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BOCC Regular Meeting – June 21, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JUNE 21, 2011

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

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. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

CHECK NUMBER	105100-105230
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	129,401.89
ROAD	212,028.15
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	35.31
TRANSPORTATION	76,260.52
PROGRESS ENERGY	539.32
EMS	32,246.93
FIRE	3,812.52
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	58.96
UTILITIES	12,631.62
DRUG TASK FORCE	1,956.12
COMMUNICATION	3,554.45
ADD COURT COSTS	461.90
CAPITAL PROJECTS	9,574.23
LANDFILL	69,686.26
TOTAL	$ 552,248.18

MINUTES

Approval of minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held, June 7, 2011. – TABLED –

STATE REPRESENTATIVE LEONARD BEMBRY

Teresa Watson

A. Requesting permission to put informational books, brochures and pamphlets in the libraries.

Mrs. Watson requested Board permission to place informational books, brochures and pamphlets in the libraries from the various State Departments.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve placing informational books, brochures and pamphlets provided by the various State Departments in the libraries inLevyCounty. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

MILLS ENGINEERING

Lee Mills

A. Presenting bid award of County Incentive Project C316, ID #424358-1-58-01 – bids opened on June 20, 2011.

Mr. Mills presented the following bids received for County Incentive Project C316, ID #424358-1-58-01:

V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc. $576,071.74

Oldcastle Southern Group, Inc.

d/b/a APAC-Southeast, Inc. $588,601.18

John C Hipp Construction Equipment Co. $640,632.34

Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. $670,000.00

Pave-Rite, Inc. $682,690.49

Art Walker Construction, Inc. $731,719.25

Mr. Mills requested Board approval of the low bid from V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc., to issue a contract and to authorize the Chairman to sign the contract.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve and issue a contract with the low bidder V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc. and to authorize the Chairman to sign. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Claude Blackburn presented the Kentucky Colonel award to Fred Moody and read the award into record.

PLANNING

Vaughn Lee,LevyCountyPlanning Board Member

A. Correct an error from June 7^thCountyCommission regular meeting regarding vote on Planning Commission.

Mr. Lee stated he wished to correct what was printed in the newspaper from the June 7^th meeting regarding the Planning Commission vote on the Beef O’Brady’s petition. He read in the paper the Planning Commission vote was 4-1 and he was the No vote. Mr. Lee wanted to state for the record this was not correct, he was not the No vote.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown,CountyAttorney

A. Ratification of Emergency Declaration 2011-28

Atty. Brown requested Board approval to ratify Emergency Declaration 2011-28 enacted June 14, 2011, declaring a local state of emergency regarding open burning during the forest and brush fire declared emergency.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve ratification of Emergency Declaration 2011-28 enacted June 14, 2011, declaring a local state of emergency regarding open burning during the forest and brush fire declared emergency. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Adoption of Emergency Declaration 2011-30 extending the Local State of Emergency and the Emergency Order (burn ban) seven (7) days.

Atty. Brown requested Board approval to adopt Emergency Declaration 2011-30, extending the local state of emergency and the Emergency Order seven days. Mark Johnson reported to the Board there are 11 counties throughout the state which have declared local States of Emergency and there are burn bans in 29 different counties. The amount of land burned by wildfires in the State ofFloridais up to 196,452 acres.

Comm. Bell made a motion to adopt Emergency 2011-30, extending the local State ofEmergencyand the Emergency Order seven (7) days. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Mark Johnson, Director

A. Request to accept the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Plan by Resolution.

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval of the new 2011 Local Mitigation Strategy Plan Update which has been cleared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency pending adoption by the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissioners.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the 2011 Local Mitigation Strategy Plan Update by Resolution. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request to purchase a portable radiation detection monitor.

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval to purchase a portable radiation detection monitor using Progress Energy funding already budgeted for the Emergency Management REP Program.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the purchase of a portable radiation detection monitor as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC HEARING

PLANNING

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

A. Request the Board proceed to adopt Ordinance 2011-03, amending the future land use map of the County’s Comprehensive Plan on approximately 14 acres of land. The proposal is to change the land use designation from Commercial ( C ) to Urban Low Density Residential (LDR).

Ms. Neely requested Board approval to adopt Ordinance 2011-03 amending the future land use map of the County’s Comprehensive Plan and read the Ordinance into record.

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

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Ordinance 2011-03 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Major Sullivan, Levy County Sheriff’s Department

A. Present Memorandum of Understanding from Veterans Affairs, Levy County Sheriff’s Office and Levy County Board ofCountyCommissioners.

Major Sullivan requested Board approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Levy County Sheriff and Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersregarding the use of theFiringRangefor training officers employed by the VA.

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Renate Cannon stated the minutes from May 3, 2011 incorrectly reported she approved of the Tarmac Application. She neither approved nor disapproved, but had asked questions.

Jack Schofield of Yankeetown spoke regarding a Resolution coming up for approval dealing with numeric nutrient merit criteria. He pointed out the Federal Government had asked the State ofFloridato come up with numeric nutrient levels, but did not dictate the levels. They allowed the State to develop those numbers. Mr. Schofield asked if the County is going to request on behalf of the State they not be required to have nutrient criteria, what plan does the Board have to monitor nutrient levels in these bodies of water?

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

A. Preliminary Rate Resolutions for the four Annual Assessment Programs

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Preliminary Rate Resolutions for the four Annual Assessment Programs.

After discussion, Comm. Johnson made a motion to set a preliminary rate of $76 for the EMS Assessment, increase the Fire Assessment rate to $9 for a total of $41 and approve Solid Waste and Road Assessments as they stand. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. North Florida Economic Development Partnership requesting participation and to request appointment for the 2011-12 Fiscal Year.

Mr. Moody stated he had received a request from the North Florida Development Partnership for Board appointments for the 2011-2012 Fiscal Year. The current representatives are:

Elected Representative Comm. Ryan Bell

Economic Developer Representative Pat O’Neal

Mr. Moody also requested Board approval of continued participation and dues in the amount of $2,040.05.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve participation, dues and to re-appoint Comm. Bell and Pat O’Neal to the North Florida Economic Development Partnership as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Desiree Painter, General Manager

A. Requesting Board approval of Amendment #2 of Contract #BDM80 extending the provision of Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation Services.

Ms. Painter requested Board approval of the State ofFlorida Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation Program Provider Agreement, Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $430,508.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation Services Agreement as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request vote; approval to submit with authorization US Section 5309 in the amount of $67,716 at 100% for the purchase of (2) mini-vans.

Ms. Painter requested Board approval to submit with authorization US Section 5309 and Resolution 2011-35 in the amount of $67,716 for the purchase of two (2) 30 ft. vans.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve with authorization US Section 5309 and Resolution 2011-35 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A. Request permission to advertise for bid the yearly supply items for Road/Bridge Department.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to advertise for bid the yearly supply items for Road/Bridge Department as listed below:

Asphalt/Colmix Emulsion Prime-tar

Motor Oils Galvanized Culvert Pipes

Porta Potty Safety Items

Sign Materials Sod

Stripping

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Road/Bridge Department to advertise for bid the yearly supply items as listed above. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

SOLID WASTE

Benny Jerrels, Director

A. Request approval of Resolution 2011-26, authorizing Chair to sign application for “Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant” and appointing the Director of Solid Waste as authorized representative under the grant.

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-26, authorizing the Chair to sign the application for Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant and appointing the Director of Solid Waste Department as authorized representative under the grant to apply for and sign quarterly reimbursement documents. The amount of this grant is $70,588.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-26, authorizing the Chair to sign the application for Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant and appoint Mr. Jerrels as authorized representative as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson

A. Adoption of Resolution 2011-31 requesting the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) consider and grant the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) petition that the EPA withdraw its determination that numeric nutrient criteria are needed inFlorida.

Comm. Johnson requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-31, requesting the US Environmental Protection Agency consider and grant the Florida DEP petition for the EPA to withdraw its determination of numeric nutrient criteria needed inFlorida.

Renate cannon spoke to the Board and asked for the Commissioners not to approve the Resolution.

Stanley Sheffield of Fanning Springs stated he is in favor of the Resolution.

Jack Schofield also spoke against the Resolution.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to adopt Resolution 2011-31 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES. Comm. Drew votes No.

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

Comm. Drew questioned the advertisement of the Safety Director position and its requirements. She stated they may miss out on some people willing to apply who do not meeting all the requirements and would like to re-advertise.

Comm. Drew made a motion to re-advertise the Position for Safety Director, using “preferred” language for the qualifications.

The motion dies for lack of a second. The interviews will proceed as scheduled and the Commissioners will address the qualification language for the position if no suitable candidate is found from the pool currently selected.

Comm. Bell reported of the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council having to reduce staff as a result of loss of revenue and the effects this may have onLevyCounty.

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

Comm. Bell made a motion to remove Toni Collins from the Planning Commission. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES. Comm. Stevens votes No.

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

Comm. Bell requested Board approval to appoint Phil Parker of Cedar Key to the Planning Commission to represent District 4. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Stevens presented the Commissioners with a list of Committees for 2011 for their review. The Commissioners briefly discussed the use of Department liaisons and their purpose for budgetary concerns. Department heads are not restricted to any one single Commissioner for questions.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:53 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – June 7, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JUNE 7, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on June 7, 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. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

CHECK NUMBER	104939-105099
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,376,070.06
ROAD	76,467.43
SHIP	14,607.20
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	10,209.79
TRANSPORTATION	32,742.50
911	16,250.00
COURT FACILITIES	348.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	171.87
EMS	15,754.20
FIRE	6,696.11
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	1,586.85
UTILITIES	3,060.09
DRUG TASK FORCE	2,069.00
ADD COURT COSTS	1,472.39
CAPITAL PROJECTS	60.75
LANDFILL	68,839.10
TOTAL	$ 1,626,405.34

MINUTES

Approval of minutes for the Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing held May 3, 2011; Regular Board Meeting held May 17, 2011.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing held May 3, 2011. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held May 17, 2011. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Doug King,NatureCoastBusiness Development Council

A. Appointment of new Board member; Sharon Battles

B. Re-appointment of Board members

Mr. King requested the Board appoint Sharon Battles as a new member to the Nature Coast Business Development Council Board and re-appoint the current Board members as listed below:

1. Doug King

2. Bob Hastings

3. Carol McQueen

4. Walt McJordan

Comm. Drew made a motion to appoint Sharon Battles as new Board member to the Nature Coast Business Development Council and to re-appoint the current Board members listed above. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC HEARING

Rob Corbitt, Development Department Director

A. Rob Corbitt, Development Department Director, SE1-11 Mark Swain/Beef O’Brady’s Special Exception.

Atty. Brown swore in audience members and Commissioners to speak for or against the Special Exception. [1]Comm. Johnson, [2]Comm. Drew, [3]Comm. Bell and [4]Comm. Stevens announced they had ex-parte communication with individuals and staff.

Mr. Corbitt presented SE 1-11, Special Exception for Beef O’Brady’s for Board approval. He stated the purpose of this application is to obtain Board approval for on-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Comm. Drew questions the code section relating to Board of Adjustment not granting a variance to permit a use not permitted generally or by special exception. Atty. Brown explained the language means the Board of Adjustment does not grant variances related to use. It does not grant use variances, it hears variances from things like distance requirements. The Special Exception is for an approval of a use.

Mark Swain spoke to the Board and answered questions.

Comm. Stevens asked if anyone would like to speak for or against. Members of the audience who spoke are listed below:

For Against

DanaSheffield Marie Strange

Barney Cannon Renate Cannon

Teresa Barron

Charlie Green

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Special Exception 1-11 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES. Comm. Drew votes NO.

PLANNING

Shenley Neely, Director

A. Adopt Ordinance Number 2011-02; regarding a small scale amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan by petitioner, Darryl Diamond.

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of Ordinance 2011-02, regarding a small scale amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan by the petitioner, Darryl Diamond. The applicant is requesting to change the Future Land Use designation on approximately four acres of land from Urban Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial ( C ) on land within the Inglis Municipal Services District.

Darryl Diamond spoke to the Board and advised them urban sprawl would not be promoted.

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

Bill Machiverte spoke in favor of the Ordinance.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Ordinance 2011-02 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Joseph Summerill, Greenberg Traurig, LLP

A. Interested in assisting the County in seeking a new per diem rate for housing federal prisoners in theCountyJail.

Joseph Summerill spoke to the Board stating he had been in contact with Sheriff Smith and was instructed to come before the Board to request approval to seek a new per diem rate for housing federal prisoners in the County’s jail.

Comm. Stevens states Sheriff Smith has not indicated he was in agreement with this to the Board and suggested they get in contact with Sheriff Smith and then come back before the Board.

LEVY COUNTY EZDA

Pat O’Neal

A. Appoint Board Members

Mr. O’Neal requested the following re-appointments to the EZDA Board by the Commissioners:

Ted Parada

SharonBattles

SkipperHenderson

Andy Lott – appointment up in September

Sean Mullins

Carol McQueen

For the new appointments, Mr. O’Neil recommended the following as they have stated they would like to be on the EZDA Board:

John Meeks, Bronson

Cheryl Nicola, Fanning Springs

Drinda Merritt, Inglis

Cindy Babione

Janice Fugate

Karen Smith, Bronson

Jack Schofield, Yankeetown

Comm. Bell made a motion to re-appoint the existing members to the EZDA Board and appoint the new members as listed above. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

After discussion, Comm. Bell made a motion to rescind his original motion. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Bell made a motion to re-appoint the existing members to the EZDA Board. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

911 ADDRESSING

Mike West, 911 Coordinator

A. Budget Amendment.

Mr. West requested Board approval of a budget amendment to reduce their budget by $17,000 due to less funding coming in from landline phones.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the budget amendment to reduce the 911 Addressing budget by $17,000 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Carol McQueen

A. Appointment of Norm Fugate as City ofWilliston’s representative to the Tourist Development Council

Mrs. McQueen requested the Board appoint Norm Fugate as the City ofWilliston’s representative to the Tourist Development Council. He would replace the vacant seat formerly held by Debra Jones.

Comm. Drew made a motion to appoint Norm Fugate as the City ofWilliston’s representative to the Tourist Development Council. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Recess at 11:05

Reconvene at 11:21

HUMAN RESOURCES

Jacqueline Martin

A. Report on Public Safety Director applications and request direction for interviews.

Mrs. Martin provided the Board with information on the 21 applications received for the Public Safety Director position. The following eight candidates met the minimum requirements:

Scott Cooper

Francis Ennist

Raymond Fishback

Ralph Franklin, Jr.

Trevor Hicks

Michael Kane

David Knowles

Stephen Smith

Mrs. Martin requested direction for interviews. After discussion, the Board agreed to conduct interviews on the above listed candidates on July 19^th beginning at 1:00 P.M. after the Regular Board meeting.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown,CountyAttorney

A. Discussion of issues related toCountyAttorneybudget and in-house employee or outside private counsel.

Atty. Brown discussed information provided for the Commissioiners regarding what other counties do for legal services.

Comm. Drew suggested looking at the Attorney’s contract to see if any changes were needed as it had not been updated since 2005.

Atty. Brown also gave an update on the lawsuits related to the decision made by the Board regarding Tarmac.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

A. Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council reduced dues rate to $.35 per capita for fiscal year 2011-2012; requests $14,508 fromLevyCountyfor fiscal year ending September 30, 2012.

Mr. Moody advised the Board of a meeting of the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council in which the Board of Directors voted for its dues rate to be reduced to $.35 per capita for fiscal year 2011-2012. This rate results in a maximum dues request of $14,508 fromLevyCountyfor the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012.

B. Dates available for Budget Workshops.

Mr. Moody stated the Departments had submitted proposed budgets and requested the Board set a date for a beginning Budget Workshop. The Commissioners agreed to hold a Budget Workshop on June 27^th at 9:00 A.M.

COUNTY EXTENSION

Albert Fuller, Director

A. Proposed Agreement between Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. andUniversityofFlorida/IFASExtension,LevyCounty.

Mr. Fuller requested Board approval of the proposed Agreement between Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. and theUniversityofFlorida/IFAS Extension,LevyCounty. This will provide a Summer Camp Counselor position for his office at no cost to the Board.

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

CORRESPONDENCE

Karen Blackburn

A. Proclamation declaring June 15, 2011 as “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.”

Mrs. Blackburn introduces Mrs. Vachon who read the Proclamation into record.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Proclamation 2011-27 declaring June 15, 2011 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request from Mt. Olive Church for a donation of a copy machine that has been listed as surplus equipment.

Mrs. Blackburn stated theMt.Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church had requested donation of a copy machine listed as surplus equipment.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve donating the surplus copier to theMt.OliveAMEChurchas requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Trish Seibold, Director

A. Sign contract for TriTech; formerly Sweet Billing. The agreement and addendum will allow for annual renewal that is accomplished simply by TriTech sending an annual invoice and the department processing and paying the invoice.

Ms. Seibold requested Board approval for the updated contract with TriTech, formerly Sweet Billing.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the TriTech Emergency Medical Systems Service Agreement for Technical Support for this year with the language change to not automatically renew upon payment of the bill every year. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, JOHN DAVIS

Presidential Candidate, John Davis spoke to the Board and the audience stating his roots and foundation is Pro-God, Pro-Family, Pro-Country, Pro-Military, Pro-Second Amendment, Pro-Life, Pro-Balanced Budget, Pro-doing the right thing for the right reason, and Pro-American.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

A. Requests approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 (SCOP LCR 207) to install a storm inlet, cross drain, endwall and other necessary work on LCR 207 near theWhisperingWindsCharterSchool.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of the Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with the Small County Outreach Program Grant for LCR 207, also known asOld Fanning Road. This will allow the Road Department to install a storm inlet, cross drain, endwall and other necessary work near theWhisperingWindsCharterSchool.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 2 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request permission to move money from Reserve to equipment and fuel line items.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of a budget amendment to move money from Contingency to offset a Fuel line item shortfall in the amount of $350,000 and also to place money in the Equipment line item in the amount of $75,000 for the purchase of a new track hoe.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the budget amendment to move money from Contingency to the Fuel line item and to the Equipment line item as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Request permission to advertise for purchase of a hydraulic excavator (track hoe) for the Gulf Hammock Rock Pit.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to advertise for the purchase of a hydraulic excavator (track hoe) by sealed bid for the Gulf Hammock Rock Pit.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve advertising by sealed bid for the purchase of a track hoe as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES

It was agreed by the Commissioners to have Mr. Greenlee read bids into public record when they have been received.

D. Request permission to raise speed limit on LCR 369 also known as Northeast 128 Terrace and Northeast 126 Avenue inForest Parkfrom 25 to 35 mph.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to raise the speed limit on LCR 369, also known as NE 128^th Terrace and NE 126 Avenue inForest Park from 25 to 35 mph.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve raising the speed limit on LCR 369 from 25 to 35 mph as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Drew stated this is Heather’s last week and wanted to thank her for her years of service.

Comm. Bell presented information for the Commissioners to review and discussed the losses with Manatee and University Oaks water systems. After discussion, it was agreed by the Commissioners to place this item on the agenda for the first Board meeting in July for further discussion.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:35 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

[1] Comm. Johnson ex-parte communication

[2] Comm. Drew ex-parte communication

[3] Comm. Bell ex-parte communication

[4] Comm. Stevens ex-parte communication

BOCC Regular Meeting – May 17, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MAY 17, 2011

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

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. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

CHECK NUMBER	104795-104938
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	186,690.65
ROAD	44,148.15
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	70.62
TRANSPORTATION	3,838.77
911	32,000.00
COURT FACILITIES	1,347.80
PROGRESS ENERGY	557.27
EMS	31,206.87
FIRE	10,388.53
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	4,446.19
UTILITIES	1,687.21
ADD COURT COSTS	461.90
CAPITAL PROJECTS	265.68
LANDFILL	27,751.93
TOTAL	$ 344,861.57

MINUTES

Approval of minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held May 3, 2011. – TABLED –

ROAD DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC HEARING

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A. Requesting adoption of Resolution 2011-17 approving the petition to vacate, abandon and close a portion of SE 216^th Terrace as requested by petitioners, Mike and Diane Joyner.

Mr. Greenlee requested approval of Resolution 2011-17 approving the petition to vacate, abandon and close a portion of SE 216^th Terrace.

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

Petitioner Mike Joyner spoke to the Board and explained why the petition was submitted to close the road. Mr. Joyner stated the land on which the road runs through is his and has never been dedicated to the county.

Atty. Charlotte Weidner spoke to the Board and stated the property was never deeded or dedicated to the county. There is no easement given by other landowners on record.

The members of the audience listed below spoke against the petition:

Robert Mishler

Steve Price

Mark Pompio

Marie Alexander

Rickie Edmonds

Steven Folts

Andy Kilbasa

Debbie Lucinetta

Sandy Britt

Jessica Griffin

Kelly Long

Helen Beineke

Linda Wiggin

Amanda Gaunce

Thomas Eckly

Lois Nygard

Shirley Dykes

Gail Caputo

Steve Killen

John Geahagan

David Mantooth

Concerns expressed by residents affected by the road closure were:

Having to use an alternate route around the property adding mileage to commute to and from their homes.

Concern for emergency vehicle and school bus access.

Concerns ofMarioncounty closing road land-locking their property.

After discussion by the Commissioners, Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-17 approving the petition to vacate, abandon and close a portion of SE 216^th Terrace as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the votes were cast as follows:

Yes No

Comm. Bell Comm. Johnson

Comm. Stevens

The MOTION CARRIES.

The meeting recessed at 10:21 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:33 A.M.

LEVY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Swain Strickland

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

Swain Strickland presented the following individuals recommended for appointment to the Levy County Health Care Advisory Board:

Barbara Locke, Levy County Health Department

Anita Riels, Palms Medical Group

Beth Hicks,NatureCoastRehabilitation

Ronald Stevens, Attorney

Jerry Gillman,Tri-CountyHospital, Williston

SharonBattles, Consumer

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the above listed appointments to the Levy County Health Care Advisory Board. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Lt. Scott Finnen

A. Requesting approval for the Paul Coverdale Grant ($45,000) to link, Levy, Gilchrist andDixieCountieswith fingerprints to automate and streamline process of field fingerprint collection.

Lt. Finnen requested Board approval for the Paul Coverdale Grant to link Levy, Gilchrist andDixieCountieswith fingerprints to automate and streamline the process of field fingerprint collection. Lt. Finnen stated this is a non-matching grant and the exact amount would be $45,920.

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

WORLD RISK MANAGEMENT LLC

Andy Cooper, Vice-President

A. Present Property, Casualty and Workers’ Compensation renewal proposal on behalf of Public Risk Management of Florida.

Mr. Cooper with World Risk Management, LLC, the brokers for Public Risk Management of Florida spoke to the Board regarding the renewal of the County’s property, casualty and workers’ compensation insurance renewable October 1, 2011. Mr. Cooper stated the cost for renewal for LevyCountywould be $694,653, but this proposal would only be valid until June 17^th.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to accept the Public Risk Management renewal proposal for Property, Casualty and Workers’ Compensation as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

ASSISTANT TO COUNTY COORDINATOR

Dick Tummond

A. Request Ratification of FFY-2010 Sub-Grant Agreement for CDBG Housing Rehabilitation.

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval to ratify FFY-2010 Sub-Grant Agreement for CDBG Housing Rehabilitation.

Comm. Bell made a motion to ratify the FFY-2010 Sub-Grant Agreement for CDBG Housing Rehabilitation as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request approval of Ranking Committee’s recommendation regarding Administrative Services for 2010 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant and authorize Chairman to execute contract for services.

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of Ranking Committee’s recommendation regarding Administrative Services for 2010 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant and authorize Chairman to execute contract for services.

The following two proposals were received:

Guardian Community Resource Management, Inc.

Jordan and Associates

After reviewing the two proposals received for Administrative Services, the Ranking Committee recommended Jordan and Associates.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Ranking Committee’s recommendation as presented and authorize Chairman to execute contract for services. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Request approval for Resolution 2011-23 authorization submission of NSP-3 (Neighborhood Stabilization Program) Grant application.

Before acting on the Resolution, Mr. Tummond requested the Board to review the language in the NSP-3 application, Part V, Assurances, Certifications and Signature, Item (11) Excessive force. The jurisdiction certifies that it has adopted and is enforcing:

a. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and

b. A policy of enforcing applicable state and local laws against physically barring entrance to, or exit from, a facility or location that is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its demonstration.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force in non-violent civil matters and not to block entrance or exits from venues where non-violent civil demonstrations are held. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Tummond then requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-23.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-23. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

D. Request approval of Ranking Committee’s recommendation regarding Administrative Services for NSP-3 (Neighborhood Stabilization Program) and initiate contract for services.

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of Ranking Committee’s recommendation regarding Administrative Services for NSP-3 (Neighborhood Stabilization Program) and initiate contract for services with Roumelis Planning and Development Services, Inc. The four proposals received are listed below:

Guardian Comm. Resources, Inc.

Clark Communities, Inc.

Roumelis Planning and Development Services, Inc.

Fred Fox Enterprise, Inc.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Ranking Committee’s recommendation as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson spoke of the previously tabled item regarding the proposed committees of the departments. He suggested grouping like departments for each Commissioner to work with.

Comm. Johnson stated he had talked with aMarioncounty commissioner regarding copper thefts as this is also a problem here inLevyCounty.

Comm. Johnson gave a report of the progress of the North Florida Broadband and stated it is about 30 days from construction.

Comm. Johnson stated the Suwannee River Water Management District has offered to meet with the Commissioners at a workshop to discuss opening up some of the Water Management for outdoor recreation.

It was agreed by the Commissioners to invite them to the next Board meeting.

Comm. Bell stated due to a lack of business, the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council has cancelled this month’s meeting.

Comm. Bell stated he had visited theShellMoundParkthis weekend and brought to the attention of the Board the road leading to the Park is in need of repair. Mr. Greenlee stated they had applied for a Small County Outreach Grant for the Shell Mound road and have not yet heard if this has been approved by the State.

Comm. Bell had also visited theCountylimerockmine and asked for the other Commissioners to start thinking about acquiring new lands as this would be needed within the next five to seven years.

Comm. Stevens stated Jack Foley had contacted him and offered his truck for the Commissioners to ride in during the Chiefland Watermelon Parade this year. The Commissioners agreed to let Mr. Foley know they would ride in his truck.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Atty. Brown corrected information regarding a case she had spoken of at the May 3^rd meeting involving impact fees. She stated this case was actually involving growth management issues, not impact fees.

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

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

Atty. Brown recommended the Board retain the services of Bricklemyer, Smolker & Bolves, P.A. to provide legal services or defend any litigation which may be filed against the County as a result of the County’s activities and approval connected with SE 3-10. She stated in order to properly and adequately protect the County and defend any claims, outside counsel is necessary. Atty. Brown requested Board approval of the proposed agreement with a cap amount of $10,000 in legal fees, at $225 per hour, plus expenses.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the agreement to retain the services of Bricklemyer, Smolker & Bolves, P.A. as recommended by Atty. Brown. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

CLERK OF COURT

Danny J. Shipp, Clerk of Court

Mr. Shipp presented a report of the second quarter revenues and expenditures to the Board and stated the revenues were less than the expenditures for the second quarter by $640,387. Mr. Shipp stated this report involves the General Fund only.

Mr. Shipp requested Mr. Moody send notice to all departments and constitutional officers for estimates for next years budget. This was agreed upon by the Commissioners.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:38 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – May 3, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MAY 3, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on May 3, 2011 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm. Chad Johnson

Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Assistant to the County Coordinator –Dick Tummond

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Comm. Johnson 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	104663-104794
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,234,940.05
ROAD	46,888.58
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	495.38
TRANSPORTATION	34,944.51
911	31,377.03
COURT FACILITIES	8.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	430.13
EMS	12,298.34
FIRE	47,573.52
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	2,675.61
UTILITIES	613.13
DRUG TASK FORCE	1,005.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS	482.45
LANDFILL	8,514.73
TOTAL	$ 1,422,246.46

MINUTES

Approval of minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held April 19, 2011.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held April 19, 2011 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

SUWANNEE RIVER SHRINE CLUB

Claude Blackburn & Shellie Downs, Suwannee River Shrine Club

Mr. Blackburn announced the Suwannee River Shrine Club is presenting the Shriner’s Annual Kids Fishing Tournament to be held on the Suwannee River at the Hart Springs Public Boat Ramp, Saturday, June 11^th from 6:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

The Commissioners decided to make a sponsorship donation to the event. Comm. Drew stated she would be willing to use money from her recreation fund to make a donation as a silver sponsor.

Comm. Drew made a motion to take $60 from her recreation fund to make a donation to the Suwannee River Shrine Club Kids Fishing Tournament. Second was made by Comm. Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Barbara Locke, Swain Strickland

A. Requests Board adopt Resolution 2011-15; establishing a Health Care Citizens Advisory Board.

Mr. Strickland spoke on behalf of Barbara Locke and presented updated changes to the Board on the Health Care Citizens Advisory Board. The membership has been reduce from 17 members to 9 which consists of 3 providers, the Levy County Health Department, 2 Healthcare Consumers, 2 Community Groups, and 1 Attorney. The quorum is now set at 5.

Atty. Brown asked the Board to note the Resolution number had been changed to Resolution 2011-18 as Resolution 2011-15 had been used.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-18, establishing a Health Care Citizens Advisory Board as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

The actual members will be appointed at another meeting.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Mark Johnson, Director

A. Request permission to purchase a used forklift for the new radiological emergency planning storage building using Emergency Management Preparedness Grant (EMPG) Funding.

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval to purchase a used forklift for the new radiological emergency planning storage building and presented bids as follows:

Ring Power, $17,900

Bay City Forklift, Inc. $10,500

Florida Lift Systems, Inc. $13,990

Mr. Johnson recommended the bid from Florida Lift Systems, Inc.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the purchase of the forklift from Florida Lift Systems, Inc. as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

PLANNING

Shenley Neely, Director

A. Request the Board schedule a Public meeting date to hear a small scale Future Land Use map amendment petition. Staff recommends June 7, 2011.

Ms. Neely requested the Board schedule a Public meeting date on June 7, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. to hear a small scale Future Land Use map amendment petition.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to set the date for June 7^th at 9:00 A.M. as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

PERSONNEL ISSUES

Fred Moody

A. Public Safety Director Job Description Review.

Mr. Moody requested the Board review the proposed Public Safety Director job description and make additions or changes in order to advertise for the position.

Discussion followed by the Commissioners as to whether this should be a dual-role position or strictly an Administrative-based position.

Paul Shear, a Paramedic with EMS emphasized the need for the person to be a Paramedic.

David Florance, Fowlers Bluff Fire Chief, spoke in favor of requiring the person to be a Paramedic and questioned how much fire qualification would be necessary.

Trish Seibold stated there is a definite need for the person to be administrative qualified and to be a Paramedic, but feels a Fire 1 qualification would be sufficient. She asked the Board to not settle for a less qualified person and to realize the person needs to be paid what they are worth.

Jacqueline Martin read to the Board the Public Safety Director job description and the Commissioners specified additions and changes to each item. The salary range will be $55,000 to $75,000 per year.

Comm. Bell made a motion to accept the job description for Public Safety Director as presented with the changes and additions as discussed. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

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

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

Mr. Moody requested to give signing authority to Paige Hiers withEMSin the absence of Trish Seibold.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to authorize Paige Hiers to sign in the absence of Trish Seibold forEMS. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. County Attorney Contract.

Comm. Drew stated questions and concerns she had regarding the County Attorney being an employee of the Board as well as being a Contractor.

Discussion followed with the Commissioners. Atty. Brown stated she had researched how other counties paid for legal services and offered to put this information in a comparable format to present to the Board

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CORRESPONDENCE

Karen Blackburn

A. Request from Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. to approve Debra French Jones for an appointment to a vacant position on Meridian’s Board of Director as a Levy County Representative.

Ms. Blackburn requested Board approval to appoint Debra French Jones to the vacant position on the Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. Board of Directors as a Levy County Representative.

Comm. Drew made a motion to appoint Debra French Jones as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Carol McQueen of the Levy County Visitors Bureau let everyone know this week is National Tourism Week and invited everyone to visit the booth set up in the lobby for information.

ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown, County Attorney

Atty. Brown gave information to the Board regarding the case involving impact fee litigation where several counties and cities are challenging the legislature from 2010. The Governor has signed current legislation on the impact fees to correct the problem. The first DCA issued an opinion yesterday overturning the trial courts determination of the state entities named as parties were the proper parties. The first DCA said they were not, but since legislature had already mooted the issue, this case has concluded.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Danny Shipp advised the Board the 2^nd quarter report of revenues and expenditures may be ready to present at the next board meeting for their review.

Comm. Bell stated the Withlacoochee Regional Development Council is undergoing some financial constraints and have adjusted dues by 15% to help the counties out.

Comm. Stevens

A. Commissioner Liaison with Departments. – TABLED –

The meeting recessed at 10:49 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:06 A.M.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Richard Schell, Arthur J. Gallagher & Company

A. Blue Cross Blue Shield group health insurance program presentation.

Mr. Moody introduced Mr. Schell of Arthur J. Gallagher & Company. Mr. Schell gave a presentation to the Board about the PRM (Public Risk Management) pool program used by the Board and explained the advantages of PRM Group Heal Trust.

A member of the audience, Ruth Bolling from Brown & Brown Insurance asks questions to Mr. Schell regarding the property and liability insurance and whether or not it affects the health insurance.

Mr. Schell stated he could only answer the benefit side and the bylaws state by leaving the pool the only responsibility is the Blue Cross Blue Shield administrative fee.

The meeting recessed at 11:32 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 6:34 P.M.

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PUBLIC HEARING

SPECIAL EXCEPTION 3-10 – TARMAC MINE

Comm. Stevens called the meeting back to order.

Atty. Brown gave an overview of quasi judicial issues and procedures for the meeting to the audience.

Atty. Brown then read into record ex-parte communications for each of the following Commissioners:

[1]Comm. Stevens, [2]Comm. Bell, [3]Comm. Drew and [4]Comm. Johnson.

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

Rob Corbitt presented the Development Department staff report and read Petition SE 3-10 into public record. He stated the petition comes with a recommendation for approval from the Planning Commission.

Shenley Neely presented the Planning Department Staff Report.

Frank E. Matthews, Esq. Senior V.P. with Hopping, Green & Sams, P.A. began a power point presentation and introduced the experts in various fields working with the applicant, Tarmac.

Mr. Matthews stated the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404, Clean Water Act Permit Application had been submitted but had not been granted yet. This permit is required before any work at the site can begin.

Mr. Matthews explained two performance bond options for potential inclusion in the Order to Approve. Mr. Matthews then asked for the Board’s conditional approval of the petition.

Listed below are the speakers who continued the presentation for Tarmac:

Jeff Harris, the Project Manager for the King Road Mine Project with Tarmac explained the mining operations.

John E. Garlanger, Ph.D., P.E. with Ardaman & Associates, Inc. explained studies done with regard to Hydrology & Hydrogeology.

Brent Meyer, M.S. with GeoHydros, LLC discussed Field Verification of Thermal Anomalies and Feasibility of Dye Tests in the Waccasassa Bay Area.

Doug Durbin, Ph.D. with Cardno ENTRIX discussed the Environmental Analysis of the site.

Steve Henry, with Lincks & Associates, Inc. presented the Traffic Analysis.

Mike McElveen, with Urban Economics presented the Economic Analysis.

Ethel Hammer, with Hammer & Associates presented the Comprehensive Plan Overview.

The meeting recessed at 10:15 P.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:35 P.M.

The following members of the audience spoke against the petition:

Dawn Marie Clary, Mayor, Town ofYankeetown Steve Edmunds

RalfBrooks, Attorney for the Town ofYankeetown Edward Candela

Kurt Woerner, Yankeetown Zoning Official Patricia Candela

Kevin Faugh Lee Paulett

Mark Rains Renate Cannon

James Williams, Mayor, Town ofInglis Ruth Ruppert

Jim Farley, Mayor,CrystalRiver Nancy Tobertgte

Mike Gudis, Councilman,CrystalRiver Paul Tobertgte

Dan Hilliard,WithlacoocheeArea Residents Daryl Diamond

Dr. Richard Weisskoff Noel Desmond

Helen Spivey, Co-Chair, Save the Manatee Club Sally Price

Darden Rice,NatureCoastCoalition/ Sierra Club Jack Schofield

Whitey Markel, Suwannee/St. Johns Sierra Club Larry Feldhusen

Brack Barker, Chairman, Suwannee/St. Johnson Sierra Club Bruce Criton

Theodora Rusnak, Citrus County Council Beth Foley

Emily Casey, Environment and Natural Resources Committee Katherine Elkins

Dr. Burt Edoll Douglas James

Michael Petry

Betty Berger

The following members of the audience spoke for the petition:

Larry Barrett, Crystal River

Diana Child

Darlene Slattery

Eddie Clemmons

Drew White

Jimmy Durden

Kendall Fountain

Greg Galpin

Robert Smith

Jason Murphy

Jackson Watkins

Eugene Watkins

Dixie Hollins

Abraham Blitch

William Pease

Tim Bible

Ron Baily

Mike Miller

Chairman Steven closed the floor to public comments.

Frank Matthews gave closing statements and answered questions by members of the audience and Commissioners.

After each of the Commissioners gave comments on the petition, Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Order to Approve Petition SE 3-10, Special Exception for Tarmac King Road Mine with conditions set forth with regard to the Order to Approve the rolling bond amount. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the votes were cast as follows:

Yes No

Comm. Bell Comm. Drew

Comm. Stevens

Comm. Johnson

The MOTION CARRIES.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 2:45 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

[1] Ex-parte Communication, Comm. Stevens

[2] Ex-parte Communication, Comm. Bell

[3] Ex-parte Communication, Comm. Drew

[4] Ex-parte communication, Comm. Johnson

BOCC Regular Meeting – April 19, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 19, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on April 19, 2011 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

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

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	104504-104662
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	409,655.96
ROAD	253,845.83
SHIP	13,075.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	70.62
TRANSPORTATION	801.01
COURT FACILITIES	6,954.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	272.90
EMS	35,537.31
FIRE	200,762.85
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	3,466.41
UTILITIES	2,276.35
ADD COURT COSTS	2,989.03
LANDFILL	85,505.21
TOTAL	$ 1,015,212.48

MINUTES

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

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held April 5, 2011 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

DANNY STEVENS, CHAIRMAN

A. Certificate of Recognition for Mr. Bill Brown of The Children’s Table.

Comm. Stevens presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Brown on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners for his work with The Children’s Table. Mr. Brown spoke of his recent trip toWashingtonD.C.where he was a finalist for a Congressional Medal of Honor. He stated he is a representative of the many people who have volunteered over the years and recognized Chelsea Twombley and her mother, Cheryl Twombley for their help and dedication to The Children’s Table.

LEVY COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Carol McQueen

A. Requests Board approve recommendation by the Tourist Development Council.

Mrs. McQueen stated the Tourist Development Council met on March 29^th and are requesting Board approval to continue using the existing advertising grant award program for 2011-2012 cycle, and beginning with the 2012-2013 cycle to have developed an advertising and marketing plan incorporating grant award funds into a Levy County Advertising Marketing Plan to include event promotion.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the new program direction as stated by Mrs. McQueen. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Major Evan Sullivan

A. Request to amend budget.

Major Sullivan spoke on behalf of Sheriff Smith and requested Board approval to move the remaining budgeted salary for this year from two positions from the Corrections side to Communications in the amount of $41,157.18. The two positions are a Corrections Assistant and the other is a Corrections Officer. Major Sullivan stated the salary amount being moved will be for hiring two new dispatchers.

Major Sheffield stated the numbers of inmates have been lower than in the past, averaging around 160 so they are not utilizing the new pod to house inmates. If the number of inmates were to reach 170, they would need to shift some over to the new pod. This would require more staff.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the transfer of funds as requested to hire two new dispatchers. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Stevens requested Major Sheffield to keep the Board abreast with updates on inmate population.

Major Mike Sheffield

A. Inmate Subsistence Fee/F.S. 951.033

Major Sheffield requested Board approval for the Sheriff’s Department to charge a $20 subsistence fee & $1 per day fee to inmates after first appearance if they are not released.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the $20 initial subsistence fee and $1 per day fee as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

TOWN OF INGLIS

George O’Bier, Zoning & Code Enforcement Officer

A. Request from Town ofInglisto waive fees for disposal of solid waste at sanitary landfill.

George O’Bier introduces Mayor Williams, the new mayor of Inglis.

Mr. O’Bier requested the Board to allow fees to be waived for solid waste disposal for the Town ofInglis. Mr. O’Bier explained the Town ofInglishas been granted permission to tear town and remove several old abandoned structures in Town as a part of a beautification program.

Comm. Stevens stated if the Board chooses to go this route, it would be in the County and the Landfills best interest to handle this on a case by case basis. He also suggested the Town ofInglisconsider using a construction and demolition company.

RodHastingsstated there is a great expense to the county to dispose of house debris and suggested a construction and demolition company as they charge a reasonable fee per load.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

A. Update on EMS Director position.

Mr. Moody gave an update to the Board on the EMS Director position. He stated if the Board wanted to restructure the position, now would be the time to do so. He suggested combining the position as a Fire Coordinator and EMS Director as an Emergency Services Director or Safety Director requiring some certifications of EMSand Fire. Mr. Moody requested from the Board a job description to present for advertising at the May 3^rd meeting.

Terri NesSmith spoke from the audience.

The Board members agreed to review the current job description and make any additions or changes to bring a definite job description to advertise at the May 3^rd meeting.

CORRESPONDENCE

Heather Lombardo

A. Request approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Homeland Security,Levy County,Floridaand Employee Relations, Inc. for participation in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Mrs. Lombardo requests Board approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Homeland Security,Levy County,Floridaand Employee Relations, Inc. for participation in the Employment Eligibility Verication Program (E-Verify). Mrs. Lombardo explained E-Verify is a program used to electronically confirm an employee’s eligibility to work in theUnited Statesafter completion of the Employee Eligibility Verification form. Employee Relations, Inc. completes background checks on all prospective employees and volunteers. The verifications are to be done on new employees only for a $3.50 fee for each prospective employee.

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

DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Rob Corbitt, Director

A. Present proposed Ordinance for Special Events.

Mr. Corbitt requested comments from the Board on the draft Ordinance for Special Events and read the proposed Ordinance into record.

Discussion followed by the Commissioners concerning various items in the Ordinance.

B. Request for Board of Adjustment Appointments.

Mr. Corbitt requested the Board appoint the following individuals to the Board of Adjustments:

Linda Jane Cramer

D. Andrew Carswell

William M. Conquest

C. Request for Licensing Board Appointment.

Mr. Corbitt requested appointing Thomas J. Inman to the Licensing Board.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the appointments to the Board of Adjustments and to the Licensing Board as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Desiree Painter, General Manager

A. Request approval for amendment #1 of the US Section 5317 Joint Participation Agreement.

Connie Conley requested on behalf of Ms. Painter Board approval for Amendment #1 of the US Section 5317 Joint Participation Agreement. Ms. Conley stated this grant provides an additional $30,000 and is a 50/50 grant. The amendment will allow for additional service to accommodate the disabled population inLevyCountyon weekends.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Amendment #1 of the US Section 5317 Joint Participation Agreement as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

The meeting recessed at 10:54 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:08 A.M.

PLANNING

Shenley Neely, Planner

A. Re-appointment of Planning Commission member whose term is expiring in April, 2011. (Vaughn Lee from District 1).

Ms. Neely stated the term for Vaughn Lee, the Planning Commissioner from District 1 is expiring in April, 2011 and requested Board approval to reappointment for another 4-year term.

Comm. Drew made a motion to reappoint Vaughn Lee to the Planning Commission as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

A. Request approval to advertise Road Closing for SE 216 Terr. & SE 59 Lane in Ocala Highlands West. (Mike & Diane Joyner)

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to advertise a hearing for a Road Closing for SE 216 Terr. And SE 59^th Lane in Ocala Highlands West as requested by Mike and Diane Joyner on May 17^th at 9:00 A.M.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-15 to advertise for the road closing as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request Board action for North Florida Broadband Authority request.

Mr. Greenlee stated the North Florida Broadband Authority would like to place a storage shed on the secure compound of the Levy County Road Department and presented a Hold Harmless Agreement for approval.

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

C. Levy County Road Department would like to apply for the following grants:

1. SCOP-C40A (from US 19/98 to C40)

2. SCOP-C326 (from C347 to end of road)

3. SCRAP-C40E (from US 19/98 toMarionCountyLine)

4. SCRAP-C464 (from US 121 to SR 41)

5. CIGP-C345 (from Alt 27 to US 19/98)

6. CIGP-C347 (from US 19/98 to Alt 27)

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval for above listed grant projects with one change. Mr. Greenlee stated he had contacted Katrina Sadler at DOT and was given permission to combine C345 and C347 as one project, allowing the County to submit for an additional County Incentive Grant. Mr. Greenlee stated he would like to take the SCRAP-C464 project and switch it to a County Incentive Grant as it meets the requirements and select another candidate project for the SCRAP grant.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the grant applications with the change as presented by Mr. Greenlee. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

SOLID WASTE

Benny Jerrels, Director

A. Requests permission to increase contract with Clean Harbors by 3% (three percent).

RodHastingsrequested on behalf of Benny Jerrels Board approval to increase the contract with Clean Harbors by 3%. Mr. Hastings stated the increase is for the cost of fuel.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the increase with Clean Harbors as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson attended the Broadband Authority meeting and reported Chiefland will be one of the first sites.

Comm. Drew requested Board approval of Proclamation 2011-16, recognizing May 21 through May 27, 2011 as “Safe Boating Week” and read the Proclamation into record. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Bell announced the opening of a new business on theSuwanneeRiveron the Fowler’s Bluff side. He stated it is the old Treasure Camp.

Atty. Brown gave an update on the oil spill claim deadline.

Comm. Stevens gave information to the Commissioners for their review regarding selection of the different departments for each Commissioner to work with. The Commissioners agreed to review the list and report back at the next Board meeting.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:28 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – April 5, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 5, 2011

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

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

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

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	104381-104503
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,532,097.16
ROAD	76,137.65
SHIP	16,450.00
TRANSPORTATION	12,142.15
911	16,250.00
COURT FACILITIES	3,198.70
PROGRESS ENERGY	674.95
EMS	12,176.63
FIRE	7,753.69
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	4,927.46
UTILITIES	1,122.76
ADD COURT COSTS	439.90
CAPITAL PROJECTS	5,933.34
LANDFILL	3,294.76
TOTAL	$ 1,692,599.15

MINUTES

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

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

ZONING

Rob Corbitt, Director

A. Hardship Variance

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

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

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

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

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

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

B. Final Plat, “Crane Acres”

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

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

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

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

PUBLIC HEARING

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

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

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

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

Rex Paramore asked if 92^nd Court would remain open.

Comm. Stevens responded 92^nd Court would remain open.

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

VFW

Ivan Chubb

A. Award forCountyEmployee.

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

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

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

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

C. Letter of Thanks.

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

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

COMMISSIONER MARSHA DREW

A. Certificate of Appreciation.

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

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Jordan Greeen

A. Tentative Five Year Work Program.

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

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

LEVY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Barbara Locke, Swain Strickland

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

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

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

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

CLERK OF COURT

Danny J. Shipp

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

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

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

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

PLANNING

Shenley Neely, Director

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

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

B. Letter of Support for the Town ofBronson.

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

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

LevyCountyFair begins April 7^th –April 10th

Garden Festival atFanningSpringsState Parkthis weekend

Wild Hog Canoe Race on April 30^th benefiting LARC

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

A. EMSTax Assessment Proposal

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

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

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

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

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

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

SHIP/WATER

Dick Tummond

A. Satisfaction of Mortgage.

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

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

B. CDBG

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

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

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

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

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

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

The meeting recessed at 10:50

The meeting reconvened at 11:00 A.M.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

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

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

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

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

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

COMMISSIONERS’ ROUND TABLE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Licensing Board currently has only three members.

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

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

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

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

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – March 22, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MARCH 22, 2011

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

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

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

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	104237-104380
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	411,118.89
ROAD	542,089.34
SHIP	4,595.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	70.62
TRANSPORTATION	29,365.87
COURT FACILITIES	99.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	306.72
EMS	40,048.62
FIRE	8,399.93
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	1,030.32
UTILITIES	7,369.46
COMMUNICATION	9,855.01
CAPITAL PROJECTS	2,264.50
LANDFILL	71,583.82
TOTAL	$ 1,128,197.10

MINUTES

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

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

PUBLIC HEARING

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

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

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

Chairman Stevens calls for public comment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ring Power $56,266.00 each

HighlandTractor $42,715.92 each

Live Oak Tractor $42,849.07 each

GreenSouth $40,350.00 each

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

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

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

SCOP – SmallCountyOutreachProgram

SCRAP –Small County RoadAssistance Program

CIPG –CountyIncentiveGrant Program

LEVY COUNTY SHERRIFF’S OFFICE

911 ADDRESSING

Mike West,

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

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

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

LEVY COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION

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

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

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

EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF THE NATURE COAST

Amanda Lovett

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

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Barbara Snow

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

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

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

Anna Prizzia

Slow FoodGainesville

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

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

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

Peggy Rowe

A. Discussion about thecountyPolicyregarding Volunteer Drug Screening and Volunteerism.

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

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

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

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

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

VFW

John Wayne Myers, Jr.

Vice Commander, VFW Rebel Post #5625

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

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

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Major Evan Sullivan

A. Status report on proposed communication center.

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

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

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

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

3. Agencies must have data cards for laptops.

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS

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

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

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

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CORRESPONDENCE

Heather Lombardo

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

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

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

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

The meeting recessed at 11:27 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:33 A.M.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE

Trish Seibold, Director

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

A. Proposed Budget Workshops.

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

COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Each of the Commissioners will be inTallahasseefor Legislative Day tomorrow.

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

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – March 8, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MARCH 8, 2011

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

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

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

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	104108-104236
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,016,399.09
ROAD	89,343.55
TRANSPORTATION	27,633.98
911	16,250.00
COURT FACILITIES	5,013.75
PROGRESS ENERGY	463.62
EMS	11,568.98
FIRE	5,344.28
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	2,838.90
UTILITIES	20,178.50
DRUG TASK FORCE	3,000.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS	31.68
LANDFILL	19,314.50
TOTAL	$ 1,217,380.83

MINUTES

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

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

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

911 ADDRESSING

Mike West, 911 Director

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

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

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

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

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

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

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

ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTY COORDINATOR

Dick Tummond

A. Neighborhood Stabilization Program – Funding Available forLevyCounty.

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

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

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Letha Keene

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

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

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

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A. Present bids for mowing tractors.

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

Live Oak Tractor

GreenSouth Equipment

HighlandTractor

RingPower

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS

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

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

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – February 22, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

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

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Also present were:

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

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

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	103977-104107
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	98,399.30
ROAD	506,798.13
SHIP	19,883.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	26,312.21
COURT FACILITIES	71.56
PROGRESS ENERGY	227.68
EMS	33,378.32
FIRE	7,021.83
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	124.03
UTILITIES	2,752.34
ADD COURT COSTS	1,355.78
CAPITAL PROJECTS	264.03
LANDFILL	75,909.66
TOTAL	$ 772,497.87

CASHIER CHECK	4,250.00

LEVY COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Joe Renaudo, Fire Dept

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

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

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

CITY OF CHIEFLAND

Teal Pomeroy, Mayor

A. Discussion of Silent 911 System

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS

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

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

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

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

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

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

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

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SHIP/WATER

Dick Tummond

A. Deferred Payment Loan.

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

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

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

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

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

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

The meeting recessed at 9:25 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:04 A.M.

WORKSHOP

LAKE-SUMTER EMS

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

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

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

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

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – February 8, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

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

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Also present were:

LevyCountyClerkof Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

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

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER

103774-103976

FUND

AMOUNT

GENERAL REVENUE

1,733,157.33

ROAD

205,418.76

SHIP

32,205.00

COURT TECH/CRIM PREV

720.62

TRANSPORTATION

28,308.92

911

9,880.00

COURT FACILITIES

22,637.00

PROGRESS ENERGY

13,075.27

EMS

37,575.27

FIRE

83,489.55

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

3,001.61

UTILITIES

27,141.83

DRUG TASK FORCE

7,265.59

ADD COURT COSTS

3,583.67

DEBT SERVICE

125,762.50

LANDFILL

132,597.05

TOTAL $ 2,465,819.97

MINUTES

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

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

ZONING

Rob Corbitt, Director

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

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

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

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

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

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

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Major Evan Sullivan

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

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS

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

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator

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

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

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

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

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

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

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Mark Johnson, Director

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

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

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

PLANNING

Shenley Neely, Director

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

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

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

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

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

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

Courthouse EOC Options Total

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

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

ACP 4,582.50 1,350.84 $5,933.34

Discussion followed among the Commissioners regarding using local businesses.

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

Yes No

Comm. Johnson Comm.Bell

Comm. Drew Comm. Stevens

The MOTION DOES NOT CARRY.

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

C. Presentation of quotes for mowing tractors.

Mr. Greenlee presented quotes for mowing tractors as follows:

HighlandTractor/John Deere $40,394.95

GreenSouth Equipment, Inc. $43,325.00

Live Oak Tractor $43,500.00

SuwanneeRiverKubota $44,300.00

Ring Power $61,542.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SHIP/WATER

Dick Tummond

A. Satisfaction of Mortgage.

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

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

B. Deferred Payment Loan.

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

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

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Anne Bast Brown,CountyAttorney

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

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

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

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

B. DEP Consent Order Discussion and Direction.

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

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

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

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

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

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

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

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

The meeting recessed at 10:50 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 1:02 P.M.

WORKSHOP

A. Discussion of Current andFutureCountyIssues.

B. EMSOverview.

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

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

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

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

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

Carol Graves

Ronald Grant

Renate Cannon

Terri Ezell

Carol Sutton

Patti Collins

Paul Shear

Trish Siebold

David Florence

Katie Graves

Shawn Holcomb

Nancy Thames

Jerry Zeigler

Bob Dickman

Quinn Lesher

Elysia Foran

The meeting recessed at 3:01 P.M.

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

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

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

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

Raising part-time pay to encourage applicants,

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

Raising theEMStax assessment

Changing to 12-hour shifts

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

Combining Fire and EMS Departments.

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

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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