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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, January 19, 2000
Key West, Florida
A Regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioner's convened at
10:00 A.M., on the above date in the Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School.
Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner George
Neugent, Commissioner Mary Kay Reich, Commissioner Nora Williams, and Mayor Shirley
Freeman. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James
T. Hendrick, County Attorney; James Roberts, County Administrator; County Staff, members of
the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Harvey
granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
Mark Rosch, Executive Director of the Monroe County Land Authority announced to the
Board that a ceremonial conveyance is scheduled for January 20,2000 at 12:30 p.m. at the
Fairgrounds property in Key West and invited all the commissioners to attend.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for the month of October, 1999 to
Thomas Hambright, Head of the Florida History Department, Monroe County Public Library,
Community Services Division.
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Presentation of Years of Service Award to James Hyde, Maintenance Worker, Facilities
Maintenance Department, Public Works Division, for over 20 years of service to the County.
Presentation of Years of Service Award to Kazimierz Szlosowski, Painter, Facilities
Maintenance Department, Public Works Division, for over 15 years of service to the County.
Presentation of Years of Service Award to Sheri L. Gosselin, Customer Service Manager,
Solid Waste for over 15 years of service to the County.
Presentation of Years of Service Award to Calvin Allen, Coordinator, Equal Employment,
Management Services Division, Human Resources Department, for over fifteen years of service to
Monroe County.
Presentation ofa plaque to McDonald's of Key West for their outstanding community
service over the past thirty years.
Presentation of Employee of the Month Award to John Gish, Social Worker, Social
Services Department Welfare Program, Community Services Division for the month of December,
1999.
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Mayor Freeman made a special announcement on the following birth dates of the Board:
Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey - February 7, 2000
Commissioner Nora Williams - January 26,2000
Commissioner Mary Kay Reich - January 30,2000
The Board also wished Mayor Freeman a Happy Birthday as her birthday is on February
16,2000.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Williams to approve
the following items by unanimous consent:
Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via
disposaVdestruction and advertising and accepting bids. Said list is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board granted approval to hold the Marathon Winter Carnival and Skydive Marathon, at
the Florida Keys Marathon Airport. Marathon Winter Carnival, January 27-30,2000, Skydive
Marathon, June 23,24 & 25,2000, and November 10, 11 & 12,2000.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Extension Agreement
between Monroe County and Enterprise Leasing Company, for space at the Marathon Airport.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and the Marathon Chamber of Commerce to act as the agent for all advertising at the
Florida Keys Marathon Airport Terminal.
Board granted approval to renew and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between
Monroe County and The Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, a nonprofit organization, for office
space in the amount ofSIOO.OO per month for utilities consumption.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County
and Barnes Alarm Systems, Inc. for alarm system annual certification, maintenance, and
monitoring for alarm systems located in various county facilities.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County
and G & K Services, Inc. for the Public Works Division's uniform services.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Customer Loan Dispenser
Agreement between Monroe County and Biscayne Chemical for Georgia Pacific Commercial
Paper Products/Supplies, in accordance with pricing bids.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Customer Loan Dispenser
Agreement between Monroe County and Biscayne Chemical for the Hillyard Arsenal Cleaning
Chemical System.
Board granted approval for an emergency Purchase Order to remove the Garrison Bight
Bridge fender system.
Board granted approval of the revised Seven-Year Road and Bridge Plan for Monroe
County.
Board granted approval of the Library Annual Plan of Service for the year 2000.
Board granted approval to submit a Grant Application to Monroe Council of the Arts.
This grant will allow for storytelling performances at all 5 Monroe County Libraries and
storytelling workshops for children at the Monroe County Library in Key West.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment 002 to July 1, 1999
through June 30, 2000 Community Care for the Elderly Contract #KG-971 between the Alliance
for Aging, Inc., the Area Agency on Aging for Planning and Services Area 11 and Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners, Monroe County Social Services (Monroe County In
Home Service Program, the Case Management Agency).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, serving as the Community Transportation
_ Coordinator for the State of Florida.
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Board granted approval to ratify the County Administrators signed application for Federal
Assistance between Monroe County, the applicant, and the Federal Transit Administration for
Financial Assistance to purchase two transportation buses.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 1 to July 1, 1999
through June 30,2000 Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver Spending Authority
Contract KS0012 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., the area agency on Aging for Planning
and Services Area 11 and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, Monroe County
Social Services (Monroe County In Home Service Program, the case management agency).
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Acturial and
Administrative Services for the Length of Services Awards Program (LOSAP) for Volunteer
Emergency Responders.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County, acting as the governing board for Municipal Services Taxing District 6, and Fire
Tech Repair Service, Inc. concerning testing, maintenance and repair offire rescue apparatus.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County
and Physician Resources, Inc. as Medical DirectorlFire Department Physician for Emergency
Medical Services and Fire Departments.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Wheeled
Coach for the purchase of one 2000 E-450 type III Ambulance, for the total dollar amount of
$82,059.00, inclusive of trade-in allowance, for Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corp.
Board granted approval to delete translator equipment from inventory and advertise
equipment and (25) television translator licenses for bid. Said list is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Lease Agreement
between Monroe County and the United States Coast Guard to authorize use of emergency
generator at the North Key Largo transmitter site in event of power failure.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
and the Transfer of Funds:
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB
Schedule Item Number 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 001-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
_ Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Schedule Item Number 2).
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RESOLUTION NO. 002-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB
Schedule Item Number 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 003-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB
Schedule Item Number 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 004-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Schedule Item Number 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 005-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Schedule Item Number 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 006-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Schedule Item Number 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 007-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Schedule Item Number 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 008-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Schedule Item Number 9).
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RESOLUTION NO. 009-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Schedule Item Number 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 010-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Schedule Item Number 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 011-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Schedule Item Number 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 012-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Schedule Item Number 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 013-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 237-1999 (OMB
Schedule Item Number 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 014-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 164-1999 (OMB
Schedule Item Number 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 015-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB
Schedule Item Number 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 016-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 330-1999 (OMB
_ Schedule Item Number 17).
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RESOLUTION NO. 017-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB
Schedule Item Number 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 018-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB
Schedule Item Number 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 019-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB
Schedule Item Number 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 020-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 423-1999 (OMB
Schedule Item Number 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 021-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 424-1999 (OMB
Schedule Item Number 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 022-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB
Schedule Item Number 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 023-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Schedule Item Number 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 024-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Schedule Item Number 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 025-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Schedule Item Number 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 026-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Schedule Item Number 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 027-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 373-1999 (OMB
Schedule Item Number 29).
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RESOLUTION NO. 028-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Schedule Item Number 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 029-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Schedule Item Number 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 030-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Schedule Item Number 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 031-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Calendar including dates for all Public
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment #3 to Contract between
Monroe County and Public Financial Management, Inc. financial advisor to Monroe County.
Board granted approval to advertise for budget amendment to the One Cent Infrastructure
Sales Tax Fund (fund 304).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Agreement #00-RM-aa-11-54-01-119
which provides funding for reimbursement of costs related to Hurricane Irene.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Agreement #00-CJ-D8-11-54-01-086 that
provides pass through funding to Samuel's House Shelter and also authorized execution of an
Anti-Drug Abuse Funds Agreement between Monroe County and Samuel's House - SHELTER
FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN I.
Board granted approval of the updated document entitled, "Monroe County Drug-Free
Workplace Policy and Work Rules". The update includes change of cut-off level for alcohol
influence to coincide with Florida Statutes.
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Board granted approval to advertise for Request for Proposals for Workers'
Compensation Managed Care Provider.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for Sale and
Assignment between Monroe County and Robert T. Feldman for hangar space at the Key West
International Airport to 113, Inc.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 032-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Reich's recommendation to appoint Judith
Cooley to the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District Advisory Board.
Board granted approval of request for expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust
Fund, as follows:
$172,400 This sum will be used to support this agency's continued participation in
the IMPACT of Task Force. The mission of IMPACT is to interrupt money-laundering
activity based in the South Florida area. Money launderers operating in Florida offer their
services throughout this hemisphere. Their activity is essential to continued criminal
enterprise, and poisonous to our local economy.
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$25,000 This sum will be transferred to the Monroe County School District for the
current school year. It will be used to fund a variety of currently unbudgeted programs,
each of which has been approved by Superintendent Michael J. Lannon.
$22,000
Project.
This amount will pay for the final phase of the Law Enforcement Memorial
Board granted approval of Mayor Freeman's reappointment of Henry Hamilton to the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Reich's reappointment of Dr. James Boilini to
the Parks and Recreation Board.
Board granted approval of a proposed additional component to the Board's Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) Resolution No. 615-1999 from the BOCC Meeting of
December 8, 1999, as indicated in the Monroe County Projects Programmed in 5-year Work
Program which could potentially include drainage improvements.
Board granted approval of Mark Rosch to represent Monroe County for a Land
Management Review team lead by the Department of Environmental Protection.
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Board granted approval of materials to be submitted to the Board's Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) Resolution No. 615-1999 from the BOCC Meeting of December 8, 1999,
as indicated in Ordinance No. 035-1997. Said materials are incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #24006-24291, in the amount of$21,926,385.75.
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures:
FINES AND FORFEITURES
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Amy Landry, in the amount of $250.00; Associated
Court Reporters, in the amount of$2,733.75; Eleanor Massaro, in the amount of$2,416.50;
Esquire Deposition Service, in the amount of $447.04; Laws Reporting Inc., in the amount of
$353.00; Lisa Roeser, in the amount of$I,464.75; Martin B. Leshaw, in the amount of$183.75;
Sandra L. Hoffinan, in the amount of$360.00; Suzanne Ex, in the amount of$628.50; Vicki Lynn
Doty, in the amount of$I,216.38.
COMPETENCY EV ALVA TION, Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount of
$350.00; Guillermo Marcovici MD, in the amount of $2,250.00; James W. Holbrook ED D, in the
amount of$I,050.00; Leslie Morgan PH D, in the amount of$350.00; Pamela A. Strother L C S
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W, in the amount of$350.00; Paul S. Kling, in the amount of$300.00; The Counseling
Associates, in the amount of$550.00.
COURT INTERPRETER, Alex Diaz, in the amount of$455.00; Anna M. Stults, in the
amount of $290.00; Christela M. Brevil, in the amount of$60.00; Claudia M. Hancock, in the
amount of$104.00; Danielle Beauvais, in the amount of$230.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount
of$195.00; Grace Krulasik, in the amount of$25.00; Heide D' Alquen, in the amount of$120.00;
Jenine Ouillette, in the amount of$25.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the amount of$30.00; Mayda Maloney,
in the amount of $300.00; Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of $270.00; Susan Tellez, in the amount
of$95.00; William G. Waddell, in the amount of $300.00.
WITNESS COORDINATION, Witness Travel & Per Diem, in the amount of$777.36.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Douglas R. Mader, in the amount of $400.00; Martinez
Medical Lab, in the amount of $228.00.
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COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEYS FEES, Carl Palomino Esquire, in the amount of
$2,062.50; Christopher Meyer, in the amount of$375.00; Cunningham Albritton Miller
Heffernan, in the amount of$I,772.25; David G. Hutchison, in the amount of $600.00; Greenman
and Manz, in the amount of $600.00; Gregory Davila, in the amount of $2, 190.00; Jason R.
Smith, in the amount of$2,587.50; Mark Kohl, in the amount of$2,187.50; Richard Wunsch, in
the amount of$641.25.
OTHER SERVICES CmCUIT, State of Florida, in the amount of$56.70.
Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes from the
Special Meeting on November 8, 1999, and Regular Meetings of November 9-10, 1999.
Board adopted the following Resolution designating the Monroe County Clerk of the
Circuit Court Offices at Marathon and Plantation Key for the recording of instruments.
RESOLUTION NO. 033-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of the next quarterly Board of County Commissioners Town
Meeting to be held on February 23,2000, meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Marathon
Government Center.
Board granted approval of a Special Board of County Commissioners Meeting to be held
on February 28,2000 at 9:00 a.m. at the Marathon Government Center to discuss issues of the
incorporation of the City of Marathon.
Board adopted the following Resolution requesting that the Monroe County Supervisor of
Elections place a referendum on the March 14,2000 Primary Ballot concerning the extension of
the infrastructure sales tax to December 31, 2018.
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RESOLUTION NO. 034-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Assignment of Leasehold of
Anne's Beach, Islamorada Library Park, Islamorada Fire Station and the Hurricane Monument
from Monroe County to Islamorada, Village oflslands.
Board adopted the following Resolution determining that there is a need for Central
Sewage Infrastructure in the Key Largo area; providing a description of the Key Largo area; and
stating the intent of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners to use the uniform
method for the collection of non-advalorem assessments to fund central sewage infrastructure in
the Key Largo area.
RESOLUTION NO. 035-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance creating the Key Largo area Central
Sewage Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU); providing that the MSBU includes all of Key
Largo and Cross Key but excluding Ocean Reef; providing that the MSBU governing body is the
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners; providing the governing body's powers and
duties; providing for the levy of non-advalorem assessments for sewage infrastructure
construction; providing for the duties of the County Administrator and Clerk of the Circuit Court
with regard to the MSBU; providing for severability, etc.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Monroe County Airports Director Peter Horton addressed the Board. Motion was made
by Mayor Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and authorizing
execution of an Advertising Agency Agreement between Monroe County and Anderson Outdoor
Advertising to handle advertising at the Key West International Airport. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Horton addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval and authorizing execution of a Landscape
Maintenance Agreement between Monroe County and Anthony M. Bona d/b/a Garden's of Eden
to provide landscape maintenance at the Key West International Airport. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Horton addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and
_ seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval to commission a mural for the exterior of
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the Key West International Airport Terminal building. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
Public Works Director Dent Pierce addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval to purchase from
State of Florida Contractor (Coastline Equipment Company, Inc.) one new front-end loader in the
amount not to exceed $76,784. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Pierce addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded
by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution of a Renewal Agreement
between Monroe County and Dion Oil Company for delivery of diesel fuel and unleaded gasoline
for one additional year in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Pierce and Theresa Hendricks, Executive Director of the YMCA addressed the
Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution, as amended, of a
Management Agreement between Monroe County and the Upper Keys Family YMCA. Said
amendment as follows:
Page 2, Number 7, FEES AND PROGRAMS, Insert the following - "YMCA will
schedule all youth baseball and soccer leagues~ however, such leagues are exempt from paying any
YMCA fees" as the 1st sentence.
Page 2, Number 7, Insert the following - "No participant will ever be turned away"
between the second and third sentences.
Page 2, Number 8, CONCESSION STAND, Insert the following - "that include real
juice products and bottled water" between the words "healthy foods, drinks and snacks"
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Carlos Zarate, Sr. Director Facilities Maintenance addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval to
solicit proposals for the janitorial services for Marathon County Facilities on a month to month
basis. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Commissioner Williams No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
County Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and authorizing
execution of a Renewal of Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Indian Waterways
Village Limited Liability Partnership for office space in the Upper Keys for Public Defender
in the amount of$I,488.37 per month (5% above previous two-year term). Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Pierce addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded
by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution of a Renewal Agreement
between Monroe County and Davis Water Analysis, Inc. for the operation and maintenance
service of the wastewater treatment facility located at the Monroe County Detention Center for
an amount of$152,900.04. Motion carried unanimously.
County Engineer Dave Koppel addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Dominica Recreation Products, Inc. for the
purchase and installation of playground equipment at Higgs Beach. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
accepting the monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County Administrator. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Safety Director Reggie Paros updated the Board on implementation of the
combined fire and emergency medical services (EMS) system.
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Mr. Paros informed the Board that Monroe County had applied for and was awarded a
Florida Medical Services County Grant for the continuing enhancement of the emergency
services' radio communications system and for the purchase of Automatic External Defibrillators.
Mr. Paros informed the Board that the Monroe County Emergency Medical Services and
the Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corps both received ratings of "Excellent" for their
emergency medical services operations during inspections conducted by the Florida Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services in December, 1999.
Mr. Paros informed the Board of the start of the second Firefighter Minimum Standards
Course at the Monroe County Fire Academy began on Tuesday, January 4, 2000.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Freeman discussed her item with the Board concerning resolve that the U.S. Air
Force consider available options other than the development of a massive commercial airport for
purposes of conveyance of the Homestead Air Base in order to minimize negative environmental
impacts of the project to the Florida Keys. Joel Rosenblatt, P.E. addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
to adopt the following Resolution, as revised, supporting development alternatives of the
Homestead Air Force Base other than a commercial airport. Said revision as follows:
Insert the following WHEREAS as the eighth whereas in the Resolution:
WHEREAS, the redevelopment of the former Homestead Air Force Base, an area subject
to the same hurricane threats and potential evacuation orders as the Florida Keys, will add traffic
congestion to the only artery available to evacuate Keys residents;
Insert the following sentence as the last paragraph of the Resolution: AND BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED that the US Air Force and FAA, in receiving public input on the EIS,
conduct a public hearing in Key Largo to receive input on the impact of the proposed
redevelopment, particularly in the areas of Growth Management and hurricane evacuation as well
as environmental impacts.
RESOLUTION NO. 036-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference
Roll call vote was unanimous.
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DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for District # 1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
District convened. Present and answering to roll call were Mayor Shirley Freeman,
Commissioner Nora Williams, Commissioner George Neugent, and Chairperson Yvonne Harper.
Absent was Commissioner Art French.
Public Safety Director Reggie Paros discussed with the Board phases of the enhancement
of the radio communications system.
Mr. Paros also discussed the maintenance and ownership of the Automatic External
Defibrillators.
Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting
approval and authorizing execution of a License and Service Agreement between the Board of
Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District Sweet Computer
Services, Inc., for computer software support in the amount of$1,040. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner French not present.
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Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting
approval and authorizing execution of a Renewal Agreement between the Board of Governors of
District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District and Fire Tech Repair Service,
Inc. concerning testing, maintenance and repair of fire rescue apparatus in the amount of $14,720
to cover periodic inspection, preventative maintenance and pump testing plus repairs at $52/hour
and parts 25% over cost. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner French not present.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of Governors of District #1
Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District adjourned.
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all Commissioner present.
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Sheriff Richard D. Roth addressed the Board concerning Commissioner Reich's request
for approval of a Resolution recognizing the need to split the budget of the Monroe County
Sheriff for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 to provide separate mill ages for the cost of services that benefit
only unincorporated Monroe County residents from the cost of services that provide a benefit
countywide; authorizing Staff to take all steps necessary to create a funding mechanism (MSTU,
MSBU, MSTD) or to utilize existing districts to reflect the millage split; and providing an
effective date. The following individuals addressed the Board: Virginia A. Panico, President Key
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West Chamber of Commerce; Ron Levy, Councilman Islamorada, Village ofIslands; and Lynn
Mapes. After discussion, the Board directed Staff to re-agenda the matter to be heard at the next
Key Largo meeting on February 16, 2000 and in Marathon on March 15,2000.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Pierce reported to the Board on the status of an incident concerning the Florida Keys
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (FKSPCA).
Mr. Koppel reported to the Board on the Palm Avenue Bike Path in Key West.
Mr. Roberts addressed the Board concerning the approval to rescind lease agreement and
enter into a modified lease agreement with the Marathon Yacht Club for bay bottom adjoining the
Marathon Yacht Club site by changing the annual renewal option to an annual review. County
Attorney James T. Hendrick also addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to table the item. Motion
carried unanimously. Motion was then amended to include that the item be heard at the next
regularly scheduled Board meeting in Marathon.
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Mr. Horton addressed the Board concerning radar for the tower at the Key West
International Airport. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Neugent authorizing the Mayor to send a letter to the Florida
Congressional Delegation requesting the FAA to install radar at the tower at the Key West
International Airport. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Horton also discussed redraft of the Ground Transportation Resolution for the Key
West International Airport.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Gregory Garvey, Executive Director of the South Florida Resource Conservation and
Development Council (SFRC&D) of Homestead, Florida, addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval and
authorizing execution of two new Cooperative Agreements for Canal sediment removal between
Monroe County and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - 1 st Cooperative
Agreement; and the South Florida Resource Conservation and Development Council (SCRC&D)
- 2nd Cooperative Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance extending the one cent
Infrastructure Sales Tax, otherwise due to expire in 2004, through December 31,2018;
Providing that the infrastructure tax proceeds may be spent on certain capital projects with a life
expectancy of five years or more as well as any public purpose; Providing that such extension is
only effective if approved by the County Electorate voting in the March 14,2000 Primary;
Providing for notification to the Florida Department of Revenue if the tax is approved by the
Electorate; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent
herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing
an effective date. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 001-2000
See Ordinance Book No. 54 incorporated herein by reference
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance revising Sec. 13.5-3,
Higgs Beach County Park Regulations, Providing for a change in park opening hours and
allowing residents to have access to beach property after closing hours; Providing for Severability;
Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into
the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 002-2000
See Ordinance Book No. 54 incorporated herein by reference
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Section
3-15(2), Monroe County Code, in order to clarify that animals determined to be adoptable may be
kept at the shelter in excess of five days; Providing however that such animals must be neutered
and the fee charged to the person adopting the animal or, if animal's owner claims it after five
days then the owner will be charged the neutering fee in lieu of the boarding fees; Providing for
Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Mayor
Freeman to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 003-2000
See Ordinance Book No. 54 incorporated herein by reference
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance providing for definitions;
Providing that the owner of an on-site sewage treatment and disposal system must connect to a
sewerage system within 30 days of notification from the owner of the sewerage system that the
system is available; Authorizing payment of connection fees over a two year period, or over a five
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year period if certain hardship conditions are met; Providing for penalties; Providing for
Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 004-2000
See Ordinance Book No. 54 incorporated herein by reference
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution requesting a designation
ofBrownfields at the Monroe County Dump Site on Middle Torch Key a/k/a BaltuffDump Site,
for the purpose of environmental remediation, rehabilitation, and economic development, further
authorizing the County Administrator to notify the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection under Chapter 62-785, F. A. C. Brownfields cleanup criteria rule, of said designation..
The Board received public input with the following individuals addressing the Board: Gerald
Adams, Bill Loewy, representing Habitat for Humanity; Jim F. Davis, Bob Lomrance, Mike
Tinnell, Rowena P. Garcia, representing the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; Jeanette
Gallihugh, representing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Lou Sell, and Royce Kauffman. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
to table the Hearing to the Marathon meeting on Wednesday, March 15,2000 at 3:00 p.m.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution renouncing and
disclaiming any right of the County and the Public in and to a portion of Sharp Lane, Cutthroat
Harbor Estates, Cudjoe Key, Monroe County, Florida. Attorney Lynn Fielder, representing the
petition addressed the Board. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Williams to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 037-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Billy Causey, Superintendent of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary; and Linda
Dahl, Project Leader of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force's Integrated
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Strategy Team made a presentation to the Board on its Integrated Strategy Development
Initiative.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Bert Bender of Bender & Associates Architects, P.A. updated the Board on the status of
the Gato Building Renovation Project.
Jose Gonzalez, Architect updated the Board on the status of the work being performed at
the Jackson Square Complex.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Freeman and Mr. Pierce reported to the Board on progress of plans to improve
Higgs Beach. Mr. Pierce stated that short term and long term goals are being discussed and that
Request for Proposals are being prepared for a Master Plan for the redevelopment of Higgs
Beach.
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Mayor Freeman read into the record a letter from Joan Langley, Co-Chair of the
Pedestrian Action Committee concerning the bike path on Palm Avenue in Key West.
Commissioner Harvey discussed the forming by appointments an Intergovernmental
Committee to address the issues raised by the Cuba Committee which may possibly impact both
the City of Key West and Monroe County. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to join the City of Key West to form an
Intergovernmental Committee to address issues raised by the Cuba Committee. After discussion,
the motion was withdrawn. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey for the Board to approve an Intergovernmental Cuba Committee with
participation from all seated Commissions and future Commissions. Mr. Hendrick addressed the
Board. After discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Mayor Freeman appointed Commissioner
Harvey as the Board's representative and Commissioner Reich as the alternate on the Cuba
Committee. After further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve an Intergovernmental Cuba Committee with participation from
all seated Commissions and future commissions. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Neugent appointing
Commissioner Harvey as the Board's representative and Commissioner Reich as the alternate on
the Cuba Committee Motion carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning a Workers' Compensation Settlement in the
amount of$149,000 inclusive, work comp claim 9640100, date of injury 9/23/91. There was no
public input. Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Williams to
approve the settlement. Roll call vote was unanimous.
A Public Hearing was held concerning approval of a Development Agreement between
Paradise Island Park, Inc., Key West Oceanside Marina, Inc., Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Community Affairs under Chapter 380.032 Florida Statutes. Growth Management
Director Tim McGarry addressed the Board. The Board accepted public input with the following
individuals addressing the Board: Alicia Putney representing the KD.P.A; Richard Grosso,
representing the ELULC; Debra Harrison, representing the World Wildlife Federation; Rebecca
Jetton, representing the Department of Community Affairs; and Jeanette Gallihugh, representing
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting approval of
the Development Agreement without the following and authorizing Staff to edit the preamble.
Section C. Allocation of Traffic Credits to Big Pine Key ROGO Waiting List
Monroe County shall be allowed to recognize the traffic generated by the twenty-two (22)
RaGa Exemptions removed from the Park as a credit which shall be applied only to
twenty-two (22) of the twenty-nine (29) units of existing ROGO Allocations presently on
a waiting list for building permits on Big Pine Key. The County shall apply the credits on
a unit for unit basis, and shall limit the number of credits used per year to not more than
eight (8).
Donald Craig addressed the Board. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Williams
granting approval and authorizing execution of a Contract between Monroe County and The
Market Share Company for the development and publishing of an End of the Year Publication for
Monroe County Government consisting of the year 1999. Motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Roberts advised the Board that he had received a request from the Monroe County
School Board requesting that their academic competition be broadcast on Channel 16.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval and authorizing execution of an Extension of Consulting Agreement between
Monroe County and Commonwealth Consulting Corporation as per Section 2 of their existing
contract, with the amendment that the County would not move out of the lower tier on Growth
Management issues. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Reich
granting approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Sec. 6-66, Monroe County Code, in order
to clarify certain prohibited acts of contractors - financial mismanagement, abandoning a project,
aiding and abetting unlicensed persons; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances; and Providing an effective date. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hendrick discussed with the Board a meeting he attended with Director James Lee
Witt of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and officials from Ocean Reef concerning
flood proofing of downstairs enclosures.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
David Ziska, Regional Director ofthe Census Bureau discussed with the Board the
upcoming 2000 Census.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
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Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk