05/15/1991 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, May 15, 1991
Key Colony Beach
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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 City Hall in Key Colony Beach. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Earl Cheal, Commissioner Jack
London, Commissioner John Stormont, and Mayor Wilhelmina
Harvey. Commissioner Douglas Jones arrived later in the
meeting. 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.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner London to approve additions, deletions and
I corrections to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of the March Employee of the Month
Award was postponed.
The Board approved a Mayor's Proclamation
proclaiming June 2 - 8, 1991, as National Safe Boating Week
in Monroe County.
The Board approved a Mayor's Proclamation
proclaiming May 12 - 18, 1991 as National Preservation Week
in Monroe County.
Deborah Holle of the Key Deer Refuge, on behalf of
the Fish and Wildlife Service of the United States
Department of the Interior, presented the County with a
check in the amount of $271,085.00, representing its refuge
revenue sharing payment for fiscal year 1990.
COMMISSIONER JONES ENTERED
MEETING AND TOOK HIS SEAT
BULK APPROVALS
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Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve the following items by una-
nimous consent:
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Board approved and authorized execution of renewal Contract
with Prompt Courier Service in the amount of $16,224.00.
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Board approved renewal of contract and authorized execution
of Addendum to Agreement with Keys Pest Control for pest
control services for the Lower Keys facilities in the amount
of $5,760.00 per year.
Board rescinded April 3rd contract approval with Biscayne
Awning and now approved and authorized execution of revised
Contract with Biscayne Awning & Shade, Inc. in the amount of
$19,530.00 for construction of canopy over Card Sound Toll
Booth.
Board approved following amendments to Seven-Year Road Plan:
Key
Subdivision
Roads
Big Pine
Port Pine Heights
Fox(a), Tradewinds(b),
South Seas(b), Landers(b),
Hibiscus(b), Gulfstream
(b), Caribbean(c), Blue
Lagoon(c), Bahama(c),
Atlantic(c), No Name Road
(d), Eugene Road(e), Diane
Road(e), Driftwood St. (f)
Plantation
Plantation Key
Colony
Jasmine(d), Hibiscus(d),
Azalea(d), Palm Avenue(e)
Plantation
Pirates Cove
Anne Bonny Lane(f)
(a) Paving by Monroe County - added to Plan
(b) Paving by Monroe County - changed from double surface
treatment
by Monroe County - changed from contract
by contract - added to Plan
by contract - changed from Monroe County
- changed from contract
Paving
Paving
Paving
Delete
(c)
(d)
(e)
( f)
Board approved and authorized execution of three-year
Maintenance Contract with Eastman Kodak Company for on-site
service of IBM Copiers, Models 70 and 85, in the amount of
$5,004.00 plus .0070 per copy, per year.
Board approved and authorized execution of Contractual
Agreement For Summer Youth Employment And Training Program
with the South Florida Employment And Training Consortium
(Contract No. 91-S-18-00 in the amount of $54,700.00).
Board rescinded previous approval of License Agreement with
NOAA on November 14, 1990 and approved and authorized execu-
tion of new License For Use Of Real Property (NOAA License
Number 061ABFM028) with National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration of the United States Department of Commerce
for installation of a National Weather Service Automated
Surface Observing System at the Marathon Airport.
Board approved removal of following stolen property from Key
Largo Library's inventory:
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2600-776 Sears VCR, Model VP2000
Sony Television, Model KV1911
Board granted permission to remove following surplus pro-
perty from J.T.P.A. Liaison inventory and return to South
Florida Employment Training Consortium:
3406-19 Xerox Memorywriter Typewriter
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ADVERTISEMENTS
Board granted permission to advertise for Public Hearing a
proposed Ordinance amending Sec. 6-42 of the Monroe County
Code in order to eliminate the waiver of building permit
fees for any non-profit organizations, etc.
Board granted permission to advertise for Public Hearing a
proposed Ordinance providing for the removal of a member of
the Contractor's Examining Board for excessive absenteeism.
Board granted permission to remove the following surplus
property from the Municipal Service District inventory and
advertise for sealed bids:
0978-34
0978-22
0976-17
0976-43
0978-38
0976-31
Ford Clam
Ford Clam
Ford Panel
Ford Pickup
Swaycar Trailer
Steam Cleaner
Board granted permission to remove the following surplus
property from the Supervisor of Elections' inventory and
advertise for sealed bids:
0702-284 Card Punch Machine
Board granted permission to remove the following surplus
property from Social Services Department's inventory and
advertise for sealed bids:
1807-10
1810-26
1981 Dodge Van
1981 Dodge Van
Board granted permission to remove the following surplus
property from Key West Library's inventory and advertise for
sealed bids:
2600-15 Carrier Air-conditioner
Board granted permission to remove the following surplus
property from Social Services Department's inventory and
advertise for sealed bids:
1803-386 Kenmore Portable Dishwasher
REFUND REQUESTS
Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of $50.00
to Richard Metacarpa inasmuch as a flood variance applica-
tion for a mobile home replacement was not required.
MISCELLANEOUS BULKS APPROVALS
-- Board adop~ed the following Resolutions concerning the
receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 168-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 169-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 170-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 171-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 172-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 173-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 174-1991
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See Res. Book No. 99 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $9,213.96 (Input Date 4/26/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $223,423.23 (Input Date 4/26/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $52,380.36 (Input Date 4/26/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $35,305.19 (Input Date 4/26/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $52,610.92 (Input Date 4/26/91),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 175-1991
See Res. Book No. 99 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 176-1990
See Res. Book No. 99 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board granted permission to advertise for Public Hearing a
proposed Ordinance to cover advance Fiscal Year 1992 Trade
Show registrations from Fiscal Year 1991 Trade Show budget.
Board approved revised Schedule of Events for Hemingway Days
Festival from July 15 through July 21.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #147744-#148543, in the
amount of $4,562,194.23.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND - FRS, #166, in the amount of
$10,204.85.
MONROE COUNTY REHABILITATION, #55-#56, in the
amount of $12,752.11.
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #379-#381, in
the amount of $101,154.65.
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FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #1090-#1096, in the amount
of $162,790.63:-
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #662-#664, in
the amount of $52,616.50.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #655-#657, in the amount of
-- $236,539.~
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #1541-#1546, in the amount of
$635,340.87. ---
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS 701-711, #599-#601, in the
amount of~03,798.35.
MSD - PLEDGED FUNDS, #228-#229, in the amount of
$521,919.28.
$992.78.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #333-#335, in the amount of
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, #489-#490, in the amount of
$47,018.87.
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE, #449-#451, in the
amount of $65,715.14.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, #374-#376, in the amount of
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$30,295.03.
WORKERS COMPENSATION, #3596-#3610, in the amount of
$62,309.39.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #710-#712, in the
amount of $162,719.05.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #311-#314, in the amount of
$50,516.23.
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND, #51-#53, in the
amount of~052.59.
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND, #129-#131, in the amount of
$124,532.~
PLANNING, BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT, PARKS &
BEACHES UNINCORPORATED, #318=#321, in the amount of
$300,491.73.
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT, #81-#83, in the amount
$8,680.65.
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
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COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Deborah A.
Harrison, Ph.D., in the amount of $593.75; Richard Hellman,
Ph.D., in the amount of $600.00; Guillermo D. Marcovici,
M.D., in the amount of $400.00; Mental Health Care Center of
the Lower Keys, in the amount of $1,600.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Susan M. Cardenas, in
the amount of $350.00; Max C. Fischer, in the amount of
$1,674.35; William Kuypers, in the amount of $3,825.67:
Jeffrey B. Meyers, in the amount of $350.00; Leonard Mikul,
in the amount of $1,629.10; Charles Milligan, in the amount
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of $1,764.75; George Quinnell, in the amount of $360.00;
Merrell F. Sands, in the amount of $350.00; Lee Peter
Sperones, in the amount of $1,190.00; Timothy Nicholas
Thomes, in the amount of $3,604.03; Joseph B. Wolkowsky, in
the amount of $225.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Louis Spallone, in the amount of
$2,500.00; State of Florida, in the amount of $1,404.25.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $630.00; Associated Court
Reporting, in the amount of $185.70; Kathleen A. Fegers, in
the amount of $1,479.50; Florida Keys Reporting, in the
amount of $1,321.75; Amy Landry, in the amount of $3,962.25;
Nancy J. Maleske, in the amount $2,497.50; Nichols & Hardy,
in the amount of $306.00; Lisa Roeser, in the amount of
$180.75.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, J. R. Alayon, in the
amount of $110.00; Juli Barish, in the amount of $215.00;
Juan Borges, in the amount of $445.00; Jerome Grapel, in the
amount of $25.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of $70.00;
William Mota, in the amount of $25.00; Andrew Pleban, in the
amount of $50.00; Luis Sanchez, in the amount of $410.00;
Susan Tellez, in the amount of $180.00; William Waddell, in
the amount of $70.00.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Regular Witness Fees, in the
amount of $85.00; Auto Allowance and Travel, in the amount
of $4,429.49.
Board approved Minutes of the following meetings of the
Board of County Commissioners:
April 2, 1991
April 3, 1991
April 10, 1991
April 23, 1991
April 24, 1991
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Board approved and authorized execution of Contract with
G. A. Food Service, Inc. for prov1s1on of meals at Bayshore
Manor in the amount of $2.30 per meal.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved holding a Special Meeting/Public Hearing on
June 18, 1991 at 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel on Stock Island
regarding a proposed Ordinance concerning suspending
rezoning of property until the Land Use Plan has been sent
to the State.
APPOINTMENTS
Board accepted following recommendations of nominating com-
mittee for appointments to the Fine Arts Council:
Eligible for renomination for one
more year - M. Ann Lynch, Arline Rieser
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Four-year term replacing Lorraine Foley
whose term expires 9/30/91 - Jane M.
Pangborn
Four-year term replacing Gloria Goddman
who resigned and whose term expires
9/30/91 - Marie Madigan
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One-year term replacing Gordon Lacy who
resigned and whose term expires 9/30/92
Adeline Turner
One-year term replacing Marion Moon who
resigned and whose term expires 9/30/92 -
Tom Zeisel
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
amending Resolution No. 161-1991 regarding the "Phosphate
Ordinance" by adding the following Section 1, Paragraph K:
"K. Florida Administrative Code Rule
9J-5.013 (2) requires Conservation Goals,
Objectives and Policies that conserve,
appropriately use and protect the quality
of current and projected water sources
and waters that flow into estuarine waters
or oceanic waters and protection and
conservation of the natural functions of
existing soils, fisheries, wildlife
habitats, rivers, bays, lakes, floodplains,
harbors, wetlands including estuarine
marshes, freshwater beaches and shores,
and marine habitats."
Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 177-1991
See Res. Book No. 99 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded
by Commissioner Jones not to rescind Resolution No.
161-1991. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner London to authorize advertising for bids for
janitorial services for the Chaplin Building in Marathon on
a two day per week basis. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner London to continue the existing Agreement with
-- Executive Building Services on a month to month basis.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to approve and authorize execution of
a three-year Maintenance Agreement regarding Social
Services' IBM Series III 60 Copier. Motion carried unani-
mously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to award the following bids for
surplus property per Staff recommendation:
Mark MacLaughlin
Divers Air Regulator
Item 3000-4
Divers Air Regulator
Item 3000-5
Divers Buoyancy Compensator
Item 3000-6
Divers Buoyancy Compensator
Item 3000-7
1968 Kaiser Jeep
Item 1440-54
International Truck
Item 1439-67
Mark MacLaughlin
John Whalton
Virginia Barker
Nathan C. Niles
Nathan C. Niles
Motion carried unanimously.
$ 35.00
$ 35.00
$ 13.00
$ 5.00
$ 50.00
$100.00
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to grant permission to advertise a
Public Hearing for June 4, 1991 at 5:05 p.m. regarding a
budget amendment for General Fund #001. Motion carried una-
nimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal to advertise
a Notice of Calling for Bids for janitorial services for the
Plantation Key Government Complex and the Plantation Key
Sheriff's Department on the basis of twice per week service.
During discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was
then made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner
Stormont to postpone and refer this matter to Staff for a
report and recommendation to the Board. Roll call vote was
unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to extend the current
contract with Clean Sweep Janitorial on a month to month
basis. Motion carried unanimously.
Reggie Paros, Division Director of Public Safety,
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal
and seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the following
Resolutions concerning the transfer of funds. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 178-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 179-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 180-1991
RESOLUTION NO. 181-1991
See Res. Book No. 99 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to approve a Sheriff's budget amendment for
receipt of $40,000.00 grant fundin~ from the United States
Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, to
fund a Key Deer Traffic Enforcement Officer. Motion carried
unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
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Commissioner London discussed the previous action
of the Board concerning Cost Of Living increases 1n the
1991-92 Fiscal Year. The Board and Sheriff Roth discussed
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the matter. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner London to establish a dollar amount
for Cost Of Living increases on the basis of 3% for all
those making $30,000.00 or below, 2% for all those making
between $30,000.00 and $40,000.00, and 1% for all those
making in excess of $40,000.00; and directing the County
Administrator to bring back recommendations to the Board
concerning the allocation of the Cost Of Living increase.
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 Jones to grant approval to The
Reporter to hold their Annual 4th of July Parade and to tem-
porarily close part of US-l in Key Largo. Motion carried
unanimously. Following this item, Commissioner Stormont
discussed a situation concerning a road race in the Upper
Keys and the funding of Sheriff's activities in connection
with private and special events.
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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.
The Board discussed collection fees and costs.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halenza and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to approve and authorize execution of an
Agreement For Service with CBI/Equifax to utilize their mail
return/address search service. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halenza and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to approve the recommendation
to purchase the Ford Command Vehicle with modification to
eliminate the following items:
Interval windshield wipers
Electronic speed control
Tilt steering wheel
Power windows and door locks
Cloth captain's chairs - front w/center console
__ During discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Commissioner Feiner until further information
could be obtained from Staff. Roll call vote on the motion
to postpone was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Feiner
Commissioner Halenza
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Chairman Cheal
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Motion carried. Chief Amable of Key Largo addressed the
Board. Mike Puto addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Feiner and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to remove the following missing and
damaged property from the District's inventory:
1436-133 Minitor II Pager
1430-89 Minitor I Pager
1430-103 Minitor I Pager
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Halenza to purchase the following radio com-
munication equipment for use by Fire-Rescue Services in the
total amount of $38,697.32:
Stock Island I-PAC RT Complete
Big Pine I-PAC RT Complete
I-Portable with charger
$ 7,245.13
7,245.13
823.89
Conch Key I-PAC RT Complete
I-Portable with charger
7,245.13
823.89
Marathon I-PAC RT Complete
I-Portable with charger
7,245.13
823.89
Islamorada I-PAC RT Complete
7,245.13
$38,697.32
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Halenza to grant permission to obtain ser-
vice from BellSouth Mobility for cellular telephone service
at State Contract Prices for Lower and Middle Keys Fire
Departments - one service connection each department.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Feiner and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to grant retroactive approval of
purchase of Motorola Minitor II Pagers with Chargers at
G.S.A. contract prices in the amount of $19,995.00. Motion
carried unanimously.
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 GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Division Director Bob Herman discussed his receipt
of notice of the County's being awarded a $247,000.00 grant
from the DCA Trust Fund, to be used for the Comprehensive
Plan process. Mr. Herman indicated that these monies were
received on the basis of Representative Saunders' actions
for Monroe County.
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Mr. Herman discussed the new Fee Schedule. Motion
was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner
London to adopt the following Resolution (as amended and
with deletion of the change of the Appeal Fee) amending the
Planning Department Fee Schedule, to more effectively imple-
ment the requirements of Florida Statute 163 and 380 which
relate to the proper permitting of development in the
Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern, and that such
fees are required to adequately offset the true cost of pro-
viding such service to the parties receiving the benefits of
development approval and reducing the burden currently being
borne by the taxpayers at large. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 182-1991
See Res. Book No. 99 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Cleare Filer addressed the Board concerning the fee for
filing plats of subdivisions of four lots or less. No
action was taken by the Board.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner London discussed a proposed
recreational facilities project at St. Peter's Catholic
Church on Big Pine Key. Public Works Division Director Dent
Pierce and Parks and Recreation Planner Steve Ferris
addressed the Board. Penny Perrian of the Big Pine Athletic
Association also addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
approve conceptually the proposed recreational facilities
project at St. Peter's Catholic Church on Big Pine Key.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division Director Peter Horton discussed unregu-
lated commercial aviation acctivity conducted from hangars
at Marathon Airport. Dr. Jules Beckwith addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to postpone this matter to the next
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve and authorize execution
of Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Frank Keevan &
Son, Inc. on the Marathon Detention Facility in the
increased amount of $16,317.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to grant permission to adver-
~ tise for Sealed Bids for the construction of Lower Matecumbe
Park. Motion carried unanimously.
Douglas Fuller of MK/G, Bill Smith of the Florida
Keys Contractors Association and Mr. Peterson of Benson
Electric addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to
reconsider the Board's previous action designating the firm
of Morrison/Knudsen-Gerrits to perform as General Contractor
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for the new County Detention Facility. Motion carried una-
nimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to direct that Morrison/
Knudsen-Gerrits will continue to serve as Construction
Manager for the Jail Project according to the "Facts Sheet"
as presented. Roll call vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 008-1988 relating to the Upper Keys
Health Care Taxing District providing for expansion of the
Advisory Board of the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing
District; providing for incorporation of Resolution 475-1989
concerning carry-over funding and receipt of any other
funds; providing for ownership and maintenance of any equip-
ment or facilities improvements acquired trough District
funding; providing for findings of public purpose for fund
utilization and providing for purchase review of the Upper
Keys Health Care Taxing District Advisory Board; providing
for severability; providing for repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the
Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date. Proof
of publication was entered into the record. Motion was made
by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Mayor Harvey to read
by title only. Motion carried unanimously. The County
Attorney read by title only. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones to postpone for review
by the County Attorney. During discussion, the motion was
withdrawn. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to amend Section 3 of the
proposed Ordinance by amending Section 6-Subparagraph 10
thereof so as to read as follows:
"10. Funds remaining at the end of a
fiscal year in each percentage utilization
category shall be carried forward to the
next fiscal year in a separate fund balance
forward account and appropriated into the
same category, except that, at the option
and request of the Upper Keys Health Care
Taxing District Advisory Board and approval
of the Board of County Commissioners, funds
may be transferred between categories as
the Advisory Board may so indicate as
needed as long as the paramount direction
given by this Ordinance is followed,
according to the priority of purposes
enumerated herein."
and by deleting proposed Subparagraph 11 thereof, and to
then adopt the following Ordinance as amended. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 007-1991
See Ord. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 010A-1988, codified as Section 2-6,
Monroe County Code, in order to provide that Planning
Commission members are compensated at the rate of Sixty-four
Hundred Dollars ($6400) per year for the regular twenty-six
meetings held during such year and then compensated at the
rate of One Hundred Dollars ($100) per meeting for all sub-
sequent meetings, all regardless of whether the Commission
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is meeting as the Local Planning Agency, the Zoning Board,
the Board of Adjustment or as the Planning Commission; pro-
viding for severability; providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incor-
poration into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and pro-
viding for an effective date. Proof of publication was
entered into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner
-- Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Jones to read by title
only. Motion carried unanimously. The County Attorney read
by title only. There was no public input. Motion was made
by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner London to
adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was unani-
mous.
ORDINANCE NO. 008-1991
See Ord. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
repealing Sec. 9.5-309(A)(3), Monroe County Code, which will
have the effect of allowing fences of up to six feet in
height in yards adjacent to public streets, an increase in
permitted height of two feet; providing for severability;
providing for repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent
herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County
Code of Ordinances; providing for an effective date. Proof
of publication was entered into the record. Motion was made
by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Jones to
read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. The County
Attorney read by title only. Sandra Glenn addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to adopt. Growth Management Division
-- Director Bob Herman addressed the Board. Motion was then
made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner
Cheal to continue to the June 5th meeting at 3:00 p.m. Roll
call vote was unanimous with Commissioner London not pre-
sent.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 022-1986, the Monroe County Fair
Housing Ordinance, in order to additionally prohibit discri-
mination in the sale or rental of housing based upon han-
dicap or familial status; providing for severability;
providing for repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent
herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County
Code; and providing an effective date. Proof of publication
was entered into the record. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Mayor Harvey to read by
title only. Motion carried unanimously. The County
Attorney read by title only. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Mayor
Harvey to add "sexual preference" to the list of discrimina-
tory categories, wherever they appear in the Ordinance.
Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Stormont not
present. Motion was then made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner London to adopt the following
Ordinance as amended. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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ORDINANCE NO. 009-1991
See Ord. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
adopting for Monroe County, Florida, the Supplemental Code
Enforcement Procedures set forth in Sec. 162.21, Fla. Stat.,
by creating Chapter 6.9, Monroe County Code; declaring that
the violation of duly enacted County Codes and Ordinances
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are civil infractions with certain exceptions; providing
that Code Enforcement Officers may issue citations for such
civil infractions; providing for a schedule of fines up to
$500.00 for such civil infractions and for the opportunity
to contest citations in County Court; providing for a proce-
dure to be followed in issuing citations and the contents
and adoption of such citations; providing that the viola-
tions procedure of this chapter is cumulative and supplemen-
tal only; providing for severability; providing for repeal
of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code; and providing an
effective date. Proof of publication was entered into the
record. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to read by title only. Motion carried una-
nimously. The County Attorney read by title only. Vern
Pokorski and Community Services Division Director Peter
Horton addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the
following Ordinance. 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 010-1991
See Ord. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICT (WASTE)
Director Charles Aguero addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to approve and authorize execution of
the DER Escrow Agreement regarding the Monroe County
Landfills. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones to disapprove
the proposed Lease with Victor DeMaras. Motion died for
lack of a second. Motion was then made by Commissioner
Cheal and seconded by Mayor Harvey to approve and authorize
execution of a two-year Lease with Victor DeMaras for pro-
perty in Marathon to be used as a recycling center at a cost
of $4,036.00 per month. 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 Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to postpone consideration of Change
Order No. 3 and approval of final payment for Ground
Improvement Techniques, Inc. until after the results of an
investigation being conducted by the County Attorney's
office. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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Mayor Harvey wished Mr. Aguero well on his retire-
ment since this would be his last meeting.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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Division Director Reggie Paros addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to grant approval to obtain service from
BellSouth Mobility for cellular telephone service at State
contract price for the Key Largo and Tavernier Volunteer
Fire Departments, including one each for the Ambulance
Departments. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to grant approval to purchase the
following radio communication equipment for use by Tavernier
Volunteer Fire-Rescue Services in the amount of $7,245.13:
1
MARATRAC - 110 Watt
Low Band - 8 Channel - Scan
Rotary Control Head
$1,165.32
1
PAC RT Repeater & Cable
Vehicular Charger W/Cable
1,509.95
1
152.75
1
MTIOOO Portable - Scan 8 Channel -
Speaker/mice - 2-Year Warranty,
PAC RT
648.16
1
Spare Battery
22.98
1
Six Unit Rack Charger
338.75
6
HT600 Portable - VHF 2 Watts,
Multi PL - 6 Channels, 2-year
Warranty ($544.89)
Spare Batteries ($22.98)
3,269.34
6
137.88
$7,245.13
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to postpone to the next meeting con-
sideration of the purchase of two vehicles to be used by
Tavernier and Key Largo Fire Chiefs at a State contract
price of $37,752.00. 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 Board discussed the placement of No RV Parking
and No Camping signs on State right-of-way, pending receipt
of permit. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones to approve
using less signs if possible and include a large sign at the
entry to the County and placing the amount of the fine on
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the sign. During discussion, the motion was withdrawn.
Motion was then made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to accept Staff recommendation to place
No RV Parking and No Camping Signs on State right-of-way,
pending receipt of permit, to include the possibility of
adding the amount of the fine to the sign. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to authorize use of the County Road
Department to reconstruct the Marathon Government Center's
parking lot and to authorize the Road Department to be reim-
bursed for same. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to award the bid for Emergency Generator
Power Systems for the Marathon and Plantation Key Sheriff
Substations to Kelly Electric and to approve and authorize
execution of Contract for same in the amount of $43,000.00.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to grant approval to solicit proposals
to bring Central Services' fueling facilities in Plantation
Key up to FDER standards and to waive bidding purchasing
procedures. 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.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal to approve
the draft of Hangar Lease Agreements for assignments at Key
West International Airport, with the original terms con-
cerning the period of time of the Lease. During discussion,
the motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
deny approval and maintain the existing Leases with the abi-
lity provided for assignment. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner London to approve and authorize execution of
Agreement with South Dade Dockside Services for the removal
of derelict vessels in Monroe County in the amount of
$23,102.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to advertise for bids for the Avis
rental car concession at the Marathon Airport. Motion
carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Jones discussed an amendment to Sec.
8-82, Monroe County Code - Regulation of Collectors/Garbage,
Trash and Refuse, regarding licensing. Motion was made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to
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refer this matter to the County Administrator for a recom-
mendation for an appropriate fee for waste haulers. Motion
carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner London to accept Staff recommendation to
approve hiring Keith Spencer as Director of Information
Systems, effective May 18, 1991, at a salary of $37,378.00.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner London
Mayor Harvey
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried with Commissioner Stormont not present.
The Board discussed a request by the Public
Defender for an additional 369 square feet of office space
in the Kress Building in Key West. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Jones to
approve the request for the additional square footage with
the Administrator to seek alternative sites in the area.
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.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve the purchase of a Safety
Cargo Van under current State contract pricing at a cost of
$11,659.00. 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.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve payment of Tourist
Development Council expenditures in the amount of $65,829.98
(Input Date 4/26/91), subject to final invoice approval by
__ the County Finance Department, but deleting Items 7 and 8
therefrom for payments to Fine Jacobson in the amounts of
$1,840.10 and $2,821.60. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve the following Fiscal Year
1992 Sales and Marketing Plan, at a total estimated cost of
$72,820.00:
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TOUR OPERATORS
National Tour Association Exchange
Cleveland, Ohio - 10/27-11/1/91
$ 3,500.00
Travel South USA
Birmingham, Alabama - 2/22-2/26/92
2,000.00
National Tour Association Spring Exchange
Tulsa, Oklahoma - 4/8-4/11/92
3,000.00
MEETING AND INCENTIVE PLANNERS
Florida Encounter
Amelia Island, Florida - 11/17-11/20/91
3,000.00
International Association of Convention
and Visitors Bureaus Destinations Showcase
Washington, D.C. - 2/6/92
2,500.00
Meeting Planners International
Detroit, Michigan - 6/28-7/1/92
3,500.00
American Society of Association Executives
Atlanta, Georgia - 8/29-9/2/92
TRAVEL AGENTS
3,500.00
Florida Division of Tourism
Domestic Sales Missions
(approximately four throughout FY 1991)
10,000.00
THE UNITED KINGDOM MARKET
World Travel Market
London - 11/26-12/1/91
8,000.00
Airline Tie-In for United Kingdom
20,000.00
MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Association Executives
260.00
American Society of Travel Agents
325.00
Florida Tourism Association
2,500.00
Greater Homestead/Florida City
Chamber of Commerce
300.00
International Association of Convention and
Visitors Bureaus
1,000.00
International Association of Travel Research and
Marketing Professionals
100.00
Meeting Planners International
235.00
National Tour Association
300.00
Southeast Tourism Society
800.00
Travel Industry Association of America
1,000.00
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OPERATING EXPENSES
Phone/Facsimile
2,000.00
1,000.00
3,000.00
Postage
Public Information Requests
Miscellaneous
1,000.00
Motion carried unanimously.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to approve in
concept the TDC Operations Manual and to encourage the TDC
to continue to expand its availability to public inquiry and
also to include a reference to the requirement that the TDC
comply with the County's Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Randy Ludacer, County Attorney, discussed the
following: the resignation of Assistant County Attorney
Mary Greenwood; the new Federal Road Law; the fact that Mr.
Driscoll had intervened in the County's Land Use Plan appro-
val process; Jail Suit negotiations; and the Airport claim
I filed by Attorney Jim Hendrick.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner London to approve and authorize execution of
-- an Agreement for Mr. Ludacer's employment as County
Attorney. 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 and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to grant permission to advertise for
Public Hearing a proposed Ordinance amending Section 13-11,
Monroe County Code, pertaining to the regulation of sale of
detergents; etc. Roll call vote was unanimous with
Commissioner Stormont not present.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
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Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to adopt the following Resolution
regarding creation of a citizens' committee to study the
effects of an Open Cuba on Monroe County. Roll call vote
was unanimous with Commissioner Stormont not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 183-1991
See Res. Book No. 99 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to adopt the following Resolution
opposing offshore oil development in the Florida Keys. Roll
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call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Stormont not pre-
sent.
RESOLUTION NO. 184-1991
See Res. Book No. 99 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to adopt the following Resolution
opposing the Navy's underwater ordnance testing in the vici-
nity of the Florida Keys. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 185-1991
See Res. Book No. 99 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator Tom Brown discussed work being
done by Division Directors and Department Heads to revise
the County Code. He advised the Board of a situation con-
cerning a bridge club activity at the Senior Citizens Center
and indicated that he would continue to work on the problem.
An effort to reduce paperwork will be instituted which would
require Commissioners and others to retain paperwork that
concerned items involved in multiple hearings before the
Board. Mr. Brown asked for an add-on concerning the appro-
val of a Gonzalez/Carter-Goble invoice.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to approve payment of invoice from CGA
Consulting Services, Inc. for the Marathon Key Building
Preliminary Study in the amount of $23,646.60, subject to
review by the Clerk's Office. Roll call vote was unani-
mous.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner London to approve payment of the following
invoices:
1. Coastal Electric Service, Inc., in the amount
of $15,990.00, as Final Payment for professional
services re Electrical Upgrade within the Public
Service Building.
2. Dennis A. Beebe, in the amount of $3,065.00, as
Final Payment for professional services re the
Pigeon Key Feasibility Study.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed the possibility of initiating
an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Key West concerning
the City's Resolution 91-113 regarding construction of the
Stock Island Detention Facility. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to
postpone to May 21st to determine if the City's Resolution
has been modified to incorporate their new position. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
Mayor Harvey called a Special Meeting of the Board
for May 21st at 2:00 p.m. at Old City Hall in Key West for
the purpose of discussing the construction of the New Jail.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to approve and authorize execution of
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a Contract For Sale And Purchase for property located at 490
63rd Street, Ocean, in Marathon at a cost of $490,000.00.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY CLERK
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Danny Kolhage, Clerk, advised that he was in
receipt of a late bid for the Key Largo Animal Shelter
Kennels from JRH Development Corporation. Motion was made
by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Jones
to return the bid unopened. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to approve the purchase of one 1991 Ford
Escort for the Training Department, at a cost of $8,758.00.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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