03/13/1991 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, March 13, 1991
Key Colony Beach
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. on the above date
at the City Hall in Key Colony Beach. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Earl Cheal, Commissioner
Douglas Jones, Commissioner Jack London, Commissioner John
Stormont, and Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey. Also present were
Danny Kolhage, Clerk; Randy Ludacer, County Attorney; Tom
Brown, County Administrator; County Staff; members of the
Press and Radio; and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of
Allegiance.
The Board proceeded to make additions, deletions
and corrections to the Agenda. Agenda Items L-S and P-6
were continued to the next meeting in accordance with a
request from Mayor Mickey Feiner of Key Colony Beach.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
The Board presented to Nancy Graham of the Red
Cross a Proclamation procclaiming the week of March 17-23,
1991 as "RED CROSS WEEK" in Monroe County.
A Proclamation was presented to David Kirwan
proclaiming March 26, 1991 as "HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DAY" in
Monroe County.
The Employee Of The Month Award for November, 1990
was presented to I. B. Crutchlow, Engineering Technician,
Public Works Division.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner London to approve the following items by
unanimous consent:
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution
No. 438-1990 which authorized the Mayor to execute an
Interlocal Recycling Agreement with the City of Key West.
RESOLUTION NO. 067-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved and authorized execution of Contract with
Coastal Electric Service, Inc. in the amount of $15,990.00
to upgrade the electrical supply for computer equipment in
the Public Service Building.
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Board approved request by Upper Keys Ministerial Association
to use Harry Harris Park on March 31, 1991 and approved
waiver of entrance fees; said approval contingent upon park
availability and property insurance.
Board authorized rescission of Sign Lease dated October 24,
1990 between Monroe County and Emeralds International for
space at the Key West International Airport.
Board approved and authorized execution of a Development
Project.Agreement (Contract No. C-6944) with the Florida
Department of Natural Resources, Boating Improvement
Program, regarding the Windley Key Daymarker #13.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Board granted approval to remove the following surplus pro-
perty from the Court Administrator's inventory and advertise
for sealed bids:
0601-IS2 Lanier Micro-recorder
0601-124 Lanier Micro-recorder
REFUND REQUESTS
Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of $3S.00
to Coastal Electric Service, Inc. for an electrical permit
that was issued in error.
Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of $94.S0
to Your Local Fence inasmuch as Permits 9010000370 and
9010000369 were appealed by DCA.
Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of $37.S0
to Victor Canova inasmuch as a flood variance previously
applied for was no longer required.
Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of $2S0.00
to Aultman Construction Company inasmuch as an after-the-
fact permit was issued twice in error.
FLOOD VARIANCE APPLICATIONS
Board approved, per Staff recommendation and conditions, the
Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of
Girl Scouts of America for a non-residential bath facility
greater than 300 feet below base flood elevation on West
Summerland Key; Zoned Sparsely Settled; Coastal Flood Zone
AE 8', Panel 154SF.
Board approved, per Staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Ronald V. Greely for a garage of greater than 300 square
feet below base flood elevation on Lots 19 and 20, Roosevelt
Point, Key Vaca; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal
Flood Zone VE-12', Panel IS8IF.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Al Hockley for a garage of greater than 300 square feet
below base flood elevation on Lot 8, Block 7, Cudjoe
Gardens, Cudjoe Key; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision;
Coastal Flood Zone AE II, Panel 1492F.
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Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Donald Webster for a garage of greater than 300 square
feet below base flood elevation on Lots BD and AO, Pine Key
Acres, Big Pine Key; Zoned SR; Coastal Flood Zone AE-8,
Panel 1536F.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order
No. S to the Advanced Structures, Inc. contract for the
Marathon Jail Facility in the increased amount of $390.00
for provision of security camera autoswitcher.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Board approved and authorized advertising for bids for
Emergency Generator Power Systems for the Marathon and
Plantation Key Sheriff Substations.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute on behalf of Monroe County a Joint participation
Agreement between the County and the Florida Department of
Transportation regarding construction of a new Marathon
Airport Passenger Terminal and related work.
RESOLUTION NO. 068-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Board accepted Risk Consultant's recommendation and awarded
bid for property insurance coverage for the TV Translator
System to Cornelius, Johnson and Clark, Inc., Reliance
Insurance Company, at an annual premium of $29,982.00, with
$2S,000.00 deductible.
Board approved and authorized execution of Lease Agreement
with Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc. for office space at the
Plantation Key Government Center.
Board approved renewal of Property Insurance Policy with
USF&G Insurance, at an annual premium of $268,S61.00,
$IS,OOO.OO deductible, and to accept interest-free monthly
payment plan.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute a Community Service Block Grant for the Grace
Jones Day Care Center.
RESOLUTION NO. 069-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Board approved and authorized execution of Reimbursement
Agreement with Tavernier Volunteer Fire Department and
Ambulance Corps, Inc. concerning reimbursement for providing
advanced life support level ambulance services.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $139,367.63 (Input Date 2/2S/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $77,302.39 (Input Date 2/2S/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $26,474.93 (Input Date 2/2S/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $24,393.24 (Input Date 2/2S/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $28,743.44 (Input Date 2/2S/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board adopted the following Resolution tranferring funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 070-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved and authorized execution of Addendum to
Agreement with Blue Heaven, Inc. regarding the Bahama
Village Goombay Festival.
Board approved administrative travel expenses for the third
and fourth quarter in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00.
Board approved an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 for the
Canadian Express Sales Mission.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $19,869.91 (Input Date 3/4/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board approved appointment of Lou Hernandez to the Private
Industry Council of South Florida to take the seat being
vacated by Edward Toppino, Sr.
Board adopted the following Resolution to express pride in
President George Bush, Secretary of State James Baker, mili-
tary strategists, and the troops in the suspension of the
war in the Persian Gulf.
RESOLUTION NO. 071-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved taking the necessary steps to hold three
Public Hearings (one each in the Upper, Middle and Lower
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Keys) to allow public input concerning Post Buckley Schuh &
Jernigan's Environmental Assessment of the Monroe County
Landfill System dated January 1991.
Board approved the reappointment of Reverend Bob Smith to
the Code Enforcement Board.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved and authorized payment of the following
invoices:
I. Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey,
Crosland & Bramnick, P.A., in the amount
of $792.7S, for professional services
through 1/31/91.
2. Public Financial Management, Inc., in
the amount of $2,S44.33, for financial
advisory services for the month of
January, 1990.
3. D. L. Porter Construction, Inc., in the
amount of $5,421.00, for Final Payment
re Bayshore Manor Addition.
4. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc.,
in the amount of $4,3S7.8S, for Final
Pyment re US-I Level of Service Analysis.
S. Dean-Lopez Funeral Horne, in the amount of
$48S.00, for professional services re
Pauper Burial.
Board granted permission to solicit proposals for the con-
duct of landfill mining operations.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #144199-#14S380, in the
amount of $S,321,687.9S.
MONROE COUNTY REHABILITATION PROGRAM, #SI-#S2, in
the amount of $3,708.31.
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #368-#371, in
the amount of $78,92~11.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #1071-#I078, in the amount
of $1,293,499.02.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #6S2-#6SS, in
the amount of $SI,282.74.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #64S-#648, in the amount of
$383,391.~
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #1519-#1528, in the amount of
$631,002.51.
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS 701-711, #S89-#S92, in the
amount of-s397,895.48.
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MSD - PLEDGED FUNDS, #221-#222, in the amount of
$221,919.28.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #327-#328, in the amount of
$1,264.S2:--
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, #47S-#477, in the amount of
$910,274.S4.
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE, #432-#438, in the
amount of $466,834.48.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, #364-#367, in the amount of
$137,9SS.~
WORKERS COMPENSATION, #3S70-#3S81, in the amount of
$68,287.99.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #697-#700, in the
amount of $393,6SS.10.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #302-#304, in the amount of
$166,S84.79. ----
SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, #016-#018, in
the amount of $64,IS9.72.
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND, #4S, in the
amount of~4.00.
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND, #119-#122, in the amount of
$S3,629.33.
MONROE COUNTY TRUST FUND ACCOUNT, #1001-#1002, in
the amount of $2,478.46.
PLANNING, BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT, PARKS &
BEACHES UNINCORPORATED, #298=#309, in the amount of
$302,7SI.S4.
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT, #72-#7S, in the amount
of $9,29S.33.
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Richard
Hellmann, Ph.D., in the amount of $400.00; Guillermo D.
Marcovici, in the amount of $1,400.00; Mental Health Care
Center of the Lower Keys, in the amount of $2,800.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Candida A. Cobb, in the
amount of $2S0.00; Roberta S. Fine, in the amount of
$2,48S.70; Max C. Fischer, in the amount of $372.S0; William
Kuypers, in the amount of $3,887.00; Jeffrey B. Meyer, in
the amount of $810.00; Leonard F. Mikul, in the amount of
$3,981.00; Charles Milligan, in the amount of $2S0.00;
George Quinnell, in the amount of $1,13S.00; John P. Rotolo,
in the amount of $512.40; Merrell F. Sands III, in the
amount of $3,041.2S; Lee Peter Speronis, in the amount of
$1,826.6S; Timonthy Nicholas Thomes, in the amount of
$1,5SI.IS; Joseph B. Wolkowsky, in the amount of $606.S0;
Donald E. Yates, in the amount of $902.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Associated Investigative Agents,
Inc., in the amount of $3S0.00; Hartsock & Cervone, in the
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amount of $197.30; Stephen Keebler, in the amount of
$328.10; S.G.S. Special Services, Inc., in the amount of
$36.00; Louis Spallone, in the amount of $2,7S0.00; State of
Florida, in the amount of $439.74.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $2,091.7S; Billee Jean Fase, in
the amount of $468.7S; Kathleen A. Fegers, in the amount of
$161.25; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $1,439.10;
Amy Landry, in the amount of $121.S0; Nancy Maleske, in the
amount of $2,210.2S; Nichols & Hardy, in the amount of
$461.00; A. William Roberts, Jr. & Associates, in the amount
of $1,426.40; Lisa Roeser, in the amount of $232.S0.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, J. R. Alayon, in the
amount of $480.00; Julie Barish, in the amount of $60.00;
Juan Borges, in the amount of $1,17S.00; Jay Caldarella, in
the amount of $2S.00; Birgit Clager, in the amount of
$50.00; Joseph P. Ferran, in the amount of $910.00; Jerome
Grapel, in the amount of $SO.OO; Arek Ilnicki, in the amount
of $2S.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of $80.00; William
Mota, in the amount of $300.00; Andres Pleban, in the amount
of $IOS.OO; Alexandra Ramos, in the amount of $130.00; F.
Samaha, in the amount of $30.00; Susan Tallez, in the amount
of $220.00.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, A & A Professional Associates,
in the amount of $4SO.00; Robert M. Berland, Ph.D., in the
amount of $374.00; Sanford Jacobson, M.D., in the amount of
$1,000.00; Alexander Kelly, M.D., in the amount of $300.00;
Louis O'Connor, in the amount of $300.00; Karen J. Simmons,
M.D., in the amount of $62S.00.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance and Travel, in the
amount of $3,920.2S; Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of
$IIS.OO.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve the rescission of the pre-
vious Contract with Animal Disposals & Private Cremations
which was approved on February 20th, and to approve and
authorize execution of the revised Contract with Animal
Disposals & Private Cremations regarding the disposal of
animal carcasses. Motion carried unanimously.
FLOOD VARIANCE APPLICATIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner London to approve, per staff conditions and
recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance of Anthony K. and Maureen A. Melfa for the
first time placement of a mobile home below base flood ele-
vation on Lots 10, II and 12, Tipton's, Key Vaca; Zoned URM;
Coastal Flood Zone AE 9', Panel IS79F. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner London to postpone the Flood
Variance application of Twin Harbors Resort of Key Largo
until resolution of the Development Order. Motion carried
unanimously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to grant approval to advertise for
bids for Construction of New Kennels at the Key Largo Animal
Shelter. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner London to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of Monroe County
a Joint Participation Agreement between the County and the
Florida Department of Transportation regarding construction
of taxiway signs for the Key West International Airport and
the Marathon Airport, and requested Staff to attempt to
obtain an exception of the requirement. Motion carried una-
nimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 072-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to adopt the following Resolution
concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds and trans-
ferring funds in the amount of $27,88S.00 from Contingency
to Airports in order to comply with the Florida Department
of Environmental Regulation to remove mangrove cuttings at
the Key West International Airport. Roll call vote was una-
nimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 073-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to accept Staff's recommendation to
approve the selection of Petsche & Associates, professional
engineering firm, to provide Surveying and Subsurface
Investigations for Capital Improvements Projects for a
period of one year. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
--- by Commissioner Cheal to postpone a request for approval to
advertise an RFP for design surfaces for structural and
architectural renovations to the Truman School Building
for completion of the Facilities Study. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
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Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to approve Change Order No. 4 to the
Advanced Structures, Inc. contract for the Marathon
Detention Facility for design of fire pump and site fire
water main in the amount of $1,SOO.OO. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to reconsider Agenda Item E-3 per-
taining to the RFP concerning renovations to the Truman
School Building. Roll call vote was taken with the
following rsults:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried. Motion was then made by Commissioner Cheal
and seconded by Mayor Harvey to postpone this matter until
after the Jackson Square Analysis. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve Advanced Structures, Inc.'s
request for release of retainage on the contract for the
Marathon Jail Facility with the following four sub-
contractors as co-payees:
A. Z. Articas
R. B. Grove
Kennedy Electric
Ryder Welding
$ 3,SOO.OO
$18,690.00
$10,147.00
$ 7,363.00
Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to disapprove the proposed Amendment
to Professional and Consulting Agreement with Dennis Beebe,
Architect, regarding the Pigeon Key Restoration Project.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to deny $16,000.00 in additional
funding for Legal Services of the Florida Keys. During
discussion, motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Jones to
postpone. Motion carried unanimously.
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DISTRICT #l
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors of District #l Lower and
Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present
and answering to roll call were Art French (as a substitute
for "Mickey" Feiner), Hal Halenza, Douglas Jones, Jack
London, ,and Chairman Earl Cheal.
Joe London, Fire Marshal, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner Halenza to approve the purchase of AFFF and
High Expansion Foam for firefighting in the amount of
$16,960.7S. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner French to approve removal of the following
lost/stolen property from the District's Inventory:
1436-14 Minitor Pager 1980
1436-IS Minitor Pager 1980
1436-16 Minitor Pager 1980
1436-17 Minitor Pager 1980
1436-101 Minitor Pager 1987
1436-102 Minitor Pager 1987
1436-103 Minitor Pager 1987
1436-129 Minitor II 1988
1436-157 Minitor II 1989
1436-IS9 Minitor II 1989
1436-168 Minitor II 1990
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Halenza to removal approval of the following
damaged property from the District's Inventory:
1439-011 MSA Air Mask w/Case
1439-012 MSA Air Mask w/Case
1439-087 M. Minitor Pager
1439-089 M. Minitor Pager
1439-149 G.E. Master Mobile Radio
1439-150 Teel 3" Centrifugal Pump
1439-126 M. Minitor Pager
1972
1972
1983
1983
1975
1974
1989
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was madde by Commissioner London and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to postpone consideration of
a contract with BellSouth Mobility concerning mobile
telephone equipment. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
The Board discussed the use of the Big Coppitt Fire
Station as a polling place. No official action was taken.
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There being no further business, the meeting of the
Board of Governors of District #l Lower and Middle Keys Fire
and Ambulance District adjourned.
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with
all Commissioners present.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Doug Fuller addressed the Board concerning the
selection of an architectural/engineering firm for the
design of various Fire Facilities, additions and renova-
tions. The following firms made their presentations:
Currie Schneider Associates
Gonzalez Architects
Reynolds Smith and Hills
The Board then proceeded to ballot according to a point
system, reflecting the Number One selection to receive the
Number One vote, and thus the successful firm would be that
one with the lowest point total. The Board proceeded to
ballot with the following results:
Cheal
Jones
London
Stormont
Harvey
Total
Currie
2
3
I
I
I
8
Gonzalez
3
2
3
3
2
13
Reynolds
I
I
2
2
3
9
The Clerk announced the results of the tabulation which
named Currie Schneider Associates as the architectural/
engineering firm for the design of various Fire Facilities,
additions and renovations.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner London to approve the request by Ecurie
Vitesse Sports Car Club, Inc. to use County roads on Big
Torch Key on March 24th and November 17th and the Loop Road
on Sugarloaf Key on May 19th, and October lIth, 12th and
13th for their Autocross events. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Subgrant Agreement with
the Department of Community Affairs, Division of Emergency
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Management, Bureau of Public Safety Management, to purchase
Traffic Study Equipment. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 074-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
-- Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Subgrant Agreement with
the Department of Community Affairs, Division of Emergency
Management, Bureau of Public Safety Management, for highway
safety funds to purchase Pavement Marking Equipment. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 07S-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICT (WASTE)
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner London to approve and authorize execution
of an Agreement For Sale Of Goods with Gulfstream Scale Co.,
Inc. for the purchase of three scales in the amount of
$121,88S.00 with a completion date to be entered in the
document, not to exceed ninety days. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to approve removal of the following items
from inventory and authorize advertising for bids:
4102-312
7992-72
0972-08
0972-14
0973-11
0973-12
0973-33
0973-43
0973-4S
Mack Truck, Tag #CT45297
Case Loader
Ford Pickup, Serial #IFTEF2SF7BNA63941
Ford Pickup, Serial #IFDHF27G4EVAI1489
Dozer Crawler Tractor, Serial #IS27S
Case Loader, W-14, Serial #9122864
Water Cooler
Swinger Loader, Serial #20023SS
'74 GMC Yellow Dump,
Serial #TJV743VS60S24, Tag #CT83244
Chevy Dump Truck, Serial #CCE618V167S77
Ditch-Witch, Loader, Serial #80012
Water Fountain
Allis-Chalmers Loader, Serial #6400163S
Ditch-Witch, Loader, Serial #800118
1979 GMC Dump Truck
0974-S4
0974-S8
0974-61
097S-23
097S-35
0975-37
Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Long Key
Long Key
Cudjoe
Key Largo
Cudjoe
Key Largo
Cudjoe
Long Key
Long Key
Key Largo
Long Key
Long Key
Key Largo
Long Key
Key Largo
Joe London, Fire Marshal, addressed the Board.
-- Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner London to approve the purchase of two GMC
Suburban R2500 vehicles for Municipal Service Taxing
Districts Sand 6, for a total cost of $37,299.00. During
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to postpone this item and to
refer to the committee to be established to make recommen-
dations to the Board. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
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Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to postpone consideration of a
contract with BellSouth Mobility concerning mobile telephone
equipment. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to add back Agenda Item P-6
concerning the establishment of a Fire-Rescue Resources
Committee and to hear it at this time. Motion carried una-
nimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to adopt the following
Resolution establishing a Fire-Rescue Resources Review
Committee; providing for categories of members; providing
for appointment of six-months term; providing for purpose;
and delineating the Committee's duties and responsibilities,
with the following amendments:
In Paragraph 2 of the "NOW, THEREFORE,"
clause, delete the words "Unincorporated
Monroe County" and insert the words
"Taxing Districts" in lieu thereof.
In Paragraph 4 of the "NOW, THEREFORE,"
clause, delete the words "for a period
of six (6) months" at the end of the
first sentence and insert the words "to
the end of the Fiscal Year" in lieu
thereof.
Add a new Paragraph S to the "PURPOSE"
section to read as follows: "S. Review
proposed expenditures in light of
maintaining existing levels of service."
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Motion failed. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal to
adopt the Resolution without the amendment in Paragraph 2.
During discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was
then made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner
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Jones to adopt the following Resolution establishing a Fire-
Rescue Resources Review Committee, with the amendment in
Paragraph 2 to indicate that the appointments shall be from
"all of Monroe County", and the amendments to Paragraph 4 of
the "NOW, THEREFORE" clause and Paragraph S of the "PURPOSE"
clause as set out above. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 076-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Commissioner London discussed this item further.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Keith Bruce and Steve Matthews of the Department of
General Services, Division of Communications, addressed the
Board and discussed the proposed License Agreement with the
I Department of General Services concerning the lease of tower
space on the Monroe County Translator Tower at Sigsbee Park
in Key West. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Mayor Harvey to approve the execution of this
License Agreement contingent upon an Engineering Certificate
as to the viability of the use of the tower for this pur-
pose, said certification to be confirmed by the County
Attorney prior to execution of the document. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Kirk Zuelch, State Attorney, addressed the Board
concerning illegal dumping in the County. This matter was
referred to the County Administrator and Staff was directed
to write a letter from the Mayor to the Code Enforcement
Board concerning the enforcement of laws regarding illegal
dumping and littering.
Division Director Peter Horton, Richard Wooton of
the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service and
Marion Clarke of the Marine Advisory Service, Pam Martin,
and Vern Pokorski addressed the Board concerning the purpose
and function of the Extension Service and the need for a
Marine Agent. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to acknowledge that the
University of Florida will proceed with filling the posi-
tion. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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Division Director Horton and Pat Rebull addressed
the Board and presented the Marathon Airport Part ISO Study,
Volume II, Noise Compatibility Program by BR&R Associates.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to amend Page 3 by deleting everything
following the words "Marathon Airport." in the fourth line
thereof. Roll call vote was unanimous. The Board then pro-
ceeded to a discussion of Commissioner Stormont's comments
pursuant to his memorandum dated March II, 1991. Betty Vail
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and Phil Edwards addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Jones to
postpone to the next Marathon area meeting. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Motion carried.
Reynolds, Smith & Hills, Inc. made a presentation
of the Marathon Terminal Area Study. Motion was made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to
approve the Study. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Chuck Olson of the Florida Keys Land and Sea Trust
addressed the Board. Brian Lapointe discussed with the
Board two proposed studies and projects concerning water
quality. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the concept, con-
tingent upon the presentation of an acceptable contract, and
to authorize the County Administrator to provide the funding
from the Tax Collector's funds, and to waive the County's
Purchasing Policies and Procedures. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
Commissioner Jones discussed a program to honor
Veterans. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to refer this matter to the
Veterans Council for a recommendation. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
Commissioner Jones discussed the televising of
County Commission meetings. No action was taken.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve payment of Tourist
Development Council expenditures in the amount of $38,7SS.08
(Input Date 2/25/91), subject to final invoice approval by
the County Finance Department. Roll call vote was unani-
mous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The Board discussed obtaining a commission on TCI
Cablevision franchise fees for the taxpayers of Monroe
County. No action was taken.
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The Board discussed the installation of emergency
telephones along US-I for vehicular traffic. No action was
taken.
The Board discussed advertising for bids for
selecting the newspaper or newspapers to handle printing
delinquent tax advertisements for 1990, both personal and
real property. No action was taken.
Mayor Harvey discussed the notice from the National
Associat,ion of Counties requesting each Commissioner to ask
Senators to co-sponsor Senate Bill S. 140, a bill to
increase the authorization for Federal Payrnent-In-Lieu-Of-
Taxes to Counties.
Mayor Harvey discussed a letter to the family of
Eloy Rodriquez on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to adopt the following Resolution creating
the Human Services Advisory Board, providing for the
appointment of members, enumerating the purposes of the
Board, and providing an effective date, with these amend-
ments:
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Add to Section VI:
"The Board shall:
I) Carefully evaluate the County's
human services needs;
2) Recommend the most cost effective
way of obtaining needed services;
3) Develop measures of the services
provided; and
4) Determine which of those services
are appropriate for public fund-
ing. ..
Add to Section VIII:
"The Board shall abide by the rules and
procedures of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners."
RESOLUTION NO. 077-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
Bob Harris of Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan
addressed the Board concerning the selection process of sub-
consultants for the Jail Study. No further action was
taken.
The Board of County Commissioners continued this
-- meeting until tomorrow, March 14, 1991, at Key Colony Beach
City Hall.
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Public Hearing/Special Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Thursday, March 14, 1991
Key Colony Beach
A Public Hearing of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners convened at I:OO p.m. on the above date
at the City Hall in Key Colony Beach. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Earl Cheal, Commissioner Jack
London, Commissioner John Stormont, and Mayor Wilhelmina
Harvey. Absent from the meeting was Commissioner Douglas
Jones. Also present were Rosalie Connolly, Deputy Clerk;
Randy Ludacer, County Attorney; Torn Brown, County
Administrator; County Staff; members of the Press and Radio;
and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of
Allegiance.
The Mayor announced that this Hearing was being
held for the purpose of receiving public input on the
Preliminary Comprehensive Plan Policy Direction Document as
amended by the Board of County Commissioners during their
meeting of February 4, 1991. Proof of publication was
entered into the record.
Bob Herman, Growth Management Division Director,
addressed the Board.
The Board directed that there would be a five-
minute limit set for each speaker.
The following individuals addressed the Board:
Gene Lytton, Mark Robertson, David Ornstein, Marv Schindler,
D. W. Hoppock, James W. Miller, Joe Kite, Joyce Newman, Brad
Dressler, George Kundtz, Debbie Harrison, Svenn Lindskold,
Pauline Klein, Dagny Johnson, George Morrice, Max Berg, Don
Meng, Joan Manges, Jean De St.Croix, Cathy Baier, Marie
Shinkevich, Eugene Shinkevich, Vern Pokorski, Bill Smith,
Pete Kalla.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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