03/21/2001 Regular
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
2001/79
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, March 21,2001
Marathon, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
10:00 A.M., on the above date at the Marathon Government Center. Present and answering to
roll call were Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy, Commissioner Murray Nelson,
Commissioner Dixie Spehar, Commissioner Nora Williams, and Mayor George Neugent. Also
present were James Roberts, County Administrator; James Hendrick, County Attorney; Isabel C.
DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; 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 Nelson and seconded by Commissioner McCoy
granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Neugent made a special announcement concerning the Mayor's Cup Tournament
held the previous weekend hosted by Easter Seals wherein the City of Key West played against
Monroe County and indicated that Monroe County had again won the trophy.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for November to Julia Thomson,
Administrative Assistant, Planning & Environmental Resources, Growth Management Division.
Presentation of a Service Appreciation plaque was presented in memory of the late Louis.
Schwartz and accepted by Mrs. Schwartz, his wife.
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation was made recognizing the month of March, 2001 as
Fair Housing and Community Development Month.
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation was made recognizing March 24,2001, as the
unveiling of the African Memorial Plaque at Higgs Beach in Key West, Florida.
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BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Nelson
granting approval of the following items
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Purchase Service Order No. 00/01-9
between Monroe County and URS to prepare plans and specifications for a Fire Alarm System at
the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Purchase Service Order No. 00/01-7
between Monroe County and URS to prepare plans and specifications for FBO parking lot, and
related work.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Purchase Service Order No.
00/01-11 between Monroe County and URS Corporation Southern to prepare plans and
specifications, and for construction phase services for Terminal modifications at the Key West
International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Purchase Service Order No.
00/01-13 between Monroe County and URS to prepare a Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan
for the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Purchase Service Order No.
00/01-12 between Monroe County and URS Corporation to provide plans and specifications, and
construction phase services for the T -Hangar Development Project at the Florida Keys Marathon
Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Joint Participation Agreement,
Contract No. AJ816, between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Transportation to
fund the design and construction of T -Hangars at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Joint Participation Agreement,
Contract No. AJ815, between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Transportation to
fund the design and construction of the SherifI's hangar at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval ofa request to transfer $62,500.00 from Road Department
Reserves to purchase one (I) new Vibratory Compactor Roller from Trax Florida in the total
amount of $62,500.00; and adopted the following Resolution for same concerning the Transfer of
Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 120-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to renew and authorized execution of a Residential Lease for Law
Enforcement Officer between Monroe County and Deputy Jan Smiarowski of the Monroe County
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Sheriff Department to reside in the modular home located at Bernstein Park for an amount of rent
and utilities totaling $425.00 per month.
Board granted approval, at the request of Lessee, to amend Section 23 of Lease
Agreement between Monroe County and Conch Cruisers, Inc., Sal Parrinello to reflect: All
written notices pursuant to this lease shall be forwarded to the following address: Susan M.
Cardenas, Attorney at Law, 221 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Consent to Assignment of
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Agreement between Monroe County and Laidlaw
Environmental Services, Inc. to Safety-Kleen, Inc.
Board granted approval of the Jackson Square Parking Plan.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Adopt-A-Shore Agreement
between Monroe County and Paradise Paddlers and Keep Florida Beautiful, Inc. regarding
removal oflitter/debris from shoreline along Atlantic Boulevard between Garden Cove Road and
Loquat Road, Key Largo, Florida.
Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via
disposaVdestruction and advertising for bids and accepting bids and approval to award surplus to
the highest bidder. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of a Letter of Intent between Monroe County and South Florida
Employment & Training Consortium (SFETC) to continue the Youth Program from April I, 2001
through March 31, 2002.
Board granted approval to waive the bidding process and piggyback through the Florida
Vehicle Procurement Program, Florida Department of Transportation. Vehicle is a El Dorado
Aerotech 220 mounted on Ford E-40 Cutaway chassises with a 158 inch wheel base, priced at
$57,462.00.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds,
Transfer of Funds, and Amending Resolutions:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.1).
RESOLUTION NO. 121-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.2).
RESOLUTION NO. 122-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.3).
RESOLUTION NO. 123-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.4).
RESOLUTION NO. 124-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.5).
RESOLUTION NO. 125-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.6).
RESOLUTION NO. 126-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.7).
RESOLUTION NO. 127-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.8).
RESOLUTION NO. 128-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.9).
RESOLUTION NO. 129-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 130-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. II).
RESOLUTION NO. 131-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 132-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 133-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 134-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 135-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 136-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 137-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 138-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 139-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 140-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 141-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 142-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 143-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 508-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 144-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 013-2001 (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 145-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 146-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 147-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 148-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 149-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 150-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 076-200 I (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 151-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 152-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 153-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 154-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to advertise for a Budget Amendment to the 911 Enhancement
Fee Fund, #150.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2000-2001 Revised Policy
Amendment No. 10 for our Specific and Aggregate Excess Loss Insurance Policy between
Monroe County and John Alden Life Insurance Company.
Board granted approval to extend and authorized execution of the Employee Assistance
Program Renewal Agreement on a month to month basis for up to six (6) months between
Monroe County and Mental Health Care Center of the Lower Keys, Inc., D/B/A Care Center for
Mental Health for the employees of Monroe County and their dependents.
Board granted approval to Advertise Request for Proposals for Excess Liability Insurance
over the County's $100,000 Self-insured Retention for General, Public Officials and Automobile
Liability Claims.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Residential Substance Abuse
Treatment Funds Agreement between Monroe County and the Care Center for Mental Health for
the Monroe County Jail Incarceration Program, using funds provided under the Residential
Substance Abuse Treatment Grant.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of Consent to Subcontract Certain
Transportation Services between Monroe County and the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys,
Inc., to Jessrica, Inc., for transportation of Baker Act and Marchman Act clients.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Certification of Acceptance of
Subgrant Award 01-CJ-9K-11-54-01-006 between Monroe County and the Florida Department
of Law Enforcement for the Monroe County Jail Incarceration Program, using funds provided
under the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a PSAP Nondisclosure Agreement
between Monroe County and Sprint pes concerning Enhanced 911 Emergency Telephone
Number (E911) Phase I Implementation.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
between Monroe County and the City of Marathon regarding maintenance of their emergency
communications system and associated equipment.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a License Agreement between
Monroe County and Sprint Spectrum L.P. concerning capital improvements and utilization of the
County's Grassy Key tower facility.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a License Agreement between
Monroe County and Sprint Spectrum L.P. concerning capital improvements and utilization of the
County's North Key Largo tower facility.
Board granted approval of a request from the Village of Islamorada for funding from the
Florida Department of Transportation, through the County Incentive Grant Program, for bike
paths on US 1 with the City limits.
AIRPORTS
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals/Bids for terminal space lease
and utilization at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval to Lease ground space at Marathon Airport to FEDEX Ground
Service for transfer and sorting of cargo, contingent upon a Lease being approved by the County
Attorney.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund in the
total amount of $44,245.00 for the following items:
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$35,000 This will fund four Take-Stock-In-Children scholarships, a program which
identifies promising children in needy families who are provided college scholarships contingent
upon academic performance and good citizenship.
$ 6,000 The Sheriff's Office would like to purchase a computerized polygraph
system to assist in criminal investigations.
$ 3,425 The Sheriff's Office would like to purchase four Sierra Wireless Aircard
Cellular modems to allow wireless connectivity for laptop computers for road patrol deputies.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board adopted the following Resolution certifying that the Habitat for Humanity of Key
West and Lower Florida Keys, Inc., Program operating in the County of Monroe is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Regulations for the County, enabling
Habitat for Humanity of Key West and Lower Florida Keys, Inc., to participate in the State of
Florida's Community Improvement Act of 1980; providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 155-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of the request that the County assumes the monthly electric bills
for the existing streetlights located in Big Coppitt Key on US # 1. These lights are located at Jade
Drive, Tamarind Drive, Emerald Drive and at the Fire Station.
Board granted approval of the BOCC to postpone the implementation of the FEMA pilot
inspections program until the Monroe FEMA delegation has had the opportunity to meet with the
new FEMA Director, Joe Allbaugh.
Board granted approval of Mayor Neugent's item concerning the re-appointment of John
Rolli to the Human Services Advisory Board. Term will expire November 2002.
Board granted approval of Mayor Neugent's item concerning the appointment of Harry
DeLashmutt to the Marine and Port Advisory Committee. Term will expire April 2004.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES & FORFEITURES
Court Reporter Services, All Keys Reporting, in the amount of$1,032.00; Amy Landry,
in the amount of$75.00; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of$3,336.90; Esquire
Deposition Service, in the amount of$564.71; Florida Keys Reporting Inc., in the amount of
$67.50; Scribe Associates Inc., in the amount of$291.1O; Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of
$120.00; Wendy L. McGarry, in the amount of$1,200.00. Competency Evaluation, Care
Center for Mental Health, in the amount of$350.00; Frederick L. Covan PHD, in the amount of
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$350.00; Guillermo Marcovici MD, in the amount of$900.00; James W. Holbrook EDD, in the
amount of$350.00; Leslie Morgan PHD, in the amount of$350.00; Marshall Wolfe EDD, in the
amount of$350.00; Thomas Hibberd PHD, in the amount of$750.00. Court Interpreter, Alex
Diaz, in the amount of$140.00; Basia Dziewanoski, in the amount of$25.00; Estrella Garcia, in
the amount of$180.00; Jenine Ouillette, in the amount of$100.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the amount of
$125.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the amount of $240.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of$177.00;
Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of$450.00; William G. Waddell, in the amount $315.00. Witness
Coordination, Witness Payroll, in the amount of$595.00; Witness Travel & Per Diem, in the
amount of$3,675.40. Extraditions, Monroe County Sheriffs Department, in the amount of
$14,566.05. Expert Witness Expenses, CES Consulting Inc., in the amount of $675.00;
International Assessment, in the amount of $2,500.00; Key West Radiology Association, in the
amount of$300.00; Michael D. Hellinger MD, in the amount of$l,OOO.OO. Court Appointed
Attorney Fees - Conflict, Charles M. Milligan, in the amount of$2,568.75; Christopher Meyer,
in the amount of$772.50; David G. Hutchison, in the amount of$937.50; Merrell F. Sands III, in
the amount of$757.50; Michelle I. Cates ESQ, in the amount of$431.25; Richard M. Behr, in the
amount of$1,485.00; Roberta S. Fine PA, in the amount of$1,155.00; Victoria McFadyen, in the
amount of$393.75. Other Services Circuit, Angela C. Register, in the amount of$441.06; Avis
Rent A Car Hamlin/Kuypers, in the amount of $39.96; Courtney H. Miller, in the amount of
$285.80; David Burns Investigation, in the amount of$818.50; Jonathan Ellsworth, in the amount
of $684.68; Key West Travel/Condo Hamlin Kuypers, in the amount of$1,143.53; William
Kuypers, in the amount of $641.08. Miscellaneous Expenses, Patricia Docherty Aponte/Clothes,
in the amount of $250.00; Professional Outsourcing, in the amount of$26.00; William Kuypers
Aponte/Reimb Copies, in the amount of$3.88.
WARRANTS
Board approved the following Warrants (#044879-046202 & 200273-200417):
General Fund (001), in the amount of$1,322,806.64; Sup to General Revenue (002),
in the amount of $45,781.94; Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101), in the amount of$116,359.83;
Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the amount ofS298,119.62; Law Library Fund (103), in the
amount of$1,192.70; TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of$177,249.22; TDC
Admin & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the amount ofS230,726.04; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117), in
the amount of $47, 187.90; TDC District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount ofS6,230.44; TDC
District 3,3 Cent (119), in the amount ofS10,205.14; TDC District 4,3 Cent (120), in the
amount of $2,531.99; TDC District 5,3 Cent (121), in the amount ofSll,022.50; Gov. Fund
Type Grants (125); in the amount ofS145,779.42; Impact Fees Police Fac (134), in the amount
of$623.59; Fire & Amb Dist 1 L&M Keys (141), in the amount ofS74,413.61; Upper Keys
Health Care (144), in the amount ofS5,324.36; Fire & Amb Dist 6 Key Largo (146), in the
amount of$27,057.53; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of$19,738.45; Plan,
Build, Zoning (148), in the amount ofS47,873.98; Municipal Policing (149), in the amount of
$293,650.95; 911 Enhancement Fee (150), in the amount of $6, 147.93; Duck Key Security
(152), in the amount of$1,471.16; Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of
$54,752.66; Misc. Special Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of$1,260.55; FL Keys Marine
Marathon (159), in the amount of$15,226.58; 1 Cent Infra Surtax (304), in the amount of
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$112,799.77; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of$5,547.24; Marathon Airport (403),
in the amount of$55,431.26; Key West Inti Airport (404), in the amount of $440,791.63; MSD
Solid Waste (414), in the amount of$961,605.68; Worker's Compensation (501), in the
amount of$53,770.33; Group Insurance Fund (502), in the amount of $208,661. 16; Risk
Management Fund (503), in the amount of$57,383.21; Fleet Management Fund (504), in the
amount of $88,367.00; Law Enforcement Trust Fund (600), in the amount of$184,421.51.
Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes from the
Special Meetings of January 23, February 6, and 15,2001, and Regular Meetings of February 21
& 22,2001.
Board granted approval of the following Tourist Development Council Expenditures for
the month of February 2001: Advertising, in the amount of $132,374.45; Bricks & Mortar
Projects, in the amount of $4,546.70; Chamber Payments, in the amount of$42,833.32;
Events, in the amount of$79,331.84; Office Supplies & Oper Costs, in the amount of
$34,123.52; Personal Services, in the amount of$81,385.88; Public Relations, in the amount of
$38,565.99; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of$42,966.67; Telephone & Utilities, in the
amount of$16,316.68; Travel, in the amount of$12,558.18.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board adopted the following Resolution establishing a fee schedule for the approval of per
event sale of alcoholic beverages on County property.
RESOLUTION NO. 156-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Letter of Agreement between
Monroe County and Florida State University, through the Florida Center for Public Management,
to provide one four-day presentation of Level 1 of the Certified Public Manager course series in
Key West on May 22-25,2001.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract for Misdemeanant
Offender Supervision Services between Monroe County and the Salvation Army.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Carlos Zarate, Senior Director Facilities Maintenance addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval and
authorizing execution of a Contract Amendment between Monroe County and Windswept NC
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and Appliances to increase contract amount to compensate for emergency A/C repairs (Marathon
Government Center facility - contract period 01/19/00 - 01/18/01). Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson
granting approval of the monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County Administrator.
Motion carried unanimously.
County Engineer Dave Koppel and Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. After discussion,
motion was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting approval of
the dedication plaque and site sign for Gato Building. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner McCoy No
Commissioner Nelson Yes
Commissioner Spehar Yes
Commissioner Williams No
Mayor Neugent Yes
Motion carried.
Commissioner Williams discussed approval of Amendment 002 to Contract KS-0112 to
Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver Spending Authority between Alliance for Aging,
Inc. and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services
(Monroe County In Home Service Program, the Case Management Agency). Mr. Roberts
addressed the Board. This item was held to later in the day.
Commissioner Nelson discussed approval of a Contract between Monroe County and
Eagle Security Company of Marathon for security services at Duck Key. Mr. Roberts addressed
the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by
Commissioner Spehar to approve the item. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Nelson discussed approval of an Addendum to Agreement between
Monroe County and Buccaneer Courier for one additional courier stop for his office. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson
to approve the item. Motion carried unanimously.
Norm Leggett, Senior Director - Emergency Management addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar
granting approval and authorizing execution of a License Agreement between Monroe County
and Sprint Spectrum L.P. concerning capital improvements and utilization of the County's West
Summerland Tower Facility. County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the Board. Motion
carried unanimously.
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Koppel reported to the Board concerning status of Old Settlers Park, Tavernier.
Mr. Koppel reported to the Board concerning status of the Marathon Community Park.
Craig Wrathell, City Manager for the City of Marathon and Mr. Roberts addressed the Board
concerning management of the park.
Mr. Koppel discussed joint inspection with the City of Marathon concerning Boot Key
Bridge.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of Years of Service Award for 15 years of service to Monroe County was
given to George Garrett, Director of Marine Resources, Growth Management Division.
DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for District # 1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
District convened. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Murray Nelson, Mayor
George Neugent, Commissioner Dixie Spehar, Commissioner Nora Williams, and Chairperson
Yvonne Harper.
Public Safety Director, Reggie Paros reported to the Board concerning status of the
Conch Key Volunteer Fire Department. The following individuals addressed the Board: Andy
McBroom, President of the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local #3909; and Mike
Puto, Fire Chief of the Volunteer Fire Department for the City of Marathon. The Board
discussed the need to hold a special joint meeting between the Board of County Commissioners
and the Board of Governors.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to
adopt the following Resolution of the Board of Governors of the District # 1 Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District of Monroe County authorizing the write off of EMS Accounts
Receivable. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 157-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to
adopt the following Resolution of the Board of Governors of the District #1 Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District of Monroe County authorizing the write off of EMS Accounts
Receivable. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 158-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to
granting approval and authorizing execution of Amendment 002 to Contract KS-0112, Home and
Community Based Medicaid Waiver Spending Authority between Alliance for Aging, Inc., and
the Monroe County Board of County CommissionersIMonroe County Social Services (Monroe
County In Home Service Program, the Case Management Agency). Motion carried unanimously.
SOUNDING BOARD
Bonnie Kozmer discussed with the Board issues of public safety and better serving our
community. No official action was taken.
Attorney Karl Beckmeyer discussed with the Board a request that the Board waive
requirements that Island Disposal Corporation provide Annual Certified Audits pursuant to the
Contract between Monroe County and Mid-Keys Waste, Inc.
Kevin Woodland discussed with the Board the Marathon Community Park. Mr. Koppel
addressed the Board.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson
granting approval of a request from Key Largo residents who would like to see the Key Largo
Community Park open at 6:30 AM during the hot summer months, beginning April 1st, and
continuing through October 1st. Motion carried unanimously.
AIRPORTS
Teresa Cook, Marathon Airport Manager gave a Report on Airline Network conference.
Ms. Cook updated the Board on the Airport Master Plan. Mr. Roberts addressed the
Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Spehar granting approval of a Purchase/Service Order between Monroe County
and URS, Purchase Service Order No. 00/01-18 for a Runway Extension Feasibility Study for the
Florida Keys Marathon Airport, in the amount of$10,780. Richard Ramsey and Betty Vail
addressed the Board. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner McCoy Yes
Commissioner Nelson No
Commissioner Spehar Yes
Commissioner Williams Yes
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Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Rhonda Haag, representing the South Florida Water Management District addressed the
Board concerning Phase 3 water restrictions to be implemented March 28,2001. John
Hammerstrom addressed the Board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Section
6-57(b), Monroe County Code, requiring signs placed on contractors' vehicles to be permanent;
providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith;
providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances, and providing an
effective date. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board and indicated that the sponsor of the Ordinance
requested it be withdrawn.
Commissioner McCoy excused himself from the meeting.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Section
6-66(7) Monroe County Code, in order to include in the prohibited actions mismanagement or
misconduct which causes financial harm to another contractor; providing for severability;
providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into
the Monroe County Code of Ordinances, and providing an effective date. The Board accepted
public input with the following individual addressing the Board: Steve Henson. Motion was made
by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following
Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous, with Commissioner McCoy not present.
ORDINANCE NO. 012-2001
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance creating Sec. 2.1-5,
Monroe County Code, providing for definitions; providing that the possession of or consumption
from open containers of alcoholic beverages while upon public or semi-public areas open for
vehicular travel, commercial establishment parking lots, or property owned by or under lease to
the County is prohibited; providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances,
and providing an effective date. The Board accepted public input with the following individuals
addressing the Board: Elizabeth Devries and Orin Opperman, representing the Stock Island
Business Homeowners Association.. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded
by Commissioner Williams to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioner McCoy not present.
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ORDINANCE NO. 013-2001
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner McCoy returned to the meeting.
AIRPORTS
Commissioner Spehar discussed with the Board the request to terminate Lease Agreement
for Aircraft Mechanic Facilities Marathon Airport between Monroe County and Tony D' Aiuto
d/b/a Antique Aircraft Restorations. Mr. Roberts, Attorney Nicholas Mulick, representing Tony
D' Aiuto d/b/a Antique Aircraft Restorations; Ms. Cook, and Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
Nelson approving a 180 day extension for application for a conditional use approval. After
further discussion, the motion was amended to amend the lease with Tony D' Aiuto d/b/a Antique
Aircraft Restorations, to provide for a 180 day extension with appropriate provisions to protect
the environmental compliance. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Ms. Cook addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to form an Air Service Committee to support the
efforts in promoting utilization of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport, with the addition of an
Upper Keys representative. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Cook and Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Williams concerning approval to advertise a Request for Air Service at the Florida Keys Marathon
Airport and provide incentives to include a waiver of fees. After discussion, the motion was
withdrawn. No official action was taken.
Robert DeField, representing Hangars On; Richard Ramsay, Mr. Roberts and Ms. Cook
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Mayor Neugent granting approval, as recommended by the airport manager, to use
FAA funding to buyout Hangar's On, Inc. Lease and relocate the shade hangars to maximize the
safety and utilization of airport property. Mel Reisert, representing URS addressed the Board.
After further discussion, motion was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
McCoy to table the item to the next meeting in Key West. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner McCoy Yes
Commissioner Nelson Yes
Commissioner Spehar Yes
Commissioner Williams No
Mayor Neugent Yes
Motion carried.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Spehar discussed her item with the Board concerning approval to add
Higgs Beach of Key West and Wilhelmina G. Harvey Children's Park on Big Coppitt to the list of
parks open to dogs exercising on leash restraints. Commissioner Spehar also discussed the
County providing a "Doo-Drop In" station and baggies. The following individuals addressed the
Board: Dan Kelsey, Katherine Douville, and Diane Bower. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to continue to the next
meeting in Key West in the form of a Public Hearing, per Staff's satisfaction, the following two
(2) caveats:
1. A designated area be defined including the entire street and sidewalk; change the word
baggies to mutt mitts.
2. A list be compiled of 6-1 0 committee members with their address and phone numbers
to serve as an active citizens group.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Nelson discussed his item with the Board concerning the Monroe County
Commission being committed to providing a safe and efficient method of transportation and
acceptance of trauma patients throughout Monroe County to the regional trauma hospital,
Jackson Memorial Ryder Trauma Center. Mr. Paros addressed the Board. No official action was
taken.
Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning conceptual approval
of the 18 Mile Stretch Compromise for an enhanced two lane highway that addresses safety
concerns and increases ease of use in hurricane evacuation - also request for specific concerns and
questions regarding the specifics of the proposal currently under discussion. The following
individuals addressed the Board: Hal Heim, Richard Lancaster, representing the Island of Key
Largo Federation of Homeowner's Association; John Hammerstrom; Bob Schneider, representing
the Big Pine Key Civic Association; Michael Collins, representing the Florida Bay Initiative. After
consideration, Commissioner Williams withdrew the item.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Board discussed consideration of an Interlocal Agreement and Memorandum of
Understanding as presented by the City of Marathon. Mayor Bob Miller, representing the City of
Marathon; Mr. Roberts, Mr. Hendrick, City Manager Craig Wrathell, representing the City of
Marathon; and Councilmen Jon Johnson, representing the City of Marathon addressed the Board.
Commissioner Nelson excused himself from the meeting.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Spehar to transfer to the City of Marathon the following: street lights, roads and
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bridges, excluding Boot Key Bridge, bike paths, traffic signals, traffic lights, and rights of way.
Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Nelson not present.
John Bartus, representing the City of Marathon addressed the Board. Motion was made
by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to dissolve the
Inter-Governmental Task Force. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Nelson not
present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to
also transfer to the City of Marathon Coco Plum Beach, subject to approval by Florida
Communities Trust. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Nelson not present.
Mr. Roberts discussed the joint meeting of April 4, 2001 scheduled in Marathon at 10:30
a.m. between the City of Marathon and Monroe County. The Board agreed that Commissioner
Williams be the Board's representative to discuss issues prior to the meeting.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
William Smith, representing Key West Resort Utilities addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting conceptual
approval of an Agreement between Monroe County and Key West Utilities to accept sewage
directly from the Monroe County Detention Facility on Stock Island. Motion carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Nelson and Commissioner Williams not present.
There being no further business to come before the Board, motion was made by
Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried unanimously, with Commissioner Nelson and Commissioner Williams not present.
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