Month: June 2015

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MAY 19, 2015

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on May 19, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman John Meeks

Comm. Rock Meeks

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm. Mike Joyner

 

Also present were:

 

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown
County Coordinator – Fred Moody

 

Chairman John Meeks called the Meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.  Comm. Rock Meeks gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER	119710-119864
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	142,696.12
ROAD	81,833.38
SHIP	13,500.00
PAL LIBRARY	20,435.50
TRANSPORTATION	1,660.35
COURT FACILITIES	132.00
EMS	181,306.01
FIRE	33,063.05
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	4,850.44
UTILITIES	2,447.24
DRUG TASK FORCE	1,322.10
ADD COURT COSTS	637.62
CAPITAL PROJECTS	1,662.50
LANDFILL	145,311.83
TOTAL	$    630,858.14
ONLINE TRANSFER – UTILITIES	$      50,000.00

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board meetings held on March 17, 2015 and April 7, 2015 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on March 17, 2015 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on April 7, 2015 with changes.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

David J. Elliott spoke to the Board expressing his concern about the Guardian Angels Medical Service Dog Kennel operating without a license.

 

Comm. John Meeks introduced to everyone, Wilbur Dean, the recently hired Assistant to the County Coordinator.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING – ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Requesting approval of Gas Tax Ordinance 2015-02.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of the $.06 per gallon Gas Tax Ordinance, 2015-02.

 

Questions were asked by Terry Witt and Toni Collins from the audience.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Ordinance 2015-02 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM – ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Mr. Greenlee requested the Board hear a non-agenda item.

 

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

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of the Interlocal Agreement for the shared distribution of the $.06 local option motor fuel and diesel fuel tax.

 

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

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Mr. Greenlee requested permission from the Board to advertise for bids for blasting at the Gulf Hammock rock pit.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve advertising for bids for blasting at the Gulf Hammock rock pit as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

Jordan Green

A. Presenting Florida Department of Transportation’s County Work Program Priorities.

 

Mr. Green spoke to the Board and presented the Florida Department of Transportation’s County Work Program Priorities.

 

Mr. Green stated there will be a meeting similar to their work program workshop scheduled in Lake City on June 22^nd from 1:30-4:30 P.M. for public input.

 

Nelson Bedenbaugh

B. Updates on the Cedar Key Bridges budgets.

 

Mr. Bedenbaugh spoke to the Board giving updates on the Cedar Key Bridges budgets.

 

 

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Mike West, 911 Addressing

Requesting approval for CenturyLink Products and Service Agreement.

 

Christine Sheppard requested Board approval on behalf of Mike West of the CenturyLink Products and Service Agreement.  This Agreement provides yearly maintenance for the mapping software and the cost is covered by the Rural County Grant awarded in April, 2015.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the CenturyLink Products and Service Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

David Pieklik, Executive Director

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

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

A. Requesting approval to award Bid of the Waccasassa Bay Channel Markers.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval to award the bid for the Waccasassa Bay Channel Markers to Marlin Marine Construction, Inc. in the amount of $41,000, the lowest qualified bidder, as recommended by Preble-Rish, Inc.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to award the bid for the Waccasassa Bay Channel Markers to Marlin Marine Construction, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B. Requesting direction and approval of the letter to the City of Chiefland regarding ALS funding issues.

 

Mr. Moody requested direction and approval of the letter to the City of Chiefland regarding ALS funding issues.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the letter presented by Mr. Moody to the City of Chiefland with the Chairman’s signature as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

A. Presenting the Quarterly Report for the Department of Public Safety.

 

Chief Knowles presented the January-March Quarterly Report for the Department of Public Safety to the Board.

 

B. Requesting approval for the FY 2014-2015 second quarter write-offs.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval for the FY 2014-2015 second quarter write-offs in the amount of $212,349.36.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the FY 2014-2015 second quarter write-offs as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Rooks voted NO.

 

C. Requesting approval on the Subscription Agreement between Acid Remap, LLC and Levy County for $250.00.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval and the Chairman’s signature of the Subscription Agreement between Acid Remap, LLC and Levy County in the amount of $250.00.  This agreement will provide a mobile software platform to digitally distribute protocols to First Responders, EMT’s and Paramedics in Levy County.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve with the Chairman’s signature the Subscription Agreement between Acid Remap, LLC and Levy County as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Rooks voted NO.

 

D. Requesting approval for the Technical Service Support Agreement between Physio Control and Levy County for $13,537.00.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval of the Technical Service Support Agreement between Physio Control and Levy County in the amount of $13,537.00.  This Agreement will provide and warrant repairs and preventative maintenance for seven (7) of the heart monitors and all of the AED’s placed for use on LCDPS apparatus.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Technical Service Support Agreement between Physio Control and Levy County as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

E. Requesting approval to identify the week of May 17-23 as Emergency Medical Services Week.

 

Chief. Knowles requested Board approval of Proclamation 2015-19 identifying the week of May 17-23 as Emergency Medical Services Week.

 

Chief Knowles introduced Kelly Beauchamp who works at Chiefland High School with the HOSA Program and stated there were nine (9) students which had completed dual enrollment at the College of Central Florida in Chiefland EMT program.  Chief Knowles introduced Dillon Jones and William Raff, students who had competed and won a Regional EMT competition in January as well as in the State Finals in March.  They will be travelling to California this summer to compete in a National EMT competition.

Mrs. Beauchamp spoke to the Board and encouraged the Board and the community to support this program and the students participating in it.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve Proclamation 2015-19 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Dana Sheffield asked for clarification of what would constitute a “mass casualty incident” and an update of the Fanning Springs station.  Questions were answered by Chief Knowles.

 

 

SHIP PROGRAM

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

Request approval of a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Tina Bracewell-PA #528, an existing unit in Inglis, FL.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Tina Bracewell-PA #528, an existing unit in Inglis, FL.

 

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

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Benny Jerrels, Solid Waste Department Director

Request approval and signature of the Chair for the use of PayPros Merchant credit card application agreement for the operational use at the Landfill Department.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval and the Chairman’s signature for the use of PayPros Merchant credit card application agreement for operational use at the Landfill Department.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve with the Chairman’s signature the PayPros Merchant credit card application agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

Request motion to adopt Proclamation 2015-17 proclaiming the month of May, 2015 as Civility Month.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of Proclamation 2015-17 proclaiming the month of May, 2015 as Civility Month and read the title into public record.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Proclamation 2015-17 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Mrs. Reese spoke of the fence to be placed at Animal Services.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Joyner addressed a comment made by Terry Witt in the Levy County Journal regarding the county holding the City of Chiefland “hostage” and questioned if this was a quote made by an individual.

Mr. Witt stated it was a quote.

Comm. Joyner stated the Ranch Rodeo in Williston is coming up next Friday and Saturday, May 29^th and 30^th.

 

Comm. Rooks announced yesterday was the 1 year anniversary of her stroke and thanked the EMS for their work as she is glad to be back.

 

Comm. Stevens congratulated the Williston Baseball Team and the Chiefland Softball Team for back to back State Championships.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks stated the sports programs in Levy County have produced many youth players who have gone on to the College level and encouraged everyone to come out to support them.

 

Comm. John Meeks stated there was a Pet Adoption event this past Saturday at the Bronson Ace Hardware location and reported it was well attended.  He thanked those who helped.

Comm. John Meeks reported of the Hurricane Conference he recently attended along with Comm. Rock Meeks and Comm. Joyner.

 

Atty. Brown added information regarding the adoptions of 4 of the dogs from the event stating they were animals taken in the animal hoarding case.

Atty. Brown also stated there will be Proclamations presented to each of the team players for the Williston Baseball team and the Chiefland Softball team at the last meeting in June.

 

Terry Witt asked how many Public Budget Workshops would be scheduled.

Comm. John Meeks answered typically there are three (3) specifically scheduled evening Workshops but budget discussions will be coming up in the Regular Board meetings soon.

 

Sallie Ann Collins spoke to the Board regarding the intersection of CR326 and SR121 and concerns with the potential for increased traffic accidents as there is a new store being construction on this corner.

 

After discussion by the Commissioners, it was agreed to have the Board office contact DOT regarding this issue.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:40 A.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 10:59 A.M.

 

 

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL PRESENTATION

 

David Pieklik, Executive Director

The Recapture Enhanced Value (REV) Grant, a program for new or expanding businesses.

 

Mr. Pieklik gave a second update to the Board regarding the Recapture Enhanced Value (REV) Grant program for new or expanding businesses.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:37 A.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 6:00 P.M.

 

 

 

WATER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

 

Mr. Moody spoke to the Board regarding a proposed Ordinance providing for local implementation of year-round water conservation measurement.

 

Atty. Brown spoke regarding the purpose of the Ordinance.  She informed the Board upon approval of the Ordinance they will also need to consent to the Inter Agency Agreement between the two Water Management Districts.

 

Steve Minnis spoke briefly to the Board regarding water conservation within the county.

 

The Board agreed to schedule the Public Hearing for June 23^rd at 6:00 P.M.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:15 P.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                     BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

________________________________________                    ________________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                  Chairman, John Meeks

 

 

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REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MAY 5, 2015

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on May 5, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman John Meeks

Comm. Rock Meeks

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm. Mike Joyner

 

Also present were:

 

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown
County Coordinator – Fred Moody

 

Chairman John Meeks called the Meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.  Comm. Rock Meeks gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER	119389-119554
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,386,555.72
ROAD	172,540.67
PAL LIBRARY	7,896.15
TRANSPORTATION	41,775.81
911	11,845.25
COURT FACILITIES	15.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	30.36
EMS	20,757.79
FIRE	81,482.31
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	2,303.01
UTILITIES	46,833.76
LANDFILL	28,854.07
TOTAL	$ 1,800,889.90

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on March 17, 2015 were presented for approval.  – TABLED –

 

 

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

 

Carol McQueen, Director

Request review of City of Williston’s Resolution to recommend City Councilman Danny Ethridge to the ‘open’ position for City Government Seat.  This seat was vacated by Councilman Cal Byrd.  Seat is scheduled to expire on 4/16/2016.

 

Mrs. McQueen requested the Board appoint Williston City Councilman Danny Etheridge to the vacant government seat on the Levy County Tourist Development Council.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to appoint Danny Etheridge to the Levy County Tourist Development Council as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mrs. McQueen invited everyone to stop by the reception table set up in the lobby recognizing Tourism Week.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Swearing-in of audience members was administered by Atty. Brown.

Comm. John Meeks asked the Commissioners if they had any ex-parte communication with any of the petitioners.  Comm. Rooks and Comm. Stevens stated they had ex-parte communication with all petitioners.  Comm. John Meeks stated he also had ex-parte communication with all petitioners.

 

Planning Department

Shenley Neely

Request the Board proceed to adopt Ordinance 2015-03, amending the future land use map of the County’s Comprehensive Plan on approximately .75 acres of land.  The proposal is to change the land use designation from Urban Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial (C).

 

Ms. Neely requested the Board adopt Ordinance 2015-03 amending the future land use map of the Comprehensive Plan on approximately .75 acres of land and read the Ordinance Title into public record.

 

Clay Sweger, a land planner with EDA Engineers-Surveyors-Planners, Inc., representing the current property owner, Drummond Community Bank, spoke to the Board stating there was interest by a business wishing to buy the property for the purpose of establishing a business which creates high-tech safety devices for fuel pipelines. This would be a light industrial type of activity done inside the building.

 

Comm. John Meeks asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against the item as presented.

 

Questions were asked by Renate Cannon, Toni Collins, Juanita Pickens Terrell and Terry Witt.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2015-03 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Development Department

Bill Hammond

A. Request the Board to proceed to adopt Ordinance 2015-04, approval for Drummond Community Bank, rezoning .75 acres more or less located in Section 27, Township 11 South, Range 14 East, Levy County, Florida from Forestry/Rural Residential (F/RR) to Moderately Intensive Commercial (C-3), Petition CZ 15-01; providing for exclusion from codification; providing an effective date.

 

Mr. Hammond requested the Board adopt Ordinance 2015-04 as stated above and relating to the item previously approved.  This item pertains to rezoning the property from Forestry/Rural Residential (F/RR) to Moderately Intensive Commercial (C-3).

 

Comm. John Meeks asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against the item as presented.

 

Toni Collins asked for clarification of “exclusion from codification” and was answered by Atty. Brown.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2015-05 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B. Request the Board to approve SE 15-01, Drummond Community Bank petitioning the Board for a Special Exception to allow the assembly and distribution of proprietary safety gauges (for installation within fuel pipes) for the petroleum industry, on a parcel of land located in Drummond Estates, Block B, N178’ of the E 185’ of Lot 1, in Section 27, Township 11 South, Range 14 East, in Levy County. Said parcel containing .75 acres more or less.  This parcel is located within the Chiefland Municipal Service District.

 

Mr. Hammond requested Board approval of SE 15-01, Drummond Community Bank petitioning the Board for a Special Exception to allow the assembly and distribution of proprietary safety gauges (for installation within fuel pipes) for the petroleum industry, on a parcel of land located in Drummond Estates, Block B, N178’ of the E 185’ of Lot 1, in Section 27, Township 11 South, Range 14 East, in Levy County.  Said parcel containing .75 acres more or less.  This parcel is located within the Chiefland Municipal Service District.

 

Comm. John Meeks asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against the item as presented.

 

Questions were asked by Renate Cannon and Art Maruna.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the Order to Approve for SE-15-01 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

C. Request the Board to proceed to adopt Ordinance 2015-05, approving a rezoning for Carol Jean Kearns, rezoning 7.54 acres more or less located in Section 26, Township 11 South, Range 14 East, Levy County, providing for exclusion from codification; providing an effective date.

 

Mr. Hammond requested the Board adopt Ordinance 2015-05, approving rezoning for Carol Jean Kearns, rezoning 7.54 acres more or less located in Section 26, Township 11 South, Range 14 East, Levy County, providing for exclusion from codification; providing an effective date.  The property owner wishes to subdivide the property into one (1) acre parcels.

 

Comm. John Meeks asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against the item as presented.

 

Questions were asked by Toni Collins.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2015-05 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

D. Request the Board to approve PPV 15-01 S & S Farms and Leland and Vicki Ritter, petitioning the Board as joint applicants for a Partial Plat Vacation of Fugate’s Addition No. 2 to Williston, Section 18, Township 13 South, Range 19 East, Levy County Florida.

 

Mr. Hammond requested Board approval of PPV 15-01, S & S Farms and Leland and Vicki Ritter, petitioning the Board as joint applicants for a Partial Plat Vacation of Fugate’s Addition No. 2 to Williston, Section 18, Township 13 South, Range 19 East, Levy County Acres.

 

Atty. Norm Fugate, representing the Petitioners spoke to the Board of PPV 15-01 and of the next item, PV 15-01.

 

Comm. John Meeks asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against the item as presented.

 

Questions were asked by Renate Cannon.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-15 regarding PPV 15-01 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

E. Request the Board to approve PV 15-01, Connie Scanlon, petitioning the Board for a Plat Vacation of “Hipp’s Addition No. 1”, (Plat Book 3, Page 2), in Section 18, Township 13 South, Range 19 East, in Levy County. Said parcel contains 31 acres more or less and is located within a Forestry/Rural Residential “FRR” zoning.

 

Mr. Hammond requested Board approval of PV 15-01, Connie Scanlon, petitioning the Board for a Plat Vacation of “Hipp’s Addition No. 1”, in Section 18, Township 13 South, Range 19 East, in Levy County.  Said parcel contains 31 acres more or less and is located within a Forestry/Rural Residential “FRR” zoning.

 

Comm. John Meeks asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against the item as presented.  There were none.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-16 regarding PV 15-01 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

F. Request the Board to approve King Road Mine, Application to Transfer Order to Approve Special Exception Application SE 3-10.

 

Mr. Hammond requested Board approval of King Road Mine, Application to Transfer Order to Approve Special Exception Application SE 3-10.  Mr. Hammond explained the request is to change the name on the mining application from Tarmac America, LLC to King Road Aggregates, LLC.

 

Susan Stephens with Hoppping Green & Sams representing King Road Aggregates, LLC spoke to the Board and gave a presentation regarding the Application.

Comm. John Meeks asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against the item as presented.

 

Questions were asked by Lou Elliott, Terry Witt, Ron Grant and Renate Cannon.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to adopt the Amendment to the Order to Approve as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

Request permission to budget increase for FAC dues 2015-16.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval for a budget increase for FAC dues for 2015-16.  The amount will increase from $4,550 to $4,641.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the request for a budget increase for FAC dues as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Moody advised the Board the bids for the Waccasassa Bay Channel Markers project are to be received by 3:00 P.M. today.  They will be opened at 3:30 P.M. in the Board office.  Mr. Moody stated he may be hopes to come back to the Board with a recommendation at the May 19^th meeting.

 

Mr. Moody advised the Board there had been 13 applications received for the Assistant to the County Coordinator received and he will be setting up interviews in the upcoming week.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM

 

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

 

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

 

Mr. Moody requested the Board set a date for a Water Conservation/Shortage Ordinance Workshop.  Mr. Moody explained adopting an Ordinance is required in order to receive the cost share grant in the amount of $151,000 which will be used to update the University Oaks water system.

 

The Board agreed by consensus to schedule the Water Conservation/Shortage Ordinance Workshop for May 19^th at 6:00 P.M.

 

Questions were asked by Renate Cannon.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Update on C326 SCOP Grant Project.

 

Mr. Greenlee gave an update to the Board on the SCOP grant project for C326 (Shell Mound Road).

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Joyner asked Sheriff McCallum to give an update of the Crab Fest in Williston.

Sheriff McCallum stated there were few arrests, few injuries and it was a peaceful event.  Sheriff McCallum thanked staff and mutual aid from other law enforcement agencies for their work.

 

Comm. Rooks stated she had recently attended the FEMA meeting in Trenton and requested they come to Levy County for a meeting.

 

Comm. Stevens stated the Williston FFA clay shoot was a success.

 

 

Comm. Rock Meeks reminded everyone of the Pet Adoption event coming up in Bronson on the 16^th.  Comm. Rock Meeks stated the Rodeo in Chiefland went well and there was a large turnout.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks stated the CAAA tournaments will begin this Thursday.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks stated the Chiefland Softball team will be playing in Vero Beach tomorrow night for the State Championship.

 

Comm. John Meeks reported the Bronson Baseball team won the District Tournament recently and will play tonight against Hamilton County in Bronson.

 

Comm. John Meeks gave an update of the WRPC and reported it has now been disbanded as of the last meeting which he recently attended.  He stated they will now be attending the North Florida Regional Planning Council meetings in Lake City.

 

Comm. John Meeks gave information regarding the RESTORE Act.

 

Mr. Lipman announced the National Day of Prayer is this Thursday and there will be a ceremony at the pavilion at Heritage Park in Williston at noon for those wishing to attend.

 

Dana Sheffield reminded everyone this Friday at 6:00 P.M. in the Fort Fanning Park there will be an outdoor family movie.

Dana Sheffield also stated on Saturday, May 16^th at the Cross City Airport there will be an expo and invited everyone to attend.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM

 

Roger Crossman requested the Board hear a non-agenda item regarding South Levy Fire Department.

 

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

 

Mr. Crossman requested financial assistance for the South Levy Fire Department from the Board in the amount of $8,610.   He stated there is an insurance bill in the amount of $5,946 due by May 11^th and the remainder is for other repairs.

 

After discussion, Mr. Crossman was advised by the Commissioners to utilize the recently issued quarterly payment from the Board, do away with unnecessary expenses and pay the insurance bill.  Additional expenses may be brought back to the Board on an as needed basis.

 

 

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

 

ATTEST:                                                                                     BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

________________________________________                    ________________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                           Chairman, John Meeks

 

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REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 21, 2015

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on April 21, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman John Meeks

Comm. Rock Meeks

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm. Mike Joyner

 

Also present were:

 

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown
County Coordinator – Fred Moody

 

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

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER	119389-119554
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	185,773.56
ROAD	78,500.19
PAL LIBRARY	13,110.53
TRANSPORTATION	9,799.93
COURT FACILITIES	37.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	1,252.03
EMS	28,332.32
FIRE	66,785.97
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	7,413.01
UTILITIES	2,837.26
DRUG TASK FORCE	2,066.63
ADD COURT COSTS	2,924.59
CAPITAL PROJECTS	1,615.00
LANDFILL	228,364.53
TOTAL	$    628,812.55

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on March 3, 2015 were presented for approval.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on March 3, 2015 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

WILLISTON CITY COUNCIL

 

President Jason Cason requested the Board approve Resolution 2015-13 renaming a portion of CR 316 as Robert Philpot Avenue; directing a street sign to be created and installed reflecting the revised street name upon payment of costs; providing an effective date.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-31 renaming a portion of CR 316 as Robert Philpot Way rather than Avenue and to waive the cost.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

W.A.R., INC.

d/b/a WITHLACOOCHEE AQUATIC RESTORATION

 

d/b/a Withlacoochee Aquatic Restoration

President Dan Hilliard

To address the Commission regarding ongoing activities of the organization concerning the Withlacoochee River.

 

Mr. Hilliard provided updated information to the Board regarding the Withlacoochee Aquatic Restoration’s ongoing activities concerning the Withlacoochee River.

 

Questions were asked by Toni Collins and answered by Mr. Hilliard.

 

 

CAREER SOURCE CITRUS LEVY MARION

 

Rusty Skinner, Chief Executive Officer

Request approval to adopt Resolution 2015-12; designation of workforce area by Governor to “grandfather” the area and approving the Inter-local Agreement with Citrus and Marion Counties.

 

Mr. Skinner requested Board approval of Resolution 2015-12; designation of workforce area by the Governor to “grandfather” the area and approval of the Inter-local Agreement with Citrus and Marion Counties.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-12 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

Request to move the Regular Board Meeting from June 16^th to Monday, June 15, 2015 at 9:00 A.M.

 

Mr. Moody requested to move the Regular Board Meeting from June 16^th to either the Monday prior to this date, Monday, June 15^th or to Tuesday, June 23^rd at 9:00 A.M.  The Florida Association of Counties 2015 Annual Conference & Education Exposition begins on June 16^th.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to move the Regular Board Meeting from June 16^th to June 23^rd as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ANIMAL SERVICES

 

David Weatherford, Director requested Board approval for reduced rates at the next pet adoption event being held Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Bronson Ace Hardware in Bronson.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the reduction of rates for the pet adoption event scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2015 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

Mark S. Johnson, Director

Request approval to purchase two (2) solar powered message signs.

 

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval to purchase two (2) solar powered message signs using Emergency Management Performance Grant monies.  The quotes received are as follows:

 

Ver-Mac                                  $24,400.00

K & K Systems                       $29,180.46

QPR ShopWorkx                    $39,300.00

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to purchase the two (2) solar powered message signs from Ver-Mac in the amount of $24,400.00, the lowest bidder.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

Request approval to alter the items requested on the Florida Forest Service Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant for the EMS Stations.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval to alter the items requested on the Florida Forest Service Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant previously approved on January 7, 2014.  This 50/50 grant was approved by the Division of Forestry for mobile and portable radios on April 7, 2015.  Chief Knowles stated there is a higher priority need for interoperability communications equipment at the LCSO Dispatch Center.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the altering of items requested on the Florida Forest Service Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

1. Request Board permission to submit CIGP Grant for CR 341.
2. Request Board permission to submit CIGP Grant for CR 345/347.
3. Request Board permission to submit SCRAP Grant for CR 32B.
4. Request Board permission to submit SCOP Grant for CR 330.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to submit for the above listed roads for Grant funding.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request Board permission to submit subdivision information to GSG for Ocala Highlands West.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to submit subdivision information to GSG for Ocala Highlands West.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve submitting subdivision information to GSG for Ocala Highlands West as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request Board approval to enter into an agreement with Mauldin International Trucks of Ocala.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to enter into an agreement with Mauldin International Trucks of Ocala for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).  The agreement would be from March 3, 2015 to December 31, 2016.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve entering into an agreement with Mauldin International Trucks of Ocala as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Greenlee provided information to the Board of the inmate work squad.  He stated they had removed nearly 13 tons of trash from the roadside since January and the sign crew had picked up 5 tons of trash.

 

Comm. Rooks asked Mr. Greenlee to provide a report on the paving of Shell Mound at an upcoming meeting.

 

 

 

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

 

David Pieklik, Executive Director

Presentation on Economic Development Funds for new or expanding businesses.

 

Mr. Pieklik gave a presentation to the Board on Economic Development funds for new or expanding businesses.

 

The Board agreed to have Mr. Pieklik come back on the day of the next regular Board Meeting, May 19, 2015 to conduct a Water Management Workshop at 6:00 P.M.  This Workshop will be for a proposed Ordinance providing for local implementation of year-round water conservation measurement.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Susan Haines, Legal Assistant

Request motion to authorize escheated land sale on May 18, 2015 with advertising to run April 23 and May 7, 2015 in the Levy County Journal and authorize Fred Moody, County Coordinator to place 3 improved properties with an online auction.

 

Mrs. Haines requested Board approval to authorize the escheated land sale on May 18, 2015 for 9 properties with advertising to run April 23 and May 7, 2015 in the Levy County Journal and to authorize Fred Moody, County Coordinator to place 3 improved properties with an online auction.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve advertising of the escheated land sale on May 18, 2015 with advertising as requested and approval for Mr. Moody to place 3 improved properties with an online auction.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Lucille Reese spoke on behalf of Donna Rowe regarding fencing at Animal Services for the animals stating the goal is $2,000.  Ms. Rowe is independently trying to raise the money to have this fence put in place for the animals.  Ms. Reese stated the website for anyone interested in making a donation.

 

Terry Witt asked of the status of Sexual Predator Restrictions.  Atty. Brown stated an Ordinance is being drafted.

 

Comm. John Meeks also stated the Planning Department is also working on this.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Joyner reported the Levy County Fair went well.  He also reported of a recently attended meeting of the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council.

 

Comm. Rooks stated the Wild Hog Canoe Race Saturday was a success.  Comm. Rooks also stated the Chiefland FFA Rodeo will be in Chiefland this Friday and Saturday.  Comm. Rooks stated she will be in Chiefland at City Hall from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

 

Comm. Stevens reminded everyone of the Williston FFA shoot coming up Saturday at 9:00 A.M. at the Whitehurst Lodge.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks invited everyone to come to Chiefland for youth baseball games to be taking place this weekend at Strickland Park.  Comm. Rock Meeks stated on April 28^th at 6:00 P.M. the FWC is conducting a meeting for public input on River Flow at the Suwannee River Fair Building.

 

Comm. John Meeks stated a letter of appreciation was received from the Suwannee River Fair expressing thanks for permission to dispose of trash from the Fair at the Landfill for no charge.

 

Comm. John Meeks stated there will be a FEMA meeting for Floodplain re-mapping April 30^th at 10:00 A.M. at the Trenton Community Center.

 

 

 

Comm. John Meeks requested Board approval to adopt Resolution 2015-14 supporting solar photovoltaic energy and the Florida Solar Financing Action Plan:  A Menu of Options.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-14 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Renate Cannon asked if there was any news regarding the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council and was answered by Comm. John Meeks.  Comm. John Meeks stated it appears the Planning Council may be dissolved.

 

 

NON AGENDA ITEM

 

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

 

Comm. John Meeks stated he had letters of appreciation prepared for Dr. Amit Rawal and Dr. Jason Jones for their attendance at the City/County ALS Workshop in Chiefland on Monday, April 13, 2015.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve sending letters of appreciation to Dr. Amit Rawal and Dr. Jason Jones signed by Comm. John Meeks as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:10 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                                  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

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Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                           Chairman, John Meeks