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Mayor George Neugent, District 2
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Mayor Pro Tern David Rice, District 4
Danny L. Kolhage, District I
Heather Carruthers, District 3
Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
County Commission Meeting
October 18, 2017
Agenda Item Number: L.4
Agenda Item Summary #3309
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: County Clerk of Court
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Pamela Hancock (305) 292 -3314
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of the Board of County Commissioner minutes from the
special meeting of June 20, 2017; regular meeting of June 21, 2017; regular meeting of July 19,
2017; and the special meeting of July 25, 2017.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT /AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
7.June 20
8.June21
9.July 25
9.July 19
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
If yes, amount:
REVIEWED BY:
Kevin Madok
Bob Shillinger
Kathy Peters
Board of County Commissioners
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09/20/2017 9:00 AM
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Special Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Marathon, Florida
A special meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
1:30 P.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; Cynthia Hall, Assistant County Attorney; Bob
Shillinger, County Attorney; Kevin Madok, Clerk; Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk; county staff,
members of the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
A There were no Additions, Corrections or Deletions to the agenda.
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
B1 Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board concerning
direction on recommended changes, from the May 10, 2017 meeting, to the County's Group
Health & Prescription Plan for 2018. The following individual addressed the Board: Lora
Albritton. Glenn Volk, representing Gallagher Bassett, made a Power Point Presentation on the
Fiscal Year 2018 Health Plan Options (HPO). Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Cynthia
Hall, Assistant County Attorney; Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator; and, Maria
Fernandez - Gonzalez, Sr. Benefits Administrator, addressed the Board during the discussion of
the HPO.
The Board voted on the following Benefit and Contribution Changes Recommended for
Fiscal Year 2018:
#13 Dual Option HSA with low option (employees and retirees paying $0); (dependents pay
less) high option (employees and retirees pay more monthly to stay on rich plan). Motion was
made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve 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.
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#29 Change Primary Care Physician, Behavioral Health and Pre /Post Natal Care from $25.00
to $30.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
approve 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.
#2A Increase Urgent Care copay from $25.00 to $50.00. Motion was made by Commissioner
Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to approve 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.
#30 Add $10.00 copay for Independent Clinical Lab (Quest). Motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice to approve 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.
#3A Add $100.00 pharmacy deductible limited to $200.00 per family. Motion was made by
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve 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
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Motion carried.
#31 Increase generic drug copay to $15.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to approve 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.
#28 Add $150.00 per month smoker surcharge. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to add $75.00 per month
smoker surcharge. Roll vote carried unanimously.
#22 Increase brand drug copays from $50.00/$90.00 to $60.00/$100.00 (30 day) and
$150.00/$250.00 (90 day). Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Rice to approve 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.
#6 No subsidy for dependents of any retirees. The following individual addressed the
Board: Louis LaTorre. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and
seconded by Commissioner Murphy to reduce the subsidy by 35% next year (1 year); reduce it
by 70% the following year (2' year); and eliminate it the following year (3 year). After further
discussion, the motion was withdrawn by the maker. This item was reconsidered later in the
meeting.
#18A All spouses of employees or retirees who have access to coverage through his /her own
employer are ineligible for county insurance. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to approve the item. Roll vote carried unanimously.
#7 No subsidy for pre -65 retirees. The following individual addressed the Board: Louis
LaTorre. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to fully phase out the subsidy within five (5) years with a 20% reduction in subsidy
per year (subsidy for pre -65 retirees hired prior to 2001). Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
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Commissioner Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
#4A Provide a flat $250.00 subsidy to Medicare eligible retirees ($697.00 - $250.00 =
$447.00). The following individual addressed the Board: Louis LaTorre. Motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice to approve the item. Roll call vote
carried unanimously.
#19 Conduct dependent eligibility audit (estimated 4% dependent claims). Motion was made
by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice to approve the item. Roll call
vote carried unanimously.
#34 Adopt Envision Select Formulary. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to approve 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.
#36 Exclude drugs available over the counter (OTC). Motion was made by Commissioner
Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to approve the item. Roll call vote carried
unanimously.
#39 Request Clerk audit claims processing. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
#40 Exclude CVS from network for all prescriptions. Motion was made by Commissioner
Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to approve 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
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Motion carried.
#6 No subsidy for dependents of any retirees. Motion was made by Commissioner
Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to phase out the subsidy over a three (3) year
period at 35% the I" year; 70% the 2nd year; and, 100% the 3 year. 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.
#15 Change Medicare retiree drug coverage from RDS to EGWP. Motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to consider the item. Roll
call vote carried unanimously.
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
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
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
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 Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting
approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting
approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
Cl Board granted approval of a Resolution rescinding Resolutions 100 -2014 and 182 -2015 and
setting forth the revised bonus [financial incentive] program for Monroe County Fire Rescue Billing
Contract Employees. This item was reconsidered and revised, later in the meeting, with Item G1.
C2 Board granted approval to award the annual lump sum bonus to the Billing Supervisor in the
amount of 10% of her unloaded base salary. This bonus is based upon an average collection rate of
53.45% for air and ground ambulance charges for the second year evaluation period from May 1, 2015
to April 30, 2016, as compared to the previous vendor's Baseline Collection Rate of 33.70 %. In
accordance with the resolution authorizing this bonus, this is to be paid in the amount of one percent
(1.0 %) of the employee's unloaded base salary, 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 %).
C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Employment Agreement/Contract to
fulfill the currently open position of Billing Specialist, and authorization for the County
Administrator /Fire Chief to execute all necessary documents; pre - approval was given to move
forward with contract/hiring at June 15, 2016 BOCC meeting. This item was reconsidered later in the
meeting to approve adding Exhibit A which was not included in the agenda backup.
C4 Board granted approval to purchase 50 desktop computers and 20 laptops from SHI International
Corp. in the amount of $56,011.60 in accordance with the County's cooperative purchasing procedures.
C5 Board granted approval to waive minor irregularities to award bid and authorized execution of
a Contract with T.E.M. Environmental & Mechanical Services, Corp., for HVAC replacement at the
Key West Library, for $267,500.00 funded from the one cent infrastructure sales surtax.
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C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the State of Florida,
Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Waste Management, for Small County
Consolidated Solid Waste Grant.
C8 Board granted approval to award surplus as described in attached Purchasing Department
Recap of Bid Opening on April 27th, 2017 at 3:00 pm. County ID #s being awarded to the highest
bidders: 1050, 1490, 5344, 5393, 5394, 5653, 5868, 1946, 4925, 0976/055, 2401/1008, 1135, 5368,
5418, 1705, 2133, 3813, 1699, 5363, 5367, 5417, 5473, 0903/970, 3506, 3511, 4190, 4295, 5420,
1649, 2111, 2114, 0972/037 & 3200/120 (said recap is incorporated herein by reference).
C9 Board granted approval to advertise an RFQ for a FDOT Local Agency Program project for
the Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the Big Pine Water Observation Platform
and Reynolds Street Pier improvements. The project is 100% grant funded with State and Federal
funds. Grant amount for CEI is $80,000.00.
C10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with RS &H, Inc. for
Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the Stock Island I Roadway and
Drainage Improvements project. This task order is being awarded under the RS &H, Inc. contract for
CEI services for the Monroe County Roadway and Drainage Improvement Program in the maximum not
to exceed amount of $232,705.24.
C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the seventh Amendment to Lease Agreement
with Tropical Watersports. LLC., a water sports equipment rental vendor on Higgs Beach, to replace
existing concession huts and storage box trailer in designated parking area with a 20' x 8' "Tiny
House" style trailer licensed, registered, and in a road ready condition to be placed on existing
concrete pad.
C13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 3 (three) year renewal with Minnesota
Life for Group Term Life /Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD &D) and Supplemental Life
effective October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2020 with a 10% increase in the premium for life
insurance from$.365 /$1000.00 to $.40/$1000.00 (estimated annual cost is $152,524.00) plus estimated
AD &D of $6000, for a grand total per year of $158,524. No increase to AD &D or Supplemental Life
premiums have been made in this renewal.
C14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with T.Y. Lin
International /H.J. Ross, for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for the Garrison
Bight Bridge Repairs Project. This Task Order is being awarded in accordance with the Continuing
Contract for On Call Professional Engineering Services in the maximum not to exceed amount of
$263,328.00.
C15 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with Southern Road
& Bridge, LLC. for construction of Garrison Bight Bridge Repair Project in the amount of
$1,392,483.60.
C16 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract for $105,074.00 with
Pedro Falcon Contractors, Inc. for the construction of a new equipment and maintenance building at
Harry Harris Park. Project is being paid from one cent infrastructure sales surtax.
C17 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing on changes to Ordinance 18- 27(1)(1) to
allow dogs at the Palm Villa Park and amend the pet regulations as directed by the BOCC on February 15,
2017.
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C18 Board granted approved to advertise a Request for Proposal (RFP) for exterior repairs and
painting of the Marathon Government Center. Funded by the one -cent infrastructure tax.
C19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 1 to Agreement for Construction
Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for the Card Sound Bridge Repair Project reflecting
corporate name change from Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. to WSP USA Inc.
C20 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with Keys Security
Inc. for an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 per year at the rate of $17.00 per hour for Security
Patrols and Services in the Duck Key Security District.
C22 Board granted approval to rescind and replace the S &ME, Inc. contract approved as BOCC May
17, 2017 agenda item C39 with a corrected S &ME contract for professional services on the Rowell's
Waterfront Park project. The contract now contains all required attachments and information.
C23 Board granted approval of the ratification of prior BOCC approval of the amended GTR
Resolution for the Key West International Airport (item C -15 approved on 5/17/2017) to now include
Exhibit A, which was previously not included.
C24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fourth Amendment to Contract for
Higgs Beach road relocation project with T.Y. Lin International for the professional services required to
complete the federal conversion process resulting from the award of a previous LWCF grant and for
additional landscape services to provide a landscape buffer and incorporate the recommendations
from the arborist report. This amendment results in an increase of $86,185.00 to the contract and is
funded by the one -cent infrastructure tax.
C25 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Second Amended and Restated
Agreement with Aramark Uniform Services, a division of Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel, LLC.
The original Agreement dated November 22, 2016, as amended and restated on January 18, 2017, is for
Uniform Services for various County Departments. This Agreement corrects errors in the Original
Agreement as to the contractor's name and address, adds three delivery locations for Solid Waste
Management, adds an item number for women's cargo shorts with payment amount, and adds a
remittance address.
C26 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 9th Amendment to the Contract dated
04 -18 -2007 with Humane Animal Care Coalition, Inc. (HACC) for operation of the Key Largo Animal
Shelter for 2.1% CPI -U adjustment effective July 1, 2017, and an update to the public records
language. The agreement amount will increase to $291,790.32/yr. or $24,315.86/mo. and is funded
through ad- valorem taxes.
C27 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with Air
Mechanical and Service Corp. for HVAC system upgrades at the Marathon Government Center for
$87,200.00, paid from the one -cent infrastructure sales surtax.
C28 Board granted approval of and authorized execution of the third amendment to the Maintenance
Agreement with Black Fire Protection, Inc. for "Full Maintenance — Fire Protection Systems" to
provide an address change to the notice requirement and revise the non - discrimination language in
the original agreement to reflect current statutory requirements.
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C29 Board granted approval of the receipt of monthly Change Orders for the month of May
reviewed by the County Administrator /AssistantAdministrator. Said list is incorporated herein by
reference.
C31 Board granted approval to advertise and hold a Public Hearing to consider installation of a gate
on Old State Road 939, Lower Sugarloaf to restrict access to state property within the Florida Keys
Wildlife & Environmental Area in accordance with Monroe County Code Section 19 -8.
C32 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and for the Receipt of
Unanticipated Revenue:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 142 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 089 -2017 (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 143 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 144 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 145 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 146 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 147 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 148 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 149 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C33 Board granted approval to ratify prior BOCC approval of a Lease Agreement with AVIATION
SECURITY MANAGEMENT, LLC (A -S Mgmt.) for office and storage space at the Key West
International Airport (Item C -12 approved on 5/17/2017), to now include Exhibit B, which was
previously not included. A -S Mgmt. replaces VMD -MT Security as the TSA passenger and baggage
screening contractor at the Key West International Airport effective July 1, 2017.
C34 Board validated prior BOCC approval on May 17, 2017, (agenda item #Q6), of the Contract
with Pedro Falcon Electrical Contractors, Inc. for demolition of old and installation of new transfer
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station offices, which now includes the name and address for notice to the contractor that was
mistakenly omitted in paragraph 7.7 of the Contract.
C35 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Marathon Electric Sign
& Light, Inc., for construction of the Murray E. Nelson Center Marquee. The contract amount is
$46,190.00 funded in full by a TDC grant.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
D1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with Keys
Association of Dive Operators, Inc. (Dive Umbrella) to exercise option to extend agreement for an
additional two (2) years.
D2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with City of
Marathon for the Coco Plum Shoreline Restoration project to extend the completion date of the project
to March 31, 2018.
D3 Board granted approval to rescind Fishing Event Funding Agreement with Third Generation
Charters, Inc. for the Florida Keys Dolphin Tournament due to Event Contractor Cancelling the event.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BULDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
H3 Board granted approval to appoint Ms. Venetia A. Flowers, (lay person) to one three year term to
the Contractors Examining Board (CEB) beginning June 23, 2017 and ending June 22, 2020. This
will be Ms. Flowers first term, replacing Ms. Peggy Bankester.
H4 Board granted approval to appoint Ms. Mamie Walterson, (lay person) to one three year term to
the Contractors Examining Board (CEB) beginning June 23, 2017 and ending June 22, 2020. This will
be Ms. Walterson's first term, filling a vacant lay person position.
H6 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the County Administrator to approve
work task orders that will be issued to one or more marine contractors already selected through a
Request for Qualification process, in excess of $50,000.00 (up to $100,500.00) under a newly
developed Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) grant funded Vessel Tum -In
Program (VTIP).
RESOLUTION NO. 150 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
H9 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter
26 of the Monroe 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 pump -out Keys -wide.
H12 Board adopted the following Resolution correcting a scrivener's error in the legal description
of a right -of -way abandonment Resolution No 117 -2017 of Hibiscus Street, between Lots 19 and 22,
Block 36 of Ocean Acres Subdivision, Key Largo.
RESOLUTION NO. 151 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE
J1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners to
apply for reimbursement of funds from the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) FY 2016 Grant /
Homeland Security Office of Domestic Preparedness with the City of Miami - Memorandum of
Agreement Number 17- DS- V9- 11 -23 -02 -346, by which the City of Miami sub - granted $95,691.41, of
which $47,845.71 was to be given to Monroe County Sheriffs Office for the purchase of equipment
approved by the granting agency as well as other items.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Kl Board granted approval of Commissioner Kolhage's appointment of Jerry Lieberman to the
Climate Change Advisory Committee, replacing Matt Anderson who resigned June 1, 2016.
COUNTY CLERK
L1 Board granted approval to correct the meeting date in the minutes from the January 19, 2012
regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.
L2 Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes from the regular
meeting of April 12, 2017 (previously distributed).
L3 Approval of BOCC Warrants (including payroll) for the months of May 2017, 10029708-
10023269- 10024576 (AP); 50002869 - 50002980 (PR Check); 3080373 - 3081440 (PR Voucher); 22118-
22207 (WC), as follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of $2,103, L40; 101 Fine & Forfeiture
Fund, in the amount of $21,171,091.66; 102 Road & Bridge Fund, in the amount of $228.015,30; 115
TDC District Two Penny, in the amount of $495.013.85; 116 TDC Admin & Promo 2 Cent, in the
amount of $1,015,793.60; 117 TDC District 1,3 Cent, in the amount of $885,105.97; 118 TDC District
2,3 Cent, in the amount of $94,591.12; 119 TDC District 3,3 Cent, in the amount of $224,53 120
TDC District 4,3 Cent, in the amount of $150,123,33; 121 TDC District 5,3 Cent, in the amount of
$235,322.09; 125 Gov Fund Type Grants, in the amount of $.560,51952; 141 Fire & Amb Dist 1 L &M
Keys, in the amount of $551,359.70; 144 Fire /Ambulance, in the amount of $362.17; 147 Uninc Svc
Dist Parks &Rec, in the amount of $120,424.1'; 148 Plan, Build, Zoning, in the amount of $428.409.30;
149 Municipal Policing, in the amount of $544,809.83; 150 911 Enhancement Fee, in the amount of
$36,633.75; 152 Duck Key Security Dist, in the amount of $14,338.37; 153 Local Housing Assistance,
in the amount of $54,343.61; 157 Boating Improvement Fund, in the amount of $92,64 1.25; 158 Misc
Special Revenue Fund, in the amount of $29,497.38; 160 Environmental Restoration, in the amount of
$48259.00; 162 Law Enforcement Trust Fund 162, in the amount of $7,000.00; 163 Court Facilities,
in the amount of $10,008.25; 164 Drug Abuse Trust Fund, in the amount of $0, 755.50; 171 Stock
Island Wastewater, in the amount of $2,079,38; 175 Long Key Wastewater, in the amount of $5
180 Building Fund, in the amount of $230,395.64; 304 1 Cent Infra Surtax, in the amount of
$797,904.76; 308 Infrastructure Sales Tax Revenue Bond, in the amount of $12,57WOO; 310 Big
Coppitt Wastewater, in the amount of $63.51; 311 Duck Key Wastewater, in the amount of $63.51;
312 Cudjoe Regional WW Proj, in the amount of $4,25':.53; 314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds, in the
amount of $944,128.31; 316 Land Acquisition, in the amount of $` 875.00; 401 Card Sound Bridge, in
the amount of $409,731.00; 403 Marathon Airport, in the amount of $368,075.62; 404 Key West Intl
Airport, in the amount of $8Z24,834.84; 414 MSD Solis Waste, in the amount of $x,337,305.1 ; 501
Worker's Compensation, in the amount of $37,123,03; 502 Group Insurance Fund, in the amount of
$1 ,300,598,33; 503 Risk Management Fund, in the amount of $1,147,225.87; 504 Fleet Management
Fund, in the amount of $164,234.56; 610 Fire /EMS LOSAP Trust Fund, in the amount of $2,550.00.
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L4 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.
L5 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.
L6 Approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of May 2017, as follows:
Advertising, in the amount of $2,152,216.87; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the amount of $205,970.85;
Events, in the amount of $218,449.29; Office Supplies & Operating Costs, in the amount of
$21,294.47; Public Relations, in the amount of $89,124.09; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of
$94,600.72; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of $4,797.66; Travel, in the amount of $33,183.10;
Visitor Information Services, in the amount of $79,509.36.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
M2 Board granted approval to negotiate a Contract with Michael Baker International, Inc., the
highest ranked respondent, for professional mobile LiDAR elevation mapping services for County
roads and facilities. If successful negotiations cannot be reached, approval to negotiate a contract
with the next highest ranked respondent until successful negotiations are reached.
M3 Board granted confirmation of the County Administrator and Assistant County Administrator's
appointment of Bryan Cook to the position of Department Head, Employee Services.
M5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Statewide Guardian
Ad Litem Office for Reimbursement of Child Advocate Manager services to provide funding for
Child Advocate Manager position, for time period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 (State FY 2017-
2018).
COUNTY ATTORNEY
N3 Semi - annual examination of public official bonds for County Commissioners and
Constitutional Officers pursuant to F. S. 137.05 and § 2 -28 of the Monroe County Code and finding
that all current bonds and/or insurance policies are adequate.
N4 Board granted approval of a settlement agreement in Jose Santiago v. Monroe County, Case No.
13 -CA- 1113 -K and to authorize the County's outside counsel to execute the Stipulation for Dismissal
with Prejudice.
N5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Unity of Title which consolidates
Monroe County's Lot 19 parcel and a portion of the right -of -way (ROW) Hibiscus St. into a single lot
with one legal description. This is the County owned properties to be used for the public works facility
in Key Largo.
N6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the First Amendment to Professional
Services Agreement between Monroe County and the law firm of Allen Norton & Blue, P.A., which
provides outside counsel representation to the County in labor and employment law matters.
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N8 Board granted approval of the minutes of a public meeting held on May 16, 2017 between
Mayor Neugent, Mayor Pro Tem Rice, and others to discuss transportation issues with Miami -Dade
County officials.
N9 Board granted approval to accept the proposal for renewal of airport liability Insurance from
ACE Property and Casualty Ins. Co. through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. with an annual premium of
$33,555.00, and for the Risk Administrator to sign all necessary forms.
N10 Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding the Final Assessment Resolution adopted on
May 17, 2017 for collection of special assessments for the South Stock Island Wastewater Assessment
Program Phase 2 (Resolution No. 137 - 2017); also, authorization for staff to bring the Final
Assessment Resolution back for approval at a public hearing on a later date to be determined by
staff, and to advertise the public hearing in local newspapers and issue notice to affected property
owners by first class mail as required by F.S. 197.3632.
RESOLUTION NO. 152 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
N11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the First Amended and Restated
Professional Services Contract with Adele V. Stones, P.A.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
P1 Board granted approval for staff to apply for a Department of Homeland Security Port Security
Grant in the amount of $200,000.00, with cost sharing of 75% Federal ($150,000.00) and 25% Local
($50,000.00), to purchase satellite emergency communications equipment to provide and enhance
interoperability communications capability to protect residents and visitors of Monroe County, and for
County Administrator to accept and execute agreement if awarded.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
P2 Board granted approval to advertise an RFQ for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
Services for the Plantation Key Judicial Courthouse and Detention Facility program.
P3 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for demolition of the
Habitat for Humanity building in Big Pine Key. Demolition costs are funded by Facility Maintenance
General Fund.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
C7 Judith Clarke, Director of Engineering/Roads & Bridges, addressed the Board concerning
approval to award bid and approve a Contract with General Asphalt Company, Inc. for construction of
the Key Largo I Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project in the amount of $2,045,052.33. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
C11 Ms. Clarke addressed the Board concerning approval to award bid and approve a Contract
with Charley Toppino and Sons, Inc. for construction of Stock Island I Roadway and Drainage
Improvements project in the amount of $3,953,134.47. After discussion, motion was made by
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Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting approval of the item. Motion
carried unanimously.
Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator, introduced Brian Cook, who was just
confirmed as the new Employee Services Director.
C30 Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board concerning approval of a
Contract for Disaster Response and Recovery Services with AshBritt, Inc., who was the highest
ranked respondent to the Request for Proposals (RFP). After discussion, motion was made by Mayor
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval item. Motion carried unanimously.
C36 Commissioner Rice announced that, due to a conflict, he would have to abstain from voting on
approval of a Contract between Monroe County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County
Social Services (Monroe County Transit) and the Community Transportation Coordinator, Guidance
Care Center, Inc., for a contract period of 7/1/2017 to 6/30/2018. This is a non - monetary
partnership /collaboration contract required by the State of Florida Commission for the Transportation
Disadvantaged. Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval and authorizing execution of the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Rice abstaining.
C21 Thomas Henderson, Assistant Director of Airports, addressed the Board concerning approval to
negotiate fees pursuant to the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act with Volaire Aviation, Inc., the
top ranked respondent to the Request for Qualifications for Air Service Development Consultant
Services for both Monroe County Airports. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of County Commissioner's meeting adjourned for the Fire & Ambulance District 1
Board of Governors 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, and Mayor George Neugent.
Absent were Councilman Bruce Halle, Councilwoman Katie Scott and Mayor Norman Anderson
(alternate).
G1 Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting
approval of a Resolution rescinding Resolution 114 -2014 and setting forth the revised bonus [financial
incentive] program for Monroe County Fire Rescue Billing Contract Employees. Motion carried
unanimously, with Councilman Bruce Halle, Councilwoman Katie Scott and Mayor Norman Anderson
(alternate) not present. Pedro Mercado, Assistant County Attorney; and, Bob Shillinger, County Attorney,
addressed the Board. This item was reconsidered and revised, later in the meeting, with Item C1.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting
approval of the following two items:
G2 Approval to award the annual lump sum bonus to the Billing Supervisor in the amount of
10% of her unloaded base salary. This bonus is based upon an average collection rate of 53.45% for
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air and ground ambulance charges for the second year evaluation period from May 1, 2015 to April 30,
2016, as compared to the previous vendor's Baseline Collection Rate of 33.70 %. In accordance with the
resolution authorizing this bonus, this is to be paid in the amount of one percent (1.0 %) of the
employee's unloaded base salary, 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 %).
G3 Approval to enter into an Employment Agreement/Contract to fulfill the currently open position
of Billing Specialist, and authorization for the County Administrator/Fire Chief to execute all necessary
documents. This item was reconsidered later in the meeting to approve adding Exhibit A which was not
included in the agenda backup.
Motion carried unanimously, with Councilman Bruce Halle, Councilwoman Katie Scott and Mayor
Norman Anderson (alternate) 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.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING &
CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
H1 Rich Jones, Sr. Administrator, Marine Resources; and, Bob Shillinger, County Attorney,
addressed the Board concerning direction of an Ordinance amending Part 1 of the Code of Ordinances,
establishing a boating restricted area providing for Slow Speed- Minimum Wake In Canals, in
accordance of Florida Statute Section 327.46, and specific criteria to be included in the ordinance.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval of the following, in the criteria table, to be included in the Ordinance: 1- Geographic
Scope, all keys areas; 2- Posting of Markers /Signage, all public boat ramps (20); and, 3- Include canals
based on adjacent development, regardless of development. Motion carried unanimously.
Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board concerning the following
three items. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Rice to adopt the following three Resolutions (Items H5, H7 & H8):
H5 Approval of a Resolution of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, amending
Resolution No. 493 -1992, specifically the Fee Schedule of Library Facilities Impact Fees to be
imposed on new residential development pursuant to Chapter 126 Impact Fees of the Monroe County
Land Development Code, amending all fees in the Fee Schedule to Zero Dollars; and providing for an
effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 153 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
H7 Approval of a Resolution of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, amending
Resolution No. 495 -1992, specifically the Fee Schedule of Sheriff Facilities Impact Fees to be
imposed on new development pursuant to Chapter 126 Impact Fees of the Monroe County Land
Development Code, amending all fees in the Fee Schedule to Zero Dollars; and Providing for an
effective date.
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RESOLUTION NO. 154 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
H8 Approval of a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners, amending Resolution No.
496 -1992, specifically the Fee Schedule of Solid Waste / Recycling Facilities Impact Fees to be
imposed on new development pursuant to Chapter 126 Impact Fees of the Monroe County Land
Development Code, amending all fees in the Fee Schedule to Zero Dollars; and Providing for an
effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 155 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
H2 Mayte Santamaria, Sr. Director Planning & Environmental Resources; Bob Shillinger, County
Attorney; Ginny Stones, Land Authority Attorney; and, Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, addressed
the Board concerning direction on evaluating expiring affordable housing deed restrictions and the
potential of buying back expiring deed restrictions in order to preserve affordable housing. Board
directed staff to target the expiring affordable housing deed restrictions that are a longer distance away
(10 years or more); look at providing a financial incentive to extend the deed restrictions; consider
purchase of the units; and work on a legislative change to provide a tax break to the deed restricted units.
After further discussion, the Board directed staff to review all the properties for a potential financial
incentive program to extend the deed restriction, without a consideration of the time remaining on the
restriction (even those units with a few years remaining).
H10 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning the direction regarding
development potential of former Big Pine Road Prison property (450 Key Deer Blvd, Real Estate
number 00111650- 000000). The following individual addressed the Board: Deb Curlee, representing
Last Stand. The Board took no official action.
H11 Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board concerning approval of a
Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners amending the Permitting Fee
Schedule; adding a reduction of certain permit fees when the services of Private Provider are
appointed to conduct plans review and /or inspections to be consistent with a new state law; and
providing for an implementation date. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage
and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 156 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
P5 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board regarding the disposition of County
owned real property located at 19 Hazel Street, Key Largo, and approval to advertise an RFP. The
following individual addressed the Board: Brandon Gardner, representing Ted Darnell. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting the authority
to advertise an RFP. Motion carried unanimously.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
M7 Lisa Tennyson, Director Legislative Affairs, gave a report on the 2017 State Legislative session
outcomes and referred the Board to the agenda backup that included a tracking chart of the top priorities.
(Said report is incorporated herein by reference). Representative Holly Raschien; Senator Anitere Flores;
Frank Bernardino, representing Anfield Consulting; Robert Reyes, representing Capitol Group, Inc.; Dean
Cannon, and representing Gray Robinson; addressed the Board concerning the legislative session. The
Board recognized Mr. Reyes for his twenty years of service to Monroe County and presented him with a
plaque.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
K2 The following individuals addressed the Board: Michael Forester, representing Islamorada,
Village of Islands (VOI); Deb Curlee, representing Last Stand; Deb Gillis, and Roget Bryan, VOI
attorney, concerning approval of a Resolution in support of the exploration of a toll into the Florida
Keys for non - residents to offset tourist impact, protection and improvement of water quality and to
support infrastructure investment to mitigate against rising sea level. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 157 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVAL
Cl Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to
reconsider Item Cl approval of a Resolution rescinding Resolutions 100 -2014 and 182 -2015 and setting
forth the revised bonus [financial incentive] program for Monroe County Fire Rescue Billing Contract
Employees. Motion carried unanimously.
Pedro Mercado, Assistant County Attorney, advised the Board of the following changes made to
the Resolution:
Section 8. The bonus amounts will be calculated one time annually, at the end of the Evaluation Period.
The bonus amounts will not be added to the base salary and will not be used for computing average
weekly wage for any other purpose, including but not limited to FRS, unemployment or workers'
compensation. The bonus amounts will be paid to the eligible le employees within 45 days of the closeout of
the evaluation period.
Section 11. , t4e employee m be employed by Monfee County On the day
If an employee who is
eligible to receive a financial incentive award transfers out of or otherwise leaves the award eligible
position prior to the end of the evaluation period the bonus awarded to such employee shall be prorated in
proportion to the period employed within the evaluation period. In order to be eligible for the prorated
portion of the bonus the employee must be in good standing with Monroe County as of the date the
employee transfers, terminates or is terminated from employment. The final determination as to whether
an employee is not eligible to receive the award shall be made by the Board of Cop nty Commissioners.
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After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
adopt the following Resolution, as revised, rescinding Resolutions 100 -2014 and 182 -2015 and setting
forth the revised bonus [financial incentive] program for Monroe County Fire Rescue Billing Contract
Employees. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 158 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board of County Commissioner's meeting adjourned for the Fire & Ambulance District 1
Board of Governors 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, and Mayor George Neugent.
Absent were Councilman Bruce Halle, Councilwoman Katie Scott and Mayor Norman Anderson
(alternate).
G1 Pedro Mercado, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning approval of a
Resolution rescinding Resolution 114 -2014 and setting forth the revised bonus [financial incentive]
program for Monroe County Fire Rescue Billing Contract Employees. Motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following Resolution, as revised,
with the changes outlined in Item C11. Motion carried unanimously, with Councilman Bruce Halle,
Councilwoman Katie Scott and Mayor Norman Anderson (alternate) not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 159 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
M1 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, directed the Board to the County Administrator's Monthly
Report for June 2017.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting
approval of the following two items:
M4 Approval to simultaneously negotiate contracts with Allied Group, Inc. and Earth Tech
Enterprises, Inc., the two ranked respondents from the RFP for Augmented Aeration Water Quality
Improvement Projects for Canals #48, #59, #79, and #80 in Key Largo. The RFP was designed to allow
multiple awards.
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M6 Approval of a $49,775.00 Task Order #4 for general project management services under the
on -call contract with Amec Foster Wheeler, Inc. for Category A canal master planning services. No
new funds are required, as unused funds remaining from a previous AMEC contract are being
reallocated to fund this Task Order.
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.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
NI Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, directed the Board to the County Attorney Report for June 2017
N2 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning direction regarding revisions to the County
Attorney and Risk Management ordinances and request for approval to advertise a public hearing. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting
approval of the request to prepare a revised draft Ordinance for a Public Hearing. Motion carried
unanimously.
N7 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning direction regarding the passage of HB 1295 and
the adoption of rules to permit public meetings by means of video conferencing and other types of
technology. Board directed staff to draft rules that would govern the process for holding these types of
meetings.
BUDGET AND FINANCE
P4 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, referred the Board to the written report on Fiscal Year 2018
Draft Budget full -time employee requests and Fiscal Year 2017 added full -time employees, with revised backup.
(Said report is incorporated herein by reference). The Board took no official action.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS /BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, requested that the Board recall Items C3 and G3, the
companion items, between the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Governor's to be sure
that when the item was approved that the Boards intended to include the job description that was
inadvertently omitted from the backup material as Exhibit A. Motion was made by Commissioner
Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice that the Boards intent was to include the job description for
both items. Motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSIONS
Il Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, announced the Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matter of
Allan Kennish v. Monroe County, Case No. 2016-CA-1 08-K and read the required language into record
pursuant to F.S. 286- 011(8). Mr. Shillinger announced that the following persons would be present at the
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meeting: the County Commissioners, County Administrator Roman Gastesi, County Attorney Bob
Shillinger, Assistant County Attorney Chris Ambrosio and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Neugent declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session, the
meeting was re- opened.
I2 Mr. Shillinger announced the Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matter of Monroe County v.
Alfredo Menendez, Case No. 16-CA-651 -P and read the required language into record pursuant to F.S.
286- 011(8). Mr. Shillinger announced that the following persons would be present at the meeting: the
County Commissioner, County Administrator Roman Gastesi, County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant
County Attorney Steve Williams and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Neugent declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session, the
meeting was re- opened.
I3 Mr. Shillinger announced the Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matter of Paul Rice v.
Construct Group Corp, Monroe County, and Highway Striping, Inc. Case No. 2016 -CA- 0460 -P and
read the required language into record pursuant to F.S. 286- 011(8). Mr. Shillinger announced that the
following persons would be present at the meeting: the County Commissioners, County Administrator
Roman Gastesi, County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant County Attorney Chris Ambrosio and a
certified court reporter.
Mayor Neugent declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session, the
meeting was re- opened.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
01 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance amending Monroe County
Code Chapter 26 ( "Waterways ") to add Article VI. ( "Floating Signs "), to prohibit off - premises marine
signage. The following individual addressed the Board: Deb Curlee representing Last Stand. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt
the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 006 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
02 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance amending Section 13 -3 of the
Monroe County Code to update insurance terms and requirements for "Use of Fireworks" Ordinance.
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. 007 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
03 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance of the Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners repealing Section 126 -14 'Employee Housing Fair Share Impact Fee" of the
Monroe County Land Development Code; Providing for Severability; Providing for the 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 Code; and 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.
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ORDINANCE NO. 008 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
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
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Special Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Key West, Florida
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 10:00
a.m. at the Harvey 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 Carruthers granting
approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
B1 Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt and
approve the recommendations of the Health Plan Advisory Committee (HPAC) for changes to the Health
Plan. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; and Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator
addressed the Board. After discussion, the motion was withdrawn by the maker. Glenn Volk,
representing Gallagher Benefits, made a power point presentation to the Board. Cynthia Hall, Assistant
County Attorney; and Tina Boan, Sr. Director Budget & Finance, addressed the Board. The following
individuals addressed the Board: Lora Albritton, Sheila Barker, Mike Rice, representing the Monroe
County Sheriff's Office; Reggie Paros, Roly Pina, representing County employees; Louis LaTorre, Derek
L. Shine, Sr., Gerald Fisher, Dent Pierce, Detra Fisher, Scott Russell, representing the Property
Appraiser's Office; and Jody Diezel. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and
seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve and adopt the recommendations made by the HPAC,
removing 11 from the recommendation; include 7A over a five (5) year period; add 4A, add 41; change
28 from $150.00 to $100.00; add 36; add 34; and add 18A. After further discussion, the Board directed
staff to bring back the impact of the changes recommended to later in the day.
Mayor Neugent did not return to the meeting after the lunch break. Commissioner Murphy
returned later in the meeting from the lunch break.
BUDGET & FINANCE
Cl Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting
approval to advertise a Public Hearing for a Budget Amendment for the Upper Keys Health Care District,
Fund 144. Motion carried unanimously, with Mayor Neugent and Commissioner Murphy not present.
SOLID WASTE
D1 Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt
the following Resolution to adopt tentative Solid Waste Collection Rates for commercial waste generators
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for Fiscal Year 2017/2018. Motion carried unanimously, with Mayor Neugent and Commissioner
Murphy not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 175 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Murphy returned to the meeting and took her seat.
FISCAL YEAR 2018 BUDGET PRESENTATION
F1 Tina Boan, Sr. Director Budget & Finance, made a power point presentation on the Fiscal Year
2018 Budget. Don DeGraw, Director of Airports; Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Mayte
Santamaria, Sr. Director Planning & Environmental Resources; Christine Hurley, Assistant County
Administrator; Cynthia McPherson, Sr. Director Code Compliance; Rhonda Haag, Sustainability
Coordinator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Alan MacEachern, Director Information Technology; and
Marty Senterfitt, Director Emergency Management, addressed the Board.
DISCUSSION OF FISCAL YEAR 2018 BUDGET
G1 Tina Boan, Sr. Director Budget & Finance; Christina Brickell, Budget Administrator; and Mike
Rice, Bureau Chief, addressed the Board concerning the Sheriff's Office budget.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
& CODE COOMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
E1 Tina Boan, Sr. Director Budget & Finance; and Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, addressed
the Board concerning approval of a full time Collection Facilitator to assist in collections of unpaid liens
resulting from code compliance cases. The Board took no official action.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF MILLAGE RATES &
PUBLIC BUDGET HEARINGS
H Tina Boan, Sr. Director Budget & Finance, announced the rolled back rate, proposed millage rate,
the percent above /below the rolled back rate that will be certified to the Property Appraiser. (Said
announcement is attached hereto.) Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers granting approval of the announcement. Roll call vote carried unanimously,
with Mayor Neugent not present.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
Lisa Tennyson, Director of Legislative Affairs, advised the Board that the basic terms of DEP's
contract for the acquisition of Gulf Seafood were not acceptable to the property owner. Ms. Tennyson
was informed that the property owner has entered into a contract with a second buyer and they are
scheduled to close on Friday.
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
B1 Glenn Volk, representing Gallagher Benefits, addressed the Board regarding the forecast
assuming HPAC's recommendations with the changes and additions that the Board discussed earlier in
the day. (Said forecast is attached hereto.) Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk, read the motion from earlier
in day as follows: Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
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to approve and adopt the recommendations made by the HPAC, remove 11; include 7A over a five (5)
year period; add 4A; add 41; change 28 from $150.00 to $100.00; add 36; add 34; and add 18A. After
discussion, roll call vote carried unanimously, with Mayor Neugent not present.
Note: The AIS Item Background listed that the HPAC voted for option numbers 2, 2A, 29, 30, 31, 18, 28,
9, 11, 32, 13, 15, 19, and 35. The Benefit and Contribution Changes Options for Fiscal Year 2018 are
attached hereto for reference of the option numbers and the description.
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
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This is the reading of the rolled-back rate, the proposed millage rate, the percent
above/below the rolled-back rate that will be certified to the Property Appraiser. These
are the rates that Citizens will receive on their TRIM notices.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Taxing Authority: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
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Taxing Authority: General Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit
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Proposed millage rate is 0.3537
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Taxing Authority: Lower & Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
Rolled-back millage rate is 1.8458
Proposed millage rate is 2.1214
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MINUTES
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
B1 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:
Cl 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 of ten 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 #18 -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 #002 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 #18 -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 # 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 #17WX- 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 (MM 16.7 - 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
D1 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
E1 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.
III 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 Inc. to change
their name to WSP USA Inc. 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 #OOD41115 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 (Gato 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 10
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
Il 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
Kl 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 #7 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 #290 located
on Avenue I in Big Pine Key, and the air curtain system scheduled to be installed on Canal #83 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 #4 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 #47 (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 (Mil), 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
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