08/05/1992 Regular-I?FV1SE3)
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, August 5, 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 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 Jones and seconded by
Commissioner London to approve additions, deletions and
corrections to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
A Mayor's Proclamation was presented proclaiming
August 22, 1992 as "Homeless Animals Day".
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BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner London to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board approved the Grievance Procedure for Violation(s) of Title
II of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Board approved proposed changes to the Monroe County Personnel
Policies and Procedures.
Board confirmed appointment of Marty Arnold as permanent Director
of Code Enforcement.
Board awarded bid to, and approved and authorized execution of
contract with, Spirit Marine Towing and Assistance for removal of
Derelict Vessels Phase II in the amount of $19,600.
Board adopted the following Resolution replacing Resolution No.
182-1991 and any other previous fee schedules inconsistent
therewith and amending the Planning Department Fee Schedule to
more effectively implement the requirements of Florida Statutes
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 providing
such service to the parties receiving the benefits of development
approval and reducing the burden currently being borne by the
taxpayers at large.
RESOLUTION NO. 364-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 365-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 366-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 367-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the transfer of
funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 368-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution No.
111-1992 concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 369-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No.
501-1991 concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 370-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the transfer of
funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 371-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the transfer of
funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 372-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution No.
177-1992 concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 373-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the County
Administrator with signature authority to execute the Highway
Beautification Grant Agreement with the State of Florida
Department of Transportation.
RESOLUTION NO. 374-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved purchase by Environmental Management Division of
one horizontal baler with conveyor from the low bidder,
International Baler Corporation, in the amount of $95,610.
Board adopted the following Resolution accepting the offer of
Waste Management, inc. to shred and dispose of used tires during
August Tire Amnesty Month.
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RESOLUTION NO. 375-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved removal of the following surplus property from Tax
Collector's inventory and authorized disposal of same:
2212-365 Friedrich BTU Air -Conditioner
2212-366 Friedrich BTU Air -Conditioner
Board granted approval to Public Safety Division to purchase copy
machine from Sands of the Keys for the Marathon Government Center
Annex, under State Contract #600-380-91-1 in the amount of $6,295
and authorized execution of Maintenance Agreement.
Board approved and authorized execution of Contract For Services
with WSI Corporation for the Emergency Management Department to
receive access to WSI's Worldwide Weather Data Base.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing execution of
an Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Community
Affairs concerning Radiological Emergency Preparedness for Fiscal
Year 1993 for off -site planning and response in support of
Florida Power and Light Company's Turkey Point Nuclear Power
Plant and providing for funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 376-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing execution of
an Agreement with Florida International University and the
Greater Miami Chapter of the American Red Cross for mass shelter
and disaster and relief services; and specifying the
responsibilities of the involved parties.
RESOLUTION NO. 377-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board awarded bid to, and approved and authorized execution of
Agreement with, Taylor Ambulance to purchase a new 1992 Type III
ambulance at a total cost of $74,819 for use by Key Largo
Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Board approved and authorized execution of Reimbursement
Agreement Addendum between Tavernier Volunteer Fire Department
and Ambulance Corps, Inc. and Municipal Services Taxing District
5 to reimburse the corporation for chief's vehicle allowance at
the rate of $450 per month, amount of $2,250 FY-92.
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Board approved and authorized execution of Reimbursement
Agreement Addendum between Key Largo Volunteer Fire Department,
Inc. and Municipal Services Taxing District 6 to reimburse the
corporation for chief's vehicle allowance at the rate of $450 per
month, amount of $2,250 FY-92.
Board approved renewal of contract and authorized execution of
appropriate Addendum to Agreement with Ace Building Maintenance
for janitorial services at the Public Service Building in the
amount of $19,440 per year.
Board approved renewal of contract and authorized execution of
appropriate Addendum to Agreement with Ecosystematics, Inc. for
sewage treatment plant operation and maintenance in Plantation
Key in the amount of $5,400 per year.
Board approved renewal of contract and authorized execution of
appropriate Addendum to Agreement with Sackel Service Corporation
for janitorial services at the Plantation Key Government Complex
in the amount of $46,380 per year.
Board awarded bid to, and approved and authorized execution of
Agreement with, The Brewer Co. of Florida, Inc. in the amount of
$67,964.35 for the Roadway Improvements Project - Big Pine Key
Roads IX.
Board awarded bids for the following surplus property to the
highest willing bidder and authorized removal of remaining items
from Inventory:
1984 4-door Dodge John Whalton $ 89.00
1415-43 Roger Croteau $304.50
Joe Mackebon $427.00**
Mike Lowe $125.00
Galion 3-Wheel Roller
422-115 No Bidders
1981 Dodge B350 Mike Lillard $121.00
1809-5 Eugene Garcia $178.00**
Burroughs Keyboard
0970-102 No Bidders
Burroughs Computer
Monitor
0970-103 No Bidders
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Burroughs Computer
0970-120 No Bidders
IBM MAG Card II
0300-48A No Bidders
IBM MAG Card II
Memory Unit
0300-48B No Bidders
IBM Electronic
Typewriter 60
0300-51 No Bidders
Sanyo Memo Scriber
Model TRC 7100
0300-95 No Bidders
Sanyo Memo Scriber
Model TRC 7100
0300-104 No Bidders
Board approved removal of the following surplus property from
inventory of Public Works/Central Services and authorized
advertisement for sale, except for radios which are to be turned
over to Communications Department to be cannibalized or rebuilt:
4102-143
1973
Allis Chalmers Grader
4102-145
1973
Allis Chalmers Grader
4102-157
1973
Lowboy Trailer
0946-005
1985
Dodge Ram 250 Pickup
0903-243
1981
Ford Bronco
0920-272
1980
Dodge Van
1505-001
1984
Dodge Diplomat
0940-125
1984
G.E. Mobile Radio
0920-273
1980
G.E. Mobile Radio
Board approved removal of following surplus property from
inventory of Community Services/Extension Service and authorized
advertisement for sale:
2300-003
Memo Stencil Maker
2300-012
SLR Pentax Spotmatic
2300-013
Macro Lens
2300-035
Wide Auto Lens
2300-041
2500 BTU Sears A/C
2300-048
Typewriter Selectric
2300-002
Secretary Chair
000-R g vI s i� D
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2300-023
Light Green Table
2300-026
Test Meter
2300-027
Weather Radio
2300-030
Realistic Recorder
2300-033
Camera Case
2300-034
Tripod
2300-051
Chair
2300-053
4-Drawer File Cabinet
2300-058
Movie Screen
2300-059
4-Drawer File Cabinet
Board approved, per Staff conditions and recommendations, the
Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of David
Buckwalter for a detached garage enclosure of greater than 300
square feet with no plumbing, electrical or mechanical equipment
located with the enclosure, below base flood elevation, on Lot 1,
Block 1, Key Heights, Section 1, Plantation Key; Zoned SS;
Coastal Flood Zone VE-14, Panel 1131F.
Board approved, per Staff conditions and recommendations, the
Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Karen
Dupuis for a detached enclosure greater than 300 square feet
below base flood elevation, with no plumbing, electrical or
mechanical equipment located within the enclosure, on Lot 1 and
easterly 1/2 of 2, Block 4, Stillwright Point, Key Largo; Zoned
IS; Coastal Flood Zone AE 10, Panel 842.
Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of $250.00 to 0*
Stuart Marr inasmuch as the Board halted the process of all map
amendment applications.
Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of $1,250.37 to ow
OscarJ. Gonzalez inasmuch as his building permit was revised to
replace his mobile home with another mobile home.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the transfer of
funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 378-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved rescission of Lease Addendum with Mrs. Arthur
Mulberg previously approved June 29, 1992, and approved and
authorized execution of a revised Addendum to Lease Agreement
with Mrs. Arthur Mulberg for the building at 1315 Whitehead
Street for Social Services/Veterans Affairs in the amount of
$6,750 per month.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 379-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the transfer of
funds.
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RESOLUTION NO. 380-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved and authorized execution of Agreement with South
Florida Employment and Training Consortium (JTPA Title SYS,
Contract No. 2-PY'92-35-00 in the amount of $41,617) to operate
an Intergovernmental Liaison Office under JTPA and the
Immigration & Nationality Act through the Florida office of
H.R.S.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Board accepted Staff recommendation to approve WEOW Radio Station
to use one lane of the northbound lane of Flagler Avenue on
August 15, 1992 for a bike race, contingent upon WEOW providing
the Public Works Department will all documentation requested by
August 12, 1992 and that requirements listed below be fulfilled:
1. Necessary Clean-up along the entire route;
2. Certificate of Insurance for $1,000,000 General
Liability, listing Monroe County as Additional
Insured;
3. Traffic cones 50 feet apart along the route;
4. Volunteers or Police Officers along the route
stationed at side streets and parking areas;
5. Police Officers be stationed at all major
intersections;
6. Public Notice to all residences along the route;
7. Time to be from 8:00 a.m. till 12:00 Noon.
` 8. Notify ambulance service, fire department, and
both policing agencies;
9. Confirmation from City of Key West and Florida
Department of Transportation;
10. Requesting party is to provide all traffic
devices; and
11. A check made payable to Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners for $150.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No.
337-1992 correcting Tourist Development Funds 107-111 and 116-121
due to scrivener's errors on account number cost centers.
RESOLUTION NO. 381-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board approved and authorized execution of Assignment of Retainer
Agreement from firm of Haben, Culpepper, et al to the firm of
Apgar and Theriaque concerning the case of Schmitt v. Monroe
County.
Board approved and authorized execution of Retainer Agreement
with the firm of Apgar and Theriaque concerning the case of
DeCarion v. Monroe County.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to direct the County Administrator to contact
Roberto Sanchez of the Lower Florida Keys Health Systems
concerning alternatives to the operation of the County Home,
Bayshore Manor, and also to request that the City of Key West
participate in the costs of the County Home. Roll call vote was
unanimous. Motion was then made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner London to approve a maximum monthly rate
increase at Bayshore Manor for full -pay residents from $1,195 to
$1,690 per month. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to adopt the following Resolution
rescinding Resolution No. 444-1987 which established the current
Monroe County Ambulance Fee Schedule. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 382-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to accept Staff recommendation for approval
of purchase of AFFF and High Expansion Foam for firefighting in
Municipal Service Taxing District 5 (Tavernier) from lowest
bidder, Ten-8 Fire Equipment of Bradenton, Florida, in the amount
of $2,291.60. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to accept Staff recommendation for approval
of purchase of AFFF and High Expansion Foam for firefighting in
Municipal Service Taxing District 6 (Key Largo) from lowest
bidder, Ten-8 Fire Equipment of Bradenton, Florida, in the amount
of $4,313.60. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Mayor Harvey to approve and authorize execution of an Agreement
for joint use of Monroe County and School Board fueling
facilities. During discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont to amend to provide a requirement for joint purchasing
of fuel. The amendment was accepted by the maker and became part
of the original motion. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to grant approval to advertise a Public
Hearing for September 15, 1992 concerning the sale of property
(County right-of-way) on Plantation Key to Stanley Keoskie for
$6,000. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to adopt a Resolution requesting that the
Supervisor of Elections place on the November 3, 1992 General
Election Ballot a referendum question relating to the creation of
funding for hurricane shelters in Monroe County for the purpose
of providing refuge and minimal housing functions during and
after the event of a hurricane. During discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner London to
postpone until after lunch. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board recessed for lunch.
The Board reconvened with all Commissioners present.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
After discussion and amendments made by the County
Attorney, motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to adopt, as amended, the following
Resolution requesting that the Supervisor of Elections place on
the November 3, 1992 General Election Ballot a referendum
question relating to the creation of funding for hurricane
shelters in Monroe County for the purpose of providing refuge and
minimal housing functions during and after the event of a
hurricane. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor Harvey
Motion carried.
Cheal
Yes
Jones
Yes
London
No
Stormont
Yes
Yes
RESOLUTION NO. 383-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to accept Staff recommendation to approve and
authorize execution of Change Order No. 01-010-002 to Contract
No. KJ-010 with Lake Plumbing, Inc., Prime Plumbing for the New
Detention Facility, to add a floor drain to the Scope of Work in
the increased amount of $3,486. 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 Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner London to accept Staff recommendation to approve and
authorize execution of Deductive Change Order No. 01-008-003 to
Contract No. KJ-008 with J. F. Hoff Electric, Prime Electric for
the New Detention Facility, in the decreased amount of $234,330
and to grant authorization to have Monroe County direct purchase
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lighting fixtures for the New Detention Facility. 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 Cheal and seconded by
Mayor Harvey to accept Staff recommendation to approve and
authorize execution of Deductive Change Order No. 01-003-005 to
Contract No. KJ-003 with Porter/Rosasco, Columns & Miscellaneous
Site Concrete, in the decreased amount of $1,200 and to also
approve and authorize execution of Modification #11 to Hansen
Lind Meyer in the amount of $1,200. 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 Jones and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to authorize expenditures for surveying
services for the Key West International Airport Parking Lot
Improvements for Petsche & Associates under their Annual Services
Contract in the amount of $1,140. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to deny the opening of a late proposal which
was received for a Tennis Pro at Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach
Tennis Courts. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner London to
place in abeyance the consideration of any proposals for Higgs
Beach. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to deny the consideration of accepting a late
proposal for the use of Pigeon Key.
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Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve the purchase of three mini -buses
from Carpenter Bus Sales at a total cost of $113,961 for the
Social Services Department. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to approve removal of cap of $38,000 for
consulting services with Interisk Corporation. Motion carried
unanimously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Fire Chief Bodley, Joe Beal and Fire Marshal Joe London
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
and seconded by Commissioner Jones that a prioritization be made
of current and future infrastructure funding on fire facilities
and that the Key Largo station and training facility receive due
consideration. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mike Hunt addressed the Board and presented the Final
Report of the Monroe County Committee on an Open Cuba. Motion
was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Mayor Harvey to
refer to the Administrator for recommendations. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
Dr. David Rice of the Guidance Clinic of the Middle
Keys addressed the Board regarding a proposed interlocal
agreement with Osceola County Industrial Development Authority to
issue bonds for the purchase of the building housing the Guidance
Clinic of the Middle Keys. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal
and seconded by Commissioner London to refer this matter to Bond
Counsel and PFM for a recommendation back to the Board. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The Board discussed user fees for traditional fire -
rescue calls, hazardous material incidents, and special events.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner London to direct Staff to bring back a menu of
recommended actions and input for the next meeting. Roll call
vote was unanimous with Commissioner London not present.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney Randy Ludacer advised the Board of an
agreed settlement concerning the Melton Case and Baptist Hospital
in the amount of $195,365.20. Motion was made by Commissioner
Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Jones to authorize the County
Attorney to prepare the necessary documents and to accept the
settlement as outlined. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Ludacer discussed a request from the Florida
Association of County Attorneys for the County to participate in
a suit versus the State of Florida concerning Article V funding.
Mr. Ludacer recommended that the County not participate in the
action. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner London to approve the County Attorney's
recommendation. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve and authorize execution of Addendum
to Interlocal Agreement for Joint Use Recreational Facilities at
Marathon High School. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve and authorize execution of Addendum
to Interlocal Agreement for Joint Use Recreational Facilities at
Stanley Switlik Elementary School. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Cheal discussed vending machines on
County -owned property. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to refer this matter to the
County Administrator for a report on utility usage. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner
Cheal
Yes
Commissioner
Jones
Yes
Commissioner
London
No
Commissioner
Stormont
Yes
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Motion carried.
The Board continued the July 15th subject regarding
independent contractor status. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner London to modify the motion
on the floor to now read "to terminate the contract with Keys
Advertising and Marketing without cause and with a 90-day notice
and directing the County Administrator to so inform." During
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Mayor Harvey to waive the rules and allow public input. Roll
call vote on the motion to waive the rules was unanimous. The
following persons addressed the Board: Linda Jensen; Tim Green,
Vice -Chairman of the Tourist Development Council; and Dick Rudell
addressed the Board. Roll call vote on the motion to terminate
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Jones No
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Stormont Yes
Mayor Harvey No
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to approve the appointment of Sven
Lindskold to the Planning Commission. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Harvey discussed consideration of establishing a
procurement policy to stimulate the recycled and recyclables
market. This matter was referred to the County Administrator.
Commissioner Cheal discussed the Budgets of the
Constitutional Officers. Tax Collector Harry Knight addressed
the Board and presented a copy of the Budget of his office as
submitted to the Department of Revenue. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to draft
a Resolution requesting the Constitutional Officers to provide a
similar level of detail as that provided by the County
Administrator and in a consistent format. Roll call vote was
unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
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Commissioner London to request that the County Constitutional
Officers and County Administrator meet to review pay levels and
position/salary standardization. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Mayor Harvey discussed the Board's previous action
concerning the Health Clinic funding. Motion was made by Mayor
Harvey to reconsider the Board's previous action deleting the
funding for the Monroe County Public Health Clinic. Motion died
for lack of a second.
Commissioner London discussed means of consolidating
certain functions to produce cost savings between the Monroe
County Sheriff and the City of Key West Police. Motion was made
by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Jones to
adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 384-1992
See Res. Book No. 110 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator Tom Brown discussed a letter
received by the Mayor from DCA concerning the flood insurance
program and the community rating system. He indicated that Staff
would be attending the meeting on this matter.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to approve payment of the following invoices:
1. A & D Marine Salvage, in the amount of $4,590.54,
for Final Payment in connection with Derelict
Vessel Removal Phase I.
2. Public Financial Management, Inc., in the amount
of $2,531.00, for financial advisory services
for the month of June.
3. Mershon, Sawyer, Johnston, Dunwody & Cole, in the
amount of $73,511.05, for legal services for
Comerica Trust Company v. Monroe County (Airport
lawsuit).
4. Rosenman & Colin, in the amount of $1,817.68,
for legal services for the month of May con-
cerning the Translator.
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5. Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey,
Crosland & Bramnick, P.A., in the amount of
$4,200.92, for legal services for the month of
June, 1992.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Brown discussed the County Vehicle Use Policy.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner London to accept the Administrator's recommendation
to approve a County Vehicle Use Policy as provided in the draft
Monroe County Administration Instruction 1004.3 and to continue
to allow the following County positions to have limited take home
vehicle authority:
EMS Operations Manager
Fire Marshal
Deputy Fire Marshal
Animal Control Officer
Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner
Cheal and seconded by Commissioner London to authorize the
implementation of the new policy as of September 1, 1992. Motion
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
creating a Municipal Service Street Taxing District for the
Tropical Key Colony subdivision, Big Pine Key; providing that the
purpose of the district shall be to repair and reconstruct roads
and streets within the district; designating the governing body
as the Monroe County Commission; providing for the powers and
duties thereof including the imposition of a special assessment
within the district not to exceed 1/4 mill; providing for
severability; providing for repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent
herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County
Code; and providing an effective date. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to read
by title only. Motion carried unanimously. The County Attorney
read by title only. Bob Norman addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner London to
postpone temporarily until later in the day. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Lavonne Wisher of Public Financial Management and
Engineering Director Dave Koppel addressed the Board regarding a
funding plan for Card Sound Road improvements. Motion was made
by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Jones to bid
the project in two parts: (1) one with the use of asphalt
and (2) with the road built with fill or other alternatives and
requiring the bidders to provide the methodology to keep the road
open twenty-four hours per day. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont that if tolls are to be
utilized for a bond issue, then the N-1 formula with discounts
per the Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan as updated be used. During
discussion, the motion was withdrawn. David Ritz of Ocean Reef
and Lavonne Wisher of PFM addressed the Board. Motion was made
by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Mayor Harvey to leave the
passenger tolls (2-axles) at the present rate. During
discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner London that
whatever amounts of toll are required will be done on the N-1
formula with discounts. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion
was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner
Jones to approve the following "Recommended Actions" submitted by
PFM:
Authorize Bond Counsel to draft a bond
resolution and a preliminary official
statement;
Authorize the consulting engineers to
complete feasibility study and a traffic
and earnings report;
Direct the County's Risk Manager to
investigate the possibility and the cost
of obtaining business loss insurance for
the Card Sound Bridge;
Authorize Public Financial Management,
Inc. to coordinate the financing team
and to submit information to bond
insurance companies when it becomes
available.
Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was then made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Jones to
authorize Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan to proceed with the
design phase at the 5' elevation. Motion carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Board resumed the Public Hearing concerning a
proposed Ordinance creating a municipal service street taxing
district for Tropical Key Colony Subdivision, Big Pine Key.
County Attorney Randy Ludacer read the new proposed language.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to adopt, as amended, the following Ordinance.
Roll call vote was unanimous with Mayor Harvey not present.
ORDINANCE NO. 026-1992
See Ord. Book No. 27 which is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board then continued the Public Hearing on the Card
Sound Bridge toll increases. Motion was made by Commissioner
London and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to continue the Public
Hearing to August 24th at 3:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The County Administrator discussed development of a
County -owned private fiber optic network. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to accept
Staff's recommendation to approve soliciting an RFP for
completion of a preliminary study to evaluate the feasibility of
Monroe County building a private fiber optic network and, if
practical, the subsequent preparation of detailed implementation
plans, cost estimates and construction bid document preparation.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor Harvey
Motion carried.
Cheal
Yes
Jones
Yes
London
No
Stormont
No
Yes
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to accept Staff recommendation to transfer the
$31,450 LWCF Grant to the Bay Point Park expansion project. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to approve the appointment of Shirley Faye
Albury to the Matecumbe Historical Board and to approve the
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reappointment to said Board of J. Wayne Bean, Jim Clupper, Irving
Eyster and Joy Lindskold. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY CLERK
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Mayor Harvey to approve the following Warrants:
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND (501), #3876-#3885, in the amount
of $34,587.21.
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (722), #130-#132, in the amount
of $2,269.68.
TRANSLATOR FUND (712), #363-#367, in the amount of
$483,186.06.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (107-111, 116-121), #774-#776,
in the amount of $443,321.26.
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND (002), #428-#430, in the
amount of $26,182.61.
FL TRUST FUND (600, 601), #1024, in the amount of $735.00.
SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE (305), #71-#75, in the
amount of $762,276.56.
ROAD AND BRIDGE (102), #714-#718, in the amount of
$158,007.67.
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (503), #185-#188, in the amount
of $49,454.85.
PLANNING, BUILDING, & CODE ENFORCEMENT/PARRS & BEACHES
UNINCORPORATED (716, 717), #378-#388, in the amount of
$425,087.59.
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS (705, 706, 719), #668-#678, in the
amount of $1,133,810.65.
MSD TAX DISTRICT (104) #1649-#1651, in the amount of
$382,458.77.
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS (104), #275-#277, in the amount of
$621,919.28.
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LAW LIBRARY FUND (103), #369-#370, in the amount of $204.75.
GROUP INSURANCE FUND (502), #521-#525, in the amount of
$371,304.77.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #173073-#174820, in the amount
of $9,445,522.88.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND (101), #1273-#1276, in the amount of
$277,810.91.
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (310-314), #96-#98, in the
amount of $11,859.60.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND (401), #426-#430, in the amount of
$34,977.26.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301), #554-#556, in the amount of
$436,459.42.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND (004), #717-#724, in
the amount of $290,344.94.
RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM, #77-#78, in the amount of
$2,626.27.
Motion carried unanimously.
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Mayor Harvey to approve the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COURT -APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, John Rotolo, in the amount of
$602.50; Margaret Broz, in the amount of $60.495; Charles
Everett, in the amount of $1,310.00; Donald Yates, in the amount
of $629.25; Timothy Thomas, in the amount of $3,555.15; David
Manz, in the amount of $717.00; Candida Cobb, in the amount of
$350.00; William Kuypers, in the amount of $2,939.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Louis J. Spallone, in the amount of
$2,000.00; Genetic Design, in the amount of $210.00; David Burns
Investigations, in the amount of $530.12; State of Florida, in
the amount of $800.00; Associated Investigative Agency, in the
amount of $87.50; Lodging For Witnesses, in the amount of
$1,003.94.
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COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court Reporters of
Monroe County, in the amount of $2,739.25; Florida Keys
Reporting, in the amount of $1,599.00; Kathleen Fegers, in the
amount of $9,119.25; Lisa Roeser, in the amount of $320.00; Nancy
J. Maleske, in the amount of $3,874.50; Amy Landry, in the amount
of $2,082.25; Executive Reporters, in the amount of $52.50;
Billie Jean Fase, in the amount of $45.00; Mudrick, Witt, Levy &
Consor Reporting, in the amount of $105.25; Patricia O'Hara -
Moreno Reporters, in the amount of $459.00; Royal Palm Reporting,
in the amount of $52.50.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, J. R. Alayon, in the amount of
$485.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of $110.00; Jose Menendez,
in the amount of $300.00; Juan Borges, in the amount of $50.00;
Luis Sanchez, in the amount of $75.00; Margarita Oppermann, in
the amount of $500.00; Eva Bartczak, in the amount of $25.00;
William Waddell, in the amount of $45.00; Susan Tellez, in the
amount of $215.00; Malgorzata Borkowsksa, in the amount of
$55.00, Jonna L. Martin, in the amount of $55.00.
EXPERT WITNESS, Bill Williams, in the amount of $97.00;
Richard Hellmann, in the amount of $250.00; Jeffrey J. Elenewski,
in the amount of $400.00; Guillermo Marcovici, in the amount of
$1,200.00; Steven Kiraly, in the amount of $1,251.70; Tanju
Mishara, in the amount of $500.00; Care Center of Mental Health,
in the amount of $2,000.00.
WITNESS PAYROLL, in the amount of $1,083.30.
WITNESS TRAVEL, in the amount of $5,584.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.