Q. County AdministratorAugust Grant Activity Report
Letters of Inquiry/Introductory Information* submitted to:
Name
For Amount/Award
Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation
Vandenberg Project - $25k (additionally, support of
proposals to two other foundations)
Marisla Foundation
Vandenberg Project — initial request $150k — immediate
response was not very positive. They have focused
their funding lately on the west coast, and as such,
suggested we submit an application for only $20k
instead.
Avrum Katz Foundation
Open request - Animal Shelter, in collaboration
w/FKSPCA
*Note: Many private foundations do not require a full application process
Full grant applications submitted to:
Name For Amount/Award
SAFER Grant 5 year diminishing grant for firefighter staffing
Grants/Foundations currently being researched or applications developed (amounts approximate
until research and/or applications are com lete):
Name
For Amount/Award
Packard Foundation
$3-5M -Vandenberg, in collaboration WARK
Oak Foundation
$1M -Vandenberg, in collaboration WARK
Claiborne/Ortenberg Foundation
$50k -Vandenberg, in collaboration WARK
Henry Foundation
$25k -Vandenberg, in collaboration WARK
Elizabeth Ordway Dunn Foundation
$10-35k -Vandenberg, in collaboration WARK
NOTE: The above Vandenberg applications require strong 3"d party scientific and/or conservation
emphasis. ARK is gathering appropriate letters of support from the scientific community and other
influential sources to demonstrate this emphasis. Without these letters of support, our applications
will be much weaker.
UST, Inc. Corporate Contributions
EMS Equipment (Ambulance)
Jane's Trust
$250k - Animal Shelter, in collaboration w/FKSPCA
(1/10/08 deadline)
James M. Cox Foundation of Georgia
$100k - Animal Shelter, in collaboration w/FKSPCA
Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation
$100k - Animal Shelter, in collaboration w/FKSPCA
Messengers of Healing Winds Foundation
$25k - Animal Shelter, in collaboration w/FKSPCA
George B. Storer Foundation
$25k - Animal Shelter, in collaboration w/FKSPCA
Monsanto Fund
$20k - Animal Shelter, in collaboration w/FKSPCA
Joseph & Sally Handleman Charitable
Foundation Trust C
$ 1Ok - Animal Shelter, in collaboration w/FKSPCA
John D. Evans Foundation
TBD - Animal Shelter, in collaboration w/FKSPCA
Claiborne F. Foulds Foundation Trust
$lOk - Animal Shelter, in collaboration w/FKSPCA
Cowles Charitable Trust
$1Ok - Animal Shelter, in collaboration w/FKSPCA
James M. Cox Foundation of Georgia
$50k - Animal Shelter, in collaboration w/FKSPCA
Park Foundation
$ 1Ok - Animal Shelter, in collaboration w/FKSPCA
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation
$1Ok - Animal Shelter, in collaboration w/FKSPCA
Sandy River Charitable Foundation
TBD - Animal Shelter, in collaboration w/FKSPCA
Responses Received:
Name
Grant Awarded? If yes, amount:
Martin Foundation
No (Animal Shelter)
Bastien Foundation
No (Animal Shelter)
Ferguson Foundation
No (Animal Shelter)
National Foundation for Public Safety
No (fire truck) — offered to assist in fundraising efforts
MEMORANDUM
Office of the County Administrator
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Thomas J. Willi
County Administrator
DATE: September 13, 2007
SUBJECT: County Divisions' Monthly Activity Report for August, 2007
MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT — AUGUST 2007
KEY WEST AIRPORT
• All four of the FAA Grants have arrived and have been executed by the county. The total
amount for the two airports, EYW and MTH is nearly $6.6 Million. The major projects
that these grants will fund are: Bond repayment for the new Key West Terminal, Phase I
of the Runway Safety Area Project, Plans and Specs for Phase 6 of our Noise Insulation
Program, and Studies to Extend the Runway at Marathon.
• Since NAS Boca Chica has closed down for Runway Repairs, Key West International has
hosted several military units who have used us as their base of operations. We have had
several visits by C-130's and military helicopters, many of them remaining over night for
several days. KWIA has gone joint use, at least for a few days.
• We have responded to a Request for Proposals from Spirit Airlines to provide service for
both Key West and Marathon. Two separate and unique documents were sent to Spirit,
one for EYW and one for MTH. We have heard nothing official from them concerning
either airport, but they have expressed and interest in talking to us further about air service.
• Revenue for August 2007: $ 397,118.12
Expenditures for the same period: $ 320,125.74
Percentage of budget spent year to date: 85%
• No website updates were needed for this month.
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND
MARATHON AIRPORT
• Division of Housing and Community Development, major activities: Provided
ongoing support to and coordination of various affordable/employee/workforce
housing initiatives specifically those related to Islander Village, Bayside Landings
and Coconut Cove; continued work with GM staff and counsel related to Mobile
Home Park Ordinance; assisted counsel with the drafting of several new housing -
related ordinances; organized and hosted a pre -submittal meeting with approved
developers; prepared and finalized for issuance a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
development of four (4) County -owned property sites for affordable housing;
finalized an inventory of County -owned properties suitable for development of
affordable housing; updated status report on projects utilizing reserved
affordable ROGO allocations.
• Current Status of Affordable/Workforce Housing projects utilizing reserved ROGO
allocations as of September 2007 is enclosed as a separate document.
• On -going participation in Knowledge Based Leadership Program
• The number of revenue passengers traveling on Delta's flights from August 1 to
August 26, 2007 from Atlanta, GA to Marathon, FL was 378, and from Marathon to
Atlanta was 414; totals for the period from inception of service through August 26,
2007 from Atlanta, GA to Marathon, FL was 4,984, and from Marathon to Atlanta
was 4,878.
• Prepared and submitted a response to an RFP issued by Spirit Airlines regarding air
service to Florida Keys Marathon Airport (MTH) and participated in on -going air
service discussions with Gulfstream Airlines; Vintage Props & Jets Air Service, and
Cape Air.
• Met with Susan Moore of the FAA's Orlando Airports District Office regarding
current and upcoming grant projects; discussed 5-year work plan with FDOT District
6 Aviation Division Manager.
• Provided intergovernmental coordination with City of Marathon regarding airport fire
station and waste water force main easement projects.
• Development of the division's web page is on -going.
AFFORDABLEIWORKFORCE HOUSING PROJECTS
UTILIZING RESERVED ROGO ALLOCATIONS
1. Park Village Development (40 affordable homes):
• Stock Island;
• 40 affordable moderate income homes (for purchase).
• Workforce housing (these units are deed restricted to primary homes, cannot be
rented and cannot be used for vacation rentals. To qualify, buyers must not
exceed income limits and must earn 70% of their income from gainful
employment in Monroe County.)
• All of the units have spacious back porches, nine foot ceilings, ceiling fans,
hurricane windows and doors, garage doors, and many more special features.
• New buyers of Park Village homes include a retail manager at Conch Republic, a
charter boat captain, a real estate appraiser, County Engineering Department
employee, a Key West fireman, a FKAA employee, a manager at Fausto's, a
manager of the Pier House, an employee of Kohlage's appliances, and a waiter at
Yacht Club);
• Partnership of Monroe County and private developer;
• County (BOCC) purchased and retains ownership of land;
• Affordability preserved in perpetuity through 99-year ground lease;
40 ROGOS reserved, allocated by BOCC and used.
• STATUS: Construction completed on 30 homes; first 20 homes have been
sold and closed; 6 months to completion.
2. Islander Village Development (89 affordable homes):
• Stock Island, former Drive -In movie site;
• 89 affordable, moderate income homes (for purchase first home buyers);
• The Islander Village neighborhood will have a swimming pool and bathhouse
with restrooms, a fenced playground, a community get-together area and a fenced
dog park. All units have spacious back porches, nine foot ceilings, hurricane
windows and doors and many more special features.
• Workforce housing; owners must be gainfully employed in Monroe County;
• County (BOCC) purchased and retains ownership of land;
• Affordability preserved in perpetuity through 99-year ground lease;
• Development to include 22 "modified market rate" homes (these homes not
subject to price and resale restrictions, but are deed restricted to full-time
gainfully employed residents working in MC, and can never be used for
vacation/tourist housing);
• Partnership of Monroe County and private developer;
• 89 ROGOs reserved and allocated by BOCC;
• STATUS: Ground was broken in July 2007, first permits have been pulled.
The new homes will be constructed and sold in sections of 10 or 15 homes,
with completion of all units anticipated in 12 months.
3. Flagler Village Project (49 affordable homes):
• Stock Island- redevelopment of former Overseas Trailer Park site;
• 49 affordable moderate income homes (for purchase);
• Workforce Housing;
• County (BOCC) purchased and retains ownership of land;
• Affordability preserved in perpetuity through 99-year ground lease;
• Partnership of Monroe County and private developer;
49 ROGOs reserved by BOCC;
• STATUS: Currently qualifying buyers; construction scheduled for
completion and on line on or before Spring'08.
4. Bayside Landing - Habitat for Humanity -Lower Keys (18 affordable homes):
• Big Coppitt;
• 18 affordable median and low-income homes (for purchase);
• Buyers include 3 nurses, a FKAA employee, a cab driver, and an employee of
Lower Keys Medical Center;
• Land trust, 50-year deed restriction (restrictions include income qualifications,
resale restrictions, no second homes, no rentals, full-time residents,
workforce/ability to repay);
• County (Land Authority) purchased and conveyed land to HFH;
• 18 ROGOs reserved by BOCC for project;
• STATUS: Currently in development review; anticipate breaking ground in 3
months; financing in place; all 18 homes have been pre -sold; purchasing
families have been selected and qualified.
5. Seagrape Apartments (Phase I - 56 very -low and low income Rentals):
• Marathon, US 1 and 71" Street;
• 84 unit apartment complex; rentals, serving very -low and low income (through
HUD Low -Income Housing Tax Credit program);
• County (Land Authority) purchased and will convey ownership of land to Monroe
County and the County will retain ownership of the land;
• Affordability preserved in perpetuity through 99-year ground lease;
• 84 ROGOs reserved;
• STATUS: Ground lease approved in August; property closing anticipated
September. Break ground - October 107, completed and on line in 18 months.
6. Four (4) parcels of County -owned land available immediately for development of
affordable housing
• Currently out to bid for potential development for a mix of affordable
development —rental or for purchase;
• 4 properties:
Key Largo .7 acres
Tavernier 2.7 acres
Cudjoe 1.2 acres
Big Coppitt .8 acres
Development potential is 81 affordable homes/rental units;
• Affordability preserved in perpetuity through 99-year ground lease;
• Monroe County will retain ownership of the land;
• 69 ROGOs reserved;
• STATUS: Just issued RFP for site -specific plans for the four parcels to pre -
approved developers, October - Due Date for plan submissions, December -
Selection of final developer(s), Jan 08-Development Agreements
7. Tradewinds II
• Project was initially part of 65% purchase program
• Parcel was placed on FEMA injunction list
• Private developer: Peter Rososko
• 52 Rogos reserved
• STATUS: UNCERTAIN
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
Website Updates (other than normal position vacancy updates, etc.):
Benefits:
KPHA Provider Directory Updates
Human Resources:
Updated 4 job descriptions
Turnover Numbers To Date:
August turnover: 1.63% Total to date: 11.03% Turnover to date. 7nnF• 4 SOi
Resignations: 4
Terminations:
Retired: 5
Deceased: none
none
Activities:
• Division Director attended a FRMA Board meeting in Orlando (serves as
Membership Director on Board).
• Met with KPMG concerning Personnel services to departments.
Human Resources
• VALIC presentation in Key Largo. 8 employees attended — 6 joined and 2
increased their deductions. Spanish speaking interpreter was available.
• Coordinated Blood Drive at Gato Building.
• Met with Teamsters to discuss Recognition Program as it pertained to their
contract.
■ Implemented Retirement Buy -Out Program. Option 1 — 5 ee's Option 2 — 4 ee's.
■ Scheduling of non -supervisory employees for EAT orientation.
• Setting up Flu & Pneumonia shots for County employees to be provided during
the month of October.
■ Worked with OMB on projecting YOS payout for FY 08.
■ 3 surveys completed: City of KW, Keys Energy, St. Cloud County.
Safety
• Working with Fire Rescue and Project Manager on obtaining grant monies for
Automatic External Defibrillators for all County buildings.
• Safety Accident Review Board meeting held.
Benefits (Group/Workers Comp)
• Life Insurance bid opening and selection.
■ Dental & Vision RFP distributed.
Preparations begun for open enrollment in November.
Sterling:
• Senior Leaders met — KBL project.
Below will be provided as separate monthly reports:
0 EXPENSE & REVENUE Analysis of Division budgets
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Administration
• The Community Services Division (CSD) administration budget is currently at
89.04%. Line items have been encumbered but not yet paid.
• All CSD departments continue to work toward reduced spending in the General Fund
and absorbing cuts therein.
• Considerable time was devoted to budget meetings with CSD staff relative to FY '08
budget process.
• County representative to South Florida Workforce Investment Board; attended 8/16
board meeting and 8/29 community forum.
• County representative to and secretary for Southernmost Homeless Assistance
League (SHAL) Board of Directors; attended board meeting and strategic planning
workshop on 8/7.
• Met with Alliance for Aging contract manager on 8/16; attended Medicaid Waiver
case management training provided by Alliance in Key Largo on 8/17; and attended
Alliance board meeting on 8/22 and provided transportation for board members
representing Monroe County.
• Next Older Americans Advisory Board meeting scheduled in Marathon on 9/6.
• Next Library Advisory Board meeting is scheduled in Big Pine Key on 8/25.
• Attended Human Services Advisory Board Meeting in Marathon on 8/1.
• Attended planning meeting for forensic mental health and substance abuse diversion
project at MCSO; met with Mayor, Sheriff, and other key players regarding planning
grant opportunity through Department of Children and Families.
• Several meetings related to CDBG funding for Bayshor Manor rehab grant.
• Engaged in Knowledge -Based Leadership meetings with division directors and senior
management team.
Social Services Department (SSD)
In -Home and Nutrition Services (IHNS)
• Through a budget amendment from the Alliance for Aging an additional $2,469 will
be added to the III-B program budget.
• Alzheimer's Disease Grant (7/06-6/07 funding year): State Funds - $65,888; Local
Cash Match - $7,320.89; Total Grant-$73,208.89; Spent as of 6/30/07, $73,208.89 =
100% spending with a target of 100% of State Funds. Figures for the 2007 grant that
started 7/1 will be available in the September Activity Report.
• Community Care for the Elderly Grant (7/06-6/07 funding year): State Funds -
$559,837; Local Cash Match - $62,204.11; Total Grant - $622,041.11; Spent as of
6/30/07, $622,041.11= 100% spending with a target of 100% of State Funds. Figures
for the 2007 grant that started 7/1 will be available in the September Activity Report.
• Older Americans Act Grant (Not including Title C-I or C-II) (1/07-12/07 funding
year): State Funds - $161,205.00, Local Cash Match - $17,911.67, Total Grant -
$179,116.67; Title III-B Budget = $119,000.00: Spent as of 6/20/07, $53,686.36;
45.11 % of the $107,100 State Funds for 3B spending with a target of 49.98%; Title
III-E Budget - $60,116.67: Spent as of 6/20/07, $24,065.71; 40.3% of the 54,105.00
State Funds for 3E spending with a target of 49.98%
• OAA spending and unit production will be reviewed in September to ensure that all
units will be used and OAA monies spent by the close of grant on 12/31.
• Unduplicated Clients Served = 182.
• Current Persons on Waiting List = 76.
• As of 9/3/07 the OAA III-C-1, congregate meals, and C-2, home -delivered meals,
budgets were not experiencing any significant deficits. An additional $5,053 will be
added to the C-2 budget as the result of a budget amendment from the Alliance for
Aging. The Nutrition Program also submitted a response to a Request to Negotiate
for additional C-1 funding. The proposal was denied as a new service area outside of
Monroe County could not be established; however, need was established to serve
additional clients. A request was made to the Alliance to transfer $10,000 in funds
from the C-1 Program, which is underachieving to the C-2 program, which continues
to overachieve. It was approved by the Alliance and a budget amendment will be
forthcoming. Although both the C-1 and C-2 programs will receive revenue from the
NSIP (USDA) grant, client donations, and Medicaid -Waiver, reimbursement funds
are tight.
• Surplus/Deficit: August 2007 Monthly Report for the OAA Program (based on
figures used for the preparation of the August 2007 OAA Report)
• August figures show that C-1 underachieving. The monthly goal is 1,352.56 and
the units (meals) produced were 1122. This results in being under goal by 230.56
units. This trend continues from previous summer months and is good. It will help
offset the overachievement that occurred in earlier months.
• C-2 continued to overachieve. The monthly goal is 2,508 and units produced
were 3,272. However, this figure is down about 219 units from July. This may
represent the beginning of a trend in the summer months. This results in 764 units
over the projected amount. The overproduction is mainly at the Truman Site where
there is a great and persistent need to serve home -delivered meal clients. Currently,
there is a waiting list of 15 people. Even with a transfer of funds from C-1 to C-2,
alternative funding sources are needed for C-2.
• Year to Date Billable Units as of July 2007: C-1: 10,660; C-2: 26,644
• Unduplicated Clients for August 2007: C-1: 76; C-2: 167
• New Clients for August 2007: C-1: 1; C-2: 4 (These replaced 4 clients who left the
program.)
• Major Accomplishments for August 2007:
• All INNS staff attended Medicaid -Waiver assessment training presented by the
Alliance for Aging in Key Largo.
• The Nutrition Program and Florida Keys Council of the Arts received $9,000 in
Art Reach Grant funds from the Division of Cultural Affairs to continue funding
the Senior Lunchtime Concert Series and Art for Older Adults Program in 2007-
2008.
■ IHNS Senior Administrator attended the Florida Conference on Aging in Miami.
• IHNS worked together with the Health Department to arrange for Hepatitis
assessments and inoculations.
Bayshore Manor (BSM)
• The overall spending in operating expenses is at 88.09%; the increase is due to funds
from purchase orders closed this month. Personal services spending is at 85.63%.
The facility has two open positions at this time. The part-time respite worker
position was posted on 8/30. A full-time attendant position is also open at this time
and will be posted as soon as possible due to State mandated staffing pattern
requirements.
• Leonard Whitley, CNA opted for an early retirement. 8/31 was his last day. Mr.
Whitley has provided 12 years of excellent service to BSM and will be missed by
residents and staff.
• BSM has 16 residents, which is full capacity. The current census is four private pay
and 12 subsidized residents. BSM provided 675 hours of OA3E respite care and 17.5
hours of Medicaid Waiver respite care this month. BSM now has eight OA3E clients
and one Medicaid Waiver client.
• Current wait list: There is one client with completed application at this time.
• Senior Administrator attended the annual Florida Assisted Living Association
Conference in Ft. Meyers, FL from 8/14-17 and received valuable continuing
education.
Monroe County Transit (MCT)
• August Personnel Services has a ($548) deficit and a cumulative YTD surplus of
$52,769. Operating Expenditures has a $24,804 surplus for the month and a
cumulative YTD deficit of ($1,334). Both Personnel Services and Operating
Expenditures are within the department's expected spending range based on Transit's
budget. Capital Expenditures have a monthly surplus of $5,654 and a cumulative
YTD surplus of $1,346. The Capital Expenditure category will be completely
exhausted by the end of the fiscal year when the new grant bus is paid. The delivery
of the grant bus did not occur as expected this month. Its delivery was held up
because the add -on air conditioner manufacturer could not deliver their product to
Glaval's assembly facility for installation in their buses. Glaval is now receiving the
A/C units although there is a delivery backlog the bus is likely to be received in
September within the current fiscal year. The surpluses and deficits mentioned above
are based on a straight linear budget.
The actual remaining funds as August 31 available through the end of fiscal year
2007 are $124,017 for Personnel Services, $24,847 for Operating Expenditures and
$7,000 for Capital Expenditures totaling $155,864.
One-way trips for the month of August were 3,613 over the monthly target by 280
trips. The cumulative actual trips were 34,855 off the YTD target by (1,808) trips.
Each new service month shows indications of a positive trend that is expected to
continue through the balance of the fall months.
The unduplicated clients for August were 348 with a cumulative YTD of 941. The
numbers of unduplicated clients for the month exceeds the target by 215 and the YTD
is (522) under budget. With a 1,600 unduplicated year-end goal, Transit will need an
additional 659 new clients who have not previously ridden before in this fiscal year,
this is unlikely to occur. As mentioned in past activity reports, as the year progresses
the subsequent months' YTD unduplicated becomes naturally less as many of the
clients will have ridden at least once in some previous month. Stability and increases
seen in the monthly trips does allow for increasing the monthly unduplicated clients,
however most of the riders have ridden with us in some previous month so it usually
does not lead to an increase the YTD unduplicated.
As the hurricane season reaches its mid -point, there are 302 Special Needs Shelter
Clients registered of which 249 are regular Special Needs and 53 clients are classified
as medical. It is expected that during a storm the designated medical clients would not
be taken to FIU but to some higher level of care facility, such as a nursing home. The
registry continues with the same eligibility criteria as in past years.
Community Support Services (CSS)
• 8/07: 55 new support cases; 405 office visits, and 12 home/field visits.
• CSS served 203 unduplicated support client households. There were 17 new EHEAP
cases and there were 110 peer reviews of cases for Social Workers.
• The LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Grant Program, has taken a total
of 125 applications for assistance with electric bills during the month of August.
o Paid assistance with Crisis bills totaled 60 clients and $17,051.14; 8 cases are
pending for $2,472.21.
o Paid assistance with Home Energy totaled 65 clients and $9,600; 13 case pending
for $ 2,150.
o Total: Home Energy/Crisis Pending cases - 86
o Total paid electrical assistance August = $ 26,651.14
o Anticipate a small funding increase of $13,000 to help continue with the electric
assistance of LIHEAP clients pending approval BOCC in September 2007.
• Other expenditures under general support services for the August totaled $13,444.94.
• Staff member attended 8/24 CHI- Community Health of South Dade, Inc., to address
concerns from doctors and to provide and educate staff on available services to the
community.
• Staff participated on the ongoing management transition in a positive and productive
way.
• A department area clean up was welcomed by staff. Old files 5 years and older were
prepared for shredding and a couple of interoffice moves were made so that the flow
of work will move better.
Compliance
• Continued to facilitate the transition after the departure of the I-HS Director. Assisted
staff with daily tasks and provided guidance and management during transition.
Continue to work with the transition team to ensure success of new IHNS Senior
Administrator.
• Completed all monthly HCRA reports.
• Ongoing coordination of taking on additional duties to reduce costs to departments
and County while increasing efficiency.
• Completed two months of Medicaid Billings, saving Monroe County $48,043 in
General Fund dollars.
• Began cross -training Grants Accountant in other functions to increase productivity and
output.
• Attended two training/certification sessions to ensure Compliance Manager is certified
and trained in preparing and monitoring Care Plans and Assessment forms for the In
Home Services Program.
• Attended training for the Med Waiver program to ensure Compliance Manager
is aware, from a monitoring perspective, of programmatic requirements.
• Continued to participate in internal budget preparation/restructuring activities.
• Participated in the Hepatitis awareness training facilitated by the Monroe County
Social Services Department and the State of Florida Health Department.
• Ongoing work related to the receipt of a $320,000 Community Development Block
Grant that will be used to restore BSM floors, roof, bathrooms, paint inside and out,
replace ceiling fans, etc. Received award letter and began the initial processes of
starting the bidding.
Extension Services
Budget: Extension Office has expended $226,839.46 to date, with $42,192.91
encumbered, for a total of $269,032.37 with 90% expended/encumbered of the total
budget for the fiscal year thus far.
Customer Contact: Extension Office served residents through 369 phone calls and 53
office visits.
Extension Director and the two Extension Agents attended the Green Living and
Energy Education (GLEE) organization's board meeting in Marathon to plan a
newsletter format, the 2008 Expo, and committee functions. Extension Director also
participated in the South District County Extension Director's staff meeting in Palm
Beach to review and evaluate staff planning and the next 5-year Extension strategic
programming effort.
Sea Grant Marine Agent participated in the Marine and Port Advisory Committee
meeting in Marathon to discuss personal watercraft issues in Biscayne National Park
and the draft of the Monroe County Comprehensive Management Plan working
waterfront amendments. Sea Grant Marine Agent also attended the Florida Keys
Commercial Fishermen's Association meeting in Marathon to discuss lobster
management alternatives, the upcoming Florida Keys Seafood Festival, and the
FDA's interest in improving mackerel handling procedures with Dr. Brett Koonse
from the FDA in Washington, DC.
Sea Grant Marine Agent attended the Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen's
Association meeting in Marathon to discuss lobster management alternatives, the
upcoming Florida Keys Seafood Festival, and the FDA's interest in improving
mackerel handling procedures with Dr. Brett Koonse from the FDA in Washington,
DC. Sea Grant Marine Agent also participated in a three-day mutton snapper stock
assessment workshop in St. Petersburg and also participated in a Florida Keys
National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council meeting to discuss education and
outreach needs.
Horticulture Agent conducted a Rainbarrel Workshop at The Nature Conservancy's
Native Plant Fair. A Water Conservation talk and "How to Make a Rainbarrel"
presentation were demonstrated before the rainbarrel construction began. Twenty-five
people attended the workshop and 20 people received rainbarrels. The Horticulture
Agent also presented three Africanized Honey Bee Workshops to the Florida Keys
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community, which were held at the Gato Building in Key West, the Marathon
Government EOC meeting room, and the Key Largo Library. A total of 35 people
attended the 2-hour workshops.
Horticulture Agent and five master gardeners gave Monroe County Project Manager
to the County Administrator, at her request, their expertise in plant identification at
the Florida Keys Marathon Airport.
Family and Community Services Agent introduced four presentations to the public:
Enjoying Keys Nature; Senior Summer Activities and Safety; Fall Safety; and
Caregiver Companion Overview, in which over 152 educational materials were
disseminated.
Libraries
The Library is closing out the remaining encumbered funds to cover basic operating
expenses; most of these funds are nearly fully expended. The State Aid Grant funding
is the sole source for the purchase of Library materials.
July statistics continue to show increases in the areas of Library patron (and staff)
activity:
1. Circulation totaled 29,822 items, 8% over last year's total for the same
month
2. 8,811 public access computer sessions were provided to our patrons in
July, 39% higher than July of last year
3. 401 new library cards were issued in July, bringing the total of Monroe
County Library cardholders to 41,661—well over half of the County
population
4. 45,452 customers used Library services onsite in the month of July 2007, a
20% increase over last July
5. Use of the Library's web portal continued to break all previous records in
July: 23,342 searches were conducted for books, DVDs, music and
children's materials, an increase of 76% over the figures from July 2006;
6. Library staff answered nearly 5,000 patron reference question
The State Library -sponsored summer reading program, FLYP, was again offered
throughout the system. Programs featuring Hogwart Witches, YoYo Masters,
Vanishing Species (starring a 9 %2 week old Bengal tiger cub) Egyptian travel,
NOAA, along with assorted storytelling and craft sessions, drew total audiences of
over 1,000 children. Reading logs recorded over 3,000 books and thousands more
reading hours by Reading Club participants. This year's program was an outstanding
success, thanks to the dedicated staff who planned, prepared, and participated in these
events.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT
REVENUES*
Estimate for Year
Year to Date
Building Permit Licenses & Permits
$2,680,000
$2,314,238
Planning Department Fees
$450,000
$487,372
Code Enforcement Fines & Forfeits
$100,000
$79,958
* 'These are the primary, customer driven revenues and do not include the revenues obtained by taxes etc.
EXPENSES
Budget
Year to Date
Growth Management Administration
$2,189,155
1,236,131
Building
$2,139,326
1,997,747
Code Enforcement
$1,170,812
1,216,866
Planning
$1,656,090
1,074,481
Environmental Resources
$403,924
278,238
Planning Commission
$103,451
76,773
Comprehensive Plan
$372,857
203,909
Geographic Information (GIS)
$403,772
277,756
Land Steward
$97,340
87,839
Marine Resources
$232,709
227,591
Marine Projects
$136,977
122,677
Pump Out Boat
$73,687
47,141
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Fire Rescue
• Conducted interviews for the Logistics Specialist, selected a candidate who will
start early in September.
• Conducted interviews for a Temporary Administrative Assistant to assist with the
Volunteer Departments' contractual, personnel and reimbursement issues, as well
as Logistics office support. Selected a candidate who will start mid September.
• Conducted Firefighter/Paramedic physical agility and written testing and
interviews. Four candidates have been selected and are being processed for hire.
• Met with FKCC and City of Key West representatives regarding the development
and delivery of a Fire Science Degree program. The program would begin with
high school, and build from there, EMT, Paramedic, Fire Standards, and so on, as
applicable to the Fire Science Degree.
• Attended Knowledge -Based Leadership meetings.
Air Medical Operations (AMC)
• Air Medical Chief met with Jackson Ryder Trauma Center to coordinate quality
assurance measures, trauma registry tracking and initiation of continued education
training at Ryder for the Trauma Star critical care team members
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• Air Medical Chief and Medical Director initiated changes in Trauma Transport
protocols for Marathon and Key West — met with Fire Chief, Medical Directors
and Key West Rescue
• Director of Aviation, Air Medical Chief and Medical Director met with
Fishermen's Hospital regarding Trauma Star, contract, education, and Trauma
Transport protocols
• Trauma Star staff presented classes in First Aid, CPR/AED, Hazardous Marine
Life, Oxygen, Advanced Oxygen Management and Neurological Assessment to
the National Park Service at Dry Tortugas National Park.
• Trauma Star staff attended a ventilator in-service provided by the vendor
• Trauma Star Flight Nurses completed 40 hrs of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
training held in Key West for the Monroe County program.
• Trauma Star provided a static educational display at Mariner's Hospital for the
attendees of the Divers Alert Network Hyperbaric training program offered at
Chica Lodge
• Trauma Star staff completed training for following the standards of HEMS
programs
• Trauma Star staff participated in Cardiology training provided to members of Fire
Rescue
• Began process of evaluating protocols for treatment of Hyperbaric injuries within
the Trauma Star response area.
Fire Marshal's Office
• Reviewed 90 plans for commercial construction adherence to building and fire
codes.
• Performed 5 final fire inspections.
• Attended construction meetings on the following ongoing projects: Ocean Reef
Staff Housing; Fisherman's Cove; Pumpkin Cay; Harbor House Condo; Fire
Station 8; Fire Station 13: Fire Station 22 and Hawk's Cay.
• Ongoing fire investigation for structure fire in Key Largo.
• Presented the annual School Fire Safety presentation to Monroe County School
Principals and Administrators.
• Participated in the Logistics Officer Interview board.
• Attended the Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association planning meeting
for the upcoming training to be held in Monroe County.
• Attended the HILTI Fire Stop Class.
• Attended the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Meeting in Big Pine Key.
• Finalized the Impact Fee Fire Well locations and helped coordinate project.
• Attended a meeting regarding Special Medical Needs evacuation/care.
• Finished the application and submitted the SAFER grant application to FEMA for
18 New Firefighter Positions.
• Completed the annual write-off of ambulance account receivables in the amount
of $238,887.67 from January 2003 through December 2003.
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Resolved the Layton Fire Station water bill and assessment fees issues resulting in
a $5,979.24 refund from the FKAA.
Emergency Management
• Continuous work with the UASI, EOC and DHS grants
• Finalized the Transportation agreement with Miami -Dade American Coach Line
• Working on final drafts of agreements regarding shelters
• Coordinating a meeting with FDEM and FIU regarding space allocation for pet
sheltering
• Attended the State provided Groove Software training required for EM
Departments
• Attended the SFRPC Evacuation Transportation Behavioral study meeting
• Attended the Regional Emergency Management Director's meeting
• Finalizing the purchase of new EOC ESF designation signs
• Reviewing the 2006 Hurricane Evacuation Plan for revisions
• Reviewed the Monroe County Debris Management Plan
• Working with DOH on the amendment of an agreement between DOH and
Broward nursing home facility in regard to sheltering Monroe County Special
Needs (those in need of higher medical assistance) at the Broward facility
• Coordinated a meeting with the City of KW, Miami -Dade American Coach Lines
and EM regarding MC general population transportation during emergency events
• Working with State on the provision of the Damage Assessment training for
County and municipal employees to be conducted in Monroe County in
September
• Held final meeting with Growth Management and Public Works regarding the
security access system at the EOC
• Working in the Radiological Emergency Plan update
• Conducted the State Sr. Leadership Meeting with the county, municipal and
various other personnel
• Finalized, with the coordination of County Engineering, the placement of Storm
Ready signs throughout the County
• Held a meeting regarding Special Needs clients (transport) with DOH, Social
Services and Fire Rescue
• Held a meeting with Community Services regarding Pet Sheltering plan
PUBLIC WORKS
• Completed preliminary hurricane preparedness at all transfer sites;
• Pollution Control collected over 60 tons from the county rights of way (removal of
exotics has been put on hold pending additional grant monies);
• Removed and disposed of twenty-one dead trees from the Marathon Airport;
• Began preliminary discussions for aiding in the removal of the old gambling boat off
of Big Coppitt;
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• Responded to Key Energy's letter and environmental assessment of their Cudjoe site
adjacent to the Cudjoe Transfer Station;
• Fleet's in-house Generator mechanic directed and completed major generator
installation at the Marathon Jail, saving cost of outside contractual services;
• Fleet's In-house Generator mechanic completed major repair of 100kw portable
generator, saving additional cost of outside contractual services;
• Executed New County/School Board Joint Fuel Agreement/Amendment;
• Executed Renewal Agreement for existing Emergency Generator Maintenance
Contract with All Power Generators Corp.;
• Received one new Bucket Truck for Upper Keys Public Works;
• Received one new Roll -Off Truck for Solid Waste Management;
• Completed Pre -Hurricane season, in-house generator fueling;
• Fleet's in-house Lower Keys Mechanics presently completing Fire Pump Repair at
the Stock Island Detention Facility;
• Key West Lead Mechanic Dan Adams attended sewer truck maintenance training;
• Touch up painting at Ellis Building, Spottswood, Tax Collector and Islamorada
Library;
• Warranty roof repair completed at Key Largo Library;
• Replaced a/c compressors at PK Courtrooms A & B;
• Replaced broken refrigerator at the KL Park duplex;
• Cleaned a/c coils at Health Department;
• Pressure cleaned surface of Basketball courts at KL Park;
• Grinder pump at KL Park WWTP has been replaced;
• Replaced two electric boxes at Friendship Park;
• Trimmed trees at the Roth Building parking lot, and did hurricane prep. trimming at
HH Park;
• Completed Tarpon Basin Drive thermoplastic and paint striping;
• Installed Thermoplastic stop bars at Ave. F, E, C, Bird Road and Kay Drive;
• Hauled 115 loads of fill from Duck Key to Rockland Key Public Works site;
• Repaired a sink hole at Watson Drive, Big Pine Key;
• Air Conditioner Condensing Unit Replacement @ Lester Bldg. in delivery status;
expected to be installed by SubZero early September; requires advanced crane rental
and parking coordination;
• Water Chilled Air Conditioner System for Key West Library has been delivered to
Miami to have the coils coated; will be delivered to Key West for installation by
SubZero in approximately two weeks; requires advanced crane rental and parking
coordination;
• Confirmation was made today with Professor Gene Tinnie that column reveals for the
African Memorial Cemetery Project are completed and will be delivered early
September; funds for the concrete are already encumbered. (Phase two of the project
will start in October utilizing $118,500 ofTDC FY08 grant funding);
• West Martello Towers still has a fencing project underway through "Atlantic Metals"
and remaining funds will be spent on mortar, bricks and a few more gates; anticipate
project completion on or before 9/30/07; TDC awarded $50,000.00 for "Event
Lighting Project" for FY08;
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• Constructing another file storage area for the County Clerk; PO for shelving materials
has been encumbered;
• Working with County Attorney's Office to efficiently relocate their current library
into their new leased space at the Professional Building, utilizing existing shelving
from the JBB facility;
• Pouring concrete slab @ Bayshore Manor on 9/5/07 for 150kw portable generator
installation and start electrical work on facility to place a 200 amp auto transfer
switch to facility; project permitted by City of Key West;
• Currently completing minor renovations at the Teen Center facility; work to continue
for at least one more week;
• Coordinating uniform contract with employees and a pending Amendment to contract
for additional locations and material option;
• Awaiting BOCC approval on 9/19/07 of Contractor for Key West Library Roof
Replacement;
• Continued attendance of meetings and coordination of Facilities Development
Projects related to Public Works;
• FY07 budgets are on track;
• No website changes were needed
ENGINEERING
Key West International Airport
• Work under way on piles for next section of building.
• Slab under new terminal being prepared for concrete placement.
• Electricians, HVAC contractors, and plumbers onsite and working.
Card Sound Road Bridges
• Project 62% complete.
• Saunders Creek bridge deck completed and bridge re -opened on August 17, 2007.
• Pile jacket repairs started on Tubby Creek Bridge and remaining small bridges.
• Spall repair started on Card Sound Road Bridge and on Saunders Creek Bridge
caps.
Pigeon Key Ferry
• Contract approved at August 15, 2007 BOCC meeting.
• Ferry service expected to start during September.
Big Pine Key Fire Station
• Pre -bid meeting held on August 28, 2007.
• Bid opening date set for September 26, 2007.
North Key Largo Fire Station
• Certificate of Occupancy issued by Building Department.
• Approval to Transfer Deed to the Key Largo Fire Station is on the September 1o,
2007 Special BOCC meeting.
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Big Pine Community Park
• Grading of site in process.
• 63 angered holes for the foundation have been drilled.
Key Deer Boulevard
• Bid opening date scheduled for October 4, 2007.
TECHNICAL SERVICES
• Worked on Active Directory Replication and Exchange issues.
• Installed new proxy filter image for libraries based on Open -Source solution
• Installed, configured and tested new image for Harvey Router for Metro Ethernet
• Installed, configured and tested new image for Marathon EOC Router for Metro
Ethernet
• Installed, configured and tested networking at new County Attorney Office
• Continued to work on Disaster Recovery Plan
• Finalized rollout plan for Metro Ethernet
• Sent Robert Ward to training class in Cyber-Terrorism and Network Security
• Created Database in alchemy for Housing & Community Development
• Working to rollout the new back-up system
• Closed 327 Work Orders
MCTV Streaming Report
Monroe Count Live
Totals
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
to
Date
Total
successful
519
735
559
419
488
525
1,356
588
5,189
streams'
Total
number of
unique
498
691
502
406
463
514
1,579
632
player
IDs'
Total
Length of
191
461
225
24
2277
347
823
335
2,899
all live
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
streams'
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these numbers do
Comcast, watching
meetings borrowed
at meeting.
not reflect: individuals watching MCTV (live and reruns) on
MCTV on Monroe County Intranet, viewing copies of the
from the Monroe County Public Libraries, or actually present
Monroe County (On Demand)
Total
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
to
Date
Total
successful
664
1,614
1,133
813
1,124
1,266
1,718
2,176
10,508
streams
Total
number of
335
512
461
350
317
559
709
708
unique
player IDs
Total
Length of
all on
37 hours
129
64
62
67
99
63
66
587
demand
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
streams
Total number/hours
of
successful streams (Live + VOD)
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
Totals
to date
Total
successful
1,183
2,349
1,692
1,232
1,612
1,791
3,074
2,764
15,697
streams to
streams
streams
streams
streams
streams
streams
streams
streams
streamE
date
Total
streamed
228
590
289
302
344
446
886
hours to
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
40
date
PROJECT MANAGER TO CO. ADMINISTRATOR
Grants:
• Submitted Letter of Inquiry for Vandenberg grant to the Curtis and Edith Munson
Foundation. The Chairman of this foundation is also Director of Henry
IN
Foundation, so response from this submittal will be used when applying to Henry
Foundation.
• Collaborated with Steven Zavalney on the SAFER Grant for Fire & Rescue
staffing funds. Response to this grant could be received between September and
November, and consists of a 5-year decreasing percentage match to fund new
personnel.
• Represented Monroe County at GLEE booth at Native Plant Fair Saturday,
August 4. Networked with potential funding and labor/plant contributors
regarding Marathon Airport native plants project.
• Provided Library staff with a folder of pre -researched grant options. Since the
library staff prepares and submits their own proposals/applications, this ends my
involvement with these grant opportunities unless they request further assistance.
• Met with Engineering staff regarding grant opportunities and needs.
• Response received regarding Letter of Inquiry to National Foundation for Public
Safety for fire equipment grant (tanker truck replacement). The foundation's
Executive Director has withdrawn from funding the tanker truck, and is instead
offering guidance and website support for a "Fill the Boot" type of ongoing
fundraising program.
Letters of Inauirv/Introductory Information* submitted to:
Name
For Amount/Award
Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation
Vandenberg Project - $25k (additionally,
su ort of ro osals to two other foundations
Marisla Foundation
Vandenberg Project — initial request $150k —
immediate response was not very positive.
They have focused their funding lately on the
west coast, and as such, suggested we submit
an a lication for only $20k instead.
Avrum Katz Foundation
Open request - Animal Shelter, in
collaboration w/FKSPCA
Ttvote: Many private foundations do not require a full application process
Null grant applications submitted to:
Name For Amount/Award
SAFER Grant 5 year diminishing grant for firefighter staffing
Grants/Foundations currently being researched or applications developed (amounts
approximate until research and/or applications are comnletel-
ame
For Amount/Award
ation
$3-5M -Vandenberg, in collaboration w/ARK
n
$1M -Vandenberg, in collaboration w/ARK
WFoundation
enber Foundation
$50k -Vandenberg, in collaboration w/ARK
tion
$25k -Vandenberg, in collaboration w/ARK
ay Dunn Foundation
$10-35k -Vandenberg, in collaboration
w/ARK
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NOTE: The above Vandenberg applications require strong 3' party scientific
and/or conservation emphasis. ARK is gathering appropriate letters of support
from the scientific community and other influential sources to demonstrate this
emphasis. Without these letters of sup ort, our applications will be much weaker.
UST, Inc. Corporate Contributions
EMS Equipment (Ambulance)
Jane's Trust
$250k - Animal Shelter, in collaboration
w/FKSPCA (1/10/08 deadline
James M. Cox Foundation of Georgia
$100k - Animal Shelter, in collaboration
w/FKSPCA
Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation
$100k - Animal Shelter, in collaboration
w/FKSPCA
Messengers of Healing Winds
$25k - Animal Shelter, in collaboration
Foundation
w/FKSPCA
George B. Storer Foundation
$25k - Animal Shelter, in collaboration
w/FKSPCA
Monsanto Fund
$20k - Animal Shelter, in collaboration
w/FKSPCA
Joseph & Sally Handleman Charitable
$1 Ok - Animal Shelter, in collaboration
Foundation Trust C
w/FKSPCA
John D. Evans Foundation
TBD - Animal Shelter, in collaboration
w/FKSPCA
Claiborne F. Foulds Foundation Trust
$1 Ok - Animal Shelter, in collaboration
w/FKSPCA
Cowles Charitable Trust
SIM - Animal Shelter, in collaboration
w/FKSPCA
James M. Cox Foundation of Georgia
$50k - Animal Shelter, in collaboration
w/FKSPCA
Park Foundation
$1 Ok - Animal Shelter, in collaboration
w/FKSPCA
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation
$1Ok -Animal Shelter, in collaboration
w/FKSPCA
Sandy River Charitable Foundation
TBD - Animal Shelter, in collaboration
w/FKSPCA
Responses Received:
Name
Grant Awarded? If yes, amount:
Martin Foundation
No Animal Shelter)
Bastien Foundation
No (Animal Shelter)
Ferguson Foundation
No (Animal Shelter)
National Foundation for Public Safety
-
No (fire truck) — offered to assist in
fundraising efforts
Performance Excellence:
• Prepared training program for process reengineering.
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• Continued participation in Knowledge Based Leadership (KBL 1) classes as a
knowledge transfer opportunity. Extensive classroom and out -of -class time
required this month.
• Continue to participate in Strategic Planning efforts, and will take over guidance
of both this effort and Knowledge Based Leadership implementation at end of
September when CCI's contract ends.
Other:
Met with Florida Keys Community College President, Dr. Jill Landesberg-Boyle,
President; Dr. Bill Trantham, Program Advisor — Marine, Environmental,
Technology, and the college Provost to discuss the proposed Public
Administration Associates Degree and Certificate programs. We set the stage for
County input on the curriculum, and discussed potential future collaborations or
partnering opportunities (such as internships, student projects).
Marathon Airport landscaping project update: The existing plants for all areas that
we will be addressing (including rear of building planters, front planters, parking
lot planters, strip between drop-off lane and access road) have been inventoried
on a site map, and an assessment of the needs is nearing completion. Spoke with
Robert Cucchi, a private native plant nursery owner, who has offered to donate all
the native plants for the project. Will be meeting with him and Kim Gabel
(Extension Services Master Gardener) in early September to review/select plants
and discuss site design (Mr. Cucchi has also volunteered his labor to assist in
planting). Kim and her Master Gardener class participants will also complete a
soil and maintenance needs assessment prior to new plants arrival.
VETERANS AFFAIRS
CLIENTS ASSISTED: 1683
NEW CLIENTS ASSISTED: 67
FIELD VISITS 24
BENEFITS OF DISABILITIES BEFORE DISCHARGE 0
VAN CLIENTS TRANSPORTED: 160
(to the VAMC, Miami as well as
other Miami area hospitals, without
incident)
The Veterans Affairs Department:
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The financial data for the month of August $185,065.00 indicates the amount of new
revenue brought into Monroe County derived from claims for the entire department,
including Plantation Key and Marathon.
The financial data captured monthly will vary due to the Veterans Administration
variable time frame on adjudication of awards, as well as the amount awarded.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: 09/19/07 Division: County Administrator
Bulk Item: Yes X No Department: County Administrator
Staff Contact /Phone #:Abra Campo 292-4445
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to reappoint Kerry Shelby to the Health Council of
South Florida for a two-year term.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Mr. Shelby is an active board member whose current term expires on
October 14, 2007.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST: N/A BUDGETED: Yes No
COST TO COUNTY: N/A SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty OMB/Purchasing Risk Management _
DOCUMENTATION:
DISPOSITION:
Revised 11/06
Included X Not Required
AGENDA ITEM #
Tom Willy
County Administrator
County of Monroe
51OOCollege Road, Room 312
Key West, FL33O4O
Dear Mr. Willy:
The Health Council of South Florida Inc. is pleased to request the
reappointments of Debra Walker and Kerry Shelby to the Board Of
OiR3ctD[G. Their current Le[Dl8 Of office expire OD September 10. 2007
and October 14^2O07respectively. The re -appointments are for two-year
terms. The placement category iSlisted next tOeach Board member.
p Debra Walker, PhD C00SU[DGr
° Kerry Shelby, CPA Purchaser
Dr. Walker and W4r. Shelby are ooUvm Board members. Or. Walker serves
on the Counoi[s Community Relations Task Force and Mr. Shelby holds
the position of Council Treasurer. The COuOci[8 Nominating COnOnliU8e
reviewed their status and determined that they are in good standing and
eligible for reappointment. Aresume accompanies each application form,
"for nomination to serve on the LOC8| Health OOund| District XI, Monroe
[|OUnty^ If possible, we would like to have <h8S8 OaDlHS submitted to the
CODlDliSS|0De[S for P83ppOiOtnneOt at the next County Con101|GSiOD
Meeting?
Please feel free kzcontact me, or Priscilla POuChei. Office Administrator,
@\(3O5)582-1452should you need any additional information.
M8riSel[OS8
President & Chief Executive Officer
enclosure
Our mission is to engage in
commmfty-based planning
that improves health and
promotes wellness in
Miami -Bade and Monroe
Counties,
8095 NW12Street
Suite300
Qnral.FL3312V
Tel 305,592J452
Fax 305.592,0588
wwnvboaKhoounoiiurg
e-mail hnsf@hoallhmoncU.org
Liz Kern, 8�N.M,S.0X
Alberi Gollazo
mmohair
Kerry, Shelby, C.PA.
",surer
Ana Rita Gonzalez, Sn,O.
secrefafly
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Melvyn RemkmM.Q.
Fermin LeQuon.M,D.
Jose PerdmnnRN,M}0.A,.J,D,
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Fred Stock, W�k,V..LN.H/�
Debra 8.Walker, Ph.D.
President & Chief Executive Office
Vice President
An Equal QpportunilyBav,,byer
Aug 31 07 09:24a Nancy Munoz
3052931426 p.2
i-EALTH COUNCIL PAGE V
NAME
BUSINESS ADDRESS/ --
DISTRICT X1, MONROE COUNTY
(street)
<e,, --
-
(City, to Zip Code)
FAX
TEL
FAX 10C-7C)
MALE FEMALE BLACK CAUCASIAN LATIN AGE 60 OR OLDER
TYPE OF SEAT: PURCHASER y PRO\ADER CONSIUMIER
EMPLOYER
NATURE OF BUSINESSiPROFESSION
IF CORPORATION, INDICATE TITLE& DUTIES
op -
PERTINENT BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION (Resume or Curriculum Mitae may be attached)
1, (candidate's narne) , a citizen of
the United States, and a duly qualified electo' - of Monroe {County. would, If appointed, be willing and able to
discharge the responsibilities and functions Of 3 member of the 'Local Healtn Council. I declare that I do not serve
an another board, agency or advisory group Sr andlor funded by the Monroe County Corn . sion,
7j 6 16
CANDIDATE'S SIGNATUFtIr 'DATE
C:\Oocuments and Set1ing,4\vjpouchc01-=a1 Sctting�Tempomry 1.11ternet Filej M
Application 0403.DOC �Cojjt t,(hitlooklKJRTJ4I35Wonroe
Health Council of South Florida, Inc
8095 NW 12 Street, Suite 3007
Miami, FL 33176
305-592-1452-phone.: 305-592-0589-fax
Kerry G. Shelby. CPA is the Deputy Executive Director and
Chief Financial Officer of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, a
state agency serving as the water and wastewater utility for the
Florida Keys. Kerry holds a Bachelor of'Science degree in
Business Administration from the University of Tennessee. He
spent eight years with the accounting firm of Coopers & Lybrand
(now a part of PriceWaterliouseCoopers) where he provided
auditing and consulting services to such clients as Philip Mort -is,
General Foods, Sanyo, and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Kerry moved to Key West in 1991 and joined the Florida Keys
Aqueduct Authority in 1995. He oversees all business functions of
the utility including finance, debt and cash management,
budgeting, public information, human resources and customer
service. KeITV is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the
State of Florida.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: 09/19/07 Division: County Administrator
Bulk Item: Yes X No Department: County Administrator
Staff Contact /Phone #:Abra Campo 292-4445
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to reappoint Debra Walker to the Health Council of
South Florida for a two-year term.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Dr. Walker is an active board member whose current term expires on
September 10, 2007.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST: N/A BUDGETED: Yes No
COST TO COUNTY: N/A SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty OMB/Purchasing Risk Management _
DOCUMENTATION:
DISPOSITION:
Revised 11/06
Included X Not Required
AGENDA ITEM #
Tom Willy
County Administrator
County ofMonroe
51OOCollege Road, Room 312
Key West, FL33O4O
The Health COUDCi| of South Florida Inc. is pleased to request the
reappointments Of Debra Walker and Kerry Shelby to the Board of
[}i[e(tO[S. Their current terms of office expire OD September 10. 2007
and October 14' 2007rOGpDcdve|y. The re -appointments are for two-year
terms. The placement category iSlisted next t0each Board member.
• Debra Walker, PhD C0DSU[D8r
w Kerry Shelby, CPA PUnCha88[
Dr. Walker and Mr. Shelby are active Board noernbnrS. [}c Walker serves
onthe Counui[aCommunity Relations Task Force and Mr. Shelby holds
the position VfCouncil Treasurer. The COUnoi[sNominating CUrnDliUe8
reviewed their status and determined that they are in good standing and
eligible for reappointment. A resume accompanies each application form,
"for nomination to serve On the L0C3| Health Council District XI, Monroe
COuDh/' If possible, we vvOu|d like to have these n8nl8S submitted to the
Commissioners for reappointment at the next County C0Ol[Dissi0D
Meeting?
Please feel free hzcontact me, or Priscilla RJUch8t, Office Administrator,
at(3O5)592-1452should you need any additional information.
Sincerely,
11�111X �
M3risel[0sa
President & Chief Executive Officer
enclosure
Our mission isbengage in
community -based planning
that improves health and
promotes wellness in
Miami -Dade and Monroe
Counties.
8095 NW12 Street
Suite 300
Doral.FL33128
Tel 805.5921452
Fax 305�692{B89
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Liz Kern, 8.SN.�S..0X
Albert Collazo
mmchair
Kerry Shelby, C.PA.
�eisurer
Ana Rita Gonzalez, Sc.D,
mmmmry
Board Members
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MahPInPletnher, M.D�
Fermin Uegmm.Ni.D.
Jose Pordomo.RX,M.HS.&.J.D,
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Fred Stock, NI.8.XLN,H.A.
Debra S, Walker, Ph.D.
President & Chief Executive Office
An Equal Opportunity Ernployer
CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION TO SERVE ON THE LOCAL HEALTH COUNCIL
DISTRICT XI, MONROE COUNTY
NAME Debra S goal}per
BUSINESS ADDRESS 08 Bahama Avenue TEL 305-453-9653
{Street} 305-394-5001 cell
t;es; Largo rZ 3303-1 FAX
(City, State Zip Code)
RESIDENCE ADDRESS same TEL
(Street)
FAX
(City. State Zip Code)
MALE FEMALE x BLACK CAUCASIAN X LATIN ACE 60 OR OLDER
TYPE OF SEAT: PURCHASER PROVIDER ; CONSUMER x
EMPLOYER monroa County School Board
Education
NATURE OF BUSINESS/PROFESSION
Board member
IF CORPORATION, INDICATE TITLE & DUTIES
PERTINENT BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION (Resume or Curriculum Vitae may be attached)
.see CV attached
Debra S. ? alker
I, (candidate's name) a citizen of
the United States, and a duly qualified elector of Monroe County, would, if appointed, be willing and able to
discharge the responsibilities and functions of a member of the Local Health Council. I declare that I do not serve
on another board, agency or advisory group created and/or funded by the Monroe County Commission.
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Health Council of South Florida, Inc
8095 NW 12 Street, Suite 300
Miami, FL 33176
305-592-1452-phone; 305-592-0589-fax
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DEBRA SELSOR WALKER, Ph.D.
AugusI2007
ADDRESS: 68 Bahama Avenue PHONE: 305-453-9683: cell 305-394-5001
Key Largo, Florida 33037 EMAIL: Debi-a.Wilkei-ffiKe-x,sScll()ols.c()riI
PROFESSION:
1993 - present A(#zmel Pro ' feSsor, Sociology and Anthropology,
Florida International University, Miami, Florida.
✓ Taught Courses in archaeology and biological anthropology
V Ceramic consultant for archaeology projects in Belize and Guatemala
V P.I. Cerros, Belize 1993-1995
V Co -Director. Naachtun, Guatemala 2004-present
1994 - present Elected Public Official. Monroe Count ' i- School Board (Florida Kevs).
Oversee policy and programs, S75M operating budget. 8500 pre-K -12th grade Students.
Re-elected 2006: without opposition in] 998 and 2002. Chair 2001 -02-
Vice Chair 2000-01, 2004-05
Significant board accomplishments in County include:
• Student achievement at top tier in Florida, visit w%vw,E_e,,sSchools,com
• State-of-the-art technology for Students, staff and community
✓ Award -winning school construction and renovation program based on voter -
approved 1,'2 cent sales tax
Significant personal accomplishments include:
V Statewide advocacy for healthy schools, including Nurse -in -every -school
campaign, school wellness, nutrition and affordable health insurance
✓ Member, state board coordinating healthy schools initiatives
V Statewide advocacy for adequately funding public education
✓ Member, BOD state school boards association (2 terms 2002-2006)
V Advocate for strengthening math and science curriculum in public schools
V Advocate for arts education in public schools
INTERESTS: Complex Societies, Maya Archaeology, Ceramic Analysis. Maya Epigraphy, Culture
Archaeology, - -
Change. Migration Studies, Religion. Symbol Systems, Trade, Archaeological Theory,
I 11.1111an Evolution.' Evolutionary Basis for Modern Human Health, Sustainable Site
Management and Economic Development
School Culture, Science Education, Cognition Studies, Reading Theory, Education
Policy, Public I lealth Policy
LANGUAGES: some spoken Spanish, read French, Yucatee Maya vocabulary
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: Society for American Archaeology
American Anthropological Association
Florida School Boards Association
Sigma Xi
PUBLIC SERVICE: Member, Boarclql'Dircclors, Florida School Boards Association 2002-present
Member, Board o0irectors. South Florida I lealth Council 2005-present
Member and gust Preshlent (2003-2004). South Florida C01150rtiLlul of School Boards
jl,kniber an(lpusi Dice President. Florida Keys Area I lealth Education Center
J7einber, Florida School I lealth and Education Consortium
Ronal Court. Black aril While Ball (2005) Fundraiser for Florida Keys Children's Shelter
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EDUCATION
2000 Certified Board Member, Florida School Boards Association, Tallahassee.
1990 Ph.D., Archaeology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas,
1987 M.A.. A.B.D., Archaeology, SOLIthel-11 Methodist University, Dallas.
1976 B.A., Anthropology. University of Illinois. Urbana.
COURSES TAUGHT:
Introduction to Archaeology Introduction to Anthropology
Maya Civilization Maya Hieroglyphic Writing
Introduction to Biological Anthropology Ceramic Analysis
Archaeological Field School Archaeology of Middle America
Laboratory Methods Archaeological Research Design
PRIOR TEACHING AND FIELD EXPERIENCE:
2004 - present Co-Direcior and Proiect Ceramicist. Naachtun Archaeological Project, Peters.
Guatemala. University of'Calgary. Alberta, Canada.
2002 Field School b7strucior, Belize Postelassic Project. Corozal District
SUNY Albany.
2001 Ceramics Coumllaw. Belize Postclassic Project, Corozal District
SUNY Albany.
1997 Instructor, Archaeology for Educators Workshop, I lillbank Research Station, Belize.
Teachers learn resources/strategies for or teaching Maya culture and tropical rainforest
ecology.
1994-95 P3, CCADP, Cerros, Beliize. Latin American Caribbean
Center. Florida International University, Miami.
1992-93 P1 anel 1--iel(l School Direclor, CCADP, Cerros, Beliize, University of Minnesota
Department of Anthropology, Minneapolis.
1991-93 llisifin�( r Assistant Prokssor, Anthropology,
University of Minnesota. Minneapolis. Minnesota.
1990 A(#uncl Instructor, Anthropology.
University of South Florida. Tampa, Florida.
1986-88 Lecturer, Archaeology.
North Texas State University, Denton, Texas. (nosy U. of North Texas)
1986 Surve'vor, SMU-NGS-I NAI I YaXUna Archaeological Project. Yucatan, Mexico.
1984-86 Teaching Assistant, Anthropology
Southern Methodist University. Dallas, Texas.
1984 Field School. SMU Ft. BurnVin Research Center, Ranchos de Taos. NM.
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1979-1981 Asst. Lahoiwtoi-v Director and Excavator, UT at San Antonio Collia PrQject, Orange
Walk Dist.. Belize; 3 seasons of excavation.
1976 Excavator, University of Illinois, Collins Site, Vermilion COUrity, Illinois.
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RESEARCII IN PROGRESS:
✓ Co -Director, NaaChtUn Archaeological Project, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
✓ Principal liivestigatoi-.Ongoing research for Cerros, Corozal District, Belize
✓ Ceramic Analysis ofpottery excavated from Xaman Wixvik, Belize.
In prep. a ,Irchoeolo�(,�v at Cerros, Belize, Central America, Volume It": The illonumental Architecture. Co-
author Nvith Kathryn Reese -Taylor and David Freidel.
In prep. b Archaeoloav at Cerros, Belize, Central America. Il'ohime F: Classic uno' Postelassie&,tilenicilt.
In prep. e ,lrchueolo,�v at Cerros, Belize, Central Americo, l"ohime I/T The Cerulnies.
PUBLICATIONS:
2003-2006 Kevs Schools, Biweekly column. The Relmi-ter Newspaper, Tavernier, Florida.
2006 Despu6s de ]a Caida: Una Redefinici6n del Cldsico Temprano Maya, Eli XJX Siml)osio t1c
Investig-ociones Arqueohigictis en Guotemala. Guatemala City. Senior author with Kathryn
Reese -Taylor and Peter Mathews
2005 Suml)linga Cerros' Demise: A Radiometric Check on the Elitsive Protoclussic. Report to FAMSI
on Grant 03064. U,,t I�L,-,,,yw reoum, '()'I Z,
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2004a Exploring Naachtun. Institute of.4,1oY(i Studies NcwSletter. Vol, 33:11. pp. 1 .5,6, Miami
Musuern of Science, Miami.
2004b Review of-Tikal: Dynasties, Foreigners, and Affairs of State". School of American Research
Advanced Seminar Series. Jeremy A. Sabloff, ed., Santa Fe: SAR Press, 2003. In Journal of
Latin Aliici-ic,tiii,4jithi-ol)olo,,,�y Vol. 9 (1). Spring 2004.
2004c Review of "Incidents of Archaeology in Central America and Yucatan: Essays in Honor of
Edwin M. Shook", Michael Love, Marion Popenoe de I latch and I lector L. Escobedo, eds. New
York: University Press of America, Inc.. 2002. Latin American AntiquitV, 1 -5(4):464-466,
2002 The Passage of the Late Preclassic into the Classic. In M. Masson and D. Freidel. eds.-411(1071
'110YO Political ECO110177.1% Altamira Press. With Kathryn Reese -Taylor.
1998 Smashed Pots and Shattered Dreams: The Material Evidence for all Early Classic Site
Termination at Cerros, Belize. In Shirley Boteler Mock. ed- TheSowilw and the Dejiiiiij�<,Y:
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Ternihiotion, Deification untl Traaslbrintition in the Archeleologicul cmelEthnog-ralihic Record
qf1lesoamericu.. University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque.
1995 ted.) Research at Cerros, Belize: Resuhs of the 1994 Excavation Season. Report distributed by
the editor, Florida International University. Miami.
1994a Survi\ ing the Spanish. The Peol)les,lournal 7:34-35. Department of Sociology and
Anthropology. Florida International University, Miami.
1994b (ed.) Research at Ccrros, Belize: Results ol'the 1993 ExcavationSeason. Report distributed by
the editor. Florida International University. Miami.
1991 The Primary Standard Sequence oil a Sample of Maya Vessels: Some Conclusions of the 1989
PSS Ceramics Group. In T. Jones and C. Young, eds., U Mill AloV,'l 111. Arcata, Ca.
1990 Cerros Revisited: Ceramic Indicators of Terminal Classic and Postclassic Settlement and
Pilgrimage in Northern Belize. Ph.D. dissertation. Southern Methodist University.
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1982 Laboratory Procedures at Collia: The 1981 Season. In T. I lester et al., eds., 4rehaeolo?gy at
Colha, Belize: The /981 Interim Report, pp. 195-7. Center for Archaeological Research.
University of Texas at San Antonio.
PAPERS:
2007 An Analysis of the Naachtun Ceramic Assemblage, Paper presented at the 72nd Meeting of the
Society for American Archaeology, 26 April, Austin. Tx. Senior Author with Alejandro Patina
2006a Exploring Naachtun, Presentation to the Institute of Maya Studies, Miami, 18 January 2006.
2006b Exploring Naachrun. Presentation to Second Southeast Conference on Mesoamerican
Archaeology and Ethnoh i story, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, 25 February, 2006.
2005a Despu6s de ]a Caida: Una Redefinici6n del Cl6sico Ternprano Maya. En XI X Simposio tle
Investigaciones Arqueol6gicas en Guatemala. Guatemala City. Senior author with Katlirvn
Reese -Taylor and Peter Mathews.
2005b Inventing Healthy Schools: Lessons Learned in Monroe County Schools. Presentation to
Hillsborough County School Health Advisory Council, Tampa. 14 June 2005.
2005c Tzakol Pots and Politics: Delimiting the Cultural Parameters of Early Classic Polychromes.
Paper presented at the 70th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, 3 April,
Salt Lake City.
2004 Terminal Classic Migration along the Rio Hondo Drainage: The Evidence From Xarnan K'iwik,
Belize, Paper presented at the 69th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology,
April 2004. Montreal,
2002 02 Alter the Falb The e Rise of the Early Classic. Paper presented at the 101 " Annual Meeting of the
American Anthropological Association, November. 2002, Denver. Co-author with Kathryn
Reese -Taylor.
2001 The Times, They Are A-Changin: The Body Politic of the Late Preclassie. Paper presented at
the Maya Meetings, Texas Symposium. March 9, 2001 . Austin. Co-author xvith Kathryn Reese -
Taylor.
2000a Cerros Research in the 90s: Integrating Archaeology and Education at a Maya Site. Paper
presented in a SVIIII)OSiUrn entitled Field Schools for the Next MilleniUrn: Mixing Student
Training, Research and Public Education, 6;"' Annual Meeting of the Society for American
Archaeology, April 7., 2000, Philadelphia.
2000b Boom and Bust! The Late Preclassic to Early Classic Transition in Northern Belize, Paper
presented at the 65th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, April 5-9.
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2000, Philadelphia. Co-author with Kathryn Reese -Taylor
1997 Results ol'Recent Investigations in the Cerros Settlement. Paper presented at the 61 st Annual
Meeting, Society for American Archaeology, Nashville, Senior author with Beverly Mitchurn
and Kathryn Reese -Taylor.
1996a Religion and Trade in Postclassic Yucatan: The Material Evidence froin ClIetUrnal Province.
Paper presented at the 6 Ist Annual Meeting. Society for American Archaeology. New Orleans.
1996b Interpolity Dynamics and the Demise of Cerros. Paper presented at the 61 st Annual Meeting
Society for American Archaeology, New Orleans. Co-author with Kathryn Reese -Taylor and
Beverly Mitchurn.
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1996c The Maya Workshop for Teachers at Cerros, Belize, Paper presented at the Chacirlool
Conference, Calgary, Alberta. Co-author with Renata Wolynec, Beverly Mitchurn and Kathryn
Reese -Taylor.
1995a New Research at Cerros, Belize. Paper presented at the 60th Annual Meeting, Society for
American Archaeology. Minneapolis.
1995b Cerros Research: Recent Findings and Directions. Paper presented at the First International
Symposium on Maya Archaeology, San Ignacio, Belize.
1995c Ritual and Pilgrimage at Cerros. Belize. Paper presented at the 94th Annual Meeting, American
Anthropological Association. Joint author with Beverly Mitchurn.
1994a An Experiment in Reconstructing history at Cerros. Belize. Paper presented at the Annual
Meeting, Society for Applied Anthropology, Cancun, Quintana Roo. Mexico.
1994b Cerros Revisited: Results of the 1993 Excavations of the CCADP. Paper presented at the 59th
Annual Meeting, Society for American Archaeology., Anaheim. Senior author. with Kathryn
Reese -Taylor and Bevel -IV Mitchurn,
1994c Evidence for a Symbolic Ballcourt at Cerros Belize. Paper presented at the 59th Annual
Meeting, Society for American Archaeology, April '1 1. Anaheim. Co-author with Kathryn
Reese -Taylor, Fred Valdez. Jr. and Kenneth Liss.
1992 Smashed Pots and Shattered Dreams: Material Evidence for all Early Classic Site Termination at
Cerros, Belize. Paper presented at the 57th Annual Meeting of the Society for American
Archaeology, April 8-11 1992. Pittsburgh,
1990 Late Period Settlement at Cerros, Belize. Paper presented at the 89th Annual Meeting of the
American Anthropological Association, New Orleans.
1986 A Context for Maya Ritual at Cerros. Belize. Paper presented at the I Oth Annual Maya
Hieroglyphics Conference. Austin, Texas.
Hieroglyphics
GRANTS AND SUPPORT:
2006 Foundation for the Advancement of'Mesoamerican Studies. Inc. Grant 1106035 for "Naaelitun.
Peten. Guatemala: First analyses"
2004 Foundation For the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies, Inc. Grant #03064 for "Sampling
Cerros' Dernise: A Radiometric Check on the Elusive Protoclassic"
1993 University of Minnesota, Dept, of Anthropology: to support 1993 Field School in Belize
1992 University of Minnesota. Dept. ol'Anthropology: to develop an archaeological field school at
the site of Cerros. Belize
1992 National Endowment for the Humanities Tra\ el to Collections Grant: to review ceramic
collections in Belmopan, Belize
1990 SMU, Garry Weber Graduate Fellowship Award: for final stage of writing dissertation.
1987 SMU, Graduate Student Assembly Grant: to support compositional analysis of ceramics.
1986 SMU. Graduate Student Assembly Research Grant: to support Cerros ceramic analysis.
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SYMPOSIA ORGANIZED:
2005 Sphere of Influence: Fifty Years of Interpreting Lowland Maya Ceramics in the Shadow of the
Uaxactun Report. Organizer and chair of proposed session for the 70th Annual Meeting of the
Society for American Archaeology, March 30- April 5, 2005.
1995 Revisitino Cerros: New Strategies for Research at the Late Formative Maya City. Chair of
symposium for the 60th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, May 5-9.
Minneapolis.
1992 Termination and Dedication Rituals in the Archaeological Record: The Geography of Sacred
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Space in Ancient America. Co-chair of symposium for the 57th Annual Meeting ofthe Society
for American Archaeology, April 8-12. Pittsburgh. With Shirley Mock.
1991 Incidents of Excavation in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan: 150 Years of Maya
Archaeology, Organizer/chair for syMPOSiUrn held at the 56th Annual Meeting of the Society for
American Archaeology. April 27.1 New Orleans.
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1990 Maya Settlement Patterns: New Methods and New Interpretations. Co-chair for symposium held
at the 89th Annual Meeting of the American Anthroological Association. December 2, New
Orleans. With Susan Jaeger.
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PERSONAL:
Married. Marshall Winfield Walker, 1982
Daughter, Mary Margaret Walker, 5/24,187
Soil, Daniel Paul Walker, 1/3 1 /99
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES:
1994 - present Florida School Boards Association Annual Meetings, Tampa.
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2007 Belize Ceramics Workshop. San Ignacio, Cavo District 30 Jun-3 July, 2007
2001 Preclassic Work Group, March 122, 2001. Austin.
1995 First International Symposium on Maya Archaeology. San Ignacio. Belize.
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1991 Maya Ceramic Workshop. Conference for Maya ceramic researchers organized by Anabel Ford.
June 17-22, San Ignacio, Cavo District, Belize.
1990 Organizer, 1990 Cerros Reunion. Dallas. Texas.
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