06/16/1993 Regular 93/265
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, June 16, 1993
Key Colony Beach
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A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9: 00 a.m. on the above date at Key
Colony Beach City Hall. 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 Deletions, Corrections, and
Deletions. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
A Mayor's Proclamation was made proclaiming the month
of October 1993/1994, as The Month of the Americas.
Commissioner Harvey, Barbara Larcom, and Alice Skinger,
of the Monroe County Library Board, addressed the Board
concerning the recognition of Betty Moreno Bruce, founder of the
Florida History Room of the Monroe County System of Libraries,
and local historian of note. Motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Freeman authorizing the
purchase of two plaques, one to be given to Ms. Bruce and her
family and the other plaque to be placed in the Florida History
Room at the Key West Branch of the Monroe County Public Library,
to be paid from the appropriate funding source. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
BULK APPROVALS
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Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds for Fiscal Year 1993.
RESOLUTION NO. 231-1993
See Res. Book No. 116 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 181-1993 concerning additional funds for the
Extensions Service Department.
RESOLUTION NO. 232-1993
See Res. Book No. 116 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to rescind
Resolution No. 165-1993 concerning the Key West Airport Pavement
Study.
RESOLUTION NO. 233-1993
See Res. Book No. 116 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
_ Second Lease Addendum to the rental lease agreement between
Monroe County HRS and the Lower Florida Keys Health System, Inc.
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance
providing new definitions for general contractor, building
contractors and residential contractors to include carpentry,
etc.
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance
revising requirements for renewal of Certificates of Competency
from one year to two years and changing the amounts of fees
accordingly, etc.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 336-1992 concerning the abandonment of Tern Lane,
Boca Chica Ocean Shores, Big Coppitt Key, Monroe County, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 234-1993
See Res. Book No. 116 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted permission to advertise for Request for
Proposals for transportation and disposal of material collected
during Hazardous Waste Collection Days.
Board granted approval of Award of Bid and authorized
execution of an Agreement with Rol Trucking Corporation for
Transportation of Recyclable Materials.
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Board adopted the following Resolution to submit the
sixth year Waste Tire Recycling Grant Application to the
Department of Environmental Regulation.
RESOLUTION NO. 235-1993
See Res. Book No. 116 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to submit the
sixth year Solid Waste Recycling and Education Grant to the
Department of Environmental Regulation.
RESOLUTION NO. 236-1993
See Res. Book No. 116 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
an Agreement with R-Wave of Florida, Inc. for the maintenance of
biomedical equipment in the amount of $4,000. 00 for MSTD 6.
Board authorized for the Mayor to sign, and granted
approval to submit an Application for a TV Translator Station
License for Channel 56, Key Largo.
Board adopted the following Resolution advocating a
comprehensive, coordinative approach in response to the threat of
a hurricane through the development of mutual aid agreements
among local governments within and surrounding the South Florida
region.
RESOLUTION NO. 237-1993
See Res. Book No. 116 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Award of Bid and authorized
execution of an Agreement with Physio-Control Corp. for the
maintenance of biomedical equipment in the amount of $2, 100.00
for MSTD 5.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement with JDB Parking to lease 55 parking spaces at 420
Southard Street, Key West, Florida, in the amount of $11,343.75
and authorized for the Mayor to execute same.
Board granted approval to add repair work to Loop Road,
mainland Monroe County, into the Seven Year Roadway/Bicycle Path
Plan for Fiscal Year 1993 .
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized approval to
enter into a Contract with Upper Keys Marine Construction for
Sombrero Boulevard Bike Path in the amount of $112, 314.40 and
authorized the Mayor to execute same.
Board granted approval an authorized execution of an
Addendum to the Agreement between Monroe County and Frank Keevan
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and Son, Inc. , for an extension of time to complete the emergency
repair of Channel Marker #3 . Key Colony Beach.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to the Agreement between Monroe County and Frank Keevan
and Son, Inc. , for an extension of time to complete the emergency
repair of Channel Marker #11, Kemp Channel.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Natural Resources for the emergency removal of
DV091118.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Natural Resources for the emergency repair of
Channel Marker #3, Key Colony Beach.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Natural Resources for the emergency removal of
DV091132.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Natural Resources accepting a Grant of $500,000. 00
for Derelict Vessel Removal Phase II-1993 .
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Natural Resources for the emergency repair of
Channel Marker #11, Kemp Channel.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
1993-94 Community Care for the Elderly Grant and Contract KG-351E
between Alliance for Aging, Inc. , and Monroe County.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
Alzheimer's Disease Initiative 1993-94 Grant and Contract KG-397
between Alliance for Aging, Inc. , and Monroe County.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
the 1993-94 Community Care for Disabled Adults Grant and Contract
#KG-178, between the State of Florida, Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services and Monroe County/In Home Services.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 238-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 239-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 240-1993
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RESOLUTION NO. 241-1993
See Res. Book No. 116 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board authorized the temporary road closure of S.R. 5,
northbound lane only, for the annual 4th of July Parade in Key
Largo.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 195-1993 concerning Key West Airport Taxiway
Guidance Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 242-1993
See Res. Book No. 116 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds for Fiscal Year 1993 .
RESOLUTION NO. 243-1993
See Res. Book No. 116 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
execution of a Grant Agreement with the State of Florida
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services in the amount of
$392,250. 00 to provide alcohol and drug abuse treatment as a
result of Hurricane Andrew.
RESOLUTION NO. 244-1993
See Res. Book No. 116 which is incorporated herein by reference,
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Subgrant Agreement and Grant Application between Monroe County
and the National Council on Aging, Inc. /SCSEP, Fiscal Year
1993/94; July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1994.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 245-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 246-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 247-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 248-1993
See Res. Book No. 116 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order #1 with Pinewood, Inc. , for Watson Field
Improvements, with no change in the Contract amount, and
authorized the Mayor to execute same.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 249-1993
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See Res. Book No. 116 which is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Board granted approval, per Staff recommendation, to
negotiate purchase of property for the construction of the
Plantation Key Garage Facility; to have the subject property
appraised; and to negotiate contract pending the County receiving
all applicable permits for the construction of the garage
facility.
Board granted approval, per Staff recommendation, to
build a county garage and Public Works Facility on the Stock
Island Detention Facility property; to rescind the contract with
Gonzalez Architects; and to advertise for "design build"
proposals. MK/G to oversee the project.
Board adopted the following Resolution accepting a
settlement offer from the Army Corps of Engineers regarding
permit violations at the Marathon courthouse parking lot
expansion in lieu of litigation.
RESOLUTION NO. 250-1993
See Res. Book No. 116 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to displace the Sheriff, Tax
Collector and Clerk of the Courts, and renovate the Marathon
Sheriff Substation.
Board granted approval to reject the proposals received
for the installation of two (2) 15 KW diesel generators.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order #01-001-014 to Toppino's Inc. , Contract KJ-001, to
provide general building and site clean-up services on a time and
material basis, for the New Detention Facility, per Staff
recommendation, in an amount not to exceed $75, 000. 00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 01-010-006, RWL, tie-in to stub-ups, to Lake
Plumbing's Contract No. KJ-010, in an increased amount of
$845. 00, for the New Detention Facility.
Board granted approval of Award of Bid and authorized
execution of Bid Package 45, Signage to Design Communications,
Ltd, Contract KJ-030, for the New Detention Facility.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
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Change Order No. 01-010-007, additional kitchen FD's, to Contract
No. KJ-010, in the increased amount of $11,881. 00, for the New
Detention Facility.
Board granted approval of Add Service (Modification
#26) to HLM's contract for the New Detention Facility.
Board granted approval of Add Service (Modification
#24) to HLM's contract for the New Detention Facility.
Board granted authorization to extend Petsche and
Associates Annual Services Contracts (Surveying/Sub-surface
Investigation and QC/Material Testing/Threshold Inspection) for
the duration of the existing projects underway.
Board authorized the re-advertising of Petsche's Annual
Services Contract for Surveying/Sub-surface Investigation and
QC/Materials Testing/Threshold Inspection.
Board granted approval of Add Service (Modification
#25) to HLM's contract for the New Detention Facility.
Board granted approval of Schedule of Values for
Allen's Environmental, Contract No. KJ-029, on the New Detention
Facility.
Board granted authorization of expenditures for Petsche
& Associates to provide surveying services for the Jackson Square
project, per Staff recommendation, not to exceed $4,400.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 01-010-008, mixing valves, to Lake Plumbing,
Inc. 's Contract No. KJ-010, in the increased amount of $5,962 . 00,
for the New Detention Facility.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 06-001-017, elevator post-bid substitution, to
H. Angelo & Company, Contract No. RS-001, and Add Service #4 to
ADI/Chillura, for the Public Record Storage Building.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 06-001-017, elevator post-bid substitution, to
H. Angelo & Company, Contract No. RS-001, and Add Service #4 to
Chillura, in the decreased amount of $497.70, for the Public
Record Storage Building, pending legal sufficiency.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 01-010-009, cooling tower make-up, to Contract
No. KJ-010, in the increased amount of $2,081. 00, for the New
Detention Center.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
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Amendment to Agreement for architectural services with Gonzalez
Architects for the Courthouse Annex renovations project.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Local Major Events Agreement, in an amount not to exceed
$23,000. 00, to the Neighborhood Improvement Association for
Bahama Village Goombay Festival 1993, October 21-22-23, 1993 .
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring
funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 251-1993
See Res. Book No. 116 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Local Major Events Agreement in an amount not to exceed
$50, 000. 00, with the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce for Jack
Wilcox Memorial Race 1993, September 24-25-16, 1993 .
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted the approval of the following invoices:
1. Rosenman & Colin, in the amount of $982.20,
for professional services re: Monroe County
Translator System.
2 . Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey,
Crosland & Bramnick, P.A. , for Professional services
through May, 1993, in the amount of $1,246. 00.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND (501) , #3980-#3882, in the
amount of $57,158.90
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (144) , #173-#174, in the
amount of $3,241. 37
TRANSLATOR FUND (142) , #409-#411, in the amount of
$7,907.95
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (107-111, 116-121) , #820-
#822, in the amount of $290, 078.29
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SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND (002) , #470-#472, in
the amount of $65,807.77
SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE (305) , #138-#140, in
the amount of $685,812 .44
ROAD AND BRIDGE OPERATING (102) , #762-#765, in the
amount of $271,448.52
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (503) , #234-#237, in the amount
of $115,986.77
PLANNING,BUILDING,& CODE ENFORCEMENT/
PARKS & BEACHES UNINCORPORATED (148, 147) , #442-#444, in
the amount of $319,277.42
MSD TARING DISTRICTS (145,146, 141) , #728-#730, in the
amount of $204,086.76
MSD TAX DISTRICTS (414) , #1697-#1703, in the amount of
$558, 030. 32
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS (414) , #323-#324, in the amount of
$300,000. 00
MONEY MARKET INVESTMENT-NATIONS BANK (001) , #102, in
the amount of $68.00
LAW LIBRARY FUND (103) , #405-#407, in the amount of
$1,517. 03
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INS FUND (502) , #579-#583, in the
amount of $686,875.36
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001) , #193066-#194297, in the
amount of $5, 158,971.42
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND (101) , #1348-#1351, in the
amount of $98,765.90
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (130-134) , #128, in
the amount of $54,119.44
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND (401) , #478-#480, in the amount
of $25,443 .37
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301) , #626-#629, in the amount
of $323,490. 06
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND (004) , #795-797,
in the amount of $62,990.53
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VENETIAN SHORES SPEC RD DIST (149) , #0040, in the
amount of $46. 12
MARINERS HOSPITAL SPEC TAX (715) , #076, in the amount
of $1, 124.57
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, David
Nathanson, in the amount of $1,425.00; Deborah Harrison, in the
amount of $500.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Candida Cobb, in the amount
of $700.00; Charles Everett, in the amount of $2,860. 00; Charles
Milligan, in the amount of $32.00; Jason Smith, in the amount of
$11,805.00; Laurie D. Hall, in the amount of $1, 166. 31; Nancy R.
Rossell, in the amount of $525. 00; Nathan E. Eden, in the amount
of $801.25; Max Fischer, in the amount of $1, 055.50; Tegan
Slaton, in the amount of $350. 00; Timothy Thomes, in the amount
of $12, 134.80; William Kuypers, in the amount of $756. 00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Witness Lodging, in the amount of
$335.00; Louis J. Spallone, in the amount of $2, 000. 00; State of
Florida, in the amount of $781.75; Hospital Correspondence Corp. ,
in the amount of $94.49.
REGULAR WITNESS FEES, in the amount of $177. 60.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Amy Landry, in the amount of
$7,759.50; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of
$2,321.50; Billie Jean Fase, in the amount of $594 . 00; Carol
Shell Sapala, in the amount of $60.75; Florida Keys Reporting, in
the amount of $657. 00; Lillian R. Goetz, in the amount of
$608.00; Lisa Roeser, in the amount of $69.75; Nancy Maleske, in
the amount of $155.25; Tara Martin, in the amount of $750.40.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Eva Carbone, in the amount
of $80. 00; Fermin Pastrana, in the amount of $45. 00; Jose R.
Menendez, in the amount of $285.00; J.R. Alayon, in the amount of
$420. 00; Lawrence Gross, in the amount of $180.00; Margarita
Opperman, in the amount of $60. 00; Sara O'Neal, in the amount of
$40.00; Susan Tellez, in the amount of $30.00; Ute Rhodes, in the
amount of $30. 00; William G. Waddel, in the amount of $115. 00.
TRAVEL EXPENSE, Witness Travel, in the amount of
$3, 041.58.
EXPERT WITNESS, Care Center for Mental Health, in the
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amount of $1,250.00; Guillermo Marcovici, in the amount of
$300. 00.
EXTRADITION, in the amount of $3, 631. 60.
Board granted approval of the 3/8, 3/9, 3/23 , 3/24, and
4/1/93 Board of County Commission Minutes.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK
Gerald Courneya, President of Island Transportation,
and Social Services Director, Louis LaTorre, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting the approval to cancel Veterans
Affairs van transportation contract with Mid Keys Services, Inc. ,
and transfer budgeted monies to Social Services Transportation
Division, per Staff recommendation. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal granting approval to advertise an ordinance to
require all new contractors to take an administrative exam in
order to be certified. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Reich not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution
of a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Victor DeMaras
regarding the Marathon Recycling Facility. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Reich not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to cancel the proposal to advertise for
Public Hearing, the Monroe County Career Service System
Ordinance, pending review, consideration and recommendations as
may be provided by the new County Administrator. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Reich not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting authorization for the Mayor to
execute a three year contract with C&M Electronics for
maintenance of the translator system; Semi-monthly inspections
and maintenance visits to all sites at $31, 125. 00 per year, to be
adjusted annually in accordance with CPI; unscheduled maintenance
resulting from equipment malfunction or failure requiring service
at $50.00 per hour; contractor supplied parts at cost plus 30%.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Engineering Director, David Koppel, addressed the
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Board. Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval of the Award of Bid received
from Seagreen Nursery for sod furnishing and placement of sod at
the Sugarloaf Elementary School, and to issue a purchase order in
the amount of $35, 650. 00 to Seagreen Nursery. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval to accept proposal and issue
a Purchase Order in the amount of $16,195. 00 to Your Local Fence
Company for the construction and installation of fencing and
backstop at the Sugarloaf Elementary School. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution amending
Resolution 202-1991, doubling the various pick-up fees for
animals at large if the animal is not vaccinated for rabies.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 252-1993
See Res. Book No. 116 which is incorporated herein by reference,
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval to collect a Code
Enforcement Board lien on the property of G. G. Lukes. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting authorization to execute a Contract
with Robert J. Nelms. M.D. , Medical Examiner, District Sixteen,
for the period July 1, 1993 through June 31, 1994, contingent
upon his reappointment as Monroe County Medical Examiner, as well
as the following changes in the Contract:
Page 7, adding Section C. Records and
accounts necessary to justify the use
of county funds for medical examiner
services shall be open to inspection
for audit purposes to auditors desig-
nated by the Board of County
Commissioners.
Page 7, Section IV. adding the words
"contingent upon reappointment by the
Governor" at the end of the sentence.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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Public Safety Director, James Paros, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting authorization to execute an Agreement
between Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. , and Municipal
Services Taxing District 6 (MSTD6) concerning the provision of
advanced life support level ambulance services for a period of
twelve (12) months, with the following change:
Page 2, Item #5, change with word "Staff"
to the word "Office" in the first line of
the sentence.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Engineering Director, Dave Koppel, addressed the Board
concerning the Boot Key Bridge and actions to eliminate night
openings and closings. He also indicated that bids were being
taken on appraisals that were necessary.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal to approve a
request from the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce for use of
Sombrero Beach to hold a fireworks display and Annual Beach 4th
of July celebration and a clean-up fee waiver, without the
alcoholic beverage permit. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval of the request from the
Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce for use of Sombrero Beach to
hold a firework display and Annual 4th of July celebration
including the selling and consumption of beer, and granting a
waiver for clean up fees. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Cheal No
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
Mr. Koppel addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Freeman granting
approval of the Award of Bid and enter into a Contract with
Pinewood Enterprises, Inc. , for the installation of a septic
system and abandonment of one cesspool on Pigeon Key in the
amount of $7440.00, and granted authorization for the Mayor to
execute same. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
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Commissioner Cheal Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal granting approval to combine two vacant
engineering positions into the position of Survey Party Chief at
Pay Grade 218. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Koppel addressed the Board concerning 42nd Street
in Marathon. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Mayor London approving Staff recommendation, to reject the
purchase of the 32 foot wide strip; accept the small piece of
donated property by the church; prepare a deed conveying a piece
of Mr. Smith's property to Monroe County, for right-of-way
purposes, in exchange for Monroe County realigning the roadway
within the right-of-way; and issue a permit to Mr. Smith to
install fence or boulders on his property 18 inches or greater
from the new right-of-way line. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Public Works Director, Dent Pierce, and R. Colette
Hailey, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve in concept,
a request from Omega Sector, Inc. /Lightstorm Entertainment, to
use Pigeon Key for four (4) random weeks during the months of
October through December for filming of a feature film. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
Facilities Maintenance Director, Mike Lawn, addressed
the Board concerning funding for teen centers located in Monroe
County. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of Staff recommendation,
per the attached spread sheets. Roll call vote was unanimous.
At this point, County Administrator, Tom Brown, advised the Board
that Mr. Lawn had submitted his resignation and would be leaving
the Keys. Mr. Brown and others expressed great satisfaction with
the work that Mr. Lawn had accomplished and wished him well.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal granting approval to accept a proposal from
AIRMAX for cleaning and sanitizing the air handlers and
associated ancillary equipment in the Jail/Courthouse Annex.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, addressed
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the Board, concerning changes in the grant concerning runaway
signage at the Marathon and Key West International Airports and
also the Monroe County bus service proposal. No official action
was taken.
DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The. Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioners Hal Halenza, Jack London, Mary
Kay Reich, and Chairman Cheal. Absent was Commissioner James H.
Fenhoff.
Motion was made by Commissioner and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting an Award of Bid and authorizing
execution of an Agreement with Physio-Control Corp. for the
maintenance of biomedical equipment, in the amount of $11,940. 00.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval to remove the following
property from the inventory of Lower and Middle Keys Ambulance
District:
Emergency Battery Backup Power Source
ID #1417-20 SN #244303
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval to waive the Performance
Bond Requirements for purchase of a Tanker/Pumper for the Lower
and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District to be housed in the
Stock Island Fire Station. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting of the
Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and
Ambulance District adjourned.
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all
Commissioners present.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
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Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman clarifying an amount not to exceed
$92,545.30, Fiscal Year 1993, Two Penny, Promotional &
Advertising; and $107,454.70, Two Penny, Fiscal Year 1994,
Promotional & Advertising for the funding of the Contract with
the U.S. Women's Challenge previously approved at the County
Commissioner's Meeting of May 26, 1993 . 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.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney, Randy Ludacer, briefly discussed new
law concerning House Bill 491 which authorizes the County
Attorney to meet with the Board of County Commissioners in closed
sessions, under certain conditions, to discuss pending
litigation.
Mr. Ludacer indicated that his direction to mail
notices of the proposed adoption of an Ordinance regulating
resort residences to condominium associations was providing some
difficulty as he was unable to locate a listing of those
associations. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to authorize the County Attorney to act on
the mailing directive as he deems appropriate. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Ludacer discussed the selection of an attorney for
the Career Service Council hearings. The Board proceeded to
ballot on the two candidates on the basis of the lowest point
total being the individual selected, with the following results:
Cheal Freeman Harvey Reich London Total
Smallwood 2 1 1 1 1 6
Vural 1 2 2 2 2 9
On the basis of the above ballot, the Board selected Attorney
Sheri Smallwood to represent the County on Career Service Council
matters.
Mr. Ludacer discussed receipt of a settlement offer
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concerning New Port Largo v. Monroe County. Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
directing the County Commission not meet with the plaintiff in
the case and that any meeting or communication be held with the
County Attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution opposing
Offshore Oil Development in the Florida Keys. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 253-1993
See Res. Book No. 116 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution that
Congress designate $4,000,000.00 in Fiscal Year 1994 for the
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and $3, 000, 000. 00 for the
Environmental Protection Agency's Water Quality Protection
Program. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 254-1993
See Res. Book No. 116 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Mayor London discussed the Airways International
Airlines Lease with Monroe County at the Key West and Marathon
Airports and the numerous complaints received about their
operation, as well as, rental checks returned for insufficient
funds. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Freeman
and seconded by Commissioner Cheal directing the County Attorney
to terminate the Lease between Monroe County and Airways
International Airlines at the Key West and Marathon Airports in
the appropriate legal manner. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator, Tom Brown, addressed the Board
concerning the County Administrator Selection Committee and
indicated that, with the Board's concurrence, the following
expenses for travel of the Candidates would be recognized:
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Roundtrip airfare from their place of residence
Two nights accommodation
Per-diem as authorized by Florida Law for meal
allowances
Auto rental, if any
Any other normal and authorized types of
expenditures as necessary in accordance with
Florida Statutes
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to authorize up to three (3) nights
accommodation and confirming the above requested expenses.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Brown and Social Services Director, Louis LaTorre,
addressed the Board, concerning the Human Services Advisory Board
and the current budget process. Motion was made by Commissioner
Cheal and seconded by Commissioner Reich directing the Human
Services Advisory Board to meet on July 9, at 10: 00 A.M. , at the
Stock Island Chapel building, with all members of the Human
) Services Advisory Board to be notified. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Brown addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Reich to extend
the Contract with PFM for a period of one year under the existing
terms and conditions, and that within four months of the
expiration of this extension, the County will proceed to seek
bids for the provision of financial advisory services. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of the selection of Gerald
N. Leggett as Monroe County Communications Systems and Programs
Director. 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.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to hear Mr. Paterno, attorney representing
Airways International Airlines, concerning the Airways
International Airlines Lease with Monroe County at the Key West
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and Marathon Airports. This item was heard later in the day.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Monroe County Tax Collector, Harry F. Knight, addressed
the Board concerning the schedule of the reconstruction and
refurbishment of the county building in Marathon which currently
houses the offices of the Tax Collector. Mr. Knight also
discussed taxes and valuations on environmentally sensitive lands
and the need for the County to communicate with the Property
Appraiser and the Tax Collector concerning those matters.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mr. Paterno discussed the Airways International
Airlines Lease with Monroe County at the Key West and Marathon
Airports. No official action was taken.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, Michael
Barnes, Attorney, representing Florida Keys Aviation Association,
Robert Miller, Attorney, representing Marathon Air Services,
Inc. , and MTH Aero Services, Phil Edwards, and Al Owens, General
Manager of the Flight Department, addressed the Board concerning
The Flight Department's takeover of the Jet Center at the
Marathon Airport. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal to
approve, in concept, an Agreement for a sublease between MTH Aero
Services and TMB Engineering, Inc. Motion died for lack of a
second. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Mayor London to find The Jet Center lease not in compliance and
giving thirty (30) days notice to the Lessee to bring the
operation into compliance or terminate the lease. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval and authorizing the
execution of an Addendum to Lease Agreement with Marathon Air
Services, Inc. , regarding operation at the Marathon Airport. Mr.
Barnes addressed the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Mayor London granting approval and authorizing execution of an
Agreement between The Jet Center and Aero Jet, Inc. , for two tie-
down spaces at the Marathon Airport. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
Mr. Horton, Frank Greenman, Attorney, Edward M. Houtte,
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Betty Vail, and Jame T. Kopp, addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner. Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Cheal
granting approval of a Lease Agreement, as amended, between
Monroe County and Keys Woodworker, Inc. , for parking at the Sub-
Way Shop on Marathon Airport property. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Environmental Management Director, Barry Boldissar,
addressed the Boar,d concerning long term waste reduction and
disposal options. The following individuals addressed the Board
concerning their proposals:
Nelson Widell, representing Bedminster, Jim Pickering,
representing Amerecycle, and Mr. John Albert, representing Waste
Management, Inc. addressed the Board concerning their proposals.
Mr. Boldissar presented analysis and Staff recommendations
concerning the three proposals and the results of his
renegotiation with Waste Management, Inc. , for a haul-out
contract. Mr. Boldissar presented the following Staff
recommendations:
Reject proposal from Waste Management, Inc. , for a re-
negotiated haul-out.
Reject composting proposals from Amerecycle,
Bedminster, and Waste Management, Inc.
Develop a long term waste reduction and disposal system
based on the following:
1) A haul-out of County MSW to replace the existing
arrangement with Waste Management upon termination
of the contract in early 1996.
2) The possible inclusion of a small scale composting
facility. A specific scope of services for this
pilot project will be developed by staff.
3) An enhanced recycling system anchored by
controlled, customer-oriented drop-off centers,
i.e. , convenience centers.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
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" • RECOMMENDATIONS FLORIDA KEYS YOUTH CLUB, INC. �, (CASH / IN-KIND - -_i •
(Key West Teen Center)
Monroe County supplies th'e building
for which the _Florida Keys Youth Club, Estimated Value $18, 000. 00
Inc. pays Monroe CountY , $1. 00 per. year.
( 10 year lease entered into 5-5-87)
$3, 600 . 00/yr - to offset maintenance costs
The Florida Keys Youth Club, Inc. $3, 000 . 00/yr - to offset utilities costs
is responsible for maintenance.' $15, 000. 00/yr - to offset operations/programs costs
Florida Keys Youth Club, Inc. $21, 600 .00/yr - Florida',
Keys Youth Club '
pays all utilities. i.'
Public Works picks up trash occassionally.
BIG PINE LEISURE CLUB
(Blue Heron) j ,
Currently this building is owned by Estimated Value $7,200 . 00
Monroe County, and is.: not utilized AGREEMENT PENDING WITH NON-PROFIT
3s a Youth Center. GROUP TO TAKE OVER OPERATION
4onroe County Public Works maintains
the building and grounds- utilizing
:he "Big Pine Crew" ( 1 Maintenance- -
4echanic and 1 Maintenance, Worker) . . .
Phis crew is also responsible for the
naintenance of Watson :Field and other County to continue to provide maintenance
area parks/beaches . $300 . 00 / month
:ndustrial Waste $114 .25 . / month
[onroe County pays utilities .
lectric and Water were calculated $3, 000 . 00/yr - to offset utilities costs
n the average usage from $15, 000 . 00/yr - to offset operations/programs costs
ctober, 1992 through_ May, ,, 1993 .
$18, 000 . 00/yr - Big Pine Leisure Club (Blue Heron)
ater $ 14_.21 / month
lectric $ 28 . 00 / month
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HEART OF THE KEYS RECREATION / >>
(Marathon Teen Center)
This building is owned by Monroe
County, leased to the Marathon
Chamber of Commerce for $1. 00 a
year, and 'Sub-leased to Monroe
County for $10 . 00 a year. t Monroe $3, 000 . 00/yr - to offset utilities costs
County entered into an agreement Estimated Value $8,400 . 00 $15, 000 . 00/yr - to offset operations/programs cost.
with Heart of the Keys for operation
and supervision of the Youth Center.
This was approved at the $/26/93 BOCC $18,000 . 00/yr - Heart of the Keys Recreation
meeting.
In the past Monroe County maintained
the building and grounds and paid for
all supplies (soap, toilet paper, '
paper towels, etc. ) With ;the new
agreement Monroe County will continue
to maintain the building but the
Heart of the Keys will furnish their
own supplies . $300 . 00 / month
Marathon Garbage $115 .25 / month
Monroe County pays utilities for this
building and will continue to do so
under the new agreement. Electric
and Water were calculated on the average
.isage from October- 1992 through May, 1993 .
later $ 15 . 13 / month • .
Electric $ 70. 78 / month
County to continue to provide maintenance
UPPER KEYS YOUTH GROUP
$3,600 . 00/yr - to offset maintenance costs
$3, 000 . 00/yr - to offset utilities costs
'he building is rented. Rent paid
)y Monroe County. $354 . 17 / month $15, 000 . 00/yr - to offset operations/programs costs
$12, 000 . 00/yr - to offset rent due to lack of. County
Facility
'he county provides no maintenance
mnd pays no utilities . $33 , 600 . 00/yr - Upper Keys Youth Club