Month: November 2014

SPECIAL MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on September 30, 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. Mike Joyner

 

Also present were:

 

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Administrator – Fred Moody

 

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

 

EXPENDITURES

 

CHECK NUMBER	117191-117384
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	107,815.44
ROAD	92,354.11
SHIP	152.00
PAL LIBRARY	24,765.68
TRANSPORTATION	1,013.07
COURT FACILITIES	3,930.60
PROGRESS ENERGY	126.41
EMS	85,466.54
FIRE	40,579.10
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	1,170.69
UTILITIES	1,160.45
DRUG TASK FORCE	12,758.48
CAPITAL PROJECTS	72,006.79
LANDFILL	5,858.69
TOTAL	$    449,158.05

 

 

CLERK OF COURT

 

Sheila Rees, Chief Deputy/Finance Director

4. Final Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.

Mrs. Rees requested Board approval of the Final Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Final Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Adopt Resolution 2014-54 to amend the Final 2013-2014 Budget.

Mrs. Rees Requested Board approval of Resolution 2014-54 to amend the Final 2013-2014 Budget.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2014-54 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, General Manager

1. Request approval to donate Mobile Data Centers to Suwannee Valley Transit Authority in Live Oak.

Ms. Conley requested Board approval to donate Mobile Data Centers which are no longer in use to Suwannee Valley Transit Authority in Live Oak.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve donation of Mobile Data Centers to Suwannee Valley Transit Authority in Live Oak as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval of Resolution 2014-52, authorizing the filing of a Shirley Conroy Rural Capital Assistance Program Grant with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, in the amount of $79,490.00 for the purchase of a stretcher equipped bus.

 

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval of Resolution 2014-52, authorizing the filing of a Shirley Conroy Rural Capital Assistance Program Grant with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged in the amount of $79,490 for the purchase of a stretcher equipped bus.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2014-52 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

1. Request approval for yearly bid items that were re-advertized.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval for awards to purchase yearly bid supplies which were re-advertized:

 

Safety Items                            Safety Products & Safety Zone

Galvanized Culvert Pipe         Metal Culverts

Porta Potty                              Jones Plumbing

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to award the bids for the re-advertized items as listed above.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request permission to present quotes for bulldozer repair/parts.

 

Mr. Greenlee presented quotes received for bulldozer repair/parts as listed below:

 

Florida Track & Power, Inc.               $  5,485.00

Heavyquip                                           $  5,189.34

Ring Power                                         $10,620.91

 

Mr. Greenlee requested the bid be awarded to Florida Track & Power, Inc. as they were able to promise a much quicker turnaround than the other two bidders and they have been satisfied working with this company in the past.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to award the bid to Florida Track & Power, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM

 

Mr. Moody requested the Board hear a non-agenda item concerning the Guardian ad Litem lease renewal.

 

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

 

Mr. Moody presented information to the Board regarding the Guardian ad Litem lease with Hudson Properties.  The lease amount is split with Gilchrist County at 70% and Levy County at 30%.  The amount for Levy County is $700.00 per month, which is the same as last year.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the renewal of the lease with Hudson Properties as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Moody stated there will be a meeting held by FDOT for public input at the Cedar Key Community Center on October 27^th from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. regarding the three bridges in Cedar Key.

 

Comm. Bell asked if anyone had any Public Comment.  There were none.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:18 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

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on November 4, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. at the Bronson Hilltop School meeting room with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Chad Johnson

 

Also present were:

 

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	117618-117773
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,383,547.26
ROAD	135,239.22
PAL LIBRARY	3,785.03
TRANSPORTATION	248.11
911	11,845.25
COURT FACILITIES	6.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	7,620.51
EMS	58,258.22
FIRE	71,011.00
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	11,434.82
UTILITIES	152.69
DRUG TASK FORCE	381.77
CAPITAL PROJECTS	34,775.80
LANDFILL	17,082.34
TOTAL	$ 1,735,388.02

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Special Board Meeting held on September 30, 2014 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes for the Special Board Meeting held on September 30, 2014 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Sheriff Robert McCallum

Request approval of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for 2015 in the amount of $46,990.00.

 

Sheriff McCallum requested Board acceptance of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for 2015 in the amount of $46,990 for a project entitled Levy Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force 23.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to accept the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Sheriff McCallum also explained to everyone the reason for the unusually large amount of traffic at the Courthouse stating there is a two-week trial beginning this week and Jury selection began on Monday.

 

 

HAVEN HOSPICE

 

Vondla Sullivan, Volunteer Coordinator

Request approval of Proclamation 2014-57 recognizing November, 2014 as National Hospice/Palliative Care Month.

 

Ms. Sullivan requested Board approval of Proclamation 2014-57 recognizing November, 2014 as National Hospice/Palliative Care month.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Proclamation 2014-57 recognizing November, 2014 as National Hospice/Palliative Care month as requested.

 

Ms. Sullivan gave an update on the upcoming event, “Fall at the Ranch” stating tickets are still available for $75 each.  The event will take place this Saturday at the Etheridge Cracker House in Williston beginning at 5:30 P.M.

 

Ms. Sullivan also spoke of a Veteran’s event this Friday at Haven Hospice in Chiefland stating it will be attended by Ruvio, Perry and Stone from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.  Lunch will be included and there will be music by the Philman Band.

 

 

INGLIS RECREATION COMMITTEE

 

Deb Ball, Chairman

Request road closure to accommodate the annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 13, 2014 starting at 4:00 P.M.

 

Ms. Ball requested Board approval for road closure of HWY 40 W. in Inglis to accommodate the Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 13, 2014.  The parade will begin at 4:00 P.M.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve road closure for the Annual Christmas Parade in Inglis as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

3. Request Board direction on our continued participation with North Florida Economic Development Partnership, membership dues of $4,033.90.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board direction regarding continued participation with the North Florida Economic Development Partnership.  The dues are now calculated at a rate of $.10 per capita instead of the previous rate of $.05 per capita making the current year’s amount due $4,033.90.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve continued participation with North Florida Economic Development Partnership as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

1. Request approval to purchase (3) vehicles from Chiefland Ford.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval for the purchase of (3) vehicles.  They will be for the Planning Department, Code Enforcement, and Building & Zoning.  The bids received are as follows:

 

Chiefland Ford                       $19,866 each (Ford Escape)

Scoggins Chevrolet                 $20,769 each (Chevrolet Equinox)

 

Mr. Moody recommended making the purchase from Chiefland Ford, the lowest bid.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of three (3) vehicles from Chiefland Ford as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request appointment for interim Chair for November 19, 2014 Board meeting.

 

Mr. Moody requested the Board appoint an interim Chairman for the November 19, 2014 Board meeting.

 

Comm. Bell passed the gavel to Vice Chairman Johnson and made a motion to appoint Comm. Meeks as the interim Chairman for the November 19, 2014 meeting as well as through the end of the calendar year.

 

Mr. Moody recommended a Vice Chairman be appointed with the Chairman if appointing for the remainder of the year.

 

Comm. Bell amended his motion to add the appointment of Comm. Stevens as Vice Chairman through the end of the calendar year.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Stevens votes NO.

 

Vice Chairman Johnson returns the gavel back to Chairman Bell to continue the remainder of the meeting.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, General Manager

Request Board approval for Amendment #9 for Medicaid NET to extend services until February 28, 2015.

 

Mr. Moody requested on behalf of Ms. Conley Board approval for Amendment #9 for Medicaid NET (Non-Emergency Transport) to extend services until February 28, 2015.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Amendment #9 for Medicaid NET extending services until February 28, 2015 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

1. Request Board approval to purchase three (3) radio dispatch consoles from ICOM America.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval to purchase three (3) radio dispatch consoles from ICOM America in the amount of $70,527.73.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the purchase of three (3) radio dispatch consoles from ICOM America as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval to purchase pagers under the Florida Forest Service Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant guidelines.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval for the purchase of pagers from Ashtin Communications in the amount of $7,381.75 under the Florida Forest Service Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant guidelines as they had received approval from the Florida Forest Service for the 50/50 grant submitted in January, 2014.  The 50% will be reimbursed to the Board after purchase is made.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the purchase of pagers under the Florida Forest Service Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval to purchase one (1) replacement supervisor vehicle; one (1) rescue body from Emergency Vehicles, Inc. in Lake Park, FL; and one (1) 2015 Dodge 400 4×4 chassis from Auto Nation.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval to purchase one (1) replacement supervisor vehicle; one (1) rescue body from Emergency Vehicles, Inc. in the amount of $84,936 and one (1) 2015 Dodge 4500 4×4 chassis from Auto Nation in the amount of $38,676.  Chief Knowles explained Auto Nation will ship the chassis to the vehicles manufacturer, EVI in Lake Park, FL.  The bids received are as follows:

 

 

 

Rescue Unit (box) only                                               2015 Dodge 4500 4×4 Chassis

Spartan ERV   $89,309                                               Alan Jay                      $40,058

Hall-Mark        $96,490                                               Auto Nation                $38,676

EVI                 $84,936                                               Beck                            $41,504

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to for the purchase of one (1) rescue body from Emergency Vehicles, Inc. and one (1) 2015 Dodge 4500 4×4 chassis from Auto Nation as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Johnson votes NO.

 

1. Request approval to purchase an enclosed trailer from Southeastern Trailer Distributors.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval to purchase an enclosed trailer from Southeastern Trailer Distributors.  The trailer will be used to haul miscellaneous equipment including lawn equipment and the ATR UTV previously approved for purchase.  The bids received are as follows:

 

Southeastern Trailer                $4,200

Texas Trailer                            $5,749

Triple Crown Trailers              $4,649

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of an enclosed trailer from Southeastern Trailer Distributors in Ocala, FL as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request Board approval to expend funds from the EMS Impact Fee Fund.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval to expend funds from the EMS Impact Fee Fund for the construction/remodel of the Morriston Fire Station to house a 24 hour EMS transport crew.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the request to expend funds from the EMS Impact Fee Fund for the construction/remodel of the Morriston Fire Station as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Award Presentation.

 

Chief Knowles presented awards to each of the Commissioners and Mr. Moody from the Department of Public Safety.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

Request consideration of settlement counter-offer on Second Mortgage for Robert J. Harris, Jr., and if accepted, authorize execution of Satisfaction of Mortgage contingent on receipt of settlement funds.

 

Atty. Brown requested consideration by the Board of a settlement counter-offer on a Second Mortgage for Robert J. Harris, Jr. in the amount of $800.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to accept the offer of $800 and authorize execution of a Satisfaction of Mortgage as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner.

After discussion, Comm. Joyner withdrew his Second.

The motion then dies for lack of a Second.

 

Comm. Joyner then made a motion to make a counter-offer of $1,000.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

McQueen reminded everyone of the County Veteran’s Day Parade this weekend in Inglis at 11:00 A.M.

Two-Hawk Hammock will be the location for a mini Circus on Carol November 22^nd.  There will also be a celebration event in Williston on Veteran’s Day at Heritage Park.

 

Renate Cannon requested clarification of who will be the interim Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

 

Comm. Bell explained Comm. Meeks will be the Chairman and Comm. Stevens will be Vice-Chairman until the end of the calendar year.

 

Comm. Meeks made a presentation of plaques in appreciation to Comm. Johnson and Comm. Bell on behalf of the Commissioners and staff.

 

C.W. Gilbert spoke with high regards of the outgoing Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

Dana Sheffield also had a positive statement regarding the Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

 

Mr. Moody stated on November 18^th at the next Regular Board Meeting, Judge Browning will swear in the new Commissioners at the beginning of the meeting.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Meeks announced the AmVets post in Bronson will be placing flags on the graves of Veterans at Rosemary Cemetery on Veteran’s Day at 11:00 A.M.  Comm. Meeks reminded everyone to thank a Vet for their service.

 

Comm. Stevens thanked Comm. Bell and Comm. Johnson for their service.

 

Comm. Joyner reminded everyone of the Haven Hospice event to take place this Saturday beginning at 5:30 P.M. at the Etheridge Cracker House in Williston.

 

Comm. Bell announced the Student Government for Chiefland Middle-High School will be hosting its annual Pie Auction on Thursday, November 20^th at 6:00 P.M. at the High School Cafeteria.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM

 

Comm. Bell spoke on the topic of legal advertising by the County in the local newspapers and asked if the Board wished to consider taking action.

 

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

 

After discussion, Comm. Bell passed the gavel to Vice-Chairman Johnson and made a motion to offer a contract starting in 2015 for a four (4) year cycle to whomever bids the lowest rate per column inch for all publications and whoever is awarded would get the tax roll printing for the same term.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens.  The votes were as follows:

 

YES                                        NO

Comm. Bell                            Comm. Joyner

Comm. Stevens                    Comm. Meeks

Comm. Johnson

 

The MOTION CARRIES.

 

Vice Chairman Johnson returns the gavel back to Chairman Bell to continue the remainder of the meeting.

 

Comm. Johnson thanked citizens and those who have helped his growth and development as a Commissioner.

 

Comm. Bell thanked everyone for his opportunity to serve the citizens of the County.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:50 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

OCTOBER 7, 2014

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on October 7, 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. Mike Joyner

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 9:06 A.M.  Comm. Joyner 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.

 

CHECK NUMBER	117385-117449
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,707,550.14
ROAD	4,359.57
SHIP	23,030.00
PAL LIBRARY	22,769.83
TRANSPORTATION	1,738.04
911	11,845.25
COURT FACILITIES	75.00
EMS	13,387.35
FIRE	1,126.64
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	349.69
LANDFILL	509.31
TOTAL	$ 1,786,740.82

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Public Hearing held on September 11, 2014 and the Regular Meeting held on September 16, 2014 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the minutes for the Public Hearing on September 11^th and the Regular Meeting on September 16^th as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Renate Cannon questioned why the two (2) ALS trucks are not State Certified.

 

Chief Knowles answered under Florida Statute an ALS First Response 911 Unit is required to be State Certified.  These two vehicles are not a 911 initial response vehicle.  They are for disaster situations, supervision and for carrying extra supplies, therefore are not required to be State Certified.

 

Terry Witt spoke regarding Chief Knowles’ answer and asked why not certify these vehicles as ALS non-transport units?

 

Chief Knowles answered this was something he had asked after the last State inspection and he was told this was not necessary.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

1. Request a motion to confirm the Director of Animal Services Department and all Animal Services officers (Animal Services Office I and II) have been appointed through their job descriptions and duties as agents for the purpose of investigating violations of any provision of Chapter 828, Fla. Stat.

 

Atty. Brown requested a motion by the Board confirming the Director of Animal Services and all Animal Services officers have been appointed through their job descriptions and duties as agents for the purpose of investigating violations of any provisions of Chapter 828, Fla. Stat.

 

Comm. Stevens mad a motion confirming the Director of Animal Services and all Animal Services officers have been appointed through their job descriptions and duties as stated above.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

8. Request a motion to grant authorization to County Attorney, at the request and in cooperation with the Animal Services Department, to file petitions on behalf of County under s. 828.073, Fla. Stat., without further approval from the Board, to seek hearings and ultimately court orders to remove animals from situations where they are in distress, neglected, abused, or otherwise mistreated, in order to provide protection and appropriate and humane disposition and any further relief allowed by s. 828.073, Fla. Stat.

 

Atty. Brown requested a motion by the Board to grant authorization for her, at the request and in cooperation with the Animal Services Department, to file petitions on behalf of the County without further approval from the Board, to seek hearings and ultimately court orders to remove animals from situations where they are in distress, neglected, abused, or otherwise mistreated.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion granting authorization for the County Attorney, at the request and in cooperation with the Animal Services Department, to file petitions to remove animals from situations as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Mike West, 911 Addressing

Request approval and signature on CenturyLink Centurion and Evergreen Maintenance Agreement.

 

Mr. West requested Board approval and the Chairman’s signature on the CenturyLink Centurion and Evergreen Maintenance Agreement.  The agreements provide yearly maintenance for the PSAP equipment and software and the cost is covered by the Rural County Grant received in May of this year.

 

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

 

 

JORDAN AND ASSOCIATES

 

Ronald Vanzant, President

Request Board consideration and approval of Change Order #2 to the Construction Contract between Richardson Site Prep., Inc. and Roberto and Debra Tarafa.

 

Mr. Vanzant presented for Board approval Change Order #2 to the Construction Contract between Richardson Site Prep., Inc. and Roberto and Debra Tarafa for installation of an under-drain system.  The total cost for Change Order #2 is $14,865.90.

 

Jay Nordquist with GSE Engineering spoke to the Board explaining the under-drain system.

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve Change Order #2 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

David Pieklik, Director

Request approval of Nature Coast Business Development Council contract with Levy County for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

 

Mr. Pieklik requested Board approval of the Nature Coast Business Development Council contract with Levy County for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Nature Coast Business Development Council contract as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

MARION REGIONAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

 

Rob Adamiak, Executive Director

Request approval of Proclamation 2014-50, recognizing the month of October, 2014 as Florida Manufacturing Month.

 

Mr. Adamiak requested Board approval of Proclamation 2014-50, recognizing the month of October, 2014 as Florida Manufacturing Month.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve Proclamation 2014-50 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

1. Request approval of Resolution 2014-55 certifying that Levy County meets criteria for reduction of Department of Environmental Protection and Water Management District Fees.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of Resolution 2014-55 certifying Levy County meets criteria for reduction of DEP and Water Management District Fees.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Resolution 2014-55 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval of Agreement between Levy County and Preble-Rish, Inc. for engineering and related service for utilities to include the task order marked Attachment “A” and authorize Fred Moody, County Coordinator, to sign the RIVER grant application on behalf of the Levy County Board of County Commissioners.

 

1. Moody requested Board approval of the Agreement between Levy County and Preble-Rish, Inc. for engineering and related services for utilities to include the task order marked Attachment “A” and authorize Fred Moody, County Coordinator, to sign the RIVER grant application on behalf of the Levy County Board of County Commissioners.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Agreement and authorize Mr. Moody to sign the RIVER grant application as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval of Runway 5-23 Improvement Plan by Passero Associates, LLC for the George T. Lewis Airport in Cedar Key.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Runway 5-23 Improvement Plan by Passero Associates, LLC for the George T. Lewis Airport in Cedar Key.  The cost of $80,000 will come from the $750,000 Joint Participation Agreement the County has with DOT.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Runway 5-23 Improvement Plan as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval of Grants Coordinator position.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of a Grants Coordinator Position stating up to $50,000 has been budgeted for this positions salary.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Grants Coordinator Position as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Discuss and direction regarding City of Chiefland’s request in determining what percentage of $11,0000 for the legal analysis/study for the Chiefland Advanced Life Support Non-Transport Levy County is willing to share with the City and if the County is willing to accept monthly payments for the City’s share.

 

Mr. Moody requested direction from the Board regarding the City of Chiefland’s request in determining what percentage of $11,000 for the legal analysis/study for the Chiefland ALS Non-Transport Levy County is willing to share with the City and if the County is willing to accept monothly payments for the City’s share.

 

After discussion, Comm. Joyner made a motion to deny the request made by the City of Chiefland.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Johnson votes NO.

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

Satori Days

Request approval for the re-appointment of Marlon Gayle, Levy County’s Housing Planner, as the Public Sector Representative for the Central Florida Community Action Agency Board of Directors.

 

Ms. Days requested the re-appointment of Marlon Gayle, Levy County’s Housing Planner, as the Public Sector Representative for the Central Florida Community Action Agency Board of Directors.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to re-appoint Marlon Gayle as the Public Representative for the Central Florida Community Action Agency Board of Directors as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

5. Request approval of the Levy County Service Agreement with the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC) for services needed through September 30, 2015.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of the Levy County Service Agreement with the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC) for services needed through September 30, 2015.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Levy County Service Agreement with the WRPC as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval of Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Joseph J. Barr – PA #523 in the amount of $8,990.00.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Joseph J. Barr – PA #523 in the amount of $8,990.00.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

Request approval for the renewal of Levy County’s service agreement with the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council for the new fiscal year 2014-2015.

 

Ms. Neely requested on behalf of Mr. Jerrels Board approval for renewal of Levy County’s Service Agreement with the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council for the new fiscal year 2014-2015.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the renewal of Levy County’s Service Agreement with the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council for the new fiscal year 2014-2015 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

1. Request approval from the Board and Chairman’s signature on the Levy County Department of Public Safety (EMS) Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN).

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval with the Chairman’s signature on the Levy County Department of Public Safety (EMS) Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN).

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Levy County Department of Public Safety (EMS) Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) with the Chairman’s signature.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval and proceed with a contract between Staley Construction Group, Inc. and Levy County for the Morriston Fire Station remodel.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval to proceed with a contract between Staley Construction Group, Inc. and Levy County for the Morriston Fire Station remodel in the amount of $49,100 per their previous bid.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve proceeding with the contract between Staley Construction Group, Inc. and Levy County for the Morriston Fire Station remodel as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request Board approval to purchase one (1) washer/extractor.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval to purchase one (1) washer/extractor.  The bids received for this item are as follows:

 

Steiner Atlantic Corp.                         $8,030

Industrial Laundry Services                $8,610

Southeastern Laundry Equipment      $8,954

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of (1) washer/extractor from Steiner Atlantic Corp., the lowest bid.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval to purchase one (1) replacement vehicle for LCDPS Administration.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval to purchase one (1) replacement vehicle for LCDPS Administration.   The bids received for a Chevrolet 4×4 Tahoe are as follows:

 

Scoggins Chevrolet                 $32,160

Garber Automall                     $31,660

Beck Auto Group                   $33,319

 

Chief Knowles requested approval to make the purchase from Scoggins Chevrolet.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the purchase of (1) replacement vehicle, a Chevrolet 4×4 Tahoe for the LCDPS Administration from Scoggins Chevrolet as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval to trade in two (2) ambulance patient modules and purchase two (2) new Type III Ambulance units, three (3) IV pumps, two (2) ventilators, and nine (9) wireless modems for the EMS transport units.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval to trade in two (2) ambulance patient modules (retain ownership of chassis) and purchase two (2) new Type III Ambulance units from Emergency Tactical Rescue Vehicles in Sanford, Florida, manufactured by American Emergency Vehicles for a total of $264,480; three (3) IV pumps, two (2) ventilators, and nine (9) wireless modems for the EMS transport units.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the trade in and purchase of two (2) new Type III Ambulance units from Emergency Tactical Rescue Vehicles in Sanford, Florida, three (3) IV pumps, two (2) ventilators, and nine (9) wireless modems as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

1. Request approval for Resolution 2014-53 authorizing the execution of a Construction and Maintenance Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for sidewalk construction along CR40 from Yankeetown General Store to the end of sidewalk in Levy County, FL (Financial Project ID 428901-01).

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Resolution 2014-53 authorizing the execution of a Construction and Maintenance Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for sidewalk construction along CR40 from Yankeetown General Store to the end of sidewalk in Levy County, FL (Financial Project ID 428901-01).

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2014-53 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval to re-surface NE 55^th Street (LCR 1080).

 

1. Request approval to pave SE 18^th Lane (MT 304) in Whispering Oaks Subdivision.

 

1. Request approval to pave SE 185^th Ave (MT 304) in Whispering Oaks Subdivision.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to re-surface NE 55^th Street (LCR 1080) and to approve paving of SE 18^th Lane (MT 304) and SE 185^th Avenue (MT 304) in Whispering Oaks Subdivision.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the re-surfacing of NE 55^th Street and paving of SE 18^th Lane and SE 185^th Avenue as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Renate Cannon questioned the status of the RESTORE Act.

Atty. Brown answered the Treasury Department had issued their final ruling which should be effective the middle of October.  The trial for the fines for the other entities will enter its third and final phase in January.  This may take some time.

 

Ms. Cannon also asked if there was a date set for the next Legislative Delegation.

Comm. Bell answered a date has not been set at this time.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson reminded everyone the Levy County Education Foundation Beast Feast will be on October 25^th at the Etheridge Cracker House in Williston at 6:00 P.M.

 

Comm. Joyner reminded everyone the Morriston Baptist Church Fall Festival and Fish Fry will also be going happening on October 25^th.

 

Comm. Stevens stated the LARC Ride to Provide event will be on October 25^th.

 

Comm. Bell thanked everyone who helped in making the 2^nd Levy County Animal Services Animal Adoption event successful.

NON AGENDA ITEM

 

Comm. Bell requested a non-agenda item be heard.

 

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

 

Comm. Bell asked if the Board would place one of the other Commissioners as an alternate to serve on the VAB in the event any of the petitions go beyond the election date of November 4^th, as he will no longer be serving on this Board.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to place Comm. Meeks as an interim member to serve on the VAB following November 4^th, if necessary until the end of the calendar year.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks.

 

After Mr. Shipp pointed out the new Commissioners would not officially take office until November 18^th, Comm. Joyner amended his motion to reflect the date Comm. Meeks would begin as interim member to serve on the VAB.  Second was amended by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

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

 

ATTEST:                                                                                 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

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