07/27/1984 RegularAA- V2
A regular meeting
Commmissioners convened on
answering to roll call wer
Commissioner Jerry Hernand
Mayor Ken Sorensen. Also
Clerk; Lucien Proby, Count
Administrator; members of
Firm; members of the Press
public.
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Friday, July 27, 1984
Plantation Key
)f the Board of County
:he above date. Present and,
Commissioner Alison Fahrer,
:, Commissioner -Ed Swift, and
,esent were Danny L. Kolhage,
Attorney; Kermit Lewin, Coulnty
ie County's Consulting Engineers
ind Radio; and the general
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
P U B L
A public hearing %
amending Ordinance No. 008-
Proof of publication was en
was no public input. Motio
and seconded by Commissione
of the Ordinance. During d
Motion was then made by Com
Commissioner Fahrer to read
unanimously. Motion was th
seconded by Commissioner Fa
Ordinance amending Ordinanc
Florida, amending specifica
Ordinance -No. 008-1981 and
sons in this County who are
sale purchasing or selling
for human consumption; prov
same; providing for the rep
Ordinances in conflict with
inclusion in the Code of Ory
Florida; and providing for 6
ORDINAN
See Ord. Book No. 7 which
reference.
HFARTNAS
is held on a proposed Ordinance
.981 of Monroe County, Florida.
,eyed into the records. There
was made by Commissioner Swift
Fahrer to approve the adoption
scussion, motion was withdrawn.
iissioner Swift and seconded by
by title only. Motion carried
n made by Commissioner Swift and
rer to adopt the following!
No. 008-1981 of Monroe County,
ly Section 19 of the aforesaid
equiring a license for all ;per -
engaged in the retail or wh1ole-
f fish or salt water products
ding for the severability of the
al of all Ordinances or parts of
this Ordinance; providing for
inances of Monroe County,
n effective date.
NO. 022-1984
incorporated herein by
Motion was made bypCommissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to approve the following items byiuna-
nimous consent: N
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
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Board adopted the followinglResolution approving Change,'
Order No. 1 amending the Contract by and between Monroe
County, Florida, and The Br°ewer Company of Florida, Inc;. for
Key Largo Roads II Project C(Mile Marker 97.2).
RESOLUTION NO. 205-1984
See Res. Book No. 38 which is incorporated herein by
reference. N
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe,1
County, Florida, to execute the Addendum to Agreement for
Baker Act matching funds by and between the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, and the Guidance
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The Board then discussed the rating system to be
used concerning the selection of.the auditors. This was
done while all of the audit firms were removed from the
audience. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer to rate the firms using
Number One for the top rated firm and proceeding in
descending order. Roll call vote was taken with the
following.results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Hernandez No
Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer Yes
Motion carried.' Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez
to rank on the basis of qualifications alone. Motion died
for lack of a second.. The Board then proceeded to indivi-
dually rank the three auditing firms, with the following
r e s u Its :
Total
Kemp & Rosasco 4
Alexander Grant & Co. 6
Arthur Young 8
Motion -was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Hernandez to authorize the County Attorney
to, enter into contract negotiations with the firm of Kemp &
Rosasco. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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Clinic of the Middle Keys,
RESOLUTI
See Res. Book No. 38 which
reference.
Board adopted the followin
Chairman of the Board of C
County, Florida, to execut
between Monroe County, Flo
Beach for the purpose of i
a bike path in the City of
nc.
N NO. 206-1984
is incorporated herein by
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Resolution authorizing the
unty Commissioners of Monroei
the Inter.local Agreement by! and
ida, and the City of Key Colony
proving certain roads and paving
Key Colony Beach.
RESOLUTION NO. 207-1984
See Res. Book No. 38 which�is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the followin
Chairman of the Board of C
County, Florida, to execut
Program Development Projec
County, Florida, and the S
Natural Resources concerni
Improvement Project.
Resolution authorizing the;i
my Commissioners of Monroe'
the Florida Boating Improvement
Agreement by and between Monroe
to of Florida Department ofl
Cow Key Channel Marker Boating
RESOLUTION NO. 208-1984
See Res. Book No. 38 which Nis incorporated herein by
reference. p
Board adopted the followin
Chairman of the Board of C
County, Florida, to execut
Program Development Projec
County, Florida, and the S
Natural Resources concerni
Improvement Project.
Resolution authorizing the.
unty Commissioners of Monroe
the Florida Boating Improvement
Agreement by and between Monroe
ate of Florida Department of
g Lakes Channel Marker Boating
RESOLUTION NO. 209-1984
See Res. Book No. 38 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the followin
Chairman of the Board of C
County, Florida, to execut
Program Development P.rojec
County, Florida, and the S
Natural Resources concerni
Boating Improvement Projec
Resolution authorizing the,
unty Commissioners of Monroe
the Florida Boating Improvement
Agreement by and between Monroe
ate of Florida Department of
g Tavernier Creek Channel Marker
RESOLUTION NO. 210-1984
See Res. Book No. 38 which ris incorporated herein by
reference. i
Board adopted the followin
Biological Assessment into
cation of Rudi Lavazoli fo
of riprap along a 60' long
T-shaped dock, 22 feet Ion
the site known as Lot 10,
Subdivision on Little Torc
Resolution incorporating a�
the records concerning the appli-
the placement of 50 cubic yards
residential shoreline and a,small
with a 40 foot long terminds, at
lock 20 of the Jolly Rogers
Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 211-1984
See Res. Book No. 38 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the followin(
unanticipated funds.
Resolution concerning receipt of
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RESOLUTION NO. 212-1984
See Res. Book No. 38 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 213-1984
See Res. Book No. 38 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CLERK TO THE BOARD
Board approved payment of the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
FINE & FORFEITURE FUNDS
COURT -APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Raymond 0. Bodiford, in
the amount of 125.00; L. E. Brown, in the amount of
$300.00; Robert P. Duffy, in the amount of $97.50; John P.
Rotolo, in the amount of $300.00.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Certified Court Reporters,
Inc. in the amount of 1,436.40.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Regular Witness Fees, in the
amount of 9:8.00; Expert Witness Fees in the amount of
$1,750.00; Travel Witness Fees in the amount of $1,356.67.
COURT INTERPRETERS, Tana de Gamez, in the amount of
$115.00; Rico R. Duval, in the amount of $205.00; Stephen E.
Moore, in the amount of $25.00.
Board approved the following Monroe County Tourist
Development Council expenditures:
MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Florida Keys Keynoter
$ 78.00
Key West Citizen-
16.74
Sandra Higgs
12.00
William Wickers
50.00
Frank Romano
64.40
Eddie, Breeze
12.00
Sue Barroso
6.00
Margo Golan
6.00
Key West Fishing Tournament
3,339.90
Hemingway Days
3,841.69
Stuart Newman Associates
2,565.50
Stuart Newman Associates
3,060.00
Stuart Newman Associates
1,080.00
Stuart Newman. Associates
9,940.33
Stuart Newman Associates
3,221.73
Stuart Newman Associates
742.80
Stuart Newman Associates
1,099.50
Stuart Newman Associates
1,276.79
30,413.38
Board approved the following Warrants:
W A R R A N T S
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #22934-#22562, in the amount
Of $1,018,877.32.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND - BOULEVARD BANK, #133, in the
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amount of $609891.36.
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #160, in
the amount of 26,436.83.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #363-#365, in the amou;int of
$600,650.43.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #2994301, in the amount of
$182,637.99.
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE, FLORIDA KEYS FIIRST
STATE BANK, 24- 26, in thel amount of $19,858.27.
MSD, FLA.-FIRST NATIONAL BANK KEY WEST, #207,;in
the amount of 34,8 773.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, MARATHON BANK, #523-#530, in, the
amount of 274,393.77.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #232, in the
amount of 99.71.
1981 IMPROVEMENT BONDS/DEBT SERVICE, #10-#11„'in
the amount of ,65 .96.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #124, in the amount of $166'!40.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE REVENUE FUND, #45, in the amount
of $6,004.98.
WORKMENS COMPENSATION, #1056-#1071, in the amount
of $15,87 .9� 2. q
TDC, FLORIDA KEYS1FIRST STATE BANK KEY WEST,
#1164125, in the amount of $108,082.05.
TRANSLATOR FUND, r45, in the amount of $4,80287.
MONROE COUNTY SELr-INSURED GROUP INSURANCE,
#04405, in the amount of $260.22.
Board approved the -following Monroe. County Advertising!
Commission and Monroe Cour" Tourist Development Council
expenditures:
MONROE COUNTY PADVERTISING COMMISSION
Stuart
Newman
Associates
$ 5,790.02
Stuart
Newman
Associates
3,005.71
Stuart
Newman
Associates
38,546.55
Stuart
Newman
Associates
3,250.001
Stuart
Newman
Associates
247.07'
Stuart
Newman
Associates
1,354.78'
Stuart
Newman
Associates
1,352.4d
MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Southern Bell 667.49
Red Barn Theatre 955.00,
Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce 125.00
U. S.' Postmaster 1,000.00
56,294.02
_Board approved the following Budget Amendment for the
Sheriff of Monroe County, Florida, for the fiscal year
1983-1984, pursuant to the provisions of Florida Statutes
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Chapter 30.05 (4) and 129.06 (2):
Current Added Amended
Budget Allocations Budget
Personal Services 4,513,787.00 -0- 4,513,787.00
Operating Expenses -1,895,941.00 -0- 1,895,941.00
Capital Outlay 469,789.00 43,470.00 513,259.00
Contingency 55,000.00 -0- 55,000.00
6,934,517.00 43,470.00 6,977,987..00
The funds requested are reimbursements from a Grant pre-
viously approved by the Board and have been received by the
Clerk's office.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved payment in the amount of $422.50 to Risk
Control Associates, Inc. for services rendered during the
month of June, 1984.
Board approved payment in the amount of $485.00 to Key West
Undertaking Company for the Pauper Burial of Mary Collins.
Board approved payment in the amount of $400.00 to Key West
Undertaking Company for the Pauper Burial of Carlos
Bombarier.
Board approved Amendment 1 to the Contract between the State
of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services.
and Monroe County Social Services; said Amendment
designating a change in the Eligibility Criteria and the
Rate of Distribution for participation in the Emergency Food
Assistance Program.
Board approved payment in the .amount of $28,894.10 (Payment
#6-Final) to Charley Toppino & Sons for paving, grading and
drainage, Junior College Road.
Board approved the Permit Application from Robert Baker for
rip rap boulders and fill on Lot 27, Block 20, of the sub-
division known as Jolly Roger Estates on Little Torch Key.
Zoning RU-1.
Board authorized refund of money paid for a building permit
fee to Ross -Black & Co., Inc., in the.amount of $75.00,
because permit was subsequently issued to another contrac-
tor.
Board.approved Amended Contract between the State of Florida
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services and Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners, regarding Monroe
County Transporatio'n Program, General Revenue Amendment,
Purchase of Service Proposal.
Board approved the execution of a Cooperative Equipment
Lease Agreement between the State of Florida, Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry, and
Monroe County, for certain apparatus and equipment for Big
Pine Key Volunteer Fire Department.
Board approved the Senior Community Service Project Grant
Application for the period from August 1, 1984 to June 30,
1985.
Board approved final payment to General Asphalt Corporation
in the amount of $69,085.10 for roadway improvements, Key
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Vaca Roads I.
Board approved payment to P4ost, Buckley, Schuh & Jernig;an,
Inc. in the amount of $41,922.65, for services rendered;
during the month of June 1S84 (road work).
Board approved payment to Oommunity Asphalt Corporation in
the amount of $10,205.57 (Payment #2-Final ) for roadwa'y,
improvements, Key Largo Roads I.
Board approved payment to The Brewer Company of Florida,
Inc. in the amount of $51,544.40 (Payment #1) for roadway
improvements, Key Largo Roads II.
Motion carried unanimously!
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Y
Motion was made b
by Commissioner Fahrer to
staff concerning the, dock,
porating a Biological Asse
the application of Ralph B
dock, at the site known as
Ocean Last Inc. Subdivisio
unanimously.
Commissioner Swift and seconded
dopt, with recommendations from
the following Resolution incor-
sment into the records concerning
own for a- rip rap seawall and
Lot 11, Ocean East Street, in the
on Boot Key. Motion carried
RESOLUTION NO. 214-1984
See Res. Book No. 38 which�is incorporated herein by
reference. C
Mr. Proby discuss
concerning the need for a
torium. After discussion,
Hernandez and seconded by
the County Attorney to adv
Ordinance to provide for a
an additional six months b
discussion, this motion wa
attorney, addressed the Bo
Mr. Bob Ernst of the Middl
addressed the Board. Moti
.Hernandez and seconded by
the County Attorney to adv
Ordinance for the purpose
additional six months from
1984. Roll call vote was
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor Sorens
Motion carried.
d a letter from the consultants
ossible extension of the mora-
motion was made by Commissioner
ommissi-oner Fahrer to authorize
rtise for an amendment to the
extension of the moratorium for
yond the expiration dat-e. During
withdrawn. Mr. Fred Tittle',
rd concerning the moratorium.
Keys Citizens Association
n was made by Commissioner
ommissioner Swift to authorize
rtise for an amendment to the
f extending the moratorium for an
the expiration date of October 28,
aken with the following results:
Fahrer Yes
Hernandez Yes
Swift Yes
n No
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Mayor Sorensen di
project from Jewfish Creek
made by Mayor Sorensen and
Hernandez to transfer $10,
cated for summer recreatio
cation project from the Je
Tavernier and also appoint
Board's liaison for the pr
was made by Commissioner F
two weeks. Motion died fo
cussed a highway beautification
through Tavernier. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner
00.00 from -funds previouslylallo-
programs to a highway beautifi-
fish Creek Bridge through
ng Mayor Sorensen to act as,the
ject. During discussion, motion
hrer to postpone this item for
lack of a second. Roll call
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vote on the initial motion was taken with the following
r e s u Its:
Commissioner Fahrer No
Commissioner Hernandez Yes
Commissioner Swift Yes
Mayor Sorensen Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Hernandez requesting Mr. Stickney and Mr.
Proby to contact Mr. Caputo of Key Largo Elementary and also
authorizing the preparation of an Interlocal Agreement bet-
ween the County and the School Board for the purpose of
improving the ball field in the Upper Keys. Motion carried
unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve the Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity for Key Largo Volunteer
Ambulance Corps, Inc. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor
Sorensen being absent from the meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez to waive
the Building:Permit Fee for the Big Pine United Methodist
Church. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion was made
by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez
to postpone this matter for two weeks. Motion carried una-
nimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Hernandez to approve payment to Upper Keys
Marine Construction in the amount of $1,407.70 for the
Boating Improvement Fund Project at Tavernier Creek
(Oceanside). Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Hernandez.to authorize the advertisement for
bids on Card Sound Bridge insurance. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to authorize the payment for
flowers sent for the funeral of Jim Murphy, former Mayor of
Coral Gables, in the amount of $35.00 to be paid out of
Board advertising funds. Motion carried. unanimously.
The Board discussed the request by the Tourist
Development Council to adopt a new rule concerning atten-
dance at meetings. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift
and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to approve this rule.
During discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Motion was
then made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Hernandez to authorize the advertisement for amendments to
the Ordinance to provide for:
If a member misses three (3) successive,
unexcused meetings, or four (4) unexcused
meetings within a fiscal year, he/she will
be asked to resign from his/her seat.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
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by Commissioner Fahrer to d
Variance to the F1ood'Hazar
erect a concrete block encl
feet, to be located below a
toilet facilities and a she
on Lot 128, Camelot Drive,
Hammer Point Park on Key La
with the following results:
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Motion carried with. Mayor
meeting.
Motion was made b
by Commissioner Fahrer to
Variance to the Flood Haza
construct a 392 square foo
single-family residence, t
kitchen -living room combin
Ocean Lane, within the sub
on the ocean side of Lower
was taken with the followi
sapprove the Application for
Ordinance for Fred J. Antel to
sure, approximately 290 square
elevated mobile home _with'
er located within the strucl-cure,
ithin the subdivision known; as
go. Roll call vote was taken
ahrer No
ernandez Yes
wift Yes
orensen being absent from th'e
Commissioner Swift and seconded
isapprove the Application fo;r
d Ordinance for Jack Haneline to
enclosure below an existing
e enclosure to consist of a'
tion and a bedroom, on Lot 1�5,
ivisin known as Mate -Lido Beach
Matecumbe Key. Roll call vote
q results:
Commissioner'Fahrer No
Commissioner Hernandez Yes
Commissioner ,Swift Yes
Motion carried with Mayor
meeting.
Motion was made b
by Commissioner Fahrer to
Variance to the Flood Haza
Sons, Inc. requesting a F1
the subdivision known as C
end of Little Torch Key.
withdrawn. Motion was mad
seconded by Commissioner H
until the next Key West me
Sorensen -being absent from
Motion was made b
seconded by Commissioner S
for Variance to the Flood
Woodruff to construct a si
seven feet above Mean Sea
required elevation of ten
subdivision known as Pine
carried unanimously with M
the meeting.
Motion was made b
by Commissioner Hernandez
Variance to the Flood Haza
Motion carried unanimously
Swift and seconded by Comm
the next meeting. Motion
Motion was made b
seconded by Commissioner F
for Variance to the Flood
M-cLean to construct a 768
storage building, on the o
Marker 21.5 on Cudjoe Key.
;Jorensen being absent from th.e
�Commissioner Swift and seconded
i sapprove the Application foir
'Id Ordinance for Rudolf Krause &
od Variance for 89 lots within
ral Shores Estates on the north
wring discussion, motion was
by Commissioner Swift and
rnandez to postpone this item
Ilting. Motion carried with Mayor
the meeting.
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Commissioner Hernandez and
,ift to approve the Application
azard Ordinance for Hazel 1
Igle-.family home at approximaltely
evel, three feet below the !
eet, on Wildwood Lane, within the
ey Acres on Big Pine Key. Motion
yor Sorensen being absent from
Commissioner Swift and seconded
o reconsider the Application; for
d Ordinance for Fred J. Antel.
Motion was made by Commissjioner
ssioner Fahrer to postpone until
arried unanimously. 1.
Commissioner Hernandez and'
hrer to approve the Application
azard Ordinance for Gerald E.
quare foot garage, workshop and
can side of U. S. 1 at Mile
Motion carried unanimously.
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Mrs. Morejon discussed the Board's approval of the
placement of a trailer on County Property to be used by the
Health Department in the Upper Keys. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer
to reconsider the Board's previous action. Motion carried
u-nanimously. Mr. Howard Farris of the Health Department
addressed the Board.- Motion was made by Commissioner Swift
and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to postpone con-
sideration of this item until the Board has received further
information. During discussion, motion was withdrawn.
Motion was then made by Mayor Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to deny the Application for Variance to
the Flood Hazard Ordinance to allow for the placement of a
trailer on County property to be used by the Health
Department. During discussion, motion was'made by
Commissioner Hernandez to postpone this item for two weeks.
Motion died for lack of a second. Roll call vote was taken
on the original motion with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer Yes
Commissioner Hernandez No
Commissioner Swift Yes
Mayor Sorensen Yes
Motion carried.
Mr. Fred Tittle, attorney representing GTE,
discussed the proposal from GTE for a solar -powered
telephone system. Harold Bengter and Bill Woody addressed
the Board concerning the proposal. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
accept the concept of saving money on the County's telephone
system and also requesting the staff to review the proposal
from GTE and also to review a proposed generic contract for
telephone -services. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The Board entered .into a discussion concerning the
following requests for referendum elections from the
following Municipal Services Taxing Districts in their
respective districts during the November 1984 County -wide
elections in accordance with the provisions of Article V,
Section 2-250, Monroe County Code:
District 1-A
The Stock Island
levied in Fiscal
construction of
Estimated cost:
Fire Department's
Years 1985-86 and
a new fire station
$200,000.00.
request that taxes be
1986-87 to allow for
on Stock Island, Florida.
District 1-B
The Big Coppitt Fire Department's request that
levied in Fiscal years 1985-86 and 1986-87 to
purchase of one new Quick -Attack Rescue Pumper
ciated and/or related equipment.
Estimated cost: $105,000.00
District 1-C
The Sugarloaf Fire Department's request
in Fiscal Years 1985-86 and 1986-87 to
purchase of one new Quick -Attack Rescue
ciated and/or related equipment.
Estimated cost: $84,000.00
taxes be
allow for the
and asso-
that taxes be levied
allow for the
Pumper and asso-
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District 1-D
The Big Pine Fire Departmen
in Fiscal Year 1985-86 to. a
1000 GPM Fire Engine Pumper
equipment.
Estimated cost: $107,000.0
's request that taxes be levied
low for the purchase of oneinew
and associated and/or related
The Big Pine Ambulance Services' request that taxes be
levied in Fiscal Year 1985-86 to allow for the purchase' of
one new Type III Ambulance and associated and/or related
equipment.
Estimated cost: $60,000.00
District 2
The -Marathon Fire D'epartme
in Fiscal Year 1985-86 to
Rapid Intervention Foam an
ciated and/or related equi
Estimated cost: $84,000.0
The Marathon Fire Departmen
in Fiscal Year 1985-1986 to
Water Tanker to be repowere
transmission, and new front
Estimated cost: $45,000.00
District 3
The Conch Key Fire Departm
in Fiscal Years 1985-86 an
purchase of one new Rescue
associated and/or related
one additional garage bay
Estimated cost: $200,000.
The Fishermen's Hospital A
taxes be levied in Fiscal
for the remounting and ref
1980 Type III Ambulance's
new cutaway Cab Chassis.
Estimated cost: $28,000.0
District 4-B
The Islamorada Fire Depart
in Fiscal Years 1985-86 an
purchase of one new 1250 G
ciated and/or related equi
Estimated.cost: $148,000.
District 6
The Key Largo Ambulance Se
levied in Fiscal Year 1985
one new Type III Ambulance
equipment and for the remo
existing 1980 Type III Amb
Compartment onto a new cut
Estimated costs: $88,000.
Motion was made by Commissi
Commissioner Hernandez to E
except those from District
withdrawn. Motion was madE
seconded by Mayor Sorensen
report from Mr. Paros with
and also comments from the
Roll call vote was taken wi
i
's request that taxes be levied
low for the purchase of one new
Dry Chemical Vehicle and as!so-
ent.
I
's request that taxes be levied
allow for the existing 1976I Ford
(new diesel engine, autom&tic
axle).
is request that taxes be llevied
1986-87 to allow for the
umper Combination Vehicle and
uipment and the construction of
to the existing firestation.
u 1 ance Service' s request tl'�at
ars 1985-86 and 1986-87 to�allow
bishing of District 3's exilsting
dular Patient Compartment onto a
nt's request that taxes be,levied
1986-87 to allow for the ,
Fire Engine Pumper and asso-
ent.
vice's request that taxes be'
86 to allow for the purchase of
and associated and/or relateld
nting and refurbishing of an
lance's Modular Patient
may Cab Chassis.
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3ner Swift and seconded by
)prove all of the above requlests
?. During discussion, motid�n was
by Commissioner Fahrer and
to postpone until receipt of a-
iis recommendations and comments
:hiefs of the various units.;
"h the following results:
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Commissioner Fahrer Yes
Commissioner Hernandez No
Commissioner Swift Yes
Mayor Sorensen Yes
Motion carried.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Swift discussed proposed renovations
to the Cheeca Lodge. Mr. Price, attorney representing
Cheeca Lodge, addressed the Board concerning this project.
No further action was taken.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the Sublease between the
University of Miami and the Disney Group concerning Pigeon
Key. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer Yes
Commissioner Hernandez No
Commissioner. Swift Yes
Mayor Sorensen Yes
Motion carried.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Commissioner Fahrer nominated David Ringemann,
Plumber, to replace Robert G. Keys on the Monroe County
Licensing Examining Board. Mr. Bill Smith from the
Contractors Association was in the audience and indicated
their approval of Mr. Ringemann's appointment. The Board
unanimously acknowledged Mr. Ringemann's appointment.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Consideration of the reimbursement to the Key West
Garden Club for the remaining 50% cost of wiring at West
Martello Towers in the amount of $2,576.95 was postponed for
two weeks.
Commissioner Fahrer discussed smoking in public
buildings. Mr. Charles Mohrbacher addressed the Board and.
requested an Ordinance prohibiting smoking in public
buildings. Mr. Mel Levitt addressed the Board concerning
smoking in the Senior Citizens Centers.. At this point, a
Point of Order was raised by Commissioner Fahrer concerning
the discussion of Senior Citizens Centers. Mayor Sorensen
overruled the Point of Order. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift directing the County Attorney to draft an
Ordinance to prohibit smoking in the Senior Citizens
buildings in Monroe County. Motion died for lack of a
second. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer directing the
County Attorney to draft an Ordinance to prohibit smoking in
public buildings in Monroe County except in designated
areas. Motion died for lack of a second. No further action
was taken.
Discussion of street lighting expense was
withdrawn.
Mayor Sorensen discussed monument districts. Mr.
Richard Snyder discussed his plan for a monument com-
memorating the discovery of America by Columbus. Motion was
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made by Commissioner Hernan
Swift to remove from the to
creating a monument distr.ic
Motion passed unanimously w
from the meeting. Motion w
Hernandez and seconded by C
this matter until the Augus
unanimously.
ez and seconded by Commissioner
le the proposed Ordinance
in GU zoning classifications.
th Mayor Sorensen being absent
s then made by Commissionerl
mmissioner Swift to postpone
loth meeting. Motion passed
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Motion was made by1, Mayor Sorensen and seconded.) by
Commissioner Fahrer that the present Contract with the
Monroe County Tax Collector for billing and collection of
service charges.for'solid waste be terminated as of this
year, and that the Municipal Service District do its own
billing and collecting. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Hernandez being absent from the meeting.
The 'Board and Commjissioner Swift discussed the;
activities and effectiveness of the Monroe County Code'
Enforcement Board. The following individuals addressed'! the
Board concerning the Code Enforcement Board's progress:
Woody Butler, Grace Manello, Ernest Johnson, Bob Davis; John
Habel, Marie Landry, Charles Mohrbacher, Jose Gonzalez,,
Alice Jones, Bill Mills, Bob Ernst, Pat Caliguire, and Dale
Baldwin. Motion was made by Mayor Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer directing the County Administrator to
prepare a letter of direction identifying all of the problem
areas that had been discussed at this meeting, prescribing
corrective action, and also; setting forth time frames for
that action to be taken. Miotion carried unanimously wil,th
Commissioner Hernandez being absent from the meeting.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Mayor Sorensen authorizing ithe change of the name of tKe
Violations Inspectors to "code Enforcement Officers."
Motion carried unanimously Commissioner Hernandez lbeing
absent from the meeting. I
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and.,
seconded by Mayor Sorensen to approve the purchase of 5"
Large Diameter Hose and associated appliances by the
Tavernier Volunteer Fire Department. Motion carried unani-
mously.
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The Board of Coun
of Appeals. Present were
and Swift, and Mayor Soren
absent from the meeting.
Kolhage, Clerk; Kermit Lew
Proby, County Attorney; Je
Planning and Zoning; membe
general public. Proofs of
record.
Mr. Fred Tittle,
Point South, requested the
reverse the decision rende
Board on February 27, 1984
of Government Lot 6, in Se
38 East, being bounded on
Toners Nautical Shores, P1
Ridge, Plat Book 3, Page 4
unrecorded plat of Plantat
South line by the Atlantic
OF APPEALS
try Commissioners sat as the Board
commissioners Fahrer, Hernandez
3jen. Commissioner Harvey wasj
U so present were Danny L.
i n, County Administrator; Lucien
F'f Doyle, Director of Bui ldin,g,
-s of the Press and Radio; an'd the
publication were entered into the
1ttorney representing Plantation
Board of County Commissioners to
•ed by the Monroe County Zoning
on property described as a Part
.tion 18, Township 63 South,.Range
he West by the East line of�
it Book 4, Page 36, Plantation
31, and on the Northeast by the
,Ion Lake Estates, and along the
Ocean, Plantation Key. Mr. Joe
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Miklas, representing adjacent property owners, addressed the
Board concerning the appeal. Mr. Tittle then rebutted the
statements by Joe Miklas. Motion was made by Commissioner
Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to deny the
appeal and uphold the decision of the Zoning Board on the
basis that the roll back action was correct. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer Yes
Commissioner Hernandez Yes
Commissioner Swift - No
Mayor Sorensen No
Motion failed. Motion was then made by Mayor Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to grant the appeal and
reverse the decision of the Zoning Board. Motion was then
made by Mayor Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer-
to postpone temporarily until the attorneys for the
appellant could produce additional information. Motion
carried unanimously. Following discussion, motion was made
by Commissiner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
continue this matter until the next Plantation Key meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Jim Hendrick, attorney representing T.I.I.,
Inc., requested the Board of County Commissioners to reverse
the decision of the Monroe County Board of Adjustment in
denying a request to construct a pier 440 feet by 5 feet
with a five-foot by thirty-foot "L", pursuant to Section
19-101(b) of the Monroe County Code. Property is known as
Sawyers Key, Lot 1, as located in Sections 27 and 28,'
Township 65 South, Range 27 East. Mr. Bob Ernst of the
Middle Keys Citizens Association addressed the Board con-
cerning the appeal. Motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez -to grant the appeal and reverse the decision of
the Board of Adjustment. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to adopt the following Resolution
upholding the decision of the Board of Adjustment of Monroe
County, Florida; without prejudice, and denying the request
of T.I.I., Inc. to reverse the decision of the Board of
Adjustment of Monroe County, Florida, denying the construc-
tion of a pier 400' x 5' with a 5' x 30' "L" on Lot 1,
Sawyers Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 215-1984
See Res. Book No. 38 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer Yes
Commissioner Hernandez No
Commissioner Swift Yes
Mayor Sorensen Yes
Motion carried.
Mr. Jim Hendrick, attorney representing Debra S.
Flynn, requested the Board of County Commissioners to
reverse the decision of the.Monroe County Board of
Adjustment in denying the construction of a dock 180 feet by
25 feet, on Lot 33 of Niles Channel Subdivision, as recorded
in Plat Book 5, Page 9, and located in Section 26, Township
66 South, Range 28 East,'Summerland Key. Bob Ernst of the
Middle Keys Citizens Association addressed the Board con-
cerning the appeal. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift
and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to adopt the
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following Resolution reversing the decision of the Board of
Adjustment of Monroe County, Florida, without prejudiceland
approving the request of De ra S. Flynn to reverse the 'deci-
sion of the Board of Adjustment of Monroe County, Florida,
denying the construction of; a dock 180 feet by 25 feet,�on
Lot 33 of Niles Channel Subdivision.
RESOLUTION NO. 216-1984
See Res. Book No. 38 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor Sorens
Motion carried.
PUBL
A public hearing
finding no substantial dev
Development Order for the
publication was entered in
briefly discussed the proc
hearing. Mr. Allan Gold,
loper, addressed the Board.
meets to the DRI Developme
individuals addressed the
Ed Davidson of the Florida
Lazarus of the Izaak Whalt
Florida Keys Citizens Coal
Kloski of the Upper Keys C
Chenoweth, attorney for Fr
Johnson and Pamela Pierce.
Board and made final remar
changes. Mr. Charles Patt
Board. Motion was made by
Resolution and also incorpi
During discussion, this mo
then made by Commissioner
Hernandez that the amendmei
and the same is hereby appi
same the County Commission
that the particulars therei
deviation as defined in Chi
and is therefore approved
in accordance with the mats
including the proposals exi
that said Resolution be ex(
authorities and a copy be c
the South Florida Regional
was taken with the followir
ahrer No
ernandez Yes
wift Yes
Yes
HEARINGS
as held on a proposed Resolultion
Nation from and amending the'DRI•
garden Cove Development. Proof of
o the records. Mayor Sorenslen
dures to be used in the public
tttorney representing the deve-
�concerning the requested ame.nd-
irt Order. The following
oard concerning the amendments:
Keys Audubon Society, W. R.
n League, Bi l l Scu lthorpe of, the
tion, Charles E. (Chuck) Gos, Ed
tizens Association, Michaeli
ends of the Everglades, Dagny
Mr. Allan Gold then spoke to the
Is concerning the requested
ison of DCA briefly addressed, the
Commissioner Swift to approe the
gating the four recent changes.
Dion was withdrawn. Motion was
wift and seconded by Commissioner
t to Resolution No. 044-1984 be
oved and that in approving the
of Monroe County, Florida finds
f do not consist of a substantial
pter. 380 of the Florida Statutes
nd that a Resolution be prepared
ers that have been presented
ressed at the hearing today 'land
cuted by the proper County
ertified and sent to the DCA and
Planning Council. Roll call) vote
g results:
Commissioner Fahrdr No
Commissioner Hernd�ndez Yes
Commissioner Swift' Yes
Mayor Sorensen I
Yes
Motion carried. Motion was then made by Commissioner Swift
and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to adopt the
following Resolution of they Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, finding no substantial deviation
from and amending the DRI Development Order for the Garden
Cove Development located in! North Key Largo, Monroe County,
Florida; incorporating a leflgal description, findings of
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fact, conclusions of law and conditions governing develop-
ment approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 217-1984
See Res. Book No. 38 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer No
Commissioner Hernandez - Yes
Commissioner Swift Yes
Mayor Sorensen Yes
Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Motion was made by Mayor Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Swift authorizing staff to enter into contract
negotiations with the firm of Gonzalez & Associates for an
addition to the Tavernier Fire Station. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Hernandez being absent from
the meeting.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Mayor Sorensen discussed the possibility of
designating DCA as Monroe County's Planning Agency. He
advised the Board that he would be bringing this up at a
future meeting.
Mayor Sorensen discussed a recent meeting of the
Airport Advisory Board. Motion was made by Mayor Sorensen
and seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve the following
Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, to invite certain State regulatory agencies
and aviation interests to participate in a final field
investigation of seven (7) pre -selected possible sites for
an Upper Keys Airport; further that the Department of
Community Affairs (DCA) shall be requested to serve as the
lead State agency; further that the final field investiga-
tins shall be.completed within thirty (30) days. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 218-1984
See Res. Book No. 38 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to approve the extension of the Avis
Lease at Key West International Airport to coincide with the
termination of the Lease at Marathon Airport. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to reconsider the passage of
Resolution No. 173-1984. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to approve the following Resolution
rescinding Resolution No. 173-1984 and reinstating
Resolution No. 152-1974. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 219-1984
See Res. Book No. 38 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Motion was made bl,y Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer authorizing the County Attorney to
advertise a new Flood Ord finance now being prepared by a
representative of DCA. Mot ion carried unanimously.
REQUEST M ADDRESS THE BOARD
Mr. Hal Smithers,ia representative of the Venetian
Shores Homeowners Association, addressed the Board con-
cerning roads in that subdivision. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Mayor Sorensen to accept
for maintenance all publicly dedicated roads in the Venetian
Shores subdivision. Motiop carried unanimously. Motion was
then made by Mayor Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner
Fahrer to go on record that the County will not maintain any
roads which are not dedicated to public use in the sub-
divisions. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Motion was.made by Mayor Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to appi+ove the Application for Variance
to the Flood Hazard Ordinance for Karen Sunderland/National
Audubon Society to approvelthe construction of a 240 square
foot CBS storage shed to house field equipment and other
items (said structure willlnot contain plumbing but will be
wired for lights) on Lot 17/18, Block 6, within the sub-
division known as Indian Harbor on Plantation Key. Motion
carried unanimously. .1.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned. tl