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BOCC Regular Meeting – February 5, 2013

February 21, 2013 by SuperAdmin

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on February 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. Chad Johnson

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Mike Joyner

Also present were:

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Clerk of Court – Danny Shipp

Comm. Bell called the Meeting to order at 9:04 A.M. Bruce Greenlee 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	110519-110671
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,131,093.14
ROAD	53,098.62
SHIP	38,989.96
NSP	33,625.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	936.56
TRANSPORTATION	954.44
911	14,000.00
COURT FACILITIES	26.30
PROGRESS ENERGY	17,873.99
EMS	7,763.47
FIRE	91,254.33
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	3,214.44
CDBG	63,643.20
UTILITIES	1,129.47
COMMUNICATION	4,537.37
ADD COURT COSTS	3,192.98
CAPITAL PROJECTS	2,798.13
LANDFILL	24,491.24
TOTAL	$ 1,492,622.64

MINUTES

The minutes for the Regular Board Meetings held on January 8, 2013 and January 22, 2013 were presented for approval.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on January 8, 2013 and January 22, 2013 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Mark Johnson spoke to the Board announcing the decision of Progress Energy, a subsidiary of Charlottte, NC based Duke Energy to retire the Crystal River Nuclear Power Plant facility.

Comm. Johnson also read a portion of a press release which had been e-mailed to him.

PUBLIC HEARING – ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Adoption of Resolution 2013-03, approving the petition to vacate, abandon, and close a portion of the 50 foot right-of-way of NE 17 Avenue (a/k/a Pine Lane) located in Gleason’s Trailer Village as requested by petitioners, Gregory and Pamela Deist.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-03, a petition to vacate, abandon, and close a portion of the 50 foot right-of-way of NE 17 Avenue (a/k/a Pine Lane) located in Gleason’s Trailer Village as requested by petitioners, Gregory and Pamela Deist.

Comm. Bell asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the petition. There were none.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-03 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

Request approval of Resolution 2013-07 authorizing the execution of a Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the design and permitting of erosion control and stabilization for runway 5 end at the George T. Lewis Airport in Levy County, Florida.

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-07 authorizing the execution of a Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the design and permitting of erosion control and stabilization for runway 5 end at the George T. Lewis Airport in Levy County, Florida. Mr. Moody stated this project is slated for completion in November, 2013. The cost of the project is $29,075 and is funded by the Florida Department of Transportation.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-07 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

PLANNING

Shenley Neely, Director

Direct staff to move forward with approval of appointing new members to the County’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, approved by the County Coordinator and return with an Amended Resolution to reflect approved changes.

Natalie Thomas – to serve as the member engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing;
Vaughn Lee – to serve as the member actively serving on the local planning agency; and
Sharon Battles – to serve as the representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing.

Ms. Neely requested Board approval to approve new members to the County’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, approved by the County Coordinator and return with an Amended Resolution to reflect approved changes.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to appoint the three above listed new members to the County’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee as presented. Second was made by Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

SHIP

Shenley Neely, Director

Request a motion to approve revised Annual Reports submitted to Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

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

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the revised Annual Reports submitted to Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Knowles, Director

Requesting approval to establish a purchase order for Withlacoochee Technical Institute to provide Firefighter II training.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to establish a purchase order in the amount of $15,643.04 for Withlacoochee Technical Institute to provide Firefighter II training. This will provide tuition for up to fourteen LCDPS members.

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve establishing a purchase order in the amount of $15,643.04 for Withlacoochee Technical Institute as requested. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

Requesting approval to purchase two (2) new Type III ambulance units from Emergency Tactical Rescue Vehicles in Sanford, Florida, 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, Florida, manufactured by American Emergency Vehicles for a total of $253,690.

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

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown

Adopt Resolution 2013-10, amending the County’s representatives to the North Florida Broadband Authority to Commissioner John Meeks as Authority Director and Fred Moody as the Alternate Authority Director.

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-10, amending the County’s representatives to the North Florida Broadband Authority to Comm. John Meeks as Authority Director and Fred Moody as the Alternate Authority Director.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-10 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

Adopt Resolution 2013-09 amending travel reimbursement rates for County employees for mileage to coincide with Internal Revenue Service Standard Mileage Rates for business miles.

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-09 amending travel reimbursement rates for County employees for mileage to $.565 per mile to coincide with Internal Revenue Service Standard Mileage Rates for business miles.

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-09 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Atty. Brown reported to the Board she and Mr. Knowles attended the first hearing in Yankeetown yesterday regarding the Ordinance to allow the Fire Assessments to be applied within the City limits. There will be a second hearing on February 18^th.

Atty. Brown stated at the next Board meeting appointments will need to be made to the Advisory Committee for the RESTORE Act and requested the Board be in search of candidates.

Mr. Moody stated the first meeting with Mr. Williams is February 25^th at 2:30 P.M.

Mr. Moody reported the North Florida Broadband did an outreach presentation yesterday at the Bronson Town Hall and it was well attended.

Comm. Johnson reported internet service at his residence has greatly improved.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson thanked everyone who attended and supported the Levy County Education Foundation Gala.

Comm. Joyner thanked everyone who made it possible to pay the insurance on the Ten Commandment Monument as no taxpayer funds were used.

Comm. Joyner reported he attended the Workforce meeting yesterday in Ocala.

Comm. Joyner announced there will be a benefit fish fry for the Alford family at Robinson’s Seafood in Rosewood on Monday from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Comm. Bell reported there are two at large positions available with the Tourist Development Council. If anyone is interested, please contact Carol McQueen.

Comm. Bell announced Rob Corbitt will be retiring April 5^th and asked if he would like to speak.

Mr. Corbitt spoke to the Board of the challenges and demands of the job and expressed his willingness to assist with the job description for a new Director.

Each Commissioner expressed their gratitude to Mr. Corbitt for his years of service.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:41 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – January 8, 2013

February 6, 2013 by SuperAdmin

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JANUARY 8, 2013

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on January 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. Chad Johnson

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Mike Joyner

Also present were:

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Comm. Bell called the Meeting to order at 9:22 A.M. Bruce Greenlee gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	110249-110418
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,961,715.97
ROAD	127,212.35
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	351.98
TRANSPORTATION	6,046.55
911	34,910.69
COURT FACILITIES	15.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	350.54
EMS	19,526.20
FIRE	3,590.86
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	16,372.27
CDBG	65,891.04
UTILITIES	2,221.49
DRUG TASK FORCE	86.00
LANDFILL	26,212.89
TOTAL	$ 2,264,503.83

MINUTES

The minutes for the following Meetings were presented for Board approval:

Amended Regular Meeting November 6, 2012

Regular Meeting December 4, 2012

Regular Meeting December 18, 2012

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular Board Meetings as presented. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING

Rob Corbitt, Director

Petition No. PP2-12 Croft Land Surveying representing Michael and Suzanne Tobin, petitioning the Board for a Preliminary Plat of “Dragon’s Lair” a residential subdivision located in Section 21, Township 12 S, Range 18 E, in Levy County. Said parcel contains 20.01 acres more or less and will consist of two 10 acre lots. The zoning designation is “A/RR” Agriculture/Rural Residential.

Grace Romero presented and requested Board approval of Petition No. PP2-12 on behalf of Rob Corbitt.

Comm. Bell opened the floor for public comment and asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the Petition as presented. There were none.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Petition No. PP2-12 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

JORDAN & ASSOCIATES

Jeffrey Winter, Project Manager

Request a motion to proceed with the execution of a Letter of Mutual Agreement for Termination of Contract; a motion to waive the requirement for each contractor to satisfactorily complete one job through the CDBG housing before receiving any additional contracts; a motion to waive the requirement to award contracts for housing units with bids greater than fifteen percent (15%) above or below our Housing Rehabilitation Specialist’s estimates; a motion to award contracts for Wilma Hammock LC-05 and Jack & Christine Mileski LC-07.

Mr. Winters requested Board approval to:

Proceed with the execution of a Letter of Mutual Agreement for Termination of Contract Documents by all involved parties to include Levy County, the recipients (LC-05: Hammock and LC-07: Mileski) and the contractor (Jeff White Construction, Inc.).

Acceptance of the recommendation by Jordan & Associates listed below as well as the authorization to proceed with scheduling a Pre-Construction Conference to execute contract documents.

LC-05: Wilma Jean Hammock Donle Enterprises, Inc. $24,400

LC-07: Jack & Christine Mileski Gary Southard Construction, LLC $36,150

Waive the requirement for each contractor to satisfactorily complete one job through the CDBG housing programs before receiving any additional contracts described in Chapter VI, Section B of the County’s adopted HAP due to the limited pool of qualified bidders.

Waive the requirement to award contracts for housing units with bids greater than fifteen percent (15%) above or below the Housing Rehabilitation Specialist’s estimates described in Chapter VI, Section B of the County’s adopted HAP, thereby exercising the County’s right to award in the best interest of the County.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve items 1-4 as listed above. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CORRESPONDENCE

Karen Blackburn

Presenting on behalf of Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council Chairman Dennis Damato and Executive Director Michael R. Moehlman, Certificates of Appreciation.

Mrs. Blackburn presented on behalf of the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, Chairman Dennis Damato and Executive Director Michael R. Moehlman, Certificates of Appreciation to Comm. Bell and Comm. Stevens.

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Knowles, Director

Request Chair signature on the Physio Control Technical Service Support Agreement for the two (2) most recently purchased Lifepaks.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval for the Chairman’s signature on the Physio Control Technical Service Support Agreement for the two (2) most recently purchased Lifepaks. This Agreement covers repairs, battery replacement, and labor necessary to restore damaged or defective equipment.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Chairman’s signature on the Physio Control Technical Service Support Agreement as requested. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Adoption of Resolution 2013-02 to schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. for the closure of a portion of the 50’ right-of-way of NE 17^th Ave (A/K/A Pine Lane) as requested by the Petitioners, Gregory and Pamela Deist.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-02 to schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. for the closure of a portion of the 50’ right-of-way of NE 17^th Ave (A/K/A Pine Lane) as requested by the Petitioners, Gregory and Pamela Deist.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-02 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Notice of Compliance with Section 95.361 Florida Statutes regarding a public road, NW 80 Street (A/K/A LCR 425) prepared by Mills Engineering 12/12/12, approved by the Board of County Commissioners and certified by its Chair by his signature showing a dedicated and accepted public road.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of the Notice of Compliance with Section 95.361, Florida Statues regarding a public road, NW 80^th Street (A/K/A LCR 425).

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Notice of Compliance as requested. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

SHIP

Shenley Neely, Director

Request a motion to approve revised Annual Reports submitted to Florida Housing Finance Corporation; 2009/10 Close-out, 2010/11 Interim, 2011/12 Interim. – TABLED –

Certification for Implementation of Regulatory Reform Activities. – TABLED –

Certification of Report Submission. – TABLED –

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Connie Conley, General Manager

Request approval of Authorizing Resolution 2013-05, for the signing and submission of a grant application and supporting documents, for a grant for Operating Expenses under 40 U.S.C. Section 5310 to the Florida Department of Transportation, the acceptance of a grant award, the purchase of two vehicles and/or equipment and/or expenditure of grant funds pursuant to a grant award, and the performance of other functions and duties related to the grant application, acceptance and administration.

Request approval of Authorizing Resolution 2013-06, for the signing and submission of a grant application and supporting documents and assurances for Fiscal Year 2013 for a grant for Capital Expenses under 49 U.S.C. Section 5310 to the Florida Department of Transportation, the acceptance of a grant awarded, the purchase of vehicles and/or equipment and/or expenditure of grant funds pursuant to a grant award, and the performance of other functions and duties related to the grant application, acceptance, and administration.

Request approval of Authorizing Resolution 2013-04, for the signing and submission of a grant application and supporting documents and assurances for Fiscal Year 2013 for a grant for Capital Expenses under 49 U.S.C. Section 5311 to the Florida Department of Transportation, the acceptance of a grant awarded, the purchase of vehicles and/or equipment and/or expenditure of grant funds pursuant to a grant award, and the performance of other functions and duties related to the grant application, acceptance, and administration.

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of the following:

Resolution 2013-05 for the signing and submission of a grant application for Operating Expenses under Section 5310 to the Florida Department of Transportation. This is a 50/50 Grant and the amount applied for is $160,000.

Resolution 2013-06 for the signing and submission of a grant application for Capital Expenses under Section 5310 to the Florida Department of Transportation. This is an 80/10/10 Grant and the amount applied for is $149,805.

Resolution 2013-04 for the signing and submission of a grant application for Capital Expenses under Section 5311 to the Florida Department of Transportation. This is a 50/50 Grant and the amount applied for is $650,000.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolutions 2013-05, 2013-06 and 2013-04 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson reported on the Legislative FLOW meeting held on the 7^th. There will be a FLOW meeting coming up on the 14^th. A copy will be in the Board office concerning the scope, priorities and objectives if anyone has questions.

Comm. Joyner asked Mr. Greenlee about the first road on the paving list, NW 170^th Street.

Mr. Greenlee stated there were some issues which would need to be resolved before paving could begin. The next road on the list, which is in Ocala Highlands West, is ready to start paving. Equipment will be sent to begin paving on this road first and NW 170^th Street will be done second.

Comm. Stevens requested Sheriff Bobby McCallum make introductions of staff in attendance with him.

Sheriff McCallum introduced his Under-Sheriff and Legal Advisor, Brett Beauchamp and stated with the elimination of the position of Major, Mike Sheffield has now been promoted to Colonel.

Comm. Meeks reported he will be attending a new commissioner’s workshop tomorrow in Gainesville. Comm. Meeks also reported former Commissioner Donald Holmes had passed away and services will be at the First Baptist Church in Bronson on Wednesday.

Comm. Bell introduced Bill Williams who spoke regarding the RESTORE Act.

Assignment of Commissioners to Boards, Councils and Departments liaisons.

Comm. Bell asked if each Commissioner could identify which Departments they would like to serve as liaisons. Listed below are the Commissioners and the Departments chosen:

Comm. Bell Courthouse Space Library

Finance/Insurance Legal

HR Emergency Management

Comm. Johnson Animal Services Planning

Landfill Building & Zoning

Comm. Meeks Water/SHIP Construction/Maintenance

Veterans

Comm. Stevens Ambulance Plat Review

Fire Road Department

Comm. Joyner Mosquito Control/Parks

Ag. Center

Comm. Bell if the Commissioners could identify which of the Boards they could serve on. Listed below are the Commissioners and the Board’s chosen:

Comm. Bell Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board, WRPC

Canvassing Board

RESTORE Act

Tourist Development Council

Comm. Johnson FLOW – Florida Leaders Organized for Water

Nature Coast Business Development Council/EZDA – Strike Force

North Florida Economic Development Partnership Board of Directors

Small County Coalition Board of Directors

Comm. Meeks North Florida Broadband Authority

Small County Coalition Board of Directors

WRPC

Pure Water Wilderness

Comm. Stevens Canvassing

Comm. Joyner Nature Coast State Trail

Workforce Connection

WRPC

County Agent – Overall Advisory Committee

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the appointments to the above listed Boards and Committees as listed. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

Discussion/consensus of a Consent Agenda.

Comm. Bell presented the idea of a Consent Agenda to the Commissioners for discussion and possible consideration.

After discussion, the Commissioners agreed to review the information presented and decide if they would like to use a Consent Agenda at a later date.

Atty. Brown informed the Commissioners of a Seminar coming up in Tallahassee on February 8^th for continuing legal education which also provides good information for Commissioners.

As a note to the public, Comm. Bell let everyone know on Saturday, January 19^th from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Manatee Springs State Park, the park will be hosting the Manatee Awareness Month Program.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:49 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – January 22, 2013

February 6, 2013 by SuperAdmin

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JANUARY 22, 2013

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on January 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. Chad Johnson

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Mike Joyner

Also present were:

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Clerk of Court – Danny Shipp

Comm. Bell called the Meeting to order at 9:05 A.M. Osborn Barker 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. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

CHECK NUMBER	110419-110518
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	87,497.81
ROAD	22,815.95
NSP	7,759.17
TRANSPORTATION	1,726.46
COURT FACILITIES	43.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	432.16
EMS	33,824.24
FIRE	85,556.21
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	182.00
CDBG	31,836.86
UTILITIES	1,961.97
CAPITAL PROJECTS	4,316.50
LANDFILL	49,079.15
TOTAL	$ 327,031.48

MINUTES

Regular Meeting held January 8, 2013. – TABLED –

Comm. Bell introduced Representative Charlie Stone in attendance of the meeting who then spoke briefly stating he had been recently elected to the Florida House of Representatives, District 22 which includes Levy County. Rep. Stone informed everyone his assistance is only a phone call away.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Bryan W. Koon

State of Florida Director of Emergency Management Presenting a Senior Leadership Briefing.

Mark Johnson introduced Bryan Koon, State of Florida Director of Emergency Management to the Board. Mr. Koon then spoke to the Board and presented an Emergency Management briefing.

PUBLIC HEARING

Shenly Neely, Director

Adopt Ordinance 2013-01 amending the schedule of Capital Improvements for Levy County as required annually by Florida Statute.

Ms. Neely requested the Board adopt Ordinance 2013-01 amending the schedule of Capital Improvements for Levy County as required annually by Florida Statute. She then read the Ordinance title into public record.

Comm. Bell asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the Ordinance. There were none.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2013-01 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

Kelly Jerrels, Road Department Superintendent

Adoption of Resolution 2013-01 approving the petition to vacate, abandon, and close a dedicated right of way of NW 50^th Avenue located in Long Pond Oaks Subdivision as requested by Edmund T. and Donna D. Parada.

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval of Resolution 2013-01 for the petition to vacate, abandon, and close a dedicated right of way of NW 50^th Avenue located in Long Pond Oaks Subdivision as requested by Edmund T. and Donna D. Parada.

Comm. Bell asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the petition. There were none.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-01 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA – LEVY CENTER

Marilyn Ladner, Provost

Request letter of support for the expansion of the College of Central Florida’s Levy Campus.

Ms. Ladner requested a letter of support from the Board for the expansion of the College of Central Florida’s Levy Campus.

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the letter of support for the expansion of the College of Central Florida’s Levy Campus. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Presenting update to Board on progress and future plans.

Ms. Ladner gave an update to the Board on the progress and future plans for the College of Central Florida, Levy Center.

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

David Pieklik, Executive Director

Presenting Progress Report.

Mr. Pieklik presented a Progress Report to the Board of the Nature Coast Business Development Council.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

Discussion and direction on mileage rates, per diem rate is currently 44.5 cents per mile as adopted with Resolution 2006-35. IRS standard mileage rates for 2013 have increased and are now 56.5 cents per mile for business miles driven.

Mr. Moody requested direction from the Board regarding mileage rates stating the IRS had increased the mileage rate to 56.5 cents per mile for 2013.

The Board agreed by Consensus to have a Resolution prepared by Atty. Brown to reflect the mileage rate for Levy County to match the rate adopted by the IRS of 56.5 cents per mile.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Mark S. Johnson, Director

Request to accept the Agreement for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP).

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval to accept the Agreement for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP). The Agreement is from October 1, 2012 to April 30, 2014. This is a cost reimbursement Agreement for costs incurred not to exceed $10,923.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to accept the Agreement for the State Homeland Security Grant Program as requested. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Connie Conley, General Manager

Request approval for Hazard Safety and Security Plan. (HSP)

Ms. Conley requested Board approval for the Hazard Safety and Security Plan (HSP).

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Hazard Safety and Security Plan as requested. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

Request approval to amend the project description for 2013 5311 Grant submission.

Ms. Conley requested Board approval to amend the project description for the 2013 5311 Grant submission. She explained a project description was requested by the State before approval.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the amendment for the 2013 5311 Grant submission. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

Request approval of the revised Form 424 and project description (Exhibit B) for “2012” 5316 Grant application. The application was submitted January, 2012 due to the lack of Federal funding we were asked to revise the initial request.

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of the revised Form 424 and project description (Exhibit B) for the 2012 5316 Grant application which is a 50/50 grant. Due to the lack of Federal funding they have been asked to revise the initial request. The initial request was made in the amount of $450,000 and has been revised to request $143,456.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the revised Form 424 and project description for the 2012 5316 Grant application as requested. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

LIBRARY

Lisa Brasher, Director

Request the appointment of Russell Wells to the PAL Library Co-Op Board for a three year term.

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval of Russell Wells to the PAL Library Co-Op Board for a three year term.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Russell Wells to the PAL Library Co-Op Board for a three year term. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Knowles, Director

Request approval and Chairman’s signature on the Physio Control Technical Services Support Agreement for the Annual Maintenance Agreement on the LifePak defibrillators/heart monitors and AED’s.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval and Chairman’s signature on the Physio Control Technical Services Support Agreement for the Annual Maintenance Agreement on the LifePak defibrillators/heart monitors and AED’s. The Agreement covers on-site repairs, batter replacement, and labor necessary to restore damaged or defective equipment on the heart monitors used by the Department of Public Safety.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Chairman’s signature on the Physio Control Technical Services Support Agreement for the Annual Maintenance Agreement as requested. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

Request Chairman’s signature on the Plum Creek Foundation Grant Application for the purchase of 12 new portable VHF radios.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval for the Chairman’s signature on the Plum Creek Foundation Grant Application which will be used to purchase twelve portable VHF radios. This will assist the County in becoming compliant with the Federal Communications Commission narrow banding mandate.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Chairman’s signature on the Plum Creek Foundation Grant Application as requested. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

Request approval to replace two SUV command staff vehicles.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to replace two SUV command staff vehicles. The information listed below reflects the quotes received for one vehicle:

Maroone Chrysler,

Pembroke Pines (State Contract) 2013 Dodge Ram 4×4 $43,400.00

Alan Jay Automotive,

Sebring (State Contract) 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4×4 $40,624.00

Scoggins Chevrolet, Chiefland 2013 Chevrolet 2500HD 4×4 $39,871.50

Comm. Stevens made a motion to purchase the vehicles from Scoggins Chevrolet, the lowest bid, at $39,871.50. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown

Request approval of Agreement with SGC Governmental Affairs, LLC for consulting services related to the RESTORE Act.

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of the Agreement with SGC Governmental Affairs, LLC for consulting services related to the RESTORE Act. As requested, Atty. Brown had reviewed and developed an agreement with SGC Governmental Affairs, LLC for review by the Board.

Comm. Bell spoke regarding the Agreement with SGC Governmental Affairs, LLC expressing his concerns related to the fees with respect to the size and population of each county involved.

After discussion, the Commissioners agreed the cost related to being a part of the RESTORE Act needed to be addressed before making a decision on the Agreement as presented by Atty. Brown.

NON-AGENDA ITEM

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

Comm. Meeks then made a motion authorizing the Chair to send a firm letter following the suggested minimum payment of $1,200 and also the authority to go to the $3,182 amount for the six month period. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Agreement with SGC Governmental Affairs, LLC as presented. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

Discussion and direction on resolution establishing the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee.

Atty. Brown presented the Board with Resolution 2013-08 establishing the Levy County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee for discussion and direction. The resolution creates an advisory committee as directed, with nine members from various disciplines related to allowed uses for RESTORE Act funds.

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-08 with changes regarding the term limits of those appointed to the Advisory Committee. Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Linda Fugate spoke to the Board and gave an update regarding the construction of a new Williston Branch of the Tax Collector’s Office.

Renate Cannon asked Mr. Moody about the North Florida Broadband meeting.

Mr. Moody answered the grant was extended to March 31st.

Sallie Ann Collins of Morriston reported of the disappointment with the recent closing of the Senior Center in Williston. She asked if there was a contract with the Suwannee River Economic Council?

Comm. Bell recommended speaking with Suwannee River Economic Council and Connie Conley offered Ms. Collins the name of a contact person.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson stated the Levy County Education Foundation is coming up on February 2^nd at Bronson High School.

Comm. Meeks reported he had recently attended a “New Commissioner” orientation.

Comm. Bell spoke of the RESTORE Act.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:29 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

Danny Shipp Continues as Levy County Clerk of Court

January 15, 2013 by SuperAdmin

Danny Shipp, Levy County Clerk of Court, was sworn in on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 by Levy County Judge Browning.

“I look forward to continuing to serve the citizens of Levy County in the capacity of Clerk of Court. I would also like to thank all of my supporters and staff for their time, effort, and support during the 2012 campaign season. Together we can continue to serve the fine citizens of Levy County and further our projects of efficiency and good customer service.” -Danny Shipp, Levy County Clerk of Court.

BOCC Regular Meeting – December 18, 2012

January 15, 2013 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DECEMBER 18, 2012

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on December 18, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm. Mike Joyner

Also present were:

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Clerk of Court – Danny Shipp

Comm. Stevens called the Meeting to order at 9:04 A.M. Comm. Johnson gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	110098-110248
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	502,390.17
ROAD	31,597.82
SHIP	45,190.00
NSP	15,007.00
TRANSPORTATION	29,028.57
911	29,866.87
COURT FACILITIES	39.95
PROGRESS ENERGY	1,091.46
EMS	41,161.12
FIRE	6,059.79
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	4,507.33
UTILITIES	907.10
COMMUNICATION	21,362.58
ADD COURT COSTS	1,850.80
CAPITAL PROJECTS	6,000.00
LANDFILL	77,744.71
TOTAL	$ 813,805.27

MINUTES

The minutes for the Regular Board Meeting on November 20, 2012 were presented for Board approval.

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on November 20, 2012 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

HEALTH CARE ADVISORY BOARD

Presenting information about health in Levy County and some ways that the HCAB may serve the Board of County Commissioners.

Swain Strickland spoke to the Board on behalf of the Health Care Advisory Board presenting information about the County’s National Health Care ranking.

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

Connie Asbell

Request permission to donate broken computers to LARC.

Mrs. Asbell advised the Board she had several computers, printers and keyboards which were no longer usable and requested approval to donate them to LARC.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve donation of computers, printers and keyboards no longer usable from the Supervisor of Elections office to LARC as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

ALFRED KOCH

Requesting permission to speak before the Commissioners concerning the Ambulance Service Non-ad Valorem Assessments.

Mr. Koch spoke to the Board with regard to his EMS Tax Assessment and questioned why he has received an additional $200 bill with his yearly tax bill.

Comm. Stevens responded to Mr. Koch’s questions and explained how the Ambulance Service Non-ad Valorem Assessments were calculated.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

Request to place NE 80^th St. on paving list.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to place NE 80^th Street on the paving list.

Comm. Meeks made a motion to add NE 80^th Street to the paving list. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

Request adoption of a Resolution 2012-71 to schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. for closure of a dedicated right-of-way of NW 50^th Avenue as requested by Petitioners, Edmund T. and Donna D. Parada.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-71 to schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. for closure of a dedicated right-of-way of NW 50^th Avenue as requested by Petitioners, Edmund T. and Donna D. Parada.

Comm. Bell made a motion to adopt Resolution 2012-71 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

Bruce Greenlee requested the Board hear a non-agenda item.

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

Andrew Carswell of Mills Engineering presented bid information to the Board for the paving of LCR 464 as follows:

Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. $ 925,395.50

APAC-Southeast, Inc. $1,117,188.20

John C. Hipp Construction Equipment Co. $ 984,614.86

V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc. $ 834,560.00

Mr. Burleson presented the Certificate of Qualification for V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc. to Mr. Carswell and the Board.

Mr. Carswell stated the recommendation of Mills Engineering is to accept the bid from V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc. as they were the lowest bidder.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to accept the bid from V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc. as presented and authorize the chair to sign. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Ms. Cannon spoke to the Board objecting to their decision to approve V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc. as the bid was not complete.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

Request approval USDA Service Office Lease Amendment #4.

Mr. Moody informed the Board since the FSA had been relocated from the Ag. building in Bronson to Gilchrist county, the proposed Lease Amendment #4 would be at a reduced amount. There will now be 1,006 of usable square feet of space in the amount of $16,458.16 at the rate of $1,371.51 per month effective December 1, 2012 through June 1, 2013.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the USDA Service Office Lease Agreement #4 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Connie Conley, General Manager

Request approval of Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Program Grant Contract.

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of the Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Program Grant Contract. The Grant has been approved for $64,776 for a new bus and has a 10% match amount of $6,477.60.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Program Grant Contract as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

SUN RAY TAVERN – WILLARD’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Tom Trammell, Sonny Innsbrook

Request to change closing hours from 12:00 A.M. to 2:00 A.M.

Mr. Trammell requested the Board allow his business to stay open two hours longer than the currently permitted closing time of 12:00 A.M. He stated he is losing customers to other businesses in the neighboring county which stay open longer.

Comm. Stevens stated there is an Ordinance in place which does not allow a business selling alcohol to stay open past 12:00 A.M. Changing this would require Public Hearings and he is not in favor of doing this.

Mr. Trammell requested the Board consider changing the Ordinance.

After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to have Atty. Brown research this topic and bring information back to the Board.

COUNTY AGENT

Albert Fuller, Director

Presenting three quotes for the purchase of a new truck for Agriculture Agent Anthony Drew.

Mr. Fuller presented the Board with three quotes for the purchase of a truck for Ag. Agent, Anthony Drew.

State Contract $17,241 2013 Ford F150 4 x 4

Scoggins Chevrolet $21,083.11 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4 x 4

White Ford $28,555 2013 Ford F140 4 x 4

Chiefland Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep $23,922.50 2012 Dodge Ram 1500

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the purchase for the State Contract amount of $17,241 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Barbara Edmonds, UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardeners

Presenting the Board of County Commissioners with a check representing the value of volunteer hours donated by Nature Coast Master Gardeners to educate citizens in homeowner horticulture.

Ms. Edmonds presented a check to the Board in the amount of $38,520, which represents the value of the volunteer hours donated by Nature Coast Master Gardeners to educate citizens in homeowner horticulture.

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Knowles, Director

Request Board approval to lease the Levy County DOC Correctional Facility located on CR 343 at a cost of $300.00 per year.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to lease the Levy County DOC Correctional Facility located on CR 343 in the amount of $300 per year.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the lease with State of Florida DOC for the Correctional Facility located on CR 343 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Request approval to put the succession plan in place.

Mr. Knowles stated the Department of Safety has created a succession plan in order for the Department to operate in an efficient and orderly fashion in the case of the Director’s unexpected absence.

Request approval to give the Assistant to the Director, Alesha Arnold, signature authority in the event of the Director’s absence.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to give Assistant to the Director, Alesha Arnold, signature authority in the event of the Director’s absence. This item goes with item B.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the succession plan and to give signature authority to Alesha Arnold in the event of the Director’s absence as requested. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to present a non-agenda item.

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

Mr. Knowles presented information to the Board concerning repairs to the radio communications building at the Sheriff’s Office. An Agreement with the construction company has been prepared by Atty. Brown and Mr. Knowles. At this point there is a signed Agreement in the amount of $14,032.74. Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of the Agreement.

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the Agreement as presented in the amount of $14,032.74. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

SHIP

Shenley Neely, Director

Request a motion to approve recommendation of no changes to Levy County’s current Affordable Housing Incentives.

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of the recommendation of no changes to Levy County’s current Affordable Housing Incentives.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the recommendation of no changes as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown

Request approval of Resolution 2012-69 electing to use the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-ad Valorem Special Assessments for Fire Protection Services and facilities levied within the unincorporated area of the county and the municipal limits of the Town of Yankeetown.

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-69 which will include the Town of Yankeetown in the Fire Assessment Program. Approval of a Resolution is statutorily required as is a Public Hearing.

Comm. Stevens asked if there was anyone in the audience to speak for against the item stated above. There were none.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-69 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Dana Sheffield spoke to the Board and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson offered congratulation to representatives to the State Science Fair from area schools. He also reported of Levy County FFA contest recipients. Comm. Johnson also wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Comm. Joyner wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Comm. Bell informed everyone Seahorse Key will hold an Open House from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on the 22^nd. He also presented skills gap information for the Commissioners review.

Provide information and status report on the RESTORE Act (Resources & Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies) of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 and Gulf Consortium.

Comm. Bell provided information and a status report on the RESTORE Act of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 and Gulf Consortium.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to waive the bid process and have Mr. Williams come in to give an educational presentation to the Board. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Discuss NW 80^th Street position on the road paving list.

Comm. Bell spoke to the Board regarding re-prioritizing NW 80^th Street which is in his district. It is not in need of paving at this time, but is on the list. He asked if the Commissioners would like to move this road down on the list or remove it completely.

After discussion, Comm. Joyner made a motion to rotate NW 80^th Street to bottom of list. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mrs. Cannon spoke to the Board stating the rules of placing a road on the paving list and feels it should be removed completely.

Comm. Bell wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Comm. Meeks reported the Wreaths Across America was a success. Bronson will be hosting Christmas in the Park on Friday, December 21^st, beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Youth League Field. Comm. Meeks reported he and Comm. Joyner attended the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council year end meeting.

Mr. Moody reported of the recent North Florida Broadband meeting he had attended and stated it is moving forward.

Comm. Stevens asked for nominations for Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the upcoming year.

Comm. Meeks made a nomination for Comm. Bell to serve as Chairman for 2013. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Bell made a nomination for Comm. Johnson to continue as Vice-Chairman for 2013. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

These appointments will take effect at the next meeting.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:13 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – December 4, 2012

January 15, 2013 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DECEMBER 4, 2012

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on December 4, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm. Mike Joyner

Also present were:

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Clerk of Court – Danny Shipp

Comm. Stevens called the Meeting to order at 9:02 A.M. Osborn Barker gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	109831-110097
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,118,786.01
ROAD	165,646.98
SHIP	18,018.00
NSP	5,462.87
TRANSPORTATION	38,412.74
911	14,000.00
COURT FACILITIES	4.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	4,524.15
EMS	141,293.59
FIRE	17,542.62
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	4,934.52
UTILITIES	463.47
ADD COURT COSTS	550.80
IMPACT FEES – EMS	1,506.41
DEBT SERVICE	7,920.66
LANDFILL	15,002.47
TOTAL	$ 1,554,069.29

MINUTES

The minutes for the regular meeting on November 6, 2012 were presented for Board approval.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting held on November 6, 2012 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

ZONING

Rob Corbitt, Director

Petition No. PP 1-12, Preliminary Plat of “Nishia Village.”

Atty Brown swore in those in the audience wishing to speak for or against the Petition.

Atty. Brown then asked if any of the Commissioners had any ex-parte communications with the petitioners.

Mr. Corbitt requested Board approval of Petition No. PP 1-12, Preliminary Plat of “Nishia Village” on behalf of Croft Land Surveying who represents Venetta Anderson. Mr. Corbitt stated the parcel contains 8.02 acres more or less and will consist of five 1 acre lots. The zoning designation is “RR-2” Rural Residential and the land use is “LDR” Low Density Residential.

Comm. Stevens asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the Petition. There were none.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Petition No. PP 1-12 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

UNITY FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTER

Ms. Annie Battles, Ms. Joyce Wilson

Presenting details of grant opportunities to Levy County from the Department of Health & Department of Children and Families.

Ms. Wilson spoke to the Board explaining grant opportunities which are available to Levy County from the Department of Health & Department of Children and Families.

OPPOSITION OF ALAN FANT COMPOST DEVELOPMENT

Gary Bennett, Kathy Joe Rindernecht, Cecil Benton, Kelly Morgan, Hal Phillips,

Presenting a petition opposing the ongoing development of Mr. Alan Fant’s dump of horse stall compost.

A group of land owners in the Morriston area spoke to the Board requesting action regarding a horse compost development on property owned by Alan Fant. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the ongoing development:

Gary Bennett

Kathy Joe Rindernecht

Cecil Benton

Kelly Morgan

Hal Phillips

Kathy Bennett

The above listed landowners stated their reasons for opposing the horse compost on Mr. Fant’s property is:

Dramatic increase in flies, especially in warm weather

Hazardous potential to the groundwater source

Decrease in land values

Strong foul smell

Unsightly

Material brought in from out of county

Wear and tear on county roads used to transport material in

Negligible value for crop fertilizer value

Mr. Corbitt spoke and Code Enforcement Officer, Ted spoke to the Board and stated Mr. Fant is not in any violation of any Levy County Codes. He stated he has no authority to enforce any State Laws, and according to DEP, Mr. Fant is exempt from any State Statutes or State Laws which would prevent this type of composting operation.

Mr. Fant spoke to the Board, addressing concerns by those which spoke earlier and informing them of his farms cooperation and compliance with inspections which have been done. He explained the process of how the horse bedding material on his property is turned into usable compost. Mr. Fant also provided for the Commissioner’s review, information from Levy County Ag. Extension Agent, Anthony Drew supporting the composting of horse bedding material done on his farm.

Comm. Stevens stated Mr. Fant’s horse bedding composting operation is not in violation of any County Code and the Board has no authority with regard to State Laws and Regulations. It was the Board’s position to take no action.

The meeting recessed at 10:33 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:47 A.M.

COUNTY AGENT

Albert Fuller, Director

Request budget increase and approve the purchase of a new truck for the Agricultural Agent.

Mr. Fuller requested Board approval for a budget increase for the purchase of a new truck for the Ag. Extension Agent, Anthony Drew. Mr. Fuller explained Mr. Drew is currently driving a 1991 Ford with 300,000 miles. It has reached a point where the current repair costs to make the vehicle safe and reliable to drive are much greater than the value of the vehicle once repaired.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve going out for bids on a replacement vehicle for the Ag. Extension Agent. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Mark S. Johnson, Director

Request to accept the Progress Energy Contract (Amendment No. 6)

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval to accept the Progress Energy Contract, Amendment No. 6 which extends the completion date of the Contract from September 30, 2012 to September 30, 2014. The non-matching amounts are:

2012-2013 2013-2014

$125,210 $118,315

Comm. Bell made a motion to accept the Progress Energy Contract Amendment No. 6 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Request to accept the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)

Modification #1 to Sub-grant Agreement.

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval to accept the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $58,348. The agreement period is from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 in the amount of $58,348.

Comm. Bell made a motion to accept the EMPG as presented. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

Request approval to purchase Radiation Detection Meters.

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval to purchase 27 handheld Radiation Detection Meters from DEQ Technical Sales, LLC in the amount of $17,366. This purchase is funded by Progress Energy.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the purchase of Radiation Detection Meters as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Knowles, Director

Williams Communications, Harris Communications and the State of Florida would like to request Levy County to donate or form a long-term lease for a one acre parcel in the Williston area.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval for either a donation or long-term lease on a one acre parcel in the Williston area with Williams Communications, Harris Communications and the State of Florida to erect a tower to enhance the SLERS communication system.

The Board agreed by consensus to move forward to work with this project.

Request approval to apply for the Florida Forest Service Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant for the following stations: Fowlers Bluff, Morriston/Montbrook, Rosewood and Yankeetown.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to apply for the Florida Forest Service Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant for Fowlers Bluff, Morriston/Montbrook, Rosewood, and Yankeetown Fire Departments. This is a 50/50 grant and if awarded, will offset the cost of items already budgeted for the year in these departments.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve application for the Florida Forest Service Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant as requested. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mike McDonald with Basic Two-Way Radio in Ocala spoke to the Board apologizing for an error in a sales letter sent to the County Commissioners and others in Levy County regarding ICom.

Mr. Moody informed the Board the next North Florida Broadband meeting will be on Wednesday, December 12^th at the Quality Inn in Palatka. This is the same day as the Legislative Delegation meeting to be held in Courtroom A.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Dental Clinic at the Health Department last month and commended those who worked to help make the changes to the building possible.

Central Florida Community College in Chiefland has opened their welding facility and Comm. Johnson invited the other Commissioners to check it out.

FFA Sub-Districts will be on Thursday, December 13^th at Bronson First Baptist.

Comm. Bell commended the Chiefland Chamber of Commerce for their work on the Chiefland Winter Festival this past Saturday. Inglis will have their Christmas Festival this Saturday, the 8^th and on December 22^nd will be an Open House at Seahorse Key from 10: A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Comm. Meeks informed everyone on December 15^th at 12:00 P.M. at Rosemary Cemetery in Bronson, the Sons of AmVets Post 88 will be holding their wreath laying ceremony for Wreaths Across America.

On December 21^st will be holding their annual “Winter in the Park”.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:24 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – November 6, 2012

January 15, 2013 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on November 6, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm. Mike Joyner

Also present were:

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Comm. Stevens called the Meeting to order at 9:05 A.M. Osborn Barker gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	109530-109703
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,261,936.83
ROAD	176,599.00
SHIP	19,431.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	10,517.11
TRANSPORTATION	10,341.86
911	14,000.00
COURT FACILITIES	23.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	1,729.46
EMS	47,222.34
FIRE	50,910.56
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	4,560.63
UTILITIES	5,200.27
ADD COURT COSTS	3,031.37
DEBT SERVICE	9,000.00
LANDFILL	70,498.61
TOTAL	$ 1,685,002.04

PRESENTATION TO COMM. DREW

Comm. Stevens made a presentation to Comm. Drew in appreciation for her service as a Commissioner.

LEVY COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

Linda Fugate

Request to allow the Tax Collector to retain $125,000 of Operating Expenses.

Mrs. Fugate requested the Board allow the office of the Tax Collector to retain $125,000 of Operating Expenses until a distribution is received in order to have funds in which to operate. Tax bills are being mailed out today, and funds are expected to be available by the end of the month. The Tax Collector’s office should be able to reimburse this money back to the Board by the end of the year.

Comm. Bell made a motion to allow the Levy County Tax Collector to retain $125,000 of Operating Expense as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

Jeff Edison

Presenting an update to the Board of County Commissioners regarding Levy County School Board’s pursuit of special facility funding for a new school in Williston and plans as to what to do with the current Williston High School and Middle School Facilities.

Mr. Edison spoke to the Board, advising them of the Levy County School Board’s intent to pursue funding assistance from the State for new Middle and High School facilities in Williston. The existing buildings will be available if the county has a use for them.

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Patty Galyean, Executive Assistance

Request approval/signature on the Certificate of Acceptance for the 2012 Application of the Levy County Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force 21 Grant, through Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Justice Assistance Grant Program, $48,644.00.

Sheriff Johnny Smith requested on behalf of Mrs. Galyean Board approval/signature on the Certificate of Acceptance for the 2012 Application of the Levy County Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force 21 Grant in the amount of $48,644.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve and have the Chairman sign the Certificate of Acceptance as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Major Michael Sheffield, Director of Corrections

Review pending Agreement with Simplex Grinnell regarding inmate visitation system.

Major Sheffield reviewed with the Board the pending Agreement with Simplex Grinnell regarding the Inmate Visitation System. Atty. Brown stated there are two items to approve, the Licensing Agreement and the Addendum addressing Article 3, Additional Services.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Licensing Agreement with Simplex Grinnell regarding the Inmate Visitation System authorizing the Chairman to sign and the Addendum addressing Article 3 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Barbara Locke thanked the Board for their help with the opening of a Dental Clinic at the Levy County Health Department. The Clinic will serve children up to the age of 21 and is expected to open to the public in about three weeks. There will be a Grand Opening on Thursday, November 15^th and Mrs. Locke invited all the Commissioners to attend.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

Request approval of the Funding Agreement for the Provision of Mental Health and Addiction Services; Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Funding Agreement for the Provision of Mental Health and Addiction Services; Meridian Behavioral Healthcare in the amount of $50,000 for fiscal year 2012-2013.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Funding Agreement for Meridian Behavioral Healthcare as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Request approval of the Master Consulting Services Agreement. This is an agreement between Levy County and Passero Associates, LLC, as a result of the RFP for the George T. Lewis Airport (Cedar Key).

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Master Consulting Services Agreement with Passero Associates, LLC regarding the George T. Lewis Airport in Cedar Key.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Master Consulting Services Agreement with Passero Associates, LLC as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Request Board direction for suggested dates for Chairman and Vice-Chairman appointments.

Mr. Moody requested Board direction for dates to appoint Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

After discussion among the Commissioners, Comm. Joyner made a motion to appoint Chairman and Vice-Chairman at the last meeting in December. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Jacqueline Martin, Human Resource Manager

Present proposed Memorandum of Agreement with FirstLab to participate in the Florida Department of Transportation and FirstLab, Third party Administrator (TPA), Florida Statewide Drug & Alcohol Testing Services contract RFP-11/12-9004-DC, effective August 22, 2012.

Mr. Moody presented on behalf of Mrs. Martin the Memorandum of Agreement with FirstLab to participate in the FDOT and FirstLab, Third party Administrator, Florida Statewide Drug & Alcohol Testing Services contract, effective August 22, 2012. Mr. Moody explained this will allow the County to piggy-back with FDOT and FirstLab for Statewide Drug & Alcohol Testing Services resulting in a cost savings for the county.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

CORRESPONDENCE

Karen Blackburn

Request approval for 2013 County Holidays.

Mrs. Blackburn presented the proposed 2013 County Holidays listed below to the Board for approval.

Holiday Observed

New Year’s Day Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 21, 2013

Good Friday Friday, March 29, 2013

Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 2013

Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2013

Labor Day Monday, September 2, 2013

Veteran’s Day Monday, November 11, 2013

Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28 & Friday November 29, 2013

Christmas Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the 2013 County Holidays as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

LIBRARY

Lisa Brasher, Director

Request approval of the 2012-2013 Annual Plan of Service; required for State Aid to Libraries.

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval of the 2012-2013 Annual Plan of Service; required for State Aid to Libraries.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the 2012-2013 Annual Plan of Service as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Knowles, Director

Request approval to purchase twenty (20) SCBA cylinders for Levy County Fire Rescue. Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc. is the sole-source provider of this product in the State of Florida.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to purchase twenty (20) SCBA cylinders for Levy County Fire Rescue from Ten-8 Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $16,960. These new cylinders will replace the existing outdated cylinders currently in use.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the purchase of twenty (20) SCBA cylinders for Levy County Fire Rescue from Ten-8 Equipment, Inc. as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Request approval to purchase a pumper truck from Ferrara Fire Apparatus. The Department would also like to request to waive the bid process as this is a unique opportunity to purchase the unit at a significant cost savings.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to purchase a pumper truck from Ferrara Fire Apparatus. The unit was traded in by Crystal River Fire Department with a trade in value of $35,000. Ferrara Fire Apparatus has agreed to sell the apparatus to Levy County for the trade in value amount. This truck will replace a 1972 unit which is obsolete.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the purchase of a pumper truck from Ferrara Fire Apparatus in the amount of $35,000 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Request to place Levy County Road 1024 a/k/a NE 131 Avenue on the paving list.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to place LCR 1024 a/k/a NE 131 Avenue on the paving list.

After discussion among the Commissioners, Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve placing LCR 1024 a/k/a NE 131 Avenue on the paving list. The motion fails for lack of a second.

Yankeetown Mayor, Dawn Clary asked Mr. Greenlee if the Road Department could mow in town before the Seafood Festival. Mr. Greenlee answered the Road Department has been contacted and will be mowing before the festival.

SHIP

Shenley Neely, Director

Requesting a motion to approve Annual Reports submitted to Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

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

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Annual Reports submitted to Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

SOLID WASTE

Benny Jerrels, Director

Request approval of the 2012-2013 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement.

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval and Chairman’s signature on the 2012-2013 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the 2012-2013 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance and authorize the Chairman to sign as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown

Request approval of a Lease Agreement for Wireless Communications Equipment Facilities with North Florida Broadband Authority.

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of a Lease Agreement for Wireless Communications Equipment Facilities with North Florida Broadband Authority. Approval of this Lease Agreement allows a lease of tower space at the Beck Park tower site.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Lease Agreement for Wireless Communications Equipment Facilities with North Florida Broadband Authority as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Joyner reminded everyone of the Veteran’s Day Parade coming up on the 12^th in Williston and asked if the other Commissioners would like to ride together.

Comm. Johnson informed the other Commissioners he would be resigning from the North Florida Broadband Authority and requested appointment of a new Commissioner.

The Board agreed to have the alternate Commissioner, Comm. Drew attend in his place for the upcoming meeting on November 14^th in Monticello at 11:00 A.M. or Mr. Moody if Comm. Drew cannot attend.

Comm. Drew extended her thanks to all those she had worked with as this would be her last meeting serving as Commissioner.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:13 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp Chairman

BOCC Regular Meeting – November 20, 2012

December 19, 2012 by SuperAdmin

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on November 20, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Mike Joyner

Also present were:

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Comm. Stevens called the Meeting to order at 9:05 A.M. Osborn Barker gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

SWEARING IN OF ELECTED COMMISSIONERS

Judge Browning swore in Comm. Danny Stevens and newly elected Commissioner John Meeks. Comm. Joyner was sworn in by Judge Glant.

The meeting recessed at 9:09 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 9:14 A.M.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	109704 -109830
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	120,177.18
ROAD	86,790.54
SHIP	45,915.00
NSP	109.41
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	1,887.20
TRANSPORTATION	8,164.59
911	27,922.93
COURT FACILITIES	8.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	20.51
EMS	6,626.64
FIRE	92,862.36
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	2,178.19
CDBG	41.83
UTILITIES	1,751.64
ADD COURT COSTS	1,300.00
DEBT SERVICE	27,500.00
LANDFILL	59,170.88
TOTAL	$ 482,426.90

MINUTES

The minutes for the Special Meeting held on October 31, 2012 were presented to the Board for approval.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the minutes for the Special Meeting held on October 31, 2012 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Jordan Green, Bill Henderson

Presenting Florida Department of Transportation’s Tentative 5-Year Work Program, including new projects proposed to be added to the Work Program.

Mr. Green presented information to the Board regarding the Florida Department of Transportation’s Tentative 5-Year Work Program.

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

David Pieklik, Executive Director

Presenting Progress Report

Mr. Pieklik presented the Quarterly Report of the Nature Coast Business Development Council to the Board.

TOWN OF INGLIS – RECREATION COMMITTEE

George O’Bier

Request approval of a temporary road closure on December 8^th, 2012 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. for the Christmas Parade; Highway 40 from Yankeetown Elementary School and North onto Inglis Avenue, ending at Food Ranch parking lot.

Mr. O’Bier requested Board approval for a temporary road closure for the Inglis Christmas Parade on December 8^th.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the temporary road closure as requested. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

SHIP

Shenley Neely, Director

Request a motion to approve Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Russell S. and Susan M. Meeks, Jr. – PA# 512 and Anetra N. Dexter – PA# 515.

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of Deferred Payment Loan Agreements for the following:

Russell S. and Susan M. Meeks, Jr. PA# 512

Anetra N. Dexter PA# 515

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Deferred Payment Loan Agreements as listed above. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

Request a motion to approve Resolution 2012-70.
1. Recommendation of Award,
2. To waive the $65,000 cost limits,
3. To waive the requirement for each contractor to satisfactorily complete one job before receiving any additional contracts,
4. To waive the requirement to award contracts for housing units with bids greater than 15% above or below our Housing Rehabilitation Specialist’s estimates,
5. To award contracts for the first 10 prioritized recipients,
6. Consideration of a motion to conditionally approve the remaining 7 bids on condition that we ensure funds are available for any additional units beyond the initial 10 housing units being presented herein.

Jeffrey Winters of Jordan & Associates requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-70 adopting the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation contract documents to be utilized at the pre-construction conferences scheduled for November 28^th and 29^th.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-70 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Winters presented Jordan & Associates Recommendation of Award for the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Projects providing a Summary Agenda for the Board. The first ten (10) prioritized recipients are listed below:

Gary Southard Construction, LLC

LC-10: Betty Minton, 6750 NW 75^th Place, Chiefland – $26,150

Jeff White Construction, Inc.

LC-05: Wilma Jean Hammock, 13865 NE 55^th Street, Williston – $19,665

LC-07: Jack & Christine Mileski, 9850 NE 121^st Street, Archer – $25,515

Johnson & Johnson Roofing, Inc. d/b/a Certified Roofing & Construction

LC-2: Roberto & Deborah Tarafa, 11811 SE SE 197^th Place, Dunnellon – $30,038

LC-03: Steven Killen, 21070 SE 68^th Lane, Morriston – $67,912

LC-04: Benny & Edith Lamb, 7871 NW 168^th Lane, Trenton – $67,912

M. J. Johnson Construction, Inc.

LC-08: J. C. Brown, 20680 NE 40^th Place, Williston – $73,700

Unison Development, LLC

LC-01: Victoria & Maggie Jackson, 21271 NE 40^th Place, Williston – $72,185

LC-06: Michael Hart, 13330 NE 9^th Street, Williston – $64,948

LC-09: Ana Febles, 10911 NE SR 24, Archer – $65,088

Mr. Winters also requested Board approval to waive the $65,000 cost limits, to waive the requirement for each contractor to satisfactorily complete one job before receiving additional contracts as well as waive the requirement to award contracts for housing units with bids greater than 15% above or below our Housing Rehabilitation Specialist’s estimates.

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the above listed items 2 through 6 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Winters requested the Board consider a motion to conditionally approve the remaining seven (7) bids on the condition of ensuring funds are available for any additional units beyond the initial ten (10) housing units being presented.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to conditionally approve the remaining seven (7) bids on the condition of working closely with county staff ensuring funds are available for any additional units beyond the initial ten (10) housing units being presented. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Winters requested the Board hear information regarding temporary relocation of the recipients required to move from their homes during construction.

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. Winters presented information to the Board regarding the expense of the temporary relocation of those receiving extensive home repairs. He recommended the Board set a cap on the expense amount allowed of $500 for requiring short-term relocation and $1,000 for recipients required to move out of their homes for 90 days.

After discussion, Comm. Johnson made a motion to allow for the expense of temporary relocation of individuals having extensive repairs done to their homes with a cap of $500 and $1,000 as recommended above. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES. Comm. Meeks votes NO.

After the vote, the following individuals from the audience spoke: Dana Sheffield and Sallie Collins.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CORRESPONDENCE

Karen Blackburn

Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council requests approval of Lindon Lindsey’s re-appointment to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board. Mr. Lindsey will represent the voting member in the Handicapped Citizen category.

Mrs. Blackburn requests Board approval on behalf of the WRPC, the re-appointment Lindon Lindsey to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board as the voting member in the Handicapped Citizen category.

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the re-appointment of Lindon Lindsey to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board as requested. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council requests approval of Dale French’s appointment to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board as an alternate in the Regional Workforce Development Board category.

Mrs. Blackburn requested Board approval on behalf of WRPC, the appointment of Dale French to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board as an alternate in the Regional Workforce Development Board category.

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve the appointment of Dale French to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board as requested. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council requests Levy County’s two appointments to the council; current appointments expire on December 12, 2012. New appointments are eligible to be sworn in at the December 13, 2012 Annual Meeting.

Mrs. Blackburn requested Board approval on behalf of WRPC, Levy County’s two appointments to the council as the current appointments will expire on December 12, 2012. The two Commissioners which are currently serving are Comm. Stevens and Comm. Bell.

After discussion, Comm. Meeks and Comm. Joyner agree to serve on the WRPC.

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Knowles, Director

Request approval of the Service Agreement between Levy County and Ewers Technology, LLC, d/b/a Fire Programs Software.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of the Service Agreement between Levy County and Ewers Technology, LLC, d/b/a Fire Programs Software. Fire Programs is a web-deployed records management software used by fire departments throughout the county to create, maintain, access, manage and report information related to emergency services.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Service Agreement between Levy County and Ewers Technology, LLC, d/b/a Fire Programs Software as requested. Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

Present the quarterly report; identified the progress the Department has made in the fourth quarter.

Mr. Knowles presented the fourth quarter report to the Board of the Public Safety Department.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson stated the Chiefland Student Government cake auction last night was a success. There will be another cake auction this evening at Cedar Key. If anyone would like to purchase a cake, but cannot attend, they can contact either Comm. Johnson or Oz Barker.

Comm. Johnson spoke of Broadband and reported to the Board the next FLOW meeting will be on December 10^th in Lake City at 6:00 P.M.

Comm. Joyner read to the Board a thank you letter to the Board and the Road Department from the Radacky family for the resurfacing of a road in the area in which they live.

Comm. Joyner thanked the other Commissioners for helping him through the last year as a new Commissioner.

Comm. Meeks expressed his thanks to the citizens of Levy County for electing him as Commissioner and stated he looks forward to serving for the next four years.

Dana Sheffield spoke from the audience and welcomed Comm. Meeks as a newly elected Commissioner.

Mr. Moody announced the Legislative Delegation meeting will be on December 12^th from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. in Courtroom A.

Jason Kennedy thanked Mr. Knowles and the Public Safety Department for the loan of a spare engine to the Town of Bronson recently.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:56 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Special Meeting – October 31, 2012

December 4, 2012 by SuperAdmin

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Special Meeting – OCTOBER 31, 2012

The Special Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on October 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm. Mike Joyner

Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Comm. Stevens called the Meeting to order at 11:06 A.M. Osborn Barker gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

GARDNYR MICHAEL CAPITAL, INC.

Ralph Cellon, Senior Vice President, Gardnyr Michael Capital, Inc.

Mark T. Mustain, Esq., Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, PA

Ratify the Standard & Poor’s Rating Services Terms and Conditions Applicable to Public Finance Ratings.

Approve Resolution 2012-68.

Approve SEC Post-Issuance Compliance Services Pricing Agreement with DAC.

Mr. Cellon spoke to the Board explaining savings to the county on estimated expenses and by doing a total refund rather than an optimum for a net savings of $325,000 to $350,000.

Mark Mustain presented the Resolution which authorizes the issuance of the bonds and delegates the Chairman to sign a bond purchase agreement. As long as this agreement is returned within the time parameters indicated, the county would get the interest rate resulting in the savings as discussed by Mr. Cellon.

Comm. Drew made a motion to ratify the Standard & Poor’s Rating Services Terms and Conditions Applicable to Public Finance Ratings, approve Resolution 2012-68 and approve the SEC Post-Issuance Compliance Services Pricing Agreement with DAC. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Knowles, Director

Department of Public Safety is requesting Board approval to authorize Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson to complete the waiver documents for the narrowbanding project. Creating and processing the waiver shall not exceed $6,000.

Mr. Knowles explained to the Board he and Atty. Brown had been working on the narrowbanding project with ICom America as well as Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson to execute the one-year waiver documentation to the Federal Communications Commission. In doing so, there are some costs incurred which are not expected to exceed $6,000. Mr. Knowles requested Board approval and the Chairman’s signature on the letter from Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson to execute this agreement and start the process.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Chairman’s signature on the letter from Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson to execute the waiver documents for the narrowbanding project, not to exceed $6,000. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

Resolution 2012-67. Commissioners requesting assistance from State and Federal Representatives to assist the Oyster Fishing Industry, the affected fisherman, their families and the Levy County Community; providing for notice to the Governor and Legislative Delegations; providing an effective date.

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-67, requesting assisting from State and Federal Representatives to assist the Oyster Fishing Industry, the affected fisherman, their families and the Levy County Community.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-67 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTTION CARRIES.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown

Discussion and decision on salary increases or Performance Award Policy for Fiscal Year 2012-13.

Att. Brown informed the Board of State regulations concerning the issuance of bonuses to employees. She stated bonuses would need to be open to all employees and based on work performance. Each employee would be subject to an evaluation by their supervisor or department head and the end of this evaluation period will be December 7^th. Atty. Brown presented a policy to the Board which was created based on this information. The bonus policy will have an expiration date. All employees would qualify for the bonus, therefore a tiered system was presented and is detailed below:

Full-Time Employees $600

Part-Time Employees $300

On-Call Employees $150

Each of the Constitutional Officers would be responsible for the distribution of bonuses to their employees and it would have to come from the budgets which had already been set for the year. It will be possible to have the bonuses included in employees pay after Thanksgiving, but not before due to the required paperwork.

Discussion followed as to whether to issue a separate check or include the bonus with a regular payroll check.

Mr. Barker spoke to the Board and requested they consider a bonus of $1,000 to all full-time employees rather than the $600 discussed.

Ann Moody spoke to the Board informing them of regulations which require 25% of the bonus amount be contributed to Federal Withholding if a separate check is issued.

Comm. Joyner proposed the Board consider adding 25% to the $600 bonus amount and issue a separate check to the employees.

Comm. Bell explained his reason for proposing the $600 amount.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the bonus policy as presented contingent upon agreement with the Union. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Drew made a motion to issue the bonus amount to employees within a single payroll check. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:54 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – October 16, 2012

December 4, 2012 by SuperAdmin

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OCTOBER 16, 2012

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on October 16, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm. Mike Joyner

Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Comm. Stevens called the Meeting to order at 9:03 A.M. Osborn Barker gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	109401-109529
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	688,192.74
ROAD	122,229.53
SHIP	7,680.00
NSP	10.34
TRANSPORTATION	4,133.37
COURT FACILITIES	75.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	20.51
EMS	49,548.57
FIRE	65,686.40
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	5,615.51
CDBG	4,500.00
UTILITIES	2,117.53
ADD COURT COSTS	1,850.80
TOTAL	$ 991,660.30

MINUTES

The minutes for the Special Board Meeting held on September 29, 2012 and the Regular Meeting held on October 2, 2012 were presented for Board approval.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes for the Special Meeting held on September 29, 2012 and the Regular Meeting held on October 2, 2012 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Ann Shortelle, Ph.D., Executive Director

Presentation of payment in lieu of taxes.

Ms. Shortelle gave a State of the Resource and Payment in Lieu of Taxes Presentation. The amount of the check was $30,401.84.

DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT – PUBLIC HEARING

Rob Corbitt, Development Department Director

Ordinance No. 2012-04, Flood Prevention

Atty. Brown informed the Board a second hearing would not be necessary, as previously informed. A decision could be made at the Public Hearing today.

Mr. Corbitt read into record the title of Ordinance No. 2012-04.

Comm. Stevens asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the Ordinance as presented.

Dana Sheffield asked what agency is requiring the changes for this Ordinance?

Mr. Corbitt answered the changes came from the Florida Building Commission and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Comm. Stevens then closed the Public Comment portion of the Hearing.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2012-04 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

A.J. Smith

Radio communications issues.

Mr. Smith spoke to the Board, introducing Brian Coker, Vice President and Ray Russell. He spoke regarding the State Law Enforcement System, which Levy County is a part of and the dependability of their radios.

NON-AGENDA ITEM

Mr. Moody requested the Board hear a non-agenda item regarding the Property Appraiser and the Tax Collector.

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

Linda Fugate, Levy County Tax Collector spoke to the Board informing them of the need to have the Tax Roll out by the first of November. The Value Adjustment Board Hearings have been altered this year, making them later than usual. Mrs. Fugate states Chapter 197.323 allows the Tax Collector to come to the Board and ask the Board to “order” the Property Appraiser to certify the tax roll. Osborn Barker, Levy County Property Appraiser is also in favor of this in order to get the tax roll out.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to have the Property Appraiser send out the tax roll. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

Ratification of Union Contract, LIUNA Local 630 for fiscal year 2010/2011.

Mr. Moody requested Board ratification of the Union Contract, LIUNA Local 630 for fiscal year 2010/2011.

Comm. Drew made a motion to ratify the Union Contract, LIUNA Local 630 for fiscal year 2010/2011 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Requesting Board direction on our continued participation with North Florida Economic Development Partnership, membership dues of $2,038.35 (requested by 11/15/2012) and North Florida Economic Development Partnership Board of Directors appointments. (requested by 10/23/2012).

Mr. Moody requested Board direction regarding continued participation with North Florida Economic Development Partnership. Current membership dues are $2,038.35, requested by 11/15/12. Mr. Moody stated Board of Directors appointments are requested by 10/23/12.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to continue with the appointed member, Comm. Bell, until the regular Board meeting on December 4^th and appoint new members at this time. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Bell discussed the possibility of giving a “one-time, $600 incentive bonus” to all full-time employees, including those employed by the Constitutional Officers. The estimated total amount is $311,414 calculated on 386 total employees.

Atty. Brown stated she would need to research and return with information to the Board at the November 6^th meeting before a vote was made.

CORRESPONDENCE

Karen Blackburn

Presenting a request from Swain Strickland with the Levy County Health Department suggesting a workshop after the next regular meeting on November 6^th, 2012 with this Board and the Health Care Advisory Board.

Mrs. Blackburn presented a requested from Swain Strickland regarding scheduling a Workshop after the next regular meeting on November 6^th with the Health Care Advisory Board.

The Commissioners discussed holding the requested Workshop during the second meeting in November or the first meeting in December, rather than on November 6^th, as requested.

Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council is requesting approval of a re-appointment to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantage Local Coordinating Board. The current voting member is Arthur Maruna from Chiefland.

Mrs. Blackburn requested Board approval to re-appoint Arthur Maruna to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantage Local Coordinating Board.

Comm. Bell made a motion to re-appoint Arthur Maruna to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantage Local Coordinating Board. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Presenting a Proclamation of the Board of County Commissioners, Levy County, Florida proclaiming November, 2012 as “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.”

Mrs. Blackburn requested Board approval of the Proclamation for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month for November, 2012.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation for November, 2012 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

PLANNING

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

Recommend approval of renewal of the Levy County Service Agreement with the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC) for services needed through September 30, 2013.

Ms. Neely requested Board approval to renew the Levy County Service Agreement with the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC) for services needed through September 30, 2013.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve renewal of the Levy County Service Agreement with the WRPC as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Recommend Board approve Notice of Intent to Terminate Contract for NSP 3 Administration and Activity Delivery Service with Roumelis Planning and Development Services, Inc. and approve letter providing Notice of Intent to Terminate Agreement/Contract.

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of the Notice of Intent to Terminate Contract for NSP 3 Administration and Activity Delivery Service with Roumelis Planning and Development Services, Inc. as well as a letter providing Notice of Intent to Terminate Agreement/Contract. Ms. Neely explained Levy County has worked with the State of Florida and the Levy/Gilchrist/Suwannee County Housing Authority to successfully execute a Subrecipient Agreement with the Housing Authority to assist with the administration of the NSP 3 Program for Levy County. A County contract with Roumelis Planning and Development Services, Inc. is no longer needed at this time.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Notice of Intent to Terminate Contract for NSP 3 Administration and Activity Delivery Service with Roumelis Planning and Development Services, Inc. as well as a letter providing Notice of Intent to Terminate Agreement/Contract. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Knowles, Director

Department of Public Safety is requesting Board approval to piggyback off of the Lake County Fire Rescue Equipment Agreement with Bennett Fire Products.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to piggyback off of the Lake County Fire Rescue Equipment Agreement with Bennett Fire Products. Approval of this would allow Levy County to make purchases from Bennett Fire Products at a reduced rate. (See item C for approval)

Department is requesting the Board to issue a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support services to the citizens of Levy County.

Mr. Knowles requested the Board issue a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support services to the citizens of Levy County.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Department is requesting Board approval to piggyback off of Lake County Fire Rescue Equipment agreement with Municipal Equipment Company.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to piggyback off of the Lake County Fire Rescue Equipment Agreement with Municipal Equipment Company. Approval of this would allow Levy County to make purchases Municipal Equipment Company at a reduced rate.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Public Safety Department piggybacking off of the Lake County Fire Rescue Equipment Agreement with Bennett Fire Products and Bennett Fire Products with a cap of $40,000 each. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

SOLID WASTE

Benny Jerrels, Director

Request Board approve the renewal of Levy County’s Service agreement with the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council for the new fiscal year 2013.

Rod Hastings requested on behalf of Mr. Jerrels Board approval to renew the Service Agreement between Levy County and the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council for the new fiscal year 2013.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the renewal of the Service Agreement between Levy County and the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Hastings stated the Solid Waste Department would like to purchase tires for a loader at the Transfer Station by using funds from the Small County Grant. He estimated the bids will run around $28,000 for the four tires. Mr. Hastings also stated the Solid Waste Department is in need of purchasing a vehicle lift for the shop and requested approval from the Board to obtain bids for these items.

The Board agreed to allow the Solid Waste Department request bids for the items stated and bring them back for approval.

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Carol McQueen, Director

Request to increase for funds amount for the Gulf Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund Application.

Mrs. McQueen requested Board approval for an increase in the amount requested for the Gulf Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund Application. The increased amount is now $433,400.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the request to increase the amount requested for the Gulf Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund Application to the total amount of $433,400 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown

Approve agreement with Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. (“NGN”), to provide legal services to challenge contested Medicaid Billings on contingency plus cost basis; and

Authorize County Attorney to initiate and pursue Department of Administrative Hearings (“DOAH”) actions on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners on contested Medicaid billings if the total amount for the billings to be contested in any one action is less than $5,000, either through outside counsel or through Office of County Attorney resources.

Atty. Brown requested Board Approval of the Agreement with Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. to represent the Board on a contingency basis (30% of amounts recovered plus costs) for at least the first two administrative challenges of Medicaid billings to DOAH and to authorize the County Attorney to file separate administrative actions with DOAH or any given month where the amount in dispute is less than $5,000, either through the use of NGN’s services or through the Office of the County Attorney.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Agreement with “NGN” and to authorize Atty. Brown to file administrative actions with “DOAH” as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Joyner announced the Veterans Day Parade will be on November 12^that 11:00 and asked if any of the Commissioners would like to ride together.

Comm. Joyner also announced there will be a Fall Festival at the Morriston Baptist Church on November 20^th.

Comm. Drew announced the Yankeetown Seafood Festival will be on November 17^th and 18^th.

Comm. Bell announced the Cedar Key Seafood Festival will be this weekend, October 20^th & 21^st. The LARC Ride to Provide event is also this Saturday.

The Haven Hospice event this past weekend was a success and Comm. Bell thanked all who attended.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:44 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

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