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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, June 10, 1998
Marathon, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m., on the above date, at the
Marathon Government Center. Present and answering to roll call
were Commissioner Keith Douglass, Commissioner Shirley Freeman,
Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner Mary Kay Reich and
Mayor Jack London. 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.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
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ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to approve all additions, corrections and
deletions. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for the
month of March, 1998, was presented to Jay Burnett, Electrician,
Facilities Maintenance Department, Public Works Division.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and the Monroe County
Health Department for Small Quantity Hazardous Waste Assessment,
Notification and Verification, in the amount of $66,040.00.
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Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from
inventory and advertise for bids or dispose. Said list is
incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Dean-Lopez Funeral
Home to provide facilities for the Medical Examiner for an
additional one year period, in the amount of $650.00 per month.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
1998-1999 Community Care for the Elderly Contract, No. KG-851E,
between Monroe County and the Alliance for Aging, Inc., to
continue to provide necessary In-Home Services.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Memorandum of Agreement AND 1998-1999 Home Care for the Elderly
Contract, No. HC-072, between Monroe County and the Alliance for
Aging, Inc., to continue providing necessary in-home services to
maintain clients quality of life and prevent
institutionalization.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Community Care for Disabled Adults Contract, No. KG 025, between
Monroe County and State of Florida Department of Children and
Families, to continue providing necessary in-home services to
maintain clients quality of life and to prevent
institutionalization.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
1998-99 Alzheimer Disease Initiative Contract, No. KG 897,
between Monroe County and the Alliance for Aging, Inc., to
continue providing necessary in home services to maintain clients
quality of life and to prevent institutionalization.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment 002 to 1997-98 Community Care for the Elderly Contract
between Monroe County and the Alliance for Aging, Inc.,
reflecting the transfer of under utilized dollars in low activity
services to those in higher demand.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Preliminary/Letter Contract, No. 2A-PY'98-02-00, between Monroe
County and the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium
for intake and liaison services.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Key West Towing-Road
One for the removal of selected derelict vessels Zone 1.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing
and Assistance for the removal of selected derelict vessels in
Zone 2.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing
and Assistance for the removal of selected derelict vessels in
Zone 3.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Term Rental Agreement between Monroe County and Pitney Bowes,
Inc., for a postage meter for the Key West Library, in the amount
of $161.00 a month for a period of 39 months.
Board granted approval to close all libraries in Monroe
County on Saturday, July 4, 1998.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Joint Participation Agreement, No. AF 766, between Monroe County
and the Florida Department of Transportation, to fund the overlay
of general aviation parking at the Key West International
Airport.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Joint Participation Agreement, No. AF 774, between Monroe County
and the Florida Department of Transportation, to fund the Key
West Airport parking lot expansion.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Joint Participation Agreement, No. AF 765, between Monroe County
and the Florida Department of Transportation, to fund
construction of a service/access road at the Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Joint Participation Agreement, No. AF 775, between Monroe County
and the Florida Department of Transportation, to fund the design
of remote radar for the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Joint Participation Agreement, No. AF 777, between Monroe County
and the Florida Department of Transportation, to fund
construction of remote auto parking lot at the Key West
International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Extension Agreement between Monroe County and Keys
Woodworker, Inc., for a parking area at the Marathon Airport.
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Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
a Contract, pending County Attorney approval, between Monroe
County and Bob Hilson & Company, to recondition the roof of the
Federal Express building at the Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval to cancel a License Agreement
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between Monroe County and the Federal Aviation Administration for
Direction Finder Antenna site at the Key West International
Airport.
Board granted approval to lease a Xerox copy machine
for the Marathon Airport Manager's office.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
contract between Monroe County and McGraw Development, Inc.,
including Change Order (items #7 and #8), to perform emergency
repairs to a nine bay hangar at the Marathon Airport.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Purchase/Service Order, No. 97/98-11, between Monroe County and
URS Greiner, to provide construction phase services for the
Marathon Taxiway Project.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing
for the Key West International Airport, Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) Part 150 Noise Study. Public Hearing to be
held on Wednesday, July 8, 1998, during the regular BOCC Meeting
in Key West, at 10:00 a.m., at the Harvey Government Center in
the Historic Truman School.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Local Mitigation Strategy Plan Inter-Local Agreement between
Monroe County and the City of Key Colony Beach, to develop a
local mitigation strategy plan in compliance with DCA Agreement
98-LM-4H-1554-01-044.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Local Mitigation Strategy Plan Inter-Local Agreement between
Monroe County and the City of Key West, to develop a local
mitigation strategy in compliance with DCA Agreement
98-LM-4H-1554-01-044.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Local Mitigation Strategy Plan Inter-Local Agreement between
Monroe County and the City of Layton to develop a local
mitigation strategy in compliance with DCA Agreement
98-LM-4H-1554-01-044.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and AKH Water Management,
Inc., for the operation and maintenance of the Marathon
Government Center Sewage Treatment Plant, in the amount of
$493.00 per month.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and Island Angles, Inc., for
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janitorial service at the Harvey Government Center at Historic
Truman School (excluding the first floor), including the
Nutrition Site, in the amount of $1,225.00 per month.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Barnes' Alarm
Systems, Inc., for alarm system annual certification, maintenance
and monitoring, in the amount of $19,020.00 per year.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and James Chaplin, Chaplin
Real Estate, for a period of five years with a five year renewal
option, for property located at 4695 Overseas Highway, Marathon,
in the amount of $4,500.00 per month, for office space for the
State Attorney and Public Defender.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Residential Lease for Law Enforcement Officer between Monroe
County and Deputy George Rosemeyer, to reside in one side of the
duplex located on the Marr property, for an amount of rent and
utilities totaling $400.00 per month.
Board granted approval to rescind an existing lease
agreement between Monroe County and Deputy Lisa King who is
resigning from the Monroe County Sheriff's Department AND granted
approval and authorized execution of a one year lease agreement
between Monroe County and a deputy appointed by the Monroe County
Sheriff to reside in one side of the duplex located at the Marr
Property, for an amount of rent and utilities totaling $400.00
per month.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and the Monroe County
School Board for the summer recreation program. The Sheriff's
Department has agreed to cover the cost of the summer recreation
program this year.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 207-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 2).
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RESOLUTION NO. 208-1998
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 (Sch. Item 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 209-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 210-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 211-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 6).
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RESOLUTION NO. 212-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 213-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 214-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 215-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 216-1998
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
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Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 217-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 218-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 219-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 14).
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RESOLUTION NO. 220-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 221-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 222-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 223-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 224-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 19).
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RESOLUTION NO. 225-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 226-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 227-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 228-1998
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 (Sch. Item 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 229-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 230-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 351-1997 (Sch. Item 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 231-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 232-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 27).
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RESOLUTION NO. 233-1998
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 (Sch. Item 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 234-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 235-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 236-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 31).
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RESOLUTION NO. 237-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 238-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
submission of a Grant Application to the Florida Department of
Community Affairs FY99 Anti-Drug Abuse Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 239-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Modification No. 4 to a Memorandum of Agreement No. 940S-89-11-
54-01-030, between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Community Affairs, the Hurricane Andrew Recovery and Rebuilding
Trust Fund.
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Board granted approval to pay $58,661.12 to Johnson,
Anselmo, Murdoch, Burke, and George for legal fees and expenses
incurred in the successful defense of the Karen and Patricia
Bigger vs. Monroe County personal injury claim from 4/1/98
through 5/15/98.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
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service Agreement between Monroe County and BellSouth
Telecommunications, Inc., for megalink service to Meredian
Systems, for a period of five years, saving the County
$67,388.78/year.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution
Customer Maintenance Agreement between Monroe County and
ANDATACO, for the maintenance of the AS400 tape drive and
array, in the amount of $4,992.00 for one year.
of a
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Board granted approval to proceed with the Invasive
Exotic Eradication and Replanting Plan for Sombrero Boulevard,
Marathon.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Special Waterway Projects Program Grant Agreement between Monroe
County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
for channel marker maintenance and installation.
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Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an
allocation from the Boating Improvement Fund of $2,700.00 for the
emergency removal of DV03A2493, DV03A2494 and DV03A2630 located
off of Barcelona Drive, Big Coppitt Key and off of the
Fairgrounds, Key West AND granted approval and authorized
execution of a contract between Monroe County and Arnold's Towing
for the emergency removal of DV03A2493, DV03A2494 and DV03A2630.
RESOLUTION NO. 240-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Subgrant Agreement between Monroe County and the National Council
on the Aging, Inc., for the operation of the Senior Community
Service Employment Program (SCSEP) for program year 1998/99, July
1, 1998 to June 30, 1999.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Memorandum of Agreement between Monroe County and The Alliance
For Aging, Inc., for Medicaid Waiver Program Spending Authority
for SFY 98-99.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Verbal Add On 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 241-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Resolution No. 167-1998 (Verbal Add On 2).
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RESOLUTION NO. 242-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal Add On 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 243-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal Add On 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 244-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Acordia National, the
County's Third Party Administrator, for the Group Benefits
Program, for third and final year as per the stipulations of
their contract, contingent upon final legal review.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment Agreement between Monroe County and 3406 North
Roosevelt Boulevard Corporation, to include a personnel position
for Film Industry Liaison, to become effective as of October 1,
1998. The salary and benefits program will be reflected in the
FY 99 budget.
Board granted approval of an Operations Manual policy
revision pertaining to the Third Cent Administrative Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Global Audience
Providers, Inc., to extend the term of the contract for two (2)
years, terminating on September 30, 2000, with the stipulation
that Global Audience Providers, Inc., shall not limit
participation by Monroe County businesses based on business
category, race, color, sex, religion, age, or national origin.
The remaining provisions of the original contract remain in full
force and effect.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and The Lower Keys
Chamber of Commerce covering the Historic Seacraft Race &
Festival on September 5, 1998, allocated under the Cultural
Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed $4,500.00 to change the
venue of the event from Sunshine Key RV Resort to Sugar loaf Key
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Resort KOA Kampground. All other provisions of the Agreement
dated October 15, 1997 shall remain in full force and effect.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Board granted approval for the transfer of one
buildable lot to Monroe County by Warranty Deed, and one covenant
restricting the property owner to having only one dwelling unit
on two contiguous lots. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 16-1992, these
documents have been filed by the applicants receiving a dwelling
unit allocation award for quarters ending
April 13, 1998.
1 Lot Dedication to Monroe County
Permit
Number
Name on
Agenda Item
Name On
Warranty Deed
Legal
Description
98-1-0088 Wendy Nunn
Wendy Gluck Nunn
Lot 13,Blk 21
Second Addition
Port pine
Heights
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1 Restrictive Covenant For Contiguous Lot
Permit
Number
Name on
Aqenda Item
Name on Restrictive
Covenant
Legal
Description
98-3-0303 Condor
Construction
Condor Construction
Corp.
Lots 9 and 10,
Blk 3, Largo
Sound Park,
Key Largo
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement NO.1, Contract No.
AE-270, between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Transportation, to provide an additional $200,000 in federal and
state grant monies for transportation planning studies and
services and to extend the JPA ending date from June 30, 1998, to
June 30, 1999.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Settlement Agreement between Monroe County, the Florida
Department of Community Affairs and Toppino's, Inc.
Board granted approval to waive Monroe County's Public
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Procurement Policies as they relate to the hiring of Ms. Robin
Dye for the Stormwater Project Manager position. * This item is
reconsidered later in the meeting and approved.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Grant of Conservation Easement Agreement between Monroe County
and M.P. Inc., for Lot 29, Block 7, Harbor Course South, section
Three Ocean Reef Plat #18, PB 7 Page 53.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Grant of Conservation Easement Agreement between Monroe County
and Jean F. Reisinger, for Lot 2, Tract B, Addition to Knowlson
Colony, Key Largo, PB 4 Page 20.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Director of Marine Resources to sign permit applications for
projects approved by the Board and the Marine Facilities Survey
related to Florida Keys Boater's Guide AND granted approval and
authorized execution of a Grant Agreement, No. SWPP 97-21,
between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection.
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RESOLUTION NO. 245-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to hold a special meeting on
June 22, 1998, 10:00 a.m. at the Marathon Government Center, to
discuss adoption of the Marathon Wastewater Facilities Plan.
Board granted approval of one covenant restricting the
property owner to having only one dwelling unit on two contiguous
lots. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 16-1992, these documents have
been filed by the applicants receiving dwelling unit allocation
awards for quarters ending April 13, 1998.
1 Restrictive Covenant for Contiguous Lots
Permit
Number
Name on
Aqenda Item
Name on
Restrictive Covenant
Legal
Description
97-1-1868 Scott and
Donna Januik
Scott and Donna Januik
Lots 2 and 3,
Summer land
Beach,Addtn 3
GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION
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Board adopted the following Resolution approving the
Planning Commission's award to Gildamric Corporation of 35
housing allocations from future ROGO Quarters for the proposed
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Tradewinds Multifamily Affordable Housing Project in Key Largo.
RESOLUTION NO. 246-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum Land Use Growth Management Representation Letter of
Engagement between Monroe County and Morgan & Brookes, dated June
5, 1998, relating to the adoption and implementation of the
Vacation Rental Ordinance.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of a request for expenditures
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, in the total amount of
$184,000.00:
$
800.00
300.00
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$14,000.00
6,000.00
40,000.00
123,000.00
Purchase Halloween bags for all three
substations.
Hats used for children at Sunny Shores
Seacamp, helping children suffering from
Cystic Fibrosis.
Acquire computer driven identification card
system from Lexington Technology, Inc.
Financial support for the costs of insurance,
pool maintenance, transportation, swimming
gear and food and beverages for a final
celebration of the children for the Upper
Keys Community Pool, the Educational
Coalition for Monroe County and the Union
Institute.
Additional sum used to support the IMPACT
money laundering unit based in Coral Gables.
Cost of the Summer Recreation Program of the
County School Board.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
following documents between the Monroe County Sheriff's Office
and the U.S. Department of the Treasury for the Federal Equitable
Sharing Agreement Program for the Monroe County Sheriff's Office:
Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement (Treasury Account) and
-- Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement (Justice Department), as well
as the Federal Annual Certification Report, civil Rights
provision of the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement, and the
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Federal Annual certification Report.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and the Monroe County Sheriff's
Office to provide the services of uniformed deputy sheriff's to
provide law enforcement services at the Key West International
Airport.
Board granted approval of disposition of inventory
items for the second quarter of FY 97/98. Said list is
incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late William "Ted" Ernst, Jr.
RESOLUTION NO. 247-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late David Ringemann.
RESOLUTION NO. 248-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Freeman's
appointment of Charles Ingraham to the Florida Keys Council for
the Handicapped, replacing Helen Gerbracht whose term has
expired. Mr. Ingraham's term will expire April, 2001.
Board approved Commissioner Reich's appointments of
Peggy Grant and John Rolli to the Health & Human Services
Nominating Committee.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval of a Special Board of county
Commissioners Meeting, Monday, July 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m., at the
Marathon Government Center, to discuss the Islamorada transition
and approve provisions of an Interlocal Agreement.
COUNTY CLERK
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FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
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Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Care Center for
Mental Health, in the amount of $1,050.00; Deborah a. Harrison,
in the amount of $250.00; Guillermo Marcovici, in the amount of
$900.00; James Holbrook, in the amount of $350.00.
WITNESS COORDINATION, Travel and Per Diem, in the amount of
$1,755.20; Payroll, in the amount of $165.00.
COURT ORDERED ATTORNEY CONFLICT, Carl Palomino, in the
amount of $1,560.00; Candida Cobb, in the amount of $900.00;
Charles Milligan, in the amount of $726.00; cunningham,
Albritton, Miller, Crimella & Hamilton, in the amount of $956.25.
TRAVEL EXPENSES, Conflict Attorney Travel & Per Diem, in the
amount of $1,541.76.
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SHERIFF EXTRADITION, Richard D. Roth, in the amount of
$2,305.92.
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES ALL, state of Florida, in the amount
of $12.00.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Amy Landry, in the amount of
$127.50; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $874.25;
Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $963.50; Martin Leshaw,
in the amount of $631.92; American Court Reporting, in the amount
of $69.00; O'Brien and Levine, in the amount of $137.50; Suzanne
Ex, in the amount of $502.00.
COURT INTERPRETER, Estrella Garcia, in the amount of
$401.68; Jenine Ouillette, in the amount of $115.00; Jose R.
Menendez, in the amount of $537.32; Julia Seward, in the amount
of $125.00; Loan Fernandez, in the amount of $40.00; Mary Lou
Waas, in the amount of $60.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of
$175.00; Rachael Radmaker, in the amount of $175.00; Rosana
Giorgio, in the amount of $25.00; Sergio Alvarez, in the amount
of $95.00; William Waddell, in the amount of $110.00.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the fOllowing Warrants:
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GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), 306616-307496, in the
amount of $5,241,581.01.
Board officially approved the County commission Meeting
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Minutes of April 8, 9 and 22, 1998.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution setting the
date, time and place for a Public Hearing concerning the proposed
abandonment of a portion of sixth Avenue West, Cudjoe Gardens,
sixth Addition, Cudjoe Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 249-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Section 16-1(b), Monroe County Code, abandonment of a
rights-of-way; 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.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Subordination Agreement between Monroe County and Richard and
Deanna Banks.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
abandonment of rights-of-way.
RESOLUTION NO. 250-1998
See Res. Book No. 138, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Consulting Contract between Monroe County and the
law firm of Graham & Moody, to conduct lobbying activities on
behalf of Monroe County.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending section 9.5-490.2(e) (2), Monroe County Code, in order to
provide that municipalities may impose county impact fees within
their municipality and, by interlocal agreement with the County,
retain a portion thereof while remitting the remainder to the
County; providing for severability; providing for the repeal of
ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for providing for
inclusion in the Code of Ordinances; providing for an effective
date.
Motion carried unanimously.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Growth Management Director Bob Herman addressed the
Board concerning the Adoption of the Annual Assessment of Public
Facilities Capacity for 1998. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
postpone the item to the July 1998 BOCC meeting in Key West at a
time approximate. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval and authorizing execution of
a Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County and the
Florida Department of Transportation to fund the East Martello
Environmental Enhancement Project, Contract No. AF 776. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Public Works Director Dent pierce addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval to repair 11.5 miles of
Loop Road, Mainland Monroe County, to make it passable. Motion
carried unanimously.
County Engineer Dave Koppel addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval to award bid and
authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and L
& S Concrete Restoration, Inc., for the No Name Key Bridge Repair
project. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman granting approval and authorizing
execution of Change Order No. 8 between Monroe County and D. L.
Porter Construction, Inc. for the Key West International Airport
Terminal Renovations in the amount of $28,080. Motion carried
unanimously.
County Engineer Dave Koppel addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval to issue a purchase order
to D.L. Porter Construction, Inc. in the amount of $54,860 for
additions and modifications at the Crawl Key Training Facility.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Douglass
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Reich
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
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Mayor London
Motion carried.
Yes
The new Construction Manager, Stephen W. Piazza was
formally introduced to the Board.
County Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval to adopt plan changes to
the Employee Benefit Plan and authorizing execution of plan
amendment. An additional amendment was also made by the Board as
follows:
1. PPO Networks:
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A) Out of Network Disincentive - All charges for
providers/facilities not in our Preferred
Provider Organization (PPO) will be paid at
10% below standard co-payment percentages:
70/30 instead of 80/20 and 90/10 instead of
100/0. On page ii, Paragraph four (4) delete
the following: "...without any penalties for
not using the networks." Add the
following: Failure to utilize a provider from
our PPO will result in a 10% reduction of
benefits for those services.
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Add the words: "Does not apply to covered
individuals who permanently reside at a
significant distance from network providers."
at the end of the above paragraph.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director Dent pierce informed the Board
that sand had been delivered at all the County beaches.
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Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. After Board
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded
by Commissioner Douglass granting approval to advertise an
Ordinance to amend section 2-1 of the County Code authorizing the *
County Administrator to approve, sign and execute change orders
up to $25,000 or 5% of the contract amount, which ever is
greater; that the Administrator will provide notice twenty-four
(24) hours in advance of approval of change orders; and will make
a monthly report to the Board of all approved change orders.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
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commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London No
Motion carried.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to re-open the Agenda for item J-4
concerning the approval to waive Monroe County's Public
Procurement Policies as they relate to the hiring of Ms. Robin
Dye for the Stormwater Project Manager position. Motion carried
unanimously. H. T. Pontin, Growth Management Director Bob
Herman; and County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the
Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Freeman
and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting approval of Staff
recommendation to approve the employment of Robin Dye as the
Stormwater Project Manager in accordance with Monroe County
Personnel Policies to fulfill the contract requirements between
the South Florida Management District and Monroe County and waive
the requirement for Monroe County's Procurement Policy. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an
Ordinance defining personal watercraft; Prohibiting the operation
of 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
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exemptions; Providing for severability; Providing for the repeal
of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for
incorporation into the Code of Ordinances; and providing for an
effective date. The Board accepted public input with the
following individuals addressing the Board: Peggy Mathews,
Andrew Anderson, Howard Mooney, Darrelyn Dixon, Raymond Dargis,
David Ritz, representing the Ocean Reef Community Association;
Vicki Bucholtz, representing the Duck Key Property Owners
Association; Gary Ellis, Karen Lee, representing the Florida Keys
Wild Bird Center; Jim Hurley, Juanita Greene, Bobbe Dooley, H. T.
Pontin, Wayne Kozak, Alvin Crockett, Eugene Shinkevich,
representing the Florida Keys citizen's Coalition; Sally Pinz,
Martha Smith, Fred Sluth, Capt. Mills. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner
Douglass to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
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Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 019-1998
See Ord. Book No. 47 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman granting approval for the County Attorney
to advertise amendments to include North Whale Harbor Channel &
Little Duck Key in the above Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an
Ordinance revising 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. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 020-1998
See Ord. Book No. 47 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval to waive Personnel
Policies and Procedures 7.01D Annual Leave Pay Upon Separation in
order to payout annual leave before enrolling in the Florida
Retirement System Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP).
Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA / BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman granting approval of the clarification of
language in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Monroe
County and the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Douglass
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Reich
Mayor London
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Growth Management Director Bob Herman discussed work
with state agencies in regards to neighborhood central
collection systems and the Carrying Capacity Study for Monroe
County.
County Administrator James Roberts discussed the trip
to Washington where he and Mr. Herman attended in order to obtain
$4.3 million for wastewater funding.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor London discussed with the Board the Future Land
Use Development Regulations regarding fences. Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to toll
the fine concerning Sandra L. Glynn - Case L 5 90-90. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to rescind action regarding the referendum
for the November General Election Ballot for purposes of
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redeveloping Key Largo. Said item was discussed at the May 14,
1998, BOCC meeting in Key Largo. See minutes page 98/155 and
98/156. Motion carried unanimously.
commissioner Douglass updated the Board on the Disabled
American Veteran (DAV) building in Marathon.
MISCELLANEOUS
Representatives of the Rural Health Network gave a
presentation of the Healthy Kids Insurance Program for Board of
County Commissioners' participation due to changes in the Florida
statistics. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded
by Commissioner Douglass granting approval of the request in the
amount of $21,350 - Fiscal Year 98/99. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Department of Community Affairs Planning Manager for
the Florida Keys, Ty Symroski introduced personnel from the
united States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Florida
Department of Transportation (FOOT). The following individuals
addressed the Board: Debra Harrison, representing the World
wildlife Federation; Bill Lemon, Attorney David Paul Horan, and
H. T. Pontin. Growth Management Director Bob Herman also
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Mayor London directing Staff to participate with
other agencies in the development of a Memorandum of
Understanding for development of a Habitat Conservation Plan
(HCP) for the Key Deer and associated species on Big pine Key.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
SOUNDING BOARD
Joel Rosenblatt, P.E. presented to the Board a
government study conducted by the National Science Foundation
under EPA sponsorship entitled "Managing Wastewater in Coastal
Urban Areas". The Board took no official action.
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The following individuals addressed the Board
concerning the casino boat - Upper Keys citizens Association:
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William Brown, representing Ocean Cay Property Owners
Association, Inc.; Eugene Shinkevich, representing the Florida
Keys citizen's Coalition; Capt. Mills, Jill Patterson, Dave
Spitznagel, representing the Port Largo Residential Property
Owner's Association. Attorney Ralf Brookes with the law firm of
Morgan & Brookes gave an update on the status of the Key Largo
Casino case. The Board continued with public input - Lee
Chamberlain, Hyatt Hodgon, Fred Nickerson and Dagny Johnson,
representing the Upper Keys citizens' Association; and Robert
Schneider, representing the Big pine Key civic Association.
County Attorney James T. Hendrick also addressed the Board. The
Board took no official action.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
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Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
adopt the fOllowing Resolution recognizing the need for
improvements to the wastewater systems and requesting Congress to
provide additional funding for the implementation of the
Wastewater Master Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 251-1998
See Res. Book No. 138 which is incorporated herein by reference.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste Director Clark Lake and County
Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board concerning the
approval to negotiate with Waste Management, Inc. of Florida an
agreement for the processing, transportation and marketing of
recyclable, and such other related operations as may be
available. The following individuals addressed the Board: Tina
Warren, Bill Redman, representing BFI; and Bettye Chaplin. After
Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval per Staff
recommendation of the item. Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
County Engineer Dave Koppel and Mr. Roberts addressed
the Board concerning the approval of contract with Wallace,
Roberts & Todd to develop a master plan for the Marathon
Community Park & Marina, and authorization for Mayor to execute
-- same. The following individuals addressed the Board: Lynn
Mapes, representing the Marathon Economic Development Council;
Sara Edwards, Michelle Card, Pamela Bauer, John Fernsler,
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representing Wallace, Roberts & Todd; Bettye Chaplin, George
Neugent and Kirby Scheimann. After discussion, motion was made
by commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Reich to
recognize an impasse in negotiations with Wallace, Roberts & Todd
and direct staff to negotiate a contract with Bender & Associates
(the second bidder) for approval at the Special Board of County
Commissioners' meeting on July 6, 1998. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a
Resolution transmitting to the Florida Department of Community
Affairs the request by Marilyn and Ginger Henderson to change the
Future Land Use Map of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive
Plan from Residential Medium (RM) to Residential High (RR) for
property described as part of parcels 5-G and 6A of Sombrero
Properties, Boot Key, located in section 15, Township 66 South,
Range 32 East and has the real estate identification number
355300. The property is located on Sombrero Beach Boulevard at
approximately mile marker 50. Planning Director, Timothy McGarry
and Donald Craig on behalf of the applicant addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to adopt the following Resolution. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 252-1998
See Res. Book No. 138 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning the adoption of
the Marathon Wastewater Facilities Plan with Phased
Implementation for the Little Venice Area (Oceanside from Vaca
Cut to 94th Street). Marine Resources Director George Garrett
addressed the Board. Ken Williams, Consulting Engineer and Wendy
Nero, Public Outreach Coordinator with CH2MHill updated the Board
on Monroe County's Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan. The Board
accepted public input with the fOllowing individuals addressing
the Board: David Byers, Dick Ramsey, Bill Shaw, Edward McGraw,
Virginia Hoffman, Frank Hoffman, Tommy Thompson, Ken Duffy,
Bettye Chaplin, Lorraine Byers and Diana Jones. The Board took
no official action.
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commissioner Douglass excused himself from the meeting.
A Public Hearing was held concerning remedial
amendments to Ordinance No. 051-1997 (Vested Rights and
Beneficial Use), which was rejected in part by the Department of
Community Affairs (DCA). Attorney Ralf Brookes with the law firm
of Morgan & Brookes addressed the Board. There was no public
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input. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance adopting
Land Development Regulations to implement the Beneficial Use and
Vested Rights provisions of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan;
Establishing Procedures, Standards and Criteria for Beneficial
Use and Vested Rights Determinations. Motion carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Douglass not present.
ORDINANCE NO. 021-1998
See Ord. Book No. 47 which is incorporated herein by reference.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
An update on legal issues was given by Mr. Brookes
concerning Tradewinds/McDonalds; Burnham; Bennett; creation of a
Village development ordinance; and Rathkamp.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
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Mr. John O'Daniel addressed the Board concerning
Special Master Randy Sadtler and the costs of unsettled Monroe
County lawsuits. During discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Reich requesting the County Attorney's Office to
provide cost figures with their litigation report. During
discussion, motion was withdrawn. Captain Mills and County
Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the Board. The Board took
no official action.
Betty Vail addressed the Board concerning the benefits
and shortcoming of creating an Airport Authority. Motion was
made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
refer this matter to Staff and the airport consultant for a
recommendation back to the Board. Dick Ramsey addressed the
Board. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Douglass
not present.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator James Roberts advised the Board
that he had received a request from the Education Coalition for
the use of Channel 16 for political debates. After discussion,
the matter was referred back to the County Administrator for
further review.
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Mr. Roberts addressed the Board concerning recent Code
Enforcement action concerning Code Enforcement Special Master
Randy Sadtler. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and
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seconded by Commissioner Freeman to remove Special Master Randy
Sadtler effective June 22, 1998, and to send Mr. Sadtler a
notice. After further discussion, a substitute motion was
offered by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to schedule the termination of the Contract with Special
Master Randy Sadtler for the June 22, 1998, Special Meeting and
to provide notice to Mr. Sadtler. Captain Mills and Bettye
Chaplan addressed the Board. Roll call vote was unanimous with
Commissioner Douglass not present.
Mark A. Funnen, Style Ventures, Inc. addressed the
Board concerning the consideration of a request by a Florida firm
representing a German company to have a Florida Keys inline
skating event and to have a support letter prepared by the
County. The Board took no official action.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
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County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the Board
concerning the Village of Islamorada Resolution No. 98-1. Motion
was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman directing the County Attorney to respond to the Village
of Islamorada that their Resolution No. 98-1 does not comply with
the Florida Statutes. Motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Douglass not present.
Mr. Hendrick advised the Board that David Paul Horan
attorney for Michael Panizza and Finley Ricard (agenda item S.7)
and Michael Gilbert and William Lemon (agenda item S.9) requested
that those items be postponed to the July 6, 1998, Special Board
of County Commissioners' meeting in Marathon. Motion was made by
Mayor London and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to postpone the
items. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Douglass
not present.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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