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Monroe County Board of County Commissioners Agenda
04 19 06
AGENDA

AGENDA

 

MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

Any person who wishes to be heard shall provide the Clerk with his or her name and residence and the agenda item on which he or she wishes to be heard.   Such information shall be on a card provided by the County.  Once public input begins, there will be no further speaker cards allowed to be submitted to the Clerk for that subject.   An individual has three minutes and a person representing an organization has five minutes to address the Board (except that individuals wishing to speak during public hearings pertaining to land use issues will have five minutes).  The first person representing the organization will be allowed the five minutes.  Subsequently, all other speakers on behalf of that organization have three minutes to address the Board.  Once an individual has addressed the Board, he or she will not be permitted to return to the podium for follow-up comments, unless the issue involved is quasi judicial in nature.  In that case, the applicant may return to the podium to conclude his or her position at the end of the public hearing. 

 

 

Please note that all time approximate items are listed in bold.

 

Wednesday, April 19, 2006                                                                          

The Harvey Government Center

at Historic Truman School

1200 Truman Avenue

Key West, Florida

 

   8:30 A.M. – Closed Session

 

   9:00A.M. - Regular Meeting                                                                                     

 

10:00 A.M. - Land Authority Governing Board                                                         

 

11:30 A.M. - Fire & Ambulance District 1

          Board of Governors                                                                                        

 

  3:00 P.M. - Public Hearings                                                                                       

 

  5:01 P.M. - Public Hearings                                                                                       

 

 

TIME APPROXIMATE                     REGULAR MEETING                              

 

8:30 A.M.        CALL TO ORDER

                        INVOCATION

                        SALUTE TO FLAG

 

8:30 A.M.       A.        CLOSED SESSION 

1.         Closed Executive Session of the Board of County Commissioners in the matter of Evelyn Kimberly Hardee v. Monroe County, Case No. CAP-05-255. VIEW

 

 

B.         ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS

 

                        C.        PRESENTATION OF AWARDS

1.         Presentation of Years of Service Award for 25 years of service to Monroe County to Marty Gates, Sr. Administrator, Facilities Maintenance Department, Public Works Division. VIEW

2.         Presentation of Years of Service Award for 20 years of service to Monroe County to Maxie Sutton, Plumber, Facilities Maintenance Department, Public Works Division. VIEW

3.         Presentation of Years of Service Award for 20 years of service to Tom Hambright, Librarian, Local History, Key West Library, Community Services. VIEW

4.         Presentation of Years of Service Award for 15 years of service to Monroe County to Jim Timony, Deputy Director, Veterans Affairs Department. VIEW

5.         Presentation of Years of Service Award for 15 years of service to Lynda Hambright, Senior Library Assistant, Local History, Key West Library, Community Services. VIEW

6.         Presentation of Employee of the Year Award for 2005, to Ron Cherry, Jr., Sr. Coordinator, Fleet Management, Public Works Division. VIEW

7.         Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for December, 2005, to Gina Carmona, Coordinator, Correction Facilities, Public Works Division. VIEW

8.         Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for February, 2006, to Beth Leto, Sr. Administrator, Public Works Division. VIEW

9.         Presentation of Mayor’s Proclamation of Water Conservation Month. VIEW

10.       Presentation of Mayor’s Proclamation of National Crime Victim’s Rights. VIEW

11.       Presentation of Mayor’s Proclamation observing the week of May 14-20, 2006 as “Emergency Medical Services Week”. VIEW

12.       Presentation of Mayor’s Proclamation observing May 1, 2006, shall be known as “LAW DAY” VIEW

13.       Presentation of Mayor’s Proclamation of National County Government Week. VIEW

14.       Presentation of Years of Service Award for 25 years of  services to Monroe County to Michael Castillo, Airport Rescue Fire Fighter Shift Captain, Key West International Airport. VIEW

 

D.                 BULK APPROVALS – MAYOR MCCOY

1.         Approval of Receipt of monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County Administrator. VIEW

2.         Approval to execute Agreement No. OT060110 with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for financial assistance with stormwater improvement construction projects, subject to review and approval by the County Attorney. VIEW

3.                  Approval to request FDOT include a new Toll Booth in the Card Sound Road radius project. VIEW

4.                  Approval of Change Order #12 to The Tower Group for the Freeman Justice Center. VIEW

5.                  Approval to reject the bid for the construction of the new Big Pine Fire Station, and approval to re-bid. VIEW

6.                  Approval to award bid and enter into a contract with Charley Toppino and Sons, Inc. for the construction of a new Big Coppitt Key Park, and the demolition of the Big Pine Key Park on the Old Mariner’s property. VIEW

7.                  Approval of changes and additions to the Monroe County Safety Policies and Procedures Manual. VIEW

8.                  Approval to pay $213,576 renewal premium to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation for windstorm policy. VIEW

9.                  Approval to accept proposal from Marsh USA for Property Insurance package through Lexington Insurance Company and Landmark American Insurance Company not to exceed $564,338. Marsh is continuing their efforts to obtain more favorably priced insurance. It is also being requested that authority be granted to Risk Management to accept an alternative proposal from Marsh if it is believed to provide equal or superior coverage for a lower premium. VIEW

10.              Approval of Landscape Maintenance Extension Agreement with Gardens of Eden for landscape maintenance services at the Key West International Airport. VIEW

11.              Approval of Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for additional funds for Planning Studies for the Key West International Airport, and the Florida Keys Marathon Airport. VIEW

12.              Approval of Janitorial Services Renewal Agreement with Judy Bobick, (Ace Building Maintenance, GFAS) for services at the Key West International Airport. VIEW

13.              Approval to submit Passenger Facility Charge Application # 12 to the Federal Aviation Administration. VIEW

14.              Approval to modify competitive bid process and issue a purchase order to sole source vendor Scale-Rite, Inc. in the amount of $41,812.00 for emergency replacement of the weighbridge (scale) located at the Long Key Transfer Station, and approval of Resolution transferring funds for same. VIEW

 

D.        BULK APPROVALS – CONTINUED

15.              Approval for Aqua Waste Repairs to remove five (5) tanks from the Monroe County Detention Facility on Stock Island at no cost to the County. VIEW

16.              Approval to create a Master Mechanic/Generator Technician position to maintain and manage the County’s 57 plus emergency generators. VIEW

17.              Approval to purchase one (1) new tractor/dozer from Kelly Tractor Co., in the amount of  $57,381.34, under Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract 05-13-0822. VIEW

18.              Approval to purchase one (1) new roller from Nortrax Equipment Co., in the total amount of $30,845.00. VIEW

19.              Approval to purchase one (1) new portable standby generator from Walker Miller Equipment in the total amount of $48,439.00. VIEW

20.              Approval to request contractor bids to rebuild the picnic shelters at Veteran’s Park which were destroyed by Hurricane Wilma. VIEW

21.              Approval to renew contact with Wilson 5 Service Co., Inc. for janitorial services at the May Hill Russell Library, Key West, Florida. VIEW

22.              Approval to renew contact with Dependable Janitorial and Building Maintenance, Inc. for janitorial services at the Big Pine Key Library, Big Pine Key, Florida. VIEW

23.              Approval to renew contact with Dependable Janitorial and Building Maintenance, Inc. for janitorial services at the George Dolezal Library, Marathon, Florida. VIEW

24.              Approval to renew contact with Dependable Janitorial and Building Maintenance, Inc. for janitorial services at the Islamorada Library, Islamorada, Florida. VIEW

25.              Approval to renew contact with Dependable Janitorial and Building Maintenance, Inc. for janitorial services at the Key Largo Library, Key Largo, Florida. VIEW

26.              Approval to enter into a Contract with Audio Visual Innovations, a General Services Administration (GSA) vendor, for the purchase of Audio Video equipment for the Murray E. Nelson Government and Cultural Center in Key Largo. VIEW

27.              Approval of Amendment No. 2 with Harvard, Jolly, Clees, Toppe Architects, P.A., AIA, for professional services to design the New Medical Examiner’s Facility. VIEW

28.              Approval of Amendment 4 to the Contract for Services for the Monroe County Stormwater  Management Master Plan previously amended to allow work orders for stormwater engineering services. VIEW

29.              Approval to hold event, the 8th Annual Florida Keys Tropical Fruit Fiesta” at the Key Largo Community Center. VIEW

 

D.        BULK APPROVALS – CONTINUED

30.              Approval of the Renewal of the Home Community Based/Medicaid Waiver (ADA-MW) Case Management Contract between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (Monroe County In-Home Services Program) retroactive to July 1, 2004. VIEW

31.              Approval of the Renewal of the Home Community Based/Medicaid Waiver (ADA-MW) Contract between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (Monroe County In-Home Services Program) for Direct In-Home Services retroactive to July 1, 2004. VIEW

32.              Approval of Amendment #001 to the Community Care for Disabled Adults (CCDA) Contract #KG052 between the Department of Children & Families and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County In-Home Services. VIEW

33.              Approval of Addendum to Contract with The Florida Keys Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc. to allow shelter to use insurance proceeds of $14,126.95 and county provides up to $5,873.05 to purchase new van as a replacement for van lost in Hurricane Wilma. VIEW

34.              Approval of new residential leases for Deputy Housing on County-owned properties to make the rates uniform and for security patrol of the sites by the deputies. VIEW

35.              Approval to negotiate a contract with Carlisle Development Group, LLC for real estate development services for affordable and employee workforce housing at four (4) locations within the County. VIEW

36.              Approval of various resolutions for the transfer of funds and resolutions for the receipt of unanticipated revenue. VIEW

37.              Approval to amend The Adopted Fiscal Year 2006’s Capital Plan Funding allocations for the One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax (Fund 304) and Approval of a resolution for transfer of funds within said plan. VIEW

38.              Approval of a Debt Management Policy which will provide guidelines as to the administration, capacity, and acceptable types of Debt that could be issued by the county. VIEW

39.              Approval of the Monroe County Purchasing Card Policy & Procedures. VIEW

 

 

 

 

 

 

D.        BULK APPROVALS – CONTINUED

40.              Approval to place a percentage limit, from 0% to 3%, on the fiscal year 2007 increase in total funding for non-profit organizations that apply directly to the Board of County Commissioners. These organizations are funded as “line items” in the County Budget. VIEW

41.              Approval of change in calculation used to arrive at total funding to be allocated to the Human Services Advisory Board for applicants. VIEW

42.              Approval to renew Buccaneer Contract for 2nd year of original 4 year Contract to cover period from March 16, 2006 thru March 15, 2007. VIEW

43.              Approval of Dedication Plaque to be mounted on exterior wall of new terminal building at Key West International Airport. VIEW

 

 

 

 

E.         TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

1.         Approval of an Agreement with Key West Tourist Development Association, Inc. covering Fantasy Fest 2006 in an amount not to exceed $116,500 ($85,000, DAC I, FY 2006 Event Resources; $5,000, DAC II, FY 2006 Event Resources; $10,000, DAC III, FY 2006 Event Resources; $16,500, DAC V, FY 2006 Event Resources) VIEW

2.         Approval of a Destination Event Agreement with Racers Invitational, Inc. covering the Racers Invitational Nascar Fan Fest on November 14-15, 2006 in an amount not to exceed $15,000, DAC IV, FY 2006 Event Resources. VIEW

3.         Approval of an Amendment to Agreement with Dove Creek Co. to revise dates of the Ghost Hunt Tournament to September 8-9, 2006. VIEW

4.         Approval of an Amendment to Agreement with the Dolphin Research Center, Inc. to extend Agreement for the Fish Freezer and the Restoration of the Front Sign project to March 31, 2007. VIEW

5.         Approval of a Monroe County Tourist Development Council Operations Manual Update to revise the language of the Fishing Event Funding Agreement. VIEW

6.         Approval of an Amendment for extension and monetary compensation with Prange & O’hearn Insights, Inc. to provide Visitor Profile Survey Services. VIEW

7.         Approval is requested to extend Agreement with The Florida Keys History of Diving Museum for their Phase 1B project to March 31, 2007 and to update the name of the project manager. VIEW

 

E.         TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - CONTINUED

8.         Approval of an Amendment to Agreement with the Islamorada Village of Islands to extend the Agreement for the Fishing Pier Project to September 30, 2007. VIEW

9.         Approval of an Amendment to Agreement with the Islamorada Village of Islands to extend the Agreement for the Amphitheatre project to March 31, 2007. VIEW

10.       Approval of Florida Keys Council of the Arts Cultural Umbrella Representative Robert Sandifer. VIEW

11.       Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District III Advisory Committee for an “At Large” appointment. VIEW

           

 

 

F.         STAFF REPORTS

1.         COMMUNITY SERVICES

2.         EMPLOYEE SERVICES                   

3.         PUBLIC WORKS

4.         EMERGENCY SERVICES

5.         AIRPORTS

6.         GROWTH MANAGEMENT 

7.         ENGINEERING

8.         BUDGET & FINANCE

9.         HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

 

 

 

H.                 BUDGET & FINANCE

1.         Discussion and Approval of a Plan of Finance for the Key West International     Airport Terminal Renovation Project (McCoy Terminal Complex). VIEW

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

11:30 A.M.     I.          FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1

                        BOARD OF GOVERNORS

                        1.         Report

2.         Approval of Resolution authorizing the write off and deletion of $22,212.58 from the Fire Rescue Accounts Receivable list. VIEW

ADJOURNMENT

ADJOURNMENT

 

10:00 A.M.    J.          LAND AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD

1.                  Approval of minutes for the March 15, 2006 meeting VIEW

2.                  Approval of the 2006 Acquisition List VIEW

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

K.        DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT – BULK APPROVALS

1.                  A resolution to extend the authority of the Growth Management Director to toll time limit requirements for obtaining a building permit or required permit inspections for properties adversely impacted by the Court ordered permanent injunction on the issuance of new flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program pending resolution of same. VIEW

2.                  Approval of a 3-party contract with Otak Group Inc., and the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Greenways and Trails to perform construction services for safety upgrades at Stock Island, Big Coppitt Key and Big Pine Key on the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail. VIEW

3.                  Approval of recommendations from the Selection Committee to select and negotiate a contract with Carter-Burgess, to prepare the Sugarloaf to Little Torch Key US-1 Corridor Enhancement Plan, if staff is unable to successfully negotiate a contract with this firm, staff is authorized to negotiate with the next highest ranked firm. VIEW

4.                  Approval to convert an existing part-time Technician, Planning position into a full time Technician, Planning position (Pay Grade 8) at the Plantation Key Planning Department Office. VIEW

5.                  Approval of a Resolution to refund fees for Building Permits Nos. 04103530 and 05100198 per the request of Keys Iron Works, Inc.VIEW

6.                   Discussion, guidance to Staff and conceptual approval of proposed agreement to redevelop Seahorse Trailer Park and Rowell’s Marina. VIEW

 

 

 

 

1:30 P.M.        L.         WASTEWATER ISSUES

1.         Discussion of findings from the KW Resort Utilities Corp. Utility Agreement Review for multi-unit commercial residential properties on Stock Island. VIEW

 

 

 

M.        MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

1.      Approval of FY 2006 recommendation of the Monroe County Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board. VIEW

 

 

N.        COMMISSIONERS’  ITEMS

1.                  COMMISSIONER RICE - Discussion, and possible direction concerning hookups to KWRU, and possible action regarding proposed contract between KWRU and users. VIEW

2.                  COMMISSIONER RICE - Approval of appointment of Donna Flammang to the Duck Key Security District Advisory Board. VIEW

3.                  COMMISSIONER RICE - Approval of appointment of Brian Walsh to the Duck Key Security District Advisory Board. VIEW

4.         COMMISSIONER RICE - Discussion of current status of Windstorm Insurance crisis and possible direction to staff. VIEW

5.         COMMISSIONER SPEHAR - Approval to accept (2) proposals from GSG, Government Services Group, Inc. dated March 24, 2006.  The proposals encompass a retainer agreement to provide special services by number of parcels within each future project area, i.e., Big Coppitt, Summerland, Geiger, Cudjoe Keys, etc. and an agreement to provide assistance to the County and its staff in the billing and collection of Stock Island utility assessments for the Phase Two area for Fiscal 2006 – 2007 based on the county’s existing methodology and assessment rates. VIEW

6.         MAYOR MCCOY – Approval of Resolution pledging public support for the recently formed “5000 Friends of Florida Families”. VIEW

2:30 P.M.                    7.         COMMISSIONER NELSON - Approval to contest with a challenge or to sue in circuit court the dramatic increase in windstorm property rates submitted by Citizen’s or approved by the Office of Insurance Regulation. VIEW

8.         COMMISSIONER SPEHAR - Discussion and approval to recertify affiliation with Keep America Beautiful, a National nonprofit public education organization dedicated, since 1953, to engaging individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their local community environments. VIEW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O.        COUNTY CLERK

1.                  Report

2.                  Official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes from the February 15, 2006 and special meeting of February 21, 2006 (previously distributed)

3.                  Approval of TDC expenditures for the month of March, 2006. VIEW

4.                  Approval of Warrants. VIEW

5.                  Approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal. VIEW

 

 

 

 

P.         COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

1.         Report- Written Report Included. VIEW

2.         Approval to execute the Managed Pharmacy Benefit Services Agreement for Member County with National Association of Counties and Caremark PCS Health, L.P., to implement a no-cost prescription drug discount program- not insurance – throughout Monroe County that can be used by all residents. VIEW

3.         Approval to Authorize staff to include South Florida Workforce (SFW) offices for employment and training services in space plans for governmental complexes in Key West and Plantation Key. VIEW

4.         Approval/confirmation of Aref Joulani as Senior Director of Planning and Environmental Resources. VIEW

5.         Approval/confirmation of Leonard “Ty” Symroski as Growth Management Director. VIEW

6.         Discussion concerning the City of Marathon’s Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) funds. VIEW

 

 

 

 

Q.        COUNTY ATTORNEY

1.         Report 

2.         Approval of payment to Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP for professional legal services by Robert H. Freilich rendered in the amount of $146,454.29 (Invoice #1496297). VIEW

3.         Approval of payment to Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP for professional legal  services rendered by Robert H. Freilich in the cause of Galleon Bay Corp. v. BOCC v. State of Florida, CAK-02-595, in the amount of  $126,679.83  (Invoice #1492298 for

$70,005.05 and Invoice #1501315 for $56,674.78). VIEW

 

 

Q.        COUNTY ATTORNEY - CONTINUED

4.         Approval of settlement agreement in code enforcement lien in Monroe County V. Harry F. Keitz, Case No.  U7-01-267. VIEW

5.         Approval of payment to Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson for professional legal services rendered in the amount of $37,916.42  (Invoice #083 05137) relating to the establishment of wastewater services throughout Monroe County. VIEW

6.         Approval of a new contract with Michael Casey, Esq. of the firm of Epstein, Becker & Green, P.A. to advise the County Administrator on employment issues, employment investigation, and personnel issues which have a potential for litigation and in which the County Administrator has been advised by the County Attorney that the County Attorney has a conflict. VIEW

7.         Approval of Lease Amendment with Conch Flyer, Inc. VIEW

8.         Rejection of settlement offer by Defendants to settle Monroe County v. Dorothy Hough, et al., CA K 05-667 for $10,000. VIEW

9.         Approval to advertise a public hearing regarding changes to Chapter 3, Animal Control, Monroe County Code, and direction from the Board of County Commissioners as to the specific changes to be advertised. VIEW

2:00 P.M                    10.        Discussion and possible action concerning Judge Payne's request to revert to the original contract drawings for the veneer of the Freeman Justice Building.  VIEW

11.              Approval of Employment Agreement with Suzanne A. Hutton to serve as Monroe County Attorney. VIEW

12.       Approval of proposal, which upon execution becomes a contract, from Municipal Code Corporation, to provide a revised and consistent Monroe County Code in new volumes. VIEW

13.       Approval of the creation of one position to provide legal services at an entry level position. VIEW

14.       Approval to rescind Resolution No. 328a-2005 and approval of a resolution ratifying Modification #3 to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement between the Department of Community Affairs and Monroe County implementing a twelve-month extension to October 8, 2006 for sewer connection assistance for Monroe County. VIEW

15.       Presentation of settlement agreement in Walgreens & Gadinsky v. Monroe County and  Florida Keys Citizen’s Coalition (Intervenors), CA K 05-266.VIEW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3:00 P.M.         R.         PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.                  A public hearing to consider a request for Administrative Relief from James A. Hupp, Doctor’s Arm Subdivision 3rdAddition Section B, Lot 32, Big Pine Key, Real Estate Number 00312572.003300.(Only one public hearing required) VIEW

 

 

 

5:01 P.M.        S.         PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.                  A Public Hearing concerning approval of Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds, Clerk's Revenue Note, Fund #192 - Public Records Modernization Trust Fund. VIEW

2.                  A public hearing to consider a DCA transmittal resolution to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) from Residential Conservation (RC) to Conservation (C) for 00117510.000100 (Land Authority property) and from Conservation (C) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) for 00117510.000200 (Earth and Sea). (1st of two required public hearings) VIEW

3.                  A public hearing to consider an ordinance to amend the Land Use district designation of one parcel located in the Maloney Subdivision from Urban Residential Mobile-Limited (URM-L) to Urban Residential (UR). The parcel is commonly known as Waters Edge Mobile Home Park and is located on Stock Island at approximate Mile Marker 5. The Real Estate number is 00124540.000000. (one required public hearing) VIEW

4.                  A request filed by Lee Robert Rohe, on behalf of Ruben Investment Properties, to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation from Residential Medium (RM) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) and the current Land Use District (zoning) designation from Improved Subdivision (IS) to Sub Urban Commercial (SC) for two properties described as Block 18, Lot 1, Johnsonville Subdivision, PB 1-53, Big Coppitt Key, Monroe County, Florida, having the Real Estate number 00153240.000000 and Part Government Lot 3, Big Coppitt Key, Monroe County, Florida, having the Real Estate number 00121660.000000. (1st of two required public hearings) VIEW

5.                  A public hearing on an Ordinance to add to existing definition to define “Dwelling Density Bonus Unit” (Sec. 9.5-4); Amend Maximum Residential Density and District Open Space (Sec 9.5-262) to Allow for Density Bonuses for Affordable and Employee Housing Units of 750 Sq. Ft. or Less; and to Amend Required Parking (Sec. 9.5-352). (one required public hearing) VIEW

 

5:01 P.M.        S.         PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED

6.