Year: 2016

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

AUGUST 2, 2016

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on August 2, 2016 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

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

 

 

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. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

CHECK NUMBER	124469-124634
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,222,962.00
ROAD	78,632.78
SHIP	14,850.00
PAL LIBRARY	6,081.41
MOSQUITO CONTROL	5,332.55
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	10,986.39
TRANSPORTATION	17,464.65
911	12,560.17
COURT FACILITIES	31,266.07
EMS	29,769.29
FIRE	82,604.27
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	4,474.81
UTILITIES	1,063.36
DRUG TASK FORCE	1,362.00
ADD COURT COSTS	1,873.06
IMPACT FEES – PARKS	4,000.00
LANDFILL	2,077.00
TOTAL	$ 1,527,359.81
EFT PAYMENT	$      28,030.76

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the regular Board meetings held on June 7, 2016 and June 21, 2016 were presented for Board approval.

 

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on June 7, 2016 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 Meeting held on June 21, 2016 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Bill Hammond, Development Director

Request Board approval for Final Plat of Williston Cedar Farms.

 

Atty. Brown swore in members of the audience wishing to speak regarding the item to be presented.

 

Comm. John Meeks asked if there was any ex-parte communication by any of the Commissioners.  Comm. Joyner stated he had ex-parte communication regarding this item.

 

Mr. Hammond presented and requested Board approval for the Final Plat of Williston Cedar Farms.

 

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

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Final Plat of Williston Cedar Farms as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

MILLS ENGINEERING

 

Andrew Carswell, P.E.

Explain Bid Summary for C326 (Shell Mound Road) SCOP Project ID# 430690-1-58-01 (tabled from 7/19/16 meeting).

 

Mr. Carswell presented the Bid Summary for C326 (Shell Mound Road) SCOP Project ID# 430690-1-58-01 stating it had been tabled from the July 19^th meeting to allow time to contact DOT and inquire if they would provide any additional funds for this project.  An e-mail response stated they were unable to provide additional funding.  According to Mr. Carswell, the remaining amount needed to fund this project would be about $552,000.00.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to Table this item until further information can be obtained from Heather Encinosa as to whether or not impact fee money could be used to fund this project.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

WITHLACOOCHEE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

 

Jack Schofield, President

Request Board approval for improvements to CR40 Boat Ramp, Bird Creek, Yankeetown, FL.

 

Mr. Schofield gave a presentation to the Board regarding a request for improvements to the CR40 Boat Ramp, Bird Creek, Yankeetown, FL.

 

 

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

Matt Weldon, Director

Request Board approval for purchase of a new mower for Boat Ramp areas.

 

Mr. Weldon requested Board approval for the purchase of a new mower for the Boat Ramp areas.  Mr. Weldon stated Boater Improvement monies would be used for this purchase.

 

The quotes received are as follows:

 

Lanes Yardware                      Graveley Pro-Turn 152                       $6,410.82

Suwannee River Kubota         Graveley Pro-Turn 152                       $6,575.00

John Deere                              John Deere 54”                                   $7,780.71

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve the purchase of a new mower from Lanes Yardware for $6,410.82 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Weldon provided an update to the Board of the Zika virus and reported there have been no mosquitos testing positive for zika in our county at this time.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Mike West, 911 Addressing

Request Board approval and signature on Amendment #2 to the SOW for IEN routing and ALI with West Safety Services, Inc. F/K/A Intrado.

 

Mr. West requested Board approval and the Chairman’s signature on Amendment #2 to the Scope of Work for IEN 911 Routing & ALI with West Safety Services, Inc. f/k/a Intrado.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve with the Chairman’s signature Amendment #2 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, Director

Request Board approval of Resolution and Application for the Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Program Grant.

 

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-047 and the Application for the Shirley Conroy Rural Capital Area Program for a 23’ Ford bus.  As in years past, application has also been made for a REDI waiver for the 10% local match.  The total project cost will be $77,879.00 and will replace an existing bus which is seven (7) years old with 335,492 miles on it.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-047 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

 

Carol McQueen

Request Board approval of the $24,000 Agreement with Interfuse Marketing, Inc.  They will be providing marketing services to bring more visitors to our website and Levy County.

 

Mrs. McQueen requested Board approval of the Agreement with Interfuse Marketing, Inc. in the amount of $24,000.  They will be providing marketing services to bring more visitors to the website and to Levy County.

Upon request by Comm. Rooks, Mrs. McQueen gave an overview of what the findings have been.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Agreement with Interfuse Marketing, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Questions were asked by Toni Collins and answered by Mrs. McQueen.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

Update on the progress of the Planning Commission meetings regarding proposed amendments to the County’s Comprehensive Plan.

 

Ms. Neely gave an update on the progress of the Planning Commission meetings regarding proposed amendments to the County’s Comprehensive Plan.  The changes to the final set of Comprehensive Plan elements are: Recreation and Open Space, Conservation, Coastal Management and Springs Protection.  The deadline to transmit the Plan Amendments to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is December 1, 2016.

 

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

Alesha Renaudo, Assistant to Director

A. Request Board approval and Chairman signature on the Agreement to amend Interlocal Agreement regarding Fire Protection Services between Levy County, Florida and the Town of Yankeetown, Florida, and the Agreement to amend Lease regarding a portion of Yankeetown Town Hall between Levy County, Florida and the Town of Yankeetown, Florida.

 

Mrs. Renaudo requested Board approval and the Chairman’s signature on the Agreement to Amend Interlocal Agreement regarding Fire Protection Services between Levy County and the Town of Yankeetown as well as the Agreement to Amend Lease regarding a portion of Yankeetown Town Hall and the Town of Yankeetown.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Agreements as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B. Request Board approval to renew Gold Level Service Agreement with Replay Systems, Inc. in the amount of $8,248.00 for the recorder for the ICOM radio system and authorize Fred Moody to execute the agreement.

 

Mrs. Renaudo requested Board approval to renew the Gold Level Service Agreement with Replay Systems, Inc. in the amount of $8,248.00 for the recorder for the ICOM radio system and authorization for Fred Moody to execute the agreement.  Mrs. Renaudo explained the system records all traffic between dispatch and the crews.  Mrs. Renaudo stated the funding for this will come from the Communications budget.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve the Gold Level Service Agreement with Replay Systems, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Alice LaLonde, Administrative Office Manager

Approve Resolution 2016-046 authorizing the executing of a Local Agency Program Agreement with FDOT for project management of design phase of sidewalk along CR 32 (A/K/A NE 90^th Street) from C337 (A/K/A Court Street) to SR 24 in Levy County, FL.

 

Mrs. LaLonde gave an update to the Board on the bridge work done on CR339 and stated the inspection done this morning went very well adding the inspector stated the piling replacement was the best he had seen in the State of Florida.

 

Mrs. LaLonde requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-046 authorizing the execution of a Local Agency Program Agreement with FDOT for project management of design phase of the sidewalk along CR32 (A/K/A NE 90^th Street) from C337 (A/K/A Court Street) to SR24 in Levy County, FL.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-046 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

IT

 

Daren Remington, Director

Mr. Remington presented a County internet proposal with the Board as previously discussed.  The proposal would eliminate individual contracts by all Departments and Elected Officials in the Courthouse.  Currently, the combined total spent per month for internet service through various providers is $6,692.20.  The negotiated price with AT&T Mr. Remington presented is $2,679.00 per month and he added this would greatly increase the internet capacity with a business class connection.  This would include all departments except the Sheriff’s Department, School Board and the individual City Libraries.  Mr. Remington stated a contract could be provided for Attorney Brown’s review upon approval to proceed.

 

After discussion, the Commissioners requested a contract for review by the County Attorney and a breakdown of each Department’s expense for the proposed internet service.

 

 

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Rooks reported of the Yankeetown Town Council meeting she attended last night.  She also reported Yankeetown had received a grant in the amount of $100,000.

 

Comm. John Meeks announced the Bronson Farmer’s Market will be on August 6^th and there will be a Bull Riding Event at Carter’s Arena in Chiefland on the same evening beginning at 8:00 P.M.  The South Levy Marketplace will be on August 27^th from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

 

 

The meeting recessed at 10:56 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:14 A.M.

 

 

BUDGET WORKSHOP

 

Jared Blanton spoke to the Board and presented a budget overview for their review which has been calculated using the millage rate of 8.75 and includes a 3% raise for the Board employees.  Mr. Blanton cautioned the Board of spending down Reserve funds.

 

Sheriff McCallum spoke to the Board questioning if the Sheriff’s budget would remain at the current years amount of $11,489,777 or if it would be increased to allow a 4% increase for employees and a $25,000 increase to the vehicle line item as requested to their budget which was submitted.  Sheriff McCallum pointed out the budget for 2007/2008 was $3,000 more than this past year’s budget.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the budget for the Sheriff’s Department as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:41 P.M.

The meeting reconvened at 12:46 P.M.

 

Comm. John Meeks passed the gavel and made a motion to set the tentative millage rate at 9.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Rooks voted NO.

 

Budget requests and concerns were heard from Cedar Key Fire Department and Inglis Fire Department.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1:18 P.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

JULY 19, 2016

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on July 19, 2016 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. 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. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

CHECK NUMBER	124227-124468
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,074,154.33
ROAD	51,145.93
SHIP	11,760.00
PAL LIBRARY	4,688.94
MOSQUITO CONTROL	203.78
TRANSPORTATION	1,077.51
911	9,520.22
COURT FACILITIES	15.00
EMS	40,554.57
FIRE	140,082.25
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	70.33
UTILITIES	2,148.70
ADD COURT COSTS	2,698.06
LANDFILL	80,767.20
MSBU’S	174,674.79
TOTAL	$ 1,593,561.61

 

 

CARR, RIGGS & INGRAM

 

Martha Garcia-Baker

Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2015 audited financial statements.

 

Mrs. Garcia-Baker gave a presentation to the Board of the Fiscal Year 2015 audited financial statements from Carr, Riggs and Ingram, the County’s independent audit firm stating it was a good audit and there were no deficiencies.

 

 

INGLIS RESIDENTS

 

Pam Willis, Eldridge Fowler

A. Communicate information to County Commissioners in relation to the flooding in Inglis/Yankeetown area.

Ms. Willis and Mr. Fowler spoke to the Board providing a slideshow presentation of the newly upgraded culverts in the Inglis/Yankeetown area and thanked the Road Department for their work.

 

B. Inquire any planned future flood related prevention activities and expected commencement dates.

 

Ms. Willis and Mr. Fowler inquired of any future flood related prevention activities in the Inglis/Yankeetown area.

 

After discussion, Mr. Moody stated he would schedule a site visit.

 

 

MILLS ENGINEERING

 

Andrew Carswell, Alice LaLonde

Present bid summary for C326 (Shell Mound Road) SCOP project. – TABLED –

 

 

DIANE MARCHAND-ANIMAL ORDINANCE REQUEST

 

Ms. Marchand spoke to the Board and requested implementation of Ordinances for animal and livestock shelter, dog tethering restrictions and more funding for Ag. Division to provide a place for seized animals.

 

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

Mr. Moody gave an update to the Board of the offer made to Lamar Stegall for the position of DPS Director stating Mr. Stegall had declined the offer.  Mr. Moody requested direction from the Board.  It was agreed by the Board to offer the position to the 2^nd ranked candidate, James Harrell.

 

 

TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, Director

Request approval for Service Agreements for Creekside Christian and Nature Coast Middle School.

 

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of the Service Agreements for Creekside Christian and Nature Coast Middle Schools.

 

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

 

 

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

Matt Weldon, Director

Request approval to renew lease with the Bureau of Public Land Administration – Cedar Key Dock.

 

Mr. Weldon requested Board approval to renew the Submerged Land Lease from March 24, 2016 to March 24, 2021 with the Division of State Lands, State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection granting use of property known as Cedar Key “Big” Dock, a parcel of sovereignty submerged land in the Gulf of Mexico, Levy County, Florida.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the renewal of Lease as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

Request the Board to set a date for a Public Hearing on the “Transmittal” of Comprehensive Plan Amendments to Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

 

Ms. Neely requested a date to be set by the Board for a Public Hearing on the “Transmittal” of Comprehensive Plan Amendments to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.  Ms. Neely requested the date be set sometime after the Planning Commission’s regular October 3, 2016 Public Hearing meeting.

 

The Board agreed to schedule a Public Hearing on October 18, 2016 immediately following the regular Board meeting.

 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

John MacDonald, Director

Request approval to terminate Tropical Storm Colin Local State of Emergency Declaration.

 

Mr. MacDonald requested Board approval to officially close and terminate the Tropical Storm Colin Local State of Emergency Declaration.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve termination of the Tropical Storm Colin Local State of Emergency Declaration as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

Alesha Renaudo, Assistant to Public Safety Director

Request approval from the Board to renew the Service Agreement with Replay Systems, Inc. in the amount of $8,248.00 for the recorder for the ECOM radio system. – TABLED –

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Alice LaLonde, Administrative Office Manager

Request approval to amend P.O. 31755 for the purchase of an Eager Beaver Paver Special Trailer to increase from $62,468.00 to $67,678.00 for the correct ramps.

 

Mrs. LaLonde requested Board approval to amend P.O. 31755 from $62,468.00 to $67,678.00 due to a communication error with the sales representative with Beard Equipment.  Mrs. LaLonde explained the wrong ramps were included on the first quoted price and the difference is $5,210.00 to get the correct ramps.

 

The Commissioners agreed to Table this item until the company can be contacted regarding the price increase for the ramps.

 

Mrs. LaLonde informed the Board of the bridge work to begin on CR339 July 25^th.  She stated a portion of CR339 from SR27 to CR320 will be closed from July 25^th until August 18^th for the repair work to be done.

 

After discussion in the Budget Workshop, Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the increase to the Purchase Order by the requested $5,210.00.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Ms. Collins also stated there is a candidate forum scheduled for this Saturday in Williston from 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

 

Mayor Merritt reminded everyone of the South Levy Marketplace happening this weekend and of the “Stuff the Bus” event taking place to provide school supplies for area students returning to school.
Nancy Winninger reminded everyone of the clean-up scheduled for this weekend in Williston.

 

Scott Lippman stated the new Willistion Middle/High School will be opening for classes August 10^th.

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. John Meeks read into public record a letter signed by all of the Commissioners to the Levy County Sheriff’s Department employees expressing appreciation for their service.

 

Comm. Joyner stated there is a reading program scheduled for this Saturday at the Inglis Food Lion from 11:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M.

 

Comm. Rooks stated she is trying to meet with citizens in each municipality listening to their interests and concerns for the county.

 

Comm. Stevens stated there will be a school supply give-a-way on August 6^th at 2:00 P.M. at the Williston Elementary School.

 

Comm. John Meeks stated he and Comm. Stevens both serve on the Canvassing Board and since they have opposition, two new Commissioners will need to be appointed.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to appoint Comm. Rock Meeks and Comm. Rooks as the alternate to the Canvassing Board.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. John Meeks stated the Bronson Farmers market will be on Saturday, August 3^rd at 8:30 A.M.

Comm. John Meeks gave an update of the DOT assessment of SR 24 concerning the area near the Bronson Speedway which the Commissioners had requested.

 

Comm. John Meeks spoke of the letter which had been written to DOT regarding the SR 24 issue and the I-75 expansion project.

Atty. Brown stated due to comments brought up in today’s meeting, there may be some changes to the letter before sending it to DOT.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:53 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:18 A.M.

 

 

BUDGET WORKSHOP

 

Jared Blanton spoke to the Board and gave an overview of the budget pointing out options to make the budget balance.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1:51 P.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

JULY 5, 2016

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on July 5, 2016 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. Joyner 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	124022-124184
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,159,810.18
ROAD	16,101.57
SHIP	14,880.00
TRANSPORTATION	14,148.93
911	12,560.17
COURT FACILITIES	26,075.00
EMS	8,351.42
FIRE	6,135.45
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	71.67
UTILITIES	356.30
LANDFILL	17,386.37
TOTAL	$ 1,275,877.06
EFT PAYMENT	$      33,524.47

 

 

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

 

Carol McQueen

Review of quotes for hiring vendors for the creative design and printing of the Big Bend Shellfish Trail Map using a grant from the Conservation Fund.  Map will include Levy, Dixie, Taylor and Jefferson counties.

 

Mrs. McQueen presented quotes received for the creative design and printing of the Big Bend Shellfish Trail map which will include Levy, Dixie, Taylor and Jefferson counties.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The quotes received are listed below:

 

Vendor Name              Creative Design Quote           Interactive Map Quote            Printing Quote

 

Sparxoo                                   $16,830                                   $28,380                                 none

 

Akers Media                           $15,000                                      none                         $14,325/50K

$25,825/100K

 

JS Design Studio                    $5,000                                        none                         $12,155/50K

S/H $300

 

Global Printing                       none                                           none                         $10,650/50K

S/H $1,600

$21,000/100K

S/H $2,950

 

Mrs. McQueen recommended the Board award the bid to JS Design Studio.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to award the bid to JS Design Studio as recommended.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL

 

Scott Koons, Executive Director

Adopt a resolution adopting the amended Interlocal Agreement Creating the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council to become a member local government of the Council and appoint a County Commissioner to be the County’s representative to the Council. – TABLED –

 

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

A. Requesting approval for Preliminary Rate Resolution for Roadway Maintenance Service Assessments, Resolution No. 2016-037.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Preliminary Rate Resolution for Roadway Maintenance Service Assessments, Resolution 2016-037 and stated there are no changes in the rates for any of the Assessments.  Mr. Moody also stated there will be a Final Rate Resolution for each of the Resolutions to be approved in September.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-037 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B. Requesting approval for Preliminary EMS Tax Assessment Rate Resolution No. 2016-035.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Preliminary EMS Tax Assessment Rate, Resolution 2016-035.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-035 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

C. Requesting approval for Preliminary Rate Resolution for Solid Waste Assessments, Resolution No. 2016-036.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Preliminary Rate Resolution for Solid Waste Assessments, Resolution 2016-036.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-036 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

D. Requesting approval for Preliminary Rate Resolution for Fire Protection Services, Resolution No. 2016-034.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Preliminary Rate Resolution for Fire Protection Services, Resolution 2016-034.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-034 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Those in the audience commenting on the Resolutions were Dana Sheffield and Sallie Ann Collins.

 

E. Request date and time for 2016-2017 Budget Workshop.

 

Mr. Moody requested the Board set a date and time for a 2016-2017 Budget Workshop.

 

After discussion, the Board agreed to set a Budget Workshop on Wednesday, July 13^th at 9:00 A.M. followed by the Fire Departments at 2:00 P.M.

 

 

HUMAN RESOURCE

 

Jacqueline Martin, Manager

Request a motion to set health insurance premiums paid by the Board for employees’ coverage(s) for Fiscal Year 2016-17.

 

Ms. Martin presented rates to the Board and requested they set the amount paid by the Board for employees’ coverage(s) for health insurance premium rates for fiscal year 2016-2017, which is a 6.1% increase.  Ms. Martin stated she would like to set the dates for open enrollment on August 16^th and August 17^th and requested the Board make a decision before this time.

 

The Commissioners agreed to discuss this further at the Budget Workshop on July 13^th.

 

 

TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, Director

Requesting Board approval on Resolution 2016-031 and approval of 2016/2017 Transportation Disadvantaged Trip and Equipment Grant.

 

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-031 and approval of the 2016/2017 Transportation Disadvantaged Trip and Equipment Grant in the amount of $474,013.00 with the local match amount at $41,915.00.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-031 and the 2016-2017 Transportation Disadvantaged Trip and Equipment Grant as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SHIP

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

Requesting a motion to approve Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Ethan Cummings, PA #535 for an existing unit in Williston, FL 32696.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Ethan Cummings, PA #535 for an existing unit in Williston, FL in the amount of $14,880.

 

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

 

Comments were made by Dana Sheffield.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Alice LaLonde, Administrative Office Manager

A. Request permission to advertise bids for the yearly operating supplies for the Levy County Road Department.

 

Mrs. LaLonde requested Board approval to advertise bids for the yearly operating supplies for the Levy County Road Department.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve the request to advertise bids for yearly operating supplies as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B. Request approval for Resolution 2016-041 repealing a Resolution recorded in OR 241, Pg. 213 in the official records of Levy County, FL repealing weight limit (10 tons) on CR 40 from US HWY 19E to the Levy County/Marion County line.

 

Mrs. LaLonde requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-041 repealing a Resolution recorded in OR 241, Pg. 213 in the official records of Levy County, FL repealing the weight limit (10 tons) on CR 40 from US HWY 19E to the Levy County/Marion line.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-041 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Scott Lippman thanked Mrs. Conley and the Transit Department for their assistance with the recently held DOT meeting for providing shuttle service to those attending the meeting.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Rooks expressed an interest in requesting DOT research the area on SR 24 near the race track where the fatal accident happened Saturday to determine if the roadway can be changed in any way to make it safer.

Comm. Rooks stated Comm. John Meeks was re-elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Florida Association of Counties and also awarded the President’s award.  Comm. John Meeks also is serving on the Leadership Team for the Small County Coalition.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks stated the Independence Day parade in Williston was a success and the Fireworks in Cedar Key was a success last night.

 

Comm. Stevens spoke of the I-75 Task Force issue and whether or not the Board should take a position on it.

Comm. John Meeks stated he would like to wait until the next Board meeting to take a position on this.  Comm. John Meeks also spoke of the I-75 issue stating the last meeting will be at the Livestock Pavilion in Ocala.

 

After discussion, Comm. Stevens made a motion to have Atty. Brown draft a letter to DOT with all of the Commissioners’ signatures requesting they carefully examine and consider all secondary roads before moving forward with whatever plans they may have concerning the I-75 expansion.  This letter will also be copied to the I-75 Task Force.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. John Meeks voted NO.

 

Comm. John Meeks reported the Bronson Fireworks and celebration was a success.

Comm. John Meeks also stated the Board had recently received notification from the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission informing them Duke Energy is planning to move forward with their application process to build a Nuclear Plant on the Levy County Property.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM

 

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

 

Comm. Stevens spoke of several areas between Bronson and Archer on SR24 and SR41 S at CR326 and the accidents which have taken place in these areas as spoken of by Comm. Rooks.

 

Stevens made a motion to draft a letter to send to DOT requesting they address the locations as stated above in a timely manner.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:03 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 2:00 P.M.

 

PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR INTERVIEWS

 

The following applicants were interviewed by the Board for the Public Safety Director position:

 

Lamar Stegall

Wayne Watts, Jr.

James Harrell

James Campbell

 

After interviewing the applicants, the Commissioners ranked the applicants as follows:

 

	Comm. Rock Meeks	Comm. Stevens	Comm. John Meeks	Comm. Rooks	Comm. Joyner
1	Lamar Stegall	James Harrell	Lamar Stegall	Lamar Stegall	James Campbell
2	James Harrell	Wayne Watts, Jr.	James Harrell	James Campbell	Lamar Stegall
3	James Campbell	Lamar Stegall	James Campbell	James Harrell	James Harrell
4	Wayne Watts, Jr.	James Campbell	Wayne Watts, Jr.	Wayne Watts, Jr.	Wayne Watts, Jr.

 

The results of the Commissioners’ rankings are listed below:

 

1. Lamar Stegall
2. James Harrell
3. James Campbell
4. Wayne Watts, Jr.

 

The Commissioners agreed to have staff contact Mr. Stegall to offer the position to him.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:50 P.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

JUNE 21, 2016

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on June 21, 2016 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

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

 

 

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. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

CHECK NUMBER	124022-124184
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	159,142.29
ROAD	78,389.69
PAL LIBRARY	9,421.47
MOSQUITO CONTROL	212.27
TRANSPORTATION	3,028.64
COURT FACILITIES	15.00
EMS	45,763.56
FIRE	46,878.99
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	513.89
UTILITIES	2,165.56
COMMUNICATION	17,979.00
ADD COURT COSTS	669.50
IMPACT FEES – PARKS	9,231.29
LANDFILL	69,241.89
TOTAL	$    442,653.04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the regular meeting held on May 17, 2016 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on May 17, 2016 with correction as stated.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING – NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

David Pieklik requested Board approval to adopt Ordinance 2016-03 for the repealing of the Resolution creating the LCDA.

 

Atty. Brown read the title of the Ordinance into public record.

 

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

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2016-03 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

David Pieklik

A. Present progress report for May-June, 2016 per arrangement with BOCC.

 

Mr. Pieklik gave a progress report to the Board for May-June, 2016.

 

B. Discuss next steps for submitted Business Incentives application regarding retailer making a request, where confidentiality has been invoked.

 

Mr. Pieklik spoke to the Board about the steps for submitted Business Incentives application and a retailer’s request regarding a triple net lease.

 

After discussion, Comm. Joyner made a motion to move forward with the application process as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

 

Steve Minnis, Governmental Affairs & Communications Director

Mr. Minnis presented a check to the Board for Payment in Lieu of Taxes in the amount of $30,401.84.

 

 

DEWBERRY-PREBLE RISH

 

Rob Davis, PE

Mr. Davis requested Board approval of change orders Number one (1) and Number two (2) to contract with Carter Excavating, Inc. for University Oaks Water System to complete a looped main and take an existing, leaking line out of service.  Mr. Davis explained the costs of the change orders will not exceed the original budget for this project.  Mr. Davis also requested Board approval of a Task Order to complete the permitting and engineering of the change orders.

 

Jimmy Jones also spoke to the Board explaining the work being done to the University Oaks Water system.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM/UNIVERSITY OAKS WATER

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to hear a non-agenda item concerning the University Oaks Water System Task Order 16-001.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Davis explained the task order is to complete the looped water main system and abandon an existing, leaking water main and to provide 11 new connections.  The task order will also take care of permitting and engineering.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Task Order 16-001 contingent upon legal review, approval of Change Order Number one (1) and Change Order Number two (2) as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.

 

Toni C. Collins, President

Mrs. Collins requested Board approval for the Levy County Historical Society to apply for and, if approved, erect and maintain a Florida Historic Marker at the Pat-Mac Locomotive exhibit site.  The Levy County Board of County Commissioners own the Pat-Mac Locomotive Wayside Park, 5230 SE HWY 19, Gulf Hammock, Florida.  Mrs. Collins stated the Levy County Historical Society will be paying for the sign.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the request for the Levy County Historical Society to apply for a Florida Historic Marker as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Dana Sheffield spoke regarding this item.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY CATTLEMEN

 

Brad Etheridge

Discuss duties and job description for the Levy County Extension Director position.

 

Mr. Etheridge spoke to the Board regarding the job description for Levy County Extension Director and the need for the person hired for this position to be a liaison between the livestock industry of Levy County and the University of Florida.  Mr. Etheridge requested the Board consider the person to be hired, also be a Livestock Extension Agent Director.  He also recommended there be one person to be placed in the position to exclusively handle the county’s 4-H program.

 

After discussion, Comm. Stevens made a motion to request the University of Florida amend to the position of Levy County Extension director be re-advertised to include knowledge of the Livestock industry.  The current applicant selected by the University is welcome to re-apply if they wish.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

The meeting recessed at 10:30 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:35 A.M.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

 

A. Request approval from the Board for the extension of the Bronson Field Office Lease Agreement.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval for the extension of the Bronson Field Office Lease Agreement from August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2018.  The Standstill Agreement was in place until July 31, 2016, but had to be backdated per request of the governing authority GSA.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the extension of the Bronson Field Office Lease Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B. Request approval and present an update on the Court House Window Project.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Court House Window Project and gave an update on the work done so far.  Mr. Moody stated approval had been given to cover the replacement cost with the Court Facilities Fund.  The two proposals received are listed below:

 

Staley Construction Group, Inc.                     $104,300.00

Nature Coast Class, LLC                                $109,500.00

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to accept the lowest bid for the Court House Window Project to Staley Construction Group.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

• Moody requested the Board conduct a Budget Workshop following the next Regular Board meeting on July 5^th.

 

The Commissioners agreed to schedule a Budget Workshop following the next Regular Board meeting on July 5^th as requested.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HUMAN RESOURCE

 

Jacqueline Martin, Manager

Mrs. Martin presented a staff report on upcoming interviews for the Public Safety Director position.  The following applicants have been selected for interview by the Board:

 

James Campbell

Jeff Gold

James Harrell

Larry Taylor

Wayne Watts, Jr.

 

Mrs. Martin requested direction from the Board for a date and time to interview the applicants.

 

The Commissioners discussed the applicant, Jeff Gold and his bid for election in Marion County.  It was also discussed adding an additional applicant, Lamar Stegall, the next applicant, to be contacted for interview, as he was the next qualified applicant which also resides in Levy County.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to add one additional applicant, Lamar Stegall to the interview list as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

The Commissioners agreed to conduct interviews on July 5^th at 2:00 P.M. following the next Board Meeting and Budget Workshop.

 

 

TRANSIT

 

Conley Conley, Director

Request approval from the Board to discontinue transportation services on County Holidays.

 

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval to discontinue transportation services on County Holidays due to the cost to provide the service.

 

After discussion, it was requested by the Board for Ms. Conley to obtain schedules from facilities providing services to patients transported by Levy County Transit which would be scheduled on the County Holidays to determine if these patients could be re-scheduled.

 

 

SHIP

 

Shenley Neely, Director

A. Request a motion to approve Resolution 2016-039 adopting corrections to SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) Fiscal Years 2016-2017, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 approved April 19, 2016, to incorporate comments by Florida Housing Financial Corporation (FHFC) Review Committee.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-039 adopting corrections to the SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for fiscal years 2016-2017, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 approved April 19, 2016, to incorporate comments by the Florida Housing Financial Corporation (FHFC) Review Committee.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-039 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B. Request a motion to approve State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Funding Certification to be submitted to Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program for fiscal year 2016-2017 Funding Certification to be submitted to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program fiscal year 2016-2017 Funding Certification as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

John MacDonald, Director

A. Seven (7) day extension of Tropical Storm Colin Local State of Emergency Declaration.

 

Mr. MacDonald requested Board approval of a seven (7) day extension of the Local State of Emergency Declaration as a result of Tropical Storm Colin.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the seven (7) day extension of the Local State of Emergency Declaration as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request approval to purchase Crisis Track Damage Assessment Tool to replace the current IDAM Damage Assessment Tool.

 

Mr. MacDonald requested Board approval to purchase a Crisis Track Damage Assessment Tool in the amount of $5,200 to replace the current IDAM Damage Assessment Tool.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of the Crisis Track Damage Assessment Tool as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

C. Request approval to accept the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Grant (EMPA).

 

Mr. Macdonald requested the Board accept the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Grant (EMPA), a matching grant in the amount of $105,806.00.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to accept the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Grant (EMPA) as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

D. Request approval to accept the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).

 

Mr. MacDonald requested the Board accept the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to accept the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

Alesha Rinaudo, Assistant to Public Safety Director

Request approval from the Board to purchase six (6) routers and six (6) SIM cards with programming and warranty coverage from Access Wireless Data Solutions for $4,751.99.

 

Mrs. Rinaudo requested Board approval to purchase six (6) routers and six (6) SIM cards with programming and warranty coverage from Access Wireless Data Solutions in the amount of $4,751.99.  This will allow for completion of the network for the Fire Rescue Stations tying them into the headquarters’ location to provide secure internet access and more efficient management of all remote sites.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the purchase of six (6) routers and six (6) SIM cards with programming and warranty coverage from Access Wireless Data Solutions as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mrs. Renaudo also informed the Board the Department of Public Safety had received notification from the State Department of Health they had been awarded funding for Vents in the amount of $18,000.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Alice LaLonde, Administrative Office Manager

Request approval of Resolution 2016-032 for the acceptance and directing the recordation of right of way deed transferring right of way located in Levy County, FL (SE 117^th Place and SE 127^th Terrace).

 

Mrs. LaLonde requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-032 for the acceptance and directing the recordation of a Right-of-Way Deed transferring the Right-of-Way located in Levy County, FL (SE 117^th Place and SE 127^th Terrace).

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-032 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

IT

 

Daren Remington, IT Director

Request approval to purchase IT equipment as discussed from previous meeting held June 7, 2016. -TABLED –

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Rooks presented and made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-30 requesting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission suspend Rule 68B-4.0081(2)(d) limiting net size to 2” mesh for restricted species enforcement licensees in Levy County.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Rooks spoke of the local youth baseball teams and made a motion for a recognition to be arranged for the teams and parents by Comm. Rock Meeks.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. John Meeks stated there will be an I-75 Task Force meeting at Williston Crossings RV resort beginning at 9:00 A.M.

Comm. John Meeks reminded everyone of the Emergency Preparedness Seminar on Saturday, June 25^th from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints on North Main Street in Williston.

Comm. John Meeks stated there is a North Florida Regional Planning Council on Thursday evening in Lake City.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:05 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

JUNE 7, 2016

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on June7, 2016 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

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

 

 

 

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. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

CHECK NUMBER	123830-124021
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,524,129.38
ROAD	61,144.47
SHIP	327.59
PAL LIBRARY	2,511.35
MOSQUITO CONTROL	4,582.78
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	11,088.12
TRANSPORTATION	14,264.99
911	12,560.17
COURT FACILITIES	21.00
EMS	30,220.73
FIRE	17,213.49
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	2,833.26
UTILITIES	68,079.34
ADD COURT COSTS	3,144.79
IMPACT FEES – PARKS	163.07
LANDFILL	44,526.02
TOTAL	$ 1,796,810.55

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board meetings held on April 19, 2016 and May 3, 2016 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on April 19, 2016 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on May 3, 2016 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

SHIP

 

Atty. Norm Fugate requested on behalf of Roberta Owens Board approval for the partial release of lots 15 and 16 from the SHIP Rehab mortgage to Levy County Commissioners dated November 13, 2008.

 

Mr. Fugate requested on behalf of Robert Owens Board approval of the partial release of lots 15 and 16 from the SHIP Rehab mortgage to the Levy County Commissioners dated November 13, 2008.  Mr. Fugate explained Ms. Owens currently owns four lots and has a home on two of them in which she resides.  She wishes to sell the other two.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the partial release of 15 and 16 from the SHIP Rehab mortgage as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Anne Bast Brown, County Attorney

Requesting Board approval to adopt Ordinance 2016-02 amending the Impact Fee Ordinance, limiting applicability of Road Impact Fees to unincorporated areas of the County.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval to adopt Ordinance 2016-02 amending the Impact Fee Ordinance, limiting applicability or Road Impact Fees to unincorporated areas of the County and read the title into public record.

 

Comm. John Meeks asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the item presented.  Dana Sheffield spoke.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2016-02 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Mike West, 911 Addressing

Requesting ratification of the Chairman’s signature on the MapFlex Agreement.

 

Mr. West requested Board ratification of the Chairman’s signature on the MapFlex Agreement which provides annual support and maintenance on the map display used in dispatch.  The cost for this agreement is fully covered by a Rural County Grant.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to ratify the Chairman’s signature on the MapFlex Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Alice LaLonde, Administrative Office Manager

Mrs. LaLonde gave an update to the Board of CR 326/Shell Mound Road stating they will be advertising for bids next week.

 

A. Request approval to purchase Mack 2017 Lowboy from Nextran.

 

Mrs. LaLonde requested Board approval for the purchase of a Mack 2017 Lowboy truck from Nextran in the amount of $121,350.09 on State Contract.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of a Mack 2017 Lowboy truck from Nextran as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

B. Request approval of Supplemental Agreement #1 to: SCOP C343 to correct the Project Limits.

 

Mrs. LaLonde requested Board approval of Supplemental Agreement #1 for SCOP, CR 343.  The original project limits were incorrect with the description of CR 343/NE 60^th Street from CR 241 to SR 500 (US 27).  The correct limits are CR 343/NE 60^th Street from CR 241 to SR 45 (US 27-US 41).

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Supplemental Agreement #1 for SCOP, CR 343 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM/ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

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

 

Mrs. LaLonde provided the Commissioners with a quote from Ring Power for an additional extended warranty on the engine repair/replacement for the bucket truck approved at the last Board meeting.  The amounts are listed below for consideration by the Board:

 

36 months       $1,600.00

48 months       $3,150.00

 

The price approved for the engine repair/replacement already includes a 2-year warranty.

 

After discussion, the Board agreed to take no action on this item today, but to have Charlie Bedford present at the next Board meeting to answer questions the Commissioners may have.

 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

John MacDonald, Director

Request approval to not renew agreement with Code Red Emergency Notification System and enter into an agreement with State of Florida Emergency Notification System known as Alert Florida Notification System.

 

Mr. MacDonald requested Board approval to not renew the agreement with Code Red Emergency Notification System which ends June 30^th and enter into an agreement with the State of Florida Emergency Notification System known as Alert Florida Notification System which does not charge a fee for usage.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to enter in to an agreement with the State of Florida Emergency Notification System known as Alert Florida Notification System as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. MacDonald gave a report to the Board of the storm damage from Tropical Storm Colin in the Inglis, Yankeetown, Cedar Key areas.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

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

 

Comm. Joyner requested Board approval for storm debris pick-up for coastal residents affected by Tropical Storm Colin on a date for each area to be advertised.  This will be a one-time pick-up to be coordinated with the Mayor of each of the coastal municipalities.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

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

 

• MacDonald spoke to the Board regarding the purchase of Damage Assessment Software called Crisis Track in the amount of $2,300 per year. There is also a one-time training/set-up fee of $2,900.

 

After discussion, Comm. Joyner made a motion to table this item until further research can be done.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

• MacDonald requested the Board ratify Emergency Declaration 2016-033 due to damages caused by Tropical Storm Colin.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to ratify Emergency Declaration 2016-033 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

827. Request approval of the draft invoice in the amount of $4,827.00 for Fiscal Year 2016-17 Florida Association of Counties dues.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the draft invoice in the amount of $4,827.00 for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Florida Association of Counties dues.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the draft invoice as requested for the Florida Association of Counties dues for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

134. Request for appropriation of funds in the amount of $12,134.00 for Fiscal Year 2016-17 for North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board appropriation of funds in the amount of $12,134.00 for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 North Central Florida Regional Planning Council dues.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve funds in the amount of $12,134.00 be appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 North Central Florida Regional Planning Council dues as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

HUMAN RESOURCE

 

Jacqueline Martin, Manager

Request direction from the Board on interviewing Public Safety Director applicants.

 

Ms. Martin requested direction from the Board for interviewing Public Safety Director applicants.

 

After discussion, Comm. Joyner made a motion to have staff select the top five (5) applicants for the Public Safety Director position to be reviewed by the Board at the next Board meeting.  The Board will then set a date for interviews.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

AGRICULTURE EXTENSION OFFICE

 

B.J. Jarvis, Interim Director

Requesting approval from the Board of an agreement between Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. (CFCAA).

 

Ms. Jarvis requested Board approval of an agreement between the Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. (CFAA) and Levy County for assistance with student expense to attend the Summer 4-H Day Camps and Camp Cherry Lake.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the agreement with Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIBRARY

 

Lisa Brasher, Director

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval of payment to Auto-Graphics, Invoice #0061709, in the amount of $6,589.38 for the automated circulation system as a condition for receiving “State Aid to Libraries.”

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve payment in the amount of $6,589.38 to Auto-Graphics as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:24 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:33 A.M.

 

ANIMAL SERVICES

 

David Weatherford, Director

Presenting Certificate of Appreciation for donation to Animal Services.

 

Mr. Weatherford presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Bob Echols, Founder and CEO of “For Our Friends the Animals” for his contribution to the Levy County Department of Animal Services to build a Cat Room and for monthly pet vaccines.

 

Mr. Weatherford stated the Cat Room is being dedicated at 1:00 P.M. today.

 

 

LANDFILL

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

1. Request to approve the 2015-2016 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval with the Chairman’s signature of the 2015-2016 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance in the amount of $90,909.00.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve with the Chairman’s signature the 2015-2016 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

500. Request for appropriation of $16,500.00 for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 for annual monitoring of hazardous waste generators.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested appropriation by the Board of $16,500.00 for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 for annual monitoring of hazardous waste generators through the North Florida Regional Planning Council.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to appropriate $16,500 for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 for annual monitoring of hazardous waste generators as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, Director

Ms. Conley requested Board approval with the Chairman’s signature on the FTA Fiscal Year 2016 Certifications and Assurances.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve with the Chairman’s signature the FTA Fiscal Year 2016 Certifications and Assurances as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

 

Carol McQueen

Mrs. McQueen requested Board approval of the 2016-2017 Tourism Marketing Plan to begin October 1, 2016.  This was approved on May 5, 2016 by the Levy County Tourism Development Council.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the 2016-2017 Tourism Marketing Plan as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Dana Sheffield spoke regarding this item.

 

 

GRANTS

 

Tisha Whitehurst

Mrs. Whitehurst requested the Board ratify the acceptance of the Notice of Award from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Planning Assistance Grant.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to ratify the acceptance of the Notice of Award from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Planning Assistance Grant as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

 

Daren Remington

Presenting state of the county IT network and proposed infrastructure changes needed.

 

Mr. Remington and Andrew Thurow gave a presentation to the Board of proposed county IT network and proposed infrastructure changes needed.  Mr. Remington gave an estimated amount of $52,000 to make necessary updates and changes.

 

Those in the audience speaking regarding this item were:  Lisa Brasher, Jenny Rogers, Carol McQueen, Connie Conley, Dana Sheffield, Deanna Dobbins, Jared Blanton, Sheila Rees, and Sallie Collins.

 

After discussion, Comm. John Meeks requested Mr. Remington bring back quotes for the server in the Finance Department and the Firewall upgrade at the next Board meeting.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Joyner spoke of the upcoming I-75 meeting at Williston Crossings on June 24^th at 9:00 A.M.

Comm. Joyner stated there will be a cake auction at 2:30 P.M. at the Cross Brand Cowboy Church to help with expenses for youth camp.

 

Comm. Rooks

Requesting approval for Resolution 2016-030 requesting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to suspend rule 68B-4.0081(2)(d). –TABLED –

 

Comm. John Meeks reported both the Williston FFA Ranch Rodeo and the Chiefland Watermelon Festival were a success.  Comm. Rock Meeks stated there is an I-75 Task Force meeting at 5:30 P.M. at the Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville.

 

Comm. John Meeks reminded everyone of the Cat Structure dedication today at 1:00 P.M.

 

 

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

MAY 17, 2016

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on May 17, 2016 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

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

 

 

 

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	123671-123829
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	690,009.36
ROAD	46,011.08
SHIP	17,523.16
PAL LIBRARY	30,980.41
MOSQUITO CONTROL	155.40
TRANSPORTATION	9,109.36
COURT FACILITIES	15.00
EMS	36,173.15
FIRE	115,656.39
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	16,870.93
UTILITIES	1,705.45
ADD COURT COSTS	669.50
LANDFILL	143,478.10
TOTAL	$ 1,108,357.29

 

 

CHIEFLAND HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM PRESENTATION

 

Comm. John Meeks presented and read into record Proclamation 2016-029 for Board approval recognizing the Chiefland Middle/High School Varsity girls’ softball team as the 2016 FHSAA Class 1A State Champions.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve Proclamation 2016-029 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

The meeting recessed at 9:11 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 9:15 A.M.

 

 

 

SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

 

Tom Singleton

Informing the Commissioners and the public on the District’s plans to update the Surface Water Improvement Management (SWIM) plans for protecting the water and natural resources in the Suwannee River and Coastal basins.

 

Leslie Ames and Doug Roberson spoke on behalf of Tome Singleton to the Board regarding the District’s plans to update the Surface Water Improvement Management (SWIM) plans for protecting the water and natural resources in the Suwannee River and Coastal basins.  The District will invite the County and other public and private stakeholders to participate in the updating process over the course of the next year.

 

Comments were made by the following members of the audience:  Renate Cannon, Dana Sheffield and Terry Witt.

 

 

CRIME STOPPERS OF LEVY COUNTY

 

Paula Sprague

Requesting letter of authorization to allow Crime Stoppers of Alachua County to represent Levy County.

 

Mrs. Sprague informed the Board Alachua County Crime Stoppers has offered to represent Levy County for the Crime Stoppers program.  She requested with approval of Sheriff McCallum the Board send a letter of authorization for Alachua County Crime Stoppers to represent Levy County Crime Stoppers and request any grant funds authorized them.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to send a letter of authorization for Alachua County Crime Stoppers to represent Levy County Crime Stoppers as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

Barney Bennett and Bill Henderson

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

 

Mr. Henderson spoke to the Board presenting the Florida Department of Transportation’s County Work Program Priorities.

 

Mr. Bennett spoke to the Board regarding the SCRAP and SCOP Programs and funding availability.

 

Ryan Asmus gave a presentation on the C Street Bridge project in Cedar Key stating the project is ready to move from the Environmental Planning stage to the Production stage.  He assured everyone access to the businesses will not be interrupted during construction.

 

Audience members who spoke were:  Renate Cannon, Adam Henderson.

 

 

GEORGIA PACIFIC

 

Scott Mixon and Chet Thompson

Informing the Board on the Georgia Pacific and Foley Cellulose improvements.

 

Mr. Mixon gave a presentation to the Board providing information on improvements to the effluent treatment system at the Foley Cellulose mill in Perry, Florida.  The water quality improvements will enhance the natural flow pattern originating from San Pedro Bay, allowing freshwater flows in the river to more closely resemble the pattern as it was prior to the 1954 mill startup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

ANIMAL CONTROL

 

David Weatherford, Director

A. Request approval to adopt Resolution 2016-28 establishing the Animal Services Committee and establishing procedures for committee and for appeals of dangerous dog classifications.

B.Request approval to appoint members to the Animal Services Committee.

 

Mr. Weatherford requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-28 establishing the Animal Services Committee and replacing the old committee in order to comply with Florida Statutes regarding dangerous dog classifications.  Mr. Weatherford requested the following individuals be appointed to the Committee:  Wilbur Dean, Assistant to the County Coordinator; Bob Levesque, President of Levy Animal Friends; and Dr. Kathy Fleck, Veterinarian/President of Sheltering Hands.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-28 and appointment of the members as stated above to the Animal Services Committee.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, Director

Request Board approval to submit application for Transportation Disadvantaged Trip and Equipment Grant.

 

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval to submit application for the Transportation Disadvantaged Trip and Equipment Grant.  The grant application is for the amount of $474,013.00 at 90% with a 10% local match.  The funding will cover the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve submitting the application for the Transportation Disadvantaged Trip and Equipment Grant as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SHIP

 

Shenley Neely, Director

Request Board approval of the Subordinate Agreement for Tarrin E. Luke SHIP Purchase Assistance, PA #491.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of the Subordination Agreement for Tarrin E. Luke, SHIP Purchase Assistance, PA #491.

 

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

 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

John MacDonald, Director

Requesting acceptance of the 2016-2017 Hazards Analysis contract.

 

Mr. MacDonald requested acceptance by the Board of the 2016-2017 Hazards Analysis contract.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to accept the 2016-2017 Hazards Analysis contract as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

Ms. Neely gave an update to the Board on the progress of the Planning Commission meeting held on proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.

 

 

The meeting recessed at 10:59 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:22 A.M.

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Alice LaLonde, Administrative Office Manager

A. Request approval to repair 2004 Bucket truck (RD #201). Requires complete engine overhaul.

 

Mrs. LaLonde stated the 2004 bucket truck (RD #201) is in need of a complete engine overhaul.  There were two (2) quotes received:

 

Ring Power                             $18,552.79 (with a 2-year warranty)

Raney’s Truck Parts, Inc.       $21,827.95 (no warranty)

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to accept the quote from Ring Power and to come back before the Board at the next meeting with the price for the two (2) year warranty.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B. Equipment workshop for Road Department.

 

Mrs. LaLonde and Jessie Durrance spoke to the Board and provided quotes for equipment which needs to be replaced at the Road Department.  At this time, the most important items in need of repair are one (1) dump truck and a low-boy trailer with truck.

 

Comm. Rooks stated she would like for all fiscally constrained money to go to the Road Department.

 

After discussion by the Commissioners and Atty. Brown, it was determined there would need to be some budget amendments within the Road Department’s budget in order to make these purchases.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of a 2016 Eager-Beaver trailer from Beard Equipment at the state bid price of $62,468.00 as requested.  Purchase of the semi to haul the trailer can be considered at the next meeting if funds are available.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Mayor Merritt stated the South Levy Marketplace will take place on the 28^th and the Memorial Day parade will be on the 30^th at 11:00.

 

Sallie Ann Collins spoke regarding the I-75 Task Force meeting.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Joyner stated there will be a memorial service in Cedar Key on Saturday the 28^th at 2:00 P.M.  Comm. Joyner reminded everyone of the Ranch Rodeo coming up next Friday and Saturday evening, May 27^th and 28^th in Williston.

 

Comm. Rooks reported of the Hurricane Conference recently attended in Orlando.

 

Comm. John Meeks reported of the I-75 Task Force meeting he had attended recently and informed everyone of a meeting scheduled for June 24^th at the Williston Crossing RV Resort Clubhouse tentatively from 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.  There will also be three community outreach meetings schedule for June, beginning with Alachua County on Tuesday, June 7^th at the Best Western Gateway Grand on 39^th Avenue in Gainesville from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.; Marion County on Wednesday, June 8^th at the Ocala Hilton from 5:30 P.M.to 7:30 P.M.; Citrus County on Thursday, June 9^th at the College of Central Florida Citrus Conference Center from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.

Comm. John Meeks announced there will be a Memorial Day Service at Orange Hill Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. in Bronson hosted by the American Legion Post 326 and VFW Post 5511.

Comm. John Meeks stated there is one candidate which meets the criteria for the position of Ag. Extension Director and they will be notified when the Board will interview.

Comm. John Meeks stated there were 14 applications for the Department of Public Safety Director position.  Staff will provide a short list for the Commissioners to review at the next meeting and it will be discussed when interviews will begin.

Comm. John Meeks announced the Chiefland Rotary Fishing Tournament will be this Saturday.

 

Atty. Brown stated there will be a cake auction to benefit the Chiefland High School Band on Thursday at 5:30 P.M. followed by their spring concert.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:35 P.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                     BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

________________________________________                    ________________________________________

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

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

 

 

The Public Hearing of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on September 11, 2012 at 6:30 P.M. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm. Chad Johnson

Comm. Mike Joyner

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny Shipp

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

 

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.  Osborn Barker gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Adopt Annual Assessment Resolutions for fiscal year 2012-2013.

 

A. Resolution 2012-54, Amended and Restated Final Assessment Resolution for Fire Protection Services.

 

Heather Encinosa from Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson spoke to the Board, reviewing the Initial and Restated Initial Assessment Resolution for Fire Protection Services which was approved at the July 17^th Public Hearing.  Resolution 2012-54, Amended and Restated Final Assessment Resolution for Fire Protection Services was presented for Board approval

 

Comm. Stevens asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposed Final Assessment Resolution for Fire Protection Services.

 

The following individuals from the audience spoke:

 

For                                           Against

Robert Kerr                            Renate Cannon           David Stone

Jason Kennedy                     Teresa Barron              John Basselli

Nancy Bell                    Gene Stockman

Barney Cannon

 

After all had spoken, Comm. Stevens closed the floor to public comments.

 

After discussion among the Commissioners, Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-54, Amended and Restated Final Assessment Resolution for Fire Protection Services, which includes the following breakdown of fees:

 

$90.00             Residential Dwelling Unit

$    .27             Per Square Foot for Commercial

$    .04             Per Square Foot for Industrial/Warehouse

$    .30             Per Square Foot for Institutional

$  7.00             Land up to 160 Acres

$    .02             Per Acre over 160

 

Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Joyner votes NO.

 

B. Resolution 2012-55, Amended and Restated Final EMS Tax Assessment Rate Resolution.

 

Ms. Encinosa presented for Board approval Resolution 2012-55, Amended and Restated Final EMS Tax Assessment Rate Resolution.

Comm. Stevens asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposed Final Assessment Resolution for EMS Tax Assessment Rate Resolution.

 

The following individuals from the audience spoke:

 

For                                           Against

Robert Kerr                             Renate Cannon

Matthew Cribbs

 

After all had spoken, Comm. Stevens closed the floor to public comments.

 

After discussion among the Commissioners, Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-55, Amended and Restated Final EMS Tax Assessment Rate Resolution, which includes the following breakdown of fees:

 

$119.00                       Residential Dwelling Unit

$      .07                       Per Foot, Commercial

$      .19                       Per Foot, Institutional

$      .01                       Per Foot, Industrial/Warehouse

 

Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

C. Resolution 2012-56, Annual Rate Resolution for Solid Waste Assessments.

 

Ms. Encinosa presented for Board approval Resolution 2012-56, Annual Rate Resolution for Solid Waste Assessments.

 

Comm. Stevens asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposed Annual Rate Resolution for Solid Waste Assessments.

 

John Pierce spoke against the Solid Waste Assessments.

 

After all had spoken, Comm. Stevens closed the floor to public comments.

 

After discussion among the Commissioners, Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-56, Annual Rate Resolution for Solid Waste Assessments as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

D. Resolution 2012-57, Annual Rate Resolution for Roadway Maintenance Service Assessments.

 

Ms. Encinosa presented for Board Approval Resolution 2012-57, Annual Rate Resolution for Roadway Maintenance Service Assessments.

 

Comm. Stevens asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposed Annual Rate Resolution for Roadway Maintenance Service Assessments.

 

John Pierce spoke against the proposed Roadway Maintenance Service Assessments.

 

After all had spoken, Comm. Stevens closed the floor to public comments.

 

After discussion among the Commissioners, Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-57, Annual Rate Resolution for Roadway Maintenance Service Assessments as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:30 P.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                          Chairman, Danny Stevens

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MAY 3, 2016

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on May 3, 2016 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 Coordinator – Fred Moody

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

 

 

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

 

 

CHECK NUMBER	123507-123670
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,116,192.02
ROAD	60,103.18
PAL LIBRARY	7,889.03
MOSQUITO CONTROL	161.32
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	12,208.73
TRANSPORTATION	14,360.28
911	12,560.17
COURT FACILITIES	980.74
EMS	24,962.58
FIRE	46,603.05
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	7,281.05
UTILITIES	571.93
DRUG TASK FORCE	1,198.54
ADD COURT COSTS	6,511.46
IMPACT FEES – PARKS	570.00
LANDFILL	7,902.78
TOTAL	$ 1,320,056.86

 

 

MINUTES

 

The Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on April 5, 2016 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held on April 5, 2016 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Carol McQueen invited everyone to stop by the Visitor’s Bureau/Tourist Development Council reception today which is in recognition of National Travel and Tourism Week.  The reception is located in the courthouse lobby from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

 

Sheriff McCallum reported of the Crab Fest event held recently in Williston stating everything went peacefully.

 

Toni Collins thanked the Sheriff’s Department and Citizens on Patrol for their assistance with the Wild Hog Canoe and Kayak race held recently.

 

 

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

 

Ben Beauchamp

Presenting a check to the Levy County Board of County Commissioners.

 

Mr. Beauchamp presented a check to the Board of County Commissioners in the amount of $60,829.28 which reflects the distribution of the Goethe State Forest receipts for fiscal year 2014-2015 in accordance with Section 589, Florida Statutes.

 

 

IVAN CHUBB

 

Mr. Chubb presented the AmVets 2015 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award to Sheriff Bobby McCallum and thanked him for his efforts in keeping Levy County safe.

 

 

QUITDOC FOUNDATION/SWAT

 

Kristina Zachry and Levy SWAT Members

Request approval of Proclamation 2016-027 declaring May 8^th – 14^th, 2016 as Tobacco Free Florida Week.

 

Ms. Zachry, a Community Health Advocate for Levy County spoke to the Board and requested approval of Proclamation 2016-027 declaring May 8^th – 14^th, 2016 as Tobacco Free Florida Week.

SWAT members (Students Working Against Tobacco) Dakota Phillips, Student Representative from Williston High School, and Kelly Merno, Student Representative from Chiefland High School also spoke to the Board of the effects of smoking and second hand smoke to the health of individuals.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve Proclamation 2016-027 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

 

Tammy Jones

Request Chairman signature and Board approval for matching funds for the Federal Election Activities Grant.

 

Mrs. Jones requested Board approval with the Chairman’s signature for matching funds for the Federal Election Activities Grant.  The Federal Election Activities funds are used for voter education.  The State provides $4,337.58 and the county match amount is 15% which is $650.64.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Chairman’s signature and matching funds for the Federal Election Activities Grant as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

CHARLES AND THERESA CHESTON

 

Requesting consideration of the Board for forgiveness or reduction of SHIP Loan held by previous home owner in the amount of $2,414.77.

 

 

Mr. and Mrs. Cheston spoke to the Board explaining their situation of hurriedly purchasing a piece of property at a Tax Deed Sale recently and subsequently discovering an existing SHIP Loan was outstanding from the previous home owner in the amount of $2,414.77.  They explained the home is in such need of repairs, they will incur a large expense in cleaning the home and property.  They requested forgiveness or reduction of the SHIP Loan by the Board.

 

After discussion, Comm. Stevens suggested contacting Mr. Jerrels at the Landfill about having a contract waste hauler deliver and allow the Cheston’s to fill one (1) construction dumpster to be picked up and taken to the Landfill at no charge rather than forgiving the SHIP Loan amount.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner with the amendment of allowing two (2) dumpsters.

 

Comm. Stevens amended his motion to reflect two (2) dumpsters would be delivered and hauled away at no charge to Mr. and Mrs. Cheston.  With the Second by Comm. Joyner, the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Rooks voted NO.

 

Audience members who spoke regarding this item were:  Dana Sheffield and Sallie Ann Collins.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Mr. Moody requested approval of Proclamation 2016-024, recognizing May 9, 2016 as Child Welfare Professionals Recognition Day.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Proclamation 2016-024 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LANDFILL

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

Request approval from the Board and signature of the Chairman for the 2015-2016 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance. – TABLED –

 

 

GRANTS

 

Tisha Whitehurst

Request Gail Gold as the replacement for Bruce Wilson in the Tourism Industry Representative position on the RESTORE Act Committee.

 

Mrs. Whitehurst Board appoint Gail Gold as the replacement for Bruce Wilson in the Tourism Industry Representative position on the RESTORE Act Committee.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to appoint Gail Gold as the replacement for Bruce Wilson in the Tourism Industry Representative position on the RESTORE Act Committee as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM/GRANTS

 

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

 

Mrs. Whitehurst informed the Board a Letter of Award was received from Treasury explaining their Planning Assistance Application had been approved.  Although this is not an action item, acceptance of the Letter of Award is required by Mr. Moody.  Mrs. Whitehurst explained the RESTORE Act Committee has requested Planning Assistance funds and the $54,443.98 awarded will be used to write the multi-year Implementation Plan.

 

 

 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

John MacDonald, Director

Request approval to adopt by Resolution 2016-026, the 5-year Local Mitigation Strategy Plan Update.

 

Mr. MacDonald requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-026, the 5-year Local Mitigation Strategy Plan Update.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-026 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

Alesha Rinaudo, Assistant to Public Safety Director

A. Requesting approval to identify the week of May 15^th – 21^st, 2016 as Emergency Medical Services Week.

 

Mrs. Rinaudo requested Board approval of Proclamation 2016-013 recognizing the week of May 15^th – 21^st, 2016 as Emergency Medical Services Week which recognizes the importance of our Emergency Medical Services personnel and their dedication to serve the citizens and visitors of Levy County.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Proclamation 2016-013 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

650. Requesting the Board to place a hold on purchasing the following Capital Equipment and rescind approval for purchase one (1) 2016 Ford F-450 chassis from Coggins Ford, in Jacksonville, Florida for $38,650.44 and one (1) light rescue module from Emergency Tactical Vehicle in Sanford, Florida for $104,581.

 

Mrs. Rinaudo requested approval by the Board to place a hold on purchasing the following Capital Equipment and rescind approval for the purchase of one (1) 2016 Ford F-450 chassis from Coggins Ford in Jacksonville, Florida for $38,650.44 and one (1) light rescue module from Emergency Tactical Vehicle in Sanford, Florida for $104,581.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion place a hold on the purchase and rescind approval for the purchase of the above listed items as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Providing information received from Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) regarding an update to the Public Protection Classification (PPC) for Levy County Department of Public Safety.

 

Mrs. Rinaudo provided information to the Board regarding information received from Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) regarding an update to the Public Protection Classification (PPC) for Levy County Department of Public Safety.  The effective date of the PPC is August 1, 2016.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Alice LaLonde

Request approval of Resolution 2016-011 authorizing the executing of a local agency program agreement with FDOT for project management of design phase of sidewalk along CR40 from Yankeetown General Store to end of sidewalk in Levy County, FL.

 

Mrs. LaLonde requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-11 authorizing the executing of a Local Agency Program (LAP) agreement with FDOT for project management of design phase of a sidewalk along CR40 from Yankeetown General to the end of the sidewalk in Levy County, FL which is 1.9 miles.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-11 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mrs. LaLonde also gave an update on Shell Mound Road.  She stated the Army Corps permits have all been completed; the design drawings have been submitted to FDOT and they are awaiting approval.  Once they have been approved the Road Department can request bids, then construction can begin.

 

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

Update on the progress of the Planning Commission meetings regarding proposed amendments to the County’s Comprehensive Plan.

 

Ms. Neely gave update to the Board on the progress of the Planning Commission meetings regarding the proposed amendments to the County’s Comprehensive Plan.

 

Those in the audience who spoke regarding this item were:  Renate Cannon.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Ron Grant and Renate Cannon asked questions regarding the SHIP program.  The questions were answered by the Commissioners and Ms. Neely.

 

Terry Witt asked when the Board would be rescinding the Ordinance regarding Road Impact Fees as the County Attorney had recommended this due to language needing to be revised.

 

Comm. John Meeks answered this item will be addressed on an upcoming agenda when the County Attorney returns as she is not present today.

 

Scott Lippman announced the National Day of Prayer is coming up on Thursday, May 5^th and people can join in prayer at the gazebo in Heritage Park in Williston at 12:00 P.M.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

 

Comm. Rooks stated on April 27^th she had met with DOT, Mayor Davis of Cedar Key, Jessie Durrance, Alice LaLonde, and Kelly Jerrels regarding the Dock Street Bridge in Cedar Key.  She stated a plan will be presented at the May 17^th Board meeting and she is pleased with it.

 

Comm. Stevens reported of the Williston FFA Fundraising Clay Shoot stating the Commissioners’ team did well.

 

Comm. Joyner reported the Wild Hog Canoe and Kayak Race went well on April 23^rd and there was a record number of participants this year.  He thanked Keith Maynard for all his work in making this event a success.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks announced the Chiefland Softball Team is going to the State Championship game in Vero Beach to defend their title of Class IA High School Champions.

 

Comm. John Meeks reported of his attendance of the I-75 Task Force meetings and gave updates regarding the I-75 Corridor providing maps for everyone.  A meeting will be held on June 24^th at the Williston Crossings RV Park for Levy County.

 

Comm. John Meeks provided an update to the Board regarding the Gulf Consortium meeting he had attended last Thursday.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:27 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

APRIL 19, 2016

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on April 19, 2016 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

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

 

 

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. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

CHECK NUMBER	123345-123506
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	397,776.49
ROAD	122,185.61
PAL LIBRARY	25,573.93
MOSQUITO CONTROL	130.97
TRANSPORTATION	4,403.51
COURT FACILITIES	652.50
EMS	45,610.29
FIRE	60,754.20
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	3,557.59
UTILITIES	1,962.99
ADD COURT COSTS	2,978.45
IMPACT FEES – PARKS	24.13
LANDFILL	5,601.22
TOTAL	$    671,211.88

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on March 22, 2016 were presented for approval.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on March 22, 2016 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

 

Presenting Mr. Lindon Lindsey with a Certificate of Appreciation plaque.

 

Comm. John Meeks presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Lindon Lindsey for his work and years of dedication serving on the Archives Committee and the Transportation Disadvantaged Board.

 

Connie Conley spoke and thanked Mr. Lindsey for his work with the Local Coordinating Board for Transportation and stated it will be difficult to replace him.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING
Bill Hammond, Development Director

Atty. Brown swore in members of the audience wishing to speak for or against either of the items to be presented.

Comm. John Meeks asked if the Commissioners had any ex-parte communication regarding the petitions being presented.  There were none.

A. Request approval of FP 01-16 Final Plat of “West Point Acres”.

 

Mr. Hammond presented and requested Board approval of FP 01-16 Final Plat of “West Point Acres,” a residential subdivision located in Section 26, Township 11S, Range 14E, in Levy County.

 

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

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve FP 01-16, Final Plat of “West Point Acres” as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request approval of SE 01-16 Special, Exception Private Family Cemetery-Flora.

 

Mr. Hammond presented and requested Board approval of SE 01-16, a Special Exception to allow a private family cemetery on a parcel of land located in Section 15, Township 12S, Range 18E, in Levy County.  The proposed cemetery area will contain .55 acres.

 

Comm. John Meeks asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against the Special Exception being presented.

 

Renate Cannon urged the Commissioners to approve the request.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to adopt the Order to Approve for SE 01-16 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE

 

Robert E. Lowyns, Director

Requesting a donation of $500.00 for the 50^th Year Ceremony of the end of the Vietnam War.

 

Mr. Lowyns informed the Board the Tri-County Veterans Service Offices (Gilchrist, Dixie and Levy) have partnered with the ForVets, Inc., a 501c 3 military association to have a 50^th Year Ceremony of the end of the Vietnam War.  The ceremony will take place at Otter Springs Park and Campground on April 30, 2016 from 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.  Mr. Lowyns stated the Levy County Veterans Services Office is requesting a $500 donation from the Board in support of this event.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the donation of $500.00 to ForVets, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

Request approval of Resolution 2016-009, authorizing acceptance and directing the recordation of a deed transferring from the City of Williston, Florida, Grantor to Levy County, Florida, Grantee.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-009, authorizing acceptance and directing the recordation of a deed transferring from the City of Williston, Florida Grantor to Levy County, Florida, Grantee, property located adjacent to the Williston Municipal Airport in Levy County, Florida, consisting of portions of NE 170^th Ave., NE 20^th St. in Williston, Florida.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-009 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LIBRARY

 

Lisa Brasher, Director

Presenting information on PAL Library Co-operative applying for a Federal Grant Fund that will be a great value to the citizens of Levy County.

 

Ms. Brasher presented information to the Board of a Federal Grant for the fiscal years 2016 and beyond under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) the PAL Public Library Cooperative is planning to apply for.  Ms. Brasher stated the PAL Cooperative has someone to write the grant.

 

Those in the audience who spoke regarding this item were:  Lucille Reese, Toni Collins and Carol McQueen.

 

 

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

Matt Weldon, Director

Requesting approval of the use of Impact Fees at Blue Springs for renovations and improvements at the park.

 

Mr. Weldon requested Board approval for the use of Impact Fees as Blue Springs for renovations and improvements at the park.  To clarify, Mr. Weldon stated at the Board meeting held on October 20, 2015, The RIVER Grant through the Suwannee River Water Management District is for renovations/improvements at Blue Springs.  The SRWM District’s share is $190,000.  Levy County’s in-kind share is $110,000 which is now being utilized and is eligible for use from the County’s Impact Fee funds.  It encompasses construction of a seawall stop bank to prevent erosion and five (5) pavilions including picnic tables & grills.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve use of Impact Fees at Blue Springs for renovations/improvements as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

 

Carol McQueen, Director

Presenting a recommendation for the Tourist Development Council “Tourism Industry” vacant seat:  Tracey Ann Allen-Owner, Tiger Island Hog Hunts, 2871 SW CR 347, Cedar Key, Florida 32625.

 

Mrs. McQueen presented the recommendation for the Tourist Development Council “Tourism Industry” vacant seat which is to appoint Tracey Ann Allen-Owner, Tiger Island Hog Hunts, Cedar Key, Florida.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve the recommendation to appoint Tracey Ann Allen-Owner, Tiger Island Hog Hunts, Cedar Key, Florida for the Tourist Development Council “Tourism Industry” vacant seat as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

SHIP

 

Marlon Gayle, Planner I

Requesting Board approval of Resolution 2016-23 approving SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for submission to Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

 

Mr. Gayle requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-23 approving the SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for submission to the Florida Housing Corporation for fiscal years 2016/2017, 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 in accordance with Florida Statutes 420.907-420.9079.  The current LHAP will expire June 30, 2019.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-23 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

Alesha Rinaudo, Assistant to Public Safety Director

Request approval to donate fourteen (14) surplus self-contained breathing apparatus and nineteen (19) corresponding bottles to Southwest Ranches Fire Rescue.

 

Mrs. Rinaudo requested Board approval to donate fourteen (14) surplus self-contained breathing apparatus and nineteen (19) corresponding bottles to Southwest Ranches Fire Rescue.  The surplus equipment was removed from the asset log in April, 2015 due to the obsolete status.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the donation of fourteen (14) self-contained breathing apparatus and nineteen (19) corresponding bottles to Southwest Ranches Fire Rescue as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Alice Lalonde, Office Manager

A.Requesting approval for Consent to Entry: Plum Creek Timberlands, L.P. consents and grants to the Levy County BOCC a right to entry to property located in Sections 11, 14, 15 and 16, Township 16S, Range 16E in Levy County, Florida.

 

Mrs. Lalonde requested Board approval for the Consent to Entry for the sole purposes of temporary maintenance and use of a private forest management road known as King Road existing on the property and accommodate public access while culverts are being replaced within adjacent county roads.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the Consent to Entry as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Requesting approval of Resolution 2016-024 rescinding and repealing Resolution 2016-008 and granting temporary easement to FDOT for Construction purposes located at Bridge #340011 on CR 456 at Lewis Pass in Levy County, Florida.

 

Mrs. Lalonde requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-024 rescinding and repealing Resolution 2016-008 and granting temporary easement to FDOT for construction purposes located at Bridge #340011 on CR 456 at Lewis Pass in Levy County, Florida.  The easement document approved with Resolution 2016-008 contained errors in the time period for the easement as well as in the legal description and other identifying factors.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-024 rescinding and repealing Resolution 2016-008 and granting temporary easement to FDOT as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

2015. Request approval for an Addendum to the Consulting Engineer Contract dated 8/18/2015.

 

Mrs. Lalonde requested Board approval for an Addendum to the Consulting Engineer Contract dated 8/18/2015 for grant agreements with FDOT for the following contracts:

 

• Resurfacing and widening of CR 343/NE 60^th Street from CR 241 to SR 500 (US 27)
• Resurfacing and widening of CR 40A/SE 193^rd Place from CR 40 to US 19/98
• Reconstruction and resurfacing of NW 110^th Avenue/Clay Landing Road from SR 320 to the end of the road

 

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

 

 

HUMAN RESOURCE

 

Jacqueline Martin, Manager

Present draft job description options for filling the Public Safety Director position.  Requesting guidance from the Board.

 

Ms. Martin presented draft job description options for filling the Public Safety Director position to the Board and requested guidance of which option they would like to use and if any changes needed to be made.

 

The following audience members spoke regarding the job description for the Public Safety Director position:

 

Renate Cannon                       Steve Severance

John Gilbert                            Katie Graves

Joe Renaudo                           Terry Witt

Lucille Reese                          Barney Cannon

 

After discussion by the Commissioners, Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve Option B as presented for the job description of the Director of Public Safety.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Joyner voted NO.

 

Comm. John Meeks asked if there were any changes or additions the Commissioners wished to make to the job description chosen.  After discussion, the following changes/additions were made:

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the addition to the job description to include documentation showing the applicants experience in a community with a combination of volunteer and career personnel preferred.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comments were made by Ron Grant, John Gilbert and Steve Severance

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the addition of requiring the person hired for the position of Public Safety Director to either live within 60 miles of Bronson or willing to re-locate in Levy County if they presently live outside of Levy County.  A county vehicle will not be driven home if the person lives out of the county.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

After discussion of the salary range for this position, Comm. Rooks made a motion to advertise the salary range of $68,500-$75,000 for this position.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks.

 

Suggestions were made by Joe Renaudo and Scott Lippman to withhold the salary range from the advertised job description.

 

Comm. Rooks rescinded her motion to advertise the salary with the job description and Comm. Rock Meeks also rescinded his second.

Comm. Rooks then made a motion to advertise for the position of Director of Public Safety without the salary amount leaving the salary negotiable based upon the applicant’s skill level.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:18 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:28 A.M.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Toni Collins announced this Saturday, April 23^rd is the 39^th Annual Wild Hog Canoe and Kayak Race and invited everyone to come out to the event.  She also announced on the old Land Coast Line caboose located on CR 326 will be moved to its new location at the property where the Wild Hog Canoe Race concludes on Thursday morning.

 

Dana Sheffield announced there is a free event at the Dixie County Airport also on April 23^rd and invited everyone to attend.  He stated there will be an air show and hot air balloons.

 

Sheriff McCallum stated this week is National Tele-Communicators Week and wished to recognize those working in this area.

 

Renate Cannon requested the meeting agendas be displayed on the televisions in the meeting room.

 

Mr. Shipp stated he will have them displayed on the televisions.

 

Mayor Weiss announced the South Levy Marketplace is this weekend from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Joyner stated there is an FFA skeet shoot this Saturday at the Whitehurst Lodge and the Levy County Cattlemen’s Association meeting is this Thursday.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks stated there is no scheduled CAAA youth baseball this weekend.

 

Comm. John Meeks reported of the I-75 Task Force meeting he had attended last Wednesday.  He had provided information showing the proposed plans for the new route to each of the Commissioners to review and discuss at the next meeting.

Comm. John Meeks reminded the Commissioners of the Executive Session at 1:00 P.M. today at the County Attorney’s conference room.

 

Comm. John Meeks stated a letter had been received from the Town of Bronson thanking the Board for the donation of an old ambulance chassis from the Road Department.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM

CEDAR KEY BRIDGE-DREDGING DEBRIS

 

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

 

William Cranley spoke to the Board requesting permission to use the Eight Mile Hill county site for disposal of debris from the dredging of the bridge in Cedar Key.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve disposal of dredging debris at the Eight Mile Hill county site as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks.

 

Comm. Rooks amended her motion to include testing of the debris soil will be paid for by the City of Cedar Key.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM

CITY OF WILLISTON-WAIVER OF TIPPING FEES

 

Comm. Rooks 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 been contacted by the City of Williston requesting the waiver of tipping fees for their City Clean-Up Day scheduled for April 23^rd.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve waiving tipping fees for the City of Williston’s Clean-Up Day as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

The meeting recessed at 12:05 P.M.

The meeting reconvened at 6:36 P.M.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

SPECIAL EXCEPTION 15-02

GUARDIAN ANGELS MEDICAL SERVICE DOGS

 

Atty. Brown advised everyone as to what had been decided up to this point and defined what could be considered at this Public Hearing.

 

Swearing in of audience members wishing to speak for or against the Special Exception was done by Atty. Brown.

 

Comm. John Meeks asked if there was any ex-parte communication by any of the Commissioners.  Comm. Rooks, Comm. Joyner, Comm. Rock Meeks and Comm. John Meeks stated they had ex-parte communication regarding this Special Exception.

 

Mr. Hammond presented and requested Board approval of Special Exception 15-02, Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs.  The applicants, Chris and Carol Borden are petitioning the Board for a Special Exception to bring into compliance an existing establishment known as “Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc.” to allow a dog kennel for raising, training and the donating of service dogs to people with mental and physical disabilities.

 

Carol Borden spoke to the Board explaining what Guardian Angels does and the day to day operation of the facilities.

 

Members of the audience who spoke were:

 

Susan Heath                            Dwayne Perser

Karen Gelmish                        Tracey Vulow

Laura Lee Putzback                Terry Witt

Linda Cooper

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to adopt the Order to Approve Special Exception 15-02 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Rooks voted NO.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:20 P.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                     BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

________________________________________                    ________________________________________

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