REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

July 21, 1998

 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on July 21, 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

 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. Dean moved to approve the following expenditures presented for payment. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

 FUND                                                              AMOUNT
 CHECK NUMBERS: 14032-14289 (VOIDS 14034, 14189 )

 GENERAL FUND                                       $305,212.61

 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND                             107,988.69

 LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE                     183.20

 FINE & FORFEITURE FUND                          2,931.69

 E911                                                                   5,417.29

 LANDFILL & RECYCLING                           56,326.47

 LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND         40,000.00

 FLORIDA POWER GRANT FUND                    281.52

 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE             56,009.91

 FIRE CONTROL FUND                                 18,410.75

 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION                           2,849.29

 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMUN            9,597.00

 ST GRANT-JUVENILE JUSTICE                          61.05

 UTILITIES FUND                                                854.04

                                                        TOTAL $606,144.01

 MINUTES

Comm. Davis moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 7, 1998. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

 MISCELLANEOUS

Mrs. Winelle Horne with the Levy County Quilt Museum said a Firefighter’s Appreciation Day will be held on August 2, 1998 at the museum. Mrs. Horne said she was extending an invitation to all to attend and honor the firefighter’s for the valuable services they have rendered during the recent fires.

 BIDS

Mrs. Jacqueline Martin, Board Secretary opened the following bids submitted for the Landfill operations:

Highland Tractor Company -

John Deere 8875 Skidsteer Loader,

one (1) year full machine warranty$30,636.00

Bobcat of North Florida -

Bobcat with Boss, 72" industrial

bucket grapple $28,873.20

Chairman Foley asked Mr. Wayne Hardee, Mr. Benny Jerrells, Mr. Skip Hammell to review the submitted bids and to return with a recommendation. Chairman Foley said the representatives from the companies submitting the bids could attend the bid review.

Mr. Wayne Hardee said the committee recommends accepting the low bid of $28,873.20 from Bobcat of North Florida for the skidsteer loader. Comm. Lindsey said he would recommend accepting the bid from Highland Tractor Company since they are a local business and repairs could be facilitated from Chiefland or Ocala and down time would be reduced. Comm. Lindsey said his recommendation of accepting the bid from Highland Tractor Company was a result of their being a local business and did not have any difficulty with the bid submission by Bobcat of North Florida. Comm. Davis said state law required acceptance of the low bid. Comm. Dean moved to accept the low bid submitted by Bobcat of North Florida. Comm. Yearty seconded with Comm. Lindsey voting no and the MOTION CARRIED.

 AGENCIES

Mrs. Jacqueline Martin, Board Secretary said the Withlacoochee Planning Council has asked for a resolution to be adopted to authorize filing of a Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Grant Application with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged.Mrs. Martin said the resolution would authorize Mrs. Linda Sloan, Executive Director of WRPC to sign any and all agreements or contracts required in connection with the application. Comm. Dean moved to approve the resolution with Withlacoochee Planning Council. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mrs. Martin said the Central Florida Community Action Agency has requested an appointment to their Board. Comm. Dean said he would agree to continue as representative on the Central Florida Community Action Agency board.

 ROAD DEPARTMENT

Mr. Skip Hammell said a request for road repair has been received from the City of Fanning Springs for the following roads in the Suwannee River Estates Subdivision located off of 90th Court:

 N. W. 90th Terrace

 N. W. 178th Lane

 N. W. 178th Place

 N. W. 177th Lane

 N. W. 177th Place

Mr. Hammell said the City of Fanning Springs has said they will reimburse for the work provided by the Road Department. Comm. Yearty moved to assist the City of Fanning Springs with the road repairs and to accept the reimbursement upon receipt of the FEMA funds. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Hammell said a request has been received from the Town of Inglis requesting the portion of County Road 40 from the Inglis/Yankeetown School to Highway 19 be considered for repaving and widening five (5') feet to six (6") feet for a proposed bicycle path. Mr. Hammell said the request has been made for ISTEA funds which have been committed for the approximately the next eight (8) years for various projects who have previously made application. Comm. Yearty said he would like a study to determine the extent of work needed and to include in the study the portion of the road from Yankeetown to the coast. Comm. Dean said consideration should be given on the portion of County Road 40 from the red light to Dunnellon be returned to the state for maintenance. Comm. Dean said he agrees the portion of County Road 40 to the coast be maintained by the county.

Mr. Hammell said the Department of Transportation (DOT) has made a final offer of approximately $139,000.00 to assist in the replacement of the radio tower, fencing and the loss of land for the widening of Alternate 27. Mr. Hammell said they have reached an agreement for three (3) turnouts and one (1) median cut. Comm. Dean moved to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement with DOT accepting the offer and commended the Chairman on his negotiations. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

 DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Mr. Rob Corbitt said he has received a proposal for a software program which would enhance the operation of the Development Department. Mr. Corbitt said he had prepared an itemized estimated cost for the software and training. Mr. Corbitt said the other additional cost would be obtaining a server to network the system. Mr. Corbitt said the mainframe for the county is being reviewed to determine its compatibility.

Mr. Corbitt said the City of Gainesville has made a donation of four (4) hand held units for the Development Department in handling inspections. Mr. Corbitt said the new software would enable the department to use the units.

 ANIMAL CONTROL

Mr. Wayne Hardee said the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals had made a small grant in the amount of $1,000.00 for the purchase of a computer for use at the animal shelter. Mr. Hardee said the budget would need to be amended for an increase of $1,000.00. Comm. Dean moved to amend the budget to reflect a $1,000.00 for Animal Control for the purchase of a computer. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

 ROAD MAINTENANCE

Comm. Yearty asked Mr. Skip Hammell to investigate and determine if maintenance on a one (1) time basis is needed for the road located in Freddy Hale Subdivision. Comm. Yearty moved to authorize maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Lindsey seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

 SHIP

Comm. Davis said a request has been received from Ms. Colleen Jowers to reconsider approving a subordination agreement to allow her to consolidate her loans. Comm. Davis said Mrs. Carol McQueen has had several discussions with Mrs. Jowers and has advised the original $6,000.00 provided to Ms. Jowers has reduced to $3,879.00. Comm. Davis said based on the correspondence received from Ms. Jowers he would consider approving a subordination agreement. Comm. Davis moved to approve a subordination agreement upon verification confirmation by Mrs. McQueen. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

EQUIPMENT

Mr. Kelly Jerrells said the 920 front end loader is worn out and another front end loader is needed on an emergency basis. Mr. Jerrells said he has obtained prices for a replacement front end loader and has quotes to substantiate the costs. Mr. Jerrells said a Caterpillar 938F Wheel Loader with enclosed cab, air conditioning, power train guard, hydraulic oil cooler, 20.5-R25 XTLA Michelin tires, manual coupler with coupler equipped bucket for $98,500.00 less the trade of the Caterpillar 920 S/N 62K12168 of $14,000.00 for $84,500.00, including a 30 day new warranty and a balance of extended power train warranty to December 9, 2000. Chairman Foley said the proper documentation has been secured to allow action on an emergency measure and to forego the bid process. Chairman Foley said the front end loader is used for loading pine bark at the Road Department. Comm. Dean moved to allow the purchase under an emergency circumstance even though the cost exceeds the bid policy with the documentation provided from the Road Department Equipment budget. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

 ROAD MAINTENANCE

Mr. Kelly Jerrells said a request has been made for maintenance on a one (1) time basis for the following:

N. E. 92nd Court off of CR 122, three (3) loads of rock, 3 miles long.

Comm. Dean moved to approve the maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

ROAD CLOSING

Mrs. Jacqueline Martin, Board Secretary read the description for a road closing for the portion as described:

The east 30 feet of the East ½ of the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 and the W 30 feet of the W ½ of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, all less the South 30 feet thereof and all lying in Section 19, Township 11, Range 17. The property is known as NE 75th Terrace located in Diversified Subdivision in Bronson, Florida.

Chairman Foley asked for any opposition and none was presented. Comm. Yearty moved to approve the request for a road closing for a public hearing to be held at a later date. Comm. Dean seconded and Mr. Skip Hammell said the road has never been built and the MOTION CARRIED.

 ORDINANCES

Chairman Foley opened the public hearing for the Occupational Licenses. Comm. Davis said there is an ordinance pertaining to Occupational Licenses and clarification is needed on certain areas of the ordinance. Chairman Foley said no action would be taken until the next regular board meeting and will allow discussion and comments to be heard then.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED.

Don Foley, Board Chairman

ATTEST:

Douglas M. McKoy, Clerk of Court