02/10/1993 Regular 93/63
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, February 10, 1993
Key Colony Beach
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9 : 00 a.m. Present and answering to
roll call were Commissioner Earl Cheal, Commissioner Shirley
Freeman, Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner Mary Kay
Reich, and Mayor Jack London. Also present were Danny Kolhage,
Clerk; Randy Ludacer, County Attorney; Tom Brown, County
Administrator; County Staff; members of the Press and Radio; and
(� the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve Additions, Corrections and
Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator Tom Brown and Martin Firestone
addressed the Board concerning the approval of addendum to TCI
Cablevision of Florida, Inc. Franchise Renewal Agreement and
execution of the Agreement. Motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting approval and
authorized execution of an addendum to TCI Cablevision of
Florida, Inc. Franchise Renewal Agreement. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
r- Commissioner Cheal for approval of compensation to Martin E.
Firestone for professional cable franchise consulting services in
the amount of $49,723 . 50. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
execution of a Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement between
Monroe County and Florida Department of Transportation regarding
the construction of a sewage treatment plant for the Marathon
Airport in the amount of $43, 000. 00.
RESOLUTION NO. 056-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to purchase a $1, 000, 000. 00
Windstorm Insurance policy from the Florida Windstorm
Underwriting Association, for the Card Sound Bridge Facility, at
an annual premium of $39,957.00.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing a
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County
and Florida Department of Transportation regarding the
construction/renovation of the Federal Inspection Station (FIS)
facility at Key West International Airport in the amount of
$150, 000. 00.
RESOLUTION NO. 057-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to award the bid to Ohmeda for
the purchase of an anesthesia machine in the amount of
$85,272 . 30.
Board approved and authorized execution of an agreement
between Monroe County and South Florida Employment and Training
Consortium.
Board granted approval to remove the following property
from the Marathon Airport inventory:
Item #240000-027 Airport Beacon
Item #240000-037 Whirlpool Air-conditioner
Board granted approval of execution of Assignment of
Lease of an aircraft T-hangar at Key West International Airport
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from Patrick J. Ogden, Jr. , to Peter Norquoy.
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Board approved and authorized execution of Agreement
between Monroe County and Gerald Abreu, Sr. , Resident, and Gerald
Abreu, Jr. , Responsible Party, for admission to Bayshore Manor.
Board approved and authorized execution of Agreement
between Monroe County and Grace A. Sparks, Resident, and Richard
A. Heyman, Responsible Party, for admission to Bayshore Manor.
Board approved and authorized execution of Short Term
Residential Agreement between Monroe County and Dorothy Magnuson,
Resident, and Brad Graske, Responsible Party, for admission to
Bayshore Manor.
Board approved and authorized execution of Short Term
Residential Agreement between Monroe County and Clarence
Magnuson, Resident, and Brad Graske, Responsible Party, for
admission to Bayshore Manor.
Board adopted the following Resolution releasing the
Covenant of Unity of Title for Lots 35 and 36, Block 1, Yacht
Club Island, Duck Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 058-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved and authorized execution of an Agency
Contract with Ocean Reef Community Association for sale of
commuter tickets for Card Sound Road and Toll-Bridge.
Board adopted the following Resolution setting date,
time and place for public hearing concerning proposed abandonment
of a 10 foot wide alley running through Block 3, from Georgia
Avenue to Missouri Avenue (a/k/a Marine Avenue) , Tavernier
Subdivision, Key Largo.
RESOLUTION NO. 059-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to award bid and authorized
execution to enter into a contract with Plantation Construction
for the Plantation Key Courthouse Secured Walkway Project in the
amount of $29,000. 00.
Board granted approval to purchase two 12-inch disc-
style wood chippers from Smith Roberts Contracting Equipment,
Inc. , in the total amount of $31, 800. 00.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order
#1 to Warren Electric Contract for the FIS renovation project
increasing the amount of the contract by $1, 325. 00.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order
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#1 to Lower Matecumbe Roads I, adding 136 days to the contract,
and reducing contract amount by $2,595. 60.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order
#2 to the Key West Road I Roadway Improvement Project (Bertha
Street) , decreasing the contract amount by $875.80, and
authorizing the Mayor to execute same.
Board granted approval to install two street lights on
Old U.S. #1 in Islamorada.
Board granted approval of Change Order #2 to the
contract with Mowrey Elevator Service, Inc. , for the replacement
of the existing elevator at the Monroe County Courthouse Annex,
reducing the total contract price by $2,500. 00.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing a
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County
and the Florida Department of Transportation regarding the
construction of auto parking facilities at Key West International
Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 060-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 061-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds for Fiscal Year 1993 .
RESOLUTION NO. 062-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to Rescind
Resolution #563-1992 concerning the Key West International
Airport Lot Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 063-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 064-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds for Fiscal Year 1993 .
REVISED
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RESOLUTION NO. 065-1993
Board approved and authorized execution for Mayor to
submit two Applications for Low Power TV Translator Station
Licenses for TV Translator Channels 47 and 57, West Summerland
Key, Florida.
Board granted approval to remove the following property
from Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corps inventory:
1426-4 Motorola Radio
1426-10 Minitor Pager
1426-13 Minitor Pager
1426-46 Portable Radio
1426-79 Minitor Pager
1426-80 Minitor Pager
Board granted approval to waive requirements and delete
the form PRO2 (Professional Liability) from the Contract
Agreement by and between Monroe County and Aids Help, Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
contract between Monroe County and Upper Keys Youth Association
for $3, 000. 00.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 587-1992 .
RESOLUTION NO. 066-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 067-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 068-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 069-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 070-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 071-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 072-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 073-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 074-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 605-1992 concerning the Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 075-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
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RESOLUTION NO. 076-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board authorized Senior Community Service Employment
Program (SCSEP) , Budget Modification for 1992/93 Fiscal Year with
the National Council on the Aging, Inc. , to increase employee
wages and fringes, for a total increase of $16,400. 00.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order
#4 with D.L. Porter Construction, Inc. , concerning the Key West
Branch Library project in the amount of $3,400. 00.
Board granted approval to award surplus property from
the 1/27/93 bid opening to the highest, willing bidder, and the
following remaining item, be removed from inventory:
1440-17 Max Powell $202 . 00
1440-18 Carol Ann Smith $ 75. 00
1440-19 Jerome Baker $ 15.40
1440-20
1440-32 Items 1140-17 thru 1140-70
1440-33 for the above bidders
1440-49
WK73740
1440-50
WK73740
1440-55A
1440-58A
1440-69
1440-70
1803-363 Remove From Inventory
Board granted award of bid and approval to negotiate a
contract with Diamond Detective Agency for Security Services for
Duck Key Security District.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for Phase
II of Bay Point Park.
Board granted approval to advertise for Harry Harris
Park Improvements.
Board granted approval to advertise for sealed bids for
Maintenance of Monroe County T.V. Translator installations.
Board approved, per Staff conditions and
recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard
Ordinance of Bill and Ashlin Lovelace - 445 square foot garage
below base flood elevation for parking only, on property located
at Lot 16, Block 17, Cudjoe Gardens, Sixth Addition, Zoned IA,
REVISED
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Coastal Flood Zone AE 10 ' , Panel 1492F.
Board approved payment of refund in the amount of
$790. 00 to Shuckers of Key Largo, inasmuch as the applicant has
withdrawn their application.
Board approved and authorized for the Mayor to execute
a letter supporting the extension of the Certificate of Need for
Mariners Hospital.
Board adopted the following Resolution correcting
Resolution No. 597-1992 , concerning the Appeal of Key Largo
Associates, Inc. , due to a Scrivener's error.
RESOLUTION NO. 077-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 078-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 079-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds for Fiscal Year 1993 .
RESOLUTION NO. 080-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
The following Resolution was assigned in error. There *
will be no Resolution No. 081-1993 on record.
RESOLUTION NO. 081-1993
Board granted approval of Amended Contract between
Monroe County and the Domestic Abuse Shelter for $20, 000. 00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement renewing space for the Public Defender's Offices
in Plantation Key in the amount of $14, 400. 00.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval for a request for the following
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expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund:
$ 2,400. 00 - A contribution to the Florida Keys Youth
Club, Inc. , in order to send thirty
students, nine adult chaperons and
possibly one or more DARE Officers to a
statewide Drug Prevention Conference.
$ 300. 00 - To purchase a miniature infrared
illuminator designed to enhance night
vision devices, and the operation of low
light video recorders.
$ 12,000. 00 - To purchase a used Winnebago camper which
will be outfitted primarily as a mobile
crime scene unit.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Board granted approval of Change Order No. 06-001-001
to Contract RS-001 with H. Angelo & Company, for the Public
Record Storage Building, to increase their contract in the amount
of $2,955.01 with no additional days.
Board granted approval of Change Order No. 01-008-007,
post bid addenda through #9 with J.F. Hoff Electric Contract No.
KJ-008 for the New Detention Facility, in e increased amount of
$48, 922 .76.
Board granted approval of Deductive Change Order No.
01-008-006 to Contract No. KJ-008 with J.F. Hoff Electric, and
authorized to have Monroe County direct purchase the
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Unit, in the decreased amount
of $36, 380. 00, with no additional days for the New Detention
Facility.
Board granted approval of the revised values for
Davidson of Florida, Inc. , Contract KJ-023, for the New Detention
Facility.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Board granted approval for Mayor to execute a Local
Government Cooperative Assistance Program Joint Participation
Agreement between Florida Department of Transportation and Monroe
County for the reconstruction of Card Sound Road.
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Board granted approval for the Mayor and County Clerk
to execute .a Memorandum of Agreement between Florida Department
of Transportation and Monroe County regarding a Local Government
Cooperative Assistance Program for the reconstruction of Card
Sound Road.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval of TDC expenditures in the
amount of $536,737.49 - Input date 1/19/93 .
Board granted approval of TDC expenditures in the
amount of $133, 603 . 04 - Input date 01/19/93 .
Board granted approval of TDC expenditures in the
amount of $223,941. 07 - Input date 01/19/93 .
Board granted approval of DAC I allocation in an amount
not to exceed $30, 000. 00 for the production and printing of
100, 000 copies of the Conch Republic Passport. $15, 000. 00
allocated from Advertising Reserves, Fiscal Year 1993, and
$15, 000. 00 provided by American Express.
Board granted approval of a DAC IV allocation in an
amount not to exceed $8, 000. 00 from Advertising Reserves, Fiscal
Year 1993, to reorder and re-edit the Islamorada video, the work
to be done by the original producer of the video (a sole source
provider) .
Board granted approval of DAC IV allocation in an
amount not to exceed $21, 200. 00 from Advertising Reserves, Fiscal
Year 1993 , to Sportfishing Adventures for creation of an
Islamorada Fishing Show to be televised nationally, on cable.
Board granted approval of a DAC V transfer of
$20, 000. 00, set aside for small properties advertising, to the
Advertising Contingency Fund.
Board granted approval to modify TDC Policies and
Procedures, to allow for hand towels as an acceptable
expenditure.
Board granted approval of the reimbursement to K.A.M. ,
Inc. , in the amount of $453 .92 for telephone service.
Board granted approval to accept the proposal from
Prompt Courier Service, to provide courier services at $175.00
per month for the Administrative Offices.
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Board granted approval of payment for video services in
the amount of $1,250. 00 provided by Ralph Budd regarding Keys'
relief efforts following Hurricane Andrew.
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for
Proposal for Telemarketing Services for the Monroe County Tourist
Development Council.
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for
Proposal for National Major Events for the Monroe County Tourist
Development Council.
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for
Proposal for Local Major Events for the Monroe County Tourist
Development Council.
Board approved and authorized execution of a Major
Local Events Agreement with Association for Tourism Development,
for Fantasy Fest 1993 , in an amount not to exceed $110, 000.00.
Board granted approval of an Addendum to the Agreement
with 3406 North Roosevelt Boulevard Corporation, allowing for the
Corporation to have sole authority for personnel decisions.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
Board adopted the following Resolution urging the
continued appropriation of funding for Preservation 2000.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval requesting Florida Department of
Transportation to reconsider lack of "U-Turns" on Stock Island
Key, particularly where businesses are handicapped with lack of
potential business from southbound customers travelling into Key
West on U. S.
Board approved the appointment of Richard Nelson to the
Code Enforcement Board.
Board granted approval for St. Judes Hospital to use
the last 1/2 mile of Key Deer Boulevard on March 3, 1993, from
8: 00 A.M. to 12 : 00 P.M. , for a bike-a-thon and request for a fee
waiver.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved payment of the following invoices/bills:
1. Rosenman & Colin, in the amount of $943 .34 -
for legal services concerning Monroe County
Translator for the month of December 1992 .
2 . Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey,
Crosland & Bramnick, P.A. in the amount of $809.15
- for legal services for Monroe County personnel
matters for the month of January 1993 .
3 . Lopez Funeral Home, in the amount of $450. 00,
for professional services re: Pauper Burial.
4 . Martin-Vegue Funeral Home, in the amount of
$485. 00, for professional services re: Pauper
Burial.
5. Martin-Vegue Funeral Home, in the amount of
$485. 00, for professional services re: Pauper
Burial.
6. General Asphalt Co. , Inc. - Roadway Improvements
for Lower Matecumbe Roads I (Final Payment) , in the
amount of $14, 303 . 02 .
7. International Marine Research, Inc. - Wastewater
Treatment Demonstration Project, in the amount of
$7, 749.99.
8 . Brewer Co. of Florida, Inc. - Roadway Improvements
for Key West Roads I - Bertha Street (Final
Payment) , in the amount of $29, 144 .72 .
9. Mowrey Elevator Company, Inc. - Elevator
Replacement for the Courthouse Annex (Final
Payment) , in the amount of $7, 443.70.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND (501) , #3955-#3960, in the
amount of $70, 149.47.
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UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (144) , #155-#157, in the
amount of $134,716.25.
TRANSLATOR FUND (142) , #391-#393, in the amount of
$13 ,596. 67.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (107-111, 116-121) , #802-
#804, in the amount of $543, 234 . 52 .
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001) , #452-#454, in
the amount of $28, 601. 13 .
FL TRUST FUND (600, 601) , #1034-#1-35, in the amount of
$4,865. 00.
SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE (305) , #118-#121, in
the amount of $1, 148,166.95.
ROAD AND BRIDGE (102) , #744-#746, in the amount of
$113, 309 .87.
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (503) , #214-#216, in the amount
of $28, 608. 69.
PLANNING,BUILDING, &CODE ENFORCEMENT/
PARKS & BEACHES UNINCORPORATED (148, 147) , #421-#424, in
the amount of $230,023 . 13 .
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS (145, 146, 141) , #708-#712, in the
amount of $437, 529.71.
MSD TAX DISTRICTS (414) , #1678-#1680, in the amount of
$1,019, 082 .86.
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS (414) , #304-#306, in the amount of
$1, 117, 227, 37 .
MSD ACQUISITION FUND (415) , #18, in the amount of
$7,784. 00.
LAW LIBRARY FUND (103) , #391-#392, in the amount of
$1, 102.05.
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INS FUND (502) , #555-#559, in the
amount of $706, 670. 19.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001) , #185489-#186671, in the
amount of $6, 524, 644, 56.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND (101) , #1319-#1322, in the
( amount of $59, 457. 00.
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FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (130-134) , #118-#119,
in the amount of $86. 34.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND (401) , #458-#461, in the amount
of $17, 196. 64.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301) , #598-#603, in the amount
of $754, 954 . 37.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND (004) , #771-#774,
in the amount of $65, 001. 38 .
RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM #80, in the amount of
$558. 38.
VENETIAN SHORES SPEC RD DIST (149) , #0029-#0030, in the
amount of $2,760.97.
MARINERS HOSPITAL SPEC TAX (715) , #067-#068, in the
amount of $283 .41.
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS,
Guillermo D. Marcovici, Ph.D. , in the amount of $300. 00; Guidance
Clinic of the Middle Keys, in the amount of $300. 00; Tanju T.
Mishara, Ph.D. , in the amount of $250. 00; Care Center for Mental
Health, in the amount of $250. 00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Maria Betancourt, in the
amount of $2,902 . 50; Candida Cobb, in the amount of $5, 630. 00;
John Rotolo, in the amount of $350. 00; Jason Smith, in the amount
of $350. 00 Stephen Isherwood, in the amount of $660. 00; Donald
Yates, in the amount of $2, 948. 00; Tegan Slaton, in the amount of
$700. 00; William Kuypers, in the amount of $3, 540. 00; Timothy N.
Thomes, in the amount of $1, 926. 01; Charles Everett, in the
amount of $2,500. 00; Roberta S, Fine, in the amount of $350. 00;
Thornton McDaniel, in the amount of $250. 00; Erol Vurol, in the
amount of $741. 67.
OTHER EXPENSES, Witness Lodging, in the amount of
$381.73; Louis Spallone, Clerk, in the amount of $250. 00.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court Reporters, in
the amount of $2, 321.25; Kathleen Fegers, in the amount of
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$1,533 . 50; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $2 ,279. 00;
Amy Landry, in the amount of $1, 369 . 00; Nancy Maleske, in the
amount of $18. 00; Lisa Roeser, in the amount of $1, 361. 25;
National Reporting Service, in the amount of $266. 00; Pioneer
Court Reporting, in the amount of $275. 00; Broward Reporting
Service, in the amount of $267 .70; J R Reporting Associates,
Inc. , in the amount of $103 . 40; Tara Martin, in the amount of
$1,787. 00; Hatin Court Reporting, in the amount of $114. 00.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Eva Carbone, in the amount
of $160. 00; Jose Menendez, in the amount of $65. 00; William
Waddel, in the amount of $80. 00; Marie Penot, in the amount of
$60. 00; Margarita Opperman, in the amount of $210. 00; Sara
O'Neil, in the amount of $25. 00; Susan Tellez, in the amount of
$350. 00; Fermin Pastrana, in the amount of $45. 00; F. Samaha, in
the amount of $25. 00.
TRAVEL EXPENSE, Witness Travel, in the amount of
$409. 00.
EXPERT WITNESS, Deborah Harrison, in the amount of
$950. 00; David Nathanson, in the amount of $375. 00.
REGULAR WITNESS FEES, in the amount of $178. 60.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal to authorize the
purchase of plaques for the New Detention Facility in the
Marathon Government Center identifying the facilities with dates
but omitting any names. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey approving the wording and purchase of two
plaques, one for the Monroe County Detention Facility, and one
for the Marathon Government Center, in an approximate amount of
$750. 00 each.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal No
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman for approval of a Consulting Agreement with
Henry Naubereit as Communications Consultant, at a salary of
$25,200. 00, for one year, and approval to waive indemnification
hold harmless, general liability, professional liability, and
vehicle liability insurance requirements, with the provision that
within six months of the term of this contract, the Board will
publicly seek qualifications for the service. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Mayor London to reconsider the request for the Mayor to execute a
letter supporting the extension of the Certificate of Need for
Mariners Hospital. Motion carried unanimously. After further
discussion, motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve the request for the Mayor to
execute a letter supporting the extension of the Certificate of
Need for Mariners Hospital. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval to accept donation from
the Key West Friends of the Library in the amount of $43 ,408.89
for furniture & fixtures and granted approval to purchase same,
( from R. George & Associates. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval and authorization for the
execution of a Lease Agreement with Loma Alta Associates renewing
space for the State Attorney's Offices in Marathon, in the amount
of $19,800. 00. Motion carried unanimously.
Environmental Management Director Barry Boldissar
addressed the Board concerning item #5 #0976-29 of the inventory
list. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to reconsider the award of the bid on item
#0976-29, said item being a Crusher, pending further Staff
review, and granted approval of the award of bid to the highest
bidder for inventory #4102-157, and to readvertise for bids for
sale of inventory #4102-145, #4102-143 and #4102-115, per Staff
Recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. Board then
discussed the Policy of allowing County Employees to bid on
surplus property items. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Freeman directing
the County Administrator to amend the Purchasing Policies and
Procedures to prohibit County Employees from bidding on surplus
Monroe County property. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
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Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICT
Environmental Management Director Barry Boldissar
addressed the Board concerning his meeting with the Staff of the
City of Key West concerning joint use of waste disposal
facilities and also addressed the Board concerning the continued
negotiation with franchisees, and closure plans for the Monroe
County landfills. No official action was taken.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director Peter Horton addressed the
Board concerning funding and scheduling for the Marathon Terminal
Complex, Key West International Airport Terminal Complex, and
other airport improvements. Mr. Horton also discussed the Key
West Library construction schedule and activities of the South
Florida Employment Training Consortium, (SFETC) . No official
action was taken.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval to purchase Meridian Option
21 Telephone System with associated equipment in the amount of
$100, 000. 00 for the Marathon Government Center. Motion carried
unanimously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Director of Engineering Dave Koppel addressed the Board
concerning a problem with a right-of-way at 42nd Street in
Marathon. Mr. Koppel and Public Works Director Dent Pierce
discussed the fact the court had ordered construction on Key Deer
Boulevard to stop near the proposed sight of the Big Pine School.
Mr. Koppel indicated that a permit application would be
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submitted. The Board and Mr. Pierce also discussed the progress
of the roadwork in Tropical Key Colony Subdivision. County
Attorney Randy Ludacer advised that he had informed Mr. Pierce
that the County was now the owner of the roads in the Subdivision
and that their repair was eligible for use of gas tax funding.
Mr. Pierce discussed pending negotiation with the Army
Corps of Engineers regarding violations at the Marathon
Courthouse parking lot expansion.
Mr. Pierce addressed the Board concerning leasing a
parcel of land between the Teen Center and the tennis courts on
the east side of 33rd Street, Marathon, to the Monroe County
School Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve the sub-leasing of
this property to the School Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval to upgrade the doors at Key
Largo Fire Station #2 for an amount not to exceed $17, 000. 00, and
to waive Purchasing Policies for same, subject to approval of the
necessary lease, and requesting all departments involved to
expedite the process. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director Peter Horton and Jane
Burmer of Greiner, Inc. made a presentation concerning the
Marathon Airport landscape buffer concept. Bob Ernst, Frank
Greenman, Mike Houtte, and Mr. Kopp addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Reich
directing the County Attorney to draft a Lease concerning a
portion of the airport property at the western corner near the
commercial area and bring back to the Board for consideration.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Larry Erskine, attorney for the Land Authority,
addressed the Board concerning the Multi-Party Agreement with the
Florida Land Trust concerning the proposed Coco Plum Beach
Acquisition Project. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal to
request that the Confidentiality Agreement, associated with the
Multi-Party Agreement be changed, by dropping the name of Paul
Wick and adding the County Administrator. Motion died for lack
of a second. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded
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by Commissioner Harvey indicating that it is the Board's
intention to keep the Confidentiality Agreement, deleting the
name of Mr. Paul Wick and adding the name of Sheila DiSanto,
Interim Director of the Land Authority. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal No
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner Reich indicating that it is the Board's
intention to rescind the Multi-Party Agreement except for that
portion allowing individuals included in the Confidentiality
Agreement to see the appraisals and be privy to negotiations.
Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Faga addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to delete Ms. Faga's property namly Lots 23
through Lots 32, Block 21, Coco Plum Beach from the proposed Coco
Plum Acquisition Project. Roll call vote was unanimous.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Mayor Samuel Feiner addressed the Board concerning
approval to advertise a Request for Proposal for Marketing
Director for the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval to advertise the Request
for Proposal for Marketing Director for the Monroe County Tourist
Development Council. Motion carried unanimously.
Vice Chairman of the Tourist Development Council, Tim
Greene addressed the Board concerning the re-evaluation of a
contract extension with Tinsley Advertising. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Mayor London directing TDC to
develop a RFP to solicit proposals for the advertising contract.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Mayor Samuel Feiner addressed the Board concerning
approval to pay K.A.M. , Inc. , all amounts due for telephone
service through January 19, 1993 , upon submission of documented
invoices. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval to pay K.A.M. , Inc. , all
amounts due for telephone service through January 19, 1993, upon
submission of documented invoices. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Samuel Feiner addressed the Board concerning
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approval to accept the proposal from Diversified Services for
cleaning services within the Administrative Office at $304.00 per
month. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval to accept the proposal from
Diversified Services for cleaning services within the
Administrative Office at $304 . 00 per month, on a month-to-month
basis only. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney Randy Ludacer addressed the Board
concerning the status of the case of Hemisphere Equity Realty and
a favorable decision for the County in the Third District Court
of Appeals; Department of Environmental Regulation vs. Monroe
, County concerning airport mangroves; Schmitt vs. Monroe County
concerning the plaintiff's demand for attorney's fees in which a
ruling favorable to Monroe County had been entered; and a
Negotiated Settlement with the Department of Revenue concerning
the Sales Tax issue at Key West International Airport. Mr.
Ludacer advised that the Department of Revenue had accepted a
negotiated amount of $14, 000. 00 in taxes due at the Key West
International Airport by virtue of the Agreements for taxi
service, however, the balance of the claim in excess of
$100, 000. 00, which dealt primarily with rental car agreements had
been dropped. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the proposed Settlement
Agreement with the Department of Revenue concerning the sales tax
at Key West International Airport as described by Mr. Ludacer.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Ludacer also advised that in the
case of DeCarion vs. Monroe County, Monroe County had received a
favorable ruling. Mr. Ludacer advised that a Judicial Advisory
Committee was considering a proposal involving Public Defender
case loads which would have cases in excess of established case
load levels, referred to the County Attorneys of the various
counties of the state. He indicated that he would continue to
work in opposition to any such proposal. Mr. Ludacer advised
that he had prepared a draft contract concerning the Channel 8
Proposal. Mr. Ludacer also indicated that his response to George
Aladro's letter had been forwarded to each Commissioner. Mr.
Ludacer also briefly discussed the provision of Florida Statutes
331. 15 concerning the regulation of taxis.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval for the selection of
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newspaper or newspapers to handle the delinquent tax
advertisements for 1992 - as requested by Harry F. Knight, Tax
Collector. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator Tom Brown and Tax Collector Harry
F. Knight addressed the Board concerning receipt of an
unsolicited letter of intent to purchase Truman School,
authorization to publish notices calling for bids for the
purchase of Truman School, and authorization to commission two
market value appraisals of this property. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
approve the Staff Recommendation, of publishing the notice of
calling for bids for the purchase of the Truman School property
and acquire two fair market value appraisals. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney Randy Ludacer addressed the Board
concerning his letter dated February 4, 1993, from him to South
Miami Hospital regarding Barefoot Cay.
Commissioner Cheal discussed the open position of
Assistant County Attorney and the pending replacement of that
position formerly held by Raul Aguilar. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Freeman not to
fill the open position of Assistant County Attorney at this time,
subject to future evaluation. 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.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
County Attorney Randy Ludacer addressed the Board
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concerning the consideration to draft a Monroe County Ordinance
authorizing Monroe County to administer a mangrove alteration
program, draft a resolution to Florida Department of Natural
Resources, and Department of Environmental Regulation, also a
Memorandum of Understanding between DNR, DEVR and Board of
Trustees of Internal Trust Fund. Motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Mayor London directing the County Attorney
to prepare his exceptions to the proposed ordinance and to mail
them to Mr. Bill Roberts, Attorney in Tallahassee, Florida.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Reich discussed the following items:
Approval of a Resolution providing that a newly elected
County Commissioner may remove members of the Citizen Advisory
Task Force Committee for Small Cities Community Development Block
Grants appointed by the Commissioner's predecessor.
Approval of a Resolution providing that a newly elected
County Commissioner may remove members of the Port Authority
Committee appointed by the Commissioner's predecessor.
Approval of a Resolution providing that a newly elected
County Commissioner may remove members of the Environment
Committee and Transportation Committee appointed by the
Commissioner's predecessor.
Approval of a Resolution providing that a newly elected
County Commissioner may remove members of the Open Cuba Advisory
Committee appointed by the Commissioner's predecessor.
Approval to advertise an Ordinance amending various
Code Sections and County Ordinances concerning removal of
appointees to various Committees and Advisory Boards.
Approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Section
9.5-22 (d) (22) concerning removal of planning commission
appointees.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich to approve the above
mentioned items. Motion died for lack of a second.
Commissioner Freeman discussed the approval of a
Resolution requesting the State of Florida to identify funding
sources to be appropriated to Monroe County for implementing the
Dwelling Allocation Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan and Land
Development Regulations. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman
and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to adopt the following
Resolution requesting the State of Florida to identify funding
sources to be appropriated to Monroe County for implementing the
Dwelling Allocation Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan and Land
Development Regulations. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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RESOLUTION NO. 083-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Freeman discussed the orientation that she
and Commissioner Reich had recently attended in Tallahassee. She
indicated that program included health care items, the cost of
courts and Article V costs, and solid waste matters.
Commissioner Reich also discussed the development of regional
groups for solid waste disposal and other issues. No official
action was taken.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution concerning
indigent health care. Motion carried unanimously. ,
RESOLUTION NO. 083A-1993
See Res. Book No. 113 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator Tom Brown addressed the Board
concerning the Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. , request
for personnel reclassification. Mr. Brown recommended denial of
the request. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to approve the recommendation of the
County Administrator and deny the request. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Brown advised that Board that the pending
City/County Commissioner Meeting would include matters involving
joint solid waste activities of the City of Key West and Monroe
County. Board entered into discussion as to other items that
could be placed on the agenda. Commissioner Cheal requested that
the agenda include an item as to how the City of Key West and the
County could work together on the proposed Channel 8 Project.
Commissioner Cheal also asked that the County Administrator and
the City of Key Manager report on those items previously referred
to them for joint consideration and also selection of future
items of concern. Commissioner Harvey asked that the possibility
of a joint agency meetings be considered. Commissioner Reich
asked that consideration for quarterly meetings between the
County and City Commissioner be discussed. Mr. Brown also
advised the Board that he would be giving a report concerning the
Boot Key Bridge at the next meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was
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adjourned.
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
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Deputy Clerk