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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Thursday, October 14, 1999
Key West, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9:00 A.M., on the above date, at the
Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Shirley Freeman,
Commissioner George Neugent, Commissioner Mary Kay Reich,
Commissioner Nora Williams. Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey arrived later
in the meeting. 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.
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County Administrator James Roberts updated the Board on
the status of Hurricane Irene.
The Board was introduced to Marlene Conaway, Monroe
County's new Planning Director.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Williams to remove from the Agenda continuation of
item 0-16, scheduled to be heard at 2:30 P.M., concerning an
amendment to the Vacation Rental Ordinance #004-1997 to make less
restrictive the affecting requirements in areas when the economy
in a particular area of Monroe County has declined. Motion
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Williams excused herself from the meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent to schedule a Special Meeting on October 19,
20, or 21, 1999, or at the earliest possible time, in Marathon or
Key West to discuss the Vacation Rental Ordinance. Roll call
vote was unanimous with Commissioner Williams and Mayor Harvey
not present.
commissioner Williams returned to the meeting.
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ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman granting approval of Additions, corrections,
and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of Years of Service Award to Bevette
Moore, Airports Administrator, Airport Services.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded
by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the following items
by unanimous consent:
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Board granted approval for one Restrictive Covenant
from Roger and Martha Morse to have one dwelling unit on three
contiguous lots, permit number 98-1-0899, for Lots 12, 13 & 14,
Block 4, Indian Mounds Subdivision, Sugarloaf Key. The
applicants receiving one dwell unit allocation award for the year
ending July 13, 2000 have filed the document in accordance with
Ordinance 016-1992:
Board granted approval for one Restrictive Covenant
from Albert P. st. John to have one dwelling unit on two
contiguous lots, permit number 95-3-0136 for Lots 7 & 22, Block
4, Revised Plat of Sunrise Point, Key Largo. The applicants
receiving one dwelling unit allocation award for the year ending
July 13, 1996, has filed the document in accordance with
Ordinance No. 16-1992.
Board adopted the following resolution confirming the
Administrative Boundary Interpretation of the Director of Growth
Management in Land Use District Map Boundary Interpretation
Number 107 regarding a portion of the NE 1/4 section 34, Township
67 South, Range 26 East. Geiger Key, Monroe county, Florida, at
approximately mile marker 10, and having the following real
estate number: 00146240-000100.
RESOLUTION NO. 527-1999
See Res. Book No. 144 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an
__ allocation from the Boating Improvement Fund in the amount of
$3,745 for the installation of shallow water aids to navigation;
and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement between Monroe
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County and American Underwater Contractors.
RESOLUTION NO. 528-1999
See Res. Book No. 144 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval for the transfer of two
buildable lots from D.M. Whittaker & Claudia Milne for Janet
Dudley to Monroe County by Warranty Deed, permit number 98-2-
0761, for Lots 25 & 26, Block 4, Doctors Arm Subdivision First
Addition, Big pine Key. The applicant receiving a dwelling unit
allocation award for the year ending July 13, 2000, has filed the
document in accordance with Ordinance 016-1992.
Board granted approval for two Affordable Deed
Restrictions from Lauren & Dean Thompson and Lawrence & Arleen
Thompson, permit numbers 98-1-2840 and 98-1-2839 for Lots 6 & 7,
Block 16, Johnsonville, Big Coppitt Key. The applicant receiving
a dwelling unit allocation award for the year ending July 13,
2000, has filed the document in accordance with Ordinance 016-
1992.
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Board granted approval for the transfer of five
buildable lots from Mark London to Monroe County by Warranty
Deeds, permits number 99-1-1728 for Lots 14 & 15, Block 3, Ramrod
Shores Marina Section, Ramrod Key; Lot 1, Block 4, Cutthroat
Harbor Estates, Ramrod Key; Lots 16 & 17, Block 4, pine Key Yacht
Club Estates, Big pine Key. The applicant receiving a dwelling
unit allocation award for the year ending July 13, 2000, has
filed the document in accordance with Ordinance 016-1992.
Board granted approval for one Affordable Housing Deed
Restriction from Robert Albrecht, permit number 98-1-3133, for
Lot 2, Block 6, Cudjoe Ocean Shores, cudjoe Key. The applicant
receiving a dwelling unit allocation award for the year ending
July 13, 2000, has filed the document in accordance with
Ordinance 016-1992.
Board granted approval for the transfer of one
buildable lot from Ralph Ronald Hilpot for Richard Mark to Monroe
County by Warranty Deed, permit number 97-1-0840 for Lot 11,
Block 5, Ramrod Shores Marina Section, Ramrod Key. The applicant
receiving a dwelling unit allocation award for the year ending
July 13, 2000, has filed the document in accordance with
Ordinance 016-1992.
Board granted approval for one Restrictive Covenant
from George Wallis to have one dwelling unit on three contiguous
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Ocean Subdivision, Key Largo. The applicant receiving a dwelling
unit allocation award for the year ending July 13, 2000, has
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filed the document in accordance with Ordinance 016-1992.
Board granted approval for the transfer of one
buildable lot from Shane & Tracey Sweeting to Monroe County by
Warranty Deed, permit number 99-1-1155 for Lot 24, Block 1,
Ramrod Shores Marina Section, Ramrod Key. The applicant
receiving a dwelling unit allocation award for the year ending
July 13, 2000, has filed the document in accordance with
Ordinance 016-1992.
Board granted approval for two Affordable Housing Deed
Restrictions from Habitat for Humanity of the Upper key, Inc.,
permit numbers 99-3-0041 & 99-3-0042 for Lots 13 & 14, Largo
Gardens, Key Largo. The applicant receiving a dwelling unit
allocation award for the year ending July 13, 2000, has filed the
document in accordance with Ordinance 016-1992.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 034-1999 to establish a new hold harmless
date for ROGO.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Marathon Electric
Sign & Light, Inc. for beacon and tower installation at the
Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Lease Renewal Agreement between Monroe county and Peter Norquoy
for a parcel of land (hangar space) at the Key West International
Airport for an additional five years.
Board granted approval of award of bid to Marathon
Electric Sign & Lighting, Inc. for the Hi-Mast Apron Lighting at
the Key West International Airport, and approval for the Mayor to
execute same, pending review by the County Attorney.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Toppino's, Inc. for
removal of existing sewer line road at the Key West International
Airport.
Board granted approval to extend hangar lease for Fred
Cabanas, at the Key West International Airport, on a month-to-
month basis, pending a new agreement for an additional five
years.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
~ Resolution No. 364-1992, and any other previous fee schedules
inconsistent herewith, and amending the Planning Department fee
schedule to include application fees for historic resources,
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pursuant to section 9.5-534 (B)2 of the Monroe County Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 529-1999
See Res. Book No. 144 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution supporting full
and expeditious re-establishment of Historic water flow that are
critical to the restoration of Florida Bay.
RESOLUTION NO. 530-1999
See Res. Book No. 144 which is incorporated herein by reference.
commissioner williams announced to the Board that she
had just received word from the White House that Monroe County ~
would be receiving $4,000,000 for wastewater treatment.
Motion carried unanimously, with Harvey not present.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Williams granting approval and authorizing execution
of the following six (6) items:
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Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Arnold's
Towing for the emergency removal of DV03A3035 located at MM 100,
Key Largo.
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Arnold's
Towing for the emergency removal of DV03A3034 located USCG
Station, Islamorada.
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Blue Water
Marine, Inc. for the emergency removal of DV03A2958, DV03A2961,
and DV03A2974 located in Boca Chica Bay.
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Blue Water
Marine, Inc. for the emergency removal of DV03A2963 located in
Boca Chica Bay.
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Blue Water
Marine, Inc. for the emergency removal of DV03A2951 located in
Boca Chica Bay.
Resolution and Amendment to Agreement between Monroe
County and Blue Water Marine for the emergency removal of
DV3A3018 located at Dry Tortugas National Park.
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RESOLUTION NO. 530A-1999
See Res. Book No. 144 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Motion carried unanimously, with Mayor Harvey not present.
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Mayor Harvey arrived at the meeting.
AIRPORTS
Monroe County Airport Director Peter Horton addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman granting approval for Gulfstream
International Airlines (continental connection) to rent office
space in the Terminal Building at the Key West International
Airport, on a month-to-month basis pending a lease agreement.
Motion carried unanimously, with Mayor Harvey not present.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Growth Management Director Tim McGarry informed the
Board that he had sent a letter to Mr. McDaniels of FEMA
concerning the counting of downstairs enclosures.
Mr. McGarry discussed a written report by Tom Simmons,
Code Enforcement Director on enforcement of the Vacation Rental
Ordinance dated September 21, 1999. Said document is
incorporated herein by reference.
Attorney Karen K. Cabanas of the firm of Morgan &
Hendrick updated the Board on legal issues as written the
memorandum dated October 13-14, 1999. Said document is
incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. McGarry briefed the Board on the Cesspool
Identification and Elimination Program.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded
by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the concept for
allocating up to $2.5 Million in grants for the replacement of
cesspools. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Freeman Yes
commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner williams Yes
Mayor Harvey Yes
Motion carried.
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Mr. Roberts updated the Board on the status of
Hurricane Irene.
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COMMISSIONERS'
ITEMS
commissioner Reich discussed with the Board her item
concerning the approval of a Resolution of the BOCC recognizing
the need to split the budget of the Monroe County Sheriff for
Fiscal Year 2000-2001 to provide separate millages for the cost
of services that benefit only unincorporated Monroe County
residents from the cost of services that provide a benefit
countywide; authorizing staff to take all steps necessary to
create a funding mechanism (MSTU, MCBU, MSTD) or to utilize
existing districts to reflect the millage split; and providing an
effective date. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Commissioner williams to postpone the item to the
January Board meeting in Key West. Roll call vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending section 15.5-18 (b) (1), concerning the
regulation of cesspits and unknown on-site wastewater treatment
system; Monroe County Code; Clarifying existing language;
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 Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to
adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 042-1999
See Ord. Book No. 53 which is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting
approval of the following two (2) items:
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and
Adventure Towing & Salvage for the removal of selected derelict
vessels n the Marathon area.
Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Bluewater
Marine for the removal of selected derelict vessels located in
the nearshore waters of the lower Keys that are a direct result
of Hurricane Georges.
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Roll call vote was unanimous.
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AIRPORTS
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Mayor Harvey to continue to the regularly scheduled meeting in
Key Largo Agenda the presentation of the new employee parking lot
at the Key West International Airport. Motion carried
unanimously.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Growth Management Director Tim McGarry addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution
of Grant Agreement #SP527 between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection intended to fund the
replacement of cesspits within unincorporated area of the Florida
Keys. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded
by Commissioner Reich to continue to the regularly scheduled
meeting in Key Largo the sanitary Wastewater Master Plan -
Discussion of final wastewater management alternatives including;
combined study area analysis; and concepts concerning funding and
financing wastewater management alternatives. Motion carried
unanimously. Marine Resources Director George Garrett and
Attorney Nick Mulick addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Williams that
the Board accept the recommendation of the Wastewater Task Force
to agenda the issue of how funding for individual sites are to be
ultimately approved by the Board and with public input. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to postpone to a future date the
presentation by the Planning Department on the Livable
CommuniKeys Program - a community-based planning initiative to be
led by the Comprehensive Planning team. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution to
adopt a Memorandum of Agreement between Monroe County and the
Historic Florida Keys Foundation, Inc. pursuant to section 9.5-
460(A) of the Monroe County Code. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 531-1999
See Res. Book No. 144 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
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commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Resolution approving
the appointment of members to the Historic Preservation
Commission as follows:
ADDointees
Residence
Dona Merritt *
Lucie Adams
David Ritz
Alice Allen *
Orlando Perez *
Big pine
Key West
Key Largo
Tavernier
Key Largo
* 2 year terms
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Harvey Yes
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See Res. Book No. 144 which is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Board postponed Agenda item G-1 regarding the Rural
Health Network report, "Lifelines - Medi-Van, the First 30
Days" - Mark Szurek; and Agenda item G-2 concerning Board action
on the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Committee on Affordable
Housing.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County
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Isabel C. Desantis /
Deputy Clerk