11/16/2011 Regular 2011/214
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Key Largo, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
convened at 9:00 A.M., at the Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner George Neugent,
Commissioner David Rice, Commissioner Kim Wigington, and Mayor Heather Carruthers. Also
present at the meeting were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Debbie Frederick, Assistant
County Administrator; Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney; Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk of Courts;
County Staff; members of the press and radio; and the general public.
PRESENTATION TO MAYOR CARRUTHERS
Item A The Board presented Mayor Carruthers with a blue art glass award for her service
as Mayor to the Board of County Commissioners for 2011.
COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Item B The Board thanked Mayor Carruthers for her service to the Board and the public.
CALL TO ORDER OF 2012 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Commission Organization
Item C 1 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy nominating Commissioner Rice as
Mayor /Chairman. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent to close nominations. Motion
was made by Commissioner Murphy nominating Commissioner Wigington as Mayor Pro Tem.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent to close nominations.
Item C2 Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to adopt the following Resolution electing the Mayor /Chairman and Mayor Pro Tem for
the Board of County Commissioners. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 372-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item C3 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to adopt the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk of the Board to sign
all warrants, legal documents and any other necessary papers and documents; and stating that the
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presently authorized signatures validating County checks are hereby continued for sixty days
from this date in order to meet payroll and other necessary obligations. Motion carried
unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 373-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Item A Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy granting approval of Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion
carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Wigington and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
Item F1 Board granted approval for the five branch libraries (Key West, Big Pine Key,
Marathon, Islamorada & Key Largo) to close for The Christmas Holiday on Saturday Dec 24,
2011 (instead of Tuesday December 27, 2011) and for the New Year Holiday on Saturday
December 3]., 2011 (instead of Tuesday January 3, 2012).
Item F5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 002 to the
Community Living Program (CLP) Contract CLP - MOSS -II between the Alliance For Aging, Inc.
(Area Agency On Aging For Miami -Dade and Monroe Counties) and The Monroe County Board
Of County Commissioners (Social Services /In -Ilome Services) For Fiscal Period 1/1/11 to
12/31/11.
Item F6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 003 to the
Community Living Program (CLP) Contract CLP - MCSS -II between the Alliance for Aging, Inc.
(Area Agency on Aging For Miami -Dade And Monroe Counties) and the Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners (Social Services/In-Horne Services) for Fiscal Period 1 /1 /11 to
12/31/11.
Item F7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 004 to the Older
Americans Act (OAA) Contract AA -1129 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (Area Agency On
Aging) and the Monroe County Board Of County Commissioners (Social Services /In -Home
Services) For Fiscal Year. 1/1/11 To 12/31/11.
Item F8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Contract US -1251 between
the Alliance For Aging, Inc. and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.
Item F10 Board ratified the previously executed Florida Department of Transportation Joint
Participation Agreement for Contract #AQE35 to provide funding for Planning Studies at Key
West International Airport and the Florida Keys Marathon Airport.
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Item Fl 1 Board granted approval to award bid and negotiate a Contract within the Project
Budget with Bella Construction for the elevator for baggage make -up area at the Key West
International Airport.
Item F12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the General Consulting
Services Master Agreement with Jacobs Project Management Company for Professional Services
at Key West International Airport and The Florida Keys Marathon Airport. International Airport.
Item F13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with D.L. Porter
Constructor's Inc., for up to 200 linear feet of perimeter fence replacement at the West Martello
Tower.
Item F15 Board granted approval of the Receipt of the Monthly Report on Change Orders
reviewed by the County Administrator's Office.
Item F16 Board granted approval and ratified attachments A through F as part of the
"Energy Retrofit- Jackson Square" Contract documents and Agreement with Electronic System
Services, Inc.
Item F17 Board granted approval to reject all bids for Gato Building Air Conditioning
Control and Energy Savings Retrofit.
Item F18 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract to
3rd Generation Plumbing, Inc., for on -site sewer connections at the Key Largo Recycle Yard,
Key Largo Animal Shelter, and Friendship Park in the amount of $33,795.00.
Item F20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement with the
State of Florida Department of Health, Monroe County Health Department to provide continued
office space at the Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Key West.
Item F21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement with the
State of Florida Department of Health, Monroe County Health Department to provide continued
office space at the Murray E. Nelson Government and Cultural Center, 102050 Overseas
Highway, Key Largo, Florida.
Item F22 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds, Receipt of
Unanticipated Revenue, and Amending:
Amending Resolution No. 302 -2011 (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 374-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 375 -2011
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 303 -2011 (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 376-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 377-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 271 -2011 (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 378-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 272 -2011 (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 379-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 273 -2011 (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 380-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 274 -2011 (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 381-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 275 -2011 (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 382-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 224 -2011 (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 383-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 384-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 385-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 386-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 387-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 388-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 389-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 390-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 391-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 392-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 393-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 394-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 395-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 396-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 397-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 398-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 399 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 400-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 401-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 402-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 403-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 404-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 405-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 406-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item F23 Board granted approval of a General Fund Transfer for the Sheriff to transfer
funds for FY 11 between functional distributions in accordance with F.S chapter 30.49 (2) (a).
Item F24 Board authorized the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance of Subgrant
Award for the Be The Change Monroe Youth Challenge Violence and Substance Abuse
Prevention program, for the period from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
Item F25 Board authorized the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Be
The Change of the Florida Keys for the Monroe Youth Challenge Violence and Substance Abuse
Prevention program, for the period from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
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Item F26 Board authorized the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance of Subgrant
Award for the Samuel's House Court Mandated Services and Substance Abuse Case
Management Program using funds provided under the FDLE Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant program, for the period from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
Item F27 Board authorized the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with
Samuel's House to provide the Court Mandated Services and Substance Abuse Case
Management program with funds provided under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant program, for the period from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
Item F28 Board authorized the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance of Subgrant
Award for the Heron Peacock Supported Living's Recidivism Prevention for Mentally I11 Adults
with Criminal and Substance Abuse Histories Program, for the period from October 1, 2011
through September 30, 2012.
Item F29 Board authorized the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with
US Fellowship dba Heron Peacock Supported Living for the Recidivism Prevention for Mentally
Ill Adults with Criminal and Substance Abuse Histories Program, for the period from October 1,
2011 through September 30, 2012.
Item F30 Board authorized the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance of Subgrant
Award for the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition Substance Abuse Education and Relapse
Prevention Program, for the period from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
Item F31 Board authorized the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the
Florida Keys Outreach Coalition for the Substance Abuse Education and Relapse Prevention
Program, for the period from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
Item F36 Board granted approval of an extension of the FDLE Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant program through July 31, 2012 for the Boys and Girls Club SMART
KIDS Program and approval of amendment extending related agreement with Boys and Girls
Club through July 31, 2012.
Item F39 Board adopted the following Resolution repealing Resolution No. 497 -2007 and
adopting the newly revised Risk Management Policy and Procedures Contract Administration
Manual, 2011 Edition, which raises the sovereign immunity limits from $100,000 per and
$200,000 per occurrence to $200,00 per person and $300,000 per occurrence.
RESOLUTION NO. 407-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Item G1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West
Tourist Development Association, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $145,000, FY 2012 Event
Resources.
Item G2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida
Keys Community College and the Letters "FKCC" covering FKCC Swim Around Key West,
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Swim Meet and Pentathlon Meeting in June 2012 and September 2012 in an amount not to
exceed $10,000, DAC I, FY 2012 Event Resources.
Item G3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key
Largo Baptist Church, Inc. covering Key Largo Bridge Run in November 2012 in an amount not
to exceed $20,000, DAC V, FY 2012 Event Resources.
Item G4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West
Paddleboard, Inc. covering Key West Paddleboard Classic 2012 in May 2012 in an amount not to
exceed $17,000, DAC I, FY 2012 Event Resources.
Item G5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Conch
Life Scramble, Inc. covering Conch Life Scramble, Inc. on the water Charity Golf Tournament in
September, :2012 in an amount not to exceed $10,000, DAC IV, FY 2012 Event Resources.
Item G6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with
Islamorada Chamber of Commerce, Inc. covering Florida Keys Island Fest in March/April 2012
in an amount not to exceed $10,000, DAC IV, FY 2012 Event Resources.
Item G7 Board adopted the following Resolution transferring DAC I, EcoWeek 2012
Resources to DAC I Promotional and Advertising Resources.
RESOLUTION NO. 408-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item G8 Board adopted the following Resolution transferring DAC V, EcoWeek 2012
Resources to DAC V Promotional and Advertising Resources.
RESOLUTION NO. 409-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item G9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West
Bight Preservation Association, Inc. covering The Key West "Bight" Before Christmas Holiday
Celebration in November/December, 2012 in an amount not to exceed $17,000, DAC I, FY 2012
Event Resources.
Item G10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West
Innkeeper's Association, Inc. covering Holiday Historic Inn Tour in December 2012 in an
amount not to exceed $17,000, DAC I, FY 2012 Event Resources.
Item G1 1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the Upper
Keys Business Group, Inc. covering Key Largo Food & Wine Festival in July /August 2012 in an
amount not to exceed $20,000, DAC V, FY 2012 Event Resources.
G12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the Agreement
with Mitchell Wolfson Family Foundation, Inc. covering the Interpreting History — Audubon
House Outbuilding projects to revise compensation and Exhibit A.
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Item G13. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with
Islamorada Moose Lodge 2151, Inc. for the Islamorada Chili Cook off in February, 2012 in an
amount not to exceed $10,000, DAC IV, FY 2012 Event Resources.
Item G14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the
Agreement to correct organization name due to scriveners error from The Mel Fisher Heritage
Society, Inc,. to The Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society, Inc. for the production of the Keys
Maritime Exploration Experience.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Item K4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an installation and services
agreement between Comcast of California /Colorado /Florida/Oregon, Inc. and Monroe County,
Florida and Habitat for Humanity of Key West and Lower Florida Keys, Inc. to provide cable
transmission service and ancillary services to property owned by Monroe County and leased to
Habitat for Humanity located at 5530 3rd Avenue, Key West, Florida and approving an access
easement required by Comcast.
Item K5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the
Contract with the Department of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) to transfer Polycom video
conference equipment from Department of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) to Monroe County
in exchange for the use of the County Media & Conference Room located at the Marathon
Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050.
Item K6 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing Code Compliance Inspectors,
Victor Kerr, Traci Schoenrock and Lynn Bruno to issue citations for disposition in County Court.
RESOLUTION NO. 410-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Item K7 Board adopted the following Resolution to allow 47,200 square feet of
commercial floor area to be made available for Year 20 Non - Residential Rate of Growth
(NROGO) Annual Allocation.
RESOLUTION NO. 411-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item K9 Board granted approval of the modified conch shell concept for the Wayfinding
Sign Program..
Item K10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Inter -local Agreement
(ILA) with the Village of Islamorada (Village) to design Wayfinding signs with the Village
boundaries. Fees for these services will be paid for in advance by the Village.
Item K11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 1 of the
Wayfinding Contract with URS Southern Corporation (URS) to allow for the design of
Wayfinding signs within the Village of Islamorada (Village) to be paid for by the Village.
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MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF
Item M1 Board granted approval of the following requests for expenditures from the Law
Enforcement Trust Fund:
$18,000 Broward County Sheriff's Office to assist in eradicating pill mills.
Florida Legislature passed the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) but funding was
not authorized.
$3,000 Florida Sheriff's Explorers Association to help fund educational
scholarships, awards for competitions, FSEA recruitment brochures, biannual informational
magazines and assist in offsetting expenses.
COUNTY CLERK
Item 02 Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners' minutes
from the Regular Meeting of September 21, 2011 (previously distributed).
Item 03 Board granted approval of the following Warrants: (106524 - 106562 and 567976
- 568841) General Fund (001), in the amount of $3,018,852.49; Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101),
in the amount of $3,805,355.52; Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the amount of $28,400.07;
TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of $173,965.68; TDC Admin. & Promo 2 Cent
(116), in the amount of $668,48.80; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117), in the amount of $166,551.31;
District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount of $7,841.72; TDC District 3,3 Cent (119), in the
amount of $159,832.59; TDC District 4,3 Cent (120), in the amount of $72,104.77; TDC
District 5,3 Cent (121), in the amount of $15,018.10; Gov. Fund Type Grants (125), in the
amount of $397,881.65; Impact Fees Fire & EMS (135), in the amount of $75,800.00; Fire &
Amb District 1 L &M Keys (141), in the amount of $164,608.52; Upper Keys Health Care
(144), in the amount of $778.77; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of
$82,213.98; Plan, Build, Zoning (148), in the amount of $274,180.06; Municipal Policing
(149), in the amount of $807,000.07; 911 Enhancement Fee (150), in the amount of $87,458.87;
Duck Key Security (152), in the amount of $3,986.00; Boating Improvement Fund (157), in
the amount of $49,339.78; Misc. Special Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of $38,666.03;
Environmental Restoration (160), in the amount of $1,103.85; Law Enforcement Trust (162),
in the amount of $21,000.00; Big Coppitt Wstewtr MSTU (169), in the amount of $8,577.50;
Stock Island Wastewater (171), in the amount of $1,175.00; Cudjoe - Sugarloaf MSTU (172),
in the amount of $47.53; Duck Key MSTU (176), in the amount of $1,997.50; Building Fund,
(180), in the amount of $9,278.55; 1 Cent Infra Surtax (304) in the amount of $645,167.86;
2003 Revenue Bonds (307), in the amount of $1,050.86; Infr Sls Srtx Rev Bds2007 (308), in
the amount of $394.19; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of $4,069.95; Marathon
Airport (403), in the amount of $20,499.87; Key West Intl. Airport (404), in the amount of
$413,964.59; KW AIP Series 2006 Bonds (405), in the amount of $24,029.73; PFC & Oper
Restrictions (406), in the amount of $57,522.00; MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount of
$541,331.71; Worker's Compensation (501), in the amount of $27,914.07; Group Insurance
Fund (502), in the amount of $233,709.24; Risk Management Fund (503), in the amount of
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$128,282.61; Fleet Management Fund (504), in the amount of $65,971.10; Fire &EMS
LOSAP Trust Fund (610), in the amount of $2,055.00.
Item 04 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council Expenditures for the
month of October, 2011: Advertising, in the amount of $454,527.66; Bricks &
Mortar /Interlocal Projects, in the amount of $322,972.89; Visitor Information Services, in
the amount of $61,121.00; Events, in the amount of $33,448.39; Office Supplies & Oper
Costs, in the amount of $11,432.10; Personal Services, in the amount of $116,033.55; Sales &
Marketing, in the amount of $113,254.58 Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of $12,820.53;
Travel, in the amount of $30,330.57.
Item 05 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal
or advertise for bid.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item P6 Board granted approval of the reappointment of James Schmidt as alternate to the
Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities for a three year term.
Item P8 Board adopted the following Resolution to accept the 2012 State Energy and
Climate Legislative Program of the SE Florida Regional Climate Change Four County Compact.
RESOLUTION NO. 412-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item P9 Board adopted the following Resolution to accept the 2012 Federal Energy and
Climate Legislative Program of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Four County
Compact.
RESOLUTION NO. 413-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item P10 Board granted approval for Monroe County BOCC to execute a contract with
BBQ Bob's, LLC for catering services related to the Climate Leadership Summit being hosted
December 8 -9, 2011 by the County. The Summit is funded entirely by donations.
Item P11 Board granted approval for Monroe County BOCC to execute a contract with
Florida Keys Party Rentals for rental supplies and services related to the Climate Leadership
Summit being hosted December 8 -9, 2011 by the County. The Summit is funded entirely by
donations.
Item P12 Board granted approval for Monroe County BOCC to execute a contract with
Dorian Dale for speaker services related to the Climate Leadership Summit being hosted
December 8 -9, 2011 by the County.
Item P13 Board granted approval for Monroe County BOCC to execute a contract with
Kathleen Larocque for speaker services related to the Climate Leadership Summit being hosted
December 8 -9, 2011 by the County.
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Item P14 Board granted approval for Monroe County BOCC to execute a contract with
Bryan Norcross for speaker services related to the Climate Leadership Summit being hosted
December 8 -9, 2011 by the County.
Item P16 Board granted approval of the re- appointment of Debra Walker to the Health
Council of South Florida for a two year term in the category of Consumer.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item Q2 Board granted approval for and authorized execution of a License Agreement with
Friends of Key Largo Cultural Center, Inc., for management and operation of a variety of
cultural, recreational, and related programs at the Murray E. Nelson Government and Cultural
Center.
Item Q3 Board adopted the following Resolution directing the Supervisor of Elections of
Monroe County to place a referendum question, as set forth in this resolution, on the January 31,
2012 Presidential Preference Primary Election Ballot concerning whether the School Board of
Monroe County should be authorized to continue to levy a .5 mill ad valorem tax for an
additional four (4) years beginning July 1, 2012.
RESOLUTION NO. 414-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item P15 An update was provided to the Board by Holly Raschein, Senior Legislative
Assistant to State Representative Ron Saunders concerning the 3rd Annual Florida Keys Day to
be held February 29, 2012 in Tallahassee, FL.
Item P17 Kim Gabel, Horticulture Agent with Monroe County Extension Services provided
an update concerning the white fly situation.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Item F2 The Board discussed advertising to hire a database administrator to perform
complex maintenance tasks on all County database application servers including installation,
upgrades, backup and restores, performance tuning and monitoring, etc. Bob Ward, Sr.
Administrator - Network and Lisa Druckemiller, Senior Administrator - Technical Services
discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Neugent authorizing approval of the item. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
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Commissioner Carruthers No
Commissioner Murphy Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Wigington Yes
Mayor Rice Yes
Motion carried.
Item F3 The Board discussed the purchase of three HDX 7000 Polycom video
conference cameras, Multipoint software, 25 desktop licenses, 42" NEC LCD Flat Panel
Displays and mobile carts from BT Conference Video, Inc. as shown on quote #106762.01 with
pricing from Florida State Contract #880 - 000 -09 -1, to implement video conference in Key West,
Marathon and Key Largo. Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
Item F4 The Board discussed Amendment 001 to the Community Living Program (CLP)
Contract CLP - MCSS -II between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (Area Agency on Aging for
Miami -Dade and Monroe Counties) and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
(Social Services/In -Home Services) for fiscal period 1 /1 /11 to 12/31/11. Motion was made by
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the
item. Motion carried unanimously.
Item F9 The Board discussed an Artist Loan Agreement with the Sculpture Foundation for
the sculpture "New Friends" at the Key West International Airport. Peter Horton, Airports
Director discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting approval of the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
Item F14 Kevin G. Wilson, P.E.- Division Director, Public Works & Engineering discussed
the approval to advertise for a Senior Project Manager position with Project Management. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
Item F19 The Board discussed a contract for the loan of a sculpture by Mr. Dennis Beebe
and the display of said sculpture at Higgs Beach for a period of one year. Motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Wigington to deny the item. Suzanne
Hutton, County Attorney discussed the matter. During discussion, the motion to deny the item
was withdrawn by the maker with the second accepting and the item was tabled.
Mayor Rice announced a conflict of interest and would recuse himself from
voting. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
authorizing execution of the following four (4) items:
Item F32 Certificate of Acceptance of Subgrant Award for the Guidance Care Center Jail
In -House Program, for the period from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
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Item F33 Memorandum of Understanding with Guidance Care Center for the Jail In -House
Program, for the period from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
Item F34 Certificate of Acceptance of Subgrant Award for the Monroe County Jail House
program, using funds granted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the Residential
Abuse Treatment (RSAT) program, for the period from September 1, 2011 through August 31,
2012.
Item F35 Contract with the Guidance Care Center for the Monroe County Jail In -House
Program, using funds provided under the FDLE Residential Abuse Treatment Grant, for the
period from September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2012.
Motion carried unanimously, with Mayor Rice abstaining.
Item F37 The Board discussed a Resolution establishing an Employee Suggestion Program
for employees to contribute suggestions that will enhance the effectiveness of the County in
terms of cost savings and improved services. The following individual addressed the Board: Sue
Heim. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy approving the item. During discussion, the motion was withdrawn.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to
continue the item. Motion carried unanimously.
Item F38 The Board discussed changes to the Monroe County Personnel Policies and
Procedures Manual as recommended by the Policies and Procedures Committee. Motion was
made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy approving the item.
The following individual addressed the Board: Sue Heim. During discussion, the motion to
approve the item was withdrawn. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator and Teresa Aguiar,
Division Director - Employee Services discussed the matter. After further discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers approving the
Employee Service Awards as one time /lump sum payments. Employee of the Quarter to be
awarded the amount of $300 and Employee of the Year to be awarded the amount of $3,000.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Item F40 The Board discussed waiving the Purchasing Policies and Procedures for
Engineering Design and Construction for Emergency Repairs to the No Name Key Bridge and
authorized execution of a Contract by the County Administrator with Kisinger Campo &
Associates Corp. (KCA) for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for Emergency Repairs
to the No Name Key Bridge, which will be brought before the Board of County Commissioners
for ratification at the first meeting following execution. Kevin G. Wilson, P.E.- Division
Director, Public Works & Engineering discussed the matter. Motion was made by Commissioner
Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
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DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy to continue the following three (3) items to the Board's meeting on December 14, 2011:
Item K1 Resolution of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners revising
existing policy for the use of Boating Improvement Funds (BIF), making reimbursement for the
maintenance of revenue producing municipal infrastructure, such as public mooring fields, an
ineligible use of BIF.
Item K2 Rescinding approval of funding in the amount of $50,000 from Boating
Improvement Funds (BIF) to the City of Marathon (City) for reimbursement for mooring
replacements at the City mooring field.
Item K3 Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Monroe County and the City of Marathon
(City) reimbursing the City in the amount of $41,342.08 from County Boating Improvement
Funds for costs previously incurred for mooring inspections, installation of an Aid to Navigation,
and required water quality testing in association with the City mooring field during the past fiscal
year.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item K8 Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy approving the advertisement of a Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance amending the
Monroe County Code related to the definition of unsafe physical criteria of structures, buildings
sites or use according to the Building Code; notification to occur prior to enforcement; and
eliminating the four (4) year bar of prosecution for unsafe structures, buildings or sites, as newly
defined. Christine Hurley, Growth Management Director discussed the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
Item L2 Christine Hurley, Growth Management Director discussed with the Board the
FEMA response letter related to the County's proposed amendment of the flood plain ordinance
in light of recent state legislation (House Bill 407) that pre -empts a provision of the County Code
that requires a homeowner to submit to an inspection when applying for a permit on a portion of
the property unrelated to the downstairs enclosures (that may be illegal based on flood plain
requirements) and replacing it with a Certificate of Compliance Program.
Item L3 Christine Hurley, Growth Management Director discussed with the Board the
status of the Development Agreement between the County and Key Largo Ocean Resort Co -Op,
Inc. (KLOR) and the status of the Major Conditional Use Amendment.
Item L4 Christine Hurley, Growth Management Director discussed with the Board
direction regarding October 31, 2011 — 2011 Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern Annual
Report. The following individual addressed the Board: Ron Miller, representing the Upper Keys
Citizen's Association. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator discussed the item.
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Item L5 Christine Hurley, Growth Management Director discussed with the Board
potential options to revise the protest procedure in LDR Section 102- 158(d)(6) and direction on
how to proceed to update the protest procedure, if deemed necessary. The following individuals
addressed the Board: Ron Miller, representing the Upper Keys Citizen's Association; Dottie
Moses, and Bill Hunter, representing the Sugarloaf Shores Property Owner's Association. Ms.
Hurley and the Board discussed the Protect Procedure Options written in the memorandum from
Joseph Haberman, AICP, Planning & Development Review Manager, dated November 1, 2011.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Item N1 The Board discussed Commissioner Neugent's item for a direction of
commitment to Staff concerning the Monroe County recycling program. Commissioner Neugent
discussed sustainable programs. The following individuals addressed the Board: Annalise
Mannix, representing the Climate Change Advisory Committee; John Albert, representing Waste
Management of Florida; and Erin Deady. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator discussed the
matter.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item P1 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator referred the Board to the written County
Divisions' Monthly Activity Report for October, 2011, dated November 1, 2011. Annalise
Mannix, Executive Director of Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe (FIRM) updated the Board
concerning Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and legislation that will impact policy
holders.
Item P2 The Board discussed the Board of County Commissioners' monthly meeting dates
for 2012. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers to hold the monthly meetings on the 3rd week of each month, except
for the month of December to be held on the 2nd week. Said document is attached hereto for
reference. Motion carried unanimously.
Item P3 The Board discussed the 2012 appointments of Commissioners to various duties.
After the commissioners' preferences were decided, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent
and seconded by Commissioner Wigington approving the appointments to the various duties.
Motion carried unanimously. Said documents are attached hereto for reference.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item R1 A Public Hearing was held to consider a request for Administrative Relief for
Steve Nannini on Lot 7, Block 5, Gulfstream Shores, Key Largo, Real Estate Number
00565390.000000. The Board accepted public input with the following individual addressing the
Board: Steve Nannini. After discussion, motion was mad by Commissioner Wigington and
seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Resolution approving the request for
Administrative Relief made by Steve Nannini on property described as Lot 7, Block 5,
Gulfstream Shores, Key Largo, Re: 00565390.000000 in the form of a purchase offer from the
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Monroe County Land Authority. Christine Hurley, Growth Management Director discussed the
matter. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Wigington Yes
Mayor Rice Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 414a-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item R2 A Public Hearing was held to consider the abandonment of a 12.77 SF portion of
right -of -way along King Street that was not included in a recent road abandonment of a portion
of the western half of King Street (Resolution No. 146 -2011) that is adjacent to Block 6 and Blue
Runner Street in Anglers Park Subdivision, Key Largo. There was no public input. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 415-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item R3 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution renouncing and
disclaiming any right of the County and the public in and to the entire rights -of -way of Towhee
Lane, Pelican Lane, Heron Drive, Flamingo Drive and Limpkan Lane as shown on Page 2 of the
plat map of Boca Chica Ocean Shores, Geiger Key, Monroe County, Florida as recorded in Plat
Book 5, Page 49 of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida. There was no public input.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 416-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item R4 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners adopting an amendment to the Monroe County Year 2010
Comprehensive Plan pursuant to F.S. Sec. 163.3177(3)(b); amending Table 4.1 Five -Year
Schedule of Capital Improvements. There was no public input. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Wigington to adopt the
following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 021 -2011
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item R5 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Development Agreement between
Northstar Resort Enterprises Corp. and Monroe County for property located at 99060 Overseas
Highway (US 1), Key Largo, Real Estate #00088020.000000. The Board accepted public input
with the following individual addressing the Board: Jim Saunders, representing Nortstar Resort
Enterprises Corp. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded
by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Item L1 The Board discussed approval of an Amendment to the Lease with Habitat for
Humanity of the Upper Keys for property on First Avenue in Key Largo, amending the
site plan and number of units. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item P5 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers granting approval of the re- appointment of John Repetto to the 2012 -2013 Value
Adjustment Board as the Board's citizen member Appointment. Motion carried unanimously.
Item P7 The Clerk announced a vacancy for a position on the Historic Preservation
Commission.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item Q1 Bob Shillinger, Chief Assistant County Attorney reported to the Board status of
the No Name Key and Lloyd Good litigation.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Item L6 The presentation along with the Board's actions concerning the first portion of the
Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
will be available under a separate of minutes.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners was adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
and ex- officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Commissioners Division Directors
County Attorney Department Heads
Clerk of Court Land Authority
Sheriff Department Housing Authority
Tax Collector TDC
FROM: Connie Cyr
Aide to the County Administrator
SUBJECT: 2012 BOCC Meeting Dates
DATE: November 16, 2011
MEETING DATES *AGENDA DEADI ATE LOCATION
1/18/12 - 1/19/12 1/3/12 Harvey Government Center
2/15/12 - 2/16/12 1/31/12 Nelson Government Center
3/21/12 - 3/22/12 3/6/12 Marathon Government Center
4/18/12 - 4/19/12 4/3/12 Harvey Government Center
5/16/12- 5/17/12 5/1/12 Nelson Government Center
6/20/12 - 6/21/12 6/5/12 Marathon Government Center
7/18/12 - 7/19/12 7/3/12 Harvey Government Center
8/15/12 - 8/16/12 7/31/12 Nelson Government Center
9/19/12 - 9/20/12 9/4/12 Marathon Government Center
10/17/12 - 10/18/12 10/2/12 Harvey Government Center
11/20/12 - 11/21/12 11/6/12 Nelson Government Center
12/12/12 - 12/13/12 11/27/12 Marathon Government Center
All meetings in all areas begin at 9:00 a.m.
Murray E. Nelson Gov't Center Marathon Gov't Center Harvey Gov't Center
102050 Overseas Highway 2798 Overseas Highway 1200 Truman Ave.
Key Largo Mile Marker 50 Key West
Mile Marker 102
Approved at the November 16, 2011 BOCC meeting.
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2012 ORGANIZATION FOR ROTATIONAL COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE:
1. Library Advisory Board
a. February - Rice (2/28/12 — Marathon EOC Joint & Regular)
b. April - Carruthers (4/24/12 — Big Pine Key Library)
c. June - Wigington (6/26/12 — Key West Library)
d. August - Neugent (8/28/12 — Marathon Library)
e. October - Murphy (10/23/12 — Key Largo Library)
f. December - Rice (12/11/12 — Islamorda Library)
*At the December 18, 1996 BOCC meeting, the Board requested to assign each Commissioner to
the meeting area nearest them. All meetings begin at 10:30 AM.
2. Older American Advisory Board
a. January - Rice
b. February - Carruthers
c. March - Wigington
d. April - Murphy
e. May - Neugent
f. June - Rice
g. July - OAAB Vacation (each year)
h. August - OAAB Vacation (each year)
i. September - OAAB Vacation (each year)
j. October - Carruthers
k. November - Wigington
1. December - Murphy
* All meetings are held at the Marathon Library starting at 10:00 A.M.
FISCAL YEAR 2012 COMMISSIONERS'APPOINTMENTS
NAME OF COMMITTEE CURRENT/PREVIOUS NEW COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER WIGINGTON'S' NEUGENT'S CARRUTHERS' RICE'S MURPHY'S .
PREFERENCES PREFERENCES PREFERENCES PREFERENCES PREFERENCES
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Murphy Murphy
Alliance For Aging Murphy Murphy
Arts Council Murphy Murphy
Audit Selection Committee Wigington Wigington
Circuit 16 Juvenile Justice Board Murphy Wigington Same appointee as Monroe
County Community Alliance
Criminal Justice Mental Health Murphy Murphy Chairperson or their appointed
Substance Abuse Policy Council designee to sit on this Board.
Environmental Impact Statement Wigington Wigington This committee was added at
Oversight Committee the 06/17/10 meeting
Fire&Ambulance Taxing District 1 a.Neugent a.Neugent Need to select three
Board of Governors b.Murphy b.Wigington Commissioners.
c.Rice c.Rice
Florida Association of Counties Carruthers Carruthers This is a 2 year term expiring
Board of Directors July 2013
Florida Keys Council for People with Murphy Murphy
Disabilities
Key West Airport Ad Hoc Committee Wigington Wigington
Marine and Port Advisory Committee Neugent Murphy
Marine Sanctuary Water Quality Wigington Neugent
Steering Committee
Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council a.Neugent a.Neugent
b.Carruthers b.Carruthers
Monroe County Community Alliance Carruthers Carruthers Same appointee as Circuit 16
Juvenile Justice Board
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NAME OF COMMITTEE CURRENT/PREVIOUS NEW COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER WIGINGTON'S NEUGENT'S CARRUTHERS' RICE'S MURPHY
PREFERENCES PREFERENCES PREFERENCES PREFERENCES PREFERENCES
Monroe County Local Coordinating Board Neugent Neugent
for the Transportation Disadvantaged
Small County Coalition a.Neugent a.Neugent
b.Rice b.Rice
South Florida Regional Planning Council a.Neugent a.Neugent
b.Carruthers b.Carruthers
c.Rice—Alternate c.Rice—Alternate
South Florida Water Management District a.Murphy a.Murphy
b.Wigington- b.Wigington— -
Alternate Alternate
Substance Abuse Policy Board Murphy Murphy
Tourist Development Council Carruthers Rice Chairperson or their
appointed designee tosit on
this Board.
Value Adjustment Board a.Murphy a.Murphy
b.Rice b.Rice
c.Neugent- c.Neugent-
Alternate Alternate
Voter Canvassing Board Carruthers Rice Chairperson has to sit on this
Board.