03/10/1999 Regular
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, March 10, 1999
Marathon, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m., on the above date, at the
Marathon Government Center. 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.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent granting approval of Additions, Corrections,
and Deletions to the Agenda. 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.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
A presentation of Years of Service Award was given to
Andrew Anson, Coordinator of Roads and Bridges, Public Works
Division.
A presentation of Employee of the Month Award for the
month of November, 1998, was given to Linda Fatora, Graphic
Coordinator, Planning Department, Growth Management Division.
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BULK
APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval to declare as surplus property
the Lower Keys Road Department Trailer located at the Key West
Garage Facility and approval to demolish and dispose of same.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for
operation and maintenance of the Marathon Government Center
Sewage Treatment Plant.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for alarm
system annual certification, maintenance and monitoring.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for
uniform service for the Public Works Division.
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Board granted approval to rescind the existing lease
agreement between Monroe County and Deputy Kelvin Cruz to reside
in the modular home at Bernstein Park, effective February 22,
1999, and granted approval and authorized execution of a new
lease agreement with a Sheriff Deputy to be appointed by Sheriff
Rick Roth.
Board accepted the monthly report on Change Orders
reviewed by the County Administrator.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of two
contracts for AlE services for construction projects costing
$500,000.00 or less, between Monroe County and (I) Bert Bender &
Associates Architects, and (2) William P. Horn, Architect.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and Arnold's Auto and Marine
Repair, Inc., for the removal of abandoned motor vehicles
resulting from Hurricane Georges and Tropical Storm Mitch.
Board granted approval to advertise for a Public
Hearing to be held on April 14, 1999, 10:00 A.M., Harvey
Government Center at Historic Truman School, to consider NETS
Wheelchair & Stretcher Transportation, Inc., application for a
certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, Nonemergency
Medical Transportation Service (Class B).
~ Board granted approval to advertise for a Public
Hearing to be held on April 14, 1999, 10:00 A.M., Harvey
Government Center at Historic Truman School, to consider
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Islamorada Village of Islands' application for a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity, Emergency Medical Service
(Class A).
Board granted approval to rescind an Agreement approved
at the September 9, 1998 meeting between Monroe County and the
Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corp, Inc., and granted approval to
extend the service agreement between Monroe County and Key Largo
Volunteer Ambulance Corp, Inc., which expired on October 1, 1998,
on a month-to-month basis pending execution of a new service
agreement.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment 001 to the 1998/1999 Alzheimers Disease Initiative
contract, Contract KG897, between Monroe County and the Alliance
for Aging, Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment 001 to the 1998/1999 Home Care for the Elderly
Contract, Contract KH072, between Monroe County and the Alliance
for Aging, Inc.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment 001 to the 1999 Older Americans Act Contract, Contract
KG-951, between Monroe County and the Alliance for Aging, Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Low Income Energy Assistance Program Agreement, Contract #99EA-
A9-11-54-01-018, CFDA 193.568, between Monroe County and the
Florida Department of Community Affairs.
Board granted approval for airlines at the Key West
International Airport and Marathon Airport to continue operations
on a month-to-month basis, pending review and execution of new
agreements by airline management.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
contract between Monroe County and Arnold's Auto & Marine Repair,
Inc., for the emergency removal of Derelict Vessel DV03A2765
located in Marathon.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
contract between Monroe County and Blue Water Marine, Inc., for
the emergency removal of Derelict Vessel DV03A2833 located in
Moser Channel, Marathon.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
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the emergency removal of Derelict Vessel DV03A2771 located in Key
Largo.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Grant Agreement between Monroe County and the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) for projects at the Key West International
and Marathon Airports.
Board granted approval to accept Property Insurance
proposal from Allianz Insurance Company, including excess flood
insurance (Option II), at an annual premium of $191,200.00,
effective April 1, 1999.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 076-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 077-1999
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 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 078-1999
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. 079-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 080-1999
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. 081-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 082-1999
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See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 083-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 084-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 085-1999
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 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 086-1999
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. 087-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 088-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 089-1999
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. 090-1999
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 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 091-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 092-1999
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. 093-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment 5 to an Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, (DEP Contract IC8368),
which provides for a time extension to complete improvements to
Sombrero Beach.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Application For Disaster Assistance Local Match Reduction or
Waiver and PaYment Deferral to the Executive Office of the
Governor for assistance in reduction or waiver of the local match
requirement relating to disaster assistance.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Settlement Agreement and Release In Full Contract between Monroe
County and Acordia National as settlement of disputed claim of
liability.
Board granted approval to pay $195,972.00 renewal
premium to the Florida Windstorm Underwriting Association.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Add On 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 094-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Add On 2).
~ RESOLUTION NO. 095-1999
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 (Add On 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 096-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Add On 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 097-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 070-1999 (Add On 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 098-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 071-1999 (Add On 6).
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RESOLUTION NO. 099-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Add On 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 100-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Add On 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 101-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Fishing Umbrella Contract between Monroe County and Florida Keys
Fishing Tournaments, Inc., to act as a county wide fishing
umbrella to make recommendations to the TDC and BOCC concerning
funding for tourism related fishing activities, in an amount not
to exceed $550,800.00 per fiscal year. Agreement to commence
October 1, 1999 and terminate on September 30, 2002.
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Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County and Diversified
Services, to allow for provision of janitorial services on a
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month-to-month basis from March 17, 1999 until such time that the
appropriate bid process can be taken to secure a permanent
agreement.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Turn Key Events Agreement between Monroe County and Key West
Tourist Development Association covering Fantasy Fest on October
22-31, 1999 in an amount not to exceed $92,000.00, DAC I, and
$5,000.00 DAC II, FY 99, Third Penny.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Turn Key Events Agreement between Monroe County and Key West
Festivals, Inc., covering Hemingway Days Festival on July 16-25,
1999, in the amount of $42,000.00, DAC I, FY 99, Third Penny.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Turn Key Events Agreement between Monroe County and Parrot Heads
in Paradise, Inc., covering the Meeting of the Minds, 8th Annual
PHIP Convention on October 21-24, 1999, in the amount of
$10,000.00, DAC I, FY 99, Third Penny.
Board granted approval to rescind a Turn Key Funding
Agreement between Monroe County and Lyra ProductionslAmerica,
Inc., covering the Islamorada Jazz & Blues Festival '98 on
October 31-November 1, 1998, in an amount of $52,250.00, FY 98,
DAC IV, Third Penny. This event did not take place.
Board granted approval of an Operations Manual revision
pertaining to the Request for ProposallBidlQualification Policy:
"Proposals/bids/qualifications received after the stated time and
date for opening shall be disqualified as late responses and will
not be considered for evaluation."
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Keys
Fishing Tournaments, Inc., to amend Exhibit A of the agreement to
allow for a new Fishing Umbrella Recommendation Committee.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Board granted approval for the transfer of two
buildable lots to Monroe County by Warranty Deeds. 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.
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2 People Dedicating 2 Lots to Monroe County
Permit
Name on
Name on
Legal
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Number
Descril>>tion
Aaenda Item
Warranty Deed
98-1-1842
Pasquale Gasparre
Pasquale Gasparre
Lt 6,Blk
16,Eden
pines
Colony,
Big pine
Key
98-1-0362
Edward Wood
Edward & Janice Wood
Lt 23,Blk
5,
Kinercha,
Big pine
Key
Board adopted the following Resolution providing policy
direction on the location of Public Hearings for consideration of
Text Amendments to the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan and Land
Development Regulations.
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RESOLUTION NO. 102-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Grant of Conservation Agreement between Monroe County and
Community Bank for a parcel of land in section 28, Township 61 S,
Range 39 E, on Key Largo. Said parcel being a portion of Lot 38
and recorded in PB 1, Page 68 of the Public Records of Monroe
County.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
submission of a Grant Application for Marathon, Florida, to be
designated as a "Waterfronts Florida" Community; committing to a
long term pUblic/private effort to revitalize the economic,
cultural and physical environment of the waterfront; and
designating the Marathon Economic Development Council (d/b/a
Marathon Community Council) as the Local Waterfronts Committee
for the purpose of implementing said program; and providing for
an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 067A-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval for the transfer of two
buildable lots to Monroe County by Warranty Deed. Pursuant to
Ordinance No. 016-1992, the document has been filed by the
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ending July 13, 1999.
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1 Applicant Dedicating 2 Lots to Monroe county
Permit
Number
Name on
Aaenda Item
Name on
warranty Deed
Legal
DescriDtion
98-1-1163 Todd & Sandra Todd & Sandra Lots 3 & 5,Blk 47,
Schneider Schneider Sands S/D,Big pine Key
Board granted approval for the transfer of one
buildable lot to Monroe County by Warranty Deed. Pursuant to
Ordinance No. 016-1992, the document has been filed by the
applicant receiving a dwelling unit allocation award for the year
ending July 13, 1999.
1 Applicant Dedicating 1 Lot to Monroe county
Permit
Number
Name on
Aaenda Item
Name on
warranty Deed
Legal
DescriDtion
98-1-0292 Charles Roberts
Port pine
Charles F. Roberts Lot 4, Blk 22,
Heights 2nd Addtn,Big
pine Key
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Board adopted the following Resolution directing staff
to work with the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) to amend
the Memorandum of Understanding between the two agencies
concerning wastewater. The amendment should include two new
items: 1) Consideration of BOCC funding to provide financial
security for expenses incurred during the development of Little
Venice construction design and bid specifications, and 2) terms
for the development of the Big Coppitt and other potential
wastewater special taxing district wastewater facilities.
RESOLUTION NO. 103-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
retirement eligibility requirements for Group Health Insurance
coverage for Monroe County employees.
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RESOLUTION NO. 104-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of a Request for Expenditures
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, in the total amount of
$90,499.99:
$18,900.00
Fund one narcotics "reverse sting"
operation in each district
per quarter for one year.
12,000.00
Purchase state of the art digital video
editing equipment for the Sheriff's
Office Video Production unit.
15,000.00
Acquire remote controlled mobile device
for use by Bomb Squad at Key West
International and Marathon Airports.
3,450.00
Purchase a laptop computer for the Legal
Division.
999.00
Purchase a camcorder for the Corrections
Bureau.
15,290.00
Purchase two undercover bugs and
receiving devices.
1,000.00
Assist State Attorney's Office
sponsorship of a team of high
school students to participate in mock
trial competition sponsored by Florida
Law Related Education Association.
9,117.00
Purchase McGruff Crime Dog Robot.
8,250.00
Cost of printing 3000 new and revised
"Crime Prevention Tips" brochures to be
distributed throughout the county.
3,360.00
Cost of various commemorative items to
be furnished to graduates of our local
DARE Program.
3,133.00
Purchase a Roman chair, back extension
machine, commercial quality
treadmill, upgraded door locks for
District III workout facility.
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COMMISSIONERS'
ITEMS
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Josephine Parker.
RESOLUTION NO. 105-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Don Moore.
RESOLUTION NO. 106-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's
reappointment of Laura Scheimann to the Commission for the status
of Women. Appointment expires November 2000.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's
reappointment of Linda Yorde to the Commission for the Status of
Women. Appointment expires November 2000.
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Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's
appointment of Barbara Wood to the Library Advisory Board,
replacing June Girard. Appointment expires October 1, 1999.
Board approved Commissioner williams' reappointment of
Captain Richard Hagood to the Marine and Port Advisory Committee.
Appointment expires April 2002.
Board approved Commissioner williams' reappointment of
Mr. Pat Wells to the Marine and Port Advisory Committee.
Appointment expires April 2002.
Board granted approval of a letter from the Board of
County Commissioners to Senator Mack and Senator Graham
requesting companion legislation to the bipartisan Wastewater and
Stormwater Authorization Bill submitted by Congressman Deutsch.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval of the appointment of Mark
Szurek, Ph.D. to the Health Council of South Florida.
COUNTY CLERK
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FINES AND FORFEITURES
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Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Amy Landry, in the amount of
$562.25; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $656.05;
Esquire Deposition, in the amount of $269.80; Florida Keys
Reporting, in the amount of $2,527.50; King Reporting Services,
in the amount of $45.00; Laws Reporting, Inc., in the amount of
$546.50; Martin B. Leshaw, in the amount of $75.00; Suzanne Ex,
in the amount of $9,548.00; Vicky Lynn Doty, in the amount of
$1,714.50; Wendy L. McGarry, in the amount of $49.00.
COURT INTERPRETER, Alex Diaz, in the amount of $115.00;
AT & T Language Line Services, in the amount of $558.90; Donna
Bejodova, in the amount of $25.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount
of $425.00; Humberto Jimenez, in the amount of $25.00; Jiri
Dolezal, in the amount of $432.50; Marie C. Penot, in the amount
of $30.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the amount of $355.00; Mayda
Maloney, in the amount of $115.00; Sergio Alverez, in the amount
of $180.00; William Waddell, in the amount of $335.00.
OTHER CIRCUIT COURT COSTS, Geller Investigations, in
the amount of $2,603.38; George McLaughlin, in the amount of
$74.15; Johnathon Ellsworth, in the amount of $201.02; Sheri L.
Collins, in the amount of $43.38; State of Florida, in the amount
of $144.75.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEYS FEES, Candida Cobb, in the
amount of $700.00; Christine Bollong, in the amount of $1,035.00;
Cunningham, Albritton, Miller & Heffernan, in the amount of
$350.00; Jason R. Smith, in the amount of $9,450.00; Johnathan
Drucker, in the amount of $9,923.13; Manuel Garcia, in the amount
of $663.75; Timothy Nicholas Thomes, in the amount of $1,050.00;
victoria McFadyen, in the amount of $403.75.
EXPERT WITNESS, Florida Medico-Legal Malpractice, in
the amount of $1,175.00; Jerry Kaproth and Associates, in the
amount of $1,800.00; Lester Grinspoon, M.D., in the amount of
$1,000.00; South Arising Consultants, in the amount of $482.50;
UMDC Dept. of Pathology, in the amount of $600.00.
COMPETENCY EVALUATION, Guillermo Marcovici, in the
amount of $450.00; James Holbrook, in the amount of $150.00.
WITNESS COORDINATION, Witness Travel & Per Diem, in the
amount of $1,579.25; Witness Payroll, in the amount of $580.00.
SHERIFF EXTRADITION, Richard D. Roth, in the amount of
$5,859.59.
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COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), 1005284-1006793, in the
amount of $10,780,010.37.
Board approved the County Commission Meeting Minutes of
January 13 & 14, 1999.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution revising
Resolution No. 467-1998, in order to correct an error in the
legal description of the abandoned portion of Jamaica Drive and
Ansonia Drive, Port Largo 4th Addition, Key Largo.
RESOLUTION NO. 107-1999
See Res. Book No. 141, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval to advertise a Resolution (as
required by Sec. 6.5-8, MCC) for a Public Hearing adopting an
amendment to the Rules and Regulations for Emergency Medical
Transportation Services in order to provide Islamorada, Village
of Islands, its own zone for emergency medical transport services
and in order to correct the references in the rules and
regulations from Chapter 10D-66, Florida Administrative Code
(FAC), now repealed, to Chapter 64 E-2, FAC.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
John Carter, Senior Director - Office of Management &
Budget addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner Freeman granting approval to
continue Agreement between Monroe County and Leibowitz and
Associates to provide legal advise and counsel to the Monroe
County Telecommunications Authority, at blended hourly rate for
attorney time ($200.00/hr), as indicated in letter dated January
5, 1999, to Mr. John Carter from the firm of Leibowitz &
Associates, P.A. Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
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County Administrator James Roberts and Capt. Mills,
representing Keys Wide Civic Association addressed the Board.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Mayor
Harvey granting approval to reject all bids for the Gato Building
Renovation project and authorization to re-bid. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
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 Flagler street, Crains
SUbdivision, Grassy Key, Florida. Attorney John Wolfe,
representing the petitioners addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner
Williams to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
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RESOLUTION NO. 108-1999
See Res. Book No. 141 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of 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. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to
adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 012-1999
See Res. Book No. 141 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, 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. Acting Growth Management Director
Tim McGarry addressed the Board. There was no public input. The
Clerk read into the official record a letter from Robert B. and
Pamela K. Soucy. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
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Ordinance.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 013-1999
See Ord. Book No. 50 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 Thomas and Patricia
Collins. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner williams to
adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 109-1999
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 Dorothy Abbott, et
ale There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner williams to adopt the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 110-1999
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 citiland Investment
Corporation. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner williams to
adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 111-1999
See Res. Book No. 141 which is incorporated herein by reference.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Capt. Mills, representing the Keys Wide civic
Association and Acting Growth Management Director Tim McGarry
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner williams
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman granting approval to
advertise a Request for Qualifications for the development of a
Master Plan for the Overseas Heritage Trail and the revised
~ Master Plan Scope of Work. Said revisions as follows:
Scope of Work, Page 2
Add the following language
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after the list of names where the Consultant shall seek
participation from the following entities.: "The CONSULTANT
shall also identify landscaping and other beautification grant
programs and enhancement projects currently being undertaken for
U.S. 1."
Page 4 Add no. 4 to the area under Implementation
as follows: "4. Recommendations to ensure necessary
coordination and integration of the development of the trail and
its elements with other scenic highway and beautification
projects."
Page 4 - Add no. 6 to the area under Manaqement as
follows: "6. Recommendations to ensure on-going coordination
and partnering with other scenic highway and beautification
projects and managers."
Motion carried unanimously.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
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Acting Growth Management Director Tim McGarry discussed
with the Board the proposed Federal Rule Change for
Implementation of the Insurance Inspection Program. Capt. Mills,
representing the Keys Wide civic Association addressed the Board.
County Attorney James T. Hendrick updated the Board on
the following legal issues: Plaza Associates, Shaddik, New Port
Largo, and the Personal Watercraft Industry litigation.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Harvey discussed with the Board approval of the
continuation of Phase II of the Children's Mural project at
Higg's Beach. Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the item. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Environmental Resources Director, M. Ross Alliston
updated the Board on the Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for Big
Pine and No Name Keys. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
~ adopt the following Resolution requesting that the recent
findings of numbers in full concerning the Key Deer be
incorporated into the HCP. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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RESOLUTION NO. 112-1999
See Res. Book No. 141 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Williams discussed with the Board location
of the new Monroe County Health Unit in the Upper Keys. County
Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board. The Board took
no official action.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Mayor Harvey and the Board agreed to re-open the Agenda
for discussion of the Tourist Development Council. Capt. Mills,
representing Keys Wide civic Association and Betty Vail addressed
the Board.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval of a request by Lauren N.
and Annik M. Dowsett for a Release of Lien arising out of Code
Enforcement case number U3-95-1330 in exchange for a General
Release of Monroe County from all liability arising out of
subject litigation. County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed
the Board. The maker of the motion accepted an amendment to add
"pending dismissal with prejudice by the Dowsett's and subject to
legal review." Motion was then made by Commissioner Neugent to
table this item to the next Key Largo Board of County
Commissioner's meeting. Motion died for lack of second. County
Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board. After further
discussion, Roll call vote was taken on the original motion, as
amended, with the following results:
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Commissioner Freeman No
Commissioner Neugent No
Commissioner Reich Yes
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Harvey Yes
Motion carried.
Commissioner Williams introduced Ms. Debbie S. Hall,
Senior Management Analyst with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection who discussed with the Board approval of
a Resolution of support for the Department of Environmental
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Motion was made by Commissioner williams and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing participation in the Florida Clean Marina Program of
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 113-1999
See Res. Book No. 141 which is incorporated herein by reference.
commissioner Neugent discussed with the Board approval
of a Resolution renaming Third Street, Sands Subdivision, Big
pine Key to "Father Tony Way." Father Tony Mullane addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 114-1999
See Res. Book No. 141 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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commissioner Neugent indicated to the Board that Agenda
item P.5 concerning a request from Habitat for Humanity for
assistance with recommended aid to family whose house was
destroyed by Hurricane Georges had been taken care of and was
withdrawn from the Agenda.
commissioner Neugent introduced Peter Worthington who
addressed the Board concerning the activities of the Boot Key
Harbor Committee. Kirby Scheimann addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman supporting the efforts of Boot Key Harbor
Committee, in conjunction with the Marathon Economic Development
Council Committee, in reference to the marina pump-out project.
Roll call vote was unanimous. County Attorney James T. Hendrick
and County Administrator James Roberts also addressed the Board.
After further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Freeman
and seconded by Commissioner Williams to continue the above
matter to tomorrow (March 11, 1999). Motion carried unanimously.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
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Marine Resources Director George Garrett introduced
CH2MHill Project Manager Ken Williams and Wendy Nero, who made a
slide presentation to the Board concerning the Sanitary
Wastewater Master Plan Report - Decision Models for Wastewater
Treatment Plant Siting and for Wastewater Management
Alternatives. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the
Decision Models for Wastewater Treatment Plant Siting and
Wastewater Management Alternatives as presented to the Board.
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Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator James Roberts reported to the
Board on the incorporation presentations held in Marathon
Tavernier, and Key Largo.
Mr. Roberts discussed the cancellation of the Joint Key
West City commission and Monroe County Commission meeting on
February 18, 1999 at 6:00 P.M. at the Harvey Government Center at
Historic Truman School and indicated that a new date of April 28,
1999 at 6:00 P.M. had been decided.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Acting Growth Management Director Tim McGarry reported
to the Board on the meeting held with the Governor and Cabinet
Aides in Tallahassee on March 3, 1999, and the Governor and
Cabinet on March 9, 1999, and forthcoming Rule changes proposed
for Monroe County's comprehensive Plan. Mr. McGarry discussed
the document entitled Summary and Staff Analysis of Major Changes
Affecting the 2010 Comprehensive Plan in Proposed Final Draft
Rules to Florida Administration Commission. Said document is
incorporated herein by reference.
The Board also discussed holding a Special Meeting on
April 5, 1999 at 9:00 A.M. at the Marathon Government Center and
that the Governor's Office and the Department of Community
Affairs will hold Public Hearings on April 6, 1999 at the Key
Largo Library from 7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.; April 7, 1999 at the
Marathon Government Center from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.; and April
8, 1999 from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M., concerning the Comprehensive
Plan Rule Change.
The following individuals addressed the Board: Debra
Harrison, representing the World wildlife Fund; Bill Smith,
representing the Florida Keys Contractors Association; Mark
Young, Albert Muniz, Vice President of Hazen & Sawyer; Don
Roecker, Consultant and representing the Wastewater Master Plan
Funding Team and County Administrator James Roberts.
SOUNDING BOARD
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Jim Lewis addressed the Board concerning his request to
move the County seat to Marathon. The Board took no official
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action.
Joan Tucker addressed the Board concerning the County's
2010 Comp Plan Policy Objective 202.15 regarding opening the
plugged canals of Cahill Pines & Palms on Big pine Key. The
Board took no official action.
MISCELLANEOUS
Capt. Mills, representing the Keys Wide civic
Association discussed with the Board enforcement of the Vacation
Rental Ordinance. Code Enforcement Director Tom Simmons gave the
Board a monthly status report on the enforcement of Vacation
Rental violations.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Mayor Harvey to re-hear for further discussion Agenda item
C.3/Public Hearing 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, 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. Diane Gauthier
addressed the Board.
Commissioner Neugent excused himself from the meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Williams to rehear Agenda item P.20 concerning a
request by Lauren N. and Annik M. Dowsett for a Release of Lien
arising out of Code Enforcement case number U3-95-1330 in
exchange for a General Release of Monroe County from all
liability arising out of subject litigation. Motion carried
unanimously. Mr. & Mrs. Dowsett addressed the Board.
Commissioner Neugent returned to the meeting.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Commissioner Williams discussed with the Board approval
to send a letter to the Board of Directors of Mariners Hospital
indicating the Sheriff's and County's intention to consider the
~ purchase of the vacated Mariners Hospital facility. Motion was
made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Mayor Harvey granting
approval of the item. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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COUNTY
ATTORNEY
County Attorney James T. Hendrick informed the Board
that Agenda item S.3 concerning the approval of Settlement
Agreement in DCA DOAH/city of Key West Comprehensive challenge be
postponed to the regularly scheduled Board meeting in Key West on
April 14 & 15, 1999.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman granting approval to advertise an
Ordinance creating the stock Island Area Sewage Collection
Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU), providing that the MSBU
includes all of Stock Island not part of the City of Key West;
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; Providing
that the governing body may call a referendum before imposing
non-ad valorem assessments; Providing for the duties of the
County Administrator and Clerk of the Circuit Court with regard
to the MSBUi 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. Roll call vote was unanimous.
County Attorney James T. Hendrick discussed with the
Board approval to advertise an Ordinance providing that Monroe
County may enforce the sewage system hookup requirements of
Section 381.00655, F.S.i Providing that such enforcement may be
by way of a Chapter 162, F.S. Code Enforcement proceeding, a suit
for injunctive relief, or prosecution as a second degree
misdemeanor; providing that the Ordinance is cumulative and does
not prevent the County from taking action with regard to sewage
system hookup requirements authorized by general or special law;
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. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Mayor Harvey approving the item. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
requesting that Monroe County's LegiSlative Delegation introduce
- an amendment to Chapter 380, Part I, F.S. to allow Florida Keys
Critical Area Local Governments to adopt Ordinances that have a
30-day time period for on-site sewage systems to connect to a
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central system when the central system becomes available.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 115-1999
See Res. Book No. 141 which is incorporated herein by reference.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning approval of a
Workers' Compensation Settlement in the amount of $60,000
inclusive of Attorney's fees. Compensation file numbers 9640101
and 9640895. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Williams to
approve the item. Roll call vote was unanimous.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution concerning a budget amendment to the Clerk's Revenue
Note - Capital Fund 1306. There was no public input. Motion was
made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Mayor Harvey to
adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 116-1999
See Res. Book No. 141 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning approval of a
Workers' Compensation Settlement in the amount of $56,000
inclusive of Attorney's fees. Compensation file numbers 9640873,
9640083, 9640071, 9641206 and 9641302. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent to approve the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance approving the request by Fishermen's Hospital Inc. to
change the Monroe County Land Use District (Zoning) map from
Suburban Commercial (SC) to Urban Commercial (UC) for property
known as Fishermen's Hospital and described as part of Government
Lot 1 and part of Government Lot 3 located in Section 9, Township
66 South, Range 32 East, Monroe County, Florida, at approximately
mile marker 48.6, and having the real estate number 00103370-
000000. Acting Growth Management Director Tim McGarry addressed
the Board. The Board accepted public input with the following
individuals addressing the Board: Barry Mankowitz, MD; Andrew
Wolszczak, MD; Patrice Tavernier, Ray Kitchener, Executive
Director of the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce; Alice
Skinger, Kay Gradick, Danny K. Yahn, Ed Hall, Mike Puto, Thomas
Wright, and David Kirwan. Motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the
following Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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ORDINANCE NO. 014-1999
See Ord. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
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Isabel C. DeSantis '
Deputy Clerk
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