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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, May 5, 1993
Key West
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. on the above date in the
Courtroom "B" , Key West Courthouse Annex. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner
Mary Kay Reich, and Mayor Pro Tem Earl Cheal. Absent were
Commissioner Freeman and Mayor London. Also present were Danny
Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel DeSantis, Deputy 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 Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to approve Additions, Corrections and
Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
A Presentation of the February Employee of the Month
Award was made to Cindy Wetterer, Facilities Maintenance Staff
Assistant II, Public Works Division.
A Presentation of the 1992 Employee of the Year Award
was made to Andrew Eans, Emergency Management Senior
Coordinator/Planner, Public Safety Division.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval to award bids for the following
surplus property to the highest willing bidder:
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Item/Cty No. Responder Bid Price
1972 Galion Upper Keys Marine $1200. 00
3 Wheel Roller
#4102-115
1976 F-700 Chris Bethel 252 . 00
#0940-160
1987 Diplomat Jerome Baker 759. 00
#0901-114
1987 Diplomat Jerome Baker 356. 00
#Unassigned
1987 Diplomat Ricky Carson 351. 50
#0903-553
1983 Ram-350 Doug Jones, Jr. 800. 00
#0920-397
1987 Diplomat Ricky Carson 351. 50
#0903-614
1983 Diplomat 7 Days Discount Auto 398.91
#1807-37
1983 Ram-150 Leslie MacDonald 601.00
#0940-89
1973 Allis Upper Keys Marine 3100.00
Tractor
#4102-145
1975 F-700 Chris Bethel 452 . 00
#0940-137
1984 Diplomat Bill Williams 157. 00
#0901-129
1984 Diplomat Jerome Baker 127. 00
#1809-6
1973 Allis Upper Keys Marine 2850. 00
Tractor
#4102-143
1986 Diplomat Teresa Beltranena 576.21
#0901-130
1980 C-70 Bill Williams 327. 00
#0940-175
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1984 Diplomat Tom Blythe 227. 00
#1807-63
1983 Plymouth Bill Williams 377. 00
Van w/Wheelchair
Lift
#1838-1
1983 Plymouth Bill Williams 227. 00
Van w/Wheelchair
Lift
#1838-2
1983 Plymouth Ricky Carson 501.50
Van w/Wheelchair
Lift
#1838-3
Board granted approval to Leslie F. MacDonald,
President, New Impartial Productions, to title surplus vehicle
award in corporation name.
Board granted approval to remove the following surplus
property from the Key West International Airport inventory:
Carrier Airconditioner #2401-202
Board granted approval to remove the following surplus
property from the Court Administrator's inventory:
Lanier Recorder #0601-22
Lanier Recorder #0601-29
Lanier Recorder #0601-35
Lanier Recorder #0601-42
Lanier Recorder #0601-21
Board granted approval to purchase one 1993 Ford Taurus
Station Wagon in the amount of $11,822. 00, State Contract No.
070-250-31- 27-A-S/W, and one (1) 1993 Ford Aerostar Passenger
Van in the amount of $12,870.00, State Contract No. 070-300-220-
(15) , from Duval Ford for the Emergency Management Department.
Board granted approval of Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department
for the operation of an ALS Transport Ambulance Service.
Board granted approval of an Addendum to Contract
Agreement with Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. ,
adding Contractor's additional Proposal dated March 5, 1993 .
Board granted approval to remove fixed assets from
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County's Fixed Assets List for items valued under $500. 00. See
General Fixed Asset Deletion Report Fiscal Year 9/30/93 list
which is attached to original minutes only, on file at Clerk's
Office.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 177-1993
See Res. Book No. 115 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 178-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 179-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 180-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 181-1993
See Res. Book No. 115 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 182-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 183-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 184-1993
See Res. Book No. 115 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and the City of
Homestead enabling Homestead to utilize the County's Transfer
Station facility in Key Largo.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
filing of a grant application with the Department of Natural
Resources Boating Improvement Fund for the removal of an
emergency derelict vessel DV091314 near Western Sambo Reef in the
amount of $2600. 00.
RESOLUTION NO. 185-1993
See Res. Book No. 115 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Frank Keevan & Son,
Inc. for the emergency removal of DV091314 in the amount of
$2600. 00.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
filing of a grant application with the Department of Natural
Resources Boating Improvement Fund and directing the execution of
same by the proper authorities for the emergency removal of an
emergency derelict vessel DV091246 in Boot Key Harbor in the
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amount of $3000. 00.
RESOLUTION NO. 186-1993
See Res. Book No. 115 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing
and Assistance for the emergency removal of DV091246 in Boot Key
Harbor in the amount of $3000. 00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing
and Assistance for derelict vessel removal Phase I 1993 in the
amount of $56,900.00.
Board granted approval for the filing of two Grant
Applications with the FDNR Derelict Vessel Program in the amount
of $500,000. 00 and the FDNR-Boating Improvement Fund in the
amount of $50,000. 00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
addendum to the Agreement with Spirit Marine Towing and
Assistance for extension of time to complete DV091132 removal.
Board granted approval of award of bid and authorized
execution of a contract with Toppino's, Inc. for Bay Point Park
Improvements - Phase II, Saddlebunch Key.
Board granted approval of Proclamation proclaiming May
23-29, 1993 , as Emergency Medical Services Week.
Board granted approval for Mayor to execute a
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions as
requested by U.S. Fish and Wildlife concerning the Tropical Key
Colony road paving project.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of two
Special Service Arrangement Agreements with Southern Bell at
reduced monthly rates on existing equipment.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 187-1993
See Res. Book No. 115 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement with Sheraton Suites Key West, for a sign at the
Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement with Value Rent-A-Car for a sign at the Marathon
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Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Rejoyce, Inc. for
Display at the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval of Rescission of the South
Florida Employment and Training Consortium Agreement approved on
August 5, 1992.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing
for May 25, 1993 at 5:05 p.m. regarding a Budget Amendment for
the 1991 Bond Issue Fund #305.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing
for May 25, 1993 at 5:05 p.m. regarding a Budget Amendment for
the Municipal Service District Fund #414.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing
for May 25, 1993 at 5: 05 p.m. regarding a Budget Amendment for
the Municipal Service District Debt Service Fund #415.
Board granted approval to advertise a RFP to provide a
third rental car franchise at Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
contract between Monroe County and Heart of the Keys Recreation
Association, Inc. in the amount of $14,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
professional services Contract between Monroe County and Mr.
Gayle D. Swofford to establish a Monroe County Emergency
Broadcast System not to exceed $6, 000. 00.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 188-1993
See Res. Book No. 115 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 189-1993
See Res. Book No. 115 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
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RESOLUTION NO. 190-1993
See Res. Book No. 115 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Review and acceptance of the
Fiscal Year 1993/1994 Florida Department of Transportation
Aviation Work Program per Staff recommendation.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Board adopted the following Resolution adopting the
Monroe County Insurance Guide to Contract Administration Manual
and delegating the authority to modify or waive any requirements
contained therein to the County Administrator and/or the Risk
Management.
RESOLUTION NO. 191-1993
See Res. Book No. 115 which is incorporated herein by reference.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Contract FF-101 with Currie Schneider Associates, AIA, PA, for
the design of the New Secondary Big Coppitt Fire Facility in the
amount of $82,800. 00.
Board granted approval to proceed with the proposed
HVAC revisions to the Crime Lab at the Public Records Storage
Building not to exceed $18, 623 . 00.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval to hold a Public Hearing for a
Budget Amendment for the TDC Funds 107-111, 116-121 for Fiscal
Year 1993-1994 on May 25, 1993 at 5:05 p.m.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Contract with Dayton-Granger Fulfillment to provide warehousing,
processing, billing, postage and other shipping materials to
fulfill all collateral requests.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
amount not to exceed $45, 000. 00 for a Local Major Events
Agreement with Super Boat Racing, Inc. for sanctioning a seven
day World Championship event including two days of racing in Key
West during the week of November 7, 1993 through November 13,
1993, and not to exceed $50,000. 00 for advertising through the
advertising agency contracted by the Board of County
Commissioners.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Local Major Events Agreement with Sportfishing Adventures in an
amount not to exceed $21,200. 00 for a series of television shows
covering advertising and exposure of the Florida Keys and Key
West through satellite uplinking for a twenty-six week period,
March through August, 1993 .
Board adopted the following Resolution Transferring
Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 192-1993
See Res. Book No. 115 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
extension of an Agreement, (Agreement Addendum III) , with Cellet
Travel Services, LTD. for U.K. Sales representation for 146 days.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of the following expenditures
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund:
$5, 000. 00 - To assist the Florida Keys Children's
Shelter with defraying the cost of commercial kitchen appliances
required to meet Health and Rehabilitative Services and Health
Department regulations.
1,400. 00 - To enable the Marathon High/Marathon
Middle School Bike Club to purchase ten titanium bicycles and a
supply of tubes and lubricants to maintain the new bikes from K-
Mart in Marathon.
3,500. 00 - This is the approximate price including
installation of an updated Loran unit and a back-up transponder
for the Sheriff's Piper Navaho aircraft.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Chairman Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution
of a renewal lease with Wayne and Susan Rice for a Condominium
Unit leased on behalf of the Duck Key Security District, with
changes per the County Attorney's recommendations. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve the following items:
Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds for Fiscal
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Year 1993 .
RESOLUTION NO. 193-1993
See Res. Book No. 115 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolutions concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 194-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 195-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 196-1993
See Res. Book No. 115 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to continue the approval of Addendum to Lease
Agreement with Marathon Air Services, Inc. , regarding operation
at the Marathon Airport to the next Board Meeting in Marathon.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Engineering Director, Dave Koppel, addressed the Board
concerning the Card Sound Road reconstruction project status, and
the Department of Transportation's funding in the amount of
$711, 000. 00 to offset costs of this project.
Mr. Koppel also addressed the Board concerning the
interim and long range alternatives for the Boot Key Bridge.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich approving Staff recommendation to hire a real
estate appraiser to appraise each property on Boot Key with and
without road access, and estimate the approximate amount of
compensation for loss of access, based on highest and best use.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval to proceed with design of
Conceptual Plan "A" of Bernstein Park, Stock Island. Motion
carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
County Administrator, Tom Brown, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Chairman Cheal and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to continue to the next Board meeting the Request for
Approval to accept bid from Electronic Storage Corporation for
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Optical Disk Archival System for an AS/400, and approval for
Mayor to execute Support and Maintenance and Software License
Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, advised of
the Ribbon-Cutting for the Key West Library Branch re-opening to
be held on Monday, May 17, 1993 at 12:00 p.m.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney, Randy Ludacer addressed the Board
concerning dual petitions on the New Port Largo filings; an
opinion from the Attorney General on the use ofthe gas tax for
road maintenance and construction purposes; the Winston Waterways
Road Special Taxing District; The Sheriff's Office is seeking
County support to establish a pistol range on the Cudjoe Key
Landfill site; Short-Term residential Rentals under Chapter 509,
Florida Statutes; and Fine & Forfeiture bond estreatures and
remission of bonds.
Mr. Ludacer also addressed the Board on the status of
the Fire Appeal case of Robin Hale/Oceanside Isle Motel. After
discussion, motion was made by Chairman Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to affirm the decision of the Fire Marshal
and deny the appeal of Mr. Hale. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Chairman Cheal authorizing execution of the proposed property
Indemnity Agreement with Emergency One, Inc. waiving competitive
procurement based on the wholesale price and all other terms and
conditions being the same. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Chairman Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich adopting the following Resolution concerning
the Transfer of Funds, per Staff recommendation.
RESOLUTION NO. 197-1993
See Res. Book No. 115 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Chairman Cheal to adopt the following Resolution to establish an
account and transfer of funds for payment of transportation and
per diem expenses related to the selection of a new County
Administrator as authorized by Florida Statutes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 198-1993
See Res. Book No. 115 which is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Environmental Management Director, Barry Boldissar
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Reich to continue to the next Board
meeting the discussion of assignment of Ocean Reef Solid Waste
Collection Franchise. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to add an item to the Agenda concerning a
problem with staffing at Bay Shore Manor. Motion carried
unanimously.
Social Services Director, Louis LaTorre, addressed the
Board concerning a Bayshore Manor Staffing Report by Robert E.
Lazarus, M.D. , Director of Bayshore Manor. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to review the recommendation of Cody &
Associates concerning the salaries of workers at Bayshore Manor
with the Board's thinking that an increase of the current salary
to $8. 00 per hour with a differential of $1. 00 for the evening
shift and $2 . 00 for the night shift, would be appropriate.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, Airport
Director, Art Skelly, and Milford A. Reiser, Project Manager of
Greiner, Inc. , addressed the Board concerning the pavement
investigation conducted by Greiner, Inc. at the Key West
International Airport. No official action was taken.
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, Len Bivins
and Milford A. Reiser with Greiner, Inc. , addressed the Board,
concerning the Consultants report on Commercial Ground
Transportation Services at the Key West International Airport.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to hold a Special Meeting on this
item on May 17, 1993 at 2 : 00 p.m. at the Stock Island Chapel.
Motion carried unanimously. Morgan Hass, representing Yo' Taxi,
Darren Gutmann, representing Friendly Cabs, Walter Davenport,
representing Florida Keys Taxi Dispatch, and Allen Smith of
Attorney Erol Vural's Office, Michael Korrick, and Michael
Deegan, addressed the Board.
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Community Services Director, Peter Horton, Patrick
Tierney, representing Tropical Landscapes of Miami, and Barbara
Larcon, addressed the Board concerning the approval to accept in
concept the gift from the Rath Foundation for the Key West Branch
Library. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Chairman Cheal to accept in concept the
gift from the Rath Foundation for the Key West Branch Library and
prepare an appropriate agreement to be reviewed and approved by
the Library Advisory Board and the Board of County Commissioners
for the purposes of completing a garden and landscaping at the
May Hill Russell Library. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT- MR/G
Larry Keys, Construction Manager, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to approve the Annual Program Budget for
January 11, 1993 to January 10, 1994. Motion carried
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
Judson Freeman, Bond Counsel, and Lavon Wisher,
Managing Director, of Public Financial Management addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution accepting
bid and awarding $7,230,000.00 refunding revenue bonds, series
1993, of Monroe County, Florida, to the successful bidder;
Approving the preliminary official statement for the bonds;
canceling authorization for the issuance of the balance of the
bonds; Fixing the bond registrar, paying agent and escrow holder
with respect to the bonds; and providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 199-1993
See Res. Book No. 115 which is incorporated herein by reference.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
aaimst C . 412
Deputy Clerk