01/19/1988 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, January 19, 1988
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
Jerry Hernandez, Jr., Commissioner Michael Puto,
Commissioner John Stormont, and Mayor Eugene Lytton. Also
present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk~ Lucien Proby, County
Attorney~ Tom Brown, County Administrator~ County Staff~
members of the Press and Radio~ and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Board proceeded to make additions, deletions
and corrections to the Agenda.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Sheriff Freeman addressed the Board and requested
that they proceed with a Call For Bids on the Cudjoe Key
Substation and advised that he had worked with the Engineers
to insure that it could now be constructed for the amount of
funds available in the Budget. Motion was made by
Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
authorize the County Administrator to proceed with a Call
For Bids on the Sheriff's Substation on Cudjoe Key. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Lytton discussed a request by Representative
Ron Saunders for any requests for legislation for the
upcoming Session. No action was taken.
Commissioner Freeman briefly discussed the new
reorganizational program. Motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to postpone
consideration of Agenda Items B-2 and P-6 to a workshop to
be set by the Board. 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.
Representatives of Comair addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to authorize the County Administrator,
Airport Director and County Attorney to prepare a proposed
Lease Agreement between the County and Comair and return it
to the Board for consideration. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Resolution establishing fees in conformance with the Monroe
County Animal Control Ordinance. Motion carried unani-
mously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 033-1988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to appoint Kay Graddick to the
Highway Beautification Committee. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Commissioner Puto discussed the Annual 7-Mile
Bridge Run. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the Annual
7-Mile Bridge Run on April l6th, subject to review and
approval of the necessary insurance documents. Motion
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Puto discussed the Board's action con-
cerning parking space. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Resolution rescinding Resolution 032-1988 and correcting a
typographical error in order to provide .67 parking spaces
per marina wet slip and .25 parking spaces per marina dry
slip. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 034-1988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Commissioner Puto discussed the Board's previous
action concerning FEMA. Motion was made by Commissioner
Puto and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to reconsider
the Board's previous action concerning the authorization to
proceed with litigation against FEMA. Motion carried unani-
mously. Motion was then made by Commissioner Puto and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to rescind the Board's pre-
vious direction to proceed with a lawsuit concerning FEMA
Regulations and, instead, to proceed through the administra-
tive appeal process. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Hernandez discussed the Board's pre-
vious appropriation of $2,500.00 to the State Association of
County Commissioners Building Fund. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Mayor Lytton to
authorize the advertisement of an Ordinance to authorize an
additional appropriation to the State Association of County
Commissioners Building Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt a Proclamation
proclaiming the last week of January as WORLD DEMOCRACY
WEEK. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve a Proclamation proclaiming
January 20 - January 16, 1988 as MARTIN LUTHER KING WEEK
to be observed throughout Monroe County. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the County
Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance to authorize the
Mayor to execute Proclamations without specific approval of
the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Lytton discussed Rules of Civil Procedure
1.180 concerning third-party joinders. Motion was made by
Mayor Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to adopt
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the following Resolution g1v1ng authority to the County
Attorney and his office to utilize and invoke, at his
discretion, the third party rule that is set forth in the
Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. Motion carried unani-
mously.
RESOLUTION NO. 035-l988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the following
items by unanimous consent:
Board approved request by Big Pine Athletic Association to
change date of Big Pine Bike Classic from January l7th to
February 2lst.
Board authorized payment of TOC expenditures in the amount
of $4,750.00 (Input Date l/7/88), subject to final invoice
approval by the Finance Department.
Board authorized payment of refund of $50.00 to Aspinwall &
Associates for fee paid for a Flood Variance Application
which was withdrawn.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Barefoot Pointe, Inc. for a 28l square foot addition to
existing timeshare building to be built below the lOO-Year
Flood Elevation (existing building built in 1965; appraised
value of building $4ll,482.00, proposed construction of 281
square feet at $50.00 per square foot equals $14,050.00) on
Lot 6, Block 2, Coury's Subdivision, Old State Road 4-A,
Upper Matecumbe Key; Zoned SR - Suburban Residential;
Coastal Flood Zone V-l7, Panel lll8C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of James P. Birren for a 328 square foot addition for crab
room (existing building of 2000 square feet at 4' elevation,
permitted in 1985 - Flood Variance approved on 3/8/85 under
Freeman) on Lot l, Parrish, 20th Street, Key~aca; Zoned
CFA - Commercial Fishing Area; Coastal Flood Zone A-13,
Panel l578C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Tod Brown for a 546 square foot enclosure - 252 square
feet and 294 square feet at each end under existing single-
family residence for parking on Lot 39, Sugarloaf Shores,
Section D, Sugar loaf Boulevard, Sugarloaf Key; Zoned IS -
Improved Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone V-12 and A-lO.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of R. D. Frye for construction of a 660 square foot garage
on Government Lot 4, Lime Lane (94th Street), Key Vaca;
Zoned SR - Suburban Residential; Coastal Flood Zone V-17,
Panel l58lC.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Applicat~on for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of James G. Swingos for the construction of an l8 x 22 (14 x
22 at one end) garage - 352 square feet - on Lot l3A,
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Treasure Island, Treasure Road, Boot Key; Zoned IS -
Improved Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone V-17, Panel l579C.
Board approved Town Centre of Islamorada's Major Conditional
Development Order on the Consent Agenda.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted permission to advertise a Notice of Public
Hearing concerning the Big Pine Key Animal Shelter.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution
No. 505-l987 concerning a request to the Supervisor of
Elections to conduct a Referendum Election on March 8, 1988
for the establishment of a Municipal Service Taxing Unit in
Cross Key Waterway Estates.
RESOLUTION NO. 036-1988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute a Maintenance Agreement by and between WPS
Development, Inc. and the Board of County Commissioners con-
cerning software.
RESOLUTION NO. 037-1988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Article I
entitled "Membership" of the By-laws of the Monroe County
Older Americans Advisory Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 038-1988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES (WASTE)
Board approved payment to C. Bob Beale Co., Inc. in the
amount of $46,378.69 for Invoice 9774 for repairs on Unit #3
in Key Largo.
Board approved payment to C. Bob Beale Co., Inc. in the
amount of $44,957.63 for Invoice 9773 for repairs on Unit #5
on Long Key.
Board granted approval to attend a Resource Recovery for
Small Communities Seminar in Panama City, Florida from
February lOth through February l2th.
Board granted permission to advertise a Call For Bids on a
Backhoe.
AIRPORTS
Board adopted the following Resolution ratifying the Board's
action of October 20, 1987 to approve and execute a Joint
participation Agreement by and between the State of Florida
Department of Transportation and the County concerning a
Noise Study at the Key West International Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 039-1988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution ratifying the Board's
action of October 20, 1987 to approve and execute a Joint
Participation Agreement by and between the State of Florida
Department of Transportation and the County concerning a
Noise Study at the Marathon Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 040-1988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
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Board adopted the following Resolution 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 the Board of County
Commissioners concerning an in-service training program for
the County's Emergency Medical Services.
RESOLUTION NO. 041-1988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
EXTENSION SERVICES
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Mayor/Chairman of the Board to execute a Department of
Natural Resources Florida Boating Improvement Program
Development Project Agreement by and between the State of
Florida Department of Natural Resources and Monroe County
concerning the project known as Simonton Street Boater's
Park, Key West.
RESOLUTION NO. 042-l988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
PUBLIC WORKS
Board approved the position of a School Crossing Guard for
Sugarloaf Elementary School.
Board approved and authorized execution of Change Order
No. 6 (Final) to Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc. in the
decreased amount of $21,000.00 for the unacceptable flooring
installed at the Justice Building.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved payment of the following invoices:
1. Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., in the amount
of $70,245.86, for payment of Invoice No. 16
(Final) in re the Monroe County Justice Building.
2. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the
amount of $3,104.84, for payment of Monthly
Invoice for professional services for General
Capital Project Services, 10/22-ll/27/87.
3. Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey,
Crosland & Bramnick, P.A., in the amount of
$7l5.27, for professional services through
l2/3l/87.
4. Neblett and Sauer, P.A., in the amount of
$1,020.00, for professional services in re
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Wedzicha vs. Monroe County Health Department.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution
No. 500-1987 regarding the Affirmative Action Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 043-1988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY CLERK
Board adopted the following three Resolutions concerning
receipt of unanticipated funds for the year 1986-87.
RESOLUTION NO. 044-1988
RESOLUTION NO. 045-1988
RESOLUTION NO. 046-1988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning receipt
of unanticipated funds for the year 1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 047-1988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds
for the year 1986-87.
RESOLUTION NO. 048-1988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds
for the year 1987-88.
RESOLUTION NO. 049-1988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Jeffrey
Elenewski, Ph.D., in-the amount of $650.00~ Richard Hellman,
in the amount of $225.00~ Guillermo Marcovici, P.A., in the
amount of $670.00~ Mental Health Care Center of the Lower
Keys, Inc., in the amount of $100.00~ Tanju T. Mishara,
Ph.D., in the amount of $450.00.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $267.50~ Mary D. Bartlam, in the
amount of $424.39~ Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of
$470.50~ Laws Reporting, Inc., in the amount of $354.l3~
Nancy J. Maleske, in the amount of $l04.75~ Nichols & Hardy
Court Reporters, in the amount of $l,490.00.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Juan Borges, in the
amount of $llO.OO~ Serafin Calero, in the amount of $30.00~
Maria Goulding, in the amount of $130.00~ Amelia Miranda, in
the amount of $80.00~ Professional Translating Service, in
the amount of $97.50~ Susana Totaro, in the amount of
$25.00~ Jose E. Vazquez, in the amount of $25.00.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance and Travel, in the
amount of $890.5l~ Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of
$25.00.
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EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Lynn Langdale, B.A., M.A., in
the amount of $500.00.
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, 181156-181987, in the amount
of $2,013,536.92. ----
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, 1215-'218, in
the amount of $61,16~38.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, '669-1675, in the amount of
$2,265,078.33.-
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, 1436-'439, in
the amount of $41,210.33. - ----
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, 1486-1489, in the amount of
$178,066.~ - ----
MSD, Marine Bank, Marathon, 1405-1408, in the
amount of~43,546.08.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, 122l-1223, in the amount of
$2,282.83:-- ----
1981 IMPROVEMENT BONDS - INTEREST ~ SINKING, 145,
in the amount of $92,069.26.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, 1264-1268, in the amount of
$19,786.20. ----
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, #203-1206, in the amount of
$30,023.4~ ----
WORKERS COMPENSATION, #2397-#2418, in the amount of
$31,904.70.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #462-1469, in the
amount of $484,317.48.
MONROE COUNTY SELF-INSURED GROUP INSURANCE, 12l8-
1221, in the amount of $57,400.97.
TRANSLATOR FUND, 1160-1165, in the amount of
$232,l35.18. ----
CROSS KEY WATERWAY, #49, in the amount of $543.61.
610 LAND AUTHORITY TRUST ACCOUNT, #37-#36, in the
amount of-s65,937.52.
716-717 SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT, PLANNING, BUILDING &
CODE ENFORCEMENT, 1106-#112, in the amount of $204,515.23.-
715 SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT, MARINERS HOSPITAL, 126,
in the amount of $8,36l.34.
718 SPEC'IAL ROAD DISTRICT, VENETIAN SHORES, 10l, in
the amount of $953.45:---
003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, 10l, in the
amount of~,OOO.OO.
Board approved Minutes of the following meetings of the
Board of Directors: ll/l7/87, l2/1/87, 12/15/87, l2/22/87
and l2/29/87.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Office of the Tax Collector
Board approved the request to advertise for bids to publish
delinquent tax notices.
Motion carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to remove Key Largo Lodge
from the Consent Agenda inasmuch as an appeal had been filed
in this case. Motion carried unanimously. Jim Mattson,
representing Key Largo Lodge, Inc., and Carol Wolfe, repre-
senting the Upper Keys Citizens Association, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman that all appeals will be
heard in the area where the property is located. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Lytton
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Motion failed. Motion was then made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Puto to agenda this
appeal item at the next Regular Meeting pursuant to the pro-
visions of the Land Use Plan. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Lytton recognized Senator Plummer who was in
the audience.
Commissioner Stormont discussed three proposed
Emergency Ordinances creating Trauma Districts. Motion was
made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner
Puto to reconsider the Board's previous action concerning
this matter. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then
made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman declaring an emergency exists and waiving the
requirements of advertising under the provisions of Florida
Statutes. Doris Kemp of Key Largo Ambulance, Alice Norris,
and Bill Pace of Key Largo Baptist Temple addressed the
Board. Roll call vote on the motion to declare an emergency
was unanimous. Motion was then made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to read by
title only. Motion carried unanimously. Alison Fahrer
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the
following Emergency Ordinance creating the Lower Keys
Municipal Service Taxing District for health care and faci-
lities enhancement thereof; defining the boundaries thereof;
providing for the purpose of the District; designating the
governing body thereof; providing for severability; pro-
viding for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent
herewith; providing for inclusion in the Monroe County Code;
and providing for an effective date. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 006-l988
See Ord. Book No. l7 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
requesting the Supervisor of Elections to conduct a
Referendum Election on March 8, 1988 concerning the Lower
Keys Health Care Taxing District. Motion carried unani-
mously.
RESOLUTION NO. 050-1988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to read by title only an Emergency
Ordinance creating the Middle Keys Municipal Service Taxing
District for health care and facilities enhancement thereof;
defining the boundaries thereof; providing for the purposes
of the District; designating the governing body thereof;
providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for inclusion in
the Monroe County Code; and providing for an effective date.
Motion carried unanimously. Graham Taylor of Tavernier and
Alison Fahrer addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
to include the City of Key Colony Beach in the proposed
Emergency Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. Motion
was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Emergency
Ordinance as amended. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 007-1988
See Ord. Book No. 17 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner stormont to adopt the following Resolution
requesting the Supervisor of Elections to conduct a
Referendum Election on March 8, 1988 concerning the Middle
Keys Health Care Taxing District. Roll call vote was una-
nimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 05l-l988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to read by title only an Emergency
Ordinance creating the Upper Keys Municipal Service Taxing
District for health care and facilities enhancement thereof;
defining the boundaries thereof; providing for the purposes
of the District; designating the governing body thereof;
providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for inclusion in
the Monroe County Code; and providing for an effective date.
Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Puto to
adopt the following Emergency Ordinance. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 008-1988
See Ord. Book No. l7 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolution
requesting the Supervisor of Elections to conduct a
Referendum Election on March 8, 1988 concerning the Upper
Keys Health Care Taxing District. Roll call vote was unani-
mous.
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RESOLUTION NO. 052-1988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to appoint Milt Mravic as
Commissioner Hernandez's appointment to the Planning
Commission in place of Timothy Koenig. Motion carried una-
nimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Lucien Proby, County Attorney, presented to the
Board an update on the hearing on the New Port Largo suit
and indicated that he would be advising the Board in writing
of the Judge's action at that hearing.
Mr. Proby discussed the Blasting Ordinance and the
need to correct some errors in the Ordinance. Motion was
made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman declaring an emergency exists and waiving the
requirements of advertising under the provisions of Florida
Statutes 125.66. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was
then made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to adopt the following Emergency Ordinance on
Blasting, as amended. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 009-1988
See Ord. Book No. 17 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The County Attorney advised the Board that he had
reached an agreement with DOT concerning the settlement of
an issue regarding missing sections of a Bailey Bridge used
by the County and the County's claim that the Department of
Transportation was overpaid for the rental of that bridge.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement (Joint
Covenant Not To Sue) by and between the Florida Department
of Transportation and Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners concerning Acrow Detour Bridging. Motion
carried unaimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 052A-l988
See Res. Book No. '4 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Mr. Proby briefly discussed a proposed Agreement
with Recovery, Inc. Charles Aguero, MSD Manager, advised
the Board that the County could not sign such a contract
since it would be a violation of the Bond Resolution.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Resolution amending Section 2 of Resolution No. 449-l987 to
provide for the inclusion of the restoration of Rest Beach
and the restoration and repair of White Street Pier and
environs. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 053-1988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Mr. Proby discussed the problem with the Lease for
Sunset Watersports and the relocation of the building.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont directing the
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County Attorney to review the Lease for possible action to
cancel the same due to a violation of its terms by the
Lessee. Motion died for lack of a second. The matter was
referred to the County Administrator to review and report
back to the Board.
The County Attorney advised the Board that Donald
Conn had been appointed as Hearing Officer in the Board's
appeal of the Department of Community Affairs action on Land
Use Plan amendments. He also advised that the hearing was
scheduled for January 29th. Mr. Proby requested that he be
given authority to employ Attorney Sheri Smallwood to repre-
sent the County at those hearings. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Puto to
authorize the County Attorney to employ Attorney Sheri
Smallwood at an hourly rate of $l25.00 to represent the
County at the Land Use Plan administrative hearings.
During discus$ion, the County Attorney acknowledged that he
would discuss the matter with Attorney Dave Horan who is
representing the County on other Land Use Plan matters.
Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Mayor Lytton to fund
from the DCA Grant the legal expenses incurred due to the
administrative hearing on the DCA Land Use Plan Map and Text
Amendments. 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.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES (WASTE)
Charles Aguero, MSD Manager, gave a report on the
sway-car operation. He also discussed his meeting with
representatives of the Department of Community Affairs and
the Department of Environmental Regulation.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the designation of Rabun
Pit Burner as a sole source of supply due to the need to
maintain standardization of equipment and to waive the
requirements of the Administrative Order concerning
purchasing. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the purchase of a Rabun
Pit Burner for Cudjoe Key after the necessary permits are
received by the County. Roll call vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC WORKS
Michael Cox of the Upper Keys Humane Society and
Ron Binns of the Public Works Department addressed the
Board concerning the operation of the Upper Keys Humane
Society. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Puto approving the concept that the
Animal Control Division of the Public Works Department would
be the recognized official in charge of Animal Control at
all locations in the Keys, appointing the Public Works
Director as the Manager of Animal Control under the provi-
sions of the County's Animal Control Ordinance, and
directing that a proposed contract concerning the operation
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of the Upper Keys Shelter be brought back to the Board by
March lst. Roll call vote was unanimous.
The Board recessed for lunch.
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MUNICIPAL SERVICES TAXING DISTRICT NO. 2
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors of Municipal Services Taxing
District No. 2 convened. Present and answering to roll call
were Samuel "Mickey" Feiner, William Freeman, Jerry
Hernandez, Jr. and Chairman Michael Puto.
Reggie paros, EMS Director, addressed the Board and
discussed the Bids for Billing and Collection Services for
User Fees generated by Monroe County Emergency Services. He
recommended that all of the proposals be rejected and that
he be authorized to negotiate. Motion was made by Mayor
Feiner and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to reject all
proposals for Billing and Collection Services for User Fees
generated by Monroe County Emergency Services and authorize
Mr. Paros and the County Attorney to negotiate a contract
with Diversified Systems Management, Inc. for both primary
billing and collection services and collection of delinquent
accounts and bring back to the Board for approval. Motion
carried unanimously.
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The Regular Meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners reconvened with all Commissioners present.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Servando Parapar of the Department of
Transportation addressed the Board concerning FDOT's
Five-Year Transportation Plan. Bob Harris of Post, Buckley,
Schuh & Jernigan and Dent Pierce, Public Works Director,
also addressed the Board. Mr. pierce advised the Board that
a portion of the previous Transportation Plan which had been
rejected unanimously by the Board concerning transportation
for the disadvantaged was included in the Five-Year Plan.
Senator Larry Plummer addressed the Board concerning the
Plan. Mayor Lytton addressed the Plan and advised all pre-
sent that the presence of a female panther on the l8-mile
stretch was brought to the attention of the Department of
Transportation at the previous hearing and might cause a
problem with portions of the planned improvements to that
area. The Mayor indicated that in his opinion, if that
situation exists, the panther should be moved to a more
suitable location. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to adopt the following
Resolution to approve and endorse the Florida Department of
Transportation Five-Year Plan as submitted, with the excep-
tion of those items in the Plan which had been previously
rejected by the Board concerning the transportation of the
disadvantaged as submitted by the Port and Transit
Authority. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 054-l988
See Res. Book No. 17 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Fred Mannillo addressed the Board and made a report
on the acitivities of the Florida Keys Council For The
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Handicapped. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to conceptually accept the
recommendtions of the Council as set out in their Annual
Report dated January 19, 1988. Motion carried unanimously.
Al Owens addressed the Board concerning his
problems in obtaining a permit for the hangars at Marathon
Airport and the need to go through the Major Conditional Use
process. Donald Craig, Planning Director, addressed the
Board. The Board directed Staff to do whatever is necessary
to expedite the Major Conditional Use to the maximum extent
possible.
Commissioner Stormont briefly discussed the Key
Largo Lodge appeal process as previously addressed by the
Board. There was no further action.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
levying in all of Monroe County a one cent sales tax on
taxes paid pursuant to Chapter 2l2, Laws of Florida; pro-
viding for the distribution of funds so collected among the
various municipalities and the County; providing that the
tax shall be collected commencing on January l, 1989 for a
period of five years; providing for the expenditure of the
funds collected on certain capital infrastructure projects,
the lives of which will exceed five years; providing that
the funds raised by this Ordinance shall not be used to
reduce ad valorem taxation or any user fees including impact
fees; providing for the pledging funds so raised for bonded
indebtedness; providing for severability; providing for
inclusion in the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; providing
for the repeal of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in
conflict with this Ordinance; and providing for referendum
approval before the Ordinance may take effect. Proof of
publication was entered into the record. Motion was made by
Mayor Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Puto to reconsider
the Board's previous action authorizing a referendum for a
capital infrastructure sales tax. Roll call vote was unani-
mous. Mayor Lytton discussed Representative Saunders' com-
ments concerning this referendum and the possibility that
the Legislature would enact amendments to the law which
would allow the levying of the sales tax with a four-fifths
vote of the Board of County Commissioners and without
referendum. Motion was made by Mayor Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to deny passage of the Ordinance and
remove the proposed referendum from the ballot. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
A Public Hearing was then held on a proposed
Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Monroe County Code by
adding Article X to be entitled "Circuit and County Court
Facility Fee Charge;" providing for severability; providing
for inclusion in the Monroe County Code; providing for the
repeal of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict
herewith; 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 with Commissioner
Stormont not present.
ORDINANCE NO. OlO-1988
See Ord. Book No. l7 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 023-l987, codified as Section 2-6,
Monroe County Code, in order to provide that Planning
Commission members are compensated at the rate of $5,200.00
per year for the regular twenty-six meetings held during
such year and then compensated at the rate of $100.00 per
meeting for all subsequent meetings, all regardless of
whether the Commission is meeting as the Local Planning
Agency, the Zoning Board, the Board of Adjustment, or as the
Planning Commission; repealing the requirement that compen-
sation is only payable out of State funds; providing for
severability; providing for the repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the
Monroe County Code of Ordinances; 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 with Commissioner Stormont absent from
the meeting. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously
with Commissioner Stormont absent from the meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. OlOA-1988
See Ord. Book No. l7 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
pursuant to F.S. l25.0l08 creating a tourist impact tax in
certain areas of Monroe County designated as Areas of
Critical State Concern; levying the tax at the rate of one
percent upon the consideration for certain short term leases
or rentals of accommodations; providing for procedures for
collection; providing for distribution of revenues so
raised; providing for penalties; providing 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 Puto and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to read by title only.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Stormont not
present. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously
with Commissioner Stormont not present.
ORDINANCE NO. 01l-1988
See Ord. Book No. l7 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
authorizing, pursuant to F.S. 125.0l08, the levy of a
tourist impact tax in the City of Key West Area of Critical
State Concern; levying the tax at the rate of one percent
upon the consideration for certain short term leases or ren-
tals of accommodations; providing for procedures for collec-
tion; providing for distribution of revenues so raised;
providing for penalties; providing for severability; pro-
viding 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 Puto and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to read by title only.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Stormont not
present. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously
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with Commissioner Stormont not present.
ORDINANCE NO. 012-1988
See Ord. Book No. 17 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
PLANNING, BUILDING ~ ZONING
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to sign, on behalf of Monroe County,
an Environmental Restoration Agreement with Jesus Blanco.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Stormont not
present.
RESOLUTION NO. 055-1988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Donald Craig, Planning Director, discussed the
meeting held with RV Park OWners concerning FEMA Guidelines.
Motion was made by Mayor Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Hernandez to approve certification of County
Land Use District Maps. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Stormont not present.
Mr. Craig discussed the Annual Assessment of Public
Facilities Capacity Report required by Section 9-502 B.3 of
the Land Development Regulations and his memorandum dated
January l8th. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the following
recommendations as set out in Mr. Craig's memorandum:
l. Accept and approve the 1988 Annual Assessment
of Public Facilities Capacity Report, as
amended by the information and recommendations
of this memorandum.
2. Direct Planning Staff to implement the
recommendations of this memorandum and the
Public Facilities Report to:
a. Prepare appropriate amendments to the
Land Development Regulations to provide
additional landfill capacity through
the adoption of appropriate standards
for landfill setbacks, bufferyards and
heights.
b. Initiate an analysis and return to the
Board recommendations for increased
solid waste impact fees and service
fees which recognize the actual costs
of solid waste disposal.
c. Initiate a program analysis of the
availability of Land Authority Funds to
purchase land for landfill sites, and
to return to the Board appropriate
resolutions to the Land Authority
Advisory Committee, requesting the Land
Authority to add selected landfill sites
identified by the Hazen and Sawyer Solid
Waste Study to the Land Authority's
acquisition list. Identification of a
repayment schedule to the Land
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Authority is an integral part of this
recommendation.
d. Initiate an analysis of the Ohio/Missouri
Key site for possible trade or sale to
the State Department of Natural Resources
in return for lands at Long Key.
e. Prepare a resolution for the Board
requesting that the Florida Department of
Transportation amend its Five-Year
Capital Improvements Program to re-orient
and address first those sections of
Highway 1 which have service capacity
level of Service "E" prior to other
improvements.
f. Analyze the County's Seven-Year Road
Improvements Plan with the Public Works
Department to identify County projects
which may be deferred and monies utilized
for joint County-State projects affecting
Highway 1 which would increase the
capacity of the deficient sections, and
return to staff a specific program for
utilization of such identified funds.
3. Adopt the resolution prepared by the County
Attorney to implement the programs to increase
the capacity of the deficient public facilities
and to implement Sections 9.5-291 and 9.5-292
of the Land Development Regulations as codified,
and avoid a development moratorium, and to
initiate the hearing process for Areas of
Critical County Concern for those areas of the
Middle and Upper Keys which have insufficient
service capacity.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Stormont not
present. Motion was then made by Commissioner Puto and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Resolution adopting the Annual Assessment of Public
Facilities Capacity Report prepared by the Director of
Planning pursuant to Section 9-501, et seq., Monroe County
Land Development Regulations1 further identifying those
areas which may have inadequate service capacity within the
next twelve months1 making specific findings that already
allocated development rights in areas of potentially in-
adequate capacity should be permitted to develop1 and iden-
tifying funding sources and methods of provision for
additional capacity to serve the additional development1
instructing the Planning Director to prepare and initiate
proposals designating certain areas as Areas of Critical
County Concern due to present inadequate Capital Facilities
Service Capacity and instructing the Planning Director to
prepare amendments to the Monroe County Development
Regulations to provide for different development standards
for landfills. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner
Stormont not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 056-1988
See Res. Book No. 64 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Mr. Craig indicated that Agenda Item 0-4 (an update
on the challenge of DCA Rules) had been covered sufficiently
by the County Attorney and that he had no further report.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Tom Brown, County Administrator, discussed
from Dr. Troxel requesting a Special Meeting of the
Arts Council and the Board of County Commissioners.
Board referred Dr. Troxel to the Sounding Board For
Input on the County Commission Agenda.
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Mr. Brown discussed his meeting with pritam Singh
concerning parking and requested a Special Meeting to be
called to consider a proposed agreement. Mayor Lytton
called a Special Meeting for February 3rd at 310 Fleming
Street at 10:00 a.m. to discuss a proposed agreement with
pritam Singh concerning parking.
The County Administrator advised the Board that he
would be taking leave from February l2th through February
20th.
Mr. Brown and Dent Pierce, Public Works Director,
gave an update on the progress of Big Pine Road. Mr. Pierce
indicated some problems with complaints to the State
Attorney. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the re-
surfacing of the Big Pine Road constructed by the Public
Works Department according to recommendations of the
Department and the County Consulting Engineers. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Stormont not present.
The County Administrator discussed his Annual
Report and, in particular, the request for authority to call
for an RFP for a Personnel Classification Study and
Analysis. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto to authorize
the issuance of an RFP to address such issues as improving
the ability to administer compensation more efficiently and
equitably by relating pay to performance more objectively.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Mike Hanagan, Assistant County Administrator,
Stacey Wiliams, Financial Analyst, and Joe London, County
Fire Marshal, addressed the Staff Report concerning the
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority's Capital Improvements Plan.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to refer this matter to County Staff and
Mr. Schattner of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Stormont not
present.
COUNTY CLERK
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the Clerk to return the
drawings that were rendered during the bid process for the
concession at Higgs Beach. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Stormont not present.
AWARDING BIDS
Reggie paros, EMS Director, addressed the Board and
discussed the Bids for Billing and Collection Services for
User Fees generated by Monroe County Emergency Services. He
recommended that all of the proposals be rejected and that
he be authorized to negotiate. Motion was made by
Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
reject all proposals for Billing and Collection Services for
User Fees generated by Monroe County Emergency Services and
authorize Mr. Paros and the County Attorney to negotiate a
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contract with Diversified Systems Management, Inc. for both
primary billing and collection services and collection of
delinquent accounts and bring back to the Board for appro-
val. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Stormont
not present.
The Board was advised of receipt of the following
bids for three new 1987 Front End Loaders with 3/4 Cubic
Yard Buckets:
Florida Machinery & Equipment Co.
$ll9,375.00
$ 92,800.00
$ 91,416.00
Case Power and Equipment
Stack Equipment & Supply Corp.
Mr. Aguero advised that the lowest bidder meeting all speci-
fications was Case Power and Equipment. Motion was made by
Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
award the bid for three new 1987 Front End Loaders with 3/4
Cubic Yard Buckets to Case Power and Equipment, the lowest
bidder meeting all specifications. Motion carried unani-
mously with Commissioner Stormont not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to postpone for two weeks the
awarding of the Bid for Fire Wells (Dry Hydrants). Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Stormont not present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
At 5:00 p.m., the Board indicated that the Public
Hearing that was listed for the amendment of Ordinance No.
03l-l986 was agendaed in error and that it had been con-
tinued for two County Commission Meetings at the last Board
meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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