05/22/1996 Regular
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, May 22, 1996
Key Largo, Florida
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
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.
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.
Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to re-open the Agenda in order to add to it
a Proclamation of National Cancer Survivors Day on June 2, 1996.
Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of a Proclamation was made proclaiming
May 18 through May 24, 1996 as "National Safe Boating Week" in
Monroe County.
Presentation of a Proclamation was made proclaiming
May 19 through May 25, 1996 as "Emergency Medical Services Week"
in Monroe County.
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation in recognition of
the month of Mayas "Foster Parent Month" in Monroe County.
Presentation of a Proclamation was made proclaiming
June 2, 1996 as "National Cancer Survivors Day" in Monroe County.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
The continuation of a Public Hearing was held
concerning adoption of an Ordinance establishing a vessel
exclusion/swim area by prohibiting vessels within certain waters
adjacent to the shoreline of Harry Harris Park; Providing for
regulatory markers; 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. The following individuals addressed
the Board: Mary Lou Wilkinson, President of the Harris Park
Neighborhood Association; Glenn Faast, representing The Ski
Connection; and Dagny Johnson, representing the Upper Keys
citizens Association. Motion was made by Commissioner London and
seconded by Commissioner Douglass to adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 029-1996
See Ord. Book No. 39 which is incorporated herein by reference.
The continuation of 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; and providing an effective date. The
following individuals addressed the Board: H. C. Munroe, Murray
Nelson, representing Port Largo Home Owners; Paula C. Morrow,
Adam Kosloesky, Jerry Wilkinson, H. T. Pontin, Barry Patterson,
Dagny Johnson, representing the Upper Keys citizens Association;
and F. Houseman. The Clerk read into the official record a
letter from Katha Sheehan, editor/publisher of the Chronicle of
the Keys. Code Enforcement Director, Marty Arnold, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to adopt the Ordinance. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Douglass No
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London No
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Freeman No
Motion failed.
The continuation of a Public Hearing was held
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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 Ordinance is effective in the 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 of Ordinances; and
providing an effective date. The following individuals addressed
the Board: Pauline Klein, representing United We stand America;
H. T. pontin, and Dagny Johnson, representing the Upper Keys
citizens Association. The Clerk read into the official record a
letter from Katha Sheehan, editor/publisher of the Chronicle of
the Keys. County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, addressed the
Board. After Board discussion, motion was made by Mayor Freeman
and seconded by Commissioner Douglass 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. 030-1996
See Ord. Book No. 39 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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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 Mayor Shirley Freeman, Commissioner Hal
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Halenza, Commissioner Jack London, and Chairman Keith Douglass.
Absent was Commissioner Arthur French.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Halenza granting approval to accept alternate bid
and purchase one (1) 1995 Ford Super Duty Type I Ambulance from
Southern Ambulance Builders, Inc. in the total amount of $84,565.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner French 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
The Clerk read into the official record a letter from
Arturo Espinola Arnau, President of the Latin-American Chamber of
Commerce.
Social Services Director, Louis LaTorre, addressed the
Board concerning a request for Monroe County to take legal action
against the Alliance for Aging of Dade and Monroe County. Motion
was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to: 1. Direct Staff to pursue administrative relief; 2.
Direct the County Attorney's Office to examine and report on the
feasibility of litigation; 3. Seek legislative delegation
assistance in redressing funding inequities. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval to readvertise a Request for
Proposals for engineering services to evaluate the incinerators
at all three (3) landfill sites and to renew the permit for the
Cudjoe Key Lined Landfill.
Board granted approval to purchase a roll-off truck,
roll-off trailer and a fork lift in accordance with negotiations
carried out by the County Administrator.
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for
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Proposals for a Solid Waste Composition Study.
Board granted approval to sell surplus 14-gallon bins
to Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI) at our cost of $2.88/bin).
Board granted approval to authorize our new Third Party
Administrator, Acordia, to obtain quotes for the provision of
Life Insurance and Specific Excess Loss Insurance coverage for
the Group Insurance Program.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Memorandum of Understanding between Monroe County and the Florida
Keys Electric Coop., Members Charitable Trust, Inc.
Board granted approval and adopted the Monroe County
Hurricane Preparedness, Evacuation, Shelter and Refuge of Last
Resort Plan.
Board granted approval to remove surplus items from
inventory and dispose of same, advertise for bids and accept
highest bids from April 3, 1996 Recap of Bid Opening, and
rescinding past actions on two assets from February.
Board granted approval of a settlement of a Code
Enforcement Lien on the property of Ull-92-931 (Richard and Diane
Lunn), as stipulated in a letter from attorney Alfred K. Frigola,
which includes terms of a mediated settlement agreement, Report
of Court Ordered Mediation. Said Report is incorporated herein.
Board granted ratification of a Preliminary Letter
Contract between Monroe County and the South Florida Employment
Training Consortium retroactive to 4/25/96, for Title lIB Summer
Youth Employment and Training Program.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
following two documents:
Certification regarding debarment, suspension and other
responsibility matters primary covered transactions.
Certification Regarding Lobbying - Certification for ~
contracts, grants, loans and cooperative agreements.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County
and Florida Department of Transportation, Contract No. AC042, to
fund the runway lighting rehabilitation project at the Marathon
Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Purchase Service Order No. 95/96-10 between Monroe County and
Greiner, Inc., for the Mangrove Trimming Project (Runway
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Protection Zone; Runway 27) at the Key West International
Airport.
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 emergency
removal of DV03A2154, located off of Key Colony Beach.
RESOLUTION NO. 174-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
contract agreement between Monroe County and ASAP Marine
Contractors for the emergency removal of DV03A2154, in the amount
of $2,180.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to the Agreement between Monroe County, the City of Key
West, and Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Boating
Improvement Fund, for additional funding and time to complete the
Key West Mooring Buoy repair project.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund, for the
emergency repair of Channel Marker #2, Hammer Point, Key Largo.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund, for the
emergency removal of DV032130.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund, for the
emergency removal of DV092016.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund, for the
installation of regulatory buoys off of Smathers Beach, south
side of Key West, and Marine Surveyor fees.
Board granted approval of the revision of the Public
Library's policy concerning the receipt of gifts and donations,
library patron registration, and materials circulation.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 175-1996
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See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 2) .
RESOLUTION NO. 176-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 177-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 178-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 124-1996 (Schedule Item 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 179-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 180-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 181-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 182-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 095-1996 (Schedule Item 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 183-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 491-1995 (Schedule Item 11).
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RESOLUTION NO. 184-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 185-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 186-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 187-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 123-1996 (Schedule Item 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 188-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 189-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 190-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 191-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 192-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 193-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 414-1995 (Schedule Item 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 194-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 195-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to rescind
Resolution No. 171-1996 (Schedule Item 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 196-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to rescind
Resolution No. 172-1996 (Schedule Item 24) .
RESOLUTION NO. 197-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to rescind
Resolution No. 173-1996 (Schedule Item 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 198-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 199-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 200-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 201-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 29) .
RESOLUTION NO. 202-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 203-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 204-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 205-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 206-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
submission of a grant application to the Florida Department of
Community Affairs FY97 Anti-Drug Abuse Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 207-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to purchase one new Minolta
EP3050 CS/PRO Copier from Makepeace Office Equipment for the
Public Works Division, approval to remove the current Minolta
copier from inventory as it will be used as a trade-in for new
model, and approval of a Resolution transferring funds for same.
(Please note that Resolution transferring funds is included in
Agenda Item D-23).
Board granted approval to implement and fill the
position of Staff Assistant I, Parks & Beaches Unincorporated,
Pay Series 210, $19,115.00 per year, as previously referenced in
the County Administrator's Parks & Recreation Conceptual
Resolution Plan submitted and approved January 17/18, 1996.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
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one year lease agreement between Monroe County and Sheriff Deputy
Glenn Shipe, to reside at the trailer located at Harry Harris
Park.
Board granted approval of Award of Bid and authorized
execution of a Contract between Monroe County and Jayne's
Cleaning Service, Inc., to provide janitorial service and
restroom opening and lock-up service at Ann's Beach, in the
amount of $1,000.00 per month.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 1 for contract with The Brewer Company of
Florida, Inc., for road improvements to Sugarloaf Key Roads II,
reducing the contract amount by $5,881.89.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No.1 for contract with General Asphalt Co., Inc.,
for Key Largo Roads XI project, adding a 45 day time extension.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
execution of a Highway Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the
Florida Department of Transportation for the Upper Matecumbe
Pedestrian Path Project No. 90000-3525.
RESOLUTION NO. 208-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Award of Bid and authorized
execution of a contract between Monroe County and The Brewer
Company of Florida, Inc., for Big pine Key Roads VII Roadway
Improvement, in the amount of $443,454.39.
Board granted approval of Award of Bid and authorized
execution of a contract between Monroe County and T.P.S., Inc.,
for the development of Jesse Hobbs Park in Marathon, in the
amount of $122,081.96.
Board granted approval to have the County Attorney
advertise an Ordinance combining Municipal Services Taxing
District 5 with the Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
District.
Board granted approval to terminate the contract
between Monroe County and Arnold's Towing for the removal of
DV03A2160, and not impose accumulative damages for inability to
meet contractual obligations.
Board approved clarification of action taken on April
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17, 1996, approval of staff recommendations to reject the two
bids and authorization for Public Works to handle maintenance on
park facilities.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Agreement Modification No. 2 to Memorandum of Agreement No. 940S-
89-11-54-01-030, between Monroe County and the Florida Department
of Community Affairs, extending the termination date of the grant
to June 30, 1997.
Board granted approval for the Reporter Newspaper to
close state Road 5, northbound lanes only, from MM98.3 (Almay
street Oceanside) to MM100.5 at the northernmost entrance of the
Waldorf Plaza Shopping Center, to hold the 21st Annual July 4th
Parade, and authorized execution of Florida Department of
Transportation Request for Temporary Closing/Special Use of State
Road form.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and 3406 North Roosevelt Blvd.,
Corp., to continue performing executive services on behalf of the
Monroe County Tourist Development Council.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Board adopted the following Resolution repealing
Resolution 191-1993 and adopting the Risk Management Policy and
Procedures Contract Administration Manual, 1996 Edition,
delegating the authority to modify or waive any requirement
contained therein to the County Administrator, the Risk Manager,
and/or County Attorney.
RESOLUTION NO. 209-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Satisfaction of Notice of Affordable Housing Deed Restriction and
Notice of Deferred Payment of Impact Fees for Jeanette and Jack
Graff.
Board adopted the following Resolution confirming the
Administrative Boundary Interpretation of the Planning Director
in Land Use District Map Boundary Interpretation No. 102, a
parcel of land in section 10, township 66 south, range 29 east, ~
and further described as lots 3 and 12, block 8, Koehn's
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Subdivision, Big pine Key, Monroe County, Florida, approximately
mile marker 30.
RESOLUTION NO. 210-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, 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 Pam and Brian Bauer regarding the DCA's appeal of
permit No. 9520000223.
RESOLUTION NO. 211-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of a variance request from Carol
Cianciolo to the Flood Hazard Ordinance for placement of a
limited bath facility below the base flood elevation on lot 25,
block 12, Largo Sound Village, Key Largo.
Board granted approval of a variance request by Harco
Distributed, Inc., to the Flood Hazard Ordinance for placement of
a limited bath facility below the base flood elevation on lot 33,
Yacht Harbour, Fat Deer Key.
Board granted approval of a variance request from
Victor Clark to the Flood Hazard Ordinance for placement of a
limited bath facility below the base flood elevation on lot 11,
block 9, Ocean Reef Plat #1, Key Largo.
Board granted approval of a variance request from Jack
and Joyce Sweeting to the Flood Hazard Ordinance for placement of
a limited bath facility below the base flood elevation on Lot 23,
Block 1, Eden pines Colony, 1st Addition, Big pine Key.
Board granted approval of a variance request from Dale
Jones and Mark Boalch to the Flood Hazard Ordinance for placement
of a lateral attached garage enclosure greater than 300 square
feet below base flood elevation, for parking only, on property
located on lot 11, block 5, Sunshine Estates, Section two,
Plantation Key.
Board granted approval of a variance request from
Steven and Tina Bergstrom to the Flood Hazard Ordinance for
placement of a lateral attached garage enclosure greater than 300
square feet below base flood elevation, for parking only, on
property located on lot 23, block 24, Shark Key Subdivision,
Shark Key.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
creating a Boating Restricted Area (Slow speed/minimum wake zone)
for Vaca Cut, Marathon; providing for definitions; providing that
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Monroe County agrees to hold the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection harmless from any liability incurred
from the negligent posting of boating restricted markers;
providing for penalties for violations; providing for exemptions;
providing for severability; providing for repeal of all
ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
grant agreement between Monroe County and the state of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, in the amount of
$50,000.00, to use in the placement of a ship as an artificial
reef.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Memorandum of Agreement between Monroe County and the state of
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, stating that
Monroe County will accept title to the USS Spiegel Grove for use
as an artificial reef.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
grant contract from the Florida Communities Trust to fund the
purchase of land for recreational and conservation purposes in
connection with the Upper Keys new high school project.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of Commissioner London's
appointment of Nancy Whitney to replace Ginna Thomas Drake on the 1t
Commission on the Status of Women.
Board granted approval of Commissioner London's
reappointment of Gale Killion to the Florida Keys Council for the
Handicapped due to the passage of an ordinance revising the
membership number.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Douglass'
reappointment of William Quinn to the Florida Keys Council for
the Handicapped.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Helen Van Achterberg Divoll.
RESOLUTION NO. 212-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Harvey's
reappointment of Louis Schwartz to the Florida Keys Council for
the
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Handicapped.
Board granted approval of Mayor Freeman's appointment
of Harry Sawyer, Sr., to the Florida Keys Council for the
Handicapped.
Board granted approval of a request for a noise permit
under S13-43(b), Monroe County Code, submitted by attorney
Richard M. Klitenick, on behalf of his clients Albert Tropea and
Cindy Geaedicke-Rhoades, owners of 512 Sound Drive, Key Largo,
for June 1, 1996, in order to hold an engagement party.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval to abolish the Sesquicentennial
Commission Committee.
Board granted approval of the corrected length of term
for James Aultman as a member of the Contractors Examining Board.
Pursuant to Sec. 6-83, Monroe County Code, terms are for three
years.
Board granted approval for the County Attorney to
proceed with a lease for the 33rd Street Properties in Marathon.
Board confirmed the County Administrator's appointment
of Joseph Medallion as Director of Roads and Bridges, Public
Works Division.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Care Center for
Mental Health, in the amount of $2,365.00; Guillermo Marcovici,
in the amount of $2,000.00; Leslie Morgan, in the amount of
$3,300.00; Deborah Harrison, in the amount of $1,075.00; Guidance
Clinic of the Upper Keys, in the amount of $500.00; Guidance
Clinic of the Middle Keys, in the amount of $550.00; Pamela
Strother, in the amount of $1,200.00; David Nathanson, in the
amount of $900.00.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY'S, Finley & Reif, in the amount of
$1,035.00; Marci Rose, in the amount of $982.19; Teresa M.
Pooler, in the amount of $2,550.45; Albert L. Kelley, in the
amount of $153.75.
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COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY'S - CONFLICT, Laurie Hall, in the
amount of $1,631.62; Natural Law, Inc., in the amount of $787.50;
Roberta S. Fine, in the amount of $2,997.25; Maria Betancourt, in
the amount of $453.75; John Rotolo, in the amount of $4,507.50;
Larry Erskine, in the amount of $535.00; cunningham, Albritton,
Lenzi, in the amount of $700.00; Donald Yates, in the amount of
$941.25; Crimella & Hamilton, in the amount of $450.00; Manuel
Garcia, in the amount of $738.75; Gerald Pletan, in the amount of
$350.00; Jason Smith, in the amount of $2,568.75; Timothy Thomes,
in the amount of $786.32; Erol Vural, in the amount of $600.00;
Stephen Isherwood, in the amount of $4,721.25; Carol Ann Wolf, in
the amount of $532.50; Harvey Watnick, in the amount of $832.65;
Joseph Wolkowsky, in the amount of $232.50.
TRAVEL EXPENSES, witness Travel, in the amount of $3,095.88.
COURT REPORTERS, Associated Court Reporters, in the amount
of $7,670.25; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $3,176.35;
Soon Schunot, in the amount of $450.00; Laws Reporting Company,
in the amount of $547.50; Vicki Lynn Doty, in the amount of
$500.30; Nichols & Hardy, in the amount of $234.00; Nancy
Maleski, in the amount of $60.75; Amy Landry, in the amount of
$105.00; Katherine Nolen, in the amount of $134.93; Jack
Bensoner, in the amount of $468.75; Verbatim Transcript, in the
amount of $662.00; Julie Carr, in the amount of $85.00; Kathleen
Fegers, in the amount of $904.50; Knipes-Cohen of Florida, in the
amount of $106.02.
REGULAR WITNESS FEES, witness Payroll, in the amount of
$596.71
EXTRADITION, Richard Roth, in the amount of $13,583.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Louis Spallone, in the amount of $1,750.00;
witness Lodging, in the amount of $490.29; State of Florida, in
the amount of $757.41.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Robert Carraway, in the amount of
$100.00; Guillermo Marcovici, in the amount of $500.00.
COURT INTERPRETERS, Thomas Lindsay, in the amount of $25.00;
J.R. Alayon, in the amount of $640.00; Basia Dziewanoski, in the
amount of $65.00; William Waddell, in the amount of $625.00; Jose
Menendez, in the amount of $1,135.00; Rejean Clement, in the
amount of $75.00; AT&T Language Line Service, in the amount of
$50.00; Joseph Marble, in the amount of $45.00; Tonasz Gadomski,
in the amount of $50.00; Eduardo Rodriguez, in the amount of
$35.00; Jamie Petitti Grider, in the amount of $100.00; Juan
Borges, in the amount of $170.00; Rev. Julia Seward, in the
amount of $40.00; Marlene Miller, in the amount of $50.00.
MISC. EXPENSES - ALL, Hospital Correspondence Corp., in the
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amount of $136.13.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (100), #155-157, in the
amount of $69,740.00
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND (002), #632/635-#638, in
the amount of $152,750.46
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND (101), #1669-#1673, in the amount of
$4,829,802.55
ROAD AND BRIDGE OPERATING (102), #958-#963, in the amount of
$594,903.08
LAW LIBRARY FUND (103), #525-#528, in the amount of
$4,564.54
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (115-121), #1002-#1007, in the
amount of $805,088.34
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (130-134), #239-#242, in
the amount of $93,186.04
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS (145,146,141), #907-#911, in the amount
of $439,432.18
TRANSLATOR FUND/E911 ENHANCEMENT FEE (142), #577-#581, in
the amount of $38,038.14
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (144), #329-#332/334, in the
amount of $14,748.76
PLANNING,BUILDING,& CODE ENFORCEMENT/
PARKS & BEACHES UNINCORPORATED (147,148) #626-#631, in the
amount of $650,221.92
VENETIAN SHORES SPEC RD DIST &
DUCK KEY SECURITY (149/152), #120-#121, in the amount of
$469.30
MONROE COUNTY LOCAL HOUSING ASSIST. (153), #1089-1090, in
the amount of $19,336.37
COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301/304), #854-#859, in the amount of
$339,001.17
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND (401), #657-#661, in the amount of
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$40,939.50
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND (403/404), #1028-1034,
in the amount of $329,730.29
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS (414), #518-#522, in the amount of
$1,024,865.94
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND (501), #4359-#4365, in the amount
of $159,782.74
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #259488-261690, in the amount of
$22,339,326.90
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INS FUND (502), #825-#833, in the amount
of $1,091,817.07
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND & FLEET MANAGEMENT FUND (503/504),
#425-#429, in the amount of $413,016.93
FL TRUST FUND (600,601), #1126-1127, in the amount of
$41,364.22
Board approved the County Commission Meeting Minutes of
March 20, 1996.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance of the
Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, amending
section 2-235, Monroe County Code, in order to correct the
descriptions of Municipal service Benefit Units Numbers 1-8 by
removing references to outdated precinct numbers and Property
Appraiser Computer Codes; 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 of the
Board of County commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, amending
section 6-44, Monroe County Code, deleting a provision concerning
inspection 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 granted approval to advertise an Ordinance of the
Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, creating
section 6-45, Monroe County Code, providing for inspections;
permitting inspections by professional architects or engineers;
providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all
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ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing for an
effective date.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department
of Juvenile Justice for a holding facility.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Deed transferring the County's interest in the Riviera Park to
the Riviera Village Property Owners Association, Inc.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance of the
Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, amending
section 3-12(2) in order to change the number of signors to
affidavits for animal control personnel to act upon a complaint
that alleges a violation of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances;
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.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of the following expenditures
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund in the total amount of
$90,945:
$10,000 - Start-up money for a local chapter of PACE
Center for Girls, Inc.
$30,000 - Purchase ten new SD2-Ka band traffic radar
units.
$3,000 - Purchase/installation of a separate air
conditioning system for the dispatch center in
Plantation Key.
$23,000 - Purchase seven 800 MHz portable radios to
access statewide radio network.
$795 - To be given to Girl Scout council of Tropical
Florida to send three Monroe County girls to camp.
$650 - Purchase a Skid-X inertial deceleration meter
used to measure friction coefficient of roadway.
$1,000 - Purchase Visual voice software program.
$2,500 - Purchase two 24 hour video surveillance
cameras.
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$12,500 - Replenish the TRAP Fund.
$7,500 - Set aside to cover future costs of
specialized training .
Board granted approval of a Request for expenditures
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, in the amount of $2,000 to
support the costs of three adults and approximately twenty
children from Middle Keys to travel to the 11th National
Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community.
MISCELLANEOUS
Board adopted the following Resolution endorsing an
application to the u.s. Department of Housing and Urban
Development's Office of community Relations and Involvement;
Crime Prevention and Security Division for a Public Housing Drug
Elimination Grant for Fiscal Year 1996.
RESOLUTION NO. 213-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Sheriff Richard D. Roth announced certain actions
necessary to implement the amount of $65,000 in order to fund
this year's Summer Recreation Program. Summer Recreation Program
Director/Principal of Glynn Archer School, Pedro Fraga and County
Administrator, James Roberts addressed the Board. After Board
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing
execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the District School
Board and Monroe County, contingent upon final legal review.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The Board re-opened the agenda in order for John L.
Stokesberry, Executive Director of the Alliance for Aging, Inc.,
to address the Board concerning the request of the Monroe County
Social Services Director recommending that Monroe County take
legal action in Federal Court against the Alliance for Aging of
Dade and Monroe County.
Robert R. Garant, representing Garant Engineering,
Inc., and Gene Rhodus addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass that it
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is not the intention of the Board to restrict residential
hurricane refuges wherever constructed to be within the
Commercial Rate of Growth Ordinance. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, introduced
representatives from Greiner, Inc. who made a presentation of
qualifications to maintain current status as General Airport
Consultant. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey granting approval for Staff to negotiate a
new contract with Greiner, Inc. for an additional 5 years. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, on behalf of Land
Use Counsel, Bob Apgar, updated the Board on the 18-Mile Stretch
and 2010 Comprehensive Plan proceedings and discussed
expenditures of monies to date. Commissioner Douglass addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner London granting approval of additional funding in
the amount of $30,000 for Mr. Apgar to represent Monroe County in
the proceedings. 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.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Lawrence Johnson and Sheriff Roth addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval of the fOllowing items:
Approval for "Friends of Friendship Park" to utilize
Friendship Park on July 4, 1996, to hold the 2nd Annual 4th of
July "Youth Athletic Jamboree" to be held simultaneously with the
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners "Ground Breaking
Ceremonies" upon the following Staff recommendations:
1) Clean-up plan to be approved by the Division
Director of Public Works or his designee prior to
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the event;
2) Adult supervision at all times;
3) Public notification via local newspaper or radio;
4) Copies of written correspondence notifying all
emergency rescue agencies one (1) week prior to the
event.
Approval and execution of a Grant of Conservation
Easement Agreement with the County for Friendship Park in Key
Largo;
Approval of Award of Bid, waiving of purchasing
policies and procedures, and execution of a Contract between
Monroe County and J. A. LaRocco Enterprise, Inc. for development
of Friendship Park.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner London excused himself from the meeting.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Sandra Kay Barrett, Agent for Hawk's Cay, addressed the
Board concerning a request from Hawk's Cay Investors, Ltd. to
continue to the June 19, 1996, meeting, the Board of County
Commissioner's review of a modification to a major development
and Development of Regional Impact for Hawk's Cay Resort. After
Board discussion, the matter was referred to the County
Administrator.
Commissioner London returned to the meeting.
County Administrator, James Roberts updated the Board
on the Federal Insurance Administration and discussed upcoming
dates for a FEMA workshop meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to appoint a Task Force consisting of
representatives from the five (5) Chambers of Commerce, three (3)
banking executives from regional, community and national banks;
and a member of the Board of County Commissioners (W. Harvey) to
develop an action plan to persuade FEMA to accept units in place
as of 1992. Bettye Chaplin addressed the Board.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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Public Safety Director, Reggie paros; Emergency
Communications Director, Norm Leggett; County Administrator,
James Roberts; and County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, addressed
the Board. After Board discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass
granting approval and authorizing execution of an Agreement
between Monroe County and PCS primeco concerning the Television
Translator System. 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. Paros and Dan Horn, CEO of Keys Microcable,
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to reject the Agreement with Keys
Microcable Corporation concerning the Television Translator
System. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Douglass No
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor Freeman No
Motion failed. Motion was then made by Mayor Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Douglass to approve the Agreement with
Keys Microcable with a term of fifteen years, at a five year
initial term with two five year options, effective June 16, 1996.
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.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
J. Allison DeFoor and Bettye Chaplin, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner London to adopt the following Resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 342-1995 and authorizing the Supervisor of
Elections to place a non-binding referendum question on the
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November, 1996, general election regarding the Florida Keys
National Marine Sanctuary. The referendum question as follows:
Do you believe there should be a Florida Keys National
Marine Sanctuary? Yes No
RESOLUTION NO. 214-1996
See Res. Book No. 130 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
SOUNDING BOARD
Jan M. Jacobson, representing the Everglades Institute,
addressed the Board concerning its' condition and means to
recover cost incurred by Monroe County and tax issues relating to
Loop Road property. Public Works Director, Dent Pierce, and
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, also addressed the Board.
The matter was referred to Staff.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Captain Mills, President of the Monroe County Improved
Subdivision Residential Homeowner's Association, and Mr.
Hendrick, addressed the Board concerning the status of the
vacation rental ordinance. Motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Reich to return the
recommendations to the Planning commission and request that they
provide a single recommendation to the BOCC and explore
additional alternatives which would require the homeowners
association's involvement. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
commissioner Douglass No
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
Marine Resources Director, George Garrett, briefed the
Board on the State of Florida's cesspit replacement program.
Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution
of the final draft, as amended, of the Request for Statements of
Qualification to complete the Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater
Master Plan and to advertise the Request for Statements of
Qualifications. Said amendment as follows:
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Page 5 Add the words "in rural and tropical
communities" after the words "innovative technologies)" under the
professional components section.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner London to abate the proceedings pending action by
the Planning Commission on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
for applicant Joe Clark and Robert Schweinler. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
A Public Hearing was held concerning an amendment to
the Law Enforcement Trust Fund #600. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to adopt the following Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 215-1996
See Res. Book No. 130 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Environmental Management Director, Clark Lake,
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and
seconded by Commissioner Reich granting approval to waive
Purchasing Policies and Procedures in order to buy three (3) used
"yard mules" for the transfer stations. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner London granting approval to advertise a Request for
Proposals to manage the parking lot at the Marathon Airport.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner London granting approval and authorizing execution
of a Contract between Monroe County and Bender & Associates
Architects, P.A., to provide professional services at the Old
Navy Commissary Building in Key West. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution approving
additional compensation to the newly employed Environmental
Management Director, Clark Lake.
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RESOLUTION NO. 216-1996
See Res. Book No. 130 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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.
Mayor Freeman discussed name change of the
Environmental Management Division to the Solid Waste Resources
Management Division. Environmental Management Director, Clark
Lake, addressed the Board.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Office of Management and Budget Director/Acting
Director of Information Systems, John Carter, updated the Board
on the status of the County Network.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
County Administrator, James Roberts, referred the Board
to the written report concerning the New Parks & Recreation
Coordinator.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, updated the Board
on the following legal issues: Big Pine Joint Venture/Mariner's
Resort; McDonalds/Tradewinds Plaza vs. Monroe County/Commercial
ROGO; Plaza Associates; Drossel; Marriott Resort Key Largo;
Coconut Grove Bank; Halls Resort; and Dowsett cases.
Marine Resources Director, George Garrett, addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner London granting approval and authorizing execution
of a Contract between Monroe County and the Key Largo Chamber of
Commerce for the preparation and completion of the Spiegel Grove
artificial reef project. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
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Commissioner Harvey granting approval of a reimbursement to
Commissioner Harvey in the amount of $709.26 for the payment of
an invoice to Fishbones. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Reich and Mr. Roberts discussed with the
Board FEMA regulations pertaining to downstairs enclosures.
Commissioner Reich discussed with the Board the
appointment of an Ad Hoc Committee to look into Monroe County
frivolous laws.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of a request from South
Creek Villagers, Inc., a non-profit community association of
property owners, to be reimbursed the amount of $35 for a permit.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Douglass No
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London No
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor Freeman No
Motion failed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner London granting approval of a request from Harry
Harris Park, Tavernier, Florida, for a sign to be put up on South
Field stating "No Batting Practice" and eliminate the $80 clean-
up fee when they clean up themselves. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator, James Roberts gave the Board the
status of the Ballistic Missile Testing in the Florida Keys.
Mr. Roberts reported on the Career Service Council
case; a Certificate of Need for Lower Florida Keys Health System;
status of the Infrastructure Sales Tax Bill; and discussions with
the American Red Cross about Hurricane Shelters.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of the settlement agreement
of Monroe County vs. 12th Street Limited, in the amount of
$18,000. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Roberts reviewed with the Board monthly financial
documents as prepared by the Office of Management and Budget and
also reviewed very preliminary budget trends for next fiscal
year.
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Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting
approval for the Administrator to negotiate a contract for the
pharmaceutical program. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, informed the Board
that he and Ralf Brookes had attended a seminar which he was a
speaker on the subject of regulatory takings.
Mr. Hendrick discussed the Avis Rent-A-Car; Detention
Center; Marathon Airport; and Florida Keys Taxi litigations.
Mr. Hendrick discussed defective emergency vehicle
equipment provided by Marquette Electronics. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass
authorizing the County Attorney to file suit to recover the
contract price of the defective equipment. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Hendrick discussed the TCI Long Key Lease and the
Key West Chamber of Commerce's letter indicating that they will
not challenge Mike Puto's appointment to the Tourist Development
Council.
Mr. Hendrick discussed the Boot Key Condemnation case.
After Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Douglass
and seconded by Mayor Freeman authorizing the County Attorney to
file action for Declaratory Relief in regards to damages
associated with the Boot Key condemnation. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Hendrick discussed insurance requirements for
sporting events.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner London to reconsider approval of the County
Commission Meeting Minutes of March 20, 1996, Page 96/98,
Commissioners' Items, concerning an alternate use for the White
street Beach currently known as "Higgs Beach", with the intention
to dedicate it as "Kids Point". Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to clarify the Board's previous action to
reflect that the painting of the pavilions and restrooms at Higgs
Beach be known as "The Kids Point Project". Motion carried
unanimously.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval to advertise an Ordinance
clarifying that a Monroe County parking ticket may be issued for
illegally parking in parking spaces reserved for the disabled;
Creating Section 11-9, Monroe County Code, in order to provide
that the Board of County Commissioners may by Resolution restrict
or prohibit the parking of vehicles along portions of county
roads and at certain congested areas, and at night, and may by
Resolution restrict or prohibit the parking of trucks with one
ton or more capacity along county roads in areas designated
Improved Subdivision or Residential Suburban, and further
providing a $20.00 civil penalty for violations; creating Section
11-10, Monroe County Code, in order to direct that the Monroe
County Clerk of the Court furnish the Department of Highway
Safety and Motor Vehicles with a computer readable list of all
persons with three or more outstanding county parking tickets or
one or more tickets for disabled parking space violations;
Providing that the Monroe County Tax Collector may not issue
license plates or revalidation stickers to persons with three or
more outstanding county parking tickets until a receipt from the
Clerk of Court is presented showing that the ticket fines have
been paid and further providing that the Clerk of the Court and
the Tax Collector are each entitled to ten percent of the amounts
so collected to cover their costs; 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. Motion carried
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution concerning
the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds FY96. (Law Enforcement Trust
Fund). Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 217-1996
See Res. Book No. 130 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to add to the Agenda the consideration to
advertise an Ordinance amending section 3-4, Monroe County Code,
requiring that complaints to animal control shall require the
name, address and phone number of the complainant; 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. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to continue the above matter to the next Board
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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