05/16/2007 Regular
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Key Largo, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
convened at 9:00 AM., at the Key Largo Library. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner
George R. Neugent and Mayor Mario DiGennaro. Absent was Commissioner Dixie M.
Spehar. Also present at the meeting were Thomas Willi, County Administrator; Danny
L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; County Staff, members of the press
and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board recognized Sheriff Richard D. Roth and State Representative Ron
Saunders who were both in attendance at today's meeting.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Proclamation declaring the week of May 20 through May 26, 2007 as
Emergency Medical Services Week.
Day.
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring May 22,2007 as Maritime
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation to observe the week of May 15, 2007 as
National Police Week, and to observe May 15,2007 as Peace Officers' Memorial
Day.
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring May, 2007 as National
Historic Preservation Month.
Presentation of Employee Service Award for the month of January, 2007, to
Charles White, Library Assistant, Key Largo, Community Services Division.
Presentation of Conch Certificate to Miss Brittany McMillan, Miss Florida Keys
for 2007.
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BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
McCoy granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
Board granted approval of Fiscal Year 2007 Rates and Charges for the Key West
International Airport, to become effective May 1, 2007.
Board granted approval of rate adjustments for the Parking Lot at the Key West
International Airport, as suggested by Republic Parking System, to become effective June
1,2007.
Board granted approval to award bid to Cay Clubs International LLC d/b/a Cristal
Clear Airport Services to provide an Airport Concession at Florida Keys Marathon
Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of I st Amendment to Lease
Agreement between Monroe County and Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 122,
excluding a portion of previously leased premises.
Board granted approval to submit a Multifamily Development and Residential
Care Facility Hurricane Program Application for Assistance to Meridian Community
Services Group, Inc., under a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery
Funding (Wilma) Grant Program received by the City of Key West to effect needed
repairs at Bayshore Manor Assisted Living Facility and to authorize the County
Administrator to execute any other required documentation in relation to the application
process.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Addendum to Contract
between Monroe county and Florida Keys Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,
Inc. (FKSPCA) allowing a CPI increase and approval of an increase in the amount by an
additional $787.62 monthly (25% CPI).
Board granted approval of various Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and
Resolutions for the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. I)
RESOLUTION NO. 161-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.2).
RESOLUTION NO. 162-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.3).
RESOLUTION NO. 163-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.4).
RESOLUTION NO. 164-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.5)
RESOLUTION NO. 165-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.6)
RESOLUTION NO. 166-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.7).
RESOLUTION NO. 167-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.8).
RESOLUTION NO. 168-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.9)
RESOLUTION NO. 169-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10)
RESOLUTION NO. 170-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. II).
RESOLUTION NO. 171-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12)
RESOLUTION NO. 172-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13)
RESOLUTION NO. 173-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14)
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RESOLUTION NO. 174-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15)
RESOLUTION NO. 175-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 176-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 177-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to award bid in the amount of$78,080 to Scale-Rite, Inc.
for two (2) 100 Ton Weighbridge Scale Decks for the Cudjoe Key and Key Largo
Transfer Stations.
Board granted approval to award bid and purchase one (1) Roll-otfHoist System
Truck with 30 Yard Container from Atlantic Truck Center in the total amount of
$115,841.00
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement for the
existing Emergency Generator Maintenance Contract between Monroe County and All
Power Generators, Corp. for one additional year.
Board granted approval to rescind approval to extend Contract between Monroe
County and Sub Zero, Inc. on a month-to-month basis for the central air-conditioning
maintenance and repair for the Lower Keys Facilities.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a month-to-month Extension
Agreement between Monroe County and Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. for the
testing, certification, and maintenance of the Monroe County Detention Center's fire
alarm system, building automation system, and smoke control system; the Juvenile
Justice Center's fire alarm system and building automation system; and the Courthouse
Annex's fire alarm system.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a new Lease Agreement
between Monroe County and F. James Chaplin, d/b/a Island Marina, Inc. for office space
in Marathon for the State Attorney and Public Defender.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal and Amendment
of Agreement between Monroe County and Synagro South, LLC successor and assignee
for Synagro Southeast, Inc. for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater
treatment plant, Roth Building, Tavernier, Florida, in order to exercise the second option
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to renew for an additional one-year period and clarify Item 4 in the original contract,
Contract Sum, and (2) Assignment and Assumption of Agreement of Contract and
Consent of Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.
Board granted approval of the Receipt of Monthly Report on Change Orders
reviewed by the County Administrator's Office. There were five (5) Change Orders
considered and approved by the County Administrator for the period beginning April I,
2007 and ending April 30, 2007, totaling a net credit of $82,889.26. Said list is
incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to award Hurricane Debris Monitoring and Disaster
Related Services and authorized execution of an Agreement for Consulting Services
between Monroe County and Beck Disaster Recovery, Inc. for same.
Board granted approval to enter into an Agreement for Professional Services
between Monroe County and MBI/K2M Architecture, Inc. for Construction
Administration Services at the Big Pine Key Community Center.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Consent to Assignment for
existing Contract between Monroe County and Parsons BrinckerhoffConstruction
Services, Inc. to assign Contract to restructured corporation named PB Americas, Inc.
Board granted approval to apply for and accept grant from the Florida Department
of State Historic Preservation Special Category for the Tavernier Old School.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Class A Emergency
Medical Services Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to Ocean
Reef Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., d/b/a Ocean Reef Public Safety Department for the
operation of an ALS transport ambulance service for the period June 1, 2007 through
May 31,2009.
Board granted approval of the ratification of the signing of an Award Letter by the
Mayor accepting additional Federal funds in the amount of $29,661.00 as a Modification
to the Emergency Management Base Grant Agreement #07BG-04-11-54-01-297 in the
amount of$102,929.00; and authorization for the County Administrator to execute any
other required documentation in relation to the application process.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement
between Monroe County and the City of Marathon to reimburse the municipality up to
$2,000.00 for the actual cost of their off-duty Marathon Fire Rescue employees' services.
These services were provided during a disaster drill held at the Marathon Airport on
February 8, 2007.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement
between Monroe County and Islamorada, Village ofIslands to reimburse the
Municipality $3,200.00 for the cost of instruction of National Incident Management
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System (NIMS) Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) courses. This
reimbursement will be paid from a Federally-Funded Subgrant Agreement with the State
of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, Contract No. 06-DS-3W-II-54-01-309.
Board granted approval of a request to enter into an Agreement between Monroe
County and American Coach Lines of Miami, Inc., to provide additional emergency
transportation services to Momoe County residents, guests, workforce and their
appropriately caged or crated pets during the evacuation, re-enty and recovery phase of
an emergency as determined by Monroe County Emergency Management.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement for the
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) between Monroe County and The Allen Group, for
the period of June 1, 2007 through May 30,2008 in the amount of$40,66740 per year.
Board granted approval to purchase one (1) Pierce Custom Enforcer Pumper
through "piggy-backing" bid 99-150 of Lake County, Florida for a purchase price of
$374,864.00 and issuance of Purchase Order to Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. for same.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Contract
Renewal between Monroe County and General Asphalt Co., Inc for purchase of asphalt
at a fixed price.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment (2nd
Amendment) to Agreement between Momoe County and Florida Keys Fishing
Tournaments, Inc. to extend Agreement for two additional years to September 30,2009,
and to revise Exhibit A of Agreement to allow for new recommendation/appropriation
committee members for District IV and V.
Board granted approval to extend Agreement with Bellsouth retroactive to March
15, 2007, exercising the option of a two year extension as outlined in the original
Agreement.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment (3rd
Amendment) to Agreement between Monroe County Keys Association of Dive Operators
(KADO) to exercise option in Agreement to extend for an additional two (2) year period.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment (1 st
Amendment) to Agreement between Monroe County and The Redbone, Inc to revise
dates of the Mercury Cheeca Redbone Celebrity Tournament.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 4 to Contract for
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Services between Monroe County and Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. to provide
stormwater engineering services
Board granted approval of the re-appointment of Steve R. Henson to one (I)
additional three (3) year term to the Contractors' Examining Board beginning May 2006.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of the Request for Expenditures from the Law
Enforcement Trust Fund, as follows:
$4,000.00 Key West High School- these funds will be used to help buy two
complete sets of uniforms and change the helmet style of the KW High School Football
Team.
$2,000.00 Art Behind Bars - these funds will cover printing and mailing of
invitations and underwrite expenses associated with "Art Behind Bars" annual Birthday
Party that benefits inmates and helps in lowering recidivism.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's re-appointment of David Paul
Horan to the Human Service Advisory Board with a term expiring November 2008.
Board granted approval of a request to support a challenge and grant of $5,000
each by local governments, agencies, and local boards to produce a projected need of
$30,000 for an annual Green Living & Energy Education Expo.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Spehar's appointment ofMr. Amedeo
D'Ascanio to the Marine & Port Advisory Committee, replacing Mr. Ben Iannotta whose
term expired April 18, 2007.
Board adopted the following Resolution supporting the Governing Board of the
South Florida Water Management District to the Untied States Congress to appropriate
funds necessary to bring the Herbert Hoover Dike into compliance with current levee
protection safety standards and to expedite funding for the improvements through prompt
enactment of the energy and water appropriations bill.
RESOLUTION NO. 178-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Mayor DiGennaro's appointment of Mary Balazs to the
Duck Key Security District Advisory Board, fulfilling the term of Fred Buckholtz who
moved out of the area earlier this year.
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Board granted approval of Commissioner Murphy's appointment of Bill Gordon
to the Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities, replacing Elaine Higgins, with a
three year term to expire on May 1, 2010.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Murphy's appointment of Ben Iannotta
to the Marine and Port Advisory Committee, to replace Ginette Hughes who resigned in
December, 2006, with a term expiring May 1,2010.
COUNTY CLERK
Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes
from the Special Meeting of March 7, 2007 & Regular Meeting of March 21,2007
(previously distributed).
Board granted approval of the following Warrants (102070-102207 & 516104-
517005): General Fund (001), in the amount of$2,867,358.28; Fine & Forfeiture Fund
(101), in the amount of$3,177,202.36; Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the amount of
$404,171.88; TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of $280,406.29; TDC
Admin. & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the amount of$733,703.06; TDC District 1,3 Cent
(117), in the amount of $459,857.38; TDC District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount of
$97,765.37; TDC District 3,3 Cent (119), in the amount of$878.65; TDC District 4,3
Cent (120), in the amount of$152,917.17; TDC District 5,3 Cent (121), in the amount
of$34, 199.17; Gov. Fund Type Grants (125), in the amount of$582,925.31; Fire &
Amb Dist 1 L&M Keys (141), in the amount of $112,203.41; Upper Keys Health Care
(144), in the amount of$18,610.42; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of
$14,999.15; Plan, Build, Zoning (148), in the amount of $182,399.02; Municipal
Policing (149), in the amount of$527,671.45; Duck Key Security (152), in the amount
of$4,816.60; Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of$475,513.45; Boating
Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of$28,009.22; Misc. Special Revenue Fund
(158), in the amount of$22,426.36; Environmental Restoration (160), in the amount of
$379.04; Law Enforcement Trust (162), in the amount of$I,OOO.OO; Bay Point
Wastewater MSTU (168), in the amount of$4075; Big Coppitt Wastewater MSTU
(169), in the amount of$248.56; Key Largo Wastewater MSTU (170), in the amount of
$108,419.78; Conch Key MSTU (174), in the amount of $23.49; 1 Cent Infra Surtax
(304), in the amount of$I,446,719.11; 2003 Revenue Bonds (307), in the amount of
$806,119.38; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of $2,341.32; Marathon Airport
(403), in the amount of$122,520.99; Key West IntI. Airport (404), in the amount of
$735,845.46; KW AlP Series 2006 Bonds (405), in the amount of$387,300.97; MSD
Solid Waste (414), in the amount of$680,586.37; Worker's Compensation (501), in the
amount of $84,443.40; Group Insurance Fund (502), in the amount of$252,673.89;
Risk Management Fund (503), in the amount of$53, 197.42; Fleet Management Fund
(504), in the amount of$167,081.97; Fire & EMS LOSAP Trust Fund (610), in the
amount of$51000.
Board granted approval of the following Tourist Development Council
Expenditures for the month of April, 2007: Advertising, in the amount of$l, 153,689.06;
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Bricks & Mortar/Interlocal Projects, in the amount of $198,089.17; Visitor Information
Services, in the amount of$40,998.00; Events, in the amount of$70,288.39; Office
Supplies & Operating Costs, in the amount of$38,712.38; Public Relations, in the
amount of$64,629.83; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of$56,707.04; Telephone &
Utilities, in the amount of$18,437.19; Travel, in the amount of$14,256.54
Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal
and salvage. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of the Audit Selection Committee's recommendation of
selecting the firm of Cherry, Bekaert, & Holland for Monroe County Professional
Auditing Services.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval to cancel the Board of County Commissioner's workshop
session scheduled for July 5, 2007.
Board granted approval of the County Administrator's appointment of James
Schmidt as alternate to the Florida Keys Council of Persons with Disabilities, replacing
Christy Knowles who has resigned.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a proposed Settlement
Agreement in the case of Monroe County v. Gerold Krause, Case No. CE04090031, in
the amount of$12,570.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a proposed Settlement
Agreement in the case of Monroe County v. Armando Sosa & Lidia Sosa, Case No.
CE05020340, in the amount of$IOO.OO.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a proposed Settlement
Agreement in the case of Monroe County v. Julio Halty & Patricia Brame, Case No.
CE05080376. in the amount of$IOO.OO.
Board granted authorization to institute collection proceedings and/or enter
settlement negotiations with Christopher and Laurie Conn in Code Enforcement Case No.
CE03120083.
Board granted authorization to institute collection proceedings and/or enter
settlement negotiations with Patricia Lloyd in Code Enforcement Case No. CE06020026.
Board granted authorization to institute collection proceedings and/or enter
settlement negotiations with Donald Brown in Code Enforcement Case No. CE06030138.
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Board granted authorization to institute collections proceedings and/or enter
settlement negotiations with Darrell 1. & Sharon E. Wolfe in Code Enforcement Case No.
CE05080335.
Board granted authorization to institute collection proceedings and/or enter
settlement negotiations with Ana Maria & Pedro Delgado in Code Enforcement Case No.
CE06030138.
Board granted authorization to institute collection proceedings and/or enter
settlement negotiations with Gail Virginia Wald in Code Enforcement Case No.
CE06010293.
Board granted approval to advertise and hold a Public Hearing to consider
adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15.5, Monroe County Code; providing for
amendments to Ordinance No. 010-2005; providing for reinstatement ofSummerland
Key in the legal description of the Summerland/Cudjoe/SugarloafMSTU: providing for
revision of the legal description of the Summerland/Cudjoe/SugarloafMSTU; providing
for removal of Summerland Key from the legal description of the Big Pine MSTU
providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent
herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and
providing an effective date
Board granted approval and ratification of execution by the Mayor of a revised
Grant of Easement to be attached to and made a part of the Agreement for Sale and
Purchase approved on 04/18/07 between Monroe County and Islander Village, LLC,
adding language to ensure restoration and repair of the Easement property due to repair or
replacement of sewer and/or utility lines.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe
County and Robert Tischenkel, Esquire limited to services of preliminary review of
Municode analysis and advice as to corrections, deletions and revisions.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract for Local Police
Services between Monroe County, Islamorada, Village ofIslands and Monroe County
Sheriffs Office for Fiscal Years 2006-2009.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract for Local Police
Services between Monroe County, City of Marathon and Monroe County Sheriffs Office
for Fiscal Years 2006-2009.
Board granted approval to advertise and hold a Public Hearing to consider
adoption of a Resolution renaming the remaining portion of Troup Road, Key Largo,
Florida not abandoned by the County to "Tree Garden Way" in honor of the Children's
Memorial Tree Garden which is located there.
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Board granted approval ofthe creation of an additional Assistant County Attorney
position in the County Attorney's Office to provide litigation representation for the
County Commission.
Board adopted the following Resolution requesting that the County be reimbursed
for funds contributed to the sinking of the Vandenberg if grant monies from State and/or
Federal Governments or other sources are obtained.
RESOLUTION NO. 179-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Board granted approval of assignment of Lease Renewal Agreement and
Extension of Lease between Monroe County and Seashime, LLC to FDOT retroactive to
2/27/07, the date immediately prior to the date the leased right-of-way property was
deeded back to FDOT by Monroe County.
Board granted approval of April, 2007 invoice in the amount of$31,306.99 from
Stephen 1. Moore, P.C. for services regarding Collins v. Monroe County, Case No. 2004-
CA-379-M
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an
Ordinance amending Section 6.6-6, Monroe County Code, in order to adopt the 2004
Edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code incorporating the National Fire Protection
Association (NFP A) 1 Uniform Fire and Life Safety Code, 2003 Editions; providing for
severability; providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing
for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; providing for an effective
date.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
The Board discussed the following two (2) items:
(1) Approval to accept a proposal from Florida League of Cities to provide
Professional Liability Insurance for Air Ambulance Nurses with Admiral Insurance
Company at a cost of$32,535.
(2) Confirmation of the County Administrator's appointment of Susie Martenson
as the Air Medical Services Chief - Trauma Star to become effective April 23, 2007.
Teresa Aguiar, Division Director - Employee Services; Acting Fire Chief James
Callahan; County Administrator Tom Willi; County Attorney Suzanne Hutton; and
Sheriff Richard Roth discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the
above two (2) items. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner McCoy Yes
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Mayor DiGennaro Yes
Motion carried.
Salvatore Zappulla, Division Director - Budget & Finance discussed the item.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy to move forward with the Grant Application concerning the
Fiscal Year 2008 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Certificate of
Participation with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for Fiscal Year 2008
(October I, 2007 through September 30, 2008), whereby Monroe County agrees to act as
the coordinating unit of government for this grant; and to postpone the decision
concerning the County's match until the next Board meeting in Marathon. Motion carried
unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy to appoint Marilyn Temptest as an "At Large" appointment to the Tourist
Development Council District III Advisory Committee, vacated by Mr. Jeff Pinkus.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Senator Larcenia Bullard addressed the Board concerning Post-Session
Legislation. State Representative Ron Saunders briefed the Board concerning windstorm
insurance, wastewater issues, and an update concerning property tax reform. Danny L.
Kolhage, Clerk of Court addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to add to today's agenda a Resolution requesting the State Legislation to bond
the problem of sewering the Florida Keys. Motion carried unanimously.
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FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire and Ambulance District I convened. Present
and answering to roll call were Commissioner George Neugent, Commissioner Sylvia
Murphy, Mayor Mario DiGennaro, Mayor Norman Anderson and Vice Mayor William
Dilley.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Mayor DiGennaro
granting approval and authorizing execution of an Agreement for Professional Services
between Board of Governors, Fire and Ambulance District 1 of Monroe County, Florida
and Emergency Training Solutions, Inc. (ETSI) to provide on-line Emergency Medical
Technical and Paramedic continuing education courses via the Internet at a yearly cost of
approximately $2,340.00. Agreement will be in effect from May 16, 2007 through May
15,2009. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Mayor DiGennaro
granting approval to issue a Purchase Order to Municipal Equipment Company, LLC,
sole source stocking distributor of Lion Apparel's Janesville Brand of Turnouts in the
State of Florida, in the amount of$72,588.00 for the purchase of 46 sets of personal
protective ensembles Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting of Board of Governors for the Fire
and Ambulance District I, was adjourned.
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The Board of County Commissioners meeting reconvened with Commissioner
McCoy returning later in the meeting.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The Board discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval to
advertise a Request for Proposals to provide security camera and monitoring services on
the residential islands of Duck Key as requested by the Duck Key Security District
Advisory Board. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner McCoy not present.
The Board discussed the matter. Dave Koppel County Engineer addressed the
Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent granting approval to advertise a Request for Proposals to provide
pedestrian and bicycle walkway enhancement for the Truman and Plantation humpback
bridges on Duck Key as requested by the Duck Key Security District Advisory Board.
Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner McCoy not present.
The Board discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following
Resolution in recognition of the late Alexander "Sandy" Sprunt IV. Motion carried
unanimously, with Commissioner McCoy not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 180-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
STAFF REPORTS
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Communitv Services - Deb Barsell, Division Director discussed work prioritizing
efforts by all departments in the Community Services Division and the reduction of
overall spending through the analysis of workflow efficiencies.
Employee Services - Teresa Aguiar, Division Director discussed the Contract
Agreement approved earlier today concerning the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
with the The Allen Group and indicated that in July there will be employee orientation
sessions. Ms. Aguiar discussed coordination efforts with the South Florida Workforce
for high school students to participate in an Intern Summer Work Program in the County.
Public Works - Dent Pierce, Division Director discussed the application of grants
through the Tourist Development Council to assist the County with projects - Higgs
Beach Pier, West Martello Tower, African Memorial, and Harry Harris Park. Suzanne
Hutton, County Attorney addressed the Board. Mr. Pierce also discussed the completion
of road paving at the Key Largo Trailer Village Subdivision and the hauling of excess
fill from the Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center project.
Emergencv Services - Jim Callahan, Acting Fire Chief discussed the recent
wildfires on Big Pine Key and thanked all the agencies who assisted to control the fires.
Mr. Callahan updated the Board concerning June 2007 well testing which occurs three
(3) times per year.
Growth Management - Andrew Trivette, Acting Growth Management Director
discussed a division wide meeting wherein approximately ninety attendees participated.
Engineering - Dave Koppel, County Engineer discussed the following County
projects: Key Largo Fire Station, Excavation of the foundation at the Murray E. Nelson
Government & Cultural Center, Foundation construction at Medical Examiner Building,
Repair of five (5) Card Sound Bridges, and at that 2:00 AM 500 yards of concrete is
being poured at the Key West International Airport.
Budget & Finance - Salvatore Zappulla, Division Director discussed the following
items: Office of Management & Budget received the Government Finance Presentation
Award; Backup documentation has been submitted to the Federal Highway Association
(FHW A) for reimbursement; the Capital Plan is scheduled for discussion at the June 6,
2007 BOCC Workshop; and status of the Road & Bridge fund.
Housing & Community Development - Reggie Paros, Division Director
discussed a new element added to the monthly division activity report called Current
Affordable/Workforce Housing Developments Receiving Assistance for Monroe
County.
Commissioner McCoy returned to the meeting and took his seat.
ENGINEERING
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Dave Koppel, County Engineer discussed the status of road restoration required
for work performed by the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District
Mr. Koppel discussed approval of a Contract for Brick and Stone Exterior
Cladding for the Freeman Justice Center. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner McCoy granting approval and
authorizing execution of the Contract between Monroe County and E. G. Braswell
Construction, Inc. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Koppel discussed approval of alternatives for threshold inspection services at
the Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center. Motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the
item. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
A test of the video-conferencing system was performed via the Key Largo Library
and the Marathon Government Center.
WASTEWATER ISSUES
Commissioner McCoy read into the record a Resolution petitioning the State of
Florida to float a $500,000,000 state-backed Bond to complete the sewering of the
Florida Keys in an expeditious manner. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following
Resolution. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 181-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Elizabeth Wood, Senior Administrator - Sewer Projects and Tom Willi, County
Administrator addressed the Board concerning adoption of a Resolution authorizing
payment of $2,000,000 to assist the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority for design,
development and construction of a wastewater system to serve the Summerland, Cudjoe,
Upper Sugarloaf Area, known as the Summerland/CudjoelUpper SugarloafRegional
Wastewater System. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and
seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 182-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to adopt the following Resolution authorizing payment of$I,500,000 to assist
the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority for design, development and construction of a
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wastewater system to serve the Conch Key/Duck Key Area, known as the Conch
Key/Duck Key Regional Wastewater System. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 183-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
McCoy granting approval and authorizing execution of a Professional Services
Agreement between Monroe County and Government Services Group (GSG) to collect
the connection fees for Big Coppitt and Duck Key by the tax bill method. Motion carried
unanimously.
SOUNDING BOARD
Ron Miller addressed the Board concerning the draft Ordinance for protecting
Mobile Home Parks.
Donald Kirk Raper, representing EKO Nation, Inc. & Best Step Forward, Inc.,
addressed the Board concerning building a green complex.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Chris Bull, City of Marathon Mayor discussed approval to arrange a delegation of
Florida Keys Mayors to travel to Washington, DC to make a unified appeal for Federal
funding for water quality projects in Monroe County. Mayor DiGennaro addressed the
Board. After discussion, the Board gave their approval for Mayor DiGennaro to travel to
Washington, DC.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
The Board discussed a Resolution extending the reservation of 217 affordable
housing allocations for the completion of several specific projects throughout
unincorporated Monroe County. The following individuals addressed the Board: Bob
Calhoun, representing Habitat for Humanity - Key West and Bill Loewy. Andrew
Trivette, Acting Growth Management Direct discussed the matter. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner McCoy to
amend the item, as follows:
C. For the "Habitat for Humanity of the Lower Keys/Florida Keys
Community Housing Land Trust" Big Coppitt project, teA (10) eighteen (18) affordable
ROGO allocations. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy to adopt the following Resolution, as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 184-2007
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending
Section 2-281, Monroe County Code; providing for an additional $25,000 homestead
exemption for persons age 65 and older whose income does not exceed $20,000;
providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective
date. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 008-2007
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Neugent discussed his item concerning a report request from the
County Administrator on Monroe County's efforts to reduce energy consumption Tom
Willi, County Administrator addressed the Board.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
McCoy to have the approval/confirmation of the County Administrator's appointment of
Andrew Trivette as the Division Director of Growth Management be heard at the June
BOCC meeting in Marathon. Motion carried unanimously. Tom Willi, County
Administrator addressed the Board.
Tom Willi, County Administrator and Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney
addressed the Board concerning approval to direct Staff to submit application to the
Monroe County Tourist Development Council for Bricks and Mortar/Capital Projects
Grant for the sum of $2,000,000 for the Vandenberg Project, and to provide authorization
for the County Administrator to sign any required documents related to the submission of
such grant. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded
by Commissioner McCoy granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to continue to the June BOCC meeting in Marathon the authorization to institute
collection proceedings and/or enter settlement negotiations with Jerome Pfahning in Code
Enforcement Case No. CE05020266. Motion carried unanimously.
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Ms. Hutton addressed the Board concerning adoption of a Resolution amending
Resolution No. 420-2005 to allow the Growth Management Division Director to continue
to toll the time limit requirements for obtaining a building permit or required permit
inspections for properties adversely impacted by the court ordered permanent injunction
of the issuance of new flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance
Program until the injunction is stayed or lifted; providing for severability; providing for
the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; and providing for an effective date.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner McCoy to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 185-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board discussed direction to Staff to institute/continue processing
moratorium on redevelopment of mobile homes for a 6-month period. The following
individuals addressed the Board: David Van Loon, representing Lucky's Landing, Inc.,
Tim Koenig, Burke Cannon, representing Island of Key Largo Federation of
Homeowner's Association; Raymond Fries, representing Seahorse Park Association;
Mike Cunningham, representing Lucky's Landing; John Wolfe, Ron Miller, Bill Loewy,
and Kay Thacker. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and
seconded by Commissioner Murphy to put in place a moratorium for a six (6) month
period. Roll call vote was unanimous. Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney addressed the
Board.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners was adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
and ex-officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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Isabel C DeSantis, Deputy Clerk