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11/21/2000 Regular/Organizational MINUTES OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2000/332 Regular/Organizational Meeting Board of County Commissioners Tuesday, November 21,2000 Key Largo, FL An Organizational Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 10:00 A.M., on the above date at the Key Largo Library. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner George Neugent, Commissioner Mary Kay Reich, Commissioner Nora Williams, and Mayor Shirley Freeman. Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey was not present. 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. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Pro Tern George Neugent made a presentation to outgoing Mayor Shirley Freeman, Commissioner Mary Kay Reich and Mayor Emeritus Wilhelmina Harvey in recognition of their service to the Citizens of Monroe County. COMMISSION ORGANIZATION Clerk of Court Danny L. Kolhage administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Commissioners Charles "Sonny" McCoy, Murray Nelson and Dixie Spehar. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Mayor Freeman and Commissioner Reich expressed their appreciation to the public and county staff and wished the newly elected Commissioners well in their terms. CALL TO ORDER OF 2001 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner McCoy requested to hear Agenda item C-7 as the first item of business concerning a Resolution readopting Roberts Rules of Order for the conduct of County Commission business as set forth in the Board of County Commissioner Administrative Procedures and Administrative Policies, Section 1.01; amending Section 1.04(a) of the Administrative Procedures and Administrative Policies in order to provide for the initial selection of senior incumbent County Commissioners as Chairman for six month terms with the more recently elected Commissioners then serving six month terms as Chairman in the alphabetical 11/21/00 2000/333 order of their last names. Mr. Kolhage addressed the Board. After discussion, Commissioner McCoy withdrew the item. The Board proceeded to the selection of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Commission. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson nominating Commissioner Neugent as Chairperson of the Commission. Motion carried unanimously. There being no other nominations, Commissioner Neugent was elected as Chairperson. Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner McCoy nominating Commissioner Williams as Vice Chairperson of the Commission. Motion carried unanimously. There being no other nominations, Commissioner Williams was elected as Vice-Chairperson. Commissioner McCoy re-addressed Agenda item C-7 concerning a Resolution readopting Roberts Rules of Order for the conduct of County Commission business as set forth in the Board of County Commissioner Administrative Procedures and Policies, Section 1.01; amending Section 1.04(a) of the Administrative Procedures and Policies in order to provide for the initial selection of senior incumbent County Commissioners as Chairman for six month terms with the more recently elected Commissioners then serving six month terms as Chairman in the alphabetical order of their last names. County Attorney James T. Hendrick and County Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to approve the following two items: Resolution whereas Commissioner George Neugent is designated Mayor/Chairman and whereas Commissioner Nora Williams is designated Mayor Pro Tern of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County. RESOLUTION NO. 441-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk of the Board to sign all warrants, legal documents and any other necessary papers and documents on behalf of the County. RESOLUTION NO. 440-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Williams to adopt the following Resolution gratefully recognizing and acknowledging outgoing Commissioner Shirley Freeman for her distinguished service as Mayor and for her long and conscientious service as a member of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. Motion carried unanimously. 11/21/00 2000/334 RESOLUTION NO. 442-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following Resolution gratefully acknowledging the many years of Board service by outgoing Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey; Providing that Commissioner Harvey is forevet' life the Mayor Emeritus of Monroe County; authorizing Commissioner Harvey to award Conch Certificates to those who deserve such an honor; and requesting that Commissioner Harvey continue to act as the goodwill ambassador of Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 443-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following Resolution gratefully recognizing the many years of service on the County Commission by outgoing Commissioner Mary Kay Reich including her service to the Veteran's of Monroe County and the Alliance for Aging. Roll call vote was unanimous. RESOLUTION NO. 444-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS AND DELETIONS Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval of Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS A Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for the month of May, 2000 was given to Dan Fonte, Foreman, Parks & Beaches, Public Works Division. A Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for the month of September, 2000 was given to Edward Capote, Maintenance Worker, Parks & Beaches, Public Works Division. A Proclamation was made proclaiming December 1, 2000 as World Aids Day in Monroe County. BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval of the following items: Board granted approval to advertise for bids for operation of Key Largo Animal Control. 11/21/00 2000/335 Board granted approval to advertise for Request for Qualifications for a professional Fire Protection Engineer to design a life safety plan for the Key West Courthouse Annex Building, and the Old Jail, including upgrading fire alarm and fire sprinkler system. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Amendment between Monroe County and Culver's Cleaning Company for janitorial services and opening/closing of restrooms at Veteran's Memorial Park to reflect change in commencement date and CPI language. Board granted approval to provide desk space for the Veterans Administration Medical Center Outreach Coordinator at the local Veterans Affairs office in the Harvey Government Center. Board granted approval of plaque design for the Monroe County Courthouse Renovation at Jackson Square. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement, Contract No. 0IHM-4R-II-54-15-006 (CFDA No. 83.548), between Monroe County and the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs in acceptance of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds for the following six FEMA projects: (1) Courthouse Annex Shutter Project, (2) Airport Terminal & Fire Station Shutter Project, (3) Fire Station #1 Shutter Project, (4) Marathon Airport Fire Station #2 Shutter Project, (5) Conch Key Fire Station Shutter Project and (6) the Tavernier Fire Station Shutter Project. Board granted approval to award bid and enter into a Contract between Monroe County and Synagro Southeast, Inc. in the amount of$230,313.12 for Storm Sewer Cleaning II, and authorized Mayor to execute same. Board granted approval to award bid and enter into a Contract between Monroe County and ASCI Corporation (lowest bidder) for Ground Water and Surface Water Sampling and Analysis at the County's three (3) landfills, and authorized Mayor to execute same. Board granted approval to award bid to Ace Building Maintenance for janitorial services at the Key West International Airport, and approval for the Mayor to sign a Contract for services, pending review by the County Attorney. Board granted approval for Overseas Janitorial to continue services at the Key West International Airport on a month to month basis until the Contract with Ace Building Maintenance is drafted and approved. Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 001 to the 07/01/00 through 06/30/01 Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver Spending Authority Contract KS0112 between Alliance for Aging, Inc., the Area Agency for Planning and Services Area 11 and the Monroe County Board of County CommissionersIMonroe County Social Services (Monroe County In Home Service Program, the case management agency). 11/21/00 2000/336 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and G.A. Food Service for one additional year, January 1, 2001 thru December 31,2001. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Institutional Medicaid Provider Agreement between Monroe County and State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration, to participate in the Florida Medicaid Program for Assistive Care Services for residents of Bay shore Manor. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and G.A. Food Service for meals provided for the Monroe County Nutrition Program from January 1, 2001 to December 31,2001, at a cost of $2. 55/meal. Board granted approval of the Florida Medicaid Re-enrollment Facility Profile Verification between Monroe County and the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration for the Transportation Program. Board granted approval and authorized execution ofa Public Transportation Joint Participation Agreement, Contract No. AJ077, between Monroe County and the State of Florida, Department of Transportation to fund the purchase of one transportation bus. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement between Monroe County and the State of Florida, Department of Consumer Affairs for reciprocal emergency aid and assistance in the event of emergencies too extensive to be dealt with by the County without outside assistance. Board granted approval and authorized execution ofa Memorandum of Understanding between Monroe County, acting through Monroe County Emergency Medical Services, and Key Largo Volunteer Fire Department concerning their use of automated external defibrillators as a first responder agency. Board granted approval to award bids and execute sale to the highest bidders of the balance of the Monroe County Translator System. Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fiscal Year 2001 Funds Agreement between Monroe County and Historic Florida Keys Foundation, Inc. to provide funding. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds and granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and Big Pine Athletic Association to increase amount from $18,000.00 to $48,000.00. RESOLUTION NO. 445-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. 11/21/00 2000/337 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fiscal Year 2001 Agreement between Monroe County and the Boy and Girls Club of Keys Area, Inc. to provide funding for youth activities in the Keys. Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fiscal Year 200 I Agreement between Monroe County and the Heart of the Keys Youth Club to provide funding for youth activities in the Keys. Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fiscal Year 200 I Subgrant Award Certificates between Monroe County and the State of Florida, Office of Criminal Justice Grants, Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the following projects: Sheriff's Inmate Intervention Program IV, Grant No. 01-CJ-Il-II-54-01-111; Sunrise House, Transitional Housing for Recovering Homeless Men I, Grant No. 01-CJ-Il-II-54-01-112; Program Administration, Grant No. 0 I-CJ-Il-II-54-0 1-113; Residential Detoxification Services for Monroe County Men and Women II, Grant No. 01-CJ-Il-II-54-01-108. Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the submission of a Grant Application to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the FY 00/01 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for Prisoners Held in Local Correctional Facilities Grant Program. RESOLUTION NO. 446-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fiscal Year 200 I Agreement between Monroe County and the Guidance Clinic of the Upper Keys to provide funding. Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fiscal Year 200 I Agreement between Monroe County and the Care Center for Mental Health to provide funding. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Financial Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Healthy Kids Corp. in which the County agrees to provide $38,370.00 in matching funds for the period October I, 2000 through June 30,2001. Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following Fiscal Year 200 I Anti-Drug Abuse Act Funds Agreements between Monroe: Florida Keys Outreach Coalition Sunrise House Transitional Housing for Recovering Homeless Men I; Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys Residential Detoxification Services for Monroe County Homeless Men and Women Program IT; The Care Center for Mental Health Juvenile Community Intervention Program IV; The Care Center for Mental Health. Board approved the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and Receipt of Unanticipated Funds: Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. I). 11/21/00 RESOLUTION NO. 447-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.2). RESOLUTION NO. 448-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.3). RESOLUTION NO. 449-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.4). RESOLUTION NO. 450-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.5). RESOLUTION NO. 451-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.6). RESOLUTION NO. 452-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.7). RESOLUTION NO. 453-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.8). RESOLUTION NO. 454-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.9). RESOLUTION NO. 455-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10). 2000/338 11 /21/00 RESOLUTION NO. 456-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11). RESOLUTION NO. 457-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12). RESOLUTION NO. 458-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated (OMB Schedule Item No. 13). RESOLUTION NO. 459-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14). RESOLUTION NO. 460-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15). RESOLUTION NO. 461-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16). RESOLUTION NO. 462-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17). RESOLUTION NO. 463-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is inc;orporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18). RESOLUTION NO. 464-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19). 2000/339 11/21/00 RESOLUTION NO. 465-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20). RESOLUTION NO. 466-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21). RESOLUTION NO. 467-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22). RESOLUTION NO. 468-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23). RESOLUTION NO. 469-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24). RESOLUTION NO. 470-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25). RESOLUTION NO. 471-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26). RESOLUTION NO. 472-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27). RESOLUTION NO. 473-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28). 2000/340 11/21/00 2000/341 RESOLUTION NO. 474-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29). RESOLUTION NO. 475-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30). RESOLUTION NO. 476-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31). RESOLUTION NO. 477-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 32). RESOLUTION NO. 478-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 33). RESOLUTION NO. 479-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 34). RESOLUTION NO. 480-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 35). RESOLUTION NO. 481-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2000-2001 Policy Amendment No. 10 on Policy No. EL 0000646 between Monroe County and John Alden Life Insurance Company for our Specific and Aggregate Excess Loss Insurance Policy. Board granted approval of the updated Monroe County Drug-Free Workplace Policy and Work Rules to comply with revisions made by the State Legislature effective March 2000. 11/21/00 2000/342 Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 279-2000 approved on August 16, 2000, with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (Metlife), as an alternative provider of qualified deferred compensation plan to County employees, and rescinded Contract for same. RESOLUTION NO. 483-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval to authorize the County Administrator or his designee to accept Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Award via Internet as required by US. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Board granted approval of request for expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund as follows: $1,500.00 $2,000.00 $7,500.00 $7,000.00 $7,782.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Assist in purchasing uniforms for the Key West High School Wrestling Team. Assist in bringing "Challenge Day" to the Upper Keys. "Challenge Day" is a one-day workshop for students, which has proven to build self esteem and shift peer pressure to peer support. Purchase sports equipment for the Marathon Youth Club. Will be given to the Marathon High School Boy and Girls soccer program to purchase uniforms and equipment. Will be a short term bridge loan given to Samuel's House. Samuel's House is a widely respected and successful organization dedicated to helping women who are homeless or were involved in the criminal justice system to get back on their feet. Will be given to the Rural Health Network to assist in purchasing an Airstream Medical Van. Will be given to the Florida Keys Community College Theatre Department for the production of Random Acts of Shakespeare. This project will present staged scenes of violence from Shakespeare to students ages ten through eighteen. At the conclusion of each scene counselors will conduct small group discussions concerning violence and non-violence. Their goal is to lower the possibility of violence involving teenagers. Board granted approval of disposition of inventory items for the month of November 2000, in the amount of$104,309.44. Said list is incorporated herein by reference. 11/21/00 2000/343 COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Board granted approval to purchase "No Collecting Conch" protection signs in the amount of$I,197.12 using Boating Improvement Funds. Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition of the late Evelyn Sedgwick Allen. RESOLUTION NO. 482-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution requesting that the State Legislature amend the Preservation 2000 Statute (Sec. 259.101, F.S.) in order to authorize municipalities to apply for Preservation 2000 Area of Critical State Concern Program Grants and to eliminate the match requirement for small municipalities. RESOLUTION NO. 484-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval offree rabies clinics in the Upper Keys. COUNTY CLERK FINES & FORFEITURES Board approved the following fine and Forfeiture Expenditures: Court Reporter Services, All Keys Reporting, in the amount of$625.00; Amy Landry, in the amount of$190.51; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $2,478.00; Esquire Deposition Service, in the amount of$612.05; Florida Keys Reporting Inc., in the amount of $127.50; Goldman, Naccarato, Patterson, Vela, in the amount of$201.25; Kathleen Fegers, in the amount of$88.00; Laws Reporting Inc., in the amount of$I,521.50; Professional Shorthand Reporting, in the amount of$157.05; Seattle Deposition Reporting, in the amount of$254.55; Vicki Lynn Doty, in the amount of$I,623.75; Wendy L. McGarry, in the amount of$I,419.00; Competency Evaluation, Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount of$350.00; Guillermo Marcovici MD, in the amount of$450.00; James W. Holbrook EDD, in the amount of$I,050.00; Marshall Wolfe EDD, in the amount of$350.00; Court Interpreter, Alex Diaz, in the amount of $185.00; Anna M. Stults, in the amount of $70.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount of$395.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the amount of$25.00; Joanna Nocun, in the amount of$50.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the amount of$255.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of$363.00; Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of$210.00; Thomas Lindsay, in the amount of$25.00; William G. Waddell, in the amount of $240.00; Witness Coordination, Witness Payroll, in the amount of$340.00; Witness Travel & Per Diem, in the amount ofS3,458.68; Court Appointed Attorney Fees- Conflict, Carl Palomino Esq., in the amount ofS2,468.75; Charles M. Milligan, in the amount ofS350.00; Christine Bollong, in the amount ofS2,500.00; Christopher Meyer, in the amount ofS3,285.00; Gerald Kaproth, in the amount of$I,095.00; Halford Schuhmacher Esq., in the amount of 11/21/00 2000/344 $375.00; Jason R. Smith, in the amount of$I,931.25; John P. Rotolo, in the amount of$870.00; Larry R. Erskine, in the amount of$3,320.00; Laurie Hall, in the amount of$987.50; Law Offices of Donald Yates, in the amount of$895.25; Manuel E. Garcia, in the amount of$8,738.00; Raul A. Cossio, in the amount of $900.00; Richard M. Behr, in the amount of$725.00; Roberta S. Fine, in the amount of$2,398.41; W J Heffernan Jr., in the amount of$I,593.75; Expert Witness Fees, Gary W. Litman PRO, in the amount of$I,927.50; Randal S. Leehan, in the amount of $500.00; Ronald L. Reeves MD, in the amount of$4,000.00; Other Services Circuit, Avis Rent A Car System Inc., in the amount of $201. 14; Patricia Docherty, in the amount of $596.74; Professional Services Bureau, in the amount of$75.00; Sheri L. Collins, in the amount of $148.95; MisceUaneous Expenses, Health Care Information Systems, in the amount of$82.59; Patricia Docherty, in the amount of$17.06; State of Florida, in the amount of$140.55. WARRANTS Board approved the following Warrants (#038583-040821): General Fund (001) in the amount of$I,892,582.78; Sup to General Revenue (002) in the amount of$35,378.93; Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101) in the amount of$7,319,304.25; Road & Bridge Fund (102) in the amount of$191,019.01; Law Library Fund (103) in the amount of $1,971.85; IDC District Two Penny (115) in the amount of$335,972.54; IDC Admin. & Promo 2 Cent (116) in the amount of$399,465.60; IDC District 1,3 Cent (117) in the amount of$151,282.13; IDC District 2,3 Cent (118) in the amount of$20,211.83; TDC 3,3 Cent (119) in the amount of $32,292. 17; TDC District 4,3 Cent (120) in the amount of$25,101.97; IDC District 5,3 Cent (121) in the amount of$28,581.43; Gov. Fund Type Grants (125) in the amount ofS522,558.75; Impact Fees Parks & Rec. (131) in the amount of$5,645.78; Impact Fees Police Fac (134) in the amount of$538.00; Fire & Amb Dist 1 L&M Keys (141) in the amount ofSl00,141.46; Translator System Svc Dist (142) in the amount of$31O.40; Upper Keys Health Care (144) in the amount of $139,969.27; Fire & Amb Dist 6 Key Largo (146) in the amount of$39,109.90; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147) in the amount of$22,886.97; Plan, Build, Zoning (148) in the amount of $205,798.28; Municipal Policing (149) in the amount of$660,816.58; 911 Enhancement Fee (150), in the amount of$18,807.30; Duck Key Security (152), in the amount of $6,024.66; Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of $48,057.85; Boating Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of $24,086.74; Misc. Special Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of$I,259.65; FL Keys Marine Marathon (159), in the amount ofSI4,905.80; 1 Cent Infra Surtax (304), in the amount of $774,447.64; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of$8,416.05; Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of $18,267.60; Key West Inti. Airport (404), in the amount of$251,721.22; MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount ofSl,560,892.15; Worker's Compensation (501), in the amount of $265,776.16; Group Insurance Fund (502), in the amount of $266,724.66; Risk Management Fund (503), in the amount of$125,081.84; Fleet Management Fund (504), in the amount of $81,185.67; Law Enforcement Fund (600), in the amount of$14,971.80. Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioner's minutes from the Special Meetings on September 6, 13, and 29,2000 and Regular Meetings on September 20 and 21,2000. 11/21/00 2000/345 Board granted approval of the following Summary of Tourist Development Council expenditures for the month of October: Advertising, in the amount of$430,055.15; Chamber Payments, in the amount of $49,499.98; Events, in the amount of$73,753.91; Office Supplies & Oper Costs, in the amount of$117,816.73; Personal Services, in the amount of $37,092.42; Public Relations, in the amount of$83,939.93; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of$97,055.07; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of$11,785.10; Travel, in the amount of$12,558.06. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Board granted approval of the appointment of Debra Premaza to the Health Council of South Florida to serve a term commencing on December 1, 2000 and concluding on June 30, 2002, replacing Carter Long Hannah who has retired. Board granted approval of expenses to be paid out of the Board's promotional account for appreciation plaques for Mayor Freeman, Commissioner Harvey, and Commissioner Reich and name plates for the newly elected Commissioners. COUNTY ATTORNEY Board adopted the following Resolution prohibiting parking overnight on East 2nd Street, Mandalay Subdivision, Key Largo. RESOLUTION NO. 485-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following Asset Purchase Agreements between Monroe County and the following: Lynn M. Parker; Weys Television Corp.; and Masada, LTD, for sale of translator equipment and licenses approved at the July meeting and authorization to submit applications for FCC approval of transfers of licenses. Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance authorizing a lump sum years of service award to certain eligible volunteer firefighters whom each have provided at least ten (10) years of fire, rescue and emergency medical services to the residents and visitors of Monroe County and whom each have reached the age of sixty; providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinance; and providing an effective date. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposaVdestruction and 11/21/00 2000/346 advertising for bids and accepting bids, not including item 0400-1107. Motion carried unanimously. Said schedule is incorporated herein by reference. County Engineer Dave Koppel addressed the Board concerning approval to award bid and enter into a Service Agreement with Loomis Fargo & Company for armored transportation services for the Card Sound Toll Facility, in the amount of$I,625 per month. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Williams to postpone the item to the December Board meeting in Marathon. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Koppel addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval of the following items: Disaster Relief Funding Agreement, Contract Number 01 UN-6P-II-54-15-008, between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Community Affairs for funding towards the purchase of one (I) new fuel tanker truck. Disaster Relief Funding Agreement, Contract Number 0IUN-6P-II-54-15-007, between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Community Affairs for funding towards the purchase of seven (7) mobile generators and one (I) load bank. Advertise for bids for one (I) new tanker truck able to conduct in-place refueling of equipment, generators, trucks and vehicles. Advertise for bids for seven (7) new mobile generators and one (I) new load bank. Motion carried unanimously. Carlos Zarate, Director of Facilities Maintenance addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval to waive a $150 fee for use of County Road as requested by the Summerland Cove Civic Association for a New Year's Eve Block Party on Flagship Drive on December 31,2000 at 8:00 pm extending through January 1,2001 at 1 am. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Williams accepting the monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Koppel discussed with the Board conceptual approval to remove the LaPaloma Bridge in Winston Waterways, Key Largo. Pat McNeese, Manager of the Florida Keys Environmental Restoration Trust Fund and Jerry Wilkinson addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to continue the item to the next regular Board meeting in Marathon. Motion carried unanimously. Community Services Director James E. Malloch and Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner 11/21/00 2000/347 Spehar granting approval of an Unmet-Needs request authorized by the State Emergency Management Unmet-Needs Office to install emergency generators in two Keys Churches (St. Justin in Key Largo and San Pedro in Tavernier) using Unmet-Needs funds authorized by FEMA as a result of Hurricane Georges' in 1998. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Nelson abstaining. Public Safety Director Reggie Paros addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval and authorizing execution of an Agreement between the State Department of Community Affairs and Monroe County to provide funding for the purchase of emergency generators for selected hurricane shelters. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval to reject bids for two (2) 1000 gallon pumpers and one (1) 1500 gallon pumper for the Key Largo and Tavernier Volunteer Fire Departments; authorize the purchase through "piggy-backing" bid of another organization which meets our budget and specifications; waive policies and procedures; and authorize said purchase through the County Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner McCoy to adopt the following Resolution requesting agenda item cover sheets to indicate where changes have occurred in annually renewed contracts. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 486-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval of Fiscal Year 2001 Human Service Organization Agreements with the following implementing agencies: The Greater Miami and Keys American Red Cross; Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Monroe County, Florida; Caring Friends for Seniors, Inc.; Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc.; Florida Keys Children's Shelter, Inc.; Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc.; U.S. Fellowship of Florida, Inc. a/k/a Heron and Heron/Peacock; Hospice of the Florida Keys, Inc.; Literacy Volunteers of America - Monroe County, Inc.; Monroe Association for Retarded Citizens; Pace Center for Girls of Monroe County, Florida; Wesley House. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting approval and authorizing execution of Fiscal Year 2001 Funds Agreement between Monroe County and the Monroe Council for the Arts, Inc. to provide funding. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner McCoy denying approval to solicit a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an End of the Year Report on Monroe County. This publication would be printed in three-color format and bound with pictures displaying the progress of the County in 2000. It would be distributed in the March, 2000 time 11/21/00 2000/348 frame from the County Administrator's Office after BOCC approval. Roll call vote was unanimous. SOUNDING BOARD Joe Harris, Chairman of the Artists Environmental Foundation of the Florida Keys discussed with the Board water quality. Deborah Miller, President of The Key Players, Inc. a Theatrical Corporation introduced two individuals of Key Players who made a presentation/performance. PUBLIC WORKS Lou Hernandez, Executive Director of Helpline, Inc. addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval for Helpline, Inc. to use Astro City Park/Higgs Beach for the event Christmas in the Park 2000, from December 15, 2000 to January 1, 2000 (noon to 9 p.m.). Motion carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning a second Draft of FDOT Hurricane Evacuation Report and approval of comments in response. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval of the final comments on the 2nd draft of the FDOT Hurricane Evacuation Report as follows: 1) The final version should not set policy, but should, rather, indicate which traffic management techniques and construction projects it can recommend as effective. 2) The final version should provide adequate information to allow policy-makers to make responsible policy decisions. 3) Don't pretend to have followed the Governor's direction if you haven't found a single traffic management technique to recommend. 4) Don't cheat by assessing the viability of non-construction traffic management techniques under a different set of criteria than construction projects. Roll call vote was unanimous. Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning discussion, additions, and approval of shared goals for our 2001 governing season. The Board discussed the List of Goals: items B) Hold "town meetings" soon in Big Pine and "Lower" Lower Keys to address the concerns expressed by the citizens during the recent referendum, startimz with Sugarloaf C) Make community and highway beautification a priority, create a Commission position responsible for progress on this issue, and consider setting redevelopment standards that reflect local community character. Jerry Wilkinson and Joe Harris addressed the Board. After discussion, the Board agreed to hear the matter at the regular Board meeting of December in 11/21/00 2000/349 Marathon and that Commissioner Williams re-agenda item including comments from the rest of the Board. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 2-299 (G)(4) and (5), Monroe County Code, revising the boundary between District IV and District V; providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for the incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective date. The Board accepted public input with the following individuals addressing the Board: David Cohn, Nancy Whitney, and Michael Forster, representing the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce; Van Cadenhead, Alexa Wheeler, representing the Tourist Development Council; and Chris Morton, representing Citizens of Islamorada. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 052-2000 See Ordinance Book No. 54 which is incorporated herein by reference. A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution renouncing and disclaiming any right of the County and the Public in and to the utility easement between Lots 5 and 6 Mahogany Lane, Harbor Course South, Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida. The Board accepted public input with the following individual addressing the Board: Jerry Proctor, representing the applicants. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 487-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Commissioner McCoy discussed his item with the Board concerning adoption of a Resolution authorizing Commissioner McCoy to represent the Board on issues concerning highway safety and beautification; and designating Commissioner McCoy as the Board's liaison with the State of Florida on all issues not specifically assigned to another County Commissioner. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Mayor Neugent to adopt the Resolution. After consideration, Commissioner McCoy withdrew his motion. No official action was taken. Commissioner Nelson discussed his item with the Board concerning adoption of a Resolution requesting the County Commission to review the FEMA Mandate to remove and/or deny insurance on downstairs enclosures. Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the Resolution. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. After consideration, Commissioner Nelson withdrew his motion. Growth Management Director Tim McGarry addressed the Board. Motion was then made by Commissioner Williams and 11/21/00 2000/350 seconded by Mayor Neugent to continue the item to the regular Board meeting of December in Marathon. Roll call vote was unanimous. Commissioner Nelson discussed his item with the Board concerning his working with State Representative Ken Sorenson. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar authorizing Commissioner Nelson to send a letter to State Representative Ken Sorenson requesting deadlines on funding and also to inquire as to how the new Commission can work with his office to obtain the maximum results from State Government. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ATTORNEY/COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting conceptual approval of the Community Swimming Pool Lease Agreement, presented by the County Attorney, with Upper Keys Community Pool, Inc. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Roberts discussed with the Board status of the City of Marathon and the Village of Islamorada conflict resolution concerning fund balances. Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner McCoy granting approval of the Board of County Commissioner's monthly meeting dates (3rd week) for 2001. Roll call vote was unanimous. COUNTY ATTORNEY Mr. Hendrick discussed with the Board status of the condemnation case concerning the Marathon Community Park property and also discussed procedures of a takings litigation. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance approving the request filed by the Planning Department to amend the Monroe County Land Development Regulations, Section 9.5-4, Definitions, Section 9.5-232 through Section 9.5-238, Section 9.5-242, Section 9.5-244 through Section 9.5-248. These changes concern permitted uses to permit public wastewater treatment facilities in various land use districts; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance to the Florida Department of Community Affairs. Growth Management Director Tim McGarry addressed the Board. The Board accepted public input with the following individuals addressing the Board: Joe Harris, Chairman of the Artists Environmental Foundation of the Florida Keys; Van Cadenhead, Jerry Wilkinson, and Charles Brooks. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the 11/21/00 2000/351 following Ordinance, with an amendment that will apply only to wastewater nutrient reduction cluster systems that serve less than ten (10) residences. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 053-2000 See Ordinance Book No. 54 which is incorporated herein by reference A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance approving the request by Terra Cotta Realty (Florida), Inc. to amend the Land Use District (Zoning) Map from Offshore Island (OS) to Improved Subdivision (IS) for properties described as Government Lot 2 in Section 1, and Government Lot 5 in Section 12, Township 59 South, Range 40 East, Monroe County, Florida. Planning Director Marlene Conaway addressed the Board. The Board accepted public input with the following individuals addressing the Board: Richard A Pettigrew, representing Tetra Cotta Realty and Charles Brooks. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was unammous. ORDINANCE NO. 054-2000 See Ordinance Book No. 54 which is incorporated herein by reference A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution transmitting to the Department of Community Affairs the request filed by the Planning Department and Environmental Resources to amend the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan to include a Cultural Resources Element consisting of new Goal 1501 and subsequent Objectives and Policies. Ms. Conaway addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote was unammous. RESOLUTION NO. 488-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. A Public Hearing was held to consider a DCA Transmittal Resolution to amend the Future Land Use Map (PLUM) from Residential Conservation (RC) to Residential Medium (RM) and to amend the Land Use District (Zoning) Map from Native (NA) to Improved Subdivision (IS). Ms. Conaway addressed the Board. The Board accepted public input with the following individuals addressing the Board: Van Cadenhead, Joe Harris, Jerry Wilkinson, and James C. Dougherty, Jr. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following Resolution transmitting to the Florida Department of Community Affairs the request by James Dougherty, Jr., to change the Future Land Use Map (PLUM) of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan from Residential Conservation (RC) and Residential Medium (RM) to Residential Medium (RM) for the upland portions of the properties described as Lots 43,44,45, and 46, Buccaneer Point Subdivision, Key Largo, located in Section 31, Township 61S, Range 39E, Monroe County, Florida, at approximately mile marker 98.5, having the real estate identification numbers 00496131.008700,00496131.008800, 00496131.008900, and 00496131. 009000. Roll call vote was unanimous. 11/21/00 2000/352 RESOLUTION NO. 489-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. COUNTY ATTORNEY Howard Gelbman addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following Resolution setting the date, time and place for a Public Hearing concerning the proposed abandonment of portions of Morris Avenue, Cross Key, Key Largo, Florida. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 490-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Mayor Neugent to adopt the following Resolution in response to the City of Marathon's Resolution petitioning Monroe County for financial relief Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 491-2000 See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Section 8-82( e), Monroe County Code, in order to provide that any collector exiting Monroe County with equipment loaded with construction and demolition debris shall use Card Sound Road and shall produce service tickets; Providing for the delivery of service tickets to the office of solid waste management if disposal is made within Monroe County at a site other than a county-owned transfer station; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to postpone to the December Board meeting in Marathon the approval to advertise an Ordinance Amending Section 13-53, Monroe County Code, in order to repeal the subsection of the Noise Control Ordinance that requires live entertainment or amplified sound in commercial establishments be in fully enclosed structures; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date. Motion carried unanimously. 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 11/21/00 JJooLl (2. ~~atrd1AJ Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk 2000/353