07/08/1998 Regular
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, July 8, 1998
Key West, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m., on the above date, at the
Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Shirley Freeman,
Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey and Commissioner Mary Kay Reich.
Mayor Jack London was absent, and Commissioner Douglass arrived
later in the meeting. 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 Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to approve all additions, corrections and
deletions. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Retirement Award was presented to Mary Hunt, Attendant
at Bayshore Manor, Social Services.
Retirement Plaque was presented to Julia Lang,
custodian, Facilities Maintenance Department, Public Works
Division.
Mayor's Proclamation was presented to Mel Fisher and
Committee for "Mel Fisher Appreciation Day", whereas Monroe
County recognizes Monday, July 20, 1998 as Mel Fisher Day.
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Mayor's Proclamation was presented to Reef Relief
members and volunteers, whereas Monroe County recognizes July 26
thru August 1, 1998 as Reef Awareness Week.
Employee of the Month Award for the month of April,
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1998, was presented to Tom Cockrell, Library Driver Clerk, Key
West Library, Community Services Division.
County Administrator James Roberts discussed the City
of Key West waiving permitting fees for the County for
construction at Jackson Square. Motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner Freeman authorizing the County
Administrator to send a Letter of Appreciation to the City of Key
West for their cooperation.
BULK APPROVALS
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for
janitorial service for the Plantation Key Government Complex.
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Board granted approval to advertise for bids for
elevator inspection and maintenance contract for twenty (20)
elevators located in county buildings.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Amendment between Monroe County and Island Angles, Inc.,
to increase the contract amount for Jackson Square janitorial
service, from $5,165.00 per month to $5,247.64 per month
(increased by CPI - 1.6%, in accordance with Article 3.04B of the
contract agreement).
Board granted approval of a short list committee to
rank consultant proposals for planning and design services of the
Upper Keys Community Pool and Aquatic Center. Committee will
consist of the following: 1) County Administrator, 2) County
Engineer, 3) County Parks Planner, 4) Representative from the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and 5) Representative of the
Key Largo Community Pool Organization.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and Fred McGilvray, Inc., for the
design and installation of an automatic fire sprinkler protection
system at the Bayshore Manor.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
submission of the Recycling and Education Grant Application to
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Fiscal
Year 1998.
RESOLUTION NO. 255-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
submission of the Litter Control and Prevention Grant Application
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to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Fiscal
Year 1998.
RESOLUTION NO. 256-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
submission of the Solid Waste Tire Grant Application to the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Fiscal Year
1998.
RESOLUTION NO. 257-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
submission of the Small County Solid Waste Grant Application to
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Fiscal
Year 1998.
RESOLUTION NO. 258-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval of the reappointments of Dr.
Bruce waite and Mike Ozegovich and the appointment of Peter
Horton, replacing Commissioner Shirley Freeman, to the Jobs &
Education Partnership Regional Board (JEP) for Dade and Monroe
County.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Justo Maqueira for the
JTPA Office, located at 3127 Riviera Drive, Key West, in the a
mount of $900.00 per month, including utilities.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and A.S.A.P., Inc., for the
emergency repair of channel markers # 15 and # 16, located in
Windley Key Channel.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing &
Assistance for the emergency repair of channel markers # 3 and #
5 at the entrance to Breezeswept Beach Estates, Ramrod Key.
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Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution authorizing an
allocation from the Boating Improvement Fund of $13,200.00 for
the removal of three large vessels in Boot Key Harbor, Marathon,
AND granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract
between Monroe County and Homestead Marine Services for the
removal of DV03A2591, DV03A2603 and DV03A2605, located in Boot
Key Harbor, Marathon.
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RESOLUTION NO. 259-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an
allocation from the Boating Improvement Fund of $1,035.00 for the
emergency removal of DV03A2551 located off of Woman Key AND
granted approval and authorized execution of a contract between
Monroe County and Arnold's Towing for the emergency removal of
DV03A2551 located off of Woman Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 260-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an
allocation from the Boating Improvement Fund of $990.00 for the
emergency removal of DV03A2667 located off of United States Coast
Guard Base Key West And granted approval and authorized execution
of a Contract between Monroe County and Arnold's Towing for the
emergency removal of DV03A2667 located off of the U.S.C.G. Base,
Key West.
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RESOLUTION NO. 261-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
a contract, pending approval of the County Attorney, between
Monroe County and Community Asphalt, Inc., for the Marathon
Airport Taxiway project.
Board granted approval to rescind the lease agreements
approved at the January 15, 1997 Commission Meeting between
Monroe County and American Eagle, for space at the Key West
International Airport, and the Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval to rescind the lease agreement
approved at the January 15, 1997 Commission Meeting between
Monroe County and COMAIR, for space at the Key West International
Airport.
Board granted approval of the appointment of Linda Test
to the Key West International Airport Ad-Hoc Committee on Noise,
replacing Susan Kent who has been reassigned by American Eagle.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Service Order between Monroe County and URS Greiner, to perform
an updated Rates and Charges Study, for the Key West
International Airport and the Marathon Airport.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Grant Agreement, project no. 3-12-0044-1388, between Monroe
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County and the Federal Aviation Administration to fund
construction of the Marathon Airport taxiway improvements.
Board granted approval of Capital Improvement Projects
for Passenger Facility Charge Application #4, and authorization
for Peter Horton to execute application as agent.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Service Agreement Renewal between Monroe County and Insurance
Servicing and Adjusting Company as Third Party Administrator for
Workers Compensation.
Board granted approval to extend the contract between
Monroe County and Keys Physician-Hospital Alliance for the
Employer-Provider Network and utilization Review and Case
Management Services for the County's Employee Benefit Plan. This
contract automatically renews unless decided otherwise by the
BOCC.
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Board granted approval to renew airport liability
insurance for policy year July 27, 1998-1999, and to pay the
renewal premium of $53,624.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Residential Lease Agreement between Monroe County as the
governing body of the Duck Key Security District, and Wayne F.
Rice and Susan Rice, and Hawk's Cay Investors.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 262-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 263-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 264-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 429-1997 (Sch. Item 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 265-1998
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See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following resolution amending
Resolution No. 490-1997 (Sch. Item 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 266-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 432-1997 (Sch. Item 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 267-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 431-1997 (Sch. Item 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 268-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 269-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 270-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 271-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 272-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 12).
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See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following resolution amending
Resolution No. 077-1998 (Sch. Item 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 274-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following resolution amending
Resolution No. 476-1997 (Sch. Item 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 275-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 276-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 16).
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RESOLUTION NO. 277-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
a Contract between Monroe County and Safety Equipment Company,
for fire protective clothing for Key Largo Volunteer Fire
Department, District 6, in an amount not to exceed the budgeted
allocation.
Board granted approval to purchase 911 recording
equipment from Dictaphone Corporation under Florida State
Contract 725-630-97-1.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Wheeled Coach, for the
purchase of one 1998 Type III Ambulance, for the total amount of
$80,609.26.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal Add on 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 278-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Verbal Add On 2).
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RESOLUTION NO. 279-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 367-1997 (Verbal Add On 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 280-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 177-1998 (Verbal Add On 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 281-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 371-1997 (Verbal Add On 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 282-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 370-1997 (Verbal Add On 6).
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RESOLUTION NO. 283-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 372-1997 (Verbal Add On 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 284-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal Add On 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 285-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Holiday Isle
Resort & Marina covering "Islamorada Offshore Challenge", Third
Penny DAC IV allocation, in the amount of $15,000.00, FY 98, to
change the date of the event from October 3, 1998 to October 10,
1998.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
-- Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 286-1998
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See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County, the Florida Department of
Community Affairs, and Cudjoe Enterprises, Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Grant of Conservation Easement Agreement between Monroe County
and James E. & Pamela J. Kraner, for Lot 15, Block 2, Knights Key
Village, as recorded in PB 5, Page 84, Sec. 8-66-32.
Board granted approval of the transfer of two buildable
lots 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. 016-1992,
these documents have been filed by the applicants receiving a
dwelling unit allocation award for quarters ending April 13,
1998.
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2 Lot Dedications to Monroe county
Permit
Number
Name on
Agenda Item
Name on
Warranty Deed
Legal
Descriotion
98-1-0397 David & Linda
Shields
David & Linda
Shields
Lot 9,Blk 19,
Palm Villa, Big
pine Key
96-3-3705 Sergio & Pastora
Sotolongo
Sergio & Pastora
Sotolongo
Lot 24, Blk 7,
Palma Sola, Key
Largo
1 Restrictive Covenant For contiguous Lot
Permit
Number
Name on
Aqenda Item
Name on Restrict.
Covenant
Legal
Description
98-3-0673 Michael Hodes &
Lon Cowart
Michael Hodes &
Cowart
Lots 18,19,
Blk 16,Palma
Sola,Key Largo
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Board granted approval to transfer the Data General
computer system from the Growth Management Division to the Monroe
County Sheriff's Department.
Board adopted the following Resolution establishing
authorized representatives for submission of a grant application
REVISION
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to the u.s. Environmental Protection Agency.
RESOLUTION NO. 287-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval for one covenant restricting the
property owner to having only one dwelling unit on two contiguous
lots. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 16-1992, the document has been
filed by the applicant receiving a dwelling unit allocation award
for the quarter ending April 13, 1998.
1 Restrictive Covenant For contiguous Lot
Permit
Number
Name
Aqenda Item
Name on Restrict.
Covenant
Legal
Description
98-1-0673 John & Lisa Jackson
Same
Lots 20 & 21
Blk 4, Indian
Mounds SID
Sugar loaf Key
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
revised Tri-Party Agreement between Monroe County, Islamorada,
Village of Islands, and the Florida Department of Community
Affairs, concerning Rate of Growth (ROGO) allocations.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Transitional Agreement between Monroe County and Islamorada,
Village of Islands, regarding building, zoning and code
enforcement functions.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution providing for
the reassignment of members to the Monroe County Substance Abuse
Policy Advisory Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 288-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
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Board granted approval of a request for
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, in the total
$57,500.00:
$ 1,000.00
$ 2,000.00
expenditures
amount of
The Domestic Abuse Shelter.
Authority to reprogram a previously
approved item for The Salvation Army.
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$30,000.00
Replenish TRAP funds.
$10,000.00
Donation to Big Brothers/Big sisters of
Monroe County.
$14,000.00
$
500.00
Upgrade bus used by Cadet Program.
New scanner/fax/copy machine for
Sheriff's Aide.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board adopted the following Resolution urging Congress
to adopt legislation providing for a tax credit for costs
incurred in repairing and renovating historic residential
property.
RESOLUTION NO. 289-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Catherine Pease Albury.
RESOLUTION NO. 290-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval of the Marathon Economic
Development Council, Inc., as the interim Manager for the County
owned marina in Marathon, and authorized staff to negotiate a
contract for Board approval.
Board granted approval of the appointment of James
Malloch, Project Manager in the County Administrator's office, as
a board member for the South Florida Resource Conservation and
Development Council, Inc.
Board granted approval of the reappointments of Irving
Eyster, Shirley Albury, and Jim Clupper to the Monroe County
Matecumbe Historical Board, and the appointment of Rachel
Lockhart to fulfill Duncan Mathewson's term who has recently
resigned from the Board. Ms. Lockhart's term will expire July,
2000.
-- Board reviewed the quarterly financial documents as
prepared by the Office of Management and Budget.
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COUNTY
CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Guidance Clinic
of the Middle Keys, in the amount of $300.00; Leslie Morgan, in
the amount of $700.00.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, UMDC Department of Pathology, in
the amount of $900.00.
WITNESS COORDINATION, Travel and Per Diem, in the
amount of $3,697.94; Payroll, in the amount of $190.00.
COURT ORDERED ATTORNEY CONFLICT, Amanda Maxwell, in the
amount of $1,040.45; Candida Cobb, in the amount of $350.00;
Cunningham, Albritton, Miller, Heffernan, Crimella & Hamilton, in
the amount of $2,574.75; David AUdlin, in the amount of
$7,018.75; Manuel Garcia, in the amount of $650.00; Mark Simms,
in the amount of $2,500.00; Mitchell Denker, in the amount of
$5,100.00; Peary Fowler, in the amount of $1,218.75; Richard
Behr, in the amount of $1,397.40; Stephen Isherwood, in the
amount of $4,556.25; Timothy Nicholas Thomes, in the amount of
$2,535.85; Roberta Fine, in the amount of $1,487.12.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Amy Landry, in the amount of
$634.00; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $1,077.25;
Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $2,558.60; Fred W.
Jeske, in the amount of $4,657.50; Joe Troiano, Inc., in the
amount of $50.00; National reporting, in the amount of $60.00;
Office reporting, in the amount of $46.00; Official Reporting
Service, in the amount of $108.00; Peg Goodrich, in the amount of
$106.30; Suzanne Ex, in the amount of $3,492.75; Louis Berman, in
the amount of $253.66; Susan Davis, in the amount of $40.00;
Vicky Lynn Doty, in the amount of $1,953.50.
COURT INTERPRETER, AT&T Language Line, in the amount of
$411.60; Estrella Garcia, in the amount of $610.68; Gerson Laino,
in the amount of $1,652.57; Grace Krulasik, in the amount of
$50.00; Jenine Ouillette, in the amount of $50.00; Jiri Dolezal,
in the amount of $25.00; Jose Menendez, in the amount of
$1,255.52; Mario Baldatti, in the amount of $339.58; Mary Lou
Waas, in the a mount of $285.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of
$235.00; Ramon Grau, in the amount of $50.00; Rosana Giorgio, in
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Yolande Findlay, in the amount of $35.00; William Waddell, in the
amount of $370.00.
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OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR CIRCUIT CRIMINAL,
Travel and Per Diem for James Nolan, in the amount of $112.50;
Patricia Docherty, in the amount of $447.98; Richard Wunsch, in
the amount of $139.90; Rolando Castineyra, in the amount of
$99.90; Avis Rent A Car, in the amount of $147.46; Hibiscus
Hotel, in the amount of $601.94; Key west Travel, in the amount
of $782.00.
SHERIFF EXTRADITION, Richard D. Roth, in the amount of
$13,110.16
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES - ALL, state of Florida, in the
amount of $921.40.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), 307497-309871, in the
amount of $9,758,614.69.
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Board officially approved the County Commission Meeting
Minutes of May 13 & 14, 1998.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Sections 14-32, 14-33, 14-34, and 14-35, Monroe County
Code, concerning the Commission on the status of Women; revising
the appointment provisions of the Article; providing for branch
meetings; 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 to advertise an Ordinance
amending Section 13.5-3, Monroe County Code, prohibiting the
parking of recreational vehicles and campers in a fenced area
surrounding the FAA Tower at Higgs Beach; 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
~ Mutual Release and Covenant Not To Sue by and between Monroe
County, Superboat International PrOductions, Inc., Conch Republic
Racing Association and Tinsley Advertising and Marketing, Inc.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
satisfaction of Mortgage under the SHIP for First Time Homebuyers
- Willie L. Anderson and Joanne C. Anderson.
Board adopted the following Resolution responding to
the City of Key West's petition to comply with Section
125.01(6) (a), Florida statutes, regarding the Sheriff's
Department Budget and Building and Planning Department budgets
and use of City ad valorem revenues in unincorporated Monroe
County.
RESOLUTION NO. 291-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 196-1998 which evidenced the Board's approval of
Recommended Orders of Determination of Vested Rights, in order to
delete reference to applicant Charles E. Matthews, Jr.
RESOLUTION NO. 292-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Impact Fee Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and Key
Colony Beach, for the collection and distribution of impact fees.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Senior Director of Office Management and Budget John
Carter and Clerk of Court Danny L. Kolhage addressed the Board.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Reich granting approval and authorizing
execution, subject to the renegotiation of terms of payment of
the Contract, between Monroe County and David M. Griffith &
Association to update Monroe County's full cost and OMB Circular
cost allocation plan.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste Management Director Clark Lake updated the
Board on the Solid Waste Management Recycling Contract.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
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Resolution renouncing and disclaiming any right of the County and
the Public in and to a portion of sixth Avenue West, Cudjoe
Gardens, sixth Addition, Cudjoe Key, Monroe County, Florida.
There was no pUblic input. Motion was made by Commissioner
Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 293-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance creating Sec. 2-332(A), Monroe County Code, providing
for funding of art in new public construction and major
renovation projects; 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. The following individuals addressed
the Board: Leda Seigal, Martin Groffman, Monica Haskell,
Executive Director of the Monroe Council of the Arts; Nance
Frank, Bill Andersen, Marcia Kreitman, Madeline Burnside, Art
Kara, George Scott, Kevin O'Brien, representing the Key West Art
& Historical Society; and Bob Kranz. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Freeman to continue the item to the next
Board meeting. Motion died for lack of a second. County
Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was then
made by Mayor pro tem Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Reich
to deny the Ordinance. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
commissioner Freeman No
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor pro tem Harvey Yes
Motion carried.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of 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. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to continue to the next Board meeting in Key
Largo. Motion carried unanimously.
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending Sec. 9.5-490.2(e) (2), M.C.C. in order to
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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
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 Reich and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt
the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 023-1998
See Ord. Book No. 48, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 019-1998 by
prohibiting the operation of personal watercraft in the North
Whale Harbor Channel and within 1200 feet of the shoreline of
Duck Key; Amending section 9 of Ordinance No. 019-1998 in order
to clarify the effective date of such Ordinance; 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. The following individuals addressed the Board: Gary
Jones, Andrew Anderson, H. T. Pontin, Howard Mooney, J. P. Yates,
Aaron D. Sipe, Peggy Mathews, Kristen Brenner, Vicki Bucholtz,
Loraine Casella, Tom Cherniavsky, and Raymond Kozlowski. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded
by Mayor pro tem Harvey to continue the Public Hearing to the
next Board meeting in Marathon with a request from the Duck Key
Property Owners Association for their recommendation. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Mayor pro tem Harvey directing Staff to provide an estimate of
the costs of marking the 1200 feet in every area covered by
Ordinance No. 019-1998 to date and the source of funding. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the
above Ordinance with the North Whale Harbor Channel portion.
Motion died for lack of a second.
A Public Hearing was held on the Noise Compatibility
Program for the Key West International Airport. Community
services Director Peter Horton; Deborah Murphy, Project Manager
with URS Greiner; and R. L. Blazevic addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
~ Commissioner Freeman granting approval to send the Noise
Compatibility Program to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Motion carried unanimously.
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A Public Hearing was held concerning the adoption of a
Stipulated Settlement Agreement with the Florida Department of
Community Affairs for resolving the issue of the Department's
finding of not in compliance for the comprehensive plan text
amendment adopted by Ordinance No. 039-1997. Planning Director
Timothy McGarry addressed the Board. There was no public input.
Motion was made by commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval and authorizing execution of
the Stipulated Settlement Agreement, DOAH Case No. 98-0792GM
Department of community Affairs, Petitioner vs. Monroe County,
Respondent and Fowler, Fowler, Lesko and Van Fleet, Intervenors.
Motion carried unanimously.
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A Public Hearing was held for the purpose of selecting
an entity to serve as the Community Action Agency for Monroe
County in order to participate in the Community Services Block
Grant Program. There was no public input. Grants Manager Dee
Lloyd addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich
and seconded by commissioner Freeman directing Staff to proceed
with the selection of an entity that meets the eligibility
requirements to participate in the program. Motion carried
unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
County Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to allow two (2) candidate's
forums by Monroe County Children's Coalition and the Education
Coalition prior to the September primary and the November general
election. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director Peter Horton and Mil
Reisert with URS Greiner, Inc., discussed with the Board a Monroe
County Airport Authority and approval of a Purchase Service Order
to URS Greiner, Inc., to conduct a study to investigate the
feasibility of establishing an Airport Authority. Motion was
made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Mayor pro tem Harvey
to not approve the Purchase Service Order. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Reich
Mayor pro tem Harvey
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
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GROWTH
MANAGEMENT
Representatives from the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) gave a presentation on status of the
Department's study of turn, acceleration, and deceleration lanes
on u.s. 1 in Monroe County from the north end of the Cow Key
Channel Bridge to Mile Marker 106.7. The Board took no official
action.
Planning Director Timothy McGarry; Growth Management
Director Bob Herman and representatives of URS Greiner discussed
with the Board approval of the Annual Assessment of Public
Facilities Capacity for 1998. H. T. Pontin, Attorney David Paul
Horan, Russell Moore, Kathie Rockett, and Bill Lemon addressed
the Board.
commissioner Douglass arrived at the meeting.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of the document entitled
Annual Assessment of Public Facilities Capacity for 1998 with
replacement page 19 and the date on the front cover. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
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DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Shirley Freeman, Commissioner
Yvonne Harper, and Chairman Keith Douglass.
Acting Public Safety Director Norm Leggett addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded
by Commissioner Harper to adopt the following Resolution
rescinding Resolution No. 199-1998 and Interlocal Agreement for
Use of Business Property; and authorizing the Mayor of Monroe
County, Florida to sign and execute on behalf of Monroe County a
Business Lease with the School Board of Monroe County for the use
of business property for temporary housing of EMS personnel; at a
cost of $300 a month. Motion carried unanimously.
-- RESOLUTION NO. 294-1998
See Res. Book No. 139, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Fire Rescue Coordinator Eddie Castro addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harper granting approval and authorizing execution
of an Amendment to the Fire Rescue Services Agreement between the
Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District and the Conch
Key, Big Coppitt, Big pine Key, Islamorada, Layton, Marathon, and
Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Department's, Inc., concerning
reimbursement of incidental expenses. Motion carried
unanimously.
Paul Galloway, Fire Chief of the stock Island Volunteer
Fire Department; Scott H. Young of the Big Coppitt Volunteer Fire
Department; and County Administrator James Roberts addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harper granting approval of Staff recommendation for
the temporary relocation of Tanker-pumper 15 from the Stock
Island Fire Department to the Big Coppitt Volunteer Fire
Department. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harper granting approval and authorizing execution
of a Contract between the Board of Governors of the Lower and
Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District and Pride, Inc., for the
refurbishment of Tankers 24 and 47 assigned to Sugarloaf
Volunteer Fire Department and Conch Key Volunteer Fire Department
in the amount not to exceed $125,000. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harper and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of Award of Bid and
authorizing execution of Agreement between the Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District and Safety Equipment Company for
fire protective clothing in the amount not to exceed the budgeted
allocation. Motion carried unanimously.
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.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
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County Attorney James T. Hendrick and Attorney David
Paul Horan representing the applicants Michael Panizza and Finley
Re.vis i on
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Ricard addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Freeman granting approval
of Exhibit A - IN RE: THE VESTED RIGHTS APPLICATION OF: Finley
Ricard and Michael Panizza, dated October 30, 1997. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
Mr. Hendrick and Mr. Horan addressed the Board
concerning the procedure for appropriate disposition of Vested
Rights application of Michael Gilbert and William Lemon. Motion ~
was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to remand for consideration by a new Hearing Officer to
be converted and treated as a Beneficial Use Application. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
Daryle Osborn of Keys Engineering Service and
representing Mike Denius and Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval of Staff recommendation
to reject the Recommended Order and Denial of the Vested Rights
Application. Roll call vote was taken with the fOllowing
results:
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Commissioner Douglass
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Reich
Mayor pro tern Harvey
Yes
Yes
No
No
Motion failed.
SOUNDING BOARD
H. T. Pont in addressed the Board concerning
navigational rights of personal watercraft. The Board took no
official action.
John Wolfe addressed the Board concerning approval to
advertise a public hearing for the abandonment of Ana Court, Vaca
Key, Marathon. The Board took no official action. * This item
is also discussed by the County Attorney, see BOCC minutes page
98/215.
Michael Bass addressed the Board concerning JMJ
Enterprises and Signs of Support as a revenue generating venture
to benefit Monroe County's youth programs. Mr. Roberts addressed
the Board. The Board took no official action.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
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Bert Bender of Bender & Associates Architects, P.A.
updated the Board on the status of the Gato Building Renovation
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Ricard addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Freeman granting approval
of Exhibit A - IN RE: THE VESTED RIGHTS APPLICATION OF: Finley
Ricard and Michael Panizza, dated October 30, 1997. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
Mr. Hendrick and Mr. Horan addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to remand for consideration by a new Hearing Officer to
be converted and treated as a Beneficial Use Application. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
Daryle Osborn of Keys Engineering Service and
representing Mike Denius and Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval of Staff recommendation
to reject the Recommended Order and Denial of the Vested Rights
Application. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
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commissioner Douglass
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Reich
Mayor pro tern Harvey
Yes
Yes
No
No
Motion failed.
SOUNDING BOARD
H. T. pontin addressed the Board concerning
navigational rights of personal watercraft. The Board took no
official action.
John Wolfe addressed the Board concerning approval to
advertise a public hearing for the abandonment of Ana Court, Vaca
Key, Marathon. The Board took no official action. * This item
is also discussed by the County Attorney, see BOCC minutes page
98/215.
Michael Bass addressed the Board concerning JMJ
Enterprises and Signs of Support as a revenue generating venture
to benefit Monroe County's youth programs. Mr. Roberts addressed
the Board. The Board took no official action.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
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Bert Bender of Bender & Associates Architects, P.A.
updated the Board on the status of the Gato Building Renovation
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Project.
CONSENT AGENDA / BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Mayor pro tem Harvey granting approval of legal fees for the
law firm of Apgar and Pelham related to the implementation of the
Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan as follows: authorize
payment of two invoices, one dated 5/01/98 (charges for April
1998) in the amount of $4,009.90 and one dated 6-01-98 (charges
for May 1998) in the amount of $4,402.29, and authorize Bob Apgar
to represent Monroe County before the Governor and Cabinet in
September 1998 (date subject to change) at the first annual
report to the Administration Commission, in an amount not to
exceed $5,000. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor pro tem Harvey Yes
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Motion carried.
Growth Management Director Bob Herman briefed the Board
on the status of Dodge Lake Enterprises, Inc., development.
Attorney Nick Mulick representing Dodge Lake and County Attorney
James T. Hendrick addressed the Board. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman directing staff to issue permits to Dodge Lake
Enterprises that they are legally entitled to receive at this
time. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass No
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor pro tem Harvey Yes
Motion carried.
Attorney Ralf Brookes with the law firm of Morgan &
Brookes updated the Board on the fOllowing legal issues:
Burnham; RahtkampjVacation Rental Ordinance; Dowsett; Vested
Rights Hearings; Munroe/Inn Resorts; and Plaza.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending Sections 9.5-336 through 9.5-342, regarding
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the Habitat Evaluation Index (HEI), 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. Growth Management Director Bob Herman and Environmental
Resources Director Ross Alliston addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to continue the Public Hearing to the
next Board of County Commissioner's Meeting on August 12, 1998,
in Key Largo at 5:05 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution to transmit to the Florida Department of Community
Affairs a proposed Amendment to the Monroe County Year 2010
Comprehensive Plan, Policy 205.2.6, regarding Environmental open
space requirements. The proposed change would allow additional
clearing of vegetation on smaller lots to accommodate residential
development. There was no public input. Marine Resources
Director Ross Alliston addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to
continue the Public Hearing to the next Board of County
Commissioner's Meeting on August 12, 1998, in Key Largo at 5:05
p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held to consider revisions to
Section 9.5-343 of the Monroe County Land Development
Regulations. The Environmental Resources Department is proposing
the revisions concerning environmental open space requirements to
allow additional clearing of vegetation on smaller lots. There
was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Douglass to continue the Public Hearing
to the next Board of County Commissioner's Meeting on August 12,
1998, in Key Largo at 5:05 p.m.
A Pubic Hearing was held concerning approval of a
Workers' Compensation Settlement in the amount of $17,750
concerning Randy Baker. There was no public input. Motion was
made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner
Douglass granting approval of the Settlement Agreement. Motion
carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator James Roberts and County Attorney
James T. Hendrick addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
~ granting approval of Staff recommendation for the Administrator
to make limited, temporary office space available to nonprofit
organizations serving the County community on the condition that
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the organizations are responsible for their own cleaning,
telephone and similar costs and provide a reasonable payment to
the County for the cost of electricity, according to a standard
agreement to be developed by the County Attorney. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney James T. Hendrick discussed with the
Board Agenda item 0.2 concerning approval to advertise a public
hearing for the abandonment of Ana Court, Vaca Key, Marathon -
John Wolfe. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman granting approval to advertise a
Public Hearing on September 9, 1998, in Marathon for the road
abandonment. Roll call vote was unanimous.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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