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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Friday, December 16, 1983
10:00 A.M., Plantation Key
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 Jerry Hernandez, Jr., Commissioner Ken
Sorensen, Commissioner Ed Swift, and Chairman Wilhelmina
Harvey. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Kermit
Lewin, County Administrator; Lucien Proby, County Attorney;
members of the County's Consulting Engineering Firm; members
of the Press and Radio; and general public.
Everyone stood for the Invocation given by Pastor
Bruce Porter of the Island Community Church and remained
standing for the Invocation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
First the Board held a public hearing on HUD Impact
Programs. Mr. Robert Bensko, Grants Consultant, discussed
the HUD's Small Cities Program. Proof of publication was
entered into the records. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to adopt the following resolution and
authorizing the Chairman to execute concerning jobs impact.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.334-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Next the Board held a public hearing on regular HUD
Program. Proof of publication was entered into the records.
Mr. Robert Bensko discussed with the Board and indicated
that the target areas were in the Marathon and Key Largo
areas. There was no public participation. Mayor Harvey
indicated that this was the first of two (2) required public
hearings. Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Sorensen to call a special meeting of the Board
of County Commissioners on December 19, 1983 at 11:00 A.M.,
at 310 Fleming Street, Key West for the purpose of con-
ducting a second public hearing under the HUD regular
program. During discussion Commissioner Sorensen withdrew
his second to the motion. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve a request from
the Sheriff to secure a loan in the amount of $177,000.00
for a period of two (2) fiscal years with payments to be
made from the Sheriff's budget under the General Services's
Purchase Contract for 1984 police patrol vehicles. Motion
carried unanimously.
OPENING OF BIDS
Next item was the opening of sealed bids for road-
way improvements to Key Largo Roads. (Mile Marker 101 to
Mile Marker 103, Key Largo). Proof of publication was
entered into the records. The Clerk advised the Board that
there were two (2) bids on the table. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
authorize the Clerk to open the bids. Motion carried unani-
mously. The following bids were received:
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The Brewer Co. of Florida, Inc.
9801 N.W. 106th Street
Miami, Florida 33178 $119,018.20
Community Asphalt Corp.
P. 0. box 9179
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33084 $ 79,945.40
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to refer the bids to staff. Motion
carried unanimously.
Next item was the opening of sealed bids for full-
time maintenance services for cleaning and lawn care of the
Marathon Airport Terminal Building, Marathon. Proof of
publication was entered into the records. Motion was made
by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez
to authorize the Clerk to open the bids. Motion carried
unanimously. The Clerk advised the Board he was in
possession of the following bids:
Karen For Your Lawn
P. 0. Box 1384 $700.00 per month
Marathon, Florida (and will provide equipment)
William Butler Horton, Jr.
P. 0. Box 615
Marathon, Florida 33050 $7,775.00 per year
Sparkle & Shine
P. 0. Box 382 $849.59 per month
Key Colony Beach, Fla. 33051 Alt.$933.79 per month
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to refer the bids to staff. Motion
carried unanimously.
The next two (2) items were combined, opening of
sealed bids for the sale of surplus property, office machi-
nes, and opening of sealed bids for sale of surplus pro-
perty, motor vehicles and equipment. Proofs of publication
were entered into the records. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
authorize the Clerk to open the bids. Motion carried unani-
mously. Prior to opening the bids the Clerk advised that
United Way had requested the use of Item #0903-274. Motion
was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to transfer No. 0903-274 to The United
Way for their use. Motion carried unanimously. The
following bids were received:
Fork
Hubert Williams:
Lift - $3.00
Phillip Crusie:
$101.00.
One (1) #4102-246 - 1957 Clark
One (1) #4102-102 - 1964 Ford Van -
Baird Rental & Sales: One (1) #2321F-6, 1973 IBM
Typewriter - $5.00; One (1) #2559-100, 1973 IBM Typewriter -
$5.00; One (1) #0903A-16, 1975 IBM Typewriter - $5.00; One
(1) #0903A-18, 1978 IBM Typwriter - $5.00; One (1)
#0903A-19, 1973 Royal Typewriter - $5.00; One (1) #0903A-143,
1974 IBM Typewriter - $5.00.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to refer the above bids to staff for
their recommendation. During discussion a substitute motion
was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to award the above items to the bidders
in accordance with their response. Motion carried unani-
mously. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
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seconded by Commissioner Swift authorizing the County
Administrator to dispose of the balance of the items in
accordance with the provisions of Florida Law. Motion
carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Ron Herron of HRS addressed the Board con-
cerning a Lease with HRS and Monroe County for the Juvenile
Facilities. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer authorizing the preparation
and execution of an amendment to the Lease providing for an
effective date of October 1, 1982. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Mr. Frank Shortman and Mr. Henry Nauberit of the
Translator Committee addressed the Board concerning the
Translator System and recommended that the Board accept the
system. Mr. Harry Mahoney, Keys Electronic Systems,
addressed the Board concerning this system. Mr. Dick Akers
of Big Pine Key, members of the Translator Committee,
addressed the Board. Mr. Fred Tittle, Attorney in
Tavernier, addressed the Board and opposed the acceptance of
the system. Mr. John Saul of EMCEE Corp., addressed the
Board. Mr. John Seney of the Translator Board addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Hernandez to accept the system and also
instructing the Translator Committee to give top priority to
the solution of the problem experienced in the Tavernier
area. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
No
Commissioner
Hernandez
Yes
Commissioner
Sorensen
No
Commissioner
Swift
No
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Motion failed. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to accept the system con-
tingent upon the receipt of a favorable opinion from an out-
side expert concerning the operation of the system in
relation to specifications, to be received within the next
ten (10) days. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
Yes
Commissioner
Hernandez
No
Commissioner
Sorensen
Yes
Commissioner
Swift
Yes
Mayor Harvey
No
Motion carried.
At this time the Board recessed for lunch.
Board of Governors, District 2
2:00 P.M.
A District 2, Board of Governors Meeting convened
at 2:00 P.M. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioners Fahrer, Feiner, Hernandez, Radom and Mayor
Harvey. Also present were Mr. Kolhage, Clerk; Mr. Proby,
County Attorney; Mr. Lewin, County Administrator; members of
the Press, Radio, and general public.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following reso-
lution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of Governors of
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Municipal Service Taxing District No. 2 of Monroe County,
Florida, to execute an Agreement by and between Special
Taxing District No. 2 and Marathon Volunteer Fire and
Rescue, Inc., to provide for reimbursement of volunteers for
expenses relating to services. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.008-1983
See Res. Book "A" which is incorporated herein by reference.
Next item was the opening of sealed bids for the
refurbishment of one (1) 1976 Ford Tank. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer
authorizing the Clerk to open said bids. Motion carried
unanimously. The Clerk advised the Board that he was in
receipt of one (1) "no bid" response from South Florida Mack
Trucks and one (1) bid from Emergency One (W.Q. Dowling) in
the amount of $69,950.00. Motion was made by Commissioner
Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Radom to refer the bid
to Mr. Paros and the Marathon Volunteer Fire Department for
their recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Finer and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
Regular Meeting Re -Convened
The regular meeting re -convened with all
Commissioners present along with Mr. Kolhage, Clerk; Mr.
Proby, County Attorney; Mr. Lewin, County Administrator;
members of the Press and Radio; and general public.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following reso-
lutions:
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of Municipal
Service Taxing District No. 1-A, to execute an Agreement by
and between Special Taxing District No. 1-A and Stock Island
Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., to provide for reimbur-
sement of volunteers for expenses relating to services.
RESOLUTION NO.335-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of Municipal
Service Taxing District No. 1-B, to execute an Agreement by
and between Special Taxing District No. 1-B and Big Coppitt
Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., to provide for reimbur-
sement of volunteers for expenses relating to services.
RESOLUTION NO.336-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of Municipal
Service Taxing District No. 1-B, to execute an Agreement by
and between Special Taxing District No. 1-B and Big Coppitt
Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., to provide for reimbur-
sement of volunteers for expenses relating to services.
RESOLUTION NO.337-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of Municipal
Service Taxing District No. 1-C, to execute an Agreement by
and between Special Taxing District No. 1-C and Sugarloaf
Key Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., to provide for reimbur-
sement of volunteers for expenses relating to services.
RESOLUTION NO.338-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of Municipal
Service Taxing District No. 1-C, to execute an Agreement by
and between Special Taxing District No. 1-C and Sugarloaf
Key Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., to provide for reimbur-
sement of volunteers for expenses relating to services.
RESOLUTION NO.339-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of Municipal
Service Taxing District No. 1-D, to execute an Agreement by
and between Special Txing District No. 1-D and Big Pine Key
Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., to provide for reimbur-
sement of volunteers for expenses relating to services.
RESOLUTION NO.340-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of Municipal
Service Taxing District No. 1-D, to execute an Agreement by
and between Special Taxing District No. 1-D and Big Pine Key
Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., to provide for reimbur-
sement of volunteers for expenses relating to services.
RESOLUTION NO.341-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of Municipal
Service Taxing District No. 3, to execute an Agreement by
and between Special Taxing District No. 3 and Conch Key
Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc., to provide
for reimbursement of volunteers for expenses relating to
services.
RESOLUTION NO.342-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of Municipal
Service Taxing District No. 4-A, to execute an Agreement by
and between Special Taxing District No. 4-A and Layton
Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., to provide for reimbur-
sement of volunteers for expenses relating to services.
RESOLUTION NO.343-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Board of Governors of Municipal
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Service Taxing District No. 4-B, to execute an Agreement by
and between Special Taxing District No. 4-B and Islamorada
Volunteer Fire, Ambulance and Rescue Corps., Inc. to provide
for reimbursement of volunteers for expenses relating to
services.
RESOLUTION NO.344-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution authorizing the
Commissioners acting as th
Service Taxing District No
and between Special Taxing
Volunteer Fire, Ambulance
vide for reimbursement of
to services.
Chairman of the Board of County
Board of Governors of Municipal
4-B, to execute an Agreement by
District No. 4-B and Islamorada
and Rescue Corps., Inc., to pro -
volunteers for expenses relating
RESOLUTION NO.345-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Sorensen not
present.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Jeff Pratt, Chief of Islamorada Fire Department,
and Dennis Matty, Assistant Chief, addressed the Board con-
cerning the creation and funding of a County Fire Marshall.
Following discussion motion was made by Commissioner
Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to create
the position of the County Fire Marshall to be funded
$30,000.00 from County's Contingency Fund and $30,000.00
from the Special Districts. Motion was made by Chairman
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to postpone this
item to the next Marathon meeting for a workshop to begin at
9:00 A.M. Roll call vote was taken and carried with the
following results:
Commissioner Fahrer Yes
Commissioner Hernandez Yes
Commissioner Sorensen No
Commissioner Swift Yes
Chairman Harvey Yes
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Fahrer briefly discussed a resolution
requesting the Zoning Board to deny any requests for changes
in zoning which allows higher density until the County's
Comprehensive Plan is completed. During discussion she
withdrew further consideration of the item.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to authorize the Marathon Organized
Fishermen of Florida to use the Marathon Airport for a
Seafood Festival on March 3 and 4, 1984 upon receipt of
insurance naming the County as a co-insured and also an exe-
cution of a hold harmless agreement with full indem-
nification of the County against any and all occurrences and
also providing that the Organized Fishermen of Florida will
provide security and crowd control and that no one would go
at or near the airport property and also upon approval of
the project by FAA. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Swift nominated Mayor Richard Heyman
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and City Commissioner James Mira to the Tourist Development
Council. Mayor Richard Heyman was reappointed.
Commissioner Mira replaced Dennis Wardlow. Mayor Harvey
nominated City Commissioner Emma Cates. Roll call vote was
taken on the nominations as follows: Richard Heyman,
unanimously; James Mira, unanimously. Richard Heyman and
James Mira were appointed to the positions on the Tourist
Development Council.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to accept the recommen-
dation of the County Attorney and settle the suit concerning
Palms of Islamorada in the amount of $25,000.00 and
authorizing the transfer of said amount from Contingency.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Hernandez discussed the holiday sche-
dule. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Mayor Harvey to grant County employees half -day
off on the Friday before Christmas weekend and the half -day
off on the Friday before the New Year weekend. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to authorize the County
Attorney to hire an additional full-time Assistant County
Attorney to handle ligitation. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
No
Commissioner
Hernandez
Yes
Commissioner
Sorensen
Yes
Commissioner
Swift
No
Mayor Harvey
No
Motion failed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Mayor Harvey to approve the following items by
unanimous consent:
The County Attorney was authorized to advertise and call for
a public hearing on a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 8
of the Monroe County Code for the prohibition of discarding
commercial dumping and/or trash at places other than the
three (3) incinerator sites.
The County Attorney was authorized to advertise and call for
a public hearing on a proposed ordinance amending Section
19-106.1(d) of the Monroe County Code to restrict sales of
goods at flea markets to used articles, secondhand articles,
self-made arts and crafts and home grown plants.
The following resolution was adopted accepting deed to Monroe
County from Elizabeth Cappell conveying a parcel of land to
Monroe County as a dedicated roadway providing access to
Islamorada County Beach.
RESOLUTION NO.346-1983
See Res. Book No. 35which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The following resolution was adopted authorizing the
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, to execute an IBM Maintenance Agreement by
and between Monroe County, Florida, and International
Business Machines Corp., to provide for maintenance service
on two (2) IBM Displaywriter Systems and Automatic Sheet
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Feed Printer in the County Attorney's Office.
RESOLUTION NO.347-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The following resolution was adopted authorizing the
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, to execute a Sign Lease by and between the
County of Monroe, State of Florida, and 1800 Atlantic
Boulevard.
RESOLUTION NO.348-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The following resolution was adopted 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
the Mental Health Care Clinic of the Lower Keys, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO.349-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The following resolution was adopted 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
the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys.
RESOLUTION NO.350-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The following resolution was adopted 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
the Guidance Clinic of the Upper Keys.
RESOLUTION NO.351-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The following resolution was adopted authorizing the
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, to execute a Lease by and between New Port
Largo, Inc., and the County of Monroe, Florida, for the pur-
pose of providing a site location for sway cars.
RESOLUTION NO.352-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The following resolution was adopted authorizing the
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to
Lease No. DACA01-1-79-586 East Martello Battery Site (KW65)
by and between the Secretary of the Army and Monroe County,
Florida, for the purpose of extending Lease No.
DACA01-0179-586 for an additional term of one year.
RESOLUTION NO.353-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The following resolution was adopted authorizing the
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the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, to execute a Lease Agreement by and between
the State of Florida, Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services, District XI and Monroe County,
State of Florida, providing for extension of present lease.
RESOLUTION NO.354-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The following resolution was adopted authorizing the
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute a
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Agreement by and between
the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs and
the County of Monroe.
RESOLUTION NO.355-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The following resolution was adopted incorporating a biolo-
gical assessment into the records concerning the application
of Bird Marina South to modernize and enlarge an existing
commercial marina.
RESOLUTION NO.356-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which 1s incorporated herein by
reference.
The following resolution was adopted incorporating a biolo-
gical assessment into the records concerning the application
of Tibor Palffy to construct a shoreline rip -rap cement.
RESOLUTION NO.357-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The following resolution was adopted incorporating a biolo-
gical assessment into the records concerning the application
of William J. Nichols to excavate a boat slip.
RESOLUTION NO.358-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CLERK TO THE BOARD
Approval of the following Warrants for November & December,
1983:
W A R R A N T S
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #14710-15167, in the amount
of $1,375,593.77.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, MARATHON BANK, #37, in the
amount of 26,3 1.-32.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, FIRST AMERICAN BANK, #37, in
the amount of 85, 4� 6.25.
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #130, in
the amount of 48,877.36.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #302-304, in the amount of
$544,301.02.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #253-255, in the amount of
$301,733.75.
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AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #185-189, in
the amount of 77,309.45.
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS, #14, in the amount of
$1,369,518.65.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #19, in the amount of $9,491.37.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND, #74-75, in the amount of
$6,793.44.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #102, in the amount of $666.50.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE REVENUE FUND, #11-12, in the
amount of 30,392.79.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #434-442, in the amount of
$248,287.65.
WORKMENS COMPENSATION, #749-778, in the amount of
$80,420.1T—.—
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, SOUTHEAST BANK, #64521, in
the amount of 4,517.24.
MSD, SOUTHEAST BANK, #170, in the amount of
$37,249.83.
Approval of Minutes for November 10, 1983.
Approval of payment of the following Fine and Forfeiture
expenses:
Court Appointed Attorney Fees:
James R. Keller
$ 306.25
William
Kuypers
450.00
Baxter
Lemond
532.50
Baxter
Lemmond
293.75
Jeffrey
B. Meyers
375.00
Henry L.
Morgenstern
337.50
John P.
Rotolo
294.79
John P.
Rotolo
107.29
Court Reporter Services:
Associated Court Reporters 277.00
Brenda E. Farrell 2,270.90
Witness Fees & Witness Payroll:
Fees 647.54
Expert Fees 301.20
Travel 22233.61
Grand Total 8,427.33
Approval of payment of the following Advertising Commission
expenditures:
Stuart Newman Assoc. (Magazines) $ 4,785.25
Stuart Newman Assoc. (Newspapers) 339.46
Stuart Newman Assoc. (Sept.&Oct.) 7,074.71
Grand Total $ 2, 99.42
Approval of payment of the following Tourist Development
Council expenditures:
Tropical Shell
& Gifts
$ 137.50
Stuart Newman
Assoc.
(Magazines)
1,845.80
Stuart Newman
Assoc.
(Cruiseline)
2,823.60
Stuart Newman
Assoc.
(Fantasy Fest)
2,227.46
Stuart Newman
Assoc.
(Magazines)
8,845.00
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Stuart Newman Assoc.
Stuart Newman Assoc.
Stuart Newman Assoc.
Stuart Newman Assoc.
Stuart Newman Assoc.
Stuart Newman Assoc.
Stuart Newman Assoc.
Stuart Newman Assoc.
Stuart Newman Assoc.
Stuart Newman Assoc.
Grand Total
Cultural)
19099.50
.Newspapers)
3,303.15
;Production)
249217.49
,Oct.Partial)
49479.50
;Media)
19882.40
,Newspapers)
39103.94
;HeminwayDays)
19498.67
,Oct.Partial)
5,756.15
;Prod. Costs)
2,796.58
;Sept. Fee)
49954.43
Approval of payment of the following Tourist Development
Council expenditure (after the fact):
Key West Offshore Power Boat Assoc. $ 6,793.44
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Approval of payment to Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan,
Inc., in the amount of $39,396.35 for services rendered
during the month of October, 1983.
Authorization to execute General Revenue/Federal Funds
Contract between State of Florida, Department of HRS and
Monroe County Social Services (U.S. Commodities) for Jobs
Bills P.L. 98-8 for payments due in November and December.
Approval of application for construction of a rip rap
seawall for George A. Volt to place approximately 19 cubic
yards of rip rap boulders along his shoreline at Township 66
South, Range 32 East, Section 15, Block 1, Lot 30, Saguaro
Lane, Flamingo Island, Boot Key, zoned RU-1, per staff
recommendation.
Authorize execution of amendment to General Revenue/Federal
Funds (formerly Title XX) Contract No. KGO18 for Fiscal Year
July 1, 1983 to June 30, 1984 (Social Services
Transportation Program)
Authorize execution of amended agreement for resident Ellen
Lopez at Bayshore Manor a/k/a Monroe County Home, Adult
Congregate Living Facility for the Elderly.
Approval of the following appointments to the Fine Arts
Council:
Phyllis Tynes, 409 Julia Street, Key West,
replacing Virginia Irving (1 year appointment)
Jim Stokes, 1017 Fleming Street, Key West,
replacing Kathleen Hargraves (4 year appointment -
term expired)
Approval of payment of Application No. 2, to Charley Toppino
and Sons, Inc., in the amount of $11,757.00, Jr. College
Road Project.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Approval of expenditure in the amount of $500.00 from
Board's Advertising Account to be used for purchasing
benches and a Christmas Tree for Boy Scouts.
Motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Dr. Art Weiner addressed the Board concerning the
Coupon Bike Project. Motion was made by Commissioner
Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift to accept the
Report. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The County Administrator advised that upon future
consultation with the Department of Community Affairs, he
had come to the conclusion that the County had no liability
to DCA for any other funds received for the Cuban Crisis
situation. No action was taken.
Mr. Lewin briefly discussed the Purolator expenses.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve payment of a bill to
Straughn, Sharit, Bunn and Chilton, P.A., in the amount of
$23,638.05 for litigation concerning Port Largo Airport.
Roll call vote was taken and carried with the following
results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
Yes
Commissioner
Hernandez
Not present
Commissioner
Sorensen
Yes
Commissioner
Swift
Yes
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Mr. Lewin discussed the need for space for the
Planning Staff. He advised the Board he was in receipt of a
proposal from the Redevelopment Authority for space rental
at the Truman Annex which would more than adequately cover
the Planning Staff's needs. Motion was made by Mayor Harvey
and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to authorize the
transfer of $3,000.00 from Contingency Fund and the execu-
tion of a rental agreement with the Redevelopment Authority
for space at the Truman Annex for the Planning Staff. Roll
call vote was taken and carried unanimously with
Commissioner Hernandez absent.
The County Administrator discussed the need for
personal computer for planning activities. He advised the
Board that he was in receipt of a proposal from Key West
Computer Center in the amount of $9,344.71 and IBM in the
amount of $11,973.42. Motion was made by Commissioner
Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift to authorize the
County Administrator to negotiate with Key West Computer
Center for the purchase of a computer for the Planning
Department. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Lewin discussed the copying machine used by
County Departments. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift
and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer authorizing the County
Administrator to negotiate with Xerox for the lease or
purchase of a new copy machine to be used by County
Departments. Motion carried unanimously.
The County Administrator discussed the new regula-
tions on the Boating Improvement Funds with the Department
of Natural Resources. He advised the Board that it would
require the up -front funding by the Board of County
Commissioners of all Boating Improvement Projects and that
a mechanism would be established whereby Contingency would
be used and replenished upon receipt of Boating Improvement
Funds. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to authorize the County
Administrator to use Contingency on a temporary basis for
Boating Improvement Fund Projects. Motion carried
unanimously.
The County Administrator discussed the existing
moratorium on Flood Hazard Ordinance Variances. Motion was
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made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner
Swift to lift the moratorium on variances to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance since the Board had adopted amendments to
it's existing ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to grant a temporary interim
use permit for 120 days to the Islamorada Chamber of
Commerce allowing them to use RU-1 property to place the
railroad caboose on. Motion carried unanimously.
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 an Amendment to the Sub -Lease by
and between the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, and the Islmorada Chamber of Commerce.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Hernandez
absent.
RESOLUTION NO.359-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The County Administrator discussed the Board's
schedule for next year. Motion was made by Commissioner
Swift and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to continue to
schedule Board Meetings on Fridays. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer Yes
Commissioner Hernandez No
Commissioner Sorensen Yes
Commissioner Swift Yes
Mayor Harvey No
Motion passed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following sche-
dule for meetings of the Board of County Commissioners in
1984:
January
13,
1984
Marathon Sub -Courthouse
January
27,
1984
Key West Courtroom "B"
February
10,
1984
Plantation Key Gov't Center
February
24,
1984
Marathon Sub-Courthosue
March 9, 1984
Key West
Courtroom "B"
March 30, 1984
Plantation Key Gov't Center
April 13, 1984
Marathon
Sub -Courthouse
April 27, 1984
Key West
Courtroom "B"
May 11, 1984
Plantation Key Gov't Center
May 25, 1984
Marathon
Sub -Courthouse
June 8, 1984
Key West
Courtroom "B"
June 22, 1984
Plantation Key Gov't Center
July 6, 1984
Marathon
Sub -Courthouse
July 20, 1984
Key West
Courtroom "B"
August 3, 1984
Plantation Key Gov't Center
August 17, 1984
Marathon
Sub -Courthouse
August 31, 1984
Key West
Courtroom "B"
September 14, 1984
Plantation Key Gov't Center
September 28, 1984
Marathon
Sub -Courthouse
October 12, 1984
Key West
Courtroom "B"
October 26, 1984
Plantation Key Gov't Center
November 9, 1984
Marathon
Sub -Courthouse
November 23, 1984
Key West
Courtroom "B"
December 7, 1984
Plantation Key Gov't Center
December 21, 1984
Marathon
Sub-Courhouse
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Roll call vote was taken and carried with the following
results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
Yes
Commissioner
Hernandez
Yes
Commisioner
Sorensen
Yes
Commissioner
Swift
No
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Mr. Lewin discussed the request of the waiver of a
Building Permit Fee of the Apolostolic Lighthouse Mission
Church. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Mayor Harvey to waive the the Building Permit
Fee for the Apolostic Lighthouse Mission Church. Roll call
vote was taken and carried with the following results:
Commissiner Fahrer No
Commissioner Hernandez Yes
Commissioner Sorensen Yes
Commissioner Swift No
Mayor Harvey Yes
Following further discussion a motion was made by
Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
re -consider the previous action. Roll call vote was taken
and carried unanimously. Following further consideration of
this item roll call vote was taken on the motion to waive as
follows:
Commissioner
Fahrer
No
Commissioner
Hernandez
Yes
Commissioner
Sorensen
Not present
Commissioner
Swift
No
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Tie vote, motion failed.
Board of Appeals Hearing
4:00 P.M.
The Board of County Commissioners sat as the Board
of Appeals to hear the following appeal:
Thomas P. Bobowski, requested the Board of County
Commissioners to reverse their decision of the Monroe County
Board of Adjustment on an administrative appeal which denied
Mr. Bobowski the issuance of his building permit as per-
mitted to place his home within 20 feet of a waterway on Lot
46 of Long Beach Section B, as located in Section 1,
Township 67 South, Range 29 East, Big Pine Key. (Original
administrative appeal was filed by Michael J. and Joyce
Newman).
Present were Commissioners Fahrer, Hernandez,
Sorensen, Swift and Mayor Harvey. Also present were Danny
L. Kolhage, Clerk; Lucien Proby, County Attorney; Kermit
Lewin, County Administrator; Dr. Jeff Doyle, Planning
Director; members of the Press, Radio; and general public.
Proof of publication was entered into the records.
Commissioner Swift advised that Mr. Cates, representing the
appellants was a stock holder in one (1) of his businesses.
Mr. Cates, representing the appellant addressed the Board.
Kay Finley, Attorney for Michael J. and Joyce Newman,
addressed the Board. Mr. Cates then rebutted the statements
of Kay Finley, Attorney. Motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the
following resolution reversing the decision of the Board of
Adjustment without prejudice, and granting the request of
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Thomas P. Bobowski to reverse the decision of the Board of
Adjustment, denying the issuance of a Building Permit to
allow him to place his home within 23 feet of a waterway.
Roll call vote was taken on the motion as follows:
Commissioner
Fahrer
No
Commissioner
Hernandez
Yes
Commissioner
Sorensen
Yes
Commissiner
Swift
Yes
Mayor Harvey
No
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.360-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
There being no further business before the Board of
Appeal the hearing was adjourned.
Regular Meeting Re -convened
The regular meeting re -convened with all
Commissioners and staff present.
Mr. Saul of EMCEE again addressed the Board con-
cerning the request for the acceptance of the Translator
System. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to accept the system and
to authorize the execution of an Agreement between Eden,
Hannon, EMCEE and Monroe County whereby EMCEE would be
paid eighty percent (80%) of the balance remaining on the
contract and that twenty percent (20%) would be withheld
pending an evaluation of the system by an outside consultant
whose credentials would be mutually agreed upon by Monroe
County and EMCEE and said evaluation to take place within
thirty (30) days. Roll call vote was taken and carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing was held on a proposed ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 005-1982 to include as an exception
in said ordinance the City of North Key Largo Beach. Proof
of publication was entered into the records. No one in the
audience spoke for or against the proposed ordinance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to adopt said ordinance. Roll call vote
was taken and carried unanimously with Commissioner
Hernandez absent.
ORDINANCE NO.031-1983
See Ord. Book No. 6 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A public hearing was held on a proposed ordinance
amending Chapter 3 and Chapter 8 of the Monroe County Code
for the purpose of making District Eleven Health Inspectors
for the State of Florida limited Health Code Violations
Inspectors under the Code. Proof of publication was entered
into the records. No one in the audience spoke for or
against the proposed ordinance. Motion was made by
Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
approve and to continue until January 13, 1984 the second
scheduled public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
A public hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 19-1980, Section 8-20 providing for
the collection of delinquent Special Assessment. Proof of
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publication was entered into the record. No one in the
audience spoke for or against the proposed ordinance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to adopt said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO.032-1983
See Ord. Book No. 6 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Next item was consideration of a request by Dennis
Horvath to name street on which he resides soley "Horvath
Road". This item was referred to the County Administrator.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Mayor Harvey to approve Payment Request No. 7
(Final Payment) in the amount of $36,739.26 to Upper Keys
Marine Construction, Inc., for Bridge Replacement
(Permanent) Copa D'Oro Bridge Project and also to approve
Change Orders No. 2 and 4 on said project. Motion carried
unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Fahrer discussed Railroad Days.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Mayor
Harvey approving a Proclamation declaring January 20 through
February 3, 1984 as "Railroad Days". Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Proby discussed the Swindler Case. No action
was taken.
Commisioner Fahrer discussed the recent study
received from the City of Key West concerning dual taxation.
She indicated that she would be making a report to the Board
with more detailed information shortly.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Hernandez to grant authority to The
Institute for Applied Science to use the border of Conch
Certificates for the Queen Conch Program. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to appoint Marjorie Mearns to the
Dade -Monroe Mental Health Board replacing Mr. Henry Fincke.
Motion carried carried.
Commissioner Swift discussed his negotiations with
the Redevelopment Authority for parking space to be used by
the County in the former U. S. Naval Base property. He read
a letter of intent from the firm which had been selected to
develope the Base property. Motion was made by Commissioner
Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to authorize the
Chairman to execute the letter of intent concerning the use
of Base property by the County for parking purposes subject
to the terms and conditions expressed therein. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
Yes
Commissioner
Hernandez
Not present
Commissioner
Sorensen
Not present
Commissioner
Swift
Yes
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Motion carried.
Commissioner Swift discussed the letter that he
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requested be written to the U. S.
tanks on Jackson Square. He was
Attorney that the letter had been
received response from the U. S.
to each individual Board Member.
Navy concerning the water
advised by the County
written and he had
Navy which he would forward
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to suspend Jorge Cabrera from his
position on the Board of Adjustment pending the outcome of
the criminal proceedings filed against him. Roll call vote
was taken and carried unanimously with Commissioner
Hernandez absent.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to deny a request for a
refund in the amount of $100.00 to Tom Thumb Food Stores due
to appeal being denied for reversal of Zoning Board deci-
sion. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Proby discussed the case of Planters Point vs.
Commissioner Fahrer and Zoning Board Members Mary Lyn
Johnson and John Stormant. He advised that it would be
necessary to secure legal counsel for these individuals sub-
ject to the provisions of Chapter 111.07 of the Florida
Statutes. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to hire Attorney Hugh
Morgan of the firm of Morgan, Albury and Hendricks to defend
Commissioner Fahrer and Zoning Board Members Mary Lyn
Johnson and John Stormant in the case filed against them
individually concerning Planters Point subject to the provi-
sions of Florida Statutes 111.07. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift authorizing Mr. Proby to
negotiate with Hugh Morgan of the firm of Morgan, Albury and
Hendricks. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to reconsider a previous item
requesting authorizion to hire an additional full-time
Assistant County Attorney to handle litigation. Motion was
made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Fahrer to authorize the County Attorney to hire an Attorney
specalizing in land use and environmental law at a cost not
to exceed $30,000.00. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
Yes
Commissioner
Hernandez
Yes
Commissioner
Sorensen
Yes
Commissioner
Swift
No
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Motion carried.
Mr. Stickney then addressed the Board concerning
the bids opened earlier on Roadway Improvements to Key Largo
Roads. He recommended the award of the bid to the lowest
bidder Community Asphalt Corp., in the amount of $79,945.40.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to award the bid for Roadway
(Improvements to Key Largo Roads to the firm of Community
Asphalt Corp., in the amount of $79,945.40 and authorizing
he Chairman to execute the necessary Contract documents.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
econded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve Payment Request
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No. 3, Upper Keys Marine Construction for Yellowtail Bridge
in the amount of $43,299.66. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Stickney then discussed a drainage problem on
Fifth Street, Stock Island: Motion was made by Commissioner
Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to refer this
matter to the Consulting Engineers. During discussion a
motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by .
Commissioner Fahrer to table this item. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded.
by Commissioner Harvey to declare as surplus and authorize
the advertisement for bids.of the following items on the
Clerk's Inventory:
#212-42/43, Roller Shelves, Olive Green, Total
Cost $374.22
#212-231, Roller Shelves, Total Cost $1.,799.90
#2321A-33, Roller"Shelves, Total Cost $358.25
#2321D-80, Roll'er ,Shelves, Total Cost $358.25
#2321E-4, Roller Shelves, Total Cost $197.66
Motion carried unanimously.,
Motion was made by, Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to authorize the payment of the
$10,000.00 annual appropriation to Historic Key West
Preservation Board in accordance with the adopted Budget.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to adopt the following resolution trans-
ferring funds. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.361-1983
See Res. Book No. 35 which 'is incorporated herein by
reference.
The Clerk advised 'the Board that Mr. Skelly, ;1
Airport Director, recommended that the bid for full time
maintenance services for cleaning and lawn care at the
Marathon Airport be awarded'to Karen for Your Lawn in the
amount of $700.00 per month and also said company to provide
their own equipment. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift
and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to award the bid for
full time maintenance services for cleaning and lawn care at
the Marathon Airport Terminal Building to Karen for Your
Lawn in the amount of $700.00 per month including the pro-
viding of the necessary equipment. Motion carried a
unanimously.
Commissioner FahreF briefly discussed her work
toward providing a quarterly Budget reporting process.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to appoint Commissioner Fahrer as
Chairman of a Fiscal Review Committee to consist of
Commissioner Fahrer and the four (4) County Commissioners.
Motion carried unanimously.;,
Mr. Proby briefly discussed his appearance in
Tallahassee concerning the Save Our Coast Program. He
advised the Board that he will send them a detailed report.
There being no further business the meeting was
adjourned.