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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, December 10, 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 Keith Douglass, Shirley Freeman, Mary Kay
Reich and Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey. Absent was Mayor Jack
London. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C.
DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James T. 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
by Commissioner Freeman granting approval
Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda.
unanimously.
Douglass and seconded
of Additions,
Motion carried
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
A Presentation of the National Weather Service 1997
Excellence in Emergency Management Award was given to Mr. Billy
Wagner, Monroe County Emergency Management Director.
Employee of the Month Award for the month of March,
1997 was presented to Al Lancon, Senior Animal Control Officer
Trainer with the Animal Control-Public Works Division.
Employee of the Month Award for the month of November,
1997 was presented to Robert Parks, Maintenance Technician at the
Marathon Airport-Community Services Division.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Attorney Thomas F. Gustafson, gave a presentation to
the Board for the purpose of preparing Monroe County to
participate in an Urban Greenways Program to improve the
transportation corridor through the County and local
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transportation capabilities Key by Key; and to position the
County regionally for the acquisition of significant Federal and
state dollars to achieve these purposes. After Board discussion,
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval and authorizing the
execution of an Agreement with the firm of Gustafson, Tilton,
Henning & Metzger, P.A. for Monroe County to participate in the
Urban Greenways Program. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Representative John F. Cosgrove addressed the Board
concerning his interest in issues affecting Monroe County.
Commissioner Reich excused herself from the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending Sec. 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. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to
adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous,
with Commissioner Reich not present.
ORDINANCE NO. 053-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Reich returned to the meeting.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance repealing Monroe County Code Sec. 6-56(e), Concrete-
Work Engineering Contractor as the specialty is defined under
Masonry Specialty Contractor, Sec. 6-56(20); 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. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to
adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 054-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Freeman excused herself from the meeting.
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Public Hearings were held concerning adoption of the
following Ordinances with no public input:
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.
ORDINANCE NO. 055-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45 which is incorporated herein by reference.
An Ordinance amending Sec. 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 056-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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 of Ordinances; and providing an
effective date.
ORDINANCE NO. 057-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45 which is incorporated herein by reference.
An Ordinance amending Sec. 6-90(5) and 6-90(6), Monroe
County Code, 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 058-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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 the repeal of all
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Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an
effective date.
ORDINANCE NO. 059-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45 which is incorporated herein by reference.
An Ordinance amending Sec. 6-271(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 of Ordinances; and providing an
effective date.
ORDINANCE NO. 060-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45 which is incorporated herein by reference.
An Ordinance amending Sec. 6-16(a) Monroe County Code,
by an Ordinance adopting the 1997 Standard Building Code with the
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 of Ordinances; and
providing an effective date.
ORDINANCE NO. 061-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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 of Ordinances; and providing an
effective date.
ORDINANCE NO. 062-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the above Ordinances. Roll call
vote was unanimous, with Commissioner Freeman not present.
Commissioner Freeman returned to the meeting.
A Public Hearing was held on 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 alcoholic beverages; Prohibiting a person
owning, maintaining or operating an establishment dealing in
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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
all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an
effective date. County Attorney, James T. Hendrick addressed the
Board. The Board accepted public input with the following
individuals addressing the Board: Craig Geary, John Ginesi,
Shirley Mason, representing the Naturist Action Committee;
Timothy Anacreto, Lynn Mapes, Thomas Wood, Bob Coffey, John
Weibler, Adam Monroe, Janie Anderson, Terry Walters, Gary
Roberts, John Brunicon, Nathan Steury, Glenn Robinson, Bob
Wheeler, David Howell, Robert Orledge, Walter Deary, Thomas
Styer, Barbara A. Silcox, Nancy Wozab, Gary Wood, Joe Sora, Kevin
Baker, Betty Vail, Alfred Smolka and Joanie Nelson, Sam Nelson.
The Clerk read into the record a letter from Larry Heeldryer.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Harvey to table
the item for (90) ninety days. Motion died for lack of a second.
Captain Bon peryman representing the Monroe County Sheriff's
Office addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to deny the item.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Douglass No
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Harvey No
Motion failed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to adopt the above Ordinance, as amended.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman No
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Pro Tem Harvey Yes
Motion failed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Gary Donn, Director of Planning and Programs with the
Florida Department of Transportation gave a presentation to the
Board of the tentative work program for fiscal years 1998/99
through 2002/2003. The following individuals addressed the
Board: Adam Kosloesky, Barry Patterson, Assistant City Manager
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for the City of Key West, John Jones; Charles Brooks, Jim
Malcolm, Christine Gorham, Darren Guttman, Robert Schneider,
Eugene Shinkevich, William Padfield. The Clerk read into the
record a letter from Jill Patterson. County Attorney, James T.
Hendrick and County Administrator, James Roberts also addressed
the Board. The Board took no official action.
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DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Shirley Freeman, Commissioner Art
French, Commissioner Yvonne Harper and Chairman Keith Douglass.
Absent was Mayor Jack London.
Motion was made by Commissioner French and seconded by
Commissioner Harper authorizing the execution of a Renewal
Agreement between Monroe County as the Board of Governors, Lower
and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District and Fire-Tech Repair
Service, Inc., concerning testing, maintenance and repair of fire
rescue apparatus.
Commissioner French discussed the status of the Length
of Service Award Program (LOSAP).
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.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman granting approval of the following items
by unanimous consent:
Board granted approval for the purchase of two (2) Type
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A Cargo Vans from the Florida state Contractor Duval Ford in the
amount of $15,264 per unit.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Modification to Contract between Monroe County and Gomez
Construction Company amending Article III Contract Time,
paragraph 3.1.1, for the Plantation Key Detention Facility.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Memorandum of Understanding between Monroe County and The Nature
Conservancy, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Girl Scouts of America
and Boy Scouts of America regarding the removal of invasive
exotics on West Summer land Key.
Board granted approval to trade in the Road
Department's two 1987 Chevy Trucks, one 1988 Chevy Truck and
three 1985 drilling rigs and purchase two new Simco 2400-SK1
drilling rigs in the amount of $25,440 from Toney Drilling
Supplies, Inc., including freight and installation.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Davis Water Analysis,
Inc., for the operation and maintenance service contract of the
Wastewater Treatment Facility located at the Monroe County
Detention Center for an amount of $152,900.04.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Dade Restaurant &
Repairs, Inc., for the preventative Maintenance service contract
for the kitchen equipment located at the Monroe County Detention
Center for an amount of $3072 per year.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Sub Zero. Inc., for
the preventative maintenance service contract for the kitchen
refrigeration equipment located at the Monroe County Detention
Center for an amount of $3200 per year.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for a
contract to provide inspection, testing and certification of the
fire alarm and smoke control system located within the Monroe
County Detention Facility, and fire alarm system located within
the Sheriff Administration Building.
Board granted approval to continue the Lease Agreement
between Monroe County and Loma Alto Associates, on a month to
month basis, for office space for the Marathon State Attorney, in
the amount of $1,972.63 per month.
Board granted approval to enter into a Lease Agreement
between Monroe County and Indian Waterways Village Limited
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Liability Partnership for office space for the Plantation Key
Public Defender, for the amount of $1,350 per month (same cost as
last year).
Board granted approval to purchase one 60-24 modular
trailer from The Scotsman Group for the Plantation Key Sheriff
Criminal Investigation Unit, for the amount of $25,000.
Board granted approval of award of bid and authorized
execution of a Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Ace
Building Maintenance in the amount of $2,340 per month to provide
janitorial service at the Public Service Building.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment to Contract and authorized the Facilities Maintenance
Director to negotiate a price for janitorial service for the
Lester Building with Island Angles, Inc., (the janitorial
contractor currently providing service at the Jackson Square
Complex).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Windswept AIC &
Appliance, for central alc repair - Middle Keys facilities, in an
amount not to exceed $15,000 per year.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Renewal Agreement between Monroe County as the Board of Governors
for Municipal Services Taxing District 6 and Fire-Tech Repair
Service, Inc., concerning testing, maintenance and repair of fire
rescue apparatus
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment #1 to the Group Health Insurance Plan Document to
comply with the Mental Health Parity Law and the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract between Monroe County and the Historic Florida Keys
Foundation, Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
Certificate of Acceptance for the FY 98 Anti-Drug Abuse Grant
Award for a Juvenile Community Intervention Program and the Sub-
Contract for the implementing agency.
Board adopted the fOllowing Resolutions:
Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. (OMB
Schedule Item Number 1)
RESOLUTION NO. 455-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. COMB Schedule Item Number 2)
RESOLUTION NO. 456-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. COMB Schedule Item Number 3)
RESOLUTION NO. 457-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. COMB Schedule Item Number 4)
RESOLUTION NO. 458-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. COMB
Schedule Item Number 5)
RESOLUTION NO. 459-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. COMB
Schedule Item Number 6)
RESOLUTION NO. 460-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. COMB Schedule Item Number 7)
RESOLUTION NO. 461-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. COMB Schedule Item Number 8)
RESOLUTION NO. 462-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. COMB Schedule Item Number 9)
RESOLUTION NO. 463-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. COMB Schedule Item Number 10}
RESOLUTION NO. 464-1997
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See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. (OMB
Schedule Item Number 11)
RESOLUTION NO. 465-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 12)
RESOLUTION NO. 466-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. (OMB
Schedule Item Number 13)
RESOLUTION NO. 467-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution amending Resolution No. 347-1997. (OMB
Schedule Item Number 14)
RESOLUTION NO. 468-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. (OMB
Schedule Item Number 15)
RESOLUTION NO. 469-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 16)
RESOLUTION NO. 470-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 17)
RESOLUTION NO. 471-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 18)
RESOLUTION NO. 472-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution amending Resolution No. 358-1997. (OMB
Schedule Item Number 19)
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RESOLUTION NO. 473-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution amending Resolution No. 359-1997. COMB
Schedule Item Number 20)
RESOLUTION NO. 474-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution amending Resolution No. 360-1997. COMB
Schedule Item Number 21)
RESOLUTION NO. 475-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution amending Resolution No. 357-1997. COMB
Schedule Item Number 22)
RESOLUTION NO. 476-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution amending Resolution No. 361-1997. COMB
Schedule Item Number 23)
RESOLUTION NO. 477-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution amending Resolution No. 362-1997. COMB
Schedule Item Number 24)
RESOLUTION NO. 478-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution amending Resolution No. 363-1997. COMB
Schedule Item Number 25)
RESOLUTION NO. 479-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution amending Resolution No. 364-1997. COMB
Schedule Item Number 26)
RESOLUTION NO. 480-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. COMB Schedule Item Number 27)
RESOLUTION NO. 481-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
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Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 28)
RESOLUTION NO. 482-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 29)
RESOLUTION NO. 483-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 30)
RESOLUTION NO. 484-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 31)
RESOLUTION NO. 485-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 32)
RESOLUTION NO. 486-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. (OMB
Schedule Item Number 33)
RESOLUTION NO. 487-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Schedule Item Number 34)
RESOLUTION NO. 488-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County and the
Florida Department of Transportation to fund the Commercial Apron
Project at the Key West International Airport, Contract No. AF
373.
Board granted approval to extend the Agreement between
Monroe County and the Anderson Outdoor Advertising, on a month-
to-month basis, for 12 months, or until the Key West Terminal
renovation is complete.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County and the
Florida Department of Transportation to fund the General Aviation
Apron Project at the Key West International Airport, Contract No.
AF 374.
Board granted approval for Golden Wings, Inc., to
commence a Biplane Ride business at the Marathon Airport FBO, on
a month-to-month basis pending an operation agreement.
Board granted approval to commence Phase II toward the
completion of the Multipurpose area of the new Key West
International Airport Terminal Annex Building.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
Contract for the Older Americans Act 1998 funding between Monroe
County and the Alliance for Aging, Inc. Contract KG-851.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment #0001 to Contract KG019 between Monroe County/In-Home
Services and the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Home
and Community Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid Waiver Referral
Agreement between Monroe County/In Home Services, the case
Management Agency, and Visiting Nurse Association of the Florida
Keys.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the Guidance Clinic of the
Middle Keys, serving as the Community Transportation Coordinator
for the State of Florida.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Community Affairs concerning the Emergency Management Base Grant,
Contract Number 98CP-05-11-54-01-044, (9G-19 Rule).
Board granted approval to remove surplus items from
inventory and advertise for bids, dispose, accept highest bids
and accept trade-ins. Said Schedule is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board granted permission to close the Key West,
Marathon and Key Largo Library on December 24 and December 31 at
6:00 PM instead of 8:00 PM.
Board granted approval of the placement of a temporary
trailer at the Key West International Airport to house Emergency
Rescue Fire Personnel.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
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Transfer of Funds. (OMB Verbal Add-On Item Number 1)
RESOLUTION NO. 489-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds. (OMB Verbal Add-On Item Number 2)
RESOLUTION NO. 490-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval to advertise a request for
proposal (RFP) for a Public Relations Agency.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Destination Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the
Florida Keys Corvette Club covering "Corvettes In Paradise" on
November 6-7, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $5,000, FY '98,
Third Penny DAV IV allocation.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 491-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and the Key West
Fishing Tournament covering Key West & Lower Keys Fishing
Tournament, event allocated under the Fishing Umbrella, in an
amount not to exceed $58,000 to change dates of the event to
April 25-26, 1998.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and the Key Largo Economic
Development Council, Inc., to provide the Monroe County Tourist
Development Council DAC V with the final strategic community plan
produced by the Design Studios West, Inc., including the analysis
of site inventory, opportunities and constraints, economics
(including the market reconnaissance and community compatibility
analysis), in an amount not to exceed $9,000, FY '98, DAC V,
Third Penny.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Smith Travel Research, Inc.,
in an amount not to exceed $3,600.
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LAND AUTHORITY (SITTING AS COUNTY COMMISSION)
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Addendum to extend a land acquisition grant from the
Florida Communities Trust, Proposal Number 95-001-CS3.
CONSENT AGENDA / BULK APPROVALS
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Service Agreement between Monroe County and Harward Technical
Enterprises, Inc., and Monroe County providing for standard
software service on the AS/400 applications for a period of 12
months. The 12 month service provided by this agreement extends
from November 1, 1997 through October 31, 1998.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
adopting the 1996 Edition of the National Electric Code.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
adopting the 1997 Edition of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code
for Building Construction.
Board granted approval one Affordable Housing Deed
Restriction, two transfers of buildable lots to Monroe County by
Warranty Deed, and three covenants restricting the property owner
to having only one dwelling unit on two contiguous lots.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 016-1992 these documents have been
filed by the applicants receiving dwelling unit allocation awards
for the quarter ending on October, 1997:
1 AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEED RESTRICTION
Permit No.
Name on Deed Restriction
97-1-1181
Mike Coppola
2 PEOPLE DEDICATING 2 LOTS TO MONROE COUNTY
Permit No.
Name on Warranty Deed
Leqal
Description
97-1-509
Melvin E. Strahosky
Lot 3, Block 5
Torch Key
Estates
97-1-408
Matthew Henderson
Melissa S. Gable
Lot 20, Block 3
Palm Villa
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3 RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS FOR CONTIGUOUS LOTS
97-2-1053
Robert C. Ohlman
Lots 98, 100,
East 1/2 of
101, Block 1,
Tom's Harbor
Yacht Club
Island
97-2-1054
Donald & Darby
Wathne
Lot 15, 16,
17, Block
60, Crains
97-1-1434
Kim Hayward Fisher
Juanita Lee Fisher
Lots 14, 15
Block 4,
Key Haven,
10th Add.
Board granted approval of a Flood Variance Application
of Varuna, Inc. for a detached 1344 SF detached garage below base
flood elevation for parking only on property located on lot 13,
block 1, Isle of Key Largo, Florida.
Board granted approval of a Flood Variance Application
of Carl Lindback for a detached 1103 SF garage below base flood
elevation for parking only on property located on Lot 5, Block
12, Stratton's Subdivision, Upper Matecumbe Key, Florida.
Board granted approval of a Flood Variance Application
of John & Jacqueline Lanciault for a detached 360 SF garage below
base flood elevation for parking only on property located on Lot
6, Block 5, Eden pine Colony, Big pine Key, Florida.
Board granted approval of a Flood Variance Application
of Hawk's Cay Investor's for a detached 110 SF gate house below
base flood elevation on property located on Lots 5 - 25, Block 8,
Indies Isle, Duck Key, Florida.
Board granted approval of one Affordable Housing Deed
Restriction and one transfer 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 Warrantv Deed
Leqal
97-1-1072
John J. Giambalvo
Lot 19,
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Joan Giambalvo
Block 7
Palm Villa
Permit #
Name on Deed Restriction
97-1-1391
Mike Coppola
MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Board confirmed Governor Lawton Chiles appointment of
Bruce J. Williams and David P. Rice to the Monroe County Housing
Authority Board of Commissioners.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of disposition of inventory
items for Fiscal Year 97. Said listing is incorporated herein by
reference. .
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of Mayor London's appointment of
Laura Scheimann to the Commission for the status of Women.
Fulfilling term of Meredith Bliss-Troxel.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Allan L. Hampton.
RESOLUTION NO. 492-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval for award for outstanding
volunteer service to Mel and Carmel ita Gossard.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
Contract for Misdemeanant Offender Supervision Services provided
by the Salvation Army between Monroe County, on behalf of the
Chief Judge and the Salvation Army.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board confirmed the Administrator's appointment of the
new Human Resources Director, Sheila Barker.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease between Monroe County and the United States Department of
the Navy for the Commissary building in the City of Key West.
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Board adopted the following Resolution for Obtaining
Real Property for Historic Monument Purposes for the Commissary
building in Key West, (Certificate of Authority.)
RESOLUTION NO. 493-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the fOllowing Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY , PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Care Center for
Mental Health, in the amount of $2,100.00; Leslie Morgan, in the
amount of $2,400.00; Guillermo Marcovici, M.D., in the amount of
$2,250.00; Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, in the amount of
$500.00; Thomas Hibberd, in the amount of $950.00.
WITNESS COORDINATION, Travel & Per Diem, in the amount of
$1,796.22.
COURT ORDERED ATTORNEY CONFLICT, Laurie Hall, in the amount
of $350.00; Candida Cobb, in the amount of $1,050.00; Cunningham
& Albritton in the amount of $4,502.50; Gregory Davila, in the
amount of $2,430.00; Manuel Garcia, in the amount of $5,175.00;
Jason Smith, in the amount of $25,350.00; Richard Behr, in the
amount of $1,590.00; Carl Palomino, in the amount of $1,959.75;
Meyer & Erskine, in the amount of $350.00; Gregory Davila, in the
amount of $6,341.26; Johnathan Druck, in the amount of $2,512.50;
Mitchell Denker, in the amount of $5,940.00.
TRAVEL EXPENSES, witness Travel, in the amount of $6,638.51.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court Reporters, in the
amount of $2,130.00; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of
$859.75; Susan L. Davis, in the amount of $1,354.65; Vicky Lynn
Doty, in the amount of $2,421.00; Fred Jeske, in the amount of
$547.50; Amy Landry, in the amount of $76.50; Cavalier Reporting,
in the amount of $164.00; Wierzbicki, in the amount of $57.50;
Joe Troiano, Inc., in the amount of $33.60.
COURT INTERPRETER, Thomas Lindsay, in the amount of $50.00;
J.R. Alayon-Forte, in the amount of $545.00; William Waddell, in
the amount of $525.00; Jose Menendez, in the amount of $1,295.00;
Estrella Garcia, in the amount of $480.00; Jan Trawinski, in the
amount of $30.00; Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of $455.00; Mayda
Maloney, in the amount of $445.00; Grace Krulasik, in the amount
of $40.00; Carolyn Scorza, in the amount of $95.00; Mary Lou
Waas, in the amount of $25.00; Susan Tellez, in the amount of
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$40.00; Giri Dolezal, in the amount of $70.00; Jenine Ouillette,
in the amount of $25.00.
MISC EXPENSE-ALL, Expenses, in the amount of $279.60.
EXPERT WITNESS, Caplan Markowitz, in the amount of $100.00;
Mel Black, in the amount of $345.00; County Process LA, in the
amount of $120.00.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved General Revenue Fund (001), in the
amount of $2,440,839.12.
Board officially approved the County Commission Meeting
Minutes of October 15, 1997.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval of proposal for settlement and
offer of judgment in Burnham v. Monroe County case no. 97-20201-
CA-18, in the amount of $78,000.00.
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance that
authorizes the BOCC to grant 10 year ad valorem tax exemptions
for certain improvements to real property that has been
designated historical, cultural or archaeological landmarks by
the County or that are on the National Register of Historical
Places. Procedures and criteria for granting the exemption are
provided.
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance which
will establish procedures for competitive bidding and procedures
and criteria for the evaluation of the bids and the award of
contracts based on those bids. (An updated purchasing manual
will also be brought to the BOCC by OMB in January 1998 for
approval so there will be no conflict between the manual and the
new ordinance.)
Board adopted the following Resolution revising Resolution
No. 255-1997, in order to correct a scrivener's error in the
legal description of an abandoned portion of an unnamed street in
Kinercha SUbdivision, Big pine Key, Monroe County, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 494-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Ken Williams, representing CH2MHill introduced Donald
Roecker who addressed the Board of his responsibilities on
obtaining funding in Congress for the Marathon Wastewater
Facilities Plan. Growth Management Director, Bob Herman
addressed the Board.
The following individuals addressed the Board
concerning the Wastewater Master Plan: Jeanne Somma, Debra
Harrison, representing the World wildlife Fundi Charles Brooks,
Joanie Nelson, Robert SChneider, Bettye Chaplin, and Karen
Farley-Wilkinson. After Board discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to adopt
the following Resolution showing the Board's support on the
initiative of the World wildlife Fund to be enacted by the 105th
Congress of the United States of America. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 495-1997
See Res. Book No. 136 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval and authorizing execution
of Amendment 1 to the Contract with CH2MHill for completion of
the Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman granting approval of a Settlement
Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) regarding contract SP333, subject
to legal review and approval. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Attorney J. Allison DeFoor, II addressed the Board
concerning the reconsideration of the adoption of an amendment to
the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) filed by applicant Barry Mankowitz
for the Florida Keys Medical Complex. Mr. DeFoor requested
Commissioner Douglass recuse himself due to his wife's employment
with Fishermen's Hospital. Assistant County Attorney Garth
Coller addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to rehear the item at
the Board meeting scheduled for January 1998 in Key West. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Douglass No
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Harvey Yes
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Motion carried.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick; Community Services
Director, Peter Horton; and Attorney Wayne smith of the law firm
of Morgan & Brookes addressed the Board concerning the proposals
submitted to lease and operate the Fixed Base Operations (FBO's)
at the Marathon Airport. The Board accepted public input with
the following individuals addressed the Board: Ed Steigerwald,
Betty Vail, Robert W. Grant, Attorney Tracy Adams, representing
Air East, Inc., Carol Collins, Dick Ramsey, Kevin Feeney, Debra
Grant, Joanie Nelson, Jose Gonzalez, Thomas Styer, Jim Bass, Mick
Barnes, Tony D'Ainto, Pete Malone. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting
approval of Staff recommendation as follows:
East Facility - J.E. Steigerwald Company
West Facility - Robert Grant & Brian Reed
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Pro Tem Harvey Yes
Motion carried.
commissioner Reich excused herself from the meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval and authorizing execution
of an Amendment to tje Lease Agreement for the period of 1 month
between Monroe County and John Dedek for the
concession/restaurant at Higgs Beach in the amount of $1648.00
per month, (increased 3% for CPI). Roll call vote was unanimous,
with commissioner Reich not present.
Commissioner Reich returned to the meeting.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Planning Director, Timothy McGarry addressed the Board
concerning approval of modifications to the u.S. 1 Level of
Service Methodology based on recommendations of the u.S. 1 Level
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of Service Task Force. John D. Zegeer, P.E., Principal/Regional
Manager of Kittelson & Associates, Inc., Robert Schneider,
representing the Big pine Key civic Association and Growth
Management Director, Bob Herman addressed the Board. Motion was
made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commission~r
Douglass granting approval of the modifications to the u.s. 1
Level of Service Methodology. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Mr. McGarry addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting
approval of revisions to the Annual Assessment of Publib
Facilities Capacity for 1997. Roll call vote was unani~ous.
Jerry Barnett and Jim White addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner' Freeman to direct the Growth Management Division to
issue eight (8) permits per the attached list (1 through 8) and
allow the applicants 120 days to pick up their permits. Motion
carried unan~mously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Douglass discussed a building permit for
Steven S. Spector, M.D. Growth Management Director Bob Herman,
addressed the Board. This matter was referred to Staff.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning approval of a
workers' compensation settlement in the amount of $34,281
inclusive of attorney's fees and costs. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval of the settlemeht.
Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held concerning approval of a
workers' compensation settlement in the amount of $145,500
inclusive of ' attorney's fees and costs. There was no public.
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner'Douglass granting approval of the settlement.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Lynda Yorde, representing the Wastewater Task Force
gave a report to the Board. Charles Brooks also of the Task
Force addressed the Board. The report was referred to Staff.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman granting approval for the 6th Annual
Pirates in Paradise to be held on Sombrero Beach from May 2, 1998
through May 3, 1998 (set-up 4/29/98 - 5/1/98, clean-up 5/4/98 -
5/5/98), and to charge the following fees: $3.00/adults and
$1.00/students; and also directing that future events be brought
to the Board based on the $3.00 entry fee threshold. Motion
carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director, Dent pierce addressed the Board
concerning the Harry Harris Park Athletic Fields "Turf Analysis
Report".
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS / COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Solid Waste Director, Clark Lake requested approval to
advertise for sealed bids for the processing, transportation and
marketing of recyclable; and such other related operations as may
be available. The Board also discussed directing staff to
explore the possibility of private sector implementation of the
countywide recycling operation. After Board discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner
Douglass directing Staff to prepare draft specifications for a
bid to explore the possibility of private sector implementation
of the county wide recycling operation and bring back to the
Board. Motion carried unanimously.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Mr. Lake discussed the boat amnesty day scheduled for
the weekend of December 13 & 14, 1997.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey granting approval of a request for a new
position in OMB/lnformation Systems for a TV/Multimedia
Specialist at Level 7, minimum salary $26,084. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Pro Tem Harvey Yes
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Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman granting approval to waive policy and
execute an Amendment to Agreement extending Diamond Detective's
contract for on-site security at Duck Key Security District thru
December 31, 1998. Motion carried unanimously.
Lynda Yorde addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
granting approval and authorizing execution of a Professional
Services Contract (Special Master's) between Monroe County and
Randolph Sadtler contract to continue the current hearing system.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Pro Tem Harvey No
Motion failed. Code Enforcement Director, Marty Arnold addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded
by Commissioner Douglass to approve an extension of the existing
contract through January 1998. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Douglass Yes
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Pro Tem Harvey Yes
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA I BULK APPROVALS
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to postpone to the next Marathon meeting the
Flood Variance Application of Dodge Lake Enterprises for a
detached 1456 SF garage below base flood elevation for parking
only on property located on acreage on acreage in North Marathon
Shores, Key Vaca RE#328510. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval and authorizing execution
on behalf of Monroe County a Settlement Agreement with the
University of Miami, Inc. regarding property described as Lots 7,
8 and 9, Indian Harbor, Plat Book 3, at page 178, in section 5,
Township 63, Range 38, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Office of Management and Budget Director, John Carter
addressed the Board and presented the newly printed Fiscal Year
1998 Budget.
JUDICIAL
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval for the acceptance of a
Grant Award in the amount of $103,185 under Local Law Enforcement
Block Grants (LLEBG) Program (U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau
of Justice Assistance). Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Harvey discussed a policy established
that anyone appearing as an expert or advisor to the Board for a
project or person not be associated with the project or person
for gainful purposes. The Board took no official action.
Mayor Pro Tem Harvey discussed action to be taken
regarding "stupid Laws". County Administrator, James Roberts
informed the Board that work was currently being done on the
issue.
Commissioner Douglass discussed the closure of county
libraries over a four day period for the Thanksgiving and
Christmas holidays. Allan Bosch, Acting Director of Public
Libraries addressed the Board. The Board took no official
action.
Mayor Pro Tem Harvey and Mr. Roberts discussed the
status of FEMA relative to the people of Monroe County. The
Board took no official action.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator, James Roberts gave a report on
the results of the survey sent to all County employees in
reference to the potential effect of a Domestic Partnership
Ordinance. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Reich directing Staff to prepare an appropriate
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick advised the Board of
the successful defense of the County's Comprehensive Land Use
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Plan at the Appellate Court.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to declare an emergency exists and waiving
notice by a four-fifths vote. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Ordinance in order to
provide that, within a newly created municipality, Monroe County
Ordinances in effect on the date the municipality came into
existence will continue in effect for one year or until
superseded by the City Councilor Commission, whichever event
occurs first, except for County Ordinances specifically
superseded or modified by the City Charter; Providing for
severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the
Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing for an effective
date. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 063-1997
See Ord. Book No. 45 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, Florida
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Isabel C. DeSant1s,
Deputy Clerk
ROGO ALLOCATIONS - BIG PINE KEY
Name
Permit No.
Legal Description
1st Quarter. Year 4 - (ROGO Quarter Ending October 13. 1995)
MARKET RATE ALLOCATIONS
1. James White
ROGO Score: 14
95 -1 -1282
Lot 11, Blk 4, Pine Channel
Estates (RE#00248500)
2nd Quarter. Year 4 - (ROGO Quarter Ending Tanuary 13. 1996)
MARKET RATE ALLOCATIONS
*2. Philip George
ROGO Score: 19
95 - 1 - 1818
Lot 8, Blk 49, Port Pine
Heights (RE#00294370)
3. William Scharf
ROGO Score: 17
96 - 1 - 0001
Lot 13, Blk 25, Eden Pine
Colony # 3 (RE#00271850)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALLOCATION
4. Jerry & Susan Barnett
ROGO Score: 19
95 - 1 - 1746
Lot 34 & 1/2 Lot 33, Blk 3 Eden
Pines Colony (RE#00265370)
3rd Quarter. Year 4 - (ROGO Quarter Ending Apri'113. 1996)
MARKET RATE ALLOCATIONS
5. Keith Munt
ROGO Score: 20
96-1-0029
Lot 34, Long Beach Estates
Sec. A (RE#00317060)
6. Keith Burkman
ROGO Score: 20
96 - 1 - 0316
Lot 12, Long Beach Estates
Sec. A (RE#00316840)
7. Robert Halgren
ROGO Score: 19
96 - 1 - 0441
Lot 25 & 26, Blk 5 Cahill Pines
& Palms (RE#00244540 &
002445500)
8. D&D Weatherwax/Willis
ROGO Score: 18
96 - 1 - 0385
Lot 4, Blk 10, Doctors Arm
(RE#0010934o-001400)
9. Kenneth Neuman
ROGO Score 18
96 - 1 - 0393
Lot 1 & 2 Eden Pines Colony
Tract A (RE#00270370-000700
& 00270370-000701)