06/15/2016 RegularMINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JUNE 15, 2016
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Key Largo, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00
a.m. at the Murray E. Nelson Government Center. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner George Neugent,
Commissioner David Rice, and Mayor Heather Carruthers. Also present at the meeting were
Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Roman Gastesi; County Administrator; Amy Heavilin, County
Clerk; Cheryl Robertson, Deputy Clerk; county staff and members of the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTION, DELETIONS
Item A.1 Approval of agenda. A copy of the approved changes are attached at the end
of these minutes for reference.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Rice, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: George Neugent, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner District
AYES: Carruthers, Neugent, Kolhage, Murphy, Rice
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Item B.1 Presentation of Years of Service Award for 15 years of service to Monroe County
to Gary Herlth, Sign Technician/Installer, Roads & Bridges.
Gary Herlth present to received award. Kevin Wilson, Public Works &
Engineering, thank Gary Herlth for the work he has done and the work he is
doing around the County. John Glista, Upper Keys Supervisor of Roads &
Bridges for the Monroe County Public Works, thank Gary for his service and his
committment to the county and also recognized Gary's service as an Army
Vet. in the Vietnam War. The commissioners expressed their thanks as well to
Gary Herlth.
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BULK APPROVALS
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Rice, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Danny Kolhage, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Carruthers, Neugent, Kolhage, Murphy, Rice
Item C.1 Approval of task order with RS &H, Inc. For Construction Engineering and
Inspection Services (CEI) for Sexton Cove Estates (Key Largo) Roadway and
Drainage Improvements project. This task order is being awarded under the
RS &H, Inc. Contract for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for
the Monroe County Roadway and Drainage Improvement Program in the
maximum not to exceed amount of $166,978.10.
Item C.2 Ratification and approval of Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Award for new Grant Agreement No. HSTS02- 16- H- SLR732, providing grant
funds for Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement at the Key West International
Airport in the amount of $160,800.00 (from 4/01/2016 through 07/31/2018). No
local match funds required.
Item C.3 Approval of an Agreement with Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office to provide
funding for Child Advocate Manager position on a reimbursement basis, for time
period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (State FY 2016)
Item C.4 Approval of resolution authorizing the Miami -Dade Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) to use Monroe County's seal in its Strategic Miami Area
Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan video, which includes the Dade - Monroe Express
bus service between Florida City and the City of Marathon.
RESOLUTION #119 -2016 (C) IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE
Item C.5 Approval of a resolution supporting matching funds up to $500,000 for an
application to the Florida Division of Historic Resources Special Category
Historic Preservation Grant for the renovations to the Old Tavernier School. Grant
funds 50% matching up to a total award amount of $500,000.00.
RESOLUTION #120 -2016 (B) IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE
Item C.7 Approval to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for purchasing Medical Supplies
and Pharmaceuticals.
Item C.8 Approval of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of
Justice Assistance for the FY 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant Program Local Solicitation in the amount of $15,028 on behalf of the
Monroe County Drug Court and approval for the County Administrator to execute
required documents.
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Item C.9 Receipt of monthly report on change orders reviewed by the County
Administrator /Assistant Administrator.
Item C.I I Approval to advertise a Public Hearing for a Budget Amendment for the One
Cent Infrastructure Sales Surtax, Fund 304.
Item C.12 Approval of various resolutions for the transfer of funds and resolutions for the
receipt of unanticipated revenue. The said resolutions are incorporated herein
by reference.
Resolution #123 -2016 transfer of funds for Fund 207
Resolution #124 -2016 transfer of funds for Fund 141 & 148
Resolution #125 -2016 receipt of unanticipated funds for Fund 125
Resolution #126 -2016 receipt of unanticipated funds for Fund 404
Resolution #127 -2016 transfer of funds for Fund 001
Resolution #128 -2016 receipt of unanticipated funds for Fund 001
Resolution #129 -2016 transfer of funds for Fund 001,102 &148
Item C.13 Approval to award bid and enter into contract with Sea Tech of the Florida Keys,
Inc. For The "HVAC Improvements - Stock Island Jail Complex" project. Total
contract price $1,538,612.00. This project is funded by the one -cent infrastructure
tax.
Item C.14 Approval of Amendment #004 to Standard Contract AA -1629, Older Americans
Act (OAA) between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., (AAA) and the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners (Monroe County Social Services /In -Home
Services and Nutrition Programs) to increase recurring funds for the current
contract period of 1/1/2016 to 12/31/2016 by $11,249.15.
Item C.15 Approval to award bid and enter into contract with Greentech Group Solutions,
LLC. For the Key Largo residence Spalling and Deck Repair. This project is
funded by the one -cent infrastructure tax.
Item D.1 Approval of an assignment of a Destination Event Funding Agreement for the
Beach Road Trip Weekend event in November 2016 from Beach Road Trip
Weekend, Inc. To BRT Weekend
Item I.1 Approval of a resolution to set a public hearing for July 20, 2016 at the Marathon
Government Center, Marathon, Florida, to consider approval of a resolution
renouncing and disclaiming any right of the County and the public in and to a
portion of the right -of -way of Ed Swift Road, in a part of Government Lot 2,
Township 67 South, Range 26 East, on Big Coppitt Key, Monroe County, Florida.
RESOLUTION #130 -2016 IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE
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Item I.2 Approval of a resolution prioritizing local applications for the 2016
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP).
RESOLUTION #131 -2016 IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE
Item I.3 Approval of a second contract amendment to change the completion date from
May 31, 2016 to July 31, 2016 on the agreement between Florida State University
and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners for professional services
to be performed by FSU - Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium Center
facilitators for staff support of the Monroe County Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee (no additional cost).
Item I.4 Approval of SunGard contract amendment to add an Application Programming
Interface (API) to allow the Integrated Voice Response (IVR) system to
read/write permit fee information to /from the CommunityPLUS permitting
system.
Item I.5 Approval of Third Amendment to Agreement between Selectron Technologies,
Inc. And Monroe County, amount not to exceed $2,500 for enhancements to the
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system for fees due on permit.
Item L.1 Request for expenditure from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
$500.00 Marathon High School Operation Graduation 2016.
$1000.00 Bethel AME Church for Success through Empowerment Program
(STEP).
Item M.1 Approval to reappoint three members of the Duck Key Security District Advisory
Board. The members are: Mary Balazs, Philip Kircher, and Sherry Popham. The
Security District Board has recommended them for reappointment at their May 3,
2016 meeting.
Item M.2 Approval for the appointment of Karen Thurman to the Career Source South
Florida Board of Directors.
Item M.3 Approval for the appointment of Dr. Jim Remington to the Florida Keys Council
for People with Disabilities.
Item M.4 Approval for the appointment of Sandra Higgs to the Human Services Advisory
Board fulfilling the term of David Paul Horan to expire 11/01/16.
Item N.1 Clerk Report: (1) Interdepartmental asset transfer - Information Purpose Only (2)
Departmental asset inventory - Information Purpose Only (3) FKAA invoices for
the fiscal year (to include salaries), relating to the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater
System Project. The Invoices under $50,000 are being provided For Information
Only.
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Item N.2 Approval of Destruction and disposal of surplus items.
Item N.3 Approval of Tourist Development Council Expenses for the Month of May 2016.
Item N.4 Approval of BOCC Warrants (Including Payroll) for the Month of May 2016.
Item N.5 Approval of FKAA Invoices $50,000 or over for the fiscal year (to include
salaries), relating to the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project.
Item N.6 Approval of Revised Special BOCC Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2016 to
include assigned Ordinance Numbers.
Item N.7 Official Approval of April 11, 2016 Special BOCC Meeting Minutes.
Item N.8 Official Approval of April 20, 2016 Regular BOCC Meeting Minutes.
Item P.2 Approval of closure of the 7 -Mile Bridge on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 6:45
am to 9:00 a.m. for the running of the 36th Annual 7 -Mile Bridge Run.
Item P.5 Approval to enter into an interlocal agreement with Broward County to provide
two years of financial support to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change
Compact in an amount of $100,000.
Item Q.2 Authorization for County Attorney to execute a release and waiver of any existing
or future claims and actions against the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
arising from detention costs share prior to the 2016 -2017 fiscal years.
Item Q.3 Authorization to initiate litigation against Jose A Lima and Maribel Reyes and the
property located at 786 Dolphin Road, Key Largo, Florida, to seek compliance
with the County Codes and enforce a lien arising from code compliance case
number CE13040011.
Item Q.4 Authorization to initiate litigation against Land Trust No 62008 6/2/08 and the
property located at 274 St. Thomas Ave., Key Largo, Florida to seek compliance
with the County Code and enforce a lien arising from Code Compliance case
number CE15030001.
Item Q.6 Approval of the Unity of Title which consolidates Monroe County's three parcels
into a single lot with one legal description. This is the County owned property to
be used for the Fire Station on Cudjoe Key
Item Q.7 Approval to advertise a public hearing for consideration of an ordinance that
amends MCC §18-2 that prohibits possession and consumption of alcoholic
beverages on public beaches and parks to provide the County Administrator with
authority to waive the prohibitions.
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Item S.1 Approval to purchase self - contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs) from
National Purchasing Partners Government Division (NPPGov), a national
purchasing cooperative, through Municipal Emergency Services (MES), provider
of the Scott Air Packs, pursuant to Chapter 7, Section C, paragraph 2 of the
Monroe County Purchasing Policy, and authority for the Fire Chief to execute all
necessary documents, including but not limited to the Participating Agency
Endorsement and Authorization.
Item S.2 Approval of Amendment #2 between Care in the Keys, Inc., d/b /a Island Private
Care and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County
Social Services beginning June 15, 2016 and ending on December 31, 2016.
Item S.3 Approval of Settlement Agreement in Monroe County v. Construct Group Corp.
(CGC) et. al. and CGC v. County, et. al., case no. 15 -CA- 000844 -A001 KW, and
case no. 15 -CA- 000563 -P and to authorize the County's outside counsel to
execute the Settlement Agreement.
Item S.6 Approval of a professional services contract with CPH, Inc, to program and
design through construction administration for a new Cudjoe Fire Station.
Contract amount is $267,000.00 This project is funded through the 2014 Revenue
Bond funds (fund 314).
BULK APPROVALS - COMMISSIONER RICE
Item C.6 A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners adopting a climate action
target (goal) of reducing greenhouse gases in both county operations and
community wide by 40% by 2030 as measured from a 2012 baseline inventory.
Alicia Betancourt, Extension Services uirector, set the stage.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner District 5
SECONDER: George Neugent, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner District 2
AYES: Carruthers, Neugent, Kolhage, Murphy, Rice
RESOLUTION #121 -2016 IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE
Item C.10 Approval of Resolution transferring funds for the purchase of a new air
ambulance helicopter. Sheriff Rick Ramsay addressed the board.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Rice, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Danny Kolhage, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Carruthers, Neugent, Kolhage, Murphy, Rice
RESOLUTION #122 -2016 IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE
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STAFF AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chief Callahan addressed the board. We are in the process of hiring a Billing
Specialist and we need the Board's approval to move forward. A contract will be
submitted to the Board at a later time.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Rice, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner District 5
AYES: Carruthers, Neugent, Kolhage, Murphy, Rice
No other staff reports.
Item E.1 Climate Change Advisory Committee Report
Alicia Betancourt of the Climate Change Advisory Committee provided a report
of the committee's progresses. Mayor Carruthers commented. Bob Shillinger,
County Attorney, addressed the board.
ADJORNMENT
THE FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF GOVERNOR'S BOARD
MEETING
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Present and answering to the Roll Call was Commissioner Danny Kolhage,
Commissioner /Chairman George Neugent, Commissioner David Rice, and Vice
Mayor Clark Snow.
Item G.1 Approval to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for purchasing Medical Supplies
and Pharmaceuticals.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Rice, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Clark Snow, Fire & Ambulance Board of Governor
AYES: Neugent, Kolhage, Rice, Snow
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Item G.2 Approval to purchase self - contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs) from
National Purchasing Partners Government Division (NPPGov), a national
purchasing cooperative, through Municipal Emergency Services (MES), provider
of the Scott Air Packs, pursuant to Chapter 7, Section C, paragraph 2 of the
Monroe County Purchasing Policy, and authority for the Fire Chief to execute all
necessary documents, including but not limited to the Participating Agency
Rnrinreamant anti A17thnri7Atlnn.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Danny Kolhage, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: Clark Snow, Fire & Ambulance Board of Governor
AYES: Neugent, Kolhage, Rice, Snow
ADJOURNMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Item H.1 Presentation on the Status of Upper Keys projects, PK Complex design, and
Marathon Library Programming. Doug Sposito; Director of Project Management
presented presentation of the Upper Keys Projects and the Marathon Library
Overview. Public speaker Louis Latorre addressed the Board. Discussion by
Commissioners.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING AND CODE COMPLIANCE
DEPARTMENTS -BULK APPROVALS
Item J.1 No items submitted.
CLOSED SESSION
Item K.1 An Attorney - Client Closed Session in the matter of Keith Cohen and Cheri Cohen
v. Monroe County, Florida, Case No. 15- 10167- CIV- MARTINEZ- GOODMAN.
Due to length of presentations, BOCC moved K1 Closed Session to begin at 2:15
pm. Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, read script into the record at 2:15 pm.
Item K.2 An Attorney - Client Closed Session in the matters of Monroe County BOCC v.
Construct Group Corp. and Berkley Regional Ins. Co., Case No. CA -K -15 -844
and Construct Group Corp. v. Monroe County BOCC, Case No. CA -P -15 -563.
Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, announced since S3 Settlement Agreement was
bulk approved, it eliminated the need for this Closed session.
RESULT: MEETING CANCELLED
Item K.3 Attorney - Client Closed Session in the case of Delaney et al. v. FKAA and
Monroe County, 16th Judicial Circuit Case No. CA -K -16 -439.
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Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, requested a continuance to July 20th BOCC
meeting at 1:30 pm in Marathon or as soon thereafter as may be heard.
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/20/2016 9:00 AM
MOVER: Danny Kolhage, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: George Neugent, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner District 2
AYES: Carruthers, Neugent, Kolhage, Murphy, Rice
Mayor Heather Carruthers declared the closed meeting ended and returned to the open session.
EVERGLADES RESTORATION AND FLORIDA BAY/FP &L ISSUES
Item 0.1 Presentation on the Everglades' water management system's hydrological and
ecological constraints, by John Mitnik, P.E., Director for Operations, Engineering
and Construction for the South Florida Water Management District. John Mitnik
provided a presentation consisting of an overview regarding control systems.
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator addressed the Board. Ms. De Palma
(representing Audubon Florida), Thomas Vanlent (representing Everglades
Foundation), Caroline McLaughlin (representing National Parks Conservation
Association), and Captain Ed Davidson (Chairman of the Florida Keys Citizens
Coalition) addressed the Board as public speakers. Discussion by the
Commissioners.
Item 0.2 Turkey Point Cooling Canal System Update by Charles Knight, Area Manager,
External Affairs for Florida Power & Light. Charles Knight Florida Power &
Light provided an update regarding Turkey Point and advised the Board they have
responded to a letter from Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority. Lisa Tennyson,
Legislative Affairs and Grants Acquisition Director, updated Board regarding
draft letter that will be provided to the Commission prior to forwarding. Caroline
McLaughlin (representing National Parks Conservation Association) and Captain
Ed Davidson (Chairman of the Florida Keys Citizens Coalition) addressed the
Board as public speakers.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item P.1 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator's Report.
Discussion by Commissioners about Illegal transient rentals regarding fines.
Steve Williams, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board. The Board
asked that staff request fine amount for total number of days for illegal rental.
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, advised the Board the 7 -mile bridge
project will soon begin and bridge will be closed with only limited emergency
access for Pigeon Key.
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Item P.3 A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners endorsing Amendment 4
which would authorize the Florida Legislature to exempt solar and other
renewable energy systems from both residential and commercial property
appraisals and from the tangible personal property tax, effective January 1, 2018.
Amendment No. 4 will be presented to Florida voters at the August 30, 2016
election. Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Director, set the stage. Lisa Tennyson,
Legislative Affairs and Grants Acquisition Director, provided an overview of
several Solar Amendments. Discussion by Commissioners. Michael Weber
(representing Solar Education Association of the Florida Keys) and Johnny
Hammerstrom (representing Tave rnier) addressed the board as public
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner District 5
SECONDER: George Neugent, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner District 2
AYES: Carruthers, Neugent, Kolhage, Murphy, Rice
RESOLUTION #132 -2016 IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE
Item PA Review and acceptance of the Monroe County GreenKeys! Sustainability Action
Plan. To be heard with C -6. Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Director, set the stage
for the GreenKeys Sustainability Action Plan Final Approval. Erin Deady, PA
presented the final presentation. Tina Boan, Budget Director, addressed the
board. No public
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Rice, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner District 5
AYES: Carruthers, Neugent, Kolhage, Murphy, Rice
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item Q.1 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, written report provided.
Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, requested a Client Closed Session in the matter
of Key West Resort Utilities Rate Application Public Service Commission Docket
15 -0071 for the regular schedule meeting July 20, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. in Marathon
or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Script read into the record.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Danny Kolhage, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: George Neugent, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner District 2
AYES: Carruthers, Neugent, Kolhage, Murphy, Rice
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Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board regarding the Rockland
Key Property. Staff is asking for direction to intervene in the law suit to protect
the county's interest.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Rice, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Danny Kolhage, Commissioner District 1
AYES: Carruthers, Neugent, Kolhage, Murphy, Rice
Ethics Training by the State Attorney's Office and the County Attorney's Office
will take place August 2, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Marathon Government Center.
As discussed at a previous meeting regarding the Domestic Abuse Shelter, staff's
recommendations were approved. Due to new circumstances, staff has learned
that the Domestic Abuse Shelter has ceased providing services. Staff would like
to send the letter to the successor agency. We plan to bring an item back to the
Board in either July or August.
Another feedback item was on the landings at the Summerland Airport regarding
putting up signs. Information provided to the Board, staff has direction to table
till next month. Kevin Wilson, Public Works & Engineering, addressed the
Board will bring this back to the Board next month.
Item Q.5 Discussion and direction regarding collection of Tourist Development Taxes and
Tourist Impact Taxes from AirBnB. Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, set the
stage and illuminated for discussion and direction. Brian Baptista from Air BnB
and Deb Curlee addressed the Board as public speakers. Commissioner Kolhage
authorized County Attorney to negotiate and proceed with potential litigation at
s discretion, seconded by Commis trice.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Danny Kolhage, Commissioner District 1
SECONDER: David Rice, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Carruthers, Neugent, Kolhage, Murphy, Rice
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item R.1 A public hearing to consider an ordinance creating Sections 23 -43 through 23 -47
of the Monroe County Code, to provide a reduction in assessed value for
construction or reconstruction of homesteaded property completed after January
7, 2003 for the purpose of providing living quarters for parents or grandparents of
property owners, pursuant to F.S 193.703 and the 2002 amendment to the Florida
Constitution known as the "Granny Flats" Amendment. Deb Curlee representing
Cudjoe Key Residents addressed the Board as a public speaker. Commissioner
Murphy motioned to approve; seconded by Commissioner Rice. Discussion
regarding eligibility and inspection/enforcement - need for Property Appraiser
input. After public speaker, Commissioner Rice withdrew second to approve.
Commissioner Rice then moved for Public Hearing to be continued to July 20th
meeting in Marathon to allow staff to update BOCC on eligibility, enforcement,
etc. and have Property Appraiser available /present at the Public Hearing to
provide input. Seconded by Commissioner Murphy.
RESULT:
TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/20/2016 9:00 AM
MOVER:
David Rice, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER:
Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner District 5
AYES:
Carruthers, Neugent, Kolhage, Murphy, Rice
Item R.2 A public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Sec. 2- 110(3) and Sec. 2-
111(a) of the Monroe County Code to increase the County's reimbursement rates
for subsistence (meals) while on travel, allowing for the purchase and/or
reimbursement of refundable airline tickets, allowing for the purchase of travel
insurance, and authorizing use of chartered airline service when determined by the
County Administrator to be the most cost effective method of travel for the
County. No public speakers.
ESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: George Neugent, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner District 2
SECONDER: David Rice, Commissioner District 4
AYES: Carruthers, Neugent, Kolhage, Murphy, Rice
ORDINANCE #021 -2016 IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE
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Item R.3 An ordinance by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners amending
the Monroe County Future Land Use Map from Residential Medium (RM) to
Mixed Use /Commercial (MC), for property located at 105030 Overseas Highway,
Key Largo, Mile Marker 105, legally described as Block 3, Lot 11, of the Revised
Amended Plat of Riviera Village Subdivision (Plat Book 2, Page 80), Key Largo,
Monroe County, Florida, having Real Estate # 00510640.000000, as proposed by
Andrew Andrushko; providing for severability; providing for repeal of conflicting
provisions; providing for transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency and the
Secretary of State; providing for inclusion in the Monroe County Comprehensive
Plan and for amendment to the Future Land Use Map; providing for an effective
date. No
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Rice, Commissioner District 4
SECONDER: Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner District 5
AYES: Carruthers, Neugent, Kolhage, Murphy, Rice
RESOLUTION #133 -2016 IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE
ADD -ONS
Item S.4 Approval of a $370,921.75 Grant application to be submitted June 28, 2016 to the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a Grant to fund Phase IIIA of a
County -wide canal improvement master plan, of which $170,921.75 would be
funded by EPA and $200,000 is offered as a match from the County for the
budgeted combination muck removal/backfilling project on Canal #83; and
waiver of purchasing policy and procedure to allow AMEC to prepare and submit
the grant application on behalf of the County; and waiver of purchasing policies
and procedures and awarding of the grant work to AMEC as the Contractor under
our existing contract to perform the work if the County is awarded the funds
under the grant. Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Director, explained the grant
application process. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, commented
regarding the necessity now vs other contractors. Discussion by Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to approve.
Roll -Call was taken by the Clerk with the following results:
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Neugent
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Carruthers
No
Motion Carried.
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Item S.5 Approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for installing a new air curtain
system at the mouth of Canal #290 located on Avenue I on Big Pine Key and
demolishing portions of an ineffective weed barrier in place, estimated at
$135,000; and providing a 2 -year period of operations and maintenance, estimated
at $50,000.
Discussion - Kolhage expressed his concern regarding the cost/processes.
Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Director, and Roman Gastesi, County Administrator,
addressed the Board regarding the demonstration projects as to the maintenance
and estimates of these projects. Discussion by Commissioners. A motion was
made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to
approve.
Roll -Call was taken by the Clerk with the following results:
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Neugent
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Carruthers
Yes
Motion Carried.
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There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was
ADJOURNED.
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