11/10/1993 Regular 93/492
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, November 10, 1993
Key West
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9: 00 A.M. , on the above date, at Old
City Hall. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioners, Shirley Freeman, Wilhelmina Harvey, Mary Kay Reich
and Mayor London. Absent was Commissioner Cheal. Also present
were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel DeSantis, Deputy Clerk;
Randy Ludacer, County Attorney; Tom Brown, County Administrator;
County Staff; members of the Press and Radio; and the general
public.
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All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to approve Additions, Deletions, and
Corrections to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Cheal not present.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
An Employee of the Month Award was presented to
Virginia Joubert, Facilities Maintenance, Public Works Division,
for the month of July, 1993 .
An Employee of the Month Award was presented to Gary
Jarstfer, Systems Analyst, Management Services Division, for the
month of September, 1993 .
A Plaque of Appreciation was presented to Gayle
Swofford for his role in the restoration of the County's
Emergency Broadcast System.
Mayor London and the Commission made a Presentation to
,- retiring Administrator Tom Brown expressing their appreciation
for his many years of dedicated public service. Incoming County
Administrator Jim Roberts thanked Captain Brown for his
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assistance during the transition.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Mayor London to approve the following items by unanimous consent:
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County
and the Florida Department of Transportation regarding the Key
West International Airport Sewage Treatment Plant/Local Sewer
Hookup Project, Contract No. A4843 .
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County
and the Florida Department of Transportation regarding the Key
West International Airport Terminal Project, Contract No. A5126.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Business Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Independent
Mortgage and Finance Company, Inc. , for office space for the 16th
Judicial Circuit Court Guardianship Program, Law Clerk and
Projects Coordinator.
Board granted approval to remove the following surplus
property from the Property Appraiser's inventory and advertise
for bids:
Typewriter County ID #0400-683
Board granted approval to purchase food and supplies in
the amount of $500. 00 utilizing the Board of County Commissioners
Promotional 5000 Account for the Bay Point Park Dedication
scheduled for Saturday, November 20, 1993 .
Board granted approval to Award of Bid and enter into a
Contract with J.A. Larocco Enterprises for construction of the
Lower Matecumbe Paved Pathway in the amount of $172,436.40 and
authorized Mayor to execute same.
Board granted approval of Change Order No. 2 to
Sombrero Boulevard Bike Path in the amount of $4, 193 . 08 and
authorized Mayor to execute same.
Board granted approval for the Facilities Maintenance
Director to send a Certified Letter terminating the Tenancy At
Will with Hank Arnold regarding vacating and removal of the
trailer located on Sombrero Beach.
Board granted approval of Change Order No. 1 to D & J
Industries, Inc. , in the amount of $3,500. 00 for the Marathon
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Library Roof.
Board granted approval, per Public Works Staff
recommendation, to award items numbers one thru sixteen to the
highest bidder; place item number seventeen back into service to
replace another existing Public Works vehicle which has recently
been tagged, and is in much worse condition; and reject bids and
readvertise items eighteen, nineteen and twenty due to bids were
too low. Said listing of items are attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
execution of an Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and
the City of Key West for the Key West Police Department Drug
Abuse Resistance Education Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 456-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
execution of an Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and
the Florida Department of Community Affairs for the Fiscal Year
1994 Anti-Drug Abuse Sheriff's Department D.A.R.E. Program, Grant
No. 94-CJ-1Z-11-54-01-121.
RESOLUTION NO. 457-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
execution of a Grant Agreement between Monroe County and the
Department of Community Affairs for the Fiscal Year 1994 Anti-
Drug Abuse Program Administration, Grant No. 94-CJ-1Z-11-54-01-
123 .
RESOLUTION NO. 458-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
execution of a Grant Agreement between Monroe County and the
Department of Community Affairs for the Fiscal Year 1994 Anti-
Drug Abuse Keys West Police Department D.A.R.E. Program, Contract
No. 94-CJ-1Z-11-54-01-131.
RESOLUTION NO. 459-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
execution of a Grant Agreement with the Department of Community
Affairs for the Fiscal Year 1994 Anti-Drug Abuse Pretrial Service
Drug Diversion and Treatment Program, Contract No. 94-CJ-1Z-11-
54-01-132 .
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RESOLUTION NO. 460-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds for Fiscal Year 1993 .
RESOLUTION NO. 461-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for new grants for Fiscal Year
1994 - Environmental Management Division.
RESOLUTION NO. 462-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 463-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to pay for flowers for Mr. Hank
Kokenzie out of the Board of County Commissioners promotional
account.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds for Fiscal Year 1994.
RESOLUTION NO. 464-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 465-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 466 -1993
RESOLUTION NO. 467-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 468-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 469-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 470-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 471-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 472-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to remove the following surplus
property from the Marathon Airport Inventory and advertise for
bids:
Tractor w/Canopy & 72 Mower County ID#2400-59
Board granted approval to rescind Board action of June
16, 1993, wherein Rol Trucking was awarded bid and approval of
Agreement for Transportation of Recyclable Materials.
Board granted approval to purchase three (3) 9-1-1
logging recorders from Dictaphone Corporation, Florida State
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Contract #725-630-90-1.
Board granted approval of Bid Proposal from G. A. Food
Service to continue providing Bayshore Manor with Food Service
from January 1, 1994 thru December 31, 1994.
Board granted approval to grant bid and authorized
execution of a Contract between Monroe County and G. A. Food
Service, Inc. , for the Monroe County Nutrition Program Congregate
and Home Delivered Meals, from January 1, 1994 thru December 31,
1994.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Federal Express
Corporation, for space at the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval to remove the following surplus
property from the inventory of the Supervisor of Elections
inventory ad advertise for bids:
Power Supply County ID # 0701-014
Desk County ID #0702-270
Computer Processor County ID #0702-327
Air-conditioner County ID #0702-136
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
execution of a Grant Agreement with the Department of Community
Affairs for the Fiscal Year 1994 Anti-Drug Abuse Life Center
Alcohol/Drug Recovery Project, Contract No. 94-CJ-1Z-11-54-01-
122 .
RESOLUTION NO. 473-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution urging the
Legislature of the State of Florida to reform the Worker's
Compensation System.
RESOLUTION NO. 474-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for the
continuation of the contamination assessment of the Plantation
Key Fueling Facility to include the replacement of all
contaminated soil, install additional monitoring wells, and
perform additional tests.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between the U.S. Navy and Monroe County for
Animal Control Services for which the U.S. Navy pays Monroe
County $400. 00 per month.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
-'` Receipt of Unanticipated Funds, Fiscal Year 1994.
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RESOLUTION NO. 475-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds, Fiscal Year 1993 .
RESOLUTION NO. 476-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 421-1993, concerning the Communications Grant.
RESOLUTION NO. 477-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds, Fiscal Year 1994.
RESOLUTION NO. 478-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
` RESOLUTION NO. 479-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 480-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 481-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 482-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 483-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 484-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 485-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 486-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 487-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 488-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 489-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 490-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 491-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 492-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 493-1993
RESOLUTION NO. 494-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds, Fiscal Year 1993 .
RESOLUTION NO. 495-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 422-1993 , concerning Medical/Rescue Equipment
l Project Grant.
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RESOLUTION NO. 496-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to rescind
Resolution No. 424-1993 .
RESOLUTION NO. 497-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds, Fiscal Year 1994, and granted
approval to replace vehicle #0940-214 which was a total loss due
to an accident in Plantation Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 498-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Section 11-1 (a) , Monroe County Code, in order to provide
that the speed limit on Trinidad Road and West Indies Drive on
Ramrod Key shall be twenty-five miles per hour; Providing for
severability; Providing the repeal of all ordinance inconsistent
herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code
of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 01-013-004 to Norment Ind. /G.B. Manchester's
Contract No. KJ-013 , Security Systems, for the New Detention
Facility, in the increased amount of $5, 065. 51.
Board granted approval to negotiate Contracts with
PSI/Jammal for Threshold Inspections, Quality Control Testing,
and Subsurface Investigations; and Petsche & Associates for
Surveying services for Capital Improvement projects.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Marina Del Mar,
covering the Coconuts Roundup Tournament, for an amount not to
exceed $4, 500. 00, Fiscal Year 1994, Two Penny, on August 26-28,
1994.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Marina Del Mar,
covering the Coconuts Dolphin Tournament, for an amount not to
exceed $8, 000. 00, Fiscal Year 1994, Two Penny, on May 19-22,
1994.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Friends of Fort
Zachary Taylor, Inc. , covering Civil War Days for an amount not
to exceed $8,500. 00, Fiscal Year 1994, Two Penny, on February 26-
27, 1994.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Islamorada Ladies
Sailfish Tournament, Inc. , covering Ladies Sailfish Tournament,
for an amount not to exceed $3 , 500.00, Fiscal Year 1994, Two
Penny, on February 1-3, 1994 .
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Redbone, Inc. ,
covering the Mariner Outboards ' Southernmost Light Tackle Anglers
Masters (S.L.A.M. ) Tournament, for an amount not to exceed
$6, 000.00, Fiscal Year 1994, Two Penny, on September 17-19, 1994.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Little Palm Island,
covering the Little Palm Island Grand Slam All Release Fishing
Tournament, for an amount not to exceed $5, 000. 00, Fiscal Year
1994, Two Penny, on June 12-15, 1994.
; Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Greater Marathon
Chamber of Commerce, covering the Pirates in Paradise, for an
amount not to exceed $7, 000. 00, Fiscal Year 1994, Two Penny, on
May 19-22, 1994.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Key West Art
Center, Inc. , covering the Old Island Days Art Festival, for an
amount not to exceed $2, 000. 00, Fiscal Year 1994, Two Penny, on
February 26-27, 1994 .
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Marathon Community
Theatre, covering the Marathon Community Theatre Festival, for an
amount not to exceed $5, 000. 00, Fiscal Year 1994, Two Penny, on
November 1993 through April 1994 .
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Key West Literary
Seminar, Inc. , covering the Literary Seminar Festival, for an
amount not to exceed $9, 000. 00, Fiscal Year 1994, Two Penny, on
December 1993 through May 1994.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Key West Fishing
Tournament, covering the Key West & Lower Keys Fishing
Tournament, for an amount not to exceed $26, 000. 00, Fiscal Year
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1994, Two Penny, on May 1, 1994 through November 30, 1994.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Tavernier Creek
Marina, covering the 13th Annual Tavernier Creek Dolphin Rodeo
Tournament, for an amount not to exceed $5, 000. 00, Fiscal Year
1994, Two Penny, on June 10-12 , 1994 .
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Key West Business
Guild, covering the Christmas by the Sea 1993, for an amount not
to exceed $30, 000. 00, Fiscal Year 1993 , DAC I, Third Penny.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
seven (7) months Contract with Cellet Travel Services, Inc. ,
commencing October 1, 1993 and terminating April 1, 1994, in an
amount not to exceed $23 , 331. 00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Lower Keys
Chamber of Commerce, covering the Dolphin for Youth Fishing
Tournament, for an amount not to exceed $2, 500. 00, Fiscal Year
1994, Two Penny, on June 11, 1994 .
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Lower Keys
Chamber of Commerce, covering the Underwater Music Festival and
Chamber Seafood Fest, for an amount not to exceed $6,900. 00,
Fiscal Year 1994, Two Penny, on July 9, 1994 .
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Key Largo Dolphin
Derby, Inc. , covering the Key Largo Dolphin Derby Fishing
Tournament, for an amount not to exceed $3 ,500. 00, Fiscal Year
1994, Two Penny, on July 8-9, 1994.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 440-1993 , concerning the Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 498A-1993
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 499-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of the appointment of John Rolli
to the Code Enforcement Board replacing Fred Sellers who resign
from the Code Enforcement Board.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval of the following appointments to
the Monroe County Fine Arts Council of the Florida Keys:
Robert Ebert to replace Dr. Charles F. Troxel
whose term expired.
Eliza Ann Warren to replace David Mitchell who
resigned.
Tom Vellanti to replace Marie Madigan who resigned.
M. Ann Lynch to replace Herbert Speigel who resigned.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board granted approval of the following Fines and
Forfeitures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Care Center for
Mental Health, in the amount of $500. 00; Tanju Mishara, in the
amount of $250. 00; Deborah Harrison, in the amount of $500.00;
Guillermo Marcovici, in the amount of $1, 350. 00; and David
Nathanson, in the amount of $300. 00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Candida Cobb, in the amount
of $350. 00; Charles Milligan, in the amount of $3 , 762 . 50; Diana
Curtis-Reif, in the amount of $903 . 00; Franklin Greenman, in the
amount of $1,420.80; Gerald Pletan, in the amount of $350. 00;
Jason Smith, in the amount of $2 , 125.00; Roberta Fine, in the
amount of $3, 822 .75; and Stephen Isherwood, in the amount of
$1,200. 00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Witness Lodging, in the amount of
$70.00; Louis J. Spallone, in the amount of $250. 00; State of
Florida, in the amount of $150. 15; Palm Beach County Sheriff's
Department, in the amount of $12 . 30; and Broward County Sheriff's
Department, in the amount of $13 . 00.
REGULAR WITNESS FEES, Witness Payroll, in the amount of
$1, 144. 00.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Amy Landry, in the amount of
$1, 093 .50; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $471.75;
Atlantic Reporting Service, in the amount of $99.00; Carrothers
Reporting Service, in the amount of $46.75; Florida Keys
Reporting, in the amount of $30. 00; Kathleen A. Fegers, in the
amount of $2, 254 .50; Nancy Maleske, in the amount of $607.50;
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Reanie Hill, in the amount of $20. 00; Sandra Johnson, in the
amount of $456.50; and Tara Martin, in the amount of $919. 80
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Eva Carbone, in the amount
of $215. 00; J.R. Alayon, in the amount of $145.00; Jose R.
Menendez, in the amount of $225. 00; Juan Borges, in the amount of
$80. 00; Marie Penot, in the amount of $25. 00; Sara O'Neal, in the
amount of $45. 00; Susan Tellez, in the amount of $65. 00; Wally
Morawski, in the amount of $60. 00; William G. Waddel, in the
amount of $130. 00; and Ute Rhode, in the amount of $90.00
TRAVEL EXPENSE, Witness Travel, in the amount of
$1,767.40.
EXPERT WITNESS, Dr. Harry Krop, in the amount of
$600.00; and I. Bruce Frumkin, in the amount of $807.50.
EXTRADITION, in the amount of $1, 318. 10.
Board granted approval of the following Warrants:
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND (501) , #4008-#4011, in the
amount of $34, 296.30
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (144) , #194-#196, in the
amount of $53 , 360. 39.
TRANSLATOR FUND (142) , #431-#450, in the amount of
$7,971.90.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (107-111, 116-121) , #845-
#850, in the amount of $262 , 582 .72 .
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND (002) , #493-#495, in
the amount of $23 ,929. 63 .
FL TRUST FUND (600, 601) , #1055-1056, in the amount of
$906.52 .
SALES TAX BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE (305) , #159-#161, in
the amount of $923 ,260. 36.
ROAD AND BRIDGE OPERATING (102) , #791-795, in the
amount of $104, 109 . 34 .
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (503) , #257-#261, in the amount
of $116,762.74 .
PLANNING,BUILDING, & CODE ENFORCEMENT/
PARKS & BEACHES UNINCORPORATED (148, 147) , #467-#469, in
the amount of $176, 068 . 37 .
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MSD TAXING DISTRICTS (145, 146, 141) , #756-#760, in the
amount of $249, 532 .73 .
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS (414) , #347-#353, in the amount of
$144,287. 95.
LAW LIBRARY FUND (103) , #422-423 , in the amount of
$1, 148.88.
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INS FUND (502) , #610-#617, in the
amount of $594,749.82 .
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001) , #201999-#203348, in the
amount of $10,538,417.78.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND (101) , #1383-#1389, in the
amount of $2,244, 655. 68.
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (130-134) , #143-#146,
in the amount of $5,894 . 54 .
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND (401) , #507-#511, in the amount
of $162 ,970.90.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301) , #658-#661, in the amount
of $687,874 . 84.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND (004) , #820-#850,
in the amount of $657, 116. 32 .
VENETIAN SHORES SPEC RD DIST (149) , #0047-0048, in the
amount of $4, 375.71.
Board officially approved the following Minutes of the
Board of County Commissioner's Meetings:
September 9, 16, 28 & 29, 1993 .
Board granted approval to remove the following items
from the inventory of the Clerk of Court and advertise for bids:
Three (3) Bell & Howell microfilm viewers
County ID #s 0202-11, 0202-13 , 0202-14
Board granted approval of Clerk of Court, Danny L.
Kolhage's Constitutional Officers Financial Report.
Board granted approval of Property Appraiser, Ervin A.
Higgs' Constitutional Officers Financial Report.
Board granted approval of Sheriff Richard D. Roth's
Constitutional Officers Financial Report.
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Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not
present.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting authorization to execute an Airport
Agreement between Monroe County and Diane M. Heberle d/b/a The
Airport Gift Shop. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner
Cheal not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting authorization to execute a Joint
Participation Agreement between Monroe County and Florida
Department of Transportation regarding a Planning
Studies/Consulting Services. Motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Cheal not present.
Public Works Director, Dent Pierce, addressed the
Board. After Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Freeman and seconded by Mayor London granting approval to reject
bids received for janitorial services at the Monroe County
Courthouse, Monroe County Courthouse Annex and Guardian Ad Litem
Building; and granted authorization to combine same and advertise
for one Contract. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner
Cheal not present.
Nancy Graham, Branch Manager of American Red Cross of
the Lower Keys; Directing Attorney for Legal Services of the
Florida Keys, Paulette Ettachild; Leslee Keys, representing the
Historic Florida Keys Preservation Board; Louis LaTorre, Director
of Social Services; Mel Levitt, Public Works Director, Dent
Pierce; and County Administrator Jim Roberts, addressed the
Board, concerning the approval to, remodel an area of Truman
School to accommodate and move Legal Services and Red Cross from
the Armory Building. This matter was referred to Staff. The
Mayor appointed Commissioner Harvey to serve as liaison to the
City of Key West on this issue.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, Peter Horton; City of Key
West Grant Liaison, Joan Borel; Dan McClure, and Randy Ludacer,
addressed the Board, concerning a request from the City of Key
West to remove exotic vegetation from airport property. Motion
was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner
Reich directing Staff to negotiate with the City of Key West to
replace exotics with natives on a fifty/fifty cost basis. Motion
carried unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman directing Mr. Horton to proceed with the
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City's request for removal of the exotics based on his review and ..,
approval. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal
not present.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Tourist Development Council Office Manager, Lynda
Stuart, addressed the Board, concerning the status of the U.S.
Women's Challenge. County Attorney, Randy Ludacer, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey directing the County Attorney to terminate
the Contract for the Whitbread Race, with cause. Motion carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not present.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK
Engineering Director, Dave Koppel, County
Administrator, Tom Brown, and Clerk of Court Danny L.Kolhage,
addressed the Board concerning the Card Sound Road Project.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval to award Bid and enter
into a Contract with Florida Rock and Sand for Card Sound Road
Reconstruction and Environmental Mitigation in the amount of
$3, 123 ,718. 00 and granted authorization for Mayor to execute
same. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not
present.
Bud Post, of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan discussed
the Card Sound Bridge project.
MISCELLANEOUS
Special Programs Director of the Monroe County Housing
Authority, Roger Braun, gave a presentation on the Home Ownership
Program.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey adopting the following Resolution, as
amended, authorizing the execution of a Grant Agreement between
Monroe County and the Department of Community Affairs for the
Elderly Homeowner Rehabilitation Program. Said Amendment as
follows:
Section 3 . Delete the words "or such fund as deemed
appropriate by the County" at the end of the sentence. Motion
carried unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 500-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution amending
the Local Housing Assistance Plan Eligibility (Threshold) and
section criteria for eligible recipients. Motion carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 501-1993
See Res. Book No. 118 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Reich granting authorization to execute a Lease
Agreement, as amended, between Monroe County and the Marathon
Flying Club for hangar space at the Marathon Airport. Said
Amendment as follows:
Page 4, Add Section 8 . Upon execution of the lease,
the improvements shall become the property of the County or be
removed by the lessee. Motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Cheal not present.
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 did not convene, due to the fact
that a quorum was not present.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
County Attorney, Randy Ludacer and Attorney Larry
Erskin, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner Freeman granting authorization
to execute Easement and Operation Agreement Right of First
Refusal between Monroe County and Michael Weisser concerning the
Big Pine Key Library space at the Big Pine Key Library Shopping
Center, and also granted authorization to execute Buy/Sell
Agreement between Monroe County and Michael Weisser for shopping
center spaces to become the Big Pine Key Library. Motion carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not present.
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CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - MK/G
Project Manager, Larry Keys, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by Commissioner
Reich granting approval and authorizing execution of a Change
Order 01-010-012 to Lake Plumbing, Inc. 's Contract No. KJ-010,
Plumbing, for the New Detention Facility, in the increased amount
of $441. 00.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution
of Contract JS-99G, Design, for the partial renovation of Truman
School to Gonzalez Architects, pending legal sufficiency. Motion
carried unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not present.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey directing the County Administrator in
conjunction with Morrison Knudsen/Gerrits, to come back to the
Board with a plan relating to the Stock Island property. Motion
carried unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not present.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval and authorizing execution
of Change Order No. 01-026-005 to Roman Caulking's Contract No.
KJ-026, Sealants, for the New Detention Facility, in the
increased amount of $4,709. 00. Motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Cheal not present.
SOUNDING BOARD
Breezeswept Beach Estates Civic Association Director,
Bill Gordon, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Mayor
London and seconded by Commissioner Reich directing the County
Attorney to prepare an appropriate Resolution concerning the road
name change from Trinidad Road to West Indies Drive in Ramrod
Key, Monroe County, and bring back to the Board for adoption.
Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not present.
Nancy Holtkamp, representing Key West Theatre Festival,
addressed the Board concerning Monroe County's participation in
Partners in Education. No official action was taken.
Walter Crumbley and Robbie Reckwendt, representing
Robbie's Safe Harbor Marina, and Freeman R. Bateman, Sr. ,
representing Captain Cliff' s Seafood Marketing and Morgan Shrimp
Packers King Shrimp, addressed the Board, concerning the purchase
and/or repair of Shrimp Road, Stock Island. No official action
was taken.
Glen Owens, representing the Porpoise Point
Neighborhood Association, addressed the Board, concerning repairs
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to Porpoise Point and Similar Sound streets. No official action
was taken.
Dona Merritt, Land Use Consultant of Triad Planning and
Management Corporation, addressed the Board, concerning a letter
in support of State purchase of Key Largo Lodge. No official
action was taken.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney, Randy Ludacer, discussed a Final
Judgment regarding Case No. 90-20410-CA-18, Out Island
Properties, Inc. , f/k/a Key Largo Lodge, Inc. , and H.M.G. of Key
Largo, Inc. , v. Monroe County. Motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner Freeman that no rehearing or
appeal be taken on this case. Motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Cheal not present.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, and Code
Enforcement Director, Marty Arnold, addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman granting approval of a settlement of a Code Enforcement
Board lien on the property of Alex and Irene Butchkowsky in the
amount of $2, 500. 00. 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.
Public Information Manager, Rick Bernskoetter,
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman adopting the Administrative
Policies for the operation of Monroe County Cable Channel 16.
Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not present.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting the approval to advertise an
Ordinance amending Section 6-64 (c) , Monroe County; Providing for
changes in the insurance requirements for contractors to comply
with the State requirement; Providing for severability; Providing
for repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code; and providing an
effective date.
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Safety Director, Reggie Paros, and Clerk of
Court Danny L. Kolhage, addressed the Board, concerning
clarification concerning the performance of fire department and
ambulance services ' annual audits. This matter was referred to
the Clerk for a recommendation.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney, Randy Ludacer, addressed the Board,
concerning a letter dated November 1, 1993 to the Honorable J.
Jefferson Overby, Chief Circuit Judge, regarding Monroe County's
relationship with the Judiciary.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Reich discussed the authorization for
Florida Keys Electric Co-op to install a street light at the
entrance to the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center at
93600 Overseas Highway (bayside) in Tavernier. Motion was made
by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
granting authorization and requesting the County to apply for
permit with the Department of Transportation for the driveway at
the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center. Motion carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not present. The appointment
of an official Monroe County Board of County Commissioner
representative to the South Florida Water Management District was
postponed.
Commissioner Freeman discussed the Swearing-In
Ceremonies and made some suggestions for next year. This matter
was referred to the County Administrator for review.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman clarifying the official Board of County
Commissioners meeting minutes of October 19, 1993 , Page 93/454
concerning property acquisition for an Upper Keys Youth Club,
indicating the intent of this motion to rescind the Board's
previous direction on July 27, 1993 , to conduct appraisals and
negotiate a purchase contract to acquire improved property for an
Upper Keys Youth Club. Additionally, authorizing the initiation
of appraisals, site surveys and to enter property acquisition
negotiations for possible acquisition of the Marr, Settler's
Park, Haggai or Snapper Cay properties. Motion carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Cheal not present.
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Public Information Manager, Rick Bernskoetter, informed
the Board of the upcoming Turkey Point Evacuation Drill scheduled
for December 15, 1993, in which Florida Power & Light, and
Dade/Monroe Counties Emergency Management will be participating.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
Lola- C. Q146.4%-4)
Deputy Clerk
ITEM # YEAR DESCRIPTION UNIT # BIDDER BID PRICE
1 N/A CONTINENTAL 001 KEN MCCALLISTER 175 . 00
GENERATOR
2 1958 60 KW GENERATOR 376 JOHN THRELKELD 650 . 00
3 1962 75 KW GENERATOR 8-D-62 KEN MCCALLISTER 1090 .00
4 1962 75 KW GENERATOR 158-G-67 DOLPHIN RESEARCH 1678 . 00
5 1965 100 KW DELCO 22-H-65 CLIFF FULLON 810. 00
GENERATOR
6 1967 115 KW GENERATOR 158-G-67 JOHN THRELKELD 650 .00
7 1983 FORD TRACTOR 0940-88A HARRY LUDWIG 1875 . 00
8 1982 FORD DUMP TRUCK 0944-2 TOPPINO' S 4626 . 00
9 1984 10 TON JACK 0901-008 HARRY LUDWIG 105 .00
10 1984 DIPLOMAT 1005-27 SHIELA 202 .00
SCHNAEDELBACK
11 1984 DIPLOMAT 3000-36 KEN TEEPLE 300 . 36
12 1984 DIPLOMAT 0903-496 HENRY ARROYO SR. 553 . 87
13 N/A TRANSPORT TRAILER N/A KEN TEEPLE 26 .26
14 1981 AIR FLOOR JACK 0915-003 HARRY LUDWIG .150 .00
15 1984 DIPLOMAT 0903-534 DIETERICH GENTIS 251 .50
16 1984 DIPLOMAT 3000-63 DIETERICH GENTIS 201 . 50
17 1987 DIPLOMAT 3200-50 PAUL MAGAEE 933 . 00
18 1972 MACK TRACTOR 4102-265 JEROME BAKER 1727 .00
19 1978 TRANS . TRAILER 4102-320 HARRY LUDWIG 1755 . 00
20 1973 FORD TRACTOR 0940-315 GEORGE BLAZE 856 .00
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