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11/30/1984 Regular1 A regular meeting Commissioners_ convened, on answering to roll call were Commissioner William Freemi Commissioner Ed Swift, and present were Lucien Proby, County Administrator; Yvoni of the County's Consulting Press and Radio; and the gi Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Friday, November 30, 1984:! Plantation of the Board of County the above date. Present and' Commissioner Alison Fahrer in, Commissioner John Stormont, ;'Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey. Also ;County Attorney; Kermit Lewin, le Phelps, Deputy Clerk; members Engineers Firm; members of the �neral public. i All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS Mayor Harvey discs Bob Bensko, concerning imp► of Hibiscus Park in Key Lai requested five names of per possible in order to form Advisory Committee will be REQUEST TO Mr. John Mitchell) occupational license for p� Lewin advised that further Office was necessary and tfi granted before December 14j Ordinance "path." Motion was made b, by Commissioner Fahrer to unanimous consent: LEGAI ssed a letter from Grants Writer, ovements in the black communities go and The Rock in Marathon,�and sons from each area as soon�;as �n Advisory Committee. This, formed by Resolution. ADDRESS THE BOARD addressed the Board regarding an ilm reading. County Administrator investigation by the Clerk's iat the license could not be'! :h because it has to go along the Commissioner Swift and seconded ipprove the following items by DEPARTMENT Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the: Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to execute�a Sign Lease by and between the Casa Marina and the County of Monroe, State of Florida. RESOLUTION NO. 335-1984 See Res. Book No. 41 whichjis incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the followin, Chairman of the Board of C, County, Florida to execute Duncan's Auto Sales, Inc., County of Monroe, State of I Resolution authorizing the,, runty Commissioners of Monroe a Sign' Lease by and between" a Florida corporation, and the Florida. RESOLUTION NO. 336-1984 See Res. Book No. 41 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the' Chairman of the Board of County Commi'5sioners of Monroe County, Florida to executela Sign Lease by and between Rahn Management, Inc., d/b/a Pier House, a F`,,lorida corporation, and the County of Monroe, State of Flo,ri,,,da. RESOLUTION NO. 337-1984 See Res. Book No. 41 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to execute a Sign Lease by and between the Key Ambassador Company and the County of Monroe, State of Florida. RESOLUTION NO. 338-1984 See Res. Book No. 41 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution requesting the Supervisor of Elections to call a Special Referendum on January 16, 1985 in Monroe County, Florida for Municipal Service Taxing District Number 1-C. RESOLUTION NO. 339-1984 See Res. Book No. 41 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolutions requesting the Supervisor of Elections to call a Special Referendum on January 16, 1985 in Monroe County, Florida for Municipal Service Taxing District Number 1-D. RESOLUTION NO. 340-1984 RESOLUTION N0. 33--41--T984 See Res. Book No. 41 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolutions requesting the Supervisor of Elections to call a Special Referendum on January 16, 1985 in Monroe County, Florida for Municipal Service Taxing District Number 3. RESOLUTION NO. 342-1984 RESOLUTION NO. 343- 84 See Res. Book No. 41 which_ is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution requesting the Supervisor of Elections to call a Special Referendum on January 16, 1985 in Monroe County, Florida for Municipal Service Taxing District Number 4-B. RESOLUTION NO. 344-1984 See Res. Book No. 41 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to execute a Lease by and between Air Cargo America and the County of Monroe, State of Florida. RESOLUTION NO. 345-1984 See Res. Book No. 41 which is incorporated herein by reference. PLEASE REFER TO PAGE BB-147 OF MINUTES WHERE ADOPTION OF THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION IS RECONSIDERED. Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning receipt of unanticipated funds. 1 1 1 1 1 I 4 RESOLUTION NO. 346-1984 RESOLUTION NO. 347-1984 RESOLUTION NO. 348-1984 NO. 34�84 RESOLUTION NO. 350-984. RESOLUTION NO. 351_-_T9_84 RESOLUTION NO. 35�984 RESOLUTION NO. 35�984 RESOLUTION NO. 35�984 RESOLUTION NO. 355-r984 See Res. Book No. 4 which;is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolutions transferring funds. RESOLUTION NO. 356-1984 RESOLUTION NO. 357-1984 See Res. Book No. 41 which,is incorporated herein by reference. B.oard'authorized County Attorney to advertise a change in the Occupational License Ordinance to provide a ninety -day moratorium on Peddlers' Licenses. Board approved the continuance of the current members of the Industrial Bond Authority until January, 1985. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CLERK TO THE BOARD Board approved payment of the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures: FINE & FORFEITURE FUNDS d COURT -APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, William Kuypers, in the amount of ,206.25; Robert W. Leeman, Jr., in the amount of $93.75. i COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of 205.75; Certified Reporting Service, in the amount of $1,158.10; Bob Fazio, in the, amount of $35.00; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $116.00; Island Reporting Service, in the amount of $35.00. N COURT INTERPRETERS, Julius Barish, in the amount of $25.00; Rico Duval, in the amount of $55.00; Tana De Gamez, in the amount of $340.00; Humberto R. Jimenez, in the amount of $75.00; Stephen E. Moore, in the amount of $75.00. COMPETENCY & PSY.iEVALUATIONS, Tanju T. Mishara, Ph.D., in the amount o $15'0.00; Richard Hellman, Ph.D., in the amount of $125.00; Mental Health Care Center, in the amount of $300.00. r WITNESS PAYROLL, Fees in the amount of $110.00; Payroll in the amount of $148.52. OTHER EXPENSES, Louis J. Spallone, in the amount of $100.00. M Board approved the following Warrants: W A R R A N T S GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #28173-#28808, in the amount of $1,124,030.54. 142 SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #172, in the amount of 23,449.79. FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #398, in the amount of $17,497.99. ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #323-#324, in the amount of $102,105.77—. AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #256, in the amount of 4,575.1 . TRANSLATOR FUND, #55-#57, in the amount of $209046.57. MSD, Florida First National Bank of Key West, #224-#228, in the amount of $101,065.56. MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE FUND, #64-#65, in the amount of 4,540.4�— CAPITAL PROJECT FUND, #69, in the amount of $72,865.50.- LAW LIBRARY FUND, #137, in the amount of $849.80. CARD SOUND BRIDGE REVENUE FUND, #61 VOID-#62, in the amount of 3,120.04. MSD TAX DISTRICT, Marine Bank, Marathon, #571-#579, in the amount of 323,E 6.83. WORKMENS COMPENSATION, #1221-#1239, in the amount of $6,831.76. Board approved the execution of Bonds for the following Public Officials: R. L. Brown, Supervisor of Elections, and William Freeman, Sheriff. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Board approved the establishment of a Fifty Dollars ($50.00) change fund in the Municipal Service District office. Board authorized the County Attorney to advertise a Notice Of Calling For Bids for one 1985 Ford Type III Ambulance for Municipal Services Taxing District 6 and to seek proposals for financing of same. Board authorized the County Attorney to advertise a Notice Of Calling For Bids for remounting and refurishing an existing modular patient compartment onto a new cab chassis for Municipal Services Taxing District 5. - REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS Board approved the execution of Bond for Commissioner John Stormont. ' Motion carried unanimously. OPENING OF BIDS The Deputy Clerk advised the Board that she was in possession of no sealed proposals for the position of Dockmaster at Boot Key Harbor. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to 1 1 LPL n 1 fl authorize Jeff Fisher, Extension Services Director, to re - advertise or negotiate with interested parties and report back to the Board. Motion��carried unanimously. The Deputy Clerk advised the Board that she was in possession of no sealed proposals for one new 1/2-Ton Pick- up Truck and one new 3/4-Tbn Pick-up Truck. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to re -advertise and request Public Works Director Stickney to bring at least two sealed bids back to the Board at the December 14th meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The Deputy Clerk advised the Board that she was in possession of one sealed bid for the Installation of Daybeacons to mark The Lakes Passage Waterway (Key West to Boca Grande), Florida Keys; Monroe County. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrrer to open the bid. During discussion, motion was withdrawn. After further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Swift,and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to open the bid. Motion carried unanimously'. The Deputy Clerk advised the Board that she was in possession of the following bid.: Frank Keevan & Son, Inc. $149200.00 2nd Street, StockAsland Key West, Florida' 33040 p Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to refer to staff. Motion carried una- nimously. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS Mr. Rosenthal and,Mr. Russell addressed the Board concerning the Hurricane Memorial Monument in Islamorada and requested the County to allocate funds for the repair and maintenance of the Monument and consider the possibility of creating lighting of same. Mayor Harvey requested that the Board be supplied with a history of the Monument and a budget for its maintenance. Commissioner Fahrer advised that contact should be made with the Highway Beautification Committee regarding this matter. Public Works Director Stickney was directed to check on the maintenance situation and report back to the Board at the next meeting. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Charles Pattison of the Department of Community Affairs addressed the Board regarding the Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of Community Affairs and Monroe County and the Contract between Monroe County and the Planning Consultants. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of Community Affairs and Monroe County and the Contract between Monroe County and the Planning Consultants and authorizing the County Attorney to make the necessary changes4 Roll call vote was unanimous. LEGAL DEPARTMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt, per staff recommendations, the following Resolution incorporating a Biological Assessment into the record"'concerning the application of Albert Fletcher, Jr. for the maintenance dredging of an existing canal and boat basin, the deposition of spoil on an upland site and the placement of rip -rap fill below mean ffp y 1 high water and proposed construction of a wooden pier at Mile Marker 31.5, Big Pine Key. RESOLUTION NO. 358-1984 See Res. Book No. 4 which is incorporated herein by reference. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Fahrer Yes Commissioner Freeman Yes Commissioner Stormont No Commissioner Swift Yes Mayor Harvey Yes Motion carried. County Attorney Proby addressed the Board and discussed a report from the Jail Committee. Mr. Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan addressed the Board and discussed proposed Addendums to the August 5, 1983 Agreement regarding the Monroe County Jail Facilities Expansion. Mayor Harvey presented a letter from Commissioner Stormont concerning the lack of handicap faci- lities at the Plantation Key Courthouse. The Board then discussed certain costs. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt, with recommended changes concerning handicap facilities, the following Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to approve and execute five Additional Services Addendums to the August 59 1983 Agreement by and between Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. and Monroe County, Florida concerning County Jail Facilities Expansion. Roll call vote was unanimous. RESOLUTION NO. 359-1984 See Res. Book No. 41 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Mayor Harvey to adopt the following Resolution requesting the Department of Transportation of the State of Florida to convey and deed over to Monroe County certain roads in said County formerly conveyed to the Department of Transportation of the State of Florida. Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioners Freeman and Stormont absent from the meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 360-1984 See Res. Book No. 4 which is incorporated herein by reference. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR A representative of Fisherman's Hospital addressed the Board and discussed a Proposal For Establishment Of A Primary Care Program. Social Services Director Louis LaTorre discussed the grant for the Program. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve the Proposal with the addition of a "hold harmless" clause and clarification of the high eligibility criteria. Motion carried unanimously. County Administrator Lewin discussed the 1985 calendar for the Board of Appeals. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer directing the County Administrator to obtain approval from officials of Key Colony Beach to conduct hearings of the 1 f' BB 145 i 1 L 1 Board of Appeals in their ,offices on the third Wednesday of every month. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Lewin discussed the Boating Improvement Fund Program and advised the Board that the Department of Natural Resources would no longer `advance necessary funds and that the County would have to p°ay costs and then seek reimburse- ment. Motion was made by 'Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to!transfer $10,000.00 from Contingency. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to transfer funds from Contingency as needed. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to' grant approval to the Library Board to continue looking 'for suitable space for a new library in Key Largo. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Lewin addressed the Board regarding the deadline for submission of Agenda items to his office and requested that said deadline be changed from 4:00 p.m., on Wednesday to 10:00 a.m. on'; Wednesday. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to make a 10:00 a.m. Wednesday deadline for submission of Agenda items to the County Administrator's Office. After discussion, motion was withdrawn at Mr. Lewin's request. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Siwift to close all County offices on Monday, December 24, 19,84 and Monday, December 31, 1984 in observance of Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve and that future Christmas Eve and 'ew Year's Eve observances should be included in the Yearly Calendar. Roll call vote was una- nimous. Motion was made Uy Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Swift to cancel the meetings of the Board of County Commissioners scheduled for Good Friday, April 5, 1985 and for thejFriday after Thanksgiving, November 29, 1985. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer tolapprove payment in the amount of $1,302.90 to Bob Fazio for court reporting services rendered to Judge Lester. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made ey Mayor Harvey and seconded by Commissioner. Fahrer approving the execution of Lease Number N62467-85-RP-00037 with the United States Navy for a portion of the East Martello Battery Site for use and occupancy as a Monroe County Civil Defense Command and Operations Post. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner'Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve payment in the amount of $1,437.83 to Post, Buckley,, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. for pro- fessional services rendered to the Card Sound Road and Toll Bridge Authority in connection with the reconstruction of C-905(Toll District Portion). Motion carried unanimously. During discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to appoint Commissioner Stormont as head of a committee to review County engineering expenses and Board's liaison at workshops to be held after Appeals Board meetings. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded BE 146 by Commissioner Fahrer to approve payment in the amount of $43,090.12 to Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. for their Invoice #403-188 for work performed during the month of October. Motion carried unanimously. Public Works Director Stickney advised the Board that a request had been received for the installation of an additional street light on Barcelona Drive, Big Coppitt Key. No action was taken. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Harvey suggested that Henry W. Staples be appointed to the Translator Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to appoint Henry W. Staples to the Translator Board. Motion carried unanimously. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS Motion was made by.Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to develop a budget for the establishment of a County Newsletter. Motion carried unani- mously. Commissioner Swift discussed recreation land on Big Pine Key. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to authorize County Administrator Lewin to negotiate with Mr. Casey for the purchase of wetlands adjacent to property now under contract for purchase by the County if and when the title is cleared to the property under contract. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Swift discussed title problems with the parcel now under contract and also the biologist's report on the property. Commissioner Swift discussed Economic Consultants regarding the Land Use Plan. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman t-o appropriate the necessary funds in the amount of $10,000.00 for County Attorney Proby and Dr. Doyle to hire Economic Consultants for a third opinion. Motion carried unani- mously. Commissioner Swift discussed his recent trip to Citrus County at the request of the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners for the purpose of discussing Critical Concern. He also addressed the Board concerning the recent acquisition of Homosassa Springs by Citrus County. He advised the Board that included in that acquisition was a hippopotamus by the name of Lucifer. He then proceeded to read the text of a Resolution which indicated Monroe County's support of Citrus County's acquisition of Homosassa Springs and designation as an Area of Critical State Concern by the donation of "Lettuce For Lucifer." Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following Resolution calling on the citizens of Monroe County to come to the assistance of -Citrus County in helping resolve a problem occasioned by Citrus County having acquired Homosassa Springs and Park and soliciting contributions to feed the only hippopotamus in a County Park in Florida. RESOLUTION NO. 361-1984 See Res. Book No. 41 whi-ch is incorporated herein by reference. 1 1 1 1 1 Motion carried unanimously.1 During discussion of the Resolution, several members;of the audience addressed the question and also volunteered to donate cases of lettuce for Lucifer. Commissioner Swift' I discussed the Lease with Mr. Yale Fleer for the concession at the County Beach which is due to expire in December of this year. He discussed the possibility of calling for 'proposals on a competitive basis for persons interested in leasing that facility. He also discussed the extension of the current Lease while a Request For Proposals was prepared and submitted. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to extend the Lease between Monroe County and Mr. Yale Fleer for the concession at the County Beach through April 30, 1985, and also approving the Committee appointed by Mayor Harvey (consisting of Commissioner Swift, Mayor Harvey and Committee Chairman Freeman) to proceed with plans to seek proposals for the lease of the facility at the County Beach and review same to include such items as revenues to be derived from said Lease, capital improvements and a possible rent credit provision. Motion carried unanimously. TABLED ITEMS County Administrator Lewin requested that the item concerning the Contract with the Health Department be post- poned for two weeks. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to postpone item con'- cerning Contract with the Health Department for two weeks. Motion carried unanimously-0 LEGAL DEPARTMENT ,i Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Swift to recopsider the adoption of the Resolution authorizing the,Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to execute a Lease by and between Air Cargo America and the County of Monroe in connection with the use of'ithe Key West International Airport facility. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift"and seconded by Mayor Harvey to postpone for two weeks. Motion carried unanimously. PLEASE REFER TO RIESOLUTION NO. 345-1984 PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED ON PAGE BB-140 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.