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BOCC Regular Meeting – March 8, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MARCH 8, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on March 8, 2011 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:

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

CHECK NUMBER	104108-104236
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,016,399.09
ROAD	89,343.55
TRANSPORTATION	27,633.98
911	16,250.00
COURT FACILITIES	5,013.75
PROGRESS ENERGY	463.62
EMS	11,568.98
FIRE	5,344.28
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	2,838.90
UTILITIES	20,178.50
DRUG TASK FORCE	3,000.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS	31.68
LANDFILL	19,314.50
TOTAL	$ 1,217,380.83

MINUTES

Approval of minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held February 8, 2011 and the Regular Board Meeting held February 22, 2011.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting held February 8, 2011 and February 22, 2011 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

911 ADDRESSING

Mike West, 911 Director

A. Request for approval and signature on Centurylink Product and Services Agreement.

Mr. West requested Board approval and the Board Chairman’s signature on the Centurylink Product and Services Agreement. Mr. West explained this is a software maintenance contract which has already been granted and requires no matching funds

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the Centurylink Product and Services Agreement with the Chairman’s signature as presented. Second was made by Comm.Belland the MOTION CARRIES.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

A. Proclamation 2011-05 Recognizing April, 2011 as Water Conservation Month.

Mr. Moody requested approval of Proclamation 2011-05 recognizing April, 2011 as Water Conservation Month inLevyCountyand read the Proclamation into record.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Proclamation 2011-05 recognizing April, 2011 as Water Conservation Month. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTY COORDINATOR

Dick Tummond

A. Neighborhood Stabilization Program – Funding Available forLevyCounty.

Mr. Tummond statedLevyCountyhas been notified by the Department of Community Affairs of being selected as a possible recipient of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds in the amount of $1,029,844. Mr. Tummond explained this program allows for the purchase of foreclosed or abandoned properties based on targeted areas of the county and does not require matching funds. Mr. Tummond requested the Board make a decision to either accept or reject the funds available by the March 18, 2011 deadline and have the Board Chairman sign a letter of intent. If it is determined at a later date the funds cannot be used, they are to be returned.

Comm. Bell made a motion to accept the funds available and to send a letter of intent with the Chairman’s signature. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Letha Keene

A. Request to accept the Amendment to the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC) Agreement.

Mrs. Keene requested Board approval to accept the Amendment to the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC) Agreement. Mrs. Keen explained the Amendment adds two additional projects to the original Agreement approved on December 7, 2010. The additions are to add the scope of work outlines the Levy County HsEEP Tabletop Exercise in the amount of $17,060.25 and the development of a Countywide Community Wildfire Protection Program (CWPP) in the amount of $12,500. These projects will be funded by Homeland Security dollars and are non-matching.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Amendment to the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC) Agreement as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A. Present bids for mowing tractors.

Mr. Greenlee presented the bids received for mowing tractors to the Board. The bids received were from:

Live Oak Tractor

GreenSouth Equipment

HighlandTractor

RingPower

Mr. Greenlee opened the envelopes at the podium and then took to Board office to review and stated he would bring a recommendation to the Board at the next meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Bruce Borders, with Standing United as Americans spoke to the Board regarding Memorial signs for three soldiers fromLevyCountykilled in the war inIraqand Afganistan. He stated the first Veteran’s Day Parade was held in Chiefland this past year. Two signs have been donated for Cpl. Brian Busey to be placed on the roadway entering and leaving Cedar Key.

Mr. Borders asked if the Board could approve placing a sign at CR 347 for Brian Busey, as this is the road where he lived and another on the road heading to Cedar Key from Chiefland near Fowler’s Bluff.

Campbell. Mr. Borders asked if the Board would ask the Town ofBronsonto send letter to Senator Dean and Representative Bembry’s office to ask for a memorial sign for Cpl. Paige, from Bronson and to follow up on the signs to be placed in Chiefland for Cpl. Campbell.

Comm. Stevens stated the Board would check into what they could do and will contact him as soon as possible.

Renate Cannon spoke to the Board regarding an article in the Levy County Journal stating the Journal is considered the newspaper of record forLevyCounty. She asked for clarification of this statement as it was her understanding there was no newspaper of record.

Comm. Stevens advised Mrs. Cannon there is no official newspaper of record designated by the Board.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS

Comm. Stevens reminded everyone there will be a Public Hearing this evening at 6:30 P.M. regarding a Proposed Large Scale Land Use Map Amendment.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:38 A.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – February 22, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on February 22, 2011 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. 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	103977-104107
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	98,399.30
ROAD	506,798.13
SHIP	19,883.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	26,312.21
COURT FACILITIES	71.56
PROGRESS ENERGY	227.68
EMS	33,378.32
FIRE	7,021.83
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	124.03
UTILITIES	2,752.34
ADD COURT COSTS	1,355.78
CAPITAL PROJECTS	264.03
LANDFILL	75,909.66
TOTAL	$ 772,497.87

CASHIER CHECK	4,250.00

LEVY COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Joe Renaudo, Fire Dept

A. Request approval to accept a Department of Forestry owned tanker from Marion County Fire Rescue.

Joe Renaudo, who spoke on behalf of Rick Bloom requested Board approval to accept a Department of Forestry owned tanker from Marion County Fire Rescue. This tanker will replace the tanker in Gulf Hammock.

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the tanker from Marion County Fire Rescue as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

CITY OF CHIEFLAND

Teal Pomeroy, Mayor

A. Discussion of Silent 911 System

Mr. Pomeroy spoke of concerns by the City ofChieflandregarding the proposed 911 fee increase to the cities. He asked the Board what their plans were regarding the proposed spending increase in the 911 system.

Comm. Stevens stated a proposal has not yet been presented to the Board. He stated when the proposal comes before the Board, each of the municipalities would be given an opportunity to express their concerns before a decision is made.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

MayorLakeof the Town ofInglisspoke to the Board and stated he also had concerns of the proposed 911 system, but is now aware this had not yet come before the Board. He stated the 911 service at this time is satisfactory without a new system.

Constance Greenlee spoke to the Board regarding concerns she has with the No Parking signs on CR 318. She stated these signs were originally placed at the request of the residents in the area and are no longer necessary. Ms. Greenlee asked what the procedure would be to have them removed?

Comm. Stevens stated they will check to see if there was any Board action at the time when the signs were installed. If there was no Board action when the signs were placed at the location in question, they may be removed, but if Board action was taken, the Board would need to make the decision to remove them.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

A. Amended Amendment to Lease Agreement between Yankeetown/Inglis Woman’s Club andLevyCounty.

Mr. Moody presented an Amended Amendment to Lease Agreement between Yankeetown/Inglis Woman’s Club for Board approval. There was an addition to provide the Woman’s club with a key to the area the air conditioning/heating unit is.

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

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A. Proposed adoption of Resolution 2011-07 to schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. for the closure of portions of roadway as requested by Petitioner, William R. Coutts, Jr.

Mr. Greenlee presented proposed adoption of Resolution 2011-07 to schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. for the closure of portions of roadway as requested by Petitioner, William R. Coutts, Jr. for Board approval.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-07 to schedule a Public Hearing as presented. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request permission to place LCR 494 (NW 92Ct.) in Chiefland Golf and Country Club on paving list.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to place LCR 494 (NW 92Ct.) in Chiefland Golf and Country Club on the paving list. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES

C. Present to the Board the Changes/Additions to the Tentative 5-year Work Program.

Mr. Greenlee presented to the Board the Changes/Additions to the Tentative 5-year Work Program.

SHIP/WATER

Dick Tummond

A. Deferred Payment Loan.

Mr. Tummond requested Board Approval of the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Austin F. Ratchford in the amount of $16,133.

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

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Drew reported she had attended the Rural Economic Development Summit inSt. Augustineand stated it was very informative.

Comm. Bell reported he had also attended the Rural Economic Development Summit inSt. Augustineand after speaking with the Governor, they would appreciate local feedback on who would be the right person to fill the vacant seat.

Comm. Stevens reminded everyone the Williston FFA will be holding a fundraiser on March 5^th at Rhino Outdoors and invited everyone to attend.

The meeting recessed at 9:25 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 11:04 A.M.

WORKSHOP

LAKE-SUMTER EMS

A. Jim Judge, Executive Director, Lake-SumterEMS-“When to Call 911” Program.

Mr. Judge gave a powerpoint presentation to the Board of how to educate the public on when to call 9-1-1. The “When to Call 911” public awareness/education campaign was implemented by Lake-Sumter EMS in 2007. The program focuses on providing the community with educational information on when it is appropriate and inappropriate to call 911. Its goal is to provide the public with strategies to use in the case of a medical emergency, and to reduce the use of emergency resources in non-emergency situations.

Mr. Judge explained the dispatchers taking the 911 calls are trained to use a “Priority dispatch system”, which can be used to prioritize 911 calls.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:21 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – February 8, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on February 8, 2011 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:

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

CHECK NUMBER

103774-103976

FUND

AMOUNT

GENERAL REVENUE

1,733,157.33

ROAD

205,418.76

SHIP

32,205.00

COURT TECH/CRIM PREV

720.62

TRANSPORTATION

28,308.92

911

9,880.00

COURT FACILITIES

22,637.00

PROGRESS ENERGY

13,075.27

EMS

37,575.27

FIRE

83,489.55

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

3,001.61

UTILITIES

27,141.83

DRUG TASK FORCE

7,265.59

ADD COURT COSTS

3,583.67

DEBT SERVICE

125,762.50

LANDFILL

132,597.05

TOTAL $ 2,465,819.97

MINUTES

Approval of minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held January 18, 2011.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular meeting held January 18, 2011, with corrections. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

ZONING

Rob Corbitt, Director

A. Petition No. FP 5-10, Final Plat “HamptonCorners.”

Atty. Brown asked if there was any ex-parte by any of the Commissioners. Comm. Stevens stated he had spoken with staff and with Mr. Croft.

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

Mr. Corbitt presented and requested Board approval of Petition No. FP 5-10, Final Plat “HamptonCorners.”

Comm. Stevens asked if there was anyone to speak for or against. There were none.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Petition No. FP 5-10, Final Plat “HamptonCorners.” Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Major Evan Sullivan

A. Request to transfer a budget item to move a position from Corrections to Communications.

Major Sullivan requested to transfer $20,106 from Corrections to Communications. Major Sullivan explained there were 12 positions in dispatch, but they have only 11 at this time, due to one employee leaving in December. They are eliminating one position in the jail and would like to transfer this person to dispatch as there is a critical need in this department. The amount asked for would be used for this employee’s salary.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the transfer of $20,106 from Corrections to Communications in the Sheriff’s budget. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Noel Desmond spoke to the Board regarding theTri-CountyHospitaland the Certificate of Need. After reading a statement to the Board, Mr. Desmond requested the Board not to stand behind another extension for the Certificate of Need which ends in April of this year.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator

A. Proposed Amendment to Lease Agreement for A.F. Knotts library in Yankeetown.

Mr. Moody presented and requested Board approval of the proposed Amendment to Lease Agreement for A.F. Knotts library in Yankeetown. He stated the Woman’s Club is requesting a key and access code to the library.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the amendment adding the language for a key to be issued with a unique access code and in the event the lessee does not comply with the terms of this provision, the key shall be returned promptly. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Drew made a motion to add language to the amendment to state the key issued to the Woman’s Club is not to be duplicated. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOITON CARRIES.

B. Request from the Town of Otter Creek to place rumble strips within the city limits.

Mr. Moody reported the Town of Otter Creek had voted and approved the installation of rumble strips in the Town of Otter Creek.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Mark Johnson, Director

A. Request to accept the 2011 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Agreement.

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval to accept the 2011 State Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement in the amount of $15,000, which is a federal non-matching grant.

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the 2011 State Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson MOTION CARRIED.

PLANNING

Shenley Neely, Director

A. Request the Board confirm the appointment of the Levy County School Board representative to the Levy County Planning Commission.

Ms. Neely requested the Board confirm the appointment of Jeff Edison, Director of Administration at the Levy County School Board, to the Levy County Planning Commission.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to confirm appointment of Jeff Edison to the Levy County Planning Commission as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request the Board to direct staff to proceed with the necessary modifications and revisions to the Devil’s Hammock Management Plan to meet requirements of Rule Chapter 9K-7, Florida Forever Program.

Ms. Neely requested direction from the Board to proceed with the necessary revisions and modifications to the Devil’s Hammock Management Plan. Comm. Stevens suggested working on the side not designated for hunting first, then work over to the other side.

C. Request the Board schedule a Public meeting to hear a proposed large scale land use amendment for March 8, 2011.

Ms. Neely requested the Board schedule a Public meeting to hear a proposed large scale land use amendment for March 8, 2011. Comm. Stevens suggested the Board members visit the site. The Board agreed by consensus to hold the meeting on March 8, 2011 at 6:30 P.M.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A. Proposed Resolution No. 2009-56 regarding a release of easements inGracelandShores.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval and Chairman signature on proposed Resolution No. 2009-56 regarding a release of easements inGracelandShores.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2009-56 as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Presentation of Quotes for courthouse parking lot and EOC parking lot striping.

Mr. Greenlee presented the following quotes for the courthouse parking lot and EOC parking lot striping:

Courthouse EOC Options Total

Hicks Seal Coating and Striping, LLC $3,925.00 $ 550.00 $825.00 $5,300.00

H. Roath Seal Coating 4,800.00 700.00 $5,500.00

ACP 4,582.50 1,350.84 $5,933.34

Discussion followed among the Commissioners regarding using local businesses.

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the lowest bid from Hicks Seal Coating and Striping, LLC as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the votes were cast as follows:

Yes No

Comm. Johnson Comm.Bell

Comm. Drew Comm. Stevens

The MOTION DOES NOT CARRY.

Comm. Bell made a motion to accept the local bid from ACP as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Presentation of quotes for mowing tractors.

Mr. Greenlee presented quotes for mowing tractors as follows:

HighlandTractor/John Deere $40,394.95

GreenSouth Equipment, Inc. $43,325.00

Live Oak Tractor $43,500.00

SuwanneeRiverKubota $44,300.00

Ring Power $61,542.00

Mr. Greenlee requested approval to purchase from Highland Tractor/John Deere, the low bid as presented.

Mr. Shipp questioned if this should have been done as sealed bids due to the amount of the purchase. He pointed out if the policy states if the amount is over $10,000, sealed bids are required, as the auditors will question it later and point out policy was not followed.

Comm. Bell made a motion to table the item in order to use the sealed bid process. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES. Comm. Stevens votes No.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval to hear a non-agenda item.

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

Mr. Greenlee explained to the Board US Pipeline is currently completing installation of the gas pipeline on HWY 19 and they have an excess amount of limerock boulders which they would like to donate and deliver toLevyCounty.

Comm. Drew made a motion to accept the rock from US Pipeline. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

SHIP/WATER

Dick Tummond

A. Satisfaction of Mortgage.

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of a Satisfaction of Mortgage for Geneva K. Bell in the amount of $4,600 in Purchase Assistance and $2,745.00 in Rehabilitation Repairs for a combined total of $7,345.00.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Satisfaction of Mortgage as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Deferred Payment Loan.

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Michelle E. Powell in the amount of $14,450.00.

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

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Anne Bast Brown,CountyAttorney

A. Discussion and Direction of Amended Lease or Transfer ofSouthLevyPark.

Atty. Brown requested direction on some issues withSouthLevyPark. She stated after an accident in 2006 where an individual filed a personal injury lawsuit, it was recommended by legal counsel provided by the County’s insurance carrier for the County to either quitclaim theSouthLevyParkproperty to Inglis or amend the Lease to provide additional protection.

MayorLakespoke to the Board and suggested the Board to transfer title to the Town ofInglis.

Comm. Stevens stated he didn’t think the Board which had originally done the lease intended to deed the land to Inglis. He stated he would like to talk more with the Town ofInglisas this property is a county asset and could be tied to a bond. He suggested this issue be addressed at a later date, such as in May.

B. DEP Consent Order Discussion and Direction.

Atty. Brown requested the Board authorize and the Chair to sign a proposed Short Form Consent Order with the DEP for settlement of civil penalties for alleged violations of DEP permit requirements at the Levy County Landfill. She explained the Consent Order proposes fines in the amount of $4,250 and is a settlement of the matter to avoid further administrative action and costs for both parties.

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

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson stated the Levy County Education Foundation will be hosting a gala this Saturday at 6:00 P.M.

He stated he had attended a brief meeting on septic tanks and will keep Board updated.

Comm. Bell stated he had attended the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Development Council meeting last month and was sworn in. The next meeting is scheduled for March. He stated the North Florida Economic Development Partnership retreat was hosted in Chiefland at Capital City Bank and the Rural Economic Development Summit is coming up February 16-18 inSt. Augustine. He had attended the CLM Workforce Connection Consortium Briefing and was sworn in. There are funds available withLevyCountyrepresentation.

Comm. Bell announced Tommy Dunford had passed away and there will be a service later in the week.

Comm. Stevens spoke about Senate Bill 248 regarding the BP oil spill. He has contacted Senator Dean and Senator Oelrich’s offices in an effort to addLevyCountyto the list of County’s affected by the oil spill as we were not listed in the bill.

The meeting recessed at 10:50 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 1:02 P.M.

WORKSHOP

A. Discussion of Current andFutureCountyIssues.

B. EMSOverview.

Introduction to the audience as to the purpose of the Workshop was given by Comm. Drew. She stated she did not post any rumor on Facebook regarding taking one ambulance off the road.

Mr. Moody stated the rumors about the Cedar Key EMS station closing were not true. Mr. Moody added, due to the Board having new members, having these workshops is a good way for them to talk with them have the other Commissioners present to ask questions.

Comm. Bell stated he is interested in hearing from this and all of the other departments as to what they can and cannot cut in order to run more efficiently due to budget constraints.

Comm. Johnson stated he was glad to see everyone who showed up for the workshop and is interested to hear what they have to say.

The following members of the audience spoke in opposition to cuts within the EMS Department:

Carol Graves

Ronald Grant

Renate Cannon

Terri Ezell

Carol Sutton

Patti Collins

Paul Shear

Trish Siebold

David Florence

Katie Graves

Shawn Holcomb

Nancy Thames

Jerry Zeigler

Bob Dickman

Quinn Lesher

Elysia Foran

The meeting recessed at 3:01 P.M.

The meeting re-convened at 3:13 P.M.

Scott Dennison spoke to the Board summarizing what those who had spoken before him had said. He then offered suggestions to the Board which could be helpful for the EMS Department.

The Commissioners asked questions as to how things could be improved from the EMS Director and employees of this department as they would best know what would and would not work.

The various suggestions offered by members of the audience andEMSemployees during the meeting are summarized below:

Raising part-time pay to encourage applicants,

Educating the public on when to call 911 and what is a real emergency

Raising theEMStax assessment

Changing to 12-hour shifts

Training and equipping dispatchers with a standardized list of questions to ask callers which would help them code and prioritize calls toEMS

Combining Fire and EMS Departments.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:51 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

____________________________________ ____________________________________

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – January 18, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JANUARY 18, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on January 18, 2011 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. 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. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

CHECK NUMBER	103628-103773
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,027,591.24
ROAD	668,468.49
SHIP	298.71
TRANSPORTATION	6,200.40
COURT FACILITIES	77.95
PROGRESS ENERGY	2,473.86
EMS	89,096.03
FIRE	68,231.75
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	2,818.80
UTILITIES	206.12
COMMUNICATION	7,391.10
ADD COURT COSTS	439.90
LANDFILL	59,442.38
TOTAL	$ 1,932,736.73

MINUTES

Approval of minutes for the regular meetings held December 21, 2010 and January 4, 2011.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meetings held on December 21, 2010 and January 4, 2011 with amendments to the December 21, 2010 meeting as presented. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

SPRINGS AND WATER SUPPLY

Annette Long

A. Presentation of educational materials relating to our springs and water supply.

Annette Long gave information to the Commissioners and presented them each with a copy of the book “Mirage” written by Cynthia Barnett as well as a copy of the DVD “Water’s Journey.” She also gave a printout to each Commissioner and spoke about concerns of our water resources. On February 9^th from 9:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Tommy Usher there will be a Springs Working Group meeting and she invited the Commissioners to attend.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Bill Henderson

A. Discuss Cedar Key Bridges.

Mr. Henderson from the Florida Department of Transportation,LakeCityoffice spoke to the Board regarding their request to look at four bridges inLevyCountyin need of repair or replacement.

Brandi Vittur spoke to the Board regarding the three bridges in Cedar Key in question: theCStreetBridge, the bridge over Daughtry Bayou on CR 456, and theLewisPassbridge on CR 456.

The repair recommendation for theC Streetbridge is to install Crutch Bents which will improve the load rating and add 20-25 years of service life. The cost of this project would be approximately $300,000.

The replacement option would be done through staged construction. This would eliminate load rating issues and add approximately 50 years of service life. The cost of this project would be approximately $838,000.

The repair option for the CR 456 bridge over Daughtry Bayou is to sandblast, clean, repair rebar and recast the concrete which will add 10-15 years of service life. The cost for this project would be approximately $1,176,000.

The replacement option would require temporary construction easements and would add approximately 50 years of service life. The cost of this project would be approximately $4,245,221.

The repair option for the CR 456 bridge over Lewis pass is to install structural pile jacket with cathodic protection which would add 20-25 years of service life. The cost for this project would be approximately $100,000.

No replacement alternative was recommended at this time.

Rick Valeer from Florida Department of Transportation spoke regarding the bridge on CR 326 over theWaccasassaRiver. He stated the State would replace this 160’ bridge with a larger bridge of 180’. It will also be widened and 8’ shoulders will be added and the travel lanes will be 12’.

Mr. Henderson stated this project will be fully funded by the State and construction will begin in 2015 but there is no funding for the Cedar Key bridges at this time.

Scott Hamilton spoke regarding the process for selecting bridges to be repaired or replaced.

911 ADDRESSING

Chris Sheppard,

A. Request Board approval of and signature on the GeoComm Dispatch Mapping Support Project Agreement with a cost of $9,980.00.

Mrs. Sheppard requested Board approval and signature on the GeoComm Dispatch Mapping Support Project Agreement

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the GeoComm Dispatch Mapping Support Project Agreement and to allow the Chairman to sign. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Desiree Painter, General Manager

A. Request approval to submit with authorizing Resolution, FY 2011/2012 US Section 5310 Grant Application.

Ms. Painter requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-01 for FY 2011/2012 US Section 5310 Grant Application. This is an 80/10/10 Grant in the amount of $72,928, of which the County’s portion is $7,293. These funds will be used this year for the purchase of security equipment to monitor the area where busses are parked in the evenings.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-01 authorizing FY 2011/2012 US Section 5310 Grant Application. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Request approval to submit with authorizing Resolution, FY 2011/2012 US Section 5311 Grant Application.

Ms. Painter requested approval of Resolution 2011-02 for FY 2011/2012 US Section 5311 Grant Application. This is a 50/50 soft match grant used to offset payroll expense in the amount of $324,716 of which the County’s portion is $162,358.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-02 for FY 2011/2012 US Section 5311 Grant Application. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

C. Request approval to submit with authorizing Resolution, FY 2011/2012 US Section 5317 Grant Application.

Ms. Painter requested approval of Resolution 2011-04 for FY 2011/2012 US Section 5317 Grant Application. This is a 50/50 soft match grant used to provide transportation service to the disabled population of the County in the amount of $87,824 of which the County’s portion is $43,921. A fare of $1 per trip is charged to the rider.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-04 for FY 2011/2012 US Section 5317 Grant Application. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Superintendent

A. Request Board Direction regarding Paving on LCR 206.

Mr. Greenlee requested Board direction regarding paving on LCR 206. He stated Whitehurst Construction is already in place and he asked them to give an estimate on resurfacing this road. The cost for this project would be $17,400. Mr. Greenlee requested Board approval of Whitehurst Construction to resurface LCR 206.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Whitehurst Construction to resurface LCR 206 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

SOLID WASTE

RodHastings, Solid Waste

A. Request permission to purchase a new Mack tractor for hauling garbage from the transfer station toNew River.

Mr. Hastings representing Benny Jerrels in his absence requested Board approval to purchase a new Mack tractor for hauling garbage from the transfer station toNew River. The County’s portion will be $32,996 using the 2010-2011 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement. The Grant will pay $70,588 of the total cost of $103,584.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the purchase of a new Mack tractor as presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

CORRESPONDENCE

Heather Lombardo

A. Notification of a Public Hearing for Andrews Wildlife Management Area scheduled for Thursday, January 27, 2011 in Fanning Springs at 7:00 P.M.

Mrs. Lombardo stated the Board office had received a request from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission to announce a Public Hearing for the Andrews Wildlife Management Area to be held Thursday, January 27, 2011 at the City of Fanning Springs office from 7:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve notification of the Public Hearing as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

SHIP/WATER

Dick Tummond

A. Proposed write-off uncollected bills for University Oaks Water System for Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009.

Mr. Tummond requested the Board approve the proposed write-off of uncollected bills for University Oaks Water System for Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009 in the amount of $1,259.46.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the proposed write-off of uncollected bills for University Oaks Water System for Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B. Satisfactions of Mortgages.

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of the following Satisfactions of Mortgages:

Shirley Young $15,000

Johnny A. and Nita A. Martin, Sr. $12,500

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Satisfactions of Mortgage as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Johnson stated he had attended the Broadband Authority meeting last Wednesday and indicated there is concern with in-kind contributions from counties and whether or not those contributions were obtained through Federal funding. Otherwise this is on schedule and should be in the construction phase by the middle of March.

Comm. Drew stated she had attended the Citrus County Task Force meeting and had requested notification of any future meetings. The focus of the meeting was environmental issues such as water quality inLakeRusseauand the lowerWithlacoocheeRiver. A topic of interest discussed was minimum daily flows on the rivers, which she felt was something to keep an eye on.

Jack Schofield spoke in regard to the minimum daily flow issue.

Comm. Drew stated she had attended the Fire Sub-Committee meeting and reported the meeting went well.

Comm. Drew announced the Wild Hog canoe race is coming up April 30^th and challenged any of the Commissioners to a race.

Comm. Bell gave information on the Andrews Wildlife meeting he recently attended. He also stated he is working on cash flow report with University Oaks and Manatee Utilities to present to the Commissioners at a later date.

Comm. Bell also stated he rode with theEMSunit Med 2 yesterday and was able to see first hand how they operate and stated he plans to ride again with Med 4 at a later date.

Comm. Stevens stated the 30^th of this month is the one year anniversary of having the Ten Commandments placed at the Courthouse. There will be a circle prayer at 3:00 P.M. on that day.

Comm. Stevens addedLevyCountyhas a Water Resolution in place to prevent water from this county leaving its borders except for the need of fire suppression.

The meeting recessed at 10:16 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 1:09 P.M.

WORKSHOP

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Connie Conley

D. Request approval to submit with authorizing Resolution, FY 2011/2012 US Section 5316 Grant Application.

Ms. Conley requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-03 for FY 2011/2012 US Section 5316 Grant Application. This is a 50/50 match Grant in the amount of $203,234, of which the County’s portion is $101,617. This allows them to provide transportation to individuals for job training and runs seven days a week. The rider pays a $1 per trip fee to ride.

Comm. Drew made a motion to Resolution 2011-03 for FY 2011/2012 US Section 5316 Grant Application as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

NABORS, GIBLIN & NICKERSON / GOVERNMENT SERVICES GROUP

Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Programs

Mr. Moody stated the purpose of the Workshop is to give the newer Commissioners a better understanding of how these programs work and introduced Ms. Encinosa.

Heather Encinosa from Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson gave a brief legal overview of the material given to the Commissioners.

Jeff Rackley, Senior Project Manager from Government Services Group spoke about the four programs in which GSG works with the County: Fire,EMS, Road Maintenance and Solid Waste.

EMSand Fire Assessment methodology was discussed in detail. The Commissioners expressed an interest in looking at a tier system for assessments as it seems with the current system inLevyCountythe commercial businesses are being hit the hardest. The Commissioners are interested in achieving a reasonable solution.

Members of the audience who spoke were:

Larry Feldheusen

Barney Cannon

Renate Cannon

Mr. Rackley and Ms. Encinosa indicated they would work on this system and notify the Commissioners of an estimated cost before proceeding.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:08 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – January 4, 2011

July 18, 2012 by SuperAdmin

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JANUARY 4, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on January 4, 2011 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:

Danny J. Shipp – Clerk of Court

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator– Dick Tummond

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Pastor Billy Keith 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	103516-103627
FUND	AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE	1,219,207.85
ROAD	249,194.48
SHIP	7,350.00
COURT TECH/CRIM PREV	2,420.00
TRANSPORTATION	1,307.27
911	16,250.00
COURT FACILITIES	627.00
PROGRESS ENERGY	805.83
EMS	31,025.83
FIRE	3,787.31
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT	243.04
UTILITIES	525.65
COMMUNICATION	27,289.28
LANDFILL	138.78
TOTAL	$ 1,560,172.32

ZONING

Rob Corbitt, Director

A. CUP 1-10, Development of a “CowboyChurch.”

Atty. Brown swore in members of the audience and Commissioners wishing to speak for or against the Conditional Use Permit.

[1]Comm. Johnson stated he had spoken to Mike Smith and Ginny Keith.

[2]Comm. Drew stated she had spoken to Ms. Neely.

[3]Comm. Bell stated he had spoken to Ginny Keith.

[4]Comm. Stevens stated he had spoken to staff and to the petitioners.

Mr. Corbitt requested Board approval of CUP 1-10, Development of a “CowboyChurch.” He stated William E. Keith III had requested a Conditional Use Permit for Cross Brand Cowboy Church, Inc. to develop aCowboyChurch. It is a place of worship in which sermons may be preached from horseback. He stated the petition comes to the Board from the Planning Commission with a recommendation for approval with several conditions.

Mike Smith spoke to the Board and explained what the CrossBrandCowboyChurchrepresents and stated its purpose is to offer a non-denominational soul winning and soul saving mission to the community and to the world. After addressing the recommendations made by staff and the Planning Commission, Mr. Smith asked the Board to consider eliminating the time constraints requirement as well as the requirement to pave NE 162^nd Court.

Comm. Stevens asked if anyone from audience would like to speak for or against.

The following individuals spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit for theCrossBrandCowboyChurch:

Dr. Jerry Nash Sandy Haddock

Ginny Keith

Discussion followed regarding the hours of operation.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to change Condition #5 to read: the suggested hours for outdoor equestrian events shall be the following dates and times:

Monday – Thursday 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.

Friday – Saturday 9:00 P.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Sunday 9:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

In the event of residential complaints, concerning noise and/or lighting, this Board reserves the right to implement set hours of operation. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Discussion followed regarding the condition of the road.

Atty. Brown stated conditions she had roughly prepared with regard to the road and stated there could be a 4a. and a 4b.

Comm. Johnson made a motion for Condition 4a. to read: if at any time during the subject property under the application approved herein, the State DOT requires improvements to the connection of NE 162^nd Court and US Alt 27, the applicant or its successors or its assigns or any one of them shall provide the necessary improvements consistent with the construction requirements of the State DOT. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

Mr. Corbitt questioned if the Sanctuary would be build first or the arena. Pastor Keith responded the arena would be constructed first as it is the family life center.

Comm. Johnson made a motion for Condition 4b. to read: in the event of obvious road deterioration as documented by Road Department staff or CountyEngineer, the applicant is responsible to make repairs or reconstruction of the road from connection of NE 162^nd Court up to the Northern most access driveway connection. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Johnson made a motion to accept an amendment to Condition 4b as stated by Atty. Brown to read: the road construction shall be performed consistent with the construction requirements of the Levy County Road Department. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve CUP 1-10 based on the conditions previously approved. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

Comm. Drew votes NO and stated her reason for voting no was based strictly on the intensity of use.

The meeting recessed at 10:44 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:58 A.M.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mr. Schofield asked if the Board could appoint someone to attend the meetings of the Lake Restoration Task Force which includes LakeRousseauon the boundary of LevyCounty. The next meeting is scheduled for January 10^th at 2:00 P.M. at the Lecanto county headquarters. Comm. Drew stated she would be willing to attend.

Pat O’Neil reminded the Commissioners the Nature Coast Business Development Council would be holding an Economic Development Summit called “Building Stronger Businesses” on January 20^th atBronsonHigh School from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

NATURE COAST REGIONAL WATER

Randy Durden, Chair

A. Update on recent activities regarding the Nature Coast Regional Water Supply Authority.

Mr. Durden spoke to the Board and gave an update on recent activities regarding the Nature Coast Regional Water Supply Authority. He stated the Feasibility Study had been completed. Steve Minnis from the Water Management District also spoke.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

Desiree Painter, General Manager

A. Title III-B Transportation Contract betweenSuwanneeRiverEconomic Council, Inc. andLevyCountyTransit.

Ms. Painter requested Board approval of Title III-B Transportation Contract between Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. and Levy County Transit to provide the Senior meal trips to the meal sites in Williston and Chiefland.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Title III-B Transportation Contract between Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. and Levy County Transit. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Fred Moody

A. Proposed Letter of Support for “The Reel Rosewood Documentary” project.

Mr. Moody requested Board approval of a proposed letter of support for the “Reel Rosewood Documentary” project as requested by Lizzie Jenkins.

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve a proposed letter of support for the “Reel Rosewood Documentary.” Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

Comm. Drew wished everyone a Happy New Year.

Comm. Bell asked if the other Commissioners could attend the Summiton the 20^th as he will be attending the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Board meeting on the same evening.

Atty. Brown gave an update to the Board and stated the County had won the hearing on the exotic animals issue and the code was upheld. Also, the City ofWestonissue has been appealed.

The meeting recessed at 11:43 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 1:03 P.M.

COMMISSIONER AND DEPARTMENT HEAD WORKSHOP

A. Department Head Introductions and Department Overview.

Mr. Moody stated the purpose of the Workshop was to give the new Commissioners a chance to meet all of the Department heads get an overview of the Departments.

Comm. Drew stated she had wanted to have a chance to talk to all the Department heads and pass along some things she felt were important as well as some goals she would like to see from the Departments such as monthly reports.

Comm. Bell stated his biggest concern was communication between the Commissioners and the Departments.

Comm. Johnson stated he would like to get input from the Department heads as to what can be done better with what they have control over and for the Department heads to be honest with their input.

Comm. Stevens stated he felt more could be accomplished by the Commissioners visiting each Department individually.

Listed below are the Departments and representatives in attendance:

Department Representative

Fire Chief Rick Bloom

LevyCountyTransit Desiree Painter

Animal Services David Weatherford

Soil Conservation Wilbur Dean

Parks/Mosquito Control Matt Weldon/Lee Williams

Emergency Management Mark Johnson

Library Lisa Brasher

Road Department Jessie Durrance/Bruce Greenlee

County Agent Albert Fuller

Construction/Maintenance Chuck Cook

The meeting recessed at 3:10 P.M.

The meeting reconvened at 3:24 P.M.

Legal Anne Bast Brown

Emergency Medical Services Trish Siebold

Tourist Development Carol McQueen

Planning Shenley Neely

Building & Zoning Rob Corbitt

Water/SHIP Dick Tummond

Mr. Moody read a portion of a letter prepared by Chris from Veterans Affairs as Mr. Lowyns was unable to attend. Benny Jerrels from Landfill was also unable to attend.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:18 P.M.

ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

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Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp Chairman Danny Stevens

1 Ex-parte communication Comm. Johnson

2 Ex-parte communication Comm. Drew

[3] Ex-parte communication Comm. Bell

[4] Ex-parte communication Comm. Stevens