09/17/2008 Regular
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Key West, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
convened at 9:00 A.M., at the Harvey Government Center. Present and answering to roll
call were Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy,
Commissioner George R. Neugent, Commissioner Dixie M. Spehar and Mayor Mario
DiGennaro. Also present at the meeting were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator;
Debbie Frederick, Assistant County Administrator; Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney;
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; County Staff, members of
the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Pursuant to the Board's 4/5ths vote requirement, motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to add the following
items to the agenda:
Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and the City of Marathon to allow
transferable development rights across jurisdictional boundaries between the County and
the City.
Closed Session to be held today at 2:30 PM with the Board of County
Commissioners to discuss collective bargaining with the Professional Firefighters of
Monroe County, IAFF Local 3909.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of Employee Service Award for the Month of July 2008 to James
Perry, Systems Analyst, Technical Services Division.
Presentation of Employee service award for the month of June 2008 to Penny
Kipp, Sr. Budget Analyst, Office of Management & Budget.
Mayor' Proclamation declaring October 5-11, 2008 as Fire Prevention Week in
Monroe County.
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BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
Board granted approval ofFY 2009 Rates & Charges for the Key West
International Airport, to become effective October 2, 2008.
Board granted approval of Purchase Service Order with URS for implementation
of Wild Life Study Plan at the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval of Replacement of Exhibit II of all four (4) existing
franchise contracts to reflect Fiscal Year 2009 residential and commercial collection
rates.
Board adopted the following Resolution for the acceptance of the 6th year
Consolidated Small County Solid Waste Management Grant Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 267-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to purchase two (2) Hi-Scan high performance X-ray
imaging systems, including training and testing software, from Smiths Detection under
Florida State Contract #680-330-06-1 for the Marathon and Plantation Key Courthouses.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a one-year residential Lease
Agreement with a Monroe County Sheriff Deputy to reside in a Monroe County owned
residence (Location C).
Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract
between Monroe County and EE & G Environmental Services, LLC, for beach cleaning,
maintenance & beautification of Higgs Beach, Key West.
Board granted approval to exercise the first renewal option and execute the
contract between Monroe County and Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., for the
testing, certification, and maintenance of the Monroe County Detention Center' fire
alarm system, building automation system, and smoke control system; the Sheriff
Administration Building' fire alarm system and building automation system; the Juvenile
Justice Center' fire alarm system and building automation system; and the Courthouse
Annex 'fire alarm system.
Board granted approval to modify the fee structure for the use of Government
meeting rooms, and Channel 76 televising costs.
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Board granted approval of the filing of a grant application and Agreement for
State Aid to Libraries from the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and
Information Services, and execution of same with the proper County authorities.
Board granted approval to execute the Notice of Grant Award FTA Section 5310
- 33 (2008-2009) between Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and the
Florida Department of Transportation for acceptance of grant award.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the State of Florida
Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged - Standard Coordination/Operator
Contract between Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and the Community
Transportation Coordinator (CTC)/The Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys (GCMK) for
the period July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009.
Board granted approval to accept renewal with VFIS to provide Portable
Equipment and Emergency Apparatus Insurance coverage at a premium of $53,849 to be
paid in four quarterly payments.
Board granted approval to accept proposal from The Florida Municipal Insurance
Trust Agreement to provide General Liability, Vehicle Liability and Public
Officials/Employee Practices Liability at a cost of$213,380 to be paid in four (4)
quarterly installments.
Board granted approval to accept proposal from Interisk Corporation and
authorized execution of a Contract to provide Risk Management, Employee Benefits and
Workers Compensation consulting services.
Board granted approval to purchase Specific Excess Workers' Compensation
Insurance from Star Insurance of Brown and Brown Insurance for a projected annual
premium of$166,683.00.
Board granted approval to continue the current basic life policy with The Hartford
Life Insurance for Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment October 1,2008
through September 30, 2009. No rate increase. Current rates guaranteed for three years
(FY07/08, 08/09, 09/10).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a third-year Renewal
Agreement between Monroe County and Preferred Governmental Claims Solutions
(PGCS) for Third Party Administration of the Workers' Compensation Program for
Monroe County. Current contract expires September 19,2008.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a three year Contract
between Monroe County and Walgreens Health Initiatives, Inc., (WHI) beginning the 1st
day of October, 2008 for prescription management plan services.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of Contract Amendment No.3
between Monroe County and Harvard Jolly Clees Toppe Architects, P.A., AlA, for
professional services for the construction of the Medical Examiner' Facility.
Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and for the
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.1).
RESOLUTION NO. 268-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.2).
RESOLUTION NO. 269-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.3).
RESOLUTION NO. 270-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.4).
RESOLUTION NO. 271-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.5).
RESOLUTION NO. 272-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.6).
RESOLUTION NO. 273-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.7).
RESOLUTION NO. 274-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.8).
RESOLUTION NO. 275-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.9).
RESOLUTION NO. 276-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 277-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 278-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 279-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 280-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 281-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 282-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 283-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 284-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 285-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 286-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 287-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 288-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
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RESOLUTION NO. 289-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 290-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 291-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to Amendment #1 to the Hosted Application Service
Agreement with Sarasota County for licensing, hosting and support of the GovMax
Software.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing for a Budget Amendment of
the Fire & Ambulance District 1 Lower & Middle Keys Fund 141 for FY2008.
Board granted approval to renew a contract for Financial Advisory Services with
Public Financial Management, Inc. (PFM), Financial Advisor to Monroe County.
Board authorized the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance of Subgrant
award for the Monroe County Jail Incarceration Program, using funds provided under the
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant, for the period from September 1,
2008 through August 31, 2009.
Board authorized the Mayor to execute a contract with the Care Center for Mental
Health for the Monroe County Jail Incarceration Program, using funds provided under the
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant, for the period from September 1, 2008
through August 31, 2009.
Board granted approval to waive irregularity, to award Request for Proposal
(RFP) to, and to negotiate a Lease Agreement with between Monroe County Antique
Aircraft Restoration, Inc. regarding RFP for Development of New Aviation Related
Services at Florida Keys Marathon Airport.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval of an Assignment of Agreement from World Sailfish
Championship Charitable Foundation, Inc. to Executive Adventures, LLC for the April
2008 World Sailfish Championship in the amount of$37,500.
ENGINEERING
Board granted approval of the Monthly Report on Change Orders reviewed by the
County Administrator's Office for the period of August 1, 2008 through August 31, 2008.
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DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Board ratified action taken August 20,2008 awarding one (1) Dwelling Unit
Allocation Award to James & Karen Hoefert for property located on Lot 26, Block 3,
Ocean Park Village, Key Largo, Real Estate Number 00446040.0000000 with corrective
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 292-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Easement between
Monroe County and Islander Village, LLC., grantors and the Utility Board of the City of
Key West, Florida, grantee and rescission of easement previously granted on May 21,
2008.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement
between Monroe County and DRC Emergency Services, LLC extending the Agreement
for one year for disaster assistance in the removal of storm related marine debris.
Board granted approval to advertise a Notice of Request for Proposals for the
Development of a Geospatial Land Cover Dataset for the Florida Keys.
Board adopted the following Resolution instructing the Growth Management
Division Director to utilize Monroe County mitigation credits to facilitate an expedited
construction schedule for the Florida Department of Transportation project to create a
center turn lane for US 1 traffic through Big Pine Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 293-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner McCoy's appointment of Gregory Veliz
to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Board granted approval of Commissioner McCoy's appointment of Kent Edwards
to the Marine and Port Advisory Committee.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Spehar's District 1 appointment of Ms.
JoAnne Cooper to the Library Advisory Board.
COUNTY CLERK
Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes
from the Special BOCC meeting of July 28, 2008 (previously distributed).
Board granted approval of the following Warrants (103876 - 103940 & 531788-
532584): General Fund (001), in the amount of$I,373,094.42; Fine & Forfeiture Fund
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(101), in the amount of$74,150.08; Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the amount of
$28,007.96; TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of$167,163.09; TDC
Admin. & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the amount of$686,094.16; TDC District 1,3 Cent
(117), in the amount of$206,193.19; TDC District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount of
$10,257.85; TDC District 3,3 Cent (119), in the amount of $24,934.78; TDC District
4,3 Cent (120), in the amount of$802.51; TDC District 5,3 Cent (121), in the amount of
$17,698.40; Gov. Fund Type Grants (125), in the amount of$73,793.07; Impact Fees
Police Fac (134), in the amount of236,250.34; Fire & Amb Dist 1 L&M Keys (141), in
the amount of$88,539.68; Upper Keys Health Care (144), in the amount of$358.33;
Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of$41,359.27; Plan, Build, Zoning
(148), in the amount of $67,227.40; Municipal Policing (149), in the amount of$63.07;
911 Enhancement Fee (150) in the amount of$189,806.75; Duck Key Security (152),
in the amount of$3,968.00; Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of
$232,798.90; Boating Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of$18,446.24; Misc.
Special Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of$147,438.16; Court Facilities Fees-602
(163), in the amount of$3,565.84; Marathon Municipal Service (166), in the amount of
$89,731.72; Big Coppitt Wastewater MSTU (169), in the amount of$227.81; Key
Largo Wastewater MSTU (170), in the amount of$137,066.51; Cudjoe-Sugarloaf
MSTU (172), in the amount of$57.75; Duck Key MSTU (176), in the amount of
$115.34; Building Fund (180), in the amount of$I,426.05; 1 Cent Infra Surtax (304),
in the amount of$36,203.92; 2003 Revenue Bonds (307), in the amount of $859,462.22;
Infra Sls Srtx Rev Bds 2007 (308), in the amount of $473,947.89; Big Coppitt
Wastewater Pr (310), in the amount of$3,089,857.55; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the
amount of$2,686.85; Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of$85,025.12; Key West
Inti. Airport (404), in the amount of$381,169.69; KW AlP Series 2006 Bonds (405),
in the amount of$I,661,865.46; MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount of$639,520.00;
Worker's Compensation (501), in the amount of$9,847.98; Group Insurance Fund
(502), in the amount of $100,370.44; Risk Management Fund, in the amount of
$42,468.29; Fleet Management Fund (504), in the amount of $134,536.52; Fire&EMS
LOSAP Trust Fund (610), in the amount of$I,200.00.
Board granted approval of the following Tourist Development Council
Expenditures for the month of August, 2008: Advertising, in the amount of $605,620.23;
Bricks & Mortar/Projects, in the amount of$181,500.00; Visitor Information Services, in
the amount of$41,519.00; Events, in the amount of$82,085.76; Office Supplies &
Operating Costs, in the amount of$20,657.89; Public Relations, in the amount of
$80,820.61; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of$71,454.27; Telephone & Utilities, in
the amount of$13,634.34; Travel, in the amount of$15,851.88.
Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal
or advertise for bid.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for Consulting
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Services between Monroe County and the National Center for Smart Growth Research &
Education (NCSGRE).
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK
The Board discussed an Award of Bid and approval of a Contract between
Monroe County and S.T.E.P.S in the Right Direction, Inc., a 501(c)(3) home health
agency, to provide direct in-home services for the elderly and disabled as provided under
grants to Monroe County from the Alliance for Aging (e.g., CCE and OAA) and the
Department of Children and Families (e.g., CCDA). Debbie Frederick, Assistant County
Administrator discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and authorizing
execution of the contract. Motion carried unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
The Clerk announced the vacancy of one position on the Tourist Development
Council, District II Advisory Committee for an "At Large" appointment.
The Clerk announced the vacancy of one position on the Tourist Development
Council, District III Advisory Committee for an "At Large" appointment.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK
The Board discussed the approval of a Renewal Agreement effective October 1,
2008 through September 30, 2009 with Gila Corporation d/b/a Municipal Services
Bureau (MSB) for collections of outstanding account receivables from ground and air
ambulance transports. Jim Callahan, Acting Fire Chief discussed the matter. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution of the agreement. Motion carried
unanimously. The following individual addressed the Board: Diane Beruldsen.
STAFF REPORTS
Engineering - Dave Koppel, County Engineer gave a presentation concerning cost
estimates to county property associated with damages from Hurricane Ike. Mr. Koppel
and Roman Gastesi, County Administrator discussed a recent article published in the Key
West Citizen. The Board then discussed the status of the Reasonable Assurance
Document (RAD). The following individual addressed the Board: Diane Beruldsen.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The Board discussed Commissioner Spehar's item concerning the terms of
service for the Green Building Code Task Force Committee Members. Drew Trivette,
Growth Management Director discussed the matter. The item was referred to Staff.
Commissioner McCoy excused himself from the meeting.
The Board discussed Mayor DiGennaro's item concerning future plans for the
previous Key West Court facility building once the Freeman Justice Center is opened.
Dave Koppel, County Engineer and Roman Gastesi, County Administrator discussed the
matter. No official action was taken.
COUNTY CLERK
Danny Kolhage, County Clerk discussed the reimbursement to V AB citizen
members for travel and meals pursuant to County policy for employees and volunteer
members of advisory and other boards. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and
seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of reimbursements pursuant to
County policy. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner
Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent that the term of appointments for citizen
members is a two year period. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner McCoy
not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded y Commissioner
Spehar to rescind the approval of a contract with the non-profit organization, Key West
HMA, d/b/a Lower Keys Medical Center (DePoo Baker Act) in the amount of $190,000
for Fiscal Year 2008. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner McCoy not
present.
Commissioner McCoy returned to the meeting and took his seat.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy to rescind the contract with TSI Disaster Recovery Services to provide derelict
vessel and marine debris removal services throughout the Keys, and the waiver of
irregularities in response to the Request for Qualifications and selection of a contract.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator discussed several items in the written
County Divisions' Monthly Activity Report, dated August, 2008.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney referred the Board to the written litigation
report dated September 15, 2008, as submitted. Ms. Hutton updated the Board
concerning the status of the Bruno v. Monroe County litigation.
The Board discussed whether or not to extend the due diligence clause and
Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of the Hickory House property upon request of
King's Pointe Marina, LLC. The following individual addressed the Board: Sloan
Bashinsky. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded
by Commissioner Spehar to deny the extension of the due diligence clause. Roll call vote
was unanImous.
Bob Shillinger, Chief Assistant County Attorney updated the Board concerning
the status of settlement negotiations between Plaintiffs and Defendants in Florida Key
Deer, National Wildlife Federation, et. al. v. FEMA & USFWS (United States District
Court, S.D. Florida No. 90-10037-CIV-MOORE). No official action was taken.
STAFF REPORTS
Airports - Peter Horton, Airports Director updated the Board concerning the
Noise Insulation Program for the Key West International Airport.
Commissioner Neugent discussed agenda item N2 concerning an Agreement
approved during today's bulk motion for Consulting Services by National Center for
Smart Growth Research & Education (NCSGRE). Drew Trivette, Growth Management
Director discussed the matter.
AIRPORTS
The Board discussed a U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation
Administration Grant; Project No. 3-12-0037-038-2008, to fund Construct Terminal
Building (Bond Repayment, Principal Only) and Implement Wildlife Study, for the Key
West International Airport. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Spehar approving the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
The Board discussed aU. S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation
Administration Grant; Project No. 3-12-0044-025-2008, to fund Rehabilitate Taxiway
(Marking) and Conduct Preliminary Environmental Assessment (Runway) for the Florida
Keys Marathon Airport. Peter Horton, Airports director discussed the matter. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy approving the item. Motion carried unanimously.
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FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire and Ambulance District I convened. Present
and answering to roll call were Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner George
Neugent, and Mayor Mario DiGennaro. Absent were Councilman Norman Anderson and
Councilman William Dilley.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy granting approval and authorizing execution of a Renewal Agreement between
the Board of Governors of Fire and Ambulance District 1 and Fire Tech Repair Service,
Inc., and for maintenance of Fire Rescue vehicles, including semi-annual inspections,
preventative maintenance and unscheduled maintenance resulting from malfunction or
failure. Motion carried unanimously, with Councilman Norman Anderson and
Councilman William Dilley absent.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy to approve the following Resolution superseding Resolution No. 263-2004, and
adopting an amended fee schedule for use by the Special Taxing District for providing
ground ambulance services. Motion carried unanimously, with Councilman Norman
Anderson and Councilman William Dilley absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 294-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy granting approval and authoring execution of a Renewal Agreement between the
Board of Governors of Fire and Ambulance District 1 and Gila Corporation d/b/a
Municipal Services Bureau (MSB), effective from October 1, 2008 through September
30, 2009 for collections of outstanding account receivables from ground and air
ambulance transports. Motion carried unanimously, with Councilman Norman Anderson
and Councilman William Dilley absent.
The Board of County Commissioner reconvened with all Commissioners present.
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WASTEWATER ISSUES
Dave Koppel, County Engineer referred the Board to the written Wastewater
Projects - August 2008 Status Report Update - September 17,2008. Liz Wood, Sr.
Administrator, Sewer Projects discussed the following items: A matching grant from the
South Florida Water Management District, in the amount of $500,000 for stormwater
improvements for unincorporated areas of the County; Attendance at the August
Wastewater Summit held by Representative Ron Saunders; and Details via the County's
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Internet of a link which delineates boundaries for wastewater projects costs/status, etc. in
Monroe County.
AIRPORTS
Peter Horton, Airports Director introduced Andrew Bonnie of Cape Air who
made a presentation concerning a Revenue Guaranty Agreement with Hyannis Air
Service, Inc. d/b/a Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines to provide Cape Air with a revenue
guaranty to provide scheduled air service between Fort Myers, Florida and the Florida
Keys Marathon Airport. The following individuals addressed the Board: Sloan
Bashinsky and Daniel Samess, representing the Marathon Chamber of Commerce. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Spehar granting approval and authorizing execution of the agreement. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
The Board discussed an Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida
Keys Airport Initiative, Inc. (FKAI) to provide partial funding of the Revenue Guaranty
Agreement for air service between Fort Myers, Florida and the Florida Keys Marathon
Airport by Cape Air. Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney; Peter Horton, Airports Director;
and Tina Boan, Sr. Budget Director discussed the matter. The following individual
addressed the Board: Sloan Bashinky. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and
authorizing execution of the agreement. Roll call vote was unanimous.
CLOSED SESSION
A Closed Executive Session of the Board of County Commissioners was held to
discuss collective bargaining with the Professional Firefighters of Monroe County, IAFF
Local 3909. Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney read into the official record the names of
the individuals authorized to be present at the Closed Executive Session of the Board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending Section 9.5-258 of
the Monroe County Code to allow the provision of Central Wastewater Service and
Support Utilities to developed properties located within the Coastal Barrier Resources
System; Providing for severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent
herewith; Providing for the incorporation into the Monroe County Code; and directing the
Clerk of the Board to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs and providing an effective date. Drew Trivette,
Growth Management Director discussed the ordinance and read proposed revisions to the
Ordinance. Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney; Dave Koppel, County Engineer; and Bob
Shillinger, Chief Assistant County Attorney also discussed the Ordinance. The Board
accepted public input with the following individuals addressing the Board: Jim Newton,
Hallett Douville, Bob Reynolds, Donna Bosold and Barbara Mitchell, representing the
Craig Company/No Name Key; and Jim Cameron, representing the Monroe County
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Planning Commission. The Clerk was provided with written documentation from
members of the public for inclusion into the official record. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the
following Ordinance, as revised. Said revisions as follows:
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Section 1. Chapter 9.5, Article VII Division 2 is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 9.5-258. Coastal barrier resources system overlay district
(a) Purpose: The purpose of the Coastal Barrier Resources System Overlay
District is to implement the policies of the comprehensive plan by prohibiting the
extension and expansion of specific types of public utilities to undeveloped properties
within a or through lands designated as an l:lfldeyeloped unit of the Coastal Barrier
Resources System.
(b) Application: The Coastal Barrier Resources System Overlay District shall
be overlaid on all undeveloped areas, except for Stock Island, within federally designated
boundaries of a Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit on current Flood Insurance Rate
Maps approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which are hereby
adopted by reference and declared part of this chapter. Within this overlay district, the
transmission and/or collection lines of the following types of public utilities shall be
prohibited from extension or expansion only to undeveloped properties located within a
CBRS Unit: central wastewater treatment collection systems; potable water; electricity;
and telephone and cable. This prohibition shall not preclude the provision of those
utilities required to provide central sanitary wastewater collection and treatment nor the
maintenance and upgrading of existing public utilities in place on the effective date of
this ordinance shall not apply to wastewater nutrient reduction cluster systems. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Neugent No
Commissioner Spehar Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
Mayor DiGennaro Yes
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 020-2008
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution supporting the proposed
amendment to Policy 102.8.5 of the Comprehensive Plan to facilitate central wastewater
service to No Name Key. Drew Trivette, Growth Management Director discussed the
Resolution and read proposed revisions to the Resolution. The Board accepted public
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input with the following individuals addressing the Board: Chris Barber, representing No
Name Solar Community; Hallett Douville, Jim Newton, Bob Reynolds, Donna Bosold,
representing the Craig Company/No Name Key; and Jim Cameron, representing the
Monroe County Planning Commission. The Clerk was provided with written
documentation from members of the public for inclusion into the official record. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
McCoy to adopt the following Resolution, as revised. Said revisions to the proposed
Ordinance as follows:
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Section 1. Policy 102.8.5 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
is hereby amended to include the following:
Monroe County shall initiate efforts to discourage the extension of facilities and
services provided by the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and private providers of
electricity and telephone service to undeveloped properties within CBRS units..excluding
central sanitary ~Naste\yater service and those utilities required to oro"lide central sanitai'Y
'.vaste\vater collectioN and treatment. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Neugent No
Commissioner Spehar Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
Mayor DiGennaro Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 295-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The Board discussed Commissioner Spehar's item concerning the Stock Island
Fire Station. The following individuals addressed the Board: Donna Windle and Peter
Bacle. No official action was taken.
FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET
Tina Boan, Sr. Budget Director announced the proposed millage rates certified to
the Property Appraiser at the July 28th, 2008 Special Meeting. Said document is attached
hereto.
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator referred the Board to the document entitled
Monroe County BOCC Special Budget Meeting, Fiscal Year 2008-2009, Marathon
Government Center, dated September 15, 2008. Said document is incorporated herein by
reference.
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The Board accepted public input and discussed the Tentative Fiscal Year 2009
Monroe County Budget. The following individuals addressed the Board: Jackie Harder,
representing the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce; Peter Bade, Virginia Panico,
Executive Director of the Key West Chamber of Commerce; Christina Russell, Louis
LaTorre, Meri-de J. Mercado, Roxanne Posada, and Aweiah Elmore, representing Just 4-
Kids; and Valerie Eikenberg.
County Commission directions for changes to the Tentative Fiscal Year 2009
Monroe County Budget. No official action was taken. The Administrator was directed to
seek further reductions.
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FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire and Ambulance District I convened. Present
and answering to roll call were Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner George
Neugent, Mayor Mario DiGennaro, Councilman William Dilley, and Alternate Clark
Snow.
District 1 Board of Governors directions for changes to the Tentative Fiscal Year
2009 Budget. No official action was taken.
Tina Boan, Sr. Budget Director announced the proposed District 1 rolled-back
millage and percent of increase over the rolled-back rate. Said document is incorporated
herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Mayor DiGennaro
to approve the following Resolution of the District 1 Board of Governors adopting the
Tentative millage for Fiscal Year 2009. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 296-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Mayor DiGennaro
to approve the following Resolution of the District 1 Board of Governors adopting the
Tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2009. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 297-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with Mayor DiGennaro
excusing himself for the remainder of the meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
approving the September Budget Adjustments, Page 5, in the document entitled Monroe
County BOCC Special Budget Meeting, Fiscal Year 2008-2009, Marathon Government
Center, dated September 15, 2008, which reflects a proposed millage rate of 8.63% over
the rolled-back rate. Roll call vote was unanimous, with Mayor DiGennaro not present.
Said document is incorporated herein by reference.
Tina Boan, Sr. Budget Director announced the Tentative rolled-back millage rates
and percentage increases over rolled-back rates. Said document is attached hereto.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy to approve the following Resolution adopting the Tentative millage rates for
Fiscal Year 2009. Roll call vote was unanimous, with Mayor DiGennaro not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 298-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy to approve the following Resolution adopting the Tentative budget for Fiscal
Year 2009. Roll call vote was unanimous, with Mayor DiGennaro not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 299-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Tina Boan, Sr. Budget Director announced the date for the Public Hearing for the
final adoption of the Fiscal Year 2009 millage rates and budget scheduled to be held on
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 5 :05 P.M. at the Key Largo Library, Tradewinds
Shopping Center, 101485 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners was adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
and ex-officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
W~.lUv 'llt4)
Isabel C. DeSantis, De uty Clerk
This is the reading of the rolled-back rate, the proposed millage rate the percent
abovelbelow the rolled-back rate that was certified to the Property Appraiser at the
July 28th meeting, these are the rates that Citizens received on their TRIM notices.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Taxing Authority: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Rolled back millage rate is 2.4339
Proposed millage rate is 2.6877
Proposed millage rate is 10.43 % over t he rolled-hack rate
Taxing Authority: General Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.1543
Proposed millage rate is 0.1907
Proposed millage rate is 23.59% over the rolled-hack rate
Taxing Authority: Local Road Patrol Law Enforcement District
Rolled back millage rate is 0.3222
Proposed millage rate is 0.2076
Proposed millage rate is -35.57% below the rolled-hack rate
Taxing Authority: Lower & Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
Rolled back millage rate is 1.1403
Proposed millage rate is 1.5423
Proposed millage rate is 35.25% over thc rolled-hack ratc
Taxing Authority: Municipal Service Tax District 6
Rolled back millage rate is 0.000
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.00% over rolled-back
Taxing Authority: Marathon Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.00
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.00% over rolled-back
Taxing Authority: Bay Point Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.000
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.00% ovcr rolled-back
Taxing Authority: Big Coppitt Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.2781
Proposed millage rate is 0.0
Proposed millage rate is -100.00";'. helm\' rolled-back
Agenda Item 0 I
Taxing Authority: Stock Island Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.00
Proposed millage rate is 0.00
Proposed millage rate is 0.00% O\'er rolled-back
Taxing Authority: Cudjoe-Sugarloaf Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is .0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.00% over rolled-back
Taxing Authority: Big Pine Key Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.000
Proposed millage rate is 0.000
Proposed millage rate is 0.00% over rolled back
Taxing Authority: Conch Key Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.000
Proposed millage rate is 0.0
Proposed millage rate is 0.00% over rolled back
Taxing Authority: Long Key/Layton Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.00
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.00% over rolled back
Taxing Authority: Duck Key Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.3136
Proposed millage rate is 0.000
Proposed millage rate is -100.00% below rolled back
Taxing Authority: Municipal Service Waste District
Rolled back millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0% over rolled-back
Taxing Authority: Municipal Service Taxing District 7
Rolled back millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0% over rolled-back
Taxing Authority: Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District
Rolled back millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0% over rolled-back
Al!:l!:rel!:ate
Rolled back millage rate is 2.9417
Proposed millage rate is 3.2344
Proposed millage rate is 9.95% over the rolled-back rate
Agenda Item 0 1
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Taxing Authority: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Rolled back millage rate is 2.4339
Proposed millage rate is 2.6568
Proposed millage rate is 9.16% orer (he rolled-hack rate
Taxing Authority: General Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.1543
Proposed millage rate is 0.1907
Proposed millage rate is 23.59% liver the rolled-hack rate
Taxing Authority: Local Road Patrol Law Enforcement District
Rolled back millage rate is 0.3222
Proposed millage rate is 0.2076
Proposed millage rate is -35.57% he/ow the rolled-hack rate
Taxing Authority: Lower & Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
Rolled back millage rate is 1.1403
Proposed millage rate is 1.5082
Proposed millage rate is 32.26% OI'er (he rolled-hack rate
Taxing Authority: Municipal Service Tax District 6
Rolled back millage rate is 0.000
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.00% over rolled-back
Taxing Authority: Marathon Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.00
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.00% over rolled-back
Taxing Authority: Bay Point Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.000
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.00% over rolled-back
Taxing Authority: Big Coppitt Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.2781
Proposed millage rate is 0.0
Proposed millage rate is -100.00% below rolled-back
Taxing Authority: Stock Island Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.00
Proposed millage rate is 0.00
Proposed millage rate is 0.00% orer rolled-back
Agenda Item 0 10
Taxing Authority: Cudjoe-SugarloafMunicipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is .0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.00% over rolled-back
Taxing Authority: Big Pine Key Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.000
Proposed millage rate is 0.000
Proposed millage rate is 0.00% over rolled back
Taxing Authority: Conch Key Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.000
Proposed millage rate is 0.0
Proposed millage rate is 0.00% over rolled back
Taxing Authority: Long Key/Layton Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.00
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.00% over rolled back
Taxing Authority: Duck Key Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.3136
Proposed millage rate is 0.000
Proposed millage rate is -100.00% below rolled back
Taxing Authority: Municipal Service Waste District
Rolled back millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0% over rolled-back
Taxing Authority: Municipal Service Taxing District 7
Rolled back millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0% over rolled-back
Taxing Authority: Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District
Rolled back millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0.0000
Proposed millage rate is 0% over rolled-back
Al!l!rel!ate
Rolled back millage rate is 2.9417
Proposed millage rate is 3.1955
Proposed millage rate is 8.63 lH'er the rolled-back rate
Agenda Item 0 10