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02/22/1995 Regular 95/55 MINUTES OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Wednesday, February 22, 1995 Marathon Government Center A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 A.M., on the above date, at the Marathon Government Center, Marathon, Florida. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioners Keith Douglass, Wilhelmina Harvey, Jack London, Mary Kay Reich and Mayor Shirley Freeman. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Randy Ludacer, 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, AND DELETIONS Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting approval of Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Elizabeth C. Lemon, representing the League of Women Voters, was present to accept a Proclamation proclaiming 1995 as League of Women Voters Year. A Proclamation was made commending the Florida Veterans Service Offices for 50 years of distinguished service. Employee of the Month Award was presented to Jeanette Banks, Office of the Fire Marshal, Public Safety Division, for the month of November, 1994. Presentation of the Quarterly Individual Safety Award was presented to Larry Waters. Commissioner Harvey presented a Proclamation Proclaiming the month of February, 1995 as National Afro-American History Month. 95/56 BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner London granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent: Board granted approval to remove the following surplus property from the Supervisor of Elections Inventory and transfer said items to the Key West/Monroe County Housing Authority: Property Taq No. Description 0701-079 0701-078 COMPAQ Desk Pro 286 Computer COMPAQ Desk Pro 286 Computer Board granted approval to remove the following surplus property from the Supervisor of Elections Inventory and advertise for sealed bids: Pro~erty Taq No. Description 0701-077 COMPAQ Desk Pro 286 Computer Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Peter Norquoy, for hangar space at the Key West International Airport. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Stephen Turco, for hangar space at the Key West International Airport. Board granted approval to remove the following surplus property from the Monroe County Public Health Department Inventory and advertise for sealed bids: Property Taq No. Description 2000-415 Plastic Card Embosser Board granted approval and authorized execution of a SCSEP Modification of Subgrant Budget, in the amount of $14,000.00. The National Council on Aging, Inc., has authorized this modification to increase Enrollee Wages and Fringes without any further costs to the County. Board granted approval to remove from Social Services Inventory, Property Tag No. 0800-87, Copier, and advertise for bids, and granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Xerox to lease Xerox 5334ZTAS copier, under State Contract No. 600-380-94-1, for a period of 36 95/57 months, in the amount of $245.00 per month. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Agreement between Monroe County and the state of Florida, Department of state, Division of Library and Information Services, in the amount of $123,899.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Island City Flying Service, to lease an aircraft hangar at the Key West International Airport, in the amount of $651.00 per month. Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals to provide an Automatic Teller Machine at the Key West International Airport. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Robert Dean, for hangar space at the Key West International Airport. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Federal Express Corporation, for the existing terminal building, parking area, and aircraft apron at the Marathon Airport. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Transportation Franchise Agreement between Monroe County and Kenneth Dolbey, to provide limousine service at the Marathon Airport. 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 authorities for the emergency removal of DV091843. RESOLUTION NO. 077-1995 See Res. Book No. 125, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Frank Keevan & Son, Inc., for the Emergency Removal of DV091843, in the amount of $600.00. 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 authorities for the repairs to Channel Markers #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, Kemp Channel, and #1 Coco Plum, Marathon. 95/58 RESOLUTION NO. 078-1995 See Res. Book No. 125, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing and Assistance, for the emergency repair of Channel Markers in Kemp Channel and Coco Plum, in the amount of $19,198.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing and Assistance, granting approval of a time extension for the Sugarloaf Channel Marking Project, due to weather delays. Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 335-1994. RESOLUTION NO. 079-1995 See Res. Book No. 125, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 296-1994. RESOLUTION NO. 080-1995 See Res. Book No. 125, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 334-1994. RESOLUTION NO. 081-1995 See Res. Book No. 125, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 299-1994. RESOLUTION NO. 082-1995 See Res. Book No. 125, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 295-1994. RESOLUTION NO. 083-1995 See Res. Book No. 125, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 035-1995. RESOLUTION NO. 084-1995 See Res. Book No. 125, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds for FY 1994. 95/59 RESOLUTION NO. 085-1995 See Res. Book No. 125, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for FY 1995 for Marathon and Key West Airports. RESOLUTION NO. 086-1995 RESOLUTION NO. 087-1995 RESOLUTION NO. 088-1995 See Res. Book No. 125, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for FY 1995. RESOLUTION NO. 089-1995 RESOLUTION NO. 090-1995 RESOLUTION NO. 091-1995 RESOLUTION NO. 092-1995 RESOLUTION NO. 093-1995 RESOLUTION NO. 094-1995 See Res. Book No. 125, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds for FY 1995. RESOLUTION NO. 095-1995 See Res. Book No. 125, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. RESOLUTION NO. 096-1995 See Res. Book No. 125, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval of Award of Bid and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County and Toxikon, Inc., for ground water and surface water sampling and analysis at the County's three landfills, in the amount of $15,654.00. Board granted approval to waive Purchasing Policies and Procedures and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County and U.S. Environmental Group, Inc., to remediate the diesel impacted soils at the Long Key Transfer Site, in the amount of $61,540.00. Action required due to time constraint imposed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Board granted approval to sell 150 fifty gallon recycling containers to three franchisees, Keys Sanitary Services, Mid-Keys Waste, Inc., and Bland Disposal Service. Board granted approval to advertise Request for Proposals 95/60 for repairs to the three transfer station roofs. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Boating Improvement Program, Contract No. B9505, for emergency derelict vessel removals, in the amount of $11,622.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Boating Improvement Program, Contract No. B9506, for the Sugarloaf Channel Marking Project, in the amount of $30,000.00. Board granted approval to reimburse travel expenses for members of the Monroe County Base Realignment and Closure Commission for attendance at the Florida Base Realignment and Closure Commission held in Jacksonville on January 13, 1995. Frank Butler to be reimbursed a total amount of $152.45, and Tom Brown to be reimbursed a total of $78.38. Board granted approval to issue a purchase order for one year software service maintenance with Creative Management System, in the amount of $1,900.00. Board granted approval to reject the single bid submitted by Davis Water Analysis, Inc., for chemicals and service for the HVAC chemical contract and granted approval to re-advertise for competitive bids. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County and Animal Disposal and Private Cremations, for mass disposal of animal carcasses, in the amount of $5.43 per carcass, $7.00 per carcass of pigs and goats (increased by CPI). Board granted approval to demolish the existing storage shed on the Tucker Property, to remove and dispose of debris existing within, to remove existing fence, to remove access vegetation debris, and to utilize Road Department personnel and equipment for same. Board granted approval to reject the proposals received to install Central Air Conditioning System in the Property Appraiser's Office located in the Monroe County Courthouse and Bayshore Manor, and granted authorization to advertise for sealed bids for same. Board granted approval to remove the following item the inventory of Public Works and dispose of same: from Propertv Taq No. Description 95/61 0903-520 Air Conditioning Unit Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Easement to Bell South Telecommunications, Inc., at the Marathon Courthouse Annex, providing for a fiber optic cable and a remote terminal metal cabinet providing additional telephone lines at the Annex. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Douglas Baetz for a concession at Higgs Beach for the rental of beach chairs and umbrellas only. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Board confirmed the County Administrator's choice of Carlos E. Zarate to be Director of the Facilities Maintenance Department in the Division of Public Works. Board confirmed the County Administrator's choice of Mark Ross Alliston to be Director of the Department of Environmental Resources in the Growth Management Division. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Board adopted the following Resolution Transferring Funds. RESOLUTION NO. 097-1995 See Res. Book No. 125, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Local Major Event Agreement between Monroe County and Theatre Key West, covering the Key West Theatre Festival '95, October 5-15, 1995, in an amount not to exceed $32,505.00, Fiscal Year 1995, Third Penny. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Sunset Marina covering the Mariner Outboards' Greatest Grouper Tournament, April 1-2, 1995, in an amount not to exceed $2,200.00, FY 1995, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a three year Agreement between Monroe County and Universal Beach Service Corp., to provide cleaning and maintenance services for Smathers Beach, Higgs Beach, Little Duck Key Beach, Sombrero Beach, Ann's Beach (formerly Caloosa Cove Beach) and Harry Harris Park Beach, in an amount not to exceed $143,959.00, FY 1995, Three Penny. Board granted approval of the additions/changes to the 95/62 Monroe County Tourist Development Council Operations Manual, as outlined in a memorandum to the Board from Lynda M. stuart, dated February 6, 1995. Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 028-1994, which created a Boating Restricted Area (Idle Speed/No Wake Zone) for the south side of Key West and Riviera Canal, in order to match the Ordinance adopted by the City of Key West and thereby increase the Boating Restricted Area for the south side of Key West from 300 feet to 600 feet; substituting Exhibit "A" attached to said Ordinance No. 028-1994 with a revised Exhibit "A" depicting the New Boating Restricted Area; providing for severability; providing for the repeal of ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for the incorporation of this ordinance into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective date. DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance granting the Florida Key Electric Cooperative Association, Inc., a nonexclusive franchise for the area of Monroe County east of the west end of the Seven Mile Bridge for the construction, maintenance and operation of an electric supply system; requiring the co-op to prevent the creation of obstructions dangerous to the public and to repair co-op created damage to Monroe County Property; requiring the co-op to move its facilities at no cost to Monroe County when necessary for work on Monroe County road system; requiring that the co-op hold the Monroe County Commission and County officers and employees harmless from any damages resulting from the co-opts exercise of its privileges under the franchise; providing for a 30 year franchise term; providing for assignment of the franchise; providing the franchise does not stop Monroe County from exercising any right the County has under law; providing for severability; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective date. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS commissioner Reich discussed an inquiry on behalf of one of the Bahama Islands concerning surplus property from the Fire Marshal's inventory. This matter was referred to the County Attorney. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting approval and authorizing execution of a consulting agreement between Monroe County and Henry 95/63 Naubereit as Communications Consultant, on a month-to-month basis, and approval to waive indemnification hold harmless, general liability, professional liability and vehicle liability insurance requirements. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Mayor Freeman granting approval of the following two items: Board granted approval of a settlement of a Code Enforcement Lien on the property of L9-89-1050 (Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce) as outlined in a memorandum from attorney Al Frigola, dated February 2, 1994, in the amount of $300.00. Board granted approval of a settlement of a Code Enforcement Board lien on the property of U6-90-461 (Vincent & Cora Mancini) as outlined in a letter dated January 30, 1995, in the amount of $9,000.00. Roll call vote was taken on the above two items with the following results: commissioner Douglass Yes Commissioner Harvey Yes Commissioner London Yes Commissioner Reich No Mayor Freeman Yes Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval of the following two items: Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for an advertising agent to coordinate advertising for the Key West International Airport. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce, as the sole advertising agent, to handle all advertising at the Marathon Airport. Motion carried unanimously. Community services Director, Peter Horton, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval of a Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Transportation, for funding of the Marathon Airport T-Hangar project. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Horton and Todd Piper, representing Avis Rent-A-Car addressed the Board. Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and 95/64 seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution of a Lease and Concession Agreement between Monroe county and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, to operate an automobile rental concession at the Marathon Airport. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR County Administrator, James L. Roberts, and Public Works Director Dent Pierce, discussed recommendations and approval to proceed with Monroe County Code changes. This matter was referred to a future workshop. MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS Environmental Management Director, Barry Boldissar, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting approval to extend the scrap metal haul-out contract between Monroe County and Sunshine Metal processing, Inc., on a month-to-month to basis. Motion carried unanimously. DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting approval of the Monroe County Transportation Fare Schedule. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Adrian Wall and Lucille Feaker of the Monroe County Fine Arts Council addressed the Board concerning the results and recommendations from the Fine Arts Council meeting of February 16, 1995 including nominations for the appointments to the Council to fill vacancies as a result of resignations. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner London to appoint Nance Frank as a Fine Arts Council member for District I. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: commissioner Douglass No Commissioner Harvey Yes Commissioner London Yes Commissioner Reich Yes Mayor Freeman No Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by 95/65 commissioner Harvey to appoint Charles Munroe as a Fine Arts Council member for District III. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to appoint Robert Silver as a Fine Arts Council member for District III. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: commissioner Douglass No Commissioner Harvey Yes Commissioner London No Commissioner Reich Yes Mayor Freeman No Motion failed. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to appoint Diane Covan as a Fine Arts Council member for District III. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: commissioner Douglass Yes Commissioner Harvey No Commissioner London Yes Commissioner Reich No Mayor Freeman Yes Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to appoint John Dick as a Fine Arts Council member for District IV. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: commissioner Douglass No Commissioner Harvey Yes Commissioner London Yes Commissioner Reich No Mayor Freeman No Motion failed. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to appoint Barbara silcox as a Fine Arts Council for District IV. Roll call vote was unanimous. Mr. Wall also advised the Commission that the Council had requested the County Commission to formally change the name of the Monroe County Fine Arts Council to the Monroe County Arts Council. This matter was referred to the County Attorney for the appropriate Ordinance change. 95/66 * * * * * DISTRICT #1 LOWER AND KIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT BOARD OF GOVERNORS The Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioners Keith Douglass, Samuel Feiner, Hal Halenza, Mary Kay Reich, and Chairman London. Public Safety Director, Reggie Paros, County Administrator James L. Roberts, Randall Mearns representing Marathon Fire and Rescue, John Rolli, representing Volunteer Fire Chiefs, and Consultant Arthur J. French, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Feiner and seconded by Commissioner Halenza granting approval of the establishment of the position of Fire- Rescue Coordinator, Paygrade 411. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Halenza granting approval of Award of Bid and authorizing execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and Southern Ambulance Builders, Inc., concerning the remount/refurbishment of one (1) ambulance for the Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District, in the amount of $55,000.00. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Paros and Jack Watson, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Halenza and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting approval to purchase a wildlands off-road fire-fighting vehicle, a Dodge 4X4 pick-up, in the amount of $29,134.00 Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, 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. DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting approval of the establishment of the position of Fire-Rescue Coordinator, Paygrade 411. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner London not present. 95/67 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR County Administrator, James L. Roberts and Mayor Samuel Feiner, as Chairman of the Monroe County Communications Authority, addressed the Board concerning the TCI lease extension for Long Key. No official action was taken. DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS County Engineer, Dave Koppel; County Administrator James L. Roberts, pritam Singh, and Emory Major, addressed the Board concerning parking on Eaton Street near the County Courthouse in Key West. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to obtain an appraisal on the property being proposed for purchase by the County for parking and to solve the legal problems associated with that parcel. Roll call vote was unanimous. DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Lieutenant Colonel David L. Mikelson of the civil Air Patrol addressed the Board outlining CAP squadron educational and service programs. This matter was referred to Staff for a report back to the Board. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Bill Dalton, Chairman of the Monroe County Sesquicentennial Commission addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to adopt the following Resolution declaring March 3, 1995, as Florida 150 Day, and 1995 as Celebrate Florida Year; and encouraging all citizens, educational institutions and local governments to support the celebration and affiliated activities. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 099-1995 See Res. Book No. 125, which is incorporated herein by reference. Public Information Manager, Rick Bernskoetter, addressed the Board concerning Channel 16 coverage of Sesquicentennial activities. MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting approval of Award of Bid and execute Contract between Monroe County and TPS, Inc., to 95/68 construct a covered work area at the Key West Garage in the amount of $32,076.88 and approval to waive Performance Bond requirements. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval the following two items: Award of Bid and execution of Contract between Monroe County and Sub Zero AIC and Appliance for a preventative maintenance service contract for the kitchen refrigeration equipment located at the Monroe County Center in the amount of $1400.00 per year. Award of Bid and execution of Contract between Monroe County and Sub Zero AIC and Appliance for a preventative maintenance service contract for the kitchen equipment located at the Monroe County Center in the amount of $3000.00 per year. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval to advertise for sealed bids for Alarm System Annual Certification, repair, and maintenance; and authorization to continue the contract between Monroe County and Barnes Alarm System, Inc., on a month-to-month basis for repair and maintenance of County alarm systems until a new contract is awarded. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich granting approval of the Contract between Monroe County and Ecosystematics, Inc., on a month-to-month basis without insurance coverage. During discussion, the motion was withdrawn. No official action. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting approval to issue a Purchase Order to Garcia's Cleaning Service in the amount of $1000.00 for janitorial service for the month of March 1995. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR County Administrator, James L. Roberts, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner London granting approval to declare the GIS 4381 Mainframe and associated support equipment surplus and task the Director of Information Systems to dispose of same in the "best interest" of Monroe County, as amended, adding the words "pursuant to the provisions of Florida Statute 274.05 and 274.06" for the following: 95/69 Model # Monroe County ID# 4381 Mainframe 3380-E 3380 3880 3174 1L 5088-2 5088-2 3720-1 3151 3422 A01 4245 12 3278 2A 5087 5085-2A 5081-19 3192-G 5083-12A 5084 2 6186-1 3472-G 3178 5081 19 1344 102-1 5088 11R 3174 51R 5085 2A 3192 G 823388 5277 2 5083 12A 5087 0800-92 080002-200 080002-201 080002-199 0800-95 0800-98 0800-97 0800-99 0800-100 0800-88 0800-089 0800-90 1001-473 1001-472 1001-470 1001-469 1001-475 1001-471 1001-474 0800-168 0800-96 0400-758 0400-803 0400-762 0400-757 0400-760 0400-760 0400-760 0400-760 0400-760 0400-761 Roll call vote was unanimous. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR County Administrator, James L. Roberts, introduced Marine Projects Coordinator, Kim Blanco, who addressed the Board concerning the County's Derelict Vessel Program. Mr. Roberts discussed the proposed schedule for the budget process for Fiscal Year 1996. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting approval of the proposed schedule. Motion carried unanimously. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Office Manager, Lynda stuart, addressed the Board. 95/70 Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution of a Cooperative Agreement between Monroe County, the strategic Environmental Assessments Division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and The Nature Conservancy to conduct an Economic Impact/Visitor study. The Board also approved the following change in Hold Harmless portion of the contract: Each party to this agreement shall be solely responsible for all damage or injuries to all persons or property caused by the acts or omissions of its employees in connection with such party's work under this agreement to the extent allowed by federal and Florida laws. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Page 8 Commissioner Douglass Yes Commissioner Harvey Yes Commissioner London Yes Commissioner Reich No Mayor Freeman Yes Motion carried. DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS County Engineer, Dave Koppel, and Kate Edgerton addressed the Board concerning Big pine Key Road improvements. Motion was made by Mayor Freeman establishing a policy of the County that roads standards are not necessarily appropriate in the Keys and that other factors be considered in planning improvements. During discussion, the motion was withdrawn. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Environmental Management Director, Barry Boldissar discussed cardboard recycling. Mr. Boldissar reported on operational and financial performance, and updated the Board on unit pricing. DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Director, Dent Pierce, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner London granting approval to obtain a contractor and perform work at Harry Harris Park necessitated by Tropical storm Gordon, without the waiver of the purchasing policies and procedures. Motion carried unanimously. 95/71 DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES commissioner Harvey discussed a study concerning the installation of lights at the tennis courts on Higgs Beach. This matter was referred to the County Administrator. commissioner Harvey discussed a study for the installation of lights on u.s. #1 North Roosevelt Boulevard. This matter was referred to the County Administrator. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 21, 1995 MEETING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Community services Director, Peter Horton and Morrison- Knudsen/Gerrits Project Manager, Pat Jennings addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution of the following items and directing the County Attorney, Mr. Horton and MK/G to review the County's position and potential claims concerning this project: Change Order No. 24-002-019 to Douglas N. Higgins Construction's Contract No. MA-002, sitework, in the increased amount of $6,147.29 for the Marathon Airport. Change Order No. 24-001-019 to Roma Construction's Contract No. MA-001, Terminal Building, in the increased amount of $4,898.00 for the Marathon Airport. Change Order No. 24-001-018 to Roma Construction's Contract No. MA-001, Terminal Building, in the increased amount of $7,814.00 for the Marathon Airport. Change Order No. 24-001-017 to Roma Construction's Contract No. MA-001, Terminal Building, in the increased amount of $8,406.00 for the Marathon Airport. During discussion, the motion was withdrawn. No official action was taken. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to appoint Linda Holmes of the Middle Keys, Katherine Stupek of Key West, and Carter Hannah of the Upper to the Commission on the status of Women. Motion carried 95/72 unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS County Administrator, James L. Roberts, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Mayor Freeman granting approval of Award of Bid and authorizing execution of a Contract between Monroe County and Ecosystematics, Inc., operation and maintenance of the Plantation Key Government Complex Sewage Treatment Plant in the amount of $17,736.00. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: commissioner Douglass Yes Commissioner Harvey Yes Commissioner London Yes Commissioner Reich No Mayor Freeman Yes Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County ~c.~~~ I Deputy Clerk