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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Key Largo, Florida
The following is a continuation of the BOCC Minutes from the November 16,
2011 BOCC Meeting.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Item L6 Dawn C. Sonneborn, AICP, Director of Planning and Debbie Love, AICP, Project
Manager with the firm Keith and Schnars, P.A., made a slide presentation on the first portion of
the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive
Plan. Christine Hurley, Growth Management was present and discussed certain areas of the
EAR. The Board was provided with a document entitled Evaluation and Appraisal Report
Overview, Board of County Commissioners, November 16, 2011. The Board and representatives
with the firm Keith and Schnars discussed the following Major Issues Assessment and
Statements in the entitled document:
Statement #1 - Locations for Fire Stations. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent that the Fire Station
Location Master Plan and the Public Safety Element not be included in the Monroe County Year
2010 Comprehensive Plan. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers No
Commissioner Murphy Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Wigington Yes
Mayor Rice Yes
Motion carried.
Statement #1 - Compliance with Section 380.0552(7) (j), Florida Statutes. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Wigington that compliance be denied which creates a policy to provide administrative relief
criteria for Tier III -A parcels served by central wastewater systems. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Neugent Yes
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Commissioner Wigington Yes
Mayor Rice Yes
Motion carried.
PUBLIC INPUT
The Board accepted public input with the following individuals addressing the
Board: Alicia Putney, Pauline Klein, and Ron Miller, representing Last Stand.
The Board continued discussing the entitled document - Major Issues Assessment
and Statements.
Statement #2 - Rule 28- 20.140 F.A.C.; Section 380.0552(9) (a) (2) F. S. (24 hrs);
and Existing Policy 216.1.8.
Statement #3 - Support Historic Preservation.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent approving the following four (4) strategies:
Policies for the support of historic structure preservation are reviewed for
consistency and conservation; County should review historic resources data and develop future
policies to protect other historic sites and structures in the County; Continue to rely on and
augment external group's historic preservation work; and Consider integrating the U.S. Navy
cultural resource efforts.
Motion carried unanimously.
Statement #4 - Assure Continued Public Waterfront Access; Protect and Expand
Water Dependent/Water Related Uses. Compliance with Section 163.3177(6) (a) (3.c.), and
163.3178(2) (g), F.S. (Preservation of recreational and commercial working waterfronts).
Motion was made by Commissioner Wigington and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to have options of partnering or purchasing land that does not include threatened and
endangered species with funds other than Land Authority funds.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy to create the Public Access Plan: Supports development; Do not integrate US Navy
recreational facilities in Access Plan.
Motion carried unanimously.
The following individual addressed the Board: Pauline Klein.
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Statement #5 — Increase Availability and Use of Alternative Modes of
Transportation.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Wigington approving the recommendation for signage and advertisement of the Marathon Bus
Transfer Station; Schedule adjustments = more efficient transfers; Bus Shelters with bike racks;
and creation of Master Transportation Strategy.
Motion carried unanimously.
Statement #1 — Preserve and protect natural resources including water, habitat
and species.
Potable Water Supply and Conservation - Motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers approving the recommendation to encourage
water conservation methods (e.g. conservation -based water supply rates; bioswales; on -site
collection systems); Revise code regarding water efficiency irrigation and construction standards;
and Encourage attendance by FKAA representatives when County discusses updating the 10
Year, Waster Supply Plan.
Motion carried unanimously.
Habitat and Species Protection — Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent
and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers approving the Inventory of abandoned mining sites,
develop clean up or reuse plans (note connection); Continue Improvements in sewage treatment
practices; Evaluate benefits and impacts of aerators and alternative aerator technology in artificial
canals; Revise policies and LDC to require retainage of natural drainage patterns, where possible;
Prepare beach management plans; Continue partnering with Invasive Exotics Task Force.
Motion carried unanimously.
The following individuals addressed the Board: Alicia Putney and Ron Miller.
Michael Roberts, Sr. Administrator, Environmental Resources addressed the
Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy to support species recovery plans and actions; Educational materials and guidelines
regarding development impacts within critical habitat.
Motion carried unanimously.
Bob Shillinger, Chief Assistant County Attorney and Erin Deady, AICP, Esq.,
addressed the Board.
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Water Quality — Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers to complete an inventory and evaluation of existing public (County,
municipality and FDOT - owned) drainage facilities and identify flooding issues; complete sewers
first; however the County should begin these strategies now.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solid Waste - Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers to consider a yard organic waste program, including composting; and
Research other means and methods of reduction.
Motion carried unanimously.
Marine and Terrestrial Litter — Motion was made by Mayor Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent to consider animal/tamper proof waste receptacles; Improve solid waste
collection practices; Provide education to illustrate impacts of litter upon animal species and
habitat; Promote community cleanup efforts; and Provide code enforcement of local laws.
Motion carried unanimously.
Invasive Animals (Burmese pythons, Lionfish, etc.) - Motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to consider adoption of an
invasive exotic wildlife ordinance, which prohibits the sale and handling of listed undesirable
exotic species. Iguanas should be included.
Motion carried unanimously.
Statement #2 — Complete Wastewater and Drainage Upgrades.
Wastewater — The Board discussed following through with recommendations
suggested in the Wastewater Master Plan to overcome fiscal impacts (e.g. pursue State and
Federal grants with FKAA to supplement project costs; develop standards and hookup
requirements for hot spots in coordination with DOH).
Motion carried unanimously.
Stormwater - Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy to monitor LDC and Stormwater Master Plan — Numeric Criteria Rule
and Sea Level Rise; and Inventory and evaluate drainage structure and facilities, identifying
flooding issues.
Motion carried unanimously.
Climate Change and Hazard Mitigation. Erin Deady, AICP, Esq., addressed the
Board.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to Consider development's impact on water conservation and energy; Develop
baseline data; Countywide GHG emission data; Develop an Asset Management Plan; Identify
social impacts; Develop protection, accommodation and retreat strategies as it relates to sea -level
rise; Guiding Principles for Climate Change Adaptation; Monitoring change and updating;
Increase green space: consider adding native trees /vegetation to scarified or developed areas; Use
native plants and trees instead of sod; Green infrastructure; Community gardens /urban farming;
Encourage water conservation (e.g. points for solar); Recurring fund for land management; and
Energy and Climate Element. Element should separate green building and climate change.
Motion carried unanimously.
Public Facilities Funding — Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Neugent to deny the consideration of conducting an impact fee study;
and explore new funding sources (e.g. road toll or expanded business — increased tax base).
During discussion, the maker of the motion withdrew. Motion was then made by Commissioner
Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to deny the exploring of new funding sources
(e.g. road toll or expanded business — increased tax base).
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners was adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
and ex- officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk