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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, February 16, 2000
Key Largo, Florida
A Regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioner's convened at
10:00 A.M., on the above date at the Key Largo Library. 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 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
Commissioner Williams requested the addition of discussion of Infrastructure Sales Tax
future uses be added to the agenda for the Special Meeting on February 28,2000.
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.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
A Proclamation was made proclaiming the month of March, 2000 as Seagrass Awareness
Month.
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BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment 002 to July 1, 1999
through June 30,2000 Alzheimer's Disease Initiative Contract #KG-997 between the Alliance for
Aging, Inc. the area agency for Planning and Services Area 11 and Monroe County Board of
County CommissionersIMonroe County Social Services (Monroe County In Home Service
Program, the Case Management Agency).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment 001 to the Nutrition
Program 1999-00 USDA Rate Agreement between Monroe County and the Alliance for Aging,
Inc.
Board granted approval to amend the closing period of the grant award from the Florida
Learn & Serve, K-12 Program to provide funding for the establishment of a 4-H Florida Keys
Youth Council from December 31, 1999 to June 30,2000.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the Rental Car
Concession Agreement between Monroe County and Avis Rent A Car System, Inc., at the Key
West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Public Transportation Supplemental
Joint Participation Agreement NO.4 between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Transportation, Contract No. A 7065, for additional funding for the Key West Airport Terminal
Rehabilitation/Renovation Project.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Public Transportation Supplemental
Joint Participation Agreement NO.1 between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Transportation, Contract No. AF 290, to provide additional funding for the Key West Airport Air
Rescue Firefighting Building and Electrical Vault project.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease between Monroe County and
Gulfstream International Airlines, Inc. for office space in the Key West International Airport
Terminal Building.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving the assignment of an airplane
hangar Lease at Key West International Airport from 1. Robert Dean to Sam Samaha.
RESOLUTION NO. 042-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution to ratify a previous Agreement between
Monroe County and KPMG for Hurricane Irene disaster assistance that was executed during the
emergency.
Board approved 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. 043-2000
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 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 044-2000
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. 045-2000
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. 046-2000
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 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 047-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution Number 005-1999 (OMB
Schedule Item Number 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 048-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution Number 431-1999 (OMB
Schedule Item Number 7).
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RESOLUTION NO. 049-2000
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. 050-2000
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).
RESOLUTION NO. 051-2000
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 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 052-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution Number 286-1999 (OMB
Schedule Item Number 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 053-2000
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 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 054-2000
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. 055-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution Number 419-1999 (OMB
Schedule Item Number 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 056-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB
Schedule Item Number 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 057-2000
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 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 058-2000
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 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 059-2000
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 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 060-2000
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. 061-2000
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. 062-2000
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 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 063-2000
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 22).
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RESOLUTION NO. 064-2000
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 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 065-2000
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 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 066-2000
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 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 067-2000
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. 068-2000
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. 069-2000
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 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 070-2000
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 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 071-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB
Schedule Item Number 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 072-2000
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 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 073-2000
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 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 074-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval for the Mayor to sign title transferring County Vehicle No.
141-009 to insurance company.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and Wheeled Coach, Inc. for the purchase of one Type I, Year 2000, Ford Super Duty,
Emergency Care Vehicle (Ambulance), in the total amount (not to exceed) $100,217.00, for use
in Islamorada, Village ofIslands.
Board granted approval to renew and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe
County and RMS International for emergency generator inspections, maintenance and repairs for
one additional year, in an approximate amount of$51,000.00.
Board granted approval to advertise a request for bids for the purchase and installation of
a new fresh air pretreatment unit at the Marathon Government Annex.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for stucco work repair and painting at the
Key West Courthouse Annex.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for contract services of Fire Sprinkler
Inspection and Certification for all Monroe County Facilities.
Board granted approval to renew and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement
between Monroe County and Deputy Jan Smiarowski of the Monroe County Sheriff's
Department to reside in the modular home located at Bernstein Park, for an amount of rent and
utilities totaling $400.00 per month.
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Board granted approval to renew and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement
between Monroe County and Deputy Linda Kohout of the Monroe County Sheriff's Department
to reside in the trailer located at Sombrero Beach, for an amount of rent and utilities totaling
$400.00 per month.
Board granted approval to renew and authorized execution of annual contracts between
Monroe County and Bert Bender & Associates Architects and William P. Horn, Architect, for
NE services for construction projects costing $500,000.00 or less.
Board granted approval of the monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County
Administrator.
Board granted approval to issue a Purchase Order to the City of Key West to install a
sewer line for Higgs Beach.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County
and Community Asphalt for SugarloafBoulevard paved pathway.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Change Order No.1 for Harry Harris
Park Hurricane Repairs.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 002 to July 1, 1999
through June 30,2000 Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver Contract #KSOOI2
between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., the area agency on aging for Planning 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 remove surplus equipment from inventory via
disposal/destruction and advertising for bids and accepting bids. Said list is incorporated herein
by reference.
Board approved the following Resolutions concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
and the Transfer of Funds:
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Add-on Number 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 075-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Add-on Number 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 076-2000
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 Add-on Number 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 077-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Add-on Number 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 078-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Add-on Number 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 079-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB Add-on
Number 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 080-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
(OMB Add-on Number 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 081-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of request from expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust
Fund, as follows:
$6,000 This sum will help the Key West Junior Football League pay for an
insurance policy for underprivilaged kids who do not have paid health care. The League
represents 600 girls and boys, approximately one third of the boys come from low income
families.
$6,000 The Marathon Youth Club is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the
athletic and academic development of the young people of Marathon. Programs include
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t-ball, Little League Baseball, Fall League Baseball, Girls Little League Softball, AYES
Soccer, Youth Football and Cheerleading. This sum will assist in purchasing equipment
needed for these sports.
$5,000 This amount will assist in registration, travel and lodging expenses for the
Key West High School Cheerleaders attend State Competition.
$3,000 This sum will assist the Key West High School Wrestling Team with
expenses incurred from traveling to six tournaments this season.
$2,000 This money will assist the City of Key West with their Annual Children's
Holiday Festival. This Festival is a very family oriented event.
$3,000 This amount will supply the Key West High School Tennis Team with
uniforms and travel expenses for this upcoming season.
$5,000 The Junior Football League Competition Cheerleaders consists of 42
cheerleaders ranging from eight to fourteen years old. The squad performs at many local
events and competes in the Miami area. The squad qualified to compete in a national
championship competition to be held in Orlando in March. The major fundraiser to
support the travel expenses for the national competition was unsuccessful. The Christmas
wreaths that were to be sold arrived severely damage and unable to sell. This money will
support travel expenses for the cheerleaders to attend the National Competition.
MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Board adopted the following Resolution amending a Memorandum of Understanding with
the Monroe County Housing Authority previously authorized under County Resolution No.
257-1997, as amended, to provide that cesspool replacement/home repair funding be provided to
participating very-low and low income homeowners as a grant.
RESOLUTION NO. 082-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of Mayor Freeman's appointment of Denise Werling to the
Planning Commission replacing Billy Gorsuch who has resigned.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Harvey's appointment of Marsha Drew to serve
on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with term to expire January 1, 2004.
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Board granted approval of Commissioner Williams' request to direct staff to keep track
of Homestead Air Force Base hearings, notifY the County Commissioners, and make sure that
someone is present to represent our Resolution on the Base at all such hearings.
Board adopted the following Resolution to the Florida Windstorm Underwriters
Association, Bill Nelson, Florida Insurance Commissioner, the House Insurance Committee
(chaired by Representative Bainter), Jeb Bush, Florida Governor supporting House Bill #15 and
House Bill #477.
RESOLUTION NO. 083-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures:
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Amy Landry, in the amount of$82.50; Associated
Court Reporters, in the amount of$l, 166.85; Florida Keys Reporting Inc., in the amount of
$1,593.95; Lisa Roeser, in the amount of$11O.50; Sharon Arnoult, in the amount of $60.00;
Suzanne Ex, in the amount of$I,853.45; Vicki Lynn Doty, in the amount of$330.00.
COMPETENCY EVALUATION, A. Louis O'Connor, in the amount of$350.00; Care
Center for Mental Health, in the amount of$I,050.00; Guillermo Marcovici MD, in the amount of
$1,350.00; James W. Holbrook ED D, in the amount of$I,900.00; Leslie Morgan PH D, in the
amount of$350.00.
COURT INTERPRETER, Alex Diaz, in the amount of$190.00; Anna M. Stults, in the
amount of $245.00; Crawford & Crawford, in the amount of$104.00; Estrella Garcia, in the
amount of$317.50; Ghislaine Mangrella, in the amount of$35.00; Heide D' A1quen, in the
amount of$35.00; Jenine Ouillette, in the amount of$25.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the amount of
$45.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the amount of $100.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of $291.00;
Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of$502.50; Susan Tellez, in the amount of$110.00; Thomas
Lindsay, in the amount of$25.00; William G. Waddell, in the amount of$445.00.
WITNESS COORDINATION, Witness Payroll, in the amount of$500.00; Witness
Travel & Per Diem, in the amount of$20,395.74.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, David Erlandson MD, in the amount of$150.00; The Bode
Technology Group, in the amount of$8,800.00; UMDC Dept of Pathology, in the amount of
$2,270.00..
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COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEYS FEES, David G. Hutchison, in the amount of
$375.00; Jason R. Smith Atty at Law, in the amount of$38,756.25; Manuel E. Garcia, in the
amount of$41,786.25; Richard Wunsch, in the amount of$892.50.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEYS TRAVEL, Richard Wunsch, in the amount of
$4,530.77.
OTHER SERVICES CIRCUIT, Rayme Suarez, in the amount of$62.04; State of
Florida, in the amount of$316.93.
Board approved the following Warrant:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #24293-25764, in the amount of$8,933,174.62.
Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners Minutes from the
Town Hall Meeting of December 1, 1999, Regular Meetings of December 8-9, 1999, and Special
Meeting of December 14, 1999.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval of a Public Information and Involvement Plan to encourage
citizens to participate in the 2000 Census, utilizing the services of the Market Share Company
who are already participating in the Annual Report program for the County.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance regulating motor vehicle title loan
transactions; providing for motor vehicle title loan transactions; providing definitions; providing
for maximum interest rate; providing for transaction satisfaction and default; providing for
licenses; providing for violations and penalties; providing for additional remedy to borrower;
providing for private right of action; providing for transition period for regulations, restrictions,
and licensure provisions; 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.
Board granted approval of the awarding of bid concerning the advertisement of the 1999
Delinquent Tax Rolls to the lowest bidder, The Key West Citizen.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Airport Director Peter Horton addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Mayor Freeman granting approval and authorizing execution of a
Service Agreement between Monroe County and Chem Treat, Inc., to provide chemicals and
equipment for maintenance of the air-conditioning system chiller at the Marathon Airport.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Harvey
granting approval to purchase flood and windstorm insurance for the East Martello Tower in the
amount of$15,636. Motion carried unanimously.
County Administrator James Roberts discussed with the Board the approval of a Renewal
Agreement between Monroe County and the Human Animal Care Coalition, Inc., for operation of
the Key Largo Animal Shelter in the amount of$190,631.50 per year (1.9% CPI increase over
last year's contract amount of$187,077.04), and authorization for the Mayor to execute same.
George Parks addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Reich
and seconded by Commissioner Williams to hold the item until discussion and vote on Agenda
item L5 concerning the discussion of Ordinance 03-2000 amending Section 3-15(2) relating to
animal neutering has taken place. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Roberts and Carlos Zarate, Senior Director of Facilities Maintenance addressed the
Board concerning approval to rescind previous Board of County Commissioners' action of
August 11, 1999, item C 15, and approval to enter into a Lease Agreement to provide office
space for this non-profit Organization. The Botanical Garden Society will provide to the County,
$100 in-kind services per month in lieu of payment. Carol Ann Sharkey, President of the Key
West Botanical Gardens addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Neugent supporting renewal of the Lease, but require the $100 per
month, with Commissioner Williams paying for the 1 st month and Commissioner Harvey paying
the 2nd month. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent to table the matter until the agenda item is heard in Key West for a
presentation by the Key West Botanical Garden. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams No
Mayor Freeman No
Motion failed. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to honor the terms of the lease. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Neugent Yes
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Commissioner Reich
Commissioner Williams
Mayor Freeman
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Roberts discussed with the Board consideration of a request from Exclusive Sports
Marketing for temporary Closing/Special Use of State Road. Sheriff Richard D. Roth; Captain
Jenny Bell-Thomson; and T. 1. Caeser addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Reich to disapprove the item. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Mr. Zarate and Theresa Hendricks, Executive Director of the Upper Keys YMCA
addressed the Board concerning approval to rescind Board of County Commissioners' previous
action of January 19, 2000, approving an agreement with the Upper Keys Family YMCA for
management of the Key Largo Community Park, and approval to enter into a revised management
agreement. Harlen Brown representing The Free Press addressed the Board. Motion was made
by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval of the
agreement as amended. Said amendment as follows:
Page 5, #30 CONTACT PERSONS. Change to: Building Administrator in the Upper
Keys, Ken Thulin.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval to renew the Business Lease between Monroe County and the Big Pine Athletic
Association to lease Parcels II and II, Pine Key Acres, Big Pine Key, Florida (a.k.a. Watson Field)
for an amount of rent totaling $1.00 per year. Motion carried unanimously.
County Engineer Dave Koppel and Mr. Zarate addressed the Board concerning the
authorization to solicit bids to remove existing plastic turf grids and install new turf stone pavers
at the Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to postpone to next month.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Koppel addressed the Board. After discussion, Motion was made by Commissioner
Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval to issue a purchase order to
Accurate Enterprises in the amount of $22,500 for the fence removal along Card Sound Road and
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C-905, Key Largo. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded
by Commissioner Neugent granting approval to issue the purchase order with the caveat that if in
the future Monroe County needs to redirect the fence, the United States Department of the
Interior Fish & Wildlife Service pay for it. 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 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste Director Clark Lake updated the Board on status of the Solid Waste
Franchise AgreementslExclusive Roll-Office Service Franchise and Specialty Hauler Permits.
Mr. Lake also informed the Board that he would agenda an item for next month's meeting
concerning a Request to Advertise for available land in the Upper Keys on a contingency basis
for hurricane debris.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Roberts reported to the Board that County Staff had met on January 11, 2000, with
the Florida Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (FKSPCA) to discuss recent
complaints, plans for corrective action to prevent reoccurrence. Said documentation is
incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Reich discussed her item with the Board concerning the Board of County
Commissioner's recognizing the need to split the budget of the Monroe County Sheriff for Fiscal
Year 2000-2001 to provide separate millages for the cost of services that benefit only
unincorporated Monroe County residents from the cost of services that provide a benefit county
wide 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: Sheriff Richard D. Roth; Ted Carter, Jill
Patterson, Adam Koslofsky, Ron Levy, representing Islamorada, Village ofIslands;
Charles Baldwin representing Islamorada, Village ofIslands; and Charles Brooks. Said item was
continued to the Board of County Commissioners' meeting of March 2000, in Marathon.
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Attorney David P. Horan discussed with the Board Commissioner Harvey's item
concerning Communications Facility on Cudjoe Key. Mr. Hendrick and Growth Management
Director Tim McGarry addressed the Board. The following individuals also addressed the Board:
Sheriff Richard D. Roth, Marion Serelis, Barbara L. Smith, Dennis Henize, Tina Henize, Debra
Harrison, representing the World Wildlife Federation, Mark Baker, representing Industrial
Communications; Sandy Walters, representing Industrial Communications. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to continue
the item to the Board of County Commissioners' meeting of March 2000, in Marathon.
Mr. Horan and Ms. Walters addressed the Board for the second time. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Commissioner Williams No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning an update on Old
Settlers Park. Mr. Zarate, Mr. Roberts, and Mr. Koppel addressed the Board. After discussion,
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Williams requesting
the Tourist Development Council- DAC V to consider the amount of $25,000 available for the
facilitate the completion of Settler's Park. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning approval of the
plans by the Upper Keys Fire Chiefs to utilize the assistance for retired Fire Chief Jim Ward to
review, recommend and develop standardized mutual aid agreements and policies for emergency
services for the Upper Keys. Jim Ward addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the item.
Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval of a settlement with Marty
Arnold and approval of a Resolution to transfer funds needed to cover stipulation for settlement.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 084-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference
Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning Ordinance 03-2000
amending Section 3-15(2) relating to animal neutering. Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Reich
granting approval to rescind Ordinance No. 03-2000 and advertise for Public Hearing. Mr.
Hendrick addressed the Board. After consideration, the motion was amended by the maker with
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the second accepting to adopt the following Ordinance declaring that an emergency exists and
waiving notice by a four-fifth's vote; striking Ordinance No. 03-2000 which provided that any
animal kept at the shelter in excess of five days must be neutered with the cost deducted from any
boarding fees charged to the person later claiming the animal and which provided reenacting the
prior version of Section 3-15(2), Monroe County Code, that did not so provide; 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.
Kathy Walker, representing the Humane Animal Care Coalition, and George Parks addressed the
Board. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 007A-2000
See Ordinance Book No. 54 incorporated herein by reference
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
George Parks and Melody Cassidy addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval to renew and
authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and the Humane Animal Care
Coalition, Inc., for operation of the Key Largo Animal Shelter in the amount of $190,631.50 per
year (1.9% CPlincrease over last year's contract amount of$187,077.04). Mr. Roberts
addressed the Board. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning a request to
continue the hearing on Key Largo Sewage Treatment Taxing District to Key Largo after the
February 28th meeting, to a hearing on the Island of Key Largo that evening at 6 P.M. at the
Masonic Lodge in Tavernier. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent approving the item. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. Motion carried
unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval, as amended, to advertise an Ordinance amending Sec. 3-7(5) and Sec. 13.5-5,
Monroe County Code, in order to prohibit all dogs, except seeing-eye dogs, from all Monroe
County Facilities, Parks and Beaches, 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. Said amendment as follows:
Replace the word "dog" to "domestic animals" in the Ordinance. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
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Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Reich
Commissioner Williams
Mayor Freeman
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning a request for
approval for the expansion of Long Beach Road, Big Pine Key, to be delayed and included in the
Habitat Conservation Plan project. The Clerk read the following letters into the record: Louise
Matthews of the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, and Sue Abbott of Latitude 24 Real Estate,
Inc. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to
pave Long Beach Road, but remand the decision of expansion of the road to the Habitat
Conservation Plan (RCP) process and its' determination; and that County Public Works projects
be required to have Environmental Resources and the United States Fish & Wildlife review just as
any other development permit would have to undergo. Mr. Koppel addressed the Board. After
consideration, the motion was withdrawn and the item was referred to Commissioner Williams as
the Board's Land Use Facilitator.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Roberts addressed the Board concerning the update on Mariners Hospital Contract
Elayne Versage, representing Fountains of Living, Inc., addressed the Board.
Mr. Roberts discussed with the Board Paradise Islands and the Lower Keys incorporation
movements.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to
hold the next quarterly BOCC/TDC meeting on March 13,2000 at 10:00 AM. at the Marathon
Government Center. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board continued to tomorrow's meeting (02-17-00), the approval of a contract for
the transfer of ownership of a trailer between Monroe County and Paradise Interfaith Network
and for the Paradise Interfaith Network to provide the County with a replacement trailer of similar
size and condition.
Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval of the appointment of Sharon Macut,
Executive Director of the Upper Keys Chamber of Commerce, as representative to the South
Florida Resource Conservation and Development Council. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Reich
granting approval to enter into a License and Maintenance Agreement between Monroe County
and Banana Cabana Academy, Inc., and authorized execution of same. Motion carried
unanimously.
COUNTY CLERK
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Mayor Freeman
requesting the Clerk's Office to amend the summary ofTDC expenditures and to categorize and
provide subtotals for the various types of expenditures. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mr. Hendrick discussed with the Board the following cases: His attendance at the
Southern District of Florida concerning Ted Carter Enterprises v. Monroe County; Rovel
Construction concerning nonpayment for work at the Key West International Airport; A Ruling
concerning former Governor Claude R. Kirk/Everglades Cleanup. Motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the
ratification of the filing of an Initial Brief of Amicus Curiae, Monroe County, Florida, in support
of Petitioners. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioners Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Sec.
2-1.1, Monroe County Code in order to provide that the Beneficial Use and Vested Rights Special
Master may be employed as an independent contractor as a alternative to being employed as a
part-time Monroe County employee; Providing for a $500 per hearing day fee if the Hearing
Officer elects contractor status. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting 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