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 17th 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
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Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp Chairman, Danny Stevens