06/20/2001 Regular
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, June 20, 2001
Marathon, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
10:00 A.M., on the above date at the Marathon Government Center. Present and answering to
roll call were Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy, Commissioner Murray Nelson,
Commissioner Dixie Spehar, Commissioner Nora Williams, and Mayor George Neugent. Also
present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James Roberts, County
Administrator; James T. Hendrick, County Attorney; County Staff, members of the press and
radio; and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Williams
granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for the Month of March, 2001, to Jeff
Wilder, Chief Surveyor, Engineering Department, Public Works.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Williams
granting approval of the following items:
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and the District Board of Trustees of Florida Keys Community College
concerning EMS training to June 30,2002.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement Addendum
between Monroe County and Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. concerning the
assignment of radio communications equipment to the department.
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Board granted approval of a Request to Purchase to Welch Allyn Protocol, Inc., as sole
source vendor, for the purchase of two (2) Propaq Encore Vital Signs Monitors, through EMS
Rural Matching Grant MRG008, in the total amount of$26,694.75.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the E911 Phase I - Service
Agreement between Monroe County and AT & T Wireless Services for compliance with the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements for E911 Wireless Phase I
implementation in Florida.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Modification to Agreement
between Monroe County and the Department of Community Affairs to provide funding for the
purchase of emergency generators for selected hurricane shelters.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Class A Emergency Medical
Services Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc., d/b/a Ocean Reef Public Safety Department for the operation of an ALS
Transport Ambulance Service.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum ofPCS Site
Agreement between Monroe County and Sprint Spectrum L.P. for a notice to be recorded in the
Public Records of Monroe County in reference to the License Agreement for the West
Summerland Key Tower facility.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum ofPCS Site
Agreement between Monroe County and Sprint Spectrum L.P. for a notice to be recorded in the
Public Records of Monroe County in reference to the License Agreement for the Grassy Key
Tower facility.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum ofPCS Site
Agreement between Monroe County and Sprint Spectrum L.P. for a notice to be recorded in the
Public Records of Monroe County in reference to the License Agreement for the North Key
Largo Tower facility.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contractual Services Agreement
between Monroe County and the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs concerning
the Hazardous Material Plan Agreement #0ICP-11-11-54-22-025.
Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via
disposal/destruction and advertising for bids and accepting bids. Said list is incorporated herein
by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Workforce/Welfare Transition
Welfare to Work Preliminary Letter Contract between Monroe County and South Florida
Employment and Training Consortium in order for Jim Malloch to continue his liaison duties.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Workforce Investment Act
Amendment to Youth Services Contract No. WIA- YS-PY'00-25-05 between Monroe County
and South Florida Employment and Training Consortium increasing funds by $28,920.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2001 Florida Local Historical
Records Grant Program State Historical Records Advisory Board Grant Application.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Member Terms and Conditions
Agreement, netlibrary eBooks Library Agreement, between Monroe County and netLibrary, Inc.
for participation in the State Library of Florida program offering eBook access to libraries and
their patrons.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Solinet Subscriber Agreement
between Monroe County and Southeastern Library Network, Inc. (SOLINET), a state contract
vendor, for participation in the State Library of Florida program offering eBook access to libraries
and their patrons.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Standard Contract KG034
Community Care for Disabled Adults for Fiscal Year 7/1/01 through 6/30/02 between Florida
Department of Children and Families, and the Monroe County Board of County
CommissionerslMonroe County Social Services (Monroe County In Home Service Program, the
Case Management Agency).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 002 to Contract KC071
Community Care for the Elderly between Alliance for Aging, Inc., and the Monroe County Board
of County CommissionerslMonroe County Social Services (Monroe County In Home Service
Program, the Case Management Agency).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Subgrant Agreement between
Monroe County and the National Council on the Aging, Inc. SCSEP PY 2001 - 2002, July 1,
2001 through June 30, 2002.
Board granted approval to extend the Airport General Consulting Agreement between
Monroe County and Greiner, Inc. on a month to month basis, pending Request for Qualifications,
and new Contract.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Amendment between
Monroe County and Avis Rent a Car System, Inc., for a Service Facility at the Key West
International Airport.
Board granted authorization for the County Administrator or his designee to complete and
submit the online application for Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds via Internet as
required by U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
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Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and Receipt of
Unanticipated Funds:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.1).
RESOLUTION NO. 205-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.2).
RESOLUTION NO. 206-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.3).
RESOLUTION NO. 207-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.4).
RESOLUTION NO. 208-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.5).
RESOLUTION NO. 209-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.6).
RESOLUTION NO. 210-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.7).
RESOLUTION NO. 211-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.8).
RESOLUTION NO. 212-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.9).
RESOLUTION NO. 213-2001
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 214-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 215-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 216-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 217-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 218-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 219-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 220-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 221-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 222-2001
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 223-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 224-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 225-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 226-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 227-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 228-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 229-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 230-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 231-2001
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 232-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 233-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 234-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Application for General Motors
vehicle discount certificates for which the County may be eligible to receive in connection with a
General Motors Class Action Settlement.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and the City of Key West concerning parking at Jackson Square.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the submission of the Small County
Solid Waste Grant Application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Fiscal
Year 2002.
RESOLUTION NO. 235-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the submission of the Litter Control
and Prevention Grant Application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for
Fiscal Year 2002.
RESOLUTION NO. 236-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the submission of the Recycling and
Education Grant Application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Fiscal
Year 2002.
RESOLUTION NO. 237-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the submission of the Solid Waste
Tire Grant Application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Fiscal Year
2002.
RESOLUTION NO. 238-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to reject bids and re-advertise to retrofit the mechanical system at
the Marathon Government Annex with a new fresh air pre-treatment unit.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and Synagro Southeast, Inc. for the operation and maintenance of the sewage
treatment plant at the Marathon Government Center.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and Synagro Southeast, Inc. for the operation and maintenance of the sewage
treatment plant at the Plantation Key Government Complex.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amended Agreement between
Monroe County and Pepsi Cola to declare a terminated Agreement for the vending drinks at
Harry Harris Park and Key Largo Community Park, and authorization to receive quotations from
other vending companies.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and Planned Parenthood of Greater Miami and the Florida Keys, Inc. for office
space located at the Ruth Ivins Center in Marathon, and the Department of Health Clinic in
Tavernier.
Board granted approval of the monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County
Administrator.
Board granted approval to rescind Purchase Order with Exeter Architectural Products for
Key West Airport hurricane shutters.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and Cayo Hueso Parking, Inc. for four (4) additional months.
Board granted approval of payment of invoice from PACE Center for Girls, Inc. dated
January 12,2001, in the amount of$6,326.19, covering the period from July 1 through
September 30,2000, using funds added to the FY 2001 PACE Contract amount.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of disposition of inventory items for the month of June 2001, in
the amount of $120,991.63. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval of revised agenda item previously approved at the April 18, 2001,
Board meeting to include "40 position alarm" for $1,120.00, changing the total to $106,917.98.
Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund in the
total amount of$30,412.00 for the following items:
$3,000 This will pay the costs of sending four children with severe disabilities to
Easter Seals' Camp Challenge.
$5,000 This sum will continue to fund the "Sully" scholarships awarded by the
Russ Sullivan Scholarship Committee at Florida Keys Community College.
$2,540 These funds will support the Coral Shores High School cross-country team
by purchasing timing devices, fitness chutes, uniforms and travel expenses.
$12,400 This will be given to FKCC's College Reach Out Program, designed to
provide academic support and enrichment activities to "at risk" youth in Monroe County.
$5,000
This amount will help fund "Keys Kids" summer theater workshop.
$7,472 This will purchase equipment for our regional Dive Team: three Viking dry
suits to allow safe diving in contaminated waters, subsurface video equipment, and a three-unit
underwater radio system to allow communication between divers and the shore.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of Commissioner Spehar's appointment of John Mertz as a
member of the Key West Airport Ad Hoc Committee on Noise. Mr. Mertz will serve as the
Representative from Old Town, fulfilling the term of Dean Rollings.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Spehar's appointment of Dermot F. Walsh as
the Alternate Member on the Key West Airport Ad Hoc Committee on Noise, fulfilling the term
of Art Kara.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Spehar's reappointment of Michelle Wisniewski
to the Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities.
Board adopted the following Resolution in support of the Key West Marine Park.
RESOLUTION NO. 239-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval of Commissioner Nelson's appointment of Stephen Foster Kurutz
to the South Florida Resource Conservation and Development (SFRC & D) Council, replacing
Sharon Macut as the Upper Keys Representative.
Board adopted the following Resolution confirming the appointment of Dr. Jake
Rutherford as the Director of the Monroe County Department of Health.
RESOLUTION NO. 240-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to direct Dr. Robert Foley, veterinarian, to put together a
committee to work over the course of the next year to research the feral cat issue in Monroe
County, with the aim of presenting both a report of that research and a suggested plan of action to
the Board twelve months from now.
Board granted approval of two construction projects to aid with hurricane evacuation.
First, on C905 at US 1 in Key Largo, two lanes need to go north on C905. Second, the
intersection of C905 and Card Sound Road can be made to function a little better by adding
shoulder pavement to the inside of the curve going north.
Board granted approval of appointments to the Art in Public Places Committee. They are
as follows: Nance Frank, District 1; Lee Rohe, District 2; Ann Sunkel, District 3; Michael Bier,
District 4; and Pete Bacheler, District 5.
Board granted approval of Mayor Neugent's appointment of Teresa Walker to the Park
and Recreation Advisory Board with term expiring 1/1/2005, replacing Tom Wright, who
resigned.
COUNTY CLERK
WARRANTS
Board approved the following Warrants (#048839-050469 & 200731-200930):
General Fund (001), in the amount of$I,952,842.32; Sup to General Revenue (002),
in the amount of$33,020.62; Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101), in the amount of$2,495,012.08;
Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the amount of$508,807.01; Law Library Fund (103), in the
amount of$6,099.57; TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of$197,858.73; TDC
Admin & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the amount of$731,818.20; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117), in
the amount of$68,291.88; TDC District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount of$4,253.15; TDC
District 3,3 Cent (119), in the amount of$13,169.67; TDC District 4,3 Cent (120), in the
amount of$48,071.39; TDC District 5,3 Cent (121), in the amount of$54,437.23; Gov. Fund
Type Grants (125); in the amount of $564, 158.17; Impact Fees Police Fac (134), in the amount
of$283.50; Impact Fees Fire and EMS (135); in the amount of$3,600.00; Fire & Amb Dist 1
L&M Keys (141), in the amount of$62,386.92; Upper Keys Health Care (144), in the amount
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of$1O,961.58; Fire & Amb Dist 6 Key Largo (146), in the amount of$22,320.85; Uninc Svc
Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of$30,935.92; Plan, Build, Zoning (148), in the amount
of $110,222.00; Municipal Policing (149), in the amount of$293,495.08; 911 Enhancement
Fee (150), in the amount of$5,658.27; Duck Key Security (152), in the amount of$13,784.57;
Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of$77,304.97; Boating Improvement Fund
(157), in the amount of$1O,857.12; Misc. Special Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of
$9,238.75; FL Keys Marine Marathon (159), in the amount of$15,023.36; 1 Cent Infra
Surtax (304), in the amount of$620,978.51; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of
$6,198.93; Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of$68,275.29; Key West Inti Airport
(404), in the amount of$801,625.12; MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount of$I,013,670.55;
Worker's Compensation (501), in the amount of$9,285.94; Group Insurance Fund (502), in
the amount of $424,263.29; Risk Management Fund (503), in the amount of$513,888.18;
Fleet Management Fund (504), in the amount of$89,397.25; Law Enforcement Trust Fund
(600), in the amount of$22,571.45.
FINES & FORFEITURES
Court Reporter Services, All Keys Reporting, in the amount of$826.50; Amy Landry
Reporting, in the amount of$359.00; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of$I,610.50;
Cheryl McDonough, in the amount of$235.75; Esquire Deposition Service, in the amount of
$1,962.75; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of$30.00; Goldman, Naccarato, Patterson &
Vela, in the amount of$396.25; JR Reporting Association, in the amount of$575.00; Lisa
Roeser, in the amount of$60.75; Martin B. Leshaw, in the amount of$139.25; Monroe County
Court Reporters, in the amount of$85.00; Rebecca 1. Wimer, in the amount of$40.25; Robins
Reporting Service, in the amount of$486.00; Sharon Arnoult, in the amount of$445.00; Wendy
L. McGarry, in the amount of$585.00. Competency Evaluation, A. Louis O'Connor PHD, in
the amount of $700.00; Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount of $350.00; Guillermo
Marcovici MD, in the amount of$450.00; James W. Holbrook EDD, in the amount of$350.00.
Court Interpreter, Alex Diaz, in the amount of$145.00; Ana M. Stults, in the amount of
$253.62; Boryana Shipman, in the amount of$115.00; Claudia M. Hancock, in the amount of
$320.00; Deaf Services Bureau, in the amount of$150.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount of
$195.00; Gilbert D. Mora, in the amount of$240.00; Grace Connors, in the amount of$105.00;
Jenine Ouillette, in the amount of$25.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the amount of$135.00; Martha
Hernandez, in the amount of$35.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the amount of$245.00; Sergio Alvarez,
in the amount of$157.50. Witness Coordination, Witness Payroll, in the amount of$240.00;
Witness Travel & Per Diem, in the amount of$5,275.93. Expert Witness Expenses, Dr. Charles
1. Golden, in the amount of$I,500.00; Wiley Mittenberg PHD, in the amount of$350.00. Court
Appointed Attorney Fees - Conflict, Charles M. Milligan, in the amount of$386.25; Christine
Bollong, in the amount of$412.50; Christopher Meyer, in the amount of$817.50; Halford
Schuhmacher ESQ, in the amount of$2,167.00; Laurie Hall ESQ, in the amount of $2,010.45;
Law Offices of Donald Yates, in the amount of$150.00; Leighton G. Morse, in the amount of
$1,702.50; Merrell F. Sands III, in the amount of$1,664.70; Peary Fowler, in the amount of
$682.50; The Margalli Law Office PA, in the amount of$I,737.50; Timothy Nicholas Thomes, in
the amount of$l, 117.90; Victoria McFadyen, in the amount of$I,807.55. Competency
Evaluations - Conflict, Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount of$100.00. Other
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Services Circuit, Ernest A. Traad II, in the amount of$100.75; State of Florida, in the amount of
$189.34. Miscellaneous Expenses, Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount of$16.00;
JeffieyK. Barton, in the amount of$879.34; State of Florida, in the amount of$28.65.
Board officially approved the Board of County Commissioners minutes from the Regular
Meetings of May 16 & 17,2001.
Board granted approval of the following Tourist Development Council Expenditures for
the month of May 2001: Advertising, in the amount of$702,363.55; Bricks & Mortar Projects,
in the amount of $30,000.00; Chamber Payments, in the amount of$42,833.32; Events, in the
amount of$47,996.74; Office Supplies & Oper Costs, in the amount of$31,037.76; Personal
Services, in the amount of$77,202.35; Public Relations, in the amount of$59,874.32; Sales &
Marketing, in the amount of$39, 142.88; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of$15,349.91;
Travel, in the amount of $20,268.47.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Road Transfer Agreement between
Monroe County and the City of Marathon in order to clarify prior Agreement.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of two Florida Communities Trust
Contracts in connection with the transfer of the Coco Plum Beach property to the City of
Marathon. (1) Release from Conditions of Grant Contract, and; (2) Area of Critical State
Concern Program Addendum to Grant Contract.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of two Agreements as follow-up
Agreements to facilitate the closing on the transfer of FCC licenses and consummation of agreed
upon sale/purchase. (1) First Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement between Monroe County
and WEYS Television Corporation, and; (2) Escrow Agreement between Monroe County and
WEYS Television Corporation and Borsari & Paxson.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Administrative Law Judge
Services Contract between Monroe County and State of Florida, Division of Administrative
Hearings.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Interlocal Agreements extending the
local option gas tax distribution. (1) Extension ofInterlocal Agreement between Monroe County
and the City of Key West for an additional five years; (2) Interlocal Agreement between Monroe
County and the City of Marathon for an additional three years, and; (3) Interlocal Agreement
between Monroe County and Islamorada, Village of Islands for an additional three years.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
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Commissioner Nelson discussed with the Board approval to advertise a Request for
Qualifications to develop a master plan for Harry Harris Park. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to not approve the item.
Motion carried unanimously.
County Engineer Dave Koppel addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Mayor Neugent granting approval to award bid and
enter into a Contract between Monroe County and General Asphalt Company in the amount of
$204,493.12 for Key Largo Roads XV. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, James Malloch discussed with the Board the following
reports:
a) Duck-Key Breakwater Restoration Project Progress
b) Miami-Dade Transit Bus Route Extension to MM 50 Progress
c) Monroe County Youth Programs Report on Program Changes
d) Monroe County One Stops Expansion
e) Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program
f) Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP)
g) GATO Moving Preparations
Mr. Malloch informed the Board that there will be a study conducted of Social Services
transportation by the Community Transportation Coordinator on August 20-22,2001.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Koppel reported to the Board concerning progress of the engineering work on Boot
Key Bridge.
Mr. Koppel also discussed with the Board status of materials ordered to implement the
interim hurricane evacuation plan.
Mayor Neugent excused himself from the meeting.
Public Works Director Dent Pierce reported to the Board on recommendations concerning
improvements to Harry Harris Park. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson
and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Williams accepting the changes attached to the agenda item, and
requesting Staff to report back to the Board with the appropriate information for an Ordinance
change. The Board also adopted the following Resolution to the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) requesting that they remove the "Harry Harris Park" sign but leave the
Burton Drive sign. Motion carried unanimously, with Mayor Neugent not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 241-2001
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Mayor Neugent returned to the meeting.
The Board discussed approval of the renewal agreement between Monroe County and the
Florida Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc. for operation of the Key
West, Big Pine Key and Marathon Animal Shelters in the amount of$484,508.92 per year (3.3%
CPI increase of$15,478.02 over last year's contract amount of$469,030.90). The Board
accepted public input with the following individuals addressing the Board: Gwen Hawtof and
Carol Colburn, representing the Florida Keys Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; Linda
Gottwald, representing Stand Up for Animals; Karen Lawlor, Susan Mickey, representing
Forgotten Felines, Inc. County Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to
continue the contract on a month-to-month basis and requested Staff to go out for a Request for
Proposals (RFP). Mr. Pierce addressed the Board. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner McCoy Yes
Commissioner Nelson No
Commissioner Spehar Yes
Commissioner Williams No
Mayor Neugent No
Motion failed. After further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting approval and authorizing execution of the renewal
agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals, Inc. for operation of the Key West, Big Pine Key and Marathon Animal Shelters in
the amount of$484,508.92 per year (3.3% CPI increase of$15,478.02 over last year's contract
amount of$469,030.90). Roll call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Spehar discussed her item with the Board concerning approval of a
Resolution amending Section 1.03(A) of the Administrative procedures of the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners to clarify the policy for verbally adding items to the regular
meetings agendas. Clerk of Court Danny L. Kolhage and Mr. Roberts addressed the Board.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Mayor Neugent
directing Staff to revisit comprehensively the set of rules governing the meetings including the
following language
a) An agenda will be prepared by the County Administrator's office for every regular
meeting or special meeting of the Commission. A written add-on agenda shall be prepared by the
County Administrator's office for every regular meeting or special meeting of the Commission, if
necessary, and will be considered an official agenda. The Commission shall not take action on any
matter, proposal, or report of item of business which is not listed upon the official agenda, unless.
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there is unanimous a maiority consent of the members of the Commission present on the day of a
scheduled meeting to the presentation thereof for consideration and action. The Board will use
this revised procedure on an interim basis. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner McCoy discussed his item with the Board concerning approval of a
Resolution directing the Administrator to authorize an understudy for the "Senior Director of
Emergency Management" to ensure the highest level of safety continues to be provided the
citizens of the Florida Keys. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Nelson to not approve the item. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner McCoy No
Commissioner Nelson Yes
Commissioner Spehar Yes
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Neugent Yes
Motion carried.
SOUNDING BOARD
Charles Brooks discussed with the Board Government Ethics & Policies. No official
action was taken by the Board.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner McCoy discussed his item with the Board concerning adoption of a
Resolution in support of the construction ofa Medical Examiner Facility in Monroe County. The
Board accepted public input with the following individuals addressing the Board: Catherine
Vogel, representing the Monroe State Attorney Committee to Select Medical Examiner; Dr.
Zhiming Li, acting Monroe County Medical Examiner; Michael Bates and Lucinda Dodge,
representing the Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office; Norman Kassoff; and Sheriff
Richard Roth. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by
Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 242-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Roberts discussed the above item concerning the construction of a Medical Examiner
Facility in Monroe County. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner McCoy directing Staff to prepare and advertise a Request for Qualifications for
consultant/architectural services for construction of the Monroe County Medical Examiner's
Facility. Motion carried unanimously.
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Mayor Neugent discussed his item with the Board concerning a request and support for
URECOAT Industries, Inc. to demonstrate and test a product to enhance longevity and structural
integrity for the old 7-mile bridge. Testing would be 100' of the structure including the ground
and piling part which is maintained by FDOT. URECOAT has obtained permission from FDOT
which no permits are needed. DEP has also given permission. Gary Zeller, representing
URECOATS; and John Adams, representing the South Florida Resource Conservation
Development Council addressed the Board. Motion was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded
by Commissioner Spehar granting approval for URECOAT to complete the demonstration project
only. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Roberts addressed the Board concerning approval of a Utility Agreement between
Monroe County and KW Resort Utilities Corp., to accept sewage directly from the Monroe
County Detention Facility on Stock Island. The Board accepted public input with the following
individuals addressing the Board: R. L. Blazevic, Deevon Quirolo, representing Reef Relief; and
William Smith, President ofKW Resort Utility. Mr. Hendrick also addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson
to remand the matter to an attorney specializing in utilities as recommended by County Attorney
and return to the Board for final approval. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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 part of Old State Highway 4A,
Vaca Key, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. The Board
accepted public input with the following individuals addressing the Board: Hal Schuhmacher,
representing Karen Denis; Richard Elgersma, Jr., Petitioner and representing Overseas Motel; and
Craig Wrathell, representing the City of Marathon. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams
and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to deny the request based on Staff recommendation. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Nelson discussed his item with the Board concerning the need for
clarification on Commissioners' travel expenses allowed as new commissioners need clarification
on what expenses are allowed before travel occurs. Mr. Kolhage addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Williams
that out of county travel be approved by the Board with the exception of official Board
appointments. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Nelson discussed his item with the Board concerning purchase of a parcel
of land in Key Largo of approximately 10 acres for the future site of a County building. This
government center would be used for BOCC meetings; a new emergency operations center; a
record storage facility; public works office & garage; a fire station and EMS facility; building,
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zoning, & code enforcement offices; Commissioner's office, Sheriff's substation; license and tag
agency; and boat ramp and parking. This property could also be used for community events that
are considered as profit. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and
seconded by Mayor Neugent directing Staff to look at the property and report back to the Board
at the August Board meeting in Key Largo with a recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
Karen Tiedmann, President for the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce - Board of Directors
addressed the Board.
Commissioner Nelson discussed his item with the Board concerning Monroe County
requesting two million dollars for the building of a dedicated Emergency Operations Center as
part of its 2002 state funding request. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to forward this as a Legislative request to State
Representative Ken Sorenson. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning conceptual approval
of plan approved for wastewater project prioritization at June 6, 2001 meeting of
Intergovernmental Task Force. The Board agreed for Commissioner Williams to bring this item
back to them at the July meeting.
Commissioner Nelson discussed his item with the Board concerning options for Monroe
County to go forward with the wastewater treatment project in Key Largo. Mr. Roberts and Mr.
Hendrick addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams
and seconded by Commissioner Nelson authorizing the County Attorney to retain a firm
(Government Services Group, Inc.) associated with the Neighbors & Giblin firm to represent the
County to explore the possibilities of creating a special sewer district in Key Largo to deal with
wastewater issues. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning approval of a
special resolution and actions resulting from latest Department of Community Affairs Affordable
Housing Summit, June 5, 2001 and approval of funding for county-wide affordable housing
planner. Commissioner Williams also discussed a memo dated June 19,2001 from Growth
Management Director Tim McGarry concerning Growth Management Division Staff Update and
Suggestions on Proposed Comp Plan and LDR Changes. Mr. McGarry addressed the Board.
No official action was taken by the Board.
COUNTY CLERK
The Board acknowledged, as the County Attorney had received previous direction, for
Mr. Kolhage to withdraw Agenda item J-6 concerning approval to rescind Resolution No.
433-2000, approved at the October 18, 2000 meeting, evidencing the approval of a recommended
Beneficial Use Determination promulgated by the Special Master, In Re: The application of
Millus and Lori Skidmore, as amended.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Roberts reported to the Board on the redistricting process.
Mr. Roberts confirmed the Special Meeting of the Board set for July 12, 2001 at 1:00
p.m. to discuss the wastewater master plan, partnership, and process with the Florida Keys
Aqueduct Authority.
Mr. Roberts informed the Board oflegislative requests/action and that they would need to
be forwarded to Representative Ken Sorenson by August 1, 2001.
Mr. Roberts discussed a request from the City of Marathon concerning distribution of
growth management funds as agreed in the Memorandum of Agreement with Monroe County.
Mr. Roberts quickly discussed the Memorandum of Agreement with Village ofIslamorada
also concerning their portion for distribution of growth management funds.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Attorney Robert Feldman, representing the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA)
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Nelson granting approval and authorizing execution of a Lease Amendment between Monroe
County and FKAA revising the date the annual rent first becomes due from start of construction
or March 15,2001 (whichever is first) to start of construction or March 15, 2002 (whichever
occurs first). Requested by the FKAA. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner McCoy and Commissioner Nelson excused themselves from the meeting.
Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. Motion was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded
by Commissioner Spehar to table to the next Board meeting in Key West, approval to advertise an
Ordinance amending certain sections and creating sections of Chapter 3, Monroe County Code,
Animals and Fowl. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner McCoy and Commissioner
Nelson not present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The first of two Public Hearings was held to consider an amendment to the Monroe
County Land Development Regulations adding Section 9.5-257.1 through 9.5-257.5, and the
addition of text to Section 9.5-232 through 9.5-240, Section 9.5-242 through Section 9.5-246,
Section 9.5-248 through Section 9.5-251, and Section 9.5-253 of the Monroe County Land
Development Regulations for certain Future Land Use Categories that are identified in the
Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan but have no directly corresponding Land Use
District (Zoning). The Board accepted public input with the following individual addressed the
Board: Leigh Williams. Planning Director Marlene Conaway addressed the Board. No official
action was taken by the Board.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mr. Hendrick reported to the Board that the County prevailed in the Oscar D. Madison
transient rental appeal.
Mr. Hendrick informed the Board that the State Attorney's Office will continue to
prosecute Municipal and County Ordinances provided that they are properly investigated and
presented to his office. The State Attorney will not prosecute cases that are selectively enforced
or otherwise violate due process.
Commissioner McCoy returned to the meeting.
Mr. Hendrick updated the Board on the status of the condemnation process concerning
the Marathon Park property.
Commissioner Nelson returned to the meeting.
Mr. Hendrick discussed with the Board the Notice withdrawing Monroe County's Motion
for Leave to file the Amicus Curiae Briefin support of the South Florida Water Management
District.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The Board continued to tomorrow's meeting Agenda item K-2 concerning the discussion
and approval of policies pertaining to non-ad valorem fund balances.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
and ex-officio Clerk to the Board
of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk