09/20/1989 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, September 20, 1989
Key Colony Beach
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. on the above date
at the City Hall in Key Colony Beach. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey,
Commissioner Douglas Jones, Commissioner Eugene Lytton,
Commissioner John Stormont, and Mayor Michael Puto. Also
present were Danny Kolhage, Clerk; Randy Ludacer, County
Attorney; Tom Brown, County Administrator; County Staff;
members of the Press and Radio; and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of
Allegiance.
The Board proceeded to make additions, deletions
and changes to the Agenda.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to approve the following
items by unanimous consent:
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning receipt
of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 525-1989
RESOLUTION NO. 526-1989
RESOLUTION NO. 527-1989
RESOLUTION NO. 528-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
transfer of funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 529-1989
RESOLUTION NO. 530-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution
No. 454-1989 concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 531-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $134,223.62 (Input Date 9/6/89),
subject to final invoice approval by the Finance Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $35,353.38 ((Input Date 9/6/89),
subject to final invoice approval by the Finance Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $25,507.31 (Input Date 9/8/89),
subject to final invoice approval by the Finance Department.
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Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $2,147.43 (Input Date 9/8/89), sub-
ject to final invoice approval by the Finance Department.
Board granted approval to the Property Appraiser's Office to
transfer the following items from their inventory to the
Purchasing Department:
1 Copier - Key West - #531-173895
1 Copier - Marathon - #935-018720
1 Stand - #543-072029
Board granted approval to remove the following items fromthe
inventory of the Facilities Maintenance Department:
0902-311
0903-028
0903-073
0903-113
0903-143
0903-281
0903-296
0903-346
0903-371
0903-405
0903-443
0903-468
0903A-02
0903A-05
0903-09
0903A-ll
2559-026
2559-087
2559-089
2559-091
2559-101
2559-104
2559-107
2559-109
2559-112
2559-123
2559-126
0920-015
0920-141
0920-160
Mobile Radio
Ice Maker
Pistol Tool
Air Conditioner
Air Conditioner
Air Condi tioner
Air Conditioner
Radio
Air Conditioner
Radio
Air Conditioner
Air Conditioner
Air Conditioner
Calculator
Typewriter
Typewriter
Pub. Addr. System
Desk
Cash Register
Cash Register
Typewriter
Typewriter
Typewriter
Adding Machine
Typewriter
Air Conditioner
Diet. Machine
Merry-go-round
Merry-go-round
Bench Grinder
0903-026
0903-065
0903-111
0903-140
0903-272
0903-291
0903-298
0903-367
0903-398
0903-407
0903-461
0903A-Ol
0903A-04
0903A-06
0903-10
0903A-17
2559-079
2559-088
2559-090
2559-099
2559-103
2559-105
2559-108
2559-110
2559-121
2559-124
2559-127
0920-140
0920-158
0920-193
Air Conditioner
Air Conditioner
Drinking Fountain
Air Conditioner
Power Saw w/Stand
A/c (Bookmobile)
Air Conditioner
Air Conditioner
Air Conditioner
Air Conditioner
Radio
Air Conditioner
Sound Projector
Calculator
Phonograph
Table
Shelf Uni t
Desk
Cash Register
Calculator
Calculator
Diet. Machine
Book. Machine
Adding Machine
Calculator
Diet. Machine
Diet. Machine
Swing Set
Pump Sprayer
Jet Star Rocket
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing execu-
tion of an Agreement with the State of Florida Department of
State, Division of Library and Information Services, con-
cerning a State Aid to Libraries Grant.
RESOLUTION NO. 532-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution
No. 390-1989 concerning the approval of a Sublease Agreement
between Island City Flying Service and Conch Classic Air
Tours, Inc. for aircraft tie-down space at the Key West
International Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 533-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
amendment of Resolution No. 370-1989 passed and adopted by
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the Board of County Commissioners at a Regular Meeting held
on June 27, 1989, concerning the filing of a Grant
Application with the Florida Department of Natural Resources
regarding the Derelict Vessel Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 534-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board granted approval to advertise for Sealed Bids for
cleaning the vehicles in the Transportation Program.
Board accepted Staff recommendation to remove the following
item from the inventory of Social Services (Bayshore Manor):
Fedders Air Conditioner
#1803-372
Board accepted Staff recommendation to approve and authorize
the Mayor to execute a Release discharging Conagra, Inc./
Singleton Seafoods/Rafael Ornate from any and all claims in
the amount of $750.00 from the accident of August 16, 1989
which damaged the Courthouse Annex.
Board approved and authorized renewal of General Liability
and Public Officials Liability coverage for Municipal
Service District with the Florida Municipal Liability
Self-Insured Program, at an annual premium of $47,988.00;
$2,000,000 in limits, effective October 1, 1989.
Board approved and authorized renewal of $2,000,000 Excess
Liability Policy with Florida Municipal Liability Self-
Insurers Program, with an annual premium of $156,240.00 and
Auto Physical Damage Insurance with Florida Municipal
Property Self-Insurers Program, with an annual premium of
$13,615.00; both effective October 1, 1989.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 535-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 536-1989
RESOLUTION NO. 537-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing execution
of an Addendum to Agreement with USA 800, Inc. concerning
bulk requests.
RESOLUTION NO. 538-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring TOurist
Development Council funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 539-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved Tourist Development Council Event Funds in
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the amount of $5,760.00 to Dolphin Research Center in con-
nection with Cinetex 1989 in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 22-
27, 1989.
Board approved Tourist Development Council Event Funds in
the amount of $575.00 to Islamorada Chamber of Commerce in
connection with Governor's Conference on Tourism in Daytona
Beach, Florida, September 23-26, 1989.
Board approved Tourist Development Council Funds in the
amount of $575.00 to Key Largo Chamber of Commerce in con-
nection with Governor's Conference on Tourism in Daytona
Beach, Florida, September 23-26, 1989.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring Tourist
Development Council funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 540-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board authorized extension of the Tourist Information
Services Agreements with the various Chambers of Commerce.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing execution
of an Employment Agreement with Joseph H. Kelinson con-
cerning the employment of Mr. Kelinson as an Assistant
County Attorney.
RESOLUTION NO. 541-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing execution
of an Employment Agreement with Mary Greenwood concerning
the employment of Ms. Greenwood as an Assistant County
Attorney.
RESOLUTION NO. 542-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICT (WASTE)
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the sub-
mission of Grant Applications to the Florida Department of
Environmental Regulation for Recycling and Waste Tire Grants
and directing execution of same by the proper County
authorities.
RESOLUTION NO. 543-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Board adopted the following Resolution confirming the
Administrative Boundary Interpretation of the Planning
Director in Land Use District Map Boundary Interpretation
Number 44, Lots 33, 34 and 35, Long Beach Estates, Section
A, Big Pine Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 544-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Board postponed to the next Regular Meeting a proposed
Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 420-1989 regarding an
Agreement with Physio Control Corp. concerning maintenance
of District No. 5 biomedical equipment.
Board postponed to the next Regular Meeting a proposed
Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 421-1989 regarding an
Agreement with Physio Control Corp. concerning maintenance
of District No. 6 biomedical equipment.
Board postponed to the next Regular Meeting a proposed
Resolution authorizing execution of an Agreement with Fire
Apparatus Repair, Inc. concerning maintenance of Districts 5
and 6 fire rescue vehicles.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Facilities Maintenance
Board approved and authorized the advertisement of Sealed
Bids for Janitorial Services at the Courthouse.
Board approved and authorized the seeking of an increase in
monthly fees from the U. S. Navy for Animal Control Services
from $300.00 to $400.00 per month.
Board approved the Plans, Specifications and Contract Format
for the Big Pine Key Animal Shelter construction.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved and authorized payment of the following
invoices:
1. Floyd Pearson Richman Greer Weil Zack &
Brumbaugh, in the amount of $62,365.28,
for professional services re New Port
Largo.
2. Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey,
Crosland & Bramnick, P.A., in the amount
of $13,949.63, for professional services
through 8/31/89.
3. Public Financial Management, Inc., in the
amount of $2,514.84, for financial advisory
services for consulting on retainer.
4. Hansen Lind Meyer Inc., in the amount of
$2,435.76, for professional services re
Monroe County Correctional System Master
Plan.
5. Hansen Lind Meyer Inc., in the amount of
$2,200.00, for professional services re
Monroe County Correctional System Master
Plan.
6. Hansen Lind Meyer Inc., in the amount of
$3,392.48, for expense allowance re
Monroe County Correctional System Master
Plan.
7. Rosenman & Colin, in the amount of
$1,483.57, for professional services re
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Monroe County Translator.
8. Taylor, Brion, Buker & Greene, in the
amount of $360.00, for professional
services re Monroe County Translator.
9. Taylor, Brion, Buker & Greene, in the
amount of $14.11, for professional
services re Tom Pennekamp, et al v.
Proby, Wolfe & Craig.
10. Baptist Hospital, in the amount of
$19,541.96, for Trauma Care re Memo of
Understanding guaranteeing 80% of
charges for uninsured patients.
11. Baptist Hospital, in the amount of
$62,745.25, for Trauma Care re Memo of
Understanding guaranteeing 80% of
charges for uninsured patients.
12. Baptist Hospital, in the amount of
$58,709.66, for Trauma Care re Memo of
Understanding guaranteeing 80% of
charges for uninsured patients.
13. Frank Keevan & Son, Inc., in the amount
of $19,667.00, for Final Payment re
Hammock Drive, East Rockland Key.
14. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in
the amount of $22,931.97, for Road invoice
for July, 1989.
15. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in
the amount of $49.00, for professional
services re Monroe County v. Wainwright,
et ale
16. Frank Keevan & Son, Inc., in the amount
of $17,198.40, for Final Payment re Higgs
Beach pavillions.
17. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in
the amount of $4.37, for Final Payment for
professional services re White Street Pier
Revised Environmental Permit Application.
18. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in
the amount of $3,037.23, for Card Sound
Road and Toll District for the month of
July, 1989.
19. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in
the amount of $4,163.43, for professional
services re General Capital Projects
Services for the period of 7/1/89 through
7/31/89.
20. Victor N. DeCario & Associates, Inc., in
the amount of $1,405.97, for professional
services re Monroe County Geographic
Information System.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures:
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COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Richard
Hellman, Ph.D., in the amount of $750.00; Guillermo D.
Marcovici, M.D., in the amount of $700.00; Mental Health
'Care Center of the Lower Keys, in the amount of $270.00;
Tanju T. Mishara, Ph.D., in the amount of $350.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Maria Betancourt, in the
amount of $552.50; Larry Erskine, in the amount of $590.00;
Roberta S. Fine, in the amount of $350.00; Janine Gedmin, in
the amount of $1,100.85; Charles Milligan, in the amount of
$776.25; John P. Rotolo, in the amount of $861.67; Donald E.
Yates, in the amount of $250.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, State of Florida, in the amount of
$1,053.19.
EXTRADITION COSTS, J. Allison DeFoor, II, in the
amount of $15,944.25.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, A. J. Reporting Service,
in the amount of $1,152.50; Associated Court Reporters, in
the amount of $1,642.75; Billie Jean Fase, in the amount of
$30.00; Kathleen A. Fegers, in the amount of $3,741.00;
Florida Keys Reporting Service, in the amount of $300.00;
Nancy Maleske, in the amount of $681.75; Nichols and Hardy,
in the amount of $547.00.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, J. R. Alayon, in the
amount of $25.00; Juan Borges, in the amount of $180.00;
Serafin Calero, in the amount of $15.00; Juli Chandler, in
the amount of $280.00; Vivian Estrada-Mora, in the amount of
$145.00; Alexandra Ramos, in the amount of $50.00.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Ira D. Karmelin, in the amount
of $1,750.00. ----
WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance & Travel, in the
amount of $1,214.09; Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of
$290.00.
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #113817-#114799, in the
amount of $3,378,778.74.
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #294-#300, in
the amount of $70,69~25.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #878-#891, in the amount of
$145,428.rr:- -
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #556-#561, in
the amount of $94,058.04. - ----
ROAD ~ BRIDGE FUND, #572-#578, in the amount of
$340,886.~
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #1296-#1299, in the amount of
$342,832.36. ---
MSD - MARINE BANK (Marathon), #503-#507, in the
amount of $234,687.88.
MSD - PLEDGED FUNDS, #158-#160, in the amount of
$600,000.00.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #291-#292, in the amount of
$793.56.
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CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, i365-i370, in the amount of
$82,049.67.
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE, i329-i334, in the
amount of $262,926.79.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, i291-i294, in the amount of
$43,995.64.
WORKERS COMPENSATION, i2955-i2980, in the amount of
$41,020.62.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, i616-i618, in the
amount of $297,553.86.
TRANSLATOR FUND, i234-i237, in the amount of
$9,063.83.
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND, i49-i52, in the amount of
$11,438.36.
MARINERS HOSPITAL SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT, i56, in the
amount of $46.38.
PLANNING, BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT, PARKS &
BEACHES UNINCORPORATED, i212=i215, in the amount of
$234,772.25.
MONROE COUNTY UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT, i09, in
the amount of $36.63.
Board approved the following Budget Amendment for the
Sheriff for Fiscal Year 1989-1990:
Current Added
Account Budget Allocation Budget
Personal
Services $10,320,631.35 $ 23,000.00 $10,343,631.35
Operating
Expenses 3,705,897.48 162,000.00 3,867,897.48
Capital
Outlay 898,064.17 - 0 - 953,064.17
Contingency 55,000.00 - 0 - - 0 -
TOTAL $14,979,593.00 $185,000.00 $15,164,593.00
Purpose of foregoing Budget Amendment is to permit
Sheriff's Office to recruit, appoint, and train new
Detention Deputies for the new Plantation Key Jail
($35,000.00>, place the monies earned from invest-
ments ($150,000.00>, and move the Contingency Account
to the Capital Outlay Account
Board adopted the following Resolutiom concerning receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 545-1989
RESOLUTION NO. 545A-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is 1ncorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning transfer
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of funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 546-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Puto presented the Employee of the Month
Award for July to Pat McNeese, Biologist, Growth Management
Division.
Mayor Puto presented a Proclamation proclaiming
September 20, 1989 as ANNA TAYLOR DAY in Monroe County.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Mayor Puto to adopt the following Resolution requesting
State Senator Larry Plummer and State Representative Ron
Saunders to oppose cancellation of the State Comprehensive
Health Association Insurance Plan. Motion carried unani-
mously.
RESOLUTION NO. 547-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Mayor Puto and Sandra Higgs discussed the Tourist
Development Council's purchasing authorization concerning
Fiscal Year 1990's line item budget. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Mayor Puto to approve
the Tourist Development Council's request to be included in
the Monroe County Purchasing policies and Procedures.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Lytton and Mayor Puto made a presen-
tation of a Mayor's Proclamation in recognition of The
Honorable Temple Pent, Sr., the first permanent settler of
Key Vaca, to Paul Joseph Lytton, a descendant of Squire
Pent, and also made a presentation to Sheriff Allison DeFoor
on behalf of the Florida Keys Land Trust.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mayor Puto discussed a proposed Marathon Teen
Center Sublease with the Marathon Chamber of Commerce.
Members of the Student Council of Marathon High School
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Mayor Puto and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the following
Resolution authorizing execution of a Sublease Agreement
with the Marathon Chamber of Commerce concerning certain
property in Marathon for use as a Youth Center. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 548-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
John Bigler, Mr. Snow and Beth Barber of
Continental Express Airline addressed the Board. Gene Hall
of American Eagle Airline addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner
Jones to authorize the moving of the Airport Manager at
Marathon Airport and to accept the recommendation of the
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County Administrator to seek proposals for the newly-created
space, with the successful airline to pay for the remodeling
which would be included in their proposals. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Jones Yes
Commissioner Lytton No
Commissioner Stormont No
Mayor Puto Yes
Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to include a request for the
approval of the space of Continental Express at a Special
Meeting to be held at 4:00 p.m. on September 22nd in Key
West. Betty Vail of Marathon addressed the Board and
opposed this procedure. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Jones Yes
Commissioner Lytton No
Commissioner Stormont No
Mayor Puto Yes
Motion carried.
Commissioner Harvey discussed the Career Service
Council and a letter from member Grace Mannillo concerning
that Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to request the resignation of
Grace Mannillo from the Career Service Council. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Jones Yes
Commissioner Lytton No
Commissioner Stormont No
Mayor Puto No
Motion failed.
Commissioner Harvey discussed a Resolution con-
cerning the abortion issue in favor of the right for a woman
to choose. Ellie Crane, Betty Vail and Sandra Green
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey
and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to approve in concept
and to direct the County Attorney to prepare and the
Chairman to execute a Resolution on the abortion issue sup-
porting the the right of a woman to choose. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Jones No
Commissioner Lytton No
Commissioner Stormont Yes
Mayor Puto No
Motion failed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to adopt the following Resolution sup-
porting the restoration of the Key West Women's Club and
requesting and encouraging the State of Florida Division of
Historic Preservation to assist by providing grant funds
therefor. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 549-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the following
Trade Show Schedule for the Tourist Development Council:
Oct. 5-8
Oct. 13-17
Oct. 16-18
Oct. 23-27
Oct. 24-26
Oct. 29-
Nov. 3
Nov. 8-11
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
International Dive & Travel
Orlando
650
Reg. Est. Cost
2,000
Miami Boat Show
600
Travel Marketplace
Long Island, Northern New
Jersey, Westchester County,
Hartford
1,200
Travel Marketplace
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh,
Washington, D.C., Boston,
Providence
1,500
ASTA-World Congress Trade
Show - Miami
1,250
NTA - Salt Lake City, Utah
895
ACTA 10th Annual Trade Show
Halifax, Nova Scotia
440
per delegate
Nov. 11-15 Florida Encounter - Hollywood 1,150
Nov. 29- World Travel Market - London 4,200
Dec. 2
Jan. 11-13 Florida Huddle - Orlando 1,795
Jan. 18-21 DEMA 1,395
Feb. 15-21 49th Miami Int'l Boat Show TBA
Feb. 9-11 Suncoast - St. Petersburg 600
Mar. 3-7
Mar. 3-8
Mar. 24-25
Mar. 30-
Apr. 1
May 11-13
August
TBA
ABA
NTA
Travel South USA - Atlanta
500
ITM 1,175
The Time Orange County Travel 550
Show - Anaheim
Underwater Canada '90 420
Toronto
Our World Underwater - Chicago 450
Fabulous Florida Beach Bash TBA
Canada
TBA
TBA
2,000
3,000
3,000
2,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
9,000
3,000
4,000
1,500
1,500
1,800
3,000
1,700
1,500
1,500
2,000
2,000
2,000
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Seas pace
Reg. FY '91
450 2,000
1,000 3,500
TBA 2,000
TBA 2,000
TBA 2,000
TBA 2,000
TBA 2,000
Pow Wow
Reg. FY '91
Division of Tourism Recommendations:
ASAE - August/March
Washington/Baltimore Sales Blitz
Chicago Sales Blitz
New York Sales Blitz
Texas Sales Blitz
Motion carried unanimously. The County Administrator
discussed the Board's previous action concerning purchasing
and the Tourist Development Council. Motion was made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Mayor Puto to establish
the Tourist Development Council Administrator as a Division
Director for the purposes of application of the Monroe
County Purchasing Policies and Procedures with purchasing
authority up to $10,000.00 and anything over $10,000.00 to
be approved by the County Administrator in accordance with
the Procedures. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Lytton discussed a letter received
from United States Senator Bob Graham concerning the
Department of Housing and Urban Development planned grants
to aid in establishing or enhancing youth sport clubs at
public housing sites with identified severe drug problems.
Commissioner Lytton addressed the Board regarding
the Florida Department of Community Affairs' announcement of
a funding cycle for the Florida Affordable Housing
Demonstration Loan Program.
Commissioner Lytton discussed a letter received
from the Florida Department of Community Affairs concerning
the acquisition of Crawl Key.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Mayor Puto to adopt the following Resolution authorizing
execution of an Amendment to an Agreement for Baker Act
Matching Funds by and between the Board of County
Commissioners and the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys,
Inc. concerning funding for Fiscal Year 1988/89. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 550-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Randy Ludacer, County Attorney, discussed the
appointment and term of Planning Commission member John
Scharch. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and
seconded by Mayor Puto to ratify the appointment of John
Scharch to the Planning Commission for a full term. Motion
carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to continue to the next Regular
Meeting in Key West consideration of Tourist Development
Council expenditures in the amount of $3,520.65 to Tinsley
Advertising. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
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by Commissioner Harvey to continue to the next Regular
Meeting in Key West consideration of deletion of items from
MSD's inventory. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing execution of a renewal of a Lease Agreement with
the United States Postal Service for office space at 323
Fleming Street, Key West. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 551-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Mayor Puto to amend the proposed Agreement For Risk
Management and Insurance Consulting Services with Interisk
Corporation by changing the next to last sentence of the
last paragraph on Page 1 of the Agreement to read "CLIENT
shall be charged for actual hours expended, not to exceed
$8,000.00." and to then adopt the following Resolution
authorizing execution of the amended Agreement For Risk
Management and Insurance Consulting Services by and between
the Board of County Commissioners and Interisk Corporation.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 552-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to authorize payment of
a refund in the amount of $75.00 to Ted or Rose Brown
inasmuch as a dual payment had been made. Motion carried
unanimously.
MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICT (WASTE)
Bill Neron of the Solid Waste Group addressed the
Board concerning their negotiations with the Garbage
Franchisees concerning new Franchise Agreements. Charles
Aguero, MSD Director, addressed the Board. No action was
taken.
Mr. Aguero discussed a screening machine and front-
end loader. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to authorize the purchase
of a screening machine and front-end loader. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Aguero discussed the Consent Orders for both
Key Largo and Long Key Landfills in light of the Board's
refusal to purchase Crawl Key.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Mayor Puto to approve a Final Payment on the
first Contract to the Solid Waste Group in the amount of
$6,800.00. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Jones Yes
Commissioner Lytton Yes
Commissioner Stormont Yes
Mayor Puto Yes
Motion carried.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Mayor Puto to adopt the following Resolution regarding
the placement of a lien for non-payment of a delinquent
assessment for the cost of clearing and/or mowing the pro-
perty owned by Bradley J. and Marleen Ann Whetstone at B-19
Eighth Avenue, Stock Island. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 553-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to adopt the following
Resolution authorizing execution of an Agreement with
Advanced Fabrication Industries, Inc. for refabrication and
installation of access ladders and platforms for incinerator
units. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 554-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Mr. Aguero discussed the proposed Lease Agreement
with William Cullen concerning property located on Key
Largo. Joy Lindskold addressed the Board. Motion was made
by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Lytton
to adopt the following Resolution authorizing execution of a
Lease Agreement with William Cullen concerning the parcel of
unimproved land located on Key Largo. Motion carried unani-
mously.
RESOLUTION NO. 555-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by
Mayor Puto to adopt the following Resolution directed to
Florida Department of Transportation requesting north-south
turnoff lanes at the aforementioned property being leased
from William Cullen. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 556-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Fred Tittle, attorney representing seven of the
Garbage Franchisees, and co-counsel John Bigler representing
Florida Disposal, addressed the Board.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
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Peter Horton, Assistant County Administrator,
discussed numerous lease renewals at the Airports. He also
briefly discussed the situation at the Marathon Fuel Farm.
Joy Linskold of the Highway Beautification
Committee addressed the Board concerning proposed Sign
Regulation enforcement. The Board discussed the proposal
for a Sign Regulation Enforcement Department. Motion was
made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to not fund the proposal. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
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Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Jones Yes
Commissioner Lytton No
Commissioner Stormont No
Mayor Puto No
Motion failed. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
that Staff bring back to the September 22nd meeting the abi-
lity to incorporate this concept into the County Budget for
1989/90. During discussion, the motion was withdrawn.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Lytton to approve the proposal in concept, sub-
ject to the provision of necessary funding and also subject
to the County Attorney's opinion concerning the program.
During discussion, Commissioner Lytton withdrew his second.
After further discussion, Commissioner Lytton reinstituted
his second to the motion and roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Jones No
Commissioner Lytton Yes
Commissioner Stormont Yes
Mayor Puto Yes
Motion carried.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Donald Craig, Assistant County Administrator,
discussed the draft of the Monthly Status Report to the
Administration Commission.
He also advised that there would be a meeting in
Big Pine for the focal point planning process on November
2nd at 7:00 p.m. at a site to be determined.
Mr. Craig advised that the DCA would be in Monroe
County October 10th and 11th to kick off the 9J5
Comprehensive Plan process.
Mr. Craig advised that the Governor would be re-
appointing the Resource Planning Committee. Motion was made
by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Mayor Puto to appoint
Commissioner Lytton to the Resource Planning Committee.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Craig advised that the effective date of the
approved Rule changes will be as of October 1, 1989. He
also discussed the DCA Workshops to be held on the Second
Round Amendments on November 6th, 7th and 8th. Motion was
made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to extend the Fourth Round Amendments submission date
to November 15th. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Craig briefly discussed a study of traffic
capacities.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing execution of an Addendum to the existing
Agreement with BRW, Inc. concerning the completion of the
Comprehensive Plan, with the inclusion of the following
clauses, and to waive provisions of the Purchasing Policies
and Procedures:
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" represents that it presently
has no interest and shall not acquire any interest,
direct or indirect, which would conflict in any
manner with the performance of services required
to be performed under this agreement as provided
in Section 122.311, et seq., Florida Statutes.
" further represents that, in
the performance of the agreement, no persons
having any such interest shall be employed and
are so bound.
" shall promptly notify the
COUNTY in writing by certified mail of all
potential conflicts of interest for any
prospective business association, interest or
other circumstance which may influence or appear
to influence 's judgment or
quality of services being provided hereunder.
Such written notification shall identify the
prospective business association, interest or
circumstances, the nature of work that
may undertake and request an
opinion of the COUNTY as to whether the
association, interest or circumstance would, in
the opinion of the COUNTY, constitute a conflict
of interest if entered into by
The COUNTY agrees to notify of
its opinion by certified mail within 30 days of
receipt of notification by If
in the opinion of the COUNTY, the prospective
business association, interest, or circumstance
would not constitute a conflict of interest by
, the County shall so state in
the notification and shall, at
his option, enter into said association,
interest or circumstance and it shall be deemed
not in conflict of interest with respect to
services provided to the COUNTY by
under the terms of this agreement.
"Further, such conflict provisions shall
extend to and its subcontractors
for a period of two years beyond termination of
this agreement."
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Jones No
Commissioner Lytton Yes
Commissioner Stormont Yes
Mayor Puto Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 557-1989
See Res. Book No. 82 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
George Harper, Assistant County Administrator,
discussed proposed changes to the County's Group Insurance
Plan. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner Lytton to postpone this matter to September 22nd
at the 4:00 p.m. Special Meeting in order to allow the Clerk
sufficient time to review the material. Motion carried unanimously
The Board clarified the transfer of Tourist
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Development Council surplus property (Smart Modem 1200,
County *11201-9) to the Data Processing Department.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Reggie Paros, Assistant County Administrator,
discussed improvements to buildings and negotiations with
the individual departments for agreements to formalize the
obligations of both the County and the individual depart-
ments. No further action was taken.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Dent Pierce, Assistant County Administrator,
discussed the request to move some houses to the Crane Point
property.
Mr. Pierce also advised the Board that the improve-
ments needed to close Higgs Beach to vehicular traffic after
hours would range between $4,000.00 and $5,000.00.
The Assistant County Administrator discussed a
letter from Keys Country Realtors concerning the proposed
purchase of the Desert Palm Hotel adjacent to County pro-
perty in Plantation Key. Motion was made by Commissioner
Jones and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to authorize the
obtaining of two appraisals on the property known as the
Desert Palm Hotel in Plantation Key. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Mr. Pierce discussed work at Card Sound Bridge by
The Brewer Company and recommended a Change Order. Motion
was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to approve a Change Order with The Brewer Company for
work at Card Sound Bridge adding thirty-seven days to the
contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Consulting Engineer
Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan
discussed the Boot Key Bridge. Mr. Harris also advised the
Board that the Beach Advisory Board would be conducting a
reception and cocktail party at West Martello Tower from
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Pat Rebull of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan
addressed the Board concerning the issue of a Change Order
at one of the Marathon AlP Projects. The Board directed
that Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan request clarification
from the Florida Department of Transportation concerning the
design of the project and the funding being recommended for
their "enhancement". Motion was made by Commissioner Jones
and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to return this matter
to Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan for the firm to defend
their design with the various funding sources. During
discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was made by
Commissioner Jones requesting the County Attorney to con-
tact the head of FOOT and request clarification of the
issues. During discussion, motion was withdrawn. Motion
was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Jones directing the Engineers to issue a Stop
Work Order on the Apron portion of the project only and
directing the Consulting Engineers to resolve the issue con-
cerning the design and also expressing the Board's concern
about the ambiguity of comments from FOOT concerning this
project. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to approve a Change Order to The
Brewer Company on the Key West International Airport
"Expand, Sealcoat and Stripe Commercial Service Apron and
Cargo Parking Apron" Project, subject to the County
Attorney, FAA and FDOT approval. Motion carried unani-
mously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Tom Brown, County Administrator, discussed a
meeting with interested citizens concerning Key Deer
Boulevard on Big Pine Key. Henry Morgenstern addressed the
Board concerning certain recommendations to protect the Key
Deer from road kills. Motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Stormont directing the
County to assist in clearing the right-of-way along Key Deer
Boulevard according to the request of the Key Deer Alliance.
Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Mayor Puto to authorize a bike path
from Watson Boulevard to Port Pine Heights to be placed in
the 5-Year Road Plan and prioritized accordingly. Motion
carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Mayor Puto directing Public Works
to place "caution" signs to draw attention to possible
hazards for the Key Deer in accordance with all applicable
laws and regulations. Motion carried unanimously. Motion
was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to pursue the utilization of reflector
devices to warn the Key Deer of the existence of a hazardous
road and to investigate possible funding sources. Motion
carried unanimously. Motion was made by Mayor Puto and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton directing the County
Administrator to meet with the Sheriff concerning the place-
ment of a deputy and a car within the funding available in
the recent Budget Amendment adopted by the Board concerning
the Sheriff's Budget. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Jones No
Commissioner Lytton Yes
Commissioner Stormont Yes
Mayor Puto Yes
Motion carried.
Mr. Brown discussed a letter from Fish and wildlife
Service concerning the recent proposal of the Lower Keys
rabbit as an endangered species.
The County Administrator discussed a letter from
the Monroe County Fine Arts Council requesting a workshop
concerning the directions for the use of the $75,000.00
allocation from TOC funds and also possible office space.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Lytton to allocate the space to be vacated by
the Historic Preservation Board to the Monroe County Fine
Arts Council as soon as that occurs. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Mr. Brown discussed Mr. Martin Firestone of
Mullen, Connor & Rhyne who would be used to assist the
County in negotiation of a franchise agreement with the
cable television companies. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to approve the
request. Motion carried unanimously.
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The County Administrator discussed the responses to
an RFQ issued by the Jail Advisory Committee. On the basis
of responses to the RFQ, he recommended that an RFP be
issued to two firms: Corrections Corporation of America and
Wackenhut Corrections Corporation. Motion was made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner stormont to
authorize the issuance of an RFP to Corrections Corporation
of America and Wackenhut Corrections Corporation in accor-
dance with the recommendations of the County Administrator
and that the responses to the RFP be reviewed by the Jail
Advisory Committee who would then make a recommendation to
the Board of County Commissioners. Motion carried unani-
mously.
COUNTY CLERK
Danny Kolhage, Clerk, advised the Board that the
Board's previous action deferring the decision on modifica-
tions to the Group Insurance Plan to the September 22nd
meeting would not allow sufficient time for examination of
the proposals. Therefore, the Clerk advised that the Board
should take whatever action they deemed appropriate and
that, regardless of the Board's action, he would review the
modifications in light of the financial status of the Self-
Insurance Fund. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to reconsider the Board's
previous action deferring the decision on modifications to
the Group Insurance Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve the following recommendations
as contained in the September 15th memorandum from Stella
Otto, Coordinator of Employee Benefits Section:
"Rates per employee be increased from
$190.50 to $237.00 per month. This will
be a 24% increase.
"Dependent coverage rates from $57.90 per
payday to $63.69 per payday. This is a
10% increase, $5.79 per payday.
"Gallagher Bassett rates $9.30 per
employee per month, increased from $5.43
per employee per month. This is for
administration of the Group/Health Plan
which now includes the Dental administra-
tion previously done by Sun Life of Canada.
"Increase Group Insurance deductible from
$100.00 to $200.00 per person per year.
Increase family deductible from $200.00
to $400.00 per family per year.
"Increase Group Insurance co-insurance
from 80%/20% - $2,500 to 80%/20% -
$5,000 per person per year."
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to approve the Minutes of
the following meetings of the Board of County Commissioners:
August 9th, August 29th, and August 30th; except to change
the word "drainage" to the word "aeration" on Page QQ-008
wit~ regard,to the advertising of the proposed Ordinance.
Mot~on carr~ed unanimously.
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There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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