06/21/1988 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, June 21, 1988
Key Colony Beach City Hall
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. on the above date
at the Key Colony Beach City Hall. Present and answering to
roll call were Commissioner Jerry Hernandez, Jr.,
Commissioner Michael puto, Commissioner John Stormont, and
Mayor Eugene Lytton. Absent from the meeting was
Commissioner William Freeman. Also present were Danny L.
Kolhage, Clerk; Lucien Proby, County Attorney; Randy
Ludacer, Assistant 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 advised the Commission of an invita-
tion to a luncheon on this date given by the Domestic Abuse
Center honoring State Attorney Kirk Zuelch and Sheriff
William Freeman.
Mayor Lytton also advised the Commission that he
had recently read that the Area of Critical State Concern in
Franklin County had been extended.
Mayor Lytton then made a presentation of a plaque
to Lucien C. Proby, County Attorney, for his dedicated ser-
vice to the County.
Mayor Lytton continued to the next meeting a
discussion of Translator interference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve the appointment of
Jim Gibbs to the Highway Beautification Committee to replace
Penny Mason. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Stormont discussed possible changes in
the Commercial/Residential Waste Charges. This matter was
deferred to the next meeting.
Mayor Lytton advised the County Commission that he
had seen an ad run by The District School Board for the
possible sale of the Truman School in Key West. Motion was
made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner
Puto to adopt the following Resolution requesting the Monroe
County School Board to donate Truman School to the County.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 230-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Mayor Lytton discussed recommendations from the
Monroe County Fine Arts Council for appointments thereto.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to appoint Marian E. Moon and Gordon Lacy
to the Monroe County Fine Arts Council. Motion carried una-
nimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve the following items
by unanimous consent:
Board approved the disposal of the following equipment from
the Inventory of the Property Appraiser:
2211-485
224-373
2211-105
224-136
2211-501
2211-419
2211-499
2211-522
2211-459
224-353
2211-431
2211-444
2211-422
2211-513
2211-509
2211-475
2211-498
2211-504
2211-443
2211-082
2211-457
224-368
2211-476
2211-462
0400-658
2211-348
2211-157
2211-503
2211-501
0400-542
2211-468
2211-512
2211-455
2211-382
2211-506
Micrastar Reader w/Printer
Diebold Rotary File
Brown Table from Micro Film Machine
Mimeograph Machine Serial 1777
Mimeograph Cabinet/Green
United Calculator (electronic printing)
Singer Calculator
Miida Calculator 08771046 Serial
IBM Typewriter
IBM Typewriter
IBM Typewriter
IBM Typewriter
Singer Calculator
Singer Calculator
Sanyo Calculator
Sharp Calculator
Singer Calculator
United Calculator
Singer Calculator
Singer Calculator
IBM Typewriter
Singer Calculator
IBM Typewriter
IBM Typewriter
Singer Calculator
IBM Typewriter
IBM Typewriter
Smith-Corona Typewriter
Singer Calculator
Sm. Black Singer Calculator-t310596
Singer Calculator
Casio Calculator
Sharp Calculator
Sanyo Calculator
IBM Typewriter
IBM Typewriter
Air Conditioner
Board approved the removal of the following items from the
Inventory of Veterans Affairs:
2991-7
2991-45
1200-49
1200-50
1200-54
Executive Swivel Chair
Executive Chair, Brown
IBM Electric Typewriter/Green
IBM Electric Typewriter/White
Remington Typewriter
Board authorized payment of the following invoices for
trauma care rendered to John Starke:
Vendor/Provider
Rafael Machado, M.D.
Hatem Eissa, M.D.
Total Cost
$1,240.00
$ 520.00
County Cost
$ 992.00
$ 416.00
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Board authorized payment of TOC expenditures in the amount
of $367,191.73 (Input Date 6/7/88), subject to final invoice
approval by the Finance Department.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Roger and patricia Marsh for the placement of a mobile
home below the IOO-year Base Flood Elevation on Lot 9, Block
12, Tamarac Park, Geiger Key~ Zoned URM - Urban Residential
Mobile Home~ Coastal Flood Zone A-IO, Panel 1734C.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Mayor/Chairman of the Board to execute a Business Lease by
and between F. James Chaplin and Bettye B. Chaplin and
Monroe County concerning office space in Marathon for the
Public Defender.
RESOLUTION NO. 231-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Social Services
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Mayor/Chairman of the Board to execute a Subgrant Agreement
by and between the National Council on the Aging, Inc. and
the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County for the
purpose of providing part-time opportunities in community
service employment for low-income senior citizens.
RESOLUTION NO. 232-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Mayor/Chairman of the Board to execute Amendment II by and
between the State of Florida Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services and the Monore County Board of
County Commissioners/Monroe County In-Home Services -
Home-Delivered Meals, in order to amend Contract KG-706 con-
cerning Community Care for Disabled Adults.
RESOLUTION NO. 233-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Mayor/Chairman of the Board to execute Amendment II by and
between the State of Florida Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services and the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners/Monroe County In-Home Services, in
order to amend Contract KG-707 concerning Community Care for
Disabled Adults.
RESOLUTION NO. 234-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Fiscal Management
Board granted permission to advertise for a new position of
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Secretary/Computer Operator starting at the Pay Grade of
36-A in the Purchasing Section, Office of Fiscal Management.
Personnel & Insurance
Boaard accepted the recommendation of Staff and awarded the
bid for Professional Risk Management and Insurance
Consulting Services to Stanford & Company.
Data Processing
Board accepted the recommendation of Staff and awarded the
bid for electrcal work in the Computer Room to Summer land
Electric in the amount of $17,000.00.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Engineering
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No.
I on the Key Largo Roads V Project to The Brewer Company of
Florida, Inc. setting out a net decrease of $1,251.00 from
the Contract Price and also assessing Liquidated Damages of
$200.00 a day for six days.
Facilities Maintenance
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds
for the year 1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 235-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved payment of the following invoices:
I. Morgan & Hendrick, in the amount of $1,385.00,
for professional services in re Pennekamp v.
Monroe County.
2. Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey,
Crosland & Bramnick, P.A., in the amount of
$6,222.09, for professional services through
May 31, 1988.
3. The Brewer Co. of Florida, Inc., in the amount
of $25,388.75, for Invoice No. Two (Final) in
re Key Largo Roads V.
4. Victor N. DeCario & Associates, Inc., in the
amount of $6,366.37, for professional services
in re Monroe County GIS through May 31, 1988.
5. David Paul Horan & Associates, P.A., in the
amount of $850.00, for professional services
in re Monroe County v. State of Florida.
6. Floyd, Pearson, Richman, Greer, Weil, Zack &
Brumbaugh, in the amount of $233.47, for
professional services in re New Port Largo v.
Monroe County.
7. IBM, in the amount of $1,400.00, for Graphics
Program Generator and Graphics Attachment,
2/1/88 through 2/29/88.
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8. IBM, in the amount of $1,400.00, for Graphics
Program Generator and Graphics Attachment,
4/1/88 through 4/30/88.
9. IBM, in the amount of $1,400.00, for Graphics
Program Generator and Graphics Attachment,
5/1/88 through 5/31/88.
10. IBM, in the amount of $1,395.00, for Pedestal
Feature.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning receipt
of unanticipated funds for the year 1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 236-1988
RESOLUTION NO. 237-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds
for the year 1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 238-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds
for the year 1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 239-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Jeffrey J.
Elenewski, Ph.D., in-the amount of $200.00~ Elaine Gordon
Treatment Center, in the amount of $203.96~ Richard
Hellmann, Ph.D., in the amount of $485.00~ Guillermo
Marcovici, M.D., in the amount of $250.00~ Mental Health
Care Center of the Lower Keys, in the amount of $400.00~
Tanju T. Mishara, Ph.D., in the amount of $300.00.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Michael E. Cox, in the
amount of $4,336.00~ Roberta S. Fine, in the amount of
$350.00~ Lissa C. Pancare, in the amount of $350.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Louis J. Spallone, Clerk, in the
amount of $300.00.
EXTRADITION COSTS, William A. Freeman, Jr.,
Sheriff, in the amount of $11,128.66.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $220.00~ Christensen Reporting,
in the amount of $133.75~ Florida Keys Reporting, in the
amount of $262.50~ Ronald Graham, in the amount of $23.20~
Laws Reporting, Inc., in the amount of $286.55~ Nancy J.
Maleske, in the amount of $3,282.75~ Jill Middlemiss, in the
amount of $64.80~ Nichols & Hardy Court Reporters, in the
amount of $845.50~ State of Florida, in the amount of
$341.25.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Juan Borges, in the
amount of $470.00~ Serafin Calero, in the amount of $35.00~
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Jerome Grapel, in the amount of $100.00~ George Kulecki, in
the amount of $25.00~ Elke Lutz, in the amount of $50.00.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance & Travel, in the
amount of $3,266.24~ Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of
$130.00.
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, $89108-'89968, in the amount
of $2,963,345.54.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, Marine Bank, f71, in the
amount of $6,688.75.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, Barnett Bank-Islamorada, t71,
in the amount of $6,688.7S:--
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #236-'238, in
the amount of $48,59~75.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #714-t717, in the amount of
$1,129,781.49.-
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, '466-468, in
the amount of $17,473.00.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #510-512, in the amount of
$131,611.~ - ----
MSD TAX DISTRICT, '1116-1117, in the amount of
$133,195.03. ---
MSD - MARINE BANK (Marathon), '431-'435, in the
amount of-s517,422.83.
MSD - PLEDGED FUNDS, '116-tI17, in the amount of
$600,000.00. -
$130.21.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #239-240, in the amount of
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, t291-#296, in the amount of
$220,463.33. ----
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, #226-#228, in the amount
of $35,452.47. ----
WORKERS COMPENSATION, #2531-'2544, in the amount of
$25,949.69.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, i510-'516, in the
amount of $105,267.47.
MONROE COUNTY SELF-INSURED GROUP INSURANCE,
#245-248, in the amount of $240,934.02.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #179-#181, in the amount of
$60,491.93. ----
716-717 SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT, PLANNING, BLDG ~
CODE ENFORCEMENT, #136-#144, in the amount of $179,100.48.
003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, f0007-#0011,
in the amount of $52,918.89.
503 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND, Marine Bank, '001, in the
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amount of $19,068.16.
003 MONROE COUNTY RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM,
Marine Bank, 100002, in the amount of $24,300.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve Tourist Development
Council Expenditures from the First Year collections of the
Third Penny for payments to Greater Key West Chamber of
Commerce in the amounts of $640.11 and $1,222.92, with
reference to Commissioner Stormont's clarification as to the
definition of "artists' fees." Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Lucien Proby, County Attorney, advised the Board
that there were no new developments in the Port Largo suit.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Hernandez to approve payment of a bill from
the firm of Taylor, Brian, et al in the amount of $2,547.94
in re the Key Largo Lodge suit. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Lytton
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve payment of a bill in the
amount of $500.00 for legal services provided to the County
Attorney's Office by Sheri Smallwood due to the resignation
of former Assistant County Attorney Robert Leeman. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Proby briefly discussed the fact that Randy
Ludacer was currently advertising for a replacement for Mr.
Leeman. During discussion of the shortage of personnel in
the County Attorney's Office, motion was made by Mayor
Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to offer Mr.
Proby a contract for temporary employment not to exceed two
days per week with a fee not to exceed $150.00 per hour and
for a period not to exceed eight weeks. Motion carried una-
nimously.
The County Attorney discussed the Big Pine Key
Access road and the pending settlement with DCA.
Mr. Proby discussed the need for immediate repairs
and work on the ducts in the old Jail.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Engineering
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve Change Order No. 2
to the existing Master Construction Contract between Monroe
County and Gomez Construction, dated January 5, 1988, to
complete the interior finishing for the Third Floor of the
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Jail Addition at Jackson Square in the amount of $22,030.00
subject to the availability of funds. Motion carried unani-
mously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mr. Proby advised that there would be a hearing on
the Jail on June 22nd.
The County Attorney indicated to the Board that he
was still in the process of investigating the situation with
Monroe County Housing Finance Authority.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to authorize the following
payments in connection with the Monroe County Jail Suit,
said payments to be made from the Board of County
Commissioners account.
Lipman & Weisberg - Attorney Fees and Expenses
in the amount of $8,259.50
Bruce Rogow -
Attorney Fees and Expenses
in the amount of $48,428.55
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed the proposed Employment
Agreement with Randy Ludacer for the position of County
Attorney. Mayor Lytton discussed the probationary period.
Following discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve
the Employment Agreement as amended and amending the compen-
sation to $70,000.00, and to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor/Chairman of the Board to execute an
Employment Agreement by and between Monroe County and Randy
Ludacer concerning his employment as County Attorney.
During discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
to postpone this matter for clarification of the issue of
Career Service. Motion died for lack of a second. After
further discussion and amendments to the Employment
Agreement, roll call vote on the original motion was unani-
mous.
RESOLUTION NO. 240-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES (WASTE)
Charles Aguero, MSD Manager, discussed the Solid
Waste Legislation passed by the 1988 Legislature. Pursuant
to that legislation, Mr. Aguero was directed to begin nego-
tiations with the Franchisees concerning curbside recycling
pick-up.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Extension Services
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Mayor Lytton to adopt the following Resolution regarding
Simonton Street Boater's Park and authorizing the re-
imbursement of $50,000.00 at this time upon the recommen-
dation of the County Administrator.
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RESOLUTION NO. 241-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Jeff Fisher, Director of Extension Services, discussed this
matter. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Report
Donald Craig, Assistant County Administrator,
discussed the fact that the rule adopting those agreed-upon
changes in the Land Use Plan Text and Maps will become Law
on June 27th.
Mr. Craig discussed the filing of the Quarterly
Report under the provisions of the DCA Contract.
Mr. Craig advised the Board that interviews for the
position of Parks and Recreation Director were on-going.
He advised that the Planning Commission had begun
the process for Map Amendments for the Second Six Months'
Review.
Mr. Craig informed the Commission that some indivi-
duals are in the process of writing a book on Tourism and
Development in the Keys and would like to interview the
Board members.
He advised the Commission that the Staff was pro-
ceeding to obtain bids for remodeling of Wing III; that they
had advertised in the Florida and the Keys Contractor
Associations' publications; that they would be conducting a
pre-bid conference; and that they would have sealed bids
submitted to the Clerk a week from this coming Friday.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to approve this procedure and also
providing for an exception from the requirement for a
Performance Bond as permitted in the Statutes. Motion
carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Hernandez to adopt the following Resolution
declaring Ken Sorensen as Mayor Emeritus of Monroe County.
RESOLUTION NO. 242-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Ken Sorensen addresed the Board concerning the problems
facing Monroe County and the Board, and commended the
Commissioners for their service to the people of Monroe
County.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mike Derbonne addressed the Board concerning the
annual up-date of the Five-Year Transportation Plan. Harry
Reed of the Department of Transportation addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
adopting the First Annual Update FY1988-89 Monroe County
Coordinated Transportation Development Plan, subject to a
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future determination- as to the amount and source of funding.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 243-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Lavon Wisher, Senior Managing Consultant of Public
Financial Management, Inc., addressed the Board concerning
the proposed Capital Projects Financing Plan. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Puto and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to approve the recommen-
dation of PFM to adopt the plan of finance as outlined in
their report of May II, 19881 and to authorize PFM to
proceed with a competitive method of sale <subject to Market
conditions) and after bond Counsel has reviewed the loan
pool legal requirements, assess the benefits, if any, to
Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Planning ~ Development Review
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of Monroe County
an Agreement with the Florida Department of Community
Affairs to exempt from Chapter 9J-I, F.A.C. Review certain
types of County Development Orders, with an amendment that
consideration include those items included in the Text
Amendments recently approved concerning CFS-D Mobile Homes.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 244-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Fire and Rescue
The Board was advised of receipt of the following
bids for One Aerial Ladder Fire Apparatus and Associated
and/or Related Equipment for Municipal Service Taxing
District 6:
Simon Ladder Towers, Inc.
R.D. 2, Cocalico Creek Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
80' Stratospear
Aerial Ladder
Base Bid: $374,219
Option I: + $1,565
Option 2: + $5,400
QS-IIO' Aerial Ladder
II - $341,921
w/prog. - $335,824
Dowling Fire Equipment, Inc.
Representing E-One
Post Office Box 1170
Silver Springs, FL 32688-1170
AS-75' Aerial Ladder
.2 - $318,895
w/prog. - $313,063
Reggie Paros, Assistant County Administrator,
advised that the bid from Simon Ladder Towers, Inc.
was not responsive to the specifications. Motion was made
by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez
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to authorize Staff to negotiate with W. D. Dowling, repre-
senting E-I, Inc. to obtain an adjustment in the bid that is
in accordance with the amounts approved by the Referendum.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Grants Management
Mike Langton of Langton Associates addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following
Resolution authorizing the filing of a Grant Application
with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for AIDS Service and
Prevention Projects and directing the execution of same by
the proper County authorities. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 24S-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Engineering
Dent Pierce, Assistant County Administrator, and
Robert Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan addressed
the Board concerning the Card Sound Bridge. The Board
discussed recommendations in the Annual Report from the
Consulting Engineers and the recommendations from PFM con-
cerning the financing capabilities. Motion was made by
Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
adopt the following Resolution authorizing the Consulting
Engineers and the appropriate County Staff to proceed with
Project II, less Item D, and Project III, as listed on Page
3-14 and 3-IS, respectively, of the report of the Consulting
Engineer for the Monroe County Card Sound Road and Toll
Bridge FacilitY1 prohibiting public access to the west
fishing catwalk1 and authorizing the Consulting Engineers
and appropriate County Staff to proceed with the permit
application process concerning said projects. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 246-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to approve Section 5 of the recommen-
dations from PFM that Monroe County should authorize a
Traffic and Revenue Study of the Bridge so that the Board
can have all the information needed to adopt a sound long-
range financial plan, with the provision that the Traffic
Study should be accomplished as part of the HCP process,
directing Staff to close all revenue loopholes, and to pre-
pare a Study on the long-term revenue estimates at the
Bridge. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Joe Wise of
William R. Hough & Co. briefly addressed other financing
alternatives.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Stormont discussed a proposed
Resolution relating to the 3rd Cent Tourist Development Tax
usage and the Tourist Development Council. Stan Becker of
TDC District 2 addressed the Board. Russell Teal, Ellen
McFadden and David Horan all addressed the Board concerning
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the proposed Resolution. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the
following Resolution relative to the Third Cent Tourist Tax.
RESOLUTION NO. 247-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Lytton
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
Commissioner Puto discussed Tourist Development
Council volunteers. Karen Horan, President of Seven Foot
Key Lime Pie, Inc., addressed the Board and gave the Board
some history on the development of the Key Lime pie proce-
dure and the need for incorporation. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Puto to
authorize payment of the Seven Foot Key Lime Pie expenses
excluded from the previous approval of TDC expenditures.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Lytton
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held for the purpose of deter-
m1n1ng whether or not the following described street,
alleyway, road or highway shall be abandoned:
Commencing on the southerly right-of-way
line of said Trinidad Road at the
northeasterly corner of Lot 12, Block I
of Breezeswept Beach Estates Subdivision
recorded as aforesaid: thence bear West
along the said southerly line of Trinidad
Road, 70.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING
of that portion of Trinidad Road herein
intended to be described: thence continue
bearing West along the said southerly line
of Trinidad Road 280 feet to the north-
westerly corner of Lot 13, Block I of
Breezeswept Beach Estates recorded as
aforesaid: thence bear North along the
northerly prolongation of the westerly
line of said Lot 13, Block I 20.94 feet
to a point on the southerly right-of-way
line of U.S. Highway No. I: thence bear
North 77 degrees 22' - 45' East along the
said southerly right-of-way line of U.S.
Highway No. I, 133.01 feet to its
intersection with the northerly
right-of-way line of said Trinidad Road:
thence bear East along the said northerly
right-of-way line of Trinidad Road 125.20
feet: thence bear South 25.00 feet to the
centerline of said Trinidad Road: thence
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bear East along the said centerline of
Trinidad Road 25.00 feet; thence bear
south 25.00 feet to the southerly right-
of-way line of said Trinidad Road and
POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 11,489
square feet, i.e. 0.2637 acres more or
less.
Proof of publication was entered into the record. Erol
Vural, attorney representing Joe Glenn, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolution
approving the abandonment. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 248-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was then held on a proposed
Ordinance providing for the regulations of fence height and
setback requirements within the Unincorporated Areas of
Monroe County, Florida; providing for severability; pro-
viding for the repeal of all Ordinances or parts of
Ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code; and providing an effective
date. Proof of publication was entered into the record.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Hernandez to read by title only. Motion
carried unanimously. Bill Smith of the Florida Keys
Contractors Association addressed the Board. Donald Craig,
Assistant County Administrator of the Growth Management
Division, also addressed the Board. By unanimous consent of
the Board, this Public Hearing was continued to the next
Marathon meeting.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Vested Rights
The Board entered into a discussion concernig the
Re-hearing for Oceanside Island Associates, Vested Rights
Approval. Jim Hendrick, attorney representing the
Petitioners, addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Mayor Lytton to uphold
the decision of the Hearing Officer, and to adopt the
following Resolution accepting and adopting the Findings of
Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommended Order concerning
the Vested rights Hearing of Oceanside Island Associates.
RESOLUTION NO. 249-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Lytton
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
The Board then discussed the Vested Rights Hearing
for Coral Harbor Plaza, Inc. (Joseph Farrugia). Motion was
made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner
Stormont to uphold the decision of the Hearing Officer, and
to adopt the fOllowing Resolution accepting and adopting the
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Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order concerning
the Vested Rights Hearing of Joseph Farrugia (Coral Harbor
Plaza, Inc.).
RESOLUTION NO. 250-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Lytton
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Fred Roth addressed the Board concerning a problem
with his property in a proposed Land Use Plan Amendment
which had been rejected by the Department of Community
Affairs. No action was taken.
Mr. Roth also briefly discussed an incident that he
had had with the Monroe County Sheriff's Department. This
matter was referred to Sheriff Freeman.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Planning ~ Development Review
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve and authorize exe-
cution of a Contract between Monroe County and Dames and
Moore for completion of the North Key Largo Habitat
Conservation Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
Donald Craig, Assistant County Administrator,
discussed the receipt of Proposals for the Big Pine Key ACCC
Study. He indicated that Staff had proceeded to rank the
Proposers based upon criteria established by the Department
and based upon that ranking, he recommended the firm of
Sedway Cooke Associates. Motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez to postpone this item for two weeks. Motion died
for lack of a second. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve the
Staff recommendation awarding the Proposal to Sedway Cooke
Associates and including in this action a reference to the
evaluation process performed by Staff. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Consideration of policy on use of County Beaches
and Parks was continued to the next Key West meeting.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Planning ~ Development Review
Donald Craig, Assistant County Administrator,
discussed the proposal for a possible acquisition of Boot
Key by a combination of the Florida Keys Land Trust and the
Department of Natural Resources. Motion was made by
Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
adopt the following Resolution encouraging the possible
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acquisition of Boot Key by a combination of the Florida Keys
Land Trust and the Department of Natural Resources, and
agreeing that if said Key is acquired, the Board will nego-
tiate with said agencies for the County to assume certain
maintenance responsibilities therefor. Roll call vote was
unanimous with Commissioner Hernandez not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 251-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Report
Michael Managan, Assistant County Administrator,
discussed the recent closing of the Job Service Office in
Marathon. He also indicated that the County was in a good
position to receive the contract to provide job service
facilities in Monroe County. Marianne Salazar of the
Florida Department of Labor addressed the Board concerning
this matter.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Emergency Services
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Puto declaring an emergency exists,
waiving the requirements of advertising under the provisions
of Florida Statutes 125.66 and waiving notice by a four-
fifths vote 1 creating a Municipal Service Taxing Unit or
District for the provision of fire and ambulance service in
that portion of Monroe County extending from the Cow Key
Channel north to Snake Creek1 providing that the Cities of
Key Colony Beach and Layton may be included within said
Taxing Unit by passing Ordinances of inclusion or that such
Cities may obtain District services by entering into
Interlocal Agreements with the District1 providing for a
District governing bodY1 providing for the powers of such
governing body including the right to levy ad valorem taxes1
providing for the financial management of the business of
the District including the use of funds, the filing of
financial reports, audits, the borrowing of funds, and
fiscal year1 providing for referenda when required by
General or Special Law, or when General Law requires a bond
election, or when the purchase price of an item exceeds
$5,0001 providing for the hiring of personnel, independent
contractors, and the reimbursement of volunteers1 providing
for severabilitY1 providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith1 providing for incor-
poration into the Monroe county Code of Ordinances1 and pro-
viding for an effective date. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to read by title only. Motion carried
unanimously. There was no public input. Reggie paros,
Assistant County Administrator, addressed the need for the
Emergency Ordinance, and to have the Ordinance adopted
before July lst in order to comply with the Law. Motion was
made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner
Puto to adopt the following Emergency Ordinance. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 031-1988
See Ord. Book No. 18 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Puto declaring an emergency exists,
waiving the requirements of advertising under the provisions
of Florida Statutes 125.66 and waiving notice by a four-
fifths vote~ creating a Municipal Service Taxing Unit or
District for the provision of fire and ambulance in that
portion of Monroe County extending from Snake Creek north to
the southern boundary of the City of North Key Largo Beach
and then north to the Dade County Line~ providing for a
District governing body~ providing for the powers of such
governing body including the right to levy ad valorem taxes~
providing for the financial management of the business of
the District including the use of funds, the filing of
financial reports, audits, the borrowing of funds, and
fiscal year~ providing for referenda when required by
General or Special Law, or when General Law requires a bond
election, or when the purchase price of an item exceeds
$5,OOO~ providing for the hiring of personnel, independent
contractors, and the reimbursement of volunteers~ providing
for severability~ providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith~ providing for incor-
poration into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances~ and pro-
viding for an effective date. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to read by title only. Motion carried
unanimously. There was no public input. Reggie Paros,
Assistant County Administrator, addressed the need for the
Emergency Ordinance, and to have the Ordinance adopted
before July lst in order to comply with the Law. Motion was
made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner
Puto to adopt the Emergency Ordinance. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Lytton
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion failed for the lack of four affirmative votes.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Grants Management
Motion was made by Commisisoner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
accepting a Grant Award from the Department of Natural
Resources Florida Recreation Development Program in the
amount of $120,OOO for restoration of the Higgs Beach Pier,
construction of a Bicycle Path and related activities, and
authorizing the County Administrator to execute any and all
necessary documents relating to said Grant Award. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Hernandez not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 252-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Fire And Rescue
The Board was advised of receipt of the following
bids for Fire Wells <Dry Hydrants), Phase I:
M.A.P. Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
18790 S.W. 248th Street
Homestead, FL 33031
$165,004.00
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Youngquist Bros., Inc.
15000 Pine Ridge Road
Ft. Myers, FL 33908
$207,500.00
Frank Keevan & Son, Inc.
296 N.E. 60th Street
Miami, FL 33137
$214,804.00
Florida Rock & Sand Co., Inc.
15900 S.W. 408th Street
Florida City, FL 33034
$291,994.00
Jaffer Associates, Ltd.
2141 S.W. 3rd Street
Miami, FL 33135
$387,195.00
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to accept the recommendation of Staff
and award the Bid for Fire Wells <Dry Hydrants), Phase I, to
the low bidder, M.A.P. Mechanical Contractors, Inc. and to
authorize preparation and execution of the necessary
contract documents. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Hernandez not present.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Engineering
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve the reduction of the
requirement for Contractors Liability Insurance for Frank
Keevan & Son, Inc. from $1,000,000 to $500,000 on the Higgs
Beach Pier Project. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Hernandez not present.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Report
Tom Brown, County Administrator, discussed a pro-
posed meeting with Lonnie Ryder of the Department of Natural
Resources concerning beaches. Mayor Lytton called for a
Special Meeting on July 6th at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall in
Key West.
AWARD OF BIDS
The Board was advised of receipt of the following
bids for the Repair of Daybeacons in Tavernier Creek, Key
uargo, Florida Keys, Monroe County:
Frank Keevan & Son, Inc.
~nd Street, Stock Island
~ey West, FL 33040
~arine Construction Equipment
~ox 575
~ey Colony Beach, FL 33051
$3,770.00
$9,000.00
~otion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
~ayor Lytton to accept the recommendation of Staff and award
~he Bid for the Repair of Daybeacons in Tavernier Creek, Key
~argo, Florida Keys, to Frank Keevan & Son, Inc. and to
idopt the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor to exe-
~ute an Agreement by and between the County and Frank Keevan
Son, Inc. concerning the Tavernier Creek Boating
mprovement Fund Project. Motion carried unanimously with
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Commissioner Hernandez absent from the meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 253-1988
See Res. Book No. 67 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The Board was then advised of receipt of the
following bids for the Repair of Daybeacons to Mark
Summerland Key (Toppino) Channel and Kemp Channel,
Summerland Key, Florida Keys, Monroe County:
Frank Keevan & Son, Inc.
2nd Street, Stock Island
Key West, FL 33040
$24,787.00
$18,000.00
less $200 for
each of 7 that
contractor feels
do not need
replacement
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to accept recommendation of Staff and
reject the bids for the Repair of Daybeacons to Mark
Summerland Key (Toppino) Channel and Kemp Channel,
Summerland Key, and authorize the readvertisement due to the
wide disparity in the bids received. Motion carried unani-
mously with Commissioner Hernandez not present.
Marine Construction Equipment
Box 575
Key Colony Beach, FL 33051
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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