Monroe County, FL - Monroe County Board of County Commissioners

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	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, July 19, 2006
	The Harvey Government Center
	at Historic Truman School
	1200 Truman Avenue
	Key West, Florida

8:30 am	Closed Session
9:00 am	Regular Meeting
10:00 am	Land Authority Governing Board
11:30 am	Fire & Ambulance District 1 Board of Governors
3:00 pm	Public Hearings
5:01 pm	Public Hearings


	TIME APPROXIMATE REGULAR MEETING

9:00 am	CALL TO ORDER
	INVOCATION
	SALUTE TO FLAG

	A. ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS

	B. CLOSED SESSION
1.	An Attorney-Client Closed Session of the Board of County Commissioners in the matter of Kenneth Neuman vs. Monroe County, CAK-04-663, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Monroe County, Florida. VIEW

	C. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
1.	Presentation of Years of Service Award for 25 years of service to Monroe County to Linda McLeod, Sr. Coordinator Finance and Accounting, Public Works Division. VIEW
2.	Presentation of Years of Service Award for 20 years of service to Monroe County to Joseph Lee, Maintenance Worker, Road Department, Public Works Division. VIEW
3.	Presentation of the Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities Award to the City of Key West Storm Water Utility Gravity Injection Well Project for recognizing the importance of ADA compliance and reaching beyond the minimum requirement to make the sidewalks of Key West more accessible. VIEW


D.	BULK APPROVALS – COMMISSIONER RICE
1.	Approval to pay Unlimited Electric Technologies invoice in the amount of $2,873.42, for Security relocation for the new Terminal project, at the Key West International Airport. VIEW
2.	Approval of award of bid to Koch Corporation in the amount of $2,718,394.00, for the Noise Insulation Program Phase 5 Construction, for the Key West International Airport. VIEW
3.	Approval of Purchase Service Order with URS for Terminal Design Phase Tasks for the Key West International Airport. VIEW
4.	Approval of Purchase Service Order with URS for Terminal Construction Phase Tasks for the Key West International Airport. VIEW
5.	Receipt of monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County Administrator. VIEW
6.	Approval of a Second Amendment to Agreement with Currie, Sowards, Aguila, Architects for Architect Consultant services at the Freeman Justice Center. VIEW
7.	Approval to enter into an agreement with Rudolph Krause to lease property on Ramrod Key for use as a temporary hurricane debris site, as needed. VIEW




D.	BULK APPROVALS – CONTINUED
8.	Approval to officially terminate the contract with Tropex Construction Services, Inc. for the renovation of Tavernier Fire Station No. 22, and approval to award bid and enter into a contract with Overholt Construction Corp. for the renovation of same. VIEW
9.	Approval of a Contract for Professional Services with MBI/K2M Architecture, Inc. for the planning, design and construction administration of the new Public Works facility to be located on Rockland Key. VIEW
10.	Approval of a Worker’s Compensation Settlement in the amount of One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars,$125,000.00 (Inclusive of Attorneys fees and cost) for File~ No. 03072500-KK. VIEW
11.	Approval of a Worker’s Compensation Settlement in the amount of One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars,$125,000.00 (Inclusive of Attorneys fees and cost) for File #04111000-GH. VIEW
12.	Approval to retain Adjusters International Disaster Recovery Division in assessing and handling claims due to a hurricane or other natural disaster. VIEW
13.	Approval of Legal Services Agreement with George Helm, III, P.A. to provide legal services and representation in the area of Worker’s Compensation claims for Monroe County. VIEW
14.	Approval of Legal Services Agreement with Vernis & Bowling of Miami, P.A. to provide legal services and representation in the area of Worker’s Compensation claims for Monroe County. VIEW
15.	Approval of Legal Services Agreement with Kelley, Kronenberg, Gilmartin, Fichtel, Wander, P.A. to provide legal services and representation in the area of Worker’s Compensation claims for Monroe County. VIEW
16.	Approval of payment to Jerry Coleman, P.L., for professional legal services rendered regarding Workforce Housing and other Monroe County issues, in the amount of $44,594.36. VIEW
17.	Approval of District 4 (Commissioner Rice) appointment of Lynn Mapes to replace Brian Schmitt on the Workforce Housing Task Force, who resigned from the committee. VIEW
18.	Approval of Renewal Agreement with Florida Keys Funeral Services, LLC, to provide interim facilities for the Medical Examiner for an additional one year period. VIEW
19.	Approval of Lease Agreement with Beyer Funeral Home to lease premises for use as interim Medical Examiner facilities. VIEW
20.	Approval of the Appointment of Josh Mothner to the Workforce Housing Task Force. VIEW
21.	Approval of the Appointment of Bette Brown to the Workforce Housing Task Force, from the Upper Keys. VIEW
D.	BULK APPROVALS – CONTINUED
22.	Approval of Addendum to Lease Agreement with City of Marathon concerning lease of additional parcel of land at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport from which to operate temporary fire station facility. VIEW
23.	Approval to pay Synagro Southeast, Inc. for additional monitoring tests completed at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Sewage Treatment Plant, as required by Department of Environmental Protection, in the amount of $160.00. VIEW DELETE
24.	Approval of the Adult Services Home and Community Based Waiver Case Management Referral Agreement between the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) District 11 Program Office and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (In-Home Services Program). VIEW
25.	Approval to rescind Resolution No. 115-1976 and adopt a new Resolution establishing new policy regarding the provision of Social Services; providing for classes of services available; providing criteria for eligibility determination; and providing for an effective date. VIEW
26.	Approval to purchase the FY 2006 Budgeted ADA Paratransit Bus by piggy backing to the Florida Department of Transportation FVPP-03-SC-1 procurement from First Class Coach and Equipment, Inc. for a 2007 TurtleTop Bus. VIEW DELETED
27.	Approval to use Solid Waste Impact Fees to purchase the weighbridge (scale) for the Long Key Transfer Station. VIEW
28.	Approval of Permission to advertise public hearings concerning the annual non-ad valorem assessment for the collection, disposal, and recycling of residential solid waste; and the establishment of collection, disposal, and recycling rates for commercial waste stream generators. VIEW
29.	Approval of a resolution to adopt tentative residential solid waste collection, disposal, and recycling rates for Fiscal Year 2007. VIEW
30.	Approval of a resolution to adopt tentative solid waste collection, disposal, and recycling rates for commercial waste generators for Fiscal Year 2007. VIEW
31.	Approval to advertise a budget amendment for Fund 504 Fleet Management Fund. VIEW
32.	Approval to advertise for sealed bids for one (1) new tree/limb cutter and tractor for trimming Lower Keys rights of way. VIEW
33.	Approval to renew the existing Emergency Generator Maintenance Contract with All Power Generators Corp. for one additional year. VIEW
34.	Approval to advertise a Request for Bids for Janitorial Services at the Department of Juvenile Justice Building, Second Floor, Stock Island. VIEW
D.	BULK APPROVALS – CONTINUED
35.	Approval of Residential Lease with Law Enforcement Officer for the Stiglitz House located at Watson Field, Big Pine Key. VIEW
36.	Ratification of approval of contract with Weathertrol Maintenance Corporation for new Cooling Towers at the Monroe County Detention Facility. VIEW
37.	Approval of Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida adopting a fee schedule for providing Emergency Medical Air Transport Service. VIEW
38.	Approval to publicly announce a Request for Proposals for the professional services of a physician to provide medical direction for Monroe County Fire Rescue, subject to subsequent approval by County Attorney and Purchasing. VIEW
39.	Approval to apply, subsequent to approval by the County Attorney, OMB, and Risk Management, a grant application prepared by Langton and Associates to the Department of Community Affairs for a Statewide Competitive Grant to Construct or Improve the Monroe County Emergency Operations Center, and authorization for the County Administrator to execute any other required documentation in relation to the application process.~VIEW
40.	Approval of various resolutions for the transfer of funds and resolutions for the receipt of unanticipated revenue. VIEW
41.	Approval to close Fund 103, Law Library, and approval to instruct the Clerk of Court to transfer remaining residual funds to the General Fund 001. VIEW
42.	Approval to extend the existing contract with Keys Security Inc. on a month to month basis, with the new rate of $16.00 per hour, and approval to advertise for sealed bids for security patrols and services to the Duck Key Security District. VIEW
43.	Update and discussion regarding pursuit to purchase Geiger Key Marina. VIEW
44.	Approval of URS Purchase Service Order for the Marathon Terminal Rehabilitation. VIEW


E.	TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
1.	Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District I Advisory Committee for an “At Large” appointment. VIEW
2.	Approval of one (1) “At Large” appointment to the Tourist Development Council District III Advisory Committee. VIEW
3.	Approval of an Agreement with the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce to provide Visitor Information Services (VIS) to answer potential visitor inquiries and to promote tourism. VIEW


E.	TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - CONTINUED
4.	Approval of an Agreement with the Florida Keys Council of the Arts to act as a county wide Cultural Umbrella to make recommendations to the Monroe County Tourist Development Council and County concerning funding for tourism related cultural activities. VIEW
5.	Rescind Agreement with Sports Comm. Holiday Isle Classic, Inc. covering the Islamorada Classic Women’s Basketball Tournament. VIEW
6.	Approval of an Agreement with the Marathon Chamber of Commerce to provide Visitor Information Services (VIS) to answer potential visitor inquiries and to promote tourism. VIEW
7.	Approval of an Agreement with the Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce to provide Visitor Information Services (VIS) to answer potential visitor inquiries and to promote tourism. VIEW
8.	Approval of an Agreement with the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce to provide Visitor Information Services (VIS) to answer potential visitor inquiries and to promote tourism. VIEW
9.	Approval of an Agreement with the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce to provide Visitor Information Services (VIS) to answer potential visitor inquiries and to promote tourism. VIEW
10.	Approval of an Amendment with Middle Keys Events Council, Inc. to revise dates of event, scope of services and compensation for the Marathon Offshore Grand Prix. 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

	ADJOURNMENT

11:30 am	G. FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF GOVERNORS

	1. Report




G.	BOARD OF GOVERNORS - CONTINUED
2.	Approval to publicly announce a Request for Proposals for the professional services of a physician to provide medical direction for Monroe County Fire Rescue, subject to subsequent approval by County Attorney and Purchasing. VIEW

	ADJOURNMENT

10:00 am	H. LAND AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD
1.	Approval of minutes for the June 21, 2006 meeting. VIEW
2.	Approval of a contract amendment concerning the sale of certain pre-acquired Florida Forever properties to the State of Florida. VIEW

	ADJOURNMENT

I.	DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT – BULK APPROVALS
1.	Approval of a grant task assignment with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FEDP) to receive a $60,000 grant for the removal of invasive exotic plant species from conservation lands that are owned or managed by Monroe County. VIEW
2.	Approval of a grant task assignment with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FEDP) to receive a $62,400 grant which will allow the County to continue employing invasive exotic plant control technicians to treat invasive exotic plants on conservation lands that are owned or managed by Monroe County. VIEW
3.	Approval of a resolution authorizing Code Enforcement Inspectors, Kathleen Windsor, Al Schmidt and Lor Hattery, to issue citations for disposition in county court. VIEW
4.	Rockland Operations LLC is requesting FINAL PLAT APPROVAL for the subdivision of land involving less that five (5) lots on property located north US1 at an old quarry site on Rockland Key, Monroe County, Florida, at approximate Mile Marker 9, having Real Estate Number: 00122080-00100. Pursuant to Monroe County Code Section 9.5-84 this matter is placed on the consent agenda and shall become final unless removed by the affirmative vote of three (3) members of the BOCC. VIEW
5.	Approval of a Resolution requesting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida Boating Advisory Council oppose the suggested legislation of a requirement to register non-motorized vessels. VIEW
6.	Permission to advertise a Request For Qualifications for general marine projects, including the removal of derelict vessels and the installation and maintenance of aids to navigation or regulatory signs. VIEW
I.	GROWTH MANAGEMENT - CONTINUED
7.	Approval of a contract with Carter and Burgess to complete the Lower Keys Corridor Enhancement Plan (approximately Mile Marker 14.5 – 29). VIEW
8.	Discussion, update and guidance to Staff to proceed with preparing an agreement to redevelop Seahorse Trailer Park in big Pine Key and Rowell’s Marina in Key Largo. VIEW
9.	Discussion and guidance to staff regarding action to take in response to a challenge to the DCA Rule affirming Tier System Maps and Implementation Ordinances. VIEW


2:00 pm	K. SOUNDING BOARD
1.	Request to speak to the Board of County Commissioners on a possible exception to the County’s policy on abandoning roads that terminate at the shoreline – David P. Horan. VIEW


1:30 pm	L. WASTEWATER ISSUES
1.	COMMISSIONER PATTON - Discussion of Monroe County Wastewater Projects State funding criteria. VIEW
2.	COMMISSIONER PATTON - Discussion and clarification of the ILA with the FKAA.~ Specifically in regards to creation of County-FKAA Wastewater Committee’s (CFWC) duties, recommendations and planning documentation for the Lower Keys Wastewater planning area.~ Discussion of Monroe County Wastewater Projects plans development and evaluation process within a BOCC workshop. VIEW
3.	COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - Approval of County Administrator’s recommended State of Florida wastewater funding allocation for unincorporated Monroe County, Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District and the City of Marathon. VIEW



M.	MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
1.	Approval of Request for expenditure from Law Enforcement Trust Fund. VIEW
2.	Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Monroe County Sheriff’s Office to transfer County emergency communications function to Sheriff’s Office, providing for transfer of responsibilities, funds, staff, and equipment. VIEW
11:00 am	3. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement between Monroe County, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Global Sky Aircharter (and entity wholly owned by the Sheriff) for the operation of an air ambulance for hire. VIEW

N.	COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS
1.	MAYOR MCCOY: Approval of the appointment of Steven Torrence to the Human Services Advisory Board. VIEW
2.	COMMISSIONER NEUGENT: Approval of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, urging the State of Florida to designate the Canopy of Australian Pines in Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park as an exception to any exotic an invasive removal programs and to initiate maintenance and controlled growth replacement programs. VIEW
3.	COMMISSIONER RICE: Approval of reappointment of Richard “R.J.” Helbling to the Duck Key Security District Advisory Board. VIEW
10:30 am	4. COMMISSIONER RICE: Report on current issues of the Workforce Housing Task Force VIEW
5.	COMMISSIONER PATTON: Approval to appoint Ginette Hughes to the Marine and Port Advisory Committee. VIEW
6.	COMMISSIONER PATTON: Discussion of the Chair’s authority to control the debate and limit debate if necessary.~ To direct staff to provide recommendations to change the BOCC’s policies to facilitate the Chair’s authority to control the BOCC meetings to insure an orderly meeting occurs and a balanced and full debate happens. VIEW



O.	COUNTY CLERK
1.	Report
2.	Official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes from the June 6, 2006 meeting (previously distributed)
3.	Approval of TDC expenditures for the month of June, 2006. VIEW
4.	Approval of Warrants.