08/15/2018 RegularMINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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 Heather Carruthers, Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner Sylvia
Murphy, Commissioner George Neugent and Mayor David Rice. 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
Al Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
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 Neugent
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Third Amendment to
Agreement to update current revisions pursuant to Ordinances and Federal required contract
provisions with Air Mechanical & Service Corp. for central air conditioning maintenance and
repairs at Middle Keys Facilities. Funding is ad valorem.
C2 Board granted approval to purchase equipment for the upgrade of the Key Largo
Murray Nelson Government Center broadcast studio and supporting technology, including
new TVs for better viewing, using General Services Administration cooperative purchasing
pricing in an amount of $120,857.00.
C3 Board granted approval to advertise for a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an
Ordinance revising Section 25 -2 of the Monroe County Code to revise the speed limit on
portions of Card Sound Road.
C4 Board granted approval to advertise for a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an
Ordinance revising Section 19 -4 of the Monroe County Code to designate the Florida's
Turnpike Enterprise, a division of the Florida Department of Transportation, as toll
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enforcement officers and to authorize enforcement of payment of tolls and issue Uniform
Traffic Citations for the Card Sound Road Toll Facility.
C5 Board granted approval of the Issuance (renewal) of a Class A Emergency Medical
Services Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Key Largo Volunteer
Ambulance Corps., Inc. for the operation of an ALS transport ambulance service.
C6 Board granted approval to award the annual lump sum bonus to the Billing
Supervisor in the amount of 10% of her unloaded base salary; and approval to award the
annual lump sum bonuses to the two Billing Specialists in the amount of 10% of their
unloaded base salaries based on an average collection rate of 53.97% compared to the
baseline collection rate of 33.7% for the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
C7 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with the
lowest responsive bidder, Roofing by Ruff, Inc., for $794,000.00 for the replacement of portions
of the roof at the East Martello, funded by the Tourist Development Council.
C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Agreement
between the United States Coast Guard, the Florida State Historic Preservation Officer and
Monroe County regarding the replacement of the Duck Key bridges.
C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of McFarland Johnson Task Order No.
2017 -02A in the amount of $79,169.00, supplementing Task Order 2017 -02, by adding New
Roof and HVAC /Chiller Design and Bidding Services and Structural Column Evaluation/Report
for the Customs and Border Protection Facility Phase III to final at the Key West International
Airport; to be paid from FDOT Grant AQH10 (50 %) and Airport Operating Fund 404 (50 %).
C10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Commercial Sponsorship
Agreement with Morale, Welfare & Recreation Department Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West
in the amount of $5,000.00 in support of the NAS Key West 2019 Southernmost Air Spectacular
event to be held at the Naval Air Station Boca Chica Field on March 30 & 31, 2019; to be paid
from the Airport Operating Fund 404.
C11 Board granted approval to ratify the Federal Aviation Administration AIP Grant
Agreement 43 -12- 0037 - 056 -2018 providing funding to Rehabilitate Taxiway A, and Taxiway A
Lighting Design ($541,048.00), and Modify Access Road (Faraldo Circle) Design and
Construction ($678,420.00) at the Key West International Airport. The project will be funded
90% by FAA, 5% FDOT (GOR03), and 5% Passenger Facility Charges (PFC 4 18).
C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Change Order No. 20 with OAC
Action Construction Corp., increasing contract amount by $3,269.41 for the Key West Airport
Customs Facility Phase II Project, funded 50% by FDOT grant AQH10 and 50% Airport
Operating Fund 404.
C13 Board granted approval to advertise the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport Car
Wash Facility Project, contingent upon receipt of anticipated supplemental FDOT grant and
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contingent upon Public Works funding the 20% match. The project is being funded by
FDOT (80 %) and Public Works (20 %).
C15 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of July 2018
reviewed by the County Administrator /Assistant Administrator. Said report is incorporated
herein by reference.
C16 Board granted approval of the Issuance (renewal) of a Class A Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to Florida Keys Ambulance Service, Inc. for the operation of an
ALS transport ambulance service; specifically for inter - facility transports.
C17 Board granted approval of the Issuance (renewal) of a Class B Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to Florida Keys Ambulance Service, Inc. for the operation of a
non - emergency medical transportation service for the period September 17, 2018 to September
16, 2020.
C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with West
Construction, Inc. for the construction of the New Cudjoe Fire Station at a total cost of
$3,884,185.00. The construction of the new fire station is paid for through the One Cent
Infrastructure Sales Tax.
C19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the State of
Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Waste Management, for the
Small County Consolidated Solid Waste Grant Agreement Number SC824, for Fiscal Year
2017 -2018.
C21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Sheriff Richard
A. Ramsay to provide 149.6 square feet of office space to the Monroe County Sheriffs Office at
Bernstein Park on Stock Island, Key West, FL, for one year.
C22 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and Receipt
of Unanticipated Funds:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 205 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 206 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 207 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 208 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 209 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 210 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 211 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 212 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 213 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 214 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 215 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 216 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 217 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C23 Board granted approval to ratify the new Sublease with the Matecumbe Historical
Trust Corporation which was modified and approved by the Florida Department of
Transportation. The Sublease covers the parcel of land where the "red caboose" is currently
located in Islamorada.
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C24 Board granted approval to rescind Item C31 from June 20, 2018, BOCC Agenda and
granted approval and authorized execution of the Annual Agreement between Tranquility Bay
Adult Day Care (of Plantation Key) and Monroe County Social Services to provide Facility -
Based Respite Services to elderly and disabled citizens residing throughout Monroe County in an
amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
C25 Board granted approval to rescind Item C30 from June 20, 2018, BOCC Agenda and
granted approval and authorized execution of the Annual Agreement between Tranquility Bay
Adult Day Care of Marathon CORP., and Monroe County Social Services to provide Facility -
Based Respite Services to elderly and disabled citizens residing throughout Monroe County in an
amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D4 Board granted approval for the Mayor to sign transfer of title for County Vehicle No.
0903 -5361, 2006 Ford F -150, VIN#1FTRF12256NA92681 to Florida League of Cities, Inc.
for the settlement amount of $7,605.66. This vehicle was totaled by Hurricane Irma.
D5 Board granted approval of Revenue Grant Agreement Number LP44074 with the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection to approve the expenditure of $4.0 million in Fiscal
Year 2017 -18 Keys Stewardship funds; and, $1.5 million in Fiscal Year 2018 -19 Keys
Stewardship funds, totaling $5.5 million, towards Monroe County's local cost share match
maximum of $7,930,383.00 under USDA NRCS Grant NR184209XXXXCO27 for marine
debris removal and related services resulting from Hurricane Irma; providing for an effective
date.
D6 Board adopted the following Resolution pursuant to F.S. 125.38 approving a two Year
Lease Agreement at a rate of $10.00 per term with the Monroe County Long Term Recovery
Group (LTRG) to allow use of the County owned vacant lot at 30320 Overseas Highway, Big
Pine Key, FL, parcel ID 00111410- 000100, to provide temporary housing for disaster relief
workers coordinated by LTRG.
RESOLUTION NO. 218 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D7 Board granted approval to apply for funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce,
Economic Development Administration, to support the development of a comprehensive Post
Disaster Redevelopment Strategy with an in -kind match and approval for the Mayor or
County Administrator to sign all necessary documentation.
D8 Board granted approval to apply for funding from the U.S Department of Commerce,
Economic Development Administration, to support the expansion of publicly available resilient
internet service through wireless access points on public buildings and authorization for the
Mayor or County Administrator to sign all necessary documentation relating to the grant
application and award, including the authorization for the Mayor to sign letter requesting
support to partially fund this project.
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D10 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with A -1
Property Services Group, Inc. in the amount of $119,500.00 for the re- roofing of the Tavernier
Fire Station following the damage caused by Hurricane Irma.
D11 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with Sea
Tech of the Florida Keys, Inc. in the amount of $118,825.00 for drywall repairs and flooring
at the Marathon Annex building for damages imposed by Hurricane Irma. Funded through
hurricane funds.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
E2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with
Two Oceans Digital d /b /a FloridaKeys.com to exercise option within agreement to extend for
an additional two year period to September 30, 2020 under the same terms and conditions.
E3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with
The Studios of Key West, Inc. for the Studios of Key West Cultural Event to revise Exhibit
D (budget) of Agreement due to an administrative error which inadvertently omitted the
advertising cost for the event.
E4 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District
IV Advisory Committee for one "At Large" appointment.
E5 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District
IV Advisory Committee for one "At Large" appointment.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
Kl Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Adventure
Environmental, Inc. for Removal, Refloating and /or Demolition and Disposal of Derelict
Vessels, Floating Structures and Marine Debris.
K2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Work Order 4006 for AECOM to
update the draft and finalize the Origin- Destination Study of the Traffic Impacting Monroe
County, in the amount of $ 17,963.11 under the Transportation Planning Services Contract with
AECOM Technical Services, Inc. contract funded at 100% through a Joint Participation
Agreement from the Florida Department of Transportation.
K3 Board granted approval of a Task Assignment (FK -157) 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.
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K5 Board granted approval of a waiver of approximately $29,500.00 in building permit fees
for four deed - restricted affordable housing units to serve the 80% of median income level to be
built on four lots on Avenue A, Avenue B, and Avenue H, at approximate mile marker 31,
having real estate numbers 00300890 - 000000, 00300740 - 000000, 00300840 - 000000, and
00306250- 000000 by Florida Keys Community Land Trust.
K6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Underwater
Engineering Services, Inc. for Installation and Maintenance of Aids to Navigation and
Regulatory Markers in Monroe County.
K7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with American
Underwater Contractors, Inc. for Installation and Maintenance of Aids to Navigation and
Regulatory Markers in Monroe County.
K8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Coffin Marine
Services, Inc. for Installation and Maintenance of Aids to Navigation and Regulatory Markers in
Monroe County.
K9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Key West Harbor
Services, Inc. for Installation and Maintenance of Aids to Navigation and Regulatory Markers in
Monroe County.
K10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Coral Construction
Company for Installation and Maintenance of Aids to Navigation and Regulatory Markers in
Monroe County.
SOLID WASTE
Ml Board adopted the following Resolution to adopt tentative Solid Waste Collection Rates
for commercial waste generators for Fiscal Year 2018 -2019.
RESOLUTION NO. 219 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
N1 Board granted approval of an Employment Agreement and confirmation of Isabel
DeSantis as Executive Assistant to Commissioner Danny Kolhage, District l; authorization for
County Administrator to execute the employment agreement.
N5 Board granted approval of Commissioner Carruthers appointment of Diane Schmidt as
the Lodging Industry representative on the Tourist Development Council to fill the remaining
term vacated by Julie Fondriest, who is no longer a hotelier, and to fill the new term beginning
September 18, 2018.
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COUNTY CLERK
01 Board granted approval of the minutes from the Regular Meetings of April 19, 2018 and
June 20, 2018. Said minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
02 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of July
2018, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of $509,727.50; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the
amount of $2,060,442.85; Events, in the amount of $128,667.61; Office Supplies & Operating
Costs, in the amount of $23,008.10; Personnel Services, in the amount of $118,634.17; Public
Relations, in the amount of $116,162.09; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of $90,644.62;
Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of $10,439.63; Travel, in the amount of $12,963.41; Visitor
Information Services, in the amount of $95,126.02.
03 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.
04 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.
05 Board granted approval to dispose of surplus items. Said list is incorporated herein by
reference.
06 Board granted approval BOCC Warrants (Including Payroll), for the month of July 2018,
10039681- 10040667, 50004369- 50004463 (PR), 3097836- 3098953 (PR Voucher), 23561-
23657 (WC), as follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of $4,527,375.31; 101 Fine &
Forfeiture Fund, in the amount of $4,100,415.14; 102 Road & Bridge Fund, in the amount of
$351,237.65; 115 TDC District Two Penny, in the amount of $334,545.13; 116 TDC Admin &
Promo 2 Cent, in the amount of $292,644.14; 117 TDC District 1,3 Cent, in the amount of
$2,237,350.48; 118 TDC District 2,3 Cent, in the amount of $38,689.55; 119 TDC District 3,3
Cent, in the amount of $91,109.96; 120 TDC District 4,3 Cent, in the amount of $44,632.24;
121 TDC District 5,3 Cent, in the amount of $50,387.96; 125 Gov Fund Type Grants, in the
amount of $715,329.13; 141 Fire & Amb Dist 1 L &M Keys, in the amount of $853,468.88; 147
Uninc Svc Dist Parks &Rec, in the amount of $138,239.16; 148 Plan, Build, Zoning, in the
amount of $504,233.20; 149 Municipal Policing, in the amount of $573,701.29; 152 Duck Key
Security Dist, in the amount of $7,466.21; 153 Local Housing Assistance, in the amount of
$4,400.00; 157 Boating Improvement Fund, in the amount of $61,969.96; 158 Misc Special
Revenue Fund, in the amount of $250,527.05; 160 Environmental Restoration, in the amount
of $12,745.16; 163 Court Facilities, in the amount of $7,629.47; 164 Drug Facilities Fees, in
the amount of $6,869.44; 168 Bay Point Wastewater MSTU, in the amount of $33.36; 171
Stock Island Wastewater, in the amount of $585.35; 180 Building Funds, in the amount of
$339,748.39; 304 1 Cent Infra Surtax, in the amount of $367,931.69; 308 Infrastructure Sales
Tax Revenue Bond, in the amount of $25,713.40; 311 Duck Key Wastewater, in the amount of
$66.71; 312 Cudjoe Regional WW Proj, in the amount of $14,655.54; 314 Series 2014
Revenue Bonds, in the amount of $465,106.34; 316 Land Acquisition, in the amount of
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$86,632.25; 401 Card Sound Bridge, in the amount of $21,886.46; 403 Marathon Airport, in
the amount of $172,965.83; 404 Key West Intl Airport, in the amount of $797,571.86; 406
PFC & Operating Restrictions, in the amount of $2,034,832.43; 414 MSD Solid Waste, in the
amount of $1,307,719.98; 501 Worker's Compensation, in the amount of $154,223.43; 502
Group Insurance Fund, in the amount of $1,628,883.18; 503 Risk Management Fund, in the
amount of $46,740.03; 504 Fleet Management Fund, in the amount of $123,635.80; 610
Fire /EMS LOSAP Trust Fund, in the amount of $7,266.00.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 1 to the Agreement for
Consulting Services for Communications and Public Relations During and After Hurricane Irma
with Stuart Newman Associates, Inc. to increase the total amount by $5,000.00 for an additional
task for a total contract amount of $54,999.99.
P4 Board granted approval of the appointment of Lisa Harris to the Health Council of South
Florida for a two year term in the category of Consumer, replacing Debra Walker, with a term
expiration date of August 15, 2020.
P9 Board granted approval to enter into a one year no cost time extension to the Agreement
with Stetson University to improve elevation data and analyze opportunities and barriers for use
in sea level rise adaptation planning, retroactive to January 31, 2018 and extending to January
31, 2019.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Q4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Third Amendment to Agreement
for Provision of Legal Services with George A. Helm, III P.A. (outside counsel for workers'
compensation cases), to add attorney Philip R. Augustine as an approved timekeeper.
Q5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the First Amendment to Agreement
for Provision of Legal Services with Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue & McLain, P.A. (outside
counsel for workers' compensation cases), to add attorney Matthew R. Bussin, Esq. as an
approved timekeeper.
Q6 Board granted approval to opt into the class action lawsuit for recovery of Payments in
Lieu of Taxes for Fiscal Years 2015, 2016 and 2017; and authorization for the County Attorney
or designee to execute all necessary documents.
Q9 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider approval of an
Ordinance creating a process to issue trespass warnings for Monroe County public property and
facilities and establishing an informal appellate process.
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AIRPORTS
T1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Change Order 23 with OAC Action
Construction Corp., increasing contract time by 62 days, thereby extending substantial
completion date to August 31, 2018, for the Key West Airport Customs Facility Phase II Project.
LIBRARIES
T2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an amendment to the original
Contract of March 1, 2010, between Polaris Integrated Library System (acquired by Innovative
Interfaces Incorporation on March 31, 2014) and the Monroe County Public Library, to license
additional software, as outlined in the attached amendment.
SUSTAINABILITY
T4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 1 to Contract with
Adventure Environmental, Inc. for removal of marine debris created by Hurricane Irma from
canals in unincorporated Monroe County, City of Marathon and Village of Islamorada; to modify
the amount of the bond; and approval for the County Administrator to execute the amendment
and future documents.
T5 Board adopted the following Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners to continue authorizing temporary emergency marine Disaster Debris
Management Site and vessel staging area on a parcel of land known as the Cudjoe Transfer
Station, for the collection, storage, and transfer of marine debris and vessels related to Hurricane
Irma, effective June 12, 2018, for a duration of up to 365 days to June 11, 2019; and providing
an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 220 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
T6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a second corrected Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Marathon to transfer eighteen affordable allocations from the County
to the City for use at the St. Columba Project on the condition that the eighteen existing market
rate allocations harvested from that site can only be used in the unincorporated area of the
County; and rescind approval of the corrected Interlocal Agreement as approved July 31, 2018
(Item C3).
Motion carried unanimously.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, advised that they have four sites that they are
evaluating for the Keys Overnight Temporary Shelter (KOTS). Greg Veliz, Assistant City
Manager City of Key West, addressed the Board.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
Kl 1 Emily Schemper, Acting Senior Director of Planning & Environmental Resources; and,
Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board regarding potential amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan and /or Land Development Code to address density issues on parcels of land
within the Improved Subdivision (IS) zoning district that are not platted lots. The following
individuals addressed the Board: John Slattery, Henry A. Olynger, Albert Kelley and Mark
Oliver. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent directing staff to process the following text amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code:
LDC Sec. 130 -157. Maximum permanent residential density and minimum required open
space.
The maximum permanent residential density for those uses permitted by this chapter and
minimum required open space shall be in accordance with the following table:
Maximum Permanent Residential Density
and Minimum Open Space
Land Use District
Allocated Density (a)(b)
DU /Gross Acre of
Upland
Maximum Net
Density (a)(b)(c)
DU /Buildable Acre
Minimum Open
Space Ratio (d)
Improved Subdivision
IS
1 /lot or 1 /pre -1986
parcel (g)
0
0.20
Within the IS zoning district. the allocated density shall be 1 dwelling unit Der Darcel for
parcels that meet all of the following conditions:
1) The parcel boundaries must have been established in their current configuration
prior to September 15, 1986;
2) The applicant must provide sufficient evidence that the parcel boundaries were
established before September 15. 1986 (such as one or more of the following: boundary, survey,
deed etc.
3) The parcel may not be identified for any other use or purpose on a plat (e.g.,
"park ". "common area ", etc.);
4) The subject parcel may not be a fractional portion of a platted lot;
5) The parcel must have a Tier designation of Tier III;
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6) The subject parcel must include all infrastructure (Potable water, adequate
wastewater treatment and disposal wastewater meeting adopted LOS, paved roads, etc.); and
7) The subject parcel must comply with Policy 301.2.5 of the Comprehensive Plan
regarding legal access.
(Note: (a). (h). (i) and (i) in the current Code will be renumbered to (h). (i)L (i)_ and (k)
respectively).
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
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 Kolhage, Commissioner Neugent, Mayor Rice,
Councilman Bruce Halle. Mayor Norman Anderson and Councilwoman Katie Scott were not
present.
Hl James Callahan, Fire Chief, and Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board concerning approval to
award the annual lump sum bonus to the Billing Supervisor in the amount of 10% of her
unloaded base salary; and approval to award the annual lump sum bonuses to the two Billing
Specialists in the amount of 10% of their unloaded base salaries based on an average collection
rate of 53.97% compared to the baseline collection rate of 33.7% for the period July 1, 2017 to
June 30, 2018. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Kolhage granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously, with Mayor
Anderson and Councilwoman Scott not present.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all commissioners present.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
C14 T.J. Henderson, Acting Director of Airports, made a Power Point Presentation concerning
the approval of the Key West International Airport (EYW) Master Plan update. The Master Plan
is a comprehensive study of the Airport and describes short -, medium -, and long -term
development plans to meet future aviation needs. Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers granting approval of the plan and authorizing submission to FAA. Motion carried
unanimously.
ENGINEERING
Jl Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk, swore in Judith Clarke, Director Engineering
Services /Roads & Bridges, Edgar G. Braswell and Rachel Bayshore, for the quasi - judicial
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hearing, regarding the appeal by Edgar G. Braswell of denial of an After - The -Fact Right -of -Way
permit for unpermitted landscaping on the County Right -of -Way. Mr. Shillinger addressed the
Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers to deny the appeal. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
Dl Scott Petric, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist and Public Information Officer and Edward
Vuolo, representing the Florida's Division of State Forestry, made a Power Point Presentation
regarding the process of debris clearing to mitigate risk of wild fires in Big Pine Key and any
other areas as determined.
D2 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution finding that the
accumulation of dead vegetative debris generated by Hurricane Irma presents a fire hazard, and
directing and authorizing County staff to take appropriate steps to remove the debris from public
and private property in coordination with federal, state and local agencies. Motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 221 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
C20 Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator; Mr. Shillinger, Tina Boan, Sr. Director
Budget & Finance; and Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board concerning approval of an Interlocal
Agreement between Monroe County and the City of Key West for the scheduling of Bernstein
Park's athletic fields and field maintenance consulting. The following individuals addressed the
Board: Diane Beruldson, representing Gerald Adams and Stock Island Girl Flag Football; and
Tami McGrail, representing Youth Recreation Action Committee. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting approval of
the item. Motion carried unanimously. Board directed staff to report back in one year on the
status of the agreement, unless there are issues that needed to be addressed before that time.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P8 Henry Briceno, Research Professor, Florida International University, made a Power Point
Presentation of the Final Report on the Water Quality Monitoring Project for Demonstration of
Canal Remediation Methods in the Florida Keys by Florida International University. Greg
Corning, representing Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.; Rhonda Haag,
Director Sustainability & Projects; Mr. Gastesi and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board.
Ms. Haag addressed the Board concerning the following two items (P6 & P7). After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers granting approval and authorizing execution of the following two items:
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P6 Approval to enter into a $360,718.00 Grant Agreement MN008 for Water Quality
monitoring Services in support of the Florida Keys Reasonable Assurance Document with the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), of which $180,259 is provided by
DEP and $180,259 is the local cost share to be provided by the County and municipalities.
P7 Approval to enter into a $360,718.00 Agreement with the University of Miami for
Water Quality Monitoring Services in support of the Florida Keys Reasonable Assurance
Document with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), 50% funding to be
provided by DEP through Grant Agreement MN008 and 50% funding cost share provided by
the County and municipalities.
Motion carried unanimously.
P5 Mr. Wilson and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of a Fourth
Amendment to the Contract with Florida Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals, Inc. (FKSPCA) to add up to $196,696.00/year to the Lower Keys animal control
contract to provide funding for increased operating expenses for the new animal control
building. Funds are from the ad valorem budget. The following individual addressed the Board:
Sue Turner, representing FKSPCA. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Murphy and seconded by Mayor Rice 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 Neugent
Yes
Mayor Rice
Yes
Motion carried.
CLOSED SESSIONS
L1 Mr. Shillinger announced an Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matter of State of
Florida vs. Scott Pearson, Case No. 16 -CA -371 -P and read the required language into the record
pursuant to F.S. 286 - 011(8). Mr. Shillinger advised that the following persons would be present at
the meeting: the County Commissioners, County Administrator Roman Gastesi, County Attorney
Bob Shillinger, Assistant County Attorney Steve Williams and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Rice declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session, the
meeting was re- opened.
L2 Mr. Shillinger announced an Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matter of Roy's
Trailer Park, Inc., d1h1a Island Life Village v. Eric Noel and Marie C. Noel and Monroe County,
Case No. CC -K -18 -112 and read the required language into the record pursuant to F.S. 286 - 011(8).
Mr. Shillinger advised that the following persons would be present at the meeting: the County
Commissioners, County Administrator Roman Gastesi, County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant
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County Attorney Steve Williams and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Rice declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session, the
meeting was re- opened.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
N3 Tim Pedigo, representing David Wolkowsky, addressed the Board concerning approval of a
Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida in support of the
renaming of Ballast Key to "David Wolkowsky Key ", Monroe County, Florida. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt
the following Resolution. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
Yes
Commissioner Murphy
No
Commissioner Neugent
Yes
Mayor Rice
Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 222-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P2 Sarah Fangman, Superintendent, and Dr. Andy Bruckner, Research Coordinator, with
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary made a Power Point Presentation regarding a current
threat to Florida's coral reefs. Ms. Fangman advised that they will provide updates on their
website https: / /floridakevs.noaa.�ov // . Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
R1 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance abolishing the
municipal service taxing or benefit unit Districts created for fire protection and ambulance
services by Ordinance No. 5 -1977 which are no longer utilized due to the creation of the
Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District in 1988 and Key Largo Fire Rescue and
Emergency Medical Services District in 2005 and Approval of a Resolution to authorize staff to
dissolve District accounts, property and contracts. There were no public speakers. Motion was
made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following
Ordinance and Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 016 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
RESOLUTION NO. 223 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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R2 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution to continue the
imposition of wastewater assessments and to set the annual rate for all previously approved
assessment rolls including Big Coppitt, Duck Key, Stock Island including Stock Island Phase
2, Cudjoe Regional Centralized Inner & Outer Island and Expanded Parcels within the
Cudjoe Regional Service Area, East /West Long Key, No Name Key, and Middle /Big Torch
Key service areas. The administrative cost associated with the imposition of wastewater
assessments is paid from the collection of the annual assessments. There were no public
speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage
to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 224 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
R3 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance by the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners amending the Monroe County Land Use District
(Zoning) Map from Sparsely Settled (SS) to Suburban Residential (SR), for property located
at 10 Egret Lane, Geiger Key, approximately Mile Marker 11, legally described Lots 4- 7,
Block 6, Boca Chica Ocean Shores, Geiger Key, recorded in Plat Book 5 at Page 49 of the
Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, having Parcel ID 00142020- 000000, as proposed
by Smith Hawks, PL on behalf of Debra S. Toppino, as Trustee of the Debra S. Toppino
Living Trust and Richard Toppino (File 2018 -091). The following individuals addressed the
Board: Richard Toppino and Bart Smith. Ms. Schemper and Steve Williams, Assistant County
Attorney, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage
and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Ordinance approving the map
change and authorizing the County Attorney to issue whatever document is necessary to release
the restriction placed on the deed in this case. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Carruthers
No
Commissioner Kolhage
Yes
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Neugent
Yes
Mayor Rice
Yes
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 017 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
R4 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance by the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners extending an Interim Development Ordinance for an
additional 365 days to defer the approval of new applications or received applications that
have not been fully approved them regarding "lock -out" units commencing October 27, 2018,
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-
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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 Neugent to adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 018 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
R5 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance by the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners extending an Interim Development Ordinance for an
additional 365 days regarding medical marijuana dispensing facilities commencing October
27, 2018, until such time as a Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code amendment
process is completed and providing for expiration within 365 days of the effective date 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. Ms. Schemper and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt
the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 019 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
R6 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance extending Interim
D evelopment Ordinance 011 -2017, for 365 days, to defer the transfer of market rate ROGO
exemptions, until the Land Development Code is amended to limit the transfer of market
rate ROGO exemptions to platted lots within the Improved Subdivision (IS) or Urban
Residential Mobile -Home (URM) land use districts, not within a working waterfront, for the
development of single family detached dwelling units. There were no public speakers. Mr.
Shillinger addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy
and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 020 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Q7 Cynthia Hall, Assistant County Attorney, gave a report on KW Resort Utilities Corp.
Rate Case (PSC Docket No. 170141 -SO. The following individual addressed the Board: Mimi
Stafford. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by
Commissioner Kolhage directing the County Attorney's Office the authority to review the final
order and if deemed appropriate to file a notice of appeal. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
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After further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers requesting that the County Attorney's Office and county staff research
and provide a report to the Board concerning the following:
1. The possible purchase of KWRU by the County, FKAA including possible ways in
which public financing could be used for the purchase.
2. Possibility that the County could assume the regulatory responsibilities over KWRU
in place and instead of the PSC.
3. Possible acquisition of the utility by the County using eminent domain proceedings.
4. Any other alternatives that are considered to be feasible by the staff and the
Attorney's Office.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D3 Ms. Boan gave an update of Hurricane Irma finance activity by the Office of
Management and Budget. Kevin Madok, Clerk of Court; and, Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board.
D9 Ms. Schemper addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution by the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners authorizing the placement, location, duration,
type(s) of sheltering unit and gainful employment of relief workers pursuant to Monroe
County Land Development Code Sections 103 -1(e) on property located at 30320 Overseas
Highway, Big Pine Key with Parcel ID 00111410- 000100. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 225 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
El Mr. Williams, Stacey Mitchell, TDC Marketing Director; Mr. Shillinger and Mr. Gastesi
addressed the Board concerning approval of the Fiscal Year 2019 Monroe County Tourist
Development Council Marketing Plan. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to take the document back and remove any
references to weddings in private and vacation rental properties. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT
F Mr. Wilson advised the Board that the RFP for tiny houses was released. Mr. Wilson
informed the Board that there will be a Public Hearing in Key Largo, at next month's meeting,
for renaming a street in the Harry Harris neighborhood.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
I1 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval to advertise for competing
proposals to an unsolicited proposal for the Historic 1892 Jail on Jackson Square in Key
West submitted by the Key West Art & Historical Society. Mr. Wilson and Cary Knight, Director
Project Management addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Murphy and seconded Commissioner Carruthers to advertise the proposal for the entire 120 day
period that is allowed by statute. Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
K4 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval and authorizing execution of a Task Assignment (FK -154) 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. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
N2 Mr. Wilson, Mr. Shillinger and Ms. Boan addressed the Board concerning direction to
staff for a "splash pad" in the Big Pine Key Park. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy directing staff to investigate
the feasibility of splash parks at Big Pine Park and Bernstein Park. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P1 Mr. Gastesi referred the Board to the County Administrator's monthly report for August
2018. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Q1 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney's report for August 2018. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning 791
Oceana, Key Largo and requested permission to go ahead and issue the permit, based on the
Board's action earlier in day concerning Item Kl 1. Board granted approval to issue the permit.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that he accepted fines in a code lien case that did not
have a release, due to the unusual circumstances where the violator sold the property after the
fines started. The lien is still in place against the property.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that he took the IMBY Project off the agenda (Item Q8)
because the City of Marathon approved the project with their own allocations.
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the 1,300 allocations that the Governor
has made available. After discussion, it was decided to place a discussion item on the September
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agenda.
Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matters of
Eddie Sierra v. Monroe County, Florida Case No. 18- CV- 10127; and, Juan Carlos Gil v.
Monroe County Case No. 18 -CV -10119 at the regularly scheduled BOCC meeting on September
19, 2018 in Key Largo, FL at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard and read the
required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded
by Commissioner Neugent to hold the closed session. Motion carried unanimously.
Q2 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matter of
Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL vs. Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc. and Sugarloaf Wi -Fi, Inc., assignee of Keys Wi -Fi, Inc., Case No. CA -K -17-
631 at the September 19, 2018 BOCC meeting in Key Largo, FL at 1:30 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as may be heard and read the required language into the record. Motion was made by
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to hold the closed session.
Motion carried unanimously.
Q3 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning direction on the County's ability to
publish additional notices and legal ads in other local newspapers. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to publish in the
News Barometer and Keys Weekly. Motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET & FINANCE
T3 Mayor Rice announced that, due to a conflict, he would abstain from voting on approval
of acceptance of a grant award of $50,000.00 from FDLE for the Residential Substance
Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program with a 25% match requirement of $16,667.00 and
approval of an agreement with Guidance /Care Center in the amount of $66,667.00 for the
project entitled, "Men's Jail In -House Drug Abuse Treatment Program ", for the project period
of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage
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
Yes
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Neugent
Yes
Mayor Rice
Abstain
Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
S Commissioner Carruthers reminded parents who have children that are 5 years old by
September, that don't have a pre - kindergarten program to sign up to, that they should call the
Early Learning Coalition at (305) 296 -5557, for free pre -K for any child.
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Commissioner Carruthers advised that FKCC has launched its apprenticeship program in
the carpentry and electrician areas. Anyone wanting to take this free classroom training should
call FKCC at (305) 809 -3203. FKCC will be offering HVAC and plumbing programs in
January.
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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