REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on February 18, 2014 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room of the Levy County Courthouse 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

 

 

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

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on February 4, 2014 were presented for Board approval.  – TABLED –

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Felicia Serafino spoke to the Board regarding Dana Fields giving directions to the Living Waters Life Center using 63^rd Lane as their main access road.  This is an easement which is privately owned and maintained.  The approved right of way, SE 123^rd Terrace had been improved by the Road Department.  Ms. Serafino requested assistance from the Board to prevent 63^rd Lane from being used as the access road for those going to the church.

 

Atty. Brown advised Ms. Serafino this is not something the Board can enforce and encouraged her to consult with an Attorney regarding legal rights and action which could be taken.

 

Comm. Bell encouraged Ms. Serafino to speak with the Clerks in the Civil Department of the Clerk’s Office for further assistance.

 

Diana Child spoke on behalf of the Tri-County Community Resources, which is a group of organizations helping people in need.  She informed the Board they are in the process of establishing a Community Resource Center in Chiefland which will serve the citizens of Levy, Gilchrist and Dixie County.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING – ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Request approval to adopt Resolution 2014-02 approving the petition to vacate, abandon, and close a portion of SE 118^th Avenue beginning at the South right-of-way boundary of SE 78^th Street (a/k/a Hunters Run) and continuing approximately 700 feet Southward to its terminus at the Southern boundary of the Fox Grove Farms Subdivision, as requested by petitioners, Lon and Nancy Borolla

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Resolution 2014-02 approving the petition to vacate, abandon, and close a portion of SE 118^th Avenue.

 

Comm. Bell asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for against the petition as stated.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Resolution 2014-02 approving the petition to vacate, abandon and close a portion of SE 118^th Avenue as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Mike West, 911 Addressing

Request approval and Chair signature on amendment to the Smart 911 Services Agreement.

 

Mr. West requested Board approval with the Chairman’s signature on the Smart 911 Services Agreement Amendment.  The amendment reflects a change in the final three (3) years of the Agreement from $5,000 per year to $3,000 per year.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Smart 911 Services Agreement as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

KEVIN LAW

 

Request permit fees to be waived or reduced for mobile home already permitted.

 

Mr. Law stated a mobile home has been on his property for over 10 years and all fees were originally paid.  He has now decided to move in and has been made aware of permitting fees totaling $2,713.55 which must be paid.  He asked if the fees could be waived or reduced.

 

Mr. Hammond and Comm. Bell explained the situation of the original fees collected and what they covered.  Comm. Bell stated the Board cannot waive or lower the fees.

 

 

 PREBLE-RISH, INC.

 

Alan Wise, Senior Project Manager

Discussion of Waccasassa Channel Markers findings and presenting options for the next steps.

 

Mr. Wise of Preble-Rish, Inc. presented Waccasassa Channel Markers findings and options for the next steps to the Board.  He stated there was a grant which could be applied for through FWC called the Florida Boating Improvement Program.  This is a 75% local match grant.  It could be used for the expense of replacing the channel markers.

In the past, they have successfully been able to use local boating improvement funds which are collected from vessel registrations.  These funds can be applied as a match for the grant.  Mr. Wise requested:

 

1. Permission to move forward with the grant application process.
2. Replace channel markers which are missing or
3. Re-establish and place all channel markers accurately, which will include a notice to mariners

 

 

An estimated cost to only remove and replace the 13 missing or damaged channel markers would be $40,000.  The estimated cost to re-establish and place all 25 channel markers correctly would be $55,000.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to give authority to Preble-Rish, Inc. to submit a grant application with the review of Atty. Brown and Mr. Moody through the FWC called the Florida Boating Improvement Program and to use the county’s local boating improvement funds; authorize Preble-Rish, Inc. to re-establish and place the 25 channel markers in the proper location as requested.   Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

JORDAN AND ASSOCIATES

 

Ronald Vanzant, President

1. Request County Commission’s consideration of a motion accepting a proposal by GSE Engineering and Consulting, Inc. to provide construction documents related to subsurface remedial measures (i.e. excavate and replace soils) and construction of a modified drain field and septic tank system located at 11811 SE 197^th Place to include preparation of a survey and a legal description of the encroachment of the project into the existing County Row.  This motion should be contingent on written approval by FDEO.

 

1. Request the County Commission’s consideration of a motion accepting a proposal by GSE Engineering and Consulting, Inc. to provide construction documents to perform construction monitoring for the drain field installation program.  This motion should be contingent on written approval by FDEO.

 

Mr. Vanzant reported to the Board the results of required field tests and modeling processes done by GSE at the Tarafa site.  The report indicated a non-mound drain-field system with a minimum 1,400 square foot area should adequately accept and process household flow.  Mr. Vanzant requested Board acceptance of a proposal by GSE to provide construction documents related to subsurface remedial measures and construction of a modified drain field and septic system at the Tarafa home location.  The fee listed by GSE in the proposal is a lump sum of $3,815 and $650 per day for construction monitoring up to five (5) days.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Addendum to Agreement between Levy County and GSE Engineering & Consultants, Inc. with construction monitoring services totaling $3,815 and $650 per day up to five (5) days.  Additional days over five (5) would require approval of Mr. Moody.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Stevens votes NO.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

1. Request approval of annual assessment programs for Fire Protection, Road Maintenance, Solid Waste, and EMS assessment services.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of Annual Assessment Programs for Fire Protection, Road Maintenance, Solid Waste and EMS assessment services as prepared by Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson.  Their professional fees are listed below:

 

Fire Protection                         $10,000

Road Maintenance                   $  8,000

Solid Waste                              $  7,500

EMS                                         $10,000

 

Total                                        $35,500

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Annual Assessment Programs for Fire Protection, Road Maintenance, Solid Waste and EMS assessment services as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval to dispose of surplus property at County Auction on Saturday, March 1, 2014.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval to dispose of surplus property at the County Auction on Saturday, March 1, 2014.  An updated list was given to the Commissioners for their review.  Included in the sale is a 1 acre parcel of land in Gilchrist County located near the Livestock Market and will be sold online.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the request to dispose of surplus property at a County Auction on Saturday, March 1, 2014.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

 

Bill Hammond, Director

Request approval for purchase of new copy machine.

 

Mr. Hammond requested Board approval of a new copy machine for the Development Department.  Listed below are the three quotes received:

 

Sharp MX-414n                                   $6,427

Toshiba 4555c                         $4,553

Ricoh MPC4503                      $5,553

 

Mr. Hammond recommended approval of the Toshiba 4555c, the lowest bid.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the purchase of a Toshiba 4555c copier for the bid amount of $4,553 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

1. Request approval to purchase eight (8) 6000 psi air storage cylinders.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to purchase eight (8) 6000 PSI air storage cylinders for a total cost of $10,120 from Channel Innovations Corporation to replace existing cylinders.  Mr. Knowles stated the purchase has been budgeted.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of eight (8) 6000 PSI air storage cylinders as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval to submit an application for the 2014 DOH 90/10 EMS Matching Grant for the addition of a seventh ALS transport unit that is turn-key ready.

 

1. Request approval to submit an application for the 2014 DOH EMS 90/10 Matching Grant to purchase a high fidelity patient simulator and playback system.

 

1. Request approval to submit an application for the 2014 DOH EMS 90/10 Matching Grant to purchase six (6) AED’s.

 

1. Request approval to submit an application for the 2014 DOH 90/10 EMS Matching Grant to purchase seven (7) mechanical CPR devices.

 

1. Request approval to submit an application for the 2014 DOH 90/10 EMS Matching Grant for the purchase of seven (7) portable ventilators.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of the five (5) above listed 2014 DOH 90/10 Matching Grants.  The items to be purchased and amounts to be paid by the county are:

 

7^th Transport Unit                                $21,055.50

Human Simulation Mannequin                        $10,372.00

Six (6) AED’s                                      $  1,760.00

Seven (7) Mechanical CPR Devices     $15,214.40

Seven (7) Portable Ventilators             $  5,870.00

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve items B, C, D, E, and F as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval to partner with Community Safety Net.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to partner with Community Safety Net at no cost to the county.  Through this program they will receive posters and books focused on safety education to distribute to children in our community.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the request to partner with Community Safety Net as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

1. Request approval for County Deed granting former Judson voting precinct property back to original grantor and others to fulfill the reverter provisions in the original deed to the County.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of a County Deed she had prepared granting the former Judson voting precinct to E.T. Usher, Helen H. Usher and Helen H. Usher, LLC in order to fulfill the intent of the reverter clause as stated in the original Deed to the County.  The former Judson voting precinct is no longer needed by the County as a voting site.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the County Deed to E.T. Usher, Helen H. Usher and Helen H. Usher, LLC as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval to waive requirements of S 112.313(3) and 112.313(7), Fla. Stat. for David Pieklik and Leslie Sturmer as members of the advisory board the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee.

 

Atty. Brown informed the Board of a situation with two (2) members of the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee, David Pieklik and Leslie Sturmer.  Both are employed by those who will be making application for the same grant funds and this creates a voting conflict for Mr. Pieklik.  Ms. Sturmer will not be affected as she is employed by a University.  There are also other applications in which their employers will be in competition creating another type of conflict which is part of the “full and faithful discharge of their duties”.   Atty. Brown requested the Board waive the requirements of s. 112.313(3) and 112.313(7), Fla. Stat. as they may apply to Mr. Mieklik and Ms. Sturmer in their capacities as members of the Committee.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to waive the requirements of s. 112.313 and 112.313(7), Fla. Stat. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval to adopt Opinion and Order to Deny Monument Placement Application of Williston Atheists.

 

Atty. Brown requested the Board adopt the Opinion and Order to Deny the Monument Placement Application by Williston Atheists.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Opinion and Order to Deny the Monument Placement Application by Williston Atheists as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson reported there were several individuals from local FFA Chapters placing in the State Fair.  The Chiefland FFA held a Cake Auction this past Friday and was a great success bringing in $6,100.  The Chiefland girls basketball team will be headed to Lakeland on Wednesday to play in the State competition.

 

Comm. Joyner stated he will be giving information soon of the Morriston Baptist Church Beast Feast.

 

Comm. Meeks stated the Bronson FFA Beast Feast and cake auction will be on the evening of Friday, February 28^th.  The tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.  This Sunday, February 23^rd will be the 4^th Annual Tommy Dunford Memorial at the AmVets Post 88 in Bronson at 1:00 P.M.  Funds received from the Bar-B-Que dinners sold will go toward a scholarship fund and for improvements around Post 88.  Comm. Meeks reported of the recently attended North Florida Broadband meeting.

 

Comm. Bell

Discussion on NSP3 Project in Chiefland regarding roadwork

 

Comm. Bell stated he had spoken to Bob Williams and Betty Walker from the City of Chiefland regarding an NSP3 housing project which had been completed and is now leased.  The street leading to the area, SW 2^nd Avenue is in need of repair.  The City of Chiefland is requesting Road Department assistance on paving a city street, SW 2^nd Avenue. Mr. Williams informed Comm. Bell some of the NSP3 money generated from revenues could be used to pay for materials to pave the street.  An estimated cost for the project would be $7,546, and Mr. Greenlee informed Comm. Bell there is paving equipment in the area which could be moved to this location.

 

Kevin Gay of the City of Chiefland offered any assistance which could be utilized as they have some equipment which could be used to complete the paving project.

 

The Commissioners agreed by consensus to have Atty. Brown begin the process of documentation required in order for the Road Department to move equipment for paving of SW 2^nd Avenue in Chiefland.

 

 

Reminder:  Informational Meeting regarding Community Rating System Classification Numbers at Levy County Emergency Operations Center at 1:00 P.M.

 

Renate Cannon questioned what the Community Ratings System Classification Numbers mean?

 

An explanation was given by Bill Hammond, Building Department Director.

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:33 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on February 4, 2014 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom A of the Levy County Courthouse 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 Shipp

 

 

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

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on January 21, 2014 were presented for approval.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on January 21, 2014 with corrections.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Development Department

Bill Hammond, Building Director

 

Swearing in of audience members wishing to speak for or against the items listed below was administered by Atty. Brown.

 

A. SE 3-13:  Melba Tillis, petitioning the Board for a Special Exception to allow a Private Family Cemetery.

 

Comm. Bell asked if any of the Commissioners had any ex-parte communication with the petitioner for SE 3-13.

Comm. Johnson and Comm. Joyner stated they had ex-parte communication with the petitioner for SE 3-13.

 

Mr. Hammond presented the staff report to the Board regarding SE 3-13, a petition by Melba Tillis for a Special Exception to allow a Private Family Cemetery.

 

Comm. Bell asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against Petition SE 3-13.  There were none.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to adopt Order to Approve SE 3-13, a Special Exception to allow a Private Family Cemetery as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.  SEA 1-13:  Joseph Florentine, petitioning the Board for a Special Exception Amendment to SE 1-06, to allow an additional 16 RV spaces to Cedar Key RV Resort Phase 2.

 

Comm. Bell asked if any of the Commissioners had any ex-parte communication with the petitioner for SEA 1-13.

Comm. Joyner and Comm. Meeks stated they had ex-parte communication with the petitioner for SEA 1-13.

 

Mr. Hammond presented the staff report to the Board regarding SEA 1-13.

 

Comm. Bell asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against Petition SEA 1-13.  There were none.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to adopt Order to Approve SEA 1-13, a Special Exception Amendment to SE 1-06 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

C.  Ordinance 2014-01:  Request approval for a rezoning for a rezoning for David G. Myler, Blue Grotto Property LLC.  Rezoning two acres more or less located in Williston Highlands Subdivisions from Moderately Intensive Commercial (C-3) to Single-Family Residential Rural.

 

Mr. Hammond presented the staff report to the Board regarding the request for rezoning by David G. Myler, Blue Grotto Property, LLC.

 

Atty. Brown read the title of Ordinance 2014-01 into the record.

 

Comm. Bell asked if any of the Commissioners had any ex-parte communication with the applicant.

Comm. Meeks stated he had visited the site.

 

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

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to adopt Order to Approve Ordinance 2014-01 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

D.  CU 1-13:  Ken Schwiebert, Devil’s Den, LC, petitioning the Board for a Conditional Use Permit to allow Outdoor Commercial Recreation.

 

Comm. Bell asked if any of the Commissioners had any ex-parte communication with the petitioner.

Comm. Stevens stated he had ex-parte communication regarding the application.

 

Mr. Hammond presented the staff report to the Board regarding CU 1-13, a Conditional Use Permit application.

 

Comm. Bell asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against CU 1-13.  There were none.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to adopt Order to Approve CU 1-13, a Conditional Use Permit application.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Present quote to replace culvert in Lake Johnson Estates.

 

Casey Duquette, on behalf of Mr. Greenlee presented the estimated cost to replace a 48” x 30’ culvert in Lake Johnson Estates to alleviate potential flooding.  The estimated cost to replace the culvert will be $3,192.66, including labor.

 

Comm. Bell stated the Board is waiting on information from the Town of Bronson regarding this item and will make a decision at a later date.

 

Non-Agenda Item

Mr. Duquette requested Board approval to present a non-agenda item.

 

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

 

Mr. Duquette presented a quote received from EJM Road Products for road stabilization of LCR 119 in the amount of $76,000 for one mile of stabilization.

 

Mr. Greenlee stated the road could be paved with asphalt for less than this amount.

 

No action was taken by the Board.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL

 

Andy Andrews, Publisher

Request approval for the Levy County Journal to be recognized by the Board as the official paper of record for Levy County.

 

Mr. Andrews asked the Board to withdraw his Agenda item from this Board meeting and reschedule at a later date.

 

Tom TenBroeck, General Manager of the Chiefland Citizen spoke to the Board stating he is prepared to present any information they may need today, but is also willing to come back at a later date if the Board decides to hear the item later.

 

Comm. Bell responded the item will be rescheduled for a later date.

 

 

WILLISTON ATHEISTS

 

C. Ray Sparrow, Organizer

Request Board approval for Monument Placement.

 

Mr. Sparrow, speaking for the Williston Atheists group presented for Board approval a request to place a monument in the area between the courthouse and the State Attorney/Public Defender Building.

 

Comm. Bell pointed out several items from the staff report regarding this request which did not comply with the County’s Monument Placement Guidelines.

 

Comm. Bell asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against the item presented.  Those who spoke are listed below:

 

For                                                      Against

Ray Sparrow                                        Gordon Keller

Frances Porgal                                     Anneliese Fleming

Sylvia McCullar

Sam Norris

Jack Schofield

Frank Schuler

Robert Jordan

 

Comm. Bell closed the floor to public comments.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to deny the monument application as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY.

 

Mr. Moody stated the monument placement guidelines are available online at levycounty.org and the staff report will be available in the Commissioners’ office.

The meeting recessed at 9:58 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:13 A.M.

 

 

JORDAN AND ASSOCIATES

 

Ronald Vanzant, President

A.  Request Board consideration of a motion to afford Robert and Deborah Tarafa, residences of 11811 SE 197th Place, Dunnellon, FL, rights to access and utilize County owned right of way for purpose of installing a non-mound drain-field system.

 

Mr. Vanzant provided information concerning the results of the required field tests and modeling processes done by GSE Engineering & Consulting, Inc.  GSE Engineering provided two potential drainfield solutions:

 

1. Non-mounded system
2. Vertical drain system

 

After speaking with Tommy McQueen at the Health Department, Mr. Vanzant stated option 2 would not be possible.  The non-mounded system of about 1,400 sq. ft. is recommended.  This option would require an easement of the county roadway to the property owners.

 

Atty. Brown stated she could have the easement documents for the Board at the next meeting.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to grant the property owners, Robert and Deborah Tarafa, access to the county’s right-of-way in order to complete the drainfield as recommended by GSE Engineering.   Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.  Request Board consideration of a motion to allow Jordan and Associates the ability to move forward with the procurement process in accordance with the County’s CDBG Purchasing Policy and adopted Housing Assistance Plan for Client #LC-02, Robert and Deborah Tarafa.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to amend the existing agreement authorizing GSE Engineering to design plans for a non-mounded drainfield system.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Atty. Brown stated she could have the easement documents for the Board at the next meeting and upon receiving the scope of work will draft the amendment to the agreement with GSG Engineering.

 

 

CLERK OF COURT

 

Danny Shipp, Clerk of Court

A.  Presenting Value Adjustment Board Member List for the 2013-2014 Value Adjustment Board and to include Commissioner John Meeks as an alternate.

 

Mr. Shipp stated for information purposes the VAB members for 2013-2014:

 

Ron Stevens – VAB Attorney

Ryan Bell – VAB Chairman

Mike Joyner – Member

John Meeks – Alternate Member

Shipper Henderson – Homestead Representative

Robert Philpot – School Board Representative

Chris Cowart – Alternate School Board Representative

Natalie Thomas – School Board Business Representative

 

A Co-Chairman will be selected at the next VAB meeting and this information will be reported to the Board.

 

B.  Discuss the need to select new members for the 2014 Value Adjustment Board year at the February 18, 2014 regular Board Meeting.

 

Atty. Brown spoke to the Board regarding a proposal before the Legislature which would create a new position, State appointed by the DOR.  This would be a magistrate sitting in on VAB meetings.  A special magistrate would also be created and is required at all VAB meetings.  The county would be responsible to pay these individuals.

 

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

A.  Request approval to donate dump truck to the Town of Bronson.

 

Mr. Moody stated the Town of Bronson has requested donation of a flat bed truck with the ability to dump in exchange for a City garbage truck which they were going to sell at the auction.  The Road Department will convert the garbage truck into a fifth-wheel truck to haul an equipment trailer.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to allow the exchange of a County owned flat bed truck for a City owned garbage truck as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.  Announce County auction Saturday, March 1, 2014, gates open at 8:00 A.M.

 

Mr. Moody stated the County auction has been scheduled for Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the Levy County Road Department.  The gates will open at 8:00 A.M. and the auction will begin at 9:00 A.M.  The items to be auctioned can be viewed on Friday, February 28^th with an accompanying Road Department employee.  There will be items from the Sheriff’s Department and the Town of Bronson as well as County items for sale.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, General Manager

Request approval of Amendment #6 for Medicaid funding being reduced by $39,029.00 for current contract, effects May and June.

 

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval of Amendment #6 for Medicaid funding which is being reduced by $39,029 for the current contract.  This affects May and June.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Amendment #6 for Medicaid funding as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LIBRARY

 

Lisa Brasher, Director

Request approval to appoint David Kendall to the PAL Board for the period of two years.

 

Ms. Brasher requested the Board appoint David Kendall to the PAL Board for two years (December, 2013 – December, 2015).

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to appoint David Kendall to the PAL Board for two years as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

Request approval to advertise an “Invitation to Bid” for the Inglis Tower Site-Communication Shelter Replacement.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to advertise an “Invitation to Bid” for the Inglis Tower Site-Communication Shelter Replacement.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion allowing an “Invitation to Bid” to be advertised as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

A.  Request approval and Chair signature for the 2013-2014 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance.  The grant is in the amount of $90,909.00

 

 

 

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval with the Chairman’s signature for the 2013-2014 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance in the amount of $90,909.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve with the Chairman’s signature the 2013-2014 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.  Request permission to purchase one ton truck for Recycling, a Caterpillar Generator for Transfer Station, and a Hydraulic Baler for Recycling Building.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval to purchase a one ton truck for Recycling.  He stated he had obtained price quotes from White Ford in Chiefland in the amount of $33,620, and Alan Jay in Sarasota, which is the State Contract price of $33,889.  The modification of the bed of the truck will be done by Shep’s Welding in Chiefland and the price is included in the White Ford total.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of a one ton truck from White Ford in the amount of $33,620 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Shipp pointed out the Board has a policy in place requiring three (3) sealed bids for items costing over $10,000 and requested this information from Mr. Jerrels.  The bid information would also be required when the Purchase Order is submitted to Finance.

Mr. Jerrels stated he would provide quote information as requested.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval to purchase a Caterpillar generator on State Contract in the amount of $49,020.

 

Atty. Brown stated the Board adopted a purchasing policy by motion and vote, not by Ordinance or Resolution.  Only a motion and vote would be required to change the policy for any particular purchase.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of a Caterpillar generator in the amount of $49,020 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Hydraulic Baler for Recycling Building – TABLED –

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

Discussion and direction on response from County Attorney to Board of County Commissioners’ questions regarding uses at Big Dock.

 

Atty. Brown provided information which she had researched in regard to Commissioners questions of whether there were any allowable income generating uses for the County at the Big Dock in Cedar Key.  She also provided information on the possibility of a floating dock.  In order to use the Big Dock to generate income, there would need to be a new State Submerged Lands Lease which the County would apply for.  Also, depending on what funds are taken in, the State may take a portion.  If all the income taken in is used strictly for upkeep of the dock, this should prevent the State taking any of it.

 

Comm. Bell spoke regarding a floating dock.

 

The Board agreed by consensus to move forward by having the Parks Department contact the County Engineer for information on the possibility of building a floating dock.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson reported the Education Foundation Gala was a huge success with record attendance.

The Stop Hunger Fundraising Auction held at the Methodist Church in Chiefland was also a success.

There will be a cake auction on February 14^th at 6:00 P.M. at Chiefland FFA.

Also, on February 28^th there will be a cake auction and Beast Feast sponsored by Bronson High School FFA held at the Bronson First Baptist Church.

 

Comm. Joyner announced there will be a PRCA Rodeo this Friday and Saturday night in Williston at the Horsemen’s Park.

 

Comm. Meeks announced the North Florida Broadband will meet on Wednesday, February 12^th at 10:00 A.M at the City Hall in Lake City.

 

Comm. Bell announced there will be a RESTORE Act meeting next Tuesday at 3:00 P.M. in the Board Meeting Room.

 

 

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

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

 

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