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10/15/1997 Regular 97/253 MINUTES OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Wednesday, October 15, 1997 Key West, Florida A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m., on the above date, at the Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioners Shirley Freeman, Wilhelmina Harvey, Jack London, Mary Kay Reich, and Mayor Keith Douglass. 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 Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Freeman granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Presentation of a certificate of Appreciation was made to the Holiday Inn Beachside. Employee of the Month Award was presented to Kazimierz Szlosowski of the Public Works Division for the month of June, 1997. Presentation of a Mayor's Proclamation designating November 15, 1997 as the First Annual Monroe County Recycles Day. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated funds received as a donation to Social Services. RESOLUTION NO. 338-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. BULK APPROVALS Board granted approval to advertise for a trucking 97/254 contractor to haul glass to Sarasota, Florida. Board granted approval to award bids for the construction of concrete pads at the three transfer stations to the lowest bidders as follows: Rudy Krause Construction Homestead Concrete & Drainage, Inc. Homestead Concrete & Drainage, Inc. cudjoe Key Long Key Key Largo $24,889.68 $24,852.00 $23,750.00 Board granted approval to advertise for the sale, by sealed bid, of eight (8) Clear Air CA-3000 municipal solid waste incinerators. Board granted approval to of the selection of Aerial Cartographics, Inc., to take aerial photographs for the channel marking plan, in the amount of $20,690.00. Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 331-1997 which authorized an allocation of $20,000 from the Boating Improvement Fund for the taking and purchasing of aerial photographs of selected sites to monitor the effectiveness of channel markers in reducing resource damage. This amendment is to amend the allocation from $20,000 to $20,690.00. RESOLUTION NO. 339-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the allocation of $1,620.00 from the Boating Improvement Fund for the emergency removal of DV03A2373 and DV03A2450 and granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Arnold's Towing for the emergency removal of DV03A2373 and DV03S2450. RESOLUTION NO. 340-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 001 to the 1997-98 Community Care for the Elderly Contract No. KG-751-E, between Monroe County and The Alliance for Aging, Inc. Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 002 to the 1997 Older Americans Act Contract No. KG- 751, between Monroe County and the Alliance for Aging, Inc. Board granted approval and authorized execution of SCSEP Modification of Subgrant Budget between Monroe County and the National Council on the Aging, in the amount of $15,423.00. 97/255 Board granted permission to close all libraries in Monroe County on November 29, 1997 and December 27, 1997. Board adopted the following Resolution for the filing of a Grant Application concerning a state Aid to Libraries with the Florida Department of state, Division of Library and Information Systems and authorizing the Mayor to execute same. RESOLUTION NO. 341-1997 See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Rental Agreement between Monroe County and Sands of the Keys, Inc., for a Canon 6521 copier for the Key West and Key Largo Library. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Transportation, to fund the Marathon Airport 150 Noise Study. Board granted approval of a Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe county and the Florida Department of Transportation to fund the Monroe County Airports Planning Studies. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Transportation to fund the Key West Terminal Project and parking lots. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and the Marathon flying Club, to lease a hangar at the Marathon Airport. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Charles pierce and Bob Cayce for hangar space at the Marathon Airport. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and the Boys and Girls Club of the Keys Area, Inc., for premises at the Key West International Airport. Board granted approval of Republic Parking System's operating budget, for parking lot management at the Key West International Airport. Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following FY98 Human Service Providers Contracts: Board granted approval and authorized execution of an 97/256 Agreement between Monroe County and Big Brothers - Big sisters of Monroe County, in the amount of $21,010.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and Care Center for Mental Health of the Lower Keys, Inc., in the amount of $214,629.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and the Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc., in the amount of $23,000.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Keys Children's Shelter, Inc., in the amount of $26,695.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc., in the amount of $8,000.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe county and the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, Inc., in the amount of $501,266.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and the Guidance Clinic of the Upper Keys, Inc., in the amount of $87,859.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe county and Help Line, Inc., in the amount of $21,000.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and U.S. Fellowship of Florida, Inc., (The Heron), in the amount of $25,000.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and Hospice of the Florida Keys, Inc., in the amount of $50,000.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and Literacy Volunteers of America - Monroe County, Inc., in the amount of $5,000.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and Monroe Association for Retarded citizens (MARC), in the amount of $30,695.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and The Greater Miami and Keys American Red Cross, in the amount of $25,000.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an 97/257 Agreement between Monroe County and Wesley House, in the amount of $25,000.00. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item #1). RESOLUTION NO. 342-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item #2). RESOLUTION NO. 343-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item #3). RESOLUTION NO. 344-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item #4). RESOLUTION NO. 345-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #5). RESOLUTION NO. 346-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #6). RESOLUTION NO. 347-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #7). RESOLUTION NO. 348-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item #8). RESOLUTION NO. 349-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the 97/258 Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #9). RESOLUTION NO. 350-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. #10). RESOLUTION NO. 351-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #11). RESOLUTION NO. 352-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #12). RESOLUTION NO. 353-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #13). RESOLUTION NO. 354-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #14). RESOLUTION NO. 355-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item #15). RESOLUTION NO. 356-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #16). RESOLUTION NO. 357-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #17). RESOLUTION NO. 358-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. 97/259 Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #18). RESOLUTION NO. 359-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #19). RESOLUTION NO. 360-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #20). RESOLUTION NO. 361-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #21). RESOLUTION NO. 362-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #22). RESOLUTION NO. 363-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #23). RESOLUTION NO. 364-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item #24). RESOLUTION NO. 365-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #25). RESOLUTION NO. 366-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #26). RESOLUTION NO. 367-1997 97/260 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #27). RESOLUTION NO. 368-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #28). RESOLUTION NO. 369-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #29). RESOLUTION NO. 370-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #30). RESOLUTION NO. 371-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item #31). RESOLUTION NO. 372-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #32). RESOLUTION NO. 373-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #33). RESOLUTION NO. 374-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #34). RESOLUTION NO. 375-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #35). 97/261 RESOLUTION NO. 376-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #36). RESOLUTION NO. 377-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #37). RESOLUTION NO. 378-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #38). RESOLUTION NO. 379-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item 39). RESOLUTION NO. 380-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #40). RESOLUTION NO. 381-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item #41). RESOLUTION NO. 382-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #42). RESOLUTION NO. 383-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item #43). RESOLUTION NO. 384-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 97/262 Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Xerox Corporation to lease a Xerox Model 5845CA copier for use at the Marathon Government Annex for a 36 month period, at a total cost of $447.00 per month, under Putnam County Contract #97-2). Board adopted the following Resolution, superseding Resolution No. 399A-1996, and adopting an amended Fee Schedule for use by the Special Taxing District for providing ambulance services. RESOLUTION NO. 385-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval to advertise for bids for janitorial service at the Public Service building and authorization to adjust the level of service in order to meet facility requirements. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County and Houston Air, Inc., for central air conditioning repair in Upper Keys facilities, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 per year. Board granted approval and authorized execution of renewal of a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Doug Betz to operate the lounge chair concession stand located at Higgs Beach for an additional three years, commencing January 8, 1998, and expiring on January 7, 2001, for an amount of ten percent (10%) of its total gross proceeds or one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per month, whichever is greater. Board granted approval to reject all bids for the Courthouse Annex Roof Replacement Project at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, and re-bid the Courthouse Annex Roof replacement in the next fiscal year. Board granted approval and authorized execution of Change Order No. 3 to contract between Monroe County and D. L. Porter Construction, Inc., for the Key West International Airport Terminal Renovations, in the amount of $48,665.00. Board granted approval to use Transportation Impact Fees to reimburse the Gas Tax Fund for projects between January 1996 through September 1997. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a revised Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority for a joint project to construct culvert crossings and water line modifications at Jolly Roger Estates and Cudjoe Gardens Subdivisions. Board granted approval to issue a Purchase Order for 24 97/263 month rental of a Class 3 Copier E 2050 Series with Minolta Corporation. The copier will be used by the Workers Compensation and Group Insurance Sections, in the amount of $153.30 per month, including copier supplies. Board granted approval of payment to BellSouth Communication Systems, as the sole source provider of telephone service installation to the Harvey Government Center renovation project, in the amount of $134,972.76. Board adopted the following Resolution urging Governor Lawton M. Chiles and the Florida Legislature to reimburse Monroe County for its proportionate share of funds paid to the State of Florida for medicaid hospital and nursing home billings pursuant to the settlement agreement with the American Tobacco Industry in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach, Florida, under civil Action No. 95-A. RESOLUTION NO. 386-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board approved the expenditure of $40,000 Library Impact Fees for the purchase of books, reference materials, etc., for the Library System. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and the Salvation Army, in the amount of $25,000.00. Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the execution of a Grant Agreement #98-DB-Y-11-54-01-H04, between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Community Affairs. RESOLUTION NO. 387-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (Verbal add-on #1). RESOLUTION NO. 388-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal add-on #2). RESOLUTION NO. 389-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal add-on #3). RESOLUTION NO. 390-1997 97/264 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal add-on #4). RESOLUTION NO. 391-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (Verbal add-on #5). RESOLUTION NO. 392-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval to renew the Municipal Service District's (Solid Waste Management) Insurance Agreement with the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust, at an annual premium of $76,296.00. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ---- Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Floats & Events, Inc., d/b/a King Orange Float Company, to provide the 1998 Parade Float, in the amount of $56,000.00 ($49,000.00 plus $7,000.00 Orange Bowl entry fee), FY 98 Two Penny, which will be utilized in a nationally televised section of the Orange Bowl Parade on 12/31/97 in Miami, the Tampa Gasparilla Parade in February 1998, the Fort Myers Edison Pageant of Light Parade in February 1998, the Plant city strawberry Festival Parade in March 1998, the st. Petersburg Festival of Light Parade in April 1998, the Bradenton Heritage Parade in April 1998, and the Key West Fantasy Fest Parade in October 1997. Board granted approval of the following Cultural Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 1998, in the total amount of $153,320.00: Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Key West Players covering the Waterfront Playhouse, October 1997 through May 1998, in an amount not to exceed $15,400.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Marathon Community Theatre, Inc., covering the Marathon Community Theatre on November 13, 1997 through May 2, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $4,700.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella. 97/265 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Key West Art & Historical Society covering the Battleship Maine & spanish American War, November 1997 through August 1998, in an amount not to exceed $15,400.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center Founders Society, Inc., covering the TWFAC Founders Society, Inc., November 15, 1997 through April 4, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $21,600.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Key West Council of the Arts, covering Impromptu Concerts on 11/16/97, 1/18/98, 3/9/98 and 3/31/98, in an amount not to exceed $1,800.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Mel Fisher Maritime Museum covering LIBERTAD! The Legacy of the U.S.S. Maine, December 1998, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Key West writers Workshop covering the Key West Writers Workshops 1997/1998 Series on December 5-7, 1997, January 23-25, 1998, February 13-15, 1997, April 24-26, 1998 and May 6-10, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, covering the 11th Annual Island Art Fair on December 14, 1997, in an amount not to exceed $2,400.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Old Island Restoration Foundation, covering the 38th Annual House & Garden Tours on December 27-28, 1997, January 23-24, 1998, February 13- 14, 1998, and March 6-7, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $4,200.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Keys Renaissance Faire, Inc., covering the Florida Keys Renaissance Faire on January 17-19, 1998, in an amount not to exceed 97/266 $11,030.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Pigeon Key Foundation, covering the Pigeon Key Art Festival on February 7-8, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $7,580.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Old Island Days Art Festival covering the Old Island Days Art Festival on February 21-22, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Treasure Village, covering the Islamorada Fine Arts & Music Festival on March 21- 22, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $13,950.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce covering Sunday in the Park, April 5, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce, covering the Pirates in Paradise Festival VI on May 1-3, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $12,760.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, covering the 14th Annual Underwater Music Festival, July 11, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce covering the Historic Seacraft Race & Festival, September 5, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $4,500.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Destination Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Keys Communication Group, Inc., covering the 7th Annual Key West Theatre Festival, October 8-18, 1998, in the amount of $82,200.00, FY 98, DAC I, Third Penny. Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 97/267 following Fishing Event Agreements for FY 98, in the total amount of $221,300.00: Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Blue Water World Corporation, covering the Key Largo Sailfish Challenge, January 9-11, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Saltwater Flats Fishing Association, covering the 2nd Annual Key West Kingfish Extravaganza, January 9-11, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Holiday Isle Resort & Marina, covering the Over The Hill Tournament, January 23, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Saltwater Flats Fishing Association, covering the Marathon Kingfish Extravaganza, January 23-25, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Holiday Isle Resort & Marina, covering the Holiday Isle Sailfish tournament, January 3D-February 1, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Murray Marine, covering Hogs Breath SKA King Mackerel Tournament, January 30- February 1, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Key West Fishing tournament, covering Key West and Lower Keys Fishing Tournament, April 10-12, 1998, November 22-23, 1998 Team Challenge, in an amount not to exceed $58,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. /- Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between. Monroe County and Holiday Inn Key Largo, covering the 8th Annual Holiday Inn Key Largo Dolphin Tournament, Official Offshore state Championship, April 24-26, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $8,000.00, Two Penny, allocated 97/268 under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Keys Classic Anglers tournament, Inc., covering the Texaco Key West Classic, April 29- May 2, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $23,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Marina Del Mar Resort & Marina, covering the Coconuts Dolphin Tournament, May 15-17, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Holiday Isle Resort & Marina, covering the Holiday Isle Dolphin Tournament, May 29-31, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing-Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Lower Keys Chamber of commerce, covering Big pine and Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament, June 12-14, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $6,150.00, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Key West Gator Club, covering 8th Annual Key West Gator Club Scholarship Dolphin Derby, June 19-21, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $8,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and South Florida Fishing Classic, Inc., covering the South Florida Fishing Classic, June 20-21, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Coconut Cove Resort & Marina, covering the Coconut Cove Resort Dolphin Tournament, June 26-28, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Greiger Key Marina, covering the Dolphin Daze Tournament, July 17-19, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Oceanside Marina 97/269 Shallow Water Challenge, covering the 2nd Annual Oceanside Shallow Water Challenge, July 25-26, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Turtle Kraals Restaurant, covering the Turtle Kraals Dolphin Tournament, August 1-3, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe county and Rick Dostal, covering Round the Clock Shark Tournament, August 8-9, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe county and Redbone, Inc., covering the Mercury Outboard Slam on September 4-6, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Redbone, Inc., covering Little Palm Island Grand Slam, September 16-18, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $6,150.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Hawk's Cay Resort & Marina, covering 2nd Annual IGFA Junior Angler Benefit Tournament, September 19-20, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Redbone, Inc., covering the Mariner Outboards Baybone, October 2-4, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $16,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Sloppy Joe's Bar and Galleon Marina, covering Sloppy Joe's Galleon Fish Roundup, October 9-11, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $9,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Redbone, Inc., covering Mercury Outboard Cheeca/Redbone on November 13-15, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $14,000.00, FY 98, Two Penny, 97/270 allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS Board granted approval of a request by Island Christian School for a refund in the amount of $5,426.72, which amounts to 50% of the impact fees paid on their new building in Marathon. Board granted approval of a Flood Variance Application submitted by Byron C. Daggett, for a detached 600 SF garage, below base flood elevation for parking only on property located on the westerly 82 ft. of tract 21, Russell Estates, Upper Matecumbe Key. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Conservation Easement between Monroe County and Michael Felling, for a part of Lot 8, Block 63, Crains Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 1, page 51 of section 24, Township 65 South, Range 33 East of the Official Records of Monroe County. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement between Monr~e County and Lewis Environmental Services, Inc., for the Advanced Identification of Wetlands (ADOD) Grant Project by extending the completion date to 06/30/98, and adding $21,068.00 for contractual services. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Grant Agreement OFMAS-057, between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection regarding the Spiegel Grove Artificial Reef to extend the expiration date from December 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998. Board granted approval to advertise a proposed Ordinance creating a Boating Restricted Area (idle speed/no wake zone) for all of Community Harbor; providing for definitions; providing that Monroe County agrees to hold the Florida Department of Environmental Protection harmless from any liability incurred from the negligent posting of Boating Restricted Markers; providing for penalties for violations; providing for exemptions; providing for severability; providing for repeal of all ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Release and Termination Agreement for Reef Relief's obligations to Inspect and Maintain Moorings, between Monroe County and Reef Relief, Inc., to transfer mooring buoy maintenance responsibility from Reef Relief to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. 97/271 GROWTH MANAGEMENT Board adopted the following Resolution requesting that the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) become the Wastewater Authority for Unincorporated Monroe County, that the FKAA focus its attention on completing and implementing the Marathon Wastewater Facilities Plan, that they take a strong proactive role in the ensuing development of the Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan, and that the FKAA establish a revolving fund to assist in the replacement of cesspits for those residents meeting qualification requirements as moderate income residents. RESOLUTION NO. 393-1997 See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference. MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT Board granted approval of the following expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust-Fund, in the total amount of $35,406.00: $ 6,162.00 Purchase a wrestling mat for Conch Republic Amateur Wrestling Club. $15,000.00 Fund Scholarship Program "Take Stock In Children" to pay full costs of college for three (3) fifth grade students from Upper, Middle and Lower Keys. $ 7,500.00 Fund efforts of Key West Our Neighborhood, a community empowerment initiative. $ 2,717.00 Purchase athletic equipment at Marathon High School. $ 1,701. 00 Purchase 1001 Invisible Security Marker Pens to be distributed at Crime Watch Meetings throughout County. $ 2,000.00 Sponsor the Key West Police Department's Annual "Toys for Tots" Program. Purchase fuel for Sheriff's Airplane to transport 8 professionals from County to Governor's Summit on Domestic Abuse in st. Petersburg. Board approved the Proof of Publication for official notice of unclaimed bonds money pursuant to Florida Statute 116.21(2). $ 326.00 97/272 COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Board granted approval of Commissioner London's appointment of Linda Yorde to the Monroe County Commission on the status of Women, fulfilling the term of Susan Nugent. This term will expire in November 1998. Board granted approval of Commissioner London's appointment of Pete Myers to the Florida Keys Council for the Handicapped, fulfilling the term of Gale Killion. This term will expire February 21, 1998. Board granted approval for Marathon High School to close US1 northbound from 20th st. to 53rd st. in Marathon, November 14, 1997, for 1 hour from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for their Annual Homecoming Parade. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Board reviewed the monthly financial documents as prepared by the Office of Management and Budget and reviewed the budget trends for the next fiscal year. Board approved a motion identifying the Leadership Monroe Program as a public purpose with benefit to the County Government and County citizens and authorization for reimbursement for County employees who attend with the approval of the County Administrator and funding availability. * This item is re-considered later in the meetinq and approved. Board granted approval addition to the contract between Lybrand covering additional work Classification Program. and authorized execution of an Monroe County and Coopers and under the Compensation and COUNTY CLERK FINES AND FORFEITURES Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures: COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Thomas Hibberd, in the amount of $350.00; Deborah Harrison, in the amount of $300.00; Guillermo Marcovici, in the amount of $1,462.50; Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount of $700.00; Leslie Morgan, in the amount of $350.00. OTHER EXPENSES, Jimmy Lee & Assoc., in the amount of $162.05; David J. Burns, iri the amount of $641.06; Melanie 97/273 McClung, in the amount of $6.00; Michael Faruet, in the amount of $6.00; Lisette Blanco, in the amount of $45.61; Manuel Araguez, in the amount of $44.86; Roman Serra, in the amount of $6.00; Vince Weiner, in the amount of $33.00; Lara Bahweg, in the amount of $21.00; Santa Maria Motel, in the amount of $237.00; Theresa Adams, in the amount of $42.00; the Islander, in the amount of $213.00; Richard Sawyer, in the amount of $27.00;Robyn Ragsdale, in the amount of $21.00; Dr. Nobby Mambo, in the amount of $74.00; The Key West Printery, Inc., in the amount of $660.30. COURT ORDERED ATTORNEY CONFLICT, Robert B. Goldman, in the amount of $944.22; Ben Harrison, in the amount of $2,241.32; Candida Cobb, in the amount of $350.00; Cunningham, Albritton, Miller, Crimmmella & Hamilton, in the amount of $350.00; James Lupino, in the amount of $626.25; David L. Manz, in the amount of $431.25; John P. Rotolo, in the amount of $956.25; Jason R. Smith, in the amount of $1,481.25. COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $577.75; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $60.00; Amy Landry, in the amount of $198.00. COURT INTERPRETER, Estrella Garcia, in the amount of 480.00; JR Alayon-Forti, in the amount of $495.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the amount of $55.00; William Waddell, in the amount of $185.00. TRAVEL EXPENSES, witness Travel, in the amount of $2,385.44. EXTRADITION, Richard D. Roth, Sheriff of Monroe County, in the amount of $507.60. COUNTY CLERK Board approved the following Warrants: GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #292134-293422, in the amount of $6,741,765.53. SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE 305), #900, in the amount of $48,500.41. Board approved the County Commission Meeting Minutes of August 19 and August 20, 1997. COUNTY ATTORNEY ,,- Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance repealing Section 6-20, Monroe County Code, which adopted the 1975 Handicapped Accessibility Chapter of the Florida Statutes as the 1994 Edition of the Florida Accessibility Code was adopted in 1994; providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all 97/274 ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective date. Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 008-1988, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 007-1991 and 020-1992, relating to the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District, providing for termination of the Taxing Authority for the District; providing for subsequent referendum for renewing the ad valorem levy for the District; providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe county Code of ordinances; and providing an effective date. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS County Administrator, James Roberts and Public Works Director, Dent pierce addressed the Board. The fOllowing indi- viduals also addressed the Board concerning the rejection of bid received from Humane Animal Care Coalition, Inc. for operation of Monroe County Animal Control: Becky Barron representing the Lower Keys Friends of Animals; Elton J. Gissindanner, Tom Garrettson, Melody Cassady and Joseph Dalena representing the Humane Animal Care Coalition; and Gloria Spriggs, representing the Lower Keys Friends of Animals. After Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commis- sioner Harvey granting approval of Staff recommendation to reject bid received from Humane Animal Care Coalition, Inc. for opera- tion of Monroe County Animal Control and requesting the County Administrator to work with the bidder concerning functions in the Upper Keys. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to remove from the bulk approval Agenda item R-3 concerning the Leadership Monroe County program as a public purpose with benefit to the County Government and County citizens and authorization for reimbursement for County employees who attend with the approval of the County Administrator and funding availability. Motion carried unanimously. commissioner London excused himself from the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING The second of two Public Hearings were held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 018-1995 in order that parking tickets may be issued for violations of Sec. 15 of Revision 97/275 Resolution No. 330-1997; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective date. There was no public input. County Attorney, James T. Hendrick addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Mayor Douglass to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner London not present. ORDINANCE NO. 038-1997 See Ord. Book No. 45 which is incorporated herein by reference. commissioner London returned to the meeting. MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner London granting approval to execute the FY 98 Monroe Council for the Arts Corporation Agreement in the amount of $45,000 with the Council to submit appropriate documentation to reflect the additional $33,000. Roll call vote was unanimous. Public Works Director, Dent Pierce; Facilities Maintenance Director, Carlos Zarate; and County Administrator, James Roberts addressed the Board concerning the approval to terminate the Contract Agreement with Garcia Cleaning Service for janitorial service at The Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School (including nutrition site), in accordance with Article 3.14 (a), and authorization for the Public Facilities Maintenance Director to solicit proposals and negotiate a month to month agreement with area janitorial contractors to provide service for this facility, changing the time that service is to be provided to the first floor of this facility. This matter was continued to later in the meeting. Architect Jose' Gonzalez and Monroe County Construction Manager, Bill Bibo addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve the Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School betterment project in an amount not to exceed $19,762. After consideration, the second to the motion was withdrawn and the motion died for lack of a second. Motion was then made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to refer to Mr. Bibo and come back before the Board with a firm figure to complete the project. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: * Commissioner Freeman Yes Commissioner Harvey No Commissioner London Yes Commissioner Reich No Mayor Douglass Yes 97/276 Motion carried. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Monroe County Recycling Coordinator, Connie Grabois made a presentation to the- Board regarding the Recycle Florida Today and ReCaribe Annual Conference to be held in Monroe County in May 1998. Solid Waste Director, Clark Lake reported to the Board that he had received official word on the landfill closures from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection approved for Long Key and Key Largo. Mr. Lake discussed the status of a pending financial matter with TCI. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Growth Management Director, Bob Herman updated the Board on united States Fish and wildlife Service (USFWS) Biolog- ical Opinion as it relates to the role Monroe County, FEMA and USFWS are required by law to accomplish. Mr. H~rman discussed a letter received from the law firm of Apgar & Pelham the County's land use attorneys concerning the Governor and Cabinet Review of 18-mile stretch improvements. County Attorney, James T. Hendrick discussed a Resolu- tion concerning an application for a building permit allocation under the Dwelling unit Allocation Ordinance, commonly known as the Rate of Growth Ordinance or "ROGO". ' Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 394-1997 See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Hendrick also discussed a City of Key West Afford- able Housing Initiative Meeting. * * * * * /'- JOINT MEETING BETWEEN DISTRICT #1 LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 97/277 The Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Shirley Freeman, Commissioner Art French, Commissioner Yvonne Harper, Commissioner Jack London and Chairman Keith Douglass. Also present were Commissioner wilhelmina Harvey and Commissioner Mary Kay Reich. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner French to adopt the following Resolution of the Board of Governors of the Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambu- lance District of Monroe County, Florida, superseding Resolution No. 388-1996, and adopt an amended fee schedule for use by the Special Taxing District for providing ambulance services. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 395-1997 See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference. Public Safety Director, Reggie Paros and County Admin- istrator, James Roberts addressed the Board. After Board discus- sion, motion was made by Commissioner French and seconded by Commissioner Harper to adopt the following Resolution in refer- ence to the cooperative implementation of the consolidated Monroe County Emergency Services sys~em. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 396-1997 See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution in refer- ence to the cooperative implementation of the consolidated Monroe County Emergency Services System. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 397-1997 See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference. There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District adjourned. * * * * * The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all commissioners present. MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS Public Works Director, Dent pierce addressed the Board 97/278 to discuss the status of the Contract with Garcia Cleaning Service for janitorial service at The Harvey Government Center @ Historic Truman School. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to modify the Contract with Garcia Cleaning to eliminate cleaning of the Tax Collector's Office reducing the Contract amount by 35%. Motion carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Reich to re-open the Agenda in order to add an item, Q-14 concerning approval for payment to Shuman Heritage Printing Company for the postcard invitations to announce the dedication of The Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School in the amount of $849.65. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner London granting approval of payment to Shuman Heri- tage Printing Company in the amount of $849.65 from the Board of County Commissioners' Promotional Account. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: commissioner Freeman Yes Commissioner Harvey Yes Commissioner London Yes Commissioner Reich No Mayor Douglass Yes Motion carried. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Growth Management Director, Bob Herman introduced representatives of CH2MHill - Ken Williams, Steve Aasheim and Wendy Nero who discussed the document entitled Monroe County Wastewater Master Plan - BOCC Update - dated October 15, 1997. Environmental Administrator with the Monroe County Public Health unit for the Florida Department of Health, Jack Teague and Jack Wedge addressed the Board. Mr. Lynn C. Mapes gave a progress report to the Board regarding the ongoing commitments made by Lt. Governor Buddy MacKay during his most recent visit to the Florida Keys as they relate to the Cesspit Identification and Elimination Program. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Freeman directing the County Attorney to prepare an Ordinance or a Land Development Regulation to prohibit nude or topless dancing in the unincorporated areas of Monroe County and 97/279 bring back before the Board. Roll call vote was unanimous. The Board also discussed the status of the Local citizens Task Force. David Munn addressed the Board. SOUNDING BOARD H. T. pontin add~essed the Board concerning Monroe County Government. The Board took no official action. MONROE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR Monroe County Tax Collector, Harry F. Knight the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and by Commissioner Harvey granting approval to permit the of the 1997 tax roll and mailing of the 1997 tax bills the completion of the Value Adjustment Board Hearings. carried unanimously. addressed seconded extension prior to Motion Mr. Knight presented excess fee checks for Fiscal Year 1996-97. Mr. Knight also introduced Danise Henriquez, Assistant Tax Collector. DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services Director, Peter Horton introduced representatives of URS Greiner, Inc. - Deborah Murphy who gave a presentation of the Key West International Airport Ad-Hoc Commit- tee on Noise Recommendations for the Part 150 Noise Study, Noise Compatibility Program. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the document entitled FAR Part 150 Noise Compatibility study Key West Interna- tional Airport Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on Noise. Motion carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Joe Glenn, President of the Looe Key Artificial Reef Association and Director Gayle Tippett gave a presentation on their progress on an artificial reef project and requested that the County review and sign an Army Corps of Engineers Permit for the project. County Administrator, James Roberts addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting conceptual approval of the project. Motion carried unanimously. 97/280 Mayor Douglass excused himself from the meeting. Elmira Leto gave a presentation regarding Samuel's House an Emergency Women's Shelter. Judy Remley, Chaplain at the Monroe County Sheriff's Office; County Attorney, James T. Hendrick and County Administrator, James Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded 'by Commissioner Harvey granting approval for the Mayor to do a letter of support. Motion carried unanimously, with Mayor Douglass not present. Mayor Douglass returned to the meeting. County Administrator, James Roberts and Growth Manage- ment Director, Bob Herman addressed the Board concerning the "No Show" at the meeting of Laura Lee Daniels where she has requested to stop the blasting on No Name Key. Homeowners have sustained damage to homes and wells from the blasting. No official action was taken. The Board discussed the creation of Interim Community Councils to enable citizens with populations centers, additional input in public issues. This matter was referred to Staff. Commissioner Reich discussed the October 7-8, 1998 Board of County Commissioners' meeting dates. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to change the October 7 & 8, 1998 BOCC meeting to October 14 , 15, 1998. Motion carried unanimously. The Board discussed the status of District 1 Planning Commission appointee. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Freeman directing the County Attorney's Office to present to the BOCC at it's November meeting such cause as may exist of record to remove Bettye Chaplin from her appoint- ed position as Planning Commissioner. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: commissioner Freeman Yes Commissioner Harvey Yes Commissioner London Yes Commissioner Reich No Mayor Douglass Yes Motion carried. The Board discussed the acceptance of the Pigeon Key Bridge. County Engineer, Dave Koppel addressed the Board. The Board took no official action. The Board discussed the proposed area code "overlay" for Monroe County. Motion was made by Commissioner London and 97/281 seconded by Commissioner Harvey directing the County Attorney to draft an appropriate Resolution for the proposed overlay. Motion carried unanimously. The Board discussed the Snake Creek Bridge regulation change. The Board took no official action. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR The Board discussed the Leadership Monroe County program as a public purpose with benefit to the County Government and County citizens and authorization for reimbursement for County employees who attend with the approval of the county Administrator and funding availability. County Administrator, James Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey authoriz- ing the reimbursement of the (2) two employees who are currently enrolled in the program. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to not provide any future funding for the program. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: commissioner Freeman No Commissioner Harvey Yes Commissioner London Yes Commissioner Reich Yes Mayor Douglass Yes Motion carried. GROWTH MANAGEMENT The first of two Public Hearings were held concerning an Ordinance adopting Land Development Regulations to implement the Beneficial Use and Vested Rights provisions of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan; establishing Procedures, Standards and criteria for Beneficial Use and Vested Rights Determinations. County Attorney, James T. Hendrick addressed the Board. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner London to adopt the proposed Ordinance and amendment as an Interim Rule of Procedure pending formal adoption as an Area of critical State Concern regulation. Said amendment as follows: Page 4 (b) Consideration of an Application for Relief: (3) Add the words liThe Special Master shall be respon- sible for scheduling a public hearing for the application." at the end of the section. 97/282 (4) Replace with the following: "Notice: The County shall provide notice of the public hearing pursuant to Ch. 125.66 of the Florida stat- utes. The cost of such notice shall be borne by the applicant. II Page 10 section 9.5-182. Procedure for Vested Rights Determinations. (b) Consideration of an Application for Relief: (3) Special Master: Add the words liThe Special Master shall be responsible for scheduling a public hearing for the application." at the end of the section. (4) Replace with the following: "Notice: The County shall provide notice of the public hearing pursuant to Ch. 125.66 of the Florida Statutes. The cost of such notice shall be borne by the appli cant. II Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to continue the Public Hearing to the next Board meeting scheduled for November 12, 1997, 11:00 a.m., at Key Largo. Motion carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was held concerning approval of workers' compensation settlement in the amount of $33,000 inclu- sive of attorney's fees and costs. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commis- sioner Harvey to approve the item. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ATTORNEY Attorney Wayne Smith, of the law firm of Morgan & Brooks discussed the status of the following items: Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan; Florida Keys Taxi Dispatch; Avis matter where attorney fees were paid to the County in the amount of $15,791.13; and the Nora Williams/Key Largo Chamber of Commerce settlement. County Attorney, James T. Hendrick discussed a Resolu- tion directing the Public Works Division and the County Engineer to initiate discussion with the State of Florida and the City of Key West toward consolidating ownership of, and maintenance responsibilities for, all the streets of the city of Key West, 97/283 Florida. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 398-1997 See Res. Book No. 136 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, Florida ~...w. t. ~ ~~ Isabel C. DeSantis: Deputy Clerk