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REGULAR MEETING
LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
May 3, 2005
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on May 3, 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. 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. Stevens moved to approve the following expenditures presented for payment. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
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MINUTES
Comm. Stevens moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 19, 2005. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
AGENCIES
Ms. Jody Heflin, Vice-President of the Humane Society of Levy County, Inc., introduced the agency board members and displayed a power-point presentation of which she reviewed the mission and goals of the Humane Society of Levy County, Inc. Ms. Heflin concluded stating the desired Commissioners’ roles are to support the agency efforts, encourage membership and paperwork consolidation pursuant to rescue from Levy County Animal Services.
Ms. Lora Bevins, Southeast Director of United States Humane Society, requested continued support for the Humane Society of Levy County, Inc.
MUNICIPALITIES
Mr. Gerald Hethcoat, City of Williston Mayor, reviewed roads as outlined in the ‘Williston Enhancement Study’ and requested Board consideration to amend the road priority list for allowance of this enhancement study as a candidate project for the Small County Outreach Project (SCOP) inclusive of request to waive the twenty-five percent (25%) local match as outlined in the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) letter of April 18.
Comm. Stevens moved to amend the road priority list as requested and outlined in the ‘Williston Enhancement Study’ as a project for the Small County Outreach project (SCOP) with the request to waive the twenty-five percent (25%) local match and forward to the Florida Department of Transportation. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Michael Jones, City of Williston resident, addressed the Board regarding serious accidents at the intersection of US Alternate 27 and County Road 335A and requested installation of a traffic signal light thereof.
Mr. Bruce Greenlee responded to Comm. Bell confirming this request has been forwarded to the Florida Department of Transportation.
COUNTY COORDINATOR
Mr. Fred Moody read for the record, Memorandum of Understanding between the Levy County Board of County Commissioners and the Levy County Professional Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians, IAFF Local 4069, and requested ratification thereof.
Comm. Bell moved to ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the Levy County Board of County Commissioners and the Levy County Professional Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians, IAFF Local 4069. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Moody presented request for a rate increase of the Medical Examiner Transport fee from $75.00 to $135.00 and a new rate for body bags from $75.00 to $100.00 for remainder of this fiscal year.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve the rate increase of the Medical Examiner Transport fee to $135.00 and a new rate for body bags to $100.00 to be re-negotiated during the impending budget process. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Moody read for the record, Resolution #2005-10 Rescinding Resolution #03-25; Directing Expenditure of Funds Received by Donation; Providing an Effective Date, and requested approval thereof.
Comm. Bell requested to table this item until such time she speaks with Ms. Sheila Rees, Chief Deputy Clerk, for clarification purpose. Comm. Bell moved to approve Resolution #2005-10. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Moody presented request for waiver of landfill fees for all material generated by the Wildlife Rescue of Levy County, Inc.
Comm. Stevens moved to approve waiver of landfill fees for all material generated by the Wildlife Rescue of Levy County, Inc. Comm. Yearty seconded, with specification for monitoring and report back to the Board in three (3) months, and the MOTION CARRIED.
FIRE
Mr. Rick Lombardo presented revised 2004/2005 Fire Agreement for the Town of Bronson Volunteer Fire Department, revision regarding item number eight (#8) language added ‘to the best of its ability’.
Comm. Stevens moved to approve the revised 2004/2005 Fire Agreement for the Town of Bronson Volunteer Fire Department as presented. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Lombardo requested approval of Amendment to Agreement for fire services with the Town of Otter Creek, proposed amendment corrects error to agreement incorrectly listing $125 as the allotment to the Town for specific safety equipment, when the budget actually reflects $2,000.
Comm. Stevens moved to approve the Amendment to Agreement for fire services with the Town of Otter Creek as presented. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
PLANNNG
Ms. Kathy Winburn requested approval to participate as one of four model programs to accept technical assistance from the Department of Community Affairs, related to the analysis of springs protection and water quality issues in the County, to be funded in its entirety by the State.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve participation as a model program to accept technical assistance from the Department of Community Affairs related to the analysis of springs protection and water quality issues in the County. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED
ROAD DEPARTMENT
Mr. Bruce Greenlee requested the following for one (1) time road maintenance:
- NE 92 Court, requiring four (4) loads of rock for an estimated cost of $1,200.00, beginning at C102 and ending at NE 57 Place.
Comm. Bell moved to approve the request for one (1) time maintenance. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
- NE 55 Street and NE 139 Avenue in Country Estates, requiring one (1) load of rock and one (1) additional hour grading for an estimated cost of $367.00, beginning at NE 137 Terrace and ending at NE 58 Lane.
Comm. Bell moved to approve the request for one (1) time maintenance. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
- NE 77 Place in University Estates, requiring ten (10) loads of rock and four (4) additional hours grading for an estimated cost of $3,268.00, beginning at NE 90 Avenue and ending at NE 105 Avenue.
Comm. Bell moved to approve the request for one (1) time maintenance. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
- SE 68 Lane in Ocala Highlands West, requiring two (2) additional hours grading for an estimated cost of $134.00, beginning at SE 218 Avenue and ending at SE 210 Avenue.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve the request for one (1) time maintenance. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
- SW 113 Terrace in Cedar Key Mobile Home Paradise, requiring one (1) load of rock and one (1) additional hour grading for an estimated cost of $367.00, beginning at SR 24 and ending at end of road.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve the request for one (1) time maintenance. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
- SW 72 Place and SW 75 Street in Coastal Oaks, requiring six (6) additional hours grading for an estimated cost of $402.00, beginning at SW 72 Place and SW 75 Street and ending at SW 132 Terrace.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve the request for one (1) time maintenance. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
- SW 67 Place in Cedar Key Highlands, requiring two (2) additional hours grading for an estimated cost of $134.00, beginning at C347 and ending at SW 132 Avenue.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve the request for one (1) time maintenance. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
- SW 122 Court, requiring three (3) loads of rock for an estimated cost of $900.00, beginning at Shiloh Road and ending at SW 66 Place.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve the request for one (1) time maintenance. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Greenlee requested approval of the 2006/2007 Small County Road Assistance Program (SCRAP), pursuant to re-surfacing of Levy County Road No. C345 and Levy County Road No. C323.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve the 2006/2007 Small County Road Assistance Program. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Greenlee requested approval of the 2006/2007 Small County Outreach Program (SCOP), pursuant to re-surfacing and widening of Levy County Road No. C320.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve the 2006/2007 Small County Outreach Program as presented moving the previous request by the City of Williston as secondary. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Atty. Brown requested approval of License Agreement with Hercules Incorporated for removal of pine stumps from County owned areas of Devil’s Hammock.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve the License Agreement with Hercules Incorporated with designation of this anticipated revenue for tree planting costs. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Atty. Brown requested approval of First Amendment to PCS Site Agreement with SprintCom, Inc., for a tower on County property in Bronson, Florida.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve the First Amendment to PCS Site Agreement with SprintCom, Inc., with designation of this anticipated revenue for tower maintenance.
Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
ZONING
Chairman Parker requested from the Board any Ex-Parte communication regarding the petitions prior to the hearing, none were presented. Atty. Brown swore in those who were going to speak for or against the following petitions.
Mr. Rob Corbitt presented the following petitions:
- Petition No. FP 1-05, Pardue Land Surveying representing Bill Austin, petitioning the Board for a Final Plat of “Arrowhead Meadows”, a subdivision located in part of Section 1, Township 11 South, Range 14 East, in Levy County. Said parcel contains 38.8 acres (portion of parcel #00533-000-00) more or less and is located within an Agriculture/Rural Residential “A/RR” zone. Planning Commission recommendation for approval.
Chairman Parker called for favor or opposition and none was presented.
Comm. Bell moved to approve Petition No. FP 1-05 for a Final Plat. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
- Petition No. Ha.Va. 2-05, Patrick Mooney petitioning the Board for a Hardship Variance to allow a second dwelling in order to care for his mother (Lynn Mooney), on a parcel of land located in the W ½ of the E ½ of the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 34, Township 12 South, Range 18 East, in Levy County. Said parcel contains 10 acres more or less and is located within an Agriculture/Rural Residential “A/RR” zone, parcel account #04261-000-00.
Chairman Parker called for favor or opposition. Mr. Patrick Mooney expressed his gratitude for the Board’s consideration of this request. Ms. Epperson, neighbor, spoke in favor of the petition. Comm. Stevens moved to approve Petition No. Ha.Va. 2-05 for a Hardship Variance. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
SHERIFF
Ms. Edith Brown requested approval to accept Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant with no match requirement.
Comm. Stevens moved to approve acceptance of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING ADJOURNED.
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Tony Parker, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Danny J. Shipp, Clerk of Court