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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, October 18, 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 Elks 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. Ko1hage, Clerk; Randy Ludacer, 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 discussed a report on derelict
vessels. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to accept the report, subject
to review and approval by the County Attorney. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to appoint John Raymond to the Contractors
Licensing Board in the Electrical Category. Motion carried
unanimoUSly.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to appoint Barbara Larcom to
the Library Advisory Board. Motion carried unanimoUSly.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to appoint Gordon Lacey to the
Fine Arts Council. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to appoint Robert Smith to the
Code Enforcement Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Mayor Lytton to appoint Virginia MacMillan to
the Library Advisory Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Mayor Lytton to appoint Randy Strickland to the
Fine Arts Council. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to appoint Ron Ferguson and Joe
Leinham to the Fine Arts Council. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Commissioner Puto and Tom Brown, County
Administrator, discussed activity concerning the Marathon
Regional Service Center/County Offices/Civic Auditorium.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor/Chairman of the Board to execute a
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Preliminary Development Agreement for Regional Service
Center in Marathon, by and between Jack R. Dykstra, Jack R.
Dykstra, II, and Monroe County (Owners), the Department of
General Servicces (Developer), and the Florida Department of
Community Affairs (Department). Roll call vote was unani-
mous.
RESOLUTION NO. 526-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt Alternative #1 - the 20,000
square foot concept - for the proposed Regional Service
Center. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Mayor Lytton to appoint Joey Elam, Dr. Joanne
Mahoney, Howard Anderson, Dan Coddington and Alison Fahrer
to the Upper Keys Trauma District Advisory Board. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Mayor Lytton to appoint Herman Stein to the Fine
Arts Council. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Stormont discussed the Path Splash '88
Project. No action was taken.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
amending Resolution No. 501-1988 concerning transfer of
funds. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 527-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Commissioner Puto discussed the potential use of
Sombrero Beach and Pigeon Key by young people. No action
was taken.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to approve travel for
Commissioner Puto (as the Board's appointee) on a monthly
basis to meetings of the Area-Wide Council on Aging. Motion
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Puto discussed the fact that Pigeon
Key had been nominated for inclusion on the National
Register of Historic Places. Motion was made by
Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 528-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve the appointment of
Jackie Brown to the Library Board. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve a Resolution
concerning the execution of leases and agreements. Motion
was withdrawn and this item was postponed for two weeks.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve the issuance of the
dock permits at the Marathon Yacht Club, subject to the
affirmation and approval by the County Attorney. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
Mayor Lytton discussed the proposed distinction
between realistic and policy level of services in amendments
to the Rule concerning Concurrency.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve the following items
by unanimous consent:
Board adopted the following Resolutions transferring funds:
RESOLUTION NO. 529-1988
RESOLUTION NO. 530-1988
RESOLUTION NO. 531-1988
RESOLUTION NO. 532-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved the purchase of radio equipment and
accessories for the Public Safety Division with unexpended
State EMS Grant Funds, as set out in memorandum from James
Paros, Assistant County Administrator, dated October 6,
1988.
Board approved payment of Monroe County Tourist Development
Council expenditures (Input Date 9/30/88) in the amount of
$10,752.78, subject to final invoice approval by the Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Monroe County Tourist Development
Council expenditures (Input Date 10/4/88) in the amount of
$29,589.05, subject to final invoice approval by the Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Monroe County Tourist Development
Council expenditures (Input Date 10/5/88) in the amount of
$20,458.56, subject to final invoice approval by the Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Monroe County Tourist Development
Council expenditures (Input Date 10/7/88) in the amount of
$50,090.69, subject to final invoice approval by the Finance
Department.
Board approved payment of Monroe County Tourist Development
Council expenditures (Input Date 10/7/88) in the amount of
$7,450.00, subject to final invoice approval by the Finance
Department.
Board approved request of the Public Works Division to
dispose of the deteriorated Rocket Ride at Higgs Beach, Unit
#0920-211, and to removal same from Inventory.
Board approved, per Staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Carlos Lopez-Cantera et aI, for a 1417 square foot enclo-
sure for storage and parking only on Lot 110, Port Antigua,
Lower Matecumbe Key; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision;
Coastal Flood Zone A-13.
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Board approved, per Staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Charles W. Causey for renovations to existing single-
family structure as a non-substantial improvement
(Contractor's Bid - $18,110.00> on Tract 35 of The Russell
Esstate, Upper Matecumbe Key; Zoned IS - Improved
Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone V-17, Panel ll17C.
Board approved, per Staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of William Everson for a 717.5 square foot enclosure for
storage only on Lot 24, Section D, Sugarloaf Shores,
Sugarloaf Key; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal
Flood Zone A-lO, Panel l493C.
Board approved, per Staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Judd prasch for a 312 square foot enclosure for storage
only on Lot 10, Block 2, Venice, Key Vaca; Zoned IS -
Improved Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone A-13.
Board approved, per Staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Sheila and Gary Skrobeck for an 800 square foot addition
as a non-substantial improvement - $61,000.00 - on Lots 18
and 19, Block 1, Plantation Ridge, Plantation Key; Zoned
IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone A-13.
Board approved, per Staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Harry A. Thomas for a 402 square foot enclosure for
storage and parking only on Lot 1, Block 11, Tropical Bay
Estates, Big Pine Key; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision;
Coastal Flood Zone V-12, Panel l528D.
Board authorized the refund of $90.00 to H.G.S. of Long Key,
Inc. because contractor was mistakenly charged for trailer
replacement.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning transfer
of funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 533-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution
No. 518-1988 concerning the transfer of funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 534-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution
No. 465-1988 concerning the tranfer of funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 535-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution
No. 500-1988 concerning the transfer of funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 536-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolutions
No. 502-1988, No. 503-1988, No. 504-1988, No. 505-1988, No.
506-1988, No. 507-1988, No. 508-1988, No. 509-1988 and No.
510-1988 concerning the transfer of funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 537-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to execute an Employment Agreement by and between
Monroe County and Garth C. Coller as an Assistant County
Attorney.
RESOLUTION NO. 538-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution
No. 478-1988 in order to correct a scrivener's error
regarding the Amended Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law
and Order entered by John E. Bigler, Hearing Officer, con-
cerning Ocean Reef Club, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 539-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution
No. 422-1988 in order to request that the State rename the
Marine Science and Conservation Center for Joe Allen, Jr.,
the former Representative of Monroe County.
RESOLUTION NO. 540-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution recommending that the
use of aircraft for hurricane tracking be continued.
RESOLUTION NO. 541-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Extension Services
Board granted permission to advertise for bids for Boating
Improvement Fund Channel Marking Projects at Waltz
Key/Jewfish Basin, Big Coppitt Key.
Board granted permission to advertise for bids for Boating
Improvement Fund Channel Marking Projects at Upper Sugarloaf
Sound/Johnston Key Pass, Sugarloaf Key.
Airport Services
Board approved a six-month Vehicle Lease Extension Agreement
with Duncan Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge for a 1986 Plymouth
Reliant Station Wagon.
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DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Grants Management
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the sub-
mission of a Grant Application to the Department of Natural
Resources under the Florida Recreation Development
Assistance Program for the Big Pine Key Outdoor Recreation
Area Project, and directing execution of same by proper
County authorities.
RESOLUTION NO. 542-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Board granted permission to advertise for bids on the
following items:
Central Services Division
1 Full-Size Pickup Truck
Public Facilities
1 Copy Machine
lOne-Ton Dump Truck
1 Mini-Van
Road Department
1 Full-Size Pickup Truck
2 Dump Trucks
lOne-Ton Pickup w/Side Binds
1 5-8 Ton Static Roller
1 Paint Striping Machine
1 Right-Of-Way Mower
Card Sound Road
lOne-Ton Stake Body Dump Truck
1 Aluminum Toll Booth Canopy
1 Barrier Gate w/Arms
Unincorporated Parks ~ Beaches
1 Small Pickup Truck
2 Riding Mowers
1 Generator
Engineering
Board authorized execution of Change Order No. 1 (Final) in
the net increase amount of $2,576.00 to T. A. Forsberg, Inc.
regarding the Planation Key Government Center Wastewater
Treatment Plant, Pumping Station and Sanitary Sewer
Collection System, and also authorized Final Payment to the
contractor in the amount of $40,014.26.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved payment of the following invoices:
1. Stephens, Lynn, Klein & McNicholas, in the amount
of $442.81 for professional services re Ashe v.
Northwest Insurance.
2. Taylor, Brion, Buker & Greene, in the amount of
$5.71, for professional services re Tom Pennekamp,
et al v. Proby, Wolfe & Craig.
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3. Stanford & Co., in the amount of $3,090.00, for
Insurance Consulting Services for the month of
September, 1988.
4. Witus, Nisonson & Madorsky, in the amount of
$800.00, re Trauma Care for Gerald Weldy.
5. Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey,
Crosland & Bramnick, in the amount of $882.44,
for professional services through 9/28/88.
6. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $40,014.26, for Final Payment 14,
Change Order No. 1 for Plantation Key Waste-
water Treatment Plant.
7. Victor N. DeCario & Associates, Inc., in the
amount of $2,695.02, for professional services
rendered 9/1/88 through 9/30/88.
Board approved the request by Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary,
Inc. to use Sombrero Beach from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on
October 22, 1988 for a Boat Race/Fund-Raising Event.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures:
COMPETENCY ~ PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Jeffrey J.
Elenewski, Ph.D., in the amount of $450.00; Mental Health
Center of the Lower Keys, in the amount of $350.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Michael E. Cox, in the
amount of $637.50; T. Nicholas Thomes, in the amount of
$739.05.
OTHER EXPENSES, Photo Sonics, in the amount of
$391.40; Louis J. Spallone, in the amount of $600.00; State
of Florida, in the amount of $916.70; Dwight S. Wood, in the
amount of $15.25; Charles L. Zacharias, in the amount of
$57.20.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $454.25; Billee Jean Fase, in
the amount of $688.50; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount
of $1,597.50; Leon M. Golding & Associates, Ltd., in the
amount of $187.00; Richard Kupper & Associates, in the
amount of $257.25; Nichols & Hardy Court Reporters, in the
amount of $30.00; Vernon N. Short, in the amount of $698.00;
Jill Middlemiss, in the amount of $166.80.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Juan Borges, in the
amount of $275.00; Serafin Calero, in the amount of $10.00.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, David H. Allen, M.D., in the
amount of $2,500.00; Behaviour Changers, Inc., in the amount
of $875.00; Richard Hellmann, Ph.D., in the amount of
$300.00; Mental Health Care Center of the Lower Keys, in the
amount of $150.00; Tanju T. Mishara, Ph.D., in the amount of
$120.00; Guillermo D. Marcovici, M.D., in the amount of
$1,920.00.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance & Travel, in the
amount of $1,802.58; Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of
$375.00.
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Board approved the following Warrants for 1987/88 Year:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #95937-'96461, in the amount
of $3,326,912.53. ----
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #252, in the
amount of $12,907.07:-
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #745-#753 (#748 not used),
in the amount of $57,114.97:---
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #479, #480,
#481, #489, in the amount of $33,835.07. ----
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #530, in the amount of
$51,457.4~ - ----
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #1171, in the amount of
$49,501.6S:- ---
MSD - MARINE BANK (Marathon), #454, in the amount.
of $55,634.49.
MSD - PLEDGED FUNDS, #125-#128, in the amount of
$2,120,418.05.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, #313-#314, in the amount of
$17,534.92.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, $246, #247, #250, in the
amount of~895.22. ----
WORKERS COMPENSATION, #2672-#2677, in the amount of
$4,311.59.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #534, in the amount of
$84,027.71.
MONROE COUNTY SELF-INSURED GROUP INSURANCE, #270,
in the amount of $548.28.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #195, in the amount $2,036.00.
003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, #28, in the
amount of-s506.19.
310-314 FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST ACCOUNT, #005,
in the amount of $2,095.82.
503 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND, #10, in the amount of
$1,400.92:-- ---- ----
701-711 MONROE COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE LOCK BOX
SERVICE, #01, in the amount of $52,810.95. ---- ---
715 MARINERS HOSPITAL SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT, #48, in
the amount of $25,505.10.
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716-717 SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT, PLANNING, BUILDING &
CODE ENFORCEMENT, #162, in the amount of $45,155.78.
Board approved the following Warrants for 1988/89 Year:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #96471-#96484, in the amount
of $2,220,935.18.
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SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #253, in the
amount of $135.00. --
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #754, in the amount of
$1,243,716.08.-
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #490, in the
amount of $6,773.05. - ----
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ROAD ~ BRIDGE FUND, t531, in the amount $13,137.06.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #1172-#1173, in the amount of
$271,036.77. ---
MSD - MARINE BANK (Marathon), t455, in the amount
of $20,571.81.
MSD - PLEDGED FUNDS, 1129-#130, in the amount of
$300,000.00.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, t254, in the amount of $671.49.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, 1315-#319, in the amount of
$157,249.43. ----
$139.96.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, t248, in the amount of
WORKERS COMPENSATION, t2678-t2681, in the amount of
$1,004.98.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, t535-t536, in the
amount of $18,848.00.
MONROE COUNTY SELF-INSURED GROUP INSURANCE, t271,
in the amount of $28.04.
TRANSLATOR FUND, t196, in the amount of $34,449.11.
003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, t29, in the
amount of-s20.36.
716-717 SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT, PLANNING, BUILDING &
CODE ENFORCEMENT, 1163, in the amount of $10,954.29.
Board approved Minutes of the following meetings: 9/6/88
Regular Meeting, 9/20/88 Regular Meeting, 9/20/88 Budget
Hearing, 9/27/88 Special Meeting, 9/27/88 Budget Hearing.
Board accepted the attached Certificate of Canvassing Board
for the 10/4/88 Democratic Second Primary Election.
Motion carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following
Resolution confirming the Administrative Boundary
Interpretation of the Planning Director in Land Use District
Map Boundary Interpretation Number 13, Calle Uno Trailer
Park, Parcels 1-19, Part Lot 4. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 543-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
confirming the Administrative Boundary Interpretation of the
Planning Director in Land Use District Map Boundary
Interpretation Number 15, RE 92120 Acreage on Plantation
Key. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 544-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following
Resolution confirming the Administrative Boundary
Interpretation of the Planning Director in Land Use District
Map Boundary Interpretation Number 16, Matecumbe Sandy
Beach, Lots 3 and 4, Block 2. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 545-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Report
Randy Ludacer, County Attorney, advised the Board
of the intervention in the Big Pine Key Road Administrative
Hearing Process by 1,000 Friends of Florida.
The County Attorney advised that he would be
meeting with the District Engineer concerning the U.S. 1
lighting problem.
Mr. Ludacer gave an up-date on the litigation con-
cerning Glen vs. Monroe County, an inverse condemnation
suit. He also discussed Morris vs. Craig concerning the
Land Use Plan Hearings.
The County Attorney discussed a letter from Judson
Freeman, the County's Bond Counsel, concerning the proposed
Bond Ordinance scheduled for November 15th.
MANAGER OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES (WASTE)
Report
Charles Aguero, MSD Manager, addressed the Board
concerning his atendance at a Recycling Conference.
Commissioner Hernandez complimented Mr. Aguero and
Dent Pierce, Assistant County Administrator/Public Works,
for their work with the Sway Cars throughout Monroe County.
Motion was made by Mayor Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve the purchase of a Knuckle
Boom Crane for loading pit burner from Petersen Industrial
Machines, Inc. in the amount of $23,265.00. Motion carried
unanimously.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Airport Services
Peter Horton, Assistant County Administrator,
discussed the previous approval of Agenda Item F-6 and
requested authorization to purchase the vehicle if the lease
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could not be extended. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to amend the
Board's previous action to allow for the purchase of the
vehicle for Mr. Skelly, Airport Manager, at a cost of
approximately $4,900.00, if the lease cannot be extended.
Motion carried unanimously.
Library Services
Mr. Horton discussed the ownership by the County of
certain Mario Sanchez wood carvings being held at the Monroe
County Library. He advised that the Library Advisory Board
wanted to proceed as follows:
1. Enter into an Agreement to place the
carvings on loan to East Martello
Towers for sixty days.
2. That the County proceed to sell the
wood carvings to the highest bidder
with the proceeds being used for
expansion of the Library, with the
best bid being the highest bid over
the appraised value.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman authorizing Mr. Horton
to prepare an Agreement with East Martello Towers for
display of the Mario Sanchez Wood Carvings. Motion carried
unanimously.
Airport Services
The Assistant County Administrator and the Board
proceeded to a discussion of the report concerning Airport
Hangar Leases. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez
and seconded by Commissioner Puto to postpone this matter to
the Key West meeting on November 15th. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Lytton
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Lytton discussed the new "Add-On" procedure
developed by the County Administrator. He indicated that
all items on the "Add-On Supplementary Agenda" would be read
to the public prior to the meeting.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Planning Department
Donald Craig, Assistant County Administrator,
discussed a Live-Aboard Boat Study. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
to adopt the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor/
Chairman of the Board to execute a Sponsored Research
Agreement for Matching Funds by and between Monroe County
and the University of Florida concerning the survey of live-
aboards.
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RESOLUTION NO. 546-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Lytton
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
At this time, Mayor Lytton recognized Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Knight, who were in the audience.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Planning Department
Tom Brown, County Administrator, discussed a
response to a letter from Milt Mravic of the Monroe County
Planning Commission concerning the recent cancellation of
Public Hearings before the Planning Commission. No action
was taken.
MISCELLANEOUS
Harry Knight, Tax Collector, presented his Annual
Report and Excess Fees totaling $860,855.16. Mr. Knight
discussed efforts to relocate the Tag Office and the receipt
of petitions from the female employees of the Courthouse
concerning the condition of the Ladies' Restroom. Motion
was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to accept the Annual Report of the Tax Collector and
the distribution of Excess Fees. Motion carried unanimously
with Commissioner Hernandez not present. Motion was made by
Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
transfer any additional funds over and above the anticipated
$700,000.00 and $75,000.00 allocated to the Fine Arts
Council to the Capital Projects Fund for improvements
including the refurbishment of the restrooms at the
Courthouse. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then
made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner
Puto to transfer $75,000.00 from Contingency to be added to
the appropriation for the Fine Arts Council, with the amount
to be replaced in Contingency at the time of an appropriate
Budget amendment later in the year; said $75,000.00 to be
used by the Fine Arts Council for the purposes of creating
programs only. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Planning Department
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the calendar for
the Second Round Amendments to the Text and Maps of the Land
Use Regulations as set out in Mr. Craig's memorandum to the
Board dated october 7th. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Craig and Mayor Lytton discussed a new proposed
Rule concerning Monroe County Land Development Regulations.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and secqnded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following ~solution.
Motion carried unanimously. '-/
RESOLUTION NO. 547-1988
See Res. Book No. 70 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the transfer
of a County Vehicle Lease of a 1987 Ford Crown Victoria from
the County Attorney to the Information Systems Department.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Dent Pierce, Assisant County Administrator, briefly
discussed a report that he was preparing concerning the
maintenance and improvement of County bike paths.
Consulting Engineer
Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan
advised of the continuing work on Venetian Shores Boulevard
and the fact that the Card Sound Bridge project to raise
Card Sound Road was going through the re-permitting process.
Engineering
Mr. Pierce addressed the Board and advised that it
was his recommendation that the Public Works Division be
allowed to proceed with the construction of the bike path
along Aviation Boulevard and that the Division could do the
work for approximately $100,000.00, representing a savings
over the estimated contracted construction costs. Motion
was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to authorize the Public Works Division to proceed
with the construcction of the bike path along Aviation
Boulevard in the amount of approximately $100,000.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Tom Brown, County Administrator, discussed ceremo-
nies and the placement of a plaque at the Louis Carbonell
Teen Center. This matter was referred to Commissioner
Freeman. After discussion, a tentative date was set for
October 28th at 9:30 a.m. at the Teen Center.
Mr. Brown advised that the Third Floor of the Jail
would be occupied within the week and that work on the
Second Floor would be accomplished within three weeks.
The County Administrator advised of receipt of a
notice from the Court Administrator that additional
courtroom space was required at Plantation Key and that an
alternative existed whereby the existing courtroom could be
divided into two floors.
Mr. Brown also advised that the TDC would be con-
sidering the request for funding of the Beach Cleaning
Program at their meeting tomorrow.
The County Administrator informed the Board that
the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority would be meeting to
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review the Boar ".s/request concerning the acquisition of
property in Ma athon.
Mr. Bibwn also informed the Board that the TOC
Contract Committee was working on the procedure by which
they would solicit proposals for a new contract for admi-
nistrative and other services.
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The County Administrator advised that a new
Commission would be sworn in at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom "B"
in Key West and that the balance would have to be re-
scheduled. After discussion, it was determined that the
balance of the meeting would be held at 310 Fleming Street.
Mr. Brown discussed the use of school crossing
guards and the fact that the Grace Lutheran area was not
being covered due to insufficient manpower and a problem
with covering those guards who are not able to serve due to
illness or other problems. Motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Puto to request the
Sheriff to provide guards at the Grace Lutheran area on an
interim basis and also to fill in for any guards who were
unable to be at their post due to illness or for other
reasons. Motion carried unanimously.
The County Administrator and the County Attorney
discussed the situation concerning the Marathon Chamber of
Commerce Lease with Monroe County. No action was taken.
Mr. Brown discussed the receipt of proposals for
the Correction System Master Plan. He advised that the
Committee had proposed a Short List consisting of the
following firms:
Institute for Law and Policy Planning
Rosser Fabrap International
Hansen Lind Meyer Gonzalez and Taylor
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to approve the Short List of proposals
for the Correction System Master Plan and to schedule pre-
sentations before the Board of County Commissioners on
November 1st in Marathon. Roll call vote was unanimous.
AWARD OF BIDS
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The Board was advised of receipt of the following
bids for the Cudjoe Key Roads I Project:
The Brewer Co. of Florida, Inc.
General Asphalt Co., Inc.
$197,306.60
$239,650.50
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Puto and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to accept the recommen-
dation of Staff to exclude Item No. 2 in the bid and award
to the low bidder, The Brewer Co. of Florida, Inc., in the
reduced amount of $157,300.60. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board was advised of receipt of the following
bids for the Cudjoe Gardens, Cudjoe Key Property:
Lot 12
Dwight Skidmore
Terry Buchanan
$14,500
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Lot 14
Dwight Skidmore
Terry Buchanan
Ronald Sawyer
$15,500
$20,700
$25,005
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to reject all bids and authorize the
County Administrator to readvertise. Motion carried unani-
mously.
SOUNDING BOARD
The following individuals addressed the Board con-
cerning blasting and dredging activity at Blue Waters Rock
Pit, Tavernier: William Vaught, Denise Nedimyer, John
Donahue, Chip Burch, Frank Hosler, Louis Ervin, Rob Lesser,
Ronnie Gillman of Upper Keys Marine Construction, Sharon
Stewart, Clarence Lynn. Bob Harris, Consulting Engineer,
and Assistant County Administrator Don Craig discussed the
situation. The Board took no action.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to delay the Public Hearing
regarding the Hazen and Sawyer Report scheduled for 3:00
p.m. until after consideration of the next item. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Freeman not present.
SOUNDING BOARD
B. W. West, representing Sunland Estates and C. F.
Alfonso, addressed the Board. After considerable
discussion, no action was taken by the Board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mr. Robinson of Hazen and Sawyer addressed the
Board concerning a Landfill Siting and Recycling Interim
Report. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Mayor Lytton to authorize Charles Aguero, MSD Manager, to
solicit two appraisals of the Crawl Key and Carysfort
possible locations for landfill sites at a cost of approxi-
mately $3,000.00 to $5,000.00 per appraisal. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Freeman absent from the
meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to set 40% as a recycling goal
for Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Freeman not present. The following persons
addressed the Board: Frank Ostrander, Dagny Johnson of the
Upper Keys Citizens Association, and Fred Tittle.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Building Department
Andy Tobin, attorney representing Egan Adams,
addressed the Board concerning the denial of Mr. Adams'
Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance for
the construction of a 2080 square foot ccommercial building
below the 100-Year Flood Elevation on Lots 47, 48, 49 and
50, Block 14, Lake Surprise Estates, Key Largo. Bob Herman,
Deputy Director, discussed this matter. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez to overturn the decision of the
Building Department and grant approval for Mr. Adams to
build. During discussion, motion was withdrawn. After
further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
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Hernandez to overtutn the decision of the Building
Department and grant approval for Mr. Adams to build.
Motion died for lack of a second. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Mayor Lytton to uphold
Staff's decision for the denial of the Application for
Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Egan Adams. 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 with Commissioner Freeman not present.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD
STATE OF FLORIDA
MONROE
, COUNTY
BILL GUNTER received
BUDDY MACKAY received
We, the undersigned, SANDRA TAYLOR County Judge,
MIKE PUTO , Supervisor of Elections, and
WILLIAM J. FREEMAN , Member of the Board of County
Commissioners, constituting the Board of County Canvassers in and
for said County, do hereby certify that we met in the office of the
Supervisor of Elections on the 4th day of October, A. D., 1988,
and proceeded to publicly canvass the votes given for the several
offices and persons herein specified at the DEMOCRATIC SECOND
PRIMARY Election held on the Fourth day of October, A. D., 1988, as
shown by the returns on file in the office of the County Judge and
Supervisor of Elections, respectively. We hereby certify from
said returns as follows:
For United States Senator, the whole number of votes cast was
6844 of which number
3423
3421
votes
votes
For Representative in Congress,
the whole number of votes cast was
received
received
Congressional District,
of which number
votes
, votes
TOM R. MOORE
JIM TAFT
For Secretary of State, the whole number of votes cast was
5610 of which number
2910
2700
votes
votes
KEN JENNE
JOHN VOGT
For Treasurer, the whole number of votes cast was
5790
2977
2813
For Member of the House of Representatives,
the whole number of votes cast was
received
received
of which number
votes
votes
House District,
of which number
votes
votes
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For Member of the House of Representatives, House DisLric,
the whole number of votes cast was of which number
received votes
received votes
For Member of the House of Representatives, House D is t r i c t ,
the whole number of votes cast was of which number
received votes
received votes
For the whole number of votes cast
was of which number
received votes
For SHERIFF the whole number of votes cast
was 7293 of which number
FRANKLIN D. HERNANDEZ received 4173 votes
LAWRENCE A. MEGGS received 3120 votes
For the whole number of votes cast
was of which number
received votes
received votes
For the whole number of votes cast
was of which number
received votes
received votes
For the whole number of votes cast
was of which number
received votes
received votes
SANDRA TAYL
COUNTY
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CERT~FICATE OF COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD
STATE OF FLORIDA
MONROE COUNTY
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We, the undersigned, SANDRA TAYLOR, County Judge, Mike Puto Substitute Member,
Board of County Commissioners and WILLIAM J. FREEMAN, Member of the Board of County
Commissioners, constituting the Board of County Canvassers in the for said County,
do hereby certify that we met in the office of the Supervisor of Elections on the
4th day of October, A.D., 1988, and proceeded to publicly canvass the votes given
in the City of Key West Special Referendum held on the 4th day of October, A.D., 1988
as shown by the returns on file in the office of the County Judge and Supervisor
of Elections respectively. We do hereby certify from said returns as follows:
QUESTION
"Shall the Key West City Commission be authorized to issue bonds not exceeding
$3,000.000, bearing legal interest as determined upon sale, maturing within thirty
years, to assist state and/or county agencies in acquiring environmentally sensi-
tive "salt ponds" land within the City at cost not exceeding appraised value, the
principal and interest payable from special ad valorem taxes levied on all taxable
property in the City, at a rate not exceeding one-quarter mill per annum?"
THE WHOL NUMBER OF VOTES CAST WAS
4499
OF WHICH NUMBER
YES 2014
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COMMISSIONERS