11/12/1997 Regular
Revision
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, November 12, 1997 *
Key Largo, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe county Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m., on the above date, at the
Key Largo Library. 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; 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.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
commissioner Harvey nominated Commissioner London to
serve as Chairman of the Board and Mayor of Monroe County for the
ensuing year. There being no further nominations, motion was
made by Mayor Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
close nominations. Motion carried unanimously. Accordingly,
Commissioner London was elected by acclimation to serve as
Chairman of the Board and Mayor of Monroe County for 1997-1998.
Commissioner Freeman nominated Commissioner Harvey as
Mayor Pro tern for the ensuing year. There being no further
nominations, motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to close nominations. Motion carried
unanimously. Commissioner Harvey was elected by acclimation to
serve as Mayor Pro Tern for 1997-1998.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolutions:
Board adopted the following Resolution designating
Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern for 1997-1998.
RESOLUTION NO. 399-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning
authorization to sign all warrants, legal documents and any other
necessary papers and documents.
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RESOLUTION NO. 400-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
commissioner Douglass recognized Judy Green, of the
Division of Family Services.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
The following awards were presented by Commissioner
Douglass and commissioner Harvey.
Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for the
month of October, 1997, was made to Donna Bosold, Community
Services Division, Key Largo Library.
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation designating the
week of December 13-20, 1997 as Child Care Week in Monroe County.
Proclamation was presented in commemoration of our past
and present veterans and military personnel in our community who
have insured the freedom that we enjoy today.
Proclamation was presented declaring December 13-20,
1997 as Child Care Week in Monroe County.
Proclamation was presented in support of Boater
Education and Safety and recognition of the late Eric Wolfe.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey, granting approval of Additions, Corrections,
and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Property Appraiser Ervin Higgs addressed the Board
concerning a budget amendment for his Fiscal Year 1997/98 budget.
Mr. Higgs advised the Board that it was necessary to take care of
some items that could not be paid in the previous fiscal year but
would be covered by excess fees generated by his office. Motion
was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to approve the budget amendment for the Property
Appraisers Office for fiscal year 1997/98 in the amount of
$25,051.00. Motion carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
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Commissioner Douglass to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval for Florida Keys Renaissance
Faire, Inc., to sell beer and wine and to charge the following
admission fees: $7.00/adults, $6.00/seniors, and $5.00/students,
at the 14th annual Renaissance Faire to be held at Sombrero Beach
on January 14-21, 1998, pending approval from the Planning
Department.
Board granted approval for Marathon Business &
Professional Womens Club to close and utilize Sombrero Boulevard,
Copa D'Oro, Santa Barbara, Ocotillo Lane and Saguaro Lane on
January 18, 1998, from 8:55 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for their Fourth
Annual "New Years Resolution 5K Run.
Board granted approval for the National MUltiple
Sclerosis Society to utilize Card Sound Road and Bridge to hold
their "12th Annual MS 150 Break Away to Key Largo" bike tour on
April 25 & 26, 1998.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Residential Lease for Law Enforcement Officer between Monroe
County and Deputy Kelvin Cruz to reside in a modular home in
Bernstein Park, for an amount of rent and utilities totaling
$400.00 per month.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Amendment between Monroe County and Garcia Cleaning
Service, deleting service to the first floor of the Harvey
Government Center at Historic Truman School, reducing the total
contract amount from $1,200.00 per month to $867.60 per month.
($250.00 per month for the Nutrition site and $617.60 per month
for the main building).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Dion oil Company for
delivery of diesel fuel and unleaded gasoline for one additional
year.
Board granted approval to purchase and replace vehicles
from the joint Florida Sheriff's and Association of Counties
Contract. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to purchase from federal
contractor (Kelly Tractor) one new tractor loader backhoe with
four and one loader bucket, in the total amount of $49,983.00.
Board granted approval to purchase two heavy duty nine
foot platform trucks from state contractor Maroone Chevrolet, in
the total amount of $47,188.00 ($23,594.00 per unit).
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Board granted approval to purchase from Florida state
contractor (New Holland) three new low profile multi purpose
wheel tractors with options, in the total amount of $45,588.00
($15,196.00 per unit).
Board adopted the following Resolution endorsing the
submission of a Grant Application to the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection to fund removal of invasive exotics on
selected Monroe County properties.
RESOLUTION NO. 401-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to purchase a John Deere 244H
loader at last year's bid price and $2,000.00 below the General
Services Administration contract price.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and G.A. Food
Service for the County Nutrition Program for one additional year.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and G.A. Food
Service for Bayshore Manor for one additional year.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
an HCBS/Medicaid Waiver Referral Agreement between Monroe County
and Staff Builders Home Health Care Services for the County in
home services.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving an
allocation in the amount of $10,450.00 from the Boating
Improvement Fund for the emergency removal of DV03A2472 and
DV03A2448, located in the Marathon area AND granted approval and
authorized execution of a contract agreement between Monroe
County and Homestead Marine Services for the emergency removal of
DV03A2472 and DV03A2448.
RESOLUTION NO. 402-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and Homestead Marine Services for
the removal of derelict vessels for 1997/98.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an
allocation from the Boating Improvement Fund, in the amount of
$7,360.00, for the emergency removal of DV03A1800, DV03A2228 and
DV03A2451 AND granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Arnold's Towing in
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the amount of $7,360.00 for the removal of said derelict vessels.
RESOLUTION NO. 403-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to allow a sky diving event on
December 13 and 14, 1997, at the Marathon Airport.
Board granted Award of Bid to Ace Building Maintenance
for contract janitorial services at Key West International
Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Federal Express for
rental space 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 fund the purchase of a
new ARFF vehicle, and to construct a new ARFF building.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and the Federal Aviation
Administration for Runway-End Identification Lights 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 fund cargo building and
terminal building improvements at the Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval of Republic Parking System
budget revision for the period of November 1, 1996 through
October 31, 1997.
Board Granted Approval for the Mayor to sign a State of
Florida certificate of Title transferring title of a 1989 Reliant
to USAA Insurance Company. County Vehicle Identification
No. 1001-342.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
certificates of Acceptance for the FY 98 Anti-Drug Abuse Grant
Award and Sub Contracts with the implementing agencies including
Program Administration, Helpline's Teenline Crisis Intervention
and Referral Hotline, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Keys Area
"Targeted Outreach", Florida Keys Outreach Coalition "Sunshine
House", The Heron Residential Program, and the Sheriff
Department's Inmate Intervention/Residential Program.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item No.1).
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RESOLUTION NO. 404-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item No.2).
RESOLUTION NO. 405-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item No.3).
RESOLUTION NO. 406-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item No.4).
RESOLUTION NO. 407-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item No.5).
RESOLUTION NO. 408-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item No.6).
RESOLUTION NO. 409-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to rescind
Resolution No. 377-1997 (Sch. Item No.7).
RESOLUTION NO. 410-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item No.8).
RESOLUTION NO. 411-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item No.9).
RESOLUTION NO. 412-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 413-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 414-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 415-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 416-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 355-1997 (Sch. Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 417-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Sch. Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 418-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to rescind
Resolution No. 389-1997 (Sch. Item No. 16).
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RESOLUTION NO. 419-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 420-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to rescind
Resolution No. 391-1997 (Sch. Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 421-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Sch. Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 422-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 383-1997 (Sch. Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 423-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to spend $2,000.00 in Parks and
Recreation Impact Fees for the installation of three park and
park rules signs.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement for Emergency Medical and Fire Protection Services
between Monroe County and Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department
concerning emergency medical and fire rescue services in
Municipal Services Taxing District 7.
Board granted approval of an increase in Bayshore Manor
Residential and Respite Program Rates, effective January 1, 1998.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Verbal Add-On 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 424-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal Add-On 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 425-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal Add-On 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 426-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Verbal Add-On 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 427-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal Add-On 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 428-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the fOllowing Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal Add-On 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 429-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal Add-On 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 430-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal Add-On 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 431-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal Ad-On 9).
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RESOLUTION NO. 432-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal Add-On 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 433-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Verbal Add-On 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 434-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal Add-On 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 435-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Verbal Add-On 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 436-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal Add-On 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 437-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal Add-On 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 438-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal Add-On 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 439-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal Add-On 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 440-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to rescind
Resolution No. 392-1997 (Verbal Add-On 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 441-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Verbal Add-On 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 442-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal Add-On 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 443-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval, after the fact, of expenditures
made by the Recycling Programs and Education section in excess of
the previously approved contract with R.W. Beck.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Turnkey Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Naval Air
station Key West covering the Naval Air station Key West Open
House/Air Show and Spanish American War on April 18-19, 1998, in
an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, with an additional $15,000.00
for the participation of either the Blue Angels or Thunderbirds
in this event, FY 98, DAC 1, Third Penny.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Red Barn Theatre
covering the Red Barn Theatre/Live Theatre on October 1997
through July 1998, in an amount not to exceed $15,400.00 FY 98,
Two Penny , allocated under the Cultural Umbrella.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Key West Literary
Seminar, Inc., covering Once Upon A Time: Children's Literature
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in the late 20th century on January 5-11, 1998, in an amount not
to exceed $15,400.00 FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the
Cultural Umbrella.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Keys
Discovery, Inc., covering Florida Keys Discovery Lectures on
January 10 through April 25, 1998, in an amount not to exceed
$2,820.00 FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural
Umbrella.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and San Pedro Women's
Guild, covering Art Under The Oaks on January 17, 1998, in an
amount not to exceed $5,500.00 FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under
the Cultural Umbrella.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Nicolay Enterprises
Key West Music Festival on May 29-31, 1998, in an amount not to
exceed $13,000.00 FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural
Umbrella.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Starfire Unlimited,
Inc., covering Women Fest Key West on September 7-13, 1998, in an
amount not to exceed $25,000.00 FY 98, Two Penny, allocated under
the Cultural Umbrella.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and The Friends of the
Islamorada Area state Park, covering Indian Key Festival on
October 3-4, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $22,440.00 FY 98,
Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Turn Key Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Premiere
Racing, Inc., covering Yachting Key West Race Week on January 17-
23, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 FY 98, DAC 1,
Third Penny.
Board granted approval of Florida Keys Fishing
Tournaments, Inc., operations manual revision (Fishing Umbrella).
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for
Proposal (RFP) for Destination and Turn Key events applications.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Exclusive Sports
Marketing, covering "Publix Family Fitness Weekend" on October 9-
11, 1998, or October 17-19, 1998, in an amount not to exceed
$30,000.00, FY 98, DAC III, Third Penny.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Islamorada All
Tackle Bonefish Tournament covering Islamorada All Tackle
Bonefish Tournament, October 12-17, 1998, in an amount not to
exceed $3,000.00, Two Penny, Fishing Umbrella.
Board granted approval of the final report from the
Cooperative Agreement between Monroe County, the strategic
Environmental Assessments Division of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and The Nature Conservancy to
conduct an Economic Impact/Visitor study.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Grant of Conservation Easement Agreement between Monroe County
and Barbara E. Osborn for Block 7, Lots 22 and 23, Anglers Park,
Key Largo, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 159 of the official
records of Monroe County.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Sec. 6-16{a) Monroe County Code, by an Ordinance
adopting the 1997 Standard Building Code with Appendix C as the
Code applicable in the unincorporated areas of Monroe County;
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.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Sec. 6-206, Monroe County Code, by an Ordinance adopting
the 1997 Standard Gas Code as the Code applicable in the
unincorporated areas of Monroe County; providing for
severability; providing for repeal of all ordinances inconsistent
herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County
Code; and providing an effective date.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Sec. 6-256, Monroe County Code, by an Ordinance adopting
the 1997 Standard Mechanical Code as the Code applicable in the
unincorporated areas of Monroe County; 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.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Sec. 6-27{a), Monroe County Code, by an Ordinance
adopting the 1997 Standard Plumbing Code as the Code applicable
in the unincorporated areas of Monroe County; 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.
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Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Sec. 6-16.1(9), Monroe County Code, by an Ordinance
adopting the 1997 Edition of the "Florida Accessibility Code for
Building Construction" as the Code applicable in the
unincorporated areas of Monroe County; 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.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Release of Lien Affordable Housing Deed Restriction and Notice of
Deferred Payment of Impact Fees between Monroe County and Cynthia
Bayer and Chester Tanner.
Board adopted the following Resolution granting the
designation of "Historical and Cultural Landmark" to 120 Tavern
Drive, in Tavernier, Florida. The property is described as Lots
33 and 34, Block A, Tavernier #2 Subdivision, section 34,
Township 62 South, Range 38 East. The Real Estate Identification
Number is 00555890-000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 444-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution granting the
designation of "Historical and Cultural Landmark" to 136 Tavern
Drive, in Tavernier, Florida. The property is described as Lot
29, Block A, Tavernier #2 Subdivision, section 34, Township 62
South, Range 38 East. The Real Estate Identification Number is
00555840-000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 445-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution granting the
designation of "Historical and Cultural Landmark" to 122 Lowe
Street, in Tavernier, Florida. The property is described as Lot
6, Part of Square 1, Tavernier Beach Subdivision, section 34,
Township 62 South, Range 38 East. The Real Estate Identification
Number is 00566160-000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 446-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution granting the
designation of "Historical and Cultural Landmark" to 181 Coconut
Row in Tavernier, Florida. The property is described as Lot 18,
Block 1, Tavernier Beach Subdivision, Section 34, Township 62
South, Range 38 East. The Real Estate Identification Number is
00566040-000000.
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RESOLUTION NO. 447-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution granting the
designation of "Historical and Cultural Landmark" to the
Wilkinson House at 159 Tavernier Trail, in Tavernier, Florida.
The property is described as Lots 32 and 33, Singleton's Addition
to Tavernier Cove, section 34, Township 62 South, Range 38 East.
The Real Estate Identification Number is 00506830-000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 448-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution granting the
designation of "Historical and Cultural Landmark" to the Lowe
House at 91770 Overseas Highway, in Tavernier, Florida. The
property is described as part of Lot 21 of the Absolom Albury
Plat and a part of the Northwesterly 97.97 feet of Tract A,
Burton's Addition to Tavernier, section 34, Township 62 South,
Range 38 East. The Real Estate Identification Number is
00479470-000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 449-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of the following transfers of
buildable lots to Monroe County by Warranty Deed. Pursuant to
Ordinance No. 016-1992, these documents have been filed by the
applicants receiving dwelling unit allocation awards for the
quarter ending on October 13, 1997.
Permit No.
Name on Warranty Deed
Leqal Descriotion
96-2-046
Roe, Ltd. Corp.
Lot 14, Blk 2,palm
Villa SUbdivision,
PB 1, Page 89.
96-3-046
Roe, Ltd. Corp.
Lot 3, Blk 33, Palm
Villa Subdivision,
PB 1, Page 89.
96-3-046
Roe, Ltd. Corp.
Lot 7, Blk 6, Palm
Villa SUbdivision,
PB 1, Page 89.
96-3-046
Roe, Ltd. Corp.
Lot 11, Blk 14, Palm
Villa Subdivision,
PB 1, Page 89.
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96-3-046
Roe, Ltd. Corp.
Lot 4, Blk 33, Palm
Villa Subdivision,
PB 1, Page 89.
96-3-046
Roe, Ltd. Corp.
Lot 12, Blk 14, Palm
Villa Subdivision,
PB1, Page 89.
96-3-046
Roe, Ltd. Corp.
Lot 11 & 23, Blk 25,
Palm Villa Subdiv.
PB 1, Page 89.
96-3-046
Roe, Ltd. Corp.
Lots 17 & 18, Blk 2,
Palm Villa Subdiv.
PB 1, Page 89.
97-3-1939
Jose/Alejandrina
Reboredo
Lot 12, Blk 5,
Kinercha SID,
PB 1, Page 74.
96-3-2909
Richard Allen
Wood, Jr.
Lot 3, Square 10,
Palma Sola
97-3-2387
Joseph Furlong
Lot 16, Blk 5,
Kinercha SID,
PB 1, Page 74.
97-3-2517
Jerry & Linda
Parker
Lot 2, Blk 2,
Rev.Plat Torch Key
PB 4, Page 40.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Stipulation Agreement between Monroe County and Florida
Department of Community Affairs, Charles G. McDonald and Charles
E. Allen (owners), Tom Ryan, Inc., the Department of
Environmental Protection and Monroe County concerning property
described as a part of Government Lot 1, section 15, Township 67
South, Range 27 East, Sugarloaf Key.
JUDICIAL SERVICES
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Grant-in-Aid Agreement for Court Reporting Services to the
sixteenth Judicial Circuit, between Monroe County and the Office
of the State Courts Administrator, on behalf of the sixteenth
Judicial Circuit (Grant Manager).
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MONROE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Health, Monroe County Health Department, for Health Department
services provided to the County.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the Late Lucien C. Proby, Jr.
RESOLUTION NO. 450-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the Late Berl Ralph Pinder.
RESOLUTION NO. 451-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Mayor London's reappointment
of Nancy Whitney to the Commission for the Status of Women. Term
expires November 1998.
Board granted approval of Mayor London's reappointment
of Thomas D. Wright to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Term expires January 1, 2001.
Board granted blanket approval for all travel of County
Commissioners associated with Boards and Committees to which the
individual commissioners are appointed.
Board granted authorization to call a special election
of five Village of Islamorada council members to be held on March
12, 1998, with runoff election, if necessary, to be held March
26,1998.
Board directed staff to work on finding a computer for
AARP, Chapter 1351.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board reviewed monthly financial documents prepared by
the Office of Management and Budget and reviewed the budget
trends for the next fiscal year.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Memorandum of Agreement between Monroe County, Department of the
Navy, The Florida state Historic Preservation Officer, and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation for the rehabilitation,
lease/transfer of the Historic Base Commissary (Building G-1) in
Key West.
Board granted approval for the County to submit an
Application for Obtaining Real Property for Historic Monument
Purposes to be submitted to the National Park Service, u.s.
Department of the Interior, under the Historic Surplus Property
Program, and for the appropriate County officials to sign the
documents.
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 $1,050.00; Leslie Morgan, in the
amount of $350.00; William Chambers, in the amount of $300.00;
Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, in the amount of $300.00;
Deborah A. Harrison, PhD., in the amount of $550.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, State of Florida, in the amount of $209.10;
Buccaneer Resort Hotel, in the amount of $89.00; Sharon HUdgins,
in the amount of $33.00; Don Shafer, in the amount of $23.70;
Hibiscus, in the amount of $227.59; steven Maeck, in the amount
of $35.50; Boulevard Travel, in the amount of $327.00; Kathy
Benjamin, in the amount of $73.45; Santa Maria, in the amount of
$79.00; certified Video Services, Inc., in the amount of $195.00;
Karen Cooper, in the amount of $25.41; George Dimsey, in the
amount of $94.22; Regency Travel, in the amount of $1,923.00;
Anthony Plyley, in the amount of $6.00; Russell Bryan, in the
amount of $35.00; Charles Scott Burdo, in the amount of $6.00.
COURT ORDERED ATTORNEY CONFLICT, Maria Bentancourt, in the
amount of $12,738.75; Albert Kelley, in the amount of $1,515.00;
Cunningham, Albritton, Miller, Crimmella & Hamilton, in the
amount of $4,687.50; Jason R. Smith, in the amount of $3,056.25;
Marci Rose, in the amount of $775.75; Stephen Isherwood, in the
amount of $10,743.75; Carl Palomino, in the amount of $450.00;
Neta Seiber, in the amount of $445.24; Manuel Garcia, in the
amount of $802.50; Margaret Tobin, in the amount of $266.25;
Mitchell Denker, in the amount of $8,812.50; Larry Erskine, in
the amount of $350.00; Charles Milligan, in the amount of
$1,845.00; Mark J. simms, in the amount of $399.66.
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COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Mary Low Cross, in the amount of
$52.50; Fowler & Fowler, in the amount of $375.00; Associated
Court Reporters of Monroe County, in the amount of $1,443.75;
Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $4,645.00; vicky Lynn
Doty, in the amount of $1,125.25; Amy Landry, in the amount of
$1,575.00; Richard Krone, in the amount of $1,736.00; Diane
Carole Court Reporting, in the amount of $251.81; King Reporting,
in the amount of $302.50; Susan L. Davis, in the amount of
$235.25; Nolen Martina Reporting, in the amount of $37.50.
COURT INTERPRETER, Jan Trawinski, in the amount of $85.00;
William Waddell, in the amount of $425.00; Sergio Alvarez, in the
amount of $75.00; Gilbert Mora, in the amount of $25.00; Grace
Krulasik, in the amount of $25.00; Yolanda Krauss, in the amount
of $25.00; Mary Waas, in the amount of $50.00; JR Alayon-Forti,
in the amount of $800.00; Jose Menendez, in the amount of
$480.00; Eva Spain, in the amount of $66.00; Caroline Scorza, in
the amount of $65.00; Shirley Rivira, in the amount of $210.00;
Mayda Maloney, in the amount of $90.00; AT&T Language Line, in
the amount of $60.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount of $25.00;
Jim Dolezal, in the amount of $25.00; Grislaine Mangrella, in the
amount of $65.00.
TRAVEL EXPENSES, witness Travel, in the amount of $7,379.41.
EXTRADITION, Richard D. Roth, Sheriff of Monroe County, in
the amount of $749.50.
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES-ALL, Expenses, in the amount of
$71.00
WITNESS FEES, Witness Payroll, in the amount of $470.00.
EXPERT WITNESS, David Burns Investigations, in the amount of
$537.50; Swope Reconstruction, in the amount of $672.50; Dennis
McGuire, in the amount of $483.00; Dr. Mambo, in the amount of
$250.00.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #293952-296545, in the amount of
$12,756,030.33
Board approved the County Commission Meeting Minutes of
September 4 and September 11, 1997.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
repealing Monroe County Code section 6-56(e), Concrete-Work
Engineering Contractor as this specialty is defined under Masonry
specialty Contractor, section 6-56(20); providing for
severability; providing for the repeal of all ordinances
inconsistent herewith; providing for the incorporation into the
Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective
date.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Section 6-56(12), Glazing Specialty Contractor by the
addition of wood window frame installations; 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.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 016-1997, in order to include Roofed
Sheathing in the adoption of the latest revision of ASCE,
Standard #7, Wind Engineering; 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.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Monroe County Code sections 6-90(5) and 6-90(6),
concerning appeals to the Contractors Examining Board; 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.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending section 6-59(II) Monroe County Code in order to require
testing of Drywall Specialty Contractors to correspond to new
state requirements and to clarify those specialties not required
to have a technical test; 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.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
satisfaction of Mortgage for Helen Jane Petersen, per County's
Fund 100, Elderly Homeowner Rehabilitation Program.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Canalis HOlding
Corporation, for twenty years for a ten foot strip of Second
Avenue, Mandalay Subdivision, Key Largo.
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Board confirmed Resolution No. 394-1997, concerning the
application of Mr. and Mrs. Burnham for a building permit
allocation under the Dwelling unit Allocation Ordinance, ROGO.
Board adopted the following Resolution urging the
Florida Public Service Commission to refrain from imposing an
additional area code and additional telephone dialing obstacles
on the citizens of Monroe County.
RESOLUTION NO. 452-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing was held to consider Administrative
Relief application filed by Mr. John Barichak for Lot 2, Block
13, Palma Sola Subdivision, Key Largo regarding Building Permit
No. 92-3-7792. Tomothy J. McGarry, Director of Planning and Mark
Rosch, Land Authority Director addressed the Board. Andrew
TObin, Attorney for Mr. Barichak, addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to return this matter to the Land Authority Advisory
Committee with a recommendation that they consider making an
offer of $15,000.00 upon presentation of receipts from the
applicant. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Douglass No
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor London No
Motion failed.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to make an offer of $12,000.00. During
discussion, motion was withdrawn. Motion was made by Mayor
London and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to refer this matter
to the Land Authority for further review and consideration.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. McGarry discussed the public hearings. After the
scheduled public hearings were announced, and there being no
public input, motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the following:
Board granted approval to adopt the following Ordinance
amending the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan as
follows: Amendments to Policy 101.4.21 in order to clarify that
uses within the agricultural, educational, institutional, public
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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. Policies 101.18.1 and 101.18.2 are
also amended to remove the time limit for beneficial use
applications.
ORDINANCE 039-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to adopt the following Ordinance
approving the request filed by David Ethridge for an amendment to
the Future Land Use Map of the Monroe County Year 2010
Comprehensive Plan from Industrial (I) to Residential High (RR)
for property described as part of Government Lot 2, section 9,
Township 66 South, Range 32 East, Tallahassee Meridian, located
at approximately 2111 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Vaca Key, mile
marker 48. The real estate identification number is 00102520.
ORDINANCE 040-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to adopt the following Ordinance
approving the request filed 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, Boot Key Parcels 10 and lOA,
bordering on Boot Key Harbor, section 10, Township 66 South,
Range 32 East, Vaca Key, with Real Estate Identification Number
0355430-000.
ORDINANCE 041-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to adopt the following Ordinance
approving the request filed by George and Gay Neth 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 lots 1 and 2, Block 2
of Casa Blanca Subdivision and including Florida Department of
Transportation Parcel #6011 which abuts the lots known as
Herbie's Restaurant, located at 6350 Overseas Highway, Marathon,
in section 11, Township 66 South, Range 32 East, Tallahassee
Meridian, Vaca Key, Mile Marker 50.4. The Real Estate Number is
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336380.
ORDINANCE 042-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to adopt the following Ordinance
approving the request filed by Niki Lesko, Loran Van Vleet, James
Fowler and Charles Fowler to amend the Future Land Use Map from
Residential Medium (RM) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MU/C) for Block
5, Lots 21, 22, 23, and 4, Straton Subdivision with Real Estate
Identification Numbers 00399720, 00399730, 00399740 and 00399570
and Denying the request to amend the Future Land Use Map from
Residential Medium (RM) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MU/C) for
property described as Block 5, SW 1/2 Lot 5, NW 2/3 Lot 7, of
Stratton Subdivision in section 28, Township 63 and Range 37, at
Mile Marker 82 in Islamorada, with the Real Estate Identification
Numbers 00399570 and 00399600-000100.
ORDINANCE 043-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to adopt the following Ordinance
approving the request filed by Richard Haight for an amendment to
the Future Land Use Map of the Monroe County Year 2010
Comprehensive Plan from Residential Low (RL) to Mixed Use
Commercial (MC) for property located at 88665 Overseas Highway
(formerly the Sabin Property) and described as Lot 7, Block 3 of
section 1, Key Heights Subdivision, section 7, Township 63 South,
Range 38 East, Tallahassee Meridian, Plantation Key, Mile Marker
88.5. The Real Estate Number is 00415940.
ORDINANCE 044-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to adopt the following Ordinance
approving a request filed by Monroe County Planning Department to
amend the Future Land Use Map from Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) to
Residential Medium (RM) for property described as Block 4, Lots
1-6 and Block 5, Lots 1-8 and 10, Harbor Shores Subdivision and
to Residential Low (RL) for property described as Block 5, Lot 9,
Harbor Shores Subdivision located at mile marker 99 in section
32, Township 61 South, Range 39 East, having Real Estate
Identification Numbers 00522000, 00522010, 00522020, 00522030,
00522040, 00522050, 00522060, 00522070, 00522080, 00522090,
00522100, 00522110, 00522120, 00522130, 00522140, 00522150.
ORDINANCE 045-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Revision
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Board granted approval to adopt the following Ordinance
approving the request filed by Jean Lopresti and Angela Reynolds
to amend the Future Land Use Map from Residential Low (RL) to
Residential Medium (RM) for property located at Mile Marker 99.5
and further described as Block 5, Lots 1 and 2, Block 14, Lots 1
and 2, Key Largo Ocean Shores Addition, Section 32, Township 61
South, Range 39 East, with Real Estate Identification Numbers
00498820, 00498830, 00500670, 00500680.
ORDINANCE 046-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to adopt the following Ordinance
approving the request filed by Christina Sutton, Emanuel Micelli,
Robert Petri, and John and Ethel Marsteller, Christina Sutton and
Amy Slate, agents, for an amendment to the Future Land Use Map
of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan from
Residential High (RH) to Mixed Use Commercial (MU/C) for
properties described as Part of Lot 1, and all of Lots 2 and 3,
Baywood SUbdivision, section 11, Township 61 South, Range 39
East, Tallahassee Meridian, Key Largo, Mile Marker 104. The Real
Estate Numbers are 00439590, 00439600, 00439600-000100, 00439610.
ORDINANCE 047-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held to consider the adoption of
an amendment to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) 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) for properties described as Lida Subdivision,
Block 4, Lots 42 and 43, Block 3, Lot 44 in section 12, Township
66 South, Range 32 East at approximately mile marker 51.5 in
Marathon, Florida. The Real Estate Identification Numbers are
00348600-000000 and 00349020-000000. Mr. McGarry addressed the
Board. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt
the following Ordinance approving the request filed by Barry
Mankowitz for the Florida Keys Medical Complex to amend the
Future Land Use Maps (FLUM) from Residential High to Mixed
Use/Commercial (MC) for property legally described as Block 4,
Lots 42 and 43; Block 3, Lot 44, Lida SUbdivision, First
Addition, Marathon, in section 12, Township 66 South, Range 32
East and having the Real Estate Identification Numbers 00348600-
000000, 00349020-000000. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
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commissioner Douglass
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Reich
Mayor London
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
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Motion failed.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an
amendment to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) requested by the
Planning Department to change the FLUM from Residential Medium
(RM) to Residential High (RR) for properties legally described as
Lots 1-13, Key Colony Subdivision #1; Lots 3-7, 9-12, 19, 23-42,
Key Colony Subdivision #2; Block 2, Lots 7-9, Block 3, Lots 2-6
and 9-11, Block 4, Lot 3, Block 5, Lots 1-6, Key Colony
Subdivision #4, in section 6, Township 66 South, Range 33 East,
Tallahassee Meridian, Key Vaca, at Mile Marker 53.5. There was
no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Douglass to adopt the following
Ordinance approving the request filed by the Monroe County
Planning Department to amend the Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive
Plan to change the future land use category from Residential
Medium (RM) to Residential High (RH) for property described as
Lots 1-13, Key Colony Subdivision #1; all of Lots 3-7, 9-12, 19,
23-42, Key Colony Subdivision #2; all of Lots 7-9, Block 2; all
of Lots 2-6 and 9-11, Block 3; Lot 3, Block 4; all of Lots 1-6,
Block 5, Key Colony Subdivision #4, section 6, Township 66 South,
Range 33 East, Tallahassee Meridian, Key Vaca, Mile Marker 53.5.
The Real Estate Identification Numbers are: 00333670 through
00333790, 00334070 through 00334110, 00334130 through 00334160,
00334230, 00334230-000100, 00334240, 00334270 through 00334340,
00334360 through 00334460, 00335070 through 00335100, 00335130,
00335140, 00335140-000100, 00335150, 00335160, 00335170,
00335200, 00225210, 00335220, 00335260, 00335300 through
00335350.
ORDINANCE 048-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance
amending section 6-20, Monroe County Code, concurring handicapped
accessibility in order to repeal the 1975 edition and adopt the
1994 edition of the Florida Accessibility Code. There was no
public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance
repealing section 6-20 of the Monroe County Code which adopted
the 1975 Handicapped Accessibility Chapter of the Florida
Statutes as the 1994 edition of the Florida Accessibility Code
was adopted in 1994; providing for severability; providing for
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the repeal of all ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and
providing an effective date.
ORDINANCE 049-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance
amending Ordinance Numbers 008-1988, 007-1991 and 020-1992
relating to the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District. Elaine
Gorman, representing the Upper Keys Trauma District, addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 008-1988, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 007-1991 and
020-1992, relating to the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District,
providing for termination of the Taxing Authority for the
District; providing for subsequent referendum for renewing the ad
valorem levy for the district; 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.
ORDINANCE 050-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held to consider a proposed "Idle
Speed/No Wake Zone" Ordinance for Community Harbor, Tavernier.
The following addressed the Board: David Teems, Lee Sebben, and
Juanita Green, representing the Harris Park Homeowners. Motion
was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance creating a Boating
Restricted Area (idle speed/no wake zone) for all of Community
Harbor; 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 repeal of all ordinances inconsistent herewith;
providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code; and
providing an effective date.
ORDINANCE 051-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BULK APPROVALS
David Koppel, Director of Engineering, addressed the
Board concerning a lease agreement with Robert Cangplosi to lease
Harry Harris Park Concession stand for three years. Mr.
cangplosi addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to approve a lease of
six months with provision for renewal for an additional two and
one half years subject to the inclusion of additional conditions
and provisions as required by the County. Motion carried
unanimously.
LAND AUTHORITY (SITTING AS COUNTY COMMISSION)
Mark Rosch, Land Authority Director, addressed the
Board concerning a contract to purchase unbuildable property from
the Land Authority that has been pre-acquired for a ROGO Grant.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution
of an Agreement for the Purchase of Lands between Monroe County
and the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority, in the
amount of $220,046.27. Motion carried unanimously.
Harry Knight, Monroe County Tax Collector, addressed
the Board concerning a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of
certain real property to the state of Florida. Motion was made
by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
adopt the following Resolution authorizing the conveyance of
certain real property to the Board of Trustees of the Internal
Improvement Trust Fund of the state of Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 453-1997
See Res. Book No. 136, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
MONROE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
Mr. Knight addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Mayor London to allow the
Tax Collector to assume responsibility for the process of
selecting the newspaper(s) to advertise the 1997 Delinquent Tax
Roll and declining the prerogative of the Board to handle the
process pursuant to Florida Law. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
commissioner Douglass
Commissioner Freeman
Not Present
Yes
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commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion failed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Mayor London indicating that the Board of County Commissioners
would seek bids and requesting the Tax Collector to analyze those
bids and make a recommendation to the Board. Roll call vote was
unanimous with Commissioner Douglass not present.
LAND AUTHORITY (SITTING AS COUNTY COMMISSION)
H. T. pontin addressed the Board concerning a
Resolution previously approved by the Board authorizing the
conveyances of certain real property to the state of Florida. No
official action was taken.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Bob Herman, Director of Growth Management and Ken
Williams of CH2MHILL, and Damon Anderson made a presentation to
the Board concerning the Wastewater Master Plan and a briefing on
incinerator and composting toilets. The following individuals
addressed the Board: Jack Wedge, representing the Big coppitt
Septic Action Committee, Paula Morrow and H. T. Pontin. No
official action was taken.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
commissioner Douglass discussed the update on the
progress of the Key Largo Economic Council. David Ritz,
representing the Key Largo Economic Council addressed the Board.
No official action was taken.
SOUNDING BOARD
Randy Jordan, President of D & J Industries, Inc.,
addressed the Board concerning what he considered to be
irregularities in certain County roofing projects. Dave Koppel
addressed the Board. The Board directed Mr. Koppel to give a
detailed report concerning this matter at the next regular Board
of County Commissioners Meeting.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Douglass addressed the Board concerning
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the Lower Matecumbe Key Visioning Initiative. Evangeline Suarez
of the South Florida Regional Planning Council was present and
recognized in the audience. Motion was made by Commissioner
Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to accept the Final
Report of the Lower Matecumbe Key Visioning Initiative with
appreciation and pledge to work together with Lower Matecumbe Key
citizens, organizations in government or private sector, in the
pursuit of these goals and objectives. Motion carried
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
Monica Haskell, representing the Monroe Council of the
Arts Corporation addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
approve the concept of the Monroe Council of the Arts Corporation
moving ahead with the development of a Cultural Action Plan.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney James T. Hendrick addressed the Board
concerning an Ordinance prohibiting public nudity and various
acts of sexual conduct in establishments dealing in alcoholic
beverages. The following individuals addressed the Board:
Thomas Wood, representing the First Baptist Church; Gary Roberts,
representing united Methodist Community Church; George Hickcox,
representing Last Resort Ministries; Eloise Kerr; Doug Pearson,
representing Student to Student, Inc.; Joan Mowery and Terry
Walters. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval to advertise an Ordinance
providing for definition of establishment dealing in alcoholic
beverages; prohibiting public nudity or simulated public nudity
and various acts of sexual conduct or simulated sexual conduct in
establishments dealing in alcoholic beverages; prohibiting a
person owning, maintaining or operating an establishment dealing
in alcoholic beverages from sUffering or permitting public
nudity, any simulation thereof, certain sexual acts and
simulation thereof; providing for penalties; providing that this
Ordinance is effective in the unincorporated areas of Monroe
County, Florida, providing for severability; providing for the
repeal of Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for
inclusion in the Code of Ordinances; providing for an effective
date. Roll call vote was unanimous.
The Board discussed the status of District 1 Planning
Commission appointee, Bettye chaplin. Jim Hendrick addressed the
Board. Mr. Stuart Schurr, Assistant County Attorney, addressed
the Board concerning his investigation of Planning commission
member Bettye Chaplin. Allison DeFoor, of the law firm Hershoff,
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Lupino, DeFoor & Gregg, representing Bettye Chaplin, addressed
the Board. The following individuals addressed the Board:
Richard LaMarra, Joe Bell, Monty Davis, H. T. pontin, Eugene
Shinkevich, representing the Florida Keys citizens Coalition, and
John O'Daniel. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Douglass to remove Bettye Chaplin from
the Planning Commission and that this decision is not based on
any anonymous reports. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor London Yes
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning the approval of a
workers' compensation settlement in the amount of $20,000.00,
inclusive of attorney's fees and costs. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve the settlement. Motion carried
unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held concerning approval of a
workers' compensation settlement in the amount of $25,000.00,
inclusive of attorney's fees and costs. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to approve the settlement. Motion carried
unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance
adopting land development regulations to implement the beneficial
use and vested rights provisions of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan;
establishing procedures, standards and criteria for beneficial
use and vested rights determinations. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance adopting
Land Development RegUlations to implement the Beneficial Use and
Vested Rights provisions of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan;
establishing procedures, standards and criteria for beneficial
use and vested rights determinations.
ORDINANCE 052-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BULK APPROVALS
Commissioner Douglass discussed the grass at Harry
Harris Park. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and
seconded by Commissioner Reich to approve acceptance of the
Report on the development of County Parks. Motion carried
unanimously. Mr. Koppel was asked to obtain an estimate of the
costs to replace the sod at Harry Harris Park.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve the purchase of a Caterpillar
IT24F Loader at the General Services Administration contract
price of $105,906.00, which includes a five year extended
powertrain warranty. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve to waive Purchasing Policies and
Procedures to purchase two used truck tractors at a cost not to
exceed $35,000.00 each. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to contract with the Boys and Girls Club of
the Upper Keys for youth activities. During discussion the
motion was withdrawn. Motion was made by Mayor London and
seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting approval and
authorizing execution of all the Youth Club Agreements listed
below with the exception of the Upper Keys Youth Club:
Big pine Key Athletic Association, Inc., in the
amount of $18,000.00.
Florida Keys Youth Club, in the amount of $30,000.00.
Heart of the Keys Recreation Association, in the amount
of $18,000.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Dave Koppel advised the Board that the Florida
Department of Transportation would be presenting their Five Year
Plan next month at a public meeting at the Marathon Government
Center.
Mr. Koppel addressed the Board on Florida Department of
Transportation Bike Paths on US1. No official action was taken.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Bob Herman addressed the Board and gave an update on
Cesspit Identification and Elimination Program.
Bob Herman addressed the Board on the status of the
Vacation Rental Ordinance. Eugene Shinkevich, representing the
Florida Keys citizens Coalition, addressed the Board.
Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board concerning the
Vacation Rental Ordinance, the Burnham case, the John O'Daniel
case and Key Largo Ocean Resorts. Motion was made by
Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
approve the following three directions concerning the Key Largo
Ocean Resorts case:
1. Authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement.
2. Directing the Planning staff to prepare an Ordinance
concerning recreational vehicles.
3. preparation of a letter for the Mayor'S signature
requesting the Fire Marshall to conduct fire
inspections at Key Largo Ocean Resorts, Outdoor
Resorts, Galway Bay, Pelican R.V. Park, and Key R.V.
Park.
Roll Call Vote was unanimous.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey granting approval of a Request for
Expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund in the total
amount of $285,782.60:
$976.00
MaraTac Mobile Radio for Bomb unit.
$86,500.00
Computer hardware, software and technical
support for stock Island Detention
Facility.
$16,000.00
Provide comprehensive training for
computer hardware.
$5,000.00
Seed money for construction of pool
sponsored by Upper Keys community Pool,
Inc.
$3,480.00
Additional trunk card from BellSouth.
$140,000.00
$2,000.00
$4,200.00
$8,000.00
$6,115.00
$3,753.60
$9,758.00
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2 new positions for 1 year for IMPACT.
School Board to help create Girls Junior
Varsity Softball team at Marathon High.
DARE Graduation Awards
3 desktop and 1 laptop computer for
School Resource Officers.
For School Board - PRIDE Anti-Drug
Conference in Lake Center, Florida.
Fingerprint cards for children's
identification program.
Travel expenses for Explorer/Cadet
Posts.
Motion carried unanimously.
JUDICIAL SERVICES
Motion was made by Mayor London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval and authorizing execution
of a Renewal option for Outlease Agreement between Monroe County
and the united States Postal Service for the Court's Pretrial
Services and Drug Court Programs. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to appoint Mayor London to represent the
County on the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory
Council. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor London discussed permitting requirements for
painting. Bob Herman addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Mayor London and seconded by Commissioner Reich directing the
County Attorney to prepare an Ordinance that will eliminate the
permitting requirement for residential painting. Motion carried
unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Roberts advised the Commission that the Career
Service Council had upheld the termination of former Library
Director Mary Quinn.
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Mr. Roberts briefly discussed Construction Management
Office and the process of seeking a replacement of the
Construction Manager. Mr. Roberts advised the Commission that he
would be making a selection of the Human Resources Director
within a matter of days and that he would bring his selection to
the Board of confirmation at the December meeting.
Mr. Roberts discussed the process of acquiring the
commissary Building and indicated that a lease would be
forthcoming in December.
Mr. Roberts advised the Commission that he had done
some research through ICMA on community Councils and had provided
that information to Commissioner Douglass.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Reich granting approval of the 1998 appointments
of Commissioners to various duties with the following amendments:
Motion carried unanimously.
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD - All meetings begin at 10:30 a.m.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
september
October
November
December
Douglass
Freeman
London
Reich
Harvey
Douglass
Freeman
London
Reich
Harvey
Douglass
Freeman
(1/27 - Islamorada Library)
(2/24 - Big pine Library)
(3/24 - Marathon Library)
(4/28 - Key Largo Library)
(5/26 - Key West Library)
(6/23 - Islamorada Library)
(7/28 - Big pine Library)
(8/25 - Marathon Library)
(9/22 - Key Largo Library)
(10/27 - Key West Library)
(11/24 - Islamorada Library)
(12/22 - Big pine Library)
OLDER AMERICAN ADVISORY BOARD
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Freeman
Harvey
London
Douglass
Reich
Freeman
OAAB Vacation (each year)
OAAB Vacation (each year)
OAAB Vacation (each year)
Harvey
London
Douglass
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1998 APPOINTMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS TO VARIOUS DUTIES
Committee
commissioner
Criminal Justic Committee
Reich
Land Use Facilitator
London
Municipal Services Taxing District
#1 (Fire and Rescue)
Board of Governors
Douglass
London
Freeman
1998 Value Adjustment Board
London
Harvey
Reich
South Florida Regional Planning Council
London
Douglass
Voter Canvassing Board
London
South Florida Water Management District
Reich as
Liaison
Beach Advisory Board
Harvey
Jail Dispute Review Board
Reich
Tourist Development Council
Freeman
Marine Sanctuary Water Quality
Steering Committee
Douglass
Alliance For Aging
Reich
Round Table Committee
Freeman
(Chairman)
Substance Abuse Policy Board
Reich
Hurricane Preparedness Committee
Reich
circuit Conflict Committee
London
Base Closure and Realignment Committee
Harvey
Juvenile Justice Council
Douglass
Marine and Port Advisory Committee
Douglass
Boot Key Harbor Ad Hoc Committee
Douglass
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Key West Airport Ad Hoc Committee
Marathon Airport Ad Hoc Committee
Harvey
Douglass
FEMA Task Force
Harvey
Job & Education Partnership Board
Freeman
COUNTY CLERK
Danny L. Kolhage advised the Board that he received a
communication from the state Attorney concerning the denial of
the state's Motion of the payment of certain costs in Case No.
PK97-30076-DL-11, in the amount of $898.04. Request for payment
of these costs is made pursuant to Florida statutes 142.09 and
142.12. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board concerning Judge Shea's
denial of that Motion for payment of costs and recommended that
the Board deny payment. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to deny the request from the
State Attorney to make payment of costs in Case No. PK97-30076-
DL-11, in the amount of $898.04. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mr. Hendrick discussed the Islamorada Incorporation and
some of the details that will have to be handled between Monroe
County government and the newly incorporated municipality.
Mr. Hendrick gave a report of his criminal cost
containment activities for the final quarter of the fiscal year
1996/97.
Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board concerning the
Marathon Airport Interim operating entity. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Douglass
granting approval and authorizing execution of the operation
Agreement between Monroe County and Marathon FBO, Inc., with an
amendment to section 3. Motion carried unanimously.
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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Deputy Clerk