03/24/1993 Regular 93/139
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, March 24, 1993
Key Largo
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9: 00 a.m. on the above date in the
Monroe County Library in Key Largo. Present and answering to
roll call were Commissioner Earl Cheal, Commissioner Shirley
Freeman, Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner Mary Kay
Reich, and Mayor Jack London. Also present were Danny Kolhage,
Clerk; Randy Ludacer, County Attorney; Tom Brown, County
Administrator; County Staff; members of the Press and Radio; and
the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve Additions, Corrections and
Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of the January Employee of the Month Award
was made to David Renshaw, Central Services Garage Foreman,
Division of Public Works.
Presentation of Retirement Plaque was made to Patricia
Lawrence, Division of Public Works.
Presentation of Retirement Plaque was made to Shirley
Shears, Division of Public Works.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mr. Andy Eanes addressed the Board concerning the
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declaring of Monroe County as a disaster area. Motion was made
by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
adopt the following Resolution requesting that the Federal
Government declare Monroe County a Federal Disaster area in order
for the County to qualify for Federal Funding Assistance. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 118-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Mayor London to approve the following items by unanimous consent:
Board granted approval of a request for permission to
waive collection of fines for overdue library materials during
National Library Week - April 18th through April 24, 1993 and the
week thereafter - April 25th through May 1, 1993.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment #1 to Community Care Disabled Adults Program Contract
KG162 between the State of Florida Department of HRS and Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners/ Monroe County In Home
, _ Services.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
one year lease agreement with Xerox for a copy machine, model
5320, at the Social Services Office in Marathon.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
one year lease agreement with Xerox for a copy machine, model
5320, at the Social Services Office in Plantation.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
short term residential agreement with Georgina Sosin, Resident,
and Pearl Barron, Responsible Party, for admission into Bayshore
Manor.
Board granted permission to declare property located at
Lot 27, Block 10, Lake Surprise Estates, Key Largo, surplus, in
order to advertise and sell, that which was awarded to Monroe
County by the court.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
amendment to USDA agreement #251, with Alliance for Aging, Inc. ,
concerning reimbursement for eligible congregate and home
delivered meals from October 1991 through October 1992.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
amendment to USDA agreement #351, with Alliance for Aging, Inc. ,
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concerning reimbursement for eligible congregate and home
delivered meals from October 1992 through October 1993 .
Board granted approval of award of bid to Southern
Ambulance for the remount/refurbishment of two (2) Type III
ambulances through the EMS Emergency Transport Vehicle Matching
Grant Project #M2357, in the total amount of $103,780. 00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between the Florida Department of Community Affairs and
the Board of County Commissioners concerning Emergency Management
Assistance for Fiscal Year 1993 .
Board granted approval of a request to advertise a
Public Hearing for April 13, 1993 at 5:05 p.m. regarding a Budget
Amendment for the General Revenue Fund #001.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 119-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 120-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 121-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds for Fiscal Year 1993 .
RESOLUTION NO. 122-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted, approval to waive requirements and delete
the "Additional Insured" stipulation from the contract agreement
with Marathon Manor.
Board granted authorization to rescind the original
agreement and to execute a revised agreement with Atwood
Chiropractic Life Center.
Board adopted the following Resolution and authorized
execution of a grant agreement with the Department of Community
Affairs Fiscal Year 1993 Community Services Block Grant to
provide for a teacher's aide at the Grace Jones Day Care Center.
RESOLUTION NO. 123-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to purchase Hurst Rescue
Equipment from Ten-Eight Fire Equipment, a sole source vendor for
Hurst rescue equipment, for use by the Key Largo Volunteer Fire
Department, in an amount not to exceed $13,000. 00.
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Board granted approval for a request to advertise a
Public Hearing for April 13, 1993 at 5: 05 p.m. , regarding a
Budget amendment for the Comprehensive Improvements Fund #301.
Board granted approval to advertise for proposals for
two (2) 15 KW Diesel Generators for the Key West and Marathon
Central Service's pumping station.
Board granted approval to advertise for proposals for
six (6) mobile generator systems with large capacity on board
fuel tanks and sound attenuating enclosures for the six (6)
hurricane shelters.
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance
amending Chapter 2, Article XXI, by changing the title thereof to
remove the apparent limitation of the article to former officers
or employees; Adding Section 2-534, creating procurement ethics
for. volunteers; Defining volunteers; Providing for severability;
Providing for repeal of all ordinances inconsistent herewith;
Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code, and
providing an effective date.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 109-1993, which awarded a loan and authorized the
execution of a promissory note and tax anticipation warrant.
RESOLUTION NO. 124-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance •
amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 8-1993 in order to clarify
that the employees of tenants at Key West International Airport
may park in employee parking spaces at the Airport without being
subject to a noncriminal civil penalty and clarifying that fines
collected from unauthorized persons parking vehicles in airport
employee parking spaces shall be remitted to the Monroe County
airport fund; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of
all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 124A-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 125-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval to secure the services of Joel
Rosenblatt, Engineering Consultant, to evaluate 10 to 12
buildings not previously identified for their resistance to
hurricane forces.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Board granted authorization for additional expenditures
for quality control/materials testing and threshold inspection to
be provided by Petsche & Associates for the New Detention
Facility, not to exceed $40, 000.00.
Board granted approval of Add Service, Modification
#23, to HLM's contract for the New Detention Facility, in the
amount of $3, 105. 60.
• Board granted approval of Schedule of Values for Smith
Fence, Contract No, KJ-028, on the New Detention Facility.
Board granted authorization of expenditures for Petsche
& Associates to provide surveying and sub-surface investigation
services for the FKAA water main easement at the Marathon Airport
property in the amount of $500. 00.
Board granted approval of Change Order No. 06-001-002,
Hurricane Andrew delay, to Contract No. RS-001, for a time
extension of seven calendar days, for the Public Record Storage
Building
Board granted approval of Change Order No. 06-001-003,
ASI #3, wall relocations, to Contract No. RS-001, in the
increased amount of $2, 618.00, for the Public Record Storage
Building.
Board granted approval of award of bid and authorized
execution of contract, pending legal sufficiency, with Soweco
Development Corporation, for Part 1, preliminary design and
budgeting for the Design/Build contract at the County Garage,
Marathon site.
Board granted approval of Change Order No. 06-001-004,
replace existing rain gutter, to H. Angelo & Company, Contract
No. RS-001, in the increased amount of $1,249. 00, for the Public
Record Storage Building.
Board granted approval of Change Order No. 06-001-005,
Modifications to Rooms #202, 203, 303 and 304, to Contract No.
RS-001, in the increased amount of $792.00, for the Public Record
Storage Building.
Board granted approval of Change Order No. 06-001-006,
Modifications to the Emergency Shower in the Crime Lab, to
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Contract No. RS-001, in the increased amount of $1, 155. 00, for
the Public Record Storage Building.
Board granted approval of Change Order No. 06-001-007,
re-route the center roof drain, to Contract No. RS-001, in the
decreased amount of $212 .00, for the Public Record Storage
Building.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval of TDC expenditures in the
amount of $712,890.70 - input date 3/2/93.
Board granted approval of TDC expenditures in the
amount of $98,914.08 - input date 3/2/93.
Board granted approval of TDC expenditures in the
amount of $346,555,52 - Input date 3/2/93 .
Board granted approval to rescind the motion concerning
a Request for Proposal for a Professional Services Contract.
Board granted approval of a DAC II allocation in an
amount not to exceed $900. 00 from FY 1993, Third Penny, Reserve
for District Allocation, to the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce
for Telephone line charges associated with Telemarketing
Services.
Board granted approval of a DAC II allocation in an
amount not to exceed $3,000. 00 from Fiscal Year 1993 Two Penny,
Event Reserves for the Dolphin for Youth Fishing Tournament.
Board granted approval of a DAC IV transfer of
$20, 000.00 from Fiscal Year 1993 Third Penny, Promotion and
Advertising Reserves.
Board granted approval of a DAC IV allocation in an
amount not to exceed $30, 000. 00 from Fiscal Year 1993, Third
Penny, Advertising Reserves, to the Mariner Tournament Trail to
be coordinated through Tinsley Advertising.
Board granted approval of a DAC V allocation in an
amount not to exceed $1,800. 00 from Fiscal Year 1993, Third
Penny, Reserves for District Allocation, to the Tourist
Information Services to cover the mailing of 6,000 new coupon
books by the Chamber of Commerce.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
contract with the Clearwater to Key West Yacht Race, in an amount
not to exceed $15, 000.00.
Board granted approval of an amount not to exceed
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$35, 000.00 from Generic Advertising to Tinsley Advertising, to
shoot additional video/film footage and to update both the
commercials and infomercials. The updates include the "Reasons"
to visit and the multitude of "what to do" when visiting the
Keys.
Board granted approval of allocation of funds, if
available, in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00 to the Key Largo
Dolphin Derby.
Board granted approval of allocation of funds, if
available, in an amount not to exceed $2,500. 00 to the Womens
World Fly Fishing Championship.
Board granted approval of the Florida Keys Fishing
Tournaments, Inc. , as a sole source provider for administration
of the TDC Fishing Umbrella.
Board granted approval of a new funding proposal from
Florida Keys Fishing Tournaments, Inc. , for the TDC Fishing
Umbrella.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing
for a Budget Amendment for Tourist Development Council funds 107-
111, 116-121 for Fiscal Year 1992-1993 on April 13, 1993 at 5:05
P.M.
Board granted approval of an amount not to exceed
$3,500. 00 Third Penny Administrative Reserves, to cover the cost
of setting up a passive computer system/modem line with the
Finance Department.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 126-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1. Public Financial Management, in the amount of
$2,501.00, for Financial Advisory Services for the
month of February 1993.
2. Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey,
Crosland & Bramnick, P.A. , in the amount of
$10,988.02, for legal services for personnel
matters for the month of February 1993 .
3 . General Asphalt Co. , Inc. , in the amount of
$24,593 .81, for Roadway Improvements - Saddlebunch
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Keys Roads I (Final payment) .
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND (501) , #3964-#3967, in the
amount of $111,446.81.
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (144) , #161-#163 , in the
amount of $4,421.26.
TRANSLATOR FUND (142) , #397-#399, in the amount of
$13 ,985.23 .
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (107-111, 116-121) , #808-
#810, in the amount of $290, 167.91.
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND (002) , #458-#460, in
the amount of $33,281.93 .
FL TRUST FUND (600, 601) , #1039, in the amount of
$4,111.30.
SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE (305) , #126-128, in
the amount of $518,813 .52 .
ROAD AND BRIDGE OPERATING (102) , #750-#752, in the
amount of $222,568. 19.
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (503) , #222-#224, in the amount
of $60, 017.87.
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (722) , #122-#124, in the
amount of $13, 667.43 .
PLANNING, BUILDING, & CODE ENFORCEMENT/
PARKS & BEACHES UNINCORPORATED (148, 147) , #428-430, in
the amount of $252,924.24.
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS (145, 146,141) , #716-#718, in the
amount of $276,322.21.
MSD TAX DISTRICTS (414) , #1684-#1687, in the amount of
$869,304. 65.
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS (414) , #311-#312, in the amount of
$320,381. 12 .
LAW LIBRARY FUND ( (103) , #396-#398, in the amount of
$1, 067.00.
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GROUP INSURANCE FUND (502) , #566-#568, in the amount of
$6,585.56.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001) , #187924-#189273, in the
amount of $10,527,304.14.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND (101) , #1328-#1330, in the
amount of $2,297,944. 62.
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (130-134) , #120-121,
in the amount of $171,407.50
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND (401) , #465-#467, in the amount
of $29, 033 .08.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301) , #608-612 , in the amount of
$939, 028.96.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND (004) , #779-#782,
in the amount of $103, 166.89.
VENETIAN SHORES SPEC RD DIST (149) , #0034, in the
amount of $1, 193 . 03 .
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Candida Cobb, in the amount
of $1,981.42; Jeffrey B. Meyer, in the amount of $2,214.50; John
Rotolo, in the amount of $352.50; Kathryn Yates, in the amount of
$3,749. 38; Maria Betancourt, in the amount of $4, 079.75; Max
Fischer, in the amount of $667.50; Nancy R. Rossell, in the
amount of $357.50; Stephen Isherwood, in the amount of $1,860. 00;
Tegan Slaton, in the amount of $1,400.00; William Kuyper, in the
amount of $4,806.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Witness Lodging, in the amount of
983 . 00; Associated Investigations, in the amount of $300.00;
David Bass, in the amount of $163 .75.
REGULAR WITNESS FEES, in the amount of $434.20.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Atlantic Reporting, in the
amount of $123 .10; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of
$2,002 .75; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $670. 00;
Kathleen A. Fegers, in the amount of $3,141.75; Lisa Roeser, in
the amount of $402.00; Nancy Maleske, in the amount of $216.00;
Nichols and Hardy, in the amount of $45. 00; Parliamentary
Reporters of Fla. , in the amount of $99.25.
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COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Basia Dziewanowski, in the
amount of $25. 00; Eva Carbone, in the amount of $80. 00; Fermin
Pastrana, in the amount of $95. 00; Jose Menendez, in the amount
of $110. 00; J. R. Alayon, in the amount of $355.00; Marie Penot,
in the amount of $75.00; Marlene Eloissaint, in the amount of
$25.00; Margarita Opperman, in the amount of $240. 00; Sara
O'Neil, in the amount of $60. 00; Susan Tellez, in the amount of
$210.00; William G. Waddel, in the amount of $150. 00.
TRAVEL EXPENSE, Witness Travel, in the amount of
$1,674.60.
Board officially approved Minutes of the following
meetings of the Board of County Commissioners:
12/1/92, 12/8/92, 12/9/92, 12/10/92, 1/6/93, 1/13/93,
1/19/93.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK
Board granted approval of the collection of a Code
Enforcement Board Lien on the property of Charles Robinson in the
amount of $300. 00 as a settlement as outlined in attorney Alfred
K. Frigola's letter dated March 3, 1993.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval of Task Order #9 between
Monroe County and RS & H concerning the Marathon Airport Terminal
in the amount of $77,495.98. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Cheal No
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor London No
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich adopting the following Resolution authorizing
execution of a grant contract in the amount of $125, 000 with the
Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, to
fund the development of an economic adjustment strategy in
response to Hurricane Andrew. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 127-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, addressed
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the Board concerning the adoption of a Resolution for the Receipt
of Unanticipated Funds in the amount of $200, 000. 00 regarding the
Florida Department of Transportation agreement to undertake a
Development Regional Impact (DRI) study at the Key West
International Airport. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to continue to the next Board
Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to continue to the next Board Meeting the
adoption of a Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds for
Fiscal Year 1993, in the amount of $100,000. 00, needed to cover a
local match for the Key West International Airport Development
Regional Impact (DRI) Study.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to adopt the following Resolution concerning
the Transfer of Funds for Fiscal Year 1993 . Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 128-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to postpone to the next Board Meeting the
renewal of property insurance on the TV Translator System, at an
annual premium of $34,707.00, with Cornelius Johnson &
Clark/Reliance Insurance Company. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to adopt the following Resolution providing
for the additional appointments of committee members to the
Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 129-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting award of bid and authorized execution
of agreement with Sunmasters, for hurricane shutters at the
Marathon Government Center, in the amount of $55,709.00. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting award of bid and authorized
execution of agreement with General Asphalt Company, for Ramrod
Roads I Roadway Improvement Project, in the amount of
$400,028. 60. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich adopting the following Resolutions concerning
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the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 129A-1993 & 129B-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Mayor London to approve the following items:
Execution of Contract JS-99C, with Gonzalez Architects,
pending legal sufficiency, for Design of a new 40, 000 square foot
facility to be constructed at Jackson Square to house Monroe
County Judiciary;
Execution of contract JS-99G, with Gonzalez Architects,
pending legal sufficiency, for conceptual design for renovation
of the old Monroe County Courthouse for the Clerk of the Court;
Execution of Contract CG-101, with Gonzalez Architects,
pending legal sufficiency, for design of construction of a Monroe
County Public Works Garage, approximately 10,800 square feet, to
be located on Stock Island, Florida;
Execution of Contract JS-99D, with Gonzalez Architects,
pending legal sufficiency, for design of renovation of the Monroe
County Courthouse Annex at Jackson Square, for the Monroe County
Judiciary;
Execution of Contract JS-99B, with Gonzalez Architects,
pending legal sufficiency, for design of renovation of the Lester
Building at Jackson Square for relocation of the State Attorney,
Supervisor of Elections, and one County Commission Chamber;
Execution of Contract JS-99F with Gonzalez Architects,
pending legal sufficiency, for design and site placement of
temporary trailer facilities and interim occupancy of Courthouse
Annex building at Jackson Square for County Judiciary, Clerk of
the Court and the Sheriff's Court Support Department, during
rehabilitation of the Jackson Square Complex;
Execution of Contract JS-99A, with Gonzalez Architects,
pending legal sufficiency, for design relocation of the Jackson
Square Sheriff's facility to a new location at the new detention
facility. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
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Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to continue the authorization to execute
contract JS-99E, pending legal sufficiency, for Conceptual Design
for relocation of Monroe County Tax Collector to the next Board
Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Barry Yampol, Public Works Director Dent Pierce, Jose
Gonzalez, Joe Bell, and Dagny Johnson of the Upper Keys Citizens
Association, addressed the Board concerning the closure of County
Road 931 commencing approximately 4/10ths of a mile beyond Boot
Key Bridge onto Boot Key to its termination point. Motion was
made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Harvey
to approve Staff recommendation, to install a barrier and road
termination signs at his expense subject to Public Work's
approval. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Reich discussed the Board's previous
action concerning the request to issue RFP's for a concession at
Caloosa Cove Beach. Mr. Pierce, and James Morton of Islamorada,
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Mayor London to direct Staff to put no further time
or effort into RFP's for a concession at Caloosa Cove. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Environmental Management Director, Barry Boldissar, and
Bill Dalton, Executive Director of Clean Florida Keys, Inc. ,
addressed the Board concerning an Agreement between Monroe County
and Clean Florida Keys, Inc. Motion was made by Commissioner
Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Freeman granting approval and
authorized execution of an Agreement with Clean Florida Keys,
Inc. , for an extension of time. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Mayor London to adopt the following Resolution of the Board of
County Commissioners of Monroe County sitting as the governing
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body of the Tropical Key Colony Municipal Service Street Taxing
District; Providing that the District will agree and commit to
certain project modifications including limited paving and
limited access to Tropical Key Colony Subdivision; Providing that
barriers be placed and restrictive covenants or easements be
recorded to prevent vehicular access to Harbor Lights Road from
Sandy Circle and to Journey's End Road from Sandy Circle;
Providing that Chatter - Strips be installed; Providing that
speed limits of 15 M.P.H. within the District. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 113-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, addressed
the Board concerning the Marathon Airport Project bid packages,
and funding. No action was taken.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Mayor London granting approval of DAC II, moving an amount not to
exceed $90,000.00, from the Maggie Atwell Project to Bricks and
Mortar Reserves. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to adopt the following Resolution Transferring
Funds. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 130-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Harvey discussed the request of the
Citizens of Casa Marina Area to illuminate five huts and make
corrections to improve safety and visual appearance at the Higgs
Beach Park. Public Works Director, Dent Pierce, and Pat Ogden, a
resident of the area, addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Cheal
to request the City Electric System to assist the County in
whatever way possible to satisfy the concerns of the residents.
Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to appropriate
$10, 00.00 from Infrastructure Fund #304, other recreational
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projects, to comply with the requests of the residents of the
Casa Marina Area. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Code Enforcement Director, Marty Arnold, Assistant
County Attorney, Garth Coller, Joe Bell, and Pauline Klein of the
Upper Keys Citizens Association, addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
directing Staff to develop a Special Master System, with costs
and details, and to bring back to the Board for its
consideration. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
Percy Curry addressed the Board concerning the adoption
of a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with the Dade County School Board for the use of TV
Translator Towers by WLRN Public Radio. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Mayor London to adopt the
following Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with the Dade County School Board for the
use of TV Translator Towers by WLRN Public Radio. During
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Reich to postpone. Roll call vote on the motion
to postpone was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal No
Commissioner Freeman No
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor London No
Motion failed. During discussion, Commissioner Cheal amended his
motion to approve the execution of the Interlocal Agreement with
the Dade County School Board for the use of TV Translator Towers
by WLRN Public Radio, contingent upon receipt of an engineering
certification which determines that the Monroe County Translator
System can support both the WLRN and Channel 8 initiatives. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 130A-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance
declaring it to be a policy of Monroe County, Florida,, to support
the availability of affordable housing; Providing for the
establishment of a local State Housing Initiatives Partnership,
as authorized by Sections 420.9071 - 420.9079, Florida Statutes,
and Chapter 9I-37, Florida Administrative Code; Providing for the
implementation and administration of the State Housing
Initiatives Partnership Program; Establishing an Affordable
Housing Trust Fund; Creating an Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee; Providing for Severability; Providing for repeal of
all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code; and Providing an effective date.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to read by title only. Motion carried
unanimously. County Attorney read by title only. Roger Braun,
of the Monroe County Housing Authority, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Ordinance, with an
amendment in Section 9. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 012-1993
See Ord. Book No. 30 which is incorporated herewith by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to disapprove the payment of an itemized
invoice for professional services from Langton Associates for the
SHIP program initiative, in the amount of $10,980. 00. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Mayor London granting approval of a DAV III allocation in an
amount not to exceed $1,400. 00 from Fiscal Year 1992 Two Penny,
Event Reserves, to the Original Seafood Festival to cover radio
advertising in Dade and Broward Counties, coordinated through
Tinsley Advertising. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich No
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Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal granting approval of a DAC III allocation in
an amount not to exceed $1,500.00 from Fiscal Year 1993 Two
Penny, Event Reserves, to the Middle Keys Concert Association for
after-the-fact funding. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner ,Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to deny approval of a DAC III allocation in an
amount not to exceed $900. 00 from Fiscal Year 1993 Third Penny,
Reserve for District Allocation, for preparation/production costs
for a billboard. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of a DAC IV request
rescinding $15, 000. 00 previously allocated to the Sprintman
Triathlon. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of a DAC IV allocation in
an amount not to exceed $3, 000. 00 from Fiscal Year 1993, Third
Penny, Reserves for District Allocation, to the Sprintman
Triathalon and a DAC IV allocation in an amount not to exceed
$3, 000.00 from Fiscal Year 1993 Third Penny, Reserved for
District Allocation, to the Islamorada Budweiser 100, contingent
upon there being no reference to alcoholic beverages in the
advertising materials for the event. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London No
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner. Harvey granting approval of a DAC IV allocation of
an amount not to exceed $2, 100. 00 from Fiscal Year 1993 Third
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Penny, Reserves for District Allocation, to Telemarketing, for
the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce payment of the 800 Readylines.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to postpone the approval of a DAC V allocation
in an amount not to exceed $3, 000. 00 from Fiscal Year 1993 Third
Penny Reserves, for District Allocation, to the Key Largo Welcome
Center, for the purchase of a television and VCR that would
become County equipment, for review of the Key Largo commercial
for visitors, pending the acceptance by the Chamber Board of
Directors. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner London granting approval of a DAC V allocation in an
amount not to exceed $3,050. 00 from Fiscal Year 1993, Third Penny
Reserves, for District Allocation for a reception at the Mile
High Scuba and Travel Expo. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman No
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
Board held discussion concerning the approval to
advertise a Request for Proposals for the administration of the
TDC Cultural Umbrella. Samuel Feiner, Chairman of the TDC, and
Parvan Bakardiev, Executive Director of the Monroe County Fine
Arts Council, addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to request
the Fine Arts Council to develop and present to the TDC and Board
of County Commissioners a detailed concept on managing cultural
funding. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by Mayor
London and seconded by Commissioner Cheal granting approval to
advertise a Request for Proposals for the administration of the
TDC Cultural Umbrella. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
Chairman Feiner discussed the approval of a contract
with Super Boats Racing (SBR) , contingent on contract
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negotiations, to be held on 3/19/93 . No action was taken. This
item was removed from the Agenda.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of an amount not to exceed
$32,500. 00 for Office Personnel, pending the evaluation of needs
and staffing requirements by a committee consisting of Mayor
Feiner, and Mr. Tim Greene. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY CLERK
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk, discussed proposals included
in his letter to the Commission dated March 19, 1993, concerning
the reorganization of the TDC Administrative Office and the
elimination of a duplication of procedures performed in the
Clerk's Office and in the Administrative Office. The Clerk also
discussed responses to the Board's concerns about reducing
paperwork presented to the Commission and streamlining their
meeting agendas. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Reich to approve
the recommendations outlined in the letter dated March 19, 1993,
from the Clerk of the Board to the Board of County Commissioners
relative to procedures of the TDC and the Board of County
Commissioners. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney, Randy Ludacer, addressed the Board
concerning Winston Waterway's roads in the Special District. Mr.
Ludacer advised the Commission that the roads were private roads
and that before proceeding with the work, the County would need
to obtain deeds from all of the owners in the Subdivision as well
as the Subdivider.
Commissioner Cheal and Mr. Ludacer discussed the fact
that his work had revealed that a reverter clause exists on the
Martello Towers property.
Mr. Ludacer discussed the status of the New Port Largo
litigation, and a settlement offer received from Stuart Marr.
After discussion, Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve Mr. Ludacer's
recommendation to deny the settlement offer, and confirmed his
actions to go forward with a rehearing on the decision in this
case enbanc before the llth Circuit Court of Appeals. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
A discussion was held regarding a request from the
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South Florida Regional Planning Council that the Board of County
Commissioners appoint a Commissioner to serve on the District XI
LEPC. No official action was taken.
Board discussed the request for a recommendation of a
Commissioner to serve on the Florida Keys National Marine
Sanctuary Advisory Council. The Board held nominations with the
following results:
Commissioner Cheal nominated Mayor London
Commissioner Freeman nominated Mayor London
Commissioner Harvey nominated Commissioner Reich
Commissioner Reich nominated Commissioner Reich
Mayor London nominated Mayor London
Mayor London was thereby appointed to the Florida Keys Marine
Sanctuary Advisory Council.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Mayor London to approve the appointment of Rosemary Richeimer,
Gail Carr, Harry Keller, Ted Murray, and Richard Adler to replace
vacancies on the Duck Key Security Advisory Board. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution requesting
U.S. Navy review possibilities of combining commercial air
carrier operations with military operations at the U.S. Naval Air
Station, Key West.
RESOLUTION NO. 131-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Mayor London to approve for the Mayor to sign and send a letter
to Mr. Stanley Cann of the Florida Department of Transportation
regarding the rehabilitation of the Old Long Key Bridge. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve the appointment of Donald
Brassington and Marjorie Chapin to the Affordable Housing
Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval for Commissioners to
travel to the National Association of Counties 58th Annual
Conference, July 16-20, 1993, in Chicago, Illinois, also Florida
Association of Counties Meeting, June 9-11, 1993, in Orlando.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
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Commissioner Freeman to approve the following appointments to the
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee:
Commissioner Harvey - Lawrence Johnson, Phil Green,
Member at Large Low cost
housing pro-
vider
Commissioner Reich - Mike Barr,
Realtor
Tim Bricker,
Low cost housing provider
Commissioner Cheal - Elliott Baron
Member at Large
Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor London and County Administrator, Tom Brown,
discussed an Interlocal Agreement/Mutual Aid Agreement between
Monroe County and Highlands County for joint emergency
assistance. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey for approval and authorizion for the
execution of the Interlocal Agreement/Mutual Aid Agreement
between Monroe County and Highlands County for joint emergency
assistance. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor London discussed the Old Tavernier Town
Association and the difficulty they are having in preserving a
historical church in the Upper Keys. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt
the following Resolution directed to the TDC. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 132-1993
See Res. Book No. 114 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator, Tom Brown, requested a Workshop
with Information Systems. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal
and seconded by Mayor London to conduct a workshop with
Information Systems on May 4, 1993 between 10: 00 a.m. and 11:30
a.m. at the Public Service Building on Stock Island as part of
the regular meeting, and waiving the normal procedure of tape
recording the commission sessions. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Brown discussed the fact that he would be taking
vacation days during the construction of his house and that he
could be reached through his Administrative Assistant.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
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Commissioner Freeman to approve the recommendation of the
Administration and approve increasing the EOM award to a
$2, 000.00 Savings Bond (initial value & cost $1,000. 00) and EOY
to a $5,000. 00 Savings Bond (initial value & cost $2,500.00) , to
be funded from the County's Administrator's Contingency Account.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Board briefly discussed the activities of the
Administrator's Selection Committee. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to add
consideration of the Public Information Office Manager's
position. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
authorize a change in the administrative organization creating
the position of Public Information Office Manager at a Series 410
salary level. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
G. 420,elovitt.0
Deputy Clerk