03/07/1986 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Friday, March 7, 1986
Marathon
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners convened on the above date at the
Marathon Courthouse. Present and answering to roll call
were Commissioner Alison Fahrer, Commissioner William
Freeman, Commissioner John Stormont, Commissioner Ed Swift,
and Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey. Also present were Danny L.
Kolhage, Clerk; Kermit Lewin, County Administrator; Lucien
Proby, County Attorney; Department Heads; County Staff; mem-
bers of the Press and Radio; and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENTS
Airport
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to postpone consideration of the
execution of a Joint Participation Agreement between DOT and
Monroe County concerning new Upper Keys Airport
Environmental Assessment/ Development of Regional Impact.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to postpone consideration of the
execution of a Rental Car Concession Agreement by and bet-
ween Monroe County and Avis Rent-A-Car for Key West
International Airport. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to postpone consideration of the
execution of a Rental Car Concession Agreement by and bet-
ween Monroe County and Avis Rent-A-Car for Marathon Airport.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to postpone consideration of the
execution of a Rental Car Concession Agreement by and bet-
ween Monroe County and Sundance Carriage Corp. d/b/a Dollar
Rent-A-Car of Key West. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to postpone consideration of the
execution of an Airport Service Agreement by and between
Monroe County and Sundance Carriage Corp. d/b/a Dollar
Rent-A-Car of Key West. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to postpone discussion of a Library
Employment Agreement between Monroe County and the Program
Coordinator. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Bob Ernst of the Middle Keys Citizens Association
asked the Board for a time certain to discuss the location
of high-tension lines on the Seven Mile Bridge.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to approve the following items by una-
nimous consent:
BU LK APPROV ALS
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Board approved payment of the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
FINE & FORFEITURE EXPENDITURES
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Richard
Hellmann, Ph.D., in the amount of $30.00; Or. Richard
Matthews, in the amount of $200.00; John P. Mihalovich,
Ph.D., in the amount of $125.00; Tanju T. Mishara, Ph.D., in
the amount of $500.00; A. Louis O'Connor, in the amount of
$150.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Roberta S. Fine, in the
amount of $123.75; William Kuypers, in the amount of
$787.50; Jeffrey B. Meyer, in the amount of $781.25; John P.
Rotolo, in the amount of $146.84.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $145.00; Certified Reporting
Service, Inc., in the amount of $55.00; Florida Keys
Reporting, in the amount of $1,060.10; Helen L. Hardy and
Associates, Inc., in the amount of $533.20; Terry Moran, in
the amount of $81.75; Tina Sebastian, in the amount of
$35.00; Yolanda Valdes, in the amount of $25.00; Marc
Nichols and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $100.00.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Manuel J. Marcial, in
the amount of $50.00; Osana Nodal, in the amount of $25.00;
Tina Sebastian, in the amount of $75.00.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Forensic & Security
Consultants Corporation,-,n-the amount of $100.00; Faye
Francy, in the amount of $184.00.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Regular Witness Fees, in the
amount of $360.00; Auto Allowance and Travel, in the amount
of $5,424.77.
Board approved payment of the following additional Fine and
Forfeiture Expenditures:
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FINE & FORFEITURE EXPENDITURES
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Richard
Hellmann, Ph.D., in the amount of $600.00; Brainard W.
Hines, Ph.D., in the amount of $187.50; Dr. Guilmermo
Marcovici, in the amount of $200.00; Tanju T. Mishara,
Ph.D., in the amount of $500.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Roberta Fine, in the
amount of $1,837.50; James R. Keller, in the amount of
$700.00; Sandra L. Zimmerman, in the amount of $800.00.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $3,214.20; Certified Reporting
Services, Inc., in the amount of $77.00; Florida Keys
Reporting, in the amount of $348.30; Marc Nichols and
Associates, in the amount of $779.05; Terry Moran, in the
amount of $238.00; Yvonne Phelps, in the amount of $165.00.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Juli Barish, in the
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amount of $60.00; Joseph E. Hernandez, in the amount of
$25.00; Manual J. Marcial, in the amount of $375.00; Tina
Sebastian, in in the amount of $35.00.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Faye Francy, in the amount of
$1,033.30; Eric Gressman~n the amount of $900.00.
Board approved the following Warrants:
WAR RAN T S
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #47150-#48103, in the amount
of $2,336,814.00. ----
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #210-#212, in
the amount of $387,773.14.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #473-#476, in the amount of
$910,124.~ -
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #338-#340, in
the amount of $50,843.99.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #389-#390, in the amount of
$292,084.03.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #322-#323, in the amount of
$41,508.0a:- ---
MSD, Marine Bank, Marathon, #741-#754, in the
amount of-r388,222.91.
MSD, Pledged Funds, #54-#60, in the amount of
$265,465.9"6:""
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #165-#166, in the amount of
$1,799.66.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, #127-#130, in the amount of
$11,975.32.
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE, #119-#120, in the
amount of $18,401.89.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, #115-#117, in the amount of
$80,208.4~
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, FRS, #151, in the amount of
$106,483.69. ----
WORKMENS COMPENSATION, #1782-#1811, in the amount
of $74,026.85.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #228-#233, in the
amount of $224,426.36.
MONROE COUNTY MONEY MARKET INV., #06, in the amount
of $21,740.26.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #96-#97, in the amount of
$22,025.02. ----
CROSS KEY WATERWAY, #28, in the amount of $568.02.
#715 MARINERS HOSPITAL, #01, in the amount of
$3,721.65:--
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#716 PLANNING, ZONING, CODE ENFORCEMENT, #01-#03,
in the amount of $228,706.19. ----
Board approved Minutes of the following meetings of the
Board of County Commissioners: 12/20/85, 1/9/86, 1/10/86,
1/15/86, 1/16/86, 1/17/86, 1/23/86 (2), 1/24/86, 1/30/86
(2), 1/31/86, 2/6/86 (3), 2/7/86, 2/18/86 and 2/19/86 (2).
Board approved Monroe County Tourist Development Council
Expenditures in the total amount of $200,773.24 and Key West
Fishing Tournament expenses in the amount of $8,124.90.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning receipt
of unanticipated funds for Fiscal Year 1984-1985.
RESOLUTION NO. 050-1986
RESOLUTION NO. 051-1986
RESOLUTION NO. 052-1986
RESOLUTION NO. 053-1986
RESOLUTION NO. 054-1986
RESOLUTION NO. 055-1986
RESOLUTION NO. 056-1986
RESOLUTION NO. 057-1986
RESOLUTION NO. 058-1986
RESOLUTION ~ 059-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds
for Fiscal Year 1985-1986.
RESOLUTION NO. 060-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-ricorporated herein by
reference.
ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT
Airport
Board adopted the following Resolution approving and
authorizing execution of an Agreement by and between the
County of Monroe, Florida and Piedmont Aviation, Inc.
leasing space at the Key West International Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 061-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
and Chairman of the Board to approve and execute a Lease
Agreement by and between the County of Monroe, Florida and
Marathon Flying Club concerning aircraft shelter space at
the Marathon Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 062-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida to execute a Lease Agreement by and between
the County of Monroe, State of Florida, and Pinelog Village,
Inc. concerning hangar space at the Marathon Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 063-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida to execute a Sign Lease by and between the
County of Monroe, State of Florida, and the Casa Marina
regarding sign installation at the Key West International
Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 064-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Extension Service
Board adopted the following Resolution approving State of
Florida Department of Natural Resources Project Application
in re: Florida Boating Improvement Fund Project to repair
Channel Markers at Tavernier Creek, Oceanside, Monroe
County, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 065-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Building, Planning & Zoning
Board approved the request of Raison D'Etre for Variance to
the AICUZ Zone, Zoned 2A, 65-70 db, on Tract A, Section 4,
Porpoise Point Subdivision, Big Coppitt Key, as recorded in
Plat Book 5, Page 118 of the Public Records of Monroe
County, Florida; present zoning RU-4.
Board approved, per Staff recommendations and conditions,
the Application for Permit from Herbert W. Hodson for the
construction of a vertical concrete seawall which involves
the placement of fill below the Mean High Water Line on Lot
5, Block 2, Venetian Shores Subdivision, Plantation Key,
Zoned BU-l.
Municipal Service District
Board accepted the recommendation of Staff and awarded the
bid for the purchase of One Crawler Dozer to the low bidder,
DeWind Machinery, in the amount of $78,852.00.
Board accepted the recommendation of Staff and awarded the
bid for the purchase of One Front End Loader to the low
bidder, W. W. Williams Co., in the amount of $39,436.00.
Public Works
Board accepted the recommendation of Staff and awarded the
bid for the Key Largo Roads III Roadway Improvement Project
to the sole bidder, The Brewer Company of Florida, Inc., in
the amount of $78,763.00.
Emergency Services
Board accepted the recommendation of Staff and awarded the
bid for the Remount, Refurbishment And Modification of a
Type III Ambulance for Municipal Services Taxing District to
~he lowest responsible and qualified bidder, Aero Products
~orporation, in the total amount of $34,830.00.
Social Services
Board approved and authorized execution of a Consultant's
Contract by and between Monroe County and Barbara
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Millenbruch providing for nutrition consultation in the
Older Americans Act, Title III-C, Nutrition Program for the
period January 1, 1986 through December 31, 1986.
Board approved and authorized execution of Title III, C-l
(Congregate Meals Program) Contract #85-2-878 between Area
Agency on Aging for Dade & Monroe Counties/United Way of
Dade County, Inc. and Monroe County Board of
Commissioners-Homemakers for the Fiscal Year 1986.
Board approved and authorized execution of Title III, C-2
(Home-Delivered Meals Program) Contract #86-3-878 between
Area Agency on Aging for Dade & Monroe Counties/United Way
of Dade County, Inc. and Monroe County Board of
Commissioners-Homemakers for the Fiscal Year 1986.
Board approved and authorized ratification of an Agreement
by and between the County of Monroe and Paula Appel for
residency at Bayshore Manor.
Board approved and authorized ratification of an Agreement
by and between the County of Monroe and Letitia R. Chrow for
residency at Bayshore Manor.
Board approved and authorized ratification of an Agreement
by and between the County of Monroe and George S. Curry for
residency at Bayshore Manor.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Board granted permission to the Marathon Runners Club to
hold the Seven Mile Bridge Run on April 26, 1986.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board authorized the Legal Department to advertise for
Public Hearing a proposed Ordinance amending Section
19-216.3(A) of the Monroe County Code in order to allow the
sale of animal feed in BU-I-0 Districts; providing for
severability; providing for inclusion in the Monroe County
Code; providing for the repeal of all Ordinances or parts of
Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance; and providing
for an effective date.
Board granted the request for authorization to advertise for
a caterer for Bayshore Manor.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida to approve and execute an Agreement for
Baker Act Matching Funds by and between the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, and the Guidance
Clinic of the Upper Keys, Inc. for Baker Act services to be
rendered to the citizens of the Upper Keys, Monroe County,
Florida.
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RESOLUTION NO. 066-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-ricorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
and Chairman of the Board to execute a cancellation of
Agreement by and between Sexton Cove Estates, Inc. and the
County of Monroe, Florida in connection with an Agreement
entered into by the aformentioned parties dated January 14
1970. '
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RESOLUTION NO. 067-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved and authorized execution of the Letter of
Confirmation to Palm Beach Group regarding their engagement
by the Justice System Committee to perform systems con-
sulting and contract programming services in connection with
the implementation of the Monroe Country Automated Court
System Master Plan.
Board approved and authorized execution of the Community
Service Block Grant Agreement between the Florida Department
of Community Affairs and the County Commissioners, naming
the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys as subgrantees.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board authorized the payment of the sum of $648.00 to the
National Association of Counties to save General Revenue
Sharing.
Board adopted a Proclamation proclaiming March 9-15, 1986
as Guardian Ad Litem Week in Monroe County and commending
the Guaradian Ad Litem Program for the efforts to prevent
child abuse and neglect in Monroe County.
Board adopted a Proclamation proclaiming the Sailing Ship
"Wolf" as the flagship of the Conch Republic Navy.
Board adopted the following Resolution regarding sales tax
legislation.
RESOLUTION NO. 068-1986
See Rs. Book No. 49 which is lnCorporated herein by
reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT
Public Works
Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan
discussed the bids received on the Monroe County Justice
Building Project. Mr. Harris recommended that the Staff and
the Sheriff be allowed to negotiate with the low bidder,
Hewitt-Kier Construction, Inc. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
authorize the Staff, the Sheriff, and Post, Buckley, Schuh &
Jernigan to negotiate with the low bidder, Hewitt-Kier
Construction, Inc., on the Monroe County Justice Building
Project. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the Mayor to execute an
Amendment to the Traffic Enforcement Grant with the
Sheriff's Department. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT
Engineering
Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan
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discussed space needs of the Supervisor of Elections in
Marathon and Plantation Key. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
authorizing Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan to perform a
survey of the Marathon Government Center Property. Roll
call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner
Swift and seconded by Commissioner Stormont directing
Planning and Zoning Director Pattison and County
Administrator Lewin to discuss the use of the County's pro-
perty in Marathon with the appropriate State regulatory
agencies. Roll call vote was unanimous. Commissioner
Stormont discussed the need to proceed with the Capital
Improvements Bond Issue in the approxiate amount of
$6,000,000.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Mayor Harvey to call for a Special Meeting of
the Board of County Commissioners on March 17, 1986 at 9:30
a.m. in Key West to discuss the requirements of a bond issue
for public facilities' needs, results of the survey on the
Marathon Government Center Property, Mr. Pattison's space
requirements, the response of DER and DNR to the possible
use of the Marathon Government Center Property, and to
discuss space needs in general. Roll call vote was unani-
mous. Mayor Harvey also requested that Chief Judge Kirwan
be requested to appear at that meeting for his input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to also discuss the space requirements
of the Supervisor of Elections at Plantation Key at the
meeting called for March 17th. Motion carried unanimously.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Paul Stutsman addressed the Board concerning heli-
copter service. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman directing Planning and
Zoning Director Pattison, Airport Director Skelly, County
Administrator Lewin and Emergency Services Director Paros to
work with representatives proposing helicopter services, to
review the provisions in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
concerning this type of service, and to include discussions
with representatives of the Chambers of Commerce; said
meetings to include public notification. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Mayor Harvey directing Airport Director Skelly
to re-define the Key Largo Airport criteria in light of the
above helicopter service opportunities. Steve Gordon of FAA
addressed the Board. Roll call vote was unanimous.
BULK APPROVALS
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Building, Planning & Zoning
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve, per staff recommen-
dations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard
Ordinance of Preston Beech for the placement of a mobile
home below the 100-Year Flood Elevation and contiguous to
the surrounding mobile homes, which are not elevated to the
base flood elevation, on Lot 99, Block 2, Twin Lakes First
Addition, Bermuda Shores, Oldsmar Lane, Gordon Circle, Key
Largo; Zoned RU-5; Coastal Flood Zone V-16, Panel 0843C.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve, per staff recommen-
dations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard
Ordinance of Chester Bennett for the construction of a 40 x
25 enclosure below the 100-Year Flood Elevation under the
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existing building located on lot 1 and 12, Block 4, Rock
Harbor Estates, US #1, Grand and Almay Street, Key largo;
Zoned BU-2; Coastal Flood Zone A-16, Panel 1004C. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve, per staff recommen-
dations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard
Ordinance of Universal Brands, Inc. for the placement of a
beverage warehouse below the 100-Year Flood Elevation on lot
28, Tropic Island Ranchettes, Chapman Street, Big Pine Key;
Zoned BU-2-T; Coastal Flood Zone V-12, Panel 1536. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve, per staff recom-
mendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard
Ordinance of Paul H. Anderson, Jr. for the enclosure of a
stairway and an elevator/electric chair enclosure below the
100-Year Flood Elevation under the existing single-family
residence at lot 4 and 5, Block 8, Tropical Bay, 3rd
Addition, Killdeer lane, Big Pine Key; Zoned RU-1-M; Coastal
Flood Zone V-12. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve, per staff recommen-
dations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard
Ordinance of City Electric System for the proposed construc-
tion of a 24 x 50 building to be constructed below the
100-Year Flood Elevation on a parcel of land "C" and "B" in
part of Stock Island on Front Street; Zoned BU-3; Coastal
Flood Zone V-12, Panel 1728. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve, per staff recommen-
dations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard
Ordinance of Emilio Cruz for the enclosure of 187.5 square
feet of an existing gazebo at Tea Table Key, MM 80, Off US
#1, Matecumbe Key; Zoned GU; Coastal Flood Zone V-17, Panel
1118C. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
Motion carried.
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve, per staff recommen-
dations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard
Ordinance of Garvin Jones for the placement of a mobile home
below the 100-Year flood Elevation and contiguous to the
surrounding mobile homes which are not elevated to the base
flood elevation located on lot 8, Block 49, Sands, Avenue H,
Big Pine Key; Zoned RU-1 With Trailer Variance; Coastal
Flood Zone V-12, Panel 1536. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve, per staff recommen-
dations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard
Ordinance of George R. Maclean for the proposed construc-
tion of an additional 16 x 32 storage building for personal
use on lot 15, Block 4, Rainbow's Beach, State Road, Big
Torch Key; Zoned GU; Coastal Flood Zone D. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve, per staff recommen-
dations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard
Ordinance of Ted McGraw for the enclosure of 1275 square
feet for a proposed retail store below the 100-Year Flood
Elevation on Lots 10 and 11, Block 1, Ocean View, US #1, MM
82V2, Upper Matecumbe Key; Zoned BU-2; Coastal Flood Zone
V-17. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve, per staff recommen-
dations and contingent upon the passage of the new Flood
Hazard Ordinance, the Application for Variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance of Joseph Waitcus for the construction of a
1260 square foot enclosure of break-away construction below
the existing single-family residence at Lot 10, Block 8,
Marion Park, Coco Plum Road South, Key Largo; Zoned RU-1;
Coastal Flood Zone A-16. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to refund to St. Francis in the
Keys Episcopal Church, Big Pine Key, one-half of the
$2,500.00 fee paid for the major development review for
their project. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Engineering
Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan
discussed the hearing attended by himself and Acting Public
Works Director Dent Pierce concerning the D.O.T. 5-Year
Plan.
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Airport
Commissioner Swift discussed the proposed U. S.
Customs Service Lease for space at the Key West
International Airport. Motion was made by Commissioner
Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the
following Resolution approving and authorizing execution of
a Lease by and between the County of Monroe and the United
States Customs Service for office space at the Key West
International Airport with an amendment reducing the term of
the Lease to one year. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 069-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Building, Planning & Zoning
Director Pattison discussed small subdivisions of
land and the present requirement for platting. Motion was
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made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Fahrer to authorize the preparation of an amendment to the
Ordinance concerning subdivisions involving a minimum of
five acres or larger to be divided into two parcels for use
as single-family residences as it relates to major develop-
ment requirements and need for platting. During discussion,
Fred Tittle, attorney, addressed the Board concerning this
matter. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Mr. Pattison addressed the Board and requested
clarification from the Board concerning certain sections of
the Code relating to signs. Motion was made by Commissioner
Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to consider fif-
teen feet as the required set-back from rights-of-way for
signs. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift
directing Mr. Pattison not to accept any applications for
the electrification of signs as of the date and time of this
motion - March 7, 1986 at 11:30 a.m. Mr. Cooper addressed
the Board concerning this matter. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer directing the County
Attorney to proceed to obtain appropriate appraisals of the
value of existing billboards for the purpose of conducting a
referendum in November to authorize the purchase of said
billboards for their removal. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried. During discussion, Mr. Pattison was
directed not to consider the provisions of Section 19-93 of
the Code as controlling for set-back requirements for signs.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Swift that all Class B signs be considered a
principal use. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made
by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
that all Class B signs currently in place would be con-
sidered a conforming use as to size but not be allowed to be
expanded. Roll call vote was unanimous. The Board then
discussed a list of signs prepared by the staff, reflecting
their conforming and non-conforming status. Motion was made
by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
that if the three signs reflected on the attached list as
being non-conforming were so because the County had erred in
the permitting process, that they be allowed to be con-
sidered conforming uses. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer that, concerning the spacing require-
ments for signs, the more stringent provisions of either the
County Code or State Law will control. John Taylor of DOT
discussed this matter. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
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Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Motion carried.
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Municipal Service District
Director Charles Aguero discussed the Engagement
Letter proposed by the firm of Parks & Niles, P.A., C.P.A.'s
and Dennis M. Bishop, C.P.A., P.A., A Joint Venture, dated
March 4, 1986, concerning the audits of the Garbage
Franchisees. Fred Tittle, attorney representing some of the
Franchisees, addressed the Board concerning this matter.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to approve the Engagement Letter of
Parks & Niles, P.A., C.P.A. 's and Dennis M. Bishop, C.P.A.,
P.A., A Joint Venture, dated March 4, 1986, concerning the
audits of the Garbage Franchisees. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
Motion carried.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Library
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
approving and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to exe-
cute a Master Service Agreement by and between Brodart Co.
and the Monroe County Public Library. Motion carried unani-
mously.
RESOLUTION NO. 070-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
The Board recessed for lunch.
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The Board reconvened at 2:30 p.m. with all
Commissioners present. The Board recessed the Regular
Meeting.
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MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING DISTRICT #2
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
A meeting of the Board of Governors of Municipal
Service Taxing District #2 convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Fahrer, Commissioner Feiner,
Commissioner Freeman, and Mayor Harvey. Absent from the
meeting was Commissioner Radom. Also present were Danny L.
Kolhage, Clerk; Kermit Lewin, County Administrator; Lucien
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Proby, County Attorney; members of the Press and Radio; and
the general public.
Emergency Services Director Paros discussed the
Agreements between Special Taxing District #2 and the
Marathon Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Inc. for the purpose of
reimbursing volunteer firefighters. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
approve for a one-year period and if the Federal laws con-
cerning overtime requirements change, that it would be sub-
ject to revision. Roll call vote was unanimous.
The Board of Governors of District #2 adjourned.
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with
all Commissioners present.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
John Taylor of Florida DOT addressed the Board and
presented the 5-Year Work Program. No further action.
ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT
Municipal Service District
Director Aguero discussed the preparation of the
amended Municipal Service District's Budget and indicated
that additional funds would be divided between closure and
acquisition of land for landfill sites. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
approve the division of the additional funds in the
Municipal Service District between an appropriation for clo-
sure costs and one for acquisition of land for additional
landfills. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Aguero discussed with the Board the additional
tonnage of waste received during the current year.
The Board discussed waste impact fees. Motion was
made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to proceed immediately to develop an Ordinance on
waste impact fees prior to the effective date of the Land
Use Plan. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve a bill of Hazen and
Sawyer, Consulting Engineers, for their work done in connec-
tion with the Re-Funding Bond Issue in the amount of
$7,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve a bill of Hazen and
Sawyer, Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $2,000.00,
concerning the Rates Study. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to approve the renewal of the Contract
with Keys Armored Express, Inc. in the amount of $3,300.00
per year. Roll call vote was unanimous.
The Board then entered into discussion concerning
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the costs of collection of the waste assessments by the MSD
versus the Tax Collector. No further action.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Fahrer discussed the need to review
the proposed location of the electric poles along the Seven
Mile Bridge. Bill Martin, representing Community
Development Corporation, addressed the Board and opposed the
current location planned for the utility poles along the
Seven Mile Bridge. Bob Ernst of the Florida Keys Citizens
Coalition and the Middle Keys Citizens Association also
addressed the Board and opposed the location of the utility
poles. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
requesting that City Electric System relocate the
transmission tie line from transmission poles across the
Sevel Mile Bridge Channel to underwater cable or a bridge
sited location. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 071-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Frank Powell of the Highway Beautification Committee, Mayor
Mickey Feiner of Key Colony Beach, and Linda King, Secretary
to Community Development Corporation, all addressed the
Board concerning the location of the poles.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held to determine whether or
not improvements will be made on the boat ramp located at
Dodge Lake, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, and what the
future use of said ramp will be. Proof of publication was
entered into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner
Fahrer and seconded by Mayor Harvey to read by title only.
Motion carried unanimously. Bob Ernst, a property owner in
the area, opposed the repair of the boat ramp. Judy Sharp,
a property owner in the area, favored the repair. Peter
Jones and Louis Drakos addressed the Board concerning the
boat ramp. Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to proceed with the repairs of the
boat ramp at Dodge Lake. Roll call vote was unanimous.
A Public Hearing was then held on a proposed
Ordinance repealing the current Sections 6-177 through 6-194
of the Monroe County Code; creating new Sections 6-177
through 6-197; providing a legislative purpose; providing
for definitions; adopting the Federal Emergency Management
Agency Maps showing Areas of Special Flood Hazard; requiring
certain information from Building Permit Applicants desiring
to build in Areas of Special Hazard; providing for certain
construction standards for structures erected in those
zones; providing for duties and responsibilities of the
Director of Planning, Building and Zoning in regard to
construction within such Special Flood Hazard Zones; pro-
viding for rules of interpretation of district boundary
~- lines; providing for variances in certain circumstances from
the application of this Article; providing for appeals of
administrative decisions made under this Article; providing
that the requirements of this Article shall be cumulative to
all other existing laws and ordinances touching on any
construction in Areas of Special Flood Hazard and not pre-
emptive; providing for compliance; repealing special laws in
c~n~lict with this Article to the extent of conflict; pro-
vldlng for Grandfathering; providing for a prohibition on
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basements and for certain below floor uses; providing for
severability; 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 Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to read by title only. Motion carried
unanimously. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous
with Commissioner Swift not present.
ORDINANCE NO. 004-1986
See Ord. Book No. 11 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 034-1985 pertaining to the use of
fireworks in Monroe County, Florida, by amending Section 2
of Ordinance No. 034-1985; 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 pro-
viding for an effective date. Proof of publication was
entered into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner
Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to read by title
only. Motion carried unanimously. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the Ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 005-0986
See Ord. Book No. 11 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT
Building, Planning & Zoning
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to approve the request for Building Permit
fees waiver from Clinton and Juanita LeBaron for low income
housing at 41st Street and Gulf, Marathon (known as the
Marathon Rock Apartments) and request the other agencies to
waive any additional fees as well as garbage assessments,
fees for the application for the necessary zoning change,
and any other County fees, subject to the owners signing an
agreement concerning the Federal Subsidy. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
Motion carried.
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve, per staff recommen-
dations and conditions, the Application For Permit of Manuel
Oria for the construction of a boatbasin which involves
extending navigable waters at Lots 29 and 30, Block 14,
Ocean Shores Subdivision, Key Largo; zoned RU-1. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
Commissioner Stormont and the Board discussed the
cost overruns on Mr. Siemon's contract with the County for
services concerning the Land Use Plan. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
authorize County Administrator Lewin to negotiate with Mr.
Siemon concerning the payment of the cost overruns. Motion
carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator Lewin discussed proposals for
computer equipment for the Tourist Development Council. He
advised the Board that he had received two proposals: one
from Key West Computer Center, Inc. in the amount of
$3,999.00 and the other from Computer City in the amount of
$7,043.19. He recommended the lower proposal. Motion was
made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner
Swift to approve the proposal of Key West Computer Center,
Inc. in the amount of $3,999.00 plus the cost of a printer.
Motion carried unanimously.
Sandy Higgs of Keys Advertising & Marketing
discussed a Lease with the School Board for space at Harris
School for the storage of brochures. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
adopt the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor and
Chairman of the Board to execute a Business Lease by and
between The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, and
Monroe County, Florida for the purpose of leasing one room
at Harris School to be used by the Tourist Development
Council for storage purposes in the amount of $183.75 per
month.
RESOLUTION NO. 072-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which fs-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Mrs. Higgs discussed the use of a fictitious name
by the TDC. This matter was referred to the County
Attorney.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to add to the Agenda additional TDC
bills. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
approve payment of additional TDC expenditures in the amount
of $24,074.16. Motion carried unanimouSly.
COMMISSIONERS. ITEMS
Commissioner Freeman then proceeded to nominate
Marie Grosshuesch of Hawks Cay to the Tourist Development
Council to fill the unexpired term of John Russo. Roll call
vote on the nomination was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
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Nomination was accepted.
Commissioner Freeman also nominated Charles
Schafstall as his appointment to the Parks Board. Roll call
vote on the nomination was unanimous.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Lewin discussed the current insurance proposals
and the problem concerning cancellation of the County's
liability coverage. Frank MacPherson of Porter-Allen
Insurance Company addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
approve the acceptance of an insurance package from
Porter-Allen for the Board's Liability and Umbrella Coverage
in the amount of $473,787.00 which would include a
$500,000.00 Umbrella Liability Limit until the MSD can be
transferred to a separate policy. Roll call vote was unani-
mous.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on proposed Supplemental
Budget Amendments to the Monroe County Tourist Development
Council for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 1985 and
ending September 30, 1986. Proof of publication was entered
into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to read by title only.
Motion carried unanimously. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following Resolution con-
cerning Supplemental Budget. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 073-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-,ocorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve payment of a bill from
Stephens, Lynn, Chernay & Klein in the amount of $81.90 for
legal services rendered on behalf of the County in re
Landrian Ashe v. Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve payment of a bill from
Christensen Reporting in the amount of $35.00 in connection
with the School Funding case. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to approve The District School Board's
new lease rate of $177.00 per month for Room 224 at Truman
School. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve payment in the amount of
$2,250.00 to Gene Gracer, MAl Appraiser, for work on the
property adjacent to Jackson Square. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve payment of the following
bills from Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan:
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Invoice #11498 in the amount of $ 2,985.41
Invoice #12054 in the amount of $ 2,612.28
Invoice #11499 in the amount of $ 6,596.06
Invoice #12055 in the amount of $ 9,967.78
Invoice #10373 in the amount of $ 1,000.00
Invoice #12056 in the amount of $28,537.53
Invoice #12057 in the amount of $ 4,258.15
~""~... carried unanimously.
Motion
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to approve payment in the amount of
$167.88 to Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey,
Crosland & Bramnick, P.A. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve final payment to
Construction and Repair Specialists of Florida, Inc. in the
amount of $11,300.00 for repairs performed at West Martello
Tower.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer
by Commissioner Swift to approve payment in the
$4,400.00 to Lane Kendig, Inc. for professional
rendered in connection with the Computer Study.
carried unanimously.
and seconded
amount of
services
Motion
Mr. Lewin advised the Board that he had two propo-
sals for paving the area in back of the water tanks leased
from the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority: one from Jette
Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $11,500.00; and the
other from Frank Keevan & Son, Inc. in the amount of
$10,700.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the proposal of
Frank Keevan & Son, Inc. in the amount of $10,700.00 for
paving the area at Jackson Square in back of the water tanks
leased from the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Lewin advised the Board that he was in
possession of two proposals for the purchase of two station
wagons - one to be used by William Wagner, Civil Defense
Director, and the other to be used by Reggie Paros,
Emergency Services Director. The proposals received were:
Duncan Ford - $24,295.98 for two 1986 Ford LTD Station
Wagons; and $21,753.00 under the Florida State Contract for
the same vehicles. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the purchase
of two 1986 Ford LTD Station Wagons for the State Contract
price of $21,753.00 for use by the Civil Defense Director
and the Emergency Services Director. Motion carried unani-
mously.
The Board discussed repairs to Loop Road. Motion
was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Fahrer to appropriate the sum of $13,000.00 to $15,000.00
for the purpose of filling the potholes on Loop Road with
fill to be provided at no charge by the Department of the
Interior. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
Motion carried.
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
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Mr. Lewin discussed proposals received for a
Management Study. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer
and seconded by Commissioner Swift to postpone this matter.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift authorizing County Administrator Lewin
to proced to block the entrance of Harry Road near Jewfish
Creek Bridge on Key Largo and to use the fill, subject to
conveyance of said road from Florida DOT to Monroe County.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to confirm the appointment of
Charles Dent Pierce as Public Works Director at a salary of
$30,000.00 per year, effective March 17, 1986. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
Public Works
Public Works Director Pierce discussed the needed
repair of catch basins on County roads in the Stock Island
and Key West areas. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman authorizing Post,
Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan to provide cost estimates for the
design and repair of the catch basins. Motion carried una-
nimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman authorizing Post, Buckley, Schuh &
Jernigan, the County Attorney and the County Clerk to review
the necessity for a Revenue Anticipation Note for repair
work at the Card Sound Bridge facility in light of the pro-
visions of HR-3838 and to proceed with the repair work
accordingly. Motion carried unanimously.
Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan then
briefly discussed the proposal to relocate Card Sound Road
and C-905.
Emergency Services
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to approve and authorize execution of
an Agreement by and between the Board of County Commis-
sioners acting as the Board of Governors of Special Taxing
District No. I-A and the Stock Island Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc. for the purpose of reimbursing volunteer
firefighters. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to approve and authorize execution of
an Agreement by and between the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of Special
Taxing district No. I-B and the Big Coppitt Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc. for the purpose of reimbursing volunteer
firefighters. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to approve and authorize execution of
an Agreement by and between the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of Special
Taxing District No. l-C and the Sugarloaf Key Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc. for the purpose of reimbursing volunteer
firefighters. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
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Commissioner Stormont to approve and authorize execution of
an Agreement by and between the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of Special
Taxing District No. 1-D and the Big Pine Key Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc. for the purpose of reimbursing volunteer
firefighters. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to approve and authorize execution of
an Agreement by and between the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of Special
Taxing District No.3 and the Conch Key Volunteer Fire
Department & Rescue Squad, Inc. for the purpose of reim-
bursing volunteer firefighters. Roll call vote was unani-
mous.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to approve and authorize execution of
an Agreement by and between the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of Special
Taxing District No. 4-A and the Layton Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc. for the purpose of reimbursing volunteer
firefighters. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to approve and authorize execution of
an Agreement by and between the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of Special
Taxing District No. 4-B and the Islamorada Volunteer Fire,
Ambulance & Rescue Corps, Inc. for the purpose of reim-
bursing volunteer firefighters. Roll call vote was unani-
mous.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to approve and authorize execution of
an Agreement by and between the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of Special
Taxing District No.5 and the Tavernier Volunteer Fire
Department and Ambulance Corps, Inc. for the purpose of
reimbursing volunteer firefighters. Roll call vote was una-
nimous.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to approve and authorize execution of
an Agreement by and between the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of Special
Taxing District No.6 and the Key Largo Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc. for the purpose of reimbursing volunteer
firefighters. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Rob Wolfe, Assistant County Attorney, discussed the
new jail facility in Jackson Square and advised the Board
that the County Attorney's office was recommending partial
acceptance of the building for the use of the exercise area
on the roof and that the contractor be paid the balance due
him with the exception of a hold-back of $50,000.00. Motion
--- was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner
Swift to approve the partial acceptance of the Monroe County
Jail Addition in Jackson Square for the purpose of the use
of the exercise area on the roof and authorizing the payment
to the contractor of all amounts due him with the exception
of $50,000.00 to be held as a retainage. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Wolfe also advised the Board of a potential
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channel allocation which may interfere with the Translator
System.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to authorize the Legal Department to
advertise a proposed Ordinance declaring a moratorium, with
a sunset of one hundred twenty days, on new freshwater wells
in a certain section of the unincorporated area of Monroe
County; 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. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following
Resolution setting date, time and place for Public Hearing
for proposed abandonment of a portion of Bow Road, Sugarloaf
KOA Kampground, Monroe County, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 074-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-ricorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following Resolution
requiring the posting of a Five Thousand Dollar ($5,000.00)
Bond for clean-up purposes which shall apply to carnivals
and open-air transient public attractions in Monroe County,
amended to include all carnivals and public attractions.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 075-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to approve and exe-
cute an Agreement by and between the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida and the Guidance
Clinic of the Upper Keys, Inc. in connection with funding
for mental health care services for the citizens of the
Upper Keys, Monroe County, Florida. Motion carried unani-
mously.
RESOLUTION NO. 076-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-ricorporated herein by
reference.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
approving an Employment Agreement by and between Monroe
County Fine Arts Council and Bakardjiev and Associates to
provide a General Director for said Council.
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RESOLUTION NO. 077-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
Motion carried.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
reaffirming the intent of the County Commission in con-
tinuing the moratorium created by Ordinance No. 033-1985.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 078-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to provide that July 15th will be
the expiration date of the moratorium. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Motion carried.
COMMISS lONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Harvey discussed benches at Matecumbe Beach.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to approve the County providing lumber
for three tables for the roads which terminate at Matecumbe
Beach with cooperation of the neighbors in the surrounding
area for appropriate clean-up. Motion carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Swift discussed setbacks on two-story
buildings. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to provide Board clarifica-
tion that if an addition to a building is one story, that it
can be built to a seven and one-half foot setback. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissionr Swift
Mayor Harvey
Motion carried.
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
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Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt a Proclamation honoring
Leonard "Mike" Warren for forty years of service. Motion
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Swift discussed the proposed Higgs
Beach Project and the operation as it relates to beer, wine
and liquor consumption on the premises. The Board decided
to advertise the specifications which would be silent as to
beer, wine and liquor usages.
Commissioner Swift discussed the need to hire advi-
sors to assist the County in Tallahassee concerning legisla-
tion to support the Land Use Plan. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
authorize the County Attorney to advertise an Ordinance
which would authorize expenditures for the purpose of hiring
advisors to represent Monroe County in Tallahassee con-
cerning the Land Use Plan. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Motion carried.
Commissioner Fahrer made a report concerning the
meeting with the Board of Adjustment.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to authorize 2' x 31 black and
white signs as business signs at Harry Harris Park to
reflect the business support of the recreation activities at
the Park. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following Resolution
requesting the United States Government to keep "Fat Albert"
The Blimp permanently stationed in his current location.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 079-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
The Board discussed the need for a Grants Writer
and referred the matter to County Administrator Lewin.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to adopt a Proclamation designating
March 8, 1986 as Governor Bob Graham Day. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to adopt a Proclamation designating
March 9, 1986 as Senator Paula Hawkins Day. Motion carried
unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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