07/12/1989 Special
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Special Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, July l2, 1989
Key Colony Beach
A Special Meeting of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. on the above date
at the Key Colony Beach City Hall in Key Colony Beach.
Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner
wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner Douglas Jones, and
Commissioner Eugene Lytton. Mayor Michael Puto arrived
after roll call and took his seat. Absent from the meeting
was Commissioner John Stormont. Also present were Rosalie
L. Connolly, Deputy Clerk1 Randy Ludacer, County AttorneY1
Tom Brown, County Administrator1 George Harper, Assistant
County Administrator/Management Services1 Stacey Williams
and Gerri Sidoti, Office of Management and Budget 1 County
Staff1 members of the Press and Radi01 and the general
public.
Commissioner Lytton advised that Commissioner
Stormont was attending a meeting of the National Association
of Counties.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of
Allegiance.
The Chairman announced that all approvals and con-
siderations of proposed Tentative Budgets would be subject
to future action of the Board at the scheduled Public
Hearings as required by law.
Board.
Tom Brown, County Administrator, addressed the
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to accept the County Administrator's
proposed Tentative Budget, direct him to trim $l28,OOO.00
from it in an arbitrary and capricious manner, and vote for
the zero growth budget right at this very moment. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Lytton
Mayor Puto
Yes
NO
Yes
No
Motion failed.
Tom Brown, County Administrator, addressed the
Board regarding the Blue Ribbon Budget Committee's reports.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Dent Pierce, Assistant County Administrator, and
members of his division staff addressed the Board.
Card Sound Road and Toll Facility
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Card Sound Road and Toll Facility at $6l8,Sll.00,
subject to future actions by the Board concerning the
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Tentative and Final Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
Boot Key Bridge
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Boot Key Bridge at $ll3,6l2.00, subject to future
actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and Final
Budgets. Motion carried unanimously. The Board directed
the County Administrator and County Attorney to proceed with
a report as to what could be legally done with the bridge.
Facilities Maintenance
After lengthy discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Jones to
tentatively approve the proposed Budget of Facilities
Maintenance at $2,687,793.00, subject to future actions by
the Board concerning the Tentative and Final Budgets.
Motion carried unanimously.
Corrections Facilities
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Mayor Puto to tentatively approve the proposed Budget of
Corrections Facilities at $ll5,2l0.00, subject to future
actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and Final
Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
Animal Shelters
The County Administrator was directed to bring back
to the Board a report as to why the County should not adopt
Federal standards for replacement of vehicles.
After lengthy discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Mayor Puto to ten-
tatively approve the proposed Budget of Animal Shelters at
$489,l62.00, subject to future actions by the Board con-
cerning the Tentative and Final Budgets. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Lytton
Mayor Puto
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
Local Option Gas Tax 0 ~ M
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Local Option Gas Tax 0 & M at $252,000.00, subject
to future actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and
Final Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
Street Lighting
Motion was made by Mayor Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Lytton to approve the proposed Budget of Street
Lighting at $253,735.00, subject to future actions by the
Board concerning the Tentative and Final Budgets. Motion
carried unanimously.
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West Martello/Joe Allen Garden Club
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Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of West Martello/Joe Allen Garden Club at $22,445.00,
subject to future actions by the Board concerning the
Tentative and Final Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
Historic Florida Keys Preservation Board
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Historic Florida Keys Preservation Board at
$8,550.00, subject to future actions by the Board concerning
the Tentative and Final Budgets. Motion carried unani-
mously.
East Martello Art Gallery and Historic Museum
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of East Martello Art Gallery and Historic Museum at
$7,6l5.00, subject to future actions by the Board concerning
the Tentative and Final Budgets. Motion carried unani-
mously. The County Attorney was directed to report back to
the Board regarding the County's obligations in this regard.
Lighthouse Museum
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Lighthouse Museum at $l2,535.00, subject to future
actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and Final
Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
Unincorporated Parks and Beaches
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones to ten-
tatively approve the proposed Budget of Unincorporated Parks
and Beaches at $305,l77.00. Motion died for lack of a
second. Motion was then made by Commissioner Lytton and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to tentatively approve the
proposed Budget of Unincorporated Parks and Beaches at
$3l0,370.00, subject to future actions by the Board con-
cerning the Tentative and Final Budgets. Motion carried
unanimously.
Road Department
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Road Department at $l,852,723.00, subject to
future actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and
Final Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
County Engineer
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of County Engineer at $281,040.00, subject to future
actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and Final
Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
School Crossing Guards
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
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Budget of School Crossing Guards at $97,382.00, subject to
future actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and
Final Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
Garages
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to approve the proposed Budget of
Garages at $675,273.00, subject to future actions by the
Board concerning the Tentative and Final Budgets. Motion
carried unanimously.
Incorporated Parks and Beaches
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Incorporated Parks and Beaches at $280,676.00,
subject to future actions by the Board concerning the
Tentative and Final Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
Pigeon Key
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Mayor Puto to tentatively approve the proposed Budget of
Pigeon Key at $56,5l3.00, subject to future actions by the
Board concerning the Tentative and Final Budgets. Motion
carried unanimously.
MEDICAL EXAMINER
Dr. Nelms addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to
tentatively approve the proposed Budget of the Medical
Examiner at $l90,464.00, subject to future actions by the
Board concerning the Tentative and Final Budgets. Motion
carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Donald Craig, Assistant County Administrator, and
members of his staff addressed the Board.
Planning Department
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Planning Department at $l,l62,570.00, subject to
future actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and
Final Budgets. During discussion, motion was withdrawn by
the maker and seconder. Motion was then made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to
tentatively approve the proposed Budget for Planning
Department at $l,l86,706.00, which includes reclassifica-
tions and one Planning Aide I at $20,783.00, subject to
future actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and
Final Budgets. During discussion, Commissioner Lytton
withdrew his second. Mayor Puto seconded the motion. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Lytton
Mayor Puto
Yes
~s
No
Yes
Motion carried.
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Building Department
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Building Department at $1,286,423.00, subject to
future actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and
Final Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
Environmental Resources Department
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Environmental Resources Department at $485,025.00,
subject to future actions by the Board concerning the
Tentative and Final Budgets. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Lytton
Mayor Puto
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
Planning Commission
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones to ten-
tatively approve the proposed Budget of Planning commission
at $37,871.00, subject to future actions by the Board con-
cerning the Tentative and Final Budgets. During discussion,
motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made by Commissioner
Jones and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively
approve the proposed Budget of Planning Commission at
$72,637.00, subject to future actions by the Board con-
cerning the Tentative and Final Budgets. Motion carried
unanimously.
Parks ! Recreation Department
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to delete this departmental budget
entirely. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Lytton
Mayor Puto
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Motion carried.
HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Various representatives of each of the following
organizations addressed the Board regarding their requests.
Helpline, Inc.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Helpline, Inc. at $10,500.00, subject to future
actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and Final
Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
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Monroe Association For Retarded Citizens
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Monroe Association For Retarded Citizens at
$20,300.00, subject to future actions by the Board con-
cerning the Tentative and Final Budgets. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mental Health Care Center Of The Lower Keys, Inc.
--COunseling;Serv!ce
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Mental Health Care Center Of The Lower Keys, Inc./
Counseling Service at $66,150.00, subject to future actions
by the Board concerning the Tentative and Final Budgets.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mental Health Care Center Of The Lower Keys, Inc.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Mental Health Care Center Of The Lower Keys, Inc./
T.A.S.C. at $15,750.00, subject to future actions by the
Board concerning the Tentative and Final Budgets. Motion
carried unanimously.
Guidance Clinic Of The Middle Keys, Inc.
Mental Health
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Guidance Clinic Of The Middle Keys, Inc./Mental
Health at $32,226.00, subject to future actions by the Board
concerning the Tentative and Final Budgets. Motion carried
unanimously.
MARC House
Alcohol
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of MARC House/Alcohol at $76,642.00, subject to
future actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and
Final Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
Mental Health Care Center Of The Lower Keys, Inc.
Baker Act Hospitalization
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Mental Health Care Center Of The Lower Keys, Inc./
Baker Act Hospitalization at $58,229.00, subject to future
actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and Final
Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
Guidance Clinic Of The Middle Keys, Inc.
Baker Act
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Guidance Clinic Of The Middle Keys, Inc./Baker Act
at $237,640.00, subject to future actions by the Board con-
cerning the Tentative and Final Budgets. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Guidance Clinic Of The Upper Keys
Baker Act
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Guidance Clinic Of The Upper Keys/Baker Act at
$14,620.00, subject to future actions by the Board con-
cerning the Tentative and Final Budgets. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mental Health Care Center Of The Lower Keys, Inc.
Baker Act Transportation
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Mental Health Care Center Of The Lower Keys, Inc./
Baker Act Transportation at $45,673.00, subject to future
actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and Final
Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
Guidance Clinic Of The Middle Keys, Inc.
Baker Act Transportation
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Guidance Clinic Of The Middle Keys, Inc./Baker Act
Transportation at $37,368.00, subject to future actions by
the Board concerning the Tentative and Final Budgets.
Motion carried unanimously.
Guidance Clinic Of The Upper Keys
Mental Health, Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Baker Act
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Guidance Clinic Of The Upper Keys/Mental Health,
Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Baker Act at $74,045.00, subject to
future actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and
Final Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
AARP
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of AARP at $6,000.00, subject to future actions by
the Board concerning the Tentative and Final Budgets.
Motion carried unanimously. The County Administrator was
directed to look into changing the name of this Budget to
Senior Citizens Centers.
OAVP
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of OAVP at $4,000.00, subject to future actions by
the Board concerning the Tentative and Final Budgets.
Motion carried unanimously.
Hospice Of The Florida Keys
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Hospice Of The Florida Keys at $50,000.00, subject
to future actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and
Final Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
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Legal Aid
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Legal Aid at $14,250.00, subject to future actions
by the Board concerning the Tentative and Final Budgets.
Motion carried unanimously.
Summer School Program
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of the Summer School Program at $42,750.00, subject
to future actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and
Final Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
AIDS Help, Inc.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of AIDS Help, Inc. at $38,000.00, subject to future
actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and Final
Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Of Monroe County
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Big Brothers/Big Sisters Of Monroe County at
$10,000.00, subject to future actions by the Board con-
cerning the Tentative and Final Budgets. Motion carried
unanimously.
Handicapped Job Placement Council Of The Florida Keys
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Handicapped Job Placement Council Of The Florida
Keys at $19,950.00, subject to future actions by the Board
concerning the Tentative and Final Budgets. Motion carried
unanimously.
Domestic Abuse Program
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Domestic Abuse Program at $14,250.00, subject to
future actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and
Final Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
Wesley House Community Center
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to deny the proposed Budget Request
of $31,712.00 by Wesley House Community Center. Motion
carried unanimously.
Florida Keys Children's Shelter
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to deny the proposed Budget Request of
$50,000.00 by Florida Keys Children's Shelter. Motion
carried unanimously.
Florida Keys Youth Club, Inc.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to deny the proposed Budget Request
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of $45,000.00 by Florida Keys Youth Club, Inc. Motion
carried unanimously.
Housing Authority Of City Of Key West
Ft. Village Community Daycare Center
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to deny the proposed Budget Request
of $15,660.00 by Housing Authority Of City Of Key West/
Ft. Village Community Daycare Center. Motion carried unani-
mously.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of Board Of County Commissioners at $760,202.00, sub-
ject to future actions by the Board concerning the Tentative
and Final Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to tentatively approve the proposed
Budget of the County Administrator at $205,256.00, subject
to future actions by the Board concerning the Tentative and
Final Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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