02/10/1999 Regular
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COKKISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, February 10, 1999
Key Largo, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of county
Commissioners convened at 10:00 a.m., on the above date, at the
Key Largo Library. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioner Shirley Freeman, Commissioner George Neugent,
Commissioner Mary Kay Reich, Commissioner Nora Williams, and
Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage,
Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James T. Hendrick,
County Attorney; James Roberts, county Administrator; County
Staff, members of the Press and Radio; and the general public.
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All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
A certificate of Recognition from the Women Veterans
Organizations, Inc. was presented to Commissioner Mary Kay Reich
for her major contributions and continued support to all military
service.
A Mayor's Proclamation was made proclaiming the week of
February 7 thru 13, 1999, as Boy Scouts of America Anniversary
Week.
A Presentation of a retirement award was given to Kay
Gissandaner, Social Worker/Supervisor, Social Services
Department, Community Services Division.
A Mayor's Proclamation was made in support of Emergency
Planning and Community Right-To-Know Awareness Week.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
.~ Commissioner Freeman granting approval of the following items by
unanimous consent:
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Animal Disposal &
Private Cremations for mass disposal of animal carcasses, in the
amount of $6.01 per carcass/$7.76 for pigs and goats, (CPI
increase of 1.6% over previous year's agreement).
Board granted approval to correct "Agenda Item Wording"
for Item D-22 on the printed agenda from the January 13, 1999
meeting, to correct the contract amount to reflect $15,210.00 per
year and CPI increase to reflect 1.4% due to scriveners error.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Amendment between Monroe County and L & N Dependable
Janitorial, Inc., for janitorial service in the Marathon Area to
include the County Commission District II Office located at 25
Ships Way, Big pine Key, increasing the contract amount $125.00
per month.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for
emergency generator inspections and electrical repairs contract.
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Board granted approval of Award of Bid and authorized
execution of a Contract between Monroe County and Dion oil
Company for gasoline and diesel fuel.
Board granted approval to purchase computer software;
including technical support, maintenance agreement, and necessary
hardware; for Solid Waste Management Billing Office and Transfer
Stations from Carolina Software and Dell Computer.
Board granted approval to rescind Letter of Intent with
BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., and Sprint-Florida, Inc., and
granted approval and authorized execution of a new Letter of
Intent between Monroe county and BellSouth Telecommunications,
Inc., to implement the Enhanced 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System
for Monroe County.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and ASAP, Inc., for the emergency
removal of Derelict Vessel DV03A2689, located oceanside of Long
Key Park.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Referral Agreement between Monroe County/Monroe County In-Home
Services and Staff Builders, Inc., to promote the development of
a coordinated service delivery system to meet the needs of the
aged or disabled adults who are at risk of premature
institutionalization.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment 001 to 1998-99 USDA Rate Agreement (Contract #US-951)
between Monroe county and the Alliance for Aging, Inc. The
purpose of this Amendment is to set the total amount of USDA
funds under contract, as well as the maximum number of meals the
provider will be reimbursed for, under the terms of this
contract.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to Agreement between Monroe county and Buccaneer
courier, for courier service, exercising the last renewal option,
Section 8, of the current contract.
Board granted approval of the revised Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners purchasinq Policy.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 481-1998 (Sch. Item 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 040-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 041-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 042-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 043-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 044-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
_. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 045-1999
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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 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 046-1999
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. 047-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 048-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 049-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 050 -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 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 051-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 052-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 19A).
__ RESOLUTION NO. 053-1999
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 19B).
RESOLUTION NO. 054-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of a request to spend impact
fees to upgrade the sewage treatment system, add lighting and an
ADA restroom for Veterans Park.
Board granted approval of a request to spend impact
fees for the development Little League baseball fields, soccer
field, basketball/roller hockey, tennis courts, volleyball,
horseshoes, handball, playground, fitness track,
bicycle/pedestrian path, restrooms, irrigation, landscaping and
parking at Key Largo community Park.
Board granted approval of a request to spend impact
fees for fill, sod, irrigation and landscaping of Wilhelmina
Harvey Childrens Park.
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Board granted approval of a request to spend impact
fees for the purchase of books, reference materials, etc., for
the library system.
Board grant approval of a request to spend impact fees
to purchase equipment to automate the library system.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
contract between Monroe County and the Rural Health Network that
provides funding to the agency for the purchase of a medi-van.
Board granted approval to advertise for excess coverage
for the Workers' Compensation Program and explore alternate
funding mechanisms.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for Third
Party Administrator for the Monroe County Workers' Compensation
Program.
Board granted approval to waive purchase policies and
procedures, and to proceed with an informal bid process for the
emergency repairs to the roofs at the Key West International
Airport Terminal and Annex.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Verbal Add On 1).
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RESOLUTION NO. 055-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 478-1998 (Verbal Add On 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 056-1999
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. 057-1999
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. 058-1999
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 7).
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RESOLUTION NO. 059-1999
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 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 060-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Add On 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 061-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Keys Association
of Dive Operators to amend Exhibit A of the agreement to allow
for a new Dive Umbrella Recommendation Committee.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Fin & Feather Bash
covering the "Taste of the Keys" Fin & Feather Bash on August 21,
- 1999, in an amount not to exceed $4,866.00, FY 99, Two Penny,
allocated under the Cultural Umbrella.
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Board granted approval to rescind a funding agreement
between Monroe County and the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce
covering the 5th Annual Historic Seacraft Race & Festival on
September 4, 1999, in the amount of $4,500.00, FY 99, Two Penny,
allocated under the Cultural Umbrella.
Board granted approval of the finding of fact of the
Florida Keys Fishing Tournament, Inc., as a sole source provider
for the TDC Fishing Umbrella.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Global Audience
Providers, Inc., to provide for assignment of all terms,
obligations and responsibilities within the Global Audience
Providers, Inc., Agreement to FloridaKeys.com, a Thomson Company,
until termination of the Agreement on September 30, 2000.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Starfire Unlimited,
Inc., covering the production of WomenFest Key West on September
6-12, 1999, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, FY 99, Two
Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Board granted approval for a transfer of two 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 2 Lots to Monroe County
Permit
Number
DescriDtion
Name on
Aaenda Item
Name on Legal
Warranty Deed
98-1-1267 James & Elizabeth
Petersen
James & Elizabeth
Petersen
Lot 1, Blk
18, Palm
Villa SID,
pine Key
Big
98-1-0484 Vallie & Warren
Werling
Vallie & Warren
Werling
Lot 1, Blk 47,
Sands SID
Big pine Key
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County Public Works Division for a floodplain variance for a
1,228 square foot storage garage located in Key Largo community
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Park on property situated on Lots 312 through 381 Port Largo 4th
Addition, Key Largo.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving the
assignment of the Retainer Agreement with the law firm of Apgar &
Pelham to Robert C. Apgar.
RESOLUTION NO. 062-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval for a transfer of one buildable
lot to Monroe County by Warranty Deed. Pursuant to Ordinance No.
16-1992, the document has been filed by the applicant receiving a
dwelling unit allocation award for the year ending
July 13, 1999.
1 Person Dedicating 1 Lot to Monroe County
Permit
Number
Name on
Aaenda Item
Legal
DescriDtion
Name on
Warranty Deed
98-1-0375 Jim & Ruth Jacobs
Jim & Ruth Jacobs
Lot 3, Blk 7,
Palm
Villa S/D,Big
Pine Key
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MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of the following expenditures
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, in the total amount of
$166,880.29.
$14,619.00
$ 5,000.00
$52,780.00
$ 2,527.10
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Support the Big Pine Key Athletic Association
on a range of projects.
Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society, Inc.,
to pay the cost for at-risk children to
participate in the Society's Discovery
Science Club Program.
Cost of leasing and insuring vehicles for use
by investigators involved in long-term
undercover investigation of narcotics
distribution in our county.
Providing commemorative t-shirts to
approximately 600 youth participating in the
1999 South Florida HIDTA Youth Challenge
Camp.
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$ 5,000.00
$ 1,119.96
$33,000.00
$ 3,100.00
$ 5,000.00
$31,734.23
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$15,000.00
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Key West Goal Club, Inc., help defray travel
costs for the Key West Lady Conch Soccer Team
to travel to district, regional and state
championships.
Purchase video security system equipment to
be shared by School Resource Officers.
Acquire a second CD-ROM server and tower to
serve our law library.
Acquire our County Code on CD-ROM from the
current publisher.
Florida Keys Rural Health Network to purchase
specially designed car seats for special
needs children.
Furnish a wide variety of technical equipment
to our SWAT teams.
Fund the final phase of the jail door control
project.
MONROE COUNTY JUDICIAL SERVICES
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Article V Trust Fund Grant-in-Aid Agreement between Monroe County
and the Office of the State Courts Administrator, for costs
incurred under Article V of the Florida Constitution.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's
reappointment of Henry Bikofsky to the Older American Advisory
Board, with the term to expire January, 2000.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's
reappointment of Juanita LeBaron to the Monroe County Housing
Finance Authority with the term to expire February 21, 2003.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's
appointment of David Makepeace to the Local Citizens Task Force
to fulfill the term of Jerry POlverino, with the term to expire
August 19, 1999.
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Board granted approval of Commissioner Williams'
appointment of Dr. Robert Williams to the Older American Advisory
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Board.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval of the reappointment of Pino
Moro, Dennis Kulig and Bruce Frank to the Duck Key Security
Advisory Board.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
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COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Amy Landry, in the amount of
$157.50; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $899.70;
Edmee Pratts Court Reporting, in the amount of $25.00; Florida
Keys Reporting, in the amount of $1,035.50; Kathleen Fegers, in
the amount of $30.00; Mastroianni & Formaroli, in the amount of
$519.50; Nancy J. Maleske, in the amount of $42.50; Narup
Vouvakis Assoc., in the amount of $110.25; Suzanne Ex, in the
amount of $1,037.75; Vicky Lynn Doty, in the amount of $1,314.00;
Wendy L. Mcgarry, in the amount of $311.00.
COURT INTERPRETER, Alex Diaz, in the amount of $715.00;
Estrella Garcia, in the amount of $610.00; Ghislaine Mangrella,
in the amount of $40.00; Graced Krulasik, in the amount of
$25.00; Jenine Ouilette, in the amount of $130.00; Jiri Dolezal,
in the amount of $25.00; Loan Fernandez, in the amount of $30.00;
Mayda Maloney, in the amount of $395.00; Sergio Alverez, in the
amount of $495.00; William Waddell, in the amount of $255.00.
OTHER CIRCUIT COURT COSTS, Consumer Product, in the
amount of $775.00; Key West Travel, in the amount of $175.00;
James Nolan, in the amount of $62.50; Avis Rent-A-Car, in the
amount of $55.41; Richard Wunsch, in the amount of $333.22; Key
West Police Department, in the amount of $44.00; Patricia
Docherty, in the amount of $11.11.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEYS FEES, victoria McFadyen, in
the amount of $1,002.50; Steven S. Isherwood, in the amount of
$375.00; David J. AUdlin, Jr., in the amount of $525.00; Jason R.
Smith, in the amount of $2,920.00; Scott A. Shapiro, in the
amount of $832.50; Christopher Meyer, in the amount of $1,507.50;
- Charles M. Milligan, in the amount of $187.50; Cunningham,
Albritton, Miller, Heffernan, in the amount of $367.50; Candida
Cobb, in the amount of $350.00.
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EXPERT WITNESS, John A. Spencer, Ph.D., in the amount
of $375.00.
COMPETENCY EVALUATION, Guillermo Marcovici, in the
amount of $2,812.50; Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount
of $450.00; Thomas Hibberd, in the amount of $2,450.00; Guidance
Clinic, in the amount of $200.00.
WITNESS COORDINATION, Witness Travel & Per Diem, in the
amount of $14,030.27.
SHERIFF EXTRADITION, Richard D. Roth, in the amount of
$669.56
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #003756-#005283, in the
amount of $22,102,318.80.
Board approved the County Commission Meeting Minutes of
December 9, 1998.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 063-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 064-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Monroe County Code, Section 6-56, Specialty Contractors,
Paragraph (3), to include certain asphalt repairs; providing for
severability; providing for the repeal of all ordinances
inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the
Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective
date.
Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution setting the
date, time and place for a Public Hearing concerning the proposed
- abandonment of a portion of Flagler Street, Grassy Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 065-1999
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See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and
Islamorada, Village of Islands, setting a new date to use as the
guideline for different activities to take place. * This item is
reconsidered at tomorrow's meeting (2/11/99) and approved as
amended. See minutes page 99/63.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
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Tom Garretson, President of the Humane Animal Care
Coalition, Inc. addressed the Board concerning approval of the
renewal agreement with Humane Animal Care Coalition, Inc. for
operation of the Key Largo Animal Shelter in the amount of
$184,343.04 per year (1.6% CPI increase over last year's contract
amount of $181,440) and authorization for the Mayor to execute
same. Public Works Director Dent pierce and County Administrator
James Roberts discussed the item with the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded
by Commissioner Reich granting approval of the renewal agreement
in the amount of $184,343.04; and that the request for additional
funding in the amount of $9,246.25 to cover Monroe County
insurance requirements and Florida State Animal Control
certification requirements come back before the Board at a later
time. After discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was
then made by Commissioner williams and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman granting approval of the renewal agreement in the amount
of $184,343.04 plus $2,734 for animal control officer training
and certification. 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
~ Resolution renouncing and disclaiming any right of the County and
the Public in and to a portion of Ocean Drive Road, Palma Sola.
Key Largo, Florida. County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed
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the Board. The Board accepted public input with the following
individual addressing the Board: Joy Boleda. Commissioner
Reich read a letter into the record from Chris Gardner asking if
a settlement had been made between the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection and Joy Boleda. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt
the following Resolution. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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RESOLUTION NO. 066-1999
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
Vested Rights Determination promulgated by the Vested Rights
Hearing Officer, IN RE: The Application of Buccaneer Point
Estates, Inc. and James C. Dougherty. The Board accepted public
input with the following individual addressing the Board:
Attorney Jim Mattson, representing the applicant. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Williams to continue the Public Hearing to the Board
of County Commissioners' meeting scheduled in Key West on April
14, 1999 at 10:00 A.M. Roll call vote was unanimous.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending section 15.5-19, by providing an exemption of
limited duration for property owners from the enforcement
proceedings of section 15.5-19, Monroe county Code, 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
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. County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the Board.
The Board accepted public input with the fOllowing individual
addressing the Board: Linda Yorde. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to continue the Public Hearing to the Board of County
Commissioners' meeting scheduled in Marathon on March 10, 1999 at
10:00 A.M., directing Staff to work with the Florida Department
of Community Affairs on the language of the proposed Ordinance
and appointing Commissioner williams' to serve as the Board's
liaison. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
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Motion was made by Commissioner williams and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman approving the following:
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Approval to rescind the contract that was approved at
the December 9, 1998 meeting and approval of a new contract
between Monroe County and the American Heart Association, for
Advanced Life Support (ALS) courses, implementing the new Monroe
County Training Center for the period of one year beginning
September 1, 1998 through August 31, 1999.
Approval to rescind the contract that was approved at
the December 9, 1998 meeting and approval of a new contract
between Monroe County and the American Heart Association, for
Basic Life Support (BLS) courses, implementing the new Monroe
County Training Center for the period of one year beginning
September 1, 1998 through August 31, 1999.
Motion carried unanimously.
LAND AUTHORITY
SITTING AS COUNTY COMMISSION
Executive Director of the Monroe County Land Authority,
Mark Rosch addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval
of the following:
Grant.
Status report on the Florida Communities Trust ROGO
Approval of an Amendment to Agreement for the Purchase
of Lands between Monroe County and the Monroe County
Comprehensive Plan Land Authority in the amount of $1,052,791.77.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent accepting the monthly report on Change
Orders reviewed by the County Administrator. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Harvey Yes
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Motion carried.
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County Engineer Dave Koppel addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner williams granting approval to issue a Purchase Order
as Change Order No. 1 to D. L. Porter Construction, Inc. for
modification to the Crawl Key Fire Training Facility, in the
amount of $33,904. 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.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
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Acting Growth Management Director Tim McGarry updated
the Board on the Annual Travel Time & Delay study on us Highway
#1. Mr. McGarry indicated that the results of the study may be
used in the Habitat Conservation Plan.
County Attorney James T. Hendrick deferred the update
on legal issues to later in the meeting. Capt. Mills addressed
the Board.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney James T. Hendrick discussed the
possibility of prohibiting jet skis everywhere in County waters
except certain permitted zones (rather than the current
prohibitory zone system) and the jet ski ban within Monterey Bay
Marine Sanctuary (California). After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner williams and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
directing staff to prepare a Resolution, for next months
consideration, requesting the Legislative Delegation to seek an
amendment to the critical Area Legislation establishing a rule of
general exclusion with limited areas of inclusion for operation
of personal watercraft. Charles Causey, representing Save Our
Waters and John Donaldson addressed the Board. After
consideration, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to
continue the item to tomorrow's meeting (02/11/99). Motion
carried unanimously.
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Mr. Hendrick, Code Enforcement Director Tom Simmons,
and Community Services Director Peter Horton discussed with the
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Board Staff's request for direction from the Board regarding the
prosecution of violations of Ordinance No. 004-1997 (Vacation
Rental Ordinance). The following individuals addressed the
Board: Linda Yorde, Capt. Mills, Eugene Shinkevich, Eugene
Paxton, and Denise Werling. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval the recommendation as set forth in the
Memorandum dated February 1, 1999 to James T. Hendrick, County
Attorney from Stuart G. Schurr, Assistant County Attorney
regarding Violations of the Vacation Rental Ordinance. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams No
Mayor Harvey No
Motion failed. County Administrator James Roberts addressed the
Board. Motion was then made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Neugent to prosecute violations as a
second degree misdemeanor. After further discussion, motion was
made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to
table the item to tomorrow's meeting (02/11/99). Motion carried
unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Public Works Director Dent Pierce addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval and authorizing execution
of an Amendment to the Lease Agreement between Monroe County and
Conch Cruisers, Inc., Sal Parrinello, concerning operation of the
Higgs Beach Restaurant/Concession, in order to abate rent
payments for delayed opening of the restaurant due to damage from
Hurricane Georges. Motion carried unanimously.
SOUNDING BOARD
Director of Habitat for Humanity Bill Loewy addressed
the Board concerning waiving the cesspool requirement for the
Little Venice area when a trailer or mobile home is replacing a
storm or hurricane damaged one. Acting Growth Management
Director Tim McGarry addressed the Board. Mr. Loewy also
discussed the short term rental ordinance as it affects mobile
~ home parks. George Eager addressed the Board. The Board took no
official action.
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Jerry Wilkinson addressed the
County's objective response to citizens
unincorporated areas of Monroe County.
official action.
Board concerning Monroe
of present and future
The Board took no
PUBLIC BEARINGS
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The second of two Public Hearings were held to adopt an
Ordinance amending the Residential Permit Allocation System
provisions of the Monroe County Year 2010 ComDrehensive 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: Attorney Nicholas Mulick
representing Mr. Cadenas and Bill Daniels, representing the
Affordable Housing Joint Task Force. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Williams to
adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 010-1999
See Ord. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Williams excused herself from the meeting.
The continuation of the second of two Public Hearings
were held to adopt an Ordinance amending Policies 601.1.7 and
601.1.11 of the Year 2010 ComDrehensive 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.
There was no public input. Acting Growth Management Director Tim
McGarry addressed the Board. There was no public input. Motion
was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was
unanimous with Commissioner Williams not present.
ORDINANCE NO. 011-1999
See Ord. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Williams returned to the meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
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Bill Barry, Publisher of the Key West citizen and Clerk
of Court Danny L. Kolhage addressed the Board. Motion was made
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by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner williams
granting approval to award bid for publication of the Monroe
County 1998 Delinquent Tax Rolls to the Florida Keys Keynoter,
according to the recommendation of Monroe County Tax Collector
Mr. Harry Knight, with instructions that if the Board deems it
necessary for next year to consider grounds by which the decision
may be made. 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.
COHHISSIONERS' ITEMS
Islamorada Mayor Ron Levy discussed with the Board
budget issues as they affect Islamorada. The Board took no
official action.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Community Services Director Peter Horton addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Williams granting approval and authorizing execution
of the Amendment to the Agreement between Monroe County and
Arnold's Towing for the removal of derelict vessels caused by
Hurricane Georges. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval to advertise for bids to
repair a hurricane damaged hangar at Marathon Airport. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Horton addressed the Board and advised that the
county had received bids for the construction of the National
Weather Service tenant finish in the following amounts: Rove 1
Construction - $163,000; DL Porter Construction - $169,904; and T
G Enterprises of Key West - $184,590. After discussion, motion
was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
granting approval of award of bid and authorizing the Mayor to
execute a Contract between Monroe County and Rovel Construction
-- for construction of the National Weather Service tenant finish,
in the Adam Arnold Annex at the Key West International Airport,
in the amount of $163,000 upon review by the County Attorney.
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Roll call vote was unanimous.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner williams and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman granting approval of disposition of
inventory items for the first quarter of FY 98-99. Said list is
incorporated herein by reference. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
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County Attorney James T. Hendrick discussed with the
Board the legal findings of deep port operation of casino boats
and to prohibit slot machines in Monroe County. The following
individuals addressed the Board: Murray Nelson, william F.
Brown, representing the Ocean Cay Property Owners Association;
Capt. Mills, Fred Nickerson, Eleanor Edson, Dagny Johnson, Jill
Patterson, and Dick Widdell. Motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the
following Resolution supporting the passage of H.R. 316, the
"Cruise to Nowhere Act of 1999," by the u.s. House of
Representatives, Providing for severability; Providing for
conflicting Resolutions; Providing an effective date. Motion
carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 067-1999
See Res. Book No. 141 which is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Mayor Harvey to add an item to the Agenda concerning Samuel's
House. Motion carried unanimously. Joanna Johnson, representing
Samuel's House addressed the Board concerning funding. The Board
took no official action.
The following items were continued to the February 11,
1999 Board meeting:
Agenda item M3 - Approval of a resolution for transfer
of franchise control from TCI to AT&T.
Agenda item Q6 - Discussion of a public relations
television show hosted by the County Administrator.
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Agenda item Q10 - Discussion of non-functioning waste
system (cesspits) at time of sale of home.
Agenda item Q11 - Approval of a resolution of the Board
of County Commissioners committing Monroe County's best efforts
to the Monroe County Affordable Housing Task force; providing for
an effective date.
Agenda item Q12 - Discussion in respect to "Town
Meeting" format.
Agenda item R1 - County Administrator report.
Agenda item R3 - Approval of recommendations
concerning the proposed incorporation of the proposed City of
Marathon and the proposed Village of Key Largo.
Agenda item T1 - County Attorney report.
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Agenda item T2 - Discussion regarding whether the
County should explore alternatives to the 365 day time limit for
connecting a central sewer system as set forth in Sec. 381.00655,
F.S. including any possible agreements with the FKAA.
Agenda item T4 - Approval of Amendment to Agreement for
the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys to provide services as
Community Transportation Coordinator for the Transportation
Disadvantaged in Monroe County.
Agenda item T7 - Staff's request for direction from
BOCC regarding the prosecution of violations of Ordinance No.
004-1997 (Vacation Rental Ordinance).
Agenda item T8 - Requests back for Board discussion to
investigate the possibility of prohibiting jet skis everywhere in
County waters except certain permitted zones (rather than the
current prohibitory zone system) and to investigate the jet ski
ban within Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary (California)
Agenda item T9 - Approval of resolution authorizing
the County Administrator or his designee to execute, on behalf of
the County, the US Department of Agriculture form "Assurances
relating to Real Property Acquisition" when necessary during the
course of the Canal Clean Up Program.
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There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
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Isabel C. DeSant1s
Deputy Clerk
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