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REGULAR MEETING
LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
July 5, 2005
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on July 5, 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. Lilly Rooks
Comm. Danny Stevens
Also present were:
County Attorney - Anne Bast Brown
County Coordinator - Fred Moody
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. The invocation was given by Vice-Chairwoman Bell followed by the 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 to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 21, 2005 as amended. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Mr. Bill Richards recommended appointments, of himself and Ms. Helen Koehler as primary members and Mr. Bob Levesque and Mr. George Sandora as alternate members, to the Original Florida Tourism Task Force.
Mr. Richards informed Mr. Jerry Robinson has resigned his position on the Tourist Development Council and proposed replacement appointment thereof.
Consensus of the Board to table these items until the July 19th Board meeting.
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
Ms. Darlene Smith introduced herself as the new District Secretary for the Levy County Soil and Water Conservation District.
MISCELLANEOUS
Ms. Ruberta Picard addressed the Board regarding delay in the replacement of a Code Enforcement Officer.
Mr. Fred Moody responded to Ms. Picard stating that position was temporarily managed through the Building and Zoning department however pursuant to need this employment position will be posted and advertised with minimum qualifications of Level One (1) certification and two (2) years experience.
Ms. Picard expressed desire for road sign implementation and distributed illustration thereof.
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Chapman addressed the Board requesting assistance for clearing of ditches and culverts to alleviate flooding and standing water off CR 339 due to flooding of their home and distributed pictures thereof.
Chairman Parker responded to Mr. and Mrs. Chapman stating he will accompany Mr. Jerrels to examine the area however they need to contact the property owner regarding possible easement for this purpose.
AGENCIES
Ms. Penny Phares, Isaiah Foundation, reviewed agency provision of mental health services to children and their families and requested assistance to complete renovation of a historical building located in Yankeetown for Isaiah’s Place. Ms. Phares stated the need for a new septic system at this location to complete restoration and obtain certificate of occupancy.
Consensus of the Board to table this item until the July 19th Board meeting and direction to the agency to submit letter of request for inclusion in impending budgetary process.
SOLID WASTE
Ms. Judy Dias requested approval to complete and submit application of the Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant.
Comm. Rooks moved to approve submission of the Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
FIRE
Mr. Rick Lombardo presented proposed Fire Agreement with the City of Williston requesting allocation in the sum of $110,000.00 for fiscal year 2004/2005.
Mr. Gerald Hethcoat, Williston Mayor, and Mr. Jim Coleman, Williston City Manager, expressed the City’s aspiration to negotiate the Fire Agreement promptly to meet their fire budget requirements.
Mr. Dave Bibby expressed the County’s imperative obligation to provide adequate funding to support fire safety issues.
After discussion, consensus of the Board to table this item until the July 19th Board meeting.
ZONING
Chairman Parker requested from the Board any Ex-Parte communication regarding the petition prior to the hearing, none were presented. Atty. Brown swore in those who were going to speak for or against the following petition.
Ms. Kathy Winburn presented the following petition:
Ordinance Number 2005-04 “An Ordinance Approving A Rezoning For Osteen Skirting, Rezoning .91 Acres More Or Less From Neighborhood Commercial (C-2) To Moderately Intensive Commercial (C-3), Petition CZ 1-05; Providing For Exclusion From Codification; Providing An Effective Date”. Petition No. CZ 1-05 James Osteen petitioning the Board for a Change of Zoning from “C-2” Neighborhood Commercial to “C-3” Moderately Intensive Commercial to allow for an office and warehouse, on a parcel of land located in Circle K Ranch, Block 2, Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16, in Section 3, Township 11 South, Range 14 East in Levy County. Said parcel contains .91 acres more or less. Planning Commission recommendation for approval.
Comm. Bell moved to approve Petition No. CZ 1-05 and Enactment of Ordinance No. 2005-04 as presented. Comm. Rooks seconded for discussion and the MOTION CARRIED.
Ms. Winburn requested approval to present a non-agenda item.
Comm. Rooks moved to approve presentation of non-agenda item. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Ms. Winburn requested schedule of a Public Hearing for a special exception application for water extraction, Special Exception No. 03-04.
Consensus of the Board scheduled Public Hearing for Special Exception No. 03-04 on August 9, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Parker called the Public Hearing to order regarding proposed closing of portions of Kendal, Madison, Dillard, Stuart and Paxton Streets in Midway Heights.
Atty. Brown presented proposed Resolution No. 2005-18 to vacate, abandon and close portions of Kendal, Madison, Dillard, Stuart and Paxton Streets in Midway Heights, a subdivision recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 3, of the public records of Levy County, Florida, from the East right-of-way boundary of Orleans Street to the West boundary line of Section 11, Township 14 South, Range 17 East, all in Levy County, Florida; and stated Road Committee recommendation for approval.
Chairman Parker called for favor or opposition and none was presented.
Comm. Rooks moved for approval and adoption of Resolution No. 2005-18 as presented. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
COUNTY COORDINATOR
Mr. Fred Moody informed the proposed site for Emergency Medical Services facility in Chiefland may require further testing pursuant to arsenic levels.
Consensus of the Board to table this item until receipt of report from Public Risk Management regarding this site.
Mr. Moody presented proposed Fiber Optic Cabling Services low bid submitted by Delta Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $13,960.68.
Comm. Stevens moved to approve the Fiber Optic Cabling Services bid to Delta Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $13,960.68. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Moody proposed Resolution No. 2005-16 ‘A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Levy County, Florida adopting the Travel Reimbursement Rates for Per Diem, Subsistence, and Mileage for County Employees’ for meals and travel expenses increased by Board action on June 21, 2005.
Comm. Stevens moved to approve Resolution No. 2005-16 as presented. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Moody presented proposed Lease Extension for South Levy Recreational Park with the Town of Inglis extended to December 31, 2037.
Comm. Rooks moved to approve the Lease Extension for South Levy Recreational Park as presented. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
TRANSPORTATION
Ms. Desiree Painter requested approval of appointment of Mr. Christopher Curtis (primary member), Ms. Mary Hand (alternate member) and Mr. Fred McKeon (primary member) as board members on the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board.
Comm. Bell moved to approve appointment of Mr. Curtis, Ms. Hand and Mr. McKeon as presented as board members on the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Ms. Painter requested approval of Resolution No. 2005-19 authorizing the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council to file the Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Grant Application with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged in the amount of $16,822.00.
Comm. Stevens moved for approval and adoption of Resolution No. 2005-19 authorizing the filing of the Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Grant Application with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged in the amount of $16,822.00. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Ms. Painter requested approval of Resolution No. 2005-17 authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute and file the application and supporting documents, certifications and assurances for the Federal 5309 Grant and authorize the County Attorney to execute the file certifications and assurances in accordance with the grant.
Comm. Rooks moved for approval and adoption of Resolution No. 2005-17 authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute and file the application and supporting documents, certifications and assurances for the Federal 5309 Grant and authorize the County Attorney to execute the file certifications and assurances in accordance with the grant. Comm. Stevens seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS
Comm. Rooks presented information and benefits derived from membership in the National Association of Counties with an annual fee of $539.00 to be prorated upon application.
Comm. Rooks moved for approval of membership in the National Association of Counties. Comm. Bell seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Comm. Rooks announced Comm. Bell has been elected as a Board of Director for the Florida Association of Counties.
Comm. Stevens requested Board consideration to avoid any precipitation of the budgetary process and to proceed with that development procedure appropriately.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE METING ADJOURNED.
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Tony Parker, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Danny J. Shipp, Clerk of Court