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02/19/1997 Regular 97/23 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 97/24 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 REVISION 97/25 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. 97/25A 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". 97/26 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 97/27 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 REVISION 97/28 is able to meet the 20% cash match requirement. Aqenda item D-37 is found on Pq. 97/28A. * 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. REVISION 97/28A 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. 97/29 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 97/30 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). 97/31 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. 97/32 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. 97/33 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 97/34 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. 97/35 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 97/36 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; 97/37 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. 97/38 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. 97/39 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. 97/40 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; 97/41 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 97/42 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. 97/43 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 97/44 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 Revision 97/45 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, Revision 97/46 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 Revision 97/47 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 ~..uc. ~~ Deputy Clerk