11/18/1992 RegularMINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, November 18, 1992
Key Largo
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. on the above date in the
Monroe County Library in Key Largo. Present and answering to
roll call were Commissioner Earl Cheal, Commissioner Shirley
Freeman, Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner Mary Kay
Reich, and Mayor Jack London. 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 Harvey to approve Additions, Corrections and
Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds.
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RESOLUTION NO. 545-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No.
218-1992 concerning the Fair Share Improvement Trust Fund
#313/Solid Waste.
RESOLUTION NO. 546-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution No.
220-1992 concerning the Fair Share Improvement Trust Fund - Parks
Fund #311.
RESOLUTION NO. 547-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the transfer of
funds for Fiscal Year 1992.
RESOLUTION NO. 548-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds for Marathon Airport Fund #403 for Fiscal
Year 1993.
RESOLUTION NO. 549-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 550-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 551-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 552-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 553-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 554-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 555-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 556-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds for Key West Airport Fund 1404 for Fiscal
Year 1993.
RESOLUTION NO. 557-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 558-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 559-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 560-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 561-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 562-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 563-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the transfer of
funds for Fiscal Year 1993.
RESOLUTION NO. 564-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 565-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 566-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 567-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the submission
of a Grant Application to the Department of Commerce, Economic
Development Administration, Economic Development Assistance
Program to secure financial assistance for Monroe County in an
amount of up to and including $125,0000 for the development and
implementation of local economic adjustment strategies in
response to the sudden and severe economic dislocation
accompanying Hurricane Andrew.
RESOLUTION NO. 568-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the execution
of Amendment #2 to the Florida Recreation Development Assistance
Project No. F90-105.
RESOLUTION NO. 569-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved and authorized execution of Service Agreement
between H.T.E., Inc. and Monroe County providing for Standard
Software Service on the AS/400 applications for a period of
twelve months from November 1, 1991 through October 31, 1992 in
the amount of $5,100.00.
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Board granted approval to remove the following surplus property
from the inventory of Environmental Management:
0970-89 Walnut Desk
Board approved and authorized execution of Addendum to Contract
Agreement with U. S. Coast Guard correcting the coordinates
listed for the North Key Largo Translator Site.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the execution
of the Department of Community Affairs Fiscal Year 1993 Anti -Drug
Abuse Grant Agreement for Program Administration.
RESOLUTION NO. 570-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to award bid to DuPont for the purchase of
Clinical Chemistry Analyzer in an amount not to exceed $125,000
for the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District.
Board adopted the following Resolution recognizing, thanking and
commending President, Dr. Modesto A. Maidique and the Staff of
Florida International University for their excellent cooperation
and assistance in the use of the University Park Campus and the
Primera Casa Building for mass sheltering of Monroe County
residents during Hurricane Andrew; and requesting their continued
support and cooperation in future such efforts.
RESOLUTION NO. 571-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved and authorized execution of Employment Agreement
with David P. Kirwan, P.A. for legal services to the Code
Enforcement Board.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the filing of
a Grant Application with the Florida Department of Natural
Resources Boating Improvement Fund and directing the execution of
the same by the proper authorities for the removal of 54 Derelict
Vessels located from Boca Chica Channel to the waters surrounding
Key West, Wisteria Island, and Tank Island to the West.
RESOLUTION NO. 572-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to close all County library branches on
December 26, 1992.
Board approved and authorized execution of Amendment 11 to
Contract KG-251 with The Alliance For Aging, Inc. regarding the
OAA funds for Title C-1, C-2 Nutrition Program and Title III-D
Homemaker Program for Calendar Year 1992.
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Board approved and authorized execution of Amendment #1 to
Contract between the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
and Hospice of the Florida Keys d/b/a Visiting Nurses Association
of the Florida Keys.
Board approved and authorized execution of Amendment to Agreement
for renewal with G. A. Food Service, Inc. for meal service at
Bayshore Manor for 1993.
Board approved ratification of Agreement with Raymond M.
Sullivan, Resident, for admission into Bayshore Manor.
Board granted approval to rescind Interlocal Agreement with
Osceola County and the Osceola County Industrial Development
Authority.
Board adopted the following Resolution repealing Resolution No.
439-1992 and authorizing the approval of an amended Interlocal
Agreement by and among Monroe County, Florida, Osceola County,
Florida and the Osceola County Industrial Development Authority.
RESOLUTION NO. 573-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved and authorized execution of an amended Interlocal
Agreement between Monroe County, Osceola County and the Osceola
County Industrial Development Authority.
Board approved, per Staff conditions and recommendations, the
Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Monroe
County for the addition of handicap bathrooms to existing pre -
FIRM public bath facility, Sombrero Beach, Boot Key.
Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of $805.75 to
Kenneth R. Smith inasmuch as it has been determined that an error
was made by the Building Department in issuing a permit for an
accessory structure to his single-family residence.
Board authorized payment of refund to Joan R. Lord in the amount
of $250.00 for political sign bond.
Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of $300.00 to J.
P. Strode & Associates, Inc. inasmuch as the same permit was
issued twice in error on Lot 9 and N. 1/2 of Lot 8, Block 10,
Ocean Reef.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing declaring
the intent of the Board of County Commissioners to levy non -
ad valorem assessment in Winston Waterways Subdivision for road
improvements.
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Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing for
December 8, 1992 at 5:05 p.m. regarding a Budget Amendment for
the One -Cent Infrastructure Fund #304.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing for
December 8, 1992 at 5:05 p.m. regarding a Budget Amendment for
the Supplement to the General Fund - Libraries - Fund #002.
Board granted approval to advertise a Request For Proposals for
security services at Duck Key.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids to complete Lower
Matecumbe Beach Improvements.
Board granted approval to advertise for Public Hearing a proposed
Ordinance amending Monroe County Code Section 12-31 to clarify
language that no occupational license is required for fortune-
tellers, clairvoyants, etc.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 574-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 575-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 576-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 577-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 578-1992
RESOLUTION NO. 579-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution establishing a 20 miles
per hour speed limit at Key West International Airport;
regulating the parking of vehicles at such Airport and providing
for the towing of vehicles parked in violation of this Resolution
and providing for certain penalties for the owners or operators
of vehicles parked in violation of this Resolution; providing for
severability; and providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 580-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to advertise for Public Hearing a proposed
Ordinance establishing civil non -criminal fines for violation of
traffic regulations at Key West International Airport.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the transfer of
funds for Fiscal Year 1992.
RESOLUTION NO. 581-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the transfer of
funds for Fiscal Year 1993.
RESOLUTION NO. 582-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board granted request for following expenditures from Law
Enforcement Trust Fund:
$1350.00 - Cost of five Motorola MT1000 collar radio
mikes. These are small, concealable radio
rigs which can be inconspicuously worn by
officers involved in undercover or sur-
veillance work.
$1250.00 - Cost of a long-distance multi -purpose
viewing scope suitable for use with a video
camera, as well as on its own.
$1850.00 - This is the price of a Model TX-788AT
microphone and alarm tone transmitter for
use in undercover work.
$1500.00 - These funds will be given to Explorer
Post 905 of the Boy Scouts of America.
This is the organization which sponsors the
Sheriff's Cadet Program. The money will be
divided equally between the three districts,
and used for the purchase of raincoats, tee-
shirts, other equipment and educational
materials for the cadets.
$1500.00 - This sum will be given as seed money to the
Upper Keys Youth Association, Inc. This group
is a properly registered non-profit organiza-
tion intended to provide recreational and
educational programs to youth in the Upper
Keys area.
$2365.00 - This represents the cost of an 8mm video
camera and recorder rig, as well as a
camera unit and three long-range lenses for
surveillance work.
$4000.00 - This is the cost of a Dell laptop computer
and related equipment which will be used in
support of the Forfeiture Unit.
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$2450.00 - This sum will be used to purchase several
items of equipment for the District I
Detective Unit. They consist of two Motorola
G. S. Classic cellular telephones, six Olympus
Model L2000LM microcassette recorders, two
Olympus Model T10100LM microcassette
transcribers, one Minolta Freedom Zoom 105
camera with a databack option which
imprints the date and time on the photograph
and a Polaroid Spectra standup camera which
will be used to make quick, color copies of
mug shots and prisoner file photos for
photo lineups and other uses.
$10034.00 - This is cost, including the trade-in of
existing equipment, of installing a King
RDS-81 color radar in the Piper Navaho
aircraft. This new unit has significantly
enhanced capabilities as compared with the
current equipment.
$1500.00 - This amount previously authorized for use by
the Marathon Youth Club for the purchase of a
video camera rig to be utilized instead for
balls, bats and other sports equipment. The
previously allocated money has not been spent
and the Youth Club has decided that it could
make better use of sporting equipment instead
of video gear.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Board authorized and approved execution of Deductive Change Order
No. 01-002-003 to Contract No. KJ-002 with Shoreline of the
Florida keys, Inc. d/b/a Benson Electric, Site Electrical, in the
amount of $1,500.00 inasmuch as Benson could not complete
installation of temporary power system due to delays in erection
of the precast concrete at the New County Detention Facility.
Board authorized and approved execution of Change Order No. 01-
002-004 to Contract No. KJ-002 with Shoreline of the Florida
Keys, Inc. d/b/a Benson Electric, Site Electric, in the increased
amount of $2,700.00 and Change Order No. 01-005-006 to Contract
No. KJ-005 with Pomco Associates, Precast Concrete, in the
decreased amount of $2,700.00 for the New Detention Facility.
Board authorized Final payment, including release of all
retention, to Shoreline of the Florida Keys, Inc. d/b/a Benson
Electric for Contract KJ-002 for the New Detention Facility in
the amount of $12,218.45.
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Board approved Schedule of Values for First Choice Roofing,
Contract No. KJ-022, for the New Detention Facility.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No. 01-
008-005 to Contract No. KJ-008, Prime Electrical, with J. F. Hoff
Electric Company, in the increased amount of $7,500.00 for the
New Detention Facility.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No. 16-
001-009 to Contract No. AP-001, Parking Lot Improvements for the
Key West Airport, with Toppino's Inc. in the decreased amount of
$1,000.00.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No. 16-
001-010 to Contract No. AP-001, Parking Lot Improvements for the
Key West Airport, with Toppino's Inc. in the increased amount of
$25,500.00 plus 21 days.
Board authorized Final Payment, including release of all
retention, to Toppino's Inc. for the Parking Lot Improvements at
the Key West International Airport in the amount of $80,380.48.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council
expenditures in the amount of $442,714.05 (Input Date 10/26/92),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council
expenditures in the amount of $167,819.59 (Input Date 10/26/92),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council
expenditures in the amount of $329,073.57 (Input Date 10/26/92),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved a DAC I allocation in an amount not to exceed
$169,000.00, FY 193, from Capital Projects, for the Custom House
Project.
Board approved a DAC I allocation in an amount not to exceed
$7,500.00, FY 193, from the Advertising Budget Reserves to fund
the Pelican Path Brochure.
Board approved a DAC V allocation in an amount not to exceed
$20,000.00, FY 193, to support an advertising campaign for small
properties from Advertising Reserves.
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Board approved a DAC V allocation in an amount not to exceed
$10,000.00, FY -93, for cable advertising from Reserves for
District allocation.
Board approved an amount not to exceed $75.00 for a waterproof
security mailbox with a lock to be mounted on the outside of the
Administrative Office door.
Board adopted the following Resolution waiving any conflict of
interest for Mayor Samuel Feiner as Chairman of the Monroe County
Tourist Development Council serving as Chairman of the Board of
3406 North Roosevelt Boulevard Corporation which is funded by the
Monroe County Tourist Development Council to provide personnel
services to the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 583-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved payment of $26,594.67 to Keys Advertising &
Marketing, Inc. for purchase of assets (equipment, supplies,
software) for use by Tourist Development Council Administrative
Office.
COMMISSIONERS$ ITEMS
Board approved appointment of Doug Jones to the Joint City/County
Crime Task Force.
Board approved appointment of Don DeMaria to the Marine and Port
Advisory Committee.
Board approved appointment of Brenda Shamblin to the Joint
City/County Crime Task Force.
Board approved reappointment of Kermit Lewin to the Library
Advisory Board.
Board granted authorization for any Commissioner to attend the
Florida Association of Counties' "The 1993 Legislative
Conference, December 2 - 4, 1992."
Board granted permission for Mayor London's travel on November
13th to FAC Legislative Committee.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved payment of the following invoices:
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1. Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey,
Crosland & Bramnick, P.A., in the amount
of $11,989.75, for legal services regarding
personnel matters for the month of October,
1992.
2. Public Financial Management, Inc., in the
amount of $2,761.25, for financial advisory
services for the month of September, 1992.
3. Rosenman & Colin, in the amount of $292.50,
for legal services concerning the Monroe
County Translator for the month of September
1992.
Board approved following schedule of 1993 BOCC Meeting Dates and
Agenda Deadlines:
Agenda
Add -On
Meeting Date
Deadline
Deadline
Location
1/19-1/20/93
1/8/93
1/13/93*
Key Largo Library
2/9-2/10/93
1/29/93
2/4/93
KCB City Hall
3/2-3/3/93
2/19/93
2/25/93
KW Courtroom B
3/23-3/24/93
3/12/93
3/18/93
Key Largo Library
4/13-4/14/93
4/2/93
4/7/93*
KCB City Hall
5/4-5/5/93
4/23/93
4/29/93
KW Courtroom B
5/25-5/26/93
5/14/93
5/19/93*
Key Largo Library
6/15-6/16/93
6/4/93
6/10/93
KCB City Hall
7/6-7/7/93
6/25/93
6/30/93*
KW Courtroom B
7/27-7/28/93
7/16/93
7/22/93
Key Largo Library
8/17-8/18/93
8/6/93
8/12/93
KCB City Hall
9/7-9/8/93
8/27/93
9/1/93*
KW Courtroom B
9/28-9/29/93
9/17/93
9/23/93
Key Largo Library
10/19-10/20/93
10/7/93*
10/14/93
KCB City Hall
11/9-11/10/93
10/29/93
11/4/93
KW Courtroom B
11/30-12/1/93
11/18/93
11/23/93*
Key Largo Library
12/21-12/22/93
12/10/93
12/16/93
KCB City Hall
* = Change
due to holiday
First day meetings commence at 1:00 p.m. and
second day
meetings commence at 9:00
a.m.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND (501), #3922-#3928, in the amount
of $30,738.82.
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UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (144), #145-#146, in the amount
of $2,888.35.
TRANSLATOR FUND (142), #379-#381, in the amount of
$9,121.09.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (107-111, 116-121), #789-#792,
in the amount of $786,541.66.
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND (002), #441-#443, in the
amount of $49,191.97.
FL TRUST FUND (600, 601), $1030, in the amount of
$22,757.00.
SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE (305), #97-#100, in the
amount of $682,915.73
ROAD AND BRIDGE OPERATING (102), #730-#733, in the amount of
$143,472.23.
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (503), #203-#205, in the amount of
$117,819.08.
PLANNING, BUILDING, & CODE ENFORCEMENT/PARRS & BEACHES
UNINCORPORATED (148, 147), #403-#407, in the amount of
$238,969.59.
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS (145, 146, 141), #696-#698, in the
amount of $153,497.46.
MSD TAX DISTRICT (414), #1667-#1669, in the amount of
$629,024.27.
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS (414), #291-#292, in the amount of
$121,919.28.
LAW LIBRARY FUND (103), #381-#383, in the amount of
$1,400.35.
GROUP INSURANCE FUND (502), #539-#543, in the amount of
$8,425.45.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #178959-#180716, in the amount
of $6,568,459.44.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND (101), #1289-#1291, in the amount of
$2,480,259.58.
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (130-134), #110-#111, in
the amount of $28,397.84.
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CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND (401), #443-#446, in the amount of
$10,232.13.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301), #577-#580, in the amount of
$539,377.24.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND (004), #752-#757, in
the amount of $116,671.18.
VENETIAN SHORES SPEC RD DIST (149), #021, in the amount of
$4,448.93.
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION, Louis O'Connor, Ph.D,
in the amount of $300.00; Guillermo Marcovici, in the amount of
$800.00; Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, in the amount of
$500.00.
COURT -APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Maria Betancourt, in the amount
of $3,305.00; Candida Cobb, in the amount of $1,550.00; Leonard
Mikul, in the amount of $4,127.45; Leighton Morse, in the amount
of $2,792.00; John Rotolo, in the amount of $765.00; Jason Smith,
in the amount of $700.00; Timothy Nicholas Thomes, in the amount
of $2 „ 438.14; Charles Everett, in the amount of $1,657.00;
Weiner, Robbins, Tunkey, Ross, Amsel & Raben, in the amount of
$1,534.00; Kathryn Yates, in the amount of $419.00; Laurie Hall,
in the amount of $500.00; Thornton McDaniel, in the amount of
$538.00; Diana Curtis Reif, in the amount of $1,484.00; Max
Fischer, in the amount of $590.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Louis Spallone, in the amount of $3,250.00;
Witness Lodging, in the amount of $189.00; State of Florida, in
the amount of $170.75; David Burns Investigations, in the amount
of $120.00.
EXTRADITION, Richard Roth, in the amount of $2,675.62.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court Reporters, in the
amount of $1,410.25; Kathleen Fegers, in the amount of $830.25;
Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $570.00; Amy Landry, in
the amount of $1,201.50; Nancy Maleske, in the amount of
$1,830.75; Lisa Roeser, in the amount of $550.00.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, J. R. Alayon, in the amount of
$210.00; Eva Carbone, in the amount of $200.00; Maurene Freedman,
in the amount of $25.00; Henry Leger, in the amount of $483.35;
Roslyn Lemieux, in the amount of $25.00; Mayda Maloney, in the
amount of $60.00; Jose Menendez, in the amount of $355.00;
Margarita Oppermann, in the amount of $600.00; Susan Tellez, in
the amount of $335.00; William Waddell, in the amount of $60.00;
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Juli Barish, in the amount of $25.00; Juan Borges, in the amount
of $25.00.
TRAVEL EXPENSE, Witness Travel, in the amount of $913.00.
EXPERT WITNESS, Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount
of $750.00; Tanju T. Mishara, in the amount of $500.00; Richard
Hellmann, in the amount of $250.00.
REGULAR WITNESS FEES, in the amount of $178.00.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 584-1992
See Res. Book No. 112 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board officially approved Minutes of the following meetings of
the Board of County Commissioners:
10/5/92, 10/6/92, 10/7/92,
10/16/92, 10/26/92, 10/27/92
Board officially approved Bond for Harry Knight, Tax Collector.
Board officially approved Bond for Danny Kolhage, Clerk of the
Circuit Court.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Dent Pierce addressed the Board regarding the revised
Seven -Year Roadway/Bicycle Path Plan. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Reich to approve
with the additions of Industrial Road on Big Pine Key to be
included in the current year and the repaving of Coco Plum Road
Bike Path in Year 5. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Mayor London to approve settlement of $4,800.00 for the
collection of a Code Enforcement lien on the property of John R.
and Susan Shanor as outlined in a letter from Alfred K. Frigola
to the Code Enforcement Department dated October 20, 1992. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner
Cheal
Yes
Commissioner
Freeman
Yes
Commissioner
Harvey
No
Commissioner
Reich
Yes
Mayor London
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Mayor London to approve settlement of $3,000.00 for the
collection of a Code Enforcement lien on the property of Doug and
Rise Graham as outlined in a letter from Alfred K. Frigola to
Attorney Franklin D. Greenman dated October 21, 1992. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Cheal
Yes
Commissioner
Freeman
Yes
Commissioner
Harvey
No
Commissioner
Reich
Yes
Mayor London
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to approve and authorize execution of Change
Order Number 3 to the contract with D. L. Porter Construction,
Inc. regarding the Key West Library Renovation in the additional
amount of $8,154.00 and twenty-four days. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to grant approval to advertise for bids for
the purchase of up to twenty roll -off open top containers.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Cheal discussed the proposed Contract with
Joe Beuchat regarding computer programs necessary to develop and
implement an Integrated Criminal Justice Information System.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to refer the contract to the County Attorney
for further definition of the scope of work, but to authorize
payment to continue under the terms of the previous contract.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to accept Staff recommendation to authorize
a Department of Environmental Regulation a waiver to Chapter 120
(F.S.) extending the decision deadline on permit application for
renourishment of Smathers Beach until May 15, 1993. Motion
carried unanimously.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to continue until later in the afternoon the
matter regarding a telemarketing contract with USA 800. Motion
carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney Randy Ludacer discussed the suit
concerning Mr. Farrugia regarding a Land Use matter. He
indicated that the County's Land Use Attorney, Jimmy Hendrick,
had a conflict and could not represent the County on this case
and asked the Board's direction. After discussion, the County
Attorney was directed to refer the matter to Mr. Apgar.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Cheal discussed using Robert's Rules of
Order Newly Revised 1990 Edition to conduct Board, subordinate
Board, and Committee meetings. The County Attorney advised that
the Board had already adopted that version of Robert's Rules of
Order, as they are modified by the Board's Administrative
Procedures. No further action was taken.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator Tom Brown discussed a delay in the
construction of the Marathon Regional Government Center due to
problems associated with Hurricane Andrew. It is now estimated
that substantial completion will occur on April 2nd and final
completion on May 2nd.
Mr. Brown discussed the Commissioners' Aides positions
and, specifically, the aide to former Commissioner Jones. Motion
was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to approve the recommendation of the County Administrator
for the creation of the position of Office Manager in the
Information Systems Division as required. Joe Bell addressed the
Board. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Cheal
Yes
Commissioner
Freeman
Yes
Commissioner
Harvey
No
Commissioner
Reich
No
Mayor London
No
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Motion failed. Motion was then made by Mayor London and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to postpone until the meeting of Thursday,
November 19th. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve Commissioners Mary Kay Reich and
Earl Cheal to the South Florida Regional Planning Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to approve the reappointment of Lou Hernandez,
Howard Post and Bruce Waite to the Private Industry Council of
South Florida. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Harvey nominated City Commissioner Harry
Bethel to serve on the Tourist Development Council as a
replacement to Otha Cox in the category of Municipal Official.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
John O'Brien addressed the Board regarding the Survey
Report from O'Brien and Associates. No action was taken.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to add an item to the Agenda concerning
handicap access to the Key Largo Library. Motion carried
unanimously. Commissioner Harvey discussed some complaints that
she had received concerning the lack of adequate handicap access
to the Key Largo Library. The matter was referred to the County
Administrator.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to approve the execution of the Telemarketing
Agreement with USA 800, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$194,000.00 to replace the previously approved contract and to
rescind the previously approved contract in order to revise the
insurance requirements. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
Ann Rhodes of HRS presented Stephanie Walters to the
Board. Ms. Walters briefly addressed the Board. Motion was made
by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to
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confirm the appointment of Stephanie A. Walters as Administrator
of the Monroe County Health Department. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The Board resumed discussion of the position of Office
Manager in the Information Systems Division. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
approve the creation of the position of Information Systems
Coordinator as required. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney Ludacer discussed the Mariners Hospital
construction and financing situation. Chuck Tittle, attorney
representing the Keys Hospital Foundation, addressed the Board.
Charlene Regan and Joan Spring also addressed the Board. Earl
Holland of HMA addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey tc
authorize an extension of time for the County Attorney to
negotiate with the Hospital Foundation to the next meeting in
three weeks' time. Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Division Director Barry Boldissar addressed the Board
concerning alternative disposal options received in response to
RFP's for solid waste processing and waste reduction facility.
George Kundtz and Al Griffin addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Mayor London to have
the Solid Waste Task Force hear the presentation of the top three
bidders, visit sites, and develop recommendations backs to the
Board and the Board hear the top three firms. During discussion,
the motion was amended t have the Board of County Commissioners
hear the presentations and visit the sites. During discussion,
motion was made by Mayor Harvey to amend to include the top three
proposals except those involving composting. Motion to amend
died for lack of a second. After further discussion, the second
was withdrawn from the original motion and the original motion
died for lack of a second. Motion was made by Mayor London and
seconded by Commissioner Reich that the Board of County
Commissioners hear the presentations from the top three proposals
at a Special Meeting to be called in the future. Motion carried
unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance
adopting and ratifying certain Land Development Regulation
Amendments. Proofs of publication were noted for the record.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Mayor
London to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. The
following persons addressed the Board: Cleare Filer, Fred
Tittle, Coleman Munroe representing Upper Keys Habitat for
Humanity, Paul Safer, Carrie Roberts of the Dolphin Research
Center, and Dagny Johnson of the Upper Keys Citizens Association.
After further discussion, motion was made by Mayor London and
seconded by Commissioner Cheal to continue the Public Hearing to
November 19th at 9:00 a.m. at the Key Colony Beach City Hall.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.