12/15/1987 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, December 15, 1987
Key Colony Beach
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m. on the above date
at the City Hall in Key Colony Beach. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner William Freeman, Commissioner
Jerry Hernandez, Jr., Commissioner Michael Puto,
Commissioner John Stormont, and Mayor Eugene Lytton. Also
present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerkl Lucien Proby, County
AttorneYI Tom Brown, County Administratorl County Staffl
members of the Press and Radiol and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Board proceeded to make additions, deletions
and corrections to the Agenda.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Lytton discussed the pending Niles Channel
lawsuit. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman directing the County Attorney to
review the possibility of the County joining in that suit
and report back at the next meeting. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Mayor Lytton discussed the response time to
correspondence received by County Staff. This matter was
referred to the County Administrator for review.
Mayor Lytton discussed the time for permitting of
single-family residences. Bob Herman, Deputy Planning
Director, addressed the Board. No action was taken.
Donald Craig, Planning Director, and Mayor Lytton
discussed the registration procedure for nonconformities
pursuant to Section 7-102 of the Land Development
Regulations.
Mayor Lytton discussed the T.C.I. Franchise
Agreement concerning Monroe County. Lucien Proby, County
Attorney, discussed the possibility of renegotiation and/or
an action to terminate the franchise and begin renego-
tiation. Mr. Proby indicated that he would be meeting with
representatives of T.C.I. for a request to the County to
approve a transfer and that he would report back to the
Board.
Commissioner Puto discussed the temporary Trauma
Agreement approved by the Board. Curt Blair of the Health
Council of South Florida, Inc. discussed a proposal dated
December 14, 1987 concerning continuing relationship for
trauma care. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the Health
Council of South Florida, Inc. to proceed with Steps I
through 4 of that certain proposal by the Health Council
dated December 14, 1987. Motion carried unanimously.
Mel Levitt of the National Legislation Council of
AARP addressed the Board concerning his proposal for a
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Seniors Ombudsman Service Program (Assistance to Seniors)
and the establishment of a Guardianship Program. Motion was
made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner
Puto directing the County Administrator and the County
Attorney to proceed to implement the Seniors Ombudsman
Service Program as outlined by Mr. Levitt, to provide if
possible the County WATTS Line, payment of mileage while on
County time, and insurance of vehicles while being used for
County business. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner
Puto then requested the County Attorney to assign Assistant
County Attorney, Calvin Allen, to represent the group as
outlined by Mr. Levitt for the formation of a Guardianship
Program, and requested a $5,000.00 appropriation for the
Program. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Puto adopt the following Resolution
regarding the Program. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 467-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to appoint Jackie Low to the
Commission on the Status of Women. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to appoint Ann Lynch to the Monroe
County Fine Arts Council. During discussion, motion was
withdrawn.
Motion was made by Commissoner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to appoint Gigi Grider to the Florida
Keys Handicapped Council, accepting the resignation of
Reggie Paros as a voting member of the EMS Council, and
appointing Douglas Cullen as a replacement on the EMS
Council. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Puto presented a check in the amount
of $250.00 for use of Pigeon Key.
Commissioner Stormont discussed the Board's pre-
vious policy concerning refunds. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
to reaffirm the Board's previous pOlicy that refunds would
be issued only where minimal work was involved or where
there was some error by the County and that in all other
instances, refunds would be denied. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Commissioner Hernandez read a letter from Bill
Smith of the Florida Keys Contractors Association concerning
ninety days' notice of changes in the Code. Motion was made
by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Puto
to adopt a Resolution reaffirming the Board's previous
action calling for ninety days' notice to the Florida Keys
Contractors Association on changes in the Building Code. A1
Damron discussed this matter. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Mayor Lytton to post-
pone for two weeks. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Puto presented a Proclamation to mem-
bers of the Marathon High School Football Team, "The
Marathon Dolphins", and coaches. Motion was made by
Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
adopt the Proclamation recognizing the highly successful
season for 1987 for the Marathon High School Football Team,
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"The Marathon Dolphins", and calling on the citizens of
Monroe County to join in the appreciation of this fine
accomplishment. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to appoint Charles Aguero and
Louis LaTorre to meet with Dr. Bofill and Homer Rhoads of
the Health Department concerning the action taken against
B. o. Fish Wagon and report the situation to the County
Administrator who would then agenda the matter for further
consideration at 5:30 p.m. at the next Key West meeting, if
necessary. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Hernandez advised the Board that on
January 5th, members of the Corps of Engineers and the
Department of Natural Resources would be in Key West for a
combination luncheon/field trip to discuss the White street
Pier Project. The Board then discussed the joint
City/County effort in this regard. The Clerk advised the
Board that he had been notified that there are differences
in the County and City Resolutions concerning this project
and, further, that the City was desirous of using a portion
of the funds to reimburse City employees for work done on
Smathers Beach. The County Attorney advised the Board that
he was tentatively of the opinion that this would not be an
appropriate use of the funds.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following
Resolution designating the week of December 13 - December 19
as Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week in Monroe
County. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 468-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve the following items
by unanimous consent:
Board approved the removal from the inventory of the
Supervisor of Elections of one Bohn Rex Rotary M-4
Mimeograph Machine (Inventory Control Number 2440-188).
Board approved the payment of $485.00 to Lopez Funeral Home
for the Pauper Burial of a deceased male, date of death
10-21-87.
Board approved the payment of $485.00 to Lopez funeral Home
for the Pauper Burial of a deceased male, date of death
9-27-87.
Board authorized payment of TDC expenditures in the amount
of $230,747.16 (Input Page 12/3/87), subject to final
invoice approval by the Finance Department.
Board approved an addition to the 1988 TDC Trade Show
Schedule of the Columbus '88 Trade Show, February 11-13,
1988 sponsored by the American Society of Travel Agents at
an estimated cost of $2,000.001 said Trade Show Schedule is
still within the $70,000.00 budget.
Board approved and authorized execution of an Addendum to
Agreement by and between the Monroe County Tourist
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Development Council and Keys Advertising & Marketing, Inc.
which will reflect a monthly contract amount of $11,975.00
through April 30, 1988.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Michael Colasurdo for a 624 square foot enclosure for
storage only on Lot 26, Block I, Summerland Cove Isles,
Flagship Drive, Summerland KeYI Zoned IS - Improved
Subdivisionl Coastal Flood Zone V-12, Panel 1514C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Edmund Houtte for a 1482 square foot addition to an
existing commercial building to be built below the 100-Year
Flood Elevation (existing building is 3135 square feet built
in 1953 - appraised in 1987 at $94,885.00 - building onlYI
two additional buildings on site built in 1949 and 1953) on
part of Government Lot 2, acreage, 107th and us #l, Key
Vacal Zoned UC - Urban Commerciall Coastal Flood Zone A-13,
Panel 1581C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Nelson L. Mellete for a 168 square foot storage room on
Lot 8, Block I, Venice, Grouper Drive, Marathon 1 Zoned IS -
Improved Subdivisionl Coastal Flood Zone A-13, Panel 1581C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of James E. Spitzer to rebuild existing storage shed - 15 x
20 - for storage only on Tract B, Cahill pines & Palms, W.
Cahill Court, Big Pine KeYI Zoned IS - Improved Subdivisionl
Coastal Flood Zone V-12, Panel 1536C.
Board approved payment of refund of $250.00 to Keycology,
Inc., Agent for Theodore Tine, inasmuch as Map Amendment
Application was not completed by December I, 1987 deadline.
Board approved payment of refund of $250.00 to Keycology,
Inc., Agent for Larry and Linda Hoffman, inasmuch as Map
Amendment Application was not completed by December I, 1987
deadline.
Board approved payment of refund of $250.00 to Keycology,
Inc., Agent for Mark Friedman, inasmuch as Map Amendment
Application was not completed by December I, 1987 deadline.
Board approved payment of refund of $250.00 to Walton,
Lantaff, Schroeder & Carson, Agent for Robert Austin,
inasmuch as applicant withdrew Map Amendment Application.
Board approved payment of refund of $250.00 to Keycology,
Inc., Agent for Stuart Friedman and Sara Glasburg, inasmuch
as Map Amendment Application was not completed by December I,
1987 deadline.
Board approved payment of refund of $250.00 to Token Project
& Construction Management, Agent for Inter State Realty,
inasmuch as Map Amendment Application was not completed by
December I, 1987 deadline.
Board approved payment of refund of $250.00 to Keycology,
Inc., Agent for Summerland Key Properties, inasmuch as Map
Amendment Application was not completed by December I, 1987
deadline.
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Board approved payment of $250.00 to John Baiamonte inasmuch
as Map Amendment Application was not completed by December I,
1987 deadline.
Board approved payment of $250.00 to Keycology, Inc., Agent
for Lynn Kephart and Mark Martecki, inasmuch as Map
Amendment Application was not completed by December I, 1987
deadline.
Board approved the completed Vested Rights Application of
Paul and Johanna Safer (No. 19) for assignment to a Hearing
Officer.
Board approved the completed Vested Rights Application of
J. Vitolo Construction Co. and Southland Insurance Co. (No.
33) for assignment to a Hearing Officer.
Board approved the completed Vested Rights Application of
Summerland Key Properties, Inc. (No. 34-B) for assignment to
a Hearing Officer.
Board approved the completed Vested Rights Application of
Lynn H. Kephart/Mark Bartecki (No. 35) for assignment to a
Hearing Officer.
Board approved the completed Vested Rights Application of
Donald and Delia Appleby (No. 39) for assignment to a
Hearing Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Key Colony Beach Golf Club, Inc., John and Ralph Smith, (No.
16) for assignment to a Hearing Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Port Bougainville Enterprises, Ltd., Port Bougainville
Associates, Ltd. and Garden Cove, Inc. (No. 18) for assign-
ment to a Hearing Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
John W. Lakin (No. 21) for assignment to a Hearing Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Pelican Palms, Inc. (No. 22) for assignment to a Hearing
Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Roger W. Akers/Sandra Henning (No. 25) for assignment to a
Hearing Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Ronald Awald Cook (No. 26) for assignment to a Hearing
Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Joseph and Jacqueline Robinson (No. 27) for assignment to a
Hearing Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Glen E. Patch (No. 28) for assignment to a Hearing Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Tropic South Inc. (No. 37) for assignment to a Hearing
Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Mike/Kilo/Juliett Corporation (Breakaway Bay) (No. 41) for
assignment to a Hearing Officer.
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Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Key Largo Anglers Club (No. 42) for assignment to a Hearing
Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Bayside Properties, Ltd. (No. 43) for assignment to a
Hearing Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Coco Plum Beach and Tennis Club, Inc. (No. 44) for assign-
ment to a Hearing Officer. '
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Howard G. Messner (No. 45) for assignment to a Hearing
Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Monte W. Green (No. 46-A) for assignment to a Hearing
Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Monte W. Green (No. 46-B) for assignment to a Hearing
Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Monte W. Green (No. 46-C) for assignment to a Hearing
Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Monte W. Green (No. 46-0) for assignment to a Hearing
Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Monte W. Green (No. 46-E) for assignment to a Hearing
Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Fred Roth/Whaler's Plaza, Inc. (No. 47) for assignment to a
Hearing Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Terra Cotta Realty (Florida) , Inc. (No. 48) for assignment
to a Hearing Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Vested Rights Application of
Arthur Mannes (No. 51) for assignment to a Hearing Officer.
Board approved placement on the Consent Agenda for Central
Plaza Major Conditional Use Permit.
Board approved placement on the Consent Agenda for Holiday
Harbour Major Conditional Use Permit.
Board approved the incomplete Beneficial Use Application of
Gateway To The Sea, Inc. for assignment to a Hearing
Officer.
Board approved the incomplete Beneficial Use Application of
Ronald Awald Cook for assignment to a Hearing Officer.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Mayor/Chairman of the Board to execute an Agreement for
Baker Act Matching Funds by and between the Board and the
Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, Inc. concerning funding
for Fiscal Year 1987-88.
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RESOLUTION NO. 469-1987
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 the Board and the Guidance Clinic of the Middle
Keys, Inc. concerning funding for Fiscal Year 1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 470-1987
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 the Board and the Monroe Alcoholism Rehabilitation
Center concerning funding for Fiscal Year 1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 471-1987
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 for
Baker Act Matching Funds by and between the Board and the
Guidance Clinic of the Upper Keys, Inc. concerning funding
for Fiscal Year 1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 472-1987
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 the Board and the Guidance Clinic of the Upper Keys,
Inc. concerning funding for Fiscal Year 1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 473-1987
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 Option to extend
an Agreement by and between the Board and Lower Florida Keys
Hospital District d/b/a Florida Keys Memorial Hospital for
the purpose of providing food services to the residents of
Bay Shore Manor.
RESOLUTION NO. 474-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT (WASTE)
Board approved and authorized payment of an invoice in the
amount of $35,343.09 to C. Bob Beale Co., Inc. for refrac-
tory repair of Unit #2, secondary chamber.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Chairman of the Board to execute an Agreement between
Municipal Service Taxing or Benefit District 4-A and the
City of Layton concerning use of the City's garage bay
located in City Hall, City of Layton.
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RESOLUTION NO. 475-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Board approved and authorized execution of a Nutrition
Consultant Contract by and between the Board and Norene
Sofranac for 1988.
Board approved and authorized execution of the Petition of
Harry A. Betancourt for admission to A. G. Holley State
Hospital.
PLANNING, BUILDING ~ ZONING
Board adopted the following Resolution directing the Clerk
of the Circuit Court to record in the Official Records an
Amended Plat of the Shark Key Subdivision.
RESOLUTION NO. 476-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved disposition of Impact Fee Appeal of Martin
Luther Chapel, Inc. as set out in Howard Tupper's memorandum
dated December 7, 1987 and the Staff's recommendation to
grant Martin Luther Chapel, Inc. a refund of $1,222.80.
Board accepted the Final Water Quality Report required under
Contract OCM-170 with the Department of Environmental
Regulation, Office of Coastal Management and approved final
payment in the amount of $6,287.00.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board authorized payment of the following invoices:
I. Risk Control Associates, Inc., in the amount
of $356.25, for review of insurance require-
ments.
2. Risk Control Associates, Inc., in the
amount of $93.75, for payment of professional
services in re New Port Largo vs. Monroe County,
et al.
3. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $817.64, for payment of Invoice No.
Three in re White Street Pier Permitting.
4. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $419.25, for payment of Invoice No.
Fiv~ in re Repairs/Modifications to Gun Mounts,
Higgs Beach.
5. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $1,853.78, for payment of Invoice No.
Eight in re Environmental Permitting for Higgs
Beach Pier.
6. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $1,968.00, for payment of Invoice No.
Five in re Sheriff's Substation and Administra-
tion Office on Cudjoe Key.
7. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
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amount of $10,017.00, for payment of Invoice
No. Five in re County Clerk's Space and Judge's
Chamber/Courtroom Conversions.
8. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $384.15, for payment of Invoice No.
Five in re Completion of Interior Finishing of
Third Floor Jail Addition.
9. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $56.25, for payment of Invoice No.
Ten in re Plantation Key Government Center
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
10. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $410.50, for payment of Invoice No.
Forty-nine in re Jackson Square Criminal
Justice Facility Building.
II. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $150.87, for payment of Invoice No.
Ten in re Second Floor Addition to Plantation
Key Government Center.
12. Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey,
Crosland & Bramnick, P.A., in the amount of
$5,897.17 for professional services rendered
through 11/30/87.
13. Public Financial Management, Inc., in the
amount of $2,753.24, for professional services
rendered through 11/15/87.
14. David M. Morgan, in the amount of $3,200.00,
in re TV Translator System Valuation Report.
15. Stephens, Lynn, Chernay & Klein, in the amount
of $410.51, for professional services rendered
in re Ashe vs. Northwest Insurance, et al.
16. General Asphalt Company, Inc., in the amount of
$122,580.00, for Final Payment in re Key Largo
Roads VII.
17. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $1,006.38, in re Card Sound Bridge
Public Landing repair.
18. Fly, Schuebruk, Gaguine, Boros and Braun, in
the amount of $598.18, in re Translator System.
19. Victor N. DeCario & Associates, Inc., in the
amount of $3,423.00, for professional services
through 9/30/87.
20. Victor N. DeCario & Associates, Inc., in the
amount of $10,691.70, for professional
services through 10/31/87.
21. Victor N. DeCario & Associates, Inc., in the
amount of $5,894.86, for professional services
through 11/30/87.
22. Henry Naubereit, in the amount of $513.20, for
professional services through 11/17/87 in re
Translator System.
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23. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $44,450.85, in payment of monthly
invoice for Road Projects, 9/26/87 - 10/30/87.
Board granted authority to execute a Lease Agreement for a
Handicapped Passenger Van for the Veterans Affairs
Department in the amount of $1,223.33 per month for thirty-
six months.
Board granted permission to advertise for Public Hearing a
proposed Ordinance regarding Court Facility Impact Fees.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Richard
Hellmann, Ph.D., in the amount of $1,346.001 Guillermo
Marcovici, M.D., P.A., in the amount of $600.001 Mental
Health Care Center of the Lower Keys, in the amount of
$150.001 Tanju T. Mishara, Ph.D., in the amount of $900.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, L. E. Brown, in the
amount of $600.001 Jeff R. Hall, in the amount of $2,615.501
Jeffrey B. Meyers, in the amount of $1,345.001 Charles M.
Milligan, in the amount of $377.00.
OTHER EXPENSES & COSTS, Sheriff, City of Richmond,
in the amount of $15.001-State of Florida, in the amount of
$259.001 David Wiley, in the amount of $163.451 Kirk C.
Zuelch, State Attorney, in the amount of $40.50.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $78.201 Florida Keys Reporting,
in the amount of $345.751 Ernie Izquierdo, in the amount of
$25.001 Laws Reporting, Inc., in the amount of $90.001 Nancy
J. Maleske, in the amount of $1,672.70.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Joy Caldarella, in the
amount of $25.001 Serafin Calero, in the amount of $55.001
Irma Lopez De Pugh, in the amount of $25.001 Maria Goulding,
in the amount of $50.001 Humberto Jimenez, in the amount of
$185.001 Cora Milian, in the amount of $25.001 Susana L.
Totaro, in the amount of $45.00.
EXTRADITION COSTS, William A. Freeman, Jr., in the
amount of $1,779.35.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance and Travel, in the
amount of $827.401 Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of
$170.00.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Jeffrey J. Elenewski, Ph.D.,
P.A., in the amount of $1,000.00.
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, 179590-179591, #79931-#80417,
in the amount of $1,273,451.22.
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, 1211-#213, in
the amount of $45,26~86. ----
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #658 void, #660-1667, in
the amount of $1,156,369.76:---
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AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #430 void,
#431-#433, in the amount of-$23,364.08. ----
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #479-'483, in the amount of
$204,615.~ - ----
MSD TAX DISTRICT, tI033-tI036, in the amount of
$346,616.63. ---
MSD, Marine Bank, Marathon, #402-1403, in the
amount of~8,865.62.
MSD, Pledged Funds, #104-tI05, in the amount of
$210,000.00.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #219, in the amount of $342.75.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, #258-1262, in the amount of
$59,353.37. ----
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, #198-#200, in the amount of
$12,640.6~ ----
WORKERS COMPENSATION, t2374-t2383, in the amount of
$43,470.63.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #454-#458, in the
amount of $58,568.77.
MONROE COUNTY SELF-INSURED GROUP INSURANCE, #213,
in the amount of $39,264.05.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #157, in the amount of $1,561.66.
610 LAND AUTHORITY TRUST ACCOUNT, #05-113, in the
amount of-sJ,810.55.
716-717 SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT, PLANNING, BUILDING &
CODE ENFORCEMENT, #103-II04, in the amount of $174,047.21.-
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning receipt of
unanticipated funds for the year 1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 477-1987
RESOLUTION NO. 478-1987
RESOLUTION NO. 479-1987
RESOLUTION NO. 480-1987
RESOLUTION NO. 481-1987
RESOLUTION NO. 482-1987
RESOLUTION NO. 483-1987
RESOLUTION NO. 484-1987
RESOLUTION NO. 485-1987
RESOLUTION NO. 486-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds
for the year 1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 487-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize payment of
refund in the amount of $120.00 to Jack Hurt if a prior per-
mit was issued. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to approve the completed
Vested Rights Application of Summerland Key properties, Inc.
(No. 34-A and Supplement to No. 34-A) for assignment to a
Hearing Officer. Motion carried unanimously.
Bill Cullen addressed the Board. Fred Tittle,
attorney representing Mr. Cullen, also addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to approve the incomplete Vested Rights
Application of William and Anne eullen (No. 23) for assign-
ment to a Hearing Officer. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to add to the Agenda a Major
Conditional Use approval for Key Largo Lodge as Item C-59.
Motin carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Puto to continue this
item to the January 19th meeting. Motion carried unani-
mously.
The Board recessed for lunch.
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MUNICIPAL SERVICE 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
Hernandez, Jr., Russell Radom, and Chairman Michael Puto.
Reggie paros, Emergency Services Director,
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Freeman and seconded by Mayor Feiner to authorize the County
Attorney to solicit proposals from lending institutions for
a loan in the amount of $179,084.00 for District No.2.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Par os advised the Board that he was in the pro-
cess of preparing a one-month contract for service provided
by Fishermen's Hospital following termination of the current
contract. This matter was referred to the County Attorney
and Emergency Services Director.
There being no further business, the meeting of the
Board of Governors of Municipal Service Taxing District No.
2 adjourned.
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The Regular Meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners reconvened with all Commissioners present.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following
Resolution authorizing the submission of a Grant Application
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to the Florida Department of Natural Resources for pass-
through Federal funds from the Land and Water Conservation
Fund for the acquisition of approximately five acres of land
in Big Pine Key, said land to be used for an outdoor
recreation area, and directing the execution of the same by
the proper County authoritiesl and to authorize the transfer
of $40,000.00 from reserves in the Capital Improvements Fund
to support the project. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 488-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve and authorize exe-
cution of an Interlocal Agreement concerning the Water
Quality Monitoring Program. Motion carried unanimously.
Don Chrzan addressed the Board and requested
assistance in facilitating transfer of liquor license appro-
val by the Health Department. Motion was made by
Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
adopt the following Resolution instructing the Health
Department that that Board considers that no development has
taken place to justify reconsideration of the previous con-
ditions. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 489-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Mayor Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to approve the request of the Big pine
Cooperative Preschool and Kindergarten to close Key Deer
Boulevard for one hour (beginning at approximately 2:00
p.m.) on Sunday, January 24, 1988, for the Founder's Day
Parade. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Lucien Proby, County Attorney, discussed the sche-
duled hearing on the New Port Largo case and settlement of a
Code Enforcement claim against Santana.
Mr. Proby advised the Board that the Key Largo
Library Lease would have to be limited to two years with an
option to purchase.
The County Attorney discussed the status of the
Jail Facility.
PLANNING, BUILDING & ZONING
Donald Craig, Planning Director, discussed the
requested waiver of fees for the Children's Shelter. He
advised the Board that after reviewing the request, the
Staff recommended the waiver in the amount of $6,024.00.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to approve the Staff's recommendation to
waive the fees for the Children's Shelter in the amount of
$6,024.00 since the Children's Shelter would be operating as
a governmental agency. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed impact fees. Motion was made
by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Puto
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directing Staff to prepare a report which would reflect that
no impact fees were required for the Children's Shelter
facility. Roll call vote was unanimous.
AWARDING BIDS
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to award the proposal for the
North Key Largo Habitat Conservation Plan to Dames and Moore
of Tallahassee, subject to available funding. Motion
carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the County
Attorney to advertise for Public Hearing a proposed
Ordinance concerning compensation for Planning Commission
members. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to grant permission to advertise for
Public Hearing a proposed Ordinance concerning cafes,
restaurants and other eating establishments. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the County Attorney to
advertise for Public Hearing a proposed Ordinance regarding
the occupational license classification of mobile repair
and/or service business. During discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
postpone to the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute, as amended, a Lease
Agreement with Chicklets On The Beach, Inc. concerning a
restaurant concession at Higgs Beach County Park. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 490-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to authorize the rebate of one month's
rent to the current concessionaire, Yale Fleer. Motion
carried unanimously.
The Board discussed a proposed Resolution con-
cerning No Name Bridge. Motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to postpone
this matter to the next meeting in Key West. Motion carried
unanimously.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT (WASTE)
Charles Aguero, MSD Director, discussed a letter
from DCA concerning the holding of payments for the con-
sulting engineers on the Waste Study, pending the carryover
of funds and the renewal or extension of the contract.
Mr. Aguero discussed the work done by the Rabun
Company concerning the pit burners and advised the Board
that they were operating in accordance with the rules and
that permits had been issued. Motion was made by
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Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to
approve Final Payment to Rabun Company in the amount of
$8,960.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Aguero discussed a letter from Monroe
Construction Company concerning the waiver of dumping fees
for the housing project in Marathon. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
to direct the County Administrator and the County Attorney
to research the contract with Monroe Construction Company to
see if the bids by the contractors included amounts for
payment of dumping fees. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Aguero discussed a trailer at Bay Point and
requested authority to employ a contractor to remove the
trailer. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to authorize Mr. Aguero to hire a
contractor to move a trailer on Bay Point that is a safety
and health hazard and to file a lien on the private property
for the amount of the costs involved 1 payment to be made out
of Pollution Control. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Lytton discussed the re-designing and
extended use of the Key Largo Landfill.
Mr. Aguero discussed the proposed Franchise
Contracts and an Addendum thereto. Fred Tittle, attorney
representing the Franchisees, addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolutions:
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute
a Franchise Agreement with Waste Management of Florida, Inc.
d/b/a Florida Disposal Company regarding waste disposal ser-
vice.
RESOLUTION NO. 491-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute
a Franchise Agreement with Bland Disposal Service, Inc.
regarding waste disposal service.
RESOLUTION NO. 492-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute
a Franchise Agreement with Baltuff Disposal Service, Inc.
regarding waste disposal service.
RESOLUTION NO. 493-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute
a Franchise Agreeement with Marathon Garbage Service, Inc.
regarding waste disposal service.
RESOLUTION NO. 494-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute
a Franchise Agreement with Island Disposal Service, Inc.
regarding waste disposal service.
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RESOLUTION NO. 495-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute
a Franchise Agreement with Keys Sanitary Service, Inc.
regarding waste disposal service.
RESOLUTION NO. 496-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute
a Franchise Agreement with Ocean Reef Club, Inc. regarding
waste disposal service.
RESOLUTION NO. 497-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
During discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to postpone con-
sideration of the new Franchise Agreements until receipt of
the Hazen and Sawyer report and to extend the current
contracts with new percentages and tonnage allocations.
Roll call vote on the motion to postpone was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Lytton
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Motion failed. Roll call vote on the original motion to
adopt was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner STormont
Mayor Lytton
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning the proposed
closure of a portion of Old Highway 4-A on Sugarloaf Key.
Proof of publication was entered into the record. There was
no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Resolution to close a portion of and authorize the placement
of a barrier on the following described streets, roads, or
highways as delineated hereinafter, with provision for
access control:
A portion of Old Highway 4A on Sugar loaf
Key from a point at the west end of
Florida Department of Transportation
Bridge No. 9041-60, spanning what is
locally known as Government Cut, to the
east, northeast, and north to a point of
termination at the south bank of that
body of water, which is locally known as
Tarpon Creek.
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Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 498-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was then held on a proposed
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 039-1986 in order to pro-
vide that an application for alcoholic beverage approval
denied for failure to meet the substantive requirements of
Ordinance No. 039-1986 may not be considered again for two
years absent a finding by a supermajority of the Planning
Commission that the original decision was based on a
material mistake of fact or that changed circumstances or
new facts justify an earlier rehearing and providing a
limited exception for shopping centersl providing that
notice be provided to all property owners within five
hundred feet of the perimeter of shopping centers when a
retail use therein seeks alcoholic beverage approvall pro-
viding a definition of shopping centerl providing that the
effect on property within five hundred feet of the perimeter
of the shopping center within which a retail use seeks alco-
holic beverage approval be considered 1 providing for severa-
bilitYI providing for repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent
herewithl providing for incorporation into the Monroe County
Code of Ordinancesl and providing for an effective date.
Proof of publication was entered into the record. There was
no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
and seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following
Ordinance, as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 055-1987
See Ord. Book No. 16 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
As a Point of Personal privilege, Mayor Lytton and
the Board discussed and mourned the recent passing of Del
Layton, the Founder and First Mayor of the City of Layton.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Hernandez to extend the Board's sympathies to
the family of Del Layton and to schedule a presentation of
an appropriate recognition to his family. Motion carried
unanimously.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT (WASTE)
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve the request to
establish a new position for a Superintendent of Pollution
Control at a starting salary of $22,200.00. Motion carried
unanimously.
The Board discussed salary increases to the MSD
Manager and to Department Heads. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Mayor Lytton to
increase the salary of the MSD Manager to $50,000.00 per
year based upon the letter to the Board from the MSD Manager
dated December 7, 1987. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Lytton
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried. Motion was then made by Commissioner
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Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Puto directing the
County Administrator to agenda consideration of the salaries
of all Department Heads for the January 5th meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
AIRPORTS
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute
an Agreement by and between the County and provincetown
Boston Airlines, Inc. pertaining to the Marathon Airport
Facility. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 499-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Art Skelly, Airport Manager, discussed the request
by Conaire to schedule regular service between Key West and
Fort Lauderdale and Orlando out of the Key West
International Airport. Motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to postpone
further consideration of this item to the first meeting in
February. Motion carried unanimously.
ENGINEERING
Bob Harris, Consulting Engineer, gave an update on
the work on the Blasting Ordinance.
PUBLIC WORKS
Dent Pierce, Public Works Director, discussed the
Big Pine Key Animal Shelter and advised the Board that the
Public Works Department was ready to proceed with construc-
tion of a facility to be jointly used by the County and City
Electric System (who would donate the land). He advised the
Board that additional funding would be required. The Board
discussed possible schedule of a proposed use hearing to
reallocate Federal Revenue Sharing funds originally
designated for a library/civic center in Big pine Key, with
that hearing to be held on Big Pine Key. No further action
was taken.
Mr. Pierce discussed the Big Pine Key Access Road.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to begin accepting the quit-claim deeds
from owners of the right-of-way for the Big Pine Key Access
Road for that portion which extends east of Key Deer
Boulevard so that the Board could begin maintenance of the
road as soon as possible. Motion carried unanimously.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to authorize advertisement for pro-
viding food service in Key West. Motion carried
unanimously.
PLANNING, BUILDING ~ ZONING
Donald Craig, Planning Director, discussed a sche-
duled hearing on January lOth with RV Park owners and opera-
tors concerning the FEMA Regulations.
Mr. Craig discussed the status of the DCA Grant and
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funding and the request for an extension of time beyond the
termination date of December lst.
The Planning Director discussed the fact that the
Land Use District original my1ars would soon be available to
the Department, the public, and the Board.
Mr. Craig advised the Board that he would be using
high school students for the purpose of moving items and
general office work in the Department.
Prudence Fleming briefly addressed the Board con-
cerning the FEMA Regulations.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Tom Brown, County Administrator, discussed a
request for a Joint City/County Commission Meeting. Mayor
Lytton and the Board called for a Special Meeting at 10:OO
a.m. on January 12th at City Hall to discuss bus service and
solid waste. Mayor Lytton also called for a Special Meeting
on Capital Improvements for 1:30 p.m. on January 12th at 310
Fleming Street.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held to receive citizen input
concerning Monroe County's Grant Application to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs for a Small Cities Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) addressing the community's
housing and community development needs. Proof of publica-
tion was entered into the record. There was no public
input. Paul Wick, Grants Manager, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve. Motion carried unanimously
with Commissioner Hernandez not present.
A Public Hearing was then held on a proposed
Ordinance concerning the control of animals within Monroe
County. 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 with Commissioner Hernandez not present. Vern
Pokorski, President of Big Pine Citizens Association, Ron
Binns and Earl Carty addressed the Board. Motion was made
by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
continue to the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously
with Commissioner Hernandez not present.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The County Administrator advised the Board of his
efforts to secure facilities for the Sugarloaf Ambulance
Drivers. Motion was made by Mayor Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to authorize the utilization of a portion
of the proposed Cudjoe Substation to house the Sugarloaf
Ambulance Drivers. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Hernandez absent from the meeting.
Mr. Brown advised the Board that the State
Department of General Services was involved in negotiations
to purchase land for a Joint State/County Facility in the
Marathon area.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve and authorize the
Chairman to execute a Medicare Participation Agreement.
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Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Hernandez not
present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute an Amended
Declaration of Policy concerning Section A of the Monroe
County Affirmative Action Plan. Motion carried unanimously
with Commissioner Hernandez not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 500-1987
See Res. Book No. 63 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY CLERK
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve and authorize exe-
cution of a Contract Amendment by and between Monroe County
and The Palm Beach Group, Inc. for consulting services.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Hernandez not
present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve Final Payment to The Palm
Beach Group, Inc. in the amount of $13,500.00. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Hernandez absent from
the meeting.
AWARDING BIDS
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to postpone for two weeks the
Awarding of Bids for Uniforms. Motion carried unanimously
with Commissioner Hernandez not present.
The Board was advised of receipt of the following
bids for the Big Pine Shoal Modular Artificial Reef:
Frank Keevan and Son, Inc.
$17,877.00
$18,400.00
Peter Jones/Marine Construction
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to award the bid for the Big pine Shoal
Modular Artificial Reef to the low bidder, Frank Keevan and
Son, Inc. in the amount of $17,877.00. Motion carried una-
nimously with Commissioner Hernandez absent from the
meeting.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT (WASTE)
Peter Robinson of Hazen and Sawyer addressed the
Board and presented a Technology Screening Report. The
following individuals discussed the report: Frank Ostrand,
George Kundtz, and Prudence Fleming of the League of Women
Voters.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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