11/19/2008 Regular
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, November 19,2008
Key Largo, Florida
..A. Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
convened at 9:00 A.M., at the Key Largo Library. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioner Mario DiGennaro, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner George
R. Neugent, Commissioner Dixie Spehar and Mayor Charles "Sonny" McCoy. Also
present at the meeting were newly elected Commissioners Heather Carruthers and Kim
Wigington; Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Debbie Frederick, Assistant County
Administrator; Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney; Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C.
DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; County Staff, members of the press and radio; and the general
public.
Presentations were made by Mayor McCoy to Commissioner DiGennaro and
Commissioner Spehar.
A. Presentation was made by Commissioner DiGennaro to Mayor McCoy.
Commissioner Spehar and Mayor McCoy addressed the Board and the public.
Commissioner Spehar and Mayor McCoy left the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem DiGennaro recognized retiring Sheriff Richard D. Roth who was
in the audience and wished him a Happy Birthday.
CALL TO ORDER OF 2009
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Honorable Judge Reagan Ptomey administered the Oath of Office to
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, District 5.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Commissioners Kim
Wigington, District 1 and Heather Carruthers, District 3.
~lotion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
DiGennaro nominating Commissioner Neugent as Mayor. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Nlotion was made by Mayor Pro Tem DiGennaro nominating Commissioner
Murphy as Mayor Pro Tem. Nominations were ~losed by Mayor Neugent.
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:Motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded by Mayor Neugent
to adopt the following Resolution electing the Mayor (Neugent) and Mayor Pro Tern
(Murphy) for the Board of County Commissioners for 2008-2009. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 351-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy to adopt the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk of the Board
to sign all warrants, legal documents and any other necessary papers and documents
stating that the presently authorized signatures validating County checks are hereby
continu~~d for sixty days from this date in order to meet payroll and other necessary
obligations. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 352-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda.
Motion earried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of Employee of Service Award plaque to Barbara Bauman, Planning
Technician for the month of June, 2008.
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation of Children's' Memorial Day on December
14, 2008, and the month of December 2008 as Children's Memorial Month.
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring Monday, November 10, 2008 as
Healthy .Aging Day.
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring the Month of November 2008 as
Keys R4 Month in recognition of the November "Reduce and Recycle Challenge" and R4
Fairs coordinated by GLEE, and National Recycling Month.
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring the week of November 9-15,
2008 as Just 4 Kids Week.
NIayor's Proclamation declaring the week of November 9-15, 2008 as
Community Foundation of the Florida Keys Week.
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Mayor's Proclamation declaring the week commencing November 17,2008 be
recognized as "Take Stock in Children Week" in Monroe County, Florida.
BULK APPROVALS
:Motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
Board granted approval of the Monroe County Public Library Annual Plan of Service,
2009, submitted by Norma Kula, Director of Libraries, dated October 28, 2008.
Board granted approval for the Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West Branch
Libraries to close at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26,2008; Wednesday,
December 24, 2008; and Wednesday, December 31, 2008.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the "Receipt of Assets and
Release of Trustee" for the accounting for the Martha W. Sauer Living Trust, of which
the Monroe County Public Library in Key West was named a beneficiary.
Board granted approval to amend Rates & Charges for the Key West International
Airport, to add a minimum rental rate of $750.00 per month, plus tax and utility/trash fee,
when applicable.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Class A Emergency
Medical Services Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to Keys
EMS, Inc. d/b/a Keys Medical Transports for the operation of an ALS transport
ambulance service for the period of December 20, 2008 through December 19,2010.
Board granted approval to award Public Works surplus Item #25 as described on
the Recap of Bid Opening from the September 24, 2008 bid opening. (Said Recap of Bid
is incorporated herein by reference).
Board granted approval to transfer title to County Vehicle Number 0903-1025
(Serial N.o. 1FTRF17253NB06101) to the Monroe County Sheriffs Office.
Board granted approval to create two (2) new full-time Custodian positions for the
Freeman Justice Center, to be funded by the Court Facilities Fund for Fiscal Year 2009.
Board granted approval to amend a one-year Law Enforcement Residential Lease
Agreement between Monroe County and a Monroe County Sheriffs Deputy residing in a
Monroe County owned residence.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Amendment
between Monroe County and Weathertrol Maintenance Corp. for the central air-
conditioning maintenance and repair for the Lower Keys Facilities adding two new
facilities.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement
between Monroe County and the City of Marathon for utilization of the County meeting
room in Marathon for 24 City Council meetings.
Board granted approval to amend and exercise the first option to renew the
Contract between Monroe County and Mowrey Elevator Service, Inc. d/b/a Oracle
Elevator Company of Florida for complete elevator service maintenance for Monroe
County.
Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of an Agreement
between Monroe County and Commercial Laundry Equipment Company, Inc. for
Laundry Equipment for the Monroe County Detention Center on Stock Island.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement
for Consulting Services between Monroe County and Government Services Group, Inc.,
to continue providing Online Assessment Data Management Service, and updates to the
annual Solid Waste Assessment roll.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement to rent
counter and office space at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport to Collins Aviation, LLC,
on a month-to-month basis, at $1,133.00 per month plus tax.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between
Monroe County and Islands Flying Club, Inc. for premises at the Florida Keys Marathon
Airport on which to construct an enclosed hangar for the storage of aircraft.
Board granted approval to advertise a Notice of Calling for Bids for HV AC
Equipment Replacement at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval of a Loan Agreement between Monroe County and the
Sculpture Foundation to loan and display a sculpture at the Key West International
Airport for a period of one year at no cost to the County.
Board adopted the following Resolution specifying the areas the County intends
to place under a Conservation Easement at the Key West International Airport as part of
the runway safety area construction proj ect to satisfy South Florida Water Management
District permit requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 353-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to reduce retainage from 10% to 5% for Pedro Falcon
Electrical Contractors for the construction and completion of the Big Pine Key Park.
Board granted approval of a First Amendment for the Environmental WetIand
Mitigation of the Medical Examiner's Facility Contract, deleting the five year
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maintenance and reporting period, to establish a new Agreement to include the five year
maintenance and reporting plan.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a five-year Contract between
Monroe County and B.A.T. Construction, Inc. for the Maintenance and Annual Reporting
of the Environmental Wetlands at the new Medical Examiner's Facility.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the First Amendment to
Contract for Consulting Services for American With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Assessnlents between Monroe County and MBI/K2M Architecture, Inc.
Board accepted the Receipt of Monthly Report on Change Orders reviewed by the
County Administrator's Office. There were four Change Orders considered and approved
by the County Administrator for the period beginning October 1, 2008 and ending
October 31, 2008 for a net credit of $404,818.04. There was one Change Order request
rejected by Facilities Development in the amount of$6,139.64, and a claim rejected
totaling $627,087.60.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Addendum #002 to the
Contract between Monroe County and Hospice of the Florida Keys, Inc. d/b/a Visiting
Nurse Association.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 005 to the Older
Americans Act (OAA) Contract #AA-829 (01/01/2008 to 12/31/2008) between the
Alliance for Aging, Inc. (Area Agency on Aging for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties)
and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (Community Services/In-Home
and Nutrition Services).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Low Income Home
Energy A.ssistance Program Federally Funded Subgrant Agreement No. 09EA-7K-11-54-
01-019 between Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (Community
Services/In-Home Services) and the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs
for the provision of funds to pay electric bills for low income clients.
Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.1).
RESOLUTION NO. 354-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.2).
RESOLUTION NO. 355-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.3).
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RESOLUTION NO. 356-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.4).
RESOLUTION NO. 357-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.5).
RESOLUTION NO. 358-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.6).
RESOLUTION NO. 359-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.7).
RESOLUTION NO. 360-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.8).
RESOLUTION NO. 361-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.9).
RESOLUTION NO. 362-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 363-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 364-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 365-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 366-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 367-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 368-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 342-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 369-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 370-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 371-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 372-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 373-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 374-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 375-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 376-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 377-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 378-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 379-2008
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 380-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 381-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 382-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 383-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 384-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 385-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 386-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 387-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 35).
RESOLUTION NO. 388-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 36).
RESOLUTION NO. 389-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 37).
RESOLUTION NO. 390-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 38).
RESOLUTION NO. 391-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 39).
RESOLUTION NO. 392-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 40).
RESOLUTION NO. 393-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 41).
RESOLUTION NO. 394-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 42).
RESOLUTION NO. 395-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 43).
RESOLUTION NO. 396-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 44).
RESOLUTION NO. 397-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 45).
RESOLUTION NO. 398-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 46).
RESOLUTION NO. 399-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 47).
RESOLUTION NO. 400-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 48).
RESOLUTION NO. 401-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 49).
RESOLUTION NO. 402-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 50).
RESOLUTION NO. 403-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 51).
RESOLUTION NO. 404-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 52).
RESOLUTION NO. 405-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 53).
RESOLUTION NO. 406-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 54).
RESOLUTION NO. 407-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 55).
RESOLUTION NO. 408-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 56).
RESOLUTION NO. 409-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 57).
RESOLUTION NO. 410-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 338-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 58).
RESOLUTION NO. 411-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 59).
RESOLUTION NO. 412-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 60).
RESOLUTION NO. 413-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 61).
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RESOLUTION NO. 414-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 62).
RESOLUTION NO. 415-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 63).
RESOLUTION NO. 416-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 64).
RESOLUTION NO. 417-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 65).
RESOLUTION NO. 418-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 66).
RESOLUTION NO. 419-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 67).
RESOLUTION NO. 420-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 68).
RESOLUTION NO. 421-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 69).
RESOLUTION NO. 422-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 70).
RESOLUTION NO. 423-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 71).
RESOLUTION NO. 424-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 72).
RESOLUTION NO. 425-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 73).
RESOLUTION NO. 426-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 74).
RESOLUTION NO. 427-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 75).
RESOLUTION NO. 428-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 76).
RESOLUTION NO. 429-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 77).
RESOLUTION NO. 431-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 78).
RESOLUTION NO. 432-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 79).
RESOLUTION NO. 433-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 80).
RESOLUTION NO. 434-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 81).
RESOLUTION NO. 435-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 268-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 82).
RESOLUTION NO. 436-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 269-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 83).
RESOLUTION NO. 437-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 271-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 84).
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RESOLUTION NO. 438-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 273-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 85).
RESOLUTION NO. 439-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 311-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 86).
RESOLUTION NO. 440-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 318-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 87).
RESOLUTION NO. 441-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 319-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 88).
RESOLUTION NO. 442-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 286-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 89).
RESOLUTION NO. 443-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 287-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 90).
RESOLUTION NO. 444-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 288-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 91).
RESOLUTION NO. 445-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 289-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 92).
RESOLUTION NO. 446-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 290-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 93).
RESOLUTION NO. 447-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 291-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 94).
RESOLUTION NO. 448-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 341-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 95).
RESOLUTION NO. 449-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 96).
RESOLUTION NO. 450-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 270-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 97).
RESOLUTION NO. 451-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 272-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 98).
RESOLUTION NO. 452-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 274-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No. 99).
RESOLUTION NO. 453-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMBSchedule Item No. 100).
RESOLUTION NO. 454-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 101).
RESOLUTION NO. 455-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.1 02).
RESOLUTION NO. 456-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 340-2008 (OMB Schedule Item No 103).
RESOLUTION NO. 457-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.1 04).
RESOLUTION NO. 458-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 105).
RESOLUTION NO. 459-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 106).
RESOLUTION NO. 460-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.1 07).
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RESOLUTION NO. 461-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 108).
RESOLUTION NO. 462-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.1 09).
RESOLUTION NO. 463-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 110).
RESOLUTION NO. 464-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 111).
RESOLUTION NO. 465-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 112).
RESOLUTION NO. 466-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 113).
RESOLUTION NO. 467-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 114).
RESOLUTION NO. 468-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing for a Budget Amendment
for Fund 404 Key West International Airport, to align the budget with expenditures of
ongoing daily operations and maintenance of the Key West Airport.
Board granted approval of a General Fund Transfer for the Sheriff; to transfer
funds for Fiscal Year 2008 between functional distributions in accordance with F.S.
Chapter 30.49(2)(a).
Board granted approval to appoint three community representative members to
the Criminal Justice and Mental Health Diversion Planning Council: Betty Clark,
representing the Upper Keys; Beverly Gottschalk, representing the Middle Keys; and
Janice Drewing, representing the Lower Keys.
Board granted approval to advertise Notice of Calling for Bids for courier service
for Monroe County.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Destination Events
Agreement between Monroe County and Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce covering
the Big Pine & Lower Keys Nautical Flea Market in an amount not to exceed $9,500,
DAC II, FY 2009 Event Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Turn Key Events
Agreement between Monroe County and Premiere Racing, Inc. covering Acura Key West
2009 in an amount not to exceed $75,000, DAC I, FY 2009 Event Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Destination Events
Agreement between Monroe County and the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce,
Inc. covering the Original Marathon Seafood Festival in an amount not to exceed
$30,000, DAC III, FY 2009 Event Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Destination Events
Agreement between Monroe County and the Upper Keys Rotary Foundation, Inc.
covering the Gigantic Nautical Flea Market on February 21-22,2009 in an amount not to
exceed $15,000, DAC IV, FY 2009 Event Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Destination Events
Agreement between Monroe County and the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
covering the Florida Keys Island Festival on April 4-5, 2009 in an amount not to exceed
$20,000, DAC IV, FY 2009 Event Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Turn Keys Events
Agreement between Monroe County and 218 Duval Street Corp. covering Fight Night in
the Keys in an amount not to exceed $75,000, FY 2009 Event Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Turn Key Events
Agreement between Monroe County and Upper Keys Community Pool, Inc. covering the
Orange Bowl Winter and Swim Classic between December 15,2009 and January 17,
2010 in an amount not to exceed $45,000, DAC V, FY 2009 Event Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Destination Events
Agreement between Monroe County and Green Living and Energy Education, Inc.
covering the Green Living and Energy Education Expo on March 27-29,2009 in an
amount not to exceed $22,500 (District II allocation = $1,500; District III allocation =
$18,000; District IV allocation = $1,500; and District V allocation = $1,500).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment (1st
Amendment) to Agreement between Monroe County and Redbone, Inc. to revise the
name and schedule for the Mercury CheecalRedbone Celebrity Tournament to Mercury
Redbone Celebrity Tournament.
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Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds (from District IV, 3
Cent to District IV, 3 Cent the sum of $1 00,000.00).
RESOLUTION NO. 469-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Destination Events
Agreement between Monroe County and Key Largo Baptist Church, Inc. covering the
Jewfish Creek Bridge Run 2009 in an amount not to exceed $15,000, DAC V, FY 2009
Event Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Turn Key Events
Agreement between Monroe County and Exclusive Sports Marketing, Inc. of Florida
covering Publix Family Fitness Weekend in an amount not to exceed $15,000, DAC V,
FY 2009 Event Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Destination Events
Agreement between Monroe County and Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce covering
the Lower Keys Music Festival in an amount not to exceed 45,000, DAC II, FY 2009
Event Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment (1st
Amendment) to Agreement between Monroe County and Redbone, Inc. to revise dates
and schedule for the Mercury SLAM Celebrity Tournament in an amount not to exceed
$11,000, Two Penny Fishing Umbrella Funding.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between
Monroe County and Keys Area Interdenominational Resources, Inc. covering the
Sombrero Beach Run on March 6-7, 2009 in an amount not to exceed $6,248, DAC III,
FY 2009 Event Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Award Agreement
between Monroe County and Schooner Western Union Preservation Society, Inc.
covering the Schooner Western Union Maritime Museum Refit Project in an amount not
to exceed $405,000, DAC I, FY 2009 Capital Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Destination Events
Agreement between Monroe County and the Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Key
West, Inc. covering Pridefest 2009 in an amount not to exceed $20,000, DAC I, FY 2009
Event Resources.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds (Emergency
Contingency Funds).
RESOLUTION NO. 470-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Florida Boating
Improvement Program Grant Agreement Contract No. 08071 between Monroe County
and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) providing
reimbursement funding in an amount not to exceed $138,930 for construction of the
Sunset Point Park boat ramp in Key Largo.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving for Year 17, from July 15,
2008 to July 13, 2009, thirty-five thousand square feet of non-residential floor area to be
available pursuant to Section 9.5-124 of the Monroe County Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 471-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to advertise Notice of Request for Proposals to update the
Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant of Easement and
Right of Use Agreement (Reciprocal Access and Recreational Easement) between Sea
Grape Apartments Ltd. and Sea Grape II, Ltd. as underlying fee owner. The agreement
will allow for the shared use of the roads, sidewalks, and amenities between Phase I and
Phase II of the development.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant of Easement by and
between Monroe County and Islander Village, LLC, Grantors and the Key West Resort
Utilities, Corp. to allow ingress and egress over its property for sewer service.
Board adopted the following Resolution requesting the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection and the South Florida Water Management District to allow
Monroe County's Growth Management Division to participate in the Public Hearings and
development approval process associated with the recent application from Florida Rock
and Sand Company to develop and operate a 3,186 acre site which will include 1,241
acres of disturbed area for excavation and agriculture with the remaining 1,945 acres
utilized for mitigation of the development activity.
RESOLUTION NO. 472-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of the following request for Expenditures from the Law
Enforcement Trust Fund:
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$5,000 - Key Largo Chamber of Commerce, to help fund an exhibition basketball
game to reach out to at-risk children, at no charge with the Harlem Ambassadors who
have a strong anti-drug pro-school message.
$3,000 - Toys for Tots, to distribute to needy families with children in Monroe
County for Christmas.
$532.81 - Monroe County Sheriffs Office, to fund unbudgeted equipment for
security at the Key West Airport.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of Commissioner Murphy's reappointment of Todd Firm
to the Human Services Advisory Board, with a term expiring November, 2012.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's reappointment of David Paul
Horan to the Human Services Advisory Board with term expiring November 1,2010.
Board adopted the following Resolution to support reappointment of Florida Keys
Aqueduct Authority Directors.
RESOLUTION NO. 473-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner DiGennaro's appointment of Kim
Bassett as the District 4 Representative to the Human Services Advisory Board.
COUNTY CLERK
Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes
from the Special BOCC meetings held on September 15, 24 & 29, 2008 and Regular
BOCC meeting of September 17, 2008 (previously distributed).
Board granted approval of the following Warrants (104002-104072 & 533753-
534727): Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101), in the amount of $3,044,324.03; TDC District
Two Penny (115), in the amount of $6,953,694.90; TDC Admin. & Promo 2 Cent
(116), in the amount of $46,243.49; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117), in the amount of
$363,641.82; TDC District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount of $632,642.50; TDC District
3,3 Cent (119), in the amount of$315,704.13; TDC District 4,3 Cent (120), in the
amount of$2,598.64; TDC District 5,3 Cent (121), in the amount of$49,613.55; Gov.
Fund Type Grants (125), in the amount of$30,329.85; Impact Fees Roadways (130),
in the amount of$2,819.55; Impact Fees Parks & Rec (131), in the amount of
$231,877.92; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of$121,489.47; Plan,
Build, Zoning (148), in the amount of$2,443.05; Municipal Policing (149), in the
amount of$126,368.24; 911 Enhancement Fee, in the amount of$37,143.22; Duck Key
Security (152), in the amount of$I,278,562.42; Local Housing Assistance (153), in the
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amount of$99,747.63; Boating Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of$3,840.00;
Misc. Special Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of$57,341.22; Environmental
Restoration (160), in the amount of$28,471.84; Law Enforcement Trust (162), in the
amount of$106,861.95; Court Facilities Fees-602 (163), in the amount of$476.84;
Drug Abuse Trust (164), in the amount of$43,836.03; Marathon Municipal Service
(166), in the amount of$13,415.39; Cudjoe-SugarloafMSTU (172), in the amount of
$22.38; 1 Cent Infra Surtax (304), in the amount of$23,958.65; 2003 Revenue Bonds
(307), in the amount of$255,922.01; Big Coppitt Wastewater Pr (310), in the amount
of$I,347,076.03; Duck Key Wastewater (311), in the amount of$522,334.09; Key
West IntI. Airport (404), in the amount of$2,308.34; KW AlP Series 2006 Bonds
(405), in the amount of$72,641.81; MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount of
$422,163.04; Worker's Compensation (501), in the amount of$602,828.54; Group
Insurance Fund (502), in the amount of$I,171,388.74; Risk Management Fund (503),
in the amount of $78,534.89; Fleet Management Fund (504), in the amount of
$305,159.31; Law Enforcement Trust Fund (600), in the amount of$104,684.42;
Court Facilities Fees (602), in the amount of$173,939.03; Fire&EMS LOSAP Trust
Fund (610), in the amount of$I,200.00.
Board granted approval of the following Tourist Development Council
Expenditures for the month of October, 2008: Advertising, in the amount of$479,977.15;
Bricks & Mortar Projects/Interlocals, in the amount of$345,581.16; Visitor Information
Services, in the amount of$12,944.00; Events, in the amount of$170,172.91; Office
Supplies & Operating Costs, in the amount of$18,925.08; Personal Services, in the
amount of $95,575.40; Public Relations, in the amount of $93,01 0.57; Sales &
Marketing, in the amount of$155,679.50; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of
$18,074.97; Travel, in the amount of$21,470.61.
Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal
or advertise for bid. (Said list is incorporated herein by reference.)
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval of the reappointment of James Schmidt as alternate to the
Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities for a three year term.
Board granted approval to dissolve five dormant committees and remove from the
list of Commissioners' Appointments.
Motion carried unanimously.
MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Andrew Trivette, Growth Management Director requested that the Board continue
the consideration of a Resolution approving a revision to the Local Housing Assistance
Plan, Homebuyer Assistance Strategy; and providing for an effective date to the
December meeting in Marathon. Motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and
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seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to reopen the agenda and continue the agenda
item alto the December Board meeting in Marathon. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
The Board discussed the approval to apply for the Stan Mayfield Working
Waterfronts Program Grant to acquire the former Gulf Seafood site located at 6100
Peninsula Avenue in Stock Island in order to preserve it in perpetuity for commercial
fishing working waterfront. The following individuals addressed the Board: Peter Bacle,
representing Stock Island Lobster Company; Gary Nichols, representing Nichols Seafood
of Conch Key; Scott Zimmerman, Executive Director of the Florida Keys Commercial
Fishermen's Association; Jeff Graff, representing WSG Sand Lake, L.P , Jeff Cramer,
Jimmy Morales, Doug Gregory, representing University of FloridaIMonroe County
Extension Program; and Diane Beruldson. Lisa Tennyson, Grants Administrator
discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro
and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the item. Roll call vote
was unanImous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
The Board discussed approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider an
Ordinance creating two MSTU's for the levy of taxes to fund Trauma Star, to provide for
emergency air transport service. The following individuals addressed the Board: Bill
Andrews, representing Key Largo Fire Rescue & EMS District; Sue Heim and Diane
Beruldson. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded
by Commissioner DiGennaro granting approval of the item. Roll call vote was
unanImous.
BUDGET & FINANCE
A presentation was made to the Board by Major Tommy Taylor of the Monroe
County Sheriffs Office Detention Center, Chairman of the Criminal Justice, Mental
Health, and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant Planning Council, and the Program
Director Clare Shaw to update the Commission on activities of the council and project
progress.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
The Board discussed a Resolution eliminating Section 11.03A of the Personnel
Policies and Procedures which provides for a Retirement "Buy Out" Program during the
month of June each year. Teresa Aguiar, Employee Services Division Director discussed
the matter. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and
seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 474-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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The Board discussed changes to the Monroe County Personnel Policies and
Procedures Manual as recommended by the Policies and Procedures Board. Teresa
Aguiar, Employee Services Division Director discussed the matter. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed a Second Lease Extension Agreement between Monroe
County and Greyhound Lines, for space at the Key West International Airport. Peter
Horton, Director of Airports discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner DiGennaro granting approval
and authorizing execution of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed the approval to advertise for bio-diesel fuel deliveries to
fueling stations owned and operated by Monroe County and/or the Monroe County
School Board located from Key West to Key Largo, and approval to waive Purchasing
Policy allowing Fleet Management to purchase bio-diesel over the $25,000.00 limit from
licensed fuel providers without a contract while going through the bid process. Dent
Pierce, Public Works Director and Roman Gastesi, County Administrator discussed the
matter. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded
by Commissioner DiGennaro to change the amount from $25,000.00 to a 15,000 gallons
per month limit. Joseph Oliveros, representing Sun Bio Diesel addressed the Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed rejecting all bids and re-advertising for sealed bids for
management of the Big Pine Park and/or Skate Park. Dent Pierce, Public Works Director
discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro
and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
The Board discussed approval to reject all bids for Janitorial Services and for
Landscaping and Maintenance at the Murray E. Nelson Government and Cultural Center.
Dent Pierce, Public Works Director and Roman Gastesi discussed the matter. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by
Commissioner DiGennaro granting approval, per Staff recommendation to reject both
bids and hire one (1) Custodian and one (1) Maintenance Worker as approved in the final
Fiscal Year 2009 budget adopted on September 29, 2008. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers No
Commissioner DiGennaro Yes
Commissioner Murphy Yes
Commissioner Wigington Yes
Mayor Neugent Yes
Motion carried.
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The Board discussed an Agreement with the law firm ofTew Cardenas, LLP for
outside legal services to assist in the preparation of the Proposed Recommended Order
(PRO) should the County prevail in the administrative hearing. The following
individuals addressed the Board: John Hammerstrom and Sue Heim. Bob Shillinger,
Chief Assistant County Attorney and Peter Horton, Airports Director discussed the
matter. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded
by Commissioner Murphy granting approval and authorizing execution of the item.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers granting approval and authorizing execution of Amendment 3 to the Contract
for temporary ferry service from the City of Marathon to Pigeon Key between Monroe
County and Paradise Divers, Inc., extending the termination date to June 30, 2009. After
discussion, the maker of the motion withdrew. (This item is considered later in the day
along with agenda items P2 and P7).
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
The Board discussed a request to utilize $500,000 in Monroe County Tourist
Development Council (TDC) Emergency Contingency Funds, as follows: Generic (two
penny account) funding of$226,980; District 5 funding of$58,845; District 4 funding of
$80,782; District 2 funding of$33,393; District 1 funding of$100,000. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
SOUNDING BOARD
Howard Gelbman addressed the Board in regards to - Creation of a Recreation
District in Key Largo in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 418. No official action
was taken.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEM
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator introduced to the Board Dr. Chad E.
Brocato Sr., selected as Monroe County Fire-Rescue Chief. Mr. Gastesi advised that he
will bring a contract for consideration before the Board at the December meeting. The
following individual addressed the Board: Diane Beruldson.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS/MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
The Board discussed Commissioner Murphy's item concerning a Resolution
requesting the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) revise the Five Y ear Work
Program as it pertains to milling and resurfacing ofDS Highway 1 from mile marker 93
to 106 reducing the proposed north bound shoulder total width to no more than four (4)
feet or matching that of the southbound proposal. The following individuals addressed
the Board: Alice Bravo, Aileen Boucle' and Jaoquin Vargas, representing the Florida
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Department of Transportation; Brian Wolshol, Ph.D, P.E.; Craig Marston, representing
the City of Key West; D. A. Aldridge, Katrina Levene, representing the Key Largo
Chamber; John Hammerstrom, representing the Tavernier Community Association; Fred
Nickerson, Jackie Harder, President of the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce; Pauline
Klein, representing the Island of Key Largo Federation Home Owner's Association; Bert
Cannon, representing Hammer Point Owner's Association, Inc.; Sherry Phillips, Alicia
Putney, Kay Thacker, Ron Miller, representing the Island of Key Largo Federation Home
Owner's Association; Patty Ivey, representing the Florida Department of Transportation -
Monroe County Office; Diane Beruldson and Sue Heim. The Clerk entered into the
official record Resolution No. 08-314 from the City of Key West. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers in support ofFDOT's 10' widening. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner DiGennaro Yes
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Wigington No
Mayor Neugent No
Motion failed.
Motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded by Mayor Neugent
to take the item to referendum to allow the residents of Monroe County to vote on the
matter. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers No
Commissioner DiGennaro Yes
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Wigington No
Mayor Neugent No
Motion failed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Wigington to adopt the following Resolution requesting the Florida Department of
Transportation revise the Five Year Work Program as it pertains to milling and
resurfacing of US Highway 1 from mile marker 93 to 106 reducing the proposed north
bound shoulder total width to no more than four (4) feet or matching that of the
southbound proposal. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers No
Commissioner DiGennaro Yes
Commissioner Murphy Yes
Commissioner Wigington Yes
Mayor Neugent Yes
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Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 475-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Alice Bravo, representing the Florida Department of Transportation updated the
Board on the Old 7 Mile Bridge repair project. Ms. Bravo advised the Board that the
repair proj ect will be deferred from the 5 year work plan.
Motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy granting approval and authorizing execution of Amendment 3 to the Contract
between Monroe County and Paradise Divers, Inc., for temporary ferry service from the
City of Marathon to Pigeon Key, extending the termination date to June 30, 2009.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance Resolution
renouncing and disclaiming any right of the County and the public in and to a 15-foot
wide alley adjoining Barracuda Boulevard bounded by Lots 1,2, 3, 20 and 21, Block 11,
Anglers Park, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 159, of the Public Records of Monroe
County, Florida (Key Largo). There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner DiGennaro to adopt the
following Ordinance Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDIN.LA..NCE NO. 027 2008 RESOLUTION 475a-2008
Said Ordinance Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution approving the
request for Administrative Relief made by Ruth R. & David Hindelang for property
described as Lot 18, Block 8, Ocean Park Village Subdivision, Key Largo, RE#
00446750.000000 in the form of purchase offer from the Monroe County Land Authority.
The following individual addressed the Board: Attorney James Mattson, representing the
Petitioners addressed the Board. Bob Shillinger, Chief Assistant County Attorney; and
Drew Trivette, Growth Management Director discussed the matter. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers
to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 476-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution approving the
request for Administrative Relief made by George Pyrpiris on property described as Lots
43,44 & 45, Block 3, Harris Ocean Park Estates Subdivision, Key Largo, RE#
00448040.000000,00448050.000000 & 00448060.000000 in the form of purchase offer
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from the Monroe County Land Authority. There was no public input. Motion was made
by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 477-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution approving the
request for Administrative Relief made by Jose A. Gonzalez on property described as Lot
6, Block 7, Key Largo Beach Subdivision, Key Largo, RE# 00502530.000000 in the form
of one (1) dwelling unit allocation award. There was no public input. Motion was made
by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner DiGennaro to adopt the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 478-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution approving the
request for Administrative Relief made by Andrew M. Tobin on property described as
Lot 7, Block 8, Largo Beach Subdivision, Key Largo, RE# 00477860.000000 in the form
of one (1) dwelling unit allocation award. There was no public input. Motion was made
by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner DiGennaro to adopt the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 479-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution approving the
request for Administrative Reliefmade by Rafael L. & Georgina F. Becquer on property
described as Lot 17, Block 7, Ocean Park Village Subdivision, Key Largo, RE#
00446550.000000 in the form of one (1) dwelling unit allocation award. There was no
public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner DiGennaro to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 480-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
DiGennaro to adopt the following five (5) items - there was no public input:
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution approving the
request for Administrative Relief made by Joseph Michael Brunke on property described
as Lot 8, Block 4, Largo Sound Park Subdivision, Key Largo, RE# 00471010.000000 in
the form of one (1) dwelling unit allocation award.
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RESOLUTION NO. 481-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution approving the
request for Administrative Relief made by Twin Lakes Key Largo LLC on property
described as Lot 14, Block 1, Twin Lakes Subdivision, Key Largo, RE#
00548130.000000 in the form of one (1) dwelling unit allocation award.
RESOLUTION NO. 482-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution approving the
request for Administrative Relief made by Soloman C. & Sara D. Lam on property
described as Lot 1, Block 1 & Adj filled Bay Bottom, Sunset Waterways Subdivision,
Key Largo, RE# 00529700.000000 in the form of one (1) dwelling unit allocation award.
RESOLUTION NO. 483-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution approving the
request for Administrative Relief made by Thomas Nolt on property described as Lot 22,
Block 2, Winston Park Subdivision, Key Largo, RE# 00545830.000000 in the form of
one (1) dwelling unit allocation award.
RESOLUTION NO. 484-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution approving the
request for Administrative Reliefmade by Ana G. Zalesky on property described as Lot
14, Block 2, Pamela Villa Subdivision, Key Largo, RE# 00463940.000000 in the form of
one (1) dwelling unit allocation award.
RESOLUTION NO. 485-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending
Sections 9.5-68 and 9.5-69 of the Monroe County Code concerning conditional uses;
amending procedures and deleting obsolete provisions; providing for severability;
providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; providing for transmission to the
Department of Community Affairs and the Secretary of State; providing for an effective
date. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner DiGennaro to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 028-2008
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Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance adopting an
amendment to the Year 2010 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan pursuant to F.S.
Section 163-3177(3)(b); amending Table 4.1 Five-Year Schedule of Capital
Improvements (Exhibit A) and amending Section 4.0 Capital Improvements
Implementation; providing for severability; providing for repeal of inconsistent
provisions; providing for transmission to the Department of Community Affairs and the
Secretary of State; providing for an effective date. The Board accepted public input with
the following individuals addressing the Board: Sue Heim and Alicia Putney. Drew
Trivette, Growth Management Director discussed the matter. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt
the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 029-2008
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
WASTEWATER ISSUES
Charles Fishburn, General Manager of the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment
District (KLWTD) made a presentation concerning the status of Key Largo Sewer
projects.
Jim Reynolds, Executive Director of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority; Tom
Walker, Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Department Director - Engineering; and Bob
Eady, of the Monroe County Health Department made a presentation of the results of the
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) Analysis of alternative Wastewater Collection
System technologies for the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System.
The Board discussed approval to advertise a notice of intent for the non-ad
valorem assessment program for those properties in Key Haven, Lower Sugarloaf
through Big Pine Keys, No Name Key and Long Key. The following individuals
addressed the Board: Hallett Douville, representing the Solar Community of No Name
Key; Alicia Putney, Jim Newton, representing the No Name Key Property Owner's
Association; and Sue Heim. Liz Wood, Sr. Administrator, Sewer Projects discussed the
matter. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded
by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed approval to waive purchasing policy to pay an invoice for
$8,400 from Government Services Group, Inc. (GSG) for the preparation and
certification of the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Stock Island #1 Capacity Reservation Fee non-
ad valorem tax roll. Liz Wood, Sr. Administrator, Sewer Projects discussed the matter.
The following individual addressed the Board: Sue Heim. After discussion, motion was
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made by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting
approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed approval to waive purchasing policy to pay an invoice in the
amount of $8,400 from Government Services Group, Inc. (GSG) for the preparation and
certification of the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Big Coppitt and Duck Key System
Development Fee non-ad valorem tax roll. The following individual addressed the
Board: Sue Heim. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and
seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
DiGennaro granting approval to execute a Resolution and Declaration of Official Intent
Under U.S. Treasury Regulations with Respect to Reimbursements from Note and Bond
Proceeds of Temporary Advances Made for Payments Prior to Issuance and designation
of the County Administrator as the authorized officer for purposes of executing
documents related thereto. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 486-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
CLOSED SESSION
Bob Shillinger, Chief Assistant County Attorney requested that the Board
postpone the following two items:
Closed execution session of the Board of County Commissioners in the matter of
Celeste Bruno v. Monroe County, 07-10117CV
Closed executive session of the Board of County Commissioners in the matter of
Lloyd Good v. Monroe County, Case No. CA K 01-977.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
DiGennaro postpone the above items to December 8, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at the Marathon
Government Center. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner DiGennaro excused himself from the meeting.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy to continue Commissioner DiGennaro's item concerning the discussion of
ROGO allocation policy to provide some flexibility to property owners due to current
national banking industry issues in obtaining construction loans. Motion carried
unanimously, with Commissioner DiGennaro not present.
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Commissioner DiGennaro returned to the meeting and took his seat.
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to adopt the following Resolution expressing concern about the possible
impact on Monroe County's elderly population and their families if the Key West
Convalescent Center is required to close and to transfer patients and requesting a 90 day
extension to come into compliance with ARCA and CMS Regulations or locate another
firm to take over the operation of the Center, or transfer patients to another facility.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 430-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
STAFF REPORTS
Peter Horton, Airports Director reported to the Board the status of the Key West
International Airport project and the transition steps to bring the project back on track.
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator discussed the status of the Murray Nelson
Government Center.
Drew Trivette, Growth Management Director discussed the tracking software
which is used in the division.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Drew Trivette, Growth Management Director discussed the matter. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following Resolution appointing Bob Calhoun to the
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee pursuant to F.S. Section 420.9076 and F.A.C.
Chapter 67-37.010 as the member representing areas of labor engaged in home building.
RESOLUTION NO. 487-2008
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Neugent discussed his item concerning the Key West Botanical Garden
Society's request for a waiver of fines for the Wildwood Lane property. Peter Rysman,
representing the Key West Botanical Garden addressed the Board. Bob Shillinger, Chief
Assistant County Attorney discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner DiGennaro to waive the fines. After consideration, the motion was
withdrawn. Motion was then made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy to assess a fine in the amount of$3,000 to cover the county's
costs. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The Board accepted the written Monthly Activity Report for October, 2008, dated
November 4,2008. Mr. Gastesi discussed his concerns over the budget overall.
The Board discussed the BOCC Meeting Dates for 2009. Motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner DiGennaro to hold the monthly
meetings on the 3rd week of each month, with the exception of January to be held on the
4th week. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed the County Administrator's employment agreement. No
official action was taken.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Bob Shillinger, Chief Assistant County Attorney referred the Board to the written
November 2008 Litigation Report from Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney, dated
November 18, 2008.
Bob Shillinger, Chief Assistant County Attorney discussed the matter of Sandra
Carter v. Monroe County, CA K 07-822. The Clerk entered into the official record a
letter from Sandra Carter. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
DiGennaro and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to appeal the Circuit Court's
appellate decision to the Third District Court of Appeals. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner DiGennaro Yes
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Wigington Yes
Mayor Neugent Yes
Motion carried.
Bob Shillinger, Chief Assistant County Attorney requested direction for a course
of action to take regarding failure of Isolina Souto to pay a mitigated fine in Monroe
County v. Isolino Souto, Case No. 08-CA-391-P. Mr. Shillinger informed the Board that
he received checks from Ms. Souto totaling the amount of $1 0,000 for the settlement of
the matter.
Motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded by Mayor Neugent
granting approval and authorizing execution of an Agreement for Consulting Services
between Monroe County and the Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions (CUES)
at the Florida Atlantic University for consulting services to be performed by James F.
Murley, Esq., Director of CUES. Motion carried unanimously.
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Bob Shillinger, Chief Assistant County Attorney requested the scheduling and
advertising of a Special Meeting on December 3, 2008, at 10:00 A.M., in Key West for
the purpose of holding: 1) an Attorney-Client Closed Session of the Board of County
Commissioners in the matter of Department of Community Affairs v. Monroe County, et
aI, DOAH 08-2035, and 2) a Public Hearing on a Compliance Agreement in that same
matter. Mr. Shillinger read into the record the names of the individuals authorized to be
present at the Closed Session. Motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and
seconded by Commissioner Wigington granting approval of the items. Motion carried
unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners was adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
and ex-officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk