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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Monday, December 13, 1982
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, Deputy Clerk; Lucien Proby, County Attorney! Kermlt
Lewin County Administrator; members of the Counsultlng
Engin~ering Firm; members of the Press and Radio; and
interested citizens.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A letter from Judge Ignatius Lester requesting
additional office space for the County Court in Marathon was
withdrawn.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve payment in the
amount of $7,058.48 to South Florida Regional Planning
Council for membership fee. Motion carried unanimously. /
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Next item scheduled was leasing of automobileg for
judicial travel. This item was withdrawn.
Consideration for approval of a permit for Seven
Mile Marina, Inc., d/b/a Anglers Outlet, Inc., for use of an
aluminum building as a marina sales and service office was
also withdrawn.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to approve a variance to the AICUZ
Zone for Gustave and Maxine Merkle to construct a single-
family residence on Lot 3, Block 8 of Porpoise Point Section
5, as recorded in Plat Book 5, page 119 and located in
Section 22, Township 67 South, Range 26 East, Big Coppitt
Key, zoned RU-4, in AICUZ Zone 2. Motion carried unani-
mously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve a six (6) month
extension on completion of bond work on Dolphin Estates as
per the request of Mr. Bruce A. Ewing, Developer. During
discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Chairman Hernandez to postpone this item until
the January 7, 1983 meeting. During discussion Mr. Ewing
addressed the Board. Roll call vote was taken and carried
with Commissioner Sorensen voting no.
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Commissioner Harvey discussed the request for
approval of a payment to Emcee Corp. from the Translator
Fund in the amount of approximately $80,000.00. This item
was postponed for consideration after lunch.
OPENING OF BIDS
Next item was the opening of sealed bids for fur-
nishing and delivering bulk meals for the Nutrition Program.
Proof of publication was entered into the records. Motion
was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to authorize the Clerk to open the bids.
Motion carried unanimously. The following bids were
received:
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Fleet Air Wing to provide meals at all sites at the
rate of $4.17 per meal.
Harry's Place Restaurant to provide meals at the
Upper Keys locations in the amount of $2.65 per meal.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to refer the bids to staff for recommen-
dation. Motion carried unanimously.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following reso-
lution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners to execute an agreement by and between the
County of Monroe, State of Florida, and Diane B. Tyree,
R.D., a Nutritionist/Consultant. Motion carried unani-
mously.
RESOLUTION NO. 314-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-,ncorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. LaTorre addressed the Board concerning his
recommendation to award the purchase of three (3)
15-passenger vans with wheelchair lifts to Action Mobility
Product in the amount of $54,893.97. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to
accept the recommendation of the Social Services Director
and award the bid to Action Mobility Product in the amount
of $54,893.87. Motion carried unanimously.
OPENING OF BIDS
Next item was the opening of sealed bids for the
resurfacing of Old State Road 4A "Old Bumpy", Upper
Matecumbe Key. Proof of publication was entered into the
records. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to authorize the Clerk to
open the bids. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk
advised the Board that he was in the possession of one (1)
bid as follows:
The Brewer Company of Florida, Inc.
9801 N.W. I06th Street
Miami, Florida 33178 $128,650.00
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to refer the bid to staff consisting of
the Consulting Engineers and the Public Works Department for
their recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Harvey discussed a request for payment
to Emcee Corporation concerning construction of the
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made by Chairman Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner
Sorensen to authorize the payment to Emcee Corporation in an
amount not to exceed $19,000.00 in accordance with their
agreement for the construction of the Translator. Motion
carried unanimously.
AWARDING OF BIDS
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to accept the recommendation of
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Airport Director and Airport Consultants and award.the bid
for the Airport Terminal Modifications on ADAP ProJect No. 12
6-12-0037-06-81 at Key West International Airport to the low' 5
bidder Frank Keevan and Son, Inc., in the amount of 63
$67,172.00 as approved by FAA. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to accept the recommendation of.the
Airport Director and Airport Consultants and ~ward the bld 12
for Landside Improvements (Phase 1 - New Termlnal Entrance 63
Road), ADAP Project No. 6-12-0037-06-81 at Key West 5
International Airport to the low bidder, Frank Keevan and
Son, Inc., in the amount of $120,904.00 as approved by FAA.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to accept the recommendation of.the
Airport Director and Airport Consultants and award the bld
for Construction of General Aviation Ramp, ADAP Project No. 12
6-12-0044-03-81 at Marathon Airport to the low bidder, 5
General Asphalt Co., Inc., in the amount of $365,018.20 sub- 63
ject to FAA approval. Motion carried unanimously.
At this time Commissioner Sorensen briefly
discussed an airport in the Upper Keys.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to declare an emergency in Monroe
County, affecting the public health, welfare and safety of
the citizens of Monroe County and waiving the notice
requirements for regular enactment of County Ordinances pur- 84
suant to Section 125.66 Florida Statutes. Motion carried 29
unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and 17
seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following
emergency ordinance of the County of Monroe, authorizing the
expenditure of budgeted funds for the use of the
Neighborhood Improvement Association, Inc., a Florida
Corporation not for profit; providing for the waiving of
notice of enactment; repealing Ordinance No. 12-1982; pro-
viding for severability and an effective date. Roll call
vote was taken and carried unanimously with Commissioner
Sorensen absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 13-1982
See Ord. Book No.5 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to authorize the County Attorney to
advertise for a public hearing on proposed ordinance
amending Section 19-61 of Article IV and Section 19-80 of
Article V of Chapter 19, of the Code of Ordinances. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Sorensen absent.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Chairman Harvey to authorize the County Attorney to
advertise a public' hearing on proposed ordinance amending
Section 19-77 (c) of the Code of Ordinances. Motion carried
unanimously with Commissioner Sorensen absent.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to authorize the County Attorney to
advertise a public hearing on proposed ordinance amending
the Code of Ordinances by adding a Section to be numbered
19-203, entitled "RU-8 Condominium District, Recreational
Vehicle Park" to Article IX, residential districts, of
Chapter 19 Zoning. Motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Proby discussed a letter from the Department of
Legal Affairs regarding the Florida Department of
Corrections suit vs. Monroe County. Motion was made by
Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
refer this letter to Commissioner Harvey who is serving as
the Chairman of the Jail Committee. Motion carried unani-
mously. During discussion of this item a motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
extend the contract with the Group Seven (grant writing
firm) and Mr. Bensko, for an additional two (2) months at
the present monthly rates. Motion carried unanimously.
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A letter from Robert T. Feldman regarding water
pipeline to Pigeon Key was withdrawn from the agenda.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following reso-
lution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, to execute a busi-
ness property lease by and between Old Town Key West
Development, Ltd., and Monroe County for use as office
space. Commissioner Swift pUblicly stated that this item
was a lease of property which he owned which he was leasing
to the County at $1.00 per year. Motion carried unani-
mously.
RESOLUTION NO. 315-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-,ncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and se-
conded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following resolu-
tion authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
35 Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, to execute an
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34 Florida, and Irwin S. Morse, M.D. Motion carried unani-
mously.
RESOLUTION NO. 316-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-,ncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Chairman Hernandez to adopt the following reso-
lution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
120 County, Florida, expressing its opposition to the rate
94 increase petition filed by the Southern Bell
99 Telephone/Telegraph Company on the 23rd day of November,
A.D., 1982, which is now pending; providing that said reso-
lution shall be forwarded to the staff and the various mem-
bers of the Public Service Commission. During discussion
Commissioner Harvey presented an alternate resolution and
discussed the same. Roll call on the original motion to
adopt the original resolution that was on the agenda carried
with Commissioner Harvey and Commissioner Swift voting no.
RESOLUTION NO. 317-1982
See Res. Book No. 30-which is incorporated herein
by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the following resolution
authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
72 Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, to execute a DER
99 Contract No. CM64, an agreement to develop a Coastal Zone
34 Implementation Plan for the Keys, by and between the County
56 of Monroe and the State of Florida Department of
Environmental Regulation. Motion carried unanimouSly.
RESOLUTION NO. 318-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to approve a resolution authorizing
the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County Fla. to execute a Management Contract by and bet-
ween the Boa;d of County Commissioners of Monroe Coun~y,
Fla., and the Key West Art & Historical Society. Durlng
discussion, Mr. Jack Church, of the Key West A~t & .
Historical Society addressed the Board concernlng thelr
activities. Mr. Swift advised the Board that he was a
member of the Board of Directors of the Key West Art &
Historical Society. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 319-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-,ncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following resolution
authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Fla. to execute a Lease
Agreement by and between Monroe County, Fla., and Malcolm P.
Davies for tie-down space at the Marathon Airport. Motion
carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 320-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-,ncorporated herein by
reference.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seco-
neded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following
resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Fla., to execute a Lease
Agreement by and between Monroe County, Fla., and Cheryl
McPherron for tie-down space at the Marathon Airport.
Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 321-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seco-
neded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following resolu-
tion authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Fla. to execute a Lease
Agreement by and between Monroe County, Fla., and R. Kenneth
Agnew for tie-down space at the Marathon Airport. Motion
carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 322-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-,ncorporated herein by
reference.
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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, Fla., to execute an
Agreement for Baker Act Matching Funds by and between the
Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Fla., and
the Dade-Monroe Mental Health Board, Inc., District XI.
Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 323-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-,ncorporated 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, Fla., to execute an
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Agreement by and between the County of Monroe, State of
Fla., and the Monroe Association for Retarded Citizens.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 324-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following
resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Fla., to execute an
Agreement by and between the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Fla., and the Monroe Alcoholism
Rehabilitation Center. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 325-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following reso-
lution upholding the decision of the Board of Adjustment of
Monroe County, Fla., and denying the request of Eduardo
13 Cerra to reverse the decision of the Board of Adjustment
99 denying a Dimensional Variance (Javier Rosique). Motion
127 carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 326-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following reso-
lution upholding the decision of the Board of Adjustment of
Monroe County, Fla., and denying the request of Eduardo
13 Cerra to reverse the Decision of the Board of Adjustment
99 denying a Dimensional Variance (Javier Rosique). Motion
127 carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 327-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following reso-
lution upholding the decision of the Board of Adjustment of
Monroe County, Fla., and denying the request of Eduardo
Cerra to reverse the ~cision of the Board of Adjustment
denying a Dimensional Variance (Marcio Cabrera). Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 328-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
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Motion was made by Commmissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following reso-
lution reversing the decision of the Board of Adjustment of
Monroe County, Fla., upon the Appeal of William H. Reuter,
Jr. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 329-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following reso-
lution reversing the decision of the Board of Adjustment of
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Monroe County, Fla., upon the appeal of Lynn Grossman.
Motion carried unaniousluy.
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RESOLUTION NO. 330-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the foll~wing reso-
lution upholding the decision of the Board of AdJustment of
Monroe County, Fla., and denying the request of ~duardo
Cerra to reverse the decision of the Board of AdJustment
denying a Dimensional Variance (Angel Soler). Motion
carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 331-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following reso-
lution reversing the decision of the Board of Adjustment of
Monroe County, Fla., upon the appeal of James and Margaret
Cherepanik. Motion canried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 332-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following reso-
lution reversing the decision of the Board of Adjustment of
Monroe County, Fla., upon the appeal of Charnell H. Summers,
Jr. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 333-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following reso-
lution repealing Resolution No. 261-1982 and providing for
receipt of unanticipated funds from other governmental agen-
cies. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 334-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following reso-
lution transferring funds for 1981-82. Motion carried
unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 335-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
sec~nded by Comm~ssioner Swift to adopt the following reso-
lutlon transferrlng funds for 1982-83. Motion carried una-
nimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 336-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 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, Fla., to execute a project
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agreement - development by and between the State of Fla. Dept.
of Natural Resources and Monroe County, Fla. - Boating
Improvement Fund Project on Coco Plum Channel. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 337-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-rncorporated herein by
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconed by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following resolu-
tion authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Fla., to execute a project
agreement - development by and between the State of Fla.,
Dept. of Natural Resources and Monroe County, Fla. - Boating
Improvement Fund Project on Key Colony Beach Channels.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 338-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The County Administrator discussed a notice con-
cerning Matecumbe Beach. No action was taken.
County Administrator discussed the need to appoint
an additional member to the Airport Committee to review pro-
posals for the airport lounge.
Mr. Lewin addressed the Board concerning a rental
agreement for a car for the Airport Director which had been
included in the 1982-83 fiscal year budget. Motion was made
by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift
to approve the Lease with Duncan Ford Lincoln Mercury for a
rental car to be used by the Airport Director. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to approve a request for a refund
of $100.00 to Howard M. Post for a permit. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey directing the County
Attorney to prepare a resolution and authorizing the Chairman
to execute same requesting the Department of Transportation
of the State of Florida to four-lane U. S. Highway Number 1
from Vaca Cut to Key Colony Beach including improvements to
the entrance of Key Colony Beach. Motion carried unani-
mously.
RESOLUTION NO. 339-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Com-
missioner Fahrer to approve a FPL Grant Proposal 1983, for
acceptance from County. Motion carried unanimouSly.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve of apppointee, Terri
Rickerson, to Monroe County Fine Arts Council. (replacing
Gail Munder). Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to set the interview date
for four (4) finalist for the Airport Engineering Firms
(Bristol, Childs & Assoc., Burns & McDonell, BR. & R.
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Assoc., Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., Joint
Venture and VTN) to the meeting of January 21, 1983,
at 2:30'P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorens~n and.
seconded by Commissioner Swift to pos~pone co~slderatlon of
an item amending the existing Lease wlth Provlncetown Boston
Airlines at Key West International Airport to i~co~porate an
additional 392 s.f., until the next County CommlsSlon
Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
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OPENING OF BIDS
Mr. LaTorre addressed the Board and recommended
that they accept the bid of Harry's Place to provide meals
in the Upper Keys at the rate of $2.65 per meal. Motion was
made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner 12
Fahrer to accept the recommendations of the Social Services 106
Director to accept the proposal of Harry's Place to provide
meals in the Upper Keys at the rate of $2.65 per meal.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr. LaTorre recommended rejec-
tion of the bid of Fleet Air Wing to provide meals to all
sites at $4.17 per meal and requested authority to seek pro-
posals. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to accept the recommendation
of the Social Services Director to seek proposals. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Hernandez recognized Mr. Bill Gartenmyer who
was temporarily in charge of the Road Department in Mr.
Stickney's absence and also Ms. Gartenmyer who were in the
audience.
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REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
County Attorney discussed the proposal for the
creation of a special road and tax district in Cross Key
Waterways Estate and also the pending litigation concerning
the Florida Bay Club. Motion was made by Commissioner 130
Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the 99
following resolution authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of 34
the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, 37
as well as the Director of the Monroe County Building,
Planning and Zoning Department to enter into and execute an
Agreement by and between the County, Cross Key Waterways
Property Owners Association, Inc., Florida Bay Club of Key
Largo Joint Venture, M&A Development Corporation and
One-O-Three Marker Corporation to dismiss and terminate
litigation involving these parties in the Circuit Court in
and Monroe County, Florida, being Case No. 82-348-CA-17, as
well as dismissing the appeal brought by the County in that
matter, being Case No. 82-884. During discussion Mr. Sandy
Soliman, Attorney for the Developer, addressed the Board.
Roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 340-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is~corporated herein by
reference.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the following resolution
requesting the Supervisor of Elections to conduct a Special
Referendum Election on January 25, 1983 for the establish-
ment of a Special Road and Bridge District in Cross Key
Waterways Estates, on Key Largo, adding the language to the
resolution making reference to Section 336.28 of the Florida
Statutes. Roll call vote was taken and carried
unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 341-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-,ocorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to authorize the Airport
Director to negoiate a lease for 30 ft. x 40 ft. section of
Key West International Airport for the construction of an
aircraft shelter to James Colburn and also authorizing the
negotiation with parties who had made prior request, Mr.
Larry Dion, and Mr. B. Segal. Roll call vote was taken and
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to authorize the County
Attorney to prepare a sign lease with Captex, Inc., at the
Marathon Airport Terminal Building and bring back to the
Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to authorize the County Attorney to
advertise and call for bids for one (1) Wheel Loader for the
Municipal Service District. Roll call vote was taken and
carried with Commissioner Harvey and Commissioner Sorensen
absent.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to clarify the previous action of
the Board concerning Outdoor Resort, Venture Out, and
Seaside Condo, to reflect that they will be required to make
payment under the special assessment, 1983, of $30. per unit
to the County. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan,
Inc., Consulting Engineers, discussed the removal of the Old
Spanish Harbor Bridge. Motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez, and seconded by Commissioner Swift to refer this
matter to the County Attorney for the prepration of an
appropriate resolution to the Department of Transportation.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen directing the County
Administrator to investigate with the Library Director, the
possible use of a room at the Marathon Library for the
Florida Highway Patrol to issue Driver's Licenses on
Tuesday's and Thursday's. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board then discussed the proposed procedure for
the adoption of the Land Use Map Plan. Commissioner Swift
presented a proposed procedure. Motion was made by
72 Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to
adopt the following procedure for the adoption of the Land
Use Map Plan:
(1) Have three (3) separate hearings on the map,
one in the Upper Keys, one in the Middle Keys and one in the
Lower Keys. Prior to the hearing, put a notice in all three
Keys newspapers of said meeting, each notice to run three
(3) weeks consecutively. This would give all active par-
ties three (3) weeks to get ready to make whatever input
into the hearing that they desire. In addition, by putting
it in all three (3) newspapers, it would be fair notice to
all concerned.
(2) After giving notice for three (3) weeks, hold
a hearing in the Upper Keys; then repeat the process in the
Middle Keys and Lower Keys. Therefore, it seems like a fair
accomplishment of the objectives could be reached in three
(3) months.
Commissioner Swift discussed a Code Enforcement
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Board Ordinance. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Sorense~ instr~cting the County
Attorney to advertise for a publ~c hearl~g on a ~roposed
Code Enforcement Ordinance. Motlon carrled unanlmously.
Commissioner Swift discussed the procedure for the
unincorporation of the City of North Key Largo Beach.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and.seconded b~
Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the followlng resolutlon
requesting the Delegation from Monr~e Co~nty in the.State
Legislature to initiate Special Leglslatlon to abollsh the
City of North Key Largo Beach. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 342-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-,ncorporated herein by
reference.
Commissioner Swift discussed a report prepared by
Jeff Doyle, Chief planner, which indi~ates a total estimated
cost of $1,792,322.00 for the accompllshment of several
planning tasks, as follows:
1. Development of an Updated Land Inventory - $468,125.
2. "Capital Services Impact Study" - $154,169.
3. Revision of Comprehensive Plan, including develop-
ment of an Economic Element - $230,755.
4. Revision of Land Use Plan Map - $939,273.
No further action taken by the Board. Following the
discussion, the Board complimented Mr. Jeff Doyle and the
Acting Director of Building, Planning and Zoning, Mr.
William Russell, for the job they were doing.
Motion was made by Commmissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to waive the building permit
fees for Saint James Church. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Fahrer discussed the use of volunteers
in County Library's. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer
and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen directing the County
Administrator to research the possibilities of using Older
American Advisory program volunteers in the Library System.
Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Hernandez absent.
Commissioner Fahrer discussed the publication of
the County Code. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer to
refer this matter to the County Administrator. Motion
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Fahrer discussed and asked questions
concerning several items of unfinished business. Motion was
made by Chairman Hernandez seconded by Commissioner Swift
directing the County Administrator to set a meeting with all
Constitutional Officers and the Dade-Monroe Legislative
Delegation in Feburary of 1983. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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The Chairman was advised that publication had taken
place concerning the hearing of comments at this meeting
concerning the acquisition of Matecumbe Beach. The Chairman
then proceeded to ask for any comments from the public con-
cerning this project. Ms. Jackie Robinson, a resident in
the area discussed the project and was in favor of the
acquisition of Matecumbe Beach as a State Park. Mr. C. Ed
Cole, resident, was also in favor. Ms. Pauline Clein, Upper
Keys Citizens Association, favored the project. Mr. Tom
Fouts, president of the Florida Keys Board of Realtors
representing himself opposed the project. No further
action was taken.
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Commissioner Swift discussed the proposed South
Florida Landscape Code and a meeting to be held in Ft.
Lauderdale, December 18, 1982. Motion was made by
Commissioner Sorensen and Commissioner Swift to authorize
travel for Commissioner Fahrer to travel to Ft. Lauderdale
on December 18, 1982, for a meeting of the Landscape
Consortium. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Swift discussed a proposed resolution
concerning the return of control of the Florida Keys
Aqueduct Authority. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift
and seconded by Chairman Hernandez to adopt the following
resolution requesting the Legislature to enact Legislation
that would amend any acts relative to the Florida Keys
Aqueduct Authority now existing as concerns the governing
body thereof; that effective Legislation be enacted that
would accomplish a merger of the functions of the Florida
Keys Aqueduct Authority both as to transmission and distri-
bution of water and return effective control of the
authority to a Board which is localized in Monroe County for
the operation of said system. During discussion this motion
was withdrawn.
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Commissioner Swift discussed the County's present
cash flow situation and also the obligations which are
facing Monroe County in next fiscal year. No action was
taken.
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Commissioner Sorensen discussed and presented to
the Board a study of flood insurance requirements paid for
by the Tax Payers League. This item was referred to the
meeting of January 7, 1983.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey authorizing the State Attorney to
obtain proposals for the property at the corner of Angela
and Whitehead Street to report back to the Board with cost
and also sources of funding at the meeting of January 7,
1983. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following resolution
approving Contract by and between the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, the Florida Keys
Artificial Reef Association and Alexander Marine; providing
for the payment of the same to be made by the Department of
Natural Resources at no cost to the County, and attaching
said Contract to this resolution as part of the same by
reference. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Harvey
authorizing the negoiations with Alexander Marine for the
removal of rubble from the old Niles Channel Bridge. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 343-1982
See Res. Book No. 30 which is-rncorporated herein by
reference.
Chairman Hernandez appointed the following
committees:
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Airport Lounge Committee:
Chairman - Commissioner Swift
Members - Commissioner Harvey and Chairman
Hernandez
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Translator Committee:
Chairman - Commissioner Harvey
Members - Commissioner Fahrer and Chairman
Hernandez
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Building/Planning/Zoning Committee:
Chairman - Commissioner Sorensen
Members - Commissioners Fahrer and Chairman
Hernandez
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During discussion of the Building/Planning/Zoning Committee,
a motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to extend the moratorium on all major 134
developments except RU-1 and RU-2, for an additional six (6) 127
months. During discussion, Mr. E. Lewis, Attorney
representing the developers of the K-Mart project in Key
Largo, discussed and requested an exemption. Ms. Rosemary
Bondus also briefly discussed this item. Roll call taken
and carried unanimously.
Chairman Hernandez appointed the following
committees:
Municipal Service Tax District Committee:
Chairman - Commissioner Swift
Members - Commissioner Harvey and Chairman
Hernandez
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Alternate Funding Committee:
Chairman - Commissioner Swift
Members - Commissioner Sorensen and Chairman
Hernandez
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REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CLERK TO THE BOARD
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the following Warrants for 17
December, 1982:
WAR RAN T S
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, BOULEVARD BANK, #1525-1901,
in the amount of $1,471,862:28.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, MARATHON BANK, #24, in the
amount of $10,324.40.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, FIRST AMERICAN BANK, #24, in
the amount of $26,051.15.----
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #92-93, in
the amount of $46,69~5~
FINE! FORFEITURE FUND, #203-207, in the amount of
$23,424.92.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #174-177, in the amount of
$37,213.3~ - ----
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AIRPORT REVENUE FUND, #93, in the amount of
$56,341. 70.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #103-109, in
the amount of $27,469.24. - ----
AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND, #37, in the
amount of $11,146.25.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #72-73, in the amount of $553.00.
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CARD SOUND BRIDGE REVENUE FUND, #118, in the amount
of $24,738.72.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #118, in the amount of
$24,738.7~ ---
WORKMENS COMPENSATION, #350-382, in the amount of
$54,581.59.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the Bonds of Joseph
Pinder, Jr., and Raymond Archer, Mosquito Control District.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Chairman Hernandez to approve the Tourist Development
Trust Fund reimbursements to Key West Chamber of Commerce:
Stuart Newman & Associates
Inv. 1825 Public Relations, Research
Press Release, Media & Marketing
Inv. 1882 Magazine Media
Inv. 1823 Newspaper Media
Inv. 1824 Fantasy Fest Media
Inv. 1824 Fantasy Fest Media Production
Inv. 1827 Fla. Div. of Tourism Seminar
Inv. 1817 Tourism Industry Assoc. of
American Annual POW-WOW Las Vegas
Inv. 1882A Hemingway Days
$38,548.75
18,823.00
13,881.19
20,451.81
3,062.30
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2,609.21
Fantasy Fest Carnival 182
Fantasy Fest Carnival 182
Tourist Development Assoc.
38,992.36
Key West Fishing Tournament
9,578.59
2,624.53
During discussion Commissioner Harvey raised an objection to
the request for reimbursement for the trip to Las Vegas.
Commissioner Swift followed by supporting the trip indi-
cating that there was a great deal of work involved for the
participants and that it was a great benefit to the City of
Key West. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
by Commissioner Harvey to approve reimbursement to
Chamber of Commerce for T.D.C. Toll Free Service.
carried unanimously.
seconded
Key West
Motion
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The Board was advised of a letter from the Sheriff
regarding the resignation of Bob Jarvis effective November
18, 1982.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
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Mr. Proby, County Attorney, then discussed and
advised the Board of the filing of a law suit by the Friends
of the Everglades and Pamela Pierce in Tallahassee con-
cerningthe Port Bougainville Project and advised that he
would keep the Board up to date on the matters concerning
that litigation.
Mr. Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh and
Jernigan, Inc., addressed the Board concerning the sole bid
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received for Old State Road 4A "Old Bumpy" and recommended
that the Board reject the single bid and rebid the project.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by 12
Commissioner Fahrer to reject the sole bid of the Brewer 102
Company in the amount of $128,650.00, and authorizing the
project to be rebid. Motion carried unanimosuly with
Commissioner Sorensen absent.
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Mr. Proby discussed the bids on Duck Key Bridge No.
3 and indicated that the problem concerning the low bidder
and the bidder which was awarded the project had been
resolved.
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4, 1983 and indicated that he was calling that meeting to be
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There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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