10/17/1986 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Friday, October 17, 1986
Marathon
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. on the above date
in the Marathon SubCourthouse. Present and answering to
roll call were Commissioner John Stormont, Commissioner
Edwin Swift, and Mayor Pro Tem Alison Fahrer. Absent from
the meeting were Commissioner William Freeman and Mayor
Wilhelmina Harvey. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage,
Clerk; Kermit Lewin, County Administrator; Lucien Proby,
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 with discussion of additions
and deletions to the Agenda. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
approve amendments to the Agenda. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve the following
items by unanimous consent:
BULK APPROVAL
Board approved payment of the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
FINE & FORFEITURE EXPENDITURES
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Edward W. Horan, in the
amount of $262.50; William Kuypers, in the amount of
$3,270.10.
OTHER EXPENSES AND COSTS, Gerald Jeavons, in the
amount of $264.20; Don Omodt, Sheriff, in the amount of
$12.85; Louis J. Spallone, Clerk, in the amount of $100.00;
State of Florida, in the amount of $46.30; Kirk C. Zuelch,
in the amount of $115.30.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $598.30; Christensen Reporting,
in the amount of $25.00; Florida Keys Reporting, in the
amount of $7,550.80; Helen Hardy and Associates, Inc., in
the amount of $45.00; Manana Reporting, Inc., in the amount
of $77.50; Terry Moran, in the amount of $549.50.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Juan Borges, in the
amount of $25.00; Serafin Calero, in the amount of $15.00;
Elaine L. Carey, in the amount of $25.00; Manuel Marcial, in
the amount of $40.00; Solaya Mirault, in the amount of
$30.00; Jorge Morales, in the amount of $50.00; Alma Renta,
in the amount of $40.00; Jorge L. Ruano, in the amount of
$75.00.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Auto Allowance and Travel, in the
amount of $388.84; Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of
$70.00.
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Board approved the following Warrants:
WARRANTS
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, 158861-159473, in the amount
of $1,744,335.18. ----
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, Marine Bank, 163, in the
amount of $2,432.93.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, 163, in the amount of
$5,579.95.
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #232, in the
amount of $41,337.08:-
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #515-#516, in the amount of
$16,030.1~ - ----
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #369-#371, in
the amount of $19,908.57.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #414-#416, in the amount of
$146,384.SO:- - ----
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #348-#349, in the amount of
$45,172.0~ ---
MSD, Marine Bank, Marathon, #850-#852, in the
amount of-s219,796.05.
MSD, Pledged Funds, #75-#76, in the amount of
$749,021.25.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #183, in the amount of $507.05.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, #168-#170, in the amount of
$15,053.79. ----
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND, 1143, in the amount of
$9,910.23~ ----
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION, 12011-12026, in the amount
of $8,388.47.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, 1285, in the amount of
$29,935.00.
MONROE COUNTY SELF-INSURED GROUP INSURANCE,
#153-#154, in the amount of $101,439.19.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #120, in the amount of $349.04.
FUND 716 SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT, PLANNING, BUILDING,
CODE ENFORCEME~ 128, in the amount of $96,157.62.
Board authorized execution of a Business Lease by and bet-
ween The School Board of Monroe County and the Board of
County Commissioners for the rental of Room 023 at Harris
School to be used for storage purposes by the Tourist
Development Council at the cost of $183.75 per month.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 305-1986
See Res. Book No. 54 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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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 1)
Ocean Key House and 2) Value Rent-A-Car for the installation
of signs at Key West International Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 306-1986
See Res. Book No. 54 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
and Chairman of the Board to execute a Lease by and between
the County of Monroe and Monroe County Mosquito Control
District for certain premises located at the Marathon
Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 307-1986
See Res. Book No. 54 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved the purchase of approximately $5,000.00 worth
of material to fill a 14,300 square foot parking area at Key
West International Airport.
Board authorized renewal of thee General Airport Consulting
Services Agreement with BR&R Associates at $4,800.00 per
annum.
Planning, Building ~ Zoning
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Great Lakes Restaurants of Florida, Inc. for a substan-
tial addition to existing Burger King Restaurant to be built
below the 100-Year Flood Elevation on Lots 3 and 4, Block 1,
Key Colony, No.3, Overseas Highway, Key Vaca; Zoned UC -
Urban Commercial District (previously zoned BU-l); Coastal
Flood Zone A-13, Panel 1581C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Gulf Horizon Corporation of Naples, Florida for the
construction of pool deck, chickee bar, service pavilion,
bathroom facilities and lobby to be built below the 100-Year
Flood Elevation on Lot 1, Windley Island Point, 84457 State
Road 4-A, windley Key; Zoned SC - Suburban Commercial
District (previously zoned RU-3); Coastal Flood Zone V-17,
Panel 1128C.
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Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Hans J. Hamel for the placement of a mobile home below
the 100-Year Flood Elevation on Lot 15, Gulfrest Park, Del
Mar Boulevard, Big Coppitt Key; Zoned URM - Urban
Residential Mobile Home District (previously zoned RU-5);
Coastal Flood Zone V-12, Panel 1731.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Shirley L. Mulvey and Warren L. Chestnutt for the
construction of a 2,000 square foot enclosure below the
100-Year Flood Elevation of break-away construction on Lot
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20, Block 2, Driftwood Drive, Key Haven, Raccoon Key; Zoned
IS - Improved Subdivision (previously zoned RU-l); Coastal
Flood Zone A-10, Panel 1728.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Donald H. Spoerl for the enclosure of 245 square feet
below the 100-Year Flood Elevation in addition to existing
299 square foot enclosure under a single-family residence on
Lot 105, Sugarloaf Shores, Section F, Banyan Lane, Sugarloaf
Key; Zoned IS - Improved Subdivision (previously zoned
RU-l); Coastal Flood Zone V-12, Panel 1490C.
Board approved, per staff conditions and recommendations,
the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance
of Tarmac Florida, Inc. for an 84 square foot guard
building on Government Lot 7, US #1, MM 8.5, Rockland Key;
Zoned I - Industrial (previously zoned GU); Coastal Flood
Zone A-IO, Panel 1733.
Social Services
Board ratified the new revised By-laws of the Monroe County
Older Americans Advisory Board.
Board authorized execution of USDA Contract #84-4-878
Amendment for the Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 1986.
Board authorized payment to Martin-Vegue Funeral Home in the
amount of #525.00 for the Pauper Burial of William Joseph
Weatherford.
Board approved the new criteria concerning the clients that
are being served under Monroe County's Transportation
Program.
Board authorized execution of all documents concerning the
Fiscal Year 1986-87 Community Care For Disabled Adults
Grant, Contract and Attachments I and II for home-delivered
meals.
Extension Service
Board adopted the following Resolution 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 concerning Boating Improvement Fund Project at
National Marine Sanctuary, Key Largo.
RESOLUTION NO. 308-1986
See Res. Book No. 54 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Emergency Services
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
and Chairman of the Board to execute an Agreement by and
between the Florida Department of Community Affairs and
Monroe County for the purpose of establishing a Florida
Emergency Broadcast System with County emergency management
officials and the commercial broadcasting industry.
RESOLUTION NO. 309-1986
See Res. Book No. 54 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
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and Chairman of the Board to execute an Agreement by and
between the Florida Department of Community Affairs and
Monroe County to assure continued operation of the local
government radio system providing a direct radio link bet-
ween the Department and the County during emergencies.
RESOLUTION NO. 310-1986
See Res. Book No. 54 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
and Chairman of the Board to execute an Agreement by and
between the Florida Department of Community Affairs and
Monroe County concerning emergency communications system
enhancement.
RESOLUTION NO. 311-1986
See Res. Book No. 54 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution setting date, time
and place for Public Hearing for proposed abandonment of a
portion of 4th Lane, Winston Waterways, Key Largo, Monroe
County.
RESOLUTION NO. 312-1986
See Res. Book No. 54 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution designating Alison
Faher as temporary Mayor and Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners from November 4, 1986 until November 18, 1986,
and authorizing her, with the Clerk of said Board, to sign
all warrants, legal documents, and any other necessary
papers and documents.
RESOLUTION NO. 313-1986
See Res. Book No. 54 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY CLERK
Board accepted Sheriff's Report Of Funds In Excess Of Costs
for quarter ending 9/30/86 and check in the amount of
$1,828.50, with the funds to go into the Capital Projects
Fund.
Board accepted Sheriff's Report Of Forfeited Vehicles/
Vessels for quarter ending 9/30/86 pursuant to Florida
Statutes 932.704(5).
Board accepted bonds of the following Commissioners of the
Lower Keys Hospital District: Barbara Bazley, Frank
Courtney, and Ray Schoneck.
During discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to amend the Agenda to add
Item G-e pertaining to Financial Reports of the Clerk and
the Property Appraiser. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Board accepted the Financial Reports of the Clerk and the
Property Appraiser for the fiscal year ending September 30,
1986.
Motion carried unanimously.
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As a point of personal privilege, Commissioner
Swift discussed his absence from the Board of Appeals
Meeting which was scheduled for October 15th and indicated
that there was a lack of communication and that he was at
the meeting in Key Colony Beach on October 15th.
The Board then discussed Mayor Harvey's contribu-
tions to the County Commission. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
approve a Proclamation declaring the month of November as
WILHELMINA HARVEY MONTH and directing that an appropriate
plaque be prepared for presentation to her. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to adjourn the Board of County
Commissioners and to convene as the Monroe County Land
Authority.
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The Board reconvened.
COUNTY CLERK
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to consider Agenda Item G-f,
the Annual Report of Harry F. Knight, Monroe County Tax
Collecctor. The Honorable Harry F. Knight presented his
Annual Report and indicated that he was disbursing a total
of $634,097.16 to the Board of County Commissioners. Motion
was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to accept the Annual Report of the Monroe
County Tax Collector and receipt of the excess fees and to
deposit the sum of $200,000.00 to the General Revenue Fund
as anticipated in the Fiscal 1986-87 Budget and the balance
to be transferred to the Capital Improvements Fund. Motion
carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
The Board discussed a possible meeting with Mr.
pritham Singh concerning the acquisition of property in back
of Jackson Square for parking.
ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT
Engineering
The Board discussed the bids for Roadway
Improvements at Summerland Key/Cudjoe Key/Little Torch Key.
The Clerk advised the Board that he was in possession of a
bid received twenty minutes after the time for filing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer to waive the irregularity in the filing
of the bid and direct the Clerk to open the bid. Motion
carried unanimously. The Clerk advised the Board that he
was in possession of the following bids for certain Roadway
Improvements at Summerland Key/Cudjoe Key/Little Torch Key:
Redland Construction Co., Inc.
23799 SW 167th Avenue
Homestead, Fl. 33031
$160,398.75
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Frank Keevan & Son, Inc.
2nd Street, Stock Island
Key West, Fl. 33040
$188,345.00
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to refer to Staff for recommendation.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Harris discussed the Jerry Ellis Building in
Plantation Key and presented two schemes for the construc-
tion of the elevator housing. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
approve Scheme "An of the elevator housing at the Jerry
Ellis Building in Plantation Key Government Center. Motion
carried unanimously.
The Board discussed the second floor construction
at the Ellis Building in Plantation Key. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
approve a Change Order in the amount of $42,636.00 to
Hewitt-Kier Construction concerning the Jerry Ellis
Building. Motion carried unanimously.
Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan
discussed the proposed central sewage treatment plant.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to proceed with the design, construction
and permitting of the sewage treatment plant at the Ellis
Building in Plantation Key at an approximate cost of
$150,000.00 per the estimates of Post, Buckley, Schuh &
Jernigan in their letter of August 14, 1986 - the funding to
come from the Capital Improvements Fund. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont requesting the Masonic Order to
conduct cornerstone ceremonies at both the Jerry Ellis
Building in Plantation Key and the J. Lancelot Lester
Criminal Justice Building in Key West. Motion carried una-
nimously.
Airport
Director Art Skelly discussed the default by Air
South at the Marathon Airport. Mr. Skelly read a response
from a representative of Air South requesting additional
time. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to give five days to Air South to
bring their account to a current status, said five days
being working days - Monday through Friday~ at the end of
that period, authorizing the County Attorney to proceed with
eviction pursuant to the provisions of the Lease Agreement~
and also directing that Mr. Skelly would require prompt
reporting of all landing fees. Motion carried unanimously.
Planning, Building ~ Zoning
Bob Herman, representing Director Charles Pattison
who was on vacation, discussed the new FEMA Regulations con-
cerning mobile homes. Frank Greenman, attorney, addressed
the Board concerning the problem experienced by the
recreational mobile home parks with provisions in the Land
Use Plan concerning setbacks. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
establish as the intent of the Board of County Commissioners
that all mobile home recreational subdivisions, condominium
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plats, and lot
fathered in as
use was lawful
Land Use Plan.
layouts designated URM/RV would be grand-
to the use of those lots, provided that the
at the effective and/or adoption date of the
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed the previously approved lists
of requested exemptions to the forty-five day appeal rule to
DCA. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to notify DCA that if the response to
the County's request for exemptions to the forty-five day
appeal rule of DCA is not received by the Board on
Wednesday, October 22nd, the County will proceed to issue
permits in accordance with that proposed list of exemptions.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Herman discussed vested rights and space at the
Plantation Key office. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont to waive the provisions of the Land Use Plan con-
cerning the placement of a temporary office trailer at
Plantation Key. Motion was withdrawn. The Board discussed
the possible use of space in the newly-constructed
Supervisor of Elections Office. This matter was referred to
Mr. Lewin.
Howard Tupper, Development Review Coordinator,
discussed the Land Use Matrix and a proposed contract with
Strategic Land Planners, Ltd. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer to
adopt the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor to exe-
cuted on behalf of Monroe County a contract with Strategic
Land Planners, Ltd. for consulting work. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 314-1986
See Res. Book No. 54 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Mr. Tupper briefly discussed the work on the pro-
posed fee schedule.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor Feiner of Key Colony Beach addressed the
Board concerning the lights on Key Colony Beach Causeway.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Fahrer to turn the lights on Key Colony Beach
Causeway back on due to safety considerations and also to
ask that a committee of County and City officials review a
long-term solution to the situation. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Pro Tern Fahrer
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Bud Post, Ervin Higgs, Dr. Tom Hammer, Dr. Art
Weiner, Charles Siemon and the Board discussed the current
mapping efforts which are on-going in Monroe County. Motion
was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Stormont to provide to the Property Appraiser $50,000.00
from funding to be received from the Department of Community
Affairs plus an additional $10,000.00 from excess fees of
the Monroe County Property Appraiser for use in his mapping
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work, and that the Board of County Commissioners will
arbitrate any differences which may occur as a result of the
various mapping activities. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Fahrer and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to designate Charles
Pattison, Director of Planning, Building & zoning, to co-
ordinate the mapping activites. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board recessed for lunch.
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The Board reconvened at 2:15 p.m. with all
Commissioners present.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Les Hern addressed the Board and discussed property
on Summerland Key which he had received by Tax Deed and
which is being used as a road by some owners of property in
the area. No action was taken.
Mary Adele Donnelly addressed the Board and gave a
presentation concerning lighting as it affects nesting and
laying of eggs of turtles. Eleanor Orfino, Denise Downing
and Hilda Faircloth addressed the Board. The Board asked
that further specific information be provided concerning the
areas in question.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to execute a Worker's Compensation
Agreement with Gallagher Bassett in the amount of
$54,116.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve a Gallagher Bassett
Service Contract in the amount of $25,863.00. Motion
carried unanimously.
County Administrator Lewin read a letter from Joel
Koford concerning certain roads in the City of Key West and
Bahama Village.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Comissioner Swift to authorize the advertisement
for Public Hearing of a proposed Ordinance related to
blasting and explosives. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve the State Aid to Library
Grant in the amount of $54,398.00. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to authorize payment to Risk
Control Associates, Inc. in the amount of $1,200.00 for ser-
vices rendered through September 29, 1986.
The Board discussed the applicants for the position
of County Administrator. Mr. Lewin was directed to request
the eight applicants selected for interview to be present at
a Special Meeting called for October 23, 1986 at 2:00 p.m.
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at 310 Fleming Street, Key West.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Mr. Bigler and Mr. Dean of Avis Rent-A-Car System
addressed the Board concerning parking space at Key West
International Airport. Mr. Skelly was directed to provide
eight spaces in each of the first three rows at the Airport.
The Board then considered the Application for
Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance by Avis Rent A Car
System, Inc. for an auto service facility building to be
built below the 100-Year Flood Elevation at Key West
International Airport, Section 3, Township 68S, Range 25E,
Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West1 Zoned R-I-A - Residential
Zoning - per Paul Cates, Building Official for the City of
Key West1 Coastal Flood Zone A-IO, Panel 004B - per Mr.
Cates. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve the Application for
Variance conditioned upon the presentation of architectural
renderings to the Board of County Commissioners concerning
the construction to take place on the site. Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
prohibiting certain conduct on public property in unincor-
porated areas of Monroe CountY1 amending Chapter 13 of
Monroe County Code by adding Section 13-8 prohibiting
sleeping on public beaches and parks1 and by adding Section
13-9 prohibiting consumption of alcoholic beverages on
public beaches and parks1 providing for the waiving of such
prohibitions1 providing for severabilitY1 providing for the
repeal of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict
with this Ordinance1 providing for inclusion in the Code of
Ordinances of Monroe CountY1 and providing for an effective
date. 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. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
adopt the following Ordinance as amended. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 036-1986
See Ord. Book No. 12 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was then held on a proposed Ord-
inance providing that the Code of Ordinances of the County
of Monroe be amended by revising Section 12.53 of said Code1
prohibiting licensees from selling items in a manner or
location in which they were not authorized to sell or from
submitting false information on the license application
form; providing for severabilitY1 providing for inclusion in
the Monroe County Code of Ordinances1 providing for the
repeal of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict
with this Ordinance1 and providing 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. There
was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift
and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 037-1986
See Ord. Book No. 12 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEMS FOR STAFF COMMENT
Planning, Building ~ Zoning
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve, per staff con-
ditions and recommendations, the Application for Variance to
the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Monroe County Circuit Court
(Mr. Richard Kramer, Receiver-Kawama Tower) for the enclo-
sures below the 100-Year Flood Elevation in the amount of
3600 square feet for storage, bathrooms, office, recreation
room and kitchen on a part of land in part of Section 5,
Township 62S, Range 39E, Key Largo; Zoned BU-l; Coastal
Flood Zone V-21. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve, per staff con-
ditions and recommendations and contingent upon conformance
with the County's cistern law, the Application for Variance
to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Brian C. Schmitt for the
proposed construction of a 24 x 26 garage to be built on
top of existing cistern - to be elevated 11.6' above M.S.L. -
on Lot 13, Block 58, Crains Subdivision, Flagler Road,
Grassy Key; Zoned SS - Sparsely Settled Residential
District; Coastal Flood Zone V-17, Panel 1289C. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve the conversion of
Mr. Charles Pattison, Director of Planning, Building &
Zoning, to Career Service Status and waiving the proba-
tionary period. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor of Monroe County to execute on behalf
of Monroe County an Agreement as amended with the Florida
Department of Community Affairs for the County to perform
certain tasks in connection with the implementation of the
new County Land Use Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 315-1986
See Res. Book No. 54 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
and proposed Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Key
West concerning the Monroe County Land Authority.
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RESOLUTION NO. 316-1986
See Res. Book No. 54 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Engineering
Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan
addressed the Board concerning the bids for Roadway
Improvements at Summerland Key/Cudjoe Key/Little Torch Key
and recommended the rejection of the bids. Motion was made
by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Swift
to reject the bids for Roadway Improvements at Summerland
Key/Cudjoe Key/Little Torch Key and to authorize re-
advertisement. Motion carried unanimously.
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Municipal Service District
Jim Baker addressed the Board in place of Director
Charles Aguero who was on vacation. He discussed repairs to
Unit #2 in Key Largo. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift
and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to authorize repairs
to the refractory in Key Largo in the amount of $16,275.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Baker discussed the meeting called for October
21st and indicated that he was having trouble getting all of
the participants to be available on that date. Mayor Pro
Tern Fahrer re-scheduled that meeting to October 29th at
10:00 a.m. in the Chapel at the Public Service Building,
Stock Island.
SOUNDING BOARD FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Commissioner Swift discussed problems with the
Open Container Law. This matter was referred to the County
Attorney.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney Proby advised the Board of the
filing of an appeal concerning the Board's refusal to extend
time on the Port Bougainville project. He advised the Board
that he would be employing Mr. Siemon to represent the
County in this case at $100.00 per hour.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Stormont discussed Card Sound Road.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Swift directing Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan
to prepare a feasibility study on extending the evacuation
route through the Card Sound Bridge Authority area to the
traffic light and to consider such items as re-bonding and
the extending of tolls beyond the expiration of the current
bond issue. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Mayor Pro Tern Fahrer to allow the existing tenants of the
property at the corner of Whitehead and Southard Street a
90-day period from the date of the closing before they would
be required to vacate the premises. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Mayor Pro Tern Fahrer to appoint Commissioner Stormont to
the Resource Planning Management Committee. Motion carried
unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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