04/19/1988 Regular
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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;
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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.
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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.- ----
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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