04/19/1995 Regular
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMKISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, April 19, 1995
Key West Holiday Inn Beachside
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9:00 A.M., on the above date, at the
Key West Holiday Inn Beachside, Key West, Florida. Present and
answering to roll call were Mayor Shirley Freeman, Commissioners
Keith Douglass, Wilhelmina Harvey, Jack London, and Mary Kay
Reich. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Ruth Ann
Jantzen, Deputy 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 London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval of Additions, Corrections
and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Employee of the Year Award for the year 1994, was
presented to Stacy DeVane, Public Safety Division.
Employee of the Month Award was presented to Maria
Delrio, Management Services Division, for the month of October,
1994.
Employee of the Month Award was presented to Florence
Millett, Growth Management Division, for the month of December,
1994.
Employee of the Month Award was presented to Noreen
Slavik, Public Works Division, for the month of February, 1995.
A Mayor's Proclamation was presented to Dr. Debra
Anzalome, Child Protection Team Coordinator, proclaiming April,
1995, as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Monroe County.
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A Mayor's Proclamation was presented to Sally Lewis,
Chairman of Clean Florida Keys, proclaiming April, 1995, as Clean
Florida Keys Month in Monroe County.
A Mayor's Proclamation was made proclaiming April 21,
1995, as Mario Sanchez Day.
A Mayor's Proclamation was presented to Kim Romano,
Executive Director of Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition,
proclaiming April 23 through May 1, 1995, as Teenage Pregnancy
Prevention Week.
A Mayor's Proclamation was presented to Reggie Paros,
Director of Public Safety, proclaiming May 14 - 20, 1995 as
Emergency Medical Services Week in Monroe County.
PUBLIC WORKS
David Koppel, Director of Engineering, addressed the
Board regarding Big pine Key road improvements. Vicente Lopez
and Kenneth Kull, residents of Tulip Lane, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich approving staff recommendations as outlined in
the Summary Sheet, and to include Tulip Lane in the list of road
improvements to be widened to 18 feet wide only. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval of the following:
Board granted approval to remove the following items
from the inventory of the Tax Collector and advertise for bids:
County Taq No.
DescriDtion
500-561
500-563
500-614
500-621
500-691
500-646
500-712
500B-68
500B-82
500B-83
2212-408
2212-481
2212-500
2212B-56
IBM Typewriter
IBM Typewriter
Burroughs Printer
Burroughs Processor
Link Terminal
Xerox Typewriter
Unisys Printer
Burroughs Computer
IBM Typewriter
IBM Typewriter
Air Conditioner
Printer
Burroughs Printer
Air Conditioner Plantation Key
Office
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Board granted approval to remove the following item
from the inventory of the Supervisor of Elections and advertise
for bids:
Countv Taq No.
Description
0702-330
NEC Printer
Board approved the transfer of the following items from
the Supervisor of Elections inventory to the Monroe County
Housing Authority's inventory:
Countv Taq No.
Description
0702-332
0702-331
Printer
Printer
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund, for the
emergency repairs of Channel Marker numbers 11, 12, 13, 15 and 16
in Windley Key Pass.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund, for the
emergency removal of Derelict Vessel DV091792.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing
and Assistance for the emergency removal of Derelict Vessels
DV091864 and DV091865, in the amount of $1,749.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing
and Assistance for the emergency repairs of Channel Marker
numbers 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 13, 15, 16, 17 and 18 in the Lakes
Passage, in the amount of $8,748.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund, for the
emergency repair of Channel Marker #18 in Kemp Channel, in the
amount of $1,800.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund, for the
emergency removal of Derelict Vessel DV091728.
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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, 4, 5, 6, 13, 15, 16, 17 and 18 in the
Lakes Passage.
RESOLUTION NO. 139-1995
See Res. Book No. 126, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of two
(2) Project Agreements between Monroe County and Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund,
for the repairs to the city of Key West owned Mooring Buoy, and
the replacement of No-Wake Signage in Garrison Bight.
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 Derelict Vessel DV091860.
RESOLUTION NO. 140-1995
See Res. Book No. 126, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund, for the
emergency repair of Channel Marker #2 in Tamarac Park.
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 p roper authorities for the
emergency removal of selected derelict vessels.
RESOLUTION NO. 141-1995
See Res. Book No. 126, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Derelict Vessel Program, for the
removal of selected derelict vessels in Monroe County during
1995.
Board granted approval to remove the following item
from the inventory of the Nutrition Program, Community Services,
and advertise for bids:
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Countv Taq No.
Descriotion
1804-22
steamer Table
Board granted approval to award bid of a steamer oven,
County Tag No. 1825-8, to Martin Krebs, the highest bidder. The
bid amount was $51.25.
Board granted approval to remove the following item
from the inventory of Social ServiceslBayshore Manor, and
advertise for bids:
County Taq No. Descriotion
1803-533
GE Refrigerator
Board granted approval to remove the following items
from the inventory of Social Services/Bayshore Manor, and
advertise for bids:
Countv Taq No.
Descriotion
1803-454
1803-461
1803-538
Whirlpool 8100 A/C
Whirlpool 8100 A/C
Dalin A/C
Board granted approval of an extension of a Contract
between Monroe County and Drewing-Sperry Consulting, Inc., from
February 1, 1995 to September 30, 1995. This Approval to be
executed by Social Services Director.
Board granted approval to remove the following item
from the inventory of Social Services/In-Home Services, and
advertise for bids:
Countv Taq No.
Descriotion
5347.01-5
IBM Selectric Typewriter
Board granted approval to remove the following item
from the inventory of Social Services/SCSEP, and advertise for
bids:
Countv Taq No.
Descriotion
5347.05-14
IBM Selectric Typewriter
Board granted
Enforcement Lien on the
FUnk), in the amount of
attorney Al Frigola.
approval of a settlement of a Code
property of L7-94-959 {Joseph and Juanita
$300.00, as outlined in a letter from
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Board granted approval for Carole Enneking to lease
spaces 124 and 125 in the Marathon Terminal for a coffee shop,
on a month-to-month basis, until such time as a Lease Agreement
can be drafted and approved.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Mountain Air Cargo, for
the apron adjacent to the old terminal building at the Marathon
Airport, in the amount of $8,811.00 per year.
Board granted approval for Enterprise Rent-A-Car to
occupy space in the Marathon Terminal on a month-to-month basis,
until such time as an addendum to their approved Lease Agreement
can be drafted and approved.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County
and Florida Department of Transportation, to construct T-Hangars
at the Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval to rescind approval of a lease
for Federal Express to occupy the old terminal at the Marathon
Airport.
Board granted approval to rescind approval of a lease
agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, for operation at the
Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Robert Feldman, for
hangar space at the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement Addendum between Monroe County and
Professional Emergency Services, Inc., extending Medical Director
responsibilities to include Municipal Services Taxing District 5
Ambulance Service, at an increased rate of $500.00 per month, and
specifying an ending date of September 30, 1995.
Board granted approval to advertise Request for
Qualifications for EMS Medical Director Professional Services for
the Monroe County Emergency Medical Services.
Board granted approval of the Revocation of Certificate
of Public Convenience and Necessity issued to Tavernier Volunteer
Fire Department and Ambulance Corps, Inc., effective May 1, 1995.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Modification of certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
issued to Monroe County Emergency Medical Services.
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Board granted approval to award bid and authorized
execution of a Contract between Monroe County and D & J
Industries for roof repairs at the Long Key and Key Largo
Transfer stations, in the amount of $40,584.00 and $23,371.50
respectively.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for a
scrap metal baler to enhance the County's scrap metal recycling
operations.
Board granted approval to pay $100,000.00 settlement in
the Gilliland vs. Monroe County claim.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
certification of Participation which identifies the Board of
County Commissioners as the coordinating unit of government in
the Florida Department of Community Affairs Fiscal Year 95/96
Anti-Drug Abuse Act Formula Grant Program.
Board granted approval to rescind the Contract with
Sweetwater Homes for the modular home at Bernstein Park as
approved on January 19, 1995.
Board granted approval of Schedule of Values for the
Conch Key Volunteer Fire Station.
Board granted approval to install two street lights on
U.S.1 by the traffic signal near the Tavernier Creek Bridge.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and O'Leary Painting to paint all
exterior surfaces of the Ellis Building and the Courthouse
Building located in Plantation Key, in the amount of $23,500.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County and Mowrey Elevator
Service, Inc., to add the seven elevators located within the
detention facility to our existing contract for inspection and
maintenance of seven elevators in various County buildings. The
contract amount of this Addendum to the Agreement is $490.00 per
month, for a total contract amount of $977.75 per month. This
Addendum takes effect on April 19, 1995 and terminates on October
19, 1995.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and The Guidance Clinic of the
Middle Keys, Inc., for use of their wastewater treatment plant by
the Marathon Detention Facility, in an estimated amount of
$3,600.00 per year.
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Board granted approval of Award of Bid and authorized
execution of a Contract between Monroe County and Monroe Service
Co., for central air conditioning installation at Bayshore Manor,
Stock Island, in the amount of $21,411.00.
Board granted approval to award items #1 through #7,
and items #12 through #16 to the highest bidder, as indicated on
March 7, 1995 Recap of Bid Opening; Approval to award items #1
through #13, and item #15 to the highest bidder as indicated on
March 8, 1995 Recap of Bid Opening; Approval to dispose of items
#8 through #11 (oxygen type bottles), due to no bids received as
indicated on March 7, 1995 Recap of Bid Opening; Approval to
reject all unacceptable low bids received on Item #14 from March
8, 1995 Recap of Bid Opening and re-advertise same item at
minimum bid of $3,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Pinewood
Memorial Cemetery, Inc., d/b/a Memorial Gardens of the Keys, for
office facilities for the Medical Examiner, in the amount of
$2,087.81 per month.
Board granted approval to reimburse Robert Elliott, a
member of the Monroe County Base Closure and Realignment
Commission, for travel expenses in the amount of $851.23, to
attend the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission
regional hearing held in Birmingham, Alabama.
Board granted approval for the County Administrator to
send a letter to the Florida Public Service Commission in support
of County-wide local telephone service for the Florida Keys.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 081-1995.
RESOLUTION NO. 142-1995
See Res. Book No. 126, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 092-1995.
RESOLUTION NO. 143-1995
See Res. Book No. 126, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 114-1995.
RESOLUTION NO. 144-1995
See Res. Book No. 126, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 091-1995.
RESOLUTION NO. 145-1995
See Res. Book No. 126, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds for Fiscal Year 1995.
RESOLUTION NO. 146-1995
See Res. Book No. 126, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for Fiscal Year 1995.
RESOLUTION NO. 147-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 148-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 149-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 150-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 151-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 152-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 153-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 154-1995
See Res. Book No. 126, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 334-1994.
RESOLUTION NO. 155-1995
See Res. Book No. 126, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County, as the governing body of the
Duck Key security District, and Diamond Detective Agency, for
security patrols and services, in the amount of $51,370.00.
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Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for Fiscal Year 1995.
RESOLUTION NO. 156-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 157-1995
See Res. Book No. 126, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
submission of a Grant Application to the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services Plant A Tree Trust Fund Grant
Program for Fiscal Year 1995/1996.
RESOLUTION NO. 158-1995
See Res. Book No. 126, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department
of Transportation concerning the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce.
Board granted approval for the County Attorney's Office
to execute an Agreed Final Order in Monroe County vs. Florida
Department of Environmental Protection.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Base Closure Consulting Contract Amendment between Monroe County
and Commonwealth Consulting Corporation.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Base Closure Consulting Contract Amendment between Monroe County
and Fishkind & Associates, Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Settlement Agreement between Monroe County and Daniel and Naomi
Phair, and the Florida Department of Community Affairs regarding
the DCA appeal of Permit No. 92-3-6440.
Board adopted the following Resolution supporting
legislation which permits flexibility for telecommunications
services.
RESOLUTION NO. 159-1995
See Res. Book No. 126, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Mayor Freeman discussed a request to remove a Philips
Mobile C-Arm Fluoroscopic Radiographic X-ray machine, County Tag
No. 1450-001, from the inventory of the Upper Keys Health Care
Taxing District. This matter was referred to Staff for further
investigation.
Peter Horton, Director of Community Services, addressed
the Board regarding a contract agreement with Spirit Marine
Towing and Assistance for the emergency removal of a derelict
vessel located in Marathon. Motion was made by Commissioner
Douglass and seconded by Commissioner London granting approval
and authorizing execution of a Contract Agreement between Monroe
County and Spirit Marine Towing and Assistance for the emergency
removal of Derelict Vessel DV091860 located in Marathon. Motion
carried unanimously.
commissioner Douglass addressed the Board regarding the
production of a Florida Keys Boater's Guide. Peter Horton
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass
and seconded by Commissioner London to approve, in concept only,
the production of a Florida Keys Boater's Guide. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner London to adopt 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 DV091864 and DV091865.
RESOLUTION NO. 160-1995
See Res. Book No. 126, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Peter Horton addressed the Board regarding a
Scrivener's Error in a Contract Agreement with Arnold's Auto &
Marine Repair. Motion was made by Commissioner London and
seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting approval and
authorizing execution, as amended, between Monroe County and
Arnold's Auto' Marine Repair for Derelict Vessel Removal 1995.
This Contract was amended to reflect the change on item 5 to
reflect the correct amount of $51.53 per linear feet for each
derelict vessel removed. Motion carried unanimously.
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commissioner London addressed the Board regarding a
Request for Proposals for janitorial services for the new
Marathon Airport Terminal. Peter Horton addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval to advertise a Request
for Proposals for janitorial services for the new Marathon
Airport Terminal. Motion carried unanimously.
commissioner London addressed the Board regarding a
Request for Proposals for landscape maintenance for the new
Marathon Airport Terminal. Peter Horton addressed the Board.
This matter was referred to Public Works to review the landscape
maintenance problem and report back to the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Mayor Freeman to have either a private contractor or Public Works
to immediately do the necessary weeding and landscape
maintenance, on a temporary basis, at the Marathon Airport.
Motion carried unanimously.
commissioner Reich addressed the Board regarding the
fee schedule for Municipal Services Taxing District 5. Reggie
Paros, Director of Public Safety, addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey granting approval to adopt the following Resolution
adopting a Fee Schedule for use by the Special Taxing District
for providing ambulance service. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 161-1995
See Res. Book No. 126, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval of Award of Bid and
authorizing execution of a Contract between Monroe county and
Caffrey Construction, for roof repairs at the Cudjoe Key Transfer
Station, in the amount of $23,175.00. Motion carried
unanimously.
commissioner Reich addressed the Board regarding the
Schedule of Values for the Key Largo Volunteer Fire station.
David Koppel, Director of Engineering, addressed the Board and
introduced William Bibo, County Construction Manager. Motion was
made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass
granting approval of the Schedule of Values for the Key Largo
Volunteer Fire station. Motion carried unanimously.
commissioner Douglass addressed the Board regarding
Bids received for the air conditioning installation at the
Property Appraiser's Office. Dent pierce addressed the Board.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of a Purchase Order to
Monroe Service Co., for central air conditioning/installation at
the Property Appraiser's Office in Key West, in accordance with
the specifications for this project, in the amount of $12,940.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to reconsider Agenda Item C54, pertaining
to a contract agreement with O'Leary Painting to paint all
exterior surfaces of the Ellis Building and the Courthouse
Building in Plantation Key. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner London discussed a new type of painting application.
Dent pierce addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
London and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting approval and
authorizing execution of a Contract Agreement between Monroe
County and O'Leary Painting to paint all exterior surfaces of the
Ellis Building and the Courthouse Building located in Plantation
Key, in the amount of $23,500.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner London addressed the Board regarding the
request to advertise for bids for complete maintenance service at
Bernstein Park and requested the following amendments to the
Request for Bid:
1. Page 2-2, section 2.04 Phase Four - Shrubbery
Maintenance.
B. The contractor shall water all shrubbery ~
necessary.
2. Page 2-4, section 2.08 Phase Eight - Soccer Field
Maintenance.
a). Foul lines shall be applied as reauired.
3. Page 2-5, Section 2.10 Phase Ten - Miscellaneous Items.
C. The contractor shall be responsible for fence
replacement, when required, at the County's
exDense.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval to advertise for bids for
complete maintenance service at Bernstein Park, as amended.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass that in the future any planting/landscaping
projects on County-owned property be reviewed by Mike Miller of
Extension Services. Motion carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Reich addressed the Board regarding
janitorial service at the Public Service Building. Dent Pierce,
Carlos Zarate, Director of Facilities Maintenance, and Louie
LaTorre, Director of Social Services, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
commissioner Harvey to approve the Addendum to Agreement between
Monroe County and Ace Building Maintenance for janitorial service
at the Public Service Building, in the amount of $23,400.00 per
year, providing that all sections of the contract are complied
with before the final date of May 17, 1995. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval and authorizing execution of
a Final Change Order in the Contract awarded to G & E
Enterprises, Inc., for the materials and construction of Key
Largo Sanitary Landfill Closure. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
commissioner Douglass granting approval and authorizing execution
of a Right-of-Way Easement for Florida Keys Electric Cooperative,
Inc., for the Key Largo Recycling Center. Motion carried
unanimously.
COMKUNITY SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval to advertise an Ordinance
establishing a $20.00 non-criminal civil penalty for vehicles
parked in violation of Sec. 14 of Resolution No. 122-1995 at the
Marathon Airport (Parking in no parking zones or in areas
reserved for other vehicles); 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.
Commissioner London addressed the Board regarding
emergency power at the Key West International Airport. Art
Skelly addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey directing the County
Administrator to come back to the Board with a report on
emergency lights for all County buildings. Motion carried
unanimously.
commissioner London addressed the Board regarding
allowing the Pigeon Key Foundation, Land and Sea Trust and the
Dolphin Center, as a consortium, to rent an unoccupied space at
the Marathon Airport. Commissioner Reich addressed the Board.
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Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to allow the Pigeon Key Foundation to
occupy space immediately at the Marathon Airport for a period of
three months, in the amount of $250.00, with the option to enter
into a contract at the full rental price pending the preparation
of formal documents at the next regularly scheduled Board
Meeting. 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.
PUBLIC WORKS
David Koppel, Director of Engineering, addressed the
Board regarding lighting on U.S.l/North Roosevelt Boulevard, in
Key West. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich requesting Mr. Koppel direct a letter to
Florida Department of Transportation requesting that D.O.T.
include lighting on North Roosevelt Boulevard in their work
program, and requested the County Administrator direct a letter
to the City of Key West regarding the maintenance of such lights.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Reich directing Public Works improve the lighting at
Higgs Beach by installing three additional lights to electric
poles already existing at the location, with an approximate cost
of $90.00 per month. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Mayor Freeman directing staff to study the feasibility of
lighting the tennis courts at Higgs Beach and to proceed as soon
as funding becomes available. Motion carried unanimously.
David Koppel addressed the Board regarding the
restoration and repair to Card Sound Road shoulder and bridge
riprap. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner London approving staff recommendation not to award
the bid at this time and authorization for staff to negotiate
with the low bidder and bring the negotiated contract back to the
Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting for approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
David Koppel addressed the Board regarding amending the
Land Development Regulations section on outdoor lighting.
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Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey directing staff to take appropriate steps in
amending the Land Development Regulations to achieve the
appropriate height for recreational facilities to meet the
designed illumination for the intended recreational activity.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The following County Attorney candidates addressed the
Board: Nathan Clark, Garth Coller, Mary Greenwood, Suzanne
Hutton, Law Firm of Morgan and Hendrick, represented by Jim
Hendrick. Karen Farley-Wilkinson, representing Monroe County
United, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to nominate Garth
Coller for the position of County Attorney. 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 Mayor Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to select the firm of Morgan and Hendrick
as the County Attorney, and authorize the County Administrator to
begin contract negotiations. 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.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
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