The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - February 24, 2010
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Letter to the Editor:
out. Since there were no candidates on the ballot the campaign season has been relatively
quiet. The three incumbents, Councilmen Norm Shannahan, Larry Feldhusen and myself as
Re: POWER GIVEAWAY!
Mayor, were unopposed and will be sworn in at noon Wednesday at town hall.
Dissolve Inglis? Consider known and unknown consequences. The referendum
End of the Road - To anyone that hasn’t been to the county park at the end of the
gives you the power to choose and there’s no turning back. No advice on your choice is
road lately, it has been too cold for a lot of folks, you may want to check it out. The county
intended here. Besides owning Inglis land I have two parcels in the County, and speak of
has laid in new sand on the beach. There is also a new wooden fence surrounding the beach
them.
area and it looks like they have painted or spruced up the picnic pavilions. It really looks
ROADS on my County land are not paved and will never be. One parcel took me
great. Special Thanx to the county and our Commissioner Drew for improving the beach in
5 years of going to Bronson monthly, asking for a road to the property. It was put in on land
time for the swimming season. However the swimming issue resolves itself in town, there
donated by a neighbor, complete with rock and side ditches. Every 6 weeks the grader came
are people who like to swim at the end of the road.
and scraped off the rock into the ditches, leaving no water drainage, and no rock. After 10
Reserve a spot - Speaking of parks, anyone wishing to reserve a park for an event
years a slim layer of rock was reapplied after more Bronson trips. The grader soon took care
can do so by calling the town hall. Our Deputy Clerk now keeps a calendar for all the parks
of that. The other parcel in a subdivision serves many people and is in a washboard condi-
that lend themselves to that. Winding River, the pavilion at the WGP, Fisherman’s Park and
tion, rattling your teeth, along with the vehicles.
the Yacht Basin all now have a schedule. There is no charge for this but it helps in avoiding
TAXES. Save money on County land? Ad Valorem does not include Inglis, BUT
conflict and also we have to occasionally close a park for maintenance. Scheduling is on a
Non-Ad-Valorem assessments are MUCH more by adding road maintenance and fire tax
first come first serve basis.
to the bill.
Nitty Gritty - The town’s road name signs got a new coat of paint. Chris has bought
REPRESENTATION: Five County Commissioners require 3 votes to pass ordi-
some new traffic signs and will be installing them next week. The bid opening was held for
nances, but only one Commissioner cares about the Inglis district. Inglis requires 3 out of
the construction of new stairs at the WGP museum building. At their meeting this evening,
5, but ALL five, plus the mayor, care about Inglis
the Board of Trustees will select a bid for recommendation to the town council. The BOT
INFRASTRUCTURE: Inglis has Police, Fire, Road, Water, Community service,
agendas are posted and meetings are open to anyone who is interested in the park.
hurricane, emergency care, etc. The POWER is here and not 40 miles away. Look before
Congratulations to Deputy Cannon and his new bride Debbie Kubala who were
Betty Berger, Inglis
you leap.
married last Saturday in Yankeetown. Best wishes for the future.
Good Night and Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary, Mayor of Yankeetown
Inglis Commission Notes from Feb. 9th Meeting
Continued from the Feb. 17th Newscaster Report
Census Jobs Still Available
Bruce Day, Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, reported some zoning
The 2010 Census is fast approaching. The U.S. Census Bureau is still seeking lo-
changes in the making which would allow for bigger buildings on property and more park-
cal applicants in the area for Enumerator positions to begin soon. Enumerators will follow-
ing spaces. A planned industrial area is being prepared. Jeff Adams, Jesus Is! Ministries
up on those who have not sent their Census Questionnaire back in. The application process
requested former C-1 zoning of the property be reinstated.
only takes about 1 ½ hours. Application sites are in Fanning Springs, Inglis, Williston,
Resolution R1-10 Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad-Valorem Taxes brought
Cedar Key, Bronson and Chiefland. These are offered weekly at various times of day, in-
out as one stated to make it easier for assessing all property owners on any resolution. After
cluding evenings and weekends. Part-time or up to 40 hours a week may be worked. Hourly
much discussion Commissioner Bob Goode said this needs to be tabled and go to a special
pay in Levy County is $11.25 an hour along with a mileage reimbursement of 50 cents a
meeting/workshop but changed to this needs to be killed. There was no motion to accept the
mile. To sign up to apply, call toll-free at 866-861-2010.
resolution.
Three items pertaining to Summit Professional Services passed. The Inter-local
Agreement between Levy County and Inglis on Educational Systems and EMS Impact fees
REDUCED: EXCEPTIONAL LAKE ROUSSEAU
would only affect anyone who gets a new home permit. This discussion led to bringing back
HOME LOCATED ON LARGE DEEP WATER CA-
a new Permit/Code Enforcement contract with Walter Brown Municipal Services, costing
NAL! 3 BR, 3 BA, large great room with beamed ceil-
citizens several times more than they would pay the county. Commissioner Goode said ask
ings and fireplace, large loft with beamed ceilings and
the county to come back in and terminate Brown’s contract. With this Drew White stood up
storage area, newer kitchen, tile and carpet, 2+ car ga-
and said, "the Brown thing stinks, it was voted down 5 times, give Brown 30 day notice."
rage, large wrap around deck (newer) newer upgraded
Paving of a Cul De Sac on Lee Terrace as well as Live Oak Drive and Palmetto
siding & awnings. Boat ramp nearby. Asking $299,000.
Drive was discussed. When asked how the two streets were picked, Commissioner Kellman
said they were next on projected list to be paved 10 years ago.
EXQUISITE WITHLACOOCHEE WATERFRONT
John Seaman asked for some relief on a water bill for a broken water line stating
FAMILY PARADISE! CLOSE TO TOWN, LAKE
we should charge for water usage not breakage. The idea of a breakage fee could be looked
ROUSSEAU AND RAINBOW RIVER. PRIVATE
into. Any ideas would be entertained.
1 ACRE LUSH NATURAL SETTING. 2 BR, 2 1/2
Under regular agenda Planning Commission chair Dick Streeter said they are
BA Main House 2,016 SQ.FT. LIV AREA 1 BR, 2 BA
working on an R-3 high density residential. RABAC reported a meet the candidate forum
Guest House with split guest areas. 2 Car detached ga-
will be held March 6 (2 to 4 PM) at the Community Center. Commissioner Drinda Merritt
rage. Beautiful decks and screened rooms on both hous-
said her computer classes are winding up and she will help anyone with electronic filing
es, $595,000.
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