11/02/1984 RegularRegular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Friday, November 2, 1984
Marathon
A regular meeting of the Board of County j
Commissioners convened on the above date. Present and j
answering to roll call werelCommissioner Alison Fahrer,,
Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner Jerry
Hernandez, Commissioner Ed Swift, and Mayor Ken Sorensen;.
Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Lucien Proby,i
County Attorney; Kermit Lewin, County Administrator; members
of the County's Consulting Engineers Firm; members -of the
Press and Radio; and the general public.
All stood for the IInvocation and Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Motion was made by,Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to approve the following items by una-
nimous consent:
LEGALIDEPARTMENT
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Board authorized t_he County lAttorney to call for a Public
Hearing on the proposed abandonment of Sunset Boulevardlin
Snug Harbor Addition No. 1 Subdivision on Summerland Key,
Monroe County, Florida. j
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning receipt
of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 314-1984
See Res. Book No. 40 which i;;Is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the followingyResolution transferring funds.
RESOLUTION
See Res. Book No. 40 which i
reference.
Board adopted the following
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION
See Res. Book No. 40 which i
reference.
NO. 315-1984
s incorporated herein by
Resolution concerning receipt of
NO. 316-1984
s incorporated herein by
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CLERK TO THE BOARD
Board approved payment of t'le following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures: 'j
FINE & FORFEITURE FUNDS
COURT -APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, John P. Rotolo, in the
amount of 887.50. --
OTHER EXPENSES, Lois J.'Spallone, in the amount of
$50.00; Louis J. Spallonen the amount of $100.00.
COURT REPORTER SER,ICES, Associated Court Reporter,
in the amount of 24.25; Associated Court Reporter, in the
amount of $20.00; Philip J. Chanfrau, in the amount of
$30.80.
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COMPETENCY & PSYCH,iOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Richard
Hellman, Ph.D., in the amou-Int of 125.00; Mental Health
Care Center, in the amount i,of $300.00; John P. Mihalova,ich,
Ph.D., in the amount of $12'5.00.
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COURT INTERPRETERS, Jerome Grapel in the amount of
$25.00; A oa lofo Mata, in the amount of $50.00; Oscar McKee,
in the amount of $30.00. 1
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Toxicology Testing Service,
Inc., in the amount of $1751,.00.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Fees in the amount of $185.00;
Travel in the amount of $573.64.
Board approved the following Warrants:
W A R' R A N T S
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #26570-#27335, in the amount
Of $1,401,404.76.
FINE & FORFEITURE �UND,
$6259108.75.
#390-#393, in the amount of
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #250-#251, in
the amount of 3,244.25.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, MARINE BANK, #559-#566, in the
amount of-TT6T,407.95.
WORKMENS COMPENSATION, #1175-#1204, in the amount
of $6,517.30.
Board acknowledged receipt of the Annual
Property Appraiser for Fiscal Year ending
1984.
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Board approved the Commission Bond for Wi
County Commissioner, District 3.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY
Report of the
September 30,
lliam J. Freeman,
ADMINISTRATOR
Board authorized refund of money paid for a Dimensional
Variance to John Bussian, in the amount of $100.00, inasmuch
as the applicant did not need the Dimensional Variance.
Board approved the State of'ilFlorida Department of Community
Affairs Contract for the period of October 1, 1984 through
September 30, 1985, Community Services Trust Fund Grant'
(Transportation Program) and authorized execution of same.
Board granted authority to advertise for public sale the
following vehicles considered to be beyond repair which,are
currently housed at the County Garage: 1975 Ford Torino,
1975 Nova, 1969 Dodge Pick-up, 1973 Chevy Wagon, and 1976
Ford Granada.
Board approved, subject to staff recommendation, the
Application for Variance to'lthe Flood Hazard Ordinance of
Islander Homes of the Keys to construct a Temporary
Condominium Sales Office under the existing model unit
located on Government Lot 31of Section 5, Township 66 S,
Range 33E, 10500 Avaiation Boulevard, Crawl Key -Marathon,
Zoned BU-1, a
Board approved the Application For Variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance of Harry L. Mansfield, Jr. to place a mobile
home at the same elevation as the surrounding mobile homes
located on Key Largo, within the mobile home subdivision
known as Sexton Cove.
Board approved the Application For Variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance of Philomena Hunter to place a mobile home
at the same elevation as the surrounding mobile homes
located on Little Torch Key, within the mobile home sub-
division known as Coral Shores Estates.
Board approved, per staff recommendtion, the Application. For
Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of American Outdoors
Key Largo Inc. to construct a dockmaster's building and deck
at the approximate elevation of 8' above mean sea level,
with restrooms, on Key Largo, on Tract 5-B of the Amended
Plat of Mandalay.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Board adopted the following Resolution designating the month
of November 1984 as "Monroe County Hospice Month" and
authorizing the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, to issue and execute a Proclamation
calling upon all County agencies, the medical community,
appropriate private organizations, and the people of Monroe
County to observe the month with appropriate forums,
programs and activities designed to encourage County -wide
recognition of and support for hospice care.
RESOLUTION NO. 317-1984
See Res. Book No. 40 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board authorized execution of a Proclamation recognizing
"Poppy Day" in Monroe County.
Board granted authority to advertise Amendments to the
Tourist Development Council Ordinance for the purpose of
providing for the removal of Council members due to the
failure to attend meetings and also providing for the means
to fund administrative expenses.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Board authorized refund of money paid for a Master
Mechanical Examination to Victor L. Keller, in the amount
of $50.00, inasmuch as Mr. Keller was unable to take the
Examination due to a job -related accident.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to authorize refund of money
paid for a Building Permit Fee to Jewish Community Center,
in the amount of $123.00, inasmuch as the Permit was issued
to a non-profit organization. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
No
Commissioner
Harvey
Yes
Commissioner
Hernandez
Yes
Commissioner
Swift
No
Mayor Sorensen
Yes
Motion carried.
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LEGAL DEPARTMENT
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Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to authorize the County
Attorney to advertise for Public Hearing a proposed
Ordinance related to streets and highways.and public right-
of-way use permitting matters connected therwith; amending
and revising the Title and:Preamble of Monroe County
Ordinance No. 19-1983, and,Sections 16-18, 16-19, 16-20 and
16-21, Monroe County Code,to conform to subsequent enact-
ments; creating Section 16'.;21.1, Monroe County Code,
relating to special provis%ons and general permits for
public or private utilities;; amending and revising Sections
16-229 16-239 16-24, and 16,-25, Monroe County Code, to
modify permit application procedures, insurance and bonding
requirements, general provisions and access driveway provi-
sions; amending and revising Sections 16-27, 16-28 and,
16-29, Monroe County Code, -providing for reduced permit
application fees, providing, for notice of conflicts to per-
mitees and to conform to subsequent enactments; amending and
revising Sections 16-31 andj 16-32, Monroe County Code, pro-
viding for time limits andlrestoration and penalty;
readopting Section 22, Monr;oe County Ordinance No. 19-1983;
providing an effective date. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by,'! Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to authorize the County
Attorney to advertise a Notice of Calling for Bids for modi-
fications of daybeacons to 'mark the "Lakes" passage waterway
(Key West to Boca Grande),Florida Keys, Monroe County,
Florida. Roll call vote wajs taken with the following
results:
Commissioner 'Fahrer No
Commissioner !Harvey Yes
Commissioner Hernandez Yes
Commissioner ;Swift Yes
Mayor Sorensen Yes
Motion carried.
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Motion was made byi Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to approve the adoption of'a
Resolution authorizing the 'Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, to execute a Second
Amendment to Agreement to develop a Coastal Implementation
Plan for The Keys by and be'1tween the State of Florida
Department of Environmental -!Regulation and Monroe County.
During discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Fa;hrer to continue to the next Key
West meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Proby discussed the letter received from
Attorney John Dent concerning the School Funding Formula.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Hernandez to p''ostpone consideration of this
item until the next Key West meeting on November 16th and
request that Mr. Higgs, Property Appraiser, be present.
Motion carried unanimously.!
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by;Commissioner Swift and
by Commissioner Harvey to approve roof repairs at
Towers in the amount of $5,700.00. Motion carried
mously. j
seconded
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Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Mayor Sorensen to approve an invoice from
Charley Toppino & Sons for roads at Stock Island, Key Haven,
in the amount of $84,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Mayor Sorensen to authorize the serving of cham-
pagne at the Library on November 16th during the
Rededication ceremonies. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to approve, subject to staff recommen-
dations and conditions, a Permit Application from Judith A.
Walstad and Ann J. Trosper for Riprap and Dock at Lot 10,
Block 5, Cutthroat Harbor Estates 1st Addition, Cudjoe Key,
Monroe County, Floridz, Zoned RU-1. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Mayor Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to approve the request for authorization
to advertise for a Public Hearing on siting hazardous waste
transfer station. During discussion, the motion was
withdrawn by the maker. Motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to deny the
request. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
No
Commissioner
Harvey
Yes
Commissioner
Hernandez
Yes
Commissioner
Swift
No
Mayor Sorensen
No
Motion failed. Motion was then made by Mayor Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to postpone this matter
until the November 30th meeting. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
No
Commissioner
Harvey
No
Commissioner
Hernandez
Yes
Commissioner
Swift
No
Mayor Sorensen
Yes
Motion failed. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer to
approve the request. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion was made by Mayor Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Hernandez to approve the request from the
Manager of the Municipal Service District that he be granted
authority to authorize refunds from District funds to indi-
viduals who are due such refunds as a result of billing
errors, overpayments, etc. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
The Board discussed salaries for the Manager of the
Municipal Service District. Motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by Mayor Sorensen to approve a salary
increase from $35,0.00.00 to $39,000.00 for the Manager of
the Municipal Service District. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
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Commissionerjahrer
No
Commissioner'Harvey
No
CommissioneriHernandez
Yes
Commissioner;ISwift
No
Mayor Sorensen
Yes
Motion failed. Motion wasimade by Mayor Sorensen to approve
salary for the Public Workss Director and Manager of the
Municipal Service District�in the amount of $37,000.00.
During discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was
made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Mayor
Sorensen -to approve a salary increase of $25500.00 for Billy
Wagner, Civil Defense Director; Art Skelly, Director of
Airports; Louis LaTorre, Social Services Director; Hank
Kokenzie, Veterans Affairs -Director; Edward Stickney, Public
Works Director; and Charles Aguero, Manager of the Municipal
Service District. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner`Fahrer No
Commissioner,Harvey No
Commissioner;Hernandez Yes
Commissioner Swift No
Mayor Sorensen Yes
Motion failed. Motion wasjmade by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Mayor Sorensen -Ito approve a salary of $37,000.00
for the Public Works Director and the Manager of the
Municipal Service District.; During discussion, Mayor
Sorensen attempted to amend the motion to add that a
$3,000.00 increase be grantled to the Social Services
Director. The amendment was not accepted by the maker.,
During discussion, the origjinal motion was withdrawn.
Motion was made by Commissijoner Harvey to approve a salary
of $36,000.00 per annum fort the Public Works Director and
the Manager of the Municipal Service District. During
discussion, the motion wasllwithdrawn. Motion was then,made
by Commissioner Harvey and"seconded by Commissioner
Hernandez to .approve a salary in the amount of $37,000.00
for the Manager of the Municipal Service District. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner ';Fahrer No
Commissioner yHarvey Yes
Commissioner Hernandez Yes
Commissioner Swift Yes
Mayor Sorensein Yes
Motion carried. Motion was! then made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by M`;ayor Sorensen to approve a salary
in the amount of $37,000.001per year for the Public Works
Director. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
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Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Hernandez Yes
Commissioner Swift Yes
Mayor Sorensen Yes
Motion carried. Motion was;made by Mayor Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to increase the salary of
Louis LaTorre, the Social Services Director, by $3,000.00
per year. During discussion, the Chairman ruled that any
discussion concerning salaries in general and not specifi-
cally Mr. LaTorre's salary would be out of order. Motion
was then made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to challenge the ruling of the Chair and
to allow discussion of salaries in general. Roll call vote
on the motion to challenge was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Yes
Commissioner Harvey
Yes
Commissioner Hernandez
No
Commissioner Swift
Yes
Mayor Sorensen
No
Motion carried. Commissioner Fahrer
proceeded to discuss
salary management program. Roll call
on the motion con-
cerning Mr. LaTorre's salary increase
was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
No
Commissioner Harvey
No
Commissioner Hernandez
Yes
Commissioner Swift
No
Mayor Sorensen
Yes
Motion failed.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Mayor Sorensen to approve Addendum #3 to the Agreement
For Services between the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners and Gallagher Bassett Insurance Service, a
Division of Arthur J. Gallagher and Co. regarding the
Self -Insured Workers Compensation Program. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Hernandez being absent from
the meeting.
The Board considered for approval Southern Express
Airline's request for leasehold area at the Marathon Airport
to initiate air service from that location. Motion was made
by Mayor Sorensen to approve on a temporary six.ty-day ba-sis
only and requiring that representatives of Southern Express
Airline meet with the Airport Committee and also requiring a
$15,000.00 Performance Bond. Mr. Nicholas Finazzo of
Southern Express Airlines addressed the Board. During
discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made
by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Mayor Sorensen to
approve the use of an area at the Marathon Airport by
Southern Express on a sixty-day temporary basis, pending a
meeting of the Airport Committee to work out the terms of a
Lease. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner
Hernandez being absent from the meeting. Mr. Swift asked
that an Airport Committee meeting be set for Thursday,
November 8th.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Harvey discussed the proposed sale of
land on Matecumbe Beach. During discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Harvey that the County purchase the land
known as Lot 3, Parcel D of Lower Matecumbe Key Point for
park purposes. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion
was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Fahrer to authorize the County Attorney, the County
Administrator, and a Committee consisting of Commissioners
Harvey and Fahrer, to enter into negotiations for the
possible purchase on Matecumbe Beach known as Lot 3, Parcel
D, Lower Matecumbe Key Point. Roll call vote was unanimous
with Commissioner Hernandez being absent from the meeting.
Mr. Fred Tittle, attorney, addressed the Board concerning
the proposed purchase.
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Commissioner Fahrer discussed the condition of the
public address systems used at the Courthouse locations.
She asked that estimates be obtained for upgrading and
repairing these systems to'put them in workable condition.
This matter was referred to the County Administrator, the
Clerk, and the Public Works Director for a report back in
thirty days.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Motion was made by Mayor Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to postpone for two weeks an appointment
to the Translator Board. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Hernandez being absent from the meeting.
The County Attorney discussed action taken by'
Florida Keys Electric Co-op concerning the placement of uti-
lity poles in Indian Harbor Subdivision. Motion was made
by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Mayor Sorensen to
postpone this item for two weeks. Motion carried'unani-
mously.
Motion was made by'; Mayor Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to apprlove, per recommendation from Mr.
Paros, the following Requests for Referendum Elections from
Municipal Service Taxing Districts:
"District 1-A - Request frolm Stock Island Fire Department to
have a new fire station constructed on donated property on
Stock Island, Florida.
"The existing Stock Islandifire station was constructed'
around 1977, at a time when) the City of Key West Fire
Department discontinued seravice to the Stock Island/Key
Haven areas. The existing ,station consists of one garage
bay in which two vehicles are presently housed. In addi-
tion, one 1500 gallon tanker truck is parked on the outside
of the building with no sec;'urity afforded to it.
"While floor space in the existing station is somewhat
limited and there is a lackof security for the tanker truck
that is parked outside, the;,primary inducement to seek
authorization for the construction of a new station at this
time was that a benefactor was going to donate property'on
which a new station could be constructed; resulting in a
savings to the district ands; thereby to the.taxpayer.
"On this date October 23, 1984, I had a telephone conver-
sation with Mr. Steve Conde'�'lla, the benefactor. He stated
that at this time he is withdrawing his intent to.donat,e the
property to the fire department; however, that it may be a
possibility at sometime in the future.
"Therefore, I feel that ituould be premature to seek
authorization for the construction of a new station at this
time and I recommend that this request not be placed on -a
referendum. I will research the possibility of erecting a
fence and gate for security purposes around the truck that
is now parked outside of the station.
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"District 1-B - Request from Big Coppitt Fire Department to
purchase one new Quick Attack Rescue Pumper and associated
and/or related equipment.
"Initially when I was approached by Big Coppitt's Fire Chief
Bill Mansifeld regarding a referendum for a new and smaller
type of fire apparatus for their department, his justifica-
tion was that usually during daytime hours his first
responding crew of firefighters were female members of the
department and that they had problems driving and operating
the pump on their present fire engine pumper. He felt that
a smaller type vehicle would be easier to drive and
operate. Big Coppitt's new Fire Chief, Mr. Henry Hurtekant
justifies the request based on the age of their present fire
engine pumper, the maneuverability of a smaller apparatus
and its usefulness for responding to accident scenes and
small fires.
"First of all, I do not feel that the purchase of a smaller
vehicle is going to solve the problems of manpower and
proper training. Secondly, as to the age of their present
fire engine pumper, this truck is 15 years old; however, it
was completely refurbished approximately two years ago and
as far as I know it is in good working condition. While a
smaller type of vehicle may be easier to maneuver on the
streets of Big Coppitt Key and while it may be useful for
responding to accidents and small fires, I do not feel that
these reasons alone are sufficient justification for the
purchase of a new and smaller vehicle. In the case of a
major fire on Big Coppitt Key, mutual aid response is
available from adjacent districts' fire departments and from
the fire department at the Naval Air Station through an
existing Mutual Assistance Agreement.
"Based on the aforementioned, I do not recommend that this
request be placed on a referendum.
"District 1-C - Request from
purchase one new Quick Attack
and/or related equipment.
Sugarloaf Fire Department to
Rescue Pumper and associated
"This department currently uses a 1956 Dodge surplus mili-
tary vehicle that was converted by the volunteers to serve
their rescue needs. This vehicle is dangerously overloaded,
difficult and costly to maintain, and quite often cannot be
started when needed. This rescue vehicle carries the
largest amount of heavy-duty rescue and extrication equip.-
ment available in the Lower Keys and responds to adjacent
districts on mutual aid requests for this type of equipment.
"I feel that a new Quick Attack Pumper is of necessity
within this district and recommend that it be placed on a
referendum.
"District 1-D - Request from Big Pine Fire Department to
purchase one new Class A Fire Engine Pumper and associated
and/or related equipment.
"Due to increased commercial development within this
district, increased fire flow pumping capability is
required. In addition, the present Class A fire pumper
within this district is now 22 years old. Even though the
fire apparatus portion of this vehicle was refurbished
approximately seven years ago, parts for the engine which is
the original are becoming harder to obtain resulting in
extended down time of the vehicle when needing repairs.
While this present vehicle would be a good backup for the
district, I feel that its usefulness as a first line pumper
has become somewhat unreliable. I feel that a new Class A
Pumper is needed within this district as a first line unit
and it will also increase the department's pumping capabi-
lity. I recommend that this item be placed on a referendum.
"District 1-D - Request from Big Pine Ambulance Service to
purchase one new Type III Ambulance and associated and/or
related equipment.
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"A new ambulance would replace an existing 1973 Type II
backup ambulance presently used within this district. All
other ambulances of this year and type which had been used
in the county have been retired due to unreliability and
increasing maintenance costs. This 1973 ambulance is
experiencing the same problems.
"Due to the distance between this district and hospitals, a
backup ambulance is neededwithin the district to effec-
tively answer calls when th;e primary ambulance is already in
use. I recommend that this! request be placed on a referen-
dum.
"District 3 - Request from�Fishermen's Hospital Ambulance
Service to remount and refurbish District 3's existing 1980
Type III Ambulance's Modular Patient Compartment onto anew
cutaway Cab Chassis.
"Type III Ambulances' Modullar Patient Compartments can be
remounted onto a new cutaway cab -chassis when the old cab -
chassis is worn and becomes unreliable. The modular patient
compartments usually last approximately 10-15 years with
minor refurbishing at the t1lime of remounting. This results
in a cost savings, because rinstead of having to replace�an
entire ambulance only the c�6b-chassis is replaced at about
half the cost of an entire knew ambulance.
"It has been our experience that a cab -chassis will last and
remain reliable for approximately 3-5 years, depending on
the amount of usage. It ap.pears that maintenance costs on
the existing cab -chassis are escalating and down time for
repairs is increasing. I recommend that this item be placed
on a referendum.
"District 4-B - Request from Islamorada Fire Department to
purchase one new Class A Fire Engine Pumper and associated
and/or related equipment and to construct a utility type
building on fire station property to house an emergency
generator.
"The newest Class A Fire Engine Pumper that is presently in
use within this district is"22 years old. This pumper is of
the same year and model as those already discussed under the
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Big Pine Key and Conch Key Fire Departments' refer.enduml
requests and is also experiencing the same problems. This
pumper was most recently out of service for approximately
five days for repairs to the pump. This district's only
other Class A pumper is 31 years old.
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"I feel that there is definitely a need in this district for
a new first line Class A fire engine pumper. Therefore; I
recommend that this requesti,be placed on a referendum.
"The Islamorada Fire Station is used as a back-up com-
munications center when the;primary center for this area,
the Plantation Key Sheriff's Sub -Station, is off the air for
repairs; being so, an emergency generator for back-up power
is needed. A generator has already been purchased by the
Islamorada Department out of their own funds, not district
funds. However, a utility type building is needed for its
installation. I recommend that this be placed on a referen-
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"Your favorable consideration of these requests will be
greatly appreciated. I will; be present at your next meeting
to answer any further questiions that you may have regarding
these requests."
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Motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Dr. Jose J. Bofill of the Monroe County Health
Department addressed the Board concerning the progress of
the Health Department and funds available for improvement of
the Health Department Building on Stock Island. He also
discussed briefly the Contract proposed between HRS and
Monroe County concerning the operation of the Health
Department. Mr. LaTorre addressed the Board concerning
several problems with the proposed Contract. Motion was
made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to postpone consideration of this item until November
16th and requested that information be presented to the
Board for their consideration concerning the proposed
Contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Fahrer discussed her appointment to
the Zoning Board to replace Mr. John Stormont who has
resigned to seek public office, said resignation effective
November 20, 1984. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer
and seconded by Commissioner Swift to confirm the appoint-
ment of Mr. Charles Howell to serve on the Zoning Board upon
the resignation of Mr. John Stormont, which is effective
November 209 1984, to serve out the remainder of Mr.
Stormont's term. During discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Mayor Sorensen to
table. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
No
Commissioner
Harvey
No
Commissioner
Hernandez
Yes
Commissioner
Swift
No
Mayor Sorensen
No
Motion failed. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez
and seconded by Mayor Sorensen to postpone for two weeks.
During discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was
made by Mayor Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer
to postpone for two weeks. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Hernandez No
Mayor Sorensen Yes
Motion failed with Commissioner Swift being absent from the
meeting. Roll call vote was taken on the original motion
with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer Yes
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Hernandez No
Mayor Sorensen Yes
Motion failed with Commissioner Swift being absent from the
meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Fred Tittle, attorney, for four Garbage
Franchisees, addressed the Board concerning their request
for a three-year extension of the current Franchise
Agreements. He advised the Board that he would be
requesting them to consider this item along with recommen-
dations of staff at the meeting of November 16th: Motion
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was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to postpone for two weeks until the
November 16th meeting and requesting a report from staff
concerning the requested extension. Motion carried unani-
mously with Commissioner Swift being absent from the
meeting.
REQUEST TO,ADDRESS THE BOARD
Mr. Rand Winter, Public Defender, addressed the
Board concerning Lease Renewals for the Key West, Marathon,
and Key Largo offices. Motion was made by Mayor Sorensen
and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the con-
tinuation of the Contract with Mr. Saltzman for office space
in the Key Largo area at a;flat rate of $800.00 per month
throughout the five-year term, including a one hundred,
twenty day cancellation clause. Motion carried unanimously
with Commissioner Swift being absent from the meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to execute a Lease
Agreement by and between Irwin S. Morse, M.D. and the County
of Monroe, State of Florida, for the purpose of renting
office space for the Public Defender's Office in Marathon.
RESOLUTION NO. 318-1984
See Res. Book No. 40 which'is incorporated herein by
reference. I
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Harvey discussed the possible acquisi-
tion of Budd Brothers property under the C.A.R.L. program.
Motion was made by Commissiloner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer directiing the County Attorney to prepare
and the Chairman to executj the following Resolution
requesting the Conservation and Recreational Land Program of
the State of Florida to consider the Budd Brothers property,
consisting of 54 acres located at Long Beach Drive, Big Pine
Key, Monroe County, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 319-1984
See Res. Book No. 40 which;iis incorporated herein by
reference.
The Board discussed their previous action con-
cerning pyramiding. Motion was made by Mayor Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to clarify the direction
given previously to Dr. Doyle of the Planning Department,
indicating that they did not authorize the waiving of any
set -back requirements or lot size requirements in the Code
concerning any pyramiding decision made by the Director' of
Planning. Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioners
Hernandez and Swift being absent from the meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to petition the Zoning Board to con-
sider re -zoning Lots 1 and116, Block A; Lots 1 and 12, Block
B; Lots 1 and 6, Block C; Lots 1 and 8, Block D; and Lot 1,
Block E of the Waloriss Subdivision on Boot Key from RU-3 to
RU-1 in accordance with the provisions of the Monroe County
Code. Mr. Tom Wright, attorney representing the Slaters,
who own property in the area, addressed the Board concerning
the matter and submitted a:Petition from property owners in
the area. Ms. Leona Slater, a property owner in the
Waloriss Subdivision, addressed the Board concerning their
action. Roll call vote on;the motion was unanimous with
Commissioners Hernandez and Swift being absent from the
meeting.
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REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Mr. Michael H. Puto, President of the Monroe County
Chief's Association, addressed the Board concerning the
position of Fire Marshall. Mr. Mickey Feiner, Mayor of Key
Colony Beach and member of the District 2 Board of
Governors, addressed the Board concerning the position of
Fire Marshall and requested that it be reinstated. Motion
was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to reactivate the position of Fire Marshall con-
sidering the funding from District 7, the excess Tax
Collector's fees distributed to the Special Districts, a
possible fee schedule in connection with inspections, and
requesting the County Administrator to make a recommendation
to the Board concerning the balance of the funding. Roll
call vote was unanimous with Commissioners Hernandez and
Swift being absent from the meeting. Motion was made by
Mayor Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
appoint Mr. Mickey Feiner to annually review the operation
of the position of Fire Marshall and report to the full
Board. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners
Hernandez and Swift being absent from the meeting.
BOARD OF APPEALS
The Board of County Commissioners sat as the Board
of Appeals. Present were Commissioners Fahrer and Harvey
and Mayor Sorensen. Absent from the meeting were
Commissioners Hernandez and Swift. Also present were Danny
L. Kolhage, Clerk; Lucien Proby, County Attorney; Kermit
Lewin, County Administrator; Dr. Jeffrey Doyle, Director of
Planning; members of the Press and Radio; and the general
public.
Mr. Buck De Vane, attorney representing David Leo
and Samuel Cooper, as tenants in common, addressed the Board
concerning their request to reverse the decision of the
Monroe County Zoning Board in their action to deny the
requested change of zoning from GU to BU-2-T, on Lots 11,
12, and 13, Square 4 of Kinercha Subdivision, as recorded
in Plat Book 1, Page 74, and located in Section 26, Township
66 South, Range 29 East., Big Pine Key. Motion was made by
Mayor Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt
the following Resolution reversing the decision of the
Zoning Board of Monroe County, Florida, without prejudice,
and approving the request of David Leo Cooper and Samuel
Cooper to reverse the decision of the Zoning Board of Monore
County, Florida, denying a change of zoning from GU to
BU-2-T.
RESOLUTION NO. 320-1984
See Res. Book No. 40 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioners Hernandez
and Swift being absent from the meeting. Motion was made by
Mayor Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
include as a covenant with the foregoing decision the
requirement of the filing of a unity of title. Motion
carried unaniously with Commissioners Hernandez and Swift
being absent from the meeting.
Motion was made by'Mayor Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to prepare and advertise for Public
Hearing a new zoning category use for warehousing only.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Hernandez and
Swift being absent from the meeting.
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Mr. Buck De Vane,yattorney representing Tim 0.
Yeider and Dan A. Yeider, addressed the Board concerning
their request to reverse the decision of the Monroe County
Zonig Board in denying a change of zoning from RU-1 to,
BU-2-Q on a part of Government Lot 45 Section 1, Township 66
South, Range 32 East, Key Vaca. Mr. Randall Mearns, adja-
cent property owner, addressed the Board and objected to the
appeal. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution
upholding the decision of 'the Zoning Board of Monroe County,
Florida, without prejudice, and denying the request of Tim
0. Yeider and Dan A. Yeider to reverse the decision of the
Zoning Board of Monroe County, Florida, denying a change of
zoning from RU-1 to BU-2-Q'!.
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RESOLUTION NO. 321-1984
See Res. Book No. 40 which;is incorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioners Hernandez
and Swift being absent from the meeting.
PUBLIIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 025'-1984 by amending Subsection
19-180(9) of Section 19-180, entitled "GU General Use
District"; providing for severability; providing for
repealing of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in..
conflict with this Ordinance to the extent of said conflict;
providing for inclusion inIthe Monroe County Code of
Ordinances; providing for !an effective date. Proof of
publication was entered in';to the records. Motion was made
by Commissioner Fahrer and:seconded by Commissioner Harvey
to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioners Hernandez and Swift being absent from the
meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and
seconded by Commissioner Hlarvey to continue until the next
scheduled Public Hearing oin November 16th. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioners Hernandez and Swift being
absent from the meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting -was
adjourned. i