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REGULAR MEETING
LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
March 22, 2005

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on March 22, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Tony Parker
Vice-Chairwoman Nancy Bell
Comm.  Sammy Yearty
Comm.  Lilly Rooks
Comm.  Danny Stevens

Also present were:

County Attorney - Anne Bast Brown
County Coordinator - Fred Moody
Clerk of Court - Danny J. Shipp

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

EXPENDITURES

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

 

FUND

AMOUNT

CHECK NUMBERS:       79598-79778

 

 

GENERAL REVENUE

$331,358.31

ROAD & BRIDGE

36,410.79

SHIP

5,955.00

LIBRARY

5,438.11

PERMANENT MOSQUITO

754.16

LOCAL LAW

5,257.00

TRANSPORTATION

23,673.90

LANDFILL

63,984.16

SPECIAL LAW ENF

2,119.00

COURT FACILITIES

1,831.73

FLORIDA POWER

98.46

EMS

26,538.77

LLEBG

13,752.82

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

50.05

INTERGOV COMMUNICATIONS

14,279.08

JUVENILE JUSTICE

32.00

JUDICIAL OPERATIONS

6,077.71

SALES TAX REV BOND CONSTRUCTION

327,998.03

UTILITIES

912.35

 

 

TOTAL

$866,521.43

 

Comm. Bell moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 8, 2005.   Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Chairman Tony Parker presented a plaque to Mr. Lannie Cardona recognizing his outstanding service as Executive Director, Tourist Development Council and Nature Coast Business Development Council, commending Mr. Cardona as a true asset to Levy County.

FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES

Mr. Cliff Thaell, President, stated the Association is a phenomenal asset to the citizens of the state and to the counties that represent those citizens. Mr. Thaell said the Association’s new leadership, process and directions desire Levy County’s membership and joint participation efforts and requested the board’s consideration to rejoin the Association.

Mr. John Cooper, Rural Caucus Chairman, emphasized the importance of the rural counties and stated the Association needs Levy County’s voice and leadership abilities.

 Mr. Welton Cadwell, Lake County Commissioner, reiterated the request for Levy County’s membership and participation in the Association.

 Comm. Bell moved to rejoin the Florida Association of Counties. Comm.  Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Mr. Mark Johnson requested approval to accept the proposal on behalf of the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council (WRPC) to assist Levy County with the coordination of enhancements to the County’s Local Mitigation Strategy Program.

Comm. Rooks moved to accept the proposal on behalf of the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council to assist Levy County with the coordination of enhancements to the County’s Local Mitigation Strategy Program.  Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Johnson requested approval to purchase HAM Radio Equipment under the 2004/2005 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Grant.

Comm. Rooks  moved for approval to purchase HAM Radio Equipment under the 2004/2005 Community Emergency Team Grant.  Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Johnson requested approval to accept the 2004/2005 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Federal Portion.

Comm. Stevens moved to accept the 2004/2005 Emergency Management Performance Grant Federal Portion. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Mr. Al Carnegie addressed the Board with concerns regarding Emergency Medical Services’ equipment provision and proper operation thereof.  Mr. Carnegie further expressed the necessity not to utilize funeral homes as a transport service as they are contracted to transport to the medical examiner.

MISCELLANEOUS

Mr. Ivan Chubb requested consideration for the implementation of County Occupational Licenses.
Chairman Parker suggested review for this to be coordinated by Mr. Fred Moody and Mr. Rob Corbitt.

DIVISION OF FORESTRY

Mr. Bobby Cahal presented a check to the Commission in the amount of $62,655.74 for payment in lieu of taxes from timber receipts of Goethe State Forest.

BUILDING AND ZONING

Mr. Rob Corbitt presented request for Special Event Permit (SEP 3-05) for “SBS Auto Sales”, property owner Mac Holdings, LLC, applicant Jim Brooks, April 5th through April 13, 2005. Mr. Corbitt recommended approval subject to conditions to be met for the Health Department.

Comm. Stevens moved for approval of the Special Event Permit (SEP 3-05) for “SBS Auto Sales”, April 5th through April 13, 2005, subject to conditions to be met for the Health Department.  Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

LIBRARY

Mr. Tom Reitz requested approval to apply for Form 470 Federal E-Rate Discounts 2006/2007 for library communication costs and for approval to submit and sign the application forms.

Comm. Bell moved to approve application for Form 470 Federal E-Rate Discounts 2006/2007 for library communication costs and for approval to submit and sign the application forms. Comm. Rooks seconded for discussion. Chairman Parker requested Comm. Rooks and Mr. Fred Moody to meet with Mr. Reitz regarding her concerns and if necessary bring the findings back before the Board.  Comm. Bell amended her motion for approval to apply for Form 470 Federal E-Rate Discounts 2006/2007 for library communication costs and for Chairman signature on the application forms.   Comm. Rooks  seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

MOSQUITO CONTROL

Mr. Matt Weldon requested a one (1) time bonus of $500.00 for B.J. Smith for completion and certification of Public Health Pest Control.

 Comm. Rooks moved to approve the one (1) time bonus of $500.00 for B.J. Smith for completion and certification of Public Health Pest Control. Comm.  Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

NATURE COAST TRANSIT

Ms. Desiree Painter presented department update informing six (6) vans which were currently leased have been donated, the Florida Department of Transportation has given a nineteen (19) passenger van with $10,696.94 to rehabilitate the vehicle and Solovan and Bosworth, LLC., have been retained to develop and manage Section 5309 Funding grant process, in the amount of $194,654.00, allocated to augment the fleet for Nature Coast Transit.

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Mr. Greenlee requested a one (1) time $500.00 bonus each for Charles Bedford and Tom Daniels for completion of the Fleet Diesel Training 51S08T0.

Comm. Bell moved to approve the one (1) time $500.00 bonus each for Charles Bedford and Tom Daniels for completion of the Fleet Diesel Training 51S08T0. Comm.  Rooks   seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Greenlee proposed low bid award, $47,749.00, for one (1) lube and fuel truck bed to fit a Ford F-750 or other comparable make.

Comm. Stevens  moved to approve the low bid award for one (1) lube and fuel truck bed to fit a Ford F-750 or other comparable make. Comm.  Rooks   seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Greenlee proposed low bid award, $45,452.60, for one (1) Ford F-750 regular cab or other comparable make truck.

Comm. Stevens moved to approve the low bid award for one (1) Ford F-750 regular cab or other comparable make truck. Comm.  Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Bruce Greenlee requested the following for one (1)  time road maintenance: 

  1. NE 71 Street, NE 110 Avenue and NE 112 Terrace in University Estates, requiring one (1) load of rock and five (5) hours grading for an estimated cost of $635.00, beginning at NE 105 Avenue and ending at NE 72 Place.
    Comm. Bell moved to approve the one (1) time maintenance.  Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
     
  2. NE 125 Avenue in University Estates, requiring three (3) loads of rock and one (1) hour grading for an estimated cost of $967.00, beginning at NE 125 Avenue and ending at NE 81 Street (intersection and driveway).
    Comm. Rooks moved to approve the one (1) time maintenance. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
     
  3. NE 88 Lane in University Estates, requiring one (1) load of rock and two (2) hours grading for an estimated cost of $434.00, beginning at NE 118 Terrace and ending at end of road.
    Comm. Bell moved to approve the one (1) time maintenance. Comm.  Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
     
  4. NE 108 Terrace in Black Jack Ridge, requiring two (2) loads of rock and two (2) hours grading for an estimated cost of $734.00, beginning at NE 57 Street and ending at NE 50 Street.
    Comm. Bell moved to approve the one (1) time maintenance.  Comm.  Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
     
  5. NE 77 Lane in North South Estates, requiring one (1) load of rock and ½ hour grading for an estimated cost of $333.50, beginning at NE 134 Terrace and ending at NE 132 Terrace.
    Comm. Bell moved to approve the one (1) time maintenance.    Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
     
  6. NE 129 Avenue, NE 10 Street and NE 130 Avenue in Williston Highlands Unit 14, requiring four (4) hours grading for an estimated cost of $268.00, beginning at NE 10 Street and ending at NE 130 Avenue.
    Comm. Bell moved to approve the one (1) time maintenance.  Comm.  Rooks   seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

SOLID WASTE

Mr. Fred Moody presented proposed Resolution Number 2005-07 providing for waiver of fees for disposal of solid waste at the landfill.

Comm. Rooks moved to approve Resolution Number 2005-07 providing for waiver of fees for disposal of solid waste at the landfill.  Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

SHIP

Mr. Danny Shipp presented Subordination Agreements for Jennifer McIntire of Chiefland and for Mae Alice Jones of Williston.

Comm. Bell moved to approve the Subordination Agreements for Jennifer McIntire of Chiefland and for Mae Alice Jones of Williston.  Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

CLERK

Mr. Dick Tummond reminded the Board of the upcoming Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) application and suggested authorization for the Clerk to engage the services of Jordan and Associates for this application process due to their previous services for such as well as their expertise in this area.

Comm. Yearty moved to approve authorization for the Clerk to engage the services of Jordan and Associates to prepare the upcoming Community Development Block Grant application.  Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

ATTORNEY

Atty. Brown presented Resolution Number 2005-06 to advertise for a public hearing, April 19, 2005 at 10:30 a.m., to close a portion of roadway known as NE 184th Avenue in Raleigh Subdivision.

Comm.  Stevens   moved to approve Resolution Number 2005-06 to advertise for a public hearing, April 19, 2005 at 10:30 a.m., to close a portion of roadway known as NE 184th Avenue in Raleigh Subdivision.   Comm. Rooks  seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

COMMISSIONERS

Comm. Rooks stated she recently sat in with the Cedar Key City Commission and the Special Water and Sewer District in regards to fire equipment and informed of possible request of Board consideration for $4,000.00.

Comm. Stevens commented regarding early voting and voting precinct requirements to meet American Disabilities Act mandates.

Chairman Parker requested Ms. Marie Wells to review Emergency Medical Services supplies and equipment operations and present the findings back before the Board.

 

 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION THE MEETING ADJOURNED.

 

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                        Tony Parker, Chair

 

ATTEST:

 

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Danny J. Shipp, Clerk of Court