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BOCC Regular Meeting – November 5, 2013

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REGULAR MEETING
LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on November 5, 2013 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Ryan Bell
Comm. John Meeks
Comm. Mike Joyner
Comm. Danny Stevens
Comm. Chad Johnson

Also present were:
County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown
County Coordinator – Fred Moody
Comm. Bell called the Meeting to order at 9:02 A.M. Comm. Joyner gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER 113399-113557
FUND AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE 1,361,872.82
ROAD 58,016.10
PAL LIBRARY 1,982.74
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV 10,126.86
TRANSPORTATION 9,160.08
911 36,667.66
COURT FACILITIES 15.00
PROGRESS ENERGY 383.40
EMS 26,546.03
FIRE 13,095.95
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT 6,388.52
CDBG 4,770.46
UTILITIES 143.81
COMMUNICATION 67.37
ADD COURT COSTS 1,967.44
CAPITAL PROJECTS 15,919.58
LANDFILL 7,165.90
TOTAL $ 1,554,289.72
MINUTES

The minutes of the Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting on October 15, 2013 were presented to the Board for approval.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes for the Special Meeting held on October 15, 2013 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Ivan Chubb informed everyone of the Veteran’s Day Parade coming up on November 11th in Cedar Key which will start at 11:00 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING

Comm. Bell asked if any of the Commissioners had any ex-parte communication with the petitioners. There were none.

Atty. Brown conducted the swearing in of the audience.

Bill Hammond, Development Department Director
Petition No. Sept 1-13; requesting approval for a Special Entertainment Event Permit for the Withlacoochee River Bluegrass Festival.

Grace Romero presented on behalf of Mr. Hammond the request for Board approval of a Special Entertainment Event Permit for the Withlacoochee River Bluegrass Festival to be held on November 23, 2013 from 10:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Sept 1-13 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

Shenley Neely, Planning Director
Petition SSA 13-01; request to change the land use designation on 9.9 acres from the Urban Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial (C).

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of Petition SSA 13-01, a request to change the land use designation on 9.9 acres from Urban Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial (C).

The Commissioners agreed to Table this item and reschedule for the Regular Meeting on November 19th.
JORDAN AND ASSOCIATES

Jeffrey Winter, Project Manager
Presentation of monthly progress report on the county’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

Mr. Winter provided a monthly update on the county’s CDBG Program projects, including the Tarafa project.
NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

David Pieklik, Director
Progress report presentation.

Mr. Pieklik requested Board approval of the annual Agreement between Levy County and Nature Coast Business Development Council, Inc. followed by a quarterly report.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Agreement as requested. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

Tammy Jones, Supervisor of Elections
Request approval for purchase of voting equipment and request approval for award of Request for Proposal to Dominion Voting.

Mrs. Jones invited everyone to attend the dedication of the Veteran’s Memorial Wall in the courthouse on November 15th at 10:00 A.M.

Mrs. Jones then requested Board approval for the purchase of voting equipment and to award the Request for Proposal to Dominion Voting. The total proposed amount is $275,225 and they will have a trade-in credit for software license credit in the amount of $34,125.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the RFP and accept Dominion Voting for the voting machines. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Stevens asked Mrs. Jones to speak with Mrs. Rees in finance and Atty. Brown to discuss the financial and legal details of the purchase to then bring to the Board at a Workshop. The Commissioners agreed to schedule a Capital Projects Workshop on November 19th at 1:00 P.M. and will discuss the details of this purchase further.
WITHLACOOCHEE GULF PRESERVE

Sally Douglas, Trustee
Request signatures on Owners and Managers form for the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve’s application to be on the Designated Florida Paddling Trail. – TABLED –
DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CORRESPONDENCE

Satori Days
A. Request approval to appoint Julie Rose, Veteran Service Officer, as an alternate to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board in the Veteran’s Category.

Ms. Days requested Board approval to appoint Julie Rose, Veteran Service Officer, as an alternate to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board in the Veteran’s Category.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Julie Rose as alternate to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board as requested. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request approval to re-appoint Phil E. Parker to the Planning Commission.

Ms. Days requested Board approval to re-appoint Phil E. Parker to the Planning Commission.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to re-appoint Phil E. Parker to the Planning Commission as requested. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Request Board direction on our continued participation with North Florida Economic Development Partnership, membership dues of $2,063.40, (requested by 12/1/2013).

Ms. Days requested Board direction on continued participation with North Florida Economic Development Partnership by paying the membership dues of $2,063.40.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve paying the membership dues of $2,063.40 continuing participation with the North Florida Economic Development Partnership. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.
LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Connie Conley, General Manager
Request approval for updated and revised Substance Abuse and Policy Zero Tolerance for Levy County Transit Employees.

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval for the updated and revised Substance Abuse Policy-Zero Tolerance for Levy County Transit employees.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the updated and revised Substance Abuse Policy-Zero Tolerance for Levy County Transit Employees. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.
LIBRARY

Lisa Brasher, Director
A. Discuss and direction regarding the Interlocal Agreement with Chiefland.

Ms. Brasher requested Board direction and discussion regarding a revision of the Interlocal Agreement with Chiefland.

The Board agreed the current Interlocal Agreement with the City of Chiefland will not change as there has been no formal contract or agreement filed with the Board of County Commissioners.

B. Presentation concerning Putnam, Alachua, Levy (PAL) Library Co-Operative.

Ms. Brasher made a presentation to the Board concerning the Putnam, Alachua, Levy (PAL) Library Co-Operative.

PLANNING

Shenley Neely, Planning Director
Request to approve submittal to the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Modification Number 4 to the Subgrant Agreement between DEO and Levy County for the Grant Agreement Number 12DB-Q5-05-48-01-F 05, (Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3).

Ms. Neely requested Board approval to submit to the Department of Economic Opportunity, Modification Number 4 to the Subgrant Agreement between DEO and Levy County for the Grant Agreement Number 12DB-Q5-05-48-01-F 05 (Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3).

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve submittal to the DEO Modification Number 4 to the Subgrant Agreement as requested. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.
PUBLIC SAFETY

David Knowles, Director
A. Request Board approval to purchase two Stryker Power Stretchers and two Stryker Stair Chairs.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to purchase two (2) Stryker Power Stretchers and two (2) Stryker Stair Chairs.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of two (2) Stryker Power Stretchers and two (2) Stryker Stair Chairs as requested. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request Board approval to purchase one side door cabinet for the EMS Battalion Truck.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to purchase one side door cabinet for the EMS Battalion Truck from Odyssey Automotive Speciality.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of one side door cabinet for the EMS Battalion Truck as requested. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Request Board approval to purchase two ZOLL RescueNet Road Safety Units.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to purchase two (2) ZOLL RescueNet Road Safety Units. These units are enhanced black boxes used to provide feedback on driving performance which will be utilized to coach individuals and provide behavior modification training.

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the purchase of two (2) ZOLL RescueNet Road Safety Units as requested. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

D. Quarterly Report Presentation.

Mr. Knowles gave a Quarterly Report presentation to the Board.
COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown
Ratify actions of County Attorney regarding comments on the U.S. Department of the Treasury draft rules implementing the RESTORE Act (“Treasury Rules”), including decision to decline to request extension of deadline and submittal of final comments.

Atty. Brown requested the Board ratify her comments submitted regarding the U.S. Department of Treasury draft rules implementing the RESTORE Act (“Treasury Rules”). She informed the Board she had decided it was not necessary request an extension of deadline.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to ratify comments submitted to the U.S. Department of Treasury from Atty. Brown regarding draft rules implementing the RESTORE Act (“Treasury Rules”). Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Meeks stated there is a North Florida Broadband meeting coming up next Wednesday.

Comm. Johnson thanked everyone for their participation in the Beast Feast.

Comm. Bell asked for a consensus of the Commissioners to send a letter which he provided for their review to each of the municipalities requesting their involvement on a small team tasked with considering potential partnerships and resources needed to make the communities a preferred place to start or grow a business.

The Commissioners agreed by consensus to send the letter as presented by Comm. Bell to each of the municipalities in the county.

Mr. Moody reminded the Commissioners next Wednesday from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. the Board will be leading an Executive Session for Union negations.
Mr. Moody also reminded everyone Representative Yoho will be in Chiefland tonight.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:43 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEVY COUNTY, FL
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Clerk of Court: Danny J. Shipp

 

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Chairman: Ryan Bell

BOCC-Regular Meeting December 3, 1996

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

December 3, 1996

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on December 3, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners’ meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Wilbur Dean

Vice Chairman Sammy Yearty

Comm. Don Foley

Comm. Don Lindsey

Comm. Frank Davis

 

 

 

Also present were:

 

County Attorney Gregory V. Beauchamp

Clerk of Court Douglas M. McKoy

Administrative Assistant William C. Cobb

 

 

 

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.. The invocation was given by Douglas McKoy followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

Comm. Yearty moved to accept the minutes from the Special Board Meeting on September 30, 1996, Regular Board meetings on October 22, 1996 and November 19, 1996. Comm. Lindsey seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

 

Comm. Yearty moved to approve payment of bills presented. Comm. Lindsey seconded

MOTION CARRIED.

 

EXPENDITURES

 

The following expenditures were presented for payment.

 

FUND AMOUNT

CHECK NUMBERS: 5729-5863

 

 

 

GENERAL FUND

$541,225.52

 

ROAD & BRIDGE FUND

22,005.40
 

FINE & FORFEITURE FUND

2,576.88
 

LANDFILL & RECYCLING

2,507.34
 

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND                

2,609.16
 

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE

4,577.74
 

ST GRANT-JUVENILE JUSTICE

651.33
 

TOTAL

$576,153.37

 

 

 

ZONING/AMENDMENT

 

Jane Snavely advised the Board that the Small Scale Plan Amendment #96-2, for the King property adjacent to Highway 19/98 had received two (2) challenges. She advised the Board that there was no need for her to be on the agenda today, however, she appeared in order to bring the Board up to date on the status of the amendment.

 

 

 

AQUACULTURE

 

Leslie Sturmer, UF Aquaculture Extension Agent, made a presentation on a Community Land-based Nursery Facility for Hard Clam Aquaculture. She requested the support of the Board on a grant application for funds to construct the facility. The City of Cedar Key and the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service are preparing a grant to apply for funding through an aquaculture grant program administered by the Department of Environmental Protection. Comm. Lindsey moved to support the proposal with no liability to Levy County. Comm. Davis seconded. After brief discussion the MOTION FAILED with Comm. Foley, Comm. Yearty and Comm. Dean voting Nay.

 

 

 

LANDFILL/PERSONNEL

 

Sarah Miller, a former landfill employee spoke concerning an article in the Chiefland Citizen. She continued to express her concern that her termination from the landfill for light duty work was a result of supervisory inefficiencies. Mrs. Miller made further statements declaring that the landfill was not in compliance with state regulations.

 

Mr. Wayne Hardee, Landfill Supervisor, addressed the Board in response, stating that the landfill is in compliance. “The State would notify the county immediately if proper guidelines were not being followed,” Mr. Hardee said. No further action was taken.

 

 

 

ROADS DEPARTMENT/EQUIPMENT

 

Board Secretary Heather Alexander opened bids as advertised at 10:12a.m. for an equipment trailer. There were four (4) bids received.

 

Liddell Trailer $27,352.00

 

Falcon Power $24,000.00

 

Highland Tractor $25,200.00

 

Ring Power Corp. $34,491.00

 

A committee of Comm. Foley, Skip Hammell, Kelly Jerrells and Billy Cobb were appointed to review the bids. The committee later returned and recommended the apparent low bid from Falcon Power. Comm. Yearty moved to accept the recommendation of the committee. Comm. Lindsey seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

ZONING

 

Mr. Rob Corbitt, Building and Zoning Supervisor, presented a petition for one (1) hardship variance as follows: A letter of opposition was received by mail.

 

Petition No. VA-00343 – Richard Stone, petitioning the Board for a Hardship Variance to allow a second dwelling in order to care for his mother (Loraine Stone), on a parcel of land located in all of Lot 2, Block H, US 19 No. 1 Addition, in Section 15, Township 11S, Range 14E, in Levy County. Said Parcel contains 1.5 acres more or less and is located within a Commercial (C-3) zone. 7152 NW 138th Place.

 

Mrs. Lou Bradshaw advised the Board that she lived adjacent to this property and had been denied a similar petition in the past. Mrs. Bradshaw stated that she supported the petition and asked for similar consideration if she ever petitioned for a variance again.

 

Comm. Lindsey moved to allow the hardship variance. Comm. Foley seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

PROPERTY APPRAISER

 

Property Appraiser, Francis Akins, requested that the monies received from the sales of copies of maps and land ownership atlas be returned to the Property Appraiser’s General Operating Account. The amount tendered was $19,283.00 for the 1995-1996 fiscal year. Comm. Yearty moved to return the monies. Comm. Davis seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

Clerk of Court Douglas McKoy inquired of Mr. Akins as to whether he had made the necessary request to the Department of Revenue to amend his budget. Mr. Akins replied that he would make the request subsequent to Board approval of the return of funds.

 

 

 

ROAD CLOSURE

 

County Attorney Greg Beauchamp read the resolution for closure of the following road:

 

That certain portion of Easy Boulevard lying between Blocks 8 & 9: and,That certain portion of Beech Avenue lying between Blocks 9 & 10:All as shown on the plat of Refile of Unit 1, Bronson Heights, as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 12, of the Levy County, Florida Public Records. Said lands situate, lying and being in Levy County, Florida.

 

There were no objections presented before the Board. Comm. Lindsey moved to accept the resolution. Comm. Yearty seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

PLANNING & ZONING

 

Mr. Herb Heesch, Planning Consultant, reported to the Board that he had two (2) status reports with zoning issues to make to the Board and that he would be requesting Board action. Mr. Heesch advised that the Planning Commission had met several times on the Evaluation and Appraisal report and would continue to meet through the end of this month. Mr. Heesch reported that he and the Commission had reviewed the first and second parts of the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) informal comments and he has held discussions with DCA concerning the comments. Mr. Heesch reported that DCA wants to add additional items to the report and he and the Commission were in the process of collecting this information.

 

Mr. Heesch also advised that the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is continuing to review the 96-2 Plan Amendments, including the Loyann Mann application. Mr. Heesch said that it would probably be necessary to hold a workshop meeting with DCA on these applications.

 

Mr. Heesch stated that in view of the evaluation and appraisal report and the plan amendments that a special meeting needed to be called for the end of December to adopt two (2) ordinances: (1) To adopt the Evaluation and Appraisal report, (2) To adopt the various plan amendments. Mr. Heesch asked Chairman Wilbur Dean to call for a special meeting. Chairman Dean called for a special meeting as requested to be held on December 31, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. for consideration of adoption of the two (2) ordinances as specified. Chairman Dean asked County Attorney Gregory V. Beauchamp to be responsible for advertising for the adoption of the ordinances.

 

 

 

ROADS/MAINTENANCE

 

Mr. Skip Hammell presented three (3) requests for road maintenance on a one (1) time basis:

 

NE 80th Street between NE 122nd Court and NE 125th Avenue in University Estates, 25′ dedicated right-of-way, 1/4 mile long, 6 loads of rock. Comm. Yearty moved to authorize the repair. Comm. Lindsey seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

NE 113th Avenue in University Estates, 50′ dedicated right-of-way, 10 loads of rock and grade. Comm. Yearty moved to authorize as requested. Comm. Lindsey seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

SE 58th Place in Whispering Pines, Unit 2, 50′ dedicated right-of-way, 4/10 mile long, 4 loads of rock. Comm. Yearty moved to approve as requested. Comm. Davis seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

LANDFILL

 

Mr. Wayne Hardee reported that David Weatherford and Almarie Mitchem have successfully completed the Landfill Operator Short Course and received a passing score and are now certified as State Certified Landfill Operator. Almarie Mitchem will be working at the scale house fulfilling another upgrade requirement at the landfill. Mr. Hardee recommends an increase in pay of $ .24 per hour for the employees as a result of completing the certification requirements in accordance with the October 21, 1986 policy approved by the Board. Comm. Yearty moved to accept the recommendation. Comm. Lindsey seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

SHERIFF/COMPUTERS

 

Major Robert McCallum requested an additional amount of $50,000.00 to be added to the normal December budget draw for the Sheriff’s Department for payment of the emergency upgrading to the computer system. Comm. Yearty moved to accept the request. Comm. Lindsey.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

SHIP

 

County Attorney Greg Beauchamp reported that Ship Director Carol McQueen had received a request from Department of Transportation (DOT) for a partial release on the lien held on a portion of land owned by Juan O. and Tawnya Rodriguez in the Official Records Book 559, Page 278, mortgaged to Levy County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida. Mr. Beauchamp said the property has been condemned for the widening of US 27. Comm. Yearty moved to sign the partial release. Comm. Foley seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

County Attorney Greg Beauchamp advised that a public hearing is required for a special act relating to Rainbow Lakes Estates municipal services to be considered by the Legislature this year. Mr. Billy Cobb and Attorney Beauchamp will meet with Marion County officials and then arrange a hearing on the proposed special act.

 

Mr. Beauchamp briefly followed up on the objections received on the Small Scale Plan amendment #96-2. A hearing will be required and the Honorable Donald R. Alexander has been appointed Administrative Law Judge.

 

 

 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

 

Mr. Beauchamp reported that the documents necessary to satisfy the liens created by the 1986-1989 Special Assessments are almost completed. Mr. Beauchamp stated that the resolution with an attached exhibit identifying each individual parcel of land will have to be recorded in the Public Records. Mr. Beauchamp stated that Tax Collector, Donald Richburg, had assisted by providing the detailed information concerning the liens which remained on record. Mr. Beauchamp said that all documents should be prepared and ready for approval at the next regular meeting of the Board.

 

Comm. Yearty requested clarification regarding the discount for payment of tax bills since the notices were being sent out late. Mr. Beauchamp indicated that discounts would still be available, noting that the tax notices were sent out late due to the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) hearings.

 

 

 

SPECIAL APPOINTMENT PUBLIC DEFENDER

 

Attorney Beauchamp advised the Board that he had requested and attended a hearing before the Honorable Joseph E. Smith, Levy County Judge, for a number of cases in which David Hallman, Esquire, had been appointed as Special Public Defender. Mr. Beauchamp further reported that Mr. Hallman had reached a settlement agreement with the Court providing for a slight reduction in the fees as originally requested. Mr. Beauchamp stated that Mr. Hallman had provided a letter to all Board members and to the Finance Department for the settlement amounts and requesting payment during this month.

 

 

 

FORESTRY

 

Tom Toland, Levy County Forester submitted his Annual Report for Division of Forestry’s Cooperative Forestry Assistance Program. Mr. Toland has replaced Mr. Todd Knapp as County Forester.

 

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED.

 

 

 

Wilbur Dean, Board Chairman

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

Douglas M. McKoy, Clerk of Court

BOCC-Regular Meeting Nov. 5, 1996

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

November 5, 1996

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on November 5, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners’ meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Wilbur Dean

Vice Chairman Sammy Yearty

Comm. Don Foley

Comm. Don Lindsey

Comm. Elmer Smith

 

 

 

Also present were:

 

County Attorney Gregory V. Beauchamp

Clerk of Court Douglas M. McKoy

Administrative Assistant William C. Cobb

 

 

 

The Chairman Wilbur Dean called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.. Chairman Dean gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

A motion was made by Comm. Smith, seconded by Comm. Foley to pay bills as presented. The following expenditures were presented for payment.

 

FUND                                                              AMOUNT

CHECK NUMBERS: 5235-5422

 

 

 

 GENERAL FUND

$637,280.31
 

 
 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND

49,979.11
 

 
 LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE

12,000.00
 

 
 FINE & FORFEITURE FUND

18,107.46
 

 
 EMERGENCY 911

847.25
 

 
 ROAD & BRIDGE SPECIAL CONS.

2,951.54
 

 
 LANDFILL & RECYCLING

17,314.80
 

 
 LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND

2,541.66
 

 
 COURT FACILITIES FUND

528.15
 

 
 FLORIDA POWER GRANT FUND

686.58
 

 
 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE

8,614.21
 

 
 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

1,865.78
 

 
 LOCAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRUST

60.02
 

 
 FIRE CONTROL FUND

8,367.89
 

 
 CDBG GRANT

1,182.94
 

 
 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMUNITY         284.83

 
 

 
 ADD REV BOND DEBT SERVICE

3,357.08
 

 
 

 
 

 
                                                        TOTAL

$765.969.61

 

 

 

PERSONNEL

 

Former Landfill employee Sarah Miller reported to the Board that she had not received written notification requested at the previous meeting from Mr. Wayne Hardee, Landfill Supervisor, giving the reasons why she was taken off of light duty work at the landfill and placed on leave. Attorney Gregory Beauchamp responded to Mrs. Miller that the delay was due in part by the time spent in Value Adjustment Board (VAB) hearings during the previous two (2) weeks. Mr. Beauchamp further stated that it was his understanding that she had received written notification this date. Mrs. Miller replied that she had received the letter but it did not respond to her question sufficiently. Mr. Beauchamp replied that the County’s position was that she was taken off of light duty by in response to decisions made by a on going Worker’s Comp. claim. Mrs. Miller reiterated her request for a more definite explanation of the reasons why she was taken off light duty and further stated that if response was not received that she would appear at the next Board meeting and give the real reason why she was taken off of light duty.

 

CITIZEN INPUT

 

Mike Sullo was recognized and wished Comm. Smith well on his elected retirement.

 

Mr. Sullo distributed a written request dated November 5, 1996 to the County Commissioners requesting a written response as to their job descriptions and responsibilities. Chairman Dean responded he would not respond in writing but would make available to Mr. Sullo the manual which covers this information. Comm. Smith advised that if he could find it, he would give Mr. Sullo his copy. Comm. Foley inquired if Mr. Sullo during his research locate what a County Commissioner’s responsibilities and duties were? Mr. Sullo responded yes, but he wants a response from the Commissioner’s on their interpretations.

 

Mr. Sullo distributed a letter from the Alliance of Concerned Citizens dated November 5, 1996 to the County Commission for them to request a letter from the Sheriff of Levy County to contact the FDLE and have them investigate the death of the inmate Mr. Richardson. Chairman Dean advised that if a copy of the letter was in the County Commissioners records a copy could obtained. Comm. Smith responded that the Sheriff is an elected official by the citizens of Levy County and would do his job as the citizens expected. He did not believe that the County Commissioners should tell him how to run the jail. It was understood that there was an on going investigation at this time.

 

Mr. Sullo distributed a letter dated November 5, 1996 requesting that Douglas M. McKoy be terminated as Director of the SHIP program, alleging that the Director does not have the qualifications for the position. Chairman Dean responded that Mr. Sullo’s allegations were politically motivated and gave no further consideration to the matter.

 

ROADS/BIDS

 

Mr. Skip Hammell – Bid Opening Road Department at 10:00 a.m.

 

Bids were received for two (2) dump trucks. They were from Jacksonville Mack Sales & Service and Tampa Mack Sales.

 

Jacksonville Mack Sales & Service $82,386.27 per truck

 

Tampa Mack Sales $82,000.00 per truck

 

Chairman Dean appointed a committee of Skip Hammell, Kelly Jerrels, Jimmy Jerrels and Comm. Foley to review the bids. Comm. Yearty moved to accept apparent low bid from Tampa Mack Sales pending committee’s finding that the bid meets all specifications. Comm. Smith seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

Bids received for two (2) lowboy trailers from Falcon Power and Ring Power.

 

Falcon Power $23,347.50 per trailer

 

Ring Power $31,792.00 per trailer

 

Comm. Yearty moved to accept apparent low bid of Falcon Power, pending the committee’s findings that bid specifications are met. Comm. Smith seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

The same committee will review the lowboy trailers as the dump trucks.

 

 

 

ZONING

 

Mr. Rob Corbitt presented the following petition:

 

1. Petition # VA 00342——- Joan Shallue to allow a second dwelling in order to care for her mother, on a parcel of land located in Small Farms Unit 2, Tract 6, in Section 30, Township 14S, Range 19E, in Levy County. Said parcel contains 10 acres more or less and is located in a Rural Residential (RR) zone. There was no opposition. Comm. Yearty made a motion to allow the Hardship Variance. Comm. Lindsey seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

INSURANCE/MEDICAL

 

Mr. Skip Hammell Road Department made a point of information concerning AVMED is no longer accepting Chiefland Medical Center on their list. Commissioners advised that they had found that this was from not having a licensed MD on the staff.

 

 

 

ROADS

 

Mr. Skip Hammell requested maintenance on a one time basis as follows:

 

1: NE 10th Street in Williston Highlands Golf & Country Club Estates, 50′ dedicated r/w, 1/4 mile long, one (1) load rock spotted and graded, District 5. Comm. Smith moved to repair on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Lindsey seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

2: NE 110th Avenue and NE 95th Street in University Estates, 50′ deeded r/w – will require three (3) loads of rocks and grade . Comm. Smith moved to repair on a one time basis. Comm. Foley seconded. MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

INSURANCE/LIABILITY

 

Mr. Billy Cobb reported that a proposal had been received from Harrell Insurance Company for an increase in the airport liability insurance. Current premium is $1,000.00 on $500,000.00 coverage. For an additional premium of $500.00 the liability coverage can be increased to $2,000,000.00. Comm. Foley moved to increase the liability coverage for the Cedar Key Airport to $2,000,000.00 for the additional $500.00 premium. Comm. Lindsey seconded. Discussion ensued. Comm. Yearty indicated that there would be more decisions needed on the Cedar Key Airport by the end of the year. Mr. Cobb will consult with the insurance carrier for consideration of coverage in excess of $2,000,000.00.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

EMS

 

Mr. Cobb reported on the remounting and refurbishing of the ambulance for Yankeetown/Inglis. The best bid was from Columbia County BOCC for $53,074.28. Mr. Cobb requested permission from the Commissioners to proceed as the monies are in the budget from an $18,000.00 grant and other monies budgeted. Comm. Yearty moved to allow Mr. Cobb to proceed with the remounting and refurbishing of the ambulance. Comm. Foley seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

SOLID WASTE DEPT/SALARIES

 

Mr. Wayne Hardee requested a correction on an underpayment in Ron Shilts pay when he was classified as a groundwater tech. The total due Mr. Shilts is $252.51. His new hourly rate is 9.3295 per hour for this classification. Mr. McKoy said that this would have to be shown as income for this year and reflected in the 1996 W-2 form. Mr. McKoy further advised that proper documentation is to be submitted to the Payroll. Comm. Smith moved to pay the underpayment to Mr. Shilts and to amend his salary as per 9.3295 per hour. Comm. Foley seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

BUILDING AND ZONING

 

Mr. Rob Corbitt requested permission to request bids for a vehicle for Building and Zoning. The present vehicle is at Scoggin’s Chevrolet being repaired. The bid specifications will be the same as the last pickup purchased. Mr. Corbitt said that the pickup can be purchased by line item transfers in the budget and he believes his budget will be sufficient to the end of the year. Chairman Dean explained that Building and Zoning had been counting on a vehicle this year which was given to EMS instead. Comm. Lindsey moved to allow bids to be requested. Comm. Foley seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

Mr. Corbitt is to review the bid specifications with Mr. Cobb.

 

 

 

ROAD/CLOSURES

 

County Attorney Greg Beauchamp made a report on a request for a road closing by Mr. Jerry Bunch. The road is located at Unit 1 Bronson Heights (Beach Avenue and Easy Blvd., Blocks 8 and 9) They have submitted a $100.00 check for the advertising of the road closure. This is schedule to be heard at the December 3, 1996 commission meeting. Mr. Skip Hammell, Commissioner Dean and Mr. Greg Beauchamp will confirm the legal description. Commissioner Yearty made a motion to adopt the resolution, second by Commissioner Smith.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

BOARDS/COMMISSIONS

 

Board Secretary Heather Alexander said that a request had been received from Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council that Dennis Dufault be appointed to replace Elizabeth Enright as the Florida Department of Labor & Employment Security (FDLES) voting member on the coordinating board.

 

 

 

CONTRACTS

 

Ms. Alexander presented the contracts with Child Care Resources for the day care centers in Williston and Chiefland. The contract will be $1,288.00 match amounts as last year. Comm. Smith moved to accept the contract as presented. Comm. Yearty seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

BOND RENEWAL/CLERK OF COURT

 

Ms. Alexander reported that the bond application for a new term of the Clerk of Court, Douglas M. McKoy needs to be renewed. Comm. Smith moved to renew the bond. Comm. Yearty seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD

 

County Attorney, Gregory V. Beauchamp, advised the Board that there was a Court hearing scheduled on November 6, 1996 on a Motion for Summary Judgment for the lawsuit arising out of the 1994 Value Adjustment Board hearings it will be held at the Levy County Court House before Judge Frederick Smith.

 

Mr. Beauchamp further stated the special service fees will be reflected on the tax bills for this year. He said he had not completed a document which identifies parcels released from lien on the new ordinance.

 

 

 

SHIP

 

Mrs. Carol McQueen presented a report on the SHIP program. She presented two (2) Deferred Payment Loans (DPL) to the Board. Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Farnham made one application and Thomas and Daphne Head the other application. Comm. Foley moved to accept the Deferred Payment Loans. Comm. Yearty seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

Mrs. McQueen reported that there is a backlog of funds which have not yet been spent and it appears that they will not be depleted by the end of the year. The State is aware of the backlog and the problems which created this. She understands that the State will work with Levy County and the SHIP program. The State has made some suggestions. Mrs. McQueen discussed the three (3) criteria used by the Partnership Committee in using the funds:

 

1) Emergency Home Repairs $5,000.00

 

2) Down payment & closing costs/New Homes $6,000.00 to $12,000.00

 

3) Down Payment & closing costs/Existing Homes $6,000.00

 

Additional funds for repairs $4,000.00

 

A recommendation was made that an additional criteria be added

 

4) Rehabilitation for Existing Homeowners. After discussion Comm. Yearty moved to approve the concept of adding the fourth strategy providing Rehabilitation for existing homeowners. Comm. Lindsey seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

Mrs. McQueen said the four (4) houses constructed in the demonstration project by the County are for sale. She said there have been three (3) new applicants that are applying for financing.

 

Mrs. McQueen requested the BOCC to clarify the Down Payment amounts provided for these units. She said she had researched the minutes and found that the Board agreed to increase the down payment from $6,000.00 to $12,000.00 in some cases but further clarification was necessary. For the demonstration project Mrs. McQueen recommended the following down payment amounts:

 

Assistance Cost of Dwelling

 

$ 9,000.00 $30,000.00

 

$12,000.00 $45,000.00

 

 

 

Commissioner Yearty moved to accept the recommendation as presented. Comm. Lindsey seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

COMMISSIONERS

 

Commissioner Foley requested the Mr. Billy Cobb check into any grant funds which may be available or that can be applied for to repair boat ramps owned by the County. Funds which were applied for to repair the Fowler’s Bluff boat ramp may be available in February 1997. Mr. Cobb will investigate.

 

NOISE ORDINANCE

 

Comm. Foley reminded the Board that consideration had been given earlier to the adoption of a Noise Ordinance. Comm. Foley then requested that County Attorney continue in his efforts to investigate Noise Ordinances in an effort to create a Noise Ordinance for Levy County. Comm. Foley stated that he had additional complaints recently concerning noise levels and abusive noise and language coming from Public Address systems.

 

Citizen Vern Myrick, from Fowlers Bluff, spoke to the Board briefly concerning a recent incident at Fowlers Bluff. Mr. Myrick stated that Comm. Foley’s review of this issue came at his request due a abusive and noisy gathering being held at Fowlers Bluff recently. Mr. Myrick reported that a band, apparently outside of a building, abusive and foul language was heard over the Public Address system. Mr. Myrick further stated that the noise lasted until almost midnight. Mr. Myrick further inquired about alcoholic licenses and permits issued to the Treasure Camp and suggested that some of the partying crowd may have been located on County property.

 

Building Department Superintendent Rob Corbitt advised the Board that he had investigated the matter and found that the Treasure Camp did have a consumption on premises (COP) license for beer and wine. Further discussion ensued concerning the need for a Noise Ordinance. Comm. Yearty requested that further consideration for a Junk and Debris Ordinance as well as a Noise Ordinance. Comm. Foley replied that the Noise Ordinance had been under consideration for a long time and that there was a need now to speed up the process.

 

Chairman Dean directed Parks Director, Wayne Hardee to confer with the owners of the Treasure Camp and advise them that outdoor parties and bands should not be located on the county property.

 

FOOD BANK

 

Juanita Malchior made a presentation on the Mighty Food Bank. They are interested in bringing the Food Bank to Levy County. She discussed how they operate and how the food is collected from donations and disbursed to agencies. She presented each Commissioner with a membership application. She advised she was not asking for funds but would appreciate consideration of the Food Bank and its benefit to Levy County.

 

 

 

AWARDS AND RESOLUTIONS

 

County Attorney Greg Beauchamp read a resolution honoring Comm. Elmer Smith in recognition of his sixteen (16) years of service on the County Commission. Comm. Lindsey moved to adopt the resolution as read and that it be spread on the minutes of the BOCC. Comm. Foley seconded. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Dean presented a plaque to Comm. Smith in honor of his years of service.

 

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED.

 

 

 

Wilbur Dean, Board Chairman

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

Douglas M. McKoy, Clerk of Court

 

 

 

ATTACHMENT A

 

 

 

Resolution honoring Comm. Elmer Smith

BOCC-Regular Meeting November 19, 1996

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

November 19, 1996

 

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on November 19, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners’ meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Wilbur Dean

Vice Chairman Sammy Yearty

Comm. Don Foley

Comm. Don Lindsey

Comm. Frank Davis

 

 

 

Also present were:

 

County Attorney Gregory V. Beauchamp

Clerk of Court Douglas M. McKoy

Administrative Assistant William C. Cobb

 

 

 

 

 

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.. The invocation was given by Comm. Dean and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

 

Comm. Foley moved to accept the minutes of November 5, 1996 meeting. Comm. Lindsey seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

 

Comm. Lindsey moved to pay the bills as presented. Comm. Foley seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

The following expenditures were presented for payment.

 

FUND AMOUNT

CHECK NUMBERS: 5235-5422

 

 

 

GENERAL FUND

235,123.72

 
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND

55,882.93
 
LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE

10,000.00
 
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND

15.00
 
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND

7,019.99
 
LANDFILL/RECYCLING

6,322.24
 
FLORIDA POWER GRANT FUND

65.50
 
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE

11,835.88
 
FIRE CONTROL FUND

10,005.50
 
ST GRANT-JUVENILE JUSTICE

80.12
 
TOTAL 336,350.88

 

 

 

 

 

COMMISSIONERS

 

 

Chairman Dean introduced the Honorable Joseph E. Smith. Judge Smith performed the swearing in ceremony of Comm. Wilbur Dean, Comm. S. W. Yearty and Comm. Frank Davis, newly elected board member. Judge Smith welcomed Comm. Davis to the Board and commended the three (3) for electing to serve the citizens of Levy County. Chairman Dean welcomed Mr. Davis to the Board.

 

 

RESOLUTION

 

County Attorney Beauchamp read a resolution commending S. E. Gunnell, Jr. for his contributions to the “Levy County Archives Committee”. Comm. Foley moved to adopt the resolution. Comm. Yearty seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

PERSONNEL/LANDFILL

 

Sarah Miller spoke to the Board concerning the complaints made by her husband and herself concerning Mr. Wayne Hardee’s position as supervisor of the Landfill. She spoke on letters sent to Senator Bob Graham, Governor Lawton Chiles and to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). She read excerpts of responses received from the EPA reflecting the inspections made of the Class III site. She asked the Board “What are you going to do about it?”. Chairman Dean thanked Mrs. Miller for her comments and noted that he was aware of the two (2) inspection reports and would not make any reply until all sides of the issue had been investigated. It was Mrs. Miller’s opinion that she was taken off of light duty work at the Landfill unjustly by Mr. Hardee, as a result of the correspondence sent to Senator Graham and Governor Chiles.

 

 

 

BOND/SHERIFF

 

Board Secretary Jackie Martin informed the Board that the bond renewal was due for the position of the Sheriff. Comm. Yearty moved to renew the bond for the sheriff. Comm. Lindsey seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

Board Secretary Mrs. Martin read correspondence from Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council concerning the one position on the Planning Council for the Levy County Commission. They requested Chairman Dean to continue in the position on the Executive Committee for 1997. Chairman Dean recommended that the decision be postponed to allow the incoming Chairman to make the decision.

 

Mrs. Martin reported that the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council advised that Marilynn Schlott of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) had notified them that they were requesting the placement of John Bertholf as the AHCA’s alternate on the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board. He will assume the position previously held by Kaylin Anderson. Comm. Foley moved to accept the recommendation. Comm. Lindsey seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

EMS

 

Mr. Billy Cobb reported that J. Brian Gordon had been named as Assistant Director of Emergency Medical Services. In accepting this position his salary would need to be adjusted from the salary previously received as a paramedic. The hourly rate would be $12.02. Comm. Yearty moved to adjust the hourly rate. Comm. Lindsey seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

COUNTY PLANNING

 

Mr. Herb Heesch provided information to the Board on the Comprehensive Plan. The DCA has published notification that some of the issues which previously were not in compliance in the Levy County Comprehensive Plan have now been resolved.

 

Mr. Heesch advised that he and Building and Zoning Director Rob Corbitt have completed an update through 1995 of the Land Development Regulations and compiled them into one (1) document. Mr. Heesch said that the document was new and is ready for review by the County Attorney.

 

Mr. Heesch said the Planning Board will be meeting weekly until the end of the year to prepare recommendations on the Evaluation Appraisal Report for DCA. It appears that two (2) ordinances need to be adopted in anticipation of DCA approval on the second 1996 Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Comm. Yearty clarified that this was needed before the end of the year to prevent the County using one of the two amendment periods allowed for next year on issues from the current year. The DCA has requested a schedule from the County on what issues will be presented for amendment next year. Mr. Heesch advised that this would be difficult to do, however, it needs to be prepared and the six (6) month extension should be a firm part of this information.

 

 

 

LEVY CO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

 

Mr. George Sandora presented the Board with the Levy County Development Authority’s comments on the Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the Levy County Comprehensive Plan as requested.

 

 

 

AQUACULTURE

 

Mr. Sandora distributed a letter received from Rebecca J. Bruce, Claims Adjuster, Florida League of Cities to John McPherson, Esquire. It notified Mr. McPherson that the claim filed by his client, Robert Solano was denied as their investigation revealed that there was no liability on behalf of Levy County Development Authority.

 

 

 

BIDS

 

Mr. Skip Hammell reminded the Board that approval of the bid submitted by Tampa Mack Sales for the two (2) trucks subject to the committee review had been approved at the November 5, 1996 meeting. Mr. Hammell advised that the committee had reviewed the bid and determined that it met the specifications. Mr. Hammell requested that the Board reject both bids received on the trailers because the committee found that the two (2) bids submitted did not meet the requested specifications. Comm. Yearty moved to reject the bids received on the trailer and to readvertise the bids. Comm. Lindsey seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

ROADS/MAINTENANCE

 

Mr. Hammell requested (1) one time maintenance on the following:

 

Trim the trees on the roadway for the passage of the school bus located at NE 95th Street and NE 110th Avenue in University Estates. This is a dedicated public roadway. Comm. Yearty moved to trim the trees on a one (1) time basis as recommended by the Road Department. Comm. Lindsey seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

Repair on a one (1) time basis SW 80th Street and SW 123rd Terrace in Cedar Key Heights. The repair will require three (3) or four (4) loads of rock spotted and to be graded. This is a dedicated public roadway. Comm. Lindsey moved to repair as recommended by the Road Department on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Foley seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

ROAD CLOSURE

 

A Public Hearing was held at 10:30 a.m. for the closure of That certain portion of Church Street lying between Lot 10, Block 2 and Lot 2, Block 9 as shown on the Map of Raleigh as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 11 of the Public Records of Levy County, Florida. Said lands situate, lying and being in Levy County, Florida. Attorney Beauchamp read the resolution for the adoption of road closure. There was no opposition received. Comm. Davis moved to adopt the resolution. Comm. Yearty seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

SIGNS

 

Comm. Yearty moved to direct Mr. Billy Cobb to write the Department of Transportation requesting that the community of Usher be identified on U.S. Highway 19. Comm. Lindsey seconded.

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

SHIP

 

Clerk of Court Mac McKoy explained that SHIP Director Carol McQueen was at a meeting in Tallahassee and presented a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Robert C. Smith and Elizabeth E. Smith of 106 S. E. 4th Street, Chiefland, Florida. Comm. Yearty moved to approve the loan agreement. Comm. Lindsey seconded.

 

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED.

 

 

 

Wilbur Dean, Board Chairman

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

Douglas M. McKoy, Clerk of Court

BOCC Regular Meeting – October 22, 2013

by

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OCTOBER 22, 2013

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on October 22, 2013 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Danny Stevens

            Also present were:

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

 

 

Comm. Bell called the Meeting to order at 9:02 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. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

CHECK NUMBER

113246-113398
FUND

        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

236,389.15
ROAD

64,963.31
SHIP

252.97
PAL LIBRARY

23,585.22
TRANSPORTATION

36,687.99
COURT FACILITIES

249.90
PROGRESS ENERGY

634.79
EMS

58,425.78
FIRE

40,038.29
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

9,388.03
CDBG

300.00
UTILITIES

1,713.49
DRUG TASK FORCE

450.00
COMMUNICATION

3,339.35
ADD COURT COSTS

1,941.78
CAPITAL PROJECTS

14,669.50
LANDFILL

74,602.76
TOTAL   $    567,632.31

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for meetings of the Board of County Commissioners as listed below were presented to the Board for approval:

 

Regular Meeting           October 8, 2013                                  Regular Meeting           September 17, 2013

Public Hearing  September 16, 2013                             Special Meeting            September 30, 2013

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Regular Board Meeting on October 8,2013, with changes.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Public Hearing on September 16, 2013, the Regular Meeting on September 17, 2013 and the Special Meeting on September 30, 2013 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

  1. Request authorization for the Director to electronically sign for submission of the State Farm Safety Grant application.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval for the Director to electronically sign for submission of the State Farm Safety Grant application in the amount of $10,779.89. Mr. Knowles stated this is a 100% grant with no match and will be used for dual vision vehicle cameras with monitoring and tracking capabilities.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Public Safety Director to electronically sign for submission of the State Farm Safety Grant application as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request approval to purchase two (2) new Type III Ambulance units from Emergency Tactical Rescue Vehicles in Sanford, FL, manufactured by American Emergency Vehicles.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to purchase two (2) new Type III Ambulance units from Emergency Tactical Rescue Vehicles in Sanford, FL manufactured by American Emergency Vehicles using the Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract Bid for a total of $254,762.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the purchase of two (2) new Type III Ambulances as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Requesting approval from the Board and the Chairman’s signature on the Government Entity Tower License Agreement between Pinnacle Towers LLC, and Levy County.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval and the Chairman’s signature on the Government Entity Tower License Agreement between Pinnacle Towers LLC, and Levy County.  The agreement will allow Levy County to utilize the Crowne Castle tower facility in Chiefland.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Chairman’s signature on the Government Entity Tower License Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Ivan Chubb announced the 4th Annual Veterans Day Parade will be in Cedar Key November 11th at 11:00 A.M.  Parade line-up will start at 10:00 A.M.

 

 

UNITED STATES WAR DOG ASSOCIATION

 

Barbara Snow, Director

Recognition to honor “Honey” the Wonder Dog.  She is a medical service dog assigned to Michael Gaither.

 

Mrs. Snow made a presentation to the Board honoring all Hero dogs who help keep us safe, secure, free and provide assistance to Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress and to especially honor “Honey” who has received two (2) National awards.

 

Mrs. Snow also informed the Board a Volunteer Program is being implemented in schools to educate children about service dogs.

 

VETERAN OF FOREIGN WARS POST #5625

 

Mike Grimes, Commander

Request the approval of Proclamation 2013-53 recognizing Veterans Appreciation Week, November 10-16, 2013.

 

Mrs. Haines spoke to the Board on behalf of Mr. Grimes and requested approval of Proclamation 2013-53, recognizing Veterans Appreciation Week, November 10-16, 2013.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Proclamation 2013-53 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mrs. Haines stated the VFW Post #5625 and its Auxiliaries asks all Levy County citizens to remember all our veterans who have bravely served our country and those men and women currently on active duty in service to our country.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

 

Linda Fugate, Tax Collector

Request to retain $125,000 of Operating Expenses.

 

Mrs. Fugate requested Board approval to retain $125,000 of Operating Expenses until fees start to come in from yearly taxes.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Tax Collector’s office to retain $125,000 of Operating Expenses as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

TOWN OF BRONSON

 

Kelli Brettel, Clerk

Request approval for three (3) Easements for the Town of Bronson’s commercial sewer expansion project.  Parcel numbers, 0329-00-000, 03304-00-000, 06568-00-000.

 

Ms. Brettel requested Board approval for three (3) Easements for the Town of Bronson’s commercial sewer expansion project.  The Town of Bronson has been given a USDA loan in the amount of $2.8 million for this project.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the three (3) Easements for the Town of Bronson as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

 

David Abramowitz, Northeast Regional Managing Director

Presentation regarding the closing of the DCF lobby in Chiefland effective March, 2014.

 

Mr. Abramowitz spoke to the Board informing them of the closing of the Florida Department of Children & Families’ walk-in lobby in Chiefland effective March, 2014.  DCF has established an ACCESS Community Partner network which is available to facilitate individual’s application for ACCESS benefits.  There will still be walk-in sites providing public computer.  The sites will be at churches, Workforce Connection and other facilities with volunteers available to assist individuals with applications.

 

 

FOREST PARK III PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

 

David Marshall, Vice President

Request to obtain road signs for private roads maintained by Forest Park III POA, Inc.

 

Mr. Marshall spoke to the Board on behalf of Forest Park, III Property Owners Association, Inc. requesting assistance with the cost of new road signs for the community.  They would also like to change the speed limit from 35 mph to 25 mph in the subdivision for safety.

 

Mr. Greenlee provided a quote for the cost of signs made by the Road Department in the amount of $1,619.55.

 

The Board agreed by consensus to provide signs for Forest Park III POA, Inc. at the county’s cost.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

Update and direction on Aqui Property.

 

Mr. Moody provided an update to the Board on the Aqui property and to request direction regarding the possibility of purchasing the property.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to proceed with the acquisition of the Aqui property.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens upon the condition of all information regarding the purchase of the property undergo review of Atty. Brown.  The MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Moody reminded everyone the Legislative Delegation will be next Tuesday, October 29th at 9:00 A.M. at the Dogan Cobb Municipal Building in Bronson.

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

Satori Days

  1. Request approval to appoint Eileen Senecal to the WellFlorida Council in the consumer category to represent Levy County.

 

Ms. Days requested Board approval to appoint Eileen Senecal to the WellFlorida Council in the consumer category to represent Levy County.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to appoint Eileen Senecal to the WellFlorida Council as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. On behalf of Catholic Charities Gainesville, requesting Board approval to sign a Certification of Local Government approval for Nonprofit Organizations regarding an Emergency Shelter Grant through the Department of Children and Families. – TABLED –

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Request permission to purchase three (3) trucks for the Road Department. – TABLED –

 

 

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

 

Carol McQueen, Director

Request approval for Amendment to the agreement with Heliconia Press to produce a Kayak Fishing TV Show in Yankeetown that was passed on September 3, 2013.  Amendment will extend the production time for the TV Kayak Fishing Show to be produced.

 

Mrs. McQueen requested Board approval for Amendment to the Agreement with Heliconia Press to produce a Kayak Fishing TV Show in Yankeetown.  The Amendment will change the production date and distribution of the two (2) episodes.  Production of the two (2) episodes will take place between November 1, 2013 and May 31, 2014.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Amendment to the Agreement with Heleconia Press as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

  1. Request approval of Resolution 2013-51 certifying that the County meets the criteria for reduction of Department of Environmental Protection and Water Management District fees.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-51 allowing the reduction of permit processing fees with the Water Management Districts and the Department of Environmental Protection.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-51 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Discussion and decision on Resolution 2013-52, establishing an agenda and public participation policy for meetings of the Board of County Commissioners.

 

Atty. Brown requested discussion by the Board and a decision on Resolution 2013-52, establishing an agenda and public participation policy for meetings of the Board of County Commissioners.

 

Comm. Stevens stated he would like to change the wording on Page 2, item number 6 from “the Chair of the Board having the final authority to determine the appropriate Board meeting agenda on which to place any proposed item” to read “the County Coordinator will have the final authority to determine the appropriate Board meeting agenda on which to place any proposed agenda item.  The other change is on Page 7, item s) adding the wording “or a majority of the Board” after “The Chair or Vice-Chair”.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-52 with the revisions as stated.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Discussion and direction regarding settlement of outstanding jail liens when presented to County Attorney.

 

Atty. Brown requested discussion and direction from the Board regarding settlement of outstanding jail liens when presented to County Attorney.

 

After discussion, Comm. Meeks made a motion to authorize Atty. Brown to bring no settlement offers for jail liens to the Board and to direct all requests for settlement of outstanding jail liens to the Board office for review before being placed on an agenda to present their request to the Board.  If approved by the Board, Atty. Brown would then prepare necessary documents to be recorded.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Discussion and decision regarding comments on the U.S. Department of the Treasury draft rules implementing the RESTORE Act (“Treasury Rules”) including authorizing County Attorney to submit a request for an extension to the deadline for comments on the Treasury rules and, if necessary, to submit comments based on comments from other counties and the Gulf Consortium.

 

Atty. Brown requested discussion ad a decision regarding comments on the U.S. Department of the Treasury draft rules implementing the RESTORE Act.  Atty. Brown also requested Board authorization for her to request an extension to the deadline for comments on the Treasury rules and, if necessary, to submit comments based on comments from other counties and the Gulf Consortium.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to grant authorization as requested by Atty. Brown.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Joyner reminded everyone of the three (3) events taking place this Saturday:

  1. LARC – Ride to Provide Event
  2. Morriston Baptist Church – Feed the Community Event
  3. Levy County Education Foundation – Beast Feast

 

Comm. Meeks reported the private business partner, Affinity accepted the North Florida Broadband contract.  Comm. Meeks also reported the BHS Homecoming parade will be at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday.  He invited everyone to come to the Homecoming football game on Friday night.

 

Comm. Bell

  1. Request appointment for a Value Adjustment Board alternate member from the Levy County Board of County Commissioners.

 

Comm. Bell requested the appointment of one of the Commissioners to serve as an alternate member to the Value Adjustment Board.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to appoint Comm. Meeks as an alternate member to the Value Adjustment Board for the Board of County Commissioners.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Bell stated there is a VAB meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 8:30 A.M.

 

  1. Request the approval for the Value Adjustment Board Business Representative selected by the School Board of Levy County.

 

Comm. Bell requested Board approval of Natalie Thomas, the Business Representative selected by the School Board of Levy County.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve Natalie Thomas to the Value Adjustment Board as Business Representative.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Bell reminded the Commissioners the special presentation on Sunshine Laws, Public Records and Ethics Issues start at 1:00 P.M. today and will be presented by Atty. Brown.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:12 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                                 Chairman, Ryan Bell

 

BOCC Special Meeting – October 15, 2013

by

SPECIAL MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OCTOBER 15, 2013

 

 

The Special Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on October 15, 2013 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

            Also present were:

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

 

 

Comm. Bell called the Meeting to order at 9:01 A.M.  Comm. Joyner gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

JORDAN AND ASSOCIATES

 

Jeffrey Winter, Project Manager

Address results of testing regarding the Tarafa project; issue previously discussed at the October 8, 2013 Regular Meeting.

 

Mr. Winter spoke to the Board of the results of testing regarding the Tarafa project as previously discussed at the October 8th Regular Meeting.  Mr. Winter stated the Geotech Engineer’s report indicated there is a confining soil layer which is responsible for the septic systems failure and saturation of the drain field.  GSE Engineering and Consulting submitted a report to Jordan and Associates on October 9th identifying three (3) options

 

  1. Reduce water consumption by providing low-flow, no-flow toilets; low-flow shower heads and other measures to reduce water consumption in the home.

 

  1. Over excavate the confining soil which was dredged from the canal for this parcel of land and do some modeling to determine if this could reduce the septic fluids rising and breaking out the sides of the mound and going into the roadway.

 

  1. Breach through the confining layer of peat material and organic soil up to 30 feet.

 

A proposal received yesterday for a supplemental geotechnical site evaluation, October 14th outlined the cost of option #2 at a cost of $2,200.  If this option is not possible, the county could take advantage of mobilizing GSE Engineering on site to do supplementary testing to bore up to 30 feet below land surface to determine if option #3 would be feasible.  The cost of option #3 would be an additional $1,000.

 

Mr. Winter requested the Board approve Modification #3 to extend the grant for the time necessary to conduct the supplemental testing.  Upon receiving the engineer’s report and scope of work the issue can be corrected and move forward with getting the contract completed.

 

Ronald VanZant of Jordan and Associates spoke to the Board regarding options other than what has been presented to complete the project.

 

After discussion, Comm. Bell passed the gavel to Vice Chairman Johnson and made a motion to award Jordan and Associates a six (6) month extension, a letter to be prepared and sent to the DEO for a six (6) month extension for Levy County by Jordan and Associates, to set a ceiling of $10,000 maximum expense without future contact of the Board and a 30 day minimum “report card” to the Board of the progress of this project.  Comm. Bell included in his motion the approval of Modification #3 to Subgrant Agreement between the DEO and Levy County.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks.

After discussion, Comm. Bell amended his motion to change the 30 day minimum reporting of Jordan and Associates to the Board to reflect the requirement of 15 day reporting via e-mail or fax every 30 days in person to Ms. Neely or to the Board.

Vice-Chairman Johnson called for vote by the Commissioners and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

Clarify funds approved for RAD, as presented by Lt. Tremblay during the July 2, 2013 Budget Workshop; as $3,000 for fiscal year 2013-14.

 

Mr. Moody brought to the attention of the Board a request for funding of the RAD Program presented by Lt. Tremblay during the July 2, 2013 Budget Workshop.  The amount requested of $3,000 will be expended by submitting purchase orders for items needed.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve $3,000 to be used for expenditures submitted for payment by the RAD Program.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:04 A.M.

 

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                                 Chairman, Ryan Bell

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – October 8, 2013

by

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OCTOBER 8, 2013

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on October 8, 2013 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

            Also present were:

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

 

 

Comm. Bell called the Meeting to order at 9:01 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. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

CHECK NUMBER

113155-113245
FUND

        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

1,582,906.78
ROAD

68,568.33
TRANSPORTATION

8,174.30
911

11,082.25
COURT FACILITIES

125.00
EMS

8,518.50
FIRE

443.35
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

480.56
UTILITIES

328.08
LANDFILL

54.70
TOTAL  $  1,680,681.85

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Meeting held on September 3, 2013 and the Public Hearing held on September 11, 2013 were presented to the Board for approval.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on September 3, 2013 with corrections as stated, and the Public Hearing held on September 11, 2013 as presented.  Second was made by Comm.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

 

Atty. Brown administered the swearing in of audience members wishing to speak for or against any of the petitions being presented.

 

Comm. Bell asked if any of the Commissioners had any ex-parte communication regarding the petitions being presented.

Comm. Stevens[1] and Comm. Meeks[2] both had ex-parte communication regarding item B.

 

Comm. Bell[3], Comm. Joyner[4], Comm. Stevens, Comm. Meeks, and Comm. Johnson[5] all had ex-parte communication regarding item C.

 

Bill Hammond, Director

  1. Petition FP 3-13:  FP 3-13 Croft Land Surveying representing Jerry/Linda Orenchek, petitioning the Board a Final Plat of “Oak Manor Estates, Replat of Lots 9 and 10”, a residential subdivision located in Section 2, Township 11S, in Levy County.  Said parcel contains 13.78 acres more or less.  This plat will consist of 2 residential lots.  The zoning designation is “A/RR” Agriculture/Rural Residential.

 

Mr. Hammond presented and requested Board approval of Petition FP 3-13: Croft Land Surveying representing Jerry/Linda Orenchek for a Final Plat of “Oak Manor Estates, Replat of Lots 9 and 10”.

 

Comm. Bell asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak for or against Petition FP 3-13.  There were none.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Petition FP 3-13 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Petition SE 1-13:  CHW, Inc. representing Grady and Audrey Dean and Wilbur and Candace Dean, petitioning the Board for a Special Exception to allow a 350’ Radio Broadcasting Tower for a Christian Radio Station, on a parcel of land located in the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 13 and the E ½ of Section 24, Township 12S, Range 16E, in Levy County.  Said parcel contains 266.62 acres more or less.  This parcel is located in an “FRR” Forestry/Rural Residential zone.

 

Mr. Hammond presented and requested Board approval of Petition SE 1-13:  CHW, Inc. representing Grady and Audrey Dean and Wilbur and Candace Dean for a Special Exception to allow a 350’ Radio Broadcasting Tower for a Christian Station on a parcel of land as stated in the description above.

 

Comm. Bell asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak for or against Petition SE 1-13.

 

Craig Frazier of CHW, Inc. spoke to the Board stating they are in agreement with the conditions proposed by staff.

 

Pastor Ted Mayer of Calgary Chapel in Gainesville, stated he was happy to have a Christian radio station in the Bronson area.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve Petition SE 1-13 with the exceptions as set forth by staff.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Petition SE 2-13:  SE 2-13 Frank A. Marino, Jr. petitioning the Board for a Special Exception to allow On-Premise Sales and Consumption of Alcohol in a Chartered or Incorporated Private Country Club or Lodge (also known as Scooter Haven Country Club, Inc.), on a parcel of land located in the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 34, Township 16S, Range 16E, in Levy County.  Said parcel contains 45.04 acres more or less.

 

Mr. Hammond presented and requested Board approval of Petition SE 2-13: Frank A. Marino, Jr. petitioning the Board for a Special Exception to allow on-premise sales and consumption of alcohol in a chartered or incorporated private country club or lodge (also known as Scooter Haven Country Club, Inc.).

 

Comm. Bell asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak for or against Petition SE 2-13.

 

Those who spoke are listed below:

 

For                                          Against

Frank Marino, Jr.                             Carl Roof, Sr.

Tina Bracewell                                Carl Roof, Jr.

Jesse Bracewell                             Catherine Roof

Mitch Gerardi                                    Pam Willis

Robert Rohr

Linda Kirkland

Sue Markus

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Order to Approve Petition SE 2-13 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the votes were as follows:

 

Yes                                          No

Comm. Meeks                      Comm. Stevens

Comm. Bell                           Comm. Joyner

Comm. Johnson

 

The MOTION FAILS.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Order to Deny Petition SE 2-13.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the votes were as follows:

 

Yes                                          No

Comm. Stevens                        Comm. Meeks

Comm. Joyner                          Comm. Bell

Comm. Johnson

 

The MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

JORDAN AND ASSOCIATES

 

Jeffrey Winter, Project Manager

  1. Request approval of the Request for Modification #3 Package to extend the County’s CDBG Agreement by 6 months to afford the additional time necessary to complete the remaining Housing Rehabilitation Projects.

 

Mr. Winters requested Board approval of a Request for Modification #3 Package extending the County’s CDBG Agreement by 6 months.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to deny the Request for Modification #3 Package extending the County’s CDBG Agreement by 6 months.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the votes were as follows:

Yes                                          No

Comm. Meeks                         Comm. Bell

Comm. Stevens                        Comm. Johnson

Comm. Joyner

 

The Commissioners agreed to allow Jordan & Associates to if the project can be done and notify Ms. Neely by this Friday.  Ms. Neely will then let the Commissioners know if a Special Meeting is necessary.  If a Special Meeting is necessary, it will be scheduled for Tuesday, October 15th at 9:00 A.M.

 

  1. Request Board approval for the “Letter of Mutual Agreement for Termination of Contract Documents” between Wilma Jean Hammock (Owner), Donle Enterprises, Inc. (Original Contractor), and Levy County (CDBG Sub-recipient).

 

  1. Request Board approval of the Recommendation of Award Package to include any applicable waiver(s) to the county’s adopted Housing Assistance Plan (HAP) and authorization to execute Contract Documents for the LC-05: Hammock Project.

 

 

Mr. Winter requested Board approval for the “Letter of Mutual Agreement for Termination of Contract Documents” between Wilma Jean Hammock, Donle Enterprises, Inc., and Levy County.  Mr. Winter also requested Board approval of the Recommendation of Award Package to include any applicable waiver(s) to the county’s adopted Housing Assistance Plan and authorization to execute Contract Documents for the LC-05: Hammock Project.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Letter of Mutual Agreement for Termination of Contract Documents, the Recommendation of Award Package and authorization to execute Contract Documents as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

Request approval Supplemental Agreement 13-05 between Levy County and Passero Associates, LLC for the Runway 5-23 Pavement Rehabilitation, MIRLs, Lighted Airfield Guidance Signs, and REILs.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Supplemental Agreement, 13-05 between Levy County and Passero Associates, LLC for the Runway 5-23 Pavement Rehabilitation, MIRLS, Lighted Airfield Guidance Signs, and REILs.  Mr. Moody explained this Agreement is part of the DOT funding for rehab of the Cedar Key Airport.  The amount of the Agreement is $82,000, which is $75,000 for design and bidding, $3,500 for topographic survey and $3,500 for geotechnical consulting.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Supplemental Agreement 13-05 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

Recommend approval of the Levy County Service Agreement with the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC) for services needed through September 30, 2014.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of the Levy County Service Agreement with the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council for Planning services needed through September 30, 2014.

 

Mr. Jerrels also requested approval for the renewal of the Levy County Service Agreement for Solid Waste with the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Service Agreement with the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 for the Planning Department and Solid Waste Department as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

Request Board approval for the renewal of Levy County’s Service Agreement with the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014.

 

This item approved with the Planning Department’s request.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

  1. Request approval from the Board and the Chairman’s signature on the amended License Agreement between American Towers, LLC, and Levy County Board of County Commissioners.

 

 

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval and Chairman’s signature on the amended License Agreement between American Towers, LLC, and the Levy County Board of County Commissioners.  Amendments to the agreement include the effective date and an Exhibit A Form which shows equipment specifications and requirements.  The agreement will allow Levy County to utilize the Gulf Hammock tower facility.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the amended License Agreement between American Towers, LLC and the Levy County BOCC and Chairman’s signature.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request approval from the Board and the Chairman’s signature on the Government Entity Tower License Agreement between Pinnacle Towers, and Levy County. – TABLED –

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

Request approval of Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Engineering and Related Services for RESTORE Act.

 

Atty. Brown stated after the next Board Meeting on October 22nd at 1:00 P.M. she will be conducting a seminar on Sunshine Reports and Records and a general review on Ethics.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of the Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Engineering and Related Services for the RESTORE Act.  The services pursuant to the Agreement will be based on a work order basis, with no amount due unless a work order is approved and authorizes the County Coordinator to approve work orders for amounts up to $5,000.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson reminded everyone of the Levy County Education Foundation Beast Feast on October 26th.  He is working with Leslie Sturmer to get clams to serve.

 

Comm. Joyner reminded everyone the Morriston Baptist Church will have a Community Fish Fry on October 26th.  Comm. Joyner proposed a challenge to the other Commissioners to wear pink sometime this month for Breast Cancer Awareness.

 

Comm. Stevens reminded everyone of the LARC “Ride to Provide” event on October 26th.

 

Comm. Meeks stated there is a North Florida Broadband meeting tomorrow at 4:00 P.M. in Lake City which he will be attending.

 

Mr. Moody stated there is a Legislative Delegation meeting on October 29th at 9:30 A.M. at the Dogan Cobb Municipal Building in Bronson.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:07 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                                  Chairman, Ryan Bell

 

[1] Comm. Stevens

[2] Comm. Meeks

[3] Comm. Bell

[4] Comm. Joyner

[5] Comm. Johnson

BOCC Special Meeting – September 30, 2013

by

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

 

 

The Special Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on September 30, 2013 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

            Also present were:

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

 

 

Comm. Bell called the Meeting to order at 9:01 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. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

CHECK NUMBER

112994-113154
FUND

        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

623,288.40
ROAD

69,202.30
SHIP

5,000.00
TRANSPORTATION

33,998.31
COURT FACILITIES

8.00
PROGRESS ENERGY

37,893.89
EMS

66,129.28
FIRE

49,298.54
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

3,357.46
UTILITIES

1,142.00
DRUG TASK FORCE

621.83
ADD COURT COSTS

578.34
IMPACT FEES – EMS

9,681.51
CAPITAL PROJECTS

38,332.22
LANDFILL

22,793.48
TOTAL  $     961,325.56

 

CLERK OF COURT

 

Sheila Rees, Chief Deputy/Finance Director

Final Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2012-2013

 

Danny Shipp, Clerk of Court

  1. Request approval for Resolution 2013-49 to authorize the Clerk to retain fees related to Title IV-D Child Support Collection and Enforcement.

 

Ann Moody requested Board approval on behalf of Mr. Shipp of Resolution 2013-49 to authorize the Clerk to retain fees related to Title IV-D Child Support Collection and Enforcement.  Mrs. Moody explained the Clerk currently gives the excess amount collected for processing child support fees back to the Board at the end of the year, if any.  The Clerk would like to retain these fees in an effort to fund this department without additional money from the Board.

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-49 with the correction to paragraph 2 as stated by Atty. Brown.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request approval for the agreement between the Hudson Properties, Inc. and Guardian Ad Litem for the renewal and amendment of lease.

 

Mr. Shipp requested Board approval of the Renewal and Amendment of Lease Agreement between Hudson Properties, Inc. and Guardian Ad Litem with the addition of section 1.2 giving the right to terminate the Lease with 60 days written notice.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Renewal and Amendment of Lease Agreement between Hudson Properties, Inc. and Guardian Ad Litem as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

Requesting approval for Annual Reports submitted to Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of the SHIP Annual Reports submitted to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the SHIP Annual Reports as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NON AGENDA ITEM

 

Comm. Bell requested the Board hear a non-agenda item.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to hear a non-agenda item.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Johnson votes NO.

 

Comm. Bell requested the Board appoint two commissioners as members to the Value Adjustment Board.  Comm. Bell stated he and Comm. Joyner had served last year and he was willing to serve again this year.  Comm. Joyner stated he would also be willing to serve again.  The Citizen/Homestead representative appointed by the Commissioners last year was Skipper Henderson and is willing to serve again.  The School Board representative is Robert Philpot for this year.  The School Board will appoint one Business representative and notify the Board once this is done.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to appoint Comm. Bell and Comm. Joyner from the Board of County Commissioners, Skipper Henderson as the Homestead representative and Robert Philpot as the School Board representative on the Value Adjustment Board.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Joyner reminded everyone October 26th will be a busy day as there are several events are scheduled around the county.  The Levy County Education Foundation Beast Feast, the LARC “Ride to Provide” event and the Morriston Baptist “Church Feed the Community” event will all be taking place on this day.

 

Atty. Brown stated to the Board she will be conducting Ethics Training Seminars and will let them know when these will be scheduled.  Constitutional Officers are welcome to attend.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:25 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                                 Chairman, Ryan Bell

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – September 17, 2013

by

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on September 17, 2013 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

 

Also present were:

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

 

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

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER

112994-113154
FUND

        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

623,288.40
ROAD

69,202.30
SHIP

5,000.00
TRANSPORTATION

33,998.31
COURT FACILITIES

8.00
PROGRESS ENERGY

37,893.89
EMS

66,129.28
FIRE

49,298.54
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

3,357.46
UTILITIES

1,142.00
DRUG TASK FORCE

621.83
ADD COURT COSTS

578.34
IMPACT FEES – EMS

9,681.51
CAPITAL PROJECTS

38,332.22
LANDFILL

22,793.48
TOTAL  $     961,325.56

 

MINUTES

 

The following minutes of the Board of County Commissioners were presented for Board approval:

 

Regular Board Meeting, August 20, 2013                     Public Hearing, September 5, 2013

Special Meeting, August 30, 2013

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve minutes listed above of the Board of County Commissioners as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

CLERK OF COURT

 

Danny Shipp, Clerk of Court

Request selection of new Value Adjustment Board (VAB) members. – TABLED –

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

David Pieklik, Executive Director

Progress Report Presentation

 

Mr. Pieklik presented a quarterly progress report to the Board of the Board of the Nature Coast Business Development Council.

 

 

WITHLACOOCHEE REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY AUTHORITY

 

Richard Owen, Executive Director

Request Board consideration to rejoin the Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority.

 

Mr. Owen spoke to the Board requesting their consideration to rejoin the Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority.

 

The Commissioners agreed to discuss the possibility of rejoining the WRWSA further before making a decision.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

  1. Request approval for the Contract Agreement between Levy County Board of County Commissioners and Turnbull Environmental, Inc. for the George T. Lewis Airport, Runway 5 Erosion Control and Stabilization, Base Bid B.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Contract Agreement between the Levy County BOCC and Turnbull Environmental, Inc. for the George T. Lewis Airport, Runway 5 Erosion Control and Stabilization, Base Bid B.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Contract Agreement between the Levy County BOCC and Turnbull Environmental, Inc. as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request approval for 2013-2014 Funding Agreement for the Provision of Mental and Addiction Services between Levy County Board of County Commissioners and Meridian Behavioral Health Care, Inc.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the 2013-2014 Funding Agreement for the Provision of Mental and Addiction Services between Levy County BOCC and Meridian Behavioral Health Care, Inc.  The Board had previously agreed upon the amount of $50,000 to be issued in quarterly payments of $12,500.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the 2013-2014 Funding Agreement for the Provision of Mental and Addiction Services between Levy County BOCC and Meridian Behavioral Health Care, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Discuss and direction on the Interlocal Agreement between Levy County, Florida and the City of Cedar Key.

 

Mr. Moody requested direction from the Board on the Interlocal Agreement between Levy County, Florida and the City of Cedar Key.

 

The Commissioners agreed by consensus to let the Agreement stand as is and to have Atty. Brown look into the limitations of income generation from usage of the Dock Street Fishing Pier.

 

  1. Discuss and direction on the Aqui Property.

 

Mr. Moody requested direction from the Board regarding the Aqui property adjacent to the Courthouse.  The property is listed at $179,000.  The Aqui’s have agreed to $120,000 with a 90 day review period.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to get the property appraised before purchase is considered.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

CORRESPONDENCE

 

Satori Days

  1. On behalf of Linda Fugate, Tax Collector, presenting Recapitulation for Board signatures.

 

  1. Request the appointment of Marlon Gayle, Levy County’s Housing Planner, as the Public Sector Representative for the Central Florida Community Action Agency Board of Directors for the period of October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014.

 

Ms. Days requested Board approval of the Levy County Tax Collector’s Recapitulation and for the appointment of Marlon Gayle, Levy County’s Housing Planner, as the Public Sector Representative for the Central Florida Community Action Agency Board of Directors for the period of October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Recapitulation and appointment of Marlon Gale to the Central Florida Community Action Agency Board of Directors as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEVELOPMENT

 

Bill Hammond, Director

Software Bid update.

 

Mr. Hammond reported to the Board of the bids received for Building Department Software.  Of the two (2) bids received, one did not meet the specifications and requirements; the other was more than had been budgeted for this expense.  Mr. Hammond requested Board approval to re-submit for bids after October 1st.

 

The Board agreed by consensus for Mr. Hammond to re-submit for bids after October 1st.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, General Manager

  1. Request approval for Joint Participation Agreements for New Freedom (NF) Operating Assistance, Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) Operating Assistance, and New Freedom (NF) Capital Assistance for a bus purchase.

 

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of the following Joint Participation Agreements which were applied for in 2012:

 

5317    New Freedom Grant, Operating                                   $168,690

5317    New Freedom Grant, Capital (for bus purchase)           $  73,033

5316    Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC), Operating        $286,912

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the three (3) Joint Participation Agreements as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request approval of Resolution 2013-48 to file a grant application for the Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Program and request the purchase of a new bus, Local Match 10%, $7,066.50.

 

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-48 to file a grant application for the Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Program.  These funds will be used for the purchase of a bus.  The 10% match amount is $7,066.50.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-48 to file a grant application for the Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Program as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

Request approval from the Board and the Chairman’s signature on the License Agreement between American Towers LLC, and Levy County Board of County Commissioners.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval and the Chairman’s signature on the License Agreement between American Towers LLC, and the BOCC.  This agreement will allow Levy County to utilize the Gulf Hammock tower facility as part of the narrow banding project.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the License Agreement with the Chairman’s signature between American Towers LLC, and the BOCC.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

  1. Request approval for yearly Blanket Utility New Buried Service Drops Permit with CenturyLink-Florida.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval for the yearly Blanket Utility for New Buried Service Drops Permit with CenturyLink-Florida.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the yearly Blanket Utility for New Buried Service Drops Permit with CenturyLink-Florida as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request permission to donate commodity trailer to The Children’s Table.

 

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to donate the trailer formerly used for commodity storage and distribution to The Children’s Table.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve donation of the commodity trailer to The Children’s Table as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

  1. Request consideration of an offer to settle outstanding jail liens of $13,500 plus interest (total as of 9/09/13 $15,127.71) for Joseph Hall, and, if accepted, approve Satisfactions of Lien contingent on receipt of the total settlement offer amount of $1,512.

 

Atty. Brown requested the Board consider an offer to settle outstanding jail liens for Joseph Hall in the amount of $1,512.  The current outstanding amount is $13,500 plus interest making the total amount due at 9/09/13 $15,127.71.

 

Mr. Shipp stated the court requirements and fees have been satisfied.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to accept the offer by Mr. Hall in the amount of $1,512 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B. Request approval of Resolution 2013-50, amending Resolution 2013-08, as previously amended by Resolution 2013-25, establishing the Levy County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-50, amending Resolution 2013-08, as previously amended by Resolution 2013-25, establishing the Levy County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee.  Resolution 2013-50 amends the membership of the Committee to replace the workforce/job creation representative with an at-large representative and ratifies the most recent appointment to the Committee as an at-large member.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-50 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to hear a non-agenda item.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Johnson votes NO.

 

Mr. Moody explained to the Board the item to be presented is the Hip Hop Extravaganza event.  This event had been previously stopped as no application for a music event had been filed which was in violation of a County Ordinance.

 

Lee Crawford spoke to the Board explaining the purpose of the event and requested Board approval to host the Hip Hop Extravaganza/ Stop the Violence Rally.

 

Comm. Bell advised Mr. Crawford to make application for the music festival event so it may be planned and be in compliance with County regulations for this type of event.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Daniel Miller spoke to the Board regarding negative experiences in using the Transit Department for transportation to and from appointments.   Pamela Fahrner also spoke on behalf of Mr. Miller.

 

Comm. Stevens advised Mr. Miller of the process of filing a complaint against a County Employee to handle the situation.

 

Sally Collins spoke to the Board and commended the Transit Department on their efforts to get people to their destinations.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson stated the Levy County Education Beast Feast will be on October 26th.  The location has been tentatively changed from Black Prong to the Etheridge cracker house.  Comm. Johnson stated he is working with Leslie Sturmer to get clams to cook and serve.

 

Comm. Joyner stated the Morriston Baptist Church will be hosting their annual “Feed the Community” event and children’s carnival on the first Saturday in October.  He stated they will begin serving around 4:00 P.M.

 

Comm. Stevens stated the LARC “Ride to Provide” event will be on October 26th.  He will be there to cook starting at 9:00 A.M. if any of the other Commissioners would like to assist.

 

Comm. Meeks stated there will be a Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council meeting on Thursday, September 19th, and one for the North Florida Broadband on September 25th.  Comm. Meeks stated he had recently had a meeting with the Secretary Presat, the Secretary of Transportation for the State of Florida which was very informative.

 

Comm. Bell stated he will be representing Levy County in West Palm Beach for a RESTORE Act meeting which he will be leaving to attend tomorrow.

Comm. Bell also stated the Two Tails Farm is holding their annual elephant fundraiser on Sunday in Williston from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

 

Mr. Moody reminded everyone of the meeting scheduled for September 30th at 9:00 A.M. to pay year-end bills.

 

Comm. Bell stated Ted Yoho will be available to meet with the public tomorrow at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of County Commissioners meeting room in the Levy County Courthouse.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:57 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

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Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                                 Chairman, Ryan Bell

 

BOCC Public Hearing – September 16, 2013

by

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

 

The Public Hearing of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on September 16, 2013 at 6:00 PM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

            Also present were:

 

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

 

 

Comm. Bell called the Special Meeting to order at 6:06 P.M.  Comm. Joyner gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Adopt Final Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2013-20104, Resolution 2013-46

 

Mrs. Rees requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-46 adopting the final millage rate of 8.3307, which is the rolled back rate, for fiscal year 2013-2014.

 

Comm. Bell asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak regarding the item presented.  There were none.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-46 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Adopt Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-2014, Resolution 2013-47

 

Mrs. Rees requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-47 adopting the final budget of $66,593,382 for fiscal year 2013-2014.  The final budget amount was adjusted from $66,105,032 due to changes which Mrs. Rees explained to the Commissioners.

 

Comm. Bell asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak regarding the item presented.

 

Dana Sheffield thanked the Commissioners for their efforts in working on the budget this year.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-47 adopting the final budget of $66,593,382 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE PUBLIC HEARING ADJOURNED AT 6:09 P.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

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Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp                                                                 Chairman, Ryan Bell