04/03/1991 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, April 3, 1991
Key West
_ A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. on the above date
at the Lions Club in Key West. 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 Rosalie
Connolly, Deputy 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.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to approve the following items by unani-
mous consent:
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Board approved the following Schedule of Regular Commission
Meetings for the last six months of 1991:
Meeting Dates
Location
July 16/July 17
August 6/August 7
August 27/August 28
September 17/September 18
October 8/0ctober 9
October 29/0ctober 30
November 19/November 20
December 10/December 11
Key Colony Beach - City Hall
Key West - Lions Club
Key Largo - Library
Key Colony Beach - City Hall
Key West - Lions Club
Key Largo - Library
Key Colony Beach - City Hall
Key West - Lions Club
Board granted approval to remove the following surplus pro-
perty from the Tax Collector's inventory:
2212-397 Sears/Kenmore Air-conditioner
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Board accepted Staff's recommendation to approve payment of
Baker Act Summary Billing Invoice in the amount of $687.50
for the Guidance Clinic of the Upper Keys.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute on behalf of Monroe County an Interlocal
Agreement between the County and the Monroe County Land
Authority regarding office space for the Land Authority.
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RESOLUTION NO. 086-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board accepted Staff's recommendation to declare an
emergency to replace the air-conditioning unit in the Key
West Branch Library and to accept the lowest proposal
received in an amount not to exceed $13,000.00.
Board adopted the following Resolution adopting Title 49 of
the Code of Federal Regulations, 49 CFR Part 24, uniform
relocation assistance and real property acquisition for
federal and federally-assisted programs; Title 24 of the Code
of Federal Regulations, 24 CFR Part 570 as amended,
Community Development Block Grants; said adoption to be
incorporated in all County programs and policies where such
regulations apply; providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 087-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
transfer of funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 088-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 089-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 090-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 091-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 092-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 093-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 094-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 09S-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 096-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 097-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 098-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board authorized continuance of the award of bid for Roadway
Improvements Project, Summerland Key Roads I, Caribbean
Drive West, Summerland Key, until the April 24th meeting.
Board authorized execution of License N62467-8S-RP-00037
with the Department of the Navy for use of a portion of the
East Martello Battery Site (Bunker).
ADVERTISEMENTS
Board granted permission to advertise for Public Hearing a
proposed Ordinance to provide that Planning Commission mem-
bers are compensated at the rate of $6,400.00 per year, etc.
Board granted permission to advertise for Public Hearing a
proposed Ordinance which will allow fences of up to six feet
in height in yards adjacent to public streets, etc.
Board granted permission to advertise for bids for drainage
improvements and paving to the automobile parking lot at the
Key West International Airport.
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Board granted permission to advertise a Public Hearing for
April 23, 1991, at S:05 p.m. regarding a Budget Amendment
for Capital Projects Fund #301.
Board granted permission to advertise for sealed bids for a
large chipper for the Roads and Bridges Department of the
Public Works Division.
REFUND REQUESTS
Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of $550.00
to Rods International Marina inasmuch as the application for
alcoholic beverage use approval was withdrawn.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Board approved and authorized execution of a Joint Payment
Agreement between Chillura & Associates and William Henry/
Architects Diversified for the Records Storage Facility and
directed compliance with it when making future payments.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Board awarded bid for the Key West Roads I, Bertha Street,
Roadway Improvements Project to The Brewer Company of Fla.
in the amount of $189,034.65, and approved and authorized
execution of contract regarding same.
Board approved acceptance of proposal from Biscayne Awning &
Shade, Inc. for the Card Sound Toll Booth Canopy and
approved and authorized execution of contract for same in
the amount of $19,530.00.
Board approved and authorized execution of Addendum to
Agreement with Ace Building Maintenance exercising the
County's renewal option for janitorial services at 1315
Whitehead Street in the amount of $8,700.00.
Board approved and authorized execution of Addendum to
Agreement with Ace Building Maintenance exercising the
County's renewal option for janitorial services at the
Jackson Square Complex in the amount of $29,700.00.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute on behalf of Monroe County a Supplemental Joint
Participation Agreement between the County and the Florida
Department of Transportation regarding construction of an
automobile parking lot at Key West International Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 099-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute on behalf of Monroe County a Supplemental Joint
Participation Agreement between the County and the Florida
Department of Transportation regarding the trimming of vege-
tation in the Runway 9/27 Approach clear zones and tran-
sitional areas of Key West International Airport.
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RESOLUTION NO. 100-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Board granted permission to Prudential Insurance Company to
offer the employees of Monroe County a deferred compensation
plan.
Board approved and authorized execution of contract in the
amount of $6,358.09 to purchase AT&T Spirit Telephone System
currently under lease.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing a modifi-
cation of a Subgrant Agreement between Monroe County and the
Department of Community Affairs, Bureau of Public Safety
Management, for highway safety funds to purchase traffic
study equipment.
RESOLUTION NO. 101-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing a modifi-
cation of a Subgrant Agreement between Monroe County and the
Department of Community Affairs, Bureau of Public Safety
Management, for highway safety funds to purchase pavement
marking equipment.
RESOLUTION NO. 102-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved and authorized execution of a Computer
Software Agreement with Nick E. Silverio and Associates for
$20,150.00.
Board approved and authorized execution of a Hold Harmless
Agreement between Grace Jones Day Care Center and Monroe
County.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Board approved and authorized execution of Amendment to
Contract with Southern Coach, Inc. for reconditioning work
of a 1978 American laFrance Pumper for District No. 6 in the
increased amount of $7,195.00.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board approved an amount not to exceed $430,547.46, District
I, Third Penny, for the District I Advertising Campaign.
Board approved an amount not to exceed $209,500.00, District
III, Third Penny, for the District III Advertising Campaign.
Board approved an amount not to exceed $65,000.00, District
IV, Third Penny, for the District IV Advertising Campaign.
Board granted approval to advertise a Request For Proposals
for Local Large Events.
Board granted approval to advertise a Request For Proposals
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for National Large Events.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board adopted the following Resolution supporting the
creation and funding of a State of Florida Department of
Elderly Affairs and directing the Clerk to send a copy of
this Resolution to Governor Lawton Chiles and the Monroe
County Legislative Delegation.
RESOLUTION NO. 103-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved appointment of Fred Bacher to the Trauma
Advisory Board to replace Leonard Materiese, who has
resigned.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved and authorized payment of the following
invoices:
1. Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey,
Crosland & Bramnick, P.A., in the amount
of $1,278.27, for professional services
through 2/28/91.
2. Rosenman & Colin, in the amount of
$1,201.70, for professional services re
Monroe County Translator System through
12/31/91.
3. Evergreen Mortuary, in the amount of
$531.00, for professional services re
Pauper Burial.
4. Evergreen Mortuary, in the amount of
$450.00, for professional services re
Pauper Burial.
5. Evergreen Mortuary, in the amount of
$485.00, for professional services re
Pauper Burial.
6. Public Financial Management, Inc., in
the amount of $2,848.20, for financial
advisory services for the month of
February.
7. Jones Boys, Inc., in the amount of
$2,700.00, as Final Payment for Repair
of Daybeacon.
Board accepted recommendation from the Florida Keys Council
for the Handicapped to reappoint the following persons:
Jo Ann Orr of Marathon
Jackie Wicks of Marathon
Nancy Maleske of Key West
Board accepted recommendation from the Florida Keys Council
for the Handicapped to appoint the following persons:
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Paul Larsen of Tavernier
Catherine A. Cline-Huber of Key Largo
Don Moore of Key West
Bruce Waite of Key West
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #145381-#146547, in the
amount of $7,907,642.92.
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #372-#375, in
the amount of $71,71~88.
FINE ~ FORFEITURE FUND, #1079-#1084, in the amount
of $2,815,401.60.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #656-#658, in
the amount of $40,286.28.
ROAD ~ BRIDGE FUND, #649-#651, in the amount of
$3S9,571.87.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #1529-#1537, in the amount of
$601,442.82.
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS 701-711, #593-#595, in the
amount of $209,583.18.
MSD - PLEDGED FUNDS, #223-#22S, in the amount of
$521,919.28.
MSD- ACQUISITION FUND (105), #013-#014, in the
amount of $96,511.00.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #329-#331, in the amount of
$1,591.21.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, #478-#483, in the amount of
$49,147.75.
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE, #439-#442, in the
amount of $226,448.01.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, #368-#370, in the amount of
$35,354.10.
WORKERS COMPENSATION, #3582-#3589, in the amount of
$40,188.46.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #701-#705, in the
amount of $144,769.40.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #305-#307, in the amount of
$62,302.94.
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND, #46-#48, in the
amount of $4,099.94.
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND, #123-#125, in the amount of
$136,848.64.
MONROE COUNTY TRUST FUND ACCOUNT, #1003, in the
amount of $4,404.43.
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PLANNING, BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT, PARKS &
BEACHES UNINCORPORATED, #310=#314, in the amount of
$305,476.10.
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT, #76-#78, in the amount
of #7,872.10.
SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, #019-#020, in
the amount of $26,549.16.
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Guidance
Clinic of the Middle-Keys, in the amount of $1,200.00;
Richard Hellmann, Ph.D., in the amount of $200.00; Guillermo
D. Marcovici, in the amount of $1,600.00; Mental Health
Care Center of the Lower Keys, in the amount of $70.00; A.
Louis O'Connor, Ph.D., in the amount of $300.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Susan Cardenas, in the
amount of $350.00; Michael E. Cox, in the amount of
$3,678.75; Max C. Fischer, in the amount of $703.77; William
Kuypers, in the amount of $3,496.75; Leonard F. Mikul, in
the amount of $5,949.50; Merrell F. Sands III, in the amount
of $250.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Louis Spallone, in the amount of
$1,750.00; State of Florida, in the amount of $531.46.
EXTRADITION, Richard D. Roth, Sheriff, in the
amount of $9,399.73.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $522.S0; Executive Reporting
Service, in the amount of $165.90; Billee Jean Fase, in the
amount of $60.00; Kathleen A. Fegers, in the amount of
$3,024.75; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of
$1,922.S0; Amy Landry, in the amount of $4,655.25; Nancy J.
Maleske, in the amount of $3,154.25; Nichols & Hardy, in the
amount of $138.75; Lisa Roeser, in the amount of $1,199.01.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, J. R. Alayon, in the
amount of $165.00; Juli Barish, in the amount of $410.00;
Juan Borges, in the amount of $515.00; Arek Ilnicki, in the
amount of $25.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of $40.00;
William Mota, in the amount of $70.00; Alexandra Ramos, in
the amount of $60.00; Andrew Pleban, in the amount of
$100.00; Ute Rohe, in the amount of $85.00; Susan Tellez,
in the amount of $170.00.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, A & A Professional Associates,
in the amount of $700.00:---
WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance and Travel, in the
amount of $1,181.43; Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of
$25.80.
Board approved Minutes of the following meetings of the
Board of County Commissioners:
2/4/91 (2)
2/7/91
2/19/91
2/20/91
2/28/91
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Board granted permission to advertise for Public Hearing a
proposed Ordinance amending the Monroe County Fair Housing
Ordinance to additionally prohibit discrimination in the
sale or rental of housing based upon handicap or familial
status.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution
No. 048-1991 concerning the Recycling Grant.
RESOLUTION NO. 104-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
transfer of funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 105-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 106-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 107-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved and authorized execution of a Master
Maintenance Agreement with Exide Electronics Corporation in
the amount of $1,200.00 for the period beginning May 1, 1991
and ending April 30, 1992 for un interruptible power supply.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
receipt of unanticipated funds for the Key West and Marathon
Airport FAA and FDOT Grants and DER Recycling Grant.
RESOLUTION NO. 108-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 109-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 110-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 111-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 112-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 113-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 114-1991
RESOLUTION NO. IlS-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 116-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 117-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 118-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 119-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 120-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 121-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 122-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 123-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Board approved and authorized execution of Reimbursement
Agreement with Key Largo Volunteer~bulance Corps, Inc. for
provision of advanced life support ambulance services to
MSTD #6.
Board acknowledged effects of State Government cutting
already established programs upon which Monroe County has
been relying and noted that County departments needed to be
made aware of these facts.
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Roll call vote was unanimous.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
The Employee Of The Month Award for December, 1990
was presented to Harold Jones, Hazardous Waste Inspector,
Environmental Management Division.
Presentation of the 1990 Co-Employee of the Year
Award was made to Pamela Womack, Director, Office of
Management and Budget.
The Board presented the 1990 Co-Employee of the
Year Award to Mark Rosch, Capital Improvements Coordinator,
Growth Management Division.
The Board presented a Mayor's Proclamation
proclaiming the week of April 21 to April 27, 1991 as Monroe
County Victims' Rights Week.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
The Board recognized Harry Knight, Tax Collector,
who addressed the Board regarding the selection of a
newspaper to advertise Delinquent Tax Rolls. Division
Director George Harper also addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to accept recommendation
of Staff and award advertising the 1990 Delinquent Tax Rolls
to the low bidder, The Keynoter. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Motion failed. After further discussion with Mr. Knight,
motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by Commissioner
London to award advertising the 1990 Delinquent Tax Rolls to
The Key West Citizen. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Community Services Division Director Peter Horton
addressed the Board regarding the selection of the General
Airport Consultant. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones
and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to accept Staff's recom-
mendation to short-list the respondents to three firms and
to approve a Short List Committee to consist of the County
Administrator, the Director of Community Services, the
County Engineer, the Director of Airports, and Lenwell
Bivens of FDOT. Roll call vote was unanimous. Rosalie
Connolly, Deputy Clerk, advised the Board of receipt of a
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late letter of qualifications received from the firm of
Burns & McDonnell. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal
and seconded by Commissioner Jones directing the Deputy
Clerk to accept, open and turn over to the Community
Services Division Director for consideration. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the County Administrator with signature
authority on the fiscal reports for the third year Solid
Waste Recycling and Education Grant and the third year Waste
Tire Grant. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 124-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to approve the
request by San Pedro Church to use Harry Harris Park on
April 14, 1991, contingent upon park availability and proper
insurance, but denying the request to waive fees for out of
County residents. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Community Services Division Director Peter Horton
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
grant permission to advertise for Public Hearing a proposed
Ordinance declaring that violations of duly enacted County
Codes and Ordinances are civil infractions with certain
exceptions, etc. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to grant permission to advertise a
Public Hearing for April 23, 1991 at 5:10 p.m. regarding a
budget amendment for the Capital Projects 1988 Bond Issue
Fund #303. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Doug Fuller and Dave McAllen of Morrison-Knudsen/
Gerrits addressed the Board concerning the construction
phase of the New Jail Facility and whether their organiza-
tion would perform as General Contractor or Construction
Manager. The Board entered into a lengthy discussion
regarding this matter. Joe Balbontin addressed the Board.
After further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to hire
Morrison-Knudsen/Gerrits as General Contractor for the New
Jail Facility on Stock island for the construction phase.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal to amend to include
provisions regarding value engineering, cost sharing with
Morrison-Knudsen/Gerrits and any subs, and to stipulate in
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such a way that the quality would not be degraded in any
way. This amendment was accepted by the maker and made part
of the motion. Motion was then made by Commissioner Jones
and seconded by Mayor Harvey to amend so that local Monroe
County contractors shall receive preferential treatment and
would have to complete not less than forty percent of the
work themselves. This amendment was accepted by the maker
and seconder and made part of the original motion. Roll
call vote was unanimous. Motion was then made by Mayor
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to authorize
advertising the sitework package. Motion carried unani-
mously. The Board then directed the County Administrator to
research fast-tracking this project and bring a report back
at the next meeting and also to provide an actual cost
breakdown as to what jobs will be under the Management
Contract and the monthly cost projections.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division Director Peter Horton addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by Commissioner
Jones to approve and authorize execution of a Consent to the
assignment of a lease from Bruce Siegal to Arthur Lujan for
a parcel of land at Key West International Airport.
Attorney Bob Feldman addressed the Board. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to approve and authorize execution of a
Consent to the assignment of a lease from Ron Gamble to Karl
and Stephanie Walters for a parcel of land at Key West
International Airport. Motion was then made by Commissioner
London and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to postpone this
matter. Roll call vote on the motion to postpone was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Motion carried.
After further discussion, motion was made to recon-
sider the Board's previous action concerning the Consent to
the assignment of a lease from Bruce Siegal to Arthur Lujan.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to postpone. Roll call
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vote on the motion to postpone was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Motion failed. Bob Feldman addressed the Board. After
further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner London
and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to postpone. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried with Mayor Harvey not present.
The Board then requested Mr. Feldman and the County Attorney
to confer and further negotiate on the above proposed
Consents and report back to the Board.
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DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and
Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present
and answering to roll call were "Mickey" Feiner, Hal
Halenza, Douglas Jones, Jack London, and Chairman Earl
Cheal.
The Board then discussed the proposed Resolution
establishing a Fire-Rescue Resources Review Committee.
After lengthy discussion, Randy Mearns and Reggie Paros
addressed the Board. The Board proceeded to make the
following amendments to the proposed Resolution:
1. Under the "NOW, THERFORE," in Para-
graph 2, delete the words "Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District" and
substitute "Monroe County" therefor.
2. Under the "NOW, THEREFORE," in Para-
graph 3, delete everything after the word
"committee" and substitute the following:
"; that the members appointed by the three
Board of County Commissioners' members
would be the same as their appointees on
that Board."
3. Under the "NOW, THEREFORE," add a
Paragraph 5 to read: "This committee shall
work with the Board of County Commissioners'
Fire-Rescue Resources Review Committee as
a single committee."
4. Under the "NOW" THEREFORE," change all
references to "six months" to now read "to
end of fiscal year".
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5. Under "PURPOSE", in Paragraph 1, add
" - capital expenditures".
6. Under "ORGANIZATION", change all
references to "six months" to now read "to
end of fiscal year".
7. Under "ORGANIZATION", strike Para-
graph 3 thereof.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner Feiner to adopt, as amended, the following
Resolution establishing a Fire-Rescue Resources Review
Committee; providing for appointment of term; providing for
purpose; and delineating the committee's duties and respon-
sibilities. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Feiner
Commissioner Halenza
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Chairman Cheal
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 125-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halenza and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to add to the Agenda a
discussion of the current year's budget items. Motion
carried unanimously. Randy Mearns, Reggie Paros, and the
Board then discussed the current year's budget items.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Feiner to approve the following appointments
to the Fire-Rescue Resources Review Committee:
Commissioner Feiner
Commissioner Halenza
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Chairman Cheal
Charles Stevenson
Mike Puto
Eddie Castro
Steven Shea
Glen Robinson
and to direct the County Administrator to send appropriate
letters to the foregoing appointees. Motion carried unani-
mously.
There being no further business, the meeting of the
Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire
and Ambulance District adjourned.
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with
all Commissioners present.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The Board adopted and presented to Mrs. Edah Mae
Freeman the following Resolution recognizing her husband,
the late William J. "Billy" Freeman for all his contribu-
tions and accomplishments.
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RESOLUTION NO. 126-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Attorney Bill Spottswood addressed the Board on
behalf of the Monroe County Housing Authority and requested
the waiver of dumping fees for the removal of debris and
trash from the Monroe County Housing Authority's Key Largo
Housing Site. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner London to
approve in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, to take funds
out of the unanticipated revenues account, and to provide
that the performance of this clean-up be completed by
May 31st. 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.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - M-K/G
Doug Fuller and Jose Gonzalez addressed the Board
regarding a revised Contract with CGA Management Services,
Inc./Gonzalez Architects/HLM for the Comprehensive
Facilities Planning Study and selection of insurance
requirement from architect. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner
London not to go forward with this Study and the Contract.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried. After discussion by Jose Gonzalez, motion
was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Mayor Harvey
to direct Staff to negotiate with CGA Management Services,
et al regarding reimbursement for that certain portion of
the Study performed for the "emergency Marathon assessment"
and submit an invoice to the Board for their consideration.
Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Steve Pryce accepted from the Board a Proclamation
proclaiming April 6 - April 13, 1991 as ilLiteracy Week".
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Division Director Dent Pierce addressed the Board
concerning the request by the City of Key Colony Beach for
additional funding for engineering services regarding the
US-l culvert crossing and recommended denial of the request.
Mayor Feiner of Key Colony Beach addressed the Board. After
lengthy discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Jones
and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to participate up to
$45,000.00 in the project, with any funds not used to be
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refunded back to the County. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
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Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Motion failed. Motion was then made by Commissioner Cheal
and seconded by Commissioner London to commit $20,000.00 to
the project. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Dave Koppel, County Engineer, addressed the Board
regarding the "No Overnight Parking" Ordinance. Motion was
made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner
Cheal to turn this matter over to Legal Staff to coordinate
with Engineering and return to the Board with a report on
how to solve as many of the problems as are physically
possible. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Mr. Pierce and the County Administrator entered
into a discussion with the Board regarding a request from
Coral Shores High School to have the Public Works Department
assist them with trucking of clay onto their campus. Motion
was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner
Stormont to disapprove the request from Coral Shores High
School. Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division Director Peter Horton addressed the Board
and gave them the current status of the Bed and Breakfast/
Collins House situation on Bay Point.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to approve and authorize execution of a
Grant Agreement between the County and State of Florida for
State Aid to Libraries in the amount of $101,198.15 and to
accept Mr. Horton's recommendation that the additional
$26,000.00 received that was not currently budgeted go back
to next year's Library Budget to help mitigate the impact of
the property taxes. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve the Final Payment to Ohio
Bus Sales, Inc., in the amount of $24,653.00, for one 1991
Adventure II Bookmobile. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to adopt the following Resolution of intent
of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County to
connect into the sewage collection system of the City of Key
West to service the Key West International Airport and other
adjacent Monroe County-owned properties. 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.
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RESOLUTION NO. 127-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Peter Horton addressed the Board and discussed a
re-evaluation of proposed membership lists of Citizens'
Advisory Committees for the Key West International Airport
Environmental Assessment and the Marathon Terminal DRI.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to leave the committees as
they presently stand. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mel Levitt addressed the Board regarding the
senior citizens' parking problems at the Armory Building.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Mayor Harvey to move the Senior Citizens Center
to the Truman School Cafeteria, subject to the City's appro-
val of parking and the overall plan of Truman School. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried. Motion was then made by Commissioner London
and seconded by Commissioner Jones to direct the County
Administrator to report back to the Board with additional
options. Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Division Director George Harper and County
Administrator Tom Brown addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner
Jones to direct the County Administrator to obtain an
appraisal of the property at 490 Sixty-third Street Ocean in
Marathon. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was then
made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner
Cheal to approve and authorize execution of a one-year Lease
Agreement with F. James Chaplin and Bettye B. Chaplin for
the second floor of the Chaplin Building in Marathon in the
amount of $69,451.20. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to authorize an extension
request for the Land Development Regulation Assistance
Contract. Roll call vote was unanimous.
MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICT
County Administrator Brown presented to the Board
appraisals on two separate parcels on Industrial Road in Big
Pine Key. Mr. Snellinger addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner London to authorize the County
Administrator to negotiate a two-year lease with Victor
DeMaras and bring back to the Board. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve the following appointments
to the Fire-Rescue Resources Review Committee:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Glen Robinson
Eddie Castro
Steven Shea
Dave Gow
John Rolli
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. The Board proceeded to amend Resolution No.
076-1991 establishing a Fire-Rescue Resources Review
Committee as follows:
1. Under the "NOW, THEREFORE," Para-
graph 3, delete everthing after the words
"to the committee."
2. Under "PURPOSE", Paragraph 1, insert
the following:
" - capital expenditures"
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3. Under "ORGANIZATION", delete Para-
graph 3 and renumber appropriately.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to adopt the following Resolution
amending Resolution No. 076-1991 establishing a Fire-Rescue
Resources Review Committee; providing for appointment until
the end of the fiscal year; providing for purpose; and deli-
neating the Committee's duties and responsibilities. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 128-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Division Director Reggie Paros addressed the Board.
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Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the submission of a Grant Application regarding
a System Evaluation/Quality Assurance Project to the Florida
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Office of
Emergency Medical Services, and directing the execution of
same by the proper County authorities. Motion carried una-
nimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 129-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the submission of a Grant Application regarding
a Communications Project to the Florida Department of Health
and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Emergency Medical
Services, and directing the execution of same by the proper
County authorities. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 130-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner London to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the submission of a Grant Application regarding
an Emergency Transport Vehicle Project to the Florida
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Office of
Emergency Medical Services, and directing the execution of
same by the proper County authorities. Motion carried una-
nimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 131-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner London to award the bid for maintenance of
the translator system to C & M Electronics and to approve
and authorize execution of a contract for same. During
discussion, the Division Director was directed to send out
to the Board a report of the total costs to the County in
the past year. Roll call vote was then taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
Rosalie Connolly, Deputy Clerk, advised the Board
of receipt of a late bid for the Pumper Tanker for District
No.6. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to reject the bid and direct the
Deputy Clerk to return same to the bidder with a letter.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve an amount not to exceed
$8,000.00 covering all promotion and travel expenses for the
United Kingdom Travel Agent Promotion. Motion carried una-
nimously.
Sandra Higgs and Mickey Feiner addressed the Board. After-
lengthy discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by-Mayor Harvey to approve and authorize for execution an
Agreement with Offshore Professional Tour, Ir..c.- for an amOU;:lt not to
exceed $300,000 for an advertising,' profil~tional and PR package
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after adding Paragraph 24 to read "All of the above will be
verified by the County Clerk." Roll call vote was unani-
mous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The County Administrator was directed to investi-
gate the purchase of property for a Cruiseport.
_ After extended discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Mayor Harvey to adopt
a Resolution urging the Governor and Legislature not to eli-
minate the Historic Florida Keys Preservation Board. 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.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney Randy Ludacer and the Board entered
into a lengthy discussion regarding the renewal of his
Employment Agreement. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal
and seconded by Commissioner Jones to hire Retired Judge
Ignatius Lester to review the proposed Employment Agreement
and give his independent evaluation before the Board pro-
ceeds. Motion was made by Mayor Harvey to amend to approve
the Employment Agreement, subject to the review.
Commissioner Jones withdrew his second. Motion was then
made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner
Stormont to hire Retired Judge Ignatius Lester to review the
proposed Employment Agreement and give his independent eva-
luation before the Board proceeds. During discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to postpone. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Motion carried.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator Brown discussed his selection
of Barry Michael Boldissar as the new Environmental
Management Director at a salary of $51,778.00 along with the
regular benefits provided all other County Career Service
Employees and an agreement that would be signed by Mr.
Boldissar that he would remain in County employment for a
minimum period of twelve months or forfeit the entire amount
of any relocation reimbursement. Motion was then made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner London to
accept the County Administrator's recommendation and confirm
the employment of Barry Michael Boldissar as the new
Environmental Management Division Director at a starting
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annual salary of $Sl,778.00 and authorize an amount not to
exceed $S,500.00 for reimbursement of relocation expenses.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve in concept joining the Keep
America Beautiful System. Roll call vote was unanimous with
Mayor Harvey not present.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Jones to direct the
County Attorney to bill the Tourist Development Council for
the applicable portion of County Attorney's fees for ser-
vices rendered and to direct the Tourist Development Council
to budget appropriately. Motion carried unanimously with
Mayor Harvey not present.
Commissioner Jones addressed the Board regarding
the Cudjoe Key Landfill soil layer. The County
Administrator also addressed the Board and read a letter
received from Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan. The Board
directed the County Attorney to investigate the matter and
report back.
Commissioner Jones and the Board entered into a
discussion with the County Administrator and County Attorney
regarding the new forty-hour work week scheduled to begin
May 1st. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones to postpone
to the next meeting for further research to make sure that
such action does not negatively affect the wages of County
employees. Motion died for lack of a second. After further
discussion, the County Attorney was directed to return a
full report to the Board at the next meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to advertise for three Public
Hearings a proposed Ordinance creating a Marine Resources
Special District. Roll call vote was unanimous with Mayor
Harvey not present.
The Board discussed a request from the Board of
County Commissioners of Leon County for Monroe County to
participate in expenses incurred concerning the litigation
with the State Department of Revenue which benefited the
sixty-seven counties and requesting the payment of $918.04
as Monroe County's proportionate share. Motion was made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
deny the request. During discussion, motion was withdrawn.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to direct Staff to respond to the
letter indicating that a check for $918.04 will be
transmitted as soon as Monroe County receives the
$703,862.93. Roll call vote was unanimous with Mayor Harvey
not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to authorize travel for any
Commissioner to a special orientation at the Big Cypress
National Preserve on April 26, 1991. Roll call vote was
unanimous with Mayor Harvey not present.
Commissioner Jones and the County Administrator
discussed the freeze of vacated positions. No official
action was taken.
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After discussion, the County Administrator was
directed to come back to the Board with a plan for future
mangrove trimming.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern London to proclaim the week of
April 1 - April 7, 1991 as Community Development Week in
-- Monroe County. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Pro Tem London
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried with Mayor Harvey not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern London to adopt the following
Resolution in recognition of 1991 Community Development Week
in Monroe County. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Pro Tern London
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
I Motion carried with Mayor Harvey not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 132-1991
See Res. Book No. 98 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to postpone to the next meeting the
subject of correspondence regarding mitigation for illegal
fill on Cudjoe Key. Roll call vote was unanimous with Mayor
Harvey not present.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney Randy Ludacer addressed the Board.
Mr. Ludacer presented a progress report on settlement nego-
tiations on the Consent Order in the Jail suit. He advised
that he had received a copy of a Resolution from the City of
Key West with respect to building the Jail Facility.
The County Attorney discussed the recent meeting he
and the County Administrator attended with FEMA, the
Department of Interior, and the Department of Justice.
Mr. Ludacer discussed the case regarding the
mangrove trimming at the Key West International Airport.
The County Attorney advised that he was still nego-
tiating with Advanced Structures, Inc. regarding the
Marathon Detention Facility.
The County Attorney and the Board entered into a
discussion concerning a proposed Resolution setting date,
time and place for a Public Hearing for the proposed aban-
donment of Spoonbill Drive, Sombrero Beach Village,
Marathon. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to postpone for additional
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information. Roll call vote was unanimous with Mayor Harvey
not present.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The County Administrator reminded the Board of the
Special Meeting to be held at 1:30 p.m. on April 10th at the
Chapel on Stock Island for the purpose of the MSD Bond Re-
funding, and also the Jail Status Meeting on April 9th at
2:30 p.m. in the Grand Jury Room.
The County Administrator addressed the Board
regarding transportation of veterans to Miami for needed
medical care. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to accept the County
Administrator's recommendation to negotiate a contract with
G-2 Enterprises, Inc. for their lease of a vehicle from the
County plus the cost of $125.00 per trip. Roll call vote
was unanimous with Mayor Harvey not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve the following appointments
to the Human Services Advisory Board:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Fred Mannillo, Jr.
Fred Sellers
Jim Hendrick
Joe Bell
Bob Gendeau
Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Harvey not present.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Jones and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to approve a
thirty-day extension of the contract with Southern Services
for hauling septic and sludge out of the County. Roll call
vote was unanimous with Mayor Harvey not present.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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