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UTILITY BOARD APPOINTS FOGARTY TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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 03/11/2010 ~ The Utility Board appointed Chris Fogarty as the District Two (Key Haven to Big Coppitt Key) representative to Keys Energy Services’ (KEYS) Advisory Committee at their regular meeting on Wednesday, March 10th. Fogarty is a local building contractor who resides in Big Coppitt Key.
In 1998 the Board approved the creation of a five-member Advisory Committee, which was designed to provide the Board and KEYS’ staff with community input on various issues related to KEYS including generation, distribution, finance, customer service, and new ventures.
The Committee promotes public access to information on KEYS facilities, services, policies, and programs concerning energy, and considers the future energy needs of the community. The Committee also assists the KEYS’ staff by suggesting and reviewing programs and services.
Community members represent five districts: Key West to Stock Island (District 1); Key Haven to Big Coppitt (District 2); Shark Key to Sugarloaf Key (District 3); Cudjoe Key to the Torch Keys (District 4); and Big Pine Key to Seven-Mile Bridge (District 5).
Fogarty will join current Advisory Committee members: James Gilleran (District 1); Alan Toriello (District 3); Elsie Metcalf (District 4); and Sheriff Robert Peryam (District 5). Henry Hamilton previously represented District Two and recently termed-out of his position after having served two consecutive three years terms.
The regular meeting of the Utility Board took place at 5:00 p.m., March 10th, in the Louis Carbonell Board Room of the William Arnold Service Building, 1001 James Street, Key West.
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KEYS OFFERS SENIOR CITIZEN / DISABLED VETERANS DISCOUNT
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03/01/2010 ~ Enrollment for Keys Energy Services’ (KEYS) discount program for qualifying Senior Citizens or Disabled American Veterans residential customers is now open. Enrollment for this program runs until March 31st and customers who have previously participated in the program must re-qualify. Once qualified, KEYS’ “Customer Charge” of $6.75 will be waived for one year.
In order to qualify for the Senior Citizen/ Disabled American Veterans Discount, the customer of record must be at least 62 years of age on the date of application. Any Disabled American Veteran wishing to qualify for this program must be a totally or permanently disabled American Veteran on the date of application. Annual income for the residential household must not exceed $27,876 for 2010. This figure is based on the maximum benefits paid by Social Security.
All applications for the discount must be completed, signed and returned to KEYS no later then March 31st. The application must be notarized if not completed at KEYS.
Applications for this program have been mailed to all KEYS’ customers who have previously qualified. New applicants may pick-up an application form at KEYS’ offices in Key West at 1001 James Street, or in Big Pine Key at 13 Ships Way. Applications may also be obtained at www.KeysEnergy.com; or by calling (305) 515-0333 to request an application be sent by mail.
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN HENRY HAMILTON RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE
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 02/17/2010 ~ The Utility Board recently recognized Henry Hamilton for his six years of service as the District Two representative of Keys Energy Services (KEYS) Advisory Committee, serving Key Haven to Big Coppitt Key.
“During his two consecutive terms, Henry has been instrumental in shaping the Advisory Committee,” said Lynne Tejeda, KEYS’ General Manager & CEO. She added that, “KEYS’ staff always appreciated his interest in KEYS, utility issues, and his willingness to serve, as demonstrated by his tenure as chairman.”
In 1998 the Utility Board approved the creation of a five-member Advisory Committee, which was designed to provide the Board and KEYS’ staff with community input on various issues related to KEYS including generation, distribution, finance, customer service, and new ventures.
The Advisory Committee includes five members, a Utility Board Member and two KEYS’ staff members. Community members represent five districts: Key West to Stock Island (District 1); Key Haven to Big Coppitt (District 2); Shark Key to Sugarloaf Key (District 3); Cudjoe Key to the Torch Keys (District 4); and Big Pine Key to Seven-Mile Bridge (District 5).
Currently serving on the Advisory Committee are: James Gilleran (District 1); Alan Toriello (District 3); Elsie Metcalf (District 4); Sheriff Robert Peryam (District 5); and Chairperson Henry Hamilton (District 2) who recently termed-out after having served two consecutive three years terms.
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KEYS OFFICES TO CLOSE IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENT’S DAY
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02/09/2010 ~ In observance of President’s Day, Keys Energy Services’ (KEYS) offices will be closed on Monday, February 15th.
KEYS’ offices will re-open for regular business on Tuesday, February 16th, at 8:00 a.m.
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HEART SCULPTURE FINDS A HOME IN KEYS POCKET PARK IN TIME FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
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02/08/2010 ~ In a continuing effort to beautify the community and bring art in to local neighborhoods, Keys Energy Services (KEYS) and Sculpture Key West recently unveiled a new sculpture at KEYS’ Alvin Frazier III Memorial Park, on the corner of Flagler Avenue and Eighteenth Street.
Thomas Mann’s Trajectory Heart was recently placed in the park in an ongoing partnership with Sculpture Key West and their art in the community program.
Mann was an artist in residence at The Studios of Key West (TSKW) during the winter of 2009 when he created Heart. The sculpture is the outcome of his Storm Cycle Series, based on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. He created this series using his signature collage-assemblage style and materials gathered from the streets of New Orleans post-Katrina.
The sculpture will remain on display in the Pocket Park for two years before it is returned to the artist.
The Alvin Frazier III Memorial Park is one of four such parks that have been converted by KEYS from outdated substations into spaces for the community and surrounding neighborhoods to enjoy. The Alvin Frazier III Memorial Park, along with the Grinnell Street and Gato Village Pocket Parks, feature sculptures for the visual enjoyment of the community.
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