05/16/1995 Regular
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, May 16, 1995
Key Largo Library
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 10:00 A.M., on the above date, at the
Key Largo Library, Key Largo, Florida. Present and answering to
roll call were Commissioners Keith Douglass, Wilhelmina Harvey,
Mary Kay Reich, Jack London and Mayor Shirley Freeman. Also
present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy
Clerk; Randy Ludacer, County Attorney; James Roberts, County
Administrator; County Staff, members of the Press and Radio; and
the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, AND DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of Additions, Corrections,
and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
County Administrator, James Roberts announced that the
groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Key Largo Fire Department has
been moved to the June board meeting.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
An Employee of the Month Award was presented to Dale
Enwall, Card Sound Road, Public Works Division, for the month of
January, 1995.
A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Richard
Nelson, Code Enforcement Board.
A Proclamation was made proclaiming June 12 through 18,
1995 as Code Enforcement Officers' Appreciation Week.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The continuation of a Public Hearing was held
concerning an Ordinance granting the Florida Keys Electric
Cooperative Association, Inc., a nonexclusive franchise for the
area of Monroe County east of the east end of the seven mile
bridge for the construction, maintenance and operation of an
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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-
op's exercise of its privileges under the franchise; Providing
for a 20 year franchise term; Providing for assignment of the
franchise; Providing the franchise does no estop Monroe County
from exercising any right the County has under law; Providing for
severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the
Monroe Code; and providing an effective date. County Attorney,
Randy Ludacer read by title only. Attorney Nick Mulick,
representing the Florida Keys Electric Co-op addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to continue the Public Hearing to today at
11:30 A.M. Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held concerning an Ordinance
amending Section 6-59(11), Monroe County Code, in order to
eliminate the requirement for technical testing for the
waterproofing and roof painting category; Providing for
severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the
Monroe Code; and providing an effective date. County Attorney,
Randy Ludacer read by title only. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 016-1995
See Ord. Book No. 33 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning an Ordinance
amending section 6-66)8) in order to delete the element of
specific intent to evade the provisions of the licensing article;
Providing for severability; Providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe Code; and providing an effective date. County
Attorney, Randy Ludacer read by title only. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 017-1995
See Ord. Book No. 33 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning an Ordinance
establishing a $20.00 noncriminal civil penalty for vehicles
parked in violation of section 14 of Resolution No. 122-1995 at
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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 Code; and providing
an effective date. County Attorney, Randy Ludacer read by title
only. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner London to adopt
the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 018-1995
See Ord. Book No. 33 which is incorporated herein by reference.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of the following items by
unanimous consent.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to Concession Agreement between Monroe County and
Enterprise Rent-A-Car for operation at the Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease between Monroe County and Island city Flying Service for
hangar space at the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Cape Air for operation
at the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Gulfstream
International Airlines for operation at the Key West
International Airport.
Board granted approval to rescind approval of a Lease
Agreement between Monroe County and Airways International
Airlines for space in the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval to remove the following items
from Social Services/Bayshore Manor Inventory List:
Description
County ID#
Generator
1803-389
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment 001 to the Monroe County Nutrition Program USDA Rate
Agreement with the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (#US-551).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
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Contractual Agreement between Monroe County and the South Florida
Employment and Training Consortium for operation of the Summer
Youth Employment and Training Program Title lIB.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
following: Annual Certification Regarding Lobbying; certification
Regarding Fees, Other Funds, Enrollments and Capital Equipment;
certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other
Responsibility Matters Primary Covered Transactions; Disability
Nondiscrimination Affidavit - Title IIA, lIB, IIC and III.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection - Boating Improvement Fund
for the emergency removal of DV091843.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection - Boating Improvement Fund
for the emergency repair of channel marker #20 in Cow Key
Channel.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection - Boating Improvement Fund
for the emergency removal of DV091855.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection - Boating Improvement Fund
for the emergency repairs to channel markers in Kemp Channel and
Coco Plum Channel.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Ocean Reef
Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., d/b/a Ocean Reef Public Safety
Department for the operation of an advanced life support
transport ambulance service.
Board granted approval to rescind the Right-of-Way
Easement to Florida Keys Electric Cooperative, Inc. approved on
April 19, 1995 and authorized execution of a new Right-of-Way
Easement for the Key Largo Recycling Center.
Board granted approval to use the Public Works Road
Department to pave the former recycling yard at Peter Jay Street
in Marathon.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
submission of a Grant Application to the FY 95/96 Department of
Community Affairs Anti-Drug Abuse Program.
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RESOLUTION NO. 162-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of acceptance of only bid
received for disposal of (3) three IBM copy machines.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending section 13.5-3(b), Monroe County Code, in order to allow
the on-premise sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages within
the restaurant and restaurant patio area at Higgs Beach County
Park if authorized in the County/Restaurant lessee contract and
permitted by the State and the City of Key West, etc.
Board granted approval to remove the following surplus
property from the County Attorney's inventory and advertise for
bids:
Description
Serial #
IBM Display writer Station
IBM Diskette Drive
IBM DWS Printer
87852
E6364
5218-11-00E9662
Board granted approval to remove the following surplus
property from the Property Appraiser's inventory and advertise
for bids:
Description
County ID#
Desk
Typewriter
2211-447
0400-532
Board granted approval of the renewal of a Lease with
Lower Florida Keys Health System for space for the Monroe County
Public Health Unit Care Center at DePoo Hospital.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 163-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 164-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to rescind the October 20, 1994
Lease Agreement with the National Council, Boy Scouts of America,
Inc., for use of property located on West Spanish Harbor Key for
$1.00 per year for five (5) years.
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Board adopted the following Resolution requesting the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection to install and pay
for security lighting at the old bridges along US1.
RESOLUTION NO. 165-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to amend the 7 Year Roadway and
Bicycle Path Plan by adding South Ocean Shores in Key Largo Ocean
Shores.
Board granted approval to remove the following surplus
property from Facilities Maintenance inventory and advertise for
bids:
Description
County ID#
Airconditioner
Airconditioner
Airconditioner
Airconditioner Air Handler
0912-011
2000-640
2000-688
Unknown
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for
janitorial services at the new Sheriff's Administration Building,
Stock Island.
Board granted approval of Award of Bid and
authorization to enter into Contract Agreement between Monroe
County and Jayne's Cleaning Services, Inc., to provide janitorial
service for the Marathon Courthouse Complex, Marathon Senior
citizens' Building, Marathon Government Center Annex, and the
Marathon Government Center in the mount of $4,000.00 per month.
Board granted approval for the Mayor to execute an
Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County and Garcia Cleaning
Service to provide janitorial service to the two trailers
occupied by the Clerk of Courts, for an additional amount of
$400.00 per month.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for
contracted janitorial service at the Plantation Key Government
Complex, and authorization to increase service to the Sheriff's
Substation Facility from two (2) days per week to five (5) days
per week.
Board granted approval for the Mayor to execute a
Consent Order with the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection regarding the Stock Island Facility Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 416-1994.
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RESOLUTION NO. 166-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 167-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 168-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 169-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 170-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 171-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 172-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds, FY 95.
RESOLUTION NO. 173-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 174-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 175-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 176-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 177-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing
regarding a Budget Amendment for the Fine & Forfeiture Fund #101.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 156-1995.
RESOLUTION NO. 178-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and the Florida Keys Children
Shelter, Inc.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 179-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 180-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 181-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 182-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 183-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of travel reimbursement to
members of the Commission on The Status of Women.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Board adopted the following Resolution Transferring
Funds from Card Sound Contingency and approval to award bid for
the Restoration and Repair to Card Sound Road Shoulder and Bridge
Riprap to Upper Keys Marine Construction in the amount of
$417,390.60 and for the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
RESOLUTION NO. 184-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval for an Administrative Hearing
objecting to the Florida Department of Transportation's intent to
revoke permits for bus shelters on US1.
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance
amending Section 3-8, Monroe County Code, in order to clarify
that animals impounded by the County may not be destroyed or
adopted out during the initial five working days of impoundment.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 3 to Bernstein Park adding an 85 day time
extension.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 01-027-005 to RJC & Associates, Inc.'s Contract
No. KJ-027, Carpentry, Flooring & Ceilings, for the New Detention
Facility, in the decreased amount of $7,450.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 17-001-001 to American Atlas Wrecking Contract
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No. TR-001, Phase 1 Demolition, for the Truman School project, in
the increased amount of $15,504.96.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 22-001-001 to Pedro Falcon Electrical
Contractor's Contract No. JM-001, Renovation, for Judge Miller's
Courtroom, in the increased amount of $4,853.24.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 27-001-005 to D.L. Porter Construction's
Contract No. FB-001, Construction, for the Big Coppitt Fire
Facility, in the increased amount of $7,740.00.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board adopted the following Resolution waiving any
prohibition against conflict of interest for David Kolodzik as a
member of the Board of Directors of the Lower Keys Chamber of
Commerce serving as District II Advisory Committee Member whose
Chamber is funded by the Monroe County Tourist Development
Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 185-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Florida Keys Fishing
Tournaments, Inc, operations (Fishing Umbrella) manual revisions.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to the Agreement between Monroe County and Universal
Beach Service Corporation to accommodate use of previously
allocated funds to be utilized for sand.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and the City of Key
West for an amount not to exceed $42,510.00, FY 95, District
Advisory Committee I, from Capitol Projects for the Smathers
Beach, Phase II.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 186-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of a Resolution passed by the
Tourist Development Council on April 26, 1995 expressing deep
concern regarding negative impacts of the proposed widening of
the "18 mile stretch" and requesting the Board of County
Commissioners to recommend that the Florida Department of
Transportation delay a decision until public input from residents
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of Monroe County and other alternatives can be explored.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Board granted approval of a revision of Library
Policies on free publications, video take out, and policy on
gifts.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the Late Bernie C. Papy, Jr.
RESOLUTION NO. 187-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved Commissioner Harvey's appointment of
Michael Ritchie to the Florida Keys Council for the Handicapped.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval of the following items:
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Gulf
Airlines for operation at the Marathon Airport.
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Gulfstream
International Airlines for operation at the Marathon airport.
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and American
Airlines for operation at the Marathon Airport.
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and USAir Express
for operation at the Key West International Airport.
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Comair for
operation at the Key West International Airport.
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and American
Airlines for operation at the Key West International Airport.
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Seacoast
Airlines for operation at the Key West International Airport.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Horton and Code Enforcement Director, Marty Arnold
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and
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seconded by Commissioner London granting approval of the
following items:
Code Enforcement Lien on U8-92-584 - H. Ada Perez,
Loyda E. Perez and Clara Pinero.
Code Enforcement Lien on U2-94-1168 - Emanuel Micelli
and Robert P. Petri.
Code Enforcement Lien on Ml-93-145 - John E. and Sallie
Konrath.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Horton addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Reich
increasing rates at Bayshore Manor as follows:
1. Maximum monthly rate for full pay residents to
$1850.00
2. Daily short term resident rate to $60.00 per day
3. Daily respite resident rate to $20.00 per day
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Horton addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Mayor Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting
approval of Standard Resolutions and Contracts used in the
Derelict Vessel and the Boating Improvement Programs as follows:
Retroactive Project Grant Agreement
Retroactive Derelict Vessel Removal Agreement
Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Agreement
Tri-Party Development Project Grant Agreement
Development Project Grant Agreement
Addendum to Agreement
Contract Agreement
Interlocal Agreement
Special Waterways Projects Program Agreement
Resolution authorizing the filing of a Grant
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Application for the repairs to Channel Markers
Resolution authorizing the filing of a Grant
Application for the emergency removal of Derelict
Vessels.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Horton addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner London to
adopt the following Resolution authorizing the filing of a Grant
Application and execution of a Contract Agreement between Monroe
County and Spirit Marine Towing and Assistance for the emergency
removal of DV091891. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 188-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval to call for bids for the
installation of 81 buoys on the South Side of Key West for the
purpose of creating a boating restricted area for safety reasons.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of a bronze plaque to be
placed at the Sheriff's Headquarters in an amount not to exceed
$500.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt a policy that no plaque exceed $500
in cost and that they be for major buildings only. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
Commissioner London, County Engineer Dave Koppel, and
County Administrator James Roberts discussed the item. Motion
was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Mayor Freeman
granting approval to proceed with design of Conceptual Plan "D"
modified of "Friendship Park" in Key Largo; and to adopt the
following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 189-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey that policy reflect a minimum bid on property
that exceeds a $2,000.00 present value. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval to award item #14, a 1977
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Ford Bucket Truck, County ID #0941-3, to the highest bidder as
indicated on the March 8, 1995 recap of bid opening. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to adopt the following Resolution
concerning the Transfer of Funds. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 190-1995
See Res. Book No. 125 which is incorporated herein by reference.
County Attorney, Randy Ludacer, discussed the need for
clarification of retirees' entitlement to Group Insurance to
include Senior Management. Motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner London approving the
inclusion. Roll call vote was unanimous.
County Administrator, James Roberts discussed split
service retirees.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Special Litigation Council, James T. Hendrick, and
Attorney Nick Mulick, representing the Florida Keys Cooperative
Association, discussed an Ordinance granting the Florida Keys
Electric Cooperative Association, Inc., a nonexclusive franchise
for the area of Monroe County east of the east end of the seven
mile bridge for the construction, maintenance and operation of an
electric supply system; etc. After Board discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass
directing the County Attorney to meet with Attorney Mulik and
come back at the next Board meeting with a document that they
both agree upon. 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.
No official action was take on the above Ordinance.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to select firms by ranking 1 through 4, with
1 being high and 4 being low concerning the oral presentations of
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qualification of four (4) top ranked Architectural/Engineering
firms for professional service to be performed on the Marathon
Public Health unit. Motion carried unanimously.
The following firms made presentations to the Board:
Bert L. Bender, Architect, Gonzalez Architects, Gresham smith &
Partners, and Alan Green.
After discussion, the Board proceeded to ballot with
the following results:
Douglass Harvey London Reich Freeman Total
Bender 1 1 1 3 1 7
Gonzalez 2 3 2 4 3 14
Green 4 4 4 1 4 17
Gresham 3 2 3 2 2 12
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner London to authorize Staff to negotiate with Bender &
Associates Architects, P.A. for the Marathon Public Health unit.
Motion carried unanimously.
SOUNDING BOARD
Attorney Nick Mulick and Growth Management Director,
Bob Herman, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Reich finding that the permit
holder retained and paid for the inspection services of a
properly-licensed and qualified design professional, and that
photographic evidence establishes that the required inspections
were timely performed as described in the private inspector's
after-the-fact agents; accordingly, the BOCC directs the Growth
Management Division to accept the submitted reports in lieu of
the normally required procedure. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Mr. Herman, Code Enforcement Director, Marty Arnold,
and Arleen Phelps addressed the Board concerning Ms. Phelps'
request of an after-the-fact permit or to pay penalties on an
addition built to her home on Big Coppitt Key. No official
action was taken.
Attorney Bill spottswood, addressed the Board regarding
establishing a Children's Park in Key Haven. Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner London directing
legal Staff to take appropriate action to reconvey the property
based upon a mutual mistake. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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Ron Winters, and Special Litigation Council, James T.
Hendrick, addressed the Board regarding removing a large
Sapodilla Tree from Mr. winters property at Lot #21, Bay Hammock
Subdivision. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner London directing Staff to initiate an LDR change
to delete the designation of the Sapodilla tree as an invasive
exotic; and pending approval of the change, Staff is not enforce
mandatory removal of the tree. Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
County Engineer, Dave Koppel, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey accepting the donation of Gulfrest Park Boat
Ramp property in Big Coppitt Key from Mr. John Scharf to Monroe
County. Motion carried unanimously.
commissioner London excused himself from the meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to prepare and advertise an Ordinance to
return funds to property owners on George Street on Cross Key
Waterways due to inappropriate Municipal Service taxation unit
designation and to send excess funds in MSTU to local volunteer
fire/rescue company. Motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioner London not present.
Commissioner London returned to the meeting.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey approving a Resolution passed by the Tourist
Development Council supporting the efforts of interested parties
through their District II Advisory Committee to sinking a vessel
ocean side lower keys to establish an artificial reef. Motion
carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, advised the
Board that the Big Pine Key Library will be opening on Tuesday,
June 13, 1995. A dedication will be held on Friday, June 16,
1995 at noon.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of the dedication plaque
for the Big Pine Key Branch Library. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval to reject responses to
request for proposals for the collection of Code Enforcement
Liens and Fines; and granted approval to utilize an in-house
attorney for a six month trial period. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
commissioner Reich discussed the creation of an ad hoc
committee for input into development of a County park facility
adjacent to Port Largo. Hyatt Hodgdon of the Port Largo
Residential/Property Owners Association and Dennis McDermit,
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to postpone this matter to the
next Board meeting when representatives from the Port Largo
Property Owners Association and Parks & Recreation Board can be
present to discuss the issue. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Mayor Freeman directing staff to try
to find a resolution to the situation in regards to the
development of a park at Port Largo. After consideration, the
motion was withdrawn.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich appointing the County Administrator as
Registered Agent for the Monroe County Industrial Development
Authority per Judson Freeman's recommendation. Motion carried
unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
commissioner Reich discussed the financial arrangement
with the Sheriff's Deputies who have been requested to provide
security services by residing in Monroe County parks. Motion was
made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Reich to
reduce the rent by $175.62 per month at Harry Harris Park. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner London granting
approval to establish an ad hoc committee on noise for the Key
West and Marathon Airports. After discussion, the motion was
withdrawn. Motion was then made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval to establish an
ad hoc committee on noise for the Key West and Marathon Airports.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London No
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Mayor Freeman to appoint commissioners Harvey and Douglass as the
Board's representative to the ad hoc committee. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Mayor Freeman to adopt the following Resolution restricting the
location of aircraft run-ups at Key West International and
Marathon Airport between the hours of 11:00 P.M.and 7:00 A.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 191-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
The Board discussed permission for Commissioner Harvey
and her Aide, Dixie Spehar to attend the Resolving Public
Disputes Workshop June 7-8, 1995, in Miami. This matter was
referred to the County Administrator.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning a Budget Amendment
for the Tourist Development Council Fund, 115, 116, 117 through
121 for FY 94-95. There was no public input. Tourist
Development Office Manager, Lynda Stuart addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution concerning
a Budget Amendment. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 192-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Safety Director, Reggie Paros discussed the
County assumption of operations of ambulance service in Tavernier
as of April 8, 1995.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
Michael Reckwerdt and County Engineer, Dave Koppel,
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution
approving acceptance of that certain Quit Claim Deed dated the
24th day of April, 1995, by Riviera Enterprises, Inc., f/k/a
Riviera Drive-In Theater, Inc., a Florida Corporation, to the
Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, to
ameliorate the inaccessibility problems with regard to Bernstein
Park, directing its Clerk to record same, and further directing
the Public Works Department of Monroe County to undertake the
improvement and maintenance of said road bed.
RESOLUTION NO. 193-1995
See Res. Book No. 126 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London No
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
County Attorney, Randy Ludacer discussed Agenda
Item H-7 concerning today's previous action concerning a
Resolution passed by the Tourist Development Council on April 26,
1995 expressing deep concern of negative impacts of the proposed
widening of the "18 mile stretch" and requesting the Board of
County Commissioners to recommend that the Florida Department of
Transportation delay a decision until public input from residents
of Monroe County and other alternatives can be explored. Motion
was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner
London to reconsider. After a brief discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
postpone. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to corne before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
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Deputy Clerk