REGULAR MEETING
LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
September 8 , 1998
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on September 8, 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. Dean moved to approve the following expenditures presented for payment. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
FUND AMOUNT
CHECK NUMBERS: 14881-15321
(VOIDS 14882; 14883; 14900; 15169; 15320)
GENERAL FUND $708,805.41
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 112,532.53
LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE 11,742.75
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND 23,994.05
LANDFILL/RECYCLING 74,808.17
FLORIDA POWER GRANT FUND 4,722.91
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE 86,658.89
LOCAL LAW ENF BLOCK GRANT 2,402.44
SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 9,935.96
FIRE CONTROL FUND 1,361.78
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMUN 604.21
MSTU-HEATHERWOOD 387.78
MSTU-JORDAN ESTATES 344.10
MSTU-OAK MANOR 881.25
MSTU-CANNON HOMESITES 198.62
MSTU-STARTING POINT 2,047.87
MSTU-WILLISTON HIGHLAND 5 26,553.59
MSTU-WILLISTON HIGHLAND 7 13,164.19
MSTU-WILLISTON HIGHLAND 12 15,874.46
MSTU-RALEIGH OAKS 1,009.64
MSTU-FAWNWOOD ESTATES 2,107.80
MSTU-DOE RUN 1,028.80
MSTU-SUNSHINE ESTATES #1 542.36
MSTU-SUWANNEE MEADOWS 487.71
MSTU-NORTH STAR RANCHETTE 531.28
MSTU-SPANISH TRACE 1,214.42
MSTU-SPANISH TRACE 1 ADDT 2,357.89
MSTU-ARROWHEAD ACRES 199.05
MSTU-KING B RANCHETTE #1 728.61
MSTU-LONG POND LANDING 717.89
MSTU-LONG POND LAND ADD 1 872.97
MSTU-LONG POND LAND ADD 2 717.89
MSTU-WHISPERING OAKS #2 1,416.07
MSTU-CEDAR PINES UNIT 2 385.34
MSTU-COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES 484.53
MSTU-COUNTRY WALK EST #2 605.56
MSTU-EMERALD FOREST 1,422.81
MSTU-SHADY ACRES 709.73
MSTU-LOUMAR ESTATES 228.46
MSTU-ENCHANTED FOREST 142.60
MSTU-KINGS HILL 707.55
MSTU-DEERE RIVER ESTATES 216.79
MSTU-MEADOWLAND EST UNIT 2 190.50
MSTU-WACASASSA RIVER ACRE 840.94
MSTU-SUNSHINE EST 3 ADD 481.36
MSTU-MEADOWVIEW EST 1 ADD 196.79
MSTU-MOUNTS ACRES UNIT E 113.71
MSTU-RIDGE VIEW 133.38
MSTU-SUMNER PLACE 650.87
MSTU-ARROWOOD 51.49
MSTU-CEDAR PINES UNIT 3 441.59
MSTU-GREEN HILLS 749.64
MSTU-KING RANCH FL RNCH 1,671.87
MSTU-MOUNTS ACRES UNIT 4 193.49
MSTU-TRIPLE CROWN FARMS 1 2,524.34
MSTU-TRIPLE CROWN FARMS 3 4,075.52
MSTU-TRIPLE CROWN FARMS 2 5,238.75
MSTU-PINE MEADOWS 1,314.67
MSTU-SUMNER PLACE UNIT 2 582.38
MSTU-LONG POND OAKS 362.56
MSTU-CHIEFLAND WDS #2 PH1 130.03
MSTU-STEEPLECHASE FARMS 9,878.18
MSTU-LANGLEY ESTATES 725.45
MSTU-NORTH CHIEFLAND EST 862.15
MSTU-LONG POND PARADISE 62.05
MSTU-FARMS A WILLISTON #2 1,093.67
TOTAL $1,150,336.07
MINUTES
Comm. Dean moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 1998 and the special meeting of August 21, 1998. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
ROAD AND BRIDGE DEPARTMENT/BIDS
Mr. Skip Hammell requested the bids received for oil, grease, and anti-freeze be rejected and the bid specifications be rewritten and advertised. Mr. Hammel said it appeared the quality of the products presently being received were not satifactory for use by the Road Department. Comm. Lindsey moved to reject all bids received for oil, grease and anti-freeze. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Board Secretary, Ms. Heather Alexander opened the following bids:
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Chairman Foley request Mr. Skip Hammell, Mr. Kelly Jerrells to meet with him to review all bids submitted and to make a recommendation at the next regular meeting.
Comm. Foley said the invitation to bid for the oil, grease and antifreeze specifications should be prepared and the bids received are to be returned to the bidders. Comm. Foley asked Mr. Skip Hammell to have the specifications clearly written for the products. Comm. Yearty moved to advertise the invitation to bid for the oil, grease and antifreeze and to be returned on October 6, 1998. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
TAX ROLL
Mrs. Betty Berger said her property located in Inglis had a tax increase of 27 percent and asked for support to petition the legislature to assist the Inglis area concerning the arsenic poisoning in the soil. Mrs. Berger said the Department of Environmental Protection has advised they will do no further clean up in the area. Comm. Dean said the issue on the property tax should be addressed with Mr. Francis Akins, Property Appraiser and the Value Adjustment Board (VAB). Comm. Yearty moved write a letter to the legislative delegation requesting assistance in resolving the arsenic poisoning in the Inglis area. Comm. Dean seconded and Comm. Foley said he would include the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the request for assistance and their position on future clean up of the soil and the MOTION CARRIED
BUDGET
Ms. Jacqueline Martin, Board Secretary said a request to transfer $30,000.00 from the Reserve to the Road & Bridge Department budget was being made. Ms. Martin said $20,000.00 should be transferred for road maintenance/supplies and $10,000.00 transfer for equipment. Comm. Dean moved to approve the budget amendment for transfer of funds. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
ROAD MAINTENANCE
Mr. Skip Hammell said the following requests had been made for maintenance on a one (1) time basis:
Roads in Eden Acres; ˝ mile long, dedicated right of way, three (3) loads rock & grade.
Comm. Yearty moved to approve maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
N. E. 92nd Place, from N. E. 105th Avenue to N. E. 107th Court, University Estates, 1/4 mile long, deeded right of way.
Comm. Dean moved to approve maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
N. E. 93rd Avenue, Bronson Heights, 0.33 mile long, four (4) loads rock & grade.
Comm. Dean moved to approve maintenance on a one (1) time basis. Comm Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Skip Hammell said a request had been made to take the following into the maintenance system:
Portion of S. E. 143rd Court in Margarette L. Rice Subdivision, 0.41 mile long, 60' deeded right of way, 9 houses.
Comm. Davis moved to accept into the maintenance system. Comm. Lindsey seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Greg Beauchamp said work is still proceeding to determine if the road located in the Diversified Subdivision were actually deeded to the county. Mr. Skip Hammell said they have been unable to locate any declarations of the roads being deeded to the county to date.
LANDFILL
Mr. Wayne Hardee said the renewal contract with the Florida Department of Corrections (DOC) for inmate labor from the Levy Forestry Camp had been received. Mr. Hardee said the contract has been changed to them providing 12 inmates and one (1) correctional officer and one (1) vehicle for inmate transportation. Mr. Hardee said the previous contract provided for 20 inmates and four (4) vehicles. Comm. Lindsey said he recommended contacting the Department of Corrections to determine if the level of service would also decrease. Comm. Yearty moved to approve the contract and to address any problems if they occur with the change in the contract. Comm. Lindsey seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
SHERIFF
Sheriff Ted Glass introduced Clyde Keith of Midland Corp. And gave a brief discussion on the need for a new communications system for the county, a system capable of handling law enforcement, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, the Road Department and all other county agencies. Mr. Keith gave a brief background sketch of the company. Sheriff Glass said Midland is offering a package for $1,213,535.00 which allows an approximate $167,000.00 discount by allowing Midland to use the system for demonstration after installation to other prospective buyers. Sheriff Glass said the cost would include installation of towers, radio system and provide mobile units for the county offices now using various radio systems. Comm. Foley requested Mr. Clyde Keith of Midland to prepare a written estimate outlining the proposal and the contract agreement outlining conditions for payment.
ZONING
Mr. Rob Corbitt said the following petition had been presented:
Petition No. VA-00372 - Fred Christman, petitioning the Board for a Hardship Variance to allow a second dwelling in order to care for his mother, Ruth Christman, on a parcel of land located in Lynn Oaks, Unit 2, Lot 11, in Section 14, Township 12S, Range 18E, in Levy County. Said parcel contains 5 acres more or less and is located within an Agriculture/Rural Residential "A/RR" zone.
Mr. Corbitt said no opposition has been presented to the petition request. Comm. Dean moved to approve the request for a hardship variance by Mr. Fred Christman. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Mr. Osburn Barker said the disaster preparedness teams responded to the Emergency Operations Center for Hurricane Earl and no major problems developed at the Operations Center. Mr. Barker said Levy County would not be declared a disaster area and there was minimal damage within the county. Comm. Yearty moved to waive the fees for the landfill providing an affidavit is signed saying the debris is a result of storm damage. Comm. Lindsey seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Comm. Yearty asked for assistance to be provided to the City of Cedar Key, Yankeetown and Inglis in clean up operations. Comm. Dean moved to pay designated personnel overtime who worked beyond their scope of employment during the emergency operations. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Barker said he is reviewing the current procedures in declaring a state of emergency to determine if changes in the procedures need to be addressed by the Board.
ROAD CLOSING
Mr. Greg Beauchamp read a resolution for a proposed road closing requested by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Henderson for the following:
That certain portion of a 50 foot road right of way lying along the South line of the SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 27, Township 12 South, Range 18 East.
Comm. Lindsey moved to adopt the resolution and there was no opposition presented. Comm. Yearty seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Greg Beauchamp read a resolution for a united effort with the Town of Inglis and the Town of Yankeetown for the construction of a bike path along State Road 40 from the South Levy Recreational Park west to the Levy County boat ramp at the end of State Road 40. Comm. Yearty moved to adopt the resolution. Comm. Davis seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
COUNTY LAND
Mr. Beauchamp said a deed and a resolution has been received from the Department of Transportation (DOT) with a request for it to be executed on the land owned by the county which will be used for the widening of Alternate US 27. Mr. Beauchamp said the State will compensate the county $138,853.00 for the land and all proceeds will be held in escrow until the closing. Comm. Yearty moved to adopt the resolution and authorize the Chairman to sign the deed. Comm. Lindsey seconded and Comm. Dean said the funds need to be put in a special line item for use by the Road Department and the MOTION CARRIED.
LIBRARY
Mr. Beauchamp, County Attorney said an interlocal agreement has been received from Central Florida Regional Library for approval. Mr. Beauchamp said the agreement relates to the governing board, Board of County Commissioners of Marion County, Florida renaming the library system to the Marion-Levy Public Library System (MLPLS). Comm. Davis moved to adopt the interlocal agreement and authorize Chairman Foley to sign the document. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
TAX COLLECTOR
Mr. Greg Beauchamp said agreement authorizing Mr. Donald Richburg, Tax Collector to collect the Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessment Roll needs approval for Mr. Richburg to collect the special assessment. Comm. Davis moved to approve the agreement with the Tax Collector, Mr. Donald Richburg and authorize Chairman Foley to sign the document.. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
TAX CERTIFICATES
Mr. Greg Beauchamp said two (2) List of Lands Available for Taxes on August 24, 1998 and August 31, 1998 should be made a part of the minutes. Mr. Beauchamp said the list of lands were held by Diversified Land Investments.
UNION
Mr. Beauchamp said the negotiations for the union contract are proceeding and the committee will continue to report on the negotiations.
MISCELLANEOUS
Comm. Yearty said debris and brush has been piled on the county right of way near Tiger Island. Comm. Yearty said it was his understanding thae debris has been placed there by Mr. Calvin Henderson. Comm. Yearty said arrangements need to be made for Mr. Henderson to reimburse the county for the removal of the debris and brush.
ORDINANCE
Comm. Davis asked Mr. Greg Beauchamp to readvertise the notice for the public hearing on the ordinance for the occupational licenses. Mr. Beauchamp said the advertisement will run for the public hearing to be held on October 6, 1998.
SHIP
Mrs. Carol McQueen said Ms. Mary McQuistion has made a request for a subordination agreement for her to refinance her mortgage with Sun State Federal Credit Union and reduce her monthly mortgage payment to $255.00. Mrs. McQueen said Ms. McQuistion will also increase her mortgage. Mrs. McQueen said the county will remain as the second mortgage holder. Comm. Yerty moved to approve the subordination agreement. Comm. Lindsey seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.
GRANTS
Mrs. Carol McQueen said the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has requested an extension of fifteen (15) days on the environmental review for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
MISCELLANEOUS
Mrs. McQueen said notification had been received that the City of Cedar Key has been named as a production site for the filming of "The Incredible Mr. Limpet" starring Jim Carrey in January and February 1999.
BUDGET
Mr. Douglas M. McKoy said the finalization of the the budget for the ensuing fiscal year is in progress. Mr. McKoy said there may be some large purchases by the various departments which have not yet been accounted for and may affect the cash forward balance. Mr. McKoy said it would not have an affect on the TRIM hearing scheduled for September 14, 1998.
PLANNING, COUNTY
Mrs. Krista Kelly, County Planner said the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) is reaching the final stages with the review by the Planning Commission and will be ready for the public hearings and then submission to the Department of Community of Affairs (DCA).
MSTUs
Comm. Dean said a schedule needs to be devised to have all of the MSTUs included for next year revenue.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED.
Don Foley, Board Chairman
ATTEST:
Douglas M. McKoy, Clerk of Court