01/30/1991 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, January 30, 1991
Key West
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. A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. on the above date
at the Lions Club in Key West. Present and answering to
roll call were Commissioner Earl Cheal, Commissioner Douglas
Jones, Commissioner Jack London, Commissioner John Stormont,
and Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey. Also present were Danny
Kolhage, Clerk~ Rosalie Connolly, Deputy Clerk~ Randy
Ludacer, County Attorney~ Tom Brown, County Administrator~
County Staff~ members of the Press and Radio~ and the
general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of
Allegiance and observed a moment of silent prayer for the
American and Allied Troops in the Persian Gulf.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner London to approve additions, deletions and
corrections to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
The Board presented to the Latin American Chamber
of Commerce of the Lower Keys a Mayor's Proclamation
declaring the month of October 1991/1992 as "The Month Of
The Americas" in Monroe County.
Presentation of the October Employee of the Month
Award was made to Anne Wimmer, Training Associate, Training
and Development Department.
The Board presented a Mayor's Proclamation
proclaiming the week of February 3rd through February 10th,
1991 as "Boy Scout Week" throughout Monroe County.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner London to adopt the following Resolution
proclaiming support for American and Allied Forces in the
Desert Storm Operation in the Persian Gulf Conflict. During
discussion, the Clerk was advised to direct a copy of this
Resolution to the President of the United States and to make
copies available to all members of the Board and all County
Libraries for the benefit of the general public. Mayor
Harvey urged every household in Monroe County to display the
American Flag and/or a Yellow Ribbon for our troops. Roll
call vote on the motion to adopt was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 023_-199l
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to approve the following items by una-
nimous consent:
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the filing
of homestead exemption renewals.
RESOLUTION NO. 024-l991
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved and authorized execution of Addendum to
Agreement with Jayne's Cleaning Service so as to include the
cleaning of District II's office at The Alamo Building one
day per week.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
transfer of funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 025-l99l
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 026-1991
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the sub-
mission of a Grant Application to the Florida Game and Fresh
Water Fish Commission under the Florida Non-game Wildlife
Program to restore and enhance the habitat of the Stock
Island Tree Snail.
RESOLUTION NO. 027-199l
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved donation of the following surplus property to
the Land Authority:
3500-1
3500-2
3500-3
3500-4
Side Chair, walnut with black cushion
Sofa, walnut with black cushions
Side Chair, walnut with black cushion
Executive Chair, walnut with black cushion
Board approved removal of the following surplus property
from the Fire Marshal's inventory:
l4l5-39 35mm Minolta Camera w/zoom lens
ADVERTISEMENTS
Board granted approval to advertise for Public Hearing a
proposed Ordinance amending Section 2-458(9), Monroe County
Code, in order to delete the subparagraph concerning auto
liability, general liability and medical malpractice, risks
of fire and ambulance operations, in order to include such
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liability in the risk management; providing for severabili-
ty; providing for repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent
herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County
Code; and providing an effective date.
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Board granted approval to the Public Safety Division to
advertise for Sealed Bids for Maintenance of the Monroe
County T.V. Translator System Installations.
REFUND REQUESTS
Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of $42.00
to Marathon Electric & Sign for a fee charged in error for
installation of a neon sign.
Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of $93.75
to Brian R. Veale inasmuch as application for a home occupa-
tional license was withdrawn.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Board approved removal of the following surplus property
from the inventory of the HRS Public Health Unit:
2000-688 Whirlpool Air-conditioner
Board approved removal of the following surplus property
from the inventory of the Veterans Affairs Department:
2991-2
Typing Stand
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
transfer of funds for Boot Key Bridge maintenance.
RESOLUTION NO. 028-l991
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
receipt of unanticipated funds for Law Enforcement Trust
Fund and Court Facilities Trust Fund.
RESOLUTION NO. 029-199l
RESOLUTION NO. 030-199l
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $69,049.29 (Input Date 1/2/9l),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
-- Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $23,834.97 (Input Date l/2/9l),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $9,012.74 (Input Date 1/2/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
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Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $l8,080.95 (Input Date 1/8/9l),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $2,l27.87 (Input Date 1/8/9l),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $31,900.20 (Input Date 1/8/9l),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board adopted the following Resolutions transferring Tourist
Development Council funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 03l-l99l
RESOLUTION NO. 032-l99l
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved and authorized execution of the amended ver-
sion of a Trade Show Assistant Contract with Betty Hibbs.
Board approved the purchase of one hundred generic posters,
in an amount not to exceed $lOO.OO, from District II, Third
Penny, Promotional and Advertising.
Board approved an amount not to exceed $l,900.00 from
District II, Third Penny, Promotional and Advertising, for
participation in the New York Times and Chicago Tribune Co-
op Programs with Tinsley Advertising.
Board approved an amount not to exceed $l25.08, from Two
Penny, Mail Fulfillment Trade, to puchase ninety-six mailing
tubes.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $236.25 (Input Date l/10/91), sub-
ject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved and authorized execution of Amendment to
Contract witb Keys Advertising & Marketing, Inc. to include
the services of a Marketing Research Analyst.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order
No. 1 to the contract with The Brewer Company of Florida,
Inc. for the Summerland Key Roads II Roadway Improvements
Project showing a net increase of thirty days and Zero
Dollars.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order
No. 2 to the contract with Coastal Electric Service, Inc.
for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair - Seven Mile
Bridge to Dade County Line - showing a time extension to
April 21, 1991.
Board approved Monroe County's revised Seven-Year Roadway/
Bicycle Path Plan.
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Board accepted recommendation of the Roads and Bridges
Department to award the bid for one new 1991 Portable Air
Compressor to Dan O'Malley Inc. of Medley, Florida in the
amount of $l2,445.00.
Board accepted recommendation of the Roads and Bridges
Department to award the bid for two new 1991 Heavy-Duty
-- Truck Tractors to South Florida Mack Trucks, Inc. of Miami,
Florida in the amount of $48,019.49 each, for a total amount
of $96,038.98.
Board accepted the recommendation of the Roads and Bridges
Department to award the bid for one new 1991 Stake Body Dump
Truck to Atlantic Ford Truck Center of Fort Lauderdale,
Florida in the amount of $23,l70.00.
Board accepted the recommendation of the Roads and Bridges
Department to award the bid for one new 1991 Loader-Backhoe
to Kelly Tractor Company of Miami, Florida in the amount of
$38,193.00.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Board approved and authorized execution of an Amendment to
the Lease with Federal Express Corporation concerning air
cargo facilities at Key West International Airport.
Board accepted the recommendation of the Social Services
Department to award the bid for Nutrition Services for
Congregate and Home-Delivered Meals to GA Food Service, Inc.
of St. Petersburg, Florida in the amount of $2.30 per meal.
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Board approved and authorized execution of Agreement with
Southern Coach" Inc. concerning refurbishment of a 1978
American LaFrance Fire Engine for MSTD 6 in the amount of
$98,450.00.
Board accepted Staff recommendation to approve having work
done to County-owned translator and medical radio antenna
towers by S & S Towers Inc. of Okeechobee, Florida at a
total cost of $24,626.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
The following persons addressed the Board
regarding claims by Advanced Structures, Inc. for work
performed at the Marathon Jail Project: Doug Fuller of
Morrison-Knudsen/Gerrits, Sheri Smallwood, attorney for
Advanced Structures, and Joe Antal and Paul Toppino of
__ Advanced Structures. After lengthy discussion with all par-
ties, motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to refer this matter to the County
Attorney for study and a recommendation back to the Board
for a course of .action. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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ADVERTISEMENTS
The Board entered into a discussion regarding the
requested approval to advertise for Public Hearing a pro-
posed Ordinance to clarify what types of work require
building permits; providing what types of work do not
require building permits, etc. Bill Smith of the Florida
Keys Contractors Association addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner
Jones to approve advertising the proposed Ordinance for
three Public Hearings. Motion was then made by Mayor Harvey
and seconded by Commissioner London to postpone the item.
Roll call vote on the motion to postpone was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Motion failed. Roll call vote on the original motion to
advertise for three Public Hearings was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Motion carried. Don Brassington of the Florida Keys
Contractors Association addressed the Board.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Peter Horton, Division Director, addressed the
Board with a reappraisal of the Facilities Plan for the Key
West Branch Library. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner London to approve the
reappraisal with funding of $224,000.00 to be transferred
from the 304 account to the Key West Library Fund for a
total of $374,000.00 in the Key West Library Fund. Barbara
Larcom, Kermit Lewin and Pat Green addressed the Board.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Danny Kolhage, Clerk, advised the Board of late
receipt of a Letter of Interest regarding Project
Monitoring at Truman School from BCM Engineers Inc. of
Orlando, Florida. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to reject opening of the pro-
posal and to direct the Clerk to return same to BCM
Engineers. Roll call vote was unanimous. Doug Fuller of
Morrison-Knudsen/Gerrits addressed the Board regarding the
selection of an air monitor. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner
Jones to accept the recommendation of Morrison-
Knudsen/Gerrits to approve selection of Falkanger, Snyder
and Awsumb as the Project Monitor/Air Monitor for monitoring
during asbestos abatement of the Truman School building.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Dent Pierce, Division Director, addressed the Board
and gave a status report on the Boot Key Bridge. The Board
commended the Roads and Bridges Department, the Engineering
Department and the Central Services Department for their
dedicated performance regarding the operational problems.
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Dent Pierce, Division Director, and Bob Harris of
Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to grant approval to adver-
tise a Request For Proposals for a consultant to prepare a
Long-Range Transportation Plan for Monroe County and the
formulation of a short-list committee consisting of repre-
sentatives from Public Works, Planning and the Department of
Transportation to evaluate submitted proposals and rank, at
a minimum, the top three firms. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal to amend to insure that the Long-Range
Transportation Plan is incorporated in the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan planning process. The amendment was accepted
by the maker and became part of the original motion. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
George Harper, Division Director, addressed the
Board regarding the Anti-Drug Abuse Advisory Board's recom-
mendation concerning the award of contract to implement a
pilot residential/work release program. The following per-
sons also addressed the Board: William Irby of Life Center
Foundation, The Honorable Sandra Taylor, David Rice of the
Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, and The Honorable
Richard Fowler. Commissioner Jones noted for the record
that he was in no way connected with Life Center Foundation
and that he and Mayor Harvey had only served as members of
the Advisory Board. After lengthy discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Mayor Harvey to
award the contract to Life Center Foundation, Inc. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Motion failed. After further discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to
accept the recommendation of the Drug Policy Board to award
the contract to implement a pilot residential/work release
program to Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
The Board recessed for lunch.
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The Board reconvened with all Commissioners pre-
sent.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner London to freeze and roll-over into next
year's unanticipated funds the receipt of rent from the Land
Authority in the sum of $7,3l2.20. Motion carried unani-
mously.
MISCELLANEOUS
Elaine Gorman of the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing
District Trauma Office addressed the Board and requested
approval to waive County Purchasing Policies and Procedures
and approval to purchase one hematology analyzer and one
angiography suite from particular sources. Dr. Joanne
Mahoney also addressed the Board. After lengthy discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to request Staff to go through the
Purchasing Department and solicit RFP's for the equipment.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Motion carried.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Clerk advised the Board of the receipt of a
late bid from Anti-Pollution Associates, Inc. for operation
andd maintenance of the Public Service Building's sewage
treatment plant. He discussed the length of time the postal
authorities took to deliver same. Don Evans, President of
Anti-Pollution Associates, addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Mayor Harvey to
direct the Clerk to open the bid and turn it over to the
Public Works Director for consideration later in the
meeting. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Division Director Dent Pierce addressed the Board
and advised that Staff recommended the award of bid for the
X-Ray Security Inspection System to EG&G Astrophysics
Research Corporation in the amount of $23,250.00 for the Key
West Courthouse. Robert Skelsi of World-Wide Security and
Nationwide Inspection Systems addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to postpone and return the
item to Staff for further evaluation and a report back to
the Board at the next meeting. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried. Robert Skelsi requested permission to re-
address the Board. Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Jones that Robert Skelsi be allowed
to re-address the Board. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
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Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Motion failed.
Mr. Pierce addressed the Board regarding a pro-
posed Highway Lighting Maintenance Agreement with the
Florida ,Department of Transporation. Motion was made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner London to
approve and authorize execution of a Highway Lighting
Maintenance Agreement with the Florida Department of
Transportation for certain street lights on U.S. 1. David
Koppel, County Engineer, addressed the Board. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal to
request Staff to survey the group of lights approved
and determine which of them could be eliminated but still
provide for safety at intersections and take out inessential
ones. David Koppel and Bob Harris of Post Buckley Schuh &
Jernigan addressed the Board. Motion died for lack of a
second. Motion was then made by Mayor Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to direct the County Attorney to
confer with Staff and with Bob Harris to contact the
legislative delegation in an attempt to describe our highway
bridges as causeways and treat U.S. 1 in Monroe County as a
different part of the State primary system. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried. After further discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Stormont
to reconsider the previous motion approving the Agreement.
Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Mayor Harvey to table
this issue until results are received back from the County
Attorney and Engineers. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
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Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Motion failed. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Mayor Harvey to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor of Monroe County to enter into an
Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for
the repair, maintenance and payment of fees for electricity
for certain street lights on U.S. l. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 033-199l
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Mr. Pierce addressed the Board. He advised that he
had reviewed the proposal of Anti-Pollution Associates, Inc.
for the operation and maintenance of the Public Service
Building's sewage treatment plant. He then recommended that
the County accept the low bid from Davis Water Analysis,
Inc. Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner London to accept Staff's recommendation to
award the bid for the operation and maintenance of the
Public Service Buiding's sewage treatment plant to the low
bidder, Davis Water Analysis, Inc., in the amount of $200.00
per month and to approve and authorize execution of the
contract with Davis Water Analysis, Inc. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
Commissioner London discussed enforcement of the
existing Ordinance concerning illegal overnight parking.
After lengthy discussion, the Board directed the County
Attorney to meet with the Sheriff, the County Engineer and
the Florida Department of Transportation regarding this
matter and bring a report back to the Board. Vern Pokorski
addressed the Board.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division Director Peter Horton addressed the Board
regarding the imposition of an annual registration fee on
vessels registered, operated or stored in Monroe County
and the funding of a possible Marine Resources Department.
Vern Pokorski addressed the Board. After lengthy
discussion, motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to direct the County Attorney to pursue
contact with the State Legislature in an effort to increase
the uses covered by the Boating Improvement Fund to include
administrative costs. Roll call vote was unanimous. Pam
Martin and Peter Horton addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner
Jones to refer this entire matter to the County Attorney for
investigation and report back to the Board. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to adopt a Resolution amending
Resolution Nos. 24-1977 and 55-1977 in order to clarify that
the governing body of the Monroe County Port Authority is
the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County and in
order to reactivate the Port Authority Advisory Committee
and to establish staggered terms for the members thereof.
After discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was then
made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner
Jones to defer action on this item and also on appointments
to a Marine and Port Advisory Committee until the next
meeting and request each Commissioner to be prepared to
address this proposed Resolution and the Committee appoint-
ments. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Division Director George Harper addressed the Board
regarding parks and recreation facilities and programs in
Unincorporated Monroe County. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner
Jones to direct Staff to contact all present appointees of
the Parks and Recreation Board and request that they meet
and begin to consider the various functions they have been
charged with under the enabling Ordinance. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to continue to the next meeting appro-
val of a contract with AT&T for the purchase of AT&T Spirit
Telephone System in the amount of $6,358.09. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
Mr. Harper and the Board entered into a discussion
regarding a proposed Contract For Sale And Purchase of Tract
IH, Pine Key Acres, Big Pine Key, in the amount of
$30,000.00. The following individuals also addressed the
Board: Penny Perian with the Coalition for Big Pine
Education and Recreation; Peter Ryan, individually and as
President of C.A.R.E.S.; Sue Abbott; and Vern Pokorsi,
representing the Big Pine Key Civic Association. Motion was
made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner
I Stormont to approve the purchase of the land. After further
discussion, motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to postpone until additional studies can
be made. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to approve and authorize execution of
an Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Langton
Associates, Inc. regarding administration of the 1990
Anti-Drug Abuse Grant. Roll call vote was unanimous with
Commissioner Stormont not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to approve and authorize execution of
an Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Langton
Associates, Inc. regarding grantsmanship which changes the
representative of Langton Associates, Inc. who is respon-
sible for the administration of the Agreement. Roll call
vote was unanimous with Commissioner Stormont not present.
MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICT
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to award the bid for Waste
Management Data System Computer Hardware and Software to The
Main Line Corporation, Inc. in the amount of $79,935.00.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to award the bid for Removal
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and Disposal of Septage outside of the boundaries of Monroe
County to Environmental Sciences Corporation in the amount
of $0.122 per gallon for the term of one year with a one-
year option. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made
by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Mayor Harvey to
direct Staff to meet with the Department of Environmental
Regulation and the contractor to review interim disposal
options and to clarify regulatory issues. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner London to postpone consideration of a pro-
posed Change Order for Ground Improvement Techniques, Inc.
in the amount of $260,559.64. During discussion, the motion
was withdrawn. After further discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner London to
postpone. This motion was also withdrawn. After continued
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Jones to post-
pone. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion was then
made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner
Jones to allow the County Attorney time to review and report
back to the Board. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Cheal addressed the Board regarding
Bayshore Manor. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to direct the County
Administrator to develop and send out a Request For
Proposals to provide care for the present residents of
Bayshore Manor under the existing eligibility criteria.
During discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Mayor Harvey to postpone until a report is
received from Social Services Director Louis LaTorre. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones to postpone
consideration of a request to reorganize the Emergency
Management Department to provide for a full-time
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. Motion
died for lack of a second. Motion was made by Commisisoner
cheal and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to approve the
request to reorganize the Emergency Management Department to
provide for a full-time Radiological Emergency Preparedness
Coordinator. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
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Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner London to direct Staff to consider
the proposal of placing the Emergency Management Department
under the Sheriff and to determine if it would be more
appropriate under his office. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissoner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to postpone consideration of
a proposed Resolution providing that Frank Bagnardi, Fire
Inspector, would be vested with power to issue citations and
notices for violations of the Monroe County Code. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner London to postpone a request to
develop data base on the AS/400 computer which would list
studies done by or for the County. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to request the County Administator to
investigate the cost of the Growth Management Division and
suggest changes that accurately apportion costs to develop-
ment through fees charged, and to include the Code
Enforcement Department. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed a plan to review and update all
County Ordinances over a three-year period. Community
Services Division Director Peter Horton addressed the Board.
This matter was referred to Staff.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution,
as amended, requesting sponsorship of legislation which
would eliminate the Mosquito Control Board and move those
functions to the responsibility of the Board of County
Commissioners. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
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Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 034-l99l
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont directing the County Attorney to draft
legislation to accomplish the action of the Board and refer
it to the legislative delegation. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Motion carried.
Commissioner Jones discussed illegal units. Motion
was made by Commissioner Cheal to write a letter to FEMA
concerning the matter. Motion died for lack of a second.
No further action was taken.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Tom Brown, County Administrator, addressed the
Board regarding appraisals of Lot 302 of the Truman Annex
Company for the Thomas Street parking lot. Pritham Singh
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal
and seconded by Commissioner Jones to postpone consideration
of this matter until further information concerning
financing could be obtained. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Motion carried. Mr. Singh requested that the Board cancel
its existing lease with the Truman Annex Company concerning
property used for parking. Motion was made by Commissioner
Jones and seconded by Commissioner London to cancel the
lease with the Truman Annex Company. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried. Motion was made by Mayor Harvey to
authorize the County Administrator to continue negotiations
with Mr. Singh concerning the purchase of the property.
During discussion, the motion was withdrawn.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Jones discussed a letter dated
January 14th to Mayor Tarracino from Commissioner Cheal con-
cerning the proposed Key West Jail Facility. Commissioner
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Cheal responded. The Board discussed the matter. No action
was taken.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to grant approval to advertise a
Request For Proposals to local attorneys to collect and/or
foreclose upon Code Enforcement Board liens. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Motion carried.
The Board entered into a lengthy discussion of
Administrative Procedures as set out in Commissioner
Stormont's memoranda of December lO, 1990 and January 25,
1991, and took the following actions:
l. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to modify Sec. l.Ol Governing Rules,
Page 1, to now read as follows:
"Except as may be provided by these Rules
and By-Laws, questions or order, the
methods of organization and the conduct of
business of the Commission shall be
governed by Robert's Rules of Order, Newly
Revised, 1990 Edition, and by adopted Policy
decisions of the Commission."
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve changes to Sec. l.02 Meetings,
(b), Page 2, so as to now read:
"(b) Special Meetings:
A special meeting of the County Commission
may be called by the Chairman whenver, in
his opinion, the public business may require
it, and shall be called whenever a majority
of the Commission request a special meeting.
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"(l) Whenever a special meeting shall be
called by the Chairman, a written request
signed by the Chairman shall be delivered to
the Clerk after having been certified by two
other members of the Commission upon poll by
the County Administrator. Any Commissioner
requesting a Special Meeting shall inform the
County Administrator, who shall then poll the
Commission strictly as to whether the meeting
is necessary or not, after informing them of
the purpose of the meeting. He shall then
prepare a written request signed by at least
three members of the Commission which shall
be delivered to the Clerk.
"(2) Whenever a special meeting shall be
called by members of the Commission, a written
request signed by at least three (3) members of
the Commission shall be delivered to the Clerk."
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Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Motion failed.
3. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to amend the second paragraph to Sec.
1.03 Agenda (a), Page 3, to read as follows:
"AlI regular meeting agenda items will be
delivered to the Administrator's Office by
4:00 P.M. on the second Friday preceding
the scheduled meeting date. Add-on agenda
items will be delivered to the Administrator's
Office by 4:00 P.M. on the Thursday preceding
the scheduled meeting date. The agenda
shall be prepared and distributed not later
than six (6) days preceding the meeting on
Tuesday. No items on either the Regular
Agenda or the Add-On Agenda shall be
considered unless backup materials are
received by Commissioners at least one day
prior to the meeting date."
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Motion failed.
4. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to amend Sec. (l.04) Presiding Officer,
Election, Duties, (a), Page 4, by adding the following new
paragraph to subparagraph (a):
"Selection of the Chairman shall be by
nomination from the floor, with no second
required, followed by alphabetical roll
call vote of Commissioners on each
nomination, in order of the nominations
made. Selection of the Vice Chairman
shall be in an identical manner."
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner London to amend Sec. l.l3 Votes by Roll Call,
Page 8, by adding the following new paragraph after the
current paragraph:
"Each Resolution and Ordinance shall
contain, at the conclusion of the 'Passed
And Adopted' clause, a list of the members
of the Commission and the vote cast by
each ('Yes', 'No', 'Abstention', or 'Not
Present' )."
Motion carried unanimously.
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6. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner London to amend Sec. Cl.l6) Ordinances,
Resolutions, Motions, Contracts, and Other Documents, Cc),
Page lO, to now read:
"Introducing for Passage or Approval:
Ordinances, resolutions and other matters
and subjects requiring action by the
Commission must be introduced and sponsored
by a member of the Commission, except that
the County Attorney may present ordinances,
resolutions and other matters or subjects
to the Commission for consideration, and
any Commissioner may assure sponsorship
thereof by moving that such ordinance,
resolutions, matter or subject be adopted
in accordance with law; otherwise they
shall not be considered. Any ordinance
or resolution prepared at the request of
a Commissioner or Department Director
shall bear the name of the person on the
document.
"Prior to placement on the Agenda of
contracts or other similar matters to be
approved by the Board as official actions,
such documents shall have been completely
processed according to Administrative Orders
issued by the County Administrator."
Motion carried unanimously.
7. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to add under Section l.03 Agenda:
"Invocation will be a moment of silent
prayer."
Motion carried unanimously.
8. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to amend Section 1.l9 Committees by
adding the following:
"Cd) Committees shall adhere to the rules
adopted by the Board of County Commissioners
as Governing Rules Section 1.01 of these
procedures."
Motion carried unanimously.
9. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to amend Section l.l9 Committees by
adding the following:
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"Ce) Committees shall provide the Board
of County Commissioners with a written or
oral report at least twice a year based
on a schedule developed and distributed
by the County Administrator."
Motion carried unanimously.
Al Griffin addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Jones to
adopt the following Resolution concerning an increase in the
contract payments from the United States Postal Service to
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the Sugarloaf Shores Contract Postal Station. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 035-199l
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Mayor Harvey discussed the Joint City/County
meeting held on January 14th concerning Higgs Beach. Motion
was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to advertise a proposed Ordinance regu-
lating the hours of closing for Higgs Beach to coincide with
those hours for City beaches. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Mayor Harvey to authorize that the fence will remain around
the perimeter, eliminate the fence on the White Street side
near the beach, and direct the County Administrator to
coordinate a planting plan with Public Works. Roll call
vote was unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner London
and seconded by Commissioner Jones to direct Public Works
and the Sheriff's Department to determine the necessary
signage to enforce the Ordinance and that copies of the pro-
posed Ordinance be provided to the Sheriff. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Harvey and Community Services Director Peter
Horton discussed the unsanitary conditions at the Overseas
Trailer Park on Stock Island. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Jones
directing that a letter be sent to the Department of
Environmental Regulation concerning this matter. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Harvey discussed the proposed appointment of
R. Duncan Mathewson III to the Parks and Recreation Board.
During discussion, the matter was withdrawn. No action.
Mayor Harvey discussed her appointment to the
Florida Keys Resource Planning and Management Committee by
Governor Lawton Chiles.
Commissioner Cheal nominated Grace Manillo to the
Planning Commission. Commissioners Stormont and London also
indicated for the record their nomination of Grace Manillo.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal to close nominations,
resulting in the appointment of Grace Manillo to the
Planning Commission. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Jones directing Staff to prepare a
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Resolution concerning appointments to the Sign Ordinance
Committee, as well as method of selection, terms, and
duties. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Jones discussed Municipal Service
District replacement positions.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to authorize the following
travel approvals:
Commissioner London - meetings of the South
Florida Regional Planning Council the
first Monday of every month
Commissioner London - meetings of the Area
Agency On Aging For Dade And Monroe
Counties the fourth Thursday of every
month
Any Commissioner - the 1991 Mid-Year
Legislative Conference of the Florida
Association of Counties in Tampa on
February l3 - l5, 1991
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Randy Ludacer, County Attorney, discussed a request
by Tax Collector Harry Knight concerning possible changes in
the Occupational License Ordinance relative to fortune
tellers and clairvoyants.
Mr. Ludacer advised the Board of a seminar con-
cerning the Federal legislation relative to hiring han-
dicapped persons and advised that he would be sending Mary
Greenwood, Assistant County Attorney, to that seminar.
The County Attorney discussed recent hearings on
appeals concerning New Port Largo and the Department of
Environmental Regulation/Mangroves case.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Tom Brown, County Administrator, discussed the
Budget Workshop scheduled for February 7th and also indi-
cated that it would be necessary to call a District #1
Special Taxing District meeting for 1:30 p.m. at the Chapel
in Key West to discuss budget matters.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner London to approve and authorize execution of
a Contract Amendment with Morrison-Knudsen/Gerrits con-
cerning road projects. Motion carried unanimously.
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The Board discussed an extension of the Interlocal
Agreement relating to the South Florida Cultural Consortium.
The matter was referred to the County Administrator and the
County Attorney.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve and authorize payment of
the following invoices:
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l. Public Financial Management, Inc., in
the amount of $2,50l.50, for financial
advisory services for the month of
December, 1990.
2. Curry & Sons Printing, in the amount
of $350.00, for Conch Certificates
(from Promotional Account).
3. Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell,
Casey, Crosland & Bramnick, P.A., in the
amount of $1,3l6.40, for professional
services through December 27, 1990.
4. Dean-Lopez Funeral Home, in the amount
of $485.00, for professional services
re Pauper Burial.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the appointment of
the following officers to serve on the Older American
Advisory Board in 1991:
Chairman - Jim Ruddy of Marathon
Vice Chairman - Jean Paulson of Big Pine Key
Secretary - Louis Schwartz of Key Colony Beach
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Mayor Harvey to approve Governor Martinez'
appointment of Greg Goebel to the Monroe County Housing
Authority. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY CLERK
Danny Kolhage, Clerk, advised the Board of receipt
of a late bid from David Harum Associates of Key Largo, for
AE Services, Monroe County Fire Facilities. Motion was made
by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Jones to
reject and authorize the Clerk to return the bid. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #l41983-#142956, in the
amount of $5,24l,254.ll.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, Barnett Bank, #75, in the
amount of $l6,000.00.
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #363-#365, in
the amount of $69,lOI:97.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #l05l-#l062, in the amount
of $2,32l,462.79.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #647-#649, in
the amount of $43,138.85.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #640-#64l, in the amount of
$80,919.5S:--
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MSD TAX DISTRICT, #1508-#l5l5, in the amount of
$2l6,486.07. ---
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS 70l-7ll, #584-#585, in the
amount of~l9,870.58.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #324-#325, in the amount of
$1,ll2.80:-- ----
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, #47l, in the amount of
$18l,084.75.
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE, #427-#429, in the
amount of $305,202.95.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, #359-#360, in the amount of
$16,445.2a:--
WORKERS COMPENSATION, #3543-#3553, in the amount of
$l9,336.47.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #686-#693, in the
amount of $5l,507.04.
$920.00.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #297-#298, in the amount of
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND, #l14-#ll5, in the amount of
$6,056.79:---
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PLANNING, BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT, PARKS &
BEACHES UNINCORPORATED, #292=#294, in the amount of
$l99,406.93.
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT, #67-#68, in the amount
of $8,709.0l.
MONROE COUNTY SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES,
SERIES 1990, #14, in the amount of $927.41.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve the following Fine and
Forfeiture Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Richard
Hellmann, Ph.D., in the amount of $200.00; Janet Lewis,
M.D., in the amount of $l,13l.00; Guillermo D. Marcovici, in
the amount of $l,lOO.OO; Mental Health Care Center of the
Lower Keys, in the amount of $l,400.00; Louis A. O'Connor,
Ph.D., in the amount of $300.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Arthur Joel Berger, in
the amount of $3,073.79; Susan M. Cardenas, in the amount of
$350.00; Michael E. Cox, in the amount of $l,050.00;
Roberta S. Fine, in the amount of $925.00; Max C. Fischer,
-- in the amount of $l,364.49; Hershoff & Levy, in the amount
of $2,252.50; William Kuypers, in the amount of $844.25;
Jeffrey B. Meyer, in the amount of $7,776.25; Leonard F.
Mikul, in the amount of $7l3.00; Timothy Nicholas Thomes, in
the amount of $350.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Louis Spallone, in the amount of
$250.00; State of Florida, in the amount of $l,153.95.
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COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $295.10; Billee Jean Fase, in
the amount of $54.00; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount
of $397.50; Amy Landry, in the amount of $920.25; Nancy J.
Maleske, in the amount of $974.25; Nichols & Hardy, in the
amount of $l82.25; Lisa Roeser, in the amount of $388.75.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, J. R. Alayon, in the
amount of $280.00; Juan Borges, in the amount of $460.00;
Shirley Brown, in the amount of $l4.65; Juli Barish, in the
amount of $l35.00; Jacques Depart, in the amount of $25.00;
Mayda Maloney, in the amount of $25.00; Manuel Marcial, in
the amount $35.00; Alexandra Ramos, in the amount of
$210.00; Susan Tellez, in the amount of $50.00.
EXTRADITION COSTS, Sheriff Richard Roth, in the
amount of $7,641.13.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance and Travel, in the
amount of $l,122.30; Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of
$445.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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