REGULAR MEETING
LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
November 2, 2004
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on November 2, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners’ meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:
Chairwoman Lilly Rooks
Vice Chairman Sammy Yearty
Comm. Tony Parker
Comm. Danny Stevens
Comm. Nancy Bell
Also present were:
County Attorney - Anne Bast Brown
County Coordinator - Fred Moody
Clerk of the Court - Danny Shipp
The Chairwoman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. The invocation was given by Mr. Fred McKeon followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
EXPENDITURES
Comm. Stevens moved to approve the following expenditures presented for payment. Comm. Parker seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
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MINUTES
Consensus of the Board to table the following minutes: the regular meetings of September 21, 2004, October 5, 2004, and October 19, 2004, and the special meetings of September 21, 2004, and September 30, 2004, until the next Board meeting.
NATURE COAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Lannie Cardona requested the acceptance of the Business Retention and Expansion Report.
Comm. Bell moved to accept the Business Retention and Expansion Report. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Warren Downs requested information on paving a County road, known as NW 71st Avenue. Mr. Downs stated that in April 2002, this road was approved for paving. Mr. Bruce Greenlee stated that this road is on the list to be paved.
NON-AGENDA ITEM
Mr. Matt Weldon requested the Board to hear a time sensitive non-agenda item.
Comm. Stevens moved to hear the non-agenda item. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Weldon requested approval for application of a grant to replace the Big Dock in Cedar Key.
Comm. Stevens moved to have the Chairwoman to sign the application for grant. Comm. Yearty second and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Weldon requested the Board to adopt a resolution to identify the Big Dock in Cedar Key as part of its improvement schedule consistent with the capital improvement element of Levy County’s Comprehensive Plan.
Comm. Stevens moved to adopt the resolution as presented. Comm. Parker seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Weldon requested the Chairwoman to sign the waiver for matching funds.
Comm. Stevens moved the Chairwoman to sign the waiver. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
ZONING
Mr. Rob Corbitt presented a petition for a Preliminary Plat 2-04 of Bett’s Big T subdivision. Mr. Corbitt stated that this subdivision is located in the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 23, Township 11S, Range 14E in Levy County.
Chairwoman Rooks called for opposition and none was given.
Comm. Bell moved to accept the petition for the Preliminary Plat of Bett’s Big T subdivision. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Corbitt requested a variance of Bett’s Big T subdivision. Mr. Corbitt stated this variance is from Appendix A - U.S. 19 Overlay District, Section V Specific Regulations, Subsection (b)(2) setbacks and landscaping.
Chairwoman Rooks called for opposition and none was given.
Comm. Bell moved to accept the variance. Comm. Steven seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
COUNTY COORDINATOR
Mr. Fred Moody requested acceptance of the Small County Technical Assistance Program for a $5,000.00 funding assistance for an impact fee study.
Comm. Stevens moved to accept the Small County Technical Assistance Program. Comm. Parker seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Moody extended an invitation to attend the 2004 Sunshine Seminar presented by the First Amendment Foundation and the Florida Bar Media and Communications Law Committee.
Mr. Moody requested a Notice of Intent to hold public hearing to use the uniform method of collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments program required to fund solid waste services.
Comm. Stevens moved to proceed with the documents required for development of an assessment program. Comm. Parker seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENT
Mr. Fred Moody requested appointments to the Small County Coalition Board of Directors, currently being represented by Commissioner Yearty and Commissioner Rooks and Mr. Fred Moody an alternate.
Comm. Stevens moved to replace Comm. Yearty by appointment of Comm. Bell to the Small County Coalition Board of Directors with Chairwoman Rooks remaining and Mr. Fred Moody as alternate. Comm. Parker seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Mr. Fred Moody presented a letter of resignation from Mr. T. F. Thompson from the Levy County Planning Commission.
Comm. Bell moved to accept the letter of resignation from Mr. T. F. Thompson. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
AUDITOR
Mr. Moody proposed an extension of the contract for audit services with Davis, Monk and Company.
Comm. Parker moved to extend the contract. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
COUNTY ENGINEER
Mr. Fred Moody proposed a contract with Mills Engineering Company for engineering services.
Comm. Stevens moved to accept the contract. Comm. Parker seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Mr. Fred Moody proposed a contract with Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.
Comm. Stevens moved to accept the contract with Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc. Comm. Parker seconded and the MOTION CARRIED. Comm. Parker, Comm. Stevens, Comm. Yearty and Chairwoman Rooks voted yes. Comm. Bell opposed the contract.
Mr. Moody requested termination of lease and mutual release with Levy County School Board.
Comm. Bell moved to terminate the lease with Levy County School Board. Comm. Parker seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
PARKS AND RECREATIONS
Mr. Fred Moody stated that the public meeting scheduled for this afternoon at 1:30pm to consider pursuing a grant from the Department of Environmental Protection to fund the renovation and repair of the Big Dock in Cedar Key has been rescheduled for November 5, 2004 at 10:00am.
BOARD
Mr. Moody offered an update on Organizational Efficiency Consultant Services, requested qualifications and direction for reviewing applications. Attorney Brown stated that she and Mr. Moody can go through the applications to make sure they meet the minimum qualifications required by the Board. Mr. Moody stated that he will set up interviews for the applicants on November 16, 2004.
GOVERNMENT SERVICES GROUP
Ms. Camille Tharpe offered information pertaining to a comprehensive Fire study. Ms. Tharpe provided a formula to fairly distribute the assessed funds to all Fire Departments in the County.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Cannon inquired if the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting for August 3, 2004, and Special Meeting for August 3, 2004, and Regular Board Meeting for August 17, 2004, were approved. Ms. Sandy Ashley stated that she believed the Board approved those minutes at the October 5, 2004, meeting.
FIRE
Mr. Rick Lombardo discussed disbursement of the equipment allotment money to the Fire Departments that did not receive allotment during the 2003-2004 fiscal year. Mr. Lombardo stated that there is a balance in the Equipment Fund of $24,232.00.
Comm. Parker moved to allot the funds to the Fire Departments in the County. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Lombardo stated for information that Rainbow Lakes Estates Municipal Service District and the Town of Otter Creek Volunteer Fire Department both signed their extension contract.
CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE
Mr. Jim Jones proposed the purchase and installation of A/C Control System for the Courthouse. Mr. Jones stated that the complete package will cost $64,000.00 with an additional cost of $875.00 for additional systems. Comm. Bell requested to table this matter.
UTILITIES
Mr. Jim Jones proposed the purchase of a new truck for the Water Department.
Comm. Rooks moved to transfer the old truck to the Road Department and purchase a new truck subject to the County Attorneys approval. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Mr. Mark Johnson stated that he would like to table the request to approve the purchase of a new phone system for Emergency Operations Center.
Mr. Johnson requested the Board to accept the Progress Energy Radiological Emergency Planning agreement for 2004-2005 and 2005-2006. Mr. Johnson stated that the agreement for 2004-2005 is for $82,978.00 and for 2005-2006 is $66,842.90.
Comm. Bell moved to accept the agreement. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Johnson presented four (4) Disaster Relief Funding agreements with the Florida Department of Community Affairs and requested the Board’s consideration with a resolution authorizing the Chair to execute the agreements.
Comm. Bell moved to approve the resolution authorizing the Chair to execute the agreements. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Ms. Marie Wells requested approval of a contract with M J Altman Companies, Inc. for collection services.
Comm. Parker moved to accept the contract. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Ms. Wells requested an increase of base rate fees for services. Ms. Wells stated the ALS would increase from $450.00 to $550.00 and the BLS from $150.00 to $350.00. Ms. Wells also stated the mileage would increase from $4.50 to $8.00 per mile.
Comm. Yearty moved to accept the increase as stated. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Ms. Wells requested approval to accept the Annual County Award Grant for $13,960.27.
Comm. Stevens moved to accept the Grant moneys. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
ROAD DEPARTMENT
Mr. Bruce Greenlee requested the following for a one (1) time road maintenance:
1. NE 116th Street in University Oaks; estimated cost $1,634.00, which required five (5) loads of rock and two (2) hours of grading beginning at NE 106th CT and ending at NE 101st Terr.
Comm. Parker moved to accept the request. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
2. SE 188th Terrace in Gilmore Acres; estimated cost $367.00, which required one (1) load of rock and one (1) hour of grading beginning at C326 and ending at end of said road.
Comm. Yearty moved to accept the request. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
3. SE 71st Place in Ocala Highlands West; estimated cost for all Ocala Highlands West road is $4,436.00, which required three (3) loads of rock and two (2) hours of grading.
Comm. Yearty moved to accept the request. Comm. Parker seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
4. SE 212 Avenue, SE 214 Avenue and SE 216 Avenue in Ocala Highlands West, which required four (4) loads of rock and two (2) hours of grading, two (2) loads of rock and two (2) hours of grading and four (4) loads of rock and two (2) hours of grading, respectively.
Comm. Yearty moved to accept the request. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS
Attorney Anne Bast Brown requested ratification of Emergency Declarations 2004-75, 2004-76,
2004-77, 2004-78, 2004-79 and 2004-80 and the adoption of Emergency Declarations 2004-81 and 2004-82.
Comm. Stevens moved to accept the ratification and adoption of the aforementioned Declarations. Comm. Parker seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Attorney Brown requested the adoption of a resolution requesting the President of the United State of America to provide relief to Levy County for the numerous storm events.
Comm. Parker moved to adopt the resolution. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
Comm. Yearty requested that Mr. Moody look into the issues pertaining to the University Oaks Water System. Comm. Yearty stated that the County does not own the property in which the well is placed and the tanks need to be replaced.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION THE MEETING ADJOURNED.
Lilly Rooks, Chairwoman
ATTEST:
Danny J. Shipp, Clerk of Court