10/07/1992 RegularMINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, October 7, 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.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to approve Additions, Corrections and
Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of the July Employee of the Month Award
was made to Priscilla Teasdale, Staff Assistant I, Fire Marshal's
Office, Public Safety Division.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Mayor Harvey to approve the following items by unanimous consent:
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Board approved and authorized execution of Agreement For
Emergency Medical And Fire Protection Services with Ocean Reef
Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Board awarded bid to, and approved and authorized execution of
Contract with, Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. for
UHF FM Radio Communications Equipment.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the execution
of a Second Amendment to the Department of Natural Resources
FRDAP Contract #C6530 in order to extend the completion date of
the Lower Matecumbe Beach Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 453-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the submission
of a Grant Application to the Florida Department of Natural
Resources, Division of Recreation and Parks, Land and Water
Conservation Fund Program, to secure financial assistance in the
amount of $32,600 for improvements in the amount of $65,200 to
the Sombrero Beach/Switlik Park in Marathon.
RESOLUTION NO. 454-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved utilization of Public Works Facilities Maintenance
crews for demolition and construction of Key West International
Airport FIS Renovation Project in the amount of $57,931.20 to
include materials and labor, and for Public Works Facilities
Maintenance Department to be reimbursed for same.
Board awarded bid to, and approved and authorized execution of
Agreement with, Warren Electric of Key West, Inc. for Key West
International Airport FIS Renovation Project in the amount of
$10,925.00.
Board approved removal of following surplus property from the
inventory of the Engineering Department, Public Works Division:
3000-017
3000-053
3000-054
Board accepted
property from
for remaining
Drafting Table
Vehicle Radio Unit 3000-51
Radio from 4102-134
Staff recommendation to award following surplus
8/25/92 bid opening to highest willing bidder and
items to be removed from inventorv:
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1815-7
1980 Dodge Tradesman Van
No Response
No Bid
1200-80
1983 Oldsmobile Delta
No Response
No Bid
1825-7
Steamer Oven
No Response
No Bid
2000-340
IBM Typewriter
Kelly Cordero
$100.00
2000-394
Silver Reed Typewriter
Kelly Cordero
$105.00
2000-470
Silver Reed Typewriter
Kelly Cordero
$100.00
Board accepted Staff recommendation to award following surplus
property from 8/26/92 bid opening to highest willing bidder and
for remaining items to be removed from inventory:
2000-370
Tandy
Computer Terminal
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-381
Tandy
Computer Terminal
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-396
Tandy
Computer Terminal
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-401
Tandy
Computer Terminal
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-413
Tandy
Computer Terminal
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-414
Tandy
Computer Terminal
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-429
Tandy
Computer Terminal
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-469
Tandy
Computer Terminal
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-495
Tandy
Computer Printer
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-577
Tandy
Computer
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-593
Color
Computer II
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-594
Radio
Shack Disk Drive
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-605
Tandy
Data Terminal
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-626
Radio
Shack Modem
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-627
Radio
Shack Modem
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-628
Radio
Shack Modem
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-629
Radio
Shack Modem
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-630
Radio
Shack Modem
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-631
Radio
Shack Modem
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-632
Tandy
Printer
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-633
Tandy
Printer
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-634
Tandy
Printer
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-635
Tandy
Printer
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-636
Tandy
Printer
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-637
Tandy
Printer
Charles
Walther
$1.00
2000-638
Tandy
Printer
Charles
Walther
$1.00
Board approved
and
authorized execution of Agreement To
Provide
Legal Services
with
Frigola, DeVane, Wright & Dorl, P.A.
concerning
the collection
of Code
Enforcement liens and
fines.
Board accepted
Staff
recommendation to approve $1,750 settlement
of Code Enforcement
lien on the property of Joseph J. Kuzma.
Board approved
and authorized execution of U.S.D.A. Contract
No.
US-351 between Alliance
for Aging
for Dade and Monroe Counties,
Inc. and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
regarding Monroe
County Nutrition
Program for serving meals
to
clients on
C-1 and C-2 Programs.
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Board authorized execution of ratification of Addendum to
Agreement concerning Bayshore Manor with Elena B.McCoy, Resident,
and Charles McCoy, Responsible Party.
Board authorized execution of ratification of Addendum to
Agreement concerning Bayshore Manor with Helen Miller, Resident.
Board authorized execution of ratification of Addendum to
Agreement concerning Bayshore Manor with Edith Bruner, Resident.
Board granted approval to rescind ASOS Property License dated
April 10, 1991 with NOAA and approved and authorized execution of
License for Use of Real Property No. 061ABFMO28 with the U. S.
Department of Commerce, NOAA, concerning Automated Surface
Observing System at the Marathon Airport.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing a Joint
Participation Agreement (JPA) for airport pavement condition
analysis/study at Key West International Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 455-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing approval of
Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) for airport funding and
finance assessment, including passenger facility charges (PFC)
study at Key West International and Marathon Airports.
RESOLUTION NO. 456-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing approval of
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement (SJPA) to design,
construct, and install upgraded FAA -approved airport runway and
taxiway guidance signs at Key West International and Marathon
Airports.
RESOLUTION NO. 457-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing approval of
Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) for standard rates and
charges study at Key West International and Marathon Airports.
RESOLUTION NO. 458-1992
See Res. Book No. ill which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved and authorized execution of Second Addendum To
Airport Lease with John Richmond, President of Conch Flyer, Inc.
and Frank Richmond, Vice President of Conch Flyer, Inc. extending
lease for Conch Flyer Lounge at Key West International Airport
for one year.
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Board approved and authorized execution of Amendment To Agreement
C7424 with State of Florida Department of Natural Resources for
removal of derelict vessels for 1991-92 removal year.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the filing of
a Grant Application with the Florida Department of Natural
Resources Boating Improvement Fund and directing execution of
same by proper authorities for the emergency removal of a
derelict vessel in Stock Island.
RESOLUTION NO. 459-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved and authorized execution of Agreement with Frank
Keevan & Son, Inc. for emergency removal of Derelict Vessel
DV091120.
Board approved and authorized execution of Agreement with Mid
Keys Services Inc. concerning transportation services for
Veterans Affairs in accordance with renewal clause #3.
Board approved and authorized execution of Lease Agreement with
United States Coast Guard concerning tower space at the Key Largo
Translator Site.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 460-1992
See Res. Book No. Ill which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the transfer of
funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 461-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 462-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to transfer funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 463-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to transfer funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 464-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 465-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 466-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the filing of
a Grant Application with the Florida Department of Natural
Resources Boating Improvement Fund and directing execution of
same by proper authorities for the installation of U-bolt mooring
anchors at the reef off of Key West.
RESOLUTION NO. 467-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted permission to advertise for Public Hearing a
proposed Ordinance adopting the 1993 Edition of the National
Electric Code.
Board granted permission to advertise for Public Hearing a
proposed Ordinance adopting the 1991 Standard Building Code with
1992 amendments.
Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of $975.00 to
Mark D. Steele inasmuch as it has been determined that a variance
application for Buccaneer Point Lot 36, Block 6 was not required
and the application was withdrawn.
Board approved, per Staff conditions and recommendations, the
Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Kenneth
R. Smith for a detached garage greater than 300 square feet below
base flood elevation (with no plumbing, electrical or mechanical
equipment) on Lot 13, Block 6, Plantation Beach, Plantation Key;
Zoned IS; Coastal Flood Zone AE 8, Panel 1129F.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 468-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 469-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the transfer of
funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 470-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the transfer of
funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 471-1992
See Res. Book No. ill which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 472-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 473-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 474-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the transfer of
funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 475-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 476-1992
See Res. Book No. ill which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to the Central Services Department of the
Public Works Division to purchase the following vehicles from the
State Contractor, Atlantic Ford Truck Sales:
One Ford F-700 Crew Cab Stake Body w/Dump for $34,399
One Ford F-700 Single Cab Flatbed Body w/No Dump for $27,541
Board approved deletion of following property from inventory of
Environmental Management and authorized advertisement for bids
for same:
0976-29 Crusher
Board adopted the following Resolution correcting scrivener's
errors in the per month solid waste collection, disposal, and
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recycling rates for commercial property in the various Solid
Waste Collection Districts.
RESOLUTION NO. 477-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 478-1992
See Res. Book No. Ill which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 479-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 480-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the transfer of
funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 481-1992
See Res. Book No. Ill which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted permission to advertise for Public Hearing a
proposed Ordinance creating Chapter 2, Article XXII, Monroe
County Code, entitled Debarment Or Suspension By The Chief
Procurement Officer and outlining a procedure for the suspension
and disqualification of persons for cause from County contracts;
providing for severability; providing for repeal of all
ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date.
Board adopted the following Resolution reversing the decision of
the Monroe County Planning Commission memorialized in Planning
Commission Resolution No. P22-92 which denied the District School
Board of Monroe County a Minor Conditional Use Permit for an
elementary school on Big Pine Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 482-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board approved Two Penny expenditures in the amount of
$186,302.35 (Input Date 9/18/92), subject to final invoice
approval by the County Finance Department.
Board approved Two Penny expenditures in the amount of $54,384.53
(Input Date 9/18/92), subject to final invoice approval by the
County Finance Department.
Board approved Third Penny expenditures in the amount of
$183,792.56 (Input Date 9/18/92), subject to final invoice
approval by the County Finance Department.
Board approved and authorized execution of Local Major Event
Contract with Key Largo Chamber of Commerce for Island Jubilee
192 (November 6 and 13-15) in an amount not to exceed $32,000
Third Penny.
Board approved an amount not to exceed $1,500 from the existing
Fiscal Year 193 Sales & Marketing Budget to include costs for the
Japanese Super Tour for guides, translations, and signage.
Board approved and authorized execution of Addendum To Contract
with Cellet Travel Services, Ltd., extending their contract for
ninety days, in an amount not to exceed $15,050 to cover their
fee and expenses.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved payment of the following invoices:
1. Rosenman & Colin, in the amount of $227.50,
for legal services regarding the Monroe County
Translator for the month of August 1992.
2. Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey,
Crosland & Bramnick, P.A., in the amount of
$475.07, for legal services regarding personnel
matters for the month of August 1992.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND (501), 13897-#3914, in the amount
of $94,186.62.
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (722), 1138-#140, in the amount
of $7,446.45.
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TRANSLATOR FUND (712), #373-#375, in the amount of
$19,402.81.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (107-111, 116-121), #783-#785,
in the amount of $430,687.93.
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND (002), #436-#437, in the
amount of $31,572.13.
SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE (305), #91-#92, in the
amount of $1,711,679.46.
ROAD AND BRIDGE (102), #724-#726, in the amount of
$126,331.50.
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (503), #195-#198, in the amount of
$64,799.04.
PLANNING, BUILDING, & CODE ENFORCEMENT/PARKS & BEACHES
UNINCORPORATED (716, 717), 1397-#399, in the amount of
$229,165.71.
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS (705, 706, 719), #687-#691, in the
amount of $322,170.85.
MSD TAX DISTRICT (104), #1657-#1659, in the amount of
$374,539.79.
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS (104), #284-#287, in the amount of
$997,611.82.
LAW LIBRARY FUND (103), #375-#377, in the amount of
$2,250.20.
GROUP INSURANCE FUND (502), #531-#534, in the amount of
$374,889.07.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #176792-#178555, in the amount
of $18,790,964.84.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND (101), #1284-#1287, in the amount of
$177,731.16.
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (310-314), #104-#106, in
the amount of $39,322.93.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND (401), #436-#439, in the amount of
$17,054.83.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301), #570-#573, in the amount of
$465,648.06.
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AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND (004), #733-1735, in
the amount of $187,829.26.
VENETIAN SHORES SPEC RD DIST (718), #017-#018, in the amount
of $2,569.77.
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION, Louis O'Connor, Ph.D,
in the amount of $300.00.
COURT -APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Leonard Mikul, in the amount of
$2,190.40; Candida Cobb, in the amount of $1,302.50; Charles L.
Everett, in the amount of $750.00; David L. Manz, in the amount
of $350.00; Leighton G. Morse, in the amount of $295.00; William
Kuypers, in the amount of $738.00; Tegan Slatons, in the amount
of $1,359.50; Jason Smith, in the amount of $350.00; Margaret
Broz, in the amount of $5,607.45; Roberta Fine, in the amount of
$5,331.65; Stephen J. Finta, in the amount of $71.56; Max
Fischer, in the amount of $1,615.00; Stephen Isherwood, in the
amount of $2,817.50; Thornton McDaniel, in the amount of $489.00;
Charles Milligan, in the amount of $500.00; Donald Yates, in the
amount of $533.75; Kathryn Yates, in the amount of $2,514.50.
OTHER EXPENSES, Associated Reporting, in the amount of
$200.00; Associated Investigative Agents, Inc., in the amount of
$157.50; Louis Spallone, in the amount of $500.00; State of
Florida, in the amount of $252.50; Witness Lodging, in the amount
of $848.81.
EXTRADITION, Richard Roth, in the amount of $12,654.14.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court Reporters, in the
amount of $2,504.65; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of
$70.00; Advanced Computer Reporting, in the amount of $162.00;
Lisa Roeser, in the amount of $497.75; Amy Landry, in the amount
of $2,477.25; Broward Reporting Service, in the amount of $31.15;
Tara Martin, in the amount of $362.40; Susan Swann, in the amount
of $50.00.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, J. R. Alayon, in the amount of
$120.00; Ana Ponte, in the amount of $115.00; Juan Borges, in the
amount of $220.00; Eva Carbone, in the amount of $135.00; Colleen
Ellis, in the amount of $25.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of
$35.00; Jose Menendez, in the amount of $365.00; Margarita
Oppermann, in the amount of $190.00; Luis Sanchez, in the amount
of $170.00; Susan Tellez, in the amount of $70.00.
TRAVEL EXPENSE, Witness Travel, in the amount of $4,773.10.
MISCELLANEOUS, Other Expenses, in the amount of $233.04.
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REGULAR WITNESS, Gerod Hooper, in the amount of $310.98;
Witness Payroll, in the amount of $122.25.
EXPERT WITNESS, Care Center For
of $500.00; Richard Hellman, in the
Nathanson, in the amount of $300.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mental Health, in the amount
amount of $250.00; David
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to authorize advertising the necessary
Ordinance regarding reimbursement for relocation expenses for the
newly -hired Solid Waste Operations Manager. 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
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to approve and authorize execution of an
Agreement with the Tavernier Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Corps,
Inc. and Municipal Services Taxing District #5 for fire and
rescue service in Monroe County and reimbursement to the
department for same. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to approve and authorize execution of an
Agreement with Key Largo Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. and
Municipal Services Taxing District 16 for fire and rescue service
in Monroe County and reimbursement to the department for same.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Mayor Harvey to award the following surplus property from the
9/16/92 bid opening to the highest wiling bidder and for
remaining items to be removed from inventory, per Staff
recommendation, except that the graders, the 3-wheel roller and
trailer should be readvertised for bids:
4102-145 1973 Allis Chalmers Grader To Be Readvertised
4102-143 1973 Allis Chalmers Grader To Be Readvertised
4102-157 1973 Lowboy Trailer
0946-005 1985 Dodge Ram 250 Pickup
0930-243 1981 Ford Bronco
0920-272 1980 Dodge Van
1505-001 1984 Dodge Diplomat
0920-273 1980 GE Mobile Radio
4102-115 1972 Galion 3-Wheel Roller
Roll call vote was unanimous.
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To Be Readvertised
No Bids Received
Jerome Baker
$935.00
Thomas Crimmins
$501.00
David Cook
$150.00
David Rossie
$301.00
Nolan Burchill $380.00
Eugene Garcia $127.00
Tom Campbell $150.00
Jerome Baker $137.00
David Cook $100.00
Hildagard Key $175.00
David Walther $ 5.00
David Cook $100.00
Jerome Baker $ 5.25
To Be Readvertised
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner London to adopt the following Resolution denying the
appeal filed by Nancy L. Snowman, d/b/a Nan C's Lunchbox, filed
on March 12, 1992, from the Planning Commission's decision to
deny an alcoholic beverage application dated March 12, 1992,
being Resolution No. P18-92. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner
Cheal
Yes
Commissioner
Jones
No
Commissioner
London
Yes
Commissioner
Stormont
Yes
Mayor Harvey
No
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 483-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Dowling of Mariners Hospital and Jose Gonzalez
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
and seconded by Commissioner Jones to call a Special Meeting on
October 27th at 10:00 a.m. at the Key Largo Library, at which
time all County agencies having interests in matters concerning
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construction of the new Mariners Hospital bring issues to the
table to be resolved and also consideration of Mariners'
requirements in reference to new construction. Motion carried
unanimously. County Staff, Construction Managers, the Clerk and
the County Attorney were requested to meet prior to the meeting
to discuss their concerns.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Community Services Division Director Peter Horton and
Herb Pontin addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Cheal and seconded by Commissioner London to declare an
emergency, waive the Purchasing Policies and Procedures, and
approve and authorize execution of an Agreement with Reef Relief,
Inc. for the installation of sixty U-bolt mooring buoy anchors
along the reef tract south of Key West. 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
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to declare an emergency, waive the
Purchasing Policies and Procedures, and approve and authorize
execution of an Agreement with Reef Relief, Inc. for the
continued maintenance of sixty mooring buoy systems along the
reef tract south of Key West. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Fire Marshal Joe London and Wayne Brackin of SMH
Homestead Hospital addressed the Board regarding the Hospital's
request for permission to use the houseboats and marina
facilities located at the Dade/Monroe County line for emergency
housing for SMH Homestead Hospital doctors, nurses, and employees
displaced due to Hurricane Andrew. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve
and authorize execution of Special Detail Agreement AS AMENDED
between Barefoot Cay Corporation a/k/a Key Largo Marina and the
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
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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 convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioners Mickey Feiner, Hal Halenza, Jack
London, John Stormont, and Chairman Earl Cheal.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halenza and seconded by
Chairman Cheal to award bid to, and approve and authorize
execution of contract with, Dowling Fire Equipment, Inc. for
purchase of two 75-foot Quint Fire Apparatus to be housed in the
Marathon Fire Station and Islamorada Fire Station in the amount
of $719,748.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Safety Division Director Reggie Paros and Randy
Mearns addressed the Board and requested permission for the
Marathon Volunteer Fire Department to enter into an agreement
with American Airlines to use Monroe county Fire Apparatus Tanker
37 for stand-by fire protection during each scheduled landing and
departure at the Marathon Airport. Betty Vail also addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Feiner and seconded by
Commissioner Halenza to approve the request in concept, subject
to the County Attorney preparing the appropriate documents and
bringing them back to the Board for approval. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Halenza to approve and authorize execution of the
following documents:
Agreement with Big Coppitt Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc. to provide fire and rescue
service in Monroe County and reimburse the
department for same
Agreement with Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire
Department to provide fire and rescue
service in Monroe County and reimburse the
department for same
Agreement with Big Pine Key Volunteer Fire
Department to provide fire and rescue
service in Monroe County and reimburse the
department for same
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Agreement with Marathon Volunteer Fire and
Rescue, Inc. to provide fire and rescue
service in Monroe County and reimburse the
department for same
Agreement with Conch Key Volunteer Fire
Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. to
provide fire and rescue service in Monroe
County and reimburse the department for
same
Agreement with Layton Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc. to provide fire and
rescue service in Monroe County and
reimburse the department for same
Agreement with Stock Island Volunteer
Fire Department, Inc. to provide fire and
rescue service in Monroe County and
reimburse the department for same
Agreement with Islamorada Fire and Rescue
Corps, Inc. to provide fire and rescue
service in Monroe County and reimburse
the department for same
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halenza and seconded by
Commissioner Feiner to approve removal of the following property
from the Lower and Middle Keys Ambulance inventory:
1424-32 Mast Suit
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to direct Staff to develop a plan for the
purchase of large -cost capital items to coordinate and phase the
purchase plan with monetary reserves or referendum purchase
options and programs. 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.
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all
Commissioners present.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Jones discussed blasting at the Blue Water
Pit. The following individuals addressed the Board: Ron
Gillman, Attorney Tim Thommes representing Ron Gillman, resident
F. Fernandez, Georgina of Blue Water Trailer Village, Greg
Grimer, Lee Milkey, Dagny Johnson, and Jack Sly. This item was
then postponed until later in the day.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Mary Broske, Bill Irby, Dagny Johnson and Mike Langton
addressed the Board regarding Grants Management. Motion was made
by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner London to
approve and authorize execution of the Consulting Agreement with
Langton Associates, Inc. to provide grant consulting services to
Monroe County for the year from 11/20/92 to 11/19/93, WITH THE
INCLUSION OF EXHIBITS A AND B. Roll call vote was unanimous.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MR/G
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve the following items:
Schedule of Values for Acme Chute Company's
Contract No. KJ-012 on the New Detention
Facility.
Schedule of Values for Lyle Painting's
Contract No. KJ-025 on the New Detention
Facility.
Approval of and authorization to execute
Change Order No. 01-004-004 in the increased
amount of $3,350.50, Unsuitable Material
Excavation/Disposal, to Contract No. KJ-001
Site Grading and Caissons for the New
Detention Facility.
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
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MISCELLANEOUS
Susan Olsen addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to
approve Agenda Item M-10 and to include in the list of approved
project the Upper Keys Seafood Festival at $10,000 in District V.
During discussion, the second was withdrawn and the motion died
for lack of a second. Motion was then made by Commissioner
London and seconded by Commissioner Jones to direct the Organized
Fishermen of Florida to apply to District 5 for funding for the
festival with the help of Susan Olsen and a strong recommendation
from the Board of County Commissioners in support of providing
the funding and with a letter signed by the Mayor encouraging the
support of the event. 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
No
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to approve the Cultural Umbrella
recommendations for funding in the total amount of $294,930.00.
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
No
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner London addressed the Board regarding the
problem of trash build-up along US-1 bridges. Bill Dalton,
Executive Director of Clean Florida Keys, Inc. also addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature
to District #6 DOT and another letter to the Department of
Natural Resources indicating the Board's very strong position on
this matter. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division Director Peter Horton and Betty Vail addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to approve the report announcing the Marathon
Airport Open house to be held on November 21, 1992. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to adopt the following Resolution authorizing
the Mayor to approve the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) to
clear and grubb runway transitional areas and construct and
install obstruction lights at Marathon Airport. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 484-1992
See Res. Book No. Ill which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to adopt the following Resolution authorizing
the Mayor to approve the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) to
renovate existing passenger terminal building at Marathon
Airport. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 485-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of Monroe County a
Joint Participation Agreement between the County and the Florida
Department of Transportation regarding the construction of a
building for airport rescue fire fighting vehicles at Marathon
Airport. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 486-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of Monroe County a
Joint Participation Agreement between the County and the Florida
Department of Transportation regarding the construction of a
perimeter security fence at Marathon Airport. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 487-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of Monroe County a
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Joint Participation Agreement between the County and the Florida
Department of Transportation regarding the purchase of airport
rescue fire fighting vehicles at Marathon Airport. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 488-1992
See Res. Book No. ill which is incorporated herein by reference.
A representative from TLC Nursery addressed the Board.
Division Director Peter Horton addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to adopt the following Resolution authorizing
the Mayor to approve the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) to
construct a vegetative noise/visual buffer and an airport utility
road at Marathon Airport and authorizing Staff to proceed to
obtain engineering estimates. 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. 489-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Division Director Peter Horton and Marathon Airport
Manager Charles Knighton addressed the Board regarding the
Aircraft T-Hangar Project at the Marathon Airport. Tom Styer
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to approve the execution of a PSO
for the Airport Consultant to proceed with the design phase.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve the Bayshore Manor Respite Care
Program and to include the necessary data that will prove that
there will be no additional costs. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to obtain a written opinion from the Clerk
and the County Attorney as to whether or not anyone other than
the County can commit to contractual agreements on behalf of the
Board of County Commissioners and to also adopt the following
Resolution authorizing the Department of Social Services to admit
into Bayshore Manor on a daily basis certain clients for daily
respite care (day care) and establishing the conditions for such
admissions. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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RESOLUTION NO. 490-1992
See Res. Book No. Ill which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Mayor Harvey to adopt the following Resolution concerning the
transfer of funds regarding the Key West Airport lawsuit. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 491-1992
See Res. Book No. 111 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner London discussed an appeal process for
code enforcement cases assigned to an attorney. The matter was
referred to Code Enforcement Director Marty Arnold and County
Attorney Randy Ludacer for their recommendations.
Commissioner Cheal led a discussion regarding
duplication of government services. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Jones that the
concept be approved in principle and that the County Attorney
draft a Resolution to appoint a task force with members to be
appointed by the U. S. Representative, State Senator, State
Representative, Board of County Commissioners, and the City
Commission. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor Harvey
Motion failed.
Cheal
Yes
Jones
No
London
No
Stormont
No
No
Commissioner Cheal discussed a post -hurricane approach
to the Comprehensive Plan based on Hurricane Andrew. The
following individuals addressed the Board: Joel Rosenblatt, Thea
Ramsey, George Kundtz of the Florida Keys Citizens Coalition, Vic
Anderson, Bill Smith of the Contractors Association, Linda
Jensen, Dagny Johnson of the Upper Keys Citizens Association.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to adopt a Resolution initiating the
necessary actions to prohibit any new residential or commercial
development and establish a procedure for the purchase of
undeveloped land for preservation. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
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Commissioner Cheal
Yes
Commissioner Jones
No
Commissioner London
No
Commissioner Stormont
No
Mayor Harvey
No
Motion failed.
The Board returned to the matter of the blasting at the
Blue Water Pit. Growth Management Division Director Bob Herman,
Ronnie Gillman, Tim Thommes, and Dagny Johnson of the Upper Keys
Citizens Association addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Mayor Harvey to continue this
item to November 17th. Roll call vote was unanimous.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve the statement that the Board has
"No Objection" to the City of Key West's initiatives to dispose
of their solid waste ash/residue outside of Monroe County and
directs the County Administrator to so advise the Okeechobee
County Manager. Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded
by Commissioner London to accept Staff recommendation to approve
the attached Funding Plan for Harry Harris Park Improvements,
including the transfer of $50,000 of Fund 304 Contingency into
Harry Harris Park Improvement account. (See Exhibit B attached
hereto and made part hereof.) Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Pat McNeese and Herb Pontin addressed the Board about
the ADID contractor selection. Motion was made by Commissioner
London and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to turn the
selection of the contractor over to the EPA. During discussion,
the motion was withdrawn. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones
and seconded by Commissioner London to select Dames & Moore.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Cheal
No
Commissioner
Jones
Yes
Commissioner
London
Yes
Commissioner
Stormont
No
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Motion carried.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
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Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve the following items:
An allocation for telemarketing phone bills for
the Key West Chamber in an amount not to exceed
$4,200.00, Third Penny, for District Tele-
marketing Allocation
An allocation for telemarketing phone bills for
the Lower Keys Chamber in an amount not to
exceed $1,200.00
An allocation for telemarketing phone bills for
the Marathon Chamber in an amount not to exceed
$2,141.00
An allocation for telemarketing phone bills for
the Islamorada Chamber in an amount not to
exceed $2,100.00, Third Penny, for District
Telemarketing Allocation
An allocation for telemarketing phone bills for
the Key Largo Chamber in an amount not to exceed
$4,552.45, Third Penny, for District Tele-
marketing Allocation
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Herb Pontin and George Garrett addressed the Board
regarding reconsideration of the National Coastal Resources
Research and Development Institute (NCRI) grant. Commissioner
Cheal discussed the item. No action was taken.
Commissioner Cheal discussed plans for a landing strip
in the Upper Keys. No action was taken.
Commissioner Cheal discussed a proposed Resolution
requesting the South Florida Regional Planning Council and the
Department of Community Affairs to work together to re-evaluate
hurricane evacuation plans for entire Southeast Florida. No
action was taken.
Commissioner Cheal discussed the development of a
master list of all County -owned properties and the conduct of a
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title search so the master list will reflect any restrictions.
No action was taken.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to approve the formation of a task force from
members of the County Administrator's staff, the County
Attorney's office and the Land Authority's Executive Director to
develop a plan to phase out the Boot Key Bridge and report to the
Board at each Marathon meeting until the plan is implemented.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Cheal discussed changes to the budgeting
method. This matter was referred to the County Administrator.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner London to approve extension of the term of Planning
Commission appointee, Monica Haskell, until January 31, 1993.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to identify a source of funding for the
provision of playground equipment for the County -owned park in
Palm Villa Subdivision on Big Pine Key so that Public Works may
proceed with the project as soon as possible. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Harvey discussed the publication of a list of
volunteers during Hurricane Andrew. This matter was referred to
the County Administrator.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Tom Brown, County Administrator, discussed an article
in the Florida Environmental Magazine concerning a conclusion
that to widen the 18-Mile Stretch would result in a serious loss
of wetlands.
Mr. Brown also discussed his receipt of the draft of
the Final Order of the Career Service Council's action concerning
the George Harper case. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones
and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to authorize the filing of an
appeal if the County Attorney and the County's labor lawyer
believe that the Order is appealable. Roll call vote -was
unanimous.
The County Administrator discussed possible requests
for special legislative issues and appropriations of the Florida
Legislature. No action was taken.
The Board discussed a $500.00 check received from
Hamilton County to assist Monroe County as a result of Hurricane
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Andrew. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to approve the use of the funds for awards to
individuals who provided service during the emergency. Motion
carried unanimously.
COUNTY CLERK
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to officially approve Minutes of the
following meetings of the Board of County Commissioners:
8/31/92, 9/4/92, 9/10/92, 9/15/92, 9/16/92
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
FUNDING PLAN
HARRY HARRIS PARK IMPROVEMENTS
PROPOSED FUNDING
SOURCES
IMPACT
CAPITAL
TASK
ITEM
AMOUNT'
TDC FEES
FUND
I. a
Dredging
10,500
X
I. b
Flushing Struc
21,500
X
I. c
Groin Reconstr.
140,000
X
II. a
Dune Constr.
40,000
X
II. b
Dune Crossover
10,500
x
II. c
Dune Landscaping
32,500
X
II. d
Shoreline-RipRap
180,000
II. a
Observation Piers
100,000
II. f
Board Walks
119,000
III.a
Boat Dock
22,500
X
III.b
Boat Ramp
34,500
X
III.c
Channel Markers
10,000
X
IV. a
Landscaping
145,000
IV. b
Irrigation
32,000
V. a
Add. Parking
60,000
V. b
New Driveway
7,500
V. c
New Trailer Pking
54,000
VI. a
Picnic Shelters
68,000
VI. b
2nd Floor Conces.
45,500
VI. c
Bathroom Improvmt.
32,500
VII.a
Add Picnic Items
22,500
X
VII.b
Add Bollards/Sign
7,500
X
VII.c
New 24" Rdway Cul
3,500
X
TOTALS
50,500
30,000 274,000
NOTE:
Tasks II d, e, f; IV, V, and VI have not
been approved by
the BOCC and, therefore, are
not funded.
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