02/21/2001 Regular
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
2001141
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, February 21,2001
Key Largo, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
10:00 A.M., on the above date at the Key Largo Library. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioner 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;
Suzanne Hutton, Assistant County Attorney; County Staff, members of the press and radio; and
the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDmONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson
granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTA nON OF AWARDS
Mayor's Proclamation recognizing the month of February, 2001 as Library Lovers Month.
Mayor's Proclamation recognizing the month of March, 2001 as Seagrass Awareness
Month.
Mayor's Proclamation recognizing the month of February, 2001 as National Black History
Month.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar
granting approval of the following items:
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Interlocal
Agreement between Monroe County and the Monroe County School Board to provide funding
for maintenance of recreational facilities at Sugarloaf School and Key Largo Elementary.
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Board granted conceptual approval to provide $5,000 to the Monroe County School
Board toward a new playground and/or playground equipment for Sugarloaf School.
Board granted approval to award bid and issue a Purchase Order in the amount of
$69,864.00 to the low bidder, Atlantic Truck Center, for the purchase of one (1) new fuel tanker
truck.
Board granted approval to piggyback on previous bid and purchase one (1) new Case
621C Wheel Loader from Briggs Equipment Company, Inc. (f/k/a Coastline Equipment
Company) in the amount of $76,784.00.
Board granted approval for the in-house Road Department paving crew to resurface South
Layton Drive, an additional unpaved area adjacent to South Layton Drive, and Sands Lane, for
the City of Layton; the cost of this project will be reimbursed by the City of Layton upon
completion.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Lease Agreement
between Monroe County and Toppino's Inc. concerning vacant land to hold vegetative waste and
hurricane debris, if needed during emergencies, at the rate of$255 per acre per day.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and RMS International for emergency generator inspections, maintenance and
repair for one additional year with no increase over last year's contract price.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the correction of Lease Amendment
between Monroe County and L. H. Kephart d/b/a Eaton Street Professional Center, approved
December 13,2000, item 3, adjusting the time for dumpster fee increase commencing December
1,2000, and ending November 30,2004.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and Synagro Southeast, Inc. for the Operation and Maintenance Service Contract
for the Wastewater Treatment Facility at the Monroe County Detention Center, 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 months available.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, Inc. for wastewater treatment
processing from the Marathon Detention Facility.
Board granted approval to rescind Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Deputy
Mark Taylor effective December 30, 2000 and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement with a
Sheriff Deputy appointed by Sheriff Richard D. Roth to reside in the Stiglitz House located at
Watson Field using the new rate structure of$425/mo ($229.06 rent and $195.94 utilities-
sewer/septic, electricity and solid waste collection service).
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Board granted approval authorizing Conch Cruiser's Inc. (Higgs Beach), to make site
improvements as outlined under Sections 17, 18 & 19 of the Lease Agreement, contingent upon
lessee abiding by all sections of the Lease Agreement and obtaining all applicable City, County,
State and Federal permits as required. Improvements are as follows: 1. Installation ofa Tiki Hut
to sell beverages (NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PERMITTED); 2. Installation of a fence
around the back door, restrooms, ice machine and liquor storage of the restaurant; 3. Reinstall
front door canopy.
Board granted approval of the monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County
Administrator.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement, Contract No.
0IHM-4R-11-54-15-009, between Monroe County and the State of Florida, Department of
Community Affairs in acceptance of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds for the FEMA
Project 1259-0019, Gato Building Retrofitting Project.
Board granted approval to authorized execution of Renewal Contracts between Monroe
County and Bert Bender & Associates Architect, P.A. and William P. Horn, Architect, P.A. for
AlE services for construction projects costing $500,000.00 or less.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County
and Bender & Associates Architect, P.A. to perform architect/engineering services for renovation
of the Old Mariner's Hospital.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute an EMS
County Grant Application and related request for grant distribution to the State of Florida
Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
RESOLUTION NO. 052-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. concerning the issuance and utilization
of automated external defibrillator.
Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Maintenance of
Fire/Rescue Vehicles Agreement between Monroe County, acting as the governing board for the
Municipal Services Taxing District #6, and Fire Tech Repair Service, Inc. for maintenance of
Fire/Rescue vehicles, semi-annual inspections, preventative maintenance, and unscheduled
maintenance resulting from malfunction or failure.
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.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement
between Monroe County and Diamond Detective Agency, Inc. to continue security services at
Duck Key at a rate of$15.34 per hour on a month to month basis, until a new Contract can be
awarded through the competitive bid process.
Board granted approval to close Fund 202, 1993 Refunding Improvement Bonds (1983)
and approval of equity transfer of residual funds to the General Fund.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 4th Amendment to Agreement
between Monroe County and Public Financial Management, Inc. for financial advisor services to
Monroe County.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Addendum to Agreement between
Monroe County and Buccaneer Courier to exercise 1 st renewal option, Section 8 of current
Contract for courier service.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds, Receipt of
Unanticipated Funds, Rescinding and Amending Resolutions:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.1).
RESOLUTION NO. 053-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 407-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No.2).
RESOLUTION NO. 054-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 408-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No.3).
RESOLUTION NO. 055-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 409-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No.4).
RESOLUTION NO. 056-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 410-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No.5).
RESOLUTION NO. 057-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 411-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No.6).
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RESOLUTION NO. 058-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 412-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No.7).
RESOLUTION NO. 059-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.8).
RESOLUTION NO. 060-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.9).
RESOLUTION NO. 061-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 062-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 063-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 064-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 065-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt ofUoanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 066-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
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RESOLUTION NO. 067-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 068-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 069-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 070-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 071-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 072-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 073-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 074-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 075-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
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RESOLUTION NO. 076-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 077-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 078-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 079-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 080-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 081-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 082-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 504-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 083-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 084-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 415-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
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RESOLUTION NO. 085-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 413-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No. 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 086-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 396-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No. 35).
RESOLUTION NO. 087-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 423-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No. 36).
RESOLUTION NO. 088-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 424-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No. 37).
RESOLUTION NO. 089-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 425-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No. 38).
RESOLUTION NO. 090-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 422-2000 (OMB Schedule Item No. 39).
RESOLUTION NO. 091-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 40).
RESOLUTION NO. 092-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 41).
RESOLUTION NO. 093-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 42).
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RESOLUTION NO. 094-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 43).
RESOLUTION NO. 095-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 44).
RESOLUTION NO. 096-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 45).
RESOLUTION NO. 097-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 46).
RESOLUTION NO. 098-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 47).
RESOLUTION NO. 099-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 48).
RESOLUTION NO. 100-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 49).
RESOLUTION NO. 101-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 50).
RESOLUTION NO. 102-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 51).
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RESOLUTION NO. 103-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 52).
RESOLUTION NO. 104-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 53).
RESOLUTION NO. 105-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 54).
RESOLUTION NO. 106-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 55).
RESOLUTION NO. 107-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 56).
RESOLUTION NO. 108-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 57).
RESOLUTION NO. 109-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Amendment between
Monroe County and Literacy Volunteers of America, Monroe County, correcting amount from
$10,732.00 to $9,232.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Amendment between
Monroe County and Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, correcting amount from $10,057.00 to
$8,557.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and Rural Health Network of Monroe County to provide outreach and promotional
activities for the Florida Healthy Kids Program.
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Board granted approval of recommendation of Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board to
allocate Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Funds for Juvenile Drug Court.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Property Damage Release, Claim
No. 0104542230101012, discharging Benny H. & Sandra Spalding & Geico Casualty Insurance
Company from any and all claims, actions, causes of action, demands, rights, damages, costs, loss
of service, expenses and compensation whatsoever, which the undersigned now has/have or which
may hereafter accrue on account of or in anyway growing out of any and all known and
unknown, foreseen and unforeseen property damage and the consequences thereof resulting or to
result from the occurrence on or about the 18th day of July, 2000, at or near SR 5 and Tavernier,
Florida.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for Disposal of
Remains between Monroe County and Martin- Vegue and McCluney Funeral Home.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for Disposal of
Remains between Monroe County and Dean-Lopez Funeral Home.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for Disposal of
Remains between Monroe County and Beyer Funeral Home.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2001/2002 Low-Income Home
Energy Assistance Program Federally Funded Subgrant, Contract No. 0IEA-II-54-01-018,
between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Community Affairs.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for CDL
Training/Testing between Monroe County and Fisherman's Hospital for the training and testing of
the hospital's employees to drive school buses for evacuation purposes to be billed at $25.00 per
hour per person for such training and testing.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for CDL
Training/Testing between Monroe County and Lower Key's Medical Center for the training and
testing of the hospital's employees to drive school buses for evacuation purposes to be billed at
$25.00 per hour per person for such training and testing.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Application for a Community
Foundation of the Florida Keys Grant. Grant proposal is for an Emergency (Hurricane) and
Information Program for Senior Clients of the Monroe County Nutrition Program. The due date
for the Grant Application is February 28,2001.
Board granted approval to terminate Inter-Local Agreement (between Monroe County
and the City of Key West) for County Use of Douglass Community Center. May 4. 1993.
authorized by the Commission of the City of Key West Resolution No. 93-171. May 4, 1993 and
Resolution No. 015-1993 of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners; and, approval
to authorize Monroe County to send written notice to the City of Key West, at least thirty (30)
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days prior to the termination, as specified in paragraph 2., Term and Termination of the
Agreement.
Board granted approval to accept and authorized execution of the 2001 Florida Library
Literacy Grant Agreement, Project No. 01-FLL-05, between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and Robinson-Van Vuren, to provide additional Air Traffic Control Tower hours of
service during construction of the taxiway and aircraft aprons, at the Key West International
Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Lease Agreement
between Monroe County and Springboard Enterprises, d/b/a Airport Gift Shop which revises the
location for the gift shop.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease and Concession Agreement
between Monroe County and the Hertz Corporation for operations at the Key West International
Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Subscription Agreement and Order
Form between Monroe County and Lexis-Nexis for subscription to their Newspaper database.
Board granted approval of Workers' Compensation Settlement, Claim No. 1485, date of
injury 10/18/95, in the amount of$192,900.00, inclusive of attorney's fees.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds to
cover the cost to waive purchasing policies and procedures and issue a Purchase Order to Sears
Home Central- Third Generation Plumbing in the amount of$33,800.00 for an engineered
aerobic system at the County Marina in Marathon.
RESOLUTION NO. 110-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
AIRPORTS
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Bids to purchase runway and taxiway
paint striping equipment for the Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Bids to purchase an airport sweeper for
the runway and taxiway.
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MONROE COUNTY JUDICIAL SERVICES
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe
County and Roger Young d/b/a OPMI, Inc., for approximately 1918 square feet of office space
for Family Court Programs' staff; Drug Court Program staff; and Information Systems staff,
starting March 1, 2001.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving the Write off of uncollectible accounts
of the Court Reporter.
RESOLUTION NO. 111-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of disposition of inventory items for the month of February, 2001
in the amount of $84,756.90. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund in the
total amount of$8,867.00 for the following items:
$5,000 This amount will assist the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc., to provide one
way bus tickets to jail releases and other homeless with someone and somewhere to go instead of
the streets, mangroves, bridges and beaches of Monroe County.
$3,867 This amount will be given to the Key West High School Tennis Team to purchase
equipment and pay for expenses incurred traveling to competitions.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Sub grant Application for
Highway Safety Funds between Monroe County and the State of Florida Department of
Transportation for Child Restraint Highway Safety Project.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Subgrant Application for
Highway Safety Funds between Monroe County and the State of Florida Department of
Transportation for Motorcycle Safety/Highway Safety Project.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of Commissioner McCoy's reappointment of Charles Ingraham to
the Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition of the late Louis Benjamin
Schwartz.
RESOLUTION NO. 112-2001
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Spehar's appointment of Kirk Bondurant as
District One appointee for the Human Services Advisory Board, replacing the late Louis B.
Schwartz.
Board granted approval Commissioner Spehar's appointment of Michelle Wisniewski as
appointee to the People with Disabilities, replacing the late Louis B. Schwartz.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES & FORFEITURES
Court Reporter Services, All Keys Reporting, in the amount of $708.50; Amy Landry, in
the amount of$75.00; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of$2,362.20; Cheryl
McDonough, in the amountof$885.25; Florida Keys Reporting Inc., in the amount of$60.00;
Laws Reporting Inc., in the amount of$163.50; Wendy L. McGarry, in the amount of$I,323.75;
Competency Evaluation, James W. Holbrook ED D, in the amount of $700.00; Marshall Wolfe
ED D, in the amount of$350.00; Michael P. Brannon, in the amount of$350.00; Tanju Mishara
PHD, in the amount of $700.00; Thomas Hibberd PHD, in the amount of$350.00; Court
Interpreter, Alex Diaz, in the amount of$290.00; Anna M. Stults, in the amount of$150.00;
Deaf Services Bureau, in the amount of$370.00; Donna Bejdova, in the amount of $30.00;
Estrella Garcia, in the amount of$275.00; Gilbert D. Mora, in the amount of$75.00; Horacio
Trevino, in the amount of $45.00; Jean C. Nelson, in the amount of $450.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the
amount of$95.00; Joanna Nocun, in the amount of$55.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the amount of
$90.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of$259.62; Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of $402.50;
William G. Waddell, in the amount of$355.00; Witness Coordination, Witness Travel & Per
Diem, in the amount of$I,353.00; Court Appointed Attorney Fees - Conflict, Carl Palomino
ESQ, in the amount of $4, 135.00; Charles M. Milligan, in the amount of$I,608.75; Christopher
Meyer, in the amount of$I,545.00; Gregory Davila, in the amount of$6,339.75; Leighton G.
Morse, in the amount of $2,242.50; Richard M. Behr, in the amount of$307.50; Other Services
Circuit, State of Florida HamlinlEllsworth, in the amount of$801.38; Avis Rent a Car
Baker/Rossell, in the amount of $46.04; Miscellaneous Expenses, State of Florida Reimb for
Copies, in the amount of$218.70; Patricia Docherty Aponte/Copying Photos, in the amount of
$15.91.
WARRANTS
Board approved the following Warrants (#043228-044878 & 200135-200272)
General Fund (001), in the amount of $2, 104,726.66; Sup to General Revenue (002),
in the amount of$37,516.50; Affordable Housing Project (100), in the amount of$111.47; Fine
& Forfeiture Fund (101), in the amount of$2,500,554.23; Road & Bridge Fund (102), in the
amount of$94,923.46; Law Library Fund (103), in the amount of$847.41; TDC District Two
Penny (U5), in the amount of$175,885.57; TDC Admin & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the amount
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of$575,903.04; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117), in the amount of$84,953.97; TDC District 2,3
Cent (118), in the amount of$6,112.64; TDC District 3,3 Cent (119), in the amount of
$9,912.37; TDC District 4,3 Cent (120), in the amount of$15,51O.98; TDC District 5,3 Cent
(121), in the amount of$11,423.94; Gov Fund Type Grants (125), in the amount of
$134,957.00; Impact Fees Police Fac (134), in the amount of$3,730.63; Fire & Amb Dist 1
L&M Keys (141), in the amount of$85,961.36; Upper Keys Health Care (144), in the amount
of$3,526.52; Fire & Amb Dist 6 Key Largo (146), in the amount of$40,181.95; Uninc Svc
Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of$31,202.12; Plan, Build, Zoning (148), in the amount
of$74,820.44; Municipal Policing (149), in the amount of$586,990.16; 911 Enhancement Fee
(150), in the amount of $32,093.07; Duck Key Security (152), in the amount of$4,650.67;
Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of$144,640.06; Boating Improvement Fund
(157), in the amount of $53,067.26; Misc Special Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of
$1,259.66; FI Keys Marine Marathon (159), in the amount of$15,306.66; 1 Cent Infra Surtax
(304), in the amount of$I,393,636.21; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of$6,537.32;
Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of$22,814.32; Key West Inti Airport (404), in the
amount of$384,098.72; MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount of$917,405.59; Worker's
Compensation (501), in the amount of$21,474.05, Group Insurance Fund (502), in the
amount of$321,052.98; Risk Management Fund (503), in the amount of$24,080.09; Fleet
Management Fund (504), in the amount of$I13,516.11; Law Enforcement Trust Fund (600),
in the amount of$33,790.00.
Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes from
Special Meetings of January 9 & 11,2001 and Regular Meetings of January 17 & 18, 2001.
Board granted approval of the following Tourist Development Council Expenditures for
the month of January 2001: Advertising, in the amount of$502,701.27; Chamber Payments, in
the amount of$60,083.32; Events, in the amount of$18,043.23; Office Supplies & Oper Costs,
in the amount of$57,145.07; Personal Services, in the amount of$116,868.19; Public
Relations, in the amount of $66,924.27; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of$27,066.28;
Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of$16,191.72; Travel, in the amount of$13,630.40.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Consulting
Contract between Monroe County and Robert F. Reyes and W. Douglas Moody, Jr. of the law
firm of Graham & Moody.
Board granted approval of appointments to the Older American Advisory Board as
follows: Lower Keys - Charles Kamper, Nellie Pantaleo, and Joe Noel; Big Pine Key - Cathy
Schaus, Alice Keaton, Dallas MacDonald, and Lit Krom; Mid Keys - Joyce Souda, Barbara
Ramsey, Henry Bikofsky, and Homer Cook; Upper Keys - Dr. Robert Williams, Britte
Watterson, and Mary Lou Wilkinson. NOTE: New members are in bold and have replaced
members whose terms have expired and who have resigned.
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Board granted approval for Monroe County to support proposed legislation for small
counties (under 100,000 population) to be eligible to participate in the State Group Health
Insurance Program and State Prescription and Drug Program.
Board granted approval of an appointment to the Florida Keys Council for People with
Disabilities. (This item was reconsidered with no action taken on page 2001/59; item was then
continued to 02/22/01 and approved on page 2001/71).
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Pre-Positioning Services
for disaster related activities such as hurricanes and tropical storms, or other disaster related
activities where the Mayor may declare a Declaration of Emergency for Monroe County.
Board granted approval in concept to enter into a sole source Contract with the Florida
Center of Public Management, a unit of Florida State University, in Tallahassee, to host and
coordinate seven (7) exportable courses to Key West and the Florida Keys for the Certified Public
Manager (CPM) professional designation for Monroe County Managerial employees and other
local Government managers participating in the program sponsored by Monroe County.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Subordination Agreement between
Monroe County and First Financial Bank, for Elizabeth M. Smith.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
The Board discussed approval to award bid and enter into an Agreement between Monroe
County and Humane Animal Care Coalition, Inc. for operation of the Key Largo Animal Shelter
in the amount of $208,316 per year. The following individuals addressed the Board: Robert
Majeska and Tom Garrettson, President of the Humane Animal Care Coalition, Inc. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson
approving the item. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner McCoy Yes
Commissioner Nelson Yes
Commissioner Spehar Yes
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Neugent No
Motion carried.
Carlos Zarate, Senior Director Facilities Maintenance and James T. Hendrick, County
Attorney addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and
seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting approval to enter into a four (4) month Lease
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Agreement (with two (2) four (4) month options to renew) with Cayo Hueso Parking, Inc. for ten
(10) parking spaces for the State Attorney's Office at Jackson Square. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner McCoy Yes
Commissioner Nelson Yes
Commissioner Spehar Yes
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Neugent No
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner McCoy
granting approval to purchase one Type I, F-450 Ambulance by "Piggybacking" on our own
previously awarded competitive bid from Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc. in the amount of
$100,217. Motion carried unanimously.
Elizabeth Halloway, Bicycle Pedestrian Planner addressed the Board. After discussion,
motion was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded by Commissioner McCoy granting approval
to spend Roadway Impact Fees to design and construct a multi-use trail and landscaping including
retrofit of historic bridges for trail alignment. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
James E. Malloch, Community Services Director discussed the following items with the
Board: 1. Duck Key Breakwater Restoration Project Progress Report. 2. Miami-Dade Transit
Bus Route Extension to MM 50 Progress Report. 3. Monroe County Youth Programs Report on
Program Changes. 4. Monroe County One Stops Expansion Report.
Mr. Malloch also discussed additional space for the Monroe County Library at the Big
Pine Key Shopping Center.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director Dent Pierce reported to the Board concerning the La Paloma
Bridge removal. After discussion, motion was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Spehar granting approval to advertise a Request for Bids for removal of the La
Paloma Bridge. Motion carried unanimously.
County Engineer Dave Koppel updated the Board on status of the Marathon Community
Park project. Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Mayor
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner McCoy granting approval to advertise a Request for
Proposals for park management of the Marathon Community Park. Motion carried unanimously.
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DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE. KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
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.
Public Safety Director, Reggie Paros updated the Board concerning status of the Conch
Key Volunteer Fire Department.
Motion was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded by Commissioner McCoy granting
approval to award of bid and enter into an Agreement between the Lower and Middle Keys Fire
& Ambulance District and Fire Tech Repair Service, Inc. for maintenance ofFire/Rescue vehicles,
semi-annual inspections, preventative maintenance, and unscheduled maintenance resulting from
malfunction or failure. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of Governors of District #1
Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District adjourned.
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all Commissioner present.
AIRPORTS
Key West International Airport Manager, Peter Horton addressed the Board concerning
the completion of an economic impact analysis by Wilbur Smith Associates for the Key West
International Airport.
MONROE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
Bill Barry, representing the Key West Citizen; and Charlotte Sikora, representing the
Florida Keys Keynoter/Key West Keynoter addressed the Board. Mr. Hendrick addressed the
Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by
Commissioner Williams granting approval of the recommendation of the Tax Collector to award
the bid to the Florida Keys Keynoter/Key West Keynoter for the advertisement of the 2000
delinquent tax rolls, and, that in future years, this issue is to be the decision of the Tax Collector.
Motion carried unanimously.
MONROE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar
granting approval of the annual Core Contract between the Board of County Commissioners and
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the Florida Department of Health, Monroe County Health Department, for services provided in
Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Neugent discussed his item with the Board concerning a proposed $2,500 ATF
permit for BFE enclosures to be held in a trust for hurricane debris removal.
Mayor Neugent discussed his item with the Board concerning discussion from the Board
of County Commissioners for non-intrusive but aggressive code enforcement measures ofBFE
enclosure violations after December 31, 1994. Code Enforcement Department to prioritize BFE
violations not covered by statute oflimitations, as # 1 priority of enforcement.
Mayor Neugent discussed his item with the Board concerning other sources of revenue to
mitigate hurricane debris removal in unincorporated areas that could be turned into self insurance
fund over time. Robert Schneider, representing the Big Pine Key Civic Association and Larry
Sullivan addressed the Board.
SOUNDING BOARD
Capt. Mills discussed with the Board apartments in enclosed areas of Monroe County. No
official action was taken by the Board.
Mr. Roberts addressed the Board concerning a letter from Karl Beckmeyer requesting that
the Board waive the requirement that Island"Disposal Corporation provide Annual Certified
Audits pursuant to the contract between Mid-Keys Waste, Inc. and Monroe County. Karl
Beckmeyer was not present. No official action was taken by the Board.
Mark L. Szurek, Ph.D. Executive Director of the Rural Health Network of Monroe
County, Florida, Inc. updated the Board on the indigent care needs throughout Monroe County.
No official action was taken by the Board.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS / COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Mayor Neugent to
reconsider Agenda item N-13, Commissioner Williams item concerning approval of agreement
with DCA to accept units for affordable housing and Agenda item P-7 concerning approval of an
appointment to the Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities. Motion carried
unanimously. (See page 2001/71).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution renouncing and
disclaiming any right of the County and the public in and to Bahama Road North, Monroe
County, Florida. The Board accepted public input with the following individual addressing the
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Board: Attorney Andrew McClum, representing the petitioner. Motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 113-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution renouncing and
disclaiming any right of the County and the public in and to portions of Morris Avenue, Cross
Key, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida. County Engineer Dave Koppel addressed the Board.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously
RESOLUTION NO. 114-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Section
6-57(b), Monroe County Code, requiring signs placed on contractor's vehicles to be permanent;
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. The Board accepted public input with the following individual addressing the
Board: Johnny DeB rule, representing Upper Keys Marine Construction; and Claude Kirshner.
Mr. Hendrick also addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Williams to adopt the Resolution. After consideration,
the motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Spehar to continue the public hearing to the Marathon Board meeting being held
on March 21, 200 1. Roll call vote was unanimous.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Section
6-66(7) Monroe County Code, in order to include in the prohibited actions mismanagement or
misconduct which causes financial harm to another contractor; 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. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to
adopt the Ordinance. After consideration, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to continue the public hearing to
the Marathon Board meeting being held on March 21,2001. Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Section
13-14(f) Monroe County Code, in order to provide that the three dollar court cost assessment for
the operation and administration of Teen Court be transferred to the Sheriff of Monroe County
instead of the State Attorney for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, 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. There was no public
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input. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Mayor Neugent to adopt
the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 005-2001
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance creating Section 2.1-5,
Monroe County Code, Providing for definitions; Providing that the possession of or consumption
from open containers of alcoholic beverages while upon public or semi-public areas open for
vehicular travel, commercial establishment parking lots, or property owned by or under lease to
the County is prohibited; 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. The Board accepted public input with the following individual
addressing the Board: Orin Opperman. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and
seconded by Commissioner Williams to continue the public hearing to the Marathon Board
meeting being held on March 21,2001, as revised. Said revision as follows:
(c) Exceptions.
(3) Anv person enga2ed in fishing from a bridge. at a location where fishing is not
prohibited by law.
(4) Social and fund raising events conducted by charitable and/or non-profit
organizations.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar
approving Commissioner McCoy's reappointment of Alexsandra Leto to the Human Services
Advisory Board. Steve Gibbs addressed the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson
granting approval of additional retirement funds in the amount of $14,631.03 for Wilhelmina
Harvey to be paid to the State of Florida Department of Management Services, Division of
Retirement, subject to the approval of the payment by the Division. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning approval of an
Agreement with DCA to accept units for affordable housing. Rebecca Jetton, representing the
Department of Community Affairs and Growth Management Director Tim McGarry addressed
the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Nelson granting approval and authorizing execution of a Memorandum of
Agreement between Monroe County and the Department of Community Affairs, with the
following amendments:
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To allow a percentage to be used should this Board so choose for those with an income of
120% of median.
With the interim and longer term improvements proposed by the County to meet the 24
hour clearance time based on the recently updated Florida Keys Hurricane Evacuation
Study.
Robert Schneider, representing the Big Pine Key Civic Association addressed the Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. McGarry discussed the Memorandum of Agreement concerning Allocation of
Nutrient Reduction Credits between the Department of Community Affairs, Monroe County, City
of Marathon and Islamorada, Village oflslands. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Williams to table the item until such time as Mr. McGarry chooses to bring it back
to the Board after a meeting with the associated parties. Ms. Jetton addressed the Board.
Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning approval to add Old
Settlers Park of Tavernier to the list of parks open to dog exercising on leash restraints, by the
Tavernier Community Association. Association also requests that waste bags, with mutt mitts be
placed at the park for ease of pet owners to police their pets. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson authorizing the County
Attorney to advertise an Ordinance amending Section 13.5-5(m) and (n) Monroe County Code, in
order to add Old Settler's Park of Tavernier to the list of parks which allow animals; Providing
for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning an update on
federal grants and an approach to funding area water quality improvement projects. Joe Harris,
representing Artists Environmental Foundation of the Florida Keys Key Largo, Florida; and Van
Cadenhead addressed the Board. No official action was taken by the Board.
Commissioner Nelson discussed his item with the Board concerning trauma care in the
jurisdiction of the Upper Keys Trauma District and appropriate instructions to Staff and the
County Attorney. The following individuals addressed the Board: Todd Dressler, Robert Luse,
representing the Trauma Board; David Shatz, MD, Joanne Mahoney, MD, Roberta Fisner, Cheryl
A. Cottrell, Johnny Delgado, representing the State of Florida Trauma Services Task Force; and
AeroMed; H. Richard Nateman, MD, Don Bock, Brian C. Dula, Kimberly R. Wells, Rebecca
Plough, Karie McDonald, representing the Trauma Office/District; and Charles Baldwin, Village
Manager, Islamorada Village oflslands. Commissioner Williams and Mr. Hendrick also
addressed the Board.
The Board continued the remaining items on the agenda to tomorrow's meeting
(02-22-01). The meeting was then adjourned.
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Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
and ex-officio Clerk to the Board
of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk