05/23/1989 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, May 23, 1989
Key Colony Beach
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. on the above date
at City Hall in Key Colony Beach. Present and answering to
roll call were Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner
Douglas Jones, Commissioner Eugene Lytton, Commissioner John
Stormont, and Mayor Michael Puto. Also present were Danny
L. Kolhage, Clerk1 Randy Ludacer, County AttorneY1 Tom
Brown, County Administrator1 County Staff1 members of the
Press and Radio1 and the general public.
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and
Invocation.
The Board proceeded to make additions, deletions
and changes to the Agenda.
Commissioner Jones made a presentation to Mayor
Puto of a trophy awarded to the winner of the Long Boat Race
at Fiesta Key.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to approve the following
items by unanimous consent:
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning transfer
of funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 256-1989
RESOLUTION NO. 257-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning receipt
of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 258-1989
RESOLUTION NO. 259-1989
RESOLUTION NO. 260-1989
RESOLUTION NO. 261-1989
RESOLUTION NO. 262-1989
RESOLUTION NO. 263-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount $78,419.52 (Input Range 04/25/89 to
05/02/89), subject to final invoice approval by the Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $17,216.11 (Input Date 05/02/89),
subject to final invoice approval by the Finance Department.
Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $17,746.90 (Input Date 05/08/89),
subject to final invoice approval by the Finance Department.
Board adopted the following Resolution declaring intent to adopt and
extend the one through six cent optional gas tax.
RESOLUTION NO. 263A-1969
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board approved payment of Tourist Development Council expen-
ditures in the amount of $9,521.89 (Input Date 5/9/89), sub-
ject to final invoice approval by the Finance Department.
Board authorized removal of the following items from the
Extension Office's inventory and to advertise for bids for
sale of the following surplus property:
#6302-24
#2300-42
A-B Dick Mimeograph Machine
Challenge Collator
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the exe-
cution of an Agreement between the County and Airways
International, Inc. concerning premises at the Marathon
Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 264-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the exe-
cution of Change Order No. 1 concerning the Key West
International Airport "Expand, Seal coat and Stripe
Commercial Service Apron and Cargo Parking Apron" Project by
The Brewer Co. of Florida, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 265-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the exe-
cution of a Grant Agreement between the County and the State
of Florida, Department of State, Division of Library and
Information Services, on behalf of the Monroe County
Library, concerning Community Information Referral Centers.
RESOLUTION NO. 266-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the exe-
cution of an Extension Agreement to Contract between Monroe
County and Frank Keevan and Son, Inc. for the installation
of daymarkers at Bow Channel, Cudjoe Key and at Tavernier
Ocean Shores, Key Largo, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 267-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution accepting the propo-
sal from Florida Keys Memorial Hospital concerning food ser-
vice to Bayshore Manor Residents.
RESOLUTION NO. 268-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved the request from Road and Bridges Department
and Engineering Department to remove the following items
from their inventories and dispose of same:
'0940-37
'0940-40
'0940-41
'0940-69
'0940-92
B&D Drill
Acetylene Oxygen Cart
20-ton Jack
3" Suction Pump
Printer
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10940-125
10940-178
14102-25
14102-26
14102-27
14102-113
14102-132
14102-138
14102-161
14102-163
14102-179
14102-298
14102-307
#4102-263
10940-72
10940-126
10940-12
13000-010
13000-025
Radio
Dayton Pump
Swing Set
Swing Set
Slide
Water Cooler
Grease Gun
Tool Mates
Radio w/accessories
Radio w/accessories
Radio w/antenna control unit
Radio
Fire Extinguisher
12 - Vol t Pump
Loud Speaker Box
Typewriter
File Cabinet
1979 Mobile Radio
1974 Typing Desk
Board authorized the advertisement for bids for sale of the
following surplus property from various County inventories
as per the list from Roy Sanchez, Central Services Director:
11807-13
#0940-136
10940-148
#0800-59
10970-100
Unassigned
10970-140
11005-25
10940-172
#0920-367
#0915-30
10920-336
#4102-270
1975 Ford Torino
1979 Ford Fairmont
1978 Ford Fairmont
Wagon
1982 Ford Fairmont
1982 Ford Fairmont
1984 Dodge Diplomat
1982 Dodge Diplomat
1984 Dodge Diplomat
1979 Chevy Chevette
1976 Dodge Van
1984 Parts Cleaner
1979 Ford Van
1977 Ford Van
Social Services
Public Works
Public Works
Safety Department
M.S.D.
M.S.D.
Code Enforcement
Public Works
Public Works
Public Works
Public Works
Public Works
Board authorized the purchase of Motorola Dual Call Minitor
II Pagers with Chargers from Motorola Communications as
follows:
Total
Department Quantity Extended Price
Key Largo Volunteer 5 $ 2,245.00
Ambulance Corp.
Key Largo Volunteer 5 $ 2,245.00
Fire Department
Tavernier Volunteer 6 $ 2,694.00
Fire Department
Tavernier Volunteer 4 $ 1,796.00
Ambulance Corp.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing execution
of an Agreement between Tavernier Volunteer Fire Department
and Ambulance Corps, Inc. and Special Taxing District 5,
concerning the reimbursement of volunteers.
RESOLUTION NO. 269-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution
No. 229-1989 concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds.
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RESOLUTION NO. 270-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of William L. Richards for a 925 square foot enclosure for
storage and parking only on Lot 124, Section D, Sugarloaf
Shores, Sugarloaf Key; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision;
Coastal Flood Zone A-IO, Panel l493C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Albert F. Savill for an 800 square foot enclosure for
storage and parking only on Lot 6, Block 3, Key Haven, 10th,
Raccoon Key; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal Flood
Zone A-lO, Panel l728C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Harold V. and Thelma L. Spruill for a 216 square foot
enclosure, 199 square feet exisitng, for a total of 415
square feet, for storage and parking only on Lot 153, Port
Antigua, Lower Matecumbe Key; Zoned IS - Improved
Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone V-17, Panel l326C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Martha and Danny Strub for a 1248 square foot enclosure
for storage and parking only on 50' of Lot 9, Block 2,
Sombrero iI, Marathon; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision;
Coastal Flood Zone A-13, Panel l578C.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted permission to advertise for Public Hearing a
proposed Ordinance providing for noise pollution and exhaust
regulations on vessels operating in Monroe County, Florida;
providing for severability; providing for repeal of all
Ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code; and providing an effective
date.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Board of County Commissioners to enter into a Stipulation of
Settlement with the Department of Community Affairs of the
State of Florida with regard to Case No. 87-2169, captioned
Monroe County v. Governor Bob Graham.
RESOLUTION NO. 271-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the exe-
cution of a Settlement Agreement pertaining to the State of
Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings, Case Entitled
Department of Community Affairs vs. Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners and Clarence J. Keevan, Case No.
86-1340.
RESOLUTION NO. 272-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board granted permission to advertise for Public Hearing a
proposed Ordinance defining the Card Sound Road and Bridge
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Facility; providing for the levy of certain facility
tolls, to wit: l-axle vehicle, $1.00; 3-axle vehicle, $1.50;
4-axle vehicle, $2.00; 5-axle vehicle, $2.50; 6-axle
vehicle, $3.00; and 40~ per axle commuter fee for the use of
the Card Sound Road and Bridge Toll Facility effective July
11, 1989; providing that funds so collected be deposited in
the Card Sound Road and Bridge Facility Enterprise Fund;
providing that the funds so collected be used for the opera-
tion, maintenance or improvement of the facility and any
reserve or sinking fund necessary therefor; providing that
other funds lawfully available may be expended on the Card
Sound Road and Bridge Facility; 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.
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Board granted permission to advertise for Public Hearing a
proposed Ordinance providing a definition of Bottle Clubs;
providing that such clubs shall completely close from the
hours of 4:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M.; providing for the prosecu-
tion of violations of this Ordinance and the penalties
therefor; providing for severability; providing for repeal
of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and
providing an effective date.
MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICT (WASTE)
Board approved the payment of $250.00 to the State of
Florida Department of Environmental Regulation for
operating the Combustor Unit Number 5 in violation of
visible emission requirements of paragraph 48, Consent
Order - OGC No. 88-0554.
Board adopted the following Resolution appointing a Solid
Waste Task Force to review recommendations of Hazen &
Sawyer, Solid Waste Consultants, and to report back to the
Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 273-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Library Services
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to accept up to $150,000.00 from the Friends of the Key
Largo Library Development Committee as per the terms and
conditions cited therein.
RESOLUTION NO. 274-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Planning Department
Board approved the removal from the Consent Agenda of the
Major Conditional Use Permit and Development Order for
Outward Bound, and placement on appeal for June 6th.
Building Department
Board authorized for advertising for Public Hearing the pro-
posed changes to the Floodplain Ordinance.
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Board adopted the following Resolution confirming the
Administrative Boundary Interpretation of the Planning
Director in Land Use District Map Boundary Interpretation
Number 35, Part of Government Lot 2, Little TOrch Key,
RE #113210-000000 and 113150-000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 275-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board continued to June 6th consideration of a Resolution
confirming the Administrative Boundary Interpretation of the
Planning Director in Land Use District Map Boundary
Interpretation Number 36, Little TOrch Key, RE #113130,
1113190, #113200 and #113090.
Board adopted the following Resolution confirming the
Administrative Boundary Interpretation of the Planning
Director in Land Use District Map Boundary Interpretation
Number 37, Southcliff Estates, Tract 4, Key Largo.
RESOLUTION NO. 276-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution confirming the
Administrative Boundary Interpretation of the Planning
Director in Land Use District Map Boundary Interpretation
Number 38, Imber Subdivision and adjacent unrecorded plat.
RESOLUTION NO. 277-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Personnel
Board adopted the following Resolution approving the Monroe
County Employees Sick Leave Pool Rules.
RESOLUTION NO. 278-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Grants Management
Board adopted the following Resolution accepting a Grant
from the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation
under the Used Oil Recycling Grant Program and authorizing
the Mayor to execute a contract in furtherance thereof.
RESOLUTION NO. 279-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Engineering
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the exe-
cution of a Contract by and between Monroe County and Frank
Keevan and Son, Inc. concerning the restoration of Hammock
Drive, East Rockland Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 280-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the exe-
cution of a Contract by and between Monroe County and Frank
Keevan and Son, Inc. concerning the rehabilitation of the
Duck Key/Marathon Bridges.
RESOLUTION NO. 281-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved the request from the Public Works Division
for a Bike Path Maintenance Plan.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No.
2-FINAL to Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc. for the
Renovation of First Floor Courthouse Annex Building Project
in the increased amount of $6,466.83 and forty-five days.
Board approved the request of Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc.
that the retainage on the Courthouse Annex Project be
lowered from 10% to 5%.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No.
I-FINAL to Rosasco Construction, Inc. for the Cudjoe Key
Sheriff's Substation in the increased amount of $873.18 and
the Final Pay Request in the amount of $12,023.18.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing execution
of a Structural Engineering Inspection and Survey Consulting
Agreement with Jenkins and Charland, Inc. for the Truman
Elementary School Facility in Key West, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 282-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing execution
of a Fleet Maintenance Operations Contract between the
County and Transportation Consultants, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 283-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing execution
of a Contract by and between the County and Key Iron Works
concerning the removal of substandard spiral staircase and
construction and installation of new fire escape at the
County Courthouse.
RESOLUTION NO. 284-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved the following payments:
1. victor N. DeCario & Associates, Inc., in the
amount of $2,344.34, for Professional
Services re: Monroe County Geographic
Information System.
2. Taylor, Brion, Buker & Greene, in the amount of
$2,302.50, for Professional Services re: Monroe
County Translator System.
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3. Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey,
Crosland & Bramnick, P.A., in the amount of
$6,159.48, for Professional Services thru
4/28/89.
4. Hansen Lind Meyer Inc., in the amount of
$21,450.00, for Professional Services re:
Monroe County Correctional System Master Plan.
5. Hansen Lind Meyer Inc., in the amount of
$589.86, for Professional Services re: Monroe
County Correctional System Master Plan.
6. Curry & Sons printing, in the amount of $350.00,
for Conch Certificates.
7. Curry & Sons Printing, in the amount of $66.00,
for Invitations for dedication of Sheriff's
Cudjoe Key Substation.
8. Monroe County Office Supply, in the amount of
$64.12, for Conch Certificate letters.
9. Tom Sawyer Enterprises, in the amount of $50.00,
for Plaque for U.S.S. Lexington.
10. Tom Sawyer Enterprises, in the amount of $60.00,
for Plaque for George Bush.
11. Rosenman & Colin, in the amount of $8,117.28,
for Professional Services re: Monroe County
Translator System.
12. Cohen, Dippell & Everist, P.C., in the amount
of $8,869.84, for Professional Services re:
Monroe County Translator System.
13. Lucien C. Proby, Jr. (Taylor, Brion, Buker &
Greene), in the amount of $906.25, for
Professional Services re: Big Pine Road case.
14. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $6,703.08, for Card Sound Road & Toll
District for the month of March, 1989.
15. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $14,677.80, for Road invoice for the
month of March, 1989.
16. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $254.26, for Pay Request #23 (Final)
for Professional Services re: Courthouse Annex.
17. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $219.83, for Pay Request #20 (Final)
for Professional Services re: Sheriff's Sub-
station.
18. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $170.37, for Pay Request #3 for
Professional Services re: Plantation Key Atrium.
19. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $3,355.12, for Pay Request #25 for
Professional Services re: Higgs Pier.
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20. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $1,577.95, for Pay Request #21 for
Professional Services re: Higgs Pavilions.
21. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $810.35, for Pay Request #2 for
Professional Services re: Pigeon Key Ramp.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Guillermo
D. Marcovici, M.D.,-in the amount of $950.001 Mental Health
Care Center of the Lower Keys, in the amount of $400.001
Tanju T. Mishara, Ph.D., in the amount of $200.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, T. Nicholas Thomes, in
the amount of $3,198.271 Carol Ann Wolf, in the amount of
$997.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Behavior Changers, Inc., in the
amount of $125.001 Louis J. Spallone, Clerk, in the amount
of $200.001 State of Florida, in the amount of $2,465.40.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, A. J. Reporting Service,
in the amount of $3,623.501 Associated Court Reporters, in
the amount of $660.801 Calderwood/Mackelprang & Associates,
in the amount of $577.661 Emerald Coast Court Reporters, in
the amount of $359.911 Billee Jean Fase, in the amount of
$15.001 Kathleen A. Fegers, in the amount of $30.001 Florida
Keys Reporting, in the amount of $150.001 Nancy J. Maleske,
in the amount of $1,269.001 Nichols & Hardy Court Reporters,
in the amount of $270.00.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Juan Borges, in the
amount of $480.001 Serafin Calero, in the amount of $20.001
Manuel Marcial, in the amount of $55.001 Alexandra Ramos, in
the amount of $60.00.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Dorothy J. Hicks, M.D., in the
amount of $1,250..001 Ira D. Karmelin, in the amount of
$1,250.001 K. Michael Keil, M.D., in the amount of $150.001
Tanju T. Mishara, Ph.D., in the amount of $145.00.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance & Travel, in the
amount of $3,319.401 Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of
$200.00.
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #106707-#107795, in the
amount of $2,702,119.49. ----
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #277-#280, in
the amount of $57,68~68.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, 1836-1843, in the amount of
$1,428,597.77.-
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #526-1533, in
the amount of $763,134.58.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #555-15559 in the amount of
$2l5,770.~ - ----
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #1241-#1250, in the amount of
$426,250.86. ---
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MSD - MARINE BANK (Marathon), #482-#487, in the
amount of-s293,221.04.----
MSD - PLEDGED FUNDS, #147-#148, in the amount of
$500,000.00.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #277-#280, in the amount of
$1,885.54:--
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, #349-#351, in the amount of
$33,025.47. ----
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, #276-#279, in the amount of
$30,044.8~
WORKERS COMPENSATION, #2840-#2860, in the amount of
$35,832.71.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #591-#595, in the
amount of $71,272.04.
MONROE COUNTY SELF-INSURED GROUP INSURANCE, #304-
#309, in the amount of $212,876.41.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #219-#222, in the amount of
$51,532.61. ----
RENTAL REHAB PROGRAM, #23-#31, in the amount of
$37,028.00.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, #48-#51, in the
amount of $31,278.90.
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND, #34-'37, in the amount of
$52,145.0S:--
PLANNING, BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT, PARKS &
BEACHES UNINCORPORATED, #194-#198, in the amount of
$303,033.66.
VENETIAN SHORES SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT, t13-#14, in
the amount of $268.16. ----
MONROE COUNTY UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT, #4, in
the amount of $2,919.82.
Board approved Minutes of the following meetings of the
Board of County Commissioners: 4/11/89 (two meetings),
4/21/89, 4/28/89.
Board approved execution of and authorized the Tax Collector
to issue Duplicate Tax Sale Certificate No. 740 (dated June
8, 1984 in the sum of $76.52) to Ann Hartline, inasmuch as
the original Certificate has been lost or destroyed.
Board approved execution of and authorized the Tax collector
to issue Duplicate Tax Sale Certificate No. 564 (dated May
22, 1986 in the sum of $1,40.61) to Rex H. Hopkins.
AWARD OF BIDS
Board accepted recommendation of Staff to award bid for
Janitorial Services at the Chaplin Building in Marathon to
Executive Building Services in the amount of $1,577.34 per
month and adopted the following Resolution authorizing exe-
cution of a Contract Agreement by and between Monroe County
and Executive Building Services concerning the Janitorial
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Services for the Chaplin Building in Marathon.
RESOLUTION NO. 285-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board accepted recommendation of Staff to award bid for
Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair-Seven Mile Bridge to
Dade County Line to Coastal Electric Service, Inc. and
adopted the following Resolution authorizing execution of a
Contract by and between Monroe County and Coastal Electric
Service, Inc. concerning Traffic Signal Maintenance and
Repair - Seven Mile Bridge to Dade County Line.
RESOLUTION NO. 286-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board accepted recommendation of Staff to award bid for Tire
Shredding Services to Geo Tech Industries of Leesburg,
Florida and directed Staff to bring back Resolution and
Contract for final approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Puto, County Administrator Tom Brown,
Assistant County Administrator Dent Pierce, and Roads and
Bridges Director John Connolly joined in making a presen-
tation to the March Employee of the Month - John Chaffee,
Area Supervisor, Public Works Division.
Mayor Puto presented a Proclamation proclaiming the
week of June 4 - 10, 1989 as NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK in
Monroe County.
Mayor Puto presented a Proclamation to Ruth Alice
Campbell declaring May 14 - 20, 1989 as TEACHER APPRECIATION
WEEK. He also presented a Proclamation to Mrs. Campbell,
Frank Courtney of the School Board, and Mrs. Martin-Vegue
supporting PROJECT GRADUATION.
The Mayor also read a Proclamation declaring May
29th as MEMORIAL DAY.
Motion was made by Mayor Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve the following Older American
Advisory Board Members for Monroe County:
KEY WEST:
Henry M. Hughes (PRES.)
Mike Meitz
Charles Kamper
Mel Levitt
MARATHON:
Rita Morabito (PRES.)
Louis Schwartz
Jack Spiegel
Irene Wittne
BIG PINE KEY:
Virgina Modloff (PRES.)
Bessie Schueler
Blanche Wise
Vera Burrell
1 Year
3 Years
1 Year
2 Years
1 Year
3 Years
2 Years
1 Year
1 Year
3 Years
2 Years
1 Year
Ends 1989
Ends 1991
Ends 1989
Ends 1990
Ends 1989
Ends 1991
Ends 1990
Ends 1989
Ends 1989
Ends 1991
Ends 1990
Ends 1989
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UPPER KEYS:
Charles Cornell (PRES.)
Betty J. Carley
v. Lucky Griffiths
Eva E. Steinka
1 Year
1 Year
3 Years
2 Years
Ends 1989
Ends 1989
Ends 1992
Ends 1990
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed the possibility of
Commissioners serving on an alternate basis as the ex
officio member to the Older American Advisory Board.
Motion was made by Mayor Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to approve the appointment of Rose M.
Beiro to the Monroe County Housing Authority. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Lytton to appoint Marie Fisher of Marathon to
the Parks and Recreation Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Lytton to adopt the following Resolution
opposing the recommendation of the Department of the
Interior to include Monroe County in its Coastal Barrier
Resource System.
RESOLUTION NO. 287-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Pu to
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
Commissioner Harvey and Tom Brown, County
Administrator, discussed meetings and correspondence with
Dade County concerning a joint solid waste partnership.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
soliciting the cooperation of Dade County in developing
future solid waste management facilities in partnership with
Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 288-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to approve the appointment of Sven
Lindskold of Islamorada to the Parks and Recreation Board.
Commissioner Harvey discussed the possible acquisi-
tion of Coco Plum Beach property by the Land Authority.
This item was deferred to later in the day.
Commissioner Harvey discussed an editorial in the
Free Press concerning the appropriate way to address County
Administrator Tom Brown.
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Commissioner Harvey discussed the Monroe County
Fine Arts Council. Parvan Bakardjiev, Director of the
Monroe County Fine Arts Council, and members Herman Stein,
Arlene Reiser, and Mary Moon addressed the Board. Mr.
Bakardjiev requested $28,000.00 - consisting of $7,000.00
per District - in additional appropriations for the current
fiscal year. This matter was referred to Commissioner
Harvey and the County Administrator for a report back at the
next meeting.
Sandra Higgs addressed the Board concerning TOC
District I Third Penny allocation for Key West Cemetary
brochures. Randy Ludacer, County Attorney, discussed the
activities and inactivity of the District Advisory
Committees. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to approve this item, sub-
ject to written confirmation of the District Advisory
Committee's approval. Bill Wickers, TOC Board member,
addressed the Commission concerning the role of the Advisory
Committees. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Puto
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve the requested District I
Third Penny Plan Amendment to accommodate the Maritime
Historical Festival allocation, subject to written confir-
mation of the District Advisory Committee's approval. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
Sandra Higgs discussed requested funding for a
Caribbean Festival in District I.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to approve the requested
District IV Third Penny Plan amendment to accommodate the
Indian Key Project and approval of the Indian Key Project,
subject to written confirmation of the District Advisory
Committee's approval. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Bill Wickers addressed the Board concerning the
Caribbean Festival in District I. Motion was made by
Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
place a consideration of the request for funding for the
Caribbean Festival on the Agenda. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Ellen McFadden, District IV Advisory Committee
member, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve the amendment to the Third
Penny Plan transferring $30,000.00 Unallocated from the
Tourist Information Services to Special Events, subject to
approval of the District Advisory Committee. Motion carried
unanimously.
The Board discussed the State Plan for the Indian
Key Project in District IV. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve
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$10,000.00 allocation for a Project Coordinator, subject to
the approval of the District Advisory Committee and TOC, and
subject to a legal opinion from the County Attorney as to
the status of the employee. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Puto
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve a $100,000.00 allocation
from District IV's Third Penny, based upon the award of a
Grant from the State of Florida for the Indian Key
Restoration Project. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor "Mickey" Feiner, Vice-Chairman of TOC,
addressed the Board concerning certain amendments to the
proposed contract between Monroe County and Keys Advertising
& Marketing, Inc. Sandra Higgs of Keys Advertising &
Marketing addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
amend Page 5 to provide for a ninety-day notice and payment
of ninety days of "base pay" of the Administrator upon ter-
mination without cause. During discussion, motion was
withdrawn. The Board continued discussion of the ter-
mination clause provisions. Motion was made by Commissioner
Jones and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to provide for a
dollar amount of pay upon termination without cause, equal
to three months of the total contract and three months of
the base pay of the Administrator as outlined on Attachment
A referred to in the contract. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Puto
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried. The
cerning the increase
an increase in rent.
paragraph from one of
Board then discussed the clause con-
in the Monthly Service Payment due to
The Board decided to use the following
the earlier drafts:
"The Monthly Service Payment shall also be
increased by the amount, if any, by which office
rental for KEYS shall increase during the term
hereof over and above any increases allocable to
the Consumer Price Index increase set forth below.
Current rental is TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY
DOLLARS ($2,120.00> per month. If, after April 30,
1991, the Board elects to furnish comparable
quarters, then the amount KEYS is currently paying
for rental shall be deducted from the Monthly
Service Payment."
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to add the word "average" after the
reference to 1988 as a base year in the last sentence of the
third paragraph concerning the calculation of the CPl.
Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner
Jones and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to include in the
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final sentence of the last paragraph on Page 2 the require-
ment that extraordinary purchases or expenditures for which
the contractor is seeking reimbursement must be first
approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Motion
carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to amend
Section 3-E on Page 3 by adding the words "subject to the
Public Records Law". Motion carried unanimously. Motion
was made by Commissioner Stormont andd seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to amend Section 4 on Page 4 by deleting
the word "personal" and replacing with the word
"professional". Motion carried unaimously. Motion was made
by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Lytton
to amend the last sentence of Section 5 to read "Subsection
112.311 et seq." Motion carried unanimously. The Board
then discussed the requirement in the proposed contract for
an annual audit. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to remove the requirement for
the annual audit. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Puto
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to amend Section 9 on
Page 5 to begin the first sentence with the words "Total
records" and eliminate the words "All documents and
records...." Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made
by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Jones
to delete the second sentence in Section 9 beginning with
the word "KEYS" and ending with the word "care". Motion
carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to begin the
last sentence of Section 9 with the words "All records"
instead of the word "Documents". Motion carried unani-
mously. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to strike reference to
Monroe County in Section 16 on Page 7. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Puto
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Motion failed. Sandra Higgs addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner
Lytton to approve the contract as amended and to adopt the
following Resolution approving the Agreement as amended bet-
ween the Monroe County Tourist Development Council and Keys
Advertising & Marketing, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 289-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Puto
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
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Motion carried.
The Board recessed for lunch.
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The Board reconvened with all Commissioners pre-
sent.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to approve the revised Carter Goble
Associates proposal for Court Facilities Plan. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
exempting all invoices under One Hundred Dollars ($100.00>
for Court Interpreter Services from having to receive prior
approval for payment thereof. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 290-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners recessed.
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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 Mickey Feiner,
Commissioner Eugene Lytton, Commissioner John Stormont, and
Chairman Michael Puto. Absent from the meeting was
Commissioner Hal Halenza.
Reggie paros, Assistant County Administrator/
Division of Public Safety, discussed the transfer in the
Lower Keys District to the Enhanced 911 System.
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Director, addressed the Board and presented a plan for in-
house billing and collections. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner
Lytton to approve the plan for a period of one and one-half
~AtAe. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
by Commissioner Lytton to authorize the purchase of
Dual Call Minitor II Pagers with Chargers from
Communications as follows:
Department Quantity
Total
Extended Price
Stock Island Volunteer 5
Fire Department
Sugar loaf Volunteer 6
Fire Department
Big Pine Volunteer 6
Fire Department
$ 2,245.00
$ 2,934.00*
$ 2,694.00
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4
$ 2,245.00
$ 3,592.00
$ 1,796.00
$ 2,694.00
Marathon Volunteer
Fire Department
Conch Key Volunteer
Fire Department
Layton Volunteer
Fire Department
Islamorada Volunteer
Fire Department
5
8
6
*Sugarloaf Fire Department requested amplifier chargers;
additional per unit cost of $40.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont andd
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to adopt the following
Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute an Agreement
between Marathon Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Inc. and the Lower
and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District concerning the
reimbursement of volunteers. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 291-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Mr. Paros presented to the Board for their infor-
mation a copy of a letter received from the Monroe County
Chief's Association regarding the purchase of pumpers.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Chairman Puto to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing execution of an Agreement between Stock Island
Fire Department, Inc. and the Lower and Middle Keys Fire and
Ambulance District concerning the reimbursment of volun-
teers. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 292-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
There being no further business, the meeting of the
Board of Governors of the Lower and Middle Keys Fire and
Ambulance District adjourned.
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The Regular Meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners reconvened with all members present.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to extend the Sublease bet-
ween the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and
Marathon Jaycees, Inc. for five years beyond 1996, and to
adopt the following Resolution authorizing approval of exe-
cution of an extension of a Sublease Agreement by and bet-
ween the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and the
Marathon Jaycees, Inc. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 293-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing (continued from April 28th) was
held regarding the proposal to abandon a portion of Laurel
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tion was entered into the record. William spottswood,
attorney representing the Petitioner, addressed the Board.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner
Jones and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to adopt the
following Resolution to close a portion of the following
described street, alley-way, road or highway as delineated
on the hereinafter described map or plat, to wit:
A parcel of land on Stock Island, Monroe County,
Florida and being Block 26 and a portion of East
Laurel Avenue, both as shown on STOCK ISLAND
MALONEY SUBDIVISION as recorded in Plat Book 1
at Page 55 of the Public Records of the said
Monroe County; said parcel being described by
metes and bounds as follows: BEGIN at the
intersection of the West right of way line 4th
Street with the South right of way line of East
Laurel Avenue and run thence West along the south
right of way line of the said East Laurel Avenue
for a distance of 326 feet, more or less, to the
SEIly right of way line of Highway U.S. No.1;
thence NElly along the SEIly right of way line
of the said Highway U.S. No. 1 for a distance of
340 feet, more or less, to the NE corner of the
said Block 26, said NE corner of the said Block
26 being North of the Point of Beginning; thence
South for a distance of 90 feet, more or less
back to the Point of Beginning.
RESOLUTION NO. 294-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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A Public Hearing was held for the purpose of
receiving public input on the recommendation of the Monroe
County Port Advisory Committee and its report on Boot Key
Harbor. Proof of publication was entered into the record.
The following persons addressed the Board: Dan Sagar,
Forest Strather, Jim Bonderant, Charles Hughes, Mary Hughes,
Barbara Roeder, Stan Roeder, Dick Rudell, Dan Kellenberger,
Mike Cunningham, Barry McAlister, Mark Andrews, Robert
Iribarren, Susan Patterson, Ken Carter, Will Adams, Joan
Manges, Vern Pokorski, Mary Kellenberger, Russ Teall, George
Kundtz, Betty Schreiber, Adam Patterson, Mary Ellen Langdon,
George Kind, W. Thommas, Jamie Gargano, Frank Greenman,
Alison McCloud. Jeff Fisher, Monroe County Extension
Director, addressed the Board concerning the report. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to create a Task Force in
accordance with Recommendation No. 5 to write a plan within
one year with emphasis on Options 2 and 7 of the report.
Roll call vote was unanimous. The County Attorney was also
requested to provide an opinion as to the ability of the
County to declare an Area of County Critical Concern on any
water area subject to State sovereignty. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Jones to
direct the County Attorney to draw together whatever clear
authorities exist concerning the regulation of these areas.
Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to direct the
County Attorney and the County Planning Staff to proceed on
a County-wide project concerning live-aboards. Motion
carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 006-1989 (codified as Section 2.1-2,
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Monroe County Code) in order to require that alcoholic
beverage vendors with premises licensed by the State of
Florida to sell liquor for consumption on the premises shall
close completely and allow no persons other than the vendor
and his employees to remain on the premises during the hours
when the sale of alcoholic beverages are not permitted;
excepting from such closure those vendors with a food ser-
vice area of 2,500 square feet or more and the capability of
serving full-course meals to 150 persons at tables at one
time or those vendors holding a specialty restaurant alcoho-
lic beverage license issued prior to Januay 1, 1958; pro-
viding that a vendor otherwise required to completely close
during the hours when the sales of alcoholic beverages are
not permitted may open for the sale of food and non-
alcoholic beverages at 5:30 a.m. provided the bar or bars
are separated from the food service area and are inac-
cessible to food service customers until the hour when alco-
holic beverage sales may resume; providing for severability;
providing for the repeal of all Ordinances or parts of
Ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for inclusion in
the Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to read by title only. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to limit the time for
speakers to five minutes. Motion carried unanimously. The
following persons addressed the Board: Rick Ostor, Dick
Rudell, James Bailey, Arnold Blatt, Bob Sorenson, Rick
Berard, Betty Schreiber, Helen Pierce, J. Gargano, John
Bartus. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Jones and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to continue to
June 6th at 3:00 p.m. Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Planning Department
The Board entered into a disccussion concerning the
proposed "Adequate Facilities Settlement Agreement" dated
May 15, 1989. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to amend Paragraph 2 of
Section VI by placing a period after the word "unit" and
striking the rest of the sentence. Motion carried unani-
mously. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to amend Paragraph 1 of
Section VI by adding the following language: "This shall
not include those lapsed under 9.5-2(b)(4)(a).(b)." and also
to strike everything in Paragraph 4 of Section VI after the
words "public facility" in the first line thereof. Motion
carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton
and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve the amended
Agreement and to adopt the following Resolution authorizing
the execution of the amended Agreement with the Florida
Department of Community Affairs (MINUS ATTACHMENT A) to
effectuate the requirements of Florida Statutes 380 and to
assist the County to implement the Comprehensive Plan and
Land Development Regulations.
RESOLUTION NO. 295-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Assistant Secretary of the Department of Community Affairs,
Mr. Kelly, addressed the Board concerning the proposed
Agreement. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
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Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Puto
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to approve the following
items of recommended action:
Direct the Director of Planning to immediately
issue an administrative interpretation imple-
menting the Agreement for the purposes of
administration of permitting activity.
Direct the Director of Planning to immediately
begin preparing the concurrency management
program stipulated in the Settlement Agreement.
Direct the County Attorney to prepare a Resolu-
tion allowing the Director of Planning to hire
a consultant to assist staff in preparing the
concurrency management plan required in the
Settlement Agreement as allowed by Section
F.S. 287.057.
Direct the Planning Director to immediately
implement the other requirements of the
Settlement Agreement which do not require
further Board approval.
During discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to amend the motion to pro-
vide that the County would not procceed with the item above
regarding the hiring of a consultant to assist in prepara-
tion of the concurrency management plan if it is not funded
by the State. Roll call vote on the amendment was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Puto
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried. Roll call vote on the motion as amended was
unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to adopt the following
Resolution ratifying and adopting the 1989 Annual Assessment
of Public Facilities Capacity Report prepared by the
Director of Planning pursuant to Section 9.5-291, et seq.,
Monroe County Land Development Regulations1 further iden-
tifying those areas which may have inadequate service capa-
citY1 making specific findings that already allocated
development rights in areas of potentially inadequate capa-
city should be permitted to develop1 and identifying funding
sources 1 and instructing the Planing Director to prepare a
concurrency management system. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 296-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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AWARD OF BIDS
The following firms made presentations in connec-
tion with Professional Consulting Services concerning the
Lower Matecumbe Community Plan:
Van Horn Gray Associates of Boca Raton, Florida
BRW Inc. of St. Petersburg, Florida
Sedway Cooke Associates of Sarasota, Florida
Following the presentations, the Board proceeded to ballot
with the following results:
Harvey
Jones
Lytton
Stormont
Puto
Total
Van Horn
1
2
3
3
3
1
2
3
3
13
BRW
2
1
9
Sedway
3
3
1
2
11
Danny Kolhage, Clerk, advised the Board that the firm of BRW
Inc. was the highest-ranked firm, followed by Sedway Cooke
Associates and Van Horn Gray Associates. Motion was made by
Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
authorize Staff to proceed to negotiate a proposed contract
with BRW Inc. for Professional Consulting Services con-
cerning the Lower Matecumbe Community Plan. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Pu to
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Planning Department
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to postpone to June 6th consideration
of adoption of Resolutions regarding Boundary Interpretation
Number 30 re Summerland Estates and Boundary Interpretation
Number 34 re Lime Grove Estatess.
The Board recessed for dinner.
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The Board reconvened with all Commissioners pre-
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Building Department
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve refund to Island Community
Church in the amount of $102.00 for Permits 8920000046 for a
fence and 8920000059 for relocation of electrical feeders in
their building in Marathan inasmuch as said building will be
used for several community activities just as their building
in Islamorada. Motion carried unanimously.
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SOUNDING BOARD
Vincent Drost of Cudjoe Gardens addressed the Board
concerning FEMA's recently imposed flood level height
increases for Cudjoe Gardens.
Milton Chaffee, Owen Seckinger, Jim McElroy and
George Kundtz addressed the Board regarding Coco Plum public
beach. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to add the proposed acquisition of
Coco Plum beach property to the list for potential uses of
the infrastructure sales tax, should said tax be adopted.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Miguel Cano addressed the Board regarding revoca-
tion of the building permit for his house on Cudjoe Key.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to waive the impact fees in Mr. Cano's
case and allow Mr. Cano to receive a final inspection as per
Section 9.5-2(b)(2) of the Monroe County Code. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont declaring an emergency exists
regarding placement on a referendum to be held on August 8,
1989 of the dissolution of the Cross Key Waterway Special
Lighting District and waiving the requirements of adver-
tising under the provisions of Florida Statutes 125.66.
Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to
adopt the following Ordinance declaring that an emergency
exists, that the immediate enactment of this Ordinance is
necessary, and waiving notice by four-fifths vote;
dissolving a Municipal Service Taxing District pursuant to
statute; providing for severability; providing for inclusion
in the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; providing for the
repeal of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict
herewith; and providing for an effective date. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 012-1989
See Ord. Book No. 20 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey declaring an emergency exists
regarding placement on a referendum to be held on August 8,
1989 of a proposed additional one cent sales tax within all
of Monroe County and waiving the requirements of advertising
under the provisions of Florida Statutes 125.66. Motion
carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton
and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following
Ordinance declaring that an emergency exists and waiving
notice by a four-fifths vote; levying in all of Monroe
County a one cent sales tax surtax; providing for a formula
for the distribution of revenues so collected between the
County and the various municipalities within the County;
providing that the surtax shall be collected for a period of
fifteen (15) years commencing on November 1, 1989; providing
the expenditure of the revenues collected on certain capital
projects with a life expectancy in excess of five years;
providing that the revenues raised by this Ordinance shall
not be used to reduce ad valorem taxation or user fees
including impact fees in existence on October 31, 1989; pro-
viding for the pledging of revenues so raised for bonded
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indebtedness~ providing for incorporation into the Monroe
County Code of Ordinances~ providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith~ and
providing for an effective date and referendum approval
before the sales tax surtax may be collected. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 013-1989
See Ord. Book No. 20 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
SOUNDING BOARD
Mayor Feiner discussed the Key Lime pie presen-
tation proposed in London and indicated that it would be
cancelled. He discussed the possible Key Lime Pie presen-
tation at the premiere of "Licence Revoked" in Key West on
July 8th and 9th. The Board took no action.
Dr. William J. Schlicht, Jr., Editor of KEY WEST
REVIEW, addressed the Board and requested financial support
for the magazine in the amount of $2,000.00 to support the
publication. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones to pro-
vide a letter of support concerning the KEY WEST REVIEW
literary magazine. During discussion, motion was withdrawn.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to authorize preparation of an
Ordinance to authorize an appropriation of $2,000.00 for the
KEY WEST REVIEW. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Puto
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried with Commissioner Lytton absent from the
meeting.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to appoint Worthington Brown to the
Parks and Recreation Board. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Lytton not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to appoint Tim Greene to the Tburist
Development Council in the non-accommodation category.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not pre-
sent.
John Albert of Waste Management addressed the
Board. Charles Aguero, MSD Manager, and County
Administrator Brown discussed the information provided by
Mr. Albert. Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to refer this matter to
Staff to prepare an RFP on the basis of negotiation and also
to provide an in-house cost analysis including closure of
the landfills and pay-off of the existing District Bonds.
Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Lytton not
present.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Engineering
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
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by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing execution of a contract by and between Monroe
County and Frank Keevan and Son, Inc. concerning the rehabi-
litation of the Key Colony Beach Bridge.
RESOLUTION NO. 297-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following rsults:
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Puto
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried with Commissioner Lytton not present.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to appoint Chuck Shafstal1 to
the Parks and Reccreation Board. Motion carried unanimously
with Commissioner Lytton absent from the meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following
Resolution designating Mariners Hospital as the Upper Keys
Health Care Taxing District Hospital. Motion carried unani-
mously with Commissioner Lytton not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 298-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following
Resolution authorizing exeution of an Addendum to the
Memorandum of Understanding adopted by Resolution
No. 673-1988 between the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing
District and Baptist Hospital of Miami concerning emergency
trauma-related care. Reggie Paros, ACA/Public Safety,
addressed the Board. Roll call vote was unanimous with
Commissioner Lytton not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 299-1989
See Res. Book no. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Commissioner Stormont discussed a proposed trip to
Dade and Broward Counties by the Solid Waste Task Force.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to authorize the County Administrator and
MSD Manager to proceed to make arrangements for a trip to
Dade and Broward Counties by the Solid Waste Task Force.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not pre-
sent.
Mayor Feiner and Reggie Paros discussed a proposed
Resolution authorizing execution of an Employment Agreement
between the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District and
Elaine Gorman as Project Director. After discussion by
Commissioner Stormont, motion was made by Commissioner Jones
and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to continue this matter
to June 6th. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner
Lytton absent from the meeting.
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Commissioner Harvey discussed the need for a snack
bar at the Public Service Building. No action was taken.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to authorize use of Sombrero Beach on
June 30th, July 1st and July 2nd by the Greater Marathon
Chamber of Commerce. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Lytton not present.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following
Resolutions transferring Tourist Development Council funds.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not pre-
sent.
RESOLUTION NO. 300-1989
RESOLUTION NO. 301-1989
RESOLUTION NO. 302-1989
RESOLUTION NO. 303-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to authorize the submission
of matching grant applications to the Department of Health
and Rehabilitative Services, Emergency Medical Services, for
grants in the following EMS project areas:
Emergency Transport Vehicles
Communications
Medical/Rescue Equipment
Injury Prevention
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton absent
from the meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve, per staff con-
ditions and recommendations, the Application for Variance to
the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Tony Nemo for the placement of
a mobile home below the base flood elevation on Lot 26,
Gulfview Trailer Park, Big Coppitt Key; Zoned URM - Urban
Residential Mobile Home; Coastal Flood Zone A-lO, Panel
l73lC. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton
not present.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Randy Ludacer, County Attorney, discussed the Order
received on the Big Pine Key Road Administrative Hearing.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Jones and
seconded by Mayor Puto to authorize the County Attorney to
proceed with an appeal on the ruling in the Administrative
Hearing concerning the Big Pine Key Road. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Puto
~s
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried with Commissioner Lytton not present.
Mr. Ludacer advised the Board that there would be a
hearing on Thursday concerning New Port Largo.
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The County Attorney advised the Board that Craig
Germane had filed an inverse condemnation suit against the
County.
Mr. Ludacer requested that he be able to advertise
for a new position of Trial Attorney in order to handle the
increase of litigation against the County. Motion was made
by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Jones
to approve the request to advertise for a new position of
Trial Attorney. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Stormont not present.
The County Attorney discussed the need for the
Board's action on continuation of the Local Option Gas Tax
and the Board's Agreements with the municipalities con-
cerning the distribution of those funds. During discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Stormont to seek the munici-
palities' assistance in the adoption of the necessary
Interlocal Agreements. After further discussion, motion was
withdrawn.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the following
Resolution requesting the Board of Trustees of the Internal
Improvement Fund to issue to Monroe County a 50-year lease
for certain property on which the Key Largo Volunteer Fire
and Rescue Department has located its facility and to add to
the last paragraph of that Resolution the words "...for the
purpose of continuing such fire station by the Key Largo
Volunteer Fire and Rescue Corp, Inc. and other such public
purposes as deemed appropriate and necessary." Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 304-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICT (WASTE)
Charles Aguero, MSD Manager, discussed the pending
notification of the County's award of a Recycling Grant.
Mr. Aguero also discussed a possible $25,000.00
Grant with DOT concerning Litter Clean-up. He advised the
Board that at this time, it was not his recommendation for
the Board to proceed with that Grant activity. Motion was
made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to indicate that the Board would not accept the
$25,000.00 Grant with DOT concerning Litter Clean-up.
Motion carried unanimousy with Commissioners Lytton and
Stormont not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to authorize MSD to proceed with the
negotiations for the lease/purchase of a new Caterpillar
Tractor Model D6H with Kelly Tractor Company. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to continue to June 6th the requested
approval to purchase a ~-ton pickup truck. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the following Reso-
lution authorizing execution of a Lease Agreement by and
between Monroe County and John E. Carter and Leondre L.
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Carter concerning the lease of ten acres in Section 09,
Township 60 South, Range 40 East, subject to approval of the
Legal Department. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Lytton absent from the meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 305-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve the transfer from Fund
104-920000 (Reserve for landfill closure) to an escrow
account for same purpose. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Lytton not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve the advertisement
of a Budget Amendment for MSD. Motion carried unanimously
with Commissioner Lytton not present.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Airport Services
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing execution of a Joint Participation Agreement by
and between the State of Florida Department of
Transportation, Division of Public Transportation
Operations, and the County of Monroe for the purpose of
constructing and relocating the Airport Safety Fence with
Access Gates at the Marathon Airport, subject to the
Commission's decision on the location of the fence. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 306-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing execution of an Agreement between Monroe County
and the State of Florida Department of Transportation con-
cerning joint particcipation in the development of a
Regional Impact Study at the Marathon Airport. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 307-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing execution of an Agreement between Monroe County
and the State of Florida Department of Transportation con-
cerning joint participation in the preparation of an Airport
Storm Water Runoff Study at Key West International Airport.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton absent
from the meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 308-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing exeution of an Agreement between Monroe County
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and the State of Florida Department of Transportation con-
cerning joint participation in the preparation of an Airport
Storm Water Runoff Study at Marathon Airport. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 309-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing execution of an Agreement between Monroe County
and the State of Florida Department of Transportation con-
cerning joint participation in the purchasing and construc-
tion of T-Hangars at Marathon Airport and/or purchasing and
construction of Covered Aircraft Parking at Marathon
Airport. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner
Lytton not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 310-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to continue to June 6th the discussion
of responses to the RFP for Airport Consultant and to
request all proposers to make presentations. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Lytton absent from the
meeting.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
The Board postponed to June 6th a discussion of the
proposed DCA Rule concerning Destination Resorts and a
discussion of the proposed change to the Building Permit Fee
Schedule.
Plat Approval
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution
approving a plat of a subdivision to be known as Sugarloaf
Beach located on Sugarloaf Key and directing the Clerk to
accept such plat for recording in the Public Records of
Monroe County and to include the requirement of recording of
restrictions and grant for the conservation easement.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not pre-
sent.
RESOLUTION NO. 311-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to direct the Planning
Department to prepare amendments to the Land Use Plan to
provide for the reference to restrictions to be placed on
recorded plats. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Lytton absent from the meeting.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
George Harper, ACA, discussed equipment that had
been formerly placed in the TOC office but which would now
not be necessary. He indicated that that equipment could be
used by the Planning Department. Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Jones to
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authorize the funding of the equipment formerly allocated to
TOC from the Planning Department and Management Information
Services in the amount of $13,465.00 and $3,000.00, respec-
tively. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton
not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing execution of a Lease Agreement by and between
Monroe County and F. James Chaplin and Bettye B. Chaplin
regarding the Chaplin Building (upstairs), Marathon, with
reference to the CPI increases based on an "annual average".
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton absent
from the meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 312-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Civil Defense
Reggie paros, ACA, discussed the proposed Agreement
with Contel concerning certain weather information. Motion
was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner
Jones to authorize execution of an amended contract. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not present.
Emergency Medical Services
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Puto to accept the proposal from
Physio-Control Corporation for preventative maintenance for
Special Taxing District 5 and for Special Taxing District 6.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Puto
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried with Commissioner Lytton absent from the
meeting.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Road Department
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to approve the purchase of a
Caterpillar D-3 Dozer from Kelly Tractor Co. in the amount
of $41,122.66 and to waive the requirements of the Monroe
County purchasing Policies and Procedures. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not present.
Facilities Maintenance
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing execution of a Contract Agreement between Monroe
County and Southernmost Pest Control for the Monroe County
Lower Keys Facilities. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Lytton not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 313-1989
See Res. Book No. 78 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Engineering
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to reconsider the Board's previous
action adopting a Resolution authorizing execution of an
Agreement with Jenkins and Charland, Inc. for the Truman
School Structural Analysis. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Lytton not present. Motion was made by
Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
approve the contract with amendments as presented by Mr.
Koppel, Director of Engineering. Motion carried unanimously
with Commissioner Lytton not present.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Jones to approve the request by the Elks
Club to conduct Flag Day ceremonies at the County Courthouse
on June 14th from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Lytton absent from the
meeting.
Tom Brown, County Administrator, discussed the work
being done at Truman School and indicated that the con-
sultants would be doing asbestos testing on June 3rd and
June 4th.
Mr. Brown discussed an estimate of $400,000.00 to
$500,000.00 for the installation of portable modular incar-
ceration facilities.. Motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Jones to authorize the
County Administrator to enter into contract negotiations
with Advance Structures, Inc. and also to utilize the ser-
vices of Hansen Lind Meyer for design and siting, with a
total cost not to exceed $600,000.00. Motion carried unani-
mously with Commissioner Lytton not present.
Mr. Brown discussed, for the Board's information
only, Bell South Mobility's proposal for construction and
joint use of communication towers. He indicated that he
would proceed with negotiations with Bell South Mobility.
The Board postponed to June 6th consideration of an
Addendum to the Lease Agreement between the Marathon Chamber
of Commerce and the Marathon Yacht Club concerning real pro-
perty leased to the Marathon Yacht Club.
The Board postponed to June 6th a discussion con-
cerning entering into a new Personal Services Agreement for
the Translator System Consulting Services.
AWARD OF BIDS
The Board postponed to June 6th the award of bid
for Wage and Classification Analysis and Operational
Efficiency Analysis and requested that the bidders be
available to make presentations.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to place an item on the Agenda con-
cerning the naming of Truman School. During discussion,
Commissioner Jones objected to the placement of this item on
the Agenda and according to the procedure previously adopted
by the Board, the motion was not allowed.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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