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02/12/1990 Regular RR 055 Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Monday, February 12, 1990 Key West A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 1:00 p.m. on the above date at the City Commission Chambers in Key West. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner Douglas Jones, Commissioner Eugene Lytton, and Mayor John Stormont. Commissioner Puto arrived later in the meeting. Also present were Rosalie L. Connolly, Deputy Clerk; Randy Ludacer, County Attorney; Tom Brown, County Administrator; County Staff; members of the Press and Radio; and the general public. Mayor Stormont announced that Commissioner Puto was attending a hearing in Marathon and would arrive later. All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Jones requested a Point of Personal Privilege and presented a brief case to the Mayor. Commissioner Jones advised that this case was paid for from his own funds. SOUNDING BOARD Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Jones to postpone until later in the day the discussion regarding the Coastal Barrier Relief Fund so that the representatives thereof could be present. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Puto absent from the meeting. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to transfer from tomorrow's Agenda to today's Agenda the item concerning recognition of Helen Levitt. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Puto not present. The meeting of the Board of County Commissioners recessed. * * * * * DISTRICT #1 LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT --- BOARD OF GOVERNORS The Board of Governors of District #l Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present and answering to roll call were Mickey Feiner, Hal Halenza, Eugene Lytton, John Stormont, and Chairman Michael Puto. RR 056 Commissioner Feiner addressed the Board and read a statement for the record concerning the escalating costs of the District. Reggie paros, Director of the Division of Public Safety, and Commissioner Halenza then addressed the Board. During discussion, the County Attorney was directed to prepare for the Board of Governors and the Board of County Commissioners appropriate guidance and opinions as far as the monetary responsibility and statutory obligations of a political entity. After further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Halenza and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to adopt the following Resolution authorizing execu- tion of an Agreement between the City of Layton and the Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District concerning providing housing for two fire/rescue vehicles in the Layton City Hall. Roll call vote was unanimous. RESOLUTION NO. 100-1990 See Res. Book No. 88 which is incorporated herein by reference. There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District adjourned. * * * * * The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all Commissioners present. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS The Board entered into a discussion concerning the Port Advisory Committee's report on the Marine Sanctuary Bill. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Mayor Stormont to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of transmittal forwarding the data from the Public Education Workshops concerning the Marine Sanctuary Bill to the atten- tion of the Bill's sponsor, United States Representative Dante B. Fascell, and to the other Congressional delegates, indicating that the data is being forwarded for their cogni- zance and action and that, at the moment, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners is not in a position to take a position on the Bill. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Harvey introduced Mel Levitt and mem- bers of the Key West Garden Club to the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolution authorizing a gazebo to be built at West Martello Tower/Joe Allen Garden Center by the Key West Garden Club and that it be designated THE HELEN LEVITT MEMORIAL GAZEBO. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 101-1990 See Res. Book No. 88 which is incorporated herein by reference. Mel Levitt addressed the Board. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR The Board entered into a discussion regarding the Management and Services Agreement with Wackenhut Corrections Corporation for jail privatization services. Sheriff DeFoor and George Zoley of Wackenhut addressed the Board. Motion RR 057 was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Puto that the Monroe County Sheriff be designated as the Chief Correctional Officer. Roll call vote was unanimous. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Puto to accept the recommendation of Sheriff DeFoor and designate Major Michael Somberg as the Contract Monitor. Roll call vote was unanimous. Tom Brown, County Administrator, addressed the Board concerning items set out in proposed Amendment Number One to the Agreement. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to accept the recommendation of the County Administrator and Sheriff to approve and authorize execution of the Management and Services Agreement with Wackenhut Corrections Corporation for jail privatization services. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Harvey Yes Commissioner Jones Yes Commissioner Lytton No Commissioner Puto Yes Commissioner Stormont Yes Motion carried. Motion was then made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve and authorize execution of Amendment Number One to the Management and Services Agreement with Wackenhut Corrections Corporation. Roll call vote was unanimous. The County Adminisrator discussed the Contract with Morrison-Knudsen/Gerrits for construction program management services. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve and authorize execution of AIA Document 8801 between the Board of County Commissioners and Morrison-Knudsen/Gerrits for construction program management services. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was then made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to approve and authorize execution of Amendment #l to the AIA Document 8801 with Morrison-Knudsen/ Gerrits. Motion carried unanimously. SOUNDING BOARD Penny perian addressed the Board regarding the Coastal Barriers Improvement Act. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to request Commissioner Lytton to formulate a Resolution setting out the County's position on this matter and bring the same back to the Board for approval. Motion carried unanimously. Mike Barr, Mike Fagan, and representatives of Fleishman-Hillard addressed the Board regarding the Coastal Barrier Relief Fund. A report on the activities of the past year was presented to the Board for their consideration and future comments (NO COPY OF THIS REPORT WAS GIVEN TO THE CLERK FOR THE RECORD). Penny perian of the Coalition For Big pine Education And Recreation and Bill Lemon of the Big Pine Athletic Association addressed the Board regarding possible property acquisition for the expansion of Jack Watson Memorial Field on Big Pine Key. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Puto to give authority to the County Administrator to seek appraisals on the available parcels of property, obtain RR 058 pertinent environmental assessments, and report back to the Board. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing was held regarding the Part 150 Noise Study for the Key West International Airport prepared by Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. and Aviation Planning Associates, Inc. Proof of publication was entered into the record. Ron Herron, Interim City Manager, requested that the County Commission take no unilateral action on this Study until the City Commission has had an opportunity to review the Study and discuss it with the County. The following individuals addressed the Board: Drew Daniluk of AvPlan, Jim Robinson of Last Stand, Dan McClure, Jim Farrell, Vern Pokorski, City Commissioner Sally Lewis, Mike McCarty of Air Transport Association, George Halloran, Howard Crane, Joan Langley, Mike Hunt, Ray Blazevig, Marsha Gordon, Judith Kazantzis, Bill Bolling, John Reid, Jackie Beck, Joan Borel, City Commissioner Harry Powell, Molly Leeds. Motion was made by Mayor Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to refer this material to the City Commission for their review and input concerning recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. * * * * *