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BOCC Regular Meeting – February 4, 2014

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REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on February 4, 2014 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom A of the Levy County Courthouse with the following Commissioners present:

 

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

            Also present were:

 

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Clerk of Court – Danny Shipp

 

 

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

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER

114342-114512
FUND

        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

506,132.99
ROAD

106,351.02
SHIP

26,283.87
PAL LIBRARY

16,742.81
TRANSPORTATION

8,153.05
COURT FACILITIES

1,329.95
PROGRESS ENERGY

1,712.43
EMS

28,289.18
FIRE

130,668.52
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

3,995.73
CDBG

1.32
UTILITIES

210.92
COMMUNICATION

15,923.34
ADD COURT COSTS

1,259.29
CAPITAL PROJECTS

10,864.55
LANDFILL

31,578.71
TOTAL   $    889,497.68

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes for the Regular Board meeting held on January 21, 2014 were presented for approval.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on January 21, 2014 with corrections.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Development Department

Bill Hammond, Building Director

 

Swearing in of audience members wishing to speak for or against the items listed below was administered by Atty. Brown.

 

A. SE 3-13:  Melba Tillis, petitioning the Board for a Special Exception to allow a Private Family Cemetery.

 

Comm. Bell asked if any of the Commissioners had any ex-parte communication with the petitioner for SE 3-13.

Comm. Johnson and Comm. Joyner stated they had ex-parte communication with the petitioner for SE 3-13.

 

Mr. Hammond presented the staff report to the Board regarding SE 3-13, a petition by Melba Tillis for a Special Exception to allow a Private Family Cemetery.

 

Comm. Bell asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against Petition SE 3-13.  There were none.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to adopt Order to Approve SE 3-13, a Special Exception to allow a Private Family Cemetery as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.  SEA 1-13:  Joseph Florentine, petitioning the Board for a Special Exception Amendment to SE 1-06, to allow an additional 16 RV spaces to Cedar Key RV Resort Phase 2.

 

Comm. Bell asked if any of the Commissioners had any ex-parte communication with the petitioner for SEA 1-13.

Comm. Joyner and Comm. Meeks stated they had ex-parte communication with the petitioner for SEA 1-13.

 

Mr. Hammond presented the staff report to the Board regarding SEA 1-13.

 

Comm. Bell asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against Petition SEA 1-13.  There were none.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to adopt Order to Approve SEA 1-13, a Special Exception Amendment to SE 1-06 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

C.  Ordinance 2014-01:  Request approval for a rezoning for a rezoning for David G. Myler, Blue Grotto Property LLC.  Rezoning two acres more or less located in Williston Highlands Subdivisions from Moderately Intensive Commercial (C-3) to Single-Family Residential Rural.

 

Mr. Hammond presented the staff report to the Board regarding the request for rezoning by David G. Myler, Blue Grotto Property, LLC.

 

Atty. Brown read the title of Ordinance 2014-01 into the record.

 

Comm. Bell asked if any of the Commissioners had any ex-parte communication with the applicant.

Comm. Meeks stated he had visited the site.

 

Comm. Bell asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against the application.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to adopt Order to Approve Ordinance 2014-01 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

D.  CU 1-13:  Ken Schwiebert, Devil’s Den, LC, petitioning the Board for a Conditional Use Permit to allow Outdoor Commercial Recreation.

 

Comm. Bell asked if any of the Commissioners had any ex-parte communication with the petitioner.

Comm. Stevens stated he had ex-parte communication regarding the application.

 

Mr. Hammond presented the staff report to the Board regarding CU 1-13, a Conditional Use Permit application.

 

Comm. Bell asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against CU 1-13.  There were none.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to adopt Order to Approve CU 1-13, a Conditional Use Permit application.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

Present quote to replace culvert in Lake Johnson Estates.

 

Casey Duquette, on behalf of Mr. Greenlee presented the estimated cost to replace a 48” x 30’ culvert in Lake Johnson Estates to alleviate potential flooding.  The estimated cost to replace the culvert will be $3,192.66, including labor.

 

Comm. Bell stated the Board is waiting on information from the Town of Bronson regarding this item and will make a decision at a later date.

 

Non-Agenda Item

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

 

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

 

Mr. Duquette presented a quote received from EJM Road Products for road stabilization of LCR 119 in the amount of $76,000 for one mile of stabilization.

 

Mr. Greenlee stated the road could be paved with asphalt for less than this amount.

 

No action was taken by the Board.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL

 

Andy Andrews, Publisher

Request approval for the Levy County Journal to be recognized by the Board as the official paper of record for Levy County.

 

Mr. Andrews asked the Board to withdraw his Agenda item from this Board meeting and reschedule at a later date.

 

Tom TenBroeck, General Manager of the Chiefland Citizen spoke to the Board stating he is prepared to present any information they may need today, but is also willing to come back at a later date if the Board decides to hear the item later.

 

Comm. Bell responded the item will be rescheduled for a later date.

 

 

WILLISTON ATHEISTS

 

C. Ray Sparrow, Organizer

Request Board approval for Monument Placement.

 

Mr. Sparrow, speaking for the Williston Atheists group presented for Board approval a request to place a monument in the area between the courthouse and the State Attorney/Public Defender Building.

 

Comm. Bell pointed out several items from the staff report regarding this request which did not comply with the County’s Monument Placement Guidelines.

 

Comm. Bell asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against the item presented.  Those who spoke are listed below:

 

For                                                      Against

Ray Sparrow                                        Gordon Keller

Frances Porgal                                     Anneliese Fleming

Sylvia McCullar

Sam Norris

Jack Schofield

Frank Schuler

Robert Jordan

 

Comm. Bell closed the floor to public comments.

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to deny the monument application as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY.

 

Mr. Moody stated the monument placement guidelines are available online at levycounty.org and the staff report will be available in the Commissioners’ office.

The meeting recessed at 9:58 A.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:13 A.M.

 

 

JORDAN AND ASSOCIATES

 

Ronald Vanzant, President

A.  Request Board consideration of a motion to afford Robert and Deborah Tarafa, residences of 11811 SE 197th Place, Dunnellon, FL, rights to access and utilize County owned right of way for purpose of installing a non-mound drain-field system.

 

Mr. Vanzant provided information concerning the results of the required field tests and modeling processes done by GSE Engineering & Consulting, Inc.  GSE Engineering provided two potential drainfield solutions:

 

  1. Non-mounded system
  2. Vertical drain system

 

After speaking with Tommy McQueen at the Health Department, Mr. Vanzant stated option 2 would not be possible.  The non-mounded system of about 1,400 sq. ft. is recommended.  This option would require an easement of the county roadway to the property owners.

 

Atty. Brown stated she could have the easement documents for the Board at the next meeting.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to grant the property owners, Robert and Deborah Tarafa, access to the county’s right-of-way in order to complete the drainfield as recommended by GSE Engineering.   Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.  Request Board consideration of a motion to allow Jordan and Associates the ability to move forward with the procurement process in accordance with the County’s CDBG Purchasing Policy and adopted Housing Assistance Plan for Client #LC-02, Robert and Deborah Tarafa.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to amend the existing agreement authorizing GSE Engineering to design plans for a non-mounded drainfield system.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Atty. Brown stated she could have the easement documents for the Board at the next meeting and upon receiving the scope of work will draft the amendment to the agreement with GSG Engineering.

 

 

CLERK OF COURT

 

Danny Shipp, Clerk of Court

A.  Presenting Value Adjustment Board Member List for the 2013-2014 Value Adjustment Board and to include Commissioner John Meeks as an alternate.

 

Mr. Shipp stated for information purposes the VAB members for 2013-2014:

 

Ron Stevens – VAB Attorney

Ryan Bell – VAB Chairman

Mike Joyner – Member

John Meeks – Alternate Member

Shipper Henderson – Homestead Representative

Robert Philpot – School Board Representative

Chris Cowart – Alternate School Board Representative

Natalie Thomas – School Board Business Representative

 

A Co-Chairman will be selected at the next VAB meeting and this information will be reported to the Board.

 

B.  Discuss the need to select new members for the 2014 Value Adjustment Board year at the February 18, 2014 regular Board Meeting.

 

Atty. Brown spoke to the Board regarding a proposal before the Legislature which would create a new position, State appointed by the DOR.  This would be a magistrate sitting in on VAB meetings.  A special magistrate would also be created and is required at all VAB meetings.  The county would be responsible to pay these individuals.

 

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

A.  Request approval to donate dump truck to the Town of Bronson.

 

Mr. Moody stated the Town of Bronson has requested donation of a flat bed truck with the ability to dump in exchange for a City garbage truck which they were going to sell at the auction.  The Road Department will convert the garbage truck into a fifth-wheel truck to haul an equipment trailer.

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to allow the exchange of a County owned flat bed truck for a City owned garbage truck as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.  Announce County auction Saturday, March 1, 2014, gates open at 8:00 A.M.

 

Mr. Moody stated the County auction has been scheduled for Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the Levy County Road Department.  The gates will open at 8:00 A.M. and the auction will begin at 9:00 A.M.  The items to be auctioned can be viewed on Friday, February 28th with an accompanying Road Department employee.  There will be items from the Sheriff’s Department and the Town of Bronson as well as County items for sale.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, General Manager

Request approval of Amendment #6 for Medicaid funding being reduced by $39,029.00 for current contract, effects May and June.

 

Mrs. Conley requested Board approval of Amendment #6 for Medicaid funding which is being reduced by $39,029 for the current contract.  This affects May and June.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Amendment #6 for Medicaid funding as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LIBRARY

 

Lisa Brasher, Director

Request approval to appoint David Kendall to the PAL Board for the period of two years.

 

Ms. Brasher requested the Board appoint David Kendall to the PAL Board for two years (December, 2013 – December, 2015).

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to appoint David Kendall to the PAL Board for two years as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

Request approval to advertise an “Invitation to Bid” for the Inglis Tower Site-Communication Shelter Replacement.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to advertise an “Invitation to Bid” for the Inglis Tower Site-Communication Shelter Replacement.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion allowing an “Invitation to Bid” to be advertised as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

A.  Request approval and Chair signature for the 2013-2014 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance.  The grant is in the amount of $90,909.00

 

 

 

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval with the Chairman’s signature for the 2013-2014 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance in the amount of $90,909.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve with the Chairman’s signature the 2013-2014 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.  Request permission to purchase one ton truck for Recycling, a Caterpillar Generator for Transfer Station, and a Hydraulic Baler for Recycling Building.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval to purchase a one ton truck for Recycling.  He stated he had obtained price quotes from White Ford in Chiefland in the amount of $33,620, and Alan Jay in Sarasota, which is the State Contract price of $33,889.  The modification of the bed of the truck will be done by Shep’s Welding in Chiefland and the price is included in the White Ford total.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of a one ton truck from White Ford in the amount of $33,620 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Mr. Shipp pointed out the Board has a policy in place requiring three (3) sealed bids for items costing over $10,000 and requested this information from Mr. Jerrels.  The bid information would also be required when the Purchase Order is submitted to Finance.

Mr. Jerrels stated he would provide quote information as requested.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval to purchase a Caterpillar generator on State Contract in the amount of $49,020.

 

Atty. Brown stated the Board adopted a purchasing policy by motion and vote, not by Ordinance or Resolution.  Only a motion and vote would be required to change the policy for any particular purchase.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve the purchase of a Caterpillar generator in the amount of $49,020 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Hydraulic Baler for Recycling Building – TABLED –

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

Discussion and direction on response from County Attorney to Board of County Commissioners’ questions regarding uses at Big Dock.

 

Atty. Brown provided information which she had researched in regard to Commissioners questions of whether there were any allowable income generating uses for the County at the Big Dock in Cedar Key.  She also provided information on the possibility of a floating dock.  In order to use the Big Dock to generate income, there would need to be a new State Submerged Lands Lease which the County would apply for.  Also, depending on what funds are taken in, the State may take a portion.  If all the income taken in is used strictly for upkeep of the dock, this should prevent the State taking any of it.

 

Comm. Bell spoke regarding a floating dock.

 

The Board agreed by consensus to move forward by having the Parks Department contact the County Engineer for information on the possibility of building a floating dock.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson reported the Education Foundation Gala was a huge success with record attendance.

The Stop Hunger Fundraising Auction held at the Methodist Church in Chiefland was also a success.

There will be a cake auction on February 14th at 6:00 P.M. at Chiefland FFA.

Also, on February 28th there will be a cake auction and Beast Feast sponsored by Bronson High School FFA held at the Bronson First Baptist Church.

 

Comm. Joyner announced there will be a PRCA Rodeo this Friday and Saturday night in Williston at the Horsemen’s Park.

 

Comm. Meeks announced the North Florida Broadband will meet on Wednesday, February 12th at 10:00 A.M at the City Hall in Lake City.

 

Comm. Bell announced there will be a RESTORE Act meeting next Tuesday at 3:00 P.M. in the Board Meeting Room.

 

 

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

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY, FL

 

 

____________________________________                                                ____________________________________

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

 

BOCC-Regular Meeting December 3, 1996

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

December 3, 1996

 

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

 

Chairman Wilbur Dean

Vice Chairman Sammy Yearty

Comm. Don Foley

Comm. Don Lindsey

Comm. Frank Davis

 

 

 

Also present were:

 

County Attorney Gregory V. Beauchamp

Clerk of Court Douglas M. McKoy

Administrative Assistant William C. Cobb

 

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

EXPENDITURES

 

The following expenditures were presented for payment.

 

FUND AMOUNT

CHECK NUMBERS: 5729-5863

 

 

 

GENERAL FUND

$541,225.52

 

ROAD & BRIDGE FUND

22,005.40
 

FINE & FORFEITURE FUND

2,576.88
 

LANDFILL & RECYCLING

2,507.34
 

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND                

2,609.16
 

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE

4,577.74
 

ST GRANT-JUVENILE JUSTICE

651.33
 

TOTAL

$576,153.37

 

 

 

ZONING/AMENDMENT

 

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

 

 

 

AQUACULTURE

 

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

 

 

 

LANDFILL/PERSONNEL

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

ROADS DEPARTMENT/EQUIPMENT

 

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

 

Liddell Trailer $27,352.00

 

Falcon Power $24,000.00

 

Highland Tractor $25,200.00

 

Ring Power Corp. $34,491.00

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

ZONING

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

PROPERTY APPRAISER

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

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

 

 

 

ROAD CLOSURE

 

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

 

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

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

PLANNING & ZONING

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

ROADS/MAINTENANCE

 

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

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

LANDFILL

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

SHERIFF/COMPUTERS

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

SHIP

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

SPECIAL APPOINTMENT PUBLIC DEFENDER

 

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

 

 

 

FORESTRY

 

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

 

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED.

 

 

 

Wilbur Dean, Board Chairman

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

Douglas M. McKoy, Clerk of Court

BOCC-Regular Meeting Nov. 5, 1996

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

November 5, 1996

 

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

 

Chairman Wilbur Dean

Vice Chairman Sammy Yearty

Comm. Don Foley

Comm. Don Lindsey

Comm. Elmer Smith

 

 

 

Also present were:

 

County Attorney Gregory V. Beauchamp

Clerk of Court Douglas M. McKoy

Administrative Assistant William C. Cobb

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

FUND                                                              AMOUNT

CHECK NUMBERS: 5235-5422

 

 

 

 GENERAL FUND

$637,280.31
 

 
 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND

49,979.11
 

 
 LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE

12,000.00
 

 
 FINE & FORFEITURE FUND

18,107.46
 

 
 EMERGENCY 911

847.25
 

 
 ROAD & BRIDGE SPECIAL CONS.

2,951.54
 

 
 LANDFILL & RECYCLING

17,314.80
 

 
 LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND

2,541.66
 

 
 COURT FACILITIES FUND

528.15
 

 
 FLORIDA POWER GRANT FUND

686.58
 

 
 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE

8,614.21
 

 
 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

1,865.78
 

 
 LOCAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRUST

60.02
 

 
 FIRE CONTROL FUND

8,367.89
 

 
 CDBG GRANT

1,182.94
 

 
 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMUNITY         284.83

 
 

 
 ADD REV BOND DEBT SERVICE

3,357.08
 

 
 

 
 

 
                                                        TOTAL

$765.969.61

 

 

 

PERSONNEL

 

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

 

CITIZEN INPUT

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

ROADS/BIDS

 

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

 

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

 

Jacksonville Mack Sales & Service $82,386.27 per truck

 

Tampa Mack Sales $82,000.00 per truck

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

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

 

Falcon Power $23,347.50 per trailer

 

Ring Power $31,792.00 per trailer

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

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

 

 

 

ZONING

 

Mr. Rob Corbitt presented the following petition:

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

INSURANCE/MEDICAL

 

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

 

 

 

ROADS

 

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

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

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

 

 

 

INSURANCE/LIABILITY

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

EMS

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

SOLID WASTE DEPT/SALARIES

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

BUILDING AND ZONING

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

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

 

 

 

ROAD/CLOSURES

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

BOARDS/COMMISSIONS

 

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

 

 

 

CONTRACTS

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

BOND RENEWAL/CLERK OF COURT

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

SHIP

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

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

 

1) Emergency Home Repairs $5,000.00

 

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

 

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

 

Additional funds for repairs $4,000.00

 

A recommendation was made that an additional criteria be added

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

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

 

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

 

Assistance Cost of Dwelling

 

$ 9,000.00 $30,000.00

 

$12,000.00 $45,000.00

 

 

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

COMMISSIONERS

 

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

 

NOISE ORDINANCE

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

FOOD BANK

 

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

 

 

 

AWARDS AND RESOLUTIONS

 

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

 

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED.

 

 

 

Wilbur Dean, Board Chairman

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

Douglas M. McKoy, Clerk of Court

 

 

 

ATTACHMENT A

 

 

 

Resolution honoring Comm. Elmer Smith

BOCC-Regular Meeting November 19, 1996

by

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

November 19, 1996

 

 

 

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

 

Chairman Wilbur Dean

Vice Chairman Sammy Yearty

Comm. Don Foley

Comm. Don Lindsey

Comm. Frank Davis

 

 

 

Also present were:

 

County Attorney Gregory V. Beauchamp

Clerk of Court Douglas M. McKoy

Administrative Assistant William C. Cobb

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

The following expenditures were presented for payment.

 

FUND AMOUNT

CHECK NUMBERS: 5235-5422

 

 

 

GENERAL FUND

235,123.72

 
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND

55,882.93
 
LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE

10,000.00
 
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND

15.00
 
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND

7,019.99
 
LANDFILL/RECYCLING

6,322.24
 
FLORIDA POWER GRANT FUND

65.50
 
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE

11,835.88
 
FIRE CONTROL FUND

10,005.50
 
ST GRANT-JUVENILE JUSTICE

80.12
 
TOTAL 336,350.88

 

 

 

 

 

COMMISSIONERS

 

 

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

 

 

RESOLUTION

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

PERSONNEL/LANDFILL

 

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

 

 

 

BOND/SHERIFF

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

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

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

EMS

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

COUNTY PLANNING

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

LEVY CO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

 

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

 

 

 

AQUACULTURE

 

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

 

 

 

BIDS

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

ROADS/MAINTENANCE

 

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

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

ROAD CLOSURE

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

SIGNS

 

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

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

SHIP

 

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

 

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED.

 

 

 

Wilbur Dean, Board Chairman

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

Douglas M. McKoy, Clerk of Court

BOCC Special Meeting – September 30, 2013

by

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

 

 

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

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

            Also present were:

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

 

 

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

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER

112994-113154
FUND

        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

623,288.40
ROAD

69,202.30
SHIP

5,000.00
TRANSPORTATION

33,998.31
COURT FACILITIES

8.00
PROGRESS ENERGY

37,893.89
EMS

66,129.28
FIRE

49,298.54
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

3,357.46
UTILITIES

1,142.00
DRUG TASK FORCE

621.83
ADD COURT COSTS

578.34
IMPACT FEES – EMS

9,681.51
CAPITAL PROJECTS

38,332.22
LANDFILL

22,793.48
TOTAL  $     961,325.56

 

CLERK OF COURT

 

Sheila Rees, Chief Deputy/Finance Director

Final Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2012-2013

 

Danny Shipp, Clerk of Court

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

LEVY COUNTY PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

NON AGENDA ITEM

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

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

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

BOCC Regular Meeting – September 17, 2013

by

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

 

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

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

 

Also present were:

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

 

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

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

CHECK NUMBER

112994-113154
FUND

        AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

623,288.40
ROAD

69,202.30
SHIP

5,000.00
TRANSPORTATION

33,998.31
COURT FACILITIES

8.00
PROGRESS ENERGY

37,893.89
EMS

66,129.28
FIRE

49,298.54
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

3,357.46
UTILITIES

1,142.00
DRUG TASK FORCE

621.83
ADD COURT COSTS

578.34
IMPACT FEES – EMS

9,681.51
CAPITAL PROJECTS

38,332.22
LANDFILL

22,793.48
TOTAL  $     961,325.56

 

MINUTES

 

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

 

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

Special Meeting, August 30, 2013

 

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

 

 

CLERK OF COURT

 

Danny Shipp, Clerk of Court

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

NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

David Pieklik, Executive Director

Progress Report Presentation

 

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

 

 

WITHLACOOCHEE REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY AUTHORITY

 

Richard Owen, Executive Director

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

  1. Discuss and direction on the Aqui Property.

 

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

 

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

CORRESPONDENCE

 

Satori Days

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

DEVELOPMENT

 

Bill Hammond, Director

Software Bid update.

 

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

 

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

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Connie Conley, General Manager

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

 

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

 

5317    New Freedom Grant, Operating                                   $168,690

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

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

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

 

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

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Bruce Greenlee, Administrative Road Superintendent

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEM

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

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

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

BOCC Public Hearing – September 16, 2013

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LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

 

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

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Mike Joyner

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

            Also present were:

 

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

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

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

BOCC Public Hearing September 11, 2013

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PUBLIC HEARING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

 

 

The Public Hearing of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on September 11, 2013 at 6:30 PM in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Ryan Bell

Comm. John Meeks

Comm. Danny Stevens

Comm. Chad Johnson

            Also present were:

 

County Attorney – Anne Bast Brown

County Coordinator – Fred Moody

 

 

Comm. Bell called the Special Meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.  Comm. Johnson gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Adopt Annual Assessment Resolutions for Fiscal Year 2013-2014

 

  1. A.     Resolution 2013-39, Amended and Restated Final Assessment Resolution for Roadway Maintenance Service Assessments.

 

Comm. Bell presented the Final Assessment Resolution for Roadway Maintenance, Resolution 2013-39 and stated there are no changes from last year.

 

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

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-39 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. B.     Resolution 2013-40, Annual Rate Resolution for Solid Waste Assessments.

 

Comm. Bell presented the Annual Rate Resolution for Solid Waste Assessments, Resolution 2013-40.

 

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

 

Comm. Meeks made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-40.  Second was made by Comm. Stevens and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. C.     Resolution 2013-41, Annual Rate Resolution for Fire Protection.

 

Comm. Bell presented the Annual Rate Resolution for Fire Protection, Resolution 2013-41.

 

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

 

Fred Rouse spoke to the Board questioning if the Assessment for Fire Protection had increased?

 

Renate Cannon asked for clarification regarding the Fire Protection Assessment.

 

Comm. Bell answered it has not increased.

 

Comm. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-41 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. D.    Resolution 2013-42, Annual EMS Tax Assessment Rate Resolution.

 

Comm. Bell presented the Annual Rate Resolution for EMS Tax, Resolution 2013-42.

 

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

 

Sergio Soares, owner of Pine Lodge in Inglis spoke to the Board questioning why each of the cottages he rents are taxed individually?

 

Mr. Moody spoke to Mr. Soares and stated he will contact him and will look into his tax assessment information.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2013-42 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Meeks and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Dana Sheffield spoke to the Board regarding their efforts to have all citizens in the County pay for the assessments fairly.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE PUBLIC HEARING ADJOURNED AT 7:03 P.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

 

Danny Shipp Continues as Levy County Clerk of Court

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

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

BOCC Regular Meeting – August 7, 2012

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LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

AUGUST 7, 2012

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on August 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 Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

 

Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:03 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. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

CHECK NUMBER      108691-108846
FUND

            AMOUNT
GENERAL REVENUE

         1,167,246.26
ROAD

            105,288.04
SHIP

              18,983.42
NSP

                       3.40
TRANSPORTATION

                4,893.33
911

              14,000.00
COURT FACILITIES

                     51.00
PROGRESS ENERGY

                   423.34
EMS

              80,823.34
FIRE

            139,577.19
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

                1,669.91
CDBG

                     19.81
UTILITIES

                   959.65
COMMUNICATION

                   481.95
ADD COURT COSTS

                2,200.80
IMPACT FEES -EMS

                8,345.30
LANDFILL

              91,196.70
TOTAL       $ 1,636,163.44

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes from the Budget Meeting held on July 12, 2012 were presented for Board approval.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes from the Budget Meeting held on July 12, 2012 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Rob Corbitt, Development Department Director

Consider approval of Hardship Variance Ha.Va. 6-12, James and Linda Williams.

 

Grace Romero presented and requested Board approval on behalf of Rob Corbitt Hardship Variance Ha.Va. 6-12 for James and Linda Williams to allow a second dwelling on a parcel of land.

 

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

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Hardship Variance Ha.Va. 6-12 for James and Linda Williams as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LEVY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

 

Swain Strickland

Request appointment of Sue Colson as the “Consumer” member of the Healthcare Advisory Board.

 

Swain Strickland requested appointment by the Board of Sue Colson as the “Consumer” member of the Healthcare Advisory Board replacing Bill Delaino.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to appoint Sue Colson as the Consumer member of the Healthcare Advisory Board as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

WORKFORCE CONNECTION

 

Rusty Skinner, Chief Executive Officer

  1. Request approval of 13th Amended and Restated Agreement.

 

Mr. Skinner requested Board approval of the 13th Amended and Restated Agreement which will restructure their Board in accordance with requirements of the State of Florida adding a Training Provider seat.

 

Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve the 13th Amended and Restated Agreement as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Present Annual Report

 

Mr. Skinner presented the Workforce Connection Annual Report to the Board.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

Mark Johnson, Director

Request permission to purchase 2 Solar “TEXT” Panel Message signs.

 

Mr. Johnson requested Board approval to purchase 2 Solar “TEXT” Panel Message signs.  The three bids received are listed below:

 

            Ver-Mac                                             $23,576

            National Sign, Inc. Sunray 380     $29,670

                                              Sunray 345     $32,150

            ShopWorx                                         $30,600

 

Mr. Johnson recommended purchasing the signs from Ver-Mac. 

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve purchase of two (2) Solar “TEXT” Panel Message signs from Ver-Mac as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

  1. Presenting proposed updates to the Strategic Plan.

 

Mr. Knowles presented copies and spoke to the Board of the updated Strategic Plan for the Department of Public Safety.

 

Questions were asked by Renate Cannon and Norm Fugate.

 

Comm. Drew advised Mr. Fugate to meet with Mr. Knowles for further questions.

 

  1. Request approval of agreement for Rosewood Volunteer Fire Department to merge with Levy County Fire Rescue.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of the Agreement for Rosewood Volunteer Fire Department to merge with Levy County Fire Rescue.

 

Fire Chief Fred Wyanns of the Rosewood Volunteer Fire Department and Board President Christie Thompson were introduced to the Commissioners by Mr. Knowles

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Agreement for Rosewood Volunteer Fire Department to merge with Levy County Fire Rescue.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Request approval of agreement for Yankeetown Volunteer Fire Department to merge with Levy County Fire Rescue.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of the Agreement for Yankeetown Volunteer Fire Department to merge with Levy County Fire Rescue.

 

Former Yankeetown Mayor Dawn Clary spoke in favor of the Agreement.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Agreement for Yankeetown Volunteer Fire Department to merge with Levy County Fire Rescue.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

  1. Submitting documentation of the incidents that have occurred in Fire District 13 since 2010.

 

Mr. Knowles submitted to the Board documentation of incidents which have occurred in Fire District 13 since 2010 for discussion of the current contract between the Board and Otter Creek.  He requested a decision by the Board if they wished to continue funding for Otter Creek for the next year or not as Otter creek also has a contract with the City ofChieflandand is funding this with funds issued to them from the Board.

 

Comments were made from the audience by Teresa Barron and Norm Fugate.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to send a letter to the Town of Otter Creek informing them of the Board’s decision to terminate their contract.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

Comments were made from the audience by Jeff Hardison and A.D. Goodman.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

 

Kelly Jerrels, Administrative Superintendent

Request approval of Resolution 2012-44, authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for a SCRAP reimbursement grant for resurfacing or reconstruction of CR 464 inLevyCounty.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval of Resolution 2012-44, authorizing the execution of an Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for a SCRAP reimbursement grant for resurfacing or reconstruction of C464.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-44 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

Anne Bast Brown

Request approval of amendment of lease with Town ofInglisforSouthLevyPark.

 

Atty. Brown requested Board approval of an Amendment of Lease with the Town ofInglisforSouthLevyPark.  The Agreement provides additional protection for the County against personal injury litigation and against any action or inaction by Inglis in connection with the FRDAP Grant requirements or permit requirements for park development.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Amendment of Lease with the Town ofInglisas presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

CITY OF CHIEFLAND

 

Teresa A. Barron, Vice Mayor

Request a Workshop be scheduled for the Levy County Commission, Public Safety Director and the municipalities ofLevyCounty.

 

Teresa Barron read a statement to Board outlining an alternative proposal for the fire department mergers.  She stated the City ofChieflandis requesting Workshop to discuss an alternative proposal.

Norm Fugate spoke to the Board stating Cedar Key is also requesting a public forum to discuss fire departments.

 

The Commissioners agreed they are not in favor of a Workshop until after the Fire Departments have spoken with Mr. Knowles and attempted to resolve any issues they may have. 

 

 

GARDNYR MICHAEL CAPITAL, INC.

 

Ralph Cellon, Senior Vice President

Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2003 Refunding.

 

Mr. Cellon spoke to the Board regarding the County’s Debt Service – Bond Issue which matures in 2023.

 

Mr. Shipp recommended the Board pay off the debt at the end of next year to avoid any penalty.  The Board could then keep the Reserve amount going to the Debt Service each year.

 

After discussion, the Commissioners agreed to TABLE this item in order to do research before making a decision on September 18th.

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Hans Van Vuren spoke to Board asking if County employees could be designated for garbage pickup along unpaved roads in the County and asked if there was a way for the County to make money by recycling these materials?

 

Renate Cannon spoke to the Board regarding the Fire Departments and unpaid Medicaid bills.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:15 A.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 11:35 A.M.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson stated he would like to have GSG send representatives to educate employees in Board office and in Property Appraiser office on Tax Assessment methodology in anticipation of calls which will come in after the public receives their tax notices.  The Board agreed to do this on the 21st after the regular Board meeting.

 

Comm. Joyner thanked everyone who came out for the Road Dedication.

 

 

 

LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

 

Major Michael Sheffield

Bid Presentation for Video Visitation

 

The following Companies gave presentations to the Board regarding Video Visitation Systems for the Levy County Jail:

 

SimplexGrinnell represented by Dave Henya and Doug Glenn

Securus Technologies, Inc. represented by Paul Cappiello

VIZVOX, LLC represented by Vince Laurita

            Montgomery Technology, Inc. represented by Nathan Skipper

 

The meeting recessed at 2:47 P.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 2:54 P.M.

 

 

BUDGET WORKSHOP

 

Comm. Stevens called the Budget Workshop to order at 2:54 P.M.

 

The Commissioners discussed the budgets for the Supervisor of Elections and agreed to leave it as it was set at the last budget meeting.

 

LevyCountySheriff, Johnny Smith spoke to the Board stating he had reduced his budget proposal of $9,450,000 trimming an additional $100,000 to bring the budget request down to $9,350,000.

 

After Ms. Brasher, Library Director spoke to the Board, it was suggested she cut the additional $4,000 previously requested by the Board.

 

Mr. Moody gave information regarding Health Insurance for the Board.

 

 

 

After discussion, Comm. Bell made a motion to rank the companies as follows and to choose SimplexGrinnell to purchase the Video Visitation System for the Jail:

 

  1. SimplexGrinnell
  2. VIZVOX, LLC
  3. Securus Technologies, Inc.

 

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

 

The Commissioners agreed to have Mrs. Rees calculate the Sheriff’s budget to include the price of $225,000 as a total price for the Video Visitation System for the Jail in order to plan for the budget.  This price includes the quoted fee of $195,390 and an estimate for the cost of wiring, which was not included in the proposal.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:09 P.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

                                                                                                           LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

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