04/18/2001 Regular
MINUTES
OF mE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
2001/109
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
VVednesday,1\priI18,2001
Key VV est, Florida
1\ Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
10:00 AM., on the above date at the Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School.
Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy, Commissioner
Murray Nelson, Commissioner Dixie Spehar, Commissioner Nora VVilliams, and Mayor George
Neugent. 1\1so present were James Roberts, County 1\dministrator; James Hendrick, County
1\ttomey; Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; County Staff, members of
the press and radio; and the general public.
Mayor Neugent and the Board wished Laurie Karnatz of the Florida Keys Keynoter a
quick recovery due to her recent hospitalization.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Spehar
granting approval of 1\dditions, Corrections, and Deletions to the 1\genda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of Employee of the Year 1\ward for Year 2000 to Debbie Frederick, Aide to
the County Administrator.
Presentation of Employee of the Month 1\ward for the month of February, 2001 to
Tammie Ferrer, VVorkers' Compensation Specialist, Department of 1\dministrative Services,
Management Services Division.
Presentation of Years of Service 1\ ward for 20 years of service to Monroe County to
Ruben Dominguez, Facilities Maintenance Department, Public VVorks Division.
Presentation of Years of Service 1\ ward for 15 years of service to Monroe County to
Maxie Sutton, Facilities Maintenance Department, Public VVorks Division.
Presentation of Years of Service 1\ ward for 20 years of service to Monroe County to
Mike Castillo, Airport Rescue Fire Fighter Shift Captain at the Key VV est International Airport.
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Recognition to Alicia Putney for receiving the Community/Steward Hometown Hero
Award. She was one of three Floridians recently honored to receive the 2001 Growth
Management Awards by the 1000 Friends of Florida.
Presentation of Mayor' s Proclamation designating May 1, 2001 as LAW DAY with the
theme of "Protecting the Best Interests of Our Children".
Presentation of Mayor' s Proclamation designating May 3, 2001 as DAY OF PRAYER IN
MONROE COUNTY in celebration of National Prayer Day.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson
granting approval of the following items:
Board granted approval to issue a Purchase Order to Medtronic-Physio Control
Corporation for LIFEP AK 12 Cardiac Defibrillator/Monitors under Florida "SNAPS" pricing,
through EMS County Award Grant #C0044, in an amount not to exceed $181,272, including the
trade-in of eight (8) LIFEP AK 11 Cardiac Defibrillator/Monitors.
Board granted and authorized execution ofE911 Phase I - Service Order Form between
Monroe County and Voice Stream Wireless for compliance with the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) requirements for E911 Wireless Phase I implementation in Florida.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Workforce Investment Act
Amendment to Youth Services Contract WIA- YS-PY'00-25-04 between Monroe County and the
South Florida Employment and Training Consortium (SFETC) increasing the amount of funds by
$111,600 for the period of April 1, 2001 through September 30, 2001.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for Disposal of
Remains between Monroe County and Kraeer Holdings, Inc., dba Key West Mortuary, a Florida
Corporation.
Board granted approval of the acceptance of the extension authorized by the U.S.
Department of Commerce, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary to Monroe County to use
year 2000 grant funds through December, 2001 for the Sentinel Lobster Monitoring Project.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and William Fitch, local lobster fisherman.
Board granted authorization to negotiate a Licensing Property Agreement for U.S.
Government Property, Department of Navy for the Southern Shoreline of Boca Chica Key for
public recreational space. Five year term.
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Board granted approval to waive facility usage fee policy structure as requested by the
Keys Physician Hospital Alliance and Lower Keys Medical Center, for the Harvey Government
Center on September 29,2001, and October 3,2001.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. (flk/a Landis & Staefa, Inc.) for
certification, maintenance, and testing of the Monroe County Detention Center fire alarm system,
building automation system and smoke control system; the Sheriff's Administration Building fire
alarm system and building automation system, and the courthouse annex fire alarm system.
Board granted approval to reject all bids for a new Solid Waste Management Computer
System.
Board granted approval of the monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County
Administrator.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement
between Monroe County and City Electric System concerning traffic signal and street light
maintenance to correct the term of the initial Agreement.
Board granted approval to issue a Purchase Order to Hurricane Protection Industries, Inc.
in the amount of$158,057.00 for shutters for the Old Courthouse.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Amendment and
Modification Agreement between Monroe County and Island City Flying Service, Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Purchase/Service Order No.
00/01-15 between Monroe County and URS to provide plans and specifications, environmental
and design services, for Government Road exotics removal and revegetation, finger-fill removal,
removal of exotic/nuisance vegetation on the East Martello site, and vegetation trimming.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Purchase/Service Order No.
00/01-17 between Monroe County and URS to provide plans and specifications for landscape
enhancement, entrance signage, landside signage plan, long-term maintenance plan and control of
exotic/nuisance vegetation at the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Purchase/Service Order No.
00/01-10 between Monroe County and URS for plans and specifications, construction phase
services, and RPR, for the Service Road Project at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Public Transportation Supplemental
Joint Participation Agreement No. 1 between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Transportation to fund the GA Aircraft Remote Parking Apron Project at the Key West
International Airport.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Purchase/Service Order No.
00/01-16 between Monroe County and URS to revise the Rates & Charges Study for the Key
West International Airport.
Board granted approval to pay $193,406 renewal premium to Florida Windstorm
Underwriting Association.
Board granted approval of the revised "boilerplate" Contract with Human Service
Organizations funded by the County.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Certificate of Participation, State
Fiscal Year 2002, between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for
the Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Formula Grant Program.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Amendment between
Monroe County and PACE Center for Girls, Inc.
Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via
disposaVdestruction and advertising for bids and accepting bids and approval to award surplus to
the highest bidder. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of expenditure of 911 funds for the consolidation of the Monroe
County Sheriff's Office Dispatch centers.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
with Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company regarding Marathon Community Park. General
Kantrax, defaulted, Hartford stepped in to complete the project using a contractor named de
Oplossing, Inc.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of Fiscal Year 2001 recommendation of Monroe County Shared
Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board.
Board granted approval for the Monroe County Sheriff's Office to act as jurisdiction
(applicant/contact) for the BuIIetproofVest Partnership Program Grant.
Board granted approval of expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund in the
total amount of$19,000.00 for the following items:
$10,000 This sum will be used to pay the costs of towing and storing abandoned
cars, trucks, and trailers. The Commission and the Law Enforcement Trust Fund allocated funds
for this purpose some months ago, but more remains to be done as part of our campaign to clean
up our county.
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$7,500 Funds to be used for continued support of Challenge Day programs for
high school and middle school youth.
$1,500 Allocate these funds to the Key West Botanical Garden Society to buy
plants for an Earth Day celebration for children which will take place in the Botanical Gardens on
Stock Island.
MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Board adopted the following Resolution adopting the State Housing Initiatives Partnership
(SillP) Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for State of Florida Fiscal Years 2001-2002,
2002-2003, 2003-2004 and other required approvals.
RESOLUTION NO. 161-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board adopted the following Resolution for a Global Warming Response Plan, and
approved for the Mayor to send a letter of support for protecting our citizens.
RESOLUTION NO. 162-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution opposing the expenditure of Preservation 2000
funds on the Everglades Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 163-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance creating Sec. 2-332(A), Monroe
County Code, providing for funding of art in new public construction and major renovations
projects; 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.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES & FORFEITURES
Court Reporter Services, All Keys Reporting, in the amount of $666.25; Amy Landry, in
the amount of$429.25; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of$3,881.50; Dick Oconnell
& Associate; in the amount of$60.00; Esquire Deposition Service, in the amount of $255.50;
Eyal Court Reporting, in the amount of$I,109.65; Florida Keys Reporting Inc., in the amount of
$60.00; Lisa Roeser, in the amount of$187.25; Martin B. Leshaw, in the amount of$393.00;
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Monroe County Court Reporters, in the amount of$97.50; Owen & Associates, in the amount of
$75.00; Vincent M. Lucente, in the amount of $69.45; Wendy L. McGarry, in the amount of
$965.00. Competency Evaluation, A. Louis Oconnor PHD, in the amount of $700.00; Care
Center for Mental Health, in the amount of$350.00; James W. Holbrook EDD, in the amount of
$2,600.00; Marshall Wolfe EDD, in the amount of$350.00; Paul Hartman MD, in the amount of
$450.00; Tanju Mishara PHD, in the amount of $700.00; Thomas Hibberd PHD, in the amount of
$700.00. Court Interpreter, Alex Diaz, in the amount of $240.00; Ana M. Stults, in the amount
of$200.00; Claudia M. Hancock, in the amount of$115.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount of
$307.50; Gilbert D. Mora; in the amount of$185.00; Grace Krulasik, in the amount of$25.00;
Jean C. Nelson, in the amount of $420.00; Jenine Ouillette, in the amount of$25.00; Jiri Dolezal,
in the amount of $80.00; Julie Anne Nielsen, in the amount of$25.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the
amount of$415.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of $251.00; Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of
$450.00; Thomas Lindsay; in the amount of$25.00; William G. Waddell, in the amount $90.00.
Witness Coordination, Witness Payroll, in the amount of $275.00; Witness Travel & Per Diem,
in the amount of$4,105.39. Extraditions, Monroe County Sheriffs Department, in the amount
of$519.92. Expert Witness Expenses, Final Analysis, in the amount of $3,500.00; Gary W.
Litman PHD, in the amount of$I,057.50; Key West Travel, in the amount of$431.00; Miami
Dade County BOCC, in the amount of$375.00; Michael S. Maher MD, in the amount of
$2,521.50; Morris Kopec Forensics, in the amount of$750.00; Swope Reconstruction, in the
amount of$I,OOO.OO; Thomas E. Danti, in the amount of$l, 170.00. Court Appointed
Attorney Fees - Conflict, Charles M. Milligan, in the amount of$I,803.75; Christopher Meyer,
in the amount of$4,312.50; Halford Schuhmacher ESQ, in the amount of$700.00; Law Offices
of Manuel E. Garcia, in the amount of$10,591.25; Raul A. Cossio, in the amount of$350.00;
Richard M. Behr, in the amount of$700.50; Roberta S. Fine PA, in the amount of$350.00;
Timothy Nicholas Thomes, in the amount of$3,258.08; Victoria McFadyen, in the amount of
$2,562.50; W. 1. Heffernan Jr., in the amount of$350.00. Other Services Circuit, Angela C.
Register, in the amount of$2.50; Key West Travel, in the amount $1,301.75; Manuel E.
Madruga, in the amount of$144.74; Nancy Rossell, in the amount of$41.00; William Kuypers, in
the amount of$327.15. Miscellaneous Expenses, County Clerks Office, in the amount of
$50.00; Florida Litigation Support; in the amount of$25.00; Ikon Document Services; in the
amount of $206.04; Patricia Docherty, in the amount of$84.11; Shades of Key West, in the
amount of$150.00; State of Florida, in the amount of$193.50.
WARRANTS
Board approved the following Warrants (#046203-047568 & 200418-200593):
General Fund (001), in the amount of$I,852,899.10; Sup to General Revenue (002),
in the amount of $26,099.05; Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101), in the amount of$2,660,622.90;
Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the amount of$43,034.94; Law Library Fund (103), in the
amount of$I,160.56; TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of$222,255.22; TDC
Admin & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the amount of $522,200.44; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117), in
the amount of$39,489.48; TDC District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount of$5,688.84; TDC
District 3,3 Cent (119), in the amount of$25,104.69; TDC District 4,3 Cent (120), in the
amount of$I,146.36; TDC District 5,3 Cent (121), in the amount of$2,976.87; Gov. Fund
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Type Grants (125); in the amount of$211,092.78; Impact Fees Police Fac (134), in the amount
of$532.21; Impact Fees Fire and EMS (135); in the amount of$18,000.00; Fire & Amb Dist
1 L&M Keys (141), in the amount of$85,070.86; Upper Keys Health Care (144), in the
amount of $74,348.27; Fire & Amb Dist 6 Key Largo (146), in the amount of$25,761.21;
Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of$21,997.54; Plan, Build, Zoning (148), in
the amount of$71,153.03; Municipal Policing (149), in the amount of$441,147.89; 911
Enhancement Fee (150), in the amount of$26,201.50; Duck Key Security (152), in the amount
of$10,387.49; Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of$140,148.08; Boating
Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of$18,928.04; Misc. Special Revenue Fund (158), in
the amount of$914.00; FL Keys Marine Marathon (159), in the amount of$29,637.92; 1 Cent
Infra Surtax (304), in the amount of$530,063.24; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of
$3,337.77; Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of$31,673.11; Key West Inti Airport
(404), in the amount of$405,106.56; MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount of$923,986.48;
Worker's Compensation (501), in the amount of$45,119.71; Group Insurance Fund (502), in
the amount of$276,240.71; Risk Management Fund (503), in the amount of$116,157.31;
Fleet Management Fund (504), in the amount of$81,071.76; Law Enforcement Trust Fund
(600), in the amount of$23,855.31.
Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes from the
Special Meeting of March 13,2001, and Regular Meetings of March 21 & 22,2001.
Board granted approval of the following Tourist Development Council Expenditures for
the month of February 2001: Advertising, in the amount of$512,084.29; Bricks & Mortar
Projects, in the amount of$25,857.15; Chamber Payments, in the amount of$18,916.66;
Events, in the amount of$37,369.35; Office Supplies & Oper Costs, in the amount of
$38,826.23; Personal Services, in the amount of$46,824.37; Public Relations, in the amount of
$56,690.28; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of $53,027.69; Telephone & Utilities, in the
amount of$18,303.02; Travel, in the amount of$10,962.86.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval of the appointment of Michael Lannon to the Health Council of
South Florida to serve a term commencing on April 18, 2001 and concluding on June 30,2003,
replacing Frank Courtney, who reached his term limit..
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval of a supplemental $125,000 budget request for Fiscal Year 2001
(cost center 67501, line 530318).
Motion carried unanimously.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor Neugent thanked Jan Hunnicutt for his effort in the completion of the Marathon
Community Park.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Administrative Services Director, Sheila Barker addressed the Board. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting
approval of various resolutions for the transfer offunds and resolutions for the receipt of
unanticipated revenue as follows:
Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No.1).
RESOLUTION NO. 164-2001
Said Resolution Book is incorporated herein by reference
Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No.2).
RESOLUTION NO. 165-2001
Said Resolution Book is incorporated herein by reference
Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No.3).
RESOLUTION NO. 166-2001
Said Resolution Book is incorporated herein by reference
Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No.4).
RESOLUTION NO. 167-2001
Said Resolution Book is incorporated herein by reference
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No.5).
RESOLUTION NO. 168-2001
Said Resolution Book is incorporated herein by reference
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No.6).
RESOLUTION NO. 169-2001
Said Resolution Book is incorporated herein by reference
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No.7).
RESOLUTION NO. 170-2001
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Said Resolution Book is incorporated herein by reference
Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No.8).
RESOLUTION NO. 171-2001
Said Resolution Book is incorporated herein by reference
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No.9).
RESOLUTION NO. 172-2001
Said Resolution Book is incorporated herein by reference
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 173-2001
Said Resolution Book is incorporated herein by reference
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
James E. Malloch, Director of Community Services and the Census 2000 Coordinator,
reported to the Board on the Census 2000 results. County Administrator James Roberts
addressed the Board.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
County Engineer Dave Koppel reported to the Board on the date for the grand opening of
the Marathon Community Park scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2001 @ 12:00 P.M. Mr.
Koppel also reported on the status of the West Martello Towers rest room restoration.
Public Works Director Dent Pierce addressed the Board concerning Higgs Beach and the
beach cleaning contract between Monroe County and Universal Beach Service Corp. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Spehar
directing the Tourist Development Council to continue to provide funding for beach cleanup.
County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the Board. After consideration, the motion was
withdrawn. Motion was then made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner
Spehar to inform the TDC that funding and retention of services is to continue as in the past.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Williams discussed with the Board a notice she received from Joe
Medallion, Upper Keys Director of Operations concerning removal of signs at Harry Harris Park.
Mr. Pierce addressed the Board. The Board took no official action.
Mr. Pierce also discussed a problem with the cleaning of the rest rooms at Higgs Beach by
the lessee, Conch Cruisers, Inc. and preparing an addendum to their agreement.
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AIRPORTS
Key West Airport Manager Peter Horton reported to the Board on the establishment of a
study group consisting of representatives of community organizations (neighborhoods, business,
tourism, government, environmental, etc.) to help draft the Key West International Airport
Master Plan. Mr. Horton disseminated copies of the list for suggested organizations to participate
in the Key West International Airport Master Plan Study. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting approval of the list, with
Commissioner Spehar as the Board's representative, and adding the Florida Department of
Transportation. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Horton also discussed the dedication of the new fire station at the airport and
approval of the building plaque. The suggested date and time of the dedication is 10/17/01 at 12
noon. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson
granting approval of the building plaque. Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Architect Jose Gonzalez of Gonzalez Architects updated the Board on work being
performed at the Jackson Square Project.
Architect Bert Bender of Bert Bender & Associates, P.A. updated the Board on the status
of the Gato Building Renovation Project.
AIRPORTS
Mil Reisert ofURS Corp. made a presentation to the Board concerning the document
entitled Runway Safety Area Study Key West International Airport/Florida Keys Marathon
Airport, Monroe County, Florida, Order No. 5200.8 Prepared by: URS, March, 2001.
MISCELLANEOUS
Bill Lowey, Director of Habitat for Humanity of the Lower Keys addressed the Board
concerning the donation of a piece ofland for affordable housing.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Neugent discussed his item with the Board concerning noise abatement in a joint
effort between Unincorporated Monroe County and the City of Key West due to noise from
improperly mufl1ed motorcycles entering and riding in the Keys. Mayor Neugent also discussed
the noise problem in the Geiger Key area. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. Timothy Grandy,
representing ABATE of Florida, Inc. also addressed the Board. The Board took no official
action.
Commissioner Williams excused herself from the meeting.
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AIRPORTS
Mr. Horton addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval to extend the Airport Service
Facility Lease with Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. to June 30, 2004, in order to coincide with the
termination date of the Concession Agreement. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner
Williams not present.
Commissioner Williams returned to the meeting.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Sheriff Richard D. Roth addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting approval of disposition of
inventory items for the month of April, 2001 in the amount of$105,797.98. Said list is
incorporated herein by reference. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Neugent discussed his item with the Board concerning approval for funding for a
combination basketball, in-line skating rink for Big Pine Key. Motion was made by Commissioner
McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting approval of a request for funding. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
AIRPORTS
Marathon Airport Manager, Theresa Cook discussed with the Board approval to exercise
paragraph V111.2 of the Hangers On, Inc. Lease Agreement and cancel the lease to accommodate
future development at the Marathon Airport and provide the lessee with substitute hangar
facilities that are similar to the facilities furnished under the lease. Mr. Hendrick and Mr. Roberts
addressed the Board. The following individuals also addressed the Board: Richard Ramsey and
Attorney Michael Barnes, representing Hangars On, Inc.. After discussion, motion was made
Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner McCoy directing Staff to work with the
lessee in the preparation of a replacement lease governing the terms whereby the current lease
would be canceled and replacement facilities created. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning approval of a
Memorandum of Understanding between Monroe County and the City of Marathon on various
issues. Mr. Hendrick, Mark Rosch, Executive Director of the Land Authority; and Mr. Roberts
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting approval of the Memorandum of Understanding, as
amended. Said amendments are as follows:
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d. Growth Management Funds. The Count). agrees to pay over to The County agrees
to expend on the City,
e. Land Authority Funds. The City and the County agree that the .MoHfoe County Land
Authority shall establish a line item sct aside for expenditurc 'Jlithin the City from the half eeflt of
the 4th eeflt from the Bed Tax in the same maflfler as has previously Been established for the City
of Key V/est and off-cred to thc City of13lamorada.
a. The Marathon Teen Center, improvements thereon belonging to and transferable bv
the County.
b. The Marathon Jaycees Building, improvement thereon belonging to and transferable
Qy the County.
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6. Solid Waste. The first meeting for such purposes is scheduled for Friday, }'..priI20,
2001 at 12:00 Noon. The City agrees to increase its efforts to collect its solid waste fees from its
citizens, and will make every effort to reduce ~ its indebtedness to the County in an expeditious
manner.
Bob Miller, City of Marathon Mayor addressed the Board. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mr. Hendrick discussed with the Board approval of the appointment of a mediator to
discuss pending issues between the County and the City the Marathon. After discussion,
Commissioner Spehar recommended that Staff attempt to hold one (1) more meeting with the
City of Marathon before going to a mediator.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance prohibiting persons from
willfully entering upon or remaining upon the premises of Harvey Government Center at Historic
Truman School between the hours of 6 PM and 6 AM; Providing for exceptions; Providing for
enforcement and penalties; 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 McCoy to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 017-2001
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 13.5-3,
in order to define the usage of the wood pier at Higgs Beach County Park; Providing for
Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date. Mr.
Pierce addressed the Board. The Board accepted public input with the following individual
addressing the Board: Muriel Hendrick, representing the Higgs Beach Neighborhood Watch.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner
Nelson to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 018-2001
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Section
13.5-5(m) and (n), Monroe County Code, in order to add Higgs Beach County Park of Key West
and Wilhelmina Harvey Park on Big Coppitt to the list of Parks which allow domestic 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. Commissioner Spehar and Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. The Board
accepted public input with the following individuals addressing the Board: Shahdaroba Rodd,
Diane Bower, representing Dog PAC, (people's Advocacy Committee); and Hank Dean. Motion
was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Williams to adopt the
following Ordinance, as amended. Said amendments are as follows:
Section 1. (m) Higgs Beach County Park in Key West (except as allowed under
subsection (o). below). and Wilhelmina Harvey Park in Big Coppitt,
(0) Pets are allowed at Higgs Beach County Park in Key West on all paved surfaces and
on the open space lying Southerly and Easterly of West Martello Towers. subiect to the
regulations in subsection (n)(ii) and (iii) above.
ORDINANCE NO. 019-2001
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference
Commissioner McCoy excused himself from the meeting. Roll call vote was unanimous,
with Commissioner McCoy not present.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner McCoy discussed his item with the Board concerning committees and
delegations constituted without the knowledge of the entire Commission and what are the
limitations upon it. The following individuals addressed the Board: Jack Martin, John
Dolan-Heitlinger, Virginia A. Panico, Executive Director ofthe Key West Chamber of
Commerce; Joseph DiNovo, representing Last Stand; Dave Kokodzik, representing the Lower
Keys Chamber of Commerce; City of Key West Mayor Jimmy Weekly; and Melissa Kendrick,
President of the Key West Chamber of Commerce. After discussion, motion was made by
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Commissioner McCoy to substitute the group for a survey done by the Supervisor of Elections.
Motion died for lack of a second. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Williams discussed her three part item with the Board concerning (1)
Update on Hurricane Evacuation plans and 2001 Traffic Control Plan; (2) conceptual or actual
approval of agreement with Islamorada for 2001 Traffic Control Plan implementation, and; (3)
approval of resolution concerning 18 Mile Stretch compromise. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following
Resolution of support for:
(~) (!) if the additional northbound lane is found to not be needed, the 50' configuration
detailed in these materials.
(+) (1) the 54' configuration should it be found ifFDOT should find that an additional
northbound lane is needed during emergency hurricane evacuation between m.m. 106 and Florida
City. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner McCoy No
Commissioner Nelson Yes
Commissioner Spehar Yes
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Neugent Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 174-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Commissioner Williams discussed item number one (1) above concerning an update on
Hurricane Evacuation plans and 2001 Traffic Control Plan. Motion was made by Commissioner
Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting conceptual approval to move forward
and have presented at the May meeting a plan for hurricane evacuation with a funding schedule to
be attached. During discussion, the motion was amended by the maker with the second accepting
direction to Staff to return to the Board with a plan for implementation and funding for action at
the next Board meeting. Commissioner Nelson excused himself from the meeting. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner McCoy No
Commissioner Spehar Yes
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Neugent Yes
Motion carried, with Commissioner Nelson not present.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution transmitting to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs the request by the Key West Brewery to change the Future
Land Use Map of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan from Mixed
Use/Commercial (MC) to Industrial (I) for property described as 99 Calle Uno, Part of
Government Lot 5, Section 21, Township 67 South, Range 26 East, East Rockland Key, Monroe
County, Florida, Mile Marker 9.5, having a real estate number of 00122000.000000. There was
no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner
McCoy to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner
Nelson not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 175-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution to consider a Budget
Amendment to the 911 Enhancement Fund #150 for the Fiscal Year ending September 30,2001.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by
Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Nelson not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 176-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Commissioner Nelson returned to the meeting.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Neugent discussed his item with the Board concerning a Lease Agreement between
the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce and Monroe County for the property on which the Lower
Keys Chamber is located at 31020 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key, Florida. David Kolodzik
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded
by Commissioner Spehar to rent the property to the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce at the
charge of$10.00 per month. After further discussion, the motion was amended by the maker
with the second accepting to approve the lease at a $1.00 per year. Mr. Roberts addressed the
Board. After consideration, the motion was withdrawn. No official action was taken.
Mayor Neugent requested his item be postponed concerning Staff report of County
maintained roads within the municipality of Key West and why they would not be better serviced
by Key West Public Works.
Mayor Neugent discussed his item with the Board concerning a 30-minute weekly
program on Channel 16 to inform the public on issues of importance i.e. budget, stretch,
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wastewater, etc. Singular issues of extreme importance could be better explained in detail to
constituency. Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. Said item was referred to Staff
Commissioner Williams excused herself from the meeting.
Mayor Neugent discussed his item with the Board concerning a request from Florida Rock
and Sand for a port site on Card Sound road to load very long concrete electric poles from their
Florida City Plant. Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner
McCoy to table the item to the May Board meeting in Key Largo. Roll call vote was unanimous,
with Commissioner Williams not present.
Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning approval of a
statement concerning 20 Year Plan and affordable housing, specifying that it is a starting point for
shaping a policy for the County. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Nelson granting approval for the statement to be submitted to DCA. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
Commissioner Williams discussed approval of major points to be made in the presentation
to the Governor and Cabinet on our Comprehensive Plan Progress scheduled for May 15, 2001.
Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. No official action was taken.
Commissioner Spehar formally announced that April 21, 2001 from 8:00 AM to 12:00
Noon is Clean-Up Stock Island Day.
The Board continued to tomorrow's meeting, Commissioner Nelson's discussion item
that: The Monroe County Commission is responsible for the levying and spending of taxpayer
funds. It is imperative to accomplish this task, to know and understand the current balances in the
General and Special Funds and the percentage of the balance to the annual expenditures.
Mr. Roberts and Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval of
appointments to the County Code Committee, with the following changes:
District One - Commissioner Dixie Spehar
1. Frank Toppino
2. Peter Pike
District Two - Mayor George Neugent
1. CordoR '.V cst Kieran Mahoney
2. Al Gaston
District Three - Commissioner Sonny McCoy
1. Ron Stone
2. Orin Opperman
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District Four - Commissioner Nora Williams
1. Pat Dunn
2. Larry Sullivan
District Five - Commissioner Murray Nelson
1. Hyatt Hodgdon
2. Bob Hilson
3. George Negro Alterftatc
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Roberts updated the Board on issues concerning Waste Management.
Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting approval of a request from the Village
of Islamorada for support of a special legislative act relating to local government; amending
Chapter 201, to create section 201.25, providing discretionary surtax on documents to fund public
land acquisition and management for conservation and recreational purposes by municipalities or
counties in areas of critical state concern; providing for administration and collection; requiring
referendum for levy of the surtax; and providing an effective date. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mr. Hendrick disseminated copies to be added to tomorrow's agenda concerning the
agreement for the Tavernier Town Shopping Center.
Mr. Hendrick reported to the Board on the Puyanic, Cudjoe Tower, Neumont, and Ogden
litigation.
Mr. Hendrick summarized the procedure for increasing solid waste non-ad valorem
assessments. The Board took no official action.
AIRPORTS
Plan.
Mr. Roberts reported to the Board progress on the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Master
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
and ex-officio Clerk to the Board
of County Commissioners
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Isabel C. DeSantis, eputy Clerk
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