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BOCC Regular Meeting August 5, 2014

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REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

AUGUST 5, 2014

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on August 5, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. 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:

 

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

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

 

CHECK NUMBER

116493-116661
FUND

        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

1,321,728.50
ROAD

87,790.25
SHIP

26,475.00
PAL LIBRARY

10,186.09
TRANSPORTATION

26,148.74
911

11,082.25
COURT FACILITIES

971.75
PROGRESS ENERGY

20.51
EMS

103,729.75
FIRE

74,462.57
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

1,492.83
CDBG

62.00
UTILITIES

35.92
DRUG TASK FORCE

668.00
COMMUNICATION

4,075.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS

3,162.50
LANDFILL

21,974.32
TOTAL   $ 1,694,065.98

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Meeting held on July 8, 2014 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on July 8, 2014 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Frank Schupp from Ameris Health gave an update to the Board of the plans for a hospital in Chiefland which will serve the tri-county area.  The size of the hospital has been reduced from 60 beds to 28 beds.  The name of the hospital will be Suwannee River Community Hospital which has been changed from the original name of Tri-County Hospital, LLC.  Mr. Schupp requested a letter of support from the Board for the Certificate of Need with the Agency on Health Care Administration.

 

The Commissioners agreed by consensus to draft a letter of support as requested by Mr. Schupp.

 

Renate Cannon spoke to the Board regarding an article in the Levy County Journal and the situation of ALS for Chiefland.

Clarification was given by Comm. Bell.

Mrs. Cannon also questioned the Bond Issue referenced in the Levy County Journal.

Mr. Shipp and Comm. Bell answered Mrs. Cannon regarding the pay-off of the Bond Issue.

 

 

NORTHWEST FLORIDA VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER WEEKEND COUNCIL

 

Charlie Frank, President

Presenting and awarding newly recruited personnel their bunker gear provided with Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant funds.

 

Mr. Knowles introduced Charlie Frank, President of the Northwest Florida Volunteer Firefighter Weekend Council who presented bunker gear provided with SAFER grant funds to three (3) newly recruited personnel.  To help volunteer fire department recruit and retain firefighters, the NW FL Volunteer Firefighter Weekend Council awards personal protective equipment (PPE) to new recruits of eligible Florida Fire Departments.  There have been eleven (11) members from local Departments approved to receive gear through this program.

 

 

MILLS ENGINEERING

 

Andrew Carswell

Presenting proposals for the Leachate Storage Facility Cover to be constructed at the Levy County Solid Waste Facility.

 

Mr. Carswell presented the following proposals to the Board for the Leachate Storage Facility Cover to be constructed at the Levy County Solid Waste Facility:

 

Ayers Carpentry, Inc.                         $  57,650.00

J and L Custom Construction             $154,260.00

Nooney Construction, Inc.                 $  99,962.00

JoyTech Construction                         $125,000.00

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to award the bid to Ayers Carpentry, Inc. as recommended by Mr. Carswell.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

  1. Request approval of an Agreement between Levy County and Knauff Funeral Homes, LLC to resume the medical transport services replacing Perryman Transport Service.

 

Mr. Moody stated Mr. Perryman had sent notification to the Board office of his intent to let his State License expire this year.  Knauff Funeral Homes, LLC has expressed an interest to resume the medical transport services replacing Perryman Transport Service.  Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the contract between Levy County and Knauff Funeral Homes, LLC.  The contract amounts are as follows:

 

Pick-up and Drop-off             $  95.00 Per Individual Body

Transport                                 $130.00 Per Transport of up to Two (2) Bodies

Bag                                          $150.00 Per Individual Body

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Agreement between Levy County and Knauff Funeral Homes, LLC as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  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.

 

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

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM

 

Mr. Moody requested the Board hear a non-agenda item concerning the Town of Bronson.

 

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

 

Mr. Moody read to the Board a letter received from the Town of Bronson concerning assistance with maintenance on a road located next to the Dollar General Market.  The letter states they do not have the manpower or equipment necessary to repair this road making safer passage for residents.

 

Mr. Greenlee stated the area in need of repair is about 350’ and would cost the Road Department about $738 to do the necessary work to open the road for safe passage.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Road Department assisting with repair work to the road as requested by the Town of Bronson.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

Satori Days

  1. On behalf of Linda Fugate, Tax Collector, presenting Recapitulation for Board signatures.

 

Ms. Days presented on behalf of Linda Fugate, Tax Collector the Recapitulation for Board approval with signatures.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve with Board signatures the Recapitulation as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request approval to appoint Tammy Jean Ippolito to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board to serve in the Citizen-User category.

 

Ms. Days requested Board approval to appoint Tammy Jean Ippolito to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board to serve in the Citizen-User category.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to appoint Tammy Ippolito to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, General Manager

  1. Request Board approval of Service Agreement for Creekside Christian School for the 2014-2015 school year.

 

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval of the Service Agreement for Creekside Christian School for the 2014-2015 school year.

 

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

 

  1. Request approval for IT services for our Route Match software.  This Client information will be backed up daily at the QTS Atlanta Metro Data Center.  Mobile access is available anywhere.  Cost associated will be $6,300.00 per year for 7 users.

 

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval of IT services for their Route Match software for a cost of $6,300 per year for 7 users.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve IT services for the Route Match software as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

Request approval from the Board and Chairman’s signature on the License Agreement between American Tower, L.P. and Levy County.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval and Chairman’s signature on the License Agreement between American Tower, L.P. and Levy County.  This agreement will allow Levy County to utilize the tower facility in Cedar Key.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve with Chairman’s signature the License Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

  1. Request approval of Consulting Engineering Contract between the Board of County Commissioners of Levy County and Mills Engineering Company for the years 2014-2015.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of the Consulting Engineering Contract between the Board of County Commissioners of Levy County and Mills Engineering Company for 2014-2015.

 

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

 

  1. Request to submit a budget amendment to take $47,554.00 from contingency money to balance the Repair Maintenance Equipment line item.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to submit a budget amendment moving $47,554 from contingency money to balance the Repair and Maintenance Equipment line item.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the budget amendment as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

Request approval for Resolution 2014-35, authorizing Chair to sign application for “Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant” and appointing the Director of Solid Waste as authorized representative under the grant.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval of Resolution 2014-35, authorizing the Chairman to sign an application for “Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant” and appointing the Director of Solid Waste as authorized representative under the grant.  Mr. Jerrels stated this year’s grant will be in the amount of $90,909.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2014-35 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

Request to consider settlement offer on Second Mortgage for Rachel E. Coke and, if accepted, approve Satisfaction of Mortgage contingent on receipt of settlement funds.

 

Atty. Brown requested the Board consider a settlement offer on a Second Mortgage for Rachel E. Coke and, if accepted, approve Satisfaction of Mortgage contingent of settlement funds.  Vesta Land Transfer Corp. is offering $500 to the Board in exchange for satisfaction of the Board’s mortgage.

 

After discussion, Comm. Meeks made a motion to make a counter offer of $1,000 and if accepted, approval of the Satisfaction of Mortgage as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the votes were as follows:

 

Yes                              No

Comm. Meeks             Comm. Stevens

Comm. Joyner             Comm. Bell

Comm. Johnson

 

The MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson stated he had been in communication with some of the leaders in Dixie County regarding the oyster issue as they are under the same duress in Suwannee as Levy County is in Cedar Key.  They have asked to be notified of any information or actions Levy County may take as they would like to mimic those same actions and will do the same for Levy County.

Comm. Johnson thanked all who came out to the VFW political candidates’ forum.

 

Comm. Meeks stated the absentee ballots have been sent out and advised everyone to be on the lookout.

Comm. Meeks mentioned a “Stuff the Bus” campaign here in Levy County this weekend and to check local newspapers for information.

 

Comm. Bell introduced Hunter Bell who gave an update to the Board on his Eagle Project he had recently completed.  Mr. Bell stated in addition to picking up garbage, he and volunteers added two (2) 8’ picnic tables at Blue Springs.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:20A.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 10:43 A.M.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BUDGET WORKSHOP FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS

 

Comm. Bell opened the Workshop by offering the Commissioners an opportunity to discuss the budget requests by each of the Fire Departments.

 

Cedar Key

Comm. Stevens made a motion to grant a one-time non-contractual additional bonus of $5,000 to Cedar Key Fire in additional to their contract amount.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Chiefland

Comm. Stevens made a motion for no bonus to be given to Chiefland in addition to their contract amount.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the votes were as follows:

 

Yes                                          No

Comm. Stevens                       Comm. Meeks

Comm. Joyner                         Comm. Bell

Comm. Johnson

 

The MOTION FAILS.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to grant a one-time non-contractual additional bonus of $7,000 to Chiefland Fire.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the votes were as follows:

 

Yes                                          No

Comm. Bell                             Comm. Stevens

Comm. Meeks                         Comm. Joyner

Comm. Johnson

 

The MOTION FAILS.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to grant a one-time non-contractual additional bonus of $9,000 to Chiefland Fire.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the votes were as follows:

 

Yes                                          No

Comm. Johnson                      Comm. Meeks

Comm. Comm. Bell                Comm. Stevens

Comm. Joyner

 

The MOTION FAILS.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to grant a one-time non-contractual additional bonus of $8,000 to Chiefeland Fire.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the votes were as follows:

 

Yes                                          No

Comm. Meeks                         Comm. Stevens

Comm. Bell                             Comm. Joyner

Comm. Johnson

 

The MOTION CARRIES.

 

Fanning Springs

Comm. Meeks made a motion to grant a one-time non-contractual additional bonus of $25,000 to Fanning Springs Fire.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Williston

Comm. Stevens made a motion to grant a one-time non-contractual additional bonus of $12,300 to Williston Fire.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Bronson

Comm. Meeks made a motion to grant a one-time non-contractual additional bonus of $10,000 to Bronson Fire.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

Inglis

Comm. Joyner made a motion to grant a one-time non-contractual additional bonus of $10,000 to Inglis Fire.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the votes were as follows:

 

Yes                                          No

Comm. Joyner                         Comm. Meeks

Comm. Stevens                       Comm. Bell

Comm. Johnson

 

The MOTION FAILS.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to grant a one-time non-contractual additional bonus of $8,000 to Inglis Fire.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

South Levy

Comm. Meeks made a motion to reduce the amount budgeted for South Levy Fire by $6,000 making the total amount to be budgeted for South Levy Fire $30,000.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:15 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

 

 

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – September 2, 2014

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on September 2, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. 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. Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

 

Also present were:

 

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

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

 

CHECK NUMBER 116850-117006
FUND        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE 1,033,750.05
ROAD 16,561.08
SHIP 4,974.00
PAL LIBRARY 12,834.91
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV 13,667.26
TRANSPORTATION 3,760.27
911 11,082.25
COURT FACILITIES 8.00
PROGRESS ENERGY 3,203.48
EMS 57,952.00
FIRE 47,416.68
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT 1,008.29
UTILITIES 1,300.23
COMMUNICATION 97.50
ADD COURT COSTS 6,763.90
CAPITAL PROJECTS 249,577.37
LANDFILL 16,211.13
TOTAL  $ 1,480,168.40
ONLINE TRANSFER – GENERAL FUND 3,250,000.00
ONLINE TRANSFER – EMS 412,903.00
ONLINE TRANSFER – FIRE 193,145.00
ONLINE TRANSFER – UTILITIES 50,000.00
ONLINE TRANSFER – CAPITAL PROJECTS 200,000.00
TOTAL ONLINE TRANSFERS 4,106,048.00

 

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Special Board Meeting held on June 24, 2014 and the Regular Meeting held on August 5, 2014 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the minutes with corrections for the Special Board Meeting on June 24, 2014 and the Regular Meeting on August 5, 2014 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Mr. Knowles introduced Dr. Jason Jones who is the new Medical Director who spoke briefly to the Board.  Dr. Jones works is employed by Shands/UF.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING – DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

 

Bill Hammond, Director

Request approval for FP 02-14:  Croft Land Surveying representing Muriel W. Phillips for a Final Plat of “Friendly Acres”.  A residential subdivision located in Section 20, Township 12S, Range 14E.  Said plat will consist of two (2) ten (10) acre parcels more or less.  Said parcel lies within an “ARR” Agricultural/Rural Residential zoning.

 

Comm. Bell asked if any of the Commissioners had any ex-parte communication with the petitioner.  There were none.

 

Atty. Brown administered swearing-in procedures for anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the Final Plat to be presented.

 

Mr. Hammond requested Board approval of FP 02-14, a Final Plat of “Friendly Acres” for Muriel W. Phillips.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve FP 02-14 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

JORDAN AND ASSOCIATES

 

Ronald Vanzant, President

Request approval of Change Order #1 to the construction contract between Richardson Site Prep, Inc. and Roberto and Debra Tarafa.

 

Mr. Vanzant requested Board approval of Change Order #1 to the construction contract between Richardson Site Prep, Inc. and Roberto and Debra Tarafa in the amount of $7,844.80.

Jay Nordqvist with GSE Engineering spoke to the Board explaining details of the Change Order.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve Change Order #1 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Bell asked if the project would be completed by the November 30th deadline.

Mr. Nordqvist stated he is confident they would be able to meet the November deadline.

 

 

MIRACLE VISION TABERNACLE

 

Pastor Carl Carnegie

Request to add sidewalk on the East side of Highway 41-27 and along County Road 335 to allow easier and safer access to playground and Voting Precinct.

 

Pastor Carnegie requested Board approval for the Road Department to assist with adding a sidewalk on the East side of Highway 41-27 where County Road 335 begins to the East side of the Playground.  Pastor Carnegie stated the traffic volume seems to have increased making safe passage to and from the school difficult.

 

Mr. Greenlee stated he has filed paperwork with the State for the Safe Routes to School Program back in June, however, this can be a lengthy process.

 

After discussion, Comm. Stevens made a motion to allow Mr. Greenlee to advertise for bids for the sidewalk project.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF THE NATURE COAST

 

Sue Littnan, Child Passenger Safety Coordinator requested Board approval to adopt Proclamation 2014-36 recognizing the week of September 14-20, 2014 as Child Passenger Safety Week.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to adopt Proclamation 2014-36 recognizing the week of September 14-20, 2014 as Child Passenger Safety Week.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY VETERANS PARADE COMMITTEE

 

Ruth Ruppert, Chair

Update on Levy County Veteran Parade and request financial assistance for decorations and refreshments.

 

Ms. Ruppert gave information on the Levy County Veteran’s Parade to be in Inglis and requested financial assistance with the purchase of some decorations and a banner along with some light refreshments for parade participants.  Ms. Ruppert stated the gates will open at 8:00 A.M. for participants and the parade will begin at 11:00 A.M.

 

Mrs. McQueen with the Visitor’s Bureau offered to purchase a banner which can be used each year for the event and the use of a 10 x 10 tent.

Comm. Meeks stated he will make a private donation for purchase of refreshments.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

Update and direction on Request for Proposals for Engineering and Related Services for Utilities.

 

Mr. Moody requested direction regarding the three Proposals received for Engineering and Related Services for Utilities.  The proposals received are as follows:

 

Preble-Rish, Inc.

Jim Stidham & Associates, Inc.

Mittauer & Associates, Inc.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to interview the candidates immediately following the next Regular Board meeting on September 16th.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

Satori Days requested Board approval for the 2015 County Holidays.  The proposed dates are as follows:

 

New Year’s Day                                 Thursday, January 1, 2015

Martin Luther King Day                     Monday, January 19, 2015

Good Friday                                       Friday, April 3, 2015

Memorial Day                                     Monday, May 25, 2015

Independence Day                              Friday, July 3, 2015

Labor Day                                           Monday, September 7, 2015

Veterans Day                                      Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Thanksgiving                                       Thursday and Friday, November 26 & 27, 2015

Christmas                                            Thursday and Friday, December 24 & 25, 2015

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the 2015 County Holidays as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

Request approval of recommendation to ratify signature on Addendum #3 to Agreement, between Levy County and GSE Engineering and Consulting, Inc.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval to ratify signature on Addendum #3 to Agreement, between Levy County and GSE Engineering and Consulting, Inc.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to ratify signature on Addendum #3 to Agreement, between Levy County and GSE Engineering and Consulting, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

Request approval of Fiscal Year 2013-2014 second and third quarter write-offs.

 

Mr. Knowles presented the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 second and third quarter write-offs to the Board.  The amounts are as follows:

 

Fiscal Year 2013-2014 2nd Quarter total         $339,511.24

Fiscal Year 2013-2014 3rd Quarter total         $202,378.27

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Request approval of Addendum to the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of the Addendum to the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Addendum to the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Mrs. Cannon asked questions regarding the Tarafa project and the CDBG Program.  Clarification was provided by the Board.

 

Mrs. McQueen provided information about the Smithsonian Institute’s “The Way We Worked” exhibit coming to Cedar Key on the second floor of the Library this weekend.  There will be six (6) weekends of events ending on the weekend of the Seafood Festival.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson announced the Levy County Education Foundation’s Beast Feast will be on October 18th at the Etheridge Cracker House out of Williston.

 

Comm. Meeks congratulated the Chiefland Football team on their win over Bronson this past Friday night.

 

Comm. Bell stated Comm. Joyner is doing well and is expected to return to the Commission meetings soon.

 

 

 

REMINDERS

 

Comm. Bell reminded everyone of the following meeting dates:

 

  • Public Hearing September 11, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. at the Levy County Courthouse for a Budget Hearing, adopt Annual Assessments and set Preliminary Millage Rate.

 

  • Public Hearing September 22, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. at the Levy County Courthouse to adopt Final Budget and set Final Millage for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.

 

  • Special Meeting September 30, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. at the Levy County Courthouse for Final Expenditures for the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year and any other business.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:18 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – August 19, 2014

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

AUGUST 19, 2014

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on August 19, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. 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. Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

 

Also present were:

 

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Administrator – 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. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

CHECK NUMBER 11662-116849
FUND       AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE 150,376.68
ROAD 279,054.45
SHIP 24,490.00
PAL LIBRARY 10,029.20
TRANSPORTATION 33,871.60
911 6,429.00
COURT FACILITIES 15.00
PROGRESS ENERGY 869.32
EMS 70,981.51
FIRE 73,274.00
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT 5,333.84
CDBG 37,240.80
UTILITIES 7,991.21
DRUG TASK FORCE 6,300.00
ADD COURT COSTS 607.26
DEBT SERVICE 528,123.75
CAPITAL PROJECTS 1,856.93
LANDFILL 85,483.02
TOTAL $ 1,322,327.57

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on July 22, 2014 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on July 22, 2014 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Renate Cannon commented on an article written in the Levy County Journal on August 14th in which Mr. Knowles stated two (2) new ALS non-transport trucks were purchased with a combination of EMS and Fire funds.  She asked if it was legal to use Fire funds for EMS.

 

Comm. Bell answered if a piece of equipment is used for both EMS and Fire, both can fund the purchase.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Sheriff Robert McCallum

Request approval and signatures for the 2015 Byrne Grant application to supplement the Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force by signing the Certification Form stating that an EEOP is on file and to submit the application for the amount of $46,990.00.

 

Sheriff McCallum requested Board approval and signatures for the 2015 Byrne Grant application to supplement the Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force by signing the Certification Form which states an EEOP is on file.  The amount of the application is in the amount of $46,990.00.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve with signatures the 2015 Byrne Grant application as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

CITY OF CHIEFLAND

 

Mary Ellzey, City Manager

Request approval to provide the City of Chiefland with a Letter of Support for their application to the Florida Department of Economic Development for the Competitive Florida Technical Assistance Program Grant.

 

Ms. Ellzey requested Board approval of a Letter of Support for the application by the City of Chiefland to the Florida Department of Economic Development for the Competitive Florida Technical Assistance Program Grant.  Ms. Ellzey stated this grant program could be a good funding tool for the city to hire an engineer, architect or planner to assist in designing a revitalization project.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to provide the City of Chiefland with a Letter of Support as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

 

Steven Minnis, Director of Governmental Affairs

Ann B. Shortelle, Ph.D, Executive Director

State of the Resource and Payment in Lieu of Taxes presentation.

Ms. Shortelle provided a State of the Resource presentation to the Board and presented a check for Payment in Lieu of Taxes in the amount of $30,401.84.

 

 

ELLZEY FAMILY

 

Brooke Ellzey Willis

Ms. Willis requested Board approval of Resolution 2014-38 for roadway dedication for Deputy Atticus Haygood Ellzey who was killed in the line of duty on January 28, 1945. The portion of roadway to be dedicated will be on US HWY 19/98 from its intersection with North Otter Creek Avenue to its intersection with SE 1st Avenue in Otter Creek.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve Resolution 2014-38 for roadway dedication for Deputy Atticus Haygood Ellzey as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

Fred Moody, County Coordinator

Mr. Moody requested on behalf of Ms. Days Board approval to appoint Bernadette Preble as an alternate to serve in the Department of Elder Affairs category of the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to appoint Bernadette Preble as alternate to serve in the Department of Elder Affairs as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, General Manager

  1. Request approval for extension of Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation (NET), those trips that are being billed to the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, will be extended from September 30 to December 31, 2014.

 

Ms. Conley requested Board approval for an extension of the Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation (NET) Program Subcontracted Transportation Provider Agreement for trips billed to the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged from September 30th to December 31, 2014.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the extension of Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request approval and signature for the Medicaid Waiver Services Agreement and attachment between the Agency for Persons with Disabilities and Levy County Board of County Commissioners.

 

Ms. Conley requested Board approval and signature for the Medicaid Waiver Services Agreement and attachment between the Agency for Persons with Disabilities and Levy County Board of County Commissioners.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve with signature the Medicaid Waiver Services Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Presentation of the Triennial Bus Transit System Safety and Security Review conducted by FDOT.

 

Ms. Conley presented to the Board results of the Triennial Bus Transit System Safety and Security Review conducted by FDOT reporting they are in compliance with no discrepancies.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

  1. Request approval of a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Drew Myhree, PA #521, in the amount of $12,555.00 .

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Drew Myhree, PA #521, in the amount of $12,555.

 

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

 

  1. Request approval of a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Brittani B. and Darrel Q. Smith, PA #522, in the amount of $11,935.00.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Brittani B. and Darrel Q. Smith, PA #522, in the amount of $11,935.00.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Brittani B. and Darrel Q. Smith as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

  1. Request approval of SHIP Annual Reports to be submitted to Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of the SHIP Annual Reports to be submitted to the Florida Housing Corporation.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the SHIP Annual Reports to be submitted to the Florida Housing Corporation as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

  1. Request Board approval and authorization for Mr. Moody to sign the “Beyond Hoses and Helmets” agreement with the Volunteer and Combination Officers Section of International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). As well, authorize Mr. Moody or his designee to execute future agreements with this organization.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval and authorization for Mr. Moody to sign the “Beyond Hoses and Helmets” Agreement with the Volunteer and Combination Officers Section of International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and to authorize Mr. Moody or his designee to execute future agreements with this organization.  Mr. Knowles states this agreement will allow the Department to host classes to improve the skills and knowledge of Public Safety members in Levy County.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve and authorize Mr. Moody to sign the “Beyond Hoses and Helmets” Agreement as requested and to authorize Mr. Moody or his designee to execute future agreements with this organization as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request Board approval and Chairman’s signature on the Lease agreement to lease the premises owned by Harriet E. Downs, described as Lots 2 and 3, Block 74, Williston Highlands Unit 5 Replat at a cost of $1.00 per year.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval and Chairman’s signature on the Lease Agreement to lease the premises owned by Harriet E. Downs, described as Lots 2 and 3, Block 74, Williston Highlands Unit 5 Replat at a cost of $1.00 per year for a term of 30 years.  This facility will be used as a Public Safety Facility and will provide living quarters for on-duty staff.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Lease Agreement with the Chairman’s signature as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request approval to ratify payment for repairs to an EMS transport unit.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to ratify the payment for repairs to an EMS transport unit (Unit #152) for motor replacement in the amount of $15,617.29.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to ratify payment for repair to an EMS transport unit as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

  1. Request approval for bid awards to purchase yearly bid supplies.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval for bid awards to purchase yearly bid supplies for the fiscal year 2014-2015.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the bid awards to purchase yearly bid supplies for fiscal year 2014-2015 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request permission to re-advertise for Galvanized Culvert Pipe, Porta Potty, and Safety Item bids.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to re-advertise for Galvanized Culvert Pipe, Porta Potty, and Safety Item bids as no bids were received within the time period required.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve re-advertising for Galvanized Culvert Pipe, Porta Potty, and Safety Item bids as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request permission to place roads on Paving Priority Schedule; NE 10th Street (MT107), NE 20th Street, NE 130th

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to place the following roads on the Paving Priority Schedule:

 

NE 10th Street (MT107)

NE 20th Street

NE 130th Avenue

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve placing the above listed roads on the Paving Priority Schedule as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request permission to purchase guard rail from Safety Contractors.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to purchase bridge guardrail from Safety Contractors for an estimated cost of $5,000.00.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of bridge guardrail from Safety Contractors as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

  1. Request approval of Probation Services Agreement with County Probation Services, Inc. for providing probation services.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of the Probation Services Agreement with County Probation Services, Inc. for providing probation services.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Probation Services Agreement with County Probation Services, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request approval of Amendment to Agreement with County Probation Services, Inc. for the collection of fees by CPSI for fees owed by defendants to the County.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of the Amendment to Agreement with County Probation Services, Inc. for the collection of fees by CPSI for fees owed by defendants to the County.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Amendment to Agreement with County Probation Services, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request approval to waive requirements of s.112.313(3) and 112.313(7), Fla. Stat. for Richard B. Streeter as a member of the advisory board for the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval to waive the requirements of s.112.313(3) and 112.313(7), Fla. Stat. for Richard B. Streeter as a member of the Advisory Board for the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to waive the requirements of s.112.313(3) and 112.313(7), Fla. Stat. for Richard B. Streeter as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

RESTORE Act information was given by Atty. Brown to the Board.  She informed the Board Levy County was the only county to receive recognition concerning comments regarding the preamble to the new rules.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Mayor Kirkland spoke briefly stating Inglis is pleased with the services provided by the Sheriff’s Department.

 

Levy County Property Appraiser, Osborn Barker stated everyone’s Proposed Tax Notices should be in the mail by Thursday or Friday of this week.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson announced the Levy County Education Foundation Beast Feast is coming up October 18th.

Comm. Johnson also stated he will be meeting tomorrow with Comm. Higgenbotham from Dixie County, Mike Cassidy, Dixie County Administrator, Bob Jones, Vice President of the Small County Coalition and Southeastern Fisheries regarding the Suwannee Basin oyster situation.  Comm. Johnson then will be meeting with Mike Joyner with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.  After speaking with Rep. Charlie Stone, Comm. Johnson stated a line item had been found in the amount of $56,000 which may possibly be designated for this purpose.

 

Comm. Meeks reminded everyone to be on the lookout for children going back to school.

Comm. Meeks spoke of negative comments which had been made recently relating to the efforts of the Board working with Chiefland regarding ALS.

 

Comm. Bell also commented regarding negative comments concerning the Chiefland ALS topic stating the Board and staff is working diligently with Chiefland to come to a positive solution.

 

Comm. Bell requested Board approval of Proclamation 2014-37 recognizing September, 2014 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Proclamation 2014-37 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Terry Witt questioned the Board regarding the Chiefland ALS topic and was answered by Comm. Bell.

 

 

LIBRARY

 

Lisa Brasher, Director

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval of the State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM – TOWN OF BRONSON

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to hear a non-agenda item from the Town of Bronson.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Johnson votes NO.

 

Kelly Brettel requested on behalf of the Town of Bronson stated information regarding a one-time expenditure for air-packs for the Bronson Fire Department.  Mr. Knowles stated the Department of Public Safety is willing to make the one-time expenditure of $25,000.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the $25,000 one-time expenditure for air-packs for the Bronson Fire Department as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:27 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

 

BOCC Special Meeting – June 24, 2014

by

SPECIAL MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JUNE 24, 2014

 

 

The Special Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on June 24, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. 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:

 

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

County Administrator – Fred Moody

 

Comm. Bell called the Meeting to order at 9:04 A.M.  Comm. Johnson gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Comm. Meeks.

 

JORDAN AND ASSOCIATES

 

Ronald Vanzant, President

Request approval to waive the bidding requirements established by both the County’s CDBG procurement policy and the County’s general purchasing policy and award a per item rate contract to Richardson Site Prep, Inc. based on an estimated lump sum of $65,251.00.

 

Mr. Vanzant presented the bids received to the Board:

 

Bidder                                                             Base Bid                     Revised Bid

Lapin Septic Tank Service, Inc.                      $114,000.00                $110,430.00

Richardson Site Prep, Inc.                              $  68,995.00                $  65,251.00

Staley Construction Group, Inc.                     $  55,091.03                $  67,446.23

 

Mr. Vanzant requested Board approval to waive the bidding requirements established by both the County’s CDBG procurement policy and the County’s general purchasing policy and award a per item rate contract to Richardson Site Prep, Inc. base on an estimated lump sum of $65,251.00.  Mr. Vanzant stated if approved, the project would be completed within 45 days of the homeowner and contractor signing the contract.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to waive the bidding requirements established by both the County’s CDBG procurement policy and the County’s general purchasing policy and award a per item rate contract to Richardson Site Prep, Inc. based on an estimated lump sum of $65,251.00.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson.

 

After discussion, Comm. Meeks amended his motion to add a cap amount of $65,251.00.  Any additional expenses would require the engineer to come before the Board for approval.  Comm. Johnson amended his second and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Meeks asked Mr. Vanzant if he could provide the Board with information regarding how much would be left in CDBG funds after this project is completed and if there is any other project which could be done.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:34 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – July 22, 2014

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JULY 22, 2014

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on July 22, 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. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

    CHECK NUMBER               116094-116328

    FUND                                              AMOUNT

   GENERAL REVENUE                 147,888.18

     ROAD                                              96,612.79

     SHIP                                                 15,185.00

   PAL LIBRARY                               16,818.11

    TRANSPORTATION                      93,977.03

    FACILITIES                                           15.00

    PROGRESS ENERGY                         735.54

     EMS                                                  42,249.18

     FIRE                                                 68,347.19

  TOURIST DEVELOPMENT            4,914.27

    UTILITIES                                         1,290.26

    DRUG TASK FORCE                       2,283.64

    ADD COURT COSTS                          607.26

    CAPITAL PROJECTS                     14,980.34

                                                           LANDFILL                                    78,924.40

    TOTAL                                    $    584,828.19

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Kay Gaither spoke to the Board complementing Comm. Bell, his wife Crystal, David Weatherford and the Department of Animal Services for their work with the Pet Adoption event held recently.

 

 

CLERK OF COURT

 

Sheila Rees, Chief Deputy Clerk

Mrs. Rees requested on behalf of Mr. Shipp Board approval to donate computer monitors to the Vision Christian Academy.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve donation of computer monitors to the Vision Christian Academy as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Sheriff Robert McCallum

Request Board approval to serve as the coordinating unit of government in FDLE Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant by signing the Certificate of Participation and in the preparation of the application for grant funds by designating Sheriff Robert McCallum to coordinate the preparation of the application and by approving upon award the use of grant funds $46,990.00 to supplement the multi-jurisdictional Drug Task Force of Levy County.

 

Sheriff McCallum requested Board approval for submission of the FDLE Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $46,990.  These funds are used to supplement the multi-jurisdictional Drug Task Force of Levy County.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the FDLE Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

David Pieklik, Director

Progress Report presentation for April-July, 2014.

 

Mr. Pieklik gave a progress report to the Board of the Nature Coast Business Development Council for April-July, 2014.

 

 

JORDAN AND ASSOCIATES

 

Ronald Vanzant, President

Request Board approval to ratify signed Addendum to the Agreement between Levy County and GSE Engineering, Inc.

 

Mr. Vanzant requested Board approval to ratify the signed Addendum to the Agreement between Levy County and GSE Engineering, Inc.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to ratify the Addendum to the Agreement between Levy County and GSE Engineering, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Vanzant reported to the Board excavation is scheduled to begin tomorrow on the Tarafa project.

 

 

 

WITHLACOOCHEE REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL

 

Lauren Yetter, Principal Planner

Request authorization by Resolution 2014-08 to file and execute a planning grant application with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged.

 

Ms. Yetter of the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council requested Board approval of Resolution 2014-08 to file and execute a planning grant application with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2014-08 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

CEDAR KEY OYSTERMEN’S ASSOCIATION

 

Jerry Beckham

Request support of draft Resolution 2014-34 and include specific items to be initiated by the Commission in seeing action by resource management agencies and finding appropriate sources to fund essential oyster fishery management programs.

 

Mr. Beckham requested Board approval of Resolution 2014-34 requesting support of the Governor of the State of Florida, and seeking federal and state legislative funding support for oyster resource restoration projects in the region.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to adopt Resolution 2014-34.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

 

Hunter Bell

Update on Eagle Scout project. – TABLED –

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

ANIMAL SERVICES

 

David Weatherford provided an update to the Board of the recent Pet Adoption event held at Tractor Supply in Chiefland.  There were 16 dogs and 7 cats adopted.  Mr. Weatherford thanked those who helped in making this event possible:  Comm. and Mrs. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Gaither, Tractor Supply and Animal Services staff.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, General Manager

  1. Request Board approval to purchase a 24 foot diesel bus and surveillance cameras awarded under the FDOT 5310 Grant Award.  Total project amount $136,542.00 at 80/10/10.  Any overages will be paid out of equipment.  Bus and cameras will both be purchased from the State contract.

 

Ms. Conley requested Board approval to purchase a 24 foot diesel bus and surveillance cameras awarded under the FDOT 5310 Grant Award.  The total project amount will be $136,542.00 using the State contract at 80/10/10.  The local match amount is $13,654.00.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the purchase of a 24 foot diesel bus and surveillance cameras as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request Board approval of Service Agreement to provide transportation to Nature Coast Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year.  The agreement has been reviewed and approved by the Attorney.

 

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of the Service Agreement with Nature Coast Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year.

 

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

 

 

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

Matt Weldon, Director

Request funds to purchase a Gravely mower for the parks; $6,629.22 from Lane’s Yardware.

 

Mr. Weldon requested Board approval to purchase a mower for the Parks Department.  The bids received are as follows:

 

Lane’s Yardware                                Gravely Pro Turn 152                         $6,629.22

Lane’s Yardware                                Gravely Pro Turn 148                         $6,640.00

Tri-County Rentals & Sales                Dixie Chopper-27 HP                         $7,249.00

Tri-County Rentals & Sales                Dixie Chopper-22 HP                         $5,849.00

Suwannee River Kubota                     Gravely Pro Turn 152                         $6,629.22

Suwannee River Kubota                     Kubota 48” Diesel Zero Turn             $9,200.00

Suwannee River Kubota                     Kubota            48” Gas Zero Turn                 $6,799.00

 

 

Mr. Weldon pointed out while Lane’s Yardware and Suwannee River Kubota each have a mower for the same price, Lane’s Yardware offers better service.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the purchase of a Gravely mower from Lane’s Yardware utilizing the State Contract price of $6,629.22.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

  1. Request a motion to approve State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Funding Certificate to be submitted to Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Funding Certificate to be submitted to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the SHIP Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Funding Certificate as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request approval for the Subordination Agreement for Gregory and Maggie Allen SHIP Rehabilitation Case Rehab #169.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of the Subordination Agreement for Gregory and Maggie Allen SHIP Rehabilitation Case Rehab #169.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Subordination Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request approval for a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Amos Henderson, PA #520.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Amos Henderson, PA #520.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Amos Henderson as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request approval for a Satisfaction of Mortgage and Amendment to Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Tanner C. and Cressila L. McDaniel, PA #518 for an existing unit in Williston, FL 32696.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval for a Satisfaction of Mortgage and Amendment to Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Tanner C. and Cressila L. McDaniel, PA #518.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Satisfaction of Mortgage and Amendment to Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Tanner C. and Cressila L. McDaniel, PA #518 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request to ratify signature of Chairman and approve Modification #5 to Agreement with Department of Economic Development (DEO) for Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grant to extend period of grant to December 31, 2014.

 

Ms. Neely requested the Board ratify the Chairman’s signature and approve Modification #5 to the Agreement with the DEO for Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grant extending the grant period to December 31, 2014.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve Modification #5 to the Agreement with the DEO and ratify the Chairman’s signature as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

Requesting Board approval to purchase four (4) new LUCAS Chest Compression Systems at a total cost of $52,165.13.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to purchase four (4) new LUCAS Chest Compression Systems at a total cost of $52,165.13.  The purchase will be made by utilizing the EMS 75/25 matching grant from the Florida Department of Health along with funds from the EMS Capital Equipment budget.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the purchase of four (4) new LUCAS Chest Compression Systems pending review by Atty. Brown.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Request approval of Consulting Engineering Contract between Levy County Board of County Commissioners and Mills Engineering Company for the years 2014-2015. – TABLE –

 

Mr. Greenlee reported to the Board of the request for a road study at the SR 129 and CR 346A intersection by the Florida DOT stating there would be no lighted devices placed at this intersection at this time but they will be moving the stop signs and re-painting the lines nearing the intersection.

Mr. Greenlee also reported to the Board the situation has been resolved in Bronson Heights at 101st Court.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Tammy Jones informed everyone early voting is coming up and absentee ballots will be going out in the mail soon.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson thanked everyone who had participated in the recent CHS Cheerleading cake auction fundraiser.

 

Comm. Joyner complemented the Animal Services Department for their work with the Animal Adoption event held recently.

 

Comm. Stevens announced the Williston Church of God would be holding a BBQ Cook-off on August 16th.

 

Comm. Meeks commended the Ag. Extension office staff and volunteers for their work with the 4-H day camps.

 

The meeting recessed at 9:40 A.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 10:06 A.M.

 

 

BUDGET WORKSHOP

 

 

CEDAR KEY OYSTERMEN’S ASSOCIATION – (CONTINUED)

 

Jeanine Beckham spoke to the Board giving further information regarding the situation the Cedar Key Oyster Farmer’s are dealing with since the gulf oil spill and the efforts made seeking funding sources for essential oyster fishery management programs.  Mrs. Beckham also spoke of the scholarship opportunities for students as a result of the oyster industry in Cedar Key.

 

Leslie Sturmer also spoke to the Board supporting the Cedar Key Oystermen’s Association’s efforts to acquire state funding sources for oyster fishery management programs.

 

Sheila Rees spoke to the Board providing a proposed budget calculated at the rolled back rate of 8.2741.  A tentative millage rage would need to be set by August 4th, which is the day before the next Regular Board Meeting.

 

The Elected Officials who spoke to the Board were:

Levy County Sheriff, Robert McCallum

Levy County Supervisor of Elections, Supervisor

Levy County Property Appraiser, Osborn Barker

Levy County Clerk of Court represented by Sheila Rees

 

Outside agencies receiving funding from the Board of County Commissioners who spoke were:

Central Florida Community Action Agency, Charles Harris, Jr., CEO

Levy Association for Retarded Citizens, Betty Walker, Executive Director

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc., Margarita Labarta, PhD, President/CEO

Nature Coast Business Development, David Pieklik, Director

 

The Fire Departments with representatives who spoke to the Board were:

Cedar Key Fire Department, Chief Robert Robinson

Williston Fire Department, Chief Lamar Stegall

Fanning Springs Fire Department, Chief Ronnie McQueen

Chiefland Fire Department, Chief James Harris and City Commissioner Teresa Barron

Bronson Fire Department, Kelly Brettell

Inglis Fire Department, Chief John MacDonald

 

The County Departments with representative who spoke to the Board were:

Emergency Management, Mark Johnson

Animal Services, David Weatherford

Veterans Services, Robert Lowyns

Parks and Recreation/Mosquito Control, Matt Weldon

Library, Lisa Brasher

Ag. Department, Albert Fuller

Tourism Development, Carol McQueen

Building & Zoning, Bill Hammond

Public Safety, David Knowles

 

The Commissioners agreed to have a Budget Workshop immediately following the next Regular Board Meeting to discuss the Fire Department Budget requests.

 

The meeting recessed at 1:06 P.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 1:14 P.M.

 

Water Utilities, presented by Sheila Rees and discussed by Commissioners

County Attorney, Anne Bast Brown

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to set the Tentative Millage Rate at the rolled-back rate of 8.2741.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

The Commissioners reviewed the Fire Departments funding requests and discussed how much, if any additional amounts could be granted in addition to their contract amounts.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 2:14 P.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

 

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