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10/20/1987 Regular ~ t.! KK 009 ... r: , , Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Tuesday, October 20, 1987 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 Michael Puto, Commissioner John Stormont, and Mayor Pro Tem Eugene Lytton. Absent from the meeting was 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. Mayor Pro Tem Lytton advised the public that Mayor Hernandez was out of the County on County business. The Board proceeded to make additions, deletions and corrections to the Agenda. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Commissioner Puto presented the Employee of the Month Award for August to Dale (Butch) wilson. Mayor Pro Tem Lytton and Commissioner Stormont pre- sented reports concerning the Tourist Development Council and Monroe County Fine Arts Council. This matter was referred to the Commissioners for their study. No further action was taken. Mayor Pro Tem Lytton discussed the use of barbed wire in residential areas. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to review the County Code for the purpose of eliminating and prohibiting the use of barbed wire in residential areas. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution requesting the Department of Transportation to complete the new widening and improvements on U.S. 1 in Marathon as quickly as possible; setting forth the reasons why such work should be accomplished quickly; instructing that copies of this Resolution be sent to the Governor and Cabinet, the Department of Transportation and members of the Florida Legislature. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 393-1987 See Res. Book No. 62 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming October 19 - 24, 1987 as NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK in Monroe County. Motion carried unanimoUSly. Commissioner Stormont discussed the need to establish a procedure to provide an analysis of economic KK 010 impacts of actions of the Board of County Commissioners. This matter was referred to the County Administrator and he was requested to provide the Commission with recommendations regarding this matter. Mayor Pro Tem Lytton discussed proposed alter- natives to the Services Tax to be considered by the Governor. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution calling on the Legislature, Governor and Cabinet of the State of Florida to aid the Counties, if a One Cent additional sales tax is imposed, so as to provide a division of such tax and make available to Counties one-half thereof; instructing the Clerk to provide a copy of this Resolution to all Legislators, the Governor, the Cabinet and the State Association of County Commissioners. Motion carried unani- mously. RESOLUTION NO. 394-1987 See Res. Book No. 62 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to amend the appointment of Michelle Keevan to the Planning Commission to reflect a term of two years. Motion carried unanimously. BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the following items by unanimous consent: Board approved the removal of one 1970 Remington Typewriter (Number 267-440, Mfg. ID Number 643657) from the inventory of the Library. Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Apostolic Lighthouse Mission, Inc. for a 3600 square foot enclosure of break-away construction (for storage and parking only) below the existing building on a Tract of Land within Section 26/66/29 of Big Pine Key; Zoned SC - Suburban Commercial; Coastal Flood Zone V-12, Panel l536C. Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Delton Leigh/Amedeo DeSanctis for rehabilitation of a low-income housing project as more fully described in the Application dated October 8, 1987 on Lot 7, Block 1, Marathon Beach, 41st Street, Key Vaca; Zoned MU - Mixed Use; Coastal Flood Zone A-13, Panel l579C. Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Luis S. and Sara A. puga for the placement of a mobile home below the 100-Year Flood Elevation on Lot 3, Block 7, Key Largo Mobile Home Sites, King Avenue, Key Largo; Zoned URM - Urban Residential Mobile Homes; Coastal Flood Zone A-16, Panel 0844C. Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Summerland Seafood, Inc. for the placement of two freezers - 37 x 16 and cooking shed and ice maker below the 100-Year Flood Elevation on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 34, Summerland Yacht Harbor, US 41 North Side, MM 25.2, KK 1011 Summerland KeY1 Zoned CSFD-13 - Commercial Fishing Special District No. 131 Coastal Flood Zone V-12, Panel 15130. COUNTY ATTORNEY Board adopted the following Resolution approving the correc- tion of scrivener's errors in certain proposed amendments and recommendations thereto to Monroe County's Land Development Regulations. RESOLUTION NO. 395-1987 See Res. Book No. 62 which is incorporated herein by reference. AIRPORTS Board approved and authorized execution of Florida Department of Transportation Joint Participation Agreement for the FAR Part 150 Noise Study at Key West International Airport (WPI 6826653). Board approved and authorized execution of Florida Department of Transportation Joint Participation Agreement for the FAR Part 150 Noise Study at Marathon Airport (WPI 6826652). Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute a Sign Lease by and between the County Monroe and C.S.M.C. of Key West d/b/a The Pier House, concerning a sign located at the Key West International Airport. RESOLUTION NO. 396-1987 See Res. Book No. 62 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute a Sign Lease by and between the County of Monroe and Island Car Rentals, Inc. d/b/a Thrifty Rent A Car, concerning a sign located at the Key West International Airport. RESOLUTION NO. 397-1987 See Res. Book No. 62 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor/Chairman of the Board to execute a Sign Lease by and between the County of Monroe and The Key Ambassador Company, concerning a sign located at the Key West International Airport. RESOLUTION NO. 398-1987 See Res. Book No. 62 which is incorporated herein by reference. EMERGENCY SERVICES Board authorized acceptance of a bid from Ken Lohlein for $101.00 for the sale of a 1975 Dodge Type II Ambulance, Serial No. B35BF5X005770,County 1.0. 11410-20. Board authorized execution of the amended Class A Emergency Medical Services Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity issued to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, Emergency Services Department (Certificate 86-02 amended) to include the areas generally known as: Cow KK 012 Key Channel east to Boca Chica Channe11 and Boca Chica Channel east to Shark Channel. Board authorized execution of the amended Class A Emergency Medical Services Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity issued to Atlantic/Key West Ambulance Service, Inc. (Certificate 86-08 amended) to show their zone to include the City of Key West only. Board approved negotiations held with the lowest bidder regarding the purchase of Rescue/Pumper Vehicle for Municipal Services Taxing District No. 5 and authorized the purchase of this vehicle from 3 Alarm Fire Equipment, Inc. at a total cost of $181,145.00. Board adopted the following Resolution providing that Monroe County apply for State funds for an Emergency Medical Services Training program and authorizing the Mayor of the Board of County Commissioners to execute a State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services Grant Application and all applicable documentation. RESOLUTION NO. 399-1987 See Res. Book No. 62 which is incorporated herein by reference. PUBLIC WORKS Board granted permission to advertise a Call For Bids for the following: Dump Truck Tractor Mower 3/4 Step Van 3/4 Step Van 3/4 Pickup Roads Department Roads Department Engineering Department OAB Marathon Animal Shelter, Marathon Board granted permission to advertise a Call For Bids for uniforms. Board waived the Administrative Procedures and approved payment of the following bills: General Electric Biscayne Chemical Carpet & Casuals $ 5,540.00 $11,079.32 $ 6,655.00 SOCIAL SERVICES Board approved and authorized execution of an amendment to USDA Contract 187-4-878 by and between Monroe County Board of County Commissioners - Nutrition Program and the Area Agency on Aging for Dade and Monroe Counties of United Way. Board approved and authorized execution of General Revenue/ Federal Funds USDA Contract 188-4-878 by and between the Area Agency on Aging for Dade and Monroe Counties/United Way of Dade County and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners - Nutrition Program. COUNTY CLERK Board accepted the Annual Reports of the Clerk and the Property Appraiser. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning receipt of unanticipated funds for the year 1987-88. KK M3 RESOLUTION NO. 400-1987 See Res. Book No. 62 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning receipt of unanticipated funds for the year 1987. RESOLUTION NO. 401-1987 RESOLUTION NO. 402-1987 RESOLUTION NO. 403-1987 RESOLUTION NO. 404-1987 RESOLUTION NO. 405-1987 RESOLUTION NO. 406-1987 See Res. Book No. 62 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds for the year 1986-87. RESOLUTION NO. 407-1987 See Res. Book No. 62 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures: COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Richard Hellmann, Ph.D., in the amount of $150.001 Guillermo Marcovici, M.D., P.A., in the amount of $1,050.001 Mental Health Care Center of the Lower Keys, in the amount of $250.00. COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Beckmeyer, Mulick & Wolkowsky, in the amount of $838.851 Raymond O. Bodiford, in the amount of $1,263.751 John M. Davis, in the amount of $2,364.501 Roberta Fine, in the amount of $1,569.751 William Kuypers, in the amount of $350.001 Charles M. Milligan, in the amount of $107.001 Francis H. Muldoon, Jr., in the amount of $350.001 John P. Rotolo, in the amount of $1,273.75. OTHER EXPENSES & COSTS, Ozaukee County Sheriff's Department, in the amount of $13.201 State of Florida, in the amount of $255.22. COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $2,072.701 Christensen Reporting, in the amount of $90.001 Florida Keys Reporting Service, in the amount of $994.201 Nancy J. Maleske, in the amount of $950.301 Terry Moran, in the amount of $37.101 Nichols and Hardy Court Reporters, in the amount of $255.60. COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Juli Barish, in the amount of $50.001 Juan Borges, in the amount of $385.001 Serafin Calero, in the amount of $45.00. EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Richard Hellmann, Ph.D., in the amount of $30.00. ---- EXTRADITION COSTS, William A. Freeman, Jr., in the amount of $4,344.66. WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance and Travel, in the amount of $4,398.801 Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of $160.00. Board approved the following Warrants for the year 1986-87: KK 014 GENERAL REVENUE FUND, 176544-177373, in the amount of $1,759,830.55. GENERAL REVENUE FUND, Barnett Bank, FRS, 1164, in the amount of $4,975.64. SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, 1204-'205, in the amount of $29,133:11. FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, 1633-#643, in the amount of $45,735.6a:-- - ---- AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, 1419-#422, in the amount of $31,561.90. - ---- ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, 1468-#471, in the amount of $321,958.~ - ROAD & BRIDGE FUND (SPECIAL PROJECTS), #00005, in the amount of $26,954.30:-- MSD TAX DISTRICT, #1004-#1008, in the amount of $82,872.6g:- --- MSD, Marine Bank, Marathon, 1393-1394, in the amount of-si0,001.29. MSD, PLEDGED FUNDS, #98, in the amount of $300,000.00. LAW LIBRARY FUND, #212-#213, in the amount of $1,658.55:-- ---- CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, #191-#192, in the amount of $9,717.79--:-- WORKERS COMPENSATION, 12313-#2327, in the amount of $13,148.12. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #438-1439, in the amount of $145,286.95. MONROE COUNTY SELF-INSURED GROUP INSURANCE, #203- #205, in the amount of $201,700.79. TRANSLATOR FUND, #150-#151, in the amount of $5,112.62. ---- CROSS KEY WATERWAY, #47, in the amount of $122,100.00. --- 610 LAND AUTHORITY, #01-102, in the amount of $1,698.75:-- ---- 715 MARINERS HOSPITAL, 124, in the amount of $50,000.00:- 716-717 SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT, PLANNING, BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT, in the amount of $90,543.86. Board approved the following Warrants for the year 1987-88: GENERAL REVENUE FUND, 177374-177565, in the amount of $2,921,746.20. ---- SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, 1206, in the amount of $10,293.20:- KK 015 FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, 1644, in the amount of $43,096.80:-- - ---- AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, 1423, in the amount of $6,835.81. - ---- ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, 1472, in the amount of $28,088.2r:-- - ---- MSD TAX DISTRICT, 11009, in the amount of $70,820.10:- --- MSD, Marine Bank, Marathon, 1395, in the amount of $34,088.7~ MSD, PLEDGED FUNDS, 199-1100, in the amount of $1,399,367.50. LAW LIBRARY FUND, 1214, in the amount of $51.75. CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, 1193, in the amount of $3,115.54~ WORKERS COMPENSATION, 12328-12336, in the amount of $10,111.46. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, 1440-#441, in the amount of $15,012.00. MONROE COUNTY SELF-INSURED GROUP INSURANCE, #206- #207, in the amount of $12,829.76. TRANSLATOR FUND, 1152, in the amount of $3,074.86. 610 LAND AUTHORITY TRUST ACCOUNT, #03-#07, in the amount of~,090.29. 716-717 SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT, PLANNING, BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT, '92, in the amount of $47,129.24. Board approved Minutes of the following meetings of the Commission: 8/4, 8/5 (2), 8/6, 8/7, 8/10, 8/14 (2), 8/17, 8/18, 8/26 (2), 8/27, 8/28, 9/1, 9/9, 9/10, 9/15, 9/16, 9/17, 9/18 (3), 9/24 (3), 9/25, 9/28 (2). MISCELLANEOUS Card Sound Toll and Bridge Authority Board granted permission to advertise a Call For Bids for one 3/4-ton Pickup Truck. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ATTORNEY Lucien Proby, County Attorney, discussed the New Port Largo Suit. The County Attorney discussed the proposed use of the Translator Towers for the placement of receiving anten- nas for use by the Sheriff. Mr. Proby discussed negotiations with the Department of Natural Resources for additional land at the Long Key Landfill and informed the Board that the County had received a report from DNR advising they could grant an additional one and one-half acres to the County. KK O~ Commissioner Stormont discussed the need for finan- cial information concerning the impacts of a proposed Joint Participation Agreement regarding the Marathon Aviation Boulevard Arterial Access Road. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor/Chairman of the Board to execute a Joint Participation Agreement by and between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Monroe County for Marathon Aviation Boulevard Arterial Access Road. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 408-1987 See Res. Book No. 62 which is incorporated herein by reference. MUNICIPAL SERVICES (WASTE) Charles Aguero, MSD Manager, discussed the experi- mental opening of landfills to 6:00 p.m. He indicated that the District experienced very little activity during the extended hours and incurred considerable expense in keeping the landfills open. He requested authority to resume the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the landfills. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the request of the MSD Manager to resume the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the landfills. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Aguero discussed the report concerning addi- tional land at the Long Key Landfill for expansion. He requested authority for the County Attorney to prepare a Resolution which would indicate the Board's intent to cease the collection of trash from State parks until some coopera- tion was received concerning the expansion of the Long Key Landfill. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to refer this matter to the County Attorney. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to grant permission to adver- tise a Call For Bids on three front-end loaders. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of authorization to lease/purchase one sedan was postponed until after the Rates Hearing. No action was taken on a request for permission to Call For Bids on a crusher. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 348-1987 by the changing of the rents due under that certain Agreement by and between the Municipal Service District of Monroe County and John E. Carter and Edward D. Carter, in making said payments retroactive to June 15, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 409-1987 See Res. Book No. 62 which is incorporated herein by reference. AIRPORTS The Board continued to the next meeting con- sideration of a Lease Agreement by and between the County and Five 66666 Cab Company, Inc. concerning a gazebo at the Key West International Airport. KK O~ ENGINEERING Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan discussed the Key Vaca Roads IV Roadway Improvements Project. He discussed Change Order No. 2 Revised which would add $435.00 for additional paving and Change Order No. 3 which would be a penalty of $2,200.00 for exceeding the completion date. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve and authorize execution of Change Order No. 2 Revised and Change Order No. 3 to General Asphalt Company, Inc. for the Key Vaca Roads IV Roadway Improvements Project, and also to approve Final Payment in the amount of $7,187.81. Motion carried unani- mously. Mr. Harris discussed the Key Largo Roads IV Roadway Improvements Project and Change Order No. 3 which would be a penalty of $7,000.00 as liquidated damages for exceeding the completion date. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve and authorize execution of Change Order No. 3 to General Asphalt Company, Inc. for the Key Largo Roads IV Roadway Improvements Project, and also to approve Final Payment in the amount of $53,057.23 and also confirming the ten-day suspension of the tolling of time by the County Staff for the purpose of con- ducting the necessary inspection. Motion carried unani- mously. PLANNING, BUILDING ~ ZONING Donald Craig, Director, discussed the pending North Key Largo Habitat Conservation Plan proposals and also tra- vel that he would be making to Tallahassee for the purpose of discussing grant funding with DCA. A proposed Planning Commission Text Amendment to Section l3-l0lCc) of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations Cregarding the time period for accepting and processing Map and Text Amendment applications) was referred to the County Attorney and continued to the next meeting. A discussion took place regarding a Marathon Hurricane Shelter for vessel storage. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Tom Brown, County Administrator, discussed a letter from Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan concerning the problem with the flooring at the J. Lancelot Lester Building in Key West. He advised the Board that he would be making a full report and recommendation in the near future. Mr. Brown also discussed the Jail Expansion Project and the final pay-off figure to Monroe Construction Corporation. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to authorize payment of the following invoices: 1. Public Financial Management, Inc., in the amount of $2,586.93, for payment of pro- fessional services from August 16 through September 15. 2. Fly, Shuebruk, Gaguine, Boros and Braun, in the amount of $378.54, for payment of KK 018 professional services through August 31 in re Translator. 3. Siemon, Larsen, Mattlin & Purdy, in the amount of $1,348.40, for professional services through September in re Hopping v. Monroe County (Port Bougainville appeal). 4. General Asphalt Company, Inc., in the amount of $53,057.23, for Final Payment of Key Largo Roads IV Roadway Improve- ments Project. 5. General Asphalt Company, Inc., in the amount of $7,187.81, for Final Payment of Key Vaca Roads IV Roadway Improve- ments Project. 6. General Asphalt Company, Inc., in the amount of $40,315.68, for Final Payment of Middle Keys Roads I Roadway Improve- ments Project. 7. David W. Tuttle, in the amount of $12,400.00, for Final Payment of Building Department Office Space Re- modeling. 8. Monroe Construction Corporation, in the amount of $25,587.00, for Final Payment of Monroe County Jail Expansion. Paul Wick, Grants Management Specialist, addressed the Board concerning the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program administered by the Florida Department of Natural Resources. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution authorizing the Administration to prepare and submit a Grant Application to the Florida Department of Natural Resources for funds to develop a park on Stock Island. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 410-1987 See Res. Book No. 62 which is incorporated herein by reference. The County Administrator discussed the inactivity of the former Capital Improvements Committee created by the Board. No action was taken. The County Administrator is to recommend proposed changes to the Ordinance which created the Capital Improvements Committee. Mr. Brown then discussed Board appointments and recommended that they all come due in January. The County Administrator also discussed permit fees and fines for building without permits. AWARDING BIDS The Board discussed bids received for the sale of Surplus Property. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to award the bid for the sale of two Magnesium Delivery Truck Ramps as follows: KK '019 Richard Ott Box 4625 Key West, Fl. 0702-1 0702-2 $29.50 $28.52 Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to award the bid for the sale of one IBM Electric Typewriter as follows: Joyce Griffin 2816 Seidenberg Avenue Key West, Fl. 2440-132 $15.00 Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to award the bid for the sale of twenty Shutter Doors as follows: Shirley Willer 5A 12th Avenue Stock Island, Key West, Fl. $100.00 Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to authorize the disposition of the remaining Surplus Property by junking the items or otherwise dispose of same in accordance with Florida Law. Motion carried unanimously. The Board was advised of the following bid received for the sale of Lots 5, 12 and 14, Block 23, Cudjoe Gardens 8th Addition, Cudjoe Key: Jeff K. Lile P. O. Box 1661 Key West, Fl. $4,100 for package of all three lots Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to reject the bid and to re-advertise. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY CLERK The Clerk discussed the delivery of the Deed from Arthur Lujan for certain lots in Key Haven to be used for park purposes in accordance with the action at a recent Map Change Hearing. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to accept the conveyance to the County. During discussion, motion was withdrawn. The Board agreed that this matter would be considered following DCA's action concerning the Map Amendments. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to reconsider the Board's previous action regarding the adoption of Resolution No. 410-1987 concerning the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program. Motion carried unanimously. The County Attorney then advised the Board of an amended Paragraph 3 to the Resolution. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the adoption of Resolution No. 410-1987 with the amended Paragraph 3 therein. Motion carried unanimously. The Board recessed for lunch. * * * * * KK 000 t The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m. with all members present. SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT John Taylor and Gus pego of the Florida Department of Transportation addressed the Board concerning lobster traps stored on the right-of-way of US tl. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to refer this matter to the County Administrator for a report to be prepared after meeting with FDOT, O.F.F. and the County Staff, said report to be presented at the second meeting in November. Motion carried unanimously. Ervin Higgs, Property Appraiser, addressed the Board concerning his Annual Report which was approved earlier in the meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize use of the excess fees from the Property Appraiser from last fiscal year to be carried forward for his participation in the computerized mapping system. Motion carried unani- mously. Harry F. Knight, Tax Collector, addressed the Board and presented his Annual Report for 1986-87. He indicated that his total excess fees were in the amount of $720,675.00 and presented checks to the Clerk for Monroe County's por- tion: one check in the amount of $610,412.00 and another check in the amount of $52,465.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to accept the Annual Report of the Tax Collector and the excess fees and to authorize and direct that all excess fees in excess of the amounts budgeted in the current fiscal year be transferred to the Capital Projects Fund. Motion carried unanimously. Vern Pokorski discussed the problem on Big pine Key with the speed limit and the Key Deer kills on US #1. Mr. Taylor addressed the Board. No action was taken. Joe Bell addressed the Board concerning the slow down of the clean-up campaign in the Upper Keys. Charles Aguero, MSD Manager, discussed this matter. David Parker of the Probation Department of the Florida Department of Corrections addressed the Board. No action was taken. PUBLIC WORKS Dent Pierce, Public Works Director, addressed the Board and made a report concerning the Upper Keys Animal Shelter. He requested authority for the Public Works Director to give notice to the Humane Society of the Upper Keys to vacate the premises and have the Public Works Department assume full operation of the Animal Shelter. Marty Ingersoll of the Upper Keys Humane Society addressed the Board. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to continue this matter to the next Plantation Key meeting and to consider an amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance to provide for the similar operation of all County Animal Shelters. Motion carried unanimously. Gayle Bean and Karen Reeb addressed the Board concerning Animal Control. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance providing for the creation of a Beach and Shore Preservation KK 021 Authority. 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. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to continue to the next Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was then held on a proposed Ordinance providing for the adoption of the 1985 Edition for the Standard Fire Prevention Code, as adopted by the Florida Legislature; 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; and providing for an effective date. Proof of publication was entered into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. Joe London, County Fire Marshal, addressed the Board concerning the proposed Ordinance. There was no public input. Motion was then made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 038-1987 See Ord. Book No. 15 which is incorporated herein by reference. A Public Hearing was then held adopting and ratifying certain Land Use District Map Amendments attached and incorporated by reference into this Ordinance; transmitting the Amendments to the State Land Planning Agency for approval; providing that, if any Amendments are disapproved by that Agency, that disapproval shall not affect the remaining Amendments; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Proof of publication was entered into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. There was no public input. Donald Craig, Planning Director, addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 039-1987 See Ord. Book No. 15 which is incorporated herein by reference. ~ A Public Hearing was held adopting and ratifying certain Text Amendments attached and incorporated by reference into the body of the Text of the Ordinance; transmitting the Amendments to the State Land Planning Agency for approval; providing that, if any Amendments are disapproved by that Agency, that disapproval shall not affect the remaining Amendments; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Proof of publication was entered into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 040-1987 See Ord. Book No. 15 which is incorporated herein by reference. KK 022 A Public Hearing was held on an Ordinance amending Sections 1-101 and 102, Monroe County Land Development Regulations, in order to provide that Chapter 12, Impact Fees, apply in the Cities of Key Colony Beach and Layton to the extent authorized by Article 8, Section l(f), Florida Constitution1 and providing for an effective date. Proof of publication was entered into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Feiner of Key Colony Beach addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to continue to the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING, BUILDING & ZONING Mr. and Mrs. Roger Holmes addressed the Board con- cerning their request for a sign permit for a proposed Mr. Donut operation in Marathon. Donald Craig, Planning Director, addressed the Board and recommended that the request be denied since it did not comply with existing regulations. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to deny the request for a sign permit for the Mr. Donut in Marathon due to lack of authority to ratify under the existing regulations. Motion carried unanimously. The Board then discussed a sign application by Rodeway Inn. Frank Greenman, attorney representing Rodeway Inn, addressed the Board. Mr. Craig discussed the request. This matter was referred to Staff for review and report back to the Board. * * * * * BOARD OF APPEALS The Board of County Commissioners sat as the Board of Appeals with all members present except Mayor Hernandez. Carl Schmitt of Martin Luther Chapel, Inc. addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to continue to the meeting on November 3rd. The meeting of the Board of Appeals adjourned. * * * * * The Board recognized Senator Larry Plummer who was in the audience. The Board recessed for a meeting of the Land Authority. * * * * * The Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners reconvened. PLANNING, BUILDING ~ ZONING Sign Ordinance Committee Donald Craig, Planning Director, addressed the Board concerning the Staff report and presented a proposed Ordinance. Brad Cooper presented a minority report to the Board and Earl Cheal also presented a minority report to the KK O~ Board. The following individuals addressed the Board: Vern Pokorski of the Big Pine Civic Association, Franklin Gray, Arlene Reiser who presented a petition of signatures from the Izaak Walton League, Jerry Walker, Charles Holes, Lester Neiman, Brad Cooper, Betty Wilson, and Agnes Spence. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to accept the proposed Ordinance with the following amendments: delete Section lea); replace Replace Items A through D beginning on Page 80 with the non- conforming sections of the Land Use Plan (Section 9.5, Nos. 141 through 146); delete Section E; and to submit this pro- posed Ordinance as an amendment to the Land Use Plan under the current series of amendments. Motion carried unani- mously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. * * * * *