03/17/1987 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, March 17, 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 Key Colony Beach City Hall. Present and answering to
roll call were Commissioner William Freeman, Commissioner
Eugene Lytton, Commissioner Michael Puto, Commissioner John
Stormont, and Mayor Jerry Hernandez, Jr. Also present were
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Lucien Proby, County Attorney; Tom
Brown, County Administrator; County Staff; members of the
Press and Radio; and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Prior to the meeting, on a Point of Personal
Privilege, Commissioner Lytton announced the passing of Mr.
John Filer, a long-time Keys property owner who had been
very active in the Land Use Plan process.
At this time, Charles Aguero, MSD Manager,
announced that Agenda Item E-3 - the interviewing of firms
for the Solid Waste Management Study - would be postponed
until Wednesday, March 18th. Mayor Hernandez accordingly
called for a Special Meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. on
Wednesday, March 18th, in the Commission Chambers at 310
Fleming Street in Key West for the purpose of interviewing
firms for the Solid Waste Management Study.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Sheriff Freeman discussed his request for transfers
of certain sums within his Budget. Motion was made by
Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Puto to
adopt the following Resolution granting to the Sheriff an
increase in his Budget of $50,000.00 to provide for the fur-
niture in the new Criminal Justice Facility. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 135-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolution
amending the Budget for the Sheriff for the Fiscal Year
1986-87 as suggested by The Honorable William A. Freeman,
Jr., Sheriff of Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 136-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mr. Randy Mearns of the Marathon Volunteer Fire
Department presented awards to County Commissioner Mike
Puto, in appreciation of his many years of service to the
community as Chief of the Marathon Volunteer Fire
Department.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Puto to approve a Proclamation proclaiming
the week of March 23 - 27, 1987 as GUARDIAN AD LITEM WEEK IN
MONROE COUNTY. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner
Lytton made the presentation of the Proclamation to Barbara
Hunt, Supervisor of the Guardian Ad Litem Program.
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Mayor Hernandez discussed the situation with the
jail facilities in Monroe County. He indicated that the
Board of County Commissioners should sit down with represen-
tatives from the judicial, law enforcement, and other agen-
cies connected with the jails to determine the future policy
and direction of Monroe County concerning the improvement
and construction of adequate facilities. Mayor Hernandez
directed Tom Brown, County Administrator, to set a meeting
with the Board of County Commissioners and the Jail
Oversight Committee to discuss jail improvements in Monroe
County at a date which is convenient to all concerned.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner stormont to authorize travel for those mem-
bers of the County Commission who are appointed as members
of the South Florida Regional Planning Council to all
meetings of the Council held on the first Monday of every
month for the balance of the year. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Puto to authorize travel for all County
Commissioners on March 25th to meet with the DCA concerning
Land Authority matters. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to authorize travel for all County
Commissioners to attend a Workshop on Land Use Planning in
Tampa on April 3rd and April 4th. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to authorize travel for all
County Commissioners to the Hurricane Conference in Orlando
on April 1st through April 3rd. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Lytton, Mayor Hernandez, and the Board
discussed correspondence directed to the Mayor from Tom
Pelham, Secretary of the Department of Community Affairs,
concerning the Board's actions on errors and omissions in
the Land Use Plan. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Resolution rescinding Resolutions 350-1986, 377-1986, and
383-1986. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 137-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to include the subject matter of
Resolution No. 350-1986, Resolution No. 377-1986, and
Resolution No. 383-1986 concerning off-shore islands in the
six-month review process of the Land Use Plan. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Hernandez discussed a letter directed to him
from Secretary Pelham concerning the Special Counsel to the
Board for Land Use matters, Mr. Michael Halpern. The letter
indicated that the Secretary would not authorize any
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payments to Mr. Halpern as he was currently representing
clients on matters in litigation with the Department of
Community Affairs. This matter was referred to the County
Attorney for review and a report back to the Board.
Mayor Hernandez discussed the chairmanship of the
Tourist Development Council. After some discussion, motion
was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner
Lytton to appoint Commissioner Puto to serve as Chairman of
the Tourist Development Council. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Commissioner Freeman discussed his appointment to a
committee to review funding of cultural events by the
Tourist Development Council. Commissioner Freeman indicated
that he believed the matter should be addressed by the full
Board and resigned his appointment from that committee.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to approve the appointment of Commissioner
Lytton to the committee to review the funding of cultural
events by the Tourist Development Council. Motion carried
unanimously.
Bill Smith and Dave Ringemann of the Florida Keys
Contractors Association addressed the Board and presented
the report of the Building Industry Ad Hoc Committee con-
cerning their review of the building permitting process.
Mayor Hernandez and the Board expressed appreciation for the
work the committee did on its report.
The Chairman discussed the concept of removing HRS
from the septic tank permitting process and transferring
that responsiblity to either the Department of Environmental
Regulation or Monroe County.
Commissioner Lytton discussed comments by a subcom-
mittee of the Blue Ribbon Committee concerning the First
Annual Service Capacity Report. Motion was made by
Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
accept the report of the Blue Ribbon Subcommittee on the
First Annual Service Capacity Report and refer the report to
the Planning, Building & Zoning Department for review and
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Lytton discussed a bicycle path on Big
Pine Key. Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the expen-
diture of $1,843.00 for the construction of a bicycle path
on Big Pine Key as soon as the work is able to be scheduled.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Lytton briefly discussed the problem
of camping in the Keys.
Commissioner Lytton discussed the third-party
requests for Land Use Plan and Map changes and the proce-
dures to be used for that purpose. Motion was made by
Commissioner Lytton and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
require that all proposed Text and Map changes be presented
and approved in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 13
of the Land Use Plan, that they be referred first to the
Planning, Building & Zoning Department, then forwarded to
the Planning Commission, and finally to the Board of County
Commissioners for approval. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the following items by
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unanimous consent:
BULK APPROVALS
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Jeffrey J.
Elenewski, Ph.D., in-the amount of $200.00; Richard Hellman,
Ph.D., in the amount of $150.00; Guillermo D. Marcovici,
M.D., P.A., in the amount of $200.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Larry R. Erskine, in the
amount of $300.00; Roberta S. Fine, in the amount of
$1,535.00; James R. Keller, in the amount of $1,325.00;
William Kuypers, in the amount of $784.36; Robert K. Miller,
in the amount of $500.00; Joseph Wolkowsky, in the amount of
$750.00; Sandra L. Zimmerman, in the amount of $360.00.
OTHER EXPENSES & COSTS, Paul Sibert, in the amount
of $147.00; Louis J. Spallone, Clerk, in the amount of
$200.00; State of Florida, in the amount of $142.10; William
Whalen, in the amount of $632.44.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Adept Court Reporting
Service, in the amount of $600.00; Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $204.20; Florida Keys Reporting,
in the amount of $35.00; Laws Reporting, Inc., in the amount
of $62.65; Nancy J. Maleske, in the amount of $1,923.70;
Marge Raeder Court Reporter, Inc., in the amount of $152.75.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Juan Borges, in the
amount of $185.00; Serafin Calero, in the amount of $45.00;
Irma Lopez de Pugh, in the amount of $35.00; Manuel Marcial,
in the amount of $25.00; Alma Renta, in the amount $175.00;
Maria Sardina, in the amount of $45.00.
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, 166854-.67072 and #67075-
.67339, in the amount of $1,110,885.82.
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, 1182, in the
amount of $53,132.13:- ----
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #572 Voided, *573-#576, in
the amount of $1,031,786.36:---
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, 1388-#389, in
the amount of $33,847.89. - ----
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, 1432-#433, in th~ amount of
$157,843.~ - ----
MSD TAX DISTRICT, 1907, in the amount of
$156,802.92. ---
MSD, Pledged Funds, Marine Bank, Marathon, in the
amount of~00,009.32.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #191, in the amount of $2,304.74.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, #204-#207, in the amount of
$311,903.22. ----
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, #165-1166, in the amount of
$67,790.4S:--
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WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION, #2137 Voided, #2138-#2149,
in the amount of $30,742.43.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, in the amount of
$230,677.10.
MONROE COUNTY SELF-INSURED GROUP INSURANCE, #173,
in the amount of $20,476.35.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #129, in the amount of $11,989.97.
CROSS KEY WATERWAY, #41, in the amount of $265.06.
FUND 715 MARINERS HOSPITAL SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT,
#17, in the amount of $2,379.66. ---
FUND 716 SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT, PLANNING, BUILDING &
CODE ENFORCEMENT, in the amount of $226,544.04.
Board approved the Tourist Development Council's Revised
Trade Show Schedule as follows:
SHOW
Henry Davis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Henry Davis
New York
Washington
Florida
Encounter
Henry Davis
Ft. Lauderdale
Tampa
World Travel
Market, London
World Travel
Fair, Tokyo
Huddle
DEMA
Wash. Blitz
Suncoast
Scuba Expo
D. Holland
Tampa
D. Holland
Orland
DATE
EST.
ACT.
1726
10/20
10/21
1013
1013
11/4-5 1285
11/6
1906
952
11/9-12 1161
1616
11/12 903
11/13-14 800
11/25-
11/29 5909
12/7-
12/12 9700
702
693
4952
4097
1/23-25 2183
1/31- 5389
2/3 SPECIAL PROJECT
2/2-6 991
2/7-9 1259
2/20-21 467
3/2
3/3
BUDGET
BALANCE
53575
2900
56474
1100
1100
55461
54448
1100
1100
52542
51590
2500
49974
1100
1100
49272
48579
2500
43627
o
39530
37347
31958
24458
23467
22208
21741
2500
1300
7500
1500
1500
1300
600
600
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D. Holland
Ft. Lauderdale 3/4
600
D. Holland
Atlanta 3/5
800
Eastern's
Pgh. Fair 3/26
600
NTA
Lexington, Ky. 4/1-3
1500
Chicago
Blitz 5/6-7
1000
united Airlines
Trade Fair 5/6
1500
POW WOW
Atlanta 5/9-13
Fla. Insight 5/15-19
1500
1200
S.E. Tourism
Hoedown 5/19-20
1600
IntI. Skin-
divers Jub. 5/29-31
Miami Dive 6/5-9
1700
1700
Seas pace
Houston 6/5
2000
Detroit
Blitz 6/7-12
1000
D. Holland
St. Paul 9/21
800
D. Holland
Omaha 9/23
800
D. Holland
Kansas City 9/28
673
Board approved renewal of Life Insurance pOlicy with Sun
Life of Canada at a rate of $.548 per $1,000.00.
Board approved renewal of Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Insurance POlicy with Sun Life of Canada at a rate of $.05
per $1,000.00.
Board authorized execution of Contract iDLS-86-III-1-13,
Grant Agreement between State of Florida Department of
State, Division of Library and Information Services, and
Monroe County regarding the Long-Range Program For Library
Service, Interlibrary Cooperation And Resource Sharing.
Board granted permission to the Library Director to dispose
of one 1969 Model 102 Remington Adding Machine,
Manufacturer's Identification Number 166055.
Board authorized the refund of $2,095.82 in impact fees to
Sergio Rodriguez inasmuch as approval for an aerobic unit
was received on October 14, 1986.
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Board approved payment to H. W. Beyer Funeral Home, Inc. in
the amount of $1,096.20 for the Pauper Burial of Laszlo
Lakatos.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Norman P. Bassett for a 953 square foot enclosure below
the 100-Year Flood Elevation under the existing building on
Lot 14, Block 10, Cudjoe Ocean Shores, Bluegill Lane, Cudjoe
Key; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone
V-12, Panel 1511.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Scott C. Cates for an 800 square foot enclosure below the
100-Year Flood Elevation below the existing building on Lots
4, 5, and Westerly ~ of Lot 3, Coppitt Extension, Avenue F,
Big Coppitt Key; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal
Flood Zone A-lO, Panel 1731.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Daniel Ciufo for the enclosure of 290 square feet below
the 100-Year Flood Elevation (existing enclosure is 15 x 24;
applicant requests additional enclosure) below the existing
structure on Lot 19, Block 24, Cutthroat Harbor Estates;
Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone V-12,
Panel 1511.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Al Cristino for the enclosure of 339 square feet under
the existing single-family residence on Lot 18, Sombrero
Country Club, Manor Lane, Key Vaca; Zoned IS - Improved
Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone A-13, Panel l579C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Walter Fults for a 13 x 24 enclosure below the existing
single-family residence (already 299 square foot enclosure
existing) on Lot 7, Block 10, Cutthroat Harbor Estates;
Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone V-12,
Panel 1513.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Anne M. and Noah W. Gokey for a 219 square foot enclosure
below the 100-Year Flood Elevation (to add to previous
enclosed area) under existing building at Lot 22, Block 2 of
Center Island, 168 Indies Drive South, Duck Key; Zoned IS-M
- Improved Subdivision-Masonry; Coastal Flood Zone A-13,
Panel l293C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Roger F. and Patricia M. Marsh for the placement of a
mobile home below the 100-Year Flood Elevation on Lot 3,
Block 13, Tamarac Park, Venus Lane, Geiger Key; Zoned URM -
Urban Residential Mobile Homes; Coastal Flood Zone A-lO,
Panel l734C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Susan Porto for a 375 square foot enclosure (after-the-
fact) below the 100-Year Flood Elevation, enclosed by pre-
vious owner of structure, on Lot AIA, Green Turtle Beach,
Ocean Terrace, Upper Matecumbe; Zoned IS - Improved
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Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Paul H. and Marie H. Vincent for the placement of a
mobile home below the 100-Year Flood Elevation on Lot 14,
Block 3, Coral Shores Estates, Section 2; Zoned URM - Urban
Residential Mobile Homes; Coastal Flood Zone V-12, Panel
1509.
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Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of John E. Yonkers for the enclosure of 884 square feet
below the existing single-family residence on Lot 3, Block
20, Jolly Rogers Estates; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision;
Coastal Flood Zone V-12.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Richard Farmer for a non-habitable enclosure of 786
square feet below the existing single-family residence on
Lot 2, Block 2, Sunrise Cay, Sunrise Cay Drive, Ocean Reef,
Key Largo; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision; Coastal Flood
Zone V-2l.
Board authorized, subject to final invoice approval by the
Finance Department, Tourist Development Council expenditures
in the amount of $15,702.80 - postage for trade mail for
period of May 1986 through September 1986.
Board authorized, subject to final invoice approval by the
Finance Department, Tourist Development Council expenditures
in the amount of $268,433.59 (input date of 3/5/87).
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Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
The Board entered into a discussion concerning a
proposed Resolution authorizing execution of a Settlement
Agreement by and between Monroe County, the Florida
Department of Community Affairs, and Donald N. Denson,
Trustee, resolving the controversy and establishing the
total number of mobile home replacement sites to be per-
mitted on Lots 34 and 35, a resurvey and resubdivision of
Government Lot 1, Sugarloaf Key, Section 14, Township 67
South, Range 27 East - property known as Sugarloaf Key
Mobile Home Park. Alan Gold, attorney representing property
owners, addressed the Board. Simon Kline, representing the
Sugarloaf Property OWners Association, objected to the
Agreement. Mr. Gold rebutted the statements of Mr. Kline.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lytton and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to postpone the matter for two weeks.
Motion carried unanimously.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
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Miss Irene Wright addressed the Board concerning
her Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance.
Bob Herman, Building Official, addressed the Board and
advised that the Department could not recommend approval of
this request. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve, based upon the
uniqueness of the property regarding its habitable status in
accordance with the definitions in the Land Use Plan con-
cerning habitable structures, the Application for Variance
to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Irene Wright for a 320
square foot enclosure below the 100-Year Flood Elevation -
for living quarters - on Lot 12, Block 10, Ramrod Shores,
First Addition, Maraposa Road and Munson Avenue, Ramrod Key;
Zoned NA - Native; Coastal Flood Zone V-12, Panel l5l6D.
Motion carried unanimously.
Joe Jewell and Chris Schroeder addressed the Board
concerning the proposal for the treatment of sludge disposal
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in the Keys. Charles Aguero, MSD Manager, addressed the
Board. During discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Puto and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to approve payment
of an invoice from Glen Boe & Associates, Inc. in the amount
of $2,000.00. Motion carried unanimously. The matter under
discussion was referred back to Staff and the individuals
appearing before the Board for review and report back to the
Board.
Commissioner Lytton discussed a matter concerning
the issuance of a Permit in Venture Out Subdivision. Bob
Herman, Building Official, addressed the Board. James
MacEroy, a resident of Venture Out and past President of
Venture Out Property OWners Association, addressed the Board.
Frank Greenman, representing Seaside Park in Venture Out
Subdivision, addressed the matter. Gerd Puklowski addressed
the Board concerning his request for a Building Permit.
Evan Gatewood, President of Venture Out Property OWners
Association, also addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Mayor Hernandez directing the Building Department to issue
Mr. Puklowski's Building Permit. During discussion, motion
was withdrawn. Motion was then made by Mayor Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Lytton to postpone the matter for
three weeks and requested the County Attorney to review the
case and make a report back to the Board. Motion carried
unanimously.
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 Feiner, William Freeman, Russell Radom, Mayor
Jerry Hernandez, Jr., and Mayor Pro Tem Michael Puto.
Motion was made by Commissioner Feiner and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Chairman of said Board to execute an
Agreement by and between Municipal Service Taxing District
No.2 and Marathon H.M.A., Inc. d/b/a Fishermen's Hospital
for the purpose of providing ambulance service between
Little Duck Key and Long Key Bridge, including the City of
Key Colony Beach. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 138-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The Board indicated that they would discuss the
proposed fee schedule of Fishermen's Hospital at the next
District 2 Board Meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting of the
Board of Governors of Municipal Services Taxing District No.
2 was adjourned.
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with
all members present.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
Lucien Proby, County Attorney, addressed the Board
concerning the Board's previous action approving a Permit
for Charles Valois. Mr. Proby indicated that Mr. Valois
should be allowed to proceed unless Mr. Green, the objecting
property owner, can provide a survey within ten days showing
non-compliance with the Federal Court Order. Motion was
made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner
Lytton to authorize the County Attorney to write a letter
including the contents of his recommendations as stated.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Tom Brown, County Administrator, discussed the pro-
posed Torch Key Trek Biathlons. Brenda Scanlon of the Big
pine Athletic Association addressed the Board concerning
this matter. Melvin Shower, resident of Big Torch Key,
opposed the event. Mr. Brown indicated that he was in
receipt of a petition containing twenty-one signatures
opposing the event. (This petition was not presented to the
Clerk and is not a part of the file.) After discussion,
motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to designate the areas on Big pine Key
consisting of Key Deer Boulevard, Watson Boulevard, Avenue
B, Big pine Access Road, and Wilder Road for a Biathlon
event sponsored by the Big Pine Athletic Association, sub-
ject to approval by the Sheriff and the provision of the
proper insurance; said areas to be utilized during the
period from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. on the day
of the event. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Hernandez
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
PLANNING, BUILDING ~ ZONING
Howard Tupper, Development Review Coordinator,
discussed his memorandum to the Board dated March 9th which
concerned setbacks, flood variances, and improvements in
Travel Trailer Parks. Bruce Sheekey, George Eager, a repre-
sentative of Venture Out and Outdoor Resorts, Audrey
Sheekey, and Jack Brier all addressed the Board concerning
these matters in relation to the FEMA Regulations which will
go into effect on April 1st. Bob Herman, Building Official,
advised the Board that the County was proceeding to comply
with the new FEMA Regulations, but that it must do so in
accordance with the provisions for changes to the Land Use
Plan. He also advised the Board that he had sent a notice
to the Department of Community Affairs indicating that the
County was in the process of amending the Land Use Plan to
come into compliance with the new Regulations; however, that
the time limitations and requirements would not permit that
to be done before April 1st. Mr. Herman indicated that DCA
had responded that Monroe County was doing all that it could
do under the circumstances to come into compliance and that
they would so notify FEMA. No further action was taken.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
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declaring that the Fiscal Years 1987-1988 and 1988-89 policy
of Monroe County shall be that the amount of the General
County Millage and Dependent Special District Millage shall
not exceed the roll back rate; providing for the repeal of
all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for severa-
bility; and providing for an effective date. Proof of
publication was entered into the record. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to
read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. William
Wagner, III, representing the Chiefs' Association, addressed
the Board and opposed the Ordinance. Fred Tittle addressed
the Board concerning some of the provisions of the
Ordinance. Dr. David Rice of the Middle Keys Guidance
Clinic opposed the Ordinance. L. B. Pokorski, representing
the Florida Keys Citizens Coalition, addressed the Board.
George Kundtz of the Izaak Walton League addressed the
Board. Paul Warren Feltz spoke in favor of the Ordinance.
Barbara Hunt, Director of the Monroe County Guardian Ad
Litem Program, opposed the Ordinance. Mr. Chafee addressed
the Board concerning the Ordinance. Motion was made by
Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Lytton to adopt
the Ordinance. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Lytton
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Hernandez
No
No
No
No
Yes
Motion failed.
PLANNING, BUILDING ~ ZONING
Charles Pattison, Director, discussed the
Commercial Fishing Registration and a list of those in the
Lower Keys was presented to the Board for approval. Simon
Kline of the Sugarloaf Property OWners Association addressed
the Board. Vern Pokorski requested that the Board not take
action on the proposed list. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Stormont
to postpone this matter to the next meeting. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Lytton absent from the
meeting.
Mr. Pattison discussed the request of Louise
Henderson for the replacement of a mobile home in Sands
Subdivision. He advised the Board that in accordance with
their direction, he had mailed 115 notices to property
owners and that additional telephone calls were made.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to authorize the replacement of a mobile
home by Louise Henderson in Sands Subdivision. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not present.
The Board of County Commissioners recessed.
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BOARD OF APPEALS
The Board of County Commissioners sat as the Board
of Appeals, with all Commissioners present except
Commissioner Lytton.
The Board proceeded to hear the request of Gordon
M. and Mary Brunner for a re-hearing, a modification or
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rescission pursuant to Article V, Division 1, Chapter
61-2503, Laws of Florida, Section 10, APPLICATION TO COURT
FOR RELIEF, with regard to the granting of an appeal filed
by Vincent Drost pursuant to the Board of Adjustment's
actions at which time they approved a variance for Mr. and
Mrs. Brunner on the following described property: Lot 2,
Block 17, CUDJOE GARDENS, FIFTH ADDITION, according to the
Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 88 of the
Public Records of Monroe County, Florida; located on 8th
Avenue West, in Section 32, Township 66S, Range 28E, Cudjoe
Key, MM 21 and zoned RU-l (IS under the new Land Use Plan).
Frank Greenman, attorney representing the Brunners,
addressed the Board and requested a re-hearing. Motion was
made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to adopt the following Resolution approving the
request of Gordon M. and Mary Brunner for a rehearing before
the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, sitting
as the Board of Appeals, regarding the decision rendered on
December 29, 1986 re Resolution No. 389-1986. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton absent from the
meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 139-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Vincent Drost addressed the Board from the audience and
objected to the Board's action.
The Board then proceeded to hear the request of
Futura Yacht Club for a re-hearing, a modification or
rescission pursuant to Article V, Division 1, Chapter
61-2503, Laws of Florida, Section 10, APPLICATION TO COURT
FOR RELIEF, with regard to the denial of an appeal which was
acted upon December 29, 1986, at which time the Board of
County Commissioners upheld the decision of the Board of
Adjustment in upholding the decision of Charles Pattison,
Director of Planning, in declaring the project a Major
Development. Fred Tittle, attorney addressing the Futura
Yacht Club, addressed the Board concerning their request for
a re-hearing. He requested that the Board postpone con-
sideration of the request. Motion was made by Commissioner
Freeman and seconded by Mayor Hernandez to postpone this
matter to the next meeting at a time ccertain of 4:00 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not pre-
sent.
The Board of Appeals adjourned.
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The Regular Meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners reconvened with all Commissioners present
except Eugene Lytton.
ENGINEERING
Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc.
presented his report on the proposed repairs to Higgs Beach
Pier. After discussion by the Board concerning temporary
repairs versus long-term replacement of the Pier, motion was
made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Puto to
postpone further consideration of this matter to the next
meeting. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner
Lytton absent from the meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning a Supplemental
Budget Amendment for the Monroe County Tourist Development
Trust Fund. Proof of publication was entered into the
record. Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk, discussed and presented
the proposed Supplemental Budget. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution to
increase the Monroe County Tourist Development Trust Frund
Budget from $2,375,000.00 to $3,879,215.99 and to adopt a
Supplemental Budget Amendment. Motion carried unanimously
with Commissioner Lytton not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 140-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning a Supplemental
Budget Amendment for the Monroe County Road and Bridge Fund.
Proof of publication was entered into the record. Danny L.
Kolhage, Clerk, discussed and presented the proposed
Supplemental Budget. There was no public input. Motion was
made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner
Puto to adopt the following Resolution to increase the
Monroe County Road and Bridge Fund Budget from $5,387,847.00
to $7,219,438.00 and to adopt a Supplemental Budget
Amendment. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner
Lytton absent from the meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 141-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning a Supplemental
Budget Amendment for the Monroe County Capital Projects Fund
Budget. Proof of publication was entered into the record.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk, discussed and presented the pro-
posed Supplemental Budget. Alice Skinger, Chairman of the
Monroe County Library Board, addressed the Board concerning
the Key Largo Library project. County Attorney Proby
discussed the status of the Margo Golan Remainder Trust and
a lease proposal concerning the K-Mart property to be used
for the Key Largo Library. The Board discussed the proposed
lease. Jim Lewis, representing K-Mart, indicated that the
K-Mart management would not consider a lease/purchase
agreement which included any credit for lease payments
against the purchase price. Motion was made by Commissioner
Puto and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the
following Resolution to increase the Monroe County Capital
Projects Fund Budget from $7,470,505.20 to $8,349,319.66 and
to adopt a Supplemental Budget Amendment. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not present. Ruth
Ackerman of the Key Largo Development Committee addressed
the Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 142-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Susann Quinn addressed the Board concerning her
request for a Variance. Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez
and seconded by Commissioner Puto to approve the Application
for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Susann Quinn
to rebuild the existing enclosure under the single-family
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residence (previous enclosure was 800 square feet and
rebuilt enclosure will be 626 square feet) on Lot 4, Block
19, Palm Villa, Poinciana, Big Pine Key; Zoned IS - Improved
Subdivision; Coastal Flood Zone A-lO, Panel l536C. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Hernandez
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Stan Kahn of the Department of Transporation
addressed the Board concerning the future disposition of the
7-Mile Bridge. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Resolution requesting the Governor and Cabinet of the State
of Florida and any agencies that have any authority therein
to transfer the title to the Old 7-Mile Bridge to the
Florida Department of Natural Resources. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 143-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Mayor Hernandez appointed Commissioner Puto to work with the
Marathon Chamber of Commerce and the Department of
Transportation on this matter.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to adopt the following
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board
to execute an Addendum to Agreement by and between the Board
of County Commissioners and Tinsley Advertising, Inc.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton absent
from the meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 144-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Mayor Hernandez to postpone until the next meeting a
discussion concerning TDC Foreign Travel POlicy. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not present.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Mayor Hernandez to adopt a Resolution concerning an
Addendum to Agreement between the Tourist Development
Council and Keys Advertising & Marketing, Inc. During
discussion, Mickey Feiner, Vice Chairman of the Tourist
Development Council, addressed the Board concerning this
matter. Following discussion, the motion was withdrawn.
County Attorney Proby indicated that he was still
working on the matter concerning the payment for certain
auditing services provided by Parks, Niles & Bishop, CPA's,
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to the Municipal Service District and to the Garbage
Franchisees.
PUBLIC WORKS
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to reject all bids received
on the Higgs Beach Bandstand Renovations. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not present. Motion
was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner
Puto to authorize Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan to prepare
plans and specifications and cost estimates and report back
to the Board. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner
Lytton absent from the meeting.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolution granting
permission to construct an elevated walkway within a County
conservation easement. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Puto
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Hernandez
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 145-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT
Charles Aguero, Manager, discussed the recent acti-
vity of the neighborhood clean-up program.
The Clerk advised the Board that upon checking with
the Finance Department, he discovered that the bill pre-
viously approved by the Board in the amount of $2,000.00 for
Glen Boe & Associates, Inc. would require a budget transfer
since the funds allocated for that purpose were appropriated
in a reserve account. Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the transfer
of $2,000.00 from the Reserve For Sludge Disposal to Cudjoe
Key Sludge Project, Account 1104-097300-534350-0. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton absent from the
meeting.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolution
approving and authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the
Board to execute a Consent Order in re: State of Florida
Department of Environmental Regulation vs. Monroe County
Municipal Service District, Case No. 87-0032. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 146-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
AIRPORTS
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
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authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board to execute a
Sign Lease by and between Monroe County and Emeralds
International, Inc. for the installation of a sign at Key
West International Airport. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Lytton absent from the meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 147-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to authorize Post, Buckley, Schuh &
Jernigan to prepare a Parking Lot Drainage Study and plans
and specifications for work to correct the immediate problem
of flooding in the parking lot at Key West International
Airport. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner
Lytton not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to authorize Post, Buckley, Schuh &
Jernigan to proceed with the Traffic Flow Study at Key West
International Airport. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Lytton absent from the meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
approving the Marathon Airport Master Plan as presented by
Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. on March 17, 1987.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not pre-
sent.
RESOLUTION NO. 148-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to postpone action on the Key
West International Airport Master Plan until the April 7th
meeting. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner
Lytton absent from the meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
approving Site 2 as set forth and described in the sketch
thereof prepared by Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc.
and filed with the County, requesting The Honorable Robert
Martinez, Governor of the State of Florida, to reconsider
the prior position of the Governor's Office on the need and
necessity for an airport in the Upper Keys. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 149-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Commissioner Puto and Captain Tose of the Monroe
County Sheriff's Department discussed plans for alternate
routes on U.S. 1 and Aviation Boulevard to alleviate the
traffic tie-ups caused by construction of the four-laning.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to authorize the Sheriff's Department
and the Public Works Department and Florida Department of
Transportation to prohibit any left-hand turns northbound on
U.S. 1 at Aviation Boulevard. Motion carried unanimously
with Commissioner Lytton absent from the meeting. Motion
was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Mayor
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Hernandez that in the event previous action failed to alle-
viate the problem, Phase II would consist of making Aviation
Boulevard one-way southbound at 107th Street and u.s. 1 one-
way northbound. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Lytton absent from the meeting.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to authorize a Call For Bids for three
1987 Type III ambulances and associated and/or related equip-
ment; one each for MSTD l-D, 2 and 6; to borrow funds
necessary to purchase same and pledge the future tax levy to
secure payment of loans; and authorize the County Attorney
to solicit proposals from lending institutions for said
loans. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton
not present.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to authorize the submission of an applica-
tion to the State Department of Health and Rehabilitative
Services for EMS Matching Grant Funding to improve and expand
the County's pre-hospital emergency medical services com-
munications system. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Lytton not present.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to authorize the amendment of the Class A
Emergency Medical Services Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity issued to the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, Emergency Services Department, to include the
area generally known as: From Shark Channel east to Kemp
Channel. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner
Lytton not present.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolution adopting
rules for implementing and serving as the formal operating
procedure for the Emergency Medical Services Advisory
Council. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner
Lytton absent from the meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 150-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is:rncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to adopt the following Resolution of the
Board of County Commissioners, acting as the Board of
Governors of Municipal Service Taxing District No. l-D,
authorizing the Chairman of said Board to execute an
Agreement by and between Municipal Service Taxing District
No. l-D and Marathon H.M.A., Inc. d/b/a Fishermen's Hospital
for the purpose of providing ambulance service between the
east end of Kemp Channel and the west end of Little Duck
Key. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton
not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 151-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Puto to declare an emergency exists; waiving
the requirements of advertising under the provisions of
Florida Statutes 125.66; creating an Emergency Medical
Service Advisory Council for Monroe County; providing that
the same is an emergency in that it affects the life, pro-
perty, welfare, and health of the citizens of Monroe County;
providing for the composition of said Council and for the
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duties thereof; providing for the term of the various mem-
bers of said Council: orovidinq for the ex officio mem-
bership thereof; providing for the replacement of said
members and for the reporting back to the Monroe County
Commission from time to time and to adopt rules concerning
the operation of said Council and its meetings; providing
for severability; repealing all Ordinances or parts of
Ordinances in conflict herewith to the extent of said
conflict; providing for inclusion in the Monroe County Code
of Ordinances; and providing an effective date. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not present.
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by Mayor
Hernandez to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously
with Commissioner Lytton not present. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Lytton absent from the
meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 006-1987
See Ord. Book No. 13 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
The Board then discussed a list presented by Commissioner
Puto of proposed names for appointments to the EMS Advisory
Council. Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the following list:
RECOMMENDED LIST OF INDIVIDUALS FOR EMS ADVISORY COUNCIL
NAME
TERM
Two Medical Directors
Dr. Sandra Schwemmer
Prof. Emergency
Physicians
2 years
Dr. Mike Keil
DePoo Hospital
1 year
Two EMS Administrators
James R. Paros
M.C. Emergency Servo
2 years
Peter Lubert
Fishermen's Hospital
1 year
One Paramedic
Diane Lapp 2 years
Big Pine Amb. (Paid)
One EMT
Sylvia Murphy 1 year
Tavernier Amb. (Vol.)
One EMS Educator
Vacant 2 years
One Emergency Nurse
Vacant 2 years
Two Hospital Administrators
Howard Anderson 1 year
Mariners Hospital
George Avery
Fla. Keys Mem. Hosp.
2 years
Two Persons At Large (EMS)
Vacant
Vacant
2 years
1 year
2 years
1 year
1 year
Two Lay Persons (Non-EMS)
Vacant
Vacant
One Medical First Responder
Vacant
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ENGINEERING
Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan and
Bob Herman, Building Official, discussed proposed Change
Order No. 5 to Contract with Hewitt-Kier Construction
Company for the Jerry Ellis Building as follows:
Quarry tile at elevator and lobbies
for second floor only
$
2,350.00
Second floor interior partitions,
walls, finishes and carpeting
112,783.00
Construction phase engineering
services for above based on FOGS
Standard Guidelines
2,360.00
$ 117,493.00
TOTAL
Motion was made by Commissioner Puto and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to authorize the following transfers
to the Capital Projects Fund those funds necessary to
accomplish Change Order No.5:
Transfer $65,000.00 from Account Number 716-100100-515-341
Transfer $52,493.00 from Account Number 716-920000-584990-0
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not pre-
sent. Motion was then made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve Change Order No.
5 to Contract with Hewitt-Kier Construction Company for the
Jerry Ellis Building in the total amount of $117,493.00 as
set out above. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner
Lytton not present.
After discussion by the Board, motion was made by
Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
reject all bids received on the Big pine Key Roads II
Project and authorize re-advertisement. Motion carried una-
nimously with Commissioner Lytton absent from the meeting.
LIBRARY
Upon recommendation of the County Administrator,
motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve the purchase for the Library
of one passenger van from Bob Chango Inc. in the amount of
$10,924.00. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner
Lytton not present.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to authorize execution of a Contract
with G. A. Food Service, Inc. for the furnishing of meals to
participants in the Older Americans Act Title III-C,
Nutrition Program, such meals to be furnished at Plantation,
Marathon and Big Pine Key sites for congregate, and home-
delivered in Key West. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Lytton not present.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to authorize execution of a Contract
with Lower Keys Florida Hospital District d/b/a Florida
Keys Memorial Hospital for the furnishing of meals to par-
ticipants in the Older Americans Act Title III-C, Nutrition
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Program, such meals to be furnished at each of the congre-
gate sites in Key West. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Lytton not present.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to ratify the Admission Agreement
entered into with william Ellers regarding admission to Bay
Shore Manor. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner
Lytton absent from the meeting.
PLANNING, BUILDING & ZONING
Charles Pattison, Director, briefly discussed the
scheduling of the Land Use Plan hearings before the Planning
Commission.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Tom Brown, County Administrator, advised the Board
that the repair of the lighting by Brewer Company of Florida
on Stock Island at U.S. 1 was under way.
Mr. Brown advised the Board of a workshop
discussion he had had with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan,
the County's bond consultants, PFM, and underwriter, William
R. Hough, concerning the Capital Improvements Program. It
was requested that Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan be
authorized to up-date their report on Capital Facilities as
soon as possible. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman
and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to authorize Post,
Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan to proceed to up-date the Capital
Facilities Report. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Lytton not present.
Mr. Brown advised the Commission that there would
be a military exercise at the Marathon Airport on March 23 -
March 27, but that it would not interfere with any of the
operations of the Airport.
Mr. Brown informed the Board of a meeting with City
Manager Koford, representatives of the City's consulting
engineers, CH2M Hill, and Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan
concerning the White Street Pier.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to approve payment of the following
invoices:
1. Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$76,254.26 for Progress Payment No. 10 on the
Criminal Justice Building.
2. Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$111,040.35 for Progress Payment No.8 on Phase I
of the Plantation Key Government Center.
3. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the amount
of $1,461.30, Invoice #22561, for Underwater Inspec-
tion, Higgs Beach Pier.
4. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., in the amount
of $3,970.40, Invoice #22562, for services rendered
through January 30, 1987 on Monroe County Fire Wells.
5. District School Board of Monroe County, in the amount
of $177.00 for the leasing of space at Truman School
from March 1 - March 31.
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6. Public Financial Management, Inc., in the amount of
$2,743.43, for financial advisory services rendered.
7. Risk Control Associates, Inc., in the amount of
$637.50, for services rendered for the month of
February.
8. Hendry Corporation, in the amount of $32,040.00, for
Payment No. 5 on the Card Sound Bridge Fender System.
9. Siemon, Larsen, Mattlin & Purdy, in the amount of
$13,328.04, for services rendered in connection with
the securing of funds for the implementation of the
Land Use Plan.
10. Fly, Shuebruk, Gaguine, Boros and Braun, in the amount
of $7,294.45 for professional services rendered with
regard to the Translator System.
11. Siemon, Larsen, Mattlin & Purdy, in the amount of
$341.15, for services rendered in regard to the Port
Bougainville Appeal.
The subject of the Truman Annex/Jackson Square
Parking Lot proposal was withdrawn.
Commissioner Puto discussed the lighting on the
four-laning through Marathon. He also discussed the need
for repairs to lights at the Jewfish Creek Bridge.
COUNTY CLERK
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Puto to authorize the Tax Collector
of Monroe County to issue a duplicate Tax Sale Certificate
to Ann Hartline, owner of original Tax Sale Certificate No.
742 issued May 23, 1984. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Lytton not present.
The Clerk advised the Board that he had presented
them with a Budget Schedule reflecting the Statutory dates
involved with the adoption of the County Budget. This was
done for the Board's information and in order to assist in
their scheduling. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
and seconded by Commissioner Puto to request the County
Administrator to provide the Board with a schedule of those
dates concerning Budget activities which are not part of the
schedule as provided by law. Motion carried unanimously
with Commissioner Lytton absent from the meeting.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to accept the Certificate of the County
Canvassing Board ("Corrected Report") as follows:
"STATE OF FLORIDA
MONROE COUNTY
We, the undersigned, RICHARD G. PAYNE, County Judge, PETER
K. ILCHUK, Supervisor of Elections, and WILLIAM "BILLY"
FREEMAN, Member, Board of County Commissioners, constituting
the Board of County Canvassers in and for said County, do
hereby certify that we met in the office of the Supervisor
of Elections on the 4th day of March, A.D., 1987, and pro-
ceeded to publicly canvass the votes given in the Special
Referendum Election held on the 3rd day of March, A.D.,
1987, as shown by the returns on file in the Office of the
County Judge and Supervisor of Elections, respectively. We
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do hereby certify from said returns as follows:
QUESTION
SHOULD MONROE COUNTY LEVY PROPERTY TAXES IN FISCAL YEAR
1987-88 IN DISTRICT l-D OF APPROXIMATELY 56~ PER $1,000.00
OF ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY TO PURCHASE ONE
FIRE ENGINE-PUMPER VEHICLE AND ASSOCIATED AND/OR RELATED
EQUIPMENT?
THE WHOLE NUMBER OF VOTES CAST WAS 381 AS INDICATED BELOW
YES 187
NO 194
QUESTION
SHOULD MONROE COUNTY LEVY PROPERTY TAXES IN FISCAL YEAR
1987-88 IN DISTRICT l-D OF APPROXIMATELY 22~ PER $1,000.00
OF ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY TO PURCHASE ONE
TYPE III AMBULANCE AND ASSOCIATED AND/OR RELATED EQUIPMENT?
THE WHOLE NUMBER OF VOTES CAST WAS 378 AS INDICATED BELOW
YES 199
NO 179
QUESTION
SHOULD MONROE COUNTY LEVY PROPERTY TAXES IN FISCAL YEAR
1987-88 IN DISTRICT 2 OF APPROXIMATELY l2~ PER $1,000.00 OF
ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY TO PURCHASE ONE TYPE
III AMBULANCE AND ASSOCIATED AND/OR RELATED EQUIPMENT?
THE WHOLE NUMBER OF VOTES CAST WAS 343 AS INDICATED BELOW
YES 259
NO 84
QUESTION
SHOULD MONROE COUNTY LEVY PROPERTY TAXES IN FISCAL YEARS
19a7-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91 AND 1991-92 IN DISTRICT 3
OF APPROXIMATELY 44~ PER $1,000.00 OF ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE
OF REAL PROPERTY EACH YEAR TO CONSTRUCT ADDITIONAL GARAGE
BAYS ONTO THE EXISTING FIRE STATION TO HOUSE EMERGENCY
APPARATUS AND TO PURCHASE ONE FIRE ENGINE-PUMPER AND
ASSOCIATED AND/OR RELATED EQUIPMENT?
THE WHOLE NUMBER OF VOTES CAST WAS 145 AS INDICATED BELOW
YES 84
NO 61
QUESTION
SHOULD MONROE COUNTY LEVY PROPERTY TAXES IN FISCAL YEARS
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1987-88 AND 1988-89 IN DISTRICT 6 OF APPROXIMATELY 34~ PER
$1,000.00 OF ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY EACH
YEAR TO PURCHASE ONE FIRE ENGINE-PUMPER VEHICLE WITH AERIAL
LADDER AND ASSOCIATED AND/OR RELATED EQUIPMENT?
THE WHOLE NUMBER OF VOTES CAST WAS 394 AS INDICATED BELOW
YES 286
NO 108
QUESTION
SHOULD MONROE COUNTY LEVY PROPERTY TAXES IN FISCAL YEARS
1987-88 AND 1988-89 IN DISTRICT 6 OF APPROXIMATELY 9~ PER
$1,000.00 OF ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY EACH
YEAR TO PURCHASE ONE TYPE III AMBULANCE AND ASSOCIATED
AND/OR RELATED EQUIPMENT AND TO REMOUNT AND REFURBISH AN
EXISTING MODULAR PATIENT COMPARTMENT ONTO A NEW CAB AND
CHASSIS?
THE WHOLE NUMBER OF VOTES CAST WAS 396 AS INDICATED BELOW
YES 330
NO 66
QUESTION
SHOULD A MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT COMPRISED OF ALL
PROPERTY IN VENETIAN SHORES, PLAT 1, 3, 4, AND 5 AND PART OF
PLAT 2 LYING WESTERLY OF VENETIAN SHORES BOULEVARD,
PLANTATION KEY, BE CREATED TO LEVY AND COLLECT A SPECIAL TAX
TO CONSTRUCT OR RECONSTRUCT, REPAIR OR REPAVE PALO DE ORO
DRIVE AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $45,000.00 TO BE PAID FROM AD
VALOREM TAXES ON THE ASSESSED VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE
DISTRICT?
THE WHOLE NUMBER OF VOTES CAST WAS 116 AS INDICATED BELOW
YES 96
NO 20
/s/ RICHARD G. PAYNE
CHAIRMAN
/s/ PETER K. ILCHUK
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
/s/ WILLIAM "BILLY" FREEMAN
MEMBER, BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS"
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton not pre-
sent.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution con-
cerning receipt of unanticipated funds for the year 1986-87.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Lytton absent
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from the meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 1~~-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
transferring funds for the year 1986-87. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Lytton absent from the
meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. ,,~-1987
See Res. Book No. 58 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and Commissioner
Freeman to award the bid for Surplus Property to Richard D.
Atwood, 308C Margaret Street, Key West, Florida 33040, for
the following items:
Lanier Edisette Unit
IBM Selectric I Typewriter
IBM Model D Standard Typewriter
$15.00
$20.00
$10.00
and authorize the disposal of the balance of the items in
accordance with law. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Lytton not present.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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