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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County commissioners
Tuesday, August 19, 1997
Key Largo, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 10:00 a.m., on the above date, at the
Key Largo Library. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioners Shirley Freeman, Wilhelmina Harvey, Jack London,
Commissioner 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.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
A Presentation of Employee of the Month award for the
month of June, 1997 was presented to Alex Ustianowski,
Maintenance Mechanic, Facilities Maintenance Department, Public
Works Division.
Representatives from the Regional Office of Immigration
and Naturalization Service (INS) presented employees of the
Monroe County Public Safety Division and Monroe County Sheriff's
Office with certificates and plaques for their assistance in a
recent INS drill.
A Mayor's Proclamation was made recogn1z1ng the
students of Plantation Key Elementary School for their
achievement in receiving the gold medal in the Odyssey of the
Mind competition.
A Mayor's Proclamation was made recognizing Key Largo
School's selection as a 1996-97 Blue Ribbon school.
A Mayor's Proclamation was made recognizing the Coral
Shores Envirothon team who placed 5th in a national environmental
competition.
Property Appraiser Ervin Higgs, on behalf of Governor
Lawton Chiles and Debbie Roberson, Representative Peter Deustch's
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Aide presented certificates to members of the School Board for
the above acheivements.
A Mayor's Proclamation was made designating the week
of September 17-23, 1997 as Constitution Week.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS AND DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval and Additions, Corrections
and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance creating section 11-1(c), Monroe County Code, in order
to establish speed limits on County Road C905 and County Road
C905A (Card Sound Road), the speeds ranging from 30 MPH to 55
MPH; Providing for severability; Providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing for an
effective date. There was no public input. County Engineer,
Dave Koppel, addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner London to adopt
the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 033-1997
See Ord. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Attorney Jim Mattson addressed the Board concerning
approval of the Recommended Order Granting Vested Rights to Miss
Lamar Louise Curry, as Trustee of the Plat of Coral Coast, Plat
Book 7 Page 60. Miss Curry gave a history to the Board
concerning the property. County Attorney, James T. Hendrick,
also addressed the Board. After Board discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
granting approval of the Vested Rights determination (paragraphs
1-27), but subject to modification of the Recommended Order
language by the County Attorney (paragraphs 28-32) for approval
at the next Board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve the following items by unanimous
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consent:
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 2 to the D.L. Porter Construction Contract for
the Key West International Airport Terminal Renovations,
increasing the construction contract by $9,361.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Keys Aqueduct
Authority concerning the installation and maintenance of fire
hydrants in unincorporated Monroe County.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Modification to Agreement to the Emergency Management
Preparedness and Assistance Program Base Grant Agreement #97-CP-
05-11-54-01-044 between Monroe County and the Florida Department
of Community Affairs, Division of Emergency Management.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Power and Light
Company concerning Radiological Emergency Preparedness for Fiscal
Year 1998.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for the
construction of concrete pads at the three (3) transfer stations.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Part
II of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Solid
Waste Recycling and Education Grant Application for Fiscal Year
1998.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
execution of a Grant Agreement with the Department of
Environmental Protection for the acceptance of Recycling and
Education Grant Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 264-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
execution of a Grant Agreement with the Department of
Environmental Protection, for the acceptance of Small County
Solid Waste Grant Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 265-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
execution of a Grant Agreement with the Department of
Environmental Protection, for the acceptance of Waste Tire Grant
Funds.
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RESOLUTION NO. 266-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
execution of a Grant Agreement with the Department of
Environmental Protection, for the acceptance of Litter Control
and Prevention Grant Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 267-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Clean Florida Keys, Inc., to
provide disbursement of funds from the Litter Control Prevention
Grant.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the South Florida EmploYment
and Training Consortium for intake and liaison services for the
1998 program year.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease and Concession Agreement for Marathon Airport between
Monroe County and Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc., for gift shop
space in the Marathon Airport terminal building.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement for Marathon Airport between Monroe County and
Federal Express, for space at the Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order #1 for Suncoast Fence Company, Inc., for the
Marathon Airport security fencing project.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order #3 for Arbor Tree & Landscaping Company, Inc., for
additional work on the Noise Buffer at the Key West International
Airport.
Board granted approval to rescind the Lease Agreement
with Federal Express for the Marathon Airport that was approved
by the Board of County commissioners on February 19, 1997.
Board granted approval to extend the Agreement with the
Marathon Volunteer Fire and Rescue for one month, to December 31,
1997.
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Board granted approval of Award of Bid to Oshkosh Truck
Corporation, for a new Air rescue Firefighting Vehicle for the
Key West International Airport in the amount of $306,614.00.
This is a grant project with FAA funding 90% of the purchase and
FDOT and PFC revenue to pay 5% of the purchase.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Grant Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Agreement
No. DV97-10, in the amount of $79,050.00, and authorization to
call for bids for the removal of selected derelict vessels from
Monroe County for 1997-98 removal year.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Grant Application to the University of Florida Family Nutrition
Program, in the amount of $108,599.00, to provide funds to
conduct Nutrition Education Programs to low income individuals
and families in Monroe County.
Board approved the establishing of a Florida Sea
Grant/University of Florida Extension Services funded office in
Key Largo to conduct a Florida Bay Outreach and community
Education Program.
Board granted approval of Internet Access Grants
application for the Monroe county Libraries, including one each
for Key West, Big Pine, Islamorada, Key Largo, and two for
Marathon.
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Board granted approval of a Lease Extension between
Monroe County, serving as the governing body of the Duck Key
Security District, and Wayne and Susan Rice (Lessor), and Hawk's
Cay Investors (Lessee), for property located at 416 Harbour Drive
(#10 Indies Island Condominium), Duck Key.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.1).
RESOLUTION NO. 268-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution amending
Resolution No. 121-1997 (OMB Schedule Item NO.2) .
RESOLUTION NO. 269-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item NO.3).
RESOLUTION NO. 270-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.4).
RESOLUTION NO. 271-1997
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See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item NO.5).
RESOLUTION NO. 272-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item NO.6).
RESOLUTION NO. 273-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 249-1997 (OMB Schedule Item No.7).
RESOLUTION NO. 274-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item NO.8).
RESOLUTION NO. 275-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.9).
RESOLUTION NO. 276-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 277-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution amending
Resolution No. 047-1997 (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 278-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution requesting use
of Impact Fees for the installation of eighteen (18) fire
hydrants at strategic locations in the Upper Keys Area (District
III).
RESOLUTION NO. 279-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution requesting use
of Impact Fees for the installation of twelve (12) fire hydrants
at strategic locations in the Lower Keys Area (District 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 280-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to waive Purchasing Policies and
Procedures and granted approval of Excess Workers compensation
Renewal with Safety National Casualty Corporation, for the
renewal of the excess workers compensation coverage, in the
amount of $140,000.00 per year for two years; AND granted
approval of the Accidental Death and Dismemberment premium from
Hartford Life Insurance Company, in the amount of $1,216.00 for
one year, for volunteer and paid firefighters.
Board granted approval to remove surplus items from
inventory and advertise for bids, dispose and accept transfer to
the City of Key West. Schedule is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement Amendment between Monroe County and The Greater Miami
and Keys American Red Cross, to correct dates of funding.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Verbal 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 281-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Verbal 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 282-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 283-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 284-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to reject all bids and
readvertise a Request for Proposals for janitorial services at
the Key West International Airport.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Declarations of Landfill Closures for the Long Key and Key Largo
landfills.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Grant/Joint Participation Agreement (WPI No. 6826786) between
Monroe County and Florida Department of Transportation for the
purchase of the business, property and assets of Marathon Air
Services, in the amount of $550,000.00.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Tinsley Advertising to
provide advertising services on behalf of the Monroe County
Tourist Development Council covering October 1, 1997 through
September 30, 2000, The amount of the contract to be based on
commission.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 285-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Marathon Dolphin Research
Center to replace shade structure with weatherproof awning
beginning August 20, 1997 and terminating September 30, 1998, in
an amount not to exceed $4,998.00, FY 97 third penny.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the Pigeon Key Foundation to
build audio kiosk's at the Pigeon Key Museum beginning August 20,
1997 and terminating September 30, 1998, in an amount not to
exceed $5,448.00, FY 97 third penny.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Keys Land & Sea
Trust to put into place a Tropical Crane Point Hammock
Interpretive Trail System beginning August 20, 1997, and
terminating September 30, 1998, in an amount not to exceed
$4,850.00, FY 97 third penny.
Board granted approval that a special exception be made
and waived the portion of the policy that provides for no excused
absences concerning Herbert Spiegel's position on the Tourist
Development Council. This special exception will provide for Mr.
Spiegel's continued participation on the Board and recognizes the
extenuating circumstances surrounding his inability to attend the
last three meetings due to the transition of Cheeca to new
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ownership.
Board acknowledged a letter of support for an Upper
Keys community pool from the District V Advisory Committee to the
Upper Keys Community Pool, Inc.
Board acknowledged a letter of support for an Upper
Keys community pool from the District IV Advisory Committee to
the Upper Keys Community Pool, Inc.
Board acknowledged a Resolution from the Monroe County
Tourist Development Council recommending support of Clean Florida
Keys, Inc., a Florida Keys Scenic Highway Project.
Board acknowledged a Resolution from the District II
Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development
Council recommending that missiles not be launched in the Florida
Keys.
LAND AUTHORITY (sitting as county commission)
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
conveyance of certain real property to the Board of Trustees of
the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 286-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Board adopted the following Resolution granting the
designation of "Historical and Cultural Landmark" to the "Merlin
Albury House" at 91731 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida. The
property is described as Tavernier #2 Subdivision, Lot 2, Block
E, in section 34, Township 62 South, Range 38 East. The Real
Estate Identification No. is 00556190-000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 287-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution grating the
designation of "Historical and Cultural Landmark" to the
"Tavernier Methodist Church" at 91701 Overseas Highway,
Tavernier, Florida. The property is described as Tavernier #2
SUbdivision, Lots 4 through 6, Block E, in section 34, Township
62 South, Range 38 East. The Real Estate Identification No. is
00556190-000000.
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RESOLUTION NO. 288-1997
See Res. Book No. 135, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Urbanomics, Inc.,
for professional services to develop approaches for implementing
non-residential rate-of-growth solutions, in the amount of
$45,000.00.
Board denied a flood variance application submitted by
John L. Morris for a 480 square foot detached workshop/tool shed
with a limited bathroom facility below base flood elevation on
Lots 3 and 4, Tract 24, Upper Matecumbe Subdivision, Upper
Matecumbe Key.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of the following expenditures
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, in the total amount of
$24,432.77.
$1938.99
$500.00
To develop a WEB page on the Internet.
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Help in the purchase of a giant metal
star for Sheriff's Youth Ranch.
$675.00
Purchase 50 signs for Crime Watch
Program.
$15,246.50 -
Purchase a complete searchlight system
for the Sheriff's helicopter.
$1,700.00 -
Accreditation Fund to the Commission for
Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.
$2,805.78 -
Purchase supplies for our Crime Stoppers
Program.
$1,566.50 -
Purchase supplies for three Crime
Prevention Fairs.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board approved the announcement of a public meeting to
be held on September 29, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. at the Islamorada
Library to discuss the Indian Key Fill Project.
Board approved Commissioner Reich's appointment of Dr.
James Boilini to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board,
replacing Charles Schafstall. This term will expire January 1,
2000.
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Board approved Commissioner London's appointment of
James Aultman to the Planning commission. This term will expire
in September 1999.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval for Monroe County to join the
Small County Coalition and to pay the membership fee of
$2,150.00.
Board reviewed the monthly financial documents prepared
by the Office of Management and Budget and reviewed the budget
trends for the next fiscal year.
Board granted approval to prepare a lease agreement and
authorized execution of same between Monroe County and Dean-Lopez
Funeral Home to provide facilities for the County Medical
Examiner, in the amount of $650.00 per month.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
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Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY' PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Guillermo Marcovici,
in the amount of $900.00; Care Center for Mental Health, in the
amount of $700.00; Leslie Morgan, in the amount of $2,100.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Hibiscus Hotel, in the amount of $164.00;
Louis J. Spallone, Clerk, in the amount of $2,500.00; David Buns
Investigations, in the amount of $150.00; Jackie Hartfiel, in the
amount of $39.00; Richard Isles, in the amount of $75.60; David
Milner, in the amount of $21.00; Matt Oksendahl, in the amount of
$30.35; The Islander Hotel, in the amount of $480.34; Holly
Hartfiel, in the amount of $27.00; Adriana Blanco, in the amount
of $53.36; Upper Keys Transportation, in the amount of $200.00;
Tim Birkle, in the amount of $38.66; Holiday Inn, in the amount
of $321.30; Torris Legal Services, in the amount of $55.00;
Carole Vereline, in the amount of $40.00; Katherine Williams, in
the amount of $18.00; Gary James, in the amount of $63.00; Robert
Decamillo, in the amount of $18.00; Detective Jay Glover, in the
amount of $18.00; Linda Kohout, in the amount of $9.00; Matthew
Williams, in the amount of $64.99.
COURT ORDERED ATTORNEY - CONFLICT, Manuel Garcia, in the
amount of $2,753.75; Marcie Rose, in the amount of $515.64;
Crimella & Hamilton, in the amount of $1,185.00; cunningham,
Albritton, Miller, in the amount of $1,662.50; Horan, Horan &
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Esquinaldo, in the amount of $3,377.50; Mitchell Denker, in the
amount of $11,333.22; Margaret Tobin, in the amount of $2,502.75;
John P. Rotolo, in the amount of $3,334.21; Mark Simms, in the
amount of $1,327.50; Peary Fowler, in the amount of $1,915.50;
Angel Ruiz, in the amount of $1,005.00; Hershoff, Lupino, DeFoor
& Gregg, in the amount of $748.00; Charles Everett, in the amount
of $5,542.50; Ben Harrison, in the amount of $350.00; Michelle
Cates, in the amount of $356.25; Thornton McDaniel, Jr., in the
amount of $915.00; Joe Miklas, in the amount of $350.00; Robert
Goldman, in the amount of $802.50; Karen Kennedy, in the amount
of $615.00; Carl Palomino, in the amount of $2,081.25; David
Hutchinson, in the amount of $937.50; Larry Erskine, in the
amount of $350.00.
EXTRADITION, Richard D. Roth, Sheriff of Monroe County, in
the amount of $14,099.86.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Florida Keys reporting, in the
amount of $1,775.00; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of
$422.50; Amy Landry, in the amount of $112.50; ViCky Lynn Doty,
in the amount of $1,263.75; Hughes, Albright, Foltz Natalie
Reporting, in the amount of $60.00; Urban Court Reporting, Inc.,
in the amount of $415.55; Robin Milliken, in the amount of
$291.45; certified Shorthand Reporters, in the amount of $428.20;
Classic Reporting Services, in the amount of $85.00; Laws
Reporting, Inc., in the amount of $293.94; Adkins Court
Reporting, in the amount of $243.61; Boone Reporting Services, in
the amount of $106.50.
COURT INTERPRETERS, Jose Menendez, in the amount of $595.00;
Sergio Alverez, in the amount of $50.00; Mary Lou Wass, in the
amount of $115.00; Mario Baldatti, in the amount of $100.00;
William Waddell, in the amount of $625.00; JR Alayon-Forte, in
the amount of $530.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount of $250.00;
Jores Pierrilus, in the amount of $65.00; Jose Mateo, in the
amount of $25.00; Claudia Hancock, in the amount of $70.00; AT&T
Language Line, in the amount of $50.00; Carlyne Scorza, in the
amount of $25.00; Jan Trawinski, in the amount of $55.00; Marie
Penot, in the amount of $25.00.
TRAVEL EXPENSES, witness Travel, in the amount of $8,474.61
REGULAR WITNESS FEES, witness Payroll, in the amount of
$735.00
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES ALL, Sheriff of New Castle County, in
the amount of $50.00.
EXPERT WITNESS, Dennis McGuire, in the amount of $1,310.37.
COUNTY CLERK
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Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #288674-290480, in the amount of
$7,313,084.82
Board approved the County Commission Meeting Minutes of
June 18, 1997.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe county and Kemp & Green, P.A., to
provide for an audit of County records commencing August 19, 1997
and to be for the next consecutive three years with the option of
extending the Contract for one additional year.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
County Attorney to act as the representative of the Board upon
the Circuit Conflict Committee, pursuant to Section 925.037(3),
Florida statutes.
RESOLUTION NO. 289-1997
See Res. Book No. 135 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Captain Douglass Rudolph and Lieutenant Commander Brian
D. Kelley of the United states Coastguard addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval for the Mayor to sign a
Mutual Aid Agreement among Emergency Response Agencies located in
Monroe County, Florida for the continuous improvement of offshore
emergency response. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner London granting approval and authorizing execution
for the renewal of the existing Residential Lease for Law
Enforcement Officer between Monroe County and Deputy Lisa King to
reside on one side of the Marr property duplex, for an amount of
rent and utilities totaling $400.00 per month, and authorizing
the Mayor to execute the lease agreement for same. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval to submit a grant
application to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary to
conduct an evaluation of the Western Sambos Ecological Reserve
with respect to enhancing the local lobster population and
increasing potential yield from the fishery. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Douglass Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution
of an Employee Assistance Plan Contract between Monroe County and
the Mental Health Care Center of the Lower Keys, Inc. d/b/a Care
Center for Mental Health to provide confidential, professional
counseling services for all full-time, regular employees and
their dependents under Monroe County's Employee Assistance
Program (EAP). Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Douglass Yes
Motion carried.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste Director, Clark Lake updated the Board on
the status of Yard Waste Recycling and Small Business Recycling.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman addressed the
Board. After Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner London granting approval of
the following eight (8) Affordable Housing Deed Restrictions,
nineteen (19) transfers of buildable lots to Monroe County by
Warranty Deed, five (5) covenants restricting the property owner
to having only one dwelling unit on two contiguous lots, and one
(1) covenant restricting the property owner to only one dwelling
unit on six contiguous lots. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 016-1992,
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these documents have been filed by the applicants rece1v1ng
dwelling unit allocation awards for the quarter ending on July
13, 1997:
8 Affordable Housinq Deed Restrictions
Permit No.
Name on Deed Restriction
97-3-1313
97-3-2102
97-3-937
97-3-726
97-1-929
Tad Prudhomme
Chester Kaczka
Joaquin Capote
Juvenal Montesino
Len Rogers, Terry Campbell
Randy Roberts, James
MUlligan, George Gibson
John & Ruth Discher
Suzanne McCaskill
Suzanne McCaskill
97-906
97-635
97-636
16 Transfers of Buildable Lots bv Warranty Deed to Monroe County
Permit No.
Name on Warrantv Deed
Legal
Descri-ption
97-3-1369
John Spadavecchia
Lot 12, Block 9
Kinercha
96-3-1579
Robert Vaughn
Lot 18, Block 9
Kinercha
97-3-1741
Manuel Epelbaum
Lots 12 & 13
Square 2, Lots
24 & 2, Square 3
Palm Villa
97-3-1923
Roy Rodriguez &
Mercedes M. Rodriguez
Lot 30, Block 4,
Torch Key Estates
97-1-790
Fred Eder
Lot 13, Block 18,
Palm Villa
97-1-999
John Podpirka
Lot 4, Block 3,
Palm Villa
97-1-1038
Mark Harmon
Lot 4, Block 18
Port Pine Heights,
1st Add.
97-1-668
James H. Boozer
Sec. 26, Twn 66,
Range 29, Pt. Gov't
97-1-802
97-1-789
97-1-803
96-1-974
97-1-1025
97-1-1024
97-1-1056
97-1-1022
Permit No.
97-3-1831
97-3-1101
97-3-1283
97-1-646
Robert R. Collins
Shirley Collins
Warren Werling
Robert R. Collins
Shirley Collins
Mitchell Skrzypecki
Patricia patyk
Andrew Dykema
Carrol Dykema
Peter H. Batty
Alberto Rebosio
Annemarie B. Flister
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Lot 2 (Pt. Lot 3)
Kinercha
Lot 8, Block 7,
Torch Key Estates
Lot 16, Block 2,
Palm Villa
Lot 9, Block 7,
Torch Key Estates
Lot 1, Block 22,
Palm Villa
Lot 20, Block 7
Palm Villa
Lot 7, Block 39,
Port pine Heights,
2nd Add.
Lot 1, Block 33,
Palm Villa
Lot, Block 22
Port pine Heights
2nd Add.
6 Restrictive Covenants for contiquous Lots
Name on Restrictive Covenant
George otto
Oscar Combarro
Bruce Nelson
Enrique Jordan
Legal
Description
Lots 1, 2, 3,
22, 23, & 24
Block 2,
Knowlson Colony
1st Add.
Lots 13 & 18,
Block 2, Ocean
Isles Estates
Lots 19 & 20,
Block 1, South
Creek Village
Lots 8 & 9,
Block 13,
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Anglers Park
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Jason Heller
Jennifer Heller
Lot 2 & 23
Block L
North Marathon
Shores
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Lenis D. Rogers
James C. Mulligan
George G. Gibson
Terry Campbell
Randall S. Roberts, Sr.
Lots 25 & 26,
Block 5
Indian Mound
Estates
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner London to adopt the following Resolution approving
the request by the Florida Keys Land Trust for an exemption from
the non-residential permit allocation system for federally tax-
exempt institutional uses for the construction of a 120 sq. ft.
replica outdoor kitchen to be located on property described as
Government Lot 3, section 2, Township 66 South, Range 32 East,
Tallahassee Meridian, at Marathon, Key Vaca, Monroe County,
Florida. The Land Use Designation is Urban Commercial (UC) and
the real estate number is 010376. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Douglass Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 290-1997
See Res. Book No. 135 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Patti Thompson of Save The Manatee Club made a
presentation to the Board concerning problems with manatee/human
interactions in the Keys. Ms. Thompson showed a short video and
discussed boating speeds, feeding and watering of manatees.
MONROE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
Tax Collector, Harry F. Knight presented to the Board a
recap of 1996 Monroe County Tax Roll and the list of errors and
insolvency's for the 1996 Monroe County Tax Roll.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner London to adopt the following Resolution instructing
the Property Appraiser not to extend taxes of the tax roll that
are less than $5.00 and instructing the Tax Collector not to mail
tax notices that are less than $5.00 on the Monroe County Tax
Roll. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 291-1997
See Res. Book No. 135 which is incorporated herein by reference.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman updated the
Board on the Wastewater Master Plan. Mr. Herman informed the
Board that Ken Williams with the firm of CH2MHill would be giving
the Board monthly updates on the progress of the Stormwater
Management Plan. Mr. Williams addressed the Board.
Mr. Herman also updated the Board on the Cesspit
Replacement Program and the level of service on Big pine Key
concerning traffic and the Florida Department of Transportation.
RaYmond Giglio and Captain Charles Mills addressed the Board.
SOUNDING BOARD
Scott Marr, President of the Key Largo Economic
Development Council, Inc. addressed the Board concerning
strategic planning. Mr. Marr introduced council members Joe
Harris, David Ritz and Charles Brooks. The members discussed the
status of the Agreement of Services between the Key Largo
Economic Development Council, Inc. and Design Studios West, Inc.
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick also addressed the Board. The
Board took no official action.
Charles Mills addressed the Board concerning code
enforcement and budget issues. William Padfield and Richard R.
L. Marra also addressed the Board. The Board took no official
action. Mr. Hendrick introduced new Assistant County Attorney
Stuart G. Schurr to the Board.
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JOINT MEETING BETWEEN
DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
AND
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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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 Art
French, Commissioner Jack London and Chairman Keith Douglass.
Also present were Commissioner wilhelmina Harvey and commissioner
Mary Kay Reich.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
County Administrator, James Roberts and Public Safety
Director, Reggie Paros addressed the Board concerning approval of
the conceptual plan for the consolidated Monroe County Emergency
Services System (MCESS). The Board viewed a video concerning
fire safety. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey granting conceptual approval for the
consolidated Monroe County Emergency Services System (MCESS).
Roll call vote was unanimous.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Motion was made by Commissioner French and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting conceptual approval for the
consolidated Monroe County Emergency Services (MCESS). Roll call
-- vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of a request to purchase
from TAW Power systems, one new Kohler Model 80 ROZJ Diesel
fueled engine driven generator at a total cost of $25,475.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner French and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval and authorizing execution
of a new basic service Agreement between the Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District and the Big pine Key Volunteer
Fire Department, Inc., to provide fire rescues services in Monroe
County and reimburse the Department for same. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner French granting approval and authorizing execution
of an Agreement between the Lower and Middle Keys Fire and
Ambulance District and Technical Dynamics, Inc. in the amount of
$12,418.85. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The following individuals addressed the Board
concerning a Resolution establishing the Upper Keys community
Pool, Inc., as an agent acting under the authority of the Monroe
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County BOCC for the purpose of building, managing, and
maintaining a public pool facility in the Upper Keys. Tim
Bricker, Jim Boilini, Scott Marr, John Ireland, representing the
YMCA of Greater Miami; Cynthia Knudson, Tom Strohler, Ron O'Brien
and Duncan Mathewson. County Attorney, James T. Hendrick and
county Administrator, James Roberts also addressed the Board.
After Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Mayor Douglass directing the County Attorney to
prepare an appropriate Resolution to provide the Upper Keys
community Pool, Inc., with advice in order to apply for grant
funding. Motion carried unanimously. This matter was then
referred to the Board meeting of September 4, 1997 in Key Largo.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution creating
the Local citizens Task Force on Wastewater.
RESOLUTION NO. 292-1997
See Res. Book No. 135 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner London granting approval of the following
appointments, as revised, to the Local citizens Task Force:
Mavor Keith Douqlass
Enos Mitchell
58 Hibiscus Lane
Key Largo, Florida 33037
Bill Markey
1519 Aqueduct Lane
Key Largo, Florida 33037
David Makepeace
83311 Old Highway
Islamorada, Florida 33036
Alice Skinger
1016 75th Street, Ocean
Marathon, Florida 33050
commissioner Shirley Freeman
Bill smith
P.O. Box 2797
Marathon Shores, Florida 33052
Dagney Johnson
95600 Overseas Highway
Key Largo, FL 33037
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Linda Yorde
P.O. Box 420642
Summerland Key, FL 33042
Alicia Putney
2150 No Name Drive
No Name Key, Florida 33043-5202
Commissioner wilhelmina Harvev
Charles Brooks
35 pigeon Drive
Key Largo, Florida 33037
Joe Rosenblatt
P.O. Box 198
Summerland Key, Florida 33042
David Munn
171-A Avenue C
Big coppitt Key, Florida 33040
Gary W. Bowman
P.O. Box 5476
6200 2nd street
Key West, Florida 33040
commissioner Jack London
James Brady, Sr.
P.O. Box 655
Big pine Key, Florida 33043
George Leydic
1388 Niles Road
Summerland Key, Florida 33402
Nick Mulick
81990 Overseas Highway, suite 201
Islamorada, Florida 33036
Jerry polverino
21083 2nd Avenue
Cudjoe Gardens, Florida 33042
commissioner Marv Kav Reich
Hal Overbeck
P.o. Box 431346
Big pine Key, Florida 33043
Karen Wilkinson
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4680 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
John Larkin
P.O. Box 38
Big pine Key, Florida 33043
Dick Drake
P.O. Box 786
Key Largo, Florida 33037
Motion carried unanimously.
The following individuals addressed the Board
concerning the approval to advertise a proposed "Idle Speed No
Wake" Ordinance for all residential man made canals in the
Florida Keys area of Monroe County: Tom Garrettson, representing
the Port Largo Home Owners Association; Murray E. Nelson, Hyatt
Hodgdon and Fred Nickerson. After Board discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey
granting approval to advertise the proposed Ordinance without any
reference to the adjacent shoreline language. Motion carried
unanimously.
Marcia Kreitman updated the Board on the progress of
the Monroe County of the Arts corporation.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Chairman Michael Ingram, gave the "state of the Monroe
County Tourist Development Council Address".
PUBLIC BEARING
A Public Hearing was held concerning a budget amendment
to the Group Insurance Fund #502. 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. 293-1997
See Res. Book No. 135 which is incorporated herein by reference.
The first of two Public Hearings were held concerning
an Ordinance amending sections 9.5-4, and 9.5-401 through 407 of
the Monroe County Code regarding the regulations of signs.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to continue to the next Marathon meeting.
Roll call vote was unanimous. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Reich to
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reconsider the previous motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Eugene Shinkevich, representing the Florida Keys citizens'
Coalition and Sam Shore, representing Key Largo Resorts addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Reich to continue to the Board meeting of
September, 1997. Motion carried unanimously.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of Staff's recommendation
by adopting policy alternative #2 referred to in a memorandum to
Growth Management Director Robert Herman from Environmental
Resources Director Ross Alliston, dated July 11, 1997, subject:
specific Point Values for Environmental ROGO Factors:
2. "The minimum allowable point value will be assigned
to each positive factor and the maximum allowable point value
will be assigned to each negative factor". Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Douglass Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of Staff recommendation to
deny the Flood Variance Application of Joseph A. Noha - a
variance to the A-zone venting requirements of section
9.50317(B)(1) (d) (ii) in order to construct a lower limited
storage enclosure with unvented walls. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Douglass No
Motion failed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner London granting approval of staff recommendation to
deny the Flood Variance of Plaza & Associates for an after-the-
fact variance to permit commercial space below base flood
elevation on the Plaza Building. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
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commissioner Freeman Yes
commissioner Harvey No
commissioner London No
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Douglass Yes
Motion failed.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval of Mayor Douglass'
appointment of Lynn C. Mapes to the Planning commission to
replace Grace Mannillo. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
commissioner London Yes
commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor Douglass Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
commissioner Freeman to continue the following agenda items to
the next day:
M.1(d)
update on legal issues - James T. Hendrick,
Esq.
M.7
Approval of contract with Lewis
Environmental Services, Inc., to develop
revisions to the Habitat Evaluation Index
(HEI) contained in sections 9.5-336 through
9.5-342 of the Monroe County Land Development
Regulations.
R.9
Approval of a Resolution urging the Florida
Legislature to adopt an appropriate set of
incentives to attract and retain the
entertainment industry in Florida.
R.12
Resolution of the Monroe County Democratic
Party.
S.l a)
Dedication date for The Harvey Government
Center at Historic Truman School
b)
Progress on the Proposed Domestic Partnership
Ordinance
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c)
Report on Budget preparation Process
U.2
Approval to advertise an ordinance
prohibiting fishing by pedestrians from the
Tom's Harbor Channel County Bridge.
U.4
Approval of Asset Purchase Agreement
concerning Marathon Air Services, Inc.
Motion carried unanimously.
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