08/16/2006 Regular
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Key Largo, Florida
A Closed Executive Session convened at 8:30 AM. on the above date with the Regular
Meeting of the Momoe County Board of County Commissioners convening at 9:00 AM., at the
Key Largo Library. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner George R. Neugent,
Commissioner Glenn Patton, Commissioner Dixie M. Spehar and Mayor Charles "Sonny"
McCoy. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; Suzanne
Hutton, County Attorney; Thomas Willi, County Administrator; County Staff, members of the
press and radio; and the general public.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor McCoy announced pursuant to Florida Statute, the following was closed to the
public: An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Monroe County v. Florida
Department of Community Affairs, DCA Final Order No. DCA06-0R-157.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Mayor McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
A presentation of the Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities Award to Aleisa
McGuirl, Consumer Specialist with the Center for Independent Living, for her constant
commitment and dedicated service to people with disabilities.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting
approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
Board granted approval ofa Workers' Compensation Settlement in the amount of Fifty
Two Thousand Five hundred Dollars, $52,500 (Inclusive of Attorneys Fees and Cost) for File
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding for
APS (Adult Protective Services) Referrals between Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners (In-Home Services), The Department of Children & Families and the Alliance for
Aging (Aging and Disability Resource Center/Aging Agency on Aging for Miami-Dade and
Monroe Counties).
Board granted approval to purchase the FY 2006 Budgeted ADA Paratransit Bus by
piggy backing to the Florida Department of Transportation FVPP-03-SC-1 procurement from
First Class Coach and Equipment, Inc. for a 2007 TurtleTop Bus.
Board granted approval to pay Monroe Service Co. invoice no 9311 in the amount of
$885.00, and $885.00, to repair damage to the Key West International Airport AC units, caused
by Hurricane Wilma.
Board granted approval to pay Monroe Service Co. invoice no. 9311 in the amount of
$1,130.00, for repair to an AC unit at the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Construction Contract between
Monroe County and Koch Corporation for the Noise Insulation Program, Phase 5 Construction,
for the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Profession all Service Order No 5
between Monroe County and THC, Inc. for the implementation ofthe Noise Insulation Program,
(Phase 5 Construction Services), for the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Purchase/Service Order No.
05/06-35 between Monroe County and URS, for Noise Coordinator Services for the Key West
International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Purchase/Service Order No.
05/06-37 between Monroe County and URS, for DBE Implementation Services for the Key West
International Airport and the Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval to purchase one Oshkosh Striker 1500 Airport Firefighting
vehicle in the amount of$689,949.00
Board granted approval to purchase two ADA Passenger Loading Devices from
Lift-A-Loft Crop. for $60,847.00.
Board granted approval to purchase one Utility Tractor with Quick-Change Broom
attachment and loader from HigWand Turf & Tractor in the amount of$64,559.54, as established
by the Florida Sheriff's Association State Contract Bid No. 05-13-0822.
Board granted approval to reject bid offer of $5,268,679. 70 from Anchor Construction
Enterprises, LLC. for Rehabilitation of Card Sound Road Bridges and to rebid project.
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Board granted approval to increase Purchase Order for Geiger Key Bridge from
$99,800.00 to $144,800.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract for Professional Services
between Monroe County and MBI!K2M Architecture, Inc. for the planning, design and
construction administration of the new Public Works facility to be located on Rockland Key.
Board granted approval of Receipt ofmontWy report on Change Orders reviewed by the
County Administrator. Said list incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the execution of a Grant Agreement
with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the acceptance of Small County
Solid Waste Grant Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 274-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to reject all bids and to re-advertise for sealed bids to repair the
roof at the Monroe County Detention Facility on Stock Island due to Hurricane Wilma.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Amendment between
Monroe County Francis 1. Gonzon, Owner, Salute Restaurant, to waive rent for 54 days during
the months of July, August, September, October and November, 2005, when Atlantic Boulevard
was closed due to Hurricane activity and the restaurant was not able to be open.
Board granted approval to rescind existing lease agreement with Deputy Dawn Leird for
one-half of the duplex at the Key Largo Community Park, and approval to enter into a new
one-year residential lease agreement with a Deputy to be recommended by the Monroe County
Sheriff
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Business Lease Renewal between
Monroe County and Independent Mortgage and Finance Company, Inc. for office space for the
Technical Support staff of the 16th Judicial Circuit.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Consent to Assignment of the
month-to-month maintenance agreement for the two centrifugal chillers at Jackson Square from
York International to Johnson Controls.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and Synagro Southeast, Inc. for operation and maintenance of the wastewater
treatment plant at the Marathon Government Center
Board granted approval of a contract amendment with Synagro Southeast, Inc. for the
operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant at the Roth Building.
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Board adopted the following Resolution providing that the fire rescue service agreement
dated October 7, 1992 between Monroe County Board of County Commissioners as governing
Board for Municipal Services Taxing District 6 and the Key Largo Volunteer Fire Department,
Inc., and all addenda thereto, in accordance with Section 2 of said agreement be terminated,
effective midnight September 30, 2006; providing an alternative termination date if necessary.
RESOLUTION NO. 274a-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Board adopted the following Resolution providing that the ambulance service agreement
dated September 17, 1997 between Monroe County Board of County Commissioners as
governing Board for Municipal Services Taxing District 6 and the Key Largo Volunteer
Ambulance Corps, Inc., and all addenda thereto, in accordance with Section 30 of said agreement,
be terminated effective midnight September 30, 2006; providing an alternative termination date if
necessary.
RESOLUTION NO. 274b-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement for Transfer
of Emergency Medical VehiclelEquipment transferring ownership of2000 Ford Super Duty Type
I Ambulance, VIN IFDXF46F6YEEI0229, County ill 144-2235 from Monroe County to
Islamorada Village ofIslands, effective October I, 2006.
Board granted approval to issue a Purchase Order to Municipal Equipment Company,
LLC, sole source stocking distributor of Lion Apparel's Janesville Brand of Turnouts in the State
of Florida, in the amount of$55,221.00 for the purchase of37 sets of personal protective
ensembles
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Class A Emergency Medical
Services Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to the Key Largo Volunteer
Ambulance Corps., Inc (KL V AC) for the operation of an ALS transport ambulance service for
the period August 25, 2006 through August 24, 2008.
Board adopted the following resolutions for the transfer of funds and resolutions for the
receipt of unanticipated revenue:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule item No. I)
RESOLUTION NO. 275-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.2).
RESOLUTION NO. 276-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule item No.3).
RESOLUTION NO. 277-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.4).
RESOLUTION NO. 278-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.5).
RESOLUTION NO. 279-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.6).
RESOLUTION NO. 280-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 281-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.8).
RESOLUTION NO. 282-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.9).
RESOLUTION NO. 283-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 284-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. II).
RESOLUTION NO. 285-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 286-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 287-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 288-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 289-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 290-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 291-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 292-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 293-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 294-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 295-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 296-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 297-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 298-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 299-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 300-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 300a-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Board granted authorization for the County to issue a Request for Proposal for
Teleconferencing Equipment to provide for teleconferencing attendance by County
Commissioners and keeping a record of those meetings in accordance with the Sunshine Law.
Board granted approval to advertise for sealed bids for a monthly maintenance agreement
on the 911 equipment owned by Monroe County.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and Synagro Southeast, Inc. for the operation and maintenance of the Marathon Airport
Terminal Sewage Plant, effective July 1, 2006.
Board granted approval to award bid to Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc. for the Public
Aircraft Parking Aprons project at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval for the appropriation of up to 95% of the estimated fund balance
going forward, of the One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund (304).
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement
(extension to Fiscal Year 2003) for $375,000 Capital Project Funding between Monroe County
and Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society, Inc to extend the termination from October 31, 2004
to May 31, 2005.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Assignment of Agreement for the
20th Annual Faro Blanco Invitational Tarpon Tournament on May 20-24, 2006 in an amount not
to exceed $3,000 from David M. Navarro to B.T. Sales, Inc.
Board granted approval of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council 2006-2007
Marketing Plan.
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DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement between
Monroe County and the Monroe County Property Appraiser (MCPA) authorizing the transfer of
$65,000 in funds from the MCPA to the County to assist in the development of digital aerial
photography for use as GIS base layer imagery. The County will provide digital photography to
the MCP A in return.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement between
Monroe County and the City of Marathon authorizing the transfer of$30,000 in funds from the
City of Marathon to the County to assist in the development of digital aerial photography for use
as GIS base layer imagery. The County will provide digital photography to the City of Marathon
in return.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement between
Monroe County and the Islamorada, the Village ofIslands (VOl) authorizing the transfer of
$12,000 in funds from the VOl to the County to assist in the development of digital aerial
photography for use as GIS base layer imagery The County will provide digital photography to
the MCP A in return.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of Commissioner Spehar's item appointing the following
individuals to the Human Services Advisory Board Task Force to Coordinate Services and
Eliminate Duplication of non-profit services: Jaime Pipher, Director Guidance Clinic of the
Middle Keys; Arianna Nesbitt, Executive Director Florida Keys Healthy Start Association; Susan
Gouldy, United Way of Monroe County; Wendy Coles, SHAL; Doug Blomberg, Executive
Director Wesley House Family Services; Nancy Sutton, President Lower Keys Interagency
Council; and on behalf of Monroe County Alexsa Leto (current HSAB member) and Deb Barsell,
Chair. At the July 19, 2006 BOCC meeting direction was given to create a task force whose
purpose is to eliminate duplication of services and create better coordination between non-profit
agencIes.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Patton's reappointment of Randy Wall to the
Planning Commission. The term will start September 1, 2006 and expire on September 1, 2008.
Board adopted the following Resolution recognizing Gladesman Folk Culture of Florida in
Big Cypress National Preserve.
RESOLUTION NO. 301-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's appointment of Mayor Pro Tern
Spehar as the Counties liaison to the Workforce Housing Task Force.
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Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's appointment of Rick Casey to the
Workforce Housing Task Force.
COUNTY CLERK
Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes from the
Regular meeting oOune 21,2006 (previously distributed).
Board granted approval of the following Warrants (1001005-101089 & 506690-507743):
General Fund (001), in the amount of$2,813,288.30; Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101), in the
amount of $3, 140,988.77; Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the amount of $74, 120.59; TDC
District Two Penny (115), in the amount of$189,357.92; TDC Admin. & Promo 2 Cent
(116), in the amount of$133,687.44; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117), in the amount of
$46,150.80; TDC District 2, 3 Cent (118), in the amount of$2,936.09; TDC District 3, 3 Cent
(119), in the amount of $252,795. 19; TDC District 4, 3 Cent (120), in the amount of$2,670.19;
TDC District 5, 3 Cent (121), in the amount of$13,323.17; Gov. Fund Type Grants (125), in
the amount of$469,121.99; Impact Fees Roadways (130), in the amount of $921.02; Fire &
Amb Dist 1 L&M Keys (141), in the amount of$124, 121.05; Upper Keys Health Care (144),
in the amount of$20,247.85; Fire & Amb Dist 6 Key Largo (146), in the amount of
$59,479.87; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of$22,643.48; Plan, Build,
Zoning (148), in the amount of $72,306.42; Municipal Policing (149), in the amount of
$506,457.91; 911 Enhancement Fee (150), in the amount of $25,833.34; Duck Key Security
(152), in the amount of$7,438.80; Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of
$49,445.09; Boating Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of$12,975.49; Misc. Special
Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of$12,631.82; Environmental Restoration (160), in the
amount of$11,448.00; Law Enforcement Trust (162), in the amount of$2,000.00; Marathon
Municipal Service (166), in the amount of$29.98; Key Largo Wastewater MSTU (170), in the
amount of$56,596.33; 2003 Revenue Bonds (207), in the amount of$165,907.77; 2003
Revenue Bonds (307), in the amount of$213,578.78; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount
of$9,231. 78; Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of $66,405.38; Key West IntI. Airport
(404), in the amount of$876,604.59; MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount of$777,320.67;
Worker's Compensation (501), in the amount of$30,273.79; Group Insurance Fund (502), in
the amount of$180,181.54; Risk Management Fund (503), in the amount of$37,623.94; Fleet
Management Fund (504), in the amount of$182,560.58; Fire&EMS LOSAP Trust Fund
(610), in the amount of$510.00.
Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council Expenditures for the month of
July, 2006, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of$15,105.44; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the
amount of$250,000.00; Visitor Information Services, in the amount of$38,916.64; Events, in the
amount of$58,596.03; Office Supplies & Oper Costs, in the amount of$68, 183.91; Personal
Services, in the amount of$79,118.07; Public Relations, in the amount of$74, 162.65; Sales &
Marketing, in the amount of $48,065.72; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of$2,173.16;
Travel, in the amount of$8,464.08.
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Board granted approval to advertise surplus equipment for bid and approval to remove
surplus equipment from inventory via disposal. Said inventory listing is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board granted approval to rescind the Maintenance Agreement between Monroe County
and the State of Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice concerning the first floor juvenile justice
building located on Stock Island, approved at the July 14, 2004 BOCC meeting.
Board granted approval to rescind Amendment NO.1 to Lease No. 3671 between Monroe
County and the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida
for the Key Largo Volunteer Fire Department, approved at the May 19, 2004 BOCC meeting.
Board granted approval to rescind the Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County
and the State of Florida, Department of Health for the operation of the Monroe County Health
Department (2004-2005 Contract Year), approved at the June 15,2005 BOCC meeting.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Agreement for Sale and Purchase
between Monroe County and Melodye Reger for the property known as Hickory House, 5948
Peninsular Avenue, Stock Island, in the amount of$3,750,000.00.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval of payment oflnvoice No. 1531413 in the amount of$25,970.86
from Paul, Hastings, Janofsky for expert witness costs provided by Trent Marr in the matter of
Galleon Bay Corp. v. Monroe County.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Dave Koppel, County Engineer addressed the Board concerning the matter of officially
terminating the contract with Tropex Construction Services, Inc. for the renovation of Tavernier
Fire Station No. 22, and approval to award bid and enter into a contract with Overholt
Construction Company. for the renovation of same. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the item.
Motion carried unanimously.
Kay Thacker addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Patton granting approval of payment to Jerry Coleman,
PL., for professional legal services rendered regarding Workforce Housing and other Monroe
County issues, in the amount of$33,841.63. Motion carried unanimously.
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The Board discussed a resolution regarding the waiver of building, permitting and other
fees for affordable housing developments by non-profit organizations or development or
redevelopment projects often (10) units or greater. Tom Willi, County Administrator and
Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to continue this item to the
September 2006 meeting of the Board in Marathon. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Koppel addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval to award a Standard Form of
Agreement to Pavers & Stone, Inc for the installation of exterior cast stone and brick veneer to
the Freeman Justice Center, and to modifY the purchasing policies and procedures. Motion
carried unanimously.
Housing & Community Development Division Director, Reggie Paros; Mr. Willi, Kay
Thacker, and Attorney Jerry Coleman addressed the Board concerning waiver, deferment,
reduction or similar relief for utility, water, sewer, or similar fees for affordable housing
development. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by
Commissioner Patton directing Staff to begin a dialogue with utility companies for the waiving of
their fees for affordable housing development. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed guidance for possible changes to Comprehensive Plan and Land
Development Regulations for affordable housing development regarding: (I) 35' Height
Limitations, (2) Parking Requirements, (3) Density, and (4) Floor Area Ratio (FAR). Attorney
Jerry Coleman addressed the Board. No official action was taken.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mark Rosch, Executive Director of the Monroe County Land Authority and Jim Muller of
Muller and Associates, Inc. presented the draft Monroe County Land Acquisition and
Management Master Plan, prepared by Muller and Associates, Inc., for Monroe County, dated
July 28, 2006, approval to transmit the Monroe County Land Acquisition and Management Plan
to the Department of Community Affairs for review. Attorney Jerry Coleman, and H. T. Pontin
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded
by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Resolution authorizing the transmittal of the
Monroe County Land Acquisition and Management Master Plan to the Florida Department of
Community Affairs for review, including the revisions as indicated:
Last sentence of Executive Summary - For this first iteration of the LAMMP, the
County's goal will pIllft be to fund the target amount of an additional $98 million during the next
20 years, which equals 25% of the estimated $390 million shortfall.
Page 43 - During the next two years, Monroe County will take actions necessary to
Dursue the goal of funding the target amount of an additional $98 million during the next 20 years
for environmental land acquisition and management, affordable housing land purchases, and
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retirement of development rights. This funding will be coordinated with the annual update of the
Capital Improvements Element and the Five- Year Capital Improvement Schedule.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 302-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
MONROE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
Danise "Dee Dee" Henriquez, Tax Collector presented the Recap of the 2005 Tax Roll
and the list of errors and insolvencies for the 2005 Tax Roll. Ms. Henriquez discussed the first
Internet tax sale held by her office, the occupational business tax renewal process, and the status
of an e-checks system operating in her office. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and
seconded by Commissioner Spehar authorizing the 2006 Tax Roll be extended and the tax bills be
mailed prior to completion of Value Adjustment Board Hearings. Motion carried unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
The Clerk announced a vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District II
Advisory Committee for an "At Large" appointment.
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
appointing Phil Hogue as an "At Large" appointment to the Tourist Development Council District
I Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
Airoorts - Airports Director, Peter Horton updated the Board concerning TSA issues for
the Florida Keys Marathon Airport.
Engineering - County Engineer, Dave Koppel advised the Board on the following: Bid
Opening for the Murray E. Nelson Government Center in Key Largo is scheduled for October 11,
2006; Monroe County will have a cost savings to the contract approved today with Pavers &
Stone, Inc. for the installation of exterior cast stone and brick veneer to the Freeman Justice
Center compared to the previous contractor; and, the permit has been received from the Army
Corps of Engineers to fill the basin area of the Big Pine Key Community Park. Mayor McCoy
inquired on the estimated completion dates for the Freeman Justice Center and the Key West
International Airport Terminal.
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FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT I
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
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The Board of Governors for the Fire and Ambulance District I convened. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner George Neugent, Commissioner Dixie Spehar, and
Chairman Kevin M. Madok. Absent was Councilman John Cromartie.
Rob Low, Battalion Chief was present on behalf of Fire Chief Clark Martin.
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to
adopt the following Resolution authorizing the write-off of Fire Rescue ambulance accounts
receivable, (in the amount of $254,037.76) for calendar year 2002. Motion carried unanimously,
with Councilman John Cromartie absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 303-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval to issue a Purchase Order to Municipal Equipment Company, LLC, sole source
stocking distributor of Lion Apparel's Janesville Brand of Turnouts in the State of Florida, in the
amount of$55,221.00 for the purchase of37 sets of personal protective ensembles. Motion
carried unanimously, with Councilman John Cromartie absent.
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval to advertise for sealed bids for the maintenance of Monroe County Fire Rescue
vehicles (ambulances), including inspections, preventative maintenance, and unscheduled
maintenance and repairs resulting from failure or malfunction. Motion carried unanimously, with
Councilman John Cromartie absent.
Commissioner Neugent inquired of a contingency plan of relocating emergency vehicles
prior to a hurricane. Mr. Willi and Rob Low, Battalion Chief addressed the Board.
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all Commissioners present.
MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to
delete from today's agenda the matter concerning approval of a Resolution of the Board of
County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida adopting amendment two (2) to Monroe
County's Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for the State of Florida Fiscal Years 2004-2005,
2005-2006, 2006-2007 authorizing the submission of the Local Housing Assistance Plan for
review and approval by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Motion carried unanimously.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Spehar updated the Board concerning her item on windstorm insurance
including information from the August 1 st Citizens Insurance evidentiary hearing. Ms. Hutton
addressed the Board. (The update regarding Monroe County self-insurance was not addressed).
The Board discussed Commissioner Spehar's item concerning the reappointment of James
Cameron to the Planning Commission to begin September of2006 and to end in September of
2008. Geri Smith and Kay Thacker addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent approving the reappointment of
James Cameron. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Ms. Hutton addressed the Board concerning Mayor McCoy's item to consider approval of
a Resolution strongly encouraging the Florida Legislature to study and enact Legislation
addressing the insurance crisis in Florida. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following Resolution. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 304-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The Board accepted the County Administrator's Monthly Activity Report for July, 2006
dated August 1,2006. Mr. Willi informed the Board that as a test for future use, today's meeting
was being televised live through the County's WEB CAM via the Harvey Government
CenterIMarathon Government CenterIKey Largo Library meeting rooms. Mr. Willi discussed a
page that was activated this morning to the County's web site which provides information to the
public of the implementation of county management practices and performance excellence in
Monroe County Government; his recommendation to promote Deb Barsell to the position of
Community Services Director; and recent health issues concerning Fire Chief Clark Martin and
informed the Board that Rob Low, Battalion Chief would be Acting Fire Chief.
COMMISSIONER ORGANIZATION
County Clerk, Danny Kolhage administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed
Commissioner Mario DiGennaro.
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent granting approval of the Elected Official Bond for Commissioner Mario DiGennaro.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
WASTEWATER ISSUES
Elizabeth Woods, presented an update to the Board of the Year 8 DCA Work Program.
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The Board discussed the County Administrator's recommended State of Florida
wastewater funding allocation for unincorporated Monroe County, Key Largo Wastewater
Treatment District and the City of Marathon. Charles Brooks, representing the Key Largo
Wastewater Treatment District, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval, per Staff
Recommendation, of the following funding split: $6.038 million for Key Largo Wastewater
Treatment District, $1 million dollars for the City of Marathon and $10,962,000 for joint
FKAAlMonroe County projects in unincorporated Monroe County. During discussion,
Commissioner Patton requested an amendment to the motion to split the funding evenly in the
amount of$8.5 million for the Upper Keys and $8.5 for the Lower Keys. The amendment was
not accepted by the maker. Roll call vote was taken on the original motion and carried
unanimously.
The Board discussed consideration of the purchase of the Stock Island Wastewater Plant
(Key West Resort Utilities). Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar to take this item to the
October meeting of the Board in Key West. Motion died for lack of a second Mr. Willi
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and
seconded by Commissioner DiGennaro directing that any discussions to acquire the Key West
Resort Utility Plant not deter the progress being made with the Aqueduct Authority based on the
Interlocal Agreement. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Patton Yes
Commissioner Spehar No
Commissioner DiGennaro Yes
Mayor McCoy Yes
Motion carried.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Eric Poole, Senior Legislative Advocate presented the 2006 County Partners Award by
the Florida Association of Counties to Representative Ken Sorensen.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Ty Symroski, Growth Management Director addressed the Board concerning the
discussion, update and guidance to Staff to proceed with preparing an agreement to redevelop
Seahorse Trailer Park in Big Pine and Rowell's Marina in Key Largo. The following individuals
addressed the Board: Kay Thacker, Pauline Klein, and Ron Miller. No official action was taken.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Section
155-191A, Monroe County Code, in order to correct a scrivener's error in the legal description of
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Duck Key Municipal Service Taxing District Unit set forth in Ordinance No. 015-2005; 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.
There was no public input Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Patton to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 030-2006
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of
the Monroe County Code entitled "Administration" by amending Sec. 2-8(a) in order to provide
County Departments an allocation of funds to host social events or give prizes or awards for the
public purpose of boosting employee morale; providing for severability; providing for the repeal
of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County
Code of Ordinances; providing for an effective date. The following individual addressed the
Board: Sylvia Murphy. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and
seconded by Commissioner Patton to deny the item. Mr. Willi addressed the Board. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Patton Yes
Commissioner Spehar Yes
Commissioner DiGennaro Yes
Mayor McCoy No
Motion carried.
Mr. Symroski, referred the Board to a written Memorandum from Heather Beckman,
Senior Planner of the Growth Management Division, dated August 1, 2006, regarding Public
Hearing items Q3 through Q18. There was no public input Motion was made by Commissioner
Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Resolutions:
Resolution approving the request for Administrative Relief made by Edward Arduino on
the property described as Lot 2, Stillwright Point Plat #1, Key Largo, RE #00514350.000000.
The relief is in the form of one (1) dwelling unit allocation.
RESOLUTION NO. 305-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution approving the request for Administrative Relief made by Anthony Bassett, for
Key Largo Beach Addition, Key Largo Lot 9 & w'ly 35.50' ofn'ly 1.50' Lot 8, Block 13, RE
#00503400-000000. The relief is in the form of one (1) dwelling unit allocation.
RESOLUTION NO. 306-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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_ Resolution approving the request for Administrative Relief made by Laura Bottenhom on
the property described as Lot 142, Port Largo, Key Largo, RE #00452730.000000. The relief is
in the form of one (1) dwelling unit allocation.
RESOLUTION NO. 307-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Resolution approving the request for Administrative Relief made by Laura Bottenhorn on
the property described as Lot 143, Port Largo, Key Largo, RE #00452740.000000. The relief is
in the form of one (1) dwelling unit allocation.
RESOLUTION NO. 308-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution approving the request for Administrative Relief made by Craig Campbell on
the property described as Lot 3, Block 16, Twin Lakes Subdivision, Key Largo, RE
#00550200.000000. The relief is in the form of one (1) dwelling unit allocation.
RESOLUTION NO. 309-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution approving the request for Administrative Relief made by Francisco Correa on
the property described as Lot 8, Block 6, amended and extended plat of Key Largo Ocean Shores,
Key Largo, RE #00498560.000000. The relief is in the form of one (1) dwelling unit allocation.
RESOLUTION NO. 310-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution approving the request for Administrative Relief made by Sergio Garcia on the
property described as Lot 15, Block 1, Harbor Shores, Key Largo, RE #00521670.000000. The
relief is in the form of one (1) dwelling unit allocation.
RESOLUTION NO. 311-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Resolution approving the request for Administrative Relief made by Ridobel Garcia on the
property described as Lot 8, Block 7, Amended Plat Winston Waterways #2, Key Largo, RE
#00547211.000800. The relief is in the form of one (1) dwelling unit allocation.
RESOLUTION NO. 312-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution approving the request for Administrative Relief made by German Luengo on
the property described as Lot 27, Twin Lakes Second Addition, Key Largo, RE
#00551005-000300. The relief is in the form of one (1) dwelling unit allocation.
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RESOLUTION NO. 313-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution approving the request for Administrative Relief made by Ralph Merritt, Jr. on
the property described as Lot 18, Block 4, Lime Grove Estates, Section #1, Key Largo, RE
#00485670.000000. The relief is in the form of one (I) dwelling unit allocation.
RESOLUTION NO. 314-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution approving the request for Administrative Relief made by Dean Parkinson on
the property described as Lot 26, Block 2, Ocean Isle Estates, Key Largo, RE
#00538560.000000. The relief is in the form of one (I) dwelling unit allocation.
RESOLUTION NO. 315-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Resolution approving a request for Administrative Relief made by RER Holding Corp.,
LLC., on the property described as Lot 16, Block 10 Key Largo Ocean Shores, Key Largo, Real
Estate Number 00499800.000000. The relief is in the form of one (I) dwelling unit allocation.
RESOLUTION NO. 316-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution approving a request for Administrative Relief made by Richard C. Riehl on the
property described as Lot 5, Block 2, South Creek Village, Key Largo, Real Estate Number
00466660.000000. The relief is in the form of one (I) dwelling unit allocation.
RESOLUTION NO. 317-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution approving a request for Administrative Relief made by Josue Roja for Rand R
Holding Corp., LLC., on the property described as Lot 37, Block 6, Winston Waterways Plat #2,
Key Largo, Real Estate Number 00547080.000000. The relief is in the form of one (I) dwelling
unit allocation.
RESOLUTION NO. 318-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution approving a request for Administrative Relief made by David Thompson on
property described as Lot 28, Block 8, Key Largo Ocean Shores Key Addition, Key Largo, Real
Estate Number 00499330.000000. The relief is in the form of one (I) dwelling unit allocation.
RESOLUTION NO. 319-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Resolution approving a request for Administrative Relief made by Mark Thompson on
property described as Lot 14, North of Canal, Paradise Point cove, Key Largo, Real Estate
Number 00513810.000000. The relief is in the form of one (1) dwelling unit allocation.
RESOLUTION NO. 320-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Ms. Hutton addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent approving the termination of the Renewal of
Professional Services Agreement between Monroe County and The Pfeiffer Company d/b/a TPC
Governmental Consulting approved by the BOCC on June 21, 2006; and directed the County
Administrator to send a termination notice. This motion also includes execution of a Professional
Services Agreement between Monroe County and Barreto, Cunningham, May, Dudley, Maloy &
Reyes, LLC to serve as the County's State Legislative lobbyist providing strategic governmental
consulting services Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Hutton addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and
seconded by Commissioner Patton granting approval to advertise and hold an Attorney-Client
Closed Session on September 6,2006 at 4:30 P.M. at the Harvey Government Center in Key
West in the matter of Florida Keys Citizens Coalition and Last Stand v. Department of
Community Affairs and Monroe County, FL Case No. DOAH 06-2449GM The subject matter of
this meeting will be confined to settlement negotiations and a strategy session related to litigation
expenditures. The persons to be in attendance are County Attorney, Robert Shillinger as Chief
County Attorney, Jerry Sanders as Assistant County Attorney, County Commissioners, County
Administrator, and a certified court reporter. The Board also authorized the County Attorney,
should it be necessary, to seek a continuance motion on this matter concerning settlement
discussions. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The Board discussed Commissioner Patton's item concerning Monroe County School
District Resolution #656 regarding rebuilding of the Key Largo School cafeteria to EHPA
standards to be used as a hurricane shelter. Pauline Klein, and Dr. Debra Walker, representing the
Monroe County School Board, addressed the Board. No official action was taken.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The Board discussed the matter of reimbursing the County Administrator for 12 months of
life insurance premium and to approve montWy reimbursement for future premium payments. Mr.
Willi, Ms. Hutton and Mr. Kolhage addressed the Board. This item was referred to the Clerk,
County Administrator and County Attorney.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
The Board accepted the written Litigation Report dated August 11,2006 from Suzarme
Hutton, County Attorney. Ms. Hutton announced that Assistant County Attorney, Susan
Grimsley has been awarded Board certification in City/County/Local Government Law. Ms.
Hutton then discussed the need to appoint a Commissioner to the Board of Governors, District I
due to a vacancy.
Ms. Hutton addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution of
Amendment Number One to First Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement of July 20, 2005
between the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida and the Key Largo
Wastewater Treatment District to increase advance funding to the District in the amount of three
million seven hundred dollars ($3,700,000) as approved by the Board on June 21,2006. Motion
carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
Commissioner Neugent discussed information concerning possible litigation by an outside
party against the Florida Keys Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc., and Monroe
County. Ms. Hutton indicated that her office had received a public records request on this matter
and also discussed the possibility of performing an operational audit of all four (4) animal control
shelters in Monroe County by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). After
discussion, the Board authorized Ms. Hutton to bring a contract with the HSUS for consideration
at the Special Board meeting of September 6,2006.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mr. Symroski addressed the Board concerning the following Resolutions transmitting to
the Department of Community Affairs the request by the Monroe County Planning and
Environmental Resources Department for Land Use (FLUM) Map Amendments. All of the
properties are physically located on Ocean Reef, Upper Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida, this
being the first of two Public Hearings:
The first of two Public Hearings was held to consider a Resolution transmitting to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs a request by the Monroe County Planning and
Environmental Resources Department to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Monroe County
Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan for Residential High (RH) to Mixed Use Commercial (MC) for
property described as part Lot 4 and Part NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 7, Township 59S,
Range 41E, Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida having the real estate numbers:
00081740.000500,00081760.000000, and 00081710.000000. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 321-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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The first of two Public Hearings was held to consider a Resolution transmitting to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs a request by the Monroe County Planning and
Environmental Resources Department to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the
Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan for the following properties from Recreation (R)
to Mixed Use/Commercial (Me), the properties are physically located in Ocean Reef Club
northwest of Anchor Drivel, southeast of the airport runway, and southwest of Barracuda Lane.
The properties are legally described as part of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 and part of the SW 1/4
of the NE 1/4 ofthe plat oflands of Seaboard Properties, Inc., Section 7, Township 59S, Range
41E, Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Monroe County, FL. The real estate numbers are
00081720.000301, and 00081720.999303. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Digennaro to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 322-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The first of two Public Hearings was held to consider a Resolution transmitting to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs a request by the Monroe County Planning and
Environmental Resources Department to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the
Monroe County Year 20 I 0 Comprehensive Plan for the following properties from Recreation (R)
and Airport District (AD) to Public Facilities (PF). The properties are physically located in Ocean
Reef Club South of the Barracuda Golf Course, east of the Dolphin Golf Course and abutting the
airport runway to the east. The properties are legally described as part of Government Lot 4, and
part of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the plat oflands of Seaboard Properties, Inc., Section 7,
Township 59S, Range 41E, Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Monroe County, FL. The real estate
numbers are 00081720.000000, and 00081720.000200. There was no public input. Motion was
made by Commissioner Digennaro and seconded by Commissioner Patton to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 323-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The first of two Public Hearings was held to consider a Resolution transmitting to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs a request by the Monroe County Planning and
Environmental Resources Department to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the
Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan for the following properties from Recreation (R)
to Mixed Use/Commercial (Me) for property described as part of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of
Section 7, Township 59 South, Range 41 East, Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida,
having real estate numbers: 00081720.000302 and 00081740.000300 and from Recreation (R),
Residential High (RR), and Airport District (AD) to Mixed Use/Commercial (Me) for property
described as part of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 7, Township 59 South, Range 41 East,
Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida, having real estate numbers 00081720.000300.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by
Commissioner Patton to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 324-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The first of two Public Hearings was held to consider a Resolution transmitting to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs a request by the Monroe County Planning and
Environmental Resources Department to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the
Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan from Residential Low (RL) to Residential
Conservation (RC) for property legally described as Designate Harbor Course, Sec. 2, Tract C,
Ocean Reef Plat 13, Monroe County, Florida, having real estate numbers: 00080120.000100,
00080190.000000 and 00573690.003900 and from Residential Low (RL) to Mixed
Use/Commercial (MC) for property legally described as Designate Harbor Course, Sec. 2, Tract
C, Ocean Reef Plat 13, Monroe County, Florida, having real estate numbers: 00573630.002600
and 00573630.002601. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar
and seconded by Commissioner Digennaro to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 325-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The first of two Public Hearings was held to consider a Resolution transmitting to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs a request by the Monroe County Planning and
Environmental Resources Department to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the
Monroe County Year 20 I 0 Comprehensive Plan for the following properties from Residential
Low (RL), Recreation (R), and Residential Conservation (RC) to Mixed Use Commercial (MC).
The properties are legally described as Harbor Course, Sec. I, Tract B, Ocean Reef Plat 13,
Monroe County, Florida. The real estate numbers are 00080040.000000,00080040.000100,
00572797.003600,00573650.002800,0057297.003700, and 0057297.003603. There was no
public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Digennaro to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 326-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The first of two Public Hearings was held to consider a Resolution transmitting to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs a request by the Monroe County Planning and
Environmental Resources Department to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the
Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan for the following property from Residential
Medium (RM) to Recreation (R) for property described as part of Tracts A, F & H, Sunrise Cay
III Ocean Reef Plat No. 15, Ocean Reef, Monroe County, Florida, having real estate number:
0056944.005201 and to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the Monroe County Year
2010 Comprehensive Plan from Recreation (R) to Residential Medium (RM) for property
described as Blk I Lots 1-2-3-4 and 18-19 Sunrise Cay III Ocean Reef Plat No. 15, Ocean Reef,
Monroe County, Florida, having real estate number: 00569443.005200,00569446.000100,
00569446000300,00569446.000400,00569446.001800, and 00569446.001900 There was no
public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
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Neugent to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. This item was
reconsidered by the Board and assigned a resolution number accordingly.
The first of two Public Hearings was held to consider a Resolution transmitting to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs a request by the Monroe County Planning and
Environmental Resources Department to designate the subject property as Conservation (C) on
the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan, the
property is legally described as part of Government Lot 2, and Land at Landings and Moorings of
Fisherman's Cover Condo, Section 7, Township 59S, Range 41E, Ocean Reef, Key Largo,
Monroe County, Florida. The real estate number is 00081696.000000. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Digennaro and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to
adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. This item was reconsidered by the
Board and assigned a resolution number accordingly.
The first of two Public Hearings was held to consider a Resolution transmitting to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs a request by the Monroe County Planning and
Environmental Resources Department to designate the subject properties as Conservation (C) on
the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan. The
properties are legally described as Angel Fish Keys, PB4-83, part Government Lot I, Section 8,
Township 59S, Range 41E and part Government Lots 8, 9, and 10, Section 5, Township 59S,
Range 41E, Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida. The real estate number is
00091510.000000. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Digennaro to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. This item was
reconsidered by the Board and assigned a resolution number accordingly.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance approving the request
filed by Monroe County Planning to amend the Land Use Designation Map (Zoning) from
Sparsely Settled (SS) to Parks & Refuge (PR) for property described as Government Lot 9,
PB4083, Section 6, Township 59 South, Range 41 East, Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Monroe
County, Florida, having real estate number: 00081660.000100. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Digennaro to adopt
the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. This item was reconsidered by the Board
and assigned an ordinance number accordingly.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance approving the request
filed by Monroe County Planning to amend the Land Use Designation Map (Zoning) from
Sparsely Settled (SS) to Suburban Commercial (SC) for property described as part of Ocean Reef
Plat #1, PB4-90, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida, having the real estate number:
00569510.000000. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and
seconded by Commissioner DeGennaro to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously. This item was reconsidered by the Board and assigned an ordinance number
accordingly.
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Ms Hutton addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and
seconded by Commissioner DiGennaro to reconsider agenda items R7 through RII. Motion
carried unanimously.
The first of two Public Hearings was held to consider a Resolution transmitting to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs a request by the Monroe County Planning and
Environmental Resources Department to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the
Monroe County Year 20 I 0 Comprehensive Plan for the following property from Residential
Medium (RM) to Recreation (R) for property described as part of Tracts A, F & H, Sunrise Cay
III Ocean Reef Plat No. 15, Ocean Reef, Monroe County, Florida, having real estate number:
0056944.005201 and to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the Monroe County Year
2010 Comprehensive Plan from Recreation (R) to Residential Medium (RM) for property
described as Blk I Lots 1-2-3-4 and 18-19 Sunrise Cay III Ocean Reef Plat No 15, Ocean Reef,
Monroe County, Florida, having real estate number: 00569443005200, 00569446.000100,
00569446.000300,00569446.000400,00569446.001800, and 00569446.001900. There was no
public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 327-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The first of two Public Hearings was held to consider a Resolution transmitting to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs a request by the Monroe County Planning and
Environmental Resources Department to designate the subject property as Conservation (C) on
the Future Land Use Map (PLUM) of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan, the
property is legally described as part of Government Lot 2, and Land at Landings and Moorings of
Fisherman's Cove Condo, Section 7, Township 59S, Range 41E, Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Monroe
County, Florida The real estate number is 00081696.000000. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt
the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 328-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The first of two Public Hearings was held to consider a Resolution transmitting to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs a request by the Monroe County Planning and
Environmental Resources Department to designate the subject properties as Conservation (C) on
the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan. The
properties are legally described as Angel Fish Keys, PB4-83, part Government Lot I, Section 8,
Township 59S, Range 41E and part Government Lots 8,9, and 10, Section 5, Township 59S,
Range 41E, Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida. The real estate number is
00091510.000000. Motion was made by Commissioner Patton and seconded by Commissioner
DiGennaro to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 329-2006
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance approving the request
filed by Monroe County Planning to amend the Land Use Designation Map (Zoning) from
Sparsely Settled (SS) to Parks & Refuge (PR) for property described as Governrnent Lot 9,
PB4-83, Section 6, Township 59 South, Range 41 East, Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Monroe
County, Florida, having real estate number: 00081660.000100. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the
following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 031-2006
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance approving the request
filed by Monroe County Planning to amend the Land Use Designation Map (Zoning) from
Sparsely Settled (SS) to Suburban Commercial (SC) for property described as part of Ocean Reef
Plat #1, PB4-90, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida, having the real estate number:
00569510.000000. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro
and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 032-2006
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Section
9.5-120.4 of the Land Development Regulations relating to dwelling unit transfer authorization
for development not affected by residential ROGO. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar
and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to continue until the September 20, 2006 BOCC
meeting in Marathon. Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending the definition
of accessory uses and contiguous and adding a definition for Adjacent Lot, Aggregate and
Aggregation; amending 9.5-256 Aggregation of Development, and 9.5-349 Shoreline Setbacks, to
be consistent with the new definition for adjacent lot; providing for severability; providing for
conflict; and providing for an effective date. Mr. Symroski addressed the Board. There was no
public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to continue this item until the September 20, 2006 BOCC meeting in Marathon. Motion
carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance to create a definition for
boat barns under Section 9.5-4, to exempt boat barns from floor area calculations and NROGO
under Section 95-124, 9.5-124.2, and 9.5-124.3 and amending the setback and bufferyard
requirements for developments which include a boat barn, providing for severability, providing for
conflict, and providing for an effective date. There was no public input. Motion was made by
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Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner DiGennaro to continue this item until the
September 20, 2006 BOCC meeting in Marathon. Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution transmitting to the
Department of Community Affairs, Comprehensive Plan amendments based on the Evaluation and
Appraisal Report (EAR) of the adopted Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan. Mr.
Symroski and Assistant County Attorney Jerry Sanders addressed the Board. There was no
public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 330-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Monroe
County Code Section 9.5-45; providing for a notice requirement of fifteen (15) days for Public
Hearings, amendments to the text of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations and
proposed changes to the Land Use District Map, fixing the type and size of notice advertisements;
providing for repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for an effective date and;
providing for filing in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Florida Department of
Community Affairs. The Board accepted public input with the following individuals addressing
the Board: Ron Miller, Kay Thacker, and Pauline Klein. Ms. Hutton and Mr. Willi addressed the
Board. Commissioner Spehar excused herself from the meeting. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Patton to adopt the following
Ordinance, as written. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Spehar not present.
ORDINANCE NO. 033-2006
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Spehar returned to the meeting and took her seat.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Monroe
County Code Section 9.5-511; deleting notice provisions and referring to 9.5-45 and; providing
that notice of all Public Hearings shall be posted on the Monroe County web site; providing for
repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing an effective date and; providing for filing
in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Florida and transmittal to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs. Mr. Symroski addressed the Board. The Board accepted
public input with the following individuals addressing the Board: Ron Miller, Kay Thacker, and
Pauline Klein. Motion was made by Commissioner Patton and seconded by Commissioner
DiGennaro to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 034-2006
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Monroe
County Code Section 9.5-21; providing for the ability of the BOCC to hear and act upon land use
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matters at BOCC meeting sites closest and next closest to the subject property; providing for
repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing an effective date and; providing for filing
in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Florida and transmittal to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs. Assistant County Attorney, Jerry Sanders addressed the
Board. The Board accepted public input with the following individuals addressing the Board: Kay
Thacker, Ron Miller, Pauline Klein. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar
and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 035-2006
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
The first of two Public Hearings was held to consider adoption of a Resolution
transmitting to the Department of Community Affairs the request filed by the Planning and
Environmental Resources Department amending the Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan based on
recommendations adopted as the Key Largo Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan. Mr. Symroski
referred the Board to a written Memorandum from Jose Papa, AlCP, Comprehensive Planning
Manager of the Growth Management Division, dated July 24, 2006. The Board accepted public
input with the following individuals addressing the Board: Pauline Klein, representing the Island
of Key Largo Home Owner's Association, and Margaret Warnaar. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Patton to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 331-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution endorsing the findings of
the Key Largo US 1 Corridor Enhancement Plan and directing the appropriate staff to pursue
funding to further analyze the findings or implement the projects proposed in the study. There
was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
Patton to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 332-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
County Attorney, Suzanne Hutton informed the Board that she had received a letter from
H. T. Pontin and would submit it to the Clerk for the record.
A Public Hearing was held to consider a Budget Amendment to the Fleet Management
Fund, #504 and adoption of a Resolution for unanticipated funds to increase the budget for Fund
504. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded
by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 333-2006
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was
adjourned.
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