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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, September 29, 1993
Key Largo
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9: 00 A.M. , on the above date, at the
Key Largo Library. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioners, Shirley Freeman, Wilhelmina Harvey and Mary Kay
Reich and Mayor London. Absent from the meeting was Commissioner
Earl Cheal. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Randy
Ludacer, County Attorney; Tom Brown, County Administrator; County
Staff; members of the Press and Radio; and the general public.
( All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to approve Additions, Corrections and
Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Cheal not present.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman declaring October, 1993, as "National
Physical Therapy Month" . Motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Cheal not present.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to the Management Agreement between Monroe County and
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James C. Berry, d/b/a Republic Parking System Management, for
the parking lot at the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Assignment of Lease between Monroe County and Sails in Concert,
Inc. , and Stephen P. Turco, concerning a hangar at the Key West
International Airport.
Board granted approval of a settlement of a Code
Enforcement Board lien on the property of Barbara Wagner-Anson in
the amount of $500. 00, Case No. M8-88-230.
Board granted approval to rescind previous Board action
to declare foreclosed property of William E. Lawson, Jr. , to be
surplus in order to advertise and sell.
Board granted approval of a settlement offer of a Code
Enforcement Board lien on the property of Victor & Michelle
Harris in the amount of $3 , 000. 00, Case No. M3-89-391.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and the City of Key
West for the construction of bathroom facilities at Garrison
Bight, located in the City of Key West.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
filing of a Grant Application with the Florida Department of
Natural Resources, Boating Improvement Fund, and directing
execution of same by the proper authorities for the Emergency
Removal of DV091340 in Little Torch Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 366-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
filing of a Grant Application with the Florida Department of
Natural Resources, Boating Improvement Fund, and directing
execution of same by the proper authorities for the Emergency
Removal of DV091321 in Sawyer Channel.
RESOLUTION NO. 367-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Natural Resources, Boating Improvement Fund, for
the Emergency Repair of Channel Marker #16, Cow Key Channel.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
filing of a Grant Application with the Florida Department of
Natural Resources, Boating Improvement Fund, and directing
execution of same by the proper authorities for the emergency
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J removal of DV091389 in Key West at the foot of Simonton Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 368-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
filing of a Grant Application with the Florida Department of
Natural Resources, Boating Improvement Fund, and directing
execution of same by the proper authorities for the construction
of bathroom facilities at Garrison Bight, located in the City of
Key West.
RESOLUTION NO. 369-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing
and Assistance for the emergency removal of DV091340.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Frank Keevan and
Son, Inc. , for the emergency removal of DV091389.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing
and Assistance for the emergency removal of DV091321.
Board granted approval to Call for Bids for the
installation of eighteen channel markers to be placed in the
Indian Key Channel.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the South Florida Employment
and Training Consortium for Title IIA Intake, Contract No. 2A-
PY'93-33-01.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to the Agreement between Monroe County and the South
Florida Employment and Training Consortium increasing the number
of eligible youth participating, for the Title IIB Summer Youth
Employment and Training Program, Contract No. 2B-93-19-02.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the South Florida Employment
and Training Consortium for the Title IIC Intake, Contract 2C-
PY'93-33-01.
Board granted approval of a settlement of a Code
Enforcement Board lien in the amount of $1,290.00 on the property
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Board granted approval to remove the following property
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from the inventory of Commissioner Earl Cheal and advertise for
bids:
One Macintosh Computer Terminal County ID# 0100-159
One Imagewriter Printer County ID# 0100-161
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance
amending Sec. 6-56, Monroe County Code, to provide a definition
for supervision; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal
of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code; and providing an
effective date.
Board adopted the following Resolution setting the
date, time and place for a public hearing concerning the proposed
abandonment of a portion of Osprey Drive, Sexton Cove Estates,
Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 370-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted authorization to renew Public Safety's
Auto Physical Damage and Portable Equipment insurance policies at
an annual premium of $71,587. 00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and the City of Key West to
lease property on Stock Island for the sewage treatment plant
that services the Public Service Building on Stock Island for
$10. 00 a year.
Board granted approval for the Key Largo Chamber of
Commerce to use Harry Harris Park on November 12 through 15,
1993, from 8: 00 A.M. till 10: 00 P.M. , for the 12th Annual Island
Jubilee; authorized the selling and consumption of beer, and for
their fund raising events, and granted approval be given
contingent upon the following Staff recommendation:
Approval be given contingent upon the Key Largo Chamber
of Commerce providing the County with the following
documentation 30 days prior to the event.
1) Certificate of Insurance with
$1, 000, 00. 00 combined single limit - general
liability and liquor liability listing Monroe
County as additional insured and
indicating this event;
2) Original Hold Harmless Agreement
completed and notarized;
3) Copy of the alcohol permit
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Board granted approval to issue a purchase order to
Pinewood Enterprises, Inc. , for the septic system installation at
the Big Pine Fire Station, in the amount of $14,983 . 00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement with JDB Parking to lease 55 parking spaces at 420
Southard Street, Key West in the amount of $33, 101.75.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for the
operation and maintenance of the Monroe County Detention Center's
Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc. , concerning emergency medical and fire rescue
services in Municipal Services Taxing District 7.
Board granted approval to remove the following
equipment from the Public Safety Department's inventory and
advertise for bids:
1000 Tandy Computer County ID# 1500-33
DWP220 Tandy Printer County ID# 1410-30
Board granted Award of Bid to Saulsbury Fire Equipment
Corporation for a heavy rescue pumper for Municipal Services
Taxing District 6, in the amount of $218, 100. 00, excluding the
contingency fee of $5, 000. 00, and waiving the performance bonds
requirements.
Board granted approval to waive purchase policy and
procedures and accept a bid lower than state contract price for
the purchase of a recycling truck.
Board granted approval to pay Waste Management Company
invoice in the amount of $14,729.97 for waste tire recycling.
Board adopted the following Resolution accepting the
Waste Tire Grant from the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, and authorized execution of 6th Year Waste Tire Grant
Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection.
RESOLUTION NO. 371-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Household Hazardous Waste Service Agreement between Monroe County
and Chemical Waste Management, Inc.
Board granted approval to separate the position of
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Staff Assistant II/Marine Project Coordinator pending adequate
funding.
Board granted approval to reject the only bid received
for the new Emergency Operations Center/Board of County
Commissioners Meeting Hall Audio Visual System due to the bid
well over budget, not including bid bond as required, the bidders
insurance statement was not signed, and no supporting
documentation was included. Board also approved the release of
RFP for bids and waived requirements to advertise for bids again
as it has been advertised before and all interested parties are
involved.
Board granted approval of the installation and upgrade
of the 911 Dispatch System in the new Primary Emergency Operation
Center in Marathon to include remote operation in the Marathon
Sheriff's Substation.
Board adopted the following Resolution accepting the
Recycling & Education Grant Agreement from the Florida Department
of Environmental Protection, and authorized execution of the
Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection.
RESOLUTION NO. 372-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Grant Agreement between Monroe County and the Federal Aviation
Administration regarding the installation of a security fence and
gate, and installation of taxiway guidance signs. Funding is for
the Key West International Airport in an amount not to exceed
$108,812 . 00, Contract No. DTFA 06-93-A-80188.
Board granted approval to remove additional fixed
assets from the Fixed Asset List, which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Grant Agreement between Monroe County and the Federal Aviation
Administration regarding the installation of a security fence and
gates, installation of taxiway guidance, clearing of runway
safety area, construction of a terminal apron - phase II, and
authorized execution of certification acknowledging receipt of
Airport Improvement Funds from the City of Miami, which were not
received for any consideration or future obligation. Funding is
for the Marathon Airport in an amount not to exceed $337,530.00,
Contract No. DTFA 06-93-A-80200.
Board granted approval to purchase and pay for flowers
for Earl Adams out of the Board of County Commissioner's
Promotional Account.
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Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing
for October 19, 1993, at 5: 05 P.M. at the Key Colony Beach City
Hall regarding a Budget Amendment for the Fine and Forfeiture
Fund #101.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 373-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 374-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 375-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 376-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of a Professional Service Order.
PW-1006 to prepare conceptual sketches of an additional
northbound lane on Card Sound Road.
Board granted approval for Ken Olson to change the date
of the Key West Classic Bike Race to November 6, 1993, for use of
one lane of Flagler Avenue and one lane of Bertha Street from
7:30 A.M. to 12 : 00 P.M.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and the United States
Postal Service for office space at 323 Fleming Street for the
Pretrial Services and Guardian Ad Litem staff.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 377-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 378-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 379-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 380-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 381-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to submit a Grant Application to
the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program for financial assistance to provide shutters and to
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secure ducts on the roof of the Monroe County Government
Emergency Operations Center and Regional Service Center.
Board granted approval to submit a Grant Application to
the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program for financial assistance to provide shutters for the
Monroe County Courthouse Annex.
Board granted approval to submit a Grant Application to
the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program for financial assistance to provide shutters for the
County Attorney's Office Building.
Board granted approval to award electrical work for the
Marathon Government Center Emergency Operations Center and Board
of County Commissioners Meeting Hall to low bidder, Holding
Electric, Inc.
Board adopted the following Resolution setting date,
time and place for a Public Hearing concerning the proposed
abandonment of a portion of Jolly Roger Drive, Jolly Roger
Estates, Little Torch Key, Monroe County.
RESOLUTION NO. 382-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of the replacement of Exhibit II
and Exhibit III of the Solid Waste Agreement with Florida
Disposal Company.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 383-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Board granted approval of the short list proposals for
the design and administration of the Marathon Courthouse Annex
Renovation and granted authorization to negotiate with Delaune
Architects, P.A. , as the top ranked firm.
Board granted approval for the Barnett Bank Employee
Club to use an area on Higgs Beach on October 2, 1993 from 11: 00
A.M. till 4:00 P.M. for an employee picnic, and authorized the
consumption of beer.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
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Board granted approval of acceptance of funds and
expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Funds in the amount
of $52, 609.00 to purchase an Automated Electronics Firearms
Training System, as requested by the Sheriff.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Board granted approval of Schedule of Values for Thomas
W. Ruff & Company, Contract No. KJ-031, Furniture, for the New
Detention Facility.
Board granted approval of Schedule of Values to correct
the Contract amount for D. N. Higgins, Inc. , Contract No. MA-002,
Site Improvements, for the Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval of Schedule of Values for
Biscayne Chemical, Contract No. KJ-032, Building Maintenance
Equipment, for the New Detention Facility.
Board granted approval of expenditures relating to
procurement of design/build contract for the Waste Water
Treatment Plant at the New Detention Facility.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 01-014-005, National Detention Group's Contract
No. KJ-014, Metal, Doors & Glazing, in the increased amount of
$9,329.50, for the New Detention Facility, pending legal
sufficiency.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 06-001-018 to H. Angelo & Company's Contract No.
RS-001, Construction, in the increased amount of $4,735. 00, for
the Public Record Storage Building.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 01-017-006, to D.L. Porter's Contract No. KJ-
017, Concrete, in the increased amount of $7, 131.00, for the New
Detention Facility.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 01-008-011, to J. F. Hoff Electric's Contract
No. KJ-008, Prime Electrical, in the increased amount of
$1014. 30, for the New Detention Facility.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 01-021-002, to Wentworth Plastering Company's
Contract No. KJ-021, Gypsum Board, Lath and Plaster, in the
increased amount of $1,800. 00, for New Detention Facility.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 01-029-003 to Allen's Environmental Equipment's
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Contract No. KJ-029, Waste Water Treatment Plant Final Design and
Construction, in the increased amount of $2, 600. 00, for the New
Detention Facility.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 06-001-019 to H. Angelo & Company's Contract No.
RS-001, Construction, in the increased amount of $981. 00, for the
Public Storage Building.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board adopted the following Resolution recommending
enforcement of existing laws for control of offenders during
Fantasy Fest.
RESOLUTION NO. 384-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Islamorada All
Tackle Bonefish Tournament for an amount not to exceed $2,850.00,
Fiscal Year 1994, Two Penny, on October 10 through 15, 1993.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Bluewater Tackle
of the Keys, Inc. , for an amount not to exceed $6, 500. 00, Fiscal
Year 1994, Two Penny, covering the Key Largo Sailfish Showdown on
November 16 through 22 , 1993 .
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Little Palm Island
for an amount not to exceed $4, 000. 00, Fiscal Year 1994, Two
Penny, covering the Little Palm Island Grand Slam Tournament on
November 7 through 10, 1993 .
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Islamorada
Charterboat Association, Inc. , for an amount not to exceed
$6, 000. 00, Fiscal Year 1994, Two Penny, covering Islamorada
Sailfish Tournament for a period from November 30, 1993 through
December 5, 1993 .
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Cheeca Lodge for
an amount not to exceed $4,500. 00, Fiscal Year 1994, Two Penny,
covering the Presidential Sailfish Tournament on January 20
through 22, 1994.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Lower Keys
Chamber of Commerce for an amount not to exceed $2 ,360. 00, Fiscal
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Year 1994, Two Penny, covering the 7th Annual Island Art Fair on
December 11 through 12, 1993 .
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Redbone, Inc. ,
for an amount not to exceed $10, 000. 00, Fiscal Year 1994, Two
Penny, covering the Mercury Outboard's Redbone Tournament on
November 5 through 7, 1993 .
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Friends of
Islamorada Area State Parks, Inc. , for an amount not to exceed
$12,000. 00, Fiscal Year 1994, Two Penny, covering the Indian Key
Festival on October 9 through 10, 1993 .
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Old Island
Restoration Foundation, Inc. , for an amount not to exceed
$6, 000. 00, Fiscal Year 1994, Two Penny covering the House and
Garden Tours for a period from December 1993 through March 1994.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Key West Players,
Inc. , for an amount not to exceed $2, 000. 00, Fiscal Year 1994,
Two Penny, covering the Key West Craft Show on January 29 through
30, 1994.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Patrons of Bach
for an amount not to exceed $3, 000. 00, Fiscal Year 1994, Two
Penny, covering the Patrons of Bach Festival, for a period from
December 1993 through May 1994.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Red Barn Studio,
Inc. , for an amount not to exceed $20,298.80, Fiscal Year 1994,
Two Penny, covering the Red Barn Theatre Festival, for a period
of 37 weeks from November 1993 through July 1994.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Key West Players,
Inc. , for an amount not to exceed $16,249. 00, Fiscal Year 1994,
Two Penny, covering the Waterfront Theatre Festival, for a period
from October 1993 through June 1994.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Tournament Bait
and Tackle, for an amount not to exceed $6,500.00, Fiscal Year
1994, Two Penny, from November 9 through 14, 1993, covering the
Marathon Sailfish Classic.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
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Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Keys
Community College for an amount not to exceed $18,749.00, Fiscal
Year 1994, Two Penny, covering the Tennessee Williams Fine Arts
Center Festival, for a period from November 1993 through April
1994.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 385-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval for Commissioner Reich to attend
the National Association of Counties Environmental Protection
Agency Conference in Washington, D.C. , on October 7-9, 1993, as a
newly appointed number of NACO's Environment, Energy, Land Use
Steering Committee.
Board granted approval of the appointment of the
Property Appraiser, the Honorable Ervin Higgs, or his
representative, as a member of the Emergency Management Team for
the purpose of assessing property damages after a disaster(s) .
Board ratified Governor Chile's appointment of Bettye
Chaplin of Marathon, Florida, to the Monroe County Housing
Authority.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval of payment of the following
invoices:
1. Public Financial Management, Inc. - Financial
Advisory Services for the month of August, 1993, in
the amount of $2,558.00.
2 . Rosenman & Colin - Professional Services re: the
Monroe County Translator System, in the amount of
$723 .50.
3 . Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey, Crosland
& Bramnick, P.A. , for Professional Services through
8/27/93, in the amount of $6, 341. 52 .
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COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND (501) , #3999-#4002, in the
amount of $23, 006. 30
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (144) , #187-#189, in the
amount of $8,785.45
TRANSLATOR FUND (142) , #424-#426, in the amount of
$195, 126.42
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (107-111, 116-121) , #838-
#841, in the amount of $270,267.73
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND (002) , #485-#489, in
the amount of $26,838.25
FL TRUST FUND (600, 601) , #1050-1051, in the amount of
$5,985. 04
SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE (305) , #154-#155, in
the amount of $285, 905. 07
ROAD AND BRIDGE OPERATING (102) , #06, in the amount of
$626.00
ROAD & BRIDGE (102) SPECIAL PROJECTS, #08, in the
amount of $578.50
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (503) , #250-#252, in the amount
of $65, 999.59
PLANNING,BUILDING, & CODE ENFORCEMENT/
PARKS & BEACHES UNINCORPORATED (148, 147) , #460-#462, in the
amount of $92, 062 . 18
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS (145, 146, 141) , #746-#748, in the
amount of $103,737.27
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS (414) , #335-#340, in the amount of
$1,734, 098. 02
LAW LIBRARY FUND (103) , #417-419, in the amount of
$508.05
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INS FUND (502) , #599-#603, in the
amount of $331,729.05
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001) , #199400-#200982, in the
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amount of $6, 196,780. 39
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND (101) , #1374-#1376, in the
amount of $65,246.42
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (130-134) , #139-#140,
in the amount of $38, 301. 16
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND (401) , #498-#500, in the amount
of $7,910.33
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301) , #650-#652, in the amount
of $284, 182.74
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND (004) , #812-#815,
in the amount of $110,737.20
ROAD & BRIDGE (102) , #784-#786, in the amount of
$142,525.73
MSD JUDGEMENT FEES, #11, in the amount of $485.57
1981 IMPROVEMENT BONDS-INTEREST & SINKING, #66-#67, in
the amount of $2, 324 .88
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Deborah
Harrison, in the amount of $250. 00; Guillermo Marcovici, in the
amount of $400. 00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Candida Cobb, in the amount
of $4,425. 00; Charles Everett, in the amount of $350. 00; Charles
Milligan, in the amount of $477.50; James Dorl, in the amount of
$350. 00; John Rotolo, in the amount of $760. 00; Leighton G.
Morse, in the amount of $2, 122.00; Margaret Broz, in the amount
of $1, 018.97; Margaret Tobin, in the amount of $890.00; Mattson,
Tobin Trust, in the amount of $1,993.94; Stephen Isherwood, in
the amount of $1,545. 00; Timothy Thomes, in the amount of
$1, 156.41; William Kuypers, in the amount of $1,215. 00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Witness Lodging, in the amount of
$520.00; Louis J. Spallone, in the amount of $1,750.00; State of
Florida, in the amount of $72 .25; Quality Inn, in the amount of
$58.30.
REGULAR WITNESS FEES, Witness Payroll, in the amount of
$918. 65.
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COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Amy Landry, in the amount of
$142 . 00; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $1,278. 00;
Carrothers Reporting Service, in the amount of $30. 00; Kathleen
A. Fegers, in the amount of $8, 106.75; Lisa Roeser, in the amount
of $60. 00; Mudrick, Witt, Levy Reporters, in the amount of
$60. 00; Nancy Maleske, in the amount of $519.75; Williams & Hahn
Reporters, in the amount of $276. 10.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Dariusz Krogulski, in the
amount of $30. 00; Jr. Alayon, in the amount of $165.00; Jose R.
Menendez, in the amount of $130. 00; Mark Strosin, in the amount
of $75.00; Sara O'Neal, in the amount of $55. 00; Susan Tellez, in
the amount of $95.00; Wally Morawski, in the amount of $50. 00;
William G. Waddel, in the amount of $125.00;
TRAVEL EXPENSE, Witness Travel, in the amount of
$2, 672 .29
EXPERT WITNESS, Care Center for Mental Health, in the
amount of $250.00; David Nathason, in the amount of $1,350.00;
Guillermo Marcovici, in the amount of $700. 00; Tanju Mishara, in
the amount of $250. 00.
EXTRADITION, in the amount of $5, 118.40.
Board officially approved the Board of County
Commission Minutes of July 14, 21, 22, 23, 27 and 28, 1993 .
Board granted approval to remove the following property
from the Clerk's inventory and granted approval to advertise for
bids:
One Victor Calculator County ID# 0202-127
One Microfilm Viewer County ID# 0201-12
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Kemp & Green, P.A. Certified
Public Accountants, providing for an audit of County records.
Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not present.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution
approving the provision by Comair of groundhandling services for
Gulf stream Airlines at the Key West International Airport.
Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not present.
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RESOLUTION NO. 386-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Safety Director, Rufus Frazier, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by Commissioner
Reich granting authorization to submit a Grant Application to the
Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program for financial assistance to provide shutters, roof
decking and hurricane straps for the Monroe County School Board
Maintenance Facility. Motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Cheal not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to continue to the next Board of County
Commissioners Meeting, Agenda Item C-58 concerning the approval
to advertise for bids for the purchase of an autoclave for use by
Mariners Hospital; Agenda Item C-59 concerning the approval to
advertise for bids for the purchase of a portable X-ray machine
for use by Mariners Hospital. Motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Cheal not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting the approval to advertise three
Public Hearings, to consider an Ordinance creating Chapter 2 .4,
Monroe County Code, in order to provide for definitions;
Providing that a five percent preference for local business
enterprises may be given by the County Commission in the award of
contracts for the purchase of goods, services, or construction of
capital improvements, above the bid of the lowest nonlocal
responsible bidder; Providing for exceptions; Providing for
severability; Providing for repeal of all ordinances inconsistent
herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County
Code; and providing an effective date. Motion carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not present.
Environmental Management Director, Barry Boldissar,
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt the following Resolution
amending the Fiscal Year 1994 Commercial Solid Waste Collection,
Recycling and Disposal Rates for District I. Motion carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 387-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, addressed
the Board concerning receipt of a Letter of Intent for Federal
Aviation Administration funding of the Key West International
Airport terminal project and advised that a DRI would not be
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required. Mr. Horton discussed the receipt of a contract from
the firm of Dames & Moores for a major conditional use for the
Key West International Airport project and indicated the cost was
too high and therefore authorized a local architectural firm to
do an independent estimate for a major conditional use due to
Dames & Moore's proposal being too high. Mr. Horton discussed
the process of considering design alternatives for the Key West
International Airport.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Safety Director, Reggie Paros, addressed the
Board concerning the Emergency Broadcast System. Mr. Paros
advised the Board that Mr. Gail Swofford, a contractor in County
Staff, had re-established and tested the system and found it now
functional. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to prepare an appropriate plaque of
appreciation for Mr. Swofford's work on the Emergency Broadcast
System. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not
present.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
( ) Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Mayor London granting approval to advertise a Request for
Qualifications for an independent entity (sales organization) to
formulate, coordinate, implement, facilitate and participate in
Pow Wow being held in May, 1994, in Miami, Florida. Motion
carried unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval to pay Post, Buckley,
Schuh/Jernigan invoices #28342 of September 30, 1992, and #29777
of July 6, 1993, for a total of $61,733. 00. Motion carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not present.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney, Randy Ludacer, advised the Board of a
ruling of the Third District Court of Appeals on several motions
on the Coamerica vs. Monroe County case. He also advised the
Board that negotiations on the back-up Lease for Pigeon Key was
ongoing. He briefly discussed the proposed ordinance concerning
Mariners Hospital District.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval to advertise an Ordinance
authorizing the Mayor to execute any documents needed to
extinguish the Lease and Operating Agreement between Mariners
Health Care Taxing District and Mariners Hospital (Keys Hospital
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Foundation) ; terminate District Six, and authorize a refund of
taxes paid if Mariners enters into a construction and operating
agreement with South Miami Hospital. Motion carried unanimously,
with Commissioner Cheal not present.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator, Tom Brown, advised that Monroe
County had been dismissed from the law suit concerning an
accident at the Ocean Reef Club. Mr. Brown discussed the filming
of a movie "True Lies" and a request by the movie company Omega
Sector, Inc. , for authorization to perform certain activities
which may violate the County's noise ordinance. Mr. Brown
advised that certain activities would be taking place on
Sugarloaf Beach and the Seven Mile Bridge. Mr. Ron Mobley, of
the Key Largo Volunteer Fire and Rescue addressed the Board.
This matter was referred to the County Administrator for further
review and report back to the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Reich granting approval of the appointment of Scott
Marr to the Tourist Development Council. Motion carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not present.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The Board discussed an offer by the owner of the Big
Pine Key Shopping Center for the sale of additional space in the
shopping center.
MISCELLANEOUS
Chairman of the Nominee Qualifications Review
Committee, Paula Wolgast, addressed the Board concerning the
three nominees for appointment to the Health and Human Services
Board as follows:
Ken Racht - Business Consultant - Key Largo
James Strack - Semi-retired Health Care Consultant -
Islamorada
Bradley Dansby - Retired Air Force (Medical) -
Summerland Key
The Board then proceeded to ballot on the selection of
{ an appointment to the Health and Human Services Board. The Clerk
advised the Board that the results of the ballot indicated that
Ken Racht had been selected.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve the appointment of Ken Racht to
the Health and Human Services Board. Motion carried unanimously,
with Commissioner Cheal not present.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Arthur C. French, Jr. , Ron Mobley, and Linda Mobley, of
the Key Largo Volunteer Fire & Rescue Board of Directors, and Key
Colony Beach Mayor, Samuel Feiner, addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to continue to the next Board of County Commissioner's
Meeting the approval of an Agreement between Monroe County and
Arthur C. French, Jr. , as the Interim Director, of the Fire
Rescue Department. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner
Cheal not present.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Larry Keys, Project Manager, addressed the Board
concerning the schedule for completion of the New Detention
Facility. He advised that the date for substantial completion
was now December 3 , 1993 and the date anticipated for receiving
inmates is January 3, 1994. He advised the Board that the Staff
would keep the Board informed on the progress of the project.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval and authorizing execution
of a Consulting Agreement between Monroe County and Martin E.
Firestone regarding cable television franchise matters, with the
following amendments:
NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Page 6, The CONSULTANT assures the CLIENT that, to the
best of his knowledge, information and belief, the signing of
this Agreement does not create any conflict of interest and that
during the time of this Agreement CONSULTANT will not undertake
representation of any parties to or before CLIENT seeking to
obtain contracts or other benefits from CLIENT.
CONSENT OF DOCUMENTS
Page 6, All documents which are prepared in the
performance of this Agreement are to be, and shall remain, the
property of the COUNTY and shall be delivered to the County
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Administrator at any time upon request and no later than thirty
(30) days after termination of this Agreement.
TIME OF PERFORMANCE AND CANCELLATION
Page 7, The term of this Agreement shall begin with
the date of its execution by CLIENT and shall terminate upon the
third anniversary of the date of such execution, that is three
(3) years from the date of such execution. This Agreement may be
terminated by majority vote of the CLIENT or by the mutual
agreement of the CLIENT and the CONSULTANT, In the event the
CLIENT shall seek to terminate this Agreement, the CLIENT shall
provide the CONSULTANT with thirty (30) days notice of its
intention to terminate.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried, with Commissioner Cheal not present.
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
•000.4-ta. C. it0.0144.-
Deputy Clerk