12/01/1987 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, December I, 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 Jerry Hernandez, Jr., Commissioner John
Stormont, and Mayor Eugene Lytton. Absent from the meeting
was Commissioner Michael Puto. 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 Lytton advised the Board that Commissioner
Puto was away on Tourist Development Council business and
that, for this meeting, Commissioner Freeman would be Acting
Mayor Pro Tern.
The Board proceeded to make additions, deletions
and corrections to the Agenda.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Lytton made a presentation of a 25-Year
Service Plaque to Lenora Albury, Manager, Key Largo Branch
Library.
Mayor Lytton discussed a possible exchange of
fifty-one acres of County-owned property on Upper Sugarloaf
for twenty-five acres adjacent to the Long Key Landfill. He
read a letter from DNR concerning their acquisition program
and also discussed a current controversy with the Audubon
Society concerning the location of a dump in Hernando
County.
Mayor Lytton discussed the Lighthouse Restoration
Project. No action was taken.
Motion was made by Mayor Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Hernandez to approve travel for any County
Commissioner to attend a meeting of the Florida Association
of Counties in Orlando on December 14th. Motion carried
unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Tom Brown, County Administrator, discussed his
memorandum dated November 22nd regarding the jail over-
crowding situation. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont to approve the County Administrator's recommen-
dations as set out in the foregoing memorandum. Motion died
for lack of a second. The Board then discussed the matter.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to direct the County Engineer, the
County Administrator and the Sheriff to proceed immediately
with the construction of the third floor of the jail and to
designate someone from the existing Public Works staff to
serve as Clerk of the Works. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to appoint the County Administrator,
the Sheriff and Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh &
Jernigan to a committee to study and make recommendations
concerning the expansion of the jail facilities in the Upper
Keys. Motion carried unanimously. Sheriff Freeman
addressed the Board and announced that he had reopened the
Stock Island facility.
Mr. Brown discussed the parking situation in
Jackson Square. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman directing the Public
Works Director to allocate to the Sheriff twenty-four slots
adjacent to his building for his use. Motion carried unani-
mously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Hernandez read a letter from Senator
Lawton Chiles concerning beach renourishment. Motion was
made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to authorize travel <tentatively set for December 8)
for any County Commissioner to Jacksonville to discuss beach
restoration with the Army Corps of Engineers. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Lytton
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried. The Board then discussed the Beach
Authority. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandnez and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman authorizing the County
Attorney to advertise for one Public Hearing a proposed
Ordinance creating Beach and Shore Preservation Authority
District Advisory Boards. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Lytton then discussed a letter from the City of Key
West concerning the use of TDC funds.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt, as amended, the
following Resolution approving the expenditure of $300,000
of tourist development tax revenues for beach improvements
and the realignment of Higgs Beach and Smathers Beach.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 449-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to approve Commissioner
Stormont's reappointment of Sue Spence to the Florida Keys
Council for the Handicapped for a term of three years.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to approve Commissioner
Stormont's reappointment of Susan F. Dalrymple to the
Florida Keys Council for the Handicapped for a term of three
years. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to postpone to the second
meeting in January the proposed revised Administrative
Procedures so as to receive input from the County
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Commissioners. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Lytton discussed amendments to the Fine Arts
Council Ordinance. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman directing the County
Attorney to request any recommendations for changes to the
Monroe County Fine Arts Council Ordinance from the Fine Arts
Council. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to approve Commissioner
Freeman's appointment of Victoria L. Roush to the Tourist
Development Council. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Stormont discussed a Temporary Trauma
Agreement with Baptist Hospital. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez to table. The motion to table died
for lack of a second. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt
the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute,
on behalf of Monroe County, a Memorandum of Understanding
with Baptist Hospital of Miami and directing Emergency
Medical Services personnel to execute protocols with the
various EMS Service Districts to effect the Memorandum's
temporary relationship for severe trauma-related emergency
health care in Monroe County, subject to review by the Clerk
and the County Attorney.
RESOLUTION NO. 450-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
During discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez
to postpone for two weeks. Motion died for lack of a
second. Roll call vote on the original motion was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Lytton
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Resolution amending Resolution No. 321-1987 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/
replacement of the Higgs Beach Pier, rehabilitation of
existing picnic pavilions, and for the construction of a
bicycle path at Higgs Beach. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 451-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to approve Commissioner
Stormont's appointments of Jackie Brown to the Library
Board, Beverly Brogan to the Commission on Status of Women,
and Neil Boyce to the Tourist Development Council. Motion
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Hernandez discussed an invitation to
Mr. Kirby Green of the Department of Natural Resources to
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visit Monroe County to review the possible renourishment
projects. The Board agreed to exend the invitation.
Motion was made by Mayor Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve the appointment of
Commissioner Hernandez as the County's liaison to the Truman
Annex development. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Lytton announced to the public that due to
the absence of Commissioner Puto and the members from Key
Colony Beach, there would be no quorum for the District 2
Board meeting tentatively set for 1:30 p.m. and, therefore,
the meeting would be cancelled.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the following
items by unanimous consent:
Board approved the purchase of the following IBM computer
equipment:
Social Services-Nutrition Program:
1 3196 Display Station
(122 Character Keyboard)
I 3197 Display Station
(122 Character Keyboard)
1 Quietwriter III Printer
W/Features 8362, 7840 and 7880
$ 777.00
1,137.00
1,380.00
2,264.00
157.00
777.00
84.00
591.00
346.00
Total $ 7,513.00
$7,500.00:
Assistant County Administrator
1 PS/2 Model 50
1 Monochrome Display Model 8503
1 3196 Display Station
(122 Character Keyboard)
1 DOS V 3.3
1 36/38 Workstation Emulation
1 DW/4
Board approved the following transfer of
FROM Data Processing, Account 080002-513-461, Maint. of Bldgs
TO Public Works, Account 090300-519-461, Maint. of Bldgs
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No.
1 to the November 3, 1987 Contract with Victor N. DeCario &
Assoc., Inc. in order to establish a contract cap of
$50,000.00 and a contract effective date of September 20,
1987.
Board approved and authorized the refund of $75.00 to Glenn
Boe of Town Square Mall inasmuch as the Building Permit
application fee was paid twice (Permit C22676, Receipts
#430223/#432455).
Board approved the request from the Girl Scout Council of
Tropical Florida for the use of Harry Harris Park on
February 27, 1988 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Board approved TDC expenditues in the amount of $7,574.64
(Input Date of 11/12/87), subject to final invoice approval
by the Finance Department.
Board approved TDC expenditures in the amount of
$148,468.53 (Input Date of 11/12/87), subject to final
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invoice approval by the Finance Department.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Enrique Herrera for a 55~ square foot addition to
existing 12 x 12 storage shed for additional storage only on
Lot 18, Block M, North Marathon Shores, Tuna Drive,
Marathon: Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision: Coastal Flood
Zone A-13, Panel l58lC.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Everett T. and virginia G. Johnston to enclose the
existing carport - 222 square feet (existing structure built
in 1973, 1077 square foot existing single-family residence)
on Lots 24 and 25,_Block 3, Ocean Isles Estates, Andros, Key
Largo: Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision: Coastal Flood Zone
A-16.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Patrick J. Ruberto for a 32~ x 40 square foot enclosure
on Lot 2, Block 5, Key Haven, Tenth Addition, Floral, Key
Haven: Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision: Coastal Flood Zone
A-lO, Panel l728C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of M. L. Schieferle for a 570 square foot enclosure for
storage only below the existing single-family residence on
Lot 25, Roosevelt Point, 70th Street, Gulf, Key Vaca: Zoned
IS - Improved Subdivision: Coastal Flood Zone A-13, Panel
l58lC.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Jack Vandelaar for two 12 x 24 garages under house which
is under construction on Lot 16, Block 30, Key Largo Park,
Lake Shore Drive, Key Largo: Zoned IS - Improved
Subdivision: Coastal Flood Zone V-16, Panel 1006C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Robert L. Windsor for the construction of a 200 square
foot shed on Lot 81, Little Venice, 3rd Avenue, Ocean, Key
Vaca, Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision: Coastal Flood Zone
A-13, Panel l581C.
Board instructed the Tax Collector to issue a Duplicate Tax
Sale Certificate to Mrs. John Brantner inasmuch as the ori-
ginal Tax Sale Certificate No. 1310 issued in 1981 in the
sum of $81.04 has been lost or destroyed.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted permission to advertise a Notice of Public
Hearing concerning the road abandonment petition of
Breezeswept Beach Motel and Marina, Inc. (Trinidad Road,
Ramrod Key).
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute a Supplement to Agreement for Purchase of IBM
Machines (Invoice in the amount of $8,358.00) concerning
certain computer equipment.
RESOLUTION NO. 452-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
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reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Chairman of the Board to execute a Special Warranty Deed
between Monroe County, Grantor, and Theodore S. Dzik and
Elaine Dzik, Grantees, concerning reconveyance of the Dzik's
property in consideration of payment of the Municipal
Service District Lien levied against their property,
including attorney's fees.
RESOLUTION NO. 453-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Chairman to execute an Agreement by and between Monroe
County and Help Line, Inc. concerning funding for Fiscal
Year 1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 454-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute an Agreement for Baker Act Matching Funds by and
between the Board and the Mental Health Care Center of the
Lower Keys, Inc. concerning funding for Fiscal Year 1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 455-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Mayor/Chairman of the Board to execute an Agreement by and
between Monroe County and Hospice of the Florida Keys, Inc.
concerning funding for Fiscal Year 1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 456-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute an Agreement by and between the Board and the
Mental Health Care Center of the Lower Keys, Inc. concerning
funding for Fiscal Year 1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 457-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Mayor/Chairman of the Board to execute an Agreement by and
between Monroe County and the Monroe Association for
Retarded Citizens concerning funding for Fiscal Year
1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 458-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board granted permission to advertise for Public Hearing a
proposed Ordinance regarding Fishing Occupational Licenses.
Board granted permission to advertise for Public Hearing a
proposed Ordinance regarding Abatement of Nuisances.
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AIRPORTS
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Chairman of the Board to execute a Sign Lease by and between
Monroe County and Budget Rent A Car concerning two signs
located at the Key West International Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 459-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 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
Monroe County and Budget Rent A Car concerning a sign
located at the Marathon Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 460-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Chairman of the Board to execute a Display Lease by and bet-
ween Monroe County and Light Flight Productions concerning a
display of photographs at the Key West International
Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 461-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
ENGINEERING
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order No.
2 for The Brewer Company of Florida, Inc. in connection with
the Big Pine Key Roads II Roadway Improvements Project
reflecting a net decrease of $633.24.
EXTENSION SERVICES
Board adopted the following Resolution approving the State
of Florida Department of Natural Resources Boating
Improvement Fund Project Application for channel marker
repair at Cow Key and Boca Grande.
RESOLUTION NO. 462-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute an Agreement by and between Florida Keys
Artificial Reef Association and the Board concerning the
sinking of the Coast Guard Cutters USS BIBB and USS DUANE.
RESOLUTION NO. 463-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute an Agreement by and between Florida Keys
Artificial Reef Association and the Board concerning the
construction of the Big Pine Shoal Modular Artificial Reef.
RESOLUTION NO. 464-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board accepted the recommendation of the Extension Services
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Director to withdraw the application for the Derelict Vessel
Removal Grant due to waste disposal restrictions within the
County.
PLANNING, BUILDING ~ ZONING
Board accepted the Application For Determination Of Vested
Rights filed by James J. Parrish and Theresa P. Parrish.
Board accepted the Application For Determination Of Vested
Rights filed by First Federal Savings and Loan, Angelo
Clasca, and Banco Industrial de Venezuela, C.A.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board authorized payment of the following invoices:
1. Siemon, Larsen, Mattlin & Purdy, in the
amount of $349.55, for payment of
professional services in re Hopping vs.
Monroe County (Port Bougainville Appeal).
2. David Paul Horan & Associates, P.A., in
the amount of $37.50, for payment of
professional services in re Monroe County
vs. Graham.
3. Vernis & Bowling, P.A., in the amount of
$20.00, for payment of professional services
in re Kraemer vs. Florida DOT, et al.
4. Vernis & Bowling, P.A., in the amount of
$87.72, for payment of professional services
in re Beatty vs. Monroe County.
5. Floyd, Pearson, Richman, Greer, Weil, Zack &
Brumbaugh, in the amount of $3,312.61, for
payment of professional services in re New
Port Largo vs. Monroe County.
Board adopted the following Regular Meeting Schedule for
January through June, 1988:
Date Of Meeting
January 5, 1988
January 19, 1988
February 2, 1988
February 16, 1988
March 1, 1988
March 15, 1988
AprilS, 1988
April 19, 1988
May 3, 1988
May 17, 1988
June 7, 1988
June 21, 1988
Place of Meeting
Key West - Courtroom B
Elks Club - Tavernier
Marathon - SubCourthouse
Key West - Courtroom B
Plantation Key - Govt Center
Key Colony Beach - City Hall
Key West - Courtroom B
Elks Club - Tavernier
Marathon - SubCourthouse
Key West - Courtroom B
Plantation Key - Govt Center
Key Colony Beach - City Hall
Board approved Administrative Order #1-31 regarding Purchase
Authorizations: said Order replaces Administrative Orders
'1-29 and '1-30.
Board authorized payment of the following travel-related
expenditures of the candidates for Planning Director:
V. C. Seth
John Schlegel
Don Craig
$143.10
$148.94
$155.51
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COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Richard
Hellmann, Ph.D., in the amount of $975.00: Guillermo
Marcovici, M.D., P.A., in the amount of $600.00: Mental
Health Care Center of the Lower Keys, in the amount of
$350.00: Tanju T. Mishara, Ph.D., in the amount of $750.00:
A. Louis O'Connor, Ph.D., in the amount of $200.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Charles M. Milligan, in
the amount of $848.25: Lissa C. pancare, in the amount of
$2,418.50: T. Nicholas Thomes, in the amount of $350.00:
Erol M. Vural, in the amount of $5,460.25.
OTHER EXPENSES & COSTS, Louis J. Spallone, Clerk,
in the amount of $400.00: State of Florida, in the amount of
$826.52.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $215.00: Florida Keys Reporting,
in the amount of $314.00: Nancy J. Maleske, in the amount of
$1,497.00: Terry Moran Court Reporter, in the amount of
$447.60: Nichols & Hardy Court Reporters, in the amount of
$177.40.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Joy Caldarella, in the
amount of $35.00: Serafin Calero, in the amount of $30.00:
Manuel J. Marcial, in the amount of $75.00: Maria Sardina,
in the amount of $35.00.
EXTRADITION COSTS, william A. Freeman, Jr., in the
amount of $2,695.75.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance and Travel, in the
amount of $2,473.64: Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of
$260.00.
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #79200-#79589, #79592-#79930,
in the amount of $1,418,804.39.
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, 1210, in the
amount of $8,3l2.41.--- ----
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #657-#659, in the amount of
$38,909.4~ -
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #428-#429, in
the amount of $3,762.18.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #477-#478, in the amount of
$3ll,086.~ - ----
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #1024-#1032, in the amount of
$236,705.83. ---
MSD, Marine Bank, Marathon, #400-#401, in the
amount of~,465.69.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, 1218, in the amount of $642.34.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, 1257, in the amount of
$66,292.44.
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CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, #197, in the amount of
$2,157.63:--- ----
WORKERS COMPENSATION, 42362-#2373, in the amount of
$11,046.12.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #451-4453, in the
amount of $155,695.75.
MONROE COUNTY SELF-INSURED GROUP INSURANCE, 1212,
in the amount of $418.10.
TRANSLATOR FUND, 4156, in the amount of $1,019.23.
610 LAND AUTHORITY TRUST ACCOUNT, #01-#04, in the
amount of-s2,550.79.
716-717 SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT, PLANNING, BUILDING &
CODE ENFORCEMENT, 1101-#102, in the amount of $24,327.37.
Board approved Minutes of the following meetings of the
Board of County Commissioners: 10/1 (3), 10/6, 10/14,
10/15, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3 and 11/10.
Board accepted and authorized execution of approval of a
$5,000.00 Bond for Henrietta E.Stevens as a member of the
Lower Florida Keys Hospital District.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds
for the year 1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 465-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Fred Tittle, attorney, discussed the request for
the refund of $250.00 for an application for development
approval which was denied for Fred and Francis Snowman. He
also discussed the request for the refund of $250.00 for an
application for development approval which was denied for
Henry Meinhardt. After discussion, the Board agreed that
the following requests for refunds would be postponed until
they received an opinion from the County Attorney concerning
these items:
Filed by Cunningham, Albritton, Lenzi, Warner, Bragg &
Miller on behalf of:
Joan Gunderson and Susan Hoger - $250.00
John P. Joseph - $250.00
Nancy Swenson - $250.00
Filed by Fred Tittle, Esquire on behalf of:
Fred and Francis Snowman, Jr. - $250.00
Henry Meinhardt - $250.00
Filed by Florida Keys Marine, Inc. - $250.00
Filed by Franklin D. Greenman, Esquire on behalf of:
Leonard and Arlene Kasperowicz - $250.00
Filed by Daniel B. Michie, Jr. - $250.00
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
Lucien Proby, County Attorney, discussed the New
Port Largo suit.
Mr. Proby then discussed his previously announced
plans to retire. He indicated that for the present time,
his intentions to retire would be suspended. He requested
that the Board discontinue its authorization to seek a
replacement and that at the appropriate time, when he chose
to retire from County service, he would formally notify each
Commissioner in writing at least thirty days prior to the
date of his retirement. Motion was made by Commissioner
Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to rescind
the Board's previous action accepting the resignation of the
County Attorney and authorizing the advertisement for the
position of County Attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT (WASTE)
Charles Aguero, MSD Manager, addressed the Board
and advised that the air-curtain destructors were now fully
permitted.
Mr. Aguero also advised the Board that the "Free
Dumping" policy had started on December 1st.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to approve the
lease/purchase of one sedan. Motion carried unanimously.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the purchase
of one 7-passenger mini-van, through State Contract
1070-300-205, from Barry Reid Buick for approximately
$11,650.00. Motion carried unanimously.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Reggie paros, EMS Director, discussed a recent
trauma transfer case: the intention to establish a
delinquent period of one hundred twenty days from the ren-
dering of a billing for user's fees: and also the fact that
he would be preparing a Request For Proposals for collection
agency services to be utilized after user's fees become
delinquent.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor/Chairman of
the Board to execute a Contract by and between the State of
Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services and
Monroe County concerning matching grant funds. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 466-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the County
Attorney to solicit proposals from lending institutions for
a loan in the amount of $101,644.00 for Municipal Services
Taxing District No. I-D. Motion carried unanimously.
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PLANNING, BUILDING ~ ZONING
Donald Craig, Director, discussed the Sea Grant
Program. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to approve the Report on
Proposed Study of Boat Live-Aboards from Howard M. Tupper,
Development Review Coordinator, dated November 23, 1987.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Craig discussed marina parking requirements.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to prepare and bring back to the Board
a Resolution concerning marina parking requirements. Motion
carried unanimously.
The Director discussed an amendment of the DCA
Grant to allow partial payment prior to expiration of the
grant on December 1st. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve and
authorize execution of a Modification of Agreement Number
87-SR-40-ll-54-0l-003 between the County and the Florida
Department of Community Affairs. Motion carried unani-
mously.
The Board discussed a memorandum dated November 24,
1987 from the Planning Director regarding the release of a
$70,000.00 Letter of Credit to the owner of Plantation Point
Subdivision. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the release of
the $70,000.00 Letter of Credit to the owner of Plantation
Point Subdivision as set out in the November 24th memoran-
dum from the Planning Director, excluding Conditions A and B
contained in said memorandum. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The County Administrator advised the Board that
Plantec had requested a meeting with the Board to discuss an
affordable housing study. Mayor Lytton, with the approval
of the Commissioners, called a Special Meeting for 10:00
a.m. on December 22nd at 310 Fleming Street in Key West for
a discussion of an affordable housing study with Plantec.
Mr. Brown discussed a request rom the Jail
Oversight/Criminal Justice Committee concerning Courthouse
Annex renovations in connection with improved court security
as set out in a memorandum from the Court Administrator
dated November 16, 1987. Motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to include
the request in with the plans for the renovation of the
first floor of the Courthouse Annex. Motion carried unani-
mously.
The Board recessed for lunch.
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The Board reconvened at 2:08 p.m.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Mark H. Gregg, attorney, addressed the Board and
requested a reconsideration of the Board's previous action
to abandon a road known as Woodward Way located in Sunset
Cove Subdivision. Fred Tittle, attorney representing Mr.
and Mrs. Cullen, addressed the Board and questioned the
appropriateness of the procedure. The County Attorney
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advised the Board that Section 10 of the County Code which
concerned the provision for reconsideration was repealed.
Bill Skulthorpe of the Upper Keys Citizens Association
requested that the Board re-hear the case. Motion was made
by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to approve the request for reconsideration on the
basis of the following two items:
1. The question of the validity of
Chapter 61-2503 of the Florida
Statutes and subsequent modifica-
tions: and
2. Section 16-1 prohibits the abandon-
ment of roads terminating on open
waters and the time frame of the
filing of the application.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Lytton
Yes
No
Yes
No
Motion failed.
Richard Jay Weiss, representing Bell South
MObility, addressed the Board. He requested the Board's
cooperation in conceptual approval to lease County property
for the installation of a Cellular Telephone Communication
facility. No action was taken.
Tim Zewadski-Brecker addressed the Board and
requested a waiver of permit fees for the Children's Shelter
in Plantation Key. Motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by Mayor Lytton to postpone for two
weeks. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS
The Board entered into a discussion regarding the
Key Largo Animal Shelter. Michael Cox, attorney repre-
senting the Upper Keys Humane Society, Inc., addressed the
Board. Pat Lawrence spoke in favor of the recommendations
of the Public Works Department. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez
to continue to the meeting of January 19, 1988. Motion
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
related to Blasting and Explosives. Proof of publication
was entered into the record. Motion was made by Mayor
Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to read by title
only. Motion carried unanimously. Jim Miller, President of
Port Pine Heights Property Owners Association: Fay Daniels
of No Name Key: Jeffrey Straw of Berger & Associates: and
James Gunn addressed the Board. Mayor Lytton advised that
the public input portion of this Public Hearing was now
closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to continue to the first
meeting in January. Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was then held on a proposed
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 031-1986, Section 7(c)
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entitled "Expenses", to provide compensation for the members
of the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority
Advisory Committee in the amount of $100.00 per month: pro-
viding for severability: providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this
Ordinance: and providing for an effective date. Proof of
publication was entered into the record. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Stormont
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 adopt the
following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 053-1987
See Ord. Book No. 16 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
repealing Division Thirteen, Chapter Nine, Monroe County
Land Development Regulations, and creating a new Division
Thirteen for regulating signage: providing for definitions:
providing for certain signage exceptions from these Land
Development Regulations: providing for the prohibition of
certain sign types: providing for certain types of signs
which require a site location permit only: providing for
certain types of signs which require a sign construction
permit: providing for the regulation of certain types of
temporary signs: providing for certain types of permanent
signs in residential districts: providing for certain types
of permanent signs in commercial areas: providing for direc-
tory and identification signs for nonresidential sub-
divisions and multiple occupancy complexes: providing for
individual office institutional, business or industrial
establishment signs: providing for hospital and emergency
facility signs: providing for bench signs: providing for
standards concerning measurement, construction and main-
tenance of all signs enumerated in this Land Development
Regulation: providing that these regulations shall apply to
all signs erected after the effective date of such regula-
tions and further requiring that no existing sign shall be
kept in an unsafe or dangerous condition: providing for the
administration of these regulations including the revocation
and suspension of all sign permits for cause: providing for
appeals to the Planning Commission from administrative deci-
sions enforcing these regulations: providing for variances
from the literal application of these Land Development
Regulations when certain criteria are met: providing for
permit application procedures, including a requirement for
bonding for certain types of temporary signs: providing that
certain types of signs shall only be constructed by a
licensed contractor: providing for the designation and regu-
lation of various types of nonconforming signs including the
provision for the amortization and the gradual elimination
of certain categories thereof: providing for the summary
removal of certain inexpensive or dangerous unlawful signs
and notice to the owners thereof: providing for the removal
of certain other types of unlawful signs including the
provision of notice to the owners thereof: providing for the
emergency removal of signs which pose an imminent threat to
public safety: providing for the assessment of costs if an
offending sign is removed at County expense: providing for
supremacy: providing that the Planning Director may
designate an employee to perform the Director's duties
hereunder: providing for interagency coordination: providing
for severability: providing for the repeal of Ordinances and
Land Development Regulations inconsistent herewith but
otherwise affirming the validity of existing Regulations or
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Ordinances: affirming that the Land Development Regulations
are not intended to interfere with any existing private
agreements: providing for incorporation into the Monroe
County Land Development Regulations: and providing an effec-
tive date. Proof of publication was entered into the
record. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to read by title only.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Hernandez not
present. The following persons addressed the Board: David
Fredericks, Joy Lindskold, Beth Shamblin, Earl Cheal, Jerry
Marty, Roger Holmes and Brad Cooper. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unani-
mously.
ORDINANCE NO. 054-1987
See Ord. Book No. 16 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
AWARDING OF BIDS
The Board was advised of receipt of the following
proposals for the North Key Largo Habitat Plan:
Dames & Moore
Robert K. Swarthout, Inc.
$165,600 - $208,500
$129,950
Donald Craig, Planning Director, recommended the award of
the bid to Robert K. Swarthout, Inc. with a maximum of
$30,000.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to postpone this matter for
two weeks. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board recessed for a meeting of the Land
Authority.
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The Board reconvened.
AWARDING OF BIDS
The Board was advised of receipt of the following
bids for one 1988 3/4-Ton Pickup Truck for the Public Works
Department:
Hayden/Royan Flamingo Ford
Bob Chango, Inc.
Duncan Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge
Duncan Ford, Lincoln-Mercury
$12,503.25
$10,699.00
$10,900.00
$11,473.00
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to award the bid for one 1988 3/4-Ton
Pickup Truck for the Public Works Department to Bob Chango,
Inc. in the amount of $10,699.00. Motion carried unani-
mously.
The Board was advised of receipt of the following
bids for one 1988 3/4-Ton Van for the Public Works
Department:
Hayden/Royan Flamingo Ford
Bob Chango, Inc.
Duncan Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge
Duncan Ford, Lincoln-Mercury
$12,411.98
$10,747.00
$11,110.00
$11,765.00
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
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Commissioner Freeman to award the bid for one 1988 3/4-Ton
Van for the Public Works Department to Bob Chango, Inc. in
the amount of $10,747.00. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board was advised of receipt of the following
bids for one new 1988 3/4-Ton Pickup Truck for Card Sound
Toll District:
Leiphart Chevrolet
Supreme Oldsmobile & GMC Trucks
$13,157.78
$12,947.34 did
not include
spare tire,
wheel and jack
$13,500.00 for
on-site vehicle
$12,810.45
$12,950.46
Flamingo Ford
Hayden/Royal Flamingo Ford
Leiphart Chevrolet
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to reject all bids. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion was then made by Commissioner Hernandez
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman authorizing the County
Administrator, the Public Works Director and the County
Attorney to accept and award the purchase of this vehicle in
the same amount as that received by previous bid by the
Board of County Commissioners. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 031-1986 providing for procedures to
acquire properties with funding available under a 1987
contract with the Department of Community Affairs. Proof of
publication was entered into the record. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. There
was no public input. Mayor Lytton made several comments
concerning the proposed Ordinance. Motion was made by Mayor
Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to continue to
January 5, 1988. Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was then held on a proposed
Ordinance relating to the control of animals within Monroe
County. Proof of publication was entered into the record.
Motion was made by Mayor Lytton and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously.
The following individuals addressed the Board: C. Osment
Moody, Marty Ingersoll, M. O'Neil, and Bill Cullen. Motion
was made by Commissioner Hernadnez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to continue to the next scheduled
Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT (WASTE)
Peter Robinson of Hazen & Sawyer presented the
Solid Waste and Recycling Update.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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