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BOCC Regular Meeting – October 4, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OCTOBER 4, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on October 4, 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. Bell made a motion to approve the following expenditures presented for payment. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

CHECK NUMBER	106137-106171
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	896,291.69
ROAD	682.84
911	14,000.00
COURT FACILITIES	47.00
EMS	14,097.57
FIRE	2,004.66
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	18.00
UTILITIES	1,304.35
TOTAL	$ 928,446.11

MINUTES

Approval of minutes for the following Board Meetings:

Regular Meeting held September 6, 2011 – TABLED –

Public Hearing held September 18, 2011 – TABLED –

Regular Meeting held September 20, 2011

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting held September 20^th with changes as provided. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COASTAL HABITAT ASSESSMENT PRESENTATION

Paul Carlson, Jr., Ph.D., Research Scientist FWC

A. Wildlife Conservation Commission on behalf of NASA Requesting letter to FAA supporting the project and presentation of the project between FWCC and NASA

Mr. Carlson made a power point presentation to the Board explaining a project to fly Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s) from the George T. Lewis airport in Cedar Key. The purpose of the joint project between FWCC and NASA is to study growth rates of sea grasses using remote sensing technology. With the Board’s permission, they have scheduled two deployments in April and November, 2012. He also requested authorization for theCountyAdministrator, Mr. Moody and Atty. Brown to review and sign a Letter of Agreement with NASA.

Comm. Drew made a motion to give conditional approval subject to Cedar Key having the presentation and give approval for Mr. Moody and Atty. Brown to review and sign a Letter of Agreement as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

HARDSHIP VARIANCE

Richard and Tami Hooper

A. Request Board waive the 500 square feet living space requirement for a hardship variance dwelling.

Mr. Hooper spoke to the Board and requested a waiver of the 500 square feet living space requirement on their Hardship Variance granted last August. They are requesting approval to place a “park model” RV with a screened room which does not fall under the required 500 square feet living space. He provided pictures for the Commissioners and requested the requirement be waived or to consider the screened room part of the living space.

Rob Corbitt spoke to the Board and stated he has no problem with waiving the requirement for this particular request for reasons explained by Mr. Hooper.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the exception on this hardship variance based on information presented for this case. Second was made by Comm. Bell.

Comm. Johnson amended his motion to include “park model” as the description of dwelling to be placed on the petitioners’ property. Second was amended by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Robby Blake, representing Lake Johnson Estates residents, provided petitions collected to have the main limerock road in the subdivision paved. She then read a letter to the Board she had prepared.

Bruce Greenlee stated the road is on the paving list, but there is no new construction at this time, due to the lack of State Funding.

Robert I. James, a resident in Lake Johnson Estates stated the road is ½ mile long.

Jack Schofield thanked the Board for their use of their Recreation funds as this funding has made it possible to have a basketball court in Yankeetown which has been constantly used since it was constructed.

Julie Munden stated she owns home on CR102 and is requested the Board assist in resolving a noise issue from neighbors. She stated the renters had moved in adjacent from her on September 7^th and have been getting electricity for the pre-existing mobile home by a generator. The generator is extremely loud and runs from 6:00 P.M. until about 10:00 P.M. She has contacted the Sheriff’s Department to measure the noise and has been informed they do not have a decibel meter.

Comm. Stevens requested Mr. Corbitt get a Deputy to go to the residence with decibel meter to measure the sound level. The Sheriff’s Department would have to make the determination by use of a decibel meter it the noise from the generator is excessive.

Mr. Moody suggested Comm. Stevens or Mr. Corbitt get in touch with the property owner to get assistance with the renters not having electric hook-up.

Daryl Diamond questioned the Commissioners about the Intergovermental Cooperation element of the Future Comp Plan, Policy 1.1 in which it reads if there is any proposed development that is supposedly impacting multiple jurisdictions and intergovernmental issues, you will convene a County Technical Advisory Committee. He asked the Board if there is a County Technical Advisory Committee and if not, does the Board think it is needed. He suggested this may be something the Board would like to look into and address as an agenda item in a month or two.

Drew responds there is not one at the present time, but there is an ongoing development review process which would include a County Technical Advisory Committee and there is a draft being worked on.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

A. Request approval of Resolution 2011-52; a Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code; Designating Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Inc. as Administrative Services Provider; appoint the Plan Administrator.

Mr. Moody requested approval of Resolution 2011-52; a Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code; Designating Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Inc. as Administrative Services Provider and to appoint the Board Chairman as Plan Administrator. Mr. Moody read the Resolution title into public record.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-42 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Non-DOC Inmate Work Squad Supervisor Vacancy update.

Mr. Moody stated he had been informed by Lt. Denise Conquest the DOC hiring freeze has been lifted and the inmate work squad has resumed work at Recycling. He stated Lt. Conquest suggested the County could still hire a Squad Supervisor to take 6 inmates out a time for work in the county.

Comm. Bell suggested checking on where inmates are eligible to work for liability insurance purposes.

Mr. Moody stated the Executive Session scheduled for today had been moved to November 8^th.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Jacqueline Martin, Human Resource Manager

A. Proposed changes to the Personnel Policy and Procedure manual.

Mrs. Martin requested Board approval of three proposed changes to the Personnel Policy and Procedure manual as listed below:

Policy #101 – add the language: Department Heads of the County are considered “at will” employees. This means that Department Heads serve at the pleasure of the County and may be separated from employment at any time for any reason subject to applicable employment laws.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the “at will employee” language as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Policy #207 – add comp time language: Earned comp time must be recorded and tracked on electronic time records. Comp time must be used with pay period it is earned or the pay period immediately following.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the “comp time” language as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Policy #215 – a new policy presented as a requirement of the State ofFlorida Whistle Blowers Act. The policy language is provided by the Labor Attorney, Wayne Helsby of Allen Norton & Blue. Mrs. Martin read the policy outline into record.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the new “Whistleblower” policy as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Johnson would like for Mrs. Martin to check with Mr. Helsby on false Whistleblowers and what could be done to deal with this.

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Connie Conley,

A. Request approval for amendment to Trip & Equipment Grant charging billable mileage for escorts. This has always been in prior contracts but was inadvertently left out.

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval of the amendment to the Trip & Equipment Grant charging billable mileage for escorts.

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

PLANNING

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

A. Request Board approval of the renewal ofLevyCounty’s service agreement with the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council for the new fiscal year 2012.

Ms. Neely requested Board approval for the renewal ofLevyCounty’s service agreement with the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council for the new fiscal year 2012.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the renewal ofLevyCounty’s service agreement with the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council for the new fiscal year 2012 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Knowles, Director

A. Monthly Department of Public Safety update.

Mr. Knowles gave an update of the Public Safety Department to the Board stating their Federal Emergency Management Grant for the two transport ambulances has been completed and submitted on time. Within the Public Safety Department a Public Relations Committee has been created and they have participated in several local events with great public reception. Mr. Knowles acknowledged the following crews with “Attaboys” for their service this month: Matthew Cribbs, Shawn Holcomb, Jim Foran, Joe Brooks, Jr., Mike Luzader, Richard Graycheck, Jimmy Jones and Mike Whitley.

B. Requesting Board grant authority to the Public Safety Director to sign the Railroad EDI agreement and any other provider agreements that may come to the Public Safety Department through various Medicare/Medicaid programs.

Mr. Knowles requested the Board grant authority to the Public Safety Director to sign the Railroad EDI agreement and any other provider agreements which may come to the Public Safety Department through various Medicare/Medicaid programs. Authority to sign agreements is a necessity in the billing process.

Comm. Drew made a motion to grant authority to the Public Safety Director to sign the agreements as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

NON-AGENDA ITEM

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

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

Mr. Knowles requested on behalf of the Fire Advisory Board ratification of the Assistance Firefighter Act Grant Program for self-contained breathing apparatuses.

Atty. Brown explained the Grant Program and stated the deadline came before the next available Board Meeting.

Comm. Bell made a motion to ratify the Grant as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Kelly Jerrels, Road Department Construction Superintendent

A. Requesting Board direction to re-visit the purchase of a used Mack grapple truck.

Bruce Greenlee provided quotes for the Commissioners as previously requested regarding the purchase of the Mack grapple truck. He stated the Transit Department would not be funding the purchase entirely, but would assist with $15,000 toward the purchase of the truck. The total cost of the truck the Road Department wishes to purchase is $44,000.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the purchase of the Mack grapple truck and then revised to include the purchase amount of $44,000 as requested, with the understanding if any funding changes arise, the Board will be notified. Second was made and also amended by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Carol McQueen, Director

A. Request approval of Levy County Tourist Development Council’s recommendation for replacement of Councilman Teal Pomeroy’s term of TDC.

Mr. Moody requested for Mrs. McQueen approval of Levy County Tourist Development Council’s recommendation for replacement of Councilman Teal Pomeroy with City ofChiefland’s Councilwoman Teresa Barron for the remainder of the term which runs through January 2014.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Tourist Development Council’s recommendation to appoint Teresa Barron as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS

Comm. Johnson

A. Discuss participation at the Wild Beast Feast on October 8^th at 5:30 P.M., held at Black Prong Equestrian Center on CR 337, Bronson; purchase of clams.

Comm. Johnson gave an update to the Commissioners of serving clams for the Beast Feast. The clams will be donated. He invited everyone to attend.

Comm. Johnson then made a motion for each Commissioner to personally contribute $25 to the Levy County Education Foundation for the Beast Feast. If it is not needed for the purchase of the clams, it will go the Education Scholarship Program. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Present report on North Florida Broadband Authority

Comm. Johnson gave a report of the North Florida Broadband Authority project stating the funding has been suspended until an investigation is completed regarding the allegation of misuse of funds.

Comm. Drew reports of the Communications issue and stated AT & T will do an analysis of the County’s phone service. Upon completion, they will offer recommendations.

Comm. Drew gave the following information about events and meetings coming up:

Suwannee River Cleanup schedule for October 8^th. More information can be found at the Pure Water Wilderness website.

2011 Better Community Award being presented to the Town of Yankeetownon October 11^th at noon.

On October 11^th at 7:00 P.M. there will be a presentation at the Inglis Town Hall/Community Center on the Port Inglis Project.

Oct 26-28 will be attending the NACO Coastal Counties forum “Building Resilient Coastal EcoSystems and Economy’s” inSavannah,Georgia.

October 29^th is the 75^th anniversary of theYankeetownSchool. There will be an open house from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

20^th Yankeetown Seafood Festival will be on November 19^th and 20^th. Non-profit organizations are given a booth space at no charge, if anyone is interested.

Comm. Bell gave information of “Paddle Florida”, an Eco-Tourism event which starts at the “Spirit of the Suwannee” on October 13^th and will conclude at Fanning Springs on October 19^th. Registration is still available.

Comm. Bell gave congratulations to Fowlers Bluff as he had attended the groundbreaking yesterday. They had received a $2.8 million in funding through USDA along with Drummond Bank and others.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:10 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – September 20, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on September 30, 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 9:03 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	105990-106136
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	509,031.63
ROAD	291,277.03
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	442.86
TRANSPORTATION	36,960.31
COURT FACILITIES	8.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	10,543.65
EMS	63,248.26
FIRE	8,917.69
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	3,729.63
UTILITIES	5,855.91
DRUG TASK FORCE	6,692.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS	13,865.79
LANDFILL	82,717.99
TOTAL	$ 1,033,290.75

LIBRARY

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval of the State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement as requested in the prior years.

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

Mr. Moody stated the electric forTri-CountyHospitalwill be shut off if the bill is not paid today by 10:00 A.M. If any of the Commissioners received any calls, he wanted them to be aware.

Comm. Bell stated he received a call from the Inspector Generals office regarding a need for vehicles if the county has any to be donated.

Moody gave information on the Legislative Delegation meeting to be held on Monday in the courthouse.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:08 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – September 20, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on September 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

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 9:02 A.M. 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	105873-105989
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	93,411.63
ROAD	72,465.42
SHIP	14,848.50
TRANSPORTATION	5,155.35
COURT FACILITIES	244.33
PROGRESS ENERGY	306.98
EMS	21,144.47
FIRE	7,324.79
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	1,138.27
UTILITIES	595.41
ADD COURT COSTS	461.90
CAPITAL PROJECTS	383.20
LANDFILL	9,576.54
TOTAL	$ 227,056.79

ONLINE TRANSFER -EMS	$200,000.00

MINUTES

Approval of minutes for the following meetings:

August 16, 2011 – Regular Board Meeting

June 27, 2011 – Budget Workshop – TABLED

July 5, 2011 – Budget Workshop – TABLED

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held August 16, 2011 with changes as stated by Comm. Stevens. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Barbara Locke, Administrator

A. Request approval of 2011-2012 Contract betweenLevyCountyand Department of Health for the operation of the Health Department.

Mrs. Locke requested Board approval of the 2011-2012 Contract betweenLevyCountyand Department of Health for the operation of the Health Department.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the 2011-2012 Contract as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

911 ADDRESSING

Michael West, 911 Coordinator

A. Request approval for rural county grant GEO COMM.

B. Request approval for rural county grant 911 Information Management System.

C. Request approval for rural county grant Supplemental ALI Database.

Mr. West requested Board approval for the above listed grants. Each of the grants are non-matching and the amounts are as follows:

E911 GeoComm Map Maintenance $13,100

E911 Information Management System $55,480

E911 Supplemental ALI Database $25,000

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve application for the three above listed Grants as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

CLERK OF COURT

Danny J. Shipp, Clerk of Court

A. Request approval for the renewal of Lease Agreement between Hudson Properties, Inc. andLevyCounty.

Mr. Shipp requested Board approval for the renewal of the Guardian ad Litem Lease with Hudson Properties. He stated there is a change in the Real Estate taxes increasing the amount by $147.48 and supplies reduced by $5 making the total lease amount $1,712.48 per month.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the renewal of the Lease Agreement between Hudson Properties, Inc. andLevyCountyas presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown,CountyAttorney

A. Request approval of Resolution 2011-51 certifying that the County meets the criteria for reduction of Department of Environmental Protection and Water Management District fees.

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-51 certifying the County meets the criteria for reduction of Department of Environmental Protection and Water Management District fees.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-51 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator

A. Presenting request by Supervisor of Elections, Connie Asbell to place a portable storage building behind the Elections Office at the Courthouse.

Mr. Moody requested Board approval for Mrs. Asbell to utilize a portion of the courthouse property located behind the Supervisor of Elections office to place a 24’ x 36’ metal storage building. The building will be used to store Elections equipment currently stored at the Bronson Self Storage. The cost of renting the storage units at Bronson Self Storage is about $3,000 per year. The cost to purchase the metal building and the concrete foundation will be $7,800 – $8,000.

The Commissioners agreed by consensus to permit the request.

B. Request motion for approval to donate equipment no longer in use to the Suwannee Valley Transit Authority.

Mr. Moody stated he had received a letter from Gwen Pra, General Manager, Suwannee Valley Transit Authority requesting one or two of the Levy County Transit vehicles which are past their useful life. She also requested PC’s with monitors not in use. Mr. Moody stated there are 3 PC’s with monitors which have been on the Transportation Department’s asset list not in use and the hard drives have been cleaned.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve donation of the equipment to the Suwannee Valley Transit Authority. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Rob Corbitt, Director

A. Request signature for the NFIP, AW 214 Annual Re-certification due to FEMA by October 1^st each year. The AW 214 requires us to certify the continued implementation of credited activities required by the County’s participation in the Community Rating System (CRS).

Mr. Corbitt requested Board approval and signature for the NFIP, AW 214 Annual Re-certification.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve with signature for the NFIP, AW 214 Annual Re-certification subject to concerns to be addressed by Atty. Brown. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A. Lee Mills from Mills Engineering to present the award for CR 318 SCRAP Grant project.

Mr. Mills presents the bids received for CR 318 SCRAP grant project to resurface CR 318 from US 27 to NE 220 Ave. as follows:

Bidder Amount

Oldcastle Southern Group, Inc. d/b/a APAC-Southeast, Inc.,Gainesville,FL $199,601.02

V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc.,Williston,FL $213,538.55

John C. Hipp Construction Equipment Co.,Alachua,FL $213,786.29

Anderson Columbia Co., Inc.,Ocala,FL $244,400.00

Mr. Mills stated a condition was added in this bidding process requiring “only” DOT pre-qualified bidders eligible to do projects in excess of $250,000 be qualified to bid. The bidders were required to submit a copy of the Certificate of Qualifications issued by the Florida Department of Transportation and the required bond with their bid. Mr. Mills stated not all of the bidders complied with this requirement. His recommendation is to award the project to V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc. as they were the only bidder to fully comply.

Comm. Drew made a motion to award the bid to V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc. as recommended. Second was made by Comm. Johnson.

Mr. Mills requested it be added to the motion when the contract is returned to him, the Chairman be authorized to execute the contract in order to move the process along without waiting for the next Board meeting.

Comm. Drew amends her motion to include Mr. Mills’ request. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request to purchase used Mack grapple truck.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to purchase a used Mack grapple truck which would assist in the Road Department’s tree trimming operations. The cost of the truck would be $44,000.

Mr. Moody stated Ms. Painter had informed him since their busses travel the county roads and they constantly call the Road Department for trimming to make the roads passable to pick up passengers, the Transit Department would be able to pay for this piece of equipment.

Mr. Shipp stated a piece of equipment costing $44,000 will require documentation, unless it is a sole source. He recommended finding three comparable quotes for a similar piece of equipment before approval is done.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to have the Road Department to find three comparable quotes for similar piece of equipment before approval of purchase which will be done on 30^th. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

SOLID WASTE

Benny Jerrels, Director

A. Request permission to purchase a trailer tanker for the purpose of hauling leachate water.

RodHastings, for Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval to purchase a trailer tanker for the purpose of hauling leachate water from Morris Dean in the amount of $9,500 which has been used for this specific job and well-maintained.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to purchase the trailer tanker from Morris Dean as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Desiree Painter,

A. Request signature for the revised Sub Contract known as Title III-B Transportation Contract betweenLevyCountyand Transit/Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersand Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc.

Ms. Painter requested the Board Chairman’s signature for the revised Sub Contract known as Title III-B Transportation Contract between LevyCountyand Transit/Levy County Board of CountyCommissionersand Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. Ms. Painter will provide the exact amount at the meeting on September 30^th.

Comm. Drew made a motion to allow the Board Chairman to sign the revised Sub Contract as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

MOSQUITO CONTROL

Matt Weldon, Director

A. Request approval of the Contractual Services Agreement with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services andLevyCountyacting for and on behalf of Levy County Mosquito Control.

Lee Williams, for Matt Weldon requested Board approval of the Contractual Services Agreement with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services andLevyCounty.

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

SHIP

Dick Tummond, Assistant toCountyCoordinator,

A. Request Board to approve Satisfaction of Mortgage for Timothy W. and Joy S. Satta. #4.

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval for the Satisfaction of Mortgage for Timothy W. and Joy S. Satta in the amount of $9,705.

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

B. Request contract approval for administration services with Roumellis Planning and Development Servicers, Inc. for the NSP3 grant.

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of Contract for Administration Services with Roumellis Planning and Development Services, Inc. for the NSP3 Grant (Neighborhood Stabilization Program) and to authorize the Chairman to execute the contract. The grant amount is $1,029,884. The General Administration allowable is 6.8% or $70,029. Roumellis Planning and Development Services, Inc. has proposed a fee of 5.923% or $61,000. The Project Activity fee allows 10% of the Activity budget for the acquisition, rehab and disposition of the homes. Roumellis Planning and Development Services, Inc. proposed fee is 9%. The fee covers the administration for 10 homes to be purchased with this grant.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Contract for Administration Services with Roumellis Planning and Development Services, Inc. as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Tummond informed the Board application has been submitted to DCA, it has been reviewed and they have returned a contract within the last few days. It is now being reviewed by Atty. Brown. Mr. Tummond stated once the documents have been reviewed by Atty. Brown and by Ms. Belcher he will need it signed by the Chairman as authorized in a Resolution approved in May of this year.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Ms. Debra Belcher from Roumellis Planning and Development Services, Inc. thanked the Board and stated she has the documents to be signed with her today.

Renate Cannon thanked the Board for selecting V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc. for complying with the bid request of the Road Department.

Ms. Brasher, Library Director stated she had two non-agenda items for the Board’s consideration.

The Commissioners decided by consensus to review the material presented and make a decision on the September 30^th meeting.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson spoke of Sunshine Law requirements regard to local preference with the County’s purchasing policy. The Commissioners were in favor of researching this and addressing at a later meeting.

Comm. Johnson states October 8^th is the Levy County Education Foundation Beast Feast. He is working with Leslie Sturmer to get clams for the Commissioners to serve and invited everyone to attend.

Comm. Johnson stated he will be attending a North Florida Broadband special meeting tomorrow and will report to the Board at a later meeting.

Comm. Drew stated she would like to re-address the Fire Sub-Committee and Fire Advisory Board’s recommendations at a meeting sometime in the near future.

Comm. Bell reported he had attended a CLM Workforce phone meeting and reported the old Chiefland Post Office will be the new hub for this area.

Comm. Bell stated the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council’s Governor Appointee is Stoney Smith, a local businessman from Chiefland.

Comm. Bell stated Mr. Tummond was successful in getting a rate study done on the Water Department and will be bringing information to the Board at a later meeting.

Mr. Moody reminded everyone the Board meeting to pay year end bills will be September 30th at 9:00 A.M.

He also reminded everyone of the Legislative Delegation meeting on Monday in the Board Room at 3:00 P.M.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:21 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Public Hearing – September 8, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

PUBLIC HEARING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

The Public Hearing of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on September 8, 2011 at 6:30 PM 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 6:30 PM. Comm. Johnson gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Sheila Rees presented the Board with a Resolution to set the proposed millage rate at 8.0614, which is the rolled back rate.

Comm. Stevens asked if there was anyone in the audience to speak for or against the item of setting the proposed millage rate.

Renate Cannon requested the Board to keep the millage rate at the current rate and not go to the rolled back rate.

Betty Wolf spoke and stated she was against the Board raising the millage rate.

After discussion, Comm. Johnson made a motion adopt Resolution 2011-46 amending paragraph 1 to fill in the blank with the 8.0614 millage rate for the General Fund which is the rolled back rate. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mrs. Rees stated the total budget calculated at this rate is $59,231,955.

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

Connie Asbell informed the Board she had reduced her budget by another 3%.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Budget for the Supervisor of Elections. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Ms. Pendray from the Sheriff’s Office was in attendance and informed the Board Sheriff Smith would not be in attendance and there was no presentation from the Sheriff’s Department.

The Commissioners all expressed their disappointment of the Sheriff not attending this meeting.

Comm. Stevens spoke suggested the Board set the Sheriff’s budget at $9.95 million. This would be a further reduction of $216,380, not counting the retirement amount reduced like everyone else. The total amount reduced from the Sheriff’s original budget would be 8.13%.

The Commissioners discussed a 7% reduction in the Sheriff’s budget. This would be $758,174, which includes 3% for retirement, making the total budget amount $10,072,884.

Comm. Bell made a motion to set the Sheriff’s budget at $9.95 million. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Stevens asked if anyone from the audience would like to speak as this is a Public Hearing.

Sherry Houston, Sr. Vice President of Advancement at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare spoke to the Board and requested they reconsider reducing their budget. She requested they make a lesser reduction, making their reduction proportional to all the other departments.

The Commissioners stated they would like to see a better patient care facility instead of a new administration building, which is currently planned for construction.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-47 to approve the 2011-2012 FY budget in the amount of $59,231.985. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE PUBLIC HEARING ADJOURNED AT 7:48 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – September 6, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on September 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

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

CHECK NUMBER	105712-105872
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,061,045.29
ROAD	108,316.12
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	1,515.02
TRANSPORTATION	33,920.84
911	10,583.34
COURT FACILITIES	63.89
PROGRESS ENERGY	2,013.86
EMS	13,792.16
FIRE	18,048.21
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	649.04
UTILITIES	5,726.48
COMMUNICATION	241.64
DEBT SERVICE	1,000.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS	13,230.39
LANDFILL	78,090.94
TOTAL	$ 1,348,237.22

SOLID WASTE

Benny Jerrels

A. Request approval to accept rebid for roof replacement on the Recycling building.

Andrew Carswell presented the following bids to the Board for roof replacement on theRecyclingBuilding:

J & L Custom Construction $35,444

Union LaSteel $38,452

Marion Service Roofing Unit $62,650

Mr. Carswell recommended accepting the bid from J & L Construction and to allow the Chairman to sign the contract after Atty. Brown’s review.

Comm. Bell made a motion to accept the bid from J & L Construction and to allow the Chairman to sign the contract after Atty. Brown’s review. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request approval to open and accept bid for Leachate hauling.

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval to open and accept bid for leachate hauling. No bids were received. Mr. Jerrels stated he would like for the Solid Waste Department to purchase their own trailer to haul the one to one and a half loads per week. Mr. Jerrels estimates the cost of a new trailer would run about $5,000 to $10,000. The Board agreed by consensus for Mr. Jerrels to advertise for bids for a trailer.

C. Request approval to hire anon-DepartmentofCorrectionswork squad supervisor for the Solid Waste Department (Recycling).

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval for the Solid Waste Department to advertise for anon-DepartmentofCorrections Work Squad Supervisorat Recycling. Mr. Jerrels stated they have been supervising the Work Squads themselves since about January as the Department of Corrections had been phasing out this program due to financial cuts.

The Board agreed by consensus for Mr. Jerrels to advertise for an inmate Work Squad Supervisor.

PUBLIC HEARING

Bruce Greenlee, Road Department Administrative Superintendent

A. Consider Resolution 2011-44 approving the petition to vacate, abandon and close NE 135^th Avenue as requested by petitioner, Sandra Hall.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-44, approving the petition to vacate, abandon and close NE 135^th Avenue as requested by petitioner, Sandra Hall.

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

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-44, approving the petition as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Consider adoption of Resolution 2011-45 approving the petition to vacate, abandon and close a portion of SE 31 Lane as requested by petitioners, Alan and Cindy Kendall.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-45, approving the petition to vacate, abandon and close a portion of SE 31 Lane as requested by petitioners, Alan and Cindy Kendall. He recommended the road closure not become effective until the Unity of Title has been recorded.

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

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-45, approving the petition to vacate, abandon and close a portion of SE 31 Lane contingent upon the recording of the Unity of Title. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Anne Bast Brown,CountyAttorney

C. Conduct first Public Hearing on Ordinance 2011-05, repealing and amending Levy County Code sections relating to firearms.

Atty. Brown spoke to the Board regarding Ordinance 2011-05, repealing and amending Levy County Code sections relating to firearms. This is the first of two required Public Hearings. The next Public hearing is scheduled for September 19^th at 6:30 P.M. Atty. Brown stated the new legislation amends Section 790.33, Fla. Stat., clarifying and reorganizing the statute and restating and expanding the Legislature’s intent to preempt the field of regulation of firearms and ammunition. The new law becomes effective October 1, 2011.

Comm. Stevens asked if anyone would like to speak for or against the item.

Renate Cannon requested clarification on “pre-empting firearms”.

Atty. Brown answered and stated pre-empting means the State Legislature has said we are the only body which can regulate in this area. The goal of Legislation is to keep further regulations from happening by individual counties.

A.D. Andrews asked if this means county cannot pass more restrictive Ordinances than the State already has?

Atty. Brown answered it’s not only more restrictive, but no regulations at all.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A. Approve application and release of easement for Lester and Charlayne Underwood.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of the application to release a Public Utility Easement for Lester and Charlayne Underwood.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the application to release a Public Utility Easement as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Disposition of Public Records for the Town ofBronson.

Mr. Greenlee stated he had been contacted by the Town ofBronsonrequesting assistance to burn some records in need of disposal in accordance with Florida Law in the County incinerator.

Comm. Bell made a motion to assist the Town ofBronsonwith disposal of records using the County incinerator as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown,CountyAttorney

A. Approve Amendment to Agreement with Bricklemyer, Smolker & Bolves, P.A. for special counsel services in proceeding related to litigation against levy County initiated by Town of Yankeetown and Withlacoochee Area Residents, Inc.

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of an Amendment to the Agreement with Bricklemyer, Smolker & Bolves, P.A. in the amount of $10,000 to make the total amount not to exceed $20,000.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Amendment to the Agreement with Bricklemyer, Smolker & Bolves, P.A. for $10,000 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES. Comm. Drew votes NO.

Atty. Brown informed the Board on the Tarmac litigation stating there will be a hearing scheduled on September 12^th at 11:00 A.M.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator

A. Request to Ratify Supplemental Lease Agreement, Supplemental Agreement No. 3; to lease toLevyCountyUSDAServiceCenter.

Mr. Moody requested the Board ratify the Supplemental Lease Agreement, Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to lease theLevyCountyUSDAServiceCenter. Effective 9/01/11 through 6/30/13, the Government will pay the annual rent of $32,696.40.

Comm. Drew made a motion to ratify the Supplemental Lease Agreement as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request to amend Resolution # 01-05; Restate its Retirement Plan under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Mr. Moody requested Board approval to amend Resolution #01-05, to restate its Retirement Plan under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. Mr. Moody then read the title of Resolution 2011-50 into record.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-50 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Request approval of application for Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program for vehicle acquisition and authorize Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator, to sign and submit application electronically on behalf of the Board.

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the application for Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program and allow him to sign and submit the application electronically in order to acquire a tanker for the Fire Department. The total amount is $275,000 and it is a 95/5 match. The tanker will be available for use by other departments withinLevyCounty, as well as by Division of Forestry and other agencies, as needed.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the application for Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

CORRESPONDENCE

Karen Blackburn

A. Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council requesting changes to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board.

1. Remove Gwen Pra as Primary Voting member; and

2. Replace with Sandra Collins who currently serves as the Alternate Voting member; and

3. Add Phil Worth as the Alternate Voting member.

Ms. Blackburn requested Board approval of the above listed changes to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the changes to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board as requested by the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Requesting letter of support for the North Florida Economic Development Partnership to be submitted with a grant application.

Ms. Blackburn presented a request to the Board for a letter of support for the North Florida Economic Development Partnership to be submitted with a grant application. As stated in the sample letter provided, the North Florida Economic Development Partnership is submitting an Economic Adjustment Assistance grant application on behalf of the North Central Florida Rural Area of Economic Concern. The funding will be used for an Inventory Asset and Web Site project.

Comm. Bell made a motion to prepare a letter of support for the North Florida Economic Development Partnership as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

FIRE

Joe Renaudo

A. Request approval to purchase four (4) sets of bunker gear; total purchase exceeds $2,500.

Mr. Renaudo requested Board approval to purchase four (4) sets of bunker gear from Municipal Equipment Company, LLC for a total cost of $4,652.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the purchase of four (4) sets of bunker gear as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Mark Johnson, Director

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

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval to accept the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Agreement in the amount of $53,371. This is a dollar-for-dollar match Grant.

Comm. Bell made a motion to accept the Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request to accept the Agreement for Professional Services betweenLevyCountyand the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC).

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval to accept the Agreement for Professional Services betweenLevyCountyand the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC) for the sum of $1,624.

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the Agreement for Professional Services betweenLevyCountyand the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Permission to purchase a radiological decontamination shower system.

Mark Johnson requested Board approval to purchase a radiological decontamination shower system. The following three (3) bids were received:

EMS Innovations, Inc. $ 7,646

First Responder Network.Com $11,875

Lab Safety $13,078

Mr. Johnson’s recommendation is to make the purchase through EMS Innovations, Inc. The purchase will be made using Progress Energy funds.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the purchased of a radiological decontamination shower system from EMS Innovations, Inc. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Connie Conley

A. Request approval of Resolution authorizing & ratifying the filing of the Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Support Grant application.

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-49 authorizing and ratifying the filing of the Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Support Grant application. The total amount is $69,223 and this is a 90/10 Grant. The funds will be used to purchase a bus which will accommodate four (4) wheel chairs and four (4) or 14 ambulatory persons. This will replace an existing high mileage bus.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-49 authorizing and ratifying the filing of the Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Support Grant application as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request approval for the Service Agreement for work on Tiger Grant by Tocknell Services.

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of the Service Agreement for work on the Tiger Grant by Tocknell Services in the amount of $4,000. There will be an additional amount due of $4,000 if the grant application is approved. The funds will be used to acquire property and the construction of a new maintenance facility for the Transit Department.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Service Agreement with Tocknell Planning Services as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Request approval for the Service Agreement withNatureCoastMiddle Schoolto continue to provide transportation for upcoming school year.

D. Request approval for the Service Agreement withCreeksideChristianSchoolto continue to provide transportation for the upcoming school year.

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of the Service Agreements withNatureCoastMiddle SchoolandCreeksideChristianSchoolto continue to provide transportation for the upcoming school year.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Service Agreements withNatureCoastMiddle SchoolandCreeksideChristianSchoolas presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Knowles, Director

A. Request approval to apply for the Department of Homeland Security (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to apply for the Department of Homeland Security (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant, a 90/10 match grant. These funds will be used to purchase two (2) transport units, one operational vehicle, and communications equipment.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve applying for the Department of Homeland Security (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant, as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request approval for the Plum Creek Foundation Grant.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to apply for the Plum Creek Foundation Grant, a non-matching grant in the amount of $10,000. The funds from this grant will be used to purchase items for a Public Relations and Education Program.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve applying for the Plum Creek Foundation Grant as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Request approval to purchase Telestaff scheduling software.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to purchase new scheduling software called Telestaff in the amount of $24,000.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the purchase of the new scheduling software, Telestaff as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

D. Present State Department of Health inspection results.

Mr. Knowles presented the Board with results of the State Department of Health inspection and stated they received an “excellent” rating on their records and vehicles.

SHIP

Dick Tummond, Assistant toCountyCoordinator

A. Request to approve Satisfaction of Mortgage for Melissa Screws, PA #282.

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of the Satisfaction of Mortgage for Melissa Screws in the amount of $13,540.

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

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson spoke to the other Commissioners about the Levy County Education Foundation Beast Feast and stated he had contacted Leslie Sturmer about getting clams and to help the Commissioners cook and serve them.

Comm. Drew presented to the Commissioners for approval the recommendations from the Fire Sub-Committee to the Fire Advisory Board.

Commissioners Stevens and Comm. Johnson stated they would like to review the recommendations and vote at a later date.

NON-AGENDA ITEM

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

Helen Kohler spoke to the Commissioners regarding the Equestrian event in Black Prong coming up in which she operates. She states she is having trouble with the insurance requirements and permitting needed for the event.

The Board agrees by consensus to allow Ms. Kohler to submit the application for the event with the condition of showing proof of insurance closer to the date of the event.

The meeting recessed at 11:07 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 1:00 P.M.

BUDGET WORKSHOP

Comm. Stevens called the Budget Workshop to order at 1:01 P.M.

Sheila Rees presented the Board with budget amounts stating by using the rolled back rate this gave $1,108,406 additional in ad valorem taxes. The total projected Revenues increased from the preliminary amount is $1.9 million. By using the rolled back rate, this will leave $2,011,766 in reserve.

LARC

Betty Walker requested the same amount as last year, $30,393 for the LARC budget. Ms. Walker also introduced Nick, who will be taking her place when she retires soon.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the LARC budget at the same amount as last year. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC.

The Commissioners discussed cutting funding toMeridian.

Comm. Bell made a motion to cut the budget request forMeridianby 50%. Second was made by Comm. Drew. The votes were cast as follows:

Yes No

Comm.Bell Comm. Drew

Comm. Stevens Comm. Johnson

The MOTION FAILS.

Comm. Drew made a motion to cut the budget request forMeridianby 10%. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES. Comm. Stevens votes NO.

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve at the budget request for Nature Coast Business Development in the amount of $39,940, withholding the amount designated for the Director’s salary until someone is hired for this position. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the budget amount requested for the Community Action Agency at the same amount as last year, $4,750. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Funding for the Health Department will be at $150,000 per their contract.

RECREATION FUNDS

Mrs. Rees stated the Recreation fund amount for each Commissioner is $11,400 currently.

Comm. Drew stated she could reduce her amount by $5,000 as there are fewer children in her district and the need is not as great for youth league contributions.

Comm. Drew made a motion to reduce the overall amount for the Commissioner’s Recreation Funds by $5,000, making the fund amount $52,000. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

FIRE

The following individuals spoke on behalf of the different Fire Departments in the county:

Rick Bloom

Brent Barris

Joe Renaudo

Otter Creek Mayor

Ronnie McQueen

Robert Curr

Gene Stockman

Teresa Barron

Funding from the Town of Otter Creek’s budget given to City ofChieflandfor Fire Service was discussed.

Ronnie McQueen gave information regarding an increase in calls for the Fanning Springs Fire Department as a result of growth in population and requested their budget be increased by $38,113. The increase in their budget is possible due to a reduction in the other Fire Departments budget.

After discussion Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Fire Department budget as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

PROPERTY APPRAISER

There were no questions by the Commissioners as the Property Appraiser had reduced his budget by 14% already.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Sheriff Smith stated his current budget amount is $10,831,058. To date they have cut $661,498 from their budget which brings the total proposed budget amount to $10,169,560. Sheriff Smith stated he was asked to make additional cuts by doing away with the bottled water service and coffee supplies to employees reducing the budget further by $6,102. The total budget request is now $10,163,458. Sheriff Smith states he can make no further cuts other than personnel.

Comm. Stevens requested Sheriff Smith to look at his budget again to see if there are any more cuts he could make.

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

Connie Asbell states she operates with two budgets, the Office Budget and the Elections Budget. She has cut $9,000 from the Office Budget.

Comm. Stevens requested Mrs. Asbell to take another look at her budget to see if she can make any further cuts.

TAX COLLECTOR

Michelle presented the Tax Collector’s requested budget amount of $981,435 for Mrs. Fugate. She stated this reflects a reduction of 5.95%.

CLERK OF COURT

Danny Shipp stated he has reduced his budget by $26,845 and will not be asking for an additional $80,000 for a State mandated expense.

Comm. Drew made a motion to set the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector Budget. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the budget for the Clerk of Court as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Stevens reminded everyone of the Budget Meeting on Thursday at 6:30 P.M. to set the tentative budgets for those not approved today.

Comm. Drew asked about the fiscally constrained money in Road Department and Mrs. Rees responded there was $385,000 in ½ cent fiscally constrained money budgeted for next year in the Road Department. There is $1,373,662 in ad valorem money which is in the General Revenue fund.

Mrs. Rees stated the calculated budget is currently based on the rolled-back millage rate which is 8.0614. The Commissioners agreed to vote on the millage rate at the meeting on Thursday evening meeting.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:35 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – August 16, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

AUGUST 16, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on August 16, 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 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	105579-105711
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	347,943.18
ROAD	233,359.37
SHIP	475.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	21,065.97
TRANSPORTATION	4,874.00
COURT FACILITIES	8,790.50
PROGRESS ENERGY	557.27
EMS	36,947.65
FIRE	4,834.75
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	344.66
UTILITIES	2,258.20
DRUG TASK FORCE	1,695.00
ADD COURT COSTS	2,251.19
DEBT SERVICE	495,762.50
CAPITAL PROJECTS	1,366.01
LANDFILL	8,276.90
TOTAL	$ 1,170,802.15

ONLINE TRANSFER -EMS	100,000.00

MINUTES

Approval of minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held July 19, 2011 and August 2, 2011.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meetings held on July 19, 2011 and August 2, 2011 with an amendment to the August 2^nd minutes. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

SOLID WASTE

Benny Jerrels, Director

A. Request approval to accept bid for roof replacement on the Recycling building.

Andrew Carswell from Mills Engineering spoke to the Board regarding bids received for the roof replacement on theRecyclingBuilding. The roof replacement will be funded through the Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant which will be in the amount of $70,588 for this year. The bids received and total amounts are as follows:

Union LaSteel $55,261.60

Mac Johnson Roofing $38,752.00

J & L Construction $34,624.00

Mr. Carswell explained the bid from J & L Construction had been altered from the bid format. Mr. Carswell then recommended the Mac Johnson bid.

Tracy Stockman from J & L Construction spoke explaining the reason for their bid in linear feet.

After a question by Mr. Moody of whether or not this could be re-bid, Mr. Jerrels stated the bid is required to be submitted to DEP by September 1.

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the bid from Union LaSteel explaining why this choice was preferred. The motion dies for lack of a second.

Comm. Drew rescinds her motion.

Comm. Bell made a motion to accept the bid from J & L Construction with consideration of Mr. Carswell’s professional opinion. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the votes were cast as follows:

Yes No

Comm. Bell Comm. Stevens

Comm. Drew

Comm. Johnson

The MOTION FAILS.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to accept the bid from Mac Johnson Roofing. Comm. Stevens passes the gavel to Vice-Chairman Johnson and seconds the motion. The votes were cast as follows:

Yes No

Comm. Stevens Comm.Bell

Comm. Johnson Comm. Drew

Comm. Bell made a second motion to accept the bid from J & L Construction. Second was made by Comm. Johnson.

Comm. Stevens states the wording of the motion needs to be on record to justify choosing J & L Construction as they had deviated from the bid format.

After discussion, Comm. Stevens asked Mr. Jerrels to find out what the “drop dead” date is for submission of the bid to DEP and vote on this item before the conclusion of the meeting.

This item is TABLED until later in the meeting.

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

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

Mr. Carswell presented the following bids to the Board for theWasteTireCollectionCenterat the Levy County Solid Waste Management Facility:

Ditty Construction $34,000.00

B. H. Builders $18,328.00

J & L Construction $16,611.50

Mr. Carswell recommends approving J & L Construction as they are the lowest bid.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the bid with J & L Construction and to have the Chairman sign the contract. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

At 10:05 A.M., Mr. Jerrels returned to the meeting and informed the Board a decision could wait until September 6^th and the bid could be submitted on that day to DEP.

Comm. Bell rescinds his motion from earlier to accept the bid from J & L Construction. Comm. Johnson rescinds his second of the motion.

The Board decided by consensus to re-advertise for bids, requiring the bids to be received by September 1^st at 10:00 A.M. The wording will be changed to request linear foot pricing on purlins replacement.

ZONING

Rob Corbitt, Director

A. Special Event 1-11, “Eerie Acres Haunted Attraction.”

Mr. Corbitt presented and requested Board approval of the Special Event 1-11, “Eerie Acres Haunted Attraction.” Mr. Corbitt states the attraction will be open beginning October 1^st and each Friday and Saturday from 7:00 P.M. to 11:P.M. during the month of October. The applicant, Mrs. Watson stated the only change to the event this year is the addition of a corn maze.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Special Event 1-11, “Eerie Acres Haunted Attraction” as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator

A. VAB Board selection – Two County Commission Board members, one alternate and one homeowner representative.

Mr. Moody requested the Board approve Value Adjustment Board members for the coming year. The current members are Comm. Stevens, Comm. Johnson and Comm. Drew was selected as an alternate. Ivan Chubb has been the Homeowner representative.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the current members for another year. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Moody requested the Board to 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 presents information about an e-mail received from Meridian Behavioral Healthcare requesting a letter of support to First Coast Management Services, Inc., an organization with a history of proven experience in working with State contracts to be the Managing Entity for theNortheast Floridaregion. The letter will need the chairman signature.

After discussion, the Commissioners all agreed they are not comfortable a writing letter not knowing anything about the organization.

COUNTY EXTENSION

Barbara Edmonds,Multi-CountyMasterGardener Coordinator

A. Request approval to submit application to the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture People Garden Grant Program (#003503).

Ms. Edmonds requested Board approval to submit for the Peoples Garden Grant Program in the amount of $32,000. The Grant funds will be used to facilitate the creation of produce, recreation and/or wildlife gardens in urban and rural areas, which will provide opportunities for science-based informal education.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve application for the Peoples Garden Grant Program as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

EMS

Trish Siebold

A. Request approval to apply for 2011CountyGrant.

Ms. Siebold requested Board approval of the application for the 2011EMSCountyGrantin the amount of $7,003.00 and accompanying Resolution. The Grant money will be used for training equipment. Ms. Siebold then read into record the title of Resolution 2011-48.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve application of the 2011EMSCountyGrantand Resolution 2011-48 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Write offs (Billing, Medicare, Medicaid).

Trish requests Board approval ofEMSwrite-offs through M.J. Altman Company including amounts from 2008 up to 2011 in the amount of $1,390,127.96, which does not include the Medicare/Medicaid adjustment amount of $650,623.49.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve theEMSwrite-offs as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

FIRE

Rick Bloom

A. Request to replace Rescue vehicle under 2010-2011 Florida Sheriff’s Association/Florida Association of Counties Purchasing Contract.

Mr. Bloom requests Board approval to purchase a 2012 Ford F450 Rescue Vehicle under the State Contract price of $46,988.00 from the Florida Sheriff’s Association/Florida Association of Counties Purchasing Contract. He explained this vehicle will replace the existing 1991 Ford F350 Rescue Unit in Morriston.

Discussion followed regarding the Fire Department rolling over funds and if this purchase was necessary at this time. Mr. Bloom explained the Fire Department had been saving funds in order to make a purchase such as this to replace an older vehicle.

Sheila Rees and Jared Blanton from the Finance Department of the Clerk’s Office spoke to the Board regarding the Fire Department’s budget.

Comm. Drew made a motion to advertise for bids to purchase a rescue vehicle for the Fire Department in order to allow local businesses the opportunity to participate in the bid. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A. Adopt Resolution 2011-42 to schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. for the closure of NE 135 Avenue as requested by the Petitioner, Sandra Hall.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to adopt Resolution 2011-42, scheduling a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. for the closure of NE 135^th Avenue as requested by the Petitioner, Sandra Hall.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-42 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Authorize agreement with Florida Department of Transportation for Safe Routes to School for Chiefland Elementary and Middle School.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of the Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for Safe Routes to School for Chiefland Elementary and Middle School with accompanying Resolution 2011-41.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation and accompanying Resolution 2011-41 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Adoption of Resolution 2011-43 to schedule a public hearing on September 6, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. for the closure of a portion of SE 31 Lane as requested by the Petitioners, Alan and Cindy Kendall.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-43 to schedule a public hearing on September 6, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. for the closure of a portion of SE 31 Lane as requested by the Petitioners, Alan and Cindy Kendall.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-43 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

D. Direction for railroad construction on C-316. – TABLED –

E. Presentation of bid awards for yearly supply items.

Mr. Greenlee presented the bids received for yearly supply items to the Commissioners. He stated there was no bid received for Motor Oils and Emulsion Prime-Tar due to the economy and within the bid documents there is a clause stating the bid prices shall be firm for the contract period. Mr. Greenlee requested direction from the Board on how to proceed with getting bids for these items.

The following are bids received for culvert pipe:

Contech Construction Prod., Inc.

Gulf Atlantic Culvert Co.

Metal Culverts, Inc.

Mr. Greenlee recommended the bid from Metal Culverts, Inc.

Comm. Drew made a motion to award the bid for Culvert Pipe to Metal Culverts, Inc. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Greenlee stated there was one bid received for Porta Potty’s from Jones Plumbing.

Comm. Bell made a motion to award the bid for Porta Potty’s to Jones Plumbing. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Greenlee stated there was one bid received for Safety Items from Safety Zone Specialists.

Comm. Bell made a motion to award the bid for Safety Items to Safety Zone Specialists. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

The following are the bids received for Signs:

Rocal, Inc.

Vulcan Signs

Comm. Bell made a motion to award the bid for Signs to Rocal, Inc. and Vulcan Signs. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

The following are the bids received for Sod:

Scherer Quality Farms, Inc.

Smith & Sons Sod, Inc.

Mr. Greenlee recommended the bid from Scherer Quality Farms, Inc.

Comm. Drew made a motion to award the bid for Sod to Scherer Quality Farms, Inc. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

The bids received for Striping are as follows:

Jenkins Painting, Inc.

Roadscape NorthFlorida

Mr. Greenlee recommended the bid from Jenkins Painting, Inc.

Comm. Bell made a motion to award the bid for Striping to Jenkins Painting, Inc. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

The bids received for Asphalt are as follows:

Anderson Columbia, Inc.

Central Materials Co.

Duval Asphalt

V.E. Whitehurst & Sons

Mr. Greenlee recommended the bid from Central Materials, Inc.

Comm. Bell made a motion to award the bid for Asphalt to Central Materials, Inc. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Greenlee stated he had been contacted by the City ofCedar Keyabout the possibility of cleaning under Bridge #340011, which is the first bridge before the airport onAirport Road. After sending a letter to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection notifying them of the potential work to be started Mr. Greenlee stated he received an e-mail from the Coordinator, Jim Mayer. A permit fee of $100 will be required for an exemption in order to do the clean-up work under the bridge.

SHIP/WATER

Dick Tummond, Assistant to theCountyCoordinator

A. Approve Satisfaction of Mortgage for Maxima Collis, HHRP PA #05.

B. Approve Satisfaction of Mortgage for Evelyn L. Dinkins, HHRP PA #94-1.

C. Approve Satisfaction of Mortgage for Mario/TeresaTolentino,PA#278.

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval for the following Satisfaction of Mortgages:

Purchase Assistance Rehabilitation

Maxima Collis $10,000

Evelyn L. Dinkins $15,000

Mario and Teresa Tolentino $ 7,000 $2,800

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

Mr. Tummond advised the Commissioners he had received a report from Florida Rural Water this morning concerning the rate study for Manatee and University Oaks and he will be providing the Commissioners with a copy of the report.

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Mr. Moody requested the Board hear a non-agenda item concerning Levy County Transit.

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

Connie Conley requested the Board allow them to hire a Grant Administrator in order to apply for a Grant mentioned at a recent Board meeting as the date to have this Grant submitted is coming up in October and Desiree is on Family Medical Leave. She stated Steven Tocknell had helped them in the past with some other small Grants and was willing to assist in getting the Grant. An initial amount of $4,000 would be paid to him to get the process started and by the end another $4,000 would be due. Ms. Conley questioned if this would need to go through the bid process. This is a 100% non-matching Grant for maintenance facilities and they are looking for property to purchase to build a maintenance facility which can also be utilized by the other County Departments.

Atty. Brown answered this falls under what would need to be bid but since the policy had been adopted by a motion and vote, the Board could waive it by a motion and vote for a special circumstance.

Comm. Bell made a motion to allow the Transit Department to move forward with contracting a Grant Administrator. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Terry Witt asked when the next Budget Workshop would be held.

Mr. Moody answered the next Budget Workshop will be on September 6^th.

ATTORNEY REPORT

Anne Bast Brown,CountyAttorney

Atty. Brown reported to the Board the Judge ruled in favor of the County in the Yankeetown Tarmac case.

Atty. Brown informed the Board of a couple of Public Hearings she will be scheduling in September. The Legislature this year did some regulation of firearms pre-empting firearms regulation by counties. The main change to the existing regulations is it expanded it and it also creates personal penalties for the county representatives. Atty. Brown recommended removing whatever Ordinances or regulation of firearms the county has now on the books. Atty. Brown suggested the Public Hearings be held on September 6^th and the evening of September 19^th. Atty. Brown states this is supported by NRA and is intended to stop local regulations which might be different.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson reported the Levy County Education Foundation’s Beast Feast October 8th at Black Prong. The Board sponsored a table last year and would like to see if the Board would like to do this again. He will bring it up again later.

Comm. Johnson asked if a Resolution is needed to address the issue of local business preference.

Atty. Brown stated she had sent the Commissioners a proposed Ordinance and there are many options to choose from.

Comm. Stevens requests the Board to 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.

Comm. Stevens asked if the Board would be interested in bidding for the advertisement of the Board Meetings and Hearings in an effort to save money. He stated he would like to send letters to each of the local papers corporate offices.

Atty. Brown and Mr. Moody will put together the bid specifics and will get this back to the Board for their review possibly by the end of September.

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 – August 2, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

AUGUST 2, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on August 2, 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 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	105466-105578
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,028,891.94
ROAD	26,112.70
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	89.95
TRANSPORTATION	1,244.20
911	10,583.33
COURT FACILITIES	7.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	1,413.72
EMS	8,452.40
FIRE	87,313.10
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	334.64
UTILITIES	825.20
ADD COURT COSTS	2,168.41
CAPITAL PROJECTS	919.59
LANDFILL	10,918.89
TOTAL	$ 1,179,275.07

MINUTES

Approval of minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held July 5, 2011.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held July 5, 2011. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Patty Galyean, Executive Assistant

A. Ratify a grant application for Drug Task Force Unit.

Mrs. Galyean requested Board approval to ratify a grant application for the Byrne Grant, which is the continuing grant for the Drug Task Force. The amount of the grant is $60,003.

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

ZONING

Rob Corbitt, Director

A. Consider approval of Hardship Variance for Richard and Tami Hooper (HaVa 2-11).

Mr. Corbitt requested Board approval of Hardship Variance Ha.Va. 2-11 for petitioners Richard and Tami Hooper. The Hardship Variance is to allow a second dwelling in order to care for the mother of Richard Hooper.

Comm. Stevens asked if there was any ex-parte by the Commissioners. There was none.

Comm. Stevens asked if anyone would like to speak for or against this petition.

Richard Hooper stated the hardship variance is to allow him to care for his mother.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Hardship Variance Ha.Va. 2-11 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

A. Public Safety Director employment negotiations.

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Committee recommendations for the Public Safety Director nominee, David Knowles a salary of $68,500 to begin August 22. A mid-term evaluation would be done at three months and after a six month evaluation the salary would increase to $75,000. Mr. Knowles would be required to relocate toLevyCountywithin six months and the position is not contracted, but an at-will position.

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the proposed negotiations and hire David Knowles as the Levy County Public Safety Director. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Group Health Insurance.

Mr. Moody requested a Board decision on the Group Health Insurance coverage either at the morning meeting or the evening meeting today.

Comm. Bell spoke to the other Commissioners of information regarding switching the current Health Insurance to a HSA plan (Health Savings Account).

Mrs. Martin gave information to the Commissioners for review of possible savings in choosing the HSA plan as well as information on employee Life Insurance. The Life Insurance rates decreased from $.26 to $.23 per $1,000 and there will be a new Voluntary Life Benefit for spouse’s, which may be purchased by the employee.

Mrs. Martin then provided information for the Commissioners regarding the HSA plan offered by the current insurance company used, Blue Cross Blue Shield.

After discussion, the Commissioners agreed to research the information provided before making a decision at the evening meeting.

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Connie Conley

A. Request 4% decrease in Agency for Persons with Disabilities rates for period of 07/01/11 to 08/31/12.

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval of the Amendment to the Medicaid Waiver Services Agreement for Transportation Services with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities for the period of 07/01/11 to 08/31/12, in which there is a 4% provider rate decrease. Mrs. Conley stated they were aware of this change and had adjusted their budged accordingly.

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

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A. Town ofBronsonrequested the Road Department to repair/road paving for city streets.

Mr. Greenlee stated the Town ofBronsonhad requested the Road Department re-surfaceGarner Street. The estimated cost for the Road Department would be $18,138.18.

Comm. Stevens stated he would like for the Town ofBronsonto pay all costs, not just to share the cost of this project, as they had requested. Comm. Johnson agrees and states he is in favor of the Town ofBronsonfully reimbursing the Road Department.

Jimmy Dunsford spoke from the Town ofBronsonand stated they would like to use the Road Department as it would be the most cost effective choice.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Road Department resurfacingGarner Streetwith the Town ofBronsonreimbursing all costs associated with this project. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

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

Comm. Drew spoke of the Planning Commission position which was to expire in April, 2010. Comm. Drew stated she had recommended someone new for the position at that time, but the Board decided to re-appoint the same person instead. Referring to the June 21^st 2011, meeting in which Comm. Bell recommended the person serving on the Planning Commission in his district to be removed and re-appointed someone new. Comm. Drew asked to be given the same consideration as Comm. Bell.

Comm. Drew made a motion to remove the person from her district serving on the Planning Commission, Thad Barber. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the votes were cast as follows:

Yes No

Comm. Bell Comm. Stevens

Comm. Drew Comm. Johnson

The Motion does not pass.

Barney Cannon spoke from the audience and stated a Commissioner should be able to appoint whoever they wish.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Teresa Watson from the office of State Representative Leonard Bembry stated Session will be starting early beginning January 10^th until March 9^th and the Levy County Legislative Delegation Hearing will be September 26^th at 3:00 P.M.

The meeting recessed at 9:49 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 6:30 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING

Comm. Stevens called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.

A. Adopt the 2011-2012 AnnualEMSTax Assessment Rate Resolution 2011-35 for 2011-12 fiscal year.

Atty. Brown presented the 2011-2012 AnnualEMSTax Assessment Rate, Resolution 2011-35 for Board approval.

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

Milton Fortner spoke against stating the fees were too high.

Comm. Drew made a motion to set the 2011-2012 AnnualEMSTax Assessment Rate at $76. The 2010-2011 Rate was $38 for residential and varying rates by square footage for commercial. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Adopt the 2011-2012 Annual Rate Resolution for Fire Protection Services, Resolution 2011-32 for 2011-12 fiscal year.

Atty. Brown presented the 2011-12 Annual Rate Resolution for Fire Protection Services, Resolution 2011-32 for Board approval.

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

Comm. Bell made a motion to set the 2011-12 Annual Rate, Resolution 2011-32, for Fire Protection Services at $40. The 2010-2011 Rate was $31. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Adopt the Annual Rate Resolution 2011-33 for Solid Waste Assessment for 2011-12 fiscal year.

Atty. Brown presented Annual Rate Resolution 2011-33 for Solid Waste Assessment for the 2011-12 fiscal year.

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

Comm. Bell made a motion to set the 2011-12 Annual Rate for Solid Waste Assessment, Resolution 2011-33 at the same rate as last year, $25. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

D. Adopt the Annual Rate Resolution for Roadway Maintenance

Atty. Brown presented the 2011-12 Annual Rate Resolution for Roadway Maintenance Services Assessments, Resolution 2011-34 for Board Approval.

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

Comm. Johnson made a motion to set the 2011-12 Annual Rate Resolution for Roadway Maintenance Services Assessments at the same rate as last year, Resolution 2011-34. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Stevens announced the Public Hearing was now closed at 7:16 P.M.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

B. Group Health Insurance. (continued from morning agenda)

Mrs. Martin provided information regarding whether or not the Board could seek a different Insurance Carrier for this upcoming fiscal year. She explained a letter of intent had to be provided to the current carrier by August 1^st in order to withdraw any time within this next fiscal year, so the Board is committed to the PRM plans through September 30, 2012. The Commissioners agreed to seek bids for alternative Carriers for the following fiscal year.

Discussion of dependent coverage among the Commissioners followed regarding whether or not the Board would absorb the increase in premiums.

Comm. Drew made a motion to adopt the current insurance. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Bell made a motion to absorb insurance increase. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

SET TENTATIVE MILLAGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-12

Danny Shipp stated current millage is 7.4212. The rolled-back rate is 8.0614. Mr. Shipp reminded the Commissioners once the rate is set, it cannot be increased. It can only be decreased.

Comm. Bell made a motion to set the millage rate at 8.4212.

The motion dies for lack of a second.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to set the tentative millage at the rolled-back rate of 8.0614.

The motion dies for lack of a second.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to set the millage rate at 8.25. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the votes were cast as follows.

Yes No

Comm. Bell Comm. Johnson

Comm. Drew Comm. Stevens

The MOTION FAILS.

Comm. Drew made a motion to set the tentative millage at the rolled-back rate of 8.0614. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

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

Comm. Bell stated he has a presentation from the Workforce Connection, which is an 11^th Amendment restated about the configuration of numbers to get a quorum. This requires a Board vote.

Atty. Brown states this is the 11^th restated Agreement of the Workforce Connection and will only change the number of members.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Agreement as presented with the Chairman’s signature. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:14 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – July 19, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JULY 19, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on July 19, 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

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Major Mike Sheffield 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	105338-105465
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	714,068.92
ROAD	85,462.76
SHIP	1,887.00
TRANSPORTATION	32,762.92
COURT FACILITIES	3,946.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	1,016.17
EMS	26,952.42
FIRE	86,181.63
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	214.95
UTILITIES	1,367.29
COMMUNICATION	3,514.00
ADD COURT COSTS	461.90
CAPITAL PROJECTS	1,326.15
LANDFILL	75,426.44
MSBU’S	236,015.48
TOTAL	$ 1,270,604.03

MINUTES

Approval of minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held July 5, 2011. – TABLED –

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Major Mike Sheffield

A. LevyCountyJail repair request.

Major Sheffield requested Board approval to use Peter Brown Construction for repairs to inmate showers at the Jail. Peter Brown Construction is recommended as they were the original contractor and some of the work is still under warranty. The total cost of this project will be $43,536, which will come from the General Fund.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the use of Peter Brown Construction for repairs to the inmate showers at the Jail as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Major Sheffield also informed the Board the monitoring system used at the Jail for visitation is down at this time and they are checking into what can be done to repair or replace the system.

PUBLIC HEARING – PLANNING

Shenley Neely, Planning Department Director

A. Consider adoption of a proposed small scale land use petition to amend the Levy County Future Land Use Map. Petition SSA 11-01 is a request to change the land use designation on approximately 6.16 acres from Commercial ( C ) to Urban Low Density Residential (LDR).

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of proposed small scale land use petition, SSA 11-01 to amend the Levy County Future Land Use Map. The petition requests to change the land use designation from Commercial to Urban Low Density Residential. Ms. Neely read the petition into record.

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

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Petition SSA 11-01 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Barbara Locke

A. Agreement to dedicate five (5) acres for future building site.

Mrs. Locke requested Board approval of an Agreement between the State ofFlorida, Department of Health andLevy County,Floridacommitting a five acre tract for a new Health Department. This Agreement is requested in order for the Department of Health to submit the Legislative Budget Request for FY 2012-2013.

A Letter of Intent was provided by Ms. Neely to submit to the Town ofBronsonstating the Board has identified 21 acres of which 5 acres is dedicated for a new Health Department facility.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Health andLevy County,Floridaas presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Swain Strickland

B. Appoint members to the Health Care Citizens Advisory Board.

Mr. Strickland requested Board approval of the following three members to the Health Care Citizens Advisory Board and their respective groups they would each represent:

Jim Quinlan Provider Group

Patrick Allen Community Organization

Bill Delano Consumer

Comm. Johnson made a motion to accept the above named representatives to the Health Care Citizens Advisory Board as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

AUDIT REPORT

Alan Nast, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

A. Presenting 2010 Audit Report.

Mr. Nast presented the 2010 Audit Report to the Board. He pointed out areas of interest to the Commissioners and gave a brief overview of the completed audit.

SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Steve Minnis

A. Presentation of payment in lieu of taxes check.

Mr. Minnis, of the Suwannee River Water Management District presented a check to the Board of County Commissioners in the amount of $25,108.88 for payment in lieu of taxes.

ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown,CountyAttorney

A. Motion grantingCountyAttorneythe authority to execute the Satisfaction and Release of Claim for the Estate of Ama Nell Perry.

Atty. Brown gave an update on a hearing yesterday regarding Tarmac and informed the Commissioners the next hearing will be on August 8^th .

Atty. Brown requested Board authority to execute the Satisfaction and Release of Claim for the Estate of Ama Nell Perry. This is from a Claim against the Estate for unpaid ambulance fees from the now deceased patient. Atty. Brown stated the bill of $599.60 has been paid.

Comm. Bell made a motion to authorize Atty. Brown to execute the Satisfaction and Release of Claim as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Motion granting theCountyAttorneyauthority to execute any Satisfaction and Release of Claim received in future estates.

Atty. Brown requested Board approval allowing her to execute any Satisfaction and Releases of Claim received on future estates.

Comm. Bell made a motion to give authority to Atty. Brown to execute any Satisfaction and Release of Claim received in future estates paid in full as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

A. Request from Forest Park III Home Owner’s Association to purchase water from University Oaks Water System.

Mr. Moody presented a request sent to him from Forest Park III Home Owner’s Association to purchase water from the University Oaks Water System.

After discussion, the Commissioners decided by consensus to allow the purchase of water from University Oaks Water System and work out the specifics at a later date if Forest Park III Home Owner’s Association decides to go forward with the purchase.

CORRESPONDENCE

Karen Blackburn

A. On behalf of Linda Fugate, Tax Collector presenting Recapitulation Report for Board Signatures.

Ms. Blackburn requested Board approval of the Levy County Tax Collector Recapitulation Report with Board signatures.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Levy County Tax Collector Recapitulation Report as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Mark Johnson, Director

A. Request to accept the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance (EMPA) Base Grant Agreement.

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval to accept the 2011-2012 Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Base Grant Agreement (EMPA) in the amount of $105,806.

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the 2011-2012 Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Base Grant Agreement as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Connie Conley

A. Request permission to apply for Grant Funding to allocate additional office/maintenance space.

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval to apply for a non-matching Federal Grant under the category “State ofGood Repair”. This will enable them to bring the bus facilities into a state of good repair by putting safer, more fuel efficient, modern equipment into service.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to grant permission to apply for Federal Grant funding with the condition the Board would give final approval if application is accepted. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

A. Adopt Resolution 2011-39 for the naming of described portion of CR 318 a/k/a NE 40^th Street asMartin Luther King, Jr. Drive.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-39 for the naming CR 318 a/k/a NE 40^th Street asMartin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Mr. Greenlee stated the request was made by Pastor Tony Days, III and Gladys Days, Pastor and Co-Pastor of the New Abundant Life Outreach Ministries.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-39 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Award bid to purchase a new excavator.

Mr. Greenlee read into record the bids received previously for the hydraulic rock pit excavator for the Gulf Hammock mine. The bids received are as follows:

Bidding Company Bid Amount

Flagler Construction Equipment $366,777

Ring Power Corporation 435,964

HighlandTractor Company 377,000 450D

398,736 470G

Road Machinery & Supply Co 283,400

Mr. Greenlee recommended purchasing the excavator from Road Machinery & Supply Co. for $283,400.

Comm. Bell made a motion to purchase the excavator from Road Machinery & Supply Co. as recommended. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

SHIP/WATER

Lenore Jones and Deborah Belcher, Roumelis Planning and Development Services, Inc.

A. Adopt Resolution 2011-40, adopting changes to the Levy County Local Housing Assistance Plan, including changes and inclusion of the Levy County Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 Housing Assistance Plan.

Ms. Jones requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-40, adopting changes to the Levy County Local Housing Assistance Plan and explained changes to the Board members.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-40 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

NON AGENDA ITEM – AG EXTENSION OFFICE

Albert Fuller requested the Board hear a non-agenda item.

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

Mr. Fuller requested the Board rescind the original Agreement with the Central Florida Community Action Agency for the Summer Youth Employment Program at the Ag. Center and replace it with a new agreement to increase the amount to pay the participant’s wages working with these programs. The amount paid to the participants will change from $600 per participant to $3,000 and the number of participants will increase to 10.

Comm. Bell made a motion to rescind the original Agreement for the Summer Programs at the Ag. Center. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the new Agreement for the Summer Progams at the Ag. Center as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONER REPORTS

Comm. Johnson apologized for issues with his home phone and informed anyone who needed to contact him could still reach him at his cell phone number.

Comm. Drew spoke about the phone system issue and stated she had been checking numbers the county was paying for trying to determine if all lines were being used.

Mr. Moody gave information about ESPY Services, a telecommunication reviewing company which works off of the contingency from savings as a way to resolve the excess amounts paid to the phone company.

Discussion followed of switching to a new system altogether or hiring a company to look for savings at some point in the future.

The Board decided by consensus to compile an advertisement for companies to come in to give estimates for a new system rather than using ESPY Services, a telecommunication reviewing company at this time.

CLERK OF COURT

Mr. Shipp stated it is time for VAB to close out the year. There will be a meeting on August 2^nd at 8:30 A.M. During the regular meeting on August 16th, new members will need to be appointed. The Attorney’s contract will also be reviewed at this time.

The meeting recessed at 10:37 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 1:00 P.M.

PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR INTERVIEWS

Comm. Stevens called the meeting back to order at 1:01 P.M. and introduced Dr. Donald McCoy, Medical Director forLevyCounty, who would be present during the interviews.

Jacqueline Martin spoke to the Board and gave information on the interview process. The following applicants were interviewed:

Francis Ennist

Scott Cooper

Steve Smith

The meeting recessed at 2:46 P.M.

The meeting reconvened at 2:56 P.M.

Raymond Fishback

David Knowles

Ralph Franklin, Jr.

The Commissioners all agreed upon the applicant, David Knowles as their choice for Public Service Director and then discussed negotiating the salary and whether or not there would be a contract. It was agreed the employee would be an “at-will” employee, with a minimum “out” amount. Comm. Stevens stated he is not in favor of a contract and the other Commissioners agree. If this person does not work out, the Commissioners agreed to re-advertise for the position.

Mrs. Martin stated background checks can be done in about a week and half. The committee selected to discuss salary and employment negations will consist of: Comm. Drew, Board liaison for Fire and EMS, Mrs. Martin, Human Resources and Mr. Moody, CountyCoordinator. They will bring information back to the Board at the next meeting on August 2^nd for approval.

The meeting recessed at 4:31 P.M.

The meeting reconvened at 5:05 P.M.

BUDGET MEETING

Comm. Stevens called the meeting back to order at 5:05 P.M.

Sheila Rees began the budget presentation by stating there were reduced budgets for the Supervisor of Elections, which had been reduced by $9,000 and the Sheriff’s Department preliminary budget, which had been reduced by $296,827. The overall budget is still out by $609,281.

FIRE

Lamar Stegall stated the Fire Advisory Board had met recently, and the consensus was for them all to remain the same operationally. The only exception was Fanning Springs, which had requested their budget to be doubled for this year.

Ronnie McQueen presented information to the Commissioners regarding Fanning Springs Fire Rescue.

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Doug King gave handouts to the Commissioners regarding the Nature Coast Business Development Council and informed the Board of their efforts to hire a new Director.

MISCELLANEOUS

Mr. Moody stated he had spoken to Betty Walker about the LARC budget and she indicated she was hoping for same as last year and will work with what is given from the Board.

Mr. Moody stated there is no information at this time regarding Perry Roofing from Jimmy Jones at Maintenance.

Mrs. Martin gave information to the Board regarding the increase in insurance amounts and asked if the Board will be leaving the employee contributions the same or will they be required to pay the increase? She stated a decision would need to be made at the next Board meeting as open enrollment will begin the following week.

Comm. Bell spoke of a change in the deductible plan for health insurance.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:53 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – July 5, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JULY 5, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on July 5, 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 AM. Mr. Greenlee gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	105231-105337
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,216,904.85
ROAD	81,393.25
SHIP	6,826.46
TRANSPORTATION	3,073.83
911	10,583.33
COURT FACILITIES	222.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	171.87
EMS	11,862.36
FIRE	682.48
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	1,980.42
UTILITIES	3,539.56
CAPITAL PROJECTS	3,497.86
LANDFILL	13,949.68
TOTAL	$ 1,354,687.95

MINUTES

Approval of minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held June 7, 2011 and June 21, 2011.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meetings held on June 7 and June 21, 2011. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Lt. Scott Finnen

A. Presenting a Certificate of Participation in the Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Requires signature of Chairman.

B. Request approval to apply for 2011 Justice Assistance Grant.

Lt. Finnen requested Board approval of the Participation in the Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program with the Chairman’s signature and approval to apply for the 2011 Justice Assistant Grant. Lt. Finnen explained the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has set aside $63,003 in the Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Program, Countywide. The Certificate of Participation will provide funds to support the Drug Task Force Unit. This is a continuing grant which has been ongoing for many years and helps fund the salary, sometimes salaries of officers working in the Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force Unit.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the request for participation in the Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program with Chairman Steven’s signature and to apply for the 2011 Justice Assistance Grant. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Carol McQueen, Director

A. Presenting recommendations for 2011-2012 Advertising Grant

Mrs. McQueen presented the Tourist Development Council’s recommendation for Board approval on the following festivals and events advertising award amounts:

Fanning Springs Chamber of Commerce Festival of Lights & Christmas Parade $ 500

Levy County Fair Association LevyCountyFair $3,000

Inglis-Yankeetown Lions Club Kayak Fishing Tournament $1,000

CedarKeyArtsCenter OldFloridaCelebration of the Arts $3,000

Cedar Key Aquaculture Association CLAMERICA $2,000

Williston Chamber of Commerce Central FloridaPeanut Festival $3,000

Comm. Drew declares Conflict of Interest and will abstain from voting on this item as she is a member of the Board of Directors for the Inglis-Yankeetown Lions Club.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Tourist Development Council’s recommendations for the festivals and events advertising award amounts presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mrs. McQueen stated she has been asked to serve on Advisory Group forFanningSpringsState Parkas the Tourism and Economic Development representative and wanted to make sure the Board was in agreement for her to serve. The Board was in agreement for Mrs. McQueen to serve as representative for this Advisory Group.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

SOLID WASTE

Benny Jerrels, Director

A. Request permission to begin bid process for partial roof replacement on theRecyclingBuilding.

Mr. Jerrels requested permission to begin the bid process for re-roofing the Recycling building. The partial roof replacement will be funded through the Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant which has been applied for in the past. Pending the Governor’s signature on the state budget, this years’ grant will be in the amount of $70,588.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve beginning the bid process for re-roofing the Recycling building. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request permission to advertise to begin process for leachate hauling contract.

Mr. Jerrels requested Board permission to begin the bid process and advertise for the leachate hauling contract as the current contract is set to expire on September 30, 2011.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve beginning the bid process for the leachate hauling contract. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A. Presentation of bids for rock pit excavator.

Mr. Greenlee read aloud the following bids which had been received for the hydraulic rock pit excavator for the Gulf Hammock mine:

Bidding Company Bid Amount

Flagler Construction Equipment $366,777

Ring Power Corporation 435,964

HighlandTractor Company 377,000 450D

398,736 470G

Road Machinery & Supply Co 283,400

Mr. Greenlee stated he would bring back a recommendation after reviewing the information received at the next Board meeting.

PLANNING

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

A. Request the Board

Ms. Neely requested Board approval to hold a Public Hearing during the July 19^th Regular Board Meeting to hear a small scale land use change petition from Commercial to Low Density Residential within the Town of Bronson’s Municipal Service District.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve placing a Public Hearing on the agenda for the Regular Board meeting to be held on July 19^th at 9:00 A.M. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Connie Conley

A. Request approval in authorizing resolution of the 2011-2012 Trip & Equipment grant. This grant is a 90/10 grant and is used to provide trips only.

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of the 2011-2012 Trip & Equipment 90/10 grant in the amount of $296,326.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve authorizing resolution of the 20121-2012 Trip & Equipment grant as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request vote for: April 1-15 APD Amendment

C. Request vote for: April 16-June 30 APD Amendment

D. Request vote for: 2014 APD Contract

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of the April 1-15 APD Amendment, the April 16 through June 30 APD Amendment and the 2011-2014 APD Contract.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the April 1-15 APD Amendment, the April 16^th through June 30^th APD Amendment and the 2011-2014 APD Contract as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

SHIP/WATER

Dick Tummond, Director

A. Request Board approve Satisfaction of Mortgage for James Carl Brown; REHAB #47

B. Request Board approve Satisfaction of Mortgage for Charlie Roberts; REHAB #129

Mr. Tummond requested Board Approval of the following Satisfaction of Mortgages for Rehabilitation Assistance:

James Carl Brown $14,910

Charlie Roberts $12,615

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Satisfaction of Mortgage for James Carl Brown and Charlie Roberts as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Request Board consideration of accepting compromised settlement of SHIP mortgage for Kurtis Bruton and Alanyda Bruton, and if approved to allow Chairman to execute Satisfaction.

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval to accept a compromised settlement of a SHIP mortgage for Kurtis Bruton and Alanyda Bruton. There is a request for a short sale and the compromised amount of the loan is $5,724.62, effective June 13^th. There has been an offer of $2,800 made to settle the second mortgage, which is a recovery of 48%. Mr. Tummond suggested the Board allow him to continue to negotiate this amount with the first mortgage holder, GMAC in an attempt to increase this amount. If not, he would accept the offer and request the Board Chairman sign a Satisfaction of Mortgage upon receipt of funds.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to allow Mr. Tummond to continue to negotiate with the first mortgage holder on the amount, but will accept the offer of $2,800 if the amount cannot be increased. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

A. Request proposed dates for Budget Workshop.

Mr. Moody requested a date to be set by the Board for the next Budget Workshop. After discussion, the Commissioners agreed to have the next Budget Workshop on Monday, July 11^th at 9:00 A.M.

Mr. Moody requested direction on how much to ask the departments and constitutional officers to reduce their budgets. Comm. Drew suggested a 7% total reduction.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown,CountyAttorney

A. Ratification of Emergency Declaration 2011-36 extending the declaration of local emergency and the burn ban through July 5, 2011.

Atty. Brown requested ratification of Emergency Declaration 2011-36, extending the declaration of local emergency and the burn ban through July 5, 2011.

Comm. Bell made a motion to Ratify Emergency Declaration 2011-36 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Ratification of Emergency Declaration 2011-37 rescinding Emergency Declarations 2011-28 and 2011-36 and Emergency Order 2011-29.

Atty. Brown requested ratification of Emergency Declaration 2011-37 rescinding Emergency Declarations 2011-28 and 2011-36 as well as Emergency Order 2011-29. The Emergency Declaration was enacted and extended due to the extreme drought conditions and existing forest and brush fires throughout the County and the imminent threat of natural disaster those situations created. The Florida Division of Forestry notified the County on June 29, 2011 there had been sufficient rainfall to allow the rescinding of the Emergency Declarations and Order.

Comm. Bell made a motion to ratify Emergency Declaration 2011-37 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Atty. Brown gave an update to the Board regarding litigation with the Tarmac lawsuit. Atty. Brown stated she would send copies to the Board members of court information as it is received.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Desiree Painter reported to the Board Levy County Transit had been through a major audit this past week and there were no findings by the auditors.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson stated he would be meeting the Fanning Springs Development Group and will report back to the Board at the next meeting.

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

Comm. Drew stated she had asked Mr. Moody to check on options with the current insurance company. The company did not offer any other options. Comm. Drew stated she would be interested in sending out for quotes for insurance from other companies. Mr. Moody stated the Board is required to give a 60-day notice to withdraw from the current company. The two options currently offered from Blue Cross Blue Shield are HMO and PPO. These two options are what the pool of other entities has approved through Public Risk Management, whichLevyCountyis a part of.

Comm. Stevens suggests revisiting this topic at the second Board meeting in October in order to give adequate time to noticePublicRiskManagementLevyCountywill be requesting bids from other insurance companies.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:00 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

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

BOCC Budget Meeting – June 27, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

BUDGET MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JUNE 27, 2011

The Budget Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on June 27, 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 Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator–Dick Tummond

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

CLERK OF COURT

Danny Shipp presented the budget for the Clerk’s Office stating it has no changes from last year. He stated there is no adjustment for the 3% Retirement contribution to be made by employees, but this could change after the Board determines how this should be dealt with in regard to the rest of the Board’s budget. The total budget amount is $795,000. To date, $420,000 has been spent. Mr. Shipp stated recordings are low, resulting in lower revenues coming in to his office.

Comm. Stevens asked if all other departments submitted the same budget as last year. All agreed they had done so.

Comm. Drew stated overall revenues are down 7.5% from last year.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Evan Sullivan stated the budget requested by the Sheriff’s Department is $10,804,058.

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

Connie Asbell stated she had submitted the same budget as last year for approval. There is no adjustment for the 3% Retirement amount.

LEVY COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

Linda Fugate stated the 3% Retirement amount has been accounted for with her office. This is a fee office and does not budget through the Board. Mrs. Fugate stated the Williston office may be relocated to a different facility soon as the City has plans for the building they currently occupy. The City ofWillistonis working with them to locate a different facility, possibly rent-free. There will be one employee retiring this year and she will be rehiring, but at a lower salary.

CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Dick Tummond gave report of the Central Florida Community Action Agency stating the year from March 2010 to March 2011, they have expended $446,943.30 in low-income household energy assistance.

This helped between 275 to 300 households in the County. Also through the weatherization program, by February, 2012, the Agency will have expended $1,339,153.14. The budget amount requested is $4,750.

Dick Tummond gave report on water systems and stated there is a meeting this afternoon at 1:30 PM.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Barbara Locke stated the Health Department budget request is the same amount as last year of $150,000.

FIRE

Rick Bloom stated the Fire Department is asking for same amount as last year.

MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE

Dr. Margarita Labarta stated Meridian Behavioral Healthcare is requesting the same amount as last year of $67,800. There were 30,000 people served last year byMeridian.

LARC

Sheila Rees stated LARC had requested the same budget amount as last year.

EZDA

Sheila Rees stated the same budget amount had been requested as last year.

ANIMAL CONTROL

David Weatherford stated the Animal Control Department’s budget request is the same amount as last year of $230,894, taking the 3% Retirement amount into account.

MAINTENANCE

Jimmy Jones stated his budget request reflects the 3% reduction due to Retirement. There will be one employee retiring the end of July.

BUILDING & ZONING

Rob Corbitt stated his budget reflects the 3% Retirement amount. They have one less employee as one has transferred to the Board office.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Mark Johnson stated his budget request is the same as last year of $106,440. Any reduction of this budget request would mean a reduction of their State match funding.

EMS

Trish Seibold stated the budget forEMScould be changed according to the salary for the new Director.

LANDFILL

Benny Jerrels stated the Landfill budget request is less than last year due to the closing of one Class III cell and the 3% Retirement amount has been accounted for.

ATTORNEY

Atty. Brown stated her budget will be reduced due to the rent they will soon not be paying and the 3% Retirement amount has been accounted for. Depending on current litigation, expenses could be included in the current budget, if not, this line item may need to be increased.

LIBRARY

Lisa Brasher gave a presentation to the Board and stated the funding from the Board determines State Aid given to the Library.

PARKS & RECREATION

Matt Weldon stated the Parks and Recreation budget has been reduced and one employee has been transferred from Devil’s Hammock back to the Road Department. He reported attendance at the parks has been up, generating additional revenue.

MOSQUITO CONTROL

Matt Weldon stated this budget can be reduced by $4,000 due to money received from the State recently. Weather will be a determining factor between now and the end of the year as far as funding needed to spray for mosquitos.

PLANNING

Shenley Neely stated an adjustment to her budget in Salaries was made due to a position moving to the Landfill. Also, her rent expense will go away as her office is relocating with the Attorney’s office do a different office.

Ms. Neely stated she has equipment for GIS mapping and would like to take some instruction classes. This system will generate revenue.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee stated the budget request for the Road Department is $330,000 less than last year.

VETERANS AFFAIRS

Robert Lowyns stated he will let the department vehicle go as it is not necessary.

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Carol McQueen presented her budget to the Board, also noting the Tourist Development Department was not funded by General Revenue, but rather by Tourist Development taxes.

EXTENSION AGENT

Albert Fuller stated he will be asking for a $7,000 increase in his budget to replace the conference room floor at the Ag. Center.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Mr. Moody stated there will be a change in personnel cost for the Board office as there had been a long-term employee leave and an employee was transferred to their office from Building and Zoning.

REVENUES & EXPENDITURES PRESENTATION

Sheila Rees explained the information provided to the Board shows the Revenues and Expenditures, for the General Revenue Fund,EMS, Fire, Technology and Water Department. Currently, there is a $2.5 million deficit between Revenue and Expenditures in the General Revenue Fund. There is roughly a $3 million deficit overall for the budget. Discussion followed with the Commissioners and Mrs. Rees of what could be done to balance the budget.

The next Budget Meeting will be July 5^th at 1:00 PM, after the Regular Meeting.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:33 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

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