06/19/1996 Regular
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, June 19, 1996
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, Wilhelmina Harvey, Jack ~
London, Mary Kay Reich and Mayor Shirley Freeman. Also present
were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk;
James Hendrick, County Attorney; James Roberts, County
Administrator; County Staff, members of the Press and Radio; and
the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner London granting approval of the Additions,
Corrections and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of a Mayor's Proclamation proclaiming
June 17 through June 23, 1996 as Hurricane Awareness Week.
Presentation of a Mayor's Proclamation recognizing
June 22 and June 23, 1996, as "Amateur Radio Weekend".
Employee of the Month Award was presented to Jim
Shimkus, Marathon Airport Manager, Community Services Division,
for the month of March, 1996.
County Administrator announced that the County received
three National Association of County Awards for the Bayshore
Respite Program, Refuge of Last Resort Plan, and Memorandum of
Understanding Program with United States Navy Medical.
Ty symrowski, Planning Manager of Florida Department of
Community Affairs Florida Keys Field Office, introduced Christine
stretesky, Assistant General Counsel for Florida Department of
Community Affairs.
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BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement #96EM-6U-11-54-10-044, between Monroe County and
Florida Department of Community Affairs concerning Emergency
Management Assistance for FY 1995/1996.
Board granted approval to purchase two-way radio
equipment for Phase 2 of the UHF FM Communications System,
through EMS County Grant #C9544, in an amount not to exceed
$206,641.76.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
submission of a Waste Tire Grant Application to the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection for FY 97.
RESOLUTION NO. 218-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
submission of a Litter & Marine Debris Prevention Grant
Application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
for FY 97.
RESOLUTION NO. 219-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
submission of the Recycling and Education Grant Application to
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for FY 97.
RESOLUTION NO. 220-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval for Coral Shores High School to
close US1 in Tavernier, from MM 91.5 to MM 92.5 (starting at
Barnett Bank to Harry's Place) for the annual Homecoming Parade
on November 15, 1996, and authorized the Mayor to execute a
Florida Department of Transportation Request for Temporary
Closing/Special Use of State Road form.
Board approved a request from the Marathon Chamber of
Commerce for use of Sombrero Beach on July 4, 1996, from 8 a.m.
to midnight, for the annual 4th of July Celebration to include
selling and consumption of beer; also, allowing the Marathon
Chamber of Chamber to provide cleanup in lieu of customary
cleanup fee, per staff recommendations.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County and Mowrey Elevator
Service, Inc., to add inspection and maintenance service for the
two elevators located within the new Sheriff's Administration
Building to the existing Contract Agreement for inspection and
maintenance of County elevators.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order #1 for Contract between Monroe County and J. A.
LaRocco Enterprise, Inc., for Roadway Drainage Improvements Phase
IV, decreasing the contract in the amount of $100.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order #2 for Contract between Monroe County and J. A.
LaRocco Enterprise, Inc., for Boca Chica Paved Pathway, adding an
18 day time extension and decreasing the contract in the amount
of $1,409.30.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
execution of a Highway Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the
Florida Department of Transportation for the Craig Key
Landscaping Project No. 90050-3507.
RESOLUTION NO. 221-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Change Order #1 for Contract between Monroe County and D. L.
Porter Construction, Inc., Islamorada Library Project, in the
increased amount of $19,779.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Globe Aviation Service,
for office space at the Marathon Airport.
Board granted approval to purchase one Air Rescue Fire
Fighting Vehicle for the Marathon Airport, from Emergency One, in
the amount of $110,500.00.
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for
Proposals for a refreshment center on the first floor of the
Marathon Airport Terminal.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Joint Participation Agreement Termination between Monroe County
and Florida Department of Transportation for Agreement #6826675.
Board granted approval to rescind Federal Express lease
for space at the Key West International Airport approved by the
Board on October 18, 1995.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
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Purchase/Service Order No. 95/96-11R, between Monroe County and
Greiner, Inc., for the Key West International Airport Stormwater
Drainage Improvement Project/East Apron.
Board granted approval of a revision to the Monroe
County Public Library Policies section 25.9.1 (loan period for
books). Revision to be: Materials may be renewed by telephone.
Board granted approval of the Emergency Preparedness
Plan for Monroe County Social Services.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP) Modification
of Subgrant budget between Monroe County and National Council on
the Aging, Inc., Subgrant #0-5099-5-00-81-5512, to decrease
enrolle wages/fringes in the amount of $2,700.00 for FY 95/96.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
Community Care for Disabled Adults Grant Application between
Monroe County and Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative
Services AND execution of Contract No. KG-009 between Monroe
County and Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative
Services, providing funding for the Community Care for Disabled
Adults Program.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the
following contracts between Monroe County and the Alliance on
Aging:
Contract No. HC-972, 1996/97 Home Care for the Elderly
Contract (fixed rate), awarding $18,129.00 for case
management of the clients enrolled in the Home Care for
the Elderly Program.
1996/97 Medicaid Waiver Memorandum of Agreement setting
a spending authority in the amount of $206,994.00 for
the 2176 Home and Community Based Services Waiver.
Contract No. KG-697, 1996/97 Alzheimers Disease
Initiative Contract, awarding continuation funding in
the amount of $53,711.00 for the Alzheimer's Disease
Initiative Program.
Contract No. KG-651E, 1996/97 Community Care for the
Elderly Contract, awarding funding in the amount of
$544,221.00 for the Community Care for the Elderly
Program.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Preliminary/Letter Contract No. 2A-PY'96-02-00, between Monroe
County and South Florida Employment and Training Consortium
(SFETC) for intake and liaison services for the 1997 program year
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(7/1/96 - 6/30/97).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Contract No. B95030 between Monroe County and
Florida Department of Environmental Protection-Boating
Improvement Fund, for derelict vessel removal 1995/96. This
amendment is a list of actual vessels removed.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Marine Projects Coordinator to sign Permit Applications for
Marine Projects related to Channel Marking, No Wake Zones,
Derelict Vessel Removal and Artificial Reefs.
RESOLUTION NO. 222-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County, the City of Key
West, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection-
Boating Improvement Fund, for the Garrison Bight Bathroom
Facilities.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Florida
Department of Environmental Protection-Boating Improvement Fund,
for the installation of Aids to Navigation in Sugarloaf Channel.
Board granted approval to remove surplus items from
inventory and dispose of same, advertise for bids, and accept
trade-in proposal on pressure washers. Said list incorporated
herein by reference.
Board granted approval to renew Property Insurance with
Royal Insurance Company for amended policy term, at a premium in
the amount of $136,211.00.
Board granted approval to advertise Request for
Proposals for Municipal Service District property and casualty
insurance.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Maintenance Contract between Monroe County and IPL Systems, for
service to the 8mm tape drive used for the AS/400 computer
system, in the amount of $1,380.00 per year.
Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing on
July 17, 1996 to amend the Law Library Fund #103.
Board granted approval to spend Parks & Recreation
Impact Fees for Big Coppitt Key Playground for the purchase and
installation of playground equipment, fencing and improvements to
site drainage, in the total amount of $35,000.00.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item #I).
RESOLUTION NO. 223-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item #2) .
RESOLUTION NO. 224-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item #3) .
RESOLUTION NO. 225-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item #4).
RESOLUTION NO. 226-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item #5) .
RESOLUTION NO. 227-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to Rescind
Resolution No. 206-1996 (Schedule Item #6) .
RESOLUTION NO. 228-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item #7).
RESOLUTION NO. 229-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item #8).
RESOLUTION NO. 230-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item #9).
RESOLUTION NO. 231-1996
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See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 194-1996 (Schedule Item #10) .
RESOLUTION NO. 232-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item #11).
RESOLUTION NO. 233-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution to rescind
Resolution No. 203-1996 (Schedule Item #12).
RESOLUTION NO. 234-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item #13).
RESOLUTION NO. 235-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item #14) .
RESOLUTION NO. 236-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item #15).
RESOLUTION NO. 237-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item #16) .
RESOLUTION NO. 238-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item #17).
RESOLUTION NO. 239-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item #18).
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RESOLUTION NO. 240-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item #19) .
RESOLUTION NO. 241-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item #20).
RESOLUTION NO. 242-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending
Resolution No. 395-1996 (Schedule Item #21).
RESOLUTION NO. 243-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to spend Parks and Recreation
Impact Fees for Bernstein Park for the installation of softball
field, soccer field, basketball court, picnic area, observation
platform, bicycle path, restrooms, irrigation system, parking
lots, sod and landscaping.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Contractual Agreement between Monroe County and the South Florida
Employment and Training Consortium for Title lIB Summer Youth
Employment and Training Program.
Board granted approval for the Marathon wild Bird
Rescue, a non-profit organization, to use Sombrero Beach to hold
a fundraiser on July 21, 1996 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., including
the consumption and sale of beer and food, and to waive cleanup
and user fees.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Medicaid Provider Agreement between Monroe County and Unisys,
Inc., for continued enrollment in the Florida Medicaid Program.
Board granted approval of a grant application between
Monroe County and the National Council on the Aging, Inc./SCSEP
PY1996/97i July 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997 and adopted the
fOllowing Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated
Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 244-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 245-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 246-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Subgrant Agreement between Monroe County and the National Council
on the Aging, Inc./SCSEP PY 1996/97; July 1, 1996 to June 30,
1997.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal add-on #1).
RESOLUTION NO. 247-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal add-on #2).
RESOLUTION NO. 248-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Verbal add-on #3).
RESOLUTION NO. 249-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds (Verbal add-on #4).
RESOLUTION NO. 250-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County and Islamorada A11-
Tackle Bonefish Tournament covering the Islamorada All-Tackle
Bonefish Tournament event allocated under the Fishing Umbrella,
in an amount not to exceed $2,900.00, to change dates of the
event to October 14 through October 18, 1996.
CONSENT AGENDA/BULK APPROVALS
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
extension of Contract #SP333 between Monroe County and the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, providing an
additional $125,000.00 to complete an assessment of the
capability of a variety of domestic wastewater treatment systems
(package plants) to meet a nutrient reduction standard.
Board granted approval of fifteen (15) Affordable
Housing Deed Restrictions, nine (9) transfers of buildable land
to Monroe County by Warranty Deed, and nine covenants restricting
the property owner to having one dwelling unit on two contiguous
lots:
Warranty Deed between Timothy R. and Jacqueline L.
Hampson and Monroe County, Lot 7, Block 14, Palm Villa
Subdivision, Lida R. Calkins et al Subdivision, Lot 1,
Section 23, as recorded in PB 1, Page 89 of the Public
Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Timothy R. and Jacqueline L.
Hampson and Monroe County, Lot 7, Block 7, Palma Sola
Subdivision, PB 1, Page 115 of the Public Records of Monroe
County.
Warranty Deed between Lawrence E. and Bertha A. Hannon
and Monroe County, Lot 17, Block 6, Revised Plat of
Torch Key Estates, PB 4, Page 40 of the Public Records of
Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Lawrence E. and Bertha A. Hannon
and Monroe County, Lot 7, Block 6, Revised Plat of Torch Key
Estates, PB 4, Page 40 of the Public Records of Monroe
County.
Warranty Deed between Lawrence E. and Bertha A. Hannon
and Monroe County, Lot 18, Block 6, Revised Plat of Torch
Key Estates, PB 4, Page 40 of the Public Records of
Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Wilson and Maria Rodriguez and Monroe
County, Lot 6, Block 25, Palm Villa, Big Pine Key, Lida R.
Caulkins, Sec.23, Township 66 South, Range 29 East, PB 1,
Page 89 of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Wilson and Maria Rodriguez and Monroe
County, Lot 5, Block 25, Palm Villa, Big Pine Key, Lida R.
Caulkins, Sec. 23, Township 66 South, Range 29 East, PB 1,
Page 89 of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Keith and Mary L. Burkman and Monroe
County, Lot 2, Block 5, Torch Key Estates, PB 4, Page 30, of
the Public Records of Monroe County.
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Warranty Deed between Keith and Mary L. Burkman and Monroe
County, Lot 1, Block 5, Torch Key Estates, PB 4, Page 30, of
the Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Keith and Mary L. Burkman and Monroe
County, Lot 10, Block 40, pine Crest Subdivision, PB 1, Page
131, of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Keith and Mary L. Burkman and Monroe
County, Lot 11, Block 40, Pine Crest Subdivision, PB 1, Page
131, of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Robert H. Hirsch and Monroe County,
Lot 11, Block 2, pine Key Yacht Club Estates, PB 6, Page 98,
of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Robert H. Hirsch and Monroe County,
Lot 25, Block 3, Revised Plat of Torch Key Estates, PB 4,
Page 40, of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Thomas A. Norby and Monroe County, Lot
2, Block 11, Palm Villa, PB 1, Page 89, of the Public
Records of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between James B. and Mary D. Humelsine and
Monroe County, Lot 15, Square 10, Palm villa, PB 1, Page 89
of the Public Reords of Monroe County.
Warranty Deed between Charles Augustus and Monroe County,
Lots 1, 2, Block 10, Palma Sola Subdivision, PB 1, Page 115
of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Carol M. Halverson, Lot
3, Coral Shores Subdivision, Plantation Key, PB 3, Page 2,
of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Henry C. Hendel,
Trustee, RE#0087100-601, Sec. 28, Twp. 61S, Range 39E, Lot
20, Key Largo, PB 1, Page 68, of the Public Records of
Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Randolph D. Wall,
RE#00414230, Sec. 18, Twp. 63S, Range 38E, Lot 19, Block 8,
Plantation Beach SUbdivision, Plantation Key, PB 2, Page 76,
of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Greg Kearsley,
RE#00453800, Sec. 28, Twp. 61S, Range 39E, Lot 11, Block 2,
Silver Lake Park Subdivision, Key Largo, PB 4, Page 95, of
the Public Records of Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Paul Turick, Jr.,
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RE#004621000000, Sec. 05, Twp. 63, Range 38, Lot 3, Block 4,
Plantation Key, PB 3, Page 182, of the Public Records of
Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, John Michael De1lanos,
RE#00410502020100, Sec. 13, Twp. 63, Range 37, Lot 3, Block,
34, Venetian Shores Subdivision, Plantation Key, PB 7, Page
18, of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Terry and Brooks W.
Thommes, RE#0027858000000, Sec. 23, Twp. 66, Range 29, Lot 2
and 33' of 3, Block 7, Palm Villa SUbdivision, Big pine Key,
PB 1351, Page 2345 of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Shane M. and Tracey
Sweeting, RE#00279190, Sec. 23, Twp. 66S, Range 29, Lot 8,
Block 10, Palm Villa SUbdivision, Big Pine Key, PB 1, Page
89, of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Habitat for Humanity,
RE#00370120-000000, Sec. 24, Twp. 65, Range 33, Lot 13,
Block 30, Crains SUbdivision, Grassy Key, PB 1, Page 51, of
the Public Records of Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Charles Roswell,
RE#0012600-000113, Sec. 35, Twp. 67, Range 25, Lot 13, Block
46, Maloney SUbdivision, Stock Island, PB 1, Page 55, of the
Public Records of Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Charles Roswell,
RE#0012600-000110, Sec. 35, Twp. 67, Range 25, Lot 10, Block
46, Maloney Subdivision, Stock Island, PB 1, Page 55, of the
Public Records of Monroe County.
Affordable Housing deed Restriction, Charles Roswell,
RE#00126100-000111, Sec. 35, Twp. 67, Range 25, Lot 11,
Block 46, Maloney Subdivision, Stock Island, PB 1, Page 55,
of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Charles Roswell,
RE#00126100-000108, Sec. 35, Twp. 67, Range 25, Lot 8, Block
46, Maloney SUbdivision, Stock Island, PB 1, Page 55, of the
Public Records of Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Charles Roswell,
RE#00126100-000112, Sec. 35, Twp. 67, Range 25, Lot 12,
Block 46, Maloney Subdivision, Pine & Palm Condo. Trailer
Park, Stock Island, PB 1, Page 55, of the Public Records of
Monroe County.
Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Andrew and Carol Samul,
RE#00295290, Sec. 4, Twp. 66, Range 29, Lot 8, Block 58,
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Port Pine Heights Subdivision, Big pine Key, PB 4, Page 167,
of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Restrictive Covenant, James B. and Mary D. Humelsine, Lots 5
and 6, Green Turtle Beach Amended Plat, PB 4, Page 73 of the
Public Records of Monroe County.
Restrictive Covenant, R. H. and E. K. Robillard, Lots 1 and
2, Block 1, winston Park, PB 4, Page 104, of the Public
Records of Monroe County.
Restrictive Covenant, Robert W. and Elizabeth G. Halgren,
Lots 25 and 26, Block 5, Plat Book 3, Page 94, of the Public
Records of Monroe County.
Restrictive Covenant, Kenneth J. Neuman, RE#'s 0027037000700
and 0027037000701, Sec. 22, Township 66, Range 29, PB 5,
Page 26, of the Public Records of Monroe County.
Restrictive Covenant, Mario and Ruth Mederos, Lots 511 and
512, Port Largo Fifth Addition, PB 6, Page 109, of the
Public Records of Monroe County.
Restrictive Covenant, Florian Hausmann, Lots 14, 15, 18 and
19, Block 12, Angler's Park, Key Largo, Sec. 14, Township 61
South, Range 39 East, PB 1, Page 159, of the Public Records
of Monroe County.
Restrictive Covenant, Florian Hausmann, Lots 1, 2, 10 and
11, Block 13, Angler's Park, Key, Largo, Sec. 14, Township
61 South, Range 39 East, PB 1, Page 159, of the Public
Records of Monroe County.
Restrictive Covenant, Richard L. and Debra J. Knodle, Lots
1, 2, 3, Block 1, Gulfstream Shores SUbdivision, Key Largo,
Sec. 29, Township 60, Range 40 East, PB 3, Page 61, of the
Public Records of Monroe County.
Restrictive Covenant, Jeffrey and Joan Nolan, Lots 2 and 3,
Block 21, Cudjoe Gardens Subdivision, 8th Addition, Sec. 30,
Township 66 South, Range 28 East, PB 7, Page 16, of the
Public Records of Monroe County.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving an
exemption from the Nonresidential Permit Allocation System for
Lower Florida Keys Health System for property located at 29755
U.S.1, Section 27, Township 66 South, Range 29 East, Tallahassee
Meridian, Big pine Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 251-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval of a variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance for placement of a limited bath facility below
the base flood elevation for Don & Susan Broyles, on Lot 4, Block
3, Kahiki Harbor, Key Largo.
Board granted approval of a variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance for placement of a limited bath facility below
the base flood elevation for Carol & Robert D'Anella, on Lot 9,
Block 2, Twin Lakes, Key Largo.
Board granted approval of a variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance for placement of a limited bath facility below
the base flood elevation for Ken Adams, on Lot 1, Block 21, Coco
Plum, Fat Deer Key.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Extension of Time for Joint Participation Agreement Contract No.
AC328, between Monroe County and Florida Department of
Transportation, from June 30, 1996 to June 30, 1997. The
extension will permit completion of transportation impact fee
report, loading and parking standards study, and traffic impact
reports being conducted by the County's consultant transportation
engineers.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of Mayor Freeman's appointment
of Sara stites to the Monroe County Arts Council, filling the
vacancy in District 4 due to the resignation of Carlos Rojas.
Board adopted the following Resolution in recognition
of the late Glynn Archer, Jr.
RESOLUTION NO. 252-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Harvey's
reappointment of Pam Martin to the Marine and Port Advisory
Committee.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Section 2-282, Subsections (a) and (b); revising the
membership of the County Arts council; providing for
severability; providing for the repeal of Ordinances inconsistent
herewith; providing for incorporation in the Monroe County Code
of Ordinances; and providing for an effective date.
Board adopted the following Resolution designating the
month of July, 1996, as Veterans and Military Awareness Month in
Monroe County.
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RESOLUTION NO. 253-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board authorized travel expenses not to exceed
$1,000.00 for members of the Committee on the Status of Women to
attend the National Association of Commissions for Women at the
Eden Roc Hotel in Miami Beach, July 10 to 14, 1996.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
lease Agreement between Monroe County on behalf of the Duck Key
Security District and Wayne Rice for property located at 416
Harbour Drive, Duck Key, in the monthly amount of $375.00,
subject to legal sufficiency.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Douglass'
appointment of Albert "Sonny" Appel to the Duck Key Security
District Advisory Board, to fulfill the term of Charles Casella.
Said term to expire on 6/19/97.
Board granted approval for leasing and possible future
purchase of a satellite phone for communication use.
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 $2,000.00; Guillermo Marcovici,
in the amount of $300.00; Leslie Morgan, in the amount of
$300.00.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY'S, Tegan Slaton, in the amount of
$888.75; Marci Rose, in the amount of $2,424.04; Stephen
Isherwood, in the amount of $1,277.25; Margaret T. Mills, in the
amount of $2,625.00; Maria Betancourt, in the amount of
$3,183.75; Manuel Garcia, in the amount of $2,771.25; Bonnie
Helms, in the amount of $877.50.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY'S - CONFLICT, Marci Rose, in the
amount of $525.32; Natural Law, Inc., in. the amount of $1,383.75;
Charles Everett, in the amount of $3,885.00; Maria Betancourt, in
the amount of $1,375.00; Tegan Slaton, in the amount of $742.50;
W. J. Heffernan, Jr., in the amount of $350.00.
TRAVEL EXPENSES, Witness Travel, in the amount of $5,404.65.
COURT REPORTERS, Associated Court Reporters, in the amount
of $3,223.00; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $560.25;
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Soon Schunot, in the amount of $223.50; Vicki Lynn Doty, in the
amount of $140.70; Nichols & Hardy, in the amount of $90.00; Amy
Landry, in the amount of $1,526.75; Jack Bensoner, in the amount
of $240.00; Tonasz Gadomski, in the amount of $25.00; Anne M.
Sage, in the amount of $520.00.
REGULAR WITNESS FEES, witness Payroll, in the amount of
$414.00.
EXTRADITION, Richard Roth, in the amount of $1,910.68.
OTHER EXPENSES, Louis Spallone, in the amount of $3,500.00;
witness LOdging, in the amount of $1,634.49; State of Florida, in
the amount of $106.35.
COURT INTERPRETERS, Marianele Herrera, in the amount of
$200.00; J. R. Alayon, in the amount of $355.00; Basia
Dziewanoski, in the amount of $25.00; William Waddell, in the
amount of $450.00; Jose Menendez, in the amount of $565.00;
Rejean Clement, in the amount of $85.00; AT&T Language Line
Service, in the amount of $50.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of
$50.00; Juan Borges, in the amount of $35.00; Rev. Julia Seward,
in the amount of $60.00; Lena Allen, in the amount of $25.00;
Jose Estevez, in the amount of $25.00.
MISC. EXPENSES - ALL, Dep. W. Allen, in the amount of $5.00;
George Wielander, in the amount of $191.40.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (100), #158-160, in the
amount of $65,970.00
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND (002), #639-#642, in the
amount of $51,531.15
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND (101), #1674-#1678, in the amount of
$251,737.68
ROAD AND BRIDGE OPERATING (102), #964-#967, in the amount of
$279,557.56
LAW LIBRARY FUND (103), #529-#531, in the amount of
$1,030.35
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (115-121), #1008-#1012, in the
amount of $953,332.03
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (130-134), #243-#245, in
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the amount of $10,423.98
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS (145,146,141), #912-#915, in the amount
of $257,019.55
TRANSLATOR FUND/E911 ENHANCEMENT FEE (142), #582-#584, in
the amount of $25,104.16
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (144), #335-#337, in the amount
of $6,144.44
PLANNING,BUILDING,& CODE ENFORCEMENT/
PARKS & BEACHES UNINCORPORATED (147,148) #632-#635, in the
amount of $231,700.06
VENETIAN SHORES SPEC RD DIST &
DUCK KEY SECURITY (149/152), #122, in the amount of
$5,244.86
MONROE COUNTY LOCAL HOUSING ASSIST. (153), #1091-1094, in
the amount of $29,980.98
COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301/304), #860-#863, in the amount of
$328,121.79
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND (401), #662-#665, in the amount of
$15,993.73
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND (403/404), #1035-1047,
in the amount of $281,366.82
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS (414), #523-#526, in the amount of
$1,128,733.07
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND (501), #4366-#4370, in the amount
of $77,115.64
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #361691-263470, in the amount of
$7,260,120.48
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INS FUND (502), #834-#839, in the amount
of $306,154.28
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND & FLEET MANAGEMENT FUND (503/504),
#430-#433, in the amount of $165,480.93
FL TRUST FUND (600,601), #1128-1129, in the amount of
$49,851.17
Board approved the County Commission Meeting Minutes of
April 17 and 18, 1996.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 145-1996 and authorizing the execution of a
revised Highway Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the Florida
Department of Transportation for the Craig Key Landscaping
Project No. 90050-3507.
RESOLUTION NO. 254-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution renaming the
Monroe County Environmental Management Division to the Monroe
County Solid Waste Management Division.
RESOLUTION NO. 255-1996
See Res. Book No. 130, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Settlement Agreement in the case of Quality Inn Resort of
Marathon vs. Monroe County, Case No. 10079CA18.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
establishing certain rules of conduct (Bernstein Park) and
operational procedure by providing for restrictions on alcoholic
beverages; posting of signs regarding drug possession and
exchange; hours of operation; procedures for use for special
events; assemblies and other recreational activities; 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.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
establishing certain rules of conduct (Big Coppitt Park) and
operational procedure by providing for restrictions on alcoholic
beverages; posting of signs regarding drug possession and
exchange; hours of operation; procedures for use for special
events; assemblies and other recreational activities; 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.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
establishing certain rules of conduct (Bay Point Park) and
operational procedure by providing for restrictions on alcoholic
beverages; posting of signs regarding drug possession and
exchange; hours of operation; procedures for use for special
events, assemblies and other recreational activities; providing
for severability; providing for the repeal of all ordinances
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inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the
Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing for an effective
date.
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance
establishing certain rules of conduct (Wilhelmina Harvey Park)
and operational procedure by providing for restrictions on
alcoholic beverages; posting of signs regarding drug possession
and exchange; hours of operation; procedures for use for special
events, assemblies and other recreational activities; 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.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of two
Release of Mortgages on Lot 2, Block 8, and Lot 22, Block 9,
Harris Ocean Park Estates, First Addition, recorded in Plat Book
4 Page 139 of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, said
mortgages being for the rehabilitation of rental dwelling units
on said property.
Board granted approval of the Orders of Determination
of Vested Rights promulgated by the Vested Rights Hearing Officer
for commercial development projects pursuant to the Vested Rights
Hearing held on April 18, 1996.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Settlement Agreement between Monroe County and Franklin R. and
James E. Atwell, in Circuit Court Case No. 93-385-CA-18,
regarding the expiration of County Building Permit No. 92-1-5266.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Employment Agreement Amendment between Monroe County and County
Attorney James T. Hendrick, on a month-to-month basis, until
superseded by a new employment contract.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Public Works Director, Dent Pierce, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval to re-advertise for bids
for contracted uniform service for the Public Works Division.
Motion carried unanimously.
County Engineer, Dave Koppel; Planning Manager of
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Florida Department of Community Affairs for the Florida Keys, Ty
Symrowskij and County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, addressed the
Board. After Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval of
the Report on the development of County Parks. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. pierce addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting
approval of a permit for incidental to right-of-way maintenance,
Permit #FTS-MON-2, on County maintained roads including $7,500 in
mitigation to the Key Largo Hammocks state Botanical Site.
Motion carried unanimously.
County Administrator, James Roberts, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval to use Impact Fees to
upgrade the air conditioning system at the Main Detention
Facility. Motion carried unanimously.
commissioner London excused himself from the meeting.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Commissioner Harvey and Mr. Roberts addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to approve the following two items:
Resolution waiving any conflict of interest for Scott
Marr, as General Manager of Marina Del Mar, doing business with
Fishing Tournaments (The Coconuts Dolphin Tournament) funded in
part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 256-1996
See Res. Book No. 130 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution waiving any conflict of interest for Herbert
Spiegel, doing business with Fishing Tournaments (The Cheeca
Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament and the George Bush/Cheeca
Lodge Bonefish Tournament) funded in part by the Monroe County
Tourist Development Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 257-1996
See Res. Book No. 130 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Roll call vote was unanimous, with Commissioner London not
present.
Commissioner London returned to the meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of the
following Ordinance adding Section 6-16.1 (12) establishing the
general requirements for roofing materials, applications,
accessories, roof mounted equipment and inspections applicable in
the unincorporated areas of Monroe County; Providing for the
repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for
severability; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County
Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective date. There was
no public input. Growth Management Director, Bob Herman,
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and
seconded by Commissioner Douglass to adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 031-1996
See Ord. Book No. 39 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of the
following Ordinance clarifying that a Monroe County parking
ticket may be issued for illegally parking in parking spaces
reserved for the disabled; Creating Section 11-9, Monroe County
Code, in order to provide that the Board of County Commissioners
may by Resolution restrict or prohibit the parking of vehicles
along portions of county roads and at certain congested areas,
and at night, and may by Resolution restrict or prohibit the
parking of trucks with one ton or more capacity along county
roads in areas designated Improved Subdivision or Residential
Suburban, and further providing a $20.00 civil penalty for
violations; creating Section 11-10, Monroe County Code, in order
to direct that the Monroe County Clerk of the Court furnish the
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles with a computer
readable list of all persons with three or more outstanding
county parking tickets or one or more tickets for disabled
parking space violations; Providing that the Monroe County Tax
Collector may not issue license plates or revalidation stickers
to persons with three or more outstanding county parking tickets
until a receipt from the Clerk of Court is presented showing that
the ticket fines have been paid and further providing that the
Clerk of the Court and the Tax Collector are each entitled to ten
percent of the amounts so collected to cover their costs;
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 Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to adopt
the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 032-1996
See Ord. Book No. 39 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of the
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following Ordinance amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 031-1988
in order to add Municipal Service Taxing District 5 (Snake Creek
North to South Bay Harbor Drive and Lobster Lane) to the Lower
and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance 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. Public Safety Director, Reggie paros; Robert McPeak,
representing the Tavernier Fire Department, Art French,
representing District #1 Board of Governors, and County
Administrator, James Roberts addressed the Board. After Board
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Douglass to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 033-1996
See Ord. Book No. 39 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass that all non-emergency changes in equipment
require Board approval. Roll call vote was unanimous.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of the
following Ordinance creating a boating restricted area (slow
speed/minimum wake zone) for Vaca Cut, Marathon; Providing for
definitions; Providing that Monroe County agrees to hold the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection harmless from any
liability incurred from the negligent posting of boating
restricted markers; Providing for penalties for violations;
Providing for exemptions; Providing for severability; Providing
for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing
for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and
providing an effective date. Key Colony Beach Vice-Mayor, Art
French; Roger Holland, Richard G. Fortmann, and Samuel Watson,
addressed the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 034-1996
See Ord. Book No. 39 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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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 Mayor Freeman, commissioner London,
Commissioner French and Chairman Douglass. Absent was
Commissioner Ha1enza.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner French granting approval to terminate the contract
with CBI/Equifax for mail return/address search service and
authorization for the Public Safety Director to provide the
required 30 day notice. Motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Halenza not present.
commissioner French discussed the Length of Service
Award Program.
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.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of a Proclamation and Plaudits to our
three (3) Monroe County Public High Schools with sports champions
who have earned academic B averages.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Land Use Counsel, Bob Apgar, updated the Board on the
18 Mile Stretch and the proposed settlement agreement.
Mr. Apgar updated the Board on the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan and the need to conduct an Economic Feasibility Study.
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner
London authorizing Mr. Apgar to proceed with the Economic
Feasibility Study in an amount not to exceed $25,000. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
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LAND AUTHORITY ITEMS SITTING AS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Executive Director of the Land Authority, Mark Rosch,
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing
execution of an Agreement for the Purchase of Lands for Landmark
Equity Corp. concerning Block 2, Lots 29 and 30, Hibiscus Park
Subdivision, Key Largo RE#507720 and 507730. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval and authorizing execution
of an Agreement for the Purchase of Lands for Block 3, Lots 1 and
2; Block 4, Lots 2 and 7; Block 5, Lots 2, 3, and 17; Block 9,
Lot 12; Block 10, Lot 10; Block 12, Lots 7 and 15 of Koehns
subdivision 0 Big Pine Key; and
Block A, Lots 19 and 20; Block B, Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 13,
and 14; Block 0, Lot 13; Block E, Lots 8,15, and 16; Block F,
Lots 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 11, 15, 18; Block H, Lots 9, 10, 15, 16, 19,
and 20; Block K, Lots 8, 11, 12, 13, 14 of pine Heights
Subdivision on Big Pine Key; and
Block 2, Lots 19, 20, 21, 22; and 22; and Block 3, Lot
26 of Pine Ridge Subdivision on Big Pine Key.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Charles Causey and James M. Harvey, representing
Florida Bay Initiative, Inc., addressed the Board concerning the
18 Mile Stretch.
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman, updated the
Board on public hearings held by the Governor's Office,
Mr. Herman updated the Board on the Federal Emergency
Management Agency. Eugene Shinkevich, representing the Florida
Keys citizens Coalition addressed the Board.
Mr. Herman introduced Todd Leachman, of the Florida
Department of Transportation who made a presentation to the Board
on the 1996 Short Range Component of the Florida 2020
Transportation Plan.
Mr. Herman introduced Raj Shanmugam of the firm of
Barton & Aschman Associates who made a presentation to the Board
of the Annual Assessment of Public Facility Capacity for 1996.
Planning Director, Timothy McGarry, addressed the Board. Motion
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was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by Commissioner
London granting approval of the Annual Assessment of Public
Facility Capacity for 1996. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Harvey discussed with the Board approval
for representation before state and Federal Government by Doug
Moody and Robert Reyes of the firm of Bateman Graham, PA of
Tallahassee, Florida. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Reich to enter into a Contract of
employment with Messrs. Doug Moody and Robert Reyes of the firm
of Bateman Graham, PA to represent Monroe County before the
Administration Commission and various state and Federal agencies.
The details of contract will be worked out by the County
Administrator and County Attorney and be brought back before the
Board for final approval. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Gary Redwine, President of the Coppitt/Johnsonvi11e
Homeowners Association addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt
the following Resolution to provide notice that they will
consider the advisability of closing the end of 4th street,
GU1fside, Big Coppitt. Public Works Director, Dent Pierce, and
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, addressed the Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 258-1996
See Res. Book No. 130 which is incorporated herein by reference.
The following individuals addressed the Board
concerning the name change of Marathon to Marathon Key:
Betty Vail, Charles E. Kanter, Gail Swanson, Joan
Manges, Richie Moretti, representing the Marathon Old Town
Merchant's Association; Carlos Rojas, John 0, Ghee, representing
the Marathon Key Economic Development Committee; Brian C.
Schmitt, representing the Marathon Key Economic Development
Committee; Rick Benninghove, representing Buccaneer Resort;
Shelley Martin-Vegue, George Neugent, Max Bayard, Bettye Chaplin,
and Lynn Mapes, representing the Marathon Key Economic
Development Committee. After Board discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner London
reaffirming the Board's previous vote. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
MISCELLANEOUS
Don Looper, Board Member of the Monroe County Arts
Council, updated the Board on the Council's progress.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
commissioner Douglass discussed with the Board current
code enforcement of particular sections of the sign ordinance
which are being discussed and redrafted as part of the new
proposed sign ordinance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass directing Code
Enforcement to give the lowest priority to enforcement of certain
sections of the code concerning signs. After consideration, the
motion was withdrawn.
Richie Moretti, representing the Marathon Old Town
Merchants Association and Charles Causey, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey appointing commissioner Douglass as the
Board's representative to the Committee working on revisions to
the sign ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner London recommending that Code Enforcement give
the lowest priority to enforcement of section 9.5-403(b) (9) (18)
excluding parking areas, rights-of-way, required setbacks,
required open space, bufferyards and enforcing of handicap areas
and loading zones. Roll call vote was unanimous.
community services Director, Peter Horton, addressed
the Board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution denying a Land Use District Map Amendment changing the
Land Use Designation for the John J. and J. Leslie Brier property
legally described as Lots 1 through 18, Block 27, Sands
Subdivision, Big pine Key, Monroe County, Florida from Improved
Subdivision (IS) to Urban Residential Mobile Home District (URM).
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Reich that this matter be continued and abated
pending the enactment of a Map Amendment consistent with the
requested re-zoning. Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Office of Management and Budget Director/ Acting
Director of Information Systems, John Carter, updated the Board
on Monroe County's Internet.
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CONSENT AGENDA / BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval to declare four (4)
Hydro1ab Datasonde 3 water monitoring devices as "Surplus" under
274.05, F.S. and to transfer ownership to the Florida Department
of Environmental Protection, Marine Research Institute. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner London to deny the issuance of a refund check in the
amount of $415 to curtis Kruer for permit application fee paid by
personal check on April 15, 1996 for Permit No. 961-642. Motion
carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman, discussed with
the Board an editorial in the Miami Herald regarding building
permits in Big pine Key. County Attorney, James T. Hendrick,
addressed the Board.
Mr. Hendrick updated the Board on the following legal
issues: Big pine Joint Venture/Mariner's Resort; Sunshine Key;
Coconut Grove Bank/Stuart Marr; Hall's Resort; Vacation Rentals;
Dowsett; McDonald's/Tradewinds Plaza vs. Monroe County/Commercial
ROGO; Plaza Associates at Ocean Reef, and the Atwoods
litigations.
Mr. Hendrick also discussed a court ruling reversal
concerning the county's noise ordinance. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass
authorizing the County Attorney to participate in the appeal to
be filed by the State. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hendrick discussed the Drossell litigation
concerning vacation rentals.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey granting approval to advertise an Ordinance
authorizing the issuance of county parking tickets for vehicles
parked in the u.S. #1 Right-Of-Way that are also in violation of
section 337.406(1), F.S. (prohibiting the commercial use of state
right-of-way); Providing for enforcement and a noncriminal
penalty of twenty dollars; 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. Motion carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Reich discussed with the Board Code
Enforcement ceasing all activity with regard to downstairs
enclosures (including pending cases before hearing officer) until
such time as negotiations are completed with the Federal
Emergency Management Association (FEMA). Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey directing
Code Enforcement to cease citing of downstairs enclosures pending
negotiations with FEMA. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Douglass No
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner London No
Commissioner Reich Yes
Mayor Freeman No
Motion failed.
commissioner London discussed TCI's ineptitude to
broadcast County Commission Meetings. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to
issue a complaint to the Monroe County Telecommunications
Authority in reference to TCI's broadcast of County Commission
Meetings. Motion carried unanimously.
commissioner London discussed with the Board holding a
Workshop concerning changes to the Code.
commissioner Harvey discussed with the Board the
problem of excessive heat affecting the health of staff and
passengers at the Key West International Airport. This matter
was referred to Community Services Director, Peter Horton.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator, James Roberts discussed the
issuance of a Request for Qualifications for underwriter's for
the proposed sales tax refunding issue.
Mr. Robert's discussed a request that the Administrator
sign a letter of support for the Wesley House Literacy Grant
Application.
Mr. Roberts discussed the processing of excess navy
property and the Board's interest in the Commissary Building,
East Martello Tower, the Bunker, and the Hawk Missile site.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to send a letter to the City of Key West
concerning the county's position on navy excessed property and
also the preparation of a Resolution to be acted upon at the July
7, 1996 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Roberts reviewed with the Board monthly financial
documents as prepared by the Office of Management and Budget and
the very preliminary budget trends for next fiscal year.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, discussed with the
Board the Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan; Avis Rent-A-Car;
Detention Center; Marathon Aviation; Florida Keys Taxi;
Marquette; School Board/Marathon Chamber of Commerce; and 33rd
Street matters.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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