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11/20/2001 Regular/Organizational MINUTES OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2001/330 Regular/Organizational Meeting Board of County Commissioners Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Key Largo, Florida A Regular/Organizational Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 10:00 A.M., on the above date in the Key Largo Library. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy, Commissioner Murray Nelson, Commissioner Dixie Spehar, Commissioner Nora Williams, and Mayor George Neugent. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James L. Roberts, County Administrator; James T. Hendrick, County Attorney; County Staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public. All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING The Board proceeded to the selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern of the Commission. Commissioner Williams nominated Mayor Neugent as Mayor. Commissioner Nelson nominated Commissioner McCoy as Mayor. There being no other nominations, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to close nominations. Motion carried unanimously. Roll call vote was unanimous selecting Commissioner McCoy as Mayor of Monroe County. Motion was made by Mayor McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Williams nominating Commissioner Spehar as Mayor Pro Tern of Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following Resolution electing the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern for the Board of County Commissioners for 2001-2002. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 430-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk of the Board to sign all warrants, legal documents and any other necessary papers and documents; and stating that the presently authorized signatures validating County checks are hereby continued for sixty days from this date in order to meet payroll and other necessary obligations. Roll call vote was unanImous. 11/20/01 2001/331 RESOLUTION NO. 431-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, AND DELETIONS Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions made to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Presentation of Years of Service Award for 20 years of service to Monroe County to Marcia Bassett, Administrative Assistant, Public Works Division. Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for the Month of September, 2001, to Yamien Joulwan, Lead Toll Collector, Card Sound Toll Authority, Public Works Division. Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation recognizing the week of November 25,2001 as Habitat for Humanity Week in Monroe County. Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation expressing December 1, 2001 as Wodd Aids Day in Monroe County. Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation recognizing January 27,2002 - February 2,2002 as Philanthropy Week in Monroe County. BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval of the following items: Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposaVdestructionltrade in and advertising for bids. Said list is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval to rescind an existing Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Sgt. Lee Ann Dalton and granted approval to enter into a one-year Lease Agreement with a Deputy appointed by the Monroe County Sheriff to reside at the trailer located at the Harry Harris Park, Key Largo, for an amount of rent and utilities totaling' $425.00 per month. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Dade Restaurant Repair Shop, Inc. for the Preventive Maintenance Service of the Kitchen Equipment located at the Monroe County Detention Center. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between 11/20/01 2001/332 Monroe County and Barnes' Alarm Systems, Inc. for Alarm System Annual Certification, Maintenance, and Monitoring. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and G & K Services to provide uniform service to the Division of Public Works. Board granted approval to reject bids for the outdoor air unit installation at the Marathon Government Center Annex. Board granted approval of the monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County Administrator. Board granted approval to reject bids for Animal Shelter Collection System & Drainage on Stock Island, and readvertise. Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 001 to Contract KC 171 for the 2nd Quarter of the Community Care for the Elderly Contract for Fiscal Year 7/1/01 thru 6/30/02 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., and the Monroe County Board of County CommissionerslMonroe County Social Services (Monroe County In Home Service Program, the Case Management Agency). Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 001 to Contract KH 172 for the 2nd Quarter of the Home Care for the Elderly for Fiscal Year 7/1/01 through 6/30/02 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., and the Monroe County Board of County CommissionerslMonroe County Social Services (Monroe County In Home Service Program, the Case Management Agency). Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 001 to Contract KS 212 of the 2nd Quarter Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver Spending Authority for Fiscal Year 7/1/01 through 6/30/02 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., and the Monroe County Board of County CommissionerslMonroe County Social Services (Monroe County In Home Service Program, the Case Management Agency). Board granted approval and authorized execution of Contract AE-129 Older American Act ill-E Respite Care, for Fiscal Year 10/1/01 through 12/31/01 in the amount of $25,804.00 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (Area Agency on Aging for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties and the Monroe County Board of County CommissionerslMonroe County Social Services Monroe County In Home Service Program, the Case Management Agency). Board granted approval of Amendment #002 to OAA Contract #AA-129 (1/1/01-12/31/01) between Monroe County and the Alliance for Aging, Inc. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Addendum between Monroe County and Physician Resources, Inc., to extend Agreement for Medical Director 11/20/01 20011333 Services for an additional two year period, effective January 2,2002, at $4,333.33 per month, total of $52,000.00 per year. Board granted approval to accept bid for sale of surplus property from Joseph Cangemi for one (1) 1993 RV Trailer, County ill #1416-126, in the amount of $2,400.00. Board adopted the following Resolution in order to amend the Class A Rules and Regulations for emergency medical services. RESOLUTION NO. 432-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval to advertise for a Public Hearing to be held on December 19, 2001,3:00 P.M., Marathon Government Center, Marathon, Florida, to consider the City of Marathon's application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, Emergency Medical Service (Class A). Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute an EMS County Grant Application and related request for grant distribution to the State of Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. RESOLUTION NO. 433-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of State Funded Sub grant Agreement, Contract Number 02CP-04-11-54-01-044, between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Community Affairs concerning an Emergency Management Base Grant in the amount of $102,974. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Addendum between Monroe County and the Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. amending the Volunteer Personnel Reimbursement to increase each volunteer reimbursement by $50.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Addendum between Monroe County and the Key Largo Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. amending the Volunteer Personnel Reimbursement to increase each volunteer reimbursement by $50.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Public Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement Number 3 between Monroe County and the State of Florida Department of Transportation, for additional funding for the General Aviation Apron project at the Key West International Airport. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Public Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement Number 2 between Monroe County and the State of 11/20/01 2001/334 Florida Department of Transportation, for additional funding for the Runway/Taxiway project at the Key West International Airport. Board granted approval and authorized execution of Purchase/Service Order No. 01/02-03 between Monroe County and URS to provide Resident Project Representative Services for the T-Hangar Taxilane project at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport, in the amount of $36,000.00. Board granted approval and authorized execution of Purchase/Service Order No. 01/02-04 between Monroe County and URS to provide Resident Project Representative Services for the Fixed Base Operator Aprons at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport, in the amount of $37,000.00. Board granted approval to waive rent for the month of November 2001, in the amount of $492.82, for a parking lot leased nights and weekends by Hyatt & Hyatt, dba Martha'sIBenihana. Board granted approval for the Marathon Rotary to use the Marathon Airport November 23rd through December 2,2001 for a carnival, contingent upon meeting all county requirements, to include the increased safety and security issues that may surround the event. Board granted approval of Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Calendar including dates for all Public Hearings. Said list is attached hereto. Board granted approval to close Fund 154, Cudjoe Gardens Municipal Service Culvert District. Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds, Receipt of Unanticipated Funds, and Amending Resolutions: Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.1). RESOLUTION NO. 434-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.2). RESOLUTION NO. 435-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.3). RESOLUTION NO. 436-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.4). 11/20/01 RESOLUTION NO. 437-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.5). RESOLUTION NO. 438-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.6). RESOLUTION NO. 439-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.7). RESOLUTION NO. 440-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.8). RESOLUTION NO. 441-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.9). RESOLUTION NO. 442-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10). RESOLUTION NO. 443-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11). RESOLUTION NO. 444-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12). RESOLUTION NO. 445-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13). 20011335 11/20/01 RESOLUTION NO. 446-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14). RESOLUTION NO. 447-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15). RESOLUTION NO. 448-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16). RESOLUTION NO. 449-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17). RESOLUTION NO. 450-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18). RESOLUTION NO. 451-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19). RESOLUTION NO. 452-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20). RESOLUTION NO. 453-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21). RESOLUTION NO. 454-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22). 2001/336 11/20/01 20011337 RESOLUTION NO. 455-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23). RESOLUTION NO. 456-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Amending Resolution No. 345-2001 (OMB Schedule Item No. 24). RESOLUTION NO. 457-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25). RESOLUTION NO. 458-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26). RESOLUTION NO. 459-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27). RESOLUTION NO. 460-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and the Rural Health Network of Monroe County, Florida, Inc. to provide administration, outreach, and promotional activities related to the Florida KidCare Program in Monroe County. Board granted approval to spend Police Facility Impact Fees for renovation of the existing Mariner's Hospital to create an Upper Keys Substation for the Sheriff's Office, total cost to the County in the amount of$375,000.00 (Impact Fees). Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Care Center for Mental Health, extending termination date. Board granted approval to apply for the Historical Resources Grants-in-Aid from the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following Fiscal Year 2002 Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Formula Grant Contracts with Monroe County: Boys and Girls Club, county match in the amount of$5,583.00; Florida Keys 11/20/01 2001/338 Outreach Coalition, county match in the amount of $7,828.00; Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, county match in the amount of $7,652.00; Helpline, Inc., county match (provided by Helpline) in the amount of $4,250.00; Monroe County Sheriffs Dept., county match in the amount of $8,663.00; Monroe County Sheriffs Department, county match in the amount of $10,250.00; Safeport, county match in the amount of $15,052.00; Samuel's House, county match in the amount of$9,733.00. Estimated ongoing costs for each of the fore mentioned is $2,857.00 for staff support-filing reports, oversight (e.g. maintenance, utilities, janitorial, salaries, etc.). Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following Fiscal Year 2002 Byrne Formula Grant Program, Certificate of Acceptance of Sub grant Awards between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the following projects: Residential Detoxification Services for Monroe County Men and Women ill, Grant Number 02-CJ-2H-II-54-01-129, county match in the amount of$7,652.00; Teenline Crisis Intervention and Referral Hotline IV, Grant Number 02-CJ-2H-II-54-01-134, county match in the amount of $4,250.00 (match provided by Helpline); Sheriffs Case Manager I, Grant Number 02-CJ-2H-II-54-01-133, county match in the amount of$10,250.00; Sunrise House, Transitional Housing for Recovering Homeless Men II, Grant Number 02-CJ-2H-II-54-01-128, county match in the amount of$7,828.00; Monroe Youth Challenge Program I, Grant Number 02-CJ-2H-1l-54-01-131, county match in the amount $8,663.00; Samuel's House, Inc. Shelter for Women and Women with Children ill, Grant Number 02-CJ -2H -11-54-01-132, county match in the amount of$9,733.00; Safeport Residential Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center I, Grant Number 02-CJ-2H-II-54-0l-130, county match in the amount of$15,052.00; Boys & Girls Club Street S.M.A.R.T. Gang Prevention I, Grant Number 02-CJ-2H-II-54-01-127, county match in the amount of$5,583.00. Estimated ongoing costs for each of the fore mentioned is $2,857.00 for staff support-filing reports, oversight (e.g. maintenance, utilities, janitorial, salaries, etc.). Board granted approval of Worker's Compensation settlement in the amount of $52,000.00 inclusive of attorney's fees and costs. Board granted approval to purchase one cascade truck through "piggy-backing" bid of Lake County, FL at a purchase price of$134,501.00 which is a $4,007.00 increase over the original approved amount of $130,494.00, that was approved during the Fiscal Year 2001 budget process. Board granted approval and authorized execution of Contract Amendment between Monroe County and Robbies Safe Harbor Marine Enterprises, Inc., for beach cleaning, maintenance and beautification at Higgs Beach, Little Duck Key Beach, and Harry Harris Beach. MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT Board granted approval of the following Request for Expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, in the total amount of$65,357.00: $10,000 This amount will be used for start-up funds for the Shared Service Network for the Wesley House. 11/20/01 2001/339 $ 3,600 This amount will be used by Monroe County Girl Scouts to send girls with financial need to summer camp and other educational and leadership training opportunities. $ 5,000 This amount will be given to the Florida Sheriffs Association to help fund the construction of a law enforcement memorial. $11,000 This amount will be used for the Key West Goal Club to help fund the needs of the athletic programs in Key West. $ 500 This amount will be used to purchase uniforms for the STEP program at the Marathon High School. $ 3,000 This amount will be used as a contribution to the Maples Center for Forensic Medicine. $ 3,025 This amount will be used by the Community Relations Division to purchase miscellaneous safety items to distribute at crime watch meetings. $ 4,357 This amount will be given to the Key West Youth Tennis, Inc. to purchase necessary equipment not budgeted by the school district. $ 1,000 These funds supported the academic achievement of high schoolers taking the Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test by providing tangible incentives selected by school district personnel. $ 3,875 These funds offset travel costs associated with Key West High School's championship baseball team playoff season. $20,000 Upper Keys. These funds will be used to purchase a police patrol boat for use in the Board granted approval and authorized execution of Construction and Occupation Agreement for Juvenile Justice Facility in Monroe County between Monroe County, the State of Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice and the Monroe County Sheriffs Office. MONROE COUNTY JUDICIAL SERVICES Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Irwin S. Morse, MD, d/b/a Town Square Mall, for 450 feet of office space, for Guardian Ad Litem Program starting January 1, 2002. The rent is increased by the CPI-U for the most recent twelve months available (2.6%). COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's appointment of Barbara Hettinger to 11/20/01 2001/340 the Art in Public Places Committee with a term expiring 11/01/2002, replacing Lee Rohe who resigned October 22, 2001. Board granted approval of Mayor McCoy's request that Monroe County employees be granted paid holidays for Christmas Eve, December 24,2001, and New Year's Eve, December 31,2001. Board granted approval of Commissioner Williams' appointment of Dennis Henize to the Citizen Code Committee with a term expiring June 2002, replacing Patrick Dunn. Board granted approval of Commissioner Williams' appointment of Robert T. Thrasher to the Older American Advisory Board with a term expiring November 2003. Board adopted the following Resolution in support of Representative Sorensen and the Key Largo Federation of Homeowners efforts to control the escalating Florida Windstorm Underwriting Association's Homeowner Windstorm insurance rates, to return review of those rates to the insurance Commissioner, and to end the association's mandatory requirement that a homeowner purchase flood insurance as a precondition to purchasing windstorm insurance; and directing that copies of the Resolution be sent to the Governor, Insurance Commissioner, Florida State House of Representatives, Leslie Waters, Chairman House Committee on Insurance, Florida State Senate, Jack Latuala, Chairman Banking and Insurance, and the County's Legislative Delegation. RESOLUTION NO. 461-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval of Commissioner Nelson's appointment of Jill Patterson and Jorge Aladro to the Citizen Code Committee with terms expiring June 2002. Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition of the late Dr. Jose Bofill who passed away on October 8,2001 at the age of85. RESOLUTION NO. 462-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval of Commissioner Spehar's appointment of Don Craig to the Citizen's Code Committee with a term expiring June 2002, replacing Frank Toppino. Board granted approval to waive permitting fees in the amount of $200.00 for the Lower Keys Business & Professional Woman's No Name Bridge Walk/Run that was held on November 10,2001. All money raised will be used to benefit an educational scholarship fund in Monroe County. 11/20/01 2001/341 COUNTY CLERK WARRANTS Board approved the following Warrants (#56596-58200 & 201706-201896): General Fund (001), in the amount of$I,962,827.71; Sup to General Revenue (002), in the amount of$39,355.53; Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101), in the amount of $5,107,560.02; Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the amount of$236,651.23; Law Library Fund (103), in the amount of$2,190.00; TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of$283,156.75; TDC Admin & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the amount of $342,096.67; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117), in the amount of$241,666.81; TDC District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount of$34,752.1O; TDC District 3,3 Cent (119), in the amount of $85,040.38; TDC District 4,3 Cent (120), in the amount of$198,827.04; TDC District 5,3 Cent (121), in the amount of$216,163.13; Gov. Fund Type Grants (125); in the amount of $403,728. 10; Fire & Amb Dist 1 L&M Keys (141), in the amount of$154,933.07; Translator System Svc Dst (142), in the amount of$950.00; Upper Keys Health Care (144), in the amount of$25,895.21; Fire & Amb Dist 6 Key Largo (146), in the amount of $210,580.23; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of $37,830.47; Plan, Build, Zoning (148), in the amount of$146,277.38; Municipal Policing (149), in the amount of$489,855.59; 911 Enhancement Fee (150), in the amount of$19,346.89; Duck Key Security (152), in the amount of$5,503.50; Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of$152,678.20; Boating Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of$24,055.82; Misc. Special Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of$9,526.05; Environmental Restoration (160), in the amount of$17,401.50; 1 Cent Infra Surtax (304), in the amount of$169,187.87; Clerks Rev Note, Capital (306), in the amount of$I,040.00; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of$10,965.65; Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of $ 107,696.22; Key West Inti Airport (404), in the amount of$481,633.36; MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount of$2,254,559.75; Worker's Compensation (501), in the amount of $106,463.06; Group Insurance Fund (502), in the amount of$90,056.09; Risk Management Fund (503), in the amount of$125,346.81; Fleet Management Fund (504), in the amount of$92,899.70. FINES & FORFEITURES Court Reporter Services, All Keys Reporting, in the amount of $521.25; Amy Landry Reporting, in the amount of$250.00; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of$5,703.75; Esquire Deposition Service, in the amount of$659.10; Florida Keys Reporting Inc., in the amount of$108.00; Johnson & Associates, in the amount of$77.83; McCarthy Reporting Service, in the amount of$48.30; Nella Robin Jones, in the amount of$307.00. Competency Evaluation, Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount of$550.00; Guidance Clinic of the Upper Keys, in the amount of$300.00; Henry M. Storper MD, in the amount of$550.00; James W. Holbrook EDD, in the amount of $1 ,300.00; Leslie Morgan PHD, in the amount of $700.00; Pamela A. Strother LCSW, in the amount of $700.00; Tanju Mishara PHD, in the amount of $350.00; Thomas Hibberd PHD, in the amount of$I,050.00. Court Interpreter, Alex Diaz, in the amount of$650.00; Ana M. Stults, in the amount of$335.00; Claudia M. Hancock, in the amount of$295.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount of$402.50; Gilbert D. Mora, in the amount of 11/20/01 2001/342 $50.00; Grace Connors; in the amount of$160.00; Jean C. Nelson, in the amount of$550.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the amount of$185.00; Joanna Nocun, in the amount of$25.00; Martha Hernandez, in the amount of $150.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the amount of $320.00; Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of$250.00. Witness Coordination, Witness Payroll, in the amount of$655.00; Witness Travel & Per Diem, in the amount of$4,378.50. Expert Witness Expenses, A. Lamar Miller, in the amount of$500.00; Michael S. Maher MD, in the amount of$185.00. Court Appointed Attorney Fees-Conflict, Christine Bollong, in the amount of$2,995.50; Christopher Meyer, in the amount of$350.00; Feldman, Koenig & Highsmith, in the amount of$3,174.90; Giovana L. Upson ESQ, in the amount of$907.50; Gregory Davila, in the amount of 4577.50; Jason R. Smith Attorney at Law, in the amount of$543.75; John P. Rotolo PA, Inc., in the amount of $2,257.50; Law Offices of Manuel E. Garcia, in the amount of$8,225.00; Michelle 1. Cates ESQ, in the amount of $422.33; Peary Fowler, in the amount of $600.00; Roberta S. Fine P A, in the amount of$5,931.16; Stephen S. Isherwood, in the amount of$888.75; Victoria McFadyen, in the amount of $1 ,062.50. Extraditions, Monroe County Sheriffs Dept., in the amount of $12,361.69. Other Services Circuit, A & A Legal Service, in the amount of$267.00; Avis Rent A Car System Inc., in the amount of$316.65; David Bums Investigation, in the amount of $695.00; Key West Travel/Condo, in the amount of $424.00; State of Florida, in the amount of $676.65; William Kuypers, in the amount of$I,257.47. Miscellaneous Expenses, Chartone Inc., in the amount of$13.01; Stephanie Fleming, in the amount of$96.70; State of Florida, in the amount of $404.1 O. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL EXPENDITURES Board granted approval of the following Tourist Development Council Expenditures for the month of October 2001: Advertising, in the amount of$428,514.92; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the amount of$361,824.79; Chamber Payments, in the amount of$31,666.66; Events, in the amount of$57,123.44; Office Supplies & Oper Costs, in the amount of $26,189.81; Personal Services, in the amount of$101,712.90; Public Relations, in the amount of$98,898.27; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of$I13,004.51; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of$9,135.26; Travel, in the amount of$5,908.25. Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes from the Regular meetings of September 19 & 20, 2001. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for the Court Services Network System. RESOLUTION NO. 463-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Board granted approval of the re-appointment of Diane Silva to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission with term to expire November 1, 2003. 11120/01 2001/343 Board granted approval of the revised Administrative Procedures for the Board of County Commissioners. Board granted approval of direction to the Administration to proceed with an adjustment of salaries for key positions within the Growth Management Division and to follow-up with additional salary considerations throughout the balance of County government, including establishment of incentives to attract and retain employees. COUNTY ATTORNEY Board granted approval for the Mayor to execute an Assignment and Assumption of Leaseholds to Islamorada, Village of Islands for interest in a portion of property leased from the Board of Public Instruction to Monroe County. Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance providing for definitions; prohibiting the owners of real property from causing, suffering or permitting trees or other vegetation from their property to interfere with vessels traveling upon navigable canals; providing for penalties; providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective date. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS Public Works Director Dent Pierce addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval to award Public Works surplus equipment. Said list is incorporated herein by reference. Motion carried unanimously. County Engineer Dave Koppel addressed the Board. After discussion motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval of the revised Seven Year Roadway/Bicycle Path Plan, as amended to include paving of Caribbean Drive and bike path on SummerIand Key. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting approval to accept renewal with Arthur J. Gallagher to provide Airport Errors & Omissions Insurance at an annual premium of $1 0,280. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Williams to table approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Monroe County and the Monroe County Sheriffs Department concerning operation of the Sheriffs Bell UH-l helicopter for public safety missions. Motion carried unanimously. 11/20/01 2001/344 County Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval to waive Monroe County's policies and procedures for non-profit organizations and to renew the office space Lease Agreement with the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition on a month-to-month basis commencing December 15,2001. Motion carried unanimously. DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS Mr. Pierce thanked Ervin Higgs, Monroe County Property Appraiser; Danise "Dee Dee" Henriquez, Monroe County Tax Collector; Rob Gregg, from the Property Appraiser's GIS Mapping Department; Doug Driver from the Monroe County Technical Services Department; and Sheri Gosselin from the Division of Solid Waste, who all helped to develop in-house a software program for solid waste billing to be included with the tax bills. Commissioner Williams discussed complaints from No Name Key residents concerning tree trimming. Commissioner Nelson thanked the Public Works Department for their quick response concerning the cleaning-up of a boat ramp in the Upper Keys. COMMISSIONERS'ITEMS Commissioner Nelson discussed his item with the Board concerning approval of directing Growth Management to prepare an Ordinance similar to Dade County's 33.255.1, to limit businesses having serious objectionable characteristics from concentrating in any given location, or areas frequented by minors. The following individual addressed the Board: Frank Smoley. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board and discussed a proposed Resolution directing the Planning Department to prepare a report on adult businesses in the unincorporated areas of Monroe County. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote was unanimous. RESOLUTION NO. 464-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Commissioner Nelson discussed his item with the Board concerning approval to use the $20,000 fund (that was set up to pay for emergency helicopter transport to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue) for other providers. Public Safety Director, Reggie Paros addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to approve the item. Roll call vote was unanimous. DISTRICT #1 LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT BOARD OF GOVERNORS The Board of Governors for District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present and answering to roll call were Mayor Charles "Sonny" McCoy, 11/20/01 2001/345 Commissioner George Neugent, Commissioner Dixie Spehar, Commissioner Nora Williams, and Chairperson Yvonne Harper. Public Safety Director, Reggie Paros gave the Board a status report concerning the City Marathon's emergency medical service to become effective January, 2002. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval of the Volunteer Personnel Reimbursement of Expenses Allowance to increase each volunteer reimbursement by $50.00 - Volunteers: $150, Assistant and/or Deputy Chief: $225.00, and Fire Chief $300.00; and authorizing execution of the following Contract Addendums: Contract Addendum with Tavernier Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Corps, Inc. Contract Addendum with Layton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Contract Addendum with Big Pine Key Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Contract Addendum with SugarIoafKey Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Contract Addendum with Big Coppitt Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Resolution authorizing the write off of EMS Accounts receivable, in the total amount of $326.66. Roll call vote was unanimous. RESOLUTION NO. 465-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District adjourned. * * * * * * The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all Commissioner present. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to reopen the Agenda in order to add a request for hearing on the proposed Momoe County Rule Changes from the State on November 28, 2001. Motion carried unanimously. 11/20/01 20011346 DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS Monroe County Construction Manager, Stephanie Coffer addressed the Board and introduced individuals from the firms of Harvard Jolly Clees Toppe Architects, P.A., AIA; Weiler / Barger + Dean; and William P. Horn Architect, P.A., who made presentations to the Board for Professional Services for the Medical Examiner's Facility. After all the presentations were made, the Board proceeded to ballot on the basis of the lowest point total being the firm selected. The Clerk announced the following results: NAME Nelson Neugent Spehar Williams McCoy Total Harvard 1 1 2 1 1 6 Jolly CIees Toppe Weiler 3 2 3 2 3 13 Barger + Dean William P. 2 3 1 3 2 11 Horn Motion was then made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Nelson authorizing Staffto negotiate a contract with firm Harvard Jolly Clees Toppe Architects. Roll call vote was unanimous. County Engineer Dave Koppel addressed the Board and introduced Gary Donn, Director of Planning and Public Transportation with the Florida Department of Transportation who made a presentation to the Board concerning the Tentative Five-Year Work Program for Fiscal Year 2003 thru 2007. Hal Heim addressed the Board. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Roberts discussed with the Board approval for the establishment of a process that will consider the redistricting of County Commission districts and Mosquito Control districts in time for adoption in 2003. Harry L. Sawyer, Jr., Supervisor of Elections addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval of the item. Roll call vote was unanimous. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance authorizing a lump sum years of service award to certain eligible volunteer firefighters whom each have provided at least ten (10) years of fire, rescue and emergency medical services to the residents and visitors of Monroe County and whom each have reached the age of sixty; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date. There was no public 11/20/01 2001/347 input. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 039-2001 Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference. A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 6-32, Monroe County, clarifying the application of the four year statute oflimitations; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following Ordinance. Growth Management Director Tim McGarry addressed the Board and discussed his memorandum dated November 19, 2001. The Board accepted public input with the following individual addressing the Board: Jill Patterson. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Nelson Yes Commissioner Neugent Yes Commissioner Spehar Yes Commissioner Williams No Mayor McCoy Yes Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 040-2001 Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference. A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution renouncing and disclaiming any right of the County and the public in and to a portion of an alleyway between Lignum Vitae Drive and Mahogny Drive, Pamela Villa Subdivision, Key Largo, Florida. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote was unanimous. RESOLUTION NO. 466-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution renouncing and disclaiming and right ofthe County and the public in and to a portion of Washington Avenue, Largo Beach, Tavernier, Monroe County, Florida. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote was unanimous. RESOLUTION NO. 467-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. 11/20/01 2001/348 W ASTEW A TER ISSUES Commissioner Nelson discussed his item with the Board concerning boundaries and areas of responsibilities for the Key Largo/Tavernier independent elected sewer board. The following individuals addressed the Board: Bill Smith, representing the Florida Keys Contractor's Association; John Loftis, Howard Gelbman, Charles A. Russell, representing the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce; Van Cadenhead, Michael Fagan, Ann Nickerson, DeeVon Quirolo, Attorney Bob Feldman, representing the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority; Jerry Wilkinson, Adam Koslofsky, Pauline Klein, Jan Darden, representing the Stillwright Point Property Owner's Association; Charles Causey, representing the Florida Keys Environmental Fund; Marby Causey, Jody Thomas, representing the Nature Conservancy; Nancy Klingener, representing the Ocean Conservancy; Doris Kendall, Joe Harris, representing the Artists Environmental Foundation of the Florida Keys; Hal Heim, and Rebecca Jetton, representing the Florida Department of Community Affairs. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar directing Representative Ken Sorenson to allow the current bill for an independent elected sewer board for Key Largo/Tavernier to proceed through the Florida House of Representatives and become Florida law on or about June 2002, subject to passage by the House of Representatives. Should such a bill become Florida law, staffwill direct the Supervisor of Elections, Harry Sawyer, to place on the November ballot, 2002, the selection offive sewer commissioners for the above area. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Nelson Yes Commissioner Neugent Yes Commissioner Spehar Yes Commissioner Williams No Mayor McCoy Yes Motion carried. Motion was made by Mayor McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following Resolution confirming the action of the Chairperson of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners as one of the signatories for Wastewater Funding. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 468-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Scott Witney, representing Covanta Water briefly addressed the Board concerning approval of Resolution ratifying request for Key Largo Wastewater Treatment System(s) Proposals, Directing and Scheduling Staff Evaluation of Proposals, Reserving decision making authority to the Board of County Commissioners, Rescinding references to evaluation by others, reconfirming entitlement to update cost proposals, finding potential diminution or loss of funding, and providing an effective date. State Representative Ken Sorenson addressed the Board. No official action was taken by the Board. 11/20/01 2001/349 reconfirming entitlement to update cost proposals, finding potential diminution or loss of funding, and providing an effective date. State Representative Ken Sorenson addressed the Board. No official action was taken by the Board. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval of a request for hearing on the proposed Monroe County Rule Changes from the State on November 28, 2001. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing was held to consider a Budget Amendment to the Key West Airport Fund #404. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 469-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. A Public Hearing was held to consideration adoption of an Ordinance approving the request by the Upper Keys Sailing Club, Inc. to amend the Land Use District (Zoning) Map from Improved Subdivision (IS) to Park and Refuge (PR) for properties described as Lot 6, Block 2, less the South 80 feet; and Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, and part of the road (aka Point Pleasant Drive) located between Lots 6 and 7, less the Southerly 80 feet of Lot 6; all being a part of the amended Plat of Point Pleasant, Key Largo, located in Section 29, Township 61 South, Range 39 East, at approximately mile marker 99.5. Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 041-2001 Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference. The first of two Public Hearings were held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending the Monroe County Code by adding Section 9.5-258; to establish a new Land Use Overlay District that will prohibit the extension or expansion of public utilities to units of the Coastal Barrier Resources System; Providing for the Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code; and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance to the Florida Department of Community Affairs and Providing an effective date. There was no public input. (The date of the second Public Hearing is scheduled for December 19,2001 in Marathon, Florida). A Public Hearing was held to consider a DCA Transmittal Resolution on the request by Howard and Lynda Kolbenheyer and Dancing Bear Properties, LLP to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) from Residential Medium ((RM) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) and to 11/20/01 2001/350 amend the Land Use District (Zoning) Map from Improved Subdivision (IS) to Suburban Commercial (SC). [ITEM WAS WITHDRAWN] COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was made Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval of the Year 2002 appointments of Commissioners to various duties. Motion carried unanimously. Said listing of appointments is attached hereto. Motion was made Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar ratifying the following: Commissioner Nelson as the point person between the Board and State Representative Sorenson for one year. Mayor McCoy to represent the Board on issues concerning highway safety and beautification, excluding the 18 Mile Stretch of US. 1, and to be our State and Federal government liaison on these issues. Commissioner Nelson to serve with the Florida Commission on Veterans Affairs. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk and ex-officio Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Monroe County, Florida ~aLic. lbJ6~ Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk DATE FISCAL YEAR 2003 BUDGET TIMETABLE (Proposed) ACTIVITY *Nov. 20 BOCC approves budget timetable. Mar. 11 through Mar. 12 Internal staff workshops with departments for discussion of budget preparation and format changes. Capital project, impact fee forms, instructions to Departments. *Mar. 21 Board of County Commissioners Workshop for presentation and direction to staff. (Marathon EOC 9 A.M.) Apr. 8 Deadline for submission of Internal Service Funds and department (including IDe) budget requests to OMB. Apr. 29 . through May 4 Bottom line review by OMB. May 6 through May 10 Internal budget reviews by Administrator with Divisions and OMB. May 20 Deadline for final submission to OMB of budgets from departments. May 31 Submission of budget requests from Sheriff, Clerk of the Court, Tax Collector, State Attorney, Property Appraiser, Housing Authority, Judicial, and Supervisor of Elections to the Administrator. Last date to receive input from Human Services Advisory Board. July I Property Appraiser certifies Assessment of all property values on DR 420. .July 11 Special BOCC meeting to deliver tentative budget (the budget must be delivered To the Commission no later than July 15th F.S. 129.03) (Marathon E.O.C. 10 A.M.) *July 17 and July 18 Regular BOCC Meeting *Jul. 19 Discussion of Budget, CIP, and Proposed Millage Rates with the Board, (Harvey Government Center 10 A.M.) *Jul.24 Discussion of Budget, CIP, and Proposed Millage Rates with the Board, and, if possible, selection of dates, times, and places for public hearings and approval to advise the Property Appraiser of proposed Millage Rates~ Largo Library 10 A.M.). *Jul. 31 Ifnecessary, BOCC meeting to select dates, times and places for public hearings and approval to advise the Property Appraiser of proposed Millage rates (Harvey Government Center 10 A.M.). · Involves BOCC Page I Aug. 2 Aug. 24 .Sept. 4 .Sept. 11 .Sept. 18 * Involves BOCC FISCAL YEAR 2003 BUDGET TIMETABLE (proposed) Last day to advise Property Appraiser of Proposed millage rate; current year rolled-back rate and the date, time and place of the Tentative Budget Hearing. Last day for Property Appraiser to mail out the notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM NOTICES). First public hearing after 5:00 P.M. (between 65 -80 days after the property appraiser certifies the Assessment). To be held in the Lower Keys (Cannot conflict with School Board Hearing) Adoption of Tentative Budget and Millage Rate. Second public hearing after 5:00 P.M. To be held in Upper Keys. Regularly scheduled BOCC Meeting. Final public hearing after 5:00 P.M. (to adopt a fmal budget and Millage Rate. Must be held within 15 days of First Hearing with proper advertisement of meeting. To be held in the Middle Keys. (Cannot conflict with School Board Hearing). Page 2 "W"--~~"'''':~~NN:7'''''T VARIOUS OTHER APPOINTMENTSINOTES . . Industrial Development Authoritv The following appointments were made at the 7/19/01 meeting: Chairperson - Charles McCoy Vice-Chairperson - Dixie Spehar Secretary - George Neugent Murray Nelson Nora Williams NO ACTION NECESSARY. . . Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors Commissioner Williams appointed on 12/14/00. This is a two year term ending in 2002. NO ACTON NECESSARY. Health Care Coalition/Rural Health Network Mayor Neugent and Commissioner Spehar appointed on 12/14/00. Terms have no expiration date. NO ACTION NECESSARY. OTHER ITEMS THAT WERE VOTED ON AT THE DECEMBER 14, 2000 BOARD MEETING THAT NEED UPDATED APPOINTMENTS: A 5-0 motion was made to approve Mayor Neugent's delegation of COMMISSIONER NELSON as the point person between the Board of County Commissioners and Representative Sorensen for one year. NEED APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT. PREFERENCES . Nelson A 5-0 motion was made to approve resolution authorizing Commissioner McCoy to represent the Board on issues concerning highway safety and beautification, excluding the 18 Mile Stretch of U.S. 1 and to be our State and Federal government liaison on these issues. NEED APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT. PREFERENCES . McCoy A 4-0 (Nelson not present) motion was made to the appointment of COMMISSIONER NELSON to serve with the Florida Commission on Veterans Affairs. NEED APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT. PREFERENCES . Nelson 2002 ORGANIZATION FOR ROT A TIONAL COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE: 1. Library Advisory Board a. January - Nelson (1/22 - Key Largo Library) b. February - McCoy (2/19 - Big Pine Library) c. March - Neugent (3/19 - Marathon EOC) d. April - Williams (4/23 - Islamorada Library) e. May - Spehar (5/21 - Key West Library) f. June - McCoy (6/25 - Big Pine Library) g. July - Neugent (7/23 - Marathon Library) h. August - Nelson (8/20 - Key Largo Library) 1. September - Williams (9/24 - Islamorada Library) J. October - Spehar (10/22 -Key West Library) k. November - McCoy (11/26 -Big Pine Library) 1. December - Neugent (12/17 -Marathon Library) * At the December 18, 1996 BOCC meeting, the Board requested to assign each Commissioner to the meeting area nearest them. All meetings begin at 10:30 AM. 2. Older American Advisory Board a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. January February March April May June July August September October November December 1. J. k. 1. - Nelson Williams - 'Williams Nelson - McCoy - Spehar - Neugent - Nelson - OAAB Vacation (each year) - OAAB Vacation (each year) - OAAB Vacation (each year) - Williams - McCoy - Spehar