Levy Minutes 12/21/1999

REGULAR MEETING

LEVY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

December 21, 19 99

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissioners was held on December 21, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. in the Levy County Board of County Commissioners’ meeting room, with the following Commissioners present:

Chairman Frank Davis

Vice Chairman Wilbur Dean

Comm. Don Foley

Comm. Sammy Yearty

Comm. Lilly Rooks

Also present were:

County Attorney - Gregory V. Beauchamp

Clerk of Court - Douglas M. McKoy

County Administrator - William C. Cobb

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.. The invocation was given by Comm. Foley followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

EXPENDITURES

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

FUND AMOUNT
CHECK NUMBERS: 22620-22818

GENERAL FUND $213,847.82

ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 47,871.69

LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE 38,515.00

LIBRARY 2,236.84

MEDIATION 150.00

COURT SERVICES 7,366.93

E911 COMMUNICATIONS 125.40

LANDFILL & RECYCLING 54,283.24

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND 257.97

FLORIDA POWER GRANT FUND 300.88

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE 12,634.30

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 3,457.67

ST GRANT - JUVENILE JUSTICE 165.54

UTILITIES FUND 4,855.75

MSTU- RAINBOW LAKES 80.00

JUDICIAL GRANT 6,000.00

TOTAL $392,149.03

MINUTES

Comm. Foley moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 7, 1999. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT

Mrs. Carol McQueen introduced Mr. Dennis Pruitt, Placement Specialist for the One Stop Employer Connection. Mr. Pruitt explained the benefits which can be received by hiring an employee through the WAGES program. Mr. Pruitt said the contract period generally would be for a five (5) or six (6) month contract with a commitment to employ the person for at least one (1) year. Mr. Pruitt stated the individual would be an employee from the first day of employment but the WAGES program would assist in counseling, if needed and, subsidize a portion of the salary and entitling the county to additional points on grant applications for hiring a WAGES participant.

GRANTS

Sheriff Ted Glass presented a request to apply for a Law Enforcement Block Grant for federal funds of $22,759.00 with a match of $2,529.00. Sheriff Glass explained the grant would provide cameras designed to facilitate injuries from domestic violence which enhances the bruising on victims along with funding for a televised computer training program. Sheriff Glass said an advisory board met as required and this presentation suffices as the public hearing as required by the grant application. Sheriff Glass said the matching funds could come from the Fine and Forfeiture Fund. Ms. Kathy Wilcutts, Victim Witness Advocate and Grants Research said the advisory board was aware of the public hearing being presented with the request to apply for the Law Enforcement Block Grant. Comm. Rooks moved to approve the request to apply for the grant and the matching funds will be taken from the Fine and Forfeiture Fund. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

SHIP

Ms. Carol McQueen presented the following Deferred Payment Loan Agreements with a recommendation of approval:

Donna Ann Robinson, 515 SE 4th Avenue, Chiefland, for $9,400.00 to purchase an existing home.

Diana L. Hayslip, 105 SE 4th Street, J.B. Epperson Addition, Block 1, Lots 8, 9 and 10, Williston, for $4,340.00.

Rafe P. Meyer, 16490 NE 25th Lane, Quail Run, Lot 4, Williston, for $9,500.00.

Donald Brown, 1010 NE 4th Avenue, Cherry Bent Subdivision, Lot 8, Williston, for $5,500.00.

Geneva K. Bell, Pineridge Estates, Block 4, Lot 11, Williston, for $4,600.00.

Comm. Foley moved to approve the Deferred Payment Loan Agreements. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

GRANTS

Mrs. McQueen reported the road construction projects funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Neighborhood Revitalization in Service Area #3, SE 201st Street (Morris Avenue) in Inglis and Service Area #2, SW 60th Street in Rosewood are completed except for striping and signs, and Service Area #1, NE 105th Avenue, Bronson is to be completed on schedule. Mrs. McQueen said the contractor has submitted certified payrolls but additional reports need to be supplied to the engineer.

Mrs. McQueen added the Community Action Task Force (CATF) will be meeting in January, 2000 to prepare recommendations for the next CDBG grant application process.

FIRE DISTRICTS

Mr. Billy Cobb requested authorization to review the previously approved purchase of an air compressor for the fire departments. Mr. Cobb said additional time is needed to review if this is a necessary expenditure, explore housing of the compressor, liability exposures, required testing of the compressor by qualified inspectors and OSHA guidelines. Mr. Cobb added the Fire Advisory Board is still recommending proceeding with the purchase of the air compressor. Chairman Davis explained the purchase of the compressor for $38.000.00 would deplete the reserve. Comm. Yearty moved to rescind the purchase of the air compressor until further action is taken and notify the low bidder by letter. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

TAX ROLL

Mr. Cobb presented the following Certificates of Correction of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll:

Joseph A. Williams, Jr. and April M. Williams, 10251 SE CR 336, Dunnellon, amending from two (2) units to one (1) unit with the removal of an old wood house and replacing with double wide mobile home.

Comm. Dean moved to approve the Certificate of Correction of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Robin Anderson, 2973 Alt. 27, NE, Chiefland, amending from two (2) units to one (1) unit, second building is a two (2) car enclosed garage with utility room and is not designed to be used as a residence.

Comm. Dean moved to approve the Certificate of Correction of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

Kevin and Daniel Beckham, 5971 SW 103rd Terrace, Cedar Key, requesting adjustment for a mobile home currently vacant and electricity disconnected; an inspection revealed the mobile home is set up and could be lived in.

Comm. Dean moved to deny the request for the Certificate of Correction of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

BUILDING AND GROUNDS

Mr. Jim Jones reported the submission of three (3) bids for the renovations of the air conditioning system for the old court room and upstairs Clerk of Court/Civil Department as follows:

Ray French Air Conditioning $152,945.00

Charles Berg Enterprises, Inc. $142,000.00

EnvironTemp, Inc. $140,755.00

Mr. Jones explained Charles Bergincluded an option to allow lesser controls on the system would decrease his bid by $15,000.00. Mr. Jones described the proposed project and how the system would connect with the current boiler system. Mr. Douglas McKoy explained a grant for $100,000.00 was made available for the court facility renovations and $50,000.00 had been set aside for the air conditioning renovations based on prior estimates. Mr. Jones added all three (3) vendors had a walk-through of the entire area and were provided with information for possible future additions and changes. Mr. Cobb added there would be an additional expense to drop the ceilings in the court room and for additional electrical to support the air conditioning system. Judge Joseph E. Smith said the cost was not economical and he will notify Chief Judge Cates and request the project be modified to resolve the lighting and noise problems in the old court room. Chairman Davis appointed Mr. Billy Cobb, Mr. Rob Corbitt, Mr. Jim Jones and Mr. Douglas McKoy to review the project and to recommend alternative solutions.

Mr. McKoy commended Mr. Jim Jones and his maintenance crew for the prompt response to repair the University Oaks Water system which was shut down recently.

BIDS

Ms. Heather Alexander presented the following submitted bids on a grader for the Road and Bridge Department:

Highland Tractor Company - one (1) 2000 John Deere 670C motor grader with 140 horsepower cab with rops and air conditioning, 14' hydraulic side shift blade, straight scarifier front mount, cab mounted lights, 60 amp alternator, and 17.5 x 25 tires with 3 piece rims, allowing $10,000.00 trade-in of a 120 grader. John Deere will allow for a two (2) to five (5) year lease option, will guarantee not exceed $1,000.00 of machine repairs, excluding any wear parts and will guarantee buy back for $91,000.00 at the end of five (5) years or 5,000 hours, whichever occurs first with the grader in good operating condition and in sound physical shape with no structural damage and at least 30% tires.

Bid Amount $114,000.00

Ring Power Corporation - one (1) Caterpillar 120H motor grader, with guaranteed maximum total cost for repair of $1,000.00 excluding wear parts for a period of five (5) years or 5,000 hours, allowing a guaranteed buy-back price during that time period of $85,000.00.

Bid Amount $122,461.00

Chairman Davis appointed Comm. Foley, Mr. Billy Cobb, and Mr. Kelly Jerrels to review the bids to determine if they meet the advertised specifications and to submit a recommendation. Mr. Billy Cobb reported the low bidder was Highland Tractor Company. Comm. Foley explained the review of the bids specifications by the committee and with the vendors made Highland Tractor Company the lowest bidder. Comm. Dean moved to accept the low bid from Highland Tractor Company and to accept the buy back option. Comm. Rooks seconded and Comm. Yearty emphasized the importance of maintaining detailed records for the service and hours of the grader and the MOTION CARRIED.

Comm. Yearty moved to advertise an Invitation to Bid for an additional grader for the Road and Bridge Department with the buy back option and/or the option of a trade inwith the purchase. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

RAINBOW LAKES ESTATES

Mr. McKoy advised the Tax Collector is still remitting funds for Rainbow Lakes Estates to Levy County after special legislation was enacted in October, 1997 for the funds to be remitted to Marion County. Mr. McKoy advised that he had agreed to meet with represtatives from the Marion County Board of County Commissioners and Rainbow Lakes Estates to discuss the distribution of the funds for the road improvement program. Chairman Davis requested Mr. Greg Beauchamp and Comm. Foley to attend the meeting.

ORDINANCES

Mr. Greg Beauchamp recommended reviewing ordinances enacted by other local governments addressing the interest charges of title loan companies

COUNTY LAND

Mr. Beauchamp reported Mr. John E. Hart, President of Hart Construction, Inc. has offered to donate Lots 1,3,4,5,6,7, and 8 located in Cherry Hill subdivision on SW 2nd Drive for use by the Levy County Housing Authority to provide future home sites for low income elderly citizens in the Chiefland area and allow him a tax credit of approximately $33,000.00. Mr. Beauchamp said the 1999 property taxes could not be forgiven on the property and the tax credit would be 20 percent of market value. Comm. Yearty moved to accept the proposal for the donation of the land by Hart Construction, Inc.. Comm. Rooks seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

GRANTS

Mr. Beauchamp presented for approval Satisfaction of Mortgages for Community Development Block Grants which have been satisfied under the terms of the grants provided to:

Joe Wesley

Sadie Mae Atkins

Lura Jenkins

Virginia Greenlee

William Harris

Evelyn Burke

Ella Walker

Inez Hemphill

Jerome Nyland

Amy McKay

Mollie Morgan

James Middleton

Mary Wilson

Kursey White

Edra Wilcox

Lindle Holder

Ronald Cason

Forrest &

Iva Brett

Juanita Douberly

Chet Croft

Harry &

Mabel Bernstel

Gloria W. Moore

Geneva Henry

Johnnie Turner

Oveida Colson

Alice &Theodore

Carnegie

Sarah Smith

Bernard Woods

Mary Lovett

Opal Foster

Aretha Riley

Helene Warmack

Comm. Dean moved to approve the Satisfaction of Mortgages, authorizing the Chairman to sign and to have each document recorded. Comm. Foley seconded and the MOTION CARRIED.

APPOINTMENTS

Mr. Beauchamp presented a request for the following attorneys to be approved for the Conflict Attorney List:

Jennifer Cogdill - David P. Salter - George Nelson

Comm. Yearty moved to approve the additions to the conflict attorney list. Comm. Dean seconded and the MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Beauchamp advised he is reviewing the possibility of contract proposals with conflict attorneys and will be providing his recommendations.

ZONING

Mrs. Susan Haines, Deputy Clerk clarified for the record a correction for the zoning issue for the Oak Meadows Subdivision discussed on December 7, 1999 by Mr. Mike Pardue who represented Mr. Mike McDougal and not Mr. Steve McLeod as he announced.

SALARY AND WAGES

Mr. Billy Cobb recommended salary increases for the following employees:

Roberto Febles, Maintenance and Construction - change of classification from Electrical Trades I to Electrical Trades II at $10.30 per hour.