09/01/1987 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, September 1, 1987
Plantation Key
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. on the above date
at the Plantation Key Government Center. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner William Freeman,
Commissioner Eugene Lytton, Commissioner Michael Puto,
Commissioner John Stormont, and Mayor Jerry Hernandez, Jr.
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
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to appoint the following persons to the
Commission on the Status of Women:
Lilleen Warren
Patricia L. Ginsberg
Sherry G. Read
Motion carried unanimously.
Ron Binns of the Public Works Department made a
report concerning the Clean-Up Campaign in the Upper Keys.
Mayor Hernandez discussed the appointment of a com-
mittee to review the proposed Monroe County Sign Ordinance.
Earl Cheal, Chairman of the Highway Beautification
Committee, addressed the Board and indicated that the
Highway Beautification Committee was charged with and per-
forming the same kind of review. Motion was made by Mayor
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to appoint a
committee to review the proposed Monroe County Sign
Ordinance and that the appointments would take place at the
next Regular Meeting of the County Commission at Key Colony
Beach City Hall on September 15th. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Mayor Hernandez to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming
September 14 - 18, 1987 as INDUSTRY APPRECIATION WEEK in
Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Evans addressed the Board concerning a motor-
cycle exhibition and the "Grand Opening" of his new business
and requested the closure of a part of Avenue A on Big pine
Key. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to approve the closure of a portion of
Avenue A on Big Pine Key at 6:00 p.m. on September 19th for
the purpose of a motorcycle exhibition. Motion carried una-
nimously.
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Commissioner Puto discussed the new position
requested in the Fire Marshal's Budget. This matter was
deferred to the Public Hearings on the Budget.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming
U.S. 1 as "THE UNITED WAY" for the month of November, 1987.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve travel for all Commissioners
to Pompano Beach on September 16th for a State Emergency
Response Commission meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve travel for all
Commissioners to Naples on September 19 - September 22 for a
State Tourism meeting, funding for the travel to come from
Tourist Development Council funds. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Hernandez
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Commissioner Puto discussed the Commissioning
Ceremonies for the USS Key West. Motion was made by
Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
approve and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order in
the amount of $2,000.00 to Cox Cable Company of Virginia
Beach, Virginia for the purpose of videotaping the
Commissioning Ceremonies, said amount to be paid out of
Tourist Development Council funds. Roll call vote was una-
nimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the use of Sombrero
Beach on November 7th and 8th by the Greater Marathon Hotel/
Motel Association, subject to necessary insurance coverage,
etc. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Stormont discussed the presentation of
Volunteer Awards for Upper Keys Community Service and the
ceremonies to be held on September 27th. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Puto to
authorize the funding of $300.00 for the purchase of plaques
for presentation to Community Service Volunteers. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve travel for Mayor
Hernandez to Tallahassee on September 14th to attend a
meeting with the Department of Natural Resources for beach
access. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to approve the reappointment of Stan
Becker to the Tourist Development Council. Motion carried
unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to approve the following
items by unanimous consent:
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Board authorized the removal of one Frigidaire Food Freezer,
Number 5223/269, at Bay Shore Manor from Social Services
inventory.
Board authorized the advertisement for bid of the following
items in inventory:
Property Appraiser
One small metal grey desk w/glass top
Two metal black swivel chairs - armless
One metal green swivel chair - armless
Two metal brown swivel chairs - armless
One small brown file/table
Airport
One air conditioner, i7201A-15, from
Marathon Airport Terminal
Supervisor of Elections
Two Magnesium delivery truck ramps,
Property Numbers 0702-1 and 0702-2
One IBM Electric Typewriter,
Property Number 2440-132
Board authorized payment, subject to final invoice approval
by the Finance Department, of TDC expenditures in the amount
of $144,766.54 (Input Date of August 18, 1987).
Board authorized payment, subject to final invoice approval
by the Finance Department, of TDC expenditures in the amount
of $6,610.35 (Input Date of August 18, 1987).
Board authorized payment, subject to final invoice approval
by the Finance Department, of TDC expenditures in the amount
of $139.75 (Input Date of August 18, 1987).
Board authorized the Supervisor of Elections to accept bids
from Taylor County for two curtain cases at $200.00 and from
Julian Bowen for three curtain cases at $25.00.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of pierre G. Delago, Sr. for a 15 x 32 Florida Room to be
built below the lOO-Year Flood Elevation on Lot 3, Part of
Block 42, Ross Haven, "Sands", Big pine Key~ Zoned IS -
Improved Subdivision~ Coastal Flood Zone V-12, Panel 1537C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Martin A. Hunt to add a 5 x 40 addition to each side of
trailer below the 100-Year Flood Elevation on Lot 18,
Block 8, Tamarac Park, Geiger Key~ Zoned URM - Urban
Residential Mobile Homes~ Coastal Flood Zone A-lO, Panel
1733C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Herbert L. Keener-owner/Joseph W. Stone, Jr.-buyer for
the placement of a mobile home below the 100-Year Flood
Elevation and contiguous to the surrounding mobile homes
on Lot 3, Block 6, Geiger Mobile Homes, Geiger Key~ Zoned
URM - Urban Residential Mobile Homes~ Coastal Flood Zone
A-IO, Panel 1733C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Simon Klein for a 1480 square foot enclosure below the
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proposed single-family residence (plans have been submitted)
to be built on Lot 37, Section F, Sugar loaf Shores, Lower
Sugarloaf Key; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal
Flood Zone A-la, Panel 1490C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Edward Krasnodemski for a 22 x 23 garage built below the
100-Year Flood Elevation (by .8" of what is required) on Lot
11 and ~ of 12, Block 20, Cudjoe Gardens, 5th and 7th
Addition, Cudjoe Key; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision;
Coastal Flood Zone A-8, Panel 1492D.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Elbert C. Leach for 4973 square feet of enclosure space
under the single-family residence under construction (for
retaining fill and landscaping) on Lot 11, Block 16, Ocean
Reef, Key Largo; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal
Flood Zone V-l6, Panel 0658E.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Thomas and Carrie Ryan for a 757.5 square foot enclosure
(storage) below the laO-Year Flood Elevation on Lot 25,
Block 7, Pine Channel Estates, Forrestal Avenue, Big Pine
Key; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone
V-12, Panel 1536C.
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Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Robert Simonds for the construction of a 336 square foot
addition to the existing single-family residence below the
100-Year Flood Elevation (1024 square foot existing struc-
ture built in 1938) on Lot 26, The Hammock, Upper Matecumbe
Key; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone
V-17, Panel 1117C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of J. P. and Inge Strode for a 1183 square foot addition,
including a garage, porch, bedroom and bath, to be built
below the 100-Year Flood Elevation (2370 square foot
existing structure built in 1963) on Lot 11, Block 5, Ocean
Reef, Key Largo; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal
Flood Zone A-16, Panel 0658E.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of John Theurer for a 288 square foot enclosure, in addition
to an existing enclosure, on Lot 52, Stirrup Key, Marathon;
Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone V-l7,
Panel 1581C.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to approve the following:
Tourist Development Council
Tentative Trade Show Schedule
Date
Activity/Location
Reg.
Fee
Est.
Cost
October
l2-14
A.S.T.A.
Houston
995
2,500
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19-22
November
2-6
5
11
12-15
l5-18
30-
Dec. 3
January
6-8
11-15
14-18
27-31
February
1-5
5-7
19-21
23-25
March
13-17
14-18
TBA
TBA
TBA
Eastern Airlines
Syracuse, Rochester,
Buffalo, Albany
Travel Marketplace
New Orleans, San Antonio,
Dallas, Houston
South Palm Beach Trade Fair
Henry Davis
Chicago
A.C.T.A.
Florida Encounter
Tampa
J.A.T.A.
Japan
Florida Huddle
Hollywood
Chicago Blitz
Assn. of Retail Travel
Agents - Cruise Show
Ft. Lauderdale
DEMA
New Orleans
Washington, D.C. Blitz
Suncoast
St. Petersburg
Miami Boat Show
Ocean Expo
Miami
Seatrade
Miami
Travel South Showcase 88
Memphis
New York Sales Blitz
New York City
Don Holland
Eastern Airlines Trade Show
Pittsburgh
Senior Expo
St. Petersburg
250
ea. or
1,000
300 ea.
1,200
total
150
550
700
850
1,395
600
2,500
3,000
4 shows
300
1,500
2,500
1,800
3,000
2,200
1,500
1,000
7,500
2,500
650 1,500
per rep.
600 1,500
650
400
1,475
900
800
2,500
1,500
700 2,500
per rep
230 2,000
ea. show
350 700
425 800
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April
4-8
Atlanta Sales Blitz
400
per rep
1,500
TBA
Our World Underwater
Chicago
450
700
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May
14-18
International Pow-Wow
Dallas
375
ea. rep
4,000
TBA
S.E. Tourism Soc. Hoedown
Washington, D.C.
400
2,200
June
TBA
Senior Expo
Orlando
425
1,200
TBA
Florida Insight
Ft. Lauderdale
l,200
TBA
Seas pace
Houston
450
1,500
July
TBA
Senior Expo
Charlotte
435
1,000
TBA
Dinner Key Boat Show
Miami
500
1,000
September
29-
October 3
Florida Dive & Travel Show
Orlando
495
900
ADDITIONAL SHOWS: AT THIS TIME, A MONTH HAD NOT BEEN DECIDED
UPON:
Toronto Dive Show, Toronto
SEAS, Charlotte
Ocean Expo, Miami
2,500
1,000
400
Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was then made by Mayor
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve tra-
vel to London on December 1 - 5 for Commissioner Puto only.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Hernandez
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
and seconded by Commissioner Lytton authorizing that the
normal personnel who would be volunteering to attend the
Trade Shows, with the exception of the Administrator of the
TDC, be approved. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and
seconded by Mayor Hernandez to table the motion. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Hernandez
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
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Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to approve the request from
Communications Workers of America Local 3122 to use Harry
Harris Park for an annual employee picnic on September 20th
and to waive the entrance fee to the park for members of the
Local upon proof of membership. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont to deny
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Julian Mesa for a 420 square foot addition, including two
bedrooms, two baths and playroom, to be built below the
lOO-Year Flood Elevation (2894 square foot existing struc-
ture built in 1963) on Lot 17, Map of the Townsite of
Islamorada, Upper Matecurnbe Key; Zoned IS - Improved
Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone V-17, Panel 1117C. During
discussion, motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to
continue to the next Regular Meeting of the Board. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to approve, per staff con-
ditions and recommendations, the Application for Variance to
the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Fred E. Snowman, Jr. for the
construction of six storage areas - 400 square feet each -
under the existing commercial apartment complex on Lots 27
and 28, Block 3, Indian Waterways, Plantation Key; Zoned
SC - Suburban Commercial; Coastal Flood Zone V-l3, Panel
1131C. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Lucien Proby, County Attorney, discussed the New
Port Largo litigation. The County Attorney also advised the
Board of a suit filed by Twin Harbors. During discussion,
motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman that upon the filing of any suit con-
cerning the Land Use Plan, the County Attorney would move to
bring in the DCA as a third-party defendant. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Lytton to authorize the County Attorney to
begin negotiations with an attorney or attorneys for defense
of suits arising out of the Land Use Plan, with funding to
come from the DCA Contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Puto to authorize the Chairman to initial
changes in the Employment Agreement with Donald L. Craig,
the Planning, Building & Zoning Director relative to an
amendment which would delete the reference to the payment of
moving expenses. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve the advertisement
of a proposed Ordinance for Occupational Licenses for CFR
without mention of any fees, which would be determined at
the Public Hearing. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor/Chairman of said Board to execute a
Modification of Agreement by and between Monroe County and
Michael Halpern.
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RESOLUTION NO. 329-1987
See Res. Book No. 61 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Hernandez
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Puto to authorize the advertisment of a pro-
posed Ordinance which would provide for a one-time payment
of $2,000.00 to Mr. Donald Craig. Roll call vote was unani-
mous.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT
Charles Aguero, MSD Manager, discussed refractory
work on the units at Cudjoe Key. Motion was made by
Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Lytton
authorizing the payment of a bill in the amount of
$30,657.84 to Beals Refractory for work done at Cudjoe Key.
Motion carried unanimously.
AIRPORTS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to adopt the fOllowing
Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor/Chairman of
the Board to execute a Department of Transportation Federal
Aviation Grant Agreement by and between the United States of
America Federal Aviation Administration and the Board of
County Commissioners of Monroe County concerning Project No.
3-12-0044-06 - Marathon Airport. Motion carried unani-
mously.
RESOLUTION NO. 330-1987
See Res. Book No. 6l which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor/Chairman of the Board to execute a
Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Grant
Agreement by and between the United States of America
Federal Aviation Administration and the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County concerning Project No.
3-12-0037-03 - Key West International Airport. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 331-1987
See Res. Book No. 61 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
CIVIL DEFENSE
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board to execute
an Agreement between the State of Florida Department of
Community Affairs and Monroe County concerning funding for
radiological emergency planning and preparedness activities
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for Fiscal Year 1987-88. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 332-1987
See Res. Book No. 61 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to postpone to the next meeting the
awarding of bids for one Quick Attack Rescue/Pumper Vehicle
and one Aerial Platform Fire Apparatus - MSTD is. Motion
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the proposal received
from Commercial Brush Shredding of Homestead, Florida for
the hedging of roadway on Card Sound Road between Ocean Reef
and Highway 1 for approximately nine miles at a total cost
of $2,025.00; said amount is for hedging only and does not
include removal or disposal of brush from the roadway.
Motion carried unanimously.
SOCIAL SERVICES
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
Lease Agreement for Department of Transportation Vehicles
and Equipment by and between the Florida Department of
Transportation and Monroe County concerning two Ford Vans
utilized by the Monroe County Transportation Program.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 333-1987
See Res. Book No. 61 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the following worksites
to serve as Senior Community Service Program Worksites
during the 1987-88 Fiscal Year:
County Offices
County Clerk's Office
Code Enforcement Department
County Commissioners' Offices
Health Department
Library
Public Works Department
Senior Centers
Social Services Department
Non-Profit Agencies
Aids Help, Inc.
American Red Cross - Key West
Bahia Honda State Recreation Area - Big pine
Big Brothers & Big Sisters - Key West
Domestic Abuse Shelter - Marathon
Grace Jones Day Care Center - Marathon
Handicapped Job Placement Council - Key West
Helpline - Key West
Hospice - Key West, Marathon, Tavernier
Job Service of Florida - Key West
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Mental Health Care Center - Key West
Monroe Assn. of Retarded Citizens - Key West
United Way - Key West, Tavernier
Wesley House Day Care Center - Key West
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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Tom Brown, County Administrator, discussed House
Bill l337 concerning Fire Codes. Motion was made by
Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
authorize the County Attorney to prepare and advertise the
necessary Ordinance to comply with the provisions of House
Bill 1337 relative to Fire Codes. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Brown advised the Board of a notice from DCA
that the County had been awarded $650,000.00 on a CDBG Grant
for the Marathon "Rock" Project. He also discussed the use
of $65,000.00 in administrative costs and the need to hire
an Administrator for the Program. Motion was made by
Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
authorize the County Administrator to hire an Administrator
for the CDBG Marathon "Rock" Project, with a ratification of
the selection by the Board of County Commissioners. Motion
carried unanimously.
The County Administrator discussed the pending
Department of Administration rulemaking concerning Veterans
Preference.
PLANNING, BUILDING & ZONING
Charles Pattison advised the Board that this would
be his last official day as the Director of planning,
Building & Zoning and that he would be taking up his duties
as the Executive Director of the Land Authority.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to accept the Vested Rights
Applications from Madeira Bay, Inc. and Ocean Forest and to
direct Staff to assign Hearing Officers and dates. Motion
carried unanimously.
The Board entered into a discussion of the Upper
Keys CFR Registration List, Status at August 29, 1987, and
the corresponding memorandum from Commissioner Stormont.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve all of those with "OK" in
the Notes Column. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was
made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner
Lytton to approve those with Numbers 2, 3 and 5 in the Notes
Column, subject to verification and clarification by the
applicant within ninety days of deficient information.
Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to remove
those lots with Number 8 in the Notes Column as not being
subject to Unincorporated Monroe County regulations (City of
Layton). Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
to approve Numbers 7 and 10 on the list, subject to clari-
fication and verification by the applicants to the Planning
Department. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to
require that all of those cases where verification and
clarification to the Planning Department is necessary, that
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the Department will submit to the Commission at the conclu-
sion of the ninety-day period a list of those approved and
those rejected so that any possible appeal period may begin
to run. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to approve the endorsement
of the Work Plans for the Sunshine Key, Holiday Isle and
Marathon Focal Point Planning Programs as submitted. Motion
carried unanimously.
Bob Herman, Building Official, discussed the can-
cellation of old expired permits. Motion was made by Mayor
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to direct the
County Attorney to prepare a proposed Ordinance which would
establish criteria which would apply for the cancellation of
building permits and bring same back to the Board for
review. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Puto to authorize payment of the following
invoices:
1. Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey,
Crosland & Bramnick, P.A., in the amount of
$522.13, for payment of Invoice No. 3501.
2. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $43,292.42, for payment of Monthly
Invoice for Road Work, June 27 - July 31, 1987.
3. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $441.15, for payment of Monthly
Invoice for Card Sound Road and Toll District,
June 27 - July 31, 1987.
4. C & M Electronics, in the amount of $3,486.75,
for services rendered in re Translator System.
5. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $354.00, for payment of Invoice No.
4 for Jerry Ellis Building Second Floor
Interior Finishes.
6. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $245.72, for payment of Invoice No.
47 for Jackson Square Criminal Justice Building.
7. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $18,488.40, for payment of Invoice
No. 2 for Interior Finishing of Third Floor of
Jail Addition.
8. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $10,127.00, for payment of Invoice
No.2 for Sheriff's Substation and Admin-
istrative Office on Cudjoe Key.
9. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $1,390.16, for payment of Invoice
No. 1 for Truman School Structural Analysis
and Planning Study.
10. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $816.03, for payment of Invoice No.
1 for EOC Radio Building Structural Analysis
and Planning Study.
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ll. Roberts, Egan & Routa, P.A., in the amount of
$500.00, for payment of professional services
re Monroe County Landfills, July 1 - July 3l.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
-- authorizing the Mayor/Chairman of said Board to execute a
Contract by and between the State of Florida Department of
Law Enforcement Medical Examiners Commission and Monroe
County for Medical Examiner Funds. Motion carried unani-
mously.
RESOLUTION NO. 334-1987
See Res. Book No. 61 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolution
accepting the National Association of Counties Deferred
Compensation Program~ adopting and establishing the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners Deferred Compensation
Program For Public Employees~ and authorizing the Mayor/
Chairman of the Board to execute (1) the Plan Document, (2)
the Member County Administrative Agreement, (3) the Master
Annuity Application for Group Flexible Fund Retirement
Contract, and (4) the Application for and Acceptance of
Group Fixed Fund Retirement Contract pertaining to said
Deferred Compensation Program for Public Employees. Motion
carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 335-1987
See Res. Book No. 61 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve and authorize execution
of an Agreement by and between Monroe County and Golden Sun
Communications for Public Information Services regarding the
proposed infrastructure tax referendum to be conducted on
October 6th. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to designate Mayor Emeritus
Wilhelmina Harvey as the Chairperson of the J. Lancelot
Lester Building Dedication Ceremony. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Puto to approve and authorize execution of
an Automobile Lease Agreement with Bob Chango, Inc. for the
Director of Planning, Building & Zoning. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to suggest that the County
Administrator investigate the placing of seals on all County
leased or owned vehicles with the exception of the
Constitutional Officers and the County Attorney. Motion
carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Harry F. Knight, Tax Collector, addressed the Board
and presented the Errors and Insolvency Report and Recap of
the Tax Roll for 1986. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to accept the items.
Motion carried unanimously.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following
Resolution authorizing the County Engineer to submit an
application to the Department of Natural Resources for a
Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant for
the purpose of repair of the Higgs Beach pier and for the
construction of a Bicycle Path at Higgs Beach, Key West.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 336-1987
See Res. Book No. 61 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
In connection with the move to 1315 Whitehead
Street, motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to approve the transfer of $29,000.00 from
Contingency Account 92000-548990 as follows:
BCC Rentals
BCC Communications
OAB Capital Outlay Equip.
OAB Maintenance of Bldgs.
OAB Utilities
00l-010000-511440
001-010000-511410
001-090300-519640
001-090300-519461
00l-090300-519430
$ 6,000.00
l,500.00
8,000.00
12,500.00
1,000.00
$29,000.00
Motion carried unanimously.
...",:
Motion was
Commissioner Lytton
street light on the
Lane, Tamarac Park.
following results:
made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
to authorize the installation of a
utility pole between 302 and 304 pisces
Roll call vote was taken with the
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Hernandez
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to call a Special Meeting at 4:00 p.m.
on October l, 1987 at City Hall in Key Colony Beach for the
purpose of discussing the County Administrator's proposed
Employment Contract. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY CLERK
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the following items by
unanimous consent:
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Guillermo
Marcovici, M.D., P.A~, in the amount of $600.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Patrick T. Canan, in the
amount of $3,076.50: John M. Davis, in the amount of
$823.50: Jeffrey B. Meyers, in the amount of $1,971.00.
OTHER EXPENSES ~ COSTS, Dakota County Sheriff's
Office, in the amount of $22.50: Essex Deputy Sheriff, in
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the amount of $35.00~ State of Florida, in the amount of
$43.70.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $338.75~ Alan Christensen
Reporting, in the amount of $30.00~ Florida Keys Reporting
Service, in the amount of $80.00~ Nancy J. Maleske, in the
amount of $l22.00~ Christensen Reporting, in the amount of
-- $35.00~ Nichols & Hardy Court Reporters, in the amount of
$l8l.35.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Juan Borges, in the
amount of $225.00~ Serafin Calero, in the amount of $25.00~
Elizabeth Diaz, in the amount of $25.00~ Jorge Galvan, in
the amount of $25.00~ Maria Sardina, in the amount of
$60.00.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance and Travel, in the
amount of $959.00~ Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of
$l75.00.
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, '74284-'75203, in the amount
of $873,749.59. ----
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, '200, in the
amount of $26,525.81:-
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, '624-#625, in the amount of
$31,305.80:-- - ----
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AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #414-#415, in
the amount of $13,651.97.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, '462-#463, in the amount of
$155,003.~ - ----
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #979-#987, in the amount of
$277,812.00. ---
MSD, Marine Bank, Marathon, #388, in the amount of
$43,104.5~
MSD, PLEDGED FUNDS, #94 Voided and #95, in the
amount of $90,000.00.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #208, in the amount of $2,627.91.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, '240-#241, in the amount of
$48,201.10. ----
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, Il86, in the amount of
$7,6l1.47:--- ----
WORKERS COMPENSATION, 12275-'2290, in the amount of
$16,465.58.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, '428-#429, in the
amount of $3,7l4.48.
MONROE COUNTY SELF-INSURED GROUP INSURANCE, #198,
in the amount of $6,393.02.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #146, in the amount of $6,329.92.
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716-717 SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT, PLANNING, BUILDING &
CODE ENFORCEMENT, 178-,80:-rn the amount of $98,052.87.
715, MARINERS HOSPITAL, 123, in the amount of
$100,000.00.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning receipt of
unanticipated funds for the year 1987.
RESOLUTION NO. 337-l987
See Res. Book No. 61 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds
for the year 1986-1987.
RESOLUTION NO. 338-1987
See Res. Book No. 61 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
AWARDING OF BIDS
The following bids were received for one new 1987
Sub-compact 4-Door Sedan for the County Engineer:
Duncan Ford, Lincoln-Mercury
Key West, Florida
1988 Ford Escort
$8,176.00
Bob Chango Inc.
Key West, Florida
1988 Chevrolet Cavalier
$8,968.00
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to accept the recommendation of Staff
and award the bid for one new 1987 Sub-compact 4-Door Sedan
for the County Engineer to Duncan Ford, Lincoln-Mercury in
the amount of $8,176.00. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board was advised of receipt of the following
bids for one new 1987 One-Ton Chassis Cab for the Marathon
Road Department:
Duncan Ford, Lincoln-Mercury
Key West, Florida
1987 Ford F350
$13,126.00
Bob Chango Inc.
Key West, Florida
1988 Chevrolet C3500
$12,655.00
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to accept the recommendation of Staff
and award the bid for one new 1988 One-Ton Chassis Cab for
the Marathon Road Department to Bob Chango Inc. in the
amount of $12,655.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to award the bid for the Plantation
Key Roads I Roadway Improvements Project to The Brewer Co.
of Florida, Inc. in the amount of $116,943.00. Motion
carried unanimously.
The County Administrator advised the Board that no
bids had been received for Inspection of the Translator
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Towers. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the Translator
Committee to negotiate for these services. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to accept the recommendation
of the County Administrator and award the bids for Surplus
Property as follows:
Two Curtain Cases to Taylor County for
$200.00: Three Curtain Cases to Julian
Bowen for $25.00: One Hundred Twenty-nine
Books to Key West Island Book Store for
$400.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
relating to blasting and explosives. Proof of publication
was entered into the record. Motion was made by
Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
continue to the September 15th meeting. Motion carried una-
nimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to authorize travel for all County
Commissioners to the State Association of County
Commissioners meeting in Marco Island on October 7, 8 and 9.
Motion carried unanimously.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Dr. Gerald N. Esra addressed the Board concerning
his proposal to suspend collection of Card Sound tolls when
traffic conditions warrant. The Board took no action.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A Public Hearing was held on the proposed abandon-
ment of a fifteen foot wide section of roadway in Sunset
Cove, Key Largo. Proof of publication was entered into the
record. The Petitioner, Bill Cullen, addressed the Board
and requested the abandonment of the property. Mark Gregg,
attorney representing property owners in the Sunset Cove
Subdivision, opposed the request. Bill Skullthorpe of the
Upper Keys Citizens Association opposed the request. Albert
Caskill, attorney representing Mr. Cullen, rebutting the
previous statement. Mr. Cullen addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner
Puto to adopt the following Resolution renouncing and
disclaiming any right of the County and the public in and to
the following described streets, alley-ways, roads or high-
ways as delineated on the hereinafter described map or plat,
to wit:
A fifteen foot wide section of roadway
lying to the West of and adjacent to
Lots land 2 of Tract 1 according to
the revised plat of Sunset Cove as
recorded in Plat Book 2 at Page 20 of
the Public Records of Monroe County,
Florida, being more particularly
described as follows:
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Beginning at the Southwest corner of
Lot 2 of Tract 1 of the revised plat
of Sunset Cove~ thence run Northerly
along Lots 2 and 1 respectively for
a distance of 252 feet more or less
to the shoreline of the Bay of Florida~
thence meandering said shoreline in a
Southwesterly direction for a distance
of 23 feet, more or less, to a point
being 15 feet West of, as measured on
a perpendicular from the point of
beginning~ thence run Southerly and
parallel to the Westerly line of
Tract 1 of the revised plat of Sunset
Cove for a distance of 233 feet more
or less~ thence run Easterly at right
angles to the last described course
for a distance of l5.00 feet to the
point of beginning. Containing 3,636
square feet, more or less.
RESOLUTION NO. 339-l987
See Res. Book No. 61 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Hernandez
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
PLANNING, BUILDING ~ ZONING
Charles Pattison addressed the Board concerning the
North Key Largo Habitat Conservation Plan RFP. Douglas
Halsey, representing Edward Gong, property owner, addressed
the Board. Michael Chenoweth, attorney representing the
Upper Keys Citizens Association, Friends of the Everglades,
and also the President of the Izaak Walton League addressed
the Board. Fred Tittle, attorney, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to approve the revised RFP with the inclu-
sion of language which would require any proposers to
disclose any relationship that they have or had with the
authors of the Land Use Plan and also the approval is con-
tingent upon the dates referred to in the RFP being subject
to revision. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Hernandez
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
The Board of County Commissioners recessed.
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BOARD OF APPEALS
The Board of County Commissioners sat as the Board
of Appeals with all members present.
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Douglas P. Hotalen addressed the Board concerning
his appeal of Permit No. A-l8487 issued to Lloyd A. Good,
Jr. for an 80-Unit Recreational Vehicle Park at MM 14.5 in
Monroe County. Lloyd A. Good responded. Mr. Hotalen
rebutted. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to continue this matter
until the Board receives the proper documentation. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Hernandez
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Motion failed. Motion was then made by Commissioner Lytton
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Resolution upholding the decision of Robert Herman, Building
Official, and denying the appeal of Douglas P. Hotalen,
without prejudice, concerning Permit No. A-18487 issued to
Lloyd A. Good, Jr. for an 80-Unit Recreational Vehicle Park
at MM 14.5.
RESOLUTION NO. 340-1987
See Res. Book No. 6l which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Hernandez
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
Douglas P. Hotalen addressed the Board regarding
his appeal of Permits Nos. A-l8489, A-l8488 and A-18487
issued to Lloyd A. Good, Jr. for an 80-Unit Recreational
Vehicle Park at MM 14.5 in Monroe County. Mr. Good
responded. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont that the
appeal is not properly before the County Commission. During
discussion, motion died for lack of a second. Motion was
then made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
referring the appeal of Douglas P. Hotalen of Permits Nos.
A-l8489, A-l8488 and A-18487 to the Planning Commission due
to lack of jurisdiction. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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RESOLUTION NO. 341-1987
See Res. Book No. 6l which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Douglas P. Hotalen's appeal of County Planning
Director's waiver of $138,560 Fair Share Transportation Fee
as submitted by Lloyd A. Good, Jr. was withdrawn by the
appellant.
The meeting of the Board of Appeals adjourned.
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There being no further business, the Regular
Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners adjourned.
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