Loading...
02/13/2002 RegularMINUTES OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Wednesday, February 13, 2002 Key Largo, Florida 2002/29 A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 10:00 A.M., on the above date at the Key Largo Library. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner George Neugent, Commissioner Dixie Spehar, Commissioner Nora Williams, and Mayor Charles "Sonny" McCoy. Commissioner Murray Nelson was not present. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James Roberts, County Administrator; James Hendrick, County Attorney; 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 Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Mayor's Proclamation proclaiming March, 2002 as Seagrass Awareness Month. BULK ITEMS Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the following items: Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via advertising for bids and disposal. Said list is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Extension Agreement between Monroe County and Anthony M. Bona d/b/a Garden of Eden for landscape maintenance at the Key West International Airport. 02/13/02 2002/30 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Purchase/Service Order No. 01/02-11 between Monroe County and URS for additional working days for Resident Inspection for the Key West International Airport Parking Lot Project. Board granted approval and authorized execution of Purchase/Service Order No. 01/02-05 between Monroe County and URS for a Major Conditional Use Permit for the Hangar Development Project at the Key West International Airport. Board granted approval to award of bid for Key West International Airport surplus property to Cameron Jewell, for property described as 1987 Rivi Travel Trailer, County ID #2401-333, in the amount of $176.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Public Transportation Joint Participation Agreement, Contract No. AL288, between Monroe County and the State of Florida Department of Transportation for design and construction of a hangar development project at the Key West International Airport. Board granted approval of an amendment to the Republic Parking System FY 2001 Operating Budget, for the Key West International Airport. There is no increase in the budget total, the amendment reallocates funds for items that were non -sufficient. Board granted approval to award of bid to D.L. Porter Constructors, Inc., for the Stand-by Generator and Building at the Key West International Airport, AIP No. 3-12-0037-1601, and granted approval for the Mayor to execute a Contract upon review by the County Attorney. Board granted approval to purchase one Type I, F-450 Ambulance by "piggybacking" on our previously awarded competitive bid from Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc., in the amount of $100,217.00. Board granted approval of the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District Trauma Advisory Board's recommendation to appoint Yvonne Harper to the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District Advisory Board. Board granted approval of an Agreement Addendum for Interim Medical Examiner Services between Monroe County and Zhiming Li, M.D. d/b/a Keys Pathology Associates, P.A. extending the contract through to April 30, 2002. Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the submission of Grant Applications to the Florida Department of State, Division of Library Services for the FY 02/03 Library Services and Technology Act Grant. RESOLUTION NO. 035-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. 02/13/02 2002/31 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2002 Older Americans Act Standard Fixed Rate Contract No. AA-229, (1/l/02-12/31/02) between Monroe County and the Alliance for Aging, Inc., which provides funding for Nutrition and In -Home Services' Ongoing Grant Programs. Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2002/2003 Low -Income Home Energy Assistance Program Federally Funded Subgrant Agreement, Contract No. 02EA-2J-11-54-01-018, between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Community Affairs. Board granted approval to apply for Fiscal Year 07/02-06/03 Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Grant, permission for Mayor McCoy to sign IV.B. Match Commitment of Cash Donation Form, permission for County Administrator James Roberts to sign the I.A. Service Provider Summary Information page and adopted the following Resolution for same. RESOLUTION 036-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval to extend the current Fuel Contract with Dion Oil Co. on a month -to -month basis until a new Contract is approved. Board granted approval to purchase thirteen (13) new 2002 Dodge 1500 pickup trucks from the Florida Sheriffs Association Contractor, Maroone Dodge, these units will be utilized by the Public Works Division and will replace existing units that are worn out and beyond economical repair. Board granted approval to rescind Lease Agreement with Vincent Grandelli concerning vacant land in Key Largo to temporarily store vegetative waste and hurricane debris, if needed, due to a hurricane or disaster, (approved at the May 16, 2001 meeting). Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for Disaster Response and Recovery Services, DRC File No. DRC-0I-C-110, between Monroe County and DRC, Inc. Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Residential Lease for Law Enforcement Officer between Monroe County and reside in the residence located at for an amount of rent and utilities totaling $425.00 a month. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Amendment between Monroe County and Barnes' Alarm Systems, Inc. to include the Big Pine Key Library for Alarm System Annual Certification, Maintenance, and Monitoring. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Amendment between Monroe County and Sub -Zero, Inc. to include providing Central Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair service to the Tax Collector, DMV offices on S. Roosevelt Boulevard. 02/13/02 2002/32 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Synagro Southeast, Inc. to continue Contract on a month to month basis (if needed) for the Operation & Maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant at the Key West Monroe County Detention Center. Board granted approval of the receipt of monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County Administrator. Board granted approval of emergency repairs by D.L. Porter Constructors, Inc. to the Old Courthouse Clock Tower, the total cost is not to exceed $126,568.00. Board granted approval to amend 7-Year Roadway Plan to include several roads in the Upper Keys - Tavernier: Ellis Road, Indian Avenue, Air -tic Avenue, Harry Harris Drive, Cuba Road, Hispaniola Road, West Indies Road; Key Largo - Ocean Bay Drive, part of caribbean Drive, Laguna Aenue, Esther Street, Susan Street, Pamela Street, Robert Street, part of Boyd Drive. Board granted approval to exercise 2nd renewal option, Section 8 of current Contract and authorized execution of an Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County and Buccaneer Courier for courier services. Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Employee Assistance Program Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and the Mental Health Care Center of the Lower Keys, Inc. d/b/a Care Center for Mental Health. The Contract provides for confidential counseling services for employees and dependents of the Board of County Commissioners, the Board Members, and the Constitutional Officers. Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 5th Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Public Financial Management, Inc. for Financial Advisor Services to Monroe County, extending service for one additional year beginning February, 2002. Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the transfer of funds, receipt of unanticipated funds, and rescinding Resolutions: Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1). RESOLUTION NO. 040A-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2). RESOLUTION NO. 041-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3). 02/13/02 2002/33 RESOLUTION NO. 042-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4). RESOLUTION NO. 043-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5). RESOLUTION NO. 044-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6). RESOLUTION NO. 045-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7). RESOLUTION NO. 046-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8). RESOLUTION NO. 047-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9). RESOLUTION NO. 048-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10). RESOLUTION NO. 049-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11). RESOLUTION NO. 050-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12). 02/13/02 2002/34 RESOLUTION NO. 051-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13). RESOLUTION NO. 052-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14). RESOLUTION NO. 053-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15). RESOLUTION NO. 054-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Amending Resolution No. 445-2001 (OMB Schedule Item No. 16). RESOLUTION NO. 055-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17). RESOLUTION NO. 056-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Amending Resolution No. 481-2001 (OMB Schedule Item No. 18). RESOLUTION NO. 057-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19). RESOLUTION NO. 058-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20). RESOLUTION NO. 059-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21). 02/13/02 2002/3 5 RESOLUTION NO. 060-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22). RESOLUTION NO. 061-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23). RESOLUTION NO. 062-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24). RESOLUTION NO. 063-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25). RESOLUTION NO. 064-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26). RESOLUTION NO. 065-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27). RESOLUTION NO. 066-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28). RESOLUTION NO. 067-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29). RESOLUTION NO. 068-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30). 02/13/02 2002/3 6 RESOLUTION NO. 069-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31). RESOLUTION NO. 070-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 32). RESOLUTION NO. 071-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 33). RESOLUTION NO. 072-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 34). RESOLUTION NO. 073-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 35). RESOLUTION NO. 074-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 36). RESOLUTION NO. 075-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 37). RESOLUTION NO. 076-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 38). RESOLUTION NO. 077-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. 02/13/02 2002/37 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment and Assignment of Agreement between Monroe County and Safeport, Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys for residential substance abuse treatment program at Safeport. Board granted approval of worker's compensation attorney fee issue for claim no. 22-096-000057 and costs in the amount of $44,445.00. MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Board granted approval of the following request for expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, in the amount of $33,222.25: $ 1,753.50 Will be used to support a Marathon - based campaign to educate visitors and residents about marine conservation laws and regulations immediately prior to and during lobster season. $19,218.75 Will be used to fund the Sheriffs ongoing commitment to tackle the problem of junked cars, boats, and trailers. $ 1,500.00 Will be given to the Key West High School Varsity and Jr. Varsity Fastpitch Softball Team to purchase uniforms and equipment. $ 750.00 Will be given to the Coral Shores High School Mock Trial Team to cover lodging expenses for the team, faculty advisor, and attorney coach for three nights at competition in Orlando. $10,000.00 Will be used for the purchase of a dual certified canine for Islamorada and related costs. Board granted approval of the disposition of inventory items for the month of February 2002, in the amount of $325,207.59. Said list is incorporated herein by reference. MONROE COUNTY JUDICIAL SERVICES Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) FY 2002-2003 Grant Application. MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Monroe County's State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Administrator to execute SHIP Mortgage Subordination documents under certain conditions for the purpose of allowing the refinance of existing primary mortgage loans at improved terms. RESOLUTION NO. 078-2002 02/ 13/02 2002/3 8 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution requesting the assignment of Elderly Homeowner Rehabilitation Program Funds in the amount of $15,075 to Habitat for Humanity of Key West and Lower Florida Keys, Inc. on behalf of the very low income/hanicapped household of Otis Curry, C36 loth Avenue, Stock Island, Florida. RESOLUTION NO. 079-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Board adopted the following Resolution concerning participation by Monroe County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency in an inspection program of noncompliant structures. RESOLUTION NO. 080-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition of the late Honorable Paul E. Esquinaldo, Sr. RESOLUTION NO. 081-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution supporting a change to legislation supporting prohibition of lobstering on and within the waters of all man-made canals, basins, or marinas within the jurisdiction of Monroe County, Florida, including its municipalities. RESOLUTION NO. 082-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's request to apply for a Grant, Save Americans Treasures Grant to help preserve Americans cultural heritage. Deadline April 5, 2002. Board granted approval of negotiations resulting in compromise between the petitioners and the Marathon Airport Manager. Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition of the late Lois Bigger. RESOLUTION NO. 083-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution accepting a portion of Shrimp Road as a public right-of-way. 02/13/02 2002/3 9 RESOLUTION NO. 084-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution supporting Beth Bevenour's walk from the Southernmost Point in Key West, Florida to the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to aid Multiple Sclerosis patients in Key West and Monroe County at a to be determined date. RESOLUTION NO. 085-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. COUNTY CLERK WARRANTS Board approved the following Warrants (#60803-61934 & 202083-202181): General Fund (001), in the amount of $1,546,287.46; Sup to General Revenue (002), in the amount of $9,639.94; Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101), in the amount of $87,214.61; Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the amount of $59,908.31; Law Library Fund (103), in the amount of $6,998.10; TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of $124,224.10; TDC Admin & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the amount of $237,663.87; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117), in the amount of $33,398.60; TDC District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount of $1,505.83; TDC District 3,3 Cent (119), in the amount of $13,088.82; TDC District 4,3 Cent (120), in the amount of $1,718.32; TDC District 5,3 Cent (121), in the amount of $25,081.23; Gov. Fund Type Grants (125); in the amount of $44,862.21; Fire & Amb Dist 1 L&M Keys (141), in the amount of $86,611.85; Upper Keys Health Care (144), in the amount of $18,496.78; Fire & Amb Dist 6 Key Largo (146), in the amount of $34,758.65; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of $39,562.62; Plan, Build, Zoning (148), in the amount of $63,366.35; Municipal Policing (149), in the amount of $167,606.26; 911 Enhancement Fee (150), in the amount of $41,364.66; Duck Key Security (152), in the amount of $6,091.84; Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of $18,145.31; Boating Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of $53,450.00; Misc. Special Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of $1,016.20; Law Enforcement Trust (162), in the amount of $15,480.64; 1 Cent Infra Surtax (304), in the amount of $420,633.54; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of $1,444.28; Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of $64,624.46; Key West Intl Airport (404), in the amount of $348,046.62; MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount of $1,652,014.03; Worker's Compensation (501), in the amount of $59,941.72; Group Insurance Fund (502), in the amount of $220,104.09; Risk Management Fund (503), in the amount of $35,572.36; Fleet Management Fund (504), in the amount of $53,930.10; Court Impact Fees (602), in the amount of $602.00. FINES & FORFEITURES Court Reporter Services, All Keys Reporting, in the amount of $508.00; Amy Landry 02/13/02 2002/40 Reporting, in the amount of $174.50; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $4,459.75; Cheryl McDonough, in the amount of $44.00; Eleanor Massaro, in the amount of $82.50; Esquire Deposition Service, in the amount of $188.65; Everman & Associates Inc., in the amount of $248.40; Florida Keys Reporting Inc., in the amount of $330.00. Competency Evaluation, A. Louis OConnor PHD, in the amount of $350.00; Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount of $350.00; Fredrick L. Covan PHD, in the amount of $350.00; James W. Holbrook EDD, in the amount of $3,075.00; Marshall Wolfe EDD, in the amount of $700.00; Michael P. Brannon, in the amount of $350.00; Pamela A. Strother LCSW, in the amount of $350.00; Tanju Mishara PHD, in the amount of $350.00; Thomas Bibberd PHD, in the amount of $700.00. Court Interpreter, Alex Diaz, in the amount of $630.00; Ana M. Stults, in the amount of $80.00; Basia Dziewanoski, in the amount of $25.00; Claudia M. Hancock, in the amount of $215.00; Connie Aguero, in the amount of $347.86; Edna Delinois, in the amount of $105.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount of $490.00; Gina Gonzalez, in the amount of $25.00; Grace Connors; in the amount of $140.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the amount of $25.00; Joanna Nocun, in the amount of $55.00; Martha Hernandez, in the amount of $75.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the amount of $35.00; Olga Tepper, in the amount of $960.73; Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of $142.50. Witness Coordination, Witness Payroll, in the amount of $130.00; Witness Travel & Per Diem, in the amount of $1,356.50. Expert Witness Expenses, Key West Travel/W. Vicary, in the amount of $209.25; State of Florida/Swope Reconstruction, in the amount of $350.00; Swope Reconstruction, in the amount of $3,000.00; University Medical & Forensic, in the amount of $3,000.00. Court Appointed Attorney Fees - Conflict, Charles M. Milligan, in the amount of $753.75; Giovana L. Upson ESQ, in the amount of $1,650.00; Halford Schuhmacher ESQ, in the amount of $10,503.95; Jason R. Smith Atty at Law, in the amount of $2.500.00 ; Jeffrey B. Meyer, in the amount of $350.00; Larry R. Erskine, in the amount of $700.00; Laurie Hall ESQ, in the amount of $2,505.00; Law Offices of Mercy Hermida, in the amount of $3,312.25; Leighton G. Morse, in the amount of $810.00; Monica Matthews Santana, in the amount of $573.75; Rayme Suarez, in the amount of $1,747.50; Richard Wunsch, in the amount of $438.75; Timothy Nicholas Thomes, in the amount of $1,440.00; W. J. Heffernan, Jr., in the amount of $350.00; William H. Webster, in the amount of $350.00. Other Services Circuit, Key West Travel, in the amount of $507.50; Nancy Rossell, in the amount of $314.08; Pedro Mercado, in the amount of $315.44; Ryan Bliss, in the amount of $325.64; State of Florida, in the amount of $761.26; William Kuypers, in the amount of $45.00. Miscellaneous Expenses, Lower Keys Medical Center, in the amount of $10.55; Reliable Correspondence, in the amount of $5.34. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES Board granted approval of the following Tourist Development Council Expenditures for the month of January 2002: Advertising, in the amount of $172,548.59; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the amount of $16,114.34; Chamber Payments, in the amount of $23,833.32; Events, in the amount of $27,283.57; Office Supplies & Oper Costs, in the amount of $43,906.12; Personal Services, in the amount of $66,562.45; Public Relations, in the amount of $54,809.99; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of $15,372.52; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of $12,006.11; Travel, in the amount of $3,312.71. 02/13/02 2002/41 Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes from the Regular meetings of December 19 & 20, 2001. Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 463-2001. RESOLUTION NO. 086-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment and Assignment of Agreement between Monroe County and Marva Green, P.A., COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Board granted approval of the reappointments of Dick Adler, Tom Neville, Gerald Fortier, Dennis Kulig and Bruce Frank as well as the new appointments of David Lyon and R.J. Helbling to replace Fred Bucholtz and Albert Appel respectively, to the Duck Key Security Advisory Board. Board granted approval of expenditures from the Board of County Commissioners' promotional account in the amount of $200.00 COUNTY ATTORNEY Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Transfer of Development Rights for Term of Years between Monroe County and Gregory and Betty J. Klimock, owners of "The Hermitage" which has been designated a Historical and Cultural Landmark, for a period of ten years in order to receive a property tax exemption on the three parcels which, together, comprise "The Hermitage". Board granted approval of rescission of approval of Subordination of SHIP Mortgage Agreement between Monroe County and First Financial Bank, for Elizabeth M. Smith, approved at the February 21, 2001 meeting, in the amount of $16,500. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Compliance Review Board Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and Islamorada, Layton, Key Colony Beach, and Marathon (Key West declined), which the statutes require in order for a local government to enact technical amendments to the new Florida Building Code. Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Sec. 6-66(7), Monroe County Code, in order to include in mismanagement or misconduct such activity as causes financial harm to subcontractors and defining material diversion from specifications and plans; 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. 02/13/02 2002/42 Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Ordinances No. 031-1988 and 033-1996, in order to change the name of the Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District to Fire and Ambulance District 1; 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. Board adopted the following Resolution transferring $492,332 otherwise payable to the City of Marathon, from Monroe County's General Purpose MSTU to the Solid Waste Fund as a set-off against the over $1,000,000 owed by the City for Solid Waste Transfer Services furnished by the County. RESOLUTION NO. 087-2002 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Motion carried unanimously. AIRPORTS Mayor McCoy requested the status of the Key West Airport Master Plan. Key West Airport Director Peter Horton addressed the Board. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Commissioner Neugent discussed his item with the Board concerning a request to the Administrator to direct appropriate staff to prepare, in conjunction with community input from Big Pine Key residents, a plan to revegetate parcels on Big Pine Key known as "The old swimming hole", the west entrance to Big Pine Key and the Spanish Harbor entrance to Big Pine Key. Report to be presented for approval to Board of County Commissioners in Marathon, March 20th. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Spehar directing approprioate Staff to come up with a plan for presentation at the Board meeting in Marathon on March 20, 2002. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Neugent discusused his item with the Board that having served with, (during Hurricane Michelle) the different entities that make up the EOC operations and after attending the post hurricane de -briefing, an appropriate account to the BOCC is in order. Specifically (a) evacuation of special needs residents (b) who will pay for the cost of evacuation of special needs residents (c) resolution to keep a hospital open in Monroe County during & through a hurricane. Public Safety Director Reggie Paros addressed the Board. Mayor McCoy discussed the recent fire on Rockland Key. Mr. Paros addressed the Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning the following various land use issues: 1. Report on Lower -Lower Keys wastewater facility meeting. 2. Report on Invasive Exotics workshop. 3. Approval for direction on EPA funding, etc. Motion was 02/13/02 2002/43 made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to table Item 3 to a time certain next month. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Williams discussed Item 1. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to retain the firm of Nabors & Giblin to conduct a feasability study on the Lower -Lower Keys Wastewater Project not to exceed $25,000. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Williams discussed Item 2 concerning status of the invasive exotics workshop. In addition, Commissioner Williams discussed status of an Affordable Housing Planner, various legislative bills, FEMA letter regarding wastewater funding, Federal funding news, State funding options, the Board's commitment to work with the Duck Key community on possible improvements, and the reduction of hook-up fees for compliant systems. County Engineer Dave Koppel gave the Board a full update on status of Settler's Park, Tavernier including completion date, landscaping, and platform. Also grand opening and future development issues (Albury Blvd. abandonment), etc. Monroe County Public Library Director Norma Kula discussed with the Board an invitation extended to the BOCC to attend the March 19th Annual meeting of the Library Board to take place in the BOCC room of the Marathon Government Center. It is a joint meeting of the Library Advisory Board and the Library Friends, and it is an opportunity to: 1) review the annual report; 2) recognize the tireless and indispensable volunteers the County has in the Library Friends and the Library Advisory Board; 3) discuss the pictures of the WPA bas-reliefs in the Islamorada Branch, whose welfare are of some concern; and 4) meet and listen to Sondra Taylor-Furbee, the State Library Liaison to Monroe County, who will address those attending the meeting. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR James Roberts, County Administrator discussed the scheduling of monthly one -day Commission meetings beginning in March. The Board agreed that the meeting shall begin at 9:00 A.M. Mr. Roberts also discussed details concerning the tele-conferencing of Board meetings. Mr. Roberts informed the Board that beginning in March, for a 2-month test period, the BOCC agendas and agenda back-up material will be posted on the County's website (www. co. monroe. fl. us). COUNTY ATTORNEY Mr. Hendrick reported to the Board on the release of a transcript from a closed session meeting of the Village of IslamoradaBFI. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Spehar authorizing the County Attorney to release the portion of the transcript of the closed session pertaining to the Village of IslamordaBFI concerning solid waste isssues. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hendrick discussed the Key Largo Sunshine litigation. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to settle with Attorney 02/13/02 2002/44 John Jabro in the range between $15,000 and $20,000. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Neugent No Commissioner Spehar Yes Commissioner Williams Yes Mayor McCoy Yes Motion carried. Mr. Koppel addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval to go forward with preparation of easement documents whereby the City of Key West will grant access easement along northern property boundary (Item on Exhibit) for Bayshore Manor; and County will grant to City: 1) sewer line from proposed restrooms for Botanical Gardens to lift station, said easement crossing County property south of Bayshore Manor (Item 2 on Exhibit); and 2) access easement along Aguero Circle (Item 3 on Exhibit) to proposed entrance to Botanical Gardens, which entails a commitment to provide the City with an access easement to the Botanical Gardens entrance as shown on the attached map, even though the access easement may be varied slightly when development of County property to the south of Bayshore Manor is finally determined. Motion carried unanimously. SOUNDING BOARD Peggy Padan discussed with the Board "Help for Our Children" by the Monroe County Foster Adoptive Parent Association. No official action was taken. Robert E. Reckwerdt discussed with the Board Monroe County's failure to take respobsibility on the upkeep of Shrimp Road. Mr. Hendrick and Mr. Koppel addressed the Board. No official action was taken. Chuck Orem discussed with the Board use of County facility at 5100 College Road for a shelter for homeless citizens. No official action was taken. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Commissioner Spehar made a presentation to the Board concerning action on the recommendation from the Human Services Review Committee. Keith Douglass, Director of the Rural Health Network Healthy Kids addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the Human Services Review Committee Recommendations, with the exception of the 6.7% increase for FY 03. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Williams excused herself from the meeting. 02/13/02 2002/45 PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing was held to consider an application from the City of Marathon for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, Class A, Emergency Medical Services. The Board accepted public input with the following individual addressing the Board: Councilman Randy Mearns, representing the City of Marathon. Mr. Paros addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to approve the item. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Williams not present. Commissioner Williams returned to the meeting. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Roberts discussed with the Board solid waste services with the City of Marathon. Councilman Mearns and City Manager Craig Wrathell, both representing the City of Marathon addressed the Board. This matter was referred to Staff for return to the Board. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Bob Johnston, representing the Key Largo Kampground and Marina Condominium Association; and Jill Patterson addressed the Board concerning a one-time request to waive the non-refundable fees that must accompany all appeal applications for administrative appeal to the Monroe County Planning Commission. The purpose is to allow the public to appeal the inconsistencies between the building permits issued, the conditions, and the plans approved for the project known as Tradewinds Hammock, Samson Road, Key Largo, Florida. No official action was taken. Peter Sola discussed with the Board the traffic problems on US 1 and Crane Boulevard, Sugarloaf Key and possible solutions. This matter was referred to Mayor McCoy for preparation of a Resolution for the next BOCC meeting to be forwarded to State Representative Ken Sorenson. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned. Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk and ex-officio Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Monroe County, Florida 'a -" (2- - �V antcz) Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk