Levy Minutes 07/16/2002

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

July 16, 2002

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on July 16, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners' meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

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

Comm. Sammy Yearty Also present were:

County Attorney Gregory V. Beauchamp
Clerk of Court Danny J. Shipp

County Coordinator Fred Moody

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.. The invocation was given by Comm. Foley followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

EXPENDITURES

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

FUND AMOUNT
CHECK NUMBERS: 66022 - 66216

GENERAL FUND $590,384.29

ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 62,514.74

LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE 58,134.00

LIBRARY 2,169.92

PERMANENT MISQUITO CONTROL 214.92

MEDIATION FUND 200.00

FINE & FORFEITURE FUND 10,262.46

E-911 COMMUNICATONS 2,290.00

LANDFILL & RECYCLING 5,885.83

SPECIAL LAW ENFORCE TRUST 7,638.34

COURT FACILITIES 187.98

FLORIDA POWER GRANT FUND 323.29

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE 10,103.58

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 100,959.55

FIRE CONTROL 30,565.50

JUDICIAL GRANT 5,228.48

JUVENILE JUSTICE GRANT 31.90

UTILITIES FUND 630.32

MSTU - HEATHERWOOD 125.45

JORDAN ESTATES 326.13

CANNON HOMESITES 162.29

STARTING POINT 1,013.84

WILLISTON HIGHLANDS 5 34,178.34

WILLISTON HIGHLANDS 7 13,773.87

WILLISTON HIGHLANDS 12 17,327.14

RALEIGH OAKS 943.19

FAWNWOOD ESTATES 2,495.38

DOE RUN 854.32

SUNSHINE ESTATES #1 489.32

NORTH STAR RANCHETTE 517.74

SPANISH TRACE 597.33

SPANISH TRACE 1 ADDITION 2,091.86

LONG POND LANDING 241.47

LONG POND LANDING ADDTION 1 688.67

LONG POND LANDING ADDTION 2 814.86

WHISPERING OAKS #2 1,385.94

CEDAR PINES UNIT #2 376.42

COUNTRYWIDE ESTATES 474.70

COUNTRY WALK ESTATES #2 439.37

EMERALD FOREST 1,123.37

SHADY ACRES 981.02

KINGS HILL 683.71

DEERE RIVER ESTATES 228.73

MEADOWLAND EST. UNIT 2 188.62

QUAIL RUN UNIT 2 74.69

RAINBOW LAKES ESTATES 572.58

RIDGE VIEW 160.87

SUMNER PLACE 591.93

ARROWOOD 158.14

CEDAR PINES UNIT 3 432.09

GREEN HILLS 1,073.71

KING RANCH OF FL RANCHETTE 1 890.34

MOUNTS ACRES UNIT 4 291.97

TRIPLE CROWN FARMS UNIT 1 2,144.90

TRIPLE CROWN FARMS 3 2,824.06

TRIPLE CROWN FARMS UNIT 2 3,933.51

PINE MEADOWS 1,289.78

SUMNER PLACE UNIT 2 240.72

LONG POND OAKS 292.50

CHIEFLAND WOODS 2 PHASE 1 262.65

STEEPLECHASE FARMS 12,442.61

LANGLEY ESTATES 430.97

NORTH CHIEFLAND ESTATES 670.45

LONG POND PARADISE 330.15

FARMS A WILLISON #2 1,408.47

TOTAL $1,002,125.94

MINUTES

Comm. Stevens moved to approve the minutes of regular meeting on July 2,2002. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

ROADS, COUNTY

Mr. Andrew W. Druga explained the residents on NW 52nd Court, Chiefland, have secured the funds to pave the road. Mr. Druga said bids had been obtained for contractors and request authorization to proceed with paving the road to county specifications from the low bidder. Mr. Druga explained the residents are involved in astronomy and the dust from the road is causing damage to the expensive technical equipment they use.

Mr. Greg Beauchamp explained residents of a road in a Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) have been allowed to pay for the paving of their roads to county specifications with the Road Department inspecting the construction and then the county will continue the maintenance.

Comm. Rooks moved to approve the paving of NW 52nd Court by the contractor selected by the residents in accordance to county specifications. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

MISCELLANEOUS

Mr. C. W. Gilbert said clarification was needed on the action taken to pay for the funeral expenses of Mr. Willie Goff by the county when the life insurance policy was not in force.

Mr. Beauchamp claried the action indicating at the time of Mr. Goff's death premiums were being paid by the county to Royal Insurance Company and staff had the impression that the coverage was in force. Mr. Beauchamp explained the reimbursement of the costs are being sought from the life insurance company and it was a legal expenditure. Mr. Beauchamp said the auditor was contacted for a ruling prior to any decision being made.

Comm. Rooks explained that the issue was investigated when it appeared on the agenda to obtain the details of what had occured and that Carnegie Funeral Home had acted on information that was provided by county staff.

AGENCIES

Mr. Lannie Cardona explained the Nature Coast Business Development Council has maintained separate accounts of the private and public funds since the combination of the Levy County Development Council and the Levy County Economic Development Council effective October 1, 2001.

Mr. Cardona said the private funds are going to be used to form a political committee to support the Local Option Tourist Development Tax.

Mr. Cardona explained the committee has been established through the office of Mrs. Connie Asbell, Supervisor of Election and the public money is audited through the Clerk of Court office.

Mr. Greg Beauchamp said the auditor reviewed the request and it was appropriate to use the private funds.

ROADS, COUNTY

Mr. Otis Green said the intersection of SR 41 and LCR 335 near Raleigh needs to be inspected to reduce the number of accidents that are occuring in this area. Mr. Green explained the turning lanes are confusing and are causing accidents.

Chairman Parker request Mr. Justin Watson to inspect the area and advise on his findings.

MOSQUITO CONTROL

Mr. Green inquired when the mosquito spraying was going to be commenced in the East Williston area.

Mr. Wayne Hardee explained the spraying had been started.

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

Mrs. Connie Asbell explained she has been named in a law suit filed against the City of Chiefland and has retained Mr. Ronald Labaskey to represent her as Supervisor of Elections. Mrs. Asbell said she does not have the funds in her budget and will need an amendment to her budget when she receives the billing for legal services.

Mrs. Asbell explained she followed Florida statutes as required, however, that does not prevent a suit from being filed. Mrs. Asbell said Mr. Labaskey specializes in the election laws and process.

Comm. Stevens recommended scheduling the discussion for the amendment to Mrs. Asbell's budget for the next regular meeting.

ROADS, COUNTY

Mrs. Tina Bungie said a road has been closed by the property owner that has been used for years to access 70th Street behind Bronson Heights Subdivision by fire and rescue vehicles. Mrs. Bungie said the property owner is using a county owned stop sign for his persoanal use and is not willing to cooperate with any other property owners to keep the road open.

Mr. Watson explained it is private property and can be fenced. Mr Watson said the Road Department was not aware that the property owner was using a county stop sign for his personal use.

Mrs. Bungie said the county has provided maintenance on the road on two (2) occasions and thought that made it a county road.

Mr. Beauchamp explained a private road should not be provided any maintenance with public funds.

Chairman Parker said the situation would be inspected and would advise Mrs. Bungie on the findings. Chairman Parker explained if a private property owner is using county signs for their personal use the signs would be removed.

CODE ENFORCEMENT

Mr. Mat Johnson explained there are two (2) properties on the List of Lands and he was requesting authority to have the properties cleaned including the removal of abandoned mobile homes on the properties.

Mr. Johnson said he had obtained two (2) quotes for cleaning the properties. Mr. Johnson said the properties are a health hazard to the surrounding neighbors and are located in the B & R Subdivision. Mr. Johnson explained attempts have been made to contact the last known property owners with no success.

Mr. Johnson said quotes had been obtained from the following:

A & A Trucking and Excavating $4,494.00

Johnson's Excavating $4,950.00

Mr. Johnson explained he did not receive any local quotes and recommended acception the lowest quote from A & A Trucking and Excavating as they will cap the well and collapse the septic system which will remove serious safety threats from the property.

Mr. Beauchamp explained Mr. Johnson as Code Enforcement Officer has the authority for this action with the funding being provided.

Mr. Beauchamp said the properties have not yet escheated to the county and recommended them being flagged to include the cost for clean up if the properties are purchased from the List of Lands or after they are escheated to the county.

Mr. Johnson explained these are the first two (2) properties he has had this problem occur and by cleaning up the properties notifies other property owners the county is serious in enforcing the ordinance controlling junk and debris throughout the county.

Mr. Fred Moody explained using private companies to clean up properties reduces challenges when the charges are assessed against the properties and reduces the liability exposure to the county.

Comm. Yearty moved to accept the low quote from A & A Trucking and Excavating to clean up the two (2) properties and to research and establish a policy for future enforcement. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

BUILDING AND GROUNDS

Mr. Moody said the Court Administrator's office has requested office space for the Guardian Ad Litem program to house four (4) employees. Mr. Moody explained the case load has increased significantly requiring staff to be available full time in Levy County.

Mr. Moody explained there is not any room in the Court House or State Attorney's Office to house the additional employees and he has contacted Dr Aqui on the cost to rent the office space currently housing the Law Office of Peter Langley adjacent to the Court House. Mr. Moody said the space would be sufficient to house the staff for the Guardian Ad Litem staff and would be located in close proximity to all court personnel.

Mrs. Marilyn McClean explained the program is state mandated and staff is needed in Levy county to provide the representation required in all dependency cases. Mrs. McClean said the request is for office space for the staff, telephones and office furniture.

Mr. Danny Shipp explained they had reviewed available space within the court house and would not be able to accomodate a staff of four (4) and it appears the leasing of office space would be the most feasible option. Mr. Shipp explained action could be taken at the next regular meeting as the initial staff will not be coming until August and the specific needs should be provided by that time.

GRANTS

Mr. Moody presented the Notice of Grant Award for the purchase of a van with wheelchair lift for the Transportation Disadvantage program. Mr. Moody explained the grant is funded for $38,125.00 with matching funds of $3,813.00 and will be available January, 2003. Comm. Stevens moved to accept the Notice of Grant Award. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

BIDS

Mr. Moody explained proposals had been sent out by the Clerk's Office for space needs and two (2) proposals were received from Architect and Engineering of Winter Park and DIR Group of Orlando. Mr. Moody said the presentations need to be scheduled to determine which proposal to accept and then a meeting will need to be scheduled to agreement on the payment schedule. Mr. Moody said if a decision is made not to accept either proposal then the request can again be advertised. Mr. Moody said both firms have a good track record in the local area.

Mr. Moody recommended scheduling the interviews on August 6, 2002 after the regular meeting at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m..

COUNTY AGENT

Comm. Rooks moved to discuss a non-agenda item. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Moody said Mr. Albert Fuller has requested authorization to use the van to attend the National Shooting Competition for the 4-H program. Mr. Moody explained Mr. Fuller is a rifle shooting coach and state coordinator and the van will be used to transport local children from the surrounding area to the competition in Texas. Mr. Moody said there will be expenses for per diem and this is a budgeted expenditure.

Mr. Beauchamp explained a Hold Harmless agreement should be used by all children travelling to the competition.

BUILDING AND GROUNDS

Mr. Moody explained a workshop is needed to discuss allocation of space and recommended having it following the Department Heads Budget workshop on July 23, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. and he will have the notice posted.

PARKS AND RECREATION

Comm. Yearty said construction of the bike path along CR 40 to the South Levy Recreational Park is ready to commence in accordance with the engineering plans and the City of Inglis and Town of Yankeetown are requesting permission to proceed in compliance with the engineering plans and the water district plans. Comm. Yearty said they are requesting the county to remove dirt to prepare the bed for the bike path for approximately 1000 feet.

Comm. Yearty moved to authorize the removal of the fill dirt from the site. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Lee Mills said the Bike Committee is receiving a permit from the Department of Transportation (DOT) for their plans pertaining to the 1000 feet section and are awaiting the permit from Southwest Water Management District.

Comm. Yearty explained if any changes result from the permitting process the changes will be brought before the Board for review.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Mrs. Paula Kennedy said a contract with Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council to conduct the Hazard Analysis Agreement will be presented when it is received. Mrs. Kennedy explained this contract is funded through a state grant received annually. Comm. Stevensm oved to approve the use of the grant funds for the Hazard Analysis Agreement. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mrs. Kennedy said the Division of Emergency Management is requesting the expenditure of all grant funds and have provided equipment that can be purchased with these funds. Mrs. Kennedy requested approval to purchase eight (8) lap top computers and two (2) satellite phones for use during the activiation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Mrs. Kennedy explained the grant funds will provide the funding for the entire purchase. Comm. Stevens moved to approve the purchase of the lap top computers and satellite phones forthe Emergency Operations Cener (EOC). Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

COUNTY FIRE CHIEF

Mr. Rick Lombardo presented the proposed budget for 2002-2003 fiscal year and requested a review of the proposal and the options that can be considered for the Fire Departments and the County Fire Chief.

Comm. Stevens recommended reviewing the proposed budget and discuss it during the budget workshops.

Mr. Lombardo said the initial budget of $2,000.00 for the County Fire Chief is getting low and requested an additional $2,000.00 to complete the 2001-2002 fiscal year for expenditures that are needed. Mr. Lombardo explained only reporting fire departments are eligible for grant funds and he is attempting to have all of the fire departments reporting in order for all of the departments to be eligible for grant funding.

Comm. Rooks moved to approve a transfer of $2,000.00 to the County Fire Chief's budget from the Contingency Fund. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Comm. Yearty said the working relationships between the different fire departments needs to be improved with a fair allocation of funds and equipment.

Mr. Lombardo explained firefighters are being trained and then are leaving to obtain paid employment with fire departments outside the county and consideration is needed when the special assessments are reviewed. Mr. Lombardo said fire equipment needs to be modernized to meet the needs of the areas that are difficult to reach due to poor roads.

Mr. Roger Crossman said a job description for the County Fire Chief is needed to inform the fire department what the duties and responsibilities are delegated to the County Fire Chief.

Mr. Lombardo explained the job description should be prepared by the Commissioners and not the County Fire Chief.

Comm. Stevens recommended having the Fire Advisory Board prepare a job description for the County Fire Chief and submit it to the Board for approval. Comm. Stevens

Mrs. Sandy Fink said if the fire and emergency departments are funded by the tax payers then the responsibilities and duties should be prepared at the direction of the County Commission and consideration given for funding, equipment, and personnel for the valuable services provided including having the fire departments becoming eligible for grants that are available.

Mr. Noel Desmond recommended researching the availability of surplus equipment from the military for the fire departments that can be obtained at no cost for governmental agencies.

Chairman Parker explained the county has been utilizing surplus equipment but was uncertain what extent it was being used by the fire departments.

PARKS AND RECREATION

Mr. Wayne Weatherford said the Chiefland Athletic Association had three (3) girls soft ball teams compete in Live Oak for state competition and two (2) of the teams will be representing the State of Florida at the national competition in North Carolina. Mr. Weatherford explained funding is needed for expenses to take the two (2) teams to North Carolina. Mr. Weatherford said they have less than one (1) week to raise the funds for the trip since it could not be planned until after the state competition was held in Live Oak.

Mr. Weatherford explained the request Comm. Rooks said was made for $5,050.00 was not for the two (2) girls teams that were representing the State of Florida but for another athletic asociation comprised of players from the tri-county area.

Comm. Yearty recommended including in the 2002-2003 fiscal budget funds for the possibility of a team or teams participating in the national competition with guidelines to qualify for the funding.

Mr. Beauchamp explained public funds could be utilized for this purpose since it benefits residents of the county.

Comm. Yearty said funding could be budgeted for future requests and included in the Recreational budget for this type of request along with the funding already budgeted for the recognized leagues.

Comm. Stevens said a precendence could be set with this action and a policy needs to be established to address this type of request to address all of the various leagues in the county.

Mr. Moody advised that the discussion was a non-agenda item. Comm. Yearty moved to discuss a non-agenda item. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Moody said the discussion was related to organized leagues and the current recreation policy addresses organized leagues and not independent leagues.

Comm. Yearty moved to appoint Mr. Fred Moody, Mrs. Jacqueline Martin, Mr. Ron Grant, as a public representative and Comm. Rooks to a committee and allocate $3,000.00 from the General Fund toward the teams who qualify for funds on a one time basis. Comm. Foley seconded. Comm. Rooks, Comm. Foley, Comm. Yearty and Chairman Parker voted YES. Comm. Stevens voted NO and the MOTION CARRIED.

EQUIPMENT

Mrs. Jacqueline Martin said a bid was awarded to Advanced Digital Cutting Systems for computerized traffic sign graphics from a grant received by the Road and Bridge Department. Mrs. Martin explained since the award of the grant Advanced Digital Cutting Systems no longer is the vendor for the Retrosign Reflectometer and the price is now $28,128.00 and the request has been made to issue separate checks to Advanced Digital Cutting Systems, Western Graphtec, Inc., 3M for all equipment except the Retrosign Reflectometer. Mrs. Martin said the Retrosign Reflectometer would be purchased from Flint Trading, Inc. Mrs. Martin explained the cost of the equipment is still within the funds awarded through the grant and she is requesting authorization to submit separate vouchers for the payment as per the request of Advanced Digital Cutting Systems.

Mr. Joe Markham explained the Retrosign Reflectometer would allow an accurate accounting for the age of all signs through out the county and also be a valuable tool to determine the visual effectiveness of a sign in the event an accident occured.

Mrs. Martin said Advanced Digital Cutting System would disburse the checks to Western Graphtec, Inc. and 3M and be responsible for installing the equipment and would respond under the warranty for the equipment. Mrs. Martin said Flint Trading, Inc. would be responsible for the Retrosign Reflectometer and the warranty as the supplier of that piece of equipment.

Mrs. Martin explained the Retrosign Reflectometer was included in the original bid specifications and the increase in cost from the receipt of the original bid is a result of upgrading. Mrs. Martin said the grant award was for $38,000.00.

Comm. Rooks moved to authorize the payment in three (3) separate checks for the vendors as requested by Advanced Digital Cutting Systems with cover letters explaining the payments, and purchase the Retrosign Reflectormeter from Flint Trading, Inc. for $10,913.97 in compliance with the grant application as Flint Trading, Inc is the sole source vendor. Comm. Stevens seconde and the MOTION CARRIED.

ROAD MAINTENANCE

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

NE 63rd Street located in John Caston Subdivision requiring grading at ½ hour for an estimated cost of $33.50.

Comm. Yearty moved to approve the road maintenance on a one time basis. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

NE 67th Lane located in Bronson Heights requiring two (2) loads of rock and grading for an estimated cost of $600.00.

Comm. Yearty moved to approve the road maintenance on a one time basis. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

NE 102nd Court located in University Estates requiring grading for an estimated cost of $67.00.

Comm. Yearty moved to approve the road maintenance on a one time basis. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED

NE 10th Circle Drive located in Williston Highlands Golf & Country Club Estates, requiring five (5) loads of rock and grading for an estimated cost of $1,500.00.

Comm. Stevens moved to approve the road maintenance on a one time basis. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED

NE 120th Street, requiring 50 loads of rock and grading for an estimated cost of $15,000.00.

Mr. Watson explained NE 120th Street is known at the Old Tisdale Road located off of CR 337 West and is in poor condition as a result of logging operations in the area. Mr. Watson said there is a handicapped resident who is have extreme difficulty in leaving their residence. Comm. Rooks recommended the Road Committee review the situation for possible placement into the maintenance program if the road qualifies.

Mr. Rob Corbitt explained the proposed Mining Ordinance addresses the issue of a county road being repaired at the expense of the business owner who damages the road.

Mr. Beauchamp said the road is dedicated to the public and permissible to expend public fund but it is not a county maintained road and the county does not have sufficient recourse to have the logging company to repair the road.

Mr. Corbitt explained the Road Policy may need to be amended to address the issue of roads that are damaged should be repaired by the commercial entity that causes the damage.

Comm. Stevens moved to approve the road maintenance on a one time basis and recommended reviewing the Road Policy to address the issue of roads being damaged by another party and the county having to repair. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

NE 155th Court requiring two (2) loads of rock and grading for an estimated cost of $600.00.

Comm. Stevens moved to approve the road maintenance on a one time basis. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

RECYCLING

Mr. Wayne Hardee presented the Interagency/Public Works Agreement with the Levy Forestry Camp to allow inmates to work at the Recycling plant.

Comm. Stevens moved to approve the Interagency/Public Works Agreement. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

BOAT RAMPS

Comm. StEvens moved to discuss a non-agenda item that was omitted from the agenda. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Comm. Yearty explained Mr. Robert Persinger has requested permission to use the boat ramp at Wacassa to load dead head logs recovered from the river. Comm. Yearty said the boat ramps through out the county are heavily used and recommended using the Wacassa Tram Road located on private property. Comm. Yearty said Mr. Persinger request permission from the timber company that owns the property to use their road to load the logs and this would prevent congestion and possible damage to the public ramp. Comm. Yearty said there is a concern for the liability exposure and safety.

Mr. Robert Persinger said the Army Corp of Engineers has equipment for testing the river at the site and there is a private hunting club on the property and he is not certain that permssion would be granted.

Comm. Yearty said the timber company owns the property and could grant permission for the operation without the permission of the hunting club and did not believe the use of the public boat ramp was in the best interest of the public.

SHIP

Mrs. Carol McQueen presented the following Deferred Payment Loan Agreements:

Scarlet Simpson for the purchase of a home located in B and R Subdivision, located at 4485 NW 141st Avenue, Williston for $9,500.00.

Comm. Stevens moved to approve the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Luz N. Diaz for the purchase of a new home located in Oak Ridge Estates as described according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 63-1 through Page 63-7, Lot 7, Block 40 for $20,000.00.

Comm. Stevens moved to approve the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mrs. McQueen said advertising for the fiscal year 2003-2004 for SHIP funding will be published in August and the funds will be available September, 2003. Mrs. McQueen said the monitoring of the annual report will be prepared.

Mrs. McQueen presented the following Satisfaction of Mortgage:

William A. Newton and Denise A. Newton for the property located in Quail Run, Lot 5.

Comm. Rooks moved to appove the Satisfaction of Mortgage. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mrs. McQueen presented the following Subordination Agreement:

Josaphat C. Cilo-Cilo and Eva B. Cilo-Cilo for the property located on Lots 30 and 31, Block 2, Suwannee River Heights.

Mrs. McQueen said Mr. and Mrs. Cilo-Cilo are refinancing their home and are securing a lower interest rate and monthly payment and is in compliance with the Subordination policy.

Comm. Rooks moved to approve the Subordination Agreement. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Comm. Rooks moved to discuss a non-agenda item. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mrs. McQueen presented a Subordination Agreement as follows:

David L. Rogers for the property located at Lot 5, Block C, Rustling Pines Subdivision.

Mrs. McQueen explained Mr. Rogers is obtaining a lower monthly mortgage and interest rate and complies with the Subordination policy.

Comm. Rooks moved to approve the Subordination Agreement. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

GRANTS

Mrs. McQueen said the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for $750,000.00 was signed on June 25,2002 by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and advertising for an engineering firm will begin July 17, 2002 with the deadline for the Request for Proposals (RFP) on August 5, 2002. Mrs. McQueen said authorization is required to advertise in a regional newspaper. Comm. Rooks moved to approve advertising for the engineering firm in a regional newspaper. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

SALARY AND WAGES

Comm. Foley presented the following Personnel Recommendations:

Madge Jordan, Emergency Medical Services, classified as Administrative Secretary, Grade 14, Step 7 from $11.8718 per hour to $12,3718 per hour, effective July 27, 2002.

Comm. Foley moved to approve the salary increase from $11.8718 per hour to $12.3718 per hour. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Geovanna Pinillos, Emergency Medical Services, classified as Secretary III, Grade 8, Step 2 from $9.4066 per hour to $9.9066 per hour, effective July 27, 2002.

Comm. Foley moved to approve the salary increase from $9.4066 per hour to $9.9066 per hour. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Kellie Wimberly, Emergency Medical Services, classified as Secretary III, Grade 8, Step 1, from $7.3046 per hour to $7.8046 per hour effective July 27, 2002.

Comm. Foley moved to approve the salary increase from $7.3046 per hour to $7.8046 per hour. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

COMMISSIONERS

Comm. Yearty recommended scheduling the public hearing for the adoption of the proposed mining ordinance.

Mr. Beauchamp explained Mr. Corbitt and Mrs. Kathy Winburn will have the recommended changes incorported into the proposed ordinance by the next regular meeting and recommended scheduling the public hearing at that time..

Comm. Rooks said two (2) requests have been received for placement of a memorial on county property. Comm. Rooks said the family of Burney McGee has requested permission to place a plaque on the county dock in Cedar Key. Comm. Rooks explained Mr. McGee was a fisherman who drowned off the coast of Cedar Key.

Comm. Rooks said the family of Charlie Anderson, a 13 year old who died in an accident at Clay Landing has requested permission to construct a concrete picnic table and place a memorial plaque at Clay Landing. Comm. Rooks explained Clay Landing is leased to the county by the state and is patrolled by the Park Service and should prevent the vandalism that has occured in the past. Comm. Rooks said the State of Florida deferred the decision to the county.

Comm. Rooks said the plaque would be placed on the dock at Cedar Key where there are already signage posted by the county and the picnic table would be constructed and placed in accordance with the county requirements.

Comm. Rooks moved to allow the families to put a memorial or picnic table at the two (2) sites in accordance with county requirements. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

APPOINTMENTS

Danny stevens moved to reappoint Mr. Duncan McCallum to the Planning Commision. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Comm. Stevens moved to appoint Mr. Hank Radacky to the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Comm. Rooks moved to discuss a non-agenda item. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Bill Beddow presented the Emergency Medical Services Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide Advance Life and Basic Life Support services.

Comm. Rooks moved to approrve the Certificate of Public Convenience. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING IS ADJOURNED.

Tony Parker, Board Chairman

ATTEST:

Danny J. Shipp, Clerk of Court