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12/20/1995 Regular 95/393 MINUTES OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners WedneSday, December 20, 1995 Marathon Key, Florida A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 10 a.m., on the above date, at the Marathon Governmental Annex. Present and answering to roll call ~ were Commissioners Keith Douglass, Wilhelmina Harvey, Jack ~ London, Mary Kay Reich and Mayor Shirley Freeman. Also present Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James T. Hendrick, County Attorney; James Roberts, County Administrator; County Staff, members of the Press and Radio; and the general public. ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS Motion was made by Commissioner by Commissioner Freeman granting approval Corrections and Deletions to the Agenda. unanimously. Harvey and seconded of the Additions, Motion carried PRESENTATION OF AWARDS A Retirement Plaque for Robert K. Collier, Recycling Operations, Division of Environmental Management, was presented to Chris Setzer and Mike Cremmel on behalf of Mr. Collier. The Yearly Safety Award was presented to the Recycling Operations Department, Environmental Management Division. A Certificate of Appreciation Award was presented to Monroe County for outstanding support to the Department of Defense Commemoration for the 50th Anniversary of World War II by Tom Roberts. BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve the following items by unanimous consent: Board granted approval to remove the following surplus equipment from the Supervisor of Elections and dispose of, due to the fact no bids were received: 95/394 the fact no bids were received: Description 1200 BAUD Dial-up/auto Answer Modem 1200 BAUD Dial-up/auto Answer Modem 1200 BAUD Dial-up/auto Answer Modem 1200 BAUD Dial-up/auto Answer Modem Board granted approval to terminate the lease between Monroe County and Joan Lord-Papy for property presently housing the HRS - Monroe County Public Health Unit, Disease Prevention Center (formerly the AIDS Prevention Center) at 517 Whitehead street, Key West. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and Elite Fire and Safety Company concerning the provision of fire/rescue equipment at bid prices. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and Ten-8 Fire Equipment concerning the provision of fire/rescue equipment at bid prices. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and vista Sales and Service concerning the provision of fire/rescue equipment at bid prices. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and Municipal Equipment Company concerning the provision of fire/rescue equipment at bid prices. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and Safety Equipment Company concerning the provision of fire/rescue equipment at bid prices. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and Bennett Fire Products concerning the provision of fire/rescue equipment at bid prices. Board granted approval to remove a Federal Aero-Dynamic Lightbar, County ID #1433-135, from the inventory of Public Safety, Fire/Rescue Department. This item was permanently mounted onto a surplus 1962 Ford Howe Pumper that was recently sold at bid. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and BellSouth Tele- communications, Inc., for installation of new 9-1-1 equipment at the Sheriff's Department District 1 Communications Center. Board granted approval of a request from the Marathon 95/395 Business & Professional Women's Club to close Sombrero Boulevard, Copa D'Oro, Santa Barbara, Ocotillo Lane and Saguaro Lane on January 21, 1996, from 8:55 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., for a "New Year's Resolution" 5K Run. Board granted approval to advertise for bids for a fuel supplier to provide diesel fuel and unleaded gasoline to Monroe County and Monroe County School Board fueling facilities. Board granted approval of award of bid and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County and Alfredo Vazquez Janitorial Service, Inc., in the amount of $1,850.00 per month, to provide janitorial service to the Public Service Building. Board granted approval of award of bid and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County and Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., for Truman School Renovations Phase 2. Base bid, $3,624,000.00 plus Alternate No.1, $24,000.00 for a total contract of $3,648,000.00. Board granted approval to advertise for bids for the Marathon HRS project. Board granted approval of a building plaque and text for the Key Largo Fire Rescue station No.1. Board granted approval of award of bid and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County and Upper Keys Marine Construction, in the amount of $188,459.30, for the Watson Field Tennis Courts and site improvements on Big pine Key. Board granted authorization to reject bids for the project Roadway Drainage Improvements Phase IV and re-advertise same. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Contract between Monroe County and South Florida Employment and Training Consortium for Titles IIA/IIC/III. Board granted approval of an Amendment to Contract between Monroe County and G.A. Food Service, Inc.,for the Monroe County Nutrition Program to extend their contract for 1996. Board granted approval of an Amendment to Contract between Monroe County and G.A. Food Service, Inc., to provide Bayshore Manor with food service. Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. RESOLUTION NO. 462-1995 RESOLUTION NO. 463-1995 95/396 RESOLUTION NO. 464-1995 RESOLUTION NO. 465-1995 RESOLUTION NO. 466-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a contract between Monroe County and The Alliance for Aging, Inc., for the Older Americans Act 1996 funding for Titles III-B, III-C, III-D, III-F. Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for FY 96. RESOLUTION NO. 467-1995 RESOLUTION NO. 468-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Department of Transportation to fund Monroe County Airports Planning studies. This is an ongoing grant from FDOT which funds 50% of the costs of consulting services for airport development. Board granted approval of an Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County and Republic Parking, granting an option to renew current agreement for an additional two years. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and the Federal Aviation Administration for office space at the Key West International Airport. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Department of Transportation, to fund an update of the Key West Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan. Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for a General Airport Consulting Engineer. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds from "1 cent Infrastructure" to "Fund 404", Key West International Airport. RESOLUTION NO. 469-1995 See Res. Book No. 128 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease and Concession Agreement between Monroe County and Budget Rent A Car, for operations at the Marathon Airport. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 95/397 Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Department of Transportation to provide funding for the Marathon Airport Runway Lighting Rehabilitation Project. Board granted approval for AKH Water Management to continue to provide maintenance for the Marathon Airport Sewage Treatment Plant on a month-to-month basis until such time as a new agreement for services can be provided. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Boating Improvement Fund, for the reconstruction of the Bertha Street Boat Ramp. This Amendment extends the project completion date to November 28, 1996. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the Agreement between Monroe County, City of Key West, and Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Boating Improvement Fund, to purchase replacement regulatory signage for Garrison Bight. Board granted approval to remove one IBM Correcting Selectric II Typewriter, County I.D. #3300-105, from the inventory of Human Resources and dispose of same. Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of two Lease Agreements between Monroe County and Xerox Corporation and a rental of one copier (5328 ZTAS) for 36 months, for all three offices of Veterans Affairs, in the amount of $8,352.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, for implementation of the "Keys to Recovery" Project. Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for the installation of hurricane shutters at the Courthouse Annex. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds for FY 96 (Key Largo Library). RESOLUTION NO. 470-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds for FY 96 (Capital Projects). RESOLUTION NO. 471-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. 95/398 Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. RESOLUTION NO. 472-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for FY 96 (Derelict Vessel Removal-BIF). RESOLUTION NO. 473-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for FY 96 (Derelict Vessel Removal). RESOLUTION NO. 474-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for FY 96 (Supervisor of Elections). RESOLUTION NO. 475-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for FY 96 (Library). RESOLUTION NO. 476-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval to use Impact Fees to purchase books, reference material, etc., for the Library System. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for FY 96 (FCT LOS Grant). RESOLUTION NO. 477-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 253-1995. RESOLUTION NO. 478-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval to use Impact Fees for the Islamorada and Marathon libraries. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the 95/399 Transfer of Funds for FY 96 (Big pine Library). RESOLUTION NO. 479-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds for FY 96 (REP Grant). RESOLUTION NO. 480-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for FY 96 (Sombrero Beach). RESOLUTION NO. 481-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds for FY 96 (Capital Projects). RESOLUTION NO. 482-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract (HC-962) between Monroe County and The Alliance For Aging, Inc., for the Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) Program, for the provision of case management services to perform case management. This is a new mandated program authorized at the 1995 legislative session for the Department of Elder Affairs. Board granted approval and authorized execution of Change Order No. 1 to Intersection Improvements C905 & Anglers Club Contract with J.A. LaRocco Enterprise, in the amount of $925.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a renewal of contract between Monroe County and Diamond Detective Agency for Duck Key Security District allowing a one-year extension and a 3% consumer price index increase. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for FY 96 (Tavernier Creek). RESOLUTION NO. 483-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 414-1995. RESOLUTION NO. 484-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. 95/400 Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 415-1995. RESOLUTION NO. 485-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 416-1995. RESOLUTION NO. 486-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 419-1995. RESOLUTION NO. 487-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 420-1995. RESOLUTION NO. 488-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for FY 96 (Coco Plum Channel). RESOLUTION NO. 489-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval of a request to advertise a Public Hearing regarding a budget amendment for the Translator Fund #142. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for FY 96 (Law Enforcement Trust Fund). RESOLUTION NO. 490-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for FY 96 (Clerk's Public Trust). RESOLUTION NO. 491-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for FY 96 (SSWP-Boating Restricted Area). RESOLUTION NO. 492-1995 95/401 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval to remove the following items from the inventory of the Property Appraiser and dispose of, as no bids were received: Description 1983 Adler Typewriter 1989 Epson Printer 1985 Burroughs Matrix Printer 1992 Zenith PC System 1989 Ozalid Map Printer CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS Board adopted the following Resolution approving the request of John S. Ely to amend the recorded plat of Coco Plum Beach Subdivision, Section 4, Township 66 South, Range 33 East, Fat Deer Key, Tallahassee Meridian, Marathon, to include Lots lA, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, Block 20, Coco Plum Beach SUbdivision, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the amended plat. RESOLUTION NO. 493-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval to continue a Public Hearing to March 20, 1996 to review modifications to Hawks Cay Development of Regional Impact and modifications to major development. Board granted approval of a variance submitted by Herb & Terry Ridgeway to the Flood Hazard Ordinance for placement of a limited bath facility below the base flood elevation on Tract B, Cahill pines & Palms. Board granted approval of a variance submitted by Lane & Wendy Jarvis to the Flood Hazard Ordinance for placement of a limited bath facility below the base flood elevation on lots 4, block 1, Center Island, Duck Key. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Board granted approval of reimbursement of travel expenses incurred by TDC Chairman, Michael Ingram, for participation at World Travel Market, November 10-16, 1995, London, England, on behalf of the Florida Keys and Key West. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. 95/402 Board granted approval of the Policy regarding Property Listings and Reservation Service Listings in bed tax funded printed materials. Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. RESOLUTION NO. 495-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposal for Destination and Turn Key Events to be funded by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposal for outside consultant to conduct a Transient Rental Economic Impact study. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Board adopted the following Resolution proclaiming December as Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. RESOLUTION NO. 496-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval of the appointment of Ed Block to the Monroe County Telecommunications Authority to replace William Ellinghaus who resigned. Board granted approval of the reappointment of Kim Northrop to the Monroe County Arts Council. Board granted approval of the reappointment of Meredith Cline to the Monroe County Arts Council. Board granted approval of the appointment of Leda Siegel to the Monroe County Arts Council to replace Ray DiMarco who resigned. Board granted approval of the appointment of Don Looper to the Monroe County Arts Council to replace M. Ann Lynch who resigned. Board adopted the following Resolution recognizing the creation of Monroe County on July 3, 1823. RESOLUTION NO. 497-1995 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval of the appointment of Nancee ~ 95/403 See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval of the appointment of Nance Franklin to the Ad Hoc Airport Noise Committee chaired by Commissioner Harvey. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR seat. commissioner London entered the meeting and took his Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Consulting Agreement between Monroe County and Commonwealth Consulting Corporation to assist the County in reference to United States Department of Defense Missile activities in the Florida Keys, in the amount of $1,200.00 per month. Board granted approval of the 1996 appointments of Commissioners to various duties. COUNTY ATTORNEY Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. (FKEC), to provide outdoor lighting and traffic light maintenance with parts supplied by the County. Board granted approval to have the following items removed from the inventory of the County Attorney and dispose of same, due to the fact no bids were received: County 1.0. # Description 0300-92E 0300-92B 0300-106B 0300-109 N/A 0205-27 0205-49 0201-43 0205-104 0205-105 N/A 1986 IBM DWS Printer 1983 IBM Displaywriter 1986 IBM Diskette Drive 1987 PCXT Murata Fax Phone 1983 Adds Computer Terminal 1983 Adds Computer Terminal 1985 ITOH Printer 1987 4MB Processor Applicators 1987 4MB Processor Applicators Recordex Tape Duplicator Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance establishing Rules of Conduct at the various Monroe County Public Libraries by providing that the County Libraries are a Limited Public Forum; providing that library patrons may only engage in reading, studying, using library materials or attending scheduled 95/404 events; prohibiting library patrons from being intoxicated or soliciting money or valuables from other patrons; prohibiting the use of library restrooms for shaving, laundry, or bathing purposes; prohibiting the harassment or annoyance of other library patrons through talking, noise, audio equipment, staring, or other annoying behavior; prohibiting interference with other library patrons or library staff; requiring that library patrons wear shirts and shoes and not have bodily hygiene so offensive as to be a nuisance to other persons; providing for enforcement and penalties for violations; providing for posting of library rules in english and spanish; providing that the ordinance is effective at county libraries in the unincorporated areas and municipalities; providing for severability; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; providing for the repeal of all ordinances inconsistent herewith; and providing an effective date. COUNTY CLERK FINES AND FORFEITURES Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures: COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Deborah Harrison, in the amount of $3,230.00; Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount of $300.00; Leslie Morgan, in the amount of $300.00. COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY'S, Margaret T. Mills, in the amount of $491.23; W. J. Heffernan, Jr., in the amount of $350.00; Manuel E. Garcia, in the amount of $2,206.25; Gregory Davila, in the amount of $705.00. OTHER EXPENSES, Louis Spallone, in the amount of $2,500.00; witness Lodging, in the amount of $585.00; Edle Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $122.63; State of Florida, in the amount of $2,307.51; Avant-Guard Service, in the amount of $67.50. TRAVEL EXPENSES, Witness Travel, in the amount of $3,027.60. REGULAR WITNESS FEES, witness Payroll, in the amount of $336.25. COURT REPORTERS, Associated Court Reporting, in the amount of $5,683.40; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $681.00; Juli Carr, in the amount of $221.25; Hill Reporting, in the amount of $352.50; County Reporters, Inc., in the amount of $30..00; Nancy J. Maleske, in the amount of $398.25. EXTRADITION, Richard Roth, in the amount of $5,933.93. 95/405 COURT INTERPRETERS, J. R. Alayon, in the amount of $485.00; Ghislaine Mangrella, in the amount of $75.00; Eduardo Silva, in the amount of $130.00; Jose Menendez, in the amount of $945.00; William Waddell, in the amount of $365.00; Elizabeth Diaz, in the amount of $30.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of $90.00; Thomas Lindsay, in the amount of $25.00; Rejean Clement, in the amount of $125.00; Juan Borges, in the amount of $65.00; Edelvaiss Fernandez, in the amount of $25.00; Marlene Miller, in the amount of $65.00; Henry Arroyo, in the amount of $90.00; Lou Havran, in the amount of $75.00. EXPERT WITNESS FEES, G. D. Wright, M.D., F.A.A.F.I., in the amount of $500.00. MISC. EXPENSES - ALL, Guidance Clinic of the Upper Keys, in the amount of $70.00. COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY - CONFLICT, Jason Smith, in the amount of $712.50; John Rotolo, in the amount of $1,327.50; Roberta S. Fine, in the amount of $540.55; Natural Law, Inc., in the amount of $1,282.50; Jeffrey Meyer, in the amount of $1,553.75; Marci Rose, in the amount of $969.59; Manuel Garcia, in the amount of $1,867.50; Charles L. Everett, in the amount of $855.00; Timothy N. Thomes, in the amount of $2,318.40; Lisa v. Lesperance, in the amount of $700.00; Angel Ruiz, in the amount of $337.50; Crimella & Hamilton, P.A., in the amount of $350.00. COUNTY CLERK Board approved the following Warrants: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (100), #137-#138, in the amount of $37,568.01 SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND (002), #612-#615, in the amount of $97,808.85 FINE & FORFEITURE FUND (101), #1643-#1648, in the amount of $109,679.93 ROAD AND BRIDGE OPERATING (102), #931-#937, in the amount of $201,195.14 LAW LIBRARY FUND (103), #510-#511, in the amount of $8,732.42 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (115-121), #975-#978, in the amount of $495,296.61 FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (130-134), #223, in the amount of $125.73 95/406 MSD TAXING DISTRICTS (145,146,141), #885-#888, in the amount of $237,323.84 TRANSLATOR FUND/E911 ENHANCEMENT FEE (142), #556-#559, in the amount of $11,449.28 UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (144), #307-#311, in the amount of $18,821.36 PLANNING,BUILDING,' CODE ENFORCEMENT/ PARKS' BEACHES UNINCORPORATED (147,148) #599-#603, in the amount of $328,342.06 VENETIAN SHORES SPEC RD DIST , DUCK KEY SECURITY (149/152), #105-#107, in the amount of $1,763.23 MONROE COUNTY LOCAL HOUSING ASSIST. (153), #1075-1076, in the amount of $26,842.58 COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301/304), #829-#832, in the amount of $117,604.72 CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND (401), #635-#638, in the amount of $32,532.41 AIRPORT OPERATION' MAINTENANCE FUND (403/404), #999-1003, in the amount of $96,336.89 MSD PLEDGED FUNDS (414), #496-#499, in the amount of $524,943.06 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND (501), #4331-#4337, in the amount of $109,631.14 GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #250242-251811, in the amount of $5,353,915.85 MONROE COUNTY GROUP INS FUND (502), #793-#797, in the amount of $748,647.72 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND' FLEET MANAGEMENT FUND (503/504), #398-#402, in the amount of $159,892.51 FLA TRUST FUND (600, 601), #1116-#1117, in the amount of $574.85 Board approved the County Commission Meeting Minutes of October 3 and 18, 1995. 95/407 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Board granted approval of the following expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund in the total amount of $9,500.00. $4,500.00 - Purchase video camera system assigned to Big pine Key Deer Refuge Purchase laptop computer for Forfeiture unit. $5,000.00 - SPECIAL PROGRAMS/MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY Board adopted the following Resolution approving the issuance by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County, Florida, of its single family mortgage revenue bonds in the aggregate amount not to exceed $60,000,000 to provide funds to finance qualifying single family mortgage loans in various counties within the state of Florida, including Monroe County; and providing an effective date. RESOLUTION NO. 498-1995 See Res. Book No. 128 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner London updated the Board on the facilitated negotiations occurring next door at the State Regional Service Center regarding Monroe County's Comprehensive Plan. LAND AUTHORITY Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Chairman London granting approval of the following: Agreement for the Purchase of Lands between Monroe County and Harry B. Decker for Block B, Lot 3, pine Heights SUbdivision, Big pine Key. Agreement for the Purchase of Lands between Monroe County and Milton Phillips and Betty Phillips for Block B, Lots 11-12, pine Heights Subdivision, Big pine Key. Agreement for the Purchase of Lands between Monroe County and Frank Thomas Pepe for Block B, Lots 20-21, Pine Heights SUbdivision, Big pine Key. 95/408 Agreement for the Purchase of Lands between Monroe County and Frank J. Landers for Block B, Lots 22-23, pine Heights SUbdivision, Big pine Key. Agreement for the Purchase of Lands between Monroe County and Samuel Traina for Block D, Lots 22-23, pine Heights Subdivision, Big pine Key. Agreement for the Purchase of Lands between Monroe County and Walter David Brown and The Davidson Family 1987 Trust, jt. ten, for Block D, Lots 24-26, pine Heights Subdivision, Big pine Key. Agreement for the Purchase of Lands between Monroe County and Robert Jamison Rice for Block E, Lots 5-6, Pine Heights Subdivision, Big pine Key. Agreement for the Purchase of Lands between Monroe County and Robert M. Richter for Block E, Lots 21-22, pine Heights Subdivision, Big pine Key. Agreement for the Purchase of Lands between Monroe County and Anne Marie Hill for Block G, Lots 5-6, pine Heights SUbdivision, Big pine Key. Agreement for the Purchase of Lands between Monroe County and James S. Hardiman and Marie T. Hardiman for Block G, Lot 17, pine Heights Subdivision, Big pine Key. Agreement for the Purchase of Lands between Monroe County and Alan W. Hawk for Block H, Lots 3-5, pine Heights SUbdivision, Big pine Key. Agreement for the Purchase of Lands between Monroe County and James S. Walker and Gail Walker for Block H, Lots 21- 22, Pine Heights Subdivision, Big Pine Key. Agreement for the Purchase of Lands between Monroe County and Ronald A. Cook for Block H, Lots 23-26 and Block K, Lots 23, pine Heights Subdivision, Big pine Key. Agreement for the Purchase of Lands between Monroe County and Adam W. Hawk and Minnie E, Hawk for Block K, Lots 3-4 Pine Heights Subdivision, Big Pine Key. Agreement for the Purchase of Lands between Monroe County and George M. Harrington and wife, for Block K, Lot 24, Pine Heights Subdivision, Big pine Key. Agreement for the Purchase of Lands between Monroe County and Joyce Clark Newman for Block L, Lot 6, pine Heights Subdivision, Big pine Key. 95/409 Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution of the Florida Communities Trust Area of critical state Concern Program Grant Contract, proposal #95-001-CS3, as amended, between Monroe County to provide a $1,720,000 grant toward the purchase of activity based parks. Motion carried unanimously. Mark Rosch, Executive Director of the Monroe County Land Authority, and James Hendrick, County Attorney, addressed the Board. said amendment as follows: Page 4 Paragraph 7, Insert: 2798 Overseas Highway suite 410 Marathon, FL 33050 Attn: Planning Director Page 6 Paragraph 11, Insert: that the stipulated settlement agreement dated February 7, 1992, was executed by the FCT Recipient and the Department. Further, by action of the Administration commission, 97% of the Comprehensive Plan takes effect on January 4, 1996. Page 7 Paragraph 1, Insert: the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority Page 6 Paragraph 12, Insert: November 9, 1997 Page 7 Paragraph 14, Insert: November 9, 1997 Page 8 Paragraph 2 to be filled in after FCT signs and the County records the contract in the public records Roll call vote was unanimous. Mr. Rosch addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting approval and authorizing execution of an Agreement for the Purchase of Lands between Monroe County and Ira S. Silver, 95/410 Esquire, as Personal Representative of the Estate of David E. Swartz, for a park site. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner London requesting the Land Authority to purchase and hold the property (Snapper Cay on Key Largo) with options of saving it for possible future recreational use. Motion carried unanimously. commissioner London left the meeting and returned to the facilitated negotiations occurring next door at the state Regional Service Center regarding Monroe County's Comprehensive Plan. CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS Mr. Rosch and Commissioner Reich discussed with the Board the return to the Florida Communities Trust the unused portion of their matching funds in the amount of $876,171.50 for the 1993 Area of critical county Concern grant to eliminate the level of service deficiency of park land in the Upper Keys. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner London not present. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance enjoining the acceptance of substituted service of process by any County employee on behalf of another County employee, the County Attorney, the County Administrator, Clerk of Courts, or a County Commissioner; Prohibiting the authorization of any County employee to accept service of process for another; requiring that any County employee served to immediately forward a copy of such document to the Office of the County Attorney; 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 Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously, with commissioner London not present. ORDINANCE NO. 052-1995 See Ord. Book No. 37 which is incorporated herein by reference. A Public Hearing was concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending section 16-26, Monroe County Code, in order to adopt the 1995 edition of the Monroe County Public Works Manual for work within the County right-of-ways and to provide that 95/411 future revisions of the manual may be adopted by the Resolution; 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 Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. ORDINANCE NO. 053-1995 See Ord. Book No. 37 which is incorporated herein by reference. A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Sec. 6-60 (3)a authorizing the Building Official to issue a temporary certificate to a Master or Journeyman who applies for a reciprocal certificate; 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 Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. ORDINANCE NO. 054-1995 See Ord. Book No. 37 which is incorporated herein by reference. A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 016-1994, in order to exclude: Lot 1, Block 12, Second Addition; Lots 1-11, Block 14, Third Addition; Lots 18-34, Block 16, Fifth Addition; and Lots 1-13, Block 17, Fifth Addition, from the Cudjoe Gardens Municipal Service Culvert District; Providing that owners of lots in the Cudjoe Gardens Municipal Service Culvert District that are unbuildable due to private restrictive covenants are subject to district non-ad valorem assessments if the owners record similar restrictive covenants in favor of Monroe County; 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 Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. ORDINANCE NO. 055-1995 See Ord. Book No. 37 which is incorporated herein by reference. A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution renouncing and disclaiming any right of the County and the Public in and to a portion of Kings Cove Road, Little Torch Key, Florida. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Mayor Freeman to adopt the 95/412 following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously, with commissioner London not present. RESOLUTION NO. 499-1995 See Res. Book No. 128 which is incorporated herein by reference. A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution renouncing and disclaiming any right of the County and the Public in and to a portion of a utility easement in Little Venice Subdivision, Key Vaca, Marathon, Florida. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Mayor Freeman to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. RESOLUTION NO. 500-1995 See Res. Book No. 128 which is incorporated herein by reference. CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS commissioner Douglass and Interim Planning Director, Antonia Gerli, discussed with the Board adoption of a Resolution confirming the Administrative Boundary interpretation of the Interim Planning Director in Land Use District Map Boundary Interpretation Number 100, Block 1, Lot 10, Holiday Homesites SUbdivision, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida, approximately mile marker 100. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. RESOLUTION NO. 501-1995 See Res. Book No. 128 which is incorporated herein by reference. MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS Office of Management and Budget Director, John Carter, Commissioner Reich, and Hal Heim discussed with the Board adoption of a Resolution requesting the transfer of funds for Fiscal Year 96. (Upper Keys Trauma). Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to continue the matter to the next Board meeting in January. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. Mr. Carter addressed the Board concerning adoption of a Resolution requesting the transfer of funds for Fiscal Year 95. (Environmental Management). Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to continue the matter to the next Board meeting in January. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. 95/413 DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY Director of Emergency Communications, Norm Leggett, representing Reggie Paros, Director of Public Safety, addressed the Board. Mr. Leggett discussed the translator Request for Proposal. Mr. Leggett advised that a joint meeting is planned in January with all who responded to the RFP. Mr. Leggett updated the Board on the Trauma Agreement with Dade County as referred to Mr. Paros' memorandum dated December 8, 1995. Mr. Leggett updated the Board on the Contract Agreement Addendum with the United States Coast Guard for use of the tower at the North Key Largo translator site. Please note: This matter is reconsidered later in the meeting. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS commissioner Douglass discussed with the Board the concept of creating a Parks and Recreation Department. County Administrator, James Roberts, addressed the Board. This matter was referred to Staff. Commissioner London entered the meeting and updated the Board on the facilitated negotiations at the State Regional Service Center regarding Monroe County's Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner London then left the meeting and returned to the negotiations. commissioner Harvey discussed Board approval of Tuesday, December 26, 1995, as part of the County's Christmas Holiday. County Administrator, James Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Roberts discussed with the Board a review of budget trends as presented to the Board of County Commissioners at the November 21, 1995 meeting. DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Reich to reconsider the contract addendum with the United States Coast Guard for use of the tower at the North Key Largo translator site. Motion carried unanimously, with 95/414 commissioner London not present. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting approval and authorizing execution of the contract addendum with the united state Coast Guard for use of the tower at the North Key Largo translator site. Roll call vote was unanimous, with Commissioner London not present. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR County Administrator, James Roberts, addressed the Board concerning the progress on the selection of Planning Director and Division Director of Environmental Management. Mr. Roberts gave a summary of how much the County and state have spent on the Base Realignment and Closure process. COUNTY ATTORNEY County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, discussed the Henry Naubereit vs. Monroe County litigation and a complaint filed against Mr. Hendrick with the Florida Bar Association, which was dismissed. Mr. Hendrick discussed the potential Quiet Title law suit of Carl and Karen Lindquist who own property at the back of the Monroe County Public Library, (a 5' strip), which is also located at the rear of the park. Tim Koenig, Attorney representing the Lindquists', has requested Monroe County accept $3,000 to settle the claim. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Douglass authorizing the County Attorney to settle the claim in the amount of $3,000. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. Mr. Hendrick discussed the Windfalls/Ocean 80 Property matter regarding $62,380.74 for a waste lien assessment. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Harvey authorizing the County Attorney to settle the matter in the amount of $62,380.74 and issue a satisfaction of Lien upon receipt of that amount. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. Mr. Hendrick discussed Jet Ski regulations at Harry Harris Park where the Florida Department of Environmental Protection had the County remove the signs indicating that no jet ski's or personal watercraft were allowed there. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Reich authorizing the County Attorney to prepare the necessary paperwork for enforcement as an Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. 95/415 Mr. Hendrick discussed the vacant counter space matter at the Key West International Airport. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Douglass authorizing staff to convert the former Airways International counter space to Gulfstream International, on a month-to-month basis, until a lease has been executed. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. Mr. Hendrick discussed the eviction litigation at the Marathon Airport which was before the Clerk. COMMUNITY SERVICES / COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS Library Director, Alva D. Henehan, Jr., and Commissioner Harvey discussed with the Board approval of the Monroe County Public Library System Plan of Services. FY 1995- 1996 01 October 1995; restoring the Bookmobile service to the Lower Keys and book return boxes. After Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval of the Plan. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. No official action was taken on the restoring of the book mobile or the book return boxes. Alice Skinger, representing the Library Advisory Board, addressed the Board. * * * * * DISTRICT #1 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 Mayor Shirley Freeman, Commissioner Arthur French, Commissioner Hal Halenza, and Chairman Keith Douglass. Absent was Commissioner Jack London. Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by Chairman Douglass granting approval to transfer to the Marathon Volunteer Fire Department, for a fee of $10, a 1950 American LaFrance Aeriel ladder truck VIN#9222C849, County ID# 1433-15. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. Motion was made by Commissioner Halenza and seconded by Commissioner French granting approval and authorizing execution of the following: 95/416 Agreement between Monroe County and Elite Fire and Safety Company concerning the provision of fire/rescue equipment at bid prices. Agreement between Monroe County and Ten-8 Fire Equipment concerning the provision of fire/rescue equipment at bid prices. Agreement between Monroe County and Vista Sales and Service concerning the provision of fire/rescue equipment at bid prices. Agreement between Monroe County and Municipal Equipment Company concerning the provision of fire/rescue equipment at bid prices. Agreement between Monroe County and Safety Equipment Company concerning the provision of fire/rescue equipment at bid prices. Agreement between Monroe County and Bennett Fire Products concerning the provision of fire/rescue equipment at bid prices. Motion carried unanimously, with commissioner London not present. Commissioner French discussed with the Board the Length of Service Award Program and paid firefighter issues. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting of the Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District adjourned. * * * * * The Board of County Commissioners reconvened, with Commissioner London not present. MISCELLANEOUS Director of Planning and Programs, Servando M. Parapar, P.E., of the Florida Department of Transportation and their representatives, made a presentation to the Board concerning the draft Tentative Work Program of Monroe County for Fiscal Year 1996/97 through 2000/2001. County Engineer, Dave Koppel, Joan R. Mowery, representing Gulfstream Shores Homeowners Association, John Hammerstrom, and Community services Director, Peter Horton, addressed the Board. No official action was taken. Marshall Wiseheart, Arts Council Board Member, reported on the progress of the Monroe County Arts Council. No official 95/417 action was taken. MISCELLANEOUS BULK commissioner Douglass and Community Services Director, Peter Horton, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval to go out for bids for two (2) full size transportation passenger vehicles with wheelchair lifts and raised inner roof. Roll call vote was unanimous, with Commissioner London not present. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to adopt the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds for FY 95 (Environmental Management). Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. RESOLUTION NO. 502-1995 See Res. Book No. 128 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting approval for the Collings Foundation to publicly exhibit a B-24 and B-17 Bomber at the Marathon Airport ramp, on January 25 and 26, 1996 leaving on the 27th. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS County Engineer, Dave Koppel, introduced representatives from the following short listed engineering firms to make a presentation to the Board for the No Name Key Bridge Repair Design: Carr smith Associates, KisingerCampo & Associates, and Ayres Associates. Following the presentations, the Board proceeded to ballot on the selection of the firm with the lowest point total being selected as follows: Douglass Freeman Harvey Reich Total Ayers Carr smith Kisinger 3 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 3 3 2 1 10 8 6 The Clerk announced that based on the tabulation of the votes, Kisinger Campo & Associates was selected. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Reich authorizing Staff to negotiate a contract and fee with the top 95/418 ranked firm. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. commissioner London returned to the meeting. commissioner London updated the Board on the facilitated negotiations occurring next door at the state Regional Service Center regarding Monroe County's Comprehensive Plan. DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT Bob Apgar, Comprehensive Land Use Plan Attorney, updated the Board on Monroe County's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass authorizing Mr. Apgar to file an Appeal of the Administration Commission's Final Order entered on December 13, 1995, and to ask the Court of Appeals to delay the filing of briefs to allow the negotiated rulemaking to be completed before briefs are filed. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Douglass directing Mr. Apgar to file a Petition once the RUling is publicized if it contains provisions the Board objects to. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey making a Notice of Commendation to the entire Growth Management Staff for their long hard hours of dedicated work concerning Monroe County's Comprehensive Land Use Plan negotiations. Motion carried unanimously. Growth Management Director, Bob Herman, advised the Board that the Federal Emergency Management Agency would like to hold a special workshop in January, 1996. Mr. Herman updated the Board on Transient Rentals. Public Hearings are scheduled with the Planning commission on March 7, 1996 in Marathon; March 21, 1996 in Key West; and April 3, 1996 in Key Largo. After the Public Hearings are held, a document will be produced for Planning Commission approval to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners in June or July, 1996. Mr. Herman discussed the Sign ordinance. No additional input had been received. Note: Later in the meeting, a deadline for responses will be set for the next Board meeting scheduled in March, 1996. Mr. Herman discussed the 18-Mile Stretch. The Board has previously authorized moving forward with hearings planned 95/419 for June and July, 1996. Mr. Herman discussed Commercial ROGO. Mr. Herman discussed two noise variance requests from Snappers and Looe Key Resorts which were denied per Monroe County Code. Mr. Herman discussed the number of hours for Comprehensive Land Use Attorney, Bob Apgar, and former Planning Director, Lorenzo Aghemo, to work on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting approval to remove the number of hours Mr. Apgar and Mr. Aghemo can work on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, subject to budgetary constraints. Roll call vote was unanimous. Richie Moretti, representing the Old Town Merchants Association addressed the Board concerning the Sign Ordinance. Mr. Herman addressed the Board. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS commissioner London and Sheriff Richard D. Roth discussed with the Board, the traffic problem on Big pine Key. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting approval to advertise an Ordinance establishing a permit procedure for public assemblies when anticipated attendance is expected to exceed 250 persons a day, excluding events or functions put on by any government agency, etc. Roll call vote was unanimous. commissioner London discussed the Human Services Advisory Board Fiscal Year 1997 Budget. County Administrator, James Roberts, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass directing Staff to report back with information on working with United Way for the Human Services Advisory Board budget for Fiscal Year 1997. DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Code Enforcement Director, Marty Arnold, and Randy Sadtler, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Mayor Freeman granting approval and authorizing execution of a Special Master's Contract between Monroe County and Randolph Wayne Sadtler, for Code Enforcement Special Master services. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Rev;f\;on 95/420 commissioner Douglass Commissioner Harvey Commissioner London Commissioner Reich Mayor Freeman Yes No Yes No Yes Motion carried. DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT Growth Management Director, Bob Herman, and Marine Resources Director, George Garrett, introduced representatives from Lindahl, Browning, Ferrari & Hellstrom and CH2M Hill, Inc., who reviewed and discussed with the Board Technical Documents for the Marathon Wastewater Facilities Plan. DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Community services Director, Peter Horton, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by Commissioner London granting approval of the floor plan layout, as amended, for the rehabilitated Key West International Airport terminal. Amendment concerns the men and womens restrooms being of equal size. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: commissioner Douglass Yes Commissioner Harvey Yes Commissioner London Yes Commissioner Reich No Mayor Freeman Yes Motion carried. Mr. Horton discussed a request from continental Express to use the Key West International Airport. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval of the request, per Staff recommendation, at the Board's discretion. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS commissioner Douglass discussed a request that the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary not to prosecute or penalize anyone for prop or keel dredging in Niles Channel until ~ channel markers are installed. After Board discussion, motion 7\ was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner London requesting our Marine Resources Department to draft a letter to the Superintendent of the National Marine Sanctuary 95/421 stating the we would like to continue the tolerant policy that has been in existence before, for unintentional damage to Niles Channel area, pending installation of channel markers that will be installed in the near future. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting approval and authorizing execution of an Employment Contract between Monroe County and James L. Roberts to serve as County Administrator. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: commissioner Douglass Yes Commissioner Harvey Yes Commissioner London Yes Commissioner Reich No Mayor Freeman Yes Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. 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