REGULAR MEETING
LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
May 5, 1998
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on May 5, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners’ meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:
Chairman Don Foley
Vice Chairman Don Lindsey
Comm. Wilbur Dean
Comm. Sammy Yearty
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. Lindsey moved to approve the following expenditures presented for payment. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
FUND AMOUNT
CHECK NUMBERS: 12908-13090 (VOIDS 12908; 13081 )
GENERAL FUND $595,698.44
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 10,497.41
LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE 499.86
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND 7,436.99
LANDFILL & RECYCLING 16,809.58
FLORIDA POWER GRANT FUND 65.50
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE 6,583.49
SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 3,737.60
FIRE CONTROL FUND 20,159.75
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMUN 377.00
UTILITIES FUND 1,254.41
MSTU-RAINBOW LAKES ESTATE 126.17
TOTAL $663,246.20
MINUTES
Comm. Dean moved to approve the correction to the minutes of the regular meeting of April 7, 1998. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Ms. Heather Alexander, Board Secretary said two bids had been received for the generator for the emergency Operations Center. Ms. Alexander opened the two bids at 9:00 a.m. as advertised and said the following bids had been received:
Ring Power Corporation $19,137.00
Florida Detroit Diesel 17,800.00
Chairman Foley asked Comm. Davis, Mr. Bill Beddow, Mr. Osburn Barker to review the bids and determine if the advertised specifications have been complied with and to report their findings to the Board. Comm. Davis said the low bid from Florida Detroit Diesel did not specify if it had weatherproof housing but met all other specifications. Comm. Yearty moved to authorize the purchase of the generator from Florida Detroit Diesel pending Comm. Davis’ approval of the bid. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
AUDITS
Mrs. Martha Garcia-Baker of Davis, Monk and Company said the audit ending September 30, 1997 for the Board and each constitutional officer received an unqualified opinion which is the highest level allowed. Mrs. Garcia-Baker said the overall condition of the Board is good. Comm. Dean moved to accept the audit as presented. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Mrs. Martha Garcia-Baker of Davis, Monk and Company said the current contract expired with the September 30, 1997 audit and presented a renewal contract through the year 2000. Mrs. Garcia-Baker said the renewal contract would be $42,500.00 which is a 1.5% increase from the past contract. Mr. Douglas McKoy said he recommended extending the contract with Davis, Monk and Company through the year 2000 without advertising for bids since this was done three (3) years ago. Comm. Yearty moved to enter into a renewal contract with Davis, Monk and Company. Comm. Lindsey seconded and Comm. Dean said he recommended going through the bid process and negotiations with auditing firms. Comm. Dean opposed the motion and the MOTION CARRIED.
TAX ROLL
Mr. Billy Cobb said he recommended approval for a correction to the tax roll for Ms. Nancy M. Fairweather. Mr. Cobb said Ms. Fairweather is being assessed for a MSTU in her subdivision and her driveway access is on CR 121. Comm. Dean moved to reimburse Ms. Fairweather and to correct the assessment on her property. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Billy Cobb said a Certificate of Correction of Non-Advalorem Assessment needed approval for Mr. Aaron Edmundson for an assessment for a mobile home which was not on his property. Comm. Yearty moved to reimburse Mr. Edmundson for the improper assessment for one (1) year and to approve the Certificate of Correction of Non-Advalorem Assessment. Comm. Lindsey seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
COUNTY LAND
Mr. Billy Cobb said he recommended planting pine trees on the 160 acres adjoining the landfill. Mr. Cobb said it did not appear the land would not be needed for the landfill within the next twenty (20) years and planting the pine trees would reduce the maintenance to the property. Comm. Yearty moved to utilize the 160 acres in planted pines and to obtain a forestry plan with a recommendation from the county forester. Comm. Lindsey seconded and the MOTION CARRIED. Comm. Dean asked Ms. Krista Kelly, County Planner to verify the zoning of the land to determine if it has been rezoned for public use.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Mr. Bill Beddow said the Certificate of Public Needs for non-emergency transfers with Liberty Ambulance Services is expiring and needs to be renewed. Mr. Beddow said the agreement allows Liberty Ambulance Services to transport non-emergency patients and provides relief on an emergency basis. Comm. Yearty moved to enter into the agreement with Liberty Ambulance Services and to allow Chairman Foley to sign the agreement. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
ROAD MAINTENANCE
Mr. Skip Hammell said he had the following requests for maintenance on a one (1) time basis for the following:
N. E. 64th Street in Oak Ridge Estates, 1 mile long, 50" dedicated right-of-way, 7 loads of rock.
Comm. Dean moved to approve the request for maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
N. E. 138th Terrace, 200' to clear, 12 loads of limerock, 50' right-of-way, B & R Subdivision, Unit 6.
Comm. Dean moved to approve the request for maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Lindsey seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
COUNTY ROADS
Mr. Skip Hammell said the Department of Transportation (DOT) has requested approval for a county deed and resolution for property being incorporated into the widening of US 27A (SR500) as follows:
A parcel of land in the Northeast quarter of Section 3, and the Northwest quarter of Section 2, Township 12 South, Range 15 East, Levy County, Florida being more particularly described as follows:
Commence at the Northeast corner of the Northeast quarter of Section 3, Township 12 South, Range 15 East; thence run S00E28'45"W, along the east line of said Northeast quarter, a distance of 17.590 meters (57.71 feet) to the southerly right-of-way line of State Road No. 500 (US Hwy. No. 27) (As now established) for a point of beginning; thence S89E52'02"E, along said southerly right-of-way line a distance of 5.500 meters (18.04 feet); thence S01E34'41"E, a distance of 33.426 meters (109.67 feet); thence N89E52'02"W, a distance of 12.000 meters (39.37 feet) (crossing the west line of Section 2, Township 12 South, Range 15 East, into said Section 3); thence N02E21'52"E, a distance of 33.437 meters (109.70 feet) to the aforementioned southerly right-of-way line; thence S89E52'02"E, along said southerly right-of-way line, a distance of 4.200 meters (13.78 feet) to the point of beginning.
Containing 362.5 square meters (3,901 square feet), more or less.
Mr. Greg Beauchamp said he had reviewed the deed and resolution and advised ownership of the property was unclear and this would transfer any ownership by the county to the state. Comm. Yearty moved to authorize the signing of the deed and resolution. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
GRANTS
Mr. Bobby McCallum said he was requesting the match funds for the COPS Grant which the authorization for application was previously granted. Comm. Yearty moved to approve the expenditure of matching funds for the COPS grant from the Board budget. Comm. Lindsey seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Mr. Osburn Barker said the contract for stucco work on the Emergency Operations Building needed approval. Mr. Barker said estimates were obtained and Crossman Stucco & Stone had the low estimate of $1,937.50. Comm. Davis moved to authorize approval of the contract. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
ZONING
Mr. Rob Corbitt presented the following final petition for consideration:
Petition No. FP-00252 Pardue Land Surveying representing Charles Rohlfing, petitioning the Board for a Final Plat of "Timber Ridge," a subdivision located in the NW 1/4 of Section 22, Township 11S, Range 14E, in Levy County. Said parcel contains 161.2 acres more or less and is located within an Agriculture/Rural Residential "A/RR" zone. Said parcel is located in District 3.
There was no opposition to the final plat presented. Comm. Lindsey moved to approve the final plat for "Timber Ridge." Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Mrs. Sarah Miller said she was still concerned on the handling of her grievances while she was an employee with the Landfill. Mr. Gregory Beauchamp said Mrs. Miller had a discrimination hearing and the Human Relations Commission will issue the final order. Mr. Beauchamp said the hearing officer had notified Mrs. Miller and the county of her findings and recommendations to the Human Relations Commission. Mr. Beauchamp added the case on Mr. Willie George was resolved at arbitration and there were different factors to the two different proceedings.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. C. W. Gilbert asked why the county had purchased two (2) homes in the Chiefland area. Comm. Davis said the homes were built for spec homes when the SHIP program was initially started in the county and was handled from Gainesville. Comm. Davis said the homes were built for the pilot SHIP program and the county was not involved at the time of construction of these units. Mr. Billy Cobb said there were four (4) homes built by Mid State Construction for the SHIP Program and two of the homes were sold. Mr. Cobb said the other two (2) homes are for sale through the SHIP Program and funding is provided by the state from documentary stamps.
ORDINANCE
Chairman Foley opened the public hearing for the proposed ordinance for amending the zoning surrounding the Williston Municipal Airport. Mr. Greg Beauchamp read the proposed ordinance for the record which will lower the land usage in the surrounding area from high density to a low density for restriction on single family dwelling and prohibiting multi-family dwellings. Chairman Foley asked for any opposition to the ordinance and received no response. Comm. Davis moved to adopt the ordinance amending the zoning for land use surrounding the Williston Municipal Airport. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
ROAD CLOSING
Chairman Foley opened the public hearing for the proposed road closing. Mr. Greg Beauchamp read the resolution into the record for that:
A parcel of land in the SE 1/4 of Section 33, Township 16 South, Range 17 East, Levy County, Florida, also being a portion of "Lime Street", a right-of-way 40 feet in width as per the plat of Town Site of Tuckahoo, Florida, recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 15 of the Public Records of Levy County, Florida and being more particularly described as follows:
That part of "Lime Street" lying south of "Main Street" and lying northerly of "Dunnellon Inglis Road" (a.k.a. Levy County Road No. 40, formerly State Road No. 40), and lying between Block 16 and Block 17 as shown on the plat of Town Site of Tuckahoo, Florida, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 15 of the Public Records of Levy County, Florida.
Said lands situate, lying and being in Levy County, Florida.
Chairman Foley asked for any opposition to the road closing and none was heard. Comm. Yearty moved to adopt the resolution approving the road closing. Comm. Lindsey seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
ROAD & BRIDGE DEPARTMENT
Chairman Foley said the Department of Transportation (DOT) had made a proposal for the replacement of the radio tower and the right-of-way at the Road Department. Chairman Foley said a request has been made for DOT to submit a proposal for compensation of the land, fencing and parking area which will be eliminated with the widening of US 27A (SR500). Chairman Foley said Sheriff Glass is considering a new tower at the Sheriff Office to provide better coverage for the law enforcement and emergency operations. Chairman Foley said this may possibility eliminate the need for a tower at the road department as the one tower will be sufficient.
AGENCIES
Mrs. Linda Sloan of the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council presented the interlocal agreement approving the per capita dues rates for the ensuring year and approve the $.40 current rate. Mrs. Sloan said a majority of all five (5) counties is required for any changes in the per capita dues rate. Comm. Yearty moved to approve the interlocal agreement. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve the $.40 per capita dues rate. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
WATER CONTROL & WATER BOARDS.
Chairman Foley opened the public hearing with Suwannee River Water Management District and Southwest Florida Water Management District for the Levy County Water Plan. Mr. Kirk Webster. Presented the proposed Water Plan for Levy County compiled from the public hearings held during the last year. Mr. Marvin Ralston outlined the plan and the structuring of the document for future use within the county and said public hearing will be held shortly to provide the information to the public prior to adoption.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED.
Don Foley, Board Chairman
ATTEST:
Douglas M. McKoy, Clerk of Court