~ a AROUND LEVY COUNTY Page 6 taurspay, JANUARY 31, 2008 LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL Williston Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Banquet By KIM McLANE STAFF WRITER The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce had their 23rd Annual Installation dinner Fri., Jan. 25. The Chamber hosts the annual dinner for their members and associates to thank them for their support throughout WELCOME LITY OF WILLIS TON the year. It was held at Williston Crossings RV Resort and catered by the Women’s club. Judge Joe Smith installed the new 2008 board members and directors. The new Board of Directors are as follows; President Justin Head, Vice President Earl Ogle, treasurer Christie Eveland, and Secretary Jim Smith. Directors not pictured were; Lloyd Goodnow, Kimberly McLane, Jackie Price, Cathy Robinson, ; and Jill Tinney. Dr. Ken Schwiebert was the guest speaker and spoke about the Community Redevelopment Association, CRA, and how it will benefit the Williston Community. Several awards-and door prizes were.given out. Williston Crossings RV Resort, owned by Bill and Denise Martin, was awarded Business of the Year. Steve . McMillen was awarded the, New Business of the Year for the Williston Business Plaza, LLC. Steve was also awarded Past President’s award and a gavel to thank him for serving as president for 2006 and 2007. Director of the Year went to Jim Smith of Dixie’s Antiques. Last but not least, congratulations to Josh Hars and Donald Adkins who won the $5,000 super drawing. Journal photo by Kim McLane. ‘ Judge Joe Smith installed the new 2008 Williston Chamber of Commerce board members. Left to Right Jim Smith-Secretary, Earl Ogle-Vice President, Christie Eveland-Treasurer, 2007 president Steve McMillen, 2008 president Justin Head, and Director Cathy Robinson. PLANNING COMMISSION A public hearing on each petition as described below. will be conducted by the Planning Commission on Monday, February 4, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard during the course of action. The hearing will be held in the County Commissioner's Meeting Room. The Levy County Courthouse, 355 South Court Street, Bronson, Florida. The Planning Commission is not bound to consider the petitions in the order listed in this notice. Any of these petitions may be considered as.soon as the meeting commences. SVA 5-07 Croft Land Surveying representing Financial Fidelity, Inc., petitioning the board for a Variance from the Subdivision Regulations, Section 50-583 (|) Section Line Dedication, on a parcel of land located in the SE 1/4 of Section 4, Township 13S, Range 19E, in Levy County. Said parcel contains 19 acres more or less. This parcel is located within a Rural Residential “RR” zoning and has a land use designation of “LDR” Low Density Residential. (Golden Oaks Manor) PP 7-07 Croft Land Surveying representing Financial Fidelity, Inc., petitioning the board for a Preliminary Plat of “Golden Oaks Manor,” a subdivision located SE 1/4 of Section 4, Township 13S, Range 19E, in Levy County. Said parcel contains 19 acres more or less. This parcel is located within a Rural Residential “RR” zoning and has a land use designation of “LDR” Low Density Residential. This subdivision will consist of ten residential lots ranging from 1.6 to 1.93 in size. This subdivision is located within the Williston Municipal Service District. SE 5-07 Eng, Denman and Associates representing Corrie F. Bell, petitioning the; hoard \forvaj:: Special Exception to allow a major mining operation - borrow pit-for.commercial sales .of.sand,...: on a parcel of land located in the W % of Section 23, Township 14S, Range 18E, Levy County, Florida, together with an easement for ingress and egress over and across the East 60’ of the W Fanning Springs Chamber of Commerce Banquet February 12 Every year the Fanning Springs Chamber of Commerce pauses for a moment to remember those that have been influential throughout the year to their community and the people around them. Once again we will be honoring the Business of the Year, Non-Profit Organization of the Year, Volunteer of the Year as well as a number of individuals that have contributed unselfishly in ways that make them stand out in the community. The banquet will be held at the Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs on Tues., Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. They have a very good menu to order from and the cost for the evening will be your own check. In this way we can keep the cost down for those attending. There will be door prizes to be awarded to some lucky winners and a 50/50 drawing as well. If you would like to donate a door prize, please bring it along with your business card attached. We hope you will . make plans to join us for the evening. The Chamber office is now located at 9890 Florida Street in Fanning Springs. We have a small parking lot and we are connected to both the Greenway Trail and the Fort Fanning. Park. This makes a nice area to take your walks and for biking. The Fort Fanning Park has a sidewalk all the way through with benches to stop and take a break under the shade of the many trees. Many people are finding this the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely outing. oe ee TO THE HE COUNTY PAPER + EST. 19 LEYY COUNTY JOURNAT Berlon Weeks Appointed | to EZDA Board On Tues., Jan 22, the Levy County Board of County Commissioners unanimously appointed Berlon Weeks to the Levy County Enterprise Zone Development Agency. Mr. Weeks is a local businessman, resident of Bronson, and serves as a Bronson Town Commissioner. Mr. Weeks resides inside the boundaries of the Enterprise Zone, which was the requirement for the EZDA board vacancy. The Levy County EZDA had a vacancy due to the resignation of Robert E. ewyis in November 2007. |. Mr. Lowyns, was serving a divselyear term as a resident % of Section 23, Township 14S, Range 18E, in Levy County, Florida, lying South of the above described property. Said parcel contains 180 acres more or less and is located within an “A/RR” Agriculture/Rural Residential zone. ~ SE. 1-08 Michael Martin, American Truss of Chiefland, petitioning the board for a Special Exception to allow fabrication of wood roof and floor trusses, on a parcel of land located in U.S. 19 No. 1 Addition, Lot 19, Block B, Section 14, Township 11S, Range 14E, in Levy County. Said parcel contains 2.64 acres more or less. This parcel has a zoning designation of “C-3” Moderately Intensive Commercial and has a land use designation of “C” Commercial. Situs Address: 6750 NW 138" Place BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A public hearing on each petition as described below will be conducted by the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, February 5,.2008 at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard during the course of action. The hearing will be held in the County Commissioner’s Meeting Room, The Levy County Courthouse, 355 South Court Street, Bronson, Florida. The Board of County Commissioners is not bound to consider the-petitions in the order listed in this notice. Any of these petitions may be considered as soon as the meeting commences. SVA 5-07 Croft Land Surveying representing Financial Fidelity, Inc., petitioning the board for a Variance from the Subdivision Regulations, Section 50-583 (I) Section Line Dedication, on a parcel of land located in the SE 1/4 of Section 4, Township 13S, Range 19E, in Levy County. Said parcel contains 19 acres more or less. This parcel is located within a Rural Residential “RR” zoning and has a land use designation of “LDR” Low Density Residential. (Golden Oaks Manor) PP 7-07 Croft Land Surveying representing Financial Fidelity, Inc., petitioning the board for a Preliminary Plat of “Golden Oaks Manor,” a subdivision located SE 114 of Section 4, Township 13S, Range 19E, in Levy County. Said parcel contains 19 acres more or. less. This parcel is located within a Rural Residential “RR” zoning and has a land use designation of “LDR” Low Density Residential. This subdivision will consist of ten residential lots ranging from 1.6 to 1.93 in size. This subdivision is located within the Williston Municipal Service District. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT A public hearing on each petition as described below will be conducted by the Board of Adjustment on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard during the course of action. The hearing will be held in the County Commissioner's Meeting Room, The Levy County Courthouse, 355 South Court Street, Bronson, Florida. The Board of Adjustment is not bound to consider the petitions in the order listed in this notice. Any of these petitions may be considered as soon as the meeting commences. VA 1-08 Michael Martin, American Truss of Chiefland, petitioning the board for a Variance to the required parking space schedule (one space per 500 square feet of floor area), on a parcel of land. located in U.S. 19 No. 1 Addition, Lot 19, Block B, Section 14, Township 11S, Range 14E, in Levy County. Said parcel contains 2.64 acres more or less. This parcel has a zoning designation of “C-3” Moderately Intensive Commercial aed has a land use designation of “C Commercial. Situs Address: 6750 NW 138" Place Copies of said petitions with complete legal descriptions and subsequent staff reports will be available for review at the Levy County Development Department. For Information call 352-486- 5203. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard regarding the proposed petitions. Any person requiring reasonable accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact the County Commissioners Administration Office at 352-486-5218. SHOULD ANY AGENCY ““*8.conets OR PERSON DECIDE TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD oO WITH RESPECT TO ANY } ¢ MATTER CONSIDERED - AT SUCH MEETING, gf A RECORD OF THE ? PROCEEDING, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. Pub.: Jan 24, 31, 2008 f 4 ee svise fe-—M LES , - VA 1-08) eae cane up és | FREE Oyster Knife with the purchase of 1 Bushel-of O $6 99 Must present coupon to receive Knife _ ‘ A Knife pele customer 352-486-0113 352-490-4868 863 E. Thrasher Dr. Bronson, FL Prada Sno! | Attention Levy County Residents Are you 55+, unemployed and having difficulty finding a job? If you qualify, Experience Works has Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide (HHA) training and job opportunities at no cost to-you. For more information call Georgia Braswell (850) 973-9922 or Lana Brown (850) 922-0023 ext. 242 . Anational non-profit organization. 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Any business that spends money for business equipment over $5,000 and/or spends over $8,600 in building materials may be eligible for 97% of the State of Florida’s 6% sales tax to be refunded. C -Corporations and businesses that collect and remit sales tax are also eligible for job tax credits. More information on the Levy County EZDA incentives can be gathered by contacting Pam Blair, Executive Director of the Enterprise Zone Development Agency at 352-572-8072, mBlair@LevyCountyEZDA. org and by visiting the website at www.LevyCounty EZDA.org. GET RESULTS! | Place Your Classified Ad in the Journal Today!