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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, May 13, 1998
Key Largo, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 10:00 a.m., on the above date, at the
Key Largo Library. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioner Keith Douglass, Commissioner Shirley Freeman,
Commissioner Mary Kay Reich and Mayor Jack London. Absent was
Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey. Also present were Danny L.
Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James T.
Hendrick, County Attorney; James Roberts, County Administrator;
County Staff, members of the Press and Radio; and the general
public.
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All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve all additions, corrections and
deletions. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
A Mayor's Proclamation was presented to the Florida
Keys Healthy Start Coalition, whereas Monroe County recognizes
May, 1998, as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Awareness Month.
A Mayor's Proclamation was presented to the Cancer
Survivors of Monroe County, whereas Monroe County recognizes June
7, 1998 as National Cancer Survivors Day.
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A Mayor's Proclamation was presented to the National
Association of Drug Court Professionals, whereas Monroe County
recognizes June 1-7, 1998, as National Drug Court Week.
A Mayor's Proclamation was presented to the Medical
Professionals and Volunteers, whereas Monroe County recognizes
May 17-23, 1998, as Emergency Medical Services Week.
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A Mayor's Proclamation was presented to the National
Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, whereas Monroe County recognizes
May, 1998, as National Elder Law Month.
A Mayor's Proclamation was presented recognizing
Kenneth Carll Knudsen, Jr. (K.C.), for attaining the rank of
Eagle Scout.
A Mayor's Proclamation was presented designating
May 16-23, 1998, as National Safe Boating Week
BULK APPROVALS
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Wheeled Coach, for the
purchase of one Type 1, 1999 Ford Super Duty Emergency Medical
Care Vehicle (Ambulance), in the amount of $100,217.00.
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Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from
inventory and advertise for bids or dispose. Said list in
incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal of Workers Compensation Services Agreement between Monroe
County and Vincam Occupational Health Systems, Inc., from 11/1/98
to 9/30/99, in the amount of $20,500.00, in accordance with
Florida Statute 440.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds from reserves to the BOCC Administrative
Account for a $5,000.00 reward for information leading to the
arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals
responsible for the bomb incident at the Long Key Recycling
Center.
RESOLUTION NO. 165-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 166-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item 2).
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RESOLUTION NO. 167-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 456-1997 (OMB Schedule Item 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 168-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 169-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 170-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item 6).
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RESOLUTION NO. 171-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 172-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 173-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item 9).
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RESOLUTION NO. 174-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 175-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item 11).
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RESOLUTION NO. 176-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 367-1997 (OMB Schedule Item 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 177-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 178-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 179-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 131-1998 (OMB Schedule Item 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 180-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 181-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 182-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 183-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item 19).
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RESOLUTION NO. 184-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 185-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 186-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item 22) .
RESOLUTION NO. 187-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item 23).
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RESOLUTION NO. 188-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 143-1998 (OMB Schedule Item 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 189-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Disaster Relief Funding Agreement, DCA Agreement No. 98-RM-N4-11-
54-20-031, FEMA Project Application No. 087-91001, between Monroe
County and the Florida Department of Community Affairs, Office of
State Public Assistance, providing funding to offset costs
associated with Disaster 1204, the Groundhog Day Storm.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Disaster Relief Funding Agreement, DCA Agreement No. 98-RM-N4-11-
54-01-029, FEMA Project Application No. 087-00000, between Monroe
County and the Florida Department of Community Affairs, Office of
State Public Assistance, providing funding to offset costs
associated with Disaster 1204, the Groundhog Day Storm.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Blanket Purchase Agreement between Monroe County and the
Department of the Navy concerning the housing, feeding and humane
,--- disposal of stray/abandoned animals impounded by NAS Security
personnel in Navy housing areas and brought to the shelter.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and the City of Key
West concerning distribution of the proceeds of the six cent
local option gas tax funds.
Board granted approval to waive Purchasing Policies and
Procedures and award contract to lowest, most responsible bidder
to correct deficiencies with the Sheriff's Administration and
Detention Center generator fuel system.
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
a Contract between Monroe County and L & N Dependable Janitorial,
Inc., to provide janitorial service to Marathon Buildings, in the
amount of $3,200.00 per month/$38,400.00 per year.
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Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
a Contract between Monroe County and Landis & Staefa, Inc., to
provide certification, maintenance and testing for the Detention
Facility Fire Alarm System, Building Automation System, 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 approval to revise the "Use of County
Property" Policy by amending Section 3, Page 1, so that agencies
desiring an admission fee greater than $10.00 per person will
require BOCC approval for their event.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Residential Lease for Law Enforcement Office between Monroe
County and Sheriff Deputy Glenn Shipe to reside in the trailer
located at Harry Harris Park, in the amount of $175.62 for water,
sewer/septic, electricity and solid waste per month, plus $224.38
for rent.
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Board granted approval to readvertise a modified
Request for Bids for a vehicle and equipment parts and supply
distributor who could also provide mUltiple services.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Standard Commercial Multi-Tenant Lease between Monroe County and
Greyhound Lines, Inc., for space at the Key West International
Airport Adam Arnold Annex.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Joint Participation Agreement, Contract No. AF 724, between
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Monroe County and Florida Department of Transportation, to fund a
new electrical vault at the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval to rescind an Agreement between
Monroe County and Florida Gulf Airlines, for operations at the
Marathon Airport.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an
allocation from the Boating Improvement Fund of $2,218.00, for
the emergency repairs to Channel Markers #1, #3, #4 and #6
located in the seaward entrance to Geiger Key AND granted
approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe
County and Spirit Marine Towing & Assistance for the emergency
repairs of Channel Markers #1, #3, #4 and #6 in the seaward
entrance to Geiger Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 190-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Grant Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Department of
Environmental Protection - Special Waterways Project Program, in
the amount of $100,000.00, to be matched with Boating Improvement
Funds for the installation of Channel Markers throughout the
Keys.
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized Execution of
a Contract, after legal and fiscal review, between Monroe County
and Ameritech Corporation, for library automation and
retrospective conversion.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
HCBS/Medicaid Waiver Referral Agreement between Monroe
County/Monroe County In-Home Services, and Marathon Adult Day
Center, to provide respite services to Medicaid eligible In-Home
Service clients.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Modification
of Subgrant between Monroe County and The National Council on the
Aging, Inc., in the amount of $11,344.00.
Board granted approval to purchase two (s) new 1998
Transportation Buses in the total amount of $88,604.70,
piggybacking on current Contract #CA97-02 Florida Vehicle
Procurement Program, Florida Department of Transportation.
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Contractual Agreement between Monroe County and The South Florida
EmploYment and Training Consortium for Title lIB Summer Youth
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EmploYment and Training Program.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and William Fitch, a local lobster
fisherman, in an amount not to exceed $9,000.00, to assist in the
evaluation of the effectiveness of the Western Sambos Ecological
Reserve toward enhancing local lobster abundance.
Board granted approval to submit a grant to Florida
Keys Area Health Education Center, Inc. (AHEC) to provide funding
for targeted nutrition education teaching materials to be
distributed through Aids Help, Inc.
Board granted approval to rescind the FY98 Anti-Drug
Abuse Act Funds Agreement between Monroe County and the Boys and
Girls Club of the Keys Area AND granted approval and authorized
execution of the following Agreements, pending state approval.
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Modification to Anti-Drug Abuse Act Funds Agreement
between Monroe County and the Care Center for Mental
Health - Juvenile Community Intervention Program.
Modification to Anti-Drug Abuse Funds Agreement between
Monroe County and the u.s. Fellowship of Florida, Inc.,
d/b/a Heron Residential Program for Dual-Diagnosed
Adults I.
Modification to Anti-Drug Abuse Act Funds Agreement
between Monroe County and the Florida Outreach
Coalition, Inc., d/b/a The Sunshine House.
Board granted approval to Advertise for Bids for air
conveyance system cleaning at the Marathon Government Center and
the Marathon Government Center Annex.
Board granted approval of a Death Benefits PaYment to
Ms. Stella Alexander and dependent children, in the amount of
approximately $100,000.00 from the Workers' Compensation Fund
501, per Florida Statute 440.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Keys Renaissance
Faire, Inc., covering the Pirates in Paradise Festival, in an
amount not to exceed $12,760.00, FY 98, allocated under the
-- Cultural Umbrella, to change the date of the event from May 2-3,
1998 to November 21-22, 1998, and the venue for the event from
Sombrero Beach, Marathon, to the Buccaneer Resort and Marina,
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Mile Marker 48.5 in Marathon. All other provisions of the
Agreement dated October 15, 1997 shall remain in full force and
effect.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Italian Fisherman
Restaurant Cudawear All Release Flats Tournament on August 7-9,
1998, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny,
allocated under the Fishing Umbrella.
Board granted approval to rescind permission to
advertise a Request for Proposal for visitor Information
Services.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Destination Events Agreement between Monroe County and Holiday
Isle Resort & Marina covering the "Islamorada Offshore Challenge"
on October 3, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, FY 98,
Third Penny DAC IV allocation.
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Board granted approval to rescind a Turnkey Funding
Agreement between Monroe County and Naval Air station Key West
covering Naval Air Station Key West Open House/Air Show and
Spanish American War, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, with
an additional $15,000.00 for the participation of either the Blue
Angels or Thunderbirds in this event, FY 98, DAC I, Third Penny.
This event will not be held this year due to the fact that the
event coordinator could not contract with either the Blue Angels
or Thunderbirds.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Destination Events Agreement between Monroe County and Key West
Festivals, Inc., covering Hemingway Days, July 17-26, 1998, in an
amount not to exceed $42,000.00, FY 98, Third Penny, DAC I
allocation.
Board granted approval of the purchase of 20 personal
computers from Dell at a cost of $28,080.00. The computers will
be installed at the five Chambers of Commerce for use in
providing Visitor Information Services.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Board granted approval to seek permits to place Channel
Markers in the waters adjacent to the perimeter canal at Hammer
Point.
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Board granted approval of the transfer of one buildable
lot to Monroe County by Warranty Deed: Permit No. 97-1-1845,
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Roger Corliss and Diane Corliss, Lot 22, Block 4, Torch Key
Estates, Middle Torch Key.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, DEP Contract No. SP439.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing
Lewis Environmental Services, Inc. to subcontract the remaining
work under the existing contract to develop a Revised Habitat
Evaluation Index (HEI), sections 9.5-336 through 9.5-342, Monroe
County Land Development Regulations, to Jon Guerry Taylor, P.E.,
Inc., and extending the completion date for all remaining
contract deliverables to August 12, 1998.
RESOLUTION NO. 191-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval to allow the County
Administrator to sign a time extension amendment to Contract
SP439 between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection.
Board granted approval for nine Affordable Housing Deed
Restrictions and transfer of seven buildable lots to Monroe
County by Warranty Deed. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 016-1992,
these documents have been filed by the applicants receiving a
Dwelling unit Allocation Award for quarters ending October 13,
1997, and January 13, 1998.
7 Lot Dedications to Monroe county
Permit Name on Name on Legal
Number Agenda Item warranty Deed Descriotion
98-1-0124 Gordon & Karen Gordon L. Sharp & Lot 3, Blk 25
Sharp Karen M. Sharp Palm Villa
98-1-381 Paul depoo Paul depoo and Lot 7, Blk 16
Marsha depoo Eden Pines
Colony
98-1-074 Stephen & Rochele Stephen M. Miller Lot 8, Blk 16
Miller & Rochele L.Miller Eden pines
Colony
,.-. 97-1-1874 William Geiger William A. Geiger Lot 12,Blk 22
Port pine Hts.
2nd Addition
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98-1-017 Kent & Barbara
Krantz
98-1-0316 Frank O'Connor
98-1-0235 John Hintlian
Kent N.Krantz &
Barbara A.Krantz
Frank O'Conner &
Toni O'Conner
Jeffery McBearty
Sondra A.McBearty
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Lot 4,Blk 25
Palm Villa
Lot 2, Blk 7
Palm Villa
Lot 23,Blk 2
Palm Villa
9 Affordable Housing Deed Restrictions
Permit
Number
Name on
Aqenda Item
98-3-0445 Rudolph Albrecht
98-3-197 Michael & Lori
Manfre
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98-3-0214 Chester Kaczka
97-3-2946 Patricia Ward
97-3-3795 Gildamric
Corporation
97-3-3796 Gildamric
Corporation
97-3-3797 Gildamric
Corporation
97-3-3798 Gildamric
Corporation
97-3-3799 Gildamric
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Name on
Deed Restriction
Legal
Description
Rudolph E.Albrecht Lot 3,Tract 1
& Valeriegail Silver Shore
Albrecht
Mike & Lori Manfre Lots 17 & 18,
Blk 9,Pirates
Cove
Chester C.Kaczka
Patricia Ward
Gildamric Inc.
Gildamric Inc.
Gildamric Inc.
Gildamric Inc.
Gildamric Inc.
Lot 15,Blk 1
Gulfstream Shrs
Lot 15,Blk 3
Crosskey
Waterway
Tract E
Tradewinds
unit D-1
Tract E
Tradewinds
Unit D-2
Tract E
Tradewinds
Unit D-3
Tract E
Tradewinds
Unit D-4
Tract E
Tradewinds
unit D-5
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MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of request for expenditures from
the Law Enforcement Trust Fund in the total amount of $7,333.00:
$ 333.00 Additional ultraviolet light viewing equipment for
use at crime scenes.
$2,000.00 Help offset cost of summer day camp run by the
Salvation Army in Key West.
$5,000.00 Monroe County School Board to fund travel costs
associated with the Odyssey of the Mind
competition.
Board granted approval of disposition of inventory
items for the second quarter of FY 97/98. Said list incorporated
herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
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Board approved Commissioner Freeman's appointment of
Edward Ditterline to the Library Advisory Board.
Board approved Commissioner Harvey's appointment of
Louis Schwartz to serve on the Florida Keys Council for the
Handicapped.
Board granted approval of a Purchase Order to Xerox
Corporation for 60 months rental of a Xerox DC220 Copier.
Piggyback on Putnam County Contract. Cost of $267.25 per month
(price fixed at .0174 per print for term) inClUding maintenance
and all supplies except paper.
Board granted approval for Commissioner Wilhelmina
Harvey and Ms. Emma Cates, Chairman of the Monroe County Beach
Advisory Board, to attend the Beach Law Conference on "Emerging
Trends in Beach Erosion and Sand Rights Law". The Conference
will be held June 3-5, 1998 at Southseas Plantation, Captiva
Island, Florida.
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Board approved Commissioner Douglass' appointment of
Paul Winkeljohn to the Local citizens Task Force replacing Alice
Skinger who has resigned.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
providing for definitions; prOhibiting the discharge of sewage
from vessels into the waters of Boot Key Harbor; providing that
the owners or operators of vessels with Marine Sanitation Devices
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(MSD) that retain sewage and are present in Boot Key Harbor for
hours must have the MSD pumped out; providing that the
owners or operators of vessels without such devices that are in
Boot Key Harbor for hours must attach the vessel to
shores ide pump-out facilities or berth the vessel at a marina
with adequate sanitary facilities; providing for severability;
providing for the repeal of Ordinances inconsistent herewith;
providing for inclusion in the Code of Ordinances; providing for
an effective date.
Board granted approval to name the Plantation Key
Senior citizens Center after Eva steinka.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved the appointment of Paula Wolgast Shea to
the Health and Human Services Board.
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Board granted approval of the following appointments to
the Older American Advisory Board to replace members whose terms
have expired or have resigned: Norma Faraldo, Henry Hughes,
Dallas McDonald, Alice Keaton and Louis Schwartz.
Board confirmed the County Administrator's appointment
of Thomas C. Simmons as Director of the Department of Code
Enforcement.
Board granted approval of florist expenses related to
the recent terminal illness of John Connolly in the amount of
$46.50 from the BOCC Promotional Account.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, The Care Center for
Mental Health, in the amount of $4,900.00; Guillermo Marcovici,
in the amount of $4,050.00; James Holbrook, in the amount of
$2,450.00; A. Louis O'Connor, in the amount of $300.00; Leslie
Morgan, in the amount of $700.00.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, DRS Aronson Traina & Ibar, in the
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Psychological Associates, in the amount of $975.00; University of
Miami School of Medicine, in the amount of $2,500.00.
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WITNESS COORDINATION, Travel and Per Diem, in the amount of
$1,733.51; Payroll, in the amount of $645.00; Miscellaneous
Expenses, in the amount of $409.26.
COURT ORDERED ATTORNEY CONFLICT, Carl Palomino, in the
amount of $952.50; Charles Milligan, in the amount of $1,015.50;
Christopher Meyer, in the amount of $585.00; Cunningham,
Albritton, Miller, Heffernan, Crimella & Hamilton, in the amount
of $1,540.00; David Hutchison, in the amount of $3,829.28; Jason
smith, in the amount of $23,006.25; Laurie Hall, in the amount of
$350.00; Manuel Garcia, in the amount of $15,431.25; Peary
Fowler, in the amount of $455.00; Stephen Isherwood, in the
amount of $1,616.25; Thornton McDaniel, Jr., in the amount of
$1,050.00.
TRAVEL EXPENSES, Conflict Attorney Travel & Per Diem, in the
amount of $4,045.42.
SHERIFF EXTRADITION, Richard D. Roth, in the amount of
$23,283.97.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Amy Landry, in the amount of
$670.50; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $4,174.19;
Caplan Markowitz Kaye, in the amount of $40.00; Cavalier
Reporting, in the amount of $32.20; Florida Keys Reporting, in
the amount of $3,694.90; Jane McGill, in the amount of $43.00;
Julie Carr, in the amount of $33.75; Laws Reporting, Inc., in the
amount of $326.50; Accent Reporting Service, in the amount of
$512.00; Susan Davis, in the amount of $19.00; Robin Milliken, in
the amount of $73.70; Suzanne Ex, in the amount of $637.50; vicki
Lynn Doty, in the amount of $1,742.75; Vouvakis Associates, in
the amount of $262.90; O'Brien & Levine, in the amount of
$184.50; Mudrick Witt, in the amount of $310.80; Agren Reporting,
Inc., in the amount of $50.26; Narup, in the amount of $262.50.
COURT INTERPRETER, Danielle Barcomb, in the amount of
$35.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount of $805.52; Isabel Conroy,
in the amount of $90.00; JR Alaylon Forti, in the amount of
$385.00; Jenine Ouillette, in the amount of $25.00; Jiri Dolezal,
in the amount of $55.00; Jose Menendez, in the amount of
$1,057.68; Julia Seward, in the amount of $75.00; Julie Anne
Nielsen, in the amount of $155.00; Lee Konovalov, in the amount
of $25.00; Loan Fernandez, in the amount of $75.00; Marie Penot,
in the amount of $25.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the amount of $270.00;
Mayda Maloney, in the amount of $360.00; Racheal Rademaker, in
the amount of $35.00; Rosana Giorgio, in the amount of $140.00;
Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of $317.68; Shirley Rivera, in the
amount of $25.00; ute Rohe, in the amount of $50.00; William
Waddell, in the amount of $410.00.
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MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES ALL, state of Florida, in the amount
of $181.65; Fran Carlton, Orange County Clerk, in the amount of
$30.00.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), 304644-306615, in the amount of
$9,457,804.86.
Board approved the County Commission Meeting Minutes of
March 11, 12 & 27, 1998.
Board approved the reV1Slon of BOCC minutes page 98/57
from the Special BOCC meeting of February 23, 1998. Change the
word "purchase" to the word "rent" in the first paragraph under
the area of Solid Waste Management.
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Board approved an extension of time for the submission
of the budget of the Clerk of Circuit Court for Fiscal Year 1998-
99 to June 15, 1998.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
revlslng Section 6-56, Monroe County Code, in order to include in
the scope of services of Class I General Engineering Contractor,
certain concrete work; 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 granted approval and authorized execution of a
Consulting Contract between Monroe County and Graham & Moody to
conduct lobbying activities on behalf of Monroe County.
Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution clarifying the
scope of Vested Rights, in re: The Application of Driscoll
Properties, Inc. * This item is reconsidered later in the
meeting and amended.
RESOLUTION NO. 192-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution agreeing to
-- participation in the Pooled Commercial Paper Loan Program of the
Florida Local Government Finance Commission; authorizing and
directing execution and delivery of a Loan Agreement with the
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Florida Local Government Finance Commissionj authorizing the
borrowing of not exceeding $1,000,000 pursuant to the terms of
the loan agreement in order to finance certain computer network
systemsj authorizing the execution of a loan note or loan notes
to evidence such borrowing and agreeing to secure such borrowing
with a covenant to budget and appropriate legally available non-
ad valorem revenues as provided in the loan agreementj
authorizing the execution and delivery of such other documents as
may be necessary to effect such borrowingj and providing an
effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 193-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of the following Resolutions
approving five Recommended Orders of Vested Rights, with
modifications:
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Board adopted the following Resolution evidencing the
Board's approval of a Recommended Order of Determination of
Vested Rights promulgated by the Vested Rights Hearing Officer,
in re: The Application of Taylor Point Corp.
RESOLUTION NO. 194-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution evidencing the
Board's approval, subject to a specified revision, or a
Recommended Order of Determination of Vested Rights promulgated
by the Vested Rights Hearing Officer, in re: The Application of
Frank and Edith Parmer.
RESOLUTION NO. 195-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution evidencing the
Board's approval of three Recommended Orders of Determination of
Vested Rights promulgated by the Vested Rights Hearing Officer,
in re: The applications of Beauty Development Corp., George
RaYmond Parks, and Charles E. Matthews, Jr.
RESOLUTION NO. 196-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to execute a Satisfaction of
Mortgage for payoff received on a Mortgage to Monroe County under
the SHIP Program for First Time Homebuyers.
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Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
defining personal watercraftj prohibiting the operation of
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personal watercraft on the waters of Boot Key Harbor and within
1200 feet of the shoreline from Higgs Beach, Little Duck Key,
Sombrero Beach, Islamorada Beach, Ann's Beach, Harry Harris Park,
Sea Oats Beach, Port Antigua Beach, White Marlin Beach, Safety
Harbor Beach, and the Florida Keys wild Bird Center, certain
waters adjacent to Ocean Reef, and also prohibiting the operation
of personal watercraft within the Western Sambos Ecological
Reserve; providing a procedure for the adoption of additional
personal watercraft prohibition zones; providing that Monroe
County agrees to hold the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection harmless for any liability incurred as a result of the
negligent posting of personal watercraft prohibited markers;
providing penalties for violations; providing for exemptions;
providing for severability; providing for the repeal of
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for inclusion in the
Code of Ordinances; providing for an effective date.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
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Communications Director Gerald N. Leggett and County
Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was made
by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Douglass
granted approval to create a new position titled "911 Data Base
Coordinator" at a Pay Grade 7. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
The Board discussed approval of the Monroe County
Safety Policies and Procedures Manual. Motion was made by Mayor
London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting approval of
the manual. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning the consideration
of an Administrative Relief Application filed by Mr. Agustin de
-- la Vega for Lot 24, Block 0, Sunset Acres SUbdivision, Tavernier.
Building Permit Application #93-3-11810. Linda Miller with
Schwartz Property Realtors and on behalf of Mr. de la Vega
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addressed the Board. Planning Director Timothy McGarry addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to rescind staff recommendation: Grant
issuance of a building permit, subject to availability of a
cesspit credit. After discussion, the motion was withdrawn. The
Board took no official action.
A Public Hearing was held concerning the consideration
of an Administrative Reef Application filed by Mr. George Scott
for Winston Park Subdivision, Lot 8, Block 1, section 22,
Township 61, Range 39, Monroe County. Building Permit
Application #93-3-11905. Mr. George Scott addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman directing the Land Authority Director to contact Mr.
Scott to negotiate a contract for the purchase of his lots.
Motion carried unanimously. Planning Director Timothy McGarry
and Growth Management Director Bob Herman addressed the Board.
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution renouncing and disclaiming any right of the County and
the public in and to a portion of the right-of-way between
Parcels C & D, Burlington Heights, Key Largo, Florida. There was
no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 197-1998
See Res. Book No. 138 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing wad held concerning adoption of a
Resolution renouncing and disclaiming any right of the County and
the public in and to a portion of West Canal Drive, Harbor
Shores, Key Largo, Florida. There was no pUblic input. Motion
was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by commissioner
Freeman to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 198-1998
See Res. Book No. 138 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance relating to appropriation of County funds; Making
Legislative findings regarding a proposed amendment to the
Florida Constitution that would relieve county taxpayers and
residents of the burden of paying for the State Court System and
shift the burden to the State; directing a transfer of $22,623
from the reserves in the county general fund to a political
-- committee to support the contemplated constitutional amendment;
Providing for severability; Providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
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into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an
effective date. There was no public input. County Attorney
James T. Hendrick and Clerk of Court Danny L. Kolhage addressed
the Board. After Board discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
continue the item to the next Board meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
LAND AUTHORITY (SITTING AS THE COUNTY COMMISSION)
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to defer action for the approval of a
Contract to purchase Block 21, Lots 23-32, Coco Plum Beach
Subdivision until Thursday, May 14, 1998. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
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Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
The Board discussed approval to advertise a Request for
Proposal for a Risk Management-Employee Benefit Consultant.
County Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner
Douglass granting approval of the advertisement. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
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DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
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The Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle
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Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Shirley Freeman, commissioner
Arthur C. French, Commissioner Yvonne Harper, Mayor Jack London
and Chairman Keith Douglass.
Public Safety Director Reggie Paros addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner French granting approval and authorizing execution
of an Agreement between the Board of Governors - Lower and Middle
Keys Fire & Ambulance District and Wheeled Coach for the purchase
of one Type 1, 1999 Ford Super Duty, Emergency Medical Care
Vehicle (Ambulance), for a total dollar amount of $100,217.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner French and seconded by
Mayor London to adopt the following Resolution of the Board of
Governors of the Lower & Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District,
Monroe County, Florida, authorizing the Mayor of Monroe County,
to sign and execute on behalf of Monroe County and Interlocal
Agreement with the School Board of Monroe County for the use of
business property for temporary housing of EMS personnel.
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RESOLUTION NO. 199-1998
See Res. Book No. 138 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Paros gave the Board the status on hiring of
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) and the status of the
Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP).
There being no further business, the meeting of the
Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and
Ambulance District adjourned.
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all
Commissioners present.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
The Clerk read into the record a letter from the Upper
Keys Athletic Association - Ladies Softball League. Public Works
Director Dent pierce and County Administrator James Roberts
addressed the Board concerning the approval of a month to month
Lease Agreement with Mr. Robert Cangelosi for the Harry Harris
Park Concession Stand in the amount of $800/mo. (5% of total
-- gross proceeds to be donated to the Upper Keys Athletic
Association + 5% of total gross proceeds to be donated to the
Florida Keys Childrens Shelter), pending review of requirements
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by Growth Management. The six month lease agreement with Mr.
Cangelosi will expire on June 30, 1998, and he has requested
renewal. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to prepare a Request for Proposal for
Services and continue with the present lease for an additional 30
days. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. pierce and Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. After
Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman granting approval to modify the
fee structure for after hour use of County meeting rooms. (EOC
Marathon & Harvey Government Center located @ Historic Truman
School). Additionally, meeting room request form revision to
include fee adjustment. Recommended to change hourly rate from
$30.80 to $38.14 for after hour, weekend, and holiday meetings
said fee mandatory regardless of an organizations non-profit
status. (Government Agencies Exempt) Motion carried unanimously.
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County Engineer Dave Koppel addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval to issue a Purchase Order
to T.P.S., Inc., in the amount of $50,280 for additions and
modifications at the Crawl Key Fire Training Facility. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London No
Motion failed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman granting approval and authorizing
execution of Change Order No. 7 between Monroe County and D. L.
Porter Construction, Inc., in the amount of $36,653 for the Key
West International Airport Terminal Renovations. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
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County Engineer Dave Koppel addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval to award bid and to enter
into a Contract with the lowest responsive bidder for the Lester
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Building Enclosure at Jackson Square in an amount not to exceed
$340,000 and authorized execution of same. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman granting approval to award bid and enter
into a Contract with the lowest responsive bidder for the Partial
Renovation of the Courthouse Annex at Jackson Square in an amount
not to exceed $584,000 and authorized execution of same. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
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Motion carried.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
commissioner Douglass discussed with the Board a
request for the County Commission, in its capacity as the Monroe
County Industrial Development Authority, declare the $30,000
balance remaining, be declared surplus and be remitted to the
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners for future use.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Community Services Director Peter Horton addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to approve the fOllowing:
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Adoption of a Resolution and execution of a Contract
Agreement between Monroe County and Arnold's Towing for the
emergency removal of DV03A2621, DV03A2622, & DV03A2623 located
off of the Fairgrounds, Key West.
RESOLUTION NO. 200-1998
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See Res. Book No. 138 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Adoption of a Resolution and execution of a Contract
Agreement between Monroe County and Arnold's Towing for the
emergency removal of DV03A2612 located off of Smathers Beach, Key
West.
RESOLUTION NO. 201-1998
See Res. Book No. 138 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Horton addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Douglass
granting approval to obtain emergency cleaning services for the
Key West International Airport, Monday through Friday, from 6:00
p.m. to midnight, until a new cleaning service is selected and
under new contract. Board also granted approval to advertise an
RFP for contract cleaning services at Key West International
Airport. Motion carried unanimously.
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Safety Director Reggie Paros discussed with the
Board the translator system and a document entitled Monroe County
TV Translator System - Cost Estimates. The Board took no
official action.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution of the
County Commission supporting the efforts of the Economic
Development Council of Marathon to enter into a Consulting
Contract for the development of a Strategic community Plan. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 202-1998
See Res. Book No. 138 which is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
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County Engineer Dave Koppel, County Administrator James
Roberts, and County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting authorization to proceed with
additional work on construction projects, in advance of BOCC
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action, when construction would otherwise be delayed. After
discussion, the motion was withdrawn. The item was continued to
the June meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA / BULK APPROVALS
Growth Management Director Bob Herman addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of a Flood Variance
Application for Brownlow Hyder for a detached 1500 SF garage
below base flood elevation for parking only on property located
on Lot 2, Block 61, Crains Subdivision, Grassy Key. Motion
carried unanimously.
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County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by
commissioner Freeman granting approval to authorize the law firm
of Morgan & Brookes to hire steven M. Goldsmith, P.A. in
accordance with the Letter of Engagement on General civil
Litigation; authorization of payment in the amount of $11,910.10
for services and expenses incurred to date by Steven M.
Goldsmith, P.A., as well as future expenses which may be incurred
in an amount not to exceed $20,000 in accordance with the Letter
of Engagement. Johnny O'Daniel addressed the Board. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman acknowledging receipt of the following
Resolutions:
Resolution No. 05-1998 of the Local citizens Task Force
on Wastewater recommending that the BOCC consider whether
conferring upon the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) broad
and exclusive jurisdiction over wastewater in Monroe County, has
merit.
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Resolution No. 06-1998 of the Local citizens Task Force
on Wastewater indicating that the cost of meeting the current
department of health injection well standard is unreasonable and
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unattainable and suggesting a course of action concerning changes
to 64E-6, F.A.C.
Resolution of the Local citizens Task Force on
wastewater strongly recommending to the BOCC that a public
referendum be mandatory for any bond issue by the FKAA involving
wastewater.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
SOUNDING BOARD
Mr. Johnny O'Daniel updated the Board on incorporation.
The Board took no official action.
Mr. Gene Flynn addressed the Board regarding the
resurfacing of County roads through federal funding. The Board
took no official action.
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Ms. Joy Boleda addressed the Board in reference to a
Road Abandonment Petition Palma Sola SUbdivision, Key Largo. The
Board took no official action.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
commissioner Douglass discussed with the Board the
concept of Community Councils. Johnny O'Daniel addressed the
Board. The Board took no official action.
Mr. Tom Fouts addressed the Board on the subject of
redistricting. The Board took no official action.
commissioner Douglass and County Engineer Dave Koppel
discussed with the Board the dramatic increase in the number of
vehicular accidents on u.S. Highway #1. The Board took no
official action.
Commissioner Douglass discussed with the Board the
proposed Homestead Regional Airport project and approval of ~
request to invite Miami-Dade officials to Monroe County to
present the proposal to our citizens. The Board took no official
action.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
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County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
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commissioner Douglass granting approval and authorizing execution
of a stipulation of Settlement in the case of Superboat
International Productions. Inc. and Conch Reoublic Racing
Association v. Monroe County. Florida d/b/a Monroe Countv Tourist
Develooment Council. and Tinslev Advertisinq & Marketinq. Inc.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Reich to continue to tomorrow's meeting (May 14,
1998) Agenda item S-6 concerning the approval to create a County
wide Wastewater/Sewage Rumor Control Hotline where constituents
will be able to call in with concerns and questions without fear
of reprisal or identification. Motion carried unanimously.
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commissioner Douglass discussed with the Board
permission to direct Staff to draft a Resolution to the Governor,
Cabinet and the Secretary of the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) requesting that DEP approve the
dates of June 5 & 6, 1998, as additional days for commercial
spiny lobster fishermen traps still remaining in the water as a
result of recent storm activity. Dates would coincide with the
already scheduled stone crab removal and a beach and coastal
clean up effort coordinated by the Center for Marine Conservation
and the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary volunteers. Motion was
made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 203-1998
See Res. Book No. 138 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of $13,000 for the
Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys to provide services as
Community Transportation Coordinator for the Transportation
Disadvantaged in Monroe County. Roll call vote was taken with
the fOllowing results:
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commissioner Douglass
commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Reich
Mayor London
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
expressing their support of a Historical Preservation Grant on
behalf of Wesley House for the Ley Memorial Church of Key West.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 204-1998
See Res. Book No. 138 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR / COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Administrator James Roberts reported on the
following:
Progress for execution of contract for design of the
Marathon Park & Marina project.
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Proposed County television programs on the budget.
Status of request for qualifications for the Upper Keys
pool design.
Tim Bricker representing the Upper Keys Community Pool
addressed the Board concerning a request that the Supervisor of
Elections place on the September primary ballot for Key Largo,
South of the 905 and 905A intersection and Cross Key, a
referendum regarding the construction operation and maintenance
of a community pool at the Key Largo Community Park paid for with
ad valorem taxes levied in the area off Key Largo just described.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to expand Municpal Service Taxing District 6
to the Eastern side of Tavernier Creek and granted approval of
the advertisement of a proposed Ordinance. County Administrator
James Roberts addressed the Board. After discussion, the motion
was withdrawn. Motion was then made Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to continue to tomorrow's meeting (May 14,
1998). Motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Roberts also reported on the following:
Meeting with the Village of Islamorada.
Implementation of changes in the Group Benefits
Program.
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Discussion of the Cost Allocation Plan.
status of the Years of Service Award Program for County
employees. The Board took no official action.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman granting approval to include the
Leadership Monroe County program as an educational experience for
County employees, and therefore, as a public purpose under
criteria to be established by the County Administrator. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed amendment to
the Future Land Use Map and the Land Use District (Zoning) Map
for applicant/property owner Ida Welborn requesting a future land
use change from Residential Medium (RM) to Mixed Use/Commercial
(MC) and a zoning change from Improved Subdivision (IS) to
Suburban Commercial (SC) for property described as Lots 10 and
11, Resubdivision of Seaside, section 14, Township 62 South,
Range 38 East, at approximate mile marker 94.5, Key Largo. The
Board accepted public input with the following individuals
addressing the Board: Barry Patterson, Johnny O'Daniel, Mike
SUllivan, Patty Speide, Lee Kibbey, Pat Diehl, Coman Munroe,
Stanley Nitz, Adam Koslofsky, T. Sloan Muench, Larry Watkins,
Bill Wilson, Dagny Johnson, Ida Welborn, Kenny Collins, Al
Porter, Donald A. Schry, Gail COllins, Mo Schneider, Attorney
Andy Tobin, representing the American Legionj and Dick Hopkins
with Blue Water Engineering. County Attorney James T. Hendrick
and Planning Director Timothy McGarry also addressed the Board.
After Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Douglass
and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting approval of the
Future Land Use Map Change subject to a forthcoming Development
Agreement to include the following points:
1. The property will be for an institutional use only.
2.
There will be no further encroachment for expansion
either parallel to US#l or through purchasing lots
behind the current property.
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3.
The lots will be appropriately landscaped with trees
and other ground cover to preclude a full view from
US#l, buffered front and rear, or to a lesser degree
from the neighborhood.
The two (2) lots will have a passive park design.
4.
After discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made
by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Reich to
remand to the Planning Commission to consider a proposed
Development Agreement and then to be submitted to the BOCC at the
August meeting in Key Largo. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
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Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval to advertise an
Ordinance, prepared at the request of the Arts Council,
concerning a 2% of total appropriation for construction or
renovation of County buildings to be used for the acquisition,
commission and installation of works of art in said building.
Motion carried unanimously.
County Attorney James T. Hendrick reported to the Board
the status of the following items: Village of Islamorada
resolution; Hills/O'Daniel dismissal; Burnham/Ambrose, et al and
the suspension of Judge Shea; Bennett; Hernandez; Vacation Rental
Ordinance; and Karen Bigger v. Monroe County.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass directing the Public Works Director to
approve appropriate signage on all county bridges. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to deny the adoption of a Resolution
setting the date, time and place for a Public Hearing concerning
the proposed abandonment of a portion of Ana Court, Sea-Air
Estates, Vaca Key, Marathon, Florida. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to adopt the following Resolution
prohibiting the possession of open containers of alcololic
beverages at either Key West International Airport or the
-- Marathon Airport except at licensed premises; providing for
penalties for violations; and providing an effective date. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
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commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 205-1998
See Res. Book No. 138 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Mayor London to rehear Agenda item V.7 concerning the approval
of a Resolution clarifying scope of Vested Rights Order, for the
application of Driscoll Properties, Inc. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion was then made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Commissioner Douglass to adopt the Resolution with a
ten (10) year period. (Resolution No. 192-1998, Page 98/73)
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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