REGULAR MEETING
LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
August 22, 2000
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on August 22, 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
Comm. Lilly Rooks
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 Mr. Ralph Cellon 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: 26150-26365
GENERAL FUND $347,904.21
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 35,637.64
LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE 20,450.21
LIBRARY 116.28
MEDIATION 400.00
FIRE CONTROL 11,475.00
COURT SERVICES 48,930.27
E911 COMMUNICATIONS 6,040.72
LANDFILL & RECYCLING 63,250.98
FLORIDA POWER GRANT FUND 1,336.54
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE 15,618.59
JUDICIAL GRANT 25,606.07
ADD REV BOND DEBT SVC 435,332.50
UTILITIES FUND 2,610.31
MSTU -
HEATHERWOOD 74.84
JORDAN ESTATES 343.91
CANNON HOMESITES 198.64
STARTING POINT 2,871.84
WILLISTON HIGHLAND 5 30,317.95
WILLISTON HIGHLAND 7 7,253.29
WILLISTON HIGHLAND 12 6,347.76
RALEIGH OAKS 1,008.47
FAWNWOOD ESTATES 466.80
DOE RUN 978.84
SUNSHINE EST. #1 389.48
SUWANNEE MEADOWS 462.44
NORTH STAR RANCHETTE 579.66
SPANISH TRACE 929.54
SPANISH TRACE 1 1,633.39
ARROWHEAD ACRES 338.42
LONG POND LANDING 245.62
LONG POND LANDING 1 1,631.12
LONG POND LANDING 2 850.84
WHISPERING OAKS #2 1,547.63
CEDAR PINES UNIT 2 386.39
COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES 509.34
COUNTRY WALK EST #2 449.08
EMERALD FOREST 1,443.00
SHADY ACRES 223.46
LOUMAR ESTATES 228.85
ENCHANTED FOREST 55.70
KINGS HILL 778.18
DEERE RIVER ESTATES 199.60
MEADOWLAND EST UNIT 2 197.49
WACASASSA RIVER ACRE 283.51
SUNSHINE EST. 3 ADD 392.17
MEADOWVIEW EST 1 ADD 109.45
QUAIL RUN UNIT 2 61.86
MOUNTS ACRES UNIT 2 113.03
RIDGE VIEW 206.45
SUMNER PLACE 645.11
ARROWOOD 109.02
CEDAR PINES UNIT 3 370.90
GREEN HILLS 306.44
KING RANCH OF FL 1 1,718.03
MOUNTS ACRES UNIT 4 178.83
TRIPLE CROWN FARMS 1 751.67
TRIPLE CROWN FARMS 3 344.65
TRIPLE CROWN FARMS 2 1,097.91
PINE MEADOWS 1,304.51
SUMNER PLACE UNIT 2 557.85
LONG POND OAKS 331.91
CHIEFLAND WOODS 2, PH 1 420.39
STEEPLECHASE FARMS 4,086.54
LANGLEY ESTATES 149.42
NORTH CHIEFLAND EST 919.03
LONG POND PARADISE 209.90
FARMS A WILLISTON 2 1,006.76
TOTAL $1,093,326.23
MINUTES
Comm. Davis moved to approve the minutes of the regular and budget meeting of August 8, 2000. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Chairman Dean opened the public hearing concerning the Bay County Housing Authority Program. Mr. Ralph Cellon said the intent of the public hearing was to announce the authorization of Housing Finance Authority of Bay County, Florida to operate within the county for the issuance of Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds making affordable housing and capital available for qualified home buyers. Mr. Cellon said a resolution and interlocal agreement needed to be approved. Mr. Greg Beauchamp read the resolution title and presented an interlocal agreement. Comm. Yearty moved to adopt the resolution and interlocal agreement. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Bob Williams of the Levy County Housing Development Authority said they are continuing to work on providing decent, safe and sanitary housing for residents in the low and moderate income range and are promoting programs to provide low income housing.
Mr. Williams said he is trying to set up micro business centers to assist welfare recipients to find employment.
APPOINTMENTS
Mr. Lannie Cardona presented the recommendations for the Tri County Tourism Development Board (TDB) of Directors. Mr. Cardona said the committee solicited recommendations from each Chamber of Commerce of the three participating counties and will be having an organizational meeting on September 13, 2000 in Fanning Springs. Comm. Rooks moved to approve the recommendations for the Tri County Tourism Development Board (TDB) of Directors. Comm. Davis seconded. Mr. Cardona said the recommendations were:
Mr. Everett Arbour, business owner, Andover End Jewelry, Gifts & Antiques, Williston.
Ms. Helen Ciallella, business owner, B’s Cypress Marina & Campground, Yankeetown
Ms. Joni Ellis, business owner, Wild Florida Adventures, Cedar Key
Ms. Carol McQueen, at-large member, Fanning Springs
and the MOTION CARRIED.
ROAD MAINTENANCE
Mr. Justin Watson presented the following requests for maintenance on a one (1) time basis:
NE 45 Street, Farms of Williston, three (3) loads of rock and grading, estimated cost $490.24.
Comm. Rooks moved to approve the request for maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
NE 112 Terrace, Wolf Springhill, Oak Ridge Estates, needs grading, estimated cost $72.60.
Comm. Rooks moved to approve the request for maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mowing on a one (1) time basis in Graceland Shores, SE 110th Court, SE 111th Avenue, SE 111th Terrace, SE 112th Avenue, SE 197th Lane, SE 201st Lane, estimated cost $276.80.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve the request for maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Old Cannon Farmsites, SE 110th Avenue, SE 194th Street, four (4) loads of rock and grading, estimated cost $353.92.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve the request for maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Mr. Wayne Janney said he sold two (2) parcels of land to a buyer and when they went to obtain the permit for the second parcel they were unable to obtain a permit from the Development Department and were advised it was one (1) lot. Mr. Janney said the property has been taxed as two (2) separate parcels since 1985. Chairman Dean asked Mr. Beauchamp to review the complaint and to discuss it with Mr. Janney.
ROAD MAINTENANCE
Mr. Janney inquired into the procedure for requesting maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Chairman Dean said requests should be made to the Road Department and the request will be reviewed and submitted to the Board for approval.
UTILITIES
Mr. Janney said his clients who hold the first mortgage for the University Oaks Water system were concerned on the responsibilities of the receiver. Mr. Janney said there was concern on the improvements being made, who would be responsible for the cost of the improvements if the utility was sold and how were the earnings from the utility being handled. Mr. Douglas McKoy explained the county is trying to make the utility self-sufficient requiring no additional funding. Chairman Dean said repairs have been made to make the water safe for consumption as required by the state, but also trying to contain costs by purchasing equipment that has been outgrown by other water systems.
GRANTS
Mr. Wayne Hardee presented the following grant agreements for approval:
Small County Solid Waste Grant $50,000.00
Litter Control & Prevention Grant $11,964.00
Waste Tire Solid Waste Grant $14,224.00
Solid Waste Recycling & Education Grant $75,298.00
Comm. Davis moved to approve the grant agreements. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
SALARY AND WAGES
Mr. Hardee submitted a personnel recommendation to increase the salary of:
David Weatherford, increase of $500.00 annually for the completion and certification for animal control officer.
Comm. Foley moved to approve the increase of $500.00 annually. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Dean said the increase would remain as long as Mr. Weatherford held the position in Animal Control.
LIBRARY
Mr. Fred Rummage presented a revised resolution to establish the Levy County Library Advisory Board. Mr. Rummage said the revisions which were requested in the original resolution had been made. Comm. Rooks recommended tabling any decision until the next meeting to allow a review of the proposed resolution. Chairman Dean tabled the matter as requested.
ADDRESSING 911
Mr. Rummage said Mr. Francis Akins, Property Appraiser has been working on a mapping system to allow all addresses to show graphically where a 911 call has originated to facilitate a more rapid response time by rescue personnel. Mr. Rummage recommended transferring $20,000.00 to $24,000.00 from the 911 Addressing budget to the Property Appraiser’s budget to assist in offsetting the cost of the mapping. Mr. Rummage said a ruling was requested from the legal counsel of the Department of Management Services and Mr. Beauchamp to determine if funds from the 911 Addressing system could be utilized in this manner and a written reply is forthcoming. Comm. Davis moved to approve the transfer of funds pending a recommendation from legal counsel and clarification of expenditures. Comm. Foley seconded.
Sheriff Glass said his office currently supports the communication officers for the 911 Addressing system since the funding received for the 911 Addressing system will not support the complete operation and would prefer excess funds be given to the Sheriff Office prior to expending funds elsewhere.
Comm. Rooks said the mapping system would be essential to other departments and another source of funding should be identified rather than using 911 Addressing funds. Comm. Yearty, Comm. Foley, Comm. Davis vote AYE and Comm. Rooks and Chairman Dean voted NO and the MOTION CARRIED.
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Mr. Rummage said with Board approval he would proceed with trying to reorganize the sound system in the Board meeting room.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Mrs. Carol McQueen said the advisory group for the Fanning Springs Recreational Park would be meeting with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on August 24, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in Fanning Springs.
SHIP
Mrs. McQueen said the interim reports for close out of the current year SHIP program would be presented at the next regular meeting for certification.
GRANTS
Mrs. McQueen said the monitoring of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application has been completed.
ANIMAL CONTROL
Ms. Tonya Hunt said a small group of people are attempting to reorganize the Levy County Humane Society in an attempt to rescue more animals from the Animal Control shelter. Ms. Hunt said they are discussing future plans for raising funds and appreciate any support. Chairman Dean said the budget is being reviewed to try and increase the staff at Animal Control. Comm. Rooks asked Mr. Hardee to explore available grants that may be available to expand the animal control operations. Chairman Dean recommended Ms. Hunt meet with Mr. Hardee for additional information.
SALARY AND WAGES
Comm. Foley recommended a salary increase for the following employee:
Leatha Keene, EMS Technician, current pay $7.93 per hour, recommended increase to $9.00 per hour.
Comm. Foley moved to approve the salary increase. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
BUDGET
Comm. Foley said a transfer from the Reserve for Contingencies budget of the Road and Bridge fund was needed into six (6) line item accounts for $109,000.00. Comm. Foley moved to approve the transfer of funds as outlined on the budget amendment. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. McKoy said a transfer from the Reserve for Contingencies of the General Fund was need to increase the County Administration budget by $68,543.00 and to transfer $14,600.00 to General Operations Department. Comm. Davis moved to approve the requested budget transfers. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED.
Wilbur Dean, Board Chairman
ATTEST:
Douglas M. McKoy, Clerk of Court