02/16/2011 Regular18
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Key Largo, Florida
The Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened
at 9:00 A.M., at the Murray E. Nelson Government and Cultural Center. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner George Neugent, Commissioner
David Rice, Commissioner Kim Wigington, and Mayor Heather Carruthers. Also present at the
meeting were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Debbie Frederick, Assistant County
Administrator; Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney; Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis,
Deputy Clerk; County Staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Item B1 Presentation of Employee Service Award for December, 2010 to Crystal Sebben,
Customer Service Representative 1, Building Department.
Item B2 Presentation of Mayors Proclamation proclaiming March 29, 2011 as the 2nd
Annual Florida Keys Day in Tallahassee, Florida.
Item B3 Presentation of Mayors Proclamation proclaiming March 2011 as Child Sexual
Abuse Awareness Month.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Item A Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion
carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
Item C3 Board granted approval to advertise for sealed bids for the professional services of
a physician to provide medical direction for Monroe County Fire Rescue.
Item C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment #2 to extend
expiration date by revising the term of agreement to April 30, 2007 through December 31, 2011
with American Coach Lines of Miami Inc. (ACL), to provide additional emergency
transportation services to Monroe County residents, guests, workforce and their appropriately
caged or crated pets during the evacuation, re -entry and recovery phase of an emergency as
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determined by Monroe County Emergency Management, and authorization for the County
Administrator to execute any other required documentation in relation to the application process.
Item C5 Board granted approval to accept quote from PC Mall Gov Inc., a State of Florida
Dept. of Management Services Contractor, to lease eight (8) Panasonic Toughbook Laptops for
Monroe County Fire Rescue, and request approval to negotiate a 48 -month lease contract with
PC Mall Government, Inc. leasing company VAR Resources as shown on quote #S6327126.
Item C6 Board adopted the following various Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds,
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue and Amending:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 036 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 432 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 037 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 038 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 039-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 337 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 040 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 341 -2011 (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 041 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 343 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 042-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Amending Resolution No. 347 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 043 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 348 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 044 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 350 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
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RESOLUTION NO. 045 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 356 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 046 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 357 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 047 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 358 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 048 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 359 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 049 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 360 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 050-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 361 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 051-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 362 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 052 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 362a -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 053 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 363 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 054 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 055 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 366 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 056 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Amending Resolution No. 367 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 057-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 058 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 059 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 060 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 061 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 062 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 063 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 374 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 064-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 375 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 065 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 378 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 066-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 381 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 067 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 384 -2011 (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
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RESOLUTION NO. 068 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 385 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 069 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Amending Resolution No. 393 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 35).
RESOLUTION NO. 070 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 394 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 36).
RESOLUTION NO. 071 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 37).
RESOLUTION NO. 072-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 325 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 38).
RESOLUTION NO. 073 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 328 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 39).
RESOLUTION NO. 074 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 379 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 40).
RESOLUTION NO. 075 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 326 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 41).
RESOLUTION NO. 076 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds OMB Schedule Item No. 42).
RESOLUTION NO. 077 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 390 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 43).
RESOLUTION NO. 078 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 395 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 44).
RESOLUTION NO. 079 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Amending Resolution No. 396 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 45).
RESOLUTION NO. 080 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 397 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 46).
RESOLUTION NO. 081 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution 398 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 47).
RESOLUTION NO. 082 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 399 -2010 (OMB Schedule Item No. 48).
RESOLUTION NO. 083 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 49).
RESOLUTION NO. 084 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 50).
RESOLUTION NO. 085 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item C7 Board granted approval of the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Timetable. Said sheet is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item C8 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing for a Budget Amendment
for One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund 304, 2007 revenue Bond Fund 308, Big Coppitt
Wastewater Project Fund 310 and Affordable Housing Program Fund 100.
Item CIO Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Second Amendment to
Contract with William P. Horn Architect, P.A. for the Development of a Higgs Beach Park
Master Plan.
Item C11 Board granted approval to award and execute a contract with Contracting
Specialists Inc., S.E. for the Brick and Mortar Restoration at the East Martello Towers.
Item C 12 Board granted approval to award and execute a contract with Contracting
Specialists Inc., S.E. for the Brick and Mortar Restoration at the West Martello Tower.
Item C 14 Board granted approval of the receipt of the monthly report on Change Orders
reviewed by the County Administrators Office. Said document is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item C15 Board granted approval of a letter from the Property Appraiser agreeing to accept
mailing of Resolution No. 469 -2010, uniform method of collecting non -ad valorem special
assessments levied within the unincorporated areas of the county, subsequent to January 10 and
before March 10, 2011.
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Item C16 Board granted approval of a letter from the Tax Collector to enter into an
agreement with the BOCC regarding a mailing date change to Resolution No. 469 -2010, uniform
method of collecting non -ad valorem special assessments levied within the unincorporated areas
of the county, subsequent to January 10 and before March 10, 2011.
Item C17 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners requesting the Florida Legislature bond an additional fifty million dollars
($50,000,000.00) of Save Our Everglades Trust Fund monies to be appropriated this fiscal year
toward the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern protection program to restore and
conserve natural systems through the implementation of wastewater management projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 086-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item C18 Board granted approval to transfer title and County vehicle ID# 2401 -6393 (serial
number 2FAFP71W97X134962) to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Item C19 Board granted approval to award Public Works surplus items as described in
attached Recap of Bid Opening on January 13, 2011 (Items: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6).
Item C20 Board granted approval to Advertise for Bids for "MCDC - Fuel Piping
Replacement."
Item C21 Board adopted the following Resolution re- naming lst, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Lane in
Winston Waterways, PB 144, Key Largo, to Cardinal Lane, Spoonbill Lane, Egret Lane and
Blue Heron Lane, respectively.
RESOLUTION NO. 087 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item C23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Sheriff
Robert Peryam to provide office space to the Monroe County Sheriff's Department at the Murray
E. Nelson Government and Cultural Center in Key Largo, FL.
Item C24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Low Income Home
Energy Assistance Program Federally Funded Sub grant Agreement Number 11EA- 8U- 11 -54-
01 -019 between Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (Community Services /Social
Services) and the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs for the provision of funds
to pay electric bills for low income clients.
Item C25 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Modification #003 to the
Weatherization Assistance Program, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Sub -grant
Agreement (ARRA WAP), Contract# I OWX-7X- 11-54-01-719 between Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners (Community Services /Social Services) and the State of Florida,
Department of Community Affairs.
Item C26 Board granted approval authorized executed of Modification #003 for the Low
Income Home Energy Assistance Program Federally Funded Sub grant Agreement Number
IOEA- 8F- 11 -54 -01 -019 between Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (Community
Services /Social Services) and the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs for the
provision of funds to pay electric bills for low income clients.
Item C27 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 001 to
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Contract KC -1071 entered into between the Alliance for
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Aging, Inc. and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners. The purpose of this
amendment is to extend the termination date of this contract to December 31, 2011, subject to an
appropriation by the Florida Legislature.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Item D1 Board granted approval to revise FY 2012 Cultural Umbrella Event Funding
Application.
Item D2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the
Agreement with Marine Mammal Conservancy, Inc. for the Marine Mammal Conservancy Phase
1 project to revise Exhibit A — Segment 2, and extend completion date to September 30, 2011.
Item D3 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposal for a Professional
Advertising Agency to provide Advertising Services for the Monroe County Tourist
Development Council (TDC).
Item D4 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposal for a Cultural
Umbrella for the Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDC) to act as a Countywide
Cultural Umbrella to make recommendations to the TDC and County concerning funding for
tourism related Cultural activities.
Item D5 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposal for Fiscal Year 2012
Destination/Turnkey Event Funding.
Item D6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the
Agreement with Prange & O'Hearn, Inc. to exercise option to extend the agreement for two
additional years, and increase compensation.
Item D7 Board adopted the following sales Resolution allowing expenditures for advance
expenses for FY 2012 to be paid for from FY 2011 resources.
RESOLUTION NO. 088 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
Item H1 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Medical Plan
Administration on a Self Funded or Fully Insured Basis, including: Claims Administration,
Utilization Review, Large Case Management, Disease Management, Network Management,
Pharmacy Benefit Management, Wellness Programs and/or Stop Loss Insurance.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Item I4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the
Contract with Coffin Marine Services, Inc. to provide derelict vessel and marine debris removal
services for an additional two years.
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Item I5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the
Contract with Upper Keys Construction, Inc. to provide derelict vessel and marine debris
removal services for an additional two years.
Item I6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the
Contract with ASAP, Inc. to provide derelict vessel and marine debris removal services for an
additional two years.
Item I7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the
Contract with Arnold's Auto & Marine Repair, Inc. to provide derelict vessel and marine debris
removal services for an additional two years.
Item I8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the
Contract with Coral Marine Construction, LLC to provide derelict vessel and marine debris
removal services for an additional two years.
Item I9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the
Contract with Adventure Environmental, Inc. to provide derelict vessel and marine debris
removal services for an additional two years.
Item I10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the
Contract extension with Bluewater Marine Services, Inc. to provide derelict vessel and marine
debris removal services for an additional two years.
Item I11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the
Contract with Lower Keys Marine Towing and Salvage, Inc. to provide derelict vessel and
marine debris removal services for an additional two years.
Item I12 Board granted approval to change Section 1.11(a) and 1.13 of the Monroe County
BOCC Administrative Procedures for the Special Meetings and Public Hearings to consider the
Tier Ordinances scheduled for March 22 and 23, 2011, and as continued, and May 4 and 5, 2011,
and as continued, and for any other such public hearings on the tier ordinances as follows:
a. Speaker cards should include the RE# of the property belonging to the speaker or
being discussed by the speaker or representative (staff will assist if necessary).
b. Public comment cards will be received after the items are called and the first
speaker speaks until public comment is closed by the Chair.
C. All speakers have a 5 minute limit and not twenty minutes for owners as listed in
the Administrative Procedures.
d. The BOCC will be able to vote on a lot by lot basis for a recommended tier for an
individual parcel which is a part of an ordinance if desired, and then at the conclusion of the
public hearing, on the ordinances as a whole based on the lot by lot decisions.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Item J1 Board granted approval of a request for expenditures from the Law Enforcement
Trust Fund in the total amount of $137,800 as follows:
$18,000 Take Stock In Children - to support "Scholarships, Mentors and
Hope" providing state - matching scholarships for low - income families.
$5,000 Take Stock In Children - to support new youth with a 50%
payment of the leadership camp experience at the Sheriff's Inglis Youth Camp.
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$4,800 MCSO /Explorer /Cadet Program - to promote a positive
relationship between kids and law enforcement and use as a recruitment tool to explore a
potential career in that field.
$110,000 Monroe County Sheriff's Office - for the construction and the
construction management of the Marathon Training Classroom at the Marathon Hangar which
needs to be increased in size in order to house the new "driving simulator ".
Item J2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding between the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners to apply for reimbursement of funds from the USAI FY 2009
Grant/Homeland Security Office of Domestic Preparedness with the City of Miami. The
$166,639.00 from the grant will be used to purchase equipment approved by the granting agency.
Item J3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding #LHZ237 between the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families and
Monroe County in order to accept a three -year Implementation Grant in the amount of
$749,469.00 from the Criminal Justice Mental Health Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant
Program through the Florida Department of Children and Families, and approval of
Memorandum of Understanding between the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and County
regarding the Implementation Grant.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Item K1 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's item for the reappointment
Dennis Kulig to the Duck Key Security District Advisory Board.
Item K2 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's item for the reappointment of
Paul Koisch to the Marine Port Advisory Committee as the District 4 representative.
Item K3 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's item for the reappointment of Pat
Wells to the Marine Port Advisory Committee as the District 4 representative.
Item K4 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's item for the reappointment of
Beth Kaminstein to the Art in Public Places Committee as the District 4 Representative.
Item K5 Board granted approval of Commissioner Wigington's appointment of William
Hunter to the Climate Change Advisory Committee.
Item K6 Board granted approval of Commissioner Wigington's appointment of Don Riggs
to the Climate Change Advisory Committee.
Item K7 Board granted approval of Commissioner Wigington's appointment of Dr. Julie
Ann Floyd to the Key West Airport Ad Hoc Committee representing Aviation.
Item K8 Board granted approval of Commissioner Wigington's appointment of Richard D.
Roth to the Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board.
Item K10 Board granted approval of Commissioner Murphy's appointment of Bob Johnson
to the Human Services Advisory Board to replace Anna Nickerson's term to expire on February
1, 2012.
Item K11 Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's appointment of Stan Darczuk
to the Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities with term expiring February 16, 2014.
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Item K12 Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's reappointment of Jeb Hale to
the Planning Commission Board with term expiring between November, 2014 and February,
2015.
Item K13 Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's appointment of David Tuttle
to the Climate Change Advisory Committee with term expiring February 16, 2012.
Item K14 Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's appointment of Chris Bergh
to the Climate Change Advisory Committee with term expiring February 16, 2012.
Item K16 Board granted approval of Commissioner David Rice's appointment of Sherry
Popham to the Climate Change Advisory Committee with term expiring February 16, 2012.
Item K17 Board adopted the following Resolution to the County's State Legislative
Delegation, on behalf of the numerous individuals residing in Monroe County that receive
mental health and substance abuse services funded through the Department of Children and
Families to various service providers, against any further cuts to the mental health and substance
abuse state funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 035 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY CLERK
Item L2 Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioner's minutes
from the Regular Meeting of December 15, 2010 (previously distributed).
Item L3 Board granted approval of the following Warrants: (106021 - 106069 and 558825
- 559674) General Fund (001), in the amount of $2,348,092.26; Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101),
in the amount of $552,256.47; Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the amount of $68,513.73;
TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of $114,541.21; TDC Admin. & Promo 2 Cent
(116), in the amount of $423,875.18; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117), in the amount of
$473,171.41; District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount of $24,495.24; TDC District 3,3 Cent
(119), in the amount of $88,926.00; TDC District 4,3 Cent (120), in the amount of $103,686.78;
TDC District 5,3 Cent (121), in the amount of $124,155.09; Gov. Fund Type Grants (125), in
the amount of $120,767.50; Fire & Amb District 1 L &M Keys (141), in the amount of
$120,003.68; Upper Keys Health Care (144), in the amount of $5,863.45; Uninc Svc Dist
Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of $32,796.42; Plan, Build, Zoning (148), in the amount of
$24,302.59; Municipal Policing (149), in the amount of $5,192.90; Duck Key Security (152),
in the amount of $4,078.93; Boating Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of $15,856.15;
Misc. Special Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of $45,307.96; Environmental Restoration
(160), in the amount of $1,613.04; Law Enforcement Trust (162), in the amount of $3,000.00;
Drug Abuse Trust (164), in the amount of $4,130.01; Marathon Municipal Services (166), in
the amount of $3.54; Cudjoe - Sugarloaf MSTU (172), in the amount of $1,267.49; Long Key,
Layton MSTU (176), in the amount of $140.86; Building Fund, (180), in the amount of
$5,454.89; 2003 Revenue Bonds (207), in the amount of $255.00; 1 Cent Infra Surtax (304) in
the amount of $7,241.04; Infr Sts Srtx Rev Bds2007, (308), in the amount of $700.00; Duck
Key Wastewater (311), in the amount of $87,234.13; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount
of $6,749.64; Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of $13,064.16; Key West Intl. Airport
(404), in the amount of $792,695.64; KW AIP Series 2006 Bonds (405), in the amount of
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$31,632.12; PFC & Oper Restrictions (406), in the amount of $543,046.33; MSD Solid Waste
(414), in the amount of $1,088,718.91; Worker's Compensation (501), in the amount of
$31,867.51; Group Insurance Fund (502), in the amount of $257,858.99; Risk Management
Fund (503), in the amount of $25,674.85; Fleet Management Fund (504), in the amount of
$59,689.83; Fire &EMS LOSAP Trust Fund (610), in the amount of $2,055.00.
Item L4 Board granted approval of TDC expenditures for the month of January, 2011:
Advertising, in the amount of $909,060.36; Bricks & Mortar /Interlocal Projects, in the
amount of $82,836.67; Visitor Information Services, in the amount of $10,416.00; Events, in
the amount of $49,426.77; Office Supplies & Oper Costs, in the amount of $47,716.48;
Personal Services, in the amount of $134,799.14 Public Relations, in the amount of
$41,045.26; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of $49,177.77; Telephone & Utilities, in the
amount of $17,495.83; Travel, in the amount of $10,876.63.
Item L5 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal
or advertise for bids. Said schedule is incorporated herein by reference.
Item L6 Board granted approval to destroy official financial records of the BOCC in
accordance with the State of Florida's Library and Archives for local government agencies.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item M3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Fifth Amendment to
Agreement between Monroe County and Cardenas Partners, LLC adding John David Hooker, II
retroactive to 1 /11 /11; deleting Colin Mueller retroactive to 1/31/11 and deleting Elinette Ruiz
retroactive to 7/1/2009.
Item M6 Board granted approval of annual appointments to the Older American Advisory
Board. Said list of appointments is incorporated herein by reference.
Item M8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between
Monroe County and the firm Gray /Robinson, P.A. for lobbying services during the 2011
legislative session.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item N4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the
Contract with Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney to extend term of contract to one year to
October 31, 2012.
Item N5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Settlement Agreement in
the matter of Key West HMA, LLC v. Monroe County, CA K 09 -2158.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Item C13 The Board discussed a Task Order with the firm Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc.
for engineering services to provide cost estimates and design of changes to Bernstein Park to
raise the elevation to eliminate flooding and add a soccer field to the park (sharing space with
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softball). The following individual addressed the Board: Tom Coward, representing AYSO.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
Wigington granting approval of the Task Order. Motion carried unanimously.
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire and Ambulance District I convened. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner George Neugent,
Commissioner David Rice, City of Layton Councilman Clark Snow, and City of Layton Mayor
Norman Anderson.
Item G2 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by City of Layton
Mayor Anderson granting approval to award bid and execute an Agreement between the Board
of Governors Fire and Ambulance District 1 of Monroe County and Roy Khanna for
maintenance of Fire Rescue ambulances and other vehicles, including quarterly inspections,
preventative maintenance, and unscheduled maintenance resulting from malfunction or failure.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item G3 Motion was made by Councilman Snow and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval to issue a Purchase Order to Physio - Control, Inc., the sole source provider of
the LIFEPAK family of products, in the amount of $25,133.79 to purchase a scheduled
replacement LifePak 15 cardiac monitor defibrillator unit and integral components, and approval
for the Fire Chief to sign the necessary documentation to complete the purchase transaction.
James Callahan, Fire Chief and the Board of Governors discussed the
construction/remodeling of the Conch Key Fire Department and Sugarloaf Key Volunteer Fire
Department.
There being no further business, the meeting of Board of Governors for the Fire and
Ambulance District I was adjourned.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners
present.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item M2 Holly Raschein, Senior Legislative Assistant to State Representative Ron
Saunders gave an update on the 2nd Annual Florida Keys Day to be held on March 29, 2011 in
Tallahassee, Florida. The Board discussed the potential impacts windstorm insurance rates,
which are being proposed to be increased, will have on Monroe County properties. Mayor
Carruthers discussed the organization - Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe (FIRM) and their
representation.
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EMPLOYEE SERVICES
Item H1 The Board discussed advertising a Request for Proposals for Medical Plan
Administration on a Self Funded or Fully Insured Basis, including: Claims Administration,
Utilization Review, Large Case Management, Disease Management, Network Management,
Pharmacy Benefit Management, Wellness Programs and/or Stop Loss Insurance. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Item C2 The Board discussed purchasing a fully portable video laryngoscope which is
battery operated and fully self contained for use on the Trauma Star helicopter and approval to
issue a purchase order to sole source distributor Karl Storz Endoscopy American, Inc. for same.
James Callahan, Fire Chief discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the item.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item M9 An update on Dengue Fever was presented by Coleen Fitzsimmons from the
Florida Keys Mosquito Control and Chris Tittle from the Monroe County Health Department.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Item K15 The Board discussed Commissioner Neugent's item concerning a Resolution of
the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, in support of the
recommendations drafted by the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust as it relates to permit. The following
individual addressed the Board: Aaron Adams, representing the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to
adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 089 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Item C 1 The Board discussed waiving the Purchasing Policies and Procedures (Chapter 4,
Purchase of Professional Services), and accepting a proposal from Sixel Consulting Group, Inc.,
to assist us with Southwest Airlines Air Service Development at the Key West International
Airport. Peter Horton, Airports Director discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Wigington granting approval of
the item. Motion carried unanimously.
Item C9 The Board discussed approval of two (2) Agreements for the Purchase of Lands to
purchase four lots with a total of 25,000 square feet on Stock Island for the purpose of building a
new fire station, as follows: 1) Steve Eid - 5671 MacDonald LLC; Kit Carson Smith - R &S of
Key West, Inc.; and H -Try, LLC - Scott G. Oropeza for property described as Block 31, Lot 12,
Stock Island, Maloney Subdivision, Plat Book 1 and Page 55 of the Public Records on Monroe
County, Florida, RE #:00124460- 000000, in the amount of $170,000.00 and; 2) Kit Carson Smith
- R &S of Key West, Inc.; H -Try, LLC - Scott G. Oropeza; and Steve Eid - 5671 MacDonald
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LLC for property described as Lot 13, 14 & 15, Block 31 of MacDonald's Plat of Stock Island
according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 1 and Page 55 of the Public Records of
Monroe County, Florida in the amount of $550,000.00. Kevin Wilson, Senior Director - Project
Management discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Wigington and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval and authorizing execution
of the two (2) Agreements for the Purchase of Lands to purchase four lots with a total of 25,000
square feet on Stock Island for the purpose of building a new fire station. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
Item C22 The Board discussed a 3rd Amendment to the Agreement with The Florida Keys
Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc. (FKSPCA) to extend temporary operation of
the Big Pine Key and Marathon Shelters and provide animal control services up to Mile Marker
70 for up two additional months through April 30, 2011. The following individual addressed the
Board: Sally Buehler. Dent Pierce, Public Works Director and Suzanne Hutton, County
Attorney discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent
and seconded by Commissioner Wigington granting approval of the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Item D8 The Clerk announced that there is a vacant position on the Tourist Development
Council District V Advisory Committee for an "At Large" appointment.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Items I1 & I3 The Board discussed a Contract with URS Southern Corporation (URS) to
develop a Wayfinding Signage Program along the US 1 Florida Keys Scenic Corridor; and a 4-
year continuing services contract, with options for renewal on an annual basis for two additional
years, with URS Corporation Southern (URS) for Transportation Planning Services. Christine
Hurley, Growth Management Director discussed the items. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Wigington and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval and
authorizing execution of the Contract with URS Southern Corporation (URS) to develop a
Wayfinding Signage Program along the US 1 Florida Keys Scenic Corridor. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
Wigington granting approval and authorizing execution of a 4 -year Contract for Professional
Services, with options for renewal on an annual basis for two additional years, with URS
Corporation Southern (URS) for Transportation Planning Services. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
Item E5 Project Management - Kevin Wilson, Senior Director provided an update on the
following items: Project management team has developed an ADA assessment and is providing
the next step in the process by creating a Transition Plan for all Monroe County facilities; the
Space Assessment and Space Management Studies for county wide facilities is continuing; Staff
is looking at all funding options for wastewater. A discussion was held by the Board concerning
wastewater projects for Duck Key, Stock Island, and Key West Resort Utilities. Suzanne
Hutton, County Attorney; Mr. Wilson, and Liz Wood, Senior Administrator Wastewater Projects
discussed Stock Island's wastewater project. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Wigington and seconded by Commissioner Murphy directing Staff to continue to
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accept Consent & Acknowledgment Agreements for development that was on Stock Island in
2004. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Item K9 The Board discussed Commissioner Wigington's item for the possible direction to
Staff regarding measures to provide additional protections for County -owned conservation lands.
Mark Rosch, Executive Director of the Monroe County Land Authority and Christine Hurley,
Growth Management Director discussed the item. The item was referred to Staff to bring back
to the Board options for possible consideration.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item M1 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator referred the Board to the written County
Divisions' Monthly Activity Report for January, 2011 dated February 1, 2011. The Mayor
discussed BOCC efforts to make Key West International Airport a U.S. Customs Port of Entry
potentially for dealing with Cuba and Legislation from Senator Rubio's office to withhold FAA
funding for any facility that allows flights in and out of Cuba. Mayor Carruthers discussed
Governor Scott's budget and the impact to Monroe County. The Administrator discussed
holding a Joint Meeting with the City of Marathon regarding Fire Services - Conch Key/Duck
Key /Grassy Key. The Administrator also discussed a meeting held by the Steering Committee
on Climate Change.
Commissioner Neugent excused himself from the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item Ol A Public Hearing was held concerning the issuance of a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to LifeStar Response of Alabama, Inc. d/b /a Care
Ambulance for the operation of an ALS transport ambulance service for the period February 16,
2011 through February 15, 2013. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice approving the issuance of the
COPCN. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Neugent not present.
Item 02 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending Monroe County
Code Section 101 -1, Definitions, and Section 130 -187, Maximum Height, to provide consistency
between regulations regarding height in the Land Development Code and policies regarding
height in the Comprehensive Plan; and to provide consistency between the definitions of height
and grade in the Land Development Code; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of
conflicting provisions; Providing for transmittal to the Department of Community Affairs and the
Secretary of State; Providing for codification; Providing for an effective date. There was no
public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Wigington to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner
Neugent not present.
ORDINANCE NO. 003 -2011
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
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Commissioner Murphy excused herself from the meeting.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item M4 The Board discussed the corrected Public Official Bonds for James R. Bridges,
and Richard F. Rudell, from the Mosquito Control due to a scrivener's error in the term ending
date. Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Wigington granting approval of the
item. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioners Murphy and Commissioner Neugent
not present.
Commissioner Neugent returned to the meeting and took his seat. Commissioner
Murphy returned to the meeting and took her seat.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item N7 Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney discussed the matter. Motion was made by
Commissioner Wigington and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval to file
appeal in the matter of Florida Key Deer, National Wildlife Federation, et. al. v. FEMA &
USFWS (United States District Court, S.D. Florida No. 90- 10037 -CIV- Moore). Motion carried
unanimously.
Item N6 Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney read the required information into the record
and requested approval to schedule a Closed Session in the matter of Florida Key Deer, National
Wildlife Federation, et. al. v. FEMA & USFWS (United States District Court, S.D. Florida No.
90- 10037 -CIV- Moore). Motion was made by Commissioner Wigington and seconded by
Commissioner Rice to schedule the Closed Session on the matter at the Board's March 16, 2011
meeting in Marathon at 1:30 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item M5 Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney indicated to the Board she would bring back to
the Board at its' March 16, 2011 meeting a discussion for direction to Staff on how to proceed
with implementation of the Fish and Wildlife Biological Opinion dated April 30, 2010 FWS
Biological Opinion, as amended December 14, 2010.
Commissioner Neugent discussed the county's occupational tax ordinance (010- 2009).
Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney discussed the matter. Commissioner Neugent indicated he
will be bringing forth an agenda item before the Board concerning the tax.
Item M7 The Board discussed the waiving of all fees currently charged to use the theater at
the Murray E. Nelson Government and Cultural Center for up to one year. The following
individual addressed the Board: Howard Gelbman. The item was referred to the County
Administrator to bring back to the Board options for possible consideration.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item N1 Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney reported to the Board on the following items:
Priceline settlement litigation - Monroe County should be receiving a check in the amount of
$1,175,000.00; Islamorada has named Monroe County as a defendant in an Eminent Domain
right -of -way easement matter; PERC has decided the part-time flight nurses should be included
in the Fire Fighters Bargaining Unit - the County Attorney will file a motion for clarification.
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OPEN DISCUSSION
The Board held open discussions concerning government related issues.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item P1 The second required hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending the
Monroe County Code Section 130 -92 (a), Recreation Vehicle District, to amend the as -of -right
permitted uses in the Recreational Vehicle (RV) Land Use District; Providing for severability;
Providing for repeal of conflicting provisions; Providing for transmittal to the Department of
Community Affairs and the Secretary of State; Providing for codification; Providing for an
effective date. There was no public input. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 004-2011
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was
adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
and ex- officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk