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REGULAR MEETING
LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
June 7, 2005
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on June 7, 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 Vice-Chairwoman Bell 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.
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MINUTES
Comm. Bell moved for addition to agenda the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 31, 2005. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED. Comm. Bell moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 3, 2005, Regular Meeting of May 17, 2005 and the Special Meeting of May 31, 2005. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
LIBRARY
Mr. Tom Reitz presented proposal to change the Library System communications transport from frame relay technology to DSL technology at the three libraries of Chiefland, Cedar Key and Yankeetown. Mr. Sean Johnson and Mr. Eddie Woodward, Hayes E-Government Resources, presented their business operations and support thereof to provide services for this proposed change to DSL technology.
After discussion, Board selection of Comm. Stevens, Mr. Fred Moody and Atty. Brown to examine this item and present findings thereof at the June 21, 2005 meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Robert Partin, American General Insurance Company, requested approval to offer supplemental insurance benefits to Levy County employees.
Comm. Yearty moved to allow Mr. Partin to offer supplemental insurance benefits to Levy County employees as requested. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Mr. Bill Richards reviewed the Tourist Development Council’s recent operations and activities. Mr. Richards concluded with request for several other departments located in the Road Department building to share in payment of invoice for installation of a telephone line box at that location.
Board direction for Mr. Richards to consult with Mr. Moody regarding this item.
COUNTY COORDINATOR
Mr. Fred Moody presented resignation of Mr. Tom Reitz, Library Director, to be effective as of September 30, 2005.
Comm. Yearty moved to advertise employment position of full-time Library Director. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Moody presented Resolution #2005-15 “A Resolution Of The Board Of County Commissioners Of Levy County, Florida, Approving A Purchase And Sale Agreement For Sale Of A Portion Of Lots 1 and 2 And Of Main Street, Block 14, Montbrook Subdivision, In Levy County, Florida; Authorizing The Chairman Of The Board Of County Commissioners To Execute A County Deed For The Sale, And Other Documents Necessary For Closing”.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve Resolution #2005-15 as presented. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Moody proposed Medical Examiner Transport services to obtain a sole provider of which Mr. Alex Perryman has responded for such service.
Comm. Rooks moved to enter into contract with Mr. Perryman as sole provider for Medical Examiner Transport services. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
MISCELLANEOUS
Ms. Anna White, gave an entertaining and educational presentation on clam farming.
Comm. Bell presented a plaque of appreciation to Ms. White recognizing her efforts.
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. PP 4-05, McMillen Surveying representing Virginia Wright, petitioning the Board for a Preliminary Plat of “Lynn Oaks”, Replat of Lots 15 and 16, a subdivision located in Section 14, Township 12 South, Range 18 East in Levy County. Said parcel contains 9.25 acres more or less and is located within an Agriculture/Rural Residential “A/RR” zone. Parcel No.’s 11059-000-00 and 11060-000-00. Planning Commission recommendation for approval.
Chairman Parker called for favor or opposition and none was presented.
Comm. Stevens moved to approve Petition No. PP 4-05 for a Preliminary Plat. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Petition No. PP 5-05, Pardue Land Surveying representing Larry and Elizabeth Studstill, petitioning the Board for a Preliminary Plat of “Southern Ranch Estates”, a subdivision located in the S ½ of the SW ¼ in Section 19, Township 11 South, Range 16 East in Levy County. Said parcel contains 74.19 acres more or less and is located within an Agriculture/Rural Residential “A/RR” zone. Parcel No. 02376-000-00. Planning Commission recommendation for approval.
Chairman Parker called for favor or opposition and none was presented.
Comm. Bell moved to approve Petition No. PP 5-05 for a Preliminary Plat. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTON CARRIED.
Petition No. PP 6-05, Pardue Land Surveying representing Mike McDougal, petitioning the Board for a Preliminary Plat of “Tishomingo Addition”, a replat of Lot 9 (park), located in Section 10, Township 11 South, Range 14 East in Levy County. Said parcel contains 1.03 acres more or less and is located within a Rural Residential “RR” zone. Parcel No. 21063-000-00. Planning Commission recommendation for approval.
Chairman Parker called for favor or opposition and none was presented.
Comm. Bell moved to approve Petition No. PP 6-05 for a Preliminary Plat. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Petition No. PP 7-05, Polkowski Surveying representing Danny Stevens, petitioning the Board for a Preliminary Plat of “Levy Street Farms, Unit Number One”, a subdivision located in the W ½ of the SE ¼ of the NE ¼, and the SW ¼ of the NE ¼, and the N ½ of the SE ¼, all being in Section 18, Township 13 South, Range 18 East in Levy County. Said parcel contains 153.42 acres more or less and is located within an Agriculture/Rural Residential “A/RR” zone. Parcel No. 04454-000-00. Planning Commission recommendation for approval.
Chairman Parker called for favor or opposition and none was presented.
Comm. Stevens moved to approve Petition No. PP 7-05 for a Preliminary Plat. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Petition No. PP 8-05, Croft Land Surveying representing Elsie and Lee Sapp, petitioning the Board for a Preliminary Plat of “Kei-Lee” a subdivision located in the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 20, Township 12 South, Range 18 East in Levy County. Less and except the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of said Section 20; the North 30 feet of the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of said Section 20; and the rights-of-way for LCR C-102 and LCR C-241. Said parcel contains 30 acres more or less and is located within an Agriculture/Rural Residential “A/RR” zone. Parcel No. 04103-001-00. Planning Commission recommendation for approval.
Chairman Parker called for favor or opposition and none was presented.
Comm. Bell moved to approve Petition No. PP 8-05 for a Preliminary Plat. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
ROAD DEPARTMENT
Mr. Bruce Greenlee requested the following for one (1) time road maintenance:
SE 168 Avenue requiring two (2) hours grading for an estimated cost of $134.00, beginning at SE 30 Street and ending at SE 23 Street.
Comm. Stevens moved to approve the request for one (1) time maintenance. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
NW 61 Lane, NW 105 Court and NW 60 Lane in Crestfield Trading Subdivision, requiring two (2) loads of rock and two (2) hours grading (NW 61 Lane), requiring three (3) loads of rock and two (2) hours grading (NW 105 Court), and requiring one (1) load of rock and one (1) hour grading (NW 60 Lane), for an estimated cost of $2,135.00.
Comm. Rooks moved to approve the request for one (1) time maintenance. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
NW 137 Place requiring one (1) load of rock and one (1) hour grading, for an estimated cost of $367.00, beginning at NW 70 Avenue and ending at NW 71 Court.
Comm. Rooks moved to approve the request for one (1) time maintenance. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Greenlee requested approval of the Florida Department of Transportation Five (5) Year Work Plan for fiscal year 2006/2007.
Comm. Rooks moved to approve the Florida Department of Transportation Five (5) Year Work Plan. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Greenlee requested approval for new Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) candidate project 2006/2007.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve the Small County Outreach Program candidate project 2006/2007. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Greenlee presented recommendation for policy granting Road Department authorization for one (1) time road maintenance requests not to exceed $2,500.00.
Comm. Bell moved to approve policy regarding one (1) time road maintenance requests as presented. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
FIRE
Mr. Rick Lombardo requested approval to apply for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant.
Comm. Bell moved to approve application for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant. Comm. Rooks seconded for discussion.
Consensus of the Board to table this item for further information until the June 21, 2005 meeting.
Mr. Lombardo presented update on Automatic Electronic Defibrillators, Medical Protocols and Memorandum of Understanding for Protocols.
Mr. Lombardo proposed implementation of countywide Standard Operating Guidelines.
Board consensus to proceed with implementation of countywide Standard Operating Guidelines upon approval of final copy inclusive of language corrections.
LIBRARY
Mr. Tom Reitz presented proposed Library Materials Weeding Policy.
Comm. Bell moved to approve the Library Materials Weeding Policy as presented. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Reitz requested approval for Notice of Intent to Renew payment of annual SIRSI software maintenance invoice in the amount of $8,755.00.
Comm. Bell moved to approve payment of the annual SIRSI software maintenance invoice in the amount of $8,755.00. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Reitz informed the $700.00 check donation from King Realty to the Luther Callaway Public Library was given in memory of Judge W. O. Beauchamp, Jr.
SHIP
Mr. Danny Shipp presented Satisfaction of Mortgage for Tina Toombs of Cedar Key.
Comm. Rooks moved to approve Satisfaction of Mortgage for Tina Toombs. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
CLERK
Mr. Shipp requested approval for donation of sixteen (16) surplus computers to Churches and schools pursuant to written requests thereof.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve the donation of sixteen (16) surplus computers as presented. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Atty. Brown requested approval of Resolution #2005-14 “ A Resolution Of The Board Of County Commissioners Of Levy County, Florida, To Advertise The Hearing For The Vacation, Abandonment, And Closure Of Portions Of Kendal, Madison, Dillard, Stuart And Paxton Streets, In Midway Heights Subdivision, In Levy County, Florida” to schedule a public hearing on July 5, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. for a road closing.
Comm. Bell moved to approve Resolution #2005-14 to schedule a public hearing on July 5, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. for a road closing. Comm. Stevens 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