05/05/1987 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
May 5, 1987
Marathon
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A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. on the above date
at the Marathon Subcourthouse in Marathon. 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.
As a point of personal privilege, Commissioner
Lytton indicated that he would be absent on May 13, May 14
and May 15 at a meeting concerning Ports and Harbors. This
matter was deferred until later in the day.
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
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Sergeant Pinder, Captain Toth and Lieutenant
MacDonald came forward to receive a Proclamation concerning
Law Enforcement Week and Law Enforcement Memorial Day.
Commissioner Puto read the Proclamation. Motion was made
by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
adopt the Proclamation proclaiming May lOth - May 16th, 1987
as LAW ENFORCEMENT WEEK in Monroe County. Motion carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Lytton discussed the interpretation of
Accessory Uses. Michael Halpern, Special Counsel, addressed
the Board concerning recent court cases interpreting
Accessory Uses. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to establish that it is the
intent of the Board of County Commissioners that the most
liberal interpretation of Accessory Use Applications will be
applied. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Hernandez introduced Rand Winter, Public
Defender, and "Mickey" Feiner, Mayor of Key Colony Beach,
from the audience.
BULK APPROVALS
Elmira Leto, representing Florida Keys Youth Club,
.-- Inc., addressed the Board concerning the Lease for the Louis
Carbonell Teen Center. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease by and
between Monroe County and Florida Keys Youth Club, Inc.
concerning the premises known as the Louis Carbonell Teen
Center in Key West. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 189-1987
See Res. Book No. 59 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Rand Winter, Public Defender, addressed the Board
concerning his office space in Key West. Mr. winter indi-
cated that he had received a proposal for the rental of his
existing space in the Kress Building for a period of two
years, with the ability to cancel the lease at the end of
one year with proper notice, should public space become
available. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont to cancel the intended sale of the
property at 600 Whitehead Street and proceed with the reno-
vations necessary to house the offices of the Public
Defender. During discussion, the Chairman ruled this motion
out of order. Commissioner Stormont challenged the ruling
of the Chair. Roll call vote on the challenge was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Hernandez
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Motion to challenge failed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to grant permission to the Marathon
Chamber of Commerce to use Sombrero Beach for their July 4th
Celebration. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Lytton discussed the need for an Ad
Hoc Committee to study Code Enforcement, similar to that
committee which was appointed for the Building, Planning &
Zoning review. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and
seconded by Commissioner Puto requesting the County Attorney
to prepare an amendment to the Ordinance establishing the Ad
Hoc Review Committee to provide for a committee to analyze
and study Code Enforcement, including staffing requirements
and procedures to make any and all necessary proposals con-
cerning changes and recommendations to improve the process,
allowing for a ninety-day period for completion of the
study, allowing for the appointment of three members from
each area of the County to be nominated by the County
Commission and/or the President and Secretary of the Florida
Keys Contractors Association. During discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner
Lytton to establish concurrently with this committee a com-
mittee to review the legal ramifications of the Code
Enforcement activity, consisting of Sheriff William Freeman,
State Attorney Kirk Zuelch and Judge Reagan Ptomey. Motion
on the amendment carried unanimously. Motion on the origi-
nal motion as amended carried unanimously.
Commissioner Lytton discussed his meeting with RV
Park and Campground Operators. Motion was made by
Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Puto
directing the County Administrator to proceed with the
implementation of the recommendations according to
Commissioner Lytton's letter dated April 11, 1987 in
cooperation with the County Attorney's Office. Motion
carried unanimously. George Eager addressed the Board.
Commissioner Lytton discussed the second six-month
review process under the Land Use Plan. Motion was made by
Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Stormont
requesting the Director of Planning, Building & Zoning to
draft a letter, for the Mayor's signature, directed to the
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Department of Community Affairs to in effect stop the clock
on the second six-month review process under the Land Use
Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Stormont discussed Capital
Improvements. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton directing the County
Administrator to review the Capital Improvements Projects on
the basis of establishing court-related activites in the
Jackson Square area and administrative facilities on Stock
Island. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Puto discussed the recent ranking of
Monroe County in the Community Development Block Grant
Program and congratulated the County Administrator and his
staff, consisting of Michael Managan, Michelle Ludwig and
Charles Acheson, for their work on this process.
Commissioner Puto discussed a meeting to be held at
Key Colony Beach on May 21st by the Department of the
Interior, said meeting concerning possible offshore
drilling. Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to appoint Commissioner Puto to
represent the Board of County Commissioners at that meeting.
Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner
Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman authorizing the
County Attorney to prepare a Resolution opposing any
offshore drilling in the Florida Keys and bring this
Resolution back to the Commission meeting of May 19th for
approval. Motion carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Puto advised the Board that there
would be a Town Hall Meeting on May 18th in Marathon to meet
with the Florida Department of Transportation and the West
End Property Owners for the purpose of discussing proposed
four-laning.
Commissioner Puto advised the Board that the
Offshore Power Boat Race which was held recently was a tre-
mendous success.
Commissioner Puto also advised the Board that the
Annual 7-Mile Bridge Run would occur on May 9th.
Reggie Paros, Emergency Services Director,
addressed the Board concerning the meeting of the EMS
Council to discuss matters concerning trauma and the trauma
network.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve travel for any County
Commissioner to the Florida Hurricane Conference on May 27,
May 28 and May 29 at Holly-In-The-Hills, Florida. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Puto discussed the possible relocation
of certain lights in Marathon as a result of the four-laning
project. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to authorize Commissioner Puto and
Dent Pierce, Public Works Director, to work with the Florida
Keys Electric Co-op to remove certain street lights which
would be rendered unnecessary upon the completion of the
four-laning project and to relocate those lights behind the
Airport and in the Sombrero Beach Road area and to bring
back any proposals for relocation to the Board for their
consideration. Motion carried unanimously.
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The Board discussed the recent matter concerning
the "garbage barge" which was anchored off the Florida Keys
for a period of time. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to direct Charles
Aguero, MSD Director, not to accept the garbage from the
barge from the New York area under any condition. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to authorize travel for Commissioner
Lytton to the Southeast Regional Conference on Ports and
Harbors. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Puto to approve the payment of $50.00 for a
photograph of the Mayor to be used in the USS Key West
Magazine, funding to come from the Board's Advertising
Account. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the following
items by unanimous consent:
BULK APPROVALS
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Guidance
Clinic of the Upper Keys, in the amount of $200.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Franklin D. Greenman, in
the amount of $780.00: William Kuypers, in the amount of
$756.25: John P. Rotolo, in the amount of $1,100.00.
OTHER EXPENSES ~ COSTS, Louis J. Spallone, Clerk,
in the amount of $500.00.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Nancy J. Maleske, in the
amount of $73.10: Manana Reporting, Inc., in the amount of
$25.00: Nichols & Hardy Court Reporters, in the amount of
$30.80.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Juan Borges, in the
amount of $125.00: Serafin Calero, in the amount of $30.00:
Elaine Carey, in the amount of $30.00: Irma Lopez de Pugh,
in the amount of $60.00: Mayda R. Maloney, in the amount of
$220.00; Maria Sardina, in the amount of $25.00.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance and Travel, in the
amount of $599.20: Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of
$125.00.
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #68936-#69606, in the amount
of $1,866,029.97. ----
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, '584-#585, in the amount of
$4,100.00~ -
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #397, in the
amount of $783.55.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #440, in the amount of
$17,032.50:--
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MSD TAX DISTRICT, i93l-#932, in the amount of
$4,760.00:-- ---
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, i2l7-'2l8, in the amount of
$160,295.78.
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WORKERS COMPENSATION, i2l80-i2l85, in the amount of
$2,919.40.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, i382-i387, in the
amount of $51,903.79.
MONROE COUNTY SELF-INSURED GROUP INSURANCE, i180,
in the amount of $200,000.00.
Board authorized payment to Lopez Funeral Home for the
following Pauper Burials: James Nesbitt, in the amount of
$485.00: Robert Jackson, in the amount of $450.00: Lazaro
Vicente, in the amount of $485.00: Moises Augustine
Hernandez Castillo, in the amount of $485.00.
Board ratified the execution of a Contract between the State
of Florida, Department of Law Enforcement, Medical Examiners
Commission, Monroe County, and the District Medical Examiner
for Medical Examiner Funds.
Board authorized the Data Processing Coordinator to do an
RFP for a Fleet Maintenance System as requested by the
Public Works Director.
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Board authorized the Data Processing Coordinator to do an
RFP for a Personnel/Insurance System as requested by the
Personnel Director.
Board authorized the Data Processing Coordinator to do an
RFP for a Budget System as requested by the Assistant County
Administrator.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Gerry Droney for the construction of a 28 x 26.4 nursery
warehouse and preparation building to be built below the
100-Year Flood Elevation on Lot 22, Block 11, Key Heights,
Section 2, US iI, Plantation Key: Zoned SC - Suburban
Commercial: Coastal Flood Zone A-13, Panel l13lC.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Lloyd A. Good, Jr. for a 2007 square foot enclosure
below the existing single-family residence on Part of Tract
B, Bat Tower Road, Lower Sugarloaf Key: Zoned DR -
Destination Resort: Coastal Flood Zone V-12, Panel l493C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Brick Green for the enclosure of a 10.10 x 28 area for
storage only, no electric or plumbing, on Lots 6 and 7,
-- Block 1, Plantation Ridge, East Ridge Road, Plantation Key:
Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision: Coastal Flood Zone A-13,
Panel l129C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Marathon Seafood, Inc. for construction of a 32,455
square foot steel boat storage building for commercial
fishing vessels below the 100-Year Flood Elevation on Lots
8, 9 and 10, Block 2, Riggs Subdivision, 11th Street Ocean,
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Key Vaca: Zoned CFA - Commercial Fishing Area: Coastal Flood
Zone A-13, Panel l578C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Curt Mathus for the enclosure of an 18 x 21.10 area for
storage only below the existing single-family residence
(under construction) on Lot South 20' of 20 and all of 21,
Block 1, Plantation Ridge, East Ridge Road, Plantation Key:
Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision: Coastal Flood Zone A-13,
Panel l129C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Warren A. Ortenblad, Inc. for the construction of a 60 x
134 square foot Airport Hangar to be built below the
100-Year Flood Elevation at Monroe County Marathon Airport,
US #1, Key Vaca: Zoned AD - Airport District: Coastal Flood
Zone A-13, Panel l58lC.
Board approved and authorized execution of an Amendment to
USDA Contract #86-4-878 by and between United Way of Dade
County, Inc., Area Agency on Aging for Dade and Monroe
Counties - Nutrition Program.
Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Hernandez not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve, per staff conditions and
recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance of Coco Plum, Inc. - Ralph Augustine,
Charles Docis, Geraldine Varady - for the construction of a
701 square foot addition to existing commercial buiilding
for a marine restroom below the 100-Year Flood Elevation on
Lot 8, Block 4, Coco Plum Beach, Coco Plum Drive, Key Vaca:
Zoned CFSD - 3 - Commercial Fishing Special District No.3:
Coastal Flood A-13, Panel l582C. Motion carried unanimously
with Mayor Hernandez not present.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Lucien Proby, County Attorney, discussed his
meetings and conversations with representatives of the
University of Miami concerning the lease for Pigeon Key.
He advised the Board that the University of Miami had
offered to cancel the lease prior to its maturity. Jim
Lewis, Ed Hall, Bill Daniels and Bill Martin of FDOM, CDC
and the Marathon Chamber of Commerce all addressed the Board
concerning this matter. Vern Pokorski addressed the Board
concerning the use of Pigeon Key for scientific investiga-
tion. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Lytton directing the County Attorney to accept
the offer for the termination of the lease between Monroe
County and the University of Miami for Pigeon Key and to
send a letter to the University of Miami thanking them for
their work and accomplishments while operating at Pigeon
Key, said cancellation to take place by the end of the
month. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made by
Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
directing Commissioner Puto, the County Administrator and
the Public Works Director to make an on-site inspection of
the condition of the premises. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Puto directing the County Attorney to prepare a
contract with the current caretaker on a month-to-month
basis with a consideration for his housing and to report
back at the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was then made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman directing the County Attorney, the
County Administrator, the Clerk and Commissioner Puto to
investigate the possible creation of an authority for the
management of Pigeon Key. Motion carried unanimously.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
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James Keller, representing G & G Trading, Inc.
d/b/a Angelo's Country Store, addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to grant the Dimensional
Variance with the provision for a covenant by the applicant
that if the area is required for road construction purposes,
the improvements will be removed, and also acknowledging the
existing encroachment. 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.
Commissioner Puto introduced Bob Self of Southern
Bell and Dave Ringemann, Bill Smith and Bill Altman of the
Contractors Association. Mayor Hernandez also asked the
Press to rise and introduce themselves.
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Clint Henzie addressed the Board and presented
petitions from more than 50% of the owners of property in
the Cross Key Waterways Special Road District requesting
that the District be converted to a Lighting District and
that any excess funds remaining in the District be also con-
verted to that use. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Puto directing the
County Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance for
advertisement to convert the Cross Key Waterways Special
Road District to a Special Lighting District with the use of
any surplus funds in the District for that purpose. Motion
carried unanimously with Mayor Hernandez not present.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Lucien Proby, County Attorney, discussed the
pending litigation concerning annexation.
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The County Attorney discussed the future operation
of the Card Sound Bridge since the retirement of the Bond
Issue. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to refer this matter to the County
Attorney, the Clerk and the County Administrator to review
a proposed Ordinance for the purpose of the future operation
of the Card Sound Bridge. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Lytton to authorize the use of Broad & Cassell
as Bond Counsel for the review of the proposed improvements
to the Card Sound Bridge in light of a potential Revenue
Bond Issue. Motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Proby addressed the Board concerning the
reinstatement of Ron Stack. He advised the Board that it
was his opinion that the issue of back pay would require the
determination of the Board and that if it was approved, it
would require mitigation on the part of the reinstated
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employee. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to reinstate Ron Stack to
his previous payment without back pay. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Hernandez
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Motion failed. Motion was then made by Commissioner Puto
and seconded by Mayor Hernandez to adopt, in accordance
with the opinion from the County Attorney, the following
Resolution providing for the payment of back compensation
to Ronald J. Stack and providing for mitigation relative
thereto.
RESOLUTION NO. 190-1987
See Res. Book No. 59 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
No
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Lytton read Proclamations regarding
Eagle Scout Awards received by certain young men of Monroe
County. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the Proclamations pro-
claiming that Eagle Scout ERIC J. WINEGARDEN and Eagle Scout
BENJAMIN R. HAYMOND be recognized and congratulated for
their achievements. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mr. Proby discussed problems with the Translator
option and indicated that he would keep the Board advised.
The County Attorney discussed DCA nominations and
indicated that counsel for the Department of Community
Affairs had indicated that they would withdraw their
requests in the form of nominations and resubmit them as
recommendations which should be considered by the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman that the Board accept recommendations
from all third parties which were received by the appropri-
ate filing deadline. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Proby
also discussed the request from the Department of Community
Affairs to the Board to repeal its five previous Resolutions
concerning scrivenor's errors. He recommended that the
Board withhold their judgment on this matter and refer to
the six-month review process. Motion was madde by
Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Puto to
accept the recommendation of the County Attorney. Motion
carried unanimously.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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Tom Brown, County Administrator, discussed his
request for increased staffing as set out in his memorandum
of April 28th. After discussion, motion was made by Mayor
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to table this
matter until the Budget Hearings process. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Hernandez
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
The Board recessed.
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MUNICIPAL SERVICES TAXING DISTRICT NO. 2
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors of Municipal Services Taxing
District No. 2 convened. Present and answering to roll call
were Samuel "Mickey" Feiner, William Freeman, Jerry
Herndanez, Jr., Russell Radom, and Chairman Michael Puto.
The Board and Reggie Paros, Emergency Services
Director, discussed the schedule of ambulance fees. Motion
was made by Mayor Feiner and seconded by Mayor Hernandez to
- approve the schedule of ambulance fees. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
The Board of Governors of Municipal Services Taxing
District No. 2 adjourned.
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The Regular Meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners reconvened with all Commissioners present.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
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Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to grant permission to advertise for
Public Hearing a proposed Ordinance authorizing a $2,500.00
contribution to the Florida Association of Counties
Educational Foundation for the construction of an office
building in Tallahassee: requiring written assurances that
the money will be placed in an escrowed building fund:
requiring written assurances of the provision of semi-annual
financial reports on the fund: requiring written assurances
that $2,500.00 will be returned to the County in the event
construction is not begun within four years of the effective
date of this Ordinance: providing for incorporation into the
Monroe County Code: providing for repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith: providing for severability: and pro-
viding for an effective date. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board to execute
an Amendment to Agreements by and between Frank Keevan &
Son, Inc. and the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County concerning six Boating Improvement Fund Projects.
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Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 191-1987
See Res. Book No. 59 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT
Charles Aguero, MSD Director, advised that two
Garbage Franchisees - Bland Disposal and Florida Disposal -
had notified him in accordance with the County Code that
they were requesting an increase in compensation.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the Advertisement For
Bids for One Crane Truck for the Pollution Control
Department. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to authorize the transfer
from Contingency of $10,000.00 for maintenance of equipment
and $1,500.00 for tools. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Aguero discussed the proposal dated April 20th
from Cudjoe Gardens Property OWners Association, Inc. for
changing the dumping policy. He indicated that he would be
implementing this in the new fiscal year. Motion was made
by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Lytton
to approve this new process in the new budget year. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Hernandez read a letter from a representative
of the Visual Impact Committee of Marathon requesting the
return of the sway-cars to Aviation Boulevard to assist in
their clean-up campaign. This matter was referred to Mr.
Aguero for a report back at the next Marathon meeting.
AIRPORTS
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board to execute a
Lease Agreement, effective this date, by and between the
Board of County Commissioners and Warren A. Ortenblad con-
cerning premises located at the Marathon Airport. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 192-1987
See Res. Book No. 59 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Puto to refer to the May 18th meeting of the
Transportation Committee the subject of the vacated PBA
Ticket Counter and Office Space at the Key West
International Airport. Motion carried unanimously.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to approve the District l-D
Ambulance Fees for fiscal year 1986-87. Motion carried una-
nimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Lytton to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute an
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Agreement by and between the City of Key West and the Board
of County Commissioners of Monroe County concerning Advanced
Life Support Ambulance Service for the residents of
Municipal Service Tax District I-A. Reggie Paros, EMS
Director, addressed the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 193-1987
See Res. Book No. 59 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
ENGINEERING
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Puto to extend to May 15th the completion
date for construction of the Emergency Generator Building at
the Courthouse by Frank Keevan & Son, Inc. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and
by Commissioner Freeman to approve Change Order No.
Redland Construction Co. in the amount of $9,340.00
Summerland/Cudjoe Key Roadway Improvements Project.
carried unanimously.
seconded
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Motion
EXTENSION SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
approving a State of Florida Department of Natural
Resourcces Project Application concerning the installation
of 60 moorings off Key West, Monroe County. Motion carried
unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 194-1987
See Res. Book No. 59 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The County Administrator discussed the concession
at Higgs Beach. He also discussed the Board's previous
action to plant palm trees at Higgs Beach and indicated that
in light of the Board's communication with the City on a
possible joint operation, these projects would be postponed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve the postponement of the
improvements at Higgs Beach until a full review of the pro-
posed project between the City and the County for that area.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve Annual Leave for
the County Administrator on May 13th. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Mr. Brown advised the Board of a communication from
the Director of Airports of Dade County requesting a survey
of possible heliport sites in Monroe County. Motion was
made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Puto to
refer this matter to the Airport Director and the County
Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.
The County Administrator read a letter of thanks
from the Friends of the Key Largo Library for the Board's
efforts in proceeding with the construction of the new
Library in the K-Mart Shopping Center.
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Mr. Brown indicated that he had received several
requests for additional commercial activities at Higgs
Beach. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve a moratorium on any com-
mercial activity on Higgs Beach until a study can be done on
the possible joint City-County project. Motion carried una-
nimously.
The County Administrator discussed application fees
for amendments to the Land Use District Maps. Motion was
made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to authorize the County Attorney to prepare an
Ordinance establishing a non-refundable application fee in
the amount of $250.00 to accompany all petitions requesting
amendments to the Monroe County Land Use District Maps, in
order to defray the actual cost of processing these appli-
cations. Roll call vote was unanimous.
The Board then discussed application fees con-
cerning appeals from administrative actions. Motion was
made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner
Lytton to authorize the County Attorney to prepare an
Ordinance establishing non-refundable application fees for
appeals from Monroe County administrative actions. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to authorize payment of the follow-
ing invoices:
1. Hewitt-Kier Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$118,987.44 for Progress Payment No. 12 for work
to date on the Justice Building.
2. Frank Keevan & Son, Inc. in the amount of $50,769.00
for Progress Payment No. 2 for work to date on the
Courthouse Emergency Generator.
3. District School Board of Monroe County in the amount
of $177.00 for leasing of space at the Truman School
for the period of May 1 - May 31.
4. Redland Construction Co. in the amount of $88,627.94
for Payment No. 2 for the Summerland/Cudjoe Key
Roadway Improvements Project.
5. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. in the amount
of $3,161.50 for professional services rendered to
the Card Sound Road and Toll Bridge Authority for
the month of March 1987.
6. Stephens, Lynn, Chernay & Klein in the amount of
$120.23 for professional services rendered in re
Ashe, L. v. Northwest Insurance.
7. C & M Electronics in the amount of $3,509.25 for
services performed in connection with maintenance
of the Monroe County Translator System.
8. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. in the amount
of $502.90 for services performed in connection
with the Second Floor Addition to the Plantation
Key Government Center.
9. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. in the amount
of $684.67 for services performed in connection
with the Plantation Key Government Center Wastewater
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Treatment Plant.
10. Monroe Association For Retarded Citizens, Inc. in
the amount of $1,414.99 for reimbursement of payment
to Strunk Lumber Yard, Inc. for expenses incurred in
connection with the renovation of 1106 Windsor Lane.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to accept the recommendation of the
County Administrator and approve a request from the Marathon
Shores High School Community Recreation Center to hold a
Dolphins Softball Game on May 10, 1987 from 1:30 to 4:30 in
the afternoon upon receipt of proof of adequate insurance
coverage and other requirements. Motion carried unani-
mously.
The County Administrator advised the Board of the
resignation of his assistant, Kathy Rick.
COUNTY CLERK
In accordance with Florida Statutes, the Clerk sub-
mitted for the record the Auditor General's Report No. 10850
which was made on the audit of the District School Board for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 1986 and the audit of the
Board of County Commissioners for the year ending September
30, 1986.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolutions
concerning receipt of unanticipated funds for the year
1986-87. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 195-1987
RESOLUTION NO. 196-1987
See Res. Book No. 59 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
transferring funds for the year 1986-87. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 197-1987
See Res. Book No. 59 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
AWARDING OF BIDS
The County Administrator advised the Board of
receipt of the following bids for one 1987 Asphalt Paver:
H. F. Mason
7802 N.W. 103rd Street
Hialeah, Florida 33012
$24,500.00
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Shelley Tractor & Equipment Co.
8000 N.W. 103rd Street
Miami, Florida
$21,500.00
Linder Industrial Machinery Co.
3645 N.W. North River Drive
Miami, Florida 33142
Mr. Brown advised the Board that the low bid of Shelley
$26,962.00
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Tractor & Equipment Co. did not meet specifications and that
the recommendation was to award the bid to H. F. Mason.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to accept the recommendation of the
County Administrator and award the bid for one 1987 Asphalt
Paver to H. F. Mason in the amount of $24,500.00. Motion
carried unanimously.
The County Administrator advised the Board of
receipt of the following bids for one 1987 Grader
Maintainer:
H. F. Mason
7802 N.W. 103rd Street
Hialeah, Florida 33012
$41,731.00
AdamS/DeWind Machinery Company
3319 U.s. 301, North
Tampa, Florida 33169
Shelley Tractor & Equipment Co.
8000 N.W. 103rd Street
Miami, Florida
$43,495.00
$45,500.00
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to award the bid for one 1987 Grader
Maintainer to the low bidder, H. F. Mason, in the amount of
$41,731.00. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
providing for and establishing rules and regulations at the
Marathon Airport and the Key West International Airport
facility: providing for severability: providing for the
repeal of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict
with this Ordinance: providing for inclusion in the Code of
Ordinances of Monroe County: and providing for an effective
date. Proof of publication was entered into the record.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to read by title only. Motion carried
unanimously. Jeanne De St. Croix addressed the Board and
questioned the regulations concerning the operation of the
Marathon Airport at night. Motion was made by Commissioner
Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 011-1987
See Ord. Book No. 13 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
PLANNING, BUILDING ~ ZONING
Charles Pattison, Director, addressed the Board and
delivered a schedule for the Text Amendment process before
the Planning Commission. He also discussed and presented a
schedule and a copy of the advertisement for the Map Change
hearings before the Planning Commission.
Mr. Pattison discussed the opinion received by his
office from the County Attorney relative to the application
of the "Sunshine Law" and advertisement requirements for the
Development Review Committee proceedings. He indicated that
there were several that would be in process and that he
would have to go forward with them without the necessary
thirty-day advertisement in accordance with the County
Attorney's opinion. Mr. Proby agreed that Mr. Pattison
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should proceed on those cases.
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As a point of personal privilege, Commissioner
Lytton discussed the current activity at the Federal level
concerning the possibility of designating the Florida Keys
as "barrier islands." Motion was made by Commissioner
Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the
following Resolution opposing the designation of the Florida
Keys as barrier islands.
RESOLUTION NO. 198-1987
See Res. Book No. 59 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.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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