Dixie County Advocate, Cross City, Florida Thursday, March 10, 2005


 Regular Meeting
 Dixie County Board of
 County Commissioners
 Dixie County
 Courthouse -
 Commission Meeting
 Room
 Cross City, Florida
 10:00 AM
 February 3, 2005
 The Dixie County Board of County
Commissioners of Dixie County,
Florida, met on Thursday, February 3,
2005, at 10:00 AM in a regular
meeting, in the County
Commissioner's Meeting Room, in the
Dixie County Courthouse, Cross City,
Florida.
 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
 Marcus A. Hays, Chairman
 John L Driggers, Vice-Chairman
 James T. Valentine
 Hoyt J. "Buddy" Lamb
 'Alton J. Land
 STAFF PRESENT
 Joe Hubert Allen, Clerk of Court
 Carla B. Downing, Deputy Clerk
 Joey Lander, County Attorney
 Arthur Bellot, County Coordinator
 CALL TO ORDER
 The meeting was called to order by
the Chairman, Marcus A. Hays.
 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
 Invocation by Commissioner
Valentine
 Pledge to flag led by Commissioner
Driggers
 Welcome by Commissioner Hays
 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 Commission Minutes, Regular
Meeting of January 20', 2005
presented for approval.
 Commissioner Hays inquired of Joey
Lander, County Attorney, if he had
read the minutes.
 Mr. Lander recommended the
minutes for approval.
 Motion by Commissioner Lamb,
seconded by Commissioner Valentine
and carried to approve the minutes as
presented.
 OCEAN POND ISSUE
DISCUSSED
 Commissioner Hays stated that he
recognizes several people attending
and that he would like to break from
the agenda to address the matter of the
Ocean Pond issue.
 Billy Keen informed the Board that
he and Joey Lander talked prior to the
meeting today. According to the
LDR's if someone has a complaint it
should be filed directly with the zoning
official (Billy Keen) and then I will get
with Joey Lander, County Attorney, for
review. If it can't be resolved it goes
to the circuit court.
 Joey Lander stated that a special
.exception is granted or denied by the
Board of Adjustment. At that time,
there is a 30 day time frame for anyone
to appeal the BOA decision. The
appeal is filed in circuit court. After
that 30 day time period there is no
granting or denying of that special
exception. Any person that has a
problem should send a letter of
complaint to the Building and Zoning
Official, Billy Keen. If a violation is.
found, a letter will be sent to the owner
of the special exception stating those
violations. If it is not corrected it can
be filed with the Circuit Court as a 2nd
Degree Misdemeanor Case (Criminal).
If the court finds them guilty of the
violation the penalty will be assessed
according to the law. Joey read from
the LDR's regarding adjoining
property owners. You can file in
circuit court for an emergency hearing
if a nuisance is being caused to your
residence. The court will decide issues
relating to the nuisance.
 Laura Lindee inquired about the
 issue with the resolution/ordinance.
 Joey stated that, since the last
 meeting, he has examined the LDR's
closely and it states that a special
exception only needs to be approved
by the Board of Adjustment by
resolution, an ordinance wasn't
needed.
 Dot Cassidy came forward to inquire
 about the regulations. She asked if
 Resolution 96-16 is the only thing that
 a complaint can be filed on.
 Joey Lander stated that she could
 also file a nuisance complaint with the
 circuit court.
 Dean Chambers asked why the
 county couldn't pass an ordinance to
 help them out of the situation.
 Billy Keen stated that no ordinance
 can be passed in conflict of the LDR's.
 Joey Lander stated that the LDR's
 does not limit to just the owner of the
 property with the special exception.
 The person out there on the property
 running at 10:00 PM can be charged
 with a violation.
 Ms. Lindee stated that they are in
 this predicament due to the Board of
 Adjustment (the Board of County
 Commission) not investigating
 enough. Hopefully, you the current
 BOA will be more hesitate to approve
 special exceptions. This is the reason I
 would like to see the study done back
 in 1996 for this special exception.
 Donald Warhurst came forward and
 stated that his concern is the quality of
 life and the probability of water
 pollution this is being created in the
 Ocean Pond area.
 Commissioner Hays stated that he
 did talk with a representative from
 SRWMD and they assured him that it
 would take a lot of oil being dumped to
 cause a water problem to the nearest
 neighbor.
 EDWIN MCCOOK. PUBLIC USE
 fnR"INATAIYR IU WANNM


RIVER WATER MA]

 Mr. McCook appeared
Board to present the Pay
of Taxes (PILT) check in
of $21,816.20. He
provision regarding a 10
SRWMD made a decisi
would take the taxable
continue to pay.the payme
 The Board thanked Mr
his support of PILT.
 BARNEY BENETI'
RESOURCES
SUWANNEE RIVER
MANAGEMENT DISTR
 Mr. Benette informed t
as part of a Cooperatii
Partner (CTP) Agreement


NAGEMENT

d before the
merit in Lieu
n the amount
discussed a
year cap and
ion that they
amount and
ent.
. McCook for

E, WATER
ENGINEER,
 WATER
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he Board that
ng Technical
t with FEMA,


the SRWMD has accepted delegation
and responsibility for the map
modernization program for all of the
area it governs. The SRWMD vision
is to develop a District-wide program
that provides more accurate and
complete flood hazard information for
counties within the District. The
process of updating the maps is
underway and they will be brought
current with road names. The District
needs the full support and involvement
of all to achieve this vision. The work
will be done at no direct cost to the
county except for limited staff time.
 He requested that the Board approve
 the Federal Emergency Management
 Agency Community Partner
* Memorandum of Agreement for this
purpose.
 Motion by Commissioner Lamb,
 seconded by Commissioner Valentine
 and carried to approve the
 memorandum of agreement.
 Commissioner Lamb stated that
 Local Sources need to know that we,
 are helping on this project.
 SLANDE CELESTE, HEALTH
 PROMOTION AND EDUCATION
 COORDINATOR, DIXIE COUNTY
 HEALTH DEPARTMENT
 Ms. Celeste.came before the Board
 and discussed the healthy lifestyle
 event coming up on February 21"t,
 called Step Up, Florida! 2005. She
 stated she is here today to invite Dixie
 County to participate in this statewide
 event and request the Board to adopt a
 proclamation to encourage all residents
 of Dixie County to set goals to
 improve their health and wellness.
 "Step Up, Florida!" is being launched
 to motivate all residents to make
 healthy choices and strive for healthy
 lifestyles.
 Motion- by Commissioner Valentine,
 seconded by Commissioner Driggers
 and carried to adopt Proclamation No.
 2005-01.
 GAYLE LOVELACE, VISION
 REALTY OF THE GULF COAST,
 SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
 Ms. Lovelace presented information
 on International Environmental
 Technologies, Inc., a waste
 management company. She stated that
 this company is willing to spend up to
 $20 million for acreage in Dixie
 County.
 After some discussion, the Board
 agreed for Commissioner Hays, Arthur
 Bellot, Joe Ruth, and Joey Lander to
 meet with Frank Darabi and Ms.
 Lovelace for further discussion on this
 matter.
 CHARLENE WHITE; DIXIE SOIL
 AND WATER CONSERVATION
 DISTRICT
 Ms. White reported to the Board that
 the Poster Contest has been taken care,
 of; Arthur Bellot and others made
 donations toward it. She thanked the
 Board and Mr. Bellot for their support.
 K.C. AND CAPTAIN CAMPBELL,
 DEER CREEK SUB-DIVISION
 RESIDENTS
 Ms. Campbell informed the Board
 that she is here regarding concerns and
 questions about keeping animals in
 residential/rural areas of Dixie County.
 She said it is her understanding that
 there are no restrictions as to how
 many animals or types of animals you
 can have on any certain acreage. We
 have a nuisance situation including
 animal noises and excessive waste
 causing terrible odors. We are
 concerned about the waste getting into
 our water. We have questions about
 the county leash law and we can not
 get a deputy to check out the situation.
 We only needed a report and they
 would not write a report.
 Billy Keen commented that Ms.
 Campbell is correct; we donot have a
 restriction on the number of animals
 per lot or acre. There is a setback of
 100 feet from the property line on all
 sides.
 Ms. Campbell stated they can not
 even open the windows on a nice day.
 The noise and smell is terrible. Mr.
 Campbell said that he would like to sit
 on his porch, but the odor and noise is
 so bad he can't.
 Joey Lander stated that they could
 file a nuisance case in circuit court for
 an emergency hearing.
 Ms. Campbell asked if the
 Commission could- adopt an ordinance
 limiting the number of animals per
 acre.
 The Board instructed Billy Keen to
 research how surrounding and rural
 counties address this type of issue and
 bring it back to the Board at a later
 JERRY OBRIEN
 Mr. Obrien inquired about leasing
 property at the Cross City Airport. A
 friend wants to lease a portion of the
 airport for a business:
 Commissioner Driggers stated that
 Dixie Aviation has the lease and-it is
 under their control. But the Board has
 sites for businesses to use near the
 airport in the industrial park area.
 Commissioner Hays commented that
 the county could not afford the upkeep
 of the airport and it went up for bid as
 a lease.
 Joey Lander stated that he could
 offer to sub-lease a portion of the
 property from Dixie Aviation.
 The Board instructed Billy Keen to
 get with Mr. Obrien and show him the
 sites that are available at the industrial
 park.
 JOE SPRADLEY, HORSESHOE
 BEACH MARINA OWNER
 Mr. Spradley informed the Board
 that he is loosing business and if
 something doesn't happen soon he is
 going to be in real trouble. On low
 tide boats can not get in and out of the
 canal to his marina. It is really hurting


his business. These boaters are not
going to continue to sit there 2-3 hours
and then drag their boats back through
the mud.
 Commissioner Valentine stated that
he is aware of the problem. FEMA
was asked to dredge it, now Natural
Resources Conservation Services
(NRCS) is involved. They have set
aside $150,000 for the project which
appears to be an inadequate amount.
 Arthur Bellot stated he has met with
FEMA numerous times. They met
yesterday again. FEMA was
considering dredging all three (3)
canals. NRCS is only going to dredge
the main channel. FEMA has a 95/5
match and NRCS is going to be a
75/25 match. Spoil is the problem.
When you have to load and haul the
spoil to another site $150,000 doesn't


go far. The Army Corps of Engineers
are involved, potentially in permitting.
 Frank Darabi was present and asked
the Board to declare this an emergency
project and approve for him to do a
cost estimate. He stated that this will
save time and allow him to get with
NRCS to see if they can pay for the
project. We have an approved spoil
site left over from the 1993 dredging.
 Motion by Commissioner Valentine,
seconded by Commissioner Driggers
and carried to declare the canal project
an Emergency due to rescue boats not
being able to get in and out now on
low tide if needed, and deep water
vessels can not get in and out on low
tide. Frank Darabi is to go ahead with
the cost estimate.
 DICK EDWARDS, COMMUNITY
PROGRAMS CONSULTING
 Mr. Edwards presented the Dixie
County Grants Status Report dated
February 3, 2005. He discussed the
2004 Hurricane Damage Assessment
& Housing Recovery Program, the
CDBG Disaster, Recovery Initiative,
and the CDBG 2005 Housing
Revitalization Program.
 Septic permitting problems from the
Health Department were discussed.
Time is of the essence. The CDBG
2005 Housing Revitalization Funds
must be spent by April 1It, 2005 in
order to qualify for an additional
$750,000 for the 2005-06 CDBG
funding cycle.
 Commissioner Hays stated that he
had spoken with the Health
Department yesterday and Arthur
Bellot emailed Sable Boiling about the
matter. One septic permit has been
issued and hopefully' we will have
quicker response.
 FRANK DARABI, COUNTY
ENGINEER
 Mr. Darabi discussed the Horseshoe
Beach Water Plant Grant. The Town
of Horseshoe Beach Council is
requesting to lease the 5 acres adjacent
to the spoil site.
 Motion by Commissioner Valentine,
seconded by Commissioner Driggers
and.carried for Joey Lander to.get with
Conrad Bishop, Attorney for HSB, to
work up a negotiable lease which will
be brought back to the Board for
approval.
 BREAK FOR LUNCH AT 12:10
PM
 RECONVENUED AT 1:35 PM
 FRANK DARABI, COUNTY
ENGINEER
 Mr. Darabi stated that aside from the.
new waste facilities Ms. Lovelace
discussed, we need to solve the
problem with the transfer station. A
cover needs to be put on it. It is going
to cost the county between $150-
180,000 for the cover. The Board
needs to discuss it and give me
direction' in order to respond to the
DEP situation. You need to consider
"door to door collection" in your
discussion; because this is the next
step in the future.
 The storm water repairs at the C & D
are almost completed. Joe Ruth and
his crew have done a great job. There
are some high spots that will be fixed
soon.
 JERRY PRATER, VETERANS
SERVICE OFFICER
 Mr. Prater presented the Dixie
County Veterans Service Activity
Report for the month of January,2005.
 He included information from the
American Forces Press Service dated
February 1, 2005 regarding the Senate
seeking doubling of the GI Survivors'
Benefit.
 CHAD REED, EMERGENCY
 SERVICES DIRECTOR
 Chad Reed presented the Dixie
 County EMS Emergency and Non-
 emergency Monthly Reports for
 January 2005.
 He reported that two ambulances
 have been sold by auction and he is
 looking at buying the van from SREC
 for non-emergency transport that is
 currently being leased.
 Commissioner Lamb commented
 that it would be much like a gift; it will
 be very low in cost to the county.
 Chad informed the Board of the
 upcoming events:
 February 7t--Bike Helmet Seminar
 at Anderson Elementary-8:30 AM
 February 17t---Life Saving Awards
 Presentation at BCC Meeting
 February 21st-Bike Helmet
 Seminar at Old Town Elementary-
 8:30 AM
 Sheriff, Dewey Hatcher will be
 assisting with presenting the Life
 Saving Awards.
 ISO inspections scheduled for early
 March 2005 were discussed. Each Fire
 Department has a list of things to do.
 We expect to have very good results.
 This will help drop the insurance costs
 Sto county residents.
 Computer software is being' updated
 from 1999 to 2005 model at the EMS
 Office funded with Federal Funds.,
 Chad Reed recommended adoption
 of a resolution granting permission to
 apply for a grant to purchase CPR
 machines.
 Motion by Commissioner Valentine,
 seconded by Commissioner Driggers
 and carried to approve this resolution
 to be prepared by Chad Reed. This
 will be Resolution No. 2005-04.
 Mr. Reed recommended, adoption of
 a resolution granting permission to
 apply for a grant to purchase an
 Electronic Reporting System to enter
 data for on site emergencies.
 Motion by Commissioner Driggers,
 seconded by Commissioner Valentine
 and carried to approve this resolution
 to be prepared by Chad Reed. This
 will be Resolution No. 2005-05.
 Chad reported that Sherry Warner is


back at work. She has been out since
the accident on workers compensation
but pulled her first shift yesterday. She
is glad to be back to work and we are
very glad she is doing well.
 Jim Tatum has been out since early
November. He has been diagnosed
with Multiple Sclerosis. We need to
remember him as he is not doing well.
When he was working he drove over
100 miles one way. He loves Dixie
County and considers it home.
 Chad reported that the calendars
have been approved. The final version
is underway and we should be
receiving 5000; 1000 per district.
 911 System discussed. Miami-Dade
County and several other large South
Florida Counties are sponsoring a Bill
in the Legislature to give counties the
right to add $.50 per phone or possibly


$1.00 per phone to the phone bill for
311 funding. If it is approved we
would like it to say 311 or 911; or
however the Board 'of County
Commissioners deem most .efficiently
used.
 Meeting on FEMA issues with the
Florida Congressional Delegation in
Washington on February 16th, 2005.
 Dick Edwards discussed briefly
monies available for Local Mitigation
Strategy that was previously adopted
by resolution. We need to get this
committee re-organized.
 Commissioner Lamb stated that he
would like to continue to be on the
committee. The Board approved.
 Chad discussed Post/Pre Mitigation.
He stated that these and the ones
mentioned by Mr. Edwards should be
monitored together. The reports are
important. We want to use these
project funds to do several projects like
a generator for the courthouse.
 Arthur Bellot discussed the
insurance reimbursement for the
hurricane and storm damage. FEMA
will be picking up the deductible. We
need to go with metal roofs for all the
repairs.
 Dick Edwards informed the Board
that they need to hire a Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
worker.
 Motion by Commissioner Driggers,
seconded by Commissioner Valentine
to pay the down payment assistance
element in the housing program as
emergency.
 Mr. Edwards informed the Board of
two conflicts of interest; Lori Hodge,
Commissioner Driggers' daughter and
Annie Mae Valentine, Commissioner.
Valentine's mother.
 Commissioner Valentine and
Commissioner Driggers requested
waivers of conflict in these two
projects.
 Motion by Commissioner Lamb,
seconded by Commissioner Land and
carried by Chairman Hays to approve
the waivers of conflict as discussed
above.
 BETTIE GAIL OSTEEN,
INDIGENT HEALTHCARE AGENT
 Ms. Osteen was not present, but her
report was presented by Mr. Joe
Hubert Allen, Clerk of Court, for the
month of December 2004, dated
January 24, 2005.
 HOLLY HOUGHTON, COUNTY
AGENT
 Commissioner Hays stated that
 Holly presented a report to him. No
 copy was presented to the Clerk.
 JACK SPIVEY, BUILDING
 OFFICIAL
 Arthur Bellot presented the Building
 and Zoning Department Report dated
 January 31, 2005. Mr. Spivey was out
 sick and John Jenkins had to leave for
 an appointment.
 JOE PRICE RUTH, RECYCLING
 COORDINATOR
 Mr. Ruth informed the Board that he
 has been observing the county with
 Leslie Hodelin of FEMA. FEMA
 reports that debris management is good
 and we are down to 2 bum sites.
 Arthur Bellot discussed acquiring
 equipment for FEMA recovery; it
 should be rented.
 Joe discussed the needed repairs to
 the 2000 Mack Truck. All indications
 were' that it was a turbo charger. We
 put one on, it cleared up, and then it
 ran away again. Nextran wants it
 brought in for repairs. The auxiliary
 drive shaft may be the problem. Joe
 requested permission to take it in and
 have it repaired.
 Board approved for him to make the
 necessary repairs.
 JOE HUBERT ALLEN, CLERK OF
 CLERK
 A- Action Ite:. Satisfaction of
 Deferred Payment Loan Agreement
 from Dixie County to Robert and
 Gail Jerrells to acknowledge full
 payment of the indebtedness of
 satisfaction of the mortgage presented
 for approval and signature by the
 Chairman.


 Motion by Commissioner Valentine,
on behalf of Chairman Hays, seconded
by Commissioner Land and carried to
approve the Satisfaction.
 B-Action Itemi. Request from
Sheriff, Dewey Hatcher, Sr. for
Budget Amendments for the
operation of the Dixie County
Sheriffs Department for the FY
10/01/04 09/30/05 submitted for
 approval as follows: 1) COPS in
School Grant-2002SHWX0014-
10/01/04 thru 12/31/04 $14,893.68. 2)
2002-2003 VOCA Grant-V3181-
September 2004 $2.703.02.
 Motion by Commissioner Lamb,
seconded by Commissioner Valentine
and carried to approve the budget
amendment requests for Sheriff
Hatcher.
 IA-Action Itemn. The New Lease
between the Dixie County Board of
Commissioners and United States
Postal Service for the Horseshoe Beach
Post Office facility presented for
approval. The term of the lease would
be September 1, 2006 through August
31, 2011 with an annual rental amount
of $3,950.00.
 After some discussion, motion by
Commissioner Valentine, seconded by
Commissioner Driggers and carried to
table the decision until the next
meeting.
 [B-Information ItemF. The fully
executed' Agreement between the
County and the NCF Regional
Planning Council to complete the
annual verification of hazardous waste
management has been received.
 [C-Information Item]: Amendment
No. 1 to Project Agreement No. 69-
4209-5-1676, Emergency Watershed
Protection Program has been received
fully executed by the USDA Natural
Resources Conservation Service. ,
 PD-Action Iteml: Judge Collins;
Circuit Court, Third Judicial Circuit
regarding court-related technology
needs is requesting a committee
member from Dixie County.
 Arthur Bellot was appointed by the
Board.
 A copy of the response letter by Mr.
Allen that was requested by the Board
at the last meeting regarding this
subject was presented.
 ARTHUR BELLOT, COUNTY
COORDINATOR
 Arthur Bellot presented the results of
the items sent for auction. The Board
will be receiving a check in the amount
of $18,236.00.
 The local county auction is
scheduled for March 5 2005 at 10:00
AM. The Board asked for a list of the
property that will be auctioned.
 BellSouth Work Order 53N71006N-
FL999H622965 (work location in
Rocky Creek) presented for approval.
 Motion by Commissioner Valentine,
seconded by Commissioner Driggers
and carried to approve the work order
and for Mr. Bellot to send the standard
letter.
 Mr. Bellot presented a copy of a
 letter from DEP Domestic Waste
 Engineer, Hemdon Sims. Mr. Sims
informs that the proposed
Barber/Jackson Tract site was
inspected by DEP on December 9,
2004 and it meets the requirement of
Chapter 62-640, F.A.C., for land
application residuals. The Town of
Cross City will submit an application
for minor revision to add the
Barber/Jackson site to their wastewater
facility permit.
 Arthur updated the Board on the
Turner Point Project.
 A check was received in the amount
of $2,902 for guardrail repair in the
Horseshoe Road area. Arthur
recommended approval of the project
to be completed by Summerville
Electric.
 The Board approved the
recommendation.
 The problem with the water heater at
the jail was discussed. The new water
heater price has gone up to
approximately $25,000 since last
discussed. Arthur stated he needs


direction from the Board. It is going to
cost approximately $11,000 to repair
the existing one. We can save over
$2,000 ordering direct from Ken Clary
Company of Atlanta, Georgia.
 Motion by Commissioner Valentine,
seconded by Commissioner Driggers
and carried to order the part and repair
the old water heater, since the price of
a new one would be approximately
$25,000.
 The Anderson Boat Ramp Park was
discussed. A FRDAP Grant is needed
for this. We can put in picnic tables
and some limerock. A plant survey
and animal survey is needed. The start
process for zoning of green space is
recommended. This is a requirement
of the grant.
 The Board agreed to the
recommendation.
 The paperwork needs to be filed to
close out the Little League Project. A
requirement of the grant is for an
attachment to be filed with the deed
stating that for 25 years it can't be
anything but a park.
 Motion by Commissioner Driggers,
on behalf of Chairman Hays, seconded
by Commissioner Valentine and
carried to approve the filing of this
notice.
 Commissioner Hays thanked the
Road Department and Cross City
Corrections for their help.
 Arthur informed the Board that the
Dixie Education Foundation will host a
fish fry tomorrow at the city park
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for $5.00 per
plate.
 JOEY LANDER, COUNTY
ATTORNEY
 Mr. Lander read 4 Public Notice of
Application for an Environmental
Resource Permit from the SRWMD.
The application is for the Old Town
Subdivision Modification by Herring
Properties, LLC, on 30 acres. The
project is located in Township 10 East,
Range 13 West, Section 13, in Dixie
County. Any comments regarding the
application must be submitted to the
SRWMD.
 Joey Lander requested a waiver of
 conflict in future county business
 dealing with Dale Herring, due to Mr.
 Herring being his business partner as
 co-owners of the Dixie County
 Advocate.
 Motion by Commissioner Valentine,
 seconded by Commissioner Driggers
 and carried to approve the waiver of
 conflict for Mr. Lander.
 COMMISSIONER ITEMS
 Commissioner Driggers discussed
 the land proposal for the prison annex;
 such as the deeds and surveys being in
 order and the markers.
 Commissioner Hays discussed the
 road route to get to the annex and
 transfer station. The old road used to
 the bagging plant was discussed.
 Commissioner Lamb informed the
 Board that he has been contacted by
 Len Beckham and requested for the
 County to fence in the dumpster on the
 comer of his property near the transfer
 station. This will be looked into.
 Joe Ruth stated he would like for it
 to be moved.
 Commissioner Valentine requested
 help from his fellow Commissioners to
 bring the Shired Island Park back up to
 standard by allowing him to use the
 dump trucks and crew to move the
 sand donated by Johnny Stephenson to
 the site as soon as possible.
 Howard Reed, County Road
 Superintendent, asked for direction as
 to when the Board wanted him to pull
 the trucks and crew members from
 other projects.
 The Board agreed that it could be
 done on Monday, February 7tb.
 Commissioner Hays commented that
 some county roads in his district need
 attention. The turn outs need repairing
 and we need a crew back on this as
 soon as possible.
 Arthur Bellot stated that two of the
 dump trucks will be paid out this year
 and we need to be looking at
 purchasing a couple more.


 Mike Moore, Dixie County
Advocate Publisher, commented that
the Girls Varsity Basketball Team has
a 15/4 record. The Senior Girls will be
recognized at tonight's game at 6:00
PM.
 VOUCHERS APPROVED
 Vendor 10054 -10176
 Payroll 9689 9796
 RECESSED TO WORKSHOP AT
4:00 PM
 RECESSED FOR EXECUTIVE
SESSION AT 4:40
PMRECONVENUED WORKSHOP
AT 5:26 PM
 RETURNED TO REGULAR
 MEETING AT 5:30 PM
 ADJOURN
 Motion was made by Commissioner
 Land, seconded by Commissioner
 Driggers and carried to adjourn at 5:31
 PM.
 Marcus A. Hays, Chairman
 Joe Hubert Allen, Clerk of Court

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 DIXIE COUNTY COMMISSION

 NOTICE OF PROGRAM AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARING

 AND ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING

 The Dixie County Commission is considering requesting permission from the Florida
Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to amend the County's Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Revitalization Program which involves Repairing or replacing a
minimum of 20 houses located in the unincorporated areas of Dixie County occupied by low
to moderate income households.The anticipated budget revisions for the modified program


are:

ACTIVITY


CURRENT BUDGET LM%


Housing Rehabilitation........
Temporary Relocation..........
SHIP Match...............
Administration................
TOTAL CDBG BUDGET...............


LI-M CII. . ..I M -toin".-'-- -.ut.I LM,1'/


 $628,500
 9,000
 350,000
 112,500
$1,100,000


100%
100%
100%
N/A


(Approximate)
$634,800
 2,700
 100,000
 112 500
$850,000


100%
100%
100%
N/A


LOCATION: County-Wide, Unincorporated areas

 A public hearing to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on the amendment
request will be held at the Dixie County Courthouse in the Commission Meeting Room which
is located at 401 North Cedar Street, in Cross City, FL, on March 17, 2005, at 6:20 p.m. A draft
copy of parts of the amendment request will be available for review at that time. A final copy
of the amendment request will be made available at the Dixie County Commission Office in the
Dixie County Courthouse, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. 4 p.m. no
more than five days after the amendment request is submitted to DCA. The amendment
request will be submitted to DCA as soon as possible after the scheduled public hearing. To
obtain additional information concerning the amendment request and the public hearing
contact Christina Missildine, CDBG Assistant, at the Dixie County Ambulance Service Offices.
387-B SE 22nd Ave.; Cross City, FL, 32628 or by telephoning 498-7525.


 The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Any
 handicapped person requiring an interpreter for the hearing impaired or the visually impaired
 should contact Dixie County Administrative Assistant, Denise Lytle at least five calendar days
 prior to the meeting and an interpreter will be provided. Any non-English speaking person
 wishing to attend the public hearing should also contact Ms. Lytle. To access a
 Telecommunication Device for Deft Person (TDD) please call 352-498-1206.

 The Citizen Advisory Task Force for this project will meet on March 17 at 4:30 p.m. In
 the Dixie County Commission Meeting Room located in the Dixie County Courthouse.


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