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10/30/1991 Regular WW' .120 Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Wednesday, October 30, 1991 Key Largo A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. on the above date at the Monroe County Library in Key Largo. 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 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 WITH THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS WHICH WERE CONTINUED FROM YESTERDAY'S MEETING MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Harvey discussed a letter concerning Ohio Key and the plan for the acquisition of that property, thanking Mayor Harvey and Commissioner Stormont for their help in that regard. The Board discussed petitions submitted from citi- zens in opposition to dog racing in Monroe County. No action was taken. The Board discussed petitions submitted from citi- zens favoring 727 Jet Service at the Marathon Airport. No action was taken. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner London to approve the Professional Service Order for Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. to conduct Phase I of the Card Sound Road and Bridge Engineering/Toll Revenue Study for the lump sum of $24,500.00, with changes in the Special Provisions clause to accurately reflect the language of Resolution No. 335-1991 and also to eliminate the reference to reimburseables. Roll call vote was unani- mous. County Administrator Tom Brown discussed a request from G. Felix Cooper, Key West City Manager, for some meeting dates for a Joint City-County Meeting. The Board took no action, pending future consideration. APPOINTMENTS Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to appoint Jill A. Crosby to the ". ww 121 Monroe County Fine Arts Council to fulfill the term of Jacqueline C. Christine, whose term ends September 30, 1994. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Harvey discussed the Board appointment to the Tourist Development Council. Motion was made by Mayor Harvey to reappoint Dr. Otha Cox to the Tourist Development Council. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner London to delay the nomination of the appointment to the Tourist Development Council until the resolution of the current City election and to seek a recommendation from the City Commission for such an appointment. Roll call vote was una- nimous. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner London to grant approval for the Monroe County Fine Arts Council to use the Blue Heron Park on November 18, 1991, for the Second Annual Progressive Dinner, to grant approval to serve alcohol, and to waive County fees. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Cheal Commissioner London Commissioner Stormont Mayor Harvey No Yes Yes Yes Motion carried. THE BOARD THEN PROCEEDED WITH TODAY'S AGENDA ITEMS PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Presentation of the September Employee of the Month Award was made to James Clupper, Branch Manager of the Islamorada Library. Ron Mobley presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Board from the Volunteer Fire Services. Carl Roy accepted the Mayor's Proclamation proclaiming November 11, 1991 as Veterans Day. A representative of the Monroe County Fine Arts Council received the Mayor's Proclamation proclaiming November 15 - November 18, 1991 as Arts Days. ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Mayor Harvey to approve additions, deletions and correc- tions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to approve the following items by unani- mous consent: ww J22 MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS Board adopted the following Resolution approving the Hazardous Material Response Plan for Monroe County. RESOLUTION NO. 397-1991 See Res. Book No. 102 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board approved and authorized execution of Agreement with Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. for provision of advanced life support level emergency medical transport ser- vices, rescue services and fire protection to Municipal Services Taxing District #7. Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the sub- mission of a Subgrant Application to the Florida Department of Transportation, State Safety Office, for Highway Safety Funds to provide for traffic study equipment, and directing execution of same by the proper authorities. RESOLUTION NO. 398-1991 See Res. Book No. 102 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the sub- mission of a Subgrant Application to the Florida Department of Transportation, State Safety Office, for Highway Safety Funds to purchase pavement marking equipment, and directing execution of same by the proper authorities. RESOLUTION NO. 399-1991 See Res. Book No. 102 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board approved renewal of the Agreement with the United States Navy for Animal Control Services, for which the Navy pays Monroe County $400.00 per month. Board approved removal of the following surplus property from Public Works - Facilities Maintenance inventory, and authorized Public Works to dispose of same: 1001-211 0903-257 None None Sears Air-Conditioner Whirlpool Air-Conditioner Sears Kenmore Air-Conditioner Fedders Air-Conditioner Board awarded bid for the additional automobile rental con- cession at the Marathon Airport to Budget Rent A Car Corporation, the only bidder, and authorized Staff to nego- tiate a Lease with Budget Rent A Car Corporation. Board approved and authorized execution of an Employment Agreement with David P. Kirwan for legal services to the Code Enforcement Board. Board approved removal of the following surplus property from Community Services - Social Services/Bayshore inven- tory: 1803-374 G. E. Air-Conditioner Board adopted the following Resolution approving the Final Plat, as submitted by Wm. Cleare and Anne G. Filer, for a two (2) lot subdivision to be known as Torchwood Shores, which is located in Section 13, Township 66 South, Range 28 ww1 2 3 East, Tallahassee Meridian, Big Torch Key, Monroe County, Florida; Real Estate #00112640; located at approximately Mile Marker 28; the Land Use District Designation is Sparsely Settled (SS) and Native Area (NA). RESOLUTION NO. 400-1991 See Res. Book No. 102 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution affirming Planning Commission Resolution #28-91 approving the request filed by State of Florida, Department of General Services, for appro- val of a major conditional use to allow the erection of a Florida Highway Patrol radio communications tower on pro- perty described as Lots 17 & 18, Block 6, Ocean Isle Estates, Section 6, Township 61 South, Range 40 East, Tallahassee Meridian, Key Largo, Monroe County, located at approximately Mile Marker 106. RESOLUTION NO. 401-1991 See Res. Book No. 102 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the transfer of funds for Fiscal Year 1992. RESOLUTION NO. 402-1991 See Res. Book No. 102 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds for Fiscal Year 1992. RESOLUTION NO. 403-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 404-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 405-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 406-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 407-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 408-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 409-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 410-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 411-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 412-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 413-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 414-1991 See Res. Book No. 102 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 225-1991 concerning the CCDA Program Grant. RESOLUTION NO. 415-1991 See Res. Book No. 102 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board approved and authorized execution of an Agreement with Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Monroe County, Florida for funding in the amount of $10,000.00. Board approved and authorized execution of an Agreement with Handicapped Job Placement Council of the Florida Keys, Inc. for funding in the amount of $25,000.00. Board approved and authorized execution of an Agreement with Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc. for funding in the amount of $20,000.00. WW' ~24 Board approved and authorized execution of an Agreement with Aids Help, Inc. for funding in the amount of $38,000.00. Board approved and authorized execution of an Agreement with Monroe Association for Retarded Citizens for funding in the amount of $25,000.00. Board approved and authorized execution of an Agreement with Hospice of the Florida Keys, Inc. for funding in the amount of $50,000.00. Board approved and authorized execution of an Agreement with Help Line, Inc. for funding in the amount of $10,500.00. ADVERTISEMENTS Board approved removal of the following County vehicles from Public Safety - Fire Marshal's Office inventory and authorized advertisement for sale: 1415-18 1410-35 1985 Buick 4-Door 1983 Dodge 4-Door Board approved removal of twelve EMCEE TOA-lOOA 100-Watt Amplifiers from Public Safety - Translator inventory and authorized advertisement for sale of same. Board granted approval to Public Works - Facilities Maintenance to advertise for bids for Alarm Preventative Maintenance for the Key West Courthouse and J. Lancelot Lester Justice Building. Board granted approval to Public Works - Facilities Maintenance to advertise for proposals to convert the "Old Bank Building" in Marathon to office space for County per- sonnel. Board approvet removal of the following surplus property from HRS inventory and authorized advertisement for sale: 2000-451 IBM Selectric III Electric Typewriter FLOOD VARIANCE APPLICATIONS Board approved, per Staff conditions and recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Robert D. Charles for a detached garage enclosure of greater than 300 square feet, below base flood elevation, on Lot 23, Sombrero Beach Properties, 85 Tingler Lane, Boot Key, S15, TWP66, R32; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone AE 10', Panel l579F. REFUND REQUESTS Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of $80.00 to Charles W. Baker inasmuch as his application for permit for pearock was not required. Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of $26.25 to Dolphin Research Center for a building permit issued for the trimming of black olive trees. Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of $80.00 to Ernesto Fernandez inasmuch as the Building Department charged him two application fees in error. WW 125 MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS Board accepted Staff recommendation to reject all bids received for one Tanker/Pumper Truck for Municipal Services Taxing District #6, Key Largo Volunteer Fire Department, and granted authorization to re-bid the project. -- Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds. RESOLUTION NO. 416-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 417-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 418-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 419-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 420-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 421-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 422-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 423-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 424-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 425-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 426-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 427-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 428-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 429-1991 See Res. Book No. 102 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 375-1991 concerning the transfer of funds. RESOLUTION NO. 430-1991 See Res. Book No. 102 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the transfer of funds. RESOLUTION NO. 431-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 432-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 433-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 434-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 435-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 436-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 437-1991 See Res. Book No. 102 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds. RESOLUTION NO. 438-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 439-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 440-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 441-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 442-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 443-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 444-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 445-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 446-1991 See Res. Book No. 102 which is incorporated herein by reference. CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT = MK/G Board approved the Schedule of Values for McPhaIl Excavating for their Contract KJ-004, Site Mechanical, on the New Detention Facility. ww J26 Board approved the Construction Program Management Budget Forecast for 1991 in the amount of $1,449,199.00. Board authorized additional surveying expenditures in the amount of $522.50 for Big Pine Fire Station to be provided by Petsche & Associates under their annual Surveying and Subsurface Investigations contract. Board authorized Porter/Rosasco Construction to proceed with an additional scope of work at the Plantation Key Courthouse Atrium project in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00. DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the Board to execute an Agreement between the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium and Monroe County to provide funding as part of the JTPA Program. RESOLUTION NO. 447-1991 See Res. Book No. 102 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the Board to execute an Anti-Drug Abuse Grant Agreement with the Department of Community Affairs, Bureau of Public Safety Management, to provide funding for the D.A.R.E. Program. RESOLUTION NO. 448-1991 See Res. Book No. 102 which is incorporated herein by reference. DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS Board accepted Staff recommendation to grant approval to the American Cancer Society to use the roadway shoulders and bike path along Sombrero Beach Road, Avenida Primiceria and Calzada de Bougainvillea in Marathon on February 22, 1992 from 7:00 a.m. till 10:00 a.m. as a Walk-a-thon and agreed to waive the fee, contingent upon the following items being met: 1. Limit the request to the road shoulder and bike path only, not roadway; 2. Require traffic cones along the entire route spread 50' apart; 3. Require off-duty Sheriff's deputies to control traffic at major traffic locations; 4. Require capable volunteers stationed at all other locations where vehicles could cross the Walk-a-thon route; and 5. Require certificate of insurance indicating coverage for this event and reflecting Monroe County as an additional insured. ww 127 Board granted approval to change the vacant Inspector/ Technician I position (Pay Grade 208) to Construction Engineer (Pay Grade 220). Board awarded bid to and approved and authorized execution of Contract with Ace Buildng Maintenance for janitorial ser- vices for the Key West Courthouse in the amount of $21,360.00 annually. DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the filing of a Grant Application with the Florida Department of Natural Resources, Derelict Vessel Program, and directing the execution of same by the proper authorities. RESOLUTION NO. 449-1991 See Res. Book No. 102 which is incorporated herein by reference. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Board approved and authorized execution of a Local Major Events Agreement with the Key West Business Guild for Christmas By The Sea on December 6/7 - 13/14, 1991, in the amount of $25,000.00, DAC I, Third Penny, Special Events. Board granted permission to advertise a Request For Proposals for Geo-Demographic Segmentation Software/ Hardware/Consulting Services. Board granted approval to rescind the National Major Events Agreement with CAT Sports, Inc. for the Bud Light Triathlon in the amount of $30,000.00 which was previously approved on August 28, 1991. Board approved and authorized execution of a Local Major Events Agreement with Southernmost Bocce League for the Southernmost Bocce League Tournament on January 17-19, 1992, in the amount of $12,000.00, DAC I, Third Penny, Special Events. COUNTY ATTORNEY Board granted permission to advertise for Public Hearing a proposed Ordinance concerning the membership of the Pigeon Key Advisory Authority, etc. Board approved and authorized execution of a Retainer Agreement with Mershon, Sawyer, Johnston, Dunwody & Cole of Miami concerning legal defense of the lawsuit of Comerica Trust Company of Florida, etc. vs. Monroe County concerning the reversionary interest at the Key West International Airport. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Board accepted Commissioner Cheal's recommendation to direct the County Administrator to enter into discussions with the Executive Director of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority to determine if there are mutually acceptable ways of reducing costs and to report back to the Board. ww j28 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Board approved payment of the following invoices: 1. Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey, Crosland & Bramnick, P.A., in the amount of $3,445.84, for professional services through 9/30/91. 2. A.S.A.P., in the amount of $1,750.00, as FINAL PAYMENT re Marker #13 in Windley Key. 3. Varley-Campbell & Associates, in the amount of $6,000.00, as FINAL PAYMENT re Fire Protection Engineering Consult- ing Services. COUNTY CLERK Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures: COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Guillermo D. Marcovici, in the-amount of $300.00; The Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, in the amount of $300.00. COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, William Kuypers, in the amount of $350.00; Maria Betancourt, in the amount of $746.25; Max Fischer, in the amount of $350.00; Leonard Mikul, in the amount of $1,491.50; Joseph Wolkowsky, in the amount of $148.00; David Manz, in the amount of $250.00; Candida Cobb, in the amount of $1,810.00. OTHER EXPENSES, Gussie Rediford, in the amount of $80.70; State of Florida, in the amount of $141.25; Charles Milligan, in the amount of $283.50. COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court Reporters of Monroe County, in the amount of $786.75; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $1,521.75; Kathleen Fegers, in the amount of $924.75; Nichols & Hardy, in the amount of $216.00; Lisa Roeser, in the amount of $60.00. COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, William Waddell, in the amount of $35.00; J. R. Alayon, in the amount of $225.00; Juli Barish, in the amount of $145.00; William Mota, in the amount of $115.00; Susan Tellez, in the amount of $60.00; Fermin Pastrana, in the amount of $100.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of $90.00; Luis Sanchez, in the amount of $215.00; Juan Borges, in the amount of $215.00. EXPERT WITNESS, Michael Burton, in the amount of $400.00; Mental Health Care of the Lower Keys, in the amount of $1,600.00; Richard Hellmann, in the amount of $200.00. Board officially approved Minutes of the following meetings: September 12th, September 17th, September 18th, September 19th, September 23rd, September 25th, September 26th ww 129 Board approved the following Warrants: GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #157017-#158530, in the amount of $10,826,247.35. SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #397-#399, in the amount of $55,52~72. FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #1152-#1208, in the amount of $2,136,842.69. AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #682-#685, in the amount of $80,599.30. ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #675-#677, in the amount of $330,258.~ - ---- MSD TAX DISTRICT, #1599-#1608, in the amount of $1,524,096.5l~ MSD TAXING DISTRICTS, #621-#624, in the amount of $448,430.19. MSD - PLEDGED FUNDS, #243-#245, in the amount of $1,336,919.28. LAW LIBRARY FUND, #347, in the amount of $461.33. CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, #508-#512, in the amount of $282,299.42. ---- MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE, #473-#477, in the amount of $81,530.59. CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, #393-#395, in the amount of $103,253.~ WORKERS COMPENSATION, #3755-#3762, in the amount of $96,474.50. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #730-#733, in the amount of $715,889.59. TRANSLATOR FUND, #331-#333, in the amount of $37,214.81. FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND, #69-#71, in the amount of~467.26. RISK MANAGEMENT FUND, #148-#153, in the amount of $139,565.~ ---- PLANNING, BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT, PARKS & BEACHES UNINCORPORATED, #342=#344, in the amount of $308,880.32. UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT, #99-#100, in the amount of $24,178.04. SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, #30-#33, in the amount of $199,222.~ MONROE COUNTY FLORIDA TRUST FUND ACCOUNT, #1013, in the amount of $1,797.50. MONROE COUNTY RENTAL REHAB PROGRAM, #62-#65, in the amount of $21,702.04. r ww J30 MARINERS HOSPITAL SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT (715), #60, in the amount of $36.40. $928.00. MONROE COUNTY EMS FUND, #622, in the amount of Board acknowledged submission by the Clerk of his Statement of Revenues and Expenditures for the year ending September 30 1991. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS Commissioner Cheal and the Board members discussed the various funding agreements with the Guidance Clinics and the provision of services to indigents. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner London to postpone until later in the day for receipt of further information. During discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner London to approve and authorize for execution the following agreements, adding reference to the provisions of Florida Statutes 394.74(3)(a): Agreement with Mental Health Care Center of the Lower Keys, Inc. for funding in the amount of $253,921.00 Agreement with Guidance Clinic of the Upper Keys, Inc. for funding in the amount of $91,608.00 Agreement with Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, Inc. for funding in the amount of $183,656.00 Agreement with Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, Inc. for the Baker Act Services for funding in the amount of $370,208.00 Roll call vote was unanimous. Commissioner Stormont discussed travel and other items included in the specifications for the Medium Duty Type I Ambulance for Municipal Services Taxing District #6. Motion was then made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to accept Staff's recommendation to reject all three bids received for this project and to grant authorization for the project to be re-bid. Roll call vote was unanimous. The Board entered into a discussion of the proposed 1992 Board meetings and agenda deadlines. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to meet with the Chief Judge in an attempt to reclaim the Courtroom as the Key West meeting place, and to approve the proposed schedule through April 1st as set out below: Agenda Add-On Meetinq Date Deadline Deadline Location 1/7/92 - 1/8/92 12/27/91 1/2/92 KL - Library 1/28/92 - 1/29/92 1/17/92 1/23/92 KCB - City Hall 2/18/92 - 2/19/92 2/7/92 2/13/92 KW - Lions Club 3/10/92 - 3/11/92 2/28/92 3/5/92 KL - Library 3/31/92 - 4/1/92 3/20/92 3/26/92 KCB - City Hall ww 131 Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to approve and authorize execution of a Lease Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, for space at the Old Monroe County Jail Facility. Motion carried unanimously. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Sheriff Rick Roth addressed the Board regarding the renegotiation of the County's contract with the United States Marshal's Service for the housing of Federal priso- ners. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Mayor Harvey to adopt the following Resolution regarding same. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 450-1991 See Res. Book No. 102 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to grant the Sheriff's request to replace a trailer at the Plantation Key Sheriff's Substation with installation by Williams Mobile Offices at a total cost of $20,200.00 and to authorize the necessary budget amend- ments. Motion carried unanimously. * * * * * DISTRICT #1 LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT - ---- - BOARD OF GOVERNORS The Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District reconvened. Present and answering to roll call were Commissoners Mickey Feiner, Hal Halenza, Jack London, and Chairman Earl Cheal. Absent was Commissioner Douglas Jones. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Halenza to approve repairs to a Type III Ambulance by Island Auto Repair and Emergency Vehicle Fabrications, Inc. There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District adjourned. * * * * * The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all Commissioners present. CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G Doug Fuller and the County Attorney discussed the approval of bids and contract award for Bid Package No. 10, Precast Concrete (part of Bid Group 2) to Pomco Associates, Inc. for the New Monroe County Detention Facility. Mr. Fuller advised that he was in the process of working with the County Attorney's office to obtain a determination from the Department of Revenue about the method available to WW' l132 receive an exemption of the sales tax applicable to this contract. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner London to approve a Letter of Intent to award the bid to Pomco Associates, Inc. in the amount of $5,493,405.00. Roll call vote was unanimous. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Bill Smith of the Florida Keys Contractors Association addressed the Board concerning sales tax exemp- tions on County projects. MISCELLANEOUS Harry F. Knight, Tax Collector, presented his Annual Report for Fiscal Year 1990-1991. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Mayor Harvey to accept the Annual Report with the condition that any additional funding over those amounts budgeted in the current fiscal year be committed for ad valorem tax relief in next fiscal year. Roll call vote was unanimous. . DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner London to approve Final Payment to Nolan Enterprises for their contract for Derelict Vessel Removal, with the requirement that $1,000.00 be placed in an escrow account by the contractor, pending settlement of the issue of possible fines. Roll call vote was unanimous. DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS Division Director Dent Pierce discussed a meeting between the County Administrator, himself and Public Works' employees and a visit to the Loop Road area. DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Division Director Peter Horton advised the Board that November 3 - 10 had been declared Aviation Week. He also discussed FAA funding allocations. Mr. Horton addressed the Board and recommended against waiving tipping fees for the Derelict Vessel Program. DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT Division Director Bob Herman addressed the Board regarding appointments to the Contractors Examining Board. George Aladro of the Licensing Board addressed the Commission and recommended the appointments of Frank Toppino and Gary Centonze. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to approve the appoint- ment of Frank Toppino (Engineering Contractor) and Gary Centonze (Plumbing Contractor) to fill the two forthcoming vacancies on the Contractors Examining Board. Motion carried unanimously. ww 133 Mr. Herman and Bill Smith of the Florida Keys Contractors Association addressed the Board regarding a pro- posed Resolution concerning the permitting system and appli- cation fees. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal to establish a fee for the GO-day extension based on the true costs as established by the Planning Department. During discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to place the proposed Resolution in Ordinance form and that a fee be established for the GO-day extension of a permit and to allow two GO-day extensions and eliminate the "Exception" part in the proposed Resolution. Roll call vote was taken wit the following results: Commissioner Cheal Commissioner London Commissioner Stormont Mayor Harvey Yes Yes Yes No Motion carried. MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICCT Division Director Barry Boldissar addressed the Board regarding accessibility provisions of the Solid Waste Collection Agreement. Attorney Sadtler, representing the Franchisees, addressed the Board. Rick Curry of Attwoods, Inc. addressed the Board concerning access problems on cer- tain roads on Big Pine Key as related to the newly-acquired Garbage Franchise. After extended discussion by the Board, Mr. Curry indicated that he would extend the notice to the affected owners and continue the service to December 1st, pending a resolution between the Franchisee and the County. Mr. Boldissar discussed the Master Recycler - Senior Recycler Program. Connie Grabois addressed the Commission. No action was taken. DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT Division Director Bob Herman addressed the Board concerning two recommendations of the Monroe County Parks and Recreation Board adopted on September 2G, 1991. Mr. Johnson of Hibiscus Park addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner London to proceed to obtain MAI appraisals of the proposed acquisition and that the Parks and Recreation Board is directed to investigate parcels in the immediate area for appropriate recreational uses and authorize funding for the necessary appraisals from Contingency. Sylvia Godfrey addressed the Board. Roll call vote was unanimous. Mr. Herman discussed fees for the use of public facilities and the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Board. No action was taken. COUNTY ATTORNEY County Attorney Randy Ludacer advised the Commission that the City of Key West had dropped their demand for the purchase of a new fire truck to service the New Jail Facility. 1 ww L134. He advised that Commissioner Stormont had been dropped as an individual defendant in the Holiday Isle suit. Mr. Ludacer gave the Commission an update on the development of a gun range to be used by law enforcement agencies in the County. The County Attorney discussed a letter from Mr. Apgar recommending appeal of the case of Schmitt v. Monroe County. He advised the Commission that he did not believe that the County should proceed with the appeal. Mr. Ludacer provided the Commission with a copy of a letter to Representative Ron Saunders dated August 30, 1991, making recommendations for legislation changes to address the problem raised in the case of City of Sanibel v. Buntrock. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to add as Agenda Item 0-8 a request for approval for all County Commissioners to attend the Florida Association of Counties Legislative Conference in Panama City, December 4 - 6, and to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Harvey requested to postpone to the next meeting Agenda Item 0-2 regarding the installation of Navy antenna on the County-owned translator tower at Sigsbee Park. Mayor Harvey discussed rules governing docks. Lloyd Good addressed the Board concerning this problem. Growth Management Division Director Bob Herman also addressed the Board. No action was taken. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to appoint Leslie Bush to the Sign Review Committee to replace Randy Mearns. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner London briefly addressed providing budget estimates to the Human Services Committee for their reVlew. The County Administrator indicated that this would be done in January. Commissioner Cheal discussed using unbleached recycled paper for the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners' letterhead. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Mayor Harvey that after the present stock of letterhead is exhausted, new letterhead will be printed in black ink on post-consumer recycled unbleached paper with small print at the bottom of the letterhead which says "recycled paper" and a small Monroe County recycling logo, where economically feasible. Roll call vote was una- nimous. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR County Administrator Tom Brown advised the Board that he would be on vacation for the next two days. Mr. Brown advised the Commission that Broward County had cancelled the Southeast Counties meeting con- cerning water usage. ww 135 The County Administrator advised that an organiza- tion by the name of Film Print was taking pictures in the Lower Keys and wanted to utilize Higgs Beach Pier in one of their shots. The County Administrator was authorized to proceed, with the necessary insurance and other protections. Mr. Brown advised the Commission that he had received a letter from the Department of Community Affairs cancelling the County's award of the CDBG Grant due to the misrepresentation of certain information during the applica- tion process. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. * * * * *