12/13/2000 Regular
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
2000/360
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Marathon, FL
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
10:00 A.M., on the above date at the Marathon Government Center. Present and answering to
roll call were Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy, Commissioner Murray Nelson,
Commissioner Dixie Spehar, Commissioner Nora Williams, and Mayor George Neugent. Also
present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James Roberts, County
Administrator; County Attorney James T. Hendrick; County Staff, members of the press and
radio; and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner McCoy
granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
A Presentation of Years of Service Award was presented to Jack Julien, Solid Waste
Superintendent.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Williams
granting approval of the following items:
Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via
disposal/destruction and advertising for bids and accepting bids. Said list is incorporated herein
by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 136-2000, concerning
fees for animal control services, in order to increase the County License Fee for
unspayed/unneutered animals from $20.00 to $35.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 496-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and Barnes Alarm Systems, Inc. for alarm system annual certification,
maintenance, and monitoring, and to adjust each cost by the percentage change in the Consumer
Price Index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) for the most recent 12 month available.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and G & K Services to provide uniform service to the Division of Public Works,
and to adjust each cost by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for all urban
consumers (CPI-U) for the most recent 12 month available.
Board granted approval to award bid and enter into a Contract between Monroe County
and Windswept A/C & Appliances for the Central Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair for
the Middle Keys facilities, and authorization for Mayor to execute same.
Board granted approval and authorized execution a Lease Amendment between Monroe
County and L. H. Kephart d/b/a Eaton Street Professional Center, to increase cost of dumpster
service, and to include an annual CPI computation on rent.
Board granted approval to extend the Lease Agreement between Monroe County and
Doug Baetz on a month to month basis to operate the Beach Chair/Umbrella Concession at Higgs
Beach for an amount of$150.00 per month or 10% whichever is greater, and granted approval to
advertise for bids to operate the Beach Chair/ Umbrella Concession at Higgs Beach.
Board granted approval of the monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County
Administrator.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for Traffic Signal and
Street Light Maintenance between Monroe County and City Electric System to maintain traffic
signals and street lights from Stock Island to Big Pine Key.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Road Adoption Agreement
between Monroe County and Keyholz for Long Beach Drive, Big Pine Key.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 003 to OAA
Contract No. AA029 between Monroe County and the Alliance for Aging, Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Modification NO.3 to Contract No.
00EA-F5-11-54-01-018 between Monroe County and Florida Department of Community Affairs,
concerning Low-Income Energy Assistance Program funds.
Board granted approval to accept the Proposal from Arthur 1. Gallagher to provide
Airport Errors & Omissions Insurance at an annual premium of$7,615. This is a 14% savings
over last year's premium.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fiscal Year 2001 Certificate of
Agreements between Monroe and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Anti-Drug Abuse
Grants for the following: Juvenile Community Intervention; Samuel's House, Inc. Shelter for
Women and Women with Children II; and The Heron House Residential Program for
Dual-Diagnosed Adults IV.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fiscal Year 2001 Anti-Drug
Abuse Act Funds Agreements between Monroe County and the following: Samuel's House, Inc.,
Shelter for Women and Women with Children II, and the United States Fellowship of Florida
d/b/a the Heron Residential Program for Dual-Diagnosed Adults IV.
Board approved the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds, Receipt of
Unanticipated Funds, Amending, and Rescinding:
Amending Resolution No. 264-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No.1).
RESOLUTION NO. 497-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.2).
RESOLUTION NO. 498-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescind Resolution No. 391-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No.3).
RESOLUTION NO. 499-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescind Resolution No. 393-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No.4).
RESOLUTION NO. 500-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescind Resolution No. 405-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No.5).
RESOLUTION NO. 501-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescind Resolution No. 406-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No.6).
RESOLUTION NO. 502-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescind Resolution No. 420-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No.7).
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RESOLUTION NO. 503-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.8).
RESOLUTION NO. 504-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.9).
RESOLUTION NO. 505-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 506-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 507-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 508-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 509-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 510-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 511-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
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RESOLUTION NO. 512-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 513-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 514-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 515-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 516-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 517-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 518-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 519-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 520-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
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RESOLUTION NO. 521-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 522-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 523-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 524-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of a request received from Islamorada, Village of Islands to utilize
EMS County Award Grant Funds for the purpose of paramedic training, in the approximate
amount of $9,000.00.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing each participant in the Length of
Service Awards Program (LOSAP) to be credited with an additional year of service.
RESOLUTION NO. 525-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of the "Monroe County Public Library Year 2001 Plan of
Service" .
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Purchase Agreement
between Monroe County and Bank One in the total amount of$923,054.00 to purchase three fire
trucks through the "piggy-backing" bid of Lake County, FL; District 6 portion $625,985.00 for
two trucks.
AIRPORTS
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for cleaning services at the
Marathon Airport.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Amendment between
Monroe County and the Sheriff of Monroe County, for change in property location only at the
Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval for the Florida Keys Renaissance Faire to use Marathon Airport
property January 6-20,2001, for the recreation of 16th Century English Village Market.
MONROE COUNTY JUDICIAL SERVICES
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Article V Trust Fund
Grant-in-Aid Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Supreme Court, Office of the
State Courts Administrator, for costs incurred by Monroe County under Article V, Florida
Constitution, in operating the state courts system. Funds to be utilized for conflict attorney costs.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Court Reporting Services
Grant-in-Aid Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Supreme Court, Office of the
State Courts Administrator, for costs to support the delivery of court reporting services at public
expense in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe
County and Irwin S. Morse, MD d/b/a Town Square Mall, for 450 square feet of office space, for
Guardian ad Litem Program, starting January 1, 2001.
MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Board adopted the following Resolution approving an increase in Monroe County's State
Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Programs maximum sales price limits.
RESOLUTION NO. 526-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
MONROE COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY
Board adopted the following Resolution approving the issuance by the Housing Finance
Authority of Lee County (Florida) of its Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds in the aggregate
amount not to exceed $99,000,000 to provide funds to finance qualifying single family mortgage
loans in various counties within the State of Florida, including Monroe County; and providing an
effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 527-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Board approved the following expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund:
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$ 1,000
This money will assist the Coral Shores High School Mock Trial Team
with travel expenses incurred with their participation in the state mock trial
competition.
$13,250
This amount will be given to the Key West Goal Club and will be
distributed under the leadership of Maureen Crowley. Key West Goal Club,
Inc., is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to organize, sponsor,
promote, support, enhance and raise funds to provide programs for Key
West High School students.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe
County and Peter O. Dalton for a new office in his district for Commissioner Murray Nelson.
Board granted approval to set date for town meeting for Big Pine Key.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES & FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures:
Court Reporter Services, All Keys Reporting, in the amount of$902.75; Amy Landry, in
the amount ofS137.75; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $790.00; Florida Keys
Reporting Inc., in the amount of $92.00; Joyce Bond Court Reporter, in the amount of $690.50;
Laws Reporting Inc., in the amount of$560.25; Vicki Lynn Doty, in the amount ofSI68.75;
Wendy L. McGarry, in the amount of $990.00; Competency Evaluation, Thomas Hibberd PhD,
in the amount ofSI50.00; Court Interpreter, Alex Diaz, in the amount of $250.00; Anna M.
Stults, in the amount of $230.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount of $467.50; Gilbert D. Mora, in
the amount ofS80.00; Grace Krulaski, in the amount of $25.00; Heidi D' Alquen, in the amount of
$25.00; Jean C. Nelson, in the amount of$375.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the amount of$125.00; Joanna
Nocun, in the amount ofS75.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the amount of$350.00; Mayda Maloney, in
the amount ofS204.00; Ron Porter, in the amount of$30.00; Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of
$190.00; William G. Waddell, in the amount of$390.00; Witness Coordination, Witness
Payroll, in the amount of$335.00; Witness Travel & Per Diem, in the amount of$4,597.30;
Court Appointed Attorney Fees- Conflict, Carl Palomino Esq., in the amount of$5,046.25;
Charles M. Milligan, in the amount of $3,776.25; David Burns Investigation, in the amount of
$637.64; Law Firm of Julio F. Margalli & Andrea S. Margalli, in the amount of $706.25; Manuel
E. Garcia, in the amount ofSl,520.25; Richard Wunsch, in the amount of$2,981.25; Victoria
McFadyen, in the amount of$1,012.50; Expert Witness Fees, Bayside Jewelry Appraisal, in the
amount ofSl,400.00; Joseph W. Tenhagen Gemstones, in the amount of $2,000.00; Lower Keys
Medical Center, in the amount ofS2,156.22; Michael Video Production; in the amount of
$265.00; Ronald L. Reeves MD, in the amount of $3,377.00; University of Miami Dept of
Pathology, in the amount ofS300.00; Other Services Circuit, Avis Rent A Car System Inc., in
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the amount of$107.63; Cross Country Investigation, in the amount of $21.00; Jonathan
Ellsworth, in the amount of$455.00; Key West Sound, in the amount of$315.00; Key West
Travel/Condo, in the amount of $548.00; Samuel Kaufinan, in the amount of$152.40; Sheri L.
Collins, in the amount of$342.37; Stephanie Fleming, in the amount of$208.08; William
Kuypers, in the amount of $31.00; Miscellaneous Expenses, State of Florida, in the amount of
$148.05.
WARRANTS
Board approved the following Warrants (#040822-041766):
General Fund (001) in the amount of $808, 140.92; Sup to General Revenue (002) in
the amount of $20,206.29; Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101) in the amount of$101,543.47; Road
& Bridge Fund (102) in the amount of $92,997.76; Law Library Fund (103) in the amount of
$2,481.09; TDC District Two Penny (115) in the amount of$107,634.61; TDC Admin. &
Promo 2 Cent (116) in the amount of$98,966.28; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117) in the amount
of$87,176.37; TDC District 2,3 Cent (118) in the amount of $5,621.78; TDC 3,3 Cent (119) in
the amount of$2,918.11; TDC District 4,3 Cent (120) in the amount of $9,493.27; TDC
District 5,3 Cent (121) in the amount of$3,053.51; Gov. Fund Type Grants (125) in the
amount of$18,241.88; Fire & Amb Dist 1 L&M Keys (141) in the amount of$34,064.81;
Upper Keys Health Care (144) in the amount of $49,224.39; Fire & Amb Dist 6 Key Largo
(146) in the amount of$10,251.76; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147) in the amount of
$9,332.24; Plan, Build, Zoning (148) in the amount of $31,597.72; Municipal Policing (149) in
the amount of$441,147.90; 911 Enhancement Fee (150), in the amount of$316.79; Duck Key
Security (152), in the amount of $131.99; Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of
$7,214.29; Boating Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of$22,574.74; FL Keys Marine
Marathon (159), in the amount of$394.33; 1 Cent Infra Surtax (304), in the amount of
$837,166.21; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of$6,191.46; Marathon Airport (403),
in the amount of$1O,221.83; Key West IntI. Airport (404), in the amount of$174,174.97;
MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount of$319,898.1O; Worker's Compensation (501), in the
amount of$10,128.10; Group Insurance Fund (502), in the amount of$238,566.87; Risk
Management Fund (503), in the amount of$24,393.65; Fleet Management Fund (504), in the
amount of $66,783.62.
Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioner's minutes from the
Regular Meetings on October 18 & 19,2000.
Board granted approval of the following Summary of Tourist Development Council
expenditures for the month of November:
Advertising, in the amount of$16,147.61; Chamber Payments, in the amount of
$47,333.32; Events, in the amount of$89,926.59; Office Supplies & Oper Costs, in the amount
of $24,578.89; Personal Services, in the amount of $95,078.70; Public Relations, in the amount
of$60,703.80; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of$48,849.07; Telephone & Utilities, in the
amount of$12,973.52; Travel, in the amount of$12,630.74.
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Board appointed Commissioner Dixie Spehar to serve on the final hearing of the Value
Adjustment Board scheduled for December 18, 2000 in Marathon.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval of the Public Service Bonds for Steve K. Smith, Bill Shaw, and
Joan Lord-Papy with Monroe County Mosquito Control.
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposal for security services for the
Duck Key Security District and approval to continue the existing contract with Diamond Security,
if necessary, until there is a new contractor selected.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
County Engineer Dave Koppel discussed with the Board approval to award bid and enter
into a contract with the lowest responsive bidder for the construction of two picnic shelters at
Sombrero Beach, Marathon and authorization for the Mayor to execute same. Councilman Jon
Johnson of the City of Marathon and County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the Board.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner
Spehar directing Staff to work with the City of Marathon concerning the design and costs of the
construction of two picnic shelters at Sombrero Beach, Marathon, and any changes required will
be funded by the City. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Koppel discussed with the Board approval of the Revised Seven Year
Roadway/Bicycle Path Plan. Barry Patterson addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Mayor Neugent to table the item and hear it with
Agenda item FA scheduled for 2: 15 P.M. this afternoon concerning the Tentative FDOT Five -
Year Work Program for Fiscal Years 2002 thru 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director James E. Malloch reported to the Board on the following
matters:
a.) Duck Key Breakwater Restoration Project.
b.) New Miami-Dade Bus Service Route to Monroe County, (Dade-Monroe Express).
c.) $500,000 Funding Obtained for New Courses - Miami-Dade & Monroe County
Schools Virtual School District ($400K) $200K per each County, FKCC Hyperbaric
Medical Technology Course leading to an AS Degree as an Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) or a Diving Medical Technician (DMT) $200K Grant, Human
Services Worker leading to an AS Degree ($ lOOK).
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d.) Library Grant for $56,000 for Mobile Computers.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Safety Director Reggie Paros reported to the Board on the following matters:
1. Implementation of Automated External Defibrillator Program (AED).
2. Paving and other related construction at the Fire Academy and Fire Stations.
3. Fire Academy Training Programs.
4. Completion offirst draft of Monroe County Terrorism Preparedness Plan.
5. Finalized and submitted revised Emergency Management 5- Year Plan.
6. Installation of Fire Hydrants.
7. Development and revision of Standard Operating Guidelines/Procedures
(SOG/SOP).
8. Development of standardized Automatic Aid and Mutual Aid Agreements and
presentation of them to appropriate agencies.
Mr. Paros also informed the Board that the County had been awarded an EMS grant for
funding of an ambulance for District 1 and to equip the Sheriff's helicopter for emergency medi
vacs, (requires a 10% match).
The Board discussed item #6 above and requested Mr. Paros to coordinate with the
appropriate waste water agency in order to alleviate digging up the roads after-the-fact.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director Dent Pierce reported to the Board on the status of the armored
transportation service for Card Sound Toll Facility. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar
and seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting approval to contract with the Sheriff's
Department for said service. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Pierce discussed with the Board fill material on the bike paths at the Key Largo Park
and that the American Legion in Key Largo had requested the fill. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval of the
American Legion's request for the fill for their parking lot including the requirement of all
necessary permits. Motion carried unanimously. Luis Tapanes addressed the Board.
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Senior Facilities Maintenance Director Carlos Zarate addressed the Board concerning
Christmas in the Park at Higgs Beach in Key West.
DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Murray
Nelson electing Commissioner Dixie Spehar and Commissioner Murray Nelson to the District.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of Governors for District # 1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
District convened. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Murray Nelson, Mayor
George Neugent, Commissioner Dixie Spehar, Commissioner Nora Williams, and Chairperson
Yvonne Harper.
Mr. Paros addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Mayor Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution of an Amendment to
Agreement between the Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District Board of Governors
of Monroe County and Advanced Data Processing, Inc. for emergency medical services billing
and collection services. Motion carried unanimously. Bert Canon addressed the Board.
Mr. Paros addressed the Board. Motion was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Nelson granting approval to purchase two (2) Type I, F-450 Ambulances by
"Piggybacking" on our own previously awarded competitive bid from Wheeled Coach Industries,
Inc. in the net amount of$190,434. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Paros addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and
seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval of a Lease Purchase Agreement between
the Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District Board of Governors of Monroe County
and Bank One in the total amount of $923,054 to purchase three fire trucks through the
"piggybacking" bid of Lake County, Florida, District 6 portion $625,985 for two trucks. Motion
carried unanimously
There being no further business, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Mayor Neugent to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Governors of District #1
Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District.
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all Commissioners present.
MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
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Rick Casey, Programs Director of the Monroe County Housing addressed the Board.
After discussion, motion was made Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner McCoy
granting approval of the request to confirm Governor Jeb Bush's appointments of Charla
Rodriguez, Aiton Lopez, and Harry Bethel to the Monroe County Housing Authority Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Rhonda Haag, Director of the Florida Keys Regional Service Center of the South Florida
Water Management District made a presentation to the Board concerning water restrictions in
Monroe County.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
County Engineer Dave Koppel discussed with the Board conceptual approval to remove
LaPaloma Bridge in Winston Waterways, Key Largo. The following individuals addressed the
Board: Luis A. Tapanes, Juan Escar, Roger Mull, representing the Key Largo Kampground;
Peter DeLair, James Pierport, David Ritz, Barry Patterson, Pat McNeese, representing the Florida
Keys Environmental Restoration Fund; Jerry Wilkinson, and Captain Jenny Bell-Thomson,
representing the Sheriff's Department. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting conceptual approval of the removal of
the LaPaloma Bridge in Winston Waterways, Key Largo. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Mr. Koppel reported to the Board concerning right-of-way encroachments.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS /MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Linda Johnson, representing the Florida Department of Transportation made a
presentation to the Board on the Tentative Five Year Work Program for Fiscal Year 2002 thru
2006. The following individuals addressed the Board: Fred Nickerson, Barry Patterson, Jerry
Wilkinson, Burke Cannon, and Councilman Jon Johnson, representing the City of Marathon.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson that the Commission goes to
approve the support ofa two lane bridge over the Jew Fish Creek Bridge as the Board did last
year and reaffirm the will of the new Commission. After consideration, the motion was
withdrawn.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson
granting approval of the Revised Seven Year Roadway/Bicycle Path Plan. Motion carried
unanimously.
SOUNDING BOARD
Mark Thompson, Union President of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF)
#3909 discussed with the Board restructuring of the Public Safety Division. Jeffery DeLile
addressed the Board. The Board took no official action.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of 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. Mr. Hendrick and Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. The Board accepted
public input with the following individuals addressing the Board: Ted Carter and Barry Patterson.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
Nelson to hold a second Public Hearing on the item to be heard at the January Board meeting in
Key West on January 17, 2001. Roll call vote was unanimous.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution evidencing the Board's
approval of a Recommended Beneficial Use Determination promulgated by the Special Master, in
Re: The application of Amber Rosean, Andrea Kalendowicz and Raymond Fries. Motion was
made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 528-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance declaring that an
emergency exists and waiving notice by a four-fifths vote; Providing for the amounts of the bonds
required of the Constitutional Officers and declaring that the premiums for such bonds are a
public purpose and may be paid for with County funds; 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. Clerk of Court Danny Kolhage
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
Williams to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 055-2000
See Ordinance Book No. 54 incorporated herein by reference
COUNTY CLERK
Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Williams
granting approval of the Public Official Bond for Clerk of Court, Danny L. Kolhage. Motion
carried unanimously.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson
granting approval of Elected Official Bonds for Commissioner Dixie Spehar, Commissioner
Charles "Sonny" McCoy, and Commissioner Murray Nelson. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mr. Hendrick discussed with the Board 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 was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by
Commissioner Williams to amend the time of7:00 f...M to 8:00 A.M. in Section 2. Sec. 13-52
Customary sleeping hours. The following individuals addressed the Board: Captain Jenny
Bell- Thomson, representing the Sheriff's Department and Attorney Mark L. Willis, Sheriff Roth' s
attorney addressed the Board. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner McCoy No
Commissioner Nelson Yes
Commissioner Spehar Yes
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Neugent Yes
Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
Williams granting approval to advertise the Ordinance, as amended. Roll call vote was
unammous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning approval of a
resolution relevant to wastewater treatment on Conch and Duck Keys: To transfer wastewater
treatment facility at Hawk's Cay to the County and on to Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
(FKAA) as soon as FKAA has determined that the site is adequate for the necessary expansion.
John Wolfe, President of the Duck Key Property Owner's Association addressed the Board.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner
Spehar directing Staff to move forward as quickly as the FKAA is able to transfer the wastewater
treatment facility at Hawks Cay as part of the DR! Agreement. Roll call vote was unanimous.
AIRPORTS
Teresa Cook, Marathon Airport Manager reported to the Board concerning stormwater
runoff at the airport.
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Ms. Cook updated the Board on the process of the Master Plan of the Florida Keys
Marathon Airport. The following individuals addressed the Board: Richard Ramsey, representing
the Florida Keys Aviation Association, Betty Vail., and Councilman Jon Johnson of the City of
Marathon. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Nelson to proceed with Staff recommendation. Mr. Roberts addressed the Board.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Ms. Cook addressed the Board concerning approval of a Lease Agreement between
Monroe County and Bob Cayce to divide a ground lease for hangar space into two parcels.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting
approval of the lease, without the parcel attached. After further discussion, motion was made by
Mayor Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to table the item to tomorrow's meeting
(12/14/00). Roll call vote was unanimous.
Ms. Cook and Mr. Roberts discussed with the Board approval of a Lease Agreement
between Monroe County and Marathon Hangar Development, Inc. The following individuals
addressed the Board: Brian Schmitt, representing Marathon Hangar Development; Richard
Ramsay, representing Florida Keys Aviation Association; and Bob Brayman, representing Florida
Keys Aviation Association. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting approval of the item. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner McCoy Yes
Commissioner Nelson Yes
Commissioner Spehar No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Neugent Yes
Motion carried.
Ms. Cook addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting approval to advertise a Request for
Proposals for provision of tenant finishes at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport. Roll call vote
was unammous.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of the following Resolution transmitting
to the Florida Department of Community Affairs the request by Hugh J. Morgan to change the
Future Land Use Map of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan from Residential
Conservation (RC) to Residential High (RH) for properties described as Lots 11 & 12, Coral
Shores Mobile Home Estates Section 2, Little Torch Key, located in Section 20, Township 66S,
Range 29E, Monroe County, Florida, at approximately Mile Marker 28.2, having the real estate
identification numbers 00214482.012200 and 00214482.012300. Attorney Frank Greenman,
representing the petitioner addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams
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and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 529-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution transmitting to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs the request by John J. and 1. Leslie Brier to change the Future
Land Use Map of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan from Residential Medium
(RM) to Residential High (RH) for the properties described as Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11,
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18, Block 27, Sands Subdivision, Big Pine Key, located in Section 25,
Township 66S, Range 29E, at approximately mile marker 31, having the real estate identification
number 00303510.000000. Growth Management Director Tim McGarry addressed the Board.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 530-2000
See Resolution Book No. 145 which is incorporated herein by reference
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
George Born, Historic Preservationist representing the Historic Preservation Society
addressed the Board. Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning
approval to appoint Dee Lloyd and James Clupper to the Historic Preservation Committee. As
well as adding the name of Steven L. Johnson for consideration - (Commissioner McCoy's
request). The Board proceeded to vote on the appointment with the following results:
McCoy Nelson Spehar Williams Neu~ent
Clupper X X
Johnson X X X
Lloyd X X X X X
Based on the above results, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Nelson appointing Dee Lloyd and Steven L. Johnson to the Historic Preservation
Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
David P. Rice, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer of the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys,
Inc., addressed the Board. Motion was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Spehar granting approval ofa request to augment the approved budget of the Guidance Clinic of
the Middle Keys due to strong unexpected and on going high fuel prices and insurance premiums
by $41,000. Roll call vote was unanimous. Bicycle Joanie addressed the Board.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
Motion was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to table the
approval to advertise an Ordinance abolishing the Division of Public Safety and creating a new
Division of Emergency Services containing the Emergency Communications Department, The
Department of Emergency Management, and the EMS Section; and merging the Fire Rescue
Department and the Fire Marshal Department into one Department entitled the Department of
Fire Protection; 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. Roll call vote was unanimous. Andy McBroom and Mr. Roberts addressed the
Board.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner McCoy
granting approval of the appointment of Jerry Coleman as District One appointee to the Monroe
County Planning Commission. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. During discussion, the second
to the motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made by Commissioner McCoy to table the item
to tomorrow's meeting. (12-14-00). Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mr. Hendrick reported to the Board on the case of Post, Buckly, Schuh & Jernigan. Mr.
Hendrick indicated that PBS&J had hired a partisan oriented polling firm to conduct a poll of
three hundred people in Monroe County to see if they could get a fair trial in Monroe County.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner McCoy authorizing
the County Attorney to hire a polling firm in an amount not to exceed $10,000 - $15,000 to assist
in the case. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Mr. Hendrick discussed the case where the driver of a rental car caused damage to the
sewage treatment plant at Ann's Beach in Islamorada. Motion was made by Commissioner
McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Spehar approving the offer of settlement in the amount of
$3,750 and authorizing the Mayor sign a General Release form. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hendrick discussed the case of Carter v. Monroe County; the issue of the Village of
Islamorada requesting to hold a Joint/Conflict Resolution meeting; and the Marathon Community
Park construction project.
There being no further business to go before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
and ex-officio Clerk to the Board
of County Commissioners
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Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk