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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Special Meeting/Budget Hearing
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Key West, Florida
Special Meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
4:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M., at the Harvey Government Center. Present and answering to roll call
were Commissioner Heather Carruthers, Commissioner Mario DiGennaro, Commissioner
George Neugent, Commissioner Kim Wigington, and Mayor Sylvia Murphy. Also present at the
meeting were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Debbie Frederick, Assistant County
Administrator; Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney; Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis,
Deputy Clerk; County Staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
There were no Additions, Corrections, or Deletions made to the agenda.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney provided an update concerning the events leading up
to the litigation against SUFA.
The Board discussed the termination of the existing month -to -month contract with Stand
Up for Animals, Inc. (SUFA) effective August 31, 2010 and approval to re -bid Big Pine and
Marathon animal control services as SUFA's bid has been withdrawn. The following individuals
addressed the Board: Jerry Dykhuison, Eugene Kyle, representing SUFA; Cora Baggs,
representing the Middle & Lower Keys Animal Shelter; Tommie Grimstad, Jo Ellen Basile,
representing Stand Up for Animals; Sally Buehler, Geoffrey Schrader, Dr. Lisa S. Bump, Sloan
Bashinsky, Dr. Margaret C. Nelson, and Anne Morkill, representing US Fish & Wildlife.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk of Courts discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the
termination of the existing month -to -month contract with Stand Up for Animals, Inc. (SUFA)
effective August 31, 2010; and approval to re -bid Big Pine and Marathon animal control services
as SUFA's bid has been withdrawn. Motion carried unanimously. A copy of a Press Release
from Jerry Dykhuisen, Manager - Stand Up For Animals was provided to the Clerk for the
record.
The Board discussed an Amendment to the Agreement with The Florida Keys Society for
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc. (FKSPCA) to operate the Big Pine Key and Marathon
Animal Shelters and provide animal control services on a temporary basis effective September 1,
2010. Connie Christian, Executive Director - Florida Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals, Inc. addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
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Neugent and seconded by Commissioner DiGennaro granting approval and authorizing
execution of same. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney read the required information into the record and
requested that the Board schedule an Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matter of Monroe
County and Roman Gastesi, Jr. v. Stand Up for Animals, Inc., Case No. Ca K 10 -1050. Motion
was made by Commissioner DiGennaro and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting
approval to schedule an Attorney - Client Closed Session of the Board of County Commissioners
in the matter of Monroe County and Roman Gastesi, Jr. v. Stand Up for Animals, Inc., Case No.
Ca K 10 -1050 to be held at the BOCC meeting scheduled for September 15, 2010 at the
Marathon Government Center at 1:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
FISCAL YEAR 2011 MONROE COUNTY BUDGET
There were no Additions, Corrections, or Deletions made to the agenda.
Tina Boan, Budget Director announced the Tentative millage rates. Said document is
incorporated herein by reference.
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator provided the Board with a document entitled
Monroe County, Florida Board of County Commissioners Fiscal Year 2011 Proposed Budget,
dated July 22, 2010. Said document is incorporated herein by reference.
PUBLIC INPUT AND DISCUSSION OF THE
TENTATIVE FISCAL YEAR 2011 MONROE COUNTY BUDGET
The following individuals addressed the Board: Sheila Barker, F. Zamacona, Christine
Russell, Virginia Panico, representing the Key West Chamber of Commerce; Peter Bacle, and
Walter Drabinski.
The Board discussed various areas of the proposed Fiscal Year 2011 budget. After
discussion, the Administrator said a report on the use of the county's fund balances and
information concerning the Sugarloaf Fire Department building would be forthcoming for the
Board's meeting on Monday, September 13, 2010.
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator made a power point presentation of a chart from
the Monroe County Property Appraiser's Office describing Monroe County property values and
sales.
Commissioner DiGennaro and Commissioner Wigington excused themselves from the
meeting.
A Public Hearing was held concerning the approval of a Resolution adopting the final
residential solid waste collection, disposal and recycling rates for the Fiscal Year 2010 -2011.
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There was no public input. Dent Pierce, Public Works Director discussed the matter. Motion
was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner DiGennaro and
Commissioner Wigington not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 257-2010
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Wigington returned to the meeting and took her seat.
A Public Hearing was held concerning the approval of a Resolution establishing the final
per month solid waste collection, disposal and recycling rates for commercial property in the
various solid waste collection franchise areas for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011. There was no public
input. Dent Pierce, Public Works Director discussed the matter. Motion was made by
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner DiGennaro not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 258-2010
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire and Ambulance District I convened. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Heather Carruthers, Mayor Sylvia Murphy, and
Commissioner Kim Wigington. Absent were and City of Layton Councilman Clark Snow and
City of Layton Mayor Norman Anderson.
There were no changes made to the Tentative Fiscal Year 2011 Budget.
Tina Boan, Sr. Budget Director - Office of Management & Budget announced the District
1 Tentative roll -back millage rate and percent increase over roll -back rate. Said document is
incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Wigington granting approval of the following Resolution adopting the tentative millage rate for
Fiscal Year 2011. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 259-2010
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Wigington granting approval of the following Resolution adopting the tentative budget for Fiscal
Year 2011. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 260-2010
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
There being no further business, the Fiscal Year 2011 budget meeting of Board of
Governors for the Fire and Ambulance District I was adjourned.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting reconvened with all commissioners
present.
Liz Wood - Sr. Administrator Wastewater Projects discussed the matter. Motion was
made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the
following resolution, as revised, continuing the assessment of wastewater service to properties in
the Big Coppitt, Duck Key, and Stock Island service areas for the 2010 tax year; and providing
an effective date. Said revision to reflect the change in the 3rd whereas from System
Development Fees to Capacity Reservation Fees. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 256-2010
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board discussed the County Administrator's recommended changes to the Fiscal
Year 2011 millage and budget. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator and Tina Boan, Budget
Director discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner DiGennaro
and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the administrator's recommended
changes to the Fiscal Year 2011 millage and budget. Said document is incorporated is
incorporated herein by reference. Motion carried unanimously.
Tina Boan, Sr. Budget Director - Office of Management & Budget announced the
Tentative roll -back millage rates and percent increase over roll -back rates. Said document is
attached hereto and made a part hereof. Ms. Boan also announced the public hearing dates for
Final Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2011 millage rates and budget at 5:05 P.M. Marathon
Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida, September 17, 2010 (the
second special meeting is scheduled to occur at 5:05 P.M. September 13, 2010 Murray
Government Center 10205 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida).
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner DiGennaro
granting approval of the following Resolution adopting the tentative millage rates for Fiscal Year
2011. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 261-2010
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers
and seconded by Commissioner Wigington granting approval of the following Resolution
adopting the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2011. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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RESOLUTION NO. 262 -2010
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was
adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
and ex- officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk