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
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