02/18/2015 RegularMINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Key Largo, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened
at 9:00 A.M., at the Murray Nelson Government Center. Present and answering to roll call
were Commissioner Heather Carruthers, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner
George Neugent, Commissioner David P. Rice and Mayor Danny Kolhage. Also present at
the meeting were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Debbie Fredrick, Deputy County
Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Lindsey Ballard, Deputy Clerk; County
Staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Item A Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion
carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Item B1 Presentation of Years of Service Award for 25 years of service to Monroe
County to Claude Celin, Maintenance Mechanic, Card Sound Toll, Public Works /Engineering
Division.
COMMISSIONERS ITEMS
Item M4 Board adopted a Resolution to add a supplemental name to Ocean Bay Drive
(Bayside), Key Largo, FL to be known as "Rep. Ken Sorensen Drive ".
RESOLUTION NO. 025 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting
approval of the Bulk Approvals. Motion passed unanimously.
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Item C2 Board granted approval to advertise a solicitation for Proposals for Public
Adjusting Claim Services. The services of the Contractor will be used as a retainer agreement
following catastrophic events resulting in significant damage, such as hurricanes.
Item C3 Board approved ratification of Contract US- 145113is, Nutrition Services
Incentive Program (NSIP) 2013 -2014 Supplemental Contract between the Alliance for Aging,
Inc. (AAA) and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners /Social Services /In
Home and Nutrition Programs for the contract period of 111115 to 2/28/15 in the amount of
$10,666.77.
Item C4 Board approved ratification of the 2015 Vendor Agreement between Monroe
County Social Services and Newtrition Concepts, Inc. for the provision of professional
nutrition services by a Licensed Dietician for the nutritional programs as required by the
granting agency, the Alliance for Aging, Inc., for the period of 111115 to 12/31/15.
Item C5 Board approved the First Amendment to Agreement to the Lower Keys Bus
Service Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners /Monroe County Social Services Transit Program, the City of Key West, and
City of Marathon for the period of five (5) years from 4/5/2015 to 4/4/2020 for an amount up
to $150,000 annually.
Item C6 Board approved the ratification of the request for proposal (RFP) issued by
Board of Governors of Fire and Ambulance District 1 in September 2014; approval to award
contract for maintenance of and repairs to Monroe County Fire Rescue ambulances, and other
vehicles, to Roy Khanna (individual) for a base term of three (3) years plus the option to
renew for two (2) further one -year periods; and approval for the Fire Chief to sign all
documents as needed to complete the transaction.
Item C7 Board granted approval to rescind an Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Key West for Geographic Information Systems Access as the City of Key West no longer
needs those services from Monroe County.
Item C8 Board approved the ratification of the previously executed Florida Department
of Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement Number One for Contract
4AQH10 to provide funding for "necessary renovations and upgrades to the terminal
buildings at Monroe County Airports to accommodate and improve the Customs and Border
Protection passenger processing centers."
Item C9 Board adopted Various Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and Resolutions
for the Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 027 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 028 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 029 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 030 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 031 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 032 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 033 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution Rescinding of Resolution 4384 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 034 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution Amending of Resolution 4237 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 035 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 036 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 037 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 038 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 039 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 040 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 041 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 042 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 043 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution Amending of Resolution 4238 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 044 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution Amending of Resolution 4239 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 045 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution Amending of Resolution 4240 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 046 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution Amending of Resolution 4241 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 047 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution Amending of Resolution 4244 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 048 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution Amending of Resolution 4248 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 049 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution Amending of Resolution 4249 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 050 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Resolution Amending of Resolution 4250 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 051 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution Amending of Resolution 4252 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 052 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution Amending of Resolution 4264 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 053 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution Amending of Resolution 4265 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 054 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution Amending of Resolution 4266 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 055 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution Amending of Resolution 4268 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 056 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution Amending of Resolution 4269 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 057 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution Amending of Resolution 4270 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 058 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution Amending of Resolution 4271 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 059 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution Amending of Resolution 4295 -2014 (OMB Schedule Item No. 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 060 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item C10 Board granted approval of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Timetable.
Item C11 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing for a Budget Amendment
for the One Cent Infrastructure Sales Surtax, Fund 304.
Item C13 Board granted approval to transfer title and county vehicle I.D. 40976/059
(serial number 1FDXF80C3WVA13158) to the City of Key West.
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Item C14 Board granted approval of 6th Amendment to Agreement with Humane
Animal Care Coalition, Inc. for operation of the Key Largo Animal Shelter.
Item C15 Board granted approval of Agreement with Sheriff Richard A. Ramsay to
provide 320 sq. ft. of office space to the Monroe County Sheriff's Department at the Murray
E. Nelson Government and Cultural Center in Key Largo, FL
Item C16 Board granted approval of a License Agreement with Friends of the Key Largo
Cultural Center, Inc. "Friends" for management and operation of a variety of cultural,
recreational and related programs at the Murray E. Nelson Government and Cultural Center.
Item C17 Board granted approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the School Board of
Monroe County (School Board) for construction of a Monroe County Library /School Board
Adult Education joint use facility in Marathon.
Item C18 Board granted approval of Amendment 1 to Task Order with Stantec
Consulting Services, Inc. for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for US 1
Bayside Shared Use Path project in Key Largo. The task order is being amended to replace
personnel in the Senior Engineer and CEI Inspector positions and add the CEI Project
Administrator position.
Item C19 Board granted approval to negotiate a Contract with Metric Engineering, Inc.,
the highest ranked respondent for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Pigeon
Key Ramp Repair Project. If successful negotiations cannot be reached approval to negotiate a
contract with the next highest ranked respondent until successful negotiations are reached.
Item C20 Board granted approval of a Contract with T.Y. Lin International/H.J. Ross for
engineering design and permitting services for the Stock Island I Roadway and Drainage
Improvement Project.
Item C21 Board granted approval of Work Order 412 in the amount of $61,994.14 to
URS Southern (URS) under their Transportation Planning Continuing Services contract to
complete the 2015 US 1 Arterial Travel Time and Delay Study (TTDS).
Item C22 Board granted approval of Receipt of monthly report on change orders
reviewed by the County Administrator's Office.
Item C23 Board granted approval of an Agreement with Currie Sowards Aguila
Architects for the design through construction administration of a new P.K. Courthouse and
Detention Center. This project is funded through the infrastructure tax.
Item C24 Board granted approval of a Lease Amendment and Extension Agreement for
the office space the county leases in Key West for the office of the Public Defender.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Item Dl Board granted approval of an Amendment to Agreement with Dolphin
Research Center, Inc. to extend termination date for the Dolphin & Sea Lion Shade Structures
project to May 30, 2015.
Item D2 Board granted approval of an Amendment to Destination Agreement with Keys
Hotel Operator, Inc., dba Hawks Cay Resort for the Heroes Welcome Weekend in August
2014 to extend termination date of agreement for submission of invoices to March 31, 2015.
Item D3 Board granted approval of a Resolution to provide for additional advance
registration, booth related expenses and travel related expenses for trade shows for the fiscal
year 2016 to be paid from TDC funds in fiscal year 2015.
RESOLUTION NO. 024 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item D4 Board granted approval of an Amendment to Agreement with Key West Art
and Historical Society, Inc. to extend the termination date for the Custom House Fire
Protection Improvements Project to September 30, 2015.
Item D5 Board granted approval of an Amendment to Agreement with Key West Art
and Historical Society, Inc. to extend the termination date for the Custom House Major &
Minor Electrical Repairs project to September 30, 2015.
Item D6 Board granted approval of a request to advertise a Request for Proposals for a
county -wide website provider for the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.
Item D7 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Applications for FY 2016
Capital Project Funding.
Item D8 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Applications for FY 2016
Destination and Turnkey Event Funding.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT - BULK APPROVALS
Item Jl Board granted approval of Contract with Lori Lehr for assistance to staff for
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) participation, Floodplain Regulation development
and implementation, FEMA audit assistance, and Community Rating System (CRS)
application Professional Support Services and elimination of FTE originally budgeted as
permanent position.
Item J2 Board granted approval of Agreement between Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners (Board) and DRC Emergency Services, LLC (DRC) for Disaster
Response and Recovery Services for Marine Debris and Vessel Removal.
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MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Item L1 Board granted approval of request for expenditure from the Law Enforcement
Trust Fund.
$7,000.00 Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches: To support the "Harmony in the Streets' mobile
community day camp for underprivileged youth.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Item Ml Board granted approval for the appointment of Kurt Lewin to the CareerSource
South Florida Board with said appointment date to expire, November 2017.
Item M2 Board granted approval for the re- appointment of Patrick H. Rice, Ph.D. to the
RESTORE Act Advisory Act Advisory Committee, with a term expiration date of March 19,
2016.
Item M3 Board granted approval to appoint Gina Boilini to the CareerSource South
Florida Investment Board to fulfill the term of Gregg Talbert. Her term will expire June 11,
2016.
Item M5 Approval by the Board of County Commissioners to reappoint Todd German to
the RESTORE Act Local Committee with term expiring March, 2016.
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COUNTY CLERK
Item N2 Board granted approval of Warrants for the month of January, 2015: (107341-
107404 & 584680 - 585576): General Fund (001), in the amount of $1,427,361.33; Fine &
Forfeiture Fund (101), in the amount of $108,181.01; Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the
amount of $70,159.57; TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of $337,448.22; TDC
Admin. & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the amount of $381,618.50; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117),
in the amount of $322,500.45; TDC District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount of $16,937.47;
TDC District 3,3 Cent (119), in the amount of $61,106.02; TDC District 4,3 Cent (120), in
the amount of $61,543.82; TDC District 5,3 Cent (121), in the amount of $55,303.47; Gov.
Fund Type Grants (125), in the amount of $616,047.62; Fire & Amb District 1 L &M Keys
(141), in the amount of $73,739.44; Upper Keys Health Care (144), in the amount of
$7,928.46; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of $54,305.80; Plan, Build,
Zoning (148), in the amount of $56,782.85; Duck Key Security (152), in the amount of
$5,157.72; Local Housing Assistance (153), $29,231.00; Boating Improvement Fund
(157), in the amount of $4,783.00; Misc. Special Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of
$133,372.18; Environmental Restoration (160), in the amount of $300.00; Court Facilities
Fees -602 (163), in the amount of $2,354.38; Drug Abuse Trust (164), in the amount of $
9,893.75; Building Fund (180), in the amount of $119,051.30; 1 Cent Infra Surtax (304), in
the amount of $1,246,662.52; Cudjoe Regional (312), $1,978.10; Card Sound Bridge (401),
in the amount of $4,032.09; Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of $148,781.62; Key
West Intl. Airport (404), in the amount of $223,994.76; MSD Solid Waste (414), in the
amount of $632,631.57; Worker's Compensation (501), in the amount of $6,412.26; Group
Insurance Fund (502), in the amount of $2,005,553.59; Risk Management Fund (503), in
the amount of $30,554.73; Fleet Management Fund (504), in the amount of $60,622.88;
Fire & EMS Losap Trust Fund (610), in the amount of $2,385.00.
Item N2 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenditures for the
month of January, 2015.
Item N4 Board gramted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via
disposal or advertise for bid.
Item N5 Board granted approval of FKAA invoices greater than $50,000 (to include
salaries), relating to the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item 04 Board granted approval of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change
Compact Counties 2015 State and Federal Legislative Programs, and to incorporate them in
the Monroe County 2015 State and Federal Legislative Programs.
Item 05 Board granted approval to reject the single proposal received from the Request
for Proposals issued for conference planning and implementation services for the 7th Annual
Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Summit to be held in Monroe County.
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Item 06 Board granted approval of Amendment No. 6 to the contract with AMEC
Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. for the Selection of Canal Demonstration Projects to
change the company name to Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.
Item 08 Board granted approval to enter into Amendment No. 2 to the contract with
Erin L. Deady, PA for development of a Sustainability Action Plan with Climate Change and
Energy Savings Initiatives.
Item 09 Board granted approval to negotiate a Contract with JND Thomas Company,
Inc. for removal of organic muck material from Canal 4266 located between Baileys Lane and
Witters Lane in Doctor's Arm Big Pine Key, and Canal 4290 located between Avenues I and
Avenue J in Big Pine Key, utilizing vacuum dredging. If successful negotiations cannot be
reached approval to negotiate a contract with the next highest ranked respondent until
successful negotiations are reached.
Item 010 Board granted approval of Amendment No. 2 to the contract for the
Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Canal Demonstration Project which
formalizes the change of company name from AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. to
Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc., and authorizes employment of a
subcontractor to assist AMEC. This Amendment does not change the total contract cost to the
County.
Item 011 Board adopted a Resolution to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at Higgs
Beach for a fundraising event on April 1, 2015 sponsored by the MARC House.
RESOLUTION NO. 061 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 012 Board adopted a Resolution to allow the use of alcoholic beverages at West
Martello Tower for an awareness event on March 8, 2015 sponsored by the Key West Wild
Bird Center, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 062 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item P4 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider approval of
an Ordinance amending Sec. 2- 110(3) and Sec. 2- 111(c) of the Monroe County Code to
update the County's reimbursement rates for subsistence (meals) and mileage.
Item P5 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance
amending Chapter 25 of the Monroe County Code relating to Non - Consensual Towing
Services.
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FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT I
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire and Ambulance District I convened. Present and
answering to roll call were Mayor Danny Kolhage, Commissioner David P. Rice,
Commissioner George Neugent, Mayor Norm Anderson and Vice -Mayor Clark Snow.
James Callahan, Fire Chief addressed the Board concerning the following items:
Item G2 Board discussed the approval to award contract for maintenance of and repairs
to Monroe County Fire Rescue ambulances, and other vehicles, to Roy Khanna (individual)
for a base term of three (3) years plus the option to renew for two (2) further one -year periods,
and approval for the Fire Chief to sign all documents as needed to complete the transaction.
After discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Kolhage and seconded by Vice -Mayor Clark
Snow. Motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting of Board of Governors for the Fire and
Ambulance District I was adjourned.
Item 02 Board discussed the approval of the Monroe County 2015 Federal Legislative
Agenda. The following individuals addressed the Board: Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs
and Grants Acquisition Director; Mayor Mike Forrester, City of Islamorada; Chris Bergh,
representing The Nature Conservancy; and Susan Spano, respresenting Islamorada and
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator. After discussion, a motion was made by
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice approving the RESTORE Act
Local Pot project awards and funding amounts as follows:
1.) To the Canal Restoration Project of the City of Islamorada, the amount of
$100,000 said sum to be deducted from Monroe County's pot and not the Nature
Conservancy's pot.
2.) To the Canal Restoration Project of Unincorporated Monroe County, the amount
of $450,000; and
3.) To the Canal Restoration Project of the Nature Conservancy, the amount of
$550,000.
4.) Additionally Monroe County shall retain 3% of the total to administer this program
as is permitted under the grant.
Motion passed unanimously.
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Item 03 Board discussed the approval of the Monroe County 2015 Federal Legislative
Programs. The following individuals addressed the Board Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs
and Grants Acquisition Director and Omar Franko. After discussion, a motion was made by
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice to approve the Legislative
Agenda.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Item Kl Board discussed the Presentation and Discussion of the Trust for Public Lands'
Conservation Finance Feasibility Study and the land acquisition priorities criteria matrix. The
following individuals addressed the Board: Christine Hurley, Growth Management Director;
Brenda McClymonds representing The Trust for Public Land; and Mike Roberts, Senior
Administrative, Environmental Resources; Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs and Grants
Acquisitions Director and Roman Gastesi, County Administrator. After discussion, staff was
directed to carve out funding for Florida Forever and try to eliminate the match reform.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item P6 Board discussed the request by Key Largo property owners for County to
assert ownership interest in 20' wide right -of -way section on bay side of US 1. The following
individuals addressed the Board: Eddie Martinez, representing Tanya Cleary, et. al.; Suzanne
Driscoll, representing Tonya Cleary, et. al; Tanya Cleary; Robby Majeska; Richard Shaw,
representing Shaw Trust; Chelyn Shaw, representing Shaw Trust; Steve Bencomo; Paul
Keever, representing Tanya Cleary and other Property Owners; Alicia Trujillo, Chief Counsel
FDOT District 6 and Bob Shillinger, County Attorney. Board tabled this item until the March
18 2015 BOCC Meeting in Marathon, FL.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The open session of the meeting was adjourned for the Closed Session. The Closed Session
was adjourned and returned to the open session.
Item H1 An Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matter of 2 Blackwater LLC v.
Monroe County, Florida, Case No. 2015- CA -28 -P.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Item I1 Board discussed the direction for the Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Station. The
following individuals addressed the Board: Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Bill
Hunter, representing Sugarloaf Shores Property Owners Association; Bob Adair, Sugarloaf
Volunteer Fire Department; Rick Richter, Keys Wi -fi; and Andy Tobin, Esq. After discussion,
the Board tabled the Item until the March 18 2015 BOCC Meeting in Marathon, FL.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item 07 Board discussed the approval of an Agreement with Energy 3, LLC for the
interim processing of the County's yard waste. The following individuals addressed the
Board: Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Manager; Dottie Moses, representing Island of Key
Largo Federation of Homeowners Association; Bill Hunter; Deb Curlee; Alicia Putney; Alicia
Betancourt, representing Climate Change Advisory Board and Green Living Energy and
Education; Michelle Robinson, representing Last Stand; Patrick Saty, Energy 3; Robert
Glazer, representing Monroe County Climate Advisory Committee; David Paul Horan,
representing Waste Management and Greg Sullivan, representing Waste Management. After
discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to move approval of Staff Recommendation. A Roll Call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Murphy
No
Commissioner Neugent
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Kolhage
Yes
Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item Q1 Board discussed a Public Hearing regarding the issuance of a Class B
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to Healthcare Ride Transportation,
Inc. d /b /a Healthcare Ride for the operation of a non - emergency medical transportation
service for the period February 18, 2015 to February 17, 2017. After discussion, a motion was
made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting approval of
the item. Motion passed unanimously.
Item Q4 Board discussed a Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance by the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners amending Table 4.1 Five -Year Schedule of Capital
Improvements pursuant to Section 163.3177(3)(b), F.S. (Legislative Proceeding). After
discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Rice granting approval of the item. Motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 007 -2015
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Item Q5 Board discussed a Public Hearing to satisfy public input grant application
requirements and to consider approval of Grant Award FTA Section 5310 — YEAR 40 (FFY
2015 -2016) Capital Assistance Grant for the purpose of purchasing two para- transit vehicles
(buses) to serve the transportation needs of the elderly, persons with disabilities, and the
transportation disadvantaged in Monroe County. After discussion, a motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval of the item.
Motion passed unanimously.
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PUBLIC WORKS
Item C12 Commissioner Murphy and Kevin Wilson, Public Works /Project
Management /Engineering Director discussed the Approval to award Public Works surplus
items as described in attached Recap of Bid Opening on January 20th, 2015 (County ID #s:
1415, 1674, 1694, 1841, 1947, 2454, 6843, 0902/003, 1131, 1517, 2453, 3864, 3869, 4896,
4927, 5000, 1467, 1707, 3347 & 0902/442). After discussion, a motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting approval of the
item. Motion passed unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Item D9 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council
District I Advisory Committee for one "At Large" appointment.
Item D10 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council
District IV Advisory Committee for one "At Large" appointment.
STAFF REPORTS
Item E5 Kevin Wilson, Public Works /Project Management /Engineering Director
addressed the Board regarding the report that he handed out to the Commissioners prior to the
meeting. Mayor Kolhage asked Mr. Wilson when they could expect the results from the
Tracer testing, the results will be in around Mid - March.
Item E6 Christine Hurley, Growth Management addressed the Board regarding the
Special Hearings of the Planning Commission, March 19 at 10 a.m. in Marathon they will
start to review the Land Development Code Amendments proposed on the ERA based
Comprehensive Plan Amendments. There will be at least 3 meetings. Board won't see the
amendments until fall.
Item J3 Christine Hurley, Growth Management Director addressed the Board regarding
the approval of Addendum No. 2 to the Contract with M.T. Causley, Inc. increasing and
clarifying the amount in Section III. Compensation as "shall not exceed $950,000.00 per fiscal
year" to coincide with the annual County Budget timeframe and revising Exhibit B reducing
the hourly rate for Planner services by $97.50 (from $192.50 to $95.00) for Planners
employed directly by M.T. Causley, Inc. and adding an hourly rate of $137.50 for Biologists
subcontracted for employment through M.T. Causley, Inc. After discussion, a motion was
made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of
the item.
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After further discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers to amend his first motion to approve the addendum 42 to the
Contract with M.T. Causley, Inc. amending Exhibit B reducing the hourly rate for Planner
Services by $97.50 $192.50 to $95.00 for Planners employed directly by M.T. Causley, Inc.
Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item Q2 Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Manager and Shellie Savor addressed the Board
regarding a Public Hearing to consider a Resolution authorizing a special permit allowing a
temporary construction staging area at property located at 30990 Bailey's Lane, Big Pine Key
(Real Estate 400310730.000000), related to a canal restoration project (Canal 4266). After
discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Rice granting approval of the item. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 063 -2015
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item Q3 Alan Alesi, property owner addressed the Board regarding a Public Hearing to
consider a resolution authorizing a special permit allowing a temporary construction staging
area at property located along Witters Lane, Big Pine Key (Real Estate 400310490.000000),
related to a canal restoration project (Canal 4266). After discussion, a motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting approval of the item.
Motion passed unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item O1 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator addressed the Board regarding the
Monthly report that he previously distributed to the Commissioners.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item P1 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney addressed the Board regarding a Special
Workshop that he would like to have regarding recent Case Law updates. The workshop will
be held on March 9 2015 at the Marathon Government Center beginning at 10a.m. He also
addressed the Board regarding two Closed Sessions that he would like to have on March 9th
2015 at 10:00 a.m. workshop: in the litigation matter of Newton & Reynolds v. Monroe
County, case no. 14- 10034 -CIV. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval of the item. Motion passed
unanimously.
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Item P3 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney addressed the Board regarding a request to
hold an Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matter of Galleon Bay Corp. v. Monroe County
and the State of Florida, Case No. 2002 -CA -595 -K. He requested that the closed session be
held at the workshop scheduled for March 9, 2015 in Marathon, Florida at 10:00 a.m. instead
of at the regularly scheduled BOCC Meeting on March 18 2015. After discussion, a motion
was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting
approval of the item. Motion passed unanimously.
Item P2 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney addressed the Board regarding a request to
hold an Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matter of Monroe County, Florida v. Nick and
Anabel Martinez, Case No. CA- P -14 -92 at the regularly scheduled BOCC Meeting on March
18 2015 in Marathon, Florida at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. After
discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Rice granting approval of the item. Motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
was adjourned.
Amy Heavilin, CPA, Clerk
and ex- officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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