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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Thursday, November 10, 1983
10:00 A.M. Plantation Key
A regular meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners convened on the above date. Present were
Commissioner Alison Fahrer, Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey,
Commissioner Ken Sorensen, Commissioner Ed Swift and
Chairman Jerry Hernandez, Jr. Also present were Danny L.
Kolhage, Clerk; Lucien Proby, County Attorney; Kermit Lewin,
County Administrator; members of the County's Consulting
Engineering Firm; members of the Press and Radio; and
general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The first item of business was the Board's reogani-
zation. The following nominations were received for
Mayor/Chairman Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner
Swift nominated Mayor Hernandez. Commissioner Sorensen
nominated Commissioner Harvey and Commissioner Harvey nomi-
nated Commissioner Sorensen. The Board proceeded to vote on
the nominations. The vote was taken for Chairman Hernandez
with the following results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
No
Commissioner
Harvey
No
Commissioner
Sorensen
No
Commissioner
Swift
Yes
Mayor Hernandez
Yes
Nomination failed. The vote was taken for Commissioner
Harvey and carried unanimously. Commissioner Harvey was
duly elected Mayor/Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners for the ensuing year. Commissioner Harvey
addressed the Board and the public and indicated that her
election as Mayor was an honor and she would strive to serve
the Board to the best of her ability. The Board then con-
sidered nominations for Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice-Chairman.
Commissioner Swift nominated Commissioner Sorensen. There
were no further nominations. Roll call vote was taken on
the nominatin of Commissioner Sorensen as Mayor Pro Tem/Vice
Chairman and carried unanimously.
Mayor Harvey assumed the Chair. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
adopt the following resolution designating Wilhelmina Harvey
as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, and authorizing her along with the Clerk of
said Board to sign all warrants, legal documents and any
other necessary papers and documents. Motion carried unani-
mously.
RESOLUTION NO.298-1983
See Res. Book No. 33 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing was continued on a proposed ordi-
nance pertaining to the use of fireworks in Monroe County;
regulating the use thereof; requiring the posting of a bond;
repealing any and all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing for severability; providing for
inclusion in the Code of Ordinances of Monroe County,
Florida; providing for an effective date. Proof of publica-
tion was previously entered into the records. This was the
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second public hearing. No one in the audience spoke for or
against the proposed ordinance. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to
continue to the next Marathon meeting. Motion carried una-
nimously.
Following the public hearing there was discussion
regarding the December 2, 1983 meeting. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to
cancel the December 2, 1983 meeting and to re -schedule it to
November 23, 1983 in Marathon. Motion carried unanimously.
OPENING OF BIDS
Next item was the opening of sealed bids for the
leasing of property situated on Long Key in the County of
Monroe and State of Florida and known as being a parcel of
land within Section 7, Township 65 South, Range 35 East.
Proof of publication was entered into the records. Motion
was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer authorizing the opening of the bids.
Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk advised there was one
(1) bid on the table as follows:
Outdoor Resorts at Long Key, Inc.
P. 0. Box 816
Long Key, Florida 33001 30 year lease - $750.00 per year
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Hernandez to award the bid to Outdoor Resorts.
Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner
Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to provide that
the lease will include a requirement for a buffer of six
foot (6') by four foot (4') of vegetation between subject
premises and all public rights -of -way and the County
Attorney was authorized to prepare and the Chairman to exe-
cute said agreeement. Roll call vote was taken and carried
unanimously.
Next item was the opening of sealed bids for the
establishment of an Artificial Reef. Proof of publication
was entered into the records. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen
to authorize the Clerk to open the bids. Motion carried
unanimously. The Clerk advised he was in possession of one
(1) bid as follows:
Alexander Marine
P. 0. Box 1516
Key West, Florida 33040 $11,244.00
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Sorensen to refer the bid to staff consisting
of Dr. Fisher, and the Artificial Reef Association for a
report back in two (2) weeks. Motion carried unanimously.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
The Legal Department was requesting to advertise
public hearings on an ordinance amending Ordinance No.
003-1983 and to Chapter 6, Article III concerning Class "C"
Air Conditioning Contractors. These items were withdrawn
from the agenda.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to deny a request from the Legal
Department to advertise a public hearing for a proposed
ordinance amending Chapter 19 of the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances to be numbered Section 19-21(d) and entitled
"Alternate Members" (Board of Adjustment), etc. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Hernandez to adopt the following resolution
authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners to execute an amendment to Agreement by and
between Monroe County and Orvis M. Kemp, CPA, dated June 16,
1983 and amendment of March 31, 1983 for auditing of the
County's records. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.299-1983
See Res. Book No. 34 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the following
resolution authorizng the Mayor and Chairman of the Board of
County Commissioners to execute a Joint Participation
Agreement by and between the County of Monroe, State of
Florida, and the City of Key West; said agreement providing
funding for the Community Pool located at 300 Catherine
Street, Key West, Florida. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.300-1983
See Res. Book No. 34 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to adopt the following
resolutions by unanimous consent:
Resolution reversing the decision of the Zoning
Board of Monroe County, Florida, without prejudice and
approving the request of Lee Hanke to reverse the decision
of the Zoning Board of Monroe County, Florida, denying a
change of zoning from GU to BU-1L.
RESOLUTION NO.301-1983
See Res. Book No. 4 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution upholding the decision of the Zoning
Board of Monroe County, Florida, without prejudice and
denying the request of Fred A. Losley to reverse the deci-
sion of the Zoning Board of Monroe County, Florida, denying
a change of zoning from RU-3 to BU-2T.
RESOLUTION NO.302-1983
See Res. Book No. 34 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution reversing the decision of the Zoning
Board of Monroe County, Florida, without prejudice and
approving the request of Southeastern Propane Corp., to
reverse the decision of the Zoning Board of Monroe County,
Florida, denying a change of zoning from GU to BU-3Y.
RESOLUTION NO.303-1983
See Res. Book No. 34 which is incorporated 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 Anita Sallas
for the purpose of providing nutrition consultation in the
Older Americans Act, Title III-C, Nutrition Program.
RESOLUTION NO.304-1983
See Res. Book No. 34 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following resolution
authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, to execute a lease
by and between Air Cargo America, Inc., and the County of
Monroe, State of Florida. During discussion motion was made
by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer
to amend Section 3 to provide, "that the County may cancel
at the sole discretion of the County at the end of one (1)
year" and amend Section 6 to change the reference of
"Airport Manager" to "County Commission". Amendments were
unanimously approved. Roll call vote was taken on the ori-
ginal motion as amended and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.305-1983
See Res. Book No. 34 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following reso-
lution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, to execute a lease
agreement by and between James P. Colburn and the County of
Monroe, State of Florida. During discussion a motion was
made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Sorensen to postpone this item until the next meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to adopt the following
resolution incorporating a biological assessment into the
records concerning the application of Richard Webster to
enlarge his upland residential property and provide boat
mooring facilities at the property. During discussion Mr.
Charlie Morbacher, Ms. Florence Boss, and Mr. James
Critcher addressed the Board and opposed the application.
The motion was then withdrawn by the maker. Motion was made
by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen
to postpone this item until November 23, 1983. During
discussion Ms. Elizabeth Stanley representing Dr. Webster
addressed the Board. Roll call vote was taken on the motion
to postpone and failed with Commissioners Hernandez,
Sorensen and Swift voting no. Motion was made by
Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
adopt the following resolution incorporating the biological
assessment into the records in reference to the rip rap and
backfill only. Roll call vote was taken and carried with
Commissioner Fahrer and Mayor Harvey voting no.
RESOLUTION NO.306-1983
See Res. Book No. 34 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following reso-
lutions by unanimous consent:
Resolution transferring funds.
RESOLUTION NO.307-1983
See Res. Book No. 34 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution approving Monroe County's appointment of Ms. Pat
Lowe to the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium
Private Industry Council under the provisions of the
Position Paper on the procedures for establishing the
SFETC-PIC under the provisions of the Job Training
Partnership Act to fill the vacancy in the Monroe County
Public Sector/Labor Seat vacated by Mr. Alvin Burney.
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RESOLUTION NO.308-1983
See Res. Book No. 34 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution approving the Contract entitled Purchase of
Professional Services between Monroe County and South
Florida Employment and Training Consortium for October 1,
1983 through June 30, 1984.
RESOLUTION NO.309-1983
See Res. Book No. 33 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CLERK TO THE BOARD
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the following
items by unanimous consent:
Approval of the following Warrants for November, 1983:
W A R R A N T S
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #13646-14082, in the amount
of $1,214,08 .27.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND FRS, #115, in the amount of
$73,272.20.
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #127-128,
in the amount o .
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #293-296, in the amount of
$76,254.4
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #248-250, in the amount of
$758,072. 5.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #179-182, in
the amount of 67,00 .66.
MSD FUND, SOUTHEAST BANK, #166-167, in the amount
of $121,196.30.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND, #66-71, in the amount of
$20,390.44.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #100-101, in the amount of
$1,056.90.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE REVENUD FUND, #7-8, in the amount
of $3,972. 33.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #423-425, in the amount of
$124,404. 6.
WORKMENS COMPENSATION, #717-733, in the amount of
$10,001.48.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #16-18, in the amount of
$3,887.52.
CROSS KEY WATERWAY FUND, #3-4, in the amount of
$85,214.32.
Approval of payment of the following Fine and Forfeiture
expenses:
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Competency & Psy. Evaluation
Richard Hellman 435.00
Court Appointed Attorney s
Robert Duffy 160.00
Other Expenses
Fla. Keys Pay Fair 16.34
Court Reporter Services
Associated Court Reporters 377.50
Broward Reporting Services 369.95
Certified Court Reporters 675.00
Brenda Farrell 2,675.20
Stephen E. Moore 40.00
Rapid Reporting 20.00
Court Interpreter
Tana De Gamez 25.00
Jerome Grapel 35.00
Louis Cuervo 45.00
Stephen Moore 30.00
Alicia Utermark 50.00
Grand Total 4,953.99
Board acknowledged receipt of the Annual Report of the
Monroe County Sheriff for Fiscal Year ending September 30,
1983.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The County Administrator's Report was next. Mr.
Edward Stickney, Public Works Director, and Mr. William
Russell, Assistant Director of Building/Planning/Zoning
discussed a request to create a new position of Zoning
Inspector for the enforcement of the Sign Ordinance. Motion
was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to approve the new position of Zoning
Inspector in accordance with the request of the Assistant
Director of Building/Planning/Zoning. During discussion
the second was withdrawn and Mayor Harvey then seconded the
motion. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to postpone this item until
the next meeting. Roll call vote was taken and carried with
Commissioner Hernandez and Mayor Harvey voting no.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve Payment Request
No. 1 from Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc., on Jr. College Road
Project in the amount of $33,209.00. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve the following
items by unanimous consent:
Resolution concerning Monroe County Pay Plan for Fiscal Year
1983-84 which includes $600.00 cost -of -living increases.
RESOLUTION NO.310-1983
See Res. Book No. 34 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Approval of a variance to the AICUZ Zone for Mr. Creed E.
Hall on Lot 5, Block 13, Tamarac Park, as recorded in Plat
Book 5, page 77, and located in Section 27, Township 67
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South, Range 26 East, Geiger Key, AICUZ Zone 2-B (70-75 db),
Zoning Classification RU-5.
Approval of payment of monthly invoice for the month of
September, 1983 for road work to Post, Buckley, Schuh and
Jernigan, Inc., in the amount of $51,580.29.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Hernandez to approve refunds in the amount
of $200.00 to John and Beatriz Duke, applications for Zoning
Change and Special Use Approval denied. Motion carried una-
nimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to postpone an item con-
cerning Landscape Grant for the beautification of the median
between the intersection of 905 and US #1 down through Key
Largo to the November 23, 1983 meeting. Motion carried una-
nimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to postpone an item concerning
payment to Robert Bensko in the amount of $5,649.88 until
the November 23, 1983 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to approve the Bond of the
Clerk of the Circuit Court, Danny L. Kolhage. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to postpone an item concerning
discussion of existing Flood Insurance regulations to 3:15
P.M. today. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Fahrer discussed the Code Review Board
and a recent resignation letter received from nick Divoll.
After further discussion it was agreed that
Commissioner Fahrer would arrange for a meeting with that
Board.
Commissioner Sorensen discussed an invitation for
all Commissioners and staff to attend a luncheon given by
the Veterans Council in the Upper Keys today at noon at the
Elks Club in Tavernier.
Commissioner Hernandez discussed the hearing which
had been continued and was scheduled to be heard today on
Carlos Jose Villalobos's request to reverse the decision of
the Monroe County Board of Adjustment in their decision in
denying a dimensional variance of two (2) feet, to build up
to three (3) feet from the East side lot line, and a
variance of six (6) feet, to build up to 14 feet from a
canal, of Lot 57, of Sunset Acres as recorded in Plat Book 6
page 31, and located in Section 27, Township 62 South, Range
38 East, Key Largo, Mile Marker 93. Commissioner Hernandez
indicated that he had been contacted and requested that the
public hearing be continued. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen
to continue the Public Hearing to December 16, 1983. Motion
carried unanimously.
OPENING OF BIDS
Mr. John Ahearn, President of the Monroe County
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Artificial Reef Association, addressed the Board concerning
the bid received earlier for the establishment of an artifi-
cial reef. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to award the bid to
Alexander Marine in the amount of $11,244.00. Motion
carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Fahrer discussed the existing Flood
Insurance Regulations. No action was taken.
Commissioner Swift discussed the request of Mr. Mel
Levitt to use the County WATS and SUNCOM lines as part of
his duties as a Liason to the County for matters concerning
senior citizens. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to authorize Mr. Levitt
to make use of County WATS and SUNCOM lines in his capacity
as Liason for senior citizens programs. Motion carried una-
nimously.
Commissioner Swift discussed his and Commissioner
Fahrer's participation at Growth Conferences. No action was
taken.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the final payment to Frank
Keevan and Son, Inc., for Key West ADAP-06 Project at Key
West International Airport in the amount of $24,564.00.
Roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously with
Commissioner Hernandez absent.
Mayor Harvey discussed the proposed re -
advertisement of the General Revenue Fund of Monroe County
to take in un-budgeted revenues. After discussion motion
was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Fahrer to authorize the re -advertisement of the General
Revenue Fund to provide for an additional appropriation of
$100,000.00 in the category of Parks and Recreation said
funds to come from amounts received and not anticipated in
the original Budget. Roll call vote was taken and carried
unanimously.
Chairman Harvey discussed an emrgency ordinance
regarding the Annual Special Assessment Fee. Motion was
made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner
Fahrer to declare an emergency waiving the requirement of
advertising pursuant to provisions of Florida Statutes
125.66. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to declare an emergency due
to fiscal situation in the Municipal Service Tax District
(Waste). Roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously.
Mr. Proby read the title of the proposed ordinance. There
was no public participation. Mayor Harvey made a motion to
amend to provide that the Special Assessment will not exceed
fifty percent (50%) of the ad valorem tax. Motion died for
lack of a second. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the following
ordinance amending Ordinance No. 17-1983 by amending subsec-
tion 1 of Section 1 of said ordinance; repealing all ordinan-
ces or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
Roll call vote was taken and carried with Mayor Harvey
voting no.
ORDINANCE NO.026-1983
See Ord. Book No. 6 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Ms. Ann McGee, Chairperson of the Fine Arts
Council, addressed the Board. Mr. Grant Sprading, Executive
Director of the Fine Arts Council, and Upper Keys Members of
the Fine Arts Council also addressed the Board. No action
was taken.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following reso-
lution authorizing calling for bids for expansion of present
jail facilities located at Jackson Square. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.311-1983
See Res. Book No. 34 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Commissioner Swift also discussed his meeting and
work with the Redevelopment Agency concerning property of
the Truman Annex. The County Attorney was directed to
direct a request in writing to the U. S. Navy for land to be
used for re -location of the Fla. Keys Aqueduct Authority's
tanks which are currently in the Jackson Square property.
Commissioner Hernandez discussed Gulf Lane in Big
Coppitt Key. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Chairman Harvey to authorize the acceptance by
the County of Gulf Lane on Big Coppitt Key. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
No
Commissioner
Hernandez
Yes
Commissioner
Sorensen
Absent
Commissioner
Swift
No
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Tie vote, motion failed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve
pp payment to R. W.
Taylor Steel Co., in the amount of $22,145.00 for completion
of work on incinerators at North Key Largo, Long Key and
C u d j o e Key. Motion carried with Commissioner Harvey voting no and
Commissioner Sorensen absent.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the City of Key
West's request to proceed with dreding and fill removal of
6500 to 8000 cubic yards from area west of the sewer pumping
station off Government Road. During discussion Commissioner
Hernandez withdrew his motion. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Chairman Harvey to
Postpone this item until November 23, 1983. Motion carried
unanimously.
The Board discussed request for additional funding
from the Lower Keys Mental Health Clinic. Motion was made
by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Chairman Harvey to
appropriate an additional $17,076.00 from the Contingency
Fund to the Account for the Lower Keys Mental Health Clinic.
During discussion Dr. D'Amato addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to amend the motion to provide that the
clinic would charge the County $150.00 instead of $200.00
for court ordered psychiatric evaluations. Roll call vote
on the amendment was unanimous. Roll call vote on the
motion as amended was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
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seconded by Chairman Harvey to reconsider the previous
action of the Board awarding the food service bids for 1984
to C. R. Food Service Co. Roll call vote was taken with
Commissioner Fahrer and Commissioner Swift voting no. Under
reconsideration motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez
and seconded by Commissioner Swift to keep the Harris School
nutrition site open. During discussion Eloise Stans of the
Key Largo Older Americans Advisory Board addressed the Board
and recommended on behalf of the Older Americans Advisory
Board that the Harris School site be closed. Roll call vote
was taken on the motion and failed with Commissioner Fahrer,
Commissioner Sorensen and Commissioner Swift voting no.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Sorensen to confirm the award of the bid for
food services to the Nutrition Program to C.R. Food Service
Co. Roll call vote was taken and carried with Commissioner
Hernandez and Chairman Harvey voting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following reso-
lution approving a Lease Agreement with National Commuter
Airlines. During discussion the motion was withdrawn. T,e
Board then discussed a request of State Airlines for a Sub -
Lease Agreement. The Airport Manager was directed to bring
a copy of the Sub -Lease Agreement back to the Board for con-
sideration.
Board of Appeals Hearings
4:00 P.M.
The Board of County Commissioners sat as the Board
of Appeals. Present were Commissioners Fahrer, Hernandez,
Sorensen, Swift and Chairman Harvey. Also present were Mr.
Kolhage, Clerk; Mr. Proby, County Attorney; Mr. Lewin,
County Administrator; members of the Press and Radio; and
general public. Proof of publication was entered into the
records.
The first appeal heard was as follows: Ocean
Harbor requests the Board of County Commissioners to reverse
the decision of the Monroe County Zoning Board, in denying
approval based on the 4/5 rule for a request for Final Major
Development, Community Impact Study, Final Development Plan,
and Final Change of Zoning from RU-1 to RU-3 for tracts I,
J. and K, of Plantation Beach Subdivision, as recorded in
Plat Book 2, page 76, and located in Section 18, Township 63
South, Range 37 East, Plantation Key, for the project known
as Ocean Harbour for tracts B,C,D, and E (excluding Tract A,
which is the marina at this time.)
Mr. Fred Tittle, Attorney representing Ocean
Harbour, addressed the Board. During his conversation he
questioned the application of the 4/5 rule. Mr. Bob
Blandford, President of the Association of Plantation by the
Sea, addressed the Board concerning the appeal. Mr. Tittle
then addressed the Board with closing remarks. Motion was
made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner
Swift to adopt the following resolution reversing the deci-
sion of the Zoning Board and granting the request of Ocean
Harbor Development Plan, Community Impact Study, and Change
of Zoning from RU-1 to RU-3 for Tracts I, J and K of
Plantation Beach Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 2,
Page 76, and located in Section 18, Township 63 South, Range
37 East, Plantation Key, for Project known as Ocean Harbour
as requested by Ocean Harbour Development Corporation. Roll
call vote was taken and carried with Commissioner Fahrer
voting no.
RESOLUTION NO.312-1983
See Res. Book No. 34 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Commissioner Hernandez left the meeting at this
time.
Next appeal was as follows: Peter and Ellen
Greenwald, Arthur I, and Victoria Eichner, requests a change
of zoning from GU to BU-2Q on tract 5A, less the
northeasterly 800 feet of said Tract 5A, according to the
Amended Plat of Mandalay as recorded in Plat Book 2, page
25, and located in Section 6, Township 62 south, Range 39
East, Key Largo.
Mr. Fred Tittle, representing the Greenwald's,
Eichner's and Tom Thumb Food Store, addressed the Board con-
cerning the appeal. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer
and seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following
resolution upholding the decision of the Zoning Board
without prejudice and approving the request of Peter and
Ellen Eichner to reverse the decision of the Zoning Board
denying a change of Zoning from GU to BU-2Q. Roll call vote
was taken and carried with Commissioner Swift voting no.
RESOLUTION NO.313-1983
See Res. Book No. 34 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The County Attorney then advised the Board that
the following items would be removed from the agenda since
the previous appeal was denied:
Peter and Ellen Greenwald, Arthur and Victoria
Eichner, requests a BU-2B with a BU-20, on tract 5A, less
the northeasterly 800 feet of said Tract 5A, according to
the amended Plat of Mandalay, as recorded in Plat Book 2,
page 25, and located in Section 6, Township 62 South, Range
39 East, Key Largo.
Peter and Ellen Greenwauld, Arthur and Victoria
Eichner, requests a Special use Approval under Section
19-217(c) retail and wholesale sales and services and ser-
vices not expressly permitted for in a BU-20 (subject to
rezoning), for gasoline sales, on tract 5A, less the
northeasterly 800 feet of said Tract 5A according to the
Amended Plat of Mandalay, as recorded in Plat Book 2, page
25, and located in Section 6, Township 62 South, Range 39
East, Key Largo.
There being no further business before the Board of
appeals the hearing was adjourned.
Regular Meeting Re -convened
The regular meeting re -convened with everyone pre-
sent except Commissioners Fahrer and Hernandez along with
staff.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Motion was made
by Commissioner Sorensen
authorizing the Chairman
Commissioners to execute
County of Monroe, State
Airlilnes, Inc. for the
services and privileges
Roll call vote was taken
by Commissioner Swift and seconded
to adopt the following resolution
of the Board of County
an agreement by and between the
of Florida, and National Commuter
purpose of obtaining certain rights,
at Key West International Airport.
and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.314-1983
See Res. Book No. 34 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing was held on a proposed ordinance
amending Section 6-234(e),-Monroe County Code, to provide
for appeal of Zoning Board decision on preliminary and1final
development plan to Board of County Commissioners. Proof of
publication was previously entered into the records. This
was the second hearing. There was no public participation.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to adopt said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 027-1983
See Res. Book No. 34 which, is incorporated herein by
reference.
The Board held a public hearing on a proposed ordi-
nance amending Section 19=.234(d) and (f), Monroe County
Code, to provide for appeal] of Zoning Board decision for
appeal of Zoning Board decision on preliminary and final PUD
project plat to Board of County Commissioners. Proof of
publication was previously entered into the records. This
was the second hearing. No one in the audience spokeifor or
against the proposed ordinance. Motion was made by '
Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
adopt said ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO.028-1983
See Ord. Book No. 6 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS'
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to authorize travel tol
Tallahassee for Mayor Harvey on November 15 and to Miami to
an HRS meeting on November 19, 1983. Motion carried unani-
mously. I
Motion was made by Chairman Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Sorensen to approve travel for Commissioner
Swift and Commissioner Fahrer on November 4 and 5, 1983 to
Miami. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed the preparation of the agenda.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by,,
Chairman Harvey directing.Mr. Stickney as Acting County
Administrator to begin preparation of the agenda and to pro-
vide for a section of the agenda for consent items. Motion
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Hernandez was to discuss appointments
to the Monroe County Marine Advisory Council. Motion,was
made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Chairman
Harvey to postpone this item for two (2) weeks. Motion
carried unanimously.
The County Attorney and the Clerk discussed the
need to have authorization to extend the use of Commissioner
Hernandez's signature through the payroll of November 15,
1983. Motion was made by -'Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the following resolution
authorizing the use of Commissioner Hernandez's signature
through November 15, 1983. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.315-1983
See Res. Book No. 34 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to, adopt the following resolution
authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners to execute a Sign Lease by and between the
County of Monroe, State of ;Florida, and the Key Ambassador
Company for sign lease space at the Key West International
Airport. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.316-1983
See Res. Book No. 34 which,is incorporated herein by
reference.
Mr. Aguero discussed the need to purchase certain
equipment to add to the computer installation of the
Property Appraiser for the purpose of maintaining the files
and production of the Special Assessment Roll. Motion,,was
made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Swift
authorizing the expenditure of $21,000.00 for the purchase
of a disk drive to be added to the computer equipment of the
Property Appraiser for the -'purpose of processing the
Municipal Service District�Special Assessment Roll. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve the payment !of
Invoice to Keys Marine, Invoice No. 6, Copa D'Ora Bridge, in
the amount of $29,092.41. Motion carried unanimously.'I
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift approve payment of Invoice to
Upper Keys Marine, Invoice No. 2, Yellowtail Bridge, in the
amount of $33,896.66. Motion carried unanimously.
The Assistant County Attorney, Mr. Ron Saunders,
indicated that the Board s-hould indicate their acknowledge-
ment of the authority of Mayor to sign the Final Development
Order concerning Ocean Harbor pursuant to their action
today in the Board of Appeals in that matter. The Board
then acknowledged individually and collectively that the
Mayor had the authority to sign and execute the Final,l
Development Order concerning Ocean Harbor pursuant to their
action at the Board of Appeal Hearings on this date concer-
nign said project. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business the meeting was
adjourned.
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