01/18/2001 Regular
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Thursday, January 18, 2001
Key West, FL
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 A.M., on the above date at the Harvey Government Center. Present and answering to roll
call were Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy, Commissioner Murray Nelson, Commissioner
Nora Williams, and Mayor George Neugent. Absent was Commissioner Dixie Spehar. Also
present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk~ Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk~ James Roberts, County
Administrator; James T. Hendrick, County Attorney; County Staff, members of the press and
radio; and the general public.
ADDmONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner McCoy
granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Williams
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
Board granted approval for the transfer of two buildable lots from John & Cindy Thomas
to Monroe County by Warranty Deeds, Permit Number 00-1-4057, described as Lots 3 & 4,
Block 20, Sands Subdivision, Big Pine Key. The applicants receiving a dwelling unit allocation
award for the year ending July 13, 2001, have filed the documents in accordance with Ordinance
No. 47-1999.
Board granted approval for the transfer of one buildable lot from Silvio C. & Mary Ellen
Travalia to Monroe County by Warranty Deed, Permit Number 99-1-3318, described as Lot 34,
Block 4, Eden Pines Colony, Big Pine Key. The applicants receiving a dwelling unit allocation
award for the year ending July 13, 2000, have filed the document in accordance with Ordinance
No. 47-1999.
Board granted approval for one Lot Aggregation Restrictive Covenant from Harold &
Sherry Fried to have one dwelling unit on contiguous lots, Permit Number 00-3-2913, described
as Lots 8 & 9, Block 2, Dove Creek Estates, Key Largo. The applicants receiving one dwelling
unit allocation award for the year ending July 13, 2001, have filed the document in accordanceswith Ordinance No. 47-1999.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant of Conservation Easement
for Lots 17 and 18, Block 9 Pirates Cove, Key Largo between Monroe County and Michael G. &
Lorie Ann Manfre. The real estate number is 00494200-000000 (combined for tax purposes).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement between
Monroe County and Arnold's Towing for the emergency removal ofDV3A3362 located off of
Boca Chica Key, Monroe County.
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Statements of Qualification for the
preparation of a Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan to identify and address immediate priorities
for the recovery and redevelopment of the Florida Keys after a natural disaster.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a revised Memorandum of
Understanding between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Health for implementation
of the Homeowners Wastewater Assistance Program to correct a scrivener's error.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement between
Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing & Assistance for the installation and repair of aids to
navigation off of Key West, Monroe County.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval of the appointment of Kit Hartford to the Tourist Development
Council District V Advisory Committee, replacing Hunter Padgett.
Board adopted the following Resolution to provide additional advance registration and
booth-related expenses for Trade Shows for the Fiscal Year 2002 be paid from Tourist
Development Council funds in Fiscal Year 2001.
RESOLUTION NO. 050-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of an amendment to TDC policy to allow the general
non-allocated section of a fishing event budget to be utilized for unforeseen permissible
expenditures and for those budget lines that may require additional funds.
Board granted approval of CPI increase for McCluskey Associates International.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement
between Monroe County and Bahama Village Business Association to revise dates of event for
the Key West Jazz & Blues Festival, to June 7-10,2001.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement
between Monroe County and Murray Marine, Inc., to revise dates of event for the production of
the Hog's Breath King Mackerel Tournament, to January 27-28,2001.
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Motion carried unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCa
County Administrator James Roberts made a public announcement of a vacant position on
the Tourist Development Council District I Advisory Committee for an "at large" appointment.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
County Attorney James T. Hendrick referred the Board to the written Growth
Management Report dated January 17-18, 2001 from Attorney Karen K. Cabanas of the firm of
Morgan & Hendrick.
Growth Management Director Tim McGarry briefed the Board on the report on the
ultimate fiscal cost and funding of the implementation of the Monroe County Year 2010
Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. McGarry discussed with the Board consideration of Staff recommendations on
mowing oflots within Port Pine Heights. County Administrator James Roberts addressed the
Board and indicated his awareness that there would be a number of folks from the Big Pine area
who are interested in addressing the Board. Based on comments from the Administrator, the
Board continued the item to later in the morning.
Commissioner Nelson discussed with the Board approval to request Tim McGarry,
Growth Management Director, to brief the Board on possible changes to commercial building
permits. Mr. McGarry addressed the Board.
PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance declaring that an
emergency exists and waiving notice by a four-fifths vote; providing for local implementation of
the water shortage plan of the South Florida Water Management District; Providing definitions;
Providing for enforcement and Penalties; Providing for codification; Repealing any inconsistent
provisions; Providing for severability; and Providing an effective date. Mr. Hendrick addressed
the Board. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Nelson that an emergency exists and waiving notice by a four-fifths
vote. Roll call vote was unanimous. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 001-2001
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference
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DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
The Board returned to Agenda item E.4 concerning the consideration of Staff
recommendations on mowing oflots within Port Pine Heights. The following individuals
addressed the Board: Larry Sullivan, Brenda Schneider, Robert Schneider, representing the Big
Pine Key Civic Association~ Joe Ambrose, representing the Port Pine Heights Property Owner's
Association~ Bob Reese, Tom Meredith, representing the Port Pine Heights Property Owner's
Association~ Dieter P. Gerlach, Cora Trimbur, Nancy Socha, Elaine Flynn, Alicia Putney,
representing the Key Deer Protection Alliance~ Mick Putney, Joyce Newman, William Grimes and
Betsy Whitman. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Nelson authorizing transfer of the 21 ROGO lots to the State of Florida with
specific requests for their consideration that they become priority for the beautification efforts as
in other areas of Big Pine Key~ and to suggest that the State work with the Fire Marshal for
appropriate fire breaks. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson
directing Staff to prepare a proposed amendment to the County Ordinance eliminating the
mowing requirement for public lands acquired for conservation purposes and providing that
private lands may be exempted with a County approved land management plan in place. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Nelson discussed his item with the Board concerning approval to request
Representative Ken Sorenson to ask the State Legislature to adopt a Resolution to support
Monroe County's position with FEMA to provide a consistent policy towards the Florida Keys
which would allow the County to provide relief to the current affordable housing shortage. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Williams
granting approval of the item, as amended. Said amendment as follows:
Approval to request Representative Ken Sorenson to ask the State Legislature to adopt a
Resolution to support Monroe County's position with FEMA to provide a consistent policy
towards the Florida Keys. whieh. v.,6t:dd anew the Ceturty te previae relid to the etIffent
aft6rdable h6t1sing soortage Roll call vote was unanimous.
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
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Isabel C. DeSantis, Oeputy Clerk