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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, July 28, 1993
Key Largo
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9: 00 A.M. on the above date at the Key
Largo Library. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioners Earl Cheal, Shirley Freeman, Wilhelmina Harvey,
Mary Kay Reich, and Mayor Jack London. Also present were Danny
Kolhage, Clerk; Randy Ludacer, County Attorney; Tom Brown, County
Administrator; County Staff; members of the Press and Radio; and
the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve Additions, Corrections and
Deletions. Motion carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval to rescind the lease agreement
with Thrifty Rent-A-Car for a sign at Key West International
Airport.
Board granted permission to advertise Public Hearings
concerning the annual non-ad valorem assessment for the
collection, disposal and recycling of residential solid waste;
and the establishment of collection, disposal, and recycling
rates for commercial waste stream generators.
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Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance
providing authority to impose a monetary fine for the violation
of cease and desist orders for the unlicensed practice of a
profession regulated by Chapter 6, Providing for authority to
enforce the fines through the court system; Revising Section 6-
68 (c) , Monroe County Code to alter hearing procedures to
authorize the Building Official to act as prosecutor, to
designate a building department employee the secretary to the
Contractors Examining Board for disciplinary hearing purposes
only; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of all
ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date.
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance
amending the building code by providing that all major structures
(except mobile homes) in Monroe County be designed pursuant to
the wind design requirements of ASCE (American Society of Civil
Engineers) Standard #7; using a minimum fastest mile wind
velocity of 115 MPH; Amending the Building code by adding a
minimum roof sheathing requirement of 5/8" APA rated plywood
sheating exp 1 or 2, fastened to the framing by a minimum of 8d
corrosion resistant nails 6" OC on the edges and 6" OC in the
field; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of all
ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code; and providing for an effective date.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract with Sheri Smallwood as Special Counsel regarding labor
relations.
Board adopted the following Resolution setting the
date, time and place for a Public Hearing concerning the proposed
abandonment of a portion of Oak Road, Pamela Villa Subdivision,
Monroe County, Key Largo, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 285-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to remove the following surplus
equipment from the Social Services Nutrition inventory and to
solicit bids for their resale as required by the Older Americans
Grant:
Convection Steamer
Refrigerator (broken)
3 Steam Tables (working condition)
2 Steamer Ovens (working condition)
Tilting Skillet (working condition)
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1 60 quart mixer (working condition)
1 Dough Hook (working condition)
1 Cutter Mixer (working condition)
Board granted approval of the settlement of a Code
Enforcement Board lien on the property of Shirley Barnes and
Estella Price.
Board granted approval to declare foreclosed property
of William E. Lawson, Jr. , to be surplus in order to advertise
and sell.
Board granted approval to declare foreclosed property
of Ralph Calustian, to be surplus in order to advertise and sell.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Certification regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other
Responsibility Matters.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Certification regarding Lobbying, Certification for Contracts,
Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Preliminary/Letter Contract, #2C-PY'93-24-00, in the amount of
$32,229. 00, between Monroe County and the South Florida
Employment and Training Consortium and Service Provider, for the
operation of Title II-C Intake Services.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Preliminary/Letter Contract, #2A-PY'93-33-00, in the amount of
$48,344. 00, between Monroe County and the South Florida
Employment and Training Consortium and Service Provider, for the
operation of Title II-A Intake Services.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Frank Keevan and
Son, Inc. , for Derelict Vessel Removal Phase II - 1993 .
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and U.S. Customs for space
at Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for the
Monroe County airport signage project for the Marathon and Key
West International Airports.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for the
vegetation trimming project at the Marathon Airport.
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Board granted approval of Purchase/Service Order
#93/94-1 to Greiner, Inc. , for the airfield signage project at
Marathon and Key West International Airports.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 286-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 142-1993, concerning the Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 287-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 288-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 289-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 290-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved Ratification of changes made by
University of Florida to Interlocal Agreement of April 14, 1993,
and authorized Mayor to initial same.
Board granted approval to enter and authorized
execution of a Contract Agreement in the amount of $21,850.00
with D & J Industries, Inc. to replace the roof system at the
Marathon Library.
Board granted approval to renew and authorized
execution of Addendum to Agreement to Contract with
Ecosystematics for operation and maintenance of the Plantation
Key Sewage Treatment Plant in the amount of $5,497.20 (increased
by CPI) .
Board granted approval to renew and authorized
execution of Addendum to Contract with Sackel Service Corporation
for janitorial services at the Plantation Key Governmental
Complex, in the amount of $46,380.00 per year.
Board granted approval of 1) Award of Bid and
authorized execution of a Contract Agreement with EGA, Inc. , for
janitorial services at the Marathon Government Center in the
amount of $29,800.00 per year. 2) Authorization for EGA, Inc. ,
to immediately start servicing the building, prior to contract
execution, contingent upon obtaining an Occupational License and
providing proper certification of insurance coverage.
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Board granted approval to renew and authorized
execution of Addendum with Sackel Service Corporation for
janitorial service at the J. Lancelot Lester Building, in the
amount of $10,500.00 per year.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and the Upper Keys Health Care
Taxing District and Health Council of South Florida, Inc.
Board granted approval of "911" fee to the local
exchange subscriber at a rate of fifty cents ( .50) per month per
line, commencing October 1, 1993 .
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 480-1992, concerning reduction of funds for the
ADID Grant (Florida Keys Advance Identification of Wetlands) .
RESOLUTION NO. 291-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to waive the
collection except vaccination costs in the event of extenuating
circumstances involving the age, state of health or financial
inability of animal owners.
, ) RESOLUTION NO. 292-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 293-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 294-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing
execution of an Agreement for Sub-Grant with the Life Center
Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $153, 000. 00, to provide
services to homeless mentally ill persons as specified by HRS in
Contract #KH441 between Monroe County.
RESOLUTION NO. 295-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing of
an Agreement with the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, Inc. ,
in the amount of $221,800. 00, to provide alcohol and drug abuse
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treatment as specified by HRS in Contract #KH383 between HRS and
Monroe County.
RESOLUTION NO. 296-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing
execution of an Agreement for Sub-Grant with the Life Center
Foundation, Inc. , in the amount of $160,450.00, to provide
alcohol and drug abuse treatment as specified by HRS in Contract
#KH383, between HRS and Monroe County.
RESOLUTION NO. 297-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance
prohibiting the sale or offering for sale of foods and beverages
within any County road or street right-of-way in unincorporated
Monroe County, Florida; Providing for a waiver of the prohibition
if certain conditions are met; Providing a procedure for granting
such waivers; Providing for penalties; Providing for repeal of
all ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
adopting the 1993 Amendment to the 1991 Standard Building Code as
part of that code applicable in the unincorporated areas of
Monroe County; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal . ..
of all ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code; and providing an
effective date.
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance
amending Sec. 6. 6-6 (a) Monroe County Code, by an ordinance
adopting the 1992 and 1993 amendments to the 1991 Standard Fire
Prevention Code as part of that code applicable in the
unincorporated areas of Monroe County; Providing for repeal of
all ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date.
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance
amending Sec. 6-206 Monroe County Code, by an ordinance adopting
the 1993 amendments to the 1991 Standard Gas Code as part of that
code applicable in the unincorporated areas of Monroe County;
Providing for severability: Providing for repeal of all
ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date.
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance
amending Sec. 6-256 Monroe County Code, by an ordinance adopting
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the 1993 amendments to the 1991 Standard Mechanical Code as part
of that code applicable in the unincorporated areas of Monroe
County; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of all
ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date.
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance
amending Sec. 6-271, Monroe County Code, by an ordinance adopting
the 1993 amendment to the 1991 Standard Plumbing Code as part of
that code applicable in the unincorporated area of Monroe County;
Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of all
ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date.
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance
amending Sec. 6-16.3 Monroe County Code, by an ordinance adopting
the 1993 amendments to the 1991 Standard Swimming Pool Code
applicable in the unincorporated areas of Monroe County;
Providing for repeal of all ordinances inconsistent herewith;
Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code; and
providing an effective date.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
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) RESOLUTION NO. 298-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Louis O'Connor, in
the amount of $300.00; Guillermo Marcovici, in the amount of
$400.00; Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, in the amount of
$90.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Candida Cobb, in the amount of
$1,480.00; Charles Everett, in the amount of $825.00; David Manz,
in the amount of $487.29; Jason Smith, in the amount of
$1,492 .50; John Rotolo, in the amount of $873.50; Leighton G.
Morse, in the amount of $2,052 .00; Margaret Broz, in the amount
of $485.00; Max Fischer, in the amount of $2 , 170. 00; Michael Cox,
in the amount of $1,750. 00; Nathan Eden, in the amount of
$350.00; Stephen Isherwood, in the amount of $3,535. 00; Tegan
Slaton, in the amount of $700.00; Thornton McDaniel, in the
amount of $1,400. 00; Timothy Thomes, in the amount of $700. 00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Witness Lodging, in the amount of $3,285. 66;
Louis J. Spallone, in the amount of $2,250.00; State of Florida,
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in the amount of $1,327.30; Michael Strickland, in the amount of
$32.64; Pottawatomie Sheriff's Office, in the amount of $35.00;
Tulsa County Sheriff's Department, in the amount of $25.00.
REGULAR WITNESS FEES, in the amount of $1.525. 95.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Amy Landry, in the amount of
$11, 104.75; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of
$3, 035.00; Billie Jean Fase, in the amount of $5, 173 .00; Dillon &
Associates, in the amount of $123.00; Florida Keys Reporting, in
the amount of $2,006.75; Kathleen A. Fegers, in the amount of
$2, 050.50; Lawrence Gross, in the amount of $100. 00; Laws
Reporters,Inc. , in the amount of $30.00; Lisa Roeser, in the
amount of $83 .50; Margo Grimshaw, in the amount of $484.50; Nancy
Maleske, in the amount of $6,283 .25; Nichols & Hardy, in the
amount of $171. 15; O'Hare Reporting Service, in the amount of
$180. 00; Sandra Johnson, in the amount of $84. 00; Tara Martin, in
the amount of $70.40.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Eva Carbone, in the amount of
$105. 00; Jose R. Menendez, in the amount of $320.00; Juan Borges,
in the amount of $255. 00; Lisa Roeser, in the amount of $37.50;
Lori J. DeYoung, in the amount of $25. 00; Rev. Julia Seward, in
the amount of $55. 00; Sara O'Neal, in the amount of $227.50;
Susan Tellez, in the amount of $405. 00; William G. Waddel, in the
amount of $145. 00.
TRAVEL EXPENSE, Witness Travel, in the amount of $20, 042 .58.
EXPERT WITNESS, Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount
of $1,750. 00; David Nathanson, in the amount of $300. 00;
Guillermo Marcovici, in the amount of $2,047. 00; Howard 011ick,
in the amount of $600. 00; Robyn J. Roesser, in the amount of
$800. 00; Tanju Mishara, in the amount of $500. 00.
Board approved the following Warrants:
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND (501) , #3986-#3988, in the amount
of $37, 655. 14
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (144) , #178-#180, in the amount
of $12,905.39
TRANSLATOR FUND (142) , #415-#417, in the amount of
$14,276.92
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (107-111, 116-121) , #826-#830,
in the amount of $381,774.53
fi SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND (002) , #476-#478, in the
amount of $110,996.81
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FL TRUST FUND (600, 601) , #1045, in the amount of $5, 000.00
SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE (305) , #144-#146, in the
amount of $184,487. 16
ROAD AND BRIDGE OPERATING (102) , #769-#776, in the amount of
$249, 015.37
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (503) , #241-#243 , in the amount
of $68, 073 .98
PLANNING,BUILDING,& CODE ENFORCEMENT/
PARKS & BEACHES UNINCORPORATED (148,147) , #448-#451, in the
amount of $397, 125.64
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS (145, 146, 141) , #734-#737, in the amount
of $321, 093 .39
MSD TAX DISTRICTS (414) , #1709-#1711, in the amount of
$1, 142,447.91
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS (414) , #326-#327, in the amount of
$800, 000.00
LAW LIBRARY FUND (103) , #411, in the amount of $915. 15
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INS FUND (502) , #587-#589, in the amount
of $170, 320. 18
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001) , #195655-#196953, in the amount
of $10, 172,383 .15
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND (101) , #1357-#1364, in the amount of
$2,354, 026.37
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (130-134) , #130-#132, in
the amount of $4,562 .53
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND (401) , #483-#486, in the amount of
$40,345.76
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301) , #637-#639, in the amount of
$175,871. 35
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND (004) , #803-#805, in
the amount of $152, 158.32
1981 IMPROVEMENT BONDS-INTEREST & SINKING #63, in the amount
of $63, 311.24
Board officially approved the Board Minutes of 5/4,
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5/5, 5/17, 5/25, and 5/26/93 .
Board granted approval to accept bids for sale of the
following surplus property and granted disposal of remaining
property, in accordance with Florida law:
Description County # Bidder Total
Adds Computer Terminal 0202-129 No Bid
Adds Computer Terminal 0202-189 No Bid
Adds Computer Terminal 0205-13 No Bid
Adds Computer Terminal 0205-32 No Bid
Adds Computer Terminal 0205-46 No Bid
Adds Computer Terminal 0205-50 No Bid
Adds Computer Terminal 0205-53 No Bid
Adds Computer Terminal 0205-61 No Bid
Adds Computer Terminal 0205-71 No Bid
Adds Computer Terminal 0205-157 No Bid
Adds Computer Terminal 0205-163 No Bid
Adds Computer Terminal 0205-165 No Bid
Lanier Recorder 0202-262 C. Walther $1. 00
Lanier Recorder 0601-21 C. Walther $1. 00
Lanier Recorder 0601-22 C. Walther $1. 00
Lanier Recorder 0601-29 C. Walther $1. 00
Lanier Recorder 0601-35 C. Walther $1. 00
Lanier Recorder 0601-42 C. Walther $1. 00
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT MK/G
Board granted approval of Schedule of Values for Design
Communications Ltd, Contract No. KJ-030, Signage, on the New
Detention Facility.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 01-009-002, Air Separator Gate Valves, to Bared
& Company's Contract No. KJ-009, Prime Mechanical, in the
increased amount of $2,362 . 00, for the New Detention Facility.
Board granted approval for reduction in the contract
retainage amount for contracts on the New Detention Facility that
have surpassed 95 percent completion.
Board granted approval of the Preliminary Design,
Project Budget, and authorized execution of Part 2 Agreement,
Final Design and Construction of Sowesco's Design/Build Contract
No. GM-001, for the Public Works Garage in Marathon.
Board granted authorization to direct purchase medical
and dental equipment for the New Detention Facility.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to continue the current contract with Prompt
Courier Services on a month-to-month basis and to direct the
County Administrator to seek bids for the services. Motion
carried unanimously.
County Attorney, Randy Ludacer, and Chuck Tittle,
attorney for Mariner's Hospital Foundation, addressed the Board
concerning the Ground and Operating Leases with Key's Hospital
Foundation regarding Mariner's Hospital. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey
authorizing the approval to execute the Ground and Operating
Leases with Key's Hospital Foundation regarding Mariner's
Hospital with the following Addendum as proposed by the County
Attorney:
1. The parties agree that MARINERS shall not have the
right to compel any decision, act or performance
by THE DISTRICT and remedies such as mandatory
injunctions and writs of mandamus shall not lie.
2 . It is further agreed that MARINERS' sole remedy
shall be to require THE DISTRICT to reconvey the
subject property subject, however, to the
precondition of repaying to THE DISTRICT all sums
expended by it in connection with licensing,
approvals, construction and equipping of the
Hospital.
3 . The parties further agree that THE DISTRICT may
terminate the ground and operating leases at any
time up to the completion of construction, in
which case MARINERS repayment obligation shall
become effective.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey directing the County Administrator to proceed
with an RFP for Design Build Package for the proposed Mariner's
Hospital utilizing Morrison Knudson/Gerrits. Motion carried
unanimously.
Board discussed an offer for the donation of property
described as Lot 43, Block 5, Harris Ocean Park Estates, Key
Largo. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to refer this offer to the Land Authority.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Mayor London to adopt the following Resolution of the Board of
County Commissioners approving the Appeal of Jeanne Faga and
reversing the Planning Commission's decision which upheld the
decision of the Director of Planning and the Director of
Environmental Resources in denying permit applications #92-2-
3615, #92-2-3617, #92-2-3618, #92-2-3619 and #92-2-3623 for four
single family residences and a bridge on Lots 23 through 32,
Cocoplum Beach Subdivision, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal No
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 299-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Cheal discussed the procedures followed on
these public hearings and the presentation of appropriate
documentation. Engineering Director, Dave Koppell, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Mayor London to adopt the following Resolution setting the date,
time and place for a Public Hearing concerning the proposed
abandonment of a portion of the Right-of-way of East Drive (a/k/a
70th Street) , adjacent and contiguous to Lots 19, 20 and 21,
Roosevelt Point Plat No. 1, Vaca Key, Monroe County, Florida.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 300-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Cheal discussed the approval to use the
Key Largo Library as a movie location site. Community Services
Director, Peter Horton, addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting
the approval for Roadkill Films in association with Sneak Preview
Productions to use the Key Largo Library as a movie location site
with the provision of payments of $750. 00 per day, as a minimum.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Engineering Director, Dave Koppel addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Mayor
London to approve Staff recommendations awarding the bid and
authorized the execution of an Agreement to Island Angles, Inc. ,
as lowest qualified responsive bidder, for repairs to the Stock
Island Animal Shelter roof, in the amount of $12,595. 38. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Cheal discussed the adoption of a
Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Reich to approve
the placement of additional SCSP positions at the Marathon
Library. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt
the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 301-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Nick E. Pellegrino, of Cody & Associates and County
Administrator, Tom Brown, addressed the Board concerning the
recommended Classification, Pay Plan and Organizational/Staffing
Analysis for MCBOCC employees. Motion was made by Commissioner
Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Cheal directing the County
Administrator to review the organizational recommendations of
Cody & Associates with the new County Administrator and provide a
report back to the Board. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve the proposals included in Captain
Brown's memorandum dated July 27, 1993, concerning
recommendations of the Cody report. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney, Randy Ludacer; Bob Paterno
representing Airways International; Betty Vail, Community
Services Director, Peter Horton; and Airports Manager Art Skelly
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Reich to recognize the Lease Agreement
between Monroe County and Airways International, Inc. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal No
Commissioner Freeman No
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor London No
Motion failed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to rescind approval of the Lease Agreement
between Monroe County and Airways International, Inc. for
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operations at Key West and Marathon International Airports. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
James K. Simon, President/CEO of Lower Florida Keys
Health System addressed the Board concerning the development of a
Coalition and Rural Health Network. Social Services Director,
Louis LaTorre addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
approve the following Resolution endorsing the concept of
developing a Coalition and Rural Health Network. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 302-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT MK/G
Mr. Larry Keys, Project Manager of MK/G, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey approving the schematic design and budget for
the Big Coppitt fire facility. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Cheal No
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to add agenda item R-7, concerning the award
bid and authorization to execute Contract KJ-31, Furniture, to
Thomas W. Ruff & Company, for the New Detention Facility, and
agenda item R-8, concerning the award bid and authorization to
execute Contract KJ-32, Building Maintenance Equipment, to
Biscayne Chemical for the New Detention Facility, back to the
Agenda, having been deleted during consideration of Corrections,
Additions, and Deletions. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal granting approval of the following, subject to
a determination of the funding sources:
Award of Bid and execution of Contract KJ-31, Furniture
to Thomas W. Ruff & Company, and Contract KJ-32, Building
Maintenance Equipment to Biscayne Chemical, for the New Detention
Facility. Motion carried unanimously.
Larry Keys, Project Manager of MK/G, and County
Administrator, Tom Brown, addressed the Board. Motion was made
by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Reich to
provide an alternative concept to the design of the new Sheriff's
building on Stock Island that includes a Board of County
Commissioner's Meeting Room/EOC. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner Cheal No
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to proceed with preliminary
design phase of the current schematic design for the Sheriff's
building on Stock Island and to include work on an alternative
concept that includes a Board of County Commissioner's Meeting
Room/EOC. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal No
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Environmental Management Director, Barry Boldissar,
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following
Resolutions:
To adopt the tentative residential solid waste
collection, disposal, and recycling rates for Fiscal Year 1993-
1994.
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See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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To adopt the tentative per month solid waste
collection, disposal and recycling rates for commercial property
in the various solid waste collection districts.
RESOLUTION NO. 304-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Mr. Boldissar addressed the Board and recommended the
selection of the firm of Morris Buchanan and Associates to
provide performance and true cost audit services of all seven (7)
solid waste collection franchise operators. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
approve Staff recommendation selecting the firm of Morris
Buchanan and Associates and authorizing the negotiation of a
Contract. Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, addressed
the Board concerning the library expansion. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Reich authorizing
the issuance of a Request for Qualifications for architectural
services concerning the library expansion projects. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Horton addressed the Board concerning agreed upon
lease terms for the branch library on Big Pine Key, and indicated
that he would bring back a proposed lease for the Board's
approval.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Mr. Brown discussed and made a presentation of the
tentative millage rates, and the schedule for the Public Hearings
required for the adoption of the final budget. Motion was made
by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
approve the tentative millage rates to be certified to the
Property Appraiser, per schedule attached, and including the
following schedule for the Budget Hearings:
Budget Hearing
September 7, 1993 5:05 PM Monroe County Courthouse
Courtroom B
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, FL
Budget Workshops
September 9, 1993 5: 05 PM Upper Keys Gov't Center
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Courtroom A
88820 Overseas Hwy.
Tavernier, FL
Budget Adoption
September 16, 1993 5: 05 PM Key Colony Bch. City Hall
600 West Ocean Drive
Key Colony Beach, FL
Motion carried unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal granting approval of Generic, District and
Umbrella Advertising Campaigns for Fiscal Year 1994. Motion
carried unanimously.
Lynda Stuart, Office Manager, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to adopt the following Resolution Transferring
Funds. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 305-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal directing the TDC to explore all other funding
sources to relieve reliance upon alcoholic beverage sponsors.
During discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to allow
more points in the evaluation of non-alcoholic beverage sponsored
events. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London No
Motion failed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of DAC IV allocation of an
amount not to exceed $3,000 from Fiscal Year 1993, Third Penny,
Reserves for District Allocation to the Sprintman Family Fitness
Weekend - October 23 - 24, 1993 in Islamorada and granted
approval of DAC IV allocation of an amount not to exceed $3, 000
from Fiscal Year 1993, Third Penny, Reserves for District
Allocation to the Islamorada Budweiser 100 Offshore Power Boat
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Race Gold Cup Championship - October 16, 1993 . Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of DAC IV allocation of an
amount not to exceed $3,000 from Fiscal Year 1993, Third Penny,
Reserves for District Allocation to the Keys Concert Association
for the Willie Nelson and Family Concert, 1993; approval of DAC V
allocation of an amount not to exceed $3,000 from Fiscal Year
1993, Third Penny, Reserves for District Allocation to the Keys
Concert Association for the Willie Nelson and Family Concert,
1993; and adoption of the following Resolution Transferring
Funds. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 306-1993
See Res. Book No. 117 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval of DAC I allocation of an
amount not to exceed $3, 000 from Fiscal Year 1993, Third Penny,
Reserves for District Allocation to the Key West Business Guild
for Masked Madness and Headdress Ball 1993. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to continue the approval to advertise a
—Request for Qualifications for a Marketing Director, to the July
29, 1993 BOCC Meeting at 1:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Brown discussed the Cody Study and the development
of the payplan. Mr. Brown also advised the Board that the
Marathon Government Center would be occupied shortly and
discussed the placement of Code Enforcement and Department of
Emergency Management. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman
and seconded by Mayor London authorizing the placement of Code
Enforcement in the Marathon Government Center and directing that
a space utilization analysis of the building be conducted by Mr.
Art French in an effort to provide for the accommodation of the
Department of Emergency Management. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
. Motion carried.
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Mr. Brown indicated that he would schedule a Board
Workshop at the Information Systems Department on Stock Island as
part of the next regular meeting on September 7th at 10:30 A.M.
Mr. Brown also advised the Board that the Key West meeting in
November would be scheduled in Key West Old City Hall due to the
use of Courtroom B. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Mayor London authorizing the County Administrator to
negotiate a Change Order on the Marathon Government Center
project with the County's participation not to exceed $41,314. 00
Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Harvey not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve the following invoices:
1. Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey, Crosland &
Bramnick, P.A. , for professional services through June
29, 1993, in the amount of $4,062 . 00.
2 . Public Financial Management, Inc. , for financial
advisory services in connection with the Refunding
Improvement Revenue Bonds Project for the period ending
July 1, 1993 .
Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Harvey not present.
Commissioner Harvey entered the meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of the format for the 1994
Public Opinion Survey. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mr. Ludacer advised that the DCA had approved the
County's Hearing Officer Ordinance which will become effective on
August 2, 1993 . Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal authorizing the County
Administrator to seek Requests for Qualifications for the
selection of Hearing Officers to be appointed by the Board. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman directing the County Attorney to serve
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Notice of Termination of Airways International in a manner he
deems appropriate. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Harvey discussed the renovation of the
county building in Marathon. No official action was taken.
Mayor London discussed the need for an appointment to
the Health Council of South Florida, Inc. , to replace Ed Seebol.
Board agreed to a ballot on the nominations of Frank Courtney and
Carol L. Rogers. The Board proceeded to ballot on the basis of
the lowest point total being the individual selected, with the
following results:
Cheal Freeman Harvey Reich London Total
Courtney 2 1 1 2 1 7
Rogers 1 2 2 1 2 8
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to appoint Frank Courtney to the Health
Council of South Florida, Inc. , to replace Ed Seebol. Motion
carried unanimously.-
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
L101,1G. 1),747(41-*4.4)
Deputy Clerk
SCHEDULE OF MILLAGE RATES AND PROPERTY TAXES 07/28/93
1994 MILLAGE RATES - TENTATIVE BUDGET
Fiscal Year 1992 Fiscal Year 1993 Fiscal Year 1994
Approved Adopted Tentative
Percent
Rolled Back Millage Rolled Back Millage Increase
Description Rate Rate Amount Rate Rateg Rolled-Back Millage Over
Amount Rate Rate Amount Rolled-back
County/Wide Services
General Fund:
Library 0.1642 0.1156 747,341 0.1157 0.1483
Other 966,365 0.1513 0.1859 1,204,013
1.3180 1.3694 8,853,011. 1.3710 1.8141 11,821,187 1.8504 1.2967
8,398,297
Total General Fund 1.4822 1.4850 9,600,352 1.4867 1.9624 12,787,552 2.0017 1.4826 9,602,310 -25.93%
Fine & Forfeiture Fund 3.3701 3.3493 21,652,835 3.3533 3.6592 23 844 379 0 . . 3.7325 4.2020 27,214,963 12.58%
Local Health Unit 0.0361 0.0355 229,503 0.0357 0.0349 227,418 0.0434 0.0434 281,087 0.00%
Total County/Wide Services 4.8884 4.8698 31,482,690 4.8757 5.6565 36,859,349 5.7776 5.7280 37,098,360 -0.86%
,Other Service Areas
Unincorporated Area Tax Dist:
Planning, Building, Code
Enforcement and Fire Marshal 0.4302 0.6072 2,775,810 0.6061 0.4452 2,064,101 0.4573 0.4081 1,875,348
Parks And Beaches 0.0328 0.1014 463,549 0.1012 0.1205 558,680 0.1238 0.0814 374,059
Total Uninc Area Tax Dist 0.4630 0.7086 3,239,359 0.7073 0.5657 2,622,781 0.7073 0.4895 2,249,407 -30.79%
Translator District 0.1563 0.1164 696,094 0.1167 0.0454 201,908 0.0467 0.0713 314,124 52.68%
Trauma Care District 3 0.4786 0.5000 1,257,708 0.4985 0.5000 1,285,061 0.5357 0.2500 617,224 -53.33%
Mariner's Hospital District 0.0000 0.0000 0 0.0000 0.6850 1,749,144 0.7292 0.6850 1,679,628 -6.06%
Fire And Ambulance Districts:
District 1 ' 1.3465 1.1913 3,136,725 1.1891 0.4796 1,274,401 0.4745 1.2565 3,420,572 164.81%
District 5 0.7615 1.0202 615,164 0.9976 0.4510 288,869 0.4468 0.5580 367,201
24.89%
District 6 1.1175 0.3659 295,549 0.3653 0.0000
563
0 0.0000 0.7846 663,038 784.60%
Total Fire & Ambulance N/A N/A 4,047,438 N/A N/A 1 270
i N/A N/A 4,450,811
AGGREGATE MILLAGE RATE 6.3116 6.2992 40,723,289 6.3089 6.8061 44,281,513 6.9316 7.1656 46,409,554 + 3.38%
Ya-Increase over Rolled-Back Rate -0.20% 7.88%* +W/ funds to implement CODY Study
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*Includes newly created Mariner's
Hospital District
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