08/11/1999 Regular
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, August 11, 1999
Key Largo, Florida
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A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 10:00 A.M., on the above date, at the
Key Largo Library. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioner Shirley Freeman, Commissioner George Neugent,
Commissioner Mary Kay Reich, Commissioner Nora Williams and Mayor
Wilhelmina Harvey. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk;
Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James T. Hendrick, County
Attorney; James Roberts, County Administrator; County Staff,
members of the press and radio; and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of
Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda.
taken with the following results:
and seconded by
all Additions,
Roll call vote was
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Harvey Yes
Motion carried.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of an award to Mariners Hospital of
Plantation Key by the BOCC and "The Florida Keys Council for
People with Disabilities" (FKCFPWD), Chairman Charles Ingraham.
This award recognizes the efforts of Mariners Hospital in
assisting and hiring the physically disabled of Monroe County.
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BULK
APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner williams granting approval of the following items by
unanimous consent:
Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from
inventory via disposal/destruction and advertising for bids and
accepting bids. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Workers' Compensation excess
coverage with National Union Fire Insurance Company (AIG) in the
amount of $94,670.00, with a self-insured retention of
$250,000.00, effective 10/1/99 to 9/30/2000.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Service Agreement Renewal for Insurance Servicing
and Adjusting Company (ISAC) to provide third party
administrative services for workers' compensation for an
additional three year term.
Board granted approval to advertise and to award bid
and to enter into Contract with lowest responsive bidder for
security fence for Bayshore Manor and authorization for Mayor to
execute same.
Board granted approval to issue a Purchase Order in the
total amount of $129,300.18 to Motorola Inc., for the purchase,
delivery and antenna installation of UHF Two-Way Radio Equipment
for EMS.
Board granted approval to renew the Lease Agreement
with Deputy Dawn Agusto to reside in one side of the duplex
located on the Marr property, for an amount of rent and utilities
totaling $400.00 per month, and authorization for the Mayor to
execute the lease agreement for same.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for pest
management in county facilities, inclusive of chemical spraying.
Board granted approval to award of bid and
authorization for the Mayor to execute a Contract Agreement
between Monroe County and AKH Water Management, Inc. for
operation and maintenance of the Marathon Government Center
Sewage Treatment Plant, in the amount of $5,916.00 per year for
operation and maintenance; and an amount not to exceed $6,000 per
year for repairs, emergency service, chemicals, etc.
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Board granted approval to renew the Contract Agreement
with Houston Air, Inc. for central a/c repair, Upper Keys
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facilities, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 per year, and
authorization for the Mayor to execute the Renewal Agreement for
same.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
renewal to the Contract Agreement with Mowrey Elevator Service
Co., Inc., for elevator inspection and maintenance contract in
the amount of $16,978.80 per year, deleting elevator #8880 from
the contract (Monroe County Courthouse - $720.00 contract
reduction from previous year).
Board granted approval to renew the Contract Agreement
with Sub Zero, Inc., for central a/c repair, Lower Keys
Facilities, decreasing the Contract amount to not to exceed
$25,000.00 per year (previously not to exceed $45,000.00 per
year), and authorization for the Mayor to execute the Contract
Amendment for same.
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Board granted approval of the monthly report on Change
Orders reviewed by the County Administrator.
Board granted approval to enter into an Agreement
between Monroe County and the South Florida Water Management
District (SFWMD) for storm water improvements to Florida Keys
Marina, Marathon in the amount of $50,000.00.
Board granted approval to award bid and enter into
contract with B.A.T. Construction, Inc. for improvements to
Wilhelmina Harvey Children's Park in the amount of $97,500 and
authorization for Mayor to execute same.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Transfer of Funds and Receipt of Unanticipated Revenues:
Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. (OMB
Schedule Item NO.1)
RESOLUTION NO. 355-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. (OMB
Schedule Item No. 2)
RESOLUTION NO. 356-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. (OMB
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RESOLUTION NO. 357-1999
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See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No.4)
RESOLUTION NO. 358-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. (OMB
Schedule Item NO.5)
RESOLUTION NO. 359-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item NO.6)
RESOLUTION NO. 360-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. (OMB
Schedule Item NO.7)
RESOLUTION NO. 361-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. (OMB
Schedule Item No.8)
RESOLUTION NO. 362-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. (OMB
Schedule Item NO.9)
RESOLUTION NO. 363-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 10)
RESOLUTION NO. 364-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 11)
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RESOLUTION NO. 365-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds.
(OMB Schedule Item No. 12)
RESOLUTION NO. 366-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds.
(OMB Schedule Item No. 13)
RESOLUTION NO. 367-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 14)
RESOLUTION NO. 368-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 15)
RESOLUTION NO. 369-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 16)
RESOLUTION NO. 370-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 17)
RESOLUTION NO. 371-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 18)
RESOLUTION NO. 372-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 19)
RESOLUTION NO. 373-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 20)
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RESOLUTION NO. 374-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 21)
RESOLUTION NO. 375-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 22)
RESOLUTION NO. 376-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to purchase 1 MSA Self Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) from Ten-8 Fire Equipment, sole source
provider for MSA at a cost of $2,064.38.
Board granted approval to reject all bids for the Hi-
Mast Apron Lighting Project, at the Key West International
Airport, and approval to re-advertise for bids.
Board granted approval of an Amendment to Lease
Agreement concerning the JTPA office space located at 3127
Riviera Drive. This lease shall be extended on a month to month
basis through September 30, 1999.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval to advertise request for bid
(RFB) for Tourist Assistance Services.
Board granted approval of an Amendment to Agreement
with FloridaKeys.com, a Thomson Company to allow for an
electronic brochure service through the Internet site.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of disposition of inventory
items for the month of August, 1999. Said list is incorporated
herein by reference.
Board granted approval to register as "Jurisdictions"
to submit a single application representing the vest needs of all
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COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the fOllowing Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #14528-15691, in the amount
of $9,716,860.06
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
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COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Accurate stenotype Reporters,
in the amount of $50.00; Amy Landry, in the amount of $41.25;
Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $1,262.10; Florida
Keys Reporting, in the amount of $1,050.75; Joe Troiano Inc., in
the amount of $50.00; Laws Reporting, in the amount of $153.50;
Sharon Arnoult, in the amount of $110.25; Suzanne Ex, in the
amount of $712.25; Vicky Lynn Doty, in the amount of $1,967.75.
COMPETENCY EVALUATIONS, Deborah Harrison, in the amount
of $250.00.
COURT INTERPRETER, Alex Diaz, in the amount of $200.00;
Claudia M. Hancock, in the amount of $5.00; Estrella Garcia, in
the amount of $935.00; Gilbert D. Mora, in the amount of $210.00;
JR Alayon Forti, in the amount of $185.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the
amount of $50.00; Jose R. Menedez, in the amount of $95.00; Mario
Baldatti, in the amount of $50.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the amount
of $280.00; Olga Tepper, in the amount of $288.84; Sergio
Alvarez, in the amount of $1,100.00; Tanapol Suvonthorn, in the
amount of $30.00; William Waddell, in the amount of $430.00.
WITNESS COORDINATION, Witness payroll, in the amount of
$260.00; Witness Expenses Miscellaneous, in the amount of
$182.04; witness Travel & Per Diem, in the amount of $4,327.49.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Cellmark Diagnostics, in the
amount of $2,500.00; Mathew A. Seibel, MD, in the amount of
$1,500.00.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEYS FEES, Christopher Meyer, in
the amount of $350.00; Cunningham, Albritton, Miller & Heffernan,
in the amount of $700.00; Jason R. Smith, in the amount of
$2,793.75; Laurie Hall, in the amount of $3,063.69; Timothy
Nicholas Thomes, in the amount of $1,339.94.
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Board officially approved the BOCC minutes from the
Regular Meetings on June 9 & 10, 1999, and Special Meetings of
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June 16 & July 13, 1999.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late puriegton "Purie" Howanitz.
RESOLUTION NO. 377-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Edna Madeline Valdez Howard.
RESOLUTION NO. 378-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution applauding the
Center for Marine Conservation for their efforts in organizing
and carrying out of a keys wide beach cleanup to take place on
September 18, 1999.
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RESOLUTION NO. 379-1999
See Res. Book No. 143, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval for the Mayor to send a letter
to the South Florida Exosystem Restoration Task Force concerning
the needs and concerns of Monroe County are effectively met in
the upcoming Working Group meetings.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
County Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Resolution pertaining to annual leave accrual for Monroe County
Employees. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 380-1999
See Res. Book No. 143 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Roberts and Human Resources Director Sheila Barker
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
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Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Said amendment as
follows:
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4.08 SALARY RANGES. PROGRESSIONS. INCREASES
Change the words "All salary adjustments shall be based
primarily on availability of funds" to the words "no
salary adjustment shall be approved unless there is
an availability of funds,"
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4.12 TEMPORARY - HIGHER CLASSIFICATION
Sentence #3 replace the word "retroed" with a more
suitable word.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
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After Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval
to donate a 1989 Ford Van, unit number 1806-002, VIN
1FTHS34H6KHB43005 to Pigeon Key Foundation a non-profit agency.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Harvey Yes
Motion carried.
The Board discussed developing a policy where non-
profits provide a list of their needs.
Marilyn Beyer, representing Beyer Funeral Home, and
Bill Langstaff addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
continue the existing lease premises with Dean-Lopez Funeral Home
for use as Medical Examiner facilities on a month to month basis
pending report from Staff. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Harvey Yes
Motion carried.
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County Engineer Dave Koppel, Mr. Roberts, and Fleet
Management Director Roy Sanchez addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman granting approval to exercise option to renew the
existing contract, (a joint venture) with a thirty day (30)
termination provision at the option of the County, with Genuine
Parts Co. of Miami, Napa Auto Parts of Key West, Vincent Auto
Parts of Marathon and Beckman Auto Parts of Key Largo. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
Mr. Koppel addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting
approval to advertise to lease the Thomas Street Employee parking
lot in Key West after regular County business hours during
weekdays, weekends and holidays. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Mayor Harvey granting approval to enter into a Lease Agreement
between Monroe County and the Botanical Garden Society to provide
office space for the non-profit organization in the amount of
$100.00 per month for utilities consumption. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Harvey Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded
by Commissioner Neugent granting approval to enter into a Lease
Agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
to provide office space for this governmental agency, in the
amount of $100.00 per month for utilities consumption. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Harvey Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of the following two
items:
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Award Bid and enter into a Contract between Monroe
County and CEM Enterprises for Hurricane Damage Repair at the
Sugar loaf Boulevard Bridge and authorization for Mayor to execute
same.
Award Bid and enter into a Contract between Monroe
County and CEM Enterprises for hurricane Damage Repair at the No
Name Key Bridge and authorization for Mayor to execute same.
Motion carried unanimously.
John Carter, Senior Director - Office of Management &
Budget addressed the Board concerning adoption of a Resolution
amending Resolution No. 206-1990 adopted by the County on March
27, 1990 in certain respects by modifying the description of the
project described therein; and providing an effective date.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner williams to continue the matter to later in the day.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
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commissioner Williams discussed with the Board her item
concerning Settler's Park. Mr. Roberts and Mr. Koppel addressed
the Board. The Clerk read into the record a letter from Alice
Allen, President, Friends of Old Settler Park. The Board took no
official action.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Koppel updated the Board on the Key Largo Park
construction. Motion was made by Commissioner williams and
seconded by Mayor Harvey to separate the ball field lights from
the current contract and re-negotiate directly with Musco waiving
standard purchasing policies and procedures and to proceed with
all deliberate speed. Roll call vote was unanimous.
In accordance with the Board's previous direction, Mr.
Koppel discussed the status of the competitive bidding process
concerning the advertising of drink products on the scoreboards
at the Key Largo Park.
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Mr. Koppel indicated to the Board that a proposed
ordinance concerning hours of operation for the Key Largo Park is
scheduled to be heard at the next regularly scheduled meeting in
Key Largo on November 9, 1999.
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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 Commissioner Shirley Freeman, Commissioner Nora
Williams and Commissioner George Neugent. Absent was
Commissioner Art French and Chairman Yvonne Harper.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Williams granting approval to purchase 19 MSA Self
Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) from Ten-8 Fire Equipment
sole source provide for MSA at a cost of $39,223.22. Motion
carried unanimously, with commissioner French and Chairman Harper
not present.
There being no further business, the meeting of the
Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and
Ambulance District adjourned.
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The Board of County commissioners reconvened with all
Commissioners present.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Williams discussed with the Board her item
concerning approval of abandonment of a portion of Old Card Sound
Road located on Crocodile Lake National wildlife Refuge. Motion
was made by Commissioner williams and seconded by Commissioner
Reich granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
commissioner Reich discussed with the Board her item
concerning a bill submitted by Mr. Ken Kreines for presentation
to the BOCC at the July 22, 1999 BOCC meeting. Mr. Kolhage and
Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Freeman authorizing the
County Administrator to negotiate the best deal possible and to
pay the invoice. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
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Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Reich
Yes
Yes
No
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commissioner Williams
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
commissioner Reich discussed with the Board her item
concerning adoption of a Resolution prohibiting the employment of
any consultants by Monroe County without the approval of the
Board of County Commissioners. Motion was made by Commissioner
williams approving the item with an amendment except in
emergencies cases. After discussion, the maker of the motion
withdrew. Motion was then made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Commissioner Williams to approve the item as
presented. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman No
Commissioner Neugent No
Commissioner Reich Yes
Commissioner Williams No
Mayor Harvey No
Motion failed.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Public Defender Rosemary Enright addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval to lease an additional 1,280
square feet on the first floor of the Eaton street Professional
Building effective September 1, 1999, inclusive of the lessor
providing all necessary upgrades and renovations inclusive of new
paint and carpeting, for the Public Defender's Offices for the
amount of $15.75 per square foot ($1,680 per month), and
authorization for the Mayor to execute the Amendment to Lease for
same; and Approval to enter into a new Lease Agreement for
existing 7,000 square feet, along with the additional 1,280
square feet on the first floor, for five (5) years commencing
December 1, 1999, at the rate of $15.75 per square foot -
$130,410 per year, and authorization for the Mayor to execute the
Lease Agreement for same. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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Mr. Roberts discussed the Board's previous action
approving a modification to annual leave accrual for Monroe
County Employees hired on or after October 1, 1999. Mr. Roberts
advised the Board that it would be necessary to notify the Union
representing certain county employees and allow them an
opportunity to respond.
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commissioner Reich discussed with the Board approval to
implement the "Janitorial Action Plan" resolved at the Janitorial
Workshop conducted on July 30, 1999. Said plan is incorporated
herein by reference. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner williams and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman granting approval of the item. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
Mr. Roberts discussed with the Board correspondence he
sent to them concerning a discussion he had with a FEMA official
in Atlanta regarding Islamorada, Village of Islands attending a
meeting in Washirigton for the purpose of discussing the Village'S
relief from the proposed Rule. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman directing the County
Administrator, at the earliest possible time, to look into
holding a meeting with FEMA officials in Washington, D.C. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey nominating commissioner
Williams to represent the County at the meeting with FEMA
officials in Washington, D.C. After discussion, commissioner
Williams withdrew her name from consideration. Motion was made
by Commissioner Williams nominating Mayor Harvey to represent the
County at the meeting. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman that the full Board attend the meeting
with FEMA officials in Washington, D.C. with Mayor Harvey serving
as the spokesperson, subject to approval by the County Attorney
after his research concerning Sunshine Law requirements. After
discussion, Commissioner Neugent offered an amendment to have
Commissioner Reich serve as the alternate spokesperson. This
amendment was accepted by the maker of the motion. After further
discussion, Commissioner Williams withdrew her acceptance and
proposed instead that Mayor Pro Tem Freeman serve as alternate
spokesperson. Roll call vote was unanimous.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Mr. Carter addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Reich to table
adoption of a Resolution amending Resolution No. 206-1990 adopted
by the County on March 27, 1990 in certain respects by modifying
the description of the project described therein; and providing
an effective date. Motion carried unanimously.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mr. Hendrick updated the Board on legal issues as
written in the memorandum dated August 11 & 12, 1999 from
attorney Karen K. Cabanas of the firm of Morgan and Hendrick.
Mr. Hendrick also discussed the litigation concerning No Name
Key, Incorporated v. Monroe County, Case No. 99-819-CA-18.
Mr. Hendrick discussed the hourly pay rate of attorney
Karen C. Cabanas from the law firm of Morgan & Hendrick. Motion
was made by Commissioner williams and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to raise the hourly rate for Ms. Cabanas from $125.00
to $150.00. Roll call vote was unanimous.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Chairman of the Tourist Development Council, Michael
Ingraham made a presentation to the Board on the Impact of
Tourism.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance restricting the operation and docking of oversize
commercial vessels to deep port zones; Defining oversize
commercial vessels, deep port zones, and residential areas;
Providing for liability and penalties; Providing for
severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the
Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective
date. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board and advised that the
matter should be remanded to the Marine and Port Advisory
Committee. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded
by Commissioner williams to remand to the Marine and Port
Advisory Committee. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Harvey Yes
Motion carried.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
The following individuals addressed the Board
concerning the report to the Board of County Commissioners on the
Impact of Tourism: Katherine Dew, representing the Islamorada
Chamber of Commerce; Frank Kulisky, representing the Village of
Islamorada; Eugene Shinkevich, representing the Big pine Key
Civic Association; Christina Sharpe, representing TDC - District
2; Carol Fisher, representing the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce;
Kirby Kay SCheimann, representing the Marathon Community Council;
Cindy Cameron, representing the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce;
Jill Patterson, John Hammerstrom, and Sam Schorr, representing
TDC - District 5.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner williams for the Board of County Commissioners to
directly appoint at large members to the District Advisory
Committees, direct the Tourist Development Council to not
appointment any at large members and to send any applications for
at large members to County Administrator's Office for Board of
County Commissioners review and directing the County Attorney to
prepare the necessary Ordinance change. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner williams Yes
Mayor Harvey No
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution renouncing and disclaiming any right of the County and
the Public in and to a portion of a 7.78 foot wide alley in
Anglers Park SUbdivision, Key Largo, Florida. There was no
public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following
Resolution. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 381-1999
See Res. Book No. 143 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
~ Ordinance to be known as the Monroe County Price Gouging
Ordinance; Providing for geographic applicability; Providing for
authority; Providing for purpose; Providing for definitions;
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Providing for prohibitions against price gouging during a locally
declared emergency; Providing for enforcement; Providing for
severability; Providing for the repeal of laws in conflict;
Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances; and providing an effective date. There was no public
input. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. Motion was made
by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner williams to
adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 032-1999
See Ord. Book No. 52 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance creating section 16.21.1, Monroe County Code, in order
to require that public or private utilities undertaking new
construction in the County Right-of-Way of Loop Road, Mainland,
Monroe County must first obtain permits from the County
Department of Environmental Resources and the State and Federal
Agencies having jurisdiction over such wetlands or submerged
land; Providing for severability; Providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an
effective date. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner williams to
adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 033-1999
See Ord. Book No. 52 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending the Tourist Development Plan, allowing use of
the first two cents for capital projects; Providing for
severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the
Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective
date. The Board accepted public input with the following
individuals addressing the Board: Van Cadenhead, Barry
Patterson, Fred Salinero, Ray Kitchener, representing the
Marathon Chamber of Commerce; Ursla Boll, representing Hawk's Cay
Resort; Debra Walker, representing the Monroe County School
Board; Eugene Shinkevich, representing the Big pine Key civic
Association; Mike Morawski, representing Key West Attractions
Association; Jack Martin, representing the Key West Chamber of
Commerce; Virginia Panico, representing the Key West Chamber of
Commerce; Cindy Cameron, representing the Lower Keys Chamber of
Commerce; Frank KUlisky, representing Islamorada, Village of
Islands; Matthew Babich, representing the Key West Hotel/Motel
Association; Richard Fortmann, representing Captain Hook's Marina
& Dive Center; Karen Lee, Alexa Wheeler, Katherine Dew,
representing the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce; Christina
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Sharpe, representing TDC, DAC-2; Jack Smith, representing the Key
West Hotel/Motel Association; Melissa Kendrick, Bill Wickers,
member of the TDC; and Van Cadenhead. The Clerk read into the
record letters from Betty Vail, Wanda Brock, Blackfin Resort
Owner and DAC III Board member; Kathi Fortmann, President of the
Heart of the Keys Tourism Association; Elliott Baron,
representing Last Stand; and Linda and Roger Yorde. After Board
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Williams to not adopt the Ordinance. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Neugent No
~ommissioner Reich Yes
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Harvey Yes
Motion carried.
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A Public Hearing was held concerning approval of a
workers' compensation settlement in the amount of $45,000
inclusive of attorney's fees for claim number 9640092 from June
8, 1993. There was no public input. Motion was made by Mayor
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Freeman granting approval of
the item. Roll call vote was unanimous.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution transmitting to the Florida Department of Community
Affairs the request by the Planning Department to change the
Future Land Use Map of the Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan
from Residential Medium (RM) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) for
property described as Lots 521, 522, and 523-534, Port Largo
Fifth Addition, Key Largo, section 33, Township 61 South, Range
39 East; with the following Re numbers: 00453475-013700,
00453475-013800, and 00453475-014100. Growth Management Director
Tim McGarry addressed the Board. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Williams to adopt the following Resolution. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 382-1999
See Res. Book No. 143 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution transmitting to the Florida Department of Community
Affairs the request by the Planning Department to change the
Future Land Use Map of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive
Plan for Residential High (RH) to Residential Medium (RM) for
property described as all of Lots 1-15 of Block 2, all of Lots 2-
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15 of Block 1, and unnumbered lot in Block 1, Paradise Point
Subdivision, Key Largo, section 1, Township 61 South, Range 39
East. with the following Real Estate Numbers: 00513200-000000,
00513210-000000, 00513220-000000, 00513230-000000, 00513240-
000000, 00513250-000000, 00513260-000000, 00513270-000000,
00513280-000000, 00513290-000000, 00513300-000000, 00513310-
000000, 00513320-000000, 00513330-000000, 00513340-000000,
00513350-000000, 00513360-000000, 00513370-000000, 00513380-
000000, 00513390-000000, 00513400-000000, 00513410-000000,
00513420-000000, 00513430-000000, 00513440-000000, 00513450-
000000, 00513460-000000, 00513470-000000, 00513480-000000,
00513490-000000. Mr. McGarry addressed the Board. The Board
accepted public input with the following individuals addressing
the Board: Pauline Klein, representing Steelwright Property
Owners Association and Carol Raines. Motion was made by
Commissioner williams and seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt
the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 383-1999
See Res. Book No. 143 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance adopting amendments to the Residential ROGO and
repealing Ordinance No. 006-1997. These amendments to portions
of sections 9.5-4, 9.5-120 through 9.5-124 and 9.5-266 address
Affordable Housing in environmentally sensitive lands, pooling
unused Affordable Housing ROGO allocations, revise points for
energy conservation and structural integrity, provide new
definitions, create transfers of ROGO exemptions for offsite
redevelopment, modify the qualifying criteria for affordable
housing ROGO allocations and revise the total number of
allocations available in unincorporated Monroe County to reflect
the incorporation of Islamorada. Growth Management Director Tim
McGarry and comprehensive Planner Ann Murphy addressed the Board.
The Board accepted public input with the following individuals
addressing the Board: Pauline Klein representing Steelwright
Property Owners Association; and Morgan Hill. Motion was made by
Commissioner williams and seconded by Mayor Harvey to adopt the
following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 034-1999
See Ord. Book No. 52 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner williams to adopt the following Resolution
transmitting to the Florida Department of Community Affairs
amendments to the Residential ROGO inclUding portions of Policies
__ 101.2.4, 101.5.4 and 601.1.11 of the Monroe county Year 2010
Comprehensive Plan. These amendments add flexibility to
Residential ROGO Allocations and add positive point opportunities
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for modest housing.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 384-1999
See Res. Book No. 143 which is incorporated herein by reference.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
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Isabel C. Desantis /
Deputy Clerk
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