02/19/1997 Regular
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, February 19, 1997
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
Commissioners shirley Freeman, Wilhelmina Harvey, Jack London and
Mayor Keith Douglass. Absent was Commissioner Mary Kay Reich.
Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis,
Deputy Clerk; James Hendrick, County Attorney; James Roberts,
County Administrator; County Staff, members of the Press and
Radio; and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of Additions, Corrections,
and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The Board discussed the approval of a Resolution
recognizing a hazardous traffic situation on Big Pine Key
sanctioning efforts to remedy the problem; and proposing a third
lane on u.s. 1 through the business sector of Big pine Key.
Captain Joe Leiter, representing the Monroe County Sheriff's
Office and Sheriff Richard D. Roth; and Growth Management
Director, Bob Herman, addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt
the following Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 029-1997
See Res. Book No. 133 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Freeman discussed the Board's previous
request to the Florida Department of Transportation to install a
traffic signal at the intersection of u.s. 1 and Crane Boulevard
near Sugarloaf School. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman
and seconded by Commissioner Harvey requesting the County
Administrator and County Attorney to write an appropriate letter
to the Department of Transportation to revive the effort to
install a traffic signal at u.s. 1 and Crane Boulevard. Motion
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carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
The Board presented a retirement plaque and Conch
certificate to Virginia B. Hughes of the Solid Waste Management
Division.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEHS
Mayor Douglass discussed a Resolution in memory of the
late Billie Humbert, Animal Control Supervisor. Public Works
Director, Dent Pierce, addressed the Board.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval to remove surplus items from
inventory and dispose of same and advertise for bids. Said list
is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Southern Ambulance Builders
to purchase a Type 1, 1997 Ford F-Series Advanced Life Support
Ambulance, in the total amount of $90,762.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Consent to Assignment between Monroe County and EmCare, Inc.,
d/b/a PES-EmCare, Inc., for Medical Director Service.
Board granted approval of an Amendment to Contract
between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Community
Affairs for modifications to the Hazardous Materials Agreement
#97-CP-3V-11-54-22-025. The modifications concern employment of
unauthorized alien workers and vendors convicted of public entity
crimes.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Community Affairs concerning the state and Local Assistance Funds
(SLA) Contract #97-EM-7T-11-54-10-044.
Board granted approval to Advertise for Bids for a
Front End Loader for Pollution Control.
Board granted approval to pay the invoice from Jim
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Hardee Equipment Company for two lifters (tippers) for the pilot
Yardwaste Program, in the amount of $14,980.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Federal Express, for
rental space at the Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Mountain Air Cargo,
for rental space at the Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Professional Services Agreement between Monroe County and The
Craig Company, to assist in revisions to the Monroe County Land
Development Regulations pertaining to Airports. * This matter is
reconsidered later in the meeting and approved.
Board granted approval for Cape Air to rent additional
office space in the Key West Terminal Annex on a month-to-month
basis.
Board granted approval to proceed with plans to
construct a new Air Rescue Firefighting building at the Key West
International Airport. This project will be funded 90% by the
Federal Aviation Administration, 5% each by the Florida
Department of Transportation, and County 304 Fund budgeted for
grant match.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment 001 to the USDA Rate Agreement Contract, #US-751,
between Monroe County and the Alliance for Aging, Inc. This
Agreement provides reimbursement for meals served to clients on
the congregate and home delivered meals program.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
filing of a Grant Application with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund, and directing
the execution of same by the proper County authorities for the
creation of a Boating Restricted Area, Adams Waterway, Key Largo.
See Page 97/25A
RESOLUTION NO. 030-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
*
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Filing of a Grant Application with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund, and directing
the execution of same by the proper County authorities for the
removal of Derelict Vessels - 1997.
RESOLUTION NO. 031-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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The Board also granted approval and authorized
execution of the Contract Agreement between Monroe County and
American Underwater Contractors for the installation of four if
buoys and six signs to be placed in Adam's Waterway, Key Largo
for the purpose of creating an "Idle Speed/No Wake Zone".
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 1 to the Contract between Monroe County and URS
Greiner, Inc., for the Key West International Airport Vegetated
Buffer Project, to adjust the plant species, quantities and the
time required for upgrading the Buffer as requested by the
residents of Riviera Subdivision.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and Brinks, Inc., for armored
transportation services for the Card Sound Toll Authority, in the
amount of $8,100.00.
Board granted approval to have an appraisal done on a
parcel of vacant land located across the street from the Marathon
Public Works compound on Aviation Boulevard, and granted approval
for Mark Rosch, Land Authority Director, to negotiate with the
seller, the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association, Inc.,
upon receipt of said appraisal.
Board granted approval to purchase two Boom Mounted
Rotary Type Mowers and Tractors from South Florida Ford, in the
total amount of $76,392.00 for the Public Work Division.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for one
(1) asphalt paving machine for the Road Department.
Board granted approval for the National Multiple
Sclerosis society to utilize Card Sound Road and Bridge to hold
the "11th Annual MS 150 Break Away to Key Largo" bike tour on
April 26/27, 1997.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
renewal Residential Lease for Law Enforcement Officer between
Monroe County and Deputy Luis Vega, to reside in one side of the
duplex located on the Marr property, for an amount of rent and
utilities totaling $400.00 per month.
Board granted approval to rescind the existing Lease
Agreement between Monroe County and Highway Patrol Trooper Pamela
Goff, who resided at the Sombrero Beach Trailer, with no
penalties to be assessed, and granted approval and authorized
execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and a deputy
sheriff to be appointed by Sheriff Roth to lease the Sombrero
Beach Trailer.
Board granted approval to Advertise for Bids for roof
replacement at the Ellis Building, Plantation Key.
Board granted approval to waive purchasing policies and
procedures to purchase two x-ray security screening systems from
EG&G Astrophysics Corporation, in the amount of $63,000, and two
Garrett Magnascanner MT500 including hand-held scanner from the
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Kelly Company, in the amount of $6,258.00.
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
an Agreement between Monroe County and Davis Water Analysis,
Inc., for the operation and maintenance of the Monroe County
Detention Center Wastewater Treatment Facility, in the amount of
$152,900.04 per year.
Aqenda item D-29 is discussed and approved on Pq. 97/38. 1r
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order #1, to the Contract between Monroe County and Island
Villa Services Group, Inc., for the conch Key Fire Station, in
the amount of $1,552.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order #1, to the Contract between Monroe County and D. L.
Porter Construction, Inc., for the Key West International Airport
Terminal Renovations, in the amount of $81,004.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order #2, to the Contract between Monroe County and
T.P.S., Inc., for the development of Jesse Hobbs Park, in the
amount of $5,924.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order #1 to the Contract between Monroe County and Rovel
Construction, Inc., for the Marathon HRS Public Health Unit, in
the amount of $5,135.00, and extending the contract substantial
completion date by 34 days, to February 21, 1997.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order #2 to the Contract between Monroe County and D.L.
Porter Construction, Inc., for the Islamorada/Marathon Libraries,
in the amount of $7,964.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and Gonzalez Architects, for the
renovation of the old Monroe County Courthouse in Key West. The
new contract reflects new contractual language to increase the
scope of work to include design and construction services and to
more clearly define the duties of the Consultant.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Fiscal Year 1997 community Services Block Grant Agreement between
Monroe County and the Florida Department of community Affairs and
granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between
Monroe County and Grace Jones Community Center which provides
services to the low income sector of the Marathon community and
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is able to meet the 20% cash match requirement.
Aqenda item D-37 is found on Pq. 97/28A.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and Sedgwick James of Florida,
Inc., to provide Airport Risk Management and Loss Control
Services at both Key West International Airport and Marathon
Airport.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
submission of a Grant Application to the Florida Department of
Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical services, to fund the
acquisition of medical/rescue equipment and directing the
execution of same by the proper County authorities.
RESOLUTION NO. 032-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval for exemption from formal
competition and authorized execution of a Special Service
Agreement between Monroe County and BellSouth Telecommunications,
Inc., for non-tariffed network services required to interconnect
computers in 13 County buildings, including the 5 libraries, in
the amount of $37,891.70 over a period of three years.
Board granted approval for exemption from formal
competition and authorized execution of a Frame Relay Service
Agreement between Monroe County and BellSouth Telecommunications,
Inc., for frame relay network services required to inter-connect
computers in 13 County buildings, including the 5 libraries, in
the amount of $147,354.70 over a period of three years.
Board granted approval to extend the contract with
Buccaneer Courier on a month-to-month basis, pending Award of Bid
and execution of a Contract with Monroe County Courier Service.
Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution amending
Resolution No. 581-1996 (Sch.Item 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 033-1997
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 034-1997
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 035-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Fiscal Year 1997 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Grant ~
Agreement with the Florida Department of Community Affairs, CFDA
Number 93.568.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 036-1997
See Res. Book No." 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 037-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 038-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 039-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 040-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 041-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 016-1997 (Sch.Item 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 042-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 574-1996 (Sch.Item 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 043-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 582-1996 (Sch.Item 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 044-1997
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See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 018-1997 (Sch.Item 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 045-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 046-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 047-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 048-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to Rescind
Resolution No. 483-1996 (Sch.Item 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 049-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to Rescind
Resolution No. 428-1996 (Sch.Item 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 050-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to Rescind
Resolution No. 507-1996 (Sch.Item 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 051-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 052-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.ltem 21).
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RESOLUTION NO. 053-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 054-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 055-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 056-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 057-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 058-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval for Treasure Village to close
Old Highway State road 5A for Art Shows on February 22/23, 1997
and March 15/16, 1997, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and
authorized execution of Florida Department of Transportation
Request for Temporary closing/Special Use of State Road form for
same.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 059-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval to Advertise a Request for
Proposals for Capital Projects for DAC III.
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Board granted approval of a policy regarding Tourist
Development Council funds for Umbrella Trade Show events and per
diem travel outside Monroe County.
Board adopted the following Resolution to provide
advance Registration for Trade Shows for the Fiscal Year 1998 be
paid from Tourist Development Council Funds in Fiscal Year 1997.
RESOLUTION NO. 060-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and AT&T to provide long distance
service to the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County and Original
Impressions to provide mail fulfillment.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 061-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Turn Key Eveht Agreement between Monroe County and Exclusive
Sports Marketing covering "Gatorade Family Fitness Weekend",
October 4/5, 1997, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00,
FY 97, Third Penny DAC III allocation.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Destination Event Agreement between Monroe County and Key West
Festivals, Inc., covering Hemingway Days, July 18-27, 1997, in an
amount not to exceed $42,000.00, FY 97, Third Penny DAC I
allocation.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe county and Treasure Village
covering the Islamorada Annual Fine Arts and Music Festival,
March 15/16, 1997, in an amount not to exceed $7,789.00, FY 97,
Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella.
Board adopted the following Resolution clarifying the
relationship between Monroe County and the Conch Republic and
disavowing Monroe County's involvement in, or approval of, any
political activities undertaken by certain individuals in the
name of the Conch Republic.
RESOLUTION NO. 062-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 364-1992 and any other previous fee schedules
inconsistent herewith, and amending the Planning Department Fee
Schedule to include fees for the purchase of computer generated
maps and map data.
RESOLUTION NO. 063-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
renewal of a Service Agreement between Monroe County and Harward
Technical Enterprises, Inc., (HTE), to provide standard software
service on the AS/400 applications for a period of 12 months,
from 11/1/96 through 10/31/97, in the amount of $4,575.00.
Board granted approval of a Flood Variance Application
submitted by Louis F. Sell for a 960 square foot addition to an
existing 720 square foot detached garage enclosure below base
flood elevation, for parking only, on property located on part of
Government Lot 4, Parcel C, Dorn Road, Big Torch Key.
Board granted approval of the final draft of the
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to complete the Technical
Summary Document for the Florida Keys Advanced Identification of
Wetlands (ADID) grant project.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 062-1996 by changing the area included in
the Safety Harbor Boating Restricted Area to also include the
near shore waters adjacent to the Toll Gate Shores Subdivision,
Lower Matecumbe; providing for severability; providing for the
repeal of all ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and
providing for an effective date.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Board granted approval of URS Consultants, Inc., to
provide transportation planning services funded under the Florida
Department of Transportation/Monroe County Joint Participation
Agreement.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and URS Consultants, Inc., for
provision of transportation planning services funded under the
Florida Department of Transportation/Monroe County Joint
participation Agreement.
Board granted approval of an amendment to the Joint
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Participation Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Transportation to correct a scrivener's error in
section 4.00, page 2 of the subject agreement. The existing
agreement states that a maximum participation in the project will
be $22,222.00. The maximum participation amount should read
$200,000.00, which includes both federal and state funds. The
existing agreement will be amended by lining out the incorrect
amount and replacing it with the correct amount. The Mayor and
the appropriate FDOT official will initial and date the change.
All terms and conditions of the subject agreement remain the
same.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of a Request for Expenditures
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, in the total amount of
$53,776.65 to include:
$1,600.00 Access to IACP Net, a website operated by the
International Association of Chiefs of
Police.
$2,127.00 Additional gym equipment for fitness centers
in Marathon/Key Largo.
$18,634.00 Purchase and install additional
emergency lighting in marked patrol units.
$7,165.65 Equip Special Response Team with repelling
equipment, hands free radio equipment and
additional body armor.
$12,750.00 Send 4 staff to a course on union
relations/collective bargaining.
$4,000.00 To County School Board to provide
transportation for students from Key Largo
School to Friendship Park and other locations
to participate in an educational and
recreational program sponsored by Friends of
Friendship Park, Inc.
$7,500.00 Computer equipment to link agency with
resources of South Florida Investigative
Center.
Board granted approval of a request for expenditures
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, in the amount of $12,489.00,
for computer hardware and software to create a network for use in
our Human Resources Division.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval, after the fact, for the purpose
of reimbursement, for travel to Miami for Mayor Douglass to
attend a MicrQlending Conference on November 6, 1996.
Board granted approval, after the fact, for the purpose
of reimbursement, for travel for Mayor Douglass to attend the
Governor's Commission for a sustainable South Florida, December
3/4, 1996, in Jensen Beach, Florida.
Board granted approval of Mayor Douglass' reappointment
of Patty DeMoranville to the Commission on the Status of Women.
Term to expire November 1998.
Board granted approval of Mayor Douglass' reappointment
of Estelle Incociati to the Commission on the Status of Women.
Term to expire November 1998.
Board granted approval of Commissioner London's
reappointment of Vern Pokorski to the Marine and Port Advisory
Committee.
Board granted approval of Commissioner London's
appointment of George Neugent to the Marine and Port Advisory
Committee, to fulfill the term of Sam Arutt which will expire
April 1998.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Yolanda Mendoza Harris.
RESOLUTION NO. 064-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Harvey's
appointment of Michael Miller to the Monroe County Library
Advisory Board, replacing Kermit Lewin who resigned.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Patricia L. Haas.
RESOLUTION NO. 065-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Lorraine Saunders.
RESOLUTION NO. 066-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Harvey's
appointment of Bruce Irwin to the Marine and Port Advisory
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Committee replacing Tim Daniels who resigned.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Billie Humbert.
RESOLUTION NO. 067-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Mayor Douglass' appointment
of Dr. Homer Cook to the Older Americans Advisory Board,
replacing John Dolato who resigned. Term to expire in 1999.
Board granted approval for Mayor Douglass to attend the
Public Interest Environmental Conference in Miami on February 21,
1997, hosted by the University of Florida.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board reviewed the monthly financial documents as
prepared by the Office of Management and Budget and review of the
budget trends for the next fiscal year.
Board granted approval of a revised Plan Document as
part of the Group Benefits Program.
Board granted approval of the firm Coopers & Lybrand,
L.L.P. to conduct the Compensation and Classification Study and
granted approval and authorized execution of a contract between
Monroe County and Coopers & Lybrand, L.L.P. in the amount of
$43,214.00, contingent upon legal review and acceptance.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY , PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Guillermo Marcovici,
M.D., in the amount of $450.00; David Nathanson, in the amount of
$300.00
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY'S, Laurie Hall, in the amount of
$453.94; Carole Anne wolf, in the amount of $1,635.00; Teagan
Slaton, in the amount of $1,842.50; Gregory Davila, in the amount
of $825.00; Manuel Garcia, in the amount of $752.50; Bonnie
Helms, in the amount of $712.50; Mark J. simms, in the amount of
$1,010.00; David Hutchinson, in the amount of $1,434.00; Crimella
& Hamilton, in the amount of $1,680.00; Charles Everett, in the
amount of $1,402.50; Larry Erskine, in the amount of $1,125.00;
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Margaret Tobin Mills, in the amount of $1,361.25
OTHER EXPENSES, Louis Spallone, in the amount of $1,500.00;
state of Florida, in the amount of $82.80
COURT INTERPRETER, Gilbert Mora, in the amount of $25.00;
AT&T Language Line, in the amount of $50.00; William Waddell, in
the amount of $330.00; Jose Mendez, in the amount of $975.00; JR
Alayon Forte, in the amount of $505.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the
amount of $30.00; Basia Dziewanoski, in the amount of $25.00;
Mithilde M. Meek, in the amount of $90.00; Mayda Maloney, in the
amount of $145.00; Mario Baldatti, in the amount of $90.00; Jan
Travinski, in the amount of $25.00; Tonasz Gadomski, in the
amount of $25.00
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Evelyn M. Jasko, in the amount of
$47.25; Amy Landry, in the amount of $132.50; vicky Lynn Doty, in
the amount of $1,141.00; Florida Keys reporting, in the amount of
$1,381.00; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $649.00;
Jack Beasoner Associates, in the amount of $152.00
REGULAR WITNESS FEES, witness Payroll, in the amount of
$490.00
TRAVEL EXPENSES, witness Travel, in the amount of $3,225.00
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #277801-277814, in the amount of
$8,872,588.91
COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301/304), #885-#892, in the amount of
$1,056,059.31
Board approved the County Commission Meeting Minutes of
December 10 and December 18, 1996.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 023-1997 concerning the abandonment of a portion
of Evergreen Terrace, Key Haven, Key West.
RESOLUTION NO. 068-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution setting the
date, time and place for a Public Hearing concerning the proposed
abandonment of a portion of an unnamed right-of~way perpendicular
to Lobster Lane, Sunrise Point Subdivision, Key Largo.
RESOLUTION NO. 069-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution evidencing the
Board's approval of five Orders of Determination of Vested Rights
promulgated by the Vested Rights Hearing Officer pursuant to the
Vested Rights Hearing held on November 21, 1996 in re: spottswood
Family Trust/Cayo Investments; Charles Entenmann; Garant
Engineering; John and Sheila Peterson; and Ocean Reef Club, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 070-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK
County Administrator, James Roberts addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution
of a Contract between Monroe County and Animal Disposal & Private
Cremations as sole source for mass disposal of animal carcasses.
Motion carried unanimously.
Public Works Director, Dent Pierce, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Mayor Douglass granting approval to advertise for bids for roof
replacement at the Ellis Building, Plantation Key. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. pierce addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Freeman granting
approval and authorizing execution of an Addendum between Monroe
County and Landis & Staefa, Inc. (f/k/a Landis & Gry, Inc.),
renewing (and increasing by C.P.I.) the Contract Agreement for
certification, maintenance and testing of the Jail Fire Alarm
system; adding certification, maintenance and testing of the
Sheriff's Administration Building Fire Alarm System; adding
certification, maintenance and testing of the Jail Smoke Control
System. Motion carried unanimously.
County Engineer, Dave Koppel, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval and authorizing execution
of Change Order #1 in the amount of $1,648.05 to the Traffic
Signal Maintenance Contract.
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Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held to consider an Administrative
Relief Application filed by Mr. Thomas Burnham for Lot 8,
stillwright Point, Plat No.1, Upper Key Largo, Building Permit
#92-3-6899. Mr. Burnham and Growth Management Director, Bob
Herman, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner London to issue Mr. Burnham a
building permit. Jim Mattson, addressed the Board. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Freeman No
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London No
Mayor Douglass No
Motion failed. Motion was made by Commissioner London and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman directing the Executive Director
of the Monroe County Land Authority, Mark Rosch, to negotiate
with Mr. Burnham to offer to purchase, through a conservation
easement, the development rights to the applicant's property or
to purchase the property; and to report back to the Board. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner London Yes
Mayor Douglass Yes
Motion carried.
A Public Hearing was held renouncing and disclaiming
any right of the County and the Public in and to a portion of
Evergreen Terrace, Key Haven. Attorney Bill spottswood,
addressed the Board. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 071-1997
See Res. Book No. 133 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
commissioner Douglass discussed with the Board the
renaming of Marathon. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass
and seconded by commissioner London to reconsider the item.
Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner
London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to rescind the Board's
previous action in support of renaming Marathon to Marathon Key.
Motion carried unanimously.
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DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste Director, Clark Lake, informed the Board
that the state of Florida will be reducing the amount of money
for recycling grants next fiscal year.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director, Dent pierce and County
Administrator, James Roberts updated the Board on the Blue Heron
Youth Club overtime costs.
LAND AUTHORITY (SITTING AS COUNTY COMMISSION)
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution
of a Contract to purchase the following unbuildable property from
the Land Authority that has been pre-acquired for the ROGO grant:
An acreage parcel on Plantation Key identified by RE#
92340;
Block 6, Lots 19 and 20, Anglers Park subdivision, Key
Largo;
Lots D, H, I, K, L, M, 0, P, and R, unrecorded plat of
Big Spanish Cove subdivision, No Name key;
Lot AA, BB, CC, DD, II, LL, MM, NN, 00, PP, and RR,
unrecorded plat of Galleon Bay subdivision, No Name Key;
Block 4, Lots 1 through 12; and Block 5, Lots 1 through
12, Revised Plat No. 6 of Key Largo city cottage site Park
SUbdivision, Key Largo;
Block 1, Lot 7; Block 2, Lots 21 and 22; Block 4, Lots
4, 7, 15, 17-19; Block 5, Lot 24; Block 6, Lot 14; Block 7, Lots
10, 14, 15, and 17, pine Grove Subdivision, Big pine Key;
Block D, Lot 8; Block H, Lots 23-26; and Block K, Lot
23, pine Heights Subdivision Big pine Key;
Block D, Lot 8; Block H Lots 23-26; and Block K, Lot
23, pine Heights Subdivision, Big pine Key;
Block 7, Lots 1-4; Block 12, Lots 4 and 5; Block 14,
Lots 1, 2, 9, and 10; Block 15, Lot 6; Block 18, Lot 3; Block 19,
Lot 3; Block 23, Lots 3-6; Block 27, Lots 2 and 3; Block 33, Lots
1 and 2; Block 34, Lots 6-8; Block 40 Lots 1 and 2, Sea View
Subdivision, Big pine Key;
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Block 3, Lots 3, 5, 14 and 15; Block 5, Lots 9-11; and
Block 6, Lots 10, 11, 22, and 23, Tuxedo Park Subdivision, No
Name Key.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
County Administrator, James Roberts addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of the Administrator's
recommendation to merge the Office of Management and Budget and
the Department of Information systems in the Division of
Management Services. Motion carried unanimous~y.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick and Jim Mattson
discussed with the Board Commissioner Harvey's item concerning
the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Superintendent and Co-
Superintendent (Federal and State Sanctuary Managers) urging a
delegation of authority and a protocol for the expeditious
handling of future ship groundings. Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
authorizing Commissioner Freeman, together with with the County
Attorney's Office, to contact the Joint Inter-Agency Task Force
representatives in Key West Office concerning efforts that they
might exert to monitor and warn ships approaching the reef tract.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Land Use council, Bob Apgar, introduced Ken Kreveling,
of Urbanomics, Inc., Economic and Development Consultants. Mr.
Kreveling updated the Board on the Economic Feasibility of
Commercial ROGO as prepared in the document entitled COMMERCIAL
LAND USE STUDY: ANALYSIS OF DEMAND FOR COMMERCIAL LAND USE AND
RELATIONSHIPS TO RESIDENTIAL LAND USE. MONROE COUNTY. FLORIDA
dated Februarv 19. 1997. Prepared for Apqar & Pelham.
Tallahassee. Florida on behalf of the County of Monroe Growth
Manaqement Division Marathon. Florida Bv URBANOMICS. INC.
Economic and Development Consultants Jacksonville. Florida.
Dagny Johnson and John Hammerstrom, addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Mayor Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
directing Planning Staff to distribute said study and have public
workshops. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Mayor Douglass directing Planning
Staff to develop criteria to exempt and consider reasonable
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expansion of conditional uses due to the moratorium and negotiate
with the Department of Community Affairs. After consideration,
the motion was withdrawn.
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman and Department
of Community Affairs Planning Manager for the Florida Keys, Ty
Symroski, addressed the Board.
Mr. Apgar updated the Board on the 2010 Comprehensive
Plan and the 18 Mile Stretch. Mr. Apgar gave an oral
presentation regarding the document entitled REPORT TO THE MONROE
COUNTY COMMISSION: SUMMARIES OF RECENT TESTIMONY ON WATER
QUALITY IN FLORIDA KEYS WATERS. dated Februarv 19. 1997.
Mr. Apgar requested approval of his last bill for
litigation expenses connected with the 18 Mile Stretch in the
amount of $20,890 and an additional $2,500 to cover legal and
travel costs associated with the upcoming hearings at the Water
Management District Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Comissioner London to approve the request.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Freeman No
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Mayor Douglass Yes
Motion carried.
John Hammerstrom and Charles Brooks addressed the
Board.
MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
PUBLIC HEARING
John O'Brien, representing the Monroe County Housing
Authority, made a presentation on Fair Housing Training and
Education.
Mr. O'Brien, Charles Brooks, Joan Mowery and Dagny
Johnson addressed the Board concerning adoption of a Resolution
authorizing the submission of a grant application to the
Department of community Affairs for a Florida Small cities
community Development Block Grant. The Board requested
Commissioner Freeman to work with the County Attorney's Office in
order to draft amendments to the On-site Sewage Treatment and
Disposal System (OSTDS) Ordinance. Department of Community
Affairs planning Manager for the Florida Keys, Ty Symroski,
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following
Resolution. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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RESOLUTION NO. 072-1997
See Res. Book No. 133 which is incorporated herein by reference.
SOUNDING BOARD
Jerry wilkinson made a presentation to the Board for
the placing of the old Planter community site on the Monroe
County Landmark designation register. This matter was refereed
to the Director-of Growth Management.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Mr. Herman updated the Board on the Vested Rights
Beneficial Use process.
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, updated the Board
on the Ocean Cay; Lobster Walk; Plaza Associates; Sunshine Key;
Harris Property Act Claim/Wollard v. Monroe County and Department
of community Affairs; Drossel; Hill/O'Daniel; New Port Largo; and
the Big pine Key Joint Venture litigations.
Mr. Hendrick advised the Board that the contract with
the law firm of Bateman & Graham had changed to Graham & Moody.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Mayor
Douglass granting approval to transfer the account from the old
firm of Bateman & Graham to the new firm of Graham & Moody.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of a Settlement Agreement
between Monroe county and Gulf Horizon Corporation of Islamorada,
Florida in Division of Administrative Hearing Case No. 94-
000476VR. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY CLERK
Commissioner Harvey nominated commissioner London to
serve on the Audit Selection Committee with commissioner London
accepting.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, discussed the Conch
Republic, Inc.'s Letter of Intent. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
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authorizing the County Attorney to hire the law firm of Steele,
Hector & Davis to represent Monroe County in the matter at the
rate of $240 per hour. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hendrick discussed the Naubereit; D'Arsi; and
CH2MHill matters.
Mr. Hendrick, Office of Management & Budget Director
John Carter, and County Administrator, James Roberts discussed
with the Board an amendment to the Administrative Rules
concerning interactive video and telephone participation by
County Commissioners. This matter was referred to Staff for
further investigation.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to reconsider the approval of a Professional
Services Agreement between Monroe County and The craig Company,
to assist in revisions to the Monroe County Land Development
Regulations pertaining to Airports. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of the Professional
services Agreement, subject to legal review. Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed amendment to
the Future Land Use Map and Land Use District Map (Zoning) for
applicants/property owners Niki Lesko, Loran Van Vleet, James C.
Fowler and Charles R. Fowler requesting a future land use change
from Residential Medium (RM) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MU/C) and a
zoning change from Improved Subdivision (IS) to Suburban
Commercial (SC). Planning Director, Timothy McGarry, addressed
the Board. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt
the following Resolution transmitting a proposed Future Land Use
Map Amendment requested by the Applicants/Property Owners Niki
Lesko, Loran Van Vleet, James C. Fowler and Charles R. Fowler to
the Florida Department of Community Affairs for review and
comment that changes the Future Land Use Designation from
Residential Medium (RM) to Mixed Use/commercial (MU/C) for
properties legally described as stratton Subdivision, Block 5,
Lots 21, 22, 23 and 4, in section 28, Township 63 South, Range 37
East, Tallahassee Meridian, at approximately mile marker 82 in
Islamorada, Monroe County, Florida. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 073-1997
See Res. Book No. 133 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by commissioner London and seconded by
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commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Ordinance approving
the request filed by Niki Lesko, Loran Van Vleet, James Fowler
and Charles Fowler to amend the Official Land Use District
(Zoning) map from Improved Subdivision (IS) to Suburban
Commercial (SC) for Block 5, Lot 21 and to Mixed Use (MU) for
Block 5, Lots 22, 23 and 4, Stratton Subdivision with Real Estate
Identification numbers 00399720, 00399730, 00399740 and 00399570
and denying the request to amend the zoning map from Improved ~
Subdivision (IS) to Suburban Commercial (SC) for property
described as Block 5, SW 1/2 Lot 5, NW 1/2 Lot 7 also of Stratton
SUbdivision, with the Real Estate Identification Numbers 00399570
and 00399600-000100 located in section 28, Township 63 and Range
37, Monroe County at mile marker 82 in Islamorada. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 005-1997
See Ord. Book No. 42 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed amendment to
the Future Land Use Map and Land Use District Map (Zoning),
sponsored by the Monroe County Planning Department requesting a
future land use change from Mixed Use Commercial (MU/C) to
Residential Medium (RM) and a zoning change from Suburban
Residential (SR) to Improved Subdivision (IS). There was no
public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
transmitting a proposed future land use map amendment requested
by the Monroe County Planning Department to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs for review and comment that
changes the future land use designation from Mixed Use/Commercial
(MU/C) to Residential Medium (RM) for properties legally
described as Block 4, Lots 1-6 and Block 5, Lots 1-8 and 10,
Harbor Shores Subdivision and to Residential Low (RL) for
property legally described as Block 4, Lot 9, Harbor Shores
Subdivision located at mile marker 99 in Section 32, Township 61
South, Range 39 East, Monroe County, Florida. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 074-1997
See Res. Book No. 133 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance approving
the request filed by the Monroe County Planning Department to
change the Official Land Use District (Zoning) map from Suburban
Residential (SR) to Improved subdivision (IS) for property
described as Block 4, Lots 1-6 and Block 5, Lots 1-6 and 10,
Harbor Shores Subdivision located at mile marker 99 in Section
32, Township 61 South, Range 39 East and having the real estate
identification numbers 00522000, 00522010, 00522020, 00522030,
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00522040, 00522050, 00522060, 00522070, 00522080, 00522090,
00522100, 00522110, 00522120, and 00522150.
ORDINANCE NO. 006-1997
See Ord. Book No. 42 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed amendment to
the Future Land Use Map and the Land Use Map District Map
(Zoning) for applicants/property owners Jean Lopresti and Angela
Reynolds requesting a Future Land Use Change from Residential Low
(RL) to Residential Medium (RM) and a zoning change from Suburban
Residential (SR) to Improved Subdivision (IS). There was no
public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Mayor Freeman to adopt the following Resolution transmitting a
proposed Future Land Use Map Amendment requested by
applicants/property owners Jean Lopresti and Angela Reynolds to
the Florida Department of community Affairs for review and
comment that changes the Future Land Use designation from
Residential Low (RL) to Residential Medium (RM) properties
legally described as Block 5, Lots 1 & 2, and Block 14, Lots 1 &
2, in section 32, Township 61 South, Range 39 East, Tallahassee
Meridian, at approximately mile marker 99.5 in Key Largo, Monroe
County, Florida. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 075-1997
See Res. Book No. 133 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance approving
the request filed by Jean Lopresti and Angela Reynolds to amend
the Official Land Use District (zoning) Map from Suburban ~
Residential (SR) to Improved Subdivision (IS) for property
located at mile marker 99.5 and further described as Block 5,
Lots 1 and 2, Block 14, Lots 1 and 2, Key Largo Ocean Shores
Addition, section 32, Township 61 South, Range 39 East, with Real
Estate Ientification Numbers 00498820, 04498830, 00500670 and
00500680. These properties lie in section 32, Township 61 South,
Range 39 East. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 007-1997
See Ord. Book No. 42 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider a Budget
Amendment to the Worker's Compensation Fund 501 for Fiscal Year
1996. County Administrator, James Roberts addressed the Board.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissoner London
and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 076-1997
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See Res. Book No. 133 which is incorporated herein by reference.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
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Deputy Clerk