04/18/1986 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Friday, April 18, 1986
Marathon
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners convened on the above date at the
Marathon Sub-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.
The Board proceeded to discuss additions and
corrections to the Agenda. Motion was made by Commissioner
Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the
additions and corrections to the Agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to approve the following items by una-
nimous consent:
BULK APPROVALS
Board approved payment of the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
FINE & FORFEITURE EXPENDITURES
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, James R. Keller, in the
amount of $800.00; William Kuypers, in the amount of
$731.25.
OTHER EXPENSES AND COSTS, Louis J. Spallone, Clerk,
in the amount of $300.00:--
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $875.15; Florida Keys Reporting,
in the amount of $82.40; Terry Moran, in the amount of
$639.00.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Gladys Aldrich, in the
amount of $90.00; Juan Borges, in the amount of $90.00; Irma
Lopez de Pugh, in the amount of $50.00; Humberto Jimenez, in
the amount of $265.00; M. J. Marcial, in the amount of
$55.00; Maria Sardina, in the amount of $30.00; Norma Scott,
in the amount of $50.00.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Regular witness Fees, in the
amount of $35.00; Auto Allowance and Travel, in the amount
of $324.10.
Board approved the following Warrants:
WARRANTS
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #49306-'49646, in the amount
of $2,215,437.97.
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SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #215-1216, in
the amount of $23,960:87.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, t48l, in the amount of
$22,ll9.3S:-- -
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, *346-#348, in
the amount of $17,154.24.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, 1394-'395, in the amount of
$83,319.6~ - ----
MSD TAX DISTRICT, '327-'329, in the amount of
$8,192.33:-- ---
MSD, Marine Bank, Marathon, *764-'765, in the
amount of~1,902.05.
MSD, Pledged Funds, *62, in the amount of
$17,385.3~
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #169, in the amount of $611.40.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, #l36-#138, in the amount of
$5,347.79. ----
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE, #126-#127, in the
amount of $16,164.16.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, '121-'122, in the amount of
$7,173.06:--- ----
WORKMENS COMPENSATION, 11839-#1848, in the amount
of $5,057.38.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #241-#244, in the
amount of $13,163.98.
TRANSLATOR FUND, tlOl-#l03, in the amount of
$188,935.08. ----
#716 PLANNING, ZONING, BUILDING, CODE ENFORCEMENT,
17-#8, in the amount of $57,735.96.
Board accepted the Sheriff's Report of Claims in Excess of
Costs for the Quarter Ending 3/31/86, and check in the
amount of $664.70.
Board accepted the Sheriff's Report of Forfeited Vehicles/
Vessels/Contraband Articles for the Quarter Ending 3/31/86,
pursuant to Florida Statutes 932.704(5).
Board approved Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meetings o~ February 24th, February 28th(2), March 7th,
March 17th, and March 19th.
Board approved payment of refund to Kenneth Druckman in the
amount of $32.00 inasmuch as Mr. Druckman was overcharged
for a copy of Volume III of the Comprehensive Plan.
ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT
Airport
Board approved Change Order No. 2 from The Brewer Co. of
Florida, Inc. for Marathon Airport AIP 3-l2-0044-05 in the
amount of $58,902.10.
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Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute
an Agreement by and between the County of Monroe and Air
South in connection with use of the Marathon Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 127-1986
See Res. Book No. SO which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute
a Sign Lease by and between the County of Monroe and Island
Car Rental d/b/a Thrifty Rent-A-Car.
RESOLUTION NO. 128-1986
See Res. Book No. SO which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Building, Planning ~ zoning
Board granted permission to advertise for Public Hearing a
proposed Ordinance amending Section 6-59(f) by revising the
minimum grade required to pass a Contractors Examination to
70%; providing for severability; providing for the repeal of
all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this
Ordinance; providing for inclusion in the Monroe County Code
of Ordinances; and providing for an effective date.
Board approved the application from Captain Jerry and Carol
Hill for an AICUZ Variance to Zone 2-B (70-75) on the pro-
perty located at Lot 16, Block 5, Plat Book 6, Page 14,
Geiger Mobile Homes, Section 27, Township 67S, Range 26E.
Board adopted the following Resolution, incorporating a
Biological Assessment, pertaining to an Application For
Permit from Joseph Roth for the construction of a revetment
which involves the placement of fill below the Mean High
Water Line on the property owned by him at Lot 16, Block ll,
Venetian Shores, Plantation Key, zoned RU-l.
RESOLUTION NO. 129-1986
See Res. Book No. SO which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Emergency Services
Board adopted the following Resolution of the Board of
County Commissioners, acting as the Board of Governors of
Municipal Service Taxing Or Benefit District 4-A,
authorizing execution of an Agreement by and between
Municipal Service Taxing Or Benefit District 4-A and the
City of Layton, pertaining to the use of the Garage Bay
locataed in City Hall, City of Layton, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. l30-l986
See Res. Book No. SO which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board authorized the advertising of a Call For Bids for the
installation of fire wells within the Municipal Service
Taxing Districts.
Board authorized the reimbursement of the individual volun-
teers of the Islamorada Ambulance Service at the rate
of $25.00 per month for expenses for the months of February
and March, 1986.
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Board granted permission to solicit proposals for an
Emergency Services Study and Up-date.
Social Services
Board authorized the payment of $635.00 to Martin-Vegue
Funeral Home for the Pauper Burial of Edward Charles Houck.
Board authorized the payment of $450.00 to Lopez Funeral
Home for the Pauper Burial of Donald Layman.
Board authorized the payment of $250.00 to Key West
Undertaking Co. for the Pauper Burial of Christoper Lee
Fernandez.
Board approved and authorized execution of an Agreement bet-
ween Elaine H. Wojick and Monroe County for admission to
Bayshore Manor.
Board approved and authorized execution of an Agreement bet-
ween Consuelo Ramos and Monroe County for admission to
Bayshore Manor.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution designating monroe
County Code Enforcement Officers or their designees to
remove abandoned property from its location on public or
private property.
RESOLUTION NO. l3l-l986
See Res. Book No. SO which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board authorized the Legal Department to advertise for
Public Hearing a proposed Ordinance concerning the calcula-
tion of rights-of-way dedicated to the County.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of travel for any County Commissioner
to attend a Seminar on Land Planning in Fort Myers on April
27th.
Board granted use of the Seven Mile Bridge for the Off-shore
Power Boat Challenge Race on May 3rd and May 4th with no
liability to the County.
Board adopted a proclamation regarding Victim Witness Week.
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT
Engineering
Bob Harris of Post, Buckely, Schuh & Jernigan gave
a report to the Board on the status of the Justice Building
and the Plantation Key building for offices of the Tax
Collector and Property Appraiser. No action was taken.
Building, Planning ~ Zoning
Charles Pattison, Director of Building, Planning &
Zoning, discussed the following:
1. A proposed Ordinance amendment concerning the
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division of land without the requirement for platting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve the advertisement for Public
Hearing of an amendment to the existing Ordinance concerning
platting, but to provide that any divisions of property may
be unequal but that no parcel created thereby may be less
than two acres. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
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Motion carried.
2. Mr. Pattison discussed the work now being done
by Mr. Siemon's law firm on Impact Fee Ordinances.
3. Director Pattison also discussed the possibi-
lity of a new contract with Mr. Siemon's firm for additional
work at additional costs. The Board also discussed the
funding deficit on the work already completed on the Land
Use Plan. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to prepare a Resolution to
amend and extend the current contract between the Board of
County Commissioners and the firm of Siemon, Larsen & Purdy
and directed Mr. Pattison to proceed to pay $20,000.00 on
the work already completed on the Land Use Plan, subject to
the approval of the amendment to the contract. Roll call
vote was unanimous with Commissioner Swift not present. The
Board also discussed additional work to be done by Mr.
Siemon.
4. Mr. Pattison discussed the request he would be
mailing out to all affected officials concerning Capital
Improvement Needs and the requirements of the new State
Comprehensive Plan and the reports necessary to be sent to
Tallahassee in connection with that Plan. Motion was made
by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift
directing Mr. Pattison to write a letter to the State con-
cerning the reasonableness of the request for additional
information and requesting whatever time necessary to
respond to the request. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Director Pattison discussed the situation with
Mr. Garcia and a trailer on Big Coppitt Key. Fred Tittle
addressed the Board concerning this matter. Motion was made
by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer
directing Mr. Pattison to remove the "Red Tag" from the
trailer of Mr. Garcia at Big Coppitt Trailer Park while the
appeal is pending before the Board of Adjustment, due to the
peril to life and property because of the lack of electri-
city. Roll call vote was unanimous.
6. Mr. Pattison discussed and gave a report to the
Board concerning the four-laning in Marathon and the un-
permitted clearing by the subcontractors working for DOT.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer directing Mr. Pattison to write a kindly
letter to Mr. Taylor of DOT, requesting that DOT apply for
all necessary permits for land clearing while proceeding
with right-of-way work in Monroe County. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
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seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to authorize the
Advertisement For Bids for the Planning, Building & zoning
and Administration Computer System. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve, per staff recommendation
and conditions, the Application For Permit from Guarionex
DeCastro to construct a seawall and to place fill and
riprap below the Mean High Water Line on the property
located at Lot l2, Block 8, Porpoise Point Subdivision, Big
Coppitt Key; zoned RU-l. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Garland Smith, representing the Gogans,
addressed the Board concerning their request for a seawall
permit. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the Application For
Permit. Motion carried unanimously.
Municipal Service District
Charles Aguero, Director, discussed information he
had received on open bit burners. He indicated that he had
received a quote from Rabun & Company for two open pit bur-
ners at the cost of $70,000.00 apiece. He also advised the
Board that he had quotes from Kutreb Corp. in the amount of
$69,220.00 and Crockett in the amount of $78,000.00. He
recommended the purchase of two units (one for Long Key and
one for Key Largo) from Rabun Company, due to the superior
design of their equipment. The Board then discussed the
requirments of the Administrative Order pertaining to
purchasing. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the adver-
tisement of a Call For Bids for open bit burners in accor-
dance with the provisions of the Administrative Order.
Motion carried unanimously.
Emergency Services
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer authorizing the purchase of
firefighters' clothing and wearing apparel for County
Volunteer Fire Departments, excluding Marathon Volunteer
Fire Department. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board then discussed the Administrative Order
concerning purchasing as it relates to Special Districts.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to consider the Tax Districts as indi-
vidual entities when making purchases in accordance with the
Administrative Order and also to amend the Administrative
Order accordingly. During discussion, Commissioner Stormont
withdrew his second and the motion was seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Social Services
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Gwen Rodriguez, Project Director, addressed the
Board concerning the proposed 9-Member Advisory Council for
the Senior Community Service Project: Amanda Kesar, Vice
President and Corporate Secretary of Key West Aloe, Inc.;
Barbara Arter, Director of JTPA - FKCC in Key West; Michael
Tychynski, S.C.S.P. Enrollee, Marathon; Nancy Curry,
President, Chamber of Commerce, Marathon; Mary Ann Causley,
Job Service of Florida, Key West; Mufti Keiffer, Executive
Director, United Way, Key West; Terry Horton, Director of
Marketing, Holiday Inn, Key West; and Trixie Phelan, HRS,
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Key West. During Board discussion, it was agreed that one
member would be nominated by the Upper Keys AARP. Motion
was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to approve the list of appointees to the Advisory
Council for the Senior Community Service Project, with one
member to be nominated by the Upper Keys AARP. Motion
carried unanimously.
Emergency Services
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to authorize the
Advertisement for Bids for a County-Wide Emergency Medical
Communications System in accordance with the provisions of
the Administrative Order. Roll call vote was unanimous.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
The following individuals addressed the Board con-
cerning a moratorium on building in Monroe County due to the
operation of the provisions of the new Land Use Plan: Jim
Lewis, Fred Tittle, Al Damron, William Smith, Timm Reed,
Louis Drakos, Bill Daniels, and Jim Chestnut. Following
Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman requesting DCA to consider
a change to the Adequate Facilities section of the Plan to
coincide with the requirements of the State Plan. Motion
was then made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to amend the motion to add the words "amend the
Plan." During discussion, this motion was withdrawn.
Motion was then made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to add to the motion the authority to
advertise for Public Hearings for the purpose of amending
the Plan. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
No
No
No
No
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Motion failed. Roll call vote on the original motion was
unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Swift discussed his trip to
Tallahassee and meetings with DCA officials, the Governor's
Office, Representative Sid Martin, Representative Joe Allen,
and Senator Larry Plummer concerning funding for the Land
Use Plan. Commissioner Swift outlined the following pro-
posed methods to provide funding for the Plan:
l. l~ sales tax with a requirement for a referen-
dum with the money going to General Revenue and ad valorem
tax relief.
2. l~ tourist tax on hotels/motels, restaurants
and tourist attractions with the money going to the Land
Conservancy and generating approximately $l,OOO,OOO.OO.
3. A head tax of 50~ per person at all State Parks
and $2.00 per overnight visitor to raise approximately
$600,000.00 to be used for ad valorem tax relief.
4. A $3,000,000.00 grant from the State of Florida
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and property on Long Key adjacent to the landfill site for
the purpose of constructing a state of the arts resource
recovery system.
5. Money from the Governor's funds for the purpose
of planting and beautifying the corridor on us 11.
6. Expedited permitting process.
7. An exemption for Monroe County from the State
planning process.
8. $600,000.00 in a two-for-one matching grant
with private and public funds for affordable housing; also
participation in this program by the Conservancy in pro-
viding lands for affordable housing.
9. $4,500,000.00 to $5,000,000.00 grant for costs
associated with the Land Use Plan, with possibility of
funding to extend over the next two years.
10. $50,000,000.00 in C.A.R.L. funds - $40,000,000.00
to be used for acquisition of Key Largo Habitat Area and
Port Bougainville and $10,000,000.00 to go into the
Conservancy.
ll. An optional RV occupational license fee which
would generate between $400,000.00 and $600,000.00 per year.
Fred Tittle and Bill Danner addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to send a telegram to Speaker of the
House, James Harold Thompson; Representative Joe Allen;
Representative Sid Martin; Tom Lewis, Secretary of the
Department of Community Affairs; and Governor Bob Graham;
asking them to support the County's efforts to obtain
funding as listed to support the implementation of the Land
Use Plan. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Sandy Visaglia, Principal of Plantation Key
Elementary School, addressed the Board on behalf of The
School Board and requested a total of $35,000.00 to be used
for a County-wide Summer Recreation Program. Motion was
made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
approve a contribution of $35,000.00 to The School Board to
be used for a County-wide Summer Recreation Program and
authorize the transfer of $35,000.00 from Contingency.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Swift absent
from the meeting.
The Board recessed for lunch.
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The Board reconvened with all Commissioners pre-
sent. The Board recessed the Regular Meeting.
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MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING DISTRICT NO. 2
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
A meeting of the Board of Governors of Municipal
Service Taxing District No. 2 convened. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Fahrer,
Commissioner Feiner, Commissioner Freeman, and Mayor Harvey.
Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Kermit Lewin,
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County Administrator; Lucien Proby, County Attorney; members
of the Press and Radio; and the general public.
Motion was made by Commissioner Feiner and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Chairman of the Board of Governors of
Municipal Service Taxing District No. 2 to approve and exe-
cute an Addendum to Agreement by and between Municipal
Service Taxing District No.2 and Fishermen's Hospital, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 132-1986
See Res. Book No. SO which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to grant authorization to call for
bids for the installation of fire wells in Taxing District
No.2, contingent upon the decision on fresh water wells
later in the day by the Board of County Commissioners.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Feiner and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the purchase of fire-
fighters' clothing and apparel for Marathon Volunteer Fire
Department. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by ,Commissioner Feiner and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the purchase of com-
munications equipment for the Marathon Volunteer Fire
Department. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board then discussed work on the Fire and
Ambulance Master Plan and the need to prepare a scope of
work. No action was taken.
The Board of Governors of District No. 2 adjourned.
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with
all Commissioners present.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Randy Thompson addressed the Board concerning a
solid waste disposal system. No action was taken.
Commissioner Swift read a letter concerning the
Volunteer Fire and Rescue problems and also discussed the
need for public relations, recognition and training for
volunteers.
ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT
Emergency Services
Commissioner Stormont discussed the recent meeting
by the Board of County Commissioners with the Board of the
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and the need for a Fire
Master Plan Study. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to authorize the adver-
tisement for a Fire Master Plan Study for Monroe County.
During discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was
made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Mayor Harvey
directing Emergency Services Director paros, with County
Staff, to prepare an outline of a Fire Master Plan with the
estimated cost of such a study. Motion carried unanimously.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator Lewin discussed the Public
Officials Insurance and advised the Board that the carrier
had advised the County that it will renew only on the basis
of a $250,000.00 policy with $50,000.00 deductible, at a
premium of $36,554.00, and that the County needed to notify
the carrier before 5 o'clock on this date. Motion was made
by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
approve the purchase of Public Officials Liability Insurance
as described and directed County Administrator Lewin to pur-
sue other insurance carriers who would be interested in
maintaining the existing coverage of $1,000,000.00. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to direct that any claims between
$250,000.00 and $1,000,000.00 would be covered by the County
on a self-insured basis and not by the individual
Commissioners. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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. Judy Sharp addressed the Board in
favor of making the improvements. Jean Steinmetz and Bill
Perrine also addressed the Board. Motion was made by Mayor
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Swift to proceed with
the repairs of the boat ramp at Dodge Lake using funds from
the Boating Improvement Fund. During discussion, Peter
Jones addressed the Board. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried. Motion was then made by Commissioner Swift
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the contract
with Advanced Marine Construction in the amount of
$26,275.00, with an amendment to provide for rip-rapping and
also that the County would do some landscaping in the area.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
A Public Hearing was then held on a proposed
Ordinance declaring a one hundred twenty day moratorium on
new fresh water wells in a certain section of the unincor-
porated area of Monroe County; providing for severability;
providing for the repeal of all Ordinances or part of
Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance; and providing
for an effective date. Proof of publication was entered
into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to read by title only.
Motion carried unanimously. Al Damron, Howard Finkel and
Grace Manillo addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
amend the proposed Ordinance to provide that it will cover
Big Pine Key, No Name Key, and other idenitified pineland
areas and will exclude salt water wells and drains and
firewells according to the specifications to be determined
by the Building, Planning & Zoning Director. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
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No
Motion carried. Motion was then made by Commissioner Fahrer
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Ordinance as amended.
ORDINANCE NO. 006-l986
See Ord. Book No. II which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
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No
Motion carried.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
providing for the imposition of a local option fee for non-
recurring charges for provision of Enhanced Emergency "911"
Telephone Service and Equipment, as provided for in Florida
Statutes, Section 365.171(13), in that part of Monroe
County, Florida, from Long Key Bridge north to the Dade
County Line; including all of Municipal Service Taxing or
Benefit Districts 4-A, 4-B, 5, 6, and 7; providing for a
collection of a fee; providing for payment of administrative
fee; providing for severability; repealing all Ordinances or
parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance to the
extent of said conflict; providing for inclusion in 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 Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to read by title only. Motion carried
unanimously. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Stormont
to adopt the Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 007-0986
See Ord. Book No. 11 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator Lewin discussed the concession
at Higgs Beach. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to grant a six-month
extension to the present concessionaire at Higgs Beach.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to approve the Final
Payment on the Watson Boulevard - Long Beach Road, Big Pine
Key Roadway Improvements Project to The Brewer Company of
Florida in the amount of $14,292.26. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to authorize the payment
of $300.00 to Jose Gonzalez, Architect, for work done in
connection with Higgs Beach plans, which amount would be
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considered payment of a final bill. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to approve the following
appointments to the Handicapped Committee: Patty Anderson,
Kay Stout, and Susan Smith Dalrymple. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Mayor Mickey Feiner discussed the use of the Key
Colony Beach City Hall and indicated that he would be
willing to begin a four-month trial basis for the Code
Enforcement Board and Board of Adjustment meetings to be
held at the City Hall, not to include however Zoning Board
meetings: and that he would come back to the Board at the
end of the four-month period for future negotiation.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the advertisement for
the closing of State Road 4A(39A), a part of Old Boca Chica
Road, with the hearing to be held in Key West. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to grant authority to develop the job
classification and advertise for a Computer Programmer.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney Proby discussed the request to the
City of Key West for an exemption for the County Criminal
Justice Facility to the building and impact fees. He indi-
cated that the City had granted the request.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to grant permission to advertise for
Public Hearing a proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 12 by
providing for occupational revocation for failure to pay
garbage service fees. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to hire Attorneys Hugh Morgan and
Charles Siemon to assist the County Attorney in obtaining
funds for the Land Use Plan. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
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No
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No
Motion carried.
COUNTY CLERK
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the final bill
for improvements to the City of Key Colony Beach City Hall
in the amount of $927.50. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
rescinding Resolution No. 111-1986 and authorizing the Mayor
and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute
an Addendum to Agreement for Baker Act Transportation Funds
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by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County and The Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 133-1986
See Res. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
regarding drug abuse prevention and proclaiming May 22nd to
be observed as Druge Abuse Prevention Day in Monroe County.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 134-1986
See Res. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The Board discussed appointments to the Capital
Improvements Committee. Commissioner Freeman appointed
Sandler Burkley of Marathon and Ralph W. White of Key West.
Commissioner Stormont appointed Thomas R. McDonald of
Islamorada and Ed Kloski of Tavernier. Mayor Harvey
appointed Bill Daniels and Orvis Kemp. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
approve all of the above appointments to the Capital
Improvements Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Stormont discussed a request from DNR
for clearing of certain rights-of-way and also closing of
Ocean Bay Road. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to call this matter to the
attention of MSD and Public Works and refer to Staff.
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,
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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
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Swift to read by title
only. Motion carried unanimously. Gene Lytton addressed
the Board concerning the moratorium. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
adopt the Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 008-1986
See Ord. Book No. 11 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
naming the new Criminal Justice Facility to be constructed
in Jackson Square in memory of J. Lancelot Lester. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 135-1986
See Res. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Mayor Harvey discussed a letter written by four
members of the Board of Adjustment to the Department of
Community Affairs criticizing the County Commission and
asking for an investigation into their decision on the
K-Mart appeal. During discussion, motion was made by Mayor
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Swift to remove Larry
Thompson, Edwin Handte, Joyce A. Capron and Eleanor M. Fiske
from the Board of Adjustment for insubordination. During
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to postpone. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
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No
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No
Motion carried.
Mayor Harvey discussed the need for the appoint-
ments of task forces and the adoption of a Fair Housing
Ordinance concerning certain grant programs. Motion was
made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to appoint the various serving members of the com-
mittee concerning The Rock and Hibiscus Park as members of
the Citizens Task Force in the Middle and Upper Keys area
and also confirming the appointment by Commissioner Swift of
Mary Bacle to the Task Force which will represent the Stock
Island area. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
encouraging and supporting the forming of a Citizens
Commission For Bicentennial Observance: providing appoint-
ments: providing term of observance: providing programs and
models: providing effective date. Motion carried unani-
mously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 136-1986
See Res. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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