Month: June 2016

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

 

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