REGULAR MEETING
LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
March 3, 19 98
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on March 3, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners’ meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:
Chairman Don Foley
Comm. Sammy Yearty
Comm. Wilbur Dean
Comm. Frank Davis
Also present were:
County Attorney Gregory V. Beauchamp
Clerk of Court Douglas M. McKoy
Administrative Assistant William C. Cobb
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.. The invocation was given by Mr. Skip Hammell followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
EXPENDITURES
Comm. Davis moved to approve the following expenditures as presented. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
FUND AMOUNT
CHECK NUMBERS: 11930-12121(VOIDS 11932;12110)
GENERAL FUND $560,960.20
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 184,084.25
LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE 31,778.75
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND 854.10
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND 7,543.71
LANDFILL/RECYCLING 21,514.91
LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND 1,629.45
COURT FACILITIES FUND 22.75
FLORIDA POWER GRANT FUND 744.06
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE 4,485.64
SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 11,426.07
FIRE CONTROL FUND 21,188.02
UTILITIES FUND 507.50
TOTAL $846,739.41
MINUTES
Comm. Dean moved to adopt the minutes of the February 17, 1998 regular meeting. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
MISCELLANEOUS
Ms. Delores Green said she would like assistance in obtaining an easement to her property located behind the Williston Middle School. Ms. Green said Ms. Edith Baker is elderly and is also landlocked on her property. Ms. Green said fire and rescue vehicles are unable to access her home since the school board is not providing her an entrance to her property. Ms. Green said she has asked the School Board to provide her an easement to her property but has not received a response from them.
Chairman Foley asked Comm. Davis and Mr. Skip Hammell to contact the School Board to determine if an easement can be deeded by the School Board or by another adjacent property owner.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Mr. Bill Beddow said the contract agreement with Dr. William Leonard, Medical Director for the current fiscal year needed approval to allow an increase of $300.00. Comm. Dean moved to approve the contract agreement effective the beginning of the fiscal year and allowing an increase from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 per month for Dr. Leonard’s services as Medical Director. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
ROAD MAINTENANCE
Mr. Skip Hammell recommended the following road be accepted into the maintenance system:
Remainder of Levy County Road 1067 (N. E. 38th Place), .52 mile long, 80' deeded right-of-way.
Comm. Dean moved to place N. E. 38th Place into the maintenance system. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Skip Hammell recommended maintenance on a one (1) time basis for the following:
S. E. 59th Place in Whispering Pines, Unit 2, ½ mile long, 50' deeded right-of-way, 4 houses, 4 loads of rock and grade.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve the request for maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
PLANNING, COUNTY
Ms. Krista Kelly asked for authorization to schedule a public hearing at the March 17, 1998 regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. Ms. Kelly said the public hearing is to review of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) and approval of a commitment letter to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to proceed with the amendment requests to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Comm. Davis moved to approve the public hearing for March 17, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Ms. Krista Kelly said without the acceptance of the EAR no further progress can be made on the zoning problem for Mr. Cook in Williston. Ms. Kelly said she has been keeping Mr. Cook informed and until the county meets compliance requirements no action can be taken. Ms. Kelly said the zoning problems are not unique to Mr. Cook’s property and need to be addressed on a county-wide level.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Mr. Osborn Barker presented the following contracts for approval relating to the construction of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) building:
Badcock Home Furnishing Center, tile work, $4,007.60
Comm. Dean moved to approve the contract with Badcock Home Furnishing Center. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Rockcoustic Systems, Inc. Accoustical tile, $7,313.20
Comm. Davis moved to approve the contract with Rockcoustic Systems, Inc. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Genesis Carpet Sales $3,188.00
Comm. Davis moved to approve the contract with Genesis Carpet Sales. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Osborn Barker said Chairman Foley had declared a local state of emergency as a result of the flooding from the recent heavy rains and the potential for additional damages to public and private property. Comm. Dean moved to ratify the actions of the Chairman on behalf of the county in declaring a state of emergency. Comm. Davis seconded. Mr. Barker said he has been unable to locate an ordinance which addresses how a state of emergency ends but he recommends a policy being developed for future emergency situations. Comm. Yearty said he recommended for the current state of emergency to authorize Mr. Barker to determine when the state of emergency ceases and to begin preparing a policy for future use. The MOTION CARRIED.
SHIP
Mrs. Carol McQueen presented a Deferred Payment Loan Agreement for approval on the following:
Kenneth E. & Vivian A. Foster, 10360 N. W. 60th Street, Chiefland, for $15,000.00.
Comm. Dean moved to approved the Deferred Payment Loan Agreement. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
UTILITIES
Mr. Greg Beauchamp said a hearing is scheduled for March 4, 1998 before the Honorable Joseph Smith concerning the University Oaks water system and the status of receivership.
ORDINANCES
Mr. Greg Beauchamp said the proposed ordinance for Junk and Debris is being reviewed. Chairman Foley requested the committee consisting of Ms. Krista Kelly, Mr. Rob Corbitt, Mr. Cook, Mr. Noel Desmond, and Mr. Greg Beauchamp meet on Friday, March 6 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss the concerns expressed at the first public hearing. Mr. Chairman Foley scheduled the next public hearing for April 21, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. for adoption of the proposed ordinance.
ZONING
Mr. Rob Corbitt presented the following petition for a hardship variance:
Petition No. VA-00365 - William D. Jenkins, petitioning the Board for a Hardship Variance to allow a second dwelling in order to care for his mother and father-in-law, Birdie and Henry Jacobs, on a parcel of land located in a Tract in the N ½ of Section 13, and the S ½ of Section 12, Township 15S, Range 17E, (AKA Chris Acres, Parcel 1) in Levy County. Said parcel contains 10 acres more or less and is located within a Rural Residential "RR" zone.
There was no opposition presented to the petition. Mr. William Jenkins said the correct 911 Emergency address is 9951 S. E. 136 Terrace and asked for approval of the petition. Comm. Yearty moved to approve the petition for Hardship variance. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Comm. Yearty said the current policy does not provide additional compensation for supervisors and assistance supervisors who are paid straight salaries during protracted periods of a state of emergency requiring extensive services from these employees.
Comm. Yearty moved to appoint Comm. Dean, Mr. Billy Cobb and Mr. Douglas McKoy to determine the hours worked during the current and recent emergency and these employees be compensated additionally at their normal hourly rate of pay. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Comm. Yearty moved to adopt a future policy when a formal state of emergency is declared by the Board to allow the committee to determine appropriate compensation subject to the following:
Conditions:
- An emergency is declared by the Board of Commissioners.
- Review of hours worked by a committee consisting of the Board Personnel Commissioner, the County Administrative Assistant and the Clerk of Court.
- Additional compensation shall be at the standard hourly rate.
- Additional compensation shall be presented to the full Board for consideration for each occurrence.
Comm. Dean seconded. Chairman Foley said if a formal declaration for a state of emergency is made there are federal funds available for reimbursement of this expenditure. Comm. Yearty said currently Mr. Jimmie Jerrells, Mr. Justin Watson and Mr. Kelly Jerrells should receive consideration for the extensive services they have been providing. The MOTION CARRIED.
Comm. Yearty moved to transfer Mr. Rod Hunt from the Landfill Department and Mr. Chuck Cook from the Parks Department to the Maintenance Department and the Maintenance Department be renamed as the Construction and Maintenance Department under the supervision of Mr. Jimmy Jones effective the payroll cycle of March 17, 1998. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Comm. Yearty moved to transfer Ms. Royella Coleman to the Maintenance and Construction Department and continuing to be responsible for the medical health care vouchers, payroll for the Veteran’s Service Office and provide relief to the switchboard operator to be effective when Emergency Medical Services moves to the Emergency Operations Center building. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
TAX CERTIFICATES
Mr. Billy Cobb said a request has been received from Mr. Ronal Ping bidding on Certificate #104/1983 for a parcel of land located at Jemlands, Lot 235, Bid amount $300.00.
Comm. Dean moved to approve the purchase of the parcel of land and allow the Chairman to sign the deed conveying the property to Mr. Ronal Ping . Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Billy Cobb said correspondence has been received from Ms. Wanda Prentis, Department of Environmental Protection concerning the county’s position on allowing additional clam leases to Nature Coast Industries (NCI). Mr. Cobb said the additional leases would allow Nature Coast Industries to have 56 acres under lease for clam aquaculture. Comm. Dean moved to adopt a resolution objecting to the transfer of leases to Nature Coast Industries and to provide Levy County Aquaculture Task Force an opportunity to review this issue in a public hearing. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Mr. Osborn Barker introduced the Department of Community Affairs representative Mr. Douglas Hattaway to discuss a Local Mitigation Strategy and the assistance from state and federal levels upon implementation of a mitigation strategy by the county with the cooperation of the municipalities. Mr. Hattaway said there is assistance available from the state to provide maps and technical information, identify potential hazardous areas, vulnerability assessment and daily consultations to develop a Local Mitigation Strategy for the county.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED.
Don Foley, Board Chairman
ATTEST:
Douglas M. McKoy, Clerk of Court