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REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MAY 3, 2016

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on May 3, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman John Meeks

Comm. Rock Meeks

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm. Mike Joyner

 

Also present were:

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

 

 

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

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

MINUTES

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

 

Ben Beauchamp

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

 

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

 

 

IVAN CHUBB

 

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

 

 

QUITDOC FOUNDATION/SWAT

 

Kristina Zachry and Levy SWAT Members

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

 

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

 

Tammy Jones

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

CHARLES AND THERESA CHESTON

 

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

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

 

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

 

 

LANDFILL

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

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

 

 

GRANTS

 

Tisha Whitehurst

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM/GRANTS

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

John MacDonald, Director

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

Alesha Rinaudo, Assistant to Public Safety Director

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Alice LaLonde

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

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

 

ATTEST:                                                                                     BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

________________________________________                    ________________________________________

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

 

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 19, 2016

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on April 19, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman John Meeks

Comm. Rock Meeks

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm. Mike Joyner

 

Also present were:

 

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

 

 

Chairman John Meeks called the Meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.  Comm. Rock Meeks gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

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

 

 

MINUTES

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING
Bill Hammond, Development Director

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

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

Renate Cannon urged the Commissioners to approve the request.

 

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

 

 

LEVY COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE

 

Robert E. Lowyns, Director

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

LIBRARY

 

Lisa Brasher, Director

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

Matt Weldon, Director

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

 

Carol McQueen, Director

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

SHIP

 

Marlon Gayle, Planner I

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

Alesha Rinaudo, Assistant to Public Safety Director

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Alice Lalonde, Office Manager

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

HUMAN RESOURCE

 

Jacqueline Martin, Manager

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

 

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

 

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

 

Renate Cannon                       Steve Severance

John Gilbert                            Katie Graves

Joe Renaudo                           Terry Witt

Lucille Reese                          Barney Cannon

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

The meeting recessed at 11:18 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:28 A.M.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM

CEDAR KEY BRIDGE-DREDGING DEBRIS

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM

CITY OF WILLISTON-WAIVER OF TIPPING FEES

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

The meeting recessed at 12:05 P.M.

The meeting reconvened at 6:36 P.M.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

SPECIAL EXCEPTION 15-02

GUARDIAN ANGELS MEDICAL SERVICE DOGS

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Members of the audience who spoke were:

 

Susan Heath                            Dwayne Perser

Karen Gelmish                        Tracey Vulow

Laura Lee Putzback                Terry Witt

Linda Cooper

 

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

 

 

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

 

ATTEST:                                                                                     BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

________________________________________                    ________________________________________

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

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 5, 2016

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on April 5, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman John Meeks

Comm. Rock Meeks

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm. Mike Joyner

 

Also present were:

 

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

 

 

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

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER	123211-123344
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,530,878.69
ROAD	89,696.41
SHIP	14,390.04
PAL LIBRARY	34,321.00
TRANSPORTATION	14.00
911	12,560.17
COURT FACILITIES	265.10
EMS	17,543.32
FIRE	5,582.14
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	270.43
UTILITIES	4,238.62
DRUG TASK FORCE	1,750.00
IMPACT FEES – PARKS	1,174.91
CAPITAL PROJECTS	4,741.59
LANDFILL	79,288.61
TOTAL	$ 1,796,715.03
EFT PAYMENT	$      33,557.04

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on March 8, 2016 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on March 8, 2016 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Michael Gaither asked for everyone to keep his daughter in their thoughts as she is leaving today going to South Africa for a six-month deployment with the Air Force.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

BULDING AND ZONING

 

Bill Hammond, Director

Atty. Brown did swearing in of audience members wishing to speak regarding the items to be presented.

Comm. John Meeks asked if any of the Commissioners had ex-parte communication regarding the items to be presented.  Comm. Rooks stated she had ex-parte communication regarding the Hardship Variance.

 

1. Request approval of Hardship Variance 01-16, Robert Barnhill, Jr.

 

Mr. Hammond requested Board approval of Hardship Variance 01-16, Robert Barnhill, Jr. to allow a second dwelling for a caregiver.

 

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

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Hardship Variance 01-16 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

1. Request approval of Preliminary Plat 01-16 of “Williston Cedar Farms.”

 

Mr. Hammond requested Board approval of Preliminary Plat 01-16 of “Williston Cedar Farms.”

 

Comm. John Meeks asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the Preliminary Plat as presented.

 

Kay Gaither requested a copy of the Preliminary Plat.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Preliminary Plat 01-16 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

David Pieklik

1. Presenting Regular Activities report for February-April.

 

Mr. Pieklik presented the regular activities report of the Nature Coast Business Development Council for February-April highlighting key developments in this quarter.

 

1. Requesting approval of two (2) Board members, Chris Cowart and Joyce Wilson for consideration that are County-appointed vacancies.

 

Mr. Pieklik requested Board approval of two (2) NCBDC Board members, Chris Cowart and Joyce Wilson which are County-appointed vacancies.

 

Ron Grant asked if these vacancies were advertised and Mr. Pieklik answered yes they were.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the two (2) NCBDC Board members, Chris Cowart and Joyce Wilson as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DRINDA MERRITT, MAYOR OF INGLIS

DEBRA WEISS, MAYOR OF YANKEETOWN

 

Request for help from Tisha Whitehurst with a grant for Feasibility Study for Regional Waste Water/Storm Water and also a grant for Economic Impact Analysis.

Mrs. Merrit spoke to the Board and requested assistance from Mrs. Whitehurst, Grant’s Coordinator for a Feasibility Study for Regional Waste Water/Storm Water and also a grant for Economic Impact Analysis.  She and Mayor Weiss have spoken to Mrs. Whitehurst and she has agreed to assist with the Board’s permission.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to allow Mrs. Whitehurst to assist with the Town of Inglis and the Town of Yankeetown’s submission of a grant for a Feasibility Study for Regional Waste Water/Storm Water and also a grant for Economic Impact Analysis as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

INGLIS RECREATIONAL COMMITTEE

 

Ruth A. Ruppert

Requesting approval to provide traffic control/support for Memorial Day Parade to be held on Monday, May 30, 2016 in Inglis starting at 11:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

 

Ms. Ruppert requested Board approval for traffic control/support for a Memorial Day Parade to be held on Monday, May 30, 2016 in Inglis starting at 11:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve providing traffic control/support for the Inglis Memorial Day Parade on May 30, 2016 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

HUMAN RESOURCES

 

Jacqueline Martin, Manager

Present proposed Amendment to the Worxtime Service Agreement for reporting requirements of the Affordable Care Act.

 

Ms. Martin requested Board approval of the proposed Amendment to the Worxtime Service Agreement for reporting requirements of the Affordable Care Act.  This Amendment releases the Property Appraiser’s Office, the Tax Collector’s Office, the Clerk’s Office, and the Supervisor of Election’s Office from this Agreement.  These offices will assume Affordable Care Act reporting requirements.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve the Amendment to the Worxtime Service Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LANDFILL

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

Request approval of Resolution 2016-021, authorizing Chair to sign application for “Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant” and appointing the Director of Solid Waste as authorized representative under the grant.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-21 authorizing the Chairman to sign the application for the “Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant” and appointing the Director of Solid Waste as authorized representative under this grant.  Mr. Jerrels explained this grant has been applied for and received in the past and this year’s grant will be in the amount of $90,909.00.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-21 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM/LANDFILL

 

Mr. Jerrels requested the Board hear a non-agenda item.

 

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

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval to utilize part of the grant funds to purchase two (2) Gravely mowers by using the State Bid price of $22,078.40 to be purchased from Lane’s Yardware.

 

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

 

 

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

 

Carol McQueen, Director

Presenting Levy County Tourist Development Council’s Recommendations for Tourist Development Council vacant seat:  Two Accommodation Seats and Two Tourism Industry Seats are vacant.

 

Mrs. McQueen requested Board approval of the Levy County Tourist Development Council’s recommendation to appoint the following people to the Levy County Tourist Development Council:

 

Accommodation Seat             Kathy Carver, owner of Mermaid’s Landing

Accommodation Seat             Open – No applications received, still seeking someone

Tourism Industry Seat            Daryl Kirby, owner of Kirby Family Farm

Tourism Industry Seat            Tracey Ann Allen, co-owner of Tiger Island Hog Hunts – TABLED

Government Seat                    Chairman John Meeks

Government Seat                    Williston City Councilman Danny Etheridge

Accommodation Seat             Heidi Schweibert, Two-Hawks Hammock (pending acceptance)

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the recommended individuals as listed above to the Levy County Tourist Development Council as requested including Heidi Schweibert, if offer is accepted.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mrs. McQueen also stated several upcoming events in Levy County: Williston FFA Clay Shoot and the Wild Hog Canoe and Kayak Race on April 23^rd, Chiefland FFA Alumni Rodeo, Farmers Markets in Cedar Key and Inglis, Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens event in Williston April 30^th through May 1^st.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

Alesha Renaudo

2016. Presenting first Quarter Report for FY 2016.

 

Mrs. Renaudo presented the Quarterly Report to the Board for the first quarter ending 12-31-15.

 

A. Presenting the FY 2015-2016 first quarter write-off’s to the Board for approval.

 

Mrs. Renaudo requested Board approval for the first quarter write-off’s for the Department of Public Safety in the amount of $15,217.02.

 

Questions were asked by Joseph Lander, Terry Witt, Toni Collins and James Campbell.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the first quarter write-off’s for the Department of Public Safety as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Rooks votes NO.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Alice LaLonde, Office Manager

Mrs. Lalonde gave an update to the Board of a one-year extension which had been granted for the Shell Mound Road Grant until June 30^th 2017.

 

A. Request approval of Resolution 2016-012: Construction and Maintenance Agreement with FDOT for the resurfacing of CR 241 from CR 335/NE 75^th Street to the Alachua County Line in Levy County, FL.

 

B. Request approval of Resolution 20616-16: Endorsing the delivery of a project for Bridge 340010 at CR 456 (Gulf Blvd.) at Daughtry Bayou FDOT.

 

C. Request approval of Resolution 2016-17: Endorsing the delivery of project for Bridge 34011 at CR 456 (Gulf Blvd.) at Lewis Pass by FDOT.

 

D. Request approval of Resolution 2016-18: Endorsing the delivery of a project for Bridge 340014 at “C” Street, Cedar Key Channel by FDOT.

E. Request approval of Resolution 2016-19: Endorsing the delivery of a project for Bridge 340050 at C339 at the Waccasassa River by FDOT.

 

F. Request approval of Resolution 2016-020: Endorsing the delivery of a project for Reconstruction of CR 241 from CR 335/NE 75^th to Alachua County line by FDOT.

 

G. Request approval of Resolution 2016-01: Authorizing the execution of an agreement with FDOT for a SCOP grant for Re-Surface/Widening of CR 343/NE 60^th Street in Levy County, FL.

 

H. Request approval of Resolution 2016-02: Authorizing the execution of an agreement with FDOT for a SCOP grant for Re-Surface/Widening of CR 40A/SE 193^rd Place in Levy County, FL.

 

I. Request permission to authorize the execution of an agreement with FDOT for a SCOP grant for Re-Surfacing of Hardee Street, Cobb Street and Blitch Street in Levy County, FL. – TABLED –

J. Request approval of Resolution 2016-14: Authorizing the execution of an agreement with FDOT for a SCOP grant for Re-Surfacing of Hardee Street, Cobb Street and Blitch Street in Levy County, FL.

– TABLED –

K. Request approval of Resolution 2016-15: Authorizing the execution of an agreement with FDOT for SCRAP grant for Re-Surfacing of NW 110^th Avenue/Clay Landing Road in Levy County, FL.

 

Mrs. Lalonde requested Board approval of:

• Resolution 2016-012, Construction and Maintenance Agreement with FDOT for the resurfacing of CR 241 from CR 335/NE 75^th Street to the Alachua County Line by FDOT.
• Resolution 2016-16, endorsing the delivery of a project for Bridge 340010 at CR 456 (Gulf Blvd.) at Daughtry Bayou by FDOT.
• Resolution 2016-17, endorsing the delivery of project for Bridge 34011 at CR 456 (Gulf Blvd.) at Lewis Pass by FDOT.
• Resolution 2016-18, endorsing the delivery of a project for Bridge 340014 at “C” Street, Cedar Key Channel by FDOT.
• Resolution 2016-19, endorsing the delivery of a project for Bridge 340050 at C339 at the Waccasassa River by FDOT.
• Resolution 2016-020, endorsing the delivery of a project for Reconstruction of CR 241 from CR 335/NE 75^th to Alachua County line by FDOT.
• Resolution 2016-01; authorizing the execution of an agreement with FDOT for a SCOP grant for Re-Surface/Widening of CR 343/NE 60^th Street in the amount of $1,236,000.
• Resolution 2016-02, authorizing the execution of an agreement with FDOT for a SCOP grant for Re-Surface/Widening of CR 40A/SE 193^rd Place in the amount of $1,140,300.
• Resolution 2016-15, authorizing the execution of an agreement with FDOT for SCRAP grant for Re-Surfacing of NW 110^th Avenue/Clay Landing Road in the amount of $312,185.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve items A-H and item K as listed above.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

L. Request approval of Resolution 2016-022: Authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of FL for a Sovereignty Submerged Lands Easement at Dennis Creek in conjunction with the widening and re-surfacing of C326/SW 78^th Place (Shell Mound Road).

 

Mrs. Lalonde requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-022 authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida for a Sovereignty Submerged Lands Easement at Dennis Creek in conjunction with the widening and re-surfacing of C326/SW 78^th Place (Shell Mound Road).  Mrs. Lalonde stated the balance remaining on this grant is $962,472.45.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-22 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Sheriff McCallum spoke to the audience regarding recent burglaries in the county and encouraged everyone to be cautious and to call 911 if they see anything strange or suspicious in their neighborhood.

 

Toni Collins reminded everyone of the Old Florida Celebration of Arts this Saturday and Sunday in Cedar Key.

Mrs. Collins announced the historic Isaac Hardee house in Chiefland has been purchased and is being moved to a new location in Chiefland to be restored to its original state.

 

Terry Witt asked if there had been a decision made regarding DPS employee raises.  This question was addressed by Mr. Moody.  He advised Mr. Witt he could obtain a copy of the latest information received by the Board office.

 

Katie with the Town of Bronson reported the next Farmer’s Market in Bronson will be on May 7^th, which is the same day as the Blueberry Pageant.  The Blueberry Parade is on Friday, May 13^th and the Blueberry Festival is on May 14^th beginning with the 5K at 7:00 A.M.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Joyner commented on the Congressional District proposed changes.

 

Comm. Rooks spoke of recent meetings she has attended with FDOT regarding the bridges in Cedar Key.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks reported the Suwannee River Fair went well.  He reminded everyone of the Wild Hog Canoe Race coming up on April 23^rd which is also the same day as the Williston FFA skeet shoot.  He also invited everyone to attend any of the local Youth League baseball games on the weekends.

 

Comm. John Meeks reported of the North Central Florida Planning Council meeting he attended last Thursday.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:28 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                     BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

________________________________________                    ________________________________________

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

 

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MARCH 8, 2016

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on March 8, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman John Meeks

Comm. Rock Meeks

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm. Mike Joyner

 

Also present were:

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

 

 

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

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER	122842-123032
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,459,669.76
ROAD	53,600.46
SHIP	44,100.00
PAL LIBRARY	12,572.29
MOSQUITO CONTROL	1,685.59
TRANSPORTATION	18,072.04
911	12,560.17
EMS	38,306.66
FIRE	67,884.63
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	4,834.16
UTILITIES	1,073.86
ADD COURT COSTS	1,593.26
IMPACT FEES – PARKS	2,331.94
CAPITAL PROJECTS	850.00
LANDFILL	63,116.50
TOTAL	$  1,782,251.32
EFT PAYMENT	$       33,975.19

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes from the regular Board Meetings listed below were presented for Board approval:

 

December 22, 2016 (Amended)                     January 5, 2016

January 19, 2016                                             February 2, 2016

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the “Amended” Minutes for the December 22, 2016 Regular Board Meeting as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on January 5, 2016 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on January 19, 2016 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on February 2, 2016 with changes as stated.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Comm. John Meeks announced the passing of Dogan Cobb, a long-time resident of Bronson and WWII Veteran.

Wilbur Dean stated the viewing is today at the Bronson First Baptist Church from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. and the funeral services will be tomorrow, March 9^th at 2:00 P.M. also at the Bronson First Baptist Church.

Toni Collins added, while Mr. Cobb was away serving in WWII, his wife served in his place continuing his job duties until he returned.

 

Joseph Lander spoke to the Board requesting the status of the quality assurance report from the Department of Public Safety as spoken of at a previous meeting.

 

Comm. John Meeks stated the report is on the agenda and will be given today.

 

 

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

David Pieklik

Presentation of quotes to purchase display stands for business resources, including incentives and how-to guides.

 

Mr. Pieklik presented quotes to the Board and requested Board approval to purchase eight (8) display stands for business resources, including incentives and how-to guides.  The quotes are listed below:

 

Allen Display                                      $3,458.21

National Business Furniture               $1,464.53

Apex                                                   $   329.99

 

Mr. Pieklik requested the Board approve the purchase from Allen Display as the quality of this product meets the needs of the Nature Coast Business Development Council.  The other vendors did not have countertop models which are necessary for several locations.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of eight (8) display stands from Allen Display as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

INGLIS TOWN COMMISSIONER

 

Ann Morin

Inform Commissioners on the Safe Route to School Program Grant (SRSP) also request a letter of support.

 

Ms. Morin requested a Letter of Support from the Board for the Safe Routes to School Program for Inglis and Yankeetown.  This project will give the Towns the opportunity to provide lighted walkways to the towns school and the library for the areas children.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the request for a Letter of Support as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Joyner asked Mrs. Whitehurst if this same program could help the school in Raleigh.

 

Tisha Whitehurst answered she had given the Safe Routes to School Grant program paperwork to the administration at the school in Raleigh and has spoken to officials at Whitehurst Construction who have indicated they are in support of this project.  This application process is in the very beginning stages.

 

 

 

SHAUNNA LAMB

 

Requesting to have remaining SHIP loan balance either forgiven or reduced.

 

Darlene Barnhill, mother of Shaunna Lamb spoke to the Board explaining her daughter’s situation and requested the Board consider reducing some or all of her SHIP loan.

 

After discussion, Comm. Joyner made the suggestion of the Board looking into the possibility of assisting Mrs. Lamb at the next regular Board meeting.

 

The Board agreed to have Mrs. Barnhill come back at the next Regular Board Meeting on March 22^nd.

 

 

DRINDA MERRITT, MAYOR OF INGLIS

DEBRA WEISS, MAYOR OF YANKEETOWN

 

Requesting approval and signature of the Withlacoochee River Basin Economic Development Compact.

 

Mayor Merritt spoke to the Board requesting approval with the Chairman’s signature of the Withlacoochee River Basin Economic Development Compact.  Mayor Merritt explained this is a multi-jurisdictional cooperation for economic development and recreational development and the county has no financial obligation.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve with the Chairman’s signature the Withlacoochee River Basin Economic Development Compact as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

Request approval of the Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson scope of services for our annual assessment programs for fiscal year 2016-17 for EMS, Fire Protection, Road Maintenance, and Solid Waste.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson scope of services for the EMS, Fire Protection, Road Maintenance and Solid Waste Assessment Programs for fiscal year 2016-2017.  Mr. Moody explained the rates are the same as they were for 2015-2016 and are listed below:

 

Fire Protection                        $10,000

Road Maintenance                  $  8,000

Solid Waste                             $  7,500

EMS                                        $10,000

Total                                        $35,500

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Annual Assessment Programs as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Renate Cannon spoke regarding this item and Mr. Moody addressed her concerns.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, General Manager

A. Request Board approval for Notice of Grant Award for Section 5339 and approval to purchase bus in the amount of $85,000.00.

 

Mr. Moody requested on behalf of Mrs. Conley Board approval for the Notice of Grant award for Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program including approval to purchase a bus with these funds in the amount of $85,000.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Notice of Grant Award for Section 5339 and approval to purchase a bus as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request Board direction for approval process on all future Notice of Grant Awards (NOGA) from FDOT transportation grants, specifically whether NOCA’s must come to the full Board for approval or may be approved by the Chair pursuant to the authorizing Resolution for the applicable grant.

 

Mr. Moody requested Board direction concerning the approval process on all future Notice of Grant Awards NOGA) from FDOT transportation grants.  He explained in the past NOGA’s were signed by the Chairperson without being brought before the Board for approval as the authorizing resolution for the applicable grant gives the Chairperson the authority.  The standard form of the NOGA’s have been changed by FDOT now including audit requirements and commitments not in prior NOGA forms.  The new forms have a date at the top and the County will have 60 days to approve and return to FDOT to be dated.  Once the signed NOGA is received back from FDOT, the approved items can be ordered.  In the event this process does not take place within the 60 days allowed by FDOT, the funding will be taken from the County.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the approval process for all future Notice of Grant Awards from FDOT Transportation Grants requiring they come to the Board for full approval.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

PARKS & RECREATION

 

Matt Weldon, Director

Request Board approval to award Bid Project for Geophysical Services at the two (2) Blue Springs areas.

 

Mr. Moody requested on behalf of Matt Weldon Board approval to award Bid Project to Geophysical Services at the two (2) Blue Springs areas.  The investigation is to map the top of sediments & top of rock within the spring areas and to locate possible non-functioning spring vents for future dredging.  The bids received are as follows:

 

R.M. Baker, LLC                                $17,000

GeoView, Inc.                                     $  4,000

SpotLight Geo Services, LLC            $  8,500

 

Atty. Brown requested the motion include authorization for the Chairman to sign the Contract.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve the Bid Project to GeoView, Inc. and to authorize the Chairman to sign the Contract.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Moody added the next union negotiation meeting will be on Thursday, March 17, at 11:00 A.M. at the Department of Public Safety complex.

 

 

ANIMAL SERVICES

 

David Weatherford, Director

A. Present a Quarterly Report on Shelter Statistics.

 

Mr. Weatherford presented to the Board the quarterly statistics of intakes, adoptions, rescues, and euthanasia of animals at the shelter.

 

Mr. Weatherford reported to the Board funding had been received for the construction of a cat room and construction has begun.  This will be a 16’ x 24’ room located in a warehouse separate from the dogs.  There will be a cage area, a visiting area and a small isolation unit.  The room will be used to house adoptable cats and kittens and can be used to house citizens’ cats in case of a hurricane.

B. Inform the Public of the next Adoption Event to be held tentatively on May 7, 2016 from 9 A.M. – 1 P.M.

 

Mr. Weatherford announced the next adoption event is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, May 7^th from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Tractor Supply in Chiefland.  Adoptions include a rabies shot and micro-chip for the animal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

533. Motion to approve Deferred Payment Loan Agreement, Mandy Cribbs-PA #533.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Mandy Cribbs – PA #533 in the amount of $14,450.00.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Mandy Cribbs – PA #533 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

A. Staff respectfully request the Levy County Board of County Commissioners approval a motion to accept the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee’s (AHAC) recommendation of “no changes” to Levy County’s Current Affordable Housing Incentive Strategies, as contained within the County’s current Local Housing Assistance.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee’s (AHAC) recommendation of “no changes” to Levy County’s Current Affordable Housing Incentive Strategies, as contained within the County’s current Local Housing Assistance.  Approval of the AHAC recommendations will ensure the County’s LHAP will be maintained in compliance with all state and federal requirements.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee’s recommendation of “no changes” to Levy County’s Current Affordable Housing Incentive Strategies as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request Board approval and Chair’s signature on attached Documents required by Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to close-out the County’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP3) Grant 12D-Q5-05-48-01-F05.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval and signature of the Chairman on the attached Documents required by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to close-out the County’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP3) Grant 12D-Q5-05-48-01-F05.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve with the Chairman’s signature the County’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grant as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

2014. Request approval of corrections providing technical clarification to County’s Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) Fiscal year 2013/2014, 2014/2015 and 2015/2016, with corrections retroactive to FY 2013/2014. Staff respectfully requests the Board’s approval of Resolution 2016-10.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-10 approving corrections providing technical clarification to the County’s Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for fiscal year 2013/2014, 2014/2015, and 2015/2016 with corrections to Exhibit C: Housing Delivery Goals Chart #2002 due to a scriveners error.  The recommendation for the clarifying revision comes as a result of a review of the LHAP in accordance with the SHIP Program.  The changes to the chart will bring them into compliance/conformity with the existing LHAP.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-10 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

A. Request the Board to ratify submission of four (4) applications for the 2016 Department of Health (DOH) EMS Matching Grant.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval to ratify submission of four (4) applications for the 2016 Department of Health (EMS) Matching Grant which are 90/10 grants.  The items on the applications are listed below:

 

 

 

 

 

• 12 Stretcher Auto Load Systems $301,168.56

Maximum County Share: $75,292.14 if all 12 are awarded.

 

• 6 Vents $  44,284.80

Maximum County Share: $11,071.20 if all 6 are awarded.

 

• 4 LUCAS CPR Devices $  98,128.00

Maximum County Share: $24,532.00 if all 4 are awarded.

 

• 2 High Fidelity Simulation Manikins $171,168.69

Maximum County Share: $42,792.17 if both are awarded.

 

Chief Knowles stated the funds would not be expended until fiscal year 2016/2017.

 

Audience members who spoke regarding these applications were Dana Sheffield, Scott Lipman and Terry Witt.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve ratification of submission of four (4) applications for the 2016 Department of Health (EMS) Matching Grant as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B. Requesting Board approval to disassemble and remove the Henry Beck and Spillway radio towers.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval to disassemble and remove the Henry Beck and Spillway radio towers.  Chief Knowles explained the towers are not operational and repairs would be cost prohibitive.  Chief Knowles stated one bid had been received and two more are coming.  The cost is expected to be less than $2,500 for each tower.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to table the item until all bids have been received.  The motion dies for lack of second.

 

Questions were asked by Terry Witt and answered by Chief Knowles.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve disassembly and removal of the Henry Beck and Spillway radio towers as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:47 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:00 A.M.

C. Providing the Board with the results of the equality assurance (QA) from Regional General Hospital of Williston (RGHW) concerns.

 

Chief Knowles provided to the Board results of the equality assurance (QA) from Regional General Hospital of Williston (RGHW) concerns discussed at the February 16^th Board meeting.  Chief Knowles stated no discrepancies were found in how the employees handled each situation which was reviewed.

 

Joseph Lander, an employee of Dr. Pagidipati over Marketing and Compliance at Regional General Hospital in Williston spoke to the Board stating it is the belief of those at Regional General Hospital, based on memos they have looked at, employees of the Levy County Department of Public Safety are being told by their administrators not to take people to Regional General Hospital either directly or through a series of carving them out of the transport protocol.

 

Comm. John Meeks stated the Board was satisfied with the investigation which was conducted and suggested Regional General Hospital have an independent investigation done if they wish to extend the investigation further.

 

Comments were made by Terry Witt, Renate Cannon and Ron Grant from the audience.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Alice LaLonde, Office Manager/Casey Duquette

A. Request adoption of Resolution 2016-05 approving the petition to vacate, abandon and close portions of SW 123^rd Avenue a/k/a Palm Avenue, and SW 122^nd Terrace, a/k/a Walnut Avenue, located in Cedar Key Heights Section B Subdivision, as requested by petitioners, James G. Mason II, Nancy K. Mason, Robert E. Palmer and Jamie Palmer.

 

Mrs. LaLonde requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-05 approving the petition to vacate, abandon and close portions of SW 123^rd Avenue a/k/a Palm Avenue, and SW 122^nd Terrace, a/k/a Walnut Avenue, located in Cedar Key Heights Section B Subdivision, as requested by petitioners, James G. Mason II, Nancy K. Mason, Robert E. Palmer and Jamie Palmer.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-05 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B. Request approval of Resolution Number 2016-007 granting temporary easement to FDOT for Bridge #340010 on CR 456 at Daughtry Bayou in Levy County, FL.

 

Mr. Duquette requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-07 granting temporary easement to FDOT for Bridge #340010 on CR 456 at Daughtry Bayou in Levy County, FL.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-07 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Request approval of Resolution Number 2016-006 granting temporary easement to FDOT for Bridge #340011 on CR 456 at Lewis Pass in Levy County, FL.

 

Mr. Duquette requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-006 granting temporary easement to FDOT for Bridge #340011 on CR 456 at Lewis Pass in Levy County, FL.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-006 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

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

 

Mrs. LaLonde presented an estimate from Beard Equipment in the amount of $6,129.91 for repairs to the transmission on a grader.

 

After discussion, Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the repair to be done by Beard Equipment for an amount not to exceed $10,000.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

Requesting approval of Levy County Public Utility Crossing and Right-of-Way Use Agreement (“Agreement”) with Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC (“Sabal Trail”), and authorize acceptance of permit fee when paid by Sabal Trail.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of the Levy County Public Utility Crossing and Right-of-Way Use Agreement with Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC, and authorize acceptance of permit fee when paid by Sabal Trail.  Sabal Trail will work with the County Road Department to obtain permits for each of the right-of-way crossings required.  The total fee for the permit review and for the rights for of the County rights-of-way will be $130,000.  Attorney fees of $25,000 for outside counsel related to extensive negotiations for the Agreement will also be paid by Sabal Trail.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Levy County Public Utility Crossing and Right-of-Way Use Agreement and acceptance of permit fees as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Toni Collins, Renate Cannon, Ron Grant and Scott Lipman spoke regarding Sabal Trail.

 

Terry Witt asked if an issue had been resolved regarding the Courthouse hours for business.

Mr. Moody stated the Board office is open at 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.  All other constitutional officers open their offices at 8:30 A.M. and close at 4:40 P.M.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. John Meeks announced the passing of Dogan Cobb, a long-time resident of Bronson.

Wilbur Dean stated the viewing is today at the Bronson First Baptist Church from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. and the funeral services will be tomorrow, March 9^th at 2:00 P.M. also at the Bronson First Baptist Church.

 

Comm. Joyner announced the 39^th Annual Wild Hog Canoe/Kayak Race is coming up on Saturday, April 23^rd.  This is a fundraiser each year to benefit the LARC.  Comm. Joyner stated the Ride-to-Provide is coming up later and he will bring back more information as the date approaches.

 

Comm. Rooks announced several events coming up:  On Saturday, March 12^th from 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. the Levy County Historical Society is presenting author, Patrick Smith, Jr. at the Cedar Key RV Resort.  There will also be other authors present.

On May 7^th, there will be an animal adoption event at the Chiefland Tractor Supply.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks announced the Suwannee River Fair begins this weekend ending with the sale on March 23^rd and the CAAA Baseball Bash is this Saturday at Strickland Park in Chiefland.

 

Comm. John Meeks

Appoint David Shewey to District One on the Board of Adjustments.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to appoint David Shewey to District One on the Board of Adjustments as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. John Meeks spoke of the Bronson SCOP Grant and stated having Mrs. Whitehurst, Grants Coordinator work with them would help the Town of Bronson and allow Mrs. Whitehurst the opportunity to go through the process.  The Town of Bronson will submit a letter requesting Mrs. Whitehurst’s assistance.

 

Comm. John Meeks gave Legislative updates.

 

Comm. John Meeks announced the Civil War Re-enactment at Kirby Farms in Williston will be taking place.  The Chiefland Farmer’s Market will be at the Train Depot on March 12^th and 26^th.  On March 19^th, there will be a Spring Into Spring event at Manatee Springs State Park in Chiefland which will take place from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.  The South Levy Marketplace will be taking place in Inglis on March 26^th from 9:00 A.M.to 1:00 P.M.  March 31^st – April 3^rd will be the dates for the Levy County Fair in Williston at the Horseman’s Park.  The Chiefland FFA Alumni will have a rodeo March 18^th and 19^th.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:20 P.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                     BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

________________________________________                    ________________________________________

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

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on February 2, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman John Meeks

Comm. Rock Meeks

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm. Mike Joyner

 

Also present were:

 

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

 

 

Chairman John Meeks called the Meeting to order at 9:10 A.M.  Comm. Rock Meeks gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER	122423-122594
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,261,816.70
ROAD	35,223.81
SHIP	30,350.73
PAL LIBRARY	3,172.68
TRANSPORTATION	1,144.04
911	12,560.17
COURT FACILITIES	1,665.88
EMS	14,679.64
FIRE	56,126.00
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	2,183.07
UTILITIES	633.50
DRUG TASK FORCE	1,228.08
IMPACT FEES – PARKS	1,622.08
LANDFILL	95,498.55
TOTAL	$ 1,517,904.93
EFT PAYMENT	$      29,993.15

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Dana Sheffield reminded everyone City Elections are going on today in Fanning Springs for the vacant City Commissioner seat.

 

 

WILLIAM BETZ AND DOTTI HYDUE

 

Requesting staff mow easements only after litter is removed and modifications to the Adopt-A-Road program to accommodate low-income seniors who would like to participate in the program.

 

Ms. Hydue spoke to the Board and requested some modifications to the Adopt-A-Road program to accommodate low-income seniors wishing to participate in the program.  She also requested they be notified when the Road Department mowing crews are scheduled to mow so they may pick up litter before the mowing is done.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

Requesting approval for Director Knowles to sign and submit the application and any certifications required for the 2016 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval to sign and submit the application and any certifications required for the 2016 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant.  The application will request funding for a countywide recruitment and retention program with no cost to the county.

 

Those in the audience who spoke regarding this item were Terry Witt and Jeff Hardison.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Chief Knowles signing and submitting the application and any certifications required for the 2016 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Alice LaLonde

Request approval and Chairman’s signature to adopt Resolution 2016-04 to schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. for the closure of a portion of SW 123 Ave, a/k/a Palm Avenue and SW 122 Terrace, a/k/a Walnut Ave, located in Cedar Key Heights Subdivision by petitioners James G. Mason, II and Nancy K. Mason, and Robert E. Palmer and Jamie Palmer.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve with the Chairman’s signature Resolution 2016-04 to schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SHIP

 

Shenley Neely, Director

Request approval of a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Mercedes Williams, PA #531 in the amount of $20,000 for an existing unit in Chiefland.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Mercedes Williams, PA #531 in the amount of $20,000 for an existing unit in Chiefland.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Mercedes Williams as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, General Manager

A. Request approval on several aspects of termination of contract with RouteMatch Software. Also asking approval to waive any bid procedures with approval to contract with CTS Software, Inc. and signature on a confidentiality agreement to review demonstration and related materials owned by CTS Software, Inc.

 

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval to terminate the contract with RouteMatch Software, the current software provider with the Chairman signing a letter to be drafted by the county attorney for termination; requested Board approval to waive any bid procedures with approval to contract with CTS Software.  Mrs. Conley explained CTS will waive the costs of the software in the amount of $54,720.00.  Upfront costs to initialize CTS Software will be in the amount of $7,800.00.  CTS Software is comparable with RM Software, however, will provide a savings of approximately $18,000 per year.  Mrs. Conley also requested Board approval for the Chairman’s signature on a confidentiality agreement to review demonstration and related materials owned by CTS Software, Inc.

Members of the audience who spoke were Kay Gaither, Terry Witt and Scott Lippmann.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the (1) Termination of contract with RoutMatch Software; (2) Waive bid procedures; (3) Contract with CTS Software, Inc. and (4) Chairman’s signature on a confidentiality agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request approval of Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement Number 1 for 5339 Grant and approval to expend $116,000.00 to purchase a bus. Project description is amended in the Supplemental JPA for vehicle purchase from one 23’ bus to one 28’ bus.

 

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval of the Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement Number 1 for the 5339 Grant and approval to expend the $116,000 to purchase a 28’ bus.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve the Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement Number 1 for the 5339 Grant and approval to purchase a 28’ bus as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

Request motion to approve Settlement Agreement between Plaintiff-Relator Jennifer Perez and Defendant Stericycle, Inc. by accepting and depositing the State of Florida Expense Warrant in the amount of $13,878.42.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of the Settlement Agreement between Plaintiff-Realtor Jennifer Perez and Defendant Stericycle, Inc. by accepting and depositing the State of Florida Expense Warrant in the amount of $13,878.42.  The acceptance and depositing of the State of Florida Expense Warrant will constitute the County’s acceptance of the Settlement Agreement.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve and accept the Settlement Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Dr. Devaiah Pagidipati, MD CEO of Regional General Hospital in Williston spoke to the Board regarding the transport of patients by the Department of Public Safety.  Dr. “P” indicated there had been instances where patients were advised by emergency medical personnel to be transported to hospitals other than Regional General in Williston.

 

Audience members who spoke regarding this item were:

 

Renate Cannon           Jimmy Jones

Art Maruna                  Anthony Spadavechia

Kay Gaither                Nancy Winninger

 

Comm. John Meeks stated he had requested confirmation of actual events where a patient had been diverted to another hospital after requesting to be transported to Regional General Hospital and had not received any evidence of this taking place.

 

Joseph Lander, Attorney for Regional General Hospital also spoke to the Board.

 

Scott Lippmann, City of Williston informed all of the passing of Bobby Williams.  He stated the funeral services will be this coming Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Williston.  Visitation will be at 10:00 A.M. and the funeral will be at 11:00 A.M.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Joyner announced there will be a Chili Cook-Off at the Williston Church of God on February 20^th.

Comm. Joyner asked if there had been any progress in hiring someone for the position formerly held by Bruce Greenlee?

Mr. Moody answered he would follow the Board’s lead with regard to hiring.  He stated the remaining staff had been doing the job with the assistance of Mr. Dean.

 

Comm. Rooks stated she will be attending a Small County Coalition meeting today in Tallahassee.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks announced there will be a FFA Rodeo coming up in March.  There will be a Chili Cook-Off and Pie/Cake sale benefiting the Chiefland FFA on February 12^th.  Comm. Rock Meeks reminded everyone the Suwannee River Livestock Fair and Sale will be coming up in March.

 

Comm. John Meeks stated the Yankeetown/Inglis Lions Club will have their 4^th annual SuperBowl weekend breakfast for any wishing to participate.  The Cedar Key Lions Club has a Dinner/Dance planned for February 14^th which will include a silent auction.  On February 20^th the Cedar Key Arts Center presents their fun-filled “Home Tour”.  February 13^th and 27^th are the dates for the Chiefland Farmer’s Market.  February 27^th will also be the date for the Inglis/Yankeetown South Levy Marketplace.  Comm. John Meeks stated the Superintendents Gala will be on February 20^th.

The Florida Association of Counties in conjunction with the Small County Coalition is having their Legislative Days in Tallahassee today and tomorrow.

Comm. John Meeks stated Albert Fuller, Extension Agent is being replaced in the interim by Brian Estevez who will be the Levy County Extension 4-H Youth Development Agent and Ms. B.J. Jarvis is serving as the interim County Extension Director.

Comm. John Meeks spoke of an e-mail received from Steve Minnis of the Suwannee River Water Management District regarding concerns of the springs restoration and water supply, water conservation in Levy County so he is asking residents to contact their State Representative Charlie Stone and Senator Charlie Dean asking them to do what they need to do in order to protect Florida’s water supply.

Comm. John Meeks spoke of an e-mail received from the Florida Association of Counties regarding benefits Levy County receives from the Association.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:01 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                     BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

________________________________________                    ________________________________________

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

 

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on February 16, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman John Meeks

Comm. Rock Meeks

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Comm. Mike Joyner

 

Also present were:

 

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

 

 

Chairman John Meeks called the Meeting to order at 9:03 A.M.  Comm. Joyner gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER	122595-122841
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	548,320.36
ROAD	61,537.79
PAL LIBRARY	2,862.12
MOSQUITO CONTROL	241.66
TRANSPORTATION	3,597.14
COURT FACILITIES	15.00
EMS	38,960.32
FIRE	42,108.86
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	2,402.55
UTILITIES	1,591.38
COMMUNICATION	3,048.51
IMPACT FEES – PARKS	1,713.08
DEBT SERVICE	48,623.75
LANDFILL	9,722.64
TOTAL	$    764,745.16

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on December 22, 2015 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on December 22, 2015 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Mandy Offerly thanked the Board for making the meeting agenda available online.

 

PREBLE-RISH, INC.

 

Rob Davis, Project Manager

Approval of Notice of Award to Carter Excavating, Inc. for University Oaks Water System Improvements, Phase I.

 

Mr. Davis requested Board approval of the Notice of Award to Carter Excavating, Inc., the lowest qualified bid for the University Oaks Water System Improvements, Phase I funded by a SRWMD grant 100%.  The bids received are listed below:

 

Hartman Civil Construction               $193,632.00

Art Walker Construction                    $  56,556.00

GWP Construction                             $126,667.20

General Underground                         $166,464.48

Carter Excavating                               $112,674.00

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Notice of Award with the Chairman’s signature to Carter Excavating, Inc. as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

Request to approve the purchase of Summit trailer for hauling garbage; Florida Sheriff’s Association of Counties Bid #15-13-0904.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval for the purchase of a Summit trailer for hauling garbage by utilizing the Florida Sheriff’s Association bid price.  This purchase will be reimbursed with the annual grant received from the State in the amount of $45,454 for the 2015-2016 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the purchase of the Summit trailer as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL

 

Follow up as requested by Chairman John Meeks.

 

Dr. Devaiah Pagidipati, M.D. introduced three (3) individuals who told of their experience of being advised to be transported to a hospital other than Regional General Hospital in Williston.  Those who spoke were:  Corina Edwards, Humani, Pharmacy Director at RGH and Linda Johnson.

 

Dr. “P” read into public record a letter from Lamar Stegall who stated the EMS staff denied his request to be transported to Regional General Hospital and a letter from the Good Samaritan Hospital in Williston.

 

Others who spoke on behalf of Regional General Hospital were:

 

Joseph Lander             Lisa Sampson              Andrew McCloud

Destiny Edwards        Linnette Nolte

Robert Mack               Latoya James

 

Comments from the audience were made by Nancy Winninger, Renate Cannon and Ron Grant.

 

Dr. “P” informed the Board the hospital may close in 60 days due to limited patients being transported to them and the large number of indigent patients they cannot turn away for treatment.

 

Dr. Jason Jones, Medical Director for Levy County spoke of the policy for patient rights which is in place for nearly all of Florida which states if a patient is awake, alert and has the capacity to make medical decisions for themselves, the patient gets to determine which hospital they want to be taken to.

 

After discussion, the Board agreed to investigate the allegations presented to them.

 

 

The meeting recessed at 10:25 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:36 A.M.

 

 

CITY OF CEDAR KEY

 

Mayor Heath Davis

Request Road Department to remove fill around bridge area.

 

Mr. Davis requested the Board to direct the Road Department to remove sand and rock in an amount equivalent to the fill material utilized to repair the bridge and roadbed restoring the navigability of the channel.

 

Individuals from the audience who spoke regarding this item were Mike O’Dell and Carl Robinson, Charter Fishermen.

Renate Cannon also spoke stating Cedar Key receives CRA money and questioned why they would not make use of these funds.

 

Comm. Rooks recommended the City of Cedar Key contacting the Florida Department of Transportation for assistance.

 

After further discussion, Comm. Rooks made a motion to have Atty. Brown to DOT informing them of the concerns of the City of Cedar Key with regard to the sand and rock which has filled the channel beneath the Dock Street Bridge and requesting their assistance.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Toni Collins reminded everyone this Saturday is the Open House for the Cedar Key Light Station from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

 

 

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

David Pieklik, Executive Director

2016. Regular activities report January/February 2016.

 

Mr. Pieklik gave a brief progress on activities and accomplishments to the Board for the Nature Coast Business Development Council for January and February, 2016.

 

1. Request approval to appoint Jeff Edison, Assistant Superintendent of Schools to the Nature Coast Business Development Council. This appointment fulfills the Education seat.

 

Mr. Pieklik requested Board approval to appoint Jeff Edison, Assistant Superintendent of Schools to the Nature Coast Business Development Council to fill the Education seat.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to appoint Jeff Edison to the Nature Coast Business Development Council filling the Education seat as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

ADOPT ORDINANCE 2016-01

 

An ordinance amending Chapter 47 of the Levy County Code of Ordinances pertaining to impact fees, amending sections 47-2, 47-3, 47-5, 47-46, 47-66, 47-68, 47-69, and 47-70 concerning impact fees sin general, Emergency Medical Systems impact fees, and Road impact fees specifically, including a new rate schedule for Road impact fees and definitions and legislative findings related thereto; providing for alternate Fire Protection impact fee calculations; providing for payment and use of Fire Protection impact fees; providing for individual calculations of Fire Protection impact fees; providing for codification; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.

 

Lynn Hoshihara spoke to the Board requesting approval and presented the proposed amendments to Chapter 47 of the Levy County Code of Ordinances as listed above.

Clancey Miller of Duncan and Associates also spoke.

 

 

Comments were made by Terry Witt and Renate Cannon.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Ordinance 2016-01 adding the date of June 1^st as the effective date in Article 19 B and changing the reference in the same section, Article 13 to Article 15.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

GRANTS COORDINATOR

 

Tisha Whitehurst

Request approval for the Amendment to the existing Tetra Tech Contract to be amended to meet the requirements for Department of Treasury to receive RESTORE Act Planning assistance grant funds.

 

Mrs. Whitehurst requested Board approval of the Amendment to the existing Tetra Tech Contract to meet the requirements for the Planning Assistance Application.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Amendment to Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

1. Requesting the Board’s approval and the Chairman’s signature to send a notice to EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. to renew the Billing Services Agreement with them for a one-year term.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval and the Chairman’s signature to send a notice to EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. to renew the Billing Services Agreement with them for a one-year term.

 

Comm. Joyner mad a motion to approve with the Chairman’s signature the notice to EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

2. Presenting the FY 2014-2015 fourth quarter write-off’s to the Board for approval.

 

Chief Knowles presented and requested Board approval of the FY 2014-2015 fourth quarter write-off’s in the amount of $316,110.44.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the FY 2014-2015 fourth quarter write-off’s for the Department of Public Safety as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.  Comm. Rooks voted NO.

 

2015. Presenting our Fourth Quarter Report for FY 2015.

 

Chief Knowles presented the Fourth Quarter Report for FY 2015 to the Board stating operational and administrative accomplishments and changes the Department has undergone.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Alice LaLonde, Office Manager

1. Request approval of CIGP application for CR 347 and Alice LaLonde having authorization to sign the application.

 

Mrs. LaLonde requested Board approval of the CIGP (County Incentive Grant Program) application for CR347 beginning at Alt. 27 and ending at US 19/98 for approximately 4.01 miles.  The Grant Project consists of widening and re-surfacing the roadway from the existing lane width of 20’ to 22’.

1. Request approval of CIGP application for CR 345 and Alice LaLonde having authorization to sign the application.

 

Mrs. LaLonde requested Board approval of the CIGP application for CR345 beginning at Alt. 27 and ending at SR129 for approximately 2.53 miles.  The Grant Project consists of widening and re-surfacing the roadway from the existing lane width of 20’ to 22’.

2. Request approval of SCRAP application for C32-B and Alice LaLonde having authorization to sign the application.

 

Mrs. LaLonde requested Board approval to submit the annual grant application for SCRAP (Small County Road Assistance Program) for C32-B beginning at SR24 and ending at C32 (NE 90^th Ave.).  The road is approximately .61 miles long and the Grant Project consists of re-surfacing the roadway.

3. Request approval of SCOP application for C40W and Alice LaLonde having authorization to sign the application.

 

Mrs. LaLonde requested Board approval to submit the annual grant application for SCOP (Small County Outreach Program) for C40W beginning at US 19/98 and ending at Bird Creek Boat ramp (end of road).  The road is approximately 6.63 miles long and the Grant Project consists of widening and re-surfacing the roadway from the existing lane width of 20’ to 22’.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve items A-D as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Dr. Jason Jones spoke in reference to the earlier comments made by Dr. “P” of Regional General Hospital in Williston disclosing the contents of packets which had been given to the Commissioners and himself.

 

Comments were made concerning the agenda item regarding Regional General Hospital.

 

Terry Witt asked for clarification as to what will be investigated by the Board concerning the allegations made by individuals earlier regarding transport to a hospital of their choice.

 

Chief Knowles answered a Quality Assurance Review will be done on the Patient Care Reports concerning the claims made by the individuals who spoke earlier.

 

Terry Witt also asked if the Board would be taking the “keys” to the hospital, should it close.

 

Comm. John Meeks stated Dr. “P” mentioned, but was not clear on several requests made to the Board earlier stating the County was in no position to take over a hospital financially.

 

Comments were also made by Toni Collins.

 

Renate Cannon questioned if the Certificate of Need was still alive.

 

Comm. John Meeks responded he had not been following this and had no answer at this time.

 

Ron Grant spoke regarding the Regional General Hospital issue.

 

Dana Sheffield announced there will be a Fly-In/Car Show/Community Expo at the Cross City Airport on April 23^rd.  Admission is free and businesses are encouraged to set up displays.

 

Matt Brooks stated the Levy County School Foundation Gala coming up on the 20^th and the Williston Church of God Cook-Off and Bow Shoot is this Saturday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Joyner presented a letter from Ted Thrasher to Chairman John Meeks who then read into public record.  The letter commended the Levy County Firemen who responded to a fire incident which happened SuperBowl weekend on his property.

 

 

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

 

ATTEST:                                                                                     BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

________________________________________                    ________________________________________

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

 

 

 

REGULAR MEETING
LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JANUARY 19, 2016

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on January 19, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman John Meeks
Comm. Rock Meeks
Comm. Danny Stevens
Comm. Lilly Rooks
Comm. Mike Joyner

 

Also present were:

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown
County Coordinator – Fred Moody
Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

 

 

Chairman John Meeks called the Meeting to order at 9:03 A.M.  Comm. Joyner gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER	122320-122422
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	49,649.83
ROAD	42,676.12
PAL LIBRARY	1,508.74
TRANSPORTATION	13,885.16
COURT FACILITIES	15.00
EMS	26,995.03
FIRE	59,356.70
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	4,252.24
UTILITIES	1,389.97
IMPACT FEES – PARKS	3,799.36
LANDFILL	17,608.97
TOTAL	$    221,137.12

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board meetings held on November 3, 2015, November 17, 2015 and December 8, 2015 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on November 3, 2015 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on November 17, 2015 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on December 8, 2015 with changes as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Dana Sheffield announced today is Primary Day in Fanning Springs to fill the vacant City Council seat.

 

Terry Witt asked if the hiring freeze in effect before the end of the fiscal year was still being upheld.

Comm. John Meeks and Fred Moody responded as of the new fiscal year, the hiring freeze had been lifted somewhat and elaborated on what the Board had agreed to do regarding replacement hiring for essential positions left vacant upon departure of an employee.

Linda Cooper requested the Board’s definition of “essential”.

A response and explanation was given by Comm. John Meeks.

Questions regarding position qualifications were asked by Kay Gaither.  Mr. Moody gave a response and explanation to the question.

 

 

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

David Pieklik

Presentation by Dr. Desai on proposed Assisted Living Facility in Chiefland. – TABLED –

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

Sheriff, Bobby McCallum

Request the Board accept and approve the 2016 FDLE Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant by: (1) reviewing and approving the grant award, (2) approving and signing the Certificate of Acceptance of Subgrant Award, (3) approving and signing the Certification and Conflict of Interest.  Upon approval of this award the use of grant funds in the amount of $34,540 will supplement the partial salary of one investigator for the Levy Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force 24.

 

Sheriff McCallum requested the Board accept and approve the 2016 FDLE Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $34,540 which will supplement the partial salary of one investigator within the Levy Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force 24.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to accept and approve the 2016 FDLE Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, General Manager

Request approval of the Board for the Service Agreement with Suwannee Valley Economic Council to provide trips to the meal sites in Chiefland and Williston during the period of January-December, 2016.

 

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval for the Service Agreement with the Suwannee Valley Economic Council to provide trips to the meal sites in Chiefland and Williston during the period of January-December, 2016 in the amount of $12,474.70.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Service Agreement with the Suwannee Valley Economic Council as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

Requesting the Board to ratify submission of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to include authorization for Director David Knowles to sign the application and certifications.

 

Chief Knowles requested ratification by the Board for the submission of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to include authorization for Director David Knowles to sign the application and certifications.  The application requests funding for exhaust removal systems for all units in the LCDPS fleet as well as four (4) complete sets of extrication equipment.  This is a 95/5 matching grant and the County’s proposed obligation is $19,200.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to ratify the submission of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant including authorization for Director David Knowles to sign the application and certifications as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Casey Duquette

Request Board approval for Resolution 2016-003 accepting temporary construction easement from Mr. Bobby J. Wilder and Mrs. Margaret Wilder.

 

Mr. Duquette requested Board approval of Resolution 2016-003 accepting a temporary construction easement from Mr. Bobby J. Wilder and Mrs. Margaret Wilder.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-003 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Ron Grant asked for clarification on the Board’s policy on “non-agenda items”.

Atty. Brown responded and explained the Board’s policy and stated it had not changed since 2013 when the Board adopted a policy which included non-agenda items allowing them to be heard by motion from the Board.

 

Terry Witt asked if there was a reason for the short agenda’s lately.

Comm. John Meeks answered he knew of no reason for the shorter length of the agenda’s.

 

Comments were also made by Renate Cannon.

 

Scott Lipman of Williston announced there will be a Public Records Request meeting/training session given by Joel Chandler, January 28^th at the Williston Methodist Church fellowship hall at 9:00 A.M.  This is open to the public.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Joyner stated he will be meeting with Senator Dean on Friday to discuss funding for the replacement of the elevators in the courthouse.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to appoint Toni Collins to the Board of Adjustments for District 4.

Questions were asked regarding this position not being advertised by Lou Jones, Linda Cooper and Terry Witt.

Comments were made by Toni Collins and Renate Cannon.

Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comm. Stevens requested a correction be made to the October 6^th minutes regarding the appointment of Linda Jane Cramer.

Comm. Stevens invited everyone to attend a free concert by the gospel group “The Neeland’s” coming up on January 31^st at the Williston Church of God at 6:00 P.M.

 

Comm. John Meeks stated the Tourist Development Council meeting is scheduled for the 1^st Thursday of the month.  He presented the 2016 Paddling.net calendar and noted Levy County has been featured for the 3^rd year.

Comm. John Meeks stated he will be attending Tourism Day in Tallahassee later today.  February 3^rd is 4-H Day at the Capitol.

Comm. John Meeks stated Pure Water Wilderness has disbanded.

Comm. John Meeks announced Albert Fuller will be retiring as the Ag. Extension Agent effective at the end of January.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fred Moody announced the County and the International Association of Firefighters, the Levy County Professional Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians Local will hold union negotiations on January 20^th and again on February 4^th at 11:00 A.M. at the Department of Public Safety.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:01 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                     BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

________________________________________                    ________________________________________

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

 

REGULAR MEETING
LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JANUARY 5, 2016

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on January 5, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman John Meeks
Comm. Rock Meeks
Comm. Danny Stevens
Comm. Lilly Rooks
Comm. Mike Joyner

 

Also present were:

 

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown
County Coordinator – Fred Moody
Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

 

 

Chairman John Meeks called the Meeting to order at 9:04 A.M.  Comm. Joyner gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER	122185-122319
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,819,372.87
ROAD	36,773.41
PAL LIBRARY	9,744.16
TRANSPORTATION	1,451.22
911	12,560.17
EMS	28,409.34
FIRE	56,352.58
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	4,529.06
UTILITIES	593.86
LANDFILL	12,645.31
TOTAL	$ 1,982,431.98

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

Request date and time for a Public Hearing to adopt Amended Impact Fee Ordinance for Roads.

 

Mr. Moody requested a date and time for a Public Hearing to adopt the Amended Impact Fee Ordinance for Roads.

 

After discussion, the Board agreed to set the date for the Public Hearing as requested for February 16^th at 11:00 A.M. or immediately following the Regular Board meeting.

 

 

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley,

Request Board approval for JPA (Joint Participation Agreement) 5311 Operation Funding Grant.

 

Mr. Moody requested on behalf of Mrs. Conley Board approval for the JPA 5311 Operation Funding Grant which is a 50/50 grant in the amount of $444,678.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the JPA 5311 Operation Funding Grant as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Stevens invited everyone to attend a free concert on January 31^st at 6:00 P.M. at the Church of God in Williston to hear the Neeland’s sing.

 

Comm. John Meeks asked if the Commissioners would like to make a decision on the 2016 Board Appointments.  Each Commissioner was presented with a list of appointments from the prior year.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to assign the Board Appointments as presented with no changes.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:18 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                     BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

________________________________________                    ________________________________________

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

 

REGULAR MEETING
LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DECEMBER 22, 2015

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on December 22, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman John Meeks
Comm. Rock Meeks
Comm. Danny Stevens
Comm. Lilly Rooks
Comm. Mike Joyner

 

Also present were:

 

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown
County Coordinator – Fred Moody

 

Chairman John Meeks called the Meeting to order at 9:04 A.M.  Comm. Joyner gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER	122037-122184
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	667,962.94
ROAD	66,937.41
PAL LIBRARY	26,441.02
MOSQUITO CONTROL	487.14
TRANSPORTATION	17,679.26
COURT FACILITIES	15.00
EMS	31,812.14
FIRE	9,054.88
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	10,128.51
UTILITIES	1,606.80
ADD COURT COSTS	637.62
IMPACT FEES – PARKS	125.41
CAPITAL PROJECTS	229,148.90
LANDFILL	59,060.39
TOTAL	$ 1,121,097.42

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on October 20, 2015 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on October 20, 2015 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Renate Cannon spoke to the Board requesting information regarding the next union negotiation meeting for the Department of Public Safety.

Mr. Moody responded the next date had not been set, but it is expected to be after the holidays.

 

 

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

 

David Pieklik

Presentation of regular activities and projects status report for the months of October-December, 2015.

 

Mr. Pieklik a presentation of regular activities and a status report to the Board for the months of October-December, 2015 for Nature Coast Business Development.

 

 

MILLS ENGINEERING COMPANY

 

Andrew Carswell, P.E.

Request approval of quote from Huss Drilling, Inc. to install monitoring well at Levy County Solid Waste Management Facility (Bronson Landfill) and to enter into contract with the Contractor.

 

Mr. Carswell spoke to the Board informing them the FDEP has requested additional groundwater monitoring due to the presence of chromium in one (1) detection well near the Class I disposal area.  The proposed well will be located at the zone of discharge and will be used for compliance as well as to determine if the analyte has moved away from the disposal area.  Mr. Carswell requested Board approval of a quote to install a monitoring well at the Levy County Solid Waste Facility (Bronson Landfill) and to enter into contract with the contractor.  The two bids received are as follows:

 

Huss Drilling, Inc.                  $5,450.51 + $27.50 per additional foot > 62.5’

Cascade Drilling, L.P.            $9,500.00 + $25.00 per additional foot > 62.5’

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the quote from Huss Drilling, Inc. and to enter into a contract with them as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

Request approval to purchase a used 613C Pan Caterpillar from Ring Power for $15,000.00 to be utilized in Class III.

 

Mr. Jerrels stated the Landfill’s current Pan is in need of repair and the motor needs to be rebuilt.  In order to stay in compliance with the permit, FDEP requires the Class III site to be compacted and covered weekly.  The rental cost for this type of equipment per month would be $12,500.  Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval to purchase a used 613C Pan Caterpillar from Ring Power in the amount of $15,000 to be utilized in leveling at the Class III site.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the purchase of a used Caterpillar 613C Pan from Ring Power as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

CHRISTOPHER AND DIANA TOPPING

 

Requesting a letter of support from the County to Suwannee River Water Management District for the exchange of real property for land adjacent to Topping’s Tract.

 

Mr. Topping made a presentation to the Board and requested a letter of support to the Suwannee River Water Management District regarding the exchange of real property for land adjacent to their tract near Cedar Key.

 

 

 

 

 

Members of the audience who spoke regarding this item were:

 

Toni Collins                            Frank Offerle                          Steve Stackhouse

Sue Colson                              Mandy Offerle                        Brack Barker

Margarete Hall                        Jay Bushnell                            Donna Bushnell

Jeri Treat                                 Tom Liebert

 

Andrew Gode, representing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service spoke to the Board giving the National Wildlife Refuge’s perspective regarding this issue.

Noah Valenstine, Executive Director of Suwannee River Water Management District also spoke.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to send a letter to the Suwannee River Water Management District requesting them to address the issue presented to the Board as they own and manage the land surrounding the tract in question.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner.

 

Comm. Stevens rescinds his motion and Comm. Joyner rescinds his Second upon Mr. Valenstine stating an extension would be given for comment from the Board until after the next Water Management District meeting on January 12^th.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:58 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:10 A.M.

 

 

ANIMAL SERVICES

 

David Weatherford, Director

Request adoption of Policies and Safety Procedures for volunteer program and general public kennel access.

 

Mr. Weatherford presented a proposed Policies and Procedures for Levy County Animal Services Department Volunteer Program and Kennel Access for Board approval.

 

Mary Taaffe spoke regarding the proposed Policies and Procedures and questions were asked by Linda Cooper and Terry Witt.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Policies and Procedures for the Animal Services Department Volunteer Program and Kennel Access adding “with Board approval.”  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Weatherford gave a quarterly report to the Board of the number of animals taken in at the Animal Services Department, adopted, micro-chipped, spayed and neutered, vaccinations administered, as well as the number which were euthanized.

Mr. Weatherford stated a verbal commitment had been given by an individual for a donation of $10,000 to assist with the construction of a building for cats at the Animal Services location.

 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

John MacDonald, Director

Discuss the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Project List.

 

Mr. MacDonald spoke to the Board regarding the Local Mitigation Strategy Project List noting there are some county projects which need to be revisited for their priority, or any additions or subtractions.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the LMS Project List with the addition of the Inglis project.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM

 

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

 

Sheriff McCallum requested the Board send a letter of support to Senator Dean, Representative Stone and to SLRS expressing the need for an E-Tower on the East side of Levy County.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to send a letter of support as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

1. Request approval from the Board and the Chairman’s signature on the Non-Institutional Medicaid Provider Agreement and Finger-Printing Exemption Form.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval and the Chairman’s signature on the Non-Institutional Medicaid Provider Agreement and Finger-Printing Exemption form.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Non-Institutional Medicaid Provider Agreement and Finger-Printing Exemption form with the Chairman’s signature as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

2. Requesting approval from the Board for a First Amendment to the License Agreement with American Tower, LLC for Licensor Contract Number 452689 for the American Tower Site identified as “Hay Farm” in Williston, Florida.

 

Chief Knowles requested Board approval for a First Amendment to the License Agreement with American Tower, LLC for Licensor Contract Number 452689 for the American Tower Site identified as “Hay Farm” in Williston, Florida.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the First Amendment to the License Agreement with American Tower, LLC as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Alice LaLonde

1. Ratification of Levy County Air Permit Renewal for the Air Curtain Incinerator.

 

Mrs. LaLonde requested ratification by the Board of the Levy County Air Permit Renewal for the Air Curtain Incinerator.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to ratify the Levy County Air Permit Renewal for the Air Curtain Incinerator as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

2. Request approval for the purchase of a 1993 Gradall 660E.

 

Mrs. LaLonde requested Board approval for the purchase of a 1993 Gradall 660E from a private individual, Ken Edwards in the amount of $18,500.  This piece of equipment will be used in the clean-up in the flooded areas around Inglis and Yankeetown as well as other areas of the county.

 

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the purchase of a 1993 Gradall 660E as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

Staff presentation on overview of legislative changes to the Comprehensive Planning process, the seven (7) year update process, changes in local conditions, and to hear recommendations made by the Planning Commission at their December 7^th regular meeting concerning these issues.

 

Ms. Neely presented to the Board an overview of legislative changes to the Comprehensive Planning process, the seven (7) year update process, changes in local conditions, and recommendations made by the Planning Commission at their December 7^th regular meeting concerning these issues.

 

 

 

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

All Commissioners wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 

Comm. Stevens stated the Christmas Cantata at the Williston Church of God was a success.

 

Comm. Rock Meeks stated the Christmas Parade in Chiefland went well and many people came out for it.  Kirby Farms is still going on if anyone would like to attend.

 

Comm. Rooks stated the Boat Parade in Cedar Key went well.

 

Comm. John Meeks reported Wreaths Across America was a huge success this year.  Comm. John Meeks stated a letter was received from Jack Hudson, District Commander of the AmVets District 16 thanking the Board for the donation of a bus recently.

 

Comm. John Meeks gave an update on the Restore Act and the amount Levy County could receive from the “Pot 3 Money” pending approval by the Governor.

 

 

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

 

ATTEST:                                                                                     BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

________________________________________                    ________________________________________

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

 

REGULAR MEETING
LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DECEMBER 8, 2015

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on December 8, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman John Meeks
Comm. Rock Meeks
Comm. Danny Stevens
Comm. Lilly Rooks
Comm. Mike Joyner

Also present were:

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown
County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Chairman John Meeks called the Meeting to order at 9:03 A.M.  Comm. Rock Meeks gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	121844-22036
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,546,557.85
ROAD	114,034.76
SHIP	14,704.92
PAL LIBRARY	17,602.75
TRANSPORTATION	1,961.41
911	39,042.43
COURT FACILITIES	4,925.00
EMS	81,095.73
FIRE	12,164.23
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	800.83
UTILITIES	1,270.72
DRUG TASK FORCE	339.59
LANDFILL	13,924.11
TOTAL	$1,848,424.33

MINUTES

The minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on October 6, 2015 were presented for Board approval.

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on October 6, 2015 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Renate Cannon spoke to the Board regarding the Department of Public Safety benefits such as pay increases, insurance and retirement eligibility and cost of fuel for Chief Knowles’ vehicle.

Chief Knowles stated raises are not something he can comment on as they are still in Union negotiations at this time.

Mr. Moody advised Mrs. Cannon the Department of Public Safety full-time employees are eligible for the same insurance and retirement benefits as all other Board employees.  Mr. Moody also stated the Board covers the fuel expense for all County vehicles and he would be happy to speak with Mrs. Cannon further if she would like to stop by his office later.

PUBLIC HEARING

Bill Hammond, Development Director

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

Comm. John Meeks asked if there was any ex-parte communication with any of the Commissioners.  Comm. Stevens stated he had ex-parte communication regarding one of the petitions.

1. Darlene H. Geiger, petitioning the Board for a Hardship Variance 15-06, to allow a second dwelling in order for her granddaughter to help care for her.

Mr. Hammond requested Board approval of Hardship Variance Ha.Va. 15-06 by petitioner Darlene H. Geiger to allow a second dwelling in order for her granddaughter to help care for her.

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve Hardship Variance Ha.Va. 15-06 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

1. Ken and Karen Arnold, petition the Board for a Hardship Variance 15-07, to allow a second dwelling in order to care for her mother and sister.

Mr. Hammond requested Board approval of Hardship Variance Ha.Va. 15-07 by petitioners Ken and Karen Arnold to allow a second dwelling in order to care Mrs. Arnold’s mother and sister.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Hardship Variance Ha.Va. 15-07 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rooks and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC HEARING

Anne Bast Brown, County Attorney

Adopt an Ordinance amending noise regulations.

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of Ordinance 2015-09 amending the County Code for Noise Regulations pointing out items within the ordinance addressing the concerns spoken of previously.  The Ordinance title was read into public record.

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

Members of the audience who spoke regarding the Ordinance were:  Renate Cannon and Art Maruna.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Ordinance 2015-09 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

Rob Batsel

Updates on the College of Central Florida, Jack Wilkinson Levy Campus.

Mr. Batsel gave an update to the Board regarding the College of Central Florida, Jack Wilkinson Levy Campus in Chiefland, FL.  He along with Marilyn Latner and Katie Hunt provided information of the progress being made at the campus location North of Chiefland and explained the future plans of how the campus will look once completed.  If all goes well, the campus is expected to open in August of 2017.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

A. Request direction on non-payment of fees by Mr. Robert Nichols, Country Music Fest Event.

Mr. Moody requested direction from the Board concerning the non-payment of fees by Mr. Robert Nichols regarding the Country Music Fest Event.  Mr. Moody stated the reduced amount of $910.00 agreed upon by the Board has not been paid and he reminded them Mr. Nichols had stopped payment on the original check in the amount of $2,730.00.

After discussion, Comm. Stevens rescinded his earlier motion to accept the amount of $910.00 and to legally pursue the original amount of $2,730.00, included any additional costs which may incur in this effort.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Presenting proposal of hauling un-stabilized sludge to A-Able Septic’s BTF for processing and land application.

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the proposal for the hauling of un-stabilized sludge to A-Able Septic’s BTF for processing and land application at the rate of $175.00 per hour as per the proposal received.

After discussion, Comm. Stevens made a motion to table this item until bids can be received.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Requesting approval to donate asset number 4899 (Chevy Cavalier) to the Alachua County Health Department.

Mr. Moody requested Board approval to donate Asset No. 4899 (1995 Chevy Cavalier) to the Alachua County Health Department.

Comm. Rock Meeks made a motion to approve the donation of Asset No. 4899 (1995 Chevy Cavalier) to the Alachua County Health Department as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Jacqueline Martin, Manager

Presenting proposed Worxtime Service Agreement for reporting requirements of the Affordable Care Act.

Mrs. Martin presented the proposed Worxtime Service Agreement for reporting requirements of the Affordable Care Act and explained what it includes.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the Worxtime Service Agreement as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIRES.

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Connie Conley, General Manager

A. Requesting approval of Resolution 2015-58 authorizing the signing and submission of grant application Section U.S.C. 5311 for Operational Funds in the amount of $300,000.00. The match for this grant is 50/50.

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval of Resolution 2015-58 authorizing the signing and submission of grant application Section U.S.C. 5311 for Operational funds.  Mrs. Conley stated this is a 50/50 grant in the amount of $300,000.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-58 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

348. Requesting approval of Resolution 2015-59 authorizing the signing and submission of grant application Section U.S.C. 5339 for Capital Funding in the amount of $157,348.00 for two 23’ wheelchair accessible busses. The purchase price of the busses will be paid up front and reimbursement will be 100%.

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval of Resolution 2015-59 authorizing the signing and submission of grant application Section U.S.C. 5339 for capital funding.  Mrs. Conley stated this is a 100% reimbursable grant in the amount of $157,348 which will be used to purchase two (2) 23’ wheelchair busses.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-59 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Knowles, Director

A. Requesting approval from the Board and Chairman’s signature for the annual County Award Grant for the improvement and expansion of EMS services as well as adoption of Resolution 2015-61.

Chief Knowles requested Board approval of Resolution 2015-61 and the Chairman’s signature for the annual County Award Grant for the improvement and expansion of EMS services.  The amount of the grant is $4,691 and these funds will be utilized to provide EMS training to County Emergency Responders.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-61 and the Chairman’s signature on the annual County Award Grant as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request approval from the Board and the Chairman’s signature for Amendment 2 between Levy County and Town of Inglis for fire services.

Chief Knowles requested Board approval and the Chairman’s signature for Amendment 2 between Levy County and the Town of Inglis for fire services.  This Amendment will obligate the Town of Inglis to cover Fire Districts 1 and 2.

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Amendment 2 between Levy County and the Town of Inglis with the Chairman’s signature as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Request approval from the Board and the Chairman’s signature for Amendment 2 between Levy County and Williston for fire services.

Chief Knowles requested Board approval and the Chairman’s signature for Amendment 2 between Levy County and the City of Williston for fire services.  This Amendment will obligate the City of Williston to provide first response fire services to Fire District 10 and “additional coverage area.”

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Amendment 2 between Levy County and the City of Williston with the Chairman’s signature as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Casey Duquette

Presenting proposal and information regarding culvert replacement in Inglis, “Butler Road”.

Mr. Duquette presented information to the Board regarding culvert replacement in Inglis, “Butler Road” stating the estimated cost is $106,388.55 and this is not a budgeted item.  Mr. Duquette spoke of the expense of renting a piece of equipment which would be needed for this job which the Road Department does not have and the comparison of the cost of purchasing the equipment.  Mr. Duquette stated he will check with the County Grants Coordinator to see if there are any grants available.

Comments were made by Mayor Weiss of Inglis, Renate Cannon and Terry Witt.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to direct Atty. Brown to send a letter to the Florida Department of Transportation requesting funding assistance with this project.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Carol McQueen, Director

Request approval of agreement between the Conservation Fund and Levy County Board of County Commissioners for $20,000.00 for the production of a Shellfish Trail Map, kick-off advertising campaign, and website map.

Mrs. McQueen requested Board approval of the agreement between the Conservation Fund and the Levy County Board of County Commissioners in the amount of $20,000.00 for the production of a Shellfish Trail Map to include clams, oysters, pink shrimp, recreational scallop harvesting, blue crab and stone crab for the coastal communities of Levy, Dixie, Taylor and Jefferson counties within the Big Bend region of Florida.  This will be the first regional Shellfish Map in Florida.

Comm. Rooks made a motion to approve the agreement between the Conservation Fund and Levy County Board of County Commissioners as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

NON-AGENDA ITEM

Comm. John Meeks asked if Sheriff McCallum would like to speak to the Board.

Sheriff McCallum stated the Sheriff’s Department was returning to the Board a check in the amount of $178,678.46, but stated there will be a need in the near future for a new 911 Dispatch center.

Comm. John Meeks asked if the Board would consider hearing a non-agenda item.

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

Comm. Stevens made a motion to earmark the money returned to the Board from the Sheriff’s Department for a Capital Building project of building a new 911 Dispatch Center.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Mr. Lipmann of the Town of Williston announced Williston will be hosting Joel Chandler who will be doing a seminar on Public Records Requests on January 28^th from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Ron Grant thanked John MacDonald for the work done through Emergency Management regarding ham radio operation in Levy County.

Atty. Brown spoke to the Board advising them of the discussion she had with Mr. Moody regarding law enforcement options for the matter with Mr. Nichols.

The Board agreed by consensus for staff to look into law enforcement options in the matter.

Toni Collins informed everyone the Levy County Historical Society has purchased the caboose on the way to the Waccasassa boat ramp and would like to develop it into a Levy County Welcome Center, moving it to where the Wild Hog Canoe Race ends.  She also invited everyone to attend the Writer’s Festival this Saturday in Sumner.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Appoint Chairman and Vice Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2015-16.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to re-appoint Comm. John Meeks as Chairman and Comm. Joyner as Vice-Chairman for 2016.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. John Meeks

Adopt Resolution 2015-62 withdrawing membership in North Florida Broadband Authority and rescinding prior Resolutions 2009-41, 2010-71 and 2013-10 related to such Authority.

Stu Willaker from the Columbia County Observer spoke regarding the North Florida Broadband Authority.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-62 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Rock Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

The Commissioners discussed filling Bruce Greenlee’s position at the Road Department and agreed to postpone filling the position at this time.

Comm. Stevens announced the Williston Church of God will be performing a Christmas cantata next Saturday and Sunday.  He also reported the Williston Christmas parade went well this past Saturday.

Comm. John Meeks reminded everyone of the Chiefland Christmas festival and the Inglis Christmas Parade coming up on December 12^th and reported of the Fanning Springs boat parade as well as the Wreaths Across America ceremony also planned for December 12^th at Rosemary Hill Cemetary in Bronson.

Comm. John Meeks reported he had attended the Department of Public Safety’s Firefighter I Ceremony held on Friday night.

The meeting recessed at 12:25 P.M.

The meeting reconvened at 12:35 P.M.

IMPACT FEE WORKSHOP

Heather J. Encinosa, Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson

Jim Duncan, Duncan Associates

Amending Chapter 47 of Levy County Code Ordinances

Jim Duncan, President of Duncan Associates spoke to the Board regarding Amending Chapter 47 of the Levy County Code Ordinances.

Heather Encinosa of Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson also spoke to the Board and presented a draft for Board review.  She suggested bringing it back at a Public Hearing to adopt after any changes are made.

The Board agreed they will conduct a Public Hearing in February on a date to be determined later.

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

ATTEST:                                                                                     BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

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