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04/07/1987 Regular HH ~5 Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners April 7, 1987 Key West A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. on the above date at the Key West Courthouse in Courtroom B. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner William Freeman, Commissioner Eugene Lytton, Commissioner Michael Puto, Commissioner John Stormont, and Mayor Jerry Hernandez, Jr. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Rosalie L. Connolly, Deputy Clerk; Tom Brown, County Administrator; Robert Wolfe, Assistant County Attorney; Robert Leeman, Assistant County Attorney; County Staff; members of the Press and Radio; and the general public. All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Board proceeded to make additions, deletions and corrections to the Agenda. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS William A. Freeman, Jr., Sheriff, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolution extending time to file the Budgets of the Monroe County Sheriff and the Clerk of the 16th Judicial Circuit to June 1, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 156-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. Michael Halpern, Special Counsel, addressed the Board concerning his meeting with Tom Pelham, Secretary of the Department of Commmunity Affairs, concerning the matter of possible "conflict of interest" due to Mr. Halpern's acting as Special Counsel regarding the Land Use Plan. He also discussed the Blue Ribbon Committee and certain planning issues. Upon Mr. Halpern's recommendation to the Board, the County Administrator was directed to coordinate a Workshop session between the Board and the Planning Commission. Commissioner Lytton and Mayor Hernandez presented a plaque from Monroe County to John Michael Grodzinski in recognition of his service, work and efforts on behalf of the community regarding the problems on Stock Island. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolution urging that the Florida Marine Fisheries Commission continue to allow the use of spiny lobster shorts as attractants in traps. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 157-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. Commissioner Lytton and Jeff Fisher, Extension Director, addressed the Board concerning the proposed Boca HH. 176 , Chica Seafood Industrial Park Site. After discussion by the Board, motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolution endorsing the proposal to create a Seafood Industrial Park on Boca Chica Key as a concept; authorizing the County Administrator or his designee<s) to continue such a project to further pursue and explore all available avenues for financing such a project; and authorizing $1,000.00 for any travel necessary to further develop the Seafood Industrial Park. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 158-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was then made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolution requesting the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a prelimi- nary survey on the proposed Boca Chica Seafood Industrial Park Site. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 159-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. Bill Moore of O.F.F. addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to amend the foregoing Resolution to change the language in Section 1 of the Resolution to read "for an access channel" instead of "for the access channel." Motion carried unanimously. . Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 3 through May 9, 1987 to be EASTER SEAL WEEK in Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming the month of April, 1987 as PITCH IN - CLEAN UP - FIX UP MONTH in Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously. After discussion with Charles Aguero, MSD Manager, motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Lytton that the dump fees for residents only be suspended during the month of April, 1987 at the three County dumps. Motion carried unanimously. The MSD Manager was then directed by the Mayor to eliminate for one month any restrictions on free dumping in the County. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 18 through May 24, 1987 as HISPANIC ROOTS WEEK in Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously. Garland Smith, representing Murray Marine, addressed the Board concerning the commercial business sign Murray Marine desires to erect at their business located on Stock Island. Michael Halpern addressed the Board con- cerning sign regulations in the Land Use Plan. After discussion, motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to direct the County Attorney to pre- pare an Affidavit and Compliance Agreement and requesting the Planning Department to present interim guidelines for signs and report back to the Board in two weeks. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hernandez discussed the problems experienced H~- 177 in the current Jury Selection process. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to designate the month of June as vacation time for all members of the Board and to cancel the Board meetings scheduled for June 2 and June 16, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming Thursday, the 7th of May, 1987 as A NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER in Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously. SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT Dr. Shirley Freeman, Representative to the Dade-Monroe Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Planning Council, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve "in concept" the Dade-Monroe Alcohol, Drug Abuse, Mental Health Planning Council District Plan for '86-'87, '87-'88, and '88-'89. Motion carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Dave Horan, representing 7 Foot Key Lime Pie, Inc., addressed the Board concerning Conch Day in Tallahassee. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve the expenditure of $2,500.00 and travel and per diem from TDC funding for 7 Foot Key Lime Pie, Inc. for April 22nd and April 23rd in Tallahassee for Conch Day. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Puto presented the Proclamation for Hispanic Roots Week to Messrs. Arroyo and Espinola. Grace Willis introduced participants in the Special Olympics. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming March 22 - April 7, 1987 as SPECIAL OLYMPIC DAYS in Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Puto discussed the EMS Advisory Council. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to make the following appointments to the EMS Advisory Council: NAME TERM One EMS Educator Bill Seeker Florida Keys Community College 2 years Two Persons At Large (EMS) Pat Johnson Florida Keys Memorial Hospital Curt Blair Health Council of South Florida 2 years One Emergency Nurse 2 years Ray Musselman Fishermen's Hospital 1 year Two Lay Persons (Non-EMS) Alison DeFoor 2 years Joe Allen 1 year (Rep. of the Elderly) HH 1.78 One Medical First Responder William Wagner, III Conch Key Fire Chief 1 year Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution authorizing Commissioner Puto to negotiate on behalf of Monroe County with any available hospitals for the provision of trauma care for the citizens of the County. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 160-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to approve the following travel for any Commissioner: Tallahassee 4/28 - 5/1 regarding Legislative Days; 4/13 conference with DER on proposed dredge and fill policies; 4/14 - 4/15 pre-cabinet conference re Land Authority (approval of travel for Charles Pattison also); 4/21 Cabinet hearing on Land Authority Temporary Operating Plan; 4/22 - 4/23 Conch Day in Tallahassee. Motion carried unanimously. "Mickey" Feiner, Vice-Chairman of the Tourist Development Council, addressed the Board regarding foreign travel for trade shows and promotions. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to approve travel in the amount of $2,500.00 for Andy Newman for a trip to London and Frankfurt. During discussion, motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to amend the previous motion to request that the Florida Department of Commerce pay for Mr. Newman's travel. The amendment was accepted by the maker and seconder. Roll call vote on the motion as amended was taken with the following results: Commissioner Freeman Commissioner Lytton Commissioner Puto Commissioner Stormont Mayor Hernandez Yes Yes Yes No Yes Motion carried. Motion was then made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman directing payment for Mr. Newman's travel be made by the Board if the Department of Commerce refuses to make payment. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Freeman Commissioner Lytton Commissioner Puto Commissioner Stormont Mayor Hernandez Yes Yes Yes Yes No Motion carried. Commissioner Lytton requested Mayor Feiner to supply him with information as to the cost of a full-page advertisement in THE LONDON TIMES and a prominent Frankfurt newspaper and also statistics concerning the circulation of each. SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT The Board entered into a discussion regarding the proposed Florida Keys Children's Center. Motion was made by HH 179 Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Puto to accept the proposal to install a "deduct" meter which would make the sub-user responsible for its own water use without requiring the County to layout funds and then collect at a later date for the sub-user's portion. Motion was passed with Commissioner Freeman dissenting. Motion was then made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to establish a basic rate of .0047~/gallon or $32l.48/month based on an estimated flow of 2280 GPO and allow the Shelter to tap into the County's system, after which time appropriate adjustments would be made. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Freeman Commissioner Lytton Commissioner Puto Commissioner Stormont Mayor Hernandez No Yes Yes Yes Yes Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Puto to issue a Special Use Permit for a construction trailer prior to the obtaining of a Site preparation Permit. During discussion, motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made by Mayor Hernandez to issue a Permit for a construction trailer only and waive the fees. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Freeman Commissioner Lytton Commissioner Puto Commissioner Stormont Mayor Hernandez No Yes Yes No Yes Motion carried. Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to deny funding for a delinquency prevention crisis counseling program. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ATTORNEY The Board entered into a discussion regarding a proposed Settlement Agreement by and between the Florida Department of Community Affairs, Donald N. Denson, Trustee, and Monroe County resolving the controversy regarding Sugarloaf Key Mobile Home Park. Simon Clyne, representing the Sugarloaf Shores Property Owners Association, addressed the Board and asked that this matter be delayed until after their scheduled hearing before the Planning Commission. Fred Tittle, attorney representing Sugarloaf Mobile Home Park and Donald N. Denson, addressed the Board. This matter was deferred until after lunch. SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT Mayor Emeritus Wilhelmina Harvey addressed the Board regarding repairs to the Higgs Beach Pier. Michael Moye also addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont to use the amount previously donated by Friends Of The pier and to appropriate an additional $16,000 from the Capital Improvements Fund to be used solely for temporary emergency repairs to Higgs Beach pier so that it may used by the public. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion was then made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to do the "Band-Aid" approach for temporary emergency repairs and then have the County and TOC share the difference in cost for permanent replacement. During discussion, motion was withdrawn. HH-180 Motion was then made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to go out 150 feet, utilizing the money donated by Friends Of The Pier, with TOC and Monroe County sharing the remaining cost of new construction rather than temporary repairs: and if this action proves to be legally impossible, that the Board then explore the Capital Improvements funding available. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Freeman Commissioner Lytton Commissioner Puto Commissioner Stormont Mayor Hernandez Yes Yes Yes No Yes Motion carried. The Board recessed at 12:00 Noon in order to attend the Cornerstone Laying ceremony for the J. Lancelot Lester Building and lunch. * * * * * The Board reconvened at 2:30 p.m. with all Commissioners present. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance repealing Section 13-7(A), (B) and (C) pertaining to the gathering of lobsters in man-made canals: providing for severability: providing for the repeal of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith: providing for inclusion in the Monroe County Code: and providing for an effective date. Proof of publication was entered into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Puto to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 007-1987 See Ord. Book No. 13 which is incorporated herein by reference. A Public Hearing was then held on a proposed Ordinance repealing Section 2 of Ordinance No. 032A-1986 which provided that certain Tourist Development Tax money raised in the City of Key West be expended for beach renourishment and substituting therefor a provision authorizing expenditure of those funds for any purpose authorized by F.S. 125.0104(5). Joel Koford, Key West City Manager, addressed the Board and spoke in favor of a one time one cent bed tax to be used in the City of Key West for beach restoration and replacement. George Halloran, Key West City Commissioner, addressed the Board and requested that the monies stay as designated for beach renourishment. Lawrence Gomez addressed the Board. Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to adopt the Ordinance. During discussion, Commissioner Freeman requested the Assistant County Attorney to give an opinion as to the necessity of a four-fifths vote. Rob Wolfe, Assistant County Attorney, advised the Board that the passage of the proposed Ordinance required a four-fifths vote. Motion was withdrawn by the maker and the seconder. Motion was then made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to continue the Public Hearing to the j81. HH next Key West meeting. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Freeman Commissioner Lytton Commissioner Puto Commissioner Stormont Mayor Hernandez No Yes Yes No Yes Motion carried. SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT Fred Tittle, attorney representing Sugarloaf Mobile Home Park and Donald N. Denson, Trustee, addressed the Board regarding a proposed Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute a Settlement Agreement by and between the Florida Department of Community Affairs, Donald N. Denson, Trustee, and Monroe County resolving the controversy and establishing the total number of mobile home replacement sites to be permitted on Lots 34 and 35, a resurvey and resubdivision of Government Lot 1, Sugarloaf Key, Section 14, Township 67 South, Range 27 East, Monroe County. Mr. Tittle requested that the Board not postpone this matter. Simon Clyne, representing the Sugar loaf Shores Property Owners Association, addressed the Board and requested delay of execution of the Settlement Agreement until his organiza- tion has its hearing before the Planning Commission. Kieran Mahoney addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to postpone this matter for clarification of the documents and subsequent public participation. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Freeman Commissioner Lytton Commissioner Puto Commissioner Stormont Mayor Hernandez Yes No No Yes Yes Motion carried. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Randall Winter, Public Defender, addressed the Board regarding the proposed renovation of the County's building at 600 Whitehead Street for use as office space for the Public Defender. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to support in concept the use of the County's building at 600 Whitehead Street by the Public Defender and to refer to the County Administrator to incorporate into the Capital Improvements Program. Motion carried unanimously. The Board entered into a discussion regarding pro- posals for operation of the Louis Carbonell Teen Center. Frank Turner addressed the Board. The Chair ruled that Mr. Turner's proposal was not a qualified proposal and would not be considered. Elmira Leto addressed the Board concerning the proposal of Florida Keys Youth Club, Inc. Mel Levitt addressed the Board on behalf of AARP. Art Espinola, Coordinator for the Latin American Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to award the proposal for operation of the Louis Carbonell Teen Center to Florida Keys Youth Club, Inc. and direct the County Attorney to draw up a lease to be brought back before . HH 1.82 the Board at the next meeting, said lease to eliminate the inability to sublease so long as subleasing was conducive to the operations of the Center. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Freeman requested that copies of the proposed lease be rendered to the Commissioners for their perusal well in advance of the next meeting. Elmira Leto addressed the Board. The Board of County Commissioners recessed. * * * * * BOARD OF APPEALS The Board of County Commissioners sat as the Board of Appeals, with all Commissioners present except Mr. Hernandez. The Board proceeded to hear the request of Futura Yacht Club for a re-hearing, a modification or rescission pursuant to Article V, Division 1, Chapter 61-2503, Laws of Florida, Section 10, APPLICATION TO COURT FOR RELIEF, with regard to the denial of an appeal which was acted upon December 29, 1986, at which time the Board of County Commissioners upheld the decision of the Board of Adjustment in upholding the decision of Charles Pattison, Director of Planning, in declaring the project a Major Development. Fred Tittle, attorney representing the Futura Yacht Club, addressed the Board concerning their request for a re- hearing. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution granting the request of Futura Yacht Club for a rehearing regarding the decision of the Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Appeals, rendered on December 29, 1986, re: Resolution No. 395-1986. Motion carried unani- mously with Mayor Hernandez not present. RESOLUTION NO. 161-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. The Board then proceeded to hear the appeal filed by Charles G. Allen, Jr. and Charles G. McDonald pursuant to Monroe County Board of Adjustment's actions on December 2, 1986, at which time they upheld the decision of Charles Pattison, Director of Planning, in denying a permit to construct a single-family residence and access drive on pro- perty located on a parcel of land on Lower Sugarloaf Beach. Jim Mattson, attorney representing Messrs. Allen and McDonald, addressed the Board. Mayor Hernandez entered the meeting and assumed the Chair. Charles Pattison, Director of Planning, addressed the Board. Mr. Mattson rebutted the remarks of Mr. Pattison. Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution reversing the decision of the Board of Adjustment of Monroe County, without prejudice, and approving the request of Charles G. Allen, Jr. and Charles G. McDonald to reverse the decision of the Board of Adjustment of Monroe County which upheld the decision of Charles Pattison, Director of Building, Planning & Zoning, in denying a permit to construct a single-family residence and access drive on property located on Lower Sugarloaf Key in Monroe County, said Resolution to incorporate the language that the appli- cant shall replace, on a one-for-one basis, black mangroves in the same number as are destroyed during the bridging pro- cess, and that the applicant shall revegetate the cleared area on the berm. Motion carried unanimously. HH 183 RESOLUTION NO. 162-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. Larry Erskine, attorney representing Wayne and Elaine F. Brenner, addressed the Board and requested a re- consideration of the alcoholic beverage appeal. After discussion, motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to deny the request and adopt the following Resolution denying the request of Wayne and Elaine Brenner for a reconsideration regarding the decision of the Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Appeals, rendered on February 17, 1987, re: Resolution No. I07A-1987. RESOLUTION NO. 163-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Freeman Commissioner Lytton Commissioner Puto Commissioner Stormont Mayor Hernandez Yes No Yes Yes Yes Motion carried. The Board of Appeals adjourned. * * * * * The Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all Commissioners present. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR The Board entered into a discussion regarding pro- posals for the Deferred Compensation Program for County employees. The County Administrator advised the Board that there were three firms interested in making proposals - ICMA, The Hartford, and National Association of Counties (NACO). He reported that ICMA indicated they could not be present at this meeting. William J. Thomas of The Hartford and Lou Moreno of NACO addressed the Board briefly con- cerning the procedure for submitting proposals. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to reconsider the proposals for a Deferred Compensation Program for County employees at a future date. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING, BUILDING ~ ZONING Charles Pattison, Director, discussed the Land Use Plan maps and the computer mapping project which would be utilized by the Planning Staff, the Property Appraiser, and the utilities. Ervin Higgs, Property Appraiser, discussed the computer mapping and a visit to Lee County. He indi- cated to the Commission that Monroe County should proceed in this direction. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Puto to authorize the prepara- tion of Request For Proposals for a joint computer-assisted mapping system which would serve the combined needs of the HH-j8~ Planning Department and the Property Appraiser, and also to direct the Planning Staff to work with and obtain assistance from the Monroe County Property Appraiser and Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to approve the following items by unanimous consent: BULK APPROVALS Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures: COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Jeffrey J. Elenewski, Ph.D., in-the amount of $400.00; Richard Hellman, Ph.D., in the amount of $1,125.00; Guillermo D. Marcovici, M.D., in the amount of $1,050.00; Mental Health Care Center of the Lower Keys, Inc., in the amount of $200.00; Tanju Mishara, Ph.D., in the amount of $1,200.00; Irwin Perlmutter, M.D., in the amount of $225.00; Jerrold J. Weinstock, M.D., in the amount of $517.00. COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Raymond O. Bodiford, in the amount of $2,012.50; L. E. Brown, in the amount of $600.00; Patrick T. Canan, in the amount of $350.00; Roberta S. Fine, in the amount of $268.75; Jeff R. Hall, in the amount of $350.00; Henry lee Morgenstern, in the amount of $1,098.79; John P. Rotolo, in the amount of $350.00; W. S. Smallwood, in the amount of $797.50. OTHER EXPENSES & COSTS, Harry L. Sawyer, Jr., in the amount of $200.00; State of Florida, in the amount of $14.25. COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $80.00; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $35.00; Barbara D. George, in the amount of $112.55; Nancy J. Maleske, in the amount of $25.00; Terry Moran, in the amount of $60.20; Nichols & Hardy Court Reporters, in the amount of $286.20. COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Juan Borges, in the amount of $305.00; Serafin Calero, in the amount of $40.00; Mario Chacon, in the amount of $70.00; Irma Lopez de Pugh, in the amount of $50.00; Alma Renta, in the amount of $25.00; Maria Sardina, in the amount of $25.00. EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Richard Hellmann, Ph.D., in the amount of $25.00; D. Patnaik, M.D., in the amount of $500.00. WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance and Travel, in the amount of $5,161.61; Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of $110.00. Board approved the following Warrants: GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #67073-#67074 and #67340- #68017, in the amount of $1,426,312.19. GENERAL REVENUE FUND, Barnett Bank, i65, in the amount of $2,742.39. GENERAL REVENUE FUND, Marine Bank, #65, in the amount of $2,721.13. HH j8~ SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #183, in the amount of $55,495.62:- FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #577, in the amount of $58,763.00:- - AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #390-#392, in the amount of $35,546.15. ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #434-i435, in the amount of $212,729.~ - ---- MSD TAX DISTRICT, i908-i917, #916 voided, in the amount of~27,333.95. MSD, Marine Bank-Marathon, i367, in the amount of $46,507.2~ MSD, Pledged Funds, Marine Bank, Marathon, i83, in the amount of $300,000.00. CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, 1208-i212, in the amount of $247,667.91. ---- CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, i167, in the amount of $16,844.5~ ---- WORKERS COMPENSATION, 12150-i2161, in the amount of $14,312.54. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, in the amount of $67,122.87. MONROE COUNTY SELF-INSURED GROUP INSURANCE, #174- i176, in the amount of $171,302.14. TRANSLATOR FUND, 1130, in the amount of $6,906.97. CROSS KEY WATERWAY, i42, in the amount of $123.25. FUND 715 MARINERS HOSPITAL SPECIAL TAX DISTRIC~, i18, in the amount of $539.29. FUND 716 SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT, PLANNING, BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT, in the amount of $495,779.41. Board approved request from the Emergency Services Director to dispose of one 1953 Dodge 3/4-ton pick-up truck, Serial Number 80254663, County I.D. 1431-64, which can no longer be utilized by the Sugar10af Fire Department. Board approved request from the Library Director to dispose of one 1969 Remington Adding Machine, Manufacturing Number 166055, which can no longer be utilized by the Key West Public Library. Board approved request from the Library Director to dispose of one 1969 Swivel Chair which can no longer be utilized by the Key West Public Library. Board approved request from the Library Director to dispose of one 1979 Wood Desk,.which can no longer be utilized by the Key West Public Library. Board approved request of the Key Largo In-Home Services Supervisor to remove from inventory of the Social Services Department Vacuum Cleaner i6 which was stolen from an HH .... r-- employee's automobile. Board approved the Tourist Development Council's Revised Trade Show Schedule as follows: reinstatement of OUR WORLD UNDERWATER, Chicago, 4/24-26; deletion of NTA, Lexington, Kentucy, 4/1-3; deletion of CHICAGO BLITZ, 5/6-7; deletion of FLORIDA INSIGHT, 5/15-19; deletion of DETROIT BLITZ, 6/7-12. Board authorized, subject to final approval of the Finance Department, payment of Tourist Development Council expen- ditures in the amount of $13,387.65 <input date of 3/l0/87}. Board authorized, subject to final approval of the Finance Department, payment of Tourist Development Council expen- ditures in the amount of $296,441.59 <input date of 3/26/87}. Board granted permission to advertise a proposed Ordinance providing for the use of County funds for employee awards, declaring the expenditure of such purposes to be a public purpose and authorizing expenditures for such purposes. Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Blair Mooney for a 10 x 35 storage addition to an existing commercial building - to be built below the 100-Year Flood Elevation - on Lot 33, Block 1, Summerland Key Cove, Addition t2, US tl, Summerland Key; Zoned SC - Suburban Commercial; Coastal Flood Zone V-12, Panel 15210. Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Pirates Cove Limited for a 24 x 48 metal shed for storage and equipment on acreage on State Road 4A on Sugarloaf Key, Section 31, Township 66, Range 27; Zoned SR-l, Suburban Residential - Limited; Coastal Flood Zone V-12, Panel 14290. Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Bob and Virginia Wood for 853 square feet additional enclosure, 299 square feet enclosure permitted - a total of 1152 square feet below the existing single-family residence on Lot 23, Block 2 and 3, Summerland Cove Isles, Bay Drive, Summerland Key; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone V-12, Panel 1514. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Board approved, subject to receipt of proper insurance cer- tifications and other requirements, the use of Harry Harris Park for a charity softball tournament on April 25th by the Upper Keys Jaycees and the Fraternal Order of Police. COUNTY ATTORNEY Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board to execute an Employment Agreement by and between the County and Harvey Wachob as a Consultant to the Monroe County Public Works Department. RESOLUTION NO. 164-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board approved a $1,250.00 settlement in the matter of Kerry Helinger d/b/a Helinger Advertising v. Monroe County Tourist HH--187 Development Council, et ale CIVIL DEFENSE Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board to execute Modification 12 to Radiological Emergency Preparedness Agreement '87EM-93-ll-54-l0-002 by and between State of Florida Department of Community Affairs and Monroe County. RESOLUTION NO. 165-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. PUBLIC WORKS Board approved the request to advertise for the purchase of one asphalt paver and one small grader maintainer, which items were approved in the Road Department Budget for Fiscal Year 1986-87. SOCIAL SERVICES Board authorized ratification of Amended Admission Agreement dated March 13, 1987, by and between Monroe County and Electa Schaffer Griffin regarding the Adult Congregate Living Facility at Bay Shore Manor. Board authorized execution of Amendment To Contract '87-2-878, Title III C-2, by and between the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and the Area Agency on Aging for Dade and Monroe Counties of United Way regarding the Nutrition Program. Board authorized execution of Amendment To Contract '87-3-878, Title III C-2, by and between the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and the Area Agency on Aging for Dade and Monroe Counties of United Way regarding the Nutrition Program. Board approved the request to advertise a proposed Ordinance authorizing the Clerk of the Courts to disburse funds for the purpose of paying the cost of the Senior Community Service Project Quarterly Enrollees meetings. COUNTY CLERK Board adopted the following Resolution concerning decrease in receipts of unanticipated funds for the year 1986-87. RESOLUTION NO. 166-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning receipt of unanticipated funds for the year 1986-87. RESOLUTION NO. 167-1987 RESOLUTION NO. 168-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds for the year 1986-87. RESOLUTION NO. 169-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. HH- 188 Board approved the following disposition of antiquated voting machines: Serial Numbers Transferred to Bay County 113471, 113472, 113473, 113474, 113475, 113476, 125985, 125986, 125987, 125988, 125989, 125990, 116205, 116206, 116211, 116212, 116213, 116216, 116217, 116219, 130897, 130898, 130899, 130900, 138182 and 138183 Transferred to Wa1ku11a County 190973, 109074, 113469 and 113470 Transferred to City of Key Colony Beach Transferred to Florida Keys Electric Cooperative 166866 and 172240 166862, 166863, 166864 and 166865 Transferred to Metro Energy, Key West for destruction 51579, 51580, 51581, 51582, 51583, 51584, 51585, 51586, 51587, 51588, 51589, 51590, 51591, 51592, 51593, 51594, 51597, 51699, 63370, 63371, 63372, 63373, 63374, 63375, 63376, 63367, 63368, 63369, 115827 and 115828 Retained in Supervisor of Elections Warehouse 109072, 166861, 166867, 166868, 172241, 172242" 172243, 172244 and 172245 Board authorized the Chairman to execute an approval for the Tax Collector to issue a duplicate Tax Sale Certificate to Shirley Sweeting to replace Certificate No. 519 dated May 26, 1982, in the sum of $26.56. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Board authorized payment of the following invoices: 1. Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc. in the amount of $124,435.28 for Progress Payment No. 11 for the Criminal Justice Building. 2. C & M Electronics Co., Translator Maintenance in the amount of $3,182.42 for the period from 2-20-87 through 3-16-87. 3. Heaven Scent Florists, in the amount of $220.00 for Invoice Nos. 1790 and 1791, and Kennedy Studios, in the amount of $340.00 for Invoice No. 2247, for office accessories, 310 Fleming Street, Key West - to be paid out of the Advertising Account. 4. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the amount of $1,100.84, Invoice No.5, for Phase l(b), Second Floor Addition to the Plantation Key Government Center. HH 189 5. Frank Keevan & Son, Inc., in the amount of $17,032.50, for Payment No. 1 on the Garrison Bight Bridge Project. 6. Redland Construction, Inc., in the amount of $49,862.93, for Payment No.1 for work performed to date on the SummerlandjCudjoe Key Road Project. 7. Frank Keevan & Son, Inc., in the amount of $35,860.50, for Payment No. 1 on the Courthouse Emergency Generator Project. 8. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the amount of $904.45, Invoice No.1, for Environmental Permitting for Replacement of Higgs Beach Pier. 9. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the amount of $123.33, Invoice No.4, for Plantation Key Govern- ment Center Wastewater Treatment Plant. 10. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the amount of $45,838.61, invoice for Road Work for February. 11. Risk Control Associates, Inc., in the amount of $707.95, invoice for consulting fees, travel expend- itures, etc. for March. 12. Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey, Crosland & Bramnick, in the amount of $361.75, in re Clausan v. Monroe County before the Career Service Council. 13. David Horan & Associates, P.A., in the amount of $1,189.16 ($502.66 previous balance plus February charges in the amount of $686.50), in re Monroe County v. State of Florida. 14. Merrell A. Sands, III, in the amount of $1,400.00, for professional services rendered during March in re Herman Clausan v. Monroe County. 15. City of Key Colony Beach, in the amount of $200.00, for rental of the auditorium by the Blue Ribbon Committee on the Land Use Plan. 16. General Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of $18,791.19, for Payment No. 1 on the Key Vaca Roads IV Project. 17. General Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of $57,282.03, for Payment No. 1 on the Middle Keys Roads I Project. 18. Leasing of Space at Truman School for the period April 1 - April 30, 1987 in the amount of $177.00. Board authorized the notification to Eden Hannon & Co. of its intent to purchase the Translator System, as per the Lease Purchase Agreement dated Januay 7, 1983. Regarding the Public Officials Liability Policy, Board accepted the recommendation of Risk Control Associates, Inc. for a $500,000 limit at a premium of $26,568 - a reduction in cost of $9,986. Board authorized execution of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan's Professional Service Order - Authorization Number BPZ-l - for professional services regarding the remodeling and refurbishing of office space for the Building, Planning and Zoning Department at Stock Island. Motion carried unanimously. HH 190 COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Discussion of the Fire Tower on Big Pine Key was postponed. Mayor Hernandez briefly discussed the response by the Department of the Navy for the requested joint use of the Boca Chica Naval Air Station. COUNTY ATTORNEY Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the employment of Attorney Bill Roberts in Tallahassee to monitor the permit applications to DER and DNR for the extension of the Long Key Landfill, with funds to be paid from the Municipal Service District. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the advertisement of a proposed Ordinance creating the Monroe County Television Translator Board, providing for membership and qualifica- tions on such Board, providing for the organization of the Board, and providing for the functions of said Board. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to postpone to the next meeting a pro- posed Resolution authorizing execution of an Agreement with regard to setback requirements by and between the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs and Kyle Brothers Land Company, Inc. Motion carried unanimously. MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT Charles Aguero, Manager, advised the Board that he had negotiated with a manufacturer to purchase three front- end loaders at a price of approximately $30,000 each, following the advertisement for bids which failed to produce any response. Mr. Aguero also advised the Board that he would be attending a Waste Management meeting in Clearwater this week. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Puto to grant permission to advertise for Public Hearing a proposed Ordinance amending Section 8-27 of the Monroe County Code concerning Nature Of Service. Motion carried unanimously. The Board discussed a proposed letter to the Franchisers concerning charges for containers furnished to residential complexes. After discussion, this matter was deferred to an appropriate Public Hearing. Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize Mr. Aguero to proceed with construction of a drainage ditch at Long Key Landfill, in an amount between $11,000 and $15,000, the work to be done by Quality Contractors. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Aguero also discussed the need for a survey at Key Largo for the planned expansion of the Key Largo Landfill. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to authorize Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan to perform the survey of the Key Largo ~91 HH Landfill. Motion carried unanimously. AIRPORTS The County Administrator discussed a meeting with FAA concerning the Marathon Airport and the retention ponds. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Lytton directing the County Attorney, the Airport Manager and the County Administrator to prepare a letter to be signed by the Mayor to the Florida Department of Transportation requesting that they guarantee that the ponds will not be a bird attractant and to hold the County harmless in that regard. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board to execute a Lease by and between Monroe County and Air Cargo America for premises at Key West International Airport. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 170-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. The Board briefly discussed the Key West International Airport Master Plan. Jim Robinson discussed the proposed Plan. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to authorize the Airport Manager to proceed with a Pre-Application to FAA for grant funds to fund an up-date of the Key West International Airport Master Plan and authorize Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan to proceed to up-date the Master Plan. Motion carried unanimously. ENGINEERING Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan discussed the need for emergency repairs to the No Name Key Bridge Fender System. He advised the Board that he had obtained two proposals for the work - one from Frank Keevan & Son, Inc. in the amount of $24,000; and the other from Redland Construction in the amount of $32,830. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to declare an emergency and waive the provisions of the Administrative Order concerning competitive bidding. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve and authorize the acceptance of the proposal from Frank Keevan & Son, Inc. in the amount of $24,000 for repairs to the No Name Key Bridge Fender System. Motion carried unanimously. EXTENSION SERVICES Jeff Fisher, Director, discussed the following bids received for the Installation of Boat Moorings: Marine Construction Co. Box 575 Key Colony Beach, Fl. $22,440.00 Denhart Marine Services 629 Caroline Street Key West, Fl. $41,000.00 -- 192 HH Frank Keevan & Son, Inc. 2nd Street, Stock Island Key West, Fl. $33,770.00 Mr. Fisher recommended acceptance of the low bid from Marine Construction Co. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to accept the recommen- dation of the Director and award the bid for Installation of Boat Moorings to Marine Construction Co. in the amount of $22,440.00. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board to execute an Agreement by and between the Board of County Commis- sioners and Marine Construction Company concerning the Boating Improvement Fund project known as Reef Moorings, Key West, Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 171-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to adopt the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board to execute an Agreement by and between the Board of County Commissioners and Reef Relief, Inc. concerning maintenance of certain Boat Moorings_in Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 172-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. SOCIAL SERVICES Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Ordinance declaring that an emergency exists; waiving the requirements of advertising under the provisions of Florida Statutes 125.66; waiving notice by a four-fifths vote; pro- viding that the County Commission is authorized to waive, by Resolution, the eligibility requirements and amending the reimbursement procedures of the County Educational Assistance Program Section 2-59, Monroe County Code, in regard to the application of said requirements and proce- dures to certain clearly defined categories of Monroe County employees; providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code; and providing for an effective date. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 008-1987 See Ord. Book No. 13 which is incorporated herein by reference. PLANNING, BUILDING ~ ZONING Charles Pattison, Director, discussed the Staff's response to the recommendations of the Building Industry Ad Hoc Committee. Bill Smith of the Contractors Association addressed the Board and agreed with the items contained in the Staff response. Mr. Pattison also discussed the Text change procedures before the Planning Commission. HH j~~ Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to accept Mr. Pattison's recommen- dation that H. Ray Allen be employed in the position of Hearing Officer and direct the County Attorney's Office to prepare an appropriate Personal Services Contract, said Contract subject to DCA approval. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolution approving the correction of scrivener's errors and omissions in the County's Land Development Regulations, pur- suant to Section l3-l0l(E) of those Regulations, pertaining - to Section 9-303 regarding Improved Subdivision and Commercial Fishing Village District Densitites and to Section 9-305(A)(4) pertaining to Transferable Development Rights. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 173-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Pattison discussed the Amended Commercial Fishing Registration List for the Lower Keys. Bill Moore, State President of O.F.F., addressed the Board. Vern Pokorski, President of the Big Pine Citizens Association, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman directing the Planning, Building & Zoning Department to refine the Amended Commercial Fishing Registration List for the Lower Keys and return it for approval at a later date. Motion carried una- nimously. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Michael Brady of the Florida Division of Forestry discussed the planned removal of the Observation Tower on Big pine Key. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolution con- cerning Senate Bill 537; an act relating to jurors and selection of jurors for jury pool. Motion carried unani- mously. RESOLUTION NO. 174-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. PLANNING, BUILDING ~ ZONING Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign FDOT/FHWA maps showing changes to roadways on the expanded urban area maps for Marathon and Key Largo. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 175-1987 See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the Planning Director to negotiate with the City of Key West concerning their par- ticipation (technical and financial) in the Travel Forecasting System work, to negotiate with the Florida Department of Transportation concerning their participation HH 194 (technical and financial) in the Travel Forecasting System work" and to transmit a Request For Proposals to potential consultants. Motion carried unanimously. Bob Herman, Building Official, addressed the Board concerning the Building Permit Application of Gerd puklowski. He indicated that, under the present circum- stances, he could not issue the Building Permit. Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman directing the Building Department to issue a Building Permit to Gerd puklowski. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Freeman Commissioner Lytton Commissioner Puto Commissioner Stormont Mayor Hernandez Yes No No No Yes Motion failed. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Tom Brown, County Administrator, discussed the Stock Island sewage system problems and the repair work being done. He indicated that there possibly could exist health hazards there now and recommended that the County Attorney be authorized to proceed in the Courts to obtain an injunction, if necessary, to e~iminate a possible health hazard. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to approve the request of the County Administrator and authorize the County Attorney to proceed in the Courts to obtain an injunction, if necessary, to eli- minate a possible health hazard due to sewage system problems on Stock Island. Motion carried unanimously. The County Administrator requested and the Chairman officially called for a Special Meeting of the Board on April 23rd at 1:00 p.m. in Key West to meet with the Judiciary, State Attorney, Public Defender, Sheriff and other interested parties concerning the Jails and a Special Meeting of the Board concerning Capital Improvements on April 24th at 9:00 a.m. in Key West. The exact locations of these meetings are to be announced at a later date. Mr. Brown discussed the need to obtain certain Pest Control Services. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to authorize a Call For Bids for Pest Control Services for the County buildings. Motion carried unanimouslly. The County Administrator discussed a letter from DCA to FEMA concerning the County's action to implement the new FEMA regulations. SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT The County Administrator discussed a meeting with Mayor Emeritus Harvey and Fred Johnson concerning a color scheme for Higgs Beach and also the recommendation that landscaping take place to provide for the planting of palm trees in the area. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to authorize the County Administrator to proceed with landscaping in the area of Higgs Beach using Malayan Green Palms, with costs not to exceed $8,000, and also authorizing the supplement of the Public Works Budget for the repair work to the Bandstands, HH~5 funding to come from the funding which exists in the Capital Projects Fund for improvements to Higgs Beach. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve the following requests of the County Administrator as set out in his memorandum to the Board dated March 30th: 1. Board of County Commissioners FY 87/88 Budget Policy Statement A. Provide the Office of the County Administrator with pOlicy statements, goals and directions relative to preparation of the Budget. B. Include the Board's intentions concerning providing Cost-Of-Living and Merit Pay raises for the employees. (A 5.0% C.O.L. raise is recommended.) C. Identify any special problem areas that need to be addressed in the Budget so that program strategies can be developed to solve these problems. 2. Separate Capital Outlay Budget A. Authorize the Administrator to rank and prioritize all capital equipment requests for presentation to the Board as a Combined Capital Equipment Budget. B. The Board would make a policy decision as to the overall amount to be budgeted for Capital Equipment. Therefore, all funds appropriated would automatically be used to purchase the most needed equipment. C. The County Departments would therefore carefully consider their Capital Equipment requests and provide well-documented justifications in order to rank high enough on the priority list to insure funding. D. Last year the Board arbitrarily reduced all Capital Equipment requests by 5%, equally penalizing all Departments, regardless of the merit or need of the requests. E. Once the Capital Equipment Budget is established, the approved items will be placed back into the con- cerned Department's Budget to insure accurate account- ability. 3. BUDGET WORK SESSIONS A. It is requested that the County Administrator be tasked to conduct a comprehensive analysis of every Departmental Budget Request and prepare the Tentative Monroe County Budget for submission to the Clerk's Office in a timely manner. B. The Board Budget Work Sessions could then be scheduled as required between July 15th and 30th to facilitate review of the Tentative Budget in time to certify the proposed millage rates to the Property Appraiser by July 30th. C. If approved, it is considered this procedure HH 196 will provide adequate time for Budget review by the Board without burdening the Commissioners with be- coming involved with every Department's Tentative Budget request preparation process. Motion carried unanimously. The Board postponed for two weeks consideration of the request from the County Administrator to increase staffing as set out in his memorandum dated March 30th. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve in concept the request of the County Administrator that the following procedures con- cerning the Merit Pay Increase System be adopted and incor- porated into the Monroe County Employment policies and Procedures Manual, directing the County Attorney to review same and make the necessary and proper changes in the Manual, and also alerting the County Attorney's Office that it may be necessary to make changes in the Code to accom- modate these procedures: 1. All applicable Department Heads will review the perform- ance of their eligible employees to identify those deserving of receiving a merit pay raise during the Budget preparation process. The County Administrator would subsequently review and approve/disapprove all merit pay raise recommendations. 2. Following the Board of County Commissioners' establish- ment of any Cost-Of-Living pay increase, the Personnel Department will adjust the Monroe County Pay Plan to reflect any such Cost-Of-Living pay increase. 3. All Department Heads will utilize the adjusted pay plan and approved list of merit pay employees to calculate the cost of implementing the merit pay increase pro- gram within their Departments. This information will then be included as Personnel expense items in the Departmental Budget request. 4. All merit pay raises will be effective as of the first day of the new fiscal year. 5. New employees will not normally be eligible for a merit pay raise until serving a minimum of one full year in the County's employ. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to accept the recommendation of the County Administrator to place the publication of the Delinquent Tax Rolls with The Key West Citizen. During discussion, the Board requested that a system of rotation be used next year. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Freeman Commissioner Lytton Commissioner Puto Commissioner Stormont Mayor Hernandez Yes Yes Yes No Yes Motion carried. Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by ~~ 197 Commissioner Freeman to approve Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with Hendry Corporation for the Card Sound Bridge Fender System, said Change Order resulting in a $4,458.29 reduction to the original contract price. Motion carried unanimously. AWARDING OF BIDS The Board was advised of the receipt of the following bids for the Little Torch Roads I Roadway Improvements Project: utility Contracting of Murfreesboro, Inc. Post Office Box 942 Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37133 Option I-Traffic Paint $91,783.40 Option 2-Thermoplastic $92,074.40 The Brewer Co. of Florida, Inc. 9801 N. W. 106th Street Miami, Florida 33178 Option I-Traffic Paint $56,100.00 Option 2-Thermoplastic $56,369.52 Upon recommendation of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to award the bid for the Little Torch Roads I Roadway Improvements Project to the low bidder, The Brewer Co. of Florida, Inc., in the amount of $56,369.52. Motion carried unanimously. The Board was then advised of the receipt of the following bids for the Stock Island Catch Basin Rehabilitation Project: Utility Contracting of Murfreesboro, Inc. Post Office Box 942 Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37133 Base Bid - $45,500.00 Alternate- 4,000.00 Total $49,500.00 T. A. Forsberg Inc. P.. O. Drawer E 2360 E. Jolly Oak Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 Base Bid - $51,975.00 Alternate- 38,950.00 Tbtal $90,925.00 Upon recommendation of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to award the bid for the Stock Island Catch Basin Rehabilitation Project to the low bidder, Utility Contracting of Murfreesboro, Inc., in the amount of $49,500.00. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.