LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

AUGUST 20, 2013

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on August 20, 2013 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

            Also present were:

 

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

 

 

Comm. Bell called the Meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.  Comm. Joyner gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER	112572-112691
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	89,902.46
ROAD	41,695.04
TRANSPORTATION	2,576.67
COURT FACILITIES	8.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	468.51
EMS	34,190.69
FIRE	173,136.33
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	624.47
UTILITIES	2,221.30
DRUG TASK FORCE	3,735.92
ADD COURT COSTS	578.34
DEBT SERVICE	100.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS	54,390.81
LANDFILL	77,151.39
TOTAL	$    480,779.93

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the following meetings were presented for Board approval:

 

Building & Zoning Director Interviews   March 7, 2013

Public Hearing                                      July 30, 2013

Regular Meeting                                               August 6, 2013

 

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

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Sheriff Bobby McCallum, Jr.

Budget Amendment Presentation

Ratification of Drug Task Force 2014 Grant Application

 

Sheriff McCallum requested the Board ratify the Drug Task Force 2014 Grant Application.  Sheriff McCallum stated he had been informed there were additional funds available bringing the Grant Application total to $49,270.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve ratification of the Drug Task Force 2014 Grant Application and signature of Chairman Bell as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Sheriff McCallum presented the three quotes to the Board for purchase of the main control panel at the Jail.  They are as follows:

 

Florida Detention Systems, Inc.             $22,700

Southern Folger                                        $71,945

SimplexGrinnell                                         $13,892

 

Sheriff McCallum requested Board approval of the bid from Florida Detention Systems, Inc. in the amount of $22,700.

Sheriff McCallum also reported to the Board of transfers within his budget.  The transfers are from Personnel Services to Capital Outlay for a total amount of $36,000 and to Operating Expenses in the amount of $35,000.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the purchase of a new main control panel for the Jail from Florida Detention Systems, Inc. in the amount of $22,700.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the budget amendments as presented by Sheriff McCallum.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Sheriff McCallum announced to the Board the Inmate Work Crew has been re-instituted.  A Special Investigations Unit has been created and Sheriff McCallum stated Jimmy Anderson has been promoted to Lieutenant in charge of this Unit.  Lisa Brock has been promoted to Lieutenant at the Detention Center.  Sheriff McCallum also introduced his new Executive Assistant, Kay Mikell to the Board.

 

 

SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

 

Jon Dinges, Assistant Executive Director

Presentation on Minimum Flows and Levels Results for the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee River and Priority Springs.

 

Mr. Dinges presented a check to the Board for payment in lieu of taxes in the amount of $30,401.84.

Following the check presentation, Mr. Dinges made a presentation on Minimum Flows and Levels Results for the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee River and Priority Springs.

 

Mr. Dinges gave updated information to the Board regarding the RESTORE Act and spoke of the program called Regional Initiative Valuating Environmental Resources (RIVER), a local government cost share program.

Mr. Dinges also spoke briefly about the Suwannee River Basin Action Plan.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Renate Cannon asked if the Town of Otter Creek was eligible under the RIVER Program for help with their water quality issues.

Mr. Dinges answered they would be eligible to apply for assistance.

 

Dana Sheffield questioned a project indicated in Fanning Springs by Mr. Dinges.

Mr. Dinges answered they are working with the Nature Coast Regional Water Supply Board to get water to areas in Dixie county in need.

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

1. Request approval of Agreement between Levy County and Southeastern Archaeological Research (SEARCH) for the George T. Lewis Airport in connection with erosion control.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Agreement between Levy County and Southeastern Archaeological Research (SEARCH) for the George T. Lewis Airport in connection with erosion control in the amount of $7,670.20.  This is funded by the Joint Participation Agreement with DOT.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Agreement between Levy County and Southeastern Archaeological Research as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Update for funding for the George T. Lewis Airport runway.

 

Mr. Moody gave an update for funding for the Board regarding funding for the George T. Lewis Airport runway.  The Joint Participation Agreement adopted earlier in the amount $451,000.  There has been an additional $300,000 provided by the State bringing the total to $751,000 which will provide funding for a concrete overlay extending the life of the airstrip to about 30 years.

 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

Mark S. Johnson, Director

Request the acceptance of the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) and Community Wildfire Protection Plan (SWPP) Agreement between Levy County and the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC).

 

Mr. Johnson requested acceptance by the Board of the Local Mitigation Strategy and Community Wildfire Protection Plan Agreement between Levy County and the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council.  The Agreement shall commence upon execution of contract and continue through September 30, 2014.  The amount of $10,500 will be paid from the Emergency Management Performance Grant.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to accept the Local Mitigation Strategy and Community Wildfire Protection Plan Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, General Manager

1. Request approval for services for Cost Allocation Plan to be performed by Tindale-Oliver and Associates, Inc.

 

Ms. Conley requested Board approval for services for the Cost Allocation Plan to be performed by Tindale-Oliver and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $20,000.  Ms. Conley stated this was encouraged by the auditors to be completed this fiscal year.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Cost allocation Plan as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval for Service Agreement with Nature Coast Middle School for transportation for upcoming school year 2013-2014.

 

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of the Service Agreement with Nature Coast Middle School for transportation for the school year 2013-2014.  Ms. Conley explained there are fewer students needing transportation home after school and the rate has changed to $5.00 per student, per day.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Service Agreement with Nature Coast Middle School as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

Matt Weldon, Director

1. Request approval to disqualify bidders under Section 25 of Invitation to Bid.

Mr. Weldon requested Board approval to disqualify the following bidders under Section 25 of Invitation to Bid:

 

Playmore West, Inc.                 Playmore Recreational Products and Services

Fort Myers, FL                        Fort Myers, FL

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to disqualify the above listed bidders as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request to award bid contract to the lowest bidder.

 

Mr. Weldon requested Board approval to award the bid contract for Henry Beck Park Playground equipment to the lowest bidder.  The bids received are listed below:

 

Playcore Wisconsin

DBA GameTime, Inc.

Longwood, FL                         $27,223.94

 

Swartz Associates, Inc.

Naples, FL                               $27,898.00

 

Advanced Recreational

Concepts, LLC

Melbourne, FL                         $43,000.00

 

Bliss Products and Services, Inc.

Lithia Springs, GA                    $29,785.00

 

Mr. Weldon recommended approval of Playcore Wisconsin, DBA GameTime, Inc. in the amount of $27,223.94, which is the lowest bid.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to award the bid contract for Henry Beck Park playground equipment to Playcore Wisconsin, DBA GameTime, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

1. Request approval and Chairman’s signature on the Medical Director Agreements.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval and the Chairman’s signature on the Medical Director Agreements.  The Agreement with Medical Director: University of Florida Board of Trustees amount is $29,000 and the Agreement with Associate Medical Director: Amit R. Rawal, MD, LLC through Gainesville Emergency Medical Associates, PA is $18,000.00 for a combined total of $47,000.00.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Medical Director Agreements and Chairman’s signature as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval for Resolution 2013-37 and Chairman’s signature to accept the annual Emergency Medical Service (EMS) County grant funds for the improvement and expansion of county pre-hospital EMS system.  The amount for this year is $4,740.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-37 and the Chairman’s signature to accept the annual Emergency Medical Service County grant funds in the amount of $4,740.  The funds will be utilized to equip classrooms with an interactive whiteboard, document camera, and cork board for training purposes at the Public Safety Complex.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2013.37 and the Chairman’s signature to accept the annual Emergency Medical Service County grant funds as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval and Chairman’s signature to terminate the current Medical Director Agreement with Dr. Donald L. McCoy, dated March 21, 2000, pursuant section 7.a.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval and Chairman’s signature to terminate the current Medical Director Agreement with Dr. Donald L. McCoy.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Chairman’s signature to terminate the current Medical Director Agreement with Dr. Donald L. McCoy as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Knowles provided information to the Board of a recent unannounced, unscheduled State inspection of the Levy County EMS from a compliance officer from the State EMS office in Tallahassee.  He reported Levy County EMS received no deficiencies out of the 180 areas of inspection.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Request approval for Yearly Bid Items.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of the yearly bid items for the Road Department.  The items bid on are listed below with the corresponding lowest/best bidder:

 

Asphalt & Colomix                   Central Material

Culverts                                    Metal Culverts

Motor Oil                                 United Fuel & Supplies

Porta Potty                               Jones Plumbing

Emulsion Prime (Tar)                Blackledge Emulsions, Inc.

Safety Items                             Safety Products and Safety Zone

Signs                                        Universal Signs & Vulcan Signs

Sod                                          Scherer Quality Farms

Striping                         Jenkins

 

After discussion Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the yearly bid items as presented, excluding asphalt.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Meeks

Request appointment of Paula Kennedy to the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to appoint Paula Kennedy to the Construction Industry Licensing Board.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Meeks read a letter into public record from Chief, Jeff DiMaggio, Bronson Fire Department thanking Chief Knowles for offering shift friendly classes making it possible for him to receive his FFII certification.

 

Comm. Bell gave an update of the RESTORE Act.

Comm. Bell announced there would be a benefit lunch for one of the Clerk’s Office employees with a family member recently diagnosed with cancer.

Comm. Bell also read into public record a letter from Haven Hospice extending an invitation to Chief Knowles to serve as a member of their Community Advisory Board.

 

Comm. Stevens expressed concerns over the transferring of water in Fanning Springs out of Levy County.

 

Comm. Stevens requested the Board hear a non-agenda item.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Johnson votes NO.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion for the Board to approve Ms. Neely preparing a letter with the assistance of Atty. Brown addressed to the Suwannee River Water Management District with the Chairman’s signature advising them it is a violation of Levy County’s Comp Plan to send water from Fanning Springs out of the county.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:12 A.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 10:30 A.M.

BUDGET MEETING

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT – (CONTINUED)

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Request approval for Yearly Bid Item, asphalt.

 

Mr. Greenlee presented information to the Board regarding mileage expense for transport of asphalt from Central Materials vs. V.E. Whitehurst.  After calculation, it was determined to be less costly to purchase asphalt from V.E. Whitehurst.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the purchase of asphalt from V.E. Whitehurst and colmix from Central Materials.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PARKS

 

Mr. Weldon provided proposed swim park rate increases to the Board.  The rates are as follows:

 

Individual                                  Family Pass                  Individual Pass

Proposal #1                  $1.50 – with sales tax               $40.00                         $25.00

 

Proposal #2                  $2.00 – with sales tax               $50.00                         $30.00

 

Proposal #3                  $2.00 – with sales tax               $35.00                         $20.00

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve Proposal #3 to increase swim park rates as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY – FIRE DEPARTMENTS

 

WILLISTON FIRE

 

Danny Wallace, representing Chief Stegall, requested Board approval of a 6% increase for Williston Fire, which calculates at about $12,000.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of equipment and materials for up to $12,300 to be paid by P.O.’s with invoices.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

CEDAR KEY FIRE

 

Chief Robinson requested Board approval of a $4,000 increase for the Cedar Key Fire Department.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of equipment and materials for up to $5,000 to be paid by P.O.’s with invoices.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

CHIEFLAND FIRE

 

Kevin Gay, Chiefland City Manager requested Board approval of a $48,000 increase for Chiefland Fire to be used for additional Fire Department personnel.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to keep the Chiefland Fire amount at $199,000, the same amount as last year.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner.  The votes were as follows:

 

Yes                                          No

Comm. Stevens                        Comm. Meeks

Comm. Joyner                          Comm. Johnson

Comm. Bell

 

The MOTION FAILS.

It was agreed by the Commissioners to address the county funding amount for Chiefland Fire at the next regular Board meeting on September 3^rd.

 

Mr. Moody stated there is a North Florida Broadband meeting scheduled for next Wednesday, August 28^th at 10:00 A.M. in Bronson.

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:01P.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                                 Chairman, Ryan Bell

 

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

AUGUST 6, 2013

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on August 6, 2013 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

            Also present were:

 

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

 

 

Comm. Bell called the Meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.  Comm. Joyner gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER	112370-112571
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,271,713.49
ROAD	154,002.28
SHIP	12,300.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	17,551.06
TRANSPORTATION	9,563.81
911	14,000.00
COURT FACILITIES	25.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	383.32
EMS	25,098.88
FIRE	157,219.18
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	312.43
UTILITIES	1,315.37
DRUG TASK FORCE	5,975.50
ADD COURT COSTS	6,743.86
IMPACT FEES – RD DIST II	70,418.40
DEBT SERVICE	542,923.75
CAPITAL PROJECTS	30,830.63
LANDFILL	74,677.71
TOTAL	$ 2,395,054.67

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the regular Board Meeting held on July 16, 2013 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular Board Meeting held on July 16, 2013 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

INGLIS RECREATION COMMITTEE

 

Ruth A. Ruppert

Request traffic assistance for upcoming parades.

 

Ruth Ruppert spoke to the Board requesting assistance in regard to road closures for the Trail of Trunk Treats in October and the Annual Christmas Parade on December 21^st in Inglis.

 

Comm. Bell advised Ms. Ruppert to contact the Sheriff’s Department for the Trail of Trunk Treats in October, however, action by the Board is required for assistance with the Christmas Parade in December.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to permit the closure of a portion of SR 40 and North Inglis Avenue for the Christmas Parade as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

1. Request approval of the Agreement with the University of Florida and Medical Examiner.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Agreement with the University of Florida and Medical Examiner.  The compensation amount for the District Medical Examiner’s services and University’s Faculty Physician support services, non-physician support personnel services and for facility usage is $53,009.04 annually.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Agreement with the University of Florida and Medical Examiner as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval for the proposed Impact Fee Study Agreement by James Duncan and Associates.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval for the proposed Impact Fee Study Agreement by James Duncan and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $39,500.  The purpose of this is to update the current Impact Fee Program for transportation and roads.  The Impact Fee Program will now include fire and transportation facilities.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Impact Fee Study Agreement by James Duncan and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $39,500 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Discussion and direction of the Interlocal Agreement between Levy County, Florida and the City of Cedar Key.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board discussion and direction regarding the Interlocal Agreement between Levy County, Florida and the City of Cedar Key adopted in 2007.

 

After discussion, the Board agreed by consensus for the Board Office to prepare and send a letter to the City of Cedar Key outlining questions and concerns by the Board regarding the Interlocal Agreement.

 

1. Discussion and direction regarding the County’s Utility Rates.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board discussion and direction regarding the County’s Utility Rates.  The current utility rates are $8.88 for University Oaks and $1.99 per 1,000 gallons used.  The rate for Manatee is $25.00 which includes 8,000 gallons.  At these current rates, the water systems do not pay for themselves.

 

After discussion, the Board agreed by consensus for the Board office to compile water rate information to bring back to the Board.

 

1. Request approval of USDA Lease Extension from July 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the USDA Lease Extension in Bronson from July 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014.  The office has downsized by the relocation of the Farm Service office to Gilchrist County resulting in a reduction in rent.  The annual rent will now be $16,458.16 at the rate of $1,371.51 per month.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the USDA Lease Extension as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

Satori Days

Request approval for 2014 County Holidays.

 

Ms. Days requested Board approval of the proposed 2014 County Holidays as listed below:

 

New Years Day                                   Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Martin Luther King Day                        Monday, January 20, 2014

Good Friday                                         Friday, April 18, 2014

Memorial Day                                      Monday, May 26, 2014

Independence Day                                Friday, July 4, 2014

Labor Day                                            Monday, September 1, 2014

Veterans Day                                       Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Thanksgiving                                         Thursday and Friday, November 27 & 28, 2014

Christmas                                             Thursday and Friday, December 25 & 26, 2014

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the 2014 County Holidays as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

James Shield, Office Manager

Request approval of Service Agreement with Creekside Christian School Transportation for upcoming school year August 21, 2013 – May 30, 2014.

 

Mr. Shield requested Board approval of the Service Agreement with Creekside Christian School and Levy County Transit for the upcoming school year, August 21, 2013 – May 30, 2014.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Service Agreement with Creekside Christian School as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LIBRARY

 

Lisa Brasher, Director

1. Request approval of Annual Plan of Service for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.

 

1. Request approval of Five Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2014-2018.

 

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval of the Annual Plan of Service for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 and the Five Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2014-2018 as required for State Aid.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Annual Plan of Service and the Five Year Plan as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Ms. Brasher reported to the Board the Library had not yet received the donation of computers from the College of Central Florida as she had reported previously.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

Request approval of submitted revised Deferred Payment Loan Agreement ratifying signature by Levy County Board of County Commissioner’s Chair.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of the revised Deferred Payment Loan Agreement ratifying signature of the Board Chairman.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the revised Deferred Payment Loan Agreement ratifying the signature of the Board Chairman as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

1. Request approval of Resolution 2013-35 authorizing the execution of a Small County Outreach program Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the widening and resurfacing of C326 also known as 78^th Place (Shellmound Road) in Levy County, Florida.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-35 authorizing the execution of a Small County Outreach Program Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the Widening and resurfacing of C326, Shellmound Road.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-35 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval of Consulting Engineering Contract between the Board of County Commissioners of Levy County, Florida and Mills Engineering Company for the years 2013-2014.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of the Consulting Engineering Contract between the Board of County Commissioners and Mills Engineering for the fiscal year 2013-2014.  The compensation for Consultant is on an hourly basis at the rate of $95 for Principal Engineer and other services are at the rate of salary times 3.0.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Consulting Engineering Contract between the Board of County Commissioners and Mills Engineering as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval of Second Addendum to the Consulting Engineer Contract.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of the Second Addendum to the Consulting Engineer Contract.  The Addendum is for the widening and resurfacing of C326 from the end of pavement to LCR 347.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Second Addendum to the Consulting Engineer Contract as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Greenlee also reported to the Board he had been contacted by Debbie Dalberg with the State Bridge Inspection Team and was informed in 2016-2017 the three (3) bridges in Cedar Key will be in the program for replacement.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

Request approval to increase not-to-exceed amount of fees for Nabors, Giblin, and Nickerson, P.A. for legal services for completion of licensing ordinance, flow control regulations, and notice procedure for privatization of solid waste collections and disposal, form $6,750 plus costs to $13,250 plus costs, and authorize County Attorney to sign an amendment letter to NGN approving increase.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval to increase the not-to-exceed amount of fees for Nabors, Giblin and Nickerson, P.A. and authorization for Atty. Brown to sign a letter amending the prior proposal agreement.  The requested increase amount is $6,500 bringing the total fee costs to $13,250.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the increase of $6,500 in the not-to-exceed fees for Nabors, Giblin and Nickerson, P.A. and authorization for Atty. Brown to sign the letter amending the prior proposal agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Meeks reported the BHS Football Team was featured in the most recent Florida High School Football magazine.

 

Comm. Bell

1. Request appointment of Billy Hinote to the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

 

Comm. Bell requested Board approval to re-appoint Mr. Hinote to the Construction Industry Licensing Board as he had expressed an interest in serving on the Board again.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to re-appoint Billy Hinote to the Construction Industry Licensing Board as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request appointment of Drinda Merritt to the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee.

 

Comm. Bell requested Board approval to appoint Ms. Merritt to the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Drinda Merritt to the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Update on the proposed Levy County Nuclear Plant.

 

Comm. Bell reported to the Board of the recent decision made by Duke Energy to terminate the agreement with Westinghouse for licensing with the NRC for the nuclear permit, however they are still working on the local licensing which should take two to three years.  At the end of this time period they will reconsider their pursuit of licensing with the NRC.

 

Comm. Bell also informed everyone sometime this fall there will be an announcement of the placement of a Natural Gas Plant.  Comm. Bell stated it is his understanding Crystal River had made the short list of possible locations.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:53 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                 Chairman, Ryan Bell

 

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JULY 16, 2013

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on July 16, 2013 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Danny Stevens

            Also present were:

 

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

 

 

Comm. Bell called the Meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.  Comm. Joyner gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER	112244-112369
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	174,180.96
ROAD	26,766.42
SHIP	8,415.00
NSP	47,000.00
TRANSPORTATION	99,458.89
COURT FACILITIES	126.10
PROGRESS ENERGY	468.51
EMS	35,566.92
FIRE	31,797.99
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	271.74
CDBG	25,395.25
UTILITIES	816.86
ADD COURT COSTS	578.34
CAPITAL PROJECTS	91,318.50
LANDFILL	3,850.27
MSBU’S	159,652.30
TOTAL	$    705,664.05

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the regular Board Meeting held on July 2, 2013 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular Board Meeting held on July 2, 2013 as presented with changes.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

CARR, RIGGS & INGRAM, LLC

 

Martha Garcia-Baker

2012 Audit Report Presentation

 

Mrs. Garcia-Baker presented the 2012 Audit Report to the Board as prepared by Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Sheriff Bobby McCallum, Jr.

Request approval and signature on the Application for the Drug Task Force for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, 2014.

 

Sheriff McCallum requested Board approval and the Chairman’s signature on the Application for the Drug Task Force for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, 2014.  The amount of funds set aside by the FDLE is $46,605 for the Levy County Drug Task Force.  These funds help supplement salaries or purchase equipment for the Task Force which is a county-wide jurisdiction.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Chairman’s signature on the Application for the Drug Task Force for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

 

Tammy Jones, Supervisor of Elections

Request approval for two polling location changes.

 

Mrs. Jones requested Board approval for the following two (2) polling location changes:

 

Precinct 8 – Move from the old Morriston Baptist Church to the new Morriston Baptist Church.

The new address is 3141 SE HWY 41, Morriston, FL.

 

Precinct 6 – Move from the Gulf Hammock Fire Station to the Gulf Hammock Church of God.

The new address is 3510 SE CR 326, Gulf Hammock, FL.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the polling changes as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

Mark S. Johnson, Director

1. Request approval to purchase Emergency Operations Center furniture.

 

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval to purchase new furniture for the Emergency Operations Center by using the State Contract pricing.  The purchase amount of $37,510.57 will be made by utilizing funding provided by Progress Energy.  The existing furniture will be donated to the Department of Public Safety for their new Training Facility.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of new office furniture for the Emergency Operations Center as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request acceptance of the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Grant (EMPA).

 

Mr. Johnson requested acceptance by the Board of the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Grant (EMPA).  The period of this Agreement is from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 and is in the amount of $105,806.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to accept the EMPA Grant as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

1. Acceptance of the Emergency Management Performance Grant.

 

Mr. Johnson requested acceptance by the Board of the Emergency Management Performance Grant.  The period of this Agreement is from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 and is in the amount of $58,279.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to accept the Emergency Management Performance Grant as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

David Pieklik, Executive Director

Progress Report Presentation

 

Mr. Pieklik reported to the Board progress of the Nature Coast Business Development Council focusing on the creation of jobs by new businesses coming to the county.

 

 

SOLID WASTE – NON-AGENDA ITEM

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

 

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

 

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

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-34 authorizing the Chairman’s signature on the application for the Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant in the amount of $90,909 and appointing the Director of Solid Waste as authorized representative under the grant.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-34 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE

 

Dr. Bruce Goldberger, Director and Professor

New Medical Examiner Building and proposed agreement presentation.

 

Dr. Goldberger made a presentation to the Board regarding the need for a new Medical Examiner Building and also presented a Three-Party Agreement with the University of Florida, Board of Trustees and William F. Hamilton, MD, Medical Examiner.  Dr. Goldberger emphasized the presentation was not about seeking funding at this time, but to inform the Board of future plans.

 

The Board thanked Dr. Goldberger for the informative presentation and looked forward to seeing information from him again.

 

 

The meeting recessed at 10:18 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:27 A.M.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

1. Request approval of Preliminary Rate Resolutions for Fire Assessment, Resolution 2013-30.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Preliminary Rate Resolution for Fire Assessment, Resolution 2013-30.  The Preliminary Fire Protection Assessment Rates are as follows:

Residential                                $110 per dwelling unit

Commercial                              $.33 per square foot

Industrial/Warehouse                $.05 per square foot

Institutional                               $.37 per square foot

 

Mr. Moody informed the Board there is a Public Hearing for Final Rate Resolutions scheduled for September 11^th at 6:30 P.M.

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Preliminary Rate Resolution for Fire Assessment, Resolution 2013-30 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval of Preliminary Rate Resolutions for EMS Tax Assessment, Resolution 2013-31.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Preliminary Rate Resolution for EMS Tax Assessment, Resolution 2013-31.  The Preliminary EMS Tax Assessment Rates are as follows:

 

Residential                                $119 per dwelling unit

Commercial                              $.07 per square foot

Institutional                               $.19 per square foot

Industrial/Warehouse                $.01 per square foot

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Preliminary Rate Resolution for EMS Tax Assessment, Resolution 2013-31 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval for Preliminary Rate Resolutions for Solid Waste Assessment, Resolution 2013-32.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Preliminary Rate Resolution for Solid Waste Assessment, Resolution 2013-32.  The Preliminary Solid Waste Assessment is currently $25 per each Tax Parcel.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Preliminary Rate Resolution for Solid Waste Assessment, Resolution 2013-32 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval of Preliminary Rate Resolutions for Road Maintenance Service Assessment, Resolution 2013-33.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Preliminary Rate Resolution for Road Maintenance Service Assessment, Resolution 2013-33.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Preliminary Rate Resolution for Road Maintenance Service Assessment, Resolution 2013-33 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request to authorize Resolution 2013-28 authorizing Joint Participation Agreement for the Cedar Key Airport Project.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-28 authorizing a Joint Participation Agreement for the Cedar Key Airport Project.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-28 authorizing a Joint Participation Agreement for the Cedar Key Airport Project as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Recommend to extend the proposed amendment for Carr, Riggs, and Ingram, LLC for an additional three years.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval to extend the proposed amendment for Carr, Riggs, and Ingram, LLC for an additional three (3) years.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve extending the proposed amendment for Carr, Riggs, and Ingram, LLC for an additional three (3) years as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Moody requested dates for Tentative Public Hearings for the Budget.

 

The Board agreed to set the following dates for Budget Hearings:

 

September 5, 2013 at 6:00 P.M. – Tentative Budget Hearing

September 16, 2013 at 6:00 P.M. – Final Budget Hearing

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

Satori Days,

Presenting a letter commending Bruce Greenlee on behalf of Richard and Elizabeth Gilson.

 

Ms. Days read into record a letter commending Bruce Greenlee on behalf of Richard and Elizabeth Gilson.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

1. Request to approve Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Jade E. Luthi-PA #516.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Jade E. Luthi, PA# 516 in the amount of $8,415.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Jade E. Luthi, PA# 516 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request to approve and authorize Chair to sign letter for submittal to the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO).  Letter contains county’s response to the March on-site Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monitoring report conducted by DEO.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval and for the Chairman to sign a letter for submittal to the DEO.  The letter contains the county’s response to the March on-site CDBG monitoring report conducted by the DEO.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve and have the Chairman sign a letter for submittal to the DEO as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request Board approval for Resolution 2013-29 adopting SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for submission to Florida Housing Finance Corporation, as required by Florida Statute.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-29 adopting the SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for submission to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, as required by Florida Statute.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-29 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

1. Request the Board’s approval to accept a donation of a Fire Training Tower from the City of Dunnellon.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to accept a donation of a Fire Training Tower from the City of Dunnellon.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to accept the donation of a Fire Training Tower from the City of Dunnellon as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request the Board’s approval to purchase an Advanced Life Support (ALS) Manikin for training.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to purchase an Advance Life Support (ALS) Manikin for training in the amount of $5,100.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of an Advanced Life Support (ALS) Manikin as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Request permission to purchase motor for fleet Ford pickup truck.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to purchase a motor for one of the fleet Ford pickup trucks.  The quotes received are for a 1-ton flat bed diesel truck used by the trimming crew.    The two (2) quotes received were:  White Ford Co., Inc., $8,100.00 and Lincoln Mercury of Gainesville, $11,349.34.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of a truck motor from White Ford in the amount of $8,100.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

Presenting proposals in response to Request for Proposals for Engineering and Related Services for RESTORE Act and set a date for interviews of proposers.

 

Atty. Brown presented proposals for Engineering and Related Services for RESTORE Act and requested the Board set a date for interviews.

 

The Commissioners agreed to set the date for interviews on July 30^th at 9:00 A.M.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Bell reminded everyone of the RESTORE Act meeting this evening at the Inglis Community Center at 6:00 P.M. and the two (2) positions still available.  One position is an at-large position and the other is job creation.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:56 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:30 A.M.

 

BUDGET MEETING

 

Comm. Bell called the meeting back to order at 11:30 A.M.

 

Sheila Rees spoke to the Board stating the changes from the last budget meeting were included in the budget run presented to them.  The budget as presented is out of balance by $54,000 and there is $1.5 million in Reserve which translates to about 6%.  It is recommended by the auditors to have about 20% in Reserve.  The rolled back rate is 8.3307 and 8.01 is the millage rate currently used.  Amounts were also provided by Mrs. Rees of varying millage rates from 8.01 to 8.75 for the Board to review.

 

Connie Conley spoke to the Board regarding the budget for Levy County Transportation stating she would like to hire a mechanic to be placed at the Road Department trained to work on the Transportation busses.  She informed the Board of the need for their computers to be gradually replaced.

 

Matt Weldon spoke to the Board regarding the low fees charged for use of the swimming parks in the county.

 

Bill Hammond spoke to the Board regarding the need to raise the permit fees for Building & Zoning.  He also advised the Board of the need for a new copier for his office.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:37 P.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                 Chairman, Ryan Bell

 

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JULY 2, 2013

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on July 2, 2013 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

            Also present were:

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

 

 

Comm. Bell called the Meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.  Comm. Joyner gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER	112090-112243
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,524,770.50
ROAD	159,361.51
NSP	38,642.40
TRANSPORTATION	10,435.27
911	14,000.00
COURT FACILITIES	6.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	629.40
EMS	35,735.82
FIRE	13,553.96
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	3,989.96
CDBG	30,218.00
UTILITIES	1,180.29
ADD COURT COSTS	1,300.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS	25,368.47
LANDFILL	29,480.88
TOTAL	$ 1,888,672.46

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board meetings held on June 4, 2013 and June 18, 2013 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting on June 4, 2013 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting on June 18, 2013 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

 

Tammy Jones

Request approval for Levy County Courthouse lobby wall space to display “Vote in Honor of a Vet” program.

 

Mrs. Jones requested Board approval to place a display on a wall in the Levy County Courthouse lobby for their “Vote in Honor of a Vet” program.  The goal of the program is to recognize veterans by encouraging voter participation among the entire voting population.  Veterans and family members of veterans who wish to participate will complete and submit a photo and short biography on a form provided.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the request to use wall space in the Courthouse Lobby to display the “Vote in Honor of a Vet” program.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

 

Hunter Bell

Eagle Scout Presentation

 

Michael Bell spoke to the Board and introduced his son Hunter Bell.  He stated Hunter has completed all requirements for Life Scout which makes him a candidate for Eagle Scout.  His presentation will describe the project he has chosen to achieve this.

 

Hunter Bell spoke to the Board explaining a project he has chosen to earn Eagle Scout.  Hunter stated he had spoken to Matt Weldon, the Parks Director about building two new picnic tables and trash can holders at Blue Springs Park.  With the Board’s approval, he would like to proceed with this project and asked if the Board would waive the Park fee for himself and the other Scouts who would be helping him so they could swim afterwards.

 

[1]Comm. Bell indicated he would not vote on this item as he was related to Hunter Bell.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the construction of picnic tables and trash can holders as requested as well as waiving the Park fee for Hunter and the other Scouts to swim afterwards.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

Request motion to set Health Insurance Premiums paid by the Board for Employees’ coverage for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.

 

Mr. Moody requested action by the Board to set Health Insurance Premiums paid by the Board for Employees’ coverage for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.  Mr. Moody stated the overall increase is 6.4%.  This calculates to an increase of $11,197.94 per month.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to set the Health Insurance Premiums paid by the Board for Employees’ coverage for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 at 6.4% as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

Mark S. Johnson, Director

Request acceptance of the Memorandum of Understanding between the American Red Cross North Central Florida Chapter and Levy County.

 

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval for acceptance of the Memorandum of Understanding between the American Red Cross, North Central Florida Chapter and Levy County.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to accept the Memorandum of Understanding between the American Red Cross, North Central Florida Chapter and Levy County.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, General Manager

Request approval of Resolution 2013-27 authorizing the Trip and Equipment Grant for period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.

 

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-27 authorizing the Trip and Equipment Grant for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.  The total project amount is $401,656 and the reimbursement amount will be $361,490.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-27 authorizing the Trip and Equipment Grant as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

Request to ratify State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Fiscal Year 2013-2014 funding certification signed by Levy County Commission Chairman Ryan Bell.

 

Ms. Neely requested ratification of the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.  The Funding Certification was signed by Chairman Ryan Bell in order to meet the June 30, 2013 deadline.  Ms. Neely stated Levy County has been allocated $350,000 to be spent in two years.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to ratify the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

1. Request Board’s approval to accept an Emergency Medical Services 75/25 matching grant in the amount of $61,230.00 from the Florida Department of Health for the purchase of power lift stretchers.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to accept an Emergency Medical Services 75/25 matching grant in the amount of $61,230 from the Florida Department of Health for the purchase of power lift stretchers.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to accept the Emergency Medical Services 75/25 matching grant in the amount of $61,230 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request Board’s approval to purchase six (6) new Stryker power lift stretchers at a total cost of $81.640.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to purchase six (6) new Stryker power lift stretchers at a total cost of $81,640.  Mr. Knowles explained the funds for the previously approved matching grant will be used for this purchase.  He also explained Stryker is a sole source provider for the power lift stretchers.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of six (6) new Stryker power lift stretchers as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request Board approval and the Chairman’s signature on the Agreement with Tower Communication Services, Inc. to move forward with the reconstruction of the Bronson Communications Tower that collapsed in 2012.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval and the Chairman’s signature on the Agreement with Tower Communication Services, Inc. to move forward with the reconstruction of the Bronson Communications Tower which collapsed in 2012.  Mr. Knowles stated the funds for this project will come from the insurance carrier to rebuild the tower.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Chairman’s signature and approval of the Agreement with Tower Communication Services, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

1. Yearly Report Presentation.

 

Mr. Knowles gave a brief overview of the Department of Public Safety’s Yearly Report to the Board.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

1. Request to purchase two John Deere 6115D Cab Tractors (corrective action from 6/4/13 BOCC meeting).

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to purchase two (2) John Deere 6115D cab tractors.  Mr. Greenlee explained this is corrective action from the 6/4/13 meeting.  At the 6/4/13 meeting, the amount approved was $36,400 for two (2) tractors.  The correct amount for the two (2) tractors is $89,600.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to purchase two (2) John Deere 6115D for the total amount of $89,600 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request to purchase two Bush Hog (3815) mowers for $15,200.00 each, total cost $30,400.00 off State Contract with Ag-Pro.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to purchase two (2) Bush Hog (3815) mowers for a total price of $30,400 by using State Contract pricing through Ag-Pro.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the purchase of two (2) Bush Hog (3815) mowers for a total price of $30,400 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

Request permission to increase contract with Clean Harbors by 3%.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval for an increase in the contract with Clean Harbors by 3%.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the increase in the contract with Clean Harbors by 3% as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Joyner reminded everyone of the July 4^th Parade to be held tomorrow in Williston.  Mr. Knowles advised him the fire truck is ready for the Commissioners to ride or walk with in the parade.

 

Comm. Meeks stated he had attended the Florida Association of County’s Annual Convention last week in Tampa and reported it was very informative.

Mr. Meeks stated he had also attended the graduation for Firefighter II training held at Black Prong last night and was proud for those who had graduated and commended Chief Knowles and staff for a job well done.

Comm. Meeks also reported the next North Florida Broadband meeting is scheduled for July 10^th in Palatka.

 

Comm. Bell stated the next RESTORE Act Town Hall meeting is scheduled to be in Inglis on July 16^th at 6:00 P.M. at the Inglis Community Center.

 

Comm. Bell thanked Representative Charlie Stone for attending the Board meeting today.

 

Renate Cannon asked what the status is on the RESTORE Act and if the State had received any money.

Atty. Brown answered there has been no money distributed yet.

 

Dana Sheffield expressed thanks for Representative Charlie Stone for coming to the Board meeting today.

 

The meeting recessed at 9:34 A.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 1:00 P.M.

 

 

BUDGET WORKSHOP

 

 

Comm. Bell called the meeting back to order at 1:02 P.M.

 

Kay Holcomb spoke to the Board advising them the most current changes given to the finance department had been made to the budget as presented.

 

The following elected officials spoke to the Board regarding their budget:

 

Sheriff, Bobby McCallum

Property Appraiser, Oz Barker

Clerk of Court, Danny Shipp

 

The following agencies had representatives to speak to the Board regarding county funding assistance for their budget:

 

Central Florida Community Action Agency, Robert Wilford

Suwannee River RAD Program, Ray Tremblay

Nature Coast Development, David Peiklik

 

The following Department Directors spoke to the Board regarding their budget:

 

County Agent, Albert Fuller

Animal Control, David Weatherford

Building & Zoning, Bill Hammond

 

The meeting recessed at 2:31 P.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 2:37 P.M.

 

After the break the following Department Directors also spoke to the Board regarding their budget:

 

Parks/Mosquito Control, Matt Weldon

Planning, Shenley Neely

County Attorney, Atty. Brown

 

After hearing from each of the above listed Departments, the Board agreed to set the next Budget Workshop on July 16^th following the Regular Board Meeting.  The Commissioners requested the millage rate be calculated in .25 percent increments for their review.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:08 P.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                                 Chairman, Ryan Bell

 

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LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JUNE 18, 2013

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on June 18, 2013 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

            Also present were:

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

 

 

Comm. Bell called the Meeting to order at 9:01 A.M.  Comm. Joyner gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER	111949-112089
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	75,914.63
ROAD	55,409.92
TRANSPORTATION	43,120.92
COURT FACILITIES	23.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	468.51
EMS	279,252.70
FIRE	25,855.93
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	3,972.99
UTILITIES	943.95
DRUG TASK FORCE	1,491.00
COMMUNICATION	21,362.58
ADD COURT COSTS	578.34
CAPITAL PROJECTS	2,734.46
LANDFILL	88,058.50
TOTAL	$    599,187.43

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on May 21, 2013 were presented for approval.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held on May 21, 2013 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

 

Fred Heimrich and Ivan Chubb

Presenting two (2) Awards of Appreciation on behalf of the Disabled American Veterans.

 

Ivan Chubb and Fred Heimrich presented an Award of Appreciation on behalf of the Disabled American Veterans to Bubba Castell.  The second Award was for Connie Conley, not present.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

1. Requesting permission to advertise to bid for the yearly operating supplies for the Levy County Road Department.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to advertise for bids for the Road Departments yearly operating supplies.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve advertisement for bids by the Road Department for yearly operating supplies as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Requesting approval of Notice of Compliance regarding a Public Road (SE 59^th Lane).

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of the Notice of Compliance regarding a Public Road (SE 59^th Lane).

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Notice Compliance as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Sheriff Bobby McCallum, Jr.

Requesting approval for budget amendments.

 

Sheriff McCallum requested Board approval for budget amendments with regard to the 3% raise amount approved at the last Board Meeting.  The budget amendment for the Sheriff’s Department will be $57,895.81 for the remainder of the fiscal year.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the budget amendment for the Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $57,895.81 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Sheriff McCallum requested Board approval for transfers within his current budget in the amount of $170,000 from Personal Services in the Law Enforcement Budget to Operating in Capital Outlay.  Sheriff McCallum also requested Board approval for the transfer of $50,000 from Personal Services in the Corrections Budget to Operating Expenses in Capital Outlay.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the requested budget transfers as presented by Sheriff McCallum.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

 

Tammy Jones

Requesting approval for budget amendments.

 

Mrs. Jones requested Board approval for a budget amendment regarding the 3% raise amount approved at the last Board Meeting.  The requested amount to transfer is $15,000.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the budget transfer of $15,000 as requested for the Supervisor of Elections.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

1. Presenting bids for the Impact Fee Study for Fire and Transportation Facilities.

 

Mr. Moody presented the bids for the Impact Fee Study for Fire and Transportation Facilities to the Board.  The two (2) bids received are as follows:

 

Duncan Associates                   $39,500

Tischler Bise                             $55,760

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to accept the Impact Fee Study bid for Fire and Transportation Facilities from Duncan Associates in the amount of $39,500.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Requesting proposed dates for Budget Workshops.

 

Mr. Moody requested proposed dates for Budget Workshops from the Board.

 

After discussion, the Commissioners agreed to conduct a Budget Workshop on July 2^nd at 1:00 P.M. and the date of July 30^th at 9:00 A.M. was agreed upon to set the Tentative Millage.

 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

Mark S. Johnson, Director

Requesting Board approval on purchase price increase on portable generators previously approved at the May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting.

 

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval of a $260 increase from the original quote for portable generators to be purchased from Northern Tool & Equipment as approved at the Regular Board Meeting held on May 21, 2013.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the increase of $260 for portable generators as requested.  The Total price for the two (2) generators is now $16,259.93.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

James Shield, Office Manager

1. Requesting approval for Medicaid Non-Emergency Trips Amendment #5 for Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, amount $468,351.00.

 

Mr. Shields requested Board approval for Amendment No. 5 to the Medicaid Non-Emergency Trips Program for Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.  This Agreement is increased by $468,351.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Medicaid Non-Emergency Trips Amendment No. 5 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Requesting approval to adopt Resolution 2013-26, authorizing Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council to file a Transportation Disadvantage Trust Fund Grant Application with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged.

 

Mr. Shields requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-26, authorizing the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council to file a Transportation Disadvantage Trust Fund Grant Application with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-26 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

Requesting the Chairman’s signature on the Agreement between Levy County and AREHNA Engineering, Inc.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of the Chairman’s signature on the Agreement between Levy County and AREHNA Engineering, Inc.  This Agreement is for geotechnical engineering services at the reconstruction site of the Bronson communications tower in the amount of $5,950.  This will be paid from the insurance settlement for the project.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Chairman’s signature on the Agreement between Levy County and AREHNA Engineering, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Knowles informed everyone the Public Safety held this past weekend was a success and he wished to thank three (3) County employees who helped to make the event possible.  They were:  John MacDonald/Emergency Management, Bruce Greenlee and Charlie Bedford/Road Department.   He also thanked Tammy Jones, Supervisor of Elections for printing of maps and Sheriff McCallum for providing the Color Guard.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

Requesting approval of Agreement for legal services with Allen, Norton, and Blue, P.A. for legal services related to employment issues.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of an Agreement with Allen, Norton and Blue, P.A. for legal services related to employment issues.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Agreement with Allen, Norton and Blue, P.A. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Peggy Mayo spoke to the Board regarding the procedure getting a road in Oak Ridge Estates county maintained.

 

The following members of the audience also spoke to the Board and asked questions or made comments:  Renate Cannon, Dana Sheffield and Barney Cannon.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Meeks reported of the Broadband meeting held in Bronson recently stating the Town of Bronson had joined with the North Florida Broadband Authority.

 

Comm. Bell reported of the two (2) recent RESTORE Act Town Hall meetings held in Bronson and in Cedar Key.  The next meeting will be on July 16^th at the Inglis Community Center at 6:00 P.M.  There are two (2) seats still available, an “at-large” community member seat and a “job creation” seat.

 

 LEVY COUNTY CLERK OF COURT

 

Jose Esteves, Director of Information Technology

Scott DeBerry, Information Technology Specialist

Levy County Information Technology Presentation

 

Scott DeBerry and Jose Esteves gave a presentation to the Board regarding cyber attacks virus protection software currently used.  Coming in 2014, Microsoft will no longer support Windows XP.  The majority of workstations within the county use this software.  Mr. DeBerry stated not all of the county workstations are on the same network, therefore cannot be monitored or secured.  The combined mandates by the State and upcoming changes in software protection have created a need for updates to systems and wiring within the courthouse and county offices.  This will be a large expense therefore the Clerk’s Office is asking the Board for financial assistance in order to make these changes and updates when the time comes.

 

After discussion, the Board requested the IT Department provide them with a proposal or plan for the system upgrades.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:44 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                                 Chairman, Ryan Bell

 

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JUNE 4, 2013

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on June 4, 2013 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Mike Joyner

            Also present were:

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

 

 

Comm. Bell called the Meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.  Comm. Joyner gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER	111795-111948
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,191,690.83
ROAD	167,835.39
SHIP	450.00
NSP	27,246.40
TRANSPORTATION	4,872.36
911	14,000.00
COURT FACILITIES	6.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	3,177.64
EMS	25,708.70
FIRE	66,650.51
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	3,161.72
CDBG	4,000.00
UTILITIES	2,244.15
DRUG TASK FORCE	14,126.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS	33,616.67
LANDFILL	3,739.85
TOTAL	$ 1,562,526.22

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on May 7, 2013 were presented for approval.

 

Comm. Joyner made a Motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on May 7, 2013 with the correction of time printed on page 7 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Bill Hammond, Development Director

1. PP 3-13 Croft Land Surveying representing Jerry and Linda Orenchak, petitioning the Board for a Preliminary Plat of “Oak Manor Estates, Re-Plat of Lots 9 and 10”, a residential subdivision located in Section 2, Township 11S, Range 14E, in Levy County.  Said parcel contains 13.78 acres more or less.  This plat will consist of two (2) residential lots.  The zoning designation is “ARR” Agriculture/Rural Residential.

 

Atty. Brown asked if any of the Commissioners had any ex-parte communication with any of the petitioners.  There were none.

 

Atty. Brown administered swearing in of the audience for any who would wish to speak regarding the petitions presented.

 

Mr. Hammond presented for Board approval PP 3-13, a Preliminary Plat of “Oak Manor Estates, Re-Plat of Lots 9 and 10” as submitted by Croft Land Surveying representing Jerry and Linda Orenchak.

 

Comm. Bell asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak for or against the petition as presented.  There were none.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve PP 3-13, a Preliminary Plat of “Oak Manor Estates, Replat of Lots 9 and 10” as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. SE 3-12 Clyde McGarva representing Landrum Memorial American Legion Post 236, petitioning the Board for a Special Exception to allow on-premise sales and consumption of alcohol in a chartered or incorporated private country club or lodge, on a parcel of land located in Bronson Heights Subdivision, Lot 2, Block 13, in Section21, Township 12S, Range 17E.  Said parcel contains 1.78 acres more or less.  This parcel has a zoning designation of “RR-2” Rural Residential-2 and a land use of “LDR” Low Density Residential.

 

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

 

The following members of the audience spoke in favor of the Petition:  Clyde McGarva, Pat Plemmons, and Gary Johnson.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve SE-12, a Special Exception to allow on-premise sales and consumption of alcohol in a chartered or incorporated private country club as requested.  Second was made by Comm Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

Bill Henderson

Presenting the Florida Department of Transportation’s County Transportation Priorities.

 

Mr. Henderson presented the Florida Department of Transportation’s County Transportation Priorities to the Board.  The County is due to have their priority list to the Department of Transportation by July 1^st.  Some of the projects Mr. Henderson specifically spoke of were:

 

Highways:  State Highways

Resurfacing – SR 24 from SR 55 (US 19) to Bronson City Limits for 2015

Sidewalk – SR 55 (US 19/98) from Withlacoochee River to Inglis Avenue for 2014

 

Highways:  Local Roads

Resurfacing – CR 40 East from US 19/US 98 to Marion County Line for 2014

 

Highways:  Off State Hwy. Sys./Off Fed. Sys.

Bridge Replacement – C St. Cedar Key Channel Bridge #340014 for 2017

Bridge Replacement – CR 456 (Gulf Blvd.) at Lewis Pass Bridge #340011 for 2017

Bridge Replacement – CR 456 (Gulf Blvd.) Creek to Daughtry Bayou Bridge #340010 for 2017

Bridge Replacement – CR 326 at Wacasassa River Bridge #340016 for 2015

Resurfacing – NW 110^th Ave/Clay Landing Road from SR 320 to end of road for 2016

 

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

 

Tammy Jones

Requesting conceptual approval of funding for purchasing of a new voting system with an estimated range of $250,000 and authority to proceed with the purchasing process.

 

Mrs. Jones spoke to the Board informing them of the outdated voting equipment currently used in the Elections Office in need of replacement.  The estimated cost would be around $250,000 for the purchase of a new voting system and this purchase will be made with the upcoming budget.

 

The Commissioners agreed by consensus to authorize Mrs. Jones to proceed with seeking a company and pricing information for the purchase of a new voting system.  She will then bring this information back to the Board for approval of the purchase.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Sheriff Bobby McCallum

Request approval and Chair signature on the Certificate of Participation for the Drug Task Force, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.

 

Sheriff McCallum requested Board approval and signature of the Chairman on the Certificate of Participation for the Drug Task Force, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $46,605.  These funds help supplement salaries or purchase equipment for the Task Force.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve submittal and Chairman’s signature on the Certificate of Participation for the Drug Task Force, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Sheriff McCallum also reported to the Board of the Chiller situation at the Jail.  He stated they should have all quotes to present at the next Board meeting.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Lt. Tremblay of the Chiefland Police Department spoke to the Board of a Self-Defense Program called the Suwannee Valley RAD Program for Ladies which will begin in July.  There will be a $25 registration fee to participants, but upon completion of the program, the fee is refunded.  Lt. Tremblay stated the startup cost for materials and supplies will be about $9,500.  The program is offered to ladies of the Levy, Dixie, and Gilchrist area and he will be making this same presentation to them as well.

 

The Board agreed this program would be beneficial and would like to discuss funding assistance during budget talks which will begin soon.  Lt. Tremblay will be invited to come back before the Board at that time to request funds with the other non-profit organizations.

Mr. Shipp also suggested Lt. Tremblay speak with area Legislators for funding as well.  There could be a fee added to a traffic ticket designated for this type of program.

 

 

UNISON SITE MANAGEMENT

 

Larry Siegel, Site Development Officer

Presenting Offer Letters for the cell site lease conversion program.

 

Mr. Siegel of Unison Site Management, LLC spoke to the Board of an offer for cell site lease options for the county.  He proposed an offer to purchase a defined easement for the cell site lease conversion program for $164,905.

 

After discussion and questions to Mr. Siegel, the Board agreed to decline his offer.

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

1. Request to ratify the Master Collective Bargaining Agreement between Levy County Board of County Commissioners and Northeast Florida Public Employee’s Local 630 Laborers’ International Union of North America, AFL, CIO.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval to ratify the Master Collective Bargaining Agreement between Levy County Board of County Commissioners and Northeast Florida Public Employee’s Local 630 Laborers’ International Union of North America, AFL, CIO.  Approval of this agreement provides a 3% wage increase for the county employees, which excludes the Fire and EMS employees as they have their own Union Contract.  This increase will be effective on the first payroll following this Board meeting and will remain until September 30, 2014.  Mr. Moody stated there had been discussion for the Board to provide for the Constitutional Officers and the Sheriff’s office to give the same to their employees.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to ratify the Master Collective Bargaining Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval to pay invoices submitted by Rockcoustic Systems, Inc. for services (drywall, etc.) provided at the new Public Safety Complex; formerly Levy Forestry Camp.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval to pay Rockcoustic Systems, Inc. for services provided at the new Public Safety Complex.  The invoices submitted to date total $41,246.

Mr. Moody also stated the Department of Public Safety has been contacted by the College of Central Florida regarding use of part of the facility for Paramedic Training Classes.

Mr. Knowles stated the next Paramedic Program will be at the new Public Safety facility in August.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to pay Rockcoustic Systems, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Shipp expressed concerns regarding the lack of a budget, bids, quotes or purchase orders for this project.

 

Mr. Moody requested each Commissioner to work with the Clerk’s Finance Department over the next two weeks regarding the budget to bring information back at the next Board meeting.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Jeffrey Winter, Jordan & Associates

Requesting Board approval to waive the requirement described in Chapter VI, Section F of the county’s adopted HAP to withhold 20% in retainage from each draw request to allow for the release of withheld retainage associated with the original scope of work (completed) and to withhold 20% in retainage only from the approved change order(s) for the LC-05:  Hammock Project.

 

Mr. Winter explained the situation involving LC-05: Hammock Project and requested Board approval to waive the requirement to withhold 20% in retainage from each draw request to allow for the release of withhold retainage associated with the original scope of work (completed) and to withhold 20% in retainage only from the approved change order(s).

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the request to waive the retainer on the 20% requirement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

Requesting the Chairman’s signature on the Memorandum of Understanding between Levy County and the City of Cedar Key.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval for the Chairman’s signature on the Memorandum of Understanding between Levy County and the City of Cedar Key.

Mr. Knowles stated the Memorandum of Understanding is for a 50/50 matching grant program sponsored by the Florida Forest Service which is a part of the community ICOMM Communications program for the subscriber user equipment and will offset their cost.  Mr. Knowles also requested the Board approve the Chairman’s signature on other Memorandum of Understanding forms for the other municipalities which follow this same format.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Chairman’s signature on the Memorandum of Understanding between Levy County and the City of Cedar Key as presented as well as other Memorandum of Understandings with the other municipalities which follow this same format.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Knowles invited everyone to the Public Safety Expo Saturday at the Bronson Sports Complex.  The Opening Ceremony will be at 10:45 A.M.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM – ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Mr. Greenlee requested the Board hear a non-agenda item request from the Road Department.

 

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

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to purchase two (2) new mowing tractors using the Florida Sheriff’s Association state bid rather than submitting for bids for this purchase.  Mr. Greenlee stated the estimated cost for the two (2) John Deer 90 hp cab tractors would be around $50,000.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the purchase of two (2) new tractors as requested by using the Florida Sheriff’s Association state bid.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

1. Requesting to adopt Resolution 2013-24, objecting to the State’s addition of two (2) Aquaculture Use Zones in the Cedar Key area.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-24, objecting to the State’s addition of two (2) Aquaculture Use Zones in the Cedar Key area.

 

Those in the audience who spoke regarding this topic were: Richard Viele, Rose Cantwell, Rick Cook and Mike Hodges.  All were in support of the Resolution.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-24 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Requesting to approve Resolution 2013-25 amending Resolution 2013-08, establishing the Levy County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee and requesting to remove Shenley Neely. Planning Director, from the Levy County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-25 amending Resolution 2013-08, establishing the Levy County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee and requesting to remove Shenley Neely. Planning Director, from the Levy County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee.  It had been discovered having a staff person on this committee was not going to work out as it would create an internal conflict for that person.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-25 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Presenting an update on recent legislation relating to ethics and public meetings requirements (Senate Bill No. 2, Chapter 2013-36 Laws of Florida, Senate Bill 50).

 

Atty. Brown advised the Board of a few of the recent legislation updates

 

Senate Bill No. 2 is now Chapter 2013-36, Laws of Florida and is in effect now.  There are limitations on elected officials and other government employment they may have.  There will be required ethics training for the Board members and the Constitutional Officers not previously required.  Atty. Brown stated she will be putting together some training sessions.

 

The Financial Disclosure Forms for elected officials have changed.  The term “vendor” has been added in the gifts limitations as someone who is a prohibited donor for gifts.

 

Senate Bill 50 deals with public meetings and giving the public an opportunity to speak.  Atty. Brown stated this Board is already compliant with this.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM – SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Sheriff Bobby McCallum requested the Board hear a non-agenda item.

 

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

 

Col. Mike Sheffield provided bid information to the Board regarding the chiller at the jail.  The bids are as follows:

 

W.W. Gay                   $69,465/Trane             $71,845/Carrier           Parts Only/No Labor – 5 Years

Johnson Control           $61,070/York              $8,644/Parts & Labor – 5 Year Service Agreement

Comfort Temp              $65,000/Carrier           Parts and Labor

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the bid from W.W. Gay to purchase the Trane unit for $69,465 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to hear a second non-agenda item from the Sheriff’s Department.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Col. Sheffield requested the Board take action regarding the controls of the air conditioning system at the jail.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to purchase the control system with eight (8) control stations.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Meeks invited everyone to the Public Safety Expo to be held at the Bronson Sports Complex on Saturday beginning at 10:00 A.M.

Comm. Meeks informed everyone there will be a North Florida Broadband meeting in Bronson on June 12^th at 11:00 A.M. in the Dogan S. Cobb Municipal Building.

At the Bronson City Council Meeting held last night it was decided for the Town of Bronson to join the North Florida Broadband Authority.

 

Comm. Bell reported the Chiefland Watermelon Festival held this past weekend was a success and seemed to be one of the most attended compared to past years.

 

Those members of the audience who spoke were:  Dana Sheffield, Barney Cannon and Mayor Kirkland of Inglis.

 

 

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

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                                 Chairman, Ryan Bell

 

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MAY 21, 2013

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on May 21, 2013 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Chad Johnson

            Also present were:

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

 

 

Comm. Bell called the Meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.  Comm. Joyner gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER	111639-111794
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	183,110.22
ROAD	118,466.53
NSP	36,856.52
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	801.91
TRANSPORTATION	42,911.30
COURT FACILITIES	29.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	569.63
EMS	35,251.06
FIRE	7,766.82
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	3,469.99
UTILITIES	3,109.88
DRUG TASK FORCE	768.00
ADD COURT COSTS	3,178.34
CAPITAL PROJECTS	249,016.51
LANDFILL	65,951.52
TOTAL	$   751,257.23

 

 

UNITED STATES SENATE

 

Lynn Bannister, Representative of U.S. Senator Bill Nelson

Meet and Greet Session from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.

 

Comm. Bell announced to everyone Lynn Bannister, Representative of U.S. Senator Bill Nelson will be in the lobby for a “Meet and Greet Session” from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.

 

 PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

Presentation of awards to the First Responder personnel for their dedication of service exemplified on the evening of April 27, 2013.

 

Mr. Knowles presented awards to various First Responder personnel for their dedication of service exemplified on the evening of April 27, 2013.  Awards were presented to:

 

Levy County Sheriff’s Office                 Williston Police/Fire Dept.                    Dept. of Public Safety

Lt. Hunt                                    Ofc. Strowe                                         Paramedic Quesenberry

Lt. Mullins                                Chief Stegall                                         Paramedic Ritter

Lt. Dykstra                               Lt. Young                                             Paramedic Crawford

Sgt. Rogers                              Firefighter Cobin                                   Paramedic Kelly

Sgt. Landis                               Firefighter Kerr                         Paramedic Curtis

Investigator Crooms                                                                             EMT Rottman

Cpl. Sandlin                                                                                          EMT Kline

Dep. Prine                                                                                            EMT Keegan

Dep. Rowe                                                                                           EMT Willis

Dep. King                                                                                            Paramedic Sparks

Sheriff McCallum                                                                                  Cpt. Foran

Under Sheriff Beauchamp                                                                     EMT Neil

Col. Sheffield

 

Mr. Knowles recognized Dr. McCoy and made a presentation to Dr. McCoy for 17 years of service.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

 

Linda Fugate, Tax Collector

Presenting Resolution 2013-23 to authorize the Levy County Tax Collector to establish and operate branch offices in the City of Williston and in the City of Chiefland.

 

Mrs. Fugate requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-23, authorizing the Levy County Tax Collector to establish and operate branch offices in the City of Williston and in the City of Chiefland.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-23 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Bell votes NO.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Col. Mike Sheffield

1. Requesting approval for the Air Conditioning Chiller Coil.

 

Col. Sheffield requested Board approval for replacement of the air conditioning chiller coil at the Sheriff’s Office.  After explaining the situation, Col. Sheffield introduced Brad Sullivan with W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc. from Gainesville who gave further information about the air conditioning chiller coil and upgrading the existing pheumatic control system,   as requested in item B.

 

After discussion, the Board agreed by consensus to have Col. Sheffield request bids and bring them back to the Board for items A and B.

 

1. Requesting approval to upgrade existing Pneumatic Control System.

 

 

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

David Pieklik, Executive Director

1. Presenting Quarterly Report.

 

Mr. Pieklik presented the Quarterly Report to the Board of the Nature Coast Business Development Council.

 

1. Requesting approval for the appointment of Deanna Castell from Workforce Connection to the EZDA Board.

 

Mr. Pieklik requested Board approval for the appointment of Deanna Castell from Workforce Connection to the EZDA Board.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to appoint Deanna Castell to the EZDA Board as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

CITY OF CEDAR KEY

 

Commissioner Sue Colson, City of Cedar Key

Requesting Levy County to provide a trailer with staff to collect tires, oil and electronics during the Hazardous Waste Day on May 30, 2013 from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

 

Ms. Colson spoke to the Board informing them of the City of Cedar Key’s annual Hazardous Waste Day coming up and requested a trailer and staff to assist with collection of items from residents which live outside the city limits as they will only accept hazardous waste brought in by individuals showing their Hurricane Re-Entry Passes.  This is due to the expense of disposal which the City pays for.  Providing receptacles for county residents to dispose of their items will encourage them to get rid of these items properly and safely.

 

After discussion between Commissioners, Ms. Colson and Solid Waste Director, Benny Jerrels, it was agreed the Solid Waste Department will provide a trailer and barrels for paint and oil collection.  The City of Cedar Key can then return the loaded trailer to the Landfill when they haul the materials they have collected.  Ms. Colson stated they will come to the Board before next year’s collection for arrangements.  Mr. Moody stated he will contact Waste Pro regarding the use of a roll-off trailer for tire collection.

 

 

CEDAR KEY AQUACULTURE ASSOCIATION, INC. (CKAA)

 

Requesting support from the Board to the CKAA’s position on the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) proposal for shellfish aquaculture lease expansion in Levy County.

 

Speaking for the Cedar Key Aquaculture Association, Inc., Leslie Sturmer requested support from the Board for their position on the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services proposal for shellfish aquaculture lease expansion in Levy County.  The following individuals also spoke to the Board expressing their concerns for the proposed shellfish aquaculture lease expansion:  Rose Cantwell, Sue Colson and Rick Cook.

 

After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to have Ms. Sturmer coordinate with Atty. Brown in preparing a Resolution for approval at the next Board meeting.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Sally Price from Inglis spoke to the Board regarding the EZDA and Port Citrus.  She also spoke of Inglis possibly making the same request as Cedar Key if they decide to have a hazardous waste collection day.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

Mark S. Johnson, Director

Requesting approval to purchase 4-2000 Watt and 3-5500 Watt Generators.

 

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval for the purchase of 4-2000 watt and 3-5500 watt generators.  The quotes received are as follows:

 

Honda EU2000i           Honda EU6500i           Extended Total

Northern Tool & Equipment               (4)        $999.99           (3)      $3,999.99               $15,999.93

Electric Generators Direct                  (4)        $999.99           (3)      $3,999.00               $15,996.96

Wise Sales                                           (4)        $999.00           (3)      $3,999.00               $15,993.00

Mr. Johnson stated his recommendation is to purchase the generators from Northern Tool & Equipment as the other two bidders are out of state.  This purchase will come from their EMPG Grant.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the purchase of generators as requested from Northern Tool & Equipment in the amount of $15,999.93.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

1. Presenting Quarterly Report.

 

Mr. Knowles presented the Quarterly Report of the Department of Public Safety to the Board.

 

1.  Requesting Board approval for the Chairman to sign the Business Associate Agreement with EMS Management and Consultants, Inc.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval for the Chairman to sign the Business Associate Agreement with EMS Management and Consultants.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Chairman Bell to sign the Business Associate Agreement with EMS Management and Consultants as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

The meeting recessed at 11:10 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:15 A.M.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Requesting emergency repair for the shaker on crusher at Gulf Hammock.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to ratify emergency repairs on the rock crusher at Gulf Hammock.  A drive shaft had to be replaced on the shaker on the rock crusher.  The total amount was $10,260 for materials and $5,938 in labor for a total cost of $16,198.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to ratify emergency repairs done on the rock crusher at Gulf Hammock as requested in the amount of $16,198.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Greenlee informed the Board the grant application he had submitted a few months ago for a sidewalk project on CR 32 had been accepted approved by the State and will be funded through the five year plan.

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

Requesting approval for an Amendment to Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant Agreement.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval for an Amendment to the Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant Agreement.  The original Grant Agreement was approved in the amount of $70,588.  After purchasing the various pieces of equipment listed in the Grant Agreement, there were funds leftover in the amount of $7,118.  Mr. Jerrels stated they would like to move the remaining funds to their fuel line item and in order to do so, an Amendment is necessary.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson informed everyone of Chiefland High School’s Baseball team going to the State Championship.

The Chiefland Quarterback Club will be selling bar-b-que lunches this Friday for $8.  They will be available for pick-up at Chiefland First Baptist church.

 

Comm. Bell

1. Update on the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee.

 

Comm. Bell gave an update on the RESTORE Act Committee.  He reported of the statewide meeting he had recently attended in Key Largo.  There will be a “Town Hall” style meeting on Tuesday, June 11^th in Courtroom A at 6:00 P.M. to inform the public on what the RESTORE Act is and how to apply for certain programs.  There will be another meeting in Cedar Key on Thursday, June 13^th at the Community Center at 6:00 P.M.  The next meeting will be in Inglis the next month.

 

1. Discussion and decision for issuance of RFP for engineering firm.

 

Comm. Bell brought up for discussion the issuance of RFP for an engineering firm.

 

After discussion, the Board agreed to issue RFP’s for engineering firm.

 

Comm. Bell echoed Comm. Johnson’s congratulation to Chiefland’s Baseball team for making it to the State Championship and even though they did not win, he was proud for Trenton High School, another area team to have won.

 

Comm. Joyner announced there will be a Ranch Rodeo in Williston.  Local teams will compete on Friday night and out of town teams will compete on Saturday night.  The winners will then go to a State competition in Kissimmee.

 

Comm. Meeks announced there will be Memorial Day services at Rosemary Cemetery in Bronson on Monday at 1:00 P.M.

Comm. Meeks reported of a North Florida Broadband meeting in Cross City he had recently attended.

Comm. Meeks congratulated the three local high school baseball teams for their accomplishments this year; Bronson, Chiefland and Trenton.    Comm. Meeks also announced the Bronson FFA Banquet will be this evening at 6:00 P.M.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:40 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

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Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                                 Chairman, Ryan Bell