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04/19/1988 Regular LL e66 Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Tuesday, April 19, 1988 Tavernier A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. on the above date at the Elk's Club in Tavernier. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner William Freeman, Commissioner Jerry Hernandez, Jr., Commissioner Michael Puto, Commissioner John Stormont, and Mayor Eugene Lytton. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Lucien Proby, County Attorney; Tom Brown, County Administrator; County Staff; members of the Press and Radio; and the general public. All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Board proceeded to make additions, deletions and corrections to the Agenda. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Mayor Lytton presented the February County Employee of the Month Award to Carl Roy. Mayor Lytton discussed the Coastal Barrier Resources System. Motion was made by Mayor Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to adopt the following Resolution reaffirming the Board's total and absolute opposition to the designation of any portion of the Florida Keys as barrier islands. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. l74-1988 See Res. Book No. 66 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Puto to re-appoint Commissioner Hernandez's appointment of Joan Leggett to the Code Enforcement Board. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to appoint Commissioner Freeman's appointment of Linda R. Jensen to the Code Enforcement Board. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Puto to appoint Commissioner Stormont's appointment of Bill Mincey to the Port Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Lytton discussed the Planning Commission's approval of the Sheriff's Sub-station on Cudjoe Key. Motion was made by Mayor Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to proceed with the Call For Bids for the construc- tion of the sub-station. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve travel for all County Commissioners to the Governors Hurricane Conference in Tampa on June I - June 3, 1988. Motion carried unanimously. LL 067 Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to approve travel for Mayor Lytton to the American Association of Planners Convention in San Antonia, Texas on April 30 - May 4, 1988. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve travel for -- Commissioner Hernandez to Tallahassee to meet with the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources. Motion carried unanimously. BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve the following items by unanimous consent: Board approved the removal of the following surplus items: County Attorney's Office Sanyo Memo-scriber (1980) 10300-51 Sanyo Dictating Machine (1982) 10300-90 Court Executive's Office Audiograph With Accessories #2322A153 Preamplifier With Microphone 12322A137 Dictaphone Machine t2322A182 Edisette Dictation Machine 12322B147 Preamplifier 12323B043 Humidifier t2322A48D Audiograph Machine 12322A63 Social Services Department Hon Executive Chair '5347.05-4 Public Defender's Office panasonic Transcriber t0604-13-13 panasonic Transcriber #0604-13-15 pioneer Cassette Intercom System t0604-13-14 Sony Tape Recorder 10604-13-4l White Posture Chair t0604-13-20 Supervisor of Election's Office Automatic Voting Machine 12440-178 Automatic Voting Machine #2440-184 Automatic Voting Machine #2440-185 Automatic Voting Machine 12440-20 Automatic Voting Machine 12440-197/201 (5 voting booths) Standard Case Roller Shelving #2440-162 13" Electric Standard Typewriter #2440-136 Typing Stand #2440-169 Magliner Magnesium Ramp #2440-158 Table HM-6 12440-160 Wooden Stools (3) 12440-73/75 Collapsible, Two Stall Voting Booth #2440-1 Folding Tables (8) t2440-65/72 Pedestal Typewriter Desks 12440-9/10 Chair Mat 12440-173 Electric Sander 12440-157 Miller Falls Hoist Motor #2440-137 Steno Desk 10702-18 Chair Cart #2440-156 Board approved the transfer of $6,500.00 from Contractual Services to Data Processing Capital Outlay. LL 068 Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Claire Eldredge for 70 square foot of enclosure for foyer entrance, remove existing garage door with break-a-way construction wall and glass door (existing enclosure needs 299 square foot permitted - legally permitted in 1982) on Lot 16, Long Beach Estates, Section A, Big pine Key; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Flood Zone A-IO and V-12, Panel l539C. Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Daniel Frano for the placement of a mobile home below the base flood elevation on Lot 75, Sunset Acres, Tavernier; Zoned URM - Urban Residential Mobile Home; Coastal Flood Zone V-16, Panel 0994C. Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Timothy Greene for a 670 square foot garage to be constructed at 5.8' elevation on Lots 10 and 11, Block 5, Key Haven Tenth Addition, Racoon Key; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone A-IO, Panel l728C. Board authorized a refund in the amount of $196.00 to Bradley P. Dressler, Key Largo Development Company inasmuch as he was overcharged. COUNTY ATTORNEY Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the County Attorney of Monroe County to accept and record a Deed of Conveyance from the School District of Monroe County con- veying a parcel of land on the island of Key Largo. RESOLUTION NO. 175-1988 See Res. Book No. 66 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution setting date, time and place for Public Hearing for proposed abandonment of an irregularly shaped triangle located in Monroe County right- of-way in Cross Key Waterways, Key Largo, Monroe County. RESOLUTION NO. 176-1988 See Res. Book No. 66 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor/Chairman of the Board to execute an Agreement by and between the Board of County Commissioners and Beckmeyer, Mulick & Wolkowsky, attorneys at law, pertaining to part- time legal assistance to Monroe County for FY 1987-88. RESOLUTION NO. 177-1988 See Res. Book No. 66 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution expressing the Monroe County Commission's opposition to any offshore drilling in and about the Florida Keys. RESOLUTION NO. 178-1988 See Res. Book No. 66 which is incorporated herein by reference. I LL 069 MUNICIPAL SERVICES (WASTE) Board approved the payment of $1,483.48 to the Department of Natural Resources for expenses incurred in connection with the Long Key Landfill evaluation. AIRPORT Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute a Sign Lease by and between the County of Monroe and Emeralds International, Inc. con- cerning a sign located at Key West International Airport. RESOLUTION NO. 179-1988 See Res. Book No. 66 which is incorporated herein by reference. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Board approved the payment of $9,100.00 (80% of $11,375.00) to Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, M.D., P.A., a Baptist Hospital participating physician, for services required for Robert Frizzell. EXTENSION SERVICES Board authorized the payment of $20,000.00 to the Florida Keys Artificial Reef Association in connection with the Key Largo Bibb and Duane Artificial Reef FBIP #B870l6. Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor/Chairman of the Board to execute a State of Florida Department of Natural Resources Florida Boating Improvement Program Development Project Agreement (Contract No. C5203), between the Department of Natural Resources and Monroe County, pertaining to Cow Key and Lakes Channel Markers repairs. RESOLUTION NO. 180-1988 See Res. Book No. 66 which is incorporated herein by reference. PUBLIC WORKS Board approved the purchase of two 300 lb. Kold Draft Electronic Cuber Stainless Ice Machines from Williams Refrigeration and Air Conditioning at a total cost of $5,250.00. PLANNING DEPARTMENT Board adopted the following Resolution establishing certain fees for applications for development approval and for applications for alcoholic beverage approval. RESOLUTION NO. 181-1988 See Res. Book No. 66 which is incorporated herein by reference. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Board approved payment of the following invoices: 1. The Brewer Company of Florida, Inc., in the amount of $16,297.85 for Invoice No.2 (Final) in re: Plantation Key Roads I. LL 070 2. Public Financial Management, Inc., in the amount of $3,054.95 for professional services through 3/31/88. 3. victor N. DeCario and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $6,421.46 for professional services through 3/31/88. 4. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the amount of $69,058.00, Invoice No.1 for professional services in re: Key West International Airport. 5. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the amount of $60,025.95, Invoice No.1 for professional services in re: Marathon Airport. 6. Morgan & Hendrick, P.A., in the amount of $105.00 for professional services in re: New Port Largo vs. Monroe County. 7. Floyd, Pearson, Richman, Greer, Weil, Zack & Brumbaugh, in the amount of $2,151.18 for professional services in re: New Port Largo vs. Monroe County. 8. Muller, Mintz, Kornriech, Caldwell, Casey, Crosland, and Bramnick, P.A., in the amount of $3,229.45 for professional services through 3/31/88, 9. Risk Control Associates, Inc., in the amount of $750.00, for professional services through 3/31/88. 10. Neblett and Sauer, P.A., in the amount of $1,021.35, for profesional services in re: Wedzicha vs. Monroe County Health Department, et ale 11. David Paul Horan & Associates, in the amount of $3,411.50 for professional services in re: Monroe County vs. State of Florida. Board adopted the following Resolution adopting the purchasing policies for the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners. RESOLUTION NO. 182-1988 See Res. Book No. 66 which is incorporated herein by reference. COUNTY CLERK Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures: COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Angel Velez-Diaz, Ph.D., in the amount of $200.00; Jeffrey J. Elenewski, Ph.D., in the amount of $400.00; Richard Hellman, Ph.D., in the amount of $50.00; Dr. Guillermo Marcovici, in the amount of $250.00; Mental Health Care Center, in the amount of $ 50.00. OTHER EXPENSES ~ COSTS, State of Florida, in the amount of $1,677.27. COURT REPORTER SERVICE, Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $760.80; Nancy J. Maleske, in the amount of $361.90; Nichols & Hardy, in the amount of $350.00; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of $232.50. COURT INTERPRETER SERVICE, Serafin Calero, in the amount of $35.00; Juan Borges, in the amount of $375.00; LL 071 Basia Dziewanoski, in the amount of $30.00; Jerome Grapel, in the amount of $25.00; Jose E. Vasquez, in the amount of $25.00. EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Guillermo D. Marcovici, in the amount of $250.00; Tanju~Mishara, Ph.D., in the amount of $150.00. -- WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance & Travel, in the amount of $2,302.94; Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of $215.00. Board approved the following Warrants: GENERAL REVENUE FUND, '86013-'86938, in the amount of $3,136,157.89. ---- SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, '227-#229, in the amount of $86,299:39. FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, t697-'700, in the amount of $1,151,778.88.- ---- AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, 1453-#457, in the amount of $59,820.98. - ---- ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, 1502-'504, in the amount of $138,809.OS:- - ---- MSD TAX DISTRICT, 11078-'1090 in the amount of $458,588.85. --- MSD - MARINE BANK (Marathon), 1420-'422, in the amount of-sf48,895.64 ---- MSD - PLEDGED FUNDS, tlll-1113, in the amount of $600,000.00. LAW LIBRARY FUND, '231-1233, in the amount of $1,743.02:-- ---- CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, 1284-'286, in the amount of $74,529.40. ---- CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, '217-#219, in the amount of $16,617.8~ ---- WORKERS COMPENSATION, #2480-12496, in the amount of $37,17l.38. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, 1490-1497, in the amount of $32,784.44. MONROE COUNTY SELF-INSURED GROUP INSURANCE, 1233-'237, in the amount of $145,437.ll. TRANSLATOR FUND, 1173-'174, in the amount of $12,859.44. ---- $344.09 CROSS KEY WATERWAY, '55-#56, in the amount of 715 MARINERS HOSPITAL SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT, #33-'34, in the amount of $3,98l.31. 716 SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT, PLANNING, BLDG & CODE ENFORCEMENT, '123-#126, in the amount of $290,281.50.- ---- LL072 718 VENETIAN SHORES SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT, '07, in the amount of $17.08. ---- Board approved the Minutes of the following meetings: 3/1/88 and 3/15/88. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning receipt of unanticipated funds for fiscal year 1987-88. RESOLUTION NO. 183-1988 See Res. Book No. 66 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds for fiscal year 1987-88. RESOLUTION NO. 184-1988 See Res. Book No. 66 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board rejected IBM equipment purchase approved at February 16, 1988 Board Meeting and acceptance of proposal to purchase IBM and/or equivalent vendor equipment for Public Works, Land Authority, Card Sound Bridge, Extension Services, Planning Department and Data Processing. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ATTORNEY Lucien Proby, County Attorney, indicated there was no change in the New Port Largo suit. He also advised the Board that the Wedzicha case had been dismissed. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Sheriff Freeman addressed the Board concerning his request for Budget amendment. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to approve a transfer of funds within the current Sheriff's Department in the amount of $100,000.00 from the Personal Services Account to Expenses-Other-Than Salaries Account. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ATTORNEY The County Attorney discussed the Big Pine Key Road and the suit against Ron Binns, Facility Maintenance Director, by the Upper Keys Humane Society. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the County Attorney to defend Mr. Binns in this action. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Proby discussed the procedure and the filing of certain suits against the County relative to the Key Largo Lodge approval. These matters were filed by John Pennekamp, et al and the Upper Keys Citizens' Association. Mr. Proby indicated that in some instances the Board members were served individually as well as in the capacity of County Commissioner. Fred Tittle briefly addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to provide legal defense to all parties sued individually in these actions, with the County Attorney representing the Board of County Commissioners, to employ special counsel to represent the Planning Board and to employ separate counsel to represent Don Craig, Planning \ LL 073 r~ Director, and Robert Wolfe, Assistant County Attorney, who had been sued individually. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the County Attorney to investigate the possibility of counter suits for malicious prosecution in instances where the County Commission and Staff were sued individually as well as acting in their official capacities. Roll call vote was unanimous. A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance concerning the Monroe County Risk Management Program, etc. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Puto declaring an emergency exists and waiving the requirements of advertising under the provisions of Florida Statutes 125.66. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Ordinance adopting and implementing the Monroe County Risk Management Program; providing for severa- bility, providing for the repeal of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance; providing for inclusion in the Monroe County Code; and providing for an effective date. Roll call vote was unanimous. ORDINANCE NO. 025-1988 See Ord. Book No. 18 which is incorporated herein by reference. MUNICIPAL SERVICES, (WASTE) Charles Aguero, MSD Manager, discussed the clean-up campaign in the Upper Keys. The MSD Manager discussed his attempted nego- tiations with some of the Franchise collector's concerning their interpretation of certain portions of the Franchise Addendum relative to the pick-up of certain refuse items. Mayor Mickey Feiner of Key Colony Beach addressed the Board concerning this problem and indicated that an instance recently occurred where trash was allowed to build up on city streets. A call to Mr. Aguero had prompted corrective action by the Franchisee; however, there was still a problem with their interpretation of the requiremens of the Franchise Addendum. Fred Tittle addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Mayor Lytton to authorize the MSD Manager to address the problem in any appropriate method that he deems necessary. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Puto to postpone for two weeks. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Freeman Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Puto Commissioner Stormont Mayor Lytton No Yes Yes No No Motion failed. Roll call vote on the original motion was taken with the following results: Commissioner Freeman Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Puto Commissioner Stormont Mayor Lytton Yes No No Yes Yes LL 074 Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to authorize the MSD Manager to negotiate a contract with Phoenix Metals for removal of scrap metal. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Lytton not present. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to authorize the MSD Manager to travel to Orlando on April 27 for a legislative meeting concerning solid waste legislation. Motion carried unanimously. -- Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to reconsider the Board's previous action concerning payment to the Department of Natural Resources for site evaluation of Long Key landfill. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Freeman Commisioner Hernandez Commissioner Stormont Mayor Pro Tem Puto Yes Yes No Yes Motion carried with Mayor Lytton not present. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the payment to the Department of Natural Resources upon the presentation of appropriate documentation to support the billing. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to adopt the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease by and between Victor DeMaris and Monroe County for the purpose of providing temporary storage for abandoned vehicles. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 185-l988 See Res. Book No 66 which is incorporated herein by reference. The Board recognized Nancy Linan, attorney repre- senting the FDIC, Linda Evans and Butch Horne of the Department of Natural Resources. Ms. Linan addressed the Board concerning a recent problem in the proposed sale of the Port Bougainville property to the State of Florida when it was discovered that the County may have an outstanding 99-year lease on four and one-half acres of the property. It was indicated that the County had taken this lease and had sub-leased to the Key Largo Volunteer Department the property on which the fire department is located. Ms. Linan presented a proposal whereby the County would agree to release their lease interest in this property and accept in return from the State of Florida a lease for one-half acre for the fire station. During discussion, Mayor Lytton discussed a proposed relocation of the tower which now exists on the Key Largo Landfill site to this area in order to free more space for use by the landfill which would extend this use by approximately two years. Charles Aguero, MSD Manager, and Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan discussed the Key Largo Landfill sites. Following discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to accept a conceptual pro- posal whereby Monroe County would release their interest in the 99-year lease of four and one-half acres of property in I LL Q75 Port Bougainville with negotiations for the maximum amount of property, but not less than two and one-half acres, to remain in the County lease-hold. During discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to include in negotiations the provi- sions for the relocation of the tower currently at the Key Largo Landfill site to this site at Port Bougainville. Roll call vote on the amendment was unanimous. Roll call vote on .- the motion as amended was unanimous. EMERGENCY SERVICES (EMS) Reggie paros, Emergency Services Director, discussed with the Board the transfer of patients which had been sent to Baptist Hospital after the notice to stop and advised the Board that to his knowledge all these patients were insured. The EMS Director recommended that pursuant to the Board's request, the base rate for ambulance fees in District 5 and District 6 would be the same as the rest of the County. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the recommen- dation of Mr. Paros to allow the base rate for ambulance fees in Districts 5 and 6 be the same as for the rest of the County. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Paros discussed payment for inter-hospital transfers that were currently being made by the Key Largo Ambulance Corporation which would now have to be assumed by the District. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to refer this matter back to the EMS Director and the County Attorney to review any necessary amendments to the County Ordinance to accomplish this. Motion carried unanimously. ENGINEERING Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan discussed with the Board the recent approval and issuance of rules by the Department of Environmental Regulations con- cerning outstanding Florida waters. He indicated that beach restoration projects had been removed from these require- ments. Mr. Harris also briefly discussed the Environmental Impact Assessment on Big Pine Key Road. EXTENSION SERVICES Jeff Fisher, Extension Services Director, discussed the Reef Mooring Demonstration Project and read a letter from Reef Relief indicating that the Contractor had agreed to corrective action on existing work and that all future work would be done in accordance with specifications. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve a time extension of 180 days as of February 7, 1988 to Peter Jones, contractor, for the installation of 60 reef mooring buoys. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC WORKS Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Puto to authorize the Public Works Department to complete necessary work regarding providing I I LL 076 proper access for handicapped persons to the various polling sites throughout the County. Motion carried unanimously. Ron Binns, Facility Maintenance Director, discussed a request from the Lower Keys Friends of Animals to reduce dog license fees. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Puto to prepare the appropriate Ordinance in accordance with Mr. Binns memorandum dated April 12, 1988. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Tom Brown, County Administrator, advised the Board of the statistics received at the most recent Jail Oversite Committee meeting of the operation of the pre-trial release program and indicated that the program was working very suc- cessfully. Mr. Brown gave his response to the Ad Hoc Committee Report concerning Code Enforcement. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the preparation of a Resolution of a statement of philosophy concerning Code Enforcement. Motion carried unanimously. The County Administrator gave a brief report on the status of the Summer Recreation Program and indicated that a proposed contract had been submitted and that the method of payment would be reviewed by the Clerk for any possible required changes. AWARDING OF BIDS - ---- The following bids were received for the Renovation of the First Floor of the Courthouse Annex Building: McAnallen-Porter Constructors, Inc. 1100 Gillespie Avenue Sarasota, Florida 33577 $ 398,980.00 Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc. 1888 NW 23rd Street Pompano Beach, Florida 33069 $ 301,783.00 Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan recommended the Board award the bid to Hewitt-Kier for the 200 day bid. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve the recommendation of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan to award the bid for the renovation of the first floor of the Courthouse Annex Building to Hewitt-Kier Construction, Inc. for the 200 day bid in the amount of $301,783.00. Motion carried unanimously. The following bids were received for One New 1988 Multi-purpose Wheel Tractor: Case Power and Equipment 1260l West Okeechobee Road Hialeah Gardens, Florida $ 12,300.00 Homestead Ford Tractor Sales, Inc. 15 South Flagler Avenue Homestead, Florida 33030 $ 14,423.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to award the bid for one new 1988 LL 077 multi-purpose wheel tractor to the low bidder, Case Power and Equipment, in the amount of $12,300.00. Motion carried unanimously. The Board recessed for lunch. * * * * * ~~ The Board reconvened with all Commissioners present. SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT Gene Flinn discussed the proposed one cent infrastructure sales tax. The Board took no action. Vern Pokorski of Big Pine Key addressed the Board concerning pollution control and commended the work that the Pollution Control Department was doing in cleaning up the Keys. He expressed his hope that the Commission would favorbly view the Budget requests for the coming year. He also discussed the need for better equipment. VESTED RIGHTS HEARING Susan Vernon, the attorney for the applicant, Oceanside Island Associates, was not present. Don Craig, Assistant County Administrator for Growth Management - Director of Planning, Building and Zoning Department addressed the Board and advised that the Hearing Officer had recommended denial. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to deny according to the recommendation of the Hearing Officer the Vested Rights Application of Oceanside Island Associates. Roll call vote was unanimous. PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance concerning Harry Harris Park, etc. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Puto to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. Proof of publication was entered into the record. The following individuals addressed the Board: Gail Joiner, Annette Herman, Linda Morrow, Robert Del Gario, Bonnie Garris, Juanita Green, Jane Weir, Denise Niedemeyer. Dent Pierce, Assistant County Administrator for Public Works also addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Puto to amend the proposed Ordinance to provide for a 10:00 p.m. lights-out. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to continue the Public Hearing to the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. * * * * *