08/13/1996 Regular
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, August 13, 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 Douglass granting approval of the Additions,
Corrections and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Employee of the Month Award was presented to Deanna
McVey-Collins, Library Services, Division of Community Services,
for the month of May, 1996.
County Administrator, James Roberts, introduced Debbie
Frederick, who will be replacing Linda silvey as Administrative
Assistant to the County Administrator. Ms. Silvey is leaving the
area.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held to consider the adoption of
an Ordinance amending section 11-1, Monroe County Code, in order
to establish a speed limit of 15 miles per hour on the following
County roads: Treasure Boulevard, Francis Drake Drive,
Gasparilla Drive, Jean Lafitte Drive, Jolly Roger Drive, Pirates
Drive, Anne Bonny Drive, Barracoa Drive, Arica Drive, Tortuga
Drive, Henry Morgan Drive, LeGrand Drive, John Silver Drive,
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Blackbeard Drive, Buccaneer Drive, and Long Ben Drive, all
located in the Pirates Cove Subdivision, Key Largo; 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. 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 044-1996
See Ord. Book No. 40, which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider the adoption of
an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of County parking tickets
for vehicles parked in the U.S.1 Right-of-Way that are also in
violation of Sec. 337.406(1), F.S. (Prohibiting the commercial
use of state rights-of-way); providing for enforcement and a
noncriminal penalty of twenty dollars; providing for towing of
vehicles parked in violation for six or more continuous hours;
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. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE 045-1996
See Ord. Book No. 40, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Subiect to the execution of a deed purchasing lots 29
and 30, Block 2, Hibiscus Park, the Board adopted the following
renouncing and disclaiming any right of the County and the Public
in and to a portion of Buttonwood Lane and an unnamed 20' alley,
located in Hibiscus Park SUbdivision, Key Largo. ~
RESOLUTION NO. 300-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner London to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement Addendum between Monroe County, acting as
Board of Governors for Municipal Services Taxing District 6, and
R-Wave of Florida, Inc., extending the current agreement for an
additional one (1) year term, expiring August 14, 1997.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement Addendum between Monroe County, acting as
Board of Governors for Municipal Services Taxing District 5, and
R-Wave of Florida, Inc., extending the ending date of the current
agreement through September 30, 1996.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Key Largo
Ambulance Corps, Inc., for the operation of an ALS transport
ambulance service.
Submission of Financial statement for Volunteer Fire
and Ambulance Department Corporations for the period ending
December 31, 1993 were accepted by the following Departments:
Stock Island Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Big Coppitt Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Sugarloaf Key Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Big Pine Key Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Marathon Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Inc.
Conch Key Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Layton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Islamorada Volunteer Fire and Rescue Corps, Inc.
Tavernier Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance
Corps, Inc.
Key Largo Volunteer Fire Department
Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc.
Board granted approval to rescind the Agreement between
Monroe County and vista Sales and Service concerning the
provision of fire/rescue equipment.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement Addendum between Monroe County, on behalf of Municipal
Services Taxing District #6, and Key Largo Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc., extending the ending date of their original
service agreement until September 30, 1996.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement Addendum between Monroe County, on behalf of Municipal
Services Taxing District 5, and Tavernier Volunteer Fire and
Ambulance Corps, Inc., extending the ending date of their
original service agreement until September 30, 1996.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County, acting as the governing body of
Municipal Service Taxing District 7, and Ocean Reef Volunteer
Fire Department, Inc., concerning emergency medical and fire-
rescue services in Municipal Services Taxing District 7.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
execution of an Escrow Agreement between Monroe County and the
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection (D.E.P.)
committing to deposit into an escrow account a sum of monies to
be determined by an engineer and approved by D.E.P., for the
purpose of landfill closure and long term care of landfills in
the County.
RESOLUTION NO. 301-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Escrow Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida state
Board of Administration, Local Government Surplus Trust Funds
Investment Pool, for the closure and long term care of Monroe
County landfills, with the account number to be added upon
receipt from the State of Florida.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Addendum between Monroe County and Norman A. Baptista, for
the Cudjoe Key Recycling Center, to reflect a rental increase
from $700.00 per month to $900.00 per month.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
withdrawal from the Renewal and Replacement Fund monies to be
deposited in the Landfill Closure and Long Term Care Escrow
Account.
RESOLUTION NO. 302-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
execution of a Grant Agreement with the Department of
Environmental Protection, for the acceptance of Waste Tire Grant
Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 303-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to advertise for sealed bids for
environmental cleaning of the air conveyance systems located
within the Monroe County Courthouse Annex.
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
an Agreement between Monroe County and The Brewer Company of
Florida, Inc., for Key Haven Roadway Improvements and Pathway, in
the amount of $212,706.52.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Greiner, Inc., as General
Airport Consultant.
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
an Agreement between Monroe County and Arbor Tree & Landscape
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Co., Inc., in the amount of $112,333.98, subject to the County's
satisfaction of the bid document requirements, to install a
vegetative buffer on Key West International Airport property
between Government Road and Airport Boulevard.
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
an Agreement between Monroe County and Douglas Higgins, Inc., in
the amount of $111,510.00, subject to the County's satisfaction
of the bid document requirements, for No. II Bid Amount (Items 1-
19) .
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
an Agreement between Monroe County and Mid-Continent Electric,
Inc., in the amount of $123,250.00, subject to the County's
satisfaction of the bid document requirements, for the Marathon
Airport Runway Lighting Project.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Memorandum of Understanding Agreement between Monroe County and
Florida Keys Community College Learning Resources Center, for the
purpose of formalizing existing reciprocal library service
understandings.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment 001 to USDA 1995-1996 Rate Agreement #US-651 between
Monroe County and the Alliance For Aging, Inc., for Dade and
Monroe Counties.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Provider Re-enrollment Request Form AND a Medicaid Provider
Agreement between Monroe County and state of Florida Agency for
Health Care Administration. This is the continuation of a
contract for the purpose of billing Medicaid.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 248-1996. (Sch.Item #1)
RESOLUTION NO. 304-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 249-1996. (Sch.Item #2)
RESOLUTION NO. 305-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Sch.Item #3)
RESOLUTION NO. 306-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Sch.Item #4)
RESOLUTION NO. 307-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Sch.Item #5)
RESOLUTION NO. 308-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Sch.Item #6)
RESOLUTION NO. 309-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Sch.Item #7)
RESOLUTION NO. 310-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Sch.Item #8)
RESOLUTION NO. 311-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Sch.Item #9)
RESOLUTION NO. 312-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Sch.Item #10)
RESOLUTION NO. 313-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Sch.Item #11)
RESOLUTION NO. 314-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Sch.Item #12)
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RESOLUTION NO. 315-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Sch.Item #13)
RESOLUTION NO. 316-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Sch.Item #14)
RESOLUTION NO. 317-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 086-1996. (Sch.Item #15)
RESOLUTION NO. 318-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Sch.Item #16)
RESOLUTION NO. 319-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Sch.Item #17)
RESOLUTION NO. 320-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contractual Agreement between Monroe County and South Florida
Employment and Training Consortium (SFETC) for intake and liaison
services for the 1997 program year (7/1/96-6/30/97). This year
the intake and liaison contract are combined into one document.
Board granted approval to reject the two bids received
for alarm system annual certification, maintenance, and
monitoring. Facilities Maintenance Department, in conjunction
with the Purchasing Department, will solicit proposals for same.
Board granted approval for the Children's Mural Project
to use Higgs Beach from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on August 16, 17
and 18, 1996, to paint murals on Higgs Beach restrooms and
gazebos utilizing volunteers.
Board granted approval to Advertise for Bids for a
paratransit Automated Scheduling System for the Monroe County
Social Services Department. This system will provide computer
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assisted paratransit routing, scheduling, dispatch, reporting,
maintenance and statistical analysis, with emphasis on automated
routing (GIS/mapping system).
Board adopted the following Resolution proclaiming
October to be the Month of the Americas.
RESOLUTION NO. 321-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to remove surplus items from
inventory and dispose of same, advertise for bids and accept
highest bids from July 18, 1996 Recap of Bid Opening, and
approval of documented trade-ins. Said list is incorporated
herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to Workers' Compensation Third Party Administrator
Contract with Insurance Servicing and Adjusting Company.
Board granted approval to spend Police Facilities
Impact Fees for the Sheriff's Department to construct a police
training facility in the Middle Keys to conduct annual firearms
qualifications for certified corrections and law enforcement
officers.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 322-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Board granted approval of Award of Bid and authorized
staff to negotiate a contract between Monroe County and S. Barker
& Associates, Inc., for Engineering Services to evaluate the
incinerators at all three (3) landfill sites and to renew the
permit for the Cudjoe Key Lined Landfill.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Board granted approval to evict Seacoast Airlines from
the Key West International Airport Terminal.
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement Addendum between Monroe County and Ten-8 Fire
Equipment, Inc., concerning the provision of fire/rescue
equipment.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement Addendum between Monroe County and Elite Fire
& Safety Co., concerning the provision of fire/rescue equipment.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement Addendum between Monroe County and Municipal
Equipment Company concerning the provision of fire/rescue
equipment.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement Addendum between Monroe County and Safety
Equipment Company concerning the provision of fire/rescue
equipment.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement Addendum between Monroe County and Bennett
Fire Products concerning the provision of fire/rescue equipment.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Board granted approval of a variance to the Flood
Hazard ordinance, submitted by James A. Hintz, for a lateral
attached garage enclosure greater than 300 square feet below base
flood elevation, for parking only, Lot 10, Block 21, Cudjoe
Gardens, 8th Addition, Cudjoe Key.
Board granted approval of a variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance, submitted by Richard Magaldi, for a limited
bath facility below the base flood elevation, Lot 18, Block 12,
Largo Sound Village, Key Largo.
Board granted approval of a variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance, submitted by William and Dorothy Robinson, for
a limited bath facility below the base flood elevation, Lot 6,
Sunrise Isle, Key Vaca.
Board granted approval of a variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance, submitted by John P. Barbarino, for a limited
bath facility below the base flood elevation, Lot 14, Block 1,
Harbor Course, Sec. 2, Key Largo.
Board granted approval of a variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance, submitted by Mike Scamacca, for a limited bath
facility below the base flood elevation, Lots 9 & 10 Sugarloaf
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Shores, Sec. A, Sugarloaf Key.
Board granted approval of a variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance, submitted by Mark & Terri Hyatt, for a limited
bath facility below the base flood elevation, Lot 119, Sugarloaf
Shores, Sec. D, Sugar loaf Key.
Board granted approval of a variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance, submitted by Nelson Grier, for a limited bath
facility below base flood elevation, Lot 31A, Summerland Estates,
Summerland Key.
Board granted approval of a variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance, submitted by Nelson Grier, for a limited bath
facility below base flood elevation, Lot 31C, Summerland Estates,
Summerland Key.
Board granted approval of a variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance, submitted by Nelson Grier, for a limited bath
facility below base flood elevation, Lot 31D, Summerland Estates,
Summerland Key.
Board granted approval of a variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance, submitted by Nelson Grier, for a limited bath
facility below base flood elevation, Lot 31E, Summerland Estates,
Summerland Key.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
satisfaction of Affordable Housing Deed Restriction and Notice of
Deferred Payment of Impact Fees for Robert and Lois Steinbacher.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 034-1996 by excluding from the Vaca Cut
Boating Restricted Area, the area subject to the regulatory
jurisdiction of the City of Key Colony Beach; 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.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Board granted approval of staff ranking of thirteen
(13) Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act grant
proposals.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of the Key West Hotel & Motel
Association's request to plant a memorial tree on the median on
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Flagler Avenue across from the Fire station as well as implant a
plaque in the ground to honor the memory of Mr. & Mrs. Richard
Wardlow.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Reich's
reappointment of Mary White Hansley to the Planning Commission
for a two year term, expiring in September, 1998.
Board granted approval of Commissioner London's
appointment of Russ Teall to the Tourist Development Council,
representing District II.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Harvey's
appointment of Bill Wickers to the Tourist Development Council,
representing District I.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the Key West Garden Club,
Inc.
Board granted approval to designate three dates this
fall as "Residential Clean Up Dates" whereby local residents may
bring certain household goods for disposal to County solid waste
sites while incurring no dumping Fees. The dates are:
Saturday, September 14 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, September 21 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, September 28 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cudjoe
Long Key
Key Largo
Board granted approval and authorized execution of page
4 of an Alcoholic Beverage Application, requested by the Lower
Keys Chamber of Commerce, to apply for a permanent Beer & Wine
License for their various events.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Douglass'
appointment of Captain Richard Hagood to the Marine and Port
Advisory Committee, replacing Don DeMaria.
Board adopted the following Resolution expressing
support for the Monroe County School Board in the School Board's
endeavor to locate a new high school in the Upper Keys.
RESOLUTION NO. 323-1996
See Res. Book No. 131, which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval of the following appointments to
the HRS/Health and Human Services Board: Alice Skinger, Carol
Parker and Roberta Gentes.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Robert J. Nelms, Jr., MD,
District sixteen Medical Examiner.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and WHP Health Initiatives, Inc.,
for the administration of a pharmaceutical program under the
County's Group Benefits Program.
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 $1,500.00; Guillermo Marcovici,
in the amount of $450.00; Deborah Harrison, in the amount of
$200.00.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY'S, Candida Cobb, in the amount of
$700.00; Margaret Mills, in the amount of $2,229.00; Manuel
Garcia, in the amount of $2,999.08; Mark Simms, in the amount of
$500.00; Jason Smith, in the amount of $1,012.50.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY'S - CONFLICT, Maria Betancourt, in
the amount of $1,620.00; David G. Hutchinson, in the amount of
$4,795.40; Donald E. Yates, in the amount of $350.00; Gregory
Davila, in the amount of $1,552.50; Candida Cobb, in the amount
of $350.00; Larry Erskine, in the amount of $350.00; Roberta S.
Fine, in the amount of $1,315.05; Finley & Reif, P.A., in the
amount of $562.50; Crimella & Hamilton, in the amount of $987.50;
Bonnie Helms, in the amount of $1,080.00; David Nathanson, in the
amount of $300.00; John Rotolo, in the amount of $397.50; Charles
Evertt, in the amount of $2,550.00; Mark J. Simms, in the amount
of $1,000.00.
TRAVEL EXPENSES, witness Travel, in the amount of $3,054.23.
COURT REPORTERS, Associated Court Reporters, in the amount
of $3,118.20; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $3,277.80;
Laws Reporting Company, in the amount of $3,547.19; Vicki Lynn
Doty, in the amount of $98.70; Susan Davis, in the amount of
$155.25; Amy Landry, in the amount of $504.50; Anne M. Sage, in
the amount of $506.00; Kathleen Fegers, in the amount of
$1,262.25.
REGULAR WITNESS FEES, witness Payroll, in the amount of
$433.00
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OTHER EXPENSES, Louis Spallone, in the amount of $2,750.00;
Joan Follmer, in the amount of $738.00
COURT INTERPRETERS, Mayda Maloney, in the amount of $50.00;
J.R. Alayon, in the amount of $680.00; Basia Dziewanoski, in the
amount of $185.00; William Waddell, in the amount of $470.00;
Jose Menendez, in the amount of $945.00; Yolanda Krauss, in the
amount of $25.00; AT&T Language Line Service, in the amount of
$50.00; Jose Estevez, in the amount of $25.00; Jiri Dolezal, in
the amount of $480.00; Tonasz Gadomski, in the amount of $70.00;
Eva Carbone, in the amount of $25.00; Jan Trawinski, in the
amount of $35.00; violette Barbara Kruszelnicki, in the amount of
$130.00; Shannon Minkel, in the amount of $60.00; Mathilde Meek,
in the amount of $90.00
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (100), #163, in the amount
of $80,500.00
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND (002), #647-#649, in the
amount of $90,869.66
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND (101), #1685-#1688, in the amount of
$3,985,057.29
ROAD AND BRIDGE OPERATING (102), #972-#974, in the amount of
$388,013.34
LAW LIBRARY FUND (103), #535-#636, in the amount of $597.44
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (115-121), #1017-#1021, in the
amount of $603,565.96
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (130-134), #250-#252, in
the amount of $26,666.86
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS (145,146,141), #920-#924, in the amount
of $402,123.74
TRANSLATOR FUND/E911 ENHANCEMENT FEE (142), #590-#593, in
the amount of $15,327.80
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (144), #342-#346, in the amount
of $26,745.46
PLANNING,BUILDING,& CODE ENFORCEMENT/
PARKS & BEACHES UNINCORPORATED (147,148) #640-#643, in the
amount of $366,474.39
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VENETIAN SHORES SPEC RD DIST ,
DUCK KEY SECURITY (149/152), #126-#127, in the amount of
$4,819.80
MONROE COUNTY LOCAL HOUSING ASSIST. (153), #1096-1097, in
the amount of $21,445.50
COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301j304), #869-#873, in the amount of
$2,151,054.59
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND (401), #670-#672, in the amount of
$34,894.64
AIRPORT OPERATION' MAINTENANCE FUND (403/404), #1058-1060,
in the amount of $148,592.81
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS (414), #532-#534, in the amount of
$621,007.73
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (OOl), #267011-269144, in the amount of
$17,322,081.84
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INS FUND (502), #846-#848, in the amount
of $13,718.44
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND' FLEET MANAGEMENT FUND (503/504),
#438-#442, in the amount of $45,355.93
FL TRUST FUND (600,601), #1133-1134, in the amount of
$9,673.54
Board approved the County Commission Meeting Minutes of
June 12 and June 19, 1996.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval to rescind a Lease Agreement
approved at the May 22, 1996 Commission Meeting and granted
approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice for the
lease of the old Monroe County Jail facility at 500 Whitehead
street, to be used as a temporary juvenile holding facility.
Board granted approval of the Orders of Determination
of Vested Rights promulgated by the Vested Rights Hearing Officer
for commercial development projects pursuant to the Vested Rights
Hearing held on June 26, 1996.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Release of Mortgage from a certain mortgage filed and recorded in
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the Public Records of Monroe County, at Book 1334, Page 0551,
(682 65th st., Marathon).
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Section 2-299(B) (1), Monroe County Code, in order to
conform to recently amended statute; 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 a request for expenditures
from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, in the amount of $7,500.00,
to support the Key West Our Neighborhood and Florida Keys Our
Neighborhood Empowerment Programs conducted by the Key West
Housing Authority.
Motion carried unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Mike Ingram, Chairman of the Tourist Development
Council, addressed the Board concerning a Transient Rental Survey
to be conducted by the TDC. County Attorney, James T. Hendrick,
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and
seconded by Commissioner Douglass for the TDC to proceed with
Transient Rental Survey. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner London directing the TDC to review the issue of
artificial reefs for Monroe County and make a recommendation to
the Board of County Commissioners, within 6 months, concerning
how to implement a comprehensive artificial reef plan. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
County Administrator, James Roberts addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner London granting approval of the concept of
establishing an artificial reef in the waters between American
Shoal and Looe Key. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval to award bid and execute
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contract between Monroe County and Laidlaw Environmental Services
(TS), Inc., for the annual collection of Hazardous Waste. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval and authorizing execution
of an Addendum to Agreement, as amended, between Monroe County
and Keys Pest Control. Said amendment as follows:
Delete Article 2.01
Add service to the following facility:
County Commissioner District 2
Alamo Building
19970 Overseas Highway
Summerland Key
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval to extend the contract
between Monroe County and AKH Water Management, Inc., for
operation and maintenance of the Marathon Government Center
Sewage Treatment Plant on a month-to-month basis, pending bid
opening and formal contract execution. Motion carried
unanimously.
Community services Director, Peter Horton, addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing
execution of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 between Monroe County
and David Volkert & Associates, Inc. to design an increase in the
water main size at Key West International Airport. Motion
carried unanimously.
Construction Manager, William A. Bibo, AIA, addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey granting approval of Staff recommendation
to reject bids and re-advertise concerning the Key West
International Airport terminal renovations.
Mr. Horton addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt
the following Resolution designating certain county employees as
Code Enforcement Officers for the purposes of enforcing the
airport regulations only. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
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Mayor Freeman
Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 323A-1996
See Res. Book No. 131 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Mr. Horton, addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner London granting
approval to upgrade the air-conditioning system for the Marathon
Airport Terminal Building. Motion carried unanimously.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste Management Director, Clark Lake, discussed
with the Board the three dates designated as "Residential Clean
Up Dates" where local residents may bring certain household goods
for disposal to county solid waste sites while incurring no
dumping fees.
TAX COLLECTOR
Tax Collector, Harry F. Knight, presented to the Board
the Error & Insolvencies list for the 1995 tax roll and the
recapitulation of the 1995 tax roll. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting
approval of the acceptance of the 1995 tax roll. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Knight also presented to the Board a portrait of
former County Commissioner Harry L. Harris and indicated that it
should be placed at the Plantation Key Courthouse.
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, Commissioner Jack London and Chairman Keith Douglass.
Commissioner Art French was absent.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
commissioner Douglass to accept the financial statements for
Volunteer Fire Department Corporations for the period ending
December 31, 1993. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner
French not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Halenza granting approval and authorizing execution
of the following documents:
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Agreement Addendum between Monroe County, the Lower and
Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District, and Technical Dynamics,
Inc., extending the current agreement for an additional one (1)
year term, expiring August 14, 1997.
Agreement Addendum between Monroe County, the Lower and
Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District, and Bennett Fire
Products concerning the provision of fire/rescue equipment.
Agreement Addendum between Monroe County, the Lower and
Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District, and Elite Fire and
Safety Company concerning the provision of fire/rescue equipment.
Agreement Addendum between Monroe County, the Lower and
Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District, and Municipal Equipment
Company concerning the provision of fire/rescue equipment.
Agreement Addendum between Monroe County, the Lower and
Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District, and Safety Equipment
Company concerning the provision of fire/rescue equipment.
Agreement Addendum between Monroe County, the Lower and
Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District, and Ten-8 Fire
Equipment, Inc., concerning the provision of fire/rescue
equipment.
Board granted approval to rescind the Agreement between
the Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District and vista
Sales and Service.
Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner French not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
commissioner Halenza granting approval and authorizing execution
of the following documents:
Agreement Addendum between the Lower and Middle Keys
Fire and Ambulance District and Layton Volunteer Fire Department,
Inc., extending the ending date of their original service
agreement until September 30, 1996.
Agreement Addendum between the Lower and Middle Keys
Fire and Ambulance District and Sugar loaf Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc., extending the ending date of their original
service agreement until September 30, 1996.
Agreement Addendum between the Lower and Middle Keys
Fire and Ambulance District and Big coppitt Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc., extending the ending date of their original
service agreement until September 30, 1996.
Agreement Addendum between the Lower and Middle Keys
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Fire and Ambulance District and stock Island Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc., extending the ending date of their original
service agreement until September 30, 1996.
Agreement Addendum between the Lower and Middle Keys
Fire and Ambulance District and Conch Key Volunteer Fire
Department and Rescue Squad, extending the ending date of their
original service agreement until September 30, 1996.
Agreement Addendum between the Lower and Middle Keys
Fire and Ambulance District and Marathon Volunteer Fire and
Rescue, Inc., extending the ending date of their original service
agreement until September 30, 1996.
Agreement Addendum between the Lower and Middle Keys
Fire and Ambulance District and Big pine Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc., extending the ending date of their original
service agreement until September 30, 1996.
Agreement Addendum between the Lower and Middle Keys
Fire and Ambulance District and Islamorada Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc., extending the ending date of their original
service agreement until September 30, 1996.
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.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Safety Director, Reggie Paros, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval and authorizing execution of
the contract agreement between Monroe County and the United
States Coast Guard to use the North Key Largo translator site.
Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Ty Symroski, Planning Manager of the Florida Keys Field
Office of the Department of Community Affairs, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval, per Staff recommendation,
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of the following eight (8) affordable housing deed restrictions,
twenty-three (23) transfers of buildable lots to Monroe County by
Warranty Deeds, and ten (10) covenants restricting the property
owner to having only one dwelling unit on two or more contiguous
lots:
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Dona L. Merritt,
RE: 00212520-000000, Sec. 20, Twp. 66S, Range 29E, Lots 23, 24,
25, 26; Block 2, Torch Key Estates, Little Torch Key, PB 4, Page
40 of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Russell D. Moore,
RE: 001095250-0000000, Sec. 14, Twp. 66, Range 29, Pt. of Govt.
Lot 7, Big pine Key, PB 2, Page 75 of the Public Records of
Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Clarence D.
Johnson, RE: 0012610-000102, Sec. 35, Twp. 67, Range 25, Lot 2,
Block 46, Maloney Subdivision, Stock Island, PB 1, Page 55 of the
Public Records of Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Anchorage
Builders, RE: 548940-000000, Sec. 15 Twp. 61, Lot 1, Block 8,
Twin Lakes Subdivision, Key Largo, PB 3, Page 160 of the Public
Records of Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Franklin & Carolyn
Thomas, RE: 00565570, Lot 25, Block 5, Gulfstream Shores, Key
Largo, PB 3, Page 61 of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, octavio Correa,
RE: 00538570, Sec. 6, Twp. 61, Range 40E, Lot 27, Block 2, Ocean
Isle Estates Subdivision, Key Largo, PB 5, Page 14 of the Public
Records of Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Habitat for
Humanity, RE: 527500-000000 & 527490-000000, Sec 28, Twp. 61S,
Range 39E, Lots 16, 11, Block 19, Key Largo Park Amended
Subdivision, Key Largo, PB 3, Page 62 of the Public Records of
Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Habitat for
Humanity, RE: 527430-000000 & 527440-000000, Sec 28 Twp. 61S,
Range 39E, Lots 17 & 10, Block 19, Key Largo Park Amended
SUbdivision, Key Largo, PB 3, Page 62 of the Public Records of
Monroe County.
Restrictive Covenant, Don & Maria Kosick, Lots 3, 3A,
Block 1, Sunset Waterways, section 28, Township 61 South, Range
39 East, PB 4, Page 31, of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Restrictive Covenant, Dona L. Merritt, Lots 23, 24, 25,
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26, Block 2, Torch Key Estates Revised Subdivision, Little Torch
Key, PB 4, Page 40 of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Restrictive Covenant, Florian Hausmann, Lots 16, 17,
and easterly 1/2 of vacated King street, Block 12, Anglers Park
Key Largo, section 14, Twp. 61 South, Range 39 East, PB 1, Page
159 of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Restrictive Covenant, Donald W. Hulmes, Lots 21 & 22,
Buttonwood Shores Subdivision, PB 3, Page 3 of the Public Records
of Monroe County.
Restrictive Covenant, Barbara Osborn, Lots 22, 23,
Block 5, Anglers Park Subdivision, PB 1, Page 159 of the Public
Records of Monroe County.
Restrictive Covenant, Brooks W. & Susan R. Thommes,
Lots 31, 32, Block 3, Cudjoe Gardens 2nd Addition, PB 4, Page 159
of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Restrictive Covenant, Bill Rozuk & Jody Gay, Lots 8, 9,
15, 16, Block 6, Torch Key Estates, PB 4 Page 40 of the Public
Records of Monroe County.
Restrictive Covenant, John & Evelyn Tyre, Lots 1, 2,
Block 3, Ramrod Shores Marina Subdivision, section 29, Twp. 66
South, Range 29 East, PB 4, Page 161 of the Public Records of
Monroe County
Restrictive Covenant, Charles W. and Susan M. Peabody,
Lots 27, 28, Block 5, Doctors Arm Subdivision, First Addition,
section 14, Twp. 66 South, Range 29 East, PB 4, Page 149 of the
Public Records of Monroe County.
Restrictive Covenant, David & Terry Hann, Lots 31, 32,
Block 3, Riviera Village, section 2, PB 2 Page 80 of the Public
Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between David F. Deaton and Monroe
County, Lot 31, Block 3, Palma Sola Subdivision, PB 1, Page 115
of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Robert H. Hirsch and Monroe
County, pine Key Yacht Club Estates, Lot 6, Block 6, PB 6, Page
98 of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Robert H. Hirsch and Monroe
County, pine Key Yacht Club Estates, Lot 12, Block 6, pine Key
Yacht Club Estates, PB 6, Page 98 of the Public Records of Monroe
County.
Warranty Deed between Robert H. Hirsch and Monroe
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County, pine Key Yacht Club Estates, Lot 10, Block 2, pine Key
Yacht Club Estates, PB 6, Page 98 of the Public Records of Monroe
County.
Warranty Deed between Robert H. Hirsch and Monroe
County, Revised Plat of Torch Key Estates, Lot 23, Block 4, PB 4,
Page 40 of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Robert H. Hirsch and Monroe
County, Revised Plat of Torch Key Estates, Lot 18, Block 4, PB 4,
Page 40 of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Robert H. Hirsch and Monroe
County, Revised Plat of Torch Key Estates, Lot 19, Block 4, PB 4,
Page 40 of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Tommy L. & Iris Daniels and
Monroe County, Palm Villa, Lot 12, Block 10, PB 1, Page 89 of the
Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Warren Werling and Monroe County,
Palm Villa, Lot 2, Block 11, PB 1, Page 89 of the Public Records
of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Brooks Thommes and Monroe County,
Palm Villa, Lot 5, Block 7, PB 1, Page 89 of the Public Records
of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Kenneth J. Neuman and Monroe
County, Lot 18, Block 32, Palm Villa Subdivision, PB 1, Page 89
of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Justine Hibberd and Monroe
County, Lot 1, Block 11, Palm Villa Subdivision, PB 1, Page 89 of
the Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Edward Leik and Monroe County,
Lot 16, Square 10, Palm Villa Subdivision, PB 1, Page 89 of the
Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between John R. Miller and Monroe County,
Lot 16, Block 32, Palm Villa Subdivision, PB 1, Page 89 of the
Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Nancy Landers and Monroe County,
Lot 1, Block 34, Palm Villa Subdivision, PB 1, Page 89 of the
Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Harvey L. & Elsie Pastan and
Monroe County, Lots 23, 24, Block 23, Palm Villa Subdivision, PB
1, Page 89 of the Public Records of Monroe County.
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Warranty Deed between Jerry Wells/McNeil Bros., Inc.,
and Monroe County, Lots 4, 6, Block 7, Palm Villa Subdivision, PB
1, Page 89 of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Jerry Wells and Monroe County,
Lots 4, 5, Block 6, Revised Plat of Torch Key Estates, PB 4, Page
40 of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between John K. Moyant and Monroe County,
Lots 23, 24, Block 19, Palm Villa Subdivision, PB 1, Page 89 of
the Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between George Reyes and Monroe County,
Lots 7, 8, Block 25, Palm Villa Subdivision, PB 1, Page 89 of the
Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between George Reyes and Monroe County,
Lots 7, 8, Block 25, Palm Villa Subdivision, Big pine Key, PB 1,
Page 89 of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between John S. Mannix and Monroe County,
Lot 27, Block 3, Palma Sola Subdivision, PB 1, Page 115 of the
Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between John S. Mannix and Monroe County,
Lot 28, Block 3, Palma Sola Subdivision, PB 1, Page 115 of the
Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between W. Andrew & Judith A. McClung and
Monroe County, Lot 5, Block 9, Kinercha, PB 1, Page 74 of the
Public Records of Monroe County.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, updated the
Board on the approval to evict Gulfstream Airlines from the Key
West International Airport. This matter was referred to Staff
and continued to the September Board meeting.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Assistant State Attorney, Gina McIntyre and County
Attorney, James T. Hendrick, addressed the Board. After Board
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Douglass to approve the State Attorney's request
for travel expenses in the amount of $6500 in the case of State
v. Jose Del Puerto, case #PK95-244-CF-A. After further
consideration, the maker of the motion withdrew. Motion was then
made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Harvey
granting approval of the request. Roll call vote was taken with
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the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London No
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
Upper Keys Board Member of the Monroe County Arts
Council, Constanza Rendie-Nelson updated the Board on the
Council's progress.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman, and
Comprehensive Land Use Council, Bob Apgar, updated the Board on
Federal Emergency Management Agency issues.
Mr. Herman and Mr. Apgar also updated the Board on the
2010 Comprehensive Plan Hearings; expert witnesses Bill Theiss
and Dr. Jay Zieman; monies for expert witness estimate $14,000 -
$18,000; 18 mile stretch hearings; approval to advertise text
amendments and future land use map changes; wastewater master
plan contract; and the cesspit replacement requirement.
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, discussed the
Dowsett's, O'Daniel, and Whispering Pines litigations.
SOUNDING BOARD
Michael Barr and Attorney Andy Tobin, addressed the
Board concerning a proposal to sell or lease the sewage treatment
plant at Barefoot Cay Marina, Key Largo. No official action was
taken.
Timothy Bricker, Attorney
Johnson, as President of Friends of
the Board concerning progress being
Friendship Park.
Andy Tobin, and Lawrence
Friendship Park, addressed
made on the development of
COMMISSIONERS'
ITEMS
commissioner Harvey discussed with the Board the
widening of US 1 to three lanes in Big Coppitt Key to be included
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in the County's Comprehensive and Long Range Transportation
Plans. County Engineer Dave Koppel and Growth Management
Director, Bob Herman, addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Douglass
directing the Planning and Engineering Departments to bring back
to the Board all 2 laning designation in the County's
Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the possibility of 3 laning. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
The following individuals addressed the Board
concerning a Resolution for a voter preference referendum
regarding transient rentals in Improved Subdivision (IS) Zoning
Districts on the November General Election Ballot: Eugene
Paxton, Alexa Wheeler, Mike Barr, Chuck Vowels, J. polverino,
John EI Koury, Daher El Koury, Eugene Shinkevich, representing
the Florida Keys citizens Coalition; Billy Gorsuch, and Ray
Kitchener, representing the Marathon Chamber of Commerce.
After Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by commissioner Harvey to adopt, as amended,
the following Resolution to read as follows: Should Monroe
County prohibit rentals of less than 30 days in all Residential
Districts? After further Board discussion, the motion was
amended, with the maker accepting, to read as follows: Should
Transient Rentals of less than 28 days be allowed in (IS)
Improved Subdivisions? Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
commissioner Douglass No
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor Freeman No
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 324-1996
See Res. Book No. 131 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to exclude municipalities in the above
Resolution. Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman, addressed the
Board concerning adoption of a Resolution approving the request
filed by the Boy Scouts of America for an exemption from the
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Permit Allocation System for Nonresidential Development for
federally tax-exempt institutional uses for the construction of a
launching dock, for its seabase property, described as a part of
Government Lot 1 in section 29 and a part of Government Lots 3
and 4 in section 20, all in Township 64 South, Range 36 East,
Lower Matecumbe Key, Monroe County, Florida, Mile Marker 74. The
following individuals also addressed the Board: Attorney
Nicholas W. Mulick, representing the Boyscouts of America;
Charles Rossignol, Dan Kratish, Rev. William Daniel Harvey, Arne
Klenoshoi, Dagny Johnson, representing the Upper Keys citizens
Association; Lewis Gordon, Glenn Saiger, Skip Haring, and Hal
Barrett. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 325-1996
See Res. Book No. 131 which is incorporated herein by reference.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance approving a text amendment to section 9.5-22(h) (2) of
the Land Development Regulations. Growth Management Director,
Bob Herman; Senior Planner, David Quigley; and Dagny Johnson,
representing the Upper Keys citizens Association, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to adopt the following Ordinance, as
recommended by the Planning Commission, where the location of all
regularly scheduled Planning commission Meetings would rotate
between the Middle and Upper Keys while granting the Planning
Commission the authority to schedule Meetings in the Lower Keys
as they deem appropriate. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 046-1996
See Ord. Book No. 40 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending section 19-218; clarifying that the Ordinance
applies to portable structures and vehicles of any type; Deleting
mention of specific, Florida Administrative Code Definitions of
Alcoholic Beverage Sales; Providing that parcels serving as the
base of an alcoholic beverage vendor shall be brought into
compliance with the current Land Development Regulations to the
maximum extent practical; Amending the list of Land Use Districts
which may receive alcoholic beverage approvals to be consistent
with the purposes of the future land use categories of the Monroe
County Year 2010 Plan; Deleting the provision that the Planning
commission shall give due consideration to certain Land Use
impacts in favor of a five hundred foot distance requirement from
Houses of Worship, Schools, and Residential Land Use Districts;
The distance requirement shall apply only to establishments
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providing consumption on premises, excluding Bona Fide
restaurants; Amending the provisions for noise control where
alcoholic beverages are provided along with live entertainment or
amplified sound; Providing for the eventual sunsetting of
approvals if abandoned; Providing limits on non-conforming
establishments; Clarifying that the Planning Commission shall
have the authority to revoke alcoholic beverage use permits;
Providing for severability, conflict, incorporation into the
Code; effective date and transmittal to DCA and the Secretary of
State. Senior Planner, David Quigley, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to amend the following:
Page 6, Section 5 (i) (1)
Insert the words "located on the same side of US 1 as
the vendor parcel" after the words "any house of worship" in line
5 of the section. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to continue the above Public Hearing to the
next Board meeting in Marathon at 5:01 P.M. Attorney Andrew
Tobin, addressed the Board. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator, James Roberts, discussed with the
Board Staff compensation during storm emergencies. Motion was
made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Reich
directing the Administrator to establish a program to deal with
storm events in regards to Staff compensation. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Roberts discussed with the Board the status of
Ballistic Missile issues, strategic Planning Program, and Navy
Excess Property.
Mr. Roberts reviewed with the Board monthly financial
documents as prepared by the Office of Management and Budget and
also reviewed budget trends for the next fiscal year.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of the County
Administrator's recommendation of rates for dependent coverage
under the Groups Benefits Program. Motion carried unanimously.
(See attached).
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, discussed Agenda
item C-3 regarding the proposed abandonment of a portion of
Buttonwood Lane and an unnamed 20' alley located in Hibiscus Park
Subdivision, Key Largo. Mr. Hendrick indicated that the closing
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would be take place this week.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mr. Hendrick discussed with the Board the Marathon Air
litigation. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Reich to hold a closed session on September 19,
1996 at 9:00 A.M. at the Marathon Government Center regarding
litigation strategy concerning Marathon Air; with the regular
Board meeting to begin at 10:00 A.M. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hendrick discussed the status of the Post, Buckley,
Schuh & Jernigan and Card Sound Road litigation; three landfill
closure matters and billing dispute.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS/MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to continue to the Board's Special Meeting
scheduled for Friday, August 16, 1996 Agenda item V-1 concerning
approval of a Resolution approving the set-aside of HOME and/or
SHIP Program funds in compliance with state and federal
regulations as required for multi-family rental and homeownership
project/site use under the sponsorship of the Monroe County
Housing Authority and Monroe County Finance Authority; and Agenda
item V-2 concerning approval of a Resolution approving the Monroe
County Housing Authority "Plan 2000". Motion carried
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to include on Friday's Special Meeting
Agenda the following:
Approval of a contract with Bateman-Graham.
Discussion regarding Tourist Development Council
legislation and membership change was referred to the County
Attorney who will give a report at Friday's special meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY/PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 258-1996 adopted at the June
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19, 1996 Board meeting regarding consideration of the closure of
the end of Fourth street, Gulfside, Johnsonville Subdivision, Big
Coppitt Key. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to adopt
the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 326-1996
See Res. Book No. 131 which is incorporated herein by reference.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
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Deputy Clerk
GROlJP BENEFITS PROGRAM DEPENDENT PREMIUM
As part of the reform of the Group Benefits Program, Interisk, the County's
Insurance Consultant, prepared a report with recommendations in October of 1995. That
report became one of the bases for the reform of the Group Benefits Program. As part of
that report, Interisk analyzed the funding level and the benefit level for those who were
dependents under this program.
Reference to the accompanying page from the original consultant's report clearly
shows that while dependent premiums have been about 14'Yi, of the total revenue of the
overall Group Benefits Program, they have probably utilized approximately 24%, of the
benefit. Even assuming the adjustment in premium contribution on behalf of the County
employees, the dependent premium total is still only 15% of the total funding for the
program.
It was on this basis that Interisk reported the necessity of adjusting the premium
contdbution for dependents. In addition, there has been much discussion about the fact
that the County's program for years has applied the same level of premium to a household
with one dependent as with two or mOl'e dependents. This is clearly an illequitable
distribution; however, in order for there to be an equitable contribution on behalf of
dependents, the analysis indicates clearly a contribution rate of well over $300 per month.
That represents a $138 increase (71 %) which is clearly unacceptable. However, it is
necessary for the County to take the first steps in developing a more equitable relationship.
Therefore, the following are recommended:
1. The County's premium rates for dependents be divided into two tiers.
The first tier for one dependent and the second tier for two or more
dependents.
2. The amounts for those two tiers should be adopted as $195 per month
($90 per pay period) and for two or more dependents, $238 per month
($110 per pay period).
3. In addition, for retiree dependents over 65 whose premium is $78 per
month, it is recommended that that rate increase to $98 (50% of full
dependent rate) per month. This would represent a little more than
inflationary tendencies in the health care market.
"The result of implementation of the above recommendations will not equalize the
dependent premium and dependent usage of the program, but will be a step toward that
end. It will generate over $140,000 per year for the program. Interestingly, a recent survey
done by the City of Key West indicates that Monroe County's dependent rate is well below
rates charged by other entities in the area.
James L. Roberts
County Administrator
August, 1996