04/14/1999 RegularMINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, April 14, 1999
Key West, Florida
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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 Shirley Freeman,
Commissioner George Neugent, Commissioner Mary Kay Reich,
Commissioner Nora Williams and Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey. Also
present were 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.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Employee of the Month Award for the month of December,
1998, was presented to Carol Cobb, Executive Assistant, Solid
Waste Management Division.
Employee of the Month Award for the month of March,
1999, was presented to Valerie Moore, Business Manager, Library
Services, Community Services Division.
Monroe County's 1998 Employee of the Year Award was
presented to Linvel Hunt, Facilities Maintenance Department,
Public Works Division.
Presentation of an award was made to Scotty's Hardware
of Key West and "The Florida Keys Council for People With
Disabilities". This award recognizes the efforts of Scotty's
Hardware in assisting and hiring the physically disabled of
Monroe County.
Presentation of a Monroe County Housing Authority
Proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing and Community
Development Month.
Presentation of National Association of Counties (NACO)
Certification of Special Recognition for Arts and Culture to the
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Monroe County Board of County Commissioners by Nance Frank,
Chairperson of the Monroe Council of the Arts Corporation.
Board granted approval of a Mayor's Proclamation
proclaiming May 14th and May 15th, 1999 as "Relay For Life Days"
for the American Cancer Society.
Board granted approval of a Mayor's Proclamation
proclaiming April 30 & May 1st, 1999, as "Relay For Life Days"
for the Upper Keys American Cancer Society.
Board granted approval of a Mayor's Proclamation
proclaiming the month of May as Seagrass Awareness Month in
Monroe County.
Board granted approval of a Mayor's Proclamation
proclaiming the month of April as Child Abuse and Neglect
Prevention Month in Monroe County.
Board granted approval of a Mayor's Proclamation
proclaiming May 1, 1999, as Law Day in Monroe County.
Board granted approval of a Mayor's Proclamation
proclaiming May 2 through May 8, 1999 as Hurricane Awareness Week
in Monroe County.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and Seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from
inventory via disposal/destruction and advertising for bids and
accepting bids. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for debris
removal and debris management services to be utilized in the
event of future disasters.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for the
rental of parcels of land to be utilized for debris management in
the event of future disasters.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Clean Florida Keys, Inc., to
provide disbursement of funds from the Litter Control and
Prevention Grant.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Preliminary Letter Contract between Monroe County and South
Florida Employment & Training Consortium for the Summer Youth
Employment and Training Program.
Board granted approval to Advertise for Bids for two
(2) paratransit bus body on chassis vehicles with wheelchair
lifts.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Arnoldfs Towing
for the removal and transport of derelict vessels and debris that
are a direct result of Hurricane Georges (Lower Keys).
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an
allocation from the Boating Improvement Fund in the amount of
$2,500.00 for the Sunset Point Boat Ramp Repair Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 122-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and SK II, Inc., for a
hangar at the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval for the Sheriff to rent a parcel
of land approximately 50 X 100, for aircraft operations at the
Marathon Airport on a month -to -month basis.
Board granted Award of Bid to JACO Electric Company for
the Taxiway Airfield Lighting System at the Marathon Airport.
Board granted Award of Bid to Aquatic Vegetation
Control for the Exotic Plant Control Projects at the Key West
International Airport and the Marathon Airport.
Board approved a Declaration of Emergency and Waiver of
Purchasing Policies and Procedures and adopted the following
Resolution authorizing an allocation from the Boating Improvement
Fund in the amount of $5,156.25 for the repair of Aids to
Navigation from Marathon to Key Largo. These discrepant aids are
a direct result of Hurricane Georges AND authorized execution of
a contract between Monroe County and American Underwater
Contractors for the emergency repairs of Aids to Navigation
located from Marathon to Key Largo.
RESOLUTION NO. 123-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved a Declaration of Emergency and Waiver of
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Purchasing Policies and Procedures and adopted the following
Resolution authorizing an allocation from the Boating Improvement
Fund in the amount of $3,306.25 for the repair of Aids to
Navigation from the Lakes Passage to Ramrod Key. These
discrepant Aids are a direct result of Hurricane Georges AND
authorized execution of a contract between Monroe County and
American Underwater Contractors for the emergency repairs of Aids
to Navigation located from the Lakes Passage to Ramrod Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 124-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of a Contract between Monroe
County and Blue Water Marine, Inc., for the emergency removal of
DV03A2770 located in Key Largo, in the amount of $2,500.00.
Board adopted the following Resolution adopting the
document entitled Monroe County Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan, dated 1998, prepared by Monroe County Emergency
Management and providing for notification of the adoption date to
the State Department of Community Affairs. * This item is re-
heard and approved as amended, see minutes page 99/138.
RESOLUTION NO. 125-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Community Affairs concerning the State and Local Assistance Grant
in the amount of $28,940.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Community Affairs awarding Monroe County's Base Grant (9G-19
Rule) an additional $2,951.00 for Fiscal Year 1998-1999.
Board granted approval, contingent upon review by
OMB/Purchasing, Risk Management, County Attorney, Grants
Management and County Administator, to submit grant applications
under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), specifically
for HMGP FEMA-1249-DR-FL (Hurricane Georges), and for the
preparation of the requisite resolutions, including authorization
for the Mayor to execute same.
Board granted approval to rescind the renewal agreement
approved at the October 21, 1998 BOCC Meeting, and granted
approval and authorized execution of a new Renewal Agreement
between Monroe County and Physio Control Corporation, for
maintenance of biomedical equipment for Municipal Services Taxing
District 6, through September 30, 1999, in the amount of
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$5,640.00.
Board granted approval to advertise for a Public
Hearing to be held on May 12, 1999, 10:00 a.m., Key Largo
Library, Key Largo, Florida, to consider an Ordinance providing
for the payment of Length of Service Award Program Benefit
Payments to eligible volunteer firefighters; providing for
severability; providing for repeal of Ordinances inconsistent
herewith; providing for inclusion in the Code of Ordinances;
providing for an effective date retroactive to January 1, 1998.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Special Service Arrangement Agreement between Monroe County and
BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., to provide Monroe County with
installation and maintenance of E911 equipment.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 126-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 127-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 128-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 129-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 130-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 131-1999
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See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 132-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 133-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 134-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 135-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 136-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 137-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 138-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 14).
,— RESOLUTION NO. 139-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 140-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 141-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 142-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 143-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 474-1998 (Sch. Item 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 144-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 145-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 146-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 147-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 23).
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RESOLUTION NO. 148-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 408-1998 (Sch. Item 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 149-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 409-1998 (Sch. Item 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 150-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 410-1998 (Sch. Item 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 151-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 411-1998 (Sch. Item 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 152-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 412-1998 (Sch. Item 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 153-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 413-1998 (Sch. Item 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 154-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 414-1998 (Sch. Item 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 155-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 415-1998 (Sch. Item 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 156-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 157-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 158-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 159-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 35).
RESOLUTION NO. 160-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 36).
RESOLUTION NO. 161-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 37).
RESOLUTION NO. 162-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 38).
RESOLUTION NO. 163-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (D-30 Agenda Item).
RESOLUTION NO. 164-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of a request to spend impact
fees for Solid Waste Management Recycling facilities.
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Board granted approval of a request to spend impact
fees for Solid Waste Management Hazardous Waste Covers.
Board granted approval of a request to spend impact
fees as a match for the completion of the Overseas Heritage Trail
Master Plan.
Board granted approval of a request to issue a Purchase
Order to Xerox Corporation for a 36 month rental of a Xerox 5830
copier. Piggyback on Marion County contract, cost of $242.00 per
month including maintenance and all supplies except paper.
Copier to be utilized by both Purchasing and Grants staff.
Board granted authorization to issue a blanket Purchase
Order for an estimated amount of $50,000.00 to Dion Oil Company
for the purchases of gasoline.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and the Monroe County
School Board that provides support for the Shared Services
Network.
Board adopted the following Resolution providing for
the appointment of an additional member to the Substance Abuse
Policy Advisory Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 165-1999
See Res. Book No. 142 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized the Mayor to sign
a Certificate of Participation which identifies the Board of
County Commissioners as the coordinating unit of Government in
the DCA FY99/00 Anti -Drug Abuse Act Formula Grant Program.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Acordia National, the
County's Third Party Administrator for the Group Benefits
Program, from June 30, 1999 through September 30, 1999.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Keys Physician -
Hospital Alliance, for utilization review, case management and
provider network services for the County's Employee Benefit Plan,
from June 30, 1999 through September 30, 1999.
Board granted approval to issue two purchase orders to
Xerox Corporation for 36 month lease of two Xerox DC214S copiers
,— from Putnam County Contract 197-2, in the amount of $92.08 per
month which includes all maintenance.
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Board granted approval to issue a purchase order to
Xerox Corporation for 36 month lease of a Xerox 5818TA copier
from Marion County Contract 12346, in the amount of $140.00 per
month, including all maintenance and all supplies.
Board granted approval of the Monroe County School
Board's request for funding for the cost of supervising and
coordinating youth athletic programs at five (5) school
facilities each Saturday from March through May 1999.
Board granted approval to purchase (1) new Tree/Brush
Chipper from W. E. Johnson Equipment Company, in the total amount
of $27,850.00.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for
repairs to Sugarloaf Creek Bridge and Harry Harris Park Lagoon.
Board accepted a monthly report on Change Orders
reviewed by the County Administrator.
Board granted approval to award contract to Laumar
Roofing South, Inc., for emergency roof replacement at the Key
West International Airport Terminal in the amount of $300,883 and
granted approval to award contract to Laumar Roof South, Inc. for
emergency roof replacement at the Key West International Airport
Annex in the amount of $140,935 damaged by Hurricane Georges, and
authorized execution of contracts, pending legal sufficiency.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
contract between Monroe County and RMS International, for
emergency generator inspections and repairs.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Deputy Mark Taylor to
reside in the residence located at Watson Field (commonly known
as the Stiglitz House), for an amount of rent and utilities
totaling $400.00 per month.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and L&N Dependable
Janitorial, Inc., to provide janitorial service for County
facilities located in Marathon, including Commission District II
Office located in Big Pine Key), in the amount of $39,900.00 per
year.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Siemens Building
Technologies, Inc., (f/k/a Landis & Staefa, Inc.) for
certification, maintenance and testing of the Monroe County
Detention Center fire alarm system, building automation system
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and smoke control system; the Sheriff's Administration Building
fire alarm system and building automation system, and the
Courthouse Annex fire alarm system, in the amount of $66,356.00
per year.
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
a Contract between Monroe County and Amerigas Propane, Inc., for
a preventive maintenance service contract for the kitchen
equipment located at the Monroe County Detention Center, in the
amount of $2,160.00 per year.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Amendment between Monroe County and Sub Zero, Inc.,
increasing the contract sum from not to exceed $15,000.00 per
year to not to exceed $45,000.00 per year.
Board granted Award of Bid to Starship Custom Vehicles
for the purchase of a special, medical equipped van and
authorized execution of an Amendment to Contract between Monroe
County and Rural Health Network, which provides for their
ownership of a medical van which will be partly paid for by
County funds in the amount of $50,000.00. The amendment provides
for County approval of the eventual retirement of the van.
Starship custom vehicles was the lowest bid which conformed to
the bid specifications.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board adopted the following Resolution to provide
advance registration for trade shows for the Fiscal Year 2000 be
paid from Tourist Development Council Funds in Fiscal Year 1999.
RESOLUTION NO. 166-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Dolphin Cove
Research and Education to change the name of their event to be
held on July 30-31, 1999 from Sounds of the Glades to Barley's
Bay Festival.
Board granted approval of an Agreement between Monroe
County and AT&T to provide long distance service to the Monroe
County Tourist Development Council.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and The Friends of the Islamorada
Area State Parks for a capital improvement project in an amount
not to exceed $72,340.00, DAC IV, FY 99, Third Penny.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the Dolphin Research Center
for a capital improvement project, in an amount not to exceed
$1,500.00, FY 99, DAC III, Third Penny.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Keys Wild Bird
Rehabilitation Center, Inc., for a capital improvement project,
in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, DAC V, FY 99, Third Penny.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Keys Land & Sea Trust
for a capital improvement project, in an amount not to exceed
$9,420.00, DAC III, FY 99, Third Penny.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Holiday Isle
Resort & Marina covering the 15th Annual Holiday Isle Dolphin
Tournament from April 16-18, 1999, to July 9-11, 1999, in an
amount not to exceed $3,000.00, FY 99, Two Penny allocated under
the Fishing Umbrella.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Board granted approval for an Affordable Housing Deed
Restriction submitted by John and Patricia Coyle. The applicants
receiving a dwelling unit allocation award for the year ending
July 13, 1999 have filed the document in accordance with
Ordinance No. 16-1992.
Affordable Housing
Permit Name on Name on Legal
Number Agenda Item Warranty Deed Description
98-1-0208 John & Patricia John & Patricia Lot 3, Block
Coyle Coyle 11, Cutthroat
Harbor Estates
Cudjoe Key
Board granted approval for the transfer of three
buildable lots to Monroe County by Warranty Deeds. Pursuant to
Ordinance No. 16-1992, these documents have been filed by
applicants receiving dwelling unit allocation awards for the year
ending July 13, 1999.
3 People Dedicating 3 Lots to Monroe County
Permit Name on Name on Legal
Number Agenda Item
98-1-1589 Harold Drouin
98-1-2776 John Mannix
98-3-3188 Robert Doran
Warranty Deed
Harold Drouin
John Mannix
Robert & Carole
Doran
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Description
Lot 8, Block
14, Palm Villa
Big Pine Key
Lot 21,Block 9,
Kinercha, Big
Pine Key
Lot 19, Block 2
Lot 19, Block
2, Ramrod
Shores Marina
Section,
Ramrod Key
Board granted approval for the transfer of two
buildable lots from Bruce & Risha Frerer to Monroe County by
Warranty Deeds. The applicants receiving a dwelling unit
allocation award for the year ending July 13, 1999 have filed the
document in accordance with Ordinance No. 16-1992.
2 People Dedicating 2 Lots to Monroe County
Permit Name on Name on Legal
Number Agenda Item Warranty Deed Description
98-1-1297 Bruce & Risha Risha W. Frerer & Lot 2,Block 20,
Frerer. Bruce Frerer Port Pine
Heights #1, Big
Pine Key
98-1-1297 Bruce & Risha Risha W. Frerer & Lot 12, Block
Frerer Bruce Frerer 45, Port Pine
Bruce Frerer Heights #2, Big
Pine Key
Board granted approval for the transfer of one
buildable lot from Christopher & Stacy Saunders to Monroe County
by Warranty.Deed. The Applicants receiving a dwelling unit
allocation award for the year ending July 13, 1999, have filed
the document in accordance with Ordinance No. 16-1992.
Permit Name on
Number Agenda Item
Affordable Housing
Name on
Warranty Deed
Legal
Description
98-1-1283 Christopher & Christopher John Lot 10, Block
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Stacy Saunders Saunders & Stacy 19, Palm
Brogli Saunders Villa, Big Pine
Key
Board granted approval of Staff Recommendations 1 a.
and b. on proposals for LDR changes from the Affordable Housing
Task Force, which were discussed at the Special Board of County
Commissioners Meeting in Marathon on March 24, 1999.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County and the
Florida Department of Transportation for the purposes of hiring a
bicycle/pedestrian coordinator for one year.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Monroe County and the
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) AND granted approval and
authorized execution of Amendment 1 of the Memorandum of
Understanding between Monroe County and the Florida Keys Aqueduct
Authority.
RESOLUTION NO. 167-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of a Request for Expenditures
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund in the amount of $366,000.00
to be used to support the agency's continued participation in the
Impact Task Force and to create the Monroe County Task Force.
Board granted approval of revised inventory item amount
which was approved at the December 9, 1998 Board Meeting;
uninterruptable power supply for $22,900.00 revised to $22,990.00
Board granted approval of the disposition of inventory
items for the month of February 1999.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of Mayor Harvey's appointment of
Joe Noel to serve on the Older American Advisory Board for the
Key West to Stock Island area with term to expire January 2002.
r Board granted approval of Mayor Harvey's appointment of
Christina Sharpe to the Tourist Development Council with term to
expire August 1999.
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Board granted approval of Mayor Harvey's reappointment
of Pam Martin to serve on the Marine and Port Advisory Committee
with term to expire April 2002.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Anthony F. Niles.
RESOLUTION NO. 168-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved a direction to Public Works Division to
remove five (5) old concrete roofed structures at Higgs Beach.
Back of beach facing Casa Marina Court and the creation of the
Higgs Beach Neighborhood Committee.
Board granted approval of Mayor Harvey's appointment of
Barbara Ramsey to serve on the Older American Advisory Board for
the Upper Keys area with term to expire January, 2002.
Mayor Harvey withdrew her Agenda item S-7 concerning
the consideration of a request for funding for the Key West
Symphony.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Freeman's
appointment of Alyson Matley to the Marine and Port Advisory
Committee. Term to expire April, 2002.
Commissioner Reich withdrew her Agenda item S-12
concerning a request from DeWayne Kemp, event coordinator for the
Big Pine Key Chamber of Commerce's "Taste of the Islands of the
Conch Republic".
Board granted approval of Commissioner Reich's
reappointment of Rocky S. Hubert to the Monroe County Housing
Finance Authority. Term to expire April, 2003.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Reich's
appointment of Annette Dixon to serve as an alternate on the
Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities. Term to
expire April 16, 2000.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Williams'
reappointment of William Quinn to the Florida Keys Council for
People with Disabilities. Term to expire March, 2002.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance for
no -discharge zones in harbors in the Florida Keys.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Tower Use Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida
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Department of Transportation for the tower location at Tea Table
Fill, MM 79.2 oceanside.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval to issue a purchase order to
Xerox Corporation for a 36 month lease of a Xerox 5820TA from
"Marion County Contract Number 2346" at a cost of $158.00 per
month, which includes all maintenance and all supplies.
Board granted approval for the Administrator to send a
letter indicating the County's general approval of the Base Reuse
Plan developed by the Local Redevelopment Authority in the City
of Key West as part of the base realignment process.
Board granted approval of the appointments of Rev.
Stephen Lawes and Richard Berard to the Health and Human Services
Board.
Board confirmed the County Administrator's appointment
of Timothy McGarry as Director of the Division of Growth
Management.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance for
Public Hearing on May 12, 1999, 5:05 P.M., Key Largo Library
amending Section 6.3-1, Monroe County Code, in order to remove
the department from the Community Services Division of county
government and authorizing the Board of County Commissioners to
assign the Code Enforcement Department to the Division of County
Government that the Board determines is appropriate; 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 approved a request for the Mayor to endorse an
$8,704.40 Florida Windstorm claim check (payable jointly to the
Pigeon Key Foundation and Monroe County) for deposit in a Monroe
County account. The check is for damages incurred during last
year's hurricane. Note: This agenda item included the
following: "The Board of County Commissioners, in addition to
approving the endorsement of the check, needs to determine if the
amount goes to the Foundation or is retained by the County." The
Board took no action on this part of the agenda item.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
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Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Amy Landry, in the amount of
$225.25; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $1,384.25;
Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $2,158.75; Joe Troiano,
Inc., in the amount of $237.50; Joseph Rich CPS, in the amount of
$30.00; Martin B. Lenshaw, in the amount of $18.00; Suzanne Ex,
in the amount of $5,148.75; Vicky Lynn Doty, in the amount of
$452.25.
COURT INTERPRETER, Alex Diaz, in the amount of $160.00;
Anije Waltman, in the amount of $25.00; AT & T Language Line
Services, in the amount of $198.00; Donna Bejdova, in the amount
of $30.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount of $425.00; Grace
Krulasik, in the amount of $45.00; Jenine Ouillette, in the
amount of $25.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the amount of $150.00; Loan
Fernandez, in the amount of $30.00; Mario Baldatti, in the amount
of $104.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the amount of $280.00; Mayda
Maloney, in the amount of $230.00; Olga Tepper, in the amount of
$485.40; Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of $195.00; William
Waddell, in the amount of $495.00; Ute Rohe, in the amount of
$25.00.
OTHER CIRCUIT COURT COSTS, Halford Schuhmacher, in the
amount of $145.50; Key West Travel, in the amount of $201.00;
Keys Office Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $30.90; Richard
Wunsch, in the amount of $181.14; Robert Lastres, in the amount
of $188.82; Rolando Castineyra, in the amount of $69.1; Sheri
Collins, in the amount of $70.26; State of Florida, in the amount
of $100.50.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEYS FEES, Christine Bollong, in
the amount of $594.40; Christopher Meyer, in the amount of
$3,442.60; David G. Hutchison, in the amount of $712.40; Gregory
Davila, in the amount of $2,377.50; Johnathan Drucker, in the
amount of $350.00; Lauri Hall, in the amount of $5,416.22; Manuel
E. Garcia, in the amount of $7,808.75; Mark Kohl, in the amount
of $577.50.
EXPERT WITNESS, Florida Medico -Legal Malpractice, in
the amount of $1,125.00; John A. Spencer Ph.D, in the amount of
$22,425.00; Key West Family Medical Center, in the amount of
$450.00; Lamar Miller, in the amount of $500.00; Swope
Reconstruction, in the amount of $2,025.00.
COMPETENCY EVALUATION, A. Louis O'Connor, in the amount
of $450.00; Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount of
$350.00; Guillermo Marcovici, MD, in the amount of $450.00; James
W. Holbrook, in the amount of $350.00; Leslie Morgan, in the
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amount of $450.00.
WITNESS COORDINATION, Witness Travel & Per Diem, in the
amount of $10,288.75; Witness Payroll, in the amount of $330.00.
SHERIFF E%TRADITION, Richard D. Roth, in the amount of
$3,373.47.
Board approved the Board of County Commission Meeting
Minutes of February 10 & 11, 1999.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Quit -Claim Deed by the Board of County Commissioners to Florida
Department of Transportation with mineral rights reservation
clause for North Marginal Way, Big Coppitt Key.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
revising Section 6-90(6), Powers and Duties of the Contractors
Examining Board; 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 a 10' wide alley in Tavernier 2
Subdivision, Tavernier, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 169-1999
See Res. Book No. 142, which is incorporated herein by reference.
County Attorney James T. Hendrick withdrew his Agenda
item V-6 concerning approval of a Settlement Agreement with DCA
and City of Key West.
Board adopted the following Ordinance declaring that an
emergency exists and waiving notice by a four -fifths vote; an
ordinance temporarily suspending the implementation of Chapter
15.5 Monroe County Code (MCC) for a period not to exceed 100
days; providing for the definition of "Hot Spots"; providing for
revision of Chapter 15.5, MCC; providing for severability;
providing for the repeal of all ordinances inconsistent herewith;
providing an effective date; and providing a repeal date.
ORDINANCE NO. 015-1999
See Ord. Book No. 51, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 032-1998, section 5(A), Monroe County
Code, in order to exclude the purchase of insurance policies from
the applicability of the Purchasing Ordinance; amending section
5(C), Monroe County Code, in order to eliminate the requirement
that goods or services with an expected value of $25,000+
available through an existing contract of another government
agency do not have to go out for bid to determine if a lower
price is available but requiring the Purchasing Director to
inquire of other vendors to determine if a price for the goods or
services below that of the existing contract is available;
amending Ordinance No. 032-1998, Section 11, MCC, in order to
provide that the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem may waive the
requirements of the Monroe County Competitive Bid Ordinance in an
emergency following a natural or man made disaster and clIarifying
that the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem or other County officer may,
contract for goods and services with a value of $25,000+ during
an emergency following a natural or man made disaster when
permitted by statute or the terms of a Declaration of State or
Local Emergency; 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 carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
The Board discussed approval of the Monroe County
Public Library Policies. Motion was made by Commissioner
Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval
of the Monroe County Public'Library Policies, as amended. Said
amendment as follows:
Page 3 -,Section 1 - LIBRARY BOARD
1.01 LEGAL ESTABLISHMENT OF LIBRARY BOARD
MONROE COUNTY CODE: ARTICLE III. LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
SEC. 10-40. Membership, qualifications and terms.
Delete the words: "regardless of the residence of the
appointee" in the paragraph. County Attorney James T. Hendrick
and County Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board.
After discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made
by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Ordinance
Number 006-1981, Sec. 10-40. Membership, qualifications and
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terms. Motion carried unanimously.
Monroe County Project Manager and Acting Director of
Community Services James Malloch addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
to continue to later in the day Agenda item D-12 concerning the
Award of Bid to Rovel Construction for replacement of 4 bay
hangar roofs at the Marathon Airport, and approval for Mayor to
execute contract, upon approval by the County Attorney. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Williams granting approval of an additional three
(3) year option to the Contract between Monroe County and
Republic Parking System Agreement for parking lot management at
the Key West International Airport, with the request that when
rental agreements with the individual rental car agents are up
for renewal, that they are required to move back for more parking
area in the front with parking meters reserved for citizens
coming in and out of the airport. Roll call vote was unanimous.
The Board discussed Agenda item D-46 concerning the
approval of Consent to Assignment and Amendment of Non -Exclusive
Agreement between Eller Media Company and Monroe County for
selling and placing advertising at bus shelters/benches located
in State right-of-way, and authorization for Mayor to execute
same. County Attorney James T. Hendrick; Bobby Menendez,
Executive Director of Support Services for the Monroe School
District; County Administrator, James Roberts and County Engineer
Dave Koppel addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of the item with the change that the signs not
be lighted and that the shelters that are not being actively used
by the School District be removed. After further discussion,
Commissioner Freeman amended her motion to postpone the item for
one (1) month for further Staff review and to address other
concerns as discussed here today, i.e. electricity and revenue.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mr. Roberts made a public announcement concerning the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of
Recreation and Parks conducting a public workshop on Thursday,
April 22, 1999, 7:00 P.M. to present the management plan for Fort
Zachary Taylor State Historic Site.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution adopting an amendment to the rules and regulations for
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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), no repealed, to Chapter 64 E-2, FAC.
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. 170-1999
See Res. Book No. 142 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider an application
from Islamorada Village of Islands - Fire Rescue for a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, Class A,
Emergency Medical Services for the period beginning October 1,
1999 and ending September 30, 2001, contingent upon all
deficiencies of the Village's present application being completed
prior to the effective date of the certificate. There was no
public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman granting approval of the item.
Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held to consider an application
from NETS Wheelchair & Stretcher Transportation, Inc. for a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, Class B, Non -
emergency Medical Transportation Service for the period beginning
April 14, 1999 and ending April 14, 2001. There was no public
input. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held to adopt an Ordinance
providing that Monroe County may enforce the sewage system hookup
requirements of Sec. 381.00655, F.S.; 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. County Attorney James T. Hendrick
addressed the Board. 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. 016-1999
See Ord. Book No. 51 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of 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 MSBU; 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 Williams and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 017-1999
See Ord. Book No. 51 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 Judi's Place, Inc. and
White Heron Estates, Inc. There was no public input. Motion was
made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 171-1999
See Res. Book No. 142 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to delete from the Agenda a Resolution of the
Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, evidencing the
Board's approval of a Recommended Vested Rights Determination
promulgated by the Vested Rights Officer, In Re: The Application
of Michael Gilbert and Bill Lemon d/b/a Four Star Equipment
Rentals. There was no public input. Motion carried unanimously.
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 Conch Contrata, L.C.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 172-1999
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See Res. Book No. 142 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
evidencing the Board's approval of a Recommended Vested Rights
Determination promulgated by the Vested Rights Hearing Officer,
IN RE: The application of Paul Tripp and Oceanside Marina, Inc.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 173-1999
See Res. Book No. 142 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to delete from the Agenda a Resolution
evidencing the Board's approval of a Recommended Beneficial Use
Determination promulgated by the Special Master, IN RE: The
application of Tony Hernandez. There was no public input.
County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the Board. After
discussion, Commissioner Freeman withdrew her motion. Motion was
then made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to remand the item to the Hearing Officer. Motion
carried unanimously.
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 Franklin. A
letter from Mr. Franklin dated April 2, 1999, was made part of
the record. County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 174-1999
See Res. Book No. 142 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution evidencing the Board's denial of a Recommended Vested
Rights Determination promulgated by the Vested Rights Hearing
Officer, In Re: The Application of Galleon Bay Corporation.
Attorney Karen Cabanas, representing Monroe County. The Board
accepted public input with the following individuals addressing
the Board: Attorney Jim Mattson, representing the applicants and
Attorney Richard Grosso, representing Alicia and Dr. Snell
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Williams 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
No
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 175-1999
See Res. Book No. 142 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Attorney Jim Mattson addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval, per Staff recommendation, of the following:
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 M. Peabody.
RESOLUTION NO. 176-1999
See Res. Book No. 142 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 177-1999
See Res. Book No. 142 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 178-1999
See Res. Book No. 142 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Freeman
Yes
Commissioner
Neugent
Yes
Commissioner
Reich
No
Commissioner
Williams
Yes
Mayor Harvey
No
Motion carried.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
County Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board
concerning the Award of Bid to Rovel Construction for replacement
of 4 bay hangar roofs at the Marathon Airport, and approval for
Mayor to execute contract, upon approval by the County Attorney.
The Board agreed to hear the item at tomorrow's meeting (April
15, 1999).
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Code Enforcement Director, Tom Simmons reported to the
Board on the status of enforcement of the Vacation Rental
Ordinance. Lynda Yorde and Chuck Vowels addressed the Board.
DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors of District 11 Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Shirley Freeman, Commissioner Art
French, Commissioner Nora Williams, Commissioner George Neugent
and Chairperson Yvonne Harper.
Public Safety Director Reggie Paros updated the Board
on the on -going status of fire rescue training activities. Mr.
Paros indicated that the Key Largo and -Sugarloaf Key Volunteer
Fire Departments were conducting a minimum standards class for
volunteer fire fighters. Mr. Paros also updated the Board on the
status of the Coral Key Fire Training Facility.
Mr. Paros addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Williams
granting approval to rescind the amendment to the basic service
agreement between the Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
District and Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., that was
approved at the July 8, 1998 meeting concerning reimbursement of
incidental expenses. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent granting approval to rescind the amendment
to the basic service agreement between the Lower and Middle Keys
Fire and Ambulance District and Conch Key Volunteer Fire
Department, that was approved at the July 8, 1998 meeting
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concerning reimbursement of incidental expenses. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner French and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to not renew the month -to -month agreement
with the Stock Island Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., concerning
Fire Rescue Services, effective May 1, 1999. Chief Galloway of
the Stock Island Fire Department addressed the Board. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
Mr. Paros addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
granting approval of a Contract Agreement Addendum with the Big
Coppitt Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., amending its service
area effective May 1, 1999. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harper and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval to advertise two Public
Hearings to be held on May 12, 1999, 10:00 A.M., Key Largo
Library, Key Largo, Florida and June 9, 1999, 10:00 A.M.,
Marathon Government Center, Marathon, Florida, to consider an
Ordinance concerning the Length of Service Awards Program
(LOSAP). Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent granting approval to rescind the Renewal
Agreement approved at the October 21, 1998 meeting, and approval
of a new Renewal Agreement with Technical Dynamics, Inc., for
maintenance of biomedical equipment for Lower and Middle Keys
Fire and Ambulance District, through August 18, 1999 in the
amount of $13,846.30. Roll call vote was unanimous.
There being no further business, the meeting of
the Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire
and Ambulance District adjourned.
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all
Commissioners present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded
by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the following items:
COUNTY CLERK
Warrants - General Revenue Fund (001), Warrant Ps
006794-008526, in the amount of $11,966,586.56
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MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
A Resolution requesting the assignment of Elderly
Homeowners Rehabilitation Program funds in the amount of $16,126
to Habitat for Humanity of Key West and Lower Florida Keys, Inc.
on behalf of the very -low income/handicapped household of Julia
and Fredericko Rodriguez, B-16 Eighth Avenue, Stock Island,
Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 179-1999
See Res. Book No. 142 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
LAND AUTHORITY - SITTING AS THE COUNTY COMMISSION
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman granting approval and authorizing
execution of Florida Communities Trust Area of Critical State
Concern Program Addendum IV to Grant Contract, Contract #94-CT-
"� 72-92-2A-M1-001 between Monroe County and the Florida Communities
Trust. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded
by Commissioner Neugent to re -open the Agenda in order to rehear
Agenda item D-22 concerning approval of a Resolution adopting the
Monroe County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and
providing for notification of the adoption date to the State
Department of Community Affairs. (Resolution No. 125-1999, Page
99/114). Motion carried unanimously. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman granting approval, as amended, of the document entitled
Monroe County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, dated
1998, prepared by: Monroe County Emergency Management. Said
amendment to delete the following:
Page 85 3.20 Mitigation (continued)
Mitigation projects have been initiated to rectify our
highway problem but have met with much resistance. The DOT US11
South Project is our primary highway mitigation project.
Strategies for rectifying this problem center upon one
,,.. controversial issue: Expanding the capacity of US Highway 1,
"the 18-mile stretch," to four lanes between Key Largo and
mainland Florida. This is the only recognized problem -solving
strategy for rectifying
enhancement. This is an
Monroe County, and other
unanimous.
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the existing problem of evacuation
ongoing project involving the FDOT,
affected agencies. Roll call vote was
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Donald Craig, representing the applicant; Attorney
Larry Erskine, representing Monroe County, and Growth Management
Director Tim McGarry addressed the Board concerning approval of a
Resolution confirming the Administrative Boundary Interpretation
of the Planning Director in Land Use District Map Boundary
Interpretation Number 105 regarding Lots 11 and 12, Block 6,
Coral Shores Mobile Home Estates, Little Torch Key, Monroe
County, Florida, in Section 20, Township 66 South, Range 29 East,
Tallahassee Meridian, approximate mile marker 28. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to find the above described boundary
determination #105 as Urban Residential Mobile Home (URM) Land
Use District. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner
Freeman
Yes
Commissioner
Neugent
No
Commissioner
Reich
No
Commissioner
Williams
No
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Motion failed.
Growth Management Director Tim McGarry updated the
Board on the Rule Change Workshops held April 6, 7, 8, 1999.
Mr. McGarry updated the Board on the Little Venice
Project.
The Board congratulated Mr. McGarry on his appointment
as the Director of the Division of Growth Management.
Mr. McGarry informed the Board that Islamorada, Village
of Islands had gone into a moratorium on their residential ROGO
and are not accepting applications except for those that are for
affordable housing.
Mr. McGarry and County Administrator James Roberts
discussed with the Board recommendations in obtaining $1,000,000
for the cesspit replacement program from the Capital Projects
Plan - Fund 304. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Mayor Harvey granting
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approval to commit to removing, at a very minimum, 94 illegal
cess-pools, during the time frame of 14 July, 1999 through 14
July, 2000 to comply with the request -from the State of Florida,
thereby addressing our responsibility, as requested by the
Governor and Cabinet, and our moral obligation to future
generations to protect their environment and resources by
reducing nutrient loading and eliminating illegal cess-pools.
Roll call vote was unanimous. Debra Harrison, representing the
World Wildlife Fund; Bill Smith, representing the Florida Keys
Contractor's Association; and Steve Henson addressed the Board.
The County Administrator addressed the Board and advised that
based on the Board's action, that he would put a program together
and identify funds for cesspit replacement.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Bert Bender of Bender & Associates, P.A. updated the
Board on the status of the Gato Building Renovation Project.
Jose Gonzalez of Gonzalez Architects updated the Board
on work being performed at the Jackson Square Complex.
Commissioner Williams discussed a bike path problem
between Layton and Long Key State Park. This item was referred
to Staff.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Director of Environmental Resources, M. Ross Alliston
presented a Staff report and recommendations regarding the
opening of plugged residential canals. Joan Tucker representing
the Cahill Pines & Palms Property Owners Association, Inc. and
Bob Schneider, representing the Big Pine Civic Association.
County Attorney James T. Hendrick updated the Board on
the following legal issues: Bennett; Driscoll properties; Kazi
Foods, et al; Vaughn/Vacation Rental Ordinance.
Mr. Hendrick discussed the county's response to the
Florida Keys Caring Capacity Study Steering Committee's
suggestion. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Williams directing the
County Attorney to pursue through police powers the regulation of
canals that would prevent casino boats in canals. The Board also
directed the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance for
_. presentation at the next Board of County Commissioner's meeting
in Key Largo on May 12, 1999. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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Mr. Hendrick also discussed an amendment to the jet ski
Resolution sent to the State Delegation Committee.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded
by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Resolution
confirming the Administrative Boundary Interpretation of the
Planning Director in Land Use District Map Boundary
Interpretation Number 105 regarding Lots 11 and 12, Block 6,
Coral Shores Mobile Home Estates, Little Torch Key, Monroe
County, Florida, in Section 20, Township 66 South, Range 29 East,
Tallahassee Meridian, approximate mile marker 28. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 180-1999
See Res. Book No. 142 which is incorporated herein by reference.
SOUNDING BOARD
John Salesky addressed the Board concerning horses
allowed to reside in Block 16 Palm Villa Improved Subdivision on
Big Pine Key. Fred Burk also addressed the Board. The Board
took no official action.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The Board discussed status of the interlocal agreement
between Monroe County and the School Board for recreational
facilities, maintenance and upkeep of those facilities, and
maintenance and upkeep of existing County recreational
facilities. Duncan Matthewson, Jim Boilini, and Dan Kratish,
representing the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board; and Tony
Nobregns addressed the Board. This matter was referred to Staff.
MISCELLANEOUS PARRS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman granting approval of the recommendation
by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board that the BOCC direct
the County Attorney's office to draft an ordinance establishing
rules for Sunset Point Park. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval of the following:
Recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board that the BOCC provide the funding necessary to modify the
north baseball field at Harry Harris Park to accommodate senior
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league play.
Recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board that the BOCC provide funding necessary to replace the
infield sod with clay at Friendship Park.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of the recommendation by
the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board that the County accept
the offer by the Upper Keys Athletic Association to operate the
concession stand at Harry Harris Park, on a month -to -month basis.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning Board approval of
a worker's compensation settlement in the amount of $10,000
inclusive of attorneys fees, file number 9640890. There was no
public input. Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance approving a request by property owners to change the
Official Land Use District Map (Zoning) from Improved Subdivision
(IS) to Suburban Residential Limited (SR-L) for properties
described as Lots 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 and 10 Dorn's Subdivision and
a portion of Government Lot 2, Big Torch Key, located in Section
19, Township 66 South, Range 29 East, Monroe County, Florida, at
approximately mile marker 26, and having the following real
estate numbers: 243650, 243660, 243670, 243720, 243730, 243740,
243750 and 112900. Growth Management Director Tim McGarry and
County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the Board. The Board
accepted public input with the following individual addressing
the Board: Alexis Colicchio. Motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following
Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 018-1999
See Ord. Book No. 51 which is incorporated herein by reference.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Mark L. Willis, General Counsel to Sheriff Richard Roth
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and
seconded by Mayor Harvey to adopt the following Resolution of
support for the construction of a Juvenile Detention Facility in
Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 181-1999
See Res. Book No. 142 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Monroe County Project Manager and Acting Director of
Community Services, James Malloch updated the Board on the canal
cleaning project.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Williams granting approval of the recommendation to
the United States Board on Geographic Names for the official
recognition of the names Barley Basin and Shands Key. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Mayor Harvey to adopt the following Resolution removing the
responsibility for the airport function from the Division of
Community Services and assigning the responsibility for airport
functions directly to the County Administrator. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 182-1999
See Res. Book No. 142 which is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Board agreed to postpone the following items to
tomorrow's meeting (4-15-99):
Agenda item D-11 Approval of the Resolution for Phase
I of the Pump Out and Dump Station project at Florida Keys
Marina, Marathon.
Agenda item D-12 Award of Bid to Rovel Construction
for replacement of 4 bay hangar roofs at the Marathon Airport,
and approval for Mayor to execute contract, upon approval by the
County Attorney.
Agenda item S-8 Incorporate the Tourist Development
Council Mission Statement, as set fourth in TDC's Five Year
Strategic Plan, into the County's Tourist Development Council
Plan, Request to advertise.
Agenda item S-9 Commend the Tourist Development
Council for seeking to examine ways to address the impacts of
tourism.
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Agenda item S-10 Request to advertise an ordinance
amending Section 2-299 of the Monroe County Code and changing the
composition of the Tourist Development Council District Advisory
Committees and the Nominating Committees.
Agenda item S-18 Discuss the membership and
responsibilities of a Blue Ribbon Committee on affordable housing
and develop any recommendations the Board deems appropriate.
Meetings".
Agenda item T-1 County Administrator report.
Agenda item T-la Discussion on quarterly "Town
Agenda item V-1 County Attorney Report.
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