03/04/1993 Regular 93/98
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Thursday, March 4, 1993
Key West
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 Mary Kay Reich, and Mayor Jack London.
Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey was absent. 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 Reich to approve Additions, Corrections and
Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Jose Ramirez, Airport Maintenance Technician, Key West
International Airport, Community Services Division, was
presented with the Employee of the Month Award for the month of .
December, 1992 .
A Mayor's Proclamation proclaiming March, 1993 as Elder
Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month was made.
A Presentation to the Friends of the Library
recognizing their contributions to the Key West Branch Library
was made.
A Mayor' s Proclamation proclaiming April, 1993, as
Clean Florida Keys Month was made.
Helen Yaniz, Code Enforcement Liaison, was presented
with the Employee of the Month Award for the month of October,
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1992 .
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval to purchase (4) new 1993 F-150
pick up trucks from Duncan Ford in the total amount of
$38,780. 00, for Central Services, Public Works Division.
Board granted approval to purchase (1) new 1993 3/4 ton
cargo van from Maroone Chevrolet in the total amount of
$11, 060. 00, for Central Services, Public Works Division.
Board adopted the following Resolution to enter into a
Memorandum of Agreement and Joint Participation Agreement between
Florida Department Of Transportation and Monroe County for the
reconstruction of Card Sound Road.
RESOLUTION NO. 090-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorization for Mayor to
_y execute an addendum to Agreement with Animal Disposals & Private
Cremations renewing the agreement for disposal of animal
carcasses in the amount of $5. 16 per carcass, based on a minimum
of sixty (60) carcasses per trip.
Board granted approval and authorization for Mayor to
execute an Addendum to Agreement with Ace Building Maintenance
renewing the agreement for janitorial services at Jackson Square
in the amount of $17, 160. 00 per year.
Board granted approval and authorization for Mayor to
execute an Addendum to Agreement with Ace Building Maintenance to
include Wing IV in the Public Service Building's Janitorial
Contract at an additional cost of $380. 00 per month
Board granted approval and authorization for Mayor to
execute an Addendum to Agreement with Mowrey Elevator Service,
Inc. , renewing the agreement for elevator maintenance and
service, Monroe County Courthouse Annex Elevator #3998 (jail
kitchen) , in the amount of $960. 00 per year.
Board granted approval and authorization for Mayor to
execute and Addendum to Agreement with Jayne's Cleaning Service,
Inc. , renewing the agreement for janitorial services at the
Marathon Government Center Annex in the amount of $11,727.36,
(increased by CPI - 1.8%) .
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 091-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 092-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 093-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 094-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 095-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 096-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 097-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 098-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 099-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Decrease of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 100-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds for Fiscal Year 1993 .
RESOLUTION NO. 101-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to rescind
Resolution No. 607-1992 concerning the Key West Airport Parking
Lot Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 102-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
contract with American Red Cross of the Upper Keys for $10, 000.00
for human service provider funding.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
License Renewal Applications and Certifications concerning
exposure to radio frequency radiation, for 25 translator
channels.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Lease renewal for a gazebo at Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of sign
Lease for Value Rent-A-Car at Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of sign
Lease for Hertz Rent-A-Car at Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of sign
Lease with Vehicle Management Services, Inc. d/b/a Thrifty Rent-
A-Car at Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of sign
Lease with The Association for Tourism Development at Key West
International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of sign
Lease with Hawk's Cay Resort and Marina at the Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of sign
Lease for The Pier House at Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of sign
Lease for The Key Ambassador at Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of sign
Lease for Alamo Rent-A-Car at Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of sign
Lease for Budget Rent-A-Car at Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of sign
Lease for Knight Realty, Inc. at Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of sign
Lease for The Casa Marina at Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Lease renewal for US Air Express Airlines at Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Lease renewal for US Air Express at Key West International
Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Lease agreement for American Eagle Airlines at Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Lease agreement for Chalk's International Airlines at Key West
International Airport.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Lease agreement for Vintage Airways at Key West International
Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Lease agreement for Comair, Inc. Airlines at Key West
International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Lease agreement for American Eagle Airlines at Key West
International Airport.
Board granted approval to purchase one (1) Dodge
Dynasty vehicle for the Code Enforcement Department at State
Contract price of $9, 231. 00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 5 between Monroe County and D.L. Porter
Construction in the increased amount of $8, 140. 00, for the Key
West Branch Library project.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing a
Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of State, Bureau of
Archives and Records Management for photographic preservation in
the amount of $4, 105. 00.
RESOLUTION NO. 103-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of collection of Code
Enforcement Board lien on the property of Estella Price in the
amount of $300. 00.
Board granted approval of Amendment to Contractual
Agreement of Title IIA Intake/Assessment Program between South
Florida Employment and Training Consortium and Monroe County in
the amount of $55, 573 . 00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Agreement between Monroe County and Maxine Lomax, Resident and
Bill Gillette, Responsible Party, for admission to Bayshore
Manor.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Agreement between Monroe County and Celia Sproat, Resident and
Edna J. Damron, Responsible Party, for admission to Bayshore
Manor, commencing on 2/8/93 .
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Agreement between Monroe County and Celia Sproat, Resident and
Edna J. Damron, Responsible Party, for admission to Bayshore
Manor, commencing on 4/2/93 .
REVISED
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Spirit Towing and
Assistance for the emergency removal of DV091132 .
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
filing of a Grant Application between Monroe County and the
Department of Natural Resources Boating Improvement Fund for the
emergency removal of DV0911221.
RESOLUTION NO. 103A-1993 .
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and execution of Addendum to
Agreement between Monroe County and Reef Relief for an Extension
of time to complete the U-bolt Installation Project along the
reef tract.
Board granted approval to renew Property Insurance with
USF&G, and to accept renewal option at an annual premium of
$267,292 .
Board granted approval to accept proposal by Motorola
Communications and Electronics, Inc. , dated February 4, 1993, for
the purchase of a U.H.F. FM two-way radio communications system
equipment at G.S.A. GSOOK93AGS0680, contract price of
$227, 911.45, and granted approval to prepare contract for same.
Board granted approval to remove the following surplus
property from County Attorney' s inventory:
Item #0300-94 Sanyo Memo-Scriber
Item #2103-038 Cocaweed Brown Chrome Chair
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County and Clean Florida �E
Keys, Inc. This item is brought up again at a later time in this
meeting and continued to the next Board meeting.
Board granted approval to remove the following surplus
property from Public Works capital equipment inventory and
advertise bids for sale:
Item #0940-160 1976 F-700 Item #0901-130 1986 Diplomat
Item #0901-114 1986 Diplomat Item #0940-175 1980 C-70
Item #Unassigned 1987 Diplomat Item #1807-63 1984 Diplomat
Item #0903-553 1987 Diplomat Item #1809-6 1984 Diplomat
Item #0920-397 1983 RAM-350 Item #0903-614 1987 Diplomat
Item #1807-37 1983 Diplomat Item #0940-89 1983 RAM-150
Item #0940-137 1975 F-700 Item #0901-129 1984 Diplomat
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Board granted approval to advertise for bids to
reconstruct Card Sound Road.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing
for March 23, 1993 at 5: 05 pm regarding a Budget Amendment for
the Unincorporated Area Service District Planning, Building, Code
Enforcement, Fire Marshal Fund #148.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance adding
subsection (f) to Sec. 6-57, Monroe County Code, concerning the
requirements of contractors' advertisements.
Board granted approval to remove the following vehicles
from Social Services/Transportation inventory, and to advertise
bids for sale:
Item #1838-1 Plymouth Van
Item #1838-2 Plymouth Van
Item #1838-3 Plymouth Van
Board granted approval to remove the following surplus
property from the Key West International Airport inventory, and
to advertise bids for sale:
) Item #7201-190 Radio Portacom
Board granted approval to refund Michael C. Coppola,
Jr. , $397. 50 inasmuch as Permit No. 9210004876 will not be used.
Board granted approval to refund Kenneth Druckman,
$500. 00, inasmuch as HRS denied request after use/transfer of
development right application was paid.
Board granted approval to refund Mother Nature's
Enterprises, Inc. $80. 00, inasmuch as two applications were filed
for the same job.
Board granted approval to refund Sunny Highlands
Estates, Inc. $1, 123 .82, inasmuch as the impact fee was paid
twice in error.
Board approved, per Staff conditions and
recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard
Ordinance of Joe Miklas - 960 square foot detached garage
enclosure below base flood elevation, for parking only, on
property located on Lots 7 & 8, Block 10, Largo Beach
Subdivision, Key Largo Zoned IS, Coastal Flood Zone AE11 ' , Panel
0994F.
Board granted approval of acceptance of grant offer
from FAA in the amount of $1, 396, 477 . 00 to help finance the
Marathon Airport Terminal Complex.
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Board granted approval to waive and delete the
"additional insured" requirement for Professional Liability and
General Liability from the contract with the Guidance Clinic of
the Middle Keys, Inc.
Board granted approval of Assignment of Lease between
Wayne F. Rice and Susan Rice, and Hawks Cay Investors, Ltd. , and
Duck Key Property Owners Association, Inc. , to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioner for property lease at Duck Key.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 104-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds for Fiscal Year 1993 .
RESOLUTION NO. 105-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Board granted approval for Ace Building Maintenance
continue to perform janitorial services at 1315 Whitehead Street
on a month to month basis, in the amount of $475. 00 per month
(current contract amount) until the relocation of offices from
this building is complete.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND (501) , #3961-#3963, in the amount
of $50, 104. 01.
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (144) , #158-#160, in the amount
. of $7,207. 07 .
TRANSLATOR FUND (142) , #394-#396, in the amount of
$14, 067. 58.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (107-111, 116-121) , #805-#807,
in the amount of $311, 655. 53 .
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND (002) , #455-#457, in the
amount of $46, 818. 60.
FL TRUST FUND (600, 601) , #1036-#1038, in the amount of
$13,218.48.
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SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE (305) , #122-#125 in the
amount of $1, 691,804 . 15.
ROAD AND BRIDGE (102) , #747-#749, in the amount of
$108, 173 . 15.
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (503) , #217-#221, in the amount
of $19,929. 96.
PLANNING,BUILDING, & CODE ENFORCEMENT/
PARKS & BEACHES UNINCORPORATED (148, 147) , #425-#427, in the
amount of #216, 308.78.
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS (145, 146, 141) , #713-#715, in the amount
of $131, 129.90.
• MSD TAX DISTRICTS (414) , #1681-#1683, in the amount of
$435,964.45.
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS (414) , #307-#310, in the amount of
$1,000,551. 06.
LAW LIBRARY FUND ( (103) , #393-#395, in the amount of
$1,465.42 .
GROUP INSURANCE FUND (502) , #560-#565, in the amount of
$183 , 658. 61.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001) , #186672-#187923 , in the amount
of $9, 193 , 975.29 .
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND (101) , #1323-#1327, in the amount of
$2, 171, 606. 60.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND (401) , #462-#464, in the amount of
$17, 387 .26.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301) , #604-#607, in the amount of
#123,588. 02 .
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND (004) , #775-#778, in
the amount of $78, 150. 98 .
VENETIAN SHORES SPEC RD DIST (149) , #0031-#0033 , in the
amount of $5, 036. 97 .
M.S.D. JUDGMENT FEES #10, in the amount of $551.06.
MARINERS HOSPITAL SPEC TAX (715) , #069-#070, in the amount
of 5, 157 . 33 .
FINES AND FORFEITURES
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Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION: Care Center for
Mental Health, in the amount of $500. 00; Guidance Clinic of the
Middle Keys, in the amount of $500. 00; Louis O'Connor, in the
amount of $250. 00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS: Thornton McDaniel, in the amount
of $1,465. 00; Jeffrey B. Meyer, in the amount of $1,587.50; John
Rotolo, in the amount of $350. 00; William Kuyper, in the amount
of $740.00; Stephen Isherwood, in the amount of $1,050.00; Donald
Yates, in the amount of $1,284. 00; Tegan Slaton, in the amount of
$565. 00; Timothy N. Thomes, in the amount of $1,743 . 10; Charles
Everett, in the amount of $1, 370. 00; Max Fischer, in the amount
of $350. 00; Margaret Broz, in the amount of $138. 32 ; Leighton G.
Morse, in the amount of $2,767.92; Jason Smith, in the amount of
$700.00; Kathryn Yates, in the amount of $2, 618. 50; Candida Cobb,
in the amount of $1, 400. 00.
OTHER EXPENSES: Witness Lodging, in the amount of $225. 62;
State of Florida, in the amount of $45. 00; David Burns
Investigations, in the amount of $737 . 50; Behavior Changers, in
the amount of $93 .75.
) REGULAR WITNESS FEES: in the amount of $140. 00.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES: Associated Court Reporters, in the
amount of $1, 601. 00; Kathleen Fegers, in the amount of $528.00;
Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $2 , 149. 12 ; Amy Landry,
in the amount of $2, 109.75; Nancy Maleske, in the amount of
$1, 082.50; Lisa Roeser, in the amount of $82 . 50; Terry L. Gill,
CSR, in the amount of $139. 95; Sandra G. Johnson, in the amount
of $1, 118 . 00.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES: Eva Carbone, in the amount of
$75. 00; Jose Menendez, in the amount of $535. 00; Marie Penot, in
the amount of $80. 00; Margarita Opperman in the amount of
$135. 00; Sara O'Neil, in the amount of $40. 00; Susan Tellez, in
the amount of $165. 00; Margarita Ogg, in the amount of $25. 00;
Witold G. Wojaczek, in the amount of $25. 00; JR Alayon, in the
amount of $70. 00; Elke Lutz, in the amount of $55. 00; Juan
Borges, in the amount of $25. 00; Karin Goddard, in the amount of
$25. 00.
TRAVEL EXPENSE: Witness Travel, in the amount of $1,725. 00.
EXPERT WITNESS: Behavior Changers, in the amount of
$1,700. 00; David Nathanson, on the amount of $1, 050. 00.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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1. Rosenman & Colin, in the amount of $1,846.78,
for legal services concerning Monroe County
translator for the month of January 1993 .
2 . Public Financial Management, in the amount of
$2,537.25 for advisory services for the month of
January 1993 .
3 . Warren Electric of Key West, Inc. in the amount of
$2,417. 50 for electrical work at Key West
International Airport/Customs
Office (Final Payment) .
4 . Parker Refrigeration, in the amount of $2, 084.30
for services rendered at the Key West
International Airport (Final Payment) .
5. Frank Keevan & Son, in the amount of $12,279. 00
for services rendered at Key West International
Airport rotating beacon and tower (Final Payment) .
Motion carried unanimously.
Charles A. Russell, General Manager of Florida Keys
Electric Cooperative Association Incorporated, Robert Padron,
General Manager of City Electric System of Key West, Gave
Valladares, of Florida Power and Light, and County Administrator
Tom Brown, addressed the Board concerning the Florida Keys
Electric Cooperative Association' s request to temporarily close
both lanes of the 18-mile stretch for brief periods during the
work days over a 3 - 3 1/2 month period. After discussion, the
matter was referred to Staff for a recommendation at the next
meeting.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman to approve a
request from Lockheed IMS to use four of the Higgs Beach Tennis
Courts on June 22 , 1993 and the approval for consumption of beer
and wine. During discussion the motion was withdrawn. Mayor
London referred to a letter from the Higgs Memorial Beach Tennis
players objecting to the request. Motion was made by Mayor
London and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to deny the request of
the consumption of beer and wine and referring the balance of the
request to the Public Works Department for their handling. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to approve the award of Tax Anticipation Note
in an amount not to exceed $95, 000. 00 to Barnett Bank at an
interest rate of 3 .93% per annun for payment of roadway
improvements in the Municipal Service Street Taxing District
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known as Tropical Key Colony, and execution of Tax Anticipation
Warrant and Promissory note. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor London discussed the activities of the Clean
Florida Keys programs. Environmental Management Director, Barry
Boldissar addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Cheal and seconded by Mayor London to continue the item
concerning the approval of Addendum to Agreement with Clean
Florida Keys, Inc. for extension of time to the next Board
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to deny Item C-57 concerning the approval to
advertise an Ordinance creating Secs. 6-68 (D) (5) , 6-68 (D) (6) , and
6-68 (F) , Monroe County Code, to provide for imposition of
monetary fines for violations of Section 6-66, Monroe County
Code; to provide for administrative fee for collection of fines;
to provide guidelines for the imposition of penalties; and Item
C-58 concerning the approval to advertise an ordinance amending
Sec. 6-90, Monroe County Code, concerning monetary fines. During
discussion, the second was withdrawn and the motion died for lack
of a second. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich to postpone
to the next meeting. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion
was then made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman granting approval to advertise an Ordinance creating
Secs. 6-68 (D) (5) , 6-68 (D) (6) , and 6-68 (F) , Monroe County Code, to
provide for imposition of monetary fines for violations of
Section 6-66, Monroe County Code; to provide for administrative
fee for collection of fines; to provide guidelines for the
imposition of penalties; and granted approval to advertise an
ordinance amending Sec. 6-90, Monroe County Code, concerning
monetary fines. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Mayor London granting approval to advertise an Ordinance
requested by the Mayor which will provide that a Hearing Officer,
not the Board of County Commissioners, entertain appeals from
Planning Commission decisions on conditional uses (except
developments of regional impact and development agreements, both
of which, by statute, the Board of County Commissioners must
approve) , alcoholic beverage permits, variances (except flood
plain variances which, by statute, the Board of County
Commissioners must approve) , the decisions of administrative
officials, and signs. Roll call vote was taken with the
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following results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried. ,
MISCELLANEOUS BULK
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Mayor London adopting the following Resolution by the Board of
County Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Appeals, denying
the Appeal of John Knorr and upholding the Planning Commission's
decision to uphold the Planning Director's decision to deny three
after-the-fact building permit applications for air conditioning
and electrical hook-ups and an additional five building permit
applications for tie-downs and slabs concerning property located
in Sunshine Key R.V. Park, Ohio Key, Monroe County, Florida.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 106-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioners Hal Halenza, Jack London, Mary
Key Reich, and Chairman Earl Cheal. Commissioner Mickey Feiner
was not present.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to approve Award of Loan in an amount not to
exceed $910, 000. 00 to Nationsbank at an interest rate of 3 .93%
per annum for the payment of fire equipment for the Lower and
Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District, and adopted the
following Resolution authorizing execution of Tax Anticipation
Warrant and Promissory Note therefor.
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RESOLUTION NO. 109-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
There being no further business, the meeting of the
Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and
Ambulance District adjourned.
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all
Commissioners present.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Douglas Fuller of Morrison, Knudsen, & Gerrits
addressed the Board concerning execution of design/build Contract
KJ-029, with Allen's Environmental Equipment, Inc. Part 1
Agreement, Preliminary Design and Budgeting of the Wastewater
Treatment Plant for the New Detention Facility. Motion was made
by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Reich
authorizing the execution of design/build contract KJ-029, with
Allen's Environmental Equipment, Inc. , Part 1 Agreement,
Preliminary Design and Budgeting of the Wastewater Treatment
Plant for the New Detention Facility, subject to the County
Attorney's review and approval. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval of the revised schedule of
values for Roman Caulking & Waterproofing, Contract KJ-026, for
the New Detention Facility.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director, Dent Pierce, addressed the Board
concerning a request from the Fraternal Order of Police #92 to
use Harry Harris Park on April 12 , 1993 from 12 : 00 P.M. till 6:00
P.M. for the Fifties and Sixties Concert, also to sell and
consume alcohol and a fee waiver. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
approve the request. During discussion, motion was made by.
Commissioner Cheal to amend by deleting approval to sell and
consume alcohol. Motion died for lack of a second. Roll call on
the original motion was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal No
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
Community Services Director Peter Horton, Ed Horan,
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representing Island Coaches, Inc. , Robert Sexton, Walter
Davenport, Mark Myer, and Morgan Haas, addressed the Board
concerning the approval of a Resolution modifying the Ground
Transportation Resolution for the Key West International Airport.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by Commissioner
Cheal to postpone consideration of the Resolution modifying the
Ground Transportation Resolution of the Key West International
Airport until receipt of a Comprehensive Report from Greiner,
Inc. at a cost not to exceed $7,500. 00, and freezing the number
of vehicles currently operating at the airport. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
Public Works Director Dent Pierce, and Sheriff Rick
Roth addressed the Board concerning the feasibility of
transferring Animal Control to the Sheriff's Department. No
official action was taken.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval of waiving the advertising
requirements in the County' s Purchasing Policies and Procedures
concerning the procurement of the installation of hurricane
shutters at the new Marathon Government Center. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of a request from Mr. John
Dedek, Jr. and Jana Payne to have a wedding reception at L.J. 's
Beachside Restaurant on Higgs Beach and the approval to consume
alcohol. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal No
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, and Robert
Paterno, of Airways International Airlines discussed the
insurance requirements as it relates to small aircraft operators.
Donna Perez, of the Risk Management Department addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Mayor London granting approval of a Lease renewal between Airways
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International Airlines and Monroe County at Key West
International Airport and granted approval of a lease renewal
between Airways International Airlines and Monroe County at
Marathon Airport. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval to renew the Monroe County -
Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan A & E General Services Contract
for one year. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, advised the
Board that he had received requests for the establishment of an
annual parking charge at Key West International Airport. Motion
was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Reich
granting approval of the recommendation of Staff, that an annual
parking fee of $250. 00 be instituted at Key West International
Airport and that twenty (20) spaces be allocated for that
purpose, effective April 1, 1993 . Roll call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor London discussed a request from the Florida Keys
Federation of Chambers that the Board of County Commissioner pass
an Ordinance reserving the word "official" on all signage to
refer to the Chambers of Commerce only. County Attorney, Randy
Ludacer, addressed the Board. Claude Haliqua of TLC Nursery
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman directing the Attorney to draft
a letter for the Mayor' s signature to the State Attorney
outlining the problems associated with certain business
activities in the Keys and requesting his office to look into the
matter. Motion carried unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
Transferring Funds. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 108-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Mayor London to adopt a Resolution
concerning the Transfer of Funds. Motion died for lack of a
second.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
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County Attorney Randy Ludacer discussed a meeting that
he had with the City Commissioner of the City of Key Colony
Beach, the Department of Transportation, and the Florida Keys
Electric Cooperative concerning the relocation of utility poles
along Key Colony Beach causeway. He advised that Commission that
this project would be handled cooperatively between the City of
Key Colony Beach and the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative
without County involvement.
Mr. Ludacer discussed House Bill 79 concerning
sentencing Guidelines and their possible impact on the population
of County jails. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Resolution opposing House Bill 79 . Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 107-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEM
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve the Appointment of Michael Barnes
to the Human Services Advisory Board. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval for Commissioners to
travel to the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, April 13-
16, 1993 . Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to adopt the following Resolution urging the
continued appropriation of funding for land acquisition. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 110-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to adopt the following Resolution authorizing
the use of Tourist Development Tax Revenue Reserved for the
Smathers Beach restoration for the preparation of plans and
specifications for the reconstruction of the White Street Pier
and the realignment of Rest and Higgs Beaches and authorizing a
request for qualifications for a design professional to prepare
plans and specifications for those projects. Motion carried
unanimously. Frank Butler of Post, Buckley, Schuh, & Jernigan
addressed the Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 111-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal granting approval to reinstitute the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners Annual Public Opinion
Survey. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich approving the reappointment of Captain Tina M.
Brown to the Marine and Port Advisory Committee. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval for the temporary closure of
Palm Drive, Key Largo Beach Estates Subdivision on March 17, 1993
(3/20/93 as rain date) for a block party.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator discussed a modification to the
Agendas to provide for Bulk Items on the first meeting date. The
Board agreed to that procedure. Mr. Brown also discussed a
letter and report from the State GSA concerning the Marathon
Government Center and the required turn lane. Mr. Brown
announced that he would be preparing a response to that letter
from the GSA.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of an Agreement with Cody
& Associates, Inc. to conduct a Classification/Wage and
Organization and Staffing Analysis of County Employees in the
amount of $26, 500. 00. Roll call vote was unanimous.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of an Agreement with
Bartell & Bartell for services associated with a County
Administrator Selection Process, in the amount of $24,275. 00,
with funding to come from the County Administrator's contingency.
BULK APPROVAL
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing
Monroe County "Public Agency" to join with other Public Agencies
as a participant of the Florida Arbitrage and Investment
Management Trust by execution and delivery of a Declaration of
Trust; Authorizing the Public Agency to invest in shares of the
trust and in individual portfolios; Providing certain details;
and providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 112-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
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Deputy Clerk