Loading...
05/16/1986 Regular FF 1.25 Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Friday, May 16, 1986 Plantation Key A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened on the above date at the Plantation Key Government Center. 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; Rob Wolfe, Assistant County Attorney; Department Heads; County Staff; members 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 Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the additions and corrections to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to approve the following items by unanimous consent: BULK APPROVALS Board approved, subject to final approval of invoices by the Finance Department, expenditures of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council in the total amount of $144,128.06. Board approved payment of the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures: FINE & FORFEITURE EXPENDITURES COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Richard Hellman, Ph.D., in the amount of $845.00; John P. Mihalovich, Ph.D., in the amount of $500.00; Michael Rappaport, Ph.D., in the amount of $1,000.00. COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Roberta S. Fine, in the amount of $536.75; Avonelle R. Mackerell, in the amount of $250.00; Henry Lee Morgenstern, in the amount of $4,892.61; Joseph Wolkowsky, in the amount of $750.00. OTHER EXPENSES AND COSTS, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, in the amount of~.OO; Louis J. Spallone, Clerk, in the amount of $300.00. EXTRADITION COSTS, William A. Freeman, Jr., in the amount of $9,799.50. COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $700.80; Robert Fazio, in the amount of $66.00; Terry Moran, in the amount of $845.50. COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Serafin Caliero, in the amount of $5.00; Elaine Carey, in the amount of $95.00; Irma Lopez de Pugh, in the amount of $50.00; Jerome Grapel, in FF :126 ~ amount of $25.00; Manuel Marcial, in the amount of $65.00; Terry Moran, in the amount of $64.50. WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance and Travel, in the amount of $4,091.70. EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Ronald L. Reeves, M.D., in the amount of $500.00. ---- Board approved the following Warrants: WARRANTS GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #50176-#50860, in the amount of $2,427,957.72. GENERAL REVENUE FUND, Barnett Bank of Islamorada, #60, in the amount of $3,787.63. GENERAL REVENUE FUND, Marathon Bank, #60, in the amount of $2,620.39. ---- SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #217-#218, in the amount of $74,474:23. FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #487-#489, in the amount of $45,859.5~ - AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #350-#351, in the amount of $46,232.77. ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #396-#397, in the amount of $173,802.ao:- - ---- MSD TAX DISTRICT, #330-#331, in the amount of $89,320.7~ --- MSD, Marine Bank, Marathon, #779-#780, in the amount of-s273,623.41. MSD, Pledged Funds, #64-#66, in the amount of $610,000.00. MSD, Boulevard Bank, Summerland Key, #24, in the amount of~,674.62. LAW LIBRARY FUND, #170, in the amount of $1,871.46. CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, Construction Account, Barnett Bank, #142-#144, in the amount of $7,170.47. MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE, #130-#132, in the amount of $151,632.60. CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, #123-#125, in the amount of $68,654.9-::;-:- WORKMENS COMPENSATION, #1863-#1885, in the amount of $27,220.63. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #247-#249, in the amount of $131,691.57. TRANSLATOR FUND, #104-#105, in the amount of $33,895.93. ---- CROSS KEY WATERWAY, #31, in the amount of $431.30. FF127 716 SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT, PLANNING, BUILDING, CODE ENFORCEMENT, 19-#10, in the amount of $130,205.73. 715 MARINERS HOSPITAL, i04-105, in the amount of $420,693.92. Board approved the following Minutes of meetings of the Board of County Commissioners: February 2lst1 March 2lst1 April 3rd1 April 4th1 April l6th1 April l8th1 April 23rd. Board approved, per staff recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of James B. and Alease W. Case for the enclosure of 1656 square feet below the existing single-family residence on Lot 34, Block 1, Summerland Cove Isles, Block I, Flagship Drive, Summerland KeY1 Zoned RU-11 Coastal Flood Zone V-12, Panel 1514. Board approved, per staff recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Hellio M. DeLaTorre 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 eleva- tion on Lot 7, Block 2, Cross Key Waterways, Section 2, Aqueduct Lane, Key Larg01 Zoned RU-51 Coastal Flood Zone V-16. Board approved, per staff recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Allen and Melba Eschrich for the enclosure of an additional 143 square feet below the existing single-family residence on Lot I, Block 8, Breezeswept Beach Estates, West Indies, Ramrod KeY1 Zoned RU-11 Coastal Flood Zone V-12. Board approved, per staff recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of John and Richard Klepper to enclose an existing pole barn below the 100-Year Flood Elevation on Lot 20, Tropical Island Ranchettes, Chapman and US iI, Big Pine KeY1 Zoned BU-2-T1 Coastal Flood Zone V-12. Board approved, per staff recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Robert M. Smart 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 9, Block 8, Cross Key Waterways, Garden State Lane, Key Largo 1 Zoned RU-51 Coastal Flood Zone V-16. Board approved, per staff recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Dr. Steve S. Spector for the construction of a 392 square foot enclosure of break-away construction below the existing single-family residence on Lot 5, Block 76, Port Pine Heights, 2nd Addition, Sea Grape Street, Big Pine KeY1 Zoned RU-11 Coastal Flood Zone D Zone-Panel 1507 and 1509 and V Zone-Panel 1507 and 1509. Board approved, per staff recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of James Waite for the construction of a 16 x 24 building below the 100-Year Flood Elevation on Lot 11, Tropic Island Ranchettes, Deer Run Trail, Big Pine KeY1 Zoned BU-2-T1 Coastal Flood Zone V-12. Board approved, per staff recommendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Stuart D. Marr for the construction of a 500 square foot 2-car garage below FF1~ the 100-Year Flood Elevation on Tract A, Wynken, Blynken and Nod Estates, State Road #5 at Peter Pay Parkway, Key Largo; Zoned BU-2; Coastal Flood Zone A-16. Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds for the year 1985-1986. RESOLUTION NO. 153-1986 See Res. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference. ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT Airport 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 Value Rent-A-Car regarding installation of a sign at Key West International Airport. RESOLUTION NO. 154-1986 See Res. Book No. 50 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 Marathon Travel Service regarding installation of a sign at Key West International Airport. RESOLUTION NO. 155-1986 See Res. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute an Agreement by and between the County of Monroe and Eastern Air Lines in connection with use of the Key West International Airport. RESOLUTION NO. 156-1986 See Res. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board postponed consideration of the request to advertise a proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Monroe County Code concerning Specialty Contractors. Board postponed consideration of a proposed scope of ser- vices description for Charles Siemon. Social Services Board approved Amendment to Contract KC519 (Community Care for the Elderly) with State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services to increase the purchase of ser- vices. Board approved Amendment to Contract KC518 (Community Care for Disabled Adults) with State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services to increase the purchase of services. Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to approve and execute a Business Lease by and between The School Board FF 129 of Monroe County, Florida, and Monroe County concerning Room 401 (Lunch Room) and Room 402 of Douglass School for the Senior Citizen Feeding Program. RESOLUTION NO. 157-l986 See Res. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board approved Amendment II to the OAA Title III-B grant proposal (Contract 186-1-878) which reflects the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings impact by reducing Federal funds by $4,916.00. Board approved Amendment 12 to the OAA Title III-B grant proposal (Contract 186-1-878) which reflects a decrease in Federal dollars in the amount of $50,000.00 as a trade-off for Community Care for the Elderly grant funds (1985-86). Board approved Amendment to Contract 186-5-878 for Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) 1985-86 grant proposal to reflect increase of $50,000.00 representing the trade-off for OAA funds. Emergency Services Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 350-1985 and authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County Commisioners of Monroe County, Florida to execute a Contract by and between the Board of County Commissioners and J. P. Strode and Associates, Inc. for construction of an Apparatus Building for the Tavernier Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Corps. RESOLUTION NO. 158-1986 See Res. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference. COUNTY ATTORNEY Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute an Addendum to Lease pertaining to the Lease entered into on the 7th day of February, 1986, as amended on the 21st day of March, 1986, by and between Harry E. and Elvira F. Mahoney and the Board of County Commissioners. RESOLUTION NO. 159-l986 See Res. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference. COUNTY CLERK Board adopted the following Resolution repealing Resolution No. 240-1985; authorizing the payment of Tax Anticipation Certificates from the County gas tax fund as authorized by F. S. 206.60; and authorizing the reimbursement of said fund from the Ed Swift (Gulf Drive) Road special assessment. RESOLUTION NO. 160-1986 See Res. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board acknowledged receipt of the Formal Budget Request from the Office of the Sheriff for the Fiscal Year 1986-1987 in the total amount of $11,346,965.09. Board acknowledged receipt of the Formal Budget Request from FF 1.30 the Clerk for the Fiscal Year 1986-l987 in the total amount of $2,153,625.96. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Board adopted a Proclamation acknowledging May 22, 1986 as Maritime Day. Board approved Commissioner Stormont's appointment of Dr. Tom Richardson to the Health Council to replace Paula Morrow. Board approved. the appointIrent of Michael Puto and Nonnan Parker to the M:>nroe County Housing Authority. Board adopted the following Resolution pertaining to the Everglades Protection Association. RESOLUTION NO. 161-1986 See Res. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted a Proclamation proclaiming May I, 1986 as LAW DAY in Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Freeman and Swift absent from the meeting. Grace Manillo addressed the Board concerning the Handicapped Commission. Joe Bell discussed the Specialty Contractor Ordinance. BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve a refund in the amount of $126.00 to Land & Sea Wagon inasmuch as work was permitted on two different occasions but only work for one final driveway permit was constructed. Motion carried unani- mously. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve, per staff recommen- dations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Stuart D. Marr for the placement of a 200 to 300 square foot building for toilet facilities below the 100-Year Flood Elevation on Tract "L", Port Largo 5th Addition, 6 of 109, East of US #1, Ocean Drive, Key Largo; Zoned RU-7; Coastal Flood Zone A-16. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Freeman Commissioner Stormont Commissioner Swift Mayor Pro Tern Fahrer Yes No Yes Yes Motion carried with Mayor Harvey absent from the meeting. ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT Engineering Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Shuh & Jernigan made a report concerning the Criminal Justice Building and a problem that the contractor was having in obtaining windstorm insurance coverage. It was the recommendation of the Consulting Engineers that the limit for the windstorm insurance be reduced to $1,OOO,OOO.OO. Motion was made by FF ~31 Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to accept the recommendation of the Consulting Engineers and reduce the requirement of windstorm insurance to $1,000,000.00 for the construction of the Criminal Justice Building in Key West. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Harvey absent from the meeting. Building, Planning ~ Zoning Director Charles Pattison discussed the hearing to be held before the Cabinet on May 20th concerning the adop- tion of the Land Use Plan and the proposed amendments by DCA. Mr. Pattison also discussed the costs of the Plan. Mr. Pattison advised the Board that he was proceeding with a $31,000.00 grant to provide for additional work on the Land Use Plan. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 121-1986 and upholding the deci- sion of the Board of Adjustment of Monroe County, Florida, without prejudice, and denying the request of Alpha R. and Muriel J. Dowd to reverse the decision of the Board of Adjustment of Monroe County, Florida, denying their request for a reversal of the decision of the Building Official in issuing Permit tC17188. RESOLUTION NO. 162-1986 See Res. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Pattison advised the Board that the Request For Proposals on the Computer System was underway. The Board entered into a discussion concerning the Application For Permit of William B. Spottswood to place riprap belong MHW along a man-made canal at Lot 21, Block 5, Key Haven, Raccoon Key; Section 26, Township 67S, Range 25E; Zoned RU-1. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve, per staff recommendations and conditions, the Application For Permit of William B. Spottswood for the riprap and bulkhead only and not the davits, and also to exclude the wooden section. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve, per staff recommen- dations and conditions, the Application For Permit of Mary Kelly to construct a vertical concrete seawall and cap on the property located on Lot 29, Block 1, Plantation Island Number Three, Duck Key; Section 16, Township 65S, Range 34E; Zoned RU-I. Roll call vote was unanimous. Municipal Service District Director Charles Aguero discussed the application to DER for a permit for a pilot sludge treatment plant and indicated that DER would extend the time allowing the County to continue to receive sludge at the landfill sites. Mr. Aguero addressed the Board and advised that the results of the Calling For Bids on the Two Ten Ton Per Hour Open Pit Burners were as follows: Kutrieb Corporation Chetek, Wisconsin $ 76,000.00 FF 1.32 Rabun & Company Stapleton, Georgia $134,400.00 Crochet Equipment Company, Inc. Baton Rouge, Louisiana $180,750.00 Mr. Aguero indicated that the lowest bid which was respon- sive to the specifications was Rabun & Company at $134,400.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to award the bid for Two Ten Ton Per Hour Open pit Burners to Rabun & Company in the amount of $134,400.00. Roll call vote was unanimous. Emergency Services Director Reggie Paros discussed the award of a bid for the Remount, Refurbishment and Modifications of a Type III Ambulance for MSTD i5 and advised that Aero Products Corporation of Longwood, Florida was the sole bidder in the amount of $30,714.00 plus an optional $150.00. He advised the Board that the contractor was unable to provide a per- formance bond on the project. Assistant County Attorney Rob Wolfe advised the Board that the performance bond was a requirement of Public Works construction projects only. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to award the bid for the Remount, Refurbishment and Modifications of a Type III Ambulance for MSTD i5 to Aero Products Corporation of Longwood, Florida in the amount of $30,714.00 plus an optional $150.00, and to waive the requirement of a performance bond. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman authorizing Mr. Paros to process the necessary transfer of funds between the Fire and Ambulance budget in District 5 to accomplish the remount and refur- bishment of the ambulance. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Swift absent from the meeting. The County Administrator was directed to amend the Administrative Order, if necessary, concerning performance bonds. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize payment in the amount of $4,949.63 to Horan and Bannon for professional services rendered in Monroe County v. State of Florida. 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. The Board discussed a meeting with The School Board, Dr. Henriquez and Mr. Dent concerning the School Funding problem. This matter was referred to the County Administrator. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize payment in the amount of $543.75 to Risk Control Associates, Inc. for professional FF-133 services rendered during the month of April, 1986. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Swift absent from the meeting. The Board discussed a proposed Administrative Order concerning purchasing. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve a proposed Administrative Order amending Administrative Order il-30 concerning purchasing in reference to emergency proce- dures. During discussion, the motion was withdrawn and the matter was referred to the County Administrator for clarifi- cation. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissiner Stormont to authorize payment of $175.88 to Stephens, Lynn, Chermany & Klein for professional services rendered in connection with L. Ashe v. Monroe County, et al. Motion carried unanimously. County Administrator Lewin discussed a request to purchase a drilling unit as a sole source of supply in the amount of $13,367.50. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve the purchase from SIMCO of a No. 2400 SK drilling unit in the amount of $13,367.50. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to postpone a request from Monroe Construction Company for the installation of an electric vault in the amount of $1,135.00. Motion carried unani- mously. Mr. Lewin discussed efforts to obtain space in the Marathon area for the Supervisor of Elections and Planning, Building & zoning. Motion was made by Commissionr Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to direct the County Administrator to pursue rental space in the Marathon area for the Supervisor of Elections. Motion carried unani- mously. COUNTY ATTORNEY Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 110-1986 regarding Loop Road. RESOLUTION NO. 163-1986 See Res. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference. COUNTY CLERK Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the TDC expenditure in the amount of $6,500.00 for the production of a program on the Florida Keys by Channel 2. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to direct the County Attorney to pre- pare an amendment to the Contract between Monroe County and Charles Siemon concerning work done on the Land Use Plan to increase that Contract by the amount of $70,000.00. Roll call vote was unanimous. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Commissioner Stormont discussed the arrangement FF 134 between the County and ORIA to receive funding for the placement of a deputy sheriff at Ocean Reef. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to release ORIA from a letter of intent concerning the payment of a deputy at Ocean Reef. During discussion, motion was withdrawn. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to postpone this item for two weeks. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Stormont discussed the matter of planting maintenance which was becoming a responsibility of Monroe County and a procedure for identifying that respon- sibility. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to refer this matter to the County Attorney for the preparation of a Resolution con- cerning the maintenance of various planting projects and requiring coordination with the County Commission, the Extension Service, and the Highway Beautification Committee. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Stormont discussed a need for the development of computer courses to instruct County person- nel. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer directing the staff to work with the Florida Keys Community College to develop computer courses to train County personnel. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Fahrer discussed appointments to the Capital Improvements Committee. Commissioner Swift indi- cated that his appointment to the Capital Improvements Committee was Bill Daniels. This matter was referred to County Administrator Lewin for further information. SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT Albert Griffin addressed the Board concerning a request to waive a fee for the proposed building addition to the Florida Keys Elks Lodge No. 1872 due to their many civic efforts and also due to the fact that they have provided Monroe County on several occasions with the use of their hall, without charge, for public meetings. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to waive the permit fee concerning an addition to Florida Keys Elks Lodge No. 1872 in lieu of rent for use of the facili- ties during Land Use Plan and other meetings. Roll call vote was unanimous. Parvan Bakardjiev, General Director of the Monroe County Fine Arts Council, addressed the Board concerning an Arts Festival in 1987-88 and the funding necessary to pro- mote such a festival. ae requested $23,000.00 in funding from the County in this fiscal year to assist with expenses of the Fine Arts Council. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to appropriate the sum of $13,00.00 from Contingency to the Monroe County Fine Arts Council budget in the General Fund for operating expen- ses of the Council. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Fahrer Commissioner Freeman Commissioner Stormont Commissioner Swift Mayor Harvey Yes No No Yes Yes Motion carried. FF-1.35 william P. Grimes addressed the Board concerning proposed blasting at Port Pine Heights on Big Pine Key. George Kyle also addressed the Board concerning this matter. Building Official Robert Herman was directed to request State officials to review the adequacy of the Monroe County Ordinance concerning blasting. Grace Manillo addressed the Board concerning this matter. The Board recessed for lunch. * * * * * The Board reconvened at 2:3S p.m. with all Commissioners present. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to add to the Agenda consideration of Grant Applications for the Criminal Justice Information System. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve three Grant Applications for the Criminal Justice Information System. Motion carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Commissioner Fahrer discussed the availability of copies of advertised Ordinances in the Public Libraries. This matter was referred to County Attorney Proby and the Clerk. Commissioner Fahrer discussed pending litigation and certain streets in the Venetian Shores Subdivision. Commissioner Fahrer indicated that the records seem to indi- cate that the County should be responsible for the repair of these roads. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to postpone this matter for two weeks until further information can be obtained. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Swift discussed the Major Development Moratorium and the Land Use Plan. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to schedule two Public Hearings to consider the rescission of the Major Development Moratorium. 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. Sandy Barrett and Stan Becker addressed the Board concerning the Land Use Plan. ,.,..,.".,,,..... PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing was held concerning the abandon- ment of a portion of Bow Road and a IS-foot wide alley on Sugarloaf Key, Monroe County, Florida. 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. Judge John Barrett addressed the Board concerning the abandonment. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by FF 1.36 Commissioner Freeman to postpone this matter for two weeks and to advise the owner of Lot 31 of a proposed road which may lie adjacent to this property. Roll call vote was una- nimous. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Prior to her leaving the meeting, Mayor Harvey discussed funding for the Land Use Plan. Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following Resolution urging the Monroe County Legislative Delegation to obtain all additional funding necessary to finance the new Monroe County Land Use Plan; requesting Five Million Dollars to purchase subdivision lots; the creation of an optional Two Cent Tourist Development Tax; the creation of an optional R. V. Occupational License Tax; and the creation of a State Park surcharge. Roll call vote was unanimous. RESOLUTION NO. 164-1986 See Res. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference. Mayor Harvey left the meeting at 3:45 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing was held concerning the abandon- ment of the south 25 feet of the turnaround "tee" of Third Lane located in the Amended Plat of winston Waterways No.2, Key Largo, as recorded in Plat Book 6 at Page 27. Proof of publication was entered into the record. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to deny this proposed aban- donment. Roll call vote was unanimous. A Public Hearing was then held on a proposed Ordinance creating a Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Resources and Grants Team; providing for the powers and duties of such team; providing for members and the method of selection, term and payment thereof; providing for severabi- lity; providing for the repeal of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance; and providing an effective date. Proof of publication was entered into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 011-1986 See Ord. Book No. II which is incorporated herein by reference. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Freeman Commissioner Stormont Commissioner Swift Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer Yes No Yes Yes Motion carried. A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance concerning abandonment of rights-of-way in Monroe County; providing for severability; repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith to the extent of FF 1.37 said conflict; providing for inclusion in the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective date. Proof of publication was entered into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to read by title only. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to continue to the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Monroe County Code by providing for occupational license revocation for failure to pay gar- bage service fees; providing for certain documents indi- cating the willingness and ability to obtain garbage service upon the issuance of an occupational license; providing that no occupational license shall be renewed unless garbage fee has been paid; providing additional procedures for occupa- tional license revocation; providing for severability; pro- viding for repeal of all Ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for incorporation 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 Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. Grace Manillo and Ross Elwell addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to continue to the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was held on 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; pro- viding for inclusion in the Code of Ordinances of Monroe County; and providing for an effective date. Proof of publication was entered into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 012-1986 See Ord. Book No. 11 which is incorporated herein by reference. .-- A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance amending Section 17-6, Monroe County Code, in order to exempt the division of large acreage parcels into two par- cels from the subdivision requirements; providing for severability; providing for incorporation in the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; providing for the repeal of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance; and providing for an effective date. Proof of publication was entered into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to read by title only. Grace Manillo addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Ordinance with the addition of language, including a time limitation. ORDINANCE NO. 013-1986 See Ord. Book No. 11 which is incorporated herein by reference. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: FF 138 Commissioner Freeman Commissioner Stormont Commissioner Swift Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer Yes No Yes Yes Motion carried. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution concerning funds of the State of Florida Conservation And Recreational Land program (CARL). Roll call vote was unani- mous. RESOLUTION NO. 165-1986 See Res. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to add to the Agenda the matter of property in Key Largo owned by Mr. Charles Valois as poten- tial for use as an airport. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Swift discussed this matter briefly. The matter was then referred to the County Administrator and the Airport Director. COUNTY ATTORNEY County Attorney Proby discussed the Translator situation and the issuance of the permit for Channel 35 conflicting with Monroe County's use of that same channel. Mr. Proby advised the Board that the County could proceed with an appeal of the FAA ruling concerning the allocation of that channel to a station in Miami and/or pursue the possibility of obtaining an additional alternate channel and a rule change which would prohibit the reallocation of chan- nels utilized by the Monroe County Translator System. This matter was referred back to the County Attorney for further information. Mr. Proby discussed the recent settlement of an appeal concerning the Marathon Air Services Lease. 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 execute a Supplemental Lease Agreement by and between Monroe County, State of Florida, and Marathon Air Services, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 166-1986 See Res. Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by reference. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Freeman Commissioner Stormont Commissioner Swift Mayor Pro Tern Fahrer Yes No Yes Yes Motion carried. SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT Mr. Fenton of Marathon discussed the Marathon Four-Laning Project as it relates to certain businesses in the Marathon area. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift to FF ~39 agenda this item at the next Marathon meeting together with respresentatives of DOT and businessmen in the area. During discussion, motion was withdrawn. County Administrator Lewin was directed to write a letter of concern to Mr. John Taylor of Florida DOT relative to the effect that the four- laning will have on certain businesses on the south side of US II in Marathon. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance extending the moratorium on new and additional signs in Monroe County, classified as Class "B" signs, as defined in Section 19-254(B) of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances until May 24, 1987; establishing an effective date of said moratorium; providing for two separate Public Hearings for this Ordinance; 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 pro- viding for an effective date. Proof of publication was entered into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. Roy Cooper of Legg Outdoor Advertising addressed the Board. Jeannie De st. Croix, Chairman of the Highway Beautification Committee, supported the Ordinance. Betty Wilson, Mary Kilpatrick and Grace Manillo all supported the proposed Ordinance. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Ordinance, spe- cifying a period of one hundred twenty days. Roll call vote was unanimous. ORDINANCE NO. 014-1986 See Ord. Book No. II which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to appoint a committee, with Commissioner Stormont serving as the liaison between the committee and the Board of County Commissioners, consisting of five members with authority to employ appropriate legal assistance to develop alternative plans concerning billboards and to present same back to the County Commission for their review and action (Commissioner Fahrer appointed Jeannie De St. Croix; Commissioner Stormont appointed Betty Wilson; Commissioner Swift appointed Roy Cooper or his designated representative; Commissioner Freeman appointed Grace Manillo; and Mayor Harvey will advise the Commission of her appointment). Roll call vote was unanimous. .---. A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance amending Section 19-117 of the Monroe County Code in order to clarify that any extension of non-conforming buildings or structures shall be in conformance with the current Zoning Code; providing for severability; providing for inclusion of this Ordinance in the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; pro- viding that all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict; and providing for an effective date. Proof of publication was entered into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. Betty Wilson of Big Pine Key addressed the Board concerning the proposed Ordinance. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman FF 140 to continue to the next meeting. Motion carried unani- mously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. * * * * *