12/09/1992 RegularREVISED
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, December 9, 1992
Key Colony Beach ••
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. on the above date in the
Monroe County Library in Key Largo. Present and answering to
roll call were Commissioner Earl Cheal, Commissioner Shirley
Freeman, Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner Mary Kay
Reich, and Mayor Jack London. 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.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve Additions, Corrections and
Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of the October Employee of the Month Award
was made to Andy Eans, Emergency Management Senior
Coordinator/Planner, Public Safety Division.
Presentation of commendation was made to Bob Soos, US 1
WWUS Radio Stations's General Manager for outstanding public
information service during Hurricane Andrew.
A Mayor's Proclamation was presented proclaiming
January 7, 1993 as Monroe County Volunteer Week.
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A Mayor's Proclamation was made proclaiming the month
of December as Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval of the submission of a grant application
to the State Justice Institute for matching funds for equipment
for video first appearances for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the submission
of a grant application to the Department of State, Bureau of
Archives and Records Management in the amount of $4,600 for the
preservation and improved public access to the Monroe County
Library's historical photograph collection.
RESOLUTION NO. 588-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board authorized Mayor to execute Assignment and Amendment to
Department of Natural Resources Contract No. C-5512 to release
Monroe County from its rights and obligations with respect to the
contract entered into by and between the State of Florida
Department of Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as
"Department"; Monroe County, hereinafter referred to as "County";
Monroe County Land Authority, hereinafter referred to as
"Authority"; and City of Key West, hereinafter referred to as
"City" concerning Assignment and Amendment of Save Our Coast
Beach Access Initiative Project Agreement.
Board granted approval of an addendum to the EMS County Grant
Application booklet.
Board granted approval to remove following property from
Tavernier Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Corps
inventory:
1425-110 Motorola Minitor Pager
Board granted approval closure of approximately 1/2 mile of U.S.
1 in Tavernier, Florida, for M.O.V.E. - Monroe Organizational
Volunteer Evolvement, Parade on January 17, 1993.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution 526-
1992 concerning a grant for the City of Key West - Student at
Odds Program.
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RESOLUTION NO. 589-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the transfer of
funds concerning for Fiscal Year 1992.
RESOLUTION NO. 590-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of
Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 591-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution 479-
1992 concerning the Pilot Residential Work Release Program.
RESOLUTION 592-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution 532-
1992 concerning the One Cent Infrastructure Fund #304.
RESOLUTION NO. 593-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution 533-
1992 concerning FRDAP Grant for Lower Matecumbe Beach.
RESOLUTION NO. 594-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of the scheduling of a Special Board of
County Commissioners meeting on January 13, 1993 to consider the
three most highly qualified proposals received in response to the
County's Request for Proposals for solid waste reduction, reuse
and/or disposal; and to discuss any other viable solid waste
system alternatives.
Board approved and authorized the execution of a Contractor
Agreement with Joe Beauchat regarding computer programs necessary
to develop and implement an Integrated Criminal Justice
Information System.
Board approved and authorized execution of the renewal of
Contract between Monroe County and G.A. Food Service, Inc. for
catering services for 1993 for the senior citizens nutrition
program.
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Board approved and authorized execution of Amendment #1 to
Contract KG-297 between The Alliance on Aging for Dade and Monroe
Counties, Inc., and the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners concerning Alzheimer's Disease Initiative.
Board granted approval of Final Rates & Charges Study for Key
West International and Marathon Airports prepared by Orlando R.
Cruz and dated July 1992.
Board granted approval and authorized ratification of Agreement
between Monroe County and Florence Helen Lewis, Resident, and
Dorothy Lewis Kinsman, Responsible Party, for admission to
Bayshore Manor.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners to execute an Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Key West and Monroe County, for the
relocating of the Nutrition Program Congregate Meals to the
Fredrick Douglass Community Center.
RESOLUTION NO. 595-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval for Monroe County to serve as the work
site for an upcoming South Florida Employment and Training
Consortium, SFETC, Grant Program providing temporary jobs to
benefit the long term unemployed or individuals dislocated by
Hurricane Andrew.
Board granted approval of the issuance of courtesy cards to City
and County officials to park in the lot at Key West International
Airport while on official business.
Board granted approval to purchase two multi -purpose wheel
tractors and two rotary type mowers from the following State
Contractors:
Amount Equipment Description Contractors Name Amount
2- Wheel Tractors w/options Ford New Holland $24,662
2- Mowers (w/color option -yellow) Alamo Sales, Inc. 2,434
Board granted approval to Central Services Department to have
local salvage company remove and dispose of Unit Number 0946-005
and turn title over to the State of Florida.
Board granted approval to award bid to Pinewood Enterprises and
authorized execution of Agreement in the amount of $87,955.00 for
Improvements to Watson Field, Big Pine Key, Florida.
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Board granted approval to award bid to Coastal System for Traffic
Signal Maintenance and repair from the Seven Mile Bridge to the
Dade County line Monroe County, Florida, in the amount of
$274,820.00, waiving bond requirements, and authorized execution
of Agreement.
Board granted approval for Frank Butler and Emma Cates to travel
to Tallahassee on January 7 - 8, 1993, to attend DER/ALOE
meetings for the Beach Advisory Board.
Board granted approval from Save -A -Turtle for Monroe County to
refund a $100.00 security deposit for their use of Sombrero Beach
on October 17, 1992.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for the purchase of
an Anesthesia Machine for the Upper Keys Health Taxing District.
Board granted approval to remove the following surplus property
from Social Services, Bayshore Manor inventory, and advertise
same for sale:
1803-363 Stainless Steel Deep Well Electric Fryer
Board approved, per Staff conditions and recommendations, the
Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Leslie
Kanter for a detached storage enclosure greater than 300 square
feet below base flood elevation on Lot 16 & 17, Block 13,
Breezeswept Estates, Ramrod Key; Zoned IS; Coastal Flood Zone AE
9, Panel 1519G.
Board approved, per Staff conditions and recommendations, the
Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Glenn
Patch for a detached boat storage enclosure greater than 300
square feet below base flood elevation on Lot 35, Pt of
Government Lot 1, Sugarloaf Key; Zoned URM; Coastal Flood Zone AE
11, Panel 1756G.
Board approved, per Staff conditions and recommendations, the
Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Twin
Harbors Resort, Non residential for a bath house facility greater
than 300 square feet below base flood elevation on Parcel #8506,
U.S.1, Bayside, MM 103.5; Zoned SC; Coastal Flood Zone VE-13,
Panel 0844F.
Board approved payment of refund of $240.00 to William C. Bond
inasmuch as it has been determined that the Building Department
overcharged Mr. Bond for the after the fact permit.
Board approved payment of refund of $189.00 to Thomas & Elizabeth
Brown for revision to permit resulting in reduced permit fees
owed.
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Board approved the payment of refund in the amount of $250.00 to
Shirley Freeman for the posting of her political signs inasmuch
as letter was received that all the signs have been removed.
Board approved the payment of refund in the amount of $250.00 to
Kerry L. Highsmith for the posting of his political signs
inasmuch as letter was received that all the signs have been
removed.
Board approved the payment of a refund request in the amount of
$278.25 to Old Town Electric inasmuch as the contractor no longer
wishes to build at this time.
Board approved the payment of a refund request in the amount of
$250.00 to Richard D. Roth inasmuch as letter was received that
all the signs have been removed.
Board approved the payment of a refund request in the amount of
$75.00 to Ed Watts inasmuch as the County Certificate of
Competency Renewal is no longer required since Mr. Watts is now
state certified.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Public
Works Department to commence work on reconstruction, repair and
repavement of the roads within that Municipal Service Street
Taxing District created for the subdivision known as Tropical Key
Colony, Big Pine Key, Monroe County, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 596-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution upholding the decision of
the Planning Commission in denying the appeal filed by Key Largo
Properties, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 597-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved the following Resolution affirming the decision of
the Planning Commission regarding an appeal brought by John
Baiamonte, Sr.
RESOLUTION NO. 598-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved the following Resolution affirming the findings of
Diane Bair, FEMA Coordinator, and denies the appeal of Joseph H.
Roth and E1 Capitan.
RESOLUTION NO. 599-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board approved and authorized the execution of an Addendum to the
EMS Matching Grant application booklet.
Board approved and authorized the execution of an Amendment to
Contract between Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and
Hospice/VNA of the Florida Keys, Inc.
Board approved and authorized the execution of an Amendment #1 to
Contract between the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
and Florida Health Nursing Services, Inc.
Board approved and authorized the Mayor of Monroe County to sign
the State Aid to Libraries Program Certificate of Credentials.
Board approved the addition of two (2) alternate members for the
Duck Key Security District Advisory Board in accordance with the
procedures provided for Advisory Board member appointments as
contained in the controlling Ordinance (recommended member names
to be submitted to Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
for appointment).
Board approved and authorized the execution of a Contract between
Monroe County and Care Center for Mental Health of the Lower
Keys, Inc. in the amount of $195,329.00.
Board approved and authorized the execution of a Contract with
the Handicapped Job Placement Council of the Florida Keys, Inc.
in the amount of $25,000.00.
Board approved and authorized the execution of a Contract between
Monroe County and Monroe Association for Retarded Citizens in the
amount of $25,000.00.
Board approved and authorized the execution of a Contract between
Wesley House in the amount of $12,000.00.
Board approved and authorized the execution of a Contract between
Florida Keys Children's Shelter in the amount of $21,000.00.
Board approved and authorized the execution of a Contract between
Florida Keys Youth Club in the amount of $30,000.00.
Board approved and authorized the execution of a Contract between
Aids Help, Inc. in the amount of $35,000.00.
Board approved and authorized the execution of a Contract between
American Red Cross of the Lower Keys in the amount of $10,000.00.
Board approved and authorized the execution of a Contract between
Hospice of the Florida Keys in the amount of $50,000.00.
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Board approved and authorized the execution of a Contract between
Help Line in the amount of $12,000.00.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 600-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 601-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 602-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 603-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 604-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of
Funds for Fiscal Year 1993.
RESOLUTION NO. 605-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of
Funds for Fiscal Year 1992.
RESOLUTION NO. 606-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No.
563-1992 concerning the Key West International Airport Parking
Lot.
RESOLUTION NO. 607-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of
Funds for Fiscal Year 1993.
RESOLUTION NO. 608-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Receipt of
Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 609-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 610-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 611-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No.
531-1992 concerning the Recycling Grant.
RESOLUTION NO. 612-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution 554-
1992 concerning the Marathon Terminal Phase I.
RESOLUTION NO. 613-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved and authorized the execution of an agreement for a
period of 12 months between the Tavernier Volunteer Fire
Department & Ambulance Corps, Inc., and Municipal Services Taxing
District 5 concerning the provision of advanced life support
level ambulance services in an amount not to exceed $156,996.00.
Board approved and authorized execution of Bond for Waldo Veliz
Mosquito Control Board Member in the amount of $2,000.00.
Board approved and authorized execution of Bond for Ellie Cameron
Mosquito Control Board Member in the amount of $2,000.00.
Board approved and authorized execution of Bond for Joan Lord
Mosquito Control Member in the amount of $2,000.00.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board approved and authorized execution of Public Official Bond
for Sheriff Richard D. Roth, in the amount of $15,000.00.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Board approved Schedule of Values for RJC & Associates, Contract
No. KJ-027, New Detention Facility.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No. 01-
022-001 to First Choice Roofing Contract No. KJ-022, in the
increased amount of $35,000.00 with no additional time and
approved Add Service Modification 121 in the amount of $500.00 to
Hansen Lind Meyers' contract for the New Detention Center.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No. 01-
005-008 to Pomco Associates Contract No. KJ-005, Precast
Concrete, in the increased amount of $1,008.00 and no additional
time for the New Detention Facility.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No. 01-
005-009 to Pomco Associates Contract No. KJ-005, Precast
Concrete, in the increased amount of $1,292.00 and no additional
-- time for the New Detention Facility.
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Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No. 01-
005-010 to Pomco Associates Contract KJ-005, Precast Concrete, in
the increased amount of $416.00 and no additional time for the
New Detention Facility.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No. 01-
018-002 to Big C Steel, Inc., Contract No. KJ-018, Stairs and
Miscellaneous Metals, in the decreased amount of $28,377.00 and
no additional time for the New Detention Facility.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No. 01-
014-002 to National Detention Group, Inc., Contract No. KJ-014,
Metals, Doors & Glazing in the decreased amount of $500.00 and
approval of Add Service (Modification #17) to Hansen Lind Meyers'
contract in the amount of $500.00 for the New Detention Facility.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No. 01-
003-006 to Porter/Rosasco Contract No. KJ-003, Columns &
Miscellaneous Site Concrete in the decreased amount of $500.00
and approval of Add Service (Modification #14) to Hansen Lind
Meyers' contract in the amount of $500.00 for the New Detention
Facility.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No. 01-
026-001 to Roman Caulking & Waterproofing Contract No. KJ-026,
Sealants in the decreased amount of $22,100.00 and approval of
Add Service (Modification #16) to Hansen Lind Meyers' contract in
the amount of $500.00 for the New Detention Facility.
Board approved and authorized Add Service (Modification #18) to
Hansen Lind Meyers' Contract in the amount of $500.00 to review
post -bid substitution request to substitute EPS board insulation
with 1/2" gypsum board overlay in lieu of polyisocyanurate as
specified for the New Detention Facility.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No. 01-
024-001 to Dura Bond Company Contract No. KJ-024, Special
Flooring, in the increased amount of $24,662.00 and approval of
Add Service, Modification No. 19, to Hansen Lind Meyers' Contract
in the amount of $1,500.00 for the New Detention Facility.
Board approved and authorized Add Service (Modification No. 20),
to Hansen Lind Meyers' contract in the increased amount of
$370.38 for the New Detention Facility to review post bid
substitution request to Modify Isolated Ground Receptacles in
lieu of products specified.
Board approved and authorized execution of Deductive Change Order
No. 01-005-007 to Pomco Associates Contract No. KJ-005, Precast
Concrete, in the decreased amount of $750.00 with no additional
days, and approval of Add Service (Modification #22) to Hansen
Lind Meyers' contract in the amount of $750.00 for the New
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Detention Facility.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No. 01-
009-001 to Bared & Company Contract No. KJ-009 Prime Mechanical,
in the increased amount of $1,320.00 with no additional days and
approval of Change Order No. 01-010-005 to Lake Plumbing Contract
No. KJ-010, in the increased amount of $7,945.00 for the New
Detention Facility.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No. 01-
017-001 to D.L. Porter Contract No. KJ-017, Concrete in the
decreased amount of $20,000.00 with no additional days for the
New Detention Facility.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No. 01-
017-002 to D.L. Porter Contract No. KJ-017, Concrete in the
decreased amount of $19,600.00 with no additional days for the
New Detention Facility.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No. 01-
017-003 to D.L. Porter Contract No. KJ-017, Concrete, in the
decreased amount of $4,500.00 with no additional days, and
approval of Add Service, (Modification #15), to Hansen Lind
Meyers' contract in the amount of $500.00 for the New Detention
Facility.
Board approved and authorized additional expenditures for
QC/Materials Testing and Threshold Inspection to be provided by
Petsche & Associates in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 for
the New Detention Facility.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No. 01-
001-012 to Toppino's Contract No. KJ-001, Sitework & Caissons in
the increased amount of $10,033.00 with no additional days for
the New Detention Facility.
Board granted authorization to proceed with additional design
services incorporating a fire pump, jockey pump, all required
controls and piping into the contract with Chillura/ADI for the
Public Record Storage Building in the amount of $6,500.00.
Board granted authorization to issue a purchase order to Sickle
Well Drilling for the installation of fire wells for the Key West
International Airport Parking Lot Improvements in an amount not
to exceed $7,000.00.
Board granted authorization to install safety stair nosings,
Contract RS-001, H. Angelo & Co., for the Public Record Storage
Building in an amount not to exceed of $3,000.00.
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Board granted approval to send a certified letter terminating the
Contract with We've Got it Maid for janitorial services at the
Cudjoe Key Substation and the District II Commissioner's office
and granted approval to seek proposals for a new company.
Board granted approval to consolidate two vacant Engineering
Technician positions and create the position of Project Engineer
at pay grade 223 which has a starting salary of $36,088 -
$40,419.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No. 2
with Nolan Enterprises & Inner Space Services, Inc., on the Lower
Matecumbe Beach Improvements Project for an additional 30 days
and a decrease in the contract amount of $15,617.00.
Board approved and authorized execution of an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Key West regarding a long term
encroachment problem at the County's Public Service Building.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board approved and authorized execution of a Contract with
Festival Floats, Inc. to provide a Florida Keys & Key West float
for the Miami King Orange Jamboree Parade on December 31, 1992.
Board approved and authorized execution of an Informercial
developed by Tinsley Advertising for use in generic advertising
and sold at an amount not to exceed $9.95 which covers the cost
of the video and handling/postage costs.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
Board granted approval for Commissioners to travel to Tallahassee
for the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Ninth Annual Environmental
Permitting Short Course, January 20 - 22, 1993.
Board approved appointment of Larry Gannister to the Park and
Recreation Board.
Board granted approval for the Island Dance Connection Dance
Studio to hold a coin toss at U.S. 01 and Sombrero Boulevard on
Saturday, December 19, 1992 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved payment of the following invoices:
1. Public Financial Management, Inc. - Financial advisory
services for the month of October 1992 in the amount of
$2,882.25.
2. Rosenman & Colin - Legal services concerning Monroe
County translator for the month of October 1992 in the
amount of $647.00.
3. Cardel Fire Protection, Inc. - Installation of
sprinkler system at the Marathon Government Center Annex
(Final Payment) in the amount of $7,403.32.
4. Nolan Enterprises and Inner Space Services, Inc. - Lower
Matecumbe Beach Improvements (Final Payment) in the
amount of $29,992.00.
5. Frank Keevan & Son, Inc. - Removal and disposal of
derelict vessel (Final payment) in the amount of
$21,670.00.
Board granted approval to cancel the December 28 and 29, 1992,
regularly scheduled Board meeting.
Board approved appointment of Debbie Blaida to the Upper Keys
Health Care Taxing District Advisory Board.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND (501), #3929-#3940, in the amount
of $53,128.78.
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (144), #147-#149, in the amount
of $7,746.23.
TRANSLATOR FUND (142), #382-#385, in the amount of
$18,148.21.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (107-111, 116-121), #793-#795,
in the amount of $224,350.57
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND (002), #444-#446, in the
amount of $63,198.32.
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SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE (305), #101-1104, in the
amount of $370,973.01.
ROAD AND BRIDGE (102), #734-#738, in the amount of
$334,138.10.
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (503), #206-#208, in the amount
of $35, 720. 26.
PLANNING, BUILDING, & CODE ENFORCEMENT/
PARKS & BEACHES UNINCORPORATED (148,147), #408-#412, in the
amount of $239,363.68
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS (145,146,141), 1699-#702, in the amount
of $153,344.20.
MSD TAX DISTRICTS (414), #1670-#1672, in the amount of
$536,211.43.
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS (414), #293-#296, in the amount of
$621,919.28.
LAW LIBRARY FUND (103), #384-#386, in the amount of
$1,079.18.
GROUP INSURANCE FUND (502), #544-#547, in the amount of
$206,983.50.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #180717-#181862, in the amount
of $6,864,596.67.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND (101), #1302-#1306, in the amount of
$1,933,342.24.
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (130-134), #112-#114, in
the amount of $633.43.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND (447-449), in the amount of
$17,427.22.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301), #581-#586, in the amount of
$546,083.22.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND (004), #758-#762, in
the amount of $109,761.53.
VENETIAN SHORES SPEC RD DIST (149), #0024, in the amount of
$1,707.92.
MARINERS HOSPITAL SPEC TAX (715), #061, in the amount of
$1,652.05.
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FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Eva Gyori, Ph.D.,
in the amount of $200.00; Care Center for Mental Health, in the
amount of $250.00; Tanju T. Mishara, Ph.D., in the amount of
$250.00.
COURT -APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Maria Betancourt, in the amount
of $5,350.00; Candida Cobb, in the amount of $5,717.50; Leonard
F. Mikul, in the amount of $400.00; Leighton Morse, in the amount
of $1,367.50; John Rotolo, in the amount of $2,535.00; Jason
Smith, in the amount of $1,407.50 Charles Everett, in the amount
of $900.00; Kathryn Yates, in the amount of $857.00; Thornton
McDaniel, in the amount of $334.00; Max Fischer, in the amount of
$1,592.50; Stephen Isherwood, in the amount of $700.00; Gerald W.
Pletan, in the amount of $350.00; Donald Yates, in the amount of
$1,005.50; Tegan Slaton, in the amount of $2,738.50; William
Kuypers, in the amount of $4,809.33; Michael Cox, in the amount
of $4,055.50; Roberta Fine, in the amount of $794.53.
OTHER EXPENSES, Louis Spallone, in the amount of $3,000.00;
Witness Lodging in the amount of $647.00; State of Florida, in
the amount of $332.78; David Burns Investigations, in the amount
of $552.50.
EXTRADITION, Richard Roth, in the amount of $7,754.48.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court Reporters, in the
amount of $580.25; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of
$127.50; Amy Landry, in the amount of $2,104.33; Nancy Maleske,
in the amount of $1,821.75; Lisa Roeser, in the amount of $150.00
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, J. R. Alayon, in the amount of
$300.00; Eva Carboone, in the amount of $25.00; Mayda Maloney, in
the amount of $50.00; Joe Menendez, in the amount of $315.00;
Margarita Opperman in the amount of $555.00; Susan Tellez, in the
amount of $155.00; William Waddell, in the amount of $60.00; Juan
Borges, in the amount of $130.00; Beahriz Sims, in the amount of
$120.00; Barbara Kruszelnicki, in the amount of $55.00; Mabel
Martinez, in the amount of $45.00; Harumi Kumagai, in the amount
of $35.00.
TRAVEL EXPENSE, Witness Travel in the amount of $2,630.00.
EXPERT WITNESS, Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount
of $1,550.00, Hal Sharpe, in the amount of $522.87; Robert
Berland, in the amount of $1,199.00; Sidney Cole, M.D., in the
amount of $3,275.00; Guillermo Marcovici, in the amount of
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$1,600.00.
REGULAR WITNESS FEES, in the amount of $219.98.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance & Travel, in the amount of
$1,518.25; Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of $340.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed conveying a 16
foot strip of land on Plantation Key to Stanley Keoskie.
RESOLUTION NO. 614-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve the following Resolution
authorizing the execution of the Department of Community Affairs
FY93 Anti -Drug Abuse Grant Agreement for the Life Center
Foundation. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 615-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve and authorize execution of Contract
by and between The Life Center Foundation, Inc., and Monroe
County to provide a residential alcohol/drug recovery facility.
Motion carried unanimously.
Community Services Director Peter Horton addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve the award of bid for the Marathon
Airport Terminal Complex, Bid Package #1 of 2 to Roma
Construction, Inca in the amount of $3,253,000.00. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve the award of bid for the Marathon
Airport Terminal Complex, Bid Package #2 of 2 to Douglas N.
Higgins, Inc., in the amount of $3,142,321.55. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
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Commissioner Harvey to approve and authorize execution of Short
Term Residential Agreement between Monroe County and Maxine M.
Lomax, Resident, and Bill Gillette, Responsible Party, for
admission to Bayshore Manor, and request the County
Administrator, the County Attorney, and the County Clerk to work
together on a simplified procedure. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve and authorize execution of a Lease
Agreement between Monroe County and John Dedek for the Food and
Beach Concession located at Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach at a
monthly rental of $1,600. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal for approval to Advertise for Bids, Hauling
Service for Recyclable Materials, Monroe County Recycling
Facility - Marathon. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to adopt the following Resolution amending
Resolution #550-1992 concerning the Marathon DRI Study. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 616-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Public Facilities Maintenance Director Mike Lawn
addressed the Board concerning charging vending companies a
rental fee for their machines which are located on County
Property. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve the Staff Recommendation to not
charge the vending companies a rental fee for their machines
which are located on County Property. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Reich for approval of a Building Maintenance Manager
Position for the new Marathon Government Center, pay series 407
with $26,980.00 - $30,218.00 per year (plus benefits), and would
start on or about January 1, 1993. Motion carried unanimously.
Central Services Director Roy Sanchez addresed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve Staff Recommedations to implement
the recommendations made by staff, using the report prepared by
committee if funding is available/feasible. Motion carried
unanimously.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman approving the extension of Morrell
Security's Contract for 30 days, with two additional 30 day
extension options utilizing Duck Key Special Taxing District
Revenues to fund said services. Motion carried unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to postpone the approval of the
residency/relocation to Miami for the Director of Sales and
Marketing at no cost to County for physical move. During
discussion, the Motion was withdrawn. The Board proceeded with
discussion. Motion was then made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner Reich to postpone to the next Board
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to reconsider approval of a Contract with
Festival Floats, Inc., to provide a Florida Keys & Key West Float
for the Miami King Orange Jamboree Parade on 12/31/92. Motion
carried unanimously. The Board proceeded with discussion.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to authorize and approve execution of a
Contract with Festival Floats, Inc., to provide a Florida Keys &
Key West Float for the Miami King Jamboree Parade on 12/31/93.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney Randy Ludacer discussed Monroe County
owned property located within the limits of the City of Key West
as it relates to the ruling regarding the homeless.
DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
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The Board of Governors of District 11 Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioners Mickey Feiner, Hal Halenza, Mary
Key Reich, Earl Cheal, and Jack London.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halenza and seconded by
Commissioner London to appoint Commissioner Cheal as Chairman of
the District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District
Board of Governors. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halenza and seconded by
Commissioner Feiner to appoint Commissioner Mickey Feiner as
Vice -Chairman of the District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and
Ambulance District Board of Governors. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Halenza to approve removal of the following items
from the Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District
Inventory (Layton Fire Department(, and advertise for sealed bids
on certain items:
1435-6B
Charger
1440-7A
Minitor
1435-7B
Charger
1440-35B
Charger
1440-37A
Minitor
1440-38A
Minitor
1440-38B
Charger
1440-39B
Charger
1440-41
Charger
1440-17
Air Pack
Sealed
Bid
1440-18
Air Tank
Sealed
Bid
1440-19
Air Tank
Sealed
Bid
1440-30
Air Pack
Sealed
Bid
1440-32
Air Tank
Sealed
Bid
1440-33
Air Tank
Sealed
Bid
1440-49
Air Pack
Sealed
Bid
WK75006
Air Tank
Sealed
Bid
1140-50
Air Pack
Sealed
Bid
WK73740
Air Tank
Sealed
Bid
1440-55A
Air Pack
Sealed
Bid
1140-58A
Air Pack
Sealed
Bid
1440-69
Air Pack
Sealed
Bid
1440-70
Air Pack
Sealed
Bid
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
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Commissioner Reich to approve and authorize execution of Customer
Support Agreement between Sweet Computer Services and Monroe
County for Emergency Medical Services accounts receivable
y computer software support service for the period from 12/09/92 to
12/08/93. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting of the
Board of Governors of District 11 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and
Ambulance District adjourned.
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all
Commissioners present.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Harvey led discussion concerning Standard
Building Code 1105.4, Emergency Egress Openings. No official
action was taken.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator Tom Brown advised that he would be
on vacation during the Holiday Season from December 21st through
December 31st. Mr. Brown discussed the day before Christmas and
New Year's day. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Reich to approve one-half day off on
Christmas Eve Day and one-half day off on New Year's Eve Day for
County employees. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner
Cheal
No
Commissioner
Freeman
Yes
Commissioner
Harvey
Yes
Commissioner
Reich
Yes
Mayor London
Yes
Motion carried.
Mr. Brown discussed his participation in the Leadership
of Monroe County Council Meeting scheduled for December 11, 1992.
Mr. Brown advised that George Harper would return to
work on November 30th as an Information Systems Coordinator at an
annual salary of $29,400.00.
Mr. Brown advised that Mary Lin Johnson had filed an
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appeal with the Career Service Council concerning her temporary
transfer.
Mr. Brown advised that he would be meeting with a
Representative of the Pigeon Key Foundation and Mote
Laboratories.
Commissioner Harvey advised that she would be out-of-
town until January 4, 1993 for the Holidays.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Mayor London to approve the appointments to various boards and
committees for 1993 as amended, adding the Contract Dispute
Committee with the appointee being Commissioner Cheal with
Commissioner Freeman being an alternate. See Exhibit #1 which is
incorporated herein by reference.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve the appointment of Charles F.
Troxel to the Fine Arts Council in order to replace Ralph E.
Cunningham, Jr. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to approve the appointments of Carlos
DelValle, Fran Lyle, and Reverend Robert Gendreau to the Human
Services Advisory Board. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Attorney Tim Thomes, representing Upper Keys Marine
Construction addressed the Board concerning an Appeal by Upper
Keys Marine Construction of the revocation of Permit No. 91-3-
4475, which authorized blasting activity on property known as the
NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 , Section 26, Township 62, Range 38E, Monroe
County, on which is located the Blue Waters Borrow Pit and
recommended a rescheduling of the Hearing to the January meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded Commissioner
Reich to continue to the January 18th Board Meeting at 4:00 p.m.
William Vaught representing the Hammer Point Homeowners
Association and Tim Thomes addressed the Board. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to continue to after lunch item P-10
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concerning a request for calling a Special Meeting of the Board
sitting as the Mariner's Hospital Special Taxing District
Authority on December 17, 1992 at 1:30 P.M. at the Key Largo
Library to consider the proposed new Mariner's Hospital
construction issue. Motion carried unanimously.
Mike Puto addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Reich to approve
the appointment of James R. Paros, Edward A. Seebol, Robert A.
Gendreau, and Elaine D. Gorman to the Health Council of South
Florida, Inc. During discussion, the motion was withdrawn.
Commissioner Reich proceeded to nominate Reggie Paros to replace
Mike Puto and Edward A. Seebol to replace Robert Walker.
Commissioner Freeman nominated Frank Courtney and Carol L.
Rogers. The Board then proceeded to ballot on the nominees using
the lowest point total as the criteria for successful appointment
with the following results:
Cheal Freeman Harvey Reich London Total
Frank Courtney
3
1
5
4
5
18
James R. Paros
1
3
2
1
2
9
Carol L. Rogers
5
2
4
3
4
18
Michael Russell, R.N.
4
4
3
5
3
19
Edward A. Seebol
2
5
1
2
1
11
Robert A. Gendreau
Elaine D. Gorman *
* Incumbent
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve the appointment of James R.
"Reggie" Paros, Edward A. Seebol, Elaine D. Gorman, and Robert A.
Gendreau to the Health Council of South Florida, Inc. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director Peter Horton and Bud
Caldwell of David Volkert & Associates made a presentation on the
Review and report design progress for the Key West International
Airport Terminal. No official action was taken.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator Tom Brown discussed proposed
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changes to the current Career Service Council System as it
relates to County employees. Grace Manillo, former member of the
Career Service Council, addressed the Board. Arnie Steinmetz,
Stan Becker, and Dagny Johnson also addressed the Board. Board
held discussion. During discussion, motion was made by Mayor
London and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to direct the County
Attorney to solicit qualifications from local attorneys to
provide labor relations legal services. Roll call vote was
unanimous. After further discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal to approve Staff Recommendation to repeal the
provisions of Chapter 69-1321 as it applies to the Board of
County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida employees; prepare
an appropriate ordinance creating the Monroe County Commission
Career Service System for review by the Personnel Policies and
Procedures Review Board and then consideration by the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners for public hearing
advertisement, and draft a Resolution which would extend
participation in the present system until such time until a
replacement system is adopted by this Board. Motion died for
lack of a second. Motion was then made by Mayor London and
seconded by Commissioner Reich to direct the County Administrator
to provide the Board with any further information that he deems
necessary and to further discuss the item at the next County
Commission Meeting with recommendations from the Administrator.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor London
Motion carried.
Cheal
No
Freeman
Yes
Harvey
Yes
Reich
Yes
Yes
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board held discussion on the procedure of hearing the
item sponsored by Commissioner Reich requesting postponement of
the Adoption of the Land Development Plan from December 10, until
March 10, 1993. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal to allow
the Department of Community Affairs and other agencies to speak
first, followed by public input, and a response by the agencies
to public input. Motion died for lack of a second. The
following individuals addressed the Board:
Linda Jensen, Al Griffin, Stan Becker, Joyce Newman of Clean
Water Action, Debra S. Harrison of the Wilderness Society,
Richard Grosso of 1000 Friends of Florida, Dagny Johnson, George
Kundtz, Dayton Closser, Betty Vail, John Manges, Bill Wilkinson,
Dick Ogburn of the South Florida Regional Planning Council,
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Bettye Chaplin, Grace Mannillo, Charles Pattison of the
Florida Department of Community Affairs.
Attorney Jim Hendrick addressed the Board. After Board
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve a request for postponement of the
adoption of Comprehensive Land Use Plan for a period of not more
than ninety days. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner
Cheal
No
Commissioner
Freeman
No
Commissioner
Harvey
Yes
Commissioner
Reich
Yes
Mayor London
No
Motion failed.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution requesting
that the Florida Department of Community Affairs: extend the
length of time for Monroe County to complete its Comprehensive
Plan by six months; require the South Florida Planning Council
and other State and Local Agencies to conduct a Hurricane
Evacuation Analysis for all of Southeast Florida; commit revenue
for land purchases in the Keys and assist in obtaining Federal
funds for such purchases; provide certain other assistance; and
impose no sanctions against Monroe County. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman No
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor London No
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 617-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
THIS RESOLUTION WILL BE RESCINDED AT
A LATER TIME
Attorney Jim Hendrick addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Mayor London to reconsider the
Board's previous action. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor London
Cheal
No
Freeman
Yes
Harvey
Yes
Reich
Yes
Yes
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Motion carried. Board continued discussion on the matter.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to affirm the previous motion of the Board.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Reich
Mayor London
Motion failed. Motion was made
Commissioner Reich to postpone
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
less. Roll call vote was taken
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Reich
Mayor London
Motion carried.
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
by Mayor London and seconded by
the Adoption Hearing concerning
for a period of ninety days or
with the following results:
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Servando M. Parapar, P.E. of the Florida Department
of Transportation addressed the Board concerning the FDOT's Five
Year Work Program. Director of Engineering David S. Koppel, P.E.
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Mayor London to adopt the FDOT's Five Year
Transportation Work Program for District 6, Fiscal Years 1993 to
1998. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Mayor London to continue item P-10 until December loth concerning
the calling of a special meeting of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners sitting as the Mariner's Hospital Special
Taxing District Authority, on December 17, 1992 at 1:30 P.M., at
the Key Largo Library to consider the proposed new Mariner's
Hospital construction issue. Motion carried unanimously.
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There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
1993 APPOINTMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS TO VARIOUS DUTIES
1.
Alliance for Aging, Inc.
A.
Currently Cheal - new Freeman
2.
Fine
Arts Council - ex officio member
A.
Currently Harvey - new London.
3.
Jail
Advisory Committee
A.
Currently Jones - new London
4.
Jail
Oversight Committee
A.
Currently Stormont - new Cheal
5.
Land
Use Facilitator
A.
Currently Cheal - new Freeman
(Duties Established per Resolution No.
671-1990)
6. Municipal Services Taxing District #1
(Fire and Ems) Board of Governors
(On 12/19/90, BOCC Policy established that,
according to Ordinance, two commissioners from
that district always serve, with the third
appointment to be rotationally among the remaining
commissioners)
A. Cheal (from that District)
B. London (from that District)
C. Rotationally - currently Stormont - new Reich
7. Value Adjustment Board
Current membership of Board will not change until
work or current Board is completed. New Board
will be in effect beginning in the fall of 1993.
Note that since 1992 is an election year,
membership would fall to a successor in office in
races where election is involved.
A. Currently London - new Cheal
(picks up skipped rotation from previous)
B. Currently Stormont - new Reich
(or successor by election)
C. Currently Cheal - new Freeman
1993 APPOINTMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS TO VARIOUS DUTIES
8. south Florida Regional Planning Council
A. Currently London - new Cheal
B. Currently Stormont - new Reich
9. Vote Canvassing Board (Duties will begin with
March Preferential Primary)
Statutes require that Chairman of Board of County
Commissioners serve. However, it is provided that
if such cannot serve, is. a candidate who has
opposition in the election being canvassed, or is
an active participant in the campaign or candidacy
of any candidate who has opposition in the
election being canvassed, the Board of County
Commissioners shall appoint a member who is not a
candidate in the election being canvassed and who
is not actively participating in a campaign for
candidacy whose election is being canvassed
A. Currently Chairman of Board of County
Commissioners. That person will serve, in
any event, for the March Preferential
Primary. If that person is an opposed
candidate in September, or has opposition in
November, he cannot serve then. In the event
that the Mayor cannot serve, rotationally the
member would be London (continuing .rotation
from above).
Organizations For Rotational Commissioner Attendance:
1. Florida Keys Council For The Handicapped
A.
December - Cheal
B.
January - Freeman
C.
February - Harvey
D.
March - London
E.
April - Reich
F.
May - Cheal
G.
June - Freeman
H.
July - Harvey
I.
August - London
J.
September - Reich
K.
October - Cheal
L.
November - Freeman
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2.
Library Advisory Board
A. December - Reich
B. January - Cheal
C. February - Freeman
D. March - Harvey
E. April - London
F. May - Reich
G. June - Cheal
H. July - Freeman
I. August - Harvey
J. September - London
K. October - Reich
L. November - Cheal
Older American Advisory Board
A.
December - Freeman
B.
January - Harvey
C.
February - London
D.
March - Reich
E.
April - Cheal
F.
May - Freeman
G.
June - Harvey
H.
July - London
I.
August - Reich
J.
September - Cheal
K.
October - Freeman
L.
November - Harvey
3. Contract Dispute Committee
A. Cheal
B. Freeman - Alternate