01/13/1999 Regular
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of county Commissioners
Wednesday, January 13, 1999
Key West, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe county Board of county
Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m., on the above date, at the
Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner George Neugent, Commis-
sioner Mary Kay Reich, Commissioner Nora Williams, Commissioner
shirley Freeman, and Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey. Also present were
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James
T. Hendrick, County Attorney; James Roberts, County Administra-
tor; 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 Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent granting approval of all Additions, Correc-
tions and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board commended the County Administrator on his
30th anniversary of County Government service.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of a plaque to Audrey Allen, Respite
Provider, Social Services Department for 20 years of service to
Monroe County.
Presentation of a Plaque to Patricia Kufnowski, Person-
al Care Provider, Social Services Department for 15 years of
service to Monroe County In Home Services.
Presentation of Years of Service Award to Hubert Riley
Williams, Jr., Heavy Equipment Operator, Roads & Bridges Depart-
ment, Public Works Division.
Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for October
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1998, to Terry Linderman, Administrative Assistant, Code Enforce-
ment Department, Community Services Division.
Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for the
month of September 1998, to Al Brotons, Shift Supervisor, Emer-
gency Medical Services Department, Division of Public Safety.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Consent to Lease Agreement between Monroe County and from Key
Haven Associated Enterprises, Inc., to Dion Aviation Sales, Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Automated Teller Machine Agreement between Monroe County and
First National Bank of the Florida Keys, to provide, maintain and
operate an Automatic Teller Machine at the Key West International
Airport.
Board granted approval to rent space in the Marathon
Airport Terminal Building, to be used as an office for the
Legislative Aide to State Senator Daryl Jones, on a month-to-
month basis, pending a lease agreement.
Board granted approval to use the Marathon Airport for
the 1999 Seafood Festival/Fly In on March 26-29, 1999.
Board granted approval of two (2) "Sky Dive Marathon"
events at the Marathon Airport in 1999 - February 13, 1999 and
November 12-14, 1999.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Purchase/Service Order between Monroe County and URS Greiner,
Inc., to prepare design plans and specifications, and provide
construction phase services, for taxiway lighting project at the
Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the Guidance Clinic of the
Middle Keys, serving as the Community Transportation Coordinator
for the State of Florida.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Application for Federal Assistance between Monroe County and the
Federal Transit Administration, for financial assistance to
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purchase two transportation buses.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
1999 Older Americans Act Contract, #KG-951, between Monroe County
and the Alliance for Aging, Inc., for nutrition and in-home
services.
Board granted approval to accept a grant award from the
Florida Learn & Service, K-12 Program, to provide funding for the
establishment of a 4-H Florida Keys Youth Council.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an
allocation from the Boating Improvement Fund in the amount of
$8,224.50 for the installation of Aids to Navigation ~nd Regula-
tory Signage and Markers in Boot Key Harbor/Sister~ Creek,
Marathon AND granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing and
Assistance, for the above named project.
RESOLUTION NO. 001-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and the Redland
Company, Inc., for an extension of time to complete the repair
and/or replacement of channel markers in the Upper Keys.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Agreement No.
SWPP97-15 Amendment NO.1, for an extension of time until June
30, 1999 to complete existing channel marker repair/replacement
projects.
Board granted approval to rescind Board a~tion of
October 21, 1998 (approval to renew the contract agreement with
Windswept A/C & Appliances in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00
per year with no price increase) and granted approval and autho-
rized execution of a Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and
Windswept A/C & Appliances for central a/c repair of all Middle
Keys facilities, in an amount not to exceed $15,210.00 per year,
increasing the contract amount by the CPI - 1.4%, in accordance
with Article 3.06B of the contract agreement. * Please Note:
Aqenda Item D22, paqe 4 of Aqenda reflects incorrect amount of
$15,000.00 and incorrect CPI of 1.6%. This will be corrected on
the February Aqenda.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
~ Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Davis Water Analysis,
Inc., for the operation and maintenance service contract of the
Wastewater Treatment Facility located at the Monroe County
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and the Redland Company,
Inc. for the repair, replacement and/or the relocation of channel
markers in the Lower Keys.
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Detention Center, in the amount of $152,900.04.
Board accepted monthly report on Change Orders reviewed
by the County Administrator.
Board adopted the following Resolution accepting
certain culvert easements within the Cudjoe Gardens Municipal
Service Taxing District.
RESOLUTION NO. 002-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and Toppino's, Inc., for construc-
tion of culverts in Cudjoe Gardens Subdivision.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 1 to the Key Deer Paved Pathway contract between
Monroe County and The Brewer Company of Florida, Inc., in the
amount of $31,242.50 and increase in the contract time of 349
days.
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Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 355-1998 (Sch. Item 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 003-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 004-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution c0~cerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 005-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 006-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
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RESOLUTION NO. 007-1999
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See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 008-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 009-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 010-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 011-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 012-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 013-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 014-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 13).
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RESOLUTION NO. 015-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval to issue a Purchase
Florida Fence Corp., in the amount of $60,600.00, to
fencing at 16 county facilities that were damaged by
Georges.
Order to
repair
Hurricane
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe county and The Guidance Clinic of the
Middle Keys, for the implementation of the Keys to Recovery
Program and adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 016-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Verbal Add-On #1)
RESOLUTION NO. 017-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolu-
tion No. 139-1998. (Verbal Add-On #2)
RESOLUTION NO. 018-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Verbal Add-On #3)
RESOLUTION NO. 019-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Verbal Add-On #4)
RESOLUTION NO. 020-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of a Purchase Order for a
Building Permit from the City of Key West for the Old Courthouse
Renovation and Addition Project at Jackson Square.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
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RESOLUTION NO. 021-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval to advertise a Request for
Proposals for long distance telephone services.
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for
Proposals for sales representation services to promote tourism in
Europe.
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for
Proposals for Telemarketing Disaster Recovery Services.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Destination Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Keys
Communication Group, Inc., covering Key West Theatre Festival
'99, in an amount not to exceed $30,978.00, DAC I event resourc-
es, FY 99.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Destination Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Florida
Keys Corvette Club covering the 6th Annual "Corvettes in Para-
dise" on November 6, 1999, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00
FY 99, DAC IV, Third Penny.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Turn Key Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Super Boat
International Productions, Inc., covering Key West World Champi-
onship Race on November 7-14, 1999, in an amount not to exceed
$100,000.00, FY 99, DAC I, Third Penny.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County and Prange & O'Hearn,
Inc., Marketing and Research Group, to exercise option to extend
original agreement for additional two months to allow for re-
search not obtained due to Acts of God, and exercise option to
extend for one additional year commencing June 1, 1999 and
terminating on May 31, 2000.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Interlocal Agreement For Grant of Funds between
Monroe County and the city of Key West for the beach improvement
and restoration project encompassing Higgs Beach, White Street
pier and Smathers Beach, to add an additional $60,000.00, DAC I
Beach Resources to the initial $500,000.00 and amend the original
agreement to read "plus interest on appropriations", effective
October 1, 1998.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to Agreement between Monroe county and smith Travel
Research, Inc., to exercise a one year option effective January
1, 1999 and terminating on December 31, 1999.
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CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Board granted approval of a transfer of three buildable
lots to Monroe County by Warranty Deeds. Pursuant to Ordinance
No. 16-1992, these documents have been filed by the applicants
receiving dwelling unit allocation awards for the year ending
July 13, 1999.
2 People Dedicating 3 Lots to Monroe County
Permit
Number
Name on
Aqenda Item
Name on
Warranty Deed
Legal
Description
98-1-1259 Mary Ellen Lyons
Thomas & Caron Lt 2,Blk 2,palm
Burgess Villa S/D,Big
pine Key
98-1-1259 Mary Ellen Lyons
Thomas & Caron Lt 27,Summerland
Burgess Estates SID #1,
Summer land Key
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98-1-1512 Luke Ackiss
Luke Ackiss
Lt 2,Blk 3,Pine
Key Yacht Club
Estates, Big
pine Key
Board granted approval for a transfer of three
buildable lots to Monroe County by Warranty Deeds and one cove-
nant restricting the property owner to having one dwelling unit
on three contiguous lots. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 016-1992,
these documents have been filed by the applicants receiving
dwelling unit allocation awards for the year ending July 13,
1999.
1 Restrictive Covenant
Permit
Number
Name on
Aqenda Item
Name on Deed
Restriction
Legal
Description
98-1-0717 Robert & Annamaria Robert & Anna-
Dickens maria Dickens
Lots 33, 34
35,Blk 6,
Ramrod Shores
#3, Ramrod Key
3 Parties Dedicating 3 Lots to Monroe County
Permit
Number
Name on
Aqenda Item
Name on
Warranty Deed
Legal
Description
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98-1-0871 Donald Kittsmiller
Donald
Kittsmiller
Lt 2,Blk 4,port
pine Heights,
Big pine Key
98-1-0684 smith Barlowe
Thomas & Caron
Burgess
Lt 1,Blk 2,palm
Villa S/D,Big
pine Key
98-1-0652 Joseph Limoges &
Julia Panas
Joseph Limoges
& Julia Panas
Lot 23,Blk
11, Palm
Villa SID,
Big pine Key
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Grant of Conservation Easement Agreement between Monroe County
and Joseph and Betty Marchese for Harbor Course South, section 4,
Lot 56, Block 8, Ocean Reef Plat #19, as recorded in PB 7, Page
54, Key Largo, Florida.
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Board granted approval of a Flood Variance Application
submitted by Jeff Kurkowski for a lateral attached 371 square
foot garage and storage enclosure below base flood elevation for
storage and parking only on property located on Lot 14, Block 2,
Key Haven Second Addition, Raccoon Key.
Board granted approval of a Flood Variance Application
submitted by Paul Van Buren for a detached 1643 square foot multi
car garage below base flood elevation for parking only, on
property located on lots 4,5 and 27, Block 5, North Marathon
Shores, Key Vaca.
Board granted approval to terminate a contract between
Monroe County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protec-
tion, Contract #SWPP97-21, AND adopted the following Resolution
authorizing the Director of Marine Resources to sign grant
applications for projects approved by the Board and the Marine
Facilities Survey related to Florida Keys Boater's Guide.
RESOLUTION NO. 022-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment No. 1 to a contract between Monroe County and URS
Greiner, Inc., (formerly URS Consultants, Inc.) for provision of
transportation planning services funded under the Florida Depart-
ment of Transportation-Monroe County Joint Participation Agree-
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Board granted approval of the Monroe County Stormwater
Management Master Plan statement of Work AND granted approval to
advertise a Request for Qualifications.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Memorandum of Understanding between Monroe County and the Looe
Key Artificial Reef Association for monitoring the sunken ship
Adolphus Busch 1.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of a Request for Expenditures
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund in the total amount of
$1,300.00:
$1,000.00 Fund the Domestic Abuse Shelter Yellow Dress
Program.
$ 300.00 Upper Keys Athletic Association to send 6
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of Mayor Harvey's reappointment
of Felix otero to the Housing Finance Authority Board.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Mel Fisher.
RESOLUTION NO. 023-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Freeman's
reappointment of Kathleen Stupek to the Commission on the Status
of Women.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Freeman's
reappointment of Thomas A. Stevens to the Monroe County Housing
Finance Authority.
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Board adopted the following Resolution in support of
the Monroe County District Schools request for state assistance
in the recovery process from three Presidential Declarations of
Natural Disasters in 1998.
RESOLUTION NO. 024-1999
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See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner williams' ap-
pointment of William Plummer to the Local citizens Task Force to
fulfill the term of David Makepeace. Term to expire 8/19/99.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Eva Plowman Navarro.
RESOLUTION NO. 025-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner williams' ap-
pointment of Alexa Wheeler to the Tourist Development Council.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval of a request by the United
States Board on Geographic Names to change the name of Shark
Valley Slough to Shark River Slough.
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Board granted approval of the appointments/reappoint-
ments of Mayor Harvey, Commissioner Freeman, Commissioner
Neugent, Commissioner Reich and Commissioner williams to the
Industrial Development Authority.
Board granted approval of the appointments of Gail
Martell and Edward Sherman to the Department of Children and
Families Health and Human Services Board to fulfill two vacancies
on the Board.
COUNTY CLERK
PINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Amy Landry, in the amount of
$112.50; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $1,912.50;
County Reporting, in the amount of $194.75; Florida Keys Report-
ing, in the amount of $1,610.30; Linda Colucci, in the amount of
$1,491.75; Suzanne Ex, in the amount of $809.75; Walker &
Assoc., in the amount of $2,400.00; Vicky Lynn Doty, in the
amount of $634.50.
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COURT INTERPRETER, AT&T Language Line Services, in the
amount of $304.10; Claudia Hancock, in the amount of $145.00;
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Estrella Garcia, in the amount of $556.52; Jiri Dolezal, in the
amount of $25.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of $362.10; sergio
Alverez, in the amount of $397.26; William Waddell, in the amount
of $490.00; Mario Baldatti, in the amount of $130.00.
OTHER CIRCUIT COURT COSTS, Rolando Castineyra, in the
amount of $98.90; State of Florida, in the amount of $269.55;
Mark B. Hartig, in the amount of $44.86; Johnathon Ellsworth, in
the amount of $545.46.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEYS FEES, Timothy Nicholas
Thomes, in the amount of $638.18; Ben Harrison, in the amount of
$11.73; Christopher Meyer, in the amount of $360.00; Cunningham,
Albritton, Miller, Hefferman, in the amount of $350.00; Thomas
Linday, in the amount of $25.00; Mary Ann Dutton, in the amount
of $7,527.75; Mark J. Simms, in the amount of $2,350.00; Roberta
Fine, in the amount of $2,873.44.
COMPETENCY EVALUATION, James Holbrook, in the amount of
$350.00; Leslie Morgan, in the amount of $450.00.
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WITNESS COORDINATION, witness Travel & Per Diem, in the
amount of $21,072.32.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #002019-003755, in the
amount of $16,391,061.11
Board approved the County Commission Meeting Minutes of
November 12, 1998.
Board adopted the following Resolution designating the
Courthouse Annex Building at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, as
the temporary courthouse for the posting of statutorily required
notices while the old courthouse at 500 Whitehead Street is
undergoing construction.
RESOLUTION NO. 026-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval to remove surplus items from
inventory and advertise for bids or dispose. Said list is
incorporated herein by reference.
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COUNTY
ATTORNEY
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Quitclaim Deed to eliminate cloud on title of Ronald R. Gagliano
to 81.3 sq. ft. parcel abutting Key West Library in consideration
of payment to County of $813.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
commissioner Williams discussed with the Board the
approval to remove surplus items from inventory and advertise for
bids or dispose. Said schedule is incorporated herein by refer-
ence. This item was continued to later in the day.
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Mayor Harvey discussed with the Board approval of the
recommendation made by the Monroe Council of the Arts to procure
art work for the Key West International Airport. community
services Director Peter Horton and Executive Director of the
Monroe Council of the Arts Monica Haskell addressed the Board.
This item was continued to later in the day.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution denyinq Recommended Order of Beneficial Use which
approved the application of Galleon Bay Corporation. County
Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the Board. The Board
accepted public input with the following individuals addressing
the Board: Snell Putney and Alicia Putney. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to continue the Public Hearing to the April
14, 1999 Board of County Commissioner's Meeting at 10:30 A.M.
scheduled to be held at the Harvey Government Center at Historic
Truman School in Key West, with the condition that the applicant
provide full copies of the transcript no later than thirty (30)
days prior to the above proceedings. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution evidencing the Board's approval of a Recommended
Vested Rights Determination promulgated by the Vested Rights
Hearing Officer, IN RE: The application of Rudy and Roseanne
Krause. There was no public input. County Attorney James T.
Hendrick addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to continue the Public
Hearing to the April 14, 1999 Board of County Commissioner's
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Meeting at 10:30 A.M. scheduled to be held at the Harvey Govern-
ment Center at Historic Truman School in Key West, with proper
notice to all parties. Roll call vote was unanimous.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution evidencing the Board's approval of a Recommended
Vested Rights Determination promulgated by the Vested Rights
Hearing Officer, IN RE: The application of Charles, Jr. and Susan
Peabody. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commis-
sioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to continue
the Public Hearing to the April 14, 1999 Board of County
Commissioner's Meeting at 10:30 A.M. scheduled to be held at the
Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School in Key West,
with proper notice to all parties. Roll call vote was unanimous.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution evidencing the Board's approval of a Recommended
Vested Rights Beneficial Use Determination promulgated by the
Special Master, IN RE: The application of James W. Davidson and
W. Gregory Robertson. There was no public input. Motion was
made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Wil-
liams to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Harvey Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 027-1999
See Res. Book No. 141 which is incorporated herein by reference
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution evidencing the Board's approval of a Recommended
Beneficial Use Determination promulgated by the special Master,
IN RE: The application of Herbert T. and Christine W. Pontine
The Board accepted public input with the following individual
addressing the Board: H. T. Pontin. Motion was made by Commis-
sioner Reich to not approve the Resolution. Motion died for lack
of a second. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and second-
ed by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
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commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Reich
Commissioner Williams
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
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Mayor Harvey
No
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 028-1999
See Res. Book No. 141 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of the
following Ordinance creating a Boating Restricted Area (slow
speed/minimum wake zone) for Cow Key Channel South, located
between US1 and Riviera Canal; Providing for definitions, Provid-
ing that Monroe County agrees to hold the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection harmless from any liability incurred
from the negligent posting of boating restricted markers; Provid-
ing for penalties for violations; Providing for exemptions;
Providing for severability; Providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an
effective date. The Board accepted public input with the follow-
ing individual addressing the Board: H. T. Pontine County
Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the Board. After discus-
sion, motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner williams Yes
Mayor Harvey Yes
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 001-1999
See Ord. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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The second of two Public Hearings were held concerning
adoption of an Ordinance enacting a moratorium for a period of
eight months from the adoption date of this Ordinance on the
approval of applications for new free-standing wireless
communications towers (including self-supporting,guyed &
monopole) and any modifications which would increase the overall
height of an existing free-standing wireless communications tower
(including self-supporting, guyed, & monopole). The Board
accepted public input with the following individuals addressing
the Board: Vicki Minard, Esq., representing Nextel South Corpo-
ration; Linda Yorde, Margaret Sprague, and Mark Baker, represent-
ing Industrial Communicators. Acting Growth Management Director
Tim McGarry and County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
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Commissioner williams to adopt the following Ordinance.
call vote was unanimous.
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ORDINANCE NO. 002-1999
See Ord. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance creating the Big Coppitt area sewage collection Munici-
pal Service Benefit unit (MSBU); Providing that the MSBU includes
Rockland Key, Big Coppitt Key, Geiger Key, and real property
abutting Boca Chica Road; Providing that the MSBU governing body
is the Monroe county Board of County Commissioners; Providing for
the governing body's powers and duties; Providing for the levy of
non-ad valorem assessments for sewage infrastructure construction
if the assessments are approved by the MSBU electorate voting in
a referendum called to approve or disapprove such assessments;
Providing for the duties of the County Administrator and Clerk of
the Circuit Court with regard to the MSBU; Providing for sever-
ability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent
herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code
of Ordinances; and providing an effective date. The Board
accepted public input with the following individual addressing
the Board: D. Munn. County Administrator James Roberts and
County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Mayor Harvey to
adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 003-1999
See Ord. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending section 15.5-19, Monroe county Code, by
providing an exemption of limited duration for property owners
from the enforcement proceedings of section 15.5-19, MCC when the
location of the property owner's on-site sewage treatment and
disposal system (OSTDS) is included within an area approved by
referendum for the construction of centralized sewer service, a
special district has been created for such purpose; or bonds sold
or contracts entered into for such purpose; Providing for sever-
ability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent
herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code
of Ordinances; and providing an effective date. The Board
accepted public input with the following individual addressing
the Board: D. Munn. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner williams to adopt the Ordinance without
the optional section. After discussion, motion was withdrawn.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner williams to continue the Public Hearing to later in
the afternoon. Motion carried unanimously.
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance providing for a procedure and criteria governing Change
Orders to contracts for the construction of capital improvements;
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. County Administrator
James Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commis-
sioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the
following Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 004-1999
See Ord. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Major Ted Pruitt of the Army Corps of Engineers made a
presentation to the Board regarding the carrying Capacity Study.
The Board took no official action.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVAL
Sheila Chamberlain, Legislative Aide to State Senator
Daryl Jones addressed the Board concerning approval to rent space
in the Marathon Airport Terminal Building, on a month to month
basis, pending a lease agreement. Ms. Chamberlain expressed her
thanks to the Board.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director Peter Horton addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval to waive formal bidding
procedures to construct a facility for the National Weather
Service at the Key West International Airport. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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County Administrator James Roberts, Jeffrey P. Angello,
Area President of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - Boca Raton, and
Human Resources Director, Sheila Barker discussed with the Board
approval to change the eligibility for group health insurance for
group health program benefits for retirees, to lower the number
of years of exposure and lower outstanding liability for the
County. The fOllowing individuals addressed the Board: Susan
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Hawxhurst, Phyllis Pita, Mary Tucker, Judi Angels, and Kay
Gissendaner. After discussion, motion was made by Mayor Harvey
to have the County Commission appoint two (2) employees each to a
committee to review the proposed changes to retiree benefits.
During discussion, the motion was withdrawn. County Attorney
James T. Hendrick addressed the Board. Motion was then made by
Commissioner williams and seconded by Mayor Harvey to proceed
with a committee representing employee interests composed of the
Policies and Procedures Committee with the addition of an ap-
pointment of an employee or a retired employee from each Commis-
sioner; appointment of an employee from each County Constitu-
tional Office, and appointment of an employee from the Mosquito
Control District to examine the alternative that has been provid-
ed by the County or come up with an acceptable alternative within
ninety (90) days. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
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Lynn Mapes, Vice Chair of the Monroe County Planning
commission discussed with the Board a proposal from the Planning
Commission to introduce a deadline for submission of evidence, or
other materials, before any County Board. The Board took no
official action.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
county Administrator James Roberts informed the Board
that due to the length of today's meeting, the Board would have
to meet tomorrow, Thursday, January 14, 1999 and that the follow-
ing items would have to be continued:
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K - 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11.
L - 1, 2, 3.
0 - 1 , 2.
Q - 1, 3, 5, 6, 8.
S - 1, 2, 3.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
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Dona Meritt, Board member of the Florida Keys Historic
Board addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
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Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval
and authorizing execution of a Contract between Monroe County and
the Historic Florida Keys Foundation, Inc. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner williams Yes
Mayor Harvey Yes
Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
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June Helbling, representing the Overseas Heritage
Trail, Forest Michael, Jeff Ciabotti, Ken Bryan, Dennis Beaver;
and Pete Mallison, Chair of the Old Keys Bridges Task Force and
representing the Department of Environmental Protection,
discussed with the Board approval of a Resolution endorsing the
conceptual design of the first phase of the Florida Keys Overseas
Highway Bike and Pedestrian Trail. Acting Growth Management
Director Tim McGarry addressed the Board. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner williams to adopt the following Resolution and
request Staff to acquire someone to work with the Old Keys
Bridges Task Force in order to move forward with the Master Plan.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 029-1999
See Res. Book No. 141 which is incorporated herein by reference.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution to consider a Budget Amendment to the cudjoe Gardens
Municipal Service Culvert District - Fund #154. John Carter,
Senior Director - Office of Management & Budget addressed the
Board. There was no public input. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 030-1999
See Res. Book No. 141 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution to consider a Budget Amendment to the Jolly Roger
municipal Service Culvert District #155. There was no public
input. John Carter, Senior Director - Office of Management &
Budget addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
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Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the follow-
ing Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 031-1999
See Res. Book No. 141 which is incorporated herein by reference.
The second of two Public Hearings were held concerning
adoption of an Ordinance approvinq an amendment to the Future
Traffic Circulation Map of the Monroe Countv 2010 ComDrehensive
Plan from two lanes to three lanes for the segment of u.s.
Highway One (a.k.a. State Road 5) through Big Coppitt Key, Flori-
da; Providing for severability; Providing for a remedy for
conflict; and Providing for an effective date. Acting Growth
Management Director Tim McGarry and County Administrator James
Roberts addressed the Board. There was no public input. Motion
was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to adopt the fOllowing Ordinance. Motion carried unani-
mously.
ORDINANCE NO. 004-1999
See Ord. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference.
The second of two Public Hearings were held concerning
adoption of an Ordinance approvinq an amendment to Policy 301.7.3
of the Monroe County Year 2010 ComDrehensive Plan in order to
allow two lane segments of u.s. Highway One to be widened to
three lanes for the addition of a continuous two-way turn lane
when a demonstrated public safety risk; Providing for severabili-
ty; Providing for a remedy for conflict; and providing for an
effective date. There was no public input. Acting Growth
Management Director Tim McGarry addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to adopt the following Ordinance, as amended. Said
amendment as follows: Page 2 of 3, section 1. Policy 301.7.3
Add the words "if the third lane has been demonstrated
to be the safest alternative" at the end of the second sentence
in the section.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 005-1999
See Ord. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference.
The Second of two Public Hearings were held concerning
adoption of an Ordinance approvinq an amendment to Policies
101.4.1, 101.4.2, 101.4.3, and 101.4.4 of the Monroe County Year
2010 ComDrehensive Plan to allow certain lawfully existing
nonresidential uses in residential future land use categories.
Acting Growth Management Director Tim McGarry addressed the
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Board. The Board accepted public input with the following
individual addressing the Board: Department of Community Affairs
Planning Manager for the Florida Keys, Mike Desparte. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to continue the Public Hearing to
tomorrow's meeting (Thursday, January 14, 1999 at 11:30 A.M.)
Motion carried unanimously.
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The second of two Public Hearings were held concerning
adoption of an Ordinance amending the residential permit alloca-
tion system provision of the Monroe County Year 2010
Comprehensive Plan. including Policy 101.2.4 on the twenty
percent set-aside affordable housing allocations; The point
criteria related to land dedication, energy conservation and
structural integrity portions of policy 101.5.4; and establishing
an effective date. Acting Growth Management Director Tim McGarry
addressed the Board. The Board accepted public input with the
following individuals addressing the Board: Sheila Chamberlain,
Legislative Aide to State Senator Daryl Jones; Department of
Community Affairs Planning Manager for the Florida Keys, Mike
Desparte; and Attorney Nicholas Mulick addressed the Board.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Mayor Harvey to continue the Public Hearing to the
Key Largo meeting scheduled for February 10, 1999 at 5:05 P.M.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending policies 601.1.7 and 601.1.11 of the Year 2010
Comprehensive Plan related to eligibility for affordable housing
incentives and maintaining housing which has received county
incentives as affordable and establishing an effective date for
this Ordinance to take effect. Acting Growth Management Director
Tim McGarry addressed the Board. The Board accepted public input
with the following individuals addressing the Board: Sheila
Chamberlain, Legislative Aide to State Senator Daryl Jones and
Attorney Nicholas Kulick addressed the Board. Motion was made
by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
continue the Public Hearing to the Key Largo meeting scheduled
for February 10, 1999 at 5:05 P.M. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive
Plan, Policies 202.8.2, 203.1.3, 203.2.1, 203.2.2, 204.2.1,
204.2.2, 204.2.3, 204.2.6, 212.2.3, 212.5.5, and 212.5.6 regard-
ing the construction of docks; the location of mooring sites;
Dredging; the placement of structures in wetlands; shoreline
stabilization projects; beach renourishment; and development
within wetland and shoreline setbacks; Providing for severabili-
ty; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent
herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code
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of Ordinances; and providing an effective date. Environmental
Resources Director Ross Alliston addressed the Board. There was
no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Ordi-
nance. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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ORDINANCE NO. 006-1999
See Ord. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance approvinq the request by Marilyn and Ginger Henderson
to change the Future Land Use Map of the Monroe County Year 2010
ComDrehensive Plan from Residential Medium (RM) to Residential
High (RH) for property described as part of Parcels 5-G and 6A of
Sombrero properties, Boot Key, located in Section 15, Township 66
South, Range 32 East, Monroe County, Florida, at approximately
mile marker 50, and having the real estate number 355300. Acting
Growth Management Director Tim McGarry addressed the Board. The
Board requested public input with the following individual
addressing the Board: Attorney Nicholas Mulick addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 007-1999
See Ord. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner williams to adopt the following Ordinance approvinq
the request by Marilyn and Ginger Henderson to change the Land
Use District Map from Improved Subdivision (IS) to Improved
SUbdivision-Duplex (IS-D) for property described as part of
Parcels 5-G and 6A of Sombrero Properties, Boot Key, Located in
section 15, Township 66 South, Range 32 East, Monroe County,
Florida, at approximately mile marker 50, and having the real
estate number 355300. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 008-1999
See Ord. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director Dent pierce discussed with the
Board the consideration of an agreement between Monroe County and
Key West Kritter Patrol, Inc. to have animals spayed or neutered
by lower keys veterinarians prior to being made available to the
- public. Dr. Gwen Hawtof addressed the Board. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commission-
er Williams granting approval and authorizing execution of the
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Spay/Neuter Program Agreement, as amended. Said amendment as
follows: Page 2, 4) Change the words "is continuing" to
"shall be one (1) year)" in the first sentence of the paragraph.
The Board also adopted the following Resolution amending Resolu-
tion No. 209A-1995 in order to provide that when the county
contracts with a nonprofit animal care organization to perform
spay/neuter operations, then the amount paid to such organization
for the operations may be added to the adoption fee. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 032-1999
See Res. Book No. 141 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Architect Jose Gonzalez updated the Board on work being
performed at the Jackson Square Complex. The Board took no
official action.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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