07/19/2017 RegularMINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Marathon, Florida
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m.
at the Marathon Government Center. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Heather
Carruthers, Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner David Rice and
Mayor George Neugent. Also present at the meeting were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Bob
Shillinger, County Attorney; Kevin Madok, Clerk of Court; Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk; county staff,
members of the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
A Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting
approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B 1 Presentation of 20 Years of Service Award to Terri Colonna, Commissioner's Aide, District II.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting approval
of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval to award the annual lump sum bonus to the Billing Supervisor and
Billing Specialist in the amount of 10% of their unloaded base salaries for evaluation period July 1,
2016 to June 30, 2017. This bonus is based upon an average collection rate for air and ground
ambulance charges in accordance with the Resolution authorizing this bonus, to be paid in the amount
of one percent (1.0 %) of the employee's unloaded base salaries, up to a maximum increase of ten percent
(10 %) of the Baseline Collection Rate, which will translate to a maximum bonus often percent (10 %).
C3 Board adopted the following Resolution removing a previously appointed authorized agent
of an Animal Control Contractor.
RESOLUTION NO. 160 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Florida Fence Corp. for
replacement of the fence around and under the Monroe County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) Stock Island
Jail. The contract is in the amount of $197,250.00. The project is funded by the One Cent
Infrastructure Sales Tax.
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C6 Board granted approval to implement a Long Term Parking Policy at the Florida Keys
Marathon International Airport to assess a fee for vehicles parking in the Main Terminal parking lot
for 30 consecutive days or longer, in the amount of $100.00 per vehicle per month.
C7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the State of Florida,
Division of Emergency Management concerning an Emergency Management Preparedness and
Assistance Base Grant (Contract 418 -BG- - 11 -54- 01- ) in the amount of $105,806.00, fully grant
funded and no county match; and authorization for the County Administrator to execute any other
required documentation in relation to the grant.
C8 Board granted approved of the Receipt of monthly Change Orders for the month of June,
reviewed by the County Administrator /Assistant Administrator. Said Change Orders are incorporated
herein by reference.
C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with
Government Services Group, Inc. for professional consulting services for the Duck Key Security
District Special Assessment Program for Fiscal Year 2017 -2018.
C10 Board granted approval to amend and extend the current agreement with Professional
Emergency Services, Inc. to include additional medical oversight in the expansion of the Trauma Star
secondary air transport ambulance.
C11 Board granted approval to rescind previously approved agreement with Refreshment Services
Pepsi (May 17, 2017 Item C11), and enter into a non - exclusive five (5) year Retail Vending Machine
Concession Agreement with Refreshment Services, Inc. to provide two (2) beverage vending
machines at the Key West International Airport; 10% of gross revenues generated from the vending
machines will be paid to the Airport on a quarterly in arrears basis. The agreement approved May
17, 2017, was with Refreshment Services Pepsi, a Florida Corporation; however, correct corporate name
is Refreshment Services, Inc., a Delaware Corporation.
C12 Board granted approval to issue a Request for Proposal for installation of Fire Hydrants in
Monroe County.
C13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 4002 of Alzheimer's Disease
Initiative Program (ADI) Contract KZ -1697 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., and Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services /In Home Services for the
contract year 2016 -2017 (ending June 30, 2017) in order to increase the total grant funding by
$7,050.00 from $164,647.80 to $171,697.80. These additional funds are non - recurring.
C14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Alzheimer's Disease Initiative Program
(ADI) Contract KZ -1797 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., and Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners /Monroe County Social Services In -Home Services for the contract year 2017-
2018 (07/01/2017- 06/30/2018) in the amount of $164,647.80.
C15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the State of Florida,
Division of Emergency Management concerning an Emergency Management Performance Grant
(Contract 418 -FG- - 11- 54 -01- ) in the amount of $66,884.00, fully grant funded and no county
match; and authorization for the County Administrator to execute any required documentation in
relation to the grant.
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C16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Modification #1 to Low Income Home
Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Subgrant Agreement 4 17EA- OF- 11 -54 -01 -019 between
Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services for the contract period of 04/01/2017 through 03/31/2018
to increase funding by $22,004.00 which will increase the total contract amount from $189,988.00 to
$211,992.00.
C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a five (5) year Agreement with Volaire
Aviation, Inc. for Air Service Development Consultant Services for both Monroe County Airports.
C19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Federally Funded Weatherization
Assistance Program (WAP) Subgrant Agreement 417WX- OG- 11 -54 -01 -039 between the State of
Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and County of Monroe, Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners (Monroe County Social Services) for the period of 04/01/2017 through
03/31/2018 in the amount of $125,572.00.
C20 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for animal control services for the
Middle Keys (MM16.7 - MM70).
C21 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing on changes to Ordinance 18- 27(c)(1) as
to park hours and add in Chapter 18, Article II, a special section on specific Bernstein Park regulations
as directed by the BOCC on May 17, 2017.
TAX COLLECTOR
DI Board granted approval of the Tax Collector's request to extend the 2017 tax roll and to allow the
bills to be mailed prior to completion of the Value Adjustment Board hearings.
BUDGET & FINANCE
El Board granted approval of the transmittal of the Fiscal Year 2018 Proposed Budget.
E2 Board granted approval of the transmittal of the Fiscal Year 2018 Departmental Business Plan
for the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget.
E3 Board granted approval of the transmittal of the 2017 Residential & Business Community Input
Survey Report for the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget.
E4 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the transfer of funds and for the receipt of
unanticipated revenue:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 161 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 149 -2017 (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 162 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 163 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 164 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 165 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 166 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 167 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 168 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 169 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 170 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 171 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BULDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
I2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Inter -Local Agreement between
Monroe County and the Village of Islamorada (City) reimbursing the City in an amount up to
$10,000.00 from Boating Improvement Funds for costs to be incurred by the City during Fiscal
Year 2018 for regulatory buoy maintenance.
I3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Inter -Local Agreement between Monroe
County and the City of Marathon (City) reimbursing the City in an amount up to $30,000.00 from
Boating Improvement Funds f or costs to be incurred by the City during Fiscal Year 2018 for repaving
at the Quay boat launching facility.
I4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No.2 between Monroe County
and Arnold's Auto & Marine Repair, Inc., providing for removal and disposal of non - derelict vessels,
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and to cover, remove, store, and/or dispose of off - premises marine signs from vessels or floating
structures, and to remove, relocate, store and/or dispose of vessels or floating structures exhibiting off-
premises marine signs.
I5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a task assignment (FK -146) with the Florida
Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to receive $70,000.00 which will allow the County to hire
a contractor to remove invasive exotic plants from conservation lands that are owned or managed by
Monroe County.
I6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a task assignment (FK -151) with Florida
Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to receive $80,000.00 which will allow the County to
hire a contracted crew of invasive exotic plant control technicians to treat invasive exotic plants on
conservation lands that are owned or managed by Monroe County.
I7 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for the removal of invasive exotic
plants (initial treatment) from conservation lands that are owned or managed by Monroe County.
I8 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for the removal of invasive exotic
plants (maintenance treatment) from conservation lands that are owned or managed by Monroe County.
I9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No.2 between Monroe County
and Blue Water Marine Services, Inc., providing for removal and disposal of non - derelict vessels, and to
cover, remove, store, and/or dispose of off - premises marine signs from vessels or floating structures,
and to remove, relocate, store and/or dispose of vessels or floating structures exhibiting off - premises
marine signs.
I10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No.2 between Monroe County
and Coffin Marine Services, Inc., providing for removal and disposal of non - derelict vessels, and to
cover, remove, store, and/or dispose of off - premises marine signs from vessels or floating structures,
and to remove, relocate, store and/or dispose of vessels or floating structures exhibiting off - premises
marine signs.
Ill Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No.2 between Monroe County
and Lower Keys Marine Towing and Salvage, Inc., providing for removal and disposal of non -
derelict vessels, and to cover, remove, store, and /or dispose of off - premises marine signs from vessels
or floating structures, and to remove, relocate, store and/or dispose of vessels or floating structures
exhibiting off - premises marine signs.
I12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No.2 between Monroe County
(County) and Adventure Environmental, Inc. (Adventure), providing for removal and disposal of non -
derelict vessels, and to cover, remove, store, and/or dispose of off - premises marine signs from vessels
or floating structures, and to remove, relocate, store and/or dispose of vessels or floating structures
exhibiting off - premises marine signs.
I13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No.2 between Monroe County
and ASAP, Inc., providing for removal and disposal of non - derelict vessels, and to cover, remove,
store, and /or dispose of off- premises marine signs from vessels or floating structures, and to remove,
relocate, store and/or dispose of vessels or floating structures exhibiting off - premises marine signs.
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WASTEWATER ISSUES
J1 Board adopted the following Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners removing twelve (12) parcels from the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System service
area that were previously included in the system; authorizing staff to process any refunds of
special assessments already collected; and providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 172 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
K2 Board granted approval of Commissioner Kolhage's appointment of Kathryn M. Norris to the
Library Advisory Board replacing Stephanie Griffiths who did not wish to be re- appointed.
K3 Board granted approval of Commissioner Kolhage's appointment of Natalia Duke to serve on
the Climate Change Advisory Committee, and request for waiver for residency requirement in Section
1(a) of Resolution 002 -2001 to allow Ms. Duke to serve.
COUNTY CLERK
L1 Board granted approval of the corrected minutes, from the final budget meeting held on
September 11, 2014, to reflect the revision of the Resolution adopting the final mileage rate for the Fire
& Ambulance District 1 for Fiscal Year 2015 from 204 -2014 to 204A -2014.
L2 Board granted official approval to correct the October 17, 2014 minutes. Change Item C12,
Resolution No. 258 -2014, to 312 -2014 in the minutes and on the executed Resolution; and, change Item
R3, Resolution No. 312 -2014, to 258 -2014 in the minutes.
L3 Board granted approval to correct the December 10, 2014 minutes, in order to change Item 09,
assigned Resolution No. 379 -2014, to Resolution No. 379 -2014 A in the minutes and on the executed
Resolution; and to change Item 010, previously assigned Resolution No. 390 -2014, to Resolution
No. 379 -2014 in the minutes.
L4 Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes from the
special meeting of May 10, 2017; and, from the regular meeting of May 17, 2017.
L5 Board granted approval of the request from the Audit Selection Committee to authorize a
negotiating team consisting of a designate from the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and
representatives from the Clerk and the County Attorney's Office to negotiate a fixed fee contract with
the top ranked firm in accordance with Section 218.391(4)(a), Florida Statutes; also, approval of
request from the Audit Selection Committee that the BOCC allow the term of the contract to be
negotiable rather than requiring a three year contract with two -one year renewals with the audit firm
as in the prior contract.
L6 Approval of BOCC Warrants (including payroll) for the month of June 2017, 10024577 -
10025763 (AP); 50002981 - 50003090 (PR CHECK); 3081441 - 3082520 (PR VOUCHER); 22208 -22318
(WC), as follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of $2,613,130.92; 101 Fine & Forfeiture Fund, in
the amount of $3,769,053.33; 102 Road & Bridge Fund, in the amount of $221,235.41; 115 TDC
District Two Penny, in the amount of $749,988.18; 116 TDC Admin & Promo 2 Cent, in the amount
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of $898,842.14; 117 TDC District 1,3 Cent, in the amount of $793,866.48; 118 TDC District 2,3
Cent, in the amount of $166,156.17; 119 TDC District 3,3 Cent, in the amount of $363,856.29; 120
TDC District 4,3 Cent, in the amount of $251,561.78; 121 TDC District 5,3 Cent, in the amount of
$358,804.61; 125 Gov Fund Type Grants, in the amount of $541,942.08; 141 Fire & Amb Dist 1
L &M Keys, in the amount of $635,333.25; 147 Uninc Svc Dist Parks &Rec, in the amount of
$131,468.82; 148 Plan, Build, Zoning, in the amount of $398,177.28; 149 Municipal Policing, in the
amount of $544,809.83; 150 911 Enhancement Fee, in the amount of $37,303.41; 152 Duck Key
Security Dist, in the amount of $12,234.48; 157 Boating Improvement Fund, in the amount of
$45,720.24; 158 Misc Special Revenue Fund, in the amount of $84,027.30; 160 Environmental
Restoration, in the amount of $15,210.89; 163 Court Facilities, in the amount of $12,593.06; 164
Drug Abuse Trust Fund, in the amount of $6,396.10; 171 Stock Island Wastewater, in the amount of
$10,097.06; 175 Long Key Wastewater, in the amount of $944.40; 176 Duck Key MSTU, in the
amount of $1,087.74; 180 Building Fund, in the amount of $278,089.37; 304 1 Cent Infra Surtax, in
the amount of $806,188.50; 308 Infrastructure Sales Tax Revenue Bond, in the amount of $459.10;
310 Big Coppitt Wastewater, in the amount of $4,557.92; 311 Duck Key Wastewater, in the amount
of $79.39; 312 Cudjoe Regional WW Proj, in the amount of $10,525.24; 314 Series 2014 Revenue
Bonds, in the amount of $1,176,882.08; 316 Land Acquisition, in the amount of $223,920.24; 401
Card Sound Bridge, in the amount of ($303,510.57); 403 Marathon Airport, in the amount of
$364,593.19; 404 Key West Intl Airport, in the amount of $1,074,811.11; 406 PFC & Operating
Restrictions, in the amount of $507,470.61; 414 MSD Solis Waste, in the amount of $1,628,834.72;
501 Worker's Compensation, in the amount of $207,491.17; 502 Group Insurance Fund, in the
amount of $1,376,046.26; 503 Risk Management Fund, in the amount of $275,811.16; 504 Fleet
Management Fund, in the amount of $141,601.01; 610 Fire /EMS LOSAP Trust Fund, in the amount
of $2,550.00.
L7 Board granted approval of FKAA Invoices $50,000.00 or over for the Fiscal Year (to include
salaries), relating to the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project. Said invoices are incorporated
herein by reference.
L8 Board granted approval of FKAA invoices for the Fiscal Year (to include salaries) relating to
the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project. The invoices under $50,000.00 are being provided
for information only. Said invoices are incorporated herein by reference.
L9 Approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of June 2017, as follows:
Advertising, in the amount of $2,748,977.64; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the amount of $105,481.30;
Events, in the amount of $329,478.12; Office Supplies & Operating Costs, in the amount of
$19,708.76; Personnel Services, in the amount of $225,849.83; Public Relations, in the amount of
$105,087.07; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of $64,649.99; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of
$20,177.40; Travel, in the amount of $27,249.26; Visitor Information Services, in the amount of
$95,126.02.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
M3 Board granted approval to enter into a $0 amendment with Parsons Brinckerhoff hlc. to change
their name to WSP USA hlc. for Category C environmental and environmental engineering services.
M8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with interim Medical Examiner,
Michael Steckbauer, M.D.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
N2 Board granted authorization to initiate litigation against Coher and Coher Investment Co., Ltd
and the property located at 103100 Overseas Highway, Key Largo Florida, and any other properties
owned by them if necessary, to seek compliance with the County Code and enforce liens arising
from code compliance Case Numbers CE16020087; CE16020172; CE16020176; CE16020194;
CEI6020196; CEI6020205; CEI6020211; CEI6020212; CEI6040068 and CEI6010058.
N3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with West
Group Law PLLC to add a time keeper and to remove the cap on payments to attorney for legal services
relating to the gasification project and potential litigation.
ENGINEERING
P1 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Qualifications for On -Call Engineering
Services.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
P2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County and
S.B. Painting and Grounds Maintenance Inc. in the amount of $67,942.00 to paint the exterior of the
Murray E. Nelson Government Center. This is funded through the ad valorem tax.
SUSTAINABILITY
P3 Board granted approval of Amendment No. 4 to the United States Environmental Protection
Agency Canal Grant X7- OOD40915 to provide a six month, no cost time, extension from July 31, 2017
to January 31, 2018.
EXTENSION SERVICES
P4 Board granted approval to extend the United State Environmental Protection Agency Grant
Agreement 40OD41115 to July 2018.
AIRPORTS
P5 Board granted approval to re- advertise a Request for Proposals for the Key West Noise
Insulation Program construction project and to waive County Competitive Solicitation Process
3.A(2.c), reducing the advertisement period from 45 days to 32 days to accommodate FAA grant
application deadline for Fiscal Year 2017.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
C2 James Callahan, Fire Chief, addressed the Board concerning approval by the Board, acting as
Plan Administrator of the Length of Service Award Plan (LOSAP), to begin 10 -year
disbursement of funds to one eligible participant. After discussion, motion was made by Mayor
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Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting approval of the item. Motion carried
unanimous.
C4 Commissioner Kolhage announced that, due to an appearance of a conflict, he would have to
abstain from voting on the approval of a contract with D.L. Porter Constructors, Inc. for the Department
of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Building renovation for relocation of the Sheriffs evidence room from Jackson
Square. Contract amount is $473,468.00. Funding is through one cent infrastructure sales tax. Motion
was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval and
authorizing execution of the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Kolhage
abstaining.
C17 James Callahan, Fire Chief, addressed the Board concerning approval of the issuance (renewal) of
a Class A Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to National Health Transport,
Inc. for the operation of an ALS inter - facility transport ambulance service for the period August 17,
2017 through August 16, 2019. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
C22 Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board concerning approval of a
Resolution to utilize Wellness Funds in order to create a gym in the Gato Building (Cato Building
Gym), which shall be open to all employees and retirees of the MCBOCC, Land Authority and
Constitutionals who are Monroe County health plan participants. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call
vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 173 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire &
Ambulance District 1, meeting.
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire & Ambulance District 1 convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner David Rice, Mayor George Neugent and
Vice Mayor Bruce Halle. Absent were Councilwoman Katie Scott and Mayor Norman Anderson.
H1 James Callahan, Fire Chief, addressed the Board concerning approval to award the annual lump
sum bonus to the Billing Supervisor and Billing Specialist in the amount of 10% of their unloaded
base salaries for evaluation period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. This bonus is based upon an average
collection rate for air and ground ambulance charges in accordance with the resolution authorizing this
bonus, to be paid in the amount of one percent (1.0 %) of the employee's unloaded base salaries, up to a
maximum increase of ten percent (10 %) of the Baseline Collection Rate, which will translate to a
maximum bonus of ten percent (10 %). Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Rice granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously, with Councilwoman
Scott and Mayor Anderson not present.
H2 Chief Callahan addressed the Board concerning approval to amend and extend the current
agreement with Professional Emergency Services, Inc. to include additional medical oversight in the
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expansion of the Trauma Star secondary air transport ambulance. Motion was made by Commissioner
Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval of the item. Motion carried
unanimously, with Councilwoman Scott and Mayor Anderson not present.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Fire & Ambulance District 1 Board of
Governors was adjourned.
The Board of County Commissioner meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
STAFF REPORTS
F1 Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, reported that Solid Waste achieved a 77% recycle
rate for 2016. Mr. Wilson introduced Cary Knight, Interim Director of Project Management. Mr. Knight
made a power point presentation to the Board titled Harvey Government Center, Facility Condition
Assessment Report. Mr. Knight gave an update on the Senior Center, which is adjacent to the Harvey
Government Center. He advised that the kitchen move is slated for substantial completion at the end of
August, with final completion in September. He also advised the Board that they are working toward
rebuilding the Senior Center on the same footprint and that they are having meetings, with various people,
to develop a better use of the space.
F2 Lisa Tennyson, Director Legislative Affairs, gave an update on NFIP (National Flood Insurance
Program) action in the House and Senate. Ms. Tennyson advised the Board that staff would be going to
D.C. next week for the White House Conference on Florida County Commissioners. She advised the
Board that she and Commissioner Carruthers would be attending the NACO Annual Conference starting
tomorrow (July 20, 2017), that they would be attending several policy steering committees and that
Commissioner Carruthers has been invited to sing the National Anthem at this conference. Ms. Tennyson
advised the Board that the Constitutional Revision Commission has convened and that they only meet
every twenty (20) years. She advised that Board that the next legislative session starts in January. She
advised the Board that they are already starting to prepare for the session with regard to land acquisition.
She advised the Board that after a series of internal coordination meetings that they will have a meeting
with BOCC staff, Land Authority staff, Commissioner Rice and Tallahassee on August l O h .
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
M4 Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting
approval of an extension to the State of Florida Stan Mayfield Working Waterfront Grant Agreement
to acquire the commercial fishing property on Stock Island formerly known as "Gulf Seafood" to
preserve working waterfront access for the commercial fishing industry. Motion carried
unanimously.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BULDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
I1 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, requested that the Correction of a scrivener's error to add the
legal description as Exhibit A of an Interlocal Agreement (ILA), approved by the BOCC on December
14, 2016, between Monroe County and City of Marathon transferring 52 low income and 3 very
low income (55 total) Affordable Housing ROGO Allocations from Monroe County to the City of
Marathon. This ILA is proposed by Keys Affordable Development III, LLC, for a project that
proposes developing 55 new affordable housing units and is applying for state low income housing tax
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credits (LIHTC) be continued to the August 16, 2017 meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner
Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to continue the item. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
M6 Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Coordinator, made a power point presentation, to the Board
concerning direction of a potential demonstration program for canal debris removal and hauling, titled
Monroe County Canal Skimming Demonstration Project. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Bob
Shillinger, County Attorney; and, Cynthia Hall, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board. Board
authorized Ms. Haag to draft an RFP for canal skimming services and to present it at the July 28 Canal
Advisory Board for discussion; and, to extend the contract for Canal 83 restoration to place the air curtain
installation task on hold until results of the canal skimming RFP are received. The item will be brought
back before the Board at the August 16, 2017 meeting.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
K1 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning consideration of a motion to
reconsider the vote taken on June 20, 2017 at the Special BOCC Meeting on the Health Insurance
Plan regarding Option 47 of the proposals, which would phase out the County subsidy for "Rule of
70" retirees over 5 years (20% per year) and direction to staff to develop alternate options for Rule of
70 retirees including reconsideration of Option 7A or other options for July 25 Budget meeting. The
following individuals addressed the Board: Nancy Alvarez, Corey Bryan, Joey Torres, Donna A. Moore,
Jonathan Crane, Mitch Snider, Tamara Peteck- Snider, Louis LaTorre, Sheila Barker, Sheriff Rick Ramsay,
Monroe County Sheriff; Reggie Paros, and Charlene Sprinkle. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to reconsider the entire discussion on health
benefits from the June 20, 2017 meeting. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The meeting resumed after break with Commissioner Murphy not present.
M1 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, referred the Board to the County Administrator's monthly
report for the month of June. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Gastesi addressed the
Board concerning the residential and business survey results and staffing levels.
M2 Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Coordinator; and, Tina Boan, Sr. Director Budget & Finance,
addressed the Board concerning approval to enter into a Contract with Earth Tech Enterprises, Inc. for the
operations, maintenance and monitoring of the recently installed air curtain system in Canal 4290 located
on Avenue I in Big Pine Key, and the air curtain system scheduled to be installed on Canal 483 located on
Grouper Lane in Key Largo, in an amount not to exceed $39,393.75, of which $8,955.00 is unbudgeted
for Fiscal Year 2017 and $30,438.75 is budgeted for Fiscal Year 2018. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting approval and
authorizing execution of the item. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage No
Commissioner Murphy Not present
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Neugent Yes
Motion carried.
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Commissioner Murphy returned to the meeting and took her seat.
M5 Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Coordinator; and, Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, addressed
the Board concerning approval of a $60,403.40 Task Order 44 for procurement and permitting
services for the Canal 75 backfilling project in Key Largo, under the on -call contract with Amec
Foster Wheeler, Inc. for Category B canal infrastructure engineering services, which extends services
authorized under Amendment No. 12 under a previous AMEC contract. Remaining funds are carried
over from Amendment No. 12 and no new funds are required. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting approval and authorizing
execution of the item. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
M7 Judith Clarke, Director Engineering /Roads; and Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Coordinator; and
Greg Corning, representing AMEC, addressed the Board concerning approval of a $1.4 Million TMDL
Stormwater Grant Application for a combined roads /canal restoration project in the Key Largo Twin
Lakes Subdivision area, seeking $710,000.00 of grant funds towards a canal restoration project to
install submerged culverts to improve dissolved oxygen impairments on canal 447 (Poor Ranked
Canal) and the implementation of stormwater best management practices (BMP) infrastructure for the
roads project, and offering $710,000.00 in budgeted funds as a match, retroactively ratifying the grant
application submitted June 30, 2017; and authorization for the County Administrator to sign all
necessary documents in connection with this grant. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting approval of the item. Roll call
vote carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
N1 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, referred the Board to the County Attorney's report for July 2017.
Said report is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Shillinger requested authority to seek an Attorney
General's Opinion on whether it is an appropriate use of county tax dollars, however they are generated, to
spend money on canals that may have private ownership or state ownership in the underlying dirt,
recognizing that the state owns the water colony. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting the authority to the County Attorney to seek an opinion.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Shillinger advised that Board that the Medical Examiner selection committee had two
recommendations for the position. He advised the Board that the first candidate, that was recommended,
withdrew his name from consideration.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that Energy 3 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and
that he will give the Board an update at the August meeting.
Mr. Shillinger introduced Mr. Gabriel Castiello, who is clerking, with the County Attorney's
Office in Marathon.
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N5 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning direction regarding the Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire
Department Property. The following individual addressed the Board: Chuck Licis, representing the
Sugarloaf Shores Property Owner's Association. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting approval of staff recommendation to file
suit against the Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. and Sugarloaf Wi -Fi, Inc. in Circuit Court and
to engage in pre -suit discussion with both parties. Motion carried unanimously.
N4 Cynthia Hall, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning direction on the
County's response to the new rate case initiated by K W Resort Utilities Corp. (PSC Docket No.
170141 -SU). After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers granting approval of Options 2 & 3, as follows: 2. Take an active part in the
litigation, as the County did in PSC Docket No. 150071 -SU; and, 3. Explore options under F. S. 367.171,
which provides that a county may, by Resolution or Ordinance, exclude itself from the jurisdiction of the
Public Service Commission and become the regulatory body with oversight over utilities under its
jurisdiction. Motion carried unanimously.
N6 Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy authorizing
the County Attorney to seek an Attorney General Opinion on the definition of "premium cost" as used
in F.S. 112.0801, regarding health insurance. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Board discussed issues related to illegal transient rentals with Airbnb, VRBO and homeaway.com.
Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; and, Mayte Santamaria, Sr. Director Planning & Environmental
Resources, addressed the Board.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that county staff and a Commissioner would be touring the Big
Pine Road Prison facility, at 10:00 a.m. on July 20, 2017, to further explore what potential uses could be
put to the property if the Board were to enter into a lease or make an effort to acquire it. He extended an
invitation to the Board to attend. He advised the Board that he would report back next month, or at the
special meeting, July 25, 2017, if there was anything critical that needed time sensitive discussion.
Board discussed the Big Pine Key Park.
Board discussed Uber and Lyft. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the Constitutional
Revision Commission.
Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board concerning Sea Oats Beach
and the potential for washing out.
Mr. Shillinger announced that the Judicial Nominating Commission has been convened by
Governor Scott to make a recommendation, by September 5, 2017, to the Governor for nominees to fill
Judge Wayne Miller's seat. He advised that the deadline to file an application is Monday, July 24, 2017 at
5:00 p.m., at the County Attorney's Office.
Mayor Neugent returned later in the meeting from the lunch break.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
01 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 18- 27(1)(1),
Monroe County Code, to allow animals at the Palm Villa Park and require all dogs at the Palm Villa
Park to be accompanied by an adult human owner or handler. There were no public speakers. Motion
was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously, with Mayor Neugent not present.
ORDINANCE NO. 009 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
02 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners amending the Monroe County Land Use District (Zoning) Map from
Suburban Commercial (SC) to Mixed Use (MU), for property located at 28500 & 28540 Overseas
Highway, Little Torch Key, Mile Marker 28.5 oceanside, legally described as parcels of land in a part
of U.S. Government Lot 6, Section 28, Township 66 South, Range 29 East, Little Torch Key,
Monroe County, Florida, having real estate numbers 00113570- 000000, 00113570- 000100, 00113570-
000200, 00113590- 000000 and 00113620- 000000, as proposed by Patrick R. And Diane Colee,
Dolphin Marina Associates LTD and Torch Key Properties LTD;). There were no public speakers. Bob
Shillinger, County Attorney addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and
seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to continue the item to the October 18, 2017 BOCC meeting.
Motion carried unanimously, with Mayor Neugent not present.
Mayor Neugent returned to the meeting and took his seat.
03 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution of the Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners approving a Special Permit allowing a Temporary Construction Staging Area
for a Canal Restoration/Water Quality Improvement Project at property legally described as Lot 58 and
Part of Tract A, The Harborage of Key Largo (Plat Book 6, Page 46), Monroe County, Florida, and
having Real Estate Number 00555011- 005800. There were no public speakers. Bob Shillinger, County
Attorney; and, Mayte Santamaria, Sr. Director Planning & Environmental Resources, addressed the
Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 174 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
04 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners to defer the acceptance and approval of new applications for the
establishment of medical marijuana dispensing facilities commencing February 15, 2017, until such
time as a Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code amendment process is completed
regarding medical marijuana dispensing facilities and providing for expiration within 365 days of the
effective date of this interim development ordinance or when the comprehensive plan and land
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development code amendments become effective, whichever comes first; providing for severability;
providing for transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency and the Secretary of State; providing for
an effective date. There were no public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 010 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
05 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners to defer the approval of new private applications or received applications
that have not been fully approved utilizing Monroe County Code Section 139 -2 (affordable housing
incentive program) to transfer ROGO exemptions from mobile homes to another location, or Section
138 -22(b) to transfer off -site market rate units to another location, commencing March 15, 2017, until
the Land Development Code is amended to limit the transfer of ROGO exemptions from mobile
homes to only Tier III designated platted lots within the Improved Subdivision (IS) land use district or
the Urban Residential Mobile -Home (URM) land use district and within the same ROGO planning
subarea for the development of single family detached dwelling units and the receiver property shall
not be a working waterfront; as recommended of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and the
BOCC; providing for expiration within 365 days of the effective date of this interim development
ordinance or when the land development code amendments become effective, whichever comes first;
providing for severability; providing for transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency and the
Secretary of State; providing for an effective date. There were no public speakers. Mayte Santamaria, Sr.
Director Planning & Environmental Resources; and, Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator,
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 011 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
06 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners to defer the approval of new applications or received applications that
have not been fully approved for comprehensive plan or land development code amendments,
development agreements (including 380 development agreements), and minor and major conditional
use permits (excluding applications proposing only affordable housing dwelling units), with proposed
occupancy by "three unrelated people" or "two unrelated people and any children related to either of
them" of a dwelling unit, and applications utilizing the term "lock- out," commencing March 15, 2017,
until the BOCC can review and possibly amend the comprehensive plan and land development code
regarding the definitions of dwelling unit; household; family and the undefined term "lock -out" of a
dwelling unit; providing for expiration within 365 days of the effective date of an interim
development ordinance or when the comprehensive plan and land development code amendments
become effective, whichever comes first; providing for severability; providing for transmittal to the
State Land Planning Agency and the Secretary of State; providing for an effective date. There were no
public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to
adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 012 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
07 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the
Monroe County (County) Code of Ordinances, deleting references to the Pilot Program for Anchoring
and Mooring which expires July 1, 2017, and adding language requiring proof of pumpout Keys-
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wide. There were no public speakers. Mayte Santamarie, Sr. Director Planning & Environmental
Resources, requested that this item by continued to the August 16, 2017 BOCC meeting. Motion was
made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to continue the item. Motion
carried unanimously.
08 A Public Hearing was held to consider installation of a gate on Old State Road 939, Upper
Sugarloaf to restrict access to state property within the Florida Keys Wildlife & Environmental
Area in accordance with Monroe County Code Section 19 -8. There were no public speakers. Judith
Clarke, Director of Engineering /Roads, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting approval of the item. Motion
carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the litigation with the Marine Mammal
Conservancy, Inc.
Board discussed issues at the Murray E. Nelson Government Center Park.
Rich Jones, Sr. Administrator, Environmental Resources, addressed the Board concerning an
identification program for local fishing guides. Mr. Jones advised the Board that the FFWCC is
evaluating the situation.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was
adjourned.
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk
and ex- officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
Mamma ' D.C.
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