06/18/1997 Regular
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, June 18, 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 Wilhelmina Harvey, Jack London, Mary Kay Reich
and Mayor Keith Douglass. Absent was Commissioner Shirley
Freeman. 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.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval of Additions, Corrections,
and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval to remove surplus items from
inventory and dispose of same and advertise for bids. Said
schedule of surplus items is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to purchase one new heavy duty
brush chipper from W.E. Johnson Equipment Company with optional
hydraulic lift cylinder and auto feed system in the total amount
of $26,365.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Amendment between Monroe County and Barnes' Alarm
Systems, Inc., to renew the Contract Agreement for Alarm System
Annual Certification, Maintenance and Monitoring; and to add
Central Station Monitoring for the Harvey Government Center
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located at Historic Truman School (additional $180.00 per year).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and AKH Water Management,
Inc., for operation and maintenance of the Marathon Government
Center Sewage Treatment Plant in the amount of $5,916.00 per
year.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Ecosystematics, Inc.,
for operation and maintenance of the Plantation Key Government
Complex Sewage Treatment Plant, in the amount of $5,092.08.
(Adjusted 4.3% for CPI).
Board granted approval to rescind the existing Lease
Agreement between Monroe County and Luis Vega, who resides on one
side of the duplex located on the Marr Property effective June
15, 1997, and authorized the Mayor to execute a new Lease
Agreement with a Deputy Sheriff appointed by Sheriff Rick Roth to
lease same.
Board granted approval of a request from the Marathon
Chamber of Commerce for use of Sombrero Beach on July 4, 1997,
from 8:00 a.m. - midnight and July 5, 1997, from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00
p.m. for the annual 4th of July celebration to include the sale
and consumption of beer; also to allow Chamber of Commerce to
provide clean up in lieu of customary clean up fee and including
the following Staff recommendation:
1. Original hold harmless agreement signed and
notarized; and
2. certificate of Insurance with $1,000,000 general
aggregate and liquor liability, listing Monroe
County and additional insured; and
3. Copy of fireworks permit from Fire Marshall's
Office; and
4. Copy of State of Florida Liquor Licenses; and
5. Clean-Up plan for the removal of debris after the
event submitted for approval to the Public
Facilities Maintenance Department Director seven
(7) days prior to the event; and
6. Public Assembly Permit obtained from the Monroe
County Planning Department; and
7. obtaining permits which may be required from the
Department of Health for serving of food and the
Monroe County Building Department for temporary
structures.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order No. 2 between Monroe County and Pavex Corporation to
Little Torch Key Roads II reducing the contract amount by $805.
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Board granted approval of a License Agreement with
Fountain Engineering, Inc., for the storage of equipment and
material at the Marr Property in Key Largo.
Board granted approval of Monroe County and Marquette
Electronics, Inc., Litigation Settlement Agreement and Release,
Case No. 96-10122-CIV-HIGHSMITH.
Board granted approval to close the Monroe County
Branch Libraries on Saturday, July 5, 1997.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Preliminary Letter Contract between Monroe County and the South
Florida Employment and Training Consortium for intake and liaison
service for the 1998 program year (7/1/97 - 6/30/98), Contract
#2A-PY'96-42-00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Justo Maqueira, for
rental of office space at 3127 Riviera Drive, Key West for
JTPA/Career Opportunity Center.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Hangers On, Inc., for a
four bay hangar structure at the Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Purchase Service Order No. 96/97-9 between Monroe County and URS
Greiner, Inc., for the new Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting
Facility Building at the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County and the
Florida Department of Transportation to purchase operation and
maintenance equipment for the Key West International Airport,
Contract No. AE 685.
Board granted approval of Award of Bid to Tilden
Billiter for a snack bar, restaurant and lounge in the Marathon
Airport Terminal.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Purchase Service Order No. 96/97-10 between Monroe County and URS
Greiner, Inc., to provide plans and specifications for
rehabilitation of the commercial apron at the Key West
International Airport.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Purchase Service Order No. 96/97-8 between Monroe County and URS
Greiner, Inc., for engineering services for design and
construction of parking lots at the Key West International
Airport.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and ASAP Marine
Contractors, for the project known as Whale Harbor Boating
Restricted. This amendment will allow the final payment to be
made without having it presented to the BOCC for approval.
Board adopted the following Resolution for the filing
of a Grant Application between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection-Boating Improvement Fund
and directing the execution of same by the proper County
Authorities for the payment of 8 flights for Staff to gather
information for the Channel Marking Master Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 172-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment to Agreements between Monroe County and Spirit Towing &
Assistance, for the projects known as Vaca Cut Boating Restricted
Area and Windley Key Channel Markers. This amendment will allow
final payment to be made without having it presented to the BOCC
for approval.
Board adopted the following Resolution for the filing
of a Grant Application between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection-Boating Improvement Fund
and directing the execution of same by the proper County
Authorities for the installation of seven aids to navigation and
the removal of all old existing aids in Upper Matecumbe West
Channel.
RESOLUTION NO. 173-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution for the filing
of a Grant Application between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection-Boating Improvement Fund
and directing the execution of same by the proper County
Authorities for the installation of nine aids to navigation in
Bonefish Bay, Marathon and the Contract Agreement with ASAP
Marine Contractors.
RESOLUTION NO. 174-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution for the filing
of a Grant Application between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection-Boating Improvement Fund
and directing the execution of same by the proper County
Authorities for the creation of a Boating Restricted Area which
includes the installation of four pilings and thirty-four
regulatory signs in Snake Creek, Islamorada and the Contract
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Agreement with ASAP Marine Contractors.
RESOLUTION NO. 175-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Arnold's Towing,
for the removal of Derelict Vessels-1997 for Zone I, Key West to
Grassy Key.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
1997-98 Home Care for the Elderly Grant/Contract HC-972 between
Monroe County and the Alliance for Aging, Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
continuation Grant/Contract for 1997-98 for Community Care for
Disabled Adults Program between Monroe County and the State of
Florida Department of Children and Families.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment #3 to Contract KG-651E between Monroe County and the
Alliance for Aging, Inc., for advance/cost reimbursement.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
1997-98 Memorandum of Agreement for the Home Care for the Elderly
Subsidy Payment Spending Authority between Monroe County and the
Alliance for Aging, Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
SFY 1997-98 Memorandum of Agreement for the Medicaid Waiver
Program Spending Authority between Monroe County and the Alliance
for Aging, Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
1997-98 Community Care for the Elderly Grant/Contract KG-751E,
between Monroe County and the Alliance for Aging, Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
1997-98 Alzheimer's Disease Initiative Grant and Contract #KG-797
between Monroe County and the Alliance for Aging, Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Hurricane Evacuation Transportation Agreement - Nursing Home
between Monroe County and Golden Leaf Management Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Hurricane Evacuation Transportation Agreement - Hospital between
Monroe County and Fishermen's Hospital.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Hurricane Evacuation Transportation Agreement - Hospital between
Monroe County and Lower Florida Keys Health System.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Subgrant Agreement between Monroe County and the National Council
on the Aging,Inc./SCSEP Program, Subgrant #0-6134-7-00-81-55-12,
Program Year 1997/98, July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
3Com Express Service Agreement to provide overnight replacement
of faulty hardware as well as all software upgrades as they
become available.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Schedule Item 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 176-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Schedule Item 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 177-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 3)
RESOLUTION NO. 178-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 179-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 564-1996. (Schedule Item 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 180-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 565-1996. (Schedule Item 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 181-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution amending
Resolution No. 566-1996. (Schedule Item 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 182 -1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 567-1996. (Schedule Item 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 183-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 442-1996. (Schedule Item 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 184 -1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Schedule Item 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 185-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Schedule Item 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 186-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 187-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 188-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 189-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 190-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 191-1997
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See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 192-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Schedule Item 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 193-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 194-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Schedule Item 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 195-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Schedule Item 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 196-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 197-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 198-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 199-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 25).
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RESOLUTION NO. 200-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 201-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 202-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Schedule Item 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 203-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Schedule Item 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 204-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 205-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Schedule Item 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 206-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Schedule Item 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 207-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 208-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 209-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Schedule Item 35).
RESOLUTION NO. 210-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Schedule Item 36).
RESOLUTION NO. 211-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 37).
RESOLUTION NO. 212-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (Schedule Item 38).
RESOLUTION NO. 213-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Acordia National, the
County's Third Party Administrator for the Group Benefits
Program.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Keys Physician
Hospital Alliance, the County's utilization Review and Case
Management Administrator. Keys Physician Hospital Alliance also
provides the County with an employer-provider network.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
submission of the Small County Solid Waste Grant Application to
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for FY 98.
RESOLUTION NO. 214-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
submission of the 5th year Litter Control & Prevention Grant
Application to the Department of Environmental Protection for FY
98.
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RESOLUTION NO. 215-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
submission of the 10th year Waste Tire Grant Application to the
Department of Environmental Protection for FY 98.
RESOLUTION NO. 216-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
submission of the 10th year Recycling & Education Grant
Application to the Department of Environmental Protection for FY
98.
RESOLUTION NO. 217-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of a request from the Court
Administrator to submit an application to the U.S. Department of
Justice - Bureau of Justice Assistance for a Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant Program.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
execution of a Mortgage Modification Agreement and Mortgage
Assumption to the Monroe County Rental Rehabilitation Mortgage on
the property known as Sea Crest of Marathon, 204 91st Street,
Ocean, Marathon, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 218-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Board granted approval of the Order for Determination
of Beneficial Use promulgated by the Vested Rights Hearing
Officer in the case of Coconut Grove Bank, as trustee for Stuart
Marr and Harley Davidson, for the construction of one single
family home on each of lots 1, 2 & 3, Block lA, Sunset Bay
SUbdivision, Grassy Key, Monroe County, Florida. * This item is
reconsidered later in the meeting and approved with revisions.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of the following items from the
Law Enforcement Trust Fund in the amount of $32,500:
$5,000
For the continued support of the PACE
Center for girls.
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$1,000
To fund a Salvation Army Day camp.
$ 500
To fund the American Soccer Organization
summer camp.
$1,000
To fund the Florida Keys critical
Incident Stress Debriefing Team.
$10,000
To help fund a paid full time Scout
executive of the Boys Scouts of America
in Monroe County.
$5,000
$10,000
To help fund the AGAPE program.
To be appropriated for special training
needs.
MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Board adopted the following Resolution requesting the
set-aside of SHIP Program Funds in compliance with local and
state regulations as required for Homeownership Project/Specific
as an approved affordable housing project by the Florida Housing
Finance Agency.
RESOLUTION NO. 219-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Transfer of SHIP Funds from the Homeowner Loan Guarantee and
Repurchase Strategy to the Homeownership Strategy provided for in
the approved Local Housing Assistance Plan Amendment Number One.
RESOLUTION NO. 220-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing
Amendment One to Monroe County's State Housing Initiative
Partnership (SHIP) Local Housing Assistance Plan for Fiscal Year
1995-96, 1996-97 and 1997-98.
RESOLUTION NO. 221-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of after-the-fact and future
travel to Miami on May 2, 1997 to meet with Broward and Dade
County Mayors to discuss items of mutual concern.
Board adopted the following Resolution accepting the
land located at 98600 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Monroe County,
Florida from the State of Florida, Department of Transportation;
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setting forth the public purpose for which the land shall be
used; setting forth that the building located on said land shall
be leased to the Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corp. naming the
building; and officially recognizing the fact the building was
built and paid for by the Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
and its supporters.
RESOLUTION NO. 222-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the Late Roosevelt Sands, Sr.
RESOLUTION NO. 223-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the Late Judd Polk Grizzle, Jr.
RESOLUTION NO. 224-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Capt. Richard T. Steadman.
RESOLUTION NO. 225-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Vincent M. Drost.
RESOLUTION NO. 226-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved rescission of Board action of March 19,
1997 approving an Agreement for Verification between Monroe
County and the Monroe County Public Health Unit, and granted
approval and authorized execution of an Amended Agreement.
Board granted approval of the recommendations of the
Nominee Qualifications Review Committee to appoint Candee
Palustre, Mark Szurek, Ph.D. and Sharon Siburn to the Health and
Human Services Board.
Board reviewed monthly financial documents as prepared
by the Office of Management and Budget and reviewed the budget
trends for the next fiscal year.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
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Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY , PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Care Center for
Mental Health, in the amount of $2,700.00; Leslie Morgan, in the
amount of $350.00; Guillermo Marcovici, M.D., in the amount of
$2,700.00; Pamela A. Strother, in the amount of $350.00; A. Louis
O'Connor, in the amount of $250.00; Thomas Hibberd, in the amount
of $350.00.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY'S - CONFLICT, Crimella &
Hamilton, in the amount of $3,360.00; Candida Cobb, in the amount
of $1,148.00; Cunningham, Albritton, Miller, Crimella & Hamilton,
in the amount of $1,482.50; Gregory Davila, in the amount of
$2,585.00; Manuel Garcia, in the amount of $2,500.00; Jason
Smith, in the amount of $2,850.00; Robert Goldman, in the amount
of $255.00; Ben Harrison, in the amount of $421.82; Maria
Betancourt, in the amount of $10,264.87; Michelle Cates, in the
amount of $412.50; Larry Erskine, in the amount of $1,022.85;
Margaret Tobin Mills, in the amount of $1.036.50; Margaret Broz,
in the amount of $1,332.62; Diane McGuire, in the amount of
$2,659.35; Carl Palomino, in the amount of $1,760.00; Thornton
McDaniel, in the amount of $1,000.00; Peary Fowler, in the amount
of $1,106.50.
TRAVEL EXPENSES, witness Travel, in the amount of $6,235.99.
COURT REPORTERS, Associated Court Reporters, in the amount
of $2,043.10; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $1,033.25;
Vicki Lynn Doty, in the amount of $525.75; Amy Landry, in the
amount of $241.25; Edemee Prats, in the amount of $300.00; Jones
Reporting, in the amount of $118.00; Urban Court Reporting, in
the amount of $386.75; Joe Troiano, Inc., in the amount of
$33.60.
REGULAR WITNESS FEES, witness Payroll, in the amount of
$625.00.
EXPERT WITNESS, A. Lamar Miller, in the amount of $225.00.
EXTRADITION, Richard Roth, in the amount of $9,508.55.
COURT INTERPRETERS, J.R. Alayon Forte, in the amount of
$475.00; Jose Menendez, in the amount of $295.00; Mario Baldatti,
in the amount of $515.00; Claudia Hancock, in the amount of
$175.00; Myda Maloney, in the amount of $225.00; Friederike
"Ricki" Fisher, in the amount of $105.00; Estrella Garcia, in the
amount of $335.00; Joseph P. Ferran, in the amount of $510.00;
Peter Fischer, in the amount of $35.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the
amount of $25.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Louis Spallone, in the amount of
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$3,000.00; state of Florida, in the amount of $215.80; Hibiscus
Hotel, in the $342.00; Elizabeth Simunck, in the amount of
$416.10; Islander Hotel, in the amount of $71.00; John Simunck,
in the amount of $479.50; Theresa Adams, in the amount of $33.00;
Roger Skipper, in the amount of $265.78; Sarah Gilnaugh, in the
amount of $381.96; Upper Keys Transportation, in the amount of
$225.00; Andrew Lippi, in the amount of $112.50; Margaret Tobin
Mills, in the amount of $157.50; Dan Byrd, in the amount of
$206.66; Mark C. Mabry & Assoc., in the amount of $145.00; Santa
Maria Hotel, in the amount of $178.00; Leslie Booth, in the
amount of $6.00; Buck Justice $39.00; George F. McLaughlin, in
the amount of $73.15; John McKinney, in the amount of $75.68.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrant:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #284884-287104, in the
amount of $11,173,906.20
Board approved the County Commission Meeting Minutes of
April 16 and 17, 1997.
Board approved correction of Board action of May 20,
1997 authorizing contract negotiations with the audit firm of
Kemp & Greene, CPA to conduct the County audit for Fiscal Years
ending September 30, 1997, 1998 and 1999 to provide for an option
of an additional one subsequent fiscal year.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving the
Monroe County Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 227-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to
consider an Ordinance amending Section 6-56, Monroe County Code,
Specialty Contractors, Number 23, Painting And Decorating
Specialty Contractor, Providing for inclusion in the specialty of
applying textured finishes to interior ceilings.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to
consider an Ordinance amending Section 6-59, Monroe County Code,
in order to require technical testing for the following specialty
contractors: steel reinforcing and iron, glazing, gunnite and
sand blasting, sign electrician, fire alarm, and low voltage.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to
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consider an Ordinance amending section 6-56, Monroe County Code,
defining demolition, allowing contractors to remove or demolish
those elements which they are licensed to install, terminating
the specialty classification "Demolition Contractor," providing
for those licensed as of May 1, 1997, as a Demolition Specialty
Contractor to continue to be licensed.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to
consider an Ordinance revising section 6-62, Monroe County Code,
in order to clarify that an applicant for reciprocity must have
been tested for the county or municipality under the license for
which he is seeking reciprocity.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to
consider an Ordinance imposing an additional $15.00 in cases
where a person, after August 1, 1997, is found guilty of any
misdemeanor or where the unlawful use of drugs or alcohol is
involved; Providing that for each $15.00 collected, $14.00 will
go to local substance abuse treatment programs and $1.00 to the
Clerk of the Court as a service charge.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to
consider an Ordinance establishing certain speed limits on County
Road C905 and County Road C905A (Card Sound Road), the speeds
ranging 30 MPH to 55 MPH.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Duck Key
Security District, to increase the contract cap by $537.72 for
additional services provided.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval of a Mutual Release and Covenant
Not to Sue in Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation &
Tourist v. TDC of Monroe County, Florida.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
E.C. Webb, President of Asbestos certified Technicians,
Inc., addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
London and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting approval of
Staff recommendation to reject all bids and set aside funds in
each of the following years budgets to have quarterly monitoring
of buildings to insure safety of occupants and abate materials in
small areas by trained abatement teams as needed. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Public Works Director, Dent pierce and County Clerk,
Danny L. Kolhage, addressed the Board. After Board discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich authorizing the negotiation of a lease for
office space for the County Attorney and execution of same in an
amount not to exceed $55,000 per year. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Douglass Yes
Motion carried.
Community services Director, Peter Horton and Growth
Management Director, Bob Herman, addressed the Board. After
Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner London and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval of potential
land acquisition at the Marathon Airport and the authority to
seek appraisals. Motion carried unanimously.
Office of Management & Budget Director, John Carter
addressed the Board. After Board discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting
approval to purchase two (2) view tech video communication
packages for the Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman
School, covered under State contract. Motion carried
unanimously.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to reconsider Agenda item J-6 concerning the
approval of the Order for Determination of Beneficial Use
promulgated by the Vested Rights Hearing Officer in the case of
Coconut Grove Bank, as trustee for Stuart Marr and Harley
Davidson, for the construction of one single family home on each
of lots 1, 2 & 3, Block lA, Sunset Bay SUbdivision, Grassy Key,
Monroe County, Florida. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator, James Roberts and Social Services
Director, Louis LaTorre discussed the "Award For Excellence in
Program Innovation and Service Delivery" to Bayshore Manor.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Mr. Roberts discussed the approval to award bid to the
Care Center of Key West to implement the County's Employee
Assistance Program. Human Resources Director, Mary Greenwood and
Dr. David Rice addressed the Board. After Board discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Mayor
Douglass granting approval of the implementation of an Employee
Assistance Program. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Douglass Yes
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning the adoption of an
Ordinance amending section 2-1(b), Monroe County Code in order to
eliminate the $100,000 minimum construction project cost
requirement before the County Administrator may approve Change
Orders of less than $25,000 without County Commission approval;
Providing that the County Administrator may waive construction
project liquidated damages up to $25,000 and extend a
construction project's substantial completion date without County
commission approval; Authorizing the County Administrator to
approve reimbursement for moving expenses of newly hired
department heads and division directors not to exceed $5,000;
Providing for severability; Providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date.
There was no public input. Construction Manager, William Bibo;
County Administrator, James Roberts and County Attorney, James T.
Hendrick, addressed the Board. After Board discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Douglass Yes
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 022-1997
See Ord. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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A Public Hearing was held concerning the adoption of an
Ordinance amending section 6-31(b), Monroe county Code, in order
to exempt Satellite Television Antennas and Microwave Receiving
Antennas, not in excess of eighteen inches in diameter, from the
requirement to obtain a building permit prior to installation;
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. Bob Schneider, Growth Management Director, Bob
Herman; Jose Gonzalez, and County Attorney, James T. Hendrick
addressed the Board. After Board discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt
the following Ordinance, as amended, so that the antennas are not
in excess of thirty inches in diameter and provided that the
antenna is attached to a residential or commercial building or
placed at ground level. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 023-1997
See Ord. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance creating a boating restricted area (slow speed/minimum
wake zone) for the Boot Key Harbor and sister Creek Area in
Marathon; Providing for definitions; Providing that Monroe County
agrees to hold the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
harmless from any liability incurred from the negligent posting
of boating restricted markers; Providing for penalties for
violations; Providing for exemptions; 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. Paul Sweeney and
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissoner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 024-1997
See Ord. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Captain Tommy Clarke made a presentation to the Board
regarding the Monroe County Offshore Rescue Program.
Commissioner London excused himself from the meeting.
Motion was made by commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval, in concept, of a
Partnership Agreement among Emergency Response Agencies located
in Monroe County, Florida, for the improvement of Offshore
Emergency Response. Motion carried unanimously, with
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commissioner London not present.
Commissioner London returned to the meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
County Administrator, James Roberts addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner London to postpone the request to negotiate a fixed
fee for additional architectural services, and to waive the
policies and procedures for construction at The Harvey Government
Center at Historic Truman School. Motion carried unanimously.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste Director, Clark Lake updated the Board on
Monroe County's Recycling Program and expenses incurred. Mr.
Lake discussed the yard waste pilot program and the conducting
Public Service Announcements on Monroe County's Channel 16
concerning Solid Waste Programs afforded to the citizens of
Monroe County.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman updated the
Board on receipt of a biological opinion from the United States
Fish & Wildlife Service on endangered species in the Florida Keys
with the concurrence of FEMA.
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DISTRICT 11
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 Commissioners Art French, Jack London, Ray
Lazano and Chairman Keith Douglass. Absent was Commissioner
Shirley Freeman.
Motion was made by Commissioner French and seconded by
Commissioner London granting approval and authorizing execution
of a Contract between the Board of Governors of the Lower and
Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District and Pride, Inc., for the
refurbishment of Engine 40 assigned to Marathon Volunteer Fire
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Department in the amount of $42,361.46. Motion carried
unanimously.
Public safety Director, Reggie Paros, addressed the
Board. After Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
London and seconded by Commissioner French to approve the
following items:
Basic Service Agreement between the Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District and Big Coppitt Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc., to provide fire rescue services in Monroe
County and reimburse the Department for same.
Basic Service Agreement between the Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District and Layton Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc., to provide fire rescue services in Monroe
County and reimburse the Department for same.
Basic Service Agreement between the Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District and Conch Key Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc., to provide fire rescue services in Monroe
County and reimburse the Department for same.
Basic Service Agreement between the Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District and Sugar loaf Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc., to provide fire rescue services in Monroe
County and reimburse the Department for same.
Basic Service Agreement between the Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance oistrict and Marathon Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc., to provide fire rescue services in Monroe
County and reimburse the Department for same.
Basic Service Agreement between the Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District and Islamorada Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc., to provide fire rescue services in Monroe
County and reimburse the Department for same.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Lazano granting approval and authorizing execution
of a Contract with Mel Riff Enterprises for the purchase and
setup of a mobile home to be used as EMS crew quarters in
Islamorada, at a total cost of $33,993. Motion carried
unanimously.
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.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, Peter Horton and Extension
Services Director Doug Gregory introduced to the Board new
Cooperative Extension Service 4-H and Family Nutrition Agents -
Bryant L. Diersing and Billie Jeanne McGuire, M.S., R.D.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner London to release from the Human Service
Organization funding $25,000 for the American Red Cross Greater
Miami & The Keys; and approval of Agreement contingent upon
consolidation of previous Agreements. Motion carried
unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Bill Brent, Deputy Director of the Miami-Dade Water and
Sewer Department made a presentation to the Board on the
possibility of Dade County providing wastewater treatment
services to Monroe County. After Board discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner London
directing Staff to work with Miami-Dade Water and Sewer
Department to look for possible alternatives to the multi-million
dollar treatment plant in Marathon. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator, James Roberts discussed with the
Board concerning a strategy to pursue a toll on the 18 Mile
Stretch. Charles Brooks addressed the Board. No official action
was taken.
commissioner Reich excused herself from the meeting.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner London to postpone for one (1) month, Agenda item 0-
6 concerning the approval of the contract for misdemeanant
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offender superV1S1on services provided by the Salvation Army.
Motion carried unanimously, with commissioner Reich not present.
Commissioner Reich returned to the meeting.
DIVISION
OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
County Administrator, James Roberts; Executive Director
of the Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc., Dave Whitney; and Monroe
County Risk Manager, Donna J. Perez addressed the Board
concerning a request from Pigeon Key for a modified insurance
waiver. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval, per Staff recommendation,
of a temporary insurance waiver request for the Pigeon Key
Foundation with the agreed upon terms. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Douglass Yes
Motion carried.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick discussed the
Whispering Pines; Sunshine Key, Plaza Associates; Lobster Walk;
Wollards; and the Shaddick cases.
Mr. Hendrick also discussed the Burnham ROGO denial
appeal application and the Manuel E. Garcia court award of
attorneys fees case of over $21,000 that was reversed down to a
more reasonable fee.
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman; Environmental
Administrator with the Monroe County Health Department, Jack
Teague; and Monroe County Housing Authority Director, Roger
Braun, addressed the Board concerning funding to replace illegal
cesspits in Monroe County. The following individuals also
addressed the Board: Charles Frow, Eugene Shinkevich,
representing the Florida Keys citizens Coalition; Debra Harrison,
representing the World wildlife Fund; Betty Vail, Jack Wedge,
David Munn, Andy TObin, Esq., Dagny Johnson, representing the
Upper Keys Citizen's Association; Charles Brooks and Capt. Pops
Petrick. The Board took no official action.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Attorney Gene stearns, citizens for Village Government
made a presentation to the Board to discuss the need for the
Monroe County budget to separately identify all taxes and fees it
imposes for county-wide services, and all taxes and fees it
imposes to provide municipal services to the unincorporated
areas. County Attorney, James T. Hendrick and county Clerk Danny
L. Kolhage addressed the Board. The Board took no official
action.
MISCELLANEOUS
Edward Busch made a presentation to the Board to
discuss the proposed pool at Marathon Yacht Club. Nancy Graham,
representing the American Red Cross and Mary M. Hughes, addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Reich to postpone the item until a decision can
be made by the Yacht Club regarding the American Red Cross'
request. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Attorney Wayne Smith, of the Law firm of Morgan &
Brookes; County Attorney, James T. Hendrick; and Community
Services Director, Peter Horton, addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner London
granting approval of the purchase of Marathon Air Services,
Inc.'s FBOs as indicated in the Preliminary Settlement Agreement
dated December 10, 1996. Roll call vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Board held a Public Hearing on a proposed amendment
to the Future Land Use Map and the Land Use oistrict (Zoning) Map
for applicant/property owner David Ethridge requesting a future
land use change from Industrial (I) to Residential High (RH) and
a zoning change from Maritime Industries (MI) to Urban
Residential (UR) for property described as Part of Government Lot
2, Section 9, located at 2111 Overseas Highway, at approximately
mile marker 48 on Vaca Key, Marathon. Peter Rosasco, Agent for
the property owner/applicant; attorney Frank Greenman,
representing Diane Van Beuren owner of Marathon Boat Yard, Inc.;
Planning Director, Timothy McGarry, and Diane Van Beuren
addressed the Board. After Board discussion, motion was made by
Mayor London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the
following Resolution transmitting to the Florida Department of
Community Affairs for review and comment a request by David
Ethridge to change the Future Land Use Map of the Monroe County
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Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan from Industrial (I) to Residential
High (RH). Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Douglass Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 228-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve the following Ordinance adopting
an amendment to the Official Land Use District (Zoning) Map
requested by David Ethridge for a change from Maritime Industries
(MI) to Urban Residential (UR) for property described as part of
Government Lot 2, in Section 9, Township 66 South, Range 32 East,
Tallahassee Meridian, located at 2111 Overseas Highway, Marathon,
Vaca Key, Monroe County, Florida, mile marker 49. The Real
Estate Number is 00102520. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Douglass Yes
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 025-1997
See Ord. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed amendment to
the applicant/property owners George and Gay Neth requesting a
future land use change from Residential Medium (RM) to Mixed
Use/Commercial (MC) and a zoning change from Improved Subdivision
(IS) to Suburban Commercial (SC) for property described as Lots 1
and 2, Block 2 of Casa Blanca Subdivision, (known as Herbie's
Restaurant) located at approximately mile marker 50.4 on Vaca
Key, Marathon. Attorney Jim Mattson, representing the
applicant/property owners addressed the Board. After Board
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Mayor Douglass to adopt the following Resolution transmitting to
the Florida Department of Community Affairs for review and
comment a request by George and Gay Neth to change the Future
Land Use Map of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
from Residential Medium (RM) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MC). Roll
call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 229-1997
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See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner London to approve the following Ordinance adopting
an amendment to the Official Land Use (Zoning) Map requested by
George and Gay Neth for a change from Improved Subdivision (IS)
to Suburban Commercial (SC) for property located at 6350 Overseas
Highway and described as Lots 1 and 2, Block 2 of Casa Blanca
SUbdivision, Section 11, Township 66 South, Range 32 East,
Tallahassee Meridian, Vaca Key, Monroe County, Florida, Mile
Marker 50.4 The Real Estate Number is 336380. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 026-1997
See Ord. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed amendment to
the Future Land Use Map and the Land Use oistrict (Zoning) Map
for applicant/property owner Dodge Lake Enterprises, Inc.,
requesting a future land use change from Residential Medium (RM)
to Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) and a zoning change from Improved
Subdivision (IS) to Suburban Commercial (SC) for property
described as Part of Government Lot 1, Section 2, Government Lot
2, Part of Government Lot 3 and SW 1/4, North Marathon Shores,
located at approximately Mile Marker 51 on Vaca Key, Marathon.
The following individuals addressed the Board: County Attorney,
James T. Hendrick; attorney Frank Greenman, representing the
North Marathon Shores Association; Growth Management Director,
Bob Herman; attorney Nick MUlick, representing the
applicant/property owner; Planning Director, Timothy McGarry;
Assistant County Attorney Garth Coller and attorney Jim Mattson.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich to hear the matter without
a transcript of the Planning commission proceedings. After Board
discussion, commissioner Reich withdrew her motion. John Hunt,
Wm. H. Brady, Jr., Laura Scheimann, Arnie Steinmetz, Barbara
Wright and Charles Grey also addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner London and seconded by Mayor Douglass to
adopt the following Resolution denying the request filed by Dodge
Lake Enterprises for an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of
the Monroe county Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan from Residential
Medium (RM) to Mixed Use Commercial (MC) for property described
as Government Lot 1, Section 2, Government Lot 2, Part of
Government Lot 3 and SW 1/4, North Marathon Shores in Section 1,
Township 66 South, Range 32 East, Tallahassee Meridian, Vaca Key,
Monroe County, Florida, Mile Marker 51. The Real Estate Number
is 328510. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 230-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution denying the
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request filed by Dodge Lake Enterprises for an amendment to the
Official Land Use District (Zoning) Map Improved Subdivision (IS)
to Suburban Commercial (SC) for property described as Government
Lot 1, section 2, Government Lot 2, Part of Government Lot 3 and
SW 1/4, North Marathon Shores in section 1, Township 66 South,
Range 32 East, Tallahassee Meridian, Vaca Key, Monroe County,
Florida, Mile Marker 51. The Real Estate Number is 328510.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 231-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning a proposed
amendment to the Future Land Use Map and Official Land Use
District (Zoning) Map for applicant Barry Mankowitz for the
Florida Keys Medical Complex requesting a future land use change
from Residential High (RH) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) and a
zoning change from Urban Residential Mobile Home (URM) to
Suburban Commercial (SC) for properties described as Lida
Subdivision, Block 4, Lots 42 & 43 and Block 3, Lot 44 in Section
12, Township 66 South, Range 32 East at approximately Mile Marker
51.5 in Marathon, Florida. County Attorney, James T. Hendrick,
recused himself from the proceedings because of a conflict of
interest. The following individuals addressed the Board:
Planning Director, Timothy McGarry; attorney J. Allison DeFoor,
II representing the applicant, Katie Calvert, Bill Calvert, Chris
Mayer, Fran Hunter, Daniel H. Barron, Jim Mattson and Assistant
County Attorney Garth Coller. After Board discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner London
to approve the request of the rezoning and approve the Findings
of Fact and Conclusions of Law as set forth by the Planning
Commission by adopting the following Resolution and Ordinance:
A Resolution transmitting a proposed Future Land Use
Map Amendment requested by Barry Mankowitz for the Florida Keys
Medical Complex to amend the Future Land Use Map from Residential
High (RH) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MU/C) for property legally
described as Block 4, Lots 42 and 43; Block 3 Lot 44, Lida
Subdivision, First Addition, Marathon, Florida, in Section 12,
Township 66 South, Range 32 East and having the Real Estate
Numbers 00348600-000000 and 00349020-000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 232-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference
An Ordinance approving the request filed by Barry
Mankowitz for the Florida Keys Medical Complex to amend the Land
Use Maps (Zoning) from Urban Residential Mobile Home (URM) to
Suburban Commercial (SC) for property legally described as Block
4, Lots 42 and 43; Block 3, Lot 44, Lida SUbdivision, First
Addition, Marathon, Florida, in Section 12, Township 66 South,
Range 32 East and having the Real Estate Numbers 00348600-000000
and 00349020-000000.
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ORDINANCE NO. 027-1997
See Ord. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
The Board postponed Agenda item J-6 concerning the
approval of the Order for Determination of Beneficial Use
promulgated by the Vested Rights Hearing Officer in the case of
Coconut Grove Bank, as trustee for Stuart Marr and Harley
Davidson, for the construction of one single family home on each
of lots 1, 2 & 3, Block lA, Sunset Bay SUbdivision, Grassy Key,
Monroe County, Florida, until tomorrow June 19, 1997 at 9:00 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Board held the first of two Public Hearings
amending Sections 9.5-4, and 9.5-401 through 407 of the Monroe
County Code regarding the Regulation of Signs. The following
individuals addressed the Board: Lynn Bonrud, J. Allison DeFoor,
II, Randall Mearns, Mark Ulmer, David Musselman, Jerry polverino,
Alexis Collicchio, Robert Schneider, Richie Moretti. After
public input, motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to hold the second Public Hearing at the
August Board meeting in Key Largo at 5:00 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held to approve transmittal to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs proposed amendments to
the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan as follows:
Amendments to Policy 101.4.22 in order to clarify that uses
within the agricultural, educational, institutional, public
facilities, and pUblic buildings and grounds future land use
categories are intended to be incorporated into the existing
system of land use districts in the future land development
regulations; to provide for a maximum net density of 25 for
affordable housing in the Urban Residential (UR) Land Use
District; to clarify the meaning where there is an allocated
density but a maximum net density of "0"; and to delete erroneous
references to densities and intensities so as to reconcile the
density/intensity table with the uses actually allowed in each
Future Land Use category. Amendments to policies 101.18.1 and
101.18.2 are also proposed to remove the time limit for
Beneficial Use Applications. There was no public input.
Planning Director, Timothy McGarry, addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner
Reich to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 233 -1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning a Budget Amendment
to the Supplement to General Fund, #002. Linda Yorde, addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 234-1997
See Res. Book No. 134 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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
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