03/19/1996 Special
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Special Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, March 19, 1996
Marathon Government Center
A Special Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 10:00 a.m., on the above date, at the
Marathon Government Center. Present and answering to roll call
were Commissioners Keith Douglass, Wilhelmina Harvey, Jack
London, Mary Kay Reich and Mayor Shirley Freeman. Also present
were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Ruth Ann Jantzen, Deputy Clerk;
James Hendrick, County Attorney; James Roberts, County
Administrator; County Staff, members of the Press and Radio; and
the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
There were no additions, corrections or deletions to
the Agenda.
The Board proceeded with a meeting with representatives
of the Key West Chamber of Commerce, Lower Keys Chamber of
Commerce, Marathon Chamber of Commerce, Islamorada Chamber of
Commerce and Key Largo Chamber of Commerce.
The following individuals were introduced: Ray M.
Kitchener, Executive Director of the Marathon Chamber; Kathy
Ryan, President of the Marathon Chamber; Jay Marzella, President
of the Lower Keys Chamber; Bill Fox, President of the Islamorada
Chamber; Rachel Lockhart, Executive Director of the Islamorada
Chamber; Kim Works, President of the Key West Chamber; David Paul
Horan, member of the Board of Directors of the Key West Chamber;
Ginna Thomas Drake, President of the Key Largo Chamber; and Scott
Marr, member of the Board of Directors of the Key Largo Chamber.
Kim Works, President of the Key West Chamber of
Commerce, discussed the possibility of landscaping North and
South Roosevelt Blvd., as well as Bertha Street, and highway
appearance improvements and maintenance of u.s. 1. Dent Pierce,
Director or Public Works, addressed the Board. Staff was
requested to investigate possible avenues of funding for
landscaping, with possible assistance by our state
representatives.
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Scott Marr, representing
Commerce, discussed impacts of the
mile stretch and Upper Keys crime,
crime and juvenile gang activity.
report to the Board Issues Brouqht
Workshop, which is attached hereto
(Attachment 1).
the Key Largo Chamber of
three/four laning of the 18
emphasizing a rise in juvenile
Mr. Marr handed out a written
Forward to Joint BOCC/Chamber
and made a part thereof
Jay Marzella, President of the Lower Keys Chamber of
Commerce, discussed the three-Ianing issue on Big pine Key. Bob
Herman, Director of Growth Management, addressed the Big Pine
three-lane issue and the 18 mile stretch.
Kim Works discussed Fiscal Year 96-97 Key West Chamber
budget expectations, infrastructure, staffing and provided
services. David Horan addressed the Board and discussed concerns
regar ding hurricane evacuation. Mr. Horan discussed the Florida
Keys National Marine Sanctuary Plan and requested the Board to
study the Chamber's position on the Sanctuary as outlined in
their Resolution presented to the Board. Commissioner Douglass
discussed the Ad Hoc Sanctuary Review Committee's memorandum
dated November 15, 1995 regarding Suggested Recommendations to
FKNMS for BOCC consideration.
Kim Works discussed Tourist Development Council
representation and asked for more representation for Key West.
Ms. Works also discussed the concern over the appointment of
Michael H. Puto to the TDC Board representing an elected official
position. County Attorney Jim Hendrick informed the Board he
made a formal request to the Elections Supervisor for the data
pertaining to the position. Ray Kitchener addressed the Board in
support of Mr. puto's representation of the Middle Keys area.
Jack Martin, 1995 President of the Key West Chamber of
Commerce, addressed the Board concerning the status of
renovations of Key West International Airport and the Chamber's
concern regarding the deadline of September 1996 for contracts to
be in place, or the possibility the County will lose federal
funding that has been allocated for that project. Status of
Naval Air Station Joint Use Advisory Committee and status of
stage 3 jet landing approval was also discussed.
Mr. Marzella discussed the Key Deer Refuge and its
interaction with the residents of Big pine Key. Mr. Marzella
informed the Board of the Chamber's support of Vacation Rentals
on Big pine Key and the Lower Keys.
Bill Fox, President of the Islamorada Chamber of
Commerce, discussed the problem of obtaining a building permit
for the needed addition to the Chamber Office on property leased
by the County from the Florida Department of Transportation.
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Scott Marr requested that the County establish long-
range strategic plans on issues such as impacts of the 18 mile
stretch, environmental issues, and the fiscal budget. A Chamber
position will be prepared with more detail to be presented at a
future time.
The Board discussed the upcoming meeting in Tallahassee
with the Governor and Cabinet, March 28, 1996, and requested a
Resolution from each Chamber requesting state funding regarding
the costs associated with the work program. The Board also
requested as many Chamber members as possible be present at the
meeting in Tallahassee. Mr. Herman was directed to send each
Chamber a copy of the recent language in the Work Program to
familiarize them of the County's concerns. It was also requested
that any Resolution or letters generated by the Chambers be sent
directly to the Cabinet members and their aides.
with no further business, the meeting adjourned until
2:00 p.m.
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The Special Meeting reconvened with all Commissioners
present.
County Administrator, James Roberts, discussed budget
policies and a request for guidance from the Board on several
issues as outlined in the Administrator's memorandum to the Board
dated March 15, 1996 re: Discussion of Budget Policies and
Guidance on March 19, 1996.
The Board discussed the cost of living adjustment
figures for the coming year and directed the Administrator to
reflect COLA and a merit program as part of the budget package.
Manaqement Services
The County Administrator discussed group insurance and
workers' compensation savings as a result of the reform taking
place during 1996.
Mr. Roberts discussed the establishment of the position
of Contract Coordinator for the purpose of having a central
location for the monitoring and tracking of all County contracts,
and possible major impacts concerning collective bargaining with
the union.
Land Use Related Issues
Mr. Roberts discussed FEMA's requirement for a
significantly increased enforcement program, the expense of a
program developed for the inspection and improvement of the
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County septic systems, expense of the Boards commitment to the
2010 Comprehensive Plan implementation, implementation of the 18
mile stretch issues and possible additional costs necessary for
the implementation of ROGO. Mr. Herman addressed the Board.
services
Mr. Roberts discussed the library system and the need
for more improved staffing.
Mr. Roberts discussed the County's Human Services
program. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to fund the Human Services organizations at
the current years level. This matter was tabled while
Commissioner London was absent.
Mr. Roberts discussed the future of the Translator and
the need for money to be left in the budget for some ongoing
maintenance. Reggie Paros, Public Safety Director, addressed the
Board. The Board directed Mr. Paros to include the cost of
maintenance of the translator in the negotiations with the firms
bidding on the translator.
The Board discussed the possibility of having to pay
for air rescue in the Upper Keys should Dade County decide to
reinstitute billing. Mr. Paros was directed to look into the
possibility of establishing additional trauma districts being
implemented in the Middle and Lower Keys and report back to the
Board.
The Board discussed the County's increased attention to
maintenance of facilities and parks and beaches. Motion was made
by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey
directing the County Administrator to report back to the Board
with information and a recommendation as to how to proceed with
the program of looking at the possibility of turning the small
parks over to the property owners associations and local
neighborhood groups to assume the responsibility for maintenance
and care of these entities and put these parks back on the tax
roll. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Roberts discussed the complexity of the HVAC System
in the new detention facility on Stock Island and the necessity
of a separate contract for maintenance of the Air conditioning
system. Dent pierce addressed the Board.
Mr. Roberts discussed the possibility of combining
Municipal Services Taxing Districts for fire rescue organizations
and a joint fire fighter/EMS system.
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The Board proceeded to vote on a motion that was tabled
earlier. Motion by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to fund the Human service Organizations at
the current years level. Commissioner Douglass addressed the
Board and asked for a 10% reduction. Roll call vote on the
original motion was unanimous.
Capital Im~rovements and Equipment
Peter Horton, Director of Community Services, discussed
the need for improvements, repairs and maintenance at all
libraries.
Mr. Roberts discussed the need for allocations for
capital expenditures for emergency services for emergency
vehicles and equipment and the need to establish a facility for
the Communications Department storage and maintenance.
Mr. Roberts discussed the Americans with Disabilities
Act Compliance and will give a more detailed report at tomorrow's
regular commission meeting.
commissioner Reich discussed the playground equipment
problem at Harry Harris Park.
There being no further business, the Board recessed
until 5:00 p.m.
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The Board reconvened at 5:00 p.m. concerning
recommendations in Special Master's Report on issues at impasse
with the Teamsters Union.
County Attorney Jim Hendrick addressed the board and
gave an overview of the impasse with the Teamsters Union.
Bob Belans, representing the Teamsters Union Local 769,
addressed the Board and urged the Board to approve the
recommendations of the Special Master on all the items that are
at impasse as outlined in the Special Master's Report dated
November 15, 1995.
John Gronda, County's labor relations counsel,
addressed the Board and requested the Board accept the County
Administrator's recommendations for settling the disputed impasse
issues as outlined in his memorandum of December 18, 1995.
The following individuals addressed the Board: Michael
Ozegovich, Treasurer of the South Florida AFL-CIO; Paul Vasquez,
national staff member of the AFL-CIO; Leon Fowler, representing
the united Teachers of Monroe County.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to proceed to vote on the twenty four issues
at impasse individually. After further discussion, commissioner
Harvey withdrew her motion.
Motion was made by commissioner Reich to recommend that
the Board adopt the Special Master's recommendations of November
15, 1995, on issues #1, 3, 6B, 9, 10, 12, 13C, 13H, 14, 15, 20A,
20B, 200, EMS issue #2A, 4B and 5. Motion failed for lack of a
second.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner London to adopt staff recommendations of December
18, 1995 for Fiscal Year 1994-95. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey that after a response from the union on
the 1994/95 initial contract, the Board will conduct a closed
door session and individually review the Special Master's
recommendations, reach a consensus and direct the negotiating
team to sit down with the union representatives as soon as
possible for the 95/96 fiscal year. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
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