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BOCC Regular Meeting – June 5, 2012

July 17, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JUNE 5, 2012

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on June 5, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Benny Jerrels gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	108195-108304
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,206,043.83
ROAD	72,534.87
SHIP	150.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	2,478.00
TRANSPORTATION	3,986.08
911	14,000.00
COURT FACILITIES	4.00
EMS	9,065.51
FIRE	51,546.75
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	1,349.55
UTILITIES	1,138.08
DRUG TASK FORCE	1,001.00
COMMUNICATION	27,136.80
LANDFILL	1,623.10
TOTAL	$ 1,392,057.57

TRANSFER TOEMS	$ 20,000.00
WIRE TRANSFER-MEDICAID	$ 34,856.96
TOTAL	$ 54,856.96

MINUTES

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

May 8, 2012 May 12, 2012

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held May 8, 2012 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held May 22, 2012 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

Connie Asbell, Supervisor of Elections

A. Precinct Changes

Mrs. Asbell provided information to the Board and explained changes to the precincts and voting locations and requested Board approval.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve changes to the precinct and voting locations as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Steven Minnis, Suwannee River Water Management District

A. Water Shortage Restrictions

Mr. Minnis presented information to the Board regarding the recently approved Modified Phase III Water Shortage Order by the Suwannee River Water Management District restricting water usage due to reduced rainfall taking effect on June 13^th. It was explained it would be up to local Law Enforcement to enforce restrictions.

Comments from the audience were made by Renate Cannon and Barney Cannon.

The Commissioners agreed adopting a Resolution to encourage voluntary water conservation and to educate the public on water management practices rather than an Ordinance would be a wiser choice. The Commissioners agreed the Order and State Statute is already in place mandating water usage and were not in favor adding to the Sheriff’s Department or Code Enforcement Department’s already burdened personnel to police this Mandate.

Sheriff Smith spoke and agreed educating the public and encouraging water conservation would be the most sensible approach.

SOLID WASTE

Benny Jerrels, Director

A. Request approval of Resolution 2012-34, authorizing the 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 2012-34, authorizing the 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 stated the amount of the grant is $70,588.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-34 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

PLANNING

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

A. Request approval of Resolution 2012-35, as required by Florida Statute Section 381.00651, periodic evaluation and assessment of onsite sewage treatment and disposal system.

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-35, as required by Florida Statute Section 381.00651 which requires local governments containing a first magnitude spring either opt-out by resolution or adopt by local ordinance an onsite sewage treatment and disposal system evaluation and assessment program by no later than January 1, 2013.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-35 as requested with corrections. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Roxanne Gruver, an onsite engineer with Florida Onsite Wastewater Association spoke from the audience and suggested having legal counsel look into this before voting and also the expressed the importance of educating the public on how to better maintain their own septic systems.

SHIP

Shenley Neely, Director

A. Request approval of Modification number one (1) to the CDBG Grant Agreement.

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of Modification #1 to the CDBG Grant Agreement between the Department of Economic Opportunity andLevyCounty. The proposed modification is being requested to revise the County’s Activity Work Plan to reflect current “Date Start” and “Date End” timeframes.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Modification #1 to the CDBG Grant Agreement as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

A. Request permission to repair rock crusher at Gulf Hammock pit.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to have the rock crusher at the Gulf Hammock pit repaired. There is only one quote from Southeast Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $18,691.50, as they are the only company in the Southeast with a technician to do the work.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Southeast Equipment, Inc. to repair the rock crusher as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Connie Conley, General Manager

A. Request approval of Medicaid Amendment No. 4 for continuation of services for the period of July 1, 2012 thru June 30, 2013; contract amount $475,855.

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of the Medicaid Amendment No. 4 for continuation of services for the period of July 1, 2012 thru June 30, 2013. The amended amount is $475,855.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Medicaid Amendment No. 4 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request approval of Resolution 2012-31 authorizing the filing of a Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Grant Trip and Equipment application with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged; contract from July 1, 2012 thru June 30, 2013, contract amount $320,950.

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-31 authorizing the filing of a Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Grant Trip and Equipment application with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged; contract from July 1, 2012 thru June 30, 2013 in the amount of $320,950.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-31 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Request approval of Resolution 2012-29 authorizing the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council to file a Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Grant application with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged; contract from July 1, 2012 thru June 30, 2013, contract amount $17,861.

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-29 authorizing the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council to file a Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Grant application with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged; contract from July 1, 2012 thru June 30, 2013 in the amount of $17,861.

Comm. Bell made a motion the approve Resolution 2012-29 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY AGENT

Albert Fuller, Director

A. Request permission to purchase a riding lawn mower.

Mr. Moody requested Board approval on behalf of Mr. Fuller of a riding lawn mower for the Ag. Center and presented the bids received:

Lanes Yardware 60” cut $4,695.20

Lanes Yardware 52” cut $4,607.20

Greensouth Equipment 60” cut $7,794.00

Greensouth Equipment 60” cut $5,750.00

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the purchase of one of the mowers as above from Lanes Yardware, not to exceed $4,700. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Moody informed the Board of notification of the State Farm Service Agency inLevyCountyclosing. Soil and Water and NRCS will remain in their current location.

Mr. Moody informed the Board the Clerk’s Finance Department is working on budget figures in preparation of upcoming budget meetings to begin.

Mr. Moody reported to the Board today is the deadline to receive RFP’s for insurance and next Tuesday is the date scheduled for interviews beginning at 9:00 A.M.

After discussion by the Commissioners, it was agreed to change the date for the interviews to June 19^th, rather than on June 12^th.

The meeting recessed at 10:27 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:37 A.M.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Andy Andrews presented each Commissioner with a current copy of the Levy County Journal and spoke to the Board concerning where public notices from the Board are published. He questioned why the same notices were published more than once in all three of Landmark Communications newspapers recently costing the county $600 more than if it had been published the one time they were published with the Levy County Journal. Mr. Andrews requested the Board consider their policies concerning legal notices and urged them to consider the Levy County Journal for their publishing needs.

NON AGENDA ITEM – LIBRARY

Lisa Brasher, Library Director requested Board approval to hear a non-agenda item.

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

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval of the contract with SirsiDynix which will provide records for around $.04 per record in a marked format which will immediately go into the new contract. The total amount is $3,800.

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

COMMISSIONER REPORTS

Comm. Bell reported the Chiefland Watermelon Festival was a success this past weekend.

Comm. Bell stated Chiefland will be hosting the State T-Ball Tournaments the week of June 13^th.

The meeting recessed at 11:00 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 5:03 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING

2^nd Public Hearing to consider Adoption of Ordinance 2012-03 relating to Special Events Permits.

Atty. Brown presented information to the Board regarding changes to Special Event Permits to be done with the adoption of Ordinance 2012-03.

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

Individuals in the audience who spoke were:

Renate Cannon

Susan Watson stated she objected to the change regarding the 60-day time frame and the requirement to estimate of how many would be in attendance.

Comm. Stevens closed the hearing to the public and asked for comments from the Board.

Comm. Bell commented on the proposed Ordinance and made motion to Table the item until further review. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Adoption of Resolution 2012-26 amending fee schedule for permit fees and services charges for Development Department and adding the Road Department.

Atty. Brown presented Resolution 2012-26 for Board approval amending the fee schedule for permit fees and service charges for the Development Department and adding the Road Department.

After discussion, Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-26 with the following amendments:

Amend Paragraph 4 by deleting Section A8 of the Schedule and delete the references to statutory changes concerning non-residential farm buildings.

Section 5 and 6 are to remain as written in the Resolution.

Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:44 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – May 22, 2012

July 17, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MAY 22, 2012

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on May 22, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Comm. Joyner gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	108064-108194
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	(222,375.04)
ROAD	115,102.08
SHIP	10,380.00
NSP	173.70
TRANSPORTATION	35,031.25
COURT FACILITIES	19.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	474.69
EMS	34,602.36
FIRE	17,688.76
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	4,078.11
CDBG	213.59
UTILITIES	87.83
ADD COURT COSTS	2,200.80
IMPACT FEES – RD DIST II	1,530.00
LANDFILL	69,811.52
TOTAL	$ 69,018.65

CRIMESTOPPERS OF LEVY COUNTY

Paula Sprague, President

Request approval to continue function as previously authorized by the Commission to serve as a group within and for the Citizens of Levy County.

Mrs. Sprague requested Board approval of Crimestoppers of Levy County to continue function as previously authorized to serve as a group within and for the Citizens of Levy County.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the group “Crimestoppers of Levy County” as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Barbara Locke, Administrator

Presenting Amended Land Agreement as required to submit Fixed Capital Outlay request to the Department of Health for new facility.

Mrs. Locke requested Board approval of the amended Land Agreement as required to submit Fixed Capital Outlay request to the Department of Health for a new facility.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the amended Land Agreement as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

David Pieklik, Executive Director

Presenting Progress Report, March – April.

Mr. Pieklik presented a Progress Report of the Nature Coast Business Development Council for March – April, 2012 to the Board.

DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING

Dr. Kathryn Frank,UniversityofFlorida

Presentation on a project funded by the Florida Sea Grant: Planning for Sea Level.

Dr. Frank gave a power point presentation to the Board on a project funded by the Florida Sea Grant: Planning for Sea Level.

Individuals from the audience who spoke were Jeff Hardison and Mike West.

The meeting recessed at 9:59 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:13 A.M.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Knowles, Director

A. Request approval of Proclamation 2012-30, recognizing week of May 20-26 as Emergency Medical Services Week.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of Proclamation 2012-30, recognizing the week of May 20-26 as Emergency Medical Services Week and read the Proclamation into public record.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Proclamation 2012-30 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request approval of proposed draft letters for the former DOC Levy Forestry Camp facility.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of letters of support for the Department of Public Safety to acquire the former DOC Levy Forestry Camp facility as the Public Safety Department is in need of a larger facility and this site would be ideal. The letters of support from the Board would then be sent to the local Delegates requesting their support to pressure the Department of Corrections Secretary in acquiring this property. Mr. Knowles explained the property was originally purchased by the Board and donated to the State DOC. Over the past few months, Mr. Knowles has been diligently working with the Department of Corrections Secretary, Kenneth Tucker regarding the acquisition of this property with positive response.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve letters of support as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

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

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

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval for him to electronically sign for a 100% Grant from Globe Firefighting Gear which is due back by May 31^st.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Mr. Knowles to electronically sign and submit for the Globe Firefighting Gear Grant as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Joyner commended the Department of Public Safety for their work at the Expo from the weekend held at theWillistonAirport.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

A. Release of County right of way deeds through Resolution 2012-32 authorizing the Chair to execute the deeds for Dorsett Hills Subdivision.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval for the release of County right-of-way deeds through Resolution 2012-32 authorizing the Chair to execute the deeds for Dorsett Hills Subdivision. He explained the Road Department been attempting to secure right of way since 1997 upon a resident’s request, but since all residents have not agreed to deed right of way to the county, he is requesting this file be closed and all currently deeded right of way’s be returned to the landowners.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-32 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request approval of Resolution 2012-25 supporting the Legislative action establishing theMarine Lance Corporal Brian R. Buesing Memorial Highway.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-25 supporting the Legislative action establishing the portion of SR 24 between C347 and Bridge No. 340053 be known asMarine Lance Corporal Brian R. Buesing Memorial Highway.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-25 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Greenlee requested the Board hear a non agenda item.

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

Mr. Greenlee stated on May 9^th, they were contacted by Kissinger, Campo & Associates, the Engineering firm which does bridge inspections for the county. A detailed report of critical deficiencies and corrective action notice was received recently concerning Bridge No. 344005, which is theWatsonBridge on the way to the Gulf Hammock Rock Pit. Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to advertise for bids as the cost will be around $20,000 for replacement of the bridge.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Road Department requesting bids for materials to replace Bridge No. 344005 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

SOLID WASTE

Benny Jerrels, Director

Request permission to increase contract with Clean Harbors by 3%.

Mr. Jerrels first reported to the Board theRecyclingCenteris now back up and running.

Mr. Jerrels then requested Board approval to increase the contract with Clean Harbors by 3%.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the proposed contract increase with Clean Harbors by 3% as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown

A. Request direction regarding solid waste licensing, flow control and franchising and, if applicable, approval of proposal of Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson for legal services for completion of licensing ordinance, flow control regulations, and notice procedure for privatization of solid waste collections and disposal.

Atty. Brown presented to the Board a proposal from Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson to continue with amendments to an Ordinance to address flow control and licensing of the current and future haulers for Solid Waste through the County. Direction from the Board was requested if they would like to move forward with the flow control and licensing issue.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the proposals from Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Atty. Brown requested if September 11^th at 6:30 P.M. would be an agreeable date to schedule a Final Adoption Hearing on the Assessments.

The Commissioners agreed to this date.

B. Approve standard Memorandum of Agreement for Limited County Access to Florida System Data and authorize Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator, to execute final Memorandum when prepared.

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of the standard Memorandum of Agreement for limited county access to the Florida System Data and to authorize Fred Moody to execute the Final Memorandum when prepared. This gives access for staff doing the review of the Medicaid charges to the DCF site.

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

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

A. Reporting back on the County Agent’s request to purchase a riding lawn mower.

Mr. Moody reported back to the Board on the County Agent’s request to purchase a riding lawn mower. The mowers currently owned by the County are listed below:

Road Department 6 push mowers

Road Department 1 riding mower (42” cut)

Solid Waste 2 riding mowers (60” cut)

Construction/Maintenance 2 riding mowers (60” cut)

Construction/Maintenance 1 push mower

Parks/Rec 1 riding mower (50” cut)

Parks/Rec-Shellmound 1 riding mower (48” cut)/out of commission

Parks/Rec 1 push mower

Levy Fire 1 riding mower (42” cut)

Mr. Moody then presented quotes received for mowers:

Suwannee River Kubota 1 riding mower (60” cut) $9,008.23

Dixie Chopper 1 riding mower (60” cut) $8,750.00

Greensouth Equipment 1 riding mower (60” cut) $9,565.00 John Deere

1 riding mower (60” cut) $7,525.00 Hustler

After discussion, the Commissioners agreed they would like to see quotes for a more suitable mower. The quotes above reflect the price for commercial use mowers.

Mr. Moody stated he would return to the Board at the June 5^th meeting with new quotes for non-commercial riding mowers.

B. Request approval of RFP for Agent of Record/Broker Services for Employee Benefits.

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of RFP for Agent of Record/Broker Services for Employee Benefits. Mr. Moody stated a date would need to be scheduled to rank the proposals received. A date was set for Tuesday, June 12^th at 9:00 A.M.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the RFP for Agent of Record/Broker Services as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

LIBRARY

Lisa Brasher, Director

Request approval of contract with Auto-Graphics.

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval of the Contract presented with Auto-Graphics for three years. The total amount of $23,468 is broken down as follows:

First Year total price including Data Migration and Training $11,656

Second Year total price $ 5,906

Third Year total price $ 5,906

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the contract with Auto-Graphics, Inc. as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Carol McQueen, Director

A. Request approval of Resolution 2012-17 amending Resolution 2002-07.

Mrs. McQueen requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-17 amending Resolution 2002-07. The Levy County Tourist Development Council had voted at their meeting on March 29, 2012 to add one more accommodation owner/operator to the TDC.

After discussion, the Commissioners agreed they were not in favor of adding a fourth member.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-17 amending the number of members to three (3). Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request appointment of Kathy Koren of Best Western & Days Inn of Chiefland to the Levy County Tourist Development Council. – TABLED –

Mrs. McQueen gave an update to the Board regarding television advertising for the Visitors Bureau. Fox TV of Orlando recently aired a segment on diving at Devils Den as a “one tank trip”. Mrs. McQueen reported Fox TV of Tampa Bay and the local television station TV20 aired a segment on Cedar Key. The June issue of Southern Living will have editorial on Cedar Key as well.

CORRESPONDENCE

Karen Blackburn

Request approval to add Commissioner Chad Johnson as an Alternate Member to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board, WRPC.

Mrs. Blackburn requested Board approval to add Comm. Johnson as an Alternate member to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board, WRPC.

Comm. Bell made a motion to appoint Comm. Johnson as an Alternate member as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

SHIP

Shenley Neely, Director

Request motion to approve Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Christina S. Williams – PA #513.

Ms. Neely requested Board approval of the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Christina S. Williams – PA #153 in the amount of $10,230.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson stated he has a conflict with the earlier appointment of himself as the alternate member to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board, WRPC. The meeting is on May 24^th. Comm. Stevens asked if Comm. Joyner could attend his place for this meeting and he agreed.

Comm. Bell made a motion to rescind his earlier motion to appoint Comm. Johnson to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board, WRPC. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Bell then made a motion to appoint Comm. Joyner for the meeting on May 24^th and for Comm. Johnson to be appointed going forward from this date. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Bell stated there was a great turnout for the Rotary Fishing Tournament over the weekend in Cedar Key. He expressed congratulations to all graduates for this year. Comm. Bell also confirmed there will be a Public Hearing on June 5^th at 5:01 P.M.

Comm. Stevens stated Jack Foley’s vehicle is available for the Commissioners to ride in for the Chiefland Watermelon Parade.

Mike Mikaelis thanked Comm. Johnson for participation in Fishing Tournament.

Comm. Stevens brought to the attention of the Commissioners a letter sent in by Glen Wilson regarding proposed change of Ordinance for “Special Events”.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:52 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – May 8, 2012

July 17, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MAY 8, 2012

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on May 8, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Comm. Mike Joyner

Also present were:

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Sheriff Johnny Smith gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	107887-108063
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,598,330.29
ROAD	183,081.30
SHIP	24,157.83
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	17,745.40
TRANSPORTATION	44,506.13
911	14,000.00
COURT FACILITIES	28.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	1,190.72
EMS	29,109.85
FIRE	127,338.55
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	3,278.12
CDBG	14,310.00
UTILITIES	2,235.11
DRUG TASK FORCE	1,543.12
ADD COURT COSTS	1,694.50
LANDFILL	90,104.92
TOTAL	$2,152,653.84

MINUTES

The minutes for the Regular Board meeting held April 3, 2012 and April 17, 2012 were presented for approval.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Regular Board Meeting held April 3, 2012, with corrections. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Regular Board Meeting held April 17, 2012, with corrections. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Stevens introduced Marilyn Ladner, the provost ofLevyCounty’s operation for theCollegeofCentral Floridaand a Board member of the Nature Coast Business Development Council. Ms. Ladner spoke to the Board inquiring if they would be interested in joining in a Workshop with the Nature Coast Board and the EZDA Board. The purpose of this Workshop would be to discuss goals and objectives in order to come up with a strategic plan and vision for the future, if possible, taking into consideration the limited resources for all three Boards. Ms. Ladner offered to host and facilitate the Workshop at theCollegeofCentral Florida.

The Commissioners agreed to meet on June 5^th from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

VFW

Ivan Chubb

A. Presenting Post Commander’s Appreciation Certificate.

Mr. Chubb informed the Board of the dates of several VFW Memorial Day events coming up:

Saturday, May 26^th at Marion Woods inOcala

Sunday, May 27^th at theCedarKeyCemetery, 1:00 P.M. with the Marine Corps League

Sunday, May 27^th atOrangeHillCemetery in Williston at 1:00 P.M. with the American Legion

Monday, May 28^th at Rosemary Hill

Mr. Chubb also presented the Post Commander’s Appreciation Certificate to Major Evan Sullivan with the Levy County Sheriff’s Office.

C.A.A.A. (CHIEFLAND AREA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION)

Wayne Weatherford

Presenting information on upcoming T-Ball/Little League events for June and July, 2012.

Mr. Weatherford informed the Board of upcoming events concerning the CAAA. Chiefland will be hosting the State T-Ball Tournament for the Northern Division June 12-16 as well as the World Series T-Ball Tournament for the Southeast Region July 6-9. District Tournaments will be May 31^st. These events will be atStricklandPark in Chiefland.

PUBLIC HEARING

Shenley Neely

A. Adopt Ordinance 2012-01 amending the schedule of Capital Improvements forLevyCountyas required annually by Florida Statute.

Shenley Neely requested Board approval of Ordinance 2012-01. The Ordinance was then read into public record.

Comm. Stevens asked if there was anyone in the audience to speak for or against the proposed Ordinance. There was none.

After discussion among the Commissioners, Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Ordinance 2012-01 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Rob Corbitt

B. First Public Hearing to consider Adoption of Ordinance 2012-03 relating to Special Event Permits.

Mr. Corbitt requested Board approval of Ordinance 2012-03 relating to Special Event Permits and read revisions to the Ordinance into public record. Mr. Corbitt stated a Public Hearing would need to be scheduled by the Board after 5:00 P.M. as required by Florida Statute.

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

The following individuals from the audience spoke:

Renate Cannon

Jeff Hardison

Patty Galyean

Carol McQueen

After discussion among the Commissioners a date was set for an evening Public Hearing on June 5^th at 5:00 P.M.

ALLEN RODRIGUEZ

Past President of CAV, Inc. –ChieflandAstronomyVillage

Presentation regarding the implementation of light restrictions during the “Dark of the Moon” Dark Sky observing sessions.

Mr. Rodriguez spoke to the Board and requested they make the Chiefland observatory a “Dark Sky” site and to block off NW 52^nd Court during observing sessions to eliminate dust from the limerock road.

Mr. Rodriquez explained the reason for the request is also to prevent those not invited from intruding and disrupting their observation of the night sky.

After discussion among the Commissioners, it was advised for Mr. Rodriguez to consult with Sheriff Smith to deter anyone from intruding upon their monthly observing sessions.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Jordan Green,FloridaDOT,LakeCity

Discuss FDOT’s Tentative Five Year Work Program and answer any questions from the Board.

Mr. Green spoke to the Board and explained the tentative schedule of the Florida Department of Transportation’s five year transportation plan.

The meeting recessed at 10:39 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:56 A.M.

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Sheriff Johnny Smith, Patty Galyean

Certificate of Participation for the Drug Task Force, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.

Sheriff Smith requested Board approval and signature on the Certificate of Participation for the Drug Task Force, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $48,644. These funds help supplement salaries or purchase equipment for the Drug Task Force.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve signing the Certificate of Participation for the Drug Task Force, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Sheriff Smith let everyone know of the Law Day luncheon coming up this Friday at the Beauchamp place on theSuwanneeRiver.

NOEL K. DESMOND

Consideration of pertinent information on endangered species and habitat.

Mr. Desmond presented information to the Board regarding Florida Panthers inLevyCountyand requested they consider the panthers when making decisions which would have an impact on their habitat.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Noel Desmond asked if an amendment could be added to the zoning laws to protect the Florida Panthers.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

ANIMAL SERVICES

David Weatherford, Director

Request approval of Resolution 2012-24 adopting a Schedule of Fees and Charges for the Animal Services Department.

Mr. Weatherford requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-24 adopting a Schedule of Fees and Charges for the Animal Services Department. Mr. Weatherford stated the fees had not been changed since 2003.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-24 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown

Request direction regarding solid waste licensing, flow control and franchising and, if applicable, approval of proposal of Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson for legal services for completion of licensing ordinance, flow control regulations, and notice procedure for privatization of solid waste collections and disposal.

Atty. Brown spoke to the Board regarding the impass hearing coming up with theUnion. Notice had been sent of the decision not to go to the Special Magistrate which starts the insulation period. Atty. Brown reminded the Board they are not to discuss this issue with anyone.

Atty. Brown stated a consensus from the Board is needed on the dates for the Hearing. She suggested July 17^th or August 21^st and stated the hearing will take about three hours.

The Board agreed to set the Hearing for July 17^th at 1:00 P.M., after the Board meeting.

Atty. Brown requested Board direction on the solid waste licensing, flow control, and franchising issue from the Goals Workshop.

After discussion, the Board agreed to table this item indefinitely.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

Request the appointment of Levy County Planner Shenley Neely to the Goethe State Forest 10 Year Management Plan Committee.

Mr. Moody stated he had been contacted by Mr. Cahill requesting the appointment of Shenley Neely to the Goethe State Forest 10 Year Management Plan Committee. Mr. Moody then requested Board approval of Ms. Neely to this Committee.

It was agreed upon by consensus to appoint Ms. Neeley to the Committee as requested.

COUNTY AGENT

Albert Fuller, Director

Request permission to purchase a riding lawn mower.

Mr. Moody requested on behalf of Mr. Fuller Board approval to purchase a riding lawn mower for mowing the Ag. Center property. The quotes received are as follows:

Lanes Hardware Pro Turn 260, 60” cut $8,057.21

Suwannee River Kubota Pro Turn 460, 60” cut $9,008.23

Dixie Chopper Model Classic 2760, 60” cut $7,750.00

Greensouth Equip., Inc. John Deere Z930A, 60” cut $9,565.00

Hustler X-One, 60” cut $7,525.00

The Commissioners agreed the mowers quoted were more than they were willing to buy and suggested creating a mowing/cleanup crew from existing personnel.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Mark S. Johnson, Director

Request permission to purchase two (2) portable light towers for Emergency Operations.

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval to purchase two portable light towers for Emergency Operations and provided quotes:

Turnkey Electric, LLC $14,800.00, includes shipping

Allmand Brothers, Inc. $20,850.70, includes shipping

Discount Equipment $15,094.00, does not include shipping

Mr. Johnson stated the funding source for this purchase is their Annual Federal Emergency Planning Performance Grant Program. The lighting is to be used for emergency staging areas and points of distribution during times of declared emergencies and for use during nighttime exercises and drills. It is the recommendation of Mr. Johnson to purchase the light towers from Turnkey Electric, LLC.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the purchase for two portable light towers as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Knowles, Director

A. Presenting 2^nd Quarter Report.

Mr. Knowles presented the 2^nd Quarter Report of the Department of Public Safety to the Board.

B. Request approval of Resolution 2012-27, regarding the write-off policy for uncollected receivables.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-27, regarding the write-off policy for uncollected receivables.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-27 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

PLANNING

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

Ms. Neely requested Board approval for the reappointment of the following Alternate Planning Commissioners:

Robert Lowyns, Catherine Stevens (Lawhun), and Bill Hammond

Comm. Bell made a motion to re-appoint the above listed Alternate Planning Commissioners. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Ms. Neely gave information to the Board regarding a House Bill on septic tanks and howLevyCountywill be affected by this as we have two first magnitude springs.

CORRESPONDENCE

Karen Blackburn

A. Presenting Proclamation 2012-25 commemorating the 50^th Anniversary of Jamaica’sIndependence.

B. Presenting Proclamation 2012-26 commemorating the 50^th Anniversary of theRepublic ofTrinidad and Tobago.

Mrs. Blackburn requested Board approval of Proclamations 2012-25 and 2012-26 commemorating the 50^th Anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence and the 50^th Anniversary of theRepublic ofTrinidad and Tobago upon the request of Representative Rogers.

The Board decides to take no action on the above listed Proclamations.

C. Presenting Proclamation 2012-28 proclaiming May as “Civility Month”.

Mrs. Blackburn requested Board approval of Proclamation 2012-28 proclaiming May as “Civility Month.”

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Proclamation 2012-28 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson reported of broadband and FLOW to the Board.

Comm. Bell invited everyone to the Chiefland Rotary Fishing Tournament coming up May 18th at Cedar Key and the Chiefland Watermelon Festival will be on June 2^nd.

Comm. Bell reported there was a good turnout at the Cedar Key Art Festival last weekend.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:39 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – April 17, 2012

July 17, 2012 by SuperAdmin

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REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 17, 2012

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on April 17, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Also present were:

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Comm. Johnson gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	107763-107886
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	360,517.68
ROAD	10,858.08
SHIP	771.05
NSP	33.25
TRANSPORTATION	1,140.41
911	15,010.07
COURT FACILITIES	93.81
PROGRESS ENERGY	728.45
EMS	35,668.48
FIRE	72,661.84
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	4,867.52
CDBG	49.45
UTILITIES	906.21
ADD COURT COSTS	3,833.26
LANDFILL	10,101.49
TOTAL	$ 517,241.05

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Carol McQueen, Director

Requesting approval of Tourist Development Council’s recommendation for one new TDC Vacant seat appointment and re-appointment of four members for an additional term.

Mrs. McQueen spoke to the Board and informed everyone of the upcoming Kayak Fishing Tournament coming up April 21^st in Yankeetown, the Wild Hog Canoe Race on April 28^th and the Cedar Key Arts Festival on April 28^th and 29^th.

Mrs. McQueen then introduced Capt. Rick Lefiles and requested Board approval of appointing him to the Tourist Development Council’s vacant seat on the recommendation by the TDC.

Comm. Drew made a motion to appoint Capt. Rick Lefiles to the TDC as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mrs. McQueen requested approval of the Board to re-appoint the remaining four members to the TDC:

Comm. Stevens Chris Brown

Norm Fugate Kathy Carver

After discussion of the selection process for TDC Board members Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the recommendations as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES. Comm. Bell votes NO.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Atty. Brown requested approval of the Board for a non-agenda item.

Comm. Johnson made motion to hear a non-agenda item as requested by Atty. Brown. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Atty. Brown requested a decision by the Board regarding participation in the litigation challenging HB 5301, the recently adopted Medicaid legislation. The Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors voted at a recent meeting to appear as a plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging Chapter 2012-33, the recent legislation governing Medicaid and revenue share withholding and to hire special counsel from the firm, Bryant, Miller & Olive. LevyCounty’s share to participate in the litigation would be $1,000.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve participation in the litigation as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

A. Requesting approval of settlement Claim Form in BellSouth Repair Claim Litigation and authorize Chair to sign Claim Form.

Atty. Brown requested approval of the settlement with BellSouth regarding a class action lawsuit and authorize the Chair to sign the Claim Form.

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the settlement as presented and authorize the Chair to sign the Claim Form. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request direction regarding solid waste licensing, flow control, and franchising and, if applicable, approval of proposal of Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson for legal services for completion of licensing ordinance, flow control regulations, and notice procedure for privatization of solid waste collections and disposal.

Atty. Brown requested direction on whether it desires to pursue licensing of solid waste haulers, flow control provisions, and statutory notice with an eye towards future franchising and, if so, requested approval of NGN for the required services.

After discussion, the Commissioners agreed to TABLE this item until the next meeting to get more information.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

Presenting an amendment to the Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson Agreement regarding the EMS Tax Assessment Program.

Mr. Moody presented and requested Board approval of the amendment to the Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson Agreement regarding the EMS Tax Assessment Program. This will increase the amount to Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson by $7,175.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the amendment to the agreement as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Mark S. Johnson, Director

Requesting permission to purchase new computers forEmergencyOperationsCenter, replacing obsolete computers.

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval to purchase new computers forEmergencyOperationsCenter, replacing obsolete computers. This purchase will be funded by the Emergency Management Performance Grant, which is a non-matching grant.

The bids received for (5) desktop computers are as follows:

Havoc PC $7,995.53

TigerDirect $9,163.62

Dell $8,765.00

The bids received for (13) laptop computers are as follows:

Howard Technology $12,147.98

CDW-G $12,284.85

HP $19,136.00

Mr. Johnson stated his recommendation is to purchase the (5) desktop computers from Havoc PC and the (13) laptop computers from Howard Technology. Four of the existing computers will be given to Building & Zoning for Damage Assessment, four will be given to the Library Department, two will go to the Board office and there will be three available if another department has a need for them.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the purchase of computers as recommended by Mr. Johnson. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Knowles, Director

Requesting approval to submit a series of grant applications for the Florida Department o f Health EMS Rural Matching Grant. These grants require the signature of Board Chairman.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to submit a series of grant application for the Florida Department of Health EMS Rural Matching Grant. There are ten grants, nine of which are forEMSand one is for Levy County Fire/Rescue.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve all of the Grant Applications as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson

Requesting Board approval of the Interlocal Agreement relating to the establishment of Florida Leaders Organized for Water (FLOW).

Comm. Johnson gave a report of the FLOW organization to the Board and made a motion for the Board to approve the Interlocal Agreement makingLevyCountya participant. The following counties and municipalities have representatives currently participating in the FLOW organization:

AlachuaCounty LafayetteCounty Town ofWhiteSprings

BradfordCounty SuwanneeCounty City ofHighSprings

ClayCounty LevyCounty City ofMacClenny

ColumbiaCounty TaylorCounty HamiltonCounty

DixieCounty Town ofBranford

GilchristCounty City ofKeystoneHeights

Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Bell then made a motion to appoint Comm. Johnson to serve on FLOW organization. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Johnson gave a report of the last Broadband meeting.

Comm. Johnson gave information regarding an upcoming event, Cycle for Education Foundation, which will take place this Saturday, April 21^st. All money received will be used for Classroom Grants.

Comm. Drew gave information on the first annual Nature Coast Challenge Kayak & Canoe Fishing Tournament taking place this Saturday, April 21^st in Yankeetown.

Comm. Bell stated the Cedar Key Art Festival will be on April 28^th and 29^th.

Comm. Stevens stated the Tri-CountyPregnancyCenterfundraising event this Saturday, April 21^st at Rhino Outdoors.

Comm. Stevens stated he had a meeting last week with the newly appointed Chief Judge and Atty. Brown and report this change will head things in a brand new direction in how Court Administration operates. He stated he was assured conflicts will soon be going away if they haven’t already.

Renate Cannon thanked Comm. Stevens for sending the letter to the former Chief Judge.

Evan Sullivan invited everyone to attend the awards ceremony at the Sheriff’s Office on April 25^th at 11:30 A.M.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:09 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – April 3, 2012

July 17, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 3, 2012

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on April 3, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Comm. Mike Joyner

Also present were:

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Comm. Joyner gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	107632-107762
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,348,956.09
ROAD	115,169.31
SHIP	5,150.00
TRANSPORTATION	920.07
911	39,000.00
COURT FACILITIES	80.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	585.11
EMS	13,196.50
FIRE	1,349.65
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	4,422.76
UTILITIES	1,161.80
DRUG TASK FORCE	290.95
ADD COURT COSTS	1,650.00
LANDFILL	54,758.43
TOTAL	$ 1,586,690.67

MINUTES

The minutes for the Regular Board meetings held on February 21, 2012 and March 20, 2012 were presented for Board approval.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on February 21, 2012 with changes. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on March 20, 2012 with changes. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

VFW

Ivan Chubb

Presenting Post Commander’s Appreciation Certificate and letter.

Mr. Chubb presented Comm. Stevens with a letter and Post Commander’s Appreciation Certificate.

Comm. Drew read the Certificate into public record.

LEVY COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION

Mike Pompeo

Presenting Proclamation 2012-23, recognizing Levy County Fair Week from April 9, 2012 to April 15, 2012.

Mr. Pompeo requested Board approval of Proclamation 2012-23, recognizing Levy County Fair Week from April 9, 2012 to April 15, 2012.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Proclamation 2012-23 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC HEARING

A. Adoption of Resolution 2012-15 approving or denying the petition to vacate, abandon and close NE 30^th Street located in Wekiva Subdivision as requested by petitioner, Daniel Jerrels.

Bruce Greenlee presented and requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-15, a petition to vacate, abandon and close NE 30^th Street located in Wekiva Subdivision as requested by petitioner, Daniel Jerrels. He stated the Road Policy Committee voted to deny the road closing based on the section line dedication.

Comm. Stevens asked if there was anyone to speak for or against the road closing as requested and there was none.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-15 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES. Comm. Drew votes NO.

B. Ha.Va. 4-12, Michael Hunt

Rob Corbitt presented and requested Board approval of the Hardship Variance application for Michael Hunt to allow a second dwelling in order to care for his father.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Hardship Variance as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Ordinance No. 2012-02, Darryl Diamond

Atty. Brown swore in members of the audience regarding Ordinance No. 2012-02, Darryl Diamond.

Atty. Brown then asked if any of the Commissioners had any ex-parte communication regarding the proposed Ordinance.

Comm. Johnson, Comm. Drew Comm. Bell and Comm. Stevens all stated they had ex-parte communication regarding the proposed Ordinance.

Mr. Corbitt presented and requested Board approval of Ordinance No. 2012-02, followed by Mr. Diamond who spoke to the Board.

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

Renate Cannon questioned the completeness of the packet and Claudia Keiser spoke in opposition of the Ordinance.

Bob Obert spoke in favor of the Ordinance.

Commissioner Stevens closed the topic for public discussion and called for comments from the Board members.

After discussion, Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Ordinance 2012-02 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the votes were cast as follows:

YES NO

Comm. Bell Comm. Joyner

Comm. Johnson Comm. Stevens

Comm. Drew

The MOTION FAILS.

LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL

Andy Andrews

A. Newspaper legal advertising controversy.

Mr. Andrews spoke to the Board and asked if they would designate the Journal as the “newspaper of record” for all county legal notices.

CHIEFLAND CITIZEN

Tom Ten Broeck

A. Consider the Chiefland Citizen for all ofLevyCounty’s legal advertising.

Mr. Ten Broeck spoke to the Board and pointed out fees charged for legal advertising to the County comparing amounts from Landmark Communication and the Levy County Journal.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Renate Cannon spoke to the Board regarding the newspaper issue.

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

David Pieklik, Executive Director

A. Request Chair signature on Florida Enterprise Zone Program’s signature authorization form.

Mr. Pieklik presented and requested Board approval of the Chairman’s signature on the Florida Enterprise Zone Program’s signature authorization form. This form authorizes the Nature Coast Development Council to sign Department of Revenue forms related to the reimbursement of Enterprise Zone tax credits.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Chairman’s signature on the Florida Enterprise Zone Program’s signature authorization form as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Pieklik also gave an update to the Board and stated there is a summit next month on May 14^th.

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Mike West, 911 Coordinator

Request to ratify Board Chair’s signature on three E911 Rural County Grants, as follows:

A. E911 System Maintenance, provides 12 months of maintenance for CPE equipment and software.

Mr. West requested Board approval of the E911 System stating this is a non-matching grant which provides 12 months of maintenance for the CPE equipment and software.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the E911 System Maintenance grant as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Viper 4.1 Upgrade, proves an upgrade for CPE from version 2.0 to version 4.1.

Mr. West requested Board approval of the Viper 4.1 stating this is a non-matching grant which provides an upgrade for the CPE from Version 2.0 to Version 4.1.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Viper 4.1 upgrade as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. NG911 Mapping Display, provides an upgrade to mapping display which will migrate mapping to one that is server based and NG 911 able.

Mr. West requested Board approval of the NG911 Mapping Display stating this provides an upgrade to the mapping display which will migrate the mapping to one that is server based and NG911 able.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the NG911 Mapping Display as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

CLERK OF COURT

Sheila Rees, Chief Deputy & Finance Director

Requests approval of Resolution 2012-22; amending the final budget for fiscal year 2011-2012; providing for an effective date.

Mrs. Rees requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-22; amending the final budget for fiscal year 2011-2012. The amendments are as follows:

Increase Transportation Fund by $62,301

Increase E-911 Fund by $93,580

The total budget amount with amendments is $58,667,836.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-22 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

A. Request board direction with bidding for blasting at Gulf Hammock Pit.

Mr. Greenlee presented the two bids received for blasting at the Gulf Hammock Pit:

North FloridaDrilling Services, Inc. $2,541

AustinPowder Company $5,819.19

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the bids from North Florida Drilling Services, Inc. for drilling and Austin Powder Company for blasting. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request Board approval to apply for grants from Florida Department of Transportation as follows:

1. CountyIncentiveGrant Program (CIGP)

2. SmallCountyOutreachProgram (SCOP)

3. Small County RoadAssistance Program (SCRAP)

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to apply for the above listed grants from Florida Department of Transportation and listed the following roads as those which would be on the applications as roads in the most need of repair:

347 to 345 (Turkeytown area)

US 19 to 129

CR 341 from US 19 to C345

Clay Landing Road

C40-A in Inglis

CR 40 E in Inglis

CR 343, NE 60^th Street from CR 241 to SR 45

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve application of the grants listed above from the Florida Department of Transportation. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Request from Mr. Heath Davis to accept SW 142^nd Court into county maintenance/ownership.

– TABLED –

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown

A. Consider and vote on Resolution 2012-18, adding fiber optic cable and space on the Inglis tower as assets for the use of the North Florida Broadband Authority, including determination of how many pairs of fiber optic cable to commit to the Authority.

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-08 and to determine how many pairs of fiber optic cable it may want to commit to the use of the NFBA.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-18 and to commit one pair of fiber optic cables for the use of the North Florida Broadband Authority. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Consider and act on Resolution 2012-17, implementing local preference purchasing policy.

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-17, implementing the local preference purchasing policy.

After discussion, Comm. Bell made a motion to table this item to allow the Commissioners time to review. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the votes were cast as follows:

YES NO

Comm. Bell Comm. Joyner

Comm. Drew Comm. Stevens

Comm. Johnson

The MOTION CARRIES.

Atty. Brown spoke to the Board regarding the Medicaid House Bill, HB 5301, which passed recently and how this will affectLevyCounty.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

Requesting authorization to sign the agreement betweenLevyCountyand Florida Department of Corrections to provide inmate labor for the Recycling Program, when received.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to authorize Mr. Moody to sign the agreement betweenLevyCountyand the Florida Department of Corrections when it is received. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Moody also stated Mr. Tummond will be retiring soon.

CORRESPONDENCE

Karen Blackburn

A. Presenting Proclamation 2012-21, recognizing April 2012 as National Donate Life Month.

Mrs. Blackburn requested Board approval of Proclamation 2012-21, recognizing April 2012 as Donate Life Month.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Proclamation 2012-21 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council voted for its dues rate to remain the same at $.35 cents per capita for fiscal year 2012-2013; requests $14,268 fromLevyCountyfor fiscal year ending September 30, 2013.

Mrs. Blackburn presented to the Board the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council’s request in the amount of $14,268 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013 for Board approval.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the request from the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Mark S. Johnson, Director

Requesting permission to purchase mobile radio equipment with installation pages for Public Safety command vehicles and one Emergency Management vehicle.

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval to purchase mobile radio equipment with the installation of programming packages for three Public Safety command vehicles and one Emergency Management vehicle in the amount of $18,889.98 from Williams Communications, Inc. The radios will be purchased with their Emergency Management Performance Grant non-matching federal funds.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the purchase of mobile radio equipment with installation of programming packages as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

LIBRARY

Lisa Brasher, Director

RequestingLevyCountyenter into a contract with Auto-Graphics, Inc. to provide services required to maintain automated circulation.

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval forLevyCountyto enter into a contract with Auto-Graphics, Inc. not to exceed $15,000 and to waive the bid process.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve entering into a contract with Auto-Graphics, Inc., not to exceed $15,000 and to waive the bid process as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

PLANNING

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

Approve re-appointment of Planning Commissioner Mr. Thomas Harper to Levy County Planning Commission.

Ms. Neely requested Board approval to re-appoint Planning Commissioner Thomas Harper as his term will expire at the end of April.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve re-appointment of Planning Commissioner Thomas Harper as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson reported he is in the process of working with others on an Interlocal Agreement with FLOW.

Comm. Drew presented information from other counties Purchasing Departments to the Board to review.

Comm. Bell reported Senator Nelson will be coming tomorrow at 1:00 P.M.

Comm. Joyner stated there will be Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday at theMorristonBaptistChurchand breakfast will be served after service.

Comm. Stevens stated the Williston FFA fundraiser is coming up on April 14^th at the Whitehurst Lodge.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:43 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – March 20, 2012

July 17, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MARCH 20, 2012

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

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm. Mike Joyner

Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Comm. Joyner gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	107517-107631
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	58,668.92
ROAD	162,294.33
SHIP	150.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	81.63
TRANSPORTATION	118,318.81
911	2.42
COURT FACILITIES	41.99
PROGRESS ENERGY	312.25
EMS	26,388.70
FIRE	2,530.95
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	2,182.19
UTILITIES	109.23
ADD COURT COSTS	461.90
LANDFILL	17,178.02
TOTAL	$ 388,721.34

MINUTES

The minutes for the regular Board meeting held on February 7, 2012 were presented for Board approval.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes from the regular Board meeting held February 7, 2012 with changes. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

STUDENTS WORKING AGAINST TOBACCO (S.W.A.T.)

A. Request the adoption of Resolution 2012-19 urging tobacco retailers to consider the cessation of the sale and marketing of flavored tobacco products due to youth appeal and negative health impacts inLevyCounty; providing an effective date.

Kristina Zachry spoke to the Board and requested approval of Resolution 2012-19 urging tobacco retailers to consider the cessation of the sale and marketing of flavored tobacco products due to youth appeal and negative health impacts inLevyCounty. The following members of S.W.A.T. (Students Working Against Tobacco) spoke: Ansley Pense, Casey Renally, and David Hallman.

Comm. Drew read into public record the title of Resolution 2012-19 and made a motion to approve. Second was made by Comm. Bell.

Comm. Stevens re-stated his position from the previous meeting where this item was brought up as he would rather target the tobacco manufacturers, as he does not feel it is the Board’s place to tell retailers what to do.

Comm. Joyner encouraged the SWAT group to approach individual retailers with their request.

Comments and concerns were voiced by Renate Cannon and Alta Brewer.

After further discussion, the votes were as follows:

Yes No

Comm. Joyner Comm. Stevens

Comm. Bell

Comm. Drew

The MOTION CARRIES.

SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Jon Dinges

A. Presentation on water supply to indicate the status of groundwater resources in North Florida and an update on the implementation of the Interagency Agreement between Suwannee River, St. Johns River and D.E.P. in respect to water supply issues.

Charlie Howder, Assistant Executive Director for the Suwannee River Water Management District first spoke to the Board and introduced Mr. Dinges and John Minnis.

Jon Dinges provided each Commissioner with a handout regarding the North Florida Regional Water Supply Partnership. Mr. Dinges then gave a presentation to the Board on the water supply to include the status of groundwater resources in North Florida and an update on the implementation of the Interagency Agreement betweenSuwanneeRiver,St. Johns Riverand DEP in respect to water supply issues.

Members of the audience who spoke regarding this topic were: Renate Cannon, and Tammy Silva.

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

David Pieklik, Executive Director

A. Presenting Progress Report.

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

911 ADDRESSING

Mike West, 911 Coordinator

A. Requesting approval for agreement with Essential Management Solutions, LLC.

Mr. West requested Board approval for the Agreement with Essential Management Solutions, LLC and stated a grant has been obtained to cover the cost of the Agreement which is $55,480.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Agreement with Essential Management Solutions, LLC as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

LYNN E. SLAUGHTER

A. Follow-up on Sheriff’s Office.

Lynn Slaughter provided each Commissioner with information on an issue she had with the Sheriff’s Department back in 2008 and requested the Board implement a Citizens Review Board.

After discussion, the Board agreed and informed Ms. Slaughter they cannot help with her issue and advised her she would need to deal with the Sheriff’s Department.

Renee Slaughter then spoke to the Board on behalf of her mother.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown

A. Adoption of Resolution urging Governor Scott to veto HB 5301 (Medicaid Cost Shift).

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-20 urging Governor Scott to veto HB 5301, which shifts costs of disputed Medicaid bills to the counties and local taxpayers.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-20 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator

A. Presenting letters of Agreement with Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. for:

1. Fire Protection Assessment Program.

2. EMS, Road Maintenance and Solid Waste Assessment Programs.

Mr. Moody presented and requested Board approval of the Letter of Agreement with Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. for the Fire Protection Assessment Program and theEMS, Road Maintenance and Solid Waste Assessment Programs. The fees for professional services for the Fire Protection Assessment Program are: $12,000 to Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. and $18,500 to Government Services Group, Inc. The fees for professional services for theEMS, Road Maintenance and Solid Waste Assessment Programs are: $25,500.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Letter of Agreement with Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. for the Fire Protection Assessment Program and theEMS, Road Maintenance and Solid Waste Assessment Programs as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

3. Impact Fee Programs Update.

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of the Impact Fee Programs updates for Parks and Recreation, Roads andEMS. The expected fees and cost for professional services can be accomplished for a not-to-exceed fee of $8,500. Mr. Moody explained this amount does not include Roads.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Impact Fee Programs Update as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request approval to solicit RFP’s for consulting services required in connection with proposed projects at theGeorgeT.LewisAirport.

Mr. Moody requested Board approval to solicit RFP’s for consulting services required in connection with proposed projects at theGeorgeT.LewisAirport

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve soliciting RFP’s for consulting services as requested. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Mark Johnson, Director

A. Request to accept the Agreement for Professional Services between Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC) andLevyCounty.

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval to accept the Agreement for Professional Services between Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC) and LevyCounty. Mr. Johnson explained this Agreement is for Professional Services for technical assistance and coordination of the 2012 Levy County Hurricane exercise between the WRPC and LevyCountywhich is scheduled for May 24^th in Cedar Key. The complete project amount is $14,740.65.

Comm. Bell made a motion to accept the Agreement for Professional Services between Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council andLevyCounty. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

CORRESPONDENCE

Karen Blackburn

A. Presenting proof of publication for the redistricting advertisements.

Mrs. Blackburn presented to the Board for proof of publication for the redistricting advertisements as required by Florida Statutes.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

A. Request approval of Resolution 2012-16; authorizing execution of a Railroad Reimbursement Agreement for the installation of grade crossing traffic control devices, and future maintenance and adjustment of said devices, providing for the expenditure of funds; and providing when this resolution shall take effect.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-16; authorizing execution of a RR Reimbursement Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Northern Railroad. The crossing is at CR 464 and SE 55^th St. near Williston. Mr. Greenlee statedLevyCounty’s portion of the annual maintenance is about $1,700.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-16 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

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

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

Mr. Greenlee requested Board permission to get quotes for pit blasting, not to exceed $8,000 – $9,000.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Road Department getting quotes for pit blasting as requested. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

SHIP

Dick Tummond, Assistant toCountyCoordinator

Presenter: Debbie R. Roumelis Planning and Development Services

Request to authorize the Board Chairman or theCountyCoordinatorto request and execute a modification to the NSP3 grant budget.

Ms. Roumelis spoke to the Board and explained the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity discovered they had issued an incorrect amount in the “set aside” category of the NSP3 grant for very low income rental housing. Ms. Roumelis presented the Board with a revised budget and explained the adjustments made.

Comm. Drew made a motion to authorize the Board Chairman orCountyCoordinatorto request and execute a modification to the NSP3 grant budget. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

The meeting recessed at 11:16 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:27 A.M.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS

Comm. Drew stated she had met with Wendy Crawford, the Director of Purchasing inCitrusCountyand received information regarding their purchasing procedures. She will come back to the Board with her findings once she had compiled all the information she has gathered.

Comm. Bell made a motion to hear a non agenda item. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Bell spoke with the Commissioners of the newspaper advertising issue. After research, Comm. Bell stated the maximum spent on advertising for the Board is around $6,000. Comm. Bell stated he had asked representatives from both of the local newspapers to be in attendance today.

Andy Andrews and Tom Broeck both spoke to the Board.

After discussion, Comm. Bell made a motion to continue “business as usual” for the remainder of the calendar year. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Renate Cannon requested the Board keep non-agenda items limited to emergencies only.

Comm. Stevens

A. Ratification of a Memorandum of Agreement.

Comm. Stevens presented and explained a Memorandum of Agreement to the Board. After a recent meeting with Chief Judge Lott, and subsequent actions taken by her, Comm. Stevens asked if board would make a motion to “not” sign the Memorandum of Agreement.

Comm. Drew made a motion to “not” sign the proposed Memorandum of Agreement. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Letter to Chief Judge Lott in response to Administrative Order 1.300.

Comm. Stevens presented a letter prepared by Atty. Brown to Chief Judge Lott in response to Administrative Order 1.300.

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the letter prepared by Atty. Brown. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Proposal from Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. (NGN), for special counsel services in proceedings related to challenge of Administrative Order 1.300.

Atty. Brown presented information to the Board regarding Special Counsel services in proceedings related to the challenge of Administrative Order 1.300. She advised the Board challenging the Order would not be necessary.

There was no vote on this item.

Danny Shipp presented a letter from the judges inNew Jerseyrequesting use of the Courthouse to hold a meeting for the Boards information.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:04 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – March 6, 2012

July 17, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MARCH 6, 2012

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

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Comm. Mike Joyner

Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Bruce Greenlee gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	107403-107516
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,253,354.54
ROAD	10,725.69
SHIP	12,335.00
TRANSPORTATION	27,942.32
911	14,000.00
COURT FACILITIES	743.05
PROGRESS ENERGY	187.66
EMS	12,090.17
FIRE	2,814.14
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	8,913.86
UTILITIES	1,119.64
DRUG TASK FORCE	1,779.00
LANDFILL	1,415.46
TOTAL	$ 1,347,420.53

MINUTES

The minutes for the regular Board meeting held on February 7, 2012 were presented for Board approval.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes from the regular Board meeting held February 7, 2012 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

GOETHE FOREST

Bobby Cahal,GoetheForestSupervisor

A. Presenting annual Revenue Sharing check.

Mr. Cahal presented the Board on behalf of Adam Putnam, Commissioner of Agriculture the Annual Revenue Sharing check in the amount of $55,397.91.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A. Adoption of Resolution 2012-04 to schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. for the closure of NE 30^th Street as requested by Petitioner, Daniel Jerrels.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. for the closure of NE 30^th Street as requested by Petitioner, Daniel Jerrels.

Comm. Drew made a motion to schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Requesting approval of Resolution 2012-05, Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation forSafe Routeto School for Joyce Bullock Elementary, Williston Elementary andWillistonMiddle Schools.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-05, an Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation forSafe Routeto School for Joyce Bullock Elementary, Williston Elementary andWillistonMiddle Schools.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-05 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

911 ADDRESSING

Mike West, 911 Coordinator

A. Requesting Board approval to spend 911 equipment (carry forward) monies for the purchase of two servers.

Mr. West requested Board approval to spend 911 equipment (carry forward) monies for the purchase of two servers. Mr. West stated the carry forward amount is $15,000. The bids received are as follows:

Howard Technology Solutions $ 7,500.00

Dell 13,103.00

IBM 9,719.99

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the lowest or best bid. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

CLERK OF COURT

Danny Shipp

A. Presenting a proposal for computers being removed from inventory and donating these to ARC of Levy County.

Mr. Shipp requested Board approval to donate computers removed from inventory to LARC as they have an ongoing project of dismantling and recycling old computers to sell, creating additional funding.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve donating old computers being removed from county inventory to LARC as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator

A. Review RFP for newspaper advertising; Legal and Official Advertising for Levy County Board ofCountyCommission.

Mr. Moody requested the Board review bid documents prepared by Atty. Brown concerning newspaper advertising.

After discussion, the Board agreed by consensus to TABLE this item until the April 3^rd meeting.

CORRESPONDENCE

Jacqueline Martin,

A. Presenting Proclamation 2012-14 recognizing April 2012 as “Water Conservation Month”.

Mrs. Martin requested Board approval of Proclamation 2012-14 recognizing April, 2012 as “Water Conservation Month” and read the Proclamation into public record.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Proclamation 2012-14 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Jacqueline Martin, Human Resource Manager

Presenting three draft policies for consideration:

A. Performance Bonuses.

Mrs. Martin requested Board approval to adopt by policy the current practice for Performance Bonuses which had been established by the Board.

Comm. Bell made a motion to adopt the Policy for Performance Bonuses as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Internet, E-mail and computer usage.

Mrs. Martin requested Board approval to adopt the Internet, E-mail and computer usage policy.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to adopt the Policy for Internet, E-mail and computer usage as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Social Media.

Mrs. Martin requested Board approval to adopt the Social Media usage policy.

Jose Esteves spoke to the Board, stating there is no problem with employees using their own computers and accessing the county’s internet. Problems with viruses can occur when social media is used on county computers.

Renate Cannon spoke to the Board and requested no personal matters be allowed on county computers.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the policy for Social Media usage as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

LIBRARY

Lisa Brasher, Director

A. Request appointment of Russell Wells to the PAL Co-op Board, replacing Virginia Meisenheimer, who has resigned.

Ms. Brasher requested Board approval to appoint Russell Wells to the PAL Co-op Board, replacing Virginia Meisenheimer.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the appointment of Russell Wells to the PAL Co-op Board as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Barney Cannon spoke regarding usage of computers for personal use and agreed with Commissioners in their efforts to curb the usage by employees except for work.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Drew spoke of the Medicare/Medicaid issue in Legislature hoping this will not pass as it would affect everyone negatively.

Comm. Bell asked Mr. Shipp about budget reports for the 1^st quarter. Mr. Shipp stated he will have reports for the next meeting.

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

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

Comm. Stevens stated he had received an Administrative Order from Chief Judge Martha Lott regarding monuments, artworks or displays on county property.

Renate Cannon read the letter into public record.

After discussion, the Commissioners agreed to send a letter back to Chief Judge Lott indicating the Judges opportunity to serve and protect the people is within the courtroom. The caretaking of the courthouse and properties is that of the Commissioners. The Judges have the same opportunity as the general public regarding input and comments on matters brought before the Commissioners.

Mr. Shipp stated he had an item to add to Comm. Stevens’ non-agenda request stating W.A.R. (Withlacoochee Area Residents) had petitioned to use the courthouse for a Florida Nuclear Regulatory Commission meeting in October.

The Commissioners agreed they would not have a problem with this meeting taking place in the courthouse.

Mr. Shipp stated he will ask the three judges to be in attendance to send a letter requesting use of the courthouse and will present it at the next Board meeting.

The meeting recessed at 10:36 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:00 A.M.

WORKSHOP

Atty. Brown spoke to the Board explaining the purpose and direction for the Local Preference Purchasing Policy.

I. Draft Resolution 2012-17, adopting local preference purchasing policy.

Jacob Piazzo with J & L Construction and A.D. Andrews spoke regarding the local preference purchasing policy.

After discussion by the Commissioners, Atty. Brown will prepare and bring a Resolution back at the next Board meeting.

II. Special Events Ordinance and provide input on:

A. Any amendments to the ordinance or related fee resolution.

Atty. Brown stated the amendments to the Ordinance or related fee Resolution for the Board.

III. Scheduling public hearing before or after 5:00 P.M.

Atty. Brown informed the Board one of the two required hearings would need to be in the morning and one after 5:00 P.M.

The Board agreed to schedule one of the meetings after 5:00 P.M.

IV. Draft RFP for Insurances, Consulting and Broker Services.

Mr. Moody requested direction from the Board for Atty. Brown to prepare RFP for Insurances, Consulting and Broker Services.

After discussion, it was agreed a rough draft for wording of the RFP would need to be prepared and brought before the Commission for review.

Andrews spoke regarding the Local Preference Policy issue.

Rob Corbitt spoke about Special Event turn around time to process applications.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:08 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – February 21, 2012

July 17, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on February 21, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm.ChadJohnson

Comm. Mike Joyner

Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	107280-107402
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	90,644.04
ROAD	190,540.69
NSP	1.48
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	17,586.00
TRANSPORTATION	27,821.68
COURT FACILITIES	27.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	300.26
EMS	31,352.99
FIRE	4,760.24
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	2,632.90
CDBG	9,540.00
UTILITIES	1,807.01
ADD COURT COSTS	3,462.97
LANDFILL	116,446.15
TOTAL	$ 496,923.41

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Major Michael Sheffield

A. Sheriff Johnny Smith to discuss Jail Visitation. – TABLED –

Lieutenant Scott Finnen

A. Request funds from the Court Ordered Crime Prevention Account (fund maintained by the Board) to purchase equipment for DUI checkpoints, $8,061.17. – TABLED –

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Carol McQueen, Director

A. Requesting permission to make application through the 2012-2013 Visit Florida Small Business Partners Grant Program for a Dollar for Dollar Matching Advertising Grant up to $5,000.

Mrs. McQueen requested Board approval to apply for a Visit Florida Small Business Partners Grant. This is a dollar for dollar matching Advertising Grant for up to $5,000. Mrs. McQueen stated they would like to pursue this for next year’s Marketing Budget.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the application of the 2012-2013 VisitFloridaSmall Business Partners Grant Program. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator

A. Request from the Tax Collectors’ Office regarding 63 parcels with Special Assessment liens from 1986 thru 1989 that were not part of the Uniform Method of Collection and were not part of the Tax Certificate process; request to dispose of lien. – TABLED –

B. Inglis Public Meeting to be held March 6^th, 2012, 6:00 P.M. at theInglisTown Hall regarding decision on dissolving the Inglis Police Department.

Mr. Moody stated Property Appraiser Osborn Barker and a Commissioner and himself had been requested by the Mayor of Inglis to attend a Town meeting on March 6^th at 6:00 P.M. The purpose of the meeting will be to allow the residents of Inglis to receive information to make their voting decision on absolving of the Inglis Police Department.

The Commissioners agreed they did not wish to get involved in this issue.

C. Update on inmate labor force for recycling.

Mr. Moody gave an update on inmate crews for Recycling fromLowelland stated they will be available once the transition is complete and they will be notifying Mr. Moody.

CORRESPONDENCE

Karen Blackburn

A. Presenting a request on behalf of the City of Chiefland requesting Waste Pro be allowed to dump waste generated from the annual Solid Waste Amnesty weekend in the Levy County landfill at no additional cost; planned for May 4 & 5, 2012.

Mrs. Blackburn stated the City of Chiefland has requested Waste Pro be allowed to dump waste generated from the annual Solid Waste Amnesty weekend in the Levy County Landfill at no additional cost. The Amnesty dates are planned for May 4^th and May 5^th, 2012.

RodHastingsstated disposing of all of the hazardous waste would generate a large unbudgeted cost for the County and suggested the City ofChieflanduse a contractor instead.

The Commissioners agreed they did not wish to allow this and agreed with Mr. Hastings’ suggestion.

PLANNING

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

A. Update on Planning Department.

Ms. Neely provided an informational update on Planning Department activities and on aUniversityofFloridaplanning research project.

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Knowles, Director

A. The Department of Public Safety is requesting approval for a Revalidation for Medicare in order to continue to receive Medicare benefits.

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of the Revalidation packet for Medicare in order for the Public Safety Department to continue to receive Medicare benefits.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Medicare Revalidation packet and authorize signatures of Chairman Stevens, Mr. Moody and Mr. Knowles. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson reported he had recently attended a meeting of FLOW (Florida Leadership Organized for Water). Comm. Johnson asked of the Board when an Interlocal Agreement is done, if they would come to a consensus or agreement to be members. The Board was in agreement to participate with the group, FLOW.

Comm. Drew reported she and Mr. Moody had visited Susan Olsen inMarionCountyin the Purchasing and Procurement Department last week. They learned of howMarionCountypurchasing procedures are done.

Comm. Drew also shared information of “Rainwater Harvesting” using cisterns, something she had researched online.

Comm. Joyner thanked Mr. Greenlee and the Road Department employees for placing the speed bumps along Court Street. He also asked Mr. Greenlee to extend thanks to the crew trimming along CR 326 stating they were doing a great job.

Mr. Moody stated Atty. Brown will have a Local Preference Policy and Special Events Policy ready for review on March 6^th and asked if the Board would like to schedule a Workshop following the Regular Meeting.

Atty. Brown reported for information to the Board, First DCA ruled in the Yankeetown case regarding Tarmac and denied Yankeetown.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:51 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – February 7, 2012

July 17, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on February 7, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Comm. Mike Joyner

Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Osborn Barker gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	107090-107279
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,255,742.02
ROAD	143,189.76
SHIP	19,790.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	404.40
TRANSPORTATION	114,664.18
911	54,840.00
COURT FACILITIES	23.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	1,121.80
EMS	30,012.85
FIRE	254,079.08
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	350.29
CDBG	320.24
UTILITIES	4,563.93
ADD COURT COSTS	2,067.62
DEBT SERVICE	119,287.50
LANDFILL	10,942.17
TOTAL	$ 2,011,398.84

MINUTES

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

June 27, 2011 December 20, 2011

October 24, 2011 January 3, 2012

November 22, 2011 January 17, 2012

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes presented with changes as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC HEARING

Rob Corbitt, Development Department Director

A. Consider approval of Hardship Variance for Melba Tillis (2-12).

Mr. Corbitt requested Board approval of the Hardship Variance for Melba Tillis.

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

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Hardship Variance for Melba Tillis (2-12) as presented. Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Consider approval of Hardship Variance for Brenda Barrentine (3-12).

Mr. Corbitt requested Board approval of the Hardship Variance for Brenda Barrentine (3-12).

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

Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the Hardship Variance for Brenda Barrentine (3-12) as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

MILLS ENGINEERING

Andrew Carswell

A. Request approval for an Amendment to the Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant Agreement.

Mr. Carswell requested on behalf of Lee Mills Board approval of an Amendment to the Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant Agreement. Mr. Carswell explained upon closer inspection, there appears to be more perlins in need of replacement than originally thought. The additional cost for this would be $10,000.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Amendment to the Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant Agreement as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Major Michael Sheffield,LevyCountyJail

A. Inmate visitation system needs to be replaced.

Major Sheffield explained to the Board the need for the inmate visitation system to be replaced. The original system was installed in 2006 with construction of the Jail and there have been maintenance issues from the beginning.

Chris with MTS Communications spoke regarding an upgrade of the system and stated the cost would be around $150,000.

Comm. Joyner questioned if the “Inmate Welfare Trust Fund” could be used to help fund the upgrade?

Major Sheffield answered yes, but only a portion could be used, about $25,000.

Comm. Bell wants to know what the Sheriff is willing to do with regard to funding for the new system.

There was discussion among the Commissioners as to whether or not the Jail can charge visitors of the inmates as a way to offset the cost of the new visitation system. Statutes will need to be researched to determine if visitors can be charged.

Comm. Stevens asked if there is a processing fee to the inmate when they are booked.

MajorSheffieldanswered there is not a processing fee currently.

The Board agreed by consensus to research the legality of charging a booking fee and charging visitors.

Danny Shipp stated the bid process would need to be initiated in order to decide on a business to install a new visitation system.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Jack Schofield commended the Commissioners on challenging the issue with the Sheriff’s Department and the visitation system, but also criticized them for letting this go on for 6 years.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Anne Bast Brown

A. Request direction from the Board on scheduling for Local Preference/Purchasing Ordinance.

Atty. Brown requested direction from the Board on scheduling for the Local Preference/Purchasing Ordinance. She asked if the Board would rather have the Ordinance have the wording to state “local preference” or “comprehensive purchasing”.

Consensus for local preference was agreed upon by the Board.

Commissioners gave their input of what would constitute “local” for wording of the Ordinance to be prepared by Atty. Brown.

B. Request direction from the Board on Special Events Ordinance (in conjunction with Development Department).

Atty. Brown requested direction from the Board on the Special Events Ordinance.

Comm. Stevens suggested holding a Workshop immediately following the first meeting in March. It was agreed by the Commissioners to schedule the Workshop immediately following the March 6^th regular meeting.

C. RFP for Insurance Broker Services (in conjunction with County Coordinator/Board office).

Atty. Brown questioned how the Board would like to structure the RFP for insurance broker services.

After discussion, the Board agreed to not exempt the public.

Mr. Moody spoke regarding the Public Safety Department using a time-management system, CRONAS. A representative from this company can meet with the Board to discuss the product.

The Board agreed they would be interested in hearing from them at the March 6^th Workshop following the regular meeting.

CORRESPONDENCE

Karen Blackburn

A. Presenting request from the North Florida Economic Development Partnership (FFEDP) for Chair’s signature on Amendment #2 to the Memorandum of Agreement – Revenue Distribution Approach for RACEC Catalyst Project for Economic Development – North Central Florida RACEC. Amendment has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal sufficiency.

Mrs. Blackburn requested Board approval for the Chair’s signature on Amendment #2 to the Memorandum of Agreement as requested by the North Florida Economic Development Partnership.

After discussion, Comm. Johnson made a motion to oppose signing the Amendment in protest of other “shovel-ready” projects. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Mark S. Johnson, Director

A. Request approval to accept the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP).

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval of the State Homeland Security Grant Program in the amount of $17,000 for Emergency Management Training and Exercise Programs which runs from October 1, 2011 to April 30, 2014. Mr. Johnson also stated this is a non-matching grant.

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

PARKS & RECREATION

Matt Weldon, Director

A. Request approval of Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease with the State ofFlorida.

Mr. Weldon requested Board approval of the Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease with the State ofFlorida. This is the lease for the submerged lands below the Big Dock at Cedar Key.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease with the State ofFloridaand have the Chairman to sign as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

A. Amendment to Agreement with Grubbs Emergency Services, LLC for emergency debris removal.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of the Amendment to Agreement with Grubbs Emergency Services, LLC for emergency debris removal. Under federal regulations, the County’s debris removal agreement can come under the category of federal-aid construction contracts which are required to contain certain provisions. These provisions must be spelled out in their entirety as part of the agreement document.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Amendment to Agreement with Grubbs Emergency Services, LLC as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Joyner asked Mr. Greenlee about the request made to place speed bumps near the Baptist church on Court Street.

After discussion, the Board agreed by consensus to have the Road Department move forward with this request and place speed bumps on Court Street from the Baptist church to the Courthouse.

SHIP

Dick Tummond, Assistant to theCountyCoordinator

A. Request motion to approve Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Amanda K. Lockaby – PA #510.

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Amanda K. Lockaby – PA #510 in the amount of $14,790.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Update on CDBG Grant Status, information only.

Mr. Tummond reported to the Board they had completed the initial sorting and ranking of the 56 applicants and will be holding a workshop within the next couple of weeks with the top 30 applicants to determine eligibility. A second rank and sort will be done once this step has been completed.

NON-AGENDA ITEM

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

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

Shenley Neely spoke to the Board regarding a Letter of Intent for Levy County Property previously approved to go with the application for Land Use Change and Re-zoning on property in the Town ofBronson. The application was heard last night at the Town ofBronson’s meeting and there were some issues with the last paragraph. The Town Council asked if the last paragraph could be removed.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the deletion of the last paragraph to the letter as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS

Comm. Johnson thanked everyone for their support of the Levy County Education Foundation Gala.

Comm. Johnson stated he had attended the Water Working Group and reported of the next meeting scheduled for February 13^th to elect officers and to select a name for the group. Comm. Johnson stated he felt it was important forLevyCounty to have representation attending the meetings of this group.

Comm. Drew reported she is still working on the purchasing issue.

Comm. Joyner thanked everyone for attending the Wild Beast Feast recently at the Baptist church in Morriston.

Comm. Stevens reminded everyone of the upcoming Williston FFA fundraiser to be held at the Whitehurst Lodge.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:17 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – January 17, 2012

July 17, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JANUARY 17, 2012

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on January 17, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Comm. Mike Joyner

Also present were:

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Osborn Barker gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXPENDITURES

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

CHECK NUMBER	106940-107089
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	641,102.61
ROAD	133,584.42
TRANSPORTATION	40.75
COURT FACILITIES	1,752.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	803.51
EMS	30,511.49
FIRE	68,040.41
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	4,361.35
UTILITIES	1,797.94
ADD COURT COSTS	461.90
LANDFILL	69,471.38
TOTAL	$ 951,927.76

MINUTES

The minutes for the following meetings were presented to the Board for approval:

November 8, 2011

January 3, 2012 – TABLED –

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting held November 8, 2011 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

WORKFORCE CONNECTION

Rusty Skinner, Chief Executive Officer

A. Request approval of Resolution 2012-04.

Mr. Skinner requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-04 or a letter to be drafted and sent to the State level addressing concerns regarding HB7023. This bill has been introduced in Legislature giving the Governor control over the local workforce system and removes responsibility, given to local elected officials under federal law, from local elected officials.

After discussion by Commissioners, it was agreed by consensus of the Board to send a letter to the State Legislative Officials. Mr. Skinner will draft a letter for the Commissioners to review. Comm. Stevens stated he would like each of the Commissioners to sign the letter.

B. Request approval of the Worksite Agreement.

Mr. Skinner requested Board approval of the Worksite Agreement. This agreement would allow departments of the county government to become worksites for individuals utilizing Workforce Connection to gain work training before entering into the workforce.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Worksite Agreement as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Barbara Locke spoke and let Mr. Skinner know the Health Department currently provides work training through Workforce Connection and brought up a point regarding background checks and fingerprinting charges not covered by Workforce Connection. Mr. Skinner stated there are different levels of background checks and would check into why the Health Department is required to pay for theirs.

911 ADDRESSING

Mike West, 911 Coordinator

A. Request signature of Chair for GeoComm Maintenance Contract.

Chris Sheppard requested on behalf of Mr. West Board approval and signature on the annual GeoComm Maintenance Contract which is in the amount of $13,100.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the annual GeoComm Maintenance Contract as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

David Pieklik, Executive Director

A. Presenting Progress Report.

Mr. Pieklik presented a Progress Report to the Board of the Nature Coast Business Development Council and provided information for the Commissioners to review. He stated the new office will be in Chiefland at the old post office in with Workforce Connection and is expected to be open March 1^st.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Hans van Vuuren of Bronson spoke to the Board regarding the Levy County Recycling center and expressed his concern about the messiness of it. He asked if it was possible to have countywide garbage pickup for a profit to the county.

Mr. Jerrels stated the trailers which are intended to be filled with recycle materials, often get household garbage dumped in them also. This has to be sorted before the recycled materials can be sold. These recycled materials are then sold, but the amount earned does not offset the cost. This is not a moneymaker for the county.

Mr. van Vuuren asked if there was anything which could be done about dumping garbage along dirt roads in the County.

It was answered by the Commissioners along with Atty. Brown the Board could not stop people from dumping garbage, only issue citations from Code Enforcement if garbage is identified. Nothing could be done by the Board about garbage someone dumps on their own property.

Barbara Locke spoke to the Board and announced there will be an “After Hours Medical Care” service provided by the Levy County Health Department the last Wednesday of each month at the Health Department from 4:30 P.M. to 7:15 P.M. The services provided are: physicals for work, sports and school, minor injuries (no x-ray), and routine health care. There is no cost if eligible.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

A. Request the appointment of Connie Conley to serve as interim Director for Levy County Transit; with all duties, responsibilities and signature authority as Department Head.

Mr. Moody requested Board approval to appoint Connie Conley to serve as interim Director for Levy County Transit.

Comm. Bell made a motion to appoint Connie Conley as interim Director as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Notice of proposed closing of the Levy Farm Service Agency office.

Mr. Moody advised the Board of the proposed closing of the Levy Farm Service Agency office scheduled for February 3^rd.

All Commissioners agreed they would like to keep the Farm Service Agency office open forLevyCounty.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to lobby to keep the Farm Service office inLevyCountydue to the diversity of farming and agriculture business and to send a letter asking what can be done to keep the Farm Service office open here. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Notice of proposed closing of Levy Forestry Camp.

Mr. Moody advised the Board of the closing of Levy Forestry Camp and how this would affect Recycling as well as Parks. These departments currently use prison work crews at Recycling and for clean-up at the Parks. There is a possibility of using prison work crews fromLowell.

CORRESPONDENCE

Karen Blackburn

A. Follow up onColumbiaCounty’s letter; meeting rescheduled from January 31, 2012 to January 23, 2012. Ms. Roberts advised they would prefer a county staff member ofCountyCommissioner.

Mrs. Blackburn informed the Board of the organizational meeting of the water supply protection working group previously scheduled for January 31, 2012 has been rescheduled to January 23, 2012 at 6:00 P.M.

Comm. Johnson stated he was still planning to attend as an individual and would take notes to bring back to Board at next meeting

Comm. Stevens requested Comm. Johnson attend as a representative for the Board and for another staff member to also attend. Shenley Neely stated she would plan to be at this meeting also.

B. Request from the Bronson FFA Chapter to sponsor an ad for the Suwannee River Livestock Show & Sale Official Program; Review attached ad, full page $100.

Mrs. Blackburn presented a request to the Board from the Bronson FFA Chapter for an ad in the Suwannee River Livestock Show & Sale Official Program. The prices are as follows:

Full Page $100

Half Page $ 50

Quarter Page $ 25

Comm. Bell made a motion to purchase a half-page ad for $50. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Requesting changes to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board.

1. Replace Primary Voting Member Elaine Carter with Melinda M. Jordan.

2. Add Alternate Voting Member Andrew Singer.

3. Replace Alternate Voting Member (School Board) Jeff Edison with Joseph Wain.

Mrs. Blackburn presented changes from the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board for Board approval.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the changes as stated to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Connie Conley, Operations Manager

A. Follow up on January 3, 2012 tabled request for approval regarding the revised agreement for Steve Tocknell scope of services and payment of services.

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval of the request from January 3, 2012 of the revised agreement for Steve Tocknell scope of services and payment of services in the amount of $4,000.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the revised agreement document for Steve Tocknell previously tabled at the January 3^rd meeting as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request approval of Resolutions to amend Resolutions:

1. Section 5310 Capital Grant.

2. Section 5311 Operating Grant.

3. Section 5316 Operating Funding for Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) Grant.

4. Section 5317 New Freedom Capital Grant.

5. 5317 New Freedom Operating Grant.

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval to amend the previously approved Resolutions as listed above. This includes changing the Director name to Connie Conley.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolutions 2012-09 through 2012-13 amending previously approved Resolutions 2012-01, 2012-02, 2012-06, 2012-07 and 2012-08 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Knowles, Director

A. Present the quarterly report to inform the Board, the citizens and visitors ofLevyCountyof significant events taking place within the department during the last quarter of 2011.

Mr. Knowles presented the 4^th quarter report of the Department of Public Safety to the Board.

SHIP

Dick Tummond, Assistant to theCountyCoordinator

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

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of the Annual Reports submitted to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. This is the close out period for the year 2008/09. During this period 14 families were assisted in the purchase of homes and 11 families were assisted in owner/occupied rehabilitation for a total of $391,872.70.

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

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson reminded everyone of the Levy County Education Foundation Gala on the 28^th of this month.

He also announced there will be a drawing for an $800 credit with Carnival Cruise Lines. The tickets are $10 each.

Comm. Johnson stated there will be a North Florida Broadband meeting tomorrow which he will be attending.

Comm. Drew stated she had recently taken a course from the Department of Justice on Financial Grant Management.

Comm. Joyner announced MorristonBaptistChurchwill be holding its annual Beast Feast on January 28^th and invited everyone to attend.

The meeting recessed at 11:02

The meeting reconvened at 11:28

PRIORITIES/GOALS 2012 WORKSHOP

Comm. Stevens called the meeting back to order at 11:28 A.M..

Mr. Moody spoke briefly and suggested each commissioner speak briefly about the items listed. The following is an overview of each Commissioners top priorities and goals for 2012.

Commissioner Joyner, District 1

A. Special Events Permit

Comm. Joyner stated he would like to see any special event permit applicant responsible for providing law enforcement and emergency medical services for the event rather than taxpayers providing the service.

B. One Cent Sales Tax

Comm. Joyner stated he would like to see a one cent sales tax inLevyCountyon all sales to help with county infrastructure. He stated this will keep property owners from bearing the full load of taxes.

Commissioner Johnson, District 2

A. Insurance Review

1. Goal & Objective

2. Time Line

B. Technology Plan

1. Goal & Objective

2. Communications Infrastructure

3. Phone System

4. Inter/intranet

C. Emergency Services Management

1. LongTermCountyPlan

2. Communications

D. Local/Purchasing Plan

1. Local Preference Policy

2. Central Purchasing

E. Asset Management

1. Asset Utilization

2. Inventory Control

F. Ordinance Review

Annual Review of Ordinances

Commissioner Drew, District 3

A. Complete the upgrading of the phone systems.

B. Create an intranet for all county departments.

C. Central Purchasing and try to buy American wherever possible.

D. Establish new procedures for appointments to Boards and Commission seats.

E. Require regular (monthly or quarterly) reporting from all department heads.

F. Formalize the draft procedure for development review (written by Rob).

G. Establish a criteria and calendar for employee evaluations.

H. Biometric time clocks.

Commissioner Bell, District 4

A. Insurance

B. Special Events Permit

C. Local Purchasing Policy

D. Focus on $1 Million in Operational Budget Changes so we are not under the wire next budget year

E. Improve on County Asset Inventory Tracking (i.e. GPS Tracking for Autos, Etc.)

F. Work out better Payroll Clock in/Clock out System (we can discuss)

G. Develop a Long Term Technology Plan (i.e. Automated Phone Systems, etc.)

H. Work on Better Purchasing Program (Better Controls on Purchase Orders, Etc.)

I. Improve Code Enforcement and Compliance on Scattered Debris.

Commissioner Stevens, District 5

A. Allocate funding for one (1) additional Med Unit.

B. Provide funding for the 21 acre parcel owned by the County on 337 & 32 for a consultant to do site layout theCountyComplexincluding the Health Department. The funding should include engineering, site layout, paving and other impervious surface permits, utilities, etc. The Health Department will be constructed with funding from the Department of Health or other State Grants.

C. Allocate funds for Inmate Visitation Up-grade or complete change-out of existing system.

D. Grant Consulting/Management for 2012-2013

The Commissioners all expressed concerns of coming up short again this fiscal year. It was agreed to work on ways to prevent this from happening again this year. There was discussion of moving forward with projects costing the least or ones that will save more.

Comm. Drew stated some items like phone system or insurance may cost some now, but will save in the long run.

Mr. Moody states insurance should be dealt with first as Public Risk Management has been given notice we are looking for different insurance.

Other items commonly listed with more than one of the Commissioners were discussed as priority items and will be given the most attention in the coming months.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1:01 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

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