10/19/2000 RegularMINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Thursday, October 19, 2000
Key West, FL
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A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 A.M. 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 Harvey 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.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Harvey
granting approval of the following items:
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant of Conservation Easement
Agreement for Lots 23-27, Block 14 Lake Surprise Estates of Monroe County Florida between
Sounds of Service Radio, Inc. and Monroe County. The respective Real Estate Numbers are
00537750-000000, 00537760-000000, 00537770-000000, 0537780-000000 and
00537790-000000.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant of Conservation Easement
Agreement for Lot S and half of Lot 9, Block 1 Harbor Course South, Section #2, Ocean Reef
Plat #13 between Merle and Carmen Prebel and Monroe County. The Real Estate Number is
00573630-000300.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Joint Participation Agreement,
Contract No. AI931 between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Transportation for
the purposes of hiring a bicycle/pedestrian planner.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Professional Services Contract
between Monroe County and J. Jefferson Overby and Monroe County to provide services as
Hearing Officer for vested rights and beneficial use hearings for the Planning Department.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Modification No. 1 to Contract No.
00-DR-1W-11-54-01-002 between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Community
Affairs in the amount of $600,750 extending the Contract completion date to December 31, 2001
concerning the Cesspool Identification and Elimination grant program.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement between
Monroe County and Blue Water Marine, Inc. for the removal of DV3A2941 located off of
Islamorada.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement between
Monroe County and Arnold's Towing for the removal of derelict vessels in South Pine Channel
Area, Big Pine Key.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an allocation from the Boating
Improvement fund for the emergency removal of DV3A3365 and DV3A3379 located off of Key
West and the City of Key Colony Beach and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement
between Monroe County and Arnold's Towing for same.
RESOLUTION NO. 434-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference
Board adopted the following Resolution from the Boating Improvement Fund for the
purchase of emergency aids to navigation supplies.
RESOLUTION NO.435-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an allocation from the Boating
Improvement Fund for the emergency removal of DV03A3236 located off of Key Largo, Monroe
County and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Blue
Water Marine, Inc. for same.
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RESOLUTION NO.436-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Amendment to the
Agreement between Monroe County and American Underwater Contractors for a time extension.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement between
Monroe County and Arnold's Towing for the emergency removal of DV3A3374 and DV3A3393
located off of White Street Pier, Key West.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an allocation from the Boating
Improvement Fund for the repair of aids to navigation channel markers #3 & #4, Windley Key,
Monroe County and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County and A. S.A.P.,
Inc., for same.
RESOLUTION NO. 437-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference
Board granted approval for one Lot Aggregation Restrictive Covenant from George &
Gloria Sellers, Permit No. 99-1-2082 to have one dwelling unit on contiguous lots described as
Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Johnsonville, Big Coppitt; and the approval for the transfer of one buildable
lot from George & Gloria Seller, Permit No. 99-1-2082 to Monroe County by Warranty Deed for
Lot 15, Block 40, Sands Subdivision, Big Pine Key. The applicants receiving one dwelling unit
allocation award for the year ending July 13, 2000, have filed the documents in accordance with
Ordinance No. 47-1999.
Board granted approval for one Lot Aggregation Restrictive Convenant from William and
Kay Becker, Permit No. 98-1-0728 to have one dwelling unit on contiguous lots described as
Lots 27 & 28, Block 11, Amended Plat Cudjoe Ocean Shores, Section A, Cudjoe Key. The
applicants receiving one dwelling unit allocation award for the year ending July 13, 2000, have
filed the documents in accordance with Ordinance 47-1999.
Board granted approval for the transfer of three buildable lots from Phil and Linda Embry,
Permit No. 98-1-0462 and Thomas D. & Carrie S. Ryan, Permit No. 99-1-2311 to Monroe
County by Warranty Deeds for Lot 8, Block 26, Sands Subdivision, Big Pine Key and Lots 21 &
22, Block 11, Eden Pines Colony Subdivision, Big Pine Key. The applicants receiving dwelling
unit allocation awards for the year ending July 13, 2000, have filed the documents in accordance
with Ordinance 47-1999.
Board granted approval for the transfer of one buildable lot from Condor Construction
Corp., Permit No. 00-3-2649 to Monroe County by Warranty Deed for Lot 7, Block 8, Revised
Plat of Torch Key Estates, Little Torch Key. The applicant receiving a dwelling unit allocation
award for the year ending July 13, 2000, has filed the document in accordance with Ordinance
No. 47-1999.
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Board granted approval for the transfer of five buildable lots from Marvin Barrett, Permit
No. 00-3-2254 to Monroe County by Warranty Deed for Lot 7, Block 7, Ramrod Shores,
Ramrod Key, Lots 25 & 26, Block 4, Kinercha Subdivision, Big Pine Key, and Lots 3 & 5, Block
16, Sands Subdivision, Big Pine Key. The applicant receiving a dwelling unit allocation award for
the year ending July 13, 2000, has filed the document in accordance with Ordinance No. 47-1999.
Board granted approval for the transfer of one buildable lot from Jack & Joyce Sweeting,
Permit No. 99-1-2424 to Monroe County by Warranty Deeds for Lot 18, Block 55, Sands
Subdivision, Big Pine Key. The applicant receiving a dwelling unit allocation award for the year
ending July 13, 2000, have filed the document in accordance with Ordinance No. 47-1999.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following Cultural Events
Funding Agreements for Fiscal Year 2001 commencing prior to January 30, 2001, totaling
$168,769:
Key West Writers Workshop
Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Council
Key West Symphony Orchestra
Red Barn Theater/Live Theatre
Marathon Community Theatre
Waterfront Playhouse
Island Jubilee
Impromptu Concerts
Pirates in Paradise
14th Annual Island Art Fair
Key West Jazz & Blues Festival
Key West Literary Seminar
Key West Craft Show
Florida Keys Renaissance Faire XVII
Art Under the Oaks
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between
Monroe County and the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce covering Oktoberfest 2001 on
October 6, 2001 in an amount not to exceed $5,600, Fiscal Year 2001, Two Penny Cultural
Umbrella Funding.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following Fishing Events Funding
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2001, totaling $125,100:
Pursuit Grady White Sailfish Championship
Holiday Isle Sailfish Tournament
Hogs Breath King Mackeral Tournament
Islamorada Womens Sailfish Tournament
Capt. Leon Shell Annual Billfish Tournament
Islamorada All Tackle Spring Bonefish Tournament
Key Largo Holiday Inn Dolphin Tournament
Marina Del Mar's Coconuts Dolphin Tournament
Cudjoe Gardens Dolphin Tournament
Don Hawley Invitational Fly Tournament
Big Pine & Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament
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Womens Invitational Fly Championship
Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament
Key West Gator Club Dolphin Derby
Golden Fly Invitational Tarpon Tournament
Islands of Marathon Dolphin Championship
17th Annual Holiday Isle Dolphin Tournament
Geiger Key Marina Dolphin Tournament
Key West Marlin Tournament
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Turnkey Funding Agreement
between Monroe County and Premiere Racing, Inc., to cover Yachting Key West Race Week
2001 on January 15-19, 2001 in an amount not to exceed $52,000, Fiscal Year 2001, Two Penny,
Special Project, DAC I allocation.
Board granted approval to advertise Request for Proposals (RFP) for Fiscal Year 2002
concerning Destination/Turnkey event applications.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following Fishing Event
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2001 for events with promotional expenditures occurring after
August 1, 2001, totaling $93,400:
Key West Fishing Tournament
Little Palm Island Grand Slam
Mercury S.L.A.M.
Mercury Baybone
Fly Championship Bonefish
Islamorada All Tackle Bonefish
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following Fishing Event
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2001 for events taking place or ending prior to December 30, 2000,
totaling $24,000:
Cuban American Heritage Festival
Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
Metropolitan - Mini Met
Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament
Capt. Don Gurgiolo Sailfish Classic
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Interlocal
Agreement for Grant of Funds between Monroe County and the City of Key West for sand to be
shaken out of the seaweed; good sand restored to the beach area and the disposal of seaweed by
the City in an amount not to exceed $19,500, DAC I, Fiscal Year 2001, Special Beach Fund.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following Cultural Event
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2001 totaling $14,637:
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Pigeon Key Art Festival
Old Island Days Art Festival
17th Annual Underwater Music Festival
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Williams
granting approval and authorizing execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and the
Florida Department of Community Affairs for funding: (1) an additional $624,850 for the
Homeowners Wastewater Financial Assistance Program; (2) $175,000 for the preparation of a
comprehensive master plan for improvement of water quality in residential canals; and, (3)
$87,950 for the preparation of a post -disaster redevelopment plan. Roll call vote was unanimous.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Office Manager, Linda Stuart addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution of
an Interlocal Agreement for Grant of Funds between Monroe County and Islamorada Village of
Islands for the Hurricane Monument Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $49,378
DAC IV, Fiscal Year 2000 Capital Resources. Motion carried unanimously.
Harold Wheeler, Marketing Director made a Presentation to the Board concerning the
2000-2001 TDC Marketing Plan. During discussion of the Marketing Plan, motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Williams to reopen the Agenda to add an
item concerning the appointment of Matt Babich to the Tourist Development Council. Motion
carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner
Williams approving Commissioner Harvey's appointment of Matt Babich to the Tourist
Development Council, replacing Capt. Bill Wickers. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Wheeler continued with the presentation of the 2000-2001 7DC Marketing Plan.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent granting approval of the 2000-2001 TDC Marketing Plan, with commendations from the
Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Roberts made a Public Announcement of a vacant position on the Tourist
Development Council District III Advisory Committee for an "At Large" representative.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Growth Management Director Tim McGarry reported to the Board on the issues of
Affordable Housing; ROGO dedications; Land Development Regulations as they are scheduled
to go before the Development Review Committee concerning discrimination of elderly and
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disabled; and Staff is beginning to prepare a Plan Amendment concerning Commercial
Development to set an Interim Policy in place.
Commissioner Williams discussed status of the Intergovernmental Task Force.
Commissioner Neugent announced that he received a letter from Mary Vandenbrook of
the Guardian AD Litem Program concerning a shortage of office space in the Marathon area for
that function. Mr. Roberts addressed the Board.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR / COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Williams discussed with the Board adding the function of Land
Management and position of Land Steward to Monroe County government structure. The Board
also discussed a report on stewardship activities on property owned by Monroe County and the
Land Authority. Chris Bergh, representing The Nature Conservancy and Florida Keys Invasive
Exotics Task Force; Mr. Roberts and Executive Director of the Land Authority, Mark Rosch
discussed the item with the Board. The following individual also addressed the Board: Alicia
Putney, representing the Key Deer Protection Alliance and the Florida Keys Citizen's Coalition;
Rebecca Jetton, Planning Manager -Florida Keys Office for the Florida Department of Community
Affairs; Kim Anaston, representing the Center for Marine Conservation; and Robert Schneider,
representing the Big Pine Key Civic Association. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval of adding the
function of Land Management and position of Land Steward to Monroe County government
structure. 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 GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board concerning direction to Staff concerning FEMA
Downstairs Enclosure issues. Attorney Lloyd A. Good addressed the Board.
Mr. Hendrick referred the Board to his written report concerning the Update on Legal
Issues from Attorney Karen Cabanas of the firm Morgan and Hendrick.
Mr. McGarry discussed with the Board approval of a new Memorandum of Understanding
between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) replacing
existing agreement providing from exempting certain development orders from DCA review.
Rebecca Jetton, Planning Manager -Florida Keys Office for the Florida Department of Community
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Affairs addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution of a revised
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Florida Department of Community Affairs
and Monroe County for a Coordinated Permit Review Process for Development. Motion carried
unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Neugent discussed including the Blue Heron Park in Big Pine Key to the
Monroe County Regional Park Ordinance adopted yesterday (October 18, 2000) by the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to clarify
Ordinance No. 049-2000 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 fund revenue for maintenance, operation and capital improvement of such parks.
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.
Mayor Freeman discussed with the Board certain instruction to the Board's
representatives (Commissioner Neugent and Commissioner Williams) concerning issues between
Monroe County and the City of Marathon. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Neugent approving the Administrator's recommendation
to place experienced temporary bridge tenders at Boot Key Bridge until such time as the City can
take over the operation of the bridge and that said costs be a credit against the County's portion
of the Agreement with the City for the operation of the bridge. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Harvey discussed with the Board the amendment of the current fence
Ordinance in Section 9.5-309, Monroe County Code to allow fences to be higher than four feet in
rural areas and where unsafe living conditions may exist for residents to feel safer. Mr. McGarry
addressed the Board. The item was referred to Staff.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Roberts discussed with the Board reorganization of the County.
The Board discussed the Division of Public Works. Mr. Pierce addressed the Board
concerning the reorganization proposal for Public Works.
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The Board discussed the manager positions for the Key West and Marathon Airport and
also the director position for both airports.
The Board discussed the Division of Public Safety. Public Safety Director Reggie Paros
addressed the Board concerning the reorganization proposal for Public Safety.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to approve Option # 1 concerning the Division of Public Safety. Said
Option #1 is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to
approve the proposed Division of Public Works Organization Chart. Said Chart is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Reich to
eliminate the position of Director of Airports and maintain one manager at the Key West Airport
and one manager at the Marathon Airport. 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.
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
Engineering I
County Engineer
Engineering
Construction Management
PUBLIC WORKS
Lower Keys Operations
Facilities Maintenance
Parks 4 Beaches
Roads d Bridges
Public Works Director
Executive ATdminstrator
Sr. Coordinator
Finance & Accounting
I Operations Section I
Middle Keys Operations
I Corrections I
I Facilities Maintenance I
Upper Keys Operations
Corrections
Facilities Maintenance
Parks d Beaches
Roads 4 Bridges
Special Operations Fleet Management
Animal Control
Card Sound
Info. Systems
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Troubleshooter
Solid Waste
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Option 1
Functions
FIRE PROTECTION
Plans Review Contract Monitoring
Fire Inspections System Coordination
Fire Investigations Fire Academy
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Option 1
Positions
Fire Rescue Coordinator
Fire Marshal I Training &Maintenance
Coordinator
DEPARTMENTAL FUNCTION o
Option 1
FIRE PROTECTION
• Monitors Contractual Fire Suppression and Rescue Services provided by volunteer not-lor-
profit corporations
• Coordinates Fire Suppression and Rescue Service System
• Operates Fire Academy
• Reviews Building Plans
• Performs Fire Inspections
• Conducts Fire Investigations
EMERGENCY SERVICES
• Manages Emergency Medical Services in District I
• Coordinates Emergency Medical Services System
• Provides Emergency Management
• Provides Emergency Communications
• Monitors Contractual Medical Examiner Services
• Administration in concurrence with Upper Keys Trauma