SPECIAL MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

August 29, 2001

            The Special Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on August 29, 2001  at 9:00 a.m. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners’ meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Sammy Yearty
Vice Chairman Don Foley
Comm. Tony Parker
Comm. Lilly Rooks
Comm. Danny Stevens 

            Also present were:

Clerk of Court  Danny J.  Shipp
County Administrator George A. Lambka

Chairman Yearty called the public workshop  to order at 9:10 a.m..

BUDGET

Sheriff Smith advised the budget for the Sheriff’s Office and jail has been adjusted to reflect an 8% increase.  Sheriff Smith explained the budget has been impacted by the 911 Addressing, food service, increases in utilities and fuel costs.

Chairman Yearty said capital outlay projects should to be identified and prioritized for determining the Construction/Maintenance Department budget.  Comm. Parker recommended compiling the capital outlay projects with projected expenditures and determine which projects to pursue for 2001-2002 and future projects.  Chairman Yearty  said a determination of the Construction/Maintenance Department responsibilities will be reviewed and presented.

Comm. Rooks said pursuing legislative support to repair several bridges and the fishing piers in Cedar Key should be considered and funding for other projects

Comm. Stevens recommended exploring the possibility of franchise fees in the unincorporated areas as discussed recently to increase revenue.

Chairman Yearty said impact fees would finance some capital outlay projects and should be discussed including reassessing permitting fees and special assessments.

Mr. Danny Shipp recommended determining the deadlines for addressing  increases and additions to  special assessments. 

Mr. Rob Corbitt explained the Building & Zoning Department budget has been adjusted to a .9557% increase with line item adjustments in equipment, salaries, insurance and fuel costs.

Mr. Jim Jones said the Construction/Maintenance Department budget included tentative projects for completing the air conditioning installation, prioritizing ADA renovations, and carpeting in the courthouse.

Comm. Foley recommended reviewing the Road Department budget, which is supported by the $.06 gas tax, to determine how proposed road projects and equipment needs  will be fully funded.

Chairman Yearty requested further review of proposed capital outlay projects and revenue expenditures to allow the balancing of  the 2001-2001 budget.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED.

                                                                        W. S. Yearty, Board Chairman

ATTEST:

Danny J. Shipp, Clerk of Court