04/08/1998 Regular
98/92
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, April 8, 1998
Key West, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m" on the above date, at the
Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Keith Douglass,
Commissioner Shirley Freeman, Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey,
Commissioner Mary Kay Reich and Mayor Jack London. Also present
were Danny L, Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk;
Stuart Schurr, Assistant County Attorney; James T. 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
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve all additions, corrections and
deletions, Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for the
month of December, 1997, was presented to Mitchell Hall,
Facilities Maintenance Department of the Public Works Division.
Presentation of the Month Award for the month of
January, 1998, was presented to Camile A, Mathews, Sign
Technician, Roads and Bridges Department of the Public Works
Division.
Presentation of a plaque was made to Barbara Larcom,
former Library Advisory Board Member in appreciation for her
eleven years of service to the Library Advisory Board.
Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Allan
Bosch and Norma Kula for their service as Acting Library
Directors for the past twelve months,
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The Division Safety Award for 1997 was presented to the
Growth Management Division.
The Mayor's Cup was presented to Monroe County for
their victory in the Monroe County vs. the City of Key West Golf
Tournament.
A Mayor's Proclamation was presented to the Housing
Authority of the City of Key West whereas Monroe County
recognizes April as Fair Housing and Community Development Month.
Employee of the Month Award for the month of February,
1998, was presented to Sharon Durbin, Staff Assistant, Building
Department in the Growth Management Division,
A Mayor's Proclamation declaring May 5, 1998 as
International Midwives Day was presented.
A Mayor's Proclamation declaring May 7, 1998 as Monroe
County Day of Prayer was presented.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval to reject all three (3)
proposals received for the solid waste weigh station accounting
and reporting system.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Interlocal Recycling Agreement between Monroe County and the City
of Key West for the dispensing of DEP Recycling and Education and
Small County Grant Funds to the city.
Board granted approval to rescind the Board action of
November 12, 1997 to waive Purchasing Policies and Procedures to
purchase two (2) used trucks.
Board granted approval to purchase two (2) truck
tractors at the State Contract Price.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Modification Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Power &
Light Company, for the 1997/1998 Radiological Emergency
Preparedness (REP) Agreement,
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
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License Agreement between Monroe County and Omnipoint
Communications for the construction and partial use of a new
tower facility at the Monroe County Sheriff's Administration
Building on Stock Island,
Board granted approval to issue a Purchase Order to
Xerox Corporation for a 36 month rental of a Xerox 5820 copier.
Piggyback on Putnam County Contract. Amount of $156.12 per month
including maintenance and all supplies except paper. This copier
is to replace old system in Commissioner Harvey's Office.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 131-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item 2),
RESOLUTION NO. 132-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 133-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 134-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 135-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch,Item 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 136-1998
See Res. Book No, 138, which is incorporated herein by reference,
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item 7).
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RESOLUTION NO. 137-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 138-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 490-1997 (Sch.Item 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 139-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item 10),
RESOLUTION NO. 140-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 141-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch,Item 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 142-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 143-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Certificate of Participation between Monroe County and the
Florida Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and
Community Development, identifying the Board as the coordinating
unit of government in the DCA FY 98/99 Anti-Drug Abuse Act
Formula Grant Program,
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment Agreement between Monroe County and BellSouth
Communication Systems, Inc" adding electrical/lighting coverage
at no additional cost to the County. This contract would be
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saving the County $534.42 over a two (2) year period.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
SAS EBT Retailer Settlement Authorization Form between Monroe
County and Citicorp Services, Inc., which allows the Nutrition
Program to accept food stamp benefits from food stamp recipients
as donations for meals provided at the congregate and/or home
delivered meals.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Retailer Agreement Electronic Benefits Transfer Program (EBT
Only) between Monroe County and Citicorp Services, Inc., to allow
Bayshore Manor to accept food stamp benefits from food stamp
recipients as donations for meals provided at the facility,
Total value of stamps per month are forwarded to G.A. Food
Services (vendor for Bayshore Manor meals). Monroe County will
receive a monthly credit on food bills based on the stamps,
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Consortium Agreement between Monroe County and Dade County, the
City of Miami, the City of Hialeah, and the City of Miami Beach,
in reference to job training and education under the State of
Florida's Jobs and Education Partnership,
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Preliminary/Letter Contract between Monroe County and the South
Florida Employment and Training Consortium for operation of the
Summer Youth Employment and Training Program.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an
allocation from the Boating Improvement Fund, in the amount of
$838.00 for the emergency repair of Channel Markers #8, #11 and
#12 off Windley Key AND granted approval and authorized execution
of a Contract between Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing &
Assistance for the emergency repairs of Channel Markers #8, #11
and #12 off Windley Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 144-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference,
Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution authorizing an
allocation from the Boating Improvement Fund in the amount of
$1,750.00 for the emergency replacement of Channel Marker #5 off
Coco Plum, Marathon AND granted approval and authorized execution
of a Contract between Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing &
Assistance for the replacement of Channel Marker #5 off Coco
Plum, Marathon.
RESOLUTION NO. 145-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an
allocation from the Boating Improvement Fund in the amount of
$2,295.00 for the removal of DV03A2387, and the emergency removal
of DV03A2517 and DV03A2521 AND granted approval and authorized
execution of a Contract between Monroe County and Arnold's Towing
for the removal of DV03A2387, DV03A2517 and DV03A2521.
RESOLUTION NO. 146-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Assignment of Lease for hangar space at the Marathon Airport,
from Charles pierce to Robert DeField.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and the Key West Art &
Historical Society for East Martello Towers.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Public Transportation Joint Participation Agreement between
Monroe County and the Florida Department of Transportation,
Contract No. AF668, to fund Taxiway A overlay at the Marathon
Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Public Transportation Joint Participation Agreement, Contract No.
AF667, to fund overlay of the taxiway at the Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Public Transportation Joint Participation Agreement, Contract No.
AF 390, to fund rehabilitation of the beacon and tower at the
Marathon Airport,
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an
allocation from the Boating Improvement Fund in the amount of
$7,890.00 for the installation of five channel markers in South
Cow Key Channel, off of Key West AND granted approval and
authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County and
Spirit Marine Towing & Assistance for the installation of five
channel markers in South Cow Key Channel.
RESOLUTION NO. 147-1998
See Res, Book No, 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for
Proposals for an Automatic Teller Machine, in the Key West
International Airport Terminal Building.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Funds Agreement between Monroe County and the Monroe
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Council for the Arts Corporation AND adopted the following
Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds to cover costs
associated with the Amendment,
RESOLUTION NO. 148-1998
See Res. Book No, 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to re-name 4th Street on Stock
Island to Hollerich street. The Postmaster of Key West has
approved this request.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Animal Disposal &
Private Cremations for mass disposal of animal carcasses, in the
amount of $5.92 per carcass/$7.64 per carcass for pigs and goats
(increased by 1.6% CPI over last year's rates), deleting service
to the Key Largo Animal Shelter on or about April 1, 1998,
Board granted approval of Award of Bid and authorized
execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and Community
Asphalt Corp., for Cudjoe Roads III Roadway Improvements, in the
amount of $260,044.50.
Board granted approval of Award of Bid and authorized
execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and Homestead
Concrete and Drainage, Inc" for Key Largo Roads XIII Roadway
Improvements, in the amount of $248,874.25.
Board granted approval to provide additional services
at the Key West International Airport Terminal Renovations by
David Volkert & Associates, Inc., as defined in Supplemental
Agreement No.3, Article 3.5 "Contingent Additional Services.
Board granted approval to proceed with the loading dock
and exit door to first floor break room in the amount of $16,580
and to proceed with the purchase and installation of two
electronic operation doors by the Facilities Maintenance
Department in the amount of $7,167.94 at the Harvey Government
Center.
Board granted approval to proceed with improvements at
Higgs Beach in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for
operation and maintenance of the Plantation Key Government
Complex Sewage Treatment Plant,
Board grant approval for placement of a plaque at the
Higgs Beach Tennis Courts as a tribute to the memory of the late
Fred Sellers by the tennis players at beach courts. Cost will be
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paid by vincent Di Preta, Tennis Players at Beach Courts.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Mowrey Elevator
Service, Inc" adding inspection and maintenance of the elevator
located in the Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman
School, increasing the contract amount $85.00 per month for said
addition.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for
janitorial service at the Harvey Government Center at Historic
Truman School (excluding first floor), including the Nutrition
site.
Board granted approval to rescind an existing lease
agreement with Detective Jan McLean who is retiring from the
Monroe County Sheriff's Department and granted approval and
authorized execution of a one year lease agreement between Monroe
County and a deputy to be appointed by the Sheriff to reside at
the upper level of the Big pine Operation (Stiglitz House), for
an amount of rent and utilities totaling $400.00 per month.
Board granted approval to apply for a Library Services
Technology Act (LSTA) Grant from the State of Florida. Federal
pass-through dollars from the State Library for additional
construction funding for the expansion of the Big Pine Key
Library.
Board granted approval to remove surplus items from
inventory and advertise for bids, dispose and accept transfer to
the City of Key West. Said list is incorporated herein by
reference,
Board granted approval to apply for a Library Services
Technology Act (LSTA) Grant from the State of Florida, Federal
pass-through dollars from the State Library for funding for the
second phase of the library automation project. Funding will be
available for the second year of the project.
Board granted approval of an operator name change from
J, Edgar Steigerwald III, to Paradise Aviation, Inc., as stated
in Fixed Base Operator Agreement approved by the Board on
3/11/98.
Board granted approval to accept reduced trade-in value
of $4,000.00 each for two Road Department drill rigs to apply
towards purchase of new equipment.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Cultural Event Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the
Marathon Sailing Club, Inc., covering the Sombrero Cup Regatta
1998, on November 13-15, 1998, in an amount not to exceed
$1,730.00, FY 98, Third Penny allocation.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Turnkey Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Super Boat
International Productions, Inc., covering Key West World
Championship Race on November 8-15, 1998 providing that Super
Boat International Productions allocates $10,000,00 towards
consumer advertising and places one 30 second commercial which
the TDC will produce and provide in each of two super boat races
televised on national television, and promote the event by voice
announcement on four national televised races, in advance of the
Key West World Championship, in an amount not to exceed
$100,000.00, FY 98, Third Penny DAC I allocation.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Destination Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the
Association for Tourism Development covering Fantasy Fest 98 on
October 23 - November 1, 1998, in an amount not to exceed
$92,000.00, FY 98, Third Penny DAC I allocation, and $5,000.00
Third Penny DAC II allocation.
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for
Proposal (RFP) sOliciting bricks and mortar/capital related
projects as outlined in F,S, 125,0104 in Key West, Marathon,
Islamorada and Key Largo.
Board adopted the following Resolution to provide
advance registration for trade shows for the Fiscal Year 1999 be
paid from Tourist Development Council Funds in Fiscal Year 1998.
RESOLUTION NO. 149-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to rescind the previous approval
of a contract with the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce to provide
Visitor Information Services and granted approval and authorized
execution of a revised Agreement between Monroe County and the
Key Largo Chamber of Commerce.
Board granted approval to rescind the previous approval
of a contract with the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce to provide
Visitor Information Services and granted approval and authorized
execution of a revised Agreement between Monroe County and the
Islamorada Chamber of Commerce.
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Board granted approval to rescind the previous approval
of a contract with the Marathon Chamber of Commerce to provide
Visitor Information Services and granted approval and authorized
execution of a revised Agreement between Monroe County and the
Marathon Chamber of Commerce,
Board granted approval to rescind the previous approval
of a contract with the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce to provide
Visitor Information Services and granted approval and authorized
execution of a revised Agreement between Monroe County and the
Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce.
Board granted approval to rescind the previous approval
of a contract with the Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce to
provide Visitor Information Services and granted approval and
authorized execution of a revised Agreement between Monroe County
and the Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Mayor of Monroe County to sign and execute on behalf of Monroe
County, an Interlocal Agreement with the Dade County School Board
for the use of the TV Translator Towers by WLRN Public Radio.
RESOLUTION NO. 150-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Board granted approval for one Affordable Housing Deed
Restriction and two transfers of buildable lots to Monroe County
by Warranty Deed:
One Affordable Housing Deed Restriction
Permit
Number
Name on
Aqenda Item
Name on Deed
Restriction
Legal
Description
97-1-1642
Thomas/Carrie
Ryan
Thomas D,/Carrie
S. Ryan
Lot 1,Blk N/A
Summerland Est,
Summer land Key
Two People Dedicating Two Lots to Monroe County
Permit
Number
Name on
Aqenda Item
Name on
Warranty Deed
Legal
Description
97-1-1866
Oscar/Marcia
Castro
97-1-2896
Jesus &
Margarita
Monteagudo
Oscar R.Castro,Jr.
& Marcia Castro
Jesus Monteagudo
and Margarita
Monteagudo
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Lot 4,Sq.5
Kinercha SID
Big Pine Key
Lot 36,Blk 3
Palma Sola SID
Board granted approval of two Affordable Housing Deed
Restrictions and two transfers of buildable lots to Monroe County
by Warranty Deed:
Two Affordable Housing Deed Restrictions
Permit
Number
Name on
Aqenda Item
97-1-1387
Mike Langston
97-1-1476
Mike & Monica
Discher
Name on Deed
Restriction
Michael Langston
Mike & Monica
Discher
Legal
Descrit>tion
Lot 46,Blk N/A
Sugarloaf Shrs.
Sugar loaf Key
Lot 24,Blk 17
Jolly Roger Est
Little Torch
Two People Dedicating Two Lots to Monroe County
Permit
Number
Name on
Aqenda Item
97-1-1349
Dan/Kelly
Swartz
97-3-2919
George and
Marilyn
Reyes
Name on
Warranty Deed
Dan Swartz and
Kelly Swartz
George Reyes and
Marilyn Reyes
Legal
Description
Lot 26,Blk 5
Torch Key Est.
Little Torch
Lot 20,Blk 7
Palma Sola SID
MONROE COUNTY JUDICIAL SERVICES
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Sublease Agreement between Monroe County and The Counseling
Center, Inc., for office space for drug court counselor assigned
to the Upper Keys for six months at $550,00 per month all
inclusive with phone.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
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Board granted approval of the disposition of the
following inventory items for the first quarter of FY 97-98:
Pro-pertv #
K0557
70203
H0778
G0063
02478
04020
12160
12511
13213
13281
15516
18508
20342
24040
H0778
F0294
F0301
L0107
H0777
A1424
H0091
K0058
H0090
Z0898
E0072
Z1043
Z0936
C0268
S0224
Item Description
88 Honda Moped MC unit 669
S#JH2AF1603JK004637
IBM Selectric Typewriter
S#6369530
IBM III Typewriter
S#3092641
Metal Executive Desk
Protective Vest S#024778
Protective Vest S#04020
Protective Vest S#12160
Protective Vest S#12511
Protective Vest S#13213
Protective Vest S#13281
Protective Vest S#15516
Protective Vest S#18508
Protective Vest S#20342
Protective Vest S#2404D
Facsimile Machine S#604015
Task II Chair
Task II Chair
Dell Computer S#ISYC5
Quad Camera S#88330
Quad Camera S#0832106
Quad Camera S#88328
Quad Camera S#901150
Quad Camera S#88327
Dorm A TV S#3SSZ018W
Lightbar S#2C06871
Cellular Telephone
S#781EQYT4354
Motorola 6-Bank Battery
Charger
Trible Beam Scale S#34065
1982 Ford School Bus
VIN#DNB60H3CVA13143
Recommended
Disposition
Junk/Cannot Repair
Junk/Cannot Repair
Junk/Cannot Repair
Junk/Cannot Repair
Remove/Outdated
Remove/Outdated
Remove/Outdated
Remove/Outdated
Remove/Outdated
Remove/Outdated
Remove/Outdated
Remove/Outdated
Remove/Outdated
Remove/Outdated
Junk/Cannot Repair
Junk/Cannot Repair
Junk/Cannot Repair
Junk/Cannot Repair
Junk/Expensive to
Repair
Junk/Expensive to
Repair
Junk/Expensive to
Repair
Junk/Expensive to
Repair
Junk/Expensive to
Repair
Junk/Expensive to
Repair
Junk/Cannot Repair
Junk/Cannot Repair
Junk/Cannot Repair
Junk/Cannot Repair
Transferred to Dept.
of Corrections
Board granted approval of a request for expenditures
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund in the total amount of
$55,208.25:
$ 3,500.00
$17,380.00
$13,019.25
380.00
$ 6,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 2,252.50
$ 4,000.00
$ 3,676.50
$ 5,000.00
$ 1,650.00
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Support the Florida Keys Education
Foundation's Summer Theatre Festival.
Two Speed Alert Automated Speed Measurement
Trailers.
Frame Relay based networking system.
Help defray transport costs for All-County
Band.
Enhance appearance/educational value of
animal farm,
Support at-risk female adolescents.
Custom display photography for recruiting
program,
Laptop computer for IMPACT Unit.
New and upgraded equipment for fitness center
at Detention Center.
Annual budget for food supplies/equip. rental
for Culinary Arts Program,
"Camperships" for 6 Monroe County girls to
attend Girl Scout Summer Camp.
Board granted approval of two corrections to January
29, 1998 Request for expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust
Fund.
MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Board adopted the following Resolution adopting and
approving Monroe County's State Housing Initiative Partnership
Local Housing Assistance Plan for Fiscal Years 1998-1999, 1999-
2000, and 2000-2001 and other required approvals.
RESOLUTION NO. 151-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Department Initiated Contract Amendment, Contract No. 98DB-1Y-11-
54-01-H04, between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Community Affairs, to comply with revisions to Rule 9b-43.014(6)
and (7), F.A,C., adopted on January 29, 1998,
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Anna F. Hollerich,
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RESOLUTION NO. 152-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of a request for the County
Commission, in its capacity as the Monroe County Industrial
Development Authority, declare the $30,000.00 balance remaining,
be declared surplus and be remitted to the County for future use.
Board granted approval to appropriate up to $100,000.00
of the Boating Improvement Fund (BIF) to the City of Key West for
use in providing pump-out facilities at Key West Bight.
Board adopted the following Resolution in support of
Senate Bill 1478 and House Bill 3827.
RESOLUTION NO. 153-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board reviewed quarterly financial documents as
prepared by the Office of Management and Budget.
Board granted approval to appoint Rev. Robert (Bob)
Hetherington and Charles (Steven) Casey to the Health and Human
Services Board.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY' PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Eneida Gvernica, in
the amount of $350.00; Frederick Covan, in the amount of $375.00;
Leslie Morgan, in the amount of $1,050.00; Louis O'Connor, in the
amount of $300.00; Guillermo Marcovici, in the amount of
$2,700.00; The Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount of
$1,150.00; James Holbrook, in the amount of $500,00; Deborah
Harrison, in the amount of $950.00.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Lamar Miller, in the amount of $225.00;
Wardlow Allen CPA, in the amount of $715.00; Matthew Seibel, in
the amount of $200.00; Community Behavioral Sciences, in the
amount of $437.50; Joel Charles, in the amount of $1,900,00.
WITNESS COORDINATION, Travel and Per Diem, in the amount of
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$5,337.77; Payroll, in the amount of $430.00,
COURT ORDERED ATTORNEY CONFLICT, Peary Fowler, in the amount
of $525.30; Angel Ruiz, in the amount of $1,897.50; David AUdlin,
Jr., in the amount of $825.00; Gregory Davila, in the amount of
$982.50; Laurie Hall, in the amount of $427,50; Charles Everett,
in the amount of $3,435.00; Carl Palomino, in the amount of
$350.00; Carol Cimkowski, in the amount of $570.00; Timothy
Nicholas Thomes, in the amount of $350.00; Mark Simms, in the
amount of $862.50; Manuel Garcia, in the amount of $3,011.25;
Bonnie Helms, in the amount of $350.00; Stephen Isherwood, in the
amount of $1,016.25; Jason R. Smith, in the amount of $806.25;
Christopher Meyer, in the amount of $1,173.75.
TRAVEL EXPENSES, Conflict Attorney Travel & Per Diem, in the
amount of $813,79.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Mudrick witt Levy, in the amount of
$826,35; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $1,075.25;
Vicki Lynn Doty, in the amount of $1,854.50; Lori Denufs, in the
amount of $25,00; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of
$1,872.45; Susan Davis, in the amount of $40.00; Amy Landry, in
the amount of $896,25,
COURT INTERPRETER, Thomas Lindsay, in the amount of $35.00;
Julia Seward, in the amount of $25.00; Estrella Garcia, in the
amount of $170.00; Lori Denufs, in the amount of $25.00; Mayda
Maloney, in the amount of $340.00; William Waddell, in the amount
of $290.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the amount of $85.00; Mary Lou Waas,
in the amount of $170.00; Jose Menendez, in the amount of
$895.00; JR Alayon Forti, in the amount of $345.00.
SHERIFF EXTRADITION, Richard D. Roth, in the amount of
$2,205.64.
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES ALL, state of Florida, in the amount
of $412.65.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), 302721-304643, in the amount of
$6,784,552.61
Board approved the County Commission Meeting Minutes of
February 11, 1998 and February 23, 1998.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution setting the
date, time and place for a Public Hearing concerning the proposed
abandonment of a portion of West Canal Drive, Harbor Shores, Key
Largo, Florida,
RESOLUTION NO. 154-1998
See Res. Book No, 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution setting the
date, time and place for a Public Hearing concerning the proposed
abandonment of the right-of-way between parcels C & D, Burlington
Heights, Key Largo.
RESOLUTION NO. 155-1998
See Res, Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
relating to appropriation of County Funds; making legislative
findings regarding a proposed amendment to the Florida
Constitution that would relieve County taxpayers and residents of
the burden of paying for the State Court System and shift the
burden to the State; directing a transfer of $22,623 from the
Reserves in the County General Fund to a Political Committee to
support the contemplated Constitutional Amendment; providing for
severability; providing for the repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith; and providing an effective date.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending section
4(b) of Resolution No. 374-1990 in order to reduce the tank
capacity of a Fixed Base Operation (FBO) Fuel Farm to 10,000
gallons; authorized an FBO to, in the alternative utilize a self-
contained refueling system; and providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 156-1998
See Res. Book No, 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of a Memorandum of Understanding
between Monroe County and the law firm of Siegfried, Rivera,
Lerner, DeLaTorre & Sobel, for litigation against D & J
Industries.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval and authorizing execution
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of DCA Contractual Services Agreement #98-LM-4H-1554-01-004 which
provides funding to Monroe County to develop a local mitigation
strategy plan. Motion carried unanimously.
Community Services Director Peter Horton and John
Richmond addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting approval and
authorizing execution of Amendment to Airport Lease for the Conch
Flyer Restaurant, at the Key West International Airport. Motion
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held rescinding Ordinance #025-
1997 and adopting an amendment to the Official Land Use District
(Zoning) Map requested by David Ethridge for a change from
Maritime Industries (MI) to Urban Residential (UR) for property
described as part of Government Lot 2, in Section 9, Township 66
South, Range 32 East, Tallahassee Meridian, located at 2111
Overseas Highway, Marathon, Vaca Key, Monroe County, Florida,
mile marker 48. The Real Estate Number is 00102520. There was
no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 011-1998
See Ord. Book No. 47 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held rescinding Ordinance #010-
1997 and approving the request filed by Carolyn Voit to amend the
Official Land Use District (Zoning) Map from Suburban Residential
(SR) to Suburban Commercial (SC) for property located at mile
marker 49 and further described as a portion of Sombrero
Properties, Boot Key Parcels 10 and lOA, bordering on Boot Key
Harbor, Section 10 Township 66 South, Range 32 Est, Vaca Key,
Monroe County, Florida, with Real Estate Number Identification
Number 0355430-000. There was no public input. Motion was made
by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
adopt the following Ordinance, Motion carried unanimously,
ORDINANCE NO. 012-1998
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See Ord. Book No. 47 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held rescinding Ordinance #026-
1997 and adopting an amendment to the Official Land Use (Zoning)
map requested by George and Gay Neth for a Change from Improved
Subdivision (IS) to Suburban Commercial (SC) for property located
at 6350 Overseas Highway and described as Lots 1 and 2, Block 2
of Casa Blanca Subdivision, section 11, Township 66 South, Range
32 East, Tallahassee Meridian, Vaca Key, Monroe County, Florida,
Mile Marker 50,4, The Real Estate Number is 336380, There was
no public input, Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 013-1998
See Ord. Book No. 47 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held rescinding Ordinance No, 011-
1997 and approving the request filed by the Monroe County
Planning Department to amend the Official Land Use Maps to change
the zoning from Improved Subdivision (IS) to Improved
SUbdivision-Duplex (IS-D) for property described as Lots 1-13,
Key Colony Subdivision #1; All of Lots 3-7, 9-12, 19, 23-42, Key
Colony Subdivision #2; All of Lots 7-9, Block 2; All of Lots 2-6
And 9-11, Block 3, Lot 3, Block 4; All of Lots 1-6, Block 5, Key
Colony Subdivision #4, section 6, Township 66 South, Range 33
East, Tallahassee Meridian, Key Vaca, Monroe County, Florida,
Mile Marker 53.5. Real Estate Identification Numbers are:
00333670 through 00333790, 00334070 through 00334110, 00334130
through 00334160, 00334230, 00334230-000100, 00334340, 00334270
through 00334340, 00334360 through 00334460, 00335070 through
00335100, 00335130, 00335140 -000100, 00335150, 00335160,
00335170, 00335200, 00225210, 00335220, 00335260, AND 00335300
through 00335350. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt
the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 014-1998
See Ord. Book No, 47 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held rescinding Ordinance #006-
1997 and approving the request filed by Monroe County Planning
Department to change the Official Land Use District (Zoning) Map
from Suburban Residential (SR) to Improved Subdivision (IS) for
property described as Block 4, Lots 1-6 and Block 5, Lots 1-6 and
10, Harbor Shores Subdivision located at mile marker 99 in
Section 32, Township 61 South, Range 39 East and having the Real
Estate Identification Numbers 00522000, 00522010, 00522020,
00522030, 00522040, 00522050, 00522060, 00522070, 00522080,
00522090, 00522100, 00522110 AND 00522150. There was no public
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input. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Ordinance,
ORDINANCE NO. 015-1998
See Ord. Book No, 47 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held rescinding Ordinance #007-
1997 and approving the request filed by Jean Lopresti and Angela
Reynolds to amend the Official Land Use District (Zoning) Map
from Suburban Residential (SR) to Improved Subdivision (IS) for
property located at mile marker 99.5 and further described as
Block 5, Lots 1 and 2, Block 14, Lots 1 and 2, Key Largo Ocean
Shores Addition, Section 32, Township 61 South, Range 39 East,
with Real Estate Identification Numbers 00498820, 00498830,
00500670 and 00500680. These properties lie in section 32,
Township 61 South, Range 39 East. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 016-1998
See Ord. Book No. 47 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held rescinding Ordinance #021-
1997 and approving an amendment to the Official Land Use (zoning)
map requested by Christina Sutton, Emanuel Micelli, Robert Petri,
and John & Ethel Marsteller (Christina Sutton and Amy Slate
Agents) from Urban Residential (UR) to Suburban Commercial (SC)
for properties described as part of Lot 1, and all of Lots 2 and
3, Baywood SUbdivision, section 11, Township 61 South, Range 39
East, Tallahassee Meridian, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida,
mile marker 104. The real estate numbers are 00439590, 00439600,
00439600-000100, and 00439610. There was no public input,
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to adopt the following Ordinance, Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 017-1998
See Ord, Book No, 47 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution renouncing nd disclaiming any right of the County and
the public in an to a portion of Mango Land a/k/a Chickasaw
Street, Eden pine Colony First Addition, Big pine Key, Monroe
County, Florida. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Reich. Motion
carried unanimously,
RESOLUTION NO. 157-1998
See Res. Book No. 138 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending Monroe County Code section 6-31, stating that
permits are not required for certain removal of exotic invasive
vegetation, for the demolition of certain structures, for certain
new construction, and certain home improvements;
Providing for severability; Providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an
effective date, Growth Management Director, Bob Herman addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 018-1998
See Ord. Book No. 47 which is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community services Director, Peter Horton discussed
with the Board a proposed Resolution concerning Minimum Standards
for Commercial Aeronautical Activities by Fixed Base Operators
and other Aeronautical Service Providers at Monroe County
Airports. The Board took no official action,
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Architect Jose Gonzalez gave an update to the Board for
work being performed at the Jackson Square Complex. County
Engineer, Dave Koppel addressed the Board. The Board took no
official action.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The Board discussed the approval to increase the
allocation to the Middle Keys Guidance Clinic by $13,000 which
serves as the Community Transportation Coordinator for Monroe
County. Dr. David Rice, Ph,d; County Administrator, James
Roberts; and Assistant County Attorney Stuart Schurr addressed
the Board. The Board discussed a memorandum dated April 6, 1998,
from Louis LaTorre, Director of Social Services. After Board
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Reich to postpone the item. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Douglass No
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
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commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried,
Community Services Director, Peter Horton and Chairman
of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, Michael Ingram
updated the Board on the Marathon Airport Marketing Committee.
After Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Douglass
and seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt the following
Resolution concerning the designation of Key West and Marathon as
dual destination airports, Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 158-1998
See Res. Book No. 138 which is incorporated herein by reference.
SOUNDING BOARD
H, T. Pont in addressed the Board regarding channel
markers. County Attorney, James T, Hendrick and Growth
Management Director, Bob Herman also addressed the Board. The
Board took no official action,
Bill Barry, representing the Greater Key West Chamber
of Commerce; Matt Babich and Kim Works addressed the Board
concerning the recent decision by the Commission to deny funding
in the future for County employees to participate in the
community education "Leadership Monroe County" program. The item
was referred to the County Administrator.
Mrs, Doris Muller addressed the Board concerning the
noise problem at The Sandbar Restaurant, now known as Kenny's
Cafe located on Barry Avenue, Little Torch Key. Jim McCrae and
Royal Newman representing the Sand Bar; County Attorney, James T.
Hendrick; and Community Services Director, Peter Horton also
addressed the Board. The Board took no official action.
Johnny O'Daniel addressed the Board concerning a
referendum for the incorporation of Key Largo. The Board took no
official action.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Freeman reviewed with the Board a letter
submitted to General Lester Lyles regarding the serious
deficiencies in the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact
Statement for the Eglin Gulf Test Range. The Board took no
official action,
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director, Dent Pierce; Attorney Robert T.
Feldman, representing John Dedek; and County Attorney, James T.
Hendrick, addressed the Board concerning the Lease Agreement with
John Dedek for the concession/restaurant at Higgs Beach. After
Board discussion, motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to continue Mr. Dedek's lease of $1648/per
month (on a month-to-month basis) and go out for bid. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community services Director, Peter Horton gave the
Board an update on the status of the Dodge Lake Enterprises
issue. Attorney Nick Mulik, representing Dodge Lake; County
Attorney, James T, Hendrick; and Growth Management Director, Bob
Herman addressed the Board. The Board took no official action.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Attorney Ralf Brookes of the law firm of Morgan &
Brookes updated the Board on the following legal issues:
O'Daniel-Hill-Dowsett; Burnham; Ambrose-Abbott, Bowling;
Hernandez/McDonald's at Key Largo Shopping Center; Plaza
Associates; Shaddik; New Port Largo; Roy Smith; Tropic Leisure;
Hard Conch Cafe'; and the Sun Cruise Casino boat case.
Mr. Brookes discussed the Vacation Rental Ordinance and
the Department of Community Affairs' approval of the Ordinance
being consistent with the Principles for Guide and Development
which is scheduled for hearing April 20-23, 1998, at the Marathon
Courthouse in Courtroom "B".
County Attorney, James T, Hendrick also discussed the
Tropic Leisure case located within the Village of Islamorada and
updated the Board on the Village Councils' meeting that he and
other individuals attended.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman and Mr. Hendrick
discussed with the Board the commercial moratorium. Mr, Herman
stated that Consultant Ken Kreveling has been hired to develop a
study pertaining to commercial building. The Board took no
official action.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Attorney Nick Mulik, Chairperson of the Local citizens
Task Force on Wastewater addressed the Board concerning a
Resolution of the Local citizens Task Force on Wastewater
recommending that the BOCC should consider making a
recommendation to Representative Debbie Horan to modify the
proposed FKAA Legislation (HB4349) to require that the FKAA Board
become an elected board, No official action was taken.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board, Motion was made by
Mayor London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve the
following:
Resolution evidencing the Board's approval, subject to
certain specified revisions, of a Recommended Order of
Determination of Vested Rights promulgated by the Vested Rights
Hearing Officer, In Re: The application of Andrew P. Andrushko
(Tropic Development, Inc.)
RESOLUTION NO. 159-1998
See Res. Book No. 138 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution evidencing the Board's approval, subject to
certain specified revisions, of a Recommended Order of
Determination of Vested Rights promulgated by the Vested Rights
Hearing Officer, In Re: The application of Cardinal Investment
Company, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 160-1998
See Res. Book No. 138 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution evidencing the Board's approval, subject to
certain specified revisions, of a Recommended Order of
Determination of Vested Rights promulgated by the Vested Rights
Hearing Officer, In Re: The application of American Hardboard Nu
Ply Corporation.
RESOLUTION NO. 161-1998
See Res. Book No. 138 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution evidencing the Board's approval, subject to
certain specified revisions, of a Recommended Order of
Determination of Vested Rights promulgated by the Vested Rights
Hearing Officer, In Re: The application of Jaqualine M. Hamlin;
and granted approval to execute an Order Remanding to the Hearing
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Officer In Re: Jacqualine M, Andrade-Hamlin 98751 Overseas
Highway, Key Largo, FL.
RESOLUTION NO. 162-1998
See Res. Book No, 138 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution evidencing the Board's approval, subject to
certain specified revisions, of a Recommended Order of
Determination of Vested Rights promulgated by the Vested Rights
Hearing Officer, In Re: The application of Driscoll Properties,
Inc.; subject to further refinement at the Key Largo meeting to
reflect 20 units clustered,
RESOLUTION NO. 163-1998
See Res. Book No. 138 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The Board discussed funds being held for the kapok
trees at The Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School.
Mr. Hendrick and County Clerk Danny L. Kolhage addressed the
Board. No official action was taken.
Commissioner Freeman discussed lights at the Harvey
Government Center at Historic Truman School. This matter was
referred to Staff.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Ken Williams, Consulting Engineer with CH2MHill updated
the Board on the Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan.
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman, addressed the Board.
Mr. Herman discussed his recent trip to Washington to
secure $52 million for wastewater funding. Bill Smith, President
of the Florida Keys Contractors' Association addressed the Board
concerning the cesspit replacement program,
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
The Board accepted Monroe County's Safety Program and
Discussion Trends as presented in the document.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator, James Roberts reported to the
Board on the progress of the Navy Commissary building and that it
will be conveyed to the County at no cost.
Mr, Roberts discussed the bomb incident at the Long Key
Recycling Center, Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman granting approval in concept of
a $5000 reward leading to the arrest of the individual or
individuals responsible. The Administrator will bring back
details to the Board, Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned,
Danny L, Kolhage
Clerk of Circuit Court and
ex officio Clerk to the Board
of County Commissioners
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Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk