10/18/2000 Regular
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
2000/302
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, October 18, 2000
Key West, FL
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
10:00 AM., on the above date at the Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School.
Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner George
Neugent, Commissioner Mary Kay Reich, Commissioner Nora Williams, and Mayor Shirley
Freeman. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis; Deputy Clerk; James
Roberts, County Administrator; County Attorney James T. Hendrick; 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 Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Williams
granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
Commissioner Williams announced the end of her assistant's tenure with the County, Ms.
Maureen Neal, as she will be leaving Monroe County.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
A Proclamation proclaiming the Month of November, 2000 as National Epilepsy
Awareness Month.
Announcement of Proclamation presented to the Upper Keys Business Professional
Women for their Business Expo being held this afternoon in Key Largo from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
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A Proclamation proclaiming the week of December 4, 2000 as Monroe County
Philanthropy Week.
Presentation of Employee of the Month to Pam Pumar, Administrative Services,
Management Services, for the Month of June 2000.
Presentation of August 2000 Employee of the Month award and plaque to Lori Kelly,
Headquarters Librarian, Monroe County Public Library, Community Services.
Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Kazimierz Szlosowski, Painter, Unincorporated
Parks & Beaches Section, Facilities Maintenance Department, Public Works Division, for sixteen
years of service.
Presentation of Years of Service Award to Albert Adkins, Supervisor, Facilities
Maintenance Department, Public Works Division, for over fifteen years of service.
County Administrator James Roberts made a presentation of a special award to
Commissioner George Neugent as Bridge Tender at Boot Key Bridge in Marathon.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Harvey
granting approval of the following items:
Board granted approval of the re-submission of the September 20, 2000 request to
remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal/destruction and advertising for bids and
accepting bids. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via
disposal/destruction and advertising for bids and accepting bids. Said list is incorporated herein
by reference.
Board granted approval of Republic Parking System operating budget for the period of
November 1, 2000 through October 31,2001, to provide parking lot management at the Key
West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe
County and Federal Express for a building and apron at the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution ofPurchaselService Order No.
99/00-14 between Monroe County and URS Corp., for liquidated damages to be paid from the
Contractor's retainage, for the Key West International Airport Air Rescue Firefighting Building.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution ofPurchaselService Order No. 00/01-2
between Monroe County and URS Corp. for Phase 2 of Rates & Charges for the Key West
International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Pur chasel Service Order No. 00/01-1
between Monroe County and URS Corp. for general consulting services for the Key West and
Florida Keys Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval to rescind the Lease Agreement between Monroe County and
Gulfstream International Airlines, for office space on the second floor of the Key West
International Airport Terminal Building.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Change Order NO.3 between
Monroe County and Rovel Construction for the Air Rescue Firefighters Building at the Key West
International Airport.
Board granted approval of the acceptance and authorized execution of Quit Claim Deed
conveying the E. Martello Battery Property from the Navy to Monroe County.
Board granted approval for the County Administrator to execute the Key West
International Airport Noise Insulation Program Agreements on behalf of the County.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Medicare EDI Enrollment Form
in regards to ambulance billing services.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Non-Institutional Medicaid
Provider Agreement in regards to ambulance billing services.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Florida Medicaid ProviderIBilling
Agent Agreement in regards to ambulance billing services.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Agency for Health Care
Administration Electronic Claims Submission Agreement in regards to ambulance billing services.
Board granted approval to terminate the Lease Agreement between Monroe County and
Martin Vegue Funeral Home, for use as Medical Examiner facilities, effective August 28,2000.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe
County and Martin Vegue & McCluney Funeral Home to lease premises for use as Medical
Examiner facilities.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement Addendum
between Monroe County, acting as Board of Governors for MSTD 6, and Medtronic
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Physio-Control, for the maintenance of biomedical equipment for an additional one year period,
in the amount of$5,304.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and the City of Key West concerning the issuance and utilization of automated external
defibrillators.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and Islamorada, Village of Islands, concerning the issuance and utilization of automated
external defibrillators.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Certification Regarding
Lobbying, concerning the Liaison Contract between Monroe County and South Florida
Employment & Training Consortium.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the filing of a Grant Application and
Agreement for State Aid to Libraries between Monroe County and Florida Department of State,
Division of Library and Information Services.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a revised Memorandum of
Understanding between Monroe County and Florida Keys Community College Learning
Resources Center providing reciprocal library services to the patrons of both institutions.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Community Care for Disabled
Adults 10/00 through 06/01 Contract KG032 between State of Florida, Department of Children
and Families and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social
Services (Monroe County In Home Service Program, the case management agency).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 001 to 2000-01
Alzheimer's Disease Initiative Contract KZ097 between Alliance for Aging, the area agency on
aging for planning and service area 11 and Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services (Monroe County In Home Services, the case
management agency).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 001 to 2000-01
Community Care for the Elderly Contract KC071 between Alliance for Aging the area agency on
aging for planning and service area 11 and Monroe County Board of County
CommissionersIMonroe County Social Services (Monroe County In Home Services, the case
management agency).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the revised Match Commitment of
Cash Donation pages which are part of the 7/00 through 6/01 Grant Application for both the
Alzheimer's Disease Initiative Contract and Community Care for the Elderly Contract between
the Alliance for Aging, Inc., the area agency for planning and services area 11 and the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services (Monroe County In
Home Service Program, the case management agency).
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Board granted approval to spend Police Facilities Impact Fees to reconfigure dorms used
to house inmates to increase the ability of officers to see and control activities in the dorms.
Retrofit some existing fences in Dorm A to reduce the ability of inmates hurting themselves.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and Receipt of
Unanticipated Funds:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 384-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 385-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 386-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 387-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 388-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 389-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 390-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 391-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 392-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 393-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 394-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 395-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 396-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 397-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 398-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 399-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 400-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 401-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 402-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 403-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 404-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 405-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 406-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 407-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 408-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 409-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 410-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 411-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 412-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 413-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 414-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 415-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 416-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 417-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 35).
RESOLUTION NO. 418-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 36).
RESOLUTION NO. 419-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 37).
RESOLUTION NO. 420-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 38).
RESOLUTION NO. 421-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 39).
RESOLUTION NO. 422-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 40).
RESOLUTION NO. 423-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 41).
RESOLUTION NO. 424-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 42).
RESOLUTION NO. 425-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 43).
RESOLUTION NO. 426-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing Dent Pierce to execute, on behalf of
Monroe County, satisfactions oflien relating to the special assessment for Solid Waste Collection
and Disposal.
RESOLUTION NO. 427-2000
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See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to continue and authorized execution of the Agreement for the
Maintenance of the Garden at the Key West Library between Monroe County and MARC House
for the May Hill Russell Public Library in Key West, funded in part by the Rath Foundation.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and Dade Restaurant Repair Shop, Inc. for the Preventative Maintenance Service
of the kitchen equipment at the Monroe County Detention Center in the amount of$3, 176.45
year, an additional $104.45 year due to 3.4% CPI increase over last year's amount of $3,072.00
year.
Board granted approval to reject all bids and re-advertise for the Courthouse Annex
stucco repair and painting project, and to revise the Scope of Work to include raising threshold
elevations.
Board granted approval for Diversified Services Co., Inc. to provide janitorial services at
May Hill Russell Library in Key West, on a month to month basis, and approval to advertise for
bids for janitorial services, when a competitive bid process can be established.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Abatement Amendment to the
existing Lease Agreement, and establishing two (2) one year Lease renewal options between
Monroe County and Planned Parenthood of Greater Miami and the Florida Keys, Inc.
Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract between
Monroe County and Sub Zero, Inc. for the Lower Keys Central A/C Maintenance and Repair.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and The Florida Keys Outreach Coalition to provide office space for this
non-profit organization, in the amount of$100.00 per month for utilities consumption.
Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract between
Monroe County and General Asphalt Co., Inc. in the amount of$414,915.00 for Cudjoe Key
Roads IV.
Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract between
Monroe County and General Asphalt Co., Inc. in the amount of $648,928.90 for Little Torch Key
Roads III.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Match Commitment of Cash
Donation page for inclusion in the 1/1/01 through 12/31/01 Older American's Act Grant between
the Alliance for Aging, Inc. the area agency for planning and services area 11 and the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services (Monroe County In
Home Service Program, the case management agency).
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract and Contract Amendment
between Monroe County and Laumar Roofing for the replacement roofing for Marathon Park
Marina.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Disaster Relief Funding
Agreement (Contract No. 01UN-6Q-11-54-15-011, CFDA No. 83.548) between Monroe County
and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for unmet needs at the Florida Keys
Marina, Marathon, more particularly, replacement of the roof and installation ofa generator.
Board granted approval to submit a Grant Application to the Florida Department of
Transportation for the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Project.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of request for expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust
Fund, as follows:
$ 646.80 Last month we gave The City of Marathon funds to purchase posters that
educated the public on marine awareness issues and laws related to lobster season. The amount
requested at this time will pay the balance owed for advertising.
$ 5,000 This amount will be given to the Toys for Tots Program to purchase toys
for needy youngsters in our community. The toys will be distributed by the Monroe County
SherifPs Office Toys for Tots Program under the leadership of Mrs. Pat Silvers.
$400,000 This sum would be used to support this agency's continued participation in
the IMPACT Task Force. The mission of IMPACT is to interrupt money-laundering activity
based in the South Florida Area.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
Board granted approval to name the new Monroe County Justice Building in Jackson
Square (corner of Thomas & Fleming Streets) the FREEMAN JUSTICE CENTER in memory of
William A Freeman, Jr., William A. Freeman, Sr., William "Billy" 1. Freeman, T. Jenkins Curry
and Claude Freeman for their combined 98 years of public service in elected office to the people
of Monroe County.
Board granted approval for the Marathon Runners Club to close the 7 Mile Bridge for
their 20th Annual Bridge Run on Saturday, April 21, 2001, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition of the late Joseph Henry Roth, Sr.
RESOLUTION NO. 428-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition of the late David Richard Park.
RESOLUTION NO. 429-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition of the late Louis Signorelli.
RESOLUTION NO. 430-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition of the late Frank Dixon Mowery.
RESOLUTION NO. 431-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's appointment of Ron Babbitt to the
Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities, with term to expire 2/2002, replacing Patti
LaMarra.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Williams' re-appointment of Patricia Schmidt to
the Human Services Advisory Board with term to expire November 2002.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures:
Court Reporter Services, All Keys Reporting, in the amount of $1,265.00; Amy Landry,
in the amount of $628.40; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of$3,271.95; Esquire
Deposition Service, in the amount of$337.60; Florida Keys Reporting Inc., in the amount of
$421.50; Joe Troiano Inc., in the amount of$124.00; Laws Reporting Inc., in the amount of
$1,864.75; Martin B. Leshaw, in the amount of $45.00; Professional Shorthand Reporting, in the
amount of$80.50; Seattle Deposition Reporting, in the amount of$135.75; Vicki Lynn Doty, in
the amount of$1,788.75; Wendy L. McGarry, in the amount of$2,273.75. Competency
Evaluation, Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount of$87.00; Dr. Charles 1. Golden, in
the amount of $2,500.00; Guillermo Marcovici MD, in the amount of$450.00; James W.
Holbrook EDD, in the amount of $2,100.00; Marshall Wolfe EDD, in the amount of $700.00;
Pamela A Strother LCSW, in the amount of$350.00; Tanju Mishara PHD, in the amount of
$350.00; Thomas Hibberd PHD, in the amount of$350.00. Court Interpreter, Alex Diaz, in the
amount of$195.00; Anna M. Stults, in the amount of $274.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount of
$235.00; Grace Krulasik, in the amount of $50.00; Heidi D' Alquen, in the amount of$125.00;
Jenine Ouillette, in the amount of$35.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the amount of$180.00; Joanna Nocun,
in the amount of$11O.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the amount of $370.00; Mayda Maloney, in the
amount of$314.00; Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of$510.00; William G. Waddell, in the amount
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of$540.00. Witness Coordination, Witness Travel & Per Diem, in the amount of $4,099.42.
Court Appointed Attorney Fees-Conflict, Carl Palomino, Esq., in the amount of$3,572.50;
Christine Bollong, in the amount of$3,665.00; Halford Schuhmacher, Esq., in the amount of
$543.75; Jason R. Smith, in the amount of$956.25; Jiulio Margalli, in the amount of$350.00;
Larry R. Erskine, in the amount of $350.00; Law Firm of Jiulio F. Margalli and Andrea Margalli,
in the amount of$350.00; Law Offices of Donald Yates, in the amount of$1,337.50; Raul A.
Cossio, in the amount of$1,058.75; State ofFlorida/R. Shillinger, Jr., in the amount of$306.97;
W. 1. Heffernan, Jr., in the amount of$2,043.75. Expert Witness Fees, Final Analysis, in the
amount of$1,500.00. Other Services Circuit, Avis Rent A Car System Inc., in the amount of
$83.82; David Burns Investigation, in the amount of $325.00; It's Your Serve, in the amount of
$75.00; Jonathan Ellsworth, in the amount of$267.63; Joshua Blacksten, in the amount of
$355.74; Key West Travel/Condo, in the amount of$1,270.50; Michael S. Maher MD, in the
amount of $267.00; Patricia Docherty, in the amount of $409.90; State of Florida, in the amount
of$1,499.60; William Kuypers, in the amount of$158.38. Miscellaneous Expenses, State of
Florida, in the amount of $246.90.
WARRANTS
Board approved the following Warrants (#037128-038582):
General Fund (001), in the amount of$1,188,204.01; Sup to General Revenue (002),
in the amount of$38,493.44; Affordable Housing Project (100), in the amount of$1,220.94;
Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101), in the amount of $96,626.92; Road and Bridge Fund (102), in
the amount of$61,300.95; Law Library Fund (103), in the amount of$2,490.95; TDC District
Two Penny (115), in the amount of$120,346.32; TDC Admin & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the
amount of $290,777.39; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117), in the amount of $20,776.06; TDC
District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount of$14,424.73; TDC District 3,3 Cent (119), in the
amount of$25,429.91; TDC District 4,3 Cent (120), in the amount of$17,641.06; TDC
District 5,3 Cent (121), in the amount of$24,897.15; Gov Fund Type Grants (125), in the
amount of$639,609.75; Fire & Amb Dist 1 L&M Keys (141), in the amount of$83,206.74;
Upper Keys Health Care (144), in the amount of$3,085.86; Fire & Amb Dist 6 Key Largo
(146), in the amount of$21,703.82; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of
$30,140.54; Plan, Build, Zoning (148), in the amount of$31,007.75; 911 Enhancement Fee
(150), in the amount of $104,867.64; Duck Key Security (152), in the amount of$5,183.50;
Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of$13,038.23; Boating Improvement Fund
(157), in the amount of $4,266.00; Mise Special Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of
$2,249.90; FI Keys Marine Marathon (159), in the amount of$14,820.60; 1 Cent Infra Surtax
(304), in the amount of$489,018.62; Clerks Rev Note, Capital (306), in the amount of
$2,411.30; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of $9,561.72; Marathon Airport (403), in
the amount of$130,005.04; Key West Inti Airport (404), in the amount of$161,423.1O; MSD
Solid Waste (414), in the amount of$497,169.18; Worker's Compensation (501), in the
amount of$9,457.75; Group Insurance Fund (502), in the amount of$185,488.02; Risk
Management Fund (503), in the amount of$18,987.21; Fleet Management Fund (504), in the
amount of$61,231.31; Law Enforcement Trust Fund (600), in the amount of$187,068.32.
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Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioner's minutes from the
Special Meeting on August 15,2000, Regular Meeting of August 16 & 17,2000, and Special
Meeting of August 28, 2000.
Board granted approval of the following Summary of Tourist Development Council
expenditures for the month of September, 2000:
Advertising, in the amount of$313,723.63; Chamber Payments, in the amount of
$14,416.66; Events, in the amount of $24,624.54; Office Supplies & Oper Costs, in the amount
of$35,104.28; Personal Services, in the amount of$26,953.77; Public Relations, in the amount
of$41,297.28; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of $40,803.45; Telephone & Utilities, in the
amount of $9,545.44; Travel, in the amount of$7,408.57.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution setting the date, time and place for a Public
Hearing concerning the proposed abandonment of a utility easement between 5 and 6 Mahogany
Lane, Harbor Course South, Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 432-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
The Board discussed the following two items:
1. Approval of Florida Historical Marker Application for Old Island Restoration
Foundation, Inc. to erect an African Slave Burial Ground Marker at Higgs Beach
across from the West Martello Tower, and authorization for Mayor to execute
same.
2. Approval to grant the right for the African Memorial Committee to provide a
monument location on the Eastside of West Martello.
David L. Roumm, Executive Director of the Old Island Restoration Foundation, Inc., and
Jerry Wilkinson, representing the Historical Preservation Society of the Upper Keys addressed the
Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of the above items. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed the following two items:
1. Acceptance of monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County
Administrator.
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2.
Approval to reject bids and re-advertise for the Marathon Library Repair Project.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the above items. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director Dent Pierce reported to the Board on status of the grid work
outside of the Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School. Mr. Pierce discussed the
new shade trees at Bernstein Park and informed the Board that the Dolphin art piece that is part
of the Dolphin Boat Parade is planned to be installed at the Key Largo Park later on this week.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Williams
approving the re-appointment of Keith Burgin and Steve Henson and the new appointments of
William Kelly and Gary Johnson to the Contractor's Examining Board. Roll call vote was
unammous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of the re-appointment of Keith Burgin and Steve Henson and the new
appointments of William Kelly and Gary Johnson to the Construction Board of Adjustments and
Appeals. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Williams to hold a Special Meeting
regarding Marathon Airport issues on Friday, November 3,2000 at the Marathon Government
Center at 2:30 P.M.
Mr. Roberts informed the Board that he would be attending an incorporation meeting at
Sugarloaf School that evening and he would not take a position either way.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney James T. Hendrick reported to the Board on status of the Kozmer v.
Monroe County litigation.
Mr. Hendrick and Dr. Gwynn Hawtoff addressed the Board concerning approval of an
Amendment to Agreement with the Florida Keys SPCA designating an agent to carry out court
procedures against unfit owners of animals. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Reich to table the item. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Commissioner Williams No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
MONROE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
Monroe County Tax Collector, Harry F. Knight, C.F.C. addressed the Board and
presented the Tax Collector's excess fees check.
SOUNDING BOARD
H. T. Pontin addressed the Board concerning jurisdiction. No official action was taken.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Monroe County Construction Manager, Steve Piazza addressed the Board. Presentations
were then made from the following top three Architect/Engineers for Professional Services on the
Higgs Beach Master Plan and Design: Zyscovich, Inc.; Borrelli & Associates; and Bender &
Associates. After the presentations, the Board ranked the best qualified firm #1, followed by the
next two qualified firms as #2 and #3, respectively, as follows:
Harvey Neugent Reich Williams Freeman Total
Bender 2 2 1 3 2 10
Borrelli 3 3 2 2 3 13
Zyscovich 1 1 3 1 1 7
The Clerk announced that based on the above results, the firm of Zyscovich, Inc. was
selected. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Williams
authorizing Staff to negotiate a Contract with the firm ofZyscovich, Inc. and bring back to the
Board for approval. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Reich
Commissioner Williams
Mayor Freeman
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution evidencing the Board's
approval ofa recommended Beneficial Use Determination promulgated by the Special Master, In
Re: The application of MilIus and Lori Skidmore. Growth Management Director Tim McGarry
and Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. The Board accepted public input with the following
individuals addressing the Board: Attorney John Wolfe, representing the Applicants and Dwight
Skidmore. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve the action of Hearing Officer, J. Jefferson Overby dated June
5,2000 and directing the County Attorney to recast the Recommended Order as a Vested Rights
Order. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 433-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance repealing Chapter 6.3,
Articles I and II, Monroe County Code, "Code Enforcement"; Repealing existing provisions and
creating new provisions establishing and regulating the Department of Code Enforcement;
Providing Applicability; Providing Definitions; Providing for Penalties; Providing methods for
notification; Providing for the creation of the Position of Monroe County Code Enforcement
Special Master; Providing for Severability; Providing for inclusion in the Monroe County Code
and Providing an effective date. Assistant County Attorney Stuart Schurr addressed the Board.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 050-2000
See Ordinance Book No. 54 incorporated herein by reference
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 6-16.1
Monroe County Code providing authority to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals
to approve the use of cost approach appraisal for determination of Fair Market Value pursuant to
Section 9.5-316, Monroe County Code; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances; and Providing an effective date. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 051-2000
See Ordinance Book No. 54 incorporated herein by reference
A Public Hearing was held declaring that an emergency exists and waiving notice by a four
fifth's vote concerning adoption of an Ordinance; designating Higgs Beach Park, Bernstein Park,
Watson Field, Blue Heron Park. Marathon Community Park, Marathon Marina and bay bottom,
Key Largo Community Park and Harry Harris Park as Monroe County Regional Parks and
authorizing the use of General Revenue Fund for maintenance, upkeep, operation and the capital
improvement of such parks; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances;
and Providing an effective date. Mr. Hendrick and Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. The Board
accepted public input with the following individuals addressing the Board: Vice Mayor John
Bartus, representing the City of Marathon; Robert Schneider, representing the Big Pine Key
Civic Association; Mayor Bob Miller, representing the City of Marathon; Alicia Putney, and
Councilman Jon Johnson, representing the City of Marathon. After discussion, motion was made
by Mayor Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Williams to adopt the following Ordinance.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 049-2000
See Ordinance Book No. 54 incorporated herein by reference
A Public Hearing was held concerning approval of a Workers' Compensation Settlement
in the amount of$30,000 inclusive of attorney's fees for claim #9641359. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
approve the item. Motion carried unanimously.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS / COUNTY ATTORNEY
The Board discussed an Interlocal Agreement concerning Boot Key Bridge, and
investigating the feasibility of converting the Boot Key Bridge to a toll facility to fund the
operation and maintenance thereof Mr. Roberts, Mr. Hendrick, and County Clerk Danny L.
Kolhage addressed the Board. The following individuals also addressed the Board: Robert
Schneider, representing the Big Pine Key Civic Association; Mayor Bob Miller and Vice Mayor
John Bartus, representing the City of Marathon. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to split the costs of a bridge
tender for the Boot Key Bridge with the City of Marathon from the hours of 6:00 A.M. to 10:00
P.M., for a sixty (60) day period, and directing the County Attorney to prepare an Interlocal
Agreement and authorizing the Mayor to execute same. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Freeman No
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded Commissioner Harvey to
establish a Task Force consisting of two (2) County Commissioners to meet with two (2) Council
members from the City of Marathon to discuss issues concerning the City of Marathon and
Monroe County; and appointing Commissioners George Neugent and Nora Williams to serve as
the Board's representatives to the Task Force.
The Board discussed a letter received from DeWayne Kemp. No official action was taken.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
and ex-officio Clerk to the Board
of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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Isabel C. DeSantis
Deputy Clerk