07/15/2003 Regular
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, July 15, 2003
Key West, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 AM., on the above date at the Harvey Government Center. Present and answering to roll
call were Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy, Commissioner Murray Nelson, Commissioner
George Neugent, Commissioner David P. Rice, and Mayor Dixie Spehar. Also present were
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Pamela G. Hancock, Deputy Clerk; James Roberts, County
Administrator; Richard Collins, County Attorney; County Staff, members of the press and radio;
and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda, and to continue
Agenda Item No. V3 to the August meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of Years of Service Award to Priscilla London for fifteen (15) years of
service to Monroe County.
Presentation of 15 Years of Service Award to Gloria (Kim) McGee, Marine Projects
Coordinator, Growth Management Division.
Presentation of Years of Service Award for 25 Years of Service to Monroe County to
Jack Humbert, Carpenter, Facilities Maintenance Department, Public Works Division.
Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for April, 2003, to Nancy Johnson,
Administrative Assistant, Facilities Maintenance Department, Public Works Division.
Presentation of National Association of Counties (NACO) 2003 Achievement Award
Winners: Operation Senior Santa, Art in Public Buildings, and Primary Care Project.
Mayor's Proclamation proclaiming from this day forth, July 20th as Mel Fisher Day.
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Mayor's Proclamation proclaiming the week of July 27-August 2,2003 as Reef
Awareness Week.
Presentation of awards to Brandon Druckemiller, Joe Stockton, and Reid McDonald for
winning the submission to the County-wide Hurricane Preparedness Public Service
Announcement competition; and viewing of the award winning video.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of the following items:
Board granted approval to advertise Public Hearings concerning the annual non-ad
valorem assessment for the collection, disposal, and recycling of residential solid waste; and the
establishment of collection, disposal, and recycling rates for commercial waste stream generators.
Board adopted the following Resolution establishing the tentative per month solid waste
collection, disposal, and recycling service rates for commercial property in the various solid waste
collection franchise areas.
RESOLUTION NO. 225-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted authorization to exercise the option to renew the Recyclable Operation
Agreement, with changes, in accordance with Section 6.01 of the Agreement for a period offive
(5) years. If authorized, the Renewal Agreement will be presented for approval at the August
Commission Meeting.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement for Sublease
of Medical Examiner Facilities between Monroe County and Dean & Sons Funeral Home
Cemetery and Cremation Services, Inc. for an additional one year period, effective October 1,
2003, at $800.00 per month, total of$9,600.00 per year.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement for Lease of
Medical Examiner Facilities between Monroe County and Dean-Lopez Funeral Home for an
additional one year period, effective October 1, 2003, at $850.00 per month, total of$10,200.00
per year.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement for Lease of
Medical Examiner Facilities between Monroe County and Beyer Funeral Home for an additional
one year period, effective October 1,2003, at $215.00 per month, total of$2,580.00 per year.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds, Receipt of
Unanticipated Funds, and Amending:
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.1).
RESOLUTION NO. 226-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.2).
RESOLUTION NO. 227-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.3).
RESOLUTION NO. 228-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.4).
RESOLUTION NO. 229-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.5).
RESOLUTION NO. 230-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.6).
RESOLUTION NO. 231-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.7).
RESOLUTION NO. 232-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.8).
RESOLUTION NO. 233-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.9).
RESOLUTION NO. 234-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 235-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 236-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 237-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 446-2002 (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 238-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 448-2002 (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 239-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 447-2002 (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 240-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 482-2002 (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 241-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 242-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 243-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 244-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 245-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 171-2003 (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 246-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 247-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 248-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 197-2003 (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 249-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 250-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 162-2003 (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 251-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 252-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 253-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 254-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 255-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 256-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 257-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 258-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 449-2002 (OMB Schedule Item No. 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 259-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 35).
RESOLUTION NO. 260-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 36).
RESOLUTION NO. 261-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Amending Resolution No. 053-2003 (OMB Schedule Item No. 37).
RESOLUTION NO. 262-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 173-2003 (OMB Schedule Item No. 38).
RESOLUTION NO. 263-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 39).
RESOLUTION NO. 264-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 40).
RESOLUTION NO. 265-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted authorization for the County Administrator or his designee to complete and
submit the online application for the Federal Fiscal Year 2003 Local Law Enforcement Block
Grant funds via Internet as required by U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County
and Community Asphalt Corporation for the Runway 9-27 resurfacing and drainage projects, at
the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Rental Car
Concession Agreement between Monroe County and Dollar Rent A Car facilities at the Key West
International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) Lease for Real Property, Lease No. DTFA06-03-L-05229, between Monroe County and
the FAA for maintenance/storage space at the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Purchase/Service Order No.
02/03-23 between Monroe County and URS to provide a Terminal Concept Study, for the Key
West International Airport.
Board granted approval to award Public Works surplus equipment, excluding item nos.
20,23, and 24 (County unit number 0940-034, 0901-162, and 0903-656) as described in Recap of
Bid Opening. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of Agreement No. AI7 between Monroe
County and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles concerning
Commercial Driver License (CDL) examinations for Monroe County employees and hurricane
evacuation volunteer drivers.
Board granted approval to reject bid for the purchase and installation of a fireworks fire
alarm system at the Monroe County Detention Center on Stock Island, and approval to
re-advertise for bids.
Board granted approval to rescind BOCC action on June 18, 2003 to award bid and enter
into a Contract with Azurix North America Water Services, and granted approval to award bid
and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County and American Water Services
Operations and Maintenance, Inc. for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment
plant located at the Plantation Key Government Complex.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and Synagro of Florida - Anti-Pollution, Inc., for the operation and maintenance
of the wastewater treatment plant located at the Marathon Government Center.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Residential Lease for Law
Enforcement Officer between Monroe County and Deputy Dawn Leird to continue residing in
one-half of the duplex located at the Key Largo Community Park for the same amount of $425.00
per month for rent and utilities.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Security Agreement with a Law
Enforcement Officer between Monroe County and Deputy David Johnson to continue residing at
the Mariner's Resort Park in Big Pine Key, Florida, for the same amount of rent and utilities
totaling $425.00 per month.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and Conch Cruisers, Inc. (Salute' Restaurant, Higgs Beach) for the first of two
additional five (5) year terms commencing August 12,2003, and ending on August 11,2008.
Board granted approval of the monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County
Administrator .
Board granted approval to rescind Contract with Reery International, Inc., approved at
the May 21,2003 meeting, and authorization to reject all Requests for Proposals (RFP's) received
for the Marathon Courthouse Renovation and re-advertise.
Board granted approval to rescind Contract with Reery International, Inc., approved at
the May 21,2003 meeting, and authorization to reject all Requests for Proposals (RFP's) received
for the Plantation Key Courthouse Renovation! Addition and re-advertise.
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Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Standard Form of
Agreement between Monroe County and D. L. Porter Constructors, Inc., the apparent low
bidder for asbestos abatement and demolition of the Public Service Building on Stock Island, and
,
adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds for same.
RESOLUTION NO. 266-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract for
Engineering Services between Monroe County and Paul Lin & Associates, Inc., with a proposal
price in the amount of $24,400.00, to perform engineering services to obtain environmental
permits to construct for the Breezeswept Beach Estates Special Taxing District, subject to review
and approval by the County Engineer, County Attorney, OMB/Purchasing and Risk Management.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 001 to Contract AA-329
(1/1/03 - 12/31/03) between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (Area Agency on Aging for Miami-Dade
and Monroe Counties) and the Monroe County Board of County CommissionerslMonroe County
Social Services (Monroe County In Home Service Program).
Board granted approval of the ratification of the emergency signature of the County
Administrator, acting on behalf of Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, with regard
to Amendment 002 to Contract No. XM194 to extend the PY 2002 Contract through August 31,
2003 between Monroe County and the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal. Said
list is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution conceptually approving entering into an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Key West to provide in-kind services as match for Grants
underwriting fixed route bus service between Marathon and Key West.
RESOLUTION NO. 267-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval to award TDC surplus equipment, as described in Recap of Bid
Opening. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of the appointment of Kristi N ewth as a new District IV member
to the KADO Dive Umbrella.
Board granted approval to rescind Agreement, approved at the March 22, 2001 meeting,
between Monroe County and Keys Marine Conservancy for the acquisition and construction of a
nature center.
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Board granted approval of the appointment of Lois Wolfe, Representative for District III
of the Monroe Council of the Arts Cultural Umbrella, replacing Bill Shaw.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Addendum to Agreement between
Monroe County and the Key West Business Guild to extend Agreement for one additional year,
change scope of services relating to hourly operation and increase compensation.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and Diversified Services of Key West, Inc. to provide janitorial services at the Monroe
County Tourist Development Council administrative office commencing July 21,2003 through
July 20, 2006, with an option to extend for an additional two year period.
Board granted approval to advertise FY 2004 Application for Bricks and Mortar/Capital
Projects Grant.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT - BULK APPROVALS
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Chapter 5.5 Monroe County
Code (Boats, Docks, and Waterways) to modify the boundary or the Whale Harbor Combustion
engine exclusion zone, Sec. 5.5-108 (C)(4), providing for severability; providing for repeal of
inconsistent Ordinance clauses, providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances.
Board granted approval to advertise and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to provide
engineering and permits for a stormwater improvement/xeriscape project on Big Coppitt funded
through a Contract with the Water Management District.
Board granted approval to request bids for repairs of the Key Haven boat ramp on U. S. 1.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Joint Participation Agreement
between Monroe County and the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to
complete boat ramp repairs on FDOT ramps located on U. S. 1.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Agreement for Professional
Services between Monroe County and Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, Inc. (B&A) Planning Group
to prepare a Commercial Corridor Enhancement Plan for Tavernier Creek Bridge to Mile Marker
93.5 as part of the Tavernier Creek Bridge to Mile Marker 97 Planning Area Livable
Communikeys Program.
Board adopted the following Resolution adopting the Annual Assessment of Monroe
County Public Facilities Capacity for 2003 as submitted by the Monroe County Planning and
Environmental Resources Department.
RESOLUTION NO. 268-2003
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of a draft Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility
Planning in Monroe County in accordance with Section 1. Subsection (1) of Section 163.3174 of
the Florida Statutes.
Board granted approval for the transfer of four buildable lots from Adelaide U. Schultze,
as personal representative of the Estate of Edward W. Schultze, to Monroe County by Warranty
Deeds, Permit No. 01-3-3110, for properties described as Lot 4, Gato Farms, Little Torch Key;
Lots 7 & 8, Block 8, Tropical Key Colony Subd., Big Pine Key; and Lot 35, Summerland Estates
Re-Sub. #1, Summerland Key. The applicant is receiving a dwelling unit allocation award for the
year ending July 13, 2003, has filed the document in accordance with Ordinance No. 47-1999.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Release of the Lot Aggregation
Restrictive Covenant, filed by Roberto DeSilva, Expire Permit No. 99-1-1711, on Lots 68 and
69, revised Plat of Sugarloaf Shores Section D Extention, SugarloafKey.
Board granted approval for the transfer of one buildable lot from Klaus & Sabine Strobel
to Monroe County by Warranty Deed, Permit No. 99-3-2310, for property described as Lot 16,
Block 40, Pine Crest, Big Pine Key. The Permit was issued to Edward & Adelaide U. Schultze
for a single-family residence on September 25, 2000, the property was sold to the Strobels who
revised the Building Permit to delete the windload point for 175. The Strobel's submitted the
Warranty Deed to donate one lot to Monroe County to comply with Monroe County Code
Section 9.5-122.1(j)2.
Board granted approval for the transfer of three buildable lots from Brian Botsford to
Monroe County by Warranty Deed, Permit No. 03-1-1069, for property described as Lots 7, 12
& 13, Block 15, Sands Subd., Big Pine Key. The applicant is receiving a dwelling unit allocation
award for the year ending July 13, 2003, has filed the document in accordance with Ordinance
No. 47-1999.
Board granted approval for the transfer of one buildable lot from David & Lyubov
Taulbee to Monroe County by Warranty Deed, Permit No. 02-1-5237, for property described as
Lot 15, Block 26, Sands Subd., Big Pine Key; and granted approval of a Lot Aggregation
Restrictive Covenant from David & Lyubov Taulbee, Permit No. 02-1-5237, for property
described as Lots 18 and 19, Block 10, Breezeswept Beach Estates, Ramrod Key, to have one
dwelling unit on contiguous lots. The applicants are receiving a dwelling unit allocation award for
the year ending July 13, 2003, have filed the documents in accordance with Ordinance No.
47-1999.
Board granted approval for the transfer of two buildable lots from Pedro M. Torres to
Monroe County by Warranty Deeds, Permit No. 00-3-3728, for properties described as Lot 9,
Block 20, Sands Subd., Big Pine Key, and Tract EX, Pine Key Acres, Big Pine Key. The
applicant is receiving a dwelling unit allocation award for the year ending July 13, 2003, has filed
the documents in accordance with Ordinance No. 47-1999.
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Board granted approval of a Monroe County Planning Department Affordable Housing
Deed Restriction for one dwelling unit from Thomas D. & Carrie S. Ryan, Permit No. 03-1-0908,
for property described as Lot 20, Block 7, Ramrod Shores, Ramrod Key. The applicants are
receiving a dwelling unit allocation award for the year ending July 13, 2003, have filed the
document in accordance with Ordinance No. 47-1999.
Board granted approval for fourteen Monroe County Planning Department / Affordable /
Employee Housing Deed Restriction for fourteen dwelling units from Hawk's Cay Investors
LTD., Permit Nos. 03-1-0001; 03-1-0017; 03-1-0018; 03-1-0019; 03-1- 0020; 03-1-0021;
03-1-0023; 03-1-0024; 03-1-0025; 03-1-0026; 03-1-0027; 03-1-0028; 03-1-0029; and
03-1-0030, for property described as Lot 6, Block 6, Lots 2, 3,4 & 5, Block 7, Indies Island Sec.
1 Part 1 Tom Harbor, Duck Key. The applicants are receiving a dwelling unit allocation award
for the year ending July 13,2003, have filed the document in accordance with Ordinance No.
47-1999.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of disposition of inventory items for the month of July 2003, in
the amount of$205,964.55. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
MONROE COUNTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval to award Court Administrator surplus equipment item number 1
as per bid recap. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Board adopted the following Resolution adopting an amended Community Development
Block Grant, Housing Assistance Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 269-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving the assignment and assumption of
mortgages from Monroe County to Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys, Inc. to eligible
buyers (4).
RESOLUTION NO. 270-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of$15,000.00 to Rural Health Network of Monroe County, Inc.
to be applied towards the cost of the actuarial study for the Health Insurance Task Force.
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Board granted approval of Commissioner Nelson's appointment of Rob Blesser and Denis
Trelewicz to the Marine and Port Advisory Committee, terms will expire 7/1/06. Mr. Blesser and
Mr. Trelewicz will replace Bill Cullen and Jim Sharpe whose terms expired in April of 2003.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants (85313-86587 & 205317-205483 & 1565-2055):
General Fund (001), in the amount of$1,226,059.15; Sup to General Revenue (002),
in the amount of$13,439.50; Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101), in the amount of$335,793.65;
Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the amount of$289,261.93; Law Library Fund (103), in the
amount of$782.50; TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of$334,911.70; TDC
Admin. & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the amount of $741,848.31; TDC District 1, 3 Cent (117),
in the amount of$188,317.08; TDC District 2, 3 Cent (118), in the amount of$21,135.46; TDC
District 3, 3 Cent (119), in the amount of$16,218.86; TDC District 4, 3 Cent (120), in the
amount of$651.24; TDC District 5, 3 Cent (121), in the amount of$80,896.41; Gov. Fund
Type Grants (125), in the amount of$297,542.51; Impact Fees Solid Waste (133), in the
amount of$84,803.00; Fire & Amb Dist 1 L&M Keys (141), in the amount of$54,360.66;
Upper Keys Health Care (144), in the amount of$2,107.08; Fire & Amb Dist 6 Key Largo
(146), in the amount of $28,421.46; Uninc Svc Dist Parks&Rec (147), in the amount of
$72,224.40; Plan, Build, Zoning (148), in the amount of $72,334.48; Municipal Policing (149),
in the amount of$95,911.32; 911 Enhancement Fee (150), in the amount of$30,335.79; Duck
Key Security (152), in the amount of$5,543.11; Local Housing Assistance (153), in the
amount of$26,051.22; Boating Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of$37,869.36; Misc.
Special Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of$1,357.49; 1 Cent Infra Surtax (304), in the
amount of$636,611.19; 2003 Revenue Bonds (307), in the amount of $4,799.25; Card Sound
Bridge (401), in the amount of$10,764.16; Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of
$529,881.14; Key West IntI. Airport (404), in the amount of$241,381.85; MSD Solid Waste
(414), in the amount of$1,002,612.79; Worker's Compensation (501), in the amount of
$7,112.08; Group Insurance Fund (502), in the amount of$73,523.57; Risk Management
Fund (503), in the amount of$78,058.92; Fleet Management Fund (504), in the amount of
$77,710.60.
FINES & FORFEITURES
Court Reporter Services, Amy Landry Reporting, in the amount of$356.75; Associated
Court Reporters, in the amount of$1,125.00; Barbara J. Grant, in the amount of$1,739.49;
Catherine H. Webster AKA Cathy Webster, in the amount of $400.00; Court Reporters of Key
West, in the amount of$100.00; Law Office of Christopher Meyer, in the amount of$225.00;
Laws Reporting Inc., in the amount of$2,255.90; Monroe County Court Reporting, in the
amount of$2,215.25; Robin Vargas, in the amount of$333.50; Suzanne Ex dba All Keys
Reporting, in the amount of$990.50. Competency Evaluation, A Louis Oconnor PHD, in the
amount of$l, 750.00; Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount of$350.00; Deborah A.
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Harrison PHD, in the amount of$190.00; James W. Holbrook EDD, in the amount of$1,400.00;
Pamela A. Strother LCSW, in the amount of$350.00. Court Interpreter, Alex Diaz, in the
amount of $420.00; Claudia M. Hancock, in the amount of$75.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount
of $292.50; Jacob Zucker, in the amount of$25.00; Jean C. Nelson, in the amount of$400.00;
Marisol Garcia, in the amount of$75.00; Marketa Trnka, in the amount of$60.00; Martha
Hernandez, in the amount of $75.00; Pilar Nelson, in the amount of $75.00; Sandra E. Lam, in the
amount of$140.00. Witness Coordination, Witness Payroll, in the amount of$190.00; Witness
Travel & Per Diem, in the amount of$4,083.12. Expert Witness, Alliance for Psychological
Evaluations, in the amount of$ll,OOO.OO; Stefan Rose MD, in the amount of$750.00; William
Vicary Medical Co., in the amount of$1,279.39. Court Appointed Attorney Fees - Conflict,
Gregory Davila, in the amount of$5,500.00; Laurie Hall ESQ, in the amount of$2,175.00; Law
Offices of Samuel Kaufinan, in the amount of$350.00; Leighton G. Morse, in the amount of
$712.50; Richard M. Behr, in the amount of$350.00; Richard Wunsch, in the amount of
$1,256.25; Vernis & Bowling of the Florida Keys, in the amount of$157.50. Extraditions,
Monroe County Sheriffs Department, in the amount of$19,756.01. Miscellaneous Expenses,
State of Florida, in the amount of$296.55.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES
Board granted approval of the following Tourist Development Council Expenditures for
the month of June 2003: Advertising, in the amount of$1,105,187.10; Bricks & Mortar
Projects, in the amount of$21,718.00; Visitor Information Services, in the amount of
$22,749.98; Events, in the amount of$56,143.48; Office Supplies & Oper Costs, in the amount
of$28,388.85; Public Relations, in the amount of$69,985.28; Sales & Marketing, in the
amount of$53,350.35; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of$8,936.47; Travel, in the
amount of$14,355.89.
Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes from the
Special Meetings of May 12 and May 20,2003, and Regular Meeting of May 21,2003
(previously distributed).
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 307-2002 which
supported a conceptual Agreement proposed by KW Resort Utilities, Inc. to provide wastewater
services to South Stock Island.
RESOLUTION NO. 271-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding the November 20,2001 approval of
Assignment and Assumption of Leaseholds with Village ofIslands and the School Board for
certain property interest within Islamorada.
RESOLUTION NO. 272-2003
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding the September 20, 2000 approval of an
Amendment to Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation for traffic signal
maintenance within the Village of Islands and the City of Marathon.
RESOLUTION NO. 273-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Mr. Milton Jimenez, for damage to
county property resulting from his careless driving, and authority to settle same.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for the County of
Monroe Board of County Commissioners to reimburse the Property Appraiser for the collection
of non-ad valorem assessments in connection with the Breezeswept Beach MSCD.
Board adopted the following Resolution revising Resolution No. 585-2002, as previously
amended by Resolution No. 115-2003, adding a lot erroneously treated as an environmental lot
for use in the uniform ad valorem method for the collection of assessments in the Breezeswept
Beach Estates Subdivision Municipal Service Culvert District and stating the reason therefor.
RESOLUTION NO. 274-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement between
Monroe County and the City of Key Colony Beach for repairs to the Sadowski Causeway Bridge
and the subsequent transfer of the Causeway and Bridge to Key Colony Beach for all future
maintenance.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Release of Transfer of
Development Rights between Monroe County and Gregory and Betty J. Klimock in connection
with their real property known as The Hermitage on Summerland Beach.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment Number One to the KW
Resort Utilities Corporation Capacity Reservation and Infrastructure Contract between Monroe
County and KW Resort Utilities Corporation.
Board granted approval of Settlement Agreement of Rove I Construction Co. v. Monroe
County, Case No. CA-K-02-269, with a final payment to Rovel of $267,500.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to
adopt the following Resolution adopting the tentative Residential Solid Waste Collection,
Disposal and Recycling Rates for the Fiscal Year 2003 - 2004. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 275-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Jim Malloch, Director of Community Services addressed the Board. Edith
Humes-Newbold, Executive Director, South Florida Employment & Training Consortium
(SFETC), made a presentation to the Board concerning Funding and Program Overview.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Dent Pierce, Director Division of Public Works updated the Board on the fill/asphalt
removal from the LaPaloma Bridge in Key Largo. Mr. Pierce also discussed status of the
Mariner's Park project on Big Pine Key.
MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Mark Bell, representing the Monroe County Housing Authority addressed the Board.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Nelson
to adopt the following Resolution approving an amended Community Development Block Grant,
Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 276-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS
James Roberts, County Administrator advised the Board of a fire occurring at the
Montego Bay Restaurant on Big Pine Key.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Timothy McGarry, Director of Growth Management referred the Board to the Growth
Management Litigation Report dated July 14,2003, from Attorney Karen Cabanas, Esq. of the
Law Offices Morgan & Hendrick.
Mr. McGarry discussed nutrient reduction credits and the Florida Keys Carrying Capacity
draft report.
Commissioner Neugent discussed the Agreement for Professional Services between
Monroe County and Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, Inc. (B&A) Planning Group to prepare a
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Commercial Corridor Enhancement Plan for Tavernier Creek Bridge to Mile Marker 93.5 as part
of the Tavernier Creek Bridge to Mile Marker 97 Planning Area Livable Communikeys Program.
Commissioner Neugent also discussed bridges, hurricane evacuation, SR 905 improvements,
property prices, cesspit/nutrient credits and the Intergovernmental Task Force.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Neugent and the Board discussed his item regarding a growing gap
between higher and lower paid workers. The Board took no official action.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Roberts and Sheila Barker, Director of Administrative Services gave a presentation,
overview and budget message to the Board for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
David Paul Horan, representing Richard Osborne of Liberty Self Storage, addressed the
Board concerning Mr. Osborne's offer to settle a code enforcement lien in the total amount of
$25,900.00, for $5,240.00. Bob Shillinger, Assistant County Attorney and Richard Collins,
County Attorney addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Nelson for the County Attorney to renegotiate and bring
back to the Board a proposed settlement agreement. Roll call vote was unanimous.
MONROE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
Danise D. Henriquez, Monroe County Tax Collector made a presentation of the recap of
the 2002 tax roll and the list of errors and insolvencies and requested that the 2003 tax roll be
extended and the tax bills be mailed prior to completion of Value Adjustment Board Hearings.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting
approval of the request. Motion carried unanimously.
W ASTEW A TER ISSUES
Mr. Roberts and Mayor Spehar discussed Stock Island wastewater issues. After
discussion, motion was made by Mayor Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to appoint
Commissioner McCoy as the liaison representative regarding wastewater issues, replacing the
County Administrator. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Mayor Spehar and seconded by Commissioner McCoy to ask
Representative Ken Sorensen to introduce legislation to remove Rockland, Geiger and Big
Coppitt Keys from the Florida Keys Aqueduct Wastewater Authority. Mr. Collins and Bob
Feldman, Attorney for Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority addressed the Board. After discussion,
the maker of the motion withdrew with the second accepting. The Board took no further action.
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James Reynolds, Executive Director of Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority updated the
Board on wastewater management projects and issues.
Fred Mittle, representing Boyle Engineering Corporation updated the Board on the Conch
Key and Bay Point wastewater issues. Katrina Wiatt addressed the Board.
SOUNDING BOARD
The following individuals addressed the Board concerning assisted living - Florida Keys
Assisted Care Coalition: Ed Swift, representing Florida Keys Assisted Care Living Coalition;
Lucie Adams, representing Keys Assisted Care Coalition; Betty Behrens, representing the
Coalition for Assisted Living; Nancy O. Jameson and Liz Kern, representing Hospice/VNA and
Assisted Living Coalition; Peter Batty, and Dr. Beverly Smith. No official action was taken by
the Board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance relating to the provision
of wastewater services and facilities in Monroe County, Florida; authorizing the imposition and
collection of wastewater assessments against property ; providing certain definitions including a
definition for the term "wastewater assessment"; establishing a procedure for imposing
wastewater assessments; providing that wastewater assessments constitute a lien on assessed
property upon adoption of assessment roll; providing that the lien for a wastewater assessment
collected pursuant to Sections 197.3632 and 197.3635, Florida Statutes, upon perfection shall
attach to the property on the prior January 1, the lien date for ad valorem taxes; providing that a
perfected lien shall be equal in rank and dignity with the liens of all state, county, district, or
municipal taxes and assessments and superior in dignity to all other prior liens, mortgages, titles,
and claims; providing a procedure for collection of wastewater assessments; providing a
mechanism for the imposition of assessments on government property; providing for severability;
and providing an effective date. Robert L. Nabors, representing Nabors, Giblin, and Nickerson,
P.A. addressed the Board. The Board accepted public input with following individual addressing
the Board: Carolee McReynolds. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson
and seconded by Commissioner McCoy to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 027-2003
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS
Fire Chief Clark Martin updated the Board concerning the fire at Montego Bay Restaurant
on Big Pine Key.
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution evidencing the Board's
approval of a Recommended Beneficial Use Determination promulgated by the Special Master, in
re: Orin Oppermann. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner McCoy
and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 277-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution evidencing the Board's
approval ofa Recommended Beneficial Use Determination promulgated by the Special Master, in
re: Harley Evans. The Board accepted public input with the following individual addressing the
Board: David Tuttle, representing Harley Evans. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 278-2003
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The third Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance creating Secs.
15.5-33 through 15.5-38, Monroe County Code, in order to provide for a Uniform Wastewater
Connection Policy for unincorporated areas within Monroe County, by supplementing Secs.
15.5-20 through 15.32, Monroe County Code, concerning required connection to available
sewerage systems as defined therein, providing for inclusion in the Code of Ordinances, providing
for severability, providing for repeal of Sections found inconsistent with this revision, and
providing for an effective date. The following individual addressed the Board: Carolee
McReynolds. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner McCoy to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. George
Garrett, Director of Marine Resources addressed the Board.
ORDINANCE NO. 028-2003
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held requesting adoption of an emergency Ordinance prohibiting
persons from willfully entering upon or remaining upon the premises of the Harvey Government
Center at Historic Truman School in Key West while conducting no legitimate public business;
providing for exceptions; providing for enforcement and penalties; providing for severability;
providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into
the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective date. Mr. Collins addressed
the Board. There was no public input. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 029-2003
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Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Neugent discussed his item to direct Growth Management, Tim McGarry,
to establish through the Livable CommuniKeys Program an Ordinance/LDR/clause that would
prohibit franchise establishments within the defined boundaries of Big Pine Key and No Name
Key. The following individuals addressed the Board: Kathryn Wheeler, Dennis Henize, and
Kathleen Lyons. The Board took no official action.
Commissioner Neugent discussed his item regarding conflict within the present Florida
Building Codes and a Resolution passed by previous BOCC that construction would meet certain
design criteria. Mr. McGarry addressed the Board. The Board took no official action
AIRPORTS
Mil Reisert, representing URS made a presentation to the Board concerning funding
sources for the construction of the new Airline Terminal Facility at the Key West International
Airport. Mr. Roberts addressed the Board.
Peter Horton, Director of Airports discussed with the Board the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) response to the submittal of the Key West International Airport Runway
Safety Area (RSA) Feasibility Study. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice
and seconded by Commissioner Nelson approving staff recommendations to complete an
Environmental Assessment instead of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) as requested by
the FAA. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Nelson Yes
Commissioner Neugent No
Commissioner Rice Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
Mayor Spehar Yes
Motion carried.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Stephanie Coffer, Construction Manager addressed the Board. Jose Gonzalez,
representing Gonzalez Architects updated the Board on work being performed at Jackson Square.
Yvette London, representing Harvard, Jolly, Clees, Toppe Architects made a presentation
to the Board on the status ofthe design of the New Medical Examiner's Facility.
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Moby Madisetti addressed the Board, on behalf of Dr. Duncan Mathewson, on a technical
issue put in place through a now outdated Memorandum of Understanding between DCA,
USF&W and Monroe County. Mr. Collins addressed the Board. After discussion, the item was
referred to the County Attorney's Office.
Commissioner Neugent discussed his item concerning yard debris and a recent
interpretation that now requires for residents to pay for what is described as unlimited weekly
yard waste, thereby doubling the cost of trash removal. Reggie Paros, Division Director Public
Safety addressed the Board. The Board took no official action.
Commissioner Neugent discussed his item concerning reaffirmation from the Monroe
County, Board of County Commissioner's position on Resolution No. 188-1999 establishing a
non-transportation toll on US 1 to assist in funding the implementation of the Monroe County
Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.2.12. The following individual addressed the Board:
Mick Putney. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent to reaffirm the item. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The second of two Public Hearings was held to designate Tier map boundaries and adopt
an Interim Development Ordinance deferring ROGO and NROGO allocations in Tier I and Tier II
until amendments to the 2010 Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations
implementing the Work Program mandated by Rule 28-20, F.A.C. are complete and adopted or
eighteen months, whichever comes first. Mr. McGarry addressed the Board. The Board accepted
public input with the following individuals addressing the Board: Richard Grosso, representing
Florida Keys Citizens Coalition; Katie Lyons, Larry Sullivan, representing Big Pine Key Civic
Association; George F. Wilson, Dennis Henize, Kathryn Wheeler, Glenn Patton, representing
Island of Key Largo Federation of Homeowner's Association; Rebecca Jetton, representing the
Florida Department of Community Affairs; Lloyd A. Seed, Jr., Ed Swift, Donald Craig,
representing Tradewinds Affordable Housing; Mick Putney, representing Key Deer Protection
Alliance; and Dona Merritt, representing Little Torch Critters Club. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to continue the Public
Hearing to the Key Largo meeting scheduled for August 20, 2003, at 5:00 p.m. Roll call vote
was unammous.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Section
9.5-4(A-5), (M-6.2) and (M-I0), Section 9.5-122(c) and Section 9.5-266 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (t),
(g), (h), (i), G) and (k) Monroe County Code; providing for a revised definition of affordable
housing; providing for an adjustment maximum sales price for affordable housing; to amend
applicant eligibility requirements; providing for linkage of affordable housing projects; providing
for an affordable housing trust fund; providing for community housing development
organizations; providing for Interlocal affordable housing rate of growth allocation agreements;
providing for severability; providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances when effective; and providing for an
effective date. The Board accepted public input with the following individuals individuals
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addressing the Board: Dona Merritt, representing Little Torch Critters Club; Ed Swift, G. Wilson,
and Donald Craig, representing Tradewinds Affordable Housing. Motion was made by
Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following
Ordinance. During further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded
by Commissioner Rice to amend the Ordinance to provide for 50% allocations in the very low and
low, median income and 50% to moderate income. The motion to amend was unanimous. The
motion to adopt as amended was also unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 030-2003
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
The second of two Public Hearings was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance
approving a request of the Monroe County Planning Department to amend the Monroe County
Land Development Regulations by amending Section 9.5-252(C)(3)h. (AICUZ) and creating
Section 9.5-258; providing for repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing for an effective date.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 031-2003
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Assistant County Attorney Bob Shillinger addressed the Board concerning a request for
approval to institute foreclosure and collection proceedings and for authority to settle 8 code
enforcement lien cases, and to engage outside counsel, if necessary. Dona Merritt addressed the
Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the request. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
and ex-officio Clerk to the Board
of County Commissioners
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