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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, August 12, 1998
Key Largo, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 10:00 a.m., on the above date, at the
Key Largo Library. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioner Keith Douglass, Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey,
Commissioner Mary Kay ReiCh, and Mayor Jack London. Absent was
Commissioner Shirley Freeman. 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, AND DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval of Additions,
Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
A Mayor's Proclamation was made declaring September 17
through 23, 1998 as Constitution Week.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval of the fOllowing items by
unanimous consent:
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Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from
inventory and advertise for bids or dispose, and also accept
bids. Said schedule of surplus items is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Robert J. Nelms, Jr., MD,
District sixteen Medical Examiner.
Board granted approval of Issuance of Certificate of
Public Necessity to Key Largo Ambulance Corps, Inc., for the
operation of an ALS transport ambulance service.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Medical Director Contract Addendum between Monroe County and
EmCare, Inc. d/b/a PES-EmCare for expansion of services and to
extend the contract term for an additional one (1) year period,
expiring September 30, 1999.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Power & Light Company
concerning Radiological Emergency Preparedness for Fiscal Year
1999 and Fiscal Year 2000.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Consultant Agreement between Monroe County and Pallans Associates
concerning the development of a county-wide communications plan
for the Sheriff's and other Monroe County Departments.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 1)
RESOLUTION NO. 297-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 2)
RESOLUTION NO. 298-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 3)
RESOLUTION NO. 299-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 4)
RESOLUTION NO. 300-1998
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. (OMB Schedule Item Number 5)
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RESOLUTION NO. 301-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 6)
RESOLUTION NO. 302-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 7)
RESOLUTION NO. 303-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 8)
RESOLUTION NO. 304-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 9)
RESOLUTION NO. 305-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 10)
RESOLUTION NO. 306-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. COMB Schedule Item Number 11)
RESOLUTION NO. 307-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 12)
RESOLUTION NO. 308-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 13)
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RESOLUTION NO. 309-1998
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. (OMB Schedule Item Number 14)
RESOLUTION NO. 310-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 15)
RESOLUTION NO. 311-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 16)
RESOLUTION NO. 312-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 17)
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RESOLUTION NO. 313-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to submit an application to the
FY 98 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program to provide
funding for the Monroe County 16th Judicial Circuit Drug.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the Boys and Girls Club of
the Keys Area, Inc., to provide funding for youth activities in
the Upper Keys.
Board granted approval to award Contract to Napa Parts
for distribution of vehicle and equipment parts and supplies for
the County's Garage Facilities and authorized execution of same.
Board granted approval to award bid to Ecosystematics,
Inc. (the lowest responsive bidder) for operation and maintenance
of the Plantation Key Government Complex Sewage Treatment Plant,
and authorized execution of same.
Board granted approval to award bid to Airmax Service
Corporations for air conveyance systems cleaning at the Marathon
Government Center and the Marathon Government Center Annex in the
amount of $22,300 and authorized execution of same.
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Monroe County and Sub Zero, Inc. for central a/c repair - Lower
Keys facilities, in an amount not to exceed $15,000 per year and
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authorized execution of same.
Board granted approval to renew Agreement between
Monroe County and Houston Air, Inc. for central a/c repair -
Upper Keys facilities, in an amount not to exceed $15,000 per and
authorized execution of same.
Board granted approval to renew Contract between Monroe
County and G & K Service, Inc. for uniform service for the Public
Works Division, in an amount no to exceed $45,000 per year and
authorized execution of same.
Board granted approval to temporarily suspend the month
to month Integrated Pest Management Contract between Monroe
County and Keys Pest Control and authorized to establish in-house
pest management utilizing approved chemical and pest traps in the
work place on a trial basis.
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Board granted approval to enter into a negotiated Lease
Agreement between Monroe County and Conch Cruisers, Inc., Sal
Parrinello, for the restaurant/concession at Clarence E. Higgs
Memorial Beach and authorized execution of same.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for the
procurement of design/build services to construct a wastewater
mechanical screening system at the Monroe County Detention Center
wastewater treatment plant.
Board granted approval to award bid and enter into a
Contract between Monroe County and Tom Ryan, Inc., for Veterans
Park - ADA Restroom & Sewage System Upgrade, in the amount of
$73,140 and authorized execution of same.
Board granted approval to award bid and enter into a
Contract between Monroe County and The Brewer Company of Florida,
Inc. for Key Largo Roads XIV Roadway Improvements, in the amount
of $227,788.48 and authorized execution of same.
Board granted approval of labor and materials for the
installation of telephone and computer equipment at Jackson
Square, Key West.
Board granted approval to purchase three (3) 1998 Ford
Taurus' from World Ford Hollywood per FY 98 adopted budget.
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Board granted approval of settlement of a Code
Enforcement lien on the property of James Mann and Gail Fox (Code
Enforcement Board - Case No. M7-94-143 and/or 96-10132-CA-09).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
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Contractual Agreement between Monroe County and the South Florida
Employment and Training Consortium (SFETC) for Intake and Liaison
- Services, Contract Number 2A-PY'98-02-01, (7/7/98 - 6/30/99),
pending legal review and approval.
Board adopted the following Resolution for a Medicaid
Waiver Referral for the In-Home Services program and Monroe
County Bayshore Manor to work together to provide respite
services.
RESOLUTION NO. 314-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment #1 to USDA Rate Agreement US-851 between Monroe County
and the Alliance for Aging, Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and the Redland Company,
Inc., for the repair, replacement and/or the relocation of
channel markers in the Lower Keys.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and the Redland Company,
Inc. for the repair, replacement and/or the relocation of channel
markers in the Upper Keys.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an
allocation from the Boating Improvement Fund in the amount of
$50,000 and the use of $50,000 from the Special Waterways Program
Grant for use in providing pump out facilities at Key West Bight.
RESOLUTION NO. 315-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement, Contract No. AF 373,
between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Transportation for the commercial aviation apron project at the
Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement, Contract No. AF 374,
between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Transportation for the general aviation apron project at the Key
West International Airport.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Purchase Service Order No. 97/98-19 to prepare design plans and
specifications to resurface and mark Runway 9-27, and parallel
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and connecting taxiway.
Board granted approval of award of bid to First
National Bank of the Florida Keys, for the installation and
operation of a banking Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at the Key
West International Airport and authorized execution of same.
Board granted approval to rescind Agreement between
Marathon FBO, Inc. and Golden Wings, Inc.
Board granted approval to renew Lease Agreement between
Monroe County and the Federal Aviation Administration for storage
space at the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Lease for Snack Bar, Restaurant and Lounge at the
Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval to advertise Request for Bids to
finish tenant rental space for the National Weather Service, in
the Adam Arnold Annex, at the Key West International Airport.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (OMB Verbal Add On Number 1)
RESOLUTION NO. 316-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Verbal Add On Number 2 )
RESOLUTION NO. 317-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution amending Resolution No. 113-1998. (OMB
Verbal Add On Number 3)
RESOLUTION NO. 318-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a FY
99 Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Grant - Modification of
Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Community Affairs, Modification #1, Contract No. 98EA-9A-11-54-
01-018. This is a weather related or supply shortage crisis
Program.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
FY 99 Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Grant - Modification
of Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
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Community Affairs, Modification #2, Contract No. 98EA-9A-11-54-
01-018. This is a weather related or supply shortage crisis
program.
Board granted approval to go out for bids and/or
proposals, if required, so that we can purchase air conditioners,
fans, and installation costs concerning the Low-Income Home
Emergency Assistance Program. This is a weather related or
supply shortage crisis program.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement for Professional Services between Monroe County and
APPX Software, Inc. (initial programming changes, licensure,
installation, training): this software is needed to operate
welfare client program.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Dolphin Research
Center to extend Contract period to September 30, 1999.
Board granted approval to issue a Purchase Order to
Xerox Corporation for 36 month rental of a Xerox fax 7042
piggyback on Marion County Contract, cost of $78 per month
including maintenance. This facsimile is to replace an old
system that is no longer operational.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County and Prange & O'Hearn
to provide services for a Visitor Profile Survey to be amended to
allow for additional questions to be asked of respondents and for
the County to pay an additional $.50 per survey (250 surveys per
month) for a total amount not to exceed $27,987.50 FY '98 and
$19,987.50 FY '99.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Grant of Funds Agreement between Monroe County and Dolphin
Research Center for capital improvement project, FY '98, DCA III,
Third Penny, in the amount of 5,000.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Pigeon Key
Foundation to extend the contract period to September 30, 1999.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
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provide Public Relation Services for Monroe County covering a
period commencing October 1, 1998 and terminating on September
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20, 2001 with an option to extend contract for an additional 12
month period in an amount not to exceed $304,000 - FY '99,
$324,000 - FY '2000, and $344,000 - FY 2001.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc.
for capital improvement project, FY '98, DCA III, Third Penny, in
the amount of $4,866.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Keys Land & Sea
Trust for capital improvement project, FY '98, DAC III, Third
Penny, in the amount of $6,000.
CONSENT AGENDA / BULK APPROVALS
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
the following: 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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Permit #
Name on Restrictive Covenant Leaa1
98-3-0833
Fred Snowman
Lots 3 & 4, Block 2,
Anglers Park
See Page 98/238A
concerning Agenda item K.3
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Grant of Conservation Easement for Tract 1 & 4 of the Subdivision
of Lots 3 & 4, Plat Book 2, Page 59, Monroe County, Florida
between Marek Kiyashka and Monroe County, Florida.
Board granted approval of a proposed list of members of
the Stormwater Technical Advisory Committee. Said list is
incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing
Lewis Environmental Services (LES) to subcontract the remaining
work under the existing contract to develop a revised Habitat
Evaluation Index (HEI), section 9.5-336 through 9.5-342, Monroe
County Land Development Regulations) to Jon Guerry Taylor, P.E.,
Inc. and extending the completion date for all remaining contract
deliverables to August 12, 1998. This item is reconsidered later
in the meeting and amended.
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RESOLUTION NO. 319-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval for transfer of one buildable
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between Monroe County and the
South Florida Water Management District to develop a Stormwater
Master Plan for the unincorporated portion of the Florida Keys.
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lot to Monroe County by Warranty Deed. Pursuant to Ordinance No.
016-1992, these documents have been filed by the applicants
receiving a dwelling unit allocation award for quarters ending
April 13, 1998.
Permit #
97-1-1845
Name on Warranty Deed
Leqal
Peter Adorno
Lot 21, Block 6
pine Key Yacht
Club Estates
Big pine Key
Board granted approval of the Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) grant proposals.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing
funds in the amount of $20,000 from Fund 1543 State Housing
Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) in support of the City of
Key West's Affordable Housing Initiative at poinciana Housing and
Terms of Repayment.
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RESOLUTION NO. 320-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of the following expenditures
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund in the total amount of
$106,816:
$1,505
3,000
1,094
13,505
4,000
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To equip seven traffic enforcement patrol
units with rear deck strobe lights
Registration fee to the Florida Corrections
Accreditation for the Monroe County Jail
Equipment for a Bicycle Safety Day in
partnership with the Kiwanis Club of the
Upper Keys
Request by the Monroe County School Board for
restraint training for teachers and school
staff and adjudication costs for all county
bands
400 adult, youth and children bicycle helmets
to be given to children during Bicycle Safety
Demonstrations throughout the Keys
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500
5,000
18,022
5,000
2,500
300
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The American Youth Soccer Association is
requesting this sum to pay for scholarships
for needy players
Contribution to assist Mel Fisher
Heritage Society in developing a permanent
Shipwreck Discovery Gallery for children
To allow the Community Relations Division to
replenish crime prevention and children's
safety material
The Agape Women's Center is requesting this
amount to cover scholarships for women who
are released from jail
The Boy Scouts of America, Buccaneer
District is requesting this amount to assist
in sending Scouts to summer camp
The costs of hats to be given to children at
the Sunny Shores Seacamp suffering from
cystic fibrosis
To equip 2 K-9 units with K-9 Hot-n-Pop
Systems.
To replenish the TRAP program funds
Board granted approval of disposition of inventory
items for the third quarter of FY 97-98. Said list is
incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to remove all inventory items
listed under $500 from the Sheriff's Office fixed asset inventory
list as of September 30, 1997. Said list is incorporated herein
by reference.
Board granted approval to remove items that were
previously junked or deleted from our current inventory list
which have been carried in error with an on-hand value. Said
list is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
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Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Diana Mirta Valladares.
RESOLUTION NO. 321-1998
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See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Freeman's
reappointment of Mr. Michael Ingram to the Tourist Development
CounciL
Board granted approval of a request from Pete Myers,
Chairman, of Florida Keys Council for the Handicapped, to change
their name to The Florida Keys Council for People with
Disabilities.
Board granted approval to retain the name of Monroe
County Fire/Rescue Service.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
removal or relocation of the mobile homeowners of the Coral Key
Village Mobile Home Park on Conch Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 322-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval of the Rural Health Network of
Monroe County, Florida, Inc.'s proposal to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners for funding of a Primary Care
nMediVan" to supply primary care assistance county-wide for the
uninsured and homeless, contingent upon receiving a three (3)
year grant for operations.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Section
3 of Resolution No. 352-1990 (as amended) in order to provide
that membership of the Matecumbe Historical Board be expanded to
seven members and approval to appoint Dennis Taylor as the new
seventh member to serve a four year term.
RESOLUTION NO. 323-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of florist expenses for the Adam
Arnold Annex Dedication from the Board of County Commissioners'
promotional account.
Board granted approval of florist expenses related to
the recent illness of Elaine London from the Board of County
Commissioners' promotional account.
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Board confirmed the Administrator's appointment of
Donald Horton as the Senior Director of the Building
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Department/Building Official.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Financial Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Healthy
Kids Corporation in an amount not to exceed $21,000.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY , PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Care Center for
Mental Health, in the amount of $350.00; Leslie Morgan, in the
amount of $350.00; Guillermo Marcovici, M.D., in the amount of
$450.00; Deborah Harrison, in the amount of $250.00; James
Holbrook, in the amount of $700.00.
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COURT ORDERED ATTORNEY CONFLICT, Manuel Garcia, in the
amount of $7,976.25; Carl Palomino, in the amount of $350.00;
Cunningham, Albritton, Miller, Heffernan, Crimella & Hamilton, in
the amount of 373.75; Greenman & Manz, in the amount of $350.00;
Maria Betancourt, in the amount of $2,010.00; victoria Mcfadyen,
in the amount of $713.75.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court Reporters, in
the amount of $1,722.00; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of
$972.50; Amy Landry, in the amount of $1,193.50; Fred W. Jeske,
in the amount of $884.25; Martin Leshaw, in the amount of
$219.48; National Reporting, in the amount of $60.00; Suzanne Ex,
in the amount of $450.25; Vicky Lynn Doty, in the amount of
$1,122.00.
COURT INTERPRETERS, William Waddell, in the amount of
$335.00; Jose Menendez, in the amount of $981.36; Basia
Dziewanoski, in the amount of $25.00; Christela Brevil, in the
amount of $88.84; Estrella Garcia, in the amount of $725.00; Eva
Spain, in the amount of $25.00; Humberto Jimenez, in the amount
of $25.00; Jenine Ouillette, in the amount of $50.00; Jiri
Dolezal, in the amount of $30.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the amount of
$460.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of $110.00; Sergio Alvarez,
in the amount of $350.68.
WITNESS COORDINATION, Witness Travel & Per Diem, in
the amount of $924.94, Payroll, in the amount of $255.00.
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COUNTY CLERK
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Board approved the following Warrants:
General Revenue Fund (001), #'s 309872-312052, in the
amount of $7,077,064.35.
The Board granted official approval of the June 10, 11,
and 22, 1998 Board of County Commission meeting minutes.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 324-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 325-1998
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 326-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 327-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board discussed its' appointment of a Commissioner
to the Value Adjustment Board for 1998 to replace Mayor Jack
London. Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich appointing Commissioner Shirley Freeman to the
1998 Value Adjustment Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Board approved submission of the Annual Audit of the
Board of County Commissioners for the Fiscal Year ending
September 30, 1997.
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 Brown Drive, Ramrod Shores, Third
Addition, Ramrod Key.
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RESOLUTION NO. 328-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution setting the
date, time and place for a public hearing concerning the proposed
abandonment of a drainage and/or utility easement for Lot 6 and
South Half of Lot 5, Block 4, Cudjoe Gardens, Cudjoe Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 329-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Section 6-83, 6-84, 6-87 and 6-90, Monroe County Code,
in order to add three public members to the Contractors Examining
Board, providing authority for the fine for unlicensed activity
to be reduced to no less than $100; 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 to advertise an Ordinance
establishing the grounds upon which a Motion for Disqualification
of a Monroe County Special Master or Hearing Officer shall be
based and the criteria to be used in ruling on such motion;
Providing for appellate review of an Order Denying a Motion for
Disqualification to the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
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.
Board adopted the following Resolution evidencing the
Board's approval of a Recommended Beneficial Use Determination
promulgated by the Beneficial Use Hearing Officer, In Re: Mary
Sterling and Ray Howe Beneficial Use Application.
RESOLUTION NO. 330-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution evidencing the
Board's approval of a Recommended Vested Rights Determination
promulgated by the Vested Rights Hearing Officer, In Re: The
Application of Lawrence Grapentine.
RESOLUTION NO. 331-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution evidencing the
Board's approval of a Recommended Vested Rights Determination
promulgated by the Vested Rights Hearing Officer, In Re: The
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Application of Richard Loud.
RESOLUTION NO. 332-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution evidencing the
Board's approval of a Recommended Vested Rights Determination
promulgated by the Vested Rights Hearing Officer, In Re: The
Application of Stanley Weeks.
RESOLUTION NO. 333-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
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Public Safety Director Reggie Paros addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval and authorizing execution
of Modification No. 1 to the Local Mitigation Strategy Plan
Agreement #98-LM-4H-1554-01-044 and the Interlocal Agreement with
the Village of Islamorada. Motion carried unanimously.
County Administrator James Roberts discussed with the
Board the rejection of a single bid received and readvertise bids
to lease the concession stand located at Harry Harris Park.
Robert Cangelosi addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting
approval to execute a Concession Stand Lease Agreement between
Monroe County and Robert Cangelosi, pending legal approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
Betty Vail and County Engineer Dave Koppel addressed
the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting approval of
the Monroe County Seven Year Roadway/Bicycle Path Plan. Motion
carried unanimously.
Monroe County Construction Manager Steve Piazza
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass
and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval and
authorizing execution of Change Order No. 9 between Monroe County
and D. L. Porter Construction, Inc. for the Key West
International Airport Renovations. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
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Commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
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commissioner Reich
Mayor London
No
Yes
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held to consider a Development
Agreement requested by Applicant, Lamar Louise Curry for Coral
Coast Subdivision, (except lots 14 & 14A) section 6 and 7,
Township 62 South, Range 39 East, MM 97, Key Largo, Monroe
County, Florida. Planning Director Timothy McGarry and Ms. Curry
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing
execution of the Development Agreement for Coral Coast
Subdivision between Lamar Louise Curry, as trustee of the Lamar
Louise Curry Revocable Trust and Monroe County. Motion carried
unanimously.
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending section 16-1(b), Monroe County Code,
Abandonment of 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 Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to continue the Public Hearing to the
September 9, 1998 regularly scheduled Board of County
Commissioners' meeting in Marathon at 10:00 A.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending Section 14-32, 14-33, 14-34, and 14-35, Monroe
County Code, concerning the Commission on the Status of Women;
Revising the appointment provision 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. There was no public input. Motion
was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 024-1998
See Ord. Book No. 48 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
County Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval and authorizing execution
of a Contract Amendment for Medical Services between Monroe
County and Michael Burton, D.O. Motion carried unanimously.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste Director Clark Lake and Michael Ozegovich
representing the South Florida AFL-CIO addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution
of a Recyclables Operation Agreement, pending legal review,
between Monroe County and Waste Management Inc. of Florida to
process, transport, and market recyclables. Motion carried
unanimously.
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DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES/ COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Community Services Director Peter Horton updated the
Board on the status of the DAV lease at the Marathon Airport.
Betty Vail addressed the Board.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
County Administrator James Roberts discussed with the
Board the Village of Islamorada negotiation concerning EMS
services.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
County Engineer Dave Koppel reported to the Board on
bids for the Key Largo Community Park and the proposed Capital
Improvements Plan.
Ms. Robin Reiter, CO-Chairperson of the Dade-Monroe
Wages Coalition (Work and Gain Economic Self Sufficiency) made a
presentation to the Board.
CONSENT AGENDA / BULK APPROVALS
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Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey granting approval of renewal of the 1992
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Retainer Agreement between Monroe County and the law firm of
Apgar and Phelham related to the Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive
Plan and authorizing execution of same. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Growth Management Director Bob Herman discussed with
the Board water reuse at the Marathon Wastewater Treatment Plant,
and on behalf of Ken Williams of CH2MHill, updated the Board on
the Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan.
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County Attorney James T. Hendrick updated the Board on
the following legal issues: Burnham ROGO; Rathkamp Vacation
Rental Ordinance/Vacation Rental hearings; and the Ocean Cay
(casino boat).
Mr. Hendrick also discussed with the Board Exhibit A -
IN RE: Vested Rights Application of Michael Panizza and Finley
Ricard, dated October 30, 1997. Motion was made by Commissioner
Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Harvey authorizing the
County Attorney to prepare an appropriate Resolution for same.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 334-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
LAND AUTHORITY - SITTING AS COUNTY COMMISSION
Executive Director of the Monroe County Land Authority,
Mark Rosch addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to adopt the
following Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real
property to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement
Trust Fund of the state of Florida. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 335-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Mr. Rosch addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting
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approval and authorizing execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority
for property that has been pre-acquired for the ROGO grant.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
County Administrator James Roberts discussed with the
Board the approval to change the eligibility for group health
program benefits for retirees, to lower the number of years of
exposure for the County. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to
postpone the item to the September 9, 1998 regularly scheduled
Board of County Commissioners' meeting in Marathon. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
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Growth Management Director Bob Herman addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by
Mayor London granting conceptual approval of a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) between Monroe County, Florida Department of
Community Affairs (DCA), Florida Department of Transportation
(DOT), U.S. Fish and wildlife Service (USFWS), and Florida Game
and Freshwater Fish Commission to develop a Habitat Conservation
Plan (HCP) for Big pine and No Name Keys. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Douglass updated the Board on the status
of the Homestead Air Force Base.
commissioner Harvey discussed with the Board a letter
from George and Chong Parks. Mr. Parks, Mr. Herman and Mr.
Hendricks addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to
rehear the item. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS / GROWTH MANAGEMENT
The Board discussed the estimated cost of marking
personal watercraft exclusion zones referenced in Monroe County
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requesting that NOAA enforce Monroe County's personal watercraft
ordinance within the waters of the Florida Keys National Marine
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Sanctuary. The Board accepted public input with the following
individuals addressing the Board: vicki Rouillard, Manager of
the Buttonwood & Bay Condominiums; Karen Lee, representing Save
Our Waters Coalition; Stan Nitz, Amy Knowles, representing Save
Our Waters Coalition; Charles Causey, H. T. pontin, representing
Ramrod Key Yacht Club; Captain Robert Welborn, representing the
Florida Keys Power & Sailing School; Jim Hurley, representing
Save Our Keys; and Pam Martin, representing Monroe County Marine
& Port Advisory Committee. After discussion, motion was made by
Mayor London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to adopt the
Resolution requesting that NOAA enforce Monroe County's Personal
Watercraft Ordinance within the waters of the Florida Keys
National Marine Sanctuary. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London No
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Motion failed. Motion was then made by Commissioner Douglass
directing Staff to investigate costs and enforcement
ramifications of creating zones where personal watercrafts can be
operated as compared to the current Ordinance. After further
discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Growth Management Director
Bob Herman addressed the Board. The item was then referred to
Staff.
Commissioner Douglass updated the Board on the Looe Key
Artificial Reef Project. Lynda Stuart, Office Manager of the
Tourist Development Council and Joe Glenn representing the
Artificial Reef Association addressed the Board. Motion was made
by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Reich
granting conceptual approval of the project and subject to DAC II
and County Attorney review. County Administrator James Roberts,
County Attorney James T. Hendrick, and Growth Management Director
Bob Herman addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass directing Staff to sign permits being held
and forward them to the appropriate agencies. Motion carried
unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Tim Bricker representing the Upper Keys Community Pool
-- addressed the Board concerning the proposed amended wording for
the referendum currently on the November ballot related to the
Upper Keys Community Pool. Mr. Hendrick also addressed the
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Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Reich
and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting approval in
concept and directing Staff to work on the language to qualify as
a general obligation referendum on the November 3, 1998 ballot.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
County Engineer Dave Koppel addressed the Board. The
following consultants made presentations for the planning and
design of the Upper Keys Community Pool and Family Aquatic
Center: Carr smith Corradino and Thaddeus Cohen. The Board
proceeded to ballot on the two consultants on the basis of the
lowest point total being the consultant selected, with the
following results:
Douglass
Harvey
Reich
London
Total
Corradino
Cohen
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
6
6
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On the basis of the above ballot, motion was made by
Mayor London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to postpone the
above item to the September 9, 1998 regularly scheduled Board of
County Commissioners' meeting in Marathon. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to expand the agenda beyond what was already
advertised (first budget public hearing date) for the Special
Board of County Commissioners' Meeting scheduled on September 3,
1998 in Key Largo at 3:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS / SOUNDING BOARD
Project.
taken.
June Helbling updated the Board on the Scenic Highway
Betty Vail addressed the Board. No official action was
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval to send a letter of
acceptance for a $60,000 grant award to the Department of
Environmental Protection for a comprehensive greenway plan of the
Overseas Highway Heritage Trail.
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COUNTY
ATTORNEY
Attorney Mark Gregg, representing Mike Denius addressed
the Board concerning adoption of a Resolution denying a
Recommended Order of Vested Rights for Mike Denius for Lots in
Sherill Park, MM92, Tavernier. Motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to grant Mr. Denius'
permit. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass No
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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Representatives of the Key West Brewery addressed the
Board concerning the consideration of a request for financing
assistance from the Industrial Development Authority. County
Administrator James Roberts and Clerk of Court Danny L. Kolhage
also addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Reich supporting in concept
the Industrial Development Authority's support of the Key West
Brewery's request with final approval in the form of an
inducement resolution for approval at the Special Board of County
Commissioner's meeting on September 3, 1998 in Key Largo, pending
financial review. Roll call vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning a proposed
amendment to the Future Land Use Map and the Land Use District
(Zoning) Map for applicant/property owner Ida Welborn, requesting
a future land use change from Residential Medium (RM) to Mixed
Use/Commercial (MC) to Suburban Commercial (SC) for property
described as Lots 10 and 11, Resubdivision of Seaside, section
14, Township 62 South, Range 38 East, at approximate MM 94.5, Key
Largo. This "transmittal" hearing is the first of two public
hearings required for amendments to the comprehensive plan.
Planning Director Timothy McGarry and County Attorney, James T.
Hendrick addressed the Board.
A Public Hearing was held concerning a proposed
- Development Agreement requested by applicant/property owner Ida
Welborn to establish an American Legion meeting hall on Lots 7
through 11, Resubdivision of Seaside, section 14, Township 62
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South, Range 38 East, at approximate MM94.5, Key Largo. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to continue the above Public Hearings to
the September 3, 1998 Special Board of County Commissioners'
meeting in Key Largo at 1:00 p.m. Roll call vote was unanimous.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending section 9.5-336 through 9.5-342 of the Monroe
County Land Development Regulations pertaining to the Habitat
Evaluation Index (HEI), in order to better differentiate high,
moderate, and low quality habitats. Environmental Resources
Director Ross Alliston addressed the Board.
A Public Hearing was held to approve transmitting an
Ordinance amending the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
Policy 205.2.6 to the Department of Community Affairs for review.
The Environmental Resources Department is proposing the revision
concerning environmental open space requirements to allow
additional clearing of vegetation on smaller lots.
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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 revision concerning environmental open space requirements to
allow additional clearing of vegetation on smaller lots. After
discussion, motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to postpone the above Public Hearings until
the Land Development Regulations are in finalized form. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
CONSENT AGENDA / BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to reconsider Agenda item K-6 concernlng
the adoption of a Resolution authorizing Lewis Environmental
Services (LES) to subcontract the remaining work under the
existing contract to develop a revised Habitat Evaluation Index
(HEI, section 9.5-336 through 9.5-342, Monroe County Land
Development Regulations) to Jon Guerry Taylor, P.E., Inc. and
extending the completion date for all remaining contract
deliverables to August 12, 1998. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval to extend the completion
date for the above item for all remaining contract deliverables
to December 30, 1998. See Resolution No. 319-1998, Pg. 98/238.
Motion carried unanimously.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Harvey discussed the canceling of notices
from the Department of HRS concerning cesspits. The Board took
no official action.
Commissioner Harvey discussed sand replacement at the
Grassy Key Motel. The Board took no official action.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney James T. Hendrick discussed the
following litigation: Holcomb v. Monroe County; Davila v. Monroe
County; and Martin v. Monroe County.
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Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Mayor London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the
following Resolution establishing the grounds upon which a Motion
for Disqualification of a Monroe County Special Master or Hearing
Officer shall be based and the criteria to be used in ruling on
such a motion. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 336-1998
See Res. Book No. 139 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Mayor London granting approval to negotiate a contract for
purchase of the reverter rights to the Grassy Key translator site
for approximately $7,500 and authorization for Mayor to execute
same. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hendrick discussed a response to the City of
Layton's Tax Petition. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass
and seconded by Commissioner Harvey that Monroe County will
consider their request in its' budgetary process to the extent
required by law and that the petition is legally insufficient.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Reich
Yes
Yes
No
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Mayor London
Yes
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
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Deputy Clerk