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04/19/2000 Regular ~ MINUTES OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2000/105 Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Wednesday, April 19, 2000 Key West, Florida A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 10:00 A.M., on the above date at the Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School. Present were Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner George Neugent, Commissioner Mary Kay Reich, Commissioner Nora Williams, and Mayor Shirley Freeman. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James T. Hendrick, County Attorney; James Roberts, County Administrator; County Staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS ,- Presentation of Retirement Award to Frank F. Wooten, Sr. Administrator, Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP). Presentation of Employee of the Month for February, 2000, to Lisa Druckemiller, Coordinator, Telecommunications. Presentation of Employee of the Year, 1999, to Mrs. Jennifer Hill, Budget Administrator, Office of Management & Budget. Presentation of Employee of the Year Award to Tom Hambright, Key West Public Library, Community Services Division. Presentation of Years of Service Award for 20 years of service to Christine Diaz, Human Resources Specialist. Presentation of Years of Service Award for 15 years of service to Judith D. Layne, Sr. Administrative Assistant, Engineering Department, Public Works Division. Presentation of Years of Service Award for 20 years of service to Jody Diezel, Coordinator, Roads & Bridges, Public Works Division. -- Presentation of Years of Service Award for 20 years of service to Steve Stoddard Airport Rescue Firefighter Chief at the Key West International Airport. 04/19/2000 2000/106 ~ A Proclamation was made proclaiming May 5th and May 6th, 2000 as Relay for Life Days. A Proclamation was made proclaiming the month of July, 2000 as Veterans and Military Awareness Month. A Proclamation was made proclaiming the month of October, 2000 as Month of the Americas. A Proclamation was made proclaiming the month of April, 2000 as Child Abuse Prevention Month. A Proclamation was made proclaiming May 1, 2000 as Law Day. A Proclamation was made proclaiming the week of June 19-23, 2000 as Code Enforcement Officers' Appreciation Week. A Proclamation was made proclaiming the month of April, 2000 as Water Conservation Month. A Proclamation was made proclaiming the week of May 14-20, 2000 as Emergency Medical Services Week. - A Proclamation was made proclaiming April 22, 2000 as Earth Day. ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Harvey Yes Commissioner Neugent Yes Commissioner Reich No Commissioner Williams Yes Mayor Freeman Yes Motion carried. BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to _ approve the following items by unanimous consent: 04/19/2000 2000/107 -. Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 209A-1995 concerning fees for animal control services, in order to delete cremation service and the fees therefor. RESOLUTION NO. 136-2000 See Res. Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted authorization for First State Bank to donate and sponsor scoreboards for the ball fields at Friendship (Hibiscus) Park and the Marathon Community Park. Board granted approval to remove and dispose of a storage trailer located at the Monroe County Marathon Public Works Compound. Board granted authorization for the Keys Children Foundation Inc. of Ocean Reef to donate and install at their full expense, a 28' X 40' pavilion shelter at the Key Largo Community Park. -- Board granted approval to renew and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County and Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. to perform the testing, certification, and maintenance of the Monroe County Detention Center fire alarm system, building automation system and smoke control system; the Sheriff's Administration Building fire alarm system and building automation system~ and the Courthouse Annex fire alarm system, in the amount of $66,356.00 per year. Board granted approval and authorized execution of Contract Assignments and formal corporate name change from Synagro Technologies, Inc., to Synagro Southeast, Inc. Synagro Technologies, Inc. acquired our Wastewater Management Service Contracts which include AKH Water Management, Inc., Ecosystematics, Inc., and Davis Water Analysis, Inc., and operate under the new name. Board granted approval to reject and re-advertise for bids for the East Martello Re-roofing project. Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County and Coltec Engineering for the Courthouse Annex Chilled Water and Re-roofing project. Board adopted the following Resolution restricting parking at the Key West Library parking lot to patrons and employees of the Library; providing that vehicles parked in violation of this Resolution may be towed and authorizing the County Administrator to enter into contract(s) with tow operators for the removal of vehicles parked in violation of this Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 137-2000 See Res. Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. -- 04/19/2000 2000/1 08 /- Board granted approval to waive the bidding process and piggyback through the Florida Vehicle Procurement Program, Florida Department of Transportation for purchasing dual rear wheel cutaways. The vehicles are EI Dorado Aerotech 220 mounted on Ford E-40 Cutaway chassises with a 158 inch wheel base. Board granted approval to purchase one transportation bus using the Public Transportation Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County and the State of Florida Department of Transportation by piggybacking on the FDOT FVPPOO-O l-CA Florida Vehicle Procurement Program. This vehicle will replace an existing aging van in the transportation fleet. Board granted approval for First National Bank of the Florida Keys to continue operation of their Automatic Teller Machine at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport on a month to month basis, pending a renewal lease agreement. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Overseas Janitorial Services for janitorial work at the Key West International Airport. -- Board adopted the following Resolution repealing Resolution No. 580-1992; establishing a 15 mile per hour speed limit at Key West International Airport; regulating the parking of vehicles at such airport and providing for the towing of vehicles parked in violation of this Resolution and providing for certain penalties for the owners or operators of vehicles parked in violation of this Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 138-2000 See Res. Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Avis Rent A Car System for a concession at the Marathon Airport. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Budget Rent A Car Corporation for a concession at the Marathon Airport. Board granted approval to submit a Grant Application to the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, to fund an Emergency Transport Vehicle Project and the execution of same by the proper County authorities. Board granted approval to delete translator equipment from inventory and advertise equipment and 25 television translator licenses for bid. Said list is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval to purchase 25 MSA Composite II cylinders only for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus from Ten-8 Fire Equipment, sole source provider for MSA -- at a cost of$14,489.50. 04/19/2000 2000/109 - Board granted approval to renew Property Insurance between Monroe County and Allianze Insurance Company, including excess flood insurance, at an annual premium of $216,996.78 effective 4/1/00. This includes ALL buildings and contents owned by the County, EDP values, Contractors Equipment and Communication Towers. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment of Contract to extend the contract between Monroe County and the Dedicated Maintenance Technician. Board granted approval and authorized for the Mayor to sign a "Certificate of Participation" that identifies the BOCC as the coordinating unit of government in the DCA FY 00/01 Anti-Drug Abuse Act Formula Grant Program. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 1). RESOLUTION NO. 139-2000 See Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 2). - RESOLUTION NO. 140-2000 See Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 3). RESOLUTION NO. 141-2000 See Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 4). RESOLUTION NO. 142-2000 See Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 5). RESOLUTION NO. 143-2000 See Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds - (OMB Schedule Item Number 6). 04/19/2000 2000/110 - RESOLUTION NO. 144-2000 S'ee Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 7). RESOLUTION NO. 145-2000 See Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 8). RESOLUTION NO. 146-2000 See Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 9). RESOLUTION NO. 147-2000 See Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. - Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 10). RESOLUTION NO. 148-2000 See Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 11). RESOLUTION NO. 149-2000 See Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 12). RESOLUTION NO. 150-2000 See Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 13). RESOLUTION NO. 151-2000 See Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. -- 04/19/2000 2000/111 Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 14). - RESOLUTION NO. 152-2000 See Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 15). RESOLUTION NO. 153-2000 See Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 16). RESOLUTION NO. 154-2000 See Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 17). RESOLUTION NO. 155-2000 See Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. - Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 18). RESOLUTION NO. 156-2000 See Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. RESOLUTION NO. 156A-2000 See Res Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County and D L Porter Construction with deductive Change Order #] to complete the Gato Building Renovation. Board granted approval of a Consent Agreement between Monroe County and South Florida Water Management District to settle the violation for work at Marathon Park. The three conditions indicated are: 1) Obtain a permit within 180 days, 2) Pay a $9,000 civil penalty, 3) Pay $1,000 in administrative costs. --- Board adopted the following Resolution establishing a new ground transportation Resolution for Key West International Airport; repealing Resolution No. 405-1990 and associated amendments (the existing Key West International Airport Ground Transportation Resolution); providing for definitions; providing for the regulation of buses, courtesy vehicles, and motor vehicles for hire; providing for permits and fees; providing for penalties for violations of this Resolution. 04/19/2000 2000/112 - RESOLUTION NO. 157-2000 See Res. Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval of disposition of inventory items for the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for the month of April, 2000. Said list is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted permission for the Monroe County Sheriff's Office to act as Jurisdiction for the Law Enforcement Bullet Proof Vest Grant again this year. Board granted approval to accept local Law Enforcement Block LLEBG Grant award to support Juvenile Drug Court at all three court locations in the County. Board adopted the following Resolution recognizing the importance of the Latin-American Chamber of Commerce and of encouraging minority business. RESOLUTION NO. 158-2000 See Res. Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution declaring Monroe County's open and accepting use of the Spanish Language. - RESOLUTION NO. 159-2000 See Res. Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution designating the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum as the official maritime museum of the County. RESOLUTION NO. 160-2000 See Res. Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval to advertise for a Public Hearing on the widening of County Road 905. Board granted approval to give direction to the Office of Management & Budget to revise the Monroe County BOCC Purchasing Policy to reflect more restrictive purchasing authority, as suggested in our recent Audit Report of Monroe County Purchasing Functions. Board granted approval of the request to permit the Friends of the Helen Wadley Branch Library in Islamorada, to name the library community room after the late Enid Marks. COUNTY CLERK FINES AND FORFEITURES - Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures: - - ,-. 04/19/2000 2000/113 Court Reporter Services, Accent Reporting Service, in the amount of$131.00; American Court Reporting, in the amount of$184.50; Amy Landry, in the amount of$413.25; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of$1,047.95; Esquire Deposition Service, in the amount of$463.85; Florida Keys Reporting Inc., in the amount of $297.50; Suzanne Ex, in the amount of $690.00; Vicki Lynn Doty, in the amount of$483.75. Competency Evaluation, A Louis O'Connor PH D, in the amount of $700.00; Fredrick L. Covan PH D, in the amount of $350.00; James W. Holbrook ED D, in the amount of$1,550.00. Court Interpreter, Alex Diaz, in the amount of$145.00; Anna M. Stults, in the amount of$135.00; Basia Dziewanoski, in the amount of$25.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount of$215.00; Jean C. Nelson, in the amount of $137.50; Jenine Ouillette, in the amount of$35.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the amount of $240.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the amount of$170.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of$275.50; Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of$210.00; Wes Barnes, in the amount of$479.36; William G. Waddell, in the amount of$180.00. Witness Coordination, Witness Payroll, in the amount of $200.00; Travel & Per Diem, in the amount of $208.00. Expert Witness Fees, Jeffrey S. Bennett MD, in the amount of$2,250.00; Michael B. Spellman, in the amount of $270.00; Michael S. Maher MD, in the amount of$175.00. Other Circuit Court Cost, George F. McLaughlin, in the amount of $190.02. Other Services Circuit, Miami Dade County BOCC, in the amount of$929.50. WARRANTS Board approved the following Warrants (#027091-029073): General Fund (001), in the amount of$I,866,868.32; Sup to General Revenue (002), in the amount of$43,690.23; Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101), in the amount of$5,527,592.89; Road & Bridge Fund (102), in the amount of$229,435.24; Law Library Fund (103), in the amount of$1,861.87; TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of$233,186.64; TDC Admin & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the amount of$169,962.32. TDC District 1,3 Cent (117), in the amount of $242,992.27; TDC District 2, 3 Cent (118), in the amount of $7, 157.75; TDC District 3, 3 Cent (119), in the amount of $54,406.19; TDC District 4, 3 Cent (120), in the amount of$69,395.36; TDC District 5, 3 Cent (121), in the amount of$43,275.75; Gov Fund Type Grants (125), in the amount of$I,109,164.71;Impact Fees Parks & Rec (131), in the amount of$515.00; Fire & Amb Dist 1 L & M Keys (141), in the amount of$100,997.39; Upper Keys Health Care (144), in the amount of $64,067.36; Fire & Amb Dist 6 Key Largo (146), in the amount of$26,711.73; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of $36,181.39; Plan, Build, Zoning (148), in the amount of$100,915.09; 911 Enhancement Fee (150), in the amount of $6,793.45; Duck Key Security (152), in the amount of$3,640.78; Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of$134,988.28; Boating Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of$17,040.56; Mise Special Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of$18,026.61; FI Keys Marine Marathon (159), in the amount of$586.38; 1 Cent Infra Surtax (304), in the amount of$1,158,041.69; Clerks Rev Note, Capital (306), in the amount of$35,272.70; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of $7,022.44; Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of $18,216.73; Key West Inti Airport (404), in the amount of$303,044.82; MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount of$1,866,437.73; Worker's Compensation (501), in the amount of $51,909.89; Group Insurance Fund (502), in the amount of$185,898.86; Risk Management 04/19/2000 2000/114 ~ Fund (503), in the amount of$277,659.73; Fleet Management Fund (504), in the amount of $127,679.47;. Law Enforcement Trust Fund (600), in the amount of$32,689.75. Board granted official approval of the minutes from the Regular meetings of February 16 and 17,2000; Town Hall meeting of February 23,2000; and Special meeting of February 28, 2000. Board granted approval of the reappointment of Carter Hannah and Ann Rhode to the Health Council of South Florida to serve a two year term. Board adopted the following Resolution approving the Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company (V ALIC), an alternative provider of a qualified deferred compensation plan, to offer their plan to County employees. RESOLUTION NO. 161-2000 See Res. Book No. 146, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval of the request for authorization to petition the Department of State for permission to dispose of building permit and Planning Department records for property located within the Village of Islamorada, as the Village refuses to accept them (although required by law to do so). - Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance providing for mandatory costs to be assessed in specific cases and disbursed to Teen Court as provided for in Florida Statutes Section 938.19; providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing for an effective date. Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Section 2-388, Monroe County Code, in order to add local road patrol law enforcement services as an essential municipal service to the Monroe County general purpose municipal service taxing unit; providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing for an effective date. Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance creating the Monroe County Shared Asset Forfeiture Advisory Board (Board); providing for a procedure and criteria for the Advisory Board to evaluate requests for items and projects to be paid out of the Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund (SAFF); providing that the Board shall make recommendations to the County Commission on which items and projects should be funded out of SAFF; providing that the County Commission shall review and approve or disapprove the Board's recommendations and forward the approved recommendations to the Sheriff who shall implement the same unless he determines that the item or project recommended would violate the law of the United States or the regulations of its agencies; providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all ordinances - inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing for an effective date. 04/19/2000 2000/115 --- MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS John Carter, Senior Director - Office of Management and Budget addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal/destruction and advertising for bids and accepting bids; including that all computer discards must go through the County's Information Systems Division. Said inventory lists are incorporated herein by reference. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the acceptance of the monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County Administrator. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Harvey Yes Commissioner Neugent Yes Commissioner Reich No Commissioner Williams Yes Mayor Freeman Yes Motion carried. -- Public Works Director Dent Pierce addressed the Board concerning the approval to advertise for a Request for Qualifications for the Master Plan & Design for Higgs Beach Park. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to table the item to tomorrow's meeting (04-20-00). Motion carried unanimously. The Board discussed an Amendment to Monroe County's Seven Year Roadway/Bicycle Plan. Capt. Mills addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of an Amendment to Monroe County's Seven Year Roadway/Bicycle Plan concerning a bicycle path around the perimeter of Key Largo Park and better bicycle access from US 1 to the park. The path would start at US 1 and proceed along Laguna Avenue to the park. The path would continue around the park in the public right-of-way and be separated from the road where possible. Motion carried unanimously. DISTRICT #1 LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT BOARD OF GOVERNORS The Board of Governors for District # 1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present and answering to roll call were Mayor Shirley Freeman, Commissioner Nora Williams, Commissioner George Neugent, and Chairperson Yvonne Harper. Absent was Commissioner Art French. -- 04/19/2000 2000/116 ~ Public Safety Director, Reggie Paros addressed the Board and discussed the Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) concerning individual cases falling outside of the established criteria of eligibility. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval to purchase 48 MSA Composite II cylinders only for Self-contained Breathing Apparatus from Ten-8 Fire Equipment, sole source provider for MSA at a cost of$27,819.84. Roll call vote was unanimous, with Commissioner French not present. Mr. Paros addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting authorization to pursue service and/or funding alternatives for emergency services, including requests for proposals, for report back to the Board. Roll call vote was unanimous, with Commissioner French not present. There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District adjourned. * * * * * * The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all Commissioners present. - MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval of ratification of Preliminary Letter Contract, #WIA- YS' 00-25-00 for operation of the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program. Motion carried unanimously. County Administrator James Roberts and County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution of the forms - Certification Regarding Lobbying and Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and other Responsibility Matters Primary Covered Transactions concerning the operation of the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorized execution of Amendment 001 to the 2000 Older Americans Act Contract #AA-029 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., the area agency on Aging for Planning and Services area 11 and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services (Monroe County In Home Service Program, the case management agency). Motion carried unanimously. - Solid Waste Director Clark Lake addressed the Board concerning the approval to advertise a Request for Proposal for the replacement of the septic system at the Key Largo 04/19/2000 2000/117 ,-- Transfer Station. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Reich to table the item to the next Key Largo meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Monroe County Airports Director Peter Horton discussed with the Board approval of an addendum to the lease between Monroe County and Diane M. Heberle for the gift shop at the Key West International Airport. Diane M. Heberle addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Horton addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting approval to advertise a Request for Proposals to establish a porter or sky cap service at the Key West International Airport. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Paros addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, to fund an Air Ambulance Project and the execution of same by the proper County authorities. Motion carried unanimously. - Mr. Roberts addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution for the transfer of funds from Upper Keys AARP to Middle Keys, Big Pine Key, and Lower Keys AARP budgets. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to table the item and directed Staff to make sure formalized agreements are in place with all non-profits for use of the funds as appropriate. Motion carried unanimously. Monroe County Construction Manager, Stephen W. Piazza addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution transferring funds for the Courthouse Annex Chiller and Re-roofing project. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 162-2000 See Resolution Book No. 146 which is incorporated herein by reference DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS Carlos Zarate, Sr. Director Public Facilities Maintenance discussed with the Board authorization to advertise for bids to replace existing plastic turf grids and install new turfstone type pavers at the Harvey Government Center. Cynthia Snell, Landscape Coordinator for the City of Key West; Jose' A Gonzalez of Gonzalez Architects, Bert Bender of Bender & Associates, P.A, and County Engineer Dave Koppel addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to table the item to the next Key West BOCC meeting. Roll call vote was unanimous. ,-- 04/19/2000 2000/118 .- Bert Bender of Bender & Associates, P.A updated the Board on the status of the Gato Building Renovation Project. Jose' A Gonzalez of Gonzalez Architects updated the Board on work being performed at the Jackson Square Project. . DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Solid Waste Director Clark Lake discussed with the Board the specialty haulers/franchise agreements. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. Mr. Lake discussed activities scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2000 in recognition of Earth Day. Ted Carter addressed the Board concerning specialty haulers/franchise agreements. DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS ~ Sheriff Richard D. Roth, Mr. Zarate, and representatives of Elements-Architects Interior Designers made a presentation to the Board on construction status of the Juvenile Justice Building at the Key West Detention Facility. Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. The Board took no official action. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 044-1999 in order to add volunteer firefighters David Gow and Sylvia Murphy to the list of volunteers entitled to a lump sum years of service award; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 026-2000 See Ordinance Book No. 55 incorporated herein by reference AIRPORTS Monroe County Airports Director, Peter Horton reported to the Board on negotiations -- with Gulfstream International Airlines to serve the Florida Keys Marathon Airport, and approval 04/19/2000 2000/119 - to allow them to serve the airport on a month to month basis until a formal agreement can be prepared and executed. Mr. Horton briefly reported on the upcoming Air Service Committee meetings scheduled for next week and also indicated that the Airport Improvement Bill to service small communities had been approved. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval for Gulfstream International Airlines to serve the Florida Keys Marathon Airport allowing them to serve the airport on a month to month basis until a formal agreement can be prepared and executed. Motion carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS - Commissioner Neugent discussed his item with the Board concerning the potential purchase of the Big Pine Flea Market property located on US 1 for the purpose of a community center/park/ball field. Mr. Roberts addressed the Board, after discussion, the following individuals addressed the Board: Steve Miller, representing the Big Pine Little League; Hazal Hartman, representing Big Pine & Lower Keys Rotary; Capt. Mills, Linda Erb, representing the Community of Big Pine Key and Big Pine Little League; Teresa Walker, representing the Big Pine Athletic Association; Roy Griscom, Katie Gonzalez, Cindy Cody, Murray Nelson, Polly Gonzalez, Eugene Shinkevich, representing the Big Pine Key Civic Association; and Bob Peryam. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Harvey directing Staff to initiate due diligence to obtain appraisals and report back to the Board including sources of funding, conversations with property owner to see ifhe is a willing seller. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ATTORNEY Mr. Roberts discussed with the Board approval of his contract. The following individuals addressed the Board: Debra Harrison, representing the World Wildlife Federation; Eugene Shinkevich, and Murray E. Nelson. The Clerk read a letter into the record from Larry Weeldreyer. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution of a Standard Employment Agreement (Extended Term) between Monroe County and James L. Roberts for the term of 01/01/01 to 12/31/04. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: -- Commissioner Harvey Commissioner Neugent Commissioner Reich Commissioner Williams Mayor Freeman Yes Yes No Yes Yes 04/19/2000 2000/120 -- Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing was held concerning approval of a Workers' Compensation settlement in the amount of $20,000 inclusive of attorney's fees. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to approve the item. Roll call vote was unanimous. MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT Commissioner Williams discussed with the Board her item concerning approval of a request to ask Staff to confer with the Florida Department of Transportation to report and assess highway fatalities in the Florida Keys this past year; including approval of a request for a turn lane into Marathon Park. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously. MONROE COUNTY JUDICIAL SERVICES -- Mr. Zarate addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution of a renewal of a three-year lease for the Guardian Ad Litem Program with the new period starting at $19.00 per square foot for 1384 square feet with (3 1/2% increase) and annual increase of3% or CPI, whichever is greater. Motion carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning approaches to dealing with hook up fees for those who have recently upgraded their on-site systems. The Board took no official action. Commissioner Harvey discussed her item with the Board concerning her pleasure to help a group of volunteers helping to CLEAN UP STOCK ISLAND led by Orin Opperman of Stock Island and his volunteers. Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning approval to advertise a Public Hearing amending Section 15-42, Monroe County Code concerning the Noise Ordinance. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams to table the item to tomorrow's meeting (04-20-00). -- 04/19/2000 2000/121 --- COUNTY CLERK Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the Summary of Tourist Development Council Expenditures for the month of March, 2000, except for the entitled TRAVEL Susanne Tortu - ADV. TRVL CT RI MA NY in the amount of$2,848.00: Advertising, in the amount of$474,605.25; Chamber Payments, in the amount of $49,499.98~ Events, in the amount of$62,212.34; Office Supplies & Opera Costs, in the amount of $76,080.42; Public Relations, in the amount of $62, 140.41 ~ Sales & Marketing, in the amount of$48,826.56; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of$24,476.89; Travel, in the amount of$10,303.10. Motion carried unanimously. Said list is incorporated herein by reference. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Roberts discussed confirmation of the next quarterly Board of County Commissioners' Town Meeting to be held on May 16,2000, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Key Largo Library. The Board was not able to confirm. - Mr. Roberts also discussed Beacon Health Insurance and Tourist Development Council staff employee coverage. Mr. Roberts discussed approval of an appointment to the Career Service Council. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to table the item. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to make the appointment at the June, 2000 Board meeting and that the Commissioners will present their recommendations for the appointment. Roll call vote was unanimous. Mr. Roberts addressed the Board concerning approval of a proposed agreement between the County of Monroe and the City of Marathon in reference to the utilization of the County's meeting room in the Marathon Government Center and the televising of Marathon Council meetings. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution of an Interlocal Agreement for the use of the meeting room at the Marathon Government Center given that costs reflect true cost of providing service. Roll call vote was unanimous. COUNTY ATTORNEY -- Mark Rosch, Executive Director of the Monroe County Land Authority addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by 04/19/2000 2000/122 - Commissioner Harvey granting approval to advertise an Ordinance creating Section 2-15.7, Monroe County Code, in order to provide that all real property owned by the Land Authority is exempt from the payment of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Williams to table to the July, 2000 Board meeting approval to advertise an Ordinance establishing a Municipal Service Taxing Unit for local road patrol law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of Monroe County, Florida (the District), excluding MSTU 7; defining local Road Patrol Law Enforcement Services; Providing that the Municipalities of Key Colony Beach, Layton, Islamorada, Marathon, Key West and any municipalities incorporated later may elect to join the district; providing that the district governing board is the BOCC unless the municipalities elect to join in which case municipal representation on the governing Board is authorized; Providing for district duties and powers including the power to levy ad-valorem taxes within the limits established by law on all real and personal property within the district, including participating municipalities, for law enforcement purposes; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date. Motion carried unanimously. - Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent to table to tomorrow's meeting (04/20/00) approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Section 8-72(uu)(2)(a), Monroe County Code, in order to amend the definition of Construction Waste; amending Section 8-82(e), Monroe County Code, in order to provide for a sub-category of the specialty waste hauler license for construction and demolition debris removal; Providing for the fees and charges for such license; Providing for standards and criteria for such license; amending Section 8-85, Monroe County Code, in order to provide that the applicant for a building permit must list the licensed collector who will collect the construction and demolition debris; amending Section 8-85 and 8-86(a), Monroe County Code, in order to remove the requirement that construction and demolition debris must be disposed of at the County Solid Waste Facilities; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval to advertise an Ordinance creating Section 2-541 (e)(4), Monroe County Code, in order to prohibit persons who design county construction projects or furnish specifications for construction projects, goods or services from bidding on such projects, goods or services; amending Section 2-541(h), Monroe County Code, regarding historical and financial information required from those submitting bids; eliminating certain exemptions or publicly traded entities for required bidding information; Providing that the county department soliciting bids or the OMB Director must consider the historical, litigation and financial information received from those - submitting bids and recommend to the BOCC whether each bidder is responsible; Providing that bidders submitting false historical or financial information or omitting relevant information will 04/19/2000 2000/123 ~ "'- have their bids automatically rejected or contracts terminated; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. The Board also directed the County Attorney's Office to make an inquiry into prior association of officers of that corporation with other entities within the previous five (5) years and that the same set of questions be applied to those entities. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk and ex-officio Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Monroe County, Florida ~- ^ 1Q..I}A. ~ ~~Q. ~ Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk /-