Levy Minutes 11/07/2000

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

November 7, 2000

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on November 7, 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 Chairman Dean followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

EXPENDITURES

Comm. Davis moved to approve the following expenditures presented for payment. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

FUND AMOUNT
CHECK NUMBERS: 27206-27499

GENERAL FUND $305,778.95

ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 1,119,688.26

LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE 23,550.00

LIBRARY 5,326.84

PERMANENT MOSQUITO 6,464.69

COURT SERVICES 15,047.98

E911 COMMUNICATIONS 122.98

LANDFILL & RECYCLING 83,771.23

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND 372.97

FLORIDA POWER GRANT FUND 1,801.56

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE 64,839.82

FIRE CONTROL 50,490.11

ST GRANT - JUVENILE JUSTICE 45.24

UTILITIES FUND 2,225.40

TOTAL $1,679,526.03

MINUTES

Comm. Rooks moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 17, 2000. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

COMMISSIONERS

Mr. Preston Ponce presented a proclamation declaring the month of November as Hospice Month in Levy County. Mr. Ponce explained that Hospice of North Central Florida has been providing end of life care to the community since 1979. Comm. Rooks moved to adopt the proclamation declaring November as Hospice Month in Levy County. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

MISCELLANEOUS

Mr. C. W. Gilbert said he understood a back ground check was being performed by Mr. Newcomb Wasson on behalf of Mr. Greg Beauchamp and Comm. Yearty.

INDIGENT CARE

Ms. Dathnia Carnegie of Carnegie Funeral Home said the costs for indigent burials have increased and currently only $350.00 is paid for cremation and $75.00 for pickup and transportation. Ms. Carnegie said a policy needs to be established so all funeral directors are aware of the procedure to follow for indigent cases. Chairman Dean appointed Comm. Yearty, Mr. Billy Cobb and Mr. Beauchamp to contact the four (4) funeral homes located within the county and prepare a policy including a review of the current charges allowed for indigent cases.

MISCELLANEOUS

Mr. Beauchamp said that there was not an investigation on going into Mr. Gilbert’s background and it is an unfounded accusation.

Mr. Sam Wasson said veterans served to preserve and maintain the democracies and liberties enjoyed by the people and did not agree with character assassinations during county meetings at the expense of the taxpayers.

Mrs. Renata Cannon commented the commissioners had been elected by the people and are accountable to the electors.

BIDS

Ms. Heather Alexander said the only bid received for liquid asphalt was received from E. A. Mariani Asphalt. Comm. Foley moved to accept the bid from E. A. Mariani. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Comm. Foley said Central Materials provided a bid for asphalt. Comm. Foley moved to accept the bid from Central Materials. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

Ms. Alexander presented the renewal contract with Meridian Health Care. Comm. Davis moved to approve the renewal contract. Comm. Foley seconded. Mr. Douglas McKoy said the services currently provided by Meridian Health Care should be reviewed for the scope and quality of services provided. Mr. McKoy recommended prior to accepting the contract that the Sheriff and court personnel be consulted on the services being provided. Comm. Davis rescinded his motion based on the information provided. Comm. Foley withdrew the second.

STATE AGENCIES

Ms. Alexander presented the Levy County Cooperative Fire Control Annual Report of July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000 from the Florida Division of Forestry. Comm. Rooks moved to approve the report. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

APPOINTMENTS

Comm. Yearty moved to reappoint Mr. Tom Thompson to the Planning Board. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Comm. Foley moved to reappoint Mr. Eugene Carter to the Board of Adjustment. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Comm. Davis moved to reappoint Mr. Hank Radacky to the Construction Licensing Board. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

VETERAN’S OFFICE

Ms. Alexander said there will be a presentation recognizing Veteran’s Day on Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial located adjacent to the courthouse.

INSURANCE

Mr. Ron Grant inquired into the possibility of the county becoming self-insured for all lines of insurance. Comm. Rooks said the Florida Association of Counties is preparing a study on the possibility of smaller counties piggy backing with larger counties. Sheriff Glass said serious loss experiences could have a tremendous impact on a self insurance program.

TAX COLLECTOR

Mr. Billy Cobb presented the following requests for Certificate of Correction of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll:

Katerine Welch of 5031 NE 142nd Court, Williston, mobile home located on 14230 NE 51st Place, Williston, occupied by petitioner’s nephew and not recorded as real property, currently occupied and annual stickers through the tag agency.

Comm. Yearty moved to deny the request for Certificate of Correction of Non- Ad Valorem Assessment. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Lynda Johnson of Dunnellon, two residential units on one parcel of property, one mobile home used for sleeping facilities only, electrical and water located in the unit allowing a kitchen to be installed.

Comm. Yearty moved to deny the request for Certificate of Correction of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

Mr. Cobb presented an agreement with Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council to provide technical or professional services as needed by the county. Comm. Davis moved to approve the agreement. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

APPOINTMENTS

Mr. Cobb said the Department of Children and Family Services have formed a community alliance and have requested an appointment of a commissioner to the board. Chairman Dean appointed Comm. Rooks to serve.

ZONING

Mr. Rob Corbitt presented the following petition for a hardship variance for:

Petition No. HA VA 00-5 -- Evelyn Morris petitioning the Board for a Hardship Variance to allow a second dwelling in order to care for her mother and father, Ruth and Louis Bollinger, on a parcel of land located in the S ½ of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 24, Township 12S, Range 17E, in Levy County. Said parcel contains five (5) acres more or less and is located within a Rural Residential "RR" zone.

Mr. Corbitt said no opposition had been received and all necessary documentation establishing the hardship had been provided. Chairman Dean called for opposition and none was presented. Comm. Yearty moved to approve the petition for a hardship variance. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Corbitt presented the following petition for a Change of Zoning for:

Petition No. CZ 00-2 -- Roger Myrick, petitioning the Board for a Change of Zoning to Commercial "C-3" to allow a Cellular Communications Tower, on a parcel of land located in Cason Inglis Acres Unit 10, Block C, Lots 16 and 17, in Section 35, Township 16S, Range 16E, in Levy County. Said parcel contains 9.3 acres more or less. Planning Commission recommendation - approval with the following conditions:

1. Must include Lot 18, Block C, Cason Inglis Acres, Unit 10 for a sufficient fall zone.

2. Must submit a letter stating that the existing borrow pit is closed and will not be reopened.

Mr. Corbitt said the petitioner has advised in writing that the borrow pit is closed and that the tower will be reduced to 235' and the additional lot is not necessary for the fall zone. Mr. Corbitt said there had not been any opposition to the request for a change in zoning. Chairman Dean called for opposition and none was presented. Comm. Yearty moved to approve the change of zoning with the conditions recommended being met and attached to the request. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Corbitt presented the following petition for a Conditional Use Permit for:

Petition No. CU 00-2 -- Robert Guerriere, petitioning the Board for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Reptile Breeding Facility, on a parcel of land located at the NE corner of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 4, Township 13S, Range 19E, in Levy County. Said parcel contains 26 acres more or less and is located within a Low Density Residential "LDR" zone. Planning Commission recommendation - approval with the following conditions:

1. Quarterly inspections are to be done by the Levy County Animal Control (must include one member of the community for this area). If any violations are found, the conditional use permit would be revoked.

2. Must have 24 hour monitoring (A person onsite 24 hours a day).

3. All windows must have wire over them to alleviate the possibility of any escapes of the reptiles.

4. Limited to snakes only, if a change is requested then you must obtain approval from the proper boards.

Mr. Jefferson Braswell of Scruggs, Carmichael representing Mr. Guerriere said there would be presentations by expert witnesses for the acceptance of the Conditional Use Permit relating to the security to be utilized at the facility. Mr. Braswell said Mr. Guerriere would agree to the conditions but recommended in lieu of quarterly inspections to allow inspections at any time by a qualified, professional inspector, to have a full security system with fire and motion sensors monitored 365 days per year by a private security firm or police department, and a full time monitoring system to control the environment within the facility with a battery back up. Mr. Braswell said the plans had been modified to have double thresholds on all doors and the windows would have heavy duty screen on all exterior windows in conformance with the Florida Wildlife Commission regulations.

Mr. Guerriere gave a slide presentation showing the topography of the land and how the animals would be housed indoors, explaining there would be no public health risk, or effect to water supplies. Mr. Guerriere said the caging used to house the animals are like caging used by zoos. Mr. Guerriere said containment and safety are primary concerns of his facility which will also be his home. Mr. Max Nickerson, curator of herpetology at the University of Florida, said the design being provided by Mr. Guerriere is an outstanding facility design and would be an asset to the community and for educational opportunities. Mr. Bartlett said he has raised reptiles commercially for 30 years and the security system proposed for the facility is secure and is the same systems used by zoos and private collectors. Mr. Bartlett said the facility would enhance the community by providing a chance to understand reptiles and other wildlife.

The following voiced opposition to the petition for a Conditional Use Permit citing concerns on the escape of venomous and non-venomous snakes, impact on the community for their safety and welfare, and the effect on land values:

Pastor Williams of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Jacqueline Appling Evans, Gregory Jerome Williams, Elder James Payne, Virginia McDonald, Linda Wallace, Jackie Stokes, Gilbert Pressley, Mary Golden, Sharon Carter, Yvonne Colson, and Dathina Carnegie.

The following spoke in support of the petition for a Conditional Use Permit indicating the concerns for safety have been presented in the petition in the plans for the construction of the facility and home including the educational benefits from having a facility of this type located within the county

Dwayne Schindle, Pat Burgoyne, and Bill Brannon.

Mr. Guerriere explained he has been permitted by the Florida Wildlife Commission since 1988 for the possession of venomous and non-venomous snakes and has slowly increased his collection. Mr. Guerriere said the food for the animals is purchased frozen and he does not see a benefit in raising the food for the animals. Mr. Guerriere said the facility will operate on mail order basis only and there will not be any retail sales.

Comm. Rooks said this is a Class 3 permit and the permit allows for additional types of animals to be raised and allows for the raising of food by the permit holder and does not think the proposed business is suitable for the area. Mr. Corbitt said this type of facility would be allowed without special exception in a C-2 or C-3 zone with proper licensing and requires a conditional use permit at this site as it is not a commercial zoned area. Comm. Yearty said this appeared to be a commercial business and was uncertain on the following items being met for a Conditional Use Permit:

1. That the use is so designated, located and proposed to be operated that the public health, safety, welfare and convenience will be protected.

2. That the use will be compatible with the adjoining development and the proposed character of the zone district where it is to be located.

Comm. Yearty moved to deny the petition for a Conditional Use Permit based on all conditions for the permit not being met. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

SHERIFF

Sheriff Glass advised the log in recorder is not operating reliably and is currently looking for a replacement.

GRANTS

Sheriff Glass presented the 2001 Local Law Enforcement Block grant to allow for training. Sheriff Glass said the grant is for a total of $42,457.00 with $4,246.00 being match funds from the Sheriff’s budget. Sheriff Glass explained that $12,960.00 is a recurring expense for the continuation of the remote site training program and allows for the mandatory training. Comm. Rooks moved to approve the grant application. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

SHERIFF

Sheriff Glass said Levy county has been selected as a pilot site for a federal training program.

VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD

Mr. Greg Beauchamp said the Value Adjustment Board meeting scheduled for 11:30 a.m. will be heard at 2:00 p.m.

ROAD CLOSINGS

Mr. Beauchamp said the two (2) proposed road closings have been properly advertised and the public hearing was opened to consider the following road closing. Mr. Beauchamp presented the following request for road closing submitted by Mr. Owen Baynard representing Linda Baynard.

Part of Smith Avenue and Green Street, in Catherine Heights, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 30 of the Public Records of Levy County, Florida, more particularly described as follows: All that part of Green Street lying north of a westerly extension of the south line of Lot 83 of said Catherine Heights, and all that part of Smith Avenue lying west of a line parallel with and 50.00 feet east of the northwest corner of Lot 100, of said Catherine Heights.

Chairman Dean called for opposition and none was presented. Comm. Rooks moved to approve the resolution to allow the road closing. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Beauchamp presented a request for a road closing by Mr. Jim Dewey

Mr. James F. and Mrs. Terri J. Dewey requesting a road closing of all of Moorehaven Drive (NE 111th Avenue) in University Oaks.

Chairman Dean called for opposition. Mr. Douglas McKoy said this is a connecting road to LCR 119 and allows for reasonable access in the neighborhood. Mr. McKoy said a larger sign could be considered for posting the notice of road closing before any action is taken.

Mr. Jim Dewey said there are few vehicles using the road and is personally a nuisance. Mr. Dewey added there is a street to allow the redirection of any traffic within a short distance. Mr. Justin Watson said the road is platted and allows a 40' easement. Mrs. Tonee Fallendar said 911 Addressing does not oppose the road closing. Mr. Rob Corbitt said Mr. Dewey owns all of the lots in the triangle of this site and Mr. Paul Droney is an adjacent landowner. Comm. Rooks moved to table the requested road closing pending a response from Mr. Paul Droney and to allow a larger sign to be posted for the proposed road closing. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

Mr. Cobb presented a contract with Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council for the small quantity generators of hazardous waste to render professional planning services. Comm. Rooks moved to approve the contract. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

SHIP

Mrs. Carol McQueen presented a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for:

Miguel Zalpa Lemus and Cristina Castillo Bautista located in Country Estates, Lot 9, Block L, 5350 N. E. 137th Terrace, Williston for $9,500.00 for a home purchase.

Comm. Davis moved to approve the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

FIRE DISTRICTS

Mr. Bill Beddow said the Fire Advisory Board had voted to purchase an air compressor for $30,000.00 from monies in reserve. Mr. Beddow said all fire departments had agreed to the purchase and to the Standard Operating Procedures including housing of the compressor. Comm. Davis moved to approve the purchase of the air compressor for the fire departments. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

ROAD MAINTENANCE

Mr. Justin Watson presented the following requests for maintenance on a one (1) time basis:

SW 72nd Place, located in Coastal Oaks, for three (3) loads of rock and grading, with dedicated right of way for an estimated cost of $400.00.

Comm. Rooks moved to approve the request for maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

SW 67th Place, located in Cedar Key Highlands, three (3) loads of rock and grading, with dedicated right of way for an estimated cost of $400.00.

Comm. Rooks moved to approve the request for maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

NE 62nd Lane, located in Oak Ridge Estates, five (5) loads of rock and grading, with dedicated right of way for an estimated cost of $480.00.

Comm. Davis moved to approve the request for maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

NE 64th Place, located in Oak Ridge Estates, ten (10) loads of rock and grading, dedicated right of way for an estimated cost of $1,100.00.

Comm. Davis moved to approve the request for maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

NE 112th Terrace, NE 71st Street, and NE 70th Street, located in University Estates, grading only with dedicated right of way for an estimated cost of $67.00.

Comm. Davis moved to approve the request for maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

NE 110th Avenue from NE 86th Lane to NE 88th Lane, five (5) loads of rock and grading, with dedicated right of way for an estimated cost of $764.00.

Comm. Rooks moved to approve the request for maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

SE 188th Terrace located in Gilmore Acres, with 60' dedicated right of way, grading only for an estimated cost of $80.00.

Comm. Yearty moved to approve the request for maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Watson recommended the addition of the following roads to the paving list:

LCR 107 (NE 17th Avenue) a distance of 0.5 miles; LCR 108 (NE 25th Street) a distance of 0.5 miles, from NE 175th Avenue to LCR 502 (NE 180th Avenue) a distance total of one (1) mile.

Comm. Davis moved to approve the request to add the roads to the paving list. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

LCR 216 (NW 163rd Place) located in Fanning Springs Annex with a right of way of 50 feet, for a distance of 0.5 miles, with 15 homes located on the road.

Comm. Foley moved to approve the request to add the road to the paving list. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

LCR 236 (NW 153rd Lane) a distance of 0.2 miles with a 50' right of way and LCR 238 (NW 74th Terrace and NW 154th Lane) for a distance of 0.6 miles with a 50' right of way for a total distance of 0.8 miles.

Comm. Foley moved to approve the request to add the roads to the paving list. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Comm. Foley moved to approve the road work on the additional roads added to the paving list located in the Fanning Springs Annex when other road construction work is being done. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

ROADS, COUNTY

Mr. Watson said the pavement resurfacing is completed on LCR 347 with only shoulder work and striping to be completed and the other roads accepted under the grant for Small County evacuation routes have been completed.

MUNICIPALITIES

Mr. Earl Cannon with the City Of Chiefland said the city received the Outstanding Rural Community Award promoting the economic development and preservation of natural attributes for their restoration project of the old depot.

Mr. Cannon said the city is applying for a grant to complete more work at the Charles Strickland Recreation Park and is requesting consideration for assistance in match funds. Mr. Cannon explained that there is a greater majority of children who reside out side the city limits utilizing the recreation opportunities at the city ball parks. Mr. Cannon said in kind services from the county are not acceptable under the grant agreement. Chairman Dean requested a review of the budget and consideration of all the communities in the county that provide recreational programs to children.

Mr. Lannie Cardona of Nature Coast Development Council, Inc. said the Outstanding Rural Community Award was received from among 33 contestants for the award and road signs will be displayed at the city limits.

Chairman Dean requested Mr. Cannon to submit the request from the City of Chiefland in writing.

ROADS, COUNTY

Mr. Beauchamp said the road construction performed by White Construction has been terminated and there is some remaining sod work and striping to be completed on LCR 347. Mr. Beauchamp said the sod work is needed immediately from information received from Mr. Lee Mills, the county engineer. Mr. Beauchamp said Mr. Mills secured three (3) quotes for sod and recommended the acceptance of the low quote. Comm. Foley moved to approve the low quote for the purchase of the sod to be laid by the Road Department. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

TAX ROLL

Mr. Beauchamp submitted the List of Lands Available for Taxes from the Tax Deed Sale of October 30, 2000 prepared by Patty L. Galyean, Deputy Clerk.

ORDINANCES

Mr. Beauchamp said the proposed ordinance for the Additional Homestead Exemption has been advertised for the first meeting in December, 2000. Mr. Beauchamp explained that notice has been received from Mr. Francis Akins, Property Appraiser that the ordinance needs to be in effect prior to December 1, 2000 to be enforced for next year and recommends adoption under emergency powers. Mr. Beauchamp said advertisements will be done notifying of the action under emergency powers for the next regular meeting on November 21, 2000 to allow adoption of the ordinance for the Additional Homestead Exemption for qualified senior citizens.

SUITS

Mr. Beauchamp said the federal suit filed by Frederick Arthur Shotz and Joseph Tacl arising from the marijuana trial held in Levy County in July, 1999 on alleged violations of the American Disability Act has been referred to the insurance carrier and a discussion with the attorney, Chief Judge Robert Cates and Sheriff Glass question the validity of the claim.

ROAD MAINTENANCE

Comm. Rooks said maintenance of NW 85th Street has been assumed with the obtaining of right of way deeds and is recommending extending the maintenance area as follows:

NW 137th Avenue, with a 60' right of way for a distance of 600'.

Comm. Rooks moved to install a culvert and to take the described road into the maintenance system. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

SALARY AND WAGES

Comm. Rooks said a review of the Emergency Medical Services pay scale appears to merit increases for some employees. Comm. Foley said if this is being presented as a personnel action then the department head should approve the action and does not recommend deviation from personnel policy. Comm. Rooks said discussions have been with the union official and county administrator and will recommend this for action after discussions are held with the department head.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Mr. Noel Desmond said his daughter was involved in an automobile accident on U.S 19 in Chiefland and rescue personnel did not transport her to the hospital after they determined it was not necessary. Mr. Desmond said he immediately took his daughter to the doctor and it was determined that there were serious injuries requiring immediate medical treatment at a hospital. Mr. Desmond said he was requesting a complete investigation and review of the performance of the rescue personnel and to be notified in writing of the decision and findings.

PARKS AND RECREATION

Mr. Dewayne Schnigel said he recommended supporting the City of Chiefland with funds for improving and upgrading the recreational parks.

ROAD MAINTENANCE

Comm. Yearty said Mr. John Henry Donaldson had made a request for clearing of a road for access to a church and cemetery adjacent to Thompson Garage. Mr. Watson said the county has been unable to secure any right of ways on this road.

LIBRARY

Comm. Yearty said Mr. Larry White has submitted his resignation as Library Director. Comm. Yearty moved to accept the resignation. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Comm. Yearty explained the position for Library Director needed to be properly advertised and the Library Advisory Board had placed the information on the Internet. Comm. Yearty moved to advertise the position of Library Director. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Comm. Yearty recommended having the Library Advisory Board serve with him as a screening committee for the position of Library Director and then make a recommendation of the final two (2) to three (3) applicants for interview by the Board. Comm. Rooks moved to have the Library Advisory Board and Comm. Yearty to review the applicants for the position and to recommend the top three (3) applicants. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Comm. Yearty requested the appointment of Mr. Fred Moody to be responsible in the interim for the library to allow it to function without interruption and to be sure all mail is received. Comm. Yearty moved to appoint Mr. Moody as interim director. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

COMMISSIONERS

Comm. Rooks commended Comm. Foley for his time and consideration for the road projects under the Small County grant programs.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Comm. Yearty submitted the renewal Attorney Employment Contract with Gregory V. Beauchamp, P.A. with an increase for services to $65,100.00 for the fiscal year 2000-2001. Comm. Yearty moved to approve contract for the services of Gregory V. Beauchamp as county attorney. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

COMMISSIONERS

Comm. Yearty presented Comm. Dean and Comm. Davis with an individual plaque for their contributions to the Board and the citizens.

ROADS, COUNTY

Comm. Foley said the contractors for the three (3) roads resurfaced through the Small County grant program have submitted their pay requests and they exceed the contract amounts but do not exceed the grant total. Comm. Foley moved to approve the three (3) invoices for payment. Comm. Rooks seconded. Chairman Dean explained after the bids were received and funds were still available, additional enhancements were added and the MOTION CARRIED.

Comm. Foley recommended the Road Department to proceed with the clearing on LCR 125 without clearing any of the north side and leave any of the trees and still insure the safety of the citizens using the road way and allowing for water drainage. Comm. Foley moved to proceed with the road work within the Road Department’s time schedule. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

SALARY AND WAGES

Comm. Foley submitted the following recommendation for salary increases for the following Department Heads:

Fred Moody/BOCC $27,000.00

Wayne Hardee/Mosquito $33,500.00

Benny Jerrels/Mosquito $31,500.00

Kelly Jerrels/Road $37,000.00

Jimmy Jerrels/Road $33,800.00

Justin Watson/Road $34,000.00

Jessie Ellzey/Road $29,200.00

Jessie Durrance/Road $28,500.00

Sammy Pruitt/Road $31,000.00

Krista Kelly/Planning $42,000.00

Paula Lane/Emergency Management $29,000.00

Bill Beddow/Emergency Medical $33,000.00

Rob Corbitt/Development $45,000.00

Jim Jones/Maintenance $33,000.00

Major Stroupe/Veteran’s $18,500.00

Mark Johnson/ $28,500.00

Toni Fallender/911 Addressing $21,000.00

Comm. Yearty recommended a $500.00 increase to the salary of Benny Jerrels and Fred Moody. Comm. Yearty said it needed to be determined if Jessie Durrance had been transferred to a supervisory position. Comm. Foley said he would confirm if Mr. Durrance wanted to remain on an hourly rate or transfer to a salaried position. Comm. Foley moved to approve the original salary increases. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED.

Wilbur Dean, Board Chairman

ATTEST:

Douglas M. McKoy, Clerk of Court