03/19/1997 Regular
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COHHISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, March 19, 1997
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 and answering to roll call
were Commissioners Shirley Freeman, Wilhelmina Harvey, Jack
London, Mary Kay Reich and Mayor Keith Douglass. Also present
were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk;
James Hendrick, County Attorney; James Roberts, County
Administrator; County Staff, members of the Press and Radio; and
the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
A Presentation of Employee of the Month Award was
presented to Pamela Bauchman, Division of Public Safety.
A Proclamation was made proclaiming the month of March,
1997 as National Nutrition Month.
Kate Garrettson, teacher at Key Largo School made a
presentation to the Board regarding the Key Largo School Blue
Ribbon Award.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of the following items by
unanimous consent:
Board granted approval to remove surplus items from
inventory and dispose of same, advertise for bids, and accept
transfer to the Sheriff's Department.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI Enrollment Form) for electronic
submission of Medicare claims to Health Care Financing
Administration (HCFA) or to Health Care Financing
Administration's contractors.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
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submission of a Grant Application to the Florida Department of
Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, to fund a
continuing Professional Education Project and directing the
execution of same by the proper County authorities.
RESOLUTION NO. 077-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for
Proposals for the further development and operation of a solid
waste, waste reduction, recycling, waste tire, household
hazardous waste, and litter control/prevention education and
promotion campaign for Fiscal Year 1998.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for one
(1) heavy-duty chipper for the Road Department.
Board granted approval to purchase one (1) new 1997
Bucket Truck from the lowest bidder, Altec Industries, in the
total amount of $76,315.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Jayne's Cleaning
Service, Inc., for janitorial service for the Marathon Courthouse
Complex, Marathon Senior citizens' Center, Marathon Government
Center, and the Marathon Government Center Annex, in the amount
of $48,000.00 per year.
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
a Contract between Monroe County and Garcia Cleaning Service, for
janitorial service at Truman School, in the amount of $14,400.00
per year.
Board granted approval for Exclusive Sports Marketing
to close US Highway #1 between MM 58-67, on October 4, 1997, from
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. on the
old US Highway #1 (Old Seven Mile Bridge), and authorized
execution of Florida Department of Transportation "Request for
Temporary Closing/Special Use of State Road" Form, with the
following staff recommendations:
1. Concurrence and approval for Mayor to execute FOOT
Form for closure of US Highway #1.
2. Original certificate of Insurance for $1 million
General Liability Insurance listing Monroe County
as an additional insured.
3. Original Hold Harmless Agreement signed and
notarized.
4. Copy of letters notifying all emergency agencies
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of planned activities and possible delays.
5. Maintenance of traffic plan to be approved by FOOT
two (2) weeks prior to the event.
6. Clean-up Plan to be approved by FOOT or their
designee prior to the event.
7. Public Notice to the residents and businesses in
the area via radio/newspaper at least two (2)
weeks prior to the event.
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
a Contract between Monroe County and Mid-Continent Electric,
Inc., for Plantation Key Elementary School Field Lighting, in the
amount of $52,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order #1 to the Contract between Monroe County and D.L.
Porter Construction, Inc., for the Crawl Key Fire Training
Facility, for a credit of $1,000.00 to Monroe County, thereby
decreasing the contract price from $286,000.00 to $285,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order #1 to the Contract between Monroe County and Hewett-
Kier construction, Inc., for the Truman School Renovations,
increasing the contract price by $21,718.00, from $3,648,000.00
to $3,669,718.00, and extending the contract substantial
completion date by ninety (90) days, from January 15, 1997 to
April 15, 1997.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and Bender & Associates
Architects, P.A., for architectural services at the Old Navy
Commissary Building in Key West, in the amount of $380,000.00,
subject to Monroe County securing title to the building and
property from the Navy.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Service Agreement Extension between Monroe County and Insurance
Servicing and Adjusting Company, for Workers Compensation
Services, extending services until September 30, 1997.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing
for April 16, 1997, 5:00 p.m., to amend the Workers' Compensation
Fund for FY 96/97.
Board granted approval of a new position in the
Veterans Affairs Transportation Program.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item 1).
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RESOLUTION NO. 078-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item #2).
RESOLUTION NO. 079-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item #3).
RESOLUTION NO. 080-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution amending
Resolution No. 010-1997 (Sch.Item #4).
RESOLUTION NO. 081-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 008-1997 (Sch.Item #5).
RESOLUTION NO. 082-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 003-1997 (Sch.Item #6).
RESOLUTION NO. 083-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 493-1996 (Sch.Item #7).
RESOLUTION NO. 084-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 489-1996 (Sch.Item #8).
RESOLUTION NO. 085-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item #9).
RESOLUTION NO. 086-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item #10).
RESOLUTION NO. 087-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item #11).
RESOLUTION NO. 088-1997
See Res. Book ~o. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item #12).
RESOLUTION NO. 089-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 563-1996 (Sch.Item #13).
RESOLUTION NO. 090-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item #14).
RESOLUTION NO. 091-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 475-1996 (Sch.Item #15).
RESOLUTION NO. 092-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 012-1997 (Sch.Item #16).
RESOLUTION NO. 093-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item #17).
RESOLUTION NO. 094-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch.Item #18).
RESOLUTION NO. 095-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch.Item #19).
RESOLUTION NO. 096-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
a Contract between Monroe County and Buccaneer Courier for Monroe
County Courier Service. Award of Bid is recommended to the 2nd
low bidder based on qualifications and past performance.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
HCBS/Medicaid Waiver Referral Agreement between Monroe County and
Marathon Adult Day Center, for the Home and community Based
Services Medicaid Waiver Program.
Board granted approval of a Software License Agreement
AND a Software Maintenance Agreement between Monroe County and
Trapeze Software Group, Inc., the parent company of OnLine Data
Products, Inc., to provide an automated paratransit Routing and
Scheduling and Customer Services Information System and
maintenance. Per staff recommendation, waive Administrative
Instruction #4709.2, requiring standard indemnification hold
harmless language in contract.
Board granted Award of Bid and authorized execution of
a Contract between Monroe County and G.A. Food Service, Inc., to
provide Bayshore Manor with food service at a cost of $2.44 per
meal.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Preliminary/Letter Contract between Monroe County and South
Florida Employment and Training Consortium, Contract #2B-97-02-
00, to provide funding for the 1997 Summer Youth Employment and
Training Program.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 1 to the Contract between Monroe County and
Douglas Higgins, Inc., for the Key West International Airport
Salt Pond Enhancement Project, reducing the contract amount by
$29,610.00.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 524-1996 and authorizing the filing of a Grant
Application with the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, Boating Improvement Fund, and directing the execution
of same by the proper authorities for the reconstruction of the
Barcelona Boat Ramp, Big Coppitt Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 097-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to the Agreement between Monroe County and Spirit
Marine Towing & Assistance, for the removal of Derelict Vessels
1996.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
filing of a Grant Application with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund, and directing
the execution of same by the proper authorities for the emergency
repairs of Channel Markers located in Tavernier Creek and Windley
Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 098-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
filing of a Grant Application with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund, and directing
the execution of same by the proper authorities for the creation
of a Boating Restricted Area within the Whale Harbor Channel,
Islamorada.
RESOLUTION NO. 099-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board ad9pted the following Resolution authorizing the
filing of a Grant Application with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection boating Improvement Fund, and directing
the execution of same by the proper authorities for the Emergency
Removal of DV03A2348, DV03A2350, DV03A2351" and DV03A2352 located
off of Key West and in Marathon.
RESOLUTION NO. 100-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Florida .
Department of Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund,
Contract #B9530, for the addition of several new projects to our
open agreement.
Board granted approval to waive collection of fines for
overdue Library materials during National Library Week, April 13,
1997, and the week thereafter, April 20-26, 1997.
Board granted approval to expand the Big pine Key
Library by 1,200 square feet.
Board adopted the following Resolution ratifying
certain expenditures made by the Recycling Department without the
prior authority of the Board of County Commissioners.
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RESOLUTION NO. 101-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of a Purchase Order for Randy's
Electric, Inc., to repair US1 street lights on Boca Chica. Per
Staff recommendation, approval of the purchase order in the
amount of $8,000.00 with authorization to increase the amount to
$15,000.00 if necessary.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Add-on Item 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 102-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Add-on Item 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 103-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Add-on Item 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 104-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
following Destination Event Agreements:
Agreement between Monroe County and Keys Communication
Group, Inc., covering the 6th Annual Key West Theatre Festival,
October 2-12, 1997, in an amount not to exceed $37,696.00, FY 97,
Third Penny DAC 1 allocation.
Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Keys
Corvette Club, covering the 4th Annual Corvettes in Paradise,
November 8, 1997, in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00, FY 97,
Third Penny DAC IV allocation.
Agreement between Monroe County and Holiday Isle Resort
& Marina, covering the Islamorada Offshore Challenge, September
13, 1997, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, FY 97, Third
Penny DAC IV allocation.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Cultural Event Agreement between Monroe County and the Key Largo
Chamber of Commerce, covering Island Jubilee, November 2-9, 1997,
in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, FY 97, Two Penny,
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allocated under the Cultural Umbrella.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Turn Key Events Agreement between Monroe County and Super Boat
Racing, Inc., covering the Key West World Championship Race,
November 2-9, 1997, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00, FY 97,
Third Penny DAC 1 allocation.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County and Cheeca Lodge
covering the "George Bush/ Cheeca Lodge Bonefish Tournament"
event allocated under the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not to
exceed $13,950.00, to change the dates from November 11-13,
1997, to October 7-9, 1997. The remaining provisions of the
Agreement remain in full force and effect.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County and Stuart Newman
Associates currently covering October 1, 1994 through September
30, 1997, for one (1) year ending September 30, 1998.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Diversified Cleaning
Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $3,648.00 per year,
beginning March 15, 1997 through March 15, 1998, to provide
cleaning services to the Tourist Development Council
Administrative Office.
Board granted approval of Florida Keys Fishing
Tournaments, Inc., operations (Fishing Umbrella) manual
revisions. Said revisions incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of the fOllowing individuals to
the Florida Keys Fishing Tournaments, Inc., Appropriation
Committee:
Chairman
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
Jim Sharpe
Mike Currie
Brett Taporowski
Earl cantrill
Gary Ellis
Chester Marr
Alternates:
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
Dale Bittner
Jim Sharpe
Dave Navarro
Kathy Koury
Laura Males
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DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Board granted approval to begin negotiations to
purchase the Michael Nelson property within and directly adjacent
to the Runway Protection Zone of Runway 27 at Key West
International Airport.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Board adopted the following Resolution aDDrovina an
exemption from the Nonresidential Permit Allocation System for
the Dolphin Research Center for property described as Part of
Government Lot 2, Section 19, Township 65 South, Range 34 East,
Tallahassee Meridian, Grassy Key, Mile Marker 59.
RESOLUTION NO. 105-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of a Flood Variance Application
by Ivo and Jania Smolic for a 576 square foot detached garage
enclosure below base flood elevation, for parking only, on
property located on Lot 28, Block 4, Shark Key SUbdivision, Shark
Key SUbdivision, Shark Key.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance which
amends Monroe County Code Section 6-31(a) and (b), in order to
achieve compatibility with Flood Plain Management requirements
(Monroe County Code Section 9.5-125). Permits are required for
any new work subject to Flood Plain Jurisdiction. Providing for
severability; providing for repeal of all ordinances inconsistent
herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County
Code; and providing for an effective date.
Board granted approval to submit a proposal to the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection for a grant to
monitor the Spiegel Grove Artificial Reef Project.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Release of Lien for Affordable Housing Deed Restriction and
Notice of D~ferred Payment of Impact Fees for John E. Amyette.
Board granted approval of the following five (5)
Affordable Housing Deed Restrictions, seventeen (17) Transfers of
Buildable Lots to Monroe County by Warranty Deed, and four (4)
Covenants restricting the property owner to having only one
dwelling unit on two contiguous lots. Pursuant to Ordinance No.
016-1992, these documents have been filed by the applicants
receiving Dwelling Unit Allocation Awards for the quarter ending
on January 13, 1997:
5 Affordable Housinq Deed Restrictions
Permit No.
Name on Deed Restriction
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96-3-3386
96-3-3261
96-3-3610
96-1-1846
96-1-1787
Gail Rodberg
Sea Life, Inc.
Ed Kloski
Eleanor Falzarno
David & Christina Geide
Permit No.
17 Transfers of Buildable Lots bY Warranty Deed to Monroe County
Name on Warranty Deed
96-3-1708
Hal & Sandra Thomas
96-3-1709
Hal & Sandra Thomas
96-3-3102
Raul & Lucrecia
Gonzalez
96-3-1868
penninsula at
Key Largo
96-1-1804
Stuart Avrick
96-1-1395
Robert Lomrance
96-1-1630
Andre & Nora Revelin
96-1-1630
Andre & Nora Revelin
95-1-1775
Raymond Vazquez
96-1-1818
Scott Saunders
96-1-1610
Edwin K. Anderson
Marilyn J. Anderson
Peter Rutskin
96-1-1429
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DescriDtion
Lt. 19, Blk 5,
Kinercha
Lt. 20, Blk 5,
Kinercha
Lt. 17, Blk 5,
Kinercha
Lt. 22, Blk 5,
Kinercha
Lt. 2, Square
6, Palm Villa
Lt. 3, Blk 24,
Port pine
Heights
Lt. 24, Square
11, Palm Villa
Lt. 23, Blk 3,
Palm Villa
Lt. 25, Square
5, Kinercha
Lt. 24, Square
5, Kinercha
Lt. 1, Square
3, Palm Villa
Lt. 9, Blk 6,
Port pine
Heights
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96-1-1421
Michael Dalsin
Lt. 20, Blk 2,
Kinercha
97-1-0010
Rafael Gonzalez
Lt 5, Blk 22,
Palm Villa
96-1-807
Karl H. Gollnast
Theresa Gollnast
Lt. 5, Blk 11,
Palm Villa
4 Restrictive Covenants for Contiguous Lots
Permit No.
Name on Restrictive Covenant
Leqal
Description
96-3-2919
Kevin W. Holland
Diana M. Holland
Lts 5 & 6, Blk
7, Largo Sound
Park
96-3-3540
Leroy Klein
Lts 12 & 13,
Blk 5, Largo
Sound Park
96-1-1.524
Sandra & William Gordon
Lts 1 & 2, Blk
14, Eden pines
Colony
96-1-1804
Stuart Avrick
Lts 14 & 15,
Blk 4
Shark Key
Board granted approval of the Boot Key Harbor Ad Hoc
Committee Membership, including the replacement of three
alternate members, per Staff recommendation:
Boot Kev Harbor Ad Hoc Committee Membership
Chairman - George Neugent
Marine Facilities Operators
Jim Cuthbert
Boot Key Harbor Boaters GrouDs
Bill Sweeney
Jerry Bradway
Boot Kev Harbor Shore Residents
Charles Kanter
Leehman Wexlin
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Commercial Fishinq Interests
Peter Worthington
Karl Wagner
Marathon Business Community
Bill Cadiz
Tina Brown
Environmentalists
Cindy stong
Joy Tatgenhorst
citizens at Larqe
Joan Manges
Duncan Mathewson
Monroe Boaters Association
steve Cobb
Will Adams
Condominium Associations
Gene Kibbe
Bernard Kan
* The first member listed for each group is the
primary, and the second listed serves as an alternate.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Board granted approval of an application for a variance
to the Flood Hazard Ordinance submitted by the Florida Keys Land
& Sea Trust, for a 10' x 12' replica of an outdoor cookhouse as
an educational accessory to the Adderly House, which is on the
National Register of Historic Places. This project is supported
by a matching grant from the State of Florida Department of
Historical Resources.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Board granted approval to renew Master Property
Policies with Royal Insurance Company and Florida Windstorm
Underwriting Association at a combined annual premium of
$334,645.00.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Clayton E. McDaniel.
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RESOLUTION NO. 106-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late "Miss" Sarah Ann Bethel.
RESOLUTION NO. 107-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Honorable M. Ignatius Lester, retired circuit Court
Judge.
RESOLUTION NO. 108-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Reich's
reappointment of William R. Cullen to the Marine and Port
Advisory Committee.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Freeman's
reappointment of A. D. Tinkham to the Marine & Port Advisory
Committee.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board reviewed monthly financial documents prepared by
the Office of Management and Budget and reviewed budget trends
for the next fiscal year.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement for Small Quantity Hazardous Waste Assessment,
Notification and Verification between Monroe County and the
Monroe County Public Health Unit, an agency of the State of
Florida.
Board adopted the following Resolution urging the 1997
Legislature to create a dedicated funding source for statewide
beach management and supporting House Bill 103.
RESOLUTION NO. 109-1997
See Res. Book No. 133, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of the appointments to the Older
American Advisory Board
Older American Advisorv Board
Chairperson - Vacant
Vice' Chair - Jean Paulson, Big pine Key
Secretary - Nellie Pantaleo, Key West
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Board. Members:
Lillian Krom, Big Pine Key
Vera Burrell, Big Pine Key
Jean Paulson, Big pine Key
Charles Kamper, Key West
Nellie Pantaleo, Key West
Henry Hughes, Key West
Homer Cook, Marathon
Henry Bikofsky, Marathon
Rita Morabito, Marathon
Ken White, Marathon
Arthur D. Hunt, Marathon
Jeanne Burnette, Tavernier
Eva steinka, Key Largo
Cleo Hunt, Key Largo
Ex-officio Commissioner - Rotating
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
concerning the authority of the County Administrator; granting
the County Administrator the authority to approve the per event
sale of alcoholic beverages on County property if the applicant
meets various conditions; determining that no discretionary
authority of the Board of County Commissioners is delegated if
the County Administrator executes contracts on Monroe County's
behalf under certain circumstances and authorizing him to do so;
providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all
ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing for an
effective date.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY , PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Care Center for
Mental Health, in the amount of $2,600.00; Leslie Morgan, in the
amount of $700.00; A. Louis O'Connor, in.the amount of $500.00;
Guillermo Marcovici, M.D., in the amount of $4,050.00; David
Nathanson, in the amount of $800.00.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY'S, Crimella & Hamilton, P.A.,
in the amount of $3,297.50; Margaret T. Mills, in the amount of
$322.50; Stephen Isherwood, in the amount of $2,846.59; Karen J.
Kennedy, in the amount of $1,980.00; Finley & Reif, in the amount
of $450.00; Candida Cobb, in the amount of $350.00; Albert L.
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Kelly, in the amount of $710.00; Manuel Garcia, in the amount of
$12,266.25; Charles Everett, in the amount of $1,530.00; Larry
Erskine, in the amount of $350.00; Charles M. Milligan, in the
amount of $901.50; IRS Levy for C. Milligan, in the amount of
$5,376.00; Mattson & Tobin, in the amount of $1,313.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, stacy Turner, in the amount of $70.85;
Nancy Rossell, in the amount of $204.59; Louis J. Spallone,
Clerk, in the amount of $3,000.00; Boulevard Travel, in the
amount of $912.00; Hibiscus Motel, in the amount of $170.25;
Bonnie fowler, in the amount of $38.40; Fleta Sellers, in the
amount of $20.35; State of Florida, in the amount of $116.10.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY'S - CONFLICT, Angel Ruiz, in
the amount of $772.50.
EXTRADITION, Richard Roth, Sheriff of Monroe County, in
the amount of $1,648.65.
COURT INTERPRETERS, Gilbert D. Mora, in the amount of
$90.00; JR Alayon Forte, in the amount of $750.00; Grace
Kruslick, in the amount of $25.00; Rejean Clement, in the amount
of $70.00; Jose Mendez, in the amount of $480.00; Sophia Todd, in
the amount of $25.00; Henry Arroy, in the amount of $25.00;
Diecilia Brignolle, in the amount of $25.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the
amount of $70.00; Lou Havaran, in the amount of $785.00; Mayda
Maloney, in the amount of $280.00; Beata K. Sharpe, in the amount
of $60.00; William Waddell, in the amount of $300.00; AT & T
Language Line, in the amount of $50.00; Thomas Lindsay, in the
amount of $25.00.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Florida Keys Reporting, in the
amount of $819.75; Emily Harris Parsons, in the amount of
$140.00; Vicky Lynn Doty, in the amount of $470.00; Associated
Court Reporters, in the amount of $1,224.90; Corrine Wade, in the
amount of $79.30; Amy Landry, in the amount of $97.50; MUdrick,
Witt, Levy & Consol, in the amount of $50.00.
REGULAR WITNESS FEES, witness Payroll, in the amount of
$140.00
TRAVEL EXPENSES, witness Travel, in the amount of
$4,756.25
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #279815-281424, in the
amount of $11,396,830.89
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COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301/304), #893-#896, in the
amount of $335,113.04
B9ard approved the County Commission Meeting Minutes of
January, 16, 1997.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance for
Public Hearing on May 20, 1997 in Key Largo, amending Section 6-
16(c), Monroe 'County Code, by the adoption of the latest revision
of ASCE (American Society of civil Engineers) Standard #7; which
dictates the use of a peak wind speed (in 3 second gusts) of 150
mph. Providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all
ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code; and providing for an effective date.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance for
Public Hearing on May 20, 1997 in Key Largo, amending Section 6-
16.1(11) "Chemical Toilet" by establishing the criteria that
defines an "Approved Toilet". Providing for severability;
providing for the repeal of all ordinances inconsistent herewith;
providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code; and
providing for an effective date.
Board granted approval to advertise an'Ordinance for
Public Hearing on April 16, 1997, repealing Sections 2-280
through 2-286, Monroe County Code; terminating the Fine Arts
Council; providing for severability; providing for the repeal of
all ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing for an
effective date.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Public' Works Director, Dent Pierce, addressed the Board
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution
of the janitorial services contract for Jackson Square between
Monroe County and Island Angles, Inc., in the amount of $70,800.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. pierce addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Mayor Freeman granting
approval and authorizing execution of the renewal agreement
between Monroe County and Jayne's Cleaning Service, Inc., for
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restroom janitorial/opening/lock-up service at Ann's Beach in the
amount of $12,000 per year.
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Mayor Freeman granting approval for Pirates in Paradise to sell
beer and wine and to charge the following admission fees:
$3.00/adults and $1.00/students at the 5th Annual Pirates in
Paradise Festival to be held at the Marathon Community Park
(Schwartz Property) from May 1-6, 1997, pending approval of a
Public Assembly Permit from the Planning Department) per the
following staff recommendation:
1) Letter of Coordination with all local law
enforcement officials, Fire Marshall, Emergency
Management;
2) Copy of state alcohol permit;
3) Public Assembly permit, which has been submitted
to the Planning Department;
4) Original Hold Harmless Agreement ; (received)
5) Original certificate of Insurance for $1 million
dollars general liability listing Monroe County as
additional insured;
6) Clean up plan submitted prior to the event;
and subject to conditions of the Grant (from the Florida
Communities Trust) being met. Motion carried unanimously.
County Administrator, James Roberts and Mr. pierce
addressed the Board concerning the establishment of policies,
procedures and rate structures for Monroe County meeting room
facilities. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to continue the matter until the next
Board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
County Engineer, Dave Koppel, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman accepting the Report on the development of
County Parks entitled Status Report - Monroe County Park
Development. dated March 1997, Prepared by: D. Peacock,
Engineering Department. Motion carried unanimously.
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Mayor Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of PSO #96/97-5, for URS
Greiner, Inc., to perform an Air Service Market Study for the
Marathon Airport; and setting a 365 day completion period.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
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Solid Waste Director, Clark Lake, discussed a letter to
the editor concerning solid waste issues.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, discussed
the status of environmental projects at the Key West
International Airport.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning road abandonment
of a portion of Hall's Lane a/k/a 17th Court, Key Vaca, Marathon.
Marvin Rappaport and Bill Smith addressed the Board. The Board
deferred action on the item for a few moments.
A Public Hearing was held concerning an Ordinance
amending the building code by adopting SBCCI Standard SSTD 12-94
("Test Standard for determining impact resistance from windstorm
debris; and by including (as an acceptable alternative for impact
testing, any hurricane shutter design approved by the "Product
Control Section of the Dade County Building Code Compliance
Office") and providing that certain modifications be made to our
present Hurricane Shutter Ordinance; Providing for severability;
Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith;
Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances; and providing an effective date. Frank Storms and
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 008-1997
See Ord. Book No. 42 which is incorporated herein by reference.
The continuation of the Public Hearing to renounce and
disclaim any right of the County and the pUblic in and to a
portion of Hall's Lane a/k/a 17th Court, Hall SUbdivision, Key
Vaca. County Attorney, James T. Hendrick addressed the Board.
Bill Smith indicated he had no objection. . Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner London to adopt
the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 110-1997
See Res. Book No. 133 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held on an Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 062-1996 by changing the area included in the
Safety Harbor Boating Restricted Area to also include the near
shore waters adjacent to the Toll Gate Shores SUbdivision, Lower
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Matecumbe; Providing for severability; Providing for the repeal
of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and
providing an effective date. H. T. Pontin, County Attorney,
James T. Hendrick and Marine Projects Coordinator, Kim McGee
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by commissioner London to adopt the following Ordinance.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 009-1997
See Ord. Book No. 42 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The Board discussed the situation concerning the
Marathon Aviation community regarding the FBO at the Marathon
Airport. County. Attorney, James T. Hendrick; Thea Ramsey, Marv
Shindler and community Services Director, Peter Horton, addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey directing the County Attorney to prepare
to litigate the case of Marathon Air Services vs. Monroe county,
case no. 94-10180-CA-03 on May 12, 1997 and to continue to
conform to.the requirements of the Settlement Agreement. During
discussion, Commissioner Harvey withdrew her second and
Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion. Thea Ramsey addressed
the Board. Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
community Services Director, Peter Horton, Peter Jones
DBA Nolan Enterprises; and County Engineer, Dave Koppel,
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman granting approval to award to
the second lowest bidder and approval of the Resolutions and
contracts between Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing &
Assistance for the projects known as Vaca Cut No Wake and Windley
Key Channel Markers. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 111-1997
RESOLUTION NO. 112-1997
See Res. Book No. 133 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Horton discussed with the Board a request from the
Disabled American Veterans Post Chapter 122 of Marathon to extend
the existing lease for their facilities on the Marathon Airport.
Wade Free, representing the Disabled American Veteran's of Monroe
County and Bettye Vail, addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Reich to send
the request to the FAA for their review and concurrence or
denial. After discussion, the motion was withdrawn. This matter
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was then referred to Staff.
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DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Shirley Freeman, Commissioner Jack
London, Commissioner Al French and Chairman Keith Douglass.
Absent was Commissioner Hal Halenza.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval and authorizing execution
of a Contract between the Board of Governors of the Lower and
Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District, Monroe County and Pride,
I,nc., for the refurbishment of Tanker 32 in the amount of
$42,685.23. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner
Halenza not present.
There being no further business, the meeting of the
Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and
Ambulance District adjourned.
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all
Commissioners present.
LAND AUTHORITY (SITTING AS COUNTY COMMISSION)
Executive Director of the Land Authority, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution concerning
the sale of real property to the Florida Keys Electric
Cooperative Association, Inc. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 113-1997
See Res. Book No. 133 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Rosch, George Neugent, and Attorney Nicholas W.
Hulick, Esq., representing the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative
Association addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Freeman and seconded by Commissioner London granting approval and
authorizing execution of an Agreement for Sale and Purchase of
Lands between the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association,
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Inc., and Monroe County to purchase an acreage parcel in Marathon
(RE#103340); and an Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Lands
between Monroe County and the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative
Association, Inc., to sell an acreage parcel on Crawl Key (Pat
and Kelly's Marina) (RE#9954). Roll call vote was unanimous.
George Neugent, and Tom Wright, President of the Parks
and Recreation Board addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
directing the County Administrator to prepare a Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) for a Marine & Park Planning Consultant.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Dave Whitney, Executive Director of the Pigeon Key
Foundation, made a presentation to the Board regarding Pigeon
Key. Lynn Mapes, addressed the Board.
SOUNDING BOARD
Dr. Landmeier presented to the Board a brief
description of the proposed draft of the Monroe County
Comprehensive Offshore Rescue Program. Mr. Landmeier also
introduced members of the MCCORP.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Douglass updated the Board on the Strategic
P~anning meeting held on February 26, 1997. Julia Trevarthen of
the South Florida Regional Planning Council addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Mayor Douglass and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman directing the County Administrator to recommend to the
Board, an amount to be allocated in the 1997-98 budget, which may
be used to conduct a Strategic Planning Initiative in other areas
of the county. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Douglass Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Mayor Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman authorizing the expenditure of up to $5,000
in the Fiscal Year 1996-97 budget to continue working with the
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South Florida Regional Planning Council to continue the visioning
process for Lower Matecumbe Key. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Douglass Yes
Motion carried.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
commissioner Reich to adopt the following Resolution consenting
to the assignment of all County Leases with the Florida Keys
Youth Club, Inc., to the Boys and Girls Club of the Keys Area,
Inc., if the two non-profit corporations merge, and contingent
upon county review. Public Works Director, Dent Pierce,
addressed the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 114-1997
See Res. Book No. 133 which is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS
Court Administrator, Theresa Westerfield; County
Attorney, James T. Hendrick; Cdunty Administrator, James Roberts;
and Public Works Director, Dent Pierce, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval to enter into a Business
Lease Agreement with Justo Maquiera, contingent upon review by
the County Administrator and the Public Works Director, for 1500
square feet of office space to free up existing Guardian Ad Litem
office space for six new court personnel. Motion carried
unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Major/Defense Test Manager, Tom Kennedy and Public
Relations Director, Janet Tucker of Eglin Air Force Base made a
presentation to the Board concerning the recent scoping meetings
on the Ballistic'Missile Defense. Motion was made by Mayor
Douglass and seconded by commissioner London approving travel for
all Commissioners or their designees to travel to Eglin Air Force
Base on April 10, 1997 with the appropriate notice to be
published pursuant to Florida Sunshine Law. Motion carried
unanimously. The following individuals addressed the Board:
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Phil Frank, Barbara Ehrenreich, Tina Henize, Lanie Davie, and
Dave Musselman.
COHHISSIONERS' ITEMS
The Board discussed Ballistic Missile Testing issues.
Motion was made by Mayor Douglass and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman authorizing the Mayor draft a letter to Representatives
Connie Mack, Peter Deutsch and Senator Graham to request their
assistance to petition the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization
to fully explore SR71 aircraft launch capability. Motion carried
unani~ously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director, Dent Pierce discussed with the
Board policy establishment to determine appropriate contractual
use of existing and future concession stands located throughout
the County for all County parks and beaches as indicated in the
document entitled TO THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS - SUMMARY: COUNTY OWNED CONCESSION STANDS. Mr.
pierce indicated he would bring a recommendation back to the
Board.
Mr. pierce and County Engineer, Dave Koppel addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval and authorizing execution
of Change Order #2 between Monroe County and J. A. LaRocco
Enterprises, Inc. to Friendship Park with no change in completion
date and eliminating the sod in the amount of $3850. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. pierce addressed the Board concerning the
authorized use of local option fuel taxes. Motion was made by
commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Reich
authorizing Mr. Pierce send a letter concerning the gas tax.
Motion carried unanimously.
County Administrator, James Roberts discussed with the
Board the broadcast of the Legislative Session on Channel 16.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The continuation of a Public Hearing was held on a
proposed amendment to the Land Use District (zoning) map for
applicant, Vivienne K. Schleu, for the Galleon Bay Corporation,
requesting a land use change from Improved Subdivision (IS) to
Commercial Fishing Village (CFV) for property known as Tract A of
the Amended Plat of Dolphin Harbour Subdivision on No Name Key.
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Commissioner London advised the Board that he would have to
recuse himself from consideration due of the appeal due to
previous communications with the applicant. Planning Director,
Timothy McGarry discussed the item with the Board.
The Board received Public input with the following
individuals addressing the Board: Linda Douville, Hallett
Douville, Jeanette Gato, R.D. Barber, Carol C. Barber, Attorney
Richard Grosso, representing Mick & Alicia Putney, Frank Atwell,
Lenore C. Bagley-Lohr, Mick Putney, Alicia Roemmele-Putney, Vicky
L. Andrews, Paul W. Andrews, Laura Lee Daniels Brand, H.T.
pontin, Eugene Shinkevich, Bob Schneider. The Clerk read into the
record a statement from Dr. Jason Brouilletta. Attorney Jim
Mattson, representing Petitioner Vivienne K. Schleu, raised an
objection to commissioner London's recusal. County Attorney,
James T. Hendrick, addressed the Board. The Chair overruled Mr.
Mattson's objection. Mr. Grosso rebutted Mr. Mattson's comments.
After Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Freeman and seconded by Mayor Douglass to adopt the following
Resolution denyinq the request filed by Vivienne K. Schleu, on
behalf of Galleon Bay Corporation, to amend the Land Use District
(zoning) maps from Improved Subdivision (IS) to Commercial
Fishing Village (CFV) for property legally described as Tract A
of the Amended Plat of Dolphin Harbor Subdivision, section 18,
Township 66 South, Range 30 East, Tallahassee Meridian, No Name
Key, Monroe County, Florida, and having the Real Estate
Identification Number 00319490-004500. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Douglass Yes
Motion carried, with Commissioner London not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 115-1997
See Res. Book No. 133 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Planning Director, Timothy McGarry, informed the Board
that the Planning Department was requesting a continuance of the
proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Map and Land Use
District (zoning) Map for the Planning Department requesting a
future land use change from Residential High (RH) to Mixed
Use/Commercial (MU/C) and a zoning change from Urban Residential
Mobile Home (URM) to Suburban Commercial (SC) for properties
described as Lida Subdivision, First Addition, Block 3, Lot 44
and Block 4, Lots 42 & 43, Marathon, Florida at approximately
mile marker 51.5. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner London to postpone the Public Hearing to
the June 18, 1997 Board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
REVISION
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A Public Hearing was held concerning a proposed
amendment to the Future Land Use Map and the Land Use District
(zoning) Map for applicant/property owner Carolyn Voit requesting
a future land use change from Residential Low (RL) to Mixed
Use/Commercial (MU/C) and a zoning change from Suburban
Residential (SR) to Commercial (SC) for property described as a
portion of Sombrero Properties, Boot Key parcels 10 and lOA,
located at approximately mile marker 49 on Boot Key Harbor.
Planning Director, Timothy McGarry, Bill Lyons, Ronald Shapiro,
and Donald Craig, representing Carolyn Voit addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner London to adopt the following Resolution
transmitting a proposed Future Land Use Map Amendment requested
by Carolyn voit to amend the Future Land Use Map from Residential
Low (RL) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) for property located at
mile marker 49 and further described as a portion of Sombrero
Properties, bordering on Boot Key Harbor, Section 10, Township 66
South, Range 32 East, Vaca Key, Monroe County, Florida, with Real
Estate Identification Number 0355430-000. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 116-1997
See Res. Book No. 133 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner London to adopt the following Ordinance approving
the request filed by Carolyn Voit to amend the Official Land Use
District (zoning) Map from Suburban Residential (SR) to Suburban
Commercial (SC) for property located at mile marker 49 and
further described as a portion of Sombrero Properties, Boot Key
Parcels 10 and lOA, bordering on Boot Key Harbor, section 10,
Township 66 South, Range 32 East, Vaca Key, Monroe County,
Florida, with Real Estate Identification Number 0355430-000.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 010-1997
See Ord. Book No. 42 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held transmitting a proposed
Future Land Use Map Amendment requested by the Monroe County
Planning Department to the Florida Department of Community
Affairs for review and comment that changes the future land use
designation from Residential Medium (RM) to Residential High (RH)
for properties legally described as Lots 1-14, Key Colony
Subdivision #1; all of Lots 3-12, 19-42, Key Colony Subdivision
#2, All of Lots 7-11, Block 2; Lot 3, Block 4; all of Lots 1-6,
Block 5; all of Lots 1-3, Block 6, Key Colony Subdivision #4,
section 6, Township 66 South, Range 33 East, Tallahassee
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Meridian, Key Vaca, Monroe County, Florida, mile marker 53.5.
The Real Estate Identification Numbers are: 0333670 through
00333800; 00334070 through 00334160; 00334230 through 00334460;
00335070 through 00335170; 00335200 through 00335230; 00335260;
00335300 through 00335380. Planning Director, Timothy McGarry,
addressed the Board. There was no public input. Motion was made
by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner London to
adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 117-1997
See Res. Book No. 133 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner London to adopt the following Ordinance approvinq
the request filed by the Monroe County Planning Department to
amend the Official Land Use Maps to change the zoning from
Improved Subdivision (IS) to Improved SUbdivision-Duplex (IS-D)
for property described as Lots 1-14, Key Colony Subdivision #1;
All of Lots 3-12, 19-42, Key Colony Subdivision #2; All of Lots
7-11, Block 2; All of Lots 1-6 and 9-12, Block 3, Lot 3, Block 4;
All of Lots 1-6, Block 5; All of Lots 1-3, Block 6, Key Colony
Subdivision #4, Section 6, Township 66 South, Range 33 East,
Tallahassee Meridian, Key Vaca, Monroe County, Florida, mile
marker 53.5. The Real Estate Identification Numbers are:
00333670 through 00333800; 00334070 through 00334160; 00334230
through 00334460; 00335070 through 00335170; 00335200 through
00335230; 00335260; 00335300 through 00335380. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 011-1997
See Ord. Book No. 42 which is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman, updated the
Board on FEMA issues and FEMA's letter dated February 25, 1997.
Bettye Chaplin and Joanie Nelson addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Harvey
directing Mr. Herman to respond to FEMA's letter to be signed by
the Mayor. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Herman updated the Board on docks and discussed an
Intergovernmental Agreement between the Florida Department of
community Affairs and Monroe county to set interim standards for
marine/terrestrial access in Monroe County. H. T. pontin
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman granting approval and
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authorizing execution of the Agreement. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
Mr. Herman discussed the 2010 Comprehensive Plan that
will go before the Governor and Cabinet in Mayor June, 1997; the
status of the 18 Mile Stretch; the Stormwater Master Plan and
commitments from the South Florida Water Management District in
the amount of $500,000 between now to 10/97, $500,000 from 10/97
to 9/30/98 and $125,000 from the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection.
Mr. Herman discussed a letter dated March 13, 1997, to
Governor La~on Chiles and the Cabinet from James F. Murley,
Secretary of the Department of Community Affairs, regarding the
Annual Status Report for the Florida Keys Area of critical State
Concern (ACSC). Planning Director, Timothy McGarry, County
Administrator, James Roberts addressed the Board and Bettye
Chaplin addressed the Board. The Board directed Mr. McGarry to
respond to March 13, 1997 letter.
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, also discussed the
March 13, 1997, letter to Governor Lawton Chiles and the Cabinet
from James F. Murley, Secretary of the Department of Community
Affairs; the Ocean Cay (casino boat); Key Largo/Holiday Harbor;
Lobster Walk; Plaza Associates; and the Harris Property Act Claim
(Wollards-Drossel) matters.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Mayor Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution in support
of the public policy contributions of Florida Keys Chambers of
Commerce; Reaffirming the policy of encouraging such
contributions; Requiring that no actions be taken by Monroe
County employees or officials inconsistent with that policy or
with the Constitutions of Florida and the united States of
America; and incorporating the substantive provisions of this
Resolution into the Code of Ethics. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 118-1997
See Res. Book No. 133 which is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board discussed the removal of "exotic invasive
vegetation" in Monroe County and direction of Staff to request
funding from the state for assistance in the removal of same.
Solid Waste Director, Clark Lake and Pat McNeese of the Florida
Keys Invasive Exotics Task Force addressed the Board. No
official action was taken.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator, James Roberts updated the Board
on the Compensation and Classifications study to be performed by
Coopers & Lybrand.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
county Attorney, James T. Hendrick, discussed the
Legislative Bill concerning Incorporation of Islamorada. After a
lengthy Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner London
and seconded by Commissioner Reich authorizing Mr. Hendrick to
prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature expressing the Board's
concerns about the incorporation and requesting the deletion of
subsection (C), on page 24; expressing reservation on overriding
provisions in section (7) and (8), on page 25; and deleting
section (2), on page 26. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Mr. Hendrick discussed the Florida Association of
Counties position on Article V funding. Motion was made by
Commissioner -London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
support the State legislation to provide adequate state funding
of Article V mandates including funding for witness fees, court
reporting, deposition costs, small court facility needs and
conflict appointed counsel; and further, directing the County
Administrator and the County Attorney to work with the Florida
Association of Counties and Florida Association of County
Attorneys concerning the pending Islamorada incorporation
legislation. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Mr. Hendrick discussed the Post, Buckley; Avis; Florida
Keys Taxi; Marquette; and Baptists matters.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage
Clerk to the Board of county
commissioners of Monroe County
Dou c. ~
Deputy Clerk