01/19/1994 Regular 94/10
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, January 19, 1994
Holiday Inn Beachside/Key West
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9 : 00 A.M. , on the above date, in Key
West. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioners Earl
Cheal, Shirley Freeman, Wilhelmina Harvey, Mary Kay Reich and
Mayor London. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel
C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; Randy Ludacer, 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.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve Additions, Corrections, or
Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval of the Planning Commission
recommendation to approve Resolution No. P46-93 , wherein the
Planning Commission approved the 1993 Annual Report of the
Dwelling Unit Allocation Ordinance, submitted by the Director of
Planning.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 047-1987 and authorizing the collection of a
service fee by Monroe County for dishonored checks as provided
for in Section 832 . 07, Florida Statutes.
RESOLUTION NO. 003A-1994
See Res. Book No. 120 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board authorized payment to the City of Key West on the
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impact fees assessed to the New Detention Facility in the amount
of $221,540. 00 to offset any costs the County may incur in
complying with the terms of the Community Impact Assessment
Statement conditions concerning traffic.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY'S, Candida Cobb, in the amount
of $1,942 .50; Diana Curtis-Reif, in the amount of $1, 086. 00; John
Rotolo, in the amount of $5,848. 50; Jason Smith, in the amount of
$1,427.50; Jeffrey Meyer, in the amount of $785. 00; Marshall
Wiseheart, in the amount of $350. 00; Erol Vural, in the amount of
$547.40; Thornton McDaniel, in the amount of $350. 00; Roberta
Fine, in the amount of $1, 666.76; Stephen Isherwood, in the
amount of $2, 615. 00; Tegan Slaton, in the amount of $907. 50;
William Kuypers, in the amount of $5,250.78.
OTHER EXPENSES, Witness Lodging, in the amount of
( $1, 663 .48; State of Florida, in the amount of $286. 95.
REGULAR WITNESS FEES, Witness Payroll, in the amount of
$32 . 60.
COURT REPORTERS, Billie Jean Fase, in the amount of
$1, 647 . 00; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of
$1, 684.90; Lisa Roeser, in the amount of $737. 50; Florida Keys
Reporting, in the amount of $1, 087 .25; Kathleen A. Fegers, in the
amount of $2, 184 .25; Nancy Maleske, in the amount of $1, 809.50;
Tara Martin, in the amount of $261.94.
COURT INTERPRETERS, Diego Rivera, in the amount of
$85. 00; Eva Carbone, in the amount of $170. 00; Jr. Alayon, in the
amount of $185. 00; Jose R. Menendez, in the amount of $355. 00;
Jose Estevz, in the amount of $170. 00; Susan Tellez, in the
amount of $105. 00; William G. Waddel, in the amount of $290. 00.
TRAVEL EXPENSE, Witness Travel, in the amount of
$1, 093 . 00.
EXTRADITION, in the amount of $1, 086. 00.
WARRANTS
Board approved the following Warrants:
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WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND (501) , #4020-#4023 , in the
amount of $42, 035.70.
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (144) , #203-#206, in the
amount of $63,574 .90.
TRANSLATOR FUND (142) , #458-#461, in the amount of
$15,573 . 38.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (107-111, 116-121) , #858-
#865, in the amount of $665, 180.75.
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND (002) , #502-#506, in
the amount of $87, 660.99.
FL TRUST FUND (600, 601) , #1062-1063 , 1065, in the
amount of $142, 678 .49.
SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE (305) , #169-#174, in
the amount of $1, 172, 295. 22 .
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (503) , #269-#273 , in the amount
of $96,981.49.
PLANNING,BUILDING,& CODE ENFORCEMENT/
PARKS & BEACHES UNINCORPORATED (148, 147) , #476-#481, in
the amount of $413 ,526.29 .
MSD TAX DISTRICTS (145, 146, 141) , #770-#773 , in the
amount of $356,732 . 13 .
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS (414) , #361-#366, in the amount of
$583 , 379.96.
LAW LIBRARY FUND (103) , #429-431, in the amount of
$2, 001. 60.
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INS FUND (502) , #629-#632, in the
amount of $329, 866.45.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001) , #205753-#207761, in the
amount of $16,261,251.40.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND (101) , #1403-#1409, in the
amount of $4, 369, 320.89.
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (130-134) , #153-#157,
in the amount of $5, 016.78.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND (401) , #520-524, in the amount
C„; of $80, 664.23 .
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CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301) , #673-#678, in the amount
of $583 , 872 .48.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND (004) , #860-#864,
in the amount of $606,493 . 58 .
RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM #00081, in the amount of
$8, 500. 00.
VENETIAN SHORES SPEC RD DIST (149) , #0052-#0055, in the
amount of $5, 232 . 68 .
MARINERS HOSPITAL SPEC TAX (715) , #083-#086, in the
amount of $21, 843 . 60.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (100) , #0067, in the
amount of $32 . 25.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to the existing contract between Monroe County and
Monroe County Fire Equipment for fire extinguisher service.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and Monroe Fire Extinguisher for
fire extinguisher service.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to continue to the February 15 and 16, 1994
Board Meeting in Key Largo, the consideration of the Parks and
Recreation Board's unanimous recommendation to direct Staff to
construct a barrier in the park located at Atlantic Boulevard and
Garden Cove Drive, MM 106, Key Largo, to prohibit the launching
of boats in an area that does not comply with Section 9 . 5-345 (m) ,
Environmental Design Criteria for Mangroves and Submerged Lands,
Monroe County Land Development Regulations. Motion carried
unanimously.
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman discussed a hand
out concerning the time frame for building your typical, one-
story single family residence (from allocation award to
completion) and a time frame for starting the foundation of your
single-family residence (from allocation award to before auger
inspection) . No official action was taken.
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There was no report on the update of legal issues by
Special Litigation Counsel, James T. Hendrick, due to Mr.
Hendrick being in California.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator, James Roberts discussed the
receipt of an appraisal for parcels on Big Coppitt Key for
potential recreation area.
Mr. Roberts updated the Board on the strategic planning
process.
Mr. Roberts discussed the revised budget process for
Fiscal Year 1995.
SOUNDING BOARD
Steven P. Steiro discussed a road name change in Cahill
Pines and Palms Subdivision on Big Pine Key, Florida. Public
Works Director, Dent Pierce, addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to prepare an appropriate Resolution for
adoption at the next Board meeting changing the name of the road
in the Cahill Pines and Palms Sub-division of Big Pine Key known
as Dennis Drive to Coral Road, contingent upon review by Staff.
Motion carried unanimously.
Michelle Grivjack discussed the Health and
Rehabilitative Services designating a single-family home on
Little Torch Key as an Adult Congregate Living Facility After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to adopt the following Resolution directing
the County Attorney to prepare a Resolution appealing to our
Legislative Delegation to seek a repeal of F.S. 419 . Roll call
vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 004-1994
See Res. Book No. 120 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the streamline process as
identified in the County Administrator's document titled Fiscal
Year 1995 Budget Preparation Process, dated January 12, 1994 .
Motion carried unanimously.
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DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Attorney Joseph B. Allen, III, representing the Cuban
Refugee Center, updated the Board concerning a new site for the
Cuban Refugee Center. No official action was taken.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Extension Services Director, Doug Gregory, presented
the document titled The Monroe County Cooperative Extension
Service Department Report, dated January 1994. No official
action was taken.
County Administrator, James Roberts, Representative of
Paramount Pictures, Ken Lavet, and Growth Management Director,
Bob Herman, addressed the Board concerning approval for "Drop
Zone", a movie to be made by Paramount Pictures at various
locations throughout the Keys. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Reich to
waive normal permitting procedures and declare the structures
temporary in nature, therefore, not requiring building permits.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Linda Jordan, representing Prompt Courier Service,
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Freeman approving
Staff recommendation authorizing execution of an Agreement
between Monroe County and Buccaneer Courier, including an
additional stop overlooked in the original bid packet. Effective
date for the Agreement will be March 1, 1994 in order to allow
the present courier proper notification. The Board granted
approval of a request in the amount of $5,500. 00 to be funded by
the Board of County Commissioners contingency funds due to a
budget deficit. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY CLERK
County Clerk, Danny L. Kolhage, Monroe County's
Financial Advisor, Lavon Wisher of Public Financial Management,
and Engineering Director, Dave Koppel, discussed the defeasance
of the Card Sound Bridge Revenue Bonds. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Mayor London to
approve the recommendation of the Financial Advisor to defease
the issue immediately to call the Bonds, and authorize Public
Financial Management - Squire, Sanders & Dempsey to proceed.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Billy Causey, of the Florida Keys National Marine
Sanctuary, presented a video on the Florida Keys National Marine
Sanctuary Draft Management Plan. H. T. Pontin addressed the
Board. No official action was taken.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Commissioner Cheal discussed the appointment of
Priscilla Teasdale as Safety Director. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
approve the appointment of Priscilla Teasdale as Safety Director.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman authorizing the County Administrator not to
penalize the individual for assuming greater responsibilities and
authority within the County, and that she be kept at her present
salary level. Roll call vote was unanimous.
County Administrator, James Roberts, and County
Attorney, Randy Ludacer, discussed the recommendation not to
approve renewal of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan's contract
renewal, due in February, 1994 . After discussion, motion was
made by Mayor London and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to
approve the County Administrator or other appropriate authority,
to prepare a demand letter to Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan for
the approximate $475, 000. 00 owed to the County as a result of
inaccurate cost estimates. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to enter into litigation to collect the
approximate amount of $475, 000. 00 if Post, Buckley, Schuh &
Jernigan does not make payment. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve the 1994 revised Board of County
Commissioner meeting dates. Said revised meeting dates are
attached hereto and made a part hereof. Motion carried
) unanimously.
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DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Office of Management and Budget Director, Melonie
Bryan, addressed the Board concerning a Special Assessment in the
amount of $840.33 assessed to Rodney H. Morrison, located at Lot
17, Block 7, Tropical Key Colony Subdivision. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
release Rodney H. Morrison from 100% of the assessment ($840. 33) .
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution concerning
the Transfer of Funds. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 005-1994
See Res. Book No. 120 which is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Engineering Director, Dave Koppel, discussed the Public
Service Building Sewage Treatment Plant on Stock Island. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve the following Staff
recommendation:
1. Issue a check to the "Department of Environmental
Protection" in the amount of $900. 00.
2 . Authorization for the Mayor to execute a Short
Form Consent Order with the Department of
Protection.
3 . Approval of pending budget amendment of 1 cent
infrastructure. Request for utilization of these
funds to be presented at the next Board of County
Commissioner' s Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Public Works Director, Dent Pierce and Henry Arnold
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve the proposal from
Henry Arnold for the purchase of the trailer located at Sombrero
Beach in the amount of $13 , 000. 00. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution concerning
the Transfer of Funds, as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 006-1994
See Res. Book No. 120 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Norman Fuller, President of Ecurie Vitesse Sports Car
Club, addressed the Board concerning a request from Ecurie
Vitesse Sport's Car Club to use Big Torch Key Road on March 6 and
November 13, 1994, and to use Loop Road, Lower Sugarloaf Key, on
April 24 and October 8, 1994, all events from 6: 00 A.M. till 8: 00
P.M. ; also asking for a three year prior approval with same
requirements. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to grant approval contingent upon
the applicant submitting the following items two weeks prior to
the event:
1. Certificate of Insurance - 1, 000, 000. 00 General
Liability, listing the events and Monroe County as
additional insured.
2 . A deputy at the event to direct traffic at
applicants expense.
3 . Notification to all emergency rescue agencies.
4 . Applicant pay User Fees of $150. 00 for each days
use for a total of $750. 00; and
5. Prior to, and after each event, necessary clean up
of the area being used.
Regarding the three year prior approval request, Staff
recommends the same requirements as listed above and that the
dates be presented to the Public Works Department at the
beginning of each year until 1997.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to allow the County Administrator to seek
proposals on bids for the Tax Collector's Delinquent Tax
advertisements for 1993 . Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning a Budget Amendment
for the Capital Project Fund #304 for Fiscal Year 1994 . There
was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
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See Res. Book No. 120 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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A Public Hearing was held concerning a Budget Amendment
for the Road and Bridge Fund #102 for Fiscal Year 1994. There
was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 008-1994
See Res. Book No. 120 which is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor London nominated John Rolli to serve on the
Career Service Council, and Commissioner Reich nominated Jim
Ruddy to serve on the Career Service Council.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to close nominations. Motion carried
unanimously.
The proceeded to ballot on the two candidates on the
basis of the lowest point total being the individual selected,
with the following results:
Cheal Freeman Harvey Reich London Total
Ruddy 2 2 1 1 2 8
Rolli 1 1 2 2 1 7
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve the selection of John Rolli to
serve on the Career Service Council. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
Isabel C. DeSantis
Deputy Clerk
- } °' BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONEF
1 I MAYOR,Jack London,District 2
0 U N TY M Q N R O G ^� Mayor Pro Tem,A Earl Cheal,District 4
.� �._ • Wilhelmina Harvey,District 1
s,, KEY WEST FLORIDA 33040 liY,.i E ;. Shirley Freeman,District 3
(305)294-4641 i4'`s' +.,!1;:�ar -.-C Mary Kay Reich,District 5
MEMORANDUM. 'Lt 10"
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TO: Mayor London & Commissioners
FROM: James L. Roberts
County Administrator
SUBJECT: 1994 Revised BOCC Meeting Dates
DATE: January 6, 1994
Agenda
Meeting Date Deadline Location
f_, 1/19/94 - 1/20/94 1/6/94 Key West Holiday Inn Beachside
2/15/94 - 2/16/94 2/3/94 Key Largo Library
3/23/94 - 3/24/94 3/10/94 Marathon Government Center
4/20/94 - 4/21/94 4/7/94 Key West Holiday Inn Beachside
5/17/94 - 5/18/94 5/5/94 Key Largo Library
6/15/94 - 6/16/94 6/2/94 Marathon Government Center
7/20/94 - 7/21/94 7/7/94 Key West Holiday Inn Beachside
8/16/94 - 8/17/94 8/4/94 Key Largo Library -•
9/21/94 - 9/22/94 9/8/94 Marathon Government Center
10/19/94 - 10/20/94 10/6/94 Key West Holiday Inn Beachside
11/15/94 - 11/16/94 11/3/94 Key Largo Library
12/14/94 - 12/15/94 12/1/94 Marathon Government Center
Key Largo Library Marathon Gov't Center Holiday Inn Beachside
Tradewinds Shopping Center 2798 Overseas Hwy 3841 N. Roosevelt Blv