REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DECEMBER 20, 2011

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on December 20, 2011 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Mike Joyner

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator–Dick Tummond

 

 

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

 

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes from the regular Board Meeting held October 18, 2011 were presented for approval.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held October 18, 2011 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

LYNN E. SLAUGHTER

 

A.    Information sought on process of Inmate Work details.

 

B.     Request for Police Review Board made up of citizens.

 

C.     Problem involving Sheriff’s Office.

 

Ms. Slaughter stated she was formerly a Sheriff’s Department employee and requested a Review Board be set up to review police actions.  She stated this puts the Sheriff’s Office on notice there is another way of dealing with citizens complaints.

Ms. Slaughter stated she will provide all of the Commissioners with packets of information regarding her request and past problems with the Sheriff’s Department as a former employee and come back to the Board at a later date with her request.

Ms. Slaughter informed the Board Sheriff Smith had taken care of things with the exception of $5,000, which she states is due to her.

 

 

911 ADDRESSING

 

Mike West, 911 Addressing Coordinator

A.    Request Board Chair’s signature on agreement with A K Associates.

 

Mr. West requested Board approval of the Chairman’s signature on the agreement with A.K. Associates.  This is for the upgrading of the 911 system.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Chairman signing the agreement with A.K. Associates as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

WORKFORCE CONNECTION

 

Rusty Skinner

A.    Presenting information of Workforce Connection Services.

 

Comm. Bell gave information regarding what Workforce Connection does and how it works before Mr. Skinner spoke.

Mr. Skinner then presented information of Workforce Connection Services.

Jack Schofield asked if people can go to the closest Workforce Connection office, even if it is in neighboring county?  Mr. Skinner answered yes.

It was also asked if Workforce Connection could come to the Inglis/Yankeetown area so residents don’t have to go out of county.

 

The meeting recessed at 9:35 A.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 9:44 A.M.

 

 

COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S DISTRICT BOUNDARIES

 

Kurt Spitzer

A.    Presentation of proposed District Maps.

 

Mr. Spitzer gave a Powerpoint presentation to the Board regarding proposed changes to District maps.

It was asked why the Town ofBronsonwas included in a single district, but Fanning Springs was split into two districts.

 

Mr. Spitzer stated he will make a call about the change and report back later in the meeting.

Mr. Spitzer reported back to the Board at 11:06 A.M. the change could be made to keep all of Fanning Springs in one district and gave information on the number of people this would change from one district to the other.

 

B.      Adopt Resolutions 2011-66, to change theCountyCommissioner’s District Boundaries.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to adopt Resolution 2011-66 with Exhibit A, Plan B2 and the boundary change to Fanning Springs.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Dana Sheffield spoke thanking everyone for their efforts to make this a better community.

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

Desiree Painter, General Manager

A.    Request approval to purchase three (3) new vehicles to replace current inventory that is being donated toEMS.

 

James Shields requested in place of Ms. Painter Board approval to purchase three (3) new vehicles to replace current inventory that is being donated toEMS.

 

Florida Sheriff’s Assoc., Bartow Ford – Western Zone         $23,733.00

Florida Sheriff’s Assoc., Bartow Ford – Northern Zone       $23,733.00

Florida Sheriff’s Assoc., Bartow Ford – Central Zone          $23,619.00

Florida Sheriff’s Assoc., Bartow Ford – Southern Zone       $23,723.00

White Ford, ChieflandFlorida                                               $26,826.88

 

Comm. Joyner made a motion to purchase three (3) Ford Explorers from White Ford in Chiefland based on it being the “best bid”.  Second was made by Comm. Bell.  Discussion followed.

 

Comm. Johnson questions the need for 4×4 for all of the vehicles.

 

Comm. Joyner amends his motion to approve the purchase from White Ford to purchase one (1) all-wheel drive/4×4 Explorer in the amount of $26,826.88, per the quote provided and two (2) 2×4 Explorers, as he feels this would be the “best” bid, not the “lowest” bid.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Request approval of the Zero Tolerance Drug and Alcohol Policy.

 

Ms. Painter requested Board approval of the Zero Tolerance Drug and Alcohol Policy.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Zero Tolerance Drug and Alcohol Policy as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Shenley Neely, Planning Director

A.    Authorize County expenditures for fees associated with the submittal of land use change and rezoning application to the Town ofBronsonfor property owned byLevyCounty.  The fee to apply is $600.00.

 

Ms. Neely requested Board approval to authorize expenditures associated with the submittal of land use change and rezoning application to the Town ofBronsonfor property owned byLevyCounty.

 

After discussion, Comm. Drew made a motion to authorize expenditures associated with the submittal of land use change and rezoning applications, authorize appropriate person to sign enclosed application and approve enclosed County Staff Report and application packet for submittal with application for land use change and rezoning to the Town of Bronson as requested in items A, B, and C.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

B.     Authorize appropriate person to sign enclosed application for land use change and rezoning.

 

 

C.     Approve enclosed County Staff Report and application packet for submittal with application for land use change and rezoning toTown of Bronson,Florida.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

A.    Request for approval of the Short Terms Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of the Short Terms Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan.

 

George Shenya spoke regarding using a separate company to collect EMS fees and suggestsLevyCountyaggressively pursue collecting payment.

Jack Schofield also spoke regarding collections.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Short Terms Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.     Submitting a conceptual layout for the Levy County Department of Public Safety Complex and request approval to move forward with the planning process.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of the conceptual layout for the Levy County Department of Public Safety Complex and requested approval to move forward with the planning process.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the conceptual layout for the Levy County Department of Public Safety Complex and approval to move forward with the planning process as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

C.     Request the approval and adoption of Resolution 2011-67, establishing Department of Public Safety and providing for the dissolution of the Fire Advisory Board.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of Resolution 2011-67, establishing Department of Public Safety and providing for the dissolution of the Fire Advisory Board.

 

Atty. Brown read the Resolution title into public record.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-67, establishing Department of Public Safety and providing for the dissolution of the Fire Advisory Board as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

The meeting recessed at 11:10 A.M.

 

The meeting reconvened at 11:21 A.M.

 

 

COMMISSIONER REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson brought to the other Commissioner’s attention the list of goals and objectives from each Commissioner to be discussed at the January 3^rd meeting.

Comm. Johnson read into record a letter received from Pat O’Neal regarding North Florida Broadband and requested Atty. Brown look into information regarding adding a “fiberlink” from the Courthouse to the Jail as this item will be on the January 3^rd Regular Meeting Agenda.

Comm. Johnson reminded everyone of the Levy County Education Foundation Gala coming up on January 28^th atChieflandElementary School.  The price is $50 per ticket.

 

Comm. Drew gave an update of the Fire Departments consolidating issue and had recently attended meetings in South Levy.

Comm. Bell stated he had attended the Friends of the Library event last week and stated there was a very good turnout.

Comm. Bell stated he had attended the Supervisor of Elections Canvassing Board Workshop.

Comm. Bell stated he had been contacted by Amy Magnan regarding the Atomic Safety Licensing Board Hearing in CrystalRiveron January 12^th and has requested Board representation.

 

Comm. Joyner thanked the other Board members for welcoming him as a new Commissioner.

 

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

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:35 A.M.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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

 

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DECEMBER 6, 2011

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on December 6, 2011 at 9:00 AM in the Levy County Board ofCountyCommissionersmeeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

 

Chairman Danny Stevens

Comm. Ryan Bell

Comm.ChadJohnson

Comm. Marsha Drew

Comm. Mike Joyner

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court – Danny J. Shipp

CountyAttorney– Anne Bast Brown

CountyCoordinator– Fred Moody

Assistant to theCountyCoordinator–Dick Tummond

 

 

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

 

EXPENDITURES

 

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

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

The following minutes were presented for Board approval:

 

Budget Workshop held July 11, 2011

Budget Workshop held July 14, 2011

Regular Meeting held September 30, 2011

Regular Meeting held October 4, 2011

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the above listed minutes as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

KENTUCKY COLONEL PRESENTATION

 

A presentation of the Kentucky Colonel Award was made by Barbara Blackburn on behalf of her husband Claude Blackburn to Lou Elliott Jones.  She then explained the origin of the Kentucky Colonel Award to the Board.

 

 

VFW

 

Ivan Chubb requested the Board recognize the Sons of AmVets Squadron 88 for their service to our Veterans; specifically the December 3^rd luncheon for homeless veterans at the Honor Residence in Gainesville.  There are also plans for a wreath placement ceremony at Rosemary Cemetery in conjunction with the National Wreaths Across America to honor our deceased Veterans on December 10^th at 12:00.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the Board Chairman signing a letter to the Sons of AmVets Squadron 88 as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Tim Haines

Gray,Ackerman&Haines,PA

HUD Section 108 application.

 

Mr. Haines spoke to the Board on behalf of Steven H. Gray regarding a HUD Section 108 application and requested approval of a resolution approving and authorizing submission of an application with the U.S. Department of Housing.  He stated Gray, Ackerman & Haines, P.A. are representing Whitestone Capital Partners on a proposed project in Ocala to build an Assisted Living Facility which will have 60 assisted living units, 40 independent living units and 20 Alzheimer’s units.  The planned funding for this project is about $5 million in equity from the developer and $14 million in guaranteed HUD loans to the developer for this project.  The HUD loans will come through the CDBG.  SinceLevyCountyis a non-assessed community, unlikeMarionCountyand the City ofOcala, it gets it’s funding through the State.  UponLevyCountyauthorizing application of these funds, they can become directly available to the developer once approval is granted by the State ofFloridaand HUD National.   The benefit toLevyCountyand the reason it is asked to participate in this project is:

 

1.     LevyCountyis adjacent toMarionCounty.

2.     LevyCounty, likeMarionCountyis an underserved county for Senior Services.

3.      By virtue of the provision of funds based upon its request,LevyCountyresidents will get priority in the beds and units in the Senior Housing Facility, equivalent to 86%.

4.      This will not compete with any private enterprises.

 

Comm. Stevens asks if there is anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item.

Mr. Schofield asks a question regarding the 86% available toLevyCountyresidents

Barney Cannon stated he has doubts regarding this proposal and is against it.

 

The Commissioners then asked questions to Mr. Haines and the Public Hearing was closed at 9:32 A.M.

 

 

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

 

Connie Asbell, Supervisor of Elections

A.    Appointment ofCountyCommissionerto the Canvassing Board.

 

Mrs. Asbell requested approval of Comm. Bell and Comm. Stevens to be appointed to the Canvassing Board for the 2012 election cycle.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion the appoint Comm. Bell and Comm. Stevens to the Canvassing Board as requested.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

911 ADDRESSING

 

Mike West, 911 Addressing Coordinator

A.    Request approval for the CenturyLink Evergreen Software contract.  This contract provides coverage on the Evergreen for 10/23/11 – 10/22/12.

 

Mr. West requested Board approval of the CenturyLink Evergreen Software contract for their 911 system.  The cost of the Evergreen, $15,012.99 is covered by a grant received from the State E911 Board.

 

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

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

COUNTY COORDINATOR

 

Fred Moody,CountyCoordinator

A.    Redistricting update, present proposed map.

 

Mr. Moody presented a proposed updated redistricting map to the Commissioners, explaining adjustments to some of the District lines.

 

B.     Request motion to adopt resolutions 2011-64 and 2011-65 electing to withdraw from the Public Risk Management pool.

 

Mr. Moody requested approval of Resolutions 2011-64 and 2011-65 electing to withdraw from the Public Risk Management pool and suggested the Board to go out for bids for both.  Atty. Brown explained notifying Public Risk Management is the first step to inform them we will be going out for bids.  A second notice would need to be sent in order to leave Public Risk Management and, if not,LevyCountywould stay in the pool.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolutions 2011-64 and 2011-65 as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

David Knowles, Director

A.    Requesting a transfer of three Levy County Transit Supervisors’ vehicles to the Department of Public Safety.  All three vehicles have clear titles.

 

Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of an agreement allowing shared usage of a Public Safety owned bariatric unit with the Transit Department and the following vehicle transfers:

 

Transfer from Public Safety to Road Department one surplus ambulance vehicle.

Remove from Public Safety inventory an S-10 Blazer which is no longer usable and offer it to any other Department, if they can use it.

Transfer three vehicles from Transit to Public Safety.

 

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

 

 

LEVY COUNTY TRANSIT

 

James Shields

A.      Request approval of the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Support Grant.

 

Mr. Shields requested on behalf of Ms. Painter Board approval of the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Support Grant.  Mr. Moody explained the total amount is $69,223 and the County’s portion is $6,922.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve application of the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Support Grant as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

B.      Request approval for amendment #3 of the Medicaid Non-Emergency Agreement between the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Commission and the Levy County Board ofCountyCommission; purpose of the amendment is a net increase of $10,498.

 

Mr. Shields requested Board approval of Amendment #3 of the Medicaid Non-Emergency Subcontracted Transportation Provider Agreement between the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Commission and the Levy BOCC.  Mr. Moody explained the agreement is increased by $10,498 and the monthly breakdown is listed in the agreement.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Amendment #3 of the Medicaid Non-Emergency Subcontracted Transportation Provider Agreement as presented.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

C.      Request approval to purchase three (3) vehicles from the Florida Sheriff’s Association Bid Award.

 

Mr. Shields requested Board approval to purchase three vehicles from the Florida Sheriff’s Association Bid Award.  He explained these three vehicles would replace the three vehicles to be donated to the Public Safety Department.

After review of the vehicle quotes and discussion by the Commissioners, this item was TABLED with a request for comparable quotes from local vendors of basic vehicles with no extras.

 

D.      Request to donate one 2003 bus (wrecked and salvaged) to Suwannee Valley Transit; Gwen Pra.

 

Mr. Shields requested Board approval for the Transit Department to donate a 2003 bus which has been wrecked and is currently located at the Road Department to Gwen Pra at Suwannee Valley Transit.

 

Comm. Bell made a motion to approve donation of the 2003 bus as requested to Gwen Pra at Suwannee Valley Transit.  Second was made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

 

SHIP

 

Dick Tummond

A.    Request motion to approve Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Christine J. Campbell, PA #508.

 

Mr. Tummond requested Board approval of the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for Christine J. Campbell in the amount of $13,260.

 

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

 

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Benny Jerrels, Director

A.    Request approval for the 2011-12 Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement.

 

Mr. Jerrels requested Board approval of the Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement.  The grant amount is $70,588.

 

Comm. Drew made a motion to approve application of the Small County Consolidated Grant Agreement for State Assistance and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement.  Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES.

 

 

COMMISSIONERS REPORTS

 

Comm. Johnson reported there is now funding for broadband so this is now back up and going.

The Levy County School Foundation Gala will be coming up on January 28^th in Chiefland.  He will give more details as the date approaches.

Comm. Johnson stated he would like to set date for a workshop for Commissioners to discuss their goals and priorities for the upcoming year.  The Commissioners agreed to meet on January 3^rd following the Regular Board meeting that day and each Commissioner will submit their ideas to the Board office by December 16^th so it can be included with the agenda packets for the December 20^th regular Board meeting for each Commissioner to review.

 

Comm. Bell reported there was a good turnout at the Chiefland Christmas parade held this past Saturday.

 

Comm. Joyner announced there would be a benefit fish fry lunch this Friday to help two families within the courthouse dealing with cancer.  Donations are accepted.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Barney Cannon spoke of ALF and stated it seems this outfit is dependent on our support to get going.  He stated he would like to have the facility inLevyCounty, rather thanMarionCounty.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:35 A.M.

 

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

LEVY COUNTY,FL

 

 

____________________________________                                    ____________________________________

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