02/20/1991 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, February 20, 1991
Tavernier
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. on the above date
at the Elks Club in Tavernier. 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; 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.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve additions, deletions and
corrections to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
The Board presented to the Monroe County Fine Arts
Council a Mayor's Proclamation proclaiming Saturday, March 2,
1991 as "ARTS DAY" throughout Monroe County.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve the following items by unani-
mous consent:
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the sub-
mission of a Grant Application to the Coastal Management
Program to fund a project for establishing a program of
interagency coordination relating to the Keys marine
resource.
RESOLUTION NO. 037-1991
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the sub-
mission of a Grant Aplication to the Coastal Management
Program to evaluate injection well impact on ground and
nearshore water.
RESOLUTION NO. 038-1991
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order 1
for the Plantation Key Roads III Project to General Asphalt
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Company, Inc. decreasing the amount by $80.00.
Board approved and authorized payment to Collier County in
the amount of $26,174.00 for maintenance of Loop Road.
Board approved and authorized execution of Sign Lease with
the Association For Tourism Development for sign space at
Key West International Airport.
Board approved Sheriff's Department appropriation of funds
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund in the amount of
$9,747.75 for purchase of electronic stun guns and for DARE
supplies.
Board accepted Staff recommendation to award bids for sale
of following surplus property to the low bidder, Jon
Threlkeld:
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0601-79
0601-82
Sharp Cassette Recorder
Kodak Slide Projector
Kodak Slide Projector
Answering Machine
Answering Machine
Answering Machine
Compucorp Word Processor
Compucorp Printer
$ 5.00
$ 2.00
$20.00
$ 2.00
$ 2.00
$ 2.00
$ 5.00
$ 5.00
I Board accepted Staff recommendation to remove following
books from inventory:
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Trial Lawyer Series
SE Litigation Guide
Lane Med. Lit. Guide
SE Transaction Guide
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution
No. 467-1990 concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 039-1991
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Board granted authority to advertise for bids for the remo-
val of selected derelict vessels.
REFUND REQUESTS
Board authorized payment of refund of impact fees in the
amount of $2,095.82 to Ricardo A. and Olga L. Cedeno
inasmuch as the Cedenos have been approved for affordable
housing.
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FLOOD VARIANCE APPLICATIONS
Board approved, per Staff conditions, the Application for
Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Big K Seafood,
Inc. for plumbing and electric below base flood elevation
for mariculture/seafood processing operation at MM 59, U.S.
Highway 1, Grassy Key; Zoned SR - Suburban Residential:
Coastal Flood Zone AE 8' and AE 9', Panels 1289 and 1293.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Board granted approval to advertise for construction bids
for upgraded taxiway guidance signs for Key West
International Airport and Marathon Airport as required by
the Federal Aviation Administration.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
transfer of funds.
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RESOLUTION NO. 040-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 041-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 042-1991
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution
No. 632-1990 concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds
regarding the Anti-Drug Abuse Grant D.A.R.E.
RESOLUTION NO. 043-1991
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution
No. 555-1990 concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds
regarding the LSCA State Grant.
RESOLUTION NO. 044-1991
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
receipt of unanticipated funds.
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RESOLUTION NO. 045-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 046-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 047-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 048-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 049-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 050-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 051-1991
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Board approved and authorized execution of Change ,Order No.
MJ-03-01 to Toppino's Inc. contract for Marathon Jail
Facility Site Electrical in the increased amount of
$1,582.00.
Board approved award of bid to Wortech, Inc. for Truman
School Building Asbestos Abatement and approved and
authorized execution of contract with Wortech, Inc. in the
amount of $96,500.00.
Board approved and authorized of contract with Falkanger,
Snyder & Awsumb in the amount of $5,700.00 for Project
Monitor/Air Monitor for monitoring during asbestos abatement
of Truman School Building.
Board accepted Staff recommendation to expand scope of PSO
Agreement with Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, in the amount
of $14,500.00 plus reimbursables as negotiated by the
County, for the design of the atrium project at Plantation
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Key Courthouse to include court security features.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Board approved and authorized execution of contract with
Animal Disposals & Private Cremations for disposal of animal
carcasses in the amount of $5.00 per carcass.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Board approved and authorized execution of revised CCE grant
application and amendment to Contract No. KG-95l-E between
Monroe County/In-Home Services and Alliance For Aging, Inc.
Board approved and authorized execution of CCEDP grant
application and Contract No. KG-95l-D between Monroe County/
In-Home Services and Alliance For Aging, Inc.
Board approved and authorized execution of contract with
G. A. Food Service, Inc. concerning the provision of
catering services to the Senior Citizen Nutrition Program in
the amount of $2.30 per meal.
Board approved and authorized execution of Derelict Vessel
Removal Grant Agreement (Contract No. C-6880) with the
I Department of Natural Resources.
MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICT
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution
No. 577-1990 which amended Resolution No. 341-1985 regarding
the method of retiring certain outstanding revenue bonds of
the Monroe County Municipal Service District.
RESOLUTION NO. 052-1991
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution
No. 341-1985 concerning Municipal Service District Refunding
Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 1985.
RESOLUTION NO. 053-1991
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Board approved and authorized execution of Agreement
91EM-48-11-54-10-039 with the Florida Department of
Community Affairs concerning Emergency Management Assistance
for Fiscal Year 1991.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $95,775.39 (Input Date 1/18/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $8,605.90 (Input Date 1/18/91),
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subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $112,244.36 (Input Date 1/28/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $85,074.27 (Input Date 1/28/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $16,430.51 (Input Date 1/28/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $64,440.42 (Input Date 1/18/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $7,687.50 (Input Date 2/4/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $18,157.75 (Input Date 2/4/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $12,475.81 (Input Date 2/4/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring Tourist
Development Council funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 054-1991
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce letterhead and
envelopes to be on white stationery with blue print.
Board approved an amount not to exceed $233.50 for payment
balance of cooperative ad in the New York Times and Chicago
Tribune, District II, Third Penny, Promotion & Advertising.
Board approved Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce Welcome Letter
to be included in mail fulfillment packet.
Board approved an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for adver-
tising campaign, District II, Third Penny, Promotion &
Advertising.
Board granted approval to terminate the October 26, 1987
contract with Crain Communications on June 8, 1991.
Board approved an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 for
advertising campaign, District V, Third Penny, Promotion &
Advertising.
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Board approved an amount not to exceed $2,116.00 for par-
ticipation in the cooperative advertisement in the New York
Times and Chicago Tribune, District V, Third Penny,
Promotion & Advertising.
Board approved an amount not to exceed $120,000.00 for
advertising campaign, District V, Third Penny, Reserves for
-- District Allocation to Promotion & Advertising.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board approved and authorized execution of Request For Tem-
porary Closing Of State Road for the Annual 7-Mile Bridge
6-K Run on April 20, 1991.
Board approved the Monroe County Annual School Bus Safety
Road-e-o on March 16, 1991.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution approving a
Stipulation of Settlement of New Metropolitan Federal
Savings and Loan Association, et al v. Monroe County, Case
No. 88-1014-CA-18.
RESOLUTION NO. 055-1991
'See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved and authorized payment of the following
invoices:
1. Martin Vegue Funeral Home, in the
amount of $570.00, for professional
services re Pauper Burial.
2. Toppino's, Inc., in the amount of
$6,094.80, for professional services
re Marathon jail (landscaping,
fencing, sitework and electrical) -
Final Payment.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #142957-#144198, in the
amount of $6,685,524.99.
MONROE COUNTY REHABILITATION PROGRAM, #49-#50, in
the amount of $3,703.00.
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SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #366-#367, in
the amount of $78,291.54.
FINE ~ FORFEITURE FUND, #1063-#1070, in the amount
of $1,066,163.49.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #650-#651, in
the amount of $35,993.92.
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ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #642-#644, in the amount of
$208,702.~ - ----
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #1516-#1518, in the amount of
$279,991.42.
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS 701-711, #586-#588, in the
amount of $199,453.38.
MSD ACQUISITION FUND, #012, in the amount of
$3,186.51:--
MSD JUDGMENT FEES, C & S Bank, #06, in the amount
of $1,788.52.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, #472-#474, in the amount of
$12,332.00.
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE, #430-#431, in the
amount of $124,463.01.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, #361-#363, in the amount of
$35,923.7~
WORKERS COMPENSATION, #3554-#3569, in the amount of
$95,070.41.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #694-#696, in the
amount of $778,732.69.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #299-#301, in the amount of
$16,091.98.
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND, #44, in the
amount of $357.00.
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND, #116-#118, in the amount of
$9,851.70-:--
PLANNING, BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT, PARKS &
BEACHES UNINCORPORATED, #295=#297, in the amount of
$258,635.65.
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT, #69-#71, in the amount
of $12,229.51.
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Richard
Hellmann, Ph.D., in the amount of $400.00; Guillermo D.
Marcovici, in the amount of $1,300.00; Mental Health Care
Center of the Lower Keys, in the amount of $2,000.00;
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Franklin D. Greenman, in
the amount of $250.00; William Kuypers, in the amount of
$250.00; Leonard F. Mikul, in the amount of $1,050.00;
George Quinnell, in the amount of $1,148.75; John P. Rotolo,
in the amount of $1,068.00; Merrell F. Sands III, in the
amount of $1,385.00; Lee Peter Speronis, in the amount of
$350.00; Joseph B. Wolkowsky, in the amount of $351.57.
OTHER EXPENSES, State of Florida, in the amount of
$1,580.25; Louis Spallone, in the amount of $4,250.00.
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COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $522.25; Florida Keys Reporting,
in the amount of $231.50; Amy Landry, in the amount of
$1,835.75; Nancy J. Maleske, in the amount of $1,586.25;
Nichols & Hardy, in the amount of $540.25; Lisa Roeser, in
the amount of $364.00.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, J. R. Alayon, in the
amount of $295.00; Juan Borges, in the amount of $25.00;
Juli Barish, in the amount of $675.00; Mayda Maloney, in the
amount of $25.00; Facal Milgo, in the amount of $44.00;
William Mota, in the amount of $250.00; Andrew Pleban, in
the amount of $110.00; Alexandra Ramos, in the amount of
$50.00; Susan Tellez, in the amount of $150.00.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Ira Karmelin, in the amount of
$843.75; Robert M. Berland, Ph.D., in the amount of
$1,762.00.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance and Travel, in the
amount of $1,139.21; Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of
$320.00.
Board approved Minutes of the following meetings of the
Board of County Commissioners:
January 8, 1991 (2)
January 9, 1991
January 29, 1991
January 30, 1991
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MISCELLANEOUS
Board granted approval to advertise for one Public Hearing
a proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 008-1988
relating to the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District pro-
viding for expansion of the Advisory Board of the Upper Keys
Health Care Taxing District; providing for incorporation of
Resolution No. 475-1989 concerning carry-over funding and
receipt of any other funds; providing for ownership and
maintenance of any equipment or facilities improvements
acquired through District funding; providing for findings of
public purpose for fund utilization and providing for
purchase review by the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing Distrct
Advisory Board.
Board approved the purchase of monitoring equipment for one
operating room suite from Pace Medical Electronics, Inc. in
the amount of $24,213.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BULK APPROVALS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to consider a proposed
Emergency Ordinance at this time. Motion carried unani-
mously. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner London declaring that an emergency
exists and waiving the requirements of advertising under the
provisions of Florida Statutes 125.66 and waiving notice by
a four-fifths vote to adopt an Ordinance repealing Ordinance
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No. 037-1989 which authorized privatization of the Monroe
County Correctional System; designating the Sheriff of
Monroe County as the Chief Correctional Officer of Monroe
County; providing for severability; providing for incor-
poration into the Monroe County Code; providing for the
repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; and pro-
viding an effective date. Roll call vote was unanimous.
There was no public input. Motion was then made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner London to
adopt the following Emergency Ordinance. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 004-19"
See Ord. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner London to approve the following
requests for use of Harry Harris Park, contingent upon park
availability and proper insurance, and with no fee waivers:
Upper Keys Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
10211 on March 10, 1991
Fraternal Order of Policy #92 on April 13,
1991
Florida Marine Aquarium Society/Museum of
Science on April 27, 1991
Barnett Bank on March 24, 1991
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to grant approval to the Public Safety
Division to purchase ten Pulse Oximeters, in the total
amount of $24,950.00, from Aero Products Corporation (cost
to County of $12,475.00). Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve and authorize exe-
cution of Agreement with Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc. for advanced life support level emergency
medical transport services, rescue services and fire protec-
tion to Municipal Services Taxing District #7. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones to postpone
to the next Key West meeting for further public input a pro-
posed Agreement of Lease from USAir, Inc. to Henson
Aviation. Motion died for lack of a second. Beth Baker
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to
approve and authorize execution of Consent To The Assignment
Of Lease from USAir, Inc. to Henson Aviation d/b/a USAir
Express at Key West International Airport. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to continue requested appro-
val of an Assignment of Lease from Bruce Siegal to Arthur B.
Lujan for an aircraft hangar at Key West International
Airport until the County Attorney reviews and brings back a
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recommendation to the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to approve advertising for the
-- following bids:
Time and materials contract for electrical
maintenance and repairs
Time and materials contract for plumbing
maintenance and repairs
Time and materials contract for central air-
conditioning maintenance and repairs
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to approve removal of the following
surplus property from the Engineering Department's inventory
and advertise same for sealed bids:
3000-2 Diver's Air Tank
3000-3 Diver's Air Tank
3000-4 Diver's Air Regulator
3000-5 Diver's Air Regulator
3000-6 Diver's Buoyancy Compensator
3000-7 Diver's Buoyancy Compensator
3000-8 Diver's Wet Suit
3000-11 Diver's Wet Suit Jacket
3000-54 Mobile Radio
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed advertising a Request For
Proposals concerning architectural services to implement the
Key West Branch Library Facilities Plan. Motion was made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Mayor Harvey to assign
this task to Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan. 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. Motion was then made by Commissioner Cheal
and seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve advertising a
Request For Proposals concerning architectural services to
implement the Key West Branch Library Facilities Plan. 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.
REFUND REQUESTS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to continue a request for a refund
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to Coastal Electric Service in the amount of $35.00. Motion
carried unanimously.
FLOOD VARIANCE APPLICATIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to postpone for further
information a Flood Variance Application from Twin Harbors
Resort, Key Largo. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Doug Fuller addressed the Board concerning the
selection of Architect/Engineer for design of various Fire
Facilities' additions and renovations. Motion was made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to
have the top three firms make a presentation to the Board at
the next meeting. Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Joe Kennedy of Kennedy Electric addressed the
Board. Division Director Dent Pierce addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to accept, per Staff recommendation, the
proposal from Coastal Electric Service, Inc. to upgrade the
electrical supply for computer equipment in the Public
Service Building in the amount of $15,990.00., with funding
to be allocated from the Contingency Account. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Motion carried.
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DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and
Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present
and answering to roll call were "Mickey" Feiner, Hal
Halenza, Douglas Jones, Jack London, and Chairman Earl
Cheal.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halenza and
seconded by Commissioner London to remove a 1968 Kaiser Jeep
(County ID No. 1440-54) from the Fire Marshal's Office
inventory and advertise for sealed bids. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Halenza to remove a 1951 International
Tanker from the Fire Marshal's Office inventory and adver-
tise for sealed bids. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Halenza to accept Staff's recommendation to
readvertise for competitive bids for the maintenance of
Emergency Fire/Rescue Vehicles. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halenza and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to accept Staff recommen-
~- dation to waive Monroe County Procurement Policies and
Procedures and approve the purchase of MSA Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus from Ten-8 Fire Equipment at a cost of
$94,551.,17 to District #1. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Feiner and seconded
by Commissioner Halenza to accept Staff recommendation to
purchase additional fire fighter bunker coats and pants from
Safety Equipment Company at a cost not to exceed $81,653.00
for District #1. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halenza and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to grant approval and
authorize execution of an application for Rural Community
Fire Protection Program Cost-Share Funds for Fiscal Year
1991. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Feiner advised the Board that his
appointment to the Fire Department Review Committee would be
Charles Stevenson of Big Pine Key.
There being no further business, the meeting of the
Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire
and Ambulance District adjourned.
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with
all Commissioners present.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Division Director Dent Pierce addressed the Board
regarding the bids for the X-Ray Security Inspection System
for the Key West Courthouse. Robert Scelsi of World-Wide
Security Service and Mark Lostra of EG&G Astrophysics
Research also addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
accept Staff recommendation to award the bid to EG&G
Astrophysics Research Corporation in the amount of
$23,250.00 for one X-Ray Security Inspection System for the
Key West Courthouse. 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
Yes
No
Motion carried.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division Director Peter Horton addressed the Board
and requested the following:
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1. Approval to cancel Lease Agreement
with Bar Harbor Airways, Inc. d/b/a
Continental Express/Eastern Express
concerning space at Marathon Airport
and Key West International Airport;
2. Approval of Assignment of Lease
from Comair, Inc. to American Eagle
concerning space at Key West Interna-
tional Airport; and
3. Approval of Lease Agreement with
Comair, Inc. concerning space at Key
West International Airport.
Roland Moore, attorney for Bar Harbor, discussed the filing
of bankruptcy. Motion was made by Commissioner London and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the above three
items, subject to all appropriate Bankruptcy Court orders.
Roll call vote was unanimous. Tim Zeiss of Comair addressed
the Board.
Mr. Horton addressed the Board concerning proposed
membership lists of Citizens' Advisory Committees for the
Key West International Airport Environmental Assessment and
the Marathon Airport Development of Regional Impact. Mayor
Harvey read a letter from Jim Robinson of Key West. Motion
was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner
Stormont to approve the following Key West list:
1. Florida Keys Citizens Coalition
2. Audubon Society
3. Last Stand
4. Chamber of Commerce
5. Fixed Base Operators
6. Airline Representatives
7. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
8. Air Transport Association
Agency Participation - County Staff
FAA
FDOT
Airport Administration
During discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
to amend to eliminate Numbers 5 and 6 from the list. The
amendment was accepted by the maker and became part of the
original motion. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was
then made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner
Jones to approve a Marathon list as follows:
1. Florida Keys Citizens Coalition
2. Marathon Airport Advisory Council
3. Audubon Society
4. Chamber of Commerce
5. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
6. Air Transport Association (ATA)
Agency Participation - County Staff
Airport Administration
FAA
FDOT
Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Mayor Harvey to request
that the committees issue both minority and majority
reports. Motion carried unanimously.
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After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the
closing of "The Pines" area of Key West International
Airport and all other County parks between the hours of
11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Roll call vote was unanimous.
The Board discussed Staff's request to eliminate
the frozen position of Marathon Airport Secretary and to
purchase two FAX machines and computer equipment to tie the
offices together and one telephone answering machine for
Marathon. Motion was made by Commissioner London and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the request with
one FAX machine only. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Division Director Horton discussed the Board's pre-
vious action for a Key West International Airport
Replacement Site Selection Study. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Jones to
rescind the Board's previous direction. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
Mr. Horton discussed mangrove trimming at Key West
International Airport. No action was taken.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner London to approve a one-year Lease
Agreement with Carol A. Cianciolo and Lee G. Ganim and Don
E. Ganim and Michael Barr for the office of the Public
Defender in Plantation Key, at a cost of $1,200.00 per
-- month. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve a one-year Lease Agreement
with Loma Alta Associates for the office of the State
Attorney in Marathon, at a cost of $1,650.00 per month.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont to con-
tinue a proposed Resolution regarding a Litter Grant
Agreement until further information was received from the
State concerning the use of funds. During discussion, the
motion was withdrawn. Motion was made by Commissioner
London and seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the
following Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the Board to
execute a Litter Grant Agreement with the Clean Florida
Commission, without plaques. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 056-1991
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
-- Sheriff Richard Roth discussed the jail status and
a transitional budget request. Motion was made by
Commissioner Jones to approve a transitional budget at
$305,314.34. During discussion, the motion was withdrawn.
After further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Jones and seconded by Commissioner London to approve a tran-
sitional budget for the Sheriff's Department at $305,314.34.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
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MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICT
Jim Baker addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Jones to
approve and authorize execution of a contract with The Main
Line Corporation for computer hardware and software in the
amount of $79,935.00. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to grant permission to readvertise for
competitive bids for the maintenance of County Emergency
Fire/Rescue Vehicles. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to waive County Procurement Policies
and Procedures due to standardization of product and approve
the purchase of MSA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus from
Ten-8 Fire Equipment in the total cost of $4,875.00 for
District #6. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to make additional purchase of fire
fighter bunker coats and pants at May 4, 1990 bid prices
from Safety Equipment Company in an amount not to exceed
$9,000.00 for District #5 and an amount not to exceed
$7,800.00 for District #6. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve and authorize execution by
the Mayor of an application for Rural Community Fire
Protection Program Cost-Share Funds for Fiscal Year 1991.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to approve the appointment of
R. Duncan Mathewson III to the Parks and Recreation Board.
Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner
London and seconded by Mayor Harvey to approve the appoint-
ment of Netta L. Seiber to the Parks and Recreation Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve travel for any County
Commissioner to attend the 1991 National Meeting of the
Association of American Geographers in Miami on April 16th.
Motion carried unanimously.
County Administrator Tom Brown made a presentation
concerning portable stages for the Middle and Upper Keys
(The Fine Arts Council). Key Colony Beach Mayor Feiner
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones
and seconded by Mayor Harvey to authorize seeking proposals
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for the design and construction of a portable stage and to
enter into negotiations with Hawks' Cay Resort for use of
their property. 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
No
No
Yes
Motion carried.
Commissioner London discussed the purchase of cer-
tain Trauma Capital Equipment. The following individuals
addressed the Board: Alison Fahrer, Elaine Gorman, Mickey
Feiner and Howard Anderson. Motion was made by Commissioner
London and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to waive County
Procurement Policies and Procedures and authorize the
purchase of the following equipment from the Upper Keys
Health Care Trauma Funds:
1 Medrad ONP Film Changer and Stand with
Electronic Compact Programmer, and
1 Medrad Mark Angiographic Injector
Vendor: South Florida Med-X
Price: $46,500.00
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1 SYSMEX K-IOOO Automated Hematology
Analyzer, with K-IOOO Particle
Distribution Analyzer, I DA-lOOO
Data Management System, and K-IOOO
Closed Sampling System, and additional
attachments
Vendor:
Price:
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
$44,557.00
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.
Commissioner Cheal discussed his memorandum dated
February 18th setting out directions to the County
Administrator to develop a plan to ensure County compliance
with Federal, State and County laws. Motion was made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner London to
deny. 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. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to approve the recommen-
dations similar to those contained in Mr. Cheal's memorandum
but to include estimated costs and funding sources. 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
No
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to approve travel for any County
Commissioner to attend the Governor's Hurricane Conference
in Tampa, Florida on June 5-7, 1991. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Commissioners Cheal and London discussed the Big
Pine Key Access Road suit. No action was taken.
The Board postponed to the next meeting the pro-
posed appointment of Glenn Robinson to the Fire Resources
Review Committee. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner Jones directing the County
Administrator to develop a Resolution concerning the
establishment of the Committee with nominees from
District #1 and 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
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to adopt the following
Resolution amending Resolution Nos. 24-1977 and 55-1977 in
order to clarify that 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; but to amend the following Resolution to
include a ten-member Board consisting of two appointments
from each Commissioner, with the Chairman to be selected by
the committee, and to also delete the last sentence thereof.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 057-1991
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Commissioner Jones and County Administrator Brown
discussed reorganization of County staff. No action was
taken.
Commissioner Jones discussed the changing of poli-
cies and procedures without proper notification to the
public. No action was taken.
Commissioner Stormont discussed the transfer of
Tourist Development Council art. No official action was
taken.
Mayor Harvey discussed an evaluation form for the
County Administrator/County Attorney. No action was taken.
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Joseph Cooper of WLRN-FM Public Radio Service
addressed the Board requesting permission to install radio
and microwave antennas on towers which are currently used
for the TV Translator System at Key Largo, Islamorada,
Marathon, Big Pine and Key West. This matter was referred
to the County Administrator.
Commissioner Cheal discussed the County
Commission's sponsorship of a summit budget workshop with
all County taxing agencies and constitutional officers for
the purpose of reducing Monroe County taxes. This matter
was referred to the County Administrator.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney Randy Ludacer discussed Boating
Improvement Funds and advised the Board that administrative
costs could not be charged to the Fund under the current
laws. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
requesting the Legislative Delegation to consider changes to
the law to allow for administrative costs to be charged to
Boating Improvement Funds. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 058-1991
See Res. Book No. 97 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The County Attorney advised the Board that he was
continuing to review the Advanced Structures situation.
Mr. Ludacer gave a brief report on the Jail.
Commissioner Jones discussed the use of County
equipment by the media and requested the County Attorney to
render an opinion on that practice.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve advertising for Public
Hearing a proposed Ordinance providing a definition of
recyclable materials; providing that recyclable materials
shall beocme the property of Monroe County, or a private
person or entity engaged in the business of collecting
recyclable materials, when placed in containers designated
and operated by Monroe County or the private person or
entity for the collection of recyclable materials; providing
that when recyclable materials are placed curbside for
collection by Monroe County, or a private person or entity
engaged in the business of collecting recyclable materials
at curbside, the recyclable materials shall become the pro-
perty of Monroe County or the private person or entity when
placed at the curbside; providing for severability; pro-
viding for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances; providing for the repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith; and providing an effective date.
Motion carried unanimously.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator Tom Brown advised the Board
that he had received estimates for appraisals for Boot Key
that ranged from $3,500.00 to $14,900.00. Motion was made
by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Jones to
authorize the Boot Key appraisal to be done by Marr
Properties, Inc. in the amount of $3,500.00. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to approve and authorize execution of the
Consulting Agreement with Henry Naubereit as Translator
Consultant, at a salary of $24,000.00, for one year. 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.
The Board postponed to the next meeting appoint-
ments of membership to a five-member Mosquito Control
District review committee.
The Board postponed to the next meeting appoint-
ments to the Monroe County Unincorporated Districts
Volunteer Fire Fighting Program Study Committee.
The Board postponed to the next meeting appoint-
ments to the Monroe County Blue Ribbon Human Services
Organization Allocation Committee.
Mr. Brown advised that there was a possible grants
source of funding for acquisition of a historic property
site on Big Pine Key.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner London to nominate Commissioner Stormont as
liaison to assist in developing a charter and establish by-
laws for the National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council.
During discussion, Commissioner Jones nominated Commissioner
London. Roll call vote on the motion to nominate
Commissioner Stormont was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner London to approve the Advanced Schematic
Design submitted for the Monroe County Marathon Government
Facility. Roll call vote was unanimous.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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