Year: 2015

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on February 3, 2014 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 led by Comm. Stevens.

 

EXPENDITURES

 

CHECK NUMBER	118580-118735
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,405,509.10
ROAD	91,375.82
SHIP	3,665.00
PAL LIBRARY	4,900.30
TRANSPORTATION	21,618.56
911	11,845.25
COURT FACILITIES	4,774.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	239.22
EMS	41,896.92
FIRE	147,450.75
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	3,060.32
UTILITIES	4,354.26
DRUG TASK FORCE	3,267.77
ADD COURT COSTS	1,742.64
IMPACT FEES – EMS	13,623.11
CAPITAL PROJECTS	13,137.48
LANDFILL	67,815.48
TOTAL	$ 1,840,275.98

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on December 16, 2014 and January 20, 2015 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular Board meeting held on December 16, 2014 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular Board meeting held on January 20, 2015 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Ron Grant requested information from the Board concerning the remodeling of the County Commission meeting room.  Mr. Grant asked if this remodel was:

 

• voted on by the Board and who made the motion
• who the contractor was and were they chosen by the bid process
• total cost of the renovations

 

Comm. John Meeks answered the remodel of the Commission room was done as part of the office remodel done upstairs in the Clerk’s Office.  The contractor was Staley Construction.  Comm. Meeks stated he did not have a total cost but could get that information for Mr. Grant.  Comm. Meeks stated he would research when the improvements were approved.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT

 

Robert Lowyns, Director

Presenting Proclamation 2015-05 declaring Levy County as a Purple Heart County.

 

Mr. Lowyns requested Board approval of Proclamation 2015-05 declaring Levy County as a Purple Heart County.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Proclamation 2015-05 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Presentation of a Purple Heart flag was made to the Commissioners by Mr. Lowyns and State Commander Richard Hunt of the Military Order of Purple Hearts for the State of Florida.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

Presenting Appreciation Awards for Dixie Auto Salvage, LKQ, and Levy County Shop Manager, Charlie Bedford.

 

Chief Knowles presented appreciation awards to Marty Wright of LKQ and Levy County Road Department Shop Manager, Charlie Bedford.  Mr. Bedford also accepted the award on behalf of Dixie Auto Salvage.

 

 

TOWN OF INGLIS

 

Mayor Glenda Kirkland

Request approval for Levy County to give millings that have been removed from SR 40.

 

Ms. Kirkland requested the Board give the Town of Inglis the milling removed from SR 40.

Lance Trafford, Public Works Director for the Town of Inglis also spoke giving information on how many loads of milling it would take to do a single road.

 

Comm. Joyner suggested Ms. Kirkland speak with Bruce Greenlee and Fred Moody to determine how much milling could be given as there are other roads in the County in need of repair.

 

Ms. Kirkland also asked if the portion of SR 40 extending to the gulf would be paved.

 

Mr. Greenlee stated this part of the road had been approved to use Small County Outreach Program Grant money.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

1. Discussion and direction regarding the C Street Bridge replacement in Cedar Key.

 

Mr. Moody stated be had been contacted by Jordan Green with DOT who is requesting some direction from the Board regarding the C Street Bridge replacement as they anticipate some complications with construction.  They are requesting this project be moved out until fiscal year 2019 (7/1/18-6/30/19) to allow time to analyze all aspects of this project.

 

Comm. Rooks stated some of the concerns from the local business owners with regard to staging and how this will affect businesses.  Comm. Rooks stated she is happy with the decision to postpone the C Street Bridge replacement until fiscal year 2019.

 

1. Request approval of a grant application for the University Oaks water utilities.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of a grant application for the University Oaks water utilities.

 

Debby Preble of Preble-Rish, Inc. spoke to the Board stating the distribution system needs to be replaced and they are seeking grant funds to assist with this expense.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the grant application for the University Oaks water utilities as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval of an amendment with the Waccasassa Channel Marker agreement.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of an amendment with the Waccasassa Channel Marker agreement with Preble-Rish, Inc.  The fee for the amendment is $5,500 and would include the bid package and construction phase services.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the amendment with the Waccasassa Channel Marker agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Request approval of Interlocal Agreement between Levy County and City of Chiefland.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Levy County and the City of Chiefland.  This will be for a Community Development Block Grant Project for roadway improvements along CR320 between US 19/98 and CR 321.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement between Levy County and the City of Chiefland as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

1. Request approval to reject all bids for Legal and Official Advertising for Levy County.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval to reject all bids for Legal and Official Advertising for Levy County as the bidders had not complied with the requirements.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to reject all bids for Legal and Official Advertising for Levy County.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner.

 

Steve Scott, representing the Levy County Journal spoke to the Board concerning the bidding process.

 

Atty. Brown addressed concerns spoke of by Mr. Scott.

 

Andy Andrews spoke to the Board concerning the bid process.

 

After discussion by the Commissioners, Comm. John Meeks called for the vote and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval of the revised bid documents and direct County staff to proceed with bid process set out in revised bid documents.

 

As a result of issues with the original bid documents staff amended the bid documents to change the line ad price to a per line price based on a minimum 1.5” column width, to clarify the 85% limitation for the rates for the second and subsequent publications was a bid requirement being imposed by the County regardless of any other statutory provisions, and to reflect figures should not be rounded up in calculations of the 85% rate limitation.  Atty. Brown requested Board approval of the revised bid documents setting a new bid due date of February 12, 2015 and direct County staff to proceed with the bid process set out in the revised bid documents.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the revised bid documents and direct County staff to proceed with the bid process set out in the revised bid documents.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval and authorize the County Coordinator to execute engagement letter with Nabors, Giblin, and Nickerson, P.A. for lease document review and bond counsel services for funding for acquisition of Road Department equipment and to authorize the County Coordinator, County Attorney, and Road Department staff to proceed with incurrence of the debt to purchase the equipment.-TABLED-

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Art Maruna spoke to the Board concerning the need for re-striping of Buie Park Road in Chiefland.

 

Comm. John Meeks stated he will ask Mr. Greenlee to determine what can be done.

 

Michael Gaither asked the Board if a stray, injured animal found in Levy County will be cared for by the County Veterinarian.  Also, Mr. Gaither asked if animals adopted at the Animal Adoption events will be spayed or neutered in-house.

 

Mr. Moody answered each animal brought to Animal Services will be evaluated on a case by case basis as it is seen by the Veterinarian.

 

Comm. John Meeks answered at this it may not be possible by March, but the facilities are being made ready by the following Pet Adoption event.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Rooks stated she will be going to each of the Towns within the County to meet with people.  A schedule will be made available.

 

Comm. Stevens reported of a letter received from Mayor Heathcoat of the City of Williston thanking Levy County Transit and the driver for the Suwannee River League of Cities quarter gathering at Williston Crossings.

 

Comm. John Meeks announced the Superintendents Gala is coming up February 14^th and recommended contacting one of the School Board members for ticket information.

Comm. John Meeks spoke of the RESTORE Act and the progress being made with regard to the local oyster farmers in the big bend area.

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:32 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

___________________________________                          ______________________________________

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

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JANUARY 6, 2015

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on January 6, 2014 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:

 Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Administrator – 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 led by Comm. Stevens.

 

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	118240-118429
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	2,366,763.48
ROAD	111,200.22
SHIP	20,300.00
PAL LIBRARY	18,641.42
TRANSPORTATION	1,610.86
911	11,845.25
COURT FACILITIES	1,188.96
PROGRESS ENERGY	351.07
EMS	39,504.22
FIRE	41,814.64
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	1,179.53
CDBG	2,853.75
UTILITIES	417.25
DRUG TASK FORCE	7,156.96
COMMUNICATION	15,923.34
ADD COURT COSTS	607.26
IMPACT FEES – EMS	12,275.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS	1,475.07
LANDFILL	4,904.17
TOTAL	$ 2,660,012.45

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM

 

Comm. John Meeks stated there was a non-agenda item he had been made aware of and asked for a motion for it to be heard.

 

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

Chief Knowles informed the Board of Governor Rick Scott’s decision last week to proclaim the week of January 5-9 as First Responder Week for the State of Florida.  Chief Knowles and Sheriff McCallum requested Board approval of Proclamation 2015-04 recognizing the week of January 5-9 as Levy County First Responders Week and read the Proclamation into public record.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Proclamation 2015-04 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Juanita Terrell spoke to the Board regarding taxation and equitable distribution.

 

 

CLERK OF COURT

 

Danny Shipp

Request approval to donate Dell computers to Vision Christian Academy.

 

Mr. Shipp stated he had received a letter from Vision Christian Academy requesting the donation of any surplus computers Levy County may have.  In the past, surplus computers have been donated to non-profit organizations and Mr. Shipp requested Board approval to donate surplus computers which the County has to Vision Christian Academy.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the donation of surplus computers to Vision Christian Academy as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER

 

Osborn Barker

Discussion and direction to speak with the Florida Legislature to increase the $500.00 exemption for the widow/widowers, the blind and non-veteran disability to a $5,000.00 exemption.

 

Mr. Barker spoke to the Board requesting direction to speak with and encourage the Florida Legislature to increase the $500.00 exemption for the widow/widowers, the blind and non-veteran disability to a $5,000 exemption.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion for a letter of support to be sent from the Board to the Property Appraiser’s Association in support of increasing the exemption as explained by Mr. Barker.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

MICHAEL AND KAY GAITHER

 

Request  approval for Proclamation 2015-01 proclaiming the  month of January, 2015 in  recognition of  Honey, “The Wonder Dog” for her services as a medical service dog.
Judge Browning requested on behalf of Michael and Kay Gaither Board approval of Proclamation 2015-01 proclaiming the month of January, 2015 in recognition of Honey “The Wonder Dog” for her services as a medical service dog.  Judge Browning then read the Proclamation into public record.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve Proclamation 2015-01 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

TONI C. COLLINS

 

Request a motion to propose and adopt a county ordinance to enforce the removal of political campaign advertisements.

 

Mrs. Collins requested action by the Board regarding the adoption of a County Ordinance to enforce the removal of political campaign advertisements.

 

Bill Hammond, Development Department Director stated there is an Ordinance directing those running for political office when to start placing signs and when to remove them.

 

Comments were made by Mrs. Gaither, Terry Witt and Sally Collins from the audience.

 

Mr. Moody stated a memo would be sent from the Board Office to the County Departments requesting employees to pick up any political signs left on the county right-of-ways from elections past while traveling throughout the county and dispose of them at the Landfill.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

A.) Request approval for the funding agreement between Levy County and Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. for 2014-2015.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval for the funding agreement between Levy County and Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. for 2014-2015 providing its portion of the local match in the amount of $75,000.00 to be released in quarterly payments in the amount of $18,750.00 upon the receipt of an invoice due on the first day of each quarter.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Agreement between Levy County and Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

B.) Request approval for Resolution 2015-02 authorizing execution of closing documents by the County Coordinator and authorizing acceptance and directing the recordation of a deed transferring from the Robert B. Bishop Trust and the Ottis and Macey Beauchamp Family Trust, grantors, to Levy County, grantee.

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of Resolution 2015-02 authorizing execution of closing documents by the County Coordinator and authorizing acceptance and directing the recordation of a deed transferring from the Robert B. Bishop Trust and the Ottis and Macey Beauchamp Family Trust, grantors, to Levy County, grantee.  The property is to be used for Manatee Utilities.

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

C.) Request approval for Resolution 2015-03 for grant assistance for improvements and upgrades to the Levy County Courthouse and deliver a copy of the Resolution to the Office of the Governor and to the Levy County State Legislative Delegation.

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of Resolution 2015-03 for grant assistance for improvements and upgrades to the Levy County Courthouse and to deliver a copy of the Resolution to the Office of the Governor and to the Levy County State Legislative Delegation.  The improvements involve bringing the Courthouse into compliance with ADA requirements.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-03 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comments were made by Renate Cannon and Ron Grant from the audience.

D.) Request permission to amend qualifications for Grants Coordinator position.

Mr. Moody requested Board approval to amend the qualifications for the Grants Coordinator position.  The change requested is to add “preferred” to the requirement of graduation from an accredited four-year (4) college or university with a degree in public relations, political science, business or related field, and to then re-open the process for another five (5) to ten (10) business days.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to amend the qualification change for the Grants Coordinator position as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Rooks votes NO.

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

Mark S. Johnson, Director

A.)Request approval for the State Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement.

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval for the State Homeland Grant Program Agreement stating the award amount for this Grant is $12,308 and is non-matching.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the State Homeland Grant Program Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

B.) Request approval for the Community Emergency Response Team Agreement.

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval for the Community Emergency Response Team Agreement in the amount of $5,474.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Community Emergency Response Team Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PARKS & RECREATION

 

Matt Weldon, Director

Request approval to accept the two lowest bids for one Mosquito Control truck and one Parks and Recreation truck.

 

Mr. Weldon requested Board approval of the two (2) lowest bids for one (1) Mosquito Control truck and one (1) Parks and Recreation truck.  The bids received are listed below:

 

Truck #1/Mosquito Control                   Scoggins Chevrolet                 Chiefland Ford

$23,938.21                              $22,628

 

Truck #2/Parks and Recreation           Scoggins Chevrolet                 Chiefland Ford

$31,861.61                              $29,276

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the purchase of a truck for Mosquito control from Chiefland Ford in the amount of 22,628 and a truck for Parks and Recreation in the amount of $29,276 also from Chiefland Ford, the lowest bids as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

Request approval of a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Tamicka Wallace, PA #526 for an existing unit in Williston, FL.

 

Ms. Neeley requested Board approval for a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Tamicka Wallace, PA #26 for an existing unit in Williston, Florida in the amount of 20,000.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Tamicka Wallace as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

A.) Request approval and chairman’s signature for a licensing agreement with EMS Technology Solutions, LLC for Operative IQ Management Software.

Chief Knowles requested Board approval and Chairman’s signature for a licensing agreement with EMS Technology Solutions, LLC for Operative IQ Management Software.  This program will provide accountability for all inventory including consumable medications, large assets and departmental assets.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the licensing agreement with EMS Technology Solutions, LLC with the Chairman’s signature as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

B.) Request approval of fiscal year 2013-2014 fourth quarter write-off’s.

Chief Knowles requested Board approval of fiscal year 2013-2014 fourth quarter write-off’s in the amount of $250,608.20.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the fiscal year 2013-2014 fourth quarter write-off’s as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

Request to ratify the bid documents for Legal and Official Advertising for Levy County and direct staff to continue with bid process outlined in the bid documents.

 

Atty. Brown requested ratification by the Board for bid documents for Legal and Official Advertising for Levy County and direct staff to continue with the bid process outlined in the bid documents.  Atty. Brown stated the Tax Deed Notices were included in the bid documents.

 

Steve Scott representing the Levy County Journal spoke to the Board.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to ratify the bid documents for legal and official advertising for Levy County and to direct staff to continue with the bid process outlined in the bid documents.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.  The votes were as follows:

 

Yes                                          No

Comm. Stevens                       Comm. Rooks

Comm. Joyner                         Comm. Rock Meeks

Comm. John Meeks

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Barbara Snow spoke to the Board regarding a bill which will be filed soon providing an amount toward veterinary care for police and law enforcement k-9’s in retirement and hoped the Board would be in support of this bill once passed.

 

Mr. Moody advised Ms. Snow how to go about speaking at the next Legislative Delegation meeting coming up next week.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. John Meeks stated per an e-mail he had received, the attorney for the Florida Wildlife Commission is reviewing the Grant Agreement for the repair of the Waccasassa Bay channel markers.

Comm. John Meeks stated the next Legislative Delegation meeting will be on Wednesday, January 14^th at 9:30 A.M. in Bronson at the Dogan Cobb Municipal Building.

 

Comm. John Meeks asked if any of the Commissioners wished to speak regarding the election of Board appointments and Department Committees for 2015 as they had been assigned.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the appointment of Commissioners as assigned.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:35 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

___________________________________                          ______________________________________

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

 

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JANUARY 20, 2015

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on January 20, 2014 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 Administrator – 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 led by Comm. Stevens.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

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

 

CHECK NUMBER	118430-118579
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	78,404.70
ROAD	202,360.01
SHIP	18,875.00
PAL LIBRARY	6,306.18
TRANSPORTATION	1,574.24
COURT FACILITIES	1,997.13
PROGRESS ENERGY	2,104.75
EMS	53,277.45
FIRE	54,339.70
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	14,820.08
UTILITIES	2,608.07
ADD COURT COSTS	607.26
CAPITAL PROJECTS	4,353.56
LANDFILL	6,888.74
TOTAL	$    448,516.87

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held on December 2, 2014 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on December 2, 2014 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Mrs. Gaither questioned the Board regarding the advertising rates for delinquent tax notices.

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

Presenting Appreciation Awards for Dixie Auto Salvage, LKQ, and Levy County Shop Manager, Charlie Bedford.    – TABLED –

 

 

COUNTY AGENT

 

Albert Fuller, Director

1. Request approval for a purchase order giving permission to use funds designated for a different equipment item to replace a boat motor.

 

Mr. Fuller requested Board approval to use funds designated for a storage building at the extension office for the purchase of a new boat motor to replace an existing motor which has become financially unfeasible to repair.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the use of funds designated for the purchase of a storage building at the extension office to be used for the purchase of a new boat motor as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval for a quote for a boat motor.

 

Mr. Fuller requested Board approval to purchase a boat motor from Suwannee Shores Marina in the amount of $4,700 per the quote received.  The motor will be used on the pontoon boat used for marine education purposes as a second backup motor.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the purchase of a Mercury 40 hp boat motor from Suwannee Shores Marina in the amount of $4,700 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

David Pieklik, Director

October-December progress report.

 

Mr. Pieklik gave a progress report for the Nature Coast Business Development Council for the quarter of October-December, 2014.

 

 

FLORIDA DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

 

Marlon Clements, Bureau Chief

Request approval for a permanent (year round) office space at the Levy County Agricultural Extension Office.

 

Barry Gaffney spoke on behalf of Marlon Clements requesting Board approval for a permanent (year round) office space at the Levy County Agricultural Extension Office.  He stated there is a need to have a permanent office space due to the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act and the number of audits they are required to do in this area.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services using the office space they had been occupying at the Ag. Center on a permanent basis pending contract/lease documents to be approved by Atty. Brown.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, General Manager

5. Request approval of a Service Agreement with Suwannee River Economic Council for transportation for the period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.

 

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval of a Service Agreement with Suwannee River Economic Council for transportation for the period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 in the amount of $12,474.70.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Service Agreement with Suwannee River Economic Council as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Renate Cannon and Sallie Collins spoke regarding this item.

 

1. Request approval to purchase Stretcher Equipped Bus from the fully executed grant agreement for the Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Program Grant, (RCAP Grant) in the amount of $79,400.00 to be reimbursed at 100%.

 

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval to purchase a stretcher equipped bus from the fully executed grant agreement for the Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Program Grant (RCAP Grant) in the amount of $79,400, to be reimbursed at 100%.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of a stretcher equipped bus from the fully executed grant agreement for the Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Program Grant (RCAP Grant) as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LIBRARY

 

Lisa Brasher, Director

Request approval to accept a donation of 19 children’s computers from a Florida State Library program.

 

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval to accept a donation of 19 children’s computers provided by the State Library and AWE Learning.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to accept the donation of 19 children’s computers as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Request approval of Resolution 2015-06 authorizing the execution and recording of a county deed to transfer county interest in property (borrow pit #9) to the State of Florida Department of Transportation for State Road purposes to construct or improve State Road 55 (US 19).

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Resolution 2015-06 authorizing the execution and recording of a county deed to transfer county interest in property (borrow pit #9) to the State of Florida Department of Transportation for State Road purposes.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-06 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Sallie Collins asked about the paving of a road in Steeplechase Farms, 114^th.  She asked if this road was going to be paved in 2015 and if there was a way to look up the list of roads to be paved on the Board’s website.

 

Comm. Meeks advised Ms. Collins she could contact the Road Department Office for this information.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Rooks thanked the Chairman for a job well done with the Legislative Delegation meeting held recently.

 

Comm. Stevens thanked Chief Knowles and Chief Bloom for the vehicle provided for the parade Saturday.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks reported of the education classes he had recently attended for new Commissioners.

 

Comm. John Meeks spoke of the Legislative Delegation meeting and how Levy County as well as many other small counties will be paying more of the Medicare cost-share.  Levy County’s portion will increase to 18% by 2018.

 

Mr. Moody commended Mrs. Conley on her efforts at the Legislative Delegation meeting regarding the Medicaid funding for the Transit Department.  He also spoke of the Oystermen meetings held recently.

 

Dana Sheffield asked about the County’s portion which they will be required to pay for Medicare cost-share.

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:48 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

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

 

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DECEMBER 16, 2014

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on December 18, 2014 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 Administrator – 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 led by Comm. Stevens.

 

 

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	117943-118077
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	125,067.96
ROAD	33,878.58
SHIP	12,880.00
PAL LIBRARY	3,093.84
TRANSPORTATION	58,524.63
COURT FACILITIES	2,292.03
PROGRESS ENERGY	1,118.11
EMS	50,232.55
FIRE	16,335.99
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	4,155.97
CDBG	6,813.17
UTILITIES	2,667.11
DRUG TASK FORCE	114.25
IMPACT FEES – EMS	12,275.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS	252,261.02
LANDFILL	60,367.27
TOTAL	$    642,077.48

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on October 21, 2014 and November 18, 2014 were presented for approval.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held on October 21, 2014 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held on November 18, 2014 with corrections.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Chairman Meeks announced Comm. Ealy from the Town of Inglis had passed.  There will be a memorial service from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday evening at the Inglis Community Center for anyone who would like to attend.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Mike West, 911 Addressing

Request to ratify state grant application approved at November 18, 2014 meeting.

 

Mr. West requested the Board ratify the State Grant Application previously approved at the November 18, 2014 meeting.  He stated the original amount requested on the application was $115,451.79.  The amount has been changed on this grant reflecting a carry forward of funds in the amount of $54,889.00 leaving the requested amount at $60,564.79.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to ratify the State Grant Application as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

MILLS ENGINEERING COMPANY

 

Andrew Carswell, P.E.

Request approval for a contract for Ayers Carpentry, Inc. for leachate Tank Cover and approval for a Supplemental Agreement to galvanize the main frame and purlins in lieu of red oxide primer.

 

Mr. Carswell requested Board approval for a contract for Ayers Carpentry, Inc. for a leachate tank cover and approval for a Supplemental Agreement to galvanize the main frame and purlins in lieu of red oxide primer.  The cost increase would be $5,200.00 making the total contract amount $62,850.00.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the contract for Ayers Carpentry, Inc. and the Supplemental Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

CITY OF CHIEFLAND

 

Mary Ellzey, City Manager

Request Memorandum of Understanding.

 

Laurie Copeland requested on behalf of Mrs. Ellzey approval by the Board of a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Chiefland allowing road work to be done on CR 320 by the City.  She explained the City of Chiefland will be applying for a CDBG grant for utility infrastructure for the proposed Suwannee River Community Hospital.  Work included in the grant will be a 930’ deceleration lane on CR 320 for the hospital site.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding as requested.  Second was made by Comm. R. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

INGLIS-YANKEETOWN BOAT RAMP COMMITTEE

 

Commissioner Steve Kesterson, Sr.

Discuss the Yankeetown Boat Ramp, CR 40.  Refurbishment and improvements recommended and requested.

 

Comm. Kesterson spoke to the Board requesting refurbishing and upgrading of the Yankeetown Boat Ramp and Park facilities.

 

Matt Weldon spoke to the Board regarding the Yankeetown Boat Ramp explaining possible ways to address the situation.

 

The Commissioners agreed by consensus to have Mr. Weldon to look into the issue beginning with shoreline stabilization.

 

 

 

CRIME STOPPERS OF LEVY COUNTY, INC.

 

Paula Sprague

Request Chair’s signature on a letter to the Office of the Attorney General in support of Crime Stopper of Levy County, Inc.

 

Mrs. Sprague requested the Chairman’s signature on a letter to the Office of the Attorney General in support of Crime Stoppers of Levy County, Inc.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Chairman’s signature on a letter to the Office of the Attorney General in support of Crime Stoppers of Levy County, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL

 

Discussion of November 4, 2014 BOCC action on non-agenda item.

 

Andy Andrews and Linda Cooper, representing the Levy County Journal requested the Board reverse a decision approved at the November 4, 2014 Regular Board meeting requiring the County to go out for bids for the County’s legal advertising.

 

After discussion, Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to keep the current rotation of legal advertising on a one (1) year rotation for one more cycle and select by bids for a four (4) year contract in June, 2015.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks but wanted to still keep the duration of the contract at one (1) year.

 

Atty. Brown asked if Comm. Rock Meeks wished to change his motion to a one (1) year contract.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks did not wish to change his motion.

 

Chairman Meeks asked if there was a second for the motion made by Comm. Rock Meeks to keep the rotation as is until June, 2015 when bids would be considered to select a newspaper for a four (4) year contract since the second made by Comm. Rooks was not the same as Comm. Rock Meeks’ motion.

 

Comm. Rooks withdrew her second to the motion.

 

The motion fails for lack of a second.

 

Tom Tenbroek spoke to the Board expressing his thoughts regarding the newspaper advertising issue.

 

Clarification was made by Atty. Brown concerning the motion approved on November 4^th and the Bid Specs as presented to the newspaper offices.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion as previously stated to keep the current rotation of legal advertising on a one (1) year rotation for one more cycle and select by bids for a four (4) year contract in June, 2015.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks.  The votes were cast as follows:

 

Yes                                             No

Comm. Rock Meeks               Comm. Stevens

Comm. Rooks                          Comm. Joyner

Chairman Meeks

 

The MOTION FAILS.

 

Kay Gaither spoke concerning the newspaper advertising issue.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

Request permission to purchase (2) trucks for Construction/Maintenance and Water Department from local vendors, Chiefland Ford and Scoggins Chevrolet.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval for the purchase of one (1) truck for Construction/Maintenance and one (1) truck for the Water Department.  The bids received are as follows:

 

Construction/Maintenance –  F250                             Water Department – F350 diesel

Scoggins Chevrolet     $31,861.61                              Scoggins Chevrolet     $46,112.35

Chiefland Ford           $30,090.00                              Chiefland Ford           $46,255.00

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to purchase a truck for Construction/Maintenance from Chiefland Ford, the lowest bid in the amount of $30,900.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to purchase a truck for the Water Department from Scoggins Chevrolet, the lowest bid in the amount of $46,255.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, General Manager

2. Request approval of Joint Participation Agreement with FDOT for Section 5311 Operational funding in the amount of $404,972.00 at 50%.

 

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval of a Joint Participation Agreement with FDOT for Section 5311 Operational funding in the amount of $404,972.00 at 50%.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Joint Participation Agreement with FDOT for Section 5311 Operational funding as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval for advertising agreement with Haven Hospice for a period of one year beginning January 1, 2015- through December 31, 2015 in the amount of $12,500, with the ability to extend Agreement for an additional year for an additional amount of $12,500.00.

 

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval for an advertising agreement with Haven Hospice for a period of one year beginning January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 in the amount of $12,500, with the ability to extend the Agreement for an additional year for an additional amount of $12,500.  This Agreement is for the placement of advertisements by Haven Hospice on Levy County Transit busses.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve an advertising agreement with Haven Hospice as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Toni Collins spoke regarding this item asking who would be responsible for the removal of advertising.

 

Mrs. Conley answered it will be the responsibility of the advertiser for removal of ads and cleaning of busses upon removal.

 

Sallie Ann Collins stated she was against any advertising on the transit busses.

 

Renate Cannon spoke in favor of the advertising as it would bring in revenue to the Transit Department.

Dana Sheffield also spoke regarding this item.

 

Mrs. Conley explained the requirements for placement of advertisements to be placed on the busses.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

1. Request authorization and Chairman’s signature for the Funding and Program Agreement between Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and Levy County, Florida.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval and the Chairman’s signature for the Funding and Program Agreement between Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and Levy County, Florida.  Ms. Neely stated this is a 100% grant in the amount of $20,000 for technical assistance.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve with the Chairman’s signature the Funding and Program Agreement as stated.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request authorization and Chairman’s signature for the Scope of Work for Agreement for Professional Services between Levy County and Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval and the Chairman’s signature for the Scope of Work for Agreement for Professional Services between Levy County and the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve with the Chairman’s signature the Scope of Work for Agreement for Professional Services between Levy County and Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

3. Request approval to submit to the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Modification number six (6) to the Subgrant Agreement between DEO and Levy County for Grant Agreement between DEO and Levy County for Grant Agreement number 12 DB-Q5-48-01-F05, Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval to submit to the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Modification number six (6) to the Subgrant Agreement between DEO and Levy County for Grant Agreement number 12-DB-Q5-48-01-F05, Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the request to submit to the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Modification number six (6) to the Subgrant Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

6. Request approval for Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Robert and Tegan Parker, PA #525 for an existing unit Williston, FL 32696.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval for the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Robert and Tegan Parker, PA #525 for an existing unit in Williston, Florida.

 

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

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

1. Request approval to donate one (1) surplus Fire Engine to Inglis Volunteer Fire Department in exchange for one (1) Ford Chassis Mini Pumper.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval to donate one (1) surplus Fire Engine to Inglis Volunteer Fire Department in exchange for one (1) Ford Chassis Mini Pumper.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the donation of (1) surplus Fire Engine to Inglis Volunteer Fire Department in exchange for one (1) Ford Chassis Mini Pumper as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Quarterly Report presentation.

 

Chief Knowles gave the 4^th Quarter Report presentation to the Board.

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Request permission to purchase to purchase (3) trucks for the Road Department from local vendors, Chiefland Ford and Scoggins Chevrolet.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to purchase three (3) trucks for the Road Department.  The bids received are as follows:

 

One (1) ¾ ton pickup truck     Chiefland Ford                                                 Scoggins Chevrolet

$24,895.00                                     $27,217.90

 

Two (2) ½ ton extended cab pickup trucks    Chiefland Ford                       Scoggins Chevrolet

$21,427.00 each                            $22,402.60 each

 

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of a ¾ pickup truck from Chiefland Ford in the amount of $24,895.00 as recommended.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the purchase of two (2) ½ ton extended cab pickup trucks from Chiefland Ford in the amount of $21,427.00 as recommended.

 

 

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

 

Carol McQueen, Director

1. Request approval of contract for another six (Terms in 4 week periods) with Clear Channel Outdoor Bulletins along I-75 for $7,800.00. Two northbound bulletins and two southbound bulletins prior to Levy County exits.

 

Mrs. McQueen requested Board approval of a contract for another six (6) (terms in 4 week periods) with Clear Channel Outdoor Bulletins along I-75 for $7,800.00 for two (2) Northbound bulletins and two (2) Southbound bulletins prior to Levy County exits.  The contract will run from January 19, 2015 through July 5, 2015.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the contract with Clear Channel Outdoor Bulletins as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval of letter to be sent to Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.

 

Mrs. McQueen requested Board approval for a letter to be sent to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission regarding the Levy County section of the Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve a letter to be sent to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission as requested as well as to the offices of Representative Dean and Representative Stone.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Toni Collins asked the status of “Hidden Coastlines”.

 

Comm. John Meeks answered “Hidden Coastlines” is now done by “Pure Water Wilderness” and a new issue should be coming out soon.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Renate Cannon wished all the Commissioners a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 

Mr. Gaither asked if a Veterinarian had been hired for the County.

 

Comm. John Meeks answered yes, a Veterinarian had been hired.

Mr. Moody stated the Veterinarian was giving her current employer notice and would be available after 30 days.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Joyner wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

 

Comm. Rooks wished everyone a safe and Happy Holiday and a Merry Christmas.

Comm. Rock Meeks reported of the Chiefland Christmas Festival and Parade stating there was a good turnout.  He also wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 

Comm. John Meeks reported the Wreaths Across America Memorial went well.

Comm. John Meeks reported of the possibility of funding to assist in bringing the courthouse elevators up to where they are ADA compliant.  He is currently working on a Resolution to bring before the Board appealing to the Circuit 8, the Chief Judge as well as the Legislative Delegation for assistance with this and any other ADA deficiencies there may be in the Courthouse.

 

Select Board Appointments and Departments Committees

 

The Commissioners agreed to select the appointments and Department Committees where they would like to serve and submit to the Board Office.  Staff will contact the Commissioners if there are discrepancies.  Appointments would be made available at the January 6^th Regular Board meeting.

 

Toni Collins commented on the political signs still out on Manatee Road and near Camp Azalea.  She asked if there was anything the Commissioners could do.

 

Comm. John Meeks stated he will contact Mrs. Jones, Supervisor of Elections and ask if she could send out a friendly reminder for anyone with signs still out to please pick them up.

 

Dana Sheffield wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:15 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

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