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06/15/2000 Regular MINUTES OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2000/181 Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Thursday, June 15, 2000 Marathon, Florida A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 A.M., on the above date at the Marathon Government Center. Present were Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner George Neugent, Commissioner Mary Kay Reich, Commissioner Nora Williams, and Mayor Shirley Freeman. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James T. Hendrick, County Attorney; James Roberts, County Administrator; County Staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk announced the Board's appointment to the Career Service Council as follows: Name Harvev Neugent Reich Williams Freeman Total John Dillon 1 1 2 2 1 7 Arnold Steinmetz 2 2 I 1 2 8 Based on the above results, John Dillon was selected to the Career Service Council. ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Harvey Yes Commissioner Neugent Yes Commissioner Reich No Commissioner Williams Yes Mayor Freeman Yes Motion carried. 06/15/2000 2000/182 ,.- BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to approve the following items by unanimous consent: Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an allocation from the Boating Improvement Fund for the purchase of channel marker and regulatory signage. RESOLUTION NO. 227-2000 See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an allocation from the Boating Improvement Fund for the repair of aids to navigation and regulatory aids, Monroe County and granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement between Monroe County and American Underwater Contractors for same. RESOLUTION NO. 228-2000 See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference. - Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an allocation from the Boating Improvement Fund for the emergency removal ofDV3A3209 located off of Long Key, Monroe County and granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Blue Water Marine Inc. for same. RESOLUTION NO. 229-2000 See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval for the transfer of one buildable lot from Stephen 1. Kotolac to Monroe County by Warranty Deed, permit number 98-1-1410, described as Lot 20, Block 1, Ramrod Shores Marina Section, Ramrod Key. The applicant receiving a dwelling unit allocation award for the year ending July 13, 2000, have filed the document in accordance with Ordinance No. 16-1992. Board granted approval for the transfer of one buildable lot from Lomax & Susan Harrelle for Wesley Schuhknecht to Monroe County by Warranty Deed, permit number 98-1-1268, described as Lot 7, Part Tract B, Knowlson Colony Subdivision, First Addition, Key Largo. The applicant receiving a dwelling unit allocation award for the year ending July 13, 2000, have filed the document in accordance with Ordinance No. 16-1992. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to a Joint Participation Agreement, Contract No. AE-270, WPI No. 6596618, FM No. 25222811403, State Project No. 90000-3535, between Monroe County and the Department of Transportation allowing for a new expiration date to June 30, 2001. -- Re..\1 is i on 06/15/2000 2000/183 - Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Blue Water Marine Inc. for the removal of selected derelict vessels from the South end of the Seven Mile Bridge to the Monroe County line known as Zone II. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Holiday Isle Resort & Marina to change event date for the Islamorada Offshore challenge from October 21,2000 to September 30,2000. Board granted approval of the CPI increase for McCluskey Associates International. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS Growth Management Director Tim McGarry addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 038-1999 to collect nonrefundable application fees on all building permits (excluding existing "no-charge" permits). Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 229A-2000 See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference. "* Mr. McGarry addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution of an Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and the City of Marathon to authorize the County to revise, extend, or renew permits issued by the County prior to February 24,2000. Motion carried unanimously. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL County Administrator James Roberts publicly announced the vacancy of a position on the Tourist Development Council District III Advisory Committee for an "At Large" representative. -- Tourist Development Council Office Manager, Lynda Stuart and County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the Board concerning the consideration of payment in an amount not to exceed $11,953.32 for invoices submitted for WomenFest '98. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Reich to deny payment. After consideration, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to remand the item back to the Tourist Development Council with a request that they return to the Board with a report of an examination of the actual invoices, their recommendations on payment, and with suggested wording of policies concerning late payment. Roll call vote was unanimous. 06/15/2000 2000/184 - Ms. Stuart addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution supporting local efforts to seek Florida Scenic Highway designation for the Florida Keys Overseas Highway. The Board requested that Monroe County's section of the 18 Mile Stretch be included in the Resolution. The item was referred to the Tourist Development Council for approval and to return to the Board for final approval. DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT Mr. McGarry updated the Board on progress on the report of the work program as part of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. McGarry discussed with the Board a change in the operating hours of the Plantation Key Building Office to be 8:30 AM. - 3:00 P.M. Mr. Hendrick referred the Board to the written Growth Management litigation report dated June 15-16,2000, from Attorney Karen Cabanas from the firm of Morgan & Hendrick. Mr. Hendrick also discussed with the Board a proposed amendment to Chapter 327 F.S. concerning vessels. Rick Casey and Manuel Castillo of the Monroe County Housing Authority made a presentation to the Board concerning the consideration of a request by the Monroe County Housing Authority for an award of 50 of the 90 ROGO replacement residential units for the construction of Affordable Housing provided for in a Chapter 380 Agreement with the Department of Community Affairs. The following individuals addressed the Board: David W. Tuttle and Douglas Bell. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Williams to adopt the following Resolution approving 50 ROGO replacement units with the caveat that the Housing Authority will expeditiously apply for building permits and ROGO allocations for all those units over an $800 monthly rent with the understanding that should any of these units receive a ROGO allocation award, the awarded ROGO replacement units will be reduced by the corresponding amount; and, furthermore, no more than 20 of the 50 units shall be rented for more than $800 per month, and that equitable distribution between the Middle and Lower Keys without consideration of incorporation boundaries. Roll call vote was unanimous. RESOLUTION NO. 230-2000 See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference. PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2-1994; and incorporating Section 9.5-125 through 9.5-127 into Section 9.5-316 and 9.5-318; and modifying the various Sections of the Monroe County Code listed below; Section 9.5-315 06/15/2000 2000/185 - which provides purpose and intent; Section 9.5-316.1 which provides general provisions; Section 9.5-316.1(c) which provides rules for interpreting Flood Hazard issues; Section 9.5-316.2 which provides for permit requirements~ Section 9.5-317(b)(1)d which deals with enclosing areas below base flood elevation; Section 9.5-317b(4) which deals with manufactured homes and Section 9.5-318 which provides for variances; Providing for 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. Mr. McGarry, Mr. Hendrick, and Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. The Board accepted public input with the following individual addressing the Board: Kieran Mahoney. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to postpone the hearing to the next Board meeting on July 26,2000 at 5:01 P.M. in Key West. Motion carried unanimously. Jack Teague, Environmental Administrator of the Monroe County Health Department updated the Board on the status of the Monroe County Homeowners Wastewater Assistance Program. The Board took no official action. Jack Lamberson addressed the Board. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Commissioner Harvey introduced Frank Toppino who made a presentation to the Board concerning the discussion to provide eighty (80) units of affordable housing on Rockland Key. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. The Board took no official action. Commissioner Neugent discussed his item with the Board concerning the approval from the Board to dissolve the Boot Key Ad Hoc Committee. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Williams to dissolve the existing Boot Key Committee and establish a new Boot Key Committee selected by the City and approved by the County. Motion carried unanimously. DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT Mr. McGarry addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Resolution adopting wastewater service areas throughout unincorporated Monroe County, requesting that the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) adopt the same or similar service areas, and requesting that the FKAA begin an aggressive implementation of the Sanitary Wastewater Master plan as adopted by the BOCC on 18 May 2000 as financial feasibility allows. Motion carried unanimously RESOLUTION NO. 231-2000 See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference. 06/15/2000 1ievtSIOI1 2000/186 - COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Mayor Freeman updated the Board on the recent "Sniff Tour" she and Commissioner Harvey attended in Engelwood and Sanibel Island on June 16 & 17,2000 conducted by Ogden Water Systems. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Roberts made a presentation to the Board concerning County Government Reorganization Plan Phase I or approval of adjusted Plan as determined by the Board of County Commissioners. The following individual addressed the Board: John Rolli. After discussion, motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting conceptual approval of the Reorganization Plan Phase I, with the direction that the County Administrator to pursue Phase II and in the meantime to meet with each Commissioner individually for further input. After further discussion, the motion was amended with the maker accepting to also include the removal of anything suggesting that the flattening has already occurred; to not yet begin "* changing the term they are division directors; do not approve as yet any description of additional employees without seeing appropriate down sizing; and change the language that describes the proposed reorganization to make it clear that this is not the end point but only a first and minor step. 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 Isa~~ti~' SJvy~ Deputy Clerk -