05/30/1990 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, May 30, 1990
Key Colony Beach
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. on the above date
in the City Hall at Key Colony Beach. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Douglas Jones, Commissioner
Eugene Lytton, Commissioner Michael Puto, and Mayor John
Stormont. Absent from the meeting was Commissioner
Wilhelmina Harvey. Also present were Danny L. 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 Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to approve the following items by
unanimous consent:
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board authorized travel for any County Commissioner to
attend the NACO Convention on Miami Beach from July 13 - 17,
1990.
Board approved in concept the final draft of the Agreement
between the Public Health Trust, University of Miami School
of Medicine, Monroe County and Upper Keys Health Care Taxing
District for Upper Keys trauma victims.
Board adopted the following Resolution acknowledging the
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) Volunteer
Response Group.
RESOLUTION NO. 283-1990
See Res. Book No. 91 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board authorized travel for any County Commissioner to the
Florida Association of Counties' Board of Directors Meeting
on June 22, 1990 in Palm Beach.
Board approved the request of the Greater Marathon Chamber
of Commerce to use Sombrero Beach/Wanda Switlik Park for
their annual Fourth of July celebration, contingent upon
proper insurance and schedule availability.
Board approved Contract for Sale and Purchase with Terri L.
Stiglitz, Seller, in the amount of $104,000.00 for Tract lC
of pine Key Acres in Section 23, Township 66 South, Range 29
East, Big Pine Key.
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Board adopted the following Resolution requesting the state
Legislature to fund an independent study to determine the
critical issues concerning the School Funding Formula.
RESOLUTION NO. 284-1990
See Res. Book No. 91 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board authorized Southern Bell's use of the County Seal on
their telephone directories.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Board approved and authorized execution of an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Key West concerning distribution
of the six cent gas tax proceeds.
Board approved funds being given to the Tax Collector in the
amount of $465.07 so that he may make refunds to certain
taxpayers in the Cross Key Lighting District.
Board approved and authorized execution of a Satisfaction of
the Notice of Deferred Payment of Impact Fees filed by
Donald L. Preston, Sr. and Joyce L. Preston on February 25,
1988 concerning Lots 13 and 14, Block 8, Indian Mound
Estates, Sugarloaf Key, in the amount of $2,095.82.
Board authorized approval of the Assignment of the ComAir,
Inc. Marathon Airport Terminal counter lease to Nashville
Eagle, Inc. d/b/a American Eagle.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No.
1 with D-N-G Inc. d/b/a David Electric for an increase in
contract price of $420.00 for remodeling the exterior public
restrooms at the Courthouse.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No.
2 with D-N-G Inc. d/b/a David Electric for an increase in
contract price of $580.00 for remodeling the exterior public
restrooms at the Courthouse.
Board approved removal of the following surplus property
from the inventory of the County Administrator:
0100-141
Canon Calculator
Board approved and authorized execution of Business Lease
with F. James Chaplin and Bettye B. Chaplin for office
space, second floor, Chaplin Building, Marathon.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
transfer of funds. f
RESOLUTION NO. 285-1990
RESOLUTION NO. 286-1990
RESOLUTION NO. 287-1990
RESOLUTION NO. 288-1990
See Res. Book No. 91 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
amendment of Resolution No. 119-1990 passed and adopted by
the Board of County Commissioners at a Regular Meeting held
on the 13th day of February 1990, providing that certain
named Code Enforcement Officers are vested with the power to
issue citations and notices to appear in County Court for
violations of the Monroe County Code.
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RESOLUTION NO. 289-1990
See Res. Book No. 91 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved and authorized execution of Sign Lease with
Dynasty Express Corp. d/b/a General Rent A Car for installa-
tion of a sign at the Marathon Airport.
Board approved and authorized execution of Sign Lease with
Hawk's Cay Resort and Marina for installation of a sign at
the Marathon Airport.
Board approved and authorized execution of Service Agreement
with Florida Disposal Company concerning services at Key
West International Airport for garbage pick-up.
Board authorized removal of the following surplus property
from the inventory of the Risk Management Department of the
Management Services Division:
0801-37
NCR Computer
Board accepted Staff recommendation to approve the request
of Criss Productions, Inc. to use Higgs Beach from July 19th
through July 25th for the filming of the Goldie Hawn movie,
"Criss Cross", contingent upon proper insurance and
security.
Board accepted Staff recommendation to approve the request
of the Florida Highway Patrol to use Higgs Beach on July 8th
and July 10th, contingent upon proper insurance.
Board authorized removal of the following surplus property
from the inventory of the Key West Library:
No Serial
Number
Air Conditioner
Advertisements
Board approved advertising for public hearing a proposed
Ordinance amending Section 12-7, Monroe County Code, in
order to repeal the requirement that the County Zoning
Director approve applications for occupational licenses in
order to check the proposed business site for zoning
appropriateness; amending Section 12-7, Monroe County Code,
in order to repeal the requirement that an occupational
license cannot be issued for a site which already has an
existing occupational license unless certain conditions are
met; amending Section 12-7, Monroe County Code, in order to
repeal the requirement that no occupational license may be
issued to a person required to contract for solid waste ser-
vice unless that person can produce proof of a valid solid
waste service contract; providing for severability; pro-
viding for repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith;
providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code; and
providing an effective date.
Board approved advertising for public hearing a proposed
Ordinance imposing an additional one cent gas tax in Monroe
County, including the cities, for the purpose of funding a
transportation system and related facilities and the cost of
acquisition, construction, reconstruction and maintenance of
roads and streets; providing that a portion of the tax pro-
ceeds may be distributed by interlocal agreement to any or
all of the cities in the County; providing for a referendum
as to whether the tax should be imposed; providing for
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severability; providing for repeal of all Ordinances incon-
sistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the
Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date.
THE BOARD RECONSIDERED THE ABOVE
ITEM LATER IN THE MEETING
Board authorized advertising a call for sealed bids for one
Water Tanker Fire Apparatus for MSTD No.6.
Board authorized advertising for sealed bids for the
installation of Daymarkers to mark Ramrod Entrance Channel.
Board authorized advertisng for sealed bids for a new 36"
Rotating Beacon and Tower at Key West International Airport.
Appointments
Board approved the appointment of Marvin Schindler to the
Marathon Civic Center/Auditorium Review Committee (in lieu
of Alan Schmidt).
Flood Variances
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Dr. Allen Adeeb for a detached garage enclosure of
greater than 299 square feet (with no plumbing, electrical
or mechanical equipment located therein) below base flood
elevation on Lot 1, Block 1, Indian Harbor, Plantation Key;
Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone AE 8' ,
Panel 113lF.
Refunds
Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of
$1,450.00 to Tittle & Tittle inasmuch as it has been deter-
mined that there was excess property owner notification.
Board authorized payment of refund in the amount of $750.00
to Inn Resorts, Inc. inasmuch as there was no requirement
for a time extension for Minor Conditional Development Order
13-89.
Miscellaneous
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 290-1990
See Res. Book No. 91 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution amending and supple-
menting its Resolution No. 801-1989 adopted December 21,
1989 authorizing the issuance of a Special Obligation Note,
Series 1989, in the principal amount of $987,000; modifying
the list of equipment to be purchased with proceeds of said
Note; and providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 291-1990
See Res. Book No. 91 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board authorized advertising for public hearing a proposed
Ordinance amending Section 2{B) of Ordinance No. 010-1990
pertaining to procurement ethics within the Monroe County
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Government in order to correct a scrivenor's error therein;
providing for severability; providing for repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incor-
poration into the Monroe County Code; and providing an
effective date.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board approved and authorized execution of an Employment
Agreement with Suzanne Hutton as Assistant County Attorney.
Board adopted the following Resolution setting the date,
time and place for a Public Hearing concerning the proposed
abandonment of certain roads in Boca Chica Ocean Shores
Subdivision, Geiger Key, Monroe County.
RESOLUTION NO. 292-1990
See Res. Book No. 91 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Planning
Board adopted the following Resolution relating to compre-
hensive land use planning and providing for public par-
ticipation procedures in the comprehensive planning process.
RESOLUTION NO. 293-1990
See Res. Book No. 91 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Board approved amendment to Southern Bell contracts with an
additional amount of $60,607.75, said amendment to be
brought back to the Board for final execution authorization.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Fire Marshal
Board authorized the purchase of portable hand-held radios
with related accessories for MSTD No. 6 from Motorola
Communications, Inc. at GSA contract prices for a total of
$3,623.04.
Emergency Medical Services
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing execution
of an E.M.S. County Grant Application and related Request
For Grant Distribution to the Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services of the State of Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 294-1990
See Res. Book No. 91 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Facilities Maintenance
Board authorized advertising for sealed bids for Janitorial
Services at the Public Service Building, Stock Island.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved and authorized payment of the following
invoices:
1. Paul J. Sher Trophies, in the amount
of $100.00, for professional services
for a plaque for Roscoe and Alysan
Meadows (from Promotional Account).
2. H. W. Beyer Funeral Homes, Inc., in
the amount of $527.40, for professional
services re Pauper Burial.
3. Rosenman & Colin, in the amount of
$3,991.89, for professional services
re County Translator System.
Board approved and authorized execution of Amendment Number
Two to the Management and Services Agreement for Detention
Facilities between Monroe County and Wackenhut Corrections
Corporation concerning jail privatization services.
Board approved the Administrative Procedures of the Florida
Keys Council for the Handicapped.
Board accepted Council's recommendation to appoint the
following persons to the Monroe County Fine Arts Council:
Ted Miscella - for a two-year term,
replacing Randy Strickland
whose term expires 9/30/92
Beverly Middleton - for a two-year term,
replacing Ron Feguson
whose term expires 9/30/92
Gloria Goodman - for a one-year term,
replacing Paul Stevick
whose term expires 9/30/91
Marsha Howard - for an interim term,
replacing Glen Cooper
whose term expires 9/30/90
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Peter M.
Bursten, Ph.D., in the amount of $1,100.00; Richard Hellman,
Ph.D., in the amount of $400.00; Guillermo D. Marcovici,
Ph.D., in the amount of $400.00; Mental Health Care Center
of the Lower Keys, in the amount of $200.00; Tanju T.
Mishara, Ph.D., in the amount of $550.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Mary Varden Brook, in
the amount of $4,000.00; Roberta S. Fine, in the amount of
$3,050.27; Janine Gedmin, in the amount of $417.35; Franklin
D. Greenman, in the amount of $300.00; Leonard F. Mikul, in
the amount of $387.50; James Pilafian, in the amount of
$1,264.70; John P. Rotolo, in the amount of $42.50; Timothy
N. Thomes, in the amount of $350.00.
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COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $602.00; Kathleen A. Fegers, in
the amount of $8,365.50; Florida Keys Reporting, in the
amount of $502.75; Kerns & Gradillas, Inc., in the amount of
$659.50; Amy Landry, in the amount of $2,932.20; Nancy J.
Maleske, in the amount of $57.00; Nichols & Hardy, in the
amount of $21,474.00; Parliamentary Reporting of Florida,
Inc., in the amount of $846.55; Lisa Roeser, in the amount
of $97.50.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, J. R. Alayon, in the
amount of $315.00; Berlitz Translation Services, in the
amount of $150.00; Juan Borges, in the amount of $470.00;
Juli Barish, in the amount of $175.00; Alexandra Ramos, in
the amount of $90.00.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Ira D. Karmelin, in the amount
of $3,250.00. ----
WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance & Travel, in the
amount of $2,192.84; Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of
$195.00.
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #127203-#127206, #127712-
#128914, in the amount of~244,887.50.
GENERAL MONEY MARKET FUND, Barnett Bank, #12, in
the amount of $69,335.01. ----
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #330-#332, in
the amount of $62,63~10. ----
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #980-#984, in the amount of
$1,361,453.93.- ----
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #607-#610, in
the amount of $43,001.10. - ----
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #607-#609, in the amount of
$192,93l.~ - ----
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #1391-#1399, in the amount of
$591,362.76. ---
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS 701-711, #542-#545, in the
amount of-s203,062.40.
MSD - PLEDGED FUNDS, #185, in the amount of
$500,000.00.
MSD AQUISITION FUND 105, #001-#004, in the amount
of $32,333.00. ---- ---
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, #422-#423, in the amount of
$122,336.48.
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE, #376-#382, in the
amount of $411,720.91.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, #324-#326, in the amount of
$36,992.0S:--
WORKERS COMPENSATION, #3260-#3284, in the amount of
$124,862.91.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #645, #646, #648, in
the amount of $304,165.74.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #622-#267, in the amount of
$4,355.66.
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND, #81-#83, in the amount of
$66,945.4r:--
PLANNING, BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT, PARKS &
BEACHES UNINCORPORATED, #248-#250, in the amount of
$468,001.85.
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT, #35-#37, in the amount
of $5,938.15.
Board approved execution of and authorized the Tax Collector
to issue Duplicate Tax Sale Certificate (Original No. 1206
dated June 1, 1983 in the sum of $295.90) to John D. Hudson.
Board approved execution of and authorized the Tax Collector
to issue Duplicate Tax Sale Certificate <original No. 979
dated May 23, 1984 in the sum of $299.95) to John D. Hudson.
Board approved execution of and authorized the Tax Collector
to issue Duplicate Tax Sale Certificate (Original No. 1583
dated May 21, 1986 in the sum of $326.75) to John D. Hudson.
AWARD OF BIDS
Board was advised of receipt of the following bids for
Refurbishment of one 1978 American LaFrance Pumper for
Municipal Service Taxing District No.6:
Southern Coach $114,780.00
American LaFrance $155,162.00
Board accepted recommendation of Staff to award bid in the
amount of $114,780.00 to Southern Coach, Inc., being the
lower bidder and in conformance with specifications.
Board was advised of receipt of the following bids for
Roadway Improvements, Big Pine Key Roads III - Alternate #2
Thermoplastic Striping:
General Asphalt Company $122,184.00
Brewer Company of Florida $146,675.30
Board accepted recommendation of Staff to award bid in the
amount of $122,184.00 to General Asphalt.
Board authorized re-advertising a Call for Bids for
Janitorial Services for the Justice Building, Jackson
Square.
Board accepted Staff's recommendation to award the bid for
Pest Control Services - Lower Keys to the only bidder, Keys
Pest Control, in the amount of $5,760.00 per year.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $90,857.83 (Input Date 5/7/90),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $36,861.75 (Input Date 5/7/90),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
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Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $161,101.04 (Input Date 5/7/90),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $16,525.55 (Input Date 5/8/90),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $4,259.37 (Input Date 5/8/90),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $15,398.63 (Input Date 5/8/90),
subject to final invoice approval by the County Finance
Department.
Board adopted the following Resolutions transferring funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 295-1990
RESOLUTION NO. 296-1990
See Res. Book No. 91 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved the Request For Proposal for an Umbrella
Organization.
THE BOARD RECONSIDERED THE
ABOVE ITEM LATER IN MEETING
Board approved $200,000.00, District II Summer/Fall 1990
Marketing Program.
Board approved $15,000.00, District I, Third Penny, Special
Events for Christmas By The Sea.
Board approved $35,000.00, District I, Third Penny, Bricks &
Mortar, contingent on funds being available, for Lighthouse
Restoration Project Phase III.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Presentation of the March Employee of the Month
Award was made to Clifford Lebo, Plant Mechanic, Municipal
Service District.
A Proclamation proclaiming the week of June 3 - 9,
1990 as National Safe Boating Week was made to Kay Graddick
and members of the Marathon Power Squadron.
Mayor Stormont and the Board discussed the report
of the Department of Transportation concerning use of impact
fees and other funds. Motion was made by Commissioner
Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Jones to consider par-
ticipation on a case-by-case basis by Interlocal Agreement
with DOT for funding of improvements to US 1 up to and
including a fifty-fifty share when it is particularly
demonstrable to have a beneficial effect to Monroe County
and that those items would be prioritized by Monroe County
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and not the Department of Transportation. Motion carried
unanimously. Staff was directed to work with DOT's Region
Six to identify existing and future possible moratorium
areas in Monroe County.
Mayor Stormont discussed a future joint meeting
with the City of Key West and the Board of County
Commissioners. With the approval of the Commission, the
Mayor called a Special Meeting for June 14th at 9:00 a.m. at
City Hall in Key West to discuss solid waste issues.
Mayor Stormont discussed the request for assistance
in funding for hurricane shutters for Old City Hall in Key
West. Stephen Nichols of the Historic Florida Keys
Preservation Board addressed the Commission. Motion was
made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner
Puto to authorize an Interlocal Agreement with the Historic
Florida Keys Preservation Board in the amount of $25,000.00
on a matching fund basis for the installation of hurricane
shutters on Old City Hall and to include a commitment for
the use of that facility as a hurricane refuge, funding to
come from the most appropriate source. Roll call vote was
unanimous with Commissioner Jones abstaining due to a
conflict of interest.
Commissioner Jones discussed the forthcoming Budget
Hearings and procedures.
Commissioner Jones advised that he did indeed
testify before a Congressional Committee on the proposal for
a Marine Sanctuary in Monroe County pursuant to the Board's
direction.
Lucien Proby, attorney representing William Wagner,
addressed the Board. Commissioner Jones discussed and
questioned the Emergency Preparedness Plan in Monroe County.
Commissioner Lytton discussed the provisions of Florida
Statutes 252.38(1). During Commissioner Jones' discussion
of the issue, Mayor Stormont ruled that the Commissioner was
out of order in that his discussion was not on the agendaed
item. Commissioner Jones challenged the ruling of the
Chair. The roll call vote to uphold the ruling of the Chair
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Jones NO
Commissioner Lytton Yes
Commissioner Puto Yes
Mayor Stormont Yes
Agenda Item B-ll (discussion of hurricane shutters)
was withdrawn by Commissioner Jones.
Commissioner Lytton discussed the application for a
building permit by St. Francis Diocese of South Florida,
Inc. for roof installation. Motion was made by Commissioner
Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Puto that the Staff's
report be accepted as fulfilling any environmental impact
statement requirement, to classify this roof installation as
a minor conditional use status, and that it be permitted by
waiving whatever procedures are necessary to be waived.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Lytton discussed the installation of a
flagpole in honor of President Harry S. Truman in Bayview
Park by the Veterans Council of Monroe County. Motion was
made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner
Puto to contribute $1,000.00 toward the costs involved with
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the installation of the flagpole. Motion carried
unanimously.
The Board returned to a discussion of Agenda Items
B-IO and B-ll regarding the Civil Defense Department and
Emergency Preparedness. Commissioner Puto entered into the
record a group of letters of recommendation concerning
William Wagner, Civil Defense Director. Commissioner Jones
also entered into the record a tape of an address by Dr.
Sheets concerning the Emergency Preparedness Plan.
Commissioner Puto discussed the Mayor's Hurricane
Conference. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and
seconded by Mayor Stormont to authorize the appropriation of
$5,000.00 for travel of certain individuals to provide
information and technical assistance during the Hurricane
Conference, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 112 of the
Florida Statutes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was
made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner
Lytton to approve from the Advertising Account an amount not
to exceed $4,100.00 to cover expenses of the Hurricane
Conference. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Puto and Bob Herman, Acting Director
of the Growth Management Division, discussed borrow pits.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Lytton directing Staff to approach the expan-
sion of a borrow pit that has completed its permit as a
minor conditional use. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Jones No
Commissioner Lytton Yes
Commissioner Puto Yes
Mayor Stormont Yes
Motion carried.
David Ornstein and "Mickey" Feiner addressed the
Board and reported on the meetings concerning the Marathon
Community Civic Center/Theater. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner
Lytton to change the plan concept from a theater of per-
forming arts to a community civic center. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to authorize an amount not to
exceed $5,000.00 for secretarial services, meeting room
expenses and advertising costs associated with the Marathon
Community Civic Center Planning Committee. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not present.
Commissioner Puto indicated that his appointment to serve as
an alternate for Mayor Feiner (who would be absent during
the summer) would be John Devine. Commissioner Lytton
advised that his appointment to serve as alternate during
the absence of Jim Lewis during the summer would be Bill
Daniels, Sr.
BOARD RECONSIDERED ABOVE
ITEM LATER IN THE MEETING
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DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and
Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present
and answering to roll call were Mickey Feiner, Eugene
Lytton, John Stormont and Chairman Michael Puto. Absent
from the meeting was Hal Halenza.
Reggie paros, Director of the Division of Public
Safety, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Chairman Puto to authorize the purchase of portable hand-
held radios with related accessories from Motorola
Communications, Inc. at GSA contract prices for a total of
$8,151.84. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Feiner to authorize the purchase of the
following capital outlay equipment from Ten-8 Fire Equipment
Company of Bradenton, Florida:
1
100
1
1
2
1
1
JL-27 Spreader (Hurst)
Hydraulic Hose (Hurst)
Power Unit (Hurst)
0-150 Cutter (Hurst)
Omni Cutter (Hurst)
Multi Valve (Hurst)
Cord Reel Motorized W/200'
Cord (Hannay)
Hose Reel, Manual (Hurst)
20" Ram (Hurst)
21" Tempest POSe Pres.
Blower
24" Tempest POSe Pres.
Blower
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1
1
1
Motion carried unanimously.
$3,942.00
$ 593.00
$2,770.00
$2,353.00
$4,850.00
$ 340.00
$ 698.00
$1,590.00
$1,325.00
$1,255.00
$1,390.00
The Board continued to the next meeting the award
of bid for Bunker Gear.
There being no further business, the meeting of the
Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire
and Ambulance District adjourned.
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with
all Commissioners present.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to adopt the following Resolution to
petition the State of Florida to name U.S. Highway 1 as
"HARRY S. TRUMAN BLUE STAR OVERSEAS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY."
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 297-1990
See Res. Book No. 91 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Mayor Stormont to conduct hearings pursuant to Section
626 of the Cable Television Act. Motion carried unani-
mously. Motion was made by Mayor Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to authorize the conduct of those hearings
separate from the Board's regular meetings. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and
seconded by Mayor Stormont to designate Mayor Stormont as a
one-man hearing officer to conduct those public hearings.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Jones No
Commissioner Lytton Yes
Commissioner Puto Yes
Mayor Stormont Yes
Motion carried. Motion was made by Mayor Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Puto directing the County
Administrator and the County Attorney to schedule the public
hearings and with the necessary advertisement. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Puto to reconsider later in the meeting
Agenda Item C-27 (advertising an Ordinance imposing an addi-
tional one cent gas tax) which was approved in "BULK".
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Puto to reconsider later in the meeting
Agenda Item N-9 (Request For Proposal for Umbrella
Organization) which was approved in "BULK". Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Mayor Stormont to reconsider Agenda Item concerning the
Marathon Community Civic Center. Motion carried unani-
mously. Motion was then made by Commissioner Puto and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to change the plan concept
from a theater of performing arts to a community civic
center with adequate parking for the civic center to be pro-
vided twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, stand-
alone basis. Motion carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Puto to withdraw Agenda Item C-l regarding a
proposed Resolution concerning the Board's intent to con-
tinue the six cent gas tax, etc. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Mayor Stormont and seconded by
Commisisoner Jones to withdraw Agenda Item C-3 requesting
approval of an addendum to the Solid Waste Group contract
concerning curbside recycling negotiations, and to substi-
tute that action with a direction to the County
Administrator to bring to the Board a proposal for a phased
operation by the County for one year and to place nego-
tiations with the franchisees on hold. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Puto to approve and authorize execution of
an Addendum to the Agreement with MCW, Inc. d/b/a Cates
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Electric concerning the installation of an emergency genera-
tor at 310 Fleming Street in Key West. Motion carried una-
nimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Puto to approve renewal of the Maintenance
Agreement with Exide Electronics for Uninterruptable Power
Supply (UPS) located in the Information Systems Department.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to grant permission for United Parcel
Service to place a UPS Letter Center at the County
Courthouse adjacent to the Federal Express Letter Center.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commisisoner Puto and seconded
by Mayor Stormont to adopt the following Resolutions con-
cerning the receipt of unanticipated funds. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 298-1990
RESOLUTION NO. 299-1990
RESOLUTION NO. 300 -1990
RESOLUTION NO. 301-1990
RESOLUTION NO. 302-1990
RESOLUTION NO. 303-1990
See Res. Book No. 91 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Puto to approve and authorize execution of
an Agreement in the amount of $5,200.00 with Dennis Beebe,
Architect, concerning expansion of the Key West
International Airport Manager's Office. Motion carried una-
nimously.
Advertisements
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to continue to the next meeting a
request for permission to advertise a proposed Ordinance
adding third cent authorized expenditures and allocating TDC
funds to Monroe County's annual budget. Motion carried una-
nimously.
Earl Cheal addressed the Board and opposed the idea
of an additional one cent gas tax. Motion was made by
Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Mayor Stormont to
authorize advertising for public hearing a proposed ordi-
nance imposing an additional one cent gas tax in Monroe
County. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Jones No
Commissioner Lytton Yes
Commissioner Puto Yes
Mayor Stormont Yes
Motion carried.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Randy Ludacer, County Attorney, discussed the
contract and pending closing for the purchase of Norman's
Island; his answer to the Notice of Violation by DCA con-
cerning the Level of Service on Big Pine Key; and his
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conclusion that the problem with the lots in Lloyd Good's
subdivision would have to be pursued on the basis of indivi-
dual variances. He also advised the Board that in the suit
brought by Key Colony Beach Golf Club/Ralph Smith, the
County had appealed the mandamus action but that the court
had advised that the County may be liable for any delay
damages.
MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICT (WASTE)
Charles Aguero, Director, discussed the Sugarloaf
Loop Road clean-up.
Connie Grabois discussed recycling matters
including the search for sites for processing.
Motion was made by Mayor Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Lytton to accept a proposal from Monroe
Business Communication Services (as sole source vendor) and
to bring same back to Board for final execution concerning
first-class notification to property owners of amount of
solid waste charges to be on non-ad valorem portion of tax
bill. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to authorize the solicitation of bids for
new computers and software for scale house and administra-
tion. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Aguero withdrew Agenda Item E-5 concerning the
purchase of a recycling van.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Code Enforcement
Peter Horton, Division Director, discussed joining
the City of Key West in their Code Enforcement non-criminal
citation program. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and
seconded by Mayor Stormont to authorize Mr. Horton to
proceed with the program. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
AND
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Mayor Stormont to hear Agenda Item K-6 - the May 18th
letter from DCA concerning use of U.S. Highway 1
Transportation Capacity Analysis as provided by Post,
Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan and adopted by the Board of County
Commissioners. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made
by Commissioner Lytton authorizing the Mayor to sign a faxed
letter to DCA and DOT substituting the speed threshhold
methodology for the uninterrupted flow methodology to comply
with established DOT standards. Motion died for lack of a
second. During discussion, Bob Herman and Mark Rosch
addressed the Board. Mayor Stormont, with the Board's con-
currence, called a Special Meeting for June 8th at 1:00 p.m.
at the Key Colony Beach City Hall for the purpose of
discussing Transportation Level Of Service methodologies and
the six options discussed by the Board.
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DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Environmental Resources
The Board entered into a discussion concerning a
Dock Permitting Policy as presented by the Division under
Administrative Instruction 3002. By acclamation, the Board
made the following amendments to the Administative
Instruction:
Add the following words at the end of Paragraph (3): "by
the Board of County Commissioners. II
End Paragraph (4)A2 with the words "Monroe County Code." in
the fourth line thereof.
Add new Paragraph (4)A3 beginning with the words "If
compliance with" in the fourth line of old Paragraph (4)A2.
Change present Paragraph (4)A3 to new Paragraph (4)A4.
Insert new Paragraph (4)C to read as follows: "In con-
sidering any application for docks in any man-made canal,
boat basin or similar water body or semi-enclosed natural
water body, a dock perpendicular to shoreline will only be
permitted where parallel-to-shoreline dockage is impossible
to achieve due to vegetative shoreline, community restric-
tions or where parallel dock will not permit appropriate
access of A. 2. II
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Mayor
Stormont to adopt the following Resolution adopting a Dock
Permitting Policy as amended above for man-made canals, boat
basins, and similar water bodies as well as for semi-
enclosed navigable natural water bodies. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 304-1990
See Res. Book No. 91 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
George Harper, Division Director, discussed his
cancellation of delivery of the AS/400 computer due to tech-
nical reasons.
Mr. Harper discussed his proposal to hire a pro-
fessional purchasing agent and allow that person to develop
an appropriate purchasing system. Mayor Stormont discussed
and described his recommendations concerning improvements to
the Purchasing Department and system. No action was taken.
Motion was made by Mayor Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to approve the Updated Timetable for FY
1991 Budget Cycle as attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Reggie Paros, Division Director, discussed his
filing for an extension of time on a broadcast transmitter
permit for the Translator System.
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Consulting Engineer
Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan
discussed his letter dated May 29th concerning the installa-
tion of an emergency generator at the Plantation Key
Courthouse. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to authorize the installation
of 250 KW system at the Plantation Key Courthouse and to
coordinate the installation with the Courts, the Clerk of
Courts and the Constitutional Officers, and to consider in
the construction contract severe penalty clauses and incen-
tives for early completion. Motion carried unanimously.
Engineering
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Puto and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to approve the
installation of pedestrian crossing features for the
existing traffic signal located on US 1 at Sombrero Beach
Road in Marathon, in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Torn Brown, County Administrator, discussed his let-
ters to the municipalities requesting assistance in funding
the jail facility. He indicated that the City of Key West
had refused any assistance and the City of Key Colony Beach
indicated they were willing to continue discussions. Mr.
Brown reviewed the possibility of charging the municipali-
ties for the incarceration of city prisoners.
The County Administrator discussed the Plantation
Key Courtroom shooting incident. He indicated that it was
necessary to purchase four metal detectors at a cost of
$3,400.00 each. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the purchase of
four metal detectors from World-Wide Security in the total
amount of $13,600.00 with funding to come from Contingency.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board entered into a discussion regarding the
appointment of Robert Herman as Director of the Growth
Management Division. Dagny Johnson addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to confirm the appointment of Robert
Herman as Director of the Growth Management Division and to
amend the Position Description of the Growth Management
Division Director by adding the following paragraph under
the section entitled "Illustrative Duties":
"These duties shall in no manner conflict
with the statutory duties and authorities
per Section 9.5-24 of the Monroe County
Code regarding Duties of the Director of
Planning."
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Jones No
Commissioner Lytton Yes
Commissioner Puto Yes
Mayor Stormont Yes
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Motion carried.
Mr. Brown discussed the organizational posture and
staffing of the County's Wackenhut Contract Monitor posi-
tion. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by
Commissioner Lytton to leave the matter as it is, with
funding to come from the Sheriff's Budget. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Jones Yes
Commissioner Lytton Yes
Commissioner Puto Yes
Mayor Stormont No
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BIDS
Inasmuch as no bids had been received, motion was
made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Puto
to waive the Purchasing Policies and contact local roofers
to obtain proposals for the repair of the roof on the Old
State Armory Building and to bring back to the Board for
approval. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to continue to the next meeting con-
sideration of the award of bid for the construction of the
addition to Bayshore Manor. Motion carried unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones declaring an emergency exists due to
the deadline for registrations; waiving the requirements of
advertising under the provisions of Florida Statutes 125.66;
waiving notice by four-fifths vote to adopt an Ordinance
providing that advance registrations for trade shows for the
Fiscal Year 1991 be paid from TOurist Development Council
funds in Fiscal Year 1990; providing for severability; pro-
viding for repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith;
providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code; and
providing an effective date. Roll call vote was unanimous.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner
Jones and seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the
following Emergency Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 017-1990
See Ord. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Mayor Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Lytton to approve the Request For Proposal for
Umbrella Organization modified as follows:
Page 1: An umbrella organization (fishing
or cultural) will be charged with the task
of coordinating and presenting to the
TDC/EOCC once a year, a program of events
to be held throughout the Florida Keys and
Key West.
Two umbrella organizations will be approved,
one encompassing all fishing tournaments;
one encompassing all cultural events.
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Page 2, sixth paragraph: It is anticipated
that no less than $150,000 of TDC funds
will be available for fishing and no less
than $300,000 of TDC funds for cultural
events.
Page 3: Under Terms: Delete final paragraph.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Jones NO
Commissioner Lytton Yes
Commissioner Puto NO
Mayor Stormont Yes
Motion failed. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the Request For
Proposal for Umbrella Organization for fishing only. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Jones Yes
Commissioner Lytton No
Commissioner Puto Yes
Mayor Stormont No
Motion failed.
Motion was made by Mayor Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to approve $4,140.96 as the Third Cent
portion of the Administrative Contract for October through
December, 1989 and January through May, 1990, subject to the
Clerk's confirmation of compliance with contract provisions.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to approve a Consumer Price Index
increase, per Administrative Contract, in the amount of
8.6% ($6,989.24 for remaining four months of Fiscal Year
1990). Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Jones Yes
Commissioner Lytton Yes
Commissioner Puto Yes
Mayor Stormont NO
Motion carried.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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Mon. May 21
to
Tues. June 12
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June 1
Mon.
July 2
Tues.
July 10
Thurs. July 19
Fri. July 20
Wed.
July 26
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Budget Policy Workshop with BOCC
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Distribute budget submission packages to
Board Departments and Agencies.
Submission of budget requests from Division
Departments to the Budget Officer.
Internal budget reviews by Budget Officer
with Division Directors and Department Heads.
Submission of property Appraiser's budget
request to State Department of Revenue with
copy to BOCC. submission of budgets for
Sheriff, County Clerk, Supervisor of
Elections to BOCC.
Property Appraiser certifies Assessment of
all property values (time extension may be
granted) .
Submission of Tentative budget to BOCC at
regularly scheduled meeting.
Budget workshop with BOCC at Key Colony
Beach Auditorium (Second day optional).
Special BOCC meeting to select dates for
public hearings and BOCC certifies the
proposed Millage Rates to the Property
Appraiser. (Key Colony Beach Auditorium)
Submission of Tax Collector's budget request
to the State Department of Revenue with a
copy to the BOCC.
First public hearing to adopt a Tentative
Budget held at 5:05 PM between 65 and
80 days after the Property Appraiser
certifies the Assessment.
Second public hearing at 5:05 PM.
Third public .hearing at 5:05 PM to adopt
a final budget and millage rate (advertised
within l~j days, held at least 2 but not more
than 5 days after advertised.