03/21/1986 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Friday, March 21, 1986
Key West
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 John Stormont, Commissioner Ed Swift, and
Mayor Pro Tem Alison Fahrer. It was announced that
Commissioner William Freeman was on vacation and Mayor
Wilhelmina Harvey was home ill. 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.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve the following
items by unanimous consent:
BULK APPROVALS
Board approved payment of the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
FINE & FORFEITURE EXPENDITURES
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Richard
Hellmann, Ph.D., in the amount of $325.00; John P.
Mihalovich, Ph.D., in the amount of $125.00; Tanju T.
Mishara, Ph.D., in the amount of $300.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, L. E. Brown, in the
amount of $350.00; Jeffrey B. Meyer, in the amount of
$137.50; Henry Lee Morgenstern, in the amount of $300.00.
OTHER EXPENSES AND COSTS, State of Florida, in the
amount of $476.95.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $969.85; Robert Fazio, in the
amount of $1,431.05; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount
of $105.00; Helen L. Hardy and Associates, Inc., in the
amount of $323.00; Terry Moran, in the amount of $1,017.50.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Manuel J. Marcial, in
the amount of $105.00; Osana Nodal, in the amount of $25.00.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Florida Keys Memorial Hospital
(re Darene Cahill), in the amount of $100.00.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Regular Witness Fees, in the
amount of $155.00; Auto Allowance and Travel, in the amount
of $1,159.50.
Board approved the following Warrants:
WARRANTS
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #48104-#48652, in the amount
of $745,107.90.
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GENERAL REVENUE FUND, Boulevard Bank, #152, in the
amount of $219,248.91.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, Marathon Bank, #59, in the
amount of $4,037.29.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, First American Bank, .59, in
the amount of $3,830.00.
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, '213, in the
amount of $20,465.67:-
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, .477-#478, in the amount of
$858,823.~ -
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #341-'343, in
the amount of $10,044.40.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #391-#392, in the amount of
$136,802.~ - ----
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #324-#325, in the amount of
$2l,694.0~ ---
MSD, Marine Bank, Marathon, #755, in the amount of
$48,403.7S:-
MSD, Boulevard Bank, Summerland Key, #23, in the
amount of $21,785.73.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #167, in the amount of $795.10.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, #131-#133, in the amount of
$1,472.36. ----
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE, #121-#122, in the
amount of $115,679.76.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, #118, in the amount of
$807.92.
WORKMENS COMPENSATION, #1812-#1825, in the amount
of $13,987.55.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #234-#238, in the
amount of $30,589.05.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #98, in the amount of $6,564.68.
CROSS KEY WATERWAY, .29, in the amount of $91.22.
#715 MARINERS HOSPITAL, #02, in the amount of
$1,639.70:---
#716 PLANNING, ZONING, BUILDING, CODE ENFORCEMENT,
#04, in the amount of $18,096.34.
Board approved payment of $450.00 to Lopez Funeral Home for
the Pauper Burial of Ediberta DeValle.
Board approved, per staff recommendations, the Application
for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Capt. Jerry
Hill for the enclosure of crawl space below the building on
Lot 16, Block 5, Geiger Mobile Homes, Tamarac Park, Geiger
Key; Zoned BU-l; Coastal Flood Zone A-lO, Panel 1733.
Board approved, per staff recommendations, the Application
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for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Porpoise Point
Estates, Inc. for the enclosure of 1120 square feet of
break-away construction below each unit, total of 16 units
for Phase I, on Tract B, Porpoise Point Estates, US #1 and
Jade Drive, Big Coppitt Key; Zoned BU-2 and RU-4; Coastal
Flood Zone A-lO.
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Board approved, per staff recommendations, the Application
for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of George J.
Thoman, for the placement of a trailer below the 100-Year
Flood Elevation and contiguous to the surrounding mobile
homes which are not elevated to the base flood elevation on
Lot 1, Block 51, SANDS, Corner of 3rd street and Avenue I,
Big Pine Key; Zoned RU-l with a trailer variance; Coastal
Flood Zone V-12, Panel 1537.
ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT
Airport
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 Five 66666 Cab
Company, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 082-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Regarding Marathon Airport AIP-05 Runway and Lighting
Project, per recommendation of the Airport Director, Board
approved final payment to W. T. Enterprises in the amount of
$6,436.83 and final payment to The Brewer Company of
Florida, Inc. in the amount of $58,902.10.
Building, Planning ~ Zoning
Board approved refund in the amount of $4.50 to P. E.
Phillips inasmuch as the Land Use Plan Maps ordered and paid
for by him were never received.
Personnel
Board approved payment of two invoices dated February 1,
1986 and March 1, 1986 in the amounts of $450.00 and
$337.50, respectively, to Risk Control Associates, Inc. for
services rendered.
Municipal Service District
BoardadoPted the following Resolution approving and
authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute an Addendum
to Franchise Agreement by and between the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, and Bland Disposal
Service, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 083-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving and
authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute an Addendum
to Franchise Agreement by and between the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, and Island Disposal
Company, Inc.
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RESOLUTION NO. 084-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving and
authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute an Addendum
to Franchise Agreement by and between the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, and Keys Sanitary
Service.
RESOLUTION NO. 085-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving and
authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute an Addendum
to Franchise Agreement by and between the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, and Marathon
Garbage Service.
RESOLUTION NO. 086-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving and
authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute a Franchise
Agreement by and between the Board of County Commissioners
of the Municipal Service District and Baltuff Disposal
Service, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 087-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving and
authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute a Franchise
Agreement by and between the Board of County Commissioners
of Municipal Service District and Waste Management of
Florida, Inc. d/b/a Florida Disposal Company.
RESOLUTION NO. 088-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving and
authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute a Franchise
Agreement by and between the Board of County Commissioners
of the Municipal Service District and Ocean Reef Club, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 089-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Civil Defense
Board adopted the following Resolution approving and
authorizing execution of Agreement i86EM-40-ll-54-l0-036 by
and between the State of Florida Department of Community
Affairs and Monroe County pertaining to emergency management
assistance.
RESOLUTION NO. 090-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Extension Service
Board granted authorization to advertise for bids on the
following projects: Vaca Cut - Gulfside; Ramrod Key
Approach; Hammer Point Harbor Entrance; and Marathon Park
Channel.
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Social Services
Board approved and authorized execution of an Agreement by
and between the Board of County Commissioners and Anita
Sallas for the purpose of nutrition consultation in the
Older Americans Act, Title III-C, Nutrition Program for
1986.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board approved payment of invoices totaling $600.00 to Karl
Beckmeyer, Attorney, for professional services rendered in
connection with the following cases: Friends of the
Everglades v. Monroe County, State of Florida v. Franque,
State of Florida v. Smith, and state of Florida v. Romero.
Board granted authorization to advertise for Public Hearing
a proposed Ordinance regarding the 9ll/Stand Alone Automatic
Identification Emergency Service System in Monroe County.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida to execute a Letter of Intent by and bet-
ween Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company and the
County of Monroe, State of Florida, concerning the implemen-
tation of the Enhanced 9ll/Stand Alone Automatic
Identification Emergency Service System in Monroe County,
Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 091-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida to execute an Addendum to Lease pertaining
to the Lease entered into on the 7th day of February, 1986,
by and between Harry E. and Elvira F. Mahoney and the Board
of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 092-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board adopted the following Resolution expressing Monroe
County's gratitude to Jack Horkheimer for the activities
in which he is engaged concerning the viewing of Halley's
Comet.
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RESOLUTION NO. 093-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board postponed for two weeks consideration of a Resolution
to strive for Federal Revenue Sharing Funds.
Board postponed for two weeks discussion concerning the
purchase of Truman School through substantial income rental.
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Motion carried unanimously.
ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT
Building, Planning ~ Zoning
Director Charles Pattison discussed the final
contract payment to Charles Siemon in accordance with the
provisions of the State Grant. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
authorize the final payment to Siemon, Larsen & Purdy pur-
suant to the terms of the state Grant. Motion carried una-
nimously.
Mr. Pattison discussed the occupational license
permitting process and the required Health Department review
of sewage systems in connection with business property.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to refer this matter to Director
Pattison, County Administrator Lewin, County Attorney Proby,
Building Official Herman and Tax Collector Knight, and to
temporarily suspend enforcement of Section 19-123 of the
Code until further study can be made. Motion carried una-
nimously.
Director Pattison then discussed the Landings of
Largo Project. Dorr Foxx of the Building Department also
discussed the Project and changes made to the plan of the
Project. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer to schedule a hearing on the changes
made to the Project for the next Commission meeting and to
notify all interested parties. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
Mr. Pattison discussed Impact Fees and a draft of
an Ordinance which had been prepared by Mr. Siemon and
referred to the County. Motion was made by Commissioner
Swift and seconded by Commissioner Stormont directing Mr.
Pattison to work with the County Attorney and prepare a pro-
posed Impact Fee Ordinance for advertisement. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Pattison discussed the proposed relocation of
Zoning Board meetings to Key Colony Beach. No action was
taken.
Engineering
Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Shuh & Jernigan
discussed negotiations with the low bidder on the Monroe
County Justice Building Project, Hewitt-Kier. He advised
the Board that the revised low bid was now $1,620,000.00.
Sheriff Freeman addressed the Board and indicated that he
could provide out of his current year's budget the sum of
approximately $300,000.00 to be used towards the additional
cost of the Criminal Justice Building. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
approve the low bid of $1,620,000.00 and award the contract
for the Criminal Justice Building to Hewitt-Kier
Construction, Inc. with the Sheriff producing the short-fall
between the current appropriated amount for that facility
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and the contract price out of excess fees from the Fiscal
Year 1985-1986. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer directed County Administrator
Lewin to meet with City officials concerning the possible
exemption of County property from proposed height limita-
tions.
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Building, Planning ~ Zoning
Director Pattison discussed the Mobile Home
Ordinance and requested clarification of some of the provi-
sions of that Ordinance. During conversation, the Board
agreed that the provisions of the Ordinance pertained to
replacement only. The Board discussed a proposed workshop
concerning the Mobile Home Ordinance provisions. Motion was
made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Stormont to call for a Workshop on the Mobile Home Ordinance
on April 4, 1986 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Plantation
Key. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer to adopt the following Resolution
amending Resolution No. 027-1986 to provide that "All per-
mitted and authorized uses of BU-l and BU-2 Districts shall
be permitted in BU-3 Districts." Motion carried unani-
mously.
RESOLUTION NO. 094-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Airport
Jack Murray, principal of Island City Flying
Service, addressed the Board concerning a renewal of the
lease and work that they propose to do at their facility at
Key West International Airport. This matter was referred to
Airport Director Art Skelly and staff for further recommen-
dations.
Building, Planning ~ zoning
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to authorize the advertisment for
Public Hearing of a proposed Ordinance regarding a $250.00
non-refundable building application fee. Motion carried
unanimously.
Airport
Bruce Ritson of Maxi-Taxi, Airport Director Art
Skelly, and the Board discussed the rules of operation of
the taxi services at the Key West International Airport.
After considerable discussion, this matter was referred to
the Airport Director to produce written rules of operation.
Commissioner Swift discussed the Conch Flyer
Restaurant and the request for beautification of an area
adjacent to the restaurant. John Richman, representing the
Conch Flyer, addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
authorize the Conch Flyer Restaurant to beautify and improve
the area next to the restaurant and that the representatives
of the Conch Flyer work with Airport Director Art Skelly to
accomplish this. Motion carried unanimously.
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Social Services
Director Louis LaTorre discussed reductions in some
of the Federal programs due to the Gramm-Rudman Act and
notices received from the Area Agency on Aging for Dade and
Monroe Counties. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer to appropriate the sum
of $13,4S8.00 from Contingency for the period of April 1
through September 30 of 1985-1986 to meet any short-falls
due to operation of the Gramm-Rudman Act and based upon the
notices received by the Area Agency on Aging and $4,496.00 fran
next year's budget.. :Mel I.eavitt addressed the Board. Roll call vote was
unanirrous.
Building, Planning ~ zoning
Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer discussed the procedure for
having a zoning change on County property at Plantation Key.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to postpone this matter. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer discussed the HRS rule on
experimental septic systems in transitional wetlands and
opposed this practice.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to amend the Board's previous
motion and call for a Workshop on the Mobile Home Ordinance
at 6:30 p.m. and a Workshop on the new HRS rules concerning
experimental septic systems in wetlands at 7:30 p.m. on
April 4th at Plantation Key Government Center. Motion
carried unanimously.
Personnel
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve classification of the
following fifteen positions for the Planning, Building and
Zoning Department: one Capital Improvements Coordinator; one
Environmental Resources Coordinator; one Land Use
Coordinator; three Building Coordinators; one Planning
Coordinator; one Contractor Licensing Aide; three Building
Aides; three Building Clerks; one zoning Clerk. Motion
carried unanimously.
Building, Planning ~ Zoning
Director Pattison discussed the work his office was
doing in making copies of the Land Use Plan.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
C. B. McHugh discussed sponging in the Keys and
gave a report on activities currently underway towards
changing the existing law concerning the diving for sponges
in Monroe County. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to authorize Commissioner
Swift to bring a Resolution concerning the diving for
sponges in Monroe County back to the Board for its con-
sideration in two weeks. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT
Municipal Service District
MSD Director Aguero discussed the bids received for
MSD and recommended that the bid be awarded to The
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Porter-Allen Company, as it was the only bid to meet speci-
fications. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to award the bid for MSD
insurance to The Porter-Allen Company at the following pre-
miums:
Buildings, Contents and Machinery
Contractors Equipment
Electronic Data Processing Equipment
Public Employees Blanket Bond
Comprehensive Crime
$19,999.00
$10,995.00
$ 1,088.00
$ 1,017.00
$ 140.00
Motion carried unanimously.
Extension Service
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner stormont to reconsider the Board's previous
action concerning the Dodge Lake Boat Ramp repairs. Motion
carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift
and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to conduct a re-
hearing concerning repairs to the Dodge Lake Boat Ramp at
the next Marathon meeting, with proper notice to all
interested parties. Motion carried unanimously.
Emergency Services
Director Reggie Paros made a report to the Board
concerning the status of the Islamorada Ambulance Service
and the lack of qualified volunteers. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
direct Emergency Services Director Paros to proceed to pro-
vide basic life support for District 4-A and 4-B with four
paid EMT/Drivers through the end of the current fiscal year.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney Proby discussed the New Jail
Facility. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to accept the New Jail
Facility and also to approve a Change Order to the Contract
to provide for the modification of the locking system and
additional razor wire in the total amount of $5,653.00 and
also require a letter from the Sheriff as concerns his
request for the change in the locking system. Motion
carrried unanimously.
The Board recessed for lunch.
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The Board reconvened at 2:37 p.m.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
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Sheriff Freeman and County Attorney Proby discussed
the New Jail Facility. The Sheriff advised the Commission
that he would proceed to occupy the New Jail Facility prior
to the modification of the locking system but that the
Board should be aware that in the unlikely event of total
loss of power, a serious security situation might exist.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Stormont discussed the reported intent
of the Cable Franchisee in Monroe County to use the cable
signal for resale. County Attorney Proby made a report to
the Board concerning his recent trip to Washington, D.C.
concerning the possible issuance of a license on a channel
which might interfere with the Translator System. Frank
Shortman of the Translator Board discussed the County's need
to exercise its option to purchase the System and recom-
mended that the County exercise that option. Motion was
made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner
Swift that the County exercise its option to purchase the
Translator System according to the provisions of the
Lease-Purchase Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
extending the moratorium on major developments permitted
under Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of Monroe County,
and amending Ordinance Nos. 025-1983, 015-1984, 029-1984,
009-1985 and 033-1985; to provide for an extension of the
provisions of the aforesaid Ordinance No. 025-1983,
Ordinance No. 015-1984, Ordinance No. 029-1984, Ordinance
No. 009-1985 and Ordinance No. 033-1985 until July 15, 1986
or until the Land Use Plan is adopted and made effective,
whichever occurs first; concerning those major development
applications that have received preliminary approval as per
Chapter 6 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances as of this
date; giving reasons and the cause for an extension of said
moratorium; stating why it is needed and necessary; pro-
viding for the length of time for said extension of the
moratorium and providing for the steps taken to alleviate
said condition; providing for certain exceptions of applica-
tions which have received preliminary approval for develop-
ment under Chapter 6, Article VII, of the Monroe County
Code; providing that no application which has not received
preliminary approval shall be processed and no new applica-
tions for major development shall be accepted; providing for
certain exceptions to said Ordinance; providing for the
severability of each and every provision hereof; providing
for the repeal of any Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing that said Ordinance shall
become part of the Code of Ordinances of Monroe County,
Florida; providing for an effective date hereof; and pro-
viding for the ratification of any restrictions and/or mora-
toriums heretofore approved. Proof of publication was
entered into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner
Swift and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to read by title
only. Motion carried unanimously. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to continue to the next Public
Hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator Lewin discussed the request
from Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority to meet with the Board
concerning modifications to the water supply system for the
purpose of providing enhanced fire protection capabilities.
The Board discussed a possible meeting with Florida Keys
Aqueduct Authority on Thursday, April 3, 1986, at 3:00 p.m.
and this meeting date and time would be confirmed by Mr.
Lewin.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
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by Commissioner Stormont to approve payment of bills from
Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan in the amounts of
$46,500.00; $2,042.89; and $22,047.99. Motion carried una-
nimously.
Mr. Lewin discussed the Hog's Breath 1000 Hobie Cat
Race and their request to use Switlik Beach on May 17th from
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem
Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to approve the
use of Switlik Beach on May 17th from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00
p.m. for the Hog's Breath 1000 Hobie Cat Race. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer
Yes
No
Yes
Motion carried.
Mr. Lewin discussed the intention of Florida
Department of Transportation to install fifty-three street
lights on North Roosevelt Boulevard and the City's response
that the County should be responsible for the payment of the
electric bills to support those lights in an approximate
amount of $10,000.00 per year. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift to approve the request. During
discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift to postpone this matter. Motion died for
lack of a second. Motion was then made by Mayor Pro Tem
Fahrer to direct County Administrator Lewin to question the
City about a joint participation of the City and County for
payment of the cost of electricity for the lights. During
discussion, motion was withdrawn. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer to
postpone. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board directed Mr. Lewin to revise the survey
on street lights in light of safety, crime and the con-
siderations of US #1.
Commissioner Stormont advised the Board of the
resignation of Marsha Gordon from the Handicapped Committee
and nominated Patty Anderson to serve in her place. Motion
was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Stormont to accept with regret the resignation of Marsha
Gordon from the Handicapped Committee and to appoint Patty
Anderson to serve as her replacement. Motion carried unani-
mously.
The County Administrator advised the Board that he
had received bids for the advertisement of the delinquent
personal and real property tax roll as follows:
The Key West Citizen
The Keynoter
$1.15 per line
$1.20 per line
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Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Fahrer to approve the proposal from The Key West
Citizen for the advertisment of the delinquent real and per-
sonal property tax roll at $1.15 per line. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney Proby discussed the Translator
channel allocation problem and his recent visit to
Washington, D.C. to investigate the matter. He advised the
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Board that Mr. Mullen, the attorney representing the County
before the FCC concerning the Translator, was the same
attorney representing the group in Miami seeking to obtain a
channel allocation which would interfere with the Translator
System. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to cancel the retainer with
the firm of Mullen, Connor & Rhyne for the Translator
System. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made
by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Swift
to authorize the County Attorney to proceed with discussions
with Mr. Cohen as to any potential conflicts with the
Translator channel allocation and possible solutions.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Proby advised the Board that the County had
received a $15,000.00 settlement from the Errors and
Omissions policy concerning the Bizjak case.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer to adopt the following Resolution
setting date, time and place for Public Hearing for proposed
abandonment of a portion of Third Lane located in Winston
Waterways, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 095-1986
See Res. Book No. 49 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY CLERK
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer to grant the request of the Tax
Collector and approve the issuance of duplicate Tax Sale
Certificates - Numbers 1935, 1936 and 1985 - for the year
1985 inasmuch as said Certificates had been stolen from the
owner. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer discussed an amendment to the
Occupational License Ordinance to provide for the issuance
or re-issuance of occupational licenses only upon presen-
tation of evidence of payment of MSD charges. This matter
was referred to the County Attorney.
Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer called for a meeting con-
cerning Capital Improvements needs for Thursday, April 3rd,
at 9:00 a.m. at 310 Fleming Street, Key West.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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