12/19/2018 RegularMINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Key Largo, Florida
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. at the Murray Nelson Government Center. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioner Heather Carruthers, Commissioner Michelle Coldiron, Commissioner Danny
Kolhage, Commissioner David Rice and Mayor Sylvia Murphy. Also present at the meeting
were 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 Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting
approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C2 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with
American Empire Builders, Inc. for construction of the Pigeon Key Ramp Rehabilitation Project
in the amount of $1,960,000.00, which is 100% funded through a Florida Department of
Transportation Local Agency Program Agreement in the amount of $1,850,000.00 for
construction; and, a Monroe County Tourist Development Council grant in the amount of
$200,000.00.
C3 Board granted approval to close Fund 134, Police Facility Impact Fees, and use
remaining residual funds (approximately $129,343.00) for the Sheriffs Gun Range.
C4 Board granted approval to close Fund 136, Employee Fair Share Housing, and transfer
remaining residual funds (approximately $44,821.00) from Fund 136, Employee Fair Share
Housing Impact Fee, to Fund 180, Building Fund, to offset the cost of permitting waived by the
BOCC in Fund 180, for the development of new affordable housing.
C6 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing Amber Murphy to act as an
authorized agent of Animal Control to enforce Chapter 4, Monroe County Code; and Chapter
828, Florida Statutes, to issue citations for violation of the Monroe County Code, and/or attend
Court.
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RESOLUTION NO. 416-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C7 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing Shauna Nerlich to act as an
authorized agent of Animal Control to enforce Chapter 4, Monroe County Code; and, Chapter
828, Florida Statutes, to issue citations for violation of the Monroe County Code, and/or attend
Court.
RESOLUTION NO. 417-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C8 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing Meridith Pickett to act as an
authorized agent of Animal Control to enforce Chapter 4, Monroe County Code, and Chapter
828, Florida Statutes, to issue citations for violation of the Monroe County Code, and/or attend
Court.
RESOLUTION NO. 418-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C9 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing Lauren Moon -Oliver to act as an
authorized agent of Animal Control to enforce Chapter 4, Monroe County Code; and, Chapter
828, Florida Statutes, to issue citations for violation of the Monroe County Code, and/or attend
Court.
RESOLUTION NO. 419-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C10 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing Maria Rodriguez to act as an
authorized agent of Animal Control to enforce Chapter 4, Monroe County Code, and Chapter
828, Florida Statutes, to issue citations for violation of the Monroe County Code, and/or attend
Court.
RESOLUTION NO. 420-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Second Amendment to the
Second Amended and Restated Agreement with Aramark Uniform Services, which increases
payment amounts by the CPI-U increase of 2.1% and exercises the last one year renewal option.
Ad valorem funding.
C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Professional A/E Services
Continuing Contract with Wood Environment and Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., pursuant to
Florida Statute 287.055(2), to provide professional services for miscellaneous projects in which
construction costs do not exceed $2,000,000.00 or for study activity if the fee for professional
services for each individual study under the contract does not exceed $200,000.00.
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C13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Professional A/E Services
Continuing Contract with Bender and Associates Architects, P.A., pursuant to Florida Statute
287.055(2), to provide professional services for miscellaneous projects in which construction
costs do not exceed $2,000,000.00 or for study activity if the fee for professional services for
each individual study under the contract does not exceed $200,000.00.
C14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Professional A/E Services
Continuing Contract with William P. Horn Architect, P.A., pursuant to Florida Statute
287.055(2), to provide professional services for miscellaneous projects in which construction
costs do not exceed $2,000,000.00 or for study activity if the fee for professional services for
each individual study under the contract does not exceed $200,000.00.
C15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Professional A/E Services
Continuing Contract with SGM Engineering, Inc., pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055(2), to
provide professional services for miscellaneous projects in which construction costs do not
exceed $2,000,000.00 or for study activity if the fee for professional services for each individual
study under the contract does not exceed $200,000.00.
C16 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of November
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant Administrator. Said report is incorporated
herein by reference.
C17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Professional A/E Services
Continuing Contract with CPH, Inc., pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055(2), to provide
professional services for miscellaneous projects in which construction costs do not exceed
$2,000,000.00 or for study activity if the fee for professional services for each individual study
under the contract does not exceed $200,000.00.
C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Professional A/E Services
Continuing Contract with BEA Architects, Inc., pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055(2), to
provide professional services for miscellaneous projects in which construction costs do not
exceed $2,000,000.00 or for study activity if the fee for professional services for each individual
study under the contract does not exceed $200,000.00.
C19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Professional A/E Services
Continuing Contract with Cardno, Inc., pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055(2), to provide
professional services for miscellaneous projects in which construction costs do not exceed
$2,000,000.00 or for study activity if the fee for professional services for each individual study
under the contract does not exceed $200,000.00.
C20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Professional A/E Services
Continuing Contract with M.C. Harry and Associates, Inc., pursuant to Florida Statute
287.055(2), to provide professional services for miscellaneous projects in which construction
costs do not exceed $2,000,000.00 or for study activity if the fee for professional services for
each individual study under the contract does not exceed $200,000.00.
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C21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Third Amendment to Contract
with Gardens of Eden of the Florida Keys, Inc., for landscaping services at the Key West
International Airport increasing hourly rate from $25.71/hour to $26.25/hour and annual contract
amount from $102,814.70/year to $104,973.81/year for annual CPI adjustment of 2.1%.
C22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida Department of
Transportation Public Transportation Grant Agreement G1009 providing $400,000.00 for the
Non -Aeronautical Use Building Project (Emergency Operations Center-EOC) at the Florida
Keys Marathon International Airport to be funded 50% FDOT; and, 50% Grant Fund 125.
C23 Board granted approval to rescind State of Florida Department of Transportation
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 5 to Contract No. AQH10 as approved by the
BOCC on October 17, 2018, and granted approval and authorized execution of a revised State of
Florida Department of Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement (SJPA) No. 5
to Contract No. AQH10 providing increased funding in the amount of $1,080,881.00 for
continued renovations and upgrades to the Customs and Border Protection building (Terminal
Annex Modification III to Final) at the Key West International Airport, to be funded 50% FDOT;
and, 50% Airport Operating Funds. The revised SJPA No. 5 corrects the total of FDOT's share
and the total project cost.
C24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida Department of
Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 2 for Contract No. GOR04
providing funding in the amount of $250,000.00 for Key West International Airport Building and
Security Improvements, to be funded 50% FDOT; and, 50% Key West Airport Operating Funds.
C25 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida Department of
Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 2 for Contract No. GOQ40 in the
amount of $155,000.00 for the Marathon Building and Security Improvements at Florida Keys
Marathon International Airport, to be funded 80% FDOT; and, 20% Marathon Airport Operating
Funds.
C26 Board granted approval and authorized execution of First Amendment to Master Lease
Agreement between Coast FBO, LLC (d/b/a Marathon General Aviation) and Florida Keys
Marathon International Airport to increase the monthly rent to $11,500.00 based on a fair market
value appraisal.
C27 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and for the Receipt of
Unanticipated Revenue:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 421-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 422-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 423-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 397-2018 (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 424-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 374-2018 (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 425-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 426-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 256-2018 (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 427-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 240-2018 (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 428-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 429-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 430-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 431-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 432-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 433-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 434-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 435-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 436-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 437-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C30 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Standard Contract No. AA-1929,
Older Americans Act between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., and the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services/In-Home Services and Nutrition
Programs for the contract period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 in the amount of
$687,364.98.
C31 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 003 to Contract No.
AA-1829, Older Americans Act (OAA) between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., and the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services/In-Home Services and
Nutrition Programs for the contract period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 to
decrease funding by $35,500.00; changing the total OAA contract funding from $720,106.28 to
$684,606.28.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D2 Board granted approval to negotiate a Professional Design Services Contract with Wood
Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., the highest ranked respondent, for Harry Harris
Park Repairs. If negotiations are not successful, approval to negotiate with the next ranked
respondent in the ranked order.
D3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Option Contract with Howard's
Haven, LLC to purchase Block 22, Lots 1 through 4, Sands, Big Pine Key for affordable
housing.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
El Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to extend Agreement
with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services for the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge Nature
Center Project to April 30, 2019.
E2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with
City of Key Colony Beach for the Sunset Park ADA Restroom Facility Project to extend the
Agreement to April 30, 2019.
E3 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District III
Advisory Committee for one "At Large" appointment.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
J1 Board granted approval of the confirmation of Emily Schemper, AICP, CFM, as Sr.
Director of Planning & Environmental Resources pursuant to F.S. 125.74(1) (k), which requires
that the Board of County Commissioners confirm all department heads.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
L1 Board granted approval of the request for expenditure of Law Enforcement Trust Fund,
as follows: $5,000.00 Monroe County Sheriff's Office: to help the MCSO Animal Farm with
items needed for various annual events including "Easter on the Farm" and "Christmas on Farm"
for the year 2019.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
M1 Board granted approval of Commissioner Coldiron's reappointment of Susann D'Antonio
to the Art in Public Places Committee, continuing the term through November 2022.
M2 Board granted approval of Commissioner Coldiron's appointment of Joe Scarpelli to the
Monroe County Planning Commission, as replacement for Kristen Livengood who resigned in
November 2018, with a term expiring November 2022.
M3 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's reappointment of William Wiatt to
Planning Commission as the District 4 representative for a four-year term, with a term expiring
December 19, 2022.
COUNTY CLERK
N1 Board granted approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 17, 2018.
N2 Board granted approval of the correction to the minutes from the February 21, 2018
meeting.
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N3 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants (Including Payroll) for the month of
November 2018, 10045212-10046360, 50004730-50004785 (PR), 31012920-3104104 (PR
Voucher), 23952-24038 (WC), as follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of $2,490,616.23;
101 Fine & Forfeiture Fund, in the amount of $4,287,869.28; 102 Road & Bridge Fund, in
the amount of $370,234.00; 115 TDC District Two Penny, in the amount of $155,642.96; 116
TDC Admin & Promo 2 Cent, in the amount of $372,075.54; 117 TDC District 1,3 Cent, in
the amount of $230,562.15; 118 TDC District 2,3 Cent, in the amount of $9,823.58; 119 TDC
District 3,3 Cent, in the amount of $15,431.20; 120 TDC District 4,3 Cent, in the amount of
$25,021.29; 121 TDC District 5,3 Cent, in the amount of $22,634.45; 125 Gov Fund Type
Grants, in the amount of $552,952.88; 141 Fire & Amb Dist 1 L&M Keys, in the amount of
$720,391.37; 147 Uninc Svc Dist Parks&Rec, in the amount of $78,944.93; 148 Plan, Build,
Zoning, in the amount of $418,799.01; 149 Municipal Policing, in the amount of $599,859.21;
152 Duck Key Security Dist, in the amount of $5,492.27; 153 Local Housing Assistance, in
the amount of $31,500.00; 157 Boating Improvement Fund, in the amount of $18,394.00; 158
Misc Special Revenue Fund, in the amount of $35,848.69; 160 Environmental Restoration, in
the amount of $26,768.13; 163 Court Facilities, in the amount of $8,161.52; 164 Drug
Facilities Fees, in the amount of $125.00; 171 Stock Island Wastewater, in the amount of
$125,377.87; 175 Long Key Layton MSTU, in the amount of $240.45; 180 Building Funds, in
the amount of $375,960.36; 304 1 Cent Infra Surtax, in the amount of $334,437.88; 308
Infrastructure Sales Tax Revenue Bond, in the amount of $31,128.23; 310 Big Coppitt
Wastewater, in the amount of $240.45; 311 Duck Key Wastewater, in the amount of $257.64;
312 Cudjoe Regional WW Proj, in the amount of $5,545.00; 314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds,
in the amount of $509,100.36; 316 Land Acquisition, in the amount of $47,409.68; 401 Card
Sound Bridge, in the amount of $39,000.83; 403 Marathon Airport, in the amount of
$138,074.35; 404 Key West Intl Airport, in the amount of $590,100.36; 406 PFC &
Operating Restrictions, in the amount of $327,162.26; 414 MSD Solid Waste, in the amount of
$1,723,227.94; 501 Worker's Compensation, in the amount of $152,017.26; 502 Group
Insurance Fund, in the amount of $445,526.92; 503 Risk Management Fund, in the amount of
$255,736.56; 504 Fleet Management Fund, in the amount of $170,441.22; 610 Fire/EMS
LOSAP Trust Fund, in the amount of $2,670.00.
N4 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of
November 2018, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of $0.00; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in
the amount of $16,502.64; Events, in the amount of $238,757.76; Office Supplies & Operating
Costs, in the amount of $37,865.47; Personnel Services, in the amount of $82,458.67; Public
Relations, in the amount of $0.00; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of $120,360.12;
Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of $16,054.62; Travel, in the amount of $33,536.62;
Visitor Information Services, in the amount of $95,592.69.
N5 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.
N6 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bids. Said list of items are incorporated herein by reference.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
03 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a no cost amendment to the Contract
with Casa Marina Owner, LLC d/b/a Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, for conference
hosting and implementation services for the 1 lth Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate
Change Summit to be held in Key West on December 3-5, 2019, to modify the rooms included in
the guest room block.
04 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a new annual Agreement with
Anfield Consulting, Inc. for lobbying services on behalf of Monroe County in the legislative and
executive branches of State Government effective December 1, 2018.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
P2 Board granted approval to file a circuit court action to obtain a court order authorizing
demolition by the County of an unsafe, unoccupied, non -homesteaded, uninhabitable structure
located at 31522 Avenue E, Big Pine Key, Monroe County, Florida owned by David and Donna
Herrmann, and further authorization to initiate litigation against the property owners to enforce
the lien arising from Code Compliance Case Number CE18020017.
P3 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Brian and Misty Reininger and the
property located at 104 Jamaica Street, Duck Key, Florida, and any other properties owned by
them if necessary, to seek compliance with the County Code and enforce liens arising from Code
Compliance Case Numbers CE16100099 and CE18050099.
P4 Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 175-2018 and the Less
than Fee Program for purchasing development rights of vacant lots to clarify the priorities and
conditions for purchases and to authorize an alternate methodology for valuation.
RESOLUTION NO.438-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Shawn D. & Tracey
Smith to purchase a Less than Fee Interest in Lot 12, Saddlebunch Key (PB 3-115) with parcel
number 00159390-000000 for density reduction purposes.
P6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Robert Ceppaluni for
purchase of a lot described as Block 4, Lot 18, Plantation Island (PB 5-82) with parcel number
00383380-000000 for density reduction purposes.
P7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Robert Ceppaluni for
purchase of a lot described as Block 4, Lot 19, Plantation Island (PB 5-82) with parcel number
00383390-000000 for density reduction purposes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
C1 Cary Knight, Director Project Management; Lisa Tennyson, Director Legislative Affairs;
and, Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning approval of Fourth
Amendment to Agreement to update current revisions pursuant to Ordinances and federal
required contract provisions and third renewal to include CPI-U increase with EE & G
Environmental Services, LLC for professional beach cleaning at Higgs Beach, Key West. TDC
is the funding source. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and
seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting approval and authorizing execution of the item.
Motion carried unanimously.
Board directed staff to explore a legal strategy with the County's lobbyist for an
administrative challenge, against the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the
National Park Service, regarding the relocation of the road at Higg's Beach.
C5 Mr. Shillinger and Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board
concerning ratification of the Grant Application submission and approval of Department of
Energy Federal Financial Assistance Sub -recipient Grant Agreement with Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services for $70,200.00 with $7,800.00 County matching funds.
Grant is to replace 317 antiquated, inefficient fluorescent light fixtures with cost saving energy
efficient LED lighting systems at the Key West and Key Largo Libraries. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
Sheryl Graham, Sr. Director Social Services, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Knight addressed the
Board concerning the following two items (C28 & C29):
C28 Approval to rescind previously approved Amendment No. 8 and approving the revised
Amendment No. 8 to Agreement between GA Food Services, Inc. and Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services/Nutrition Services (for the provision of
Congregate and Home Delivered Meals throughout Monroe County) on a month to month basis
while the County conducts the competitive solicitation process.
C29 Approval to advertise for sealed bids for the service of fresh, frozen, and shelf stable
meals for the attendees of the Monroe County Congregate Meal Program, recipients of the
Home -Delivered Meal Program, and the residents of Bayshore Manor.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by
Commissioner Coldiron granting approval and authorizing execution of the two items (C28 &
C29). Motion carried unanimously.
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HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D1 Tina Boan, Sr. Director Budget & Finance reported to the Board on Hurricane Irma
finance activity by the Office of Management and Budget. Said report is incorporated herein by
reference.
STAFF REPORTS
F1 Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator, advised the Board that Michelle
Luckett, Executive Director Monroe County Long Term Recovery Group, would be updating the
Board on the Temporary Volunteer Housing Project on Big Pine Key. Ms. Luckett advised the
Board that they would be sending a deposit to the manufacturer for two bunk houses, each sleeps
ten individuals; and that the Salvation Army has pledged to do the shower units. Ms. Luckett
advised the Board that the volunteer village should be up and operational by February 1, 2019;
and that they should be on the lookout for a ribbon cutting invitation.
F2 Emily Schemper, Sr. Director of Planning & Environmental Resources requested that the
Board call a Special Meeting on January 30, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., in Marathon to re-evaluate the
distribution of the remaining ROGO allocations. Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers
and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to hold the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
F3 Ms. Tennyson advised the Board that Representative Raschien is chairing the
Appropriations Sub -Committee for Agriculture and Natural Resources; and, Senator Flores is on
the Rules and Community Affairs Committees. Ms. Tennyson advised the Board that
Representative Raschien and Senator Flores will be visiting the keys to speak with the local
community regarding their issues and priorities, on January 15, 2019, prior to the next legislative
session (time and place to be determined). She advised that the reported revenue projections are
higher than previously reported. She announced that the legislative session begins March 5,
2019; and, Keys Days will be held March 19, 2019. She advised that staff met with
Representative elect Murcasel Powell on Friday, December 14, 2018, to discuss the County's
federal agenda items.
SOUNDING BOARD
R1 Ed Arduino, representing Stillwright Property Owners Association, addressed the Board
concerning flooding of the roadways in their community. Judith Clarke, Director
Engineering/Roads & Bridges; Ms. Hurley, Mr. Shillinger and Mr. Wilson addressed the Board.
The following individuals addressed the Board: Emilie Stewart, Andy Sikora, George Smyth,
William Cahill and Doug Poletti. The Board took no official action.
ENGINEERING
Il Antonette P. Adams, District Program Management Administrator, made a Power Point
Presentation of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Tentative Five Year Work
Program for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 through 2023-2024. Harold Desdunes, PE, FDOT District
Six Director; and, Ms. Clarke addressed the Board.
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HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
T1 Mr. Wilson addressed the Board concerning approval of the Selection Committee
recommendation to contract for construction of "Tiny Houses" on four County owned parcels;
and, approval for the Mayor to execute Contracts and other documents necessary to contract for
their construction. Total cost of the four houses is $656,496.00. The following individual
addressed the Board: Bill Hunter. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting approval of the item. Motion
carried unanimously.
Ms. Boan advised the Board that this project (Tiny Houses) isn't budgeted and requested
approval to hold a Public Hearing to amend the Capitol Plan to include it. Motion was made by
Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice to hold the Public Hearing.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
01 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to
accept the County Administrator's report for December 2018. Motion carried unanimously. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference.
02 Board discussed the approval of the 2019 Appointments of Commissioners to various
duties. The changes made to the appointments, other than the Commissioner's preferences, are
as follows: Monroe County Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged,
Commissioner Rice; Climate Change Advisory Committee, Commissioner Carruthers, Mayor
Murphy as an alternate; Circuit 16 Juvenile Justice Board, Commissioner Coldiron; Monroe
County Community Alliance, Commissioner Coldiron; Voter Canvassing Board, Mayor
Murphy; Value Adjustment Board, Commissioner Kolhage, Commissioner Rice and
Commissioner Carruthers, as an alternate; and, Early Learning Coalition, Commissioner
Carruthers. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers granting approval of the appointments. Motion carried unanimously.
Said appointments are attached hereto.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
P1 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for December 2018.
Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Shillinger requested to schedule a Closed Session in the matter of Ashbritt, Inc. v.
Monroe County, Florida and the Florida Department of Transportation, Case No. CA-K-17-802
and read the required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers
and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to hold the Closed Session at the January 23, 2019
BOCC meeting in Marathon at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Motion carried
unanimously.
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K1 Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that the 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
could be deleted from the agenda.
Mr. Shillinger explained the changes that were made to the Less than Fee Program that
was approved in bulk under Item P4.
Board discussed the format of the Special Meeting scheduled for January 30, 2019. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice
to allot thirty minutes of time at the beginning of the meeting for public input. Motion carried
unanimously.
Board requested that staff not take on any unnecessary new initiatives or purchases in
2019, if possible; and that all departments make lists of work (repair, restoration, and cleanup)
that needs to be done so that the County can appear neat and managed.
Board requested that two breaks be added to the Time Approximates Sheet, as follows:
10:15 a.m. to 10:25 a.m.; and 2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that the purchase of Howard's Haven Trailer Park
(Items D3 and G9) contained a typo in the funding source as 304. He advised the Board that
staff has been working on grant funding; and, if the grant funding isn't received that the Land
Authority (Item G9) is the backup funding source.
CLOSED SESSIONS
K3 Mr. Shillinger announced an Attorney -Client Closed Session in the matter of Keith
Cohen & Cheri Cohen v. Monroe County, Florida, Case No. 15-10167-CIV, U.S. District Court
for the Southern District of Florida 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 Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant County
Attorney Peter Morris, Special Litigation Counsel Michael Burke of Johnson & Anselmo and a
certified court reporter.
Mayor Murphy declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session,
the meeting was re -opened.
K2 Mr. Shillinger announced an Attorney -Client Closed Session in the matter of Juan Carlos
Gil v. Monroe County, Florida, Case No. 18-cv- 101 19-JLK, United States District Court,
Southern District ofFlorida 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 Attorney Bob Shillinger and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Murphy declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session,
the meeting was re -opened.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Q1 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance revising Section 2-429
of the Monroe County Code to clarify voting conflicts. There was no public input. Mr.
Shillinger addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 028-2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Q2 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution to name two unnamed
roads in the Tavernier Bend Subdivision Plat Book 2 Page 74 to reflect the naming of the roads
to Damaya Way and Tavernier Bend Lane. There was no public input. Mr. Wilson and Ms.
Schemper addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers
and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 439-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Q3 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution renewing the intent to
use the uniform method to collect non -ad valorem special assessments toward the cost of
providing wastewater utility services to properties on Stock Island, Key Haven, Big Coppitt,
Lower Sugarloaf through Big Pine Key, No Name Key, Long Key, Duck Key, and three parcels
on Boca Chica: RE4 00122870-000000, 00122880-000000, 00122890-000000. There was no
public input. Mr. Wilson addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 440-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Q4 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution concerning a request for
the 2nd Amendment to the Development Agreement between Monroe County, Florida and Key
Largo Ocean Resort Condominium, Inc., for a time extension for previously approved
development of 285 dwelling units and accessory uses at property located at 94825 Overseas
Highway, Key Largo, approximate mile marker 95, having Parcel ID numbers 00483401-000000
through 00483401-028500 and 00483402-000000. There was no public input. Ms. Schemper
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and
seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 441-2018
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.
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk
and ex-officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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NAME OF COMMITTEE
CURRENT/PREVIOUS
NEW COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER
KOLHAGE'S
COLDIRON'S
CARRUTHERS'
RICE'S
MURPHY'S
PREFERENCES
PREFERENCES
PREFERENCES
PREFERENCES
PREFERENCES
Alliance For Aging
Murphy
Murphy
Arts Council
Murphy
Murphy
Audit Selection Committee
Kolhage
Kolhage
Climate Change Advisory Committee
Murphy
Carruthers —
This committee was added at
ALT - Murphy
the 11/20/13 meeting
Circuit 16 Juvenile Justice Board
Carruthers
Coldiron
Same appointee as Monroe
County Community Alliance
Early Learning Coalition
Carruthers
Carruthers
Fire & Ambulance Taxing District 1
a. Neugent
a. Kolhage
Board of Governors
b. Kolhage
b. Rice
c. Rice
c. Murphy
Florida Association of Counties
Carruthers
Carruthers
Board of Directors
Florida Keys Council for People with
Murphy
Murphy
Disabilities
Key West Airport Ad Hoc Committee
Kolhage
Kolhage
Marine Sanctuary Water Quality
Neugent
Coldiron
Steering Committee
Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
Neugent
Coldiron
Monroe County Community Alliance
Carruthers
Coldiron
Same appointee as Circuit 16
Juvenile Justice Board
NAME OF COMMITTEE
CURRENT/PREVIOUS
NEW COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER
KOLHAGE'S
COLDIRON'S
CARRUTHERS'
RICE'S
MURPHY
PREFERENCES
PREFERENCES
PREFERENCES
PREFERENCES
PREFERENCES
Monroe County Local Coordinating Board
Neugent
Rice
for the Transportation Disadvantaged
Small County Coalition
a. Neugent
a. Coldiron
b. Rice
b. Rice
South Florida Regional Council
Rice
Rice
Substance Abuse Policy Board
Kolhage
Murphy
This is a voting position.
Tourist Development Council
Kolhage
Murphy
Chairperson or their
Appointed by Rice
appointed designee to sit on
this Board.
Value Adjustment Board
a. Kolhage
a. Kolhage
b. Neugent
b. Rice
c. Carruthers -
c. Carruthers -
Alternate
Alternate
Voter Canvassing Board
Rice
Murphy
Chairperson has to sit on this
Board.