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Book 48 Page 95
June 17, 2008
Regular Board Meeting
City Council Chambers
Live Oak, Florida
4:00 p.m.
The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met on the above date
and time for a regular session, and the following were present: Chairman Douglas Udell,
Commissioner Jesse Caruthers; Commissioner Ivie Fowler; Commissioner Billy
Maxwell; Commissioner Randy Hatch; Mike Tyson, Betty Carver, and Jhony Cuenca,
Deputy Clerks. Hal A. Airth, County Attorney, was also present.
Chairman Udell called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Commissioner Fowler
led the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United Stated
of America.
CONSENT:
Agenda Item No. 1 was to approve the payment of invoices.
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SUWANNEE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WARRANTS ISSUED REPORT
TO BE APPROVED 06/17/08
FUND AMOUNT
001 GENERAL FUND $ 993,695.24
112 RESERVE-CAPTIAL PROJECTS $ 130,000.00
116 FINE AND FORFEITURE $ 596,227.96
117 $ 6,761.54
118 STATE ATTORNEYS OFFICE $ 14,712.75
119 MUNICIPAL SERVICES FUND $ 10,789.72
120 LAW ENFORCEMENT $ -
121 NARCOTICS CONTROL $ -
122 FIRE PROTECTION FUND $ 50,845.76
126 EMS GRANT FUND
128 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT $ 9,551.78
129 LAW EDUCATION $ -
131 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT $ 2,830.00
140 ROAD AND BRIDGE $ 245,583.21
171 LIBRARY FUND $ 63,006.63
172 RECREATION FUND $ 40,444.05
181 LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM $ 19,588.00
251 RENOVATIONS / DEBT SERVICE FUND $ -
351 RENOVATIONS / CONST. FUND $ 59,000.00
402 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION $ 74,223.43
403 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL $ 144,333.52
145 ROAD AND BRIDGE CONST. & PAVING $ 168,508.54
BATCHES: 08-0593 -08-0642
GRAND TOTAL $ 2,630,102.13
Agenda Item No. 2 was to approve payment of Invoice No. 2, in the amount of
$5,000.00 to Keen Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for engineering services through June 9
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2008 for the Live Oak Train Depot Project.
Agenda Item No. 3 was to approve payment of Invoice No. 2, in the amount of
$54,000.00, to Ogles Construction & Roofing, Inc., for the work performed on the Live
Oak Train Depot.
Agenda Item No. 4 was to approve payment of Invoice No. 1, in the amount of
$19,420.00, to Keen Engineering & Surveying, Inc., for engineering services through
June 9, 2008 for the Walker Avenue Project.
Agenda Item No. 5 was to approve payment of Invoice No. 1, in the amount of
$43,065.41, to The Scruggs Company for work performed on Skeen Road in District 4.
Agenda Item No. 6 was to approve payment of Invoice No. 1, in the amount of
$125,443.13, to The Scruggs Company for work performed on Baker Road and 101st
Lane in District 1.
Agenda Item No. 7 was to consider approval of the Release of Lien for Kevin
and Vera Knighton, SHIP clients. (See Agreement No. 2008-61)
Agenda Item No. 8 was to consider approval of the Historic Preservation Grant
Award Agreement Amendment No. 1, for Grant No. SC730 for the Live Oak Train Depot
Project, extending the Grant ending date from June 30, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (See
Agreement No. 2008-Pending)
Agenda Item No. 9 was to consider approval of the County Incentive Grant
Program (CIGP) Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for additional construction funds to
contract for realignment improvements of the intersection on Walker Avenue, and to
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adopt the enabling Resolution. (See Agreement No. 2008-Pending and Resolution No.
2008-43)
Commissioner Hatch moved to approve Consent Agenda Items No. 1 and 9.
Commissioner Maxwell seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
TIME SPECIFIC ITEMS:
Agenda Item No. 10 was at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, to open bids for Group Health Insurance. (Bid Solicitation No. 2008-10)
Kristie Harrison, Administrative Services Director, announced there were only
two bids received. Mrs. Harrison proceeded to open the bids and the results were as
follows:
1. AvMed Health Plans
Three plans were submitted. Mrs. Harrison only read the proposed monthly
quotes on the existing plan with AvMed.
Employee Emp/Spouse Emp/Children Emp/Family
$494.21 $1,077.36 $840.14 $1,403.54
2. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
Mrs. Harrison read only the monthly proposed rates on the HMO Plan.
Employee Emp/Spouse Emp/Children Emp/Family
$441.97 $ 914.88 $ 830.91 $1,403.25
Mrs. Harrison stated all of the plans submitted by the two companies would be
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referred to the Bid Review Committee and the Insurance Committee for their
recommendation to the Board.
Agenda Item No. 11 was at 4:00 p.m., or as soon hereafter as the matter can be
heard, for the presentation of FY 2007-08 Audit to the Board.
Richard Powell, CPA, presented an overview of the FY2007-08 County Audit, a
copy of which each Board member had previously been given. Mr. Powell highlighted
specific areas of interest pointing out that the net worth of the County was $63 million.
He reported that the General Fund balance had increased in excess of $2 million during
the year. He thanked the County for their helpful and enjoyable working relationship.
Mr. Powell mentioned one Board audit finding regarding a Florida Department of
Transportation grant in which the reimbursement to the County was requested after the
grant had expired resulting in a net cost to the County of about $2,000.00. He reiterated
the need for a grant administrator to be responsible for grant guidelines.
Commissioner Fowler stated that in 2005 the Board voted to cut the millage rate
and those Commissioners who voted in favor were highly scrutinized and accused of
being foolish and using poor management. Mr. Powell replied if that action had been
poor management, there would have been no increase in the fund balance.
All of the Commissioners expressed their appreciation to Mr. Powell for his
expertise and beneficial recommendations to the Board.
Agenda Item No. 12 was at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, for designation of reserves with possible Board action.
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Kenneth Dasher, Clerk of the Circuit Court, thanked the Board for the spending
restraints during the year allowing the reserves to build up. Mr. Dasher stated that out of
the $13,399,981.00 unreserved fund balance, $12,300,000.00 should be designated and
offered the following scenario for the Board to consider:
$4.0 million 30% allowed by Florida Statutes in reserves and contingencies
$2.5 million Reserve for equipment replacement
$1.0 million Reserved previously for compensated leave
$1.5 million Reserve for Douglas Center improvements
$3.0 million Reserve for future construction
$0.3 million Nettie Baisden Property
Chairman Udell stated the Board would need to study the figures and he was not
sure they were ready for a Resolution.
Mr. Dasher advised that he would take the liberty to prepare a Resolution of the
fund balance designations as proposed for the Board’s consideration.
At 5:00 p.m. Chairman Udell recessed the meeting for a break.
At 5:15 p.m. Chairman Udell reconvened the meeting and continued with
Agenda Item No. 13 which was at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, to consider authorization to a hold public hearing and set the date for the hearing
for the USDA Loan pre-application for Suwannee County Courthouse Addition.
Kenneth Dasher, Clerk of the Circuit Court, suggested July 1st or July 7th as
tentative possible dates to hold the public hearing.
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After a brief discussion, July 1, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. at Live Oak City Hall was
selected, which is a regularly scheduled Board meeting date.
John G. Wooley, County Coordinator, reminded the Board that there would be no
obligation to borrow money at this time.
Commissioner Hatch moved to hold the public hearing regarding the USDA Loan
pre-application for the Suwannee County Courthouse Addition on July 1, 2008 at 5:15
p.m. at Live Oak City Hall. Commissioner Fowler seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 14 was at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, to discuss the 5-year Tentative Work Program.
Jordan Green, Rural Area Transportation Development Engineer-Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT), announced that District II had lost 50% of the
SCOP money due to Legislative actions caused by declining revenues. He distributed
copies of the tentative Five Year transportation plan for FY 2009-2013. He pointed out
two changes that had been made to Suwannee County’s Five Year Plan.
All of the Commissioners commended Mr. Green for his assistance with the
FDOT projects for Suwannee County.
Agenda Item No. 15 was at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, to consider the adoption of a Resolution accepting the fee changes for Suwannee
County Health Department.
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Dr. Nancy McCullers, Department of Health, announced that for the first time the
Health Department is able to charge for prenatal services. Dr. McCullers stated this has
been added to the fee schedule and the Resolution presented today reflects this change.
She added the prenatal fee is $140 (cost base) plus 20%.
Chairman Udell read the Resolution in its entirety.
Dr. McCullers praised her staff for the excellent job they do. She also thanked
Jerry Sikes, Public Works Director, for his assistance with repairing the pot holes in the
parking lot of the Health Department.
Commissioner Hatch moved to adopt the Resolution concerning the fee schedule
for the Suwannee County Health Department. Commissioner Fowler seconded and the
motion carried unanimously. (See Resolution No. 2008-40)
Agenda Item No. 16 was at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, to consider the approval of the draft Lease Agreement with the Florida Department
of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the Little River Springs property.
Greg Scott, Parks & Recreation Director, stated this preliminary draft was
submitted for the Board’s review. Mr. Scott added if it is approved the final Lease will
be prepared for signatures.
Commissioner Hatch stated he hoped the County would keep the Springs open
until the State takes management of the property.
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Discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the Board that the verbiage that
Little River Springs remain open until the State takes control of the property should be
stipulated in the lease agreement with DEP.
Commissioner Hatch moved to approve the lease agreement between Suwannee
County and DEP for the Little River Springs property with verbiage added that Little
River Springs would remain open until the transfer of control to the State takes place.
Commissioner Maxwell seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
At 5:55 p.m. Chairman Udell recessed the meeting for a dinner break.
At 7:00 p.m. Chairman Udell reconvened the meeting and skipped to Agenda
Item No. 27 under TIME SPECIFIC ITEMS which was at 7:00 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter can be heard, to hold a public hearing, to consider the adoption
of an Ordinance amending Chapter 42 Article III of the Suwannee County Code of
Ordinances, known as the Local Housing Assistance Program.
Matt Pearson, Director of Housing and Transportation-Suwannee River Economic
Council, Inc., advised that the State changed the guidelines on the SHIP Program and this
is the reason for the amendment.
At 7:04 p.m. Chairman Udell opened the floor to public comments.
There were none and the floor was closed to public comments.
Commissioner Hatch moved to adopt the Ordinance amending Chapter 42 Article
III of the Suwannee County Code of Ordinances known as the Local Housing Assistance
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Program. Commissioner Fowler seconded and the motion carried unanimously. (See
Ordinance No. 2008-10)
Agenda Item No. 28 was at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, to consider the adoption of a Resolution establishing and appointing eleven (11)
categorized members to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
Matt Pearson, Director of Housing & Transportation-Suwannee River Economic
Council, Inc., explained that this Resolution is a result of the State change requiring this
Committee to be established as specified in the Ordinance just adopted in the previous
Agenda Item.
Commissioner Maxwell stated for the record he had nothing to do with his wife,
Mary Maxwell, being appointed to serve on this Committee and he would abstain from
voting on this Agenda Item.
Commissioner Fowler moved to adopt the Resolution establishing and appointing
eleven (11) categorized members to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
Commissioner Hatch seconded and the motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Maxwell
abstaining. (See Resolution No. 2008-39)
At 7:10 p.m. Chairman Udell returned to Agenda Item No. 17 which was at 4:00
p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, to consider the recommendation of
the Bid Review Committee in awarding the bid for the New Large Hangar A at the
Suwannee County Airport to Reid Paget, and consider approval of a Lease Agreement
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for same. (Bid Solicitation No. 2008-02) (Bids were opened during the June 3, 2008
Board meeting.)
Donald Robinson, Assistant County Coordinator/Airport Manager, stated this was
the only bid received on the New Large Hangar A.
Commissioner Fowler asked what Roland Luster, FDOT, thought about the
amount of rent. Mr. Robinson replied Mr. Luster felt the way we did, that some money
was better than none.
Commissioner Caruthers moved to award the bid for the New Large Hangar A at
the Suwannee County Airport to Reid Paget for $425.00 per month and approve the
Lease Agreement for the same. Commissioner Maxwell seconded and the motion carried
unanimously. (See Agreement No. 2008-63)
Agenda Item No. 18 was at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, to consider approval of an Agreement with Grant Meadows for the lease of Hangar
“C-10” at the Suwannee County Airport for the use and occupancy of the Suwannee
Valley Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP).
Donald Robinson, Assistant County Coordinator/Airport Manager, stated Captain
Meadows was asking to lease the hangar for the CAP meetings.
Commissioner Hatch moved to approve the Agreement with Grant Meadows for
the lease of Hangar “C-10” at the Suwannee County Airport for the use and occupancy
by the Suwannee Valley Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) with a waiver
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releasing the requirement that an aircraft must be in the hangar. Commissioner Fowler
seconded and the motion carried unanimously. (See Agreement No. 2008-64)
Agenda Item No. 19 was at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, to discuss, with possible Board action, the annual review of all lease agreements
for T-Hangars “A”, “B” and “C” at the Suwannee County Airport to adjust the monthly
rent to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Donald Robinson, Assistant County Coordinator/Airport Manager, stated the
monthly rent needed to be adjusted to the current CPI of 4.2%.
Commissioner Fowler moved to update the lease agreements for T-Hangars “A”,
“B”, and “C” at the Suwannee County Airport to adjust the monthly rent to the current
CPI of 4.2%. Commissioner Maxwell seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 20 was at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, to consider the renewal of a Lease Agreement with Fessler Aviation, Inc. for the
lease of the Large Corporate Hangar and office at the Suwannee County Airport. (Ref.
Suwannee County Agreement No. 2003-72)
Donald Robinson, Assistant County Coordinator/Airport Manager, advised Mr.
Fessler’s Lease Agreement expires August 1, 2008. Mr. Robinson added the CPI needed
to be adjusted on the renewal Lease Agreement.
Commissioner Hatch moved to renew the Lease Agreement with Fessler
Aviation, Inc. for the lease of the Large Corporate Hangar and office at the Suwannee
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County Airport with the increase of 4.2%, the current CPI. Commissioner Fowler
seconded and the motion carried unanimously. See Agreement No. 2008-Pending)
Agenda Item No. 21 was at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, to consider of the Small County Road Assistance Program (SCRAP)
Reimbursement Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for
the resurfacing of CR 252 and 179th Road from South to 160th Street, East to 169th Road
and North to 156th Street, East to 165th Road, with FDOT participation of $609,090.00,
and to adopt the enabling Resolution. (Financial Project ID: 424160-1-58-01)
T. Jerry Sikes, Public Works Director, stated this is the standard SCRAP
Agreement with FDOT and is in Commissioner Fowler’s District. Mr. Sikes added the
funds will be available July 1, 2008.
Commissioner Fowler moved to approve the SCRAP Reimbursement Agreement
with FDOT for the resurfacing of CR 252 and 179th Road from South to 160th Street, East
to 169th Road and North to 156th Street, East to 165th Road, with FDOT participation of
$609,090.00, and adopt the enabling Resolution. Commissioner Hatch seconded and the
motion carried unanimously. (See Agreement No. 2008-Pending and Resolution No.
2008-42)
Agenda Item No. 22 was at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, to consider approval of the Small County Road Assistance Program (SCRAP)
Reimbursement Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for
the resurfacing of CR 136A and 52nd Street from NE on 52nd Street to 71st Road to South
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to CR 136A, with FDOT participation of $408,035.00, and to adopt the enabling
Resolution. (Financial Project ID: 424158-1-58-01)
T. Jerry Sikes, Public Works Director, advised this is the standard SCRAP
Agreement with FDOT and is in Commissioner Maxwell’s District. Mr. Sikes added the
funds will be available July 1, 2008.
Commissioner Maxwell moved to approve the SCRAP Reimbursement
Agreement with FDOT for the resurfacing of CR 136A and 52nd Street from NE on 52nd
Street to 71st Road to South to CR 136A, with FDOT participation of $408,035.00, and
adopt the enabling Resolution. Commissioner Caruthers seconded and the motion carried
unanimously. (See Agreement No. 2008-Pending and Resolution No. 2008-41)
Agenda Item No. 23 was at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, to discuss, with possible Board action, prioritizing and submitting two (2) projects
for the Transportation Enhancement Program.
T. Jerry Sikes, Public Works Director, advised that two (2) new projects need to
be submitted for the Transportation Enhancement Program.
Commissioner Hatch stated he would like to submit the sidewalk on US 27 in
Branford.
Commissioner Fowler stated he would like to submit the sidewalk along CR 250
in Dowling Park.
Commissioner Hatch moved to submit the sidewalk on US 27 in Branford and the
sidewalk along CR 250 in Dowling Park as the two (2) projects for the Transportation
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Enhancement Program. Commissioner Fowler seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 24 was at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, to consider authorization to contact Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson to schedule public
hearings and update cost analysis.
T. Jerry Sikes, Public Works Director, stated the process needs to get started to
allow enough time for everything to be accomplished regarding the solid waste
assessments cost analysis.
Commissioner Hatch moved to authorize contacting Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson
to schedule public hearings and update the cost analysis on solid waste assessments.
Commissioner Caruthers seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 25 was at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, to consider the recommendation of the Bid Review Committee in contracting with
9-Lives Disaster Solutions and The Management Experts, LLC for General Emergency
Management Services. (Bid Solicitation No. 2008-11) (Bids were opened during the
June 3, 2008 Board meeting.)
John G. Wooley, County Coordinator, stated the County has dealt with these two
companies and they are both respectable. Mr. Wooley stated the Bid Review Committee
thought it would be good to have contracts with both companies.
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Commissioner Hatch moved to approve contracting with 9-Lives Disaster
Solutions and The Management Experts, LLC for general Emergency Management
Services. Commissioner Caruthers seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 26 was at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, to consider authorization to purchase a large flat-screen television monitor for
Emergency Management with appropriate budget amendment.
John G. Wooley, County Coordinator, advised that on July 25, 2008 the EOC
Office would be hosting a Senior Leadership Program. Mr. Wooley stated equipment
would be needed to do Power Point and other presentations. He requested permission to
purchase a 52” flat-screen for this purpose which would exceed his purchasing authority
of $3,500.00. He asked for authority to purchase up to a maximum of $6,000.00. He
stated he would purchase the monitor off State contract unless it could not arrive in time
then he would have to advertise for bids.
Commissioner Hatch suggested that he consult the Florida Association of
Counties (FAC) to possibly utilize their purchasing power for contracts.
Commissioner Fowler moved to authorize a maximum of $6,000.00 to purchase a
large flat-screen television monitor for Emergency Management off State contract or if
not available to advertise for RFP with the appropriate budget amendment.
Commissioner Hatch seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Since Agenda Items No. 27 and 28 had been previously heard, at 7:33 p.m.
Chairman Udell skipped to Agenda Item No. 29 under GENERAL BUSINESS which
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was for the Chairman to call for emergency items. (Any item that the Board agrees to
consider will be heard under Agenda Item No. 36, Emergency Agenda Items).
There were two items to consider.
A. Consider the approval of a Subordination Agreement for Allen and
Tiffanny Sanders, SHIP clients. (Hal A. Airth, County Attorney)
B. Consider adjusting the rates on the Solid Waste Disposal Agreement.
(T. Jerry Sikes, Public Works Director)
Commissioner Hatch moved to approve adding the two above emergency items to
the Agenda. Commissioner Caruthers seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 30 was to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting
held on June 3, 2008.
There were no corrections or additions.
Commissioner Hatch moved to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting
held on June 3, 2008 as written. Commissioner Maxwell seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 31 was for Public Concerns and Comments. (Come forward to
the podium --- limit comments to five minutes.)
There were none.
Agenda Item No. 32 was for Constitutional Officers’ Reports.
There were none.
Agenda Item No. 31 was for Staff Reports.
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A) John G. Wooley, County Coordinator, reported he had recently attended the
Small County Coalition meeting with Commissioner Maxwell.
B) T. Jerry Sikes, Public Works Director, had no report.
C) Scott Racow, Public Safety Director, had no report.
D) John D. Hales, Jr., Director of Libraries, was not present.
E) Hal A. Airth, County Attorney, had no report.
F) Greg Scott, Parks & Recreation Director, was not present.
G) Katherine Allen, Suwannee County Extension Director, reminded everyone of
the CARES dinner on July 1, 2008.
Agenda Item No. 34 was to discuss, with possible Board action, the Public Safety
Director applications and to select individuals to be interviewed.
The following is a list of the qualified applicants selected by the Commissioners
to be interviewed:
1. Commissioner Maxwell - Phillip Oxendine
2. Commissioner Caruthers - Wendy Cason
3. Commissioner Udell - Ken Willis
4. Commissioner Hatch - Charlie Conner
5. Commissioner Fowler - David Knowles
Commissioner Hatch suggested background checks be done on all five candidates
and if anyone is eliminated, that Commissioner would chose another candidate.
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After a brief discussion, Commissioner Hatch moved to select the five above
mentioned applicants to be interviewed for the Public Safety Director position, authorize
background checks to be done on all five candidates and, if candidate fails the
background check, that Commissioner would choose another candidate. Commissioner
Caruthers seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
After a brief discussion regarding a date for the interviews, Commissioner Hatch
moved to conduct the interviews for the five candidates for Public Safety Director on July
1, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Live Oak City Hall. Commissioner Fowler seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 35 was for the Chairman to appoint three (3) Commissioners
and two (2) citizens to serve on the Value Adjustment Board (VAB), and designate one
(1) of the Commissioners and one (1) of the citizens to serve as alternate members as of
September 1, 2008.
Chairman Douglas Udell asked for volunteers to serve on the VAB Board.
Commissioner Caruthers, Commissioner Fowler and Commissioner Udell will serve on
the VAB. Commissioner Fowler will serve as the alternate and Commissioner Udell will
be the Chairman of the VAB.
Chairman Udell appointed Charles Hatch and Jimmy Clay from the list of citizens
who had agreed to serve on the VAB Board if selected. Chairman Udell added Jimmy
Clay would be the alternate.
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Commissioner Fowler stated he felt the citizens who serve on the VAB should be
reimbursed for their travel and per diem when attending the meetings.
Commissioner Hatch announced he would abstain from voting because of family
and business connections with Charles Hatch.
Commissioner Fowler moved to approve the aforementioned three (3)
Commissioners and two (2) citizens as members of the VAB Board for 2008 and to
authorize travel and per diem for the citizens when they attend meetings. Commissioner
Caruthers seconded and the motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Hatch abstaining.
Agenda Item No. 36 was for Emergency Agenda Items.
A. Consider approval of a Subordination Agreement for Allen and Tiffanny
Sanders, SHIP clients.
County Attorney Hal Airth stated that Mr. and Mrs. Allen were refinancing their
home at a lower interest rate and he recommended approval.
Commissioner Hatch moved to approve the Subordination Agreement for Allen
and Tiffanny Sanders, SHIP clients. Commissioner Caruthers seconded and the motion
carried unanimously. (See Agreement No. 2008-62)
B. Consider adjusting the rates on the Solid Waste Disposal Agreement.
T. Jerry Sikes, Public Works Director, stated the Agreement needs modifying to
adjust the rates for new clients. He added the only adjustment now is CPI.
After some discussion regarding a formula and actual figures needed,
Commissioner Hatch moved to table the issue until the next regular Board meeting to
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allow sufficient time for preparing some numbers. Commissioner Fowler seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
At 8:20 p.m. Chairman Udell returned to Agenda Item No. 33 which was for
Staff Reports and recognized Greg Scott, Parks & Recreation Director, who was not
present earlier in the meeting when this item was addressed.
Mr. Scott gave a brief overview of the activities the Recreation Department is
involved in. He mentioned the coaching situation and that the Recreation Board was
addressing these issues.
Mr. Scott informed the Board that the Recreation Department had a 1989 pickup
truck that the Live Oak Police Department was interested in to use for animal control. He
stated the truck is valued at approximately $300.00.
Commissioner Maxwell stated he felt the truck should be surplused and given to
the City.
Commissioner Maxwell moved to surplus the 1989 pickup truck and donate it to
the Live Oak City Police Department at no cost. Commissioner Caruthers seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 37 was for Board Members’ Inquiries, Requests and
Comments.
Commissioner Maxwell stated he had received calls requesting more MSBUs for
paving roads. He added he felt the County should take a look at what other counties are
doing and capitalize on their experience.
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Commissioner Caruthers agreed with Commissioner Maxwell and thought the
MSBU would be a good tool to use because of the economical situation.
Commissioner Caruthers reminded everyone he needed bail money to get him out
of jail on June 26, 2008 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) fund raiser.
Commissioner Fowler moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Hatch
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
WITNESSED BY:
______________________________
DOUGLAS M. UDELL, CHAIRMAN
________________________, D. C. SUWANNEE COUNTY BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
_______________________
KENNETH DASHER
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
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