06/20/1986 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Friday, June 20, 1986
Key West, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners convened on the above date in Courtroom
"B", Monroe County Courthouse Annex, in Key West, Florida.
Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner William
Freeman, Commissioner John Stormont, Commissioner Ed Swift,
and Mayor Pro tem Alison Fahrer. Absent from the meeting
was Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey. Also present were Laurie
Freeling, Deputy Clerk1 Kermit Lewin, County Administrator1
Lucien Proby, County AttorneY1 Angela Roberts, Aide to
Commissioner Fahrer1 Department Heads1 County Staff1 members
of the Press and Radi01 and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Board proceeded to discuss corrections and
additions to the Agenda. Mayor Harvey joined the meeting at
this time. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont 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 Freeman to approve the following items by
unanimous consent:
BULK APPROVALS
Board approved permission for the County Attorney's office
to advertise for bids and/or the disposal of miscellaneous
surplus items in possession of the Inventory Clerk.
Board approved payment of the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Richard
Hellman, Ph.D., in the amount of $200.001 John P.
Mihalovich, M.D., in the amount of $125.001 Tanju T.
Mishara, Ph.D., in the amount of $250.001 Jerrold weinstock,
M.D., in the amount of $562.50.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, John P. Rotolo, in the
amount of $500.001 William Kuypers, in the amount of
$1,546.96.
OTHER EXPENSES AND COSTS, Harry L. Sawyer, Jr., in
the amount of $257.501 National Investigation, Inc., in the
amount of $500.00.
L.E.E.A., William A. Freeman, Jr., in the amount of
$12,317.60.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Florida Keys Reporting, in
the amount of $1,595.301 Helen L. Hardy & Associates, in the
amount of $161.201 Manana Reporting, Inc., in the amount of
$299.401 Marc Nichols & Associates, Inc., in the amount of
$483.651 Terry Moran, in the amount of $462.80.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Serafin Calero, in the
amount of $10.001 Irma Lopez de Pugh, in the amount of
$100.00.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance & Travel, in the
amount of $4,752.031 Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of
$210.00.
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EXPERT WITNESS FEES, victor H. Barredo, M.D., in
the amount of $1,000.00~ Forensic & Security Consultants
Corporation, in the amount of $1,070.00~ Linda Hart, in the
amount of $1,110.00.
Board approved the following Warrants:
WARRANTS
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, 151853-#52424, in the amount
of $1,638,192.05.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND - BOULEVARD BANK, 1154, in the
amount of $163,572.93.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND - MARATHON BANK, 161, in the
amount of $1,519.15.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND - FIRST AMERICAN BANK, #61, in
the amount of $2,238.49.
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, 1220-#221, in
the amount of $55,64~29. ----
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, 1492-#495, in the amount of
$907,412.~ -
AIRPORT OPERATION ~ MAINTENANCE FUND, #353-#355, in
the amount of $28,451.42.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #400-#401, in the amount of
$166,489.~ - ----
MSD TAX DISTRICT, 1333-#334, in the amount of
$69,997.5~ ---
MSD - MARINE BANK -(MARATHON), 1792-1794, in the
amount of~00,314.99.
MSD - PLEDGED FUNDS, 169-#70, in the amount of
$501,000.00.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, 1172-#173, in the amount of
$2,057.00:--
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, 1149-#150, in the amount of
$7,401.76. ----
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE, #135-#136, in the
amount of $17,055.02.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, 1128-1129, in the amount of
$13,115.3~ ----
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WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION, #1903-#1919, in the amount
of $34,034.52.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #253-1258, in the
amount of $121,309.33.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #107-#108, in the amount of
$3,330.94. ----
CROSS KEY WATERWAY, #32, in the amount of $18.18.
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FUND #715 - MARINERS' HOSPITAL, #06, in the amount
of $694.6a:-- ----
FUND #716 - SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT, #15-t17, in the
amount of $320,988.47.
Board approved, per staff recommendations, the Application
for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Yuri Fisher
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 3,
Block 4, Blue Waters, Normandy, Tavernier~ Zoned RU-5~
Coastal Flood Zone V-21. Board approved, per staff recom-
mendations, the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard
Ordinance of Chuck Glover 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 8, Block 2, Gu1fstream Village, 92nd
Street, Key Vaca~ Zoned RU-5~ Coastal Flood Zone A-13.
Board approved, per staff recommendations, the Application
for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Clyde M. Kobe
for the enclosure of 1888 square feet to be used for an
uninhabitable storage and work area on Lot 26, Block 1,
Summer1and Key Cove, 6th Addition, East Caribbean Drive,
Summer1and Key~ Zoned RU-1~ Coastal Flood Zone V-12, Panel
1512.
Board approved, per staff recommendations, the Application
for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Jeri and
Michael Montalto for the enclosure of 462 square feet below
the 100-Year Flood Elevation, to be used for an uninhabi-
table storage and work area on Lot 22, Block 2, Summer1and
Key Cove, 6th Addition, East Caribbean Drive, Summer1and
Key~ Zoned RU-1~ Coastal Flood Zone V-12, Panel 1512.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
receipt of unanticipated funds for the year 1985-86.
RESOLUTION NO. 183-1986
RESOLUTION NO. 184-1986
See Resolution Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions transferring funds
for the year 1985-86.
RESOLUTION NO. 185-1986
RESOLUTION NO. 186-1986
See Resolution Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved a request by Municipal Services District
Director Charles Aguero for two days' annual leave on June
26 and 27, 1986.
ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT
Engineering
Board authorized the advertisement for bids for an emergency
generator for the Jackson Square Government Complex.
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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 Alamo Rent-A-Car,
Inc., for installation of a sign at Key West International
Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 187-1986
See Resolution Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Planning, Building ~ zoning
Board approved a time certain of 11:00 a.m. for con-
sideration of the approval of the plat of Plantation Point.
Social Services
Board approved a grant proposal for the 1986-87 Community
Care for Disabled Adults (Homemaking and Personal Care) to
continue to provide services to the disabled population of
Monroe County between the ages of 18 and 59 as set out in
the Contract between the Department
Board approved, contingent upon approval by the Area Agency
on Aging and HRS, the purchase of one cargo-type van for
chore service for Monroe County In-Home Services, at a cost
of $10,255.57, through State Contract #070-00-86-1, issued
to Gary Massey Chevrolet, Inc., Gainesville.
Board approved the Senior Community Service Project Budget
and Grant for fiscal year 1986-87.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, to execute an agreement by and between
Monroe County, Florida and Food Service Management to pro-
vide food service for Bay Shore Manor.
RESOLUTION NO. 188-1986
See Resolution Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving and
authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board to execute
a Subgrant Agreement by and between the National Council on
the Aging, Inc. and the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners (Social Services Department) concerning the
Senior Community Service Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 189-1986
See Resolution Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution approving and
authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of said Board to execute
a contract by and between the State of Florida Department of
Health and Rehabilitative Services and the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners concerning Community Care for
Disabled Adults.
RESOLUTION NO. 190-1986
See Resolution Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Extension Service
Board adopted the following Resolution approving and
authorizing execution by the Mayor of the State of Florida
Department of Natural Resources Contract No. C3759, in re:
Florida Boating Improvement Fund Project to repair channel
markers at Tavernier Creek, Oceanside, Monroe County,
Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 191-1986
See Resolution Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving and
authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board to execute
an Agreement by and between Frank Keevan and Son, Inc. and
the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
concerning Boating Improvement Fund Project at Hammer Point
Harbor Entrance, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 192-1986
See Resolution Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving and
authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of said Board of execute
an agreement by and between Frank Keevan and Son, Inc. and
the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
concerning Boating Improvement Fund Project at entrance to
Marathon Park, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 193-1986
See Resolution Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving and
authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board to execute
an Agreement by and between Frank Keevan and Son, Inc. and
the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
concerning Boating Improvement Fund Project at Ramrod Key
Approach, Ramrod Key, Monroe County, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 194-1986
See Resolution Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving and
authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board to execute
an Agreement by and between Frank Keevan and Son, Inc. and
the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
concerning Boating Improvement Fund Project at Sadd1ebunch
Harbor, Big Coppitt Key, Monroe County, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 195-1986
See Resolution Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving and
authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board to execute
an Agreement by and between Frank Keevan and Son, Inc. and
the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
concerning Boating Improvement Fund Project at Vaca Cut,
Marathon, Monroe County, Florida.
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RESOLUTION NO. 196-1986
See Resolution Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving and
authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board to execute
an Agreement by and between Frank Keevan and Son, Inc. and
the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
concerning Boating Improvement Fund Project at Gu1fside
Entrance to Whale Harbor, Windley Key, Monroe County,
Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 197-1986
See Resolution Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Board postponed, until the Public Hearings at 3:00 p.m., the
discussion of the proposed closing of Old Boca Chica Road.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution setting date, time
and place for Public Hearing for proposed abandonment of a
portion of a 20' wide alleyway between Lots F, G, Hand 2,
said lots bordering on Dorothy Avenue and U.S. Highway #1,
located in Sadowski Subdivision, Key Vaca, Monroe County,
Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 198-1986
See Resolution Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board authorized the Legal Department to advertise for
Public Hearing a proposed Ordinance establishing a fair
housing policy in Monroe County, Florida.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved an expenditure from the Promotional
Advertising Fund for flowers sent by the County Commission
to the late Supervisor of Elections, Robert L. (Bobby) Brown.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board approved the expenditure of $2,327.00 from the 2%
Tourist Development Council Fund for expenses to send the
local women's rowing team, The Queen Conchs, to New York
City to participate in the Fourth of July festivities hosted
by that city.
Board adopted a proclamation to commemorate the 163rd
Anniversary of Monroe County, to be celebrated on July 3,
1986, on the Key West Courthouse lawn.
Motion carried unanimously.
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ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT
Sheriff's Department
The Board was addressed by Sheriff William A.
Freeman, who requested an amendment to his current budget
allocating $150,623.00 for the capital outlay account from
contingency. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the Sheriff's
request. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Harvey left the meeting temporarily, for a
previous engagement. Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer assumed the
chair.
Building, Planning & Zoning Department
The Board was addressed by Mr. Bob Harris of Post,
Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan. Mr. Harris reported on the pre-
construction conference concerning the new Plantation Key
Government Center, and problems encountered with HRS and
septic tank permitting. Mr. Harris discussed the critical
need of the staff of the Supervisor of Elections to be in
their new offices by mid-July in order to prepare for the
primary elections in September. Mr. Bob Herman, Building
Official, concurred with the importance of meeting this
completion date. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
and seconded by Commissioner Swift to direct the staff to
move as expeditiously as possible toward the deadline for
completion. Motion carried unanimously.
Airports
The Board was addressed by Mr. Warren Ortenb1ad
concerning his request for permission to lease space at the
Marathon Airport for the construction of ten nested "T"
hangars. During discussion, Commissioner Swift expressed
concern about the esthetic appearance of the building con-
taining the hangars, and questioned Mr. Ortenb1ad as to his
plans for "screening" the appearance of the building with
landscaping. Commissioner Swift suggested that a flat fee
of $1,000.00 for landscaping be levied by the Public Works
Department, collected from Mr. Ortenb1ad, with Public Works
performing the labor involved in the landscaping project.
Mr. Ortenb1ad indicated that this plan was agreeable to him.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve Warren Ortenb1ad's proposed
lease for space at the Marathon Airport. Motion carried
unanimously.
Building, Planning ~ Zoning Department
Charles Pattison, Director of Building, Planning &
Zoning, addressed the Board concerning Port Bougainville.
Mr. Pattison informed the Board that the developers for
Port Bougainvi11e would request a four-year extension on
their project, said extension requiring only Board approval.
According to Mr. Pattison, a Public Hearing on the Port
Bougainvi11e matter would be held before the board after the
August 8th Commission meeting, and that the developers for
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the project had requested a "courtesy hearing" before the
Monroe County Zoning Board as well. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
deny the courtesy hearing before the Zoning Board. Motion
carried unanimously with Mayor Harvey absent. Commissioner
Swift requested of Mr. Pattison that, prior to the Public
Hearing of August 8, the Board be provided with a legal sce-
nario as to the alternatives available regarding the time
extension on Port Bougainvi11e.
Mr. Robert Herman, Building Official, reported that
he had met with the Pastor of the Big Pine Key Christian
Center, and that the organization would pay the building
permit fees for which they had previously requested a
waiver.
At this time, Mayor Harvey returned to the meeting
and assumed the Chair.
Mr. Pattison gave a report on the Computer
Commmittee and the bids received for the Computer System,
Phase I. After review by the Committee of the bids, Mr.
Pattison requested permission to re-advertise in order to
re-define the bids. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to re-advertise for
bids. Motion passed unanimously.
Municipal Service District
Charles Aguero, Director, reported on his atten-
dance at a meeting of the Department of Environmental
Regulation concerning the proposed new rule regarding the
permitting of air curtain destructors.
Mr. Aguero requested that Post, Buckley, Schuh &
Jernigan be authorized to layout perimeter road and
drainage ditch at the sites of the Long Key and Cudjoe Key
Landfills before January 1, 1986, at which time a DER rule
change will take place concerning expansion at landfill
sites. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the expansion as proposed
by Mr. Aguero. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Harvey
absent.
Mr. Aguero reported on the delay in the presen-
tation of the audits of the garbage franchisees. Mr. Aguero
said that he had been assured by Mr. Parks, of Parks &
Niles, Certified Public Accountants, that the audits would
be finalized and presented to the Board at the Commission
meeting of July 11.
Mr. Aguero reported on the need for the replacement
of the refractories on Unit 1 in Key Largo, and Unit 6 on
Long Key, during July, 1986, at a cost of $50,000.00 per
unit. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve the replacement. Motion
carried unanimously with Mayor Harvey absent.
Social Services
Board postponed discussion of the IBM Computer
System for the In-Home Services Program until after lunch.
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Emergency Services
Mr. Reggie Paros, Director, addressed the Board
concerning the Fire Protection Master Plan. Motion was made
by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
to approve the Plan. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor
Harvey absent.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the Emergency Medical
Services Master Plan Update. Motion carried unanimously
with Mayor Harvey absent.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve the purchase by
Emergency Services of equipment, including a pump, generator
and cylinders. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Harvey
absent.
Extension Service
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to postpone until after lunch a
discussion of the proposed Resolution concerning the repairs
to the Dodge Lake Boat Ramp. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the payment of two
invoices from the law firm of Vernis & Bow1ing~ one in the
amount of $1,398.72 for services rendered in the matter of
Kraemer v. Florida DOT~ the other in the amount of $1,649.49
for services rendered in the matter of Overlock v. Staubitz.
Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Harvey absent.
Motion was made by commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve payment of two invoices
from the law office of Karl Beckmeyer~ one in the amount of
$735.00 for services rendered re: Friends of the Everga1des
~ Monroe County~ the second in the amount of $40.00 for
services rendered re: Grie1 ~ Monroe County. Motion
carried unanimously with Mayor Harvey absent.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve payment of an invoice
from the law office of Horan and Bannon in the amount of
$540.70 for services rendered re: Monroe County ~ State of
Florida. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Harvey
absent.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve payment of an invoice
submitted by the law firm of Fly, Shuebruk, Gaguine, Boros
and Braun, in the amount of $1,013.42 for services rendered
regarding the Translator System. Motion carried unanimously
with Mayor Harvey absent.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve payment of an invoice
submitted by the law firm of Culverhouse & Dent, in the
amount of $132.15, for services rendered regarding the
School Funding lawsuit. Motion carried unanimously with
Mayor Harvey absent.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve payment of an invoice
submitted by the law firm of Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, et
a1., in the amount of $5,704.88 for services performed
regarding labor matters. Motion carried unanimously with
Mayor Harvey absent.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve payment of an invoice
for Risk Control Associates, Inc., in the amount of
$1,449.50. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Harvey
absent.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve payment of an
invoice submitted by South Florida Employment and
Training Consortium, in the amount of $202.61, for Monroe
County's share of the cost of an audit conducted by the
Department of Education.
Board was addressed by Grace Mani11o, Chairman of
the Handicapped Committee. Motion was made by Commissioner
Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the
following appointments to the Handicapped Committee: Amy
Foote of Key West, and Jackie Wickes of Marathon. Motion
carried unanimously with Mayor Harvey absent.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to approve purchase by the
Public Works Department of a one-ton chassis cab for the
amount of $10,847.00, through State Contract. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Swift absent.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to approve the Financial
Advisory Agreement by and between Monroe County and Public
Financial Management, Inc. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Swift absent.
County Administrator Lewin addressed the Board con-
cerning the bids received on the Higgs Beach concession and
reported that only one bid was received, and that it did not
meet with specifications. Motion was made by Commissioner
Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to readvertise
for bids for the Higgs Beach concession. Motion carried
unanimously with Mayor Harvey absent. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
direct the County Attorney's office to prepare leases with
the recipients of bid awards for equipment rental at Higgs
Beach. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Harvey absent.
Mr. Lewin discussed the memo from his office to the
Board members concerning certain street lights that will be
turned off, both in the City of Key West and in the County.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to turn off certain lights pursuant to
Mr. Lewin's memo. A roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
~s
~s
~s
No
No
Motion carried.
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Mr. Lewin reported on the City of Key West's
request for County funding assistance for transit service to
County residents of Stock Island. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
to postpone this item until the City of Key West devised a
specific transportation plan. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mayor Harvey and the Commission accepted a check
for $90,000.00 from the u.S. Department of Interior in lieu
of taxes for lands taken over as wildlife refuges by the
Federal Government.
ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT
Social Services
Louis LaTorre, Director of Social Services,
addressed the Board concerning the offer by HRS to purchase
an IBM Computer System for use in the In-Home Services
Program, and assured the Board that the purchase of the
system would be borne by HRS. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
approve the purchase of an IBM Computer System for the
In-Home Services Program. Motion carried unanimously.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
The Board was addressed by Mr. Bill Knight, of
Computer Keys in Is1amorada, regarding the availability of
computer sales and service in the Middle Keys. Mr. Robert
Harris suggested a combination computer seminar for
Department Heads and pre-bid conference concerning the pro-
posed computer system for the Building, Planning & Zoning
Department. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to request County
Administrator Lewin to arrange a pre-bid conference/computer
seminar for Department Heads. Motion carried unanimously.
Extension Service
The Board discussed a proposed Resolution con-
cerning repairs to the Dodge Lake Boat Ramp facility in
Marathon. Commissioner Fahrer opposed the Resolution
because of what she considered a lack of space on the land-
ward side of the ramp. Motion was made by Commissioner
Swift and seconded by Mayor Harvey to adopt the following
Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, approving the State of Florida
Department of Natural Resources Boating Improvement Fund
Project application for Dodge Lake Boat Ramp Repairs,
Marathon, Monroe County, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 199-1986
See Resolution Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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A roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
No
~s
~s
~s
Motion carried with Commissioner Stormont absent.
Commissioner Swift discussed the problem of boats
mooring on the reefs, thereby causing damage to them. Mr.
Jeff Fisher, Director of Extension Services, addressed the
Board concerning the installation of a mooring buoy system
on the reefs, at no cost to the County, that would alleviate
the problem caused by boats mooring on the reefs. Motion
was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Fahrer to direct Mr. Fisher to move forward, with the
Extension Service and a local study commission, to imple-
ment as soon as possible the mooring buoy system. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Stormont absent.
Building, Planning ~ Zoning
The Board was addressed by Mr. Michael Halpern,
attorney for the developers of Shark Key, regarding approval
of the Shark Key plat. The Shark Key developers offered a
Letter of Credit from Barnett Bank in lieu of a performance
bond. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont to postpone
this item. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion was
made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Fahrer to approve the plat of Shark Key. A roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
~s
~s
No
~s
~s
Motion carried. The Board then adopted the following
Resolution approving Plat of Shark Key for record.
RESOLUTION NO. 200-1986
See Resolution Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
record.
Commissioner Fahrer requested that Mr. Pattison check the
Monroe County Code to ensure that the Letter of Credit
offered by the developers of Shark Key covered the require-
ments in the Ordinance concerning plat approval.
The Board was addressed by Mr. Frank Greenman,
attorney for the homeowners of the Plantation Point develop-
ment. Mr. Greenman requested a postponement of the con-
sideration of approval of the plat of Plantation Point until
July 25, during which time the homeowners and developers
will meet and attempt to resolve their problems. Motion was
made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Fahrer to postpone this item until June 25, 1986. Motion
carried unanimously.
CLERK'S REPORT
Mr. Lewin addressed the Board on the bids received for
the maintenance of the Translator System. Only one bid,
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from C & M Electronics, was received, and the members of the
Translator Board had previously recommended its acceptance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to award the bid to C & M Electronics,
subject to contract approval. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board discussed the advisability of the continued
placement of a Monroe County Sheriff's deputy at the Ocean
Reef Club in Key Largo, and the receipt by the County of
contributions from Ocean Reef Improvement Association for
the placement of a deputy at the compound. Mayor Harvey and
Commissioner Freeman expressed their opposition to the
assignment of a County Sheriff's deputy at Ocean Reef.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont to continue to sta-
tion a County Sheriff's deputy at Ocean Reef, and to express
appreciation to ORIA for their contributions to this end,
stressing the fact the the monies donated were only contri-
butions. A roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
~s
No
~s
~s
~s
Motion carried.
Board was addressed by Mrs. Tommye Harper, a
realtor, regarding the County's possible acquisition of some
of the property adjacent to Jackson Square. Motion was made
by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
to direct Mr. Lewin and the new County Financial Advisor to
begin negotiations about the purchase of the property for
use as parking space. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to grant the County Attorney per-
mission to advertise the proposed abandonment of a road on
Grassy Key. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner
Stormont not present.
Mr. Proby gave a report on the Translator System in
which he informed the Board that there was an attempt to
secure Channel 56, which would result in the loss of another
channel for the Keys. Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to direct Mr. Proby to imme-
diately file a Petition for Rule Change with the FCC, and
file an Intervention in the application process for Channel
56. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Fahrer
and Swift absent.
Mr. Proby informed the Board that, regarding the
problems with roads in the Venetian Shores Subdivision, the
County was now in a position to make an offer to the
homeowners to settle the problem. He was awaiting infor-
mation from Tallahassee before taking action.
Mr. Proby reported that the Monroe County Finance
Director, Mr. Jim Matthews, had requested that the County
Attorney's office investigate the status of the City of Key
Largo Beach, and inquire as to whether the city could be
voided by the Secretary of State.
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COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Swift advised County Administrator
Lewin of the resignation of Mr. Richard Collins,
Administrator of the Code Enforcement Department, and
reported that he had requested Mr. Collins to address the
Board at the next Commission meeting.
Mayor Harvey presented the nominees for the
Prenatal Services Ad" Hoc Committee: Claudia McEwen, M.D.,
of Marathon~ Jeanne Easton, R.N., of Key West~ Stephanie
Walters, R.N., of Key West~ and Helen Swallow, C.N.M., of
Key West. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the new nominees.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kermit Lewin and Mr. Louis
LaTorre will also serve on the committee.
Commissioner Stormont addressed the Board about
departmental budgets. No action was taken.
Commissioner Stormont addressed the Board about
districting and input he had received from constituents
leading him to the conclusion that the present districting
plan was unworkable. The Board requested that Mr. Lewin
work with Mr. Charles Pattison on this matter and bring
suggestions back to the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to direct the County
Attorney's office to prepare an amendment to the Tourist
Development Council Ordinance that would be subject to a
referendum in the November election. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Commissioner Swift suggested that the Board peti-
tion the GSA about the possibility of separate negotiations
with Monroe County regarding the acquisition of two acres of
GSA property behind the Courthouse in Key West for use as
County parking space. Motion was made by Commissioner
Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to petition the
GSA. Motion carried unanimously. The Board requested that
Mr. Lewin write a letter to the GSA inquiring about the
property, and that Mr. Lewin and Mr. Proby request the GSA
to delete these two acres from property going up for bid.
Mayor Harvey addressed the Board about the possibi-
lity of the four-1aning project in Marathon being re-
designed, from 37th Street to the Seven-Mile Bridge, in a
way that would avoid the loss of the $9.5 Million Dollars
that Florida DOT will spend in Monroe County in connection
with the four-1aning. Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to contact Florida DOT about
re-designing the four-1aning project, and to request that
Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. survey the property
owners in the areas adjacent to the four-1aning project.
Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Stormont moved to
amend Mayor Harvey's motion to attempt to appropriate the
$9.5 Million in DOT funds elsewhere in the County. The
motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Freeman
requested Mr. Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan
to assess alternative solutions concerning the redesigning
of the four-1aning project.
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Mayor Harvey addressed the Board concerning the
County's payment to Mr. Henry Naubereit, Consulting Engineer
for the Translator T.V. System. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
increase Mr. Naubereit's salary from the County by $200.00
per month. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT
Municipal Service District
The Board was addressed by Mr. Charles Aguero,
Director, who requested permission to withdraw $50,000.00
from his Contingency Fund for payment to the accounting firm
of Parks & Niles for their audit work. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
grant permission to Mr. Aguero to pay Parks & Niles the sum
of $50,000.00 from his Contingency Fund. Motion carried
unanimously.
The Board recessed for lunch.
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The Board reconvened with all Commissioners present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Resolution
abandoning a portion of Bow Road, Sugar10af Key, Monroe
County, Florida. County Attorney Proby reported that he had
spoken with a woman from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who owned pro-
perty on or near Bow Road, and that she had no objections to
the proposed abandonment. Commissioner Stormont voiced
opposition to the proposed abandonment because Bow Road was,
in his opinion, a growing area. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer not to adopt the proposed Resolution
abandoning a portion of Bow Road, Sugar loaf Key, Monroe
County, Florida. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Swift absent.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Resolution
abandoning a portion of Hak1uyt Lane, Cutthroat Harbor
Estates, Cudjoe Key, Monroe County, Florida. Commissioner
Fahrer pointed out that the petitioners for abandonment,
Bruce and Carole Elton, owned property that surrounded the
portion of the road to be abandoned. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the abandonment. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Swift absent.
Accordingly, the Board adopted the following Resolution
abandoning a portion of Hak1uyt Lane, Cutthroat Harbor
Estates, Cudjoe Key, Monroe County, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 201-1986
See Resolution Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning the closing of
State Road 4A(39A), a part of Old Boca Chica Road. Captain
Sullivan, Commanding Officer of the Naval Air Station, spoke
in favor of the closing of the road. The following persons
spoke in opposition to the closing of the road: Juanita
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Abbott, Fred Sellers, Mimi Stafford, Jose Blanco, Jr., Bill
Kyte, Ninia Dent Forrest, Jack Wedge, and Joan Sears. The
members of the audience in opposition to the road closing
presented the Board with a petition signed by citizens pro-
testing the proposed closing of a portion of Old Boca Chica
Road. Commissioner Fahrer requested that the County
Biologist investigate the area regarding the adequacy of
security against water damage resulting from hurricanes.
Mr. Lewin reported that at present, the only barricade
existing on the portion of the road to be closed was put in
place by the County. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to leave the County
barricade in place and return in six weeks, pending further
study into the matter, and at that time to consider the use
of the area as a small beach park. Mayor Harvey moved to
amend the original motion to call for an engineering study
to determine the costs of repair to Boca Chica Road, and for
the formation of a committee consisting of the Board,
Captain Sullivan, and three members of the citizens' group
opposing the closing of the road. Mayor Harvey's amended
motion died for lack of a second. During discussion, the
original motion was withdrawn. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
to deny the request for road abandonment. A roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to postpone further con-
sideration of the matter for six weeks, until the August 8th
Commission meeting, at which time further information will
be available. Motion carried unanimously.
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A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
creating a fund entitled "Reserve for Maintenance of Closed
Landfi11s"~ setting forth the amount of monies to be placed
in said fund and creating an amount to go into the 1986-1987
fiscal year budget for an initial reserve account of
$40,000~ creating a fund known as the "Reserve for Landfill
Closure" and creating an amount to go into the 1986-1987
fiscal year budget for said fund in the sum of $500,000~
providing for the setting of said supplements to said funds
each year thereafter and establishing a minimal amount for
the "Reserve for Landfill Closure" fund and establishing a
10-year term therefor~ providing that all funds created by
this Ordinance shall be used in compliance with State and
Federal Requirements exclusively~ providing for ser-
verabi1ity~ repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances
in conflict herewith to the extent of said conf1ict~ pro-
viding 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 Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. There was
no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and
seconded by Mayor Harvey to adopt the Ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 020-1986
See Ordinance Book No. 11 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
repealing the Major Development Building Moratorium
Ordinances 025-1983, 029-1984, 009-1985, 033-1985 and
008-1986~ providing for severabi1ity~ providing for the
repeal of any other inconsistent Ordinances~ providing that
this Ordinance shall not be incorporated into the Monroe
County Code~ and providing for an effective date. 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
Swift and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to continue to
the next Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held, pursuant to the provi-
sion of Section 129.03, Florida Statutes, for the purpose of
hearing public comments on the proposed Supplemental Budget
Amendments to the Monroe County Tourist Development Fund for
the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 1985 and ending
September 30, 1986. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Resolution increasing the Monroe County Tourist Development
#106 Fund Budget from $2,404,433.03 to $2,766,093.03, and to
adopt a Supplemental Budget. There was no public input.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 202-1986
See Resolution Book No. 50 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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