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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Friday, April 29, 1983
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 Ken Sorensen,
Commissioner Ed Swift and Chairman Jerry Hernandez, Jr.
Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Deputy Clerk; Lucien
Proby, County Attorney; Kermit Lewin, County Administrator;
members of the County1s Consulting Engineering Firm; members
of the Press and Radio; and general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
OPENING OF BIDS
First item was the opening of sealed bids for one
(1) motorized Wheel Loader for the Municipal Service
District. Proof of publication was entered into the 12
records. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and 123
seconded by Commissioner Swift to authorize the Clerk to
open the bids. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk
advised the Board that he was in possession of the following
bids:
Dewind Machinery
P. O. Box 23010
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33307
$63,338.00
Neff Machinery, Inc.
4343 N.W. 76th Ave.
Miami, Fla. 33166
Case Power & Equipment
3400 N.W. 78th Ave.
Miami, Fla. 33152
$52,405.00
Alternate $53,655.00
$69,163.42
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to refer the bids to staff. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Sorensen absent.
Next item was the opening of sealed bids for bridge
replacement (permanent) Copa D10ro Bridge. Proof of publi-
cation was entered into the records. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to 12
authorize the Clerk to open the bids. Motion carried unani- 16
mously with Commissioner Sorensen absent. The Clerk advised
the Board that he was in possession of the following bids:
Upper Keys Marine Construction, Inc.
P. O. Box 18AAA
Key Largo, Fla. 33037
$234,085.60
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Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc.
P. O. Box 787
Key West, Florida 33040
$248,735.45
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to refer the bids to staff. Motion
carried with Commissioner Sorensen and Commissioner Swift
absent.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following resolution
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authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners to execute an Agreement by and between Frank
Keevan & Son, Inc., and the Board of County Commissioners
for the purpose of repairing daybeacons under the Boating
Improvement Fund Project at Kemp Channel. Motion carried
with Commissioner Sorensen and Commissioner Swift absent.
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See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
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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 to execute an Agreement by and between Frank
Keevan & Son, Inc., and the Board of County Commissioners
for the purpose of repairing daybeacons under the Boating
Improvement Fund Project at Stock Island Channel B. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Sorensen and
Commissioner Swift absent.
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RESOLUTION NO.116-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 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
24 Commissioners to execute an Agreement by and between Upper
34 Keys Marine Construction and the Board of County
99 Commissioners for the purpose of installing daybeacons under
the Boating Improvement Fund Project at Tamarac Park.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Sorensen and
Commissioner Swift absent.
RESOLUTION NO.117-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 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
24 Commissioners to execute an Agreement by and between Upper
34 Keys Marine Construction and the Board of County
99 Commissioners for the purpose of making daybeacon marker
repairs under the Boating Improvement Fund Project at
Tavernier Creek (oceanside). Motion carried unanimously
with Commissioner Sorensen and Commissioner Swift absent.
RESOLUTION NO.118-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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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 to execute a Joint Participation Agreement by
and between the State of Florida, Department of
Transportation and Monroe County providing for the construc-
tion of tank seal - CFR Vehicle at the Key West
International Airport. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Sorensen and Commissioner Swift absent.
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RESOLUTION NO.119-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following resolution
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authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners to execute a Quit Claim Deed by and between
Monroe County and the Upper Keys Sailing Club, Inc., for
that portion of a public road which was previously abandoned
by the Board of County Commissioners on November 1, 1982
located in Point Pleasant Subdivision. Motion carried una-
nimously with Commissioner Sorensen and Commissioner Swift
absent.
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RESOLUTION NO.120-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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
and denying the request of Howard Hammond to reverse the
decision of the Zoning Board denying a change of zoning from
GU to BU-2T. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner
Sorensen and Commissioner Swift absent.
RESOLUTION NO.121-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to adopt the followig resolution
denying the request of Don Peterson to reverse the decision
of the Board of Adjustment denying waiver of Section
19-217(h) of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances. Motion
carried with Commissioner Sorensen absent.
RESOLUTION NO.122-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following resolution
upholding the decision of the Zoning Board and denying the 99
request of Pilot House Restaurant and Marina, Inc., and 127
Leisure Endeavors, Inc., to reverse the decision of the
Zoning Board approving a change of zoning from BU-1 to BU-2E
with an existing BU-1 as requested by Patricia Wright Knapp.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Sorensen
absent.
RESOLUTION NO.123-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following resolution
incorporating a biological assessment into the records con-
cerning the application of Joseph Picariello to protect his 99
commercial property from erosion. Motion carried unani- 127
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RESOLUTION NO.124-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following reso-
lution incorporating a biological assessment into the
records concerning the application of Richard A. Fry to
reclaim land lost to erosion and minimize further erosion of
his residential property. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.125-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
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Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen a~d
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the ~ollowlng reso-
lution incorporating a biological assessment lnto the
records concerning the application of Mark A. Donel~y to
place a rip~ap and 9ack fill along an eroded shorellne.
Motion carrled unanlmously.
RESOLUTION NO.126-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following reso-
lution incorporating a biological assessment into the
records concerning the application of Jay C. Cramer to
reclaim land lost to erosion and prevent the land from
eroding again. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO.127-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the following resolution
99 concerning receipt of unanticipated funds from donations.
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RESOLUTION NO.128-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the following resolution
99 transferring funds. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO.129-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CLERK TO THE BOARD
The Board briefly discussed the letter received
from the Clerk and from Mr. Robert Harris of Post, Buckley,
Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., concerning the Card Sound Road and
Toll Bridge District recommending an increase in the tolls
and also some amendments to the Bond Resolution. Motion was
made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner
Swift to refer the matter to the County Administrator and
the Consulting Engineers to prepare the amendments to the
Bond Resolution and any other documents necessary. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to authorize the Clerk to
trade in Microfilm Reader, I.D. No. 4230, purchased July 5,
1979 per staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimouSly.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve the following
items:
Advertising Expenditures:
Media for March
Production & Expenses for March
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17,983.59
23,568.25
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Tourist Development Trust Fund Expenditures:
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Stuart Newman for February
Rick Easton (conference)
Community Concerts
Red Barn
Dave Patterson
Key West Fishing Tournament
TWFAC - December
TWFAC - January
TWFAC - February
Central Press (Fantasy Fest)
Central Press (Fantasy Fest)
$ 28,064.30
327.50
986.63
872.25
240.00
844.62
2,056.01
2,381.43
2,429.09
1,507.00
5,595.00
45,303.83
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Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to approve the following Warrants 17
for April, 1983 per staff recommendation:
WAR RAN T S
General Revenue Fund, Fla. National Clearing
Account, #64578, in the amount-or-$2,175.98
General Revenue Fund, Boulevard Bank, #7108-7430,
in the amount of $1,219,959.24. ----
General Revenue Fund, Marathon Bank, #29, in the
amount of $16,506.75.
General Revenue Fund FRS, #106, in the amount of
$50,774.36.
Supplement to the General Revenue Fund, #106-107,
in the amount of $14:95~3.
Fine & Forfeiture Fund, #240-242, in the amount of
$661,434.~ -
Road & Bridge Fund, #209-211, in the amount of
$62,650.6~ -
Airport Operation & Maintenance Fund, #144-146, in
the amount of $7,690.55.
Card Sound Bridge Revenue Fund, #138-139, in the
amount of~,205.44.
MSD Tax District, #232-239, in the amount of
$161,756.32. ---
Workmens Compensation, #484-495, in the amount of
$22,529.41.
Tourist ~velopment Fund, #3-10, in the amount of
$52,436.05.
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Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Lewin discussed the necessity for the creation
of the following two (2) new classifications: Financial
Analyst and Public Relations Person. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen
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authorizing the County Administrator to create the
cations for the positions of Financial Analyst and
Relations Person and to report back to the Board.
carried unanimously.
Mr. Lewin discussed the proposed Agreeme~t bet~e~n
the University of Miami and Monroe Coun~y concernlng.cllnl-
cal nursing practice for students studYlng to be Reglstered
Nurses Mr. Lewin recommended that we not proceed on the
basis ~f the proposed contract due t~ l~ability exposure of
the County. Motion was made by Commlssl~ner Fahrer and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to authorlze.the County.
Administrator to negotiate a new contract wlth te~ms WhlC~
would eliminate the liability to the County. Motlon carrled
unanimously.
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Mr. Lewin discussed the Board's vacation dates.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to designate the period from June 15 to
July 15, 1983 for vacation of the Board of County
Commissioners. During discussion Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
postpone this item until this afternoon so that information
could be received concerning the presentation of the ten-
tative Budget. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to authorize the County Administrator
to advertise for public sale the following equipment of the
Law Library in accordance with the request from Judge
Lester:
Display IBM Terminal, Model No. 3101, Inv. No. 0604-2-4.
IBM Printer, Model No. 3102, Inv. No. 0604-1.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Lewin briefly discussed the applications which
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Director of Building/Planning/Zoning. No action was taken.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve variances to the
Flood Hazard Ordinance per staff recommendation for the
following: Provincial House of Florida, Harry Tracy and
Scott's Inc. During discussion Commissioner Fahrer withdrew
her second to the motion. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to divide this item into it1s component
parts and to consider each item separately. Roll call vote
was taken and carried unanimously. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to
approve the variance for Provincial House. During
discussion Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to postpone this item. Roll
call vote was taken on the motion to postpone and failed
with Commissioner Fahrer, Commissioner Sorensen,
Commissioner Swift and Chairman Hernandez voting no. Roll
call vote was taken on the original motion and carried with
Commissioner Fahrer and Commissioner Harvey voting no.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to approve a variance for Harry Tracy.
During discussion the motion was withdrawn. Motion was made
by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Mayor Hernandez to
postpone consideration of this item until further clarifica-
tion for two (2) weeks. Motion carried unanimously. Motion
was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Sorensen to approve a variance for Scotty's Inc. Roll call
vote was taken and carried with Commissioner Harvey voting
no.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve the County
takeover of twelve (12) street lights at Duck Key. During 78
discussion Mrs. Joel Beardsley of Big Pine Key discussed this
item. Roll call vote was taken and carried with
Commissioner Harvey voting no.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to approve a request for installa-
tion of street lights at Pine Lane, Big Pine Key, at the
request of Mamie Vickers and Robert Leonard, Sands
Subdivision, Big Pine Key. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion
by Commissioner
Funeral Home in
Lula Lee Perry.
was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
Sorensen to approve payment to Martin-Vegue
the amount of $506.60 for pauper burial of
Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to approve a request from the
Emergency Services Coordinator1s Office to create two (2)
new positions within his office. During discussion motion 2
was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by 54
Commissioner Fahrer to postpone this item for two (2) weeks
and directing Mr. Lewin to study the request and a possible
combination of this office with the Office of Civil Defense.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to approve a request from the Key 75
Largo Ambulance Corp to consider the lease of a vehicle con- 6
tingent upon the approval of legal counsel. Roll call vote 54
was taken and carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve waiver of the Air 86
Conditioning Fee for the Matecumbe United Methodist Church. 18
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to authorize the County
Attorney to advertise an ordinance which would create the 14
Monroe County Parks and Recreation Board. Motion carried 84
unanimously. During discussion Commissioner Sorensen 85
withdrew his motion. Motion was then made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to authorize the
County Attorney to advertise an ordinance which would create
the Monroe County Parks and Recreation Board. During
discussion a motion was made by Chairman Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to postpone this item for
two (2) weeks. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to approve the use of Harry Harris
Park per request of Community Recreation Association for
three (3) days on dates to be specificied in the future for
"Island Jubilee Days". Roll call vote was taken and carried
unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the following resolution 99
restricting traffic on 109th Street located in Marathon. 102
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.130-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
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Commissioner Fahrer was scheduled to discuss Fiscal
Review Board. This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift directing the Co~nty Attorney
to draft and the Chairman to execute the followlng resolu-
tion endorsing a resolution of the Marathon Chamber.of.
Commerce in opposition to licensing of salt water flshlng.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.131-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to waive permit fees for the
Key Largo Civic Center remodeling and renovation project in
1983. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
14 seconded by Commissioner Swift to appoint Mr. Andrew Tobin
84 to the Code Review Board to replace Mr. Nat Funke. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Fahrer discussed the moratorium on
major developments. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift
and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to extend the existing
moratorium on major developments until the Land Use Map is
passed and adopted. Roll call vote was taken and carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Swift then recognized Mr. Damien
Smith, Aide to Senator Lawton Chiles, who was present in the
audience.
Commissioner Sorensen briefly discussed the need to
have an immediate response on the Copa D10ra Bridge bids.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to authorize the execution of the
contract with Mr. Robert Bensko of Group Seven under the
terms and condition of the original contract which do not
provide for any monthly payment. Roll call vote was taken
and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Swift discussed the possibility of
acquiring property formerly owned and utilized by St. Mary1s
School. The Chairman authorized Commissioner Swift and
Commissioner Harvey to proceed to obtain proposals and
report back to the Board.
Commissioner Harvey discussed a possible jail site
on U. S. Navy property and presented a resolution. Motion
was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner
Fahrer to adopt the following resolution concerning the
availability of naval property located on Truman Annex for
the purpose of a futuristic jail site. Motion carried una-
nimously with Commissioner Sorensen absent.
RESOLUTION NO.132-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
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Commissioner Harvey discussed a cost break down
which would allow for the advertisement of public hearings
on a display type ad basis in plain english and publish in
the area that is affected. Motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the
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following resolution requesting the publishing in the
various newspapers in the County notice of public hearings 99
held in said County and specifying wherein said notice shall 93
appear. During discussion of the resolution Ms. Arlene 83
Reiser briefly discussed the item. Roll call vote was taken
on the original motion and carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO.133-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Ms. Joann Fry addressed the Board and complimented
the appearance of the Little Duck Key Park. Mrs. Joel
Beardsley of Big Pine Key discussed major developments. Mr. 85
Bill King of Marathon discussed the need for promoting 127
tourism.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to approve travel to the South
Florida Regional Planning Council/and also all County 31
Commissioners to the Disaster Preparedness Convention in 98
Tampa on May 11, 12 and 13, 1983. Roll call vote was taken 30
and carried unanimously.
Mayor Hernandez discussed the meeting called for
May 13, 1983. Motion was made by Chairman Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to continue the May 13, 31
1983 meeting to May 27, 1983. Roll call vote was taken and
carried unanimously.
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Chairman Hernandez to acknowledge receipt of a
letter from the Sheriff advising of the appointment of James
Wirth as Deputy Sheriff effective April 16, 1983. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Swift absent.
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The Board recessed for lunch at this time.
Regular meeting Re-convened
2:00 P.M.
sent.
The regular meeting re-convened with everyone pre-
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Chairman Hernandez to adopt the following resolution
authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of MSD Taxing 34
District 4-A to execute an agreement by and between MSD 99
Taxing District 4A and the City of Layton for the use of the 54
garage bay located in City Hall, City of Layton, to house a
fire truck. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner
Sorensen and Commissioner Harvey absent.
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RESOLUTION NO.134-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Mayor Hernandez discussed the proposed regulations
with septic tanks and presented a resolution. Motion was
made by Chairman Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner
Swift to adopt the following resolution amending Resolution
No. 67-1983 and authorizing the Mayor to execute. Roll call
vote was taken and carried with Commissioner Fahrer voting
no.
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RESOLUTION NO.135-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Mr. John Goodknight of the Florida Department of
Transportation addressed the Board concerning the impact of
~~9 the new Gas Tax Legislation on Monroe County and also pre-
114 sented a new updated and amended Five Year Plan for Monroe
County.
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Commissioner Fahrer discussed the schedule for ope-
nings of the Snake Creek Bridge. No action was taken.
Mr. Bill Moore and Attorney Ray Allen discussed the
request of the Organized Fishermen of Florida to delete
Section B of Ordinance No. 20-1980 commonly known as the
Crawfish Trap Ordinance. During discussion they requested
that the Board put into effect a moratorium on Section B of
Ordinance No. 20-1980 until the courts could decide the
issue in pending litigation. Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to
institute a moratorium in RU-1, RU-5, and RU-5P Districts
for the construction of crawfish traps and other activities
as setforth under Section B of Ordinance No. 20-1980 for a
period of two (2) years as of April 29, 1983. Roll call
vote was taken and carried unanimously.
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AWARDING OF BIDS
Mr. Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh and
Jernigan, Inc., addressed the Board and recommended that the
Board accept the low bid of Upper Keys Marine Construction,
Inc., in the amount of $234,085.60. Motion was made by
Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
accept and award the bid to Upper Keys Marine Construction,
Inc., in the amount of $234,085.60 for the replacement of
Copa D10ra Bridge (permanent) and authorizing the Attorney
to draft appropriate resolution and contract and authorizing
the Chairman to execute same. Roll call vote was taken and
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 136-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The Board then discussed the necessity for calling
a meeting to discuss roads and the new Gas Tax. The Board
agreed and the Chairman called for a Special Meeting of the
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LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following resolution
authorizing the Chairman to execute a Contract by and bet-
ween the Board of County Commissioners and R. W. Taylor
Steel Company, Inc., providing for the installation of
undergrate conveyors and modification of the guillotine
doors for the eight incinerators operated by the Municipal
Service District in the amount of $330,000.00. Roll call
vote was taken and failed with Commissioner Harvey,
Commissioner Sorensen and Mayor Hernandez voting no. Motion
was then made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer authorizing the Manager of the Municipal
Service Taxing District to expend up to $40,000.00 for the
installation of one door modification which would be used as
a test case for the feasibility and possibility of modifying
the rest of the incinerator doors for more efficient opera-
tion. Roll call vote was taken and carried with
Commissioner Harvey and Mayor Hernandez voting no.
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Mr. Proby addressed the Board and brought them up
to date on the suit concerning the Port Largo Airport.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Sorensen to authorize the County Attorney to
proceed with an appeal in the suit concerning Monroe County
and the Port Largo Airport. Roll call vote was taken and
carried unanimously.
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Mr. Proby discussed zoning appeals and the
necessity for adopting a resolution confirming the decision
of the Board of County Commissioners at the time of the
appeal hearing. Motion was made by Commis~ioner Swift and
and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve the procedure
outlined by the County Attorney which would require the
adoption of a resolution at the time of the appeal hearings
confirming the action of the Board. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the invoice in
the amount of $81,000.00 for Payment No.1 to General
Asphalt, Inc., for the resurfacing of Old State Road 4A "Old
Bumpy". Motion carried unanimously.
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The Clerk advised the Board that Chapter 129 of the
Florida Statutes requires the County Budget Officer to pre-
sent the tentative Budget to the Board of County
Commissioners fifteen (15) days after the date of the cer-
tification which would be July 15 assuming that the cer-
tification was delivered on July 1, 1983 without extension.
He also advised the Board that with the approval of the
Board of County Commissioners the tentative Budget would be
delivered to the Mayor and Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners on or before that date. The Board agreed to
that procedure and accordingly a motion was made by
Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
adopt as the Board's vacation schedule June 15 through July
15, 1983. Motion carried unanimously.
The regular meeting adjourned.
Board of Appeals
The Board of County Commissioners sat as the Board
of Appeals to hear two appeals. All the Commissioners were
present in addition to the Clerk, County Attorney, County
Administrator, members of the Press, Radio, and general
public.
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First appeal heard was that of Jack R. Dykstra and
Jack R. Dykstra II, requesting the Board of County
Commissioners to reverse the decision of the Monroe County
Board of Adjustment in the consideration of a Dimensional
Variance to the minimum lot area requirement for a proposed
rezoning to RU-3, on a tract of land in part of Government
Lot 1, together with a small island or key, known as Coral
Key, in the Bay of Florida just north of Government Lot 1,
all being located in Section 9, Township 66 South, Range 32
East, Marathon, zoned RU-1. Proof of publication was
entered into the records. Mr. Ralph Cunningham, Attorney
for the Petitioner Jack R. Dykstra and Jack R. Dysktra II,
addressed the Board. There were no members of the public or
legal representation present for the respondent. Motion was
made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner
Swift to reverse the decision of the Board of Adjustment and
grant the appeal and the County Attorney was instructed to
draft the appropriate resolution and the Chairman was
authorized to execute same. Roll call vote was taken and
carried with Commissioner Fahrer voting no.
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RESOLUTION NO.137-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Next appeal heard was that of Big Pine Key Civic
Association, Inc., Lower Keys Chapter of the Organized
Fishermen of Florida, Henry Naubreit, Henry Staples, and Joe
Kite, requesting the Board of County Commissioners to
reverse the decision of the Monroe County Zoning Board, in
their approval of the application filed by Margaret C.
Straehly, for a change of zoning from GU to RU-3 and for
preliminary major development and community impact study
approval, on a part of Government Lot 1, as located in
Section 6, Township 67 South, range 30 east, Big Pine Key,
project known as "0cean Bluff". Proof of publication was
entered into the records. Mr. Earl Gallup, Attorney, repre-
senting the petitioner, addressed the Board. Mr. Mike
Halpern, Co-Counsel for the developers of Ocean Bluff was
also recognized and briefly addressed the Board. Upon
questioning from the Board of County Commissioners Mr.
Proby, County Attorney, advised the Board that in his opi-
nion the appeal was premature in that it was an appeal of a
decision made at a preliminary hearing and that the appeal
should not be heard until after the final hearing by the
Zoning Board on this matter. After Board discussion motion
was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner
Fahrer to continue the public hearing. Roll call vote was
taken and failed with Commissioner Sorensen, Commissioner
Swift, and Mayor Hernandez voting no. Motion was then made
by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift
to adopt the following resolution and authorizing the
Chairman to execute same. Roll call vote was taken and
carried with Commissioner Harvey voting no.
RESOLUTION NO. 138-1983
See Res. Book No. 32 which is-,ncorporated herein by
reference.
The Board of Appeal adjourned.
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