03/20/1996 Regular
96/75
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, March 20, 1996
Marathon, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9 a.m., on the above date, at the
Marathon Government Center. Present and answering to roll call
were Commissioners Keith Douglass, Wilhelmina Harvey, Jack
London, Mary Kay Reich and Mayor Shirley Freeman. Also present
were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk;
James 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.
Sheriff Richard D. Roth, discussed Agenda item C-27
concerning the approval to use impact fees to expand the Juvenile
Holding Area at the Upper Keys Detention Facility to comply with
the federal decree.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey granting approval of the Additions,
Corrections and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of a Mayor's Proclamation was made
announcing March 23 through March 30, 1996, as "Mariners
Hospital Week in the Upper Keys".
Presentation of a Mayor's Proclamation announcing
March 24 through March 30, 1996, as "Center of Hope Founder's
Celebration Week" in celebration of the beginning of the 50th
year of service to the Monroe County community.
Presentation of Employee of the Month Award was
presented to Lisa Masci, Building Department, Growth Management
Division, for the month of November, 1995.
96/76
Presentation of Employee of the Month Award was
presented to Jerald O'Cathey, Emergency Management Department,
Public Safety Division, for the month of January, 1996.
Presentation of a certificate of Appreciation was
presented to Martin Groffman for developing the Marathon Airport
Terminal into an Artport" exhibition.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Life Fleet
Atlantic Ambulance Acquisition, Inc., for the operation of an ALS
Transport Ambulance Service.
Board granted approval and authorized the donation of
one 1962 Ford Howe pumper, County ID #3210E-6, Serial No.
F85QU311550, to Levy County, Florida.
Board granted approval to remove surplus items from
inventory and dispose of same or go out for bid as per the
attached schedule. One item to advertise for bids is requested
without a minimum bid requirement. Said list is incorporated
herein by reference.
Board granted approval for Marathon High School's
Students Against Drunk Driving (S.A.D.D.) organization to close
one lane of traffic on Sombrero Boulevard from 9:30 a.m. to
11:00 a.m., May 18, 1996, to hold a S.A.D.D. Club Wheel-A-Thon.
Board granted approval of a request from Exclusive
Sports Marketing, Inc., to close one lane of traffic on Sombrero
Blvd., Marathon, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., October 20, 1996,
and close US1 from MM58 to MM 67 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.,
October 19, 1996 to hold a Gatorade Family Fitness Weekend
run/skate triathlon event. Board authorized execution of Florida
Department of Transportation's "Request for Temporary
Closing/Special Use of State Road" form for same.
Board granted approval to request bids and professional
services from qualified and licensed hazardous material abatement
contractors in order to receive firm price quotations from
licensed contractors for work to be performed at the Public
Service Building.
Board granted approval to terminate the contract
agreement between Monroe County and Garcia Cleaning service to
96/77
provide janitorial restroom opening and lockup and janitorial
service at Ann's Beach and authorization to advertise for bids
for same.
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
a contract agreement between Monroe County and Sub Zero, Inc.,
for preventive maintenance service for the kitchen refrigeration
equipment located at the Monroe County Detention Center, in the
amount of $3,200.00 per year.
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
a contract agreement between Monroe County and Dade Restaurant
Repairs, Inc., for a preventive maintenance contract for the
kitchen equipment located at the Monroe County Detention Center,
in the amount of $3,072.00 per year.
Board granted authorization to pay $149,193.00 premium
to Florida Windstorm Underwriting Association for policy renewal
effective 4/11/96.
Board granted approval to declare an emergency, waive
the competitive bid process and authorized Risk Management to
negotiate proposals to replace the current Electronic Data
Processing Equipment Insurance.
Board granted approval of a Selection Committee to
review responses to Request for Qualifications for a General
Airport Consulting Engineer and short list to three (3)
firms/individuals. Responses will be opened March 28, 1996.
Candidate presentations to the Board are scheduled for the May
Board Meeting.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Purchase Service Order, No. 95/96-9 to Greiner, Inc., for
services regarding the Marathon Airport safety/Security Fencing
Project.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
filing of a grant application with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund, and directing
the execution of same by the proper authorities for the repair of
Channel Marker #2, Hammer Point. *This Resolution amends
Resolution No. 048-1996.
RESOLUTION NO. 090-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
filing of a grant application with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund, and
authorization of a contract agreement between Monroe County and
ASAP Marine Contractors for the emergency removal of DV03A2146.
96/78
RESOLUTION NO. 091-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
grant agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department
of Community Affairs for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP) for fiscal year 1997.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Community Services Block Grant Agreement between Monroe County
and the Florida Department of Community Affairs to provide pass
through funding to the Grace Jones Day Care Center.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 092-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 093-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 379-1995 (Schedule Item 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 094-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 4) .
RESOLUTION NO. 095-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 096-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 097-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 7) .
96/79
RESOLUTION NO. 098-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 099-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 100-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 101-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 102-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 103-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 104-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 105-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 106-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
96/80
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 107-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 108-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 109-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 110-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 20) .
RESOLUTION NO. 111-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 112-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 113-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 114-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 115-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
96/81
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 003-1996 (Schedule Item 25) .
RESOLUTION NO. 116-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 26) .
RESOLUTION NO. 117-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 118-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 060-1996 concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds (Schedule Item 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 119-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 120-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 121-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 31) .
RESOLUTION NO. 122-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 123-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 33).
96/82
RESOLUTION NO. 124-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 394-1996 (Schedule Item 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 125-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 212-1996 (Schedule Item 35).
RESOLUTION NO. 126-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to use impact fees to establish
the Electronic Infrastructure and the purchase and installation
of the initial hardware and software to create a Local Area
Network at each library.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing
for April 17, 1996 at 5:05 p.m. regarding a Budget Amendment for
the Key West Airport, Fund 404.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing on
April 17, 1996 to amend the Fine and Forfeiture Fund.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
contract agreement between Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing
and Assistance for the emergency removal of DV032130, located off
of Big Pine Key.
Board granted approval to use impact fees for the
construction of new bike paths and widening of collector roads
previously funded by gas tax revenue but were eligible for impact
fee funding.
Board granted approval to use impact fees to expand the
juvenile holding area at the Upper Keys Detention Facility to
comply with the federal consent decree.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board adopted the following Resolution to provide
advance registrations for trade shows for Fiscal Year 1996 be
paid from Tourist Development Council funds in Fiscal Year 1996.
RESOLUTION NO. 127-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
96/83
Board adopted the following Resolution to allocate
Third Penny Tourist Development Revenue for Smathers Beach.
RESOLUTION NO. 128-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution waiving a
prohibition against conflict of interest for Rita Irwin as a
member of the Board of Directors of the Key Largo Chamber of
Commerce serving as District III Advisory Committee member whose
Chamber is funded by the Monroe County Tourist Development
Council (MCTDC) to provide telephone and tourist information
services to the MCTDC.
RESOLUTION NO. 129-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
amendment to the agreement between Monroe County and Tavernier
Creek Marina covering the 15th Annual Tavernier Creek Marina
Dolphin Rodeo event allocated under the Fishing Umbrella, in an
amount not to exceed $6,500.00 to change dates of the event to
June 7-8, 1996.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
one year agreement between Monroe County and Diversified
Services, in an amount not to exceed $3,648.00 per year, for a
period beginning March 15, 1996, to provide janitorial services
to 3406 North Roosevelt Blvd.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
funding agreement between Monroe County and the Key West Business
Guild covering Key West International Gay Arts Festival, June 8
through 16, 1996, in an amount not to exceed $16,045.00, Fiscal
Year 1996, Two Penny, under the Cultural Umbrella.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Board adopted the following Resolution granting the
designation of "Historical and Cultural Landmark" to the Howard
Hodgman House, located at 469 S. Conch Avenue, Conch Key. The
property is described as follows: Lot 20, Conch Key, section 14,
Township 65 South, Range 34 East, Tallahassee Meridian, Monroe
County, Florida, and the Real Estate Number is 0038584-000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 130-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution granting the
designation of "Historical and Cultural Landmark" to Lignumvitae
Key State Park. The property is described as follows:
96/84
Lignumvitae Key Lot 1 and Lot 2, section 2, Township 64 South,
Range 36 East, Tallahassee, Meridian, Monroe County, Florida, and
the Real Estate Number is 00097130-000000, 00097140-000000,
00097150-000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 131-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution granting the
designation of "Historical and Cultural Landmark" to Indian Key
State Park. The property is described as follows: Indian Key
Lot 1, section 13, Township 64 South, Range 36 East, Tallahassee
Meridian, Monroe County, Florida, and the Real Estate Number is
00097230-000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 132-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution granting the
designation of "Historical and Cultural Landmark" to the Woods
home located at 140 Tavern Drive, Tavernier. The property is
described as follows: Lot 28, Block A and Part of disclaimed
alley, Tavernier Subdivision 32, section 34, Township 62 South,
Range 38 East, Tallahassee Meridian, Monroe County, Florida, and
the Real Estate Number is 00555830-000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 133-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution confirming the
Administrative Boundary Interpretation of the Planning Director
in Land Use District Map Boundary Interpretation Number 101
regarding Tracts 2, 3 and 6 of a Subdivision of Lots 3 and 4,
Upper Matecumbe, Plat Book 2, Page 59 of the Public Records of
Monroe County, Florida, approximately Mile Marker 81.
RESOLUTION NO. 134-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to execute, on behalf of Monroe County, an agreement
between the Florida Department of Community Affairs, Monroe
County, and Broward Management, owner; and D'Ascanio corporation
concerning a part of Lot 1, Block 21, Coco Plum Beach
Subdivision, Section 5, Township 66 South, Range 33 East, Fat
Deer Key, Monroe County, Florida, approximately Mile Marker 55.
RESOLUTION NO. 135-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving an
exemption from the Residential and Nonresidential Permit
96/85
Allocation Systems for Mariner's Hospital for property described
as parcels 1-4 and access parcel, a portion of Lot 15 of the Plat
of Amos Lowe Homestead, Section 33 and 34, Township 62 South,
Range 38 East, Tallahassee Meridian, Key Largo, Monroe County,
Florida, Mile Marker 91.5.
RESOLUTION NO. 136-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Release of Unity of Title for R. G. Williams and Patricia
Williams for property described as Lots 6, 7 and 8, Block 20,
Cutthroat Harbor Estates, Cudjoe Key, Monroe County, Florida.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County
and Florida Department of Transportation, which provides
additional funding in the amount of $80,000.00, to retain a
consultant for the purpose of developing a County-wide bicycle
and pedestrian plan.
Board granted approval of a request by Roby and
Elizabeth Epling, for a variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
for placement of a limited bath facility below the base flood
elevation on Lot 15, Block 25, Venetian Shores, Plantation Key.
Board granted approval of a request by John R. Chapman
for a variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance for placement of a
limited bath facility below the base flood elevation on Lot N.
1/2 of 12, Block 2, Buccaneer Point, Key Largo.
Board granted approval of a request by Robert K.
Ashton, for a variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance for
placement of a limited bath facility below the base flood
elevation on Lot 144, Block D, Sugarloaf Shores, Sugarloaf Key.
Board granted approval of a request by John Cooper, for
a variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance for placement of a
limited bath facility below the base flood elevation on Lot 14,
Block 26, Venetian Shores, Plantation Key.
Board granted approval of a request by Frank and
Marilyn Piscopo, for a variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance for
placement of a limited bath facility below the base flood
elevation on Lot 12, Block 29, Port Pine Heights, Big Pine Key.
Board granted approval of a request by Elizabeth T.
Keenan for a variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance for the
placement of a limited bath facility below the base flood
elevation on Lot 56, Block 20, Jolly Roger Estates, Little Torch
Key.
96/86
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Grant Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department
of Environmental Protection, in the amount of $50,000.00, to use
in the placement of a ship as an artificial reef off of Key
Largo.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Board granted approval to apply for an Alcoholic
Beverage License for the Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Consortium Agreement between Monroe County and Dade County, the
City of Miami, the City of Hialeah, and the City of Miami Beach,
in reference to job training and education under the state of
Florida's new Jobs and Education Partnership.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board adopted the following Resolution supporting the
efforts of the Florida Department of Labor and Employment
Security to develop and establish opportunities for commercial
aquaculture ventures in the Florida Keys.
RESOLUTION NO. 137-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved Commissioner Douglass' appointment of
Estelle Incociati to the Commission on the status of Women to
fulfill the term of Sharon Macut.
Board granted approval to have Public Works/Roads and
Bridges Division pave onto private property, while paving
equipment is in use nearby, in order to facilitate large vehicles
access to 105th Street and 105 Street West, Marathon, Florida.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and Insurance Servicing &
Adjusting Company (ISAC) for third party administration of
Workers' Compensation Program.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
96/87
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Care Center for
Mental Health, in the amount of $750.00; Robert Casola, in the
amount of $250.00; Deborah Harrison, in the amount of $250.00.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY'S, Laurie D. Hall, in the amount of
$350.00; Browning, Sireci & Guller, in the amount of $1,357.50;
Jason R. Smith, in the amount of $870.00; Joe Miklas, in the
amount of $962.50; Candida Cobb, in the amount of $700.00; Marci
Rose, in the amount of $1,222.82; Margaret Broz, in the amount of
$3,128.00; Manuel Garcia, in the amount of $1,395.00.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY'S - CONFLICT, Laurie Hall, in the
amount of $950.00; W. J. Heffernan, in the amount of $4,684.05;
Timothy N. Thomes, in the amount of $3,871.95; Angel Ruiz, in the
amount of $502.50; John Rotolo, in the amount of $427.50;
Randolph Sadtler, in the amount of $112.50; Jason Smith, in the
amount of $4,812.50; Carol Ann Wolf, in the amount of $2,880.50;
Hershoff & DeFoor, P.A., in the amount of $2,500.00; Erol Vural,
in the amount of $5,201.25.
TRAVEL EXPENSES, witness Travel, in the amount of $5,766.19.
COURT REPORTERS, Associated Court Reporters, in the amount
of $5,359.75; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $1,033.65;
Kathleen Fegers, in the amount of $397.00; Julie Carr, in the
amount of $85.00; Edmee Prat, in the amount of $37.50.
REGULAR WITNESS FEES, witness Payroll, in the amount of
$938.28
EXTRADITION, Richard Roth, in the amount of $1,545.86.
OTHER EXPENSES, Louis Spallone, in the amount of $2,750.00;
Witness Lodging, in the amount of $1,027.83; State of Florida, in
the amount of $479.84.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Forensic Automobile Invest., in the
amount of $2,050.00.
COURT INTERPRETERS, Thomas Lindsay, in the amount of $60.00;
J.R. Alayon, in the amount of $410.00; Grace Krulasik, in the
amount of $25.00; William Waddell, in the amount of $590.00; Jose
Menendez, in the amount of $670.00; Rejean Clement, in the amount
of $90.00; Basia Dziewanoski, in the amount of $115.00; Joseph
Marble, in the amount of $350.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of
$25.00; Eva Carbone, in the amount of $55.00; Berta Green, in the
amount of $30.00; Veronica Peace, in the amount of $25.00; Juan
Borges, in the amount of $50.00; Jacob Zucker, in the amount of
$25.00; Avant-Guard, in the amount of $187.50; Marlene Miller, in
96/88
the amount of $55.00.
MISC. EXPENSES - ALL, Hospital Correspondence Corp., in the
amount of $136.13.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (100), #152-#153, in the
amount of $215,684.95
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND (002), #625-#628, in the
amount of $109,780.22
FINE' FORFEITURE FUND (101), #1659-#1663, in the amount of
$4,614,542.24
ROAD AND BRIDGE OPERATING (102), #948-#952, in the amount of
$305,706.32
LAW LIBRARY FUND (103), #520-521, in the amount of $4,767.39
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (115-121), #992-#997, in the
amount of $210,087.68
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (130-134), #232-#235, in
the amount of $87,491.79
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS (145,146,141), #898-#901, in the amount
of $367,859.22
TRANSLATOR FUND/E911 ENHANCEMENT FEE (142), #569-#572, in
the amount of $32,332.51
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (144), #321-#324, in the amount
of $34,792.04
PLANNING/BUILDING,' CODE ENFORCEMENT/
PARKS' BEACHES UNINCORPORATED (147,148) #616-#619, in the
amount of $441,984.20
VENETIAN SHORES SPEC RD DIST &
DUCK KEY SECURITY (149/152), #115-#117, in the amount of
$4,928.36
MONROE COUNTY LOCAL HOUSING ASSIST. (153), #1084-1085, in
the amount of $57,515.00
COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301/304), #844-#848, in the amount of
96/89
$466,652.79
SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE (305), #234, in the amount
of $90,000.00
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND (401), #648-#651, in the amount of
$34,007.32
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND (403/404), #1017-1022,
in the amount of $239,177.90
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS (414), #510-#513, in the amount of
$759,202.58
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND (501), #4350-#4353, in the amount
of $58,079.51
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #255705-257080, in the amount of
$10,023,949.73
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INS FUND (502), #813-#817, in the amount
of $610,688.57
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND & FLEET MANAGEMENT FUND (503/504),
#415-#419, in the amount of $343,958.99
FL TRUST FUND (600,601), #1121-1122, in the amount of
$17,866.05
Board granted official approval of the County Commission
Meeting Minutes of January 17 and 29, 1996.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
supplementing Section 3-12, Monroe County Code; enabling Courts
to issue Orders to Show Cause, pursuant to Chapter 828, Florida
Statutes, for violations of said section; providing for
severability; providing for the repeal of all ordinances
inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the
Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing for an effective
date.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Section 6-42(a), Monroe County Code, in order to clarify
and provide that certain governmental entities that have
development or environmental permit jurisdiction over Monroe
County are exempt from County Building Permit Fees only if the
governmental entity does not charge the County a fee (including
an impact fee) for a development or environmental permit;
96/90
clarifying and providing that the Monroe County School Board, the
Volunteer Fire Departments, and the Volunteer Emergency Medical
Service Departments are exempt from County Building Permit Fees;
providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all
ordinances inconsistent herewith;
providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances; and providing for an effective date.
Board denied a request from Seacamp Association, Inc.,
for waiver of $500 Application Fee for a road abandonment request
for a section of Palm Avenue, Big pine Key, per staff
recommendation.
Board adopted the following Resolution adopting
administrative procedures for escrow of funds to restore and
manage public lands as authorized by section 9.5-344(d), Monroe
County Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 138-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution adopting
administrative procedures for escrowing of funds for habitat
restoration as authorized by section 9.5-119(a), Monroe County
Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 139-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of a subordination request of a
Monroe County Rental Rehabilitation Loan.
Board adopted the following Resolution finding that a
road connecting Sombrero Isle and Waloriss Subdivisions has
vested in Monroe County under Section 95.361(1), Florida Statute
(1995), and authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk of the Circuit
Court to execute a certification to that effect to be recorded in
the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 140-1996
See Res. Book No. 129, which is incorporated herein by reference.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of the following expenditures
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, in the total amount of
$39,660.00:
$35,000.00 -
To be contributed to the Monroe County
School Board to help fund its summer
recreation program.
96/91
$1,600.00 -
support a joint effort by the Key West
Hi-Noon Lions Club and the School Board
to implement the Quest Program.
Cost of sending three detectives to
training sponsored by the Florida Sex
Crimes Investigator's Association.
$3,060.00 -
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
County Administrator, James Roberts, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner London granting approval to pay $39,391 annual
premium to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - Boca Raton to renew the
Radio/TV Communications Equipment Insurance policy. Motion
carried unanimously.
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval of award of bid to
Florida Transportation System, Inc. for the purchase of two (2)
new 1996 transportation vans in the total amount of $77,400. In
the event the low bidder cannot meet the specifications, approval
is granted for the purchase from the lowest responsible bidder
who meets the specifications. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of the
following Ordinance amending Monroe County Code section 6-56 by
creating a new category for low voltage specialty contractors who
are qualified to install, maintain, repair, alter, or extend any
low voltage electrical construction less than fifty volts or
equivalent root mean squared; Providing for severability;
Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith;
Providing for incorporation into the Monroe Code of Ordinances;
and providing an effective date. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner London to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 015-1996
See Ord. Book No. 38 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of the
following Ordinance amending Sec. 6-59(1) (g), Monroe County Code,
Providing for Proof of Worker's compensation Insurance, Public
Liability Insurance and Property Damage Insurance as prerequisite
96/92
to issuance of or renewal of certificate of Competency; Amending
Sec. 6-64(c) (2), to include the requirement that Worker's
Compensation Insurance or executed exemption be included with
insurance requirements; 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 Douglass and seconded by Commissioner
London to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 016-1996
See Ord. Book No. 38 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of the
following Ordinance amending Chapter 6-56, Monroe County Code,
Specialty Contractors, section 34, including pavers in the
materials authorized for tile, marble and terrazzo specialty
contractors; Providing for severability; Providing for the repeal
of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code; and providing an
effective date. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner London to
adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 017-1996
See Ord. Book No. 38 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance prohibiting Monroe County Code Enforcement Personnel
from accepting or acting upon any anonymous tip or complaint that
alleges a violation of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances;
Providing a definition of Anonymous; Requiring County Code
Enforcement Personnel to inform persons who contact the Code
Enforcement Department to report code violations of the County's
policy on anonymous complaints; 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 following
individuals addressed the Board: Linda Yorde, Clare Angermann,
H. T. pontin, G. B. Johansson, Johnny O'Daniel, and Community
Services Director, Peter Horton, addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass
directing Staff to come back to the Board with examples and
recommendations to eliminate some of the owner's rules and
regulations. Growth Management Director, Bob Herman, and County
Attorney, James T. Hendrick, addressed the Board. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to continue the above Public Hearing to the
next regularly scheduled Board meeting. Roll call vote was
96/93
unanimous.
A Public Hearing was held establishing rules of conduct
at the various Monroe County Public Libraries by providing that
the County Libraries are a limited public forum; Providing that
Library patrons may only engage in reading, studying, using
library materials or attending scheduled events; Prohibiting
Library patrons from being intoxicated or soliciting money or
valuables from other patrons; Prohibiting the use of library
restrooms for shaving, laundry, or bathing purposes; prohibiting
the harassment or annoyance of other library patrons through
talking, noise, audio equipment, staring, or other annoying
behavior; Prohibiting interference with other library patrons or
library staff; Requiring that library patrons wear shirts and
shoes and not have bodily hygiene so offensive as to be a
nuisance to other persons; Providing for enforcement and
penalties for violations; Providing for posting of library rules
in English and Spanish; Providing that the Ordinance is effective
at County Libraries in the unincorporated areas and
municipalities; 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 following individuals addressed
the Board: Edward S. Winsor, representing the Florida Keys
Outreach Coalition; Barbara Larcom, representing the Monroe
County Libraries; and Betty Vail. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to
adopt the Ordinance. After Board discussion, the motion was
withdrawn. Motion was then made by motion was made by Mayor
Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to adopt the
following Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 018-1996
See Ord. Book No. 38 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to hear the following Ordinances at a 2:00
p.m. Public Hearing:
An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, amending section 6-16, Monroe County
Code, revising the Building Code of Monroe County to incorporate
actions which are prohibited in the disciplinary section of the
Code.
An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County amending Chapter 6, Monroe County Code revising the
disciplinary provision authorizing Code Enforcement Inspectors to
issue citations with fines.
An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida amending Chapter 6.3 of the Monroe County
96/94
Code, reducing the waiting period for Foreclosure upon Code
Enforcement Liens; Providing for lien Foreclosure by the County
Attorney; Extending the duration of Code Enforcement Liens.
Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance establishing a Permit Procedure for Public Assemblies;
Providing for definitions; Requiring that no person may hold a
Public Assembly without a permit; Providing for a permit
application procedure and fee; Providing for the Grant of a
Public Assembly permit by the Planning Director with or without
conditions and providing criteria therefor; Providing for the
denial of a Public Assembly permit by the Planning Director and
the grounds for such denial; Providing that conduct at a Public
Assembly authorized by a permit does not violate other County
Ordinances excepting those that regulate noise and alcoholic
beverages for which separate permits must be obtained; Providing
for the modification or revocation of a Public Assembly permit
and the criteria therefor; Providing that the Planning Director's
decision concerning a Public Assembly permit or application is
the final administrative action of Monroe County; Providing
penalties for violations; Providing that this Ordinances is
effective in Unincorporated areas of Monroe County; Providing for
severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the
Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date. Sheriff
Richard D. Roth, H. T. Pontin, and Carlos Rojas, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to adopt the Ordinance. After
consideration, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to
continue with the Public Hearing to the next regularly scheduled
Board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
Carlos Rojas, Arts Council member reported to the Board
progress of the Monroe County Arts Council.
Kim Northrop, Secretary of the Monroe County Arts
Council, discussed with the Board the following: 1) Monroe
County Arts Council Mission Statement, 2) Monroe County Local
Arts Agency Grant Application to the Division of Cultural
Affairs, and 3) Approval of the Monroe County Arts Council as
the designated Local Arts Agency for Monroe County. Motion was
made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Douglass
granting approval of the Monroe County Council as the designated
Local Arts Agency for Monroe County. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
96/95
SOUNDING BOARD
Felix A. Fernandez, addressed the Board concerning
Monroe County Ordinance No. 016-1992, Rate of Growth Ordinance
point allocation system for building permits. No official was
taken.
*
*
*
*
*
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 Mayor shirley Freeman, Commissioner Hal
Halenza, and Chairman Keith Douglass. Absent were Commissioner
Art French and Commissioner Jack London.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halenza and seconded by
Mayor Freeman granting approval and authorizing execution of a
Contract Agreement Addendum between Monroe County and Technical
Dynamics, adding the Contractor's additional proposal dated
February 13, 1996. Motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioners French and London 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.
*
*
*
*
*
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all
Commissioners present.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
steve Klett, representing the U.s. Fish & wildlife
Service, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner London granting approval of
the following, per Staff recommendation: 1) Reduce the proposed
road width from 20 to 18 feet on the following roads in Eden
Pines, Big pine Key: Camilla, poinsetta, Hibiscus and Primrose
Lanes, Geranium, Palmetto, Magnolia and Cypress Drives, and
Iroquois street. 2) Add Orchid Lane in Eden Pines (proposed
width 18 feet) to the project. 3) Add Palmetto Avenue (proposed
width 20') and Sandy Circle (proposed width averages 18') in Big
Pine Key, Inc. SUbdivision, with speed humps to the project. 4)
Add Warner Street and Beach Drive (proposed width 18') in Virgil
96/96
Lowe Subdivision, with speed humps, to the project. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
MISCELLANEOUS / COUNTY ATTORNEY
Attorney Larry Erskine, discussed with the Board the
status of the 12th Street Limited Partnership v. Monroe County
litigation. After Board discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass
directing Mr. Erskine to not file an Appeal on the Judge's
decision and require the Plaintiff's attorney to file a motion
justifying the costs and interest due. Motion carried
unanimously.
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, announced to the
Board that the Marathon Chamber of Commerce has arranged to
charter a plane from Marathon to Tallahassee on March 28, 1996 in
connection with the appearance before the Governor and Cabinet
concerning the Comprehensive Land Use Plan at a cost of $260
round trip. Anyone who may be interested is urged to contact the
Chamber.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The continuation of a Public Hearing was held
concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending section 6-16, Monroe
County Code, revising the building code of Monroe County to
incorporate actions which are prohibited in the disciplinary
section of the Code; 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. Johnny O'Daniel, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner London to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 019-1996
See Ord. Book No. 38 which is incorporated herein by reference.
The continuation of a Public Hearing was held
concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6 revising
the disciplinary provisions; Authorizing Code Enforcement
Inspectors to issue citations with fines; 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. Johnny O'Daniel and Bill Smith, Executive Director of the
Florida Keys Contractor's Association, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner London to adopt the following Ordinance.
96/97
ORDINANCE NO. 020-1996
See Ord. Book No. 38 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried. Note: This Ordinance is re-considered and
amended later in the meeting.
The continuation of a Public Hearing was held
concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6.3 of the
Monroe County Code, reducing the waiting period for Foreclosure
upon Code Enforcement Liens; Providing for Lien Foreclosure by
the County Attorney; Extending the duration of Code Enforcement
Liens; 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. Johnny O'Daniel, addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner
London to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 021-1996
See Ord. Book No. 38 which is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, and Charles
Pierce, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting approval 1)
for Mr. pierce to occupy the hangar at the Marathon Airport on a
month-to-month basis, until such time as property is appraised
for fair market value, and Request for Proposal advertised for
hangar and 2) approval to have hangar and property appraised
for fair market value. Roll call vote was unanimous.
commissioner London excused himself from the meeting.
96/98
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman, addressed the
Board regarding a hearing date for a request from Hawk's Cay
Investors, Ltd. to modify a major development and Development of
Regional Impact for Hawk's Cay Resort to reconfigure the project
design and to extend the completion date until January 20, 2002
that was previously deleted from the agenda. Don Johnson,
representing Hawk's Cay Investors Limited, addressed the Board.
This matter was referred to staff.
Commissioner London returned to the meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS
Jim Smith, representing the South Florida Water
Management District, updated the Board on the activities of the
Management District.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Bob Elliott, Jack King, and Jack Martin, addressed the
Board. Community services Director, Peter Horton, also addressed
the Board concerning the Key West International Airport
Renovation Project. Bud Caldwell of Volkert & Associates, Inc.,
made a presentation to the Board showing site plans, floor plans,
and a rendering of the project as it had evolved so far. Motion
was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Mayor Freeman
granting approval of the project, per staff recommendation. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS ITEMS
Candance Whittaker, representing Art for Children's
Sake, addressed the Board concerning an alternate use for the
White street Beach currently known as "Higgs Beach, with the
intention to dedicate it as "Kids Point". Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Douglass
granting conceptual approval of the use. Motion carried
unanimously.
96/99
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator, James Roberts, addressed the
Board concerning the receipt of $207,270 from the Hurricane
Andrew Recovery and Rebuilding Trust Fund Grant.
Mr. Roberts updated the Board on Channel 16.
Mr. Roberts updated the Board on the Ballistic Missile
Defense organization.
Mr. Roberts discussed with the Board the 33rd street
Lease with the Marathon Chamber of Commerce and negotiations with
the School Board. Debbie Harrison, representing the Sue
Moore/Stanley Switlik 1/2 cent Construction committee; Attorney
Frank Greenman, Barbara Wright, Joe Orr, and Superintendent of
Schools, Robert Walker, addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass
consenting to the sublease by the District School Board of Monroe
County of the premises identified on the attached sketch
(abutting 33rd Street, Marathon) held by the Greater Marathon
Chamber of Commerce ("Lessee"), conditioned upon: 1) Non-removal
or alteration of the existing improvements on the subleased
parcel without the written consent of Monroe County; and 2)
approved by the Office of the County Attorney of the sublease.
Said sketch is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval, per Staff recommendation,
to issue a Request for Proposal for Closed Captioning of Board of
County Commission meeting, Code Enforcement meetings, Special
Master hearings, and other County originated programming on
Channel 16. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval to utilize provision of
contract with Commonwealth Consulting to increase activity on
Monroe County on behalf of Missile Testing. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval to advertise the
following two Ordinances:
An Ordinance providing that the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners may, by Resolution, approve additional
compensation to the newly employed Director of Planning, Timothy
McGarry, in an amount not to exceed $5,000; Providing for certain
restrictions on such compensation; Providing for severability;
Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith;
Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code; and
96/100
providing an effective date.
An Ordinance providing that the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners may, by Resolution, approve additional
compensation to the newly employed Environmental Management
Division Director, Clark Lake, in an amount not to exceed $5,000;
Providing for certain restrictions on such compensation;
Providing for severability; Providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director, Dent Pierce, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner London authorizing establishment of the position of
Building Technician for Truman School, pay series 217, $26,915 -
$30,145 per year. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Safety Director, Reggie Paros, addressed the
Board concerning status of the Translator. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Mayor Freeman granting
approval of the termination of the contract between Monroe County
and Henry Naubereit, effective April 27, 1996 and directing the
County Attorney to provide the required notice. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
96/101
commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
Mr. Paros discussed the C&M Electronics contract.
Emergency Communications Director, Norm Leggett, and
Frank Merklein, representing Atlantic Wood communications, Inc.,
addressed the Board.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval of an amended Human
Service Organization funding application for FY97. Motion
carried unanimously.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, discussed the
status of the Big pine Key Joint Venture Mariner's Resort;
Sunshine Key RV Park; Ocean cay-Holiday Harbor; Vacation Rental
Ordinance; Resort Key Largo noise violations; and the Drossel,
Parks, et al Vacation Rental cases.
Mr. Hendrick also discussed the Hawks Cay Public
Hearing continuance. He advised the Board that due to Mr. pritam
Singh, being a former client of his, he would have no involvement
in the Hawk's Cay matter. Commissioner London advised the Board
that since his wife was employed by Mr. Singh he would recuse
himself from all matters concerning Hawks Cay.
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman, updated the
Board on the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan and the
estimated costs concerning the proposed Five Year Work Program
that will be considered by the Governor and Cabinet. He
indicated that the total program is estimated to cost $244
million dollars and that these estimates were provided by the
Department of Community Affairs.
Mr. Herman discussed the Wastewater Facilities Master
Plan. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to adopt the following Resolution
concerning the development and advertising of a Request for
Qualifications for a county-wide Wastewater Master Plan. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 141-1996
. .
~~v,.s Ion
96/102
See Res. Book No. 129 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to continue to the next regularly scheduled
Board meeting the selection of three (3) new members to the
Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Motion carried
unanimously.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner London granting approval to establish the
position of Deputy Director of Airports. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval of the following
appointments to the Jobs and Education Partnership Board:
Private Sector/1 Seat
Gail Killion - Hyatt Key West
Community Based organization/1 Seat
Dr. Bruce Waite, Executive Director - Florida Keys
Employment and Training Council
Education/2 Seats
Mr. Robert Walker, Monroe County School Superintendent ~
Dr. William Seeker, President, FKCC
organized Labor/1 Seat
Mike Ozegovich, Upper Keys Resident - AFLCIO
Employment Service/1 Seat
Dalia Travis, Employment security Manager I -
Department of Labor and Employment Security/Division of
Jobs and Benefits
Local Elected Official/1 Seat
Mayor shirley Freeman
Roll call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
96/103
Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner London to adopt the following Resolution exempting
the proposed classroom at st. Justin Martyr Catholic Church from
the non-residential permit allocation system based on the fact
that st. Justin's is a federally tax exempt institution and the
development of a school classroom will not adversely affect the
hurricane evacuation objectives of the Year 2010 Comprehensive
Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 142-1996
See Res. Book No. 129 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, discussed with the
Board the Monroe County v. Post, Buckley; Avis Rent-A-Car; and
Detention Center litigation. Mr. Hendrick discussed Monroe
County v. Marathon Air and a proposal to settle the Marathon Air,
Flight Department and Jet Center litigation. Community services
Director, Peter Horton, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Mayor Freeman authorizing the County Attorney to negotiate for
a possible settlement of the Jet Center litigation. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
Mr. Hendrick also discussed the Marathon Air Taxi
litigation and the request to provide a letter of support from
the County concerning Mariner's Hospital certificate of Need.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner London authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter
indicating the County's support for issuance of a certificate of
Need for Mariner's Hospital. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval, as amended, to advertise an
Ordinance prohibiting personal watercraft within 500 feet of the
shoreline of Harry Harris Park; Providing for regulatory markers;
Providing for 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. Juanita Greene, representing the
Harris Park Neighborhood Association and Izaak Walton League,
96/104
addressed the Board. Amendment as follows:
section 2. Add the words "or launch a personal
watercraft from any part of the Park" at the end of the section.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to rehear an Ordinance amending Chapter 6,
Monroe County Code revising the disciplinary provision
authorizing Code Enforcement Inspectors to issue citations with
fines. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to approve Ordinance No. 020-1996 with
amended pages 4 & 6. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Kathy Bryant, President of the Marathon Chamber of
Commerce discussed with the Board the sublease with the Chamber
and the District School Board and advised the Board that the
Chamber held an emergency meeting and had approved of the
execution of such a sublease. Ms. Bryant asked for assistance
from the County in making sure that certain protections were
included in the sublease.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mr. Hendrick advised the Board that he had been invited
by the Human Rights Project to travel to India to observe the
electoral process and that he would be out of the country for a
short period of time.
Mr. Hendrick discussed his presence at a recent Tourist
Development Council meeting and the contractual relationship
between Monroe County, the TDC, and 3406 North Roosevelt
Boulevard Corporation.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to declare that an emergency exists and
waiving notice by a four-fifth's vote pursuant to the provisions
of F.S. 125.66(3); to amend section 1 of Ordinance No. 014-1996.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to adopt the following Ordinance declaring
that an emergency exists and waiving notice by a four-fifth's
vote; amending section 1 of Ordinance No. 014-1996 (which amended
Sec, 2-1.1(a) Monroe County Code) in order to provide that the
96/105
persons who serve or who have served as Monroe County Code
Enforcement Special Masters or as Counsel to the Monroe County
Land Authority are eligible to serve as County Hearing Officer;
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.
ORDINANCE NO. 022-1996
See Ord. Book No. 38 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
i:lo~ t. lJ"A~
,
Deputy Clerk
\
\-
.-.
-'---"
'""
.""
'""
.""
.""
"
I.~--
I ''.. ..
- - -
,
1/
(
I
,
I
,
I
,
,
,
I
~o
o 0
~
,.-'[
. I
I .
,--._.J
-
DflOP
Vl81T0lI
PARKING
IIEDlA EXPAN.
INTO I!llJST.
CAn.
EXIST.
BLDG.
BUILDING "A"
IlIA. n
CAFETERIA
P.E.
OUT'"
DlIIIIIC
DO
FIITUIlI
ASPItAl
!'LA YeO
J
~
I
I
I
I
I
,
,
It_II.
!'LA YGllOUND
FUTUIIE
PLA YFELD
ISOCCl!IIJ
S'73' .....
------__1-_
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4S.4HCH'flA Y Ne:-t - - - - - - - - - - --
E9 MASTER PLAN