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MINUTES
OP THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OP COUNTY COMHISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, April 16, 1997
Key West, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m., on the above date, at the
Holiday Inn Beachside. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioners Shirley Freeman, Wilhelmina Harvey, Jack London,
Mary Kay Reich and Mayor Keith Douglass. Also present were Danny
L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James
Hendrick, County Attorney; James Roberts, County Administrator;
County Staff, members of the Press and Radio; and the general
public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of Additions, Correction,
and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
A.Presentation of the Yearly Division Safety Award was
presented to the Division of Public Works.
A Mayor's Proclamation was made proclaiming the week of
April 13 through April 19, 1997 Take Pride in Zonta Week,
A Mayor's Proclamation was made designating the week of
April 23 through May 1, 1997 as Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Awareness Week.
A Presentation of a Retirement Award was given to
Norman Woods, Social Services Transportation Driver.
A Presentation of the Employee of the Year Award was
given to Robin Dye, Division of Growth Management.
A Presentation of the Employee of the Month Award for
the month January, 1997 was given to Rob Wolfe, Chief Assistant
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County Attorney.
A Presentation of the Employee of the Month Award for
the month of February, 1997 was given to Sheila Barker, Assistant
Director, Office of Management and Budget.
A Mayor's Proclamation was made designating the month
of April 1997 as Fair Housing Month.
Mayor's Proclamations were made to Eagle Scouts Erik
Lemon and Chris Simpson.
A Mayor's Proclamation was made designating the week of
April 13 through April 19, 1997 as Crime victim's Rights Week.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held to adopt a Future Land Use
Map Amendment changing the Future Land Use Designation for
property legally described as part of Tract 37, Russell Estate
Subdivision, Section 28, Township 63 South, Range 37 East,
Tallahassee Meridian, Upper Matecumbe, Monroe County, Florida and
having the real estate identification number 404450-000000 from
Residential Low (RL) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MU/C). There was
no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner London and
seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt the following Ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 012-1997
See Ord. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to adopt a Future Land Use
Map Amendment changing the Future Land Use Designation from
Residential Low (RL) to Mixed Use Commercial (MU/C) for property
located at 84801 Old Highway and legally described as a portion
of Lot 7 of MacDonald's Plat, Section 23, Township 63 South,
Range 37 East, Tallahassee Meridian Windley Key, Monroe County,
Florida at mile marker 84.9 with the real estate identification
number 00094000. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt
the fOllowing Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 013-1997
See Ord. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to amend Sec. 3-2(Z), Monroe
County Code, to revise the definition of Domesticated Animal;
Amending Section 3-8, Monroe County Code, to require only a 24-
hour holding period to observe suspected feral cats before such
cats may be euthanized; Providing for severability; Providing for
the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for
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inclusion into the Monroe County Code; and providing an effective
date. Public Works Director, Dent Pierce; Animal Control
Director Cindy Harper; Carolynn MUllins, Karen Dennis, Becky
Barron, representing the Lower Keys Friends of Animals and Sue
Bauer. After Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the
following Ordinance with a 72-hour holding period instead of 24-
hour and requesting the Public Works Director inquire into the
purchase of appropriate holding cages. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 014-1997
See Ord. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to repeal Sections 2-280
through 2-286, Monroe County Code, terminating the Fine Arts
Council, Providing for severability; Providing for the repeal of
all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner
London and seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 015-1997
See Ord. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning the approval of a
Workers' Compensation Settlement in the amount of $28,505.28.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner
London and seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 119A-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Community Services Director, Peter Horton; John Rolli,
representing Florida Keys Taxi Dispatch; George Squire, II,
representing Five 6's Cab Company, and attorney Diane Covan,
addressed the Board concerning adoption of a Resolution amending
Resolution No. 257-1993 in order to provide that instead of
allocating taxicab cab spaces at the Key West International
Airport to specific taxicab operators, such spaces will be
allocated to taxicab operators on a first in / first out basis.
The Board took no official action.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator, James Roberts discussed with the
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Board the recommendation for the state Commission for the
Transportation Disadvantaged and the Monroe County Transportation
Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board to approve the replacement
of the Florida Keys Community Transportation Company, Inc., as
the Community Transportation Coordinator with the Guidance Clinic
of the Middle Keys. The Board took no official action.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval to Award Bid to the Lowest
Bidder, Palmetto Ford, for one (1) 1997 Tandem Axle Truck with
Roll-Off Hoist in the amount of $70,088 for the Solid Waste
Division.
Board granted approval to Award Bid to the only bidder,
Neff Machinery, for one (I) front end loader in the amount of
$65,500 for the Solid Waste Division.
Board granted approval (except item #4 of schedule) to
remove surplus items from inventory and dispose of same,
advertise for bids and accept trade-ins. Said schedule of
surplus items is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Parking Lot Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Hyatt &
Hyatt for a parking lot on Key West International Airport
property.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and David P. Kirwan, P.A. to
serve as Alternate Code Enforcement Special Master.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
following two documents: Certification Regarding Debarment,
Suspension, and other Responsibility Matters Primary Covered
Transactions; Certification Regarding Lobbying.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County and RMS
International, for one additional year for emergency inspections
and electrical repairs.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
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Residential Lease for Law Enforcement Officer between Monroe
County and Sheriff Deputy Glenn Shipe to reside in the trailer
located at Harry Harris Park for a total amount of $400.00
($224.38 rent/$175.62 utilities).
Board granted approval of the Monroe County Facilities
Maintenance DeDartment Policy for County Meetinq Rooms
establishing policies, procedures and rate structures for Monroe
County meeting room facilities.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 3 for road improvements to Key Largo Roads XI
reducing contract amount by $7,166.25, adding 34 day time
extension.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and Pierce-Leahy Archives for
retention and/or destruction of our Group Insurance Files from
our former Third Party Administrator, Gallagher Bassett Services,
Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized the Mayor to sign
a Certificate of Participation which identifies the Board of
County Commissioners as the coordinating unit of government in
the DCA FY97/98 Anti Drug Abuse Act Formula Grant Program.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
contract between Monroe County and David M. Griffith &
Association to update Monroe County's full cost and OMB Circular
cost allocation plan.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 120-1997
See Res. Book No. 134, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 121-1997
See Res. Book No. 134, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 122-1997
See Res. Book No. 134, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 4).
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RESOLUTION HO. 123-1997
See Res. Book No. 134, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 124-1997
See Res. Book No. 134, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 125-1997
See Res. Book No. 134, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 126-1997
See Res. Book No. 134, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 127-1997
See Res. Book No. 134, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 128-1997
See Res. Book No. 134, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 129-1997
See Res. Book No. 134, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Arnold's Towing for
the removal qf Derelict Vessels 1997 for Zone I (Key West to
Grassy Key).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment #1 to 1997 Older American Act Contract, No. KG-751,
between Monroe County and The Alliance for Aging, Inc., adding a
new clause to the method of payment section to provide for
financial penalties the provider incurs if it fails to achieve
the units of service under the contract. Said clause is a
mandate of the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
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Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
a Contract between Monroe County and Conret, Inc., for the Air
Conditioning Chiller Plant Project at the Marathon Airport. FDOT
will pay 50% of the costs for the project.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment #2 to Community Care for the Elderly Contract No. KG-
651E between Monroe County and The Alliance For Aging, Inc. The
purpose of this Amendment is to change the Medicaid Waiver clause
in our 1996-97 contract to conform with the same language change
in the Alliance Contract with the Department of Elder Affairs.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Tom Siska covering
the Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament, June 16-20, 1997, in an amount
not to exceed $3,255.00, FY 97, Two Penny, allocated under the
Fishing Umbrella.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Women's World
Invitational Fly Championship, Inc., covering the Women's World
Invitational Fly Championships Tarpon Series, June 10-13, 1997,
in an amount not to exceed $4,185.00, FY 97, Two Penny, allocated
under the Fishing Umbrella.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Women's World
Invitational Fly Championship Bonefish Series covering the
Women's World Bonefish Fly Fishing Championship, September 28-
Oct. 1, 1997, in an amount not to exceed $2,790.00, FY 97, Two
Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Destination Events Agreement between Monroe County and the
Association for Tourist Development, in the amount of $85,000.00,
DAC I & II, Third Penny, for Fantasy Fest 1997.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Mel Fisher Maritime
Heritage Society, Inc., covering PIRATES! Museum EXhibition,
June 1, 1997 - December 15, 1997, in an amount not to exceed
$19,000.00, FY 97, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural
Umbrella.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
a Contract between Monroe County and J.A. LaRocco Enterprises,
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Inc., for Harry Harris Park Ballfield Improvements, in the amount
of $182,860.67.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to the Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe
County and Florida Department of Transportation regarding the
Bicycle/Pedestrian Transportation Services to extend the
expiration date from June 30, 1997 to December 31, 1997.
Board granted approval of a Flood Variance Application
submitted for the Monroe County Key West International Airport to
enclose an area greater than 299 square feet of a nonresidential
structure for security purposes below the base flood elevation.
The new elevated building will house Customs and Immigration.
This is a variance request to enclose the entire ground level of
this building with breakaway walls as required .
Board approved the selection of Lewis Environmental
Services, Inc., to produce the Technical Summary Document for the
Advanced Identification of Wetlands (ADID) Grant Project.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of a Request for Expenditures
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund in the total amount of
$67,522.67:
Keys.
$5,900.00 Fund bicycle rodeos in Marathon and Upper
670.67 Cost of materials to install an awning
between Sheriff's Plantation Key Office and trailer housing
detective unit.
1,000.00 Contribution to Key West Art & Historical
Society, help fund a summer art camp serving approximately 20
students.
767.00 Purchase 32 channel MaxTrac Radio for FDLE
detachment, enabling new crime scene van to communicate with
officers.
10,000.00 Replenish the Special Training Fund.
1,500.00 Appropriate this amount to Public Works
Dept., to install netting at ballfield, Harry Harris Park.
1,150.00 Acquire three Santa Claus Suits.
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5,535.00 Purchase portable display kiosk for use at
fairs, DARE, etc.
18,000.00 Paint Sheriff's plane and Huey
helicopter/installing additional safety gear and avionics in
helicopter.
15,000.00 Replenish TRAP Fund.
8,000.00 Reroofing, repairing, insulating and
panelling an existing large storage area at the Plantation Key
station.
COHHISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of the reappointment of Dick
Holland and Ray Przybyl to the Duck Key Security District
Advisory Board and acknowledgement of the receipt of the Duck Key
Security District Advisory Board proposed FY 98 Budget.
Board granted approval to appoint Thomas Roberts as an
alternate member to the Florida Keys Council for the Handicapped.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Freeman's
appointment of Helen Gerbracht to the Florida Keys Council for
the Handicapped.
Board granted approval of Commissioner London's
reappointment of John Rolli to the Human Services Advisory Board
with term expiration of November 1998.
Board granted approval for Commissioners to attend a
Waterfront Center Technical Workshop, May 15-17, 1997, in
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Board granted approval of the reappointment of Daniel
Kratish to the Parks and Recreation Board, with term expiration
of January 2001.
Board granted approval of the reappointment of vi Yost
to the Commission on the Status of Women with term expiration of
November 1998.
Board granted approval of Mayor Douglass' appointment
of Roberta Surina to the Commission on the Status of Women, with
term expiration of November 1998, replacing Martha Robinson.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
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Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY , PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Care Center for
Mental Health, in the amount of $1,050.00; Leslie Morgan, Ph.D.,
in the amount of $2,450.00; Guillermo Marcovici, M.D., in the
amount of $2,700.00.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY'S, Laurie Hall, in the amount
of $350.00; Maria Betancourt, in the amount of $596.25; Larry
Erskine, in the amount of $390.00; Jason Smith, in the amount of
$4,680.51; Carl Palamino, in the amount of $2,092.50; John
Rotolo, in the amount of $6,301.25; Margaret Broz, in the amount
of $829.50; Thorton McDaniel, in the amount of $652.50; W.J.
Heffernan, in the amount of $700.00; Marci Rose, in the amount of
$1,892.64; Mark J. Simms, in the amount of $405.00; Candida Cobb,
in the amount of $975.00; Cunningham, Albritton, Miller, in the
amount of $540.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Avis, in the amount of $140.50; Louis
J. Spallone, Clerk, in the amount of $2,500.00; Richard Estes, in
the amount of $145.75; Islander Hotel, in the amount of $71.00;
Upper Keys Transportation, in the amount of $100.00; Michael
Strickland, in the amount of $254.90; George McLaughlin, in the
amount of $348.06; State of Florida, in the amount of $10.65;
Lori Ann West, in the amount of $36.00; Hibiscus Motel, in the
amount of $198.00; Matthew Williams, in the amount of $64.99;
Nancy Rossell, in the amount of $189.41.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY'S - CONFLICT, Crimella &
Hamilton, in the amount of $350.00; Margaret Broz, in the amount
of $1,725.00.
EXTRADITION, Richard Roth, Sheriff of Monroe County, in
the amount of $10,714.50.
COURT INTERPRETERS, Jose Menendez, in the amount of
$405.00; William Waddell, in the amount of $425.00; Mayda
Maloney, in the amount of $45.00; JR Alayon-Forte, in the amount
of $695.00; Amy Simms, in the amount of $30.00; Mario Baldatti,
in the amount of $255.00; Jan Trawinski, in the amount of
$110.00; Gilbert Mora, in the amount of $75.00; Thomas Lindsay,
in the amount of $60.00; Eduardo Silva, in the amount of $95.00;
Rejean Clement, in the amount of $25.00; AT&T Language Line, in
the amount of $50.00;
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court Reporters, in
the amount of $3,501.25; King Reporting, Inc., in the amount of
$741.15; Taylor, Jonovic & White, in the amount of $148.25; Amy
Landry, in the amount of $93.00; Florida Keys Reporting, in the
amount of $1,001.50; Mills Reporting Group, in the amount of
$15.00; Nolen Martina Reporting Services, in the amount of
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$521.00; Kathleen Fergers, in the amount of $478.50.
TRAVEL EXPENSES, witness Travel in the amount of
$1,455.96.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #281425-#283102, in the
amount of $9,036,615.28
COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301/304), #897-#899, in the
amount of $320,230.28
Board approved the County Commission Meeting Minutes of
February 3, 1997 and February 19, 1997.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution setting the
date, time and place for a Public Hearing concerning the proposed
abandonment of a portion of an unnamed street in Kinercha
SUbdivision, Big Pine Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 130-1997
See Res. Book No. 134, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution setting the
date, time and place for a Public Hearing concerning the proposed
abandonment of a portion of Bamboo Terrace, Key Haven Fifth
Addition.
RESOLUTION NO. 131-1997
See Res. Book No. 134, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to the Ocean Reef/Golf Manor Settlement Agreement, as
revised.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Nancy Graham, Community Relations Manager-Monroe
representing the American Red Cross addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman granting approval and authorizing execution of a
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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Monroe County and The
Salvation Army concerning the opening and staffing of shelters in
response to any type of emergency, including hurricanes up to and
includinq the level of a Category 2 storm. Motion carried
unanimously.
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DISTRICT 11
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Shirley Freeman, Commissioner Jack
London and Chairman Keith Douglass. Absent was Commissioner Art
French.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval to purchase from Florida
state Contractor (Ed Morris Chevrolet, Southern District) a 3/4
ton 1997 Chevrolet 4X2 Suburban (070-330-420) at a low bid of
$31,967. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner French
not present.
There being no further business, the meeting of the
Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and
Ambulance District adjourned.
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all
Commissioners present.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Planning Director, Timothy McGarry introduced Messrs.
Jaime Correa and Erick Valle, Assistant Professors at the
University of Miami, who made a presentation to the Board on a
proposal for.a Traditional Village Ordinance for Monroe County.
Tom Fouts and Department of Community Affairs Planning Manager
for the Florida Keys, Ty Symroski, addressed the Board. The
Board took no official action.
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SOUNDING BOARD
Edwin R. Sponable, President of the Summer land Cove
civic Association (SCCA), Bob Senor' also a member of SCCA and
Public Safety Director, Reggie Paros addressed the Board
concerning the improving of County fire-fighting support to the
residents and businesses located on the Eastern end of Cudjoe Key
and Summerland Key. The Board took no official action.
Terry Thommes, sculptor; Jimmy Wray, representing the
Key West Art and Historical Society and a school teacher at
Gerald Adams Elementary School; and Lamar Ball, President of the
Lower Keys Artist Network addressed the Board concerning the
Monroe County Arts Council and it's role and relationship to the
South Florida Cultural Consortium, Metro Dade Cultural Resource
Center and the State of Florida. The Board took no official
action.
H. T. Pont in addressed the Board concerning the County
Commissioners spending Monroe County taxpayers money outside of
their jurisdiction. The Board took no official action.
Attorney Michael Barnes and Richard Ramsay addressed
the Board concerning a hangar at the Marathon Airport. County
Attorney, James T. Hendrick, and County Administrator, James
Roberts also addressed the Board. The Board took no official
action.
SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Jim Smith gave the Board a quarterly update on the
District's activity.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The following individuals addressed the Board
concerning the approval of a plaque and a name for Truman School:
David Holtz, Libbi MCLaughlin, Leda Seigal, Sheila
Mullins, Hal Walsh, representing the Harry S. Truman Little White
House Museum; Emma Cates, Bill Spagnolo, Peter Anderson,
representing the Conch Republic; Kermit Lewin, Harry F. Knight,
Linda Hambright, Jim Walsh, Bettye Chaplin, Manual Boa, Warren
Johnson, Darren Guttman, Ray Chote, Lea Perdok and T. J.
Lancelot. The Clerk read into the record a letter from the Upper
Keys citizens Association, Inc., and Randy Cohen.
After public input, motion was made by Commissioner
Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to name Truman School
The Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School. The
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Board also granted approval, per Staff recommendation, to waive
BOCC purchasing policy for the $500 limit due to the addition of
1989 County Commissioners on the plaque. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner London
Commissioner Reich
Mayor Douglass
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing was held concerning the adoption of a
Resolution concerning a Budget Amendment to the Worker's
Compensation Fund 501. There was no public input. Motion was
made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Reich to
adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 132-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Ray Jorz addressed the Board concerning the approval to
send a request to the Florida Department of Transportation to
install a traffic light and turning lanes at the intersection of
US/1 and Boca Chica Road. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman granting approval of the
request. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner London discussed with the Board the
creation of three separate Planning Commissions which would
represent the Upper, Middle and Lower Keys. Growth Management
Director, Bob Herman and Department of Community Affairs Planning
Manager for the Florida Keys, Ty Symroski, addressed the Board.
The Clerk informed the Board that he had received a letter from
Charlie Brooks and would make it part of the record. The item
was then referred to Staff to obtain additional information.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Public Works Director, Dent pierce addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner London granting approval to seek proposals from non-
profit associations and private vendors to lease and operate
concession stands located throughout the County for all existing
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and future Parks and Beaches. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval for the Public Facilities *
Maintenance Director to negotiate a month-to-month agreement with
area janitorial contractors (Jayne's Cleaning Service, Inc.,) to
provide janitorial service for the Plantation Key Government
Complex. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to adopt the following Resolution naming a
currently "unnamed, private road on Big pine Key "Sunshine Lane".
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 133-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman updated the
Board on the Wastewater Master Plan; Stormwater Management Plan;
2010 Comprehensive Plan; and the 18 Mile stretch (Recommended
Order from the state of Florida Division of Administrative
Hearings).
Mr. Herman discussed the Pirates Festival as it
pertains to the Florida Communities Trust.
Mr. Herman discussed the progress and action being
taken concerning the implementation of the Vacation Rental
Ordinance. The Board took no official action.
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, discussed the 18-
Mile Stretch case and the hiring of outside counsel for Code
Enforcement and Growth Management Issues. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner London to
authorize the County Attorney to contract with a temporary
attorney to do Code Enforcement work. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner London
Commissioner Reich
Mayor Douglass
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
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Motion carried.
Mr. Hendrick discussed the Plaza Associates and Ocean
Cay House cases.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mr. Hendrick discussed the Avis and Baptist Hospital
cases.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
designating Monroe Council for the Arts Corporation as the local
arts agency for purposes of meeting state requirements for grants
and receiving license plate money. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 134-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution
of an Agreement between Monroe County and Monroe Council for the
Arts Corporation, as revised (paragraph 3). Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner London to adopt the following four Resolutions
approving 17 Orders of Determination of Vested Rights promulgated
by the Vested Rights Hearing Officer for commercial development
projects pursuant to Vested Rights Hearings on November 21, 1996
(1 Order), February 6, 1997 (6 Orders), March 6, 1997 (2 Orders),
and March 27, 1997 (5 Orders):
One (1) Order of Determination of Vested Rights
promulgated by the Vested Rights Hearing Officer pursuant to the
Vested Rights Hearing held on November 21, 1996 in Re: Scott
Oropeza.
RESOLUTION NO. 135-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
six (6) Orders of Determination of Vested Rights
promulgated by the Vested Rights Hearing Officer pursuant to the
Vested Rights Hearing held on February 6, 1997 in Re: Harry and
Elvira Mahoney; Michael Gilbert and William Lemon/Four Star
Rentals; John C. Puto; Block 23, Inc; Venetian Canal, Inc.; and
Venetian Highway, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 136-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Two (2) Orders of Determination of Vested Rights
promulgated by the Vested Rights Hearing Officer pursuant to the
Vested Rights Hearing held on March 6, 1997 in Re: Gregory and
Diana Pardo; and Wanda Van Brunt Gause.
RESOLUTION NO. 137-1997
97/95
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Five (5) Orders of Determination of Vested Rights
promulgated by the Vested Rights Hearing Officer pursuant to the
Vested Rights Hearing held on March 27, 1997 in Re: Edward,
VeEtta, and Valerie Baldwin/Vicki Jachowski/vivian Etmanczyk;
Daniel and Barbara Cockerham; Gary and Jeanne Zaret; Wanda Van
Brunt Gause; and John S. Ely.
RESOLUTION NO. 138-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator, James Roberts gave a report on
the status of the Compensation/Classification study Program. The
Board took no official action.
Mr. Roberts referred the Board to the review of the
monthly financial documents as prepared by the Office of
Management and Budget and review of the budget trends for the
next fiscal year. The Board took no official action.
Mr. Roberts discussed the approval to initiate research
leading to the reactivation of the Monroe County Port Authority
and an overall approach to dealing with port and marine related
issues. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to reactivate the Port Authority. Motion
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Freeman discussed her meeting with the
united States Coast Guard and others concerning ship groundings
in the Florida Keys.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
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Deputy Clerk I