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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
2000/73
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, March 15, 2000
Marathon, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
10:00 A.M., on the above date at the Marathon Government Center. Present 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
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Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
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
Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for the month of November 1999, to Irene
Toner, Director, Emergency Management, Division of Public Safety.
A Proclamation was made proclaiming the month of March, 2000 as American Red Cross
Month.
A Proclamation was made proclaiming April 1, 2000 Monroe County Official Census Day.
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Presentation of Years of Service Award to Maureen Neal, Executive Assistant to
Commissioner Nora Williams, for 15 years of service to Monroe County.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Amendment between
Monroe County and Barnes Alarm Systems, Inc. to revise paragraph 3.02C-l for the cost of
materials.
Board accepted the monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County
Administrator.
Board granted approval to re-advertise for rental parcels ofland in the Upper Keys for
storm debris management.
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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 granted approval of the Airports Capital Improvement Plan, for Passenger Facility
Charge Application #5.
Board granted approval of a Purchase Service Order with URS Greiner Woodward Clyde
for Resident Project Representation for the Air Rescue Firefighting Building, at the Key West
International Airport. The project will be funded 90% by the Federal Aviation Administration,
5% by the Florida Department of Transportation, and 5% by Passenger Facility Charge Revenue.
Board granted approval of a Purchase Service Order with URS Greiner Woodward Clyde
to prepare Passenger Facility Charge Application #5, for the Key West International Airport, and
the Florida Keys Marathon Airport. The project will be funded 50% by the Florida Department of
Transportation, and 50% by Passenger Facility Charge Revenue.
Board granted approval of a Purchase Service Order with URS Greiner Woodward Clyde
to prepare plans and specifications for construction of a remote General Aviation Apron at the
Key West International Airport. The project will be funded 90% by the Federal Aviation
Administration, 5% by the Florida Department of Transportation, and 5% by Passenger Facility
Charge Revenue.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe
__ County and Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority for a parcel of land at the Florida Keys Marathon
Airport upon which to build and operate the Little Venice Waste Water Treatment Plant.
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Board granted approval of a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and the Monroe
County Sheriff, for a parcel ofland at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport for construction of an
aviation hangar.
Board granted approval of an Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
to Atlantic/Key West Ambulance, Inc. d/b/a American Medical Response for the operation of an
ALS Transport Ambulance Service in the geographical area of Zone 1: City of Key West.
Board granted approval of an Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
to Monroe County Emergency Medical Services for the operation of an ALS Transport
Ambulance Service in the geographical area from the west end of Cow Key Channel to the west
end of Channel 2, from the west end of Tavernier Creek to South Bay Harbor Drive and Lobster
Lane, including the cities of Key Colony Beach and Layton.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 044-1999, to
authorize the payment oflump sum years of service awards to additional eligible volunteer
firefighters with at least ten years of service whom each have reached the age of 60.
Board approved a report concerning the Medical Examiner's facilities and granted
approval to negotiate for additional facilities.
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Board granted approval for the Library Director to submit FY 2000-2001 Library Services
and Technology Act Grant.
Board adopted the following Resolution establishing a Monroe County Public
Safety Coordinating Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 098-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County
and Buccaneer Courier, lowest bidder, for Monroe County Courier Service.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County
and BellSouth for the purpose of Dedicated Maintenance Technician, the Master Agreement for
equipment purchase and/or maintenance service.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County
and Mr. William Fitch, local lobster fisherman, for the purpose of removing derelict lobster traps
from the Ecological Reserve area and to conduct research trap sampling for a maximum amount
of $5,800.
Board accepted the extension authorized by the U.S. Department of Commerce to the
_ Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary lobster grant to provide for the extension and removal of
derelict traps.
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Board granted approval to pay $192,670 renewal premium to Florida Windstorm
Underwriting Association. The County's property policy has $1,000,000 per location windstorm
deductible. This policy with windstorm insures that deductible for buildings and contents.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Board granted approval to rescind Lease Agreement and granted approval and authorized
to 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.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of request for expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust
Fund, as follows:
$5,000 This sum will purchase equipment and pay travel expenses for the Key West High
School boys and girls Track Team. The track teams are self-funded and do not receive funding
through the School Board.
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$4,500 This amount will assist The Florida Keys Gymnastic Booster Club (a non-profit
group) in sending 18 gymnasts to a gymnastics summer camp. The Florida Keys Gymnastics
Booster Club is an organization dedicated to the athletic and academic development of gymnasts
throughout the Florida Keys.
$1,000 This amount will assist the Key West High School State Academic Team in travel
expenses for an event in Orlando this April.
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 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. 099-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
_ Board granted approval of Mayor Freeman's reappointment of A. D. Tinkham to the
Marine & Port Advisory Committee.
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Board adopted the following Resolution encouraging County employees to participate in
School Mentoring and Tutoring Programs.
RESOLUTION NO. 100-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution agreeing to work with the Association of Small
Island States (AOSIS) to reduce global warming and agreeing to send a County delegate to a
climate change conference, at the expense of the World Wildlife Fund, to be held at the Hague,
Netherlands.
RESOLUTION NO. 101-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Reich's reappointment of William Cullen and
Capt. Jim Sharpe to the Marine & Port Advisory Committee.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition of the late Ruby V.
Bradley-Whitlock.
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RESOLUTION NO. 102-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition of the late Jim Rubino.
RESOLUTION NO. 103-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition of the late Dr. Bob Elliott.
RESOLUTION NO. 104-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution for Everglades Ecosystem Funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 105-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution urging the continued appropriation of funding for
land acquisition.
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RESOLUTION NO. 106-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval of a waiver by the Board of County Commissioners for the filing
of the TDC application by the Key West Botanical Garden Society for the Special Bricks and
Mortar/Capital Projects.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures:
Court Reporter Services, Amy Landry, in the amount of$112.50; Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of$1,741.80; Florida Keys Reporting Inc., in the amount of $976.90;
Joe Troiano Inc., in the amount of$50.00; Laws Reporting Inc., in the amount of $689.00;
Suzanne Ex, in the amount of$192.50. Competency Evaluation Care Center for Mental Health,
in the amount of $700.00; Guillermo Marcovici MD, in the amount of $900.00; James W.
Holbrook ED D, in the amount of $700.00; Laurence R. Sands MD, in the amount of$l,OOO.OO;
Michael S. Maher MD, in the amount of $4,925.00; Pamela A. Strother LCSW, in the amount of
$350.00; Steven 1. Smith MD PA, in the amount of$2,250.00; The Counseling Associates, in the
amount of$350.00. Court Interpreter, Alex Diaz, in the amount of $130.00; Anna M. Stults, in
the amount of$85.00; Basia Dziewanoski, in the amount of$120.00; Christela M. Brevil, in the
amount of$50.00; Claudia M. Hancock, in the amount of$95.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount
of $352.50; Heide D' Alquen, in the amount of$25.00; Jenine Ouillette, in the amount of$80.00;
Jiri Dolezal, in the amount of$85.00; Marie C. Penot, in the amount of$25.00; Mario Baldatti, in
the amount of$145.00; Marta Napoles, in the amount of$155.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the amount
of$165.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of $273.00; Precision Translating Service, in the
amount of $240.00; Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of $242.50; William G. Waddell, in the amount
of$205.00. Witness Coordination, Witness Payroll, in the amount of $130.00; Witness Travel
& Per Diem, in the amount of$1,600.00. Expert Witness Fees, James W. Holbrook, in the
amount of$220.00. Court Appointed Attorneys Fees, Richard M. Behr, in the amount of
$540.00. Other Services Circuit, State of Florida, in the amount of$85.20.
Board approved the following Warrants (#025765-027090):
General Fund (001), in the amount of$1,001,975.84. Sup to General Revenue (002),
in the amount of$38,896.70. Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101), in the amount of$85,216.83.
Road & Bridge Fund (102), in the amount of$38,986AO. Law Library Fund (103), in the
amount of$3,000.97. TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of$137,388.67. TDC
Admin & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the amount of$191,360AO. TDC District 1,3 Cent (117), in
the amount of$131,012.51. TDC District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount of$5,886.85. TDC
District 3,3 Cent (119), in the amount of$4,058.62. TDC District 4, 3 Cent (120), in the
amount of$11,754.88. TDC District 5, 3 Cent (121), in the amount of$13,268.74. Gov Fund
Type Grants (125), in the amount of $652,340.15. Fire & Amb Dist 1 L & M Keys (141), in
the amount of$79,204.93. Upper Keys Health Care (144), in the amount of$41,695.67.
Fire & Amb Dist 6 Key Largo (146), in the amount of$25,354.40. Uninc Svc Dist Parks &
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Rec (147), in the amount of$18,306.74. Plan, Build, Zoning (148), in the amount of
$51,976.79.911 Enhancement Fee (150), in the amount of$788.63. Duck Key Security (152),
in the amount of $629.44. Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of$86,568.65.
Boating Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of$3,908.00. Misc Special Revenue Fund
(158), in the amount of$10,456.99. FI Keys Marine Marathon (159), in the amount of
$14,960.70. 1 Cent Infra Surtax (304), in the amount of $443,520.94. Clerks Rev Note,
Capital (306), in the amount of$100.00. Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of
$7,685.49. Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of$81,118.34. Key West Inti Airport
(404), in the amount of$165,018.25. MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount of$446,810.25.
Worker's Compensation (501), in the amount of$5,537.60. Group Insurance Fund (502), in
the amount of$265,383.05. Risk Management Fund (503), in the amount of$114,744.04.
Fleet Management Fund (504), in the amount of$30,923.91. Law Enforcement Trust Fund
(600), in the amount of $48,630.96.
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Board approved the following Summary of Tourist Development Council expenditures for
the month of February, 2000:
Advertising, Tinsley Advertising, in the amount of$60,383.80. Chamber Payments,
Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce, in the amount of$34,500.00; Islamorada Chamber of
Commerce, in the amount of$6,666.66; Key Largo Chamber of Commerce, in the amount of
$7,750.00; Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, in the amount of $4,500.00. Events, Florida
Keys Keynoter, in the amount of$1,938.96; Florida Keys Land & Sea Trust, in the amount of
$843.75; Gemini Printing, in the amount of $1 ,291.64; Islamorada Bonefish Tournament, in the
amount of $1,494.48; Islamorada Charter Boat Association, in the amount of$3,000.00;
Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament, in the amount of $2, 196.95; Islamorada Ladies Sailfish
Tournament, in the amount of$165.00; Key Largo Chamber of Commerce, in the amount of
$10,318.23; Key West Players Inc., in the amount of$2,807.59; Key West Writers Work, in the
amount of$6,891.00; Murray Marine Sales, in the amount of $4,429.48; Premiere Racing, Inc., in
the amount of$60,000.00; The Redbone Inc., in the amount of$12,096.95; Thomson Florida
Keys Media, in the amount of$328.00. Office Supplies & Operating Costs, Buccaneer Courier
Inc., in the amount of$332.10; Diversified Services Co., in the amount of$345.00; El Faro
Newspaper, in the amount of$140.25; FLKeys.Com, in the amount of$1,550.00; Florida Keys
Keynoter, in the amount of $432.20; Insight Inc., in the amount of$98.98; Islamorada Village of
Islands, in the amount of$2,850.00; Island Advertising & Printing, in the amount of$4,512.50;
John G. Parks, Jr. CPA PA, in the amount of$l, 125.00; Office Depot, in the amount of $354.42;
The Reporter, in the amount of$680.16; United Parcel Service, in the amount of$56.00;
Universal Beach Service, in the amount of$13,507.90; University of Florida, in the amount of
$36.00; United States Postal Service, in the amount of$243.81; United States Post Master, in the
amount of$1,331.19; Wareforce Corporation, in the amount of$275.00; Xerox Corporation, in
the amount of$106.00. Personal Services, 3406 N Roosevelt, in the amount of$108,953.56;
Zenith Insurance Company, in the amount of$1,138.25. Public Relations, Stuart Newman
Associates, in the amount of$57,131.56. Sales & Marketing, The Ameurop Group, in the
amount of$1,500.00; Atlanta Pride Committee, in the amount of$300.00; Audio Visual Hdqrts,
in the amount of$107.30; Beneath the Sea, Inc., in the amount of$140.00; Cellet Travel
Services, in the amount of$4,416.66; Community Marketing, in the amount of$475.00; Michael
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Board granted official approval of the minutes from the January 19 and 20,2000, Board
of County Commissioners' meetings.
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1. Pierson Assoc., in the amount of$I,300.00; RDP Group, in the amount of $2,000.00; Film
Florida, in the amount of$I,700.00; Galazy Information Service, in the amount of $245.00; GES
Expo Services, in the amount of$2,922.78; Hawk's Cay Resort, in the amount of$I,192.39;
Hospitality Sales & Marketing, in the amount of$530.00; International Gay & Lesbian Travel
Association, in the amount of$150.00; Market Horizons, in the amount of$I,346.87; The
Market Share, in the amount of$3,609.02; Nellie & Joe's, in the amount of$12.50; Nikkis
Cookies, Inc., in the amount of$70.32; Ogden Expo Services, in the amount of$454.00; Prange
and O'hearn, in the amount of$3,031.25; Spring Valley Floral, in the amount of$265.22; Visit
Florida, in the amount of $295.00; Visit USA Foundation, in the amount of$650.00. Telephone
& Utilities, AT&T, in the amount of$2,882.33; AT&T Wireless, in the amount of$60.13;
America On Line, in the amount of$21.95; BellSouth, in the amount of$I,502.93; City Electric
System, in the amount of$576.54; City of Key West, in the amount of$I,398.18; Florida Keys
Aqueduct, in the amount of $2,903.09; Florida Keys Electric Co-op, in the amount of$38.97;
Keys Sanitary Service, in the amount of$804.30; Marathon Garbage Service, in the amount of
$896.90. Travel, Jutta Farrer, in the amount of$I,360.83; Hilton New York & Towers, in the
amount of $270.63; Linda Macminn, in the amount of$64.58; Marilyn Perez-Leiter, in the
amount of$3,948.18; Miller Freeman Travel, in the amount of $540.00; Rita Brown Buckner, in
the amount of$9,43.73; Stacey Mitchell, in the amount of$3,737.36; Steve Smith, in the amount
of$30.00; Susanne Tortu, in the amount of$3,639.07; Uniglobe Duval Street Travel, in the
amount of$I,473.00.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval to hold a meeting between the Board of County Commissioners
and the Technical Evaluation Panel for the Key Largo wastewater project for the purpose of
discussing issues relating to that project. The meeting will be held on March 31,2000 at 10:00
a.m. at the Key Largo Library.
Board granted approval of the appointment of Liz Kern to the Health Council of South
Florida to serve a two year term, replacing Frank Courtney.
Board approved the official announcement of a Public Hearing to be held by the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection on Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at the Windley
Key State Geological Site to present to the public the current management plans for Indian Key
State Historic Site, Lignumvitae Key State Botanical Site, and San Pedro Underwater
Archaeological Preserve and, announcement ofa Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Advisory Group meeting for Indian Key State Historic Site, Lignumvitae Key State Botanical Site
and San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve on Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 9:00 a.m.
at the Windley Key State Geological Site to discuss the draft management plans for these parks.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
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County and Ervin A. Higgs as the Monroe County Property Appraiser providing for
reimbursement of administrative and actual cost incurred in the levy, collection and enforcement
of non-ad valorem assessments using the Uniform Method of ad valorem tax assessment.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and Harry Knight as the Monroe County Tax Collector providing for reimbursement of
administrative and actual costs incurred in carrying out his duties to merge and collect the MSBU
non-ad valorem assessment roll with the ad valorem roll.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Commissioner Williams excused herself from the meeting.
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County Engineer Dave Koppel and County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Reich
granting approval to award bid and waiving any irregularities and non-conformaties that may exist
with Purchasing, Policies and Procedures, and enter into a contract between Monroe County and
Ryan Construction Services for the Key West Lighthouse Keeper's Quarters Re-Roofing. Motion
carried unanimously, with Commissioner Williams not present.
Office of Management and Budget Director, John Carter addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Mayor Freeman to adopt the following
Resolutions:
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. 107-2000
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. 108-2000
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).
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RESOLUTION NO. 109-2000
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. 110-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution Number 043-2000 (OMB
Schedule Item Number 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 111-2000
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 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 112-2000
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 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 113-2000
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 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 114-2000
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. 115-2000
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).
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RESOLUTION NO. 116-2000
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 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 117-2000
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. 118-2000
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. 119-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution Number 576-1999 (OMB
Schedule Item Number 14).
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RESOLUTION NO. 120-2000
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 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 121-2000
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. 122-2000
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 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 123-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds
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RESOLUTION NO. 124-2000
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 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 125-2000
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 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 126-2000
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 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 127-2000
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 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 128-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution Number 009-2000 (OMB
Schedule Item Number 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 129-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution Number 010-2000 (OMB
Schedule Item Number 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 130-2000
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. 131-2000
See Res Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Williams not present.
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Commissioner Williams returned to the meeting.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, James E. Malloch discussed with the Board status of the
Canal Cleaning and Sediment removal process and the Monroe County Census 2000 preparations.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Solid Waste Director, Clark Lake addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing
execution of an Agreement, as corrected, between Monroe County and the Monroe County
Health Department for the Small Quantity Generator Hazardous Waste Assessment, Notification
and Verification Program. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Lake discussed with the Board specialty haulers and indicated that he was meeting
with all involved and would bring a recommendation to the Board next month.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The Board discussed approval of Consent to Assignment and Second Amendment of
Non-exclusive Agreement between Eller Media Company and Monroe County for selling and
placing advertising at bus shelterslbeaches located in State right-of-way, and authorization for
Mayor to execute same. Steve Alexander, representing Clear Channel Broadcasting addressed the
Board. The item was continued to the next Key Largo meeting.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director Dent Pierce discussed with the Board information reported by the
contractors that operate the County animal shelters. Gwen Hawtof, M.D. discussed with the
Board a voluntary microchip program.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Reich approving the review of financial
documents as prepared by the Office of Management and Budget. Motion carried unanimously.
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AIRPORTS
Airport Director Peter Horton discussed with the Board the announcement by American
Eagle to cease airline operations at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport on May 1,2000.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Linda O'Brian representing the Market Share Company made a presentation to the Board
concerning the End of the Year Publication.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The Board continued to the next Key West Board meeting Mayor Freeman's item
concerning a resolution to remove a Deed Restriction on Lot 88, block 19, Breezeswept Beach
Estates, Plat Book 4, Page 143.
Mayor Freeman excused herself from the meeting.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. Commissioner Neugent nominated Commissioner
Wilhelmina Harvey to the Tourist Development Council's Opening of Cuba Committee. Motion
was made by Mayor Pro Tern Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Williams approving the
nomination. Roll call vote was unanimous with Mayor Freeman not present.
Mayor Freeman returned to the meeting.
Mr. Roberts reported to the Board on a meeting with representatives of the City of
Marathon. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent to begin negotiations with the City of Marathon for issuance of
As-of-Right Permits. Motion carried unanimously.
SOUNDING BOARD
Ken Carter addressed the Board concerning the Management Agreement for the
County-owned marina in Marathon. Mr. Roberts, County Engineer Dave Koppel; and Clerk of
Court, Danny L. Kolhage addressed the Board. The Board took no official action.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The Clerk announced a Public Hearing to be held by the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection on Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. in the Marathon
Government Center State Building for the purpose of hearing public input on management and
land uses for Bahia Honda State Park.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mr. Hendrick reported to the Board on a 3rd DCA ruling concerning the case of Monroe
County vs. Joan McCormick.
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Mr. Hendrick discussed with the Board a request for authorization for the County
Administrator to enter into, on behalf of the County, an agreement for the partial continuation of
work on the Gato Building (completion of the roof) and to purchase hurricane resistant windows
for the Gato Building directly from the manufacturer. The reasons for this request are explained
in the letter dated March 3, 2000 to the public construction bond surety of Lodge Construction.
Bert Bender, Architect addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing
execution of an Agreement for Services between Monroe County and the State of Florida
Department of Health, State Project No.: DOH 95209100; and approval for the County
Administrator to purchase hurricane resistant windows. Roll call vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution requesting a designation
of "Brownfield" at the former Monroe County Dump Site on Middle Torch Key. There was no
public input. Mr. Hendrick informed the Board the applicant had withdrawn their request. Staff
was directed to coordinate with Habitat for Humanity on cleanup of the site and potential sources
of public acquisition.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of 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.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Williams to continue the item to tomorrow's meeting (03-16-00). Motion carried
unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Section
__ 3-75(5) and Sec. 13.5-5, Monroe County Code, in order to prohibit all domestic animals, except
seeing-eye dogs, from all Monroe County Facilities, Parks, and Beaches; Providing for the repeal
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of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County
Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date. Public Works Director, Dent Pierce
addressed the Board. The Board accepted public input with the following individuals addressing
the Board: Ed Koconis, Michael Welber, John Manges, Dana Simmons, Suzanne McCallum,
Mike Kohut, Dana Carnegie, and Kirsten Franke. The Clerk read a letter from Donna M.
Fluharty and entered letters from Frances Purnal and Laurel Canty Ehrlich into the record. Mr.
Hendrick informed the Board of a change in the words "except seeing-eye dogs" to "except dogs
that assist disabled persons". After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Neugent that Commissioner Williams work with Public Works and a
Citizens Advisory Group to locate one place in each area of the Keys for individuals with
domestic animals and would report back to the Board in two (2) months. Roll call vote was
unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to continue the Public Hearing to the Board meeting on Wednesday, May 17,2000 at
5:00 P.M. in Key Largo. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Neugent excused himselffrom the meeting.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of 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. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried, with Commissioner Neugent not present.
ORDINANCE NO. 023-2000
See Ordinance Book No. 54 incorporated herein by reference
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of 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 an alternative to being employed as a
part-time Monroe County employee; Providing for $500 per hearing day fee if the hearing officer
__ elects contractors status; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances;
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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. Roll call vote was
unanimous, with Commissioner Neugent not present.
ORDINANCE NO. 024-2000
See Ordinance Book No. 54 incorporated herein by reference
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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Deputy Clerk
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