10/17/2007 Regular235
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Key West, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
convened at 9:00 A.M., at the Harvey Government Center. Present and answering to roll
call were Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy,
Commissioner George R. Neugent, Commissioner Dixie M. Spehar and Mayor Mario
DiGennaro. Also present at the meeting were Thomas Willi, County Administrator;
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; County Staff, members of
the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Recognition and a thank you were given to Mr. Richic Moretti, owner of the
Turtle Hospital in Marathon. Mr. Moretti has been recognized by the International Fund
for Animal Welfare to receive the 2007 IFAW Animal Action Award. This event, taking
place in Santa Monica, California, coincides with Animal Action Week which has
become the largest animal -focused educational event in the world.
Presentation of Years of Service and Retirement to Susan Hawxhurst, Sr.
Administrator, Community Support Services, Social Services Department.
Presentation of Years of Service Award for 25 Years of Service to Monroe
County to Dent Pierce, Division Director, Public Works Division.
Presentation of Years of Service Award for 15 Years of Service to Monroe
County to John King, Sr. Director, Lowers Keys Operations, Public Works Division.
Presentation of Years of Service Award for 15 Years of Service to Monroe
County to David Perez, Foreman, Parks & Beaches, Public Works Division.
Presentation of Employee Service Award for the month of July, 2007 to Brandon
Gill, System Analyst, Department of Technical Services, Division of Technical Services.
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Presentation of the Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities Award to
Rosemarie Natta and Wanda Lee, In -Home Services, Social Services Department.
Presentation of the Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities Award to
John King, Sr. Director, Lower Keys Operations, Facilities Maintenance Department,
Public Works Division.
Mayor's Proclamation declaring the month of November 2007 as Keys Recycling
Month.
Presentation of the Employee Service Award for the month of August, 2007 to
April Pearson, Executive Assistant to David S. Koppel, County Engineer.
Presentation of Honorary Conch Certificate to Mario DiGennaro, Sr.; father of
Mayor Mario DiGennaro.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
Board granted approval to terminate lease with General Services Administration
(GSA) for office space at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport, effective October 1, 2007.
Board granted approval for final payment in the amount of $6,553.80 for legal
services provided by the firm of Charouhis, Fandino, Lopez & Wright, P.A. for
representing the County in two workers' compensation claims filed by the same
employee/claimant.
Board granted approval of changes to the Monroe County Personnel Policies and
Procedures Manual as recommended by the Policies and Procedures Board.
Board granted approval of the Receipt of monthly report on Change Orders
reviewed by the County Administrator's Office. There were two change orders
considered and approved by the County Administrator for the period beginning
September 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2007, for a total of $43,876.10.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Fourth Amendment to
Agreement between Monroe County and Currie Sowards Aguila Architects for
Architectural/Engineering services at the Freeman Justice Center.
Board granted approval to reimburse Mr. Doug Bell $21,317.55 for the
construction of the Big Pine Key Soccer Field.
Board granted approval of Change Order No. 1 with E.G. Braswell Construction,
Inc. for the Brick and Stone Exterior Cladding at the Freeman Justice Center.
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Board granted approval to close Barataria Road, Cutthroat Harbor Estates, Cudjoe
Key.
Board granted approval to pay outstanding SubZero, Inc. Invoice Number 1896
required for emergency repairs at the Detention Center's kitchen refrigeration equipment
in the amount of $188.00.
Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract
between Monroe County and Culver's Cleaning Company for Janitorial Services at
Veteran's Memorial Park Restrooms, Little Duck Key, and Monroe County.
Board granted approval of a request from the Board to terminate the Service
Agreement between Palm Beach Credit Adjustors Incorporated d/b/a Focus Financial
Services and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and the Board of
Governors for the Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District effective
midnight October 17, 2007 and enter into a new Service Agreement between Gila
Corporation d/b/a Municipal Services Bureau and Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners and the Board of Governors Fire and Ambulance District I effective
October 1.8, 2007 for the collection of outstanding ground and air ambulance account
receivable balances.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a State and Federally -Funded
Subgrant Agreement between Monroe County and the State of Florida, Division of
Emergency Management concerning an Emergency Management Base Grant (Contract
#08-BG-24-11-54-01) in the amount of $102,959.00; and authorization for the County
Administrator to execute any other required documentation in relation to the application
process.
Board adopted the following various Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. ZG�T 360A-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. '2L�T 361A-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 36:2 2007 362A-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 363 200T 363A-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 364-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO.365-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO.366-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO.367-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO.368-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 369-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 370-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 371-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO.372-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 282-2007 (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 373-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 374-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
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RESOLUTION NO.375-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO.376-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 377-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 378-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 379-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO.380-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 256-2007 (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 381-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 257-2007 (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 382-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO.383-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO.384-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 385-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 386-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO.387-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO.388-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO.389-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO.390-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO.391-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 392-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 34).
RESOLUTION NO.393-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 35).
RESOLUTION NO.394-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No, 36).
RESOLUTION NO.395-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 37).
RESOLUTION NO. 396-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 38).
RESOLUTION NO. 397-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 39).
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RESOLUTION NO.398-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 40).
RESOLUTION NO.399-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 41).
RESOLUTION NO.4nn-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 42).
RESOLUTION NO.401-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 43).
RESOLUTION NO. 402-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 44).
RESOLUTION NO.403-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 45).
RESOLUTION NO. 404-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 46).
RESOLUTION NO.405-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 394-2006 (OMB Schedule Item No. 47).
RESOLUTION NO.406-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 48).
RESOLUTION NO.407-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No, 49).
RESOLUTION NO.408-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to renew and authorized execution of the existing Hosted
Application Service Agreement between Monroe County and Sarasota County for one
additional year to use the Governmental Enterprise Management System or GovMax.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of Contract No. 2008-JAGG
MOLAR-3-Q9-189 between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement for Monroe Youth Challenge Middle School Program funded by the
Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program.
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Qualifications for the Tavernier
Historic District intensive level survey and publication.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between
Monroe County and Care Center for Mental Health, provider of Family Treatment Drug
Court Program funded by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between
Monroe County and Boys and Girls Club, provider of SMART Moves/Marathon
Prevention Program funded by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Program.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between
Monroe County and Monroe County Education Foundation, provider of the Monroe
Youth Challenge Middle School Program funded by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing certain agents of the Animal
Control Contractors to enforce Chapter 3, Monroe County Code, and Chapter 828,
Florida Statutes, and to issue citations for violations of the Monroe County Code,
including requiring appearance for disposition in County Court; and providing for
removal of authority for certain agents previously provided authority by the Commission
and approved by a Judge of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Monroe County, Florida
(removing Tia Stotts, Stand Up for Animals, effective August 29, 2007).
RESOLUTION NO.409-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 5 between
Monroe County and Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. to provide stormwater engineering
services to Monroe County. This amendment provides a time extension to March 31,
2008 to complete the engineering design work.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Fishing Umbrella Event
Funding Agreements for Fiscal Year 2008, as follows: Rotary Club of Key Largo, Inc.
for Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge, October 2007, in the amount of
$2,000; Islamorada Charter Boat Association for Islamorada Sailfish Tournament,
November/December 2007, in the amount of $8,000; Key West Fishing Tournament, Inc.
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for Key West Fishing Tournament, December 2007 - November 2008, in the amount of
$40,000; Tammie Gurgiolo for Don Gurgiolo Sailfish Classic, December 2007, in the
amount of $3,300; Tammie Gurgiolo for Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament,
December 2007, in the amount of $2,200; Tammie Gurgiolo for Key Largo Sailfish
Challenge, January 2008, in the amount of $6,500; Mike Weinhofer for World Kingfish
Championship, January 2008, in the amount of $7,500; Murray Marine, Inc. for Hog's
Breath King Mackeral Tournament, January 2008, in the amount of $17,000; Tammie
Gurgiolo for Islamorada Women's Sailfish Tournament, February 2008, in the amount of
$2,000; Capt. Terry Fisher for 10th Anniversary Capt. Leon Shell Sailfish Tournament,
February/March 2008, in the amount of $15,000; James Boker for Islamorada All -Tackle
Spring Bonefish Tournament, March 2008, in the amount of $1,500; World Sailfish
Tournament Charitable Foundation, Inc. for World Sailfish Championship, April 2008, in
the amount of $37,500; Tammie Gurgiolo for Big Boys Offshore Charity, April 2008, in
the amount of $6,000; David M. Navarro for 42nd Annual Marathon International Tarpon
Tournament, May 2008, in the amount of $8,000; David M. Navarro for 32nd Annual
Ladies Tarpon Tournament, May 2008, in the amount of $6,000; Charlie's Coconuts LLC
for Coconuts Dolphin Tournament, May 2008, in the amount of $12,000; B.T Sales, Inc.
for 22nd Annual Faro Blanco Invitational Tarpon Tournament, May 2008, in the amount
of $3,000; Golden Fly Invitational Tarpon Tournament, Inc. for Golden Fly Tournament,
May 2008, in the amount of $1,500; John Stuempfig for Yamaha Dolphin Masters
Invitational, May 2008, in the amount of $1,000; The Don Hawley Foundation, Inc. for
Don Hawley Tarpon Tournament, June 2008, in the amount of $1,500; Lower Keys
Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for Big Pine & Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament, June
2008, in the amount of $8,000; Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament, Inc. for Gold Cup Tarpon
Tournament, June 2008, in the amount of $1,500; Key West Gators, Inc. for Key West
Gator Club Dolphin Derby, June 2008, in the amount of $8,000; Florida Straits Conch
Company for Conch Republic Ladies Dolphin Championship, July 2008, in the amount
of $1,000; Professional Firefighters of Monroe County IAFF Local 3903, July 2008, in
the amount of $3,500; Tournament Consultants, Inc. for Del Brown Invitational Permit
Tournament, July 2008, in the amount of $1,000; Key West Marlin Tournament, Inc. for
Key West Marlin Tournament, July 2008, in the amount of $24,000; The Redbone, Inc.
for Redbone @ Large Robert -James, Sales Little Palm Island Grand SIam, August 2008,
in the amount of $5,500; Redbone, Inc. for Mercury SLAM Celebrity Tournament,
September 2008, in the amount of $11,000; Charlotte Ambrogio for Islamorada
Invitational Fall Fly Bonefish Tournament, September 2008, in the amount of $1,500;
Redbone, Inc. for Mercury Baybone Celebrity Tournament, September 2008, in the
amount of $7,000; Charlotte Ambrogio for Mercury Islamorada All Tackle Bonefish
World Championship, October 2008, in the amount of $1,500; and Redbone, Inc. for
Mercury Cheeca/Redbone Celebrity Tournament, November 2008, in the amount of
$7,500.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Award Agreement
between Monroe County and the Dolphin Research Center, Inc. to fund the Walkway on
Causeway Project in an amount not to exceed $7,350, DAC III, FY 2008 Capital
Resources.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Award Agreement
between Monroe County and the Dolphin Research Center, Inc. to fund the Parking Lot
Project in an amount not to exceed $33,000, DAC III, FY 2008 Capital Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Award Agreement
between Monroe County and Florida Keys Community College and the Letters "FKCC"
to fund the Tennessee Williams Grand Foyer Cabaret Enhancement Project in an amount
not to exceed $25,000, DAC I, FY 2008 Capital Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Award Agreement
between Monroe County and Upper Keys Community Pool, Inc. covering the Scoreboard
and Starting Block Project at Jacob's Aquatic Center in an amount not to exceed $4,500,
DAC V, FY 2008 Capital Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Award Agreement
between Monroe County and Florida Keys Land & Sea Trust, Inc. covering the Crane
House Restoration and Enhancement Project in an amount not to exceed $172,000, DAC
III, FY 2008 Capital Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Grant Award
Agreement between Monroe County and the City of Key West for funding for the
Smathers and Rest Beach sand.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment (1st
Amendment) to Agreement between Monroe County and Middle Keys Events Council,
Inc. to revise scope of services for the Marathon SBI Offshore Grand Prix on May 18-20,
2007.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment (1st
Amendment) to Agreement between Monroe County and Islamorada Community
Entertainment, Inc. to extend Agreement to allow for completion of Segment 1.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Cultural Umbrella Event
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2008, as follows: Red Barn Actors' Studio, Inc. for Red
Barn/Live Theatre, October 2007 - September 2008, in the amount of $22,000; Island
Opera Theatre of the Florida Keys, Inc. for Island Opera Theatre Concert Series, October
2007 - June 2008, in the amount of $16,519; Key West Art & Historical Society for Key
West Art & Historical Society Cultural Events Series, October 2007 - September 2008, in
the amount of $25,000; Marathon Community Theatre, Inc. for Marathon Community
Theatre Season 2007-2008, October 2007 - September 2008, in the amount of $20,019;
Key Largo Baptist Church for Key Largo Christmas Pageant, December 2007, in the
amount of $3,000; The Key West Pops, Inc. for Key West Pops Orchestra, December
2007 - March 2008, in the amount of $8,000; South Florida Center for the Arts for
Historic Holiday Candle Walk and FY 2008 Upper Keys Concert Series, December 2007
- April 2008, in the amount $25,000; Florida Keys Community Concert Band, Inc. for
Pops in the Park, November 2007 - April 2008, in the amount of $14,640; St. Paul's
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Protestant Episcopal Church of Key West, FL for Performance at St. Paul's, October
2007 - September 2008, in the amount of $8,000; Key Largo Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
for Humphrey Bogart Film Festival, November 2007, in the amount of $25,000; Key
West Symphony Orchestra, Inc. fro Key West Symphony Orchestra, November 2007 -
July 2008, in the amount of $15,000; Paradise Ballet Theatre, Inc. for Nutcracker Key
West, November - December 2008, in the amount of $18,000; Florida Keys Art Guild for
Florida Keys Art Guild Festivals, November 2008 - April 2008, in the amount of
$21,317; Friends of Ft. Taylor for Pirates in Paradise, November - December 2007, in the
amount of $3,500; Key West Innkeepers Association, Inc. for Lighted Historic Inn Tour,
November - December 2007, in the amount of $3,000; Marathon Garden Club, Inc. for
Marathon Garden Club's 2007/2008 Seasonal Events, October 2007 - March 2008, in the
amount of $15,000; Performing Arts Centers Key West for Tennessee Williams Theatre
2007-2008 Season, December 2007 - April 2008, in the amount of $15,000; FKCC Keys
Chorale for FKCC Keys Chorale Concert Series, December 2007 - May 2008, in the
amount of $7,000; Key West Players for Key West Players d/b/a Waterfront Playhouse,
December 2007 - May 2008, in the amount of $18,000; Old Island Restoration
Foundation, Inc. for 48th Annual Key West House & Garden Tours and Conch Shell
Blowing Contest, December 2007 - March 2008, in the amount of $8,000; Key West
Council of the Arts for Impromptu Concerts, January - September 2008, in the amount of
$10,000; Purple Isle Art Guild for Purple Isle Art Shows, January 2008 - March 2008, in
the amount of $13,700; The Studios of Key West, Inc. for 2007 - 2008 Events Season,
January - December 2008, in the amount of $14,000; Sculpture Key West, Inc. for
Sculpture Key West, January - April 2008, in the amount of $22,000; Middle Keys
Concert Association, Inc. for Middle Keys Music Concert Season, January - March 2008,
in the amount of $10,450; Key West Art Center for Key West Craft Show, January 2008,
in the amount of $5,000; Key West Literary Seminar, Inc. for 26th Annual Key West
Literary Seminar, January 2008, in the amount of $9,000; Friends of Ft. Taylor for Civil
War Days, February 2008, in the amount of $3,500; Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc. for
Pigeon Key Art Festival, February 2008, in the amount of $10,000; Key West Art Center,
Inc. for Old Island Days Art Festival, February 2008, in the amount of $4,000; Harry S.
Truman Foundation, Inc. for Harry S. Truman Legacy Symposium - Truman and
American Immigration Policies, March - July 2008, in the amount of $8,000; Jessie
Porter's Heritage House and Robert Frost Cottage, Inc. for Robert Frost Poetry Festival,
April 2008, in the amount of $9,000; Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for
Underwater Music Festival, July 2008, in the amount of $10,300; and Florida Keys
Birding and Wildlife Festival, Inc. for Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival,
September - October 2008, in the amount of $15,000.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Destination Events
Agreement between Monroe County and Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce
covering the Original Marathon Seafood Festival on March 15-16, 2008 in an amount not
to exceed $25,000, DAC III, Event Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Turn Key Events
Agreement between Monroe County and 218 Duval Street Corp. covering Fight Night in
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the Keys on January 18, 2008 in an amount not to exceed $25,000 (District I allocation
$20,000, District IV allocation = $5,000, FY 2008 Event Resources).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Turn Key Events
Agreement between Monroe County and Premiere Racing, Inc. covering Acura Key West
2008 in an amount not to exceed $70,000, DAC I, FY 2008 Event Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Turn Key Events
Agreement between Monroe County and Hog's Breath Saloon of Key West, Inc.
covering the Key West Songwriters Festival in an amount not to exceed $40,000, DAC I,
FY 2008, Event Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Destination Events
Agreement between Monroe County and Upper Keys Rotary Foundation, Inc. covering
the 13th Annual Gigantic Nautical Flea Market on February 23-24, 2008, DAC IV, FY
2008 Event Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment (1st
Amendment) to Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Keys Birding and
Wildlife Festival to revise date of event.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Destination Events
Agreement between Monroe County and Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
covering the Lower Keys Jazz & Blues Festival in an amount not to exceed $2,000, DAC
1I, FY 2008 Event Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Destination Events
Agreement between Monroe County and Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
covering the Big Pine Nautical Flea Market in an amount not to exceed $8,000, DAC II,
FY 2008 Event Resources.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment (1 st
Amendment) to Agreement between Monroe County and the Marathon Community
Theatre, Inc. to revise their schedule of events outlined in Exhibit A.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Turn Key Events
Agreement between Monroe County and Key West Tourist Development Association in
an amount not to exceed $115,000 (District I allocation = $75,000; District IT allocation =
$5,000; District III allocation = $11,500; District IV allocation = $11,500; and District V
allocation = $12,000) for Fantasy Fest on October 17-26, 2008.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Destination Events
Agreement between Monroe County and Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
covering the Big Pine Key Winterfest & Island Art Fair in an amount not to exceed
$2,167, DAC 1I, FY 2008 Event Resources.
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DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Board adopted the following Resolution approving for Year 16, from July 13,
2007 to July 14, 2008, thirty-five thousand square feet of non-residential floor area to be
available in biannual allocations, the first allocation of seventeen -thousand five hundred
square feet in January 2008 and the remainder to be held in reserve for the second
allocation in July 2008, and limiting allocations to 2,500 square feet or less.
RESOLUTION NO.410-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing certain Code Enforcement
Inspectors to issue citations for violations of the Monroe County Code for disposition in
County Court (Martina Lake).
RESOLUTION NO.411-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement No. 4549
between Monroe County and the State of Florida for the management of certain State-
owned conservation lands in the Florida Keys Ecosystem and the Coupon Bight Florida
Forever Projects.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of a request for expenditures from the Law Enforcement
Trust Fund in the amount of $1,719 for the cost of disinterment/reinterment of six
unidentified person to contribute their DNA samples to the FBI's Missing Person
Database.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Contract between
Monroe County and the Sheriff's Office to provide law enforcement and security services
to Key West International Airport.
MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Board adopted the following Resolution approving an amendment to the Monroe
County Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for Florida Fiscal Years 2007-2008,
2008-2009 and 2009-2010.
RESOLUTION NO.412-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board adopted the following Resolution establishing the basis for an Energy
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Policy.
RESOLUTION NO.413-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's reappointment of Ralph
Close to the Library Advisory Board, expiring October 14, 2011.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's item that Resolution No.
266-2007 will now include Exhibit 1 that discusses General Management Plan
Preliminary Alternatives.
Board adopted the following Resolution requesting that the Florida Department of
Children and Families restore funding for Emergency Shelter Grant Proposal Number
06F07KS3, to provide operational funding for Samuel's House; providing for an effective
date.
RESOLUTION NO.414-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY CLERK
Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes
from the Special Meeting of August 8, 2007 and Regular Meeting of August 15, 2007
(previously distributed).
Board granted approval of the following Warrants (102908-103040 & 520754-
521606): General Fund (001), in the amount of $1,237,253.09; Fine & Forfeiture Fund
(101), in the amount of $188,010.21; Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the amount of
$165,723.83; TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of $167,621.61; TDC
Admin. & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the amount of $225,925.92; TDC District 1,3 Cent
(117), in the amount of $154,443.12; TDC District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount of
$29,853.63; TDC District 3,3 Cent (119), in the amount of $46,757.39; TDC District
4,3 Cent (120), in the amount of $111,081.40; TDC District 5,3 Cent (121), in the
amount of $29,247.58; Gov. Fund Type Grants (125), in the amount of $494,657.20;
Impact Fees Roadways (130), in the amount of $71,621.00; Fire & Amb Dist 1 L&M
Keys (141), in the amount of $110,709.88; Upper Keys Health Care (144), in the
amount of $19,877.99; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of $79,083.59;
Plan, Build, Zoning (148), in the amount of $42,698.93; Municipal Policing (149), in
the amount of $54.56; Duck Key Security (152), in the amount of $3,968.00; Local
Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of $129,429.05; Boating Improvement Fund
(157), in the amount of $12,140.55; Misc. Special Revenue Fund (158), in the amount
of $18,489.29; Environmental Restoration (160), in the amount of $1,349.30;
Marathon Municipal Service (166), in the amount of $22.93; Bay Point Wastewater
MSTU (168), in the amount of $8.45; Big Coppitt Wastewater MSTU (169), in the
amount of $2,285.26; Key Largo Wastewater MSTU (170), in the amount of
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$136,717.48; Stock Island Wastewater MSTU (171), in the amount of $3,546.65;
Cudjoe-Sugarloaf MSTU (172), in the amount of $10.78; Conch Key MSTU (174), in
the amount of $36.61; Duck Key MSTU (176), in the amount of $1,146.05; 1 Cent
Infra Surtax (304), in the amount of $755,358.90; 2003 Revenue Bonds (307), in the
amount of $834,200.24; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of $615,412.09;
Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of $114,690.34; Key West Intl. Airport (404),
in the amount of $354,568.85; KW AIP Series 2006 Bonds (405), in the amount of
$1,342,655.01; MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount of $1,309,596.53; Worker's
Compensation (501), in the amount of $10,280.05; Group Insurance Fund (502), in
the amount of $172,468.65; Risk Management Fund (503), in the amount of
$124,652.39; Fleet Management Fund (504), in the amount of $119,943.33;
Fire&EMS LOSAP Trust Fund (610), in the amount of $510.00; Various Funds, in
the amount of-$937.00.
Board granted approval of the following Tourist Development Council
Expenditures for the month of September, 2007: Advertising, in the amount of
$211,646.56; Bricks & Mortar/Projects, in the amount of $112,170.66; Visitor
Information Services, in the amount of $65,455.66; Events, in the amount of $84,564.62;
Office Supplies & Operating Costs, in the amount of $27,664.83; Personal Services, in
the amount of $94,611.30; Public Relations, in the amount of $70,213.24; Sales &
Marketing, in the amount of $74,194.83; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of
$8,513.07; Travel, in the amount of $15,080.88.
Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal
or advertise for bid (said list is incorporated herein by reference).
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution setting the date, time and place for a
Public Hearing concerning the proposed abandonment of a portion of St. Croix Place,
Tract E Port Largo, a subdivision in Section 33, Township 61 South, Range 39 East on
Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida, as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 90, of the Public
Records of Monroe County, Florida (Key Largo Community Park).
RESOLUTION NO. 415-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of payment in the amount of $30,318.70 to Ferencik,
Libanoff, Brandt, Bustamante & Williams, P.A. for legal services provided on behalf of
Monroe County in the matter of Monroe County v. Lodge Construction, Case No. CA-K-
00-617.
Board granted approval of amendment to all Contracts with the Division of
Administrative Hearings to reflect DOAH's new hourly rate of $145.00 effective October
1, 2007.
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Board granted approval of payment of invoices for legal services rendered by the
firm Paul Hastings in Galleon Bay v. Monroe County, Case No. 2002-CA-595-M, for a
total of $347,431.15.
Board granted approval of payment of invoices for legal services by Paul Hastings
for services rendered in Emmert v. Monroe County, which total $26,681.19.
Board granted approval of payment of invoices from Paul Hastings for services
rendered in Collins v. Monroe County, Case No. 04-379-CA-K, which total $50,508,89.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the proposed Settlement
Agreement in the Code Enforcement Case of Monroe County, Florida v. E & OL Land
Development Corporation, Case No. CEB U4-94-1359.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the proposed Settlement
Agreement in the Code Enforcement Case of Monroe County, Florida v. Roy's Trailer
Park, Inc., Case No. CE05020310.
Board granted approval to terminate the Revenue Guaranty Agreement between
Monroe County and Delta Airlines.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Consent to Assignment of
Lease of the Airport Gift Shop Lease at the Key West International Airport from Ms.
Diane Heberle/Springboard Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a "The Airport Gift Shop" to Ms. Gina
Borrego and Last Chance Gifts, LLC.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fourth Amendment to
Agreement between Monroe County and Construction Manager, Morganti Group, Inc.,
Key West International Airport — New Terminal Building and Renovation Project and
rescission of the previously approved Fourth Amendment from the January 17, 2007
BOCC Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner McCoy introduced to the Board, Robert B. Eadie, J.D.
Administrator of the Monroe County Health Department. Mr. Eadie addressed the
Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Resolution supporting the appointment of
Robert B. Eadie, J.D. as the Administrator of the Monroe County Health Department by
the Surgeon General of the State of Florida. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO.416-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy granting approval of the following two items:
The Monroe County Public Library Plan of Service 2008-2010, submitted by
Norma Kula, Director of Libraries, dated September 27, 2007.
The annual update to Exhibit A that specifies Fiscal Year 2008 payroll costs for
the Extension Agent positions jointly funded by the University of Florida (UF) and
Monroe County as per the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Monroe
County and OF effective October 1, 2006. The funds to support Exhibit A have already
been appropriated in the approved 2008 Extension Services budget.
Motion carried unanimously.
MONROE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
Danise Henriquez, Tax Collector presented the Board with the Tax Collector's
excess fees checks in the amount of $3.4 million.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
The following individual addressed the Board: Pauline Klein. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Spehar
granting approval and authorizing execution of Professional Service Order No. 6 between
Monroe County and THC, Inc. for implementation of Noise Insulation Program (Phase 6
Design Services) for the Key West International Airport. Motion carried unanimously.
The following individual addressed the Board: Diane Beruldson. Dent Pierce,
Public Works Director discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the
Monroe County Parks and Recreation Board recommendation to have all park/field lights
on at the Sugarloaf School Park from Sunset to 9:00 p.m., six nights a week (Monday to
Saturday), to correlate with the school year or approximately nine months a year. Motion
carried unanimously.
The following individual addressed the Board: Diane Beruldson. Tom Willi,
County Administrator and Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney discussed the matter. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent granting approval to reject all proposals and re -advertise for sealed proposals for
snack and beverage vending machines at Monroe County Facilities. Motion carried
unanimously.
The Board discussed the following Contracts with non-profit organizations
funded by the County for Fiscal Year 2008; some are funded based upon Human Services
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Advisory Board recommendations, and others are funded directly by the Commission as
"line items": AIDS Help, in the amount of $34,058; American Red Cross, in the amount
of $28,381; Big Brothers/Big Sisters, in the amount of $28,381; Big Pine Athletic
Association, in the amount of $43,389; Boys and Girls Club, in the amount of $56,763;
Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount of $330,000; Center for Independent
Living, in the amount of $4,730; Domestic Abuse Shelter, in the amount $42,572; Easter
Seals Society, in the amount of $15,000; Exotic and Wild Bird Rescue, Big Pine, in the
amount of $11,400; Florida Keys Area Health Education Center, in the amount of
$37,842; Florida Keys Children's Shelter, in the amount of $185,000; Florida Keys
Healthy Start Coalition, in the amount of $9,460; Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, in the
amount of $47,302; Florida Keys Wild Bird Center, Upper Keys, in the amount of
$11,400; Good Health Clinic, in the amount of $46,356; Guidance Clinic/Middle Keys, in
the amount of $843,150; Heart of the Keys Youth, in the amount of $38,000; Helpline, in
the amount of $4,733; Heron/Peacock, in the amount of $61,493; Higher Love Mission
Outreach, in the amount of $4,730; Historic Florida Keys Foundation, in the amount of
$28,500; Hospice, in the amount of $154,206; Key West HMA d/b/a Lower Keys
Medical Center (DePoo Baker Act), in the amount of $190,000; Keys Area
Interdenominational Resources, in the amount of $4,730; Literacy Volunteers, in the
amount of $5,000; Marathon Wild Bird Center, in the amount of $11,400; Monroe
Association for Retarded Citizens, in the amount of $185,000; Monroe Council of the
Arts, in the amount of $71,250; Monroe County Education Foundation (Monroe Youth
Challenge Program), in the amount of $23,651; PACE Center for Girls, in the amount of
$85,144; Rural Health Network, in the amount of $412,953; Samuel's House, in the
amount of $104,065; Upper Keys Community Pool, in the amount of $225,000; Wesley
House, in the amount of $160,828; Womankind, in the amount of $89,874; and YMCA -
Upper Keys, in the amount of $14,250. Attorney David Horan, representing the Human
Service Advisory Board addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the
above contracts. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner McCoy
Yes
Commissioner Murphy
No
Commissioner Neugent
Yes
Commissioner Spehar
Yes
Mayor DiGennaro
Yes
Motion carried.
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT i
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire and Ambulance District I convened. Present
and answering to roll call were Commissioner George Neugent, Commissioner Sylvia
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Murphy, Mayor Mario DiGennaro and Clark Snow, Chairman. Absent were Mayor
Norman Anderson and Vice Mayor William Dilley.
The Board of Governors discussed terminating the Service Agreement between
Palm Beach Credit Adjustors Incorporated d/b/a Focus Financial Services and Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Governors for the Lower and
Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District effective midnight October 17, 2007 and enter
into a new Service Agreement between Gila Corporation d/b/a Municipal Services
Bureau and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and the Board of
Governors Fire and Ambulance District 1 effective October 18, 2007 for the collection of
outstanding ground and air ambulance account receivable balances. Wayne Hinnant,
Monroe County Fire Chief discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by
Mayor DiGennaro and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the item.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor DiGennaro and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
to adopt the following Resolution of the Board of Governors of Fire and Ambulance
District 1 of Monroe County, Florida authorizing a Lump Sum Years of Service Award to
certain eligible volunteer firefighters whom each have provided at least ten (10) years of
Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services to the residents and visitors of Monroe
County and whom each have reached the age of sixty. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.417-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Neugent requested Chief Hinnant to provide updates to the Board
as in the former Acting Fire Chief s presentation made at the August 15, 2007 Board
meeting - Status Report of Monroe County Fire Rescue.
There being no further business, the meeting of Board of Governors for the Fire
and Ambulance District I, was adjourned.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting reconvened with all commissioners
present.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
The Board discussed waiving the purchasing policy for the previously approved
Contract between Monroe County and KPMG for professional services to update the
Fiscal Year 2005 and the Fiscal Year 2006 Full Cost Allocation Plan and the OMB A-87
Cost Allocation Plan. Tom Willi, County Administrator discussed the matter. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Spehar granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
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Deb Barsell, Community Services Director; and Tom Willi, County Administrator
discussed the Two -Year ,South Florida Workforce 2007 Workforce Services Plan (no
County funds required) between Monroe County, South Florida Workforce Investment
Board and Miami -Dade County. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval and authorizing
execution of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to appoint Jennifer Miller as an "At Large" appointment to the Tourist
Development Council District V Advisory Committee. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to appoint Mendy George as an "At Large" appointment to the Tourist
Development Council District IV Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Board recognized former Monroe County Commissioner Shirley Freeman.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and Breit's Tower Service, Inc. to remove the communications tower owned by
Monroe County and located at the site of the Marathon Courthouse due to structural
damage. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The following individuals addressed the Board: Shirley Freeman, Douglas
Bedgood, President - Keys Hydro Power; and Diane Beruldson. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to
adopt the following Resolution supporting the upcoming test by Keys Hydro Power to
determine the feasibility of providing hydro power through turbine farms to generate low-
cost electricity to the Florida Keys. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO.418-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy granting approval and authorizing execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and the Monroe Council of the Arts d/b/a Florida Keys Council of the Arts
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commencing October 1, 2007 to fund the cost of tourist related programs. Motion carried
unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
Emergency Services - Wayne Hinnant, Monroe County Fire Chief advised the
Board of the status of hiring new employees for the positions approved by the Board at
their August meeting. Chief Hinnant also informed the Board that all of the previous
vacant positions have been filled.
Growth Management — Andrew Trivette, Growth Management Director informed
the Board that he had received a copy of the report which went from the Department of
Community Affairs to the Administrative Commission concerning Monroe County's
progress on the 2010 Work Program and indicated that Staff is preparing a response to be
presented to the Secretary of the Department of Community Affairs. Mr. Trivette also
discussed a Planning Commission/Growth Management - mitigation associated with
development on Big Pine Key and No Name Key required as part of the HCP/ITP and
indicated that the Planning Commission is sending to the BOCC for consideration a
moratorium concerning all building in Big Pine Key until a Mitigation Ordinance is
adopted. The following individuals addressed the Board: Debbie Harrison, representing
the World Wildlife Fund; and Diane Beruldson. Tom Willi, County Administrator
discussed the 2010 Work Program and Wastewater Funding.
Engineeriniz — Dave Koppel, County Engineer discussed the status of certain
Change Orders and the following county projects: The Big Pine Key Fire Station Project
is estimated to cost $3.2 million and take 13 months to construct; The Big Pine Key Park
has a completion date of June 28, 2008; The contractor for the Freeman Justice Center in
Key West has requested a time extension which was not granted, the project is 99%
complete, not including the facade. Mr. Koppel then discussed the Key West
International Airport (KWIA) project schedule and pay requests from Morganti.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution renouncing and
disclaiming any right of the County and the public in and to a portion of Fourth Street,
"Summerland Beach Addition No. I", Summerland Key, Monroe County, Florida, as
recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 20, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida. The
following public speakers addressed the Board: Tom Lavender, Bill Estes, Richard
Grusin, Ben Iannotta, Mary VandenBrook, Elizabeth Lustberg, Matthew Alfonso, Diane
Beruldson, and David Paul Horan, representing the applicant- Greg Klimock. The Clerk
advised the Board that letters of opposition were submitted in writing and will be made
part of the official record. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner McCoy
and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to deny approval of the Resolution. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
Mayor DiGennaro excused himself from the meeting.
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A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending
Section 13.5-5(d) in order to extend Big Coppitt Volunteer Fire Department Park hours;
providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for the
incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective
date. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner McCoy to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously, with Mayor DiGennaro not present.
ORDINANCE NO.041-2007
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Mayor DiGennaro returned to the meeting and took his seat.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution amending the
Planning and Environmental Resources Department Fee Schedule to more accurately
represent current expenses and to adequately offset the true costs of providing services to
the parties receiving the benefits of such services; repealing any other fee schedules
inconsistent herewith; providing for an effective date. The following public speakers
addressed the Board: Pauline Klein, Kay Thacker, Ron Miller, Dennis Henize,
representing Last Stand; and Diane Beruldson. Tom Willi, County Administrator;
Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney; and Drew Trivette, Growth Management Director
discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and
seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO.419-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution establishing the
Building Department Fee Schedule to more effectively implement the recovery of the
true costs of providing the services associated with the Building Permitting and
Inspection System; providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; providing for an
effective date. The following individuals addressed the Board: Jeff Stuncard,
representing D'Asign Source; Rudy Krause, representing Florida Keys Contractor's
Association; and Diane Beruldson. Motion was made by Mayor DiGennaro and
seconded by Commissioner McCoy to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote was
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RESOLUTION NO. 420-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Murphy discussed her item concerning the Card Sound Road
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intersection project. Dave Koppel, County Engineer and Tom Willi, County
Administrator discussed the matter. No official action was taken.
Commissioner Neugent discussed his item concerning a proposal to revisit the
County Administrator's 2008-2009 Budget Action Plan to acquire a consultant. The
following individual addressed the Board: Diane Beruldson. Commissioner Neugent
requested the Administrator or the Office of Management & Budget provide monthly or
quarterly written reports concerning the 2008-2009 Budget Action Plan. Tom Willi,
County Administrator discussed the matter.
Commissioner Neugent discussed his item requesting a revisit to the Working
Waterfront proposal transmitted to the Department of Community Affairs and requested
that his vote from the September 19, 2007 BOCC meeting be reversed. Motion was
made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to reconsider
the item. Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney and Drew Trivette, Growth Management
Director discussed the matter. After further discussion, the motion was withdrawn.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Tom Willi, County Administrator discussed a recent trip to Washington, D.C. to
discuss funding for wastewater projects. Mr. Willi informed the Board that a draft of the
Interim Project for Monroe County Wastewater Funding was transmitted to DEP and
Representative Mayfield for the possible inclusion for financing (bond underwriting)
Monroe County wastewater projects. The Board was also provided with the written
Monthly Activity Report dated September, 2007. The report includes the September
Grant Activity.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney addressed the Board concerning approval to
advertise and hold an Attorney -Client Closed Session in the matter of Florida Keys
Citizens Coalition and Last Stand V. Department of Community Affairs and Monroe
County, FL, Case No. DOAH 06-2449GM. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to not hold the closed
session. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution to amend the
Impact Fees Police Facilities Fund, Fund #134, for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1,
2006 and ending September 30, 2007. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.421-2007
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners was adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
and ex-officio Clerk to the
Monroe County, Florida
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Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk