The grant amount is $70,588.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve application of the Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson reported there is now funding for broadband so this is now back up and going.

The Levy County School Foundation Gala will be coming up on January 28th in Chiefland.  He will give more details as the date approaches.

Comm. Johnson stated he would like to set date for a workshop for Commissioners to discuss their goals and priorities for the upcoming year.  The Commissioners agreed to meet on January 3rd following the Regular Board meeting that day and each Commissioner will submit their ideas to the Board office by December 16th so it can be included with the agenda packets for the December 20th regular Board meeting for each Commissioner to review.

 

Comm. Bell reported there was a good turnout at the Chiefland Christmas parade held this past Saturday.

 

Comm. Joyner announced there would be a benefit fish fry lunch this Friday to help two families within the courthouse dealing with cancer.  Donations are accepted.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Barney Cannon spoke of ALF and stated it seems this outfit is dependent on our support to get going.  He stated he would like to have the facility inLevyCounty, rather thanMarionCounty.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:35 A.M.

 

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – November 22, 2011

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

 

 

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

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Comm. Mike Joyner

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

 

 

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

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER

 106488-106618
FUND

        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

        142,404.53
ROAD

        102,495.57
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV

          23,515.26
TRANSPORTATION

            5,234.68
COURT FACILITIES

                 28.00
PROGRESS ENERGY

               748.37
EMS

          30,406.55
FIRE

          28,909.72
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

            1,751.84
CDBG

               210.00
UTILITIES

            1,511.11
DRUG TASK FORCE

               660.65
COMMUNICATION

               309.93
ADD COURT COSTS

            2,289.11
CAPITAL PROJECTS

                 54.20
LANDFILL

          63,848.94
TOTAL  $     404,378.46

 

 

VETERANS DEPARTMENT

 

Kenneth A. Thie, Director Veterans Service Office

VFW Department ofFlorida, VA Regional Office,St. Petersburg

A.    Presenting award to Levy County Veterans Service Office

 

Mr. Thie presented a County Veterans Service Office of the Year plaque recognizing the Veterans Department Director, Mr. Lowyens for his service to Veterans of Levy County and their families.

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Sheila Rees, Chief Deputy/Finance Director

A.  Conduct Public Hearing on Resolution 2011-61 for amending the 2010-2011 budget.

 

Sheila Rees requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-61 amending the 2010-2011 budget.  As advertised, the funds to be increased are:

 

General Revenue

Road & Bridge

Additional fund balances and Grants approved throughout the year

SHIP

Additional Grants in the Transportation and 911 Fund

 

The total increase is $1,676,397, for a total amended budget amount of $60,208,075.

 

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

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-61, amending the 2010-2011 budget as stated.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

 

David Pieklik, Executive Director

A.    Request approval of the Annual Contract between the Board and NCBDC for fiscal year 2011-2012, as reflected in the approved budget.

 

Mr. Pieklik, the new Executive Director introduced himself to the Board and requested approval of the Annual Contract between the Board and NCBDC for fiscal year 2011-2012 in the amount of $39,940, as reflected in the approved budget.

 

The Commissioners requested regular updates of the department and Mr. Pieklik agreed this would be done as often as the Board requested.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Annual Contract between the Board and NCBDC for fiscal year 2011-2012, as requested and requested bi-monthly reporting of the Department.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DARYL DIAMOND

 

Economic Report from the November 2 “EnterpriseFlorida” meeting inFt.Lauderdale; an examination of Sunshine Laws.

 

Mr. Diamond stated he had recently attended a meeting of the North Florida Economic Development Council Meeting on October 26th in Live Oak.  Through this meeting he found out about a Grant to attend a meeting inFt.Lauderdale.  He took advantage of this and attended theEnterpriseFlorida board meeting.  At this meeting, Sunshine Laws were discussed and how to change them.  After speaking with the person who was Chair over the meeting, it was requested of any of the Commissioners fromLevyCounty to contact her by e-mail with their opinions.

 

 

HAVEN HOSPICE

 

Patrick Allen, Haven Hospice of Chiefland

A.  Request approval of Proclamation 2011-63, declaring November Hospice/Palliative Care Month inLevyCounty.

 

Mr. Allen requested Board approval of Proclamation 2011-63, declaring November Hospice/Palliative Care Month inLevyCountyand read the title into public record.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Proclamation 2011-63 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

A.    Request Board approve appointment of Lenore Jones to the Board of Directors, representing the public sector forLevyCountyon the Central Florida Community Action Agency for the period of October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval to appoint Lenore Jones to the Board of Directors, representing the public sector forLevyCountyon the Central Florida Community Action Agency for the period of October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to appoint Lenore Jones to the Board of Directors, representing the public sector forLevyCountyon the Central Florida Community Action Agency as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ASSISTANT TO COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Dick Tummond

A.    Presenting “Communication Equipment Service Agreement.”

 

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of the Communications Service Agreement with Williams Communication which expires on December 6th.  The current contract amount is $54,148.56 and the renewal contract amount is $54,273.60.

 

A.J. Smith of Williams Communications was present in the audience and answered questions from the Commissioners.

 

The Commissioners expressed an interest in having a workshop with Williams Communication to discuss future plans.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the renewal of the agreement with Williams Communications as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Tummond reported to the Board the pre-application period had been closed for CDBG Grants this past Friday and there were 53 applicants for housing rehabilitation.  The process of ranking and sorting will begin soon and he will come back to the Board with additional information.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Desiree Painter, General Manager

A.    Request approval of the 2012 Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. Agreement.

 

Ms. Painter requested Board approval of the 2012 Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. Agreement in the amount of $12,474.70.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the 2012 Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

LIBRARY

 

Lisa Brasher, Director

A.    Request approval for the “Annual Plan of Service.”

 

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval of the Annual Plan of Service.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Annual Plan of Service as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Ms. Brasher informed the Board Library Legislation Day is coming up on February 1st inTallahassee.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

A.    Requesting authorization to sign agreements for service with Hughes Network Systems, Inc., Centrelearn and Physio-Control, Inc.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to sign agreements for services with Hughes Network Systems, Inc., Centrelearn and Physio-Control, Inc.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to authorize Mr. Knowles to sign the agreements for service with Hughes Network Systems, Inc., Centrelearn and Physio-Control, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Presenting organizational update.

 

Mr. Knowles presented an organizational update for the Board stating there has been some reorganization of staff in order to provide better service.

 

Mr. Knowles informed the Board of training initiatives where they are working withCentralFloridaCollegebringing simulation equipment for training three times a year.

 

Mr. Knowles informed the Board the Annual EMS Family Day held on November was a success.

 

Mr. Knowles then presented an award for Employee of the Year which was voted on by peers, to Saffron Dodd.

 

Mr. Knowles stated the complete organizational structure for the new Department of Public Safety and conceptual layout will be ready to present to the Board at the last meeting in December.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

SallyAnn Collins of Morriston asked the Board what has happened to tax bills for this year as she has not received hers.

It was answered the bills had gone out in today’s mail and they could have been delayed due to software changes.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson reported of the North Florida Broadband meeting he had attended last week.

Comm. Johnson stated he is interested in having a workshop with the Commissioners on December 20th immediately following the Regular Meeting or in January to prioritize and determine where to put focus for the upcoming year.

 

State Representative Jimmie Smith spoke to the Board stating he represents Hernando, Citrus andLevyCounty.  He stated he wants to bring his counties together and asked if the Commissioners had any concerns.

 

Comm. Drew requested unfunded state mandates be looked in to.

Comm. Johnson stated he is concerned about two proposed bills eliminating impact fees.

 

Comm. Drew thanked everyone who attended the Inglis/Yankeetown Seafood festival.

Comm. Drew stated on December 6th she will be meeting with a group of teenagers from area schools regarding tobacco issues and will be assisting them in drafting a resolution to bring before the Board.

 

Comm. Bell spoke of a Cedar Key and Chiefland Christmas event and inquired if any of the Commissioners would be interested in participating.

 

The Chiefland Christmas parade is on December 3rd.

The Fanning Springs and Inglis boat parades are both schedule on the same day.

There is a fish fry fundraiser lunch scheduled for the two families working in the courthouse on December 2nd.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:09 A.M.

 

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – November 8, 2011

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

 

 

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

 

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Mike Joyner

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator–Dick Tummond

 

 

LevyCountyJudge, James T. Browning administered the swearing in of Mike Joyner, newly appointed Commissioner for District 1.

 

Chairman Stevens then called the meeting to order at 9:04 A.M.  Comm. Johnson gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER

 106325-106487
FUND

        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

     1,608,739.72
ROAD

        132,144.39
SHIP

          25,750.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV

            2,530.82
TRANSPORTATION

          10,390.27
911

          14,000.00
COURT FACILITIES

                 19.00
PROGRESS ENERGY

            6,402.83
EMS

          26,669.43
FIRE

          31,622.30
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

            9,535.53
CDBG

            9,270.00
UTILITIES

            1,831.19
COMMUNICATION

                   2.99
LANDFILL

          29,296.26
TOTAL  $  1,908,204.73

 

 

 

 

 

 

NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS

 

John Lynn, Manager

Nationwide Retirement Solutions

A.  Presenting the required changes in the Plan Document; due to Federal Legislation (Pension Protection Act) specifically Section 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Mr. Lynn presented information regarding the required changes in the Plan Document due to Federal Legislation (Pension Protection Act), specifically Section 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plans.  He stated this is a housekeeping item and there is no cost involved.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve changes in the Plan Document as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SENATOR CHARLIE DEAN

 

Senator Dean congratulated the Board for having a “full” Board with the addition of Mike Joyner.

 

 

CLERK OF COURT

 

Danny Shipp, Clerk of Court

A.  Presenting request fromBronsonCommunityChurchfor a donation of surplus equipment; one HP projector turned in by theEMSoffice.

 

Mr. Shipp stated he had received a request from theBronsonCommunityChurchfor donation of one HP projector turned in by theEMSoffice and asked the Board if they would be willing to donate the item.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the request fromBronsonCommunityChurchas requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Presenting an Amendment to Agreement betweenLevyCountyandGilchristCounty; sharing costs for office space for the Guardian ad Litem programs.

 

Mr. Shipp requested Board approval of the Amendment to Agreement betweenLevyCountyandGilchristCounty; sharing costs for office space for the Guardian ad Litem programs.  The Amendment splits all costs between the two counties from 60/40 to 70/30.  This split is calculated each year according to case load.

 

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

 

STEVEN H. GRAY

 

Steven H. Gray

Gray, Ackerman & Haines, P.A.

A.    Request for Levy County to participate with the City of Ocala and Marion County in the HUD Section108 Loan Guarantee for 120 Unit ALF/ILF/ALZ Senior Living Facility.

 

Mr. Gray presented information to the Board and explained there is an opportunity for funding for a Senior Living Facility to be constructed inMarionCounty. LevyCountywould not be an entitled community, but could participate in the application of CDBG funds to be used for this facility. LevyCountywould receive “priority allocation” at 86% of the facility’s capacity for its residents in return for its participation.  He would come back to the Board at a later date to make a request forLevyCountyto participate.

 

 

TOWN OF INGLIS

 

George O’Bier

Town ofInglis; Zoning & Code Enforcement Officer

A.    Request on behalf of the Town Commission to waive tipping fees for the disposal of solid waste at the sanitary landfill in accordance with Levy County Resolution 2005-07, (adopted March 22, 2005).

Mr. O’Bier requested on behalf of the Town ofInglis Commissionto waive tipping fees for the disposal of solid waste at the sanitary landfill in accordance with Levy County Resolution 2005-07.  They are also asking for satellite disposal dumpsters for residents to dump household garbage instead of having to drive the distance to the landfill.

 

Comm. Stevens stated he did not see how the landfill fees could not be waived.  The fees are what runs the Landfill.  The Commissioners had concerns of dumping hazardous materials and how this could be monitored.  It was recommended for Mr. O’Bier to contact the Levy County Landfill Director to work something out on this issue.

 

B.     Request on behalf of the Town Commission permission for a temporary road closure on Saturday, December 10, 2011 for the annual Christmas Parade; closure to include Inglis Avenue and Highway 40 West to the Yankeetown Elementary School.

 

Mr. O’Bier requested on behalf of the Town Commission permission for a temporary road closure as stated above for the annual Christmas Parade for one to 1 ½ hours.  The parade is scheduled for 4:00 P.M.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the temporary road closure as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Bruce Borders, representing Standing United as Americans spoke regarding the Veterans Day Parade coming up and asked if the Board would be willing to make a contribution to assist with parade expenses.

Comm. Stevens advised Mr. Borders to check with Mr. Moody at the Board office in the afternoon and he will check will the Constitutional officers to see what can be collected.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:10 A.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 10:33 A.M.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown,CountyAttorney

A.    Condideration of an offer to settle an outstanding jail lien of $18,200 plus interest (total as of 11/1/11 $25,275) for Jerry Wayne Meeks, made by his attorney-if-fact Carolyn Redmond.

 

Atty. Brown requested the Board consider an offer to settle an outstanding jail lien of $18,200 plus interest for Jerry Wayne Meeks, made by Carolyn Redmond.  Atty. Brown stated an offer was made by Ms. Redmond in the amount of $15,000.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the offer of $15,000 to satisfy the above listed lien for Jerry Wayne Meeks as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Approval of Agreement for legal services with Allen, Norton & Blue, P.A., for legal services related to employment issues. – TABLED –

 

C.     Adopt Resolution 2011-62 that approves the rescission of Resolution 2011-56.

 

Atty. Brown requested approval of Resolution 2011-62 and explained this Resolution rescinds the earlier Resolution for the Tiger Grant which had been signed and recorded in error.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-62, rescinding Resolution 2011-56 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

A.    Adopt Proclamation 2011-58 recognizing the month of November, 2011 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, as requested by Mrs. Marian Palma Cardona.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of Proclamation 2011-58 recognizing the month of November, 2011 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, as requested by Mrs. Marian Palma Cardona and read the request to the Board.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Proclamation 2011-58 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Request a Motion to approve the annual agreement for FY 2011-12 with Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Annual Agreement for FY 2011-12 with Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.  He stated the amount which had been agreed upon during the budget process was $61,020 with quarterly payments of $15,255.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Annual Agreement for FY 2011-12 with Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

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

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the annual Consulting Engineer Contract with Mills Engineering Company.  The contract is set to continue with the same terms and conditions as previous annual contract with the principal Engineer rate at $95 per hour.

 

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

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

Karen Blackburn

A.    Request approval for 2012CountyHolidays.

 

Mrs. Blackburn requested Board approval of the proposed 2012CountyHolidaysas follows:

 

New Years Day                      Monday, January 2, 2012

Martin Luther King Day         Monday, January 16, 2012

Good Friday                           Friday, April 6, 2012

Memorial Day                         Monday, May 28, 2012

Independence Day                  Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Labor Day                               Monday, September 3, 2012

Veterans Day                          Monday, November 12, 2012

Thanksgiving                           Thursday and Friday, November 22 and 23, 2012

Christmas                                Monday and Tuesday, December 24 and 25, 2012

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the 2012CountyHolidaysas requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

Mark S. Johnson, Director

A.    Request to accept the Agreement for Professional Services between Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC) andLevyCounty.

 

 

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval of the Agreement for Professional Services between Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC) andLevyCountyin the amount of $10,500 which is funded by State and Federal funds.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Agreement for Professional Services between Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council andLevyCountyas requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Kelly Jerrels, Director

A.  Request permission to purchase new tracks for the skid steer.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval to purchase new tracks for the skid steer.  The three quotes received are as follows:

 

FloridaTrack & Power, Inc.   $3,700.00

Heavyquip                               $3,702.48

Ring Power                             $5,548.98

 

Mr. Jerrels requested approval to purchase fromFloridaTrack & Power, Inc., the low bid.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the purchase of new tracks for the skid steer from Florida Track & Power, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.  Seeking Board direction on a project to re-surface NE 42 Place, also known as Levy County Road 511.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board direction on a project to re-surface NE 42 Place, also known as LCR 511.  He stated V.E. Whitehurst is currently paving C318 and can go to this project upon completion.  They gave a quote of $27,890 to resurface LCR 511.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve V.E. Whitehurst paving NE 42 Place, also known as LCR 511 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SHIP/WATER

 

Dick Tummond, Assistant toCountyCoordinator

A.  Adopt Resolution 2011-59; adopting an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

 

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-59 adopting an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.  Having this Policy and the Policy as requested in item B. approved by Resolution is required by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve both Resolution 2011-59 and 2011-60 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Adopt Resolution 2011-60; adopting a policy relating to Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

 

C.     Request Board to approve the Satisfaction of Mortgage for Brandon Smith; PA #414.

 

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of the Satisfaction of Mortgage for Brandon Smith; PA #414 in the amount of $17,500.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Satisfaction of Mortgage for Brandon Smith as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

D.    Request motion to approve Deferred Payment Agreement for Jason A. and Hope Kegebein; PA #507.

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of the Deferred Payment Agreement for Jason A. and Hope Kegebein; PA #507 in the amount of $13,600.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Deferred Payment Agreement for Jason A. and Hope Kegebein as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Bell asked if any of the Commissioners were interested in participating in the Veterans Day Parade on Friday.  Line up will be between 10:00 A.M. and 10:30 A.M. behind the oldBronsonHigh School.

 

Comm. Drew reminded everyone of the Inglis /Yankeetown Seafood festival coming up on November 19th and 20th.

Comm. Drew let everyone know there will be a benefit Pancake Breakfast this Thursday from 7:45 A.M. until 9:00 A.M.

 

Comm. Johnson stated the Chiefland Rotary Dove Shoot will be on November 12th off CR 341 South of Chiefland.  There will be a Bar-B-Q lunch provided at noon.  If anyone is interested, tickets can be purchased from Osborn Barker, Property Appraiser.

FFA Sub-Districts are to be held on December 6th in Williston.

North Florida Broadband has a meeting next Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.  Comm. Johnson stated he will give a report of this meeting at the next November Board Meeting.

If anyone has any Legislative issues they wish to be addressed, please let him know before next Wednesday as this is the date of the Florida Association of Counties Legislative Conference.

There will be a cake/pie auction in the courthouse the Wednesday before Thanksgiving at the luncheon.

The Chiefland High School Student Government will hold there annual cake/pie auction on Monday the 21st at 6:00 P.M.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:55 A.M.

 

The workshop reconvened at 1:33 P.M.

 

 

COUNTY UTILITIES RATE STUDY WORKSHOP

 

Mr. Tummond spoke briefly to the Board about the two County owned Water Systems and introduced William Secoy who then made a presentation to the Board.

William Secoy of Florida Rural Water spoke to the Board about rates and made a Power Point presentation about the Manatee and University Oaks water systems.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 2:37 P.M.

 

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

BOCC Special Meeting – October 24, 2011

by

SPECIAL MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OCTOBER 24, 2011

 

 

The Special Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on October 24, 2011 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Comm. Marsha Drew

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator–Dick Tummond

 

 

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

 

Mr. Moody stated the purpose of the meeting was to hear from Steve Tocknell and the Transportation Department in a continuation of the agenda item which he presented on behalf of Ms. Painter during the Regular Board Meeting on October 18th.

 

Steve Tocknell spoke to the Board with regard to assisting the Transportation Department in application for a Tiger 3 Grant.  The grant is to be used for the rehabilitation of the Transportation Department bus maintenance facilities.

 

Discussion followed regarding the proposed purchase of property in which to move the bus facilities to.  It was also discussed there were County-owned properties which could be used for this purpose instead of purchasing property such as the Central Florida Electric property, which had been mentioned.

 

Mr. Moody read Board minutes where this grant was discussed to let the Commissioners know what had been approved up to this point.

 

Discussion followed regarding the contract with Mr. Tocknell.

 

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

 

Comm. Bell then made a motion the approve payment for the contract and completion of the project with the maximum amount of $8,000.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Atty. Brown asked for clarification if the earlier approved Resolution 2011-56 should be rescinded and a new Resolution be prepared for approval at the November 8th Regular Board Meeting.

Comm. Stevens confirmed Atty. Brown’s statement.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:41 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – October 18, 2011

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OCTOBER 18, 2011

 

 

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

 

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Comm. Marsha Drew

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator–Dick Tummond

 

 

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

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

CHECK NUMBER  106172-106324
FUND

        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

        908,766.23
ROAD

        208,070.10
SHIP

          10,800.00
TRANSPORTATION

          50,538.80
COURT FACILITIES

                 15.00
PROGRESS ENERGY

          13,249.17
EMS

          94,363.77
FIRE

        106,632.82
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

            1,914.49
UTILITIES

            1,093.99
COMMUNICATION

          30,218.06
ADD COURT COSTS

               461.90
CAPITAL PROJECTS

            7,916.87
LANDFILL

          70,989.49
TOTAL  $  1,505,030.69

 

 

MINUTES

 

The following sets of minutes were presented to the Board for approval:

 

Regular Meeting held September 6, 2011

Public Hearing held September 8, 2011

Public Hearing held September 19, 2011

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the above listed sets of minutes as presented with changes as explained by Chanda Jordan, Minutes Clerk.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

VFW

 

Bruce McInnis, Commander VFW Rebel Post #5625

A.    Request approval of Proclamation 2011-55 recognizing Veteran’s Appreciation Week, November 6-12, 2011.

 

Mr. McInnis and Susan Haines requested Board approval of Proclamation 2011-55 recognizing Veteran’s Appreciation Week, November 6-12, 2011.  Mrs. Haines then read the Proclamation in to public record.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Proclamation 2011-15 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

AGENDA POLICY

 

Renate Cannon

A.    Request amendment of Agenda Policy of 2/06/2001, to limit the motion to hear a non-agenda item to definite emergencies only.

 

Mrs. Cannon spoke to the Board and requested an amendment of the Agenda Policy of 2/06/2001, to limit the motion to hear a non-agenda item to definite emergencies only.

 

The Commissioners agreed they need to be more aware of this issue, but did not wish to make a change to the Agenda Policy at this time.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Patty Galyean

A.    Request approval and signature on the Certificate of Acceptance for the 2012 Application of the Levy County Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force 20 Grant, through Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Justice Assistance Grant program, $60,300.00.

 

Mrs. Galyean requested Board approval and signature on the Certificate of Acceptance for the 2012 Application of the Levy County Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force 20 Grant through the FDLE, Justice Assistance Grant program in the amount of $60,300.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion for approval and signature on the Certificate of Acceptance for the 2012 Application as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

 

Linda Fugate,LevyCountyTax Collector

A.    Request to allow Tax Collector to retain $125,000 of Operating expenses.

 

Mrs. Fugate requested Board approval to retain $125,000 of their Operating expenses until the first distribution of taxes comes in around mid-November.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Tax Collector retaining $125,000 of their Operating expenses as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

TOWN OF YANKEETOWN

 

Dawn Marie Clary, Mayor of Yankeetown

A.    Request Board approve County Road 40 be designated as “Follow That Dream Parkway” from the Yankeetown/Inglis line to the gulf in memorial of the Elvis Presley movie “Follow That Dream” which was filmed at Yankeetown in 1967.

 

Ms. Clary requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-57 for CR 40 to be designated as “Follow That Dream Parkway” from the Yankeetown/Inglis line to the Gulf.  She stated the Town ofYankeetownwill pay for all signage.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-57 for CR 40 to be designated as “Follow That Dream Parkway” as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PORT CITRUS PROJECT

 

Brad Thorpe, CitrusCountyAdministrator

A.    Presentation on the proposed Port Citrus project.

 

CitrusCountyCommissioner and Commissioner of the Port Authority, Dennis Damato presented information to the Board members regarding Port Citrus as the central sewer and water issues may be of mutual interest to both counties.  Mr. Damato also asked the Board if they would consider joining the Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority.  He invited the Commissioners to attend one of the Water Authority’s upcoming meetings.  The next meeting is Wednesday, October 19th at 4:30 P.M. at the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council inOcala.  Mr. Damato then introduced Brad Thorpe, Citrus County Administrator and Port Director.  Mr. Thorpe gave information on how Port Citrus came to be and the opportunities this could present to the area.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Jeff Harris, Levy County Schools Foundation, President, thanked the Commissioners for their support of the Beast Feast event held recently which raised over $6,500 and had over 225 people attending.  Mr. Harris stated the Foundation is a non-profit organization raising money for allLevyCountypublic schools.  Support is offered in the form of reading programs, classroom grants for innovative teaching ideas and scholarships for graduating students.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

A.    Consideration of an offer to settle the payoff of a SHIP Second Mortgage and Rehabilitation Cost Promissory Note for Connie L. Harper and James Colt Caldwell, and, if accepted, approve a Satisfaction of Mortgage contingent on receipt of settlement of funds from Case Home Finance, LLC, the first mortgage.

 

Atty. Brown presented for Board consideration an offer to settle the payoff of a SHIP Second Mortgage and Rehabilitation Cost Promissory Note for Connie L. Harper and James Colt Caldwell, and, if accepted, approve a Satisfaction of Mortgage contingent on receipt of settlement of funds from Case Home Finance, LLC, the first mortgage.  The payoff amount is $3,000.

 

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

 

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

A.    Present request from Gilchrist County Board ofCountyCommissionersto provide their leachate hauling service at $330.00 per load; approximately 2 or 3 times per year.

 

Mr. Moody presented a request from the Gilchrist County Board ofCountyCommissionersfor Levy County Solid Waste to provide their leachate hauling service at $330.00 per load; approximately 2 or 3 times per year.  Mr. Dean had provided this service toGilchristCountyas well as toLevyCounty.  Mr. Jerrels stated it would be possible to provide this service.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the request fromGilchristCountyto haul leachate.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Request authorization to complete and submit application for the Tiger Discretionary Grant with resolution.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board authorization on behalf of Ms. Painter to complete and submit application for the Tiger Discretionary Grant with Resolution 2011-56.  The grant amount is $1.6 million for improvements and modifications to a site.  He had received a letter from Mike Campbell, General Manager at Central Florida Electric Coop. indicating the property located at 315 NW 11th Ave. in Chiefland could be available as soon as their new facility is completed.

Comm. Stevens stated he had concerns of authorizing this request as the property presented for the Transit Department Bus Maintenance Facility, the Central Florida Electric Coop property, has not yet been presented to the Board.

It was requested for Mr. Moody to call Mr. Tocknell to determine if the Grant would still be granted if the Board chose not to purchase the CFEC property.  The Board will determine whether or not to make a decision on this item when Mr. Moody returns to the meeting.

 

 

The meeting recessed at 11:04 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:13 A.M.

 

 

After Mr. Moody returned to meeting with response from Mr. Tocknell, the Commissioners agreed they would like to have a Special Meeting next week when Ms. Painter and Mr. Tocknell can both be present.  The meeting will be on Monday, October 24th at 9:00 A.M.

 

Comm. Johnson gave his opinion on the topic for public record since he would not be present for the meeting stating he is not in favor of spending $1.2 million to buy property and then spend $1.6 million for improvements when there is other county-owned property available.

 

C.     Kurt Spitzer and Associates proposal for redistricting services.

 

Mr. Moody presented and requested Board approval of the Kurt Spitzer and Associates proposal for redistricting services shared by the Board of County Commissioners and the Levy County School Board in the total amount of $7,500.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the proposal for redistricting services by Kurt Spitzer and Associates.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

A.    Request approval for yearly Blanket Utility for New Buried Service Drop Permit between CenturyLink andLevyCounty.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval for yearly Blanket Utility for New Buried Service Drop Permit between CenturyLink andLevyCounty.  This is effective 10-01-11 to 09-30-12 and is for service drops only.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the yearly Blanket Utility for New Buried Service Drop Permit as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Request Board direction for a request from Cedar Key Volunteer Fire & Rescue regarding a temporary debris storage site for Cedar Key.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board direction for a request from the City ofCedar Keyregarding use of a portion of the Road Department FEMA approved temporary storage site located on CR 347 in an emergency event.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to move forward with the request from Cedar Key Volunteer Fire & Rescue as stated.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

C.     Request approval and signature for License Agreement for Public Road Crossing.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval and signature for License Agreement for Public Road Crossing (CR 316).

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve with signature the License Agreement for Public Road Crossing (CR 316).  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

For information to the Board, Mr. Greenlee reported about six months ago he had applied for some County Incentive Grants as well as some SCRAP and SCOP Grants for roads in the county.  He stated the Florida Department of Transportation had included the SCOP Grant he had submitted forShell Mound Roadand two others, CR 40 and CR 464 in its five year work flow program.

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

A.    Request Board approve the renewal ofLevyCounty’s Service agreement with Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council for fiscal year 2012.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval for the renewal of the Service Agreement betweenLevyCountyand Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council for the fiscal year 2012.

 

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

 

For information to the Board, Mr. Jerrels reported the Tire Site which had been voted on recently for construction at the Landfill is nearly completed and they will be getting theSmallCountyGrantagain this year.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson asked everyone to keep in mind the students receiving awards and participating in the FFA National Convention inKansas City,Missouri.

Comm. Johnson reminded the Board of the ChieflandHigh Schoolhomecoming on October 28th.  The parade will be on the 27th.  Williston’s homecoming is on November 4th and Bronson’s is on November 11th.

Comm. Johnson stated he attended a meeting of the Florida Association of Counties in Daytona last month and had started his ACC last week.

Comm. Johnson reported on a recent meeting of the North Florida Broadband.  He had served on the Corrective Action Plan committee and reported he had recommended to the counsel from the attorney’s hired fromWashingtonthat Government Services Group be removed from the project as well as Capital Solutions.  They will meet again tomorrow at 2:00 P.M. in Live Oak but he will not be able to attend.  He asked if Comm. Drew would be able to attend in his place.

Comm. Drew stated she will be at a NACO meeting in Savanna, Georgia from the 26th to the 28th. The Yankeetown Seafood Festival is coming up on November 19th and 20th.

Comm. Bell stated the Fowlers Bluff Annual meeting will be on the 22nd and he will not be able to attend, but Mr. Knowles has agreed to attend in his place.

The 30th Birthday of the Town of Yankeetown is coming up on the 29th and all Commissioners are invited to attend.

The Cedar Key Art Festival was this past weekend and he asked if the Board would want to continue to participate each year.  If so, he can handle the arrangements.

Comm. Bell stated his red truck is available for the upcoming Veterans Day Parade if it is needed.

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:26 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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