04/06/1984 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Friday, April 6, 1984
10:00 A.M., Marathon
A regular meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners convened on the above date. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Alison Fahrer,
Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner Jerry
Hernandez, Jr., Commissioner Ed Swift and Chairman Ken
Sorensen. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Lucien
Proby, County Attorney; Kermit Lewin, County Administrator;
Members of the County's Consulting Engineers; Members of the
Press and Radio; and general public.
All stood for the Invocation and remained standing
for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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Before the meeting got started, Commissioner
Hernandez introduced the children of Commissioner Swift who
were in the audience, Ed and Debbie Swift.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A continued public hearing was held on a proposed
Ordinance adding ARTICLE V to Section 13 of the Code of
Ordinances of Monroe County, entitled "Payment of
Incarceration Costs of Inmates of Monroe County Jail."
Proof of publication was entered into the records. Motion
was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to read the proposed Ordinance by title
only. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jim Noone of
Marathon addressed the Board and opposed the Ordinance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to table consideration of the Ordinance
until an Attorney Generalis Opinion could be obtained.
Several Board members then attempted to discuss the motion
to table. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Mayor Sorensen to suspend the rules and allow
for the discussion of the motion to table. During
discussion, this motion was withdrawn and during further
discussion, the motion to table was withdrawn. Motion was
made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to table consideration of the Ordinance until an
Attorney General's Opinion could be obtained. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Sorensen
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
amending Chapter 2.1, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," to
restrict the hours of sale of beer, wine, and other alcoho-
lic beverages, and restricting the distance between such
establishments, etc. Proof of publication was entered into
the records. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to read the proposed
Ordinance by title only. Motion carried unanimously. The
following individuals spoke in opposition: Richard
Sheppard, Rick Ostor, Richard Rudell, Jim Noone, and
Robert West, Jr. Pastor Robert Warehime spoke in favor of
the proposed Ordinance. Motion was made by Commissioner
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Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to reject
adoption of the Ordinance. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
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Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Sorensen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
repealing Ordinance 19-1983 and establishing a Monroe County
public right-of-way use permit and a fee schedule, etc.
Proof of publication was entered into the records. Motion
was made by Commissioner Hernandez to postpone. Motion died
for lack of a second. Motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by Mayor Sorensen to read the pro-
posed Ordinance by title only. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Mayor
Sorensen to postpone until the May 4th meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Miss Judy Sheppard of the Big Pine Key Athletic
Association addressed the Board concerning the need for
additional land on Big Pine Key for recreational purposes.
This matter was referred to the County Administrator to meet
with representatives of Big Pine Key Athletic Association.
Commissioner Fahrer discussed a proposed sublease
-- agreement between the Walt Disney Group and the University
of Miami for the purpose of subleasing a part of Pigeon Key
to be used as a holding area for specimens which would be
shown at a new pavi11ion in Walt Disney World. Mr. Chuck
Klein, attorney representing the University of Miami,
addressed the Board concerning the request for a sublease.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Mayor Sorensen to disapprove the request for the sublease.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Sorensen
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried. Further discussion ensued. Motion was made
by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez
directing that the County negotiate with the University of
Miami, and further directing that Commissioner Swift would
chair a committee which would discuss the future use of
Pigeon Key. Motion was carried unanimously.
OPENING OF BIDS
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The Clerk advised the Board that he was in
possession of one sealed bid for the replacement/repair of
daybeacons in Cow Key Channel, Monroe County, Florida.
Proof of publication was entered into the records. Motion
was made by Mayor Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner
Fahrer to authorize the Clerk to open the bid. Motion was
carried unanimously. The following bid was received:
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Frank Keevan & Son, Inc.
2nd Street, Stock Island
Key West, Florida 33040
$1,987.00
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to refer the bid to staff. Motion
carried unanimously.
The Clerk advised the Board that he was in
possession of two sealed bids for the Installation of
daybeacons to mark the channel in "Lakes" Section between
Key West and Boca Grande Key, Monroe County, Florida. Proof
of publication was entered into the records. Motion was
made by Comissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner
Hernandez to authorize the Clerk to open the bids. Motion
was carried unanimously. The following bids were received:
Upper Keys Marine Construction
Post Office Box 18AAA
Key Largo, Florida 33037
$11,022.00
Frank Keevan & Son, Inc.
2nd Street, Stock Island
Key West, Florida 33040
$ 8,977.00
Motion was made by Mayor Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Hernandez to refer the bids to staff. Motion
carried unanimously.
The Clerk advised the Board that he was in
possession of two sealed bids for the installation and
modification of daybeacons to mark Tavernier Creek-Gulfside,
Florida Keys, Monroe County, Florida. Proof of publication
was entered into the records. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez
to authorize the Clerk to open the bids. Motion was carried
unanimously. The following bids were received:
Upper Keys Marine Construction
Post Office Box 18AAA
Key Largo, Florida 33037
$5,673.00
Frank Keevan & Son, Inc.
2nd Street, Stock Island
Key West, Florida 33040
$3,247.00
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to refer the bids to staff. Motion
carried unanimously.
The Clerk advised the Board that he was in
possession of three 'sealed bids for Roadway Improvements,
Key Vaca Roads I (Mile Marker 51) Vaca Key, Monroe County,
Florida. Proof of publication was entered into the records.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to authorize the Clerk to open the bids.
Motion was carried unanimously. The following bids were
received: --
Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc.
Post Office Box 787
Key West, Florida 33041
$126,780.03
General Asphalt Co., Inc.
4850 N.W. 72nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33152
$ 69,085.10
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The Brewer Co. of Fla., Inc.
9801 N.W. 106th Street
Miami, Florida 33178
$ 74,240.37
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Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to refer the bids to staff for recommen-
dation. Motion was carried unanimously.
The County Attorney advised the Board that the call
for sealed bids for Architectural Engineering Services for
the Construction of a Structure to be used for Fire Station
Garage Bays, etc. was not in proper and legal form in con-
formance with the Competitive Negotiations Act. The County
Attorney was then advised by the Board to re-advertise in
accordance with the law.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to approve the following items by
unanimous consent:
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, to approve the Grant Application packet by
and between the Board of County Commissioners and the State
of Florida Department of Natural Resources re: Boating
Improvement Fund Project at Key Colony Beach Channel Marker,
and authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to execute the sub-
sequent project agreement upon approval by the Department of
Natural Resources of the Grant Application.
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RESOLUTION NO. 101-1984
See Res. Book No. 37 which is-,ocorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to execute an
Agreement by and between the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Florida, and Provincetown Boston Airlines,
Inc. (Key West International Airport).
RESOLUTION NO. 102-1984
See Res. Book No. 37 which is-,ocorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to execute a Lease
Agreement by and between the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Florida and Provincetown Boston Airlines,
Inc. (Key West International Airport).
RESOLUTION NO. 103-1984
See Res. Book No. 37 which is-,ocorporated herein by
reference.
-- Resolution incorporating a Biological Assessment into the
records concerning the application of David Sherman to
improve navigational access to his residential property.
RESOLUTION NO. 104-1984
See Res. Book No. 37 which is-,ocorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution incorporating a Bi~ogical Assessment into the
records concerning the application of James F. Chaplin to
improve boat mooring facilities on two adjoining parcels of
land.
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RESOLUTION NO. 105-1984
See Res. Book No. 37 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Resolutions conconcerning the receipt of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 106-1984
RESOLUTION NO. 107-1984
RESOLUTION NO. 108-1984
RESOLUTION NO. 109-1984
RESOLUTION NO. 110-1984
RESOLUTION NO. 111-1984
RESOLUTION NO. 112-1984
RESOLUTION NO. 113~1984
RESOLUTION NO. 114-1984
See Res. Book No. 37 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution transferring funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 115-1984
See Res. Book No. 37 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CLERK TO THE BOARD
Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures:
FINE & FORFEITURE FUNDS
COMPETENCY & PSY. EVALUATIONS, Monroe Health Care
Center of the Lower Keys-ln the amount of $300.00.
COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Robert P. Duffy in the
amount of $241.25.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court Reporters
in the amount of $216.70; Certified Reporting Service in the
amount of $3,311.60; Kathleen Fegers in the amount of
$100.00; Nicodemus Reporting in the amount of $24.00.
COURT INTERPRETER, Tana de Gamez in the amount of
$25.00; Stephen E. Moore in the amount of $30.00.
WITNESS FEES & WITNESS PAYROLL, Fees in the amount
of $145.00; Travelln the amount of $375.80.
Monroe County Tourist Development Council Expenditures:
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FUNDS
ISLAND ROOTS FESTIVAL, in the amount of $1,942.78.
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS FINE ARTS CENTER, in the amount
of $4,684.72.
RED BARN THEATRE, in the amount of $610.77.
PITNEY BOWES, in the amount of $104.25.
SOUTHERN BELL, in the amount of $437.25.
KEY WEST OFFSHORE POWER BOAT RACE ASSN., in the
amount of-r5,028.59.
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JOHN ~ HOWARD, in the amount of $297.00.
STUART NEWMAN ASSOCIATES, voucher in the amount of
$73.83.
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GREATER KEY WEST CHAMBER QI COMMERCE, in the amount
of $3,069.96. --- ----
STUART NEWMAN ASSOCIATES, Inv. #483 in the amount
of $1,099.50; Inv. #487 in the amount of $3,646.08; Inv.
#486 in the amount of $3,513.13; Inv. #485 in the amount of
$941.20; Inv. #484 in the amount of $2,458.49; Inv. #546 in
the amount of $4,850.00; Inv. #545 in the amount of
$1,099.50; Inv. #543 in the amount of $2,160.12; Inv. #542
in the amount of $1,357.26; Inv. #541 in the amount of
$5,023.33; Inv. #501 in the amount of $1,461.52; Inv. #503
in the amount of $4,634.03; Inv. #502 in the amount of
$7,676.79; Inv. #500 in the amount of $958.64; Inv. #499 in
the amount of $3,390.63; Inv. #544 in the amount of $941.20;
Inv. #488 in the amount of $3,710.37.
Warrants for March, 1984:
WAR RAN T S
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #18798-19487, in the amount
of $868,265.27.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, MARATHON BANK, #41, in the
amount of $37,630.70.
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GENERAL REVENUE FUND, FIRST AMERICAN BANK, #41, in
the amount of $67,548.30.
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #142, in
the amount of $30,49~2~
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #331-334, in the amount of
$690,817.ag:- -
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #278-279, in the amount of
$105,164.~ -
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #90, in the amount of
$1,710.42.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #210-213, in
the amount of $26,030.67.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #112, in the amount of $428.40.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE REVENUE FUND, #26-27, in the
amount of~,728.84.
MSD TAX DISTRICT FUND, #477-483, in the amount of
$156,836.~ --- ----
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WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION, #891-908, in the amount of
$8,073.17.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #31-32, in the amount of
$18,077.29. ----
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE FUND, #7-8, in the
amount of $60,380.44.
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MSD TAX DISTRICT, FL. KEYS FIRST STATE BANK, KEY
LARGO, #7:-Tn-rhe amount of~,~03.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, BOULEVARD BANK, SUMMERLAND, #8,
in the amount-of $675.67.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, FL. FIRST NATL/SOUTHEAST, KEY
WEST, #18~8~in the amount of $31,146.88.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, MARINE BANK, MARATHON, #484-485,
in the amount-of $287,599.76.
1981 IMPROVEMENT BONDS, INTEREST & SINKING FUND,
#18, in t~mount of $347.64.
1981 IMPROVEMENT BONDS, CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, #52,
in the amount of $25.00.
1981 IMPROVEMENT BONDS, RESERVE ACCOUNT, #6, in the
amount of-r262,528.98.
Invoices to Kemp & Rosasco for auditing services provided to
the County through March 2, 1984, in the amount of
$2,490.25.
Invoices to Kemp & Rosasco for preparation of separate
financial statements and management letter for the Tourist
Dvelopment Council ending September 30, 1983, in the amount
of $2,693.25.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Payment in the amount of $36,904.78 for the month of
February, 1984 to Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc.
Refund in the amount of $50.00 to Louis Ervin for variance
not required; refund in the amount of $50.00 to Norman B.
Norman for application for proposed addition to existing
buildings not required; refund in the amount of $50.00 to
Thomas Pope for variance not required.
Approval of the following sites selected for collection of
Hazardous Waste during "Amnesty Day:" Monroe County Garage
Compound at Key West International Airport on May 9th and
May 10th; Public Works Compound, Aviation Boulevard,
Marathon on May 11th; Grounds of Government Center,
Plantation Key on May 12th and May 13th.
Approval for placement of SCSP Enrollees in the following
private non-profit non-County worksites in accordance with
the requirements of the National Council on the Aging, Inc.
(the grantee agency for the SCSP): United Way, Helpline,
Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Wesley House Day Care Center,
Domestic Abuse Shelter, and Catholic Community Services.
Approval of Permit Application of Coconut Grove Motel for
Finger Piers, Pilings, Boat Ramp Extension & Fill; property
located in Section 10, Township 66 South, Range 32 East,
Thompson-Adams Subdivision, Lot 6, 4900 Overseas Highway,
Mile Marker 49!, Vaca Key, Marathon.
Approval of Permit Application of Beverly Enterprises for
Fill; property located in Section 11, 14, Township 66 South,
Range 32 East, 320 Sombrero Beach Road, Boot Key, Monroe
County, Florida.
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Approval of Permit Application of John Tori for Proposed
Seawall & Fill Below Mean High Water Line; property located
at Lot 4t Block 2t Summerland Cove Islest Summerland Key.
Approval of Request from Personnel & Administrative Services
Department for the following three positions:
Receptionist/File Clerk at Salary Grade 28; Safety
Specialist at Salary Grade 42; and Insurance Clerk at Salary
Grade 31.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Approval of payment to Charley Toppino & Sonst Inc. in the
amount of $91t761.00 for pavingt grading and draining on the
Jr. College Road Project.
Postponement of consideration of approval for of a variance
of the Flood Hazard Ordinance for Mr. Ben Pumo until the
next Plantation Key meeting.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
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The Board discussed a proposed Emergency Ordinance
concerning the Special Assessment in the Municipal Service
District. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Swift that no Special Assessment
would be in excess of 50% of the ad valorem tax would be
allowed. The motion was ruled out of order by Chairmen
Sorensen. The County Attorney and Mr. Aguero addressed the
Board concerning the need for an Emergency Ordinance due to
the financial situation concerning the Municipal Service
District and also the penalties which were provided in the
current ordinance which were due on April 1st. Motion was
made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner
Swift to declare an emergency for the reasons as stated by
the County Attorney and Mr. Aguerot the Manager of the
Municipal Service Districtt and waiving the notice of public
hearings requirements pursuant to Chapter 125.66 of the
Florida Statutes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was
then made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Fahrer to adopt the said Emergency Ordinance. During
discussiont there was a motion made by Commissioner Harvey
and seconded by Commissioner Swift to amend the Ordinance to
provide that no Special Assessment would exceed 50% of the
ad valorem tax. Roll call vote was taken on the motion to
amend with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Sorensen
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Motion carried. Roll call vote on motion to adopt the
Ordinance as amended was then taken with the following
results:
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Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Sorensen
No
Yes
No
No
No
Motion failed.
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REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Dr. Jim Nicholas from Florida Atlantic University
addressed the Board and made a presentation concerning
Impact Fees. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to request that Mr. Charles
Siemon with the consulting firm currently under contract
with the County contact Dr. Nicholas and begin the necessary
work to develop an Impact Fee structure for Monroe County.
Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Sorensen not present.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following recom-
mendation of the committee appointed to review possible
changes in the structure of the Building Department:
"BUILDING DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION
Phase I
A. Employ as soon as possible, a Director of Building who
will be a registered professional engineer and a State
Certified Contractor. This person will have extensive
administrative and management experience in the field
of Building and Construction.
B. Employ as soon as possible an Assistant Director of
Building who shall be either a registered professional
engineer or shall be a General Contractor with a minimum
of 10 years experience as a General Contractor. This
person will have considerable administrative and
manag~ment experience in the field of Building and
Construction.
C. These top level managers will have their headquarters
in Marathon.
D. The employment of a professional Director of Building
signifies that the Building Department is to be con-
sidered a separate and distinct entity. The
Director will report to the County Administrator and
the County Commission. In addition, the Building
Director is expected to work closely with the Planning
and Zoning Director in a large number of functional
areas.
Phase II
A. The Building Director will formulate a new overall
organizational plan for the Building Department with
the assistance of the County Administrator, the
Director of Planning and Zoning and an advisory com-
mittee from the Florida Keys Contractors Association.
B. The Building Director shall evaluate, interview and
select personnel for all field offices, giving due
consideration to the organizational plan submitted
to the Monroe County Commision by the Florida Keys
Contractors Association.
C. This plan will be adequate to provide timely and compe-
tent service in the existing Building Department
Districts. The Director shall also investigate the
possibility of creating a satellite office in Upper
Key Largo."
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Mr. Frank Greenman, representing the Contractors
Association, then addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
amend the recommendation to provide that the Assistant
Director and his office would be located in Marathon, and
that the Director and his office would be located in Key
West. Roll call vote on motion to amend was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Sorensen
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Motion carried. Roll call vote on motion to adopt recommen-
dation as amended was then taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Sorensen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Motion carried.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
County Attorney Proby addressed the Board con-
cerning a settlement offer in reference to the suit con-
cerning Monroe County and U.S. Homes(Planters Pointe}. He
advised the Board that the developers had agreed to convey
26.26 acres on the north side of Burton Drive to the County,
a land trust in perpetuity, or to the Condominium
Association, and to provide that restrictive covenants would
be placed upon that land that would not allow for any
building to take place thereon. The Board agreed that it
should be conveyed to the Condominium Association with the
restrictive covenants however to remain on the Tax Roll.
Mr. Proby advised the Board that the 84 units that had been
scheduled for the north side were removed and that reduction
had been made to the 282 units on the south side only. The
developers agreed that this would be in the form of a preli-
minary approval only and that it ~ould have to go back to
the Zoning Board for final approval. The County Attorney
advised that the twenty original conditions placed upon the
development would be met, with the exception of one which
concerned the north side of Burton Drive and was therefore
not applicable under this Agreement and the condition con-
cerning parking beneath the building on the south side.
After some discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to allow Mr.
Fred Tittle, representing the developers, to study the pro-
posed stipulation and come back to the Board. Motion
carried unanimously. Miss Arlene Reiser addressed the Board
and read a statement from the Upper Keys Citizens
Association. Mr. Fred Tittle, attorney representing U.S.
Homes, and other parties addressed the Board.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The County Administrator discussed the current
situation concerning RU-7/RU-3 properties and the limitation
of shops placed in those zoning categories. Mr. Jim Lewis
und Mr. Jim Kelsey addressed the Board concerning this item.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to accept the recommendation of Mr. Lewin
that grandfathered RU-7 property does not have to meet the
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100-room requirement for accessory uses. Roll call vote was
taken and carried unanimously. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Swift
directing the County Administrator to draft the necessary
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to accomplish this
policy. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
The Board discussed the request of the Marathon
Chamber of Commerce concerning July 4th and the use of
Sombrero Beach. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez
and seconded by Commissioner Swift to waive for one day the
alcoholic beverage prohibition and allow the use of Sombrero
Beach for the Fourth of July festivities. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Jerome Shipley, attorney in Big Pine Key,
addressed the Board concerning some zoning violations on
Summerland Key and industrial uses in BU-2/RU-1 areas.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Mayor
Sorensen to refer this to the Violations Department and
direct the Inspectors and Mr. Young to work with the County
Attorney and Mr. Shipley to cite any violations, if
appropriate, and to resolve this matter and report back to
the Board at the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Tittle, attorney for U.S. Homes, addressed the
Board and advised that, in his opinion, the Stipulation met
with his approval. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer
and seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve the Agreement
as outlined concerning U.S. Homes(Planters Pointe), and to
approve the following Stipulation as written:
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY
MIRIAM B. HOOD, JOSEPH M.
BURTON and U.S. HOME
CORPORATION,
Petitioners,
v s .
CASE NO. 83-20330-CA-17-33 .
ZONING BOARD OF MONROE
COUNTY, BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, MONROE COUNTY, and
THE STATE ATTORNEY FOR THE
16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
Respondents.
S TIP U L A T ION
The parties, by their undersigned attorneys, hereby
stipulate to the entry of a Final Judgment in this action as
follows:
FINAL JUDGMENT
1. The community impact statement and preliminary
development plan submitted by the Petitioners are hereby
conditionally approved as described in Section 6-234(b) of
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the Monroe County Code, subject to all of the conditions set
forth in Exhibit 17, in evidence, a copy of which is
attached, except conditions numbered 3 and 12 in that
Exhibit, and subject to the following conditions:
a. That the final development plan eliminate from the
development plan the two buildings (numbered 6 and 7)
and the 84 dwelling units proposed to be constructed in
them on the North side of Burton Drive.
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b. That the final development plan require
Petitioners to construct, at their expense, a right-
turn lane, as shown in Exhibit 19, in evidence, from
Burton Drive into the northbound lane of U.S. Highway
No. 1.
c. That the final development plan require all areas
included in this major development project on the North
side of Burton Drive of approximately 26 acres, except
that portion thereof in the preliminary development
plan shown for access, construction and maintenance of
a sewer plant for this project to be included in the
common elements of Planter's Pointe Condominium. That
land on the North side of Burton Drive, which is
subject to this provision, shall be divested by the
Petitioners to the Condominium Association and the same
shall be subject to a restrictive covenant at the time
of transfer perpetually prohibiting any development of
this property and requiring it be preserved in its
natural state.
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2. As required by and in accordance with Section
6-234, the Zoning Board shall immediately issue written
authorization to the Petitioners to prepare a final develop-
ment plan of the proposed development to be submitted to the
Zoning Official.
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3. As required by and in accordance with Section
6-235, after submission of all of the documents, data, plan
changes, and other items required by conditional approval of
the preliminary development plan, the Petitioners may submit
a request for approval of the final development plan.
4. As required by and in a~cordance with Section
6-237, after a public hearing, the Zoning Board shall review
and approve the final development plan if it is complete and
is substantially in accordance with the conditionally
approved preliminary development plan, fulfills the special
conditions, and reflects all required certifications, and
the Zoning Board shall rezone the property included in the
major development project to RU-3 classification, to be
developed in accordance with the final development plan.
5. That, in addition, the parties hereby stipulate
that the Petitioners for themselves, and the Respondents,
and Mary Lin Johnson, John Stormont, Alison Fahrer, Karen
Sunderland and Peter Bacle, on their part shall mutually
release each other from any and all actions and liability
arising out of this action and a pending action filed in the
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, Case No.
83-2796-CIV-EPS, which the parties all agree shall be
dismissed, with prejudice, and that they will, at that time,
exchange mutual releases with all parties bearing their own
costs and attorneys fees in all such actions.
6. The application of the provisions of this final
judgment may not be suspended or delayed by imposition of
any moratorium ordinance adopted by Monroe County.
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7. The Court reserves jurisdiction of this action to
enforce the executory provisions of this judgment.
DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers of the Monroe County
Courthouse, at Plantation Key, Monroe County, Florida, this
day of April, A.D. 1984.
DAVID P. KIRWAN, Circuit Judge
EXECUTED AND APPROVED by:
LUCIEN C. PROBY, JR.
Monroe County Attorney
Representing Respondents
JOHN T. BLAKELY, ESQ.
Attorney for Petitioners
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Sorensen
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
BOARD OF APPEALS
The Board of County Commissioners sat as the Board
of Appeals. All Commissioners were present along with
staff. Proof of publication was entered into the records.
Mr. Dale Syler addressed the Board concerning the
continued appeal of the Sun Refining & Marketing Company's
request to reverse the decision of the Monroe County Zoning
Board in denying the request of a BU-2A with an existing
BU-2 on a Part of Tract E of Port Largo, as recorded in Plat
Book 5, Page 3, and located in Section 33, Township 62
South, Range 38 East. Plantation Key. Mr. Syler requested
a continuance due to the absence of his attorney. Motion
was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to continue to the next Plantation Key meeting on May
4th. Motion carried unanimously.
An appeal was heard concerning Ruth H. Bateman's
request to reverse the decision rendered by the Monroe
County Zoning Board in denying a change of zoning from RU-l
to BU-2-Q with a BU-2B, on Lot 2, Block 4, 1st Addition to
Lida Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 103, and
located in Section 1, Township 66 South, Range 32 East.
Marathon. Mr. Ralph Cunningham, attorney for Ruth H.
Bateman, addressed the Board. L. E. Brown, attorney repre-
senting adjacent and nearby property owners, addressed the
Board concerning the appeal. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Zoning Board.
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Roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Motion
was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Mayor
Sorensen directing Mr. Proby to prepare and the Chairman to
execute a Resolution reflecting the decision of the Board to
deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Zoning Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 116-1984
See Res. Book No. 37 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Captain James Best, Commanding Officer of the Naval
Air Station, then addressed the Board concerning the appeal
of the Department of Navy, Naval Air Station, Key West,
requesting the Board to reverse the decision rendered by the
Monroe County Zoning Board in approving a change of zoning
from BU-1 to RU-1 on the northerly 75 feet of the West 1/2
of Tract B of Porpoise Point Section 5, as recorded in Plat
Book 5, Page 119, and located in Section 22, Township 67
South, Range 26 East. Big Coppitt Key. Application origi-
nally filed by Justo Maqueira. Mr. Jim Flenner, part owner,
addressed the Board concerning the appeal. Motion was made
by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Zoning Board
and also approving the following Resolution acknowledging
the action of the Board. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
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Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Sorensen
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 117-1984
See Res. Book No. 37 which is-,ocorporated hereby in
reference.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Mayor Sorensen to strike from the Agenda consideration of
a Resolution certifying adherence to Chapter 160-5.37, Part
III, of the Boating Improvement Fund Rules & Regulations for
the Garrison Bight Complex Project. Roll call vote was
taken and carried unanimously with Commissioner Swift not
present.
Mr. Henry Hillman addressed the Board concerning
consideration of the Resolution authorizing the Chairman of
the Board of County Commissioners to execute an Agreement
by and between the Port & Transit Authority of Key West and
Monroe County. Mr. Hillman informed the Board of his objec-
tion to this Project. Motion was made by Mayor Sorensen
and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to postpone this item
-- until the May 4th meeting at Plantation Key. Motion carried
unanimously.
AWARDING OF BIDS
Mr. Bob Harris of the firm of Post, Buckley, Schuh
~ Jernigan, Inc. addressed the Board concerning the bids on
Roadway Improvements to Key Vaca Road (Mile Marker 51). He
informed the Board that it was their recommendation that the
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low bid of $69,085.10 by General Asphalt Co., Inc. be
accepted. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to award the bid for
Roadway Improvements to Key Vaca Road (Mile Marker 51) to
General Asphalt Co., Inc. in the amount of $69,085.10, and
authorizing the execution of the Contract. Motion carried
unanimously.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
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The Board then continued consideration of the adop-
tion of an Emergency Ordinance concerning the Special
Assessment in the Municipal Service District. Motion was
made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Her-
nandez to adopt the folowing Emergency Ordinance. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Sorensen
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 014-1984
See Ord. Book No.7 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to execute a Release
of Agreement between the County of Monroe, State of Florida,
and Scharf Land Development Co. (Tamarac Park). Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 118-1984
See Res. Book No. 37 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to approve the following Resolution
authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to execute a Release
of Agreement between the County of Monroe, State of Florida,
and Scharf Land Development Co. (Eden Pines Colony). Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 119-1984
See Res. Book No. 37 which is-,ocorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Mayor Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to approve the following Resolution
authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to execute an
Agreement by and between the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Florida and F & F Aircraft Leasing, Inc.,
d/b/a Finair Express (Key West International Airport).
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 120-1984
See Res. Book No. 37 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the Resolution incor-
porating a Biological Assessment into the records concer~ing
the application of the Florida Department of Transportatlon
to remove an abandoned bridge, which measures 652~ feet long
by 24 feet wide, the project site being located in Whale
Harbor Channel. During discussion, motion was made by Mayor
Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to table this
item. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve a Lease between
Monroe County and Duncan Ford for the lease of one vehicle
for use by the Director of the Social Services Department.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve a pay application
from Charley Toppino & Sons for Jr. College Road in the
Amount of $25,787.38. Motion carried unanimously.
The County Administrator discussed the possible
acquisition of Little Half-Moon Key by the County. Motion
was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner
Fahrer to refer this matter to the County Administrator for
a report back to the Board with more details. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Swift approving the following Resolution
authorizing all Violations Inspectors to issue citations.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 122-1984
See Res. Book No. 37 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIO~S OF BOARD MEMBERS
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Mr. Fred Sellers addressed the Board and requested
authority to make some modifications to the Airport Lounge
and also advised the Board that his contract with Mr. Ryder
had been cancelled due to Mr. Ryder1s default. Motion was
made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to authorize Mr. Sellers to finish the construction
at the Airport Lounge at Key West International Airport with
the approval of the Airport Director. Motion carried unani-
mously. Mr. Sellers also requested that he be allowed to
have entertainment at the Airport Lounge. Motion was made
by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
amend the Lease Agreement to allow for entertainment of a
wholesome variety, such as a three-piece combo, and
directing the County Attorney to bring back to the Board a
proposed amendment to the Lease for approval. Motion
carried unanimously.
REPORTS! RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve the variances of
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the Flood Harzard Ordinance to place a building to house an
equipment rental business for Rene Guerra per staff
recommendation. Roll call vote was taken and carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve a variance of the
Flood Harzard Ordinance to construct restroom facilities
for Fisherman1s Point/Frank Greenman per staff recommen-
dation. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve a variance of the
Flood Hazard Ordinance to place a mobile home at the same
elevation as surrounding mobile homes for Manuel and Mary
Cruz per staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Hernandez to postpone consideration of
approval of a Permit Application for Fill of H. T. Pontine
The motion ws withdrawn. Miss Christine Pontin addressed
the Board concerning the Request. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
disapprove the Permit Ap~lication for Fill of H. T. Pontine
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Sorensen
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Motion carried. After further discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
reconsider this item. Motion carried unanimously. Motion
was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to postpone consideration of this item until May
18th. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve the purchase of a
Mini-Computer for the Hazardous Waste Program, with the
funding to come from grant funds. Motion carried unanimously
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Harvey discussed the Higgs Beach
Project. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to appoint Edward Stickney as
the Project Director and to authorize him to negotiate with
engineers and the Florida State Department of Transportation
for the replacement of Road AlA to Flagler Avenue. Motion
carried unanimously". Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey
and seconded by Commissioner Swift authorizing the Project
Director to advertise for the construction of three tennis
courts, one handball court, one racquet ball court, and
landscaping at the Higgs Beach Project. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Sorensen discussed the meeting held on April
5th concerning the new proposed principles guiding develop-
ment. Motion was made by Mayor Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to draft a Resolution requesting the
Governor and the Cabinet to provide representatives to meet
with the Monroe County Commission concerning the Florida
Keys Rules for Guideline Developments, and authorizing the
Chairman to sign the same. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 123-1984
See Res. Book No. 37 which is-,ncorporated herein by
reference.
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Commissioner Harvey discussed the jail addition.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey calling for a Special Meeting on April
17th at 2:00 p.m. at the Marathon Courthouse for the purpose
of awarding the bid for the construction of the jail addi-
tion. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer
authorizing the County Attorney to seek proposals and to
proceed with the issuance of tax anticipation notes in an
amount not to exce~d $400,000.00 to be used for the
construction of the jail facility together with the funds
received from the U. S. Marshal's Office. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Sorensen
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Mayor Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Hernandez to adopt the following Resolution to
authorize the advertisement of the abandonment of an unnamed
road owned by Arthur B. Lujan and Betty L. Lujan, his wife,
on Key Haven for the May 4th meeting; said road being part
of a parcel of land lying in Section 26, Township 67 South,
__ Range 25 East, Monroe County, Florida. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 124-1984
See Res. Book No. 37 which is-,ncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Mayor Sorensen authorizing travel for the April
4th South Florida Regional Planning Council meeting, and
also for travel of the Commissio~ers to the NACO conference
to be held July 7th through July 10th in Seattle,
Washington. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Swift discussed the appointments to
the Redevelopment Authority. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
reappoint Mr. James R. Dean to the Redevelopment Authority
upon the expiration of his current appointment. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Hernandez to approve the following
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to execute a Joint
~ Participation Agreement by and between the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida and the State of
Florida Department of Transportation for the Key West
International Airport A.I.P. Project #3-12-0037-02, Master
Plan Update. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 125-1984
-See Res. Book No. 37 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Hernandez to approve the following
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to execute a Joint
Participation Agreement by and between the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida and the State of
Florida Department of Transportation for the Marathon
Airport Work Program Item No. 6596607, Master Plan Update.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 126-1984
See Res. Book No. 37 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Mr. Proby discussed the fact that the Upper Keys
Airport Suit had been decided against the County and that he
would be reviewing the same with the special counsel which
had been employed by the Board and would report at the next
meeting concerning the possibility of appeal.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve a variance of the
Floor Hazard Ordinance for David Shephard for a cement block
enclosure of a pole building on property zoned BU3-Y per
staff recommendation. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Sorensen
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Mayor Sorensen to approve the application of
Muriel Joan Schauffle Keith for a Home Occupational Fishing
License as per Section 19-154(e) of the Monroe County Code.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Hernandez approving the following Resolutign
authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners to execute an Agreement by and between the
Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County and the State
of Florida Department of Transportation concerning four-
laneing next to Marathon Airport. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 127-1984
See Res. Book No. 37 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Mayor Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to approve a variance of the Flood Hazard
Ordinance for William and Lois Cotton, to place a mobile
home at the same elevation as the surrounding mobile homes.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.