04/01/1992 RegularXX .13 6
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, April 1, 1992
Key Colony Beach
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
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 a moment of silent prayer and the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve additions, deletions and
corrections to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
A Mayor's Proclamation was presented proclaiming
the week of April 5 through April 11, 1992 as National
Library Week.
A Mayor's Proclamation was accepted by Howard
Anderson for Mariner's Hospital Week.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to approve the following
items by unanimous consent:
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
transfer of funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 165-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 166-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 167-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 168-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 169-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 170-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 171-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 172-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 173-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 174-1992
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See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution
No. 109-1992 concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 175-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution
No. 047-1992 concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 176-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution
No. 379-1992 concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 177-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution
No. 371-1991 concerning the transfer of funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 178-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution
No. 441-1992 concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 179-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution
No. 487-1991 receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 180-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution,
No. 488-1991 concerning the transfer of funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 181-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution
No. 283-1991 concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 182-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution
No. 499-1991 concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 183-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an amend-
ment to extend the completion date of the Department of
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Natural Resources Florida Recreational Development
Assistance Program Agreement F89-117, Lower Matecumbe Park.
RESOLUTION NO. 184-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution remanding through the
Planning Commission to the Development Review Committee
(DRC) the appeal filed by Wil Dor, Inc. of the Planning
Commission's decision (Resolution No. 40-91) which upheld
the issuance of Development Order #3-91 granted by the
Director of Planning to Shell Oil Company to construct a
convenience store and gas station on property located at
99801 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 185-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board accepted Staff recommendation to award bid to Southern
Ambulance Builders for the remount/refurbishment of an
existing Type III Ambulance through the Emergency Transport
Vehicle Project Grant #M1166 in the total amount of
$54,995.00.
Board accepted Staff recommendation to award bid for
Firefighter Bunker Coats and Pants, Lite Force Helmet and
IBK Lite Boot to Safety Equipment Company; Ranger 31040 Boot
and Cairns Helmet to Harolds Sales and Service, Inc.;
Firecraft Gear Bags to Ten-8 Fire Equipment, for MSTD 5 and
MSTD 6, not to exceed amount of $9,000.00 for MSTD 5 and —
$12,000.00 for MSTD 6, and extend bid for Fiscal Year 1993
budgeted amount.
Board accepted Staff recommendation to award bid for
Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) to Ten-8 Fire
Equipment for MSTD 5, in the amount of $4,686.00 for MSTD 5
and $1,343.00 for the Fire Marshal's Office, and extend bid
for Fiscal Year 1993 budgeted amount.
Board approved and authorized execution of Agreement
#92EM-67-11-54-10-039 with the State of Florida Department
of Community Affairs concerning Emergency Management
Assistance for Fiscal Year 1992.
Board accepted Staff recommendation to award bid to and
authorize execution of contract with C & M Electronics Co.
for maintenance of the Translator System in the amount of
$31,125.00 which is a flat rate for semi-monthly inspections
and maintenance visits to all five translator sites only;
additional costs of $40.00 per hour for unscheduled main-
tenance due to malfunction or failure of equipment; and
contractor -supplied parts at cost plus 30%.
Board granted approval to solicit written proposals for
periodic inspection, certification and general maintenance
and repair agreements of the biomedical equipment for the
Tavernier Volunteer Ambulance Corps (District 5) and Key
Largo Volunteer Corps (District 6).
Board accepted Staff recommendation to award bid to and
authorize execution of contract with Ace Building
Maintenance for janitorial service for Jackson Square in the
amount of $1,430.00 per month.
Board accepted Staff recommendation to award bid to and
authorize execution of contract with We've Got It Maid for
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janitorial service for the Cudjoe Key Sheriff's Substation
and District II Commissioner's Office in the amount of
$595.00 per month, contingent upon the contractor meeting
the minimum insurance requirements.
Board accepted Staff recommendation to award bid to and
authorize execution of contract with Ace Building
Maintenance for janitorial service for 1315 Whitehead Street
in the amount of $475.00 per month.
Board accepted Staff recommendation to award bid to and
authorize execution of contract with Jayne's Cleaning
Service, Inc. for janitorial services for the Marathon
Government Center Annex in the amount of $960.00 per month.
Board approved a one-year extension of the license with the
Department of the Navy for use of the East Martello Battery
Site (The Bunker) and authorized execution of same.
Board approved removal of the following surplus property
from the inventory of the Tax Collector:
0500-681 Xerox Copier
Board accepted Staff recommendation to award bid to and
authorize execution of contract with A & D Marine Salvage
in the amount of $43,936.00 for the removal of derelict
vessels in Monroe County, Phase I.
Board approved a Notice of Calling For Bids for Phase II
Derelict Vessel Removal in MOnroe County for the 1992 remo-
val year.
Board approved and authorized execution of Amendment to
Agreement (C7424) with the State of Florida Department of
Natural Resources for the removal of selected derelict
vessels in Monroe County.
Board accepted Staff recommendation to award proposal to and
authorize execution of contract with Frank Keevan and Son,
Inc. for the emergency repair of Channel Marker #15 in
Windley Key Pass in the amount of $870.00.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
filing of a Grant Application with the Florida Department of
Natural Resources, Boating Improvement Fund, and directing
the execution of same by the proper authorities for the
emergency repair of a channel marker in Windley Key Pass.
RESOLUTION NO. 186-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board granted permission to waive collection of fines for
overdue library materials during National Library Week -
April 5th through April llth, 1992 - and for the week
thereafter - April 12th through 18th, 1992.
Board authorized execution of Sign Lease with the
Association For Tourism Development for space at the Key
West International Airport.
Board approved Professional Service Order EM-1002 with Post
Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. concerning attendance by PBSJ
personnel at meetings related to solid, hazardous and liquid
waste facilities and programs.
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Board accepted Staff recommendation to approve the following
award of
bids of surplus property to the highest
willing
bidders for each applicable item and that the remaining
items be
removed from inventory:
1410-35
1983 4-door Dodge Rosie Anderson
$ 303.00*
Joe Mackebon
$ 211.00
Rickie Carlson
$ 101.50
David I. Cook
$ 100.00
1415-18
1985 4-door Buick Rickie Carlson
$ 101.50*
David I. Cook
$ 50.00
321OC-237 Pumper Jerome S. Baker
$ 656.00*
0973-38
1978 Dump Truck No Bid
0974-64
Ford Water Truck No Bid
0975-12
Fiat -Allis Loader John LaRocco
$2,512.00*
0975-59
1973 Dump Truck No Bid
0976-19
1981 Stake Truck No Bid
0975-16
1977 Dump Truck No Bid
0978-35
Swaycar Trailer No Bid
0978-39
Swaycar Trailer No Bid
0978-40
Swaycar Trailer No Bid
1985 4-door Dodge Rickie Carlson
$ 201.50*
R. Bloodworth
$ 200.00
David I. Cook
$ 100.00
N. Niles
$ 50.00
0944-22
1973 Tractor Toppino's Inc.
$3,161.00*
American Dock
$1,255.00
Jerome S. Baker
$ 656.00
H. R. Williams, Jr. $ 600.00
Rickie Carlson
$ 501.50
0944-10
1964 Trailer Jerome S. Baker
$ 596.00*
John LaRocco
$ 275.00
0202-166
Printer Charles Walther
$ 1.00*
2600-793
IBM Typewriter No Bid
* = High Bidder
Board accepted
Staff recommendation to award bid
to and
authorize
execution of contract with Mowrey Elevator
Service,
Inc. in the amount of $55.00 per month
for elevator
service
and maintenance, Plantation Key Courthouse
Elevator
#37641.
Board accepted
Staff recommendation to award bid
to and
authorize
execution of contract with Mowrey Elevator
Service,
Inc. in the amount of $88.00 per month
for elevator
service
and maintenance, Monroe County Courthouse
Annex
Elevator
#37419.
Board accepted Staff recommendation to award bid
to and
authorize
execution of contract with Mowrey Elevator
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Service, Inc. in the amount of $80.00 per month for elevator
service and maintenance, Monroe County Courthouse Annex
Elevator #3998.
Board accepted Staff recommendation to award bid to and
authorize execution of contract with Mowrey Elevator
Service, Inc. in the amount of $66.00 per month for elevator
service and maintenance, Monroe County Courthouse Annex
Elevator #3997.
REFUND REQUEST
Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of $80.00
to Ray Madeo inasmuch as Building Department charged appli-
cation fee twice.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Board granted permission to advertise Notice of Calling for
Bids for hauling services for recyclable materials.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
transfer of funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 187-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Board accepted Staff recommendation to award bid to and
authorize execution of Contract No. KJ-013 with Norment
Industries, W.S.A., Inc. and G. B. Manchester Corporation, A
Joint Venture, in the amount of $1,471,000.00 for security
systems for the New Detention Facility.
Board accepted Staff recommendation to reject Bid Package
No. 20 - Loading Dock Equipment - for the New Detention
Facility.
Board accepted Staff recommendation to grant approval to
Dynalectric to proceed with furnishing and installing the
light fixtures in Room 212 at the Plantation Key Atrium
Enclosure in an amount not to exceed $600.00 and extend
duration of contract to April 30, 1992, with appropriate
Change Order to be included at next Board meeting.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No.
KJ-001-004 to contract with Toppino's, Inc. for removal of
unsuitable material and replacement with suitable material
at the New Detention Facility for an additional amount of
$8,047.00.
Boad approved and authorized execution of Change Order No.
KJ-005-003 to contract with Pomco Associates, Inc. for
Contract Value Engineering items as pertains to the precast
concrete at the New Detention Facility for a decreased
amount of $124,720.00.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No.
KJ-001-005 to contract with Toppino's, Inc. for deletion of
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contract requirement to provide topsoil and sodding at the
New Detention Facility for a decreased amount of
$122,550.00.
Board approved Schedule of Values for Rodel Group, Inc. for
their Contract KJ-011, Fire Protection System, on the New
Detention Facility.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No.
KJ-004-003 to contract with McPhall Excavating, Inc. to
increase the contract duration by one hundred twenty-one
calendar days to complete the entrance road at the New
Detention Facility.
Board accepted Staff recommendation to reject Bid Package
No. 18 - Food Service Equipment - for the New Detention
Facility and authorize re -advertising.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No.
KJ-001-006 to contract with Toppino's, Inc. for shortage of
fill at the New Detention Facility for an increased amount
of $70,000.00 and one hundred twenty calendar days.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No.
KJ-003-003 to contract with D. L. Porter/Rosasco
Construction for remedial action at Caisson D-13 at the New
Detention Facility for an increased amount of $7,231.00 and
seventy-six calendar days.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No.
PC-002-005 to contract with D. L. Porter/Rosasco
Construction for furnishing and installing security fencing
at the Plantation Key Atrium project in the increased amount
of $2,453.00 and ten days.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No.
KJ-002-002 to contract with Benson Electric at the New
Detention Facility for an increased amount of $8,387.00 and
one hundred twenty-three calendar days.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No.
PC-002-004 to contract with Porter/Rosasco for additional
door closures at the Plantation Key Atrium Project for an
additional amount of $572.00.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved payment of the following invoices:
1. Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell,
Casey, Crosland & Bramnick, P.A., in
the amount of $15,200.29, for pro-
fessional services for February.
2. Public Financial Management, Inc., in
the amount of $2,508.70, for financial
advisory services for January.
3. Dean -Lopez Funeral Home, in the amount
of $450.00, for professional services
re pauper burial.
4. Roseman & Colin, in the amount of
$1,549.40, for professional services
re County Translator System.
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5. The Porter Allen Company, Inc., in the
amount of $12,442.00, for renewal of
comprehensive and collision insurance
coverage for leased County vehicles
through 3/15/93.
Board granted permission to advertise for Public Hearing a
proposed Ordinance regarding the increase of Card Sound
Bridge tolls to 75� per axle.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board approved and authorized execution of a Local Major
Events Agreement with Holiday Isle Resort & Marina in the
amount of $5,000.00, DAC IV, Two Penny Events for the
Islamorada/Holiday Isle Gran Prix Series on June 20, 1992.
Board approved and authorized execution of a Local Major
Events Agreement with the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce and
Holiday Isle Resort & Marina in the amount of $20,000.00,
DAC IV, Two Penny Events for the Islamorada/Holiday Isle
Offshore Power Boat Race Championship on October 17, 1992.
Board approved and authorized execution of a Local Major
Events Agreement with Holiday Isle Resort & Marina in the
amount of $5,000.00, DAC IV, Two Penny Events for the
Islamorada/Holiday Isle Gran Prix Series on October 18,
1992.
Board approved and authorized execution of Addendum To
Agreement with Offshore Professional Tour, Inc.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board adopted the following Resolution expressing the
Board's opposition to the Community Corrections Partnership
Act.
RESOLUTION NO. 188-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved and authorized execution of Modification
No. 1 to Contract No. 92-CA-58-11-54-01-652 with the Florida
Department of Community Affairs regarding the provision of
funds to assist in bringing the County's Comprehensive Plan
into compliance with State law.
Board granted approval to develop an application to Florida
Department of Community Affairs for Federal Anti -Drug Abuse
Act grant funds.
Board acknowledged information contained in letter from Don
E. Duden of the Department of Natural Resources concerning
the "CARL" projects for Monroe County.
Board agreed to support the JOBS FLORIDA initiative as
requested by Governor Chiles.
Board agreed to make a written request of Florida Department
of Community Affairs Secretary William Sadowski to furnish
in writing whether the Department could assume respon-
sibility for damage awards resulting from challenges to the
Comprehensive Plan and also to request in writing the status
of the "Memorandum of Understanding" or "protocol" as stated
in Secretary Sadowski's letter of October 24, 1991.
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Board granted approval for any County Commissioner to attend
the Keep America Beautiful Campaign in Miami on May 13th and
May 14th.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, 0165770-0167105, in the
amount of $9,996,936.81.
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #413, in the
amount of $33,945.24
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #1244-#1247, in the amount
of $2,055,177.80.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #700-#701, in
the amount of $23,893.80.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #698, in the amount of
$94,918.65.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #1632, in the amount of
$813,013.91.
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS, #644, in the amount of
$100,193.54.
MSD - PLEDGED FUNDS, #260-#264, in the amount of
$2,329,753.03. _
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, #531-#533, in the amount of
$2,380,267.47.
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE, #499-#501, in the
amount of $442,880.80.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, #410-#411, in the amount of
$12,478.53.
WORKERS COMPENSATION, #3817-#3820, in the amount of
$14,448.63.'
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #752-#753, in the
amount of $315,174.80.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #348, in the amount of $8,251.11.
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND, #080, in the
amount of $857.62.
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND, #167, in the amount of
$21,663.99.
PLANNING, BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT, PARKS & -,
BEACHES UNINCORPORATED, #360, in the amount of $311,043.71.
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT, #115, in the amount of
$2,902.69.
SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, #49, in the
amount of $898,599.69.
MONROE COUNTY FL. TRUST FUND ACCOUNT, #1018, in the
amount of $17,279.12.
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GENERAL REVENUE FUND - MONEY MARKET FUND, #18, in
the amount of $45,622.42.
MONROE COUNTY RENTAL REHAB PROGRAM, #73, in the
amount of $4,200.00.
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION, Richard
Matthews, Ph.D'., in the amount of $250.00; David E.
Nathanson, in the amount of $675.00.
COURT -APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Candida A. Cobb, in the
amount of $842.50; Margaret A. Broz, in the amount of
$201.00; William Kuypers, in the amount of $2,579.00;
Leonard F. Mikul, in the amount of $3,144.00; Leighton G.
Morse, in the amount of $2,055.00; Michael F. Cox, in the
amount of $3,903.75; John P. Rotolo, in the amount of
$749.25; Charles L. Everett, in the amount of $460.00;
Charles M. Milligan, in the amount of $1,450.00; Maria
Betancourt, in the amount $2,994.75; Randolph W. Sadtler,
in the amount of $109.50; James J. Dorl, in the amount of
$350.00; David L. Manz, in the amount of $700.00; Stephen
S. Isherwood, in the amount of $350.00; Diana Curtis, in
the amount of $894.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Louis J. Spallone, in the amount of
$2,000.00; State of Florida, in the amount of $2,837.95;
Associated Investigative Agents, Inc., in the amount of
$450.00; Guillermo Marcovici, in the amount of $400.00.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters of Monroe County, in the amount of $2,797.25;
Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $1,329.50; Nancy J.
Maleske, in the amount of $243.00; Amy Landry, in the amount
of $1,674.00; Lisa Roeser, in the amount of $1,454.25; Tara
Martin, in the amount of $175.83.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, William Waddell, in the
amount of $60.00; Susan Tellez, in the amount of $25.00;
Mayda Maloney, in the amount of $30.00; J. R. Alayon, in the
amount of $160.00; Margarita Opperman, in the amount of
$385.00; Jose Menendez, in the amount of $320.00; Juan
Borges, in the amount of $85.00; Fermin Pastrana, in the
amount of $45.00; Edelvaiss Fernandez, in the amount of
$110.00; Eva Bartezak, in the amount of $25.00; Amelia
Roberts, in the amount of $50.00; Alexandra Ramos, in the
amount of $35.00; Ute Rohe, in the amount of $60.00; Luis
Sanchez, in the amount of $110.00; Gary Brugman, in the
amount of $255.00.
EXPERT WITNESS, Richard Hellmann, in the amount of
$200.00.
REGULAR WITNESS, Witness Payroll Fees, in the
amount of $854.79.
EXTRADITION, Richard D. Roth, in the amount of
$18,228.09.
Board officially approved Minutes of the following meetings
of the Board of County Commissioners:
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February 6, 1992
February 18, 1992
February 19, 1992
February 21, 1992
February 27, 1992
Roll call vote on the bulk motion was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner
Cheal
Yes
Commissioner
Jones
No
Commissioner
London
Yes
Commissioner
Stormont
Yes
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK MOTIONS
Commissioner London discussed the pending vote
today by the Florida Marine Fisheries Commission concerning
the Sportsmen's Lobster Season. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to
adopt the following Resolution and FAX a copy of same today
to the Florida Marine Fisheries Commission expressing dis-
satisfaction with moving the Sportsmen's Lobster Season to
Wednesday and Thursday which is followed by a Federal Season
and re-emphasizing the Board's opposition to any Sportsmen's
Lobster Season at all. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 189-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to postpone and return to the Tourist
Development Council District Advisory Committee for their
approval Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan's Professional
Service Order Number AO-1004 for general consulting pro-
fessional services, and Professional Service Order Number
AO-1005 for attendance at meetings, for the Smathers Beach
Renourishment and White Street Pier Mitigation Project.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Cheal
Yes
Commissioner
Jones
Yes
Commissioner
London
No
Commissioner
Stormont
Yes
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to approve the revised Monroe
County Public Facilities, Roads and Bridges Fee Schedule,
Rental Rates and Regulations for Use with the amendment to
insert the following paragraph under Section 8-Definition
thereof:
C. Facility Improvements:
Projects which improve the physical
plant of the area."
Roll call vote was unanimous.
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Community Services Division Director Peter Horton
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Mayor Harvey to approve and
authorize execution of Task Order 8 with Reynolds, Smith and
Hiiis, Inc. concerning re -design of the Marathon Airport
Terminal Complex in the amount of $58,927.00. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor Harvey
Motion carried.
Cheal
No
Jones
No
London
Yes
Stormont
Yes
Yes
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve Professional Service Order
Number EM-1001 with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan to pro-
vide general consulting services as and when requested by
the Director of Environmental Management Division, but to
amend said Order to delete the last sentence of the Scope Of
Services Section. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner London to approve payment for travel and per
diem costs at a maximum cost of $2,000.00 to conduct inter-
views of the top three individuals for the Grants
Procurement Specialist. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner
Cheal
Yes
Commissioner
Jones
No
Commissioner
London
Yes
Commissioner
Stormont
Yes
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve the selection of the low
bidder, The Key West Citizen, to advertise Delinquent Tax
Rolls and require that the quality of the print be the same
as in the regular newspaper. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator Tom Brown discussed the
planned April 7th Board of County Commissioners/Planning
Commission Joint Meeting to discuss the permit allocation
system. He indicated that the Key West City Commission
Chambers were available during the afternoon and would pro-
vide televised coverage. Motion was made by Commissioner
Cheal and seconded by Commissioner London to call a Special
Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners jointly with
the Planning Commission on April 7, 1992 at Old City Hall in
Key West from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and, if the meeting
continues beyond 5:00 p.m., that it would be reconvened to
the Lions Club in Key West. Motion carried unanimously.
Community Services Division Director Peter Horton,
the County Administrator and the Clerk discussed certain
administrative and operational policies and procedures.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to appoint a committee consisting of the
Clerk, the County Administrator and the County Attorney to
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review ways to reduce paperwork and streamline administra-
tive procedures including reviewing other counties and orga-
nizations for ways of producing unanimity of the handling of
paperwork. Roll call vote was unanimous.
A Mayor's Proclamation was presented proclaiming
May 10 through May 16, 1992 as Emergency Medical Services
Week.
DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and
Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District reconvened. Present
and answering to roll call were Commissoners Mickey Feiner,
Hal Halenza, Jack London, John Stormont, and Chairman Earl
Cheal.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halenza and
seconded by Commissioner London to adopt the following
Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 125-1991; and providing
for appointment of members to the Fire -Rescue Resource
Review Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 190-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was then made by Chairman Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Halenza to make the following appointments:
Halenza appointed Mike Puto
London appointed Steven Shea
Stormont appointed Dave Gow
Cheal appointed Glen Robinson
Motion carried unanimously.
After discussion of the report concerning the
implementation of recommendations of the Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) Study of June 1987, prepared by Arthur Young.
& Company, motion was made by Commissioner London and
seconded by Commissioner Halenza to defer until questions
can be prepared by all Commissioners and presented for
further information. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Halenza to award bid for Self -
Contained Breathing Apparatus to Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc.
in the amount of $72,614.00 and gave approval to extend bid
for FY-93 budgeted amount. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Halenza to award bid for Bunker
Coats and Pants, Lite Force Helmets and IBK Lite Boots to
Safety Equipment Company; Range 31040 Boots and Cairns
Helmet to Harold's Sales & Service Co., Inc.; Firecraft Gear
Bags to Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $57,150.00, and granted approval to extend bid for
FY-93 budgeted amount. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Feiner to approve removal of the following
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surplus Motorola Minitor Pagers from inventory:
SUGARLOAF ISLAMORADA
1431-035 1436-282
1431-036 1436-283
1431-125
1431-126
1431-127
1431-128
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Feiner and seconded
by Commissioner London to grant approval to solicit written
proposals for periodic inspection and a certification and
general maintenance and repair agreement of the biomedical
equipment. 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.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Motion was made by Commisisoner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the following
Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 128-1991 and Resolution
No. 076-1991; and establishing a Fire -Rescue Resources
Review Committee; providing for members; providing for
appointment for a continuing period of time; providing for
purpose; and delineating the committee's duties and respon-
sibilities, with an amendment to Paragraph 5 on Page 2
thereof so that it will now read as follows:
"5. Five COMMITTEE members shall be
appointed by the BOARD from residents
of Monroe County and shall represent
a geographic cross-section of Monroe
County, however, there shall be one
member each from Municipal Services
Taxing or Benefit District 5 appointed
by District 4 Committee and District 6
appointed by District 5 Committee."
Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 191-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Mayor Harvey to approve the following appointment:
Mayor Harvey appointed John Rolli
Motion carried unanimously.
After discussion of the report concerning the
implementation of recommendations of the Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) Study of June 1987, prepared by Arthur Young
& Company, motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Commissioner London to defer until questions can
be prepared by all Commissioners and presented for further
information. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner London to postpone action on the RFP for
ambulance services until receipt of further information.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Attorney Michael Halpern addressed the Board
regarding a proposed settlement to the case of Shark Key vs.
Monroe County. No action was taken at this time.
sent.
The Board recessed for lunch.
The Board reconvened with all Commissioners pre-
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney Randy Ludacer and Attorney Michael
Halpern continued the address to the Board regarding a pro-
posed settlement of the case of Shark Key vs. Monroe County.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Mayor
Harvey to authorize the County Attorney to accept a stipu-
lated settlement agreement in the case of Shark Key vs.
Monroe County solely on agreeing that the lots will be con-
sidered vested and entitled to building permits without
qualification, subject only to emergency or exigent cir-
cumstances that might result in future County legislation,
force majeure, but not including concurrency requirements
which have already been calculated in the initial approval
of the project; and, further, that no injunction would issue
against the County and that the action would be solely a
declaratory decree without any costs, charges or attorney's
fees charged to the County. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor Harvey
Motion carried.
Cheal
Yes
Jones
No
London
Yes
Stormont
No
Yes
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner London to approve the request from Low Key
Productions, Inc. to use Higgs Beach on April 21, 1992 from
6:00 a.m. till 9:00 P.M. for filming of a television pilot,
upon receipt of approval of all applicable agencies and with
a $1,000.00 damage deposit. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor Harvey
Motion carried.
Cheal
Yes
Jones
Yes
London
Yes
Stormont
No
Yes
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DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division Director Peter Horton and Mil Reisert
discussed runway markers, FAA funding allocation, and
funding limits on the contract with Greiner, Inc. Motion
was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner
London to authorize the additional work by Greiner, Inc. on
PFC's in an amount not to exceed $28,500.00 and to direct
the County Attorney to provide the appropriate contract
documents. Roll call vote was unanimous. The Board
discussed the distribution of funding between the Marathon
and Key West Airports and the pendancy of the projects at
both airports. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to authorize a letter to FAA
to transfer funds from the Key West International Airport to
the Marathon Airport since the Marathon Airport project is
proceeding more quickly, with the funding to be transferred
to be less the following allocations at Key West
International Airport: $249,000.00 for Architectural and
Engineering; $7,500.00 for Administration; $134,860.00 for
the Federal Customs Inspection Station; and $3,000.00 for
Administration. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner London and Bill Smith of the Florida
Keys Contractors Association addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner
Jones to adopt the following Resolution recommending that
the Florida Keys Contractors Asociation establish a commit-
tee for the purpose of preparing a proposed Ordinance for
the regulation of unlicensed construction activity in Monroe
County. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 192-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
The Board entered into a discussion concerning a
proposed Agreement between the Florida Department of
Community Affairs, Monroe County, Francis Cook and Upper
Keys Marine Constrution, Inc. and also a report on current
blasting and resource extraction in Monroe County. The
following persons addressed the Board: Division Director
Bob Herman, Ronnie Gillman, Tim Thomes, Planning Director
Lorenzo Aghemo, Morton Feit, Dagny Johnson, Robert
Southworth. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to return this matter to
Staff for a recommendation and to include that a represen-
tative of the homeowners is to participate in the con-
sideration of this item and report back at the next Upper
Keys meeting. Roll call vote was unanimous. Kathy
Gramatzki addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Mayor Harvey that the
Board members would direct proposed changes to the Blasting
Ordinance to the County Attorney's Office for consideration.
Motion carried unanimously.
Terry Armstrong from the Sheriff's Office and
Division Director Bob Herman addressed the Board regarding
the acquisition of ARC/INFO software, RISC based hardware,
and peripherals for essential development of the County's
GIS capabilities. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
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seconded by Commissioner Cheal to approve, with a proposed
lease agreement to be brought back to the Board. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor Harvey
Motion carried.
Cheal
Yes
Jones
Yes
London
Yes
Stormont
Yes
No
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Attorney Phil Mandina addressed the Board. The
following individuals also spoke: Christie Holliday,
Jonathan Mofield, Andrea Hess, Robert W. Hess, Jr., Al
Griffin. Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to grant the Ecurie Vitesse Sports Car
Club's request to use the County Road on Sugarloaf Key,
known as Loop Road, for autocross events May 17, 1992, and
October 10 and 11, 1992. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor Harvey
Motion carried.
Cheal
No
Jones
Yes
London
Yes
Stormont
No
Yes
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Board continued the Public Hearing from
March 31st on a proposed Ordinance regarding expired
building permits; etc. Motion was made by Commissioner
Jones and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to adopt as
amended. During discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Cheal and seconded by Commissioner London to continue until
3:00 p.m. on April 7th at Old City Hall in Key West and
requested the item to be reviewed by Staff and the firm of
Morgan and Hendrick for recommendation. Roll call vote was.,
unanimous.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator Tom Brown discussed a letter
from FDOT District Six in response to the Board's Resolution
regarding filming activities on US-1. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to
direct the Tourist Development Countil to establish and fund
up to a two -person film bureau to dynamically solicit and
direct filming activity in Monroe County and to include but
not be limited to the following:
be knowledgeable with all state and local
regulations concerning all property
utilized;
enforce compliance with all state and local
regulations;
create and maintain location sites throughout
Monroe County;
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create and maintain talent and professional
service lists;
develop professional service capacities.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor Harvey
Motion carried.
Cheal
Yes
Jones
No
London
Yes
Stormont
Yes
Yes
Key Colony Beach Mayor Feiner addressed the Board
regarding consideration of providing a forum for represen-
tatives of the three Monroe County municipalities to
actively participate in the development of the Building
Permit Allocation Plan. No official action was taken.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
and
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Public Works Division Director Dent Pierce
discussed the request from the City of Key West for support
of approving a reduction in on -street parking spaces. No
action was taken.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve Post Buckley Schuh &
Jernigan's Professional Service Order Number PW-1001 for
General Consulting Professional Services - Roads, Bridges
and Transportation Facilities and Programs but to accept
Staff's recommendation for removal of the requirement for
project status reports from the Scope of Services. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to approve Post Buckley Schuh &
Jernigan's Professional Service Order Number PW-1002 for
attendance by PBSJ personnel at meetings related to Monroe
County Roads, Bridges and Transportation Facilities and
Programs. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to approve Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan's
Professional Service Order Number AO-1001 for establishment
of General Consultant's employee classifications and maximum
hourly direct personnel expense rates by position classifi-
cation applicable to that certain A/E General Services Basic
Agreement as approved by the Board on February 19, 1992.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to approve Post Buckley Schuh &
Jernigan's Professional Service Order Number AO-1002 for
General Consulting Professional Services - Capital
Improvements Program but to accept Staff's recommendation
for removal of the requirement for project status reports
from the Scope of Services. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to approve Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan's
Professional Service Order Number AO-1003 for attendance by
PBSJ personnel at meetings related to the Monroe County
Capital Improvements Program. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to grant approval to advertise a Request
for Proposals for the use of public lands and facilities
located on Pigeon Key, subject to approval of the County
Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to proceed with the bidding process
regarding the purchase of radio communications equipment
funded through EMS Matching Grant M1168 and EMS County Grant
C9144 and also to note the following:
The communications system has been designed
to allow for future expansion as needed and
will also be phased into service. The exist-
ing low -band system will interface with the
U.H.F. system until all phases of this new
system have been completed. Then, the low -
band system will revert to the Sheriff and
continue to function for point to point
communications.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve and authorize for
execution an eighteen -month Agreement between Key Largo
Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. and MSTD 6 concerning the
provision of advanced life support level ambulance services.
Motion carried unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner London to authorize seeking propo-
sals for IBM-compatible equipment consisting of stand-alone
computer with a printer. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Jones not present.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney Randy Ludacer advised the Board
that he had been in discussion with Dr. Lapointe concerning
the receipt of reports and his acknowledgment of the
County's patent rights. He also discussed the following:
Billboard amortization.
Survival of subdivision plats.
Dismissal of the Tropic South suit.
Request by the Department of Administration
for the County to intervene in a suit con-
cerning the Marathon Government Center.
Mr. Ludacer indicated that he would proceed
to intervene on behalf of the County.
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The County Attorney advised the Board of the
following suits that were filed versus Monroe County:
Spisiak; Hemisphere Equity; Dolan et al - Sweetwater Homes;
Inn Resort; Lloyd Good.
Mr. Ludacer advised that he had filed an eviction
case concerning Chicklets-On-The-Beach who had counter -sued
the County.
The County Attorney told the Board that the motion
for re -hearing on the Third District Court of Appeals case
concerning Florentino Gonzalez had been denied.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont to adopt a
Resolution regarding the proposed abandonment of a portion
of County Road C-931, Boot Key. During discussion, motion
was withdrawn. Motion was then made by Commissioner Jones
and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to postpone to the next
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Mayor Harvey that the County Administrator be
directed to gather and consolidate the operational require-
ments for all County organizations, including Sheriff's
Department and School System, necessary to develop plans for
a County telecommunication system. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to approve recommending a change in
the Competitive Negotiation Act. During discussion, the
motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made by Commissioner
Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Jones to establish a pro-
cedure of identifying the top three most -qualified firms
pursuant to the provisions of the Competitive Negotiation
Act and then to ask those selected firms to provide infor-
mation concerning costs and fees, subject to review and
approval by the County Attorney. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the following
Resolution to request DOT, in the Five -Year Plan, to priori-
tize the projects according to those which are designed to
enhance hurricane evacuation times in accordance with the
Level Of Service Ordinance provisions. Motion carried una-
nimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 193-1992
See Res. Book No. 107 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve travel for any
County Commissioner to attend the Florida Department of
Transportation District Six review of Tentative Five -Year
Work Program, April 14, 1992, in Miami. Motion carried una-
nimously.
Mayor Harvey and Linda Jensen both discussed the
necessity to approve an Economic Impact Study concerning the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
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DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve a cap of $20,000.00 for
consulting services with Interisk Corporation. Motion
carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.