REGULAR MEETING
LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
March 21, 2000
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on March 21, 2000 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. Frank Davis
Also present were:
County Attorney - Gregory V. Beauchamp
Clerk of Court - Douglas M. McKoy
County Administrator - William C. Cobb
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.. The invocation was given by Sheriff Ted Glass followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
EXPENDITURES
Comm. Davis moved to approve the following expenditures presented for payment. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
FUND AMOUNT
CHECK NUMBERS: 23967- 24169
GENERAL FUND $236,895.14
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 182,084.37
LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE 18,380.00
LIBRARY 40.83
MEDIATION 116.08
COURT SERVICES 31,380.73
E911 COMMUNICATIONS 4,747.00
LANDFILL & RECYCLING 59,420.94
SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT 9,833.75
COURT FACILITIES 3,052.76
FLORIDA POWER GRANT FUND 2,172.79
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE 29,452.59
SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 12,454.46
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRUST 211.61
FIRE CONTROL 6,970.14
DRUG TASK FORCE 1,511.22
COMMUNICATIONS 3,380.62
JUVENILE JUSTICE 226.90
ADDITIONAL REVENUE 260,962.85
UTILITIES FUND 8,455.47
MSTU-HEATHERWOOD 4,540.50
TOTAL $876,290.75
MINUTES
Comm. Foley moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 2000. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
BIDS
Mrs. Jacqueline Martin opened the bids for a Skid-Steer Loader for the Landfill:
Highland Tractor Company $33,462.00
Bobcat of Ocala $25,875.00
Bobcat of North Florida, Inc. $29,661.70
Alachua Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. $28,115.00
Highland Tractor Company $29,455.00
Chairman Dean requested Mr. Billy Cobb, Mr. Benny Jerrels, Mr. Wayne Hardee, Mr. Kelly Jerrels to review the bids with him and make a recommendation on their findings.
GRANTS
Mr. Lannie Cardona, Executive Director of the Levy County Development Authority, advised the final application of the County Rural Development Program is prepared and will be submitted for grant funds to promote tourism.
AGENCIES
Mr. Cardona explained the Levy County Development Authority (LCDA) currently has seven (7) board members and is requesting a reduction to five (5) members. Mr. Cardona said with the merger of the Development Authority and the Economic Development Council (EDC) it is creating difficulties of assembling a quorum and the reduction would create eleven (11) board members. Mr. Cardona said this will allow a broad representation with direct private participation. Comm. Davis moved to approve the reduction of board members on the LCDA to five (5) members. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
HEALTH
Ms. Jackie Alexander requested a letter of support for her bid to provide services for the elderly, disabled and disadvantaged residents of the county. Ms. Alexander explained a bid was being made by Nature Coast Senior Services, Inc. to provide services for the elderly including transportation for medical treatment. Mrs. Alexander said a bid will be submitted to Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging for the contract in the tri-county area currently held by Suwannee River Economic Council, Senior Services. Ms. Alexander explained the funding is from the Department of Elderly Affairs and she is concerned that funding is not being fully utilized for Levy County residents. Comm. Yearty moved to provide a letter endorsing Nature Coast Senior Services, Inc. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
TAX ROLL
Mr. Billy Cobb presented the following Certificate of Correction of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll:
Lillie May Yarbrough, 11115 N. W. 129th Place, Chiefland, Block 1, Lot 5 & 6, advising a mobile home on the property is used for storage only.
Mr. Cobb advised an inspection revealed the property has a mobile home and dwelling. Mr. Cobb said the mobile home is connected to utilities and unoccupied and the investigating committee recommends denial. Comm. Davis moved to deny the request for the Correction of the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
SALARY AND WAGES
Mr. Cobb presented a request from the Construction and Maintenance Department to allow the following:
Hire Consuelo Pinilos to a full time position from part time at $5.75 per hour.
Comm. Foley moved to approve the request for Ms. Pinilos to be a full time employee. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
BIDS
Mr. Wayne Hardee reported the committee had reviewed the bids submitted for the Skid Steer Loader and recommended acceptance of the low bid from Bobcat of Ocala for $25,875.00. Comm. Foley moved to accept the low bid from Bobcat of Ocala. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
GRANTS
Mrs. Carol McQueen requested to have the second public hearing for the next Comprehensive Development Block Grant (CDBG) application scheduled for April 18, 2000.
SHIP
Mrs. McQueen presented for approval a Subordination Agreement request from Michael R. And Tracy L. Elliott who are refinancing their home at a lower interest rate and meet the requirements for a subordination agreement. Comm. Yearty moved to approve the subordination agreement. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
FESTIVAL
Mrs. McQueen reminded those in attendance of the Naturefest to be held April 1, 2000 at the Fanning Springs Recreational Park.
AGENCIES
Mr. Gregory Bitter, Principal Planner with the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council advised a committee needed to be appointed to review the competitive procurement of the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC). Mr. said an evaluation would be presented to the board as the Designated Official Planning Agency for ranking and recommendation to the Florida Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) to make a final decision. Chairman Dean appointed Mr. Billy Cobb, Mr. Bill Beddow, Mr. Fred Moody, Ms. Shirley Conroy of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Mr. Michael Baker of the Agency for Health Care Administration. Mr. Bitter confirmed the oral presentation and final rankings would be held during the June 20, 2000 regular meeting.
Chairman Dean announced Ms. Linda Sloan, Executive Director of the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council had resigned.
Mrs. Martin presented the following recommendations for appointment to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board:
Citizen Representative - Ms. Jackie Alexander, voting member for a term from March, 2000 to February, 2003.
Representative of Handicapped Citizens - Mr. Lindon Lindsey, voting member for a term from March, 2000 to February, 2003.
Representative of Florida Department of Elder Affairs - Ms. Janet Kreischer, alternate (replacing Elizabeth Peterson), no membership term, state agency position.
Representative of Florida Department of Transportation - Ms. Gwen Thomas, alternate (replacing Lorenzo Alexander), no membership term, state agency position.
Comm. Foley moved to approve the appointments as recommended. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
QUOTES
Chairman Dean explained quotes were obtained for culverts on a road project which are not available through the vendor who was awarded the bid at the beginning of the fiscal year. Chairman Dean read the following quotes:
Sikes Industries, Inc. $12,178.00
Florida Concrete Culvert Corp. $12,644.24
Southern Culvert $12,780.68
Chairman Dean said Mr. Justin Watson had reviewed the quotes and recommended acceptance of the lowest quote. Comm. Foley moved to accept the low quote from Sikes Industries, Inc. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
GRANTS
Sheriff Glass presented the Certificate of Participation for the Federal Fiscal Year 2000 for the Edward Byrne State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Formula Block Grant funds for State Fiscal Year 2001. Sheriff Glass explained there is $96,212.00 in grant funds available for Levy County and the matching funds have been provided through the Fine and Forfeiture Fund. Comm. Foley moved to approve the Certificate of Participation. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
WATER WAYS
Mr. Charles Green provided a copy of the ordinance used by the City of Cedar Key for slow speed areas on the water ways and requested the issue be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting.
SUITS
Mr. Greg Beauchamp reported the Honorable Maurice V. Giunta has been assigned to the litigation issue with White’s Foundation.
COUNTY PROPERTY
Mr. Beauchamp advised the closing was held on Phase I of the Devil’s Hammock purchase. Chairman Dean said permits had been secured by the Andrews for construction of a bridge to provide access to the rear of the property and he recommends consideration of retaining the permits and constructing a bridge at a later date.
GRANTS
Mr. Beauchamp presented an agreement with Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a grant of $10,000.00 to prepare a study for an intergovernmental agreement on the corridor of US Hwy. 19/98 between Chiefland and Fanning Springs. Comm. Yearty moved to approve the agreement subject to review and approval by the county attorney. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
ROAD DEPARTMENT
Mr. Kelly Jerrels requested authorization to proceed with obtaining an agreement with the Department of Corrections, Levy Forestry Camp for ten (10) female workers at the Road Department. Mr. Jerrels said a vehicle to transport, a female supervisor and tools would have to be provided but using the workers from the Forestry Camp would be economical for the county. Comm. Yearty moved to tentatively approve the agreement subject to review and approval by the county attorney of the contract. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Comm. Yearty said an allocation of $23,000.00 was placed in the budget to support youth athletic activities and after extensive review to determine a fair and equitable distribution of the funds he recommended disbursement of the funds by Commission Districts. Comm. Yearty moved to disburse funds in the amount of $4,000.00 by Commission Districts for approved youth athletic leagues as recommended by each commissioner. Comm. Foley seconded. Chairman Dean explained a reserve of $3,000.00 would remain for any unexpected expenditures and the MOTION CARRIED.
ROAD AND BRIDGE DEPARTMENT
Chairman Dean said a request has been made by Horseman’s Park to place their signs on the road right of way and the state will not provide approval. Chairman Dean requested Mr. Justin Watson to investigate the request and report on his findings.
Chairman Dean reported the following roads were being recommended for the Small County Road Assistance Program for Fiscal Year 2001-2002:
1) - C347 from C330 to SR 27
2) - C326 from C337 to Marion County Line, 11 miles long
3) - C322 East of 41 to end of road, 3 miles long
Alternates -
1) - C335 from SR 27 to SR 41
2) - C316 from C337 to LCR 104
3) - C345 from SR 24 to end of county maintenance, 12.5 miles
Comm. Foley moved to submit the proposed roads for the Small County Road Assistance Program. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Dean reported he had contacted Alachua County concerning the maintenance and paving of CR 117 and has been notified they do not have any road projects scheduled and are only performing maintenance. Chairman Dean said he has requested a survey to determine what portions of the road are located within the county as the traffic count and the number of residences qualify for the road to be placed on the paving list.
Chairman Dean reported LCR 1054 (Brenda Road) located in Forest Park, Unit 2 is 1.1 miles long and meets the qualifications to be placed on the paving list. Comm. Yearty moved to place LCR 1054 (Brenda Road) on the paving list. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Chairman Dean appointed Mr. Billy Cobb, Mr. Leo Flynn and Mr. Fred Moody to perform preliminary interviews for the Veteran’s Service Officer and present a final selection of three (3) applicants.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Mr. John McCathrin submitted a contract for the 911 data base to allow direct Internet access which will reduce paperwork for corrections and changes to the data base. Mr. McCathrin explained there is no additional charge to apply for this service. Comm. Yearty moved to approve the contract. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
ROAD MAINTENANCE
Mr. Virgil Settle said a number of trucks have caused large sand pits and requested maintenance on SE 23rd Court. Chairman Dean requested Mr. Jerrels to inspect the road and confirm if the road is in the maintenance system.
RIGHT OF WAYS
Comm. Foley advised he had been contacted concerning a political sign with flashing lights on the right of way of Hwy. 40 near Peaceful Acres. Mr. Rob Corbitt said a flashing sign must be at a 15 feet set back and is only allowed for new businesses for a stated period of time and cannot be on the right of way. Mr. Beauchamp said he would investigate and advise.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED.
Wilbur Dean, Board Chairman
ATTEST:
Douglas M. McKoy, Clerk of Court